The Armidalian
2017 The Armidalian is the magazine of record of The Armidale School, Armidale NSW Australia.
Credits Editor: Tim Hughes Design & Layout: Donna Jackson Photographs: Tim Barnsley, Tim Hughes, Tim Scott, Jeff Mackay, John Hamparsum, Stu Kang, MSP Photography, Adrian Goddard, Terry Cooke, Darrel Whan Cover Photo: Jeff Mackay The Armidalian
Volume 119
2017 Contents
Introduction 2 Valedictory Day Response 38 Middle School 78
Staff 4 Valete 39 Head of Middle School 80
Chairman’s Address 6 Descendants of Old Armidalians 55 Middle School Activities 82
Headmaster’s Address 8 Salvete and Valete 56
Comings and Goings 11 Prefects & House Captains 58 Junior School 84
Speech Day Guest 12 Head of Junior School 86
Senior Prefects’ Addresses 14 Academic Reports 60 Junior School Activities 88
Chaplain’s Report 16 Academic Extension 62 Junior School Speech Day Awards 90 Agriculture 64 Transition 91 Wellbeing and Pastoral Care 18
Counsellor’s Report 19 Creative Arts 65 Kindergarten 92
Aboriginal Students’ Program 20 English 67 Year 1 93
Girls’ Education Director 22 HSIE 69 Year 2 94
Director of Boarding 24 Languages 71 Year 3 95 Library 72 Year 4 96
Senior School 26 Mathematics 73 Year 5 97
Director of Studies’ Report 28 PDHPE 74 Junior School Sport 98
Speech Day Prizes 30 Science 75
Valedictory Day Address 36 TAS 77
The Armidalian Leadership, Service & Adventure 100 House Reports 128 Cricket 160
Round Square 102 Abbott 130 Equestrian 162
Cadets 106 Broughton 132 Football 163
ANZAC Address 110 Croft 134 Hockey 166
Passing Out Parade 112 Green 136 Mountain Biking 168
Bush Skills 114 Ross 137 Netball 170
Rangers 115 Tyrrell 138 Rowing 172
Dangar/Moyes 140 Rugby 175 Rural Fire Service 116 TAS Rugby Carnival 180 Surf Lifesaving 117 Co-Curricular Life 142 Shooting 181 Community Service 118 Director of Co-Curricular 144 Swimming 183 St Christopher’s Orphanage, Fiji 120 Co-Curricular Captains 146 Tennis 184 Thailand Service Trip 121 Co-Curricular Creative Arts 148 Water Polo 185 Kokoda 122 Chess 150 City to Surf 123 Debating and Public Speaking 151 School Community 186 Cofffs Harbour Ocean Swim 123 Athletics 153 Foundation 188 Triple Crown 124 Basketball 157 Old Armidalians’ Union 189 Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 125 Canoeing 159 Parents & Friends 191
School Roll 192 Introduction
School Board
Chairman Mr S Hempel AGIA, BSc (Syd), LLB (Syd), GradDip(AppCorpGov) Deputy Chairman Mr R Busby BE(Chem) (Syd), MEd (Ad Ed) (UTS), MIChemE (UK) Mr T Catterall BSc.Hons(Melb), MNutrDiet(Deakin), MBA (Melb)
Rev G Eastment (Retired May 2017) Mr A Erratt BBus (UTS), MBITM (UTS) Ms M Lawler MBA (MGSM) Mr R Perkins BAgEc (UNE) (Retired May 2017) Ms L Rafferty BA (Hons) AGPA GAICD LLB (Appointed May 2017)
Dr L Scandrett ME, Phd, MAICD, JP (Appointed August 2017)
Mrs K Tromp CA, BFinAdmin Mr W Winter DipFinM, MAg, RD Company Secretary Mrs A Barnier JP
The Members of The Armidale School Company
Anglican Diocese of Armidale TAS Foundation Old Armidalians’ Union P&F
Bishop R Lewers Mr D Uther OAM Mr D Martin Mrs L Beasley Mr J Kahl Mr C Anderson Mr R Perkins Mrs J Treloar Mr M Browning Mr I Kiernan AO Mr P Barratt AO Mrs K Lamoureux Mr J Levingston Mr J Wakefield Mr E Wright AM Mr D Ward Mrs M Wyatt Mr A Stuart Mr J Abbott Mr A Murray Rev C Brennan Mr J Hudson Mr A Fenwicke Mrs M Roberts
Foundation
Director of Development Ms C Mort BA (Syd), MBM (UTS)
President Mr J Grant ADipBus, DipFP, CFP Secretary Mr P Bradley AFSM BE(Mining)(Hons) (Syd)
Old Armidalians’ Union Parents and Friends’ Association
President Mr G MacDougall President Mrs R Nicoll
Secretary Mr T Hughes Secretary Mrs K Morgan, Mrs J Neilson, Mrs S Wright
Treasurer Mr A Thomas Treasurer Mrs M Jubb 2 The Armidalian School Executive
Headmaster Mr M Guest BA(Syd), DipEd(STC), MComm(Hons) (UNSW), MACE
Deputy Headmaster Mr A Jones BA (UNSW), DipEd, DipLaw (LPAB) (Syd) Director of Studies Mrs S Wark BA, GradDipEd (UNE), MACE Business Manager Mr P Bradley AFSM BE(Mining)(Hons) (Syd) Head of Middle School Mr M Harrison BA (Syd), DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) (UNE), MACE Head of Junior School Mr I Lloyd DipTeach (ACAE), BEd(AdminL’ship) (UNE) Director of Enrolments Mrs P Warrick BA, DipEd (UNE) Director of Pastoral Care Mr B Buntine BA, DipEd (Syd) Director of Development Ms C Mort BA (Syd), MBM (UTS) Director of Co-Curricular Mr W Caldwell BEc (Syd), DipEd (UNE), GradCertSprtMgt (UTS) Director of Boarding Mr M Holland BA, BEd (QUT) Girls’ Education Director Miss A Pollitt BA (UAdel), Grad DipEd (CDU) Executive Assistant to Mrs A Barnier JP Headmaster
Heads of Boarding Houses
Abbott Head of House Mr A Whalley BPhEd (ACPE), Grad DipEd (Murdoch) Deputy Head of House Ms D Riddell BSc (RMIT) Croft Head of House Mr D Drain BBus (ACU), MSportM’ment (Bond), Grad DipEd (SCU) Deputy Head of House Mr T Currell BSc, BTeach (UNE) Tyrrell Head of House Mr J Pennington BA (UNE), MACE Deputy Head of House Mr J Davies White Head of House Mr A Junge BA (UQ), Grad Dip(Sec) (ACU) Deputy Heads of House Mr H Johnson BEd (HMHE) (Syd) Miss H Symons BA(Hons)(Macq), BTeach (CSU) Housemother Mrs M Jones Dangar/Moyes Head of House Miss A Pollitt BA (UAdel), Grad DipEd (CDU)
Head of Day Houses Parents and Friends’ Association Broughton, Green & Ross Mr B Buntine BA, DipEd (Syd) President Mrs R Nicoll
Secretary Mrs K Morgan, Mrs J Neilson, Mrs S Wright
Treasurer Mrs M Jubb 3 TAS Staff
* Designates Subject Coordinator Creative and Performing Arts PDHPE
Mr A O’Connell* BA, BTeach (UNE) Mr M Taylor * BEd (PE) (VCAE) Ms L Roobol (Director of Music) BMus, AMusA, Grad DipEd Mr H Johnson BEd (HMHE) (Syd) Mrs R Baumgartner BMus (Jazz) (ANU) DipEd (ACU) Mr C Patrick BEd (Secondary) (Syd), GradDipDiv (SMBC) Mrs R Butcher BA (UNE), BMus (UNE), DipEd (UNE) Mr J Pennington BA (UNE), MACE Mrs L Cleaver* BA, BTeach (UNE) (T3&4) Ms C Curtin BEd PDHPE (ACPE)
Mr I McPherson BArt Ed (CoFA - UNSW) Mr A Whalley BPhEd (ACPE), Grad DipEd (Murdoch)
English Science
Ms J Flanagan* BA, DipEd (UNE) Mr T Wheaton* BSc (UNE), GradDipEd (SCU) Ms C Boydell BA, DipEd (Syd), DipTEFL, Grad Cert COGE(UNSW) Ms G Geyle-Chick MEd (BioChemBus) UNE Ms C Brus BA (Perf)(UNSW), GradDip Ed (UNE) Mr A Hey BSc(Hons) (Syd), GradDipEd (UNE), MEd Mr B Buntine BA, DipEd (Syd) (Deakin),MRACI, C. Chem Mrs L Cleaver BA, BTeach (UNE) Mr S Thompson BSc(Physics) (UNSW), DipEd (UNSW)
Mrs G Downes BA, BTeach (ACU), MLit (Melb) Mr M Harrison BA (Syd), DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) (UNE), MACE Technology and Applied Studies Miss J Heagney BA (UNE), Grad Cert Theo (UoN) Mr D Slade* BEd (CSU) Mr M Holland BA, BEd (QUT) Mr C Nexø BCompSc, DipEd (UNE) Mr A Moore BTeach, BEd (UNE) Mr T Scott BA, DipEd (UNE) Miss A Pollitt BA(Adel), Grad DipEd(CDU) Mr M Ball (Ag)* BRurSc(Hons), DipTeach (UNE) Mrs F Robb BA (UNE), DipEd (UNE), MA (UNSW) Mr M Ross BTeach(Secondary) (LaTrobe) Head of Middle School
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Mr M Harrison BA (Syd), DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) (UNE), MACE Mr D Toakley* BEd (SouthAust), BBusAdmin (Canberra) Middle School Mr D Drain BBus (ACU) MSportM’ment (Bond); Grad DipEd (SCU)
Ms J Flanagan BA, DipEd (UNE) Ms C Brus BA (Perf) (UWS), GradDip Ed (UNE) Mr M Harrison BA, DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) (UNE), MACE Mrs K Brunsdon DipTeach (KCAE), Grad Cert WRAP
Miss J Heagney BA(UNE), Grad Cert Theo (UoN) Miss J Heagney BA (UNE), Grad Cert Theo (UoN) Mr A Jones BA (UNSW), DipEd, DipLaw(LPAB) (Syd) Mr A Junge BA (Macq) GradDip Ed (UNE), MACE Mr A Junge BA (Macq) GradDip Ed (UNE), MACE Ms H Lo BA (Syd), DipEd (ACU) Mr A Murray BComm (ANU), GradDipEd (UNE), CPA Mrs A Murray BA (ANU), GradDip(SecEd) (ACU), (Terms 1-3) Miss H Symons BA (HR) (Macq), BTeach (CSU) Mrs R Pollard BEd (UNE), DipTeach (ACAE) Ms F Taber BEd(Hons) (UNE) Mr L Polson BEd(Primary) (UNE) Ms H Lo BA (Syd), GradDipEd (ACU) Ms H Symons BA (Syd), DipEd (ACU)
Languages Head of Junior School
Mr A Moore* BTeach, BEd (UNE) Mr I Lloyd DipTeach (ACAE), BEd(AdminL’ship) (UNE) Miss M Christensen BA(Hons), GradDipEd (Sec), JP Ms V Perrin-Baker BA(UQ) Hons(UNE), MAAL(UNE), GradDipEd(UNE) Junior School
Mathematics Mrs T Ball BEd(Early Childhood) (CSU), BEd (UNE) Mrs L Hawksford DipTeach (UNE) Miss A Robins* BSc, GradDipEd (UNE) (Terms 2- 4) Mr A Portell BEd(Primary) (UNE) Mr W Caldwell BEc (Syd), DipEd (UNE) GradCertSprtMgt (UTS) Mrs A Trenerry DipTeach (ACAE), Grad Cert WRAP, MACE Ms R Harrison BA (Hons) (UK) Mrs V Waters BEd, DipTeach (UNE) (Junior School Curriculum Mr A Shortt BEng (QUT) BMaths (QUT), GradDip Lit (USQ) Co-ordinator) Mr T Currell BSc, BTeach (UNE) Miss P Wood BEd (Primary) (UNE) Ms A Hudson BSc(UNE), GradDi[Ed (Mathematics)(Syd) Mrs C Wright DipTeach (ACAE) (Junior School Sports Co-ordinator) Mrs D Tutt GradDipEd(Gifted Ed) (UNE), Bed (Mathematics)(Syd) Mrs S Wark BA, DipEd (UNE), MACE 4 The Armidalian Academic Support, Learning Support, Extension and Technology and Trade Training Centre Enrichment Mr D Lawrence Ms C Boydell* BA, DipEd (Syd), DipTEFL Mr B Michel Mrs L Brown BA, DipEd (Macq) Medical Centre Mrs A Hine BEd(Second Lang) (Uni of Alberta, Canada)
Mrs R Pollard DipTeach (ACAE), BEd (UNE) Dr L Bookallil MB, BSc (Syd), FRACGP, DOBST, RCOG Sister J Murray RN Sister M Miller RN Student Support Services Sister J Gowen RN Sister H Murtagh RN Chaplaincy Sister J Holland Sister R Pabalan RN Rev R Newton BA (UNE), DipEd (UWS), BTh (SMBC) Director of Co-Curricular Mrs J Benham BAg(UNE), GradDipEd (CSU) - Assistant Mr W Caldwell BEc (Syd), DipEd (UNE) GradCertSprtMgt (UTS) Counsellor Sports Centre Ms A Goudge BA(Hons), BSW, Grad Cert Dispute Resolution, Registered FDRP Mr B Lawry Manager
Careers Advisor Administration Mr M Taylor BEd (PE) (VCAE) Mrs A Barnier JP Exec Assistant to the Headmaster
Quartermaster/Transport Mrs M Sadler Admin Assistant Mrs V Lucas Receptionist Mr S Ball Mrs V O’Brien Director of Studies Assistant Mrs G Rogers Ms F Chappell Junior School Admin Assistant
Study Centre Supervisor Mrs A Evans Middle School Admin Assistant Mrs K Hutton Co-Curricular Assistant Ms W Hill DipEd(Primary)(ACAE), BEd, MEd(Hons (UNE) Mrs S Broadbent Music Department Assistant (T1-3) Technical Assistant Mrs D Duarte Music Department Assistant (T4) Mr G McLennan SIACert (TAFE) Mrs G Piper Admin Assistant
Mr W Sadler General Office Manager Technology (IT) Marketing and Development Office Mr K Secker* ICT Service Delivery Manager Ms D Riddell IT Assistant Ms C Mort BA (Syd) MBM (UTS) Director of Development Mrs K Behrend IT Assistant Mrs P Warrick BA, DipEd (UNE) Director of Enrolments
Mrs A Gayner JP DipHRMgmt, DipMgmt Assistant to DoE Homework Centre Mrs J Guest Overseas Enrolment Officer Mr T Hughes BA (Syd) Media Manager Mrs J Thomas Mrs D Jackson Website Manager Uniform and Book Shop Mrs J Neilson (Term 4) Development Assistant
Mrs V Tearle Business Office Library Mr P Bradley AFSM BE(Mining)(Hons) (Syd) - Business Manager
Mrs L Allan BHlthScN (SCU), MAppSc (Lib & InfoMgt) Mrs K Lawrence DipRuralBus (Orange) - Assistant Business Manager (CSU) - Librarian Mrs P O’Sullivan BFinAdmin (UNE) - Secretary/Debtors Mrs J Ranck Dip BusinessTech (MBC) - Assistant Mrs F Tafra BFinAdmin, DipEd (UNE) - Payroll Manager Mrs N Ramazani Business Cert (MBC) - Assistant Mrs Y Lawlor Creditors’ Clerk
Ms S Warrick BA (UNSW), LLB, GradDipLegPrac (UNE) Teaching Assistants Property Trade Training Centre Mr D Lawrence Mr C Davies Works Manager Trade Training Centre Mr B Michel Mr G Frost Head of Housekeeping Music Department Mr W Dunham BMus (Syd) ASMC Mr A Goddard School Gardener Mr N Wickramathilake Catering Manager
5 Chairman’s Address
Also in May, we farewelled Mr Rob Our confidence then has been well Perkins from the Board after many years placed as we anticipate the start of of service. the 2018 school year after a welcome summer vacation. The Board is very The Anglican Diocese of Armidale has pleased with the confidence shown appointed Dr Laurie Scandrett as a new in this School’s future as exhibited by Director and Laurie, who lives in Sydney, decisions to enrol your children at TAS. is here today. Laurie took office as a director in August, and I am grateful for Reinvesting in the School’s his experience in school management infrastructure is something that the and boardroom governance that he Board continues to drive. This year brings to our Board. we have significantly upgraded the School’s IT and network systems, and Ms Luci Rafferty joined the Board in the boys boarding furniture upgrade is May. Luci grew up in Armidale, for continuing. Boys’ boarding houses are much of her life worked as a corporate being redecorated and among other lawyer in Sydney, and now also runs a significant projects we have converted property near Tingha. We recognise her the Johnstone Library into two new experience in governance and business classrooms. that she brings to our Board. Yesterday evening the Foundation I thank all of my fellow Directors, all Mr Sebastian Hempel, Chairman of TAS Board Stone for a new 64 bed boarding house volunteers who give up their valuable was unveiled and those of you who are time, for their contribution to the regular visitors to our campus will have stewardship of the school this year. witnessed the building work conducted Guest of Honour Dr Tammie Matson, The School Board - in a corporate sense over the course of the year. The Board Headmaster Mr Murray Guest, Bishop - reports and is accountable to the 24 has overseen the financial management Lewers, distinguished guests, ladies and Company members who represent our of this large project, which is on track gentlemen, students of TAS. deep roots into this wonderful Anglican to come in under budget, but a few Welcome to Speech Day, a special day school’s New England and broader people – which includes some Old Boys in December at The Armidale School. community. Their names are in your of this great School – who are involved Brevity is good on a warm day like programs and we welcome many of in the project on a weekly basis deserve today so my address will be brief and I them attending here this morning. to be recognised. These are the family will leave most of the reporting to the company Rice Construction Group led I recognise the Diocese of Armidale’s Headmaster. However, it is my duty to by Mr Nick Rice whose sons attended generous contribution to School recognise the efforts of various people TAS; Mr Pat Bradley the School’s governance through its two out of that are here or represented today. Business Manager, and our special nine Board Directors and six out of 24 building consultant Mr Stewart McRae, The School is run by a not-for-profit Company Members; and I thank all of who is also a current parent. company with its management the 24 Company Members for their overseen by a Board of nine Directors, wisdom and oversight. A building project like this requires now consisting of six men and three careful financial decisions and while this A year ago I said to you that TAS is women. We welcomed two new has been the Board’s responsibility, we experiencing growth, represented directors this year following the acknowledge the support received from by strong enrolments and future retirements of two directors. The Rev Regional Australia Bank as the School’s enrolment interest, that is virtually Gary Eastment retired from office in new bank. unprecedented. May. 6 The Armidalian The Headmaster has an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing and continued improvement of this school. This, and his leadership of our staff, deserves our thanks. Mr Guest’s wife Joanne, is also a faithful servant of the School and that should be recognised.
The Board set the School’s budget for 2018 yesterday and payments the School receives from two large foundations make it a lot easier to balance the books. So I would like to acknowledge the ongoing support the School receives from the Aberbaldie Foundation, which is materially increasing its donation to the School in 2018. I know one of its board members is in attendance today.
Guest Speaker, Ms Tammie Matson presents Year 11 student Ashini Ekanayake with the Biology Prize Many of you here today, parents and supporters of the school alike, are generous donors to the TAS Foundation and you have our ongoing thanks. The Foundation is an important institution linked to the School that raises funds through gifts, donations and other bequests. The School is grateful for the support the TAS Foundation provides the School in a variety of ways and so I thank its volunteer but very able Board led by its Chairman, Mr John Grant.
I am not going to thank the Old Armidalians’ Union specifically this year, but individual Old Armidalians feature throughout our governance structures, our donors, our parents, our sporting clubs, and our staff, and indeed the entire community of support for this unique School. You know who you are, and we thank you for it.
Mr Sebastian Hempel
7 Headmaster’s Address
Of course, the growth in the number of Whilst this growth is obviously a good girls is the most readily seen element thing, I must be clear that we do not of this, but since the start of 2016 we aim to become such a big school that have also seen growth in the number of the closeness of personal connections boys, growth in both day and boarding in our community is lost. We do aim student numbers and our Junior, Middle though to have the size and capacity and Senior Schools now all have higher to present our students with extensive enrolments. subject choice in their academic program and an expansive set of opportunities beyond the classroom. WHY GROWTH IS IMPORTANT Steady growth enables us to continue The Chairman has already spoken about to improve in what we offer and what the capital works that continue to add we have seen in 2017 we will see again to the fabric and facilities available to next year. us, but the benefits of growth go well Setting this direction and committing beyond bricks and mortar by adding to to the investment in new capital our capacity to deliver programs and infrastructure and human resources to outcomes for our students and this will move ahead has been the charge of the be ongoing. School Board and it is a considerable In 2018 we will add a second stream responsibility that they have taken on in Year 4, a fourth stream in Year 7 in recent times. We are very fortunate and a fifth stream in Year 10 and to have a widely skilled and very able there are myriad benefits in this. For Board and their dedication to the Mr Murray Guest, Headmaster example, new classes mean greater School is beyond doubt. It is right that subject choice and greater ability we take this opportunity to thank our to appropriately grade classes and Chairman Sebastian Hempel and the differentiate work and additional TAS Board for the good governance of teachers create fresh energy and depth the School. Guest speaker Dr Tammie Matson, in our academic departments, as well Chairman and members of the School as the ability to offer more beyond the Board, Bishop Lewers, special guests, classroom. Without confidence in that MMG SURVEY - WHAT STAYS ladies and gentlemen, TAS students, growth we would not have been able THE SAME – BOARDING FOCUS, welcome. to create the new executive positions CHALLENGE, ACADEMIC The year 2017 has been another of Director of Boarding and Girls’ OPPORTUNITY historic one for the School. Whilst 2016 Education Director last year or make our Amidst this period of change and will be remembered as the year that school counsellor a full-time position development, it is important that we co-education was introduced, 2017 and introduce a new Aboriginal Student keep focus on what we see as important will mark the moment that the co- Support Officer this year. Next year that here – what we might define as the education decision drove real growth growth will continue as we extend the hallmarks of a TAS education. The and development for the School. That operating hours and academic support major school survey conducted this growth has been organic, steady and in the library, bring House Mothers into year by consultants MMG has painted felt across the School with the net senior boarding houses and introduce a clear picture of what is valued by impact being that we now have the the new leadership position of IB our community and why families highest enrolment in the history of the Middle Years Programme Coordinator. have chosen TAS for their children’s School. education. 8 The Armidalian Boarding is central to that of course and These are outcomes that sit well with us A number of staff leave us today and it seems our boarders are happy here. at TAS and their pursuit can be seen in I take this opportunity to thank them Above all else though, the appreciation so much of what we do. They have long and wish them well: of the co-curricular program stands been goals for us and they complement • Our Middle School boarding out in the survey results, as it did when our Christian purpose and values in Head of House and Middle School the survey was first conducted in 2010. practical ways. and senior Geography teacher The way that the Creative Arts have So, there are no announcements of Mr Andrew Junge has accepted flourished, on stage, in music and the radical changes in the direction of our the position of Head of Boarding visual arts, has been seen by us all, but wider school program to be made at Haileybury Rendall School in it is good to know how important this today and no intentions to change the Darwin; is to our community. Similarly, sport, foundations of our school. The survey adventure and challenge activities • Middle School and English/History did offer clear direction and a mandate such as Kokoda, the City to Surf, 111km teacher Miss Jayne Heagney takes for new developments on the academic Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Coffs Ocean up a position at St Stanislaus front though and I will come to these. Swim and Tour de Rock cycle classic, College in Bathurst; along with Round Square opportunities • PDHPE teacher and Middle School are thought by our community to be at THANKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS boarding Deputy Head of House the core of TAS life. AND STAFF Mr Hugo Johnson also heads to St The overwhelming message coming Stanislaus College; Creating the diversity and intensity from this is that a TAS education of TAS experiences requires staff • Our senior Visual Arts teacher Mr continues to be seen as broader and commitment that is very unusual in Ian Macpherson, along with his deeper than the central purpose of today’s schools, even those of our type. wife who is expecting their first academic studies and the ultimate goal Our teachers and other staff spend time child, returns home to Sydney of the HSC. We know that academic away from home, long hours in buses, having accepted a teaching post at achievement opens doors to the future sleep on the ground and carry great Newington College; and the imperative of enabling that responsibility as they travel with our achievement is clear. However, shaping • French teacher Miss Majella students and that is what is needed to who the person is who walks through Christenson returns to Brisbane to create the program we have here today. those doors requires more than the teach with Education Queensland, The success of our programs in and delivery of government curriculum and and out of the classroom is only possible preparation for a set of State exams. because our staff are passionate about It is the collection of experiences had • Mrs Amanda Hess who has taught the School, their teaching and the through the years at school that helps part-time in the HSIE area finishes broader positive influence they have shape the development of the person her time with us at the end of the on students. The impact that has had and the creation of their values. year to return to her family on our staff collectively is seen in Like employers today and no doubt their affirmation for the experience • Beyond the teaching staff: into the future, our families have told of working at TAS in the survey. Their • Mrs Alison Evans, our Middle us that they value the characteristics loyalty and what they contribute here School administrative assistant, developed through school activities are the foundations upon which our moves with her family to Canberra here. Characteristics like tenacity, success is built and this should never at the end of the year, and teamwork and communication skills, a be taken for granted. sense of responsibility, problem solving • Aboriginal Student Support Officer, ability, courage, compassion and Mr Bruce Dennison, leaves us as his inquisitiveness. similar position at Armidale High School becomes full-time next year. 9 Headmaster’s Address (cont.)
We thank our departing staff menbers The school survey presented an ideal Good work and initiative has and wish them well. mechanism for self-critiquing this year complemented that luck though and whilst its findings offered welcome and I offer particular thanks to our Beyond the work of the staff, 2017 has affirmation for much of what we do Director of Studies Seonia Wark and seen huge support from others as well. here, it also gave us good direction for newly appointed MYP Coordinator The collective energies of our parents our future, particularly in providing a Rachael Harrison for their drive and and Old Armidalians has again brought mandate to drive the development of commitment to the project, including a sense of community to TAS that would academic culture further. In response, the demands of the application process be the envy of very many other schools. several new initiatives are to be itself. From the fun of parent trivia and TAS introduced in 2018 that will offer both at Dusk to catering for carnivals and support and fresh interest in studies. Reunion Weekend, our volunteers have EXTENDED LIBRARY OPENING brought fundraising and friend-raising HOURS together in wonderful fashion. INTERNATIONAL Whilst finding new opportunities like The Chairman has already thanked the BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS the MYP is exciting and rewarding Foundation, our Company Members PROGRAMME for our curriculum team, hearing the and our donors who have done so Middle School students and parents smaller messages delivered by our much this year and I ask that you join will already be aware that we are in students and tying them together me now in thanking our parents and the process of applying to become is every bit as important. The simple Old Armidalians for all they have done an IB Middle Years Programme school request to have the library open for through 2017. and that we expect to begin the longer hours is one of those messages introduction of the MYP next year. and it has been taken up by our The MYP presents all of the benefits Director of Studies and worked into a INWARD LOOKING – OUTWARD and opportunities of the Primary Years plan to internally modernise and excite LOOKING Programme introduced recently to the space, relocate more staff to make it At a time of growth and stability at Junior School, including a genuine their home, extend opening hours and TAS there is a natural temptation to global outlook, focus on enquiry based introduce more formal tutoring here. be satisfied with what is happening learning, integration of curriculum In 2018 the library will be open from and to be content to simply push across subjects and a commitment to 7:30am to make it useful to those who ahead. But just as we would always developing responsible citizens and it are here early or want to gather to work ask our students to look for more, so it is no surprise that there is considerable together. In the evenings it will open is important that the School does the excitement about this. for Middle School students until dinner same. Rather than looking inward at the The introduction of the Middle Years at 5:30 and for Senior School students decisions and progress being made, we Programme is not a big change in until 9:00pm. It will also be open on have been conscious this year of the our thinking though and the style weekend afternoons, especially for need to always look outward, at what of teaching fits well with our current senior student study sessions. possibilities exist and what ideas to practice in Middle School. The develop our potential are out there. Boarders will be able to take advantage opportunity has come about principally of this new private or group study space because changes to the IB regulations as they like and day students will be now allow a three year program to be able to sign up to a longer day option presented, enabling us to retain the that enables them to have breakfast or Year 9 and 10 elective structure that dinner at school, complete their prep has been so successful, so in a sense we here with supervision support and use have been lucky in our timing. the tutoring available.
10 The Armidalian CANVAS – LEARNING CONCLUSION There is no doubt that skills such as MANAGEMENT SYSTEM communication, problem solving and It is not always the case that trending teamwork should be at the forefront In further efforts to promote academic discussion and initiatives across the of teaching goals, but they cannot be independence and maturity for our education landscape resonate with developed properly without having students we have invested this year in our thinking at TAS. This year though the depth of knowledge that comes a new learning management system the usual focus on compliance, league from going beyond the first Wikipedia for our students known as CANVAS. tables, back to basics teaching and page. Our ambition to develop This system enables teachers to present international test results has given critical consumers of knowledge who resources of all kinds from texts to way to research on finding the right will pursue the understanding that videos or even recordings of lessons balance between teaching for skills breathes life into skills complements online and students to manage their and enabling absorption of content. the experiential approach to learning use of them in much the same way that It is a push back against the culture that has long been at the heart of university students do. It is an enabling of Google as the principal source of our pedagogy. It presents an implicit tool that will see us step ahead in our truth and aligns tightly with the global demand for students to be ‘real’ academic structures and I am sure it will looking and enquiry based learning and ‘present’ in all they do and that be appreciated by students. in the Middle Years Programme and standard should never be diluted. our intentional enabling of deeper, The MYP, extended day and learning independent learning by creating May I wish you all a happy and holy management system initiatives are better learning spaces and giving Christmas and safe travels. capable of standing on their own students more control over their as intuitively appealing ideas, but it learning journey. is important to recognise them as Murray Guest components of the drive to continue Headmaster the development of academic culture at TAS. Comings and Goings
The following appointments were made in 2017 Miss E Channon (Technology & Applied Studies), Miss M Christensen (French), Ms J Crozier (Dangar House Mother), Miss C Curtin (PDHPE), Mr B Dennison (Aboriginal Student Support Officer), Mrs G Downes (English 2017 Maternity Leave for Ms F Taber), Mrs R Edmonds (Co-curricular Admin Assistant), Mrs J Fletcher (School Nurse), Mrs A Goudge (Counsellor), Mr J Green (Cadet Training Officer), Mrs T Hardin (Junior School), Ms P Harvey (P/T Visual Arts), Ms A Hess (HSIE), Ms S Lasker (Junior School Admin Assistant), Mrs J Neilson (Development Office Assistant), Ms H Pastor (ESL), Mr A Patrick (LSL R Newton S217 – Christian Development), Ms V Perrin-Baker (JS French), Mr M Ross (T3/4 English), Mrs A Scollen (LSL A Robins T4), Mrs D Tutt (Mathematics).
Role Changes Mrs J Benham (Deputy Head of House Moyes/Dangar), Mr A Moore (Coordinator of Languages), Mr A Murray (OC Cadets), Mr C Patrick (Acting Chaplain S2/17), Mr L Polson (Assistant Director of Studies), Mrs A Trenerry (Transition Assistant).
The following staff have left either during or at the end of 2017 Miss M Christensen (French), Mr B Dennison (Aboriginal Student Support Officer, Mrs D Duarte (Music Admin Assistant), Mrs A Evans (Middle School Administration Assistant), Miss J Heagney (Middle School HR and English), Ms A Hess (HSIE), Mrs A Hine (Junior School), Mr H Johnson (PDHPE), Mr A Junge (Middle School Boarding Head of House/HSIE), Mrs J Ranck (Library Assistant).
GAP Students January – June: Julius Jensen (Germany), Brandon Sharp (South Africa), Lachlan Truesdale (South Africa), Sovann Pen (Cambodia) July - December: Brandon Sharp (South Africa), Lachlan Truesdale (South Africa), Sovann Pen (Cambodia), Liam Nelson (Scotland)
11 Speech Day Guest - Dr Tammie Matson
This is such a privilege to be here for Out there, fear is a reality. It’s a primal So when I was studying the impalas, I your very special day. sort of fear, that harks back to caveman didn’t think about the fact that I could days. In many ways it’s really a case also be being watched at any time by To start, I just have to say how lucky of ‘am I the predator here or am I the the animals that are there to eat the you are to go to this school and all the prey’ - and sometimes it is hard to know impalas. adventures that you guys go on. You go the difference. In fact as humans when abseiling, you go canoeing, you go out But I’ll go back a little. I had always you walking in the bush you’re often a into the bush, you make fires and learn thought I was going to be a lawyer combination of both. how to put them out. I reckon Bear and changed direction to become a Grylls would love to go to this school! I spent about six years studying the wildlife researcher, after my first trip to black faced impala for my PhD. Impalas Zimbabwe with my father at the age When I was not too much older than all are fast food for all the predators; they of 15. I wasn’t a great scientist when I of you I was out on an adventure and I even have a little ‘M’ on their rear end! was at school, in fact I dropped out of was almost eaten by lions. I was about Everything eats them – everything. high school chemistry, but I wanted to 21 years old and I’d recently moved to I learnt a lot from the impalas, in do conservation work in the wild, so it Etosha National Park in Namibia. particular, the way they dealt with fear. was really just pure drive and passion It is a hot, arid and very dry place. Can you imagine living with the fear that was moving me forward. I worked You get dust in all of your orifices. It is that every single day something tried to very hard, and in the year 2000, had typically about forty degrees Celsius eat you or your baby? Imagine if you let an Australian Government scholarship in the shade. It's a lot like outback that heightened sense of fear dominate to do my PhD in Zimbabwe. However Australia, the only difference is Namibia your life. around that time, Zimbabwean is full of animals that can eat you, or president Robert Mugabe advised his Now the impalas are out there every stand on you, or charge you. war veterans to invade all of the white day, watching the herds learning how owned farms, and my study site was to stalk them. As a researcher you need Speech Day Guest Dr Tammie Matson It was in October, around 40 degrees, right in the line of fire. I realised I didn’t to be able to kick the ground to lift the time of the year they call suicide have a study site any more and feared up some dust and see which way the season. I wasn’t out there amongst the that it was a disaster. lions for no reason, I was fulfilling my wind's going so you can determine dream to become a wildlife researcher if your smell is going to get to those But sometimes out of disasters, great in Africa. impalas and scare them off. things happen. I found out that there was a sub-species of the impala called So I had to sneak up on them just like When you are training to become the black-faced imapala which lived in the lion would, so they didn’t know that zoologist you learn about scientific Namibia, and no one had ever studied I was there. It’s easy to underestimate methodology, you learn how to write this sub-species before. So here was this common animal which has none of scientific papers, you learn about I a budding zoologist getting an the glamour of the lion or the cheetah, statistics, but one thing they don’t teach opportunity of a lifetime. So for the next but they are actually one of the you is how to survive when a lion is six years I lived and breathed Namibia. smartest of them all. chasing you! That itself, was a lesson in overcoming I felt fear many times early in my Impalas taught me that you have fear, a fear of not being good enough career. I’ve been charged by elephants, really got to use fear as a good thing to get to the next stage, or of a hurdle particularly when I got between the calf and don’t let it hold you back from getting in the way. Overcoming fear, and the mother for example. Another achieving - well in their case it is with passion and perseverance. survival, but for you it's about achieving time I was crawling into my swag only Anyway, it was only a couple of months your dreams. to realize that there was a Western Bart into my PhD study that I found myself spitting cobra that reared up and the about to be eaten by a lion. only thing that thing is to run like hell.
12 The Armidalian I was at a waterhole about an hour’s And you have to make a choice at that And he literally just came straight up drive west of my research camp and point - you can either be paralysed by grabbed the carcase off the females spotted a carcase of what looked like a fear, in which case we all know what and took it away with a big growl. Let very large animal – perhaps a rhino, or is going to happen - you'll be dead. Or me tell you that feminism has not hit an elephant. My research assistant and I you can decide that you could use that lion society in any way - that is not a thought we should maybe get out and fear to motivate you on another course take home message girls and boys. We check it for anthrax, to see if anthrax of action – a decision making process will talk about elephants when we talk had killed it. (A natural anthrax, a totally that can only happen in about half a about feminism. That was one of those different one to that which was sent in second, to look fear in the eye, and moments that we realised gosh, we an envelope to the White House to kill remember that fear are just limitations had been incredibly lucky. But in that people.) Well, there are certain things you have set for yourself. moment I also realised that fear is not you shouldn’t do when you are a new your enemy. And fear that day helped Something that you don’t learn at researcher in Africa. The first thing is us to survive, and that is what it does for university when there is a big cat you never get out of your car. Second all the animals in the bush. What really bearing down on you, you must never rule is, you never get out of your car. matters is what you do with that fear; ever run, because just like dangling Third rule is, if there is a carcase, there how you respond to it. something in front a little cat at home, if is a very good chance that there are you pull it away, they will chase it. Some If you can overcome your own fears predators around. If you can’t see those type of zoologist instinct kicked in, so I about your own ability, what ever predators it doesn’t meant they are forced myself to walk. You can’t imagine happens to be your fear, then great not there, it just means they have the how against all of your instincts it is things can happen. You won’t stop advantage over you because you can’t to walk when there are three big cats having fears at the age of 15 or 16, you see them. bearing down on you. It was the longest are going to have them for your whole So, naturally being a genius at the age 30 metres of my life. Somehow we life. The attitude you have to have is, “I of 21 fresh into my PhD studies, I looked made it back to the car. The lionesses am going to use this fear to motivate over the waterhole and there were skidded in their tracks and moved off me to move in the right direction. I’m hundreds of animals there - springboks, back to the carcase, which it turns out going to find my passion, I’m going to warthogs, zebras, all making so much was their own kill. They had seen us as work hard, and persevere, and I’m going noise, and they were all looking a direct threat to their kill. So, we were to get there.” perfectly happy so I thought there can’t both a threat and also prey in the same If you don’t know what your passion is be any lions around, let’s go out and instant. In the safety of our car, we just yet, don’t worry about that, it will come. have a look and see if we can get this burst out laughing. Of course those But do your best to try and find what sample of blood. lions didn’t want to eat us- look at all your passion is. Because if you can turn that meat! And anyway, lions don’t hunt So we jump out of the buggy and that into your life, and your career, you in the day, do they. Well within about started walking towards the carcase. will always have a job that you love. 20 seconds one of the lionesses just Then, in my peripheral vision I saw all charged over, killed a springbok and of these animals splitting apart like suffocated it, right next to the car. We a curtain and in between all of those could hear the chewing and gnawing Dr Tammie Matson animals came three charging lionesses. going on right in front of us. And they were coming right for us. Within the next few more minutes This is what it feels like when a lion is something even more terrifying bearing down on the on full speed - you happened. Beyond the carcase, in the get a jolt of pure adrenalin. It hits you long grass up rose a giant, male lion like you’ve just been thumped in the who had been there the whole time, chest. watching us. 13 Senior Prefects’ Addresses
I feel honoured to be the first girl to girls and Year 12 girls were endless. stand here and speak as a TAS Senior Many were punctuated with “who has Prefect. It was a learning experience to a key” or sing-alongs in the kitchen come in to what had traditionally been while eating afternoon tea. We would a male leadership group and find my chat about sports, concerts and would way. I was fortunate to work alongside always have a laugh in store at the end Jim Orr and the 2017 prefect body who of the day. No matter the age, we all were all welcoming, and have been enjoyed the company and got along positive influences on the school. I really well. think we have come a long way in a This is not possible without our short time. teachers, so I would like to thank My short stint at TAS has offered them. For helping us mould our own many opportunities and it’s vital to academic journeys and motivating us appreciate just how many doors these along the way. Thank you for providing open. Not many people can say that us with platforms to voice our opinions, they’ve been part of a Rural Fire Service share our talents and learn from our brigade, particularly at our age. And it’s mistakes. Every year teachers have wonderful to think that the girls and the ability to change a student’s life, boys can do sewing classes together. whether it be motivation or inspiration So while we girls can put out the fires, – and we thank you for that. the boys can sew our uniforms back One of the things I have learnt here, Senior Prefects- Katrina Osborne and James Orr together! maybe because it has been a time of it is safe to say that any student at TAS change, is that it is important to deal Katrina Osborne - Senior Prefect has a bunch of memories. No matter with little issues upfront. Muhammad Mr Guest and Mrs Guest, Dr Tammie how long you have been here or how Ali, World Champion boxer and activist, Matson, staff, students and parents. new you are, there will always be a was a person who lived a successful life light-hearted character by your side. and faced many challenges. He said: “It Three years ago, my parents enrolled I remember my first Business Studies isn't the mountain ahead to climb that my younger brother, Sam, as a Year 6 lesson. The only girl. I found a seat wears you out; it's the pebble in your boarding student, thinking he would next to James Murphy. I remember our shoe.” It is a message to all of us to get have an all boys school experience until first conversation of three words, with the little things right. Deal early on with he graduated. Meanwhile I was at an all me simply nodding to him and calling the issues that might hold you back, girls’ school. When co-education was him “Murph”. He looked at me and before they grow to be a problem, these announced I think it came as a bit of a replied “it’s James”… I was mortified may be fears or people bringing you shock initially for my parents, but was until Sebastian Scott, and Murph down, or even just an annoying habit! quickly seen as an opportunity. With together laughed and immediately Handling these only makes the journey my grandfather and uncle as proud took me under their wing as a Business ahead easier and more enjoyable. Old Boys and my father wanting his buddy. Moving to TAS not only allowed Getting the little things right creates daughter to experience a much more memories to be made but I have also strong foundations for the bigger tasks. adventurous and outdoorsy education, made some very close friendships that I am proud to have been a part of TAS it would be fair to say that TAS co- I will cherish. education ticked all the boxes. It has co-education. It has taught so many of been the right answer for the Osbornes, Most afternoons after school finished, us communication skills and a greater and I’m guessing many other families the conversations in the boarding understanding of what the world after too. house between the Middle School 14 The Armidalian school will be like. I know I will be back Third reply, “Oh boys, maybe this means embrace the challenge, enjoy the air here to visit and I’ll enjoy watching we’ll miss out on drill”. and behold the view. Climb it so you such a great school grow. I will miss this can see the world, not so the world can Since no one had a clue how to read the happy place. see you.” map, tricking them was an easy task. I wish you all have a safe and happy Some tried to help, but agreed with my So if you take these opportunities, holiday. Thank you all. methods, the others were already on don't do it for the rewards but for what the hunt for some prime barkies. you will get out of it and the memories Treenie Osborne you will make. You probably get sick It didn’t take long for the lads to give of hearing it, “make the most of your up and we sat down in some shade, opportunities”, but hopefully if we say devouring endless gummy bears and it enough, it might sink in for more James Orr- Senior Prefect Minties. After what seemed an eternity, people. I decided they were never going to On an activities day in Year 9, I was realise. The unfortunate truth is that you’ll a leading my A Company section on appreciate these days much more when a trek with the mission of ticking off Members of the School Board, they’ve past. At the time, you focus on various checkpoints along the way. My Headmaster, parents, and fellow the destination, but in reflection you section was very easily distracted and students. focus on the journey. clueless at times, but our year was a If anyone has listened to my other blast. So from someone who has experienced speeches, you’ll know that my a journey with similar opportunities It was your average activities day, a memories are what I value above and experiences as you all, the most hot, dry day, topped by the classic anything else from my time here at valuable message I want you to take navigation activities. The lads were school. away from today is this. getting a bit disorderly and restless Seeing how much we all love a good and had been consistently ignoring Choose your own path, trek, I thought it would be a good my navigation lessons, so I thought it And run it with humility. lens to view your time at school. We was time for a good stitch up. I decided Explore the unknown, either already know, or will realise at to trick them into thinking we had be Challenge your ability. some point that Mount Lofty is a fat going the wrong direction for the last To put it simply, trek up. But think about it this way, the 5km. You’ll gain more pleasure. destination wouldn’t be so good if the It is your own road, I pulled them up for a quick drink break journey wasn’t so hard. So make yours better. about 200m from our checkpoint and So take on the Hawkesbury, the City opened up my map. I had a close look Congratulations on the end of another to Surf, the Coffs Ocean Swim, Tour and made some fake measurements year. Best wishes for an absolutely de Rocks, leaders camp, and more. Do and bearings, thinking out loud as I did glorious holiday and further beyond it twice, do it three times, challenge so. that. yourself. No matter if you know the “Boys, boys. Toakley must have sent us destination or not, if you get there or Hopefully one day, when we meet the wrong way. He didn’t measure his not, it is the journey that will determine again, somewhere along the track, we’ll bearing correctly, look at this map.” your satisfaction. have some awesome stories to talk about. First reply, “You had one job.” I don't know if anyone can put it better than the American philosopher David Jim Orr Second reply, “Why didn’t you work this McCullough Jr. He stated, “Climb the out before?” mountain not to plant your flag, but to
15 Chaplain’s Report
Of course my return to TAS and the In the classroom we continue to subsequent farewell of Andrew improve our curriculum as we seek Patrick did result in sadness as he had to provide an academic approach to developed fantastic relationships in just the study of the Bible and Christianity. six months with all he had contact with We acknowledge that Biblical literacy – staff, parents and students alike. cannot be assumed and so through an integrated and sequential program Otherwise the year has travelled in a we seek to provide the basis for much similar trajectory as other years. of our discussion and exploration into Jo Benham continued working in a part various areas of Theology. time capacity as Assistant Chaplain Again in 2017 a highlight was the and has initiated many innovative and trip to KYCK, a ministry of Katoomba crucial ministries within the School. She Conventions specifically designed for continues to bring great enthusiasm adolescents. The time away, spent in and drive to her position. Her fellowship, studying the Bible, and responsibilities have remained focused hearing Bible talks is invaluable. on the Junior School where she has taken responsibility for the curriculum Two of our voluntary groups have been and most of the teaching from K-5. In mentioned. One other has been ‘Brekky addition Jo has planned and conducted and the Bible’ on Monday mornings, this the Junior School chapel services too has been a most encouraging time weekly, and the girls-only Bible study, as we open God’s word together. once a week. The staff Bible study group continues Reverend Richard Newton, TAS Chaplain Her responsibilities and care also to meet once a week and fluctuates extended into girls’ boarding as she as a result of various demands within 2017 proved to be a different year took on the role of Deputy Head of the School. This has been an enormous for us in the chaplaincy at TAS. For House in girls’ boarding. privilege to be a part of and a vital the first two terms of the year the ministry in the long-term gospel Cameron Patrick, also in the role of Newton family travelled to Thailand presence at TAS. Assistant Chaplain, continued on in in an extension of the ministry that the second half of the year making a Chapel is a great privilege and TAS has had over the last seven years huge impact as he taught classes in the opportunity to open the Bible with to Agape Home for children who are Middle and Senior School, led chapels, students, staff and the broader school HIV positive. So with myself away Mr preached and met in small groups with community. The message of the gospel Cameron Patrick stepped into the students to explore the Bible and it’s and the implications on our lives Chaplain’s role supported by Mr Andrew implications on our lives. continues to impact our school. My Patrick and Mrs Jo Benham in assistant thanks must go to all those who have capacities. Meanwhile, Jacob Hunt We were also joined by Charlotte Hunt provided assistance and variety as they returned after his HSC to take the ‘Year as our first female Year 13 student. have given their time to take services 13’ apprenticeship (now commonly Charlotte mostly worked along side Jo and preach. I very much value your known as the chapel GAP position). All Benham, although her influence and understanding of the role of Chaplain four staff worked wonderfully well as experience extended to just about and the subsequent support many give. a team and continued the ministry at every part of the school. the school, going so well I suspect I was barely missed.
16 The Armidalian We seek to continue close relationships with St Peter’s Cathedral and St Mark’s Chapel at UNE through regular visits, which we hope in time, will not only give variety but also provide some conduit to local churches.
Rev Richard Newton TAS Chaplain
BAPTISMS
Harry Thomas Fletcher 17 June 2017
Austin Leo Moran Packer 16 September 2017
Charlie Michael O’Brien 19 November 2017
MARRIAGES
Warwick Bruce Dunham with Constance Marie Rolfe 8 April 2017
Gareth Arthur Rickards with Alexis Janet Smith 2 December 2017
17 Wellbeing and Pastoral Care
Twenty seventeen has been another It is important, then, that we also Among other things, they organised successful year at TAS from a wellbeing continue to teach Positive Education two TAS jerseys to be signed by Old perspective. In many ways, the and Personal Development (starting Boys who played for the Wallabies, transition to K-12 co-education, while with the You Can Do It programme and, in conjunction with the ‘Tying obviously still continuing, seems in Junior School and remaining TAS Together’ wristbands, raised the behind us and it is curious to consider compulsory until the end of Year 10), profile of One Door Mental Health, a that a third of our students now only that we continue to engage with local charity that supports children of know TAS as fully co-educational. The outside speakers (such as consultant parents suffering from ill mental health. rising tide of enrolments – across both Brent Sanders and the local police) They also raised the profile of key online genders - has brought challenges and that, through our Advisors, strong resources and ran RU OK? Day. but the overwhelming message from relationships between adults and Pivotal in many of these initiatives new students tells of their happiness students are formed that help embed has been Mrs Alix Goudge, our new here. They tell us of a welcoming core values and help our students School Counsellor, and her arrival to student culture and of teachers who, navigate the journey to adulthood. TAS has been popular indeed. And, beyond cliché, actually engage with Our Advisor structure remains unique in while it is great to be able to support them, especially beyond the classroom the independent schooling landscape, wellbeing here in a therapeutic manner, through Activities, sport, or even especially in Years 10-12, because Alix has also worked hard with the around the playground. They tell us students choose who they want as Wellbeing Team in developing positive also of new opportunities. their pastoral advisor. So, transcending approaches to pastoral care and central the inherent rigidity of most schooling For all the exciting growth, core values to this has been crystallising our general wellbeing structures, where students remain unchanged and students are message about mental health. We want are allocated to staff based on their year regularly reminded of their rights to our students to understand the natural group and/or House, more genuine feel safe at TAS and their responsibilities rhythms of life, to acknowledge what relationships are enabled at TAS as to ensure others feel safe. This is not the normal spectrum of good and bad students decide who it is they want in always easy and the vagaries of life, the resembles; the opposite would be to their pastoral corner. intensity of certain environments like a risk either softening our students so boarding house, alongside occasional The partnership with Batyr remains a they lack resilience and so they might bad decisions made by adolescents cornerstone of our wellbeing program seek professional support for the finding their way in life, mean that we and, as in previous years, educative slightest of problems or, alternatively, are not immune from social issues such sessions to students early in the year having our students feeling they must as bullying. We are not free of mental and then activities such as the One Sock always “toughen up”, so they never health concerns either, and, especially One Goal Day in our sporting fixtures speak out, never seek help – it is a with the burgeoning and complex against Sydney Grammar and RU OK? precarious balance. online world, the lives of our students Day complement Batyr’s ambition While not immune from challenges and are often rocky. So it is more important to de-stigmatise and have positive flaws, TAS is in a healthy place pastorally than ever to keep students engaged, conversations about mental health. I and it is a pleasure to be part of making to keep them functioning purposefully particularly commend the work of the every person’s experience here the best both in and out of the classroom – no student Batyr chapter who met weekly it can be. wonder our busiest students remain to help support these initiatives. our happiest. The correlation between Mr Barney Buntine the co-curricular, academic and social Director of Pastoral Care worlds to personal wellbeing is well founded.
18 The Armidalian Counsellor’s Report
It is with great pleasure that I accepted In addition to individual work, I have the position as School Counsellor at TAS been involved in Activities Days and towards the end of Term 2 this year and went with Year 6 on Annual Camp. It it has been a tremendous privilege to was a pleasure to see Year 6 students work with students, families and staff. achieve success in activities many had not experienced before, such as The counsellor is part of the Wellbeing white water canoeing and abseiling. Team at the school. In 2017 it has been The outdoor education program is a full time (term time only) position that such a positive one for students and covered the whole school community, it was wonderful to see students push from Transition to Year 12, families and themselves and step outside their staff. comfort zones and achieve. This type of As a new staff member to TAS, it was experience helps to promote a ‘growth evident to me in my first weeks how mindset’ which can be applied in other many eyes are on our students and that aspects of their life. staff are genuinely interested and care I am happy to advise that due to about the wellbeing of all students. increasing demands associated with When I began in the role, students were the growth in the school that I will be encouraged to attend and referred to moving to a full time position in 2018. the service primarily by Heads of House, Heads of School, Teaching Staff and Advisors. The most encouraging trend Mrs Alix Goudge in student participation which has School Counsellor emerged during the year has been the Mrs Alix Goudge number of students who are contacting me directly through email or presenting to the office to make an appointment. This is wonderful and I am thrilled that students are becoming increasingly comfortable to come and meet with me to talk through issues of concern for them.
I have been seeing students for a whole range of issues and the position has been a blend of supportive counselling, therapeutic intervention, as a point for referral to community based services and linking students to staff within the school who may be able to assist with meeting specific needs.
19 Aboriginal Students’ Program
As we reflect on another year at TAS, I am reminded of the amount of activity the students are exposed to here at TAS, particularly through a really great co- curricular program which runs parallel to the amazing academic program that is on offer. With 17 Indigenous students from Year 3 to Year 12, I was always busy keeping track of them all.
I got to meet the fresh-year students and their families at the start of Term 1. I got to know this lot pretty quickly and from spending time with them around the boarding house playing pool and Uno, to having a run around at rugby training, I developed a good bond with them.
Then it was time to meet the rest of the Indigenous students. With great leadership shown by Year 12 students Kobi Hall, Bailey Widders and Edward Pitt, it was easy for me to get to know the students and to feel a part of the school.
Activities our Indigenous students participated in during the year included the University of New England Oorala Centre Experience Days where the students got a taste of university life and had a look at a range of different Bailey Widders of the Anaiwan Language Revival Group spoke to students about the importance of language subjects that they may like to pursue after school. Having a closer look at Business & Law, Science, Arts & Social Science, Humanities & Education and Sport Science really opened their eyes to the possibilities.
We were also represented at the Oorala Leadership Camps where the students learned about what is required to be a leader as well as some of the responsibilities you have when you become a leader.
20 The Armidalian The Year 7 and 8 students attended I have seen the growth in skill, Sadly, I will be leaving TAS in 2018 to a Science Technology, Maths and teamwork and overall health improve work on a different project that will Engineering (STEM) day at the UNE over the year. benefit our local community, but I have Smart Farm where they got to put A special mention to those who to say I have really enjoyed working in the different technologies, but most participated in the City to Surf. Good such a professional school. Teachers, importantly their Mathematics skills, job. boarding house staff, kitchen aids, the into practice out in the field. admin team and nurses are all amazing We have students taking roles in the people who take pride in their work and upcoming musical production The Our senior students experienced the the wellbeing of their students. Addams Family as well as back stage many career sessions and activity operations roles. camps which were hosted by the The kids are all brilliant, with an two Foundations which support our Apart from the daily ritual of lunch and uncanny sense of humour, discipline, students at TAS, Yalari and AIEF to a yarn, afternoon basketball, fishing passion and pride to improve whom we are most grateful! in Croft Dam or games of touch, on themselves. It’s great to see them The Indigenous Work Experience top of all the work they do around smiling and having so much fun whilst program (WEX), Learn It Live It, the boarding houses and school, the getting an A1 education. I’m going Australian Defence Force First Look, students have a great time doing to miss them, but I will try to get into fundraising dinners, Yalari workshops what most students do. I would like to the school and catch up with them all and graduation camps were some of encourage the Indigenous students whenever I can. to continue to participate in all of the the bigger activities undertaken. I’m glad I have been a part of such an different types of activities that TAS has awesome year with some awesome The TAS NAIDOC celebrations included to offer. a family dinner and a special assembly people. Some personal highlights for me where the students performed dances were being given the opportunity to that they were taught by the Gomeroi Mr Bruce Dennison talk to some classes about Aboriginal Dance Company. Aboriginal Student Support Officer Issues from an Aboriginal perspective, A message of the importance of bringing more Aboriginal guest culture and language revitalisation speakers into the school and forming was conveyed by Uncle Brad Widders, great relationships with non-Indigenous a member of the Anaiwan Language students and staff. Revival Group. Bailey Widders of the Anaiwan Language Revival Group spoke to students about the importance of language There was plenty of activity around cadets which culminated in the week- long Activities Week in Term 4. The skills learned throughout the year were transferred to the field and all cadets had a tough but fun week. I joined them, and although it was hard going, I had a lot of fun being a part of it.
