WINTER ISSUE 2014
Anzac Day 2014 | Old Boy appointed Governor | GPS Swimming Champions | Emotional Intelligence Research with Swinburne University | The Roberts Centre for Learning and Innovation
Key Dates 28 May School Open Day
26 June Year 12 Senior Formal
13 Sept
30 May
03 June Monash Commemorative Service
01 Aug20 Sept
07 Aug
15 Aug
the churchie national emerging art prize exhibition
Middle School Transfiguration Service
Year 8 Grandparents and Special Guests’ Day
17 Sept
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15-17 Oct
Sept
Old Boys’ BBQ and rugby last home game against BGS
Mothers’ Spring Lunch
OBA Annual Dinner
01 Nov
06 Nov
10 Nov
CAM (Churchie Awards in Media)
25 Nov
Prep School Christmas Service
06 June
Prep School Cocktail Party
Prep School Arts Evening
Awards Assembly, Speech Night
28 Nov
30 Nov
Early Childhood Christmas Pageant
Churchie Christmas Carols
Churchie Rugby Test Luncheon
CART (Churchie Art Awards)
19 Nov
Senior School Father and Son Breakfast
03 Dec
Churchie Cricket Luncheon
26 June 28th Annual Billy Cart Grand Prix
29 Aug Jazz under the Stars
25 Oct
Tri-Service Cadets Graduation Parade
20 Nov Valedictory Celebration
04 Dec Last Day of Term 4
From the Editorial Team With the entire School focused on creativity and innovation, we thought it important that Eagles’ Wings didn’t get left behind! In 2014 the magazine is taking on a new life, with two editions each year – winter, followed by summer. The 2014 winter edition features news snippets, feature stories, interviews and more.
We hope you enjoy the updated design and editorial approach now available in print and online at www.churchie.com.au. Editor Carli Holloway Assistant Editor Amanda Johnson Design JSAcreative Printing Fast Proof Press
Photography Lime Photography, Rodney Green and the staff, friends and families of Churchie Editorial and Advertising Enquiries Telephone 07 3896 2246 or email eagleswings@churchie.com.au
Contents
02 04 06 08 10 HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE
ANZAC DAY 2014
CHURCHIE NEWS
OLD BOY PAUL DE JERSEY
OLD BOY JEFFREY BLACK
11 12 13 14 16 GPS SWIMMING
OBA PRESIDENT
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
ON THE ROAD IN NSW
20 22 23 24 26 CHURCHIE NEWS
FROM THE ARCHIVES
CHURCHIE FOUNDATION
THE ROBERTS CENTRE
CHURCHIE EMERGING ART
28 30 32 34 36 CHURCHIE IN INDIA & PERU
IN MEMORIAM
CHURCHIE NEWS
BEHIND THE SCENES
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
H E A DM A STE R’S M ESSAG E
Vision14+
Looking to the Future One of the great joys and responsibilities of leadership is the need to take a long-term view of the School and where we seek to be, whilst at the same time remaining cognisant of our highly valued traditions.
held dear by vast numbers of Old Boys, students, staff and parents. One of the great joys and responsibilities of leadership is the need to take a long-term view of where we seek to be, whilst at the same time remaining cognisant of our highly valued traditions.
In many respects, the narrative of Churchie is also the narrative of Queensland. A visit to the Old Boys’ Museum reveals that the School’s history is inextricably linked to key events and leading identities both within and beyond our state. For over 100 years Churchie has prepared many thousands of leading citizens, some of whom have held the highest posts of public office. It is essential that any vision incorporates strategies for the future and is mindful of that which we value most; the School’s four tenets provide an ideal example,
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This year I have shared my vision for Churchie with students, parents, staff and Old Boys. I have done so with a deep respect for our traditions, but also in recognition of the fact that preparation for a fast-paced and dynamic world is essential. Inherent in the vision for the future are four key thrusts upon which our strategies will be based: the internationalisation of our academic programs to bring a renewed academic focus; the advancement of creativity in intellectual and artistic pursuits; the development of resilience in our young men; and a refocusing on our Christian mission of serving others. As an academic institution, the School will continually seek to provide the very best teaching and learning experiences available anywhere in the world. This recognises that scholarly pursuits and academic attainment lie at the core of
our School and that our young men will need to be well prepared to compete and flourish in the global community. This focus also recognises that our young men will continue to study at the world’s leading universities. The building program designed to assist includes a newly constructed Roberts Centre for Learning and Innovation that will redefine teaching and learning programs at Churchie with the provision of technology-rich, collaborative research, teaching and presentation spaces. Young people are innately creative; so it is that the second key thrust of our vision is to provide an environment in which creativity can thrive. Accordingly, the School’s new generation learning spaces will require our young men and teachers to think, plan, learn, collaborate and teach differently in continually innovative ways. Around the globe schools are required to rethink how spaces for learning should be established to give learners access to a range of learning methodologies to enhance the personalisation of learning. The first major project to feature new generation learning spaces on a large scale will be the Hayward-Midson
The Commissioning of Churchie’s eighth Headmaster, Dr Alan Campbell
Creative Precinct, which will bring four creative disciplines together to collaborate and inspire one another: Design and Technology; Media, Film and TV; Art; and Drama. The Performing Arts program is another key area where the School acknowledges that creativity can flourish and thus, among other key strategies, will be provided with a new home: the Performing Arts Complex. This project will follow the construction of the Roberts Centre for Learning and Innovation in the medium term. These two building projects will lie at the very heart of the School’s future academic, creative and intellectual aspirations for our young men. The third major thrust within the School’s vision for the future is focused on student resilience: the ability to bounce back from the inevitable difficulties with which one
is presented in life. It is very important that our young men develop the courage, skills and mindfulness to accept that setbacks are an essential part of growth and character development, and to develop the resolve to turn setbacks into the inspiration to do better. Accordingly, in partnership with two of Australia’s leading universities, the School is developing pastoral programs to focus specifically on the development of student resilience. The School’s broad sporting and cocurricular program remains another very fertile area where young men can challenge and immerse themselves in opportunities to develop character and resilience. Within the bedrock of Churchie’s foundation lies our Christian heritage observed in the Anglican tradition. This is an essential element of our identity. The School’s Service tenet is a key
expression of that Christian identity as our young men use their time, talents and treasure to be of service to others. Thus, in this fourth key area in the years ahead, the School will continually seek to provide our young men with local and international opportunities to be of service to others and to learn more about their own humanity in the course of doing so. This vision for the future, which I have termed Vision14+, will inform the directions and strategies that will take Churchie boldly into the next century. I look forward with immense excitement to the achievements of our young men as, together, we envision their wonderful future. Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster
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Anzac Service
Father Gadd, Reviewing Officer Group Captain Scott Winchester (1982), Mrs Winchester, Dr Campbell
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C H U RC H I E N E WS
Mowen sisters with Volleyball Director Shaun McLean and parent Mr Cameron Robinson
Micro-teaching reaps benefits for students
Head of the River, Lake Kawana
Mowen Masterclass
Micro-teaching
Head of the River
The Churchie volleyball junior program was once again privileged to be part of a masterclass with two of Australia’s elite international volleyball players, Justine and Jordan Mowen. The sisters generously took time out of their hectic schedule to showcase their talents and pass on their experiences to our eager junior players. Having consistently been ranked amongst the top teams in Australia and overseas in recent years, the sisters had a wealth of advice to share.
Director of Staff Development David Bell is currently implementing an exciting approach to the professional development of Churchie’s teachers. ‘In 2013 I observed our 175 teachers in action to get a good understanding of the strengths of our talented staff,’ he said. ‘In 2014, my approach encourages sharing opinions on the teaching practice of colleagues. We film the beginnings of lessons and then, guided by the Head of Faculty or team leader, staff deconstruct the video, affirming what has worked and understanding what hasn’t.’
