All Saints' College Quarterly

ISSUE No. 30 OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE TWO Princi als' JYotes

Artists' Notes

FRONT COVER than one child. If they do so government assistance is withdrawn, so unless a family is I completed this piece in second term this fairly wealthy, they cannot afford to have year and have chosen to call it 'Political more than one child. I believe this law is an Contraception '. The piece, which is made from invasion ofhuman rights and parents should a slip cast mould embedded in plaster, be able to decide the size of their families, encased in a metal frame measuring approx­ whether or not they want a brother or sister imately 90cm x 40cm, was designed to depict for their first-born. As the system favours boys, the political system in China, where it is parents are tempted to disown their girl against the law for couples to have more babies in the hope of conceiving a boy I began to think about this issue in Year ine Social Studies, when Mrs Mrs L Kirke and Mrs M Knox Pascoe first began teaching at All Saints'. We covered a wide range of topics in Social Studies, but the one that most interested me was Asian In the absence of the Principal on long­ Studies, where I first learnt about service leave, our conjoint Acting Principals this law. The issue has had a lot of Mrs Leonie Kirke and Mrs Marilyn Knox coverage in the news recently with write for this issue of College Quarterly on some Chinese refugees coming to the subject of Pastoral Care at the College. Australia to enjoy a life free from such laws. Helen Stockbridge It is now almost two years since our move Year Twelve from four to six Houses and, in that tim , the two new Houses have become well established entities within the College. BACK COVER Students in Cowan and Durack strongly identify with their Hous when it comes to The idea for this image 'Isolation', has been Inter-House competitions, however, more heavily influenced by themes contained in than that, the Houses offer the framework publications and films which explore the and the substance for the pastoral car of

Editors: hidden depths of our emotions - the darker their students. As with the four older side of ourselves. The whole piece represents MEGAN LEWIS Houses, this is their main reason for 'being'. the voluntary shutting off of one 5 senses, Our pastoral care system in its current MARK STAPLETON enforcing a self-imposed isolation. The teddy form has been in operation for seven years. bear is dead,portraying that the central figure It is a system established to care for and Proofing: in the piece is now totally alone, where once PATRlCIA TYRRELL at least he had some outlet for his emotions. I used a dark range oftones to emphasize BRUCEGROVE the sombre and morbid aspects ofthe image. ROBIN VAN DONGEN The final piece was rendered in chalk pastels. Andrew Forster Advisory Committee: Year Twelve

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monitor the total development (academic, physical, ocial, emotional and spiritual) of Non-TEE Subjects each student.The House Head works closely with the House Tutors and together they endeavour to establish links with their College families. In this way we anticipate that the home and the College can work in Outdoor Education Abseiling and white-water kayaking are partn rship for the benefit of each student. taken to a more advanced stage in the Year With students from five school years in the 12 course and students learn the one tutor group, most students will stay with techniques of fishing, board surfing and wind surfing. In this year the students as a the same Tutor for all of their secondary Navigation the process of finding one is 5 group choose a camp option and are then schooling.The mix of age groups within the way in an environment, with the aid of expected to organise all aspects of the one tutor group also allows older students natural or man-made equipment. to act as leaders and carers of younger camp, from the initial planning through to their return to school. Emphasis is placed students. Because of the established The Year Eleven Outdoor Education on leadership skills throughout the year. reputation of our pastoral care system, students, who in their orienteering unit The Outdoor Education courses in Year several schools have approached us in learnt the importance of compass and map recent years to find out details of the model 11 and 12 offer a most exciting educational work and how to extend their skills, were option to our students. that we have developed and refined. involved in an overnight navigation camp. Generally we are very pleased with the Bickley Brook, in Mundaring, provided an Miss M Bozich way the pastoral care system operates opportunity for students to partake in orien­ Physical Education Department within the College. Heads of House now teering courses through native shrub land have about one hundred and ten students and the occasional river. Some outstanding in their care, but gradually tutor group results were recorded with individuals numbers have crept up, due to our competing against each other as well as in increasing enrolments in Upper School. pairs. The Western Australian 8rienteering Commencing in 1996, when an extra Tutor Association monitored their progress. will be added to each House, we will be Captains from the Australian Army were able to reduce numbers from approxi­ in attendance at night and the next mately twenty-two to eighteen students per morning, to instruct students in advanced tutor group. We believe this is imperative in night-time navigation and survival skills. Use order for Tutors to provide better care of of the Southern Cross, Pointers, Triangular individual students.What are regarded as Australis,Alpha and Beta Centauri and some of the elements of effective schools, Scorpion stars as night navigational aids Students work out their next move. the s nse of community and the and the basic principles of food, warmth, reinforcement of significant values, will be water and shelter were practically more possible in smaller groupings. considered. In this age of multi-skilling, our Tutors Students made fires by rubbing sticks may be regarded as multi-faceted. Like all together and using chemical reactions and parents, Tutors are called upon to perform they were shown bush equipment made by often very contradictory roles - at one time aboriginals and the army. Snares, traps and disciplinarian, at another confidante and water collection were also covered and friend. Moving from the administrator role students made snares and transpiration to mentor to adviser, counsellor or models of their own. mediator, can be very demanding with the A very intensive overnight stay at Bickley varied mix of personalities and ages in the Brook in the minimal impact way produced group. However, getting to know one's a group efficient in survival in the bush. stud nts better is one of the rewards of Navigation, however, is only one of the teaching and the move to six Tutors per activities experienced in the Outdoor Hou e will help to achieve this. House Education course. A whole term in Year 11 Heads and Tutors work closely with the is devoted to abseiling, rock climbing and Principal, Chaplain, Guidance Counsellor single rope techniques, whilst Term 3 is and Assistant Principals to assist all spent on white-water kayaking. During this tudents to achieve their potential. part of the course, a three-day camp is held when the students participate in minimal Mrs L Kirke/Mrs M Knox impact white-water kayaking, through rapids October 1995 and tea-trees on part of the Avon Descent course. Other time is devoted to completing a St John's Ambulance First-Aid Certificate and theoretical and practical lessons on survival awareness and environmental ethics and values. PAGE FOUR education

Students display their projects. Standing: David Dicks, Glen Lyons, Kyle Nowak, Susan Ghent. Kneeling: Ke/ly Bodman, Kane Carlson.

individual artistic creations. Students are expected to create their own styles and many interesting and quite abstract photographs are the result. Each student of Photography is expected to develop a folio to show the evolution of skills and technique.These folios are also of benefit to students when seeking places in tertiary institutions and in the work force. Photography competitions are entered and past results have been encouraging.A student recently received equal first placing in the annual STAWA competition. The All Saints' College Photography facil­ ities are of an excellent standard and we are one of only a few schools where colour developing is carried out on site. It is always enjoyable to see Photography students working around the campus, creating their Applied Industrial Arts through the two avenues of Applied images. Many of their photographs of Technology and Materials Technology from College activities have found their way into 1997 onwards. our Archives. In the Applied Industrial Arts course Mr G Schirinzi Photography is a creative and artistic students work in three media (wood, metal Design and Technology Department discipline which the College is pleased to and plastic) over a one or two-year course be able to offer students in Years 11 and 12 (Years 11 and 12). Even though students as a course of study may not have studied Applied Industrial Photography MrS Balding Arts in Year 11, they may select it in Year 12. Design and Technology Department Choosing any of the three materials Year 11 and 12 Photography courses mentioned above, students commence with provide students with the technical skills simple skills which enable them to fulfil necessary to their initial design requirement. The produce interesting requirement involves a design folio from and creative which develops the creation of the piece of images. Both work. In 1995 three students chose to work camera and on the design and development of co­ darkroom skills and ordination equipment for use by techniques are pre-primary students. It is intended that studied, with such group projects will increase over the students being next few years and suggestions from within given opportunities the College community are welcomed.The within the key to the course is in students identifying classroom and in a need, developing ideas and drawings the field to create through their folio, researching solutions their own 'master­ and then carrying out the necessary task. pieces'. In Year 11 As well as working in groups,students emphasis is placed have the option to work on individual on basic skill devel- projects. This year projects have consisted opment, which students are then expected The Year 12 Photography class: (l-r) Tanya Cook, Alan of personal fitness equipment, leisure to develop in order to produce their own BoteI/o, Kane Car/son, Benjamin Wil/iams, Andrew activity equipment (eg boats), models of styles. In Year 12 these basic skills are Forster; Merridy Parr; Phi/ippa Edwards, Heather Holden, cars and land yachts, items of outdoor and developed further, but with a greater Glen Mackey-Cul/en, Brooke McCaw. indoor furniture, beds and settees. emphasis on individual expression and As is the case with the Furniture creativity. Woodwork course featured in the July 1995 With the use of filters and varied light issue of College Quarterly,Applied Industrial intensity, the subject matter of the photo is Arts will undergo a transition in 1996, with created, development techniques are the existing course only being offered altered to produce standard photos and PAGE FIVE College Xews