Rugby, soccer, netball, triathlon, basketball, swimming and shooting were some of the sports chosen by our students. Training twice a week and participating regularly, L-R: Bailey Widders, Mr Bruce Dennison, Eddie Pitt (Photo: Dru Maasepp) 21 Girls’ Education Director
A YEAR IN REVIEW… Last year we conducted a school wide I could go on and on about survey to determine what our staff, involvement, but something I found It doesn’t feel like too long ago when I parents and students felt about all significant was seeing more girls step was reflecting on our first year of being aspects of the TAS education. It gave into positions of leadership. Girl Prefects a co-ed school. I couldn’t help but us wonderful data about what we are were elected and Treenie Osborne was feel proud of what had occurred; our doing well and, even more importantly, the first female Senior Prefect. All this community had stood the test and had what we needed to do to make the was historic in the life of TAS, but it also been able to embrace change. While TAS experience even better. What I reflecting our changing community. there had been bumps along the path, found really pleasing was that the We saw active participation in cultural the journey had been relatively smooth. experience of girls and girl families was events such as Cash Cup increase and Twelve months on, what does TAS overwhelmingly positive. It certainly house spirit across all inter-house look like? Have we been successful in indicated that girls and their families competitions was as robust as ever. Is our goal of becoming an increasingly are happy at TAS. It was also reassuring this a feature or a success of co-ed? I’m stronger community where boys and to see that the majority of boys and not sure, but it did show that girls and girls can learn and develop together, their families are also happy at TAS. boys were collectively contributing finding opportunities to connect, feel While there are areas we can improve or to making the cultural identity of the safe and be encouraged to be all that develop, we can take some comfort from school as strong and proud as ever. they can be? How far have we really the fact that, overall, our community of In December, I hiked the Inca trail. The come on this journey of co-education at staff students and parents, have, so far, path was uneven and in places it was The Armidale School? given us a tick of approval. really tough. Sometimes I had to stop If you ask anyone, to truly determine If we are to look at progress measures, and take extra deep breathes to combat ‘success’ there needs to be some kind of we can see that growth in girl numbers the altitude, but no matter where I measure. When we look at co-education has meant more building development was on that path, I knew I was heading what are the litmus tests? in expanded bathrooms and the girls towards something awesome. There boarding house project. We added a were moments when I stopped and was If we were just take ‘numbers’ as an range of elective subjects that included truly amazed to see where I had come indicator of success, we have certainly textiles and jewellery making. Dance from. Had I really walked all that way? grown, not just in terms of girls, but was added as a sport option and we saw Had I really climbed that peak? Could also boys. In 2016 we started with girls and mixed teams added to most this view be any more incredible? I can 56 girls and a school population of sports offered - including hockey, netball, honestly say I enjoyed every moment 542 and at the conclusion of 2017 basketball, tennis, volleyball, rugby and somehow it left an indelible mark we closed with 133 girls and a school and soccer. We saw girls joining cricket on me. In many ways I feel that hike was population of 637- the biggest we have and mountain biking and kayaking. like our experience of co-ed at TAS and ever been! Numbers are certainly not The number of choirs and ensembles perhaps even my own 2017. Sometimes everything, but they do indicate that increased, and I loved seeing more and you had to stop and catch your breath more and more families are seeing TAS more boys and girls, singing and playing and your muscles ached from the as a preferred option for their sons and alongside one another. journey; occasionally you’d look back increasingly, their daughters. We can and realise how far you’d come, but extrapolate, and certainly I have heard whatever happened, you never lost it in interviews with new families, that sight of the fact that you were heading our academic offerings are attractive, towards something great. the opportunities in co-curricular, especially, are exciting and the strong sense of care and community within the school is appealing.
22 The Armidalian I stood at the top of Dead Woman’s pass, over 4200m above sea level, in awe of God’s creation and I stand at the end of 2017, a little in awe of where we have come in two years.
I can’t see exactly where our path will go, but I do know our journey is a hike not not a sprint; it has its up hills, it has its flat sections and one step at a time is the best approach. Like all hikes, the path is not smooth, but the view is amazing and each step is taking us towards something awesome. The measure of a school is the sum of all its parts and I can’t help but feel that, so far, the indicators are good, but let’s not be complacent, let’s not assume we have reached the summit when all we’ve done is reach its second peak.
Thank you for the contribution you’ve made to the journey so far, and I invite you to put on your hiking boots, fill your water bottle, pick up your poles, and come with us as we look to begin the next stage of our co-ed journey.
Miss Alex Pollitt Girls’ Education Director
23 Director of Boarding
The year 2017 has been another big The Headmaster’s Country Tour is a year in boarding at TAS. There has great vehicle for these discussions but been continued growth and, with it, I am always happy to chat with parents upgrades to facilities and some exciting at the beginning of term drop off, end staffing developments for 2018. of term pick up, school events or on the sidelines at sporting fixtures. Boys’ boarding houses have benefited from new furniture, carpet and fresh Coast Weekend at the beginning of paint, which have made a huge each year provides an avenue for Heads difference and there are further works of House and Deputies to spend time planned for 2018. With the increasing with their boarders and forge strong, demand for places in girls’ boarding, healthy relationships between all house Moyes has been reopened this year to members. This year was no exception. accommodate growing numbers. While I was based at Nambucca Heads with Dangar/Moyes, it was great to get The most obvious evidence of growth around and visit the other houses and is the building springing up on Brown see the smiles. Street, which will accommodate 64 boarders from the beginning of 2018. A Throughout the year, the connections lot of work has gone into the planning made at Coast Weekend were enhanced and construction of the new building through events such as War Cries night and we owe a great deal to the vision but also through informal interactions and effort invested in this project by Pat in and around the boarding houses. Bradley, Business Manager and Stewart There is a strong academic focus in Mr Michael Holland McRae, Project Manager. Their oversight boarding and the routines and support of this project while managing a myriad available really do give boarders every of other improvements to boarding chance of academic success. Having facilities has been extraordinary. set study times helps boarders develop A focus of my role is to promote a good study habits under the direction climate where staff and students of staff. Subject specialists also provide share mutual respect, care, trust and assistance for students who need concern. Boarding life presents many guidance in specific areas. opportunities for that to happen As important as academic success beyond the classroom and even is, it is equally important that our beyond the extensive co-curricular boarders develop a sense of personal program. Staff are fully immersed in responsibility and social skills that will the lives of the boarder in their care help them take their place in the world and it is wonderful to see the genuine beyond TAS. connections that are formed.
Alongside that commitment to staff and students, I have enjoyed opportunities to meet parents and discuss issues of importance to them.
24 The Armidalian There are plenty of opportunities While we aim to provide more variety in It is fair to say our boarders have been for boarders to develop personal recreational offerings we also recognize very busy in 2017 but I am also pleased responsibility from making sure their that, given how busy our boarders to report there has been a lot of fun had bag is packed with all materials required are, in their ‘down time’ it seems they along the way. for the day or completing their assigned either take the opportunity to go home jobs to assure the smooth running of or visit friends or they like to just rest the house. and relax. The uptake for activities isn’t Mr Michael Holland always strong but those who attend Director of Boarding One of the big advantages of invariably have a great time. Boarders boarding is the development of social have enjoyed outings to the movies, skills through the many and varied Dangar’s Falls, ten pin bowling, laser interactions that take place among tag, roller skating, local rugby matches, students and between staff and the Armidale Show, local markets and students. They learn appropriate ways mountain bike tracks. They have also to behave in different social settings embraced opportunities on campus from relaxed recreational outings such as touch football, school events to formal dinners and everything in such as the musical and the inflatable between. obstacle course in the pool.
Boarders Dinner Semester 2
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26 The Armidalian 27 Director of Studies’ Report
Two students on the All Round Other high achievers in 2017, achieving Achievers List, an ATAR of 99.45 for ATARs over 90 included Lachlan Dux Flynn Ihle, 13 students achieving Knowles (98.25), Liam Treavors (96.95), an ATAR above 90 and 18 students Saxon Hughes (94.3), David Wu (94.25), achieving 47 Band 6 results in a record Caton Lupica (94), Ziggy Harris (93.9), 20 subjects were among the highlights Tom Wright (93.5), Jessie Digby (92.10), of this year’s results. Mohammed Ahsan (92.05), Imogen Gifford (90.95) and Harry Forsythe Overall, 13 students made the (90.9). Distinguished Achievers List, between them achieving Band 6 results (or It is clear that the academic focus of equivalent E4) in 20 courses – Ancient students at TAS continues to improve. History, Biology, Chemistry, Drama, Students, parents, teachers and the Economics, English Advanced, English wider school community are supporting Extension 1, Geography, History our senior students to achieve Extension, Legal Studies, Mathematics and are approaching their studies General 2, Mathematics, Mathematics with a constant focus on personal Extension 1, Mathematics Extension improvement. 2, Music 1, Music 2, Music Extension, We wish the Year 12 students of 2017 PDHPE, Physics, Software Design & all the best for their future endeavours Development, Visual Arts and Primary and look forward to hearing of their Industries. achievements and lives beyond TAS. Flynn Ihle, with an ATAR of 99.45, is Dux The TAS Academic Program of The Armidale School in 2017. Flynn Higher School Certificate achieved Band 6 results in English 2017 was a highly successful year for Advanced, Ancient History, Economics, It brings me great pleasure to present to the academic development of our English Extension 1, Legal Studies, you the Higher School Certificate (HSC)) students. We look at our academic Mathematics and History Extension. results for 2017. I am proud for our Year program at TAS through a lens of This strong result capped off a highly 12 students who have demonstrated continual improvement. Staff continue successful academic program for Flynn strength, character, and hard work to work as a faculty on both internal since his arrival from Tenterfield as a throughout their time at TAS. and external initiatives. boarder in Year 10. I would like to personally congratulate Internally we have been continuing Sam Thatcher, also a boarder, was our Year 12 for their commitment to with the development of our other All Round Achiever with Band 6 study and their ability to embrace the International Baccalaureate Primary results in Economics, English Advanced, demands of the HSC. It is through the Years Programme. This has been so English Extension 1, Mathematics, combined efforts of these students, the successful over the last four years that Mathematics Extension 1, Music 2 support of their parents and the wider we have now applied to extend this and Music Extension. Sam was also community, and the dedication of their into our Middle School and have been nominated for Encore for his fabulous teachers that they leave school well- approved as a Candidate School for the music performances which we all equipped to take their first steps into Middle Years Programme from March benefited regularly from in Assembly the world beyond school. 2018. during the year.
28 The Armidalian Ms Rachel Harrison has been appointed ACADEMIC MEDALLIONS as our Middle Years Programme Coordinator and she has already Year 9 Gold Year 9 Silver begun the planning of new learning Lucy Ball Colby Hanes opportunities for students, professional Alistair Le Surf Andrew Kirk development for staff and new learning Lily Neilson Cotter Litchfield environments for our Year 6 in 2018. Matthew Wark Thomas Wu External influences this year included new syllabus and assessment Year 10 Gold Year 10 Silver requirements. We have been working Emily Hempel Disa Smart towards the implementation of new Henry O’Neil Clayton Southwell syllabus documents for Year 11 2018 as Harry Mason well as the roll out of some of the new syllabi in K-10. The NSW Government ACADEMIC COLOURS also announced new Minimum Literacy and Numeracy Standards which Year 11 Gold Year 11 Silver apply to all of our students from now Angus Apps Jack Berry on. This new standard that students Nicholas Bohlsen Owen Chandler need to meet requires them to sit an Ashini Ekanayake Ellen Coote additional test in literacy and numeracy Sam Jeyakumar Lucy Fenwicke before obtaining their Higher School Georgiana O’Brien Amelia Griffiths Certificate. Hannah van Roy Dominique Holley Nicholas Moar The continued dedication of our staff Sam Ruba to develop our students’ learning is Xavier Tonkin impressive and I would like to thank them for their commitment and passion that they bring to our school Year 12 Gold Year 12 Silver community. Jessie Digby Mohammed Ahsan Harry Forsythe Mitchell Cartwright Imogen Gifford Liam Donaldson Mrs Seonia Wark Ziggy Harris Saxon Hughes Director of Studies Flynn Ihle Katie Miller Lachlan Knowles Callan Moffatt Caton Lupica Liam Treavors Mike Nyathi Hugh Worsley Jim Orr Sam Thatcher Thomas Wright David Wu
29 Speech Day Prizes
YEAR 6 YEAR 7
Citizenship Citizenship Gane Harbutt Maclan Orr
Armidale Dumaresq Council Citizenship Citizenship Award William Jackson Darby Lehman Freemasons’ Prize Drama for Excellence in Community Service Felix Hruby Ethan Bellman
French Drama Alexis Langlois-Peters Emma Benham
Music English Jasper O’Neil Rowan Hey
PDHPE - Personal Development, Geography Health & Physical Education Maxwell Guppy Daniel Morgan Mathematics Science AIden Swick Jack Hopkins Technology Visual Arts Fergus Menzies Esther Lindeman History, Music Citizenship , HSIE William Mackson Jasper Russ French, PDHPE - Personal Development, English, HSIE, Japanese, Mathematics Health & Physical Education, Visual Arts Louis Ross Lydie Taylor
Japanese Emily Palfreyman
Coventry Cup – Best All-round Student in Year 7 Emily Palfreyman
Guest Speaker, Ms Tammie Matson presents Year 6 student Louis Ross with prizes on Speech Day 30 The Armidalian YEAR 8 YEAR 9
Citizenship Agriculture – Kenneth Caldwell Memorial Prize Edward Boydell Josh Armstrong
Citizenship Industrial Technology ( Automotive) Kade Stanley Ashton Hall
Design and Technology Drama Lily Etheridge Frederick Nutt
Geography English Extension Plyumi Ekanayake John Nivison
Japanese Industrial Technology Archer McDonald Rorie Chambers
Mathematics Japanese Jack van Roy Alistair Le Surf
Music Music Harriet Oates Molly Dooner
PDHPE - Personal Development, PDHPE - Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Health & Physical Education (Elective) Thomas Forsythe James O’Brien
English, History, Science Visual Arts Lachlan Galbraith Aeukan Udompitisup
French, Visual Arts Aviation, French Hannah Neilson Remy Taylor Reuben F Scarf Memorial Foundation Award Mathematics Extension, Philosophy for Commitment Lucy Ball Hannah Neilson PDHPE - Personal Development, Drama Health & Physical Education Ethan Irvine Lily Neilson Armidale Diocesan Middle School Prize Adam Munro Prize for Citizenship for willingness to support, encourage and serve others Lily Neilson Ethan Irvine Science – Lochhead Memorial Prize Commitment and Perseverance Prize Thomas Wu for consistent effort and desire to improve Tom Younghusband Science Extension Thomas Wu Middle School Prize for outstanding contribution and service to English, Geography, History, History Extension, Middle School Information Technology Henry Mitchell Matthew Wark
Mathematics – Mottershead Memorial Prize Matthew Wark
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Agriculture - F W Nivision Memorial Prize Visual Arts Benjamin Friend Emma Ward
Aviation English, French Angus Earle Henry Mason
Design & Technology Mathematics Extension, Geography Nicholas Corderoy Emily Hempel
English Extension Music, PDHPE - Personal Development, Phebe Hunt Health & Physical Education Disa Smart HSIE Law William Forsyth Carson Shield Achiever’s Award Disa Smart Japanese Nicholas Ward History, HSIE Finance, Philosophy, Science Henry O’Neil PDHPE Elective Harriet Wickman Mathematics – Blaxland Memorial Prize Henry O’Neil Science Extension Dante Holmes-Bradshaw Carson Shield Achiever’s Award Henry O’Neil
32 The Armidalian YEAR 11
John Montgomery Prize - Best All-round Music 1 Achievement in Year 11 Will Almond Samuel Wright Reuben F Scarf Memorial Foundation Award Legal Studies for Commitment Georgiana O’Brien Will Almond
John Montgomery Prize - Best All-round PDHPE - Personal Development, Achievement in Year 11 Health & Physical Education Georgiana O’Brien Ben Louis
Biology McConville Prize for Communication & Leadership Ashini Ekanayake Ben Louis
French Continuers Agriculture Angus Apps Sophie Tongue
Geography Poll Hereford Shield Nikki Yates Sophie Tongue
Industrial Technology (Timber) Ancient History, Software Design and Development Thomas Morgan Owen Chandler
Japanese Continuers Freemasons’ Prize Bayden Wright for Excellence in Community Service George Lane Mathematics General – E P Spencer Memorial Prize Angus Haire Agriculture, Primary Industries, English Standard Luke Vagg Metal and Engineering Ryan Schmitt Chemistry, English Advanced, English Extension, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1 Music 2 Sambavan Jeyakumar Dominique Holley
Physics Nicholas Bohlsen
Visual Arts Amelia Griffiths
Business Studies, Economics
Jack Berry
Drama, Modern History
Thomas Bailey
33 Year 12 Awards
Headmaster’s Academic Prize for Excellence Flynn Ihle, Lachlan Knowles
Academic Prizes
Overall Academic Achievement (estimated > 90)
Mohammed Ahsan, Jessie Digby, Liam Treavors, Thomas Wright
Business Studies Creative Writing (Hadley White Prize) Mitchell Cartwright Imogen Gifford English Standard (Ken McConville Memorial Prize) English Extension 2 Harrison Gall Imogen Gifford PD, Health & PE Modern History (Blomfield Memorial Prize) Harry Forsythe Imogen Gifford French Continuers Mathematics (Mottershead Memorial Prize) Caton Lupica Samuel Thatcher Software Design & Development Music 2 David Wu Samuel Thatcher Visual Arts (May Wills Magoffin Memorial Prize) Music Extension James Orr Samuel Thatcher Geography Chemistry Saxon Hughes Lachlan Knowles Mathematics General 2 (E P Spencer Memorial Prize) Mathematics Extension 2 Saxon Hughes Lachlan Knowles Agriculture (Sinclair Trophy) Mathematics Extension 1 Callan Moffatt Lachlan Knowles Primary Industries Physics Callan Moffatt Lachlan Knowles Design and Technology (Philip & Lenna Smith Prize) Legal Studies Sebastian Scott Jack Boydell Music 1 (Roger Bailey Memorial Prize) Ancient History Sebastian Scott Flynn Ihle Automotive Economics (Mark Drinkwater & Howard Tolhurst Memorial Prize) Stockley Warton Flynn Ihle Metal & Engineering English Advanced Stockley Warton Flynn Ihle Biology English Extension 1 Hugh Worsley Flynn Ihle Drama History Extension Hugh Worsley Flynn Ihle Legal Studies Flynn Ihle
34 The Armidalian Lions Citizenship Medallions for Exemplary Character and Service
Mitchell Cartwright, Bayley Fellowes, Olivia Fenwicke, Matthew Giakoumi, Imogen Gifford, James Murphy, Nkosiphile Nyathi, Sophia Rosberg
Special Prizes
Dr Kent-Hughes Prize (Christian Service) Cecil Hill Memorial Prize ( Contribution to Sophia Rosberg Co-curricular Music) School Based Trainee Award Sebastian Scott Wallace Davidson Andrew Beattie Memorial Prize Anthony Kent Biggs Memorial Prize (leadership and good (Outstanding contribution to Co-Curricular and influence amongst Juniors) Extra-Curricular Activities) Katie Miller Sebastian Scott Peter Beit Prize (achievement beyond expectation N K Moffatt Shield(Best all-round Sportsman) in several fields) Michael Baldock Jessie Digby, Harry Forsythe The Brad Fenner Prize (for Deputy Senior Prefect) GPS OBU Council’s Sport Prize (for outstanding sportsmanship, Michael Baldock exceptional dedication, commitment and contribution to sport) Rajendra Perpetual Trophy (Debating} Lachlan Knowles Thomas Wright Celia Skeggs Memorial Shield (personal achievement through Keith Lawrance Memorial Shield (Leadership and school activities) Service in many fields) Liam Treavors Thomas Wright Headmaster’s Prize for the Best All Rounder (Excellence in The Brad Fenner Prize (for Deputy Senior Prefect) academic, sporting & community fields) Thomas Wright Samuel Thatcher G A Fisher Prefect’s Prize - All-round Achievement Round Square King Constantine Medal (Individual or Group of a Prefect (character and influence) who have done unusual and outstanding service work and in so Katrina Osborne doing have supported the ideals of Round Square) Rawson Cup (for the Senior Prefect) Saxon Hughes Katrina Osborne Ruth Langford-Smith Memorial Prize (for persistence and G. A. Fisher Prefect’s Prize - All-round Achievement determination) of a Prefect (character and influence) Stockley Warton James Orr Jim Graham Drama Prize (Contribution to Co-curricular Drama) Rawson Cup (for the Senior Prefect) Ziggy Harris James Orr Brendan Vickers Memorial Prize for Individual Excellence (awarded to a student who shows individual character and flair in TAS Blue (The TAS Blue is for Year 12 students and any area) recognises outstanding effort, persistence and Ziggy Harris contribution to all areas of School life)
Saxon Hughes, James Orr, Sebastian Scott, Samuel Thatcher, Hugh Worsley, Thomas Wright
Higinbotham Prize for Dux of the School 2016 Charles Wyatt
35 Valedictory Day Address
Not only was Jonesy my rugby coach myriad of challenges without feeling during my First XV rugby years, but defeated before I started. a character to be reckoned with (or Looking around the room today I see not) - as taking on Jonesy usually many young men and women who are ended badly, quick with his words and a part of the changing face of TAS into to cut you down to size if he felt the co-education. Welcome to the room. I need. I’d like to think that he played have been inspired by many women in an important part in my character my life (my wife Emma and my mother) development – not to ‘poke the bear’ – and I know that all of you will be richer thanks Jonesy. for the experience of all that TAS offers. During my time at TAS, the academic I started at TAS in 1996 in Year 7 – whilst path and I never seemed destined to most of your mothers were changing cross – but more often I was pushing your nappies – I was adapting to life at a the boundaries, along with a number of school with boarders and day students Mr Tom Barnier, Guest Speaker with the Headmaster other, let’s say, spirited members of my having moved from one of the local year group. primary schools. Headmaster Mr Guest and Mrs Guest, I think it’s important to note here that I am a third generation TAS student and Chairman of the Board Mr Hempel and while we all have different talents, learn I must acknowledge my grandfather, Bill Mrs Hempel, other special guests, staff, in different ways and have different who is here today, an Old Boy of 1944 parents and students – thank you for ideas on how success is gained and and my father David an Old Boy of 1974. having me here today. measured what we all have in common is receiving a TAS education. Who would have thought 16 years ago So, in hindsight, I am in a position to have seen how a TAS education has when I graduated from TAS I would be The discomforts of long hot days affected so many different individuals. standing up here as guest speaker? Not at Nymboida over cadet years, the The recurring theme is the TAS Mr Jones and definitely not my mother. satisfaction in mastering the kayak, education but more importantly it is It is truly a privilege. ropes and varying degrees of success the community – wonderfully generous in navigation long hauls to Sydney for The only person who knew that I could individuals who give so much of their sport and it goes on – and still, today. be standing here today was me – when time to the school. I was sitting in your seat I was ready to Completing the Hawkesbury Classic My highlights and most memorable take on the world, escape the bounds of after spending several hours asleep moments from school was rugby, more family and leave Armidale far behind - I on a jetty when cut-off times didn’t rugby and my mates. I’m sure that wanted something more. I didn’t know exist and our boats were the old many of you would share my passion how I was going to get there but I was plastic ‘wobbies’ – unlike today where for a sport you love or the arts or willing to try. I was willing to have a go, I I believe paddlers now have the luxury determination in your studies. wasn’t afraid to fail, because if you don’t of choosing from a fleet of sleek crafts. fail you won’t learn. I am aware that there are a host of This school is something special. TAS other challenges throughout your I look around this old dining hall (which always reinforced simple courtesies, school years now – and many of you hasn’t changed at all since I left in manners and respect. I have taken keen to take as many challenges on as 2001) and still see some familiar faces these morals with me since then you can. If I had to identify one of the – they say that school is an institution and they have served me well, if not special characteristics TAS gave me it – it certainly has been for some of the created a point of difference to my city is resilience – only realised after I left longer serving staff, Mr Scott, Mrs Wark, counterparts or prospective employees. school and saw that I could tackle a Mr Pennington and, of course ‘Jonesy’.
36 The Armidalian This truly unique regional NSW I worked for a family business in Sydney Fast forward to today and I am running upbringing that this institution provides for a number of years wheeling and NSW Sales and Investments for the is something that is rare in the modern dealing in goods and chattels. If you second largest commercial property world that we live in and it is up to you don’t know what that means – it is company in the world, Cushman and to take this fantastic opportunity that selling “stuff’, stuff which is usually Wakefield. My typical day starts at 6am you have been given with both hands sold by way of auction. Standing up in the morning and the first thing I do and use it to do whatever it is that you in a large group of people, calling is make my bed. The last thing I do is choose. I can tell you that the people I the auction, cajoling, entertaining to mentally prepare for the next day – have experienced in the big wide world get through each sale, gave me the organisation is the key to success and I generally aren’t as well adjusted and confidence I needed to create the believe it is a life skill that can be learnt. ready to take on a challenge as all might foundation for the industry I am in My day is fast paced, competitive, be. Recognise that you have been today. stressful and rewarding. The lion’s share privileged, in geographical isolation as a I learnt very soon that not everyone of what I do is that I manage a group of student of a regional GPS school. is genuine and trustworthy; the need young men and women dealing in large I’m sure many of you have plans for next to think on your feet and be one step transactions and big bucks. year, perhaps further studies, working ahead. It is a ‘dog eat dog’ world out Successful people don’t achieve or a ‘gap’ year – it is certainly the ‘norm’ there and not for the faint-hearted but anything by themselves – it is a balance to have doubts and uncertainties about if you can stay focused on the future of surrounding yourself with likeminded the future, perhaps even no idea at all. and the goals you set, you will get there. people. So I find myself now a team But stay calm and work through it – you There has been many times that my leader and mentor – scary yet not so may even change your path several solid country upbringing has held me in hard to invest time and effort into their times before you find your niche in good stead – work hard, look a man (or careers, encourage, support and yet life. The important thing is to never sit woman) in the eye, keep your promises not be afraid to kick their butts when around doing nothing. and seal it with a handshake – a good needed. firm handshake. My first year out of school was spent in So, this is your time, don't sweat the the UK at a boarding school in North The year 2009 was time for a change. small stuff, take advice when offered, Devon called Shebbear College. This I travelled and ended up in the shiny use life experiences as education and was the life. No parents, pub down lights of New York City – this is where grab every opportunity with both the road and lots of trips to London I thought I would give the ‘real estate’ hands and treat them like the last, and abroad – the Top Deck tour which industry a crack. But no, competing because you may not get them again. remains a blurry but sensational time with 45,000 other ‘wannabe’ real estate with like-minded youth from around agents in Manhattan, and me in a cheap Would you please be upstanding the world – my journey to grow had suit with an Aussie twang, was going and raise a toast to Year 12 2017, the really begun. In actual fact, I was just a to be more challenging that I thought. Valedictorians. boof-headed 18 year old who probably I leveraged my point of difference had more good luck than I deserved by tapping into the Australian expat and returned home richer for the community in New York, networking Tom Barnier (96-01) experience. and using every contact I was given to get ahead. University was never a consideration for me at that time, although I do regret There were times where I was literally now that I had not studied in some living from day to day and I would live areas that would certainly benefit me off the tips from my second job working now. in a bar BUT I was determined to succeed and became the ‘go to guy’ for any property need. 37 Valedictory Day Response
Headmaster, Parents and Friends, Class I remember the Year 10 Formal, and But our best memories, whether its of 2017. honourable mentions must go to sport, cadets, boarding, Surf Life, Firies, fathers Gav Bartel and Trevor Thatcher, or even just that one day at school Almost there, at the very end of you’ve got a big task ahead for you two when this happened, all could not our schooling life at TAS, and today, if you want to top it tonight. of occurred anywhere else, or with including tonight at the formal, is very anyone else, and we celebrate this. probably the last time we all will be I remember being lost on cadets And we must celebrate it, because if together as a collective. And of course every trek, each time progressively you think about it, most of us are 18 as you all would know, when you reach worse, resulting in being unknown for or 17 right now, and on average have the end of something, it is impossible roughly six hours on annual camp and spent roughly five years at TAS, and in to resist the nostalgic memories of both contemplating boiling dirty creek water comparison to our age, almost a third the beginning, and the time between. to drink. of our lives, and the boys who started Which is the purpose of this speech, On coast weekend 2016, Will ‘Nugget’ the long hall in Junior School would be to reminisce about our time here, and Morrice turned to me with a serious feeling this most of all. despite it being my memories being look in his eye and said “Look man if I’m shared, I hope you all can enjoy them. In our commemorations however, in a rip or something dangerous you we cannot lose sight of how these I came to TAS in Year 10, a fair bit later gotta tell me cos I’ll die aye”. memories were made, every nostalgic than a lot of people in this room, which Head of the River for the first time lived recount that we’ve had over the last few of course made things pretty daunting. up to everything I had heard, and was days is because we all share a common But I was able to settle well enough into even more incredible, on the second. theme of TAS. Without our time here, the school and to the boarding house, we would obviously be sharing a range that’s not to say there weren’t any Sorry to the rugby boys and parents of differing things with differing people. memorable moments. who have already heard me say it, but walking out of the sheds, down a school As such, on behalf of the class of 2017, My first roommate, Canno, helped me tunnel, onto Backfield, has to be one of I give my sincere thanks to TAS and its to settle well; even if the big man’s my fondest memories of TAS, and the staff, as well as our parents, who have nightly push-ups before bed were feeling is indescribable. all provided us with the opportunity obviously intimidating. to create such diverse memories of our I remember many things, three years of I remember being late to the coaster time at school. And for myself, I give rugby and boarding, both of which hold bus on a trip to Sydney; the only thanks to you all, because a school is stories that shouldn’t be told today. My remaining seat was the low seat to Will a school, but is nothing without the point is, and I think most people here Hawker’s high; needless to say I was people within it. would already know this, that we are silent the entire seven hours. Sitting celebrating our time at TAS, celebrating In our final moments, we look to our terrified whilst he constantly argued our experiences and memories of this beginning, and remember the time in with Joe Makeham about wasabi peas, place, and as you can tell, the general between. hoping his attention never switched to Wednesday morning class of Maths me. or English or anything didn’t make I remember singing ‘To The Old my list. That’s not to say these weren’t Michael Baldock Boys’ for the first time, on Backfield important, obviously it’s ultimately what Deputy Senior Prefect watching the Firsts run out and loving we are here for, but it’s experienced the atmosphere of the crowd and the every week, and experienced most School. likely in every school.
38 The Armidalian Valetes
Ahsan, Syed Mohammed (2016-2017) Green House Awards/Prizes: Academic Silver Colours 2016, 2017, Overall Academic Achievement Award Year 12 2017 (aeq). Leadership, Service and Adventure: Expeditions 2016. Sport: Cricket 2016-17; Football 2016-17. Other: Chess Club.
Alcorn, Oscar Allan Jeffkins (2011-2017) Green House Offices held: Prefect, Deputy House Captain. Awards/Prizes: Academic Silver Medallion 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, CUO 2016-17; Rangers 2011; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Athletics, PSSA Cross Country and Orienteering 2011; Cricket 2011-17, First XI 2016-17, Silver Colours 2017; Rifle Shooting 2012; Rugby 2011-17, First XV 2017, Silver Colours 2017; Tennis 2011; Touch Football 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012-16; Alto Saxophone 2011-12, Wind Ensemble 2012, Junior Stage Band 2011. Other: Round Square Exchange – Rothsay Netherwood School Canada.
Alldridge, Kaliya Lee (2016-2017) Croft House Office held: Captain of Croft Girls. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Minimbah Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17 NCIS 2016; Football 2016-17, NCIS 2017, Netball 2016-17; Rugby 2016-17, NCIS 2017; Touch Football 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar and Vocals 2016-17, TAS Cantique 2016, 2017, The Government Inspector 2017, Bye Bye Birdie 2016; Theatre Silver Colours 2017. Other: Batyr Chapter 2017.
Alldridge, Madison Lee (2016-2017) Croft House Office held: Deputy House Captain – Dangar House (Girls’ Boarding). Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2016; Minimbah Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17, NCIS 2017; Football 2016-17, NCIS 2017; Netball 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Keyboards, Guitar and Vocals 2016-17, TAS Cantique 2016-17, Bye Bye Birdie 2016. Other: Round Square International Conference Delegate – Aiglon College Switzerland 2016.
39 Baldock, Michael Douglas (2015-2017) Croft House Offices held:Deputy Senior Prefect, House Vice Captain, Captain of Rugby. Awards/Prizes: The Brad Fenner Prize – Deputy Senior Prefect, The N K Moffatt Shield (Best All-round Sportsman) 2016, Academic Silver Medallion 2015,Year 10 Prize for Physical Activity and Sports Studies 2015. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2015; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Athletics 2015-17, GPS, Silver Medallion 2015; Rowing 2016-17, First IV 2017, GPS Head of the River 2016, 2017, Silver Colours 2016, 2017; SportUNE Spirit of Sport Award 2017; Rugby 2015-17, First XV 2016- 17, Captain 2017, Jim Holland Memorial Trophy, GPS Presidents’ XV (16s) 2016, Silver Colours 2017, Gold Colours 2016; Triathlon 2015.
Barrett, Jacqueline Maree (2016-2017) Green House Office held: Vice Captain of Music Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2016, Thailand Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17; Netball 2016-17, Bronze Medallion 2017; Tennis 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Vocal tuition 2016-17, TAS Cantique, TAS Voices, TAS Big Band 2016-17.
Bartel, William Lachlan (2015-2017) Tyrrell House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016, Pioneers 2015; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2015, 2016. Sport: Basketball 2015; Rugby 2015-17, Second XV 2016-17; Swimming 2015-17, NCIS 2015, Bronze Medallion 2015; Triathlon 2015-17.
Berry, Samuel Michael (2009-2017) Abbott House (2014-2017) Broughton House (2009-2013) Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14; Rangers 2011. Sport: Cricket 2011-14; Rifle Shooting 2014-17, GPS 2016, 2017, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, The Holmes Trophy – Most Improved 2016, The Snap Trophy – Best Score at Snap 2016; Rugby 2011-17, NZ Tour 2015; Swimming 2011; Triathlon 2013-14.
Cannington, Samuel Richard Terras (2012-2017) Croft House Office held: Vice Captain of Shooting. Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2017, Year 11 Prizes for Metal & Engineering and Standard English 2016, The Poll Hereford Shield (Commitment and Service to the TAS Cattle Stud) 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15, Quota Shield (Best Shot in the Cadet Unit) 2014. Minimbah Service 2015, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. Sport: Athletics 2012-17, NCIS 2012; Cricket 2012-14; Equestrian 2013; Rifle Shooting 2012-17, GPS 2013-17, Silver Colours 2017, Gold Colours 2016, Combined AAGPS team 2016, JJ Bell-Allen Cup (Top Score at GPS) 2016, Cox Memorial Challenge Cup (Senior Club Champion) 2015, 2016, Stening Cup (Wind Coach for top scorer at GPS) 2015, Snap Trophy (Best TAS Score at Snap) 2015, Silver Medallions 2014 and 2015, Max Tavener Award (Junior Club Champion) 2014, The Abbott Shield (Top Score in Second VIII at GPS) 2013; Rowing 2017, First IV 2017, GPS Head of the River 2017, Silver Colours 2017; Rugby 2012-17, Second XV 2016-17; Tennis 2012-15; Touch Football 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2013-14, Trumpet 2012-13. Other: Cattle Team 2012-15. Cartwright, Mitchell Ross (2012-2017) Ross House Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion, Prize for Year 12 Business Studies, Academic Silver Colours 2017, Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Commitment to Theatre 2016, Academic Silver Medallion 2014, Year 8 Prize for Citizenship 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, CPL Signals Platoon 2015-17. Sport: Hockey 2013-14; Rifle Shooting 2013-15; Squash 2012-17; Tennis 2012-13. Creative and Performing Arts: Stage, Lighting, Sound Effects Operator and Technical Assistant 2013-16, TAS Drum Corps 2014, Debating and Public Speaking 2012-13. Other: Forensic Science Camp 2012-15, Director 2015, Assistant Director 2014, Round Square Student Exchange to Glenlyon Norfolk School, Vancouver, Canada 2015. 40 The Armidalian Chamberlain, Jonathon James (2012-2017) Abbott House Awards/Prizes: Year 9 Japanese Prize 2014, Year 8 Japanese Prize 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14; Thailand Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2014-17; Cricket 2012-13; Hockey 2012-17, First XI 2013-17, Silver Colours 2017, Silver Medallion 2015, Bronze Medallion 2014, 2016, CIS and New England 2016, U13 NSW Country 2012; Rifle Shooting 2012-15; Rugby 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2016-17, Keyboard 2017, TAS Big Band 2016-17, West Side Story 2014. Other: KYCK 2013, Language and Cultural Tour to Japan and China 2014, Student Exchange to Meitoku Gijuku Senior High School – Japan 2015.
Charley-Briggs, Reuben James (2011-2017) Broughton House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14, Rangers 2011. Sport: Basketball 2012-15; Football 2012-17; Squash 2015-17; Tennis 2011. Creative and Performing Arts: Trumpet 2011-17, TAS Big Band and Cadet Band 2015-17, Speech and Drama 2014-16. Other: French Language and Art Appreciation Tour of France 2015.
Clark, Benjamin James (2012-17) Ross House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Expeditions 2016; Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14. Sport: Basketball 2014-17, First VIII 2016-17, NCIS 2016-17, Silver Colours 2017; Equestrian 2011-15; Rugby 2012-17, Second XV 2017; Swimming 2012-17, NCIS 2012; Touch Football 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: Saxophone 2012.
Close, Sophie Anne (Term 4 2016-2017) Green House Sport: Netball 2016-17.
Cook, Lukas Kane (2013-2017) Tyrrell House Offices held:Prefect, Deputy House Captain. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2013-15, CPL 2014-15, Quota Shield (Best shot in the Cadet Unit) 2015; Fiji Service 2013; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2015, 2016. Sport: Basketball 2014-15; Kayaking 2013; Rugby 2013-17, Second XV 2017; Triathlon 2017. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2013-14, West Side Story 2014. Other: Language and Cultural Study Tour to Japan and China 2014.
Cunningham, Eliza Letitia (2016-2017) Green House Office held: House Captain. Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Agriculture 2017, Year 11 Prize for Design and Technology 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17.
41 Davidson, Wallace Robert (2011-2017) Tyrrell House Office held: Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: School Based Traineeship Award 2017, Certificate IV Real Estate (Stock Agent), Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14; Rangers 2011; Fiji Service 2013. Sport: Cricket 2011-17, First XI 2016-17, Walter Taylor Shield 2012-15; Rugby 2011-17, First XV 2016-17, Silver Colours 2016-17, Rugby 7s 2016.
Digby, Jessie May (2016-2017) Tyrrell House Offices held: Prefect, Captain of Tyrrell Girls, Vice Captain of Swimming. Awards/Prizes: The Peter Beit Prize (Achievement in several fields) (aeq), Award for Overall Academic Achievement (aeq), Academic Gold Colours 2017, Silver Colours 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17, NCIS 2016-17; Netball 2016-17; Swimming, NCIS 2016-17, Girls 17 yrs Champion and Reserve Champion Girls Senior Division 2017, Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Service to Swimming 2017, Girls 16 yrs Champion and Girls Senior Division Champion 2016; Touch Football, NCIS 2017; Water Polo 2016-17.
Donaldson, Liam Norman (2011-2017) Tyrrell House Offices held: House Captain, Captain of Cricket, Captain of Water Polo. Awards/Prizes: Academic Silver Colours 2017, Academic Gold Medallion 2015, 2014, Year 10 Prizes for Visual Arts and PDHPE 2015, Year 9 Prize for Physical Activity and Sports Studies 2014, Year 6 HSIE Prize 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, CUO 2016-17, 2iC A Coy 2017, OC Advance Platoon 2016, Rangers 2011; Minimbah Service 2015-17; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2014, 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2014, 2015; Tour de Rocks 2014. Sport: Athletics 2011-17, GPS and NCIS 2012 -14; Open Division Reserve Champion 2017, 16 yrs Reserve Champion 2015, 14 yrs Reserve Champion 2013, 12 yrs Champion 2011, PSSA 2011; Cricket 2011-17, First XI 2015-17, Captain 2017, Silver Colours 2017, Independent Schools Festivals 2015, 2017, Douglas Shield Rep 2016, 2017, Bill Turner Cup and Northern Inland Rep 2013; Football 2011, 2016-17, First XI 2016-17; Hockey 2011; Rifle Shooting 2011-14; Rugby 2011-13, 2016; Swimming 2011-17, NCIS 2012-17, Boys 18 yrs Champion and Senior Division Champion 2017, Boys 17 yrs Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Division 2016, Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Commitment and Services to Swimming 2016,16 yrs Champion 2015, 15 yrs Champion and Junior Division Champion 2014, 14 yrs Champion and Reserve Jnr Division Champion 2013, 12 yrs Champion and Reserve Champion Sub Junior Division 2011, NCSA and CIS 2011;Tennis 2011-12; Touch Football 2011-12; Triathlon 2014-15; Water Polo First VII 2014-17, Captain 2017. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012-14. Other: Poll Hereford Stud Cattle Team 2012-13.
Doyle, James Andrew (2011-2017) Green House Awards/Prizes: Year 8 Geography Prize 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016, Cadet Unit 2012–15, SGT 2015; Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 2016, Rangers 2010; Fiji Service 2013, Yipirinya School (NT) Service 2014.Sport: Cricket 2011-13; Football 2011-17, First XI 2017, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2014; Junior School Coaching 2014; Rifle Shooting 2014; Squash 2014-17; Tennis 2011. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2012-13. Other: French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015.
Eichorn, Angus Carter Andrew (2011-2017) Broughton House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14, Rangers 2011. Sport: Cricket 2012-15; Hockey 2017; Rugby 2011-17; Tennis 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2011-12, Junior Stage Band 2011. Other: Round Square Exchange to Rockport School, Craigavad, Northern Ireland Term 1 2015.
42 The Armidalian Fellowes, Bayley Joseph (Term 4 2014-2017) Tyrrell House Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016, Cadet Unit 2014-15; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2015, 2016. Sport: Athletics 2016-17, NCIS and CIS Cross Country 2017; Rugby 2015-16; Rifle Shooting 2015-2016; Swimming 2015; Triathlon 2014-17.
Fenwicke, Olivia Judith (2005-2010, 2016-2017) Tyrrell House Offices held: Prefect, Co-Captain of Swimming, Captain of Netball. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion, Year 12 Business Studies Prize 2017, Year 11 Agriculture Prize 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Athletics 2016-17, Reserve Champion Girls Open Division 2017 and Girls 17 yrs Age Division 2016; Basketball 2017, NCIS 2017; Netball 2016-17, Captain 2017, NCIS 2016, 2017, Silver Colours and Senior Netballer of the Year Award 2017; Rowing 2017, First Quad Schoolgirls Head of the River, Silver Colours 2017; Swimming 2016-17, Co-Captain, NCIS 2016, 2017, Girls 18 yrs Age Champion and Reserve Senior Division Champion 2017, Girls 17 yrs Age Champion and Girls Senior Champion 2016, Silver Colours 2016, 2017; Triathlon 2016-17; Water Polo 2016-17.
Finemore, Hugh Richard Gordon (2012-2017) Tyrrell House Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III In Engineering, Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14; Fiji Service 2013. Sport: Basketball 2017; Cricket 2012-14; Rugby 2012-16; Rifle Shooting 2012; Triathlon 2014-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012, West Side Story 2014. Other: Cattle Team 2012, School Based Apprenticeship Diesel Mechanic 2016-17.
Forsythe, Harry Patrick (2012-2017) Abbott House Offices held:Prefect, House Captain, Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: The Peter Beit Prize – Achievement in several fields (aeq), Year 12 PDHPE Prize, Academic Gold Colours 2017, Year 11 PDHPE Prize, Academic Silver Colours 2016, Year 9 Visual Arts Prize 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016, Cadet Unit 2012-15, SGT 2015. Sport: Athletics 2012-17, Swinton Cup – Open 1500m Champion 2017; Cricket 2012-15; Rugby 2012-17, First XV 2017, Silver Colours 2017, NZ Tour 2015; Swimming 2015-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012-14, Hoskins Creative Arts Centre Technical Crew 2015. Other: Round Square Student Exchange to Gordonstoun School, Scotland 2015.
Frahm, Jordan Alexander (2012-2017) Tyrrell House Office held: Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Agriculture 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016, Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016, Triple Gold Crown 2016. Sport: Athletics 2012-17, GPS 2011-15, Silver Medallion 2014, NCIS 2011-13, NCSA 2012; Basketball 2012- 17; Rugby 2012-17; Squash 2012; Tennis 2012; Triathlon 2015-17.
43 Gall, Harrison James (2010-2017) Tyrrell House (2014-2017), Broughton House (2010-2013) Office held: Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: The Ken McConville Prize for Year 12 Standard English, Certificate II in Agriculture 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14, Rangers 2011; Fiji Service 2013; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016, Triple Gold Crown 2016. Sport: Cricket 2011-14; Rugby 2011-17, Second XV 2017; Touch Football 2016; Triathlon 2016-17.
Giakoumi, Matthew Nikolaos (2013-2017) Broughton House (2016-2017) Abbott House (2013-2015) Offices held:Captain of Strings, Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2017, Academic Silver Medallion 2015, Carson Shield Achievers Award 2015. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2013-17, CUO 2016-17, OC C Coy 2017, Cash Sam Brown – Service to C Coy, Catafalque Shield – Most Catafalque Parties 2017, Guard 2014-17, CUO B Coy Platoon Commander 2016, Lee Enfield Award – Most Efficient Platoon in B Coy 2016, Moffatt Sabre – Best Platoon at Annual Camp 2016, Tri Service Shield Challenge 2013-15, John Green Shield – Best Junior Cadet in the Guard 2014. Sport: Football 2015-17; Kayaking 2013-15; Rifle Shooting 2014-15; Rugby 2013-14; Squash 2015-17; Triathlon 2013. Creative and Performing Arts: Violin 2013-17, TAS Singers 2014-17, Senior String Ensemble 2014-17, Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Contribution and Service to Music 2016, 2017, Music Silver Colours 2016, School Productions: Bye Bye Birdie 2016, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, Treasure Island 2015, West Side Story 2014; Theatre Silver Medallion 2015, TAS Drum Line 2013, Middle School Debating 2013. Other: French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015.
Gifford, Imogen Adelaide (2016-2017) Broughton House Offices held:Co-Captain of Music, House Captain. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion, Prize for Year 12 English Extension 2, Blomfield Memorial Prize for Year 12 Modern History, Hadley White Prize for Creative Writing 2017, Academic Gold Colours 2016, 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2016. Sport: Tennis 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Violin 2016-17, TAS Cantique, Senior Strings Ensemble and Chamber Strings Ensemble, New England Sings! Secondary Choir 2016-17, Music Silver Colours 2016, 2017; Bye Bye Birdie 2016.
Goodfellow, Thomas Joseph (2014-2017) Abbott House Office held: Captain of Athletics Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2014-15, SGT 2015; Thailand Service 2015; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. Sport: Athletics 2014-17, GPS, CIS, NCIS 2015-17, Silver Colours 2017, 2016, Robert Horner Fletcher Cup – Boys Open Champion, Warren Pengilley Cup – 100m Champion 2017, Reserve Champion 17 yrs Age Division 2016, Bronze Medallion 2015; Basketball 2014-17, First VIII, NCIS 2016-17; Football 2017, Second XI 2017; Rifle Shooting 2014; Rugby 2014-15; Swimming 2014-15; Triathlon 2014-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2013-14, Hoskins Creative Arts Centre Technical Crew 2016. Other: Language and Cultural Study Tour to Japan and China 2014.
Hall, Kobi Murray (2012-2017) Abbott House Office held: Vice Captain of Basketball Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-16, CPL 2014-16; Minimbah Service 2012. Sport: Basketball 2014-17, First VIII 2016-17, NCIS 2016-17, Silver Colours 2016, 2017; Cricket 2012-14; Rugby 2012-17; Swimming 2013-14; Tennis 2012; Touch Football 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2012, Guitar 2013-17.
44 The Armidalian Hardingham, Floyd (2011-2017) Green House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-13, Rangers 2011. Sport: Football 2011, 2015; Hockey 2013-14; Kayaking 2011-13; Squash 2012-17; Tennis 2011. Creative and Performing Arts: Hoskins Theatre Stage and Technical Crew 2014. Other: Philosothon 2016; Language and Cultural Study Tour to Japan and China 2014.
Harris, Ziggy Alexander Cook (2004-2017) Broughton House Offices held: Prefect, Theatre Captain. Awards/Prizes: Jim Graham Drama Prize - Contribution to Co-Curricular Drama, Brendan Vickers Memorial Prize – Individual Excellence, Academic Gold Colours 2017, Silver Colours 2016, Year 10 Drama Prize 2015, Academic Gold Medallion 2014, Year 8 Prizes for Music and Visual Arts 2013, Year 6 Prizes for English, Music, Visual Arts and Citizenship 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15, Rangers 2011. Sport: Basketball 2011-15; Hockey 2014; Kayaking 2012-13. Creative and Performing Arts: Violin, Voice and Euphonium 2011-17, TAS Singers 2012-17, TAS Voices 2015-17, Senior String Ensemble 2015-17, Music Gold Colours 2016, 2017, Music Gold Medallion 2015, School Productions: The Government Inspector 2017, Bye Bye Birdie 2016, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, West Side Story 2014, Silver Theatre Colours 2017, Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Services to Theatre 2016, Theatre Silver Medallion 2015, Armidale Youth Orchestra 2012-17, National Gondwana Singers 2016, New England Singers 2015-17, New England Chamber Choir 2015-17, New England Chorale 2014, Music Silver Medallion 2014, Director of Music’s Award for Excellence, Creative Arts Bronze Medallion 2013, Middle School and Inter-school Debating 2011-13, Drama Club 2013, Chapel Choir and Stage Band 2012, Jazz Band 2011. Other: TAS Forensic Science Camp 2013, French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015.
Hartog-Smith, James Neil (2012-2017) Croft House Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical 2016-17. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15, CPL 2014-15; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016. Sport: Cricket 2012-17, First XI 2016-17, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, Douglas Shield Rep 2017; Equestrian 2012-17; Football 2017; Rugby 2012-16; Swimming 2012-17, CIS 2014 and 2017, NCIS 2014-17, Director of Co- Curricular Commendation – Services to Swimming 2016, 2017, Boys 17 yrs Reserve Champion 2016, Bronze Medallion 2015, 15 yrs Reserve Champion 2014, Silver Medallion 2014; Water Polo 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Alto Saxophone 2012-17, TAS Big Band 2015-17, TAS Wind Ensemble 2012-14.
Huang, Jianxing (Jacko) (2014-2017) Croft House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Cadet Unit 2014-15; Minimbah Service 2014. Sport: Basketball 2014-17, First VIII 2016-17, NCIS, Silver Colours 2016, 2017; Hockey 2015; Rifle Shooting 2014-15; Squash 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2014-15.
Hughes, Saxon William Molesworth (2013-2017) Broughton House Offices held:Prefect, House Captain. Awards/Prizes: TAS Blue (Outstanding effort, persistence and contribution to all areas of school life), Round Square King Constantine Medal (supporting Round Square IDEALS with outstanding service work), E P Spencer Prize for Year 12 General Mathematics, Year 12 Geography Prize, Academic Silver Colours 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016, TAS Ironman 2016; Cadet Unit 2013-15, SGT 2015; Minimbah Service 2014-17; Blood Donor 2017; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2015, 2016. Sport: Athletics 2013-17, NCIS Cross Country 2016-17, Silver Colours 2016; Basketball 2013-15; Football 2013; Hockey 2017; Rowing 2016-17, First IV 2017, GPS Head of the River 2016, 2017, Silver Colours 2016, 2017; Rugby 2014-15; Swimming 2013-17, Reserve Champion Boys 18 yrs Age Division 2017, NCIS 2015, 16 yrs Reserve Champion 2015, Bronze Medallion 2015; Touch Football 2016, Water Polo 2015-16. Creative and Performing Arts: West Side Story 2014. Other: Philosothon 2015, 2016; French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015.
45 Ihle, Flynn (2015-2017) Croft House Awards/Prizes: 2017 Dux of the School. The Headmaster’s Prize for Academic Excellence 2017 (aeq), Drinkwater and Howard Tolhurst Memorial Prizes for Year 12 Economics, Year 12 Prizes for Advanced English, Extension English, Ancient History, History Extension, Legal Studies, Academic Gold Colours 2016, 2017, Blaxland Prize for Year 11 Mathematics 2016, Year 11 Prizes for Ancient History, Biology and English Extension 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2015. Sport: Football 2015-17, First XI 2017, Silver Colours 2017; Rifle Shooting 2015; Triathlon 2015-17.
Jackson, Dominic John Oliver (2012-2017) Green House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Expeditions 2016, Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14; Minimbah Service 2015. Sport: Basketball 2012-17; Football 2012-14; Rifle Shooting 2016; Squash 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2013-17.
Jackson, Daniel James Treacy (2008-2017) Green House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14, Rangers 2011. Sport: Basketball 2011-13; Football 2011-15; Squash 2014-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2015-17, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 2012. Other: French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015.
Kaynes, Jack Gregory (2004-2017) Broughton House Offices held:Co-Captain of Swimming, Deputy House Captain, Middle School Monitor 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016, Cadet Unit 2012-15, SGT 2015; Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 2015, Rangers 2011; Fiji Service 2013, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. Sport: Basketball 2017; Football 2011, 2017; Rugby 2012-16; Swimming 2011-17, NCIS, CIS 2012-17, NCSA 2011, 16 yrs Reserve Champion 2016, Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Contribution and Services to Swimming 2016, 2017, 15 yrs Age Champion and Reserve Junior Champion 2015, Bronze Medallion 2015, 14 yrs Age Champion and Reserve Junior Champion 2014, Silver Medallion 2014, 13 yrs Age Champion and Sub Junior Champion 2013; Tennis 2011-14; Triathlon 2014-17; Water Polo 2016-17. Other: French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015,
Kealey, Sam Carter (2011-2017) Tyrrell House Awards/Prizes: Academic Silver Colours 2016, Academic Silver Medallion 2014, Year 9 Prize for Industrial Technology – Timber 2014, Year 6 PDHPE Prize 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15, SGT 2015; Rangers 2010; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. Sport: Rugby 2011-17; Tennis 2011-15; Triathlon 2016-17; Water Polo 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2011.
Kirk, Nicholas William (2012-2017) Ross House Offices held:Deputy House Captain, Captain of Basketball. Awards/Prizes: Year 7 PDHPE Prize 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14. Fiji Service 2013; Tour de Rocks 2014, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Basketball 2012-17, First VIII 2016-17, NCIS 2016-17, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, The Johnston Trophy – Best Contribution to Basketball 2017; Rugby 2012-17, First XV 2017, Silver Colours 2017; Touch Football 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2012.
46 The Armidalian Knowles, Lachlan Crosby (2012-2017) Croft House (2015-2017) Ross House (2012-2014) Offices held: Captain of Athletics, Captain of Triathlon, Vice Captain of Football 2017. Awards/Prizes: GPSOBU Council’s Sports Prize (Outstanding sportsmanship, exceptional dedication, commitment and contribution to sport), UNE Spirit of Sport Award, The Headmaster’s Prize for Academic Excellence 2017 (aeq), Year 12 Prizes for Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Extensions I and II 2017, Academic Gold Colours 2016, 2017, Year 11 Prizes for Physics, Mathematics Extension 2016, Academic Gold Medallions 2014 and 2015, Year 9 Prize for Mathematics and Science Extension Elective 2014, Coventry Cup – Best All-Round Student in Year 7 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15, SGT 2015, Tri Services Shield – Best Cadet at Annual Camp 2014. Sport: Athletics 2012-17, GPS, CIS, NCIS2012-17, Boys 17 yrs Reserve Champion 2017, Boys 16 yrs Reserve Champion 2016, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, U15 Championship Cup – 15 yrs Champion, Gold Medallion 2015, J B Sandilands Cup – 14 yrs Age Champion, Silver Medallion 2014, A C Hall Cup – 13 yrs Champion 2013, Braund Cup – 12 yrs Champion 2012; Cricket 2012-13; Football 2011-17, First XI 2013-17, NCIS 2013- 17, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, Matthew Turner Player of the Year Award 2016, Silver Medallions 2014 and 2015, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013-15; Swimming 2012-13, NCIS 2012-13; Tennis 2012; Triathlon 2013-17, All- Schools Championships 2016, Silver Colours 2017, Sarah Heagney Memorial Award 2017. Creative and Performing Arts: Debating and Public Speaking 2012, Drums 2012-14, TAS Drum Corps 2014. Other: French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015.
Krishnan, Danielle (2016-2017) Abbott House Office held: Captain of Abbott Girls. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016, NCIS 2016; Hockey 2016; Netball 2017; Rifle Shooting 2016; Touch Football 2017, NCIS 2017.
