The Hutchin School Magazine Number 141 A Chronicle ofthe Year's Events at the Hutchins School, Hobart, Tasmania SCHOOL OFFICERS Captain ofthe School S, Tisch, Deputy D, Palmer. Prefects C, Badenoch, R, Camm, T. Dillon, F, Elder, M. Groom, e. Lester, A. Logan, C. Smith, M. Spooner, C. Kemp, B, Burbury, D. Taplin, M. Thorpe,S. Watson. Sub-Prefects B, Davidson, C. Harper, S, Hills, A. Johnstone, S, Kuplis, I. Langworthy, A. MacMillan, J. Munnings, M. Page, R, Shelley, R. Sparrow, C, Watson, L. Bini. Magazine CommITtee Master-in-Charge: L, C1ipstone Esq. Editor: A. Logan. Sub-Editor: L. Bini. CommITtee: J. Hope, T, Lyons, A. C1ough,J. Harper, N. Hiller, E. Clerk, C. Gluskie. Literary and Debtaing Society Master-in-Charge: I. McQueen. President: M. Groom. Secretary: A. Logan. Students Representative Council Master-in-Charge: P. Carey Esq. President: M. Thorpe. Vice-President: M. Page. Secretary: L. Bini. Treasurer: J. Munnings. Executive: S. Kuplis, I. Langworthy, C. Watson, S. Watson, T. Lyons, B. Major, C. Harper, D, Herman, D. Palmer. e.R.C, Chairman: C. Kemp, C.R.C. Secretary: T. Dillon. Captains ofSport Athletics: D. Taplin, Badminton: A. Rumley. Basketball: D. Bugg, A. Johnstone. ~ Cricket: J. Waterworth, Cross-Country: M, Shaw, Football: S. Bayley. Hockey: T. Dillon. Rowing: M. Spooner. Sailing: A. MacMillan, Soccer: M. Shaw, Squash: M, Bell. Swimming: B. Walker. Tennis: A. Johnstone, Volleyball: K, Chung, Water Polo: R. Sparrow. Houses: Buckland Captain: D. Taplin, Vice-Captain: R. Camm, Executive: S. Dobson, M. Hand, C. Kemp,J. Waterworth, R. Bloomfield, School Captain: M. Groom, Executive: B. Burbury, M. Page, D. Gourlay,S. Bayley. Stephens Captain: T. Dillon. Vice-Captain: C. Badenoch, Thorold Captain: D. Palmer. Vice-Captain: S. Hills, Executive: A. Logan, C. Smith, M. Spooner, S, Tisch, L. Bini. Burbury House Captain: C. Lester, Vice-Captain: B, Burbury. Seniors: F, Elder, F, Chung, c.y. Choe, A. Fergusson, G, Fisher, D. Gourlay,S, Harvey, A. Pregnell, CONTENTS EDITORIAL Editorial 3 Headmaster's Report 4 From the Chaplain 10 Magazine Committee: leftto right. C. Gluskie. School Musical 20 E. Clerk. T. Lyons. N. Hiller. A. Logan (Editor). JuniorSchool 25 J. Harper. A. Clough. J. Hope. L. Clipstone Esq. Middle School 30 Absent: L. Bini. Sportsmaster's Report .. .. 34 House Notes ...... 60 Extra-Curricular Activities .. .. .. 66 Art and Literature 81 The hardest thing to be in the 1980's is yourself. Young people are continually confronted with Salvete 90 the barriers of idolatry. In an age that is pushing us ever forward we must look back and shape our lives on our own ideas and not on the concepts of machoism and conformity. Teenage drinking Valete 92 stems from a desire for social acceptance and the natural human instinct of trying to be better Old Boys' Notes ..................................................... 108 than the next person. The influence of the peer group to induce others to take alcohol is totally unjust: it can have a terrible effect of the person being pressured. and it shows a lack of responsibility on the part of the peer leaders, For it is they who have the greatest effect on the people around them. yet their influence often leads to a type of conformity. and denies the right of the individual to develop his own self-esteem, In today's society we increasingly need to discover what it is to be an individual. External pressures bombard us with different opinions and quite often we are forced to make hasty judgements which may be prejudicial to us at a later stage. This unfavourable position is derived from the desire within society for conformity, The ideal society is one in which everything is perfect and in balance. butwe know this Utopian existence is not attainable. at least not here on earth. The ideal education is one that aims for impartiality. sets standards but is quite willing to change them if necessary and, most importantly, provokes a child to think positively and form his own opinions. A school should be able to provide the freedom for the philosopher GIS well as the sportsman, and allow each to form his own ideas. Always in life we must aim for a balance in the things that we do. Many teenage boys attempt to be individuals through such actions as piercing their ear, but if anything they are succumbing to peer pressure and losing their individuality, something that can only lead to a lessening in character.There is a limit to the extent that we can take being an individual. As teenagers we must never forget that we are a part of society and whether we like it or not, we are still accountable to society for our actions, notwithstanding our individuality. The word "individual N does not imply anarchy, but more taking account of our