theDove The Magazine of All Saints’ College Issue 66 Winter 2011 Acknowledgments From the Editor Inside this issue Editor IN an increasingly globalised world, it is vital The global media printed and broadcast 4 From the Principal 28 Senior School Sian Orchard 66 that we develop a broad world view through devastating news of the world’s natural disasters in 5 Chaplain Chatter French Exchange students from Nice, Art Director multicultural awareness, understanding and recent months, as described on page 5 by College Liz Gray portraiture workshops, Double Tony Clarke, Spirit interaction. All Saints’ College embraces and Chaplain, Father Braden Short. Through various 6 China Tour group meets Prime Minister triumph in major Chemistry competition, promotes opportunities for its students to develop fundraising activities and community service Hammarskjöld Trophy Competition success, Printer 7 Ernie Dingo visits the Junior School cultural understanding both abroad and closer to projects, the College continues to support and care Students step out on Sydney Dance Tour, Lamb Print 8 10th Anniversary Literature Festival home, as highlighted in this edition of The Dove. for its local and international neighbours in times Curtin University Art excursion, Helping Photography College Principal, Dr Geoffrey Shaw, writes on of need. 11 Rockfest Hands, Photography excursions capture Community Relations Department, Photo Hendriks, Well-known Indigenous Australian, Ernie Dingo, page 4 about the benefits for our students in being 12 Cyber-safe students lead by example the imagination, Year 12 Retreat, Urinetown Community Newspaper Group, staff and students part of a culturally diverse and co-educational spent two days in the Junior School at the end of the Musical 13 Kenya World Challenge training expedition Editorial Contributors school population. The wider range of ideas, Term 2, engaging staff and students in various 38 From the Archive Staff, students and College community members activities to expand their knowledge of Indigenous perspectives and interactions that arise from 14 Staff News 25th Anniversary of Year 12 Retreats the Dove Proof Readers these differences in others are empowering and traditions and cultural history. This positive worth celebrating. experience was important in the development 18 Junior School 40 From the Parents and Friends’ Society Community Relations Department, From the Head of Junior School, Lord THE dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a Mrs Mary Thornton The international tour to China is one of several of informed opinions and sensitive responses to 42 Old Saints Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund, Japanese messenger of good news or peace. overseas trips offered by the College, which Indigenous culture. From the Old Saints President, Interview All Saints’ College broadens students’ minds and immerses them in Crazy Hair for a good cause, Young hands It forms an integral part of the All Saints’ College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149 with Sian Angel (née Morgan, 2002), 5 the history and culture of another country. Closer get creative with wood, Church community crest and represents the school’s commitment to the PO Box 165, Willetton WA 6955 Year Reunion: Class of 2006, Weddings to home, a group of Senior School students made Cover Caption: enjoys sweet sounds, Environment Week, spiritual and moral development of its students. Wonders of the West and babies, Where Are They Now? www.allsaints.wa.edu.au valuable connections with French exchange Years 10 to 12 students, accompanied by Mr Phil Brockbank The magazine title also links in with the College’s students from Nice, when they hosted the overseas and Ms Laura Nicholson, had an unexpected meet and 25 Transition Program Senior School: (08) 9313 9333 greet with Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her partner Tim other major publication, the Columba year-book, Junior School: (08) 9313 9334 visitors earlier in the year. Our students benefited Mathieson, at The Forbidden City in Beijing. This was one of Fun and friendship at Youth Groups, Columba being Latin for dove. from the opportunity to practise their French Shakespearean plays, Ancient History Co-education is education for life. Naturally many highlights for the All Saints’ travellers during the 13-day language skills, learn about a new country, and cultural tour of China and Hong Kong. extension workshop, Medieval castles develop lifelong friendships.

2 the Dove – All Saints’ College the Dove – All Saints’ College 3 From the Principal Chaplain Chatter Dr Geoffrey Shaw Father Braden Short – Chaplain

I HAVE often spoken or written about the concept of diversity, particularly in relation THANK goodness Mother Nature has quietened down a little in to gender diversity and cultural diversity as they impact on a school. the past few months.

FAMILIES who have been with us for a while Thus, a major benefit to a school being “We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make STORMS and floods in Queensland and In amongst all this devastation we see rays of will probably know of my personal commitment co-educational is that mixed-gender classes Victoria; an earthquake, tsunami and then hope, “goodness and mercy”, being shown by to the importance of co-education. In a similar incorporate a much wider range of ideas, of us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in nuclear meltdown in Japan; earthquakes in neighbour to neighbour. Our wonderful students The 23rd Psalm way, I have a strong view that it is a great perspectives, of ways of viewing matters, of groups, alone in races, even alone in genders.” Christchurch, New Zealand which caused continue to raise funds for the needy, both near benefit to have a culturally diverse school forms of engaging. This simply increases the irreversible devastation and destruction to and far, and give of themselves in practical The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. population. Being socially diverse is difficult for resources available to each thinker. It seems that beautiful old city and its inhabitants; and ways to support those less fortunate, as has a high-fee school, but it too is valuable. perverse to deny a class the additional range (Maya Angelou, author of I Know Why the a volcano in Chile which stopped flights in been our tradition for 30 years. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: The concept of diversity as a rich component which becomes available simply by including Caged Bird Sings) Australia and New Zealand, to name but a If we continue to show compassion, pray he leadeth me beside the still waters. in a school has much greater presence in US both genders. And exactly the same benefit few natural disasters. Even our own fires earlier for, give what we can to those in need and seek He restoreth my soul: schools than it does in Australian schools. comes from a diversity of cultures. this year which destroyed many houses, and a new ways to reach out to each other, Major American private schools often At All Saints’, we gain from our hail storm in early 2010 which left destruction we might find that we help to bring to fruition he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness market themselves with a reference to their increasingly culturally diverse population, and a plethora of cars with huge dents, left us the sentiment shared in The 23rd Psalm for for his name’s sake. social diversity, particularly reporting on the and it is becoming more diverse at a “We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful Perthites wondering what was happening. all people: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, percentage of African American students in surprisingly rapid rate. We have 31 Having lived in our beautiful city for some their enrolments, and often declaring their different nationalities listed in our current mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different 30 years now, I have never seen our dams so “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; diversity ethic or mission. enrolment records. Individuals grow in their yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” empty and our weather so unpredictable. Some shadow of death, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. might even be a bit fearful of what the future I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” In the past it has troubled me that “diversity” understanding from the range of ideas and Thou preparest a table before me has been attached to a concept of “tolerance”, perspectives which people different from (Former US President, Jimmy Carter) holds for humanity. Is our little planet, our safe or a sense that diversity is morally desirable, them bring to a discussion. home, swinging into a new cycle where the We are not alone. The Lord Be With You. in the presence of mine enemies: while having few other more practical benefits. It is a matter of great pleasure that so much weather patterns are becoming less forgiving? thou anointest my head with oil; These outlooks now seem thoroughly outmoded, of what happens at the College, and much of Having moved myself into this melancholy paternalistic and judgmental. what is reported in this issue of The Dove, is place, I find myself reading that well-known my cup runneth over. By contrast, the idea of diversity which I find based in, or reflective of, the empowerment and beautiful 23rd Psalm as written in the King Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me enriching is one which sees it as providing of our diversity. James Version of the Bible (celebrating its 400th all the days of my life: clear advantages. This is not a judgmental year in 2011). and superior view of diversity but one which, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. bluntly, recognises and values the profits to be had.

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INDIGENOUS culture was at the forefront of students’ learning when well-known Australian media personality, Ernie Dingo, spent two days in the Junior School towards the end of Term 2.

SEVERAL Year 6 students acted as ‘roving indigenous issues when he was invited to speak reporters’ during Ernie’s visit, recording the at a staff meeting. learning of each year group in words and “I am hopeful the students’ minds were photographs before presenting the information opened and stimulated to think about at Assembly. This enabled students to reflect indigenous issues in a new and more informed on their learning and gain an insight into the way,” Mrs Crane said. “For All Saints’ College discussions and activities that took place in Junior School, this was an important other classes. step in gaining a greater understanding “Ernie is a positive and engaging speaker of indigenous culture.” who promotes a positive view of Australia, Indigenous culture and the need to be inclusive China tour group meets Prime Minister of others,” Head of Junior School Penelope Crane said. “Rather than reading about indigenous culture, it can be more effective STUDENTS and staff who embarked on the All Saints’ College China Tour in the Easter school holidays, had an for students to hear from someone who is unexpected meet and greet with Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her partner Tim Mathieson. Australian, indigenous and who has been directly affected by our indigenous history.” Ernie led the students in hands-on activities THE Years 10 to 12 students accompanied by Australian flag that Mr Brockbank always takes staff. Many College community members were Xian; hours of fun at Hong Kong Disneyland; based on topics decided by the Junior School Mr Phil Brockbank and Ms Laura Nicholson, on tours, the All Saints’ group was ushered past pleasantly surprised to see the group of familiar a tour of the Beijing Olympic sites; and a staff and students. This included Welcome to visited Beijing’s 600-year-old Forbidden City as Chinese security to pose for pictures and speak faces appear on Australian television news and wander through the Temple of Heaven. The tour Country with Year 5s, Dreamtime stories and part of their 13-day cultural tour of China and with the Prime Minister. Ms Gillard’s visit to the in print media after their ‘brush broadened students’ minds and gave them a greetings with Early Childhood and Year 3 Hong Kong. Thousands of tourists were kept Forbidden City was part of a week-long tour with fame’. greater appreciation of the culture, colour and students, Ernie’s Childhood Experiences with behind barriers while the Prime Minister and of North Asia, including a leaders’ meeting Other highlights of the All Saints’ China Tour contrasts of ancient and modern China. Years 4 and 6, and shooting basketball hoops her entourage were given a private guided tour to discuss economic, defence and human included walking along a section of the Great with Year 6s. Junior School staff members were through the ornate buildings which were once rights issues. Wall of China; a day trip to see one of the also interested to hear Ernie’s perspective on home to Chinese emperors. Meeting the Prime Minister was a memorable most significant archaeological excavations of Photographs courtesy of When media photographers spotted the experience for the All Saints’ students and the 20th Century – the Terracotta Warriors in Community Newspaper Group.