Lupica, Caton Tao (2012-2017) Broughton House Awards/Prizes: Year 12 Prize for French Continuers 2017, Academic Gold Colours 2017, Year 11 Prizes for Economics and French Continuers 2016, Academic Silver Colours 2016, Year 10 Prize for French 2015, Academic Gold Medallion 2014, 2015, Year 7 Prizes for History, Music and Science 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2016, 2012-2014; Pioneers 2015. Sport: Basketball 2012-17; Football 2012-14; Squash 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Piano 2012-15, Drums 2016, Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Achievement in Music, Director of Music’s Award – Excellence in Music 2013. Other: Forensic Science Camp 2013-2015, French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015, Chess Team 2015.
Mackay, Dougal Thomas (2014-2017) Tyrrell House Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Agriculture. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2014. Sport: Cricket 2014-15; Rugby 2014-17; Squash 2016; Triathlon 2017.
Mackenzie, Harry (2004-2017) Green House Awards/Prizes: Director of Co-Curricular Commendation – Commitment to Theatre 2016, 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, SGT 2015-17, Guard 2014-15, Tri Services Challenge 2013-15, Rangers 2010. Sport: Football 2011-17, First XI 2017, Silver Colours 2017, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013; Squash 2013-17; Swimming 2010-13, 14 yrs Reserve Champion 2013, 13 yrs Reserve Champion 2012, Reserve Champion Sub-Junior Division 2012, NCSA 2011; Tennis 2011-13. Creative and Performing Arts: Hoskins Creative Arts Centre Technical Support and Sound Designer, Audio Engineering 2013-17, Senior Technician 2016-17. Other: Round Square Student Exchange to Felsted School, Essex, England 2015.
47 Makeham, Harriet (Term 3 2016-2017) Tyrrell House Sport: Athletics 2017, Girls 17yrs Age Division Cross Country Champion; Football 2017; Triathlon 2017.
McMaster, Jock Russell (2012-2017) Croft House Office held:House Captain. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016, Cadet Unit 2012-2015; Fiji Service 2013; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016. Sport: Cricket 2012-17; Rifle Shooting 2012-17; Rugby 2012-17; Touch Football 2016; Triathlon 2015-17. Other: Cattle Team 2012-13, French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015.
Miller, Katie Rochelle (2016-2017) Abbott House Offices held:Prefect, Dangar (Girls Boarding) House Captain, Captain of Theatre, Vice Captain of TAS Speakers, SRC 2016-17. Awards/Prizes: The Anthony Kent Biggs Memorial Prize (Leadership and good influence amongst juniors), Academic Silver Colours 2017, Year 11 Prizes for Drama and Modern History, Academic Gold Colours 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit, LCPL 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17 NCIS 2016; Touch Football 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Dance 2016-17, Debating and Public Speaking 2016-17, Silver Colours 2017, Voice, TAS Cantique, New England Sings! Secondary Choir 2016-17, The Government Inspector 2017, Theatre Silver Colours 2017.
Moffatt, Callan Peter Russsell (2011-2017) Tyrrell House Office held:Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: The Sinclair Trophy –Year 12 Agriculture Prize, Year 12 Primary Industries Prize, Silver Academic Colours 2017, Year 11 Primary Industries Prize 2016, Certificate II in Agriculture 2017, Year 10 Agriculture and Industrial Technology – Automotive Prizes 2015, The Kenneth Caldwell Memorial Prize – Year 9 Agriculture, Year 8 Design and Technology Prize 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15; CPL 2014-15; Rangers 2011; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. Sport: Cricket 2011-13; Rifle Shooting 2011-15; Rugby 2011-17, First XV 2017, Silver Colours 2017; Tennis 2011; Touch Football 2011-12; Triathlon 2014-17.
Moore, Sinclair James Tamminga (2004-2017) Broughton House Awards/Prizes: Academic Silver Medallion 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Expeditions 2016, Cadet Unit 2012-15, CPL 2014-15; Rangers 2011. Sport: Basketball 2011-15; Football 2011; Rugby 2014-16,; NZ Tour 2015; Squash 2013, 2015. Creative and Performing Arts: Cello 2011, Guitar 2011-14. Other: Middle School and Inter schools Debating 2011-13, French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015, Chess Team 2015.
Morgan, Chloe Jennifer Geilvoet (2016-2017) Tyrrell House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016. Sport: Athletics 2016-17; Basketball 2016-17, NCIS 2016-17; Netball 2016-17; Touch Football 2016. Other: Round Square International Conference Delegate – Aiglon College, Ollon, Switzerland 2016.
48 The Armidalian Murphy, James Philip (2004-2010, 2013-2017) Green House (2013), Abbott House (2014-2017) Offices held:Prefect, Deputy House Captain. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2013-17, CUO 2016-17, OC B Coy 2017; Minimbah Service 2016; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Basketball 2013-14; Hockey 2017; Rifle Shooting 2014-15; Rowing 2016-2017, GPS Head of the River 2016, 2017, Silver Colours 2016, 2017; Rugby 2013-14, 2016; Touch Football 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Voice 2014-15, TAS Singers 2014-15, New England Sings! Secondary Choir 2016, Hoskins Theatre Stage and Technical Assistant - School Productions: Bye Bye Birdie 2016, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, West Side Story 2014. Other: Philosothon 2015; Round Square International Conference Delegate – Aiglon College, Ollon, Switzerland 2016.
Nyathi, Nkosiphile (2012-2017) Croft House Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2017, Academic Gold Colours 2017, Academic Silver Colours 2016, Academic Gold Medallion 2014, Year 8 French Prize 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-16; Thailand Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2012-17; Football 2017, Second XI 2017; Rugby 2012-16; Tennis 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012-17, Big Band 2015, Middle School and Inter Schools Debating, 2012-13. Other: Chess Team 2014-17, Philosothon 2014.
O’Connor, Kira Slaine (Term 3 2016-2017) Ross House Sport: Swimming 2017, NCIS 2017.
Orr, James Boyd (2012-2017) Croft House Office held: Senior Prefect, Captain of Football, SRC 2013-17, Head Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: TAS Blue (Outstanding effort, persistence and contribution to all areas of school life), G A Fisher Prefect’s Prize (All-round achievement of a prefect), Rawson Cup – Senior Prefect, May Wills Magoffin Memorial Prize – Year 12 Visual Arts, Academic Gold Colours 2017, Academic Silver Colours 2016, Academic Gold Medallion 2014, Year 9 PDHPE Prize 2014, The Armidale Diocesan Middle School Award (Willingness to support, encourage and serve others), Year 8 PDHPE Prize 2013, Year 7 Prizes for Technology and Visual Arts 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-16, SGT 2015, D J Harrison Shield (Best Section Leader at Annual Camp) 2014; Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 2014; Minimbah Service 2014-17; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2015, 2016. Sport: Cricket 2012-15; Football 2012-17, First XI 2014-17, Captain 2017, NCIS 2016-17, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, Arjun Daniel Memorial Cup – First XI Best and Fairest and Player’s Player Award 2017, Silver Medallions 2014, 2015, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013, 2014; Rifle Shooting 2012; Tennis 2012; Touch Football 2016; Triathlon 2015-17; Water Polo 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2013-17. Other: Cattle Team 2012, Round Square International Conference Delegate – Aiglon College, Ollon, Switzerland 2015.
Osborne, Katrina Reay (2016-2017) Abbott House Offices held:Senior Prefect, Captain of Equestrian, Captain of Girls Hockey, SRC 2016-17. Awards/Prizes: G A Fisher Prefect’s Prize (All-round achievement of a prefect), Rawson Cup – Senior Prefect 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Minimbah Service 2016-17. Sport: Athletics 2016-17, Girls Open Champion 2017, Girls 17 yrs Champion 2016; Basketball 2016-17, First VIII, NCIS 2016 and 2017; Equestrian 2016-17, National Polo Rep – NZ Championships 2017; Hockey 2016- 17, First XI – Captain 2016-17; Swimming 2016-17, Girls 18 yrs Reserve Champion Age 2017, Girls 17 yrs Reserve Champion 2016; Touch Football 2016-17; Triathlon 2016-17.
49 Perrottet, Henry William (2008-2017) Abbott House (2014-2017) Broughton House (2008-2013) Office held:Captain of Boys Hockey. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-16 SGT 2015; Rangers 2011; Thailand Service 2015, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. Sport: Basketball 2017; Hockey 2013-17, First XI Captain, New England Rep and NSW Championships, Silver Colours 2017, Silver Medallion 2016; Rugby 2011-15; Tennis 2011-13; Touch Football 2011; Triathlon 2013- 17. Creative and Performing Arts: Piano 2012-17, Clarinet 2012-14, Big Band 2015, Wind Ensemble 2013-15, West Side Story 2016. Other: Round Square Young Conference Delegate, Bunbury WA 2013, Language and Cultural Study Tour to Japan and China 2014. Pitt, Edward Colin (2011-2017) Croft House Awards/Prizes: Statement towards Certificate III in Engineering, Statement towards Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14; Minimbah Service 2011-17. Sport: Athletics, NCSA 2013; Basketball 2011-2017; Kayaking 2011; Rugby 2011-17, First XV 2015-17, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, Silver Medallion 2015, GPS Rep, Gold Medallion 2015; Rifle Shooting 2011; Touch Football 2012; Triathlon 2014. Creative and Performing Arts: West Side Story 2016. Other: School Based Traineeship – Plastering 2016-17.
Pointing, Harry Angus (2011-2017) Abbott House Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14; Rangers 2011. Sport: Basketball 2011-14; Rugby 2011-17; Rifle Shooting 2012-17, First VIII GPS, Silver Colours 2017, Second VIII GPS 2014; Touch Football 2011-12. Other: School Based Traineeship 2016-17.
Pollard, Harry Edward (2012-2017) Ross House Office held: Captain of Chess. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14; Fiji Service 2013; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016,Tour de Rocks 2013, 2014. Sport: Basketball 2014-17; Cricket 2012-14; Rugby 2012-17, First XV, Silver Colours 2017; Tennis 2012; Touch Football 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012-15, Guitar Ensemble 2012-13, Guitar Band 2014-15. Other: Chess Team 2014-17.
Purkiss, Henry Ernest (2011-2017) Green House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15; Rangers 2011. Sport: Football 2013-14; Squash 2013-17; Tennis 2011-13. Other: Language and Art Appreciation Study Tour to France.
Reeves, William James Edgar (2012-2017) Green House Office held: Middle School Monitor 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14; Fiji Service 2013. Sport: Basketball 2012-17; Rugby 2012-17; Touch Football 2016.
50 The Armidalian Robertson, Isobel Anne Searle (2016-2017) Broughton House Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Agriculture. Other: School Based Traineeship in Agriculture, Cattle Team 2016-17.
Rosberg, Sophia Rose (2016-2017) Tyrrell House Awards/Prizes: Dr Kent Biggs Memorial Prize – Christian Service, Lions Citizenship Medallion 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Thailand Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17; Dance 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Stage Crew – Bye Bye Birdie 2016.
Scott, Sebastian Robert (2004-2017) Ross House Offices held: Prefect, House Captain, Captain of Boats, Captain of Music. Awards/Prizes: TAS Blue (Outstanding effort, persistence and contribution to all areas of school life), Cecil Hill Memorial Prize (Contribution to co-curricular Music, Andrew Beattie Memorial Prize (Outstanding contribution to co-curricular and extra curricular activities), Roger Bailey Memorial Prize – Year 12 Music Course 1, Phillip and Lenna Smith Prize - Year 12 Design and Technology 2017, Year 11 Prize – Music Course 1, Academic Silver Colours 2016, Year 9 Industrial Technology – Automotive Prize, Academic Gold Medallion 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, Unit 2iC 2017, CUO 2016-17, A Coy Platoon Commander 2016, Guard 2014-15, Tri Services Shield Challenge 2013; Rangers 2011; Minimbah Service 2016-17; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2014, 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Athletics 2011-12, NCSA 2012, PSSA 2011; Basketball 2014-17, First VIII, Silver Colours 2017, NCIS 2016-17; Football 2011; Kayaking 2011-13; Rowing 2016-2017, First IV 2016-17, GPS Head of the River 2016, 2017, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, Sypkens Shield 2016; Rugby 2012-17, First XV, Silver Colours 2017; Squash 2013-14; Yoga 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Piano 2011, Bass Guitar 2011-17, Trombone 2012-17, Concert Band 2012- 14, Jazz Band 2012-14, Big Band 2012-17, TAS Singers 2012-17, TAS Voices 2016-17, School Productions: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 2012, Les Misérables 2013, West Side Story 2014,– Creative Arts Silver Medallion 2013, Music Silver Medallion 2014, Senior Jazz Combo 2016-17, Music Silver Colours 2016, Rock Band – Drums 2017. Other: Forensic Science Camp 2013, 2014, 2015; Student Exchange to Woodstock School, India (Semester) 1, 2015.
Shannon, Oliver James (2011-2017) Abbott House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15; CPL 2014-15; Rangers 2011. Sport: Athletics 2011-13, GPS, NCIS, CIS, 2012-13, 13 yrs Reserve Champion 2013, 12 yrs Reserve Champion 2012, NCSA, PSSA 2012; Cricket 2011-17, First XI 2017, Mottershead Cup – Most Improved, Silver Colours 2017, Douglas Shield Rep 2016, 2017, Bill Turner Rep, Armidale Rep 2013; Football 2017; Hockey 2011; Rugby 2011-15; Touch Football 2011. Creative and Performing Arts: Flute 2011-12.
Smyth, Darcy James (2012-2017) Abbott House Leadership, Service and Adventure: Expeditions 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14, CPL 2014; Fiji Service 2013. Sport: Basketball 2014-17; Cricket 2013-14; Kayaking 2012; Rifle Shooting 2012-13; Rugby 2012-16. Other: Chess Team 2013-17, Philosothon 2016, Cattle Team 2012.
51 Southwell, Tom Bradley (2012-2017) Abbott House Office held: Captain of Shooting. Awards/Prizes: Year 10 Prize for Industrial Technology – Timber. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, CUO 2016-17, 2iC C Coy 2017; Tri Service Shield Challenge 2013; Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 2016, Fiji Service 2013. Sport: Basketball 2014-14; Kayaking 2012-13; Rifle Shooting 2012-17, Combined AAGPS team 2017, GPS 2014-17, First VIII 2014-17, Gold Colours 2017, Silver Colours 2016, Silver Medallions 2014 and 2015, Bisley Bullet Trophy, Bell-Allen Cup, Cox Memorial Challenge Cup – Senior Club Champion, Stening Shield 2017, Snap Shooting Trophy 2016 and 2017, W A Ward Trophy 2016, Second VIII 2013; Rugby 2012-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Stage Crew, Photography 2013, Vocal tuition, TAS Singers 2016-17, New England Sings! Secondary Choir 2016. Other: Round Square Young Conference Delegate – TAS 2012.
Stewart, Courtney Lee (2016-2017) Croft House Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Agriculture. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2016. Sport: Football, First XI (girls), NCIS 2017; Netball, TAS 1, 2016-17, Silver Colours 2017; Rowing 2017, First Quad Schoolgirls Head of the River, Silver Colours 2017.
Thatcher, Samuel Alexander (2004-2017) Abbott House (2014-2017) Ross House (2004-2013) Offices held: Prefect, SUO, Vice Captain of Music, SRC 2013-16, Deputy Head Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: TAS Blue (Outstanding effort, persistence and contribution to all areas of school life,) The Headmaster’s Prize – Best All-Rounder (Excellence in academic, sporting an community fields), Mottershead Memorial Prize – Year 12 Mathematics, Prizes for Year 12 Music Course 2 and Extension Music 2017, Academic Gold Colours 2016, 2017, John Montgomery Prize (Best All-Round achievement in Year 11), Year 11 Music Course 2 Prize, Academic Gold Medallions 2014, 2015, Year 10 Prizes for Commerce, English and Music 2015, Year 9 Prizes for French and Music 2014, Year 8 Citizenship Prize 2013, Year 7 French Prize 2012, Years 6 Science Prize 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, SUO 2017, Ceremonial Guard 2014-15; Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award 2017, Rangers 2011; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. Sport: Basketball 2011-14; Rifle Shooting 2011; Rugby 2011-17, First XV, Silver Colours 2016, 2017, Northern Inland Rep, GPS Rep, Silver Medallion 2015, 2011; Swimming 2011-17, NCSA 2011; Touch Football 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Piano 2011-17, Pipe Organ 2015-17, Vocal tuition 2013-17, TAS Singers 2015-17, New England Sings! Secondary Choir 2016, National Gondwana Choir, New England Chorale, New England Singers 2015-17, Music Gold Colours 2016, 2017, School Productions: Bye Bye Birdie 2016, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, West Side Story 2014, Theatre Silver Colours 2016, Music Gold Medallion 2015, Creative Arts Silver Medallion 2013, 2014. Other: Chess 2014-17, French Language and Art Appreciation Tour to France 2015, Lions Youth of the Year Quest 2015.
Treavors, Liam Michael Hugh (2012-2017) Abbott House Office held: Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: The Celia Skeggs Memorial Shield (Personal achievement through school activities), Award for Overall Academic Achievement (aeq), Academic Silver Colours 2017, Prizes for Year 11 Chemistry and Mathematics, Academic Gold Colours 2016, Prizes for Years 10 Science / Mathematics Extension, The Mottershead Memorial Prize for Year 10 Mathematics 2015 and Year 9 Mathematics 2014, Academic Gold Medallions 2014, 2015, Year 8 Mathematics Prize 2013, Year 7 Prizes for Geography and Mathematics 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016, Cadet Unit 2012-15, WOII Craig Churches Award (Intestinal Fortitude at Annual Camp) 2015; Yipirinya Service (NT) 2014; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016; Kokoda Track Expedition 2016. Sport: Cricket 2012-17, Second XI 2016-17; Football 2012-17 First and Second XI 2017, Captain Second XI 2017; Kayaking 2012; Rugby 2012-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2012-13, Drum Line 2013. Other: Senior Chess Team 2016-17, Round Square Student Exchange to The Athenian School, Mount Diablo, Ca. USA 2015, Language and Cultural Study Tour to Japan and China 2014.
52 The Armidalian Uren, Charles Anthony (2011-2017) Tyrrell House Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Agriculture 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016; Pioneers 2015; Cadet Unit 2012-14, CPL 2014; Fiji Service 2013. Sport: Athletics 2011-17, NCSA and PSSA 2011; Cricket 2012-13; Rifle Shooting 2012-15; Rugby 2012-17, New England Rep 2014; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2011-14; Touch Football 2012; Triathlon 2016-17.
Warton, Stockley William (2012-2017) Tyrrell House Awards/Prizes: The Ruth Langford-Smith Memorial Prize (Persistence and determination), Year 12 Prizes for Automotive Mechanical and Metals and Engineering, Certificate II in Automotive, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (solo) 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Cricket 2012-15; Football 2013; Rifle Shooting 2012-15; Rowing, GPS Head of the River, Silver Colours 2017; Rugby 2014-17; Swimming 2013-14; Touch Football 2016; Triathlon 2016; Water Polo 2017.
Waterson, Matilda Grace (2008-2010, 2016-2017) Ross House Office held: Deputy House Captain. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016. Sport: Basketball 2016-17, Equestrian 2016-17, Netball 2016-17, Touch Football 2016-17.
Weston, Samuel Godby (2012-2017) Abbott House Office held: Deputy House Captain. Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2017. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016, Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14. Sport: Cricket 2012-17, First and Second XI, 2016 -17; Rugby 2012-17. Other: School Based Traineeship – Stock and Station Agent 2016-17.
Whitney, William Maxwell (2012-2017) Tyrrell House Office held:Deputy House Captain. Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Agriculture 2017, The E P Spencer Prize for Year 11 General Mathematics 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2016, Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14. Sport: Basketball 2012-17; Rifle Shooting 2012; Rugby 2013-17; Squash 2015-16; Swimming 2012. Other: Cattle Team 2012.
Widders, Bailey (2012-2017) Croft House Awards/Prizes: The Anthony Kent Biggs Prize (Leadership and good influence among juniors) 2017, The Adam Munro Prize for Citizenship in Year 9 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, CUO 2016-17, Unit RSM 2017; Minimbah Service 2012-16. Sport: Basketball 2012-15; Cricket 2013-14; Football 2015; Rifle Shooting 2012-15; Rugby 2012-16, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Triathlon 2014-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Trombone 2014-15, West Side Story 2014, Once Upon a Mattress 2015.
53 Worsley, Hugh Peter (2013-2017) Croft House Offices held:Prefect, Vice Captain of Speakers. Awards/Prizes: TAS Blue (Outstanding effort, persistence and contribution to all areas of school life), Year 12 Prizes for Biology and Drama, Academic Silver Colours 2017, Year 8 Drama Prize 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2016; Cadet Unit 2012-15, SGT 2015; Minimbah Service 2014-17; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Basketball 2014-15; Cricket 2013-15; Rifle Shooting 2014; Rowing 2016-17, GPS Head of the River 2017, Silver Colours 2017; Rugby 2013-16; Swimming 2015; Touch Football 2016; Water Polo 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar and Trumpet 2013, TAS Singers 2016-17; Debating and Public Speaking 2014-17, Debating Silver Colours 2017, Lions Youth of the Year Quest 2016, School Productions: West Side Story 2014, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, Bye Bye Birdie 2016, The Government Inspector 2017, Theatre Silver Colours 2017. Other: Philosothon 2015, 2016; Round Square Australasian Conference Delegate, Singapore 2015, Round Square International Conference Delegate, Switzerland 2016; National Youth Science Forum 2017.
Wright, Thomas DuMoulin Conway (2008-2017) Green House Offices held: Deputy Senior Prefect, House Captain, Captain of Speakers, SRC 2013 and 2016-17, Head Middle School Monitor – Day 2013. Awards/Prizes: TAS Blue (Outstanding effort, persistence and contribution to all areas of school life), Rajendra Perpetual Trophy for Debating, Keith Lawrance Memorial Shield (Leadership and service in many fields,) Brad Fenner Prize (Deputy Senior Prefect) 2017, Award for Overall Academic Achievement 2017 (aeq), Academic Gold Colours 2016, 2017, Barbie McConville Prize for Communication and Leadership 2016, Year 11 Prizes for Business Studies and Geography 2016, Year 10 Prizes for Science, History 2015, Academic Gold Medallions 2014, 2015, Year 9 Prizes for Commerce and Geography 2014, The Middle School Prize (Outstanding contribution and service to Middle School 2013, Armidale Dumaresq Council Year 7 Citizenship Prize 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, CUO 2016-17, OC A Coy 2017, Guard 2016, Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award 2016, RSL Trophy (Best Platoon Sergeant at Annual Camp) 2015, D J Harrison Shield (Most outstanding Section Leader at Annual Camp 2014, Tri Service Challenge 2014, Rangers 2011; Minimbah Service 2015-17; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, 2016, Gold Triple Crown 2017, Silver Triple Crown 2016. Sport: Cycling 2011; Football 2011-17, Second XI 2016-17; Rowing 2016-17, NSW All Schools Head of the River 2017, Silver Colours 2017; Squash 2012-17; Tennis 2013; Triathlon 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: TAS Singers 2015-17; New England Sings! Secondary Choir 2015-17, Debating and Public Speaking 2012-17, Debating Silver Colours 2017, Hoskins Theatre Technical and Production Crew 2012-16, Director of Co Curricular Commendation – Theatre 2016, West Side Story 2014, Creative Arts Bronze Medallion 2013. Other: Philosothon 2015; Forensic Science Camp Management Team 2013-16; National Youth Science Forum 2017.
Wu, David (2004-2017) Green House Office held: Middle School Monitor 2013. Awards/Prizes: Year 12 Software Design and Development Prize, Academic Gold Colours 2017, Year 11 Software Design and Development Prize, Academic Silver Colours 2016, Year 10 Prizes for Geography, Japanese, Information Software and Technology, Year 9 Prizes for English, HSIE Extension, Information Software and Technology and the Lochhead Memorial Prize for Year 9 Science, Academic Gold Medallion 2014, Year 8 Prizes for English, History and Science 2013, Year 7 Prizes for English and Japanese 2012, Year 6 Prizes for Mathematics and Japanese 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2012-17, CPL 2014-16, Rangers 2011. Sport: Basketball 2012-17; Football 2015; Hockey 2014; Rugby 2011; Squash 2013, 2016-17. Creative and Performing Arts: Debating 2012-14. Other: Chess 2015-16.
54 The Armidalian Descendants of Old Armidalians
Descendants of Old Boys
Back Row (L to R): Edward Boydell, Sebastian Etheridge, Riley Eichorn, Archer Croft, Angus Eichorn, Saxon Hughes, Chloe Morgan, Thomas Wright, Nicholas Makeham, Henry Mitchell, Olivia Fenwicke, Nicholas Munsie, Thomas Deshon, Henry Mason, Remy Taylor Fourth Row: Thomas Forsythe, Archer McDonald, Joe Kermode, Chloe Lawson, Harry Mackenzie, Tom Younghusband, Samuel Wright, Angus Earle, Henry Hughes, Lucas Atkin, Archibald Chick, Xavier Munsie, Stirling Munsie, Sam Skipper Third Row: Harry Davidson, Lachlan Carter, Bonnie Bremner, Hamish Pearce, Katrina Osborne, Hudson Eichorn, Nathaniel Pidgeon, Harry Deshon, William Benham, Harry Forsythe, Louis Cannington, Amelia Griffiths, Samuel Coombes, Elliana McRae, Lily Etheridge Second Row: Samuel Hynes, Blair Eichorn, Toby Inglis, Louis Ross, Augustus White, Emma Benham, Marcus Hempel, Emily Hempel, Wylie Wright, Jeremy Carter, Henry Kirton, Alexandra Reed, Sam Osborne, Darby Lehman, Abbott White, Charlie Ryan Front Row: Lachlan Wood, Sophie Brett, Baxter Carruthers, Jack Wood, Katie Hynes, Sophia White, Theo Munsie, Edmund Chick, Max Rogers, William Brett, Sam Strelitz, Oliver Robb, Cameron Carruthers, Lachlan Brett, Minnie Chick, Ava Watts
55 Salvete & Valete
Salvete
Transition Kindergarten Year 3 McCook, J Year 7 Orr, M K Bayne, D B Alazizi, A Almokhtar, M Nedianu, L Bellman, E F Osmond, S Calkin, J A Alghamdi, L Anderson, A Tuohey, E O Benham, E J W Palfreyman, E L Carruthers, B C Billingsley, R G Blanch, S J L Campbell, E W Pasfield, L D V Dell, A J DuBois, J E Downes, M J Year 6 Carlon, S A M Phelps, J N Downes, E W Price, C D C Goudge, O D L Barton, J L W Carter, J S Reed, A K Ferris, M B Hardin, A Blackwell, W Deshon, J N Ruttley, C D J Hoang, J T A Year 1 Hopkins, E M Carter, L G Duarte, B R Ryan-Naylor, O W Leary, D O Agbasale, M O A Little, S W Crawford, E P B Grieve, A D Sharpe, W T Lee, Y Al Malki, R Starr, A J Davison, C R Guppy, M W Shpilenok, M I Muli, L K Glover, I M W Ward, C S Dunn, R P Hey, R F Starr, H A Newton, R F Ogilvie, R E Westaway, B A J Friend, W A Hoppe, J P Taylor, L M Rogers, B W Ryan, C P Goudge, A W Jackson, W T Tongia, V A Rucci, A G Year 4 Harbutt, G D Jarrett, W E White, A G P Ryan, G E Year 2 Al Malki, R Holmes-Bradshaw, L Kennedy, Z A Zhuang, H E Schaerf, A L Alkhouri, A Broadfoot, C P Hruby, F D Kerr, L R Schumacher, T Y Blanch, M J Lambert, H G Johnstone, S D Langley, J L Year 8 Slade, M G Blanch, T J Munsie, T F Lehman, D J Ledingham, O T Bauer, T C Stephen, L Coupland, C J Pease, A I Peddle, C J Lohse, E J Cannington, L B Tandon, R Downes, C M Sevil, J A Phelps, J N Mackson, W B Clarkson, N E Taylor, J I R Leary, X A Rice, O Melville, J K Cook, O J Watts, L R Wilkinson, R Year 5 Ross, L A Moore, H J Draney, A P Wood, L R Blanch, C J Warton, W Moore, N O Ekanayake, P M Yin, T Draney, C R Watson, E Munsie, S Etheridge, L Glover, W A Wright, W F Newbery, F J Glasson, K A
56 The Armidalian Hook-Robinson, J McDonald, J R Year 6 Irvine, E B Peddle, E K Aitken, Campbell John Macdonald Sharpe, H M Pinnock, M E Alenazi, Nawaf Yousef O Whitehill, H J Quilty, H M Blackwell, William Yates, N L Broadfoot, Flynn Jaycab Year 9 Davison, Chloe Rachael Al Shehri, M A Rice, Owen Allen, K A Watts, Isaac Nicholas Ball, L J Valete Bell, A W Year 8 Grieve, S M Transition Daugherty, Finn Onslow Hall, A O Calkin, Joshua Anthony Hook-Robinson, Jack Jackson, H A Ferris, Maxwell Bradley Irvine, Ethan Brock Johnston, A W Lee, Yunho Kearney, O D Rucci, Abigail Grace Year 9 Kerr, C H H Schaerf, Adam Lloyd Alenazi, Abdalazyz Yousef O (Azyz) Liau, E T E Schumacher, Tyler Norman Beynon, Gwynne Alec John McIntyre, L J Yin, Tianrui (Howard) Campbell, Zac Alexander Morandin, G Close, Douglas Campbell Nedianu, R Kindergarten Davidson, Angus John Allison Neilson, L J DuBois, Jacqueline Elizabeth Evans, Luke Mitchell Nutt, F J Hawlader, Ramin Grieve, Stella Mae Udompitisup, A Lee, Eunseo McCann, Noah Payton Walsh, X E M Parsons, Hamish Malcolm Fomiatti Year 1 Year 10 Junge, Evelyn Jill Year 10 Blewitt, C J Alenazi, Fahad Yousef O Bonnici, A Year 2 Faint, Thomas Charles Clarkson, S L Broadfoot, Levi Jordan Fernandez, Jacob Curby Draney, G Junge, Max Hudson Landes, Amelia Barbara (Milly) Foster, P N Post, Christopher Modi Sharpe, Seaton Douglas Glennie, D Rucci, Joshua Shaw, Connor Nathan Holmes-Bradshaw, D Watkins, Henry Huen, K T Kang, J Year 3 Year 11 Kaynes, G A Schumacher, Lachlan James Barr, Sophie Maree Krishnan, M Sharkey, Ryan Conrad Boney, Richard John Landes, A B Grace, Luka Raphael Orman, G G Year 4 Hine, Hunter James Rhoades, K G Broadfoot, Charlize Paige Owen, Lochlan Heathen Stewart, R Lee, Kyuseo Udompitisup, P Li, Hugo Yuzhi Ward, E Wickman, H E B Year 5 Davison, Wilkie Oliver Year 11 Tuohey, Edward Oliver Griffiths, A J Hazelton, E Jackson, P F Lai, H H
57 Prefects & House Captains
SENIOR PREFECTS James Orr, Katrina Osborne
DEPUTY SENIOR PREFECTS Michael Baldock, Thomas Wright
PREFECTS
Oscar Alcorn, Lukas Cook, Jessie Digby, Olivia Fenwicke, Harry Forsythe, Ziggy Harris, Saxon Hughes, Katie Miller, James Murphy, Sebastian Scott, Samuel Thatcher, Hugh Worsley
HOUSE CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN GIRLS CAPTAIN
Abbott Harry Forsythe James Murphy, Sam Weston Danielle (Kiki) Krishnan Broughton Saxon Hughes Jack Kaynes Imogen Gifford Croft Jock McMaster Michael Baldock Kaliya Alldridge Dangar Katie Miller Madison Alldridge Green Thomas Wright Oscar Alcorn Eliza Cunningham Ross Sebastian Scott Nicholas Kirk Matilda Waterson Tyrrell Liam Donaldson Lukas Cook, Bill Whitney Jessie Digby
58 The Armidalian Prefects Back Row (L to R): Samuel Thatcher, Oscar Alcorn, Lukas Cook, Sebastian Scott, James Murphy, Hugh Worsley, Olivia Fenwicke, Saxon Hughes Front Row: Harry Forsythe, Katie Miller, Thomas Wright, James Orr, Mr Murray Guest, Katrina Osborne, Michael Baldock, Jessie Digby, Ziggy Harris
House Captains and Vice Captains Back Row (L to R): Lukas Cook, James Murphy, William Whitney, Sebastian Scott, Thomas Wright, Liam Donaldson, Michael Baldock Second Row: Kaliya Alldridge, Jock McMaster, Samuel Weston, Nicholas Kirk, Jack Kaynes, Oscar Alcorn, Jessie Digby Front Row: Imogen Gifford, Saxon Hughes, Katie Miller, Madison Alldridge, Mr Murray Guest, Eliza Cunningham, Harry Forsythe, Danielle Krishnan Absent: Matilda Waterson
59 Academic Reports
60 The Armidalian60 61 Academic Extension
Academic support, incorporating both Extension and Enrichment and Learning Support offered a wealth of opportunities throughout the year. With the continuation of programs such as MultiLit and the introduction of MacqLit for students who have English as their second language, the diverse needs of language learners were addressed. For students who showed a commitment to improving their Literacy levels, this year the year could elect to be part of the English Plus or Curriculum Support programs offering support for all literacy rich subject area. In line with the School’s desire to meet the needs of all learners two extension courses were introduced in 2017 for Students in Years 9 and 10; Philosophy and an extension Year 9 and 10 teams at the State Final of the da Vinci Decathlon at Knox Grammar School writing course looking at the seven I think it is safe to say this is an Wu, Aaliyah Johnston Year 10 Henry basic plots which are reused, reinvented overwhelming situation. Add to this O’Neil, Harry Mason, Chloe Lawson, and replayed throughout the world of the fact that you must now complete Emily Hempel, Liam Smith, Tom Price, literature. 10 academic challenges designed Flynn Charley-Briggs, Jasper Leoni. to really test every gifted student in The TAS Forensic Science Camp, State On 19 July, for the first time, TAS took the room. This year the 10 disciplines and Regional da Vinci Decathlons, part in the UN Youth Evatt and Voice were English, Maths, Science, Ideation Northern NSW Philosothon, UN Competitions. Voice is a unique public – problem solving and philosophy, Youth Evatt and Voice, Science and speaking competition for students in Engineering, Drama, Art & Poetry, Engineering Challenge, Brain Bee, Year 7-10. Voice invites students to General Knowledge, Code breaking and ICAS Competitions in English Reading solve issues that affect their community, Cartography – Geography. The theme of Comprehension, Writing, Spelling, nation and the world. Voice aims to the competition was power, so each of Science, Maths and the Science allow students an opportunity to the 10 disciplines had to be answered Olympiad challenges are just a few pitch their big ideas. The topics for UN with students making clear connections of the wide and varied extension Youth Voice 2017, which our students to the power. Congratulations to all our opportunities offered. explored were: How can we reform competitors but especially our Year 6 testing in the Australian education On May 24 and 25 four teams Team who were placed second in the system? How can we decrease the representing Years 5 and 6 and Years Cartography category. Year 5 William impact of illicit drugs in Australian 9 and 10 took part in the State final Gilpin, Edward Tuohey, Abbott White, communities? And how can we of the da Vinci Decathlon held at Tom Ball, Lennox Neilson, Henry Kirton, increase access to education for girls Knox Grammar School. Imagine one Harry Pennington, Sam Hynes. Year around the world? The final topic was auditorium the size of four basketball 6 Louis Ross, Owen Rice, Jasper Russ, a favourite amongst our students. courts with1200 students representing Lachlan Hunt, Campbell Aitken, Gane Students representing TAS were Will schools from all across the state. Harbutt, Jack Hopkins, Toby Inglis.Year Jubb, Hugo Catterall, Frank Perrottet, And amongst this enormous crowd 9 Jack Nivison, Lucy Ball, Alistair Le Surf, Lochlan Nicoll, Piyumi Ekanayake, Henry is your small team of eight students. Cotter Litchfield, Andrew Kirk, Thomas Mitchell, Hudson McAllister, Hannah
62 The Armidalian Neilson, Phebe Hunt and Colby Hanes. fantasy and wild imaginings of Lewis Points are never gained by students Un Youth also hosted Evatt, which is a Carroll to the great minds who dared who dominate discussions, over-talk mock security council. Students were to imagine the world differently. This others, or insist that everyone must allocated countries Owen Chandler years Engineering task was to engineer adopt their ideas - certainly great life and Sam Jeyakumar – Sweden, Yannick a working roller coaster for a marble lesson in being a good human being. Tursan d’Espiagnet and Will Almond out of the materials provided. Great Our Philosothon team was placed – Russia, Hamish Whibley and Heath fun was certainly had by all teams in third overall. Alexander Gibson was Chandler – USA, Thomas Price and this challenge. Results from the event awarded second place in the Junior Henry O’Neil – Japan, Harry Mason were Year 5 – 1 Armidale City Public, 2 Division - Philosopher’s philosopher. and Flynn Charley-Briggs – Egypt. Carinya Christian School, 3 Ben Venue Will Almond was runner-up in the most One of the topics proposed for the PS; Year 6 – 1 Armidale City Public, 2 promising philosopher’s award, as well consideration of the Security Council PLC Armidale, 3 Ben Venue PS; Year as being one of five other students was “Resolution 2247: The Question 7 – 1 PLC Armidale, 2 Carinya Christian being awarded a Spirit of Philosothon of Electoral Interference.’ The Security School, 3 Glen Innes High School; Year medallion. Owen Chandler was Council citing their grave concerns 8 - 1 PLC Armidale, 2 Carinya Christian awarded the first prize for Philosopher’s regarding the Russian Federation’s School, 3 Armidale High School; Year Philosopher in the senior division. This proven interference in the American 9 – 1 Armidale High, 2 Bishop Druitt year’s Philosothon team were: Will presidential election of 2016… “ College, 3 The Armidale School; Year Almond, Owen Chandler, Flynn Charley- Certainly, UN Youth competitions 10 - 1 O’Connor Catholic College, 2 PLC Briggs, Kieran Dennis, Harry Mason, thrust us firmly on to the stage of world Armidale, 3 Carinya Christian School. Henry O’Neil, Tom Price, Liam Smith, topical issues. Alexander Gibson, Lachlan Hey, Rowan On November 16 and 17 Bishop Druitt Hey, Will Jubb, Jack Hook, Henry Moore, Following this day of regional College, Coffs Harbour, hosted the Hudson McAllister and Frank Perrottet. competition, Sambavan Jeyakumar Northern NSW Philosothon. Their and Owen Chandler secured a place in format for the two days provides Ms Catherine Boydell the State Final held at NSW Parliament an excellent opportunity for all Academic Support House. Here they were required to students to learn how to take part represent Spain. From the moment a successfully, as the competition allows resolution was announced countries for new students to be coached in were vying to be heard and deals were the community of inquiry style of being done in the negotiating rooms at discussion. This year’s topics included: such a fast pace it was difficult to keep How powerful are aphorisms? -The best up. This was an outstanding addition to things in life are free, or Laughter is the extension opportunities available at the best medicine. Do we have a moral TAS and we look forward to continuing responsibility to help people living in our association with UN Youth NSW into poverty in other countries? Why does the future. music move us? Why do people think that good will triumph over evil? Our During September, TAS hosted the philosophers were prepared well for all fifth Northern NSW regional da Vinci topics. Decathlon with approximately 600 students attending. Schools from The trick to attaining points in a Dubbo, Tamworth, Narrabri, Moree, Community of Inquiry is to be able Inverell, Bellingen, Glen Innes and to listen and move the discussion Coffs Harbour attended. This year’s forward, always managing to keep up Above: State Finals UN Youth Evatt - Sambavan theme was ‘imagination’, which while with the position being suggested. Jeyakumar and Owen Chandler on the steps of trying to prepare has lead us from the the NSW Parliament. 63 Agriculture
The 2017 calendar year, as with During Term 4 we continued with hay other years, was again busy for the production of the winter oat crop. TAS Agriculture department and TAS Students studying bees and honey Poll Hereford Stud. Term 1 activities production were thrilled that good included the harvesting of potatoes spring rains meant white clover and planted in 2016, hay making, paddock white gums were in full flower. As preparation and planting of winter part of the honey unit, students go oats and high performance pastures. through all aspects managing bees Students were involved in all aspects and producing honey from making of the plant production systems and hive components, using apiary tools benefitted from real hands on activities. to open and inspect hives, identifying Year 11 set up and completed a plant the different castes of bees and their production trial investigating the lifecycle and roles, disease control, relationship between plant density and catching swarms and finally harvest and crop yield. extraction of honey. Thanks to the good spring, we extracted close to 100kg Cattle and poultry were prepared for which the students then packaged shows by various classes as part of under the TASZZZZ Honey label for sale their units with much success. The Poll through the school’s Reception. Hereford stud picked up ribbons at both Guyra and Armidale shows whilst As usual, the year concluded with the Hy-line hens again went to the production systems started to get into Sydney Royal Easter Show placing in the full swing, ready for a productive 2018. top eight.
During Term 2 Year 11 participated Mr Michael Ball in the North West Schools property Agriculture Teacher planning competition completing reports on the property ‘Waratah’ just south of Guyra. Calves were again weaned from a lease block near Armidale and a new round of show cattle were started to be prepared.
Term 3 again saw Year 12 devoted to finishing off courses and Year 10 and 9 studying both sheep production and the high performance pastures planted earlier in the year. The annual visit to Ag Quip at Gunnedah was a great success, with students receiving high praise for their service work on the Herefords Australia barbecue.
64 The Armidalian Creative Arts
It was another year of amazing work There was a keen interest in Graphic Our Music program continues to be a and excellent results in the Creative Design and Digital Art this year, pillar of the Creative Arts at TAS under Arts with a continued growth and alongside the normal passionate the masterful guidance of Ms Leanne flourishing of our program. We enjoy commitment to traditional and Roobol, Mrs Rebekkah Baumgartner such a strong academic culture in our experimental artmaking practice. and Mrs Rachel Butcher. 2017 marked part of the school, with passion and the creation of four new Stage 5 Music One of the highlights of the Creative dedication meeting to create some courses: Music of a Culture, Small Arts program this year was the excellent work or attain high results Bands & Ensembles, iPerform and collaboration between Year 11 Visual from Junior School all the way up to our Music Styles and Performance. In these Arts and Music who hosted the first HSC classes. units students had the opportunity to Art & Sound Exhibition showcasing collaborate in ensemble performances, In Drama students had the opportunity artworks from the Senior students arranging existing pieces, composing to explore theatre as a broad art form and original compositions by Year 11 and performing solo. with Mr Andrew O’Connell, Mrs Leasa Music – a wonderful night that saw Cleaver and Ms Colette Brus teaching artists communicating the rationale subjects that included Acting and behind their work that was followed by Stagecraft, Puppetry, Visual Effects musicians presenting the pieces that and Filmmaking, and The History and had been inspired to create in response Legacy of Theatre and Performance. to the art. These amazing classroom experiences Outside of the Visual Arts classroom were enhanced by a busy year in the students have continued to receive Hoskins Centre with students able to recognition for their fine work. Lochlan attend a number of touring theatrical Nicoll in Year 8 was a runner-up in the productions and see professional ‘Let’s Hang it’ UNESAP Junior Secondary performers at work. School Division competition and his Our HSC students had a terrific year work was displayed at the exhibition at under the guidance of Mrs Cleaver, the New England Regional Art Museum beginning the year with the annual (NERAM). Michael Harrell in Year 10 Sydney Drama Excursion where had the tremendous achievement of the Year 11 and 12 students got to becoming the youngest-ever finalist Daniel Jackson performs at HSC Showcase ‘Final Note’ see the excellent OnSTAGE pieces in the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize and a number of other plays and with his ceramic work ‘The Donald’. performances. Later in the year those The final works from Year 12 Visual Arts students had the opportunity to were impressive by any measure and showcase their work at CurtainUP here while the group was larger than has at TAS and the audience was treated been seen for many years there was no to exceptionally polished, creative and diminution of quality. entertaining performances. There were some excellent personal successes The presentation of creative expression across the class, but it is important to in their TAS showcase exhibition acknowledge the three Band 6 results. Masterstroke was an intense experience as it laid bare what has generally been a Under the masterful eyes of Mr Ian deeply personal engagement with the McPherson and Ms Polly Harvey our work. Visual Arts program has continued to Lochlan Nicoll was a runner-up in the ‘Let’s Hang go from strength to strength. It’ UNESAP Junior Secondary School Division competition 65 Creative Arts (Cont.)
TAS Music students have been recognised for their great work beyond the classroom in a number of different ways. Andrew Knight and Sophie Watson (NEGS) from last year’s TAS Music cohort who were both selected for inclusion in Bravissimo 2017, where their vocal performances were two of the highlights of this concert, which showcased the best HSC Music talent from northern NSW at the Glasshouse, Port Macquarie.
This year we had another fine cohort of Music 1, Music 2 and Extension Music students who again illustrated the tremendous range and depth we enjoy at the school. Their performances at the HSC Music showcase Final Note were excellent and the polished and enjoyable pieces were definitely inspirational for the aspiring musicians in the audience. This year we again received some wonderful results in HSC Music with Band 6 and equivalent in Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension, proving once more the academic advantage to be found in our Creative Arts program. Special mention goes to Sam Thatcher, who was nominated to play Organ at the 2018 HSC ENCORE Music Showcase at the Sydney Opera House, and Ziggy Harris, who was selected to play Violin at Bravissimo, the regional HSC Music showcase at Port Macquarie.
Mr Andrew O’Connell Creative Arts Coordinator
Jim Orr’s HSC major work ‘That Little Line’ (top) combined photo media, studio photography and laser cutting; Drama students present their Group Performance; vioinist Ziggy Harris was selected to play in the regional HSC Music Showcase Bravissimo at Port Macquarie. 66 The Armidalian English
The year 2017 again saw a number of All Extension 1 students received either While all students receive a certificate changes to the English Department an E3 or E4, with the top mark of 48/50 and overview of their performance, this staff. Mrs Gillian Downes joined our again going to Flynn Ihle. Our Standard year the following students achieved Department, replacing Mrs Alex Murray and English Studies students were also Merit, Credit or Distinction Certificates: who was on maternity leave for the rewarded with results that reflected Year 6 English Competition year. We were very pleased that Mrs their efforts in 2017. Distinction: Louis Ross (top 6%) Downes will be returning to TAS in NAPLAN Credit: Felix Hruby, Conal Nicoll, 2018. We were also very sorry to say Jasper O’Neil goodbye to Ms Jayne Heagney, who has Once again our students in Year 7 Merit: Jack Hopkins, Jack Hedges worked in Middle and Senior School and 9 sat the NAPLAN tests in Term English for the past four years. We wish 2, focusing on Reading, Writing and Year 7 English Competition Ms Heagney all the best as she moves to Language Conventions. This data from High Distinction: William Jubb (top 1%) Bathurst to continue her career. this test is extremely useful in guiding Credit: Sam Ball, Harrison Ditchfield, the development of our programs and Marcus Hempel, William Mackson, Frank Students continue to study a variety of classroom practices for all students at Perrottet, James Phelps, Harrison Price, engaging and enriching classroom texts TAS. Casey Smith, Aiden Swick ranging from Shakespearean plays A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and ICAS SPELLING, WRITING AND Year 8 English Competition Juliet, Macbeth and Othello, classics such ENGLISH COMPETITIONS High Distinction: Hudson McAllister as Lord of the Flies, contemporary fiction (top 1%) During 2016 we received some including Jane Higgins’ The Bridge and Distinction: Jack Hook (top 8%), Jack impressive results and feedback from its sequel Havoc. Students were also van Roy (top 10%), Eliza Ward (top 10%) the ICAS Spelling, Writing and English given opportunities to study a wide Credit: Archie Chick, Finn Daugherty, Competitions. These International variety of poetry, ranging from the war Lachlan Galbraith, Alex Gibson, Hannah Competitions and Assessments for poets to Australian poets Jack Davies, Neilson Schools (ICAS) are independent skills- Steven Herrick, Judith Beveridge and Merit: Piyumi Ekanayake, Lochlan Nicoll, based assessments with a competition Robert Gray, as well as a broad selection Harriet Oates, Kade Stanley of media and non-fiction texts across all element. Commonly referred to as Year 9 English Competition year groups. the UNSW tests, these ICAS tests are unique, being the most comprehensive Distinction: Kathryn Allen (top 5%), Jack HSC 2017 generally available suite of academic Nivison (top 10%), Matthew Wark (top assessments and school tests for 7%) The class of 2017 performed very well primary and secondary school students. Credit: Jaden Carroll, Andrew Kirk, in both the school-based assessment While we have always entered students Cotter Litchfield, John Macdonald, and their final HSC exams, gaining into the English competition, this year Thomas Wu some very pleasing results. Fifty percent we also offered the Spelling and Writing Merit: Colby Hanes, Alistair Le Surf of our Advanced cohort achieved a competitions to those who were keen Band 5 or 6 (an increase from the 40 Year 10 English Competition to participate and challenge themselves percent of the cohort in 2016). Six Distinction: Phebe Hunt (top 7%), against the best students in Brunei, Advanced students achieved a Band 6, Credit: Kieran Dennis, Emily Hempel, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the with Flynn Ihle receiving 93 as our top Harry Mason, Disa Smart, Liam Smith, Pacific Region, Singapore, South Africa scorer. Other Band 6s were awarded Clayton Southwell and Australia. to Jessie Digby, Imogen Gifford, Ziggy Merit: Will Forsythe Harris, Caton Lupica and Sam Thatcher. Extension 1 students also achieved impressive results.
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Year 11 English Competition High Distinction: Owen Chandler (top 1%) Distinction: Nicholas Jackson (top 7%), Hannah van Roy (top 3%) Credit: William Almond, Angus Apps, Sambavan Jeyakumar, Annika Rhoades, Noah Rose, Dominique Holley Merit: Amelia Griffiths
Year 6 Spelling Competition Credit: Lachlan Carter Merit: Wylie Wright
Year 7 Spelling Competition Distinction: Maxwell Guppy (top 11%), William Mackson (top 11%), Credit: Harrison Ditchfield, Rowan Hey, Aiden Swick
Year 6 Writing Competition Credit: Jack Hopkins, Felix Hruby, Jasper Russ
Year 7 Writing Competition Credit: Hugo Catterall, William Mackson Merit: Casey Smith
Year 8 Writing Competition Distinction: Hudson McAllister (top 11%) Credit: Finn Daugherty, Lachlan Galbraith
Year 9 Writing Competition Distinction: Aaliyah Johnston (top 9%), Jack Nivison (top 5%), Matthew Wark (top 9%) Credit: Alistair Le Surf Will Jubb, Hudson McAllister and Owen Chandler all achieved High Distinctions in the ICAS English Year 11 Writing Competition Competition Credit: Hannah van Roy
We gain valuable feedback and data from ICAS and continue to find this experience a very valuable one for both our students and staff. We look forward to the opportunities and challenges of 2018 as we move ahead with our focus on literacy and learning.
Ms Julie Flanagan English Coordinator
68 The Armidalian Human Society & Its Environment
While traveling to Tamworth earlier For their major work as part of their Many of the groups who participated in the year, I passed a school that had studies, students were required to in this year’s business activity made posted a message to its students on examine how historical films construct handsome profits, and we were a billboard near its front entrance. history (historiography), and assess able to donate over $1,000 this year It read ‘Resistance is Futile: We Will historical inaccuracies in film as part to our World Vision Sponsor Child. Educate You’. Fortunately for the HSIE of their analysis. Miss Hannah Lo, the Congratulations to all students who Department, we get very little student elective’s teacher over the course of participated in this activity this year, as resistance, because so many of our the year, was very impressed with the it is by far the most successful year on classes are electives based on their outstanding work done by Matthew record, and congratulations too to Miss interests. Wark, William Braham, and James Symons for her ongoing support of the O’Brien. program. HSC REPORT Another Stage 5 elective that continues The Department entered students in a There were some very pleasing results to attract a number of students year number of external competitions once across a number of HSIE electives. The after year is ‘Running a Business and again this year, and these included following students achieved Band 6 Marketing’. Miss Harriet Symons had Business and Economics competitions, results in their respective subject areas: been teaching this course for a couple the National Geographic Geography Ancient History – Flynn Ihle of years now, and her energy and Competition, and the Australian History Economics – Flynn Ihle, Samuel enthusiasm in teaching the elective has Competition. It is the latter in which one Thatcher, David Wu a very positive influence on her charges. of our students, Tom Price, achieved an Geography – Saxon Hughes Once again, this course was taught outstanding result, coming equal first in Legal Studies – Flynn Ihle in both semesters, demonstrating NSW for his age. History Extension – Flynn Ihle its popularity among students. The program focuses on teaching students Additionally, a number of students how to establish a business plan to run achieved strong Band 5 results in a business at school. Businesses are their respective subject areas, and required to provide a good or service the Ancient History and Geography to the TAS community, and this year cohorts achieved results above the state we had a range of business offerings average, which is very pleasing to see. – beef jerky, TASaccinos (good to see This year, the Department continued the promotion of coffee addiction at to expand its subject offerings, with an early age), brownies, car washing, some great new Stage 5 electives titled rocky road and milkshakes. By far the ‘History I Should Know About’, and ‘Into most innovative product this year was Africa’. The former attracted a number the design and construction of horse of devoted historians this year, many of shoe ornaments that were designed as whom I know are keen to study History sculptures for garden beds. These items in their senior years. Topics covered were snapped up very quickly because in the course this year focused on of their high quality and reasonable American History, and included a study cost, but what impressed me the most of the Native Americans, the Seven was the entrepreneurial thinking of the Tom (above) achieved a mark of 98%, Years War, The Revolutionary War, and students who saw an opportunity to which is an incredible result considering the Civil War. turn a waste product into profit. the difficulty of the questions that must be done within a tight time limit.
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I traveled to Japan on a cultural tour with Tom in 2016, and it was on this trip that Tom peppered me with historical fact after historical fact, and so it comes as no surprise to me that he did so well in this competition. I congratulate him on a most outstanding result, and I very much look forward to reading his first work of non-fiction some time in the next 20 years. It is likely that future students will be reading his work as they study History.
Finally, the Department farewells two outstanding HSIE teachers. Miss Jayne Heagney, who has taught Stage Year 12 Geography students learn about the cotton industry on ‘Glencoe’, Wee Waa 5 Elective History, Modern History, Ancient History, and Extension History, is moving to Bathurst to take up a teaching position. Mr Andrew Junge, who has been a Middle School HSIE teacher and Senior Geography teacher, is moving to Darwin to take up a senior boarding position. It has been a privilege to work with both Miss Heagney and Mr Junge over the last few years. Everyone who has worked with them, both colleagues and students, know of their passion for their respective subjects, and the dedication they have demonstrated towards their students. They have both been the most supportive colleagues to everyone who has worked with them, and while I would say that most people who enter teaching do so because they are devoted to teaching the young about some aspect of the world, Miss Heagney and Mr Junge have been especially so. We will all miss them very much, and they both leave very big shoes to fill.
2017 has been a good year, and we hope to build on this success in 2018.
Mr David Toakley HSIE Coordinator
70 The Armidalian Human Society & Its Environment (Cont.) Languages
The Languages Department influence culture and how culture The students created various shops and experienced yet another busy, influences language. The students the students using French expressions varied and enjoyable year in 2017. participated in a variety of activities were able to buy and sell goods to Japanese and French continue to be that emphasised how they are a global other students and parents who joined the languages studied by our Junior, citizens and how we can learn from in the activities. Middle and Senior School students and different cultures around the world. In August, all Languages students in the continued implementation of the Middle School students have also had Year 8 completed the Assessment of International Baccalaureate Primary the opportunity to attend the Anime Language Competence Certificates Years Programme in the Junior School. Club on a fortnightly basis throughout (ALC). The ALC is a program designed An exciting opportunity awaits with the year in the Japanese room. to celebrate and enhance the learning the implementation of MYP in Middle Students watched a variety of anime of Languages in Australia, New Zealand School in 2018. This continues to be in Japanese, allowing them to extend and the Asia-Pacific region. The skills an exciting development both for our their knowledge in an enjoyable and testing program includes listening Department and our students. informal way. Students also participated and reading comprehension tasks As well as choosing to learn either in origami and manga drawing. in a multiple-choice format that is French or Japanese, a number of designed to be both challenging and During Term 4 the Year 8 French and students extended their second educational. In total, students from TAS Japanese classes participated in a language learning to other languages received, 12 Distinctions and 29 Credits. Language Day in Memorial Hall. The this year, via correspondence studies. This accounted for 80 percent of the French and Japanese students were The following students are to be students studying a language in Year 8. mixed in groups and they completed commended on their independence, The following students were successful a variety of tasks and activities using effort and achievement in this area: in obtaining a Distinction in the ACL: their language skills and teamwork. Nikki Yates (Prelim German Continuers) Cassidy Williams, Todd McDouall, The students competed for prizes and and Joshua Danke (Prelim German Lachlan Galbraith, Jack van Roy, Archer then enjoyed Japanese and French food Beginners). It is pleasing to see that Croft, Eliza Ward, Alexander Gibson, at the end of the day. Year 4 French these students have selected to learn a Jack Hook-Robinson, Hayley Whitehill, students also participated in a Market language that interests them through Hannah Neilson, Archie McDonald and Day activity as part of their Unit of correspondence in 2017. Hudson McAllister. Inquiry in Junior School.
