Acknowledgments From the Editor Editor WITHIN the cover of this edition of The Dove, the achievements and successes Sian Orchard of our 2009 Year 12 graduating students are celebrated. My interactions and Art Director conversations with Year 12 students throughout the academic year, often remind Tony Clarke, Spirit me of the emotional rollercoaster ride that comes with being in the final year of Printer Lamb Print school. Although my Year 12 graduation now seems like a distant memory, I can still recall the sweaty palms and churning stomach before sitting examinations, the Photography Community Relations Department, Robert Johnson Photography, anticipation of exciting events in the social calendar, the newfound freedom after Community Newspaper Group, staff and students gaining a driver's licence and the responsibilities that come with being on the Editorial Contributors cusp of adulthood. These experiences are all part of growing up and developing Staff, students and College community members as well-rounded individuals. Although only a selection of individual achievements Proof Readers have been highlighted in this edition, the College is extremely proud of all of its Community Relations Department 2009 leavers and the way they conducted themselves throughout the year. We All Saints' College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149 look forward to hearing about their continued successes as they become part of PO Box 165, Willetton WA 6955 our valued family of Old Saints. www.allsaints.wa.edu.au Cover Caption: Senior School: (08) 9313 9333 Year 7 students participate in fun and challenging activities at the inaugural 2010 Junior School: (08) 9313 9334 Team Building Camp, designed to help students settle into the Senior School.

2 the Dove - All Saints' College Inside this issue

4 From the Principal 40 From the Parents & Friends' Society President's Report 6 Chaplain Chatter ALL SAINTS' 7 Gurian Institute trainers 42 From the Archives 30 years of College construction COLLEGE 8 Indoor Sparts Centre construction progress 44 From the Old Saints' President 10 Year 12 TEE results and achievements 45 Old Saints 14 Staff News Old Saints' Career Cafe, 10-year Reunion: Class of 19 From the Head of Junior School 1999, 15-year Reunion: Class of 1994, Old Saints' weddings, Digitized Columba year-books on College 20 Junior School website, Old Saints' biographies: Where are Composers in residence, Year 6 final assembly, Nathan they now? Holbrook's 'world vision', Remembrance Day service, the Dove St Francis Pet Blessing Ceremony, Tyler Metlitzky Lions Courage Award, Eng Quest, Jungle Bungle incursion THE dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a 27 Transition Program: Years 7/8 messenger of good news or peace. Year 7 inaugural Team-Building Camp, It forms an integral part of the All Saints' College crest and Year 8 Class of Origin represents the school's commitment to the spiritual and maral development of its students. 29 Senior School The magazine title also links in with the College's other Student Leadership Camp, Year 10 Personal major publication, the Columba year-book, Columba being Development Week, National Youth Science Forum, Latin for dove. BioGENEius Challenge, Polar Palooza event, Meritorious mathematicians, Robotics Nationals winners, Moniea Leslie Travel Writing Competition, Photography school holiday extension, Black Swan Portrait Prize, Royal Show cooking competition, Canning Show prize winners

the Dove - All Saints' College 3 From the Principal Dr Geoffrey Shaw - Principal THE NEW COllEGE CREST is now being seen In more and more places.

WE have so far phased it into most of our weaken our statements of commitment either regularly-used stationery; it appears in our to the Church or to the tradition of learning, so advertising; gradually, more and more students' it was important that those symbols remained. uniforms are bearing it, and it is to be seen in What we wanted was a means of portraying much of our electronic delivery. In time, we will those, while clearly showing introduce it on new College signage, and it will our modernity, our innovative appear as a shield on the north wall of the new approach to education, and Indoor Sports Centre. our confidence in our role. The crest was developed by design company, We believe our 21 st Century Spirit, to better convey a sense of what the version of the College crest will College is. We are not a school with a century indeed make those statements of history where our crest needs to reflect all to an observer when it is seen those past years. We are comparatively youthful on clothing items, in printed and are, indeed, unencumbered by long­ material or in electronic media. standing traditions and habits. It was felt, as a consequence, that there was no necessity to be bound by the original crest developed in the late 1970s; rather, we could and should modify it so it reflected more strongly just what we are now as a leading 21 st Century College. So it gained stronger and cleaner lines and colours, and a bolder rendering of the College name, while retaining its basic iconography. We still have the book, representing academic learning; we still have the mitre, the cross and the dove, representing our Christian and Anglican connections, values and outlook. In making modifications, we had no wish to

4 the Dove - All Saints' College College crest and motto

THE College crest, used by the College since The Cross is used to emphasise our Christian its foundation in 1981, was accepted by the heritage. Board of Management at a meeting held on The Bishop's Mitre, at the head of the crest, 20 June 1980. In the planning for the new is symbolic of the authority of the Church. Anglican school in the southern suburbs, many ideas for a crest were suggested with The College motto will no longer appear as several of the designs based on traditional part of the new crest. heraldic symbols with accompanying mottoes in Latin. The College crest that was adopted The Board discussed several possible mottoes was designed by Graeme Quartly, who was before accepting the motto 'God gives the will employed by the Diocese of Perth as the and power to achieve'. This was suggested by Director of Design and Display of the Anglican Rev Canon RW Edwards, the then editor of the Department of Communication. It was seen by Anglican Messenger. This motto is derived from the Board to be a 'modern logo'. Philippians 2: 13. Both the crest and the motto The symbols were recorded in the 1981 were seen to emphasise the importance of God edition of Columba as being seen to be in our lives and the need to base achievements ALL SAINTS' 'representative of the College's commitment to upon the firm foundation provided by the intellectual, spiritual and moral development Christianity. COLLEGE of its students'. The symbols used in the original Our new crest builds on these foundations crest have been retained in the new crest: but provides a fresh, up-to-date and clearer design as the College enters its 30th year of The Dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy operation. Spirit and is used to remind us of God's power and presence in all things. Mrs Sue Sondalini - Archivist The Book is a symbol of academic learning.

the Dove - All Saints' College 5 Chaplain Chatter

At least 22 charities were supported by our Father Braden Short College community; there were special appeals for the bush fires and floods on the east coast College Chaplain earlier in the year and also for the tsunami that devastated our near neighbours. Students were proactive in their support of those in need and devised ways of garnering support by starting IN the Gospel of St. Matthew the inaugural second-hand Clothes Festival, having a student cooked Bake Sale, a Year 6 Chapter 7, Verse 16 we read Service project, and busking in The Common. Last year as a College, we were the second 'By their fruits you will know them'. highest fundraisers for World Vision in the state, with a couple of outstanding individual efforts of note. If our students have already taken to heart a responsibility for philanthropy, I wonder what great things they will achieve in the years to come. We can rightly be proud of their achievements today and be excited about what they will accomplish tomorrow. By their fruits you will know them. As we begin 2010 and our 30th year as a College, let us give thanks for the foundations laid down by those who had the foresight to start our community. Let us honour their work by continuing to be a place of educational excellence, preparing our wonderful children for a future that needs leaders who are compassionate, resourceful, respectful and who I OFTEN wonder about the role we as have a sense of responsibility for those in need. individuals and as a College community have or should have in our ever-diminishing, fragile For God so loved the world, world. What is it that we model to each other He gave ... (John 3: 16) and what lasting values are we embedding within our children's personas? Peace be with you. As I reflect on the past year, 2009 saw our students shine as people of compassion, mindful of the needs of others and their own privileged place in a world of much suffering.

6 the Dove - All Saints' College College News I Gurian Institute trainers praise All Saints' as model of co-education

TWO trainers from The Gurian Institute in Colorado visited the College for a week in October 2009 to speak to staff about gender learning and how the needs of boys and girls can best be met within a co-educational setting.

THE workshops were an outcome of All practical strategies in the classroom to create Saints' College Principal, Dr Geoffrey Shawls an optimal learning environment for both boys Klingenstein Fellowship to the United States and girls. earlier in the year in which he carried out "The Gurian Institute specialises in gender research into boys' and girls' learning. studies of young people and we have been Gurian Institute Executive Director Kathy undertaking intensive work in how to manage Stevens and Master Trainer Dakota Hoyt led mixed-gender classes so that all the benefits of All Saints' staff in professional development, having boys and girls together can be gained observed classroom activities in the Junior and in the highest quality, most focused learning Senior Schools and provided feedback sessions environment," Dr Shaw said. for staff. "It was pleasing to receive feedback from the Founded in 1996, The Gurian Institute is Gurian trainers that All Saints' would be held committed to helping boys and girls reach up as a model for the delivery of co-education their full potential by providing professional if the College was located in the United States." development that increases student achievement, teacher effectiveness and parent For more information about The Gurian Institute involvement. visit the website: www.gurianinstitute.com The women provided explanations of how the human brain works, the differences between male and female brains in development and final state, and worked with staff to implement

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Building for now and the future: All Saints' College Capital Works Program

THE All Saints' College Capital Works Program is essential to ensure we continue to meet the changing needs of the College community and provide modern, state-of-the-art facilities and technology for our students.

Building Fund Again, the College acknowledges the generous rectification work in the Junior School Car THE College now has in place a Building Fund, financial contribution towards the construction Park. We believe these changes will increase donations to which are fully tax deductible. costs by the Federal Government under the pedestrian safety in the car park and provide Every gift to the Building Fund is gratefully National Economic Stimulus Package, 'Building for better vehicular traffic flow. received and helps us to ensure that we can the Education Revolution' program. continue to provide the best possible facilities Mr David Kerr - Chief Financial Officer/ for current and future students. Senior School Library Business Manager Plans for the substantial renovation of the Indoor Sports Centre Senior School Library are now well progressed. Since the last edition of The Dove went to print, A great deal of work has been done by the construction of the new Indoor Sports Centre College Library Staff, Management Team, and Assembly Hall is progressing well. The Board of Management and Architects Parry external structure of the building is complete and Rosenthal. The existing Library will be and the internal wall cladding, ceiling cladding extended to the south and the extension will and fit out has commenced. Completion of the increase the area of the original building by building was originally anticipated for the end about two thirds. This will provide a beautiful, of March, however the College requested the modern learning environment for the students builders stop work during the 2009 Tertiary and a wonderful teaching facility for staff. Entrance and WACE Examinations to ensure Currently, the College is awaiting approval for there was no noise or visual disruption to a Building Licence from the City of Melville. We students undertaking the examinations. This expect construction to commence in early April, request by the College, together with some with a completion date towards the end of the unavoidable delays associated with the builder, school year. now means the expected building completion date is the end of May 2010. We expect this Junior School Car Park wonderful new facility for our students to be During the April 2010 school holidays, the fully operational from the start of Semester 2. College will undertake some relatively minor

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Mrs Toni Dale - Dean of Studies 2009 Tertiary Entrance ana WACE Examination Results

ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE 2009 Year 12 students acquitted themselves with distinction in the Tertiary Entrance and WACE Examinations, achieving some of the finest results the College has recorded.