own lives, and not being unnecessarily pressured by outside forces. Let's not be ashamed of our principles - rather, let us be prepared is necessary to suffer for the ideals we believe in. Nothing worthwhile can be achieved without effort and sacrifice - we should always remember that we have a duty of care and love to our neighbour, and that he has a right to his own beliefs. St, Paul, in his first letter toTimothy, says: "Don't ley anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct. your love, faith and purity. N Footnote: I leave Hutchins with many fond memories and a touch of sentimentality, and the Magazine is hopefully a fitting tribute to the year that was 1988 (a most hectic year, I might add!), Through the Magazine I have begun to appreciate the enormous sense of community that exists within the Hutchins School. and some of the tremendous individual achievements that have been made over the year, both in the academic and sporting arenas, Thanks to all those who have helped put the Magazine together, especially Mr, Clipstone, the Committee and our photo­ grapher, Murray Lord. Enjoy it, afterall, it is your Magazine. AntonyRichardLogan 3 FROM THE HEADMASTER SCHOOL CAPTAIN'S REPORT <~', ,~'" j: .' . -. .'" . ,. 7. "- ~ . ( " The French educational theorist Rousseau two centuries ago analysed one of the tensions of 1988 has been a significant and memorable year for me, and a period of substantial N nd the human conditions. "Man is born free he wrote, "and is everywhere in chains. N Rousseau deve:lopment c: growth for the .SChool. This growth, however, has not been at the sacrifice of was describing the problem of how men can genuinely be free and at the same time members of consistent achievement of the highest standard by the School in all areas Indeed th a governed community. Translate that question into an old and proud community, such as the emphasi~ tow?~d gre.at~r inv.olvement of boys in a more diverse range ~f activiti~s ~n~e~ Hutchins School, and important issues emerge. To what extent can we allow complete Ie:adership POSitions Within their school has created opportunities for more boys to find their own individuality in a developing boy without compromising the value priorities upon which Hutchins niche o~ ex~ellence, C?~d enabled the School to make considerable advances as a whole. stands and from which we hope all boys will learn some lessons of life? How can we ensure that in In thiS. hlv~ of .actlvlty the Prefects have filled their role, offering both the sensitivity and strong striving "to do his best* a boy will not lose sight of his need to contribute to the needs of his school leadership directive necessary for ~he position they hold, I have also watched the S.R,C. grow this and hence develop an understanding of community fellowship or, if you like, school spirit? A year to be~ome a mor~ substantial and active force within the School, with real achievements reconciliation of the irony implied by these questions is crucial to a healthy, successful school. such a? th~ Intellectually disabled persons' camp stemming from their efforts. The strength of our school will be measured by the abilities of individuals within it to meet their A highlight of the year for me was the Head of the River, which was the culmination of a lot of personal challenges and the extent to which the school will allow (surely we should say hard work. a,nd perseverance. Our second placing could not tarnish the mateship that had encourage) them to do so. And if the community is proud in its triumph, then it must also be evolved Within the .crew, Indeed, just as healthy as the goal to win should be the acceptance of resilient and dignified in pain. The school has endured some pain this year, and as a community it second place, whlc~, as t~e Southern Schools' Athletics reminded us, is often an achievement has had to counsel and forgive a few boys who challenged its precepts to the very core. There is the School can value Just as highly. a need, it seems, for the community to demand of the individual that he balance his personal An?ther source of satisfaction in my final year comes from seeing the development and aspirations with those of the community to which he belongs. Rousseau came to the conclusion matu~lng of ~~yS who, at the beginning of the year were, for whatever reason, unable to that such a reconciliation was possible. "Men can be free and governed, if they govern contribute positively to the: School. Equally satisfying is the homogeneity of the year twelve group themselves. N Rousseau was arguing that a human being became what he is through practice in who, although now entering a new phase of life outside the School, will no doubt retain some making decisions.