The Dove Autumn 2020 - Issue 83

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AUTUMN 2020

EDITION 83

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During the current pandemic, the weeks and months seem to have all merged into one. 2019 feels like a distant memory and this year is moving at a rapid pace. During uncertain times, such as these, it is essential to slow down and reflect.

The Dove allows us to look back on the past six months at All Saints’ College (prior to the current COVID-19 situation). In the following pages you will read about engaging curriculum and cocurricular opportunities, innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives, service activities, partnerships and campus developments.

As a community, we have achieved so much since the Spring 2019 magazine was published, and it is gratifying to showcase and celebrate this success in The Dove 83.

While this edition may be in an e-magazine

format (rather than a glossy, printed book), the purpose remains the same; and it will (like all our other publications) live forever in the College’s digital archives.

Thank you to all the student, staff and parent contributors. Without you, The Dove 83 would not be possible.

No one can predict how the next six months will pan out, but what I do know for certain is that with our lively and robust community at All Saints’ College, we will get through it together.

Happy reading and stay safe!

Miss Karyn Osmetti (2006) Communications Manager

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The dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of good news or peace. It forms an integral part of the All Saints’ College crest and represents our commitment to the spiritual and ethical development of our students. The magazine title also links in with the College’s other major publication, the Columba yearbook, Columba being Latin for dove.

INSIDE this issue GOAL 1 - WELLBEING

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GOAL 2 - LEARNING

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G OA L 3 - IN N O VATI O N A N D E NTE R P R I S E

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G O A L 4 - C O M M U N I TY

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G O A L 5 - C U S TO D I A NS H I P

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Acknowledgements

ART DIRECTION Design Vault EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS College staff and students, Miss Elise Anthony (2019, Marketing and Community Relations Intern), Miss Emily Garbett (Communications Officer), Miss Karyn Osmetti (2006, Communications Manager) PHOTOGRAPHY College staff and students, Jon Green

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Principal

Welcome to the first edition of The Dove for 2020.

Welcome, also, to the first-ever exclusively online edition of this publication in what has been, I am sure, the most unusual term in the College’s history as we, along with the rest of the world, respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

When I reflect on the various stories within this edition, I feel so proud of our community’s many achievements, along with the wide range of innovations and initiatives that have also been developed by them. What is also pleasing is that these achievements and initiatives are evident across all five goals of Benang*, our strategic plan.

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” (Henri J.M. Nouwen) I could also not be prouder of the way in which our community has responded to the many challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented: finding new and effective ways of engaging with our teaching, learning and

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wellbeing programs, continuing our wonderful service program, and modelling on so many occasions a joyful, positive and resilient mindset that sees challenge as opportunity.

And, in the face of disappointment at the loss of their various ‘last of’ events and their special rites of passage, our Class of 2020 has certainly been leaders in modelling the joy: they are such wonderful role models for our younger students. I am very proud of, and most grateful to, our Year 12s.

While a number of our projects and initiatives have had to be put on hold during this time of uncertainty, we look forward to the continued development and implementation of these, as and when circumstances permit. We also look forward to the coming three terms and all the opportunities they present for our community.

Enjoy this publication – it is a wonderful celebration of the rich and varied life of All Saints’ College!

Ms Belinda Provis

Principal

Benang is a Noongar word meaning ‘tomorrow’

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GOAL 1 Wellbeing

ETHICAL, RESILIENT AND PURPOSEFUL – SELF-AWARE AND CONNECTED

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The Play that never was

THE 2020 COLLEGE PRODUCTION OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD – APTLY RENAMED THE PLAY THAT NEVER WAS – WAS SCHEDULED AT AN UNCERTAIN TIME IN THE WORLD’S AND COLLEGE’S HISTORY, BUT THE STUDENTS’ PASSION AND RESPECT FOR THE ARTS SHONE THROUGH, DESPITE THE SETBACK THAT AROSE.