GENERAL Exhibitions are awarded to the (TEA), Ferris achieved 399. This resulted in him Arakkal, Vikky Brown, Jono Gibson, Kirsty Mark of 92.1 % for English; top 40 students in the State who study two achieving the highest possible TER of 99.95. Heiner, Nicole Koch, Peter Kroeger, Elise Le • Peter Kroeger's Standardised School Mark of Humanities subjects and two Science/ Ferris was awarded Certificates of Distinction in Page, Anthony Lee and Stephanie Walker. 91.4% for Physical Education Studies; Mathematics subjects. Subject Exhibitions Applicable Mathematics, Calculus, Chemistry Other individual achievements include: • Elise Le Page's Standardised Examination are awarded to students who achieve a and Physics. Marks of 92.1 % for English and 90.2% for Standardised Examination Mark of 100%. • Eric Chan's Standardised Examination Mark Geography, and a Standardised School Certificates of Distinction are awarded to Eric Chan achieved a Standardised of 97.3% and Final Scaled Mark of 91.9% Mark of 93.3% for Dance; students who score in the top 0.5% of the State Examination Mark of 100% in Political and for History; • Nicholas Nielsen's Final Scaled Marks of in individual subjects. The College is proud of Legal Studies and therefore gained the Subject • Candy Cheung's Final Scaled Marks of 90.0% for Chemistry, 90.6% for Physics and its four outstanding students listed below, who Exhibition for that subject. Also, Eric's Final 93.4% for Chemistry, 92.0% for Calculus 94.9% for English Literature; achieved Curriculum Council Awards: Scaled Mark of 97% earned him a Certificate and 96.5% for Applicable Mathematics; • Stephanie Walker's Standardised of Distinction in Political and Legal Studies. • Dean Cook's Final Scaled Marks of 93.3% Examination Mark of 90.6% for Discrete Catherine Jepp was awarded a General for Chemistry, 96.8% for Physics, 93.4% for Mathematics. Exhibition, a Subject Exhibition in Chemistry, Glen Chatfield scored a Standardised School Applicable Mathematics and a Standardised Final Scaled Marks of 100% in Chemistry Mark of 100% in Computer Science which Examination Mark of 93.8% for Geography; Eleven students received Curriculum Council and Physics, and Certificates of Distinction in earned him a Certificate of Distinction. • Jono Gibson's Standardised Examination Awards of Certificates of Excellence for Chemistry, Geography and Physics. Catherine Mark of 92% for Geography; achieving a minimum of 10 'A' grades also achieved Final Scaled Scores of 93.8% Eight students achieved a TER of 99 and above. • Kirsty Heiner's Standardised Examination throughout Years 11 and 12. Further for Calculus and 96.8% for Applicable Congratulations to Ferris Xu (99.95), Catherine Mark of 93.2% for Art; congratulations to Eric Chan, Candy Cheung, Mathematics. These fabulous scores contributed Jepp (99.90), Dean Cook (99.70), Candy • Jacob Kagi's Standardised School Mark of Dean Cook, Catherine Jepp, Jacob Kagi, Peter to Catherine achieving a Tertiary Entrance Rank Cheung (99.60), Nicholas Nielsen (99.55), 91.9% for English, Standardised Examination Kroeger, Anthony Lee, Lily Loughman, Nicholas (TER) of 99.0. Eric Chan (99.30), Jacob Kagi (99.20) and Lily Mark of 93.0% for Discrete Mathematics, Nielsen, Stephanie Walker and Ferris Xu. Loughman (99.00). and Final Scaled Mark of 93.6% for Political Ferris Xu achieved Final Scaled Marks of and Legal Studies; We congratulate the entire 2009 Year 12 100% for Applicable Mathematics, Calculus The following students also achieved a TEA • Nicole Koch's Standardised Examination group and sincerely thank our teachers for their and Physics and 99% for Chemistry. Out of above 315 (approximately the equivalent Mark of 92% for Drama; expertise, encouragement and unconditional a possible 400 Tertiary Entrance Aggregate of 400+ in past years). Well done to Sonia • Brody Koelewyn's Standardised Examination support of the students.

10 the Dove - All Saints' College All Saints' graduate wins Engineering University Exhibition Excellence Scholarship THE outstanding academic achievements of All Saints' College Year 12 graduate Catherine Jepp

were recognised recently when she was announced winner of the City of South Perth's Dr Ted MATIHEW Jerkovic was recently Maslen Memorial University Exhibition Award. awarded an Engineering Excellence Scholarship from Curtin University, where he will undertake a five-year double THE annual Exhibition is awarded to the onwards. He was the Founding Director of Dr Maslen was also involved with the City degree course in Chemical Engineering applicant with the highest Curriculum Council UWA's Crystallography Centre and Head of of South Perth for years and was elected 22 and Extractive Metallurgy. Award Score of all Year students living in the Physics Department from until Councillor three times. 12 1993 The scholarship will contribute $5000 the City of South Perth. The $3000 prize will his untimely death in 1997. a year towards the cost of Matthew's assist Catherine with university costs for the first university studies. The College is three years of her tertiary studies. Catherine proud of Matthew's achievements and received the award from Mayor James Best congratulates him on this deserving and Mrs Sheila Maslen at the City of South - reward. Perth's Australia Day ceremony at Sir James Mitchell Park. Catherine has accepted an offer to study a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Actuarial at the University of Western Australian. "The award was a complete surprise, I had not heard of it before but I am very grateful Science degree for the financial help towards my university studies," Catherine said. "At this stage I am CONGRATULATIONS to Ferris Xu who unsure which area of medicine I would like to received the Principal's Recommendation specialise in, but I am interested in medical Scholarship and Science Excellence research and will consider doing a Bachelor Scholarship to assist him with the cost of of Medical Science towards the end of my his tertiary studies at Curtin University. course," she said. "1 am particularly interested Ferris will study towards a Bachelor of in cancer, so I may end up undertaking Science (Actuarial Science) degree which research in that field." involves identifying and calculating the Dr Ted Maslen was a prize-winning student, risk of unwanted events which might affect Rhodes Scholar and renowned staff member at an organisation. the University of Western Australia fram 1960 Photograph courtesy of the Community Newspaper Group.

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Left: T5 Canning Drill Team. . Below: T5 Canning Guard with Aidan Westscheme Award for Excellence In Gallagher as Guard Commander. Vocational Education and Training

YEAR 12 graduate Ryan Miller is the deserving recipient of a 2009 Westscheme Award for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training.

DIFFERENT people prefer to learn in different ways. The College prides itself on delivering curriculum that addresses diverse learning styles and opportunities that complement c1assroom­ based academic work. RSL Cadet of the Year As someone who enjoys hands-on learning and has a passion for broadcast journalism and sports, Ryan embarked on a School-based CONGRATULATIONS to 2009 Year 12 leaver, Traineeship which saw him gain valuable Aidan Gallagher, who was announced RSL 'Spirit of ANZAC' workplace skills and experience up to two days Cadet of the Year during a presentation evening on a week. In 2008 he started studying towards a Certificate 1I in Broadcasting at 1206AM 22 January 2010. Racing Radio, a branch of Racing and Wagering WA. Ryan enjoyed the diversity in AIDAN'S prize was a Leadership Training the state headquarters and sent to the RSL. his school week and learnt to manage his time Activity on STS Leeuwin from 22-28 February. Three cadets from the AAC and two cadets effectively between classroom-based academic The cadets on board the Leeuwin gained from the ANC were nominated for this work and his Traineeship. invaluable teamwork and leadership skills, and year's award. The candidates were tested Some of the highlights of Ryan's broadcast learnt how to sail the biggest ocean-going tall and awarded points for five tasks: uniform journalism experience to date have included ship in Australia. inspection, first aid theory, general knowledge, co-hosting WAFL World with 2003 All Saints' The Westscheme Award acknowledges the The Cadet of the Year award is presented to first aid practical and a lecture. College leaver Shayne Hope, volunteering at top VET student in schools across Western the best cadet from each of the three Australian Aidan has been in the ANC for four years Sport FM, cricket calling, and working as a Australia. Ryan was presented with a Defence Force Cadet Services; Australian Navy and has been a member of TS Canning. In that boundary rider at last year's WAFL grand certificate, engraved medallion and a Cadets (ANCL Australian Air Force Cadets time he has reached the rank of Cadet Petty final."A love of all sports and wanting to talk $100 prize at the 2009 All Saints' College (AAFC) and Australian Army Cadets (AAC). Officer. about them attracted me to this industry/' Ryan Presentation Ceremony. Each year, the Commanding Officer from each said. "The School-based Traineeship was a The College congratulates Ryan on this unit is given the opportunity to nominate a perfect fit for me because it offered the best of fantastic achievement and wishes him well in cadet. The nominations are then reviewed by both worlds." his chosen career path.

12 the Dove - All Saints' College Year 12 Art Exhibition Perform ing Arts success in the spotlight Perspectives THE Art Gallery of Western Australia's annual Perspectives CONGRATULATIONS to Nicole Koch .~~ Art Exhibition officially opened on 19 February 2010 featuring who was recently selected to be part of the :,1ts the work of three All Saints' College students. National Gondwana Choirs 2010 program in Sydney. Youth Dance Company THE annual exhibition celebrates the The Perspectives Exhibition is one of the achievements of WA's top Visual Arts most popular exhibitions in the Art Gallery GONDWANA Choirs offers remarkable choral Theatre, and received positive feedback. I am secondary school students. Congratulations of WA calendar and is well received by and educational opportunities for young now teaching cello lessons to a fellow chorister to Imogen Stanton, Kirsty Heiner and India the public and critics alike. The artwork is musicians from across Australia. The audition from Perth and I am picking up all the dance Wreford whose artworks were selected for always insightful and the talent on display is process involved a song, sight reading and and singing activities I dropped to concentrate the prestigious exhibition. overwhelming. It is well worth a visit and will aural tests at the University of Western Australia on my Year 12 studies," Nicole said. Fresh faced and relaxed after a well­ be on display at the Art Gallery of Western in October 2009. deserved holiday, these 2009 Year 12 Australia from 20 February - 31 May 2010. Nicole was selected for the Gondwana FOLLOWING a competitive audition process, graduating students were honoured to see Chorale, a group of singers aged 17-22. Linton Aberle was offered a place at the their works hanging in the State gallery and She attended a two-week choral workshop at Western Australian Academy of Performing enjoyed celebrating with family, friends and The Women's College, University of Sydney Arts (WAAPA), Edith Cowan University. Linton teachers on opening night. where she worked with Australia's finest choral will study a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree conductors, music educators and professional in Dance. He was also selected to perform at musicians. In July, Nicole will tour with the His Majesty's Theatre in March 2010 as part group starting in Sydney and moving up of the 14th annual Performing Arts Perspectives the coast to Brisbane, finishing with a major showcase. This event is an exhibition of choral festival and a performance with the performance work by the best Year 12 internationally renowned New Zealand Youth candidates in Dance, Drama and Music under Choir. the direction of 1996 All Saints' College leaver "After receiving my TEE results I realised I and acclaimed director, Adam Mitchell. Linton could pursue a career in any industry, however was recently selected to perform in the STEPS it is still my aim and dream to pursue a career Youth Dance Company production of Phoenix. in the performing arts," Nicole said. "This STEPS General Manager Cassandra Lake said year I am taking a gap year to improve myself Linton was a terrific cast member who was for next year's audition rounds when I will try focussed, self-reliant, high achieving and a out for the National Institute of Dramatic Art mentor to the young dancers. (NIDA) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). I recently auditioned for a new work by MESH, the WA Youth

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AFL School Ambassador of the Year Staff Foundation Awards

State Fi nalist ONE of the outcomes of All Saints' College Principal, Dr Geoffrey Shaw's, Klingenstein Fellowship to the United States of America early last year, was the introduction of Foundation Staff Awards at CONGRATULATIONS to All Saints' Head of Physical Education Oliver Beath the College. This concept is based on the F. Parvin Sharpless Faculty who was selected as one of two, AFL School Ambassador of the Year and Curricular Advancement Program (FACA) which has been in operation at Park School in Baltimore since 1989. State Finalists in the East Fremantle District. All Saints' already has a strong professional development program for staff to attend seminars, conferences and training programs. These are all important as they provide staff members with a good OLlVER was invited to an awards Championships, they were also understanding of learning theory and current teaching trends. presentation ceremony in the Polly announced overall winners of the What they do not provide however, is a direct, practical means of Farmer Room at Subiaco Oval in competition. "I was extremely pleased improving the quality of the taught syllabus. Teachers are continually August last year. He received the to be part of this history-making updating curriculum, partly in response to changes in state and award for his passion and commitment competition and I look forward to national requirements. This makes it difficult to find time to embark on to making All Saints' College one a greater involvement of girls in the new curriculum work which would separate All Saints' College from of the most active Australian Rules future," Oliver said. competitor schools. Football high schools within the District. The Foundation Staff Awards will encourage staff members to reflect, Oliver was also appointed coach of study and research collaboratively for curriculum improvement. It the State Schoolgirls' 16s AFL team that is hoped this will lead to ongoing learning and stimulation for staff played in the Australian Rules Football with the sharing of knowledge and skills, perhaps beyond usual Championships in Maroochydore, departmental boundaries. The All Saints' College Foundation, Queensland in July-August 2009. consistent with its constitution and mission, has set aside a fund by All Saints' College was one of only which to finance these staff development grants. two schools in Western Australia Congratulations to the following staff members who were announced to have a student representative in recipients of the first set of Foundation Staff Awards: both the State Schoolgirls' 16s AFL team (Philipa Seth) and the State • Jillian Dinsdale and Edel Hailes who will attend the Gurian Schoolboys' 15s AFL team (Matthew Summer Institute in the United States of America to further the Hansen). This was the first year girls College's work relating to the teaching of two genders. were able to compete in the National • Elizabeth Harrison who is preparing Year 8 Science materials Championships, while the boys have to make use of the tablet computer capacities and OneNote. been involved in the competition since 1923. • Phil Brockbank, Deborah Da Cruz and Steve Tsocas who Not only was the Western Australian will prepare Senior School Mathematics vodcasts to be Photograph courtesy of girls' team part of history by playing Community Newspaper available on the Portal. in the first ever State Schoolgirls' Group.