Student in the Air short period of time, showing her natural aptitude for flying. In 1996 Robin is hoping to achieve her Robin Dicks (Year 12/Forrest House) has commercial pilot's licence with an been interested in flying from an early instructor rating and to compete in air age. Her late father, Or Harold Dicks has races throughout Australia. become known as the true founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia and Robin's love of flying began when she occasionally Authors of the future! accompanied her father on flights. In 1994, after a holiday in Warrnambool which J:l3:k" dIed her 1995 Creative interest, Robin. with su po from family, was taught to Iy by Captain William J -Writing Competition Bell, a friend a d fellow ferry pilot of her Winners father. In order to qualify as a private '" \ pilot, Robin had to fly for more than forty hours. many of them solo and to pass Once again this year the chief judge of the three significant examin .0 s related to competition, Father Terry Curtis has had a meteorology, flight roleS d at k navigation and the _~ p ics e~I~'"~':'''~,~,",, difficult job in choosing winners from the many entries received. The choices have flight. Robin qualifWd .in a remarkablY now been made and the names of the section winners and runners-up are listed belowThe winning entries, along with other worthy creative writing from students of all Year 8 Algebra Familiarisation Course ages, are published in the English Department publication Metamorphosis, which will be recei~ed by all secondary For four weeks in Term 3, two All Saints' making it fun and most of all for giving up students before the end of the school year. College Mathematics teachers, Mrs Debra their valuable time:' M D' K k rs lane aczmarczy The competition is generously sponsored Coombs and Mrs Robin van Dongen by the All Saints' College Arts Foundation. offered an algebra familiarisation course to "It was with absolute dread that I went Years One to Three parents of Year 8 students. Below are along to the first lesson on a wintry night in Winner: Bianca Monaco (Year 3) excerpts from the comments made by two August. I headed straight to the back of the Runner-up: Marisa Rappold (Year 2) of the mature-age students. classroom where I had spent all of my high Years Four and Five "With great trepidation and with pencils, school years and sat behind the biggest Winner: Jessie Barkes (Year 5) notebooks and erasers in hand, we fronted looking parent I could see hoping that I Runner-up: Vasala Warren (Year 4) up to school, frantically trying to remember could avoid any questions that might be Years Six and Seven any algebra that we may have learnt many, asked. Winner: Nigel Kerr (Year 7) many years ago. There was certainly no The first fifteen minutes were spent being Runner-up: Merrin Klyen (Year 6) need to worry Our marvellous teachers led introduced to the authors of the book we Years Eight and Nine us through the same course taught to our were to use,Access to Algebra. So far so Winner: Kym Abbott (Year 8) children. It was certainly different from good, no Maths! The atmosphere in the Runner-up: Verena de Brey (Year 8) what we all expected, being interesting, a classroom was friendly and humorous and Years Ten to Twelve lot of fun, and not a single x or y in sight!! before I knew it we were well into the Winner: Bradley Hogan-Smith (Yr 12) We learnt a lot, found out some interesting Maths. We worked with partners and were things about each other, and best of all, Runner-up: Luke Wightman (Year 10) encouraged to discuss each question ­ discovered that algebra is not a frightening Maths was never like this when I did it. word. It is simply a way of making sense of To my amazement I discovered that for everyday things in our life. So now when the first time in my life I was actually our children ask us for some help in "guess enjoying thinking about and working out my rule","patterns","graphing","guess, check the questions. I could now understand what and improve" or "backtracking" we can the teachers had tried and failed to teach confidently help them out. Our thanks to me all those years ago. Before I knew it the Debbie and Robin for de-mystifying Maths, class was finished, the time had flown by Thank you Robin and Debbie for removing my mental block to Maths. Maths Parents Christine Kingsnorth and Glennis Mincherton study Maths. methods of teaching have changed so much. My children are so lucky" Mrs Sarah Chorley PAGE SIX College JVews

Award ofScholarships for 1996

- BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Upper Secondary THORBURN SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS Daniel Abbott All Saints' College Deanne Chiu _All Saints' College Paul Dickinson (Science) Year 6 Brendon,Dun~op All Saints' College All Saints' College Srividya Bommakanti Rodney Limerick All Saints' College Robert Paul (Maths/Computing) Booragoon Primary School All Saints' College Henrietta Smith Richmond Primary School Music Lower Secondary Sheryn Cheah Rostrata Primary School DAVID SOUTHWELL MEMORIAL Breony Alien Oberthur Primary School SCHOLARSHIP Amanda Baggott All Saints' College Jared Evans Winthrop Primary School Katherine Potter (Music) Christopher Sullivan All Saints' College Rehoboth Christian School

Vale John Irvine

On 2nd September 1995, John lrvine, one ofour Year 12 students died as a result ofa traffic accident. The College community is deeply saddened by this event and extends heartfelt sympathy to the Irvine family. John will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know him.

The following words were written and spoken at the Chapel service by one of John's College friends, Paul Kaczmarczyk. They are printed here as a tribute to our friend, classmate and student.

John Irvine was a young man who gave his all in if you don't believe in yourself. John made you believe his efforts and would not give in without a fight, in yourself, and helped many young kids achieve no matter what he was doing. He also 'had a what they wanted, through his moral support. go' at everything. John has been at All Saints' for six years. Due John excelled at swimming. A few years to his illness last year, he was unable to achieve ago he was at the pinnacle of his swimming his goal of going on to study at university. career and swam at the National Swimming Instead of accepting this situation, he battled Championships in Sydney; a great achieve­ on to repeat Year 12 this year and beat his ill­ ment that very few people reach. Closer to ness to achieve his goal. home, he was a great contributor to the John also loved computing and spent school swim team and was selected in the many hours in the College Computing Lab ACC State Representative Team. John was a where he and his friends created havoc and great contributor to O'Connor's successes in ran the teachers off their feet. He was a battler the pool, especially in the boys' relays, which and a fighter and it cannot be overstated as to won every year and set records which still how much everyone will miss his support, his stand. funny comments and his general outlook on life. John also played rugby and hockey and did what­ We can all remember the remarks John made in the ever he could to help his teams. He was a fighter most trying of situations, and how we all benefited and stood up for what he believed in and support­ John Tay/or Irvine from his humour and perception on life, and we will ed those who were too weak to defend them- 6.4.77 - 2.9.95 always remember his cheeky grin which lifted our selves. spirits and made our sun shine again. He encouraged those who gave their best, no Even though John has now left us, he still lives on matter where they came in an event. Wherever you finished, John in our memories, and through our memories, it shows what con­ would always support you. This was evident by the way he tributions he has made to all of us. helped and supported O'Connor in the recent Athletics Carnival. John ... John was an active member of many sporting clubs for a num­ You were always there for us . ber of years. He shared these same attributes with the young ath­ ... You will always be with us . Paul Kaczmarczyk letes that he knew. No matter how good you are, it means nothing We will never forget you. Year Twelve PAGE SEVEN College~ws

1995 Japanese The Australian way of life was experi­ enced by our visitors, by living as part Homestay of an All Saints' family for their two- .week stay During August this year Otsuma Nakano On their last Priday at All Saints', the Girls' High School made their sixth Japanese girls, together with their two annual visit to All Saints' College. The teacher$, were hosted on a day out with group, consisting of twenty-nine the College Chaplain. Father Terry took students and two teachers, who were them by bus to Kings Park, explained generously hosted by All Saints' the importance of the War Memorial families, participated in a wide range of and then led them, crocodile style, on a classes including cooking, when they walk down Mt Eliza, over Mounts Bay made an Aussie-style meat pie and Road and the Narrows Bridge, to the pavlova, wood work where they made a Old Mill at South Perth. plaque out of jarrah, art and craft and After the obligatory tour and photos, environmental science. They loved­ the bus took them on to Fremantle to yisiting some of the sights in and the Mary Rose and Batavia exhibitions around P~rth, such as the Subiaco at the Maritime Museum. Ma~kets, Fremantle,Tumbulgum Farm, A free hour for souvenirs and lunch . Kings Park and Wireless Hill Park. in Fremantle was concluded by a visit Language classes were conducted for to Point Waiter for paddling in the river, the visitors, specifically desig~ed to watching the pelicans and (would you concentrate on spoken En~lish, which believe it?) photographs! assisted them during their stay. In turn, A return to All Saints' College by the Japanese students helped in Junior .3: 15pm meant that all the students had School Japanese classes and tradecj.~ combined pleasure and education,

cultural aspects of Japanese Iffe with I before meeting up with their host the younger All Saints' College students. students for the journey home. PAGE EIGHT College ews