6 the Dove – All Saints’ College the Dove – All Saints’ College 7 College News Lit Fest celebrates 10 years THE 10th anniversary Literature Festival was launched by internationally renowned author Markus Zusak in April, to an audience of sponsors, staff, invited guests and presenters, many of whom had been part of the first Festival in 2002.

WHAT started as an idea has become an adolescence, travel, sport, the environment, important annual event on the literary calendar, and much more. This year’s diverse program both in Western Australia and nationally. also included fun and hands-on illustration, Students, teachers and members of the wider writing, poetry, drama and dance workshops. community descended on All Saints’ College for A panel of writers, illustrators and publishers three days, to celebrate the exciting world of participated in an interesting and passionate books and stories. debate on the topic: There is no future for Books were again brought to life at Lit Fest books in the digital age. 2011 – Storylines, as some of Australia’s Congratulations to the College, most loved authors, illustrators and story-tellers Literature Festival Coordinator Kris Williams, inspired young people with their literary and to everyone who contributed to the event wisdom and personal experiences. Markus throughout its first 10 years. Zusak, Felice Arena, Mark Carthew, Barry All Saints’ College is proud Heard, Alison Lester, Frané Lessac and Mike to promote a love of reading, Spoor were among the popular and talented writing and illustrating by line-up of local, interstate and international providing opportunities for presenters. Students were also introduced to Western Australian children some new and exciting authors such as Shirley and adolescents, to meet the Marr, Cristy Burne and Deb Fitzpatrick, who people who created some of presented at their first Festival. their favourite books. “The aim of the Festival is to promote literacy in its broadest sense in an exciting, stimulating and fun way, and to present a program that provides interest, motivation and inspiration,” Literature Festival Coordinator Kris Williams said. Students laughed, cried and listened intently to stories of war, love, friendship, bullying,

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Excerpt from: Books inspire creative entries Real Men Don’t Read Books THE 2011 Lit Fest Writers’ Competition attracted a range of Winner – Prose: Years 8-12 imaginative, creative and thought-provoking prose, poetry and By Davina Daudu (Year 9) illustration entries based on the theme of Books. SOME boys my age like AFL. Some like the library to sign me up for a library card. soccer. Some like basketball. Some like cars. I Behind the desk sat an old man with curly, WOOLDRIDGES Educational Superstores Davina and Jacqueline, along with other like books. My mum tells me I’ve been reading silver hair that touched his shoulders, and and All Saints’ College continued their category winners from various Perth schools, since I was five. She says that she’s pretty spectacles that made his eyes look large Photograph courtesy of successful 10-year partnership, by again each received a book prize package to the sure the first word I ever said was ‘book’. I and innocent. He wore a red suede jacket, Community Newspaper Group. opening up the competition to all Western value of $250 supplied by Wooldridges. agree with her because books are part of my dusty brown trousers and name tag that read Australian students from Years 1 to 13. identity. People know if I haven’t read a good ‘Timothy’. When he saw me, he smiled a Congratulations to All Saints’ College book in ages because my mood changes and warm smile. ‘G’day!’ he chirped in a raspy, New Badminton Club for Bull Creek student Davina Daudu (Year 9), who won I start snapping at people. friendly voice. ‘What can I do for you today?’ the Prose: Years 8-12 category for her story Within 10 minutes I had a library card and I SOCIAL and competitive badminton players of all ages and abilities Real Men Don’t Read Books. Jacqueline I’m pretty sure I have wasted thousands of had borrowed five colourful picture books. Soon (Year 8) also produced a winning dollars of pocket money on books alone. My are invited to join a new community Badminton Club in Bull Creek. entry in the Illustration category: Years bedroom was once so full of books that my Like the front teeth of a beaver, my love for 8-12. Jacqueline’s intricate black and white father had to use one of the old cellars in our reading continued to grow. I longed for THE Badminton Club is open to all members of Adrienne said. “We have been grateful for drawing is entitled A World of Knowledge house as my ‘book room’. the days when I would visit the library, and the local community and meets each Thursday the help of 2010 Commonwealth Games and Imagination. Jocelyn Weir (Year 6) when my parents decided I was old enough during school term time from 6pm to 8pm in Badminton Player and Badminton Association Students feel the beat at Rockfest and Julia Schulz (Year 8) were deserving I guess my true passion for reading truly to ride the bus Year 7. I rode to the bus stop the All Saints’ College Indoor Sports Centre. of Western Australia State Development Officer recipients of Commendations for the The state-of-the-art new facility boasts low- Nicholas Kidd, who has been involved in began when I was just five years old. There that was 100 metres away from the library AT the start of 2011, College students who wanted to join a Rock respective categories of Poetry: Years 1-7, was a library across the street from my house so that I could always stop there before I impact synthetic flooring with eight courts getting our new club off the ground.” and Illustration: Years 8-12. where my mother took me as a treat for my went home. I was soon a familiar face and set up each week for games of singles and The weekly cost is $5 for Under 16s and Band were invited to a meeting. fifth birthday. It was a modern library with I knew all of the people who worked there doubles. $7 for adults which can be paid on the two levels and a glass exterior. When my and were regulars. Timothy the librarian, May There are currently up to 20 regular night. Anyone interested in joining the Club TWENTY enthusiastic students attended and took place in Week 7 of Term 2. A different mother took me in, I was blown away by the the lawyer who was always reading John members and it is hoped the players will is encouraged to come along to one of the were divided into four bands. Each band band performed each day during lunchtime A World of Knowledge and Imagination sweet smell, the air-conditioning and the shiny Grisham books, Harry Patter the Harry Potter establish their own management group as Thursday night games. Parking is available rehearsed once a week, either before or after in the Performing Arts Centre, presenting Winner – Illustration: Years 8-12 marble floor. There were so many books! fanatic, Lucy the Agatha Christie devotee, and the Club develops. Badminton Club member, off Brockman Avenue, at the end of Gate 4 school, or during lunchtime. The students three songs each. At the end of the week, By Jacqueline Soon (Year 8) Alex the forty-something-year-old principal College parent and Old Saint, Adrienne driveway outside the Indoor Sports Centre. worked with a Music teacher who assisted and Rockfest concluded with a performance by a Big books, small books, short books, tall who had probably read all of the books in Wright, said the atmosphere was family Racquets and shuttlecocks will be available guided them. professional band, Sonpilo Circus. books! Ranging from biographies to murder the library three times already. They knew me friendly with male and female members of for use or players can bring their own. For To help the bands prepare for their first Thank you to the four dedicated Rock Band mysteries, this library had it all! I remember as Michael, the librarian’s protégée, because different ages and skill levels. more information please email: info@allsaints. performance, a workshop was held on 27 Directors at the College: Dan Ablett, Quentin my mother taking me by the hand to the large, I had explored the library thoroughly and I “It is a fun, supportive and inclusive wa.edu.au or phone 9313 9333. May. Following a scrumptious afternoon Edmonds, Hayley Wellington and ornate wooden table near the entrance to knew where everything was. environment with experienced players on tea, each band had the opportunity to rehearse Jen Winley. hand to offer coaching tips and techniques,” for two hours, in preparation for Rockfest which

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FOUR Year 10 students (Briana Preimesberger, Phoebe Anderson, Simrin Panag and I) were invited to attend a Cyber-Safety Leadership Workshop at Edith Cowan University in Term 1.

WE used the training we received on the day to Year 6s had a Facebook account even though All Saints’ adventurers prepare for Kenya World Challenge present to Years 5 and 6 students in the Junior they were below the age limit. At the end of School. We spoke to them about being cyber- the presentation, we asked the year groups A GROUP of eight adventurous Years 10 and 11 students and two staff, benefited from an eye-opening training expedition in safe and how to cope with cyber-bullying, both to create a poster using university-created Dwellingup for two days during the Easter school holidays. online and on mobile phones. software, which promoted the importance of Our intention was not to tell the younger bystanders in cyber-safety. This was a great EXPEDITION Leader Jared (or ‘Crunky’ disappeared). We were then shown to our 6km stroll, we returned to the camp site at With five students, Miss Codalonga and students that the internet was ‘evil’ and should way to reinforce our message and to gauge as he is better known), started us thinking camp site where we were given passports dark and cooked our pasta dinner. We had a Mrs Felsinger remaining, Crunky told us the not be used, but to teach them awareness about how much the Junior School students learnt from about some scenarios in preparation for our to look after at all times (which looked visit from some local kangaroos that seemed plan for the rest of the day and we started what could happen on the internet and how our presentation. The student who produces upcoming four-week Kenya World Challenge unmistakably like rocks!). Setting up our tents to enjoy eating pasta off the dirt. We built a our two-hour hike back to the bus. After their online actions were accessible to the the most creative and informative poster will from 28 December 2011. proved somewhat of a challenge because campfire and cooked ourselves s’mores before lunch we headed for home which ended ‘real’ world. receive a prize. One of the toughest scenarios during when the boys bought our tents from the retreating to our tents. our insightful, educational and much-needed At the start of the presentation we asked the training expedition was buying dinner, ‘Kenyan Shop’, they returned with no poles or Waking up at 6am was somewhat of a training expedition in Dwellingup. the students some questions about their life Aaron Musgrave – Year 10 breakfast and lunch for two days with only pegs. Having to pay extra, we finally ended relief, knowing the freezing night was behind on the internet. It was surprising how many $7 each! With much difficulty and discussion, up with everything we needed to set up our us. That morning we cooked porridge with Alette Nalder – Year 11 we decided which food we were going to tents and small camp site. honey for breakfast, and waited as three of eat and had money left over for two blocks Next, Crunky prepared us for our first hike our group left for various reasons, including of chocolate (one of which mysteriously which was an almost vertical climb. After the work commitments and the College Ball.