14 the Dove - All Saints' College The Einstein Factor

IN May 2009, I had the exciting opportunity to be a contestant on The Einstein Factor television quiz program on the ABC. This meant that I was flown to Melbourne where the show is recorded and put up in a nice hotel, all at tax-payers' expense. Thank you fellow citizens for that! It was the first time I had ever been on television Council for Economic Education Conference or inside a television studio, so it was an interesting experience. It was much colder than I expected under the lights, but perhaps I was just shivering THE COUNCIL for Economic Education (CEE) in the United States of America and its affiliated with nervousness. Being backstage, I saw that state councils and university centres, classroom teachers and other partners have worked for much of 'the magic of television' is brought about 60 years to promote the teaching and learning of Economics. by a bunch of people hauling on pulleys or wafting smoke with bits of cardboard. Perhaps more interesting to discover, was that Red Symons who THE 2009 annual conference was held in The conference program opened with the in regard to businesses preferring to hire was on the Brains Trust, is a very affable fellow Washington DC in October. The key focus was topic: Turning today's economic crisis into a employees with demonstrable economic and indeed. Not a hint of grumpiness as we had our the understanding of the basics of saving and teachable moment. The keynote speaker was financial literacy skills. The research suggests make-up applied together. investing at a personal level, to being able to Arne Duncan, Secretary of the US Department that productivity rises and employees are more My special topic was the Psmith books by grasp the basic economic components that are of Education. willing to assist the company to maximise the PG Wodehouse, and I was worried that I would an integral part of some of the most pressing In addition to key sessions and workshops, use of resources leading to long-term gains in disgrace myself in front of my students and get societal and public policy issues of our day. there were many opportunities to review production and ultimately, higher reward for many questions wrong. The filming of the show Globalisation, the environment, personal debt innovative programs. These included the use employees. went quickly and I was quite surprised to find that I and the education revolution are but a few. of literature and music in primary school to I was fortunate to be granted a Mannkal had won. I lost track of my score during the Active citizens need to possess a working facilitate economics education, and the use Travelling Scholarship (Mannkal is an economic fast buzzer round. In my next heat, I was not so knowledge of Economics. This education must of mathematics and linking strands to the education foundation) to attend this conference, fortunate, and lost by one question. start in a formalised way in the K-12 curriculum economics curriculum to minimise the 'crowded and to have the support of Dr Shaw and All Being on The Einstein Factor is definitely in our schools. The recent global financial curriculum'. Saints' College. something I will remember for a long time, as well crisis and economic downturn in Australia (a Many networking opportunities arose as the fabulous bookshops Melbourne has to offer recession in most other western nations) only including a discussion with the University of Mrs Moria Coate - Head of Society and a Perth girl like me. underscore that we have a lot of work to do Minnesota Professor of Economics in relation Environment with educating our citizens about Economics. to the most recent research they are using Ms Elizabeth Bowyer - English Teacher

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Violist excels in quartet playing Creative new talent joins Art Department

CHERALYN Simpson, a Violin/Viola Tutor at All Saints' College and Violist of the ALL Saints' College is delighted to welcome a creative new talent to its Villette String Quartet, won two major music prizes recently. staff in 2010, Senior School Art Teacher Louise Elscot. Her String Quartet was awarded The Ecko Investments Chamber Music Prize fram WAAPA,and the Woodside Chamber Music Scholarship from the Western Australian LOUISE'S artistic experience will be an Youth Orchestra. asset to the outstanding Art program at the The four young women gave an exciting chamber music recital at St. Hilda's Anglican College, and an inspiration to her students. Church after their victory. This beautiful old venue was filled to capacity for a dazzling Louise was selected to exhibit her sculptural quartet performance in October 2009. The All Saints' College Music work 'Polyhedral Nets' in Sculpture by the Department is privileged to have Cheralyn working with its students. Sea at Cottesloe Beach from 4 to 23 March 2010. Another of her small sculptures will Mrs Thea Kotze ­ be exhibited in the Sculpture Inside exhibition Coordinator of Strings at Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club. This is an exhibition of small-scale sculptural works shown concurrently with Sculpture by the Sea. Louise was also invited to exhibit a 'cow' in an international event known as CowParade. CowParade is shown in a different country each year, and in 2010, Australia will host the event for the first time in the Margaret River region. About 80 artists will receive a life-size fibreglass cow to decorate. These cows will then be 'hosted' by businesses in the Margaret River area and on display from March to June 2010. Louise's cow will be hosted by Thompson Estate Winery in Cowaramup. In celebration, the winery will have a special release of its semillon sauvignon blanc named 'Yulika' after Louise's cow, and will feature her artwork on the wine bottle label. Louise's cow is named 'Cattle Chosen (Yulika)', which tells the story of the Bussel brothers and the early settlement of the Vasse area.

16 the Dove - All Saints' College Piano teacher hits the rig ht notes

Motherhood transition for ALL Saints' College Piano Teacher Inna Fursa presented a lecture and Year 7 teacher demonstration at the South Australian Music Teachers' Association Summer School in January 2009. Her topic JESSE Matthew Pursell was born on 4 August 2009 at Attadale Hospital was The Interpretation of Selected to proud mum and former Year 7 Teacher Diane Pursell and her husband Works by Rodion Shchedrin, a Russian Bouncing baby boy Jamie. Jesse weighed 4.3kg and measured 54cm in length, with long contemporary composer whose pieces legs like his dad. are included in the AMEB piano syllabus. Jesse arrived at the end of one of the Ashes games and already has Following on from her success, a FORMER All Saints' College Dance Teacher and Head of Murdoch a football and soccer ball to get him into his Aussie sports. He had his further lecture followed at the 9th House, Sarah Richens and her husband Owen, are proud to announce first big cry at the end of the Dockers loss to Melbourne, so his parents Australian Piano Pedagogy Conference the birth of their first child Taj Hartley Williams. are guessing he is a Freo supporter already! Diane and Jamie are in Sydney in July 2009. She has also Taj was welcomed into the world 10 days early on 5 November 2009 enjoying getting to know their little man and all of his firsts, like been invited to present the same lecture at 7.47am, weighing 81bs 30zs and measuring 56cm long. Sarah and smiling and cooing. Proud grandmother Robyn van Dongen is a Senior at the 5th Piano Pedagogy Convention in Owen are delighted with their gorgeous baby boy and are settling in School Mathmatics Teacher and Relief Coordinator at the College. Perth in April this year. well to their new role as parents. They would like to thank the All Saints' Diane and Jamie would like to thank the All Saints' College College community for their best wishes. community for their kind wishes, cards and gifts.

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All Saints' staff wed in garden ceremony

Special day for All ALL SAINTS' College staff members Daniel Music Teacher marries Chapman and Rebecca Beanham wed in a Saints' Teachers beautiful garden ceremony at Willow Pond in Canning Vale on Sunday, 19 April 2009. JUNIOR School Music Teacher Anita Crossland married James The reception was also held at Willow Pond Newhouse on 9 January 2010 at the Chapel of St Francis and St KRISTEN Prummel (1990 All Saints' leaver and former Junior School Reception Centre. The day was extra special Clare, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. The reception was Teacher), married Jason Zaurs (All Saints' Camp Coordinator and thanks to the presence of College Chaplain, held at Anita's parents' house. Her twin sister Penny, who is a Year Outdoor Education Teacher) on 1 October 2009. The ceremony was Father Braden Short, who conducted the 2 Teacher at All Saints', was Head Bridesmaid. Anita's older sister held at St John's Church in Fremantle, followed by a reception with service as well as the All Saints' students who Bronwyn travelled from New Zealand with her husband and daughter family and friends at The Esplanade Hotel. Jason and Kristen's children kindly attended the ceremony. To celebrate the to attend the wedding. Her very clever Mum made the bridesmaid looked gorgeous as the page boy and flower girls: Thomas and couple's wedding and to wish them well, a dresses and the bouquets. The couple had a wonderful and very Isabella (twins), and Jessica Zaurs. special morning tea was held on 3 April in the special day. Junior School staff room.

18 the Dove - All Saints' College Junior School From the Head of Junior School

Mrs Penelope Crane - Head of Junior School

DURING the second half of 2009, students were encouraged to hit their straps and teachers were asked to raise their expectations of the Junior School students. With relationships now well formed, this allowed for more risks to be taken and a stretching and deepening of learning.

MR Leon Wilson took over the Year 5W class The ECC Athletics Carnival was a hoot with The Year 6 students move forward into the in Term 3 and fitted in perfectly as the class many short legs powering along and giving Senior School to the next phase of their gradually began to beat in time, mature and everything possible to the event, way beyond learning and we hand them over with pride work together. Miss Marli Blay, an outstanding the finishing line! Mr Baptist, in his gentle and to the Transition Program. We will wait to university graduate, was snapped up by All encouraging manner, expected nothing less. hear how they continue to stretch themselves Saints' College becoming Mrs Dinsdale's co­ There were many proud parents and puffed, and further grow and mature. I thank teacher in leading the Pre-Primary class as Mrs happy children! everyone for their support in my first year Dinsdale undertook the role of Acting Early Other highlights were the Years 3-6 Athletics at All Saints' College. Childhood Coordinator. Carnivals and the Cross-Country at Bunbury One September afternoon the Year 4 students Cathedral Grammar School. Great House spirit Mrs Penelope Crane - Head ofJunior School spent the night together at Scitech. This was a was displayed along with healthy interschool curriculum-related activity, as well as a great competition. opportunity for students to grow together and In November, the students demonstrated test out their developing independence by great generosity and an outreaching of care spending a night away from Mum and Dad. It when the RAAF senior citizens were invited to was a highly successful and enjoyable learning the College. With a coordinated and combined experience! effort, the students greeted, fed and entertained Late in Term 3 the Arts Alive Concert at the ladies and gentlemen. The same day, Octagon Theatre, UWA caused hearts to Father Christmas collected gifts donated by soar and delighted the audience far beyond our children to give to Parkerville Children expectations. The competent students showed and Youth Care. Mrs Hardinge captured the the joy of performance on their faces and were event in a heart-warming way and the children more than likely unaware of the delight their proudly watched their good work on the screen performance had delivered. at Assembly. So many wonderful events, too Visual Art was the focus at the All Saints' Art many to mention, made 2009 very satisfying Exhibition where our students displayed their and rich with experience. creative skills and expression.

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Composers • residence

2009 WAS an exciting year musically with three top Australian musicians, composers and choral conductors who visited the College.