In Celebration ofInternational Week

With over forty nationalities represented by On Thursday evening the Friends of members of the College student and staff Music presented a concert with an interna­ body, celebrations of multiculturalism have tional flavour, featuring performances by become an integral part of the College's various College music groups and special calendar. A variety of events were observed appearances by the visiting Otsuma and the myriad of cultural groups which Nakano Girls' High School and the Sol de make up modern-day Australia were hon­ Espania Dance groups. oured on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th During the Junior School worship service August. on Friday, a special item was performed by The Thursday morning College Assembly the Junior School string ensemble, a debate was developed around the theme of diversi­ on the topic That Nuclear Testing Should be ty and unity Bible readings were read in Banned was conducted with students repre­ nine languages, special prayers offered and senting six different countries, the African candles lit by students representing coun­ Cultural Group performed and students tries from each of the major continents.The from Years One to Seven paraded wearing guest speaker on the occasion was Mr Mike national costumes. Mr Mike Board Board, MLA and member for Jandakot, who addressed the Junior School Assembly on is also the State Director for Multicultural the strengths of multiculturalism. Affairs and Multicultural Week, attached to On Friday lunchtime, as a conclusion to Paul Omodei, Minister for Multiculturalism, International Week, students were able to Ethnic Affairs and Local Government.We purchase international food from the Food were also privileged to have a performance Fair in the canteen. of national dance presented by the Polynesian Dancers.

Senior School International Week Assembly PAGE NINE College JYews

Confirmation 1995

A Faith commitment according to Anglican that all of the newly confirmed were not tradition was made in two Confirmation ser­ able to celebrate the event together. vices this year. On Sunday evening, 20 On the Thursday after both confirmation August, Bishop David Murray confirmed five services, they all met for afternoon tea and All Saints' students at a service attended by shared a special cake. Photographed on a supportive congregation of sixty. On that day with the College Chaplain, Father Sunday morning, 27 August, the Archbishop Terry Curtis are from left to right: Renee confirmed two students during the Parish Sampson (Year 12), Philippa Goodman Eucharist,supported by a congregation of (Year 12), Marnie Peacock (Year 12), nearly two hundred. Nicholas Ralph (Year 9),Alexandra Prattent All students had undertaken a prepara­ (Year 11),James Prattent (Year 9) and tion course during the Thursday College Julian Wilmot-Barr (Year 8). Activity Period over Terms 2 and 3. Although Bishop David Murray visited All Saints' on a small group, a pleasing camaraderie grew another occasion this term, to officiate at amongst them during the preparation the College Eucharist at the beginning of course, but the unavoidable necessity of Term 3. He is pictured at left offering having two separate confirmations meant Communion. Bishop Dauid Murroy offers Communion to students, flanked by Assistant Principal, Mrs Kirke and the Principal, Mr London

Year 8 College Youth Club

The All Saints'Year Eight Youth Club is now firmly established, with fortnightly meetings being held. Conceived as a way of filling an obvious need of a social outlet for this age group, where they could meet in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere, they are able to socialise with their peers under minimal supervision. Club members enjoy a boister­ ous Friday evening of noise and activity, util­ ising the facilities of the Performing Arts raised money for the Perth City Mission, College Theatre and the Christmas disco Centre and working up a healthy appetite from 'baby-sitting' fees. The night was a great will be just as successful. for pizza and coke suppers. success, even if sleep was at a premium ­ Mrs Jill Angel volunteers her time to In Term 3 the first 'special event' was held and a hearty barbecue breakfast, donated organise the Club, assisted by Mr Phil Angel, - a boot-scooting session led by the Texan by the Perth City Mission, was enjoyed by Ms Ann White and parents. Rebels and followed by a sleepover, which all. We hope our planned film night in the

Youth Club members enjoy eating, dancing, sleeping. PAGE TE College ews

Put seventy-five students ranging from Year Rock Eisteddfod Eight to Year Twelve, five former students, a costume designer, a lighting director and an 1995 anxious teacher together in a gymnasium and what do you have? The 1995 Rock Eisteddfod cast and crew. Compiling an eight-minute production which is meaning­ ful and entertaining is not easy A Rock Eisteddfod performance is not just dancing; it also involves acting, set production, light­ ing and costuming to present an overall conceptual theme. Work began on this year's production in February and continued until the heat in August. The theme chosen for this year was derived from an historical event - man's first steps on the moon.The cast held their audi­ ence captive as they danced, acted and mimed the building of the shuttle, the astro­ nauts' lift off and man's first steps on the moon. On the night t'~ 'Iv ive hundred All Saints' supporters m, , lUch noise as possible in support IL ~eventy tudents on stage and behind the scenes at the Perth Entertainment Centre. The cast was under the very capabl leadership of Simone Batt (Year 12), who choreographed a most technical and enter­ taining production.The crew was managed Nicholas Bristow (Year 10) pictured with Dick Johnson. by Heng Tan (Year 12), who was an out­ standing back-stage manager. The overall success of this year's Rock Eisteddfod was attributed to the dedication and commitment of a large group of peo­ Nicholas Gets ple. I take this opportunity to congratulate L-R: Nina Leo, Melanie Herring (make-up expert), and thank everyone who helped to make his Wish Adam Mitchell and Nato ha Polak. this fantastic event possible. The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a Miss S Richens wish to young people under the age Dance Teacher of eighteen who have a terminal or

Some ofthe Year 12s. Back:Blythe Carter, Simone Batt,Ashleigh Fick, Caroline Wise, Sally Ward, Adam Corbett. life-threatening illness. Nick Bristow Front: Kelly Bodman, Ryan Valente. (Year 10) was granted his wish, to attend the Tooheys' 1000 (a 1000 km race for touring cars) and to meet his idol, Dick Johnson. Nick's wish was realised at this event over the week­ end of September 30 and October 1. As well as attending the Tooheys' 1000 Touring Car Championship, Nick was also fortunate this year to be the guest of honour on a United States communication ship, the USS Blue Ridge and on Friday 6 October be made his debut as a disc-jockey on 94.5 FM. Th'e efforts of the Make-A-Wish Foundation are appreciatively recog­ nised and it is clear from talking' to Nick that it has contributed signifi­ cantly to enriching his life. PAGE ELEVEN College JVews

elephantiasis - there were several pages about it.Contrary to recent negative media hype about some of the more dubious aspects of this information medium, we have found our students to have a respon­ sible approach to its use and they appreciate its value as a research tool. What we are finding however, is that students can now obtain too much infor­ mation about their topic from a great variety of formats. They need culling skills to cope with the volume and they often need to look at the authority of data to determine its validity Additional research skills such as locating on CD ROM and online databases, integrating data from a wide range of different media and more complex referencing have to be addressed. Information gathering skills are starting to assume more importance than ever before and this means more time needs to be devoted to them. More access points are necessary How do you teach 'hands on' online skills to over six hundred students? Fortunately our Systems Administrator, Computer and Library staff have plans for cabling to cater for six people to access online at the same time. Students will be required to sign a 'responsible use' document and we can use the large screen projector for part of en masse training sessions. Library Technician Allison Perchard with Year 10 student Jacob Martin. According to international keynote speakers at a recent Library conference in Adelaide, CD ROM such as Encyclopedia Britannica's present format, may be replaced by online formats with users subscribing annually We will need intel­ Moving Further Along With Technology ligent work stations rather than dumb in the Senior Libra'ry terminals in libraries to access the various databases, including full text journals, as well as searching the catalogue. Loans and book security can be connected by a In a technology sense, CD ROM and NEXUS forums) both here and in the United system called' Self Checking Services', are almost old hat now that we are online States.We have found some useful research which means students will be able to check with the INTERNET. Library staff have been sites on the INTERNET, especially in out their own resources. Information would surfing around looking for suitable research environmental science, economics and be networked out of the library to the class­ bookmarks during Term 3. We have a $400 medical technology areas. It's great to be rooms. unlimited time and volume contract with able to use the 'net' to contact NASA, look at Libraries in the old sense of the word will Iinet service providers.Few members of our air pollution from satellites, obtain infor­ change dramatically It is an exciting and campus would be unaware of the existence mation about endangered species, see challenging area to be involved in and one of INTERNET after noting the display in the what's on exhibition at the Louvre Art which necessitates the awareness of window at the entrance to the Library Gallery in Paris, print off the lyrics from technological developments and the Teaching staff members have been popular music, check out World Health and willingness to make use of them as an accessing local university library catalogues Greenpeace International organisations educational tool. and many staff and students are using E­ and even get a copy of the Federal mail to contact other schools, both Treasurer's Budget speech. It is amazing Mrs SPotter internationally and locallyWe see great what information students have located Head ofSenior School Library potential through this medium for our during the course of their studies. We also languages area. Library staff have even often resort to the 'net' if we find that all found a way to catalogue using the Library else fails. A recent example was when a of Congress in the USA and have joined class was studying biotechnology and a Teacher Librarian listserves (discussion student needed information on a form of PAGE TWELVE College JVews

Italian Interculturu Exchange Programme

Western Australian hospitality and warmth. When it came time for Francesca and Vittoria to depart in August, we didn't say goodbye, just "arrivederci!"