WORLD Challenge expeditions are designed the All Saints’ travellers will teach the school www.olpc.org.au). Mrs Felsinger will Kenya World Challenge adventurers: to teach life skills and expand young people’s community and adults how to use the One undertake a special program with the OLPC Alette Nalder, Ashley McPhail, Kate Martin, minds outside the classroom. In Kenya, the All Laptop Per Child (OLPC) computers. All Saints’ organisation and in turn, teach the challengers Ben Fosbery & Olivia Goodger (Year 11), Saints’ challengers will be involved in a range will fundraise to provide 40 laptops and so they can share their knowledge with the Andrew Metcalfe, Matthew Stubberfield & of life-changing community projects, treks and Teacher Benjamin is enthusiastic to give his Maasai community. The All Saints’ group will Kelly O’Brien (Year 10), & Mrs Suzanne cultural experiences. This will include an eight- community the opportunity to learn about the also help the community with English and Felsinger. day visit to Teacher Benjamin’s school in the world using this wonderful technology. other activities such as collecting water. small Maasai village of Olasiti. Here, (For more information visit the website

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Teachers contribute to Australian Curriculum Second daughter for Transition Teacher TRANSITION Program Teacher Becky Renton, her husband David and daughter Mikaela, were THE Federal Government, with the approval of the States, is progressively developing a curriculum pleased to welcome the newest addition to their family, Olivia Jennifer Renton, on the morning of for the whole of Australia for each year of schooling. 19 May 2011. Baby Olivia weighed 4.112kg at birth and surprised everyone with a headful of black hair! Mikaela is very excited to be a big sister. THE curriculum is gradually being released and with its own course. Each State will use the same state and curriculum. ACACA chose to carry out the latest publication was to Year 10. Eventually syllabus, but will develop its own examination and this process in English, French and Chemistry. Years 11 and 12 will also be included. grading systems for the course. It is pleasing that out of nine teachers selected If a document is issued for a particular subject, Australasian Curriculum, Assessment and in Western Australia, two of those are All then each State has agreed to adopt that syllabus. Certification Authorities (ACACA) is keen to Saints’ College staff members, Gael Cameron For example, Chemistry is taught in Western discover whether an ‘A’ grade in Western (French) and Lyndon Smith (Chemistry). This is Australia and is also to be part of the Australian Australia is the same as an ‘A’ in Queensland. testament to the high quality teaching staff at the Curriculum. Western Australia will therefore adopt To investigate this question, ACACA invited three College. Gael and Lyndon’s work will be used by the National document in preference to its current respected and experienced teachers in each ACACA to determine the comparability between State syllabus. In subjects such as Integrated state to compare some 60 folios of work in pairs, assessment methods and grading across Australia Science where a WA syllabus exists but there ranking one against the other. These folios of work as we move to the new system. is no National syllabus, the State will continue were from across Australia, representing every

From Beethoven to Sitsky ALL Saints’ College Piano Tutor, Inna Fursa, and Strings Coordinator, Thea Kotzé, received a special invitation from the Royal Schools Music Club to perform in the Callaway Auditorium at The University of Western Australia on 9 April.

THE wonderful acoustics of the auditorium, The two musicians excelled in their ability to The appreciative audience enjoyed a A smile to melt hearts which was filled to capacity, enhanced the communicate the interplay between violin and memorable evening of classical music. Many lyricism of Beethoven and continued into the piano in this work. young pianists and violinists in attendance OLIVIA Josephine Tsocas was born on 4 March 2011 at St John of God Hospital, Murdoch. atmospheric fantasy world of Larry Sitsky. Inna also performed solo piano repertoire by were inspired by the professionalism of these She weighed 7lbs 2oz and is a younger sister for two-year-old Michael. Olivia is the happiest and Thea performed the virtuosic Vitali’s Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. A movement two musicians. All Saints’ College is proud to most adorable baby in the world! Michael is an awesome big brother, showering Olivia in kisses Chaconne on violin, accompanied by Senior from Sitsky’s new composition, The Golden have such talent among its Music Department and singing her to sleep. Mr Steve Tsocas and his family thank the All Saints’ community for their School Music Teacher, John Beaverstock. She Dawn, followed. This movement was dedicated teaching and tutoring staff. kind wishes and gifts. continued her recital with Beethoven’s much- to Inna and it was given its Western Australian loved Spring Sonata, with Inna as accompanist. première on the night.

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DEBORAH Gaglio married her childhood sweetheart of 10 years, Andrew Martin, on Saturday, 20 November 2010.

THE couple was blessed with lovely weather her special day. The reception was celebrated (despite the forecast of 39 degrees during the at Cottesloe Golf Course, where guests ate and week, it ended up being a perfect 34). They danced the night away. It was a truly magical were married at the magnificent St Mary’s day; one to remember and a wonderful way to Cathedral in Perth, which is a significant church begin their life together. in Deb’s family. Deb’s Pre-Primary students Bride’s veil takes flight came dressed in their school uniforms and formed a guard of honour for her to walk through before she entered the church. in autumn breeze Deb was so touched by this thoughtful and Ceremony celebrates memorable gesture because she adored her Romantic proposal fit class and was delighted to have them share in COMMUNITY Relations Officer Sian Orchard was, for a rare change, Greek traditions on the opposite side of the camera when she married Daniel Trim on for an Art Teacher Saturday, 12 March 2011 at The Basilica of St Patrick in Fremantle. YEAR 8 Teacher Kylie McGhie, and Michael Mavromatis, wed on 4 December 2010 at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saints TRENT Pedroli proposed to Senior School Art Teacher, Jaelle AS Editor of the College Dove and River and Perth City skyline. While enjoying Columba magazines, Sian is responsible for pre-drinks and canapés, guests watched as the Constantine and Helene. A reception followed at the University Wiedemann, in November 2009 by commissioning an artist to photographing students and staff at a variety bridal party was photographed on the jetty. Club of Western Australia. pop the question within an illustration. of College events. But this time all the cameras When a gust of wind lifted Sian’s veil out of her were focused on Sian and her handsome hair and into the river, a passing boat made a ALL traditional rituals in the Greek Church were congratulated by about 500 men and women THE artwork was hung in the Fremantle Arts reception at Salt on the Beach. It was husband. She looked every inch the princess swift detour to pluck her veil out of the water followed including wearing wedding crowns dressed as Santa! Kylie’s niece and nephew Centre to be later viewed by Jaelle. When the a romantic day shared with family as she walked down the aisle to Pachelbel’s and return it to the amused bridal party! Sian and walking around the altar three times. were extremely excited and looked gorgeous couple came across the artwork, Jaelle was and friends. Canon in D, played on the magnificent pipe and Daniel spent their honeymoon travelling A touching highlight of the day for Kylie was as the page boy and flower girl. Everything both amazed and overjoyed. She said it was organ by All Saints’ College Music Teacher, around the north and south islands the attendance of a group of All Saints’ students went perfectly on the day, despite Kylie being the “best proposal ever and very fitting for Photographs courtesy of Michelle John Beaverstock. of New Zealand. at the ceremony. Photographs were taken in sick for three days prior to the wedding. The an Art Teacher!” Jaelle and Trent’s wedding Dean Photography The traditional ceremony was followed by a Fremantle where the Variety Club was holding couple had a relaxing time honeymooning ceremony was celebrated at Wesley Church, happy and heartfelt reception at The Boatshed Photographs courtesy of Jaelle Wiedemann a ‘Santa’ Fun Run. This saw the newly-weds in Bali. Fremantle on 7 January 2011, followed by a Restaurant in South Perth, overlooking the Swan Photography

16 the Dove – All Saints’ College the Dove – All Saints’ College 17 Junior School From the Head of Junior School Mrs Penelope Crane – Head of Junior School

AS always seems to be the case, Semester 1 flew by with remarkable speed. As I reflect on the past six months some key highlights come to mind.