MARK O'Leary, the highly acclaimed director since they were about 5 years old. They were of Melbourne Young Voices, visited the our guest artists at the College Choral Concert Junior School for two days from Friday, 14 to on Sunday, 20 September and presented Saturday, 15 August. On Friday, each of the several concerts to our students during the Junior School Choirs had the opportunity to week. This is a world-class choir who sing a workshop with Mark. He has a special way of wide repertoire of music, and we thoroughly inspiring young students to give of their best, enjoyed hearing the boys make such wonderful and has an in-depth knowledge of the voice. music. Noel Ancell Conductor and Artistic Our young students found the whole experience Director of the Choral Institute, also presented a exciting and inspiring. On Friday evening and workshop on The Changing Boys' Voice, which Saturday, Mark presented choral workshops in was attended by many Perth Choral Directors the Lower Theatre to a group of Perth and Music Teachers. We were fortunate to Music teachers. have a musician and choral specialist of Noel's In September, Paul Jarman was composer stature, who was willing to share some of his in residence for the day and each of the Years knowledge with us. 4, 5 and 6 classes spent an hour with him. Paul is one of the most popular composers with the Mrs Anette Kerkovius - Director of Music Junior School students, having composed such songs as The Long White Sails, Shackleton and Through the Eye of the Needle. He is acclaimed as a composer of film music and is an amazing performer of world music. Paul is also a member of Sirocco, one of Australia's most prominent world music groups, and we were privileged to host them for a music incursion through the Music Viva in Schools program. At the end of Term 3 the College hosted the Kelly Gang, a boys' choir from the Australian Boys' Choral Institute in Melbourne. There are 15 boys in this choir between the ages of 13 and 18, who have all been part of the institute

20 the Dove - All Saints' College 'Moving On Up' to the Senior School

AS students transition from the Junior School to the Senior School, the move is a smooth one for All Saints' College students. Moving up the hill is a day to look forward to with great anticipation and excitement.

IT marks the close of one chapter and the (Communication) or loved to be centre stage if beginning of the next in their life journey, as given the chance (The Arts). Students accepted they move to more independence and new their awards in the spirit of fun and enjoyment. opportunities. Each year the Year 6 students This assembly was also a celebration of the look forward to celebrating their year with completion of Year 6 student autobiographies a special Year 6 Assembly organised by written over the course of Terms 2 and 3. It was the Semester 2 Student Leaders and their a proud moment when each student presented class teachers. This is top secret and the their published book to their parents. Students format is only revealed on the day with great also thanked their parents and teachers who anticipation from the students in Years 3 to 6. had supported them during their Junior School 2009 was no exception when Alexander years, remembered the memorable moments, the Great (Alex Harrison) and Tori McClory and gave thanks for the wonderful learning (Victoria Powe) stepped out as hosts. The format experiences that had enriched their lives. was a game show 'Game of Life' with special When it was all over, the audience was contestants being our Student Leaders dressed left with a feeling that these students would as staff members. Among them was Dr Shaw undoubtedly undertake the next step to the portrayed by Nic Ramsay, William Todkill Senior School, with great confidence and stole the show with his portrayal of Mrs Crane, success as they sang together in the finale, and Mrs Gamble (Cartia Tassone) and Mrs We're moving up, 50 you better get this Lund (Isabella Tufilli) returned to the College party started! for a special visit. Other staff members invited were Mrs Wiren (Luke Powell), Mr Radich Mrs Judy Buemi & Ms Fiona Parker ­ (Brandon Rees), Mr Baptist (Matt Tate), Mrs Tate Year 6 Teachers 2009 (Kimberley Steffe), Ms Parker (Heather Kostiw­ McFarlane) and Mrs Buemi (Alicia Davies). Contestants were asked questions in a category about Year 6 students, such as the student who had the messiest desk (World Wars), talked too much in class t2 the Dove - All Saints' College 21 Junior School

Nathan's 'world vision' inspires others

ALL Saints' College student Nathan Holbrook has a selflessness and maturity beyond his years, leading by example to raise much-needed money for children living in poverty.

NATHAN was nominated by his Year 6 think of creative ways to support the class teacher Fiona Parker to attend a full­ charity. Members of the All Saints' day World Vision Leadership Convention College Juniar School were inspired for primary students at the Perth Town by Nathan's enthusiasm and followed Hall in May last year. his outstanding example of community The convention inspired him to deliver service by raising a further $6000 a passionate and persuasive speech to for charity. his peers at a Junior School assembly. He "Fundraising in the Junior School encouraged his fellow students to think is marked by many special events about others and make a difference to throughout the year," Junior School the lives of those who were less fortunate. Teacher Judy Buemi said. "For the past "I became so involved in the World four years many students from Years 2-6 Vision 40 Hour Famine Appeal that I felt have participated in the World Vision 40 motivated to keep going," Nathan said. Hour Famine. In 2009 a record number "I set myself fundraising goals and when of participants chose to either go without I achieved them, I set further challenges. food for eight hours or refrain from using I saw poverty first-hand recently when I furniture or technology; some even tried travelled to Africa, and I find it difficult to to abstain from talking for 40 hours! understand how people struggle this way Thank you to all those who have made a when I am so privileged in my life," difference to the lives of many," he said. Mrs Buemi said. A 40km sponsored bicycle ride, door knocking around his neighbourhood, and delivery of a local newspaper round on his rollerblades are just a few examples of his fundraising efforts. Nathan has raised more than $2500 for World Vision and he continues to

22 the Dove - All Saints' College Junior School students remember

2009 YEAR 6 students Daniel Glynn-Roe, Robin Nevill-Scott, Jessica Syamsuddin, Katya Bates, Olivia Spear and Euan Tyler led our annual Remembrance Day service for Years 2 to 6 classes in the Lower Theatre.

OUR regular special guests Mr Warren Green, The introduction was presented by College member of the Applecross Sub-Branch, and his Chaplain Father Braden and Year 11 student wife Mrs Shirley Green attended the service. Braden Whelpdale played The Last Post and The service has become a special event Reveille with precision. The Junior Voices in the Junior School calendar as it focuses and students sang Shackleton beautifully, the students' attention on the commemorative accompanied by the String quartet. aspects of war as opposed to the celebrative. The students displayed a reverent Ms Gae Evershed - Teacher-Librarian manner and demonstrated a fine example of appropriate etiquette at this service. Students brought in the flowers and our willing parents kindly created colourful bouquets for the service. These tributes were then taken back to the Applecross Sub-Branch with Mr and Mrs Green.

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Creatures great and small receive• blessing

ALL creatures great and small were welcomed into the All Saints' College Chapel last year for a 'Blessing of Pets' in remembrance of Patron Saint of Animals and the Environment, Saint Francis of Assisi.

KINDERGARTEN to Year 2 students enjoyed St Francis, his trust in Jesus, and his care and feeding and cuddling animals from 'Barn Babes' respect for other people and animals. "I learnt petting zoo before moving inside for the Chapel about St Francis who stopped a wolf attacking service. a village and trusted Jesus," Year 2 student The children and their families were invited Thomas Morgan said. to bring their furry, feathered and finned friends Year 2 Class Teacher Penny Crossland said into the Chapel for a special blessing by All the students rehearsed once a day for two Saints' College Chaplain, Father Braden Short. weeks in the lead up to the Chapel service. Dogs, rats, fish, a goat, calf and sheep were "The students gained a strong understanding among the animals to receive a blessing. of Jesus' love and the type of person St Francis "St Francis was a pioneer of holistic was," Miss Crossland said. education and his innate understanding of our "They worked as a team interconnected world reminds us that we are to present a fantastic called to cherish and protect all of creation," service which required Father Braden said. very little teacher A class of Year 2 students helped conduct the involvement on service and performed a play and songs about the day."

24 the Dove - All Saints' College Young boy has big heart of courage

FOR someone so young, Year 2 All Saints' student Tyler Metlitzky has developed strength, compassion and adversity beyond his years. Tyler has faced life's challenges with exceptional courage, and for this, he deservedly received a Lions Club International Children of Courage Award last year.

BULL CREEK Lions Club nominated Tyler for the was cancelled and all activities for Tyler's award, which was presented by Dora Bushe­ 2.5-year-oId sister Gillian ceased. Tyler was Jones and Rob Meney from the Lions Institute. in the hospital four times during this period, Tyler was one of 10 children from HeartKids each time he caught a cold he was admitted WA to receive an award, a wonderful charity to PMH because his blood oxygen levels that supports families with children who dropped. require heart surgery. Finally, at 8 months old, Tyler had open­ Tyler's arrival into the world was touch and heart surgery which lasted an incredible eight go. In the early hours after his birth, he was hours. He was on bypass for five hours while rushed by ambulance to the emergency ward doctors switched his pulmonary artery and at Princess Margaret Hospital. On the way to aorta, and patched the hole in his heart. the hospital, Tyler stopped breathing and was Doctors were unable to fix the leaky valve resuscitated. Doctors told Tyler's parents the at the time, so Tyler will require further valve shocking news that their baby boy was born replacement in the future. His first birthday with a major heart condition. Tyler had a hole was a huge celebration after a turbulent start in his heart, his aorta and pulmonary arteries to his precious life. Tyler is still having yearly were switched, and he had a leaky valve. All check-ups at the cardiologist and hopes to be of these complications meant that Tyler's tiny a doctor when he grows up so that he can body was not getting enough oxygenated help others. blood. He underwent an immediate procedure to enlarge the size of the hole in his heart. This allowed for more adequate mixing of the blood to deliver enough oxygenated blood to his body. Throughout the next eight months of his life, Tyler's parents could not take him out for extended periods and he was protected from coming into contact with germs. Playgroup

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Exploring the fascinating world of engineers

• IN the second half of 2009, a small group of selected Year 3 students A Bungle the Jungle participated in Eng Quest with Ms Hardy on Wednesday afternoons. ENG Quest provides student with the newspaper dome. The strength of the dome IT appears there was some confusion in the jungle when two visiting opportunity to participate in hands-on tasks with came from the slight curve of the panels and actors, Shi and Danni, found themselves 'lost' in a jungle with an an Engineering context, and to gain valuable the circular base. It had to be self supporting, insight into the lives of engineers in stable and at least 150cm at its highest point unreliable compass. the community. to fit a student inside! This was a great team­ Ms Hardy's group was encouraged to think building activity. TO celebrate the theme Book Safari in 2009, Book Week activities, an impressive 30 display about the design and construction of simple As part of the Eng Quest experience, students Early Childhood classes were entertained by of a wild jungle was created and erected by machines in Term 3. The students made a were invited to attend a series of workshops these two energetic and inspiring actors, who Junior School Library Technician Gail Smith. car with helicopter features, various types of and activities at CSIRO in Technology Park, took the children on journeys to unknown This display became the foundation for inquiry futuristic cars, and a remote-controlled fictional Bentley. They learnt about the process of destinations. Along the way and through learning. A menagerie of wild, soft toys animal. They were visited by Or Meer, an resource extraction with a focus on petrol, unchartered adventures, the students learned belonging to the students enhanced the display engineer from Engineers Australia, who offered gas and gold. Thank you to Mr Stickells and many virtues through the shortlisted books. and this also contributed to further inquiry and advice and support in the development stage of his team who kindly arranged this 'real life' Some of these included facing and managing discussion in classes. the process. It was lots of fun and one student engineering experience. We look forward to fears, developing resilience, and understanding said, 1/1 would come to school on a Saturday if many more engineering challenges in 2010. and accepting others. Ms Gae Evershed - Teacher-Librarian we could do Eng Quest all dayl/. Other incursions included visits by various In Term 4, with Or Meer's help, the students Ms Gait Hardy - Learning Support Coordinator local authors for each year level. In addition to worked together to construct a 'geodesic'

26 the Dove - All Saints' College Transition Program, Years 7/8

Inaugural Year 7 Team Building Camp

ARCHERY, raft building, canoeing, tunnelling, aerial runway and star gazing, were just some of the exciting and challenging activities on offer during the inaugural Year 7 Team Building Camp.

