Blue & White

June 2015

the St

Andrew’s College Magazine

St Andrew’s

Issue #2

ISSN 2204–1591

Scholars

Celebrating Academic Excellence St Andrew’s Strategy Weekend Thyne 400s Refurbishment

Remembering

St Andrew’s ANZACs With Professor

Ian Jack

As 2015 marked the 100 Year Anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli, the College commemorated ANZAC Day with an additional tribute on the eve of ANZAC Day. Members of the St Andrew’s community shared a friendly meal in the Reading Room with Professor Ian Jack who delivered a commemorative speech highlighting some our St Andrew’s men and their involvement in World War One. “Over the four years of the War, 163 Andrewsmen served in a variety of capacities. The 163 included four

Councillors and the Professor of Theology, but the remaining 158 were all alumni,” said Professor Jack.

The dinner was followed by the customary Anzac Day Service held on Saturday in the Kinross-Mackie Chapel. This year we honoured Lieutenant General Sir Iven Giffard Mackay, Rev. Ernest Northcroft Merrington and Lieutenant Colonel Clive Thompson, all of whom served at Gallipoli.

For a full copy of Professor Ian Jack’s speech head to the College website: www.standrewscollege.edu.au/anzac-day-2015/

June 2015

2 Chair of Council 3 From the Bird 4 Celebrating Academic Excellence 6 Strategy Weekend 7 What’s on in College 9 Impact of Giving 10 Philanthropy List 12 Janet Coutts 13 Alumni Interview 14 Alumni Events 15 Australia Day Honours 16 Obituaries 17 SAC Foundation Report

Editorial Team

Photographers

Alana Chambers

Bethany Cottee

Melissa Costello

Jess Harper

Fiona McQueen

Angus McCrabb Georgia Nikolovski Penny Ryan

Thanks to all our student photographers for their contribution to Blue & White.

Blue & White is published twice a year by the College Advancement Team for the St Andrew’s Community.

1 Contents

Contents

Planning Now Strategic Vision

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From the Chair of Council

we are further developing our scholarships program so that the best students are able to enjoy the St Andrew’s experience, irrespective of the capacity to pay the fees. We are also continuing to develop our Residential Life Program to create a world leading program that ensures our students will have the skills and networks they need to become leaders within their communities when they leave College.

Charlie Taylor

We will require world-class facilities to deliver

This is an exciting time in College as we

these programs and to support the evolving

undertake our strategic planning for the

living and learning needs of students.

coming five years. In early February I was

The Harper Master Plan, which has been

privileged to spend a weekend with members

approved by the City of Sydney, ensures that

of the St Andrew’s community – alumni,

we will be able to create buildings and facilities

students, benefactors, parents, staff and fellow

that help us to achieve our strategy. Thanks to

Councillors – developing a plan to create a

a full College and strict financial discipline over

world-class residential college experience.

the past decade, we are able to balance our

Building on the solid foundation created by the last strategic plan we are currently developing and enhancing our strategic imperatives (see page 6). To ensure that we continue to maintain a diverse and distinctive student community

commitment to delivering on the scholarships and bursaries program, refurbishing current infrastructure and developing the Harper Master Plan.

Council is also seeking to develop and enhance partnership opportunities to help us achieve our goals sooner than if we were to do it alone.

We are currently working with the University of Sydney to partner in the development of the Health Services Building on Missenden Road, ensuring a long term revenue stream for the College. We are also partnering with the St Andrew’s College Foundation to develop a philanthropic program that will seek support from our community for scholarships and bursaries and, in the longer term, other projects and programs.

I look forward to sharing the Council’s plans with you as we develop them further.

for the Future

the

Palladian events (pages 7 & 8) this year we have

Bird

continued to develop the academic aspects of the Residential Life Program, particularly during our “Life of the Mind” week in May which culminated with the Chancellor of the University of Sydney awarding the major winners of over 140 Scholarships and Prizes at our University and Schools Dinner on 21 May.

Wayne Erickson This year we welcomed 95 new Freshers to College. Once again over fifty percent of the cohort came from rural and regional Australia, reaffirming our commitment to supporting students from the bush. I am also pleased to report that sixteen percent of students came from government schools, an increase from nine percent last year, and almost twenty percent have strong alumni connections to the College.

In line with Council’s vision to create a diverse community, I am working with former Principal Bill Porges to visit schools and careers expos in rural and regional NSW and interstate to create and reaffirm relationships with local schools and ensure that we are able to continue to attract the most able students.

I have also taken the opportunity to host a number of alumni reunions (see page 14) and have had the pleasure of meeting many alumni of all ages and backgrounds during that time, reminding me that we have always been a diverse community.

College life continues apace, with a full calendar of sporting, cultural and academic events.