ONE is the preliminary planning of Pre- discussion. It helps to unify staff and clarify worked with all Junior School students and staff Kindergarten which will begin in 2013. A what we value as good practice. Information on a range of activities. Ernie’s positive attitude, Parent Information Session was well attended sessions gave staff the opportunity to convey immense knowledge and understanding of by parents and toddlers, enabling Sara Mano information to parents and allowed for indigenous cultural history, combined with and me to pass on information essential to the questions and answers. a great sense of humour, ensured students vision behind the implementation of the new Sustainability and indigenous culture were engaged fully and open to new ideas. program. The focus of Pre-Kindergarten at All underpin the Australian Curriculum that is This positive experience was important in the Saints’ College, is to build a partnership with starting to be implemented in the Junior School. development of informed opinions and sensitive Generous spirit impresses families when their children enter the College Environmental education has become part of responses to indigenous culture. as three-year-olds. The Positive Parenting what happens in the Junior School, however In Semester 1, we welcomed Nicola Program will be promoted to enable parents Environment Week enabled students to focus on Minihan as Personal Assistant to the Head of Deputy Lord Mayor to confidently manage the more challenging the important and precious resource of water. Junior School. She has very quickly become aspects of child rearing and College staff to This education for our students is an important a valued part of Junior School Administration. TERM 1 was an active time for fundraising in the Junior School. With so many devastating disasters, communicate about the expectation of this part of the process as we become a Waterwise I am looking forward to working with Junior most important aspect for the developing child. school. Junior School classes are building School staff and parents to continue inspiring, both here in Australia and around the world, Junior School students wanted to help. Students will be nurtured by a rich, rigorously environmental learning into the curriculum educating and nurturing the students in the planned, play-based environment that enables with teachers taking excursions to Bull Creek Junior School. HOUSE Captains decided that raising money Towards the end of term, House Captains assured staff and students the money would staff to get to know students and respond to Wetlands, to plant trees and identify birds for fire and flood victims in Western Australia decided to show their youthfulness, strength go to needy families who were affected by their needs in the year prior to Kindergarten. or plant seedlings in the vegetable garden. was a good place to start. Meetings were held, and agility by competing against Junior School the bushfires and floods earlier in the year. He This is an exciting innovation that will help Sustainable housing is a focus in Year 6. It is posters created, equipment sorted and activities staff in a showdown netball competition. thanked All Saints’ College students not only enrich and support our young families. hoped activities such as these will encourage planned for a Fun Run around Australia. Needless to say, participants and spectators for the money presented to him, but for their Junior School staff spent time updating our students to be thoughtful and informed Students donated a gold coin to participate had lots of fun and money was raised for a generous spirit and concern for others. the formal reports sent out to parents of as they become scientifically literate and in the event. They sang at Sydney Opera worthy cause. Kindergarten to Year 6 students. This was done environmentally aware. House, picked grapes in Margaret River, kicked The Junior School collected $700 and Junior School House Captains & to more effectively reflect the learning of the Ernie Dingo visiting the College gave staff a football in Melbourne, and went fishing in donated it to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Heads of House students and also to comply with government and students an opportunity to increase their Broome, among other activities. All of this Fund. This was graciously accepted by City of mandates. As always, reflecting on practice awareness and positive understanding of action took place on the Junior School Oval at Perth Deputy Lord Mayor, John Tognolini, at a is insightful and generates professional our indigenous history and responsibility. He lunch time. Junior School Assembly. Councillor Tognolini

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Junior School turns Young hands get creative with wood Japanese for a cause “Wood is a wonderful material, a beautiful gift from the trees!” PRE-PRIMARY B and Pre-Primary M had a great amazed at their own creative abilities. There time investigating and creating with wood when were aeroplanes, helicopters, tables, boxes, THE Junior School turned Japanese on Thursday, 23 June Greg Miller from Marginata Fine Furniture came cars and towers. Everyone, including teachers for a good cause. to visit in Term 2. Greg came equipped with and parent helpers, enjoyed this experience and child-sized wood working benches, hammers, most importantly, children learnt that working STUDENTS in Years 2 to 6 came to school occasion with the use of glitter, flowers, fans nails and an assortment of wood offcuts. The with wood is an absolute joy! sporting creative, interesting, and in many and chopsticks to adorn their hair, and looked young students learnt the correct way to use a cases, outrageous hairstyles – all with a very chic indeed. hammer, nails and a hand saw, and were distinctly Japanese twist. Joined by the Junior Laughter could be heard all around the School staff members who showed off their Junior School as class groups enjoyed watching fluoro-punk Japanese coiffures, the Junior some humorous Japanese animated cartoons. School managed to raise almost $500 for the Thank you to Tate Sensei and Mrs Hardinge Japan Tsunami and Earthquake Appeal. for organising this treat. At lunch time, students Boys in Years 3 and 4 used an online met in House groups to eat their lunches and translation program to design and produce appreciate the creative hairdressing of other Church community personalised head bands bearing their names students. A big thank you to everyone involved in Japanese script. The boys were proud of for making this fundraising event an enjoyable enjoys sweet sounds their creative bandanas which also featured and successful experience. Japanese symbols. Girls got into the spirit of the THE Bull Creek Westminster Presbyterian Church community was entertained by the sweet sounds of Junior School musicians during an excursion on Wednesday, 15 June. The Junior Voices Choir, Suzuki Violins and Kids Strings prepared a 45-minute program for the Church community.

THE concert began with the Junior Voices, who At the end of the concert, the students were presented six pieces. This was followed by treated to a morning tea with the audience Suzuki Violins and Kids Strings who performed members. The occasion was a fantastic a variety of works for the audience. Three community service opportunity for the students. soloists also performed at the concert: Matthias They enjoyed performing to the wider Gault (Year 3) and Matthew Maxwell (Year community and hope to continue this in the 4) who played piano solos, and Ashley Tsang near future. (Year 2) who performed a solo on the violin.

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BEING a Waterwise school was the focus of water they drank from their water bottles. They the week. Mrs Miller organised incursions by carried out an experiment with newspaper to Waterwise presenters to help us understand demonstrate how rapidly waterborne diseases how we can save water and the environment. multiply. Year 5 students investigated various In the Early Childhood Centre, Kindergarten ways to save water in the home. They also children had a visit from The Worm Shed man discovered where our wastewater goes after to learn about worm farms before getting their it disappears down the drain. An innovative hands dirty and making their own. They visited water-saving rap was performed by Year 6 Bull Creek Wetlands with Senior School Head students at Assembly. This was both entertaining of Science, Mr Kent Williams, to plant saplings and informative, with an important message for that had been cultivated by Senior School all staff, students and parents in attendance. students. Pre-Primary also visited Bull Creek Students from Kindergarten to Year 2 took Wetlands and explored the properties of mud part in a Scientific Poster Competition, while from a mud patch on the College grounds, all Years 3 to 6 students had the opportunity adjoining the Indoor Sports Centre. Their to participate in an Environmental Poetry delight in the experience was clearly evident Competition. By the end of the week, more in photographs of the event. Year 1 explored than 150 entries were received for each the properties of water, discovering what competition. The judges had a difficult job happened as it changed from cold to hot. They deciding on the winning entries for each observed how long it took to change from ice year group and all of the successful students to water in different locations. Year 2 focused were presented with a ‘gardening’ prize. We their study on the importance of water to living rounded off the week with an Environment things, in particular through the book, Where Week Assembly, where we shared the rich The Forest Meets The Sea by Jeannie Baker. variety of activities that took place during the They created a collage from the story out of week. Environment Week was a wonderful recycled materials. learning experience for our students and Year 3 had fun in Science investigating another opportunity to focus on sustainability how the kidneys work. They produced an for the future. Environment Week Newsletter which offered many tips for saving our environment. Year 4 Mrs Sara Mano (Early Childhood Coordinator) studied the importance of drinking water when & Mr Phil Randall (Curriculum Coordinator) exercising, and kept a tally to show how much

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Wonders of the West Fun and friendship at Youth Groups

AFTER studying our wondrous and unique state of Western Australia, THE nights where classmates came together and had fun socialising and participating Year 5 students organised an exhibition to showcase their learning to in a variety of activities returned, when Youth Group was reintroduced for 2011. the Junior School community. ORGANISED by Father Braden and Service Taking full advantage of the Indoor Sport Captain Courtney Arrowsmith, these exciting Centre’s advanced audio visual systems, there INDIVIDUALS and small groups chose a topic project, displaying good time management evenings were held once a term in Semester were even two real-life game shows, Minute to of interest to them which covered a wide range and developing inquiry skills. There was a 1, on separate nights for the Years 7 and 8 Win It and The Million Dollar Drop, which were of themes including tourism, mining and history. great turnout on the day and staff and students students. played with lollipops! The evenings ended with The Year 5 teachers were impressed with appreciated the hugely positive feedback With help from the Student Council, Years 7 a delicious supper provided by all attending how the students carried out their first longer from visitors. and 8 were treated to a multitude of activities students, who brought a plate of finger food including sports and quizzes, dodge ball, to share. capture the flag, obstacle courses, night games Youth Group is a brilliant way to spend an in the dark school grounds, and Ninja, which adventurous and entertaining evening with “It was like we were really travelling around WA.” was spectacular when played with a large peers. It is great to see that since its revival this group of students! year, more and more Years 7 and 8 students Mitchell Tate (5S) are coming along and enjoying a night out with their friends. “I had lots of fun seeing everyone’s posters and Brandon Loo admiring the hard work they had put in.” Year 12 Juvenna Tassone (5C) “It was great, but I think I scared a few people with my Fremantle Prisoner costume!” Max Barrow (5S) “It was nice to become an expert on the topics we chose to learn more about.” Caitlin Blackman (5C)