EACH of the four Year 7 classes spent two days Thank you to Camp Coordinator Mr Jason at Manjedal Scout Centre in Byford from 15-19 Zaurs, Head of Transition Program Mrs February 2010. The overnight camp provided Elizabeth Harrison, former staff member Mr an environment for students to get to know Keith Brewin, and the Year 7 class teachers: each other and their class teacher early in the Ms Kylie McGhie, Mr Russell Haxby, Ms academic year, and to help the students settle Mona Lingensjo and Ms Georgina Eddington into the Senior School. for coordinating and supervising the camps. The team building games and activities Thanks also to the Scout Association staff who were designed to encourage trust, rapport contributed their and friendship among the Year 7 students. expertise to organise As in previous years, the Year 8 classes the aerial runway, also attended an overnight Team Building archery and tunnel Camp which was held the following week. system activities.

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Class of Origin Quiz Championships

THE inaugural Year 8 Class of Origin Quiz Championships were held In conjunction with SOSE Week celebrations from 4-8 August 2009.

THE quizzes were a tightly contested affair with Politics and Law: quizmaster, Mr John Hunt, asking nominated What is the earliest surviving system of laws? contestants from across the Year 8 classes, a (Answer: The Code of Hammurabi) myriad of challenging questions. These questions were taken from a variety of SOSE disciplines Contestants were also challenged with a 'Who including Accounting, Economics, Geography, am I?' question which entitled them to a pick of Politics and Law, Modern History and Ancient the 'Famous' Faces Board. Behind the 'Famous' History. Faces were several prizes including up to 20 bonus points, however there was even a joker (a Below are some sample questions which dud prize). contestants were asked to answer: Below is a sample of a 'Who am I?' question: Accounting: What is money paid to workers called? I was sentenced in 1964 to a life iail term for (Answer: Wages) being an active member of the outlawed ANC in South Africa. I was released from prison in 1990 Economics: and in 1994 became the first Black President of Which country is the largest exporter of South Africa. I am Nelson who? (Answer: Nelson diamonds? (Answer: South Africa) Mande/a)

Ancient History: Special thanks to Head of SOSE, Mrs Maria What is the largest man-made structure on Earth? Coate, for her support of the event and to (Answer: The Great Wall of China) Mr Steve Tsocas for helping to design the 'Famous' Faces board. Also, thank you to all staff Modern History: who showed up as spectators and supported the When did the attacks on the Twin Towers in New event so enthusiastically. York take place? (Answer: 11 September 2001) Congratulations to the inaugural champions for Geography: 2009, Ms Bowyer's 8Y. Which country is the Port of Alexandria in? (Answer: Egypt)

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Student leadership Camp

IT IS no easy feat for 32 diverse students to come together as one fully functioning team in the space of three days. And yet, this is exactly what happened during the Student Leadership Camp for the 2010 Student Council.

THE three days were spent at Ern Halliday Ms Haendel and Fr Braden. Sessions run by Recreation Camp, Hillarys, in late November Mr Young and Dr Shaw were also rewarding last year. It was an amazing bonding for everyone. The effort and hard work that all experience that left us well equipped to tackle of these staff put into developing us as a team, the challenges of leadership in 2010. were much appreciated. After some team building, the group was Thanks to the determination and positive immediately thrown into the deep end - 32 contributions of everyone involved, 32 unique of us needed to agree on three main goals students formed one tightly knit and well­ for the camp. It soon became obvious that it equipped team, ready to do all that we could was not easy for 32 individuals to arrive at a to make a positive impact on the College decision about three broad goals. This activity community throughout the year to come. demonstrated to the group that leadership takes patience, cooperation, and above all, it means Michael McPhail- 2010 College Captain being able to listen effectively. As the camp progressed, we all demonstrated these qualities more confidently, and the results showed. We made quicker decisions, we worked closely with each other, and we bonded as a team. We supported each other's weaknesses and recognised our strengths. When the time came to head home from Leadership Camp, we were grateful to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We also left with confidence in the ability of the team to fulfil our responsibilities to the College throughout 2010. We felt positive about the challenges ahead thanks to the experience and direction of Ms Aguiar, Mr Lanigan, Ms Jones,

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YEAR 10 Personal Development Week is now firmly entrenched in the pastoral offerings of All Saints' College. Refined over the past six years, the week in November offers challenges to Year 10 students as diverse and seemingly contradictory as boxing and peer support.

DESIGNED to meet the training and and responsible behaviour, providing the preparation needs of the College's much­ College with great confidence that a solid respected Year 8 Peer Support Program, Year foundation exists for outstanding student 10 Week also caters for those students unable leadership in the years ahead. to gain selection as a Peer Support Leader. The complementary program consists of boxing for fitness, rowing, environmental work and 'party time', providing physical and social challenges for these students. In addition, the Driver Education Day marks an important phase in the transition of Year 10 students, when they can sit their Learner's Permit Theory Test in preparation for the demands and responsibilities associated with driving. During the ASC Auto Shop, students are guided by staff on how to minimise risks and complete tasks such as changing a tyre, using a car jack, pushing and jump starting a car, and checking oil, water, wiper blades and petrol. The day concluded with guest speakers from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund and the RAC. In 2009 the five-day Year 10 Personal Development Week program was characterised by enthusiastic participation and good-natured

30 the Dove - All Saints' College National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

THE National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a 12-day program for students moving into Year 12 who are thinking about a career in Science, Engineering and Technology.

THE forum is fully residential and takes place in conducted annually across Australia and in 12 January at the Austrolian National University in other countries. There are more than 1.5 million Canberra. The NYSF is an intensive progrom, entries worldwide. Science sleuths conduct first in the form of university seminars and industry site visits, and then in March and April Our Results: with the opportunity to do practical research Of 136 ASC students (Years 7 - 12) who important research in a specific field of Science. In the January participated in the ICAS Test last year, six were program, the NYSF places equal emphasis awarded High Distinctions (in the top 10%L 29 TWO All Saints' College students, Xin Zheng Tan (Year 11) and on pure research, applied research and Distinctions (in the top 20%) and 55 Credits (in engineering in both the physical and biological the top 30%). Jennifer Blaxill (Year 10), were accepted to participate in the sciences. sanofi-aventis BioGENEius Challenge of Western Australia. There is a rigorous process that students Special congratulations go to the following must go through to be selected for this highly students who achieved High Distinctions: THIS competition involved the students piece of research that has not been attempted competitive program. Two All Saints' College undertaking research at Curtin University of previously. students, along with more than 150 students Jacqueline Soon Year 7 Technology during the summer holidays and The sanofi-aventis BioGENEius Challenge from across the state, attended the NYSF publishing their findings. originated in the United States of America and in Canberra during the Summer holidays. Megan Jarvie Year 8 They had the privilege of undertaking was then extended to Canada. Currently, WA is Congratulations to Rebecca Long and Shannon Edward Yoo Year 8 separate research topics with the same mentor, the only state that participates in Australia. Xin Ha who were selected to attend. Curtin University's Associate Professor in Zheng and Jennifer may be chosen to present Robert Banks Year 10 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, Simon their findings in the United States in May 2010. International Competitions and Dean Choong Year 10 Lewis. Professor Lewis conducts research We wish them well in their research. Assessments for Schools (ICAS) into chemical techniques applied to forensic ALL Saints' College Senior School achieved Mark Shelton Year 10 analysis, chemistry and detection of latent Mr Lyndon Smith - Chemistry Teacher outstanding results when it participated in finger marks. The students worked on projects the 2009 University of New South Wales involving the determination of gender and age Pic caption: Photographs courtesy of International Competitions and Assessments from finger prints. This could be an important Community Newspaper Group. for Schools (ICAS). The ICAS Science Test is

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Plenty of food for thought at Polar-Palooza

ON 18 November 2009, a group of 64 Years 8 and 9 students were fortunate to be invited to a Polar-Palooza event at the University of Western Australia.

THIS was a multimedia initiative supported Antarctic ice sheets impact weather and climate prawn-like creatures) living happily at zero indigenous peoples. by the National Science Foundation, North everywhere on Earth, and as we know, the degrees Celsius. They spoke of how the krill The weather was against us for an organised American Space Administration, the Australian Poles are changing faster than anywhere in the is being harvested and used in our food, by walking tour of the University of Western Government and Scitech. world. showing frozen seafood sticks that claim krill Australia, but it was an exciting, thought­ The Polar-Palooza team included scientists Understanding the Poles helps us make wise as an ingredient. For the first time in the fishery provoking and content-rich event. In the from Australia and from the United States decisions about building a sustainable future for industry, the scientists were there at the start evening, Year 11 Geography students attended research teams based in the Antarctic and our species and civilisation. At the same time, and believe they can control the exploitation of a night lecture on the same topic, aimed at Arctic, and even featured an Inuit leader and the Poles offer intriguing stories of human and this resource. university students and the general public. The scientist from Alaska. animal adaptation to extreme conditions. The students were shown the correlation information was extremely useful to the new We were shown that the Arctic and Antarctic The students saw ice-cores taken from the between the long-term levels of carbon dioxide 3A/3B Geography course that commences in regions may seem remote and distant from Antarctic and learned how these cores showed and the Earth's temperature, and saw the 2010, and highlighted how relevant this subject where most people live, but they are a crucial the history of the Earth over thousands of years. longitudinal studies of climate change and is to contemporary environmental issues. part of the entire Earth system. For example, The cores showed the atmospheric carbon carbon dioxide. Perhaps the most intriguing In concluding the talk, an expert in sea level what we do in the densely populated mid­ dioxide content and the snowfall for long aspect was the inclusion of an Inuit elder, who rises noted that in 50 years time, Winthrop latitudes, emitting carbon dioxide and helping periods of Earth history. spoke of the changes his people had observed Hall, where we were all sitting, could be to heat the planet, or curbing CFC emissions We also learned about the basis of the in the timing of the 'icing' and 'de-icing' of inundated with water from the Swan River - a and helping to heal the ozone hole, affects ecosystems in the Polar regions. The Polar­ their harbours, and the associated changes very sobering thought. the Poles. In turn, changes in the Arctic and Palooza staff had live samples of krill (small in animal migrations and the lifestyle of the

32 the Dove - All Saints' College Meritorious Mathematicians

A POLICY of the Mathematics Department and the College, is to expose All Saints' students to a wide variety of challenges and competitions.

CONSEQUENTLY, the Mathematics Department Mr Phil Brockbank said. The students have won The ICAS Medal Presentation Ceremony, held Xin Zheng Tan of Year 10, was presented this has entered students from several year groups many competitions as well as received High later in the same week, saw Ferris Xu and special prize. into the Australian Mathematics Competition Distinctions, Prizes and Medals. The AMC Prize Edward Yoo awarded with a Medal each for The second special prize is the Phill Schultz (AMC), International Competitions and Presentation Ceremony was held in November being the top student in the ICAS for Years 12 Prize, which is awarded to the Western Assessments for Schools (ICAS), Australian last year where four All Saints' students were and 8, respectively. Australian high school student who has Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO), awarded with four Prizes, a Prudence Award At the end of October, the WA Junior demonstrated the most outstanding performance Have Sum Fun, Australian Informatics and a Medal. Mathematics Olympiad was held at the in Mathematics Challenge activities such Competition (AIC) and Western Australian University of WA with a total of 328 students as Mathematical Olympiads, The Senior Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO), to Student Award from 32 schools in Years 8 and 9. Edward Mathematics Contest and other competitions name but a few. Ferris Xu (Year 12) AMC Medal Yoo was awarded with the Year 8 Individual throughout the year. This prize was presented The calibre of students entering these AMC Prize 1st Prize for his perfect score in this Year 9 to Ferris Xu in Year 12, which caps off an competitions, and in some cases specifically AMC Prudence Award competition. exceptional high school career in Mathematics. invited, has ensured All Saints' College students At the same event, the WA Mathematical Peter Kroeger (Year 12) AIC Prize dominate the Mathematics Competitions Olympiad Committee also award two special Mrs Monique Ellement - Mathematics in Western Australia. "All Saints' College Xin Zheng Tan (Year 10) AIC Prize prizes. The first is for students selected to Extension Teacher is widely regarded as the dominant co­ AMC Prize attend the School of Excellence based on their educational force in Mathematics Competitions Edward Yoo (Year 8) AMC Prize Olympiad competition results. There are only throughout the State," Head of Mathematics 25 places across Australia and for his selection,

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Students I tri umph I in National History Competition

ALL Saints' College had three entries in the National History Competition in 2009. The competition is an exciting contest that encourages students to use research and inquiry-based learning to discover more about Australia and its history.