They're Off to Italy

This year has been unusual for All Saints' in relation to its involvement with the L-R: Sally Third (Year 11, host sister), Vittoria Intercultura Exchange Programme. Firstly Colizza, NatalieDowling (Year 12), Monica Barratt (Year 11, host sister), Francesca Ciammitti. two students were hosted from Italy instead of one and now we have been fortunate enough to be offered places to enable four Some ofthe Grounds Staff at work. (I-r): Steve Bright, Terry Each year approximately thirty students All Saints' Year 11 students to take part in come to Western Australia from Italy as part the exchange to Italy for two months at the of the WAATI (Western Australian end of 1995. Our very capable Grounds staff at All Association of Teachers of Italian) Saints' College, Steve Bright, Dan Kendrick, Intercultura Exchange Programme. They David Porter, Steve Worley under the super­ come from all over Italy to spend two vision of Head Groundsman,Terry Sproule, months in Western Australia with a host are responsible for the ongoing devel­ family and attend the school of their host opment and maintenance of the attractive sister/brother, be it a state or independent surrounds of the College. school. All schools in which Italian is taught The expertise of this team has been in Upper School are entitled to participate developing over the years and has now in the programme. reached a stage where landscape plans for Each school usually hosts one Italian specific areas requiring consideration of student for the period June to August, then aesthetic appeal, functional and mainte­ at the end of each year about thirty Western nance aspects, can be designed and Australian students travel to Italy for two implemented in-house. In all cases the months exchange there. plans are subject to the usual constraints of This year All Saints' College was fortunate budget, manpower, etc, to host two students; Francesca Ciammitti but our versatile and (14) from Perugia and Vittoria Colizza (17) obliging Grounds staff from Rome. During their stay here the girls L-R: Amy Gates, Monica Barratt, Jessica Cook, are very adaptable. had many new experiences. Some particu­ Natasha Roza-Butler. During this year, aside larly enjoyable experiences being the from maintaining the ocean, the forests in the south, Broome, Congratulations to Jessica Cook,Amy College grounds, the koalas, kangaroos and wombats.They found Gates, Monica Barratt and Natasha Roza­ main projects have been wearing a uniform to school very different Butler on being selected as representatives the landscaping of areas and chose subjects which they could not of All Saints' College. The girls will be surrounding the Chapel study in Italy, such as woodwork, photog­ hosted by families in various parts of Italy and Administration raphy, cooking and physical recreation. One and will attend school during their time extension and the recon­ thing both girls had in common - they did there. struction of the not like vegemite! We hope they have a wonderful time in propagation/nursery Current Year 12 student Natalie Dowling, Italy and that the adventure on which they area. Other projects prior was the All Saints' College representative are about to embark is one of the best to the end of the year who travelled to Italy on exchange for two experiences of their lives. will be the installation of months in December 1994 and found it to Congratulazioni e Buon Viaggio! the final stage of the sports oval reticulation, be an unforgetable, wonderful experience. Mrs L Maio "'. Natalie spent some time with the visiting Italian Teacher continued landscaping of .-/.,/ exchange students showing them some " .-/ PAGE THIRTEE College ews t Your Average Students Tackle Space Mystery 7rden Gnomes

Students from All Saints' College showed Tognolini, Director of the Educational their skills in Astronomy and a wide range Testing Centre at the University of ew of other science topics in the recent South Wales congratulated the 492 All Australian Schools Science Competition, Saints' students who participated on their the largest competition of its kind in the significant achievements in the competi­ world.The competition which is supported tion. Seven of these students were awarded by the Australian Science Teachers' Certificates of High Distinction (top 1% in Association, has been sponsored by Esso WA).All Saints' students also received 62 for the past fourteen years, the company Certificates of Distinction (next 10% in WA) believing it is helping to encourage excel­ and 87 Certificates of Credit (next 20% in lence in tomorrow's scientists, ensuring the WA). community can meet the challenges of the The seven students who received twenty-first century Certificates of High Distinction were: This year 400,599 students from 4,222 Benjamin Bowden (Year 6), Mark La Brooy, schools across Australia, ew Zealand, Michael Hewitt (Year 7), Blake Klyen (Year Ghana and the Asia-Pacific region partici­ 8), Raymond Sheh, Stuart Munro (Year 9), pated in the competition. Professor Jim Rodney Limerick (Year 10).

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the Chapel!Administration area and the construction of the new retaining wall on Ewing Avenue. In order to reduce the cost of purchasing new plants, the Grounds staff are increas­ ingly propagating and growing their own stock to plant throughout the campus and for sale to the College community Funds raised from the selling of plants are used for the purchase of small items necessary for the Grounds team. The first plant sale was held in Spring last year, the funds from which enabled the Grounds staff to construct a shade house for indoor plants. Next year it is envisaged that two plants sales will be held; one in Autumn and another in Spring. Right at the present time however, there are herbs palms, hrubs, ground covers and indoor plants ready for sale. The Ground staff welcomes you to visit, hopefully buying some plants at very reasonable prices and Budding scientists L-R: Rodney Limerick, Bloke Klyen, Roymond Sheh, Sluort Munro. assisting the College at the same time. We are very appreciative of the wonderful job done by this dedicated team, capably organised and ~=:t=:..' directed by their supervisor, Terry Sproule. PAGE FOURTEEN College ews

Defence Forces Scholarships

Bradley Hogan-Smith (Year 12/Stirling House) is one of only three Western Australian students to receive the Defence Force $1,000 educational schol­ arship, selected from eighty students throughout Australia. To enable his entry into the Air Force as a pilot next year, Bradley has recently taken part in the selection process in Adelaide and has now been recommended for acceptance, dependent upon his TEE results and medical test. He will study at the Defence Forces Academy in Canberra. Joanne Marsh (Year 12/0'Connor House) was ranked in the top one hundred and twenty applicants throughout Australia, after a selection process where she underwent aptitude, psychological and medical testing for entry into the Army Her entrance will still be dependent upon her TEE results and final medical test, after which she hopes

to start her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the Joanne Marsh and Bradley Hogan-Smith are pictured following the presentation by the Defence Forces Defence Forces Academy in Canberra, representatives. with the aim of finally working with the Intelligence Corps.

Student Wins Fashion Award

Year Twelve student, Elizabeth Clark who has always made clothing and Elizabeth was encouraged throughout by (Forrest House) has been interested in Elizabeth has made her own clothes since her family and teachers at All Saints', Mrs fashion and sewing for a long time; the she was in Year Eight. Anne Greville and Mrs Nicole Bronwasser, interest being sparked by her Grandmother This year Elizabeth entered the Apex all of whom were there to support her on Teenage Fashion Awards competition the evening of the finals, when she was which is open to all secondary school thrilled to win second place in the 'casual' students, submitting two entries, one in section.The entries were judged by three each of the 'fantasy' and 'casual day wear' people, one of whom was a representative sections, and both of which she modelled. from Tony Barlow Menswear and she won a In the first heat ('fantasy') her entry was portable CD player and work experience a full length dress, the lace-up bodice made opportunities for her efforts. of white satin covered with a contrasting Following her graduation from All Saints' fabric and the full skirt made of gold College at the end of this year, Elizabeth metallic fabric with a white overskirt.AIl wants to study a course in Fashion Textiles twenty entries in this section went on to the at TAFE and ultimately to work in the final heat. fashion industry We congratulate Elizabeth In the 'casual day wear' section, on her achievement and wish her well in Elizabeth's garment (referred to as the her endeavours with tertiary study and 'grunge' look), consisted of black PVC future employment prospects. jeans, white satin top and black satin jacket. Elizabeth's was one of twenty of the fifty entries in this section which were chosen for the final heat, held at the Hyatt on Sunday, 3rd September. PAGE FIFTEEN Parents and $riends