Four French Continuer students sat the Four university students from Nagoya spent a lesson with Year 8 Japanese students, teaching them how HSC this year and they worked hard to make an origami crane and rice balls on improving their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills throughout the year. Caton Lupica achieved a Band 5, which is an excellent reward for the effort he displayed this year.
IDEALS Week provided an opportunity for Year 7 students to learn about the world they live in, locally and internationality. During this week, the students learnt about the different languages in the world and learn how to say words and phrases in a variety of World Languages and gain an understanding how languages 71 Languages (Cont.) Library
In August we welcomed students from Unfortunately we said goodbye to We farewelled Mrs Janine Ranck from Tezukayama, our sister school in Osaka, Majella Christensen who returned to TAS and the library at the end of term Japan. Students were billeted by TAS Queensland at the end of the year. 3. Mrs Ranck has supported students Junior and Middle School families and Majella has been a valuable member of and staff for many years at TAS taking participated in a variety of activities our Languages Department for I wish on many different roles however we together during the course of a week. her well as she continues her teaching will miss her here in the library as a Some of the highlights for the Japanese career in Brisbane. hardworking member of the library students included horse riding at team. 2018 will be an exciting year for Harlow Park, boomerang throwing Languages with the introduction of and painting at the Keeping Place Activities Week has seen us preparing the MYP in Middle School and students and the Snake Tales reptile show. TAS one of our rooms for the International having the opportunity to have Junior School students will have the Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme additional language lessons in Year 6 opportunity to visit Tezukayama as part coordinators. The library is truly a multi- and 7. of this biannual exchange in December, use area with the Study Centre, IT, IB, 2018.WW classroom areas as well as the library itself. Year 10 Japanese student, Nicholas Mr Allan Moore Ward, recently participated in a two Libraries are often called ‘the hub of months exchange to Meitoku Gijuku the school’ and the TAS library is no in Shikoku, Japan. During this time different. Next year we look forward to he was immersed in the Japanese a revamp offering the usual resources language, was a boarder at the school of a library but also making the building and participated in a wide range of much more user friendly, useful and activities. He became a member of welcoming. the Karate club, which practices every day and occasionally on weekends. He Mrs Lou-Anne Allan also had the opportunity to travel to Librarian Hiroshima and Kyoto at the end of his Below: Students who received a Distinction in the ACL: (back) Cassidy Williams, Todd McDouall, Lachlan stay in Japan. He thoroughly enjoyed Galbraith, Jack van Roy, Archer Croft, Eliza Ward, (front) Alexander Gibson, Jack Hook-Robinson, Hayley the experience and his language ability Whitehill, Hannah Neilson, Archie McDonald improved significantly. This exchange is open to all Year 10 students currently studying Japanese.
This year we welcomed two new French teachers to TAS. Ms Majella Christensen (Years 6 -12) and Ms Victoria Perrin- Baker (Transition – Year 8). Both settled in well and they have both continued the extensive French Language program at TAS. We are a strong team as we have the common goal of promoting Languages at TAS and to create an environment where learning Languages is a worthwhile learning experience for all students.
72 The Armidalian Library Mathematics
2017 was an exciting year for the 2017 SUCCESSES Mathematics Department, with Ms Alice HSC Hudson returning from maternity leave, Band 6 Mrs Donella Tutt joining the faculty and Extension 2 Mathematics (Notional Band 6): Mohammed Ahsan, Lachlan Knowles Mrs Annette Scollen filling in for Ms and Liam Treavors Amanda Robins whilst she was on Long Extension 1 Mathematics (E4): Lachan Knowles, Samuel Thatcher, and Liam Service Leave in Term 4. Treavors Students continued to be involved in Mathematics: Flynn Ihle, Sambavan Jeyakumar (Yr 11 Accelerant), Caton Lupica, challenging problem-solving maths Nkosiphile Nyathi, Samuel Thatcher, Thomas Wright and David WuMathematics tasks and activities both within and General 2: Saxon Hughes outside the school. Students entered AMC Computational and Algorithmic Prize: Year 8: Jack van Roy Thinking (CAT) competition, the ICAS High Distinctions: Year 7: Aiden Swick Maths competition and the Australian Year 6: Louis Ross Mathematics Competition (AMC). In Distinctions: Year 11: Nicholas Bolshen, Sambavan Jeyakumar addition to the maths department Year 8: Lachlan Galbraith holding the Inquisitive Minds Workshop Year 7: Rowan Hey, William Jackson, Maxwell Guppy for all Year 7 and Year 9 students, this year saw TAS hosting a Talented Maths ICAS Student Workshop for Year 10 students High Distinctions: Maxwell Guppy from schools around the New England Distinctions: Year 10: Jasper Leoni, Siddhartha Nalliah, Liam Smith Area. This new activity will become a Year 9: Lucinda Ball, Andrew Kirk, Cotter Litchfield, Jack Nivison, Thomas Wu part of our regular program and along Year 8: Alexander Gibson, Henry Mitchell, Lochlan Nicholl, Jack van Roy with our involvement in the UNE Year 8 Year 7: Luke Pasfield, Aiden Swick Maths Day and the da Vinci Decathlon Year 6: James Barton continue to provide unique experiences in Mathematics at TAS. Mrs Donella Tutt Acting Mathematics Coordinator The new Stage 5 Electives continue to be popular with students studying Further Algebra, Matrices and Vectors as well as the fascinating Cryptography elective. There are many new courses at university who are seeking applicants with experience in Cryptography including ADFA.
Right: Jack van Roy (Left) won a Prize in the AMC Competition while Maxwell Guppy (right) achieved a High Distinction in the ICAS Competition
73 PDHPE
The pace of change of recent years As well as the appointments of Messrs Congratulations to Lily Neilson and continued in 2017. We farewelled Mr Keenan and Patrick and with the Harriet Wickman for achieving the Hugo Johnson who leaves TAS for a new departure of Mr Jamie Moore, late prizes in Year 9 and 10 respectively. The appointment at St Stanislaus’ College, in 2016, we appointed Ms Catherine success of the elective has had the flow Bathurst. Mr Johnson is a Bathurst boy Curtin to a full time PDHPE role. on effect of increased numbers for the originally and has felt the hometown Catey joined us from NEGS and was Stage 6 course, to the extent where we pull for quite a while now and when the particularly keen to join a larger faculty can now sustain two classes in Year 11, new position became available it was where greater opportunities to advance which will be taught by Mr Whalley and too good an opportunity to miss. He teaching skills existed. She is the first Ms Curtin in 2018. joined the faculty in 2015 on a 0.5 FTE female PDHPE appointment to TAS and Other prize winners for 2017 were load, which became a fulltime position has been a very welcomed addition to Year 6 Daniel Morgan, Year 7 Lydie in 2016. In 2017, he took the Year 12 the faculty. She had a very productive Taylor, Year 8 Tom Forsythe, Year 9 class through to their HSC and achieved 2017 and demonstrated a wide range of James O’Brien and Year 10 Disa Smart. highly creditable results. He was also teaching knowledge and skills. She will Congratulations to these students heavily involved with the school cricket, be teaching one of the Year 11 classes and well done on their hard work and rugby and boarding programs. I thank in 2018. producing work of such high quality. him for his support and friendship and The outgoing HSC PDHPE class were he will be greatly missed. If the rate of change of the past two a hard working group who constantly years continues, it will make for a very His replacement is Mr Michael Keenan. challenged Mr Johnson for ideas on interesting 2018. Michael has had numerous teaching how to improve their performances. experiences in Victoria, West Australia This attitude paid dividends with the and New South Wales. He joins us from class achieving three Band 6, with Narrabeen Sports High School and Harry Forsythe achieving the first in Mr Mark Taylor moves to Armidale with his fiancée. the class. Harry is University of Sydney PDHPE Coordinator He has had extensive experience with bound where he intends to study teaching PDHPE in the three school Health Sciences and will reside at St systems and has been heavily involved Paul’s College. Other successful Band in each of their athletics programs. 6 students were Saxon Hughes and Also due to the increase in the school Jessie Digby. The class results were well population and the subsequent above State average and a reflection on increase in classes, we have been able the combined affect of a strong desire to offer a 0.6 full time equivalent (FTE) from the students to achieve and the PDHPE load to Mr Cameron Patrick. innovative teaching of Mr Johnson. Cameron has been part of the faculty Our Stage 5 electives continue to be for the past two years, in a part time popular as well. The teaching of Mr or casual capacity, while he has been Whalley, Ms Curtin and Mr Johnson has fulfilling his Assistant Chaplain role. The given the students the opportunity combination of the two now gives him to extended their knowledge and a FTE load. understanding of the sports related concepts involved.
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This year has been a settled one for the HSC RESULTS Activities included making a model Department with little changes to staff hovercraft that must be fast and This year students achieved good from previous years. The staff room manoeuvrable, building a catapult for results in the HSC with the average consisted of five science teachers with accuracy and distance, building a tower results lifting across the subject areas Mr Stephen Thompson, Ms Genevieve from drinking straws and designing as well as gaining a Band 6 in Physics Geyle-Chick, Mr Alasdair Hey, Mr Todd a Mars Rover to carry a precariously (Lachlan Knowles), Chemistry (Lachlan Currell and Mr Tim Wheaton teaching balanced load over a rough surface. Knowles) and Biology (Harry Forsythe). from Year 6 through to Year 12 with The Biology results were the best at TAS Apart from the challenges, the day two HSC Biology classes as well as a for several years. also gave a snapshot of possible career Physics and Chemistry class. There were paths. also two Stage 5 Science electives, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Aviation and Astrophysics, that ran The Highlands Challenge is supported Highlands Challenge each semester. Mr Gordon McLennan by the University of Newcastle, the A team of 26 Year 10 students continued to support all the staff with University of New England, Rotary competed in this year’s Science & his organisation and preparation of Clubs, Engineers Australia and retired Engineering Highlands Challenge, held practical lessons throughout the year. engineers, scientists and others. The dedication and support the staff at UNE on 8 March. For the Challenge, have all provided for each other has each of the participating eight After a strong start in the competition, been appreciated and has contributed schools fields eight teams of three to TAS finished third with a result of 996 to the smooth running of the faculty. four members, which all compete in points, missing out on first by only 110 eight different competitive activities points – thus relinquishing the winners’ involving science and engineering shield for the first time in four years. concepts presented to the judges at the INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS end of the day. AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS)
Aviation Studies student, Angus Martel sits in the left hand seat as pilot-in-command with Kim Bange This year there were 20 distinctions and as co-pilot in the cockpit of a C172 one high distinction in the ICAS Science competition out of 123 students who participated from TAS. They were:
High Distinction: Maxwell Guppy (Year 7) Distinctions: Year 6: Toby Inglis, Owen Rice, Louis Ross Year 7: William Mackson, Harrison Price, Aiden Swick Year 8: Archie Chick, Alexander Gibson,Lachlan Hey, Henry Mitchell, Lochlan Nicoll, Jack van Roy Year 9: Thomas Wu Year 10: Jasper Leoni, Harry Mason Year 11: Nicholas Bohlsen, Sambavan Jeyakumar, Hannah van Roy
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YEAR 9 SCIENCE EXCURSION
Held as part of IDEALS Week, the annual Year 9 Excursion focused on Environmentalism this year and although there were some changes from previous years, it tended to compliment the science based observations on ecosystems and how human interactions have affected these.
The Year 9 Science excursion during week 4 of Term 3 was similar to last year with a variety of activities focusing on ecosystems at risk. These activities included visiting the Marine Science Centre at Coffs Harbour, hands on experiences in a number of different ecosystems around Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo as well as gaining an understanding of the indigenous history of Mutton Bird Island and a bush tour along the Urunga Boardwalk as well (pictured on right).
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM
During the January 2017 holidays Tom Wright and Hugh Worsley attended National Youth Science Forums at Australian National University, Canberra. The pair relished the opportunity to have their eyes opened to a range of careers in the area of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and mix with other bright students with similar interests.
Further, four Year 11 students – Nicholas Bohlsen, Ashini Ekanayake, Nicholas Jackson and Sambavan Jeyakumar - have been selected to attend NYSF in Canberra and Brisbane in January 2018.
Mr Tim Wheaton Science Coordinator 76 The Armidalian Technology & Applied Studies
In 2017 the Technology and Applied Along with our traditional offerings The TAS School Based Trainee (SBAT) Studies (TAS) faculty added a new students have enjoyed new electives in of the Year was Wally Davidson who teacher, Miss Emma Channon. As Art Metalwork (Jewellery) and Fabric of was awarded the NSW State Training an enthusiastic new graduate she Life (Textiles) Services runner up across all categories. has brought her passion for Textiles, In 2018 we will have another group of Along with his role in Junior School, Tim Design and Technology and all things excited SBATs that are signed on with Scott and Christian Nexo, who teaches ‘Technology and Applied Studies’ to our dedicated employers whom we wish Software Design and Development as faculty for the betterment of it and the well. well as Computer Game Development benefit of our students. have tutored students in various Grok STEM whilst identifiable in what we do, The staff for 2017 were: Mr David learning coding challenges. The success will become more prominent through Slade, Mr Tim Scott (shared with Junior of our students was quite remarkable the Technology and Applied Studies key School), Mr Christian Nexo, Miss Emma as has been covered in the media learning areas and across the School as Channon, Mr David Lawrence and Mr and evidenced through their awards we move forward. Bevan Michel. presented from on assemblies this year. The introduction of IB in Junior This would not be possible without School has set the ball rolling in many In Stage 4 students were introduced the acknowledged dedication and skill respects and with the Middle School to textiles through a new unit of work of our teachers working to that end. implementation of IB from 2018, we are in which they investigated fabrics and poised to implement new possibilities made their own boxer shorts. This that include digital technologies, project has broadened the skills that coding, food tech and agriculture in a we teach in Technological and Applied project based and collaborative mode Studies and created students interest in of delivery through the IB Design lens. our refreshed Lower Cash technology As we look to the future, more than rooms that were renovated at the end ever, I believe that the best is yet to of 2016. come.
This is currently where our new sewing Mr David Slade machines and textiles units are taught. Technology and Applied Studies In 2018, we plan to implement changes Coordinator / VET Coordinator in the Stage 4 curriculum that will accommodate the full implementation in 2019 of the new Mandatory In Stage 6 the faculty had students Technology syllabus. complete VET courses in Metals and Engineering and Automotive as well as In Stage 5, the faculty has tuned some Design and Technology and Industrial of its electives and subject offerings in Technology (Timber). In 2018 there will line with new teaching and learning be also be a Textiles and Design class resources. In Engineer Ed we have and our range and number of senior added the STEM focused MAKEBLOCK classes and students including girls will products. These enable our students be at its highest in the last five years. to respond to challenges that involve learning about mechanics, control Trainees continue to be a part of systems, circuits, coding and problem senior cohorts at TAS and 2017 saw solving whilst working collaboratively. six graduates complete their HSC across Primary Industries, Metals and Engineering and Automotive.
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78 The Armidalian 79 Head of Middle School
In 1837, Conservative British Prime Further change has occurred: as a Minister Benjamin Disraeli said: precursor to their future cadet activities, “Change is inevitable. In a progressive this year the Year 7s travelled to a very country change is constant.” Arguably, successful outdoor education camp 2017 at TAS is characterised by the in Toowoomba for Activities in the concept and its ongoing nature is second last week of Term 4. Likewise, testament to the healthy state of such to prepare themselves for the rigours change. Being a healthy part of the of Year 7 Activities our Year 6 students wider school the Middle School has travelled to Buccarumbi for their undergone considerable change. week of Activities. All Year 8s went to Nymboida for their usual activities In the wider curriculum was the with the senior cadets. I believe these implementation of IDEALS Week, adjustments to our activities schedules focussing on different pillars of Round both underscore and reinforce the Square: Internationalism, Democracy, relevance of our Middle School, indeed Environment, Adventure, Leadership the whole school, as being one that and Service. It was most encouraging enables pursuit and development of that your children, being our students, individuality and, hence, knowledge of resoundingly endorsed it in the personal strength. I have no doubt that 2017 Macquarie Marketing Group the academic and co-curricular reports surveys. Staff invested much time in this magazine only reinforce such and energy into the week during the concepts. third term to make it as worthwhile for Mr Mark Harrison, Head of TAS Middle School students as possible. As part of their A major change over the last two pre-Democracy Program, all Year 6 years is that 20 per cent of our school students travelled to Canberra to see population is now girls; this, in part, ‘politics in action’. The relevance of this helps to account for the fact that for initiative was reinforced by their HSIE the first time in its history TAS Middle study of Democracy in classes prior School will have four Year 7 classes, not to the excursion. Our Year 7 cohort three, in 2018. Despite the relatively embarked on their Internationalism short two-year time frame, all Middle Study with a week highlighting Skype School classes are now co-educational. interviews with other Round Square We must continue to ensure that the schools in India, a guest speaker from balance that this kind of change can Sydney’s Institute of Economics and deliver is healthy for all Middle School Peace, international cooking classes, people. Thankfully, one thing that has Peace posters, marches and singing not changed this year is your ongoing (after a fashion) and intensive studies contact with and support of us. I of the concept of global knowledge, encourage you to continue to assist us understanding and peace through during this period of confident change. investigation of key personalities in With recent application for candidacy modern history. Our Year 8s embarked status, for the first time in its history in on a week of Service study, initiatives 2018, TAS Middle School will embark and related community activities. In all, on wise, progressive implementation of the week was as relevant for all Middle the International Baccalaureate Middle School students.
80 The Armidalian Years Programme: its basic brushstroke pivotal, staff members. For them (for What has impressed me greatly is the is effectively characterised as a broad, their families), change requires actual fact that, being a mother of two TAS balanced, conceptual and connected relocation: students herself, there has never been curriculum model. My belief? It’s both a blurring of distinction between the After four years at TAS, Ms Jayne masterful and timely; it reinforces the professional and personal roles Alison Heagney leaves her Middle School value of learning concept as opposed to Evans has taken in our School. homeroom to take up a full-time, mere content, and this is so important permanent English and History position Our staff and students look forward to in the middle years because it promotes at St Stanislaus College in Bathurst. another year of progressive, positive the idea of connected learning. But, as Framed by universal sporting, cadet evolution – if not change – in 2018. indicated, it needs to be progressive and phenomenal pastoral expertise, implementation; to do justice to its Jayne Heagney’s fine teaching method ideas, we need to do it carefully. has complemented vital and willing Mr Mark Harrison In the Middle School residential world, assistance to the cause of co-education Head of Middle School too, there has been change: this year in the Middle and wider school. we welcomed a good number of Year 6 After four years of fierce, indomitable boy boarders and forecasts indicate that and utterly uncompromising Year 6 boarding will include girls in the guardianship of White House boarding, next academic year. It’s an endorsement Mr Andrew Junge leaves us to take up of the nature of boarding, not to an Executive role as Head of Boarding mention attendant pastoral care and at the Haileybury Rendall School in wellbeing initiatives at TAS that parents Darwin. Well, there’s no accounting for are comfortable to send us young tastes in weather. But, what I do know these children. I am happy to report is that six months of Andrew’s year that, in no small measure, the boarding each year will be glorious. But there is success is partly attributable to the fact good reason why the other six months that older White House boarders have are referred to a ‘troppo’ season. Love helped to make life a little easier for of and expertise in rugby, 5am emails, their younger counterparts. Also, the passion for teaching and unqualified fact that these young boarders have pastoral devotion to all students in his happily completed the year is further care have been balanced by an almost proof of the successful systems we religious dedication to the families of have in place to cater to the needs and said students. interests of Middle School students - regardless of age and day and boarding Our fearless gate keeper, guard, model status, as a matter of fact. of probity and Administrative Assistant Mrs Alison Evans relocates with family Of course change is necessary in life to to Canberra. After 11 years at TAS, and keep us moving, to keep us growing, to having been ‘my right hand’ person keep us interested. Imagine life without for four and a half of them, I can state change. It would be static, boring and unreservedly that the combination of dull. So, Benjamin Disraeli did get it Alison’s intelligence, her capacity to right in relation to progress, but I think ‘think on her feet’ and her essentially we all know that change has another, unparalleled work ethic have more personal side to it. Next year will distinguished her. not welcome back three key, indeed
81 Middle School Activities
Middle School students relished in a In the inter-house public speaking The theme of the conference, held at range of co-curricular activities at TAS competition, Middle School Nomad Earth Camp, around three hours during 2017. Whilst these are reported contestants were again spoke about north of Kuala Lumpur, was ‘Challenge on more fully elsewhere in this edition a visual reference, which they could by Choice’, and students and staff alike of The Armidalian, they are highlighted interpret as they saw fit. Hannah faced many challenging and exciting here. Neilson’s (Broughton) exploration tasks over the course of the three days. of the ‘wallpaper of war’ as a man DRAMA Some highlights were white-water nonchalantly casts a fishing line while a rafting in teams and a ‘rope park’ which For the fourth year, Middle School line of military tanks drives past made included caving, climbing and flying- staged its own dramatic production, for a powerful speech, narrowly taking foxing, where fears of heights and dark Into the Woods Jr, in the Hoskins out the honours ahead of Mac Orr from spaces were confronted head on. Centre in Term 3. The students, with Croft. the support from Mrs Cleaver and her From 23-26 September Mr Polson and team of specialists, gave tremendous Miss Heagney accompanied Fergus performances that left audiences Menzies, Frank Perrottet (both Year 7), entertained and spellbound. The Cassidy Williams and Stewart Williams strength of the production was truly to (Year 8) to the Young Round Square be found in the ensemble, with all our Conference (13-14 years) hosted by talented actors’ colourful characters and International School of Ulaanbataar, beautiful voices filling the Hoskins stage Mongolia. with energy. The purpose of this conference was to DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING consider, collaborate and communicate, as well as to develop and strengthen Interest was again keen in the Middle understanding and relationships. A School Tri-Schools’ Shield competition pre-conference tour started with a trip against NEGS and PLC. PLC hosted out into the national parks staying in the first round, with TAS winning one traditional Gers, visiting a traditional from three. AS hosts of Round 2, TAS ROUND SQUARE nomadic family and a number of provided two teams per year group, traditional Sharman sites winning one debate in each, including a Middle School students and staff team of Year 6-ers debating for the very participated in two Round Square The conference itself was about sport first time. In Round 3, hosted by NEGS conferences in the Australasia and East and the three Cs: Consider, Collaborate towards the end of Term 4, it was a Asia region in 2017. Ms Brus and Year and Communicate, and how sport can clean sweep for TAS, winning three from 6 students Campbell Aitken, Lilly Bea overcome challenges and disadvantage three. Throughout the series PLC won Bradshaw, Gane Harbutt, Jack Hopkins, in communities. more debates, thus retaining the shield. William Nash and Wylie Wright attended Participation was also high in the inter- the Young Round Square Conference house debating competition in Term 2. (10-12 years) hosted by Epsom College, In the Middle School final held in the Malaysia, from 0-13 November. Hoskins Centre in front of all of Middle School, Broughton (Affirmative) met Croft on the topic ‘That we should give more aid to the developing world’, with Broughton taking honours.
82 The Armidalian 83 Junior School
84 The Armidalian 85 Head of Junior School
With a strong growth in enrolments and The International Baccalaureate with all classrooms used and filling it Programme and Round Square was exciting to announce that a second initiatives introduced this year in Junior Year 4 class would be created for 2018. School created a significant change to our curriculum and leadership At the conclusion of 2016, Junior School programs. They complement each was granted International Baccalaureate other in many ways providing World School status, with Mrs Veronica additional dimensions to the learning Waters as the Primary Years’ Programme opportunities our children experience. Coordinator. Her tireless work Our Activities Day program is now continued to be largely responsible for based upon the Round Square the smooth introduction of the PYP, IDEALS, embodied in activities such as now established in all our classrooms. community performances by our TAS As an integral part of the program, Year Trebles Ensemble and our FanTAStics, 5 held the inaugural PYP Exhibition participation in the IPSHAA Travelling in the Hoskins Centre, a showcase of Art Show, our second delegation of student work prepared utilising the students to Malaysia for a Junior Round principles of Inquiry Learning. Square Conference at Epsom College, Mrs Christine Wright maintained her greater participation in Public Speaking role as Sport Coordinator and Mrs and Creative Arts performances Rachael Nicoll remained as the Junior and greater focus on community School Liaison Parents Coordinator. mindedness and fundraising. Junior Mrs Anne Hine left TAS to return to her School again hosted the Tezukayama Mr Ian Lloyd, Head of TAS Junior School native Canada after 10 years’ service to Gakuin Elementary School from our Extension and Enrichment program Osaka and reaffirmed the strong bond and Junior School French, being between the two schools. replaced by Ms Victoria Perrin-Baker. The stunning, end of year performance Mrs Sandra Lasker was appointed Junior was Seussical The Musical Jnr, again School Administrative Assistant as Ms GENERAL directed by the fantastic Mrs Leasa Fiona Chappell left TAS to travel after Cleaver and supported by the Music The busy 2017 year started with all seven years of dedicated service. Junior School classes operating from Department of Mrs Rachel Butcher our main building for the very first time. To strengthen and promote our and Ms Leanne Roobol and the set The Transition class moved into the old Extension and Enrichment program, and technical support of Mr Michael staff room and with major renovations Mr Tim Scott, Mrs Donella Tutt and Cornford, Harry Mackenzie, Ms Polly finished, the building was once Mrs Leasa Cleaver were appointed to Harvey and Mr Jeremey Harvey and Mr again fully functional with very little various teaching positions to promote Ian Macpherson. STEM education. The students have disruption to the day to day operations. Finally, Mr Cam White was the Junior enjoyed the additional academic With a new Reception area, Head of School Speech Day guest this year. A challenge including the introduction of Junior School office and break out professional BMX Dirt Jumper based in Engineering, Coding and Drama Clubs, learning areas and staffroom, the Junior Las Vegas, USA, Cam spoke to us about as well as access to more Mathematics School building has never been so busy. hard work in the pursuit of your dreams. competitions.
86 The Armidalian His message was very appropriate and Practicum Students SCHOOL CLUBS: our students were clearly inspired by Natalie Bateman Pottery Class – Mr Rick Hatch both his high-flying demonstrations Karen Willcocks Chess Club – Mrs Anne Hine, on the day and the powerful message Lauren Byrne Mr Tim Scott he imparted about resilience and Georgie MacDiarmid Bible Club – Mr Cameron Patrick, dedication. Tamara Milojkovic Mrs Jo Benham Suzannah Nye STAFFING Drama Club – Ms Leasa Cleaver Hannah Rowland Dance Club – Mrs Colette Brazier Head of Junior School – Mr Ian Lloyd Gap Students Martial Arts – Mr Anthony Kelly Transition – Mrs Tania Ball, Mrs Anne Sovann Pen (Vietnam) – Semester 1 & 2 STEM (Engineering & Coding) – Trenerry/Ms Jacinta Coates Brandon Sharp (South Africa)– Semester Mr Tim Scott, Ms Donella Tutt 1 & 2 COMPETITIONS AND Kindergarten – Mrs Lana Hawksford Patrick Cheboi (Kenya) – Semester 1 & 2 TOURNAMENTS Year 1 – Mrs Tania Hardin Lachlan Truesdale (South Africa) – Semester 1 & 2 Maths Olympiad Year 2 – Mr Alex Portell Julius Jensen (Germany) – Semester 1 ICAS English Competition Jake Tucker (UK) – Semester 2 Year 3 - Mrs Christine Wright ICAS Maths Competition ICAS Spelling Competition LIAISON PARENTS Year 4 – Ms Phoebe Wood ICAS Science Competition Transition Lynelle Slade, Year 5 – Mrs Veronica Waters FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY Sarah Carruthers SERVICE Extension & Enrichment – Mr Tim Scott, Kindergarten Melanie Fillios, Mrs Donella Tutt, Mrs Leasa Cleaver Catherine Taylor Beanies for Brain Cancer – $145.00 Year 1 Sarah Carruthers, Jump Rope for Heart – Over $500 raised Music – Mrs Rachel Butcher Caroline Coupland Ty Schalk – O’Brien (& Year 4 ) $465.25 – French – Mrs Anne Hine, Mrs Victoria Ronald McDonald House Perrin-Baker Year 2 Fiona Robb, Judy Brownlie DA VINCI Japanese - Mr Allan Moore Year 3 Lynelle Slade, Team: Tom Ball, William Gilpin, Harry PE – Mr Jim Pennington, Miss Catherine Ingrid Steddy Hopkins, Samuel Hynes, Henry Kirton, Curtin Year 4 Tara Schalk, Lennox Neilson, Harry Pennington, Abbott White Christian Development - Mrs Jo Benham Kasia Baker Year 5 Jen Blackburn MATHS OLYMPIAD Library – Mrs Lou-Anne Allan, Mrs Natalie Ramazani HOUSE LEADERS Team: Tom Ball, William Gilpin, Harry Hopkins, Samuel Hynes, Henry Kirton, School Counsellor – Mrs Alix Goudge Broughton: Caleb Baumgartner, Max Rogers and Lennox Neilson Lennox Neilson, Harry Pennington, Junior School Administrative Assistant – Abbott White Ms Sandra Lasker Green: Sam Hynes, Harry Pennington and Will Brett ACTIVITIES DAYS INCLUDED:
Ross: Lochlan Gerdes, William Gilpin and Arts and International Days T1 Tom Ball Community service in T3 Bike Safety and Triathlon Clean Up Australia Day Jump Rope for Heart 87 Junior School Activities
88 The Armidalian George Drain, Layla Abu Assab and Adrian Zhang at Junior School Bike Day
89 JS Speech Day Awards
CLASS AWARDS Deidre Rickards Excellence in Music SPORTS AWARDS Prize (for excellent musicianship and an (for outstanding ability and Kindergarten outstanding contribution to all areas of sportsmanship) Encouragement: William Cooper-Fillios music) Commendation: Rebecca Billingsley, Infants Gold Hugo Broun, Sam Ford Years T-2 Max Junge Eunseo Lee Silver Peyton Slade Years 3-5 Lochlan Gerdes Merit: Layla Abu Assab Primary Gold Tom Ball, Max Rogers, Leanne Roobol Choir Award Charlie Ward Year 1 (donated by Ms Leanne Roobol) Silver Katie Hynes, Evan Encouragement: Lucy Taylor Wilkie Davison Kwan, Charlie Ryan Commendation: Connor Ryan Bronze Caleb Baumgartner, Merit: Jack Wood, Xavier Stephen James White Art Prize (for excellence Lennox Neilson, Blake in Art, Years 3 - 5) Abbott White Whitehill, Abbott Year 2 White Encouragement: Levi Broadfoot
Commendation: Lucas Hu, Grace Anabel Busby Memorial Prize Harkness, Ava Watts (For outstanding effort leading to Armidale Diocesan Junior School Merit: Peter Thompson achievement that exceeds expectations Award (to a Year 5 student for in Years K - 5) Hamish Lambert outstanding support and service) Year 3 Abbott White Encouragement: Andy Hardin
Commendation: Charlie Ward, Mila OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP Armidale Regional Council Annual Downes, Peyton Slade, Mohammed Kindergarten George Drain Citizenship Award (to a Year 5 student Almokhtar Year 1 Izzie Glover for exceptional contribution in several Merit: Archer Starr Year 2 Cormac Downes areas) Caleb Baumgartner Year 4 Year 3 Ryan Sharkey
Encouragement: Ruyuf Al Malki Year 4 Ty Schalk-O’Brien Commendation: Millie Coupland, Year 5 Lochlan Gerdes Below: Junior School Speech Day guest speaker Flinders Ward Cam White shares some tricks Merit: Hugo Li
Year 5 Encouragement: William Gilpin Commendation: Abbott White, Kieren Sutton, Lennox Neilson Merit: Harry Hopkins, Henry Kirton
English Prize (for exceptional performance) Harry Pennington
Mathematics Prize (for exceptional performance) Samuel Hynes
UOI Prize (for exceptional performance) Henry Kirton
90 The Armidalian Transition
At the start of Term 1 we met our We began learning sound wave jingles Then it was time to get our passports teachers Mrs Ball, Mrs Trenerry and Miss and so many new songs and stories. and pack our bags for our overseas Coates and we learnt all about school Other highlights of the term included journey to Singapore, Japan, China, routine and expectations. Every day a Colin Buchanan concert at PLC, a visit Korea and Thailand. We boarded the was filled with lots of fun games, stories from Armidale Police, Jump Rope for classroom aeroplane and saw so many and songs. Our Unit of Inquiry (UOI) Heart, joining the infants choir and a fantastic attractions. Somehow we was ‘Learning takes place in different trip to Uralla on the train. managed to complete our sounds, environments’ where learning never participate in bike day, continue our Rudra Tandon joined us in Term 4 to stops and continues even when you swimming lessons and singing, dancing explore ‘Journeys can lead to new are a grown up. We went on a big TAS and finally performingSeussical The opportunities and experiences’. We bus all around Armidale looking at Musical. began with a trip to Thalgarrah for a different learning environments. Even Teddy Bear picnic and meeting some A fantastic time was had by everyone stopping to look at an old school from animal friends. We took the ‘Highway and saw us well prepared for our long ago. We started weekly skyping Number One’ song around Australia Kindergarten journey in 2018! GEMS Academy in Singapore where we stopping at each state’s capital and met new friends and shared songs and Mrs Tania Ball, Mrs Anne Trenerry, seeing what new opportunities and stories from the week. Miss Jacinta Coates experiences we might like. Classroom teachers During Term 2 we joined Chapel, had a special International activities day looking at the countries Korea, where Yunho is from, and China, where Howard is from. We loved looking at books, dressing up in traditional Korean clothes and tasting food from China with chopsticks. We used our five senses throughout the term to see how each sense helps us explore our environment. We had an activities day wearing ‘Beanies for Brain Cancer’ which included a special trip to Autumn Lodge to sing some winter songs. We said farewell to Howard who returned to China to start his Kindergarten year.
To start our Term 3 UOI ‘Light comes from different sources and has different properties’ we went to look at the lights at Bunnings and all around Armidale. The back room became a dark room where we could experiment with light sources and had so much fun. We made a movie for our assembly that impressed everyone including Mr Guest. We welcomed Rupert who joined us after his semester in Thailand.
91 Kindergarten
Kindergarten is an incredibly exciting All stories were incredibly individual Kindergarten studied the latest year, and this has been no exception. and exciting. transport designs in the world and how Through play and implicit and over time designs have changed, often Our next unit was ‘Weather Affects explicit instructions the students including environmental concepts. Everything’ and it certainly did. We learn collaboration and co-operation, explored the impact of weather Term 4 we investigated the central negotiation, problem solving, goal on families around the world. Our idea ‘All living things have needs in seeking, develop their feelings, classroom became a science lab with order to grow and stay alive. We learnt cognition, language, sensory motor experiments such as making clouds, about the seven traits of living things, action and abstract thinking. tornados, volcanoes to name a few. We created small reports about our animal Friendships develop, a sense of TAS even skyped the Bureau of Meteorology of choice and even had a class visit of community is instilled and a love of and created our own shelters for our miniature bunnies. learning is nurtured. The class begins to monster friends. We also looked at The children loved the opportunity to have a real buzz as the year progresses. some of the fascinating natural disasters be involved in the Triathlon/Bike Safety that were happening around the world At TAS we have been incredibly Day. at that time. fortunate to have a number of However, the highlight of this term was opportunities that spark enthusiasm the school production Seussical along the way. The Musical with the imaginative, The PYP programme teaches us tools to creative, colourful journey of Horton help us question our learning. In Term 1 and his friends. we began with the Unit of Inquiry (UOI) I will cherish the memories from ‘Family history allows us to celebrate Kindergarten 2017. An amazing who we are and where we have come year, full of fun, laughter and much from’. Kindergarten was fascinated by happiness. the diverse family backgrounds in our class and modern technology even Mrs Lana Hawksford allowed us to communicate with family Classroom teacher We skyped many families overseas. This is William overseas and around us. The class Cooper- Fillios’s grandmother who was sharing became a museum, as children brought objects from her family history. William’s mother in objects from the past and families lives in Idaho, America. came in to tell their stories. We even In Term 3 we studied ‘Objects and travelled to the Folk Museum to look Movement are determined by a variety at things from the past and visited the of factors’. This led us to having scooter Education Museum of Armidale. This races in the PE department, pom pom term also included our first swimming floor races and even creating our own carnival and our first Athletics carnival. golf course in classroom to demonstrate In Term 2, the PYP unit was ‘How We forces. We caught a train to Uralla to Express Ourselves’. It was certainly see one of the oldest fire engines in ‘Lights, Camera, Action! ‘ We had the the area, looked at a sulky and then opportunity to create group stories and travelled to the Armidale airport to visit We visited the Folk Museum and looked at objects the helicopters. then we took these stories to our own from the past. In front Rebecca Billingsley, Jacqui school green room, where we created Dubois, Layla Abu Assab and Layan Alghamdi. Joshua movies with magical special effects that Bourke in the background. we then presented at our Assembly.
92 The Armidalian Year 1
2017 began with much anticipation and Students participated in a ‘treasure They sang in choirs, recited poems at excitement for the Year 1 students and hunt’ within the school grounds to the eisteddfod, participated in drama, Mrs Hardin, who was about to embark find, and learn more about, some of assemblies, triathlons, athletics, cross on her first year at TAS. It did not take the important people that help the TAS country and swimming carnivals and long for the busyness of the school community to run as smoothly as it … of course they were THE wonderful to envelop us all! Before we knew it, does. Jungle Citizens in the end of year we were knee deep in our learning musical - Seussical. The students were inundated with a and units of inquiry. The principals of vast array of co-curricular activities Of course there were many specialist cooperation, persistence, organisation, with which they could choose to be teachers who helped Year 1 achieve confidence and resilience became an involved! It was wonderful to see so all this and so much more: Mrs Rachel integral aspect of the Year 1 classroom. many participating enthusiastically in Butcher (Music), Mrs Victoria Perrin- The year brought with it many exciting the many sporting, drama and musical Baker (French), Mrs Joanne Benham learning opportunities and it was opportunities that were made available (Christian Development and Chapel), wonderful to see the children develop to them. Students learned to play the Mr Jim Pennington (PE), Mr Tim Scott their skills in inquiry based learning. violin, cello, viola, piano and guitar. (STEM/Enrichment) and Mr Ian Lloyd There was no shortage of questions (PDH). and queries as we delved into the six Mrs Tania Hardin transdisciplinary themes that lie at the Class Teacher heart of PYP. Students led structured investigations into:
• personal and family history force and movement
• local and global communities,their roles and responsibilities
• the structure and roles of stories and fables
• the students’ favourite animals, their habitats and adaptations
• local and global celebrations and festivals
Year 1 enjoyed participating in a wide variety of school excursions and incursions. Throughout the year we visited Saumarez Homestead, the Town Library, the Education Museum, Thalgarrah Education Centre, the Town Pool and Armidale Tree Group to name a few.
93 Year 2
Year 2 2017 were a bright and diverse Year 2 have enjoyed being a part of group of students who assisted the great collaborative teaching and in creating a dynamic learning learning team alongside their many environment. Throughout our first wonderful specialist teachers including year as a verified IB PYP school, Year Mrs Rachel Butcher (Music), Mrs Victoria 2 embraced our six Transdisciplinary Perrin-Baker (French), Mrs Joanne Themes to explore a range of Content, Benham (Christian Development and Key Concepts and Approaches to Chapel), Mr Jim Pennington (PE), Mr Tim Learning through Central Ideas Scott (STEM/Enrichment) and Mr Ian around Sustainability, The Past in the Lloyd (PDH). The students also enjoyed Present, Shelter Design, Performance, having student intern Miss Georgina Communication and Changing Land MacDiarmid from term 3 Week 6 until and Sky. Term 4 Week 5. Andrew Alkhouri listens to music through a The class loved the opportunity to homemade speaker with STEM teacher Mr Tim Scott assisting. create their own ‘I Wonder..’ questions Mr Alexander Portell in order to investigate areas of personal Classroom teacher interest and curiosity. Along the way, we got out and about in the community to see real life examples of the content we were exploring, such as the fossils and skeletons at the UNE Museum of Natural History, the grandeur of the White family’s Saumarez Homestead and the breath-taking wilderness of Dangar’s Gorge in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Punctuated throughout the year was a range of Round Square IDEALS based Activities Days where students in particular loved the Service opportunities available during visits to local aged care facilities; whilst the Peter Thompson and Marcus Robb practise their Japanese Calligraphy under the guidance of visiting biannual visit from Japanese school students from Tezukayama Gakuin Elementary School, Osaka, Japan. Tezukayama Gakuin Elementary School added authentic International flavour. The year was concluded with a fantastic Junior School performance of Seussical the Musical, where Year 2 stole the show with their wonderous glow-in-the- dark performance as the underwater creatures.
Intern Miss Georgina MacDiarmid with Max Junge, Josiah Baumgartner, Tommy Blanch and Andi Li admiring the scenery at Dangar’s Gorge 94 The Armidalian Year 3
‘Lucy Monkey’ was a treasured member Our studies of art and story telling in With the use of IT within the classroom, of our cohort this year, minding Lucy Term 3 were enhanced by the return of their designing of structures on ‘Sketch Holland’s seat in our Year 3 classroom. our Japanese friends from Osaka. The up’ was impressive along with their We are so pleased to have been a children welcomed our visitors into newly acquired presentation skills using part of a program that connects their classroom for a week of cultural PowerPoint and iMovie. children recovering in hospital to their exchange and activities. This biennial With the introduction of STEM in the classrooms back at home. We all eagerly exchange has proven invaluable over Junior School this year, we welcomed await Lucy Holland’s return next year as the years, with this visit being one of Mr Tim Scott to our classroom for we enter Year 4. the best. The friendships made and some amazing lessons in Coding. the experiences shared will be long The year has been full of adventure, We became a trial class for the Grok remembered. new learning opportunities and growth Learning introduction to programming for each child. Embracing our IB PYP The enjoyment of designing and in which each child worked their way programme, the 26 children thrived on constructing was had during Term 4 through a series of programming tasks. the inquiry approach to learning this in our unit on building materials. The Many children went onto involving year. children designed and creatively built themselves in Grok programming ‘Mouse Houses’. competitions throughout the year. The outdoor adventures proved popular throughout the year with another The children have been involved in excursion to Lake Keepit in Term 1. many extra curricular activities this year The outdoor activities were enjoyed including Junior School band, Vocal by all along with the experience of ensembles and many sporting teams. living away from home for three The growth in confidence amongst the days. Highlights during this excursion cohort has been tremendous from in included canoeing, orienteering and class individual presentations, assembly low rope challenges. performances to our final Seussical production, which included many Year 3 lead roles.
Mrs Christine Wright Classroom teacher
95 Year 4
Year 4 2017 comprised of a group of The students enjoyed buddy In Term 4, the energy increased as we wonderful students, including three reading with Transition; running fast, began rehearsing for Seussical The who joined us throughout the year. jumping high and throwing far at Musical Jr, the Junior School musical Term 1 started with a bang, learning the Athletics Carnival; Round Square - the major highlight of Term 4 and all about Who We Are and exploring Internationalism Activities Day and perhaps 2017! There was a fabulous how cultural backgrounds affect our learning all about Google Earth and buzz throughout the term as students beliefs, values and actions. Term 1 major rivers around the world with Mr completed their last two PYP units – included our annual excursion week at Scott during our third Unit of Inquiry - How the World Works and How We Lake Keepit. The students thoroughly Sharing the Planet. Organise Ourselves. Other memorable enjoyed the time spent there. They excitement in Term 4 involved Continuing Term 3 with our unit on welcomed new experiences, worked orienteering at the Gara Dam Stock Sharing the Planet, the students collaboratively to problem solve and Reserve, the Carols Service and our conducted case studies into the Great overcame new challenges, such as the musical performances. Thank you Year 4 Barrier Reef and some of the major Keepit Commando Mud Course. The for a fabulous year. threats affecting the reef in recent years. term continued with many positive They used their Google accounts with Miss Phoebe Wood learning engagements and exciting programs such as Google Draw, Drive, Classroom teacher extracurricular activities such as the Life Docs and Sheets to create and share Education Van, creating beautiful Native their fabulous research. Our next unit in American Dream Catchers to enter Term 3 was How We Express Ourselves in the Armidale Show, the swimming and the central idea was Throughout carnival, cross country and an action- time, people have used visual arts to packed excursion to the Aboriginal communicate. The students enjoyed Cultural Centre and Keeping Place at this unit and focused on concepts such the end of term. This was an excellent as form and perspective as they took introduction to our second unit of time to develop attitudes of creativity, inquiry that continued into Term 2! independence and confidence. Other For the first part of Term 2, we highlights of Term 3 students embraced continued learning about Where We Are were the Book Week Parade, the Colin in Place and Time. The focus for this unit Buchanan concert at PLC, Father’s Day was on exploration, Early Australians Sausage Sizzle, Tezukayama students and The First Fleet; these were explored visited, and we saw the first spectacular through concepts such as perspective, Year 5 PYP Exhibition. change and reflection. The wonderful learning engagements continued as the students immersed themselves in other areas of school life. The class performed a choral speaking piece entitled ‘Gran Can You Rap?’ at the Eisteddfod and came away with a third place. They also organised and ran a cake stall to raise funds ($465.25 to be exact!) for Ronald McDonald House, a charity that is close to one of our hearts.
96 The Armidalian Year 5
Year 5 has been a great group of In English, Year 5 has had a focus on Many enjoyed the opportunity to be children who have worked well as a public speaking skills. Term 1 saw involved in the musical production team and as the year has progressed students presenting a book review, Seussical The Musical Jr and the creative have shown growing maturity in all Term 2 impromptu speeches, Term 3 a arts skills displayed by many were facets of their education. Students prepared speech and Term 4 debating. impressive; from The Things to the warmly welcomed five new students The debating unit culminated in our Wickersham Brothers and JoJo all had throughout the course of the year and class debates this term where students the opportunity to shine on the stage. Term 4 saw us go from the only ‘all boys debated topical issues related to The theme of the Year 5 Valedictory class at TAS’ to welcoming a delightful the media. Mr Guest and Mr Hughes dinner was ‘Racing’. The students in young lady, which created quite a bit were our adjudicators and were Year 5 have reflected upon the race of excitement amongst the boys - and very impressed with the standard of they have run so far in Junior School what gentlemen they have been. debating they heard. Along with our and were left with these words to speaking, we have enjoyed many novel The year commenced with a wonderful ponder: Embrace all the opportunities studies and have focussed on our excursion to Lake Keepit, where our that come your way. Whilst some may sustained writing. risk-taking skills were certainly put to be challenging, it is not always about the test. We spent two nights camping Mathematics has had a problem crossing the finish line first, however, out in the ‘scrub’ (ants, prickles and solving based approach where all were about giving of yourself and the many all) and learnt how to set up tents, encouraged to read questions carefully experiences that stretch you both cook ‘camp style’ food and complete a and use a range of problem solving physically and mentally as you run the challenging commando crawl through strategies. All have enjoyed completing race. an extremely muddy obstacle course. the mathematical timetable challenges Mrs Veronica Waters This was a wonderful way to commence and setting goals to improve the speed Classroom teacher a new year as we all got to know each of automatic recall. Coding has also other really well. been integrated into the Year 5 maths program and has challenged students As part of our Units of Inquiry, Year thinking in many ways. 5 focussed on our Approaches to Learning. This was especially relevant as we embarked on our first Junior School Exhibition. The exhibition is a platform for all students to demonstrate their understanding of the essential elements of the PYP. The exhibition allowed students to engage in an in- depth, collaborative inquiry where they could explore multiple perspectives and take action as a result of their learning. We explored the Central Idea ‘Increased demand of finite resources promotes a desire to instigate change’. The process and opening evening were an enormous success and the students certainly all enjoyed the learning journey.
97 Junior School Sport
SWIMMING NCIS Championships, Lismore ATHLETICS
Swimming Championships Team members: Katie Hynes, Charlie Athletics Championships The winning house for 2017 was Green Ward, Sam Ford, Hugo Broun, Peter Age Champions on 603 points. Thompson, Charlie Ryan, Mitchell Evans, Tom Rowe, Joel Blackburn, Lachlan Girls One record was broken this year. Litchfield, Iles Baker, Tom Ball, Abbott 5 years: Cecilia Price Abbott White (Broughton House) White, Toby Inglis, Sam Hynes 6 years: Evelyn Junge set a new record in the 11years boys 7 years: Izabel Glover 50m breaststroke in a time of 44.68, CIS Championships, SOPAC 8 years: Katie Hynes taking more than three seconds off the Tom Ball, Iles Baker, Abbott White, 9 years: Charlie Ward and previous record of 47.94 set by Jack Hugo Broun, Sam Ford Paige Sutton Parker in 2009. 10 years: Camilla Coupland
Age Champions Hanna Shield Swimming Boys Girls 4 years: Boyd Rogers U10s Boys team: Iles Baker, Charlie Ryan, 5 years: Cecilia Price 5 years: Baxter Carruthers and Mitchell Evans, Joel Blackburn 6 years: Evelyn Junge Lachlan Wood 7 years: Minnie Chick U 10s Girls team: Charlie Ward, Katie 6 years: Oliver Robb 8 years: Katie Hynes Hynes, Paige Sutton, Mila Downes 7 years: Cameron Carruthers 9 years: Charlie Ward 8 years: Hugo Broun 11 and over Boys team: Tom Ball, Abbott 10 years: Charlize Broadfoot 9 years: Blake Whitehill White, Toby Inglis, Jonathan Phelps 10 years: Evan Kwan Boys 11 years: Max Rogers 6 years: Oliver Robb 7 years: Henry Taylor 8 years: Sam Ford 9 years: Charlie Ryan 10 years: Iles Baker 11 years: Tom Ball
Division Champions
Sub Junior Girl: Minnie Chick Sub Junior Boy: Oliver Robb Junior Girl: Charlie Ward Intermediate Boy: Iles Baker Senior Boy: Tom Ball
Rofeta Cup Winner (Highest Pointscore girl) Charlie Ward (70)
Macready Cup Winner (Highest Pointscore boy) Tom Ball (76)
Junior School Swimming Champions Back Row (L to R): Mrs Christine Wright, Charlize Broadfoot, Charlie Ryan , lies Baker, Tom Ball, Samuel Ford Front Row: Cecilia Price, Minnie Chick, Henry Taylor, Charlie Ward, Katie Hynes, Oliver Robb , Evelyn Junge
98 The Armidalian Division Winners CIS qualifiers
Sub Junior Girl: Evelyn Junge Max Rogers, Mohammed Almokhtar, Sam Ford, Charlie Ward, Caleb Baumgartner Sub Junior Boy: Oliver Robb Junior Girl: Katie Hynes Junior Boy: Hugo Broun CROSS COUNTRY Intermediate Girl: Camilla Coupland Intermediate Boy: Evan Kwan PSSA Cross Country Senior Boy: Max Rogers 8 years: Grace Harkness, Katie Hynes, Sophia White, Hugo Broun, Peter Thompson, Harry Brownlie, Joshua Rucci Highest Point Score 9 years: Charlie Ward, Peyton Slade, Charlotte Coupland, Paige Sutton, Blake Whitehill, Charlie Ryan, Mitchell Evans, Lachlan Brett Girl: Camilla Coupland 94 10 years; Ruyuf Almalki, Millie Coupland, Charlize Broadfoot, Evan Kwan, Flinders Boy: Max Rogers 88 Ward, Theo Munsie, Will Brett 11 years: Max Rogers, Lennox Neilson, Tom Ball, Lochlan Gerdes Winning House: Broughton
TRIATHLON PSSA Athletics Individual Events: Team members: Katie Hynes, Eve Hopkins, Mila Downes, Charlie Ward, Year 2: 1 Joe Fenwicke 2 Sam Ford 3 Harry Brownlie Paige Sutton, Ruyuf Almalki, Charlize Year 3: 1 Charlie Ward 2 Blake Whitehill 3 Charlie Ryan Broadfoot, Hugo Broun, Mohammed Year 4: 1 Iles Baker 2 Evan Kwan 3 Sam Strelitz and Flinders Ward Almokhtar, Charlie Ryan, Blake Whitehill, Year 5: 1 Tom Ball 2 Sam Hynes 3 Abbott White Evan Kwan, Banjo Lawrence, Max Winner of the Sarah Heagney Memorial Trophy: Tom Ball Rogers, Lochlan Gerdes, Theo Munsie, Tom Ball, Lennox Neilson, Sam Strelitz, Sam Hynes, Caleb Baumgartner
NCIS Athletics, Coffs Harbour
Team members: Katie Hynes, Eve Hopkins, Mila Downes, Charlie Ward, Paige Sutton, Ruyuf Almalki, Charlize Broadfoot, Peyton Slade, Hugo Broun, Sam Ford, Mohammed Almokhtar, Charlie Ryan, Blake Whitehill, James Leahy, Evan Kwan, Banjo Lawrence, Theo Munsie, Max Rogers, Lochie Gerdes, Will Glover, Tom Ball, Lennox Neilson, Flinders Ward, Sam Strelitz, Sam Hynes, Caleb Baumgartner, Iles Baker, Abbott White
99 Leadership, Service & Adventure
Round Square
Exchange – Incoming BIG BUILD SERVICE PROJECT - INTERNATIONALISM NEPAL DEMOCRACY Term 1 ENVIRONMENT ADVENTURE Findlay Rose-Bristow (Year 10) Year 10 (2016) students Sam Ruba and LEADERSHIP Gordonstoun School, Scotland (Croft) Yannick Tursan D’Espaignet, (a boarder SERVICE Adam Wordie (Year 10) Gordonstoun from France) spent the first two weeks School, Scotland (Abbott) of their 2016/2017 summer holiday ROUND SQUARE Emilia Selman (Year 10) Wellington digging trenches, laying bricks and REPRESENTATIVES College, England (Girls Boarding) making friends from across the world Mrs Anna Barnier and Mr Barney as they worked together rebuilding a Term 2 Buntine continue as Round Square school destroyed by an earthquake in Marius Gehrung (Year 10) Louisenlund, Representatives at TAS. Mr Luke Polson Nepal two years ago. Germany (Croft) has been integral in giving Round Noah Cheyer (Year 10) Athenian School, The boys were among more than Square good profile in Middle School, USA (Croft) 40 students from 26 schools in 10 overseeing regional exchange and countries that raised from the earth a Young Round Square Conferences. Term 3 new school near the village of Thamel, Devansh Rewat (Year 10) Doon School, EXCHANGE 2017 on the outskirts of Kathmandu. India (Tyrrell) Exchange – Outgoing Luca Sampson (Year 10) Woodridge Camping in tents for the duration of the College, South Africa Round Square ‘Big Build’ project, the Term 1 Molly Gibson (Year 10) King William’s students worked solidly to bring hope Michael Paull (Year 10 Broughton): College, Isle of Man to children and teachers who have Gordonstoun School, Scotland Brennus Fogarty-Pryor & Joseph Pow spent the past 18 months in crowded Lachlan Oates (Year 10 Abbott): (Year 8) Scotch College, Perth makeshift classrooms. Each day a Gordonstoun School, Scotland different student was put in charge, Term 4 Term 3 giving them leadership training at the Thomas Mayes (Year 10) Stanford Lake Wally Bremner (Year 10 Croft): Stanford same time. College, South Africa (Croft) Lake College, South Africa Lucas Poirier (Year 10) Appleby College, The bricks were made nearby and Erin Page (Year 10 Broughton): King Canada (Abbott) delivered to the site, but students had William’s College, Isle of Man Ellie Herbert (Year 8) St Philip’s College, to dig trenches for the foundations and Will Forsythe (Year 10 Abbott): Appleby Alice Springs mix all the cement by hand. College, Canada
Henry O’Neil (Year 10 Green): Hackley A chain gang of students mixing cement and passing and laying bricks at the Big Build Service Project in Nepal College, USA Archer Croft & Alex Fulloon (Year 8); Scotch College, Perth
Term 4 Ben McElroy (Year 10 Croft): Athenian School, USA Chloe Lawson (Year 10 Ross): Lakefield College, Canada
102 The Armidalian Sam, who has been on two school service After a whistle-stop tour of the city, Young Round Square Conference trips before, said in each instance it was including a fascinating dash through 13/14 years: International School of interesting getting an insight into other the Discovery Centre in the Petronas Ulaanbataar, Mongolia cultures, and what causes disadvantage Towers and a visit to Chinatown, the (23-26 September 2017) in different countries. intrepid troopers arrived at Epsom Staff Delegates: Mr Luke Polson and College, joining several other schools In his words: “It gave us a view about that Miss Jayne Heagney from around the globe. Everyone then part of the world and the impact and boarded buses bound for the Nomad Student Delegates: Fergus Menzies, aftermath of such a devastating event Earth Camp, around three hours north Frank Perrottet, Cassidy Williams and and Nepal is a beautiful place. of KL, where the real adventure was to Stewart Williams. The days were long and we worked hard, begin. but seeing how much it meant to the In September, 2017 TAS sent a little kids and the teachers, was really The theme of the conference was delegation to the very first International rewarding.” ‘Challenge by Choice’, and indeed School of Ulaanbaatar Round students and staff alike faced many Square Regional Sports Conference During the project students were also challenging and exciting tasks over in Mongolia. The purpose of this able to take in some of the local culture the course of the three days. Some conference was to consider, collaborate including a visit to a Buddhist temple and highlights were white-water rafting in and communicate, as well as to develop hiking through the Himalayan foothills. teams (students had way too much fun and strengthen understanding and soaking the teachers), the ‘rope park’, relationships. which included caving, climbing and CONFERENCES – 2017 flying-foxing, to name a few, where The group flew for a total of 32 hours to (AUSTRALASIA AND EAST ASIA fears of heights and dark spaces were reach the capital Ulaanbaatar. REGION) confronted head on. The pre conference tour started with a Young Round Square Conference trip out into the national parks where 10-12 years: Epsom College, Malaysia we stayed in traditional Gers. (10-13 November 2017) While in the national parks we took part Staff Delegates: Ms Collete Brus and Mrs in a variety of activities including star Lana Hawksford gazing, bird watching in -6 degrees, Student Delegates: Campbell Aitken, where we were lucky enough to see Lilly Bea Bradshaw, Gane Harbutt, Jack the endangered white naped crane, Hopkins, William Nash and Wylie Wright. riding Mongolian horses, and visiting a A chain gang of students mixing cement and passing and laying bricks at the Big Build Service Project in Nepal Our students quickly struck up traditional nomadic family who showed On 9 November 2017 Lily-Beatrice friendships and demonstrated both the group how they lived from their Holmes-Bradshaw, Gane Harbutt, Jack the ability to lead and to work as part traditional meals to how they looked Hopkins, William Nash and Wylie Wright of a team. They relished the cultural after their livestock. from Year 6, accompanied by Ms Lana differences and embraced every Hawksford and Ms Colette Brus headed challenge with gusto, returning home to Kuala Lumpur to attend the annual with a sense of achievement, wonderful Round Square conference at Epsom memories and a ‘highly recommend’ to College, Malaysia. any student considering this trip in the future.