FOUR presentation methods are available to cater to individual learning styles. Last year's topic was Triumph over Adversity. All Saints' had entries in the essay, performance and museum display categories. Claire Glynn-Roe in Year 9 was awarded a High Commendation for her essay on Indigenous Australians. Claire was runner-up to the State Winner, who was a Year 12 student. Katie Lambert, Laura Fisher and Sophie Sharland, also in Year 9, were State Winners in the museum display category for their C. Y. O'Connor display. The girls were awarded a medal and $200 for their achievement. Thank you to Miss McGhie for facilitating this competition and to Miss Nicholson for her encouragement and support of these students.

Mrs Moria Coate - Head of SOSE

34 the Dove - All Saints' College 'Still Thinking' becomes prize-winning robot

IT WAS a display of artificial intelligence at its best when three All Saints' College Year 10 Robotics students transformed a set of Lego bricks into a national prize-winning robot.

BRANDON Loo, Mark Shelton and Xin Brandon, Mark and Xin Zheng are members Zheng Tan were the only Western Australian of the All Saints' College extracurricular representatives to qualify for the RoboCup Robotics Group. They met twice a week after Junior Australian Open - Rescue Premier school to build and program their robot 'Still division, after winning the State Final at Thinking', under the guidance of All Saints' Scitech in August last year. staff member Donna Hatton. The trio beat 35 other teams in their "The boys have been invaluable members division to win the top prize in the National of the College Robotics group for several Tournament, held at the University of New years and are wonderful mentors for the South Wales from September 19-20. younger students," Mrs Hatton said. "They RoboCup Junior Tournaments consist of are intelligent, mature students who love a three difficulty levels: RoboCup Junior Dance, challenge and are always coming up with new Rescue and Soccer. They are designed ideas to improve their robot." to educate and challenge primary and A team of Years 7 and 8 girls called secondary Robotics students, mirroring the 'Jitterbugs' also made the College proud when real-life use of robots that rescue people from they won the Senior Dance Theatre division life-threatening situations. of the State Finals at Scitech. Congratulations The All Saints' team designed a light­ to Kate Shelton, Xin Jie Tan, Briana sensored robot that could follow a winding Preimesberger, Helena Tilley, Thea Wong and path to a designated rescue area while Pragya Srivastava who programmed their encountering obstacles, bridges and shortcuts. robot to dance to music. The robot was also programmed to move through a gridlock, pick up a soft drink can and place it on a ledge.

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Young Travel Writer Lake Bollard, Monica Leslie - Year II IT was beautiful. The shining salt flats sparkled art exhibitions I've ever seen and inspired in like frost under the light of a warm orange sun. me a real respect for contemporary art that no wi ns Goldfields field tri p Off into the distance a mysterious body of water Damien Hirst could match (viewing his shark in melted into the sky; the boundary between fluid formaldehyde wasn't exactly a metaphysical CONGRATULATIONS to Year 11 student Monica Leslie who mirage and air an indiscernible horizon. From experience) . won The West Australian newspaper's Young Travel Writer this expanse of shimmering pale blue, thin figures Part of the beauty of it is that, unknowingly, the emerged, appearing to float on water and rise observer becomes a participant in the artwork. It's Competition recently. into the air all at once. not until one ascends the lone hill in Lake Ballard Created by one of the world's most prominent that one notices the matrix of footprints linking AFTER submitting an article and photographs opportunity to explore Kalgoorlie-Boulder and contemporary artists, Antony Gormley, they the sculptures together, to me symbolising a to the West about her family holiday to the see part of Western Australia that she had not project a powerful aura over the landscape. connection between people; an effect that proved Bavarian Alps in Germany, the Travel Editor yet visited. Despite their foreign origin and the complex stunning when juxtaposed with the connection was so impressed with Monica's high standard "The more I travel, the more I know there's technology that went into their making, the figures between people and place. of writing and images that she was announced so much more to see," Monica said. "Each of the Inside Australia exhibition feel at home in a Also interesting to note are the groups of people winner of the competition. landscape has its own feeling because they land hardly visited and mostly undisturbed. fading into the distance as they explore new Monica's article and photographs were are all so different." Monica's article about Perhaps the reason they marry so seamlessly pieces, growing smaller until finally they appear published in the West's Travel Liftout in August Lake Ballard in the Goldfields region, was also with the landscape is because the thin dark figures only as dark silhouettes, identical to the pieces last year, and in the October school holidays published in The West Australian in January spread sparsely across the desert, echo a race of they are admiring. Once again, the observer has Monica and her Dad were sent on a field trip this year. people who have shared a bond with the land for constructed meaning simply with their presence. to the Goldfields region of WA. Monica had an 47,000 years. Inside Australia is a truly unique piece of For 47,000 years this sun-burned country artwork. Situated about 30 minutes west of has been an integral part of an ancient culture. Menzies and 75 minutes north of Kalgoorlie it's For them, natural features carry the spirits of somewhat removed from the traffic of everyday unforgotten ancestors. Wafting through the warm life; I believe this adds to the experience. Its desert breeze is a certain presence that speaks of isolation makes for a more personal experience the surreal. I found myself believing that the spirits and encourages one to savour the time spent there of the statues were hanging over the salt flats like due to the energy put into reaching it. As a result, early morning mist over a lake. one appreciates it so much more. Campgrounds It was as if a wisp of the model's soul was are available onsite and accommodation can also infused into each character upon creation. Each be found in Menzies. of the models is a local in nearby Menzies, While I grew physically tired sweating away whose image was captured by body scans in the heat and my mind drifted away with the and diminished. Perhaps another reason their breeze, another part of my being felt wonderfully likenesses share a connection with the place is restored. For me, it was the epitome of what great because the area is so intrinsic to the lives of these art can be. Just allow the spirit of the place to people. sweep you away... The display was certainly one of the finest

36 the Dove - All Saints' College Photography Holiday Extension Program

'THEATRICAL Portraiture' was the theme given to a group of budding young photographers who attended Photography Extension classes during the July school holidays last year.

THE Years 9 and 10 students became inspired architectural backdrops in the harbour at the first session, after viewing an array of city. Students conducted themselves with images taken by professional photographers. professionalism as they photographed and Students were then itching to get out in the field posed for the ca mera. to take their own photographs. Favourite images taken during the shoot The students soon grasped some basic were then edited to create improved and practical skills of Photography. They learnt how enhanced photographs using their newly to balance light correctly and use a Digital SLR acquired Photoshop skills. The students camera. Students also enjoyed learning how to produced amazing results and thoroughly use specific tools in Photoshop to enhance and enjoyed the experience. Many of these edit their photographs. photographs were on display at the annual They arrived in costume for the second Art, Design and Technology Exhibition in session, in keeping with the theme of 'Theatrical October. Portraiture'. They had gone to great efforts to prepare for the day, dressing up in an Miss Jaelle Wiedemann - Acting assortment of wonderful costumes. Photography Teacher 2009 The group set off for Fremantle to take advantage of the atmosphere and wonderful

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Students 'take the cake' at Perth Royal Show

2009 WAS hopefully the start of a long-lasting tradition, in which All Saints' College students submitted entries into the cookery section of the Perth Royal Show.

THE students practised their cooking skills each for her health cake. There were also two 3rd Tuesday throughout Term 3, before focusing places awarded for David Wu's scones and on their main assignment, which involved Jack Sealy's melting moments. preparing and presenting selected food items Students who participated should be to enter into the prestigious competition. 2009 extremely proud of their efforts, particularly saw a large increase in the number of entries because the Cookery Section Head Stewart with more than 900, making the challenge said many people had entered for years even tougher. without winning a single prize. City of Perth Black Swan Portrait Prize All Saints' College students were up to the A big thank you to Ms Johns and Ms challenge, with Tori Vidler taking out 1st place Hickmott, for all of their hard work to ensure for her ginger slice, and three 2nd places the students had all the ingredients and were FIFTEEN Year 10 Art students were selected to be part of the annual achieved by Helen Russell for her scones, Emily organised for the final hectic week in the lead­ City of Perth Black Swan Portrait Prize in 2009. McKay for her biscuits and Aimee Chance up to the competition.

PARTICIPANTS were asked to paint a portrait Nathanael Kenworthy's portrait of writer of a well-known Australian for the exhibition, Shaun Tan and Katherine Osmetti's portrait which was opened by Lord Mayor Scaffidi of actor Barry Humphries, both won on 24 September in the Perth Town Hall. The Encouragement Awards. Sophie Monteleone's following students were successful in being portrait of Heath Ledger won second prize selected to exhibit their portraits: and Rachel Botha won first prize for her exquisite portrait of Nicole Kidman. Kate McCracken Sheona Cowden Nathanael Kenworthy Kiri Titley Rachel Botha Melissa Gray Toni Daams Aimee Chance Jessica Calder Quynn lies Sohie Monteleone Courtney Arrowsmith Sam Wright Madeline Sines Kathryn Osmetti

38 the Dove - All Saints' College Cannington Show Prize Winners

STUDENTS from both Photography and Textiles submitted work to be displayed in the annual Cannington Show from 6-7 November at Cannington Show Grounds. Congratulations to the following students who received awards for their work:

Sewing 1st Prize (portrait Enlargement) Aidan Smith Champion of Show Sarah Acomb 2nd Prize (Black and White) Victoria Cahill Highly Commended Toni Daams 2nd Prize (Digitally Enhanced 1st Prize Aimee Moore Photographs) Paris Orvad 3rd Prize Jessica Calder 2nd Prize (portrait) Jamie Laslett 2nd Prize (Open) Jamie Laslett Photography 3rd Prize (Landscape) Dominic Brown Champion of Show Rachel Richardson 1st Prize (Portrait) Rachel Richardson Both Rachel Richardson and Sarah Acomb were 1st Prize (Black and White) Victoria Cahill invited to attend a Centenary Dinner at the Cannington 1st Prize (Sunrise/Sunset) Aidan Smith Exhibition Centre where they were awarded their 1st Prize (Digitally Enhanced Champion sashes and prize money. Photographs) Eliza Edinger

the Dove - All Saints' College 39 Parents & Friends From the Parents and Friends' Society

THE second half of 2009 was again an active time for the Parents and Friends' Society, as committee members worked hard to promote community spirit and support College activities.

IN September, for the first time, we supported from all eligible students from the Junior and the Parkerville Kids' Fun Run. The event was Senior Schools. promoted by the P&F and the College, and it While the Committee organised College-wide was a joy to see so many All Saints' students activities on a year group level, Parent Social participate, and in doing so, help children Coordinators organised get-togethers such as less fortunate than themselves. The run was coffees and dinners. A key enabler was the conveniently located on the South Perth Parent Contact Lists for each year group. Last Foreshore, with plenty of nearby parking. year we streamlined the process and drew on It was a fun and enjoyable morning and we information directly from the College database, encourage many more families to join in with parents' permission. Although there were next year. some teething problems, we anticipate the In November, the P&F and Junior School system will become more user friendly moving Heads of House coordinated the successful forward. Jungle Boogie - a disco for each year group On a personal note, I would like to thank all in the Junior School. The event raised money P&F members for their hard work and effort for the Parkerville Christmas Appeal. Great during Semester 2 of 2009 as it was a busy Year 3 Dad and Child Nanga Camp imagination was shown with a huge variety of time for all of us. We look forward to providing jungle costumes complemented by animal glow many more exciting P&F events and activities I AM delighted to include a report from the Year 3 Dad and Child Camp held at Nanga. sticks. There was yummy Antonio's Pizza for in 2010. In November 2009, 21 Year 3 children and their Dads went to Nanga for a camp organised students and a Jungle Cafe for adults. by Shaun Morgan's Mum and Dad. We all took it in turns on the flying fox and it was pretty Last year we were again proud to sponsor Mrs Thirl Millachip - P&F President scary. The next day we built a raft and had to paddle by ourselves to the other side of the several students who took part in a wide variety river and back. We did it and we had lots of fun! Thank you to Mr and Mrs Morgan for of sporting and cultural activities both interstate organising the camp for us. and overseas. The P&F welcomes applications Eliana Ash - Year 3K

40 the Dove - All Saints' College the Dove - All Saints' College 41 From the Arch ive Mrs Sue Sondolini - Archivist Thirty years of College construction

IN May this year it will be 30 years since the Foundation Service was held to establish All Saints' College.