In addition to the Rawson, Rosebowl and

Students have embraced the challenge of our newly imposed academic standard, which requires the maintenance of an annual average mark of 65 – a credit average – to remain in College, and the Vice Principal, Hester Wilson, and Senior Tutor, Elly Howse, are currently reviewing the academic program to ensure that we are delivering a world-class in-house academic program to support – and extend – our residents’ academic aspirations.

Tutorial and other learning spaces are in high demand from students and Council is currently developing plans for a new Learning and Performing Arts Centre, which will become the home for these programs in College. This new development will also create opportunities for the College to deepen the engagement with members of the wider community, including the University of Sydney, local schools and community groups.

3 Strategic Vision

From

Celebrating Academic

Academic Excellence

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St Andrew’s

Scholars

The St Andrew’s Scholars Program was launched last year for our 2015 intake. Our impressive inaugural Scholars have found their first semester in College to be highly engaging and rewarding.

Meet Our Scholars Nimalan Sundaram is studying a combined degree of Commerce/Law, and completed high school at St Francis De Sales Regional College.

What does being an inaugural St Andrew’s Scholar mean to you?

It is one of the greatest honours I have ever received. The vibrant diversity of the St Andrew’s community is so unique, and each day I think

St Andrew’s Scholars – Nimalan Sundaram, Theodora von Arnim and Nick Jackman

me to contribute to the St Andrew’s efforts in the Palladian competition. I’m looking forward to being able to grow as a person with the support of the College community, and tackle the challenges of university life.

Nick Jackman is studying a Bachelor of Arts

how lucky I am to be a part of it. The sense of

(Languages) majoring in French and History and

pride I already share with my fellow Drew’s

was a student at The King’s School.

men and women affirms that this is a united

What has been your favourite part of the St

community; one which inspires me to take on challenging experiences in every realm of life.

Andrew’s College experience so far?

The social aspect of College has without a

Theodora von Arnim is studying a combined

doubt been the highlight of my experience at St

degree of Economics/Law and attended Sydney

Andrew’s so far. The largely student-run aspect

Girls High School.

of this College is such a great initiative as I’ve

In which areas of College life do you believe you’ll

realised that it ensures the hands on involvement

make the most significant contribution?

of every member, making sure that no one feels

I believe I can

excluded or without a purpose. Furthermore,

contribute to the

the number of initiation events for the fResher

academic strength of

students has not only been enjoyable and at

St Andrew’s, given my strong work ethic and academic ambitions.

In addition, my interest in debating

times hilarious in their traditional focus, but instantly broke down the boundaries not only between the 90-odd nervous first years but also between them and the older years.

and performance

Find out more about the St Andrew’s Scholars Program:

will hopefully enable

www.standrewscollege.edu.au/st-andrews-scholars

Excellence Life of the MindWeek

Academic Excellence

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The inaugural Life of the Mind Week was held in College from 14 – 21 May. This new event establishes an annual celebration of intellectual and academic pursuit at St Andrew’s. The theme focuses on the ‘life of the mind’ in a series of events in the week leading up to the University and Schools Dinner on 21 May. The 2015 Life of the Mind Week included the

Gala Concert

award nomination for orthopaedic shoulder

following:

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Scholars Soirée – an event acknowledging our high achievers, celebrating their achievement and encouraging them to network and engage with each other.

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University & Schools Chapel Service and Dinner – an evening to publicly announce the Andrew’s men and women who have been awarded scholarships, awards and

Pennsylvania State University Choir in

prizes in 2015.

concert with the St Andrew’s Chapel Choir

This initiative highlights the importance of

– our College Choir partnered with the visiting Penn State Choir for an inspirational evening of song.

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examination.

Gala Concert – an afternoon of musical performances from highly talented St Andrew’s musicians and vocalists. This

academic endeavour and intellectual life in College.

Our inaugural celebration has been a great success and we look forward to developing it further next year.

concert also marked the inauguration of our new organ with University of Sydney organist, Amy Johansen.

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Mindfulness Workshop – sessions to equip students with effective techniques for managing stress levels, increasing their focus, and, in turn, aiding performance – be that in arts, sport or study.

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SCR After Dinner – Current resident William McNamara (Fr 2012) discussed his research

Scholars Soirée

St Andrew’s

Strategy Weekend

Strategy Weekend

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On 7 and 8 February key members of the St Andrew’s community, including Councillors,

Our Nine Key Considerations

students, alumni, benefactors and parents, met

1. Academic Success

6. Price – Fees

to discuss the future direction of the College. The

2. Size and Diversity

7. Student Attributes when departing the College

strategic planning focused on creating a series of recommendations and considerations to go to the College Council in support of their planning for the future. The final recommendations highlighted nine key areas (pictured) to continue to develop the College in the next strategic cycle from 2015–2020. It was clear from the valuable input from the cross-section of our community into the strategic planning process that the passion for St Andrew’s to be the leading residential college in Australia is alive and well.