On 15 March Churchie finished the rowing season with the 2014 Head of the River at Lake Kawana. The Year 10 Quads fared well as a group, which bodes superbly for coming seasons. Podium finishes in eight out of eleven entries was a great result.
The class was enjoyed by just over 60 boys who presented the sisters with honorary supporters’ shirts. We look forward to seeing Justine and Jordan achieve their goal of representing Australia at the 2016 Olympic Games and 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Professor John Hattie suggests “microteaching” (breaking down teaching to better understand the skills used to teach a concept) is fourth overall in terms of the best classroom level interventions that can improve positive outcomes for students. Educational consultant Mr Bruce Hodges commented, ‘Schools around the country are searching for ways to build the capacity of their staff. This initiative is at the forefront of practice in Australia. When world renowned educator Michael Fullan speaks of colleagues working as peers in a transparent way to get results, he is describing the concept being used here.’
The Year 11 First VIII had an excellent season, losing their Head of the River race to Nudgee by a mere 0.24 seconds. In the Open age group, the First VIII achieved a creditable third place with St Joseph’s Nudgee College winning by just over a length and Brisbane Boys’ College coming in by just over a canvass. With consistent performances across all three age groups, Churchie rowing is set for a successful season in 2015.
Churchie chess welcomes David Smerdon
Churchie’s First XI visit Parliament House
Matthew Vose (2002) visits cadets
Grandmaster Visit
Kicking Goals
MIDN Matthew Vose
Earlier this year, Churchie’s chess teams were delighted to meet Old Boy, Grandmaster David Smerdon (2001). David is currently the second highest ranked chess player in Australia and one of only three active Australian Grandmasters. His humorous, insightful discussion of his journey from a Churchie school boy to that of a grandmaster was more than enough encouragement for our young men wishing for similar success.
With a significant preparation period behind us Churchie football is ready to embrace the new GPS competition with enthusiasm and a quiet determination to succeed. Since last September, the Development Squad of 30 boys of all ages, has been training up to five times a week in a technical, tactical and strength and conditioning program.
Last term, the cadets and staff of TS Magnus were fortunate to have Old Boy Matthew Vose (2002) come to talk to the Ships Company. Matthew is a midshipman in the Australian Navy based at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales. Having already qualified on fixed wing aircraft, Matthew will soon qualify to fly some of the Defence Forces’ most sophisticated helicopters.
David and our current chess captain, Yi Liu, are the only two students in Churchie’s history who have been chess captains in both Years 11 and 12. Despite playing Churchie’s best players simultaneously and winning all his games, David noted the standard of Churchie chess had certainly improved since he last played at the School.
During Term 1 trials for GPS teams were held, where over 500 boys came forward to play football for the School, highlighted by six teams each in Year 6 and Year 10. The younger boys were given a taste of football with the Prep School Clinic, and during the Easter holidays over 90 boys from Years 3 through 12 took part in the development camp. The First XI has had a rigorous preparation over six months, culminating in a tour to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra for five days of training and team development activities. Undefeated in six pre-season matches, including strong performances against Nudgee and Marist Ashgrove, the team is ready for the challenge ahead!
During the presentation, Matthew talked about the process he went through when joining the Navy. He explained how his time at Churchie helped him with his preparation for life both in the Navy and immediately after leaving school. The visit gave the boys a valuable look at what life can be like after Churchie and how Matthew’s experiences whilst at Churchie assisted him in his career. We extend our thanks to MIDN Vose for sharing his experiences.
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Chief Justice, Paul de Jersey AC
appointed Governor of Queensland
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PAU L D E J E R S E Y
In early February, Her Majesty the Queen approved the appointment of Churchie Old Boy, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, as the 26th Governor of Queensland, the second Old Boy to be appointed to this office.
The Chief Justice is following in the steps of Old Boy Sir Alan Mansfield (1915) who was Queensland’s Chief Justice from 1956 and then Governor of Queensland from 1966 to 1972. Chief Justice de Jersey generously took the time to talk with Eagles’ Wings about his appointment and his days at Churchie. ‘I have very fond memories of my time at Churchie. It was pivotally important in both my academic and social development. Primary and secondary education are defining and the Churchie stage was especially so in my case. I remember then Headmaster Harry Roberts defining a gentleman as ‘someone who never causes anybody else any trouble’. I suspect I have caused a lot of trouble over my
subsequent years but I hope I might still be characterised as a gentleman. He said in my exit statement, as they are now known that ‘with ordinary luck he will have a distinguished career’. I’ve had more than an ordinary share of good luck and am very proud as a Churchie Old Boy to be the second Governor of Queensland who can boast that lineage, and I hope some of the glory reflects back to the School to which I owe so much. I believe humility, tolerance and a capacity for hard work are key attributes needed for the role. I see the role as importantly focused on the welfare and wellbeing of each and every Queenslander. Life is pretty good in the Sunshine State. I’ll be doing my best to maintain and enhance that.
I would like to promote inclusiveness and further steps along the road to reconciliation between Indigenous and the non-Indigenous people of Queensland. I’d also like to promote the interests, in particular, of regional Queenslanders who do not have access to all the resources that are so abundant here in the south-east corner. There have been three great surprises in my professional life. The first was when I was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court at the tender age of 36. The second was when I was appointed Chief Justice when I was the comparatively tender age of 49 and now finally being appointed at the age of 65 as Governor of Queensland. Each of those happenings was a matter of enormous surprise and great honour.’
A life of distinction 2014
To be sworn in as Queensland’s 26th Governor on 29 July
2013
Chair, Queensland Institute of Medical Research Council
2008 Honorary Doctorate from the University of Southern Queensland 2003 Awarded a Centenary Medal from the University of Queensland 2000 Appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia. Honorary Doctorate from the University of Queensland 1998 Appointed Chief Justice
1991 Appointed as Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane 1990
Member of Churchie’s School Council until 1997
1989
Member of St John’s Cathedral
1985
Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court
1981
Appointed HM Counsel
1971
Married wife Kaye. Called to the Bar
1965
Peer Year at Churchie
1948
Born in Brisbane
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Q& A
Music Director and Old Boy
Jeffrey Black Eagles’ Wings sat down with Churchie’s new Director of Music, Old Boy Mr Jeffrey Black (1979) to talk about his career as an international opera singer and his vision for the School’s music program.
Jeffrey Black as Don Giovanni (1991) for the Australian Opera
When did you first start singing? I became a chorister at St John’s Cathedral through the scholarship program at Churchie. I was incredibly fortunate that the Director of Music, an eminent musician within Brisbane’s cultural life, David MacFarlane (1954), recognised I had an interest in productions and stage works. I was in the school productions every year from that moment onwards, and in my first performance, the Gilbert and Sullivan production The Mikado, I played a Japanese girl. Back in those days there were no shared productions with girls’ schools, so all the boy sopranos had to play female roles. Did you grow up in a musical family? Every member of my family is musical. It sounds old fashioned, but we would have soirées and on Boxing Day we would take turns singing or playing the piano. It’s a part of the culture we are missing today. When did you realise you had a gift for singing opera? I knew I enjoyed singing classically, and because of my background as a chorister at St John’s Cathedral, it was natural to go from that into the classical repertoire.