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Photos by Jon Green

While feelings of sadness were rife after this year’s cocurricular College Production Our Country’s Good was cancelled in March, due to the COVID-19 situation, the rehearsal process still provided the students involved with unparalleled opportunities.

The play that was scheduled to be performed by the All Saints’ students in late Term 1 this year is deeply rooted in history and explores Australian culture while questioning how it came to be. Written in 1988 by Timberlake Wertenbaker, Our Country’s Good provides an insight into the First Fleet story. It explores the unlikely connection that develops between convicts and officers as they choose to rehearse and put on a play, creating a sense of community and humanity within the colony.

Working hard to acknowledge the historical background of the play (while also making it pertinent to a contemporary Australian audience), the Senior School cast and crew had the opportunity to work with choreographer Nadia Martich and percussionist Jet Kye Chong.

A Gamilaroi and Bigambul woman from North Western New South Wales, Nadia helped the cast develop movement, choreography and characterisation, while Jet, a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra, composed music for the production.

Students involved in this year’s production embraced the beneficial opportunity to work with professional and emerging artists to develop their performance skills and relationships. This lesser-known play also helped students grow as actors and crew members, and expanded their knowledge and understanding of Australian history.

Year 12 student, cast member and Assistant Director Meisha McKenzie, said a highlight for her was the rehearsal process and working with the actors on the opening and closing scenes.

“We built a strong bond as a cast while learning more and immersing ourselves in traditional Indigenous dance techniques.”

These rewarding experiences were enhanced, and connections strengthened by the testing and uncertain conditions under which the cast and crew worked in the last few weeks of their rehearsals.

It is a testament to their resilience that the students continued to build and realise their vision, despite not being able to perform in front of an audience.

“The cast members worked tirelessly to embody their characters, and the crew were invaluable in telling this powerful story with truth and integrity,” Drama teacher and Production Director Ms Zoe Parker said.

“I am inspired by their perseverance and the sense of pride they had in their work.”

All was not lost, however, with the students and staff putting all their efforts into the final rehearsals so that their hard work could be captured on film and edited into a documentary. This documentary is currently in the works and will showcase both the production and behind-the-scenes footage.

Creating a documentary that will live on beyond the scheduled four nights of performances will ensure that The Play That Never Was will be part of All Saints’ College’s heritage for years to come.

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THE OLD IS NEW: A LABYRINTH AT ALL SAINTS’ What is a Labyrinth? A Labyrinth is an ancient symbol known to go back at least 3 500 years. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path.

The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own centre and back out again into the world. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools.

At ASC, on the grassed area behind the Senior School Library, we now have a small version of the Labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral in France which was built in the latter part of the 12th century. It is thought that many medieval Cathedrals had Labyrinths for parishioners to walk before worship, to centre themselves.

Today, Labyrinths are being built in schools, hospitals, churches and community gardens. Walking a Labyrinth is a right-brain activity (creative, intuitive, imaginative), and can induce or enhance a meditative

state of mind. It is a tool which can clear the mind, calm our anxieties during periods of transition and stress, guide healing, deepen selfknowledge, enhance creativity, allow for reconciliation, restore feelings of belonging to a community, and lead to personal and spiritual growth.

I have found walking the Labyrinth to be one of the best ways to quiet my mind and give me a sense of peace.

Students can walk the Labyrinth before and after school, and during recess and lunch by obtaining a pass from Student Services.

If anyone would like more information or would like to participate in a short workshop, please contact me by emailing helen.corr@allsaints. wa.edu.au Rev Helen Corr College Chaplain

Jenna and Barbara

ACTIVATING THE COMMON BRINGS JOY Situated at the heart of our College campus, The Common (converted from the well-known Bush Court many years ago) is a wonderful meeting and learning space which brings students from across the campus and our vibrant community together.

In the College’s effort to bring joy and wellbeing to our community and enhance the collaborative spaces around campus, we were delighted to install two new additions on The Common late last year – a ping pong table and piano.