The planning outcomes were presented to the College Council in March and further work and discussion is taking place to develop our strategic imperatives for the next five years.

Purpose, Vision &

Strategic Imperatives Purpose We exist to...

Develop responsible citizens of the world who apply

3. Community Engagement 4. University Engagement 5. Alumni Engagement

8. Facilities 9. Financial Stability & Growth

Following consideration by Council and a final decision on the strategic plan an implementation plan will be created to include timeframes and resource allocation.

The weekend was highly successful in creating a passionate and optimistic plan for the future of St Andrew’s College.

Casey White Strategic Imperatives Therefore, we are focused on...

1. The attraction and retention of a diverse and distinctive population 2. A world-class Residential Life Program including quality academic and co-curricular activities

critical examination of themselves and a sympathetic

3. World-class facilities

imagination of the lives of others to make a positive

4. Immersive engagement of alumni, universities,

difference in society Vision To achieve this we need to be...

A diverse community of approximately 400

schools, parents, the local community and domestic & international partners 5. Financial discipline to enable growth Values Always guided in our actions by...

undergraduates, post-graduates and faculty who

Christo – Service, Responsibility, Humility;

are actively engaged in academic, co-curricular and

Ecclesiae – Leadership, Friendship, Community,

community activities through engaging experiences

Inclusion;

that promote a culture of philanthropy and humility,

Litteris – Attainment, Enlightenment, Rigour,

and prepare students for life beyond College

Engagement

College Life

Solo Vocal

Talented vocalist Janna Seeley (Fr 2013) was awarded first place at this year’s Palladian Solo Vocal event. She sang a stunning rendition of Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma and was a clear winner. Evan Kirby (Fr 2015) was also superb in

his performance of Anthem from the stage show Chess, by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.

Palladian Dance

Palladian

dance pieces and for the first time saw the

Andrew’s swept to victory in the top two places,

Our 2015 Palladian dancers entered two group inclusion of Andrew’s men.

‘Drew’s Hairspray’ was performed by twelve men and women to the song You Can’t Stop the Beat.

We rehearsed tirelessly to perfect our partner work, lifts and shimmies.

The second group dance, ‘Battle of the Colleges’,

Solo Instrumental

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with captivating performances by Alice Morgan (Fr 2015) on the saxophone (second place) and Will Cesta (Fr 2013) on the piano. Alice played a sparkling fantasy set of variations by Jules Demersseman, accompanied by Anthony Chen with both bravura and sensitivity.

involved forty Androvians. It incorporated hiphop, contemporary, country and funk dance to a mash-up of songs.

By just a hair, the judges awarded ‘Drew’s Hairspray’ second place, putting St Andrew’s on the Palladian dance score board for the first time.

Congratulations and thank you to all involved!

Micaela Williams (Fr 2013) Will Cesta was awarded first place for the third consecutive year. No other individual and no other College has ever come first three years in a row.

With rare authority, Will played a brilliant new piece called Postlude for Will Cesta, composed especially for him by an ex-Johnsman, Daniel Riley.

Congratulations to our two worthiest of winners.

Professor Ian Jack Senior Fellow and Archivist

Children’s Camp

The third St Andrew’s College Sony Foundation Children’s Camp was held in December. Eighteen children were able to join us, with the involvement of 28 Androvians.

It is hard to say who gains more from the Children’s Camp – the volunteer carers, families or the children. Our Andrew’s volunteers have developed greater empathy, compassion and

the St Andrew’s front lawn, sailing at Manly and a

understanding of special needs children.

bubble magician.

Highlights included a huge inflatable water slide on

Matt Larkin (Fr 2013)

College Life

Palladian

College Life Rawson

Rugby

The 2015 rugby season promised so much, with each College boasting a strong side and even stronger intentions to relinquish Drew’s of their secure grip of the Rawson Rugby Cup. Round 1 against Wesley was a successful first hit out for the side, winning 65–10 in a clinical display of

College Life

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structured, running rugby. Round 2 saw Drew’s face

previously unbeaten. The brutality and effectiveness

traditional rivals Paul’s. The first half was riddled with

of the Drew’s defensive line was undoubtedly the

error and early nerves, but the second half ensured

point of difference. Our whole side did an incredible

a strong victory for Andrew’s, eventual 41–7 victors.

job as Drew’s deservedly ran out 36–12 victors.

The final clash was between us and John’s, also

Jack McCalman (Fr 2014)

Rawson

Swimming

Rawson & Rosebowl

Rowing The Rosebowl

The Van Westing brothers put it all on the line in

race this year saw

the opening event, the 50m freestyle sprint. Paul

a well-disciplined

Van Westing took the win as the only swimmer to

and skilled St

crack the 25-second mark.