Jeffrey Black in Morris Hall
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Where is your favourite place you have performed? The Metropolitan,
New York and houses like the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. How did your return to Churchie come about? I was out in Australia to adjudicate the Australian Singing Competition and was subsequently asked if I would compere Churchie’s Centenary Concert in 2012. The following year I became aware that the School was looking to appoint a Director of Music – I thought with my expertise as a performer of some note and with some of the work I had done in education in London with regards to methodologies, structures and programs, I would be a good fit. What is your vision for music at Churchie? A focus on music across the entire School is paramount. The Prep School do a wonderful job; they have a dynamic and vibrant instrumental program. Building on this, the key to our success is making sure we marry both the students’ singing and instrumental abilities. To flourish, a music department needs to be firing on both levels as they feed one another. My challenge is to make sure that the degree of dynamism and involvement in the Prep School continues in the Middle and Senior Schools. It has been proven that studying music improves numeracy and literacy, not to mention confidence and self-esteem. Being part of a team or an ensemble, being able to be empathetic – those are the skills students develop in a vibrant music department. It’s an important element of the work we do.
G PS S W I M M I N G
Churchie wins 2014 Swimming Championships
Churchie won the overall relays and clinched the GPS Cup for the first time since 1965, 49 years ago.
On 7 March at the Chandler Aquatic Centre, Churchie stood in first place on the podium at both of the GPS Swimming Championships Years 5 to 7 and Years 8 to 12.
were nervous going into the relays as this has not been our strong point for a number of years, but the cheering of the amazing group of Churchie supporters proved anything was possible.’
In the senior competition, Churchie’s Head Coach, Mark Lorrimer, was in awe of the boys’ efforts, resilience and determination going from last to first place in the one year. ‘It was breathtaking to see the swim team break the strong-hold that Nudgee College and the Southport School have had on the championships for the past 23 years,’ Mark beamed.
Earlier in the day, the inaugural Year 5 to 7 GPS Swimming Championships saw Churchie leading the pack. The senior boys arrived early and watched on as the younger boys competed in their relay events. The Southport School was runner-up in second place. After many successful years in the CIC competition, the swimming staff were proud of the boys’ efforts in taking out the first ever Years 5 to 7 GPS Championships.
‘Swim Team Captain Max Carlton led from the front taking second place in the blue ribbon event of the 400 m freestyle. The boys fought for every point in the individual events finishing with seven first places – trailing Southport after the individual races. As you can imagine we
Congratulations to the 2014 swim team and thank you to all staff and supporters for contributing to an historical milestone for Churchie.
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O BA PR ES I D E NT
From the President of the
Old Boys’ Association The Old Boys job search and mentoring programs have been very successful in providing Old Boys with work opportunities and mentoring advice.
In 1965 The Sound of Music premiered, Mohammed Ali knocked Sonny Liston in the first round and cosmonaut Alexey Leonov became the first person to walk in space. This was the same year Churchie last won the GPS swimming, an achievement I am proud to say has been repeated this year for the first time since then. Hearty congratulations also to our cricketers who finished second and our rowers and volleyball players who finished third in their competitions earlier this year. Congratulations to this year’s Old Boys who received awards in the 2014 Australia Day Honours. Appointed to Member (AM) in the General Division is David Crombie (1961) and appointed to Medal (OAM) in the General Division are Michael Chapman (1964), Darryl Gregor (1967) and Peter Livingstone (1952).
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The Old Boys job search and mentoring programs have been very successful in providing Old Boys with work opportunities and mentoring advice. We encourage Old Boys to post work opportunities and for those looking for work to similarly provide their details so we can help secure employment for them. We are relaunching the mentoring program with a call for Old Boys to register their interest in being a mentor. The feedback we have received from those who have received mentoring has been extremely positive; it is providing invaluable direction at a stage in their lives when it is most needed. I am saddened to announce we have lost already this year one of the youngest and one of the oldest Old Boys: Hugo Shepherd (2013) and Graham Fowles (1941). On all accounts Hugo was a delightful student who made the most out of his life; a young man who was popular among his peers. Graham Fowles after which the School’s boathouse is named continued to be a major supporter and contributor to the School. We miss them both. This year’s Anzac Day service was a touching and memorable event. The Guest Speaker was RAAF Group Captain Scott
Winchester (1982). Scott joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1988 and has been in Combat Support Squadrons most of his career. As well as domestic postings, Scott has spent three years at the Pentagon in Washington DC and recently, before returning to Canberra, was Chief of Staff at Headquarters in the Middle East. It was a touching and memorable service. Finally, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events in 2014 (details on the inside front cover of this edition of Eagles’ Wings). Mr Con Castrisos OBA President
AUSTR A LI A DAY
Australia Day Honours This year a number of Old Boys received awards in the 2014 Australia Day Honours. David Crombie (1961) was appointed to Member (AM) in the General Division, while Michael Chapman (1964), Darryl Gregor (1967) and Peter Livingstone (1952) were all appointed a Medal (OAM). David Crombie is a Director of the Australian Agricultural Company as well as Graincorp and was the National Farmers’ Federation President from 2006 to 2010. As a grain and cattle producer at Warwick and St George in southern Queensland, he is grateful to gain recognition for his work in the industry. Since 2013, David has been the President of the Australian Rugby Union, Vice-President from 2009 to 2013 and Director from 1999 to 2004.
Adding to his already outstanding accomplishments, David Crombie is also the Director of Foodbank Queensland, the largest food relief organisation in Queensland.
Dr Peter Livingstone, based in Brisbane, has received his award for service to medicine as an anaesthetist. Now in private practice, he has been a Senior Associate Anaesthetist since 1965 having worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital and Royal Children’s Hospital. Peter also worked at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Mike Chapman received his for service to music as a songwriter, producer and teacher. In the 1970s after moving to London, Mike was influential in the British music scene. He wrote and produced hits for Sweet, Smokie, Suzi Quatro, Racey and Mud before writing Simply the Best for Tina Turner. He also produced records for Blondie and wrote The Knack’s number one hit My Sharona.
Australia Day Honours - David Crombie (1961)
Dr Darryl Gregor was a founding member of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and a founding partner of The Eye Centre and the Laservision Centre. He is well recognised as a pioneer within Australian cataract and refractive surgery and has performed more than 20,000 cataract and refractive lens exchange operations. Darryl has received the honour for his service to ophthalmology and education.
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PR E P S C H O O L E MOTI O N A L I NTE L L I G E N C E PRO G R A M
One of a Kind Churchie continues to partner with Professor Con Stough and Ms Justine Lomas from the Emotional Intelligence Research Unit at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, in a research project exploring young boys’ emotional intelligence and its impact on academic achievement.
Primary educators know that some students fare better in the social world than others. Social-emotional development can also have a substantial impact on academic achievement. We are looking to the area of emotional intelligence (EI) to help explain why. EI as defined by Goleman refers to ‘the capacity for recognising our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships’ (2008). EI is emerging as a substantial marker in the way we behave, think and interact in the 21st Century. Goleman suggests, ‘If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far’ (2010). There is mounting evidence that EI is directly related to academic achievement, and contemporary research suggests that
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EI competencies have a more important role to play in the lifelong success of individuals than more traditional measures of intelligence (Goleman, 1995, Salovey and Mayer, 1990). Traditional measures of intelligence assume it is fixed and relatively unchangeable by education. However, EI can be improved at any age, and most notably during the early school years. The long-standing partnership between Churchie and Swinburne University continues as together we collaborate to measure and develop EI in the early years of our students’ education. With the development of the SUEITEY (Swinburne University Emotional Intelligence Test – Early Years) we aim to: measure the boys’ EI and examine the links with academic achievement; use EI data to deliver programs that personalise the approach for individual boys; develop an EI intervention program to implement in Year 4 classrooms; and develop an academic profile for each boy in the middle primary years to optimise teaching and learning.