Of particular note amongst the varied activ­ The P&F is responsible for the operation of the Canteen and Uniform Store, co-ordination of ities of the Parents' and Friends' Society and which is undertaken by two conveners appointed from the P&F Executive. In 1995 Mrs its associated groups during Term 3, was the Susanne Payne is responsible for the Canteen, with Mrs Nola O'Byrne the Manager; Mrs sponsorship of six female students who Charmian Barnett being responsible for the Uniform Store, managed by Mrs Ruth McCracken. were chosen to represent Western Australia in the under-17 Schoolgirls'Touch team. Naomi Quartermaine, Meghan Grant, Uniform Store Rebecca Cooper, Emily Halliday, Jane Porter and Emma Law were each given $250 by The Uniform Store com­ the P&F to assist with expenses incurred in menced business at the end travelling to the Australian Schools Touch of 1980, in far more humble Championships (boys and girls), held in surroundings than the Canberra during September. Canteen. Located in a small Another important current involvement room to the side of the lies in the marketing of the 1996 calendar Canteen (now the Canteen commissioned by the ational Trust. Our office), the Uniform Store committee, chaired by P&F Activities Co­ was operated by the first ordinator and Vice President, Colin Munro, convener, Mrs Jane Geary and Mrs Ruth McCracken, Manager (centre) with two ofher assistants, took part in the official launch of the calen­ her many helpers, selling Mrs Jacqui Smith (left) and Mrs Ruth Holtham. dar, which was held at the headquarters of optional uniform items. the ational Trust in the Old Observatory in Foundation students obtained the main uni­ This came to fruition when our current West Perth on 11 th August.The students form items (shorts, skirt, shirt and jumper) Manager, Mrs Ruth McCracken, who had whose work had been chosen for the calen­ from Boans or the Rossmoyne Drapery.A taken over in December 1985 from Mrs dar were also present (Katie Read ofYear blazer became part of the uniform during Bentley, made the big move from the trans­ 11 is pictured in front of her sketch). 1982 and by the end of that year, the full portable in January 1990. uniform was being sold by the Uniform Today the Uniform Store is a very differ­ Store (still operating from the small room ent scene from those early days, situated in next to the Canteen). By this time our first far more attractive surroundings, with mod­ Manager, Mrs Lyn Bentley had been ern shelving, better fitting rooms, comput­ employed. erised stock control and credit card facili­ [n November 1983, the Uniform Store was ties available to parents. relocated into the transportable building Mrs McCracken would welcome any (now used for Photography) at the rear of assistance offered and can be contacted at the campus next to the caretaker's house. the Uniform Store on 310 1471,during the Plans were being made at this time for an following times: Mon 8.00am-l.30pm;Wed area to be made available in the proposed 12.0Q-4.00pm;Thurs 3.0Q-5.00pm, 6.00­ extensions to the Performing Arts Centre. 9.00pm. The original pieces remained on display at the Old Observatory for the following four weeks for public viewing and will be Canteen on display again during the College's annu­ The Canteen has operated since the first other ladies; Mrs Rae Platt, Mrs Jill Craigie al art exhibition on 30th and 31st October. school day on 10th February 1981 for the and our current Manager, Mrs Nola O'Byrne. The calendars would make an ideal ninety foundation students of All Saints' As for the Uniform Store, the service and Christmas gift for sending overseas and are College. Mrs Alison Hagan, the first Manager commitment of all these ladies to this available for sale from Administration at the remembers how even before opening, the important facet of the College, has been College for $10.00. brand-new screens had to be replaced as most valued by the Parents' and Friends' they had been destroyed by vandals. Society and the College community The Canteen staffand volunteers (l-r): Mrs Karen Having been built as part of the original The Canteen relies heavily on the assis­ Bevilaqua, Mrs Nola O'Byrne (Manager), Mrs Lillian building project in 1980, the Canteen tance of volunteers to provide the service. Barkes, Mrs Jan Dayton, Mrs Karen McAuliffe, Mrs April Watkinson, Mrs Susanne Payne (Convener). housed basic equipment at that time, with Parents not already committed to Canteen borrowed pie warmers and without many duty are encouraged to contact Nola of the advantages of O'Byrne (310 1470) who would love to hear today's facilities. Several from you even if you are only able to spare upgrades have been a few hours per month. undertaken over the The extent of voluntary help in the early years and the Canteen years of development of the College is not is a far cry from the often remembered or recognised, but original model, catering should be appreciated by all those who for many of our 923 stu­ enjoy the benefits of today's facilities. For dents as well as staff, the efforts of all involved, both paid and every school day voluntary over the College's fifteen-year life, Since Mrs Hagan's and including those currently involved, we term, the Canteen has thank you. been managed by three PAGE SIXTEEN !Former Students

Tony and their son Jeremy (6 months) all KentWatson travelled to California for the wedding. (1988 Leaver) There were many happy get togethers prior to and following the wedding and On completion ofYear Twelve in 1988, with Matthew's family and several friends also an average academic record, teachers, par­ managed to squeeze in a tour of the ents and counsellors guided me to study Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks before Product Design at Curtin University. returning home.The only sad note for the Two years of fun at Curtin prompted me wedding party and guests was spending an to study in another country, with an otherwise pleasant day on San Diego har­ exchange programme to Illinois, USA bour watching the Australian Challenge sounding most appealing. On return, the boat's elimination from the America's Cup final semester of study to gain my degree was difficult to say the least; perhaps my enthusiasm was still lying on Venice Beach, California! Matthew (centre) pictured in California with Adarn, Todd and Darren. Sarah Bee The next eighteen months consisted of (1986 Leaver) odd jobs like mining and bar work, with heaps of sport in between. Design took a On Saturday 30th September, Sarah Bee back seat as my interest turned to more Matthew Power married Brendan Hynes at St John's physical activities, which eventually led to Anglican Church in Fremantle. (1986 Leaver) the Fire Brigade. The newlyweds will reside in Bunbury, My second application for a position as a where Sarah works as a Chemist at Cable Darren Youens,Todd Gardner (1986 leavers) Fire Fighter Trainee was accepted, allowing Sands (WA) Pty Ltd. and Adam Herps (1987 leaver) were all on me to begin a training course in Belmont. hand at Del Mar, California for the wedding After an intensive three-month programme I of Matthew Power (1986 leaver) and Celine finally began shift work in Perth Central Fire Thompson of Solana Beach, California on Station on 20th December 1993. Since then Saturday 22nd April 1995. Matthew met I've worked at a variety of stations from Celine while he, Todd and Darren were tour­ Balcatta to Maddington, thoroughly enjoy­ ing the USA together in 1992. Guests from ing every minute of it.The main duties of France, England,Australia, Canada and fire fighting and vehicle rescues are often throughout the USA attended the beautiful difficult, exhausting and emotionally drain­ wedding ceremony conducted by Father ing, but the camaraderie and team work Jarrad at the Episcopal Church in Del Mar. amongst the uniformed staff is fantastic. Matthew and Todd were foundation stu­ Whilst my enjoyment for physical work dents of All Saints' College when they and training, willingness to learn new activi­ joined the Year Seven enrichment class in ties and moderate appreciation of academ­ 1981. Darren started in Year Eight the follow­ ic study continues, I can't think of any job ing year and all graduated in 1986, remain­ more suitable for me. ing close friends ever since. Todd, Darren 199 5 FSA and Matthew's brother-in-law Tony Smith were groomsmen at the wedding. CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL Adam, who graduated from All Saints' College in 1987, arrived in California (to test p A R T y the surfing!) just prior to the wedding and following the wedding, proceeded on a tour of the USA.All of Matthew's visiting male friends (excluding Dad, who wasn't game to attend) enjoyed his bachelor's send-off in Las Vegas.Very little detail has been report­ ed. Matthew and Celine are now living close to the surf beach at Del Mar and Matthew, ~nster Christmas Party who has a Bachelor of Business (Curtin University) and is a CPA, works with 7.00pm - Midnight Deloittes in San Diego. Celine who is a grad­ Friday December lst, 1995 uate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, is now continuing post graduate con­ ~ version studies for teaching. All Saints' College Oval Matthew's parents, Pat and Bill Power of All FSA Members FREE Melville, his sister Stephanie (from London) Non-members $10.00 and his sister Kathryn with her husband (Find Your In~ile In Tlai. luue of CQ) Kent on the job PAGE SEVENTEEN /Former Students