Andrew’s crew

Next up was the big 400m freestyle. Tomas

take line honours

Elliott was in full race mode and won by over 20

against strong

seconds with, Jan Hejl joining the podium in 3rd.

Wesley competition

Matthew Treloar, showed blistering speed in the

who led for much of the race. The margin was

50m breaststroke with a nationally competitive

much closer than it had been in previous years

time of 29.26; Lincoln Whiteley hit the wall 3rd.

which made for fierce racing.

Treloar then took out the 100m freestyle with

The girls stood victorious and waiting eagerly on

Tom McFadyen in 2nd.

the podium for the St Andrew’s men chasing a

The medley and freestyle relays truly

fifth consecutive win. The team put together a

demonstrated the commitment and camaraderie

strong race plan, leaving the quality competition

among the St Andrew’s College students. For

behind early in the race. They increased their

each relay changeover, the team would fire up

lead over the field to win by three and a half boat

the swimmers with a crescendo applause. We were able to enjoy success as Rawson Swimming

lengths. Our men have been working hard for many months at their respective clubs and this

champions, having won every race of the night.

was the perfect end to a serious season.

Tomas Elliott (Fr 2014)

Tom Whitehead (Fr 2014), Yasmin Howes (Fr 2014)

Rosebowl

Hockey

Round 3, aided by enthusiastic support from the sideline, saw the blue and white walk away with a

After weeks of

3–0 win against Wesley.

training, the

The final round saw Andrew’s face St John’s.

Rosebowl team was

Persistent cheering from the crowd behind them,

more than ready

our women scored the decider midway through

for the first game

the second half to secure a 2–1 win, and Andrew’s

against Sancta. Our women walked away with an

brought home the Rosebowl Hockey trophy for the

8–0 win after a solid second half. We continued our

fifth consecutive year.

undefeated streak in Round 2 beating Women’s 6–0.

Henry Forbes-Smith (Fr 2015)

Thyne 400s

Refurbishment in January, she declared that the rooms are now

Plan over the summer with the refurbishment

‘too good for Freshers’ and quickly notified the

of the 400s bedrooms on the lower ground floor

Students’ Club about the new rooms. As a result,

of the Thyne Building. Thanks to the generosity

half of the floor is occupied by second year

of the Thyne Reid Foundation, this project

students and the remainder with first years. It

upgraded existing bedrooms to bring them to

is anticipated, now all students have seen the

the same high standard as the new rooms in the

rooms, that in future years the whole floor will

anticipated Thyne-Reid Link Building.

be filled by second and later year students.

The refurbishment, which commenced the day

Council is now planning to refurbish the rest

after students moved out of College, consisted of

of the building to ensure all students living in

claiming the unused balconies for the bedrooms

Thyne can enjoy the same high standard of

by moving the windows to the outside edge of

accommodation.

about a metre in length to each bedroom. In addition, the brick walls were rendered and the aging doors, door frames, book shelves, wardrobes, carpets and curtains were replaced. Further,

Before

the balconies. This has added

a ventilation system was installed on the lower ground floor to improve airflow and reduce dampness and a new fire panel and detector system was also current fire codes.

And, the refurbishment has had an immediate positive impact.

The lower ground floor, long known as the ‘dungeon’, has traditionally been the home of Freshers as second and later year students wanted to live in other larger and more comfortable rooms around College. When the Senior Student, Gemma Larkin, was shown the refurbishments

After

installed so the building meets

9 Impact of Giving

The College commenced the Harper Master

Philanthropy

at St Andrew’s

Philanthropy

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St Andrew’s College

Foundation

Governors Fr Name

Michael & Sandra Clancy

1957

Peter Koch-Emmery

Marty & Sue Roebuck

1951

John Elston

2011

Eoin Clohesy

2012

Benjamin Lawley

2012

Jonathon Rundle

Wayne Erickson

2011

Olivia Coleman

2011

Joanna Lawson

2012

David Ryan

1954

Don Jamieson

1984

Daniel Collins

1958

Paul Le Messurier

2012

Jaime Ryan

1984

Stuart Niven

1973

M C Scholz

Daniel Petre

Paul Cooke & Jenny Ross

Anthony & Vicki Lehmann 2011

Emily Leys

2012

Benjamin Scott

2012

Jessica Lochtenberg

1974

Dale Shaddock

2012

Sarah Loewy

David & Rosemary Shannon

1984

Christos Mantziaris

2012

Robert Sherrington

2012

Natalie Matthews

2012

Samuel Shumack

2012

Esther McCarthur

2012

Robert Spence

1989

M W McDonald

Philip & Elizabeth Stacy

Thyne Reid Foundation

1990

Macgregor Cowan

2011

James Craig

Anne Cusick

Directors Fr Name

2012

James Daniel

1973

Russell Bye

2011

Brendan Davis

1966

Joe Campbell

2011

Lewis Der Sarkissan

1957

Hunter McEwen

David Dossetor & Elizabeth Elliott

1953

Trefor Morgan

2011

Annabel Downing

1966

Peter Titley

Anonymous (1)