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PERHAPS best known for his multitude of eagerness, reluctance, and a mountain of extravagant plays and poems including hard work, all groups successfully recreated Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Hamlet, their given play, spiced it up, rehearsed and Shakespeare is a prominent pinnacle in the put their individual spin on the characters. history of English. For our studies, we focused In keeping with the Shakespearean theme, on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a play one Year 8 class had an amazing opportunity believed to have been written about 1593. to watch the play, The Enchanters, at the Stepping back into Set in Ancient Greece, the story is about the Heath Ledger State Theatre. This once-in-a- events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of lifetime experience was all possible thanks to Athens and Queen of the Amazons. However, Mrs Natasha Saunders, who won the tickets Ancient History most of the play details fairies manipulating for her class through the Hawaiian Alive both a love rectangle of young Athenian project. The play was inspiring, captivating THOUSANDS of years ago, technology constituted the wheel, lovers, and a corps of amateur actors. and enthralling. It was a remarkable event forged iron and symbols to record events. From close examination of chapter after and the class is extremely grateful to Mrs chapter, we learnt about verse and prose. Saunders for giving them such a wonderful IN today’s instant information and using Mark Grant’s Roman Cookery book. This included poetic techniques such as opportunity. The play focused on the dramatic wireless society, students can often gain They read an Ancient Greek play by the Medieval castles make hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification, struggle leading up to the development of a better understanding of ancient world comic playwright Aristophanes, threw a onomatopoeia, symbol, rhyme and rhythm. Shakespeare’s original playhouse, Globe history by recreating the life challenges javelin, discus and shot put in an Ancient When we first read the extracts we felt Theatre in London. It contained elements of big impression experienced by their early ancestors. Olympics, and analysed numismatic evidence quite overwhelmed and anxious because drama, romance, action and deception, while A group of Years 7 and 8 students did using Ancient Roman and Greek coins we had no idea about the meaning broadening the entire class’s view of English. just that, when they delved into past brought into the College by Dr Shaw. MEDIEVAL History was a focus of study for all Year 8 behind the text. Now however, we are all All in all, it was a marvellous semester cultures and civilisations during an The students unravelled the answers to students in Semester 1. masters of the Shakespearean language: in the subject of English. Shakespeare interesting and informative Ancient History intriguing questions such as ‘Why was “thou fobbing onion eyed foot-lickers!” is now a remarkable and respectable Extension workshop on 22 July. Julius Caesar assassinated?’ and ‘How did Our final assessment was to perform man in our eyes, and we cannot wait ONE of the most important features of medieval some made of wood, but the most delicious Ancient Sparta and Ancient Athens govern a scene from the play we had studied in for the challenges of Semester 2. The students participated in fun and life was the enormous stone castles built so were those made of cake! The winning themselves?’ The workshop also included depth. Students were divided into groups hands-on activities including solving ancient kings and knights could defend their land. castle was Liam Bishop’s enormous learning how to speak Ancient Greek, and of four or five and were given a specific Alyssa Lee & Marcus Wong – Year 8 mysteries using different types of evidence, Class 8Y held an informal competition to construction, which was proudly displayed planning ideas and activities for a new role to play. Through mixed emotions: joy, and tantalising their tastebuds during an see who could build the best castle. There in the Senior School Library foyer. Ancient Roman MasterChef competition Ancient History Club at All Saints’ College. were many impressive entries including

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Lifelong connections through French exchange

ON 18 February, 14 excited All Saints’ French students gathered with their families at Perth International Airport to greet their exchange students from Lycée Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves in Nice. Tips and techniques in portraiture workshops THE French visitors spent the first weekend of Australian Museum, Mandurah, and a highlight yet extraordinary experience. bade the end of our French student exchange their three-week stay, settling into life with their for the group was a day trip to Rottnest. On On the final night of their stay, all of the experience, but only the start of lifelong IN Semester 1, Year 10 Art students set to work on a portrait which they will submit new host families and experiencing the diverse weekends and after school, host families families and students attended a farewell connections made between strangers during for selection in the Black Swan Youth Portraiture Awards in September. and unique Aussie culture. This included tasting organised trips and experiences of their own. barbecue on The Common at All Saints’ three wonderful weeks. Vegemite for the first time, which most of the During the long weekend, three students and College. Speeches, farewells and many good On behalf of all the French host students students described as ‘interesting’. On Monday, their families went to Lancelin to participate in stories were shared by teachers, students and and families, a huge thank you to Madame THIS exhibition is Australia’s newest portraiture a wide range of subject matter, I am drawn to approaches portrait painting. They learnt they headed off for their first day at All Saints’ Desert Storm Adventures. This gigantic four- families. The following night the group was Cameron for organising everything and competition and encourages young artists to that which makes the human being vibrant and about mixing skin tones, capturing likeness and where they attended classes and participated in wheel drive tour bus is designed to travel over back at Perth Airport. This was quite possibly everyone. She did an absolutely marvellous develop their talents in the field of portraiture. whole, and so find myself constantly attempting personality in a portrait, and important tips and activities with their host students. the pristine sand dunes of Lancelin and proved the saddest night ever! Many tears were job having only started teaching at All Saints’ The Year 10s are each painting a well- to capture the figure in various states,” Liz said. techniques for painting those difficult parts of a Madame Cameron and the French teacher to be a memorable experience. Some students shed as everyone reluctantly said their final College this year - c’est fantastique! respected Australian of their choice. “This often results in images of figures engaged portrait – eyes and mouths! Madame Liotard, organised various excursions went camping or enjoyed feeding native goodbyes. Some of the students ran back down In Weeks 6 and 7 of Term 2, the students in personal, often incidental activity but which The students’ painting skills improved greatly for the students as a change of scenery from the Australian wildlife, while others went shopping the stairs to scream “AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE” Casey Hogue & had an opportunity to attend two after-school through the depiction, attempts the poetic.” during these two workshops and we thank Ms Louise Elscot – classroom. The first excursion was to Scitech, or saw the Sculpture by the Sea Exhibition at across the international terminal, to then hear Charlotte Willing – Year 12 Art workshops led by well-known portrait and During these workshops the students Liz for sharing her talent and experience with Senior School Art Teacher followed by a visit to Perth Zoo, the Western Cottesloe Beach. Each student had a different, an ‘OI, OI, OI’ in return. This emotional night landscape artist, Liz Gray. “Although I paint listened to Liz talk about her art and how she the group.

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Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group. Double triumph in major Students negotiate chemistry competition their way to Hobart

TWO teams of All Saints’ College Chemistry students have TWO All Saints’ College Year 12 students were announced WA secured a place in the Royal Australian Chemical Institute finalists in the Hammarskjöld Trophy Competition recently, after (RACI) Titration Stakes National Final, to be held at Murdoch displaying their best debating skills in Perth’s Parliament House. University in August.

KATE Goodridge Griffiths and Keahn Sardinha will be one Dag Hammarskjöld, who served from 1953 to 1961. THE announcement came following the Their scientific skills were assessed by the of five teams representing Western Australia in the National Teams consist of two students from the same school in teams’ success in the annual Titration Stakes professional body for chemists, the Royal Final in Hobart this December. They will compete against 15 Years 10 to 12, who research their country’s policies and Competition on 21 June at Curtin University in Australian Chemical Institute. It was a valuable of the top schools from around Australia for the prestigious debate resolutions on current world issues such as those Bentley. experience for the young competitors to work Evatt Trophy. Keahn achieved further recognition when he debated at the Security Council in New York. Each team The All Saints’ competitors proved tough to in a research laboratory under pressured was announced Best Speaker in the WA Final. is scored out of a maximum 100 points, based on the four beat against 265 other students who formed 87 conditions, with less than 2½ hours to complete The Hammarskjöld Trophy Competition is a mock areas of speaking, negotiation, research and teamwork. senior high school teams. the task. United Nations Security Council Competition and “The College is exceptionally proud of Kate and Keahn’s The Year 12 All Saints’ team consisting of The All Saints’ students stayed back after participants represent one of 15 Member Nations. success in this highly demanding competition,” All Saints’ Mark Shelton, Xin Tan and Dean Choong, school and in the evenings to learn and The Competition is named after one of the most respected College Dean of Studies Toni Dale said. was presented with trophies after achieving a practise the fine art of acid/base titration. Their Secretary Generals of the United Nations, magnificent third place result. outstanding results reflected all the long hours Year 10 students Megan Chidlow, Lauren and hard work they had spent preparing for the Forster and Helena Tilley were the youngest major Chemistry competition. team members on the night, with all other All Saints’ College Senior School “I found the Hammarskjöld Trophy Competition both engaging and challenging. As a team we faced many of Western competitors being in Year 12. This made their Chemistry Teacher Lyndon Smith said it was Australia’s like-minded youth and our skills of compromise, public speaking and persuasion stood us in good stead to exceptional second place result all the more an exceptional performance from some win a place in the national Evatt Trophy Competition in Hobart. We are both very excited to be attending the national impressive when they were called up to collect exceptional students. competition later this year!” – Kate Goodridge Griffiths, Year 12 their awards. The competition involved experimentally “The experience was absolutely worthwhile. Unlike conventional debating, Hammarskjöld takes place during the calculating the concentration of three acetic course of a day and requires teamwork and negotiation skills, rather than speaking and rebuttal alone. Because of this, acid solutions given a known hydrochloric acid there is a variety of ways to succeed and students who are unsure of their debating skills will find it a very enjoyable solution and an unknown sodium hydroxide experience. The tournament organisers are excellent. United Nations Youth Association (UNYA) WA is run ‘by youth, solution. This is a precise chemical technique for youth’ so the competition is tailored for students. As such, I commend the competition and encourage all students to that allows the concentration of one solution to enter next year, regardless of their debating experience.” – Keahn Sardinha, Year 12 be determined from a known solution.

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A GROUP of passionate Years 11 and 12 All Saints’ College Dance MICHELANGELO once said: “A man paints with his brains and not students and staff, pointed and flexed with some of the industry’s with his hands”, and in many ways, this is what the Years 11 and 12 best-known performers when they embarked on an intensive week-long Art students learnt during an intensive three-day excursion at Curtin tour of Sydney from 16 April. University in Bentley.