L: The student delegation to Mongolia 103 Round Square (Cont.)
Throughout the groups’ travels we It was completely extinct in the Over all the experience gave us a were also lucky enough to see a wild until a team of experts started general perspective of how amazing number of traditional Sharman sites, a campaign to ship and breed from Mongolia is, while the conference itself the very first communication routes horses that had been living on zoos gave us a view on how just a single put in by Changiz Khan and were lucky around the world. Currently, there have action can help someone's entire enough to experience some traditional been a large number released back into perspective on life. Mongolian foods such as milk tea and the wild and the horse has moved from By Student delegates mutton soup. being extinct to endangered.
After completing our pre-Conference The horses are very quiet creatures and adventures in the wilds of Mongolia, we were not sure if we would be able to the delegation was excited to start the see any, however we were lucky enough conference itself as the International to come across a harem grazing in a International Round Square School of Ulaanbaatar (ISU). valley. It was a spectacular site. Conference – Capetown, South Africa
The conference was about sport and On the final day of the conference the Staff Delegates: Mr Murray Guest, Mrs the three Cs: Consider, Collaborate and students spent the day playing team Anna Barnier, Mr Barney Buntine Communicate. games with the Special Olympics Student Delegates: Bonnie Bremner, Mongolia group. Henry Hughes, Ben Louis, Kitty McPhie, Anthony Russell-Thomas.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. The 2017 Round Square Conference in South Africa was the perfect destination to open our minds and hearts to many aspects of life. Most importantly the cultural diversity that our world possesses. With delegates from every corner of the globe we were encapsulated by the traditions and customs of many The students and staff completed We played a number of sports including countries. a number of sporting activities and leap frog, floor soccer, tug a war, challenges, designed to push everyone volleyball with a beach ball. This was an What we consider to be a common outside their comfort zone. In Barraza incredible and rewarding experience. understanding of life in Australia was groups, students discussed how quickly transformed as we stepped The final hurdle of the conference, we could make a difference to stop foot off the fourth plane in a row into unbeknownst to us, was the trip home. problems in our communities. Nelspruit. Unfortunately due to delays, and some As part of the adventure activities, we issues with luggage and a number of The group had our noses filled with the all travelled to Hustai National Park and unlucky moments we spent our whole foreign smells, different to that which we were taught about different wildlife transit either sitting on a plane or we are used to, as we were comforted and especially the Przewalski wild horse running to make the plane. by the South African vibe. We knew which is the only species of wild horse from this moment that the 30 hours of We literally did not have time to sit in left in the world. travel would be worth it. an airport. Safe to say we were pretty excited to land in Sydney.
104 The Armidalian With clay walls, a straw roof and no In addition to this, we had a few hours We were even lucky enough to see security, the airport was an easy pass, to explore the breathtaking Apartheid an enthusiastic TSS boy take on an we moved onto what was the start of Museum. American schoolboy wrestler, ranked the pre-conference the first stage of our 13th in the country. Safe to say Tom adventure. from TSS was bent like a pretzel Here we met our first newcomers, the afterwards. Canadians… and weren’t they loud. The entire tour consisted of vibrant During our time in South Africa, we people, and not a single person was were exposed to the not-so beautiful afraid to socialise, or to show off reality of poverty. Real poverty. their usual and not so usual talents. However, wisdom to a large extent is Every individual felt comfortable and dependent on your exposure to life, accepted in an otherwise diverse its experiences, and lessons learnt environment. from them. I can say with confidence, I know it sounds cliché in a presentation that our eyes were opened to the We could’ve spent a day there. The like this to say the adventure has importance of spiritual happiness, horrific reality that took place in South changed our lives, but in all honesty rather than the demeaning nature of Africa between 1948 - 1991 can simply it has opened our eyes to a bigger materialistic value. not be painted in a presentation, we picture. From the minute details of the can only say how thankful we are for landscape, to the amazing people who the notion of human progress, and the inhabited South Africa, the experience influence of the honourable Nelson left all of us envious and longing to Mandela. Our subjection to the sheer return to the country of magic. I cannot brutality allowed us to understand that stress enough how adventures like humanity can be sickening, however these can change your perspective it is how South Africans were able to of the world around you. It is not lift themselves out of this period that often that you can fully appreciate all can realise the power of inter-race the valuable sides of humanity, when cohesion. united, we are much stronger than you Moving onto the start of the conference would think. we listened to some motivational and Student report by Anthony Russell- mind-altering speakers who shifted our Thomas and Kitty McPhie. perspectives on all aspects of life, and Our visit to Franschhoek exhibited this taught us so much more than we had fact of life as we tried our best to push anticipated. past the language barrier and connect Mrs Anna Barnier with kids aged four to 12. These kids Topics included the value of resilience Round Square Representative were from the poorest of families, living in times of adversity, the power of in slums, and experiencing an extremely mankind in determining the future of low quality of life. earth’s animals, the ability to rise, even when born at extreme socio-economic We were not allowed to pick up these disadvantages, and the importance for kids, as it taught them to trust strangers. us all to learn from the natural world to Something that they must not do in a become the best versions of ourselves. life of kidnapping and child trafficking.
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Cadet Unit Staff
Commanding Officer Captain Angus Murray Training Officer Mr Jono Green Quartermaster Sergeant Simon Ball Signals Second Lieutenant Tim Scott A Coy Commander Lieutenant Will Caldwell B Coy Commander Second Lieutenant Jayne Heagney C Coy Commander Second Lieutenant David Toakley Officers of Cadets Captain Mike Hill, Second Lieutenant David Lawrence, Second Lieutenant Fiona Taber, Second Lieutenant William Mazzei. Training Staff Sr J Murray, Mr D Drain, Mr A Jones, Mr A Junge, Miss H Symons, Mr H Johnson, Mr R Newton, Mr A O’Connell, Mr M Taylor, Mr B Corbett, Mr T Currell, Mr I McPherson, Mr A Hey, Mr B Buntine, Miss E Channon, Miss C Curtin, Ms J Flanagan, Ms A Hudson, Mr A Moore, Mr C Nexo, Mr C Patrick, Mr M Ross, Mr D Slade, Mr A Whalley, Mr T Wheaton. Catering Ms Gail Rogers
SUO CUO S Thatcher 2IC CUO S Scott RSM CUO B Widders
A COY
OC A Coy CUO T Wright 2IC A Coy CUO L Donaldson
1 Platoon 2 Platoon 3 Platoon Platoon Commander CUO T Muller CUO S Marshall SGT H van Roy Platoon Sergeant SGT N Barnier SGT J Waters CPL T Frahm 1 Section Leader SGT J Fernandez SGT N Ward CPL M Lupica CPL L Rorke (2IC) CPL J Leoni (2IC) 2 Section Leader CPL T Price CPL H Cannington CDT K Bange 3 Section Leader CPL J Pointing CPL S Etheridge CDT S Tongue
B COY
OC B Coy CUO J Murphy 2IC B Coy CUO O Alcorn
4 Platoon 5 Platoon 6 Platoon Platoon Commander CUO A Russell-Thomas CUO N Farrar CUO L Vagg Platoon Sergeant SGT H O’Neil SGT L Atkin SGT A Earle CDT W Swales (2IC) CDT J Jones (2IC) SGT P Woodburn (2IC) 1 Section Leader CPL H Pitman CPL W Braham CPL R Taylor 2 Section Leader CPL M Braham CPL H Deshon 3 Section Leader CPL J McDonald CPL A Le Surf CPL J Nivison CPL J Moore CPL T McMaster (2IC)
106 The Armidalian C COY
OC C Coy CUO M Giakoumi 2IC C Coy CUO T Southwell 7 Platoon 8 Platoon 9 Platoon 10 Platoon Platoon Commander CUO T Morgan CUO N Jackson CUO A Smith SGT D Smart Platoon Sergeant SGT E Browning SGT N Corderoy SGT T Deshon SGT E Hempel SGT L Smith (2IC) 1 Section Leader CPL W Benham CPL C Mills CPL A Kirk LCPL A Rodgers-Ellis (2IC) CDT T McMaster CPL C Brenan (2IC) 2 Section Leader CPL J Carroll CPL C Hanes CPL M Wark CPL T Wu (2IC) 3 Section Leader CPL J Sewell CPL D Morris CPL H Ackling
SIGNALS PLATOON
CUO N Bohlsen, CUO R Mitchell, CUO J Vogt, CUO A Cornall, SGT H McDouall, CPL W Forsyth, CPL H Mason, CPL Joe Sewell, LCPL T Simmonds, CDT K Dennis, CDT M Metcalfe, CDT M Whibley, CDT N Rose, CDT S Clarkson, CDT S Nalliah, CDT B Friend, CDT H Chandler, CDT B McElroy, CDT C Southwell, CDT E Page, CDT G Kaynes, CDT G Watson
Q-STORE
CUO - M Qorovarua, WO2 B Simmons, CDT S Ruba, CDT L Owen, CDT N Flannery
TAS Cadet Officers and NCO’s Back Row (L to R): William Braham, Jack Sewell, Patrick Brennan, Alistair Le Surf, Harry Ackling, Remy Taylor, Henry Mason, Marcus Braham Fifth Row: John McDonald, Andrew Kirk, Cooper Mills, Dylan Morris, Matthew Wark, Jaden Carroll, Charles Kerr, Colby Hanes, William Benham, Harry Deshon, Henry Pitman. Fourth Row: John Nivison, Emily Hempel, Tayla Frahm, Hugh McDouall, Thomas Deshon, Liam Smith, Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, Angus Earle, Hannah van Roy, Disa Smart, Miah Lupica, Thomas Wu. Third Row: William Swales, Henry O’Neil, Nicholas Corderoy, Patrick Woodburn, Jacob Fernandez, Lachlan Oates, Nicholas Farrar, Tully Muller, Jack Waters, Emerson Browning, Joshua Jones, Nicholas Ward, Lucas Atkin. Second Row: Julian Vogt, Ryan Mitchell, Anthony Russell-Thomas, Nicholas Bohlsen, Maxwell Qorovarua, Harry Graham, Mitchell Cartwright, David Wu, Luke Vagg, Angus Cornall, Bailey Simmons, Sam Marshall, Angus Smith, Nicholas Jackson. Front Row: Simon Ball, David Lawrence, Tom Southwell, Matthew Giakoumi, Thomas Wright, Will Caldwell, Samuel Thatcher, Angus Murray, Sebastian Scott, Bailey Widders, Jayne Heagney, James Murphy, Oscar Alcorn, Harry Mackenzie, Tim Scott
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ANZAC DAY CEREMONIAL AWARDS 2017 PASSING OUT PARADE
ANZAC Day in 2017 fell during the John Green Shield for the most The annual TASCU passing out school holidays and was marked by outstanding Junior Guardsman ceremonial parade took place on Friday the School with a whole of school CPL John Moore afternoon 8 September, followed by service on Adamsfield and a service the cadet dining-in night. The occasion Catafalque Shield for service in the at Memorial Hall. The guest of honour marked the conclusion of dedicated most Catafalque Parties for the ceremony was Old Armidalian service for twelve Year 12 cadets who CUO Samuel Thatcher and and current ADF combat engineer passed out of the unit. This year’s CUO Matthew Giakoumi Corporal Rob Prowse. Corporal Prowse parade was reviewed by Lieutenant spoke to the School about his service LEADERSHIP COURSES Colonel (Ret) James McTavish, a in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the spirit TAS Old Boy and NSW Cross Border of mateship and teamwork that is built Fifty-eight cadets nominated to Commissioner. into the ANZAC values. participate in the 2017 TASCU leadership course at three levels; The senior cadets were recognised for The highly skilled TAS ceremonial Cadet Under Officer, Senior Non- the dedication and commitment they guard mounted catafalque parties at Commissioned Officer and Junior have demonstrated to the TAS cadet the Dangarsleigh dawn service and Non-Commissioned Officer. The course unit. They had successfully completed Armidale war memorials, and presented was as in previous years conducted various levels of leadership training, in the traditional olive-green uniform at the UNSW Regiment depot at UNE carried out their duties in a range of with slouch hat and .303 Lee Enfield for theory training, and diverted to leadership capacities, and led from the ceremonial rifles. the property ‘Danehurst’ at Kingstown front on activities days, bivouacs and for field exercises. A number of Army annual camps over their six years at TAS MEMBERS OF THE 2017 TASCU Reservists from our support unit 12/16 - proving to be excellent examples for GUARD: Hunter River Lancers supported in their younger cadets. CUO Samuel Thatcher (Commander), practical and theory instruction. Cadet The parade was conducted with a high CUO Matthew Giakoumi, CUO Tully leadership candidates were directed standard of drill and bearing by all Muller, CUO Harry Graham, CUO Sam and assessed in ceremonial drill, cadets, including the unit band and Marshall, WO2 Bailey Simmons, SGT fieldcraft, navigation, problem solving flag party, reflective of many hours of Henry O’Neil, CPL Thomas Price, SGT and teamwork whilst building resilience practice and preparation. The senior Jack Waters, CPL Jack Sewell, CPL John and determination in difficult scenarios. cadets were farewelled in the traditional Moore, CPL Marcus Braham, CDT Erin HOME TRAINING fashion by slow-marching past the unit Page, Drummer CDT Clancy Roberts, on parade and saluting the unit colours Drummer CDT Alex Ng, Bugler CDT Sam TASCU conducted its standard for the final time. Wright. training program in 2017, involving various overnight and whole-day REMEMBRANCE DAY training exercises. These training days The school assembled around the culminated in a two-day bivouac and flag pole at 11.00am on 11 November six-day annual camp in term four. to take part in the traditional During 2017 cadets were trained Remembrance Day ceremony where in abseiling, navigation, fieldcraft, a Catafalque Party composed of CUO canoeing and kayaking, mountain Tully Muller, CUO Sam Marshall, CUO biking and first aid. Harry Graham, CPL John Moore, CDT Sam Wright – Bugler, CDT Clancy Roberts - Drummer.
108 The Armidalian FORMAL DINNER In 2017 camp locations were in two locations, with A Company (Year 10) Awards made at the final parade As has become tradition following the for the first time conducting exercises following Annual Camp 2017 were: passing out parade, a formal diner was in the vicinity of Yamba and Angourie, held for senior cadet, members of the Moffatt Sabre for Best Platoon and B & C Companies (Years 8 & 9) cadet guard and those in positions of Commander: CUO Nicholas Jackson conducting their exercises in the leadership in TASCU. This dinner has Nymboida Valley as has been for a RSL Trophy for Best Sergeant (RSL become a way to recognise the service number of years since first used in 2000. Trophy): SGT Lucas Atkin of the student leaders in the unit and Camp was overwhelmingly successful, to provide a final farewell to Year 12 LTCOL DJ Harrison Shield (‘the with what was generally mild weather leaders by their peers. Colonel’s Trophy’) for the Most and some rain, but not the heat The guest of honour for the dinner Outstanding Section Leader: traditionally associated with Nymboida. was LTCOL (Ret) James McTavish, who CPL Henry Pitman spoke of his admiration for the efforts FAREWELLS Max Tavener Award for the Most of all cadets in completing leadership In 2017 TASCU farewelled the Officer Outstanding Section 2IC: training to a high standard. Commanding B Company, Second Not awarded ANNUAL CAMP 2017 Lieutenant Jayne Heagney. The Tri Service Shield for Best Cadet: Armidale School Cadet Unit thanks her At the culmination of the 2017 training CDT Harry Chandler for the service and leadership she gave program is annual camp, where cadets to B Company and the guidance she Matthew Slade Shield for are tested in all elements of their gave to our first cohort of female cadets Contribution to HQ: training during the year. Particularly when they commenced in 2016. WO2 Bailey Simmons important to completion of annual camp is the mental fortitude and grit CAPT A D Murray Service to Signals Platoon: required to push through adversity Officer Commanding TASCU CUO Nicholas Bohlsen when presented with it. WO2 Churches Award for ‘Intestinal Fortitude’: THE ANNUAL AWARDS FOR 2017 1 & 2 Section 5 Platoon (jointly Lee Enfield Awards for the Most Efficient Platoons: A Coy 3 Platoon – SGT awarded) Hannah van Roy and SGT Tayla Frahm; B Coy 6 Platoon – CUO Luke Vagg, SGT Angus Earle and SGT PJ Woodburn; C Coy 8 Platoon – CUO Nicholas Jackson and Best Platoon in each Coy: SGT Nicholas Corderoy A Coy: 1 Platoon Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards: B Coy: 4 Platoon CUO Samuel Thatcher and SGT Henry O’Neil C Coy: 10 Platoon Quota Shield for Best Shot: SGT Angus Earle Wears Sam Browne for Service to A Company: CUO Thomas Wright Reed Sam Browne for Service to B Company: CUO James Murphy Cash San Browne for Service to C Company: CUO Matthew Giakoumi McConville Sword – Unit 2IC: CUO Sebastian Scott Sword of Honour – Unit SUO: CUO Samuel Thatcher 109 ANZAC Day Address
Address by Corporal Robert Prowse (’98-’05) This was further cemented by going to war myself. On my first trip to Good morning Acting Headmaster, You’re out on patrol and a water pump Afghanistan, I was in the Baluchi Valley Commander of the TAS Cadet Unit, the backfires, or so you think. You joke working from an overwatch position. Guard, Cadets, students and guests. with your mates about the noise until When it came to Anzac Day we were suddenly you realise it wasn’t the given orders to move back to a patrol I would like you to try and imagine for pump at all, but enemy fire. Your heart base. A decision that demonstrated just one moment. You are 25 years of stops and you start running for cover, the importance of the day and how age and your heart is hammering in the laughing all the way with your mates seriously the Army took it for us to be pre-dawn light. As you glance across because sometimes that is all you can able to pay our respects for the fallen. to your mate you know in a heartbeat do when faced with the fragility of life. that without hesitation, you will lay We were looking out over the valley, down your life for them and them you. It would be a recurring theme an exceptionally beautiful place, No questions asked. When the order throughout my time in Afghanistan, despite the fact it was in the middle is given to fill the boats, you prepare just as it was for Archie, that mateship of a war zone. It really hit home to me to go ashore. The crackle of rifle fire will see you through the tough times. at that exact moment that here I was, rings out from the brigade of men that And tough times there would be. A a country boy from half way around have gone ahead of you. But for some total of 8159 men lost their life in the the world standing in the middle of reason, through the innocence of youth Gallipoli campaign and a further 61,522 the desert, side by side with my mates. perhaps, you still have time to joke with would die by the end of World War It was exhilarating. There was a sense your mates. And so it was that Archie One. Subsequent conflicts throughout of adventure and an overwhelming Barwick, who would later make his the years, in World War Two, Korea feeling of actually living out the ANZAC home in Armidale, made his way to the and Vietnam would see even more legend. However, this exhilarating shores of Gallipoli and would go on to devastating loss of life. Afghanistan, in mood would abruptly change, much say: particular Operation Slipper, would see like it did for Archie Barwick, when the a total of 42 deaths; each life a sacrifice, first detonations of the improvised “It did seem funny to hear the a life given in the pursuit of peace and explosive devices, favoured so often by bullets cutting into the scrub alongside freedom. the Taliban, would injure and then later us as we went along, but no one seemed kill the first troops for that rotation in afraid, and we were laughing and joking It is this sacrifice of life alone which the June of that year. as we went along...I know myself I never makes Anzac Day so critically important felt the slightest fear the first day or two, it to commemorate. I vividly remember This is in stark contrast to my ANZAC was when we began to realise that bullets when I was a young student here at TAS experience in Iraq just last year. More hurt when they hit you, that we knew and being in the cadet unit, taking part concrete compounds than open valleys, what fear was.” in the Anzac Day services and having it wasn’t loss of life that empathised an idea of what was going on but never the meaning of the Anzac story but Fast forward 95 years. It is now 2010. fully comprehending the full extent of being able to work and live with a You are 21 years of age and have what we were remembering. It wasn’t New Zealand contingent of soldiers. said goodbye to your pregnant wife, until I joined the Army and was able to The Anzac legend is born on the two mother, family and friends, knowing understand more of what Anzac Day countries working together and here I full well this could be the last time you was about, that the sacrifices these was, 101 years later serving alongside see them. You are standing in Mirabad brave men and woman made really hit them; old ties and bonds as strong as Valley of Afghanistan and the fine dust home. they ever were. The day was marked is everywhere. It’s in your clothes, all solemnly with a dawn service and later through your pack and in your mouth. team building activities. It’s all you can taste.
110 The Armidalian It was serving overseas and fighting They exemplify what Australian soldiers I stand before you today and tell you for my country that really instilled the must live and abide by as to uphold and this: as you look at those names on meaning of Anzac Day for me. It’s a honour the men and woman that have the honour role in the memorial hall, time for me to reflect and personally gone before us. These values can even as you go about your everyday life; do remember just nine of the many be applied by you as students into how not forget. Do not forget the sacrifices soldiers killed in action. Nine soldiers you live your life. Have the courage to made by those that have gone before that didn’t make it back to their families always do what is right, no matter the you especially those that have lost their and friends. Memories often come cost, even if people don’t agree with it. life. Don’t let it be in vain. Live your life flooding back; conversations about Support each other through teamwork. to the very best of your ability. Give one heading home and seeing loved ones Be a part of something larger and see hundred and ten percent. Let the Anzac once again and many laughs. Joking something through from the beginning values guide you in your endeavours again about near death experiences to the end. Have the initiative and and above all else treasure life. It’s but this time with the bitter sweet forethought to be able to do things fragile. We will remember them. Lest we knowledge that for them death finally before being told or asked by those forget. found them and they would never around you. Explore opportunities and make it back home alive. embrace change and above all else, Corporal Robert Prowse (’98-’05) respect yourself, others, your school It’s also a day for me and my mates to and local community and the history of remember what we have been through those men and women that gave their and accomplished on our tours of duty. all. These include serving overseas closely with Major Dan Fussell and Corporal Lachie Silver, two TAS Old Boys, and reflect on the many interesting stories and situations we found ourselves in. You don’t ever expect to serve with people you went to school with but I’ve been fortunate enough to do so and I must say, it was such an honour. It’s also knowing deep down that we made a difference and made a better life for those that are the victims of war torn countries.
And so it is now, just as it was back at Gallipoli, that mateship and sacrifice along with courage and endurance formed four of the original values held in high regard by the ANZACs. These values would later form the building blocks for the modern values of the L-R: Capt Angus Murray, Corporal Robert Prowse, Deputy Headmaster Mr Alan Jones Army; that of courage, teamwork, initiative and respect.
111 Passing Out Parade
Address by Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) James McTavish
Headmaster, distinguished guests, the cadet careers of the unit's cadet qualities more effectively through the families and members of staff of The leaders. opportunities offered through this Armidale School, and most importantly, school, and particularly through this For them this moment is one which will members of The Armidale School Cadet cadet unit. linger long in the memory. Unit. You’ve been well prepared to succeed, Today’s parade is an opportunity to I'm genuinely thrilled to be here but to realise your potential you will thank them for their service, and to in Armidale and to be part of this require skills and knowledge which are recognise the emerging leaders who auspicious occasion. As an Old different to those I learned. will lead this unit, and this school, from Armidalian and former member of the next year. That said, the values and ethics will be TAS Cadet Unit the passing out parade the bedrock of your future success. has a special place in my heart. This weekend I'm catching up with my classmates from 30 years ago, some of For me, I have drawn on the values I fully remember the many hours of whom are parents of young men and and ethics that I have developed preparation, rehearsal and organisation women of this school, and I expect through my life, drawing from a that goes into this day, and in the that there will be much discussion and range of experiences from my family cadet program each year. I want to reflection on the good old days, and and childhood, my time here at TAS, say upfront how proud I am; today's how we were stronger/fitter/tougher/ my experiences in the Army such as parade is another demonstration of better than young people today. on active service in Africa, and from how this vibrant and progressive school assisting people on the worst day in continues to develop capable young But the reality is that I think that, if they their life in floods storms and fires, and men and women through their cadet say this, they will be wrong. being a husband, father and leader. unit. I honestly believe that you are better On the cap badge of my Regiment we I suspect that there are some here that prepared for this world than I was for had the motto duty first; on the cap just want to get off parade, get warm, the world into which I was entering as a badge of the Australian Army Cadets and go and spend some time with their young adult. you have the motto courage, initiative, family and their friends. Please let me explain. teamwork. For these people please be assured that These words reflect the Army's values I'm not going to give a lengthy speech, The world into which you are emerging of courage, initiative, teamwork and or talk to you about making your bed, is more complex, connected and respect, concepts that align with like Admiral William McRaven. difficult; the emerging world order, and the rapid pace of technological, my values, and provide me with a I'm not going to give a dissertation on societal and political change requires framework for life, both in and out of the application of the values espoused committed, adaptive leaders whose Army. by Kipling. skills and knowledge is underpinned by They are also the values that the drive strong values, ethics and standards. What I will do is take a few minutes to Army cadet units across Australia, reflect on the values you've learned in You are more aware of the world including at TAS. this cadet unit. around you, more attuned to the major While everyone is familiar and issues, more connected to people who Before I go further though I ask that comfortable with the concept of look, think and believe differently, we all recognise that this parade is physical courage, as an army value it is and you have had the chance to a distinct and important moment in a far broader and deeper concept, and extend your boundaries, explore your time, something of a rite of passage, focuses instead on moral courage and limitations and demonstrate your representing the culminating point of ethics. It is about doing the right thing - 112 The Armidalian legally, ethically and morally; as a leader it should be this – I believe that your The most important legacy for any it's about putting the needs of those ongoing ability to respect yourself and leader to leave is in the people that they around you before your own needs, others will be the ultimate indication of train, develop and mentor. about focusing on the task rather than success through life. From what I have seen today I know your own desires, and it's also about You have all seen examples - good the unit is in great shape, and that the having the courage to say no when and bad - of the application of these leaders of today have done a great job. you need to, regardless of the pressure values through the activities you've you're under. Courage in everyday life is Well done; thank you for letting me be undertaken with this unit, from the as noteworthy and important as bravery part of your day. exciting to the mundane, and from the in adversity. very right to the very wrong. It's up to Similarly, we tend to think of initiative you to develop your own values, and as a value that applies when the chips how these concepts can apply in your Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) James McTavish are down, or when usual options everyday life. NSW Cross Boarder Commissioner are exhausted. While this obvious, Today the current leaders of this unit initiative is just as valuable when all pass the torch to the next group. is going well. It is about embracing change and identifying opportunity in chaos, as well as the everyday. It's also about extending your own personal boundaries and experiences in a constructive way, all the while managing risk and continuing to challenge and develop yourself and those you lead.
Today's parade is a great example of teamwork, and one of many that you have had the great opportunity to experience through this cadet unit. Teamwork is not just a concept for sporting teams and cadet units though; it guides the work that we do as members of families, communities and society, and embodies the concepts of selflessness, sacrifice and sportsmanship. Grace and humility in success and failure are similarly related.
But the most fundamental value that we can all reflect on is respect, the most fundamental human right, and cornerstone of all leaders, regardless of circumstances. If you take nothing else away from your time in this unit
113 Bush Skills
The 2017 Year 6 Bush Skills program Despite this day being incredibly warm, The Bush Skills program culminated in continued to be a highlight for students the day was a success with much a three-day bivouac to Buccarumbi in in Year 6 and an effective stepping- gained. The third activities day was November. The group were based on stone into the future years of the an enjoyable one where the students a property on the Nymboida River and Outdoor Education program. This year trekked to observe the Aboriginal with the expertise of Exodus Outdoor the Bush Skills program continued paintings at Mr Yarrowyck National Park Adventures, the group participated in a to develop the foundational skills and had fun gold panning at Uralla. range of activities. These included white required to enter the Rangers program water canoeing, laser-tag skirmish, Subsequent activities days took in Year 7, which in turn, leads to the orienteering, abseiling and trust- the Bush Skills group to the New Cadet program in Year 8. It is aimed at based activities. Despite the continual England National Park where they fostering their independence, resilience downpours that dampened some tents hiked through the park to explore the and confidence through a series of and lots of clothing, it was a terrific habitat and environment. Additionally, activities to provide the basic outdoor way to end the year and allowed the team building and initiatives style skills needed for participation in future students to show the skills they had activities proved useful for character years. been working on. development and teamwork skills. The year began with the first activities Mrs Kirsty Brunsdon day, held at TAS and UNE sports MIC Bush Skills department. The boys and girls participated in a number of challenging activities including practising how to tie a variety of knots, an introduction to basic first aid and learning the basics of compass skills. The students spent an exhausting time at Sport UNE rotation through the rock climbing wall and a very physical obstacle course, that tested even the fittest of our students. The skills developed during this first day were regularly revisited by staff throughout the year by taking students through appropriate procedures and core skills, culminating in our three day camp at the end of the year.
The second activities day focused on the necessary skills required for sleeping out. The group stayed on campus where they rotated through more training stations. These included navigation including bearings and how to use a compass and learning how to erect a shelter in which to sleep. They also learnt how to work in a team with some challenging initiative games.
114 The Armidalian Rangers
The 2017 Year 7 Rangers program Subsequent activities days took the changed slightly from previous years, Rangers to Dumaresq Dam to learn as it became a distinct entity from the some canoeing skills and some rafting cadet program. It challenged many building skills. As well as a navigation students to be pushed outside of their walk from Kirby Station to the dam – comfort zones, and was a big step up in which students had to draw field from the Year 6 Bush Skills program. sketches to signify the importance This year the program aimed to be a of their surroundings compared to taster of what to expect on cadets, and what is shown on a map. One day develop leadership and teamwork skills was spent at school on the climbing amongst the students. wall, and in the pool learning swim survival skills. Later in the year we spent The year began with the first activities a day at Blue Hole, where students day and was held at TAS. Their Rangers experienced bouldering, abseiling, gear was issued (khaki hat and shirt), Burma bridge building over a river plus as well as working on basic navigation further developing skills in first aid and skills, first aid skills, teamwork and navigation. pitching tents. These skills were crucial ones to have before our first Term 4 is always a busy one for activities overnighter of the year on Activities which saw a two-day bivouac at Jeogla Day 2, which started at 4pm straight Station, which involved students after a full day of school when Rangers canoeing in some extremely windy headed out to Kirby Station for the conditions and navigating through night. Here the students had to set unknown areas using compass bearings up their tents in sections, as well as and map only. This bivouac also showed build and light a camp fire and set up the true resilience of our Year 7 students a latrine. Once camp was set up, a BBQ when the weather decided to test us – dinner was cooked by some volunteer thunder storms, hailstorms and easily students, before participating in night 40mm of rain in one evening, certainly activities, including stalk-the-lantern, put us through our paces. However, it marshmallows, constellations and was clear to see after the storm, who hot-chocolate making! The following could pitch a tent well! morning was an early start after some The Rangers program culminated students had experienced their first in a five-day camp at Cooby Dam, ever night camping in a tent! Following Toowoomba. The camp allowed the breakfast students tidied up their camp students put to use all of their skills areas then more skills were developed: learned over the year, and allowed navigation – compass bearings, first for students to develop strong aid – breaks/sprains, field craft – relationships, but most importantly was camouflage, cooking – making damper, a stepping-stone towards their week at RATEL and knot tying/ teamwork. Nymboida that they will face at the end of Year 8.
Ms Rachel Harrison MIC Rangers
115 Rural Fire Service
In 2017, 28 students take on the challenge of the RFS program making for yet another excellent year albeit a slow one due to damp conditions in the latter part of the year which hindered our normal hazard reduction burning and firefighting operations.
The year started as usual with the students undertaking training in the Bush Firefighter Qualification, followed with some on the job practical training at ‘Camperdown’ which consisted of a large broadacre burn in which the students worked extremely well with their colleagues and RFS volunteers to complete the burn without problem.
Due to the wet season, it was decided that we would conduct training in Aviation Basic Knowledge (ABK) and Village firefighter (VF) which would result in formal qualifications being received. Following the theory component of the ABK a field trip was held to Fleet Helicopters, where James Rainger showed us around all the aircraft and equipment used in firefighting activities, and how it works and what its capabilities are.
During Activities Week, the full Village Firefighter course was conducted at the Armidale Fire Control Centre, teaching the students many techniques to deal with structural and automotive incidents safely and effectively.
This years RFS activities program has been successful in providing four new full members to the host brigade Dumaresq, and another 10 students transferring to their home brigades.
Thanks to all the students, staff and volunteers for another productive and enjoyable year.
Mr Bevan Michel - RFS Coordinator 116 The Armidalian Surf Lifesaving
Surf Life Saving at TAS continues to Ben Louis, Nicholas Makeham, Kathleen grow at a vast rate. An activity such McPhie, Georgiana O’Brien, Mary as this attracts students who wish to Pinnock, Annika Rhoades, Finnian not only push themselves physically, Ruming, James Wicks and Samuel but those who wish to look beyond Wright. themselves and become involved in the This year the TAS Surf Award was wider community. shared between Lucy Fenwicke and A wonderful activity such as this Henry Hughes in recognition of their cannot occur with the magnificent outstanding achievements both in and volunteer support that the school out of the water. receives from the Sawtell Surf Lifesaving I would also like to thank Mrs Genevieve Club. Once again Mr Dennis Meagher Chick and Mr Michael Ball for all of (Sawtell Chief Instructor) took charge their efforts throughout the year. Their of the program putting the students enthusiasm and professionalism was a through this demanding course with hugely motivating factor in supporting aplomb. He is man of vast talent who is the students, both with the practical extremely thorough and professional. and theory elements of the course. The first three days in Term 1 were spent covering the basic fundamentals of understanding beach conditions, first aid, tube and board rescues and Mr James Pennington CPR. Further extension in first aid, rips, MIC Surf Life Saving tides, wave types and currents was undertaken during Terms 2 and 3 at school. At Bivouac and Annual Camp, the students spent large amounts of time in the water, honing their surf skills and then performing these whilst under pressure.
Days are long, starting with a run/swim at 6am every morning and not finishing until 8pm at night. The students were outstanding throughout the course, demonstrating their ability to work very hard in difficult conditions well outside of their comfort zone. Year 11 Students to participate this year were: Bailey Bourke, Bonnie Bremner, Lucy Fenwicke, Timothy Finlayson, Charlotte George, Sterling George, Emma Hazelton, Dominique Holley, Henry Hughes, Paige Jackson, Hok Him Lai, Dan Lethbridge,
117 Community Service
TAS students once again showed Closer to home and showing a true At non-school productions at the an outstanding commitment to the to commitment to service, each Hoskins Centre our students gave of community service program, taking Tuesday during lunch Mr Tim Hughes their time as musicians, ushers, front of part in various national, state and local accompanies a wonderful team of house, in lighting and sound. projects this year. volunteers to Minimbah Primary School, International service projects in both where the students read together, play Twenty three students from Years Thailand and Fiji continue to be annual together and more importantly build 10-12 signed up to become blood fixtures in the service school calendar, strong and lasting friendships between donors to the Red Cross Blood Bank attracting plenty of interest from both schools and communities. (an initiative of Year 12 students); students prepared to give of themselves Students have also tirelessly Middle School boarders participating in for a greater good. This year TAS girls, volunteered in our local community at Clean Up Australia; various fundraising with the assistance of Miss Emma the Armidale Autumn Festival, Alligators for the NSW Cancer Council; door Channon, became involved in ‘Days Swimming Club championships’ and knocking for the Salvation Army’s Red for Girls’, an initiative whereby sanitary at ANZAC and other memorial services Shield Appeal, and raising funds for packs are put together, for distribution where the Cadet Guard and their the Arrow Bone Marrow Foundation to women in need throughout the professional and moving performance which funds research into leukaemia world. is always greatly appreciated. research, through participation in the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. Ms Catherine Boydell Community Service Coordinator
Some of the students who rolled up their sleeves and donated blood in 2017
118 The Armidalian MINIMBAH SCHOOL A REFLECTION ON MINIMBAH The TAS students are grateful to the Minimbah boys and girls, their Fifty students, 372 lunchtimes, one This reflection on my involvement in teachers and parents, for welcoming whole lot of fun. The Tuesday lunchtime the Minimbah program comes from us each week. So often our lifestyles program visiting neighbouring the heart and belongs in many ways to and everyday realities are taken for Minimbah School continues to be the collective group of students who granted, and Minimbah is a fantastic popular with senior TAS students as participate each week. opportunity to push aside the idea they build friendships and breaking For me, immersing ourselves in the that our world here at TAS is all there is. down barriers with the boys and culture of the Minimbah has been It’s great fun, eye-opening, and builds girls at Minimbah, most of whom an extremely enjoyable experience. bonds between the students of TAS and are Aboriginal. While the reasons Whilst at Minimbah I’ve made sand Minimbah at grass root levels which for becoming involved are varied, sandwiches and been conned into translates to more and more positive universally the students gain so much eating them. I compete in the elite relationships in our community. more than merely accumulating handball group that for the most part community service hours. The Hugh Worsley (Year 12) runs smoothly and I also have read a program has a strong focus on positive number of books with a number of the relationships but is largely unstructured. students at the school. The first 10 minutes are spent 1:1 in the classroom with a buddy, either In participating in such activities I have listening to, or reading from, a book. formed many positive relationships Then it’s outside and fun and games in with the students and it has been a the playground – be it handball, touch pleasure to be able to give back to football, bullrush, chasies or sandpit the community in my final years of play. school. As I leave TAS, some of the most fond and most positive memories of The program had extra significance school have emerged from my time at in 2017 with two former Minimbah Minimbah. students Edward Pitt and Bailey Widders amongst the Year 12 students who have been involved. Special mention must be made to departing students Saxon Hughes, Jim Orr and Hugh Worsley who joined the program halfway through Year 9 and have been enthusiastic attendees ever since. Together with Tom Wright who came on board a year later, the four shared 223 lunchtimes with Minimbah students, who farewelled them with a giant cake on their final visit during Valedictory Week. Their long term commitment and the genuine affection evident at their last visit said much about the value of the program to all involved.
Mr Tim Hughes - Minimbah Coordinator
119 St Christopher’s Orphanage, Fiji
On 22 September, 28 students and Each child was unique and had their They knew that we were there for 10 five staff members left our to hop on a own backgrounds and struggles. But it days, but they still put so much energy plane to Fiji. didn’t show. These children were bright, and love into the short time we had and lively, and always happy. You together. When we arrived in Nandi we were wouldn’t have thought that they are greeted by the humidity that we would There were so many different and orphans or that they’d been taken away have to deal with for the next 10 days. rewarding things that we all took from from their homes. It is the unconditional A five hour bus followed, before we this trip. We saw poverty in a way most love from the sisters that raised these arrived at St Christopher’s Orphanage at of us hadn’t seen before. And don’t children to where they are now, their 3:00 in the morning. take things for granted, or you don’t strong faith in God and their love and need the little things in life to make On the first day we were very tired but care for one another. you happy. Money, big houses, fast were looking forward to meeting our On one of the last days of our time cars, they are all artificial. We’ve been buddies. We all felt a little awkward in Fiji, we headed out to Suva for our told all of these things before, but it’s at first, but once we were introduced, buddy day, a day devoted to being hard to fully understand until you see went off and played with them. with them. We went to the pool, went it first hand. And when you are there it Our service work started on the third to Maccas, and watched a movie at the just hits you. Not taking what we have day and consisted of various projects cinema. for granted, and how lucky we are, is a including painting the chapel, painting really important thing to learn early. Then… the last day. The dreaded day pallets so they can put over the when we had to say goodbye to the That’s why we strongly recommend the windows in the unfortunate event people we had grown so close to, and Fiji Service trip. Thanks to Mr Moore of a cyclone and getting to go to the so fond of. It was very hard, and tears and Ms Curtin for organising the trip kindergarten at the home. Even though were shed. But the thing that made and to Josh and Bec Fairleigh for the it was tiring and hot we still got the it so hard was the amount of love the wonderful food you made for everyone work done to the best of our abilities children invested in each of us. while we were there. while also having a little fun. The home was beautiful and we were all very Ethan Irvine and Hannah Neilson (Year 8) happy to see that it was thriving. As one of the teachers kept saying to us, “They (the children) don’t need us, they want us” - which opened our eyes to the fact that they loved having us there.
We also had the opportunity to go to a school about 3km away and teach a lesson that we had planned before we left Australia.
Everyday we would get with our buddies, help them with their homework and then we would have playtime, which usually consisted of rugby, soccer, volleyball and very physical takes on netball.
120 The Armidalian Thailand Service Trip
Thailand. Ten days. The language. The people. The experience.
Eager to help out, each day we tumbled into songtaew and drove off to our destinations for the day. Split into groups, we did service work at the McKean Rehabilitation Centre for Leprosy sufferers, and the Agape Orphanage. Inspired by testimonies, and their passion for faith we took to heart the opportunity to make a difference in their communities.
Agape is a home to HIV positive orphans, where we would work during the morning and then have play time with the kids in the evening. Playtime consisted of football, waterslides, swimming and drawing. The days typically involved hot hard work then a spicy lunch before much more painting of buildings.
On alternate days a group would spend some time at the McKean Centre weeding, mowing lawns, making bracelets, and pruning gardens. But all the hard work felt rewarding by the end of the day when we would go to the markets and get a well- deserved massage. Trips to the big city supermarket and markets proved to empty our wallets and allowed us to soak in the foreign culture.
At times the service trip was confronting, but made us all appreciate our lives in Australia and just how lucky we are. Friendships and memories were made, making it hard for us to leave at the end of this amazing experience. We’d like to give a huge thank you to Rev Newton, Mr Patrick, Ms Leigh and Ms Seymour for organising and looking after us on this special trip.
Ellen Coote (Year 11)
121 Kokoda Trek
Sacrifice, mateship, endurance, courage. Throughout the trek we learned about War Cemetery in Port Moresby where The four values that we experience on the Australian diggers who gave their over 3,138 Australian soldiers were the Kokoda Track. lives for their mates in defending buried. This was quite a confronting Australia and Papua New Guinea moment for all of us, having just In the September holidays 14 fellow against the attacking Japanese. Aiden completed the same track they had students and family members travelled had been given medals from soldiers completed but also under fire and in to PNG with Miss Channon for the who had fought on the Kokoda Track, much harsher conditions. Looking adventure of a lifetime. We arrived and very day of our own campaign he at the sheer number of graves at the in PNG’s capital of Port Moresby and gave them to a different person to carry. cemetery it was hard to take it all quickly came to acclimatising to New in. These men had given their lives Guinea’s intense heat. Once at the to protect our country. Everyone hotel we met our group leader Aiden who undertook the Kokoda Track Grimes, an Irish trekker who had now realises the full extent of what walked the Kokoda Track 109 times and happened in the mountains of Papua was accompanying us on his 110th. New Guinea. Aiden was deeply passionate about the history of the track and the legacy Kokoda was a test of the body, mind of the diggers who fought and died and sprit and gave everyone trekking there. Every morning and night on it a new perspective of just how lucky our journey we were given the history we really are. I would like to thank Miss The people who was chosen then and events about the particular village Channon who put in hours of work, passed on the badge to another who we stayed at, including details about trained with us every Sunday and took had shown the values of courage, the names of soldiers who fell there, care of us on the track while completing mateship, endurance and sacrifice. the weaponry they had used and the it alongside us, and also to all the Every TAS student and Miss Channon conditions the had fought in. parents and friends of the boys who were nominated to carry a medal, accompanied us on the journey. After staying one night in the hotel which shows just how enthusiastic and we were up early the next morning to determined the group was. It was a truly a wonderful experience catch a flight to Poppendatta, we then that we all got so much out of. After finishing the 130km track that caught a truck to Kokoda village where took nine days and eight nights to George Lane (Year 11) we would start the journey. The track accomplish we drove to the Bomana was 130km long, consisting of brutal mountains, intense heat and mud, which everyone slipped in.
After long and hard days of walking we spent the afternoons recovering and having some fun. We would often play cards or chat to locals and almost always play a game of rugby with the boys in the village. One night we were even treated to a few songs performed by a village choir.
122 The Armidalian City to Surf
The biggest TAS team to compete in The atmosphere of every City to Surf is A DJ soon set-up and the boys joined the City to Surf - 145 students, staff always something to behold, and this in dancing along. Within half an hour and parents – was also the largest year our students were right in the thick there were 50 TAS students dancing, school team overall, a reflection of of it. Not long after they finished, Tom supporting and cheering those still the attraction of the event and the Bailey and George Lane moved to the competing. It truly summed up so character of those who took part. side of Campbell Parade and cheered much about the event – that it’s for the Held in 2017 on 13 August, this majestic and encouraged those on the downhill community and it’s not about yourself. event starts near Hyde Park in the City, run to the finish. Mr James Pennington meanders through the eastern suburbs of Sydney to finish at the iconic Bondi Beach.
Such a magnificent turnout this year was largely due to the school's decision to support Old Armidalian Drew Schofield in his fight with Muscular Dystrophy. Drew's charity, Stand Tall for a Cure has become the centerpiece for the event in 2017. Drew delivered an inspirational speech to students and staff at a school assembly in July which galvanised broad support across the school community. That so many of our students had played rugby, netball, football or hockey and still gave their all on Sunday, is a testament to their willingness to step out of their comfort zone, confront the course and support such a worthy cause. Coffs Ocean Swim Sam Jones was the first student home TAS swimmers made up more than a quarter of all entries in the Beachside in 60 minutes 30 seconds, with Emerson Radiology 2km Coffs Harbour Ocean Swim on 2 April, with a podium finish for Browning (1:01:59) and Nicholas Year 11 Lucy Fenwicke who was the third female overall. Competing in her third Barnier (1:05:23) hot on his heels. Disa Coffs swim, Lucy crossed the finish line in 34 minutes 10 seconds and was 12th Smart again dominated the ladies field swimmer out of the water. crossing the line in 1:17:21, with Lily Neilson and Lucy Fenwicke rounding Next out of the 72 swimmers for TAS and fifth in his age group was 13 year old out the top three. Lucas Cotterill (32nd overall) in 38:53 then Sam Wright (49th overall) in 40:27.
The event has become a stable on the TAS adventure calendar, growing in popularity since two boys and one staff member first took part in 2003. It is also a mandatory component of the Year 11 Surf Life Saving activity, which is conducted in partnership with Sawtell SLSC.
Mr James Pennington
123 Triple Crown
The quest for the Triple Crown was In 2017 72 students completed the In addition, four students qualified for richly pursued by more students than Coffs swim, 135 took part in the City their Silver Triple Crown: Paige Jackson ever in 2017, a reflection of the attitude to Surf, and 32 took to the water in the (HCC 2016, Coffs 2017, C2S 2017), of TAS boys and girls to have a crack at Hawkesbury. Thomas Price (C2S 2016, Coffs 2017, adventure activities that challenge and HCC 2017), Luke Rorke (Coffs 2016, C2S Congratulations, then to the record engage them. 2016, HCC 2017) and Anthony Russell- 19 students who completed all three Thomas (C2S 2016, Coffs 2017, HCC Now in its fifth year, the award is for events in 2017 thus gaining their Gold 2017). those students who complete (within Triple Crown: Kate Allen, Bailey Bourke, certain benchmarks) three events Angus Earle, Lucy Fenwicke, Sterling Mr James Pennington which, individually, have long been George, Henry Hughes, Georgia Kaynes, hallmark activities for TAS students: Dan Lethbridge, Ben Louis, Nicholas the 2km Coffs Harbour Ocean Swim, Makeham, Sam Marshall, Kathleen the 14km City to Surf and the 111km McPhie, Henry O’Neil, Luke Vagg, Hawkesbury Classic canoe paddle, Hannah van Roy, Jack Waters, James during their time at TAS. If all are Wicks, Patrick (PJ) Woodburn and Mr completed in a single calendar year, Tim Hughes (his third Triple Crown). they are eligible for the Gold Triple Crown.
The unique variety of fixtures and the focus on completion as opposed to performance, means that this award is open to all students, not just those for whom sport is central. Whilst the disciplines of each do not overlap, the central tenant of facing self-doubt or fear will confront each student. For many doing the the 2km open water swim there will be anxiety about being swimming out of their depth, with challenging navigation, and overcoming fears about what might lurk beneath. A few will find running 14km incredibly daunting, while there is no doubt the Hawkesbury has its own firewalls, as paddlers battle incoming tides and incredible fatigue in the earliest hours of the morning, to Achieving their Triple Crown for completing the Coffs Ocean Swim, City to Surf and Hawkesbury achieve their goal. Canoe Classic are (back row l-r) Luke Vagg, George Lane, Nicholas Makeham, (middle) Bailey Bourke, Ben Louis, Anthony Russell-Thomas, PJ Woodburn, Kitty McPhie, Paige Jackson, Dan Lethbridge, (front) Angus Earle, Henry Hughes, James Wicks, Katie Allen, Georgia Kaynes, Lucy Fenwicke, Henry O’Neil. Absent: Sterling George, Sam Marshall, Thomas Price, Luke Rorke, Hannah Van Roy, Jack Waters
124 The Armidalian Hawkesbury Canoe Classic
The 41st Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, The trip started off with a trailer It was a long night with little sleep, held on 28-29 October was not without breaking at Tamworth and dragging the however, they were still full of energy at its dramas. The weather was ideal with bottom three boats along the road for the end of the race as we packed boats warms and dry conditions experienced a short distance filing off their rudders onto the trailer and headed home. Mr throughout the night and with tides but miraculously not damaging the Tim Scott once again drove the coach favouring most paddlers, all but one boats too much. This was then replaced down and back and his continual kayak completed the overnight 111km with another trailer and the boats commitment is greatly appreaciated. race. Two paddlers had to withdraw arrived at Windsor at 2am after staff Will Caldwell drove students up to at different stages, however, three members Will Caldwell (also a paddler), Malpas Dam each Sunday throughout members of the landcrew including two Todd Currell (landcrew) and Faisal Habib Term 3 and 4 leading up to the HCC parents and Cam Banks filled in to get (landcrew) waited for the new trailer to and his time and assistance throughout the other paddler to the end. arrive and drove them down later that the season was also above and beyond night. expectations. The fastest kayak was TAS OA and parent Duncan McDonald powering The competitors started between 3.45 This year was the 37th consecutive through in 11 hours and 11 minutes. and 4.15pm on Saturday and were event for TAS, which first entered two in high spirits at the first checkpoint paddlers in 1981. The team which Just over two hours later, Hannah van (Sackville-30 km) where they were included 32 TAS boys and girls, six girls Roy was the first TAS student across fed and returned to the water to push from NEGS and PLC, six parents and the line in 13:21:04, paddling with her through to the second checkpoint four former students, was supported by father Peter who was competing his (Wisemans Ferry-65 km) Here the a land crew of almost as many parents sixth Hawkesbury. weather could have turned for the and staff who assisted them through The next three places were also parent/ worse as it started to rain, however, it the night. Training began in winter on student combinations, with Richard was short lived and the paddlers were Malpas Dam north of Armidale for the Marshall (OA) from Burren Junction and back in to power through to the end event, which this year had 394 entries, son Sam finishing in 13:40:56, Geoff (111 km). Paddlers arrived at the end the TAS team comprising more than 12 and Katie Allen 14:30:13, then Tim and with such a fast race, the bus pulled per cent of starters. (OA) and Henry Hughes in 14:48:16. out of the car park at 10.30am and The event is a major fundraiser for the Twenty minutes later, Dan Lethbridge headed back to Armidale much earlier Arrow Bone Marrow Foundation, and and James Wicks were the first Junior than most times in the past. over the decades TAS paddlers have Mens Long Rec2 double in 15 hours 09 The landcrew were fantastic and praise contributed hundreds of thousands of minutes (14hours 51mins handicapped needs to be given to all parents who dollars to the cause. time) followed by Ben Louis and Nick supported and helped out throughout Makeham three seconds later. Bailey Mr Tim Wheaton the night. Their efforts and united Bourke and Sterling George had the MIC Hawkesbury Canoe Classic strength pushed the paddlers beyond same handicapped time in their Mens their comfort zone and allowed them Junior Rec2 kayak arriving in 16hrs the opportunity to complete the 41mins (14hrs 51 mins hcp). Claudia gruelling race. Neate and and Lucy Redden from NEGS were the first Junior Females Double Staff members David Lawrence, Todd to arrive in 16 hours 20 minutes (12hrs Currell and Faisal Habib were amazing 15mins hcp). in their efforts throughout the night preparing and cooking food as well as setting up and packing up each checkpoint throughout the night.