2012

Liam Elkington

Members Fr Name

2012

Olivia Falkiner

2012

Amy Farr-Jones

1956

David Cameron

2011

James Ferguson

1974

Matthew Duly

2011

1948

Peter Elliott

1958

Anthony & Honor McFadyen

Tom McKay

1994

H A McMurtrie

Paul McShane

Michael Stening

Michael & Clare Stirzaker 2012

Alexandra Stone

Sonja & Chris Nikolovski

2012

Jessica Sutherland

2012

Andrew Sutherland

Charlotte Ferrier

2012

Jack O’Connor

2012

Louis Taylor

1963

Roger Fitzsimons

2012

India O’Neill

1994

Owen Thomas

Edward Emmett

1969

William Fitzsimons

1983

Warwick Payten

2012

Michael Tierney

1969

David Golland

2011

Georgia Forbes-Smith

2012

Oliver Pestalozzi

2012

Harriet Tomkins

1965

Alexander Halliday

1984

Andrew Gall

2012

Isobel Pino

2012

Luke Tregurtha

1964

Angus Kennedy

2011

Benjamin Gammell

1994

Michael Posener

2012

Michaela Vaughan

1956

Peter Malouf

2011

Andrew Gavel

1994

Alex Rhydderch

2012

Jack Walters

Hunter McPherson

2011

Lowanna Gibson

2012

Murray Robinson

2012

Lukas Whiting

1984

Don Nicol

2004

James Glenday

2012

Holly Robson

2012

Lachlan Williams

Graham Potts

2011

Stuart Goodman

2012

Kiah Roebuck

2012

Lydia Yerrell

1988

Andrew Wines

1962

Richard Gordon

Subscribers Fr Name

David & Lynette Hamilton

2011

Laura Angus

2011

Edward Hawthorne

2012

Madeline Armstrong

1987

Peter Haynes

Ann Badger

2011

Ellie Hewitt

Douglas Barbour

2012

Alexandra Hewson

2011

Callum Bedos

C Holmes A’Court

2012

Hannah Beith

2011

Will Jacobsen

2011

Emma Berry

2012

Rachel Jewell

Charlie & Mary Bonin

2011

Thomas Joffick

2011

Hannah Bruce

2011

Lachlan Lindoy

2012

Jessica Burns

2011

Christopher Kelly

2012

Ingrid Burrowes

2012

Michael Cahill

Phillip & Tracy Kennedy

2004

Amanda Chytra

2012

Hayden Kirk

Bill Caldwell Scholar, Will Cesta

The College would like to acknowledge and thank the following benefactors who gave in 2014 for their generosity and commitment to our students, now and in the future.

2014

Annual Giving Donors

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Mr I T Reid

Dr H E Sheridan

Dr P W Kyle

Dr P D Marchant

Hon J C Campbell QC

Prof B E Mansfield AM

Dr J M Berick

Dr E H Morgan

Mr H J Chalmers

The Hon B J K Cohen QC

1970–1979

Dr R I Keir

Mr J P Ball

Dr G K Bernays

Dr H G J Thompson

Rev Dr C R Ford

Dr M Lenzer

Mr G H Bullock

Dr R D MacPherson

1950–1959

Mr A J Hamilton

Mr C P Davidson OAM

Rev Dr J T Rigney

Dr K Murree-Allen OAM

1980–1989

Mr N C Anastas

Mr P H Gavel

Mr A J Johnson

Dr C S Peake

Dr J S Harbison OAM

Mr J E Boden

Mr M J McLennan

Mr I McN Jackman SC Mr D E Joffick

Parents, Councillors, Staff & Friends

Mrs P Kennelly

Mr P J Plaskitt Dr B D Reid

Mr M I Keir

Anonymous (2)

Mr G T Reid

Mr H McPherson

Mr L F Rofe

Ms C Cameron

Mr M T Taylor

Ms F R McQueen

Mr N R Carson

Mr N Cesta

1990–1999

Mr P McShane

1960–1969

Mr K Cheuk

Mr A R Damian

Prof R O’Neil

Anonymous (1)