What They Are Doing Now

Tania BurIes (1991 Leaver). In 1992 at the Western Australian Municipal 1990 and graduated in 1993 with • Tania did work experience with the Association as their Community Road Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor All Saints' College Grounds staff, Safety Officer. She has recently become of Laws. Resident Boarding Master at during her year of study for her engaged to Mark Taylor, intending to be Wesley College 1988 to 1992.Joined Advanced Certificate in Horticulture married in about eighteen months time. Royal Australian Navy as an under- at Bentley TAFE. She started work in Sol (formerly Bryn Hutcheon) (1992 graduate legal officer 1992 and 1993 with Sonter's Fern Nurseries in • Leaver).Worked at Coles Supermarkets, completed Articles and was admitted Wanneroo in the nursery, when she Woolleen Station, Spectrum Plastics, WA to the Bar in WA in December 1994. decided Horticulture was not her Recycling and Fauldings Pharmaceu- Married Agatha Barabas 10 December scene and became the Sales Rep for ticals, also various other small jobs (ie 1994. Completed four month qualified the companyTania loves her job, Greenpeace, painter's assistant). Has entry Officers' course at HMAS selling to all retail outlets and hopes been unemployed and a student at Creswell 1995 and posted to Naval eventually to transfer her expertise to Murdoch Uni for nearly one semester. Support Command, Sydney as the wine industry Currently she and Presently working in a band called Assistant Command Legal Officer. Has fiance Wayne (whom Tania met at Ananda which came last in its first heat applied to do a Master of Defence Rottnest on a Year 11 Biology camp) of the Campus Bands and since gone Studies at ADFA and is considering a are restoring their house at Eden Hill. on to do two gigs a week for the past Grad Dip in Finance and Investment Michael Usher (1987 Leaver). two months. Was on Media Committee through the Australian Securities • Michael is a Journalist with Channel 9 for the Big Forest Rally held on the Institute. An intensive foreign language in Sydney Perth Esplanade and organised a training course has been offered to Ainslie Castle (1989 Leaver).After fundraising band night on 30 enable him to take up overseas • gaining a Diploma in Travel and September at UWA to raise money for postings as an attache. Tourism at the Australian Business the WA Forest Alliance. Has been a Deanne Haffner (1985 Leaver) College,Ainslie did secretarial work practising Buddhist for two years and • Lives in Queensland. 18 months into a before opening a business with her attended three meditation retreats - and PhD on the subject of "Accacias in Dry father in 1992. Following that she lived still not enlightened. Practised Iyengar Zone Areas", but has put on hold at and worked in London, travelling Yoga for six months. May all beings be present to earn some taxable income around the UK and Europe in 1994, happy and well! in a research capacity Loves cooking, before returning to Perth in 1995, Sarah Chescoe (1991 Leaver). Sarah preserving, playing netball,swimming where her daughter Liliosa was born • particularly remembers her enjoyment and has just purchased a on 27 July of Art at All Saints' and the encour- 'Queenslander' home in Townsville. Jodie Knight (1988 Leaver). Jodie agement given by Mr Brewin. Penelope Horn (Fish) (1986 • graduated from the West Australian Continuing her study in the field of Art, • Leaver) Whilst studying course at Nanny College followed by Sarah will complete her Bachelor of Edith Cowan, began working for a employment with a Dalkeith family Visual Arts, majoring in fibre/textiles at video company. Married husband Deciding to venture overseas, she Curtin University at the end of 1995. John in All Saints' Chapel in 1990 and_ worked for two different\families over From September to December this year, moved to Kalgoorlie. Worked at a two-year period in Canada, which Sarah will study Visual Art in Yogyakarta historic Boulder Block Hotel. First , she thoroughly enjoyed. Next May Indonesia as an exchange student at child Robert born in Kalgoorlie, Jodie will return to Canada to catch the university there. second child Louise, born back in up with her families and friends and Cheryl McCool (1990 Leaver). Cheryl Perth in 1993. Continued working for see more of the country Meantime • studied at Edith Cowan University the video company, making a TV ~ she is working in the family business where she completed a Bachelor of programme at company studio. as the Office Administrator prior to Arts in Education (Primary) Degree. Currently at Lake Argyle where John marrying her fiaRce (whom she met Staying on to complete her fourth year works on the hydropower plant. Now in Canada) on 17th February 1996 at to gain a Bachelor of Education, she doing a course in child psychology St Mary's Church in South Perth. did her major teaching practice in the Christopher Davies (1990 Leaver) Amanda Wood (1988 Leaver). Year Three classroom at All Saints' in • Currently working in Melbourne at • Travelling for a couple of years after 1993 and worked in the Junior School Cash Converters store in Forest Hill. leaving All Saints' Amanda landed in- doing relief teaching. Cheryl now Brendon Bryden (1989 Leaver) Broome working as a cook for a pearl teaches Year Four at the Bunbury • Worked for Commonwealth Bank farming company, staying there for Cathedral Grammar School, which she from 1989 for five years. Now running another two years. Returning to Perth is enjoying very much. a mussel farm in Cockburn Sound. she worked for different companies in Scott Ritchie (1985 Leaver). Scott Built a house in Mandurah in 1992. roles which included administration, • studied B Arts at UWA 1986/87, then Married in 1994 and has two children community development and promo- transferred to Murdoch ,B Comm in· Monique (4) and Tyson (6 weeks). tions, enabling her to gain a position 1988, foundation student in Law faculty i PAGE EIGHTEE $ormer Students

Saturday 7th October 1995 marked the ten­ enjoyed the five hours of eating,drinking, year reunion for the foundation and 1985 reminiscing and generally catching up on graduating students of All Saints' College. A what had been happening since leaving planning committee was established in July school in 1985. and the meetings which took place culmi­ icole Burton flew in from Tokyo for the nated in the cocktail evening held at the event, Emma Geary from the Eastern States, Mystical Cave in West Perth. Donald Cummins and atasha DeBellis Sixty-two former students, partners and (Gould) from Geraldton, Ellen Hickman former (and some still current) staff from Albany and others from the far-flung reaches of the metropolitan area. The Mystical Cave has a wonderful dance floor which was supported by music from the 1970s and 80s, but such was the nature of the ev ning that nobody took up the oppor­ tunity to dance - we were all too excited and interested in chatting. The vening was a great success and in the end w were turning people out of the venue at 1:30am. Many chose to extend the evening at a local nightclub, while others went horn tired and fulfilled. Thanks need to be extended to the hard­ working committee of Lisa Rich (Watson), Helen Fell, Jamie Lyford, Robert Williams, Perri Hochwald-Jones (Whitaker),Catherine McCracken (Goldsmith) and John Tanner, all of whom worked very hard to ensure the success of the evening. Plans ar currently underway for an infor­ mal BBQ for foundation students to be held at the College in mid-Decemb r. Further details will be posted oUt at a later date. PAGE NINETEEN $ormer Students

and in one of the most private of positions. He's in the Army Now! In total there were six field exercises which reached up to Platoon strength operations with cadets filling appointments ranging from Riflemen to Section Midway through Year Twelve, after consid­ Commanders, Sergeants and Platoon erable thought and encouragement from Commanders.Our time at RMC finished my parents, I decided to apply for the Army with an excellent graduation parade and Ready Reserve First Appointment Course celebrations. We were presented with our (RRES FAC) ,a scheme which would see me Queen's Commission by the Chief of the venture into army life in 1995. General Staff, Lt General Sanderson. There The application, testing and selection wasn't one parent's face not beaming with took place over several months.The testing pride throughout the whole affair. was by no means difficult, only the testing We were then off to our respective corps of my patience. At the conclusion of testing, and units. Males had a choice of Artillery or I was accepted and also invited to apply for Infantry, females RAEME (Electrical and officer training. I had been unaware of this Mechanical Engineers), Ordinance, facet of the scheme and after further Transport and Signals. Those of us who thought decided to proceed with yet went to Infantry did our Regimental another application, which led to further Officers' basic course at Singleton for one testing. On this occasion the testing was month, which consisted primarily of range considerably more difficult. As a result, I qualifications as Officers-in-Charge of was flown to Adelaide in January to Practices, using various weapons. From undergo a full day before a selection there it was on to Brisbane and to my Unit, board.The applicants were assessed on 49th Battalion, the Royal Queensland their skills in written and oral problem­ Regiment. Here I discovered I would be the solving and leadership potential - a very mortar line Officer and after only four interesting experience. weeks in Brisbane, I was sent back to Shortly after my return to Perth I was Singleton for another nine weeks. After this notified of my acceptance and two weeks I returned to Brisbane. later was on my way to 1st Recruit Training My year of full-time service will end upon Battalion 1 RTB Kapooka, near Wagga the conclusion of Ready Soldier '96. This is Wagga in NSW Here I would join the other the big exercise run at the start of the new thirty-three successful applicants from year. On my return home I will take up my around Australia, our ages ranging from offer to study at UWA, from which I deferred twenty-three down to myself and one other this year. seventeen year-old. We became 31 Platoon. For anyone who is undecided as to what Kapooka was a cultural shock for most, to do after completing Year Twelve, Ready myself included, the four weeks at Kapooka Reserve is worth considering. It will provide serving as an introduction to army life and you with a taste of something different, an learning basic elements of soldiering such opportunity to develop new skills and as drill and weapons handling. For some Andrew on parade! independence and put money in your the experience was very painful, for most it pocket.The RRES FAC is excellent if you want to 'test the waters' of army life. If it was tolerable, and for some strange reason I R&Ps (restrictions of privileges) for some appeals you can take the option of going found it almost enjoyable.We all survived indiscretions whilst at Majura. full-time at the end of the year, if not, and the next phase was the Royal Military The time at RMC was filled with lectures remember it is only for one year. The best College (RMC), Duntroon. whilst we were in barracks and practical thing about the RRES FAC is the people you RMC was vastly different to Kapooka training when out in the field on exercises. meet and the great friendships formed. For lifestyle. It did have its drawbacks along We spent a total of fifty-two days of the five anyone who has no real plans after with its improvements.The motto for the months at RMC out in the field and it was completing Year Twelve and would like a RRES FAC is Sleepus Deprauartis (deprive here that the more memorable events took break from education, I can recommend cadets of sleep).This it did quite superbly. place. One such event was when Randall RRES FAC to you. So much so that the average amount of Deer felt the urge to answer the call of Although I am now an Officer of the sleep for our course was between five and nature. With nightfall approaching and Australian Army, once I return to full-time six hours a night. Randall outside the perimeter on his toilet study my only commitment will be to We had been at RMC for three days when break, the enemy decided to attack but devote fifty days a year for the next four we were taken to Majura Field firing range unfortunately stumbled across Officer years to the army. In return, the army will to learn basic skills such as navigation, field Cadet Deer being at one with nature and financially assist me to complete my signals and contact drills. After three weeks doing as any good soldier would, he studies. 'out bush' we returned to Canberra for our directed a burst of fire at the enemy.Thus first weekend off since leaving home. I and Officer Cadet Deer had defended his 2nd Lt Andrew Peebles two others however missed this as we did section with his pants around his ankles PAGE TWENTY ~Tunior School