THE tour itinerary was linked in with the Stages and international youth dance community,” OUR first practical session was with one of of moulds of students’ hands, feet, lips 2 and 3 Dance courses offered at the College Miss Codalonga said. Curtin’s most respected painting lecturers, and faces. which explore the themes of Popular Culture, Throughout the tour the All Saints’ group Michael Iwanoff. Michael coaxed us out of our The final Saturday session was one of Australian Dance, Youth Voice and Extending joined with Western Australian Dance students comfort zones. We started by painting an entire the most memorable due to the passionate the Boundaries. and staff from John Curtin College of the Arts still life in front of us with accuracy, however we character of the lecturer, Associate Professor The students were involved in various and St Brigid’s College for various activities. soon discovered this was not the only way to John Teschendorff, a former college parent. classes, forums and choreographic workshops The dancers were exposed to significant approach a painting. Michael encouraged us John led us throughout the day, teaching throughout the week, led by some of Australia’s Australian cultural icons including the Sydney to explore the language of mark making and to us drawing strategies and the skills to see most experienced professional dancers and Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the Museum be expressive in our painting. well and draw with accuracy, power and choreographers. They participated in a of Contemporary Art. We also had the pleasure of listening to expression. conditioning class, Ausdance workshops, a They saw live performances of the Curtin University graduates, Clare McFarlane The still life classes in painting and drawing lyrical class at Sydney Dance Company studios Australian Ballet’s and Joanne Richardson, who talked about taught us not to be so dependent on what we and a workshop by Legs on the Wall Physical Madame Butterfly their artwork. We were all truly amazed by the saw in front of us. Instead, we recorded the Theatre Company. at Sydney Opera beauty and intricacy of Clare’s pieces. Joanne’s “thing-ness” of objects. “The Sydney Dance Tour gave students a House; Sydney work had a dark, comical side and she showed We were all inspired by the words and taste of what it is like to work as a full-time Dance Company’s us a video of one project, a spin-off of He-Man teachings of lecturers, past graduates and professional dancer,” All Saints’ College Shared Frequencies and the Masters of the Universe to become practising artists, who gave us real insight into Dance Teacher Narelle Codalonga said. “It at Sydney Theatre, Jo-Ann and the Masters of the University. tertiary life and the contemporary Western was a wonderful opportunity for the students and Mary Poppins The sculpture workshop was a highlight for Australian world of art. to engage in creative exchange with other the Musical at Capitol many. Sculpture lecturers Shannon Lyons and dancers and choreographers in a supportive, Theatre. Ben Kovacsky, taught us the process of mould Jackson Lorrigan – non-competitive environment that encouraged Photograph courtesy of making and casting, including alginate which Year 12 participation and learning. It also provided Community Newspaper Group. has become many students’ favourite medium. networking opportunities within the Australian This session resulted in the creation of a range

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Students open their hearts to lend a hand YEAR 10 All Saints’ College students opened their hearts, rolled up their sleeves and reached out to various community service and charity groups as part of the school’s Helping Hands Project from 18-21 April.

THE Helping Hands Project was launched at the awareness campaign for the South East Two rewarding community activities were All Saints’ friends during the visit. College in 2005 and aims to develop socially Regional Centre for Urban Landcare (SERCUL). added to the program for the first time this year. “The Helping Hands Project provides a great responsible young people who find personal Other activities included garden maintenance These involved painting a colourful rainbow opportunity for students to see what happens satisfaction from helping others. More than 130 for the elderly, cooking for Foodbank, sorting mural along a pedestrian underpass in Thornlie’s in the ‘real’ world, to work and interact with students were split into small groups to complete and cataloguing items for the Girl Guides and Crestwood Estate and sewing fabric craft for the different groups of people, and to contribute 20 hours of compulsory community service work Salvation Army, and conducting important elderly residents of St Ives Murdoch. Students something back to the local community,” All such as environmental rehabilitation at Bull research for the National Trust’s Adopt-a-Grave took pride in delivering their handmade craft Saints’ College Helping Hands Coordinator Jo Creek Wetlands and Penguin Island. program. A group of creative All Saints’ students items to residents at the end of their Helping Boserio said. One group stencilled drains throughout the supported the Uthando Project by making fabric Hands week including cushions, aprons, vanity local area with the message ‘Clean Drains dolls to send to African children living in poverty bags, tactile boards and sensory objects. The River Gains’ as part of a stormwater pollution for comfort and expressive play. elderly reminisced and chatted with their young

“Our design idea was to paint a colourful rainbow onto the Crestwood Estate underpass in “Four days, 16 students, two teachers, 48 mini fruit cakes, 1000 iced gingerbread biscuits Thornlie, so that children walking through it on their way to the playground would be able and 1200 shortbread biscuits. This was our week in Helping Hands - cooking for Foodbank to enjoy the bright, bold visual impact of pure colour. The underpass was 10 metres long, to give something back to the community. Helping Hands was a fantastic way to end the term, 3.5 metres high and 5 metres wide. It was a little daunting to begin with, but once we made and we were all able to give something back to the community in a fun way. Thank you to the a start we were all so happy with the colour. It looked awesome and helped us get through All Saints’ staff involved and the people at Foodbank. We all appreciated your help, and it three days of hard, physical work. We all feel proud that we were able to give back to the made the week run smoothly. I hope our food made people’s Easter holiday a happy and fun community in such a creative and fabulous way.” – Painting team: Amelia Nicholson, time, and I strongly recommend cooking for Foodbank to any future students.” Amelia Cairns, Auston Varan, Helena Tilley, Kate Shelton, Dewi Kardia, Emelia Quinones, – Megan Chidlow on behalf of the Foodbank team Lily McAuliffe, Tiahna Oxenham, Keely Kenton, Kaitlin Cleghorn, Ms Louise Elscot & Mrs Rebecca Chapman

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Photograph courtesy of Fremantle backdrop inspires Community Newspaper Group. creative photography

YEARS 9 and 10 Photography students embarked on what promised to be a creative and inspiring day in Fremantle on Retreat reveals ‘true’ selves 21 February and 25 March. WHO is the true self hidden behind the mask? ARMED with new digital SLR cameras and pylons. Photographer Nathalie Daoust, inspired dressed in a variety of exotic costumes, we us with her beautiful pastel images on display MASKS and coffee cups became powerful days at a camp site in Serpentine or Byford. arrived at the E Shed Markets which was our in a Fremantle Art Centre, before we completed and meaningful symbols for the 2011 cohort of Students participated in various activities first photographic backdrop for the day. We a worksheet and ate lunch under the shade Year 12 students during their Retreat experience designed to open their minds, provide partnered up and listened to instructions from of deciduous trees. We then visited the Old in April. opportunities for self-reflection, and connect our teachers, Ms Gittos and Ms Wiedemann. Fremantle Gaol which featured amazing aerial Photography excursion Barriers began to crumble as each student with their peers on a supportive, deeper level. Our aim for the day was to take photographs photographs by Richard Woldendorp. It was took off their mask, let down their defences and A bush dance, maze, guest speaker, letters Urinetown the Musical focusing on different depths of field. with disappointment that we continued onto our revealed the ‘true’ person within (or the ‘real from parents, How Bizarre Dinner, meditation, We took it in turns to snap away with our final destination of school! captures the imagination substance’ within the coffee cup!). warm fuzzies and personal timeline, were all YES, the rumours are true! There really is a musical called Urinetown cameras and pose for pictures. Our next stop The Year 12s were split into two randomly part of the Retreat journey of self-discovery, and it really is about a drought-stricken future where public toilets are was at a tunnel near Fremantle Harbour which Rebecca Radny – Year 9 selected groups, each group spending three validation and connection. had interesting lines and shapes created by YEARS 11 and 12 Photography and Design students viewed no longer free. works by international photographers, Jesse Burke and THE premise, of course, is preposterous, yet professional performances that audiences Genevieve Thauvette, during a visit to Perth Centre for “Thank you for all the time and effort you put into organising the Retreat. It was a great that is what gives Urinetown its quirky charm. enjoyed. experience for Robert and it will be a wonderful, lifelong memory from his school days.” Photography on 2 March. Urinetown the Musical parodies the traditional All Saints’ Head of Performing Arts Steve & Gerda Banks (parents) ‘uprising’ musicals such as Les Misérables and Stephen Roberts said Urinetown presented a AFTER an inspirational discussion and analyses There were many amazing entries and with The Cradle Will Rock. The rebellious poor fight significant challenge for the students due to its “Thank you for the opportunity to participate in Retreat. I enjoyed it tremendously and was of photographs, students made the journey some difficult decisions, we would like to against the oppression of the economically presentational style and the skills required for overwhelmed by the amount of organisational detail that went into preparing the camp – to Hyde Park where they had lunch and used congratulate the following winners: sustainable yet corrupt ruling class. the musical genre. “The musical score really it really paid off. Judging from the emails we have received to date, both as a group and their creative minds and photographic skills to The hard-working and talented All Saints’ was the heart of the show and set the All individually, the Retreat was a great success and really appreciated by our students.” capture the peaceful surrounds. 1st Place: Emily McKay (Year 12) College Senior School cast and crew brought Saints’ cast and crew with the type of challenge Fred Schaffer (teacher) Many well-known guests visit All Saints’ 2nd Place: Phoebe Chapman (Year 11) Urinetown to the stage from 27-29 July at John they relished. The music was humorous and College and stay in the College’s provided 3rd Place: Emily Strange, Sophie Arndt, Curtin College of the Arts in Fremantle. intelligent in the way it questioned the validity “I feel in love and awe of absolutely everybody.” accommodation. A competition was instituted Megan Chidlow (Year 10) & The dedication and huge number of of the musical genre as a whole,” Mr Roberts Natalie Chiari (Year 12) to decorate the house with photographs that Emerson Day (Year 8) rehearsal hours were evident in the polished, said. capture the spirit and values of the College.

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2011 SAW the 25th annual Year 12 Retreat held for All Saints’ students.