The SUEITEY assessment is a two-part online self-report and ability-based test. It measures the participant’s ability to monitor, recognise, express and label their own emotions and the emotions of others, as well as their ability to use emotions to help prioritise thinking. Initial research at Churchie reveals that a targeted EI program can have a positive impact on the development of boys’ EI, with mean scores higher after the classroom intervention than before. During this intervention, boys and teachers developed a consistent meta-language of thinking and emotional response. They used these ideas and concepts to develop positive self-talk to assist with emotional regulation. Characters such as the Thought Thug and EI Erik helped to make the intervention fun. The boys were able to better express their feelings as well as recognise the emotions in others. The EI data adds to an academic profile that can help determine the individual learning needs of students. Research is now showing a positive relationship between EI measured by the SUEITEY and scholastic
Professor Stough commented that, ‘...this is one of the first, and certainly the most in-depth and comprehensive development program that targets the emotional development of young boys. There are no other specifically developed programs available anywhere in the world that does this to this extent.’
performance, suggesting that children with higher EI are already performing scholastically at a higher level than those boys with lower EI. This research was published in 2014 by Professor Stough’s team (Billings et al, 2014). If a boy is underachieving academically, his EI profile may assist in building a more robust understanding as to
why, while also suggesting what might be done to build a more healthy achievement. Boys with EI scores in the lower ranges will be given a more personalised approach through mentoring and targeted social-emotional programs. We understand that boys are relational learners. Through our work with Swinburne University, and through the development of positive relationships in the school context, we will continue to develop and equip the boys of Churchie with the skills that will see them develop as successful, effective and fulfilled young men. As Professor Stough’s published research has revealed, high EI is an important attribute to success during and after school. For instance, there is a relationship between EI and high level leadership. In several studies, Professor Stough’s team has shown that CEOs and senior managers commonly have high emotional intelligence (Gardner & Stough, 2002; Downey, Papageorgio & Stough, 2006).
Improving a child’s EI will best equip him for success throughout life. Starting at an early age may afford Churchie boys an important advantage as they grow older. ‘Churchie has for some years now understood the importance of recognising and developing emotional intelligence in our young men. Consistent with the School’s mission of educating well rounded young men of good character, strong intellect and generosity of spirit, it was identified that exploring emotional intelligence could have great potential for academic and personal growth. In pursuit of this goal, the School has been delighted to partner with the Swinburne University of Technology’s Emotional Intelligence Research Unit, and to see this partnership flourish and expand to provide exciting academic and pastoral opportunities across the primary and secondary years, for students and staff.’ Dr Alan Campbell, Headmaster.
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Visiting the Donaldson and Butler families
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The Donaldson Family
Sam, Ainslie and Scott take us on a tour of their property
Ainslie and Scott Donaldson (1985) live on a property an hour outside of Goondiwindi with their three boys, two dogs and three budgies; not to mention the chickens, cattle, lambs and the odd emu or kangaroo. Their two older boys Sam (Year 11) and Jake (Year 9) board at Churchie, with their youngest, Will joining his brothers in 2015. With farming being in the Donaldson family for more than 130 years, they love the land while at the same time appreciating the benefits the boys have boarding in the city.
Hardest part of boarding Ainslie: ‘Definitely leaving them. It’s very hard. It’s amazing when the boys come home… I feel complete. When Sam started at Toowoomba Prep I walked away crying. The Headmistress gave me a hug, reassuring me, ‘he’ll be alright’. Although you know that, you still worry. Many of the boys are in the same boat, so that makes it a little bit easier.’
Best part of boarding Ainslie: ‘Churchie’s recreation program; it’s fantastic. I love that the School insists on cultural activities being part of the program.’
Scott: ‘For me it’s missing out on things. When they are playing sport you just can’t get there. Despite this, boarding was never a question; the alternative is three hours on a bus each day. In their senior years, with the increased study commitments, three hours travel would become completely unmanageable.’
Scott: ‘When the chance to see a show comes up, the boys say they don’t want to go; yet they always come away thankful for the experience. It’s something Churchie can offer being so close to Southbank and Brisbane’s cultural precinct.’
Why Churchie? Scott: ‘The main reason for sending the boys to a school in Brisbane was to give them the chance to see what happens on the other side of the fence. The networking opportunities after they leave school are far
Eagles’ Wings spoke with Ainslie and Scott about Churchie boarding.
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greater than anything available locally. If they have any chance of doing something other than farming, they have to step out of their comfort zone. For example, if Sam wants to study engineering, he has a better chance of achieving this having gone to Churchie.’ Ainslie: ‘I really like the discipline and appreciate the structure at Churchie. I wanted that for my boys; I wanted them to have boundaries and guidelines to follow. It’s a great approach.’
Jake and Sam at home with their dogs
The Butler Family
Peter, Harry and Kate in the cotton crop on their property
Kate and Peter Butler live on a property half an hour from the Donaldson family. This year their oldest daughter Annabelle is away from home studying at university. Their daughter April is in Year 10 boarding at St Margaret’s and the baby of the family, Harry, started boarding in Year 8 at Churchie. When asked how he was settling in after only one term, he confidently assured Eagles’ Wings he has already settled in and loves his new environment. After spending his primary years in co-educational settings, Harry has quickly adapted to and is thriving in the all-boy environment at Churchie. Kate and Peter talk with Eagles’ Wings about the ups and downs of boarding. Best part of boarding Kate: ‘Harry has two sisters and has been at co-educational schools until this year. Going to an all-boys school now is great timing for Harry; he is really coming into
his own. It’s nice for him to have close mates and to have teachers who are focused on boys and how to teach boys.’ Peter: ‘Churchie boarding provides amazing opportunities for Harry to meet a vast variety of people from all different backgrounds – boarders and day boys. The best thing about Churchie is the discipline. I love seeing how the boys conduct themselves; they’re taught to have and appreciate good manners. It’s lovely to see how they talk with their teachers and guests at the School. This is a skill they will have throughout their lives.’
Peter: ‘One of the things I miss the most is seeing Harry’s sport each week. We loved going to Harry’s soccer games. I can understand people not wanting to let their children go when you live in the bush; it’s a sacrifice and we miss our children but the exciting thing is the boarding house environment and what they get out of that. It’s exciting to go to Brisbane and see all the kids together; they are a family of kids. It’s a fantastic experience. I don’t think the kids are missing out on much; we are the ones missing out.’
Hardest part of boarding Kate: ‘I miss the kids every day. The hardest thing is not having everyone around when we are cooking dinner; I miss the noise. It doesn’t feel the same when it just the two of us. This is one of the reasons we save cattle work for the school holidays; it gives us a chance to all be involved.’ Harry at home on school holidays
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C H U RC H I E N E WS
Gordon Barlow (Pablo) and family
Churchie basketball number one in GPS
Danie Mellor Masterclass
Pablo the Mexican
On the Way to the USA
Exotic Lies, Sacred Ties
Hailing from Hannaford, west of Toowoomba, Gordon Barlow (1956) was one of the youngest of the 1951 intake of boarders. He remembers the first few weeks of boarding.
Churchie is once again the number one school in GPS basketball; every team gathered a record number of wins; 12 teams were undefeated; and the 2013 First V won the GPS Premiership!
‘Before long, four or five of us squatted in the dirt and scratched our names in the ground with twigs. When some older boys walked by, we hastily erased our efforts; I wasn’t quick enough. One of the boys looked at what remained and said ‘What’s this name? It looks like Pablo?’
Following on from the success of our inaugural USA tour in 2011, Churchie basketball returned to the United States for a second visit. This one provided invaluable interactions with the international basketball community through specialist clinics at elite basketball institutions, high level games and exposure to live NCAA and NBA games.