Ms H M Dalley

Mr I C M Smith

Ms B Rankine

Dr H A Dalziell

Mr W J Erickson

Mr I A Smith

Assoc Prof J K Hawkins RFD AM

2000–2009

Mr D Fogarty

Mr M Townley

Mr A J McEncroe

Prof D R Fraser

Mr O Wood

Mr A G K Kennedy

Mr T H C Dunstone

Mr C Holmes a’Court

Philanthropy

1940–1949

Heritage Project – Chapel Restoration

Ms M Mackenzie

Dick Spann Circle Governor Fr Name

1961

Andrew Murray

1943

John Hanks

1962

Clifford Douglas Blake

1943

Director Fr Name

1950

Frank Fisher

Reginald Bailie

Peter Kemp

Philip Marchant

1962 Mark Douglas Burrows

1927

1983

1929

Olaf Spence

1985

Andrew Pauza

1947

Hugh Taylor

1963

Nick Palethorpe

1948

Richard Tooth

Subscriber Fr Name

1950

Ian Harper

1967

Tom Yim

1957

Arthur Johnson

1987

James Mactier

1951

John Elston

1981

Niall Cairns

1963

James McIntyre

Paul McShane

1951

Andrew Scott

1983

John Sergeant

1954

Don Jamieson

Andrew Hewish

Andrew Shelley

1988

1988

1958

Peter Plaskitt

Principal Wayne Erickson

Member Fr Name

Other Fr Name 1946

Gavin Souter

1959

Robert Wines

1948

Peter Elliott

1947

Allan Kendall

1960

Peter & Jan Wilkinson

1950

Derek Cassidy

1990

James Body

Neil Ericksson

Janet Coutts Giver of

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Bursaries and Scholarships

Last year, at the Founders and Benefactors’ Service, College expressed its grateful memory

Philanthropy

of Mrs Janet Coutts, whose bequest of the equivalent of $2 million in 1914 provided needy and deserving students with bursaries and scholarships. In May 2015, Brad Robinson, a collateral descendant, and his wife, Jen Meadows, who has been researching the family, came to lunch at College and shared their knowledge of the Aberdonian farming community into which Janet Grant was born in 1821. We now understand how many of her siblings, nephews and nieces joined the Scottish migration to Australia and, together with the Coutts family, established pastoral properties and entered the professions, the church and medicine.

Janet left her Scottish farm when she was twenty and celebrated her twenty-first birthday on board the Spartan en route to Australia in 1842. Within a year she had married John Coutts, a successful Scottish-Australian grazier whom she had met on the Spartan. By 1879 Janet Coutts had outlived her husband and her four children. She was a wealthy, feisty and

“She was a wealthy, feisty and well-connected woman”

well-connected woman who spent the rest of a long life travelling the world, visiting relatives and friends. Like her brother-in-law, the learned Presbyterian minister, James Coutts, Janet supported the University of Sydney and endowed awards for students at the University, Women’s College and St Andrew’s.

As her residual legatee in 1914, St Andrew’s

doubling the funds available to assist students at the end of World War One and setting the College on the trajectory which the Council has consolidated into scholarships and bursaries worth $1 million in 2015.

Ian Jack

got by far the largest share of Janet’s fortune.

Senior Fellow and Archivist

Janet’s generosity had, and continues to have,

With thanks to The Society of Geneologists for the photo

an enormous impact on the lives of students,

of Janet Coutts.

Where

are they Now?

(Fr 1992)

When were you at St Andrew’s?

The decision for St Andrew’s to introduce women was a watershed moment in the College’s history and it was a testament to the community at the time to put aside their differences and fully support the College to help make it the success

I was at College from

that it is today.

1992 to 1995 and then

What have you been up to since you left College?

from 1997 to 2001, when I was Senior Student. I

In 2002 I worked in Sydney as a graduate

was a member of the Senior Common Room

architect, while I finished my Masters.

in 2002.

Carolyn and I then moved to Melbourne.

What did you study and at which University?

I registered as an architect, became a Regional

It took me a while to finish university! From 1992

Principal and was appointed my firm’s National

to 1994 I started a Bachelor of Science, before

Sustainability Leader.

doing Architectural Drafting at Sydney Institute of Technology. I left College in 1996 to do a Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Newcastle University.

In 1997 I undertook a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Hon) and a Bachelor of Architecture at Sydney University, and then a Masters of Design Science in Sustainable Design (Hon) in 2003.

What are your best memories of College?

The friendships and participating in many of the extra curricular activities on offer. Also, being part of the Andrew’s swim team – winning, losing and winning again.

Meeting my wife, Carolyn, in my final year.

Can you tell us about your time as Senior Student?

The key event that coloured my time as Senior Student was the decision for St Andrew’s to introduce women into the JCR. This was quite an emotionally charged period amongst the students and the alumni and involved numerous

I tutor at Melbourne University and am actively involved in various committees within the Australian Institute of Architects.

Carolyn and I also have two children Billy (6) and Annabel (4.5) What are you doing now? What projects are you involved in?

Running my architectural practice and we undertake a variety of projects in terms of type and scale.

We are fortunate to be currently involved in a couple apartment buildings, a retirement village, an ongoing national service station roll out, a small retail/office fitout and a couple of modular cabins.