125 “The hardest part was the last ten kilometres which was pretty tough. It was very special being able to do it with Dad, and it was just great how the TAS community cheered everyone into the checkpoints.” Hannah van Roy
126 The Armidalian HCC Results
Race Class Boat Km Paddler Name Actual Handicapped Time Time Brooklyn or Bust - BB1 355 111.0 Duncan McDonald 11:11:45 Fastest Single 140 111.0 Pierre Moens 13:14:38 374 111.0 Michael Chambers 15:01:56 376 77.0 James McEwan (WD) 10:32:00 Brooklyn or Bust - BB2 360 111.0 Peter van Roy (father/daughter) 13:21:04 Hannah van Roy 367 111.0 Richard Marshall (father/son) 13:40:56 Sam Marshall 375 111.0 Stephane L’hostis 14:22:22 Dennis Delaney-Stockling 357 111.0 Geoff Allen (father/daughter) 16:19:13 Kate Allen 373 111.0 Tim Hughes (father/son) 14:48:16 Henry Hughes 369 111.0 Will Caldwell (father/daughter) 15:58:51 Charlotte Caldwell 359 111.0 Greg Kaynes (father/daughter) 16:19:13 Georgia Kaynes 362 111.0 Lachlan McPhie (father/daughter) 17:07:24 Kathleen McPhie 358 111.0 Angus Haire (brother/sister) 17:07:40 Georgina Haire Mens Junior - LRec2 354 111.0 Dan Lethbridge / James Wicks 15:09:39 14:51:27 353 111.0 Ben Louis / Nick Makeham 15:09:42 14:51:30 351 111.0 Anthony Russell-Thomas / Nick Moar 16:24:06 16:04:25 364 111.0 Luke Vagg / Angus Earle 16:28:24 16:08:37 372 111.0 Jack Waters / Thomas Price 16:29:12 16:09:24 350 111.0 Angus Smith / Liam Smith 16:36:40 16:16:44 361 111.0 Henry O’Neil / Henry Mason 17:04:47 16:44:17 370 111.0 Yannick Tursan d ‘Espaignet (WD) / 17:04:51 16:44:21 George Lane Ladies Junior - LRec2 363 111.0 Lucy Fenwicke / Anna Campbell 16:42:00 13:41:38
Mens Junior - Rec2 352 111.0 Bailey Bourke / Sterling George 16:41:35 14:51:24 368 111.0 Tom Deshon / Luke Rorke 17:21:51 15:27:14 365 111.0 Patrick James Woodburn / William Swales 18:07:14 16:07:38 Ladies Junior - Rec2 377 111.0 Claudia Neate / Lucy Redden 16:20:20 12:15:15 (Fastest Junior Double 356 111.0 Emily Peddle / Molly Pinnock (WD) 16:42:12 12:31:39 371 111.0 Grace Lehman / Gracie Martin 17:22:57 13:02:12 Ladies Veteran 40+ Rec2 366 111.0 Rebecca Livings / Suzanne Wright 13:41:46 11:05:37
127 House Reports
128 The Armidalian 129 Abbott
Head of House: Mr Adam (AJ) Whalley SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS Colours for their efforts in 2016. The Deputy Head of House: Ms Dominique House would like to extend their thanks Members of Abbott House have Riddell to Ms Julie Flanagan for teaching the displayed their sporting aptitude Residential Staff: Mr Norman Cowan, Year 9, 10 and 11 students basic study through their representation in various Mr James Reynolds, Mr Aaron Lane, skills in Term 3 preparing them for first grade teams. Oliver Shannon Mr Jack Biddle upcoming years. and casual boarder Nick Farrar were Cleaners: Mr Geoffrey Young, Ms Lee members of the successful TAS First Abbott was privileged to have a large Tribe XI cricket team contributing to their number of their community appointed House Captain: Harry Forsythe combined premiership in 2017. Oliver leaders and captains. Katrina Osborne Vice-House Captains: James Murphy, must also be commended on receiving was the first girl Senior Prefect and Samuel Weston the Mottershead Cup for the most Samuel Thatcher, Katie Miller, James Captain of Abbott Girls: Danielle (Kiki) improved player in the First XI. Samuel Murphy and Harry Forsythe were Krishnan Thatcher, Max Quorovarua and Harry Prefects. Other appointments include: 2016-17 has been a very successful Forsythe were active contributors to a Thomas Goodfellow as Athletics year for Abbott House, with a number successful rugby season in the First XV. Captain, Katie Miller as Dangar House of collective house, co-curricular/ The TAS Second XI football team has Captain and Vice Captain of Speakers, inter-house achievements in had a prosperous season captained by Samuel Thatcher as Deputy Music combination with a variety of individual Liam Treavors and consisting of Oliver Captain and Cadet Senior Under Officer accomplishments. These successes Shannon and Thomas Goodfellow with and Tom Southwell as Captain of have ranged from academic, sporting their efforts on the sporting field being Shooting. and community service endeavours recognised through their minor and CO-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS highlighting the diversity within the major premierships. TAS First XI Hockey, House. captained by Henry Perrottet, has had a Abbott House has had an extremely strong year reaching the semi-finals of successful year in the 2016/2017 Inter- RESIDENTIAL the Opens Men’s Armidale competition. House competitions thanks to the The year began with the opportunity Abbott House also made up half of the diversity, cohesiveness and dedication for new staff members to create strong TAS First IV Chess team consisting of of the community. relationships with the members of the Liam Treavors and Darcy Smyth leading Term 4, 2016 ended on a high note with House that will hopefully extend into the team to the State finals of the NSW Abbott House narrowly winning the the future. I would like to commend Mr Junior Chess League. Special mention annual Cash Cup for the first time in 32 Norman Cowan, Mr James Reynolds, Mr must go to Katrina Osborne for her years. Aaron Lane and Mr Jack Biddle for their selection in the Australian Schools Polo The House rallied together to create commitment to the House throughout team touring New Zealand in Term 2 of an artwork, a House musical piece, their first year as members of the 2017. Congratulations must also go to a play and a lip sync centred around Abbott community. Tom Southwell for his selection in the 2017 GPS shooting team. the illusive theme, ‘it all depends on The House Coast Weekend to this…’. Abbott created a satirical piece Darlington Park in Term 1 provided a ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP influenced largely by the American great bonding experience particularly ACHIEVEMENTS presidential elections whilst Hattie for the new House members. Oates led the House musical piece Academic achievement within the Despite the trip being short, the boys showcasing Abbott’s creative flare. House did not go unrecognised with experienced the fun of the surf whilst Year 12 students Samuel Thatcher, Katie Term 1, 2017 proved to be another enjoying participating in paintball Miller and Liam Treavors being awarded successful term for inter-house and visiting the Big Banana Water Park Gold Academic Colours, whilst Harry competition with Abbott introducing resulting in the unfortunate sights of Forsythe was awarded Silver Academic its newest members to the traditions of sunburnt students in budgie smugglers! 130 The Armidalian TAS through the war cry night and the the House with both the Middle and • W D Richards Award for Involvement Swimming Carnival. War cries provided Senior School teams performing to a in the Extra Curricular Life of the School a great unifying experience for the high standard. The efforts of the senior by a Year 9 boy – William Benham House which placed equal second with team consisting of James Murphy, • The Richards Academic Award for Tyrrell House. Katie Miller, Samuel Thatcher and Liam Year 12 Academic Achievement – Liam Treavors placed second overall. Despite the unfortunate result of Treavors placing fourth in the swimming The final inter-house competition • The Lincoln Family Award for carnival, Abbott was determined to for the 2016/17 calendar year was Outstanding Citizenship and make amends for their performance the Middle and Senior School Public Contributions to School Life by a Year encouraging mass participation Speaking. Speeches Ethan Bellman 10 boy – William Forsyth and collective effort in the athletics (Middle School) and Katie Miller carnival. This strategy proved to be (Senior School) were both of a high Finally, I would like to thank Mr Whalley highly successful with Abbott House standard. and Ms Riddell for their support to finishing the day in first place being the Year 12s and the House as the HOUSE AWARDS awarded both the Archdale Cup for success we experienced throughout most overall House points and the The traditional Abbott House this calendar year would not have been ‘Champion House’ for most overall lunch at the end of Term 3 saw the possible without their guidance and points per person for the first time since acknowledgment of individuals within unwavering support. 2011. Special mention must go out to the Abbott community for their service It has been a great honour for me to Thomas Goodfellow for his efforts being to the School, the House and others. lead Abbott House in 2016-17. I wish all presented the Robert Horner Fletcher The following prizes were awarded on the very best to the incoming 2017- Cup for Opens Boys Champion and the day: 2018 House Captains Luke Bray, Emily the Warren Pengilley Cup for Opens • The B J Mattingley Shield for Peddle and Vice Captain Tully Muller 100 Metre Champion, Katrina Osborne Involvement in Extra-Curricular and Year 12 cohort and encourage for receiving Girls Opens champion, activities – Samuel Thatcher them to continue to nurture the House Will Ellis for winning the U15’s camaraderie, passion and diversity and Championship Cup and Harry Forsythe • The Harrison Trophy for Service to keep adding more silverware to the for receiving the Swinton Cup for Opens Abbott – Harry Forsythe Abbott House cabinet! 1500 Metres Champion. Harry Forsythe The Cloisters Run was also a great success with a strong performance by the boys’ team headed by Thomas Goodfellow resulting in a second place finish.
The introduction of the inter-house cross country competition proved to be a strong event for Abbott House with Katrina Osborne coming Girls Runner Up Age Champion and Harry Forsythe being awarded Boys Age Champion for the over 18s division.
The inter-house Debating competition was another successful competition for
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Head of Day Houses: Mr Barney in the ‘Tooth ‘n’ Nail’ relay, much with Away from the sporting grounds, Buntine the help of our cheering Broughton Broughton house delivered just Staff representative: Ms Julie Flanagan supporters in the stands. There were as strongly. Debating was an House Captains: Saxon Hughes, numerous age champion and runner overwhelming success, with the senior Imogen Gifford ups, including Ruby Straker (Girls 12 team finishing well and the Middle Vice Captain: Jack Kaynes and under champion), Lydie Taylor (Girls School team of Hannah Neilson, Hugo 13 years runner up), Karen Baker (Girls Catterall, Lochlan Nicoll, and Piyumi The year of 2016-2017 has been one 13 years champion), Eliza Ward (Girls 14 Ekanayake leading Broughton House of growth, success and pride for years champion), Lily Neilson (Girls 15 to Middle School debating victory, Broughton House. We started off in years runner up), Emma Ward (Girls 16 bringing great points to the house Term 4 with the Cash Cup, which was a years runner up), Kitty McPhie (Girls 17 for the Clemson Cup. Our speaking learning experience for all the members years runner up), Sam Wright (Boys 17 skills didn’t stop at debating though, of the House, many of whom had never years champion), Saxon Hughes (Boys as Nicholas Bohlsen delivered a done the Cash Cup before. About 10 18 years runner up). On top of this, Ruby fantastic speech to the school during students participated in the practical Straker and Karen Baker were crowned the inter house public speaking performance of the competition, and the girls sub-junior overall runner up contest, entertaining the audience this coupled with Year 12 student and champion respectively, and Eliza on how to be ‘cool’. Hannah Neilson Angus Eichorn’s hilarious Ariana Grande Ward won the overall girls Junior crown, again outshone her competition, lip sync and classmate Imogen Gifford’s making it an extremely successful delivering an extremely interesting portrait and the whole house song all carnival for Broughton. and well-researched speech on war contributed to a successful completion and its impacts, again bringing home The annual Cloisters Run was another of the Cash Cup, and from this we as a Middle School public speaking gold for triumphant occasion for Broughton. For House were determined to improve. Broughton. the boys, the team of William Blackwell, The next major event was the Henry Starr, Joe Kermode, Remy Taylor, The Year 12s of Broughton including Swimming Carnival and War Cries Duncan Chalmers and Saxon Hughes Imogen Gifford, Jack Kaynes, Angus earlier this year, which was an stormed home in an impressive fourth Eichorn, Reuben Charley-Briggs, Sinclair overwhelming success for the House. place. The girls team of Lily Neilson, Moore, Isobel Robertson, Caton Lupica, After a somewhat disappointing Eliza Ward and Emma Ward absolutely Ziggy Harris, myself and newcomer warcries attempt the night before, we smashed the race, coming in first place Matthew Giakoumi have all achieved came together as a house and more by a convincing distance. The Cloisters many things in our last year of wearing than made up for it the next day at the Run was a great start to the Athletics the yellow. Ziggy, Reuben, Imogen swimming championships. Broughton carnival, where Broughton outshone and Sinclair all completed subjects charged home finishing third in overall the other day houses coming in at an involving one or multiple major works, points and fourth in points per person, overall third. Once again there were an achievement impressive to say the and considering the unfortunately many age champions and runner ups, least, and after witnessing these majors numerous absences the house mostly from the girls mentioned above. their hard work throughout the year has performed extremely well to have such As a house captain I was very proud of been well reflected. an outcome. every student who attended the day, Notable standouts include Ziggy’s Broughton finished with many prizes, as each time I saw a yellow shirt they’d ball-pit Individual Performance for his winning the sub-junior and junior be jumping, running, throwing or in the HSC Drama, and Matthew Giakoumi’s relays, as well as Saxon Hughes, Eliza line waiting to compete, making the assembly performance of the accordion, Ward, Emma Ward, Sam Wright, Jacob mass participation goal a reality. which was hilarious and different - Fernandez, Ruby Straker and Karen something I’m sure will remain in the Baker swimming to a convincing win memories of those who saw it for a long time (especially our ‘head of
132 The Armidalian house’ Ms Flanagan, whom the song was dedicated to). The academic achievement didn’t stop there, with Imogen, Ziggy, Caton and myself all receiving one or more Valedictory Day prizes, which is exciting and rewarding for the many hours of work put in over our HSC year.
A special thanks must go to Ms Flanagan, who has put up with us, supported us and put us in our place (rightfully so) for the entirety of our Broughton involvement. I am sure that Ziggy, Angus, Jack, Sinclair, Reuben and I will never forget having her as our Year 9 advisor, where while helping us settle into senior school; the never- ending banter, Uno-fights and joke- cracking took a large proportion of our time each day - all of which continues to this day.
As we leave Broughton and TAS, on behalf of my fellow Year 12s, I am excited to see Broughton continue to grow and flourish as a house, to sustain and improve on the already high standard set across all levels of house competition, including sport, speaking and the dramatic arts. It has been a pleasure leading the yellow swimming team this year, and I am sure next year’s leaders will do a fantastic job at keeping the house’s legacy.
Saxon Hughes
133 Croft
Head of House: Mr David Drain Senior mentoring within the house Nick has competed in various Deputy Head of House: Mr Todd has been a strong point with Mr Drain tournaments and is ranked fourth in the Currell implementing a buddy system for state for his age based on state finals, is Housemother: Mrs Vickey O’Brien new students. Under this, Year 11s are ranked 432 in Australia for all ages and Duty Staff: Mr Patrick O’Connor, Mr assigned a Year 9 to watch over and most recently was runner-up in country Faisal Habib, Miss Jennifer Goldsworthy, look after. This has had a huge impact championships; singles and doubles. Miss Tamara Milojkovic on the relationships within Croft as Mike Nyathi has represented Croft in Captain: Jock McMaster it gives more of a sense of home for chess and was part of the TAS Chess Vice Captain: Michael Baldock the younger students and allows the First IV playing in the NSW Junior Chess Captain of Croft Girls: Kaliya Alldridge Year 11 to talk and help them through League. Bailey Widders gave the official their first year in a senior boarding valedictory address at the Australian
house. Weekend activities such as the Indigenous Education Foundation RESIDENTIAL LIFE inflatable pool course and the slip and Graduation Dinner in Sydney. The boarding house life within Croft slide have been great for students on Croft also diversifies itself with a large reflects a diverse range of students from the weekend, as they are out of the number of students in this year’s school different countries and places across house and bonding with the fellow production The Government Inspector: Australia, and various residential staff all Croft boys. Hugh Worsley, Colby Haynes, George of whom the boys get along well with. This year Croft was proud to have Lane, Ellen Coote, Will Almond, Angus Another beloved member of the Croft students with high senior leadership Haire, Kaliya Alldridge, John Moore and staff community is Mrs O’Brien, our roles within the school. These included: Yannick Tursan d’Espaignet all in the housemother. Croft is very privileged Jim Orr (Senior Prefect and Captain cast. to have her in this role, as she is always of Football), Michael Baldock (Deputy maintaining the wellbeing of the John Moore played the lead role in Senior Prefect and Captain of Rugby), students at the highest standard and PLC production of The Sound of Music. Hugh Worsley (Prefect and Vice-Captain talks to the students of Croft at least It has been great to see so many boys of Debating), Lachlan Knowles (Vice- once a week. We commend the efforts push themselves out of their comfort Captain of Football, Captain of Triathlon of our Cleaning staff, as the manner zone and take opportunities that and Co-Captain of Athletics) and Sam of our rooms and bathrooms when have been presented to them, such as Cannington (Vice-Captain of Shooting). arriving home from school is excellent. Wally Bremner’s term long exchange Major achievements within the to Stanford Lake College, South Africa. The school year commenced with the house haave included Hugh Worsley We’ve also been lucky enough to traditional Coast Weekend, where each representing TAS in the Rotary Public welcome into the House exchange boarding house stays in the one place Speaking Competition and being a Findlay Rose-Bristow (Scotland), Marius and completes a range of activities. member of the First IV that made it to Gehrang (Germany), Noah Cheyer (U.S) Throughout my time at Croft this has the semi-finals of the National Virtual and Luca Sampson (South Africa). been a great way to establish great Debating Competition. relationships with the boys in different It was warming also to see a number years. The Triple Crown award has been of boys and girls from the house also achieved by a number of students in involved in the weekly Minimbah The in-House academic tuition has Croft including Hugh Worsley, Jim Orr, program (Jim Orr, Bailey Widders, Hugh been a positive area for Croft as we are Michael Baldock and Georgie O’Brien. Worsley, Ellen Coote, Bonnie Bremner, privileged enough to have teaching Further to these has been Nick Barnier’s Edward Pitt, George Lane, Anthony staff from the school come into Croft outstanding achievements in tennis. Russell-Thomas, Molly Pinnock, Wally during prep time and assist students Bremner, Nick Barnier and John Moore). with their academic work.
134 The Armidalian Firsts team achievements have been To follow on from the war cries, the Athletics revealed the elation and seen throughout a large range of TAS Swimming Carnival was a great success competitive nature of Croft boys and sports such as Rugby (Michael Baldock for Croft. This year all students in girls. Those with high athletic ability and Edward Pitt), Cricket (James Hartog- Croft pushed their boundaries and achieved impressive results and Smith, Henry Smith and James Wicks), participated in more and more events. emphasised Croft’s name throughout Football (Jim Orr, Lachlan Knowles, We achieved a second place in the the day. The Croft members showed Flynn Ihle and Emerson Browning), overall points per house member their ‘fun’ side. We had a dragon mascot Hockey (Henry Smith and Toby Smith), award. competing in the 100m and everyone Tennis (Nick Barnier), Basketball (Jacko was running with friends and a lot of Huang), Shooting (Sam Cannington), friendly competition between rivals was Netball (Bonnie Bremner and Courtney evident. All in all, the athletics day was Stewart) and Rowing (Sam Cannington memorable for all members of Croft and and Michael Baldock). it was good to see boys and girls unite with each other. CO-CURRICULAR REPORT Cross Country for most in Croft was a The Cash Cup was a great way to start fun afternoon out, as everyone ran in the Co-curricular year off with the groups and had a good time getting house spirit at an all-time high. Coming participation points. The fact that third overall shocked us all, as we had The Cloisters Run was undisputedly everyone was willing to have a go just such an admirable performance and one of the best events for Croft. Not to get points for a house event reflects artwork, we were convinced that we only because of the runners, but also the good qualities within every Croft would be first or second, however we because of the sheer presence of the student. were ‘robbed’. Croft boys and girls supporting all those The Clemson Cup displayed an ample running - a true indication of House amount of character from multiple spirit. The boys team came first and the Jock McMaster individuals as lots of boys and girls girls placed third. stepped up to debate and public speak. The senior speaker, Flynn Ihle talked about the hot topic of marriage equality and presented a very strong speech. Mac Orr represented Croft in the Middle School public speaking competition, coming a close second. In both Middle and Senior School debating Croft made it to the grand finals and lost by just a couple of points in each but displayed a huge effort.
The War Cries competition was a highlight for Croft, not in terms of results but the way that all of Croft House united and invested copious amounts of time and effort. From my perspective, the amount of willingness every student put towards the war cries was not reflected in the result. 135 Green
Head of Day Houses: Mr Barney In Middle School, we had 11 NCIS nine leadership positions (including Buntine representations, from Football to Middle School Monitors), and five Green Staff representative: Mr Richard Swimming and Athletics. We also had House students in a Firsts sporting Newton a number of students in representative team. Overall, we had an astounding 46 House Captains: Thomas Wright, Eliza Cricket and Rugby, CIS Cross Country, areas where a Green House member has Cunningham as well as a number of age-group represented themselves or the school House Vice Captain: Oscar Alcorn champions in the Athletics and in activities ranging from the Armidale Swimming Carnivals. Other co- Eisteddfod and the National Virtual curricular activities also stood out Debating Competition to the NSW All For Green House, this has been a year for Middle School with Green House Schools Triathlon Championships and of exceptional co-curricular, academic students participating in the Tri-Schools’ the AAGPS Head of the River Rowing and leadership involvement, both debating teams and da Vinci Decathlon, Regatta. individually and as a house. From Years along with an outstanding nine people In conclusion, I am so proud of all of 6 to 12, it is obvious that the level of in the Middle School Play, taking part in the achievements of Green House this commitment has done nothing but both acting and stage crew. year, both collectively and individually. run in parallel to our Round Square If I can say that I was impressed by the Every member has in some ways been values, as well as showing the diversity level of achievement in the Middle challenged, tried something new, of interests and talent within group. School, I would have to say that I am and ultimately, grown. While each Green has had a very successful year in inexpressibly proud of the Senior achievement listed above deserves terms of a variety of achievements. In School. It amazes me how many things its own report, it has clearly been a inter-house competitions, the senior the people of Green House can do. year of success and I know that this is debating team managed to come first, In summary, the first semester alone, something that will continue in the beating Abbott in the finals. Even in we had six NCIS representations, five future as those in younger years take the Cash Cup, with limited preparation members in the Anzac Ceremonial the reins and make this house their time, I can proudly say that in a lot Guard, seven participants in the Coffs own. of ways this event represented what Harbour Ocean Swim, eight leaders Green House stands for in the way that in the Cadets Leadership Course, 14 while we all have our strengths, the sporting and academic Colours and culmination of those who are creative, Tom Wright Medallions, another 10 physical activity those who can act, and ultimately, awards, 22 academic speech day prizes, those who just want to ‘give it a go’, and because of this, we managed to come out on top of the day houses.
While Green is at its core a group of students, I am so proud of every single member in their personal achievements, their school representations and their actions is taking part in activities that challenge and push them.
136 The Armidalian Ross
Head of Day Houses: Mr Barney This ecstatic feeling carried forward into Ross House’s year was again Buntine further competitions. The swimming boosted with a victory from Owen Staff representative: Mr Allan Moore carnival the next day saw large house Chandler in the Senior School public House Captains: Sebastian Scott, participation, and war cries reminiscent speaking competition, with his Matilda Waterson of the night before were constant enthralling speech touching on many Vice Captain: Nicholas Kirk throughout the day. contemporary ideas.
Overall, this year for Ross House has been a resounding success. The young Looking upon disappointing results men and women are involved in from previous years, the expectation for countless areas around the school. A Ross House in 2017 was bleak. Things number of members are representing kicked of to a predictable start with a the school in firsts sporting teams, clear loss in Cash Cup. Ironically, the music, chess, and further extra- theme of ‘It all depends on this’ was curricular activities. Ross House brought used to create a performance on Ross home many well accepted victories, House not losing anymore. and this is a trend which will hopefully The spirit displayed in the following continue for many more years to come. inter-house competitions is display of the tenacity that the young men and women of Ross House contain. From Sebastian Scott the loss, Ross House was able to use the In the Cloisters Run, we cheered home negative feelings of disappointment our girls’ team which came second, and embarrassment to collectively build while the boys’ finished fifth. The towards a victory. athletics carnival again saw great house This was seen at war cry night, which participation. In both the swimming was a huge success. Early efforts and athletics carnival we didn’t finish of learning and perfecting the war on the bottom of the table, which was a cries were filled with enthusiasm and success in our eyes! willingness. The hard work soon paid off, and the effort that had been put in was displayed through volume, energy and the presence obtained by arguably the smallest house on the stage. The spirit and determination produced by Ross House was rewarded with a victory, the first of its kind, where a day house won the war cry competition.
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Head of House: Mr James Pennington Tyrrell House also dominated the polo each week, as with all the other Deputy Head of House: Mr Justin hockey field, with Sterling George sports, being exemplary. It must also Davies and Seb Etheridge being a part of the be recognised that Liam Donaldson House Captain: Liam Donaldson Firsts Boys hockey, and Lucy Fenwicke, captained the First XI cricket through House Vice Captains: Lukas Cook, Charlotte George and Lily Etheridge a successful season resulting in joint William Whitney being a part of the Firsts Girls hockey. premiers and Liv Fenwicke, captain Captain of Tyrrell Girls: Jessie Digby As a further elucidation of the athletic of Firsts Netball, similarly having a capabilities of the house, a number successful season. of the students represented TAS at Perhaps the most outstanding RESIDENTIAL the 2016 Head of the River rowing achievement of the house regarding regatta, those of which included Ben sporting prowess, however, would Tyrrell 2017 has experienced a highly Louis, Nick Makeham, Sterling George, arguably be the large number of successful year, again upholding a Stockley Warton, Dan Lethbridge and students who competed in the Triple high sporting standard and academic Nick Makeham. Regarding swimming, Crown, one of the school’s most consistency. With Mr Pennington a sport renowned within Tyrrell due prestigious awards, for completing the continuing as Head of House and to our dominance at the swimming Coffs 2km Ocean Swim, the City to Surf, Mr Davies as Deputy, Tyrrell as a carnival, recognition must go to and the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. community and house, but also Lucy Fenwicke, who represented the These students include many now Year at an individual level has upheld top percentile of young Australian 12s completing it in 2016: Sam Kealey, its renowned stands of all round swimmers at Nationals, in both the Lukas Cook, Liam Donaldson, Will Bartel, achievement. 100m and 200m Breaststroke. Olivia Fenwicke, Bayley Fellowes, Harry As with previous years, our perennial Gall, Jordan Frahm and Stockley Warton. prowess on the sporting field cannot Many Year 10s and 11s completed this be overlooked. In rugby, we had many year; Bailey Bourke, Lucy Fenwicke, boys playing full seasons in the First XV, Sterling George, Dan Lethbridge,Ben including Wally Davidson, Cal Moffatt, Louis, Nicholas Makeham, Sam Marshall, Ben Hamparsum, Nick Makeham, Ben Luke Rorke and PJ Woodburn. Louis and Dan Lethbridge. To further exemplify the ability of the Tyrrell Academically, 2016’s Year 12 studemt rugby boys, both Joshua Jones and Charlie Wyatt was named Dux of TAS Toby Markerink (Year 10/under 16’s) 2016 alongside Jarrod Bourke and represented Central North, made the Brent Rees achieving highly impressive combined country schools rugby team, marks, and Jessie Digby received Silver with Josh also being selected in the colours in academic achievement in GPS President’s 16Bs as captain, whilst 2016. Holly Billinghurst in Year 11 took Ben Hamparsum was also selected part in the 2017 school production The in the GPS Third XV. We also had Government Inspector and we had many boys, chiefly from the Middle School, representatives in both premiership Whilst water polo is typically more of a partaking in the NAIDOC assembly, winning First XI Football, including Liam social sport than a competitive one, the including Corie Ruttley, Vincenti Tongia, Donaldson (Year 12) and Bailey Bourke efforts and presence of Tyrrell with the Eli Lohse and Toby Markerink. (Year 11). team year in year out, including Jessie Digby, Liam Donaldson, Sam Kealey, Stockley Warton, Olivia Fenwicke and Lucy Fenwicke cannot be overlooked, with their commitment to Firsts water
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Wally Davidson, Year 12, was presented Outstanding mentions must be made with the award for Runner up winner to Nick Makeham who for the second of the 2016 School Based trainee at the year running won the Opens 3km, and beginning of the year, a recognition of 15 year old Sam Jones close behind his commitment to the school based in second place, where Nick and Sam traineeship program implemented by respectively placed first and third in TAS over the past two years. cross country which overall Tyrrell won.
Within the other inter-house sporting competitions Tyrrell was highly CO-CURRICULAR Warton and Hamish Cannington, competitive in all: first inter-house Continuing with past years substantial who won the 4x50m Freestyle Relay, cricket, first in tug of war, second in presence within all inter-House Lucy Fenwicke, Jessie Digby, Liam ping-pong, and third in futsal. Overall, competitions, 2017 has been no Donaldson, Olivia Fenwicke, Hamish it was another highly successful year of different. Starting the inter-house Cannington and Louis Cannington, co-curricular competitions. competitions with a strong second who were all age champions of their place performance in the Cash Cup, respective year groups. starring vice captain Bill Whitney, Liam Donaldson Lucy Fenwicke and Liam Donaldson Tyrrell’s performance focused on mass- came out as overall senior champions participation was nothing short of a for both boys and girls, greatly entertaining piece, reflecting upon contributing to Tyrrell’s convincing our heritage, multiculturalism, unity win. Following this was the TAS and passion - which of course was as athletics carnival, Tyrrell overall placing humorous as could possibly be. An second. Nick Makeham and Charlotte outstanding highlight and effort of George both age champions of their this performance was Bill Whitney and respective ages, with Liv Fenwicke, Liam Hattie Makeham’s hysterically brilliant Donaldson and Tayla Frahm runners up. lipsync exclaimed by head of creative arts Mr Andrew O’Connell as the “best yet”.
Following this, the annual war cries was also a powerful performance from Tyrrell, as a joint second place with Abbott. Next was the swimming carnival, where as a house, we continued our dominance in the pool, outright and undeniably winning almost every age group, with mass participation from the rest of the house. Due to the competitive strive and willingness to have a go, we came out as winners overall. Special mentions must go to our Senior Relay consisting of Will Bartel, Liam Donaldson, Stockley
139 Dangar/Moyes
Head of House: Miss Alex Pollitt Deputy Head of House: Mrs Joanne Benham (T2-) Housemother: Mrs Julie Crozier (T2-) Duty Staff: Mrs Anne Corrigan (T2-), Miss Naomi Blackford (T1-3), Miss Jane Chivers, Miss Georgia Everingham (T2-), Miss Charlotte Hunt, Miss Belinda Macri, Miss Rachel Moran, Miss Katie Nicklin (T1), Miss Dakotah Scott, Ms Chris Zhu (T1-3) House Captain: Katie Miller Vice-Captain: Madison Alldridge
We are coming to a close on what has been an extremely busy and successful year for the Dangar/Moyes community. Our rapidly growing numbers has seen our presence in the school and the Miss Pollitt and Year 11 girls Georgiana O’Brien, Bonnie Bremner and Ellen Coote community grow across many fields. Staffing in 2017 has seen a significant Tall for a Cure, volunteering for Day for On a national level we had Lucy shift farewelling our duty staff Miss Girls, and preparing to leave on the Fenwicke compete in the 200m Nicklin, Miss Waninga, and Miss annual Thailand service trip. breaststroke earning 10th place and Greene, as well as our House Deputy being awarded swimming Honours. Miss Toogood. Whilst we were sad to In the sporting community our girls Students achieved Gold and Silver see these go we also welcomed many thrived this year with representatives colours in academics, sports, and new additions to our staff and saw the for soccer, touch football, basketball, creative arts, and our presence in the appointment of Mrs Benham as House netball, athletics, and swimming NCIS creative arts community grew as many Deputy and, for pastoral care of Middle competitions, with Molly Pinnock and girls participated in school productions, School, Miss Crozier as Housmother. Taylah Frahm being selected for the the Armidale Eisteddfod, and Ellen On a similar note I was appointed as NCIS soccer team. On a broader level Coote and Hattie Oates achieving the first House Captain with Madison members of the house participated state titles at the annual Shakespeare Alldridge as Vice Captain, other actively in town competitions for Carnival. leaders being appointed as prefects, netball, soccer, and hockey, with TAS with Senior Prefect Treenie Osborne, 4/5 netball and TAS women’s hockey As house captain, I can say that my sporting captains, co-curricular captains making it into semi-finals, as well as pride for the girls’ achievements is and vice captains, SRC members, and larger scale events such as the Coffs immense, and as I prepare to pass cadet leaders. The prefects headed Ocean Swim. Two girls, Olivia Fenwicke the house leadership onto next our involvement in community service and Georgiana O’Brien became the first years cohort I feel confident that our with four girls partaking in be Brave TAS girls to complete the Hawkesbury incredible group of girls will continue to and Shave, a spirit that emanated Canoe Classic (and also achieving their achieve well into the future. throughout the year with blood Triple Crown) and were in the first donation, volunteering for the Salvation female rowing squad which competed Army’s Red Shield Appeal, participating at the NSW Head of the River, achieving Katie Miller in the City 2 Surf raising funds for Stand silver colours for their efforts. 140 The Armidalian 141 C0-curricular Life
142 The Armidalian 143 Director of Co-Curricular
Cash Cup: Abbott This attitude of grit and determination More locally, increased participation Clemson Cup: Broughton is promoted in all co-curricular in North Coast Independent Schools Hickson Cup: Tyrrell programs at TAS. That students who are (NCIS) competition has provided a Interhouse Cup: Croft committed in so many areas combine pathway for students to compete at Swimming: Tyrrell this with academic success is not a NSW Combined Independent Schools War Cries: Ross surprise and highlights the symbiotic (NSWCIS) competition and at State and relationship between the two. National level. Athletics: Abbott In the words of Kurt Hahn: “There is Many of these students are recognised Cloisters Run more to us than we know. If we can in the following reports for both their Boys - Croft be made to see it, perhaps for the rest achievements and their example to Girls - Broughton of our lives we will be unwilling to other students. Amongst these is Lucy Basketball: Tyrrell settle for less”. The TAS Blue and the Fenwicke (Year 11) who was awarded Cricket: Tyrrell Triple Crown were developed with Honours after placing 10th at the Futsal: Croft this philosophy in mind. Both awards National Titles in the 200m breaststroke. Table Tennis: Croft continue to inspire more students to Lucy was also presented with the Pierre Senior School Public Speaking: Ross serve, to lead, to challenge themselves de Coubertin Award for living the Middle School Public Speaking: and to discover themselves. As a result, Olympic Spirit through her contribution Broughton they are better equipped to contribute to swimming and her example to others Senior School Debating: Green to their world both now and beyond across a range of sports. Middle School Debating: Broughton school. The First XI Football team won their Not to be constrained by our regional fourth straight ADFA First Division locality our Senior debating team Premiership. That our Second XI won Why is it that TAS can boast arguably ventured into the world of virtual the Second Division Premiership is a one of the largest school teams, of 144 debating making it to the finals of reflection of the depth and strength of students, 10 staff and 4 parents, in an this National competition. This is new Football at TAS. In 2017 TAS fielded four iconic event like the City2Surf? Is it the territory for our expanding debating Opens teams. However, what was most opportunity to raise funds for a worthy program but a direction that has gratifying is that TAS Football Club were cause; to serve others? This year the immense possibilities. Other cerebral awarded the ADFA Club of the Year and TAS Team raised funds for Muscular challenges included competing in Mr Cameron Patrick the Association’s Dystrophy, and more specifically ‘Stand the NSW Junior Chess League. The Best and Fairest player. Tall for a Cure’ an initiative of Old TAS Senior Chess team continued Armidalian Drew Schofield. Perhaps it There was incredible growth in its dominance in the North West, is just part of our DNA. We value that Hockey in 2017 with over 100 students representing the region in Sydney. which is hard to obtain; we appreciate representing TAS. The opportunity tasks that demand greater effort. 2017 has seen continued involvement to play in multiple teams – girls’ and in AAGPS competition at Athletics, womens’, mixed and grade - has Being isolated is challenging. Just Rifles, Rugby and Rowing. The first TAS obvious benefits in developing the ask our First XV rugby team, who girls to represent in GPS competition skills of individuals, however, it has also travelled to Sydney for six GPS fixtures, competed in the Second VIII at the GPS provided a culture of teamwork that including four consecutive fixtures Rifle Shooting Championships in July. permeates throughout the club. On the overlapping the HSC Trial exams. It is back of this, many players were selected these challenges that inspire students in representative teams including Lily to strive to be better; to overcome Neilson and Samuel Wright who were adversity, to beat the odds. selected in NSW teams.
144 The Armidalian Netball also continued its growth with ‘Soldier On’ recognises the service of Together they guide and nurture TAS fielding five senior teams and a Old Boys to their country but also the students, inspiring them to grow Netta team in Junior School. The depth strong values of mateship that exists and flourish. I am both in awe and created competition for selection in within the TAS community. It was fitting sincerely grateful for their unbelievable the Firsts team and it was pleasing to that the opening performance was commitment; their ability to give see teams develop throughout the sung by a choir made up of current without counting the cost and to season. Perhaps most encouraging was boys and girls, Old Armidalians, staff, support our students to follow their the success of TAS 5 who improved parents and friends. passion. throughout the season making it to the On the first weekend of the April The Macquarie Marketing Group Survey grand final. holidays, 45 primary rugby teams conducted in Term 3, endorsed our The TAS rowing crews relished the from clubs and schools across NSW commitment to activity beyond the opportunity to compete at the AAGPS, and Queensland shared a memorable classroom. Whist it is encouraging to NSW Schoolboys’ and NSW Schoolgirls’ experience at the TAS Rugby Carnival. receive the positive feedback there are Heads of the River. None more so Our special guest, former Wallaby also challenges that lie ahead and the than the Boys First IV, who in a photo Warwick Waugh expounded the virtues opportunities for growth demand that finish, were awarded third place, 0.44 of grassroots ruby: playing for the love we continue to strive to be better. seconds behind Joeys and 0.21 seconds of the game, celebrating the victories The achievements within each activity in front of Riverview. When the crew and soaking up the defeats. Warwick are too broad and many to mention stood on the podium the whole squad also shared with us his philosophy on in this report, However, I would like celebrated. There was a wonderful sport, business and life in general; do to congratulate all students who sense that everyone who had shared things in order to become a better accomplished their goals this year, who this journey was standing alongside person - a simple litmus test that we can brought credit to themselves, their them. all use. team and their School. The Creative Arts Department staged The involvement of staff and parents Many of the highlights are mentioned three outstanding productions. in our co-curricular programs continue in the ensuing reports and I commend to provide the glue that binds the TAS them to you. The Senior School Production, The community. Government Inspector, performed to Mr Will Caldwell a packed Hoskins Theatre over five Director of Co-curricular nights whilst the Middle School Play Into the Woods showcased the emerging talent at TAS. Not to be outdone, the Junior School produced an amazing performance of Suessical The Musical Jnr. All were a tribute to the hard work and organisation of staff and the enthusiasm and commitment of students.
TAS welcomed internationally renowned composer, Paul Jarman, to the school to commission a piece depicting the spirit of TAS.
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Back Row (L to R): Thomas Goodfellow, Michael Baldock, Liam Donaldson, Thomas Wright, Sebastian Scott, Tom Southwell, Nicholas Kirk, Henry Perrottet, Jack Kaynes Front Row: Imogen Gifford, Ziggy Harris, Olivia Fenwicke, Harry Pollard, Mr Will Caldwell, Mr Murray Guest, James Orr, Katie Miller, Lachlan Knowles, Katrina Osborne
CO-CURRICULAR CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN
Athlethics Lachlan Knowles, Thomas Goodfellow Basketball Nick Kirk Kobi Hall Chess Harry Pollard Cricket Liam Donaldson Equestrian Katrina Osborne Football James Orr Lachlan Knowles Hockey Henry Perrottet Music Sebastian Scott, Imogen Gifford Jacqueline Barrett, Samuel Thatcher Netball Olivia Fenwicke Rowing Sebastian Scott Rugby Michael Baldock Shooting Tom Southwell Sam Cannington Speakers Thomas Wright Hugh Worsley, Katie Miller Swimming Jack Kaynes, Olivia Fenwicke Jessica Digby Theatre Ziggy Harris Katie Miller Triathlon Lachlan Knowles
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The tremendous success that we have NSW SHAKESPEARE CARNIVAL MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNICAL enjoyed in our academic program is PRODUCTION CLUB Term 2 came to a close with two groups definitely helped by the mammoth of students headed down to Sydney and dynamic cocurricular Creative Arts We have continued to have a dedicated to represent the region at the NSW program offered at TAS. As has been the group of Middle School students Shakespeare Carnival after winning trend for many years now we have seen learning the craft of theatrical design their sections at the Regional Carnival an increase in the number of students and technical operation from our hosted at TAS. Will Almond, Tom Bailey, involved, the number of events in the Technical Supervisor Mr Michael Ellen Coote, George Lane and Kira calendar, the standard and quality of Cornford. Those students have been Dooner devised a playful co-opting the work create, and – most importantly a source of invaluable support with of Shakespeare's tragic figures in an – the enthusiasm and joy on display by lighting, sound and technical work on (ultimately disastrous) new romantic all our performers and audiences. a variety of school events and external comedy in the Group Mashup section functions and the passion for their work while Hattie Oates, Disa Smart and is a credit to all involved. Molly Dooner performed a beautiful TAS PRODUCTION – THE new composition inspired from Romeo GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR and Juliet in the Music section. It was JUNIOR SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB The year began with the annual school against great competition and with AND MUSICAL – SEUSSICAL THE production in Term 1 and this year’s tremendous celebration that both MUSICAL JR. irreverent bespoke adaptation of Nikolai groups won their sections, seeing TAS Gogol’s The Government Inspector had take home two of the five crowns. An Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat the audience in absolute stitches thanks outstanding achievement for a regional and all the other favourite Dr Seuss to the incredible comedic work from the school and so impressed by the work characters sprang to life onstage in school’s best buffoons. The show was were the members of the Sport For Jove Junior School’s production of Seussical full of wacky and wonderful characters Theatre Company that the musicians The Musical JR., a fantastical musical and highlighted the exemplary acting were invited to record a song to be used extravaganza that was performed with skills of TAS students who have some in their professional summer season. such spirit from the smallest Whos to particularly impressive slapstick the largest animals. The spectacle and chops. A live band accompanied the pageantry of the production impressed show adding to the jaunty gypsy tone MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION – as much as they entertained and once and allowed for a number of full- INTO THE WOODS JR. again having every Junior School cast song and dance numbers. And student on stage proved to be no Inspired by our seniors, the students of thanks go to our dedicated team as mean feat. But they acted and sounded Middle School – with the support from the set, costumes and props looked amazing thanks to the hard work of Mrs Mrs Cleaver and her team of specialists extraordinary. Choosing a play as the Cleaver, Mrs Baumgartner, Mrs Butcher – gave tremendous performances major production was a significant and all the rest of our Junior School that left audiences entertained and departure from the many musicals of teachers, staff and parent volunteers spellbound. The strength of the previous years but our talented cast and thanks should also go to those production was truly to be found in the proved that whatever the show might involved in making the wacky sets and ensemble, with all our talented actors’ be TAS will always create an amazing, zany costumes. It was a fitting end to a colourful characters and beautiful entertaining spectacle. year of wonderful performances on the voices filling the Hoskins stage with Hoskins stage and a credit to all. energy. I can’t think of a Middle School production where all the elements worked so perfectly well together and all involved should be congratulated on a marvellous achievement. 148 The Armidalian CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC in Australia having the opportunity As part of this project he spent We have enjoyed the continued to go through world-class training a week at TAS as Composer in blossoming of our co-curricular Music with leading artists. One of our pipers, Residence and during this time he program, with more students than ever Hayley Whitehill, joined rock legend worked with elective Music classes, learning an instrument or having Voice John Farnham to perform ‘You’re the choirs, instrumental ensembles and lessons and this has had a positive flow Voice’ as part of the Red Hot Summer individual students. He is an inspiring on effect to our ensembles. Our Senior Tour in Port Macquarie and followed and passionate musician and music String Ensemble, Camerata, more this up by performing alongside Sir educator and his enthusiasm was than doubled in size and our Choral Paul McCartney with the Sydney School infectious amongst the staff and program also saw significant growth of Piping and Drumming. Meanwhile students. The project culminated in with the formation of new ensembles. TAS cellist, Disa Smart, spent a week two spectacular TAS Foundation Paul TAS Singers has been joined by: TAS of her holidays at the 56th annual Jarman concerts that captured the Cantique, a female voice choir; TAS Melbourne State Music Camp where spirit of TAS and the spirit of the TAS Young Voices, a choir for Middle School she auditioned and gained entry to community. The evenings showcased students with unchanged voices; and the most senior ensemble, the Bishop the very best of our singers, choirs and TAS Voices, the combined Middle and Orchestra. instrumentalists (not to mention the Senior School Choirs. Our Chamber majesty of the Memorial Hall and our Music Program now includes the TAS refurbished organ) and this initiative Piano Trio, which joins our TAS Senior TAS FOUNDATION PAUL JARMAN has left an incredible legacy – the String Quartet. So large is our program CONCERTS most notable of which was the world that students now work with over 30 premiere of Paul's commissioned work A feature of 2017 was the TAS co-curricular Music teachers each week 'Soldier On', which captures so much Foundation’s commissioning of across instruments and voice and our that is important to TAS. internationally renowned composer students are also involved in many and conductor Paul Jarman to compose of the New England Conservatorium a new piece inspired by the Old Boys Mr Andrew O’Connell of Music (NECOM) ensembles. And who served our country. Creative Arts Coordinator along with our other ensembles it was another great year for the Big Band with consecutive wins at the Armidale Eisteddfod and the introduction of some funky new repertoire performed at TAS@Dusk, the Paul Jarman Concert and Speech Day. TAS was well represented at the 2017 Armidale Eisteddfod, where we went from being the very first performers with TAS Trebles up to the final performers of the whole Eisteddfod (and the audience favourites), TAS FanTAStics.
In other achievements, nine TAS students were selected to be part of Gondwana Choirs, the leading group in Australian choral performance with the most accomplished young people
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On March 28 2017, 200 students from 17 primary and secondary schools across the region attended the Sydney Academy of Chess tournament hosted by TAS. It was the largest tournament the Academy has ever held outside Sydney. Board to board, players squeezed into Memorial Hall to play five rounds of individual 'Swiss' competition format where no-participant is eliminated from the tournament. Chess clocks ensured the games ran smoothly, limiting each player to 15 minutes per game. Year 12 TAS students Darcy Smyth, Harry Pollard and Liam Treavors were all successful in being placed in the top five players.
For the third year in a row, TAS were The TAS Chess First IV, comprising Harry It was an excellent opportunity for Pollard, Liam Treavors, Darcy Smyth our new senior team to play some and Mike Nyathi played well all year, challenging chess, and will prepare however, with their departure after them well for next year’s competition. their HSC examinations, a relatively Chess also featured as one of the many inexperienced team stepped up to take friendly competitions against Old their place and compete in the State Armidalians on TAS Reunion Weekend. final held in Sydney. Ms Catherine Boydell Year 11 students Angus Cornall, Chess Coordinator Yannick Tursan D’Espiagnet, Sambavan Jeyakumar and Rowan Hey (Year 7) braced themselves and relished the experience, despite the tough competition. In the first round against Kandos High School TAS lost three boards to one.
In the next round, against a very strong the regional NSW Junior Chess League team from Smith Hill High School in Champions for the New England North Wollongong, TAS did not even get a West division, with games played against look in, but the final two rounds against O’Connor Catholic College (TAS 4 OCC Merewether High School (Newcastle) 0), Calrossy Anglican School (TAS 3 CAS and Kooringal High School (Wagga 1), Inverell High School (TAS 2 IHS 2) and Wagga) were a little better as Angus, Narrabri High School (TAS 3 NHS 1). Sam and Rowan each had a win.
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Coordinator: Mr Tim Hughes success against Canberra Grammar While they did not progress further in Captain: Thomas Wright School before meeting Walford the competition, all speakers gained Vice Captains: Katie Miller, Hugh Anglican School for Girls, Adelaide, invaluable experience. Our foray into Worsley in the third round. Being given the this new competition was eye-opening Silver Colours: Owen Chandler, Katie Negative case, TAS had to work hard and valuable and will continue in 2018. Miller, Hugh Worsley, Thomas Wright to argue against the topic ‘That the For the first time, debating was added Winner of the Clemson Cup: Broughton government should deploy a fat tax’. to the co-curricular competition against House but won them the debate. With a semi- Farrer Memorial Agricultural High final berth, the team had a right to be School (15 May) for the Dick Hodgson MS Public Speaking - Broughton nervous going up against Canberra Shield. A Year 7 team comprising Will SS Public Speaking – Ross Girls’ Grammar whose articulate Jubb, Hugo Catterall, Frank Perrottet SS Debating - Green rebuttals, well-scaffolded argument and Ethan Bellman successfully debated MS Debating – Broughton and rapid-fire delivery left our team the topic ‘That the voting age should be like a rabbit in the headlights. CGGS lowered to 16 years’. SENIOR DEBATING progressed straight to the grand final, leaving TAS with a second-chance An Opens team of Tom Wright, Nicholas The power of persuasion took our amidst our HSC Trials against PLC Bohlsen, Owen Chandler and Henry senior debaters to places they have Perth – also too strong, but eventually O’Neil argued for the case ‘That the never been before – literally, debating the runners up against CGGS. It would Olympics should only be hosted by their way in cyberspace against schools surely be many years since TAS debaters countries with a good human rights in Queensland, the ACT, Victoria and took on a team whose first speaker record, and won by a slim margin. Western Australia in this year’s National ranked third at the Australian Individual Virtual Debating Competition, a Debating and Public Speaking It was pleasing to see the Old highlight of the debating and public Championships, whose second speaker Armidalians provide a team of 20 year speaking program in 2017. is a member of the ACT team and leavers for the fixture on TAS Reunion whose third speaker is a member of the Weekend in September, and the well- TAS entered a combined Year 9/10 ACT development squad! prepared First IV successfully argued the team and an Open team in this second case ‘That corporal punishment should annual competition, run by the AIS. The Year 9/10 team (Lucy Ball, Jack be reintroduced in schools to create a As the name implies, the competition Nivison, Henry O’Neil, Harry Mason) also better disciplined society’ – a successful involves schools from across the faced Belmont Christian College in their end to an engaging season of senior country, using a Skype-type format. The first round and were unlucky not to get debating. debates are impromptu, with one hour the points. Their second debate, ('That preparation time immediately followed we should establish parliamentary by the debate. Throughout the season quotas for candidates under 35 years of TRI-SCHOOLS’ SHIELD our debaters equipped themselves age’), against Cooloola Christian College well to both a very new type of format, Gympie, caused some confusion for the Interest was again keen in the Middle longer speaking times (6-8 minutes for adjudicator when Cooloola (Affirmative) School Tri-Schools’ Shield competition Opens, 5-7 minutes for Year 9/10), and defined ‘quota’ as a ‘limit’ – thereby against NEGS and PLC. PLC hosted the the challenge of pitting their talents agreeing with much of the sentiment first round, with TAS winning one from against very experienced and well- of the Negative’s case, much to TAS’ three. As hosts of Round 2, TAS provided resourced debaters. shock and surprise. The team held its two teams per year group, winning one own and did a fine job getting out of debate in each, including a team of Year After a close win in their first debate the quagmire and taking on the bigger 6-ers debating for the very first time. against Belmont Christian College, the picture about how such artifices as TAS First IV (Tom Wright, Hugh Worsley, quotas or limits compromise the true Katie Miller and Owen Chandler) had democratic process. 151 Debating & Public Speaking (Cont.)
In Round 3, hosted by NEGS towards Owen Chandler (Ross) exploded out School contestants spoke about a the end of Term 4, it was a clean sweep of the blocks and after reassuring visual reference, which they could for TAS, winning three from three. everyone he was not going to speak interpret as they saw fit. Hannah Throughout the series PLC won more about Communism – a personal Neilson’s (Broughton) exploration debates, thus retaining the shield. fascination – explored the notion of the ‘wallpaper of war’ as a man of traditions and change with great nonchalantly casts a fishing line while a INTER-HOUSE DEBATING confidence and delivery. line of military tanks drives past made “The media controls the people, and the for a powerful speech, narrowly taking The issue of same sex marriage was people control the parliament.” out the honours ahead of Mac Orr from chosen by both Flynn Ihle (Croft) and Croft. In the end, there were just two points Dan Lethbridge (Tyrrell) who similarly separating the cases of Green House arced their advocacy for the ‘yes’ case Finally, Nicholas Bohlsen and Ashini (Tom Wright, David Wu, Henry O’Neil, in the upcoming plebiscite. Humour Ekanayake represented TAS admirably Nicholas Jackson) and Abbott (James was the order of the day for Nicholas in the Rotary Public Speaking Murphy, Samuel Thatcher, Katie Miller, Bohlsen, whose comedic advice on competition in Term 4. Liam Treavors) in the final of the senior how to be a cool nerd included the There is no doubt interest in debating inter-house debating competition, held suggestion to always hang out with and public speaking is on the rise, during an Assembly in Term 2. Green people even more uncool than you thanks to the inspiration and work of House’s win was a fitting finale to the are. The final speaker was Katie Miller this year’s captains; more opportunities preliminary rounds, with every house from Abbott, on the topic of feminism. for students and the assistance of staff, team showing a level of preparation Warning against misandry, she said that particularly in inter-house debates. and commitment not seen for many true feminism was important for both years. genders, because it also liberated men to be able to be who they truly are and In the Middle School final held in the want to be without being derided as Mr Tim Hughes Hoskins Centre in front of all of Middle being ‘girly’. It was a tough gig for the Debating & Public Speaking coordinator School, Broughton (Affirmative) met Headmaster in the adjudicator’s chair, Croft on the topic ‘That we should give ultimately awarding the competition to more aid to the developing world’, with Owen Chandler. Broughton taking honours. L-R: Thomas Wright, Hugh Worsley, Katie Miller, Owen Chandler
As in previous years, Middle PUBLIC SPEAKING
Big issues and personal passions were the topics in focus at the Senior School public speaking competition held during an Assembly in Term 3. for which students prepared speeches of their choice. Henry O’Neil (Green House) got the competition off to a fine start with a reflection on what is success, outlining the difference between resume virtues and eulogy virtues, and echoed Einstein’s notion that it is better to be a person of value, than of ‘success’.
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MIC: Mr James Pennington Champion House (the House which Coaches: Mr James Pennington, Mr Jay Stone scored the most number of points per Captains: Lachlan Knowles, Thomas Goodfellow, Katrina Osborne student enrolled in that House):
AWARDS Place House Points 1st Abbott 60.7 Gold Medallion: Samuel Jones 2nd Tyrrell 59.3 Silver Medallion: Emma Ward, Eliza Ward, Disa Smart, Toby Markerink, James 3rd Croft 53.2 O’Brien, Harry Mason 4th Broughton 47.4 Service to Athletics: Lachlan Knowles 5th Ross 38.3 Most Inspirational Performance at GPS: Samuel Jones 6th Green 32.9 TAS Middle/Senior School Athletics Championships Results
Boys NSW COMBINED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS Age Champion Runner-up 12yrs & under Will Blackwell Jonathan Phelps The following students represented 13 yrs Ben Rowe Liam Hunt the North Coast Independent Schools 14 yrs Albertus Hattingh Josiah Alcorn at the CIS Secondary Athletics 15 yrs Will Ellis James O’Brien Championships at Sydney Olympic Park 16 yrs Emerson Browning Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov Athletics Centre: Emerson Browning, 17 yrs Nicholas Makeham Lachlan Knowles Isaac Gerdes, Albertus Hattingh, Samuel 18 yrs & over Thomas Goodfellow Liam Donaldson Jones, Tobias Markerink, Josiah Alcorn, Liam Smith, Eliza Ward Senior 100m (Warren Pengilley Cup): Thomas Goodfellow Open 1500m (Swinton Cup): Harry Forsythe NSW ALL SCHOOLS’ SECONDARY 3000m (J C Bucknell Trophy): Nicholas Makeham ATHLETICS
Girls Samuel Jones placed 3rd in the Boys 15 years 2000m Steeplechase Age Champion Runner-up
L-R: Thomas Wright, Hugh Worsley, Katie Miller, Owen Chandler 12yrs & under Ruby Straker Eliza Crawford GPS ATHLETICS 13 yrs Lydie Taylor Emily Palfreyman 14 yrs Eliza Ward Lily Etheridge Members of the TAS Athletics 15 yrs Lily Neilson Disa Smart Team which competed at the GPS 16 yrs Emma Ward Lucy Fenwicke Championships were: Tobias Markerink, 17 yrs Charlotte George Kathleen McPhie James O’Brien, Samuel Jones, Harry 18 yrs & over Katrina Osborne Olivia Fenwicke Mason, Liam Smith, Ben Burwell, Isaac Gerdes, Nicholas O’Neil, Liam Hunt, House Points Remy Taylor, Albertus Hattingh
The Archdale Cup for total Athletics Championships points score: Place House Points CROSS COUNTRY 2017 1st Abbott 4,553 2nd Tyrrell 4,447 After a 20 year hiatus, Cross Country 3rd Broughton 4,077 returned to TAS, with the whole school 4th Croft 3,990 coming together to take part on 5th Ross 3,146 Wednesday April 5. 6th Green 2,928
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Commencing with Junior School, The overall winners were Disa Smart second place, with Saxon Hughes less the course meandered itself around (Year 10) and Nicholas Makeham (Year than 30seconds behind in fourth. The and through the campus, starting at 11), with Tyrrell being crowned the 16 years boys race was a titanic struggle the Chapel gates and finishing under victorious house. throughout the race, with Nicholas the portico at the front of school. A Barnier-Merzliakov finishing in second sensational turnout of students ensures place, Samuel King fifth, Toby Markerink the ongoing success of this unique seventh, Joseph Sewell 15th and sport. Duncan Chalmers 18th. In the 15 years Samuel Jones battled hard for 4km TAS MIDDLE/SENIOR SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS taking a very close second, with John RESULTS Moore in ninth, Fergus Gidley-Baird 11th and James O’Brien in 12th. The 14 Championships years saw Albertus Hattingh fly the TAS Age Girls Boys flag solo with a solid 10th place finish 12yrs & under Eliza Crawford James Barton being his reward. The 13 years saw Liam 13 yrs Emily Palfreyman Liam Hunt Hunt take a great sixth place, with Mac 14 yrs Eliza Ward Rocco Louis Orr 10th, Augustus White 12th, Xavier 15 yrs Disa Smart Samuel Jones Munsie 14th and Henry Starr in 17th. In 16 yrs Emma Ward Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov the 12 years, Louis Ross ran a great race 17 yrs Annika Rhoades Nicholas Makeham to finish in eighth place with Will Nash a 18 yrs & over Harriet Makeham Harry Forsythe solid 10th. In the 11 years, we witnessed easily the closest race of the day, with James Barton racing side-by-side with a competitor from Bishop Druitt College and then surging away with only 30metres to run and claim a great victory. Max Rogers stayed in the game and flew to a third place, with Lennox Neilson 10th, Lochlan Gerdes 14th and Lachlan Carter in 17th.