Danie Mellor, contemporary Australian artist, focuses on the ‘historical intersections and relationships between Indigenous and Western cultures’. The current major survey of his work, titled ‘Exotic Lies, Sacred Ties’, at the UQ Art Museum, is an inspiring and informative context for senior Visual Art students to appreciate a sustained and significant body of work and a decade of critical mark-making practice.
Since then, despite having no Mexican heritage, I became known as Pablo. Very few of the 1200 pupils knew my real name and many still don’t! When my brother arrived the following year, he became known as Little Pablo and our baby brother was later also nicknamed Pablo. When I finally travelled to Mexico, I didn’t really identify with the culture. If my mother had been Mexican, I might have done better!’
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The tour sparked a frenzy with US colleges chasing a number of our boys. Many now have opportunities like that of Cameron Bairstow (2008) who exploded on to the NBA radar with an impressive senior season. Last year Cameron played for the Boomers and is aiming for an Olympic spot in 2016.
Intersecting first Australian histories within imposed allegorical landscapes of Australia that look like English willow ware, Mellor is a model to students of how to visually contest history through the process and discipline of drawing. Student Mitchell Macpherson appreciated the ‘different methods and processes of mark-making’ employed by Mellor. A personalised tour of the exhibition and drawing session with Mellor at the senior masterclass at UQ in March introduced the Year 11 Visual Art cohort to drawing as a powerful tool of cultural engagement and a means of creatively advocating for shared representations of Australian history. Mellor is also a focus artist in the Year 7 Visual Art curriculum.
Library lovers in Prep
Stars of the 2014 musical
Foundation scholarships for Old Boys
Loving the Library
School Musical
Foundation Scholarships
On 14 February, we celebrated Library Lovers’ Day in the Prep Library. The day celebrates the joy libraries bring to people everywhere. The boys wrote what they love about the library on heart post-its. We were overwhelmed by the wonderfully warm and fuzzy comments. According to the boys, the library is a peaceful place with a large range of terrific books, many of which ‘take them to another world’, excite them about learning and improve their vocabulary.
Churchie and Somerville House once again joined forces for the production How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. After months of auditions, rehearsals, costume production and set design, the School Musical delivered an outstanding show. The 1961 Tony Award winning musical included songs such as Company Way, Been a long Day, Rosemary and Brotherhood of Man.
Interested in studying abroad?
On 4 March, Australian author Mark Greenwood came to share his fascinating stories of Australia’s rich history. Boys in Year 5 were mesmerised by his stories about notorious bushrangers, eerie shipwrecks and a mysterious reef in central Australia. He proved history can be exciting for everyone.
To the delight of the audience Morris Hall was transformed to host the Broadway classic on three nights in early May. Audience members were entertained with witty dialogue and delightful musical performances. Watch out Broadway, here we come!
This could be your opportunity as once again the Churchie Foundation is awarding a number of scholarships to Old Boys interested in studying at a college or university in the United Kingdom or the United States. The Overseas Study Scholarship was founded in 1992 by a charitable trust established by the family of a Churchie Old Boy. Scholarships are open to both students in Year 12 and Old Boys, for undergraduate or postgraduate study. The scholarships provide up to a maximum of $8000 per annum or pro rata for shorter courses. For an application form please contact the Foundation on 07 3896 2216 or email Foundation@churchie.com.au. Applications open 26 May 2014 and close 30 June 2014.
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FROM TH E A RC H I V ES
Churchie’s Three Sisters
Darnell Memorial Library c1953
From the earliest days of the School, Canon Morris intended the education offered at Churchie to be based on Christian faith, literature and science.
The Roberts Centre c1972
To this end, the building projects that followed the opening of School House in 1918 were the Canon Jones Memorial Chapel in 1924, the Darnell Memorial Library in 1934 and the Jackson Science Hall in 1938. Canon Morris first referred to these buildings as ‘the three sisters’ and the term remained. In the years that followed, the School quickly outgrew the Darnell library. With more than 1000 students by the 1960s, planning was underway for the construction of a larger library to meet the needs of the increasing student numbers.
Darnell Reading Room c1940
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The foundation stone for a new library was set by His Excellency, the Honourable Sir Alan Mansfield KCMC, Governor of Queensland, in March 1969. This was
a great occasion as Sir Alan was an Old Boy from 1915. Later that year, the building was opened by His Excellency, the Right Honourable Sir Paul Hasluck GCMC, Governor-General of Australia. It was named the Roberts Centre in honour of Harry Roberts and his wife Hilda in recognition of their dedicated service to the School from 1947 to 1969. The new library was a state-of-the-art facility able to accommodate different learning styles, independent study by senior students and multiple large and small-group teaching spaces. It became the centre of learning for thousands of students over the years. In the 46 years since 1969, teaching methods have dramatically changed, and as such the building will be decommissioned at the end of 2014. The new Roberts Centre for Learning and Innovation will be constructed on the same site.
FROM TH E C H A I R M A N
Churchie Foundation The area, facing east on the gentle ridge off Oaklands Parade, was the site of the first two school classrooms: ‘the Box’ constructed in 1920 and ‘the Brick’ built in 1922. Both gave way to the construction of the Roberts Centre in 1969, which was named after Churchie’s second Headmaster, Harry Roberts (1947 to 1969). The opening of the Roberts Centre was more than just the opening of a building. It was a significant milestone for the School as Churchie was breaking new ground – opening the first great library in a Queensland school.
With the Centenary celebrations of 2012 well and truly behind us, the opportunity to be part of the next chapter in Churchie’s history is here. Since 1989, the Churchie Foundation has played a critical role in the School’s fundraising efforts and, more recently, assisted in projects worth $33 million. Churchie, now in its 103rd year, is about to embark on one of the biggest campaigns in its history, with the next major project being the construction of the Roberts Centre for Learning and Innovation. The existing Roberts Centre stands on a parcel of land that has a proud association with teaching and learning.
The new Roberts Centre will be the academic heart of Churchie and will support all students and teachers in their learning. The plans for the project are bold, contemporary and dynamic. As an Old Boy and avid Churchie supporter, I am excited to be involved in this very significant project, which will benefit the academic endeavours of generations of Churchie boys to come. Another Old Boy, Don Boyd (School Captain in 1967), former Group Deputy Chief Executive, Norton Rose Fulbright and Managing Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, witnessed the original Roberts Centre being built. His sons experienced the benefit of the resources the library offered.
‘The Roberts Centre was a quantum leap forward when it was built. It made a statement about excellence in learning at Churchie, but that was 44 years ago. It is time for a refresh and another quantum leap into the digital world, to provide the best possible facilities for the next generation of boys.’ Don Boyd (1967)
The Churchie community is about to witness history unfold as this project comes to life. There have been some exciting developments to date in the capital campaign for the project and I am confident we will see the Churchie community respond and support the challenge that lies ahead. I look forward to that support. Mr Bill Chatterton Chairman
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TH E RO BE RTS C E NTR E FO R LE A R N I N G A N D I N N OVATI O N
A Synergy Between Technology and Space ‘The building of the new Roberts Centre for Learning and Innovation (RCLI) will give Churchie a wonderful opportunity to enrich the lives of our boys by creating a truly world-class facility full of dynamic, collaborative and open spaces for learning. The RCLI will be a landmark building on our campus underpinning the School’s desire to remain one of Australia’s leading boys’ schools; emphasising our culture of innovation, creativity and learning.’ Daniel O’Connor, Chairman, School Council
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Innovation and Learning Over the past four years, Churchie has engaged in a joint research project with the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education. This unique, data-driven project has examined how modifications to the physical attributes of traditional classroom spaces can affect teacher’s pedagogical practice and student engagement and learning outcomes. This partnership has gained both national and international recognition. The most significant was the recent attainment of Australian Research Council (ARC) linkage grant – considered to be the pinnacle research grant in this country.