If you had advice to give your 18 year old self, what would it be?

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hotly contested debates.

Despite individual opinions and reasoning on both sides, the one thing in common was the passion that everyone had for the College to be successful.

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Travel and immerse yourself in alternate cultures to your own Participate in all aspects of university life not just College based Seek relevant guidance that will allow you to pursue your passion

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Alex Nock

Alumni Events Rawson

Rugby Final

The annual alumni event at the Rawson Final was a huge success this year with up to 120 alumni showing their support for the Andrew’s team.

Freshers from 1971 to 2012, gathered on the Grandstand balcony to cheer on their College as well as share their stories of life at St Andrew’s.

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This event gives the older Alumni an opportunity

Rawson Rugby Final at the Grandstand

to engage with the younger, create networks

attendees had a great night and were delighted to

and build upon the bond between the alumni

watch the Andrew’s team take the win and bring

community. Hosted by the Alumni Society, the

home the Rugby Cup for 2015.

Alumni

Reunions

Orange Reunion

As part of his tour of regional NSW in May, the Principal hosted alumni reunions in Dubbo, Orange, Wollongong and Newcastle.

Dubbo Reunion

Orange Reunion – Back: Daniel Fock, Patrick Rourke, David Parfett, Paul Jarratt, Stewart Church and Evan Sergeant. Front: Derek Cassidy, Sally Hawthorne and Wayne Erickson

Nine alumni from 1950 through to 1999 joined the Principal for an informal dinner at the Union Bank Wine Bar in Orange.

Dubbo Reunion – John Sergeant, Milton Quigley, Tom Atkins, Randall Powell, Mike Sutherland, Wayne Erickson and John Burke

Wollongong and Armidale Reunion

On Wednesday 6 May the Principal hosted alumni,

reunions. In Wollongong, guests included Geoffrey

including three Senior Students Thomas Atkins

Bernays who, as an ex-serviceman, entered College

(Fr 1967), Randall Powell (Fr 1973) and Milton

in 1946 under Principal Rev Dr William Cumming

Quigley (Fr 1978) at Two Doors Tapas in Dubbo.

Thom.

The Principal gave them an update on the College

Newcastle Reunion

Strategy, Harper Master Plan and Scholarships and

During visits to Wollongong and Armidale, the Principal also took the chance to host alumni

Bursaries program. The group provided positive feedback and were particularly interested in the College’s support for rural and regional students.

Organised by Derek Cassidy (Fr 1950), the Principal visited the University of Sydney School of Rural Health in Orange. The School of Rural Health is the destination for many medical students for their Rural Clinical Year. The Principal met with Associate

Newcastle Reunion – David Bell, David Carraro and Michael Strachan

Professor Gabriel Shannon and met some of the

On Friday 22 May, 16 alumni and their partners

students, including former residents Andrew

braved the wild Newcastle weather for a gathering

Watkins (Fr 2005) and Matthew Gordon (Fr 2009).

of local alumni at the Wharf Restaurant.

Honours

Two members of our community have been recognised for their contributions to Australian society.

We are proud to congratulate former

Alumni

Society

St Andrew’s

Alumni Society

2014 10 Year Members The following alumni joined the St Andrew’s College Alumni Society in 2014.

Name

Fresher Year

Nicholas Carson

1959

John Sergeant

1983

John Bye

1973

Frank Fisher

1950

Angus Kennedy

1964

James Barkell

1964

Alexander Halliday

1965

Peter Woodward

1978

Andrew McKibbin

1973

Colin Peake

1980

academic, to legal reform and education,

Andrew Johnson

1980

to professional development, and to

Andrew Wines

1988

the arts.

Timothy Dunstone

2007

Murray Scholz

1975

Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in

Michael Keir

1982

the General Division

Robert Carter

1990

Colin McCrabb

1984

Adrian Campbell

1973

Principal Dr Bill Porges OAM and our first female Councillor Professor Rosalind Frances Croucher AM, on receiving the below Orders of Australia.

Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia Professor Rosalind Frances Croucher – Honorary Fellow of St Andrew’s College For significant service to the law as an

Dr William Leith Porges – Principal of St Andrew’s College 1999–2008 For service to tertiary education, and to veterinary science.

SACAS Committee

We would be delighted to hear from any other members of our alumni community who received honours and are not listed above: alumni@standrewscollege.edu.au or +61 2 9565 7302.

The College would like to thank the St Andrew’s College Alumni Society for their tireless work in developing and maintaining our relationships with alumni.