TAS girls performed incredibly well, led by a blitzing run from Emma Ward in the 16 years. Emma hung tough throughout the 4km course, registering a great second place. In the 15 years, Disa Smart stormed home Above: Samuel Jones placed 3rd in the Boys 15 years 2000m Steeplechase to a wonderful second place with Lily NCIS CROSS COUNTRY The Opens boys attacked the course Neilson third. Eliza Ward dominated the first, with a 6km adventure before them. 14 years event, winning comfortably Ballina was the host city for the annual Although small in numbers, the race and displaying awesome strength. NCIS Cross Country. As our pathway was tightly fought, with less then two Emily Palfreyman hung tough in a onto NSWCIS, this is a key event for our metres separating first to tenth. very fast race to finish 12th in the 13 stronger athletes. NCIS is a wonderful Bayley Fellowes displayed a tremendous years girls, the same position as Eliza pathway as it includes Junior/Middle last kilometre, surging past several Crawford obtained in the 12 years and Senior Schools, in both girls and competitors to register a fantastic primary. 18 years Champion Thomas Goodfellow lands in the long jump pit boys divisions. 155 Athletics (Cont.)
Lettie Kerr rounded out the day with a lovely fifth place in the 12 years secondary.
Representing TAS at the North Coast Independent Schools (NCIS) Cross Country championships were: Saxon Hughes, Bayley Fellowes, Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, Samuel King, Disa Smart, Samuel Jones, Emma Ward, Duncan Chalmers, Tobias Markerink, Joseph Sewell, Fergus Gidley-Baird, John Moore, Lily Neilson, James O’Brien, Eliza Ward, Albertus Hattingh, Liam Hunt, Lettie Kerr, Xavier Munsie, Maclan Orr, Emily Palfreyman, Henry Starr, GPS Team Augustus White, Eliza Crawford, James Back Row (L to R): Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, Henry Mason, Remy Taylor, Josiah Alcorn, George Lane, Samuel King, Liam Smith, Samuel Jones Front Row: Isaac Gerdes, William Jarrett, Benjamin Rowe, Barton, William Nash, Lachlan Carter, James O’Brien, Lachlan Knowles, Nicholas O’Neil, Noah Moore, Liam Hunt, Jeremy Carter Louis Ross.
NSW CIS SECONDARY CROSS COUNTRY
The following students represented NCIS at the NSW CIS Championships in Sydney:
Emma Ward, Disa Smart, Lily Neilson, Eliza Ward, Lettie Kerr, Bayley Fellowes, Saxon Hughes, Nicholas Barnier- Merzliakov, Samuel King, Toby Markerink, Samuel Jones, Liam Hunt, James Barton, Max Rogers.
GPS SECONDARY CROSS COUNTRY NCIS and CIS Cross Country The following students competing in Back Row (L to R): Samuel Jones, Bayley Fellowes, Joseph Sewell, Saxon Hughes, Samuel King the GPS Cross Country throughout Second Row: Mr Jim Pennington, Liam Hunt, John Moore, James O’Brien, Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, 2017: Xavier Munsie, Lily Neilson Front Row: Emily Palfreyman, Augustus White, Emma Ward, Henry Starr, Disa Smart, Maclan Orr, Eliza Crawford Saxon Hughes, Bayley Fellowes, Emma Ward, Samuel King, Disa Smart, John Moore.
Mr James Pennington MIC Athletics
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MIC: Mr Luke Polson 2017 SUMMER SEASON (T4 2016) Torque Captain: Nicholas Kirk Coach: Mr Tulo Tamayo da la Hoz OPENS Vice Captain: Kobi Hall Team members: Fahad Alenazi, Kim Firsts Coach: Mr Dan Sole Firsts Bange, Emerson Browning, Timothy Coach: Mr Dan Sole Finlayson, Thomas Hyatt, Lochlan Owen, Colours: Team members: Zac Campbell, Hannah van Roy, Nicholas Ward Silver Colours – Benjamin Clarke, Benjamin Clark, Thomas Goodfellow, Jacko Huang, Kobi Hall, Nicholas Kirk, Torpedoes Kobi Hall, Jianxing Huang, Nicholas Kirk, Sebastian Scott Coach: Ms Amanda Waninga Lochlan Owen (2016 T4), Sebastian Silver Medallion – Zac Campbell Team members: William Almond, Scott, Clayton Southwell (2017 T1) Timothy Cimino, Amelia Landes, Angus
TAS Blue Martel, Henry Mason, Charlie Radford, 2017 was another pleasing year of Coach: MS Bernadette Lai Noah Rose basketball at TAS. TAS entered 15 Team members: Kaliya Alldridge, teams, including a number of mixed Typhoons Jacqueline Barrett, Toby Lau, William teams, in the local competition run Coach: Mr Saki Draunimasi Reeves, Darcy Smyth, Matilda Waterson, by the Armidale District Basketball Team members: Chloe Lawson, Miah William Whitney, David Wu Association, continuing our focus on Lupica, Henry O’Neil, Ryan Mitchell, Basketball as a key summer offering. In TAS White Harry Tombs addition to this, the introduction of a Coach: Mr Oli Bartlett Storm Saturday mixed inter-house basketball Team members: Sophie Close, Hugh Coach: Miss Phoebe Wood competition proved both successful Finemore, Jack Kaynes, Danielle Team members: Richard Boney, Heath and popular with the students and Krishnan, Caton Lupica, Katie Miller, Chandler, Flynn Charley-Briggs, Emily will become a regular fixture on the Sinclair Moore, Chloe Morgan, Henry Hempel, Maxwell Qorovarua, Tristan basketball calendar. Perrottet Rozendaal, Bailey Simmons, Joseph Highlights for the season included TAS Gold Smyth our First VIII participating in the NCIS Coach: Harriett Symons UNDER 14s Basketball Championships in Coffs Team members: Madison Alldridge, Harbour and for the first time, TAS Jonathon Chamberlain, Mike Nyathi, Arrows entered a First VIII Girls team in the Edward Pitt, Harry Pollard, Sophia Coach: Miss Jenna Hazelton same competition. The day was a great Rosberg, Alez Ziesemer Team members: Josiah Alcorn, Lachlan opportunity to refine team skills before Carter, William Koraba, Byron McCann, UNDER 16s heading into the competitive rounds of John McGregor-Thew the summer competition. Our annual Thunder Jets fixtures against Sydney Boys’ High Coach: Ms Jacinta Lai Coach: Ms Chelsea Webster-Knife School and Farrer MAHS were both Team members: Oscar Barrett, Team members: Harrison Ditchfield, exciting encounters, with both games Holly Billinghurst, Edward Fogarty, Luke Evans, Marcus Hempel, Timothy being played in great spirit in a number Jasper Leoni, Elliana McRae, Clayton Lindeman, Matthew Wark, Stewart of age divisions. Southwell Williams Thank you to all coaches and to all Titans Rockets parents for your support of the students Coach: Mr David Jeavons Coach: Mr Christian Nexo throughout the year in what has been Team members: Thomas Costello, Team members: Patrick Baldock, another pleasing year for Basketball at Joshua Danke, Tully Muller, Disa Smart, Alexander Gibson, William Jubb, Leon TAS. Saiver Tonkin, Matthew Turnbull Kelly, Benjamin Simmonds
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Missiles TAS Gold TAS Yellow Coach: Mr Patrick O’Connor Coach: Miss Harriet Symons Coach: Ms Belinda Macri Team members: Jackson Clark, Oliver Team members: Madison Alldridge, Team members: Will Ellis, Patrick Foster, Clark, Archer McDonald, Nicholas William Almond, Jonathon Aliyah Johnston, Oliver Kearney, Millie O’Neil, Jude Piper, James Scotton Chamberlain, Timothy Finlayson, Mike Krishnan, Ramona Nedianu, Georgina Nyathi, Edward Pitt, Harry Pollard, Watson LIghtning Sophia Rosberg, Yannick Tursan Coach: Mr Patrick Cheboi UNDER 14s d’Espaignet, Alez Ziesemer Team members: Alan Cotterill, Riley TAS White Eichorn, Cooper Gerdes, Cameron Le TAS Red Coach: Miss Hannah Lo Surf, Thomas Wu, Alexander Zuber Coach: Amanda Waninga/ Rami Bahnas Team members: Patrick Baldock, Oliver Team members: Holly Billinghurst, Cook, Harrison Ditchfield, Marcus Joshua Danke, Dom Jackson, Ryan Hempel, Will Jubb, Timothy Lindeman, SUMMER SEASON (TERM 1 2017) Mitchell, Tully Muller, Matthew Turnbull, Eli Lohse, Sterling Munsie Noah Rose, Hannah van Roy, Julian Vogt OPENS TAS Blue
Firsts Coach: Miss Charlotte Cant UNDER 16s Coach: Mr Dan Sole Team members: Alan Cotterill, Felix Team members: Zac Campbell, TAS Blue Hruby, Samuel Johnstone, Finlay Benjamin Clark, Thomas Goodfellow, Coach: Miss Phoebe Wood Lambeth, Cameron Le Surf, Stewart Kobi Hall, Jianxing Huang, Nicholas Kirk, Team members: Heath Chandler, Flynn Williams, Alexander Zuber Lochlan Owen (2016 T4), Sebastian Charley-Briggs, Emily Hempel, Angus TAS Red Scott, Clayton Southwell (2017 T1) Martel, Tristan Rozendaal, Joseph Smyth, Matthew Wark, Thomas Wu Coach: Mr Patrick Cheboi TAS Blue Team members: Oliver Clark, Jack Coach: Mr Christian Gill / Ms Dakota TAS White Hopkins, Fletcher Lyons, Todd McDouall, Scott Coach: Mrs Donella Tutt Jude Piper, Oscar Ryan-Naylor, Lydie Team members: Kaliya Alldridge, Team members: Fahad Alenazi, Kim Taylor Jacqueline Barrett, Toby Lau, William Bange, Timothy Cimino, Douglas Close, Reeves, Bailey Simmons, Darcy Smyth, Riley Eichorn, Ethan Jones, Disa Smart, TAS Gold Matilda Waterson, William Whitney, Nicholas Ward Coach: Mr Christian Nexo, Mr Patrick David Wu O’Connor TAS Gold Team members: Josiah Alcorn, TAS White Team members: Cooper Gerdes, Edward Lachlan Carter, Byron McCann, Archer Coach: Mr Aaron Lane Fogarty, Leon Kelly, Jasper Leoni, McDonald, John McGregor-Thew, Team members: Richard Boney, Thomas Henry Mason, Elliana McRae, Clayton Nicholas O’Neil, Corie Ruttley Hyatt, Danielle Krishnan, Katie Miller, Southwell Ryan Mitchell, Sinclair Moore, Chloe TAS Red Morgan, Max Qorovarua, Ryan Schmitt, Coach: Mr Patrick Cheboi Xavier Tonkin Team members: Fahad Alenazi, Kim Bange, Timothy Cimino, Douglas Close, Riley Eichorn, Ethan Jones, Disa Smart, Nicholas Ward
158 The Armidalian JUNIOR SCHOOL (TERM 4, 2016 AND TERM 1, 2017)
Coaches: Mr Tim Lawrence & Mr Andrew Junge
Year 4 Team Team members: Alec Campbell, Thomas Dundon, Blair Eichorn, Toby Ford, Hamish Lambert, Banjo Lawrence
Year 5 Team Team members: Flynn Broadfoot, Will Nash, Jasper O’Neil, Oliver Smart, Cal Simmonds, Charlie Repin, Jasper Russ.
Mr Luke Polson MIC Basketball First VIII Back: Jianxing Huang, Zac Campbell, Sebastian Scott, Clayton Southwell Front: Kobi Hall, Mr Don Sole, Mr Murray Guest, Nicholas Kirk, Benjamin Clark Absent: Thomas Goodfellow Canoeing
Due to high water levels in March, All students have shown great Canoe Polo has also been a regular the North Coast Regional Kayaking commitment this year and our efforts event in the TAS pool to improve Championships was cancelled and have been to ensure all paddlers can paddler confidence and skills. This merged with the State Championships roll back up in their kayaks to allow us will be open to all students in 2018 to in the May/June event. to improve and gain confidence in the encourage more paddlers to join the water. sport. A small number of students participated in the State Kayaking Championships Nicholas Bohlsen at The National Schools Mr Tim Wheaton this year. These included Remy Taylor, Whitewater Canoeing in January MIC Canoeing Lydie Taylor and Kathryn Allen. The same competition events were on offer and held on the Nymboida River and all paddlers performed well with the additional competition that was present for these championships. Competition was stronger than previous years, with all paddlers achieved a podium finish in one of the competition events they entered.
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MIC: Ms Rachel Harrison Sid Nalliah, Jack Nivison, Hamish In the local competition the team Coach: Mr Hugo Johnson Parsons, Toby Smith, Liam Smith, Will did very well to make it all the way Coach: Mr Cameron Patrick Young through to the grand final and they Manager: Miss Amanda Robins are commended for the way they 14s Captain: Liam Donaldson conducted themselves throughout the Team members: Edward Boydell, season. Silver Colours Rorie Chambers, Thomas Forsythe, Oscar Alcorn, Liam Donaldson, Nicholas Lachlan Galbraith, Colby Hanes, It is not an easy task playing against Farrar, Luca Grace, James Hartog-Smith, Marcus Hempel, Liam Hunt, Andrew men week in week out, but the boys Sam Marshall, Oliver Shannon, Henry Kirk, Harry Litchfield, Cotter Litchfield, always carried themselves in a manner Smith, James Wicks Hudson McAllister, Toby McMaster, that everyone should be proud of. For Henry Mitchell, Lachlan Morgan, such a young side to make it through Silver Medallion Hamish Pearce, Ben Rowe, Sam Skipper, to the Grand Final shows the strength Kieran Dennis, Cotter Litchfield Tom Stinson, Jack van Roy, Tom of the team, and the potential in them Achievements: Joint Premiers of 2nd Younghusband, Ben Burwell, Hudson to become very good cricketers in the Grade Armidale District Competition, Eichorn, Harrison Price. future. Semi-Finalist in Douglas Shield There were also many other positives It was another successful and enjoyable this year. The improvement throughout cricket season at TAS this year. This AWARDS the year of individual players, the season has been punctuated with 1st XI Best batting (Consett Stephen blooding of younger players for future excellent individual moments and Cup) – Henry Smith First XI teams and the team spirit in the superb all round team performances. 1st XI Best Bowling (Uther Cup) – team was also something to be highly This year’s First XI team continued Nicholas Farrar commended. 1st XI Best Allrounder (Geoffrey Bigg their impressive results over the last Bat) – Kieran Dennis few years by being joint Premiers, with 1st XI Most Improved (Mottershead Hillgrove, in the Second Grade Armidale Cup) – Oliver Shannon District Competition, after a very disappointing washed out Final. OPENS Opens: (including Cricket Festival Squad): Liam Donaldson (c), Nicholas Farrar, Kieran Dennis, Henry Smith, Cotter Litchfield, Oscar Alcorn, Sam Marshall, James Wicks, Oliver Shannon, James Hartog-Smith, Luca Grace, Angus Smith, Benjamin Friend, Toby Smith, Sambavan Jeyakumar, Wally Davidson, Sam Weston.
16s Team members: Sambavan Jeyakumar, Sam Marshall, Henry Smith, Harry Ackling, Jack Armstrong, Sam Behrend, Will Braham, Wallace Bremner, Angus Davidson, Kieran Dennis, Stuart Epworth, Nick Flannery, Ben Friend, Cricket 1st XI Back Row (L to R): Luka Grace, Oliver Shannon , James Hartog-Smith, Angus Smith Second Row: Mr Cooper Johnson, Noah McCann, Hugo Johnson, Cotter Litchfield, Sam Marshall, Kieran Dennis, Mr Cameron Patrick Front Row: Henry Smith, Oscar Alcorn, Liam Donaldson, Mr Murray Guest, Nicholas Farrar, James Wicks 160 The Armidalian An individual highlight of the season The Second XI team should also be The Junior Cricketer of the Year award came about for Henry Smith, who will congratulated for their achievements was given to Henry Smith, for his never forget the day that he scored his this season. They played in the right consistently strong performances and first ever century; as it was also the day spirit and enjoyed their cricket, as well leadership in the Juniors. Six students he scored his second! His double feat in as players often making appearances in also received individual awards at the two different matches in the Armidale the First XI. The team spirit and attitude Armidale Junior Cricket Presentation District Cricket Association competition in this team is something to take note day, as well as many boys making it to on 25 February was separated only by of, and was something that helped representative levels. 40 minutes and 400 metres, making nurture younger students into senior We also continued our support of 107 not out for the TAS 16s White team cricket. local school cricket by entering the at Newling Oval in the morning then We had eight teams play in the local TOAD Cup, which is a competition knocked 110 not out for the TAS First XI junior cricket competition, and our that involves TAS, O’Connor Catholic against City on the school’s cricket oval TAS White U16s managed to make it College, Armidale High and Duval only a block away, in the afternoon. It through to the grand finals of their High. This is a competition for Year 7 wasn’t to be his last achievement of the competition, but unfortunately due to and 8 students, and is something that day; as wicket keeper he caught a City wet weather and the final not being all our younger players strive to make batsman off a ball by Sam Marshall with played, finished runners up after a the team for. Unfortunately due to bad City 7/67. Outstanding bowling by TAS, point count on the competition ladder. weather, the competition didn’t finish including figures of 4/1 for Oscar Alcorn, Our TAS White U14s finished third on – however TAS won the game in which prompted the demise of City, all out their ladder, after playing some great they participated in, making it through for 68. It was a day to remembered by competitive cricket, with a year one of to the final, showing promising talent many. our highest number of junior cricket developing in our younger students. The Douglas Shield competition was participants. a highlight of the season, with TAS reaching the semi-final rounds. It is a state-wide competition open to all schools for open age teams. It is a highly competitive competition with around 28 teams taking part. TAS played some good cricket, against some good teams. Another main highlight of the season was the trip to Sydney for the annual Cricket Festival. The boys cherished the opportunity to travel to Sydney to play five days of cricket against other schools. We took a very young side to Sydney this year, and played some tough games, which unfortunately never saw us out on top. Next season the festival will be hosted in Toowoomba, and look forwards to our attendance there. Sydney Sixers players Henry Thornton and Daniel Hughes visited TAS in September
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This season we continued our Many local teams comment on the participation in the Wiburd Shield, the spirit and manners of the team, and Junior version of the Douglas Shield. also enjoy the afternoon tea provided Unfortunately, we were knocked out in by TAS cricketing families on a Saturday the first round of the competition – but afternoon in McConville. We are a look forwards to entering the ever- young, and ever-developing side, with strengthening competition again next a great prospect in the local and school year. This competition allows students competitions in the years to come. up to the age of 15 to play against other We look forwards to the next cricket schools in a state-wide competition. season, and hope for one that is not The Junior cricketers looked forward to affected by wet weather as much on a participating in this competition to use Saturday! as a stepping stone to playing senior cricket in the future. Ms Rachel Harrison One of the strengths of our cricket team MIC Cricket at TAS is the competitive spirit on the field, and the hospitality of the team off the field. Equestrian
MIC: Ms Genevieve Geyle-Chick from all over Australia descended on Each rider listed received one, if Team Leaders: Mrs Joanne Finlayson / Toowoomba to compete. Oliver rode not multiple ribbons for their age Mr Nicholas Pearce with great determination and has disciplines. The new pentathlon proved performed incredibly well at such a tricky, with competitors switching Colours & Medallions young age. between horse, mountain bike and foot Gold Colours: Timothy Finlayson to complete the circuit. The major horse event on the (Polocrosse) TAS calendar was the five day NORTH WEST EQUESTRIAN EXPO Silver Medallion: Oliver Ledingham Coonabarabran North West Equestrian - OFFICIAL AWARDS (National championships - jumping) Expo, held from 2-6 June. Hundreds Team: Sophie Barr, Harry Davidson, Oliver Ledingham: Highest point of school age children make their way Jack Davidson, Timothy Finlayson, scoring individual – runner up; 12 to Coonabarabran to compete against Tom Hamilton, James Hartog-Smith, years Champion Boy; 12 years Sporting each other across many different Dominique Holley, Oliver Ledingham, Champion. events. Katrina Osborne, Sam Osborne, Michael Augustus White: 13 years Champion Paull, Hamish Pearce, Augustus White. Of the many disciplines on offer our TAS Boy team competed in the following: Michael Pull: 16 years Reserve The TAS Equestrian team has One Day Event (ODE), Dressage, Champion Boy; 16 years Sporting enjoyed great success in 2017. Oliver Show jumping, Combined training, Champion Ledingham participated in the Polocrosse, Sporting, Hacking, Team Katrina Osborne: Champion Preliminary National Championships Toowoomba Penning, Working Horse Challenge, Division 3 Dressage Champion for jumping and placed sixth overall. Horse Ball, the Stockman Challenge Ms Genevieve Geyle-Chick The championships were held from called the ‘Warrumbungle Way’, and a MIC Equestrian the 18- 22 September, and students new event, pentathlon. 162 The Armidalian Football
MIC: Mr Luke Polson Our First and Second XI were minor Additionally, I offer my congratulations Captain: Jim Orr premiers after very successful seasons, to Mr Cameron Patrick, coach of Vice Captain: Lachlan Knowles also taking the premiership in both our Second XI, for his well-deserved divisions, following some closely recognition as Senior ADFA Player of AWARDS contested grand finals, some of which the Year in 2017. We look forward to Colours & Medallions went through extra time and to what 2018 will bring as we continue to penalties. Additionally, our 16As are develop the football program at TAS. Silver Colours: Bailey Bourke, Flynn Ihle, to be congratulated for their efforts, TAS First XI Lachlan Knowles, Harry Mackenzie, Jim progressing through the grand final. Coach: Christian Nexo Orr, Julian Vogt Despite a valiant effort by the team, Awards: ADFA Division 1 major and Silver Medallion: Emerson Browning, with the game going through extra minor premiers 2017. Senior Player of Luke Evans, Jacob Fernandez time and ultimately to penalties, the the Year Cameron Patrick. result was not in favour of TAS, but was 2017 was arguably one of the most TAS Awards: Arjun Daniel Opens Best a tremendous conclusion to the season. successful seasons for TAS football. and Fairest: Jim Orr. Richard Newton This is now the fourth consecutive year In 2017, TAS entered 21 teams in the Golden Boot: Bailey Bourke. First XI that TAS has claimed the First Division local competition, our largest number Coach trophy: Bailey Bourke. First XI premiership in Armidale and this, along for some time. There was a team in Players’ Player: Jim Orr. with the performance of all of our every ADFA division. TAS continued Team members: Jacob Fernandez, Flynn teams lead to TAS being award the Club to maintain high numbers of players, Ihle, Julian Vogt, Luke Evans, Emerson Championship trophy for the second with well over 200 registered players Browning, Christian Nexo, consecutive year. This trophy recongises encompassing students, staff, parents Jim Orr, Cameron Patrick, Bailey Bourke, the cumulative success of all our opens and members of our community. In Lachlan Knowles, Liam Donaldson, teams and places us as the leading March TAS hosted the NCIS Football Harry Mackenzie, Liam Treavors, Fahad senior club overall in ADFA for the 2017 Championships for the fifth consecutive Alenazi, Hugh Worsley. year. Despite the weather cancelling season. some of the junior divisions, the day was a success and saw a number of students selected to play in the NCIS squad. In the secondary boys Lachlan Knowles, Jim Orr, Bailey Bourke and Julian Vogt travelled to Sydney to play for the NCIS Team. Additionally, Tayla Frahm and Molly Pinnock represented TAS in the NCIS secondary girls team. Jonathon Phelps (Year 6) was selected to represent TAS in the open primary NCIS team that also played in Sydney.
Of our 12 competitive sides entered into local ADFA competitions, eight teams progressed through to semi- finals, and a further three of these making it to grand finals. Football: 1st XI Back Row (L to R): Mr Christian Nexo, Luke Evans, Liam Donaldson, Jacob Fernandez, Emerson Browning, Mr Cameron Patrick Front Row: Harry Mackenzie, Bailey Bourke, James Orr, Mr Murray Guest, Lachlan Knowles, Julian Vogt, Flynn Ihle
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TAS Second XI TAS Dads TAS 16Bs Coach: Mr Cameron Patrick Coach: Mr Sebastian Hempel Coach: Mr Patrick O’Connor Awards: 2017 ADFA Division 2 major Awards: Coach’s Trophy: Mr David Team members: Jaden Carroll, Colby and minor premiers. Lawson. Players’ Player: Mr Stewart Hanes, Hilton Jackson, Jai Farrell, TAS Awards: Second XI Coach trophy: McRae. Christian Blewitt, Riley Stewart, Hamish Liam Treavors. Second XI Players’ Player Whibley, Hamish Newton, Henry O’Neil, – Liam Treavors. Team members: Mr Sebastian Hempel, Thomas Wu, Fredrick Nutt, Phebe Hunt, Mr Andrew McCann, Mr Brad Evans, Mr Xavier Walsh. Team members: Liam Treavors, Rami Brian Shaw, Connor Shaw, Mr David Bahnas, Mr Richard Newton, Fahad Barrett, Mr David Lawson, Mr Don Hine, TAS 14As Alenazi, Kieran Dennis, Tom Goodfellow, Mr Jason Simmonds, Joseph Smyth, Coach: Mr Jacob Hunt James Hartog-Smith, Sam Jeyakumar, Henry O’Neil, Mr Paul Cornall, Mr Peter Team members: Will Jackson, Flynn Mike Nyathi, Hugh Worsley, Keanu Le Surf, Mr Richard Mackenzie, Mr Newbery, Sam Carlon, John McGregor- Rhoades, Oliver Shannon, Joe Smyth, Robert Jackson, Mr Sean O’Neil, Ben Thew, Albertus Hattingh, Jack van Roy, Stuart Epworth, Nick Farrar, Nick Ward. Simmonds, Mr Stewart McRae, Yousef Mac Orr, Lachlan Galbraith, Jack Hook- Alenazi. Robinson, Louis Cannington, Jude Piper, TAS Thirds Blue Chad Kliendienst, Alexander Gibson. Coach: Mr Aaron Lane TAS Awards: Thirds Blue Coach’s Trophy: Matt Turnbull. Thirds Blue Players’ Player: Sam Ruba. Team members: Aaron Lane, Will Almond, Oscar Barrett, Angus Cornall, Finlay Young, Matthew Giakoumi, Angus Haire, George Lane, Harriet Makeham, Sam Marshall, Nick Moar, Lochlan Owen, Annika Rhoades, Anthony Russell-Thomas, Darcy Smyth, Matthew Turnbull, Yannick Tursan D’Espaignet, Max von Gavel-Cleasby, Sam Ruba.
TAS Thirds White Coach: Mr Christian Gill TAS Awards: Coach’s Trophy: James Doyle. Players’ Player: James Doyle. Team members: Mr Christian Gill, TAS 16As TAS 14Bs Nicholas Bohlsen, James Doyle, Coach: Mr Alan Shortt Coach: Mrs Kirsty Brunsdon Nicholas Farrar, Tayla Frahm, Ben Friend, Awards: Matthew Turner Memorial Team members: Marcus Hempel, Will Nicholas Jackson, Jack Kaynes, Kobi Shield: Luke Evans. Jubb, Aiden Swick, Ethan Irvine, Joshua Hall, Ryan Mitchell, Thomas Morgan, Team Members: Fahad Alenazi, Kieran Miron, Tim Lindeman, Kade Stanley, Molly Pinnock, Nicholas Taylor, Tom Dennis, Ben Friend, Emerson Browning, Oliver Clark, Todd McDouall, Harry Price, Wright, Xavier Tonkin, Heath Whibley. Keanu Rhoades, Stuart Epworth, Joseph Lachlan Hey, Makar Shpilenok. Smyth, Nick Ward, Luke Evans, Tayla Frahm, Jacob Fernandez, Sambavan Jeyakumar, Bailey Bourke, Julian Vogt.
164 The Armidalian TAS 12As TAS 9s Terriers TAS 7s Terriers Coach: Mr Norm Cowan Coach: Ms Belinda Macri Coach: Mrs Veronica Waters Team members: William Blackwell, Team members: Sonny Blanch, Sophia Team members: Connor Ryan, Lucy William Friend, Felix Hruby, Jack White, Andy Hardin, Mitchell Evans, Taylor, Jack Wood, Oliver Robb, Xavier Hedges, Lachlan Hunt, Sam Johnstone, Braith Westaway, Euan Billingsley, Stephen. Daniel Morgan, Cameron Peddle, Oliver Archer Starr, Charlie Ryan. TAS 7s Tarantulas Smart, Isaac Watts, Jonathon Phelps, TAS 9s Thunderbolts Coach: Mr Rami Bahnas Hugh Taylor. Coaches: Mrs Kellie Ward, Mr Brandon Team members: Hamish Leahy, Lucas TAS 12Bs Sharpe van der Werf, Cameron Carruthers, Coach: Miss Hannah Lo Team Members: James Leahy, Lachlan Sophie Brett, Minnie Chick. Team members: James Barton, Lachlan Schumacher, Charlie Ward, Felix TAS 6s Tigers Carter, Jack Hopkins, Flynn Broadfoot, Winslett, Lachlan Brett, Thomas Rowe, Coach: Mrs Lana Hawksford Peter Evans, Tom Gellie, Maxwell Guppy, Blake Whitehill, Mohammed Almokhtar. Team members: Andrian Zhang, Layla Rowan Hey, Darby Lehman, Charlie TAS 8s Taipans Abu Assab, Mila Nexo, George Drain, Repin, Calin Simmonds, Ethan Watson, Coach: Mr Stephen Thompson Aamer Alazizi. Angus Goudge. Team members: Marcus Robb, Max TAS 6s Trucks TAS 12Bs – Year 5 Junge, Andrew Alkhouri, Hugo Bround, Coach: Mr Julius Jensen Coach: Mr Mike Baumgartner Josiah Baumgartner, Joshua Rucci, Levi Team members: Joshua Burke, Cecilia Team members: Alec Campbell, Harry Broadfoot, Peter Thompson, Comac Price, Jacqueline Dubois, William Pennington, Blair Eichorn, Caleb Downes. Cooper-Fillios, Bonnie Blanch. Baumgartner, Samuel Hynes, William TAS 8s Tornadoes Brett, Lochlan Gerdes, William Gilpin, Coach: Mr Patrick Cheboi Harry Hopkins, Tom Ball, Kieren Sutton, Team members: Joe Fenwicke, Andi Li, Abbott White, Thomas Dundon, Charlie Mr Luke Polson Michael Blanch, Thomas Blanch, Harry Blanch, Alistair Newton. MIC Football Brownlie, Samuel Ford, Christopher TAS 10s Post, Lucas Hu. Coach: Mrs Donella Tutt Team members: Charlize Broadfoot, Flinders Ward, Austin Pease, Archie Douglas-Menzies, Lachlan Litchfield, Evan Kwan, Ted Chick, Iles Baker, Kyuseo Lee, Hugo Li, Theodore Munsie, Nicholas Thomas, Ty Schalk-O’Brien, Sam Strelitz, Gus Sevil.
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MIC: Mrs Tania Ball, Mr Michael Ball The Under 11s were narrowly defeating A big thank you was also given to our Captain: Henry Perrottet by United in their grand final but the junior umpires, coaches and helpers. Vice Captain: Jonathon Chamberlain TAS C Grade Blue team avenged them Many players from TAS were selected in beating United C 4-3 in the grand final. AWARDS representative teams with Lily Neilson, The annual Moffatt Family Shield OAU Sam Wright and Sterling George all Colours and Medallions match between the TAS Firsts and Old gaining State selection honours. Gold Colours: Sterling George, Lily Armidalians was once again played in Neilson, Samuel Wright As always TAS hockey cannot survive amazing spirit and a highlight of the Silver Colours: Jonathon Chamberlain, without the tremendous support of season. The students were victorious Lucy Fenwicke, Charlotte George, Paige its parents, supporters and committee once again this year. Jackson, Kathleen McPhie, Georgiana members who take on control room O’Brien, Henry Perrottet, Mary (Molly) Celebrations of the season were duties, cook barbecues, umpire and Pinnock, Henry Smith, Sophie Tongue, held at both the senior presentation organise presentation evenings for Mathew Turnbull evening and the junior presentation the students. We take this opportunity barbecue where many players were to thank them immensely for their Silver Medallion: Kathryn Allen, acknowledged for their skill and commitment each season and look Lucinda Ball, Samuel Behrend, Hamish dedication to their teams. Sam Wright forward to working with them next Cannington, Sebastian Etheridge, received the Simmons Family Trophy for year. Dahlia Glennie, Emily Hempel, Georgia senior player of the year and Sebastain Kaynes, Toby Smith, Georgiana Watson Mrs Tania Ball and Mr Mike Ball Etheridge received the Wright Family MICs Hockey Shield for junior player of the year. The 2017 hockey season has been an Departing Year 12 students Henry historic one for the TAS Hockey Club. Perrottet and Jonathon Chamberlain This year we fielded over 130 registered were recognised for their contributions players making TAS one of the strongest to TAS Hockey over the years. clubs in the Hockey New England competition. Eleven teams plus the Under 9s development squad were involved in hockey this year. Notably TAS fielded its first stand alone girls Under 16s team and its first womens Division 3 team. An exciting influx of players early in the season saw the need to split the C grade mens team into two with the staff, older parents and youngest players forming the TAS C Blue and the Years 10/11/12 players making up the TAS C White team.
Of the 11 teams entered across the competition nine teams made it to the semi-finals and six teams made it to the finals with the TAS C Grade Blue and the Hockey: 1st XI Boys Back Row (L to R): Mr Sebastian Hempel (Goal Keeper), Hamish Cannington, Matthew Turnbull, Sebastian Under 11 mixed teams making to the Etheridge, Samuel Wright, Henry Smith Front Row: Nicholas Farrar, Toby Smith, Mr Caleb Dobos, Mr Murray grand final. Guest, Henry Perrottet, Samuel Behrend, Brandon Sharp Absent: Matthew Pine, Jonathon Chamberlain, Sterling George
166 The Armidalian Firsts Lochlan Nicol (GK), Mr Bill Perrottet U16s Coach: Mr Caleb Dobos (parent), Mr Luke Polson (staff), Mr Alex Coaches: TAS 1 Mr David Toakley, TAS 2 Achievements: 2017 semi finalists in Portell, (staff), Mr Ben Ryan (parent), Mr Barney Buntine TAS 3 Miss Phoebe Hockey New England Mens A Grade Aiden Rogers Ellis, Stewart Williams. Wood TAS U16’s Girls Miss Catey Curtin competition. Achievements: TAS 2, TAS 3 and TAS TAS C White Special Achievements: Sam Wright U16’s Girls semi finalists in Hockey Coach: Mr Brandon Sharpe (Gap) awarded Simmons Family Trophy for New England Under 16 winter junior Players: Tom Bailey, Joshua Danke, Senior Player of the year. competitions. TAS 2 Finalists. Sebastian Angus Eichorn, Nicholas Farrar, William Players: Mr Brandon Sharpe (Gap) Etheridge awarded Wright Family Shield Forsyth, Saxon Hughes, Sam Marshall, Mr Sebastian Hempel (GK), Hamish for Junior Club Person of the year. Hugh McDouall, James Murphy, Henry Cannington, Jonathon Chamberlain, Perrottet, Hamish Tydd, Matthew TEAM MEMBERS Mr Caleb Dobos, Sebastian Etheridge, Whibley, Cassidy Williams (GK). Sterling George, Henry Perrottet, Mr TAS 1: Hamish Cannington, Duncan Matthew Pine, Henry Smith, Toby Smith, TAS Division 3 Women’s Chalmers, Sebastian Etheridge, William Matthew Turnbull, Sam Wright. Coach: Miss Catey Curtin Forsyth, Dahlia Glennie, Emily Hempel, Achievements: Semi finalists 2017 Georgia Kaynes, Milli Krishnan, Hugh TAS C Blue Hockey New England Womens Division McDouall, Hamish Tydd, Emma Ward, Achievements: 2017 Winners of 3 competition. Matthew Whibley. Hockey New England Mens C Grade Players: Kate Allen, Lucinda Ball, Miss competition TAS 2: Kate Allen, Lucinda Ball, Samuel Catey Curtin (staff), Lily Etheridge, Lucy Players: Josiah Alcorn, Mr Michael Ball Behrend, Riley Eichorn, Andrew Kirk, Fenwicke, Charlotte George, Dahlia (staff), Mr Barney Buntine (staff), Mr Rowan Lawrence, Alistair Le Surf, Glennie, Emily Hempel, Paige Jackson, Rob Etheridge (parent), Nicholas Farrar, Cooper Mills, Lily Neilson, Aiden Rogers- Georgia Kaynes, Milli Krishnan, Kathleen Mr Paul Ford (parent), Mr Sebastian Ellis, Jack Sewell, Toby Smith McPhie, Georgiana O’Brien, Molly Hempel (parent), Mr Angus Murray Pinnock, Sophie Tongue, Georgina (staff), Mr Campbell Nicoll (parent), TAS 3: Josiah Alcorn, Hamish Chalmers, Watson. Harry Chandler, Lily Etheridge, Timothy Lindeman, John McGregor-Thew, Lochlan Nicoll, Hannah Neilson, Eliza Ward, Cassidy Williams, Stuart Williams
TAS U 16 Girls Team members: Kate Allen, Lucy Ball, Tom Ball, Lily Etheridge, Dahlia Glennie, Emily Hempel, Paige Jackson, Georgia Kaynes, Milli Krishnan, Lily Neilson, Hannah Neilson, Lennox Nielson, Emma Ward, Eliza Ward.
Hockey: 1st XI Girls Back Row (L to R): Kathleen McPhie, Hannah Neilson, Dahlia Glennie, Lucinda Ball, Georgiana O'Brien Second Row: Miss Catherine Curtin, Sophie Tongue, Lucy Fenwicke, Georgia Kaynes , Paige Jackson, Lily Etheridge Front Row: Michelle Krishnan, Emily Hempel, Georgina Watson, Mr Murray Guest, Charlotte George, Mary Pinnock, Kathryn Allen
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U13s Blue U13s White U11s Coach: Mr Alex Portell Coaches: Mr Brandon Sharpe Coach: Mrs Tania Ball Players: Samuel Ball, Tom Ball, Ethan Achievements: Competitors in the Achievements: Runners Up in Hockey Bellman, Hugo Catterall, Eliza Crawford, Hockey New England Winter Junior New England Winter Junior U11 Ben Duarte, Thomas Dundon, Sam U13s competition competition. Hynes, William Jarrett, Lette Kerr, Players: Campbell Aitken, Gane Harbutt, Players: Tom Ball, Joel Blackburn, Cameron Le Surf, Essie Lindeman, Charles Hunter, Toby Inglis, Alexis Thomas Dundon, Lachlan Gerdes, Harry Lennox Neilson, Frank Perrottet, Alex Langlois-Peters, William Nash, Conal Hopkins, Sam Hynes, Henry Kirton, Reed. Nicol, Luke Pasfield, Owen Rice, Louis Lennox Neilson, Harry Pennington, Ross, Jasper Russ, Lachlan Thomas, Charlie Ryan. Wylie Wright.
Mountain Biking
MIC: Mrs Joanne Benham In Term 4 2016 the TAS mountain bike New England Mountain Bikers’ Summer Coordinator: Ms Colette Brus team enjoyed participating in the Series Races. This series consisted of Coaches: Mrs Joanne Benham, Mr Walcha Westpac Rescue Helicopter weekly races held at ‘Kookaburra Crest’ Richard Newton, Ms Colette Brus, Mr Teams Challenge, the UNE 3-Hour social in Armidale. The riders’ aim at these Lachlan Truesdale, Mr Sovann Pen race, the Evo-Cities 50/100km team races was to complete as many laps of race, the New England Mountain Bikers’ the 1.2km track as possible within the AWARDS bike orienteering event and the TAS end 35-minute time frame. TAS was well Gold Colours: Angus Apps of year social race at Robbers Run, Black represented throughout all junior age Silver Medallion: Samuel King, Duncan Mountain. groups, and TAS students achieved Chalmers, Joseph Sewell, Hamish podium positions in all these age Competition for Term 1 2017 saw the Chalmers. categories. mountain bike team attend the Silver Colours: Harry Graham
Team Achievements: The TAS Mountain Bike team finished fifth out 26 schools in the NSW All Schools Mountain Bike Championships.
Team Members: Jack Sewell, Joseph Sewell, Angus Cornall, Harry Graham, Duncan Chalmers, Thomas Deshon, Ashton Hall, Toby McMaster, Riley Simmons, Cooper Mills, Fletcher Jackson, Josh Armstrong, Archibald Chick, Joe Kermode, Archi Lawrence, Jack Deshon, Toby Inglis, Hunter Moore, Mountain Biking Team Ethan Bellman, Jeremy Carter, Jack Back Row (L to R): Sovann Pen, Jack Sewell, Joseph Sewell, Angus Cornall, Harry Graham, Duncan Chalmers, Thomas Deshon, Ashton Hall Second Row: Mrs Joanne Benham, Toby McMaster, Riley Armstrong, Hamish Chalmers, Wylie Simmons, Cooper Mills, Fletcher Jackson, Josh Armstrong, Archibald Chick, Joe Kermode, Archi Wright, Loius Ross, William Sharpe, Lawrence, Jack Deshon, Lachlan Truesdale Front Row: Toby Inglis, Hunter Moore, Ethan Bellman, Jeremy Carter, Jack Armstrong, Hamish Chalmers, Wylie Wright, Louis Ross, William Sharpe, Harry Chandler Harry Chandler, Angus Apps. Absent: Angus Apps, Ms Colette Brus 168 The Armidalian Mountain Biking
At the end of term 1, the TAS mountain AUSTRALIAN CROSS Duncan Chalmers (U 17 Men) bike team participated in the ‘UNE 12 COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKE Round 1 DNF Hours in the Piney’ race. Some TAS CHAMPIONSHIPS Round 2 26th teams achieved podium positions Round 3 19th in some of the junior and senior Individual Achievements: Round 4 19th categories. Angus Apps: U19 men – 17th Round 51 5th Harry Graham: U19 Men – 32nd Between 7 January and 11 March 2017, Round 63 9th Duncan Chalmers: U17 Men - 30th seven students from the TAS mountain Round 72 3rd Samuel King: Qualified, however DNF bike team attended some, if not all, Overall 2 3rd due to illness of the National Mountain Bike Cross Hamish Chalmers: U15 Men 20th Samuel King (U17 Men) Country Series races. These students Round 1 28th were Angus Apps, Harry Graham, OCEANIA CROSS COUNTRY Round 2 36th Duncan Chalmers, Samuel King, Joseph MOUNTAIN BIKE Round 3 25th Sewell, Hamish Chalmers and Fletcher CHAMPIONSHIPS Round 4 26th Jackson. To participate in these races, Round 5 27th students had to make their own way Individual Achievements: Round 6 31st around the country to Orange NSW, Angus Apps: U 19 Men – 18th Round 71 8th Armidale NSW, Bairnsdale VIC and Harry Graham: U19 Men – 28th Overall 3 2nd Toowoomba QLD. If students attended enough of these national series races, Joseph Sewell (U 17 Men) they would qualify for the national NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY Round 3 31st cross-country championships held in MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES Round 4 27th Canungra QLD from the 16-19 March. Overall 53rd The students who qualified for the Individual Achievements: Hamish Chalmers (U15 Men) national championships were Angus Angus Apps (U19 Men) Round 1 17th Apps, Harry Graham, Duncan Chalmers, Round 1 12th Round 2 17th Samuel King and Hamish Chalmers. Round 2 11th Round 3 12th Round 3 10th In June 2017 the TAS mountain bike Round 4 12th Round 4 14th team participated in the NSW All Round 5 22nd Round 7 17th Schools Mountain Bike Championships. Round 6 13th Overall 13th TAS placed fifth overall out of 26 Overall tied 12th Fletcher Jackson (U15 Men) schools. In the category results TAS’s Round 3 15th senior team of Angus Apps, Harry Harry Graham (U 19 Men) Round 4 14th Graham and David Cook (AHS) placed Round 1 31st Overall 28th third while the intermediate team Round 2 32nd (Duncan Chalmers, Jack Sewell and Round 3 23rd Josh Armstrong) came sixth out of 24 Round 4 22nd Mrs Joanne Benham teams. TAS had two teams in the junior Round 5 34th MIC Mountain Biking category with one team (consisting of Round 6 27th Joe Kermode, Hamish Chalmers and Overall 32nd Archie Chick) placing third while the other junior team consisting of Riley Simmons, Harry Chandler and Fletcher Jackson placed tenth out of 20 teams.
169 Netball
MIC: Ms Rachel Harrison This season would not have seen the TAS 3 Coordinator: Ms Alice Hudson success it did without the unwavering Coach: Ms Jayne Heagney Captain: Olivia Fenwicke support throughout the season from Achievements: 6th in Division family, friends and fellow TAS students. Team members: Holly Billinghurst, AWARDS Sophie Close, Ellen Coote, Ashini TAS 1 Senior Netballer of the year: Olivia Ekanayake, Michelle Krishnan, Amelia Coach: Ms Dakota Scott Fenwicke Landes, Elliana McRae, Sophie Tongue, Achievements: 5th in Division Junior Netballer of the year: Molly Hannah van Roy, Georgina Watson. Team members (and number of games): Dooner Kim Bange (16), Jacqueline Barrett (10), TAS 3 were in a very strong division Silver Colours: Bonnie Bremner, Olivia Bonnie Bremner (14), Molly Dooner (15), and although they were not able to Fenwicke, Molly McLachlan, Emily Olivia Fenwicke (16), Chloe Lawson (16), get many wins they continually tried Peddle, Courtney Stewart, Nikki Yates Molly McLachlan (13), Emily Peddle (15), their best and they showed great Silver Medallion: Kim Bange, Molly Courtney Stewart (8), Harriet Wickman improvement during the season. It was Dooner, Chloe Lawson, Harriet Wickman (8), Nikki Yates (16). so great to see the girls offer support not only to their own team but to the TAS 1 had a fantastic season this year opposing teams also. due to some hard work and persistence. In 2017 TAS netball grew to enter five After a rocky start, the team really found TAS 4 teams of Middle and Senior school girls some connectedness and desire to win, Coach: Ms Alex Pollitt in the local competition, as well as two which really developed throughout Achievements: 4th in Division (semi- teams in the NetSetGo program for the year. A definite highlight was finalists) our Junior School students. We had the 81-6 victory against PLC 3. They Team members: Nichola Clarkson, two teams make it to the semi-finals. unfortunately did not make the finals, Piyumi Ekanayake, Stella Grieve, Aaliyah TAS 4 played a great game, however, but succeeded in showing that they are Johnston, Gabriella Morandin, Ramona unfortunately lost to PLC. TAS 5 were a team to be wary of in the future. Nedianu, Keeley O’Connor, Harriet very much the underdogs going into Oates, Hede Sharpe, Aeukan (Wad) their semi-final, they dug deep and won TAS 2 Udompitisup, Hayley Whitehill. to progress through to the preliminary Coach: Ms Emma Channon final which they won also. In their Achievements: 6th in Division TAS 4 played a very competitive season, grand final they played the VIP Hunters, Team members: Kaliya Alldridge, they were moved up a division after the an extremely strong side who were Madison Alldridge, Jessie Digby, first two rounds due to their obvious undefeated throughout the season, our Amelia Griffiths, Emily Hempel, Danielle skill as a team. They held their own with girls played hard although did not end Krishnan, Miah Lupica, Chloe Morgan, the tougher competition and ended up winning the game. Katrina Osborne, Disa Smart, Matilda up making the semi-finals, a great Waterson. achievement for the girls. This year we were also very pleased to send two teams to compete in the TAS 2 has a good season, although TAS 5 NCIS competition in Grafton. The girls they did not finish on top of the table, Coach: Ms Majella Christenson played extremely well, displaying good the girls played together and bonded Achievements: 2nd in Divison (Grand sportsmanship and support of their as a team more and more throughout Finals - Runners-up) team as well as the opposition. the season. It was pleasing to see Team members: Karen Baker, Emma that senior girls took time out of their Benham, Lara Crosby, Chloe Davison, routine to train and be a part of such a Jessica Langley, Jordyn Melville, Isabel dynamic and friendly team. Newton, Emily Palfreyman, Casey Smith, Ruby Straker.
170 The Armidalian TAS 5 put in a great effort this season, reaching the grand final in their division. With varying abilities and exposure to netball within the team, each student was diligent in their preparations at training and fixtures, ending the season on a high.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Coach: Tania Hardin, Dimity Tearle
Net Marvelous Agbasale, Layan Alghamdi, Reema Al Malki, Harriet Coupland, Evelyn Junge, Henry Taylor.
Set – TAS Blue Ruyuf Al Malki, Anastasia Anderson, Ella Crosby, Mila Downes, Eve Hopkins, Netball TAS 1 Katie Hynes, Paige Sutton Back Row (L to R): Rachel Harrison, Emily Peddle, Molly Dooner, Chloe Lawson, Nikki Yates Front Row: Jacqueline Barrett, Harriet Wickman, Olivia Fenwicke (Captain), Mr Murray Guest, Kim Bange, Go - ASCS Rubies Bonnie Bremner Absent: Molly McLachlan, Courtney Stewart Camilla Coupland
Ms Alice Hudson Netball Coordinator
171 “Bus trips to Malpas Dam, and overnights in the sailing shed became highlights of my week, rowing soon became one of the only things I spoke about” Sebastian Scott
172 The Armidalian Rowing
MIC: Mr Will Caldwell “When you feel like you can no longer Island near Taree. The crews shared Coaches: Mr Will Caldwell, Mr Barney row with your legs. Start rowing with the waterways with National rowers Swan, Mr Harry Wright, Mr Alec Rainnie, your heart” and coaches from UTS Rowing Club Miss Rachel West as well as gaining an insight into the Our rowing sessions often ended with a Captain of Boats: Sebastian Scott production of Croker Oars before they quote and this one hit home for me the are shipped to rowing clubs across the AWARDS most. The pain experienced in rowing globe. Rowing on the Manning River is beyond hitting a wall, it's a hole - an Silver Colours: Michael Baldock, Bonnie was a very different rowing experience abyss. It was this pain that our rowers Bremner, Sam Cannington, Olivia compared to Malpas Dam but the had to face through land sessions, Fenwicke, Sterling George, Hunter improvement was clear to see with the water sessions and through every single Hine, Henry Hughes, Saxon Hughes, new crews learning to work with each race. But that’s what we all loved. Bus Dan Lethbridge, Ben Louis, Nicholas other. trips to Malpas Dam, and overnights in Makeham, James Murphy, Georgiana the sailing shed became highlights of We rowed beside dolphins, enjoyed O'Brien, Anthony Russell-Thomas, my week, rowing soon became one of fitness sessions at the beach and Sebastian Scott, Courtney Stewart, the only things I spoke about. prepared for the Taree Summer Regatta. Dimity Tearle, Stockley Warton, Hugh Our hard work paid off, with the girls Worsley, Sam Wright, Tom Wright While everyone else was ready to leave winning the Women's C Grade Quad for home after Speech Day 2016, the First Four: Sam Cannington, Michael Scull, the First IV winning the Men’s TAS rowing contingent of 16 boys and Baldock, Saxon Hughes, Sebastian Scott, Under 21 Four as well as the Men's five girls prepared to leave for the five- Henry Hughes (cox) C Grade Coxed Four (Division 1), the day Grafton Rowing Camp. This camp Second IV came second in Division 2, provided most with the opportunity First Quad: Courtney Stewart, Georgiana and The Third IV came third in Division to experience their first race and to O’Brien, Bonnie Bremner, Olivia 3. All in all, the camps were a great select crews for the season ahead. Fenwicke, Dimity Tearle (Cox) success, the crews were now chasing Four weeks later the squad was back in perfection, on their way to the Head of Second Four: Sam Wright, Nicholas camp, literally, as we slept in tents and The River. Makeham, Dan Lethbridge, Ben Louis, swags at the Croker’s property on Oxley Hunter Hine (cox) The First IV which placed 3rd in the First Fours event at GPS Third Four: James Murphy, Stockley Warton, Anthony Russell-Thomas, Hugh Worsley, Sterling George (cox)
Single: Tom Wright
Camps: Grafton (five days), Taree (six days)
Regattas: Head of the Clarence, Grafton Regatta, Taree Regatta, NSW State Championships, Kings/PLC Sydney Regatta, AAGPS Head of the River, NSW Schoolboy Head of the River, NSW Schoolgirl Head of the River.
173 Rowing (Cont.)
The AAGPS Head of the River is the They were not just celebrating this race After only one season under their belt, biggest annual rowing event in but rather the spirit and growth across they competed in the Schoolgirl First Australia, it draws crowds of thousands, all crews throughout the season. The Quad against the top four rowers from and has a strong history and prestige anxiety and nerves leading up to this other schools. We were very proud behind it. While rowing at the Head weekend were replaced with strong of their efforts and they have set the of the River, the last 250 meters of the emotions, of happiness, relief, and an standard for future girls’ crews to race is fuelled by pure adrenaline. The overwhelming pride in what we were achieve. bagpipes from Scots College, drums all rowing for; names such as Luke Brown The focus throughout the season is around, and the thousands of people on the bow of our boats, and the legacy excellence; to be the best we can be. It there cheering is an indescribable we would leave for those to follow. is only after we have time to reflect that feeling. The unsung hero of our squad was Tom we realise that we have learnt so much At the GPS Head of the River this Wright. He cheered us on at the GPS about ourselves and each other; we are year, TAS achieved results beyond Head of the River and we were able to capable of more than we realise and we expectation. The Third IV came sixth in repay his support the next day, as he will always share a special bond with a time of 7.32, the Second IV came fifth completed his first 2000m single race each other. in a time of 7.09, achieving a personal at the NSW Schoolboy Head of the Sebastian Scott best by 15 seconds and the First IV River. The girls also made history as the Captain of Boats came third in a new TAS record of 6.55. first TAS girls to compete at the NSW The whole TAS contingent rushed to the Schoolgirl Head of the River. podium after the race.
Rowing Team Back row (L to R): Michael Baldock, Hugh Worsley, Stockley Warton, Thomas Wright, James Murphy, Samuel Cannington, Nicholas Makeham Second row: Courtney Stewart, Dan Lethbridge, Samuel Wright, Saxon Hughes, Olivia Fenwicke, Ben Louis, Anthony Russell-Thomas, Georgiana O’Brien. Front row: Bonnie Bremner, Sterling George, Mr Will Caldwell, Sebastian Scott ( Captain of Boats), Mr Murray Guest, Henry Hughes, Dimity Tearle
174 The Armidalian Rugby
MIC: Mr David Drain Our senior teams came up against some Firstly, all of the players, coaches, Coordinator: Mr Todd Currell very strong competition this season and assistants, and managers who Captain: Michael Baldock performed well in the GPS Third Grade work hard through the cold winter Vice-Captain: Wallace Davidson competition, in which the Firsts from afternoons and nights, organise TAS, Sydney Boys’ High and Sydney logistics, sit on (or drive) buses and This year’s season was very busy, very Grammar School played against the sleep on floors, play and support, and long, and most certainly an endurance Thirds from five of the remaining GPS then get back on the bus only to do it test of travel, training and sheer schools (Newington College being the all again throughout the season. Your determination. Recognition must go to exception). With a high standard set in dedication and support is fundamental staff and parents alike for their support 2016 many boys thought it would be to the success of Rugby at TAS, and our the TAS Rugby program, allowing next to impossible to achieve any type success this year is a direct result of your and facilitating the deep involvement of success, however they developed as efforts. the school has within the GPS Rugby a squad and grew together as young program. To the parents who continue to support men creating some very memorable the students at away and at home The year began with the annual trek to successes, ultimately finishing second games, it is much appreciated by Coonabarabran, a great opportunity on the competition ladder with only student and staff alike. for all our players to settle into their one competition loss. This success teams and begin refining their game can ultimately be measured in the Finally, to both the P&F’s Rugby play. Kinross Wolaroi School from form of loyalty, mateship and true TAS Supporters Committee who continue to Orange always test each of the TAS spirit. The hardest game of the season, work tirelessly to organise, contribute teams, stretching them to their limits. against St Joseph’s College, was where to and support the TAS rugby program With additional games against Farrer TAS displayed all of the qualities that - please know your efforts are hugely MAHS and the 16s involvements in makes us proud to be TAS. While it was appreciated by all members of the TAS the Warwick 7s competition, there the toughest defeat given it delivered rugby community. was little time in the calendar for rest. the premiership to Joey’s (with whom Thank you all for a hugely successful Once again, the TAS rugby community TAS had been equal on the top of the year! banded together and brought forth table before that game) the outcome enthusiasm, sportsmanship and lead to personal growth and definitely positivity, making it a memorable displayed the camaradarie built within season for student, parents and staff. the squad, there supporting each other Mr Todd Currell through every minute of the game. Rugby Coordinator All teams saw a vast improvement throughout the season, stretching The Second XV won some of their each student to their limits, counting games, but at all times team members on grit and determination to improve exhibited commitment and excellent each week, to be just that little bit sportsmanship throughout the season. better. This ‘never say never’ attitude Our younger teams played some very was abundantly clear on each of the TAS entertaining rugby again some very defensive lines, and under the guidance challenging opposition, however most of skilful coaches was complemented importantly they were able to develop by skilful and exciting attack. as young rugby men, expanding and refining their knowledge of the sport they love.