The Evaluating 21st Century Learning Environments project is a three-year study, which will enable Churchie to work with and garner the expertise for the leaders in this field.
student services. Boys will be able to access help and assistance in the same building, from everything for counselling and chaplaincy services through to IT assistance and academic assistance.
The project will have a major influence in the design, build and inhabitation of the new Roberts Centre. The centre will break the mould of school spaces, not only in Australia but globally as well. By its design and intended function, it will be the very definition of a ‘sticky building’; it will attract boys, teachers and the Churchie community before, during and after the normal school day. It will become the first choice in learning spaces for teachers, through its vibrant and dynamic function. At the same time, it will provide students with a one-stop shop for all aspects of
A key facet of the new centre will be the creation of a research centre that will allow national and international academics, thinkers and experts the opportunity to integrate their contemporary skills and knowledge and conduct situated research within the Churchie community. This will benefit the boys and teachers through the synthesis of best practice into the everyday teaching and learning. It will also provide support for those teachers who are engaged in their own research projects or postgraduate studies. It will truly be a centre for learning and innovation.
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T H E C H U R C H I E N AT I O N A L E M E R G I N G A R T P R I Z E
A Part of
Churchie’s History Every year the churchie national emerging art prize (‘the churchie’) offers an inspiring glimpse into the future of the Australian contemporary art scene. Finalists from across the country are selected for the exhibition, with the overall winner awarded a $15,000 prize sponsored by Brand+Slater Architects. It has been part of the School’s history for more than 40 years. Join us on the journey…
National Australia Bank; inaugural winner Mr Scott Redford. Scott is a respected contemporary Australian artist whose current works critically engage with notions of celebrity, identity, sexuality, and art history and its interpretation.
1971 Churchie’s first Master of Art appointed. 1974 Churchie’s first art show held in the Roberts Centre; initiated by Old Boys as a fundraising venture. 1986 An exhibition ‘Churchie Emerging Art’ held at the Queensland College of Art. 1987 A committee to promote the Churchie Exhibition of Emerging Art, convened by Mrs Rosie White. The Hayward Collection named after Headmaster Mr Bill Hayward (1974 to 1986) established by the Parents and Friends Association (P&F). 1988 The inaugural Churchie Exhibition of Emerging Art opened by the Honourable MJ Ahern, MLA, then Premier and Treasurer of Queensland and Minister for the Arts. Inaugural convener, Mrs Rosie White; inaugural prize money sponsor,
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1997 The Courier Mail; ‘The Churchie Art Show opened... to the accustomed interested response from hundreds. Ten years ago, when Rosie White kicked off the first of these exhibitions to showcase the works of emerging (sometimes outrageous) young artists, traditionalists went into a flap and Rosie copped so much flak the project was almost savaged out of existence. Now she has been proved to be a visionary. Her idea caught fire and, after a solid decade of excitement and some brilliant finds, this exhibition is nationally famous.’ 1999 Brand+Slater Architects become the prize money sponsor.
Scott Redford Untitled (Drink me) 1987-88 Gift of Mr R.A.C. and Mrs J.M. Leggett 1990 Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
Craig Medson (1977) exhibited marble sculptures. The School subsequently commissioned three sculptures for the School’s campus; ‘Grace’; ‘Celtic Wings’ and ‘Winged Quest’. 1989 Sunday Mail; ‘Quite an unusual and bizarre exhibition and definitely worth a Sunday afternoon browse at the Anglican Church Grammar School.’
2007 A retrospective exhibition, 20 Artists/20 Years of the churchie emerging art exhibition, held at Museum of Brisbane, curated by Mr Frank McBride. 2009 Jonathan Crowther (1994) wins ‘the churchie’; ‘Winning ‘the churchie’ was crucial to my development as an artist. It laid the foundation for a future career in the arts. Not only was it a source of monetary support, but also a source of encouragement and confidence in my art practice.’
Jonathan Crowther – winner 2009 (Old Boy 1994) The Marks of Time (2) 2009 Image courtesy of the artist and Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane
Sam Cranstoun (2004) – finalist 2012 and 2013 Proposal for recreational vehicle; Plano, 11 - from the series Fox River Rising 2013 Image courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane
2010 Brand+Slater Architects raise the prize money to $15,000.
2013 Judge Roslyn Oxley comments on the winning piece, ‘… such a good work, strong, mature and highly sophisticated. It’s gutsy and you can see Amy Tam’s dedication to the project.’
Churchie and Griffith University Art Gallery form an alliance moving ‘the churchie’ to the Queensland College of Art at South Bank.
Sam Cranstoun (2004) finalist in 2012 and 2013; ‘the churchie is a great opportunity for emerging artists to start exhibiting their work. As a respected national art award, it gives young artists the chance to make their work known to relevant industry professionals, in a way they may not have previously been able to.’
2012 ‘the churchie’ celebrates 25 years in the School’s centenary year.
2014 Brand+Slater Architects sponsor ‘the churchie’ for the seventeenth time.
Sunday Mail; ’Since it was established 25 years ago, ‘the churchie’ art prize has become an important date on the calendar for emerging artists.’
Fardoulys Constructions sponsor ‘the churchie’ for twelve consecutive years. Liberté Grace (formerly known as Amy Tam) – winner 2013 The Perfect Boy Myth (version 1) 2013 (video still) Image courtesy of the artist
OBA sponsor ‘the churchie’ for 27 consecutive years. Exhibition 1 August to 20 September Griffith University Art Gallery, Queensland College of Art, South Bank www.churchieemergingart.com
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S E RV I C E
From Brisbane to Bihar
Director of Service, John Collins, tells Eagles’ Wings about his recent trip to India.
During my long service leave, I was given the opportunity to visit a very poor school in India to establish a link with Churchie. The Prajna Vihar School is an inter-religious school for low caste and out caste children in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India. It has Buddhist, Christian, Muslim and Hindu teachers and students. According to the Indian Government census, just under half of the female population of Bihar is literate and 18 per cent is under seven years old. With a population of 104 million in 2011, it is India’s third most populous
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state. While Bodhgaya benefits from being a pilgrimage destination, there is still widespread poverty. Established in 1990 the Prajna Vihar School has around 560 students. Apart from the normal curriculum, students are encouraged to see the richness in different religious traditions. Funded by donation, it is managed by a not-for-profit society, called the Prajna Vihar Inter-religious Education Society (PVIES). In 1993 a local order of Catholic nuns, the Queen of the Apostles, was invited to run the school and has been incremental in its success. Admission priority is given to children of widows and those whose caregivers have disappeared. I saw a 15-year-old-boy in Year 7 who had left school three years before to help his injured father pull his rickshaw. On my visit, Churchie Service donated 30,000 rupees, which will be used to purchase two new eco-toilets as they
only have four toilets for 550 students and 14 staff! It is hoped students from Churchie will someday visit this school community to teach conversational English and to talk with the children about the world outside their community. Nothing could have prepared me for this incredible experience. I have been blessed to witness the poverty, the wealth, the people, the countryside, the towns and the culture.
A Greenhouse in Peru
The expedition to Peru was a challenging and rewarding experience.