THE first Retreats for Year 12s were held in 1987. In the early years at the College, there was some reluctance from The Retreat experience is greatly valued by both student and staff participants. both students and staff about what the Retreat experience Some impressions of the annual All Saints’ College Retreats have been included in the Columba yearbook: 5 might mean. However, it gradually became viewed as an 4 appropriate final camp experience for Year 12 students. At “The Retreats are designed to give “Aimed at helping the seniors to cohere were, without a doubt, the group of the time they were introduced to All Saints’, other Anglican students various skills to cope with the for their last year in the College and people who brought the camp together. schools were not holding Retreats for their final year students TEE year, and beyond. Around the theme build a friendship base for future years, I was informed that Retreat is a time but the program was widespread in Catholic schools. of Living with Community, students will the Retreats require a positive attitude for self discovery, group discovery and Each Year 12 cohort has generally been divided into three be involved in developing interactional and a happy disposition from all individual realisations. For me it went or four smaller groups for the Retreat. The usual practice is skills, exploring personal and spiritual participants. Students who want to ignore something like this…’the world is our that Retreats are held for two or three days at a location away issues, reflecting on their life goals and their fellow students will soon find that stage ironically, though maybe we should from the College. vocational choices, and developing self Retreats crack their shells.” all stop acting, because true beauty The first Retreats held in 1987 and 1988 were at Wollaston 1. Students in reflection during the 1991 Year awareness, interspersed with times of Father Terry Curtis, shows when you perform from College in Mount Claremont, in 1989 at Point Peron, and then 12 Retreat. relaxation and study.” Retreat organiser, 1998 the heart’.” at several camp venues in Jarrahdale, Baldivis and Noalimba 2. A blindfolded activity develops trust and Parent Notice, 1987 – Rebecca Cunnington, Year 12, 2004 (the former migrant facility in Bateman). In 2005, Retreat was teamwork at the 1992 Retreat. “Retreat is a time for fun, introspection, held on the College campus. In recent years, Retreats have “Whether it is the opportunity for some personalities and friends - it is about “Retreat is definitely something you been held at camp facilities in Serpentine and Jarrahdale. 3. 1998 Retreat group photograph. quiet reflection about self, family, friends; discovering who you are, and supporting can only describe once you have 7 Retreats initially included discussion about vocation choices 4. 1999 Retreat staff helpers: Dawn Clements, or getting in touch with their spiritual others so they can do the same. There experienced it; and even as I write this for the final year students, but as the careers advisory role Robert Glasheen, Moshe Price, Janet Brown self; or building up team spirit; or simply are also teamwork games, a ‘How I find it difficult to articulate quite what I developed within the College, it has become possible for the and Kent Williams dressed for the ‘How getting to know others in a very real Bizarre’ night, ‘warm fuzzies’ (not want to say. It changed our state of mind, 6 Retreats to focus on personal and group development. Bizarre’ dinner. way – everyone departs changed and ‘cold prickles!’) and plenty of time for our perspective on the year ahead, the The first Retreats were organised by Rev. Dean Griffiths enriched. A mixture of physical, social, socialising.” years past, and all that life has to offer; who was College Chaplain at the time. Moshe Price, Father 5. Participants have their legs tied together in emotional and spiritual challenges is Michael Bollig, Year 12, 2000 each in the most positive of ways.” Terry Curtis, Kent Williams, Mary Syme, Warren Marshall and this 2001 Retreat group activity. the secret formula, and happily many – Aidan Smith, Year 12, 2010 Susan Wilson have all played a significant role in organising 6. A 2005 Retreat group activity held at the students are enthralled by it.” “The three days of Retreat were a truly and shaping the Retreat program. Throughout the years they College. Rev. Dean Griffiths, amazing experience and it is hard to have been supported by many College staff, as well as staff Retreat organiser, 1990 explain the fantastic atmosphere. The from other schools. At some of the camps, invited speakers 7. 2011 Camp Retreat staff dressed up for the entire Year 12/13 group would like to talked to the students and on occasions, former students spoke ‘How Bizarre’ dinner: Kent Williams, Father express our thanks to the teachers who to the group about life after school. Braden Short, Gael Cameron, Susan Wilson, assisted on the Retreat Program. They Grace Itzstein and Suzanne Felsinger. Mrs Sue Sondalini – Archivist

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From the Parents and Friends’ Society

THE Parents and Friends’ Society began the year with their annual general meeting and the election of new committee members who were keen to contribute their ideas.

THE Pasar Malam in February was an amazing seemed to enjoy the pizza and activities with for social purposes only. The P&F funded some success. A record number of people flocked Dave the Funnyman. football goal posts and pads in the Junior to the fairway to kick-start the 2011 school After the success of last year’s 30th School playground. These are proving popular year with a bit of fun at All Saints’. The Pasar Anniversary Gala Dinner, a cocktail-style event with the Junior School students and we are very Malam, which is wholly funded and organised is now in the planning stages. Students who are gratified with the response. by the P&F, is an event for every member of the involved in the College’s Functions Committee We wish all students success in their school College community to enjoy. The stalls at this have offered to help with the organisation of endeavours, and all College community year’s Pasar Malam were again popular, with the event. All money raised from the cocktail members a wonderful second semester. many students setting up to fundraise for their function will go towards the College’s Kenyan particular charity or event. Food stalls and a Service Project to help provide resources for licensed area provided a social and relaxed Teacher Benjamin’s school. Mrs Stephanie Macdonald – atmosphere on a Friday evening. There was Student sponsorship applications were strong P&F Society President a variety of activities, pony rides, games and in the first half of the year and all information challenges for every age group. A percussion regarding sponsorship is available from the P&F band again added an extra dimension of link on the College website. The babysitting colour and atmosphere to the evening. file was modified and updated, making it more The Music Quiz Night in May was well accessible and popular with parents. Several attended, with all funds raised helping to events were organised by the Parent Social support Music in the College. The Kids’ Club at Coordinators of each year group in the first half the Quiz Night had 60 attendees and everyone of the year, and contact lists were distributed

40 the Dove – All Saints’ College the Dove – All Saints’ College 41 Old Saints From the Old Saints President Sian Angel new President interview WHY is it that when you’re at school the years seem to go by so slowly, MORE than eight years since graduating from All Saints’ College, Sian Angel (née Morgan, 2002), is looking forward to giving back to her but they fly by as soon as you graduate? much-loved school after accepting the role of Old Saints President for 2011. In this interview, she discusses the direction of the Old Saints and reminisces about her fondest memories as a student, and how All Saints’ prepared her for life after school. SCHOOL reunions are a definite reminder of because I clearly remember being a student and this. The 2006 leavers celebrated a successful 5 introducing presenters at the first Festival! to start creating traditions so there will be who treated me as an individual, and hardest to achieve them so that you don’t Year Reunion in May, thanks to the organisation In order for you to stay connected with the Old strong links in the future. At the moment, the encouraged me to develop my strengths – have regrets. It is sometimes difficult to of Shannon Hoad. Although only five years have Saints, please ensure the College has correct contact main type of function coordinated by the they were inspirational to me. The fact that know what you want to do in the future. passed for those former students, it is always great to details so that you can be informed of reunions and Old Saints is reunions, but I’m sure there I can’t choose one teacher shows the high If you achieve to the best of your ability find out what people have been doing since leaving other events involving former students. We need is much more we can be involved in and standard of teaching at ASC. at school, you will have more options to the College. It is going to be a busy second half of to remember that the College is relatively young achieve. choose from when you graduate. Also, the year with the 10, 15, 20 and 25 Year Reunions and has many traditions still to be developed; Q. What is your fondest memory of your time nothing has to be forever – don’t be afraid still to come. Reunions are a good night to not only however, these will not occur without you! Please Q. Why did you choose education as your at ASC? to change your mind – choose a path that is recount the years, but to recount the memories! feel free to contact the Old Saints with any ideas course of study after leaving ASC? A. Without a doubt, Camp Week was right for you. The Old Saints does not solely focus on former you have relating to the continued development of A. I chose high school teaching because of fantastic. Being able to choose a camp students - we continually strive to form connections the Association. Email the Director of Community the positive experiences I had as a student to attend in Years 10 and 11 was very Q. What aspects of your time at ASC prepared within the College community. Participating in the Relations, Anthony Radich, at: Anthony.Radich@ at ASC. So many of my teachers were exciting. I also enjoyed after-school sport you for life after school? Careers Café is an important event where former allsaints.wa.edu.au. supportive and helped me a lot. I wanted to and hanging with my friends at recess and A. Extracurricular activities such as coaching students have an opportunity to discuss their career Thank you to the committee members for your teach and provide the same type of support lunch. Life sure changes after high school teams in after-school sport, being on journey with current students. I’m sure many of us valued contributions and commitment to the to younger generations. and you don’t get to see your friends as the Student Council, attending student can remember the days of feeling a little lost at Association, and to Dr Geoffrey Shaw, Anthony often as you would like. conferences, and mainly just being high school, so every bit of guidance helps. Former Radich, Karen Spencer and Sian Orchard for the Q. Why are you passionate about your role as ‘involved’ in activities outside the classroom students mentoring current students of the College is a support and assistance you provide. a teacher? Did any of your teachers inspire Q. What is the biggest change you have seen helped me to work in a team. I also great service to provide and can be very rewarding. you to pursue a career in education? in the College since you graduated? developed organisational and leadership For more information about mentoring at the College Q. What do you hope to achieve as the new A. Young people have great minds – they A. The grounds have changed a lot and there skills – aspects which are needed in life please contact the Careers Counsellor, Grace Itzstein, Sian Angel (née Morgan, 2002) – Old Saints President? can surprise you each day with their are many new buildings. The Bush Court after school. I found that Year 12 Retreat via email at: [email protected]. Old Saints President A. To help keep former students connected and creativity and opinions. As a teacher, is gone, which feels weird – that’s where I had a significant impact on me at the We are very much looking forward to hosting the to provide support and advice to current it is a wonderful experience to provide used to eat lunch during Years 10 and 11! time and the way I viewed my future. Year 12 Barbecue for the second year, and speaking students. students with opportunities to explore their Quite a few teachers have left, but luckily I still have my ‘warm fuzzies’ that were to students who will soon be embarking on their own potential. It’s hard to identify individual there are still some familiar faces around made on Retreat! adventures as former students of All Saints’ College. Q. Why did you accept the role as President? teachers who inspired me to pursue a the campus. This year was the 10th Literature Festival and the A. To help continue the growth of the Old career in education, as I was very fortunate Old Saints sponsored College mugs which were Top: Sian Morgan with the 2002 Durack House Captains and Head of House, Saints so that former students can stay to have many positive experiences in both Q. Do you have any messages or advice for given to both presenters and staff. It was quite Mrs Patricia Tyrrell. connected after they graduate from ASC. primary and high school. The teachers who our current students? surreal attending the launch for the 10th Anniversary Bottom: 2002 Student Executive including Sian Morgan (middle row, second left). We are a fairly young school, but we need gave me time outside of the classroom, A. Set goals for your future and try your

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5 Year Reunion: Class of 2006 A Dream Come True – Kate Bevilaqua (1994) ON Friday, 27 May 2011, former All Saints’ students from the AFTER graduating from Human Movement at the University of Western Australia, I was fortunate to Class of 2006 attended their 5 Year Reunion at The Brisbane Hotel spend the next eight years teaching Physical Education at Christ Church Grammar School. During this in Northbridge. time, I also developed an interest in the sport of triathlon.