Junior School Concert

The Junior School Concert was held on Friday 15th September and it was certainly a feast of colour and talent. The aim of this concert was to involve all students and to this end the classroom teachers were responsible for most of the items. Some of the dance students, under the direction of Miss Richens, and the Speech and Drama students under the direction of Ms Cale, Successful Science Talent Search students: (I-r) also performed. Andrew Miller, CIaire Bowden, Laro Holbeck, The energy and enthusiasm of all the Mitchell Manning. students carried a very supportive audience on a varied journey through many aspects As part of the Junior School Enrichment of the animal kingdom, monsters and Programme during Term 2 and part of Term spooks and cable TV 3 students in Years Four to Seven spent The beautiful costumes in the Pre­ T~esday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00, Primary item, IfI Were a Butterfly, were an working on their entries for the Science absolute delight and a credit to the nimble Talent Search. fingers which produced them. We won't Students were able to choose a specific Students enjoy the dancing with the African dance forget the raucous chickens in Hattie and category such as a science game, a science group. the Fox by Year One, or the beautiful Year poster, an investigation, an invention or a Two bush animals in Tie Me Kangaroo photographic display and with the help of Down Sport.The Whale Rap with its the three staff facilitators, Mrs Andrewartha, International Day in shimmering blue ocean and bubbles, Ms Burns and Mr Taylor, many fine entries certainly suited the environmentally the Junior School were submitted. conscious Year Threes. The exuberance of Over 1,000 entries were received by the the cowgirl dancers in Cotton Eye lo and Science Teachers' Association and most of On Friday 12th August the students in the the excellent monologue Grasshopper from our students received a merit award for Junior School came dressed as someone The Ant and the Grasshopper delivered by their entry which was a most commend­ from another country. A wide range of Jonathan Koch, were highlights of the first able effort. nationalities were represented; a little Dutch half. The Pied Piper ofHamelin Town by Year We are very proud of Claire Bowden and girl in clogs, Japanese ladies in kimonos, Four and Five, provided a fitting conclusion Lara Holbeck (Year 4), who won second American Indians,Aborigines and dinky-di to the first half of the concert. prize in the State for their Science Game in Australian stockmen. The students had been An entertaining duologue by Adeline their age category.Andrew Miller (Year 6) studying customs and cultures of other Tubb and Rachel Ward - Hating Alison came second in the Science Investigation lands as a lead up to International Day. Ashley, led to a range of very effective items category for his age group and Mitchell The Assembly was a celebration of from Year Six, who frightened us with ghosts Manning (Year 6) won a special prize, colour and cultural diversity and the items and monsters aided by bizarre make up, a awarded by the WA Society of Petroleum ranged from a choral work, to a debate by smoke machine and a very competent 6T Engineers. Year Six students on the topic of nuclear band. 7P kept us in touch with their humor­ testing. However, it was the visiting African ous perceptions of current events and the dance group which performed their origi­ 7B item appealed to all dog lovers in the nal tribal music that really got us all swing­ audience with their choral verse rendition ing. From Mrs Williams and Mr Mike Board, of Song ofthe Dogs. The young dancers in MLA for Jandakot, down to the youngest the Lion King were a delightful contrast. Pre-Primary student, the African beat was The concert items were announced very totally infectious and resulted in hand clap­ competently by the two MCs, Christine ping and stomping for at least twenty min­ Chan and Angela Richardson and the utes. backstage crew, Christian Osmetti, Dane Lunch was a treat of curries, fried rice, Banquer and Nathan Avery kept the show spaghetti bolognaise and Greek honey running smoothly. Nigel Kerr made an desserts. excellent assistant lighting manager and his It was a pleasure to have a visiting expertise with the smoke machine added a Japanese student join 5C for a few days lot of atmosphere. leading up to Friday and a very moving part It was a great night, with the Performing of our Assembly was a reflection by Andrew Arts Centre filled to capacity with hundreds Chiang of 7B about his Japanese homestay of supportive parents, relatives and friends. student, Sachiki Kaneda.

Pre-primary item "If f Were a Butterfly" (above) and Year 1 item "Hattie and the Fox" (below). PAGE TWENTY-ONE ~[unior School

Junior School 10th World Fundraising Gymnaestrada in Berlin

Drummond House, under the direction of Rahni Greene (Year 5) was fortunate Mr Plumb and House Captains,Angela enough to represent her Gymnastics Club Richardson and Max Jeganathan, raised and Australia at the 10th World money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Gymnaestrada held in Berlin in July 1995. during Term 2. In September 1994, Rahni's gymnastics Angela and Max were delighted to visit club sent a team to compete in the Justin Ward's house in Joondalup. Justin has Australian Gymfest National Titles against One ofthe All Saints' netball teams. a tumour on the brain and had wished for twenty-two other teams from Australia and a cubby house so that he could play New Zealand, thirteen of which were JSHM Co-educational outside, but be shaded from the sun which seeking ratification from the Australian affects his eyes. Angela and Max said it was Gymnastics Federation, to represent Schools Year 7 Winter very gratifying and exciting to see Justin get Australia at the Berlin event. The World Carnival his wish and that the money raised by Gymnaestrada is held every four years, but Drummond - over $160.00, had contributed this is only the second time Australia has This inaugural event was held at All' Saints' to the cubby and a variety of other gifts that been represented and after keen compe­ College on Thursday 27th July, a mild and had been bought for him. tition, Rahni's team was selected - a first for rain free day. Nearly five hundred Year A card has been received from the Ward Western Australia. Seven students participated from Carmel family, expressing their sincere gratitude for Following selection for this international School, Frederick Irwin Anglican our fundraising effort. To quote the words of event, Rahni commenced training in Community School, John XXIII College, the family: "To all the wonderful children November 1994.With more than ten hours John Septimus RoelThomas Scott Anglican and teachers atAll Saints' College, this is a of practice per week for several months, the School,John Wollaston Anglican very big thank you from our son }ustin, who six-minute routine, to the music Rhythm Community School, Loreto, Newman received all these wonderful gifts from your Nation, took shape and started to be finely College and St Andrew's School. fundraising effort." honed. Within the routine which combined The focus of the carnival was on partici­ dance and gymnastics, the thirteen pation, without finals. It was about giving Angela Richardson and Max leganathan with the co­ gymnasts aged from eight to eighteen years, students the opportunity to display skills founder ofthe Make-A- Wish Foundation, Mrs Linda performed pyramids, tumbling routines, learnt, promoting fun and enjoyment, Paulling holding lustin Ward, Mrs lo Court and other hand springs, back flips, splits and other friend. encouraging everyone to participate and individual, pair and group moves. The group highlighting the importance of fair play.The was invited to perform at the Australian aims of the carnival were well met and the Gymnastics Championships in May 1995, behaviour of the students was exemplary, giving them an excellent preparation oppor­ their enthusiasm and participation infec­ tunity for the Gymnaestrada. tious. On 4th July Rahni and her mother left There were six rounds of activities ­ with the team for Paris where they spent a football (six teams), soccer (fifteen teams), few days (including visiting Euro Disney), hockey (eight teams) and netball then travelled by train through Belgium and (seventeen teams).The logistics of organ­ on to Berlin. Once at the Gymnaestrada ising such a day involved many hours, even with the other 30,000 gymnasts (4,500 in days, of preparation for which Mr Jenzen the Swiss team alone), the team put in two and Mrs Ramsay, and Mr Power from full performances.Three weeks in Berlin Newman College are to be congratulated also gave them the opportunity to appre­ on their superb effort. Our Grounds staff ciate the beauty and history of the city and contributed greatly by marking out all of the hospitality of the people. the courts and playing fields and members Rahni's hard work and dedication to her of the Ladies' Forum provided a delicious sport were rewarded with this wonderful lunch for the visiting staff and referees. opportunity to represent her country We The football, netball,soccer and hockey thank her for her willingness to share sporting associations provided some expert something of the joy of her trip with us. umpiring, as did our own Senior School students. At the end of the day, five hundred tired but very happy students departed, each with a bag of sporting mementos and gifts from the sporting associations and Healthways. Mrs J Williams Head ofJunior School Rahni Greene photographed in Berlin with some of herAustralian team members and other international gymnasts. PAGE TWE TY-TWO cS ort