175 Rugby
TEAMS Michael Paull, James Pointing, Thomas Cook, Samuel Coombes, Price, Luke Rorke, Tristan Rozendaal, Archer Croft, Ethan Crosby, Finn Opens Luca Sampson, Joseph Sewell, Seaton Daugherty, Harry Davidson, Dominic Coaches: Mr Alan Jones, Mr Michael Sharpe, Liam Smith, Clayton Southwell, Ferguson, Thomas Forsythe, Fletcher Barry, Mr Hugo Johnston, Mr David William Swales, Peeranut Udompitisup, Jackson, Joe Kermode, Finlay Lambeth, Drain, Mr AJ Whalley Jack Waters, Henry Watkins, Patrick Archi Lawrence, Harry Litchfield, Rocco First XV Woodburn Louis, Fletcher Lyons, Archer McDonald, Team members: Michael Baldock, Oscar Metcalf, Henry Mitchell, Nicholas Under 15s Wallace Davidson, Harry Forsythe, Munsie, Nicholas O'Neil, Sam Osborne, Coach: Mr Ian McPherson Benjamin Hamparsum, Nicholas Kirk, Hamish Pearce, Thomas Scifleet, Sam Assistant Coaches: Mr Ben McDougall, Dan Lethbridge, Ben Louis, Nicholas Skipper, Tom Younghusband Mr James Reynold, Mr Lachlan Makeham, Callan Moffatt, Edward Pitt, Truesdale Under 13s Harry Pollard, Maxwell Qorovarua, Manager: Ms Julie Flanagan Coach: Mr Mark Taylor Ryan Schmitt, Sebastian Scott, Samuel Squad members: (games in brackets) Assistant Coaches: Mr Ben McDougall/ Thatcher Harry Ackling (8), Abdalazyz Alenazi Mr Jake Tucker Second XV (6), Josh Armstrong (10), Angus Bell Team members: Eugene Campbell, Team members: Oscar Alcorn, William (11), William Benham (10), Marcus Jeremy Carter, Jack Deshon, Harrison Bartel, Lachlan Cameron, Samuel Braham (7), William Braham (7), Patrick Ditchfield, Hudson Eichorn, Isaac Cannington, Lukas Cook, Rowan Croft, Brennan (4), Benjamin Carter (10), Gerdes, Archie Grieve, Gane Harbutt, Timothy Finlayson, Jordan Frahm, Rorie Chambers (11), Jackson Clark (9), Liam Hunt, William Jarrett, Oliver Harrison Gall, Sam Kealey, Hok Him Lucas Cotterell (11), Ethan Crosby (3), Ledingham, Eli Lohse, Byron McCann, (Daniel) Lai, Dougal Mackay, Jock Jack Davidson (9), Harry Deshon (11), Hunter Moore, Noah Moore, Lachlan McMaster, Tully Muller, Harry Pointing, William Ellis (11), Fergus Gidley-Baird Morgan, Stirling Munsie, Xavier Munsie, William Reeves, Finnian Ruming, Bailey (11), Ashton Hall (7), Samuel Jones James Phelps, Benjamin Rowe, Corie Simmons, Angus Smith, Charles Uren, (10), Oliver Kearney (9), Leon Kelly (5), Ruttley, Oscar Ryan-Naylor, William Stockley Warton, Samuel Weston, Charles Kerr (10), William Koraba (4), Sharpe, Henry Starr, Vincenti Tongia, William Whitney, James Wicks Cotter Litchfield (9), John MacDonald Will Warton, Augustus White, Alexander (5), Noah McCann (8), Liam McIntyre Zuber. Under 16s (5), Toby McMaster (6), John Moore Coach: Mr Michael Holland (6), Niall Moore (11), Dylan Morris (5), Assistant Coach: Mr Matthew Nott Jack Nivison (11), James O'Brien (11), Manager: Miss Nicole Goldsworthy Hamish Parsons (4), Nathaniel Pidgeon Team members: Nicholas Barnier- (9), Henry Pitman (5), Henry Robertson Merzliakov, Jack Berry, Wallace Bremner, (7), James Scotton (11), Jack Sewell (6), Hamish Cannington, Heath Chandler, Riley Simmons (8), Thomas Stinson (11), Timothy Cimino, Nicholas Corderoy, Remy Taylor (8), William Young (10) Thomas Deshon, Angus Earle, Nicholas Under 14s Flannery, Edward Fogarty, Luka Grace, Coach: Mr Andrew Junge, Mr Angus Tom Hamilton, Kwok (Gordon) Huen, Murray Ethan Jones, Joshua Jones, Alexander Manager: Miss Jennifer Goldsworthy Kirk, Jasper Leoni, Harrison Lyons, Team members: Jack Armstrong, Patrick Tobias Markerink, Angus Martel, Henry Baldock, Edward Boydell, Ben Burwell, Mason, Benjamin McElroy, Mac Metcalf, Lachlan Carter, Archibald Chick, Oliver Siddhartha Nalliah, Lachlan Oates,
176 The Armidalian Rugby Captain’s Report second half clearly, which wasn’t helped Fronting up after a loss is always tough, by my 10-minute spell on the sideline! but also in the middle of HSC trials is To be honest, our season was tough. The final few minutes of the game were another layer to add. King’s was our last Not that rugby is ever easy, especially the most intense with a scrum being competition game and it was anything in the step up to the Opens but never reset over and over with their feed, until but effortless, with a win in our minds before have a team, let alone the entire somehow, probably Thatcher milking, we took penalties where possible and rugby program committed to a season we received a penalty and ended the came out with a try as well, however of away games. And those games are game. they took a different approach and hard for everyone - every team has scored two tries down our wing, for a travelled at least five times to Sydney, Backfield, against Sydney Grammar tight final win of 11-10. and many of our Seconds players have - need I say more. We had played a to back up for the Firsts game when it’d home game against High, there but it’s For everything against us this year, be preferable to just get back on the not the same as a competition game there was little complaint from either bus. on Backfield. It was our only one this team in the Opens, those players most season (and thanks to Grammar for affected by the travel, and that is an Our traditional first pre-season fixture being the only school to travel), and an indicator of the character of all the Kinross is always hard; we barely have obvious milestone for the Year 12 boys young men in the team. Of course the any time training together while the especially. Walking down the tunnel attitude of a team is often spearheaded opposition has already got five games is an experience like no other, and the by their coaches, whom of course this under their belt. It was a rough game, game went as perfectly as possible, with entire program depends upon, and a showed by the score of 35-9 to Kinross. a scoreline of 38-7, with more exciting sincere thankyou must go to Mr Jones The week after was a significantly better runaway phase play and tries to make it and Mr Whalley, but these are not the for all aspects, as we could train more worthwhile for the entire season. only staff who have contributed and effectively after a decent loss, and have thanks must go to Mr Currell, Mr Drain, The first game after holidays is always a chance to rebuild confidence against Mr Johnson, Mr Caldwell, Mrs Hutton, hard but we still managed to come Sydney High, securing a polar score of Mrs Edmonds, and of course the Great away with another decent score of 37-0 41-0 to TAS. Man himself Mick Barry. Many parents against Shore, which is always beneficial travelled to Sydney also and that did after holidays. Despite the success, these types of not go unnoticed, and the support game don’t challenge us as much as we The week after was harder than received is more than we could have need and unfortunately due to a range expected, which shocked many boys, expected throughout our season. of factors the Farrer side was far below playing Sydney High in Sydney is always Finally, to the boys, I have to thank you their full strength and such the score a surprise, but after the initial shock we for not leaving as soon as we heard was a similar 64-0. found our form and came back with a about the six trips, for committing If it was challenge we needed 33-5 victory. wholly to the most time-consuming we definitely got it with our first rugby program to date, and for the way Joeys was undeniably our hardest game competition fixture against Riverview, in which you performed and trained, it and without dwelling too much on the which proved to be a tough win at 15- has been a privilege to train and play unfortunate result, it needs to be said 10 but a win nonetheless and a better alongside you and an absolute honour that our effort and performance was win than High or Farrer, although two to lead you out of the sheds. stellar. The lead in the game travelled injuries to Wally Davidson and Oscar back and forth, 7 nil, 7 all, 14-7 to them, Michael Baldock Alcorn. 12-14, and objectively it came down to Captain of Rugby Scots, 14-10, but much closer on the a try and a penalty, which in the greater field. Despite us holding a 14 nil lead at picture of a forced away game and the halftime, they came out stronger in the strongest competition, is more than admirable. 177 Results
TAS KINROSS TAS SBHS TAS GRAMMAR 1XV 9 35 1XV 1XV 41 0 1XV 1XV 38 7 1XV 2XV 3 24 2XV 2XV 27 24 2XV 2XV 24 12 2XV 16s A 10 17 16s A 16s A 13 14 16s A 3XV 59 5 16s A B 7 16 B B 52 0 B 4XV 15 5 B 15s A 7 48 15s A 15s A 12 5 15s A 16s A 0 33 15s A B 34 12 B B 34 0 B B 44 25 B 14s A 5 60 14s A 14s A 39 0 14s A 15s A 14 14 14s A B 0 22 B B 22 17 B B 22 41 B 13s 0 33 13s A 13s 7 19 13s 14s A 47 0 13s A B 10 32 B B 17 5 B B 33 10 B
TAS KING’S TAS SCOTS TAS RIVERVIEW 1XV 11 10 3XV 1XV 14 10 3XV 1XV 15 10 3XV 2XV 19 29 5XV 2XV 10 29 5XV 2XV 5 24 5XV 16s A 12 12 16s B 16s A 5 32 16s B 16s A 0 41 16s B B 33 14 C B 19 17 C B 17 24 C 15s A 7 34 15s B 15s A 26 5 15s B 15s A 5 15 15s B B 27 12 C B 47 0 C B 7 42 C 14s A 7 29 14s B 14s A 7 31 14s B 14s A 0 43 14s B B 38 22 C B 29 22 C B 0 69 C 13s 15 15 13s A 13s 17 0 13s A 13s 10 10 13s A B 17 24 C B 5 15 D B 24 19 D
TAS SHORE TAS SBHS TAS ST JOSEPH’S 1XV 0 37 3XV 1XV 33 5 3XV 1XV 12 24 3XV 2XV 42 0 5XV 2XV NA NA 5XV 2XV na na 5XV 16s A 7 15 16s B 16s A 16s B 16s A 0 54 16s B B 64 0 C B C B 0 46 C 15s A 42 7 15s B 15s A 15s B 15s A 0 39 15s B B 45 12 C B C B 0 39 C 14s A 24 24 14s B 14s A 14s B 14s A 0 60 14s B B 34 15 C B SCOTS C B 21 41 C 13s 10 13 13s A 13s 13s A 13s 23 5 13s A B 15 15 D B D B 15 20 D
178 178 The Armidalian Rugby: 1st XV Back Row (L to R): Nicholas Makeham, Callan Moffatt, Rowan Croft, Sebastian Scott, Benjamin Hamparsum, Nicholas Kirk, Wallace Davidson Second Row: Mr Alan Jones, Samuel Thatcher, Harry Pollard, Maxwell Qorovarua, Edward Pitt, Angus Smith, Mr Adam Whalley Front Row: Harry Forsythe, Oscar Alcorn, Jock McMaster, Mr Murray Guest, Michael Baldock (c), Ben Louis, Ryan Schmitt, Dan Lethbridge
Rugby: 2nd XV Back Row (L to R): Charles Uren, Harrison Gall, Rowan Croft, William Whitney, Stockley Warton, Lukas Cook, Samuel Cannington Second Row: Mr David Drain, Ryan Schmitt, Bailey Simmons, Jordan Frahm, Finnian Ruming, Timothy Finlayson, Hok Him Lai, Mr Hugo Johnson Front Row: Tully Muller, Angus Smith, William Reeves, Samuel Weston, Jock McMaster (c), Dougal Mackay, Sam Kealey, James Wicks, Lachlan Cameron
179 TAS Rugby Carnival
The first division grand final between two Sydney club teams was a reprise of 2016, but it was the Moree Junior Bulls who took out the most prestigious award at the largest under 12s rugby carnival in Australia on 8-9 April.
The Junior Bulls won the ZOO Team of the TAS Rugby Carnival Award for sportsmanship on and off the field as voted upon by all teams – an award they received at the very first carnival in 2005.
The two day carnival, which attracted 45 teams from as far as Dalby and the Sunshine Coast to the NSW Southern Highlands who played 114 games of rugby over the weekend, wrapped up with the spoils shared between club and school teams.
As was the case last year, in the Division 1 grand final Sydney Southern Districts defeated Gordon Highlanders (28-17). St Andrew’s, Noosa, won the play-off for Division 2 against The Southport School (ranked fifth in Division 1). St Ignatius’ College Riverview Blue defeated Cranbrook School in the third division whilst the The King’s School came out over Central Coast Grammar School in Division 4 and Gordon Tartans took out Division 5 over Scone Grammar School.
The previous afternoon, former Wallaby Warwick Waugh – attending his third tournament as a father – and NSW Waratah Matt Sandell entertained participants, signed paraphernalia and shared some wisdom from their experiences.
Mr Will Caldwell TASRC Convener
180 The Armidalian Shooting
FULLBORE TEAMS MIC: Mr David Lawrence Manager and Caterer: Mr Alasdair Hey First VIII Coaches: Mr Rob Bondfield, Mr Mark Morton, Mr Hugh Morton Tom Southwell (c), Sam Cannington, Captain: Tom Southwell Sam Berry, Harry Pointing, Sam Vice-Captain: Samuel Cannington Marshall, Angus Earle, Luke Vagg, Jack Achievements: Fullbore –Selection in GPS combined team Tom Southwell Waters, Thomas Deshon, Gold Colours:Tom Southwell Silver Colours: Samuel Berry, Samuel Cannington, Sam Marshall, Harry Pointing, Second VIII Luke Vagg Sophie Tongue, Henry Smith, Erin Page, Silver Medallions: Angus Earle, Thomas Deshon, Jack Waters Tom Hamilton, Luke Rorke, James Pointing, Lachlan Hey AWARDS TAS Rifle Club continued to develop J. Bell-Allen Cup Top Score at GPS 1st VIII Tom Southwell students in target rifle shooting in The Abbott Shield Top Score at GPS 2nd VIII Erin Page 2017. Our Smallbore shooting at Holmes Trophy Most Improved Shooter Erin Page TAS Meadowfield Range focussed Snap Shooting Trophy Best Snap Score at GPS Tom Southwell and on training and preparing boys for Sam Cannington participation in the fullbore discipline. W A Ward Trophy Best Performance at GPS Midweek practices were shot at the 50 Shooting Camp James Pointing yard deliberate with grouping practice Cox Memorial Challenge and informal matches. Cup Club Champion Tom Southwell Max Tavener Award Junior Champion Jack Waters The annual small bore match between Stening Shield Wind Coach of Top Score at TAS, Sydney Boys’ High and NEGS was GPS Tom Southwell held in Term 2 and TAS was victorious in D W Willis Award Outstanding Service to that match. The Tank Shell trophy was TAS Rifle Club Luke Vagg gladly accepted by Captain of Shooting Tom Southwell.
Improvements to the Meadowfield Range were completed late in 2016 and are functioning well.
Fullbore shooting commenced with maintenance of equipment followed by a training weekend held at Wolomombi range. We were lucky to have assistance from experienced coaches Mr Rob Bondfield and Mr Ben Picton. Subsequently, boys competed in prize shoots held at Spring Ridge and Grafton with a great deal of individual success.
Jack Waters, Tom Southwell, Mr David Lawrence
181 Shooting (Cont.)
GPS SHOOTING CAMP Other notable mentions were Tom In the afternoon the final match first Southwell 69- 6 and Tom Deshon 69-6. grade match was conducted. The GPS shooting camp was held at TAS finished in third place with a team Buchanan Shield is a match held 300m Spring Ridge Rifle Range. Students aggregate score of 541-52. First place with eight scoring shots deliberate and staff were accommodated at the went to Newington College with narrow followed by eight rounds of snap. Spring Ridge Country Club and were margin of two points finishing with Conditions were difficult as the sun supported by a very dedicated and 543-41. was setting fast directly behind the appreciated group of parents and target area. The TAS team finished in friends. Access to the range was great In the afternoon completion was for the fourth place with a score of 577-23. with long days training and many NRA shield this match was shot at 600m The best performance from our team rounds being fired each day. in difficult conditions. The TAS First VIII was from our Vice Captain of Shooting Mr Rob Bondfield, Mr Mark Morton finished in fifth place with a credible Sam Cannington 39-2 and 6-2 giving and Mr Hugh Morton expertly coached score of 361-12 out a possible 400. an aggregate score of 77-2 out of a students. It was great to have 2016 Old Competition could only be described as possible 80 points. Armidalian Hugh Morton return to pass fierce. on his knowledge and wisdom. After Our best shooter was Tom Southwell Day 2 of the Shooting Premiership three days of solid and focused training with a score of 193-10 (possible 200). saw a strong performance by all TAS it was time to head to Sydney. Congratulations to Tom for making the shooters. In the morning the Second VIII GPS combine team and also winning competed shooting a seven shot stage the Bisley Bullet trophy for best shot ALL SCHOOLS COMPETITION at 500m followed by seven shots at from Sydney Boys’ High, NEGS and TAS. 300m for the GPS Seconds Premiership TAS competed with three teams in the Shield. The Second VIII team finished Congratulations must be forwarded Fiona Reynolds Memorial All Schools in fifth place with a score of 478-19. to Newington College for winning all Match at Anzac Rifle Range Malabar on Congratulations to Erin Page (the best of the First VIII matches as well as the Saturday 15 July. 20 x five person teams shot in the Second VIII) and Sophie Second VIII. across seven schools participated in the Tongue who were the first female competition with the match being shot Mr David Lawrence shooters to officially compete in an as one stage at 500m and two stages MIC Shooting AAGPS rifle shooting competition. at 600m. All teams were able to use electronic targets for the first time. TAS Gold team managed a credible fourth place with a combined aggregate score of 708.43. Best of the TAS shooters was Sam Cannington with an aggregate score of 145-12 (possible 150).
GPS SHOOTING PREMIERSHIP
Day 1 (17 July) saw the Rawson Cup shot at a 500m and 600m stage. The TAS team was very competitive in this match with three of our riflemen dropping only one point. The best of these three was Sam Cannington with a score of 69-11 out of a possible 70 Shooting: 1st VIII Back Row (L to R): Mr Alasdair Hey, Luke Vagg, Mr Mark Morton, Jack Waters, Mr David Lawrence points. Front Row: Angus Earle, Sam Marshall, Tom Southwell (Captain), Mr Murray Guest, Samuel Cannington (Vice Captain), Samuel Berry, Thomas Deshon Absent: Harry Pointing 182 The Armidalian Swimming
MIC: Mr James Pennington Tooth-n-Nail’ Trophy (7x 50m relay with Coaches: Mr James Pennington, Mr James Harwood one swimmer from each year group Captains: Olivia Fenwicke and Jack Kaynes 6-12): Broughton House
AWARDS TAS swimmers who competed at the Honours: Lucy Fenwicke North Coast Independent Schools Silver Colours: Olivia Fenwicke, Ben Louis (NCIS) Swimming Championships: Silver Medallion: Hamish Cannington, James O’Brien Ruby Straker, Lettie Kerr, Eliza Ward, Lily Etheridge, Lucy Ball, Lucy Fenwicke,
TAS MIDDLE/SENIOR SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Kathleen McPhie, Kira O’Connor, Olivia Fenwicke, Toby Inglis, Jonathan Championships Phelps, Rowan Hey, Max Guppy, Fergus Boys Menzies, Sam Ball, Luca Cotterell, Age Champion Runner-up James O’Brien, Hilton Jackson, Hamish 12yrs & under Toby Inglis Will Nash Cannington, Sebastian Etheridge, 13 yrs Samuel Ball Noah Moore Samuel Wright, Ben Louis, James 14 yrs Lucas Cotterell Rocco Louis Hartog-Smith. 15 yrs Hilton Jackson James O’Brien 16 yrs Hamish Cannington Sebastian Etheridge TAS swimmers who competed at the 17 yrs Sam Wright Ben Louis NSW Combined Independent Schools 18 yrs & over Liam Donaldson Saxon Hughes (CIS) Swimming Championships: Ruby Girls Straker, Lucy Ball, Lucy Fenwicke, Sam Age Champion Runner-up Ball, James O’Brien, Hilton Jackson, Ben 12yrs & under Ruby Straker Lettie Kerr Louis, James Hartog-Smith 13 yrs Karen Baker Lydie Taylor 14 yrs Eliza Ward Lily Etheridge Honours in Swimming: 15 yrs Lucy Ball Lily Neilson Lucy Fenwicke was awarded Honours in 16 yrs Lucy Fenwicke Emma Ward Swimming in recognition of making the 17 yrs Jessie Digby Kathleen McPhie 18 yrs & over Olivia Fenwicke Katrina Osborne final of the 16 years 200m Breaststroke at the Australian Swimming House Points (for total swimming championships points score): Championships in Brisbane in April. Place House Points
1st Tyrrell 16573 2nd Broughton 15745 Mr James Pennington 3rd Croft 14290 MIC Swimming 4th Green 12095 5th Abbott 11646 6th Ross 11120
Champion House (ie the House which scored the most number of points per student enrolled in that House):
Place House Points 1st Tyrrell 221 2nd Croft 190.5 3rd Broughton 181 4th Abbott 155.3 5th Green 137.3 6th Ross 135.9
183 Tennis
MIC: Miss Jayne Heagney The shift in format has enabled the There were also number of other Staff: Ms Julie Flanagan, Mr David students to develop their skills for highlights for TAS tennis this year. A Toakley, Mrs Gillian Downes, Mr Andrew competition tennis, with all students number of our tennis players were Junge taking part once a week in a singles and immersed in schoolboy fixtures against Captain: No Captain (2016-2017), Max doubles competition. Sydney Boys’ High and Farrer MAHS and von Gaval-Cleasby (2017-2018) a number of student played against the As an added fixture in term one this Old Armidalians. AWARDS year we introduced an official TAS Gold Medallion: Nicholas Barnier tournament where students could The NCIS tennis tour to Grafton was a Representative team members: enter in singles, double and mixed successful event for all age groups. Our NCIS U14s boys team: Toby Smith, Josh doubles. This was a highly successful teams were entered into seeded pools Miron, Dylan Morris, Henry Mitchell day with Emma Benham winning the of six-to-eight players in a round robin NCIS U14s girls team: Emma Benham girls’ championship, Thomas Morgan draw, with the top four results going NCIS U17s team: Nicholas Farrar, Sam winning the boys’ championship, onto quarter finals, semi finals and then Marshall, Max von Gavel-Cleasby, Thomas Morgan and Rowan Croft finals. A number of students should be William Benham taking out the double championship, commended on their performances and Sam Ruba and Charlotte George including Toby Smith, Sam Marshall and This year TAS tennis continued with a winning the inaugural Brooks Family Emma Benham who made it through to competition based tournament adding Trophy, kindly donated this year by Old the quarter finals. and making small changes. Armidalian Barry Brooks (49-54). Miss Jayne Heagney MIC Tennis
Tennis 1st IV Left to Right: Nicholas Farrar, Max von Gavel-Cleasby, Sam Marshall, Mr Murray Guest, Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, Ms Jayne Heagney
184 The Armidalian Water Polo
Coach: Mr Todd Currell Throughout the season both teams had Assistant coaches: Miss Catherine an overlap of players which enabled Curtin, Mr Brandon Shape both teams to build and develop great Manager: Mr Todd Currell team work skills and a typical TAS bond. Team members: Gwynne Beynon, Competitive in nature and driven by a Bonnie Bremner, Jessie Digby, Liam never give up attitude the two teams Donaldson, Lucy Fenwicke, Olivia were able to grow and develop the Fenwicke, James Hartog-Smith, Saxon skills and maturity to compete in such a Hughes, Jack Kaynes, Sam Kealey, competition. Georgiana O'Brien, James O'Brien, Jim Each week came as a surprise with Orr, Stockley Warton, James Wicks, games primarily against young Hugh Worsley, Katrina Osborne. adults from the University of New 2017 was a great year for water polo, England, however as with the great with TAS fielding two all-TAS mixed sportsmanship of any TAS team, sex teams. This was run and led relations were soon built with elements predominantly by our seniors Jessie of advice and friendly competition. Digby, Liam Donaldson, Olivia Fenwicke and Saxon Hughes who developed Mr Todd Currell and supported both of the TAS teams. MIC Water Polo
185 School Community
186 The Armidalian 187 Foundation Report
FOUNDATION PRESIDENT’S The Foundation’s financial assets Every year the Foundation also has REPORT 2017 sit separately from TAS assets and an event in Armidale which raises are managed primarily to provide its profile and hopefully encourages In only the second year of full co- scholarships, bursaries or buildings for members of our community to support education, TAS is now at record the School. Any request for funds from the Foundation and its causes. This year, enrolments proving that the most the School must be approved by the the main event was the commissioning strategic move the School has ever Directors who are themselves charged of one of Australia’s best-known undertaken was indeed the right one to with honouring the Foundation’s composers, Mr Paul Jarman to compose make for the time. As the School grows Constitution. a song for TAS. The result was ‘Soldier and prospers, so too do the prospects of On’ which was launched in two concerts the TAS Foundation whose existence is Of the many Foundation activities in October and was again performed dependent not only on the responsible over the course of the year, I would at Speech Day. Inspired initially by War fiscal management of its existing particularly like to pay tribute to Memorial Assembly Hall and the many portfolio, but increasing the funds members of the TAS community who memorials around TAS honouring donated through fundraising, gifts and were able to donate a gift to the School those who have served, ‘Soldier On’ bequests. through the Annual Giving appeal or is about more than serving in war; contribute to the voluntary building It gives the TAS Foundation Board it is about courage, resilience and fund appeal or have decided to include enormous pleasure to be able to comradeship. It is a gift to the School a bequest to TAS in their will. These acts provide financial support to the School of cultural significance and we all of kindness and generosity provide the during this crucial growth phase. In hope this magnificent piece of music is backbone to the Foundation and our particular, the loans to TAS for building performed as often as possible. gratitude to all who are able and willing the magnificent new girls boarding to give is most sincere. I would like to also take this opportunity house and providing access to funds to thank the Foundation’s Directors for the purchase of new boys boarding There were two main events for the whose steady counsel and guidance furniture for all boarders from Years 9 to Foundation over the course of 2017, have enabled the Foundation to be 12. Both these projects over the course the first being the support given to Rob the important support to the School of 2017 were made possible by the Busby in hosting a dinner in London that it is. Their commitment and loyalty mutual understanding, co-operation at the Caledonian Club with guest of are so unwavering, and I would like to and respect between the School and honour, His Royal Highness The Prince thank them all for their continued work the Foundation. Edward, Earl of Wessex. The Earl of for the Foundation. I would also like to Wessex has a long connection with TAS It is also important to note the extend my thanks on behalf of all the dating back to 1983 when he visited the independent governance of the Board to Cressida Mort whose energy school in a private capacity as a guest Foundation from that of the School, and enthusiasm helps continue the of Jim Graham’s and officially dedicated which may not be fully understood. mandate of the Foundation which is to the two Day Houses, Ross and Green. The Foundation Board is a separate be a vital independent financial support He first met Jim Graham while a body of Directors charged with for The Armidale School now and into student at Gordonstoun where Jim overseeing the fundraising and the future. was teaching, and the pair struck up a growth of the financial base of the lasting friendship. The invitation to join TAS Foundation portfolio from gifts, some TAS Old Boys and their partners bequests, donations and pledges. Mr John Grant for a drink and to rekindle his time at They are, in essence, custodians of the Chair the School was clearly well timed and many gifts previous generations of TAS Foundation the evening was a great success. parents, past students and staff have bequeathed to TAS, and they undertake their responsibilities very seriously.
188 The Armidalian Old Armidalians’ Union
OAU PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2017 On the sporting field, fourteen 1983 leavers did us proud at the GPS I deliver this report at the conclusion Gold Challenge held at Riverview of 2017 Reunion Weekend which, I last October, including Tanet ‘Joe’ am sure all will agree, that has been a Phanichewa who flew in from Bangkok wonderful success. I thank all involved at the last moment and then spent in making it happen. It was wonderful some time in Armidale afterwards. I am to have James McTavish, who is back told preparations for the ’85 and ’86 for his 30 year reunion, kick off the leavers to participate in 2018 are well weekend as the Reviewing Officer at under way. the TAS Cadets Passing Out Parade on Friday. Thank you to all those who organised and participated. These events help keep the school and its alumni in the CROFT CUP public eye in a positive way. There have In summary, Old Armidalians were been many other events with which Old successful in the inaugural OA v School Armidalians have been involved; these Swimming competition, in Chess, are just some with a direct connection and the Tug-o-War; however the to the Union. Mr Graham MacDougall, OAU President School edged us out in hockey, tennis, debating and by two bulls in shooting, OLD ARMIDALIANS CO-EDUCATION AND so retain the Croft Cup for now. REPRESENTATION ENROLMENTS
The Old Armidalians’ Union continues to It is pleasing to see the school’s A SOCIAL YEAR be represented on the School Board of growth in student numbers since Consistent with what has been spoken Directors and Category O members of the introduction of co-education about on previous occasions, the the TAS Company. In addition we have has exceeded expectations. The OAU past 12 months has seen TAS Old representatives to the TAS Foundation continues to support the School Armidalians conduct and participate in and GPS OBU Council. Recently, Andrew in its plans for sustainable growth. various social events. Old Armidalians McConville resigned from his position The number of Old Boys who have and their wives made up the second as a Category O member on the TAS daughters at TAS is significant. largest contingent at the GPSOBU Company Board (due to him relocating Council’s luncheon at Port Macquarie, overseas) and I am pleased to say Andrew Heath and Lee Reid organised former Board Director Rob Perkins TAS@DUSK an OA’s get together in Canberra, a been appointed to fill that vacancy. The members of the OAU committee number attended the GPS Head of Thank you to all those who have served again ran a successful BBQ at the P&F’s the River to support the School and in governance positions. The Old TAS@Dusk event in November. I thank watch the First IV come in third, an Armidalians’ Union and its members all those who helped on the day. evening in London was attended by enjoy a close, healthy relationship with The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and the School and representation on its of course who could forget the stellar governing bodies. It is reassuring to see performance of Old Armidalians at first-hand the goals and objectives of the Jim Graham Tribute Concert last the School being achieved by sound November? management.
189 Old Armidalians’ Union
125TH YEAR PROJECT As I could not attend on the evening, Special thanks go to our ‘man on the we were represented by Andrew Erratt inside’, Honorary Secretary Tim Hughes During the year, various ideas have of the Sydney Branch. It seems there whose contribution should not be been mooted as to how best the OAU is a fair amount of angst regarding underestimated, and to Donna Jackson can mark the 125 year anniversary the maintaining of evenly competitive and Cressida Mort who give up a great (2019) of the School in a beneficial way. sporting fixtures. It may be that the deal of their time to ensure our events It has been decided to commemorate GPS works with other groups to create like this weekend are a success. Thank the occasion by building much needed multiple competitions in the same sport you all. gates at the eastern Brown Street in order to provide this. The School’s entrance to the School from Chapel Lastly, I thank the school for allowing priority is for students to participate in St. This entrance is the School’s most the OAU to host Reunion Weekends at competitions that are relatively even; highly trafficked entrance and is the School. We are proud of our school, the OAU supports this ideal. It will be currently secured by two standard steel and it is a wonderful thing for Old Boys interesting how such competitions will paddock gates. Tony Deakin has drafted and Old Girls to have that opportunity look in coming years. For now however, plans and these were presented for to rekindle friendships and fellowship at the status quo remains with TAS playing viewing on Friday evening. All that is the very place they began. in the GPS rugby competition (Third left now is for the OAU to raise funds Grade), and in shooting, rowing and I look forward to the next 12 months (yet to be determined) to put toward athletics etc as it has over the past few and the opportunity to continue the project. years. serving the OAU.
SPECIAL RESOLUTION THANK YOU Mr Graham MacDougall As you would all be aware, at the last President Thank you to all those who have AGM, a Special Resolution was passed 10 September 2017 attended committee meetings and that included the change of our Union’s BBQs etc throughout the year. I urge name to Old Armidalians’ Union. I am everyone to encourage fellow Old pleased to say this change has been Armidalians to come on board with the a virtually seamless transition with a committee. We are a mixed group who positive response from the community. operate tremendously well together, This weekend I have noticed the new but few of us are under 50 years of age. name being used by many people and New blood is always welcome and can it is proving to be a natural evolution. participation on the committee can tie in well for those OAs who have a son or daughter currently attending the OUR PLACE AMONGST THE School. OTHER GPS ALUMNI AND WITH Tug of War - TAS Reunion Weekend THE SCHOOL
The NSW GPS is comprised of nine schools. Recently the presidents of the alumni organisation of all schools were invited to meet in Sydney to discuss how we as united the relevance of the GPS and of the alumni organisations.
190 The Armidalian Parents & Friends
PRESIDENT’S REPORT TO THE The home rugby games occurred over These all went very well and we have AGM winter and my thanks to the P&F Rugby noticed a significant increase in helpers, Committee for the work they undertake bakers and donated goods for all these It has been a successful year in organising year groups and in events which is heartening. of consolidation for the P&F, running some great events – including strengthening our team, fun and friend To round out the end of Term 1 we one with Old Armidalian and ex Wallaby raising activities, and processes into a had our major fundraiser for the year James Holbeck in Hoskins Centre and well-oiled machine. and the biggest event that TAS hosts, another in Sydney. the TAS Rugby Carnival. P&F do all the Our AGM last year resulted with a In August we held our second ever catering for this and was an enormous large new Committee. For the first Trivia Night. What a great night – job. My special thanks to Karen Morgan time in my involvement with the P&F people were so involved in having fun and Sophie Wright for stepping up to we had a complete Executive with I don’t think we even realised, or cared, take the lead on this when I had to be myself as President, Dave Fenwicke who won! away unexpectedly. (Vice President), Melissa Jubb and Sal Molesworth (Treasurer and vice In October we undertook our annual As I finish this report for 2017/18 I Treasurer), and Jo Neilson, Karen Christmas Pudding baking weekend need to give special thanks to some Morgan and Sophia Wright taking on and in November we hosted our annual key members of the P&F who will be the combined role of Secretary. Being fete, TAS@Dusk, which was a very completing their time at TAS once their able to spread the work between the successful event with an enormous children finish Year 12 in 2018. To Suzie seven of us has greatly reduced the load amount of fundraising undertaken by and David Wright – for all their work, on individual Executive members and is the school houses to ‘pay’ for the pig particularly Suzie running the Plant allowing for succession planning. races to be held. We also purchased Stall. zorb soccer balls for use at TAS@Dusk Straight after the AGM we had the To Sal Molesworth, outgoing vice and a second hand bouncy castle for pleasure of spending our hard-raised Treasurer, and for four years previously, Junior School. funds at our Annual Funding Meeting our Secretary, who has given so much in June. What an amazing feeling In 2017 we began work to update the time and energy to the P&F. to allocate approximately $50,000 very dated P&F Constitution. Sebastian Finally, thanks to all the students who to activities as diverse as new sculls Hempel led a core group working on have helped as Community Service for rowing, a gymnastic trampoline, this, resulting in a produced in March helpers, the rest of the Executive and portable stage for the Creative Arts 2018. (The new Constitution was Mr Murray Guest, Ms Cressida Mort, Mr department, bubblers and tables for approved unanimously at the 2018 Will Caldwell, Mr Pat Bradley and the students, redevelopment of White AGM and adopted.) TAS staff for the amazing support and House courtyard (yet to be done) In early February 2018 we hosted our assistance. The TAS community is made and, in conjunction with 2017 Year Welcome Lunch for Liaison Parents up of staff, students, parents and friends 12 leavers, new house banners which and it was gratifying that all the Liaison and knowing that we are all working are currently hanging in the Dining Parent roles were filled. together towards a common goal of Hall. The fact that we had this amount making TAS a wonderful school for now of money to allocate reflects well Term 1 2018 was busy with the and the future is heartwarming. on the state of the P&F and the hard Middle School Welcome Barbecue work undertaken by parents, friends, and Information Evening, Junior and students and staff to fundraise for the Senior Swimming Carnivals, War Mrs Rachael Nicoll benefit of the school. $50,000 is a lot Cries Barbecue and Junior and Senior President of cupcakes, drinks and barbecued Athletics Carnivals. sausages!
191 School Roll
Transition Cooper-Fillios, William Blanch, Thomas Jay
Bayne, Daniel Benjamin Drain, George John Broadfoot, Levi Jordan
Calkin, Joshua Anthony DuBois, Jacqueline Elizabeth Broun, Hugo Hercules Walter
Carruthers, Baxter Charles Hawlader, Ramin Brownlie, Harry James Angus
Dell, Alexander Jacob (Xander) Lee, Eunseo Coupland, Charlotte Jane
Downes, Ethan William Nexo, Mila Ivy Downes, Cormac Marcus
Ferris, Maxwell Bradley Price, Cecilia Da Costa Fenwicke, Joe David Peter
Hoang, Julia Tram Anh Zhang, Andrian Qiang Ford, Samuel Thomas Armstrong
Leary, Dominic Oliver Harkness, Grace
Lee, Yunho Year 1 Hu, Lucas
Muli, Lennox Kenneth Agbasale, Marvelous Oluwatodimu Junge, Max Hudson Araoluwa Newton, Rupert Frank Leary, Xavier Alexander Al Malki, Reema Rogers, Boyd William Li, Andi Brett, Sophie Emily Rucci, Abigail Grace Post, Christopher Modi Carruthers, Cameron Andrew Ryan, Grace Elizabeth Robb, Marcus Frederick Browning Chick, Minnie Eliza Geyle Schaerf, Adam Lloyd Rucci, Joshua Coupland, Harriet Hannah Katter Schumacher, Tyler Norman Thompson, Peter Nicholas Glover, Izabel May Watson Slade, Maya Grace Watts, Ava Jane Junge, Evelyn Jill Stephen, Lucie Wilkinson, Ryne Leahy, Hamish Owen Darragh Tandon, Rudra Newton, Edwina Kate Taylor, Jock Ian Robert Year 3 Ogilvie, Ruby Elaine Watts, Levi Richard Almokhtar, Mohammed Robb, Oliver Samuel Browning Wood, Lachlan Robert Anderson, Anastasia Ryan, Connor Patrick Yin, Tianrui (Howard) Billingsley, Euan Matthew Stephen, Xavier Maroun Blanch, Sonny J Landos Taylor, Henry Arthur Ross Kindergarten Brett, Lachlan Colin Taylor, Lucy Anne Lind Abu Assab, Layla Crosby, Ella Grace Charlotte van der Werf, Lucas Joseph Alazizi, Aamer Downes, Mila Janita Wood, Jack William James Alghamdi, Layan Evans, Mitchell Bradley
Alshammari, Abdalazzez Radhi (Azoz) Goudge, Oliver David Lorimer Year 2 Billingsley, Rebecca Grace Hardin, Andrew Alkhouri, Andrew Blanch, Bonnie Holland, Lucy Baumgartner, Josiah Bourke, Joshua Wallace Robert Hopkins, Eve Margaret Blanch, Michael Jeremy
192 The Armidalian Hynes, Katie Ellie Elizabeth Sutton, Paige Ashleigh Year 6
Leahy, James Frances Darragh Thomas, Nicholas Frederick Aitken, Campbell John Macdonald
Little, Sinclair William Ward, Flinders Ian Valentine Alenazi, Nawaf Yousef O
Ogilvie, William Matthew Barton, James Lachlan William
Rowe, Thomas Jeremy Year 5 Blackwell, William Ryan, Charlie Ben Ball, Thomas James Broadfoot, Flynn Jaycab Schumacher, Lachlan James Baumgartner, Caleb Carter, Lachlan George Sharkey, Ryan Conrad Blackburn, Joel Glenn Crawford, Eliza Phyllis Bell Slade, Peyton Olivia Blanch, Charlie Jade Crosby, Lara Emily Olivia Starr, Archer Jim Brett, William Angus Davison, Chloe Rachael Ward, Charlie Sydney Campbell, Alec William Dunn, Raphael Patrick Westaway, Braith Aubrey John Davison, Wilkie Oliver Evans, Peter Miles White, Sophia Draney, Campbell Richard Friend, William Alan Whitehill, Blake Anthony Dundon, Thomas James Gellie, Tom Allan Winslett, Felix Bridier Eichorn, Blair Ellis Goudge, Angus William Lorimer
Ford, Toby James Harbutt, Gane David
Year 4 Gerdes, Lochlan David Hedges, Jack Maxwell Silverhammer
Al Malki, Ruyuf Gilpin, William John Holmes-Bradshaw, Lilly-Beatrice
Baker, Iles Thomas Glover, William Alec Hopkins, Jack Francis
Broadfoot, Charlize Paige Hopkins, Harry Joseph Hruby, Felix DuBois
Chick, Edmund Broughton Geyle (Ted) Hynes, Samuel Peter Hunt ,Lachlan Allan
Coupland, Camilla Jane (Millie) Kirton, Henry Nigel Hunter, Charles Austin
Douglas-Menzies, Archie Robert Lawrence, Banjo Inglis, Toby Frank
Kwan, Evan McCook, Jack Johnstone, Samuel Dutton
Lambert, Hamish Graham Nedianu, Latifah Langlois-Peters, Alexis Frederic Hathaway Lee, Kyuseo Neilson, Lennox Barton Lehman, Darby Jack Li, Hugo Yuzhi Newton, Alistair Noah Lindeman, Esther Elizabeth Litchfield, Lachlan Oliver Pennington, Harry David James Morgan, Daniel Jackson Munsie, Theodore Firth Rogers, Max William Nash, William Robert Cribb Pease, Austin Isaac Sutton, Kieren Lucas Nicoll, Conal Sinclair Schalk-O’Brien, Ty Jacob Tuohey, Edward Oliver O’Neil, Jasper Sean Mort Sevil, James Augustus (Gus) White, Abbott Henry Peddle, Cameron Joel Strelitz, Sam Peter
193 School Roll
Phelps, Jonathon Nevell Hunt, Liam Geoffrey Sharpe, William Thomas
Repin, Charlie Gavin Jackson, William Thomas Shpilenok, Makar Igorevich
Rice, Owen Jarrett, William Edward Smith, Casey Lyn
Ross, Louis Anthony Jubb, William David Starr, Henry Alexander
Russ, Jasper William Kennedy, Zaiden Alexander Straker, Ruby Josephine Louise
Simmonds, Calin Joseph Kerr, Lettie Rose Swick, Aiden James
Smart, Oliver Neil Langley, Jessica Louise Taylor, Lydie Marie
Taylor, Hugh Scott Le Surf, Cameron John Tongia, Vincenti Andrew
Thomas, Lachlan Alexander Ledingham, Oliver Thomas White, Augustus Graham Parker
Warton, Will Lohse, Eli John Zhuang, Haoyu (Eric)
Watson, Ethan Ethan Mackson, William Bernard Zuber, Alexander Charles Watts, Isaac Nicholas McCann, Byron
Wright, Wylie Fergus Melville, Jordyn Kaylor Year 8 Menzies, Fergus Wright Douglas Alcorn, Josiah Matthew Miron, Joshua David Year 7 Armstrong, Jack Albert Moore, Hunter James Baker, Karen Margaret Baldock, Patrick Moore, Noah Oliver Ball, Samuel Jacob Bauer, Toby Charles Morgan, Lachlan Elliot Bellman, Ethan Flynn Boydell, Edward Oliver Munsie, Stirling Benham, Emma Jane Warden Burwell, Ben Harvey Munsie, Xavier Campbell, Eugene William Cannington, Louis Benjamin Newbery, Flynn Joseph Carlon, Samuel Andrew Maxwell Carter, Lachlan Christopher Newton, Isabel Nina Carter, Jeremy Stephen Chalmers, Hamish John Orr, Maclan Kent Catterall, Hugo James Chandler, Harry Osmond, Sophie Deshon, Jack Nicholas Chick, Archibald Walter Geyle Palfreyman, Emily Lyn Ditchfield, Harrison Oliver Clark, Oliver Gordon Pasfield, Luke Dudley Viana Duarte, Benjamin Rossi Clarkson, Nichola Ellen Perrottet, Frank Rostron John Eichorn, Hudson Ernest Cook, Oliver James Phelp, James Nevell Gerdes, Isaac Albert Coombes, Samuel Lennon Price, Harrison Jack Grieve, Archie Douglas Croft, Archer John Reed, Alexandra Kate Guppy, Maxwell William Daughtery, Finn Onslow Rowe, Benjamin John Hempel, Marcus Casper Thomas Davidson, Harry Paul Ruttley, Corie Dylan James Hey, Rowan Flynn Draney, April Penelope Ryan-Naylor, Oscar William Hoppe, Jack Patterson Ekanayake, Piyumi Minsandi
194 The Armidalian Etheridge, Lily Osborne, Sam George Close, Douglas Campbell
Ferguson, Dominic Alexander Pearce, Hamish Geoffrey Cotterell, Lucas Daniel
Forsythe, Thomas Jack Piper, Jude Lancelot Crosby, Ethan Matthew Fenwick
Fulloon, Alexander James Scifleet, Thomas Hilton Davidson, Angus John Allison
Galbraith, Lachlan James Sharpe, Hede Morgan Davidson, Jack Flint
Gellie, Jack Paul Skipper, Sam Everett Deshon, Harry William
Gibson, Alexander Philip Stanley, Kade Matthew Dooner, Molly Maeve
Glasson, Kimberley Autumn van Roy, Jack William Eichorn, Riley Marshall
Hattingh, Albertus Johannes Jacobus Ward, Eliza Rose Ellis, William Webb
Hey, Lachlan Alasdair Whitehill, Hayley Jade Epworth, Stuart John
Hook-Robinson, Jack Williams, Cassidy Bray Evans, Luke Mitchell
Irvine, Ethan Brock Williams, Stewart Scott Farrell, Jai Lesley Michael
Jackson, Fletcher James Younghusband, Tom Gerdes, Cooper Kingston
Kermode, Joe Ross Gidley-Baird, Fergus Cameron
Lambeth, Finlay Jack Year 9 Grieve, Stella Mae
Lawrence, Archi Jack Ackling, Harry James Hall, Ashton Oliver
Lindeman, Timothy John Alenazi, Abdalazyz Yousef O Hanes, Colby Lehman
Litchfield, Harry Frederick Al Shehri, Mead Abdullah Jackson, Hilton Alexander
Louis, Rocco Allen, Kathryn Ann Johnston, Aaliyah Williams
Lyons, Fletcher Armstrong, Josh Heussler Jones, Samuel Peter
McAllister, Hudson Price Ball, Lucinda Josee Kearney, Oliver David
McDonald, Archer Behrend, Samuel Luke Kelly, Leon Clarence Alwyn
McDouall, Todd Robert Bell, Angus William Kerr, Charles Harley Hudson
McGregor-Thew, John William Douglas Benham, William Frederick Warden Kirk, Andrew
Metcalf, Oscar Ellis Barton Beynon, Gwynne Alec John Kliendienst, Chad Ryan
Mitchell, Henry William Braham, Marcus David Koraba, William Samson
Moore, Henry Alastair Tamminga Braham, William Peter Le Surf, Alistair William
Munsie, Nicholas Brennan, Patrick Aubrey Liau, Elton Ti Ern
Neilson, Hannah Campbell, Zac Alexander Litchfield, Cotter William
Nicoll, Lochlan Jackson Carroll, Jaden Forrest Macdonald, John Scott
O’Connor, Keeley Alana Carter, Benjamin Harry McCann, Noah Payton
O’Neil, Nicholas James Mort Chambers, Rorie David McIntyre, Liam John
Oates, Harriet Lucy Clark, Jackson Blake McMaster, Toby Owen
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Mills, Cooper Carlson Year 10 Hempel, Emily Constance Eugenie
Moore, John Paul Alenazi, Fahad Yousef O Holmes-Bradshaw, Dante
Moore, Niall Gregory Atkin, Lucas Joe Huen, Kwok Tung (Gordon)
Morandin, Gabriella Bange, Kim Nicole Hunt ,Phebe Elizabeth Margaret
Morris, Dylan John Kenneth Barnier,-Merzliakov Nicholas Andrew Jones, Ethan Walter
Nedianu, Ramona Blewitt, Christian Jay (CJ) Jones, Joshua Michael
Neilson, Lily Jessica Bonnici, Amelia (Millie) Kang, Jiacheng (Stu)
Newton, Hamish Otto Bremner, Wallace Gaffney Kaynes, Georgia Ann
Nivison, John Munro (Jack) Browning, Emerson James Lenaghan King, Samuel Theron
Nutt, Frederick James (Rick) Cannington, Hamish John Kirk, Alexander James
O’Brien, James Harrison Chalmers, Duncan James Krishnan, Michelle (Milli)
Parsons, Hamish Malcolm Fomiatti Chandler, Heath James Landes, Amelia Barbara (Milly)
Pidgeon, Nathaniel Charley-Briggs, Flynn Spencer Lawson, Chloe Margaret
Pitman, Henry William Albert Cimino, Timothy Joseph Leoni, Jasper James Francesco
Roberts, Clancy Simon Ridgway Clarkson, Stephanie Leigh Lupica, Miah Jing
Robertson, Henry James Searle Corderoy, Nicholas James Lyons, Harrison Miles
Rogers-Ellis, Aiden Phillip Dennis, Kieran Michael Markerink, Tobias Luke
Sanderson, Joshua Bryce Deshon, Thomas Adam Martel, Angus William
Scotton, James William Draney, Georgina Mason, Henry Herbert
Sewell, Jack Stephen Earle, Angus Lloyd McDouall, Hugh William
Simmonds, Benjamin Alexander Etheridge, Sebastian McElroy, Benjamin Hugh
Simmons, Riley William Faint, Thomas Charles McRae, Elliana Elizabeth
Smith, Toby Robert Fernandez, Jacob Curby Metcalf, Mac Edmund Barton
Stinson, Thomas Bernard Flannery, Nicholas Nalliah, Siddhartha Siuakumaran (Sid)
Taylor, Remy Lind Fogarty, Edward Ben (Ben) Ng, Tsz To (Alex)
Udompitisup, Aeukan (Wad) Forsyth, William John O’Neil, Henry Maxwell Mort
Walsh, Xavier Edward Morris Foster, Patrick Neilson Oates, Lachlan Thomas Richard
Wark, Matthew Alexander Frahm, Tayla Orman, Georgie Grace
Wu, Thomas Shiwei Friend, Benjamin James Page, Erin Michelle
Young, William Lawrence Glennie, Dahlia Paull, Michael Robert
Hamilton, Tom Falkiner Pointing, James Terry
Harrell, Michael James Price, Thomas Gray
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Rorke, Luke Vincent Balthazar Bohlsen, Nicholas William Lau, Ming Lai (Toby)
Rozendaal, Tristan Connor Boney, Richard John Lethbridge, Dan Montgomerie
Sewell, Joseph Brodie Bourke, Bailey Michael Louis, Ben Henry
Sharpe, Seaton Douglas Bremner, Bonnie Gaffney Makeham, Nicholas Jerome
Shaw, Connor Nathan Cameron, Lachlan Andrew Marshall, Sam Frederick
Smart, Disa Kerstin Chandler, Owen Robert McDonald, John Ryan (Ryan)
Smith, Liam Alexander Coote, Ellen Hannah McGrath, Rex Johnston
Smyth, Joseph Arthur Cornall, Angus Henry McLachlan, Molly Kate
Southwell, Clayton John Croft, Rowan John McPhie, Kathleen Anne (Kitty)
Stewart, Riley Danke, Joshua Mitchell, Ryan James
Swales, William Henry Tremain Dooner, Kira Erin Moar, Nicholas Beresford
Tydd, Hamish Anthony Ekanayake, Ashini Morgan, Thomas James
Udompitisup, Peeranut (Pete) Farrar, Nicholas John Muller, Tully Frederick
Ward, Emma Fenwicke, Lucy Amanda O’Brien, Georgiana Aleis
Ward, Nicholas Steven Finlayson, Timothy Joseph Owen, Lochlan Heathen
Waters, Jack William George, Charlotte Lily Peddle, Emily Kate
Watkins, Henry George, Sterling Angus Pinnock, Mary Ellen (Molly)
Watson, Georgina Margaret Grace, Luka Raphael Qorovarua, Maxwell
Whibley, Hamish William Graham, Harry James Quilty, Hannah Margaret
Whibley, Matthew Ryan Griffiths, Amelia Joy Rhoades, Annika
Wickman, Harriet Eliza Braund Haire, Angus James Gordon Rose, Noah Henry John
Woodburn, Patrick James Anthony (PJ) Hamparsum, Benjamin Ian Serge Ruba, Samraj (Sam)
Wright, Ruby Hazelton, Emma Ruming, Finnian Isaac
Hine, Hunter James Russell-Thomas, Anthony David
Year 11 Holley, Dominique Schmitt, Ryan James
Almond, William Douglas Hughes, Henry Kendall St Clair Simmonds, Thomas James
Apps, Angus William Hyatt, Thomas Mitchell Simmons, Bailey Daniel
Bailey, Thomas Duncan Jackson, Nicholas Dylan Smith, Angus MacKenzie
Barr, Sophie Maree Jackson, Paige Frances Smith, Henry James
Barrett, Oscar Hurtle Patrick Jeyakumar, Sambavan Taylor, Nicholas George
Berry, Jack Robert Lai, Hok Him (Daniel) Tearle, Dimity Grace
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Tongue, Sophie Philippa Marsden Davidson, Wallace Robert Miller, Katie Rochelle
Tonkin, Xavier Matthew Boydell Digby, Jessie May Moffatt, Callan Peter Russell
Turnbull, Matthew Jeremy James Donaldson, Liam Norman Moore, Sinclair James Tamminga
Tursan d’Espaignet, Yannick Philippe Doyle, James Andrew Morgan, Chloe Jennifer Geilvoet Leopold Eichorn, Angus Carter Andrew Murphy, James Philip Vagg, Luke Michael Fellowes, Bayley Joseph Nyathi, Nkosiphile (Mike) van Roy, Hannah May Fenwicke, Olivia Judith O’Connor, Kira Slaine Vogt, Julian Marius Joseph Finemore, Hugh Richard Gordon Orr, James Boyd (Jim) von Gavel-Cleasby, Max Michael Forsythe, Harry Patrick Osborne, Katrina Reay (Treenie) Whibley, Heath Bruce Frahm, Jordan Alexander Perrottet, Henry William Wicks, James Anthony Gall, Harrison James Pitt, Edward Colin Wright, Bayden William Giakoumi, Matthew Nikolaos Pointing, Harry Angus Wright, Samuel George Gifford, Imogen Adelaide Pollard, Harry Edward Yates, Nikki Lea Goodfellow, Thomas Joseph Purkiss, Henry Ernest Ziesemer, Alexander Roland August Hall, Kobi Harold Murray Reeves, William James Edgar
Hardingham, Floyd Robertson, Isobel Anne Searle Year 12 Harris, Ziggy Alexander Cook Rosberg, Sophia Rose Ahsan, Syed Mohammed Hartog-Smith, James Neil Scott, Sebastian Robert Alcorn, Oscar Allan Jeffkins Huang, Jianxing (Jacko) Shannon, Oliver James Alldridge, Kaliya Lee Hughes, Saxon William Molesworth Smyth, Darcy James Alldridge, Madison Lee Ihle, Flynn Southwell, Tom Bradley Baldock, Michael Douglas Jackson, Daniel James Treacy Stewart, Courtney Lee Barrett, Jacqueline Maree Jackson, Dominick John Oliver Thatcher, Samuel Alexander Bartel, William Lachlan Kaynes, Jack Gregory Treavors, Liam Michael Hugh Berry, Samuel Michael Kealey, Sam Carter Uren, Charles Anthony Cannington, Samuel Richard Terras Kirk, Nicholas William Warton, Stockley William Cartwright, Mitchell Ross Knowles, Lachlan Crosby Waterson, Matilda Grace Chamberlain, Jonathon James Krishnan, Danielle Eve (Kiki) Weston, Samuel Godby Charley-Briggs, Reuben James Lupica, Caton Tao Whitney, William Maxwell Clark, Benjamin James Mackay, Dougal Thomas Widders, Bailey Close, Sophie Anne Mackenzie, Harry Worsley, Hugh Peter Cook, Lukas Kane Makeham, Harriet Wright, Thomas Du Moulin Cunningham, Eliza Letitia McMaster, Jock Russell Wu, David
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