A year in the planning; students spent hours running sausage sizzles, washing cars and organising trivia nights to raise money for equipment, materials and the expert labour needed to complete the trip’s project – a greenhouse. After four connecting flights from Brisbane and 12 hours in Lima, we broke into two; Group One headed to outside of Cusco and Group Two travelled to Puno and Lake Titicaca for sightseeing. Nothing could have prepared us for the sheer magnitude and splendour of the Andes Mountains. The trip’s main focus was our service project in Quilla Huata. Each group
spent five days living and working in the village. Group One dug the greenhouse’s foundations, carting wheelbarrows of mud and then concrete up and down a hill almost the height of Mt Gravatt. Group Two carted more than 1000 mud bricks weighing 10 kilograms each to the construction site, where they then laid them under the watchful eyes of locals. Seeing the boys work in knee-deep mud for the best part of the day without complaint was inspirational. Seeing the joy on the faces of the villagers as the greenhouse was completed was humbling. We travelled home with a sense of accomplishment, a new appreciation for our comforts back home and the knowledge we had been fortunate enough to visit such a spectacular region. John Collins Director of Service
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I N M E MO R I A M
Hugo Shepherd Earlier this year, we were deeply saddened by the passing of one of our newest Old Boys, Hugo Macey Shepherd (2013). Hugo passed away on 17 January 2014 having fought a courageous battle against a brain tumour. At Hugo’s memorial service, held at the School’s Chapel, his mother Michelle Phillips and his father, Old Boy Matthew Shepherd (1980), each gave eulogies that demonstrated their love for Hugo.
Hugo on holidays in Tasmania
Hugo and friends
For Matthew, watching Hugo grow from a little boy into a young man was the ongoing gift of being a father. He spoke proudly of how Hugo applied himself through his illness to successfully lift his school results to a level that saw him receive an offer from the University of Queensland to study international hotel management and tourism. For Michelle, it was the many things Hugo taught her. ‘Hugo taught me to love unconditionally; he taught me patience; he trained me in the art of motherhood and showed me how to maintain pure and genuine friendships. I’ll miss those things he was yet to teach me. Hugo gracefully took what he was dealt, accepted it and
Obituaries We respectfully acknowledge the passing of the following Old Boys. The Old Boys’ Association is committed to respectfully acknowledging the passing of Old Boys. To assist in ensuring they are recognised appropriately, notifications can be emailed to oba@churchie.com.au.
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then chose to live it well. He looked on the setbacks as a source of annoyance. His aim was to live his best life and this he did. He instinctively knew how to connect with people and draw them together.’ During his time at Churchie, Hugo participated in football, rugby and water polo. He was a 2009 recipient of an OBA Medal for All Round Effort and last year was Magnus House Vice-Captain Cocurricular. Friendships were very important to Hugo. He made friends not only with his peers but with their parents, with his medical teams and with his teachers and the staff at school. In one of his reports Housemaster, Michael Daley, described him as ‘unfailingly polite’. His Valedictory handshake with Headmaster Jonathan Hensman was particularly moving; Hugo lifted his non-working right hand with his left hand because it was ‘too weird to offer the Headmaster his left hand to shake’. For Michelle this symbolised the tenacity Hugo demonstrated throughout the year and how he lived his life. ‘He didn’t take a path because it was easy; he took the right path.’
William Robert Noel Battershill
1945 – 1946
Phillip Athol Blackman
1934 – 1940
Charles Craven Donald Blume
1946 – 1952
Peter George Collier
1951 – 1952
William George Crowther
1946 – 1947
Noel Ernest Davidson
1945 – 1947
Darryl John Ellemore
1956 – 1959
Harold Graham Charles Delano Fowles
1937 – 1941
Henry Campbell Griffin
1940 – 1944
Graham Fowles The recent passing of Old Boy Graham Fowles (1941), affectionately known as Chookie, was felt across many generations. Mr Fowles, one of our oldest Old Boys, passed away on 30 January 2014. Such was the level of respect for Mr Fowles, many of his closest friends and fellow Old Boys held a memorial service in Melbourne as they were unable to attend the service held at the School Chapel. Joining them were Mr Fowles’ daughter Katie and grandson Will, along with former Headmaster Christopher Ellis and wife Adrienne. Graham Fowles
Graham Fowles – 1940 Head of the River
Mr Fowles held a deep belief in the mission and aims of Churchie. He embraced every opportunity the School had to offer – he became a Prefect, a Cadet Lieutenant and a member of the First XV. He was Captain of Boats in 1941 and a member of the First IV in 1940 and 1941, winning the Head of the River in both years. This achievement of dual consecutive wins is a record that has only been equalled by three other students in Churchie’s history. His passion for rowing was further demonstrated through his generosity to the School, helping to provide the very best rowing facilities for
our boys. The School’s rowing facility is named the Graham Fowles Boathouse. From school, Mr Fowles followed his father into the banking industry, serving an apprenticeship that equipped him with financial skills that served him well in his subsequent commercial and business activities. At the age of 18 he joined the Royal Australian Navy where he spent five years (1943 to 1948) of active service during and after WWII. On leaving the Navy, he commenced work as an auctioneer. In 1959, he founded his own company specialising in motor, machinery and materials auctions. Known as Fowles Auction Group, the business started with his mother and his wife Janet as his only employees. It grew to become one of Australia’s largest auction houses. Mr Fowles considered his years as a boarder to be character building and his experiences at Churchie helped form his values, attitude and approach to life. His philosophy was to build on all of these qualities. ‘If I were starting off again tomorrow, I don’t think I could have had a better set of guidelines!’
Philip Carter Hill
1938 – 1941
David John Michael Phillips
1955 – 1958
George William Hook
1947 – 1948
James Wilbur Quinn
1948 – 1949
Mansell Edwin Hammond James
1956 – 1957
Bryan Paul Sakzewski
1953 – 1956
John Richard Charlton Kable
1938 – 1941
Peter Samios
1946 – 1948
John Mackenzie Morgan
1938 – 1940
Hugo Macey Shepherd
2009 – 2013
Peter James McKeague
1951 – 1954
Sidney Llewellin Shepherd
1940 – 1941
Frank Bryce Willessem Nothling
1947 – 1950
Allan Robert Timperley
1961 – 1968
John Douglas Tucker
1948 – 1951
Ian John Wright
1957 – 1958
Peter Brenchely Oelrichs Keith Douglas Parker
1943 1942 – 1943
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C H U RC H I E N E WS
Senior students’ art excursion to GOMA
Churchie delivers Impendulo’s new pitch
Falling Back to Earth
Churchie Cricket
Cai Guo-Qiang’s unique body of work is characterised by its drama and grandness of vision. His installations and events have been presented throughout the world and consistently invite record-breaking audiences.
After seeing the deplorable state of the Impendulo Primary School’s cricket pitch in 2010, Churchie committed to improving the facilities. With the donation of a grass strip from Churchie sponsor Gabba Sporting Products, along with funds raised at the Churchie Ashes Luncheons and the Andre Burger 27 Hour Challenge, we were well on the way to fulfilling our commitment. The kind support of Singapore Airlines ensured the 120 kilogram strip arrived safely.
The exhibition ‘Falling Back to Earth’ has caused a stir in the cultural calendar in Brisbane. The artwork on display transcends the age old ‘is it art?’ debate that often surrounds modern art, instead providing an experience that is accessible, fascinating and extraordinary. It gripped Churchie Visual Art students who found themselves mesmerised by the scale and ambition of the four installations in the gallery. It is not often that one shares an enclosed space with 99 replica animals from around the world, all gathered together to drink from a single waterhole. Equally, the visual impact provided by 99 replica wolves hurling themselves into the air gave the boys a jolt and the feeling that they were occupying a scene from a film where someone had hit the pause button. To have viewed such a significant exhibition was a great privilege and an experience that will remain with all in the Art Faculty for some time to come.
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Watching the delight on the faces of the local Under 12 teams playing on the new pitch was reward enough for the Churchie touring team. School Principal Ms Pheliswa Busika explained they were one of the few schools in the townships who actively played cricket. ‘I hope this will give our children a chance to become top players,’ she added. Back on home soil, the 2014 season finished with a winning percentage of 60 per cent across 39 teams. The First XI competition was extremely close with up to six schools vying for the top positions. Congratulations to Tom Healy and Kyle Scrimegour who were both selected to attend an Australian Under 18 talent camp at the Australian Cricket Academy. We look forward to an exciting 2015 season.