Athletics Rugby

A brave and committed All Saints' College A squad of very dedicated athletes had Invitation Rugby Union XV found one of started training four times a week, eight Britain's top rugby schools too much for weeks prior to the ACC Inter-school Athletics them to handle on Monday evening, 31st Carnival, in the quest to be competitive on July at the All Saints' College grounds.The our inaugural appearance in '1\ division.With Monmouth School team, which was on tour the valued assistance of National and State in Australia, was hosted by All Saints' Athletics coaches Kieren Finn and Ed College students during the Perth leg of Neimenis, former students Mark Pressley, their tour. They boasted of having two age­ Ben Mansom, Joshua Hayes and Desiree performances, ensured our success. group Welsh internationals in the team, plus Bell, we were giving it our best. The athletes Considering the size of our school (the a number of players who have played for wer rewarded after their early morning smallest at the Carnival), the team per­ other representative sides. training sessions with wonderful breakfasts formed particularly well, being our first time The touring party of twenty-five players provided by Mrs Diane Passmore and Mrs in the '1\ division of the premier event on the had developed and honed their skills to a Karen Bevilaqua, whose efforts were greatly ACC athletics calendar. very advanced degree and they clearly appreciated. Thanks are extended to parents, former showed the advantage of having played On 19th September, a 'special' training day students and All Saints' teaching staff for together for several years. They played a typ­ was held at Perry Lakes for those athletes their assistance,support and encourage­ ical Welsh game, dominated by fast, open who had shown commitment and attended ment. Every athlete in the team can feel rugby and clever kicking. Their rhythm and training sessions on a regular basis. proud of their performance, which due to second phase rugby was a joy to behold, Following a morning of strenuous training, hard work and dedication, contributed to and if it hadn't been for some very deter­ relaxation in the form of lunch and Q-Zar in the overall success of the team. mined defence by the All Saints' College Fremantle was enjoyed by the team. Miss M Bozich boys, the score could well have blown out The following day the team competed in ACC Athletics Co~rdinator by embarrassing proportions. a quadrangular carnival hosted by All For All Saints' College, former student Saints',on grounds which were the envy of David Turk led from the front and he was all other competitors. Many comments were ably supported by scrum half Heng Tan, fly Inter-House Athletics half Brent Barton, props John Irvine and passed on the excellent condition of the Wade Machar, and the magnificent tackling track and oval and our Grounds staff are to Carnival of the All Saints"man of the match', Chris be congratulated. The other three compet­ Athletes were already training in earnest for McMaster. ing chools were Corpus Christi College, the Inter-school event, when the Inter-house Monmouth played the State under-19s the Lumen Christi College and Seton Catholic Carnival was held on 24th August. Once again, Stirling House was the eventual victor following Wednesday evening before flying College. All Saints' was extremely competi­ with 2672 points. out to Sydney for the next stage of their trip. tive on this day, giving us a good measure of The final results and the champion ath­ letes are listed here: I recently received a letter from the our progress and our athletes the oppor­ U-1,4 Girls Monmouth School Coach, thanking All tunity to perform under competition Runner-Up: Serena Blackney Cowan Champion: Victoria Barnett Durack Saints' for our hospitality and friendship, conditions as a lead-up to the Inter-school U-14 Boys which he described as 'first rate'. Some of event the next week. Runner-Up: Andrew Mills Murdoch the Welsh boys had been so impressed with Our main aim at the Inter-school carnival Champion: Bradley Avery Stirling U-15 Girls Perth they were hoping to return. on Monday 25th September was to be com­ Runner-Up: Robyn Cooper Murdoch The Monmouth team enjoyed more petitive and to maintain our position in the Champion: Emma Law Cowan U-15 Boys rugby games against Eastern States schools '1\ division for future years. On the day, we Runner-Up: Charles Street O'Connor and a stopover in Hong Kong, on their way well and truly achieved this. An overall team Champion: Patrick Kunz Cowan home to Wales. effort in both track and field events, with U-16 Girls Runner-Up: Jacinta Cubitt Murdoch Mr R Chandler special mention of our excellent results in Champion: Meghan Grant Stirling Rugby Coach the under-16 division, winning both boys' U-16 Boys. Runner-Up: Mark Hewitt Durack and girls' relays, and many fine individual Champion: Brendon Dunlop Stirling Open Girls Runner-Up: Emily Halliday Cowan Champion: Marta Krzywicki Murdoch Open Boys Runner-Up: Dean Huppatz Murdoch Champion: Robert Bone Murdoch

House Points Tally Stirling 2672 Cowan 2482 Murdoch 2371 Forrest 2343 Durack 2322 O'Connor 2136 PAGE TWENTY-THREE Sport

Junior Climbing Competition

The 1995 Western Australian Junior Climbing Competition, sponsored by Mountain Designs, was held on Sunday 17th September at Hale School on their indoor climbing wall. Of the one hundred and sixty climbers from schools around the metropolitan area, seven students from All Saints' competed: Sarah Chisholm and Katie Read in the under-18 girls, which Katie won against very skilled competition; Shawn Brogden and Ryan Brogden in the under-18 boys, where Shawn was awarded fourth position, competing against extremely talented and experienced climbers; and Jeremy Hickson, Mark Hewitt and Joshua Smithson in the under-16 boys, who acquitted themselves admirably. An All Saints' College staff member, Mrs Patricia Tyrrell, who was one of the four At the beginning of 1995, a team from After more sightseeing, we headed for judges of the competition, attested to the Western Australia was chosen to represent England, driving for fourteen hours to high calibre of the talent represented and Australia in the Junior Exchange Sailing Calais in France, caught the ferry early in made special mention of the stamina Scheme (JESS). The team consisted of six the morning to Dover (taking two hours), required to sustain such a demanding sailors, a coach and a manager. then drove for another four hours to activity. [n June, after many months of training, we Warsash in England near Southampton. We Students clearly benefited from their left to tour Europe for two months sailing in had a week of sightseeing visiting London, practice sessions on the College's climbing 420s. We towed the three yachts and our Stonehenge,Avebury and Cowes to see the wall. During Term 4, it is hoped rock climbs coach's boat on our thirty-foot trailer, fireworks for the Admirals Cup. can be organised at local venues, as part of behind ourVW van (travelling very slowly We sailed a regatta on the Solent, where the Climbing Club under the supervision of up the hills in Switzerland). Firstly we went there was a huge amount of tide and light Mrs Tyrrell and Mr Keith Brewin. to Germany to pick up the boats, our first winds.These were challenging conditions regatta being in Niewport, Belgium, where because we weren't used to the tide. We there was a lot of tide and varying amounts finished the regatta in 52nd place, the other lames Halt (Year 8) and Katie Read (Year JJ) of wind. About eighty boats from all over crews 38th and 55th. practise an the All Saints' climbing wall. Europe competed in each regatta and in Finally we drove back to Germany to Niewport we were placed 35th, the other pack up the boats on a farm in Alfeld, ready Australians,36th and 55th. for next year's JESS tour. It had been a very We then had one week before the next interesting and enjoyable two months. We regatta so a couple of days were spent made a lot of great friends in Europe, learnt sightseeing in Belgium, before travelling to a lot, saw heaps of places and hopefully Switzerland. We went hiking in the finished up as better sailors. mountains and [ saw snow for the first time. Our next regatta was in Lausanne, Susan Ghent Switzerland, on Lake Geneva. Unfortunately Year Twelve there wasn't enough wind to complete a series, but we had a volleyball tournament instead. Switzerland was very expensive - it costs A$12.00 for a $3.95 meal at Macas, but it was worth it. We then drove to Traveminde in the north of Germany where the conditions were similar to being on the Swan River. We were placed 22nd and the other Aussies, 39th and 56th. The regatta was a lot of fun and our accommodation, which was on an old sailing ship called the Passat, was very enjoyable.