WE did not expect such a great turn out given Thank you to those who attended: AT first, triathlon was just a great way to keep 5.30am race start for the professionals, the and beginning the marathon too fast. I would there were only 25 RSVPs leading up to the Alexandra Sheil, Jasmine Duthie, James fit and it complemented my job as a PE teacher. alarm went off at 3.00am. That is even early love to negative split the 42.2km, but that will event, which made us speculate if it would still Buckland, Stephanie Miller, Ziggy Atwell, However, after a few trips overseas to compete for me! I had my typical pre-competition have to wait for another day. Before I knew it I go ahead. But in true ’06 leavers’ style, once Michelle Francis, David Stidolph, Fiona and some top 10 results as an amateur, I took breakfast and we were on our way. The water had made the pass and all of a sudden I was the word was out, more than 40 students were MacGregor, Joshua Wasley, Jasmin Reed, the plunge and applied for my professional was calm and I was looking forward to a leading the race. lining up to register and pay. The Brisbane Sheridan Coleman, Scott Aitken, Peter license. I achieved some good results in my first great swim. I had been working hard on my By the third lap of the run I knew the mental Hotel put on amazing food in a lively venue, Dolzadelli, Amy Prentice, Sean Collings, John year and decided that if I wanted to go all the swimming and this was reflected in my times in games would begin, but I continued to put which made for a very memorable evening. Kirkwood, Phillippa Lambert, Luke Harris, way, I had to give triathlon my full attention. the pool. But again, it was not to happen in the one foot in front of the other and soak up the It was so great to see old friends and catch up Matthew Goor, Kate Bawden, Michael Jones, I resigned from my job to compete full-time, open water. After staying with the main pack amazing atmosphere and crowd support. on everyone’s travels, studies and successes. Clare Kenyon, Joseph Spinosi, Charlotte specialising in the Half Ironman (1.9km swim, for a few hundred metres, I was left to swim the During the last lap I was still doing well and Hearing about people’s accomplishments and Saltmer, Amy Underwood, Hayley Hope, 90km bike, 21.1km run) and Ironman Distance rest of the 3.8km solo! taking in gels and fluids at each aid station. endeavours made us realise that so much can Shannon Hoad, Karyn Osmetti, Gabriella (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run). Onto the bike and I was well aware of the With 2km to go, I began to feel the quads happen in five years. It was great to hear about Pickering, Amy Seth, Geeta Shortt, Blake I now split my year between Perth and Boise, margin to catch the lead girls - I had my work cramp and after the last aid station, they were everyone’s different pathways since leaving Lawrie, Reece Mouritz, Ben Drake-Brockman, Idaho in the USA. The past few years have cut out for me! However, Ironman is a long starting to buckle underneath me. It was not school whether they were in the workforce, Kit Sinclair, Matthew Groom, Michael Guthrie, been endless summers with some fantastic day and I was, as always, going to give it a nice feeling at all. The last kilometre took studying at university or TAFE, or experiencing Timothy Dick, Samantha Beeston, Clifford racing. In December last year, this finally everything I had. After a short mechanical stop forever. It became a fast walk, then a pull along the world through travel. Willis, Tristan Ryan. climaxed with my first professional Ironman at the first roundabout, I was back on my bike the railing! All I could think to myself was, “not We danced the night away into the early victory in Ironman Western Australia. It was and on my way in what were ideal conditions. now, please not now!” This was the moment I had dreamt of my entire hours of the morning, with old and current a big year for me with six Ironmans. After The nature of the bike course allowed me to see I remember hearing the crowd cheering professional career, but I didn’t have enough friends. Thank you to Mr Anthony Radich the disappointment of the Hawaii Ironman the margin at each out and back, and it was and screaming as I entered the finish chute, energy to stand on my own two legs, to wave for organising and making such a great World Championships, I was looking forward encouraging to see the time come down. Riding but the banner did not seem to get any closer. to the crowd or take in the moment. night possible, and to Dr Geoffrey Shaw for to racing in WA to finish the year on a high, back into town after each lap was incredible It was a struggle as I pulled myself along. I After the medical staff brought me back to life attending. before a break over Christmas. with the support of the local crowd. then realised there was a ramp up to the finish and I was able to open my eyes, a wide grin I am sure there will continue to be stories Leading up to the race I was pretty relaxed. By the time lap three came around, if I line. As soon as I tried to walk up it, my legs came across my face as I realised I had won! I shared and friendships made until we meet Sure I had expectations, but it is always about continued the way I was riding, I calculated completely buckled and it was all over. I was was the Ironman Western Australia Champion again at the 10 Year Reunion. executing my race plan and hoping the rest I may have the lead into T2 and was excited still not there though! Crawling was the only for 2010. Nine hours and 20 minutes later and will follow. A trip to Margaret River early in the about that prospect. With my head down I went option left. Once over the line, I was overcome a new personal best, it was a great way to Shannon Hoad (2006) week provided relaxation, before driving to for it. Coming into transition, I still felt I had by a feeling of absolute relief. I did it! I was finish the year and gave me lots of confidence Busselton to deal with the hype that is Ironman! cycled within my limits and was ready to run not moving. I was completely and utterly going into this 2011 season. Race morning included the usual rituals, a solid marathon. The plan was to take it out exhausted! although much earlier than normal. With a slowly! I have a habit of flying out of transition

44 the Dove – All Saints’ College the Dove – All Saints’ College 45 Old Saints Old Saints: where are they now? From All Saints’ to university Rebecca Long (2010)

IT CONTINUES to astound me how much the process of leaving school changes lives – even in the space of six months I cannot believe how much mine has changed!

PERSONALLY, going straight to university from whole cohort instead tries to beat the lecturer’s school was a good decision. Even the casual examinations! This is particularly the case in work that I did for three months between school Medicine, where we have the same units and Baby cousins born and the start of university bored me to death! are such a close-knit group. Practice questions, It convinced me that I did not want to do this past papers and notes are shared between three weeks apart for the rest of my life and I was desperate, the group because we would hate to see not to mention excited, for the start of my new anyone fail. SISTERS Renae Brennan (née Spencer, 1998) and student life. To the current Years 11 and 12 students, Double wedding celebration for jet-setting couple University is an exciting prospect in so many aim to look back on your time at All Saints’ Simone Main (née Spencer, 1994), were delighted ways. On ‘O’ Day (Orientation Day), new and know that you made the most of it. Do not CAMERON Kerr (2001) was married to Kathryn McCarty in Glen Arbor, to welcome their babies only three weeks apart, at students are bombarded with clubs to join, spend two years giving up on life for only study, St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. activities to sign up for, friends to meet from all and do not just live and give up on study. There North West Michigan, USA on 25 September 2010. walks of life, parties to attend and opportunities is time for both! Plan your days and weekends for volunteer work. It is hard to remember there to achieve balance, and set goals to get CAMERON, who is a commercial pilot, left WA in July Cameron and Kate returned to Perth to spend Christmas CALEB Luke Brennan came into the world to the joy of his parents, is some sort of academic learning that you still you through school with a smile! Best wishes 2007 to complete his studies in Northern Michigan, where and New Year with family in WA. On 2 January 2011 a Renae and Luke, on 11 April 2011 weighing 8lb 1oz. Caleb’s proud need to do! It is difficult not to fall into the trap to you all. he met Kathryn. re-affirmation service was held in the All Saints’ College big sister Amelia, 2½ years, is enjoying doting on her baby brother of doing either everything or nothing, but I think The wedding took place among beautiful autumn colours Chapel and presided over by College Chaplain, Father and showering him with hugs and kisses. the trick is to get involved with a few specific Rebecca Long (2010) at Thoreson Farm, Sleeping Bear Dunes, near the shores of Braden Short. Former College Captain, Warren Lynch Simone and Andrew’s beautiful baby daughter, Isla Eden Main, things and make them your niche. Lake Michigan. The ceremony was followed by a reception (2001) and Cameron’s sister Erin, were the witnesses to the arrived on 2 May 2011, weighing almost 7lbs, the first grandchild for One great thing about uni life is a reformed at Kate’s Uncle and Aunt’s home on the shores of the re-affirmation. Brody Loneragan again played the couple to Andrew’s parents who travelled from Adelaide to welcome her. attitude to study – instead of the Year 12-esque picturesque Glen Lake. Cameron’s best man was Kate’s twin and from the altar to the hymn of Pachelbel’s Canon in D. Cousins Caleb and Isla are becoming good friends as they grow trying to beat each other and competing with brother, Peter, and Kathryn’s bridesmaid was Cameron’s This was a lovely opportunity for all the local family and up together and spend precious time with their extended family. All other schools, an attitude develops where the sister, Erin (2003). Due to the great geographical distance friends to attend the ceremony, which was followed by a Saints’ College Community Relations staff member, Karen Spencer, from Perth, only a small group of family and friends were celebration at the Royal Aero Club in Jandakot. The couple and her husband Tim, are the proud grandparents of these two little able to attend in Glen Arbor. Brody Loneragan (2001) returned to Glen Arbor on 7 January 2011. bundles of joy. made the long trip to the wedding and played the couple to the altar to the hymn of Pachelbel’s Canon in D.

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