Dr Rachel Horton in action
Mrs Margaret Campbell blesses the Gerald Barlow
Australia’s Top Referees
Boat Naming Ceremony
Physics and Chemistry teacher Dr Rachel Horton and Prep teacher Mr Steve Leszczynski bring something a little different to Churchie rugby. Both are members of the Australian Rugby Union’s (ARU) squad for elite match officials. Whilst we have some extraordinary coaching talent, having two staff in the top 20 referees in the country is a great achievement.
On 10 March at the Graham Fowles Boathouse, the Headmaster’s wife, Mrs Margaret Campbell, conducted her first official engagement, blessing the Rowing VIII ‘Gerald Barlow’ in spectacular style.
This year Rachel has officiated at the National Women’s Sevens Championships and is one of four female referees included on the ARU Panel – a first for the ARU. Steve has been a member of the Queensland Rugby Referees Association since he was 14 and has refereed in excess of 90 premier rugby fixtures. This year he has been a television match official in several Super 15 rugby matches and has been appointed to matches across the country. Steve has officiated in more than 60 Super Rugby matches. The ARU aims to increase official numbers in coming years. ‘With new competitions and development pathways commencing from local representative fixtures through to Sevens at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, there are significant opportunities for officials at the highest levels,’ stated ARU Pathway Services Manager (Officiating) Mr Scott Young. ‘It’s great for Churchie to have two staff to mentor and develop the school’s refereeing talent.’
Old Boys Bill Barlow (1956) and Jeremy Barlow (1959) were welcomed back to Churchie for the christening of the School’s newest rowing eight. The boat was named in honour of their father Gerald Barlow (1922), who was student number 84 on the school roll. The boat naming was fitting recognition of Gerald’s contribution to Churchie rowing. As well as being one of Churchie’s most successful rowers, Gerald was also a member of the first Churchie crew to win a Head of the River title – the Open First IV in 1922 (eights were introduced in 1955). The Year 11 First VIII had the privilege of rowing this magnificent new boat at the 2014 Head of the River.
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BE H I N D TH E S C E N ES
Day One and Two Churchie opens its doors in two new videos aimed at showcasing the School to the wider community. Coming soon to www.churchie.com.au!
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Day Three and Four
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S T U D E N T AC H I E V E M E N T S
Congratulations Miguel Cescotto represented the region in Aquathlon and Harry Bennett and Harry Dennis represented the region in Triathlon, at the Queensland State Championships in Hervey Bay in February. Darryl McDowell-White, Xavier Cooke, William McDowell-White and Jeremy Pulesea were selected in the Queensland Under 18 State Basketball Team. Benjamin Volkman and Jordan Kinnaird were selected in the Queensland Under 17 Emerging State Basketball Team. Ben Markey competed in the Queensland team at the 50th Australian National Sabot Championships on Sydney Harbour. He came third in the National Championships with race placings of two firsts, four seconds and one third. Drew Hawley was selected in the Met East Regional Team and competed in the 19 Years and Under State Cricket Championships in April. Matthew Kaluschke placed third in the Under 16 Triple Jump, Sam Hurwood placed third in the Under 14 90 m Hurdles and Max Whiteoak placed first in the Under 20 800 m and third in the Under 20 1500 m – all at the Queensland Athletics State Championships in February. Cadet Sergeant Bradley Lovett attended the Australian National Shooting Limited’s Youth National Championships in Sydney in December. He came first in his age group and won gold for the 50 m Rifle
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Prone competition. He placed fifth in a national competition across all age groups. First XI Cricket Captain and wicket keeper Tom Healy, who also captained the Queensland Under 17 team was named as a development scholar to train at the National Cricket Centre during the offseason. Tom was selected to captain the GPS Combined First XI Cricket Team to play the QJC Under 16 Development Team. Kyle Scrimegour was selected in the GPS Combined First XI Cricket Team to play the Wanderers Cricket Club. At the Australian Junior Athletics Championships held in Sydney in March the following students represented Queensland: Eliot Wilkins placed second in 110 m hurdles; Thomas Walvin placed sixth in the heat and tenth overall in the 400 m, he also placed third in the 4 x 400 m; Sam Hurwood placed fifth in the heat and tenth overall in the hurdles; Matthew Kaluschke placed twelfth in triple jump; Max Whiteoak placed sixth in1500 m and eighth in 800 m. Matt McGregor won bronze in the Surf Swim at the Junior Surf Life Saving State Championships. He placed seventh in the Surf Board race and tenth in the Queensland Junior Ironman event. Isaac Tarabay was selected in the Queensland Oztag team. Benjamin Sloan was selected in the U15 Met East team to play at the State AFL Championships in May.
Hugo Kawamata came second in his age division at the Queensland Karate Association Summer Invitational Tournament in March. Hugo also represented Churchie at the Australian Schools and University Karate Championships and competed at the Australian Open Karate Championships in April. He was successful in reaching the semi-final in two events. Earlier in March, Hugo competed at the Victorian State Karate Championships winning bronze in the Kata and Kumite competition. Tom Wilkinson finished in the top two at the Australian Japanese Karate Federation titles and earned a place on a trip to train and compete in Japan. Lachlan Rowan competed in the Senior State Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in April. He placed first overall on both day one and day two. He qualified for the National Championships in first position and will compete as a specialist on High Bar, Pommel, Floor and Parallel Bars. Lachlan also qualified first in tumbling at the State Championships for the national team. The National Championships will be held in Melbourne in May and June. A great effort by the boys who collectively raised a record breaking $32,177 for the Leukaemia Foundation’s Shave for a Cure fundraising campaign; excellent work from Michael Johnson who raised $6,340 of the $32,177. Jayden Siemon performed in the Brisbane production of The King and I at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
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Year 5 and 6 student artwork on display at the Prep Easter Service at St John’s Cathedral
James Patino showcasing his artist skills
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PL ATI N UM S P O N S O R
Austral Returns as Platinum Sponsor in 2014 Austral Motors Prestige & Porsche Centre Brisbane is delighted to return as a Platinum Sponsor in 2014, with this year promising to be bigger and better than ever.
After a sensational event last year, Austral has once again secured the sponsorship rights to Churchie’s Rugby Luncheon at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in June. Come along and be amongst the first to view some of the gorgeous new models we will be showcasing alongside some iconic rugby greats. The School presents a stellar event that we are proud to partner and we encourage everyone to grab your tickets before they sell out! The all new Range Rover Sport has arrived in our Land Rover showroom and has taken the lead as our most popular model and biggest seller. With the 5+2 seat option and a plethora of incredible options previously unavailable, it truly is the quintessential Range Rover styling with an edge. The F-Type convertible has been joined by its coupe cousin and we were lucky enough to be the first dealer in the country to have a sneak peak with a Polaris white model on the showroom floor for a day. Sleek, fast and unlike any other model in the Jaguar fleet, the F-Type has been flying out the door. If speed is your vice, along with safety of course, the Volvo S60 take-home version of the S60 Supercar will appeal! Volvo Cars Australia’s racing team joined the Supercars in 2014 and with our current offer you could be driving like a race-star too! Whether a Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar or Porsche appeals we invite you to visit us at Austral Motors Prestige & Porsche Centre Brisbane. We look forward to seeing you soon. The Management and Team Austral Motors Prestige & Porsche Centre Brisbane
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Have your precious MEMORIES custom framed Churchie Community members (Past or Present) receive a 25% rebate on ALL custom framing, on mention of this advertisement
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