FROM early in 1980, building constructions At the time of the opening of the College and improvements to the College site have on Sunday, 8 February 1981, buildings to continued, resulting in the range of facilities cater for the 126 foundation students had and buildings we enjoy today. Funds for been constructed. More than 1000 guests the various building programs have been and students were present for the opening provided through a range of state and federal ceremony. Throughout the 1980s, construction government assistance; specific fundraising continued at a rapid rate to keep pace with the plans; the Anglican Church; Parents and growth in student numbers. Friends' Society; fees; and wise investment by The Archive holds plans and specifications the Board of Management. for each of these building programs. All Saints' College was the first Anglican These plans are routinely consulted when school to be built in the southern suburbs maintenance is performed and changes to the of Perth. The Board was established in late grounds are planned. 1979 and the Foundation Principal Dr Eric The College is currently entering an exciting Speed was appointed early in 1980, with phase of construction and planning for the construction work starting on 15 April 1980. future. Buildings and other improvements More than 400 supporters attended the will add to our campus and ensure Foundation Service for the College, held in a we continue to enjoy excellent facilities. marquee on the sandy bush site at 3.00pm on 31 May 1980. It is interesting to note that the invitation sent to future parents warned "Please be mindful of the fact that the site is still very sandy and that appropriate footwear should be worn". The Foundation Service consisted of the unveiling of a plaque by the Hon. Sir Charles Court KCMG, OBE, MLA who was Premier of Western Australia at the time, to commemorate the establishment of the College. The site was dedicated and blessed by the Most Reverend GT Sambell, Archbishop of Perth.

42 the Dove - All Saints' College 1. Foundation Service held on 31 May 1980 at the College site. Pictured are Sir Charles Court (Premier of Western Australia), Mr B Durston (Board of Management Secretary), Dr Eric Speed (Foundation Principal), Mr J Howson (Board of Management Chairman), and the Most Rev GT Sambell (Archbishop of Perth). 2. Construction of the College Chapel in 1989. 3. Construction of the Senior School Administration Building in 1980, viewed from the area that is now The Common. 4. Construction of F Block in the Senior School, 1983-1984. 5. Primary Department building and grounds viewed from the path to the oval in 1989. 6. Aerial view of the Bush Court in 1992 that was recently redeveloped into The Common. 7. Ki ndergarten students view the start of the Aquatic Centre construction in 2001 . 8. The new gymnasium takes shape, December 2009. 9. Construction of the Learning Centre in 2000. 10. Junior School buildings take shape in 1992. 11. Aerial view of the College campus in 1992, prior to construction of the main Junior School buildings.

the Dove - All Saints' College 43 Old Saints From the Old Saints' President

Mr Mark Balding - Old Saints' President

WITH the conclusion of 2009, I thank the committee for their time and input into the Old Saints, enabling the former student body to remain part of the extended College community.

THE committee members have all contributed structured definition. This will enhance the be part of a great night. While some minor The feedback we receive from Reunions is time and effort to provide these links and delivery of our events and I am sure, will assist alterations may occur (please refer to the that we have wonderful people in our College are to be commended. In particular, Simon Reunion Coordinators in particular. We look Calendar on the College website for updates), community, whose input and experience would Stone, Sonia Johnson, Bruce Uchiyama-Lee, forward to developing this facility in 2010 to dates for this year's Reunions are as follows: be of great benefit to the committee. Assisting David Burbidge, Sian Angel and Petra Lushey maximise the efforts of members engaged with the committee is not arduous and only have shown their dedication to the College in events. requires an hour or so of your time per quarter. 5-year Reunion: 8 May 201 0 community as integral members of the Old As our community grows, so does our ability Saints for many years. We also welcome Scott to provide a great resource to the College. This lO-year Reunion: 24 April 2010 Come along to our meetings and be part of the Knight to the committee and look forward to his is not only via Reunions, but also engagement direction of Old Saints! Please contact me via l5-year Reunion: 18 September 201 0 input in 2010. with the current student body. In 2009 we email at:[email protected] you In 2009 the College Community Relations provided a Careers Cafe at the Careers Expo. 20-year Reunion: 4 December 2010 I have any queries. Department played a larger coordination role Former students discussed their transition '------1 25-year Reunion: 27 November 2010 for Old Saints' events, and helped streamline experiences with current students who were 1 the information between event organisers and considering future career paths. We look Old Saints' members. Anthony Radich and forward to working with Ms Grace Itzstein If your contact details are in need of updating Karen Spencer in particular, have become part and the College to provide even more on the College database, please contact of our team in delivering these events and I value this year. Anthony Radich at the College to ensure personally thank them for their assistance. With 2010 seeing our first 25-year Reunion, the Reunion Coordinators can make contact This relationship between the Old Saints and it makes for a busy year of event coordinating. with you. the College regarding resources will become Feedback from all events last year was Lastly, a plug for the committee! We want to more formalised this year, with the Community overwhelmingly positive and I encourage all provide a series of worthwhile events for our Relations Department fronting a College Old Saints' members who will be celebrating members and develop unique and beneficial commitment to provide resources under a more a year group Reunion this year, to attend and resources for the College.

44 the Dove - All Saints' College Old Saints at Career Expo Cafe

THE 2009 All Saints' College Career Exposition in Term 3 saw the highest number of booths and attendees than ever before.

THERE was 'squeezing room' only in the many interested students their career pathway Performing Arts Centre as more than 60 stories and advice. The Cafe was a well­ presenters and a large number of Old Saints frequented location during the evening with shared their career pathway stories, knowledge purposeful and worthwhile conversations being and skills. held between current and past students. As in the past, a diverse spectrum of On return to their Career Development career paths was presented to the group of classes, students commented on how wonderful predominantly Year 10 students and their it was to speak with past students as it made parents. These ranged from areas as varied as career planning and development seem more Fashion Design to Law Enforcement, Extractive relevant, and its part in their education at the Metallurgy to Insurance and Finance. College much clearer. An added special and inaugural treat was the sponsorship of the Old Saints' Career Ms Grace Itzstein - Career Counsellor Cafe by the Old Saints' Committee. A large representation of past students ranging from as far back as 1985 Leavers, shared with the

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1O-year Reunion: Class of 1999

THE night finally arrived for the Class of '99 to reconvene and see how old (or married) everyone was!

marriages, babies and fellow classmates who were truly happy. Many found careers in the field they desired while at school, and others chose a completely different career path. It was great to see everyone again and it would be a shame to wait another five years for a catch-up. I'm sure we could use the redeveloped Bush Court (now The Common) for a leisurely barbecue at some stage in the near future. AFTER a long year of preparations, we Thanks to everyone for coming, and to those descended upon the Llama Bar in Subiaco for who were unable to attend but who expressed a drinks and nibbles in an attempt to find out how desire to be there. Hopefully we can catch you everyone was, and to reminisce about the 'good at the next one! old'days'. It is surprising, because I personally, don't Kim Angel - Reunion Coordinator feel much older than I was the day I left school. I have travelled, been to university and am now Thank you to those who attended: working, but I still feel the same - young and Tristan Aldrich, Kim Angel, Brad AverYt perhaps slightly immature! The only thing that Calandra Barrett, Nick Barry, Julia Barton, reminds me I am getting older is the plethora of Anton Bieme/, Serena BlackneYt Ryan Carter, young students I now teach. Ryan Chor/ey, Megan Dadley, Shanon Davies, It was great to see old (not literally) faces, Michael Fisher, Janna Ford, Nicholas Ho lie tt, listen to other people's stories and reconnect Talia Huxtable (Channer), Claire Jones, Matt with those we had lost touch with. Fortunately for Kees, Talia Kendall (Longbottom), Bloke Klyen, us, the Internet and social networking technology Tristan LoneYt Rohan Mahendran, Andrea such as Facebook, means catching up with old McCracken (McNally), Amy McQuade, mates is not quite as difficult for our generation. Andrew Mills, Kat Nunn, Stacey Porter (Fuller), The night was certainly not short of Jonathon Sheehan, Sarah Sheehan (Slade), conversation as we flitted around trying to chat Sian Smithson, Lloyd Tucker, James Turner, to everyone. It was fabulous to hear of many Siobhan Wood.

46 the Dove - All Saints' College 15-year Reunion: Class of 1994

TIME flies and now we are all in our 30s.

MARRIAGE, babies, travel, change of careers and financial woes are all things that we now share and have in common. On Saturday, 7 November 2009 about 40 students who graduated from All Saints' College in 1994 descended on The Vic in Subiaco. A great night was had by all and thanks to everyone who attended.

Stefan Brand - Reunion Coordinator

Thank you to those who attended: Michelle Adams, Aaron Leung, Danyelle Chittenden, Chantelle Somas, Curtis Brand, Tenille Dartnell (Cooper), Justin Pitts, Tim Dawson, Taro Snell, Shannon Wham, Elizabeth Linton (Marsh), Joanne Ipock, Chad Heatley, Sarina Brinklow, Marieka Zanin, Rebecca James (Joyce), Scott Stee/e, Shannon Millar, Joanna Pescud, David Lane, Ben Mansom, Paul Slade, Robin Biddulph, Chris Young, Russell Du Guesclin, Wes/ey Lamont, David Keirle, Amanda Milner, Nathan Jones, Kelly Tate, Natalie Dunn, Stuart Watts, Andrew Shugg, Nigel Edley.

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Raymond Sheh (1998)

ROBOTS that rescue people from danger their sleek, silver screen counterparts, their Saints' College Senior School Library. used to be the stuff of science fiction, but since functional, utilitarian appearance often gives "I remember spending countless hours in the leaving All Saints' College in 1998, Raymond them an appeal of their own. "Many people All Saints' College Library reading about has worked with real life robots that will one who know me, know that I'm almost never robots and being so inspired that I am now day help save human lives when accidents and without a camera," Raymond said. "And so a researcher, helping to develop robots that disasters occur. as I work with these robots, I put together a can overcome difficult terrain by themselves," These rescue robots come in all shapes photographic record of them, both as serious he said. "I hope that, like all the books that and sizes and play various roles in the rescue machines in development and as works of inspired me, my book might contribute to process. Some act as eyes and ears to search kinematic art that can often convey real feelings inspiring the next generation of researchers." for survivors where humans cannot, while and emotions." The end result of Raymond's others are superhuman companions capable of documenting is his book, Watch for Robots: Congratulations to Raymond and his wife :~ll!!!_--"'.;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~J tearing open a car to free a trapped victim. A Glimpse at the Early Childhood of Rescue Ayako Hirai who were married in the All Saints' While these robots look nothing like Robots, a copy of which can be found in the All College Chapel on Sunday, 6 December 2009.