Alex Rhydderch

President

Leesa Hamilton

Secretary

Jeremy Hoffmann

Treasurer

Christopher Bailey

Committee

Rebecca Craig

Committee

Andrew Huckel

Committee

Cameron Ireland

Committee

Donald Nicol

Committee

Andrew Ross

Committee

Lucas Smith

Committee

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Australia Day

Obituaries

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The College has learned of the following deaths in our community. Our sympathy is extended to the families of these alumni.

the international circuit, including Wimbledon

1950 Jan de Vries

Championship and combined tennis with his

1942

Adrian Geoffrey Finley

love of theatre to produce, direct and perform

1941

Stephen Richardson

in the annual Monte Carlo Revue.

1954

Richard Shand

Allan Kendall 1928–2013 Allan Crawford Kendall was born in Orange in 1928, son of Victor and Marjorie Kendall, his uncle was tennis great Jack Crawford. In 1943 Kendall entered Scots College and stayed at Jack Crawford’s home in Bondi. He entered St Andrew’s in 1947, originally studying medicine but changing to Arts, majoring in History and Literature.

and the French and German Championships.

He also competed in the Monte Carlo Tennis

Allan’s love of theatre took hold while he was at University, where he was a member of the Sydney University Dramatic Society. He brought that love of theatre to St Andrew’s, establishing the Drama Society in 1953, producing and starring in Pygmalion as Henry Higgins. Allan’s legacy to College lives on through DramSoc, which continues to play an important part in College life, celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in 2013.

After he retired from Tennis in 1965, Allan began his career at the ABC where he made what is possibly his greatest contribution to Australian life. After spending time at the children’s department at the BBC, in 1965 he became the first producer of Play School. Today it is the longest running Australian children’s television show.

As a founder of the College’s Dramatic Society, as a champion tennis, squash and table tennis player and a television producer with the

Alan was a gifted tennis player winning the 1946 NSW Schoolboys Singles Championship.

At University he won the Sydney University Singles Championship eight times and earned a triple blue for Lawn Tennis in 1948, 1949, 1950 and 1951, and Squash and Table Tennis in 1951. He competed in Rawson Tennis including the winning 1949 team and Captaining the 1948 team. After University he competed on

Australian Broadcasting Commission, Allan has had an enormous influence on the cultural and sporting life at St Andrew’s, the University of Sydney and the nation.

Allan Kendall is survived by his half-sister Fiona and her family.

You can read full obituaries at www.standrewscollege.edu.au/celebrating-our-alumni/ obituaries/

SAC Foundation

Report

At the 28th Annual General Meeting, members

from the Chairman

voted to change to the Constitution to allow the Board to change Member Giving Levels.

The existing stewardship levels have not been updated since the Foundation was established in 1985. The Board and Members agreed that, with the College’s renewed focus on philanthropy, now is an opportune time to

Niall Cairns This is a significant moment in the Foundation’s history as we navigate our way through the

update the Levels (below). This change will allow us to continue to appropriately steward our benefactors.

Australian Tax Office’s new Public Ancillary

I would like to thank Board Members Andrew

Fund rules and prepare for future major gift

Murray, Charlie Taylor, Campbell Hanan,

fundraising efforts. The Foundation has now created the St Andrew’s College Trust to ensure that our structures are optimal for successful fundraising and community engagement.

The Board of Management will be Trustees

Alex Martin, Randall Powell, George Reid and Fred Woollard for their advice and support during the year. In addition, I’d like to thank the St Andrew’s College Council for working

for the Trust and will continue to manage the

with us during this time to ensure we create a

Foundation’s fundraising efforts and steward

philanthropic culture that supports current and

the endowment funds.

future students at St Andrew’s.

Stewardship Levels

Qualifying Gift Level (cumulative)

Friend

<$5,000

Supporter

$5,000

Senior Supporter

$10,000

Partner

$25,000

Senior Partner

$60,000

Governor

$125,000

Senior Governor

$250,000

Benefactor

$500,000

Patron

$1,000,000

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Including Reunions for:

Date: Saturday 28 November 2015

1950 – 65 Year Reunion 1955 – 60 Year Reunion 1965 – 50 Year Reunion 1975 – 40 Year Reunion 1985 – 30 Year Reunion 1990 – 25 Year Reunion (Contact: Adam Casselden) 1995 – 20 Year Reunion (Contact: Cameron Ireland) 2000 – 15 Year Reunion 2005 – 10 Year Reunion (Contact: Sasha Kovic) 2010 – 5 Year Reunion

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Annual Golf Day The St Andrew’s College Alumni Society invites you to the Annual Alumni Society Golf Day at Moore Park Golf Course.

Competition: Individual and 4BBB Stableford Register with a group of 4 or, alternatively, let us group you!

All golfing abilities welcome.

Please pass the word on to other St Andrew’s alumni with whom you are in contact!

Date: Friday 27 November 2015

Venue: Moore Park Golf Club

Time: 1.30pm Tee Off; 5.30pm Post Game Drinks

Cnr Anzac Pde & Cleveland St,

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