Dr Ben Clarke (1986)

IN August 2009, Ben Clarke was awarded a questions involved complex legal issues. It took He is the author of several books on public PhD in International Law from the University me six years to answer them," Ben said. international law and counter-terrorism law and of Melbourne. The title of the thesis was: Since graduating from ASC, Ben has policy, as well as journal articles in a range of Occupation, Resistance and the Law: Was taught English in Japan; he spent a year in areas of law. He has presented his research Iraqi armed resistance to Coalition occupation Tanzania as a volunteer teacher; worked as an at international conferences in Indonesia, iustified under International law? immigration lawyer in Port Hedland Detention Jordan, India, South Africa and East Timor. Ben decided on this topic in the weeks after Centre, and then as a criminal lawyer for Ben is also a member of various organisations the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Like about 90 per an Aboriginal Legal Service in Cape York, including the Australian Red Cross International cent of international lawyers across the world, Queensland. Humanitarian Law Unit (WAj, the Centre he regarded a Coalition invasion of Iraq as a After three years in private criminal law for Muslim States and Societies (UWAj, the violation of the UN Charter. "This raised an practice on the Gold Coast, he moved back Australian and New Zealand Society of obvious, but rarely explored question: Did the to Western Australia. He has lectured at the International Law and the Environmental Law intervention trigger Iraq's sovereign right of University of Notre Dame Australia since 2001. Association of Australia. self-defence? If so, was this right exercisable As Associate Professor at the School of Law, beyond the invasion and during Coalition Ben teaches public international law, criminal occupation of Iraq? These straightforward law, human rights law and environmental law.

48 the Dove - All Saints' College Deborah Ng (2007) on Liszt's ~Iisrt...... -.:::;::!li Ellen Hickman (1985)

DEBORAH Ng has become part of a hierarchy All Saints' College. Inna consulted with her I CANNOT believe this year marks a quarter of famous pianists/composers popularly known internationally acclaimed mentor Eleonora, of a century since I left school. Sometimes I as Liszt's list. This hierarchy can be traced about Deborah's future as a pianist. A joint wonder what the heck I have been doing in from Beethoven, Czerny, Liszt, Leschetizky, the decision was made to refer Deborah to Dr all of that time! 2009 was an 'award winning' Russian school of pianists, through to Adelaide Anna Goldsworthy, who is currently teaching at year for me, and the culmination of all I have resident Eleonora Sivan and her teaching at the Melbourne University. done since leaving All Saints' in 1985. Leningrad Conservatorium of Music. Piano Lessons - Memoirs of Anna My classmates will remember that I was Two of Eleonora Sivan's students in Adelaide Goldsworthy was recently published and gives pretty keen on art so it was a hard choice not to were Anna Goldsworthy and All Saints' a fascinating account of Anna's musical journey pursue this as a career. I decided for economic values of our environment, so I was steadily College's own Inna Fursa. Inna was Deborah's with the legendary Eleonora Sivan. reasons to study a Bachelor of Science with employed as an independent botanist doing piano teacher while she was a student at Honours in Botany at UWA, however I never environmental assessments. stopped dabbling in art. During my honours I also began illustrating children's books, my year I was employed as a botanical illustrotor first book was Hooray for Chester (Benchmark for the Botany Department of UWA and Publications, 2003) and my most recent book is Emma Kroeger (2008) continued this as a graduate for a couple Tuart Dwellers (DEC, 2008). Tuart Dwellers was of years, completing illustrations of all the awarded the Wilderness Society's Best Picture THIS past year could not have been more Australian members (150) of the plant family Book Award for 2009 and was short-listed for different to the stress and pressure of my final Restionaceae in Australian Rushes (UWA the Children's Book Council Eva Pownall Award year of high school. For as long as I can Press, 2000). for Information Books 2009. remember, I wanted to spend a year between I moved to Albany in 1995 to work as a My latest project is illustrating a monograph school and university travelling around botanist for the Department of Conservation of the plant family Haemodoraceae which Europe. and Land Management (CALM) managing includes the Kangaroo Paw. In recent years I After working a 43-hour week at the local threatened flora. I was also invited to join the travelled to North America and South Africa pizza shop for the first six months of 2009, of some of the paintings I studied in Art in Botanical Artists Group of Western Australia, to illustrate the member of the family there. I I finally earned enough money to do just Year 12. I had the time of my life, learnt so affectionately referred to as the BAGs. I was have also been awarded a Winston Churchill that! In mid-August my friend Nina Juniper much and met amazing people from all over too young to be a 'bag' so was dubbed the Fellowship to go to South America and Cuba to (also a 2008 All Saints' graduate) and I the world. 'purse'! We exhibit annually and were recently complete illustrations of the overseas members. flew to Europe to begin our adventure. We Although for me it seemed a daunting recognised in a book about the group, Brush Meanwhile, I live in my cottage on a hill spent four months travelling through the UK, prospect to start university immediately after with Gondwana (Fremantle Press, 2008). overlooking Albany with my cat Tiggy. In my Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Morocco. finishing Year 12, after having a year to find My full-time job with CALM left little time for spare time (what spare time?) I love to tend We were then joined by two other friends, my feet I am now looking forward to starting art so in 1999 I moved to Melbourne to study my garden. Rebecca and Charlotte, and together we my course in Journalism and Social Science. I a Diploma of Visual Arts in Illustration at North travelled around Croatia, Serbia and Austria. would recommend taking a year off to travel Melbourne Institute of TAFE. On returning to Foundation graduate Ellen Hickman returned It was incredible visiting some of the places for anyone who is considering it; this has Albany I set myself up as a free-lance artist and to the College in March 2010 as a guest I learnt about in History and standing in front easily been the best experience of my life! botanist. It was the start of the minerals boom presenter at the All Saints' College Literature and a higher awareness of conservation Festival.

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Nicole Heatley Black Board Minds wins WAMi Award (nee Springer) (1995) Andrew Miller, Emmet Blackwell and lain Roy (2003)

and Chadd Heatley CONGRATULATIONS to Black Board Minds, by Andrew's day job as an Occupational a band made up of three former All Saints' Therapist. (1994) students (Andrew Miller, Emmet Blackwell and An article appeared in The West Australian lain RoyL as well as Jason Henry and Jarrad newspaper on 7 October 2009 about the Black, who won a 2009 West Australian Music band's contribution to mental health, the power CONGRATULATIONS to Nicole Springer Industry (WAMi) award under the 'Mentally of music in recovery from mental illness, and its and Chadd Heatley who wed on Sunday, 31 Healthy' category. connection to the mental health division. Simone Main (nee May 2009 in an intimate beach ceremony The group was formed in 2004 and since The band has performed two free concerts in Broome. A reception followed with close then, has performed at various gigs throughout at Graylands Hospital, both of which were Spencer) (1994) friends and family at Matso's Boutique Brewery Perth. Part proceeds from sales of their self-titled well received. Andrew performed songs while overlooking Roebuck Bay. debut album Black Board Minds, is donated patients joined in playing the instruments, and Both Nicole and Chadd have their own SIMONE Spencer married Andrew Main on to buying musical instruments as therapy for provided some patients with the opportunity to successful business. Nicole's business Springer Saturday, 9 May in beautiful Kings Park. patients in psychiatric care facilities. This perform solo tunes to everyone. Foods sells cooking ingredients to the bakery The ceremony was extra special because both generous act of community service was inspired and restaurant industry, while Chadd's business Simone's mum and dad gave her away, and imports electrical switchgear from China to she was married by her father, the Revd Canon sell to the electrical wholesale industry. Both Tim Spencer. Simone's matron of honour was businesses are doing extremely well and life is Digitized Co/umba year-books now on College website her sister Renae who is also a former student of great for the happy couple. the College. DIGITIZED copies of the All Saints' College reader to locate references to the text chosen The morning ceremony was followed by a Calumba year-book ranging from 1981­ throughout an individual issue of Calumba. lunchtime reception at Mt Lawley Bowls Club. 2008 have been produced and are now The year-books have been scanned to The weather was glorious, the food delicious, available on the College website. provide high quality text and images. This and the art deco reception room looked Each edition can be found at has resulted in large files. Users are advised fantastic leading onto an afternoon of fun had www.allsaints.wa.edu.au under the drop­ that the images are best downloaded via a by all playing bowls. down 'College Community' menu, then high-speed broadband link. The happy couple met through their work for follow the links to 'Archive' and 'Columba It is hoped the digitized year-books will the State Government. Simone and Andrew Year Books'. be of great use to former students who are will live in their newly built home in Inglewood. Each year is presented as an individual organising reunions; individuals searching A honeymoon was postponed until later in PDF, which is searchable by keyword. (Use for images of themselves, family members the year as the groom's family travelled from the Find option at the top of the page, or for or friends for various celebrations and interstate for the wedding, and other friends a list of references to a chosen keyword use anniversaries; and as a resource for students and family from overseas. the Open Full Reader Search option on the researching the development of the College. Simone is the eldest daughter of All Saints' drop-down menu next to the Find option.) College Community Relations staff member The results of the search will allow the Mrs Sue Sondalini - Archivist Karen Spencer.

50 the Dove - All Saints' College Old Saint sacrifices creature comforts Jordan Mercer (2008)

WHEN representatives from Gap Australia a two-hour walk, they clean the classrooms, (now known as Latitude) spoke at All Saints' sweep up leaves in the school grounds, and College about volunteer teaching for six months cut the grass. Jordan is teaching Years 1, 2, in a developing country, Jordan knew it was 4 and 5 General Studies, Health, English something he would love to do. After leaving and the Environment. Despite the classroom the College, Jordan decided to take a year off lacking equipment such as desks and chairs, Where are they now? before starting his university degree. The Pacific the children are attentive, polite and willing to Islands of Vanuatu, on the remote north-west learn. He has also volunteered to help in the Kelly Parks (nee Heuchan) (1997) Andrew Smyth (1986) coast of Pentecost Island, is where he headed privately run Kindergarten. during this time. During his school holiday break, Jordan KELLY is currently working as a Civil Engineer AFTER leaving All Saints' College, Andrew Jordan is living with a family in the village of became a certified scuba diver and dived for the Department of Transport in New worked in the United Kingdom. He coached Nambwarangiut, only accessible by a 17-hour on some World War II wrecks. His parents, Hampshire, USA. She was married in Margaret hockey at an English public school and upon cargo boat journey. These boats carry people, Jennifer and Paul visited during this time. After River on 29 December 2007. his return to Australia, worked for several livestock, building materials and vehicles, as recovering from food poisoning, Jordan joined years in the funeral industry. Andrew is well as kerosene that powers the generator and his parents to enjoy some of the sights including Caroline Eadie (1995) currently working for a big distribution charges Jordan's mobile phone. Millennium Cave, swimming in the famous 'blue company as their Customer Liaison Officer. There are only nine families living in the holes' and relaxing at Champagne Beach. SINCE leaving the College, Caroline attended He has a beautiful wife Simone, and a village, but more than 150 students attend the Jordan's parents enjoyed the experience so Nanny school and worked for a while as a 2.5-year-old son named Bailey. school from 56 villages in the region. Jordan much that they plan to return next year. Nanny until deciding it was not for her. She said there was a rich Melanesian culture, Along with other volunteers, Jordan is making then completed a Certificate 3 in Aged Care Robert Smyth (1987) beautiful, friendly people who did not have an impact and is well respected by the whole and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) much in the way of possessions by Australian community. The volunteers' host families cook and is working at Lefroy. Caroline celebrated ROBERT graduated from Edith Cowan standards, but who shared everything and their meals and wash their clothes in gratitude. her wedding in 2005, and moved with her University as a teacher, and has taught in cared deeply about their communities. The The volunteers give up many comforts and husband to Rockingham. Kambalda, Toodyay and Northam. He is huts are mostly constructed of bamboo, some western foods, but they enjoy experiences of a currently teaching at Caladenia Primary with concrete or dirt and shell floors. There is lifetime and enrich the lives of others. Jordan Michael Fairnie (1989) School in Canning Vale. Robert is married to no furniture and only an outdoor, cold shower highly recommends this volunteering experience Christine and has a gorgeous 2.5-year-old consisting of a bucket inside a tiny bamboo hut. to anyone with a sense of adventure and a SINCE leaving university, Michael has worked daughter, Mikayla. The toilet is further away and is known as a taste for the unusual. in the trade and transport industry. He married long drop toilet. former student, Sally Browne (1995) in The school is maintained entirely by the November 2009 in Thailand. students. Some wake up at 4.00am and after

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