The communal ASC piano is based on the idea of a ‘street piano’ – popular around the world for bringing communities together to enjoy shared music-making. Our piano was generously donated by Barbara and Peter Beugelaar, grandparents of Jenna (2019). It was given a colourful new lease of life by our 2019 Year 12 General Visual Art class under the creative guidance of Visual Art teacher, Ms Lucinda Crimson.

The College formally thanked the Beugelaars and our Visual Art

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students (Merrisha Asokananthan, David Connell, Mason Gliosca, Kara Kim and Matthew Whittle) and staff during a special unveiling ceremony in late November last year.

A few weeks later, another splash of colour was added to The Common in the form of a ping pong table which was transformed into a beautiful work of art by our 2019 Year 9 Visual Art students.

We sincerely thank the students and staff (particularly last year’s Practicum teacher Ms Maeda) for using their creative skills and talents to brighten our campus grounds.

The College is keen to provide a ‘street piano’ on our Junior School campus. If any community members have a piano in good working order that they no longer need and might like to donate it to the College, please contact Mr Ben Dahlstrom (Director of Marketing and Community Relations): ben.dahlstrom@allsaints. wa.edu.au

ARTS IS ALIVE

in our Junior School Junior School students explore their creativity and imagination through the College’s diverse and engaging Arts program, which provides many performance opportunities for individuals and ensembles throughout the year.

instrumental ensembles, a Drama piece, or showcasing their skills individually.

Our biennial Arts Alive Concert highlights our thriving cocurricular Music, Drama and Dance programs, and offers talented students a formal platform where they can share their skills.

Arts Alive VIII commenced with our youngest choir, the Little Saints’ from Year 2, singing The Super-Supper March by Dr Seuss on the stage of our Centre for Performing Arts. Our two other Junior School choirs – Junior Voices and Saints’ Voices – also performed, as did our various instrumental ensembles: Year 5 Wind Band, Combined College Concert Band, Simply Strings and Saints’ String Ensemble.

This College event has grown from humble beginnings since 2007, a reflection of the immense growth in our Junior School Arts curricular and cocurricular programs, and the dedication of our staff and tutors.

For the first time, a Drama group directed

by Arts teacher Ms Zoe Parker presented a piece in the Arts Alive VIII Concert. The Year 5s and 6s auditioned to perform in a physical theatre play based on the mythical character of Robin Hood.

Last year, the Arts Alive VIII Concert took place with students from across the Junior School performing in choirs,

In addition to these exceptional ensemble performances, eight soloist musicians, a violin duet, and a dancer

took to the stage during the evening, demonstrating technical ability and mastery in their specific fields of interest.

Dean of Junior School Ms Penelope Crane said the Arts is woven into the fabric of All Saints’ College Junior School.

“We understand Music, Dance and Drama are of benefit to all children.

The ongoing exploration of the mind and body in the Arts is beneficial in other disciplines, such as English, Science and Mathematics, where imagination and creativity can inspire learning,” said Ms Crane.

“For many students, their engagement in the Arts continues to be an integral part of their life, wellbeing and learning. Our College staff and tutors are dedicated to their students and were delighted to be involved in bringing Arts Alive VIII to fruition,” Ms Crane added.

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TEN YEARS OF MAKING a positive difference

Our Junior School students learnt about the importance of giving when in November they welcomed to the College residents from the Royal Australian Air Force Association (RAAFA) Bull Creek Air Force Memorial Estate for the Make a Positive Difference Day. For 10 years, our Junior School has hosted this event for senior members of RAAFA to provide an opportunity for two generations to connect and strengthen the partnership between our communities.

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On Friday, 22 November 2019, our students welcomed RAAFA members to the College for a delicious morning tea and entertaining performances by our Junior School choir and talented instrumental musicians.

While our Year 6 cohort played hosts for the morning, every Junior School class contributed to the event. Whether they helped create the table decorations and name badges, cooked the food or provided musical entertainment on the day, every student played an integral part in bringing Christmas joy to the RAAFA residents.

“The day is a wonderful opportunity for our students to demonstrate service to others, gratitude and empathy. It is a highlight of the year, not only for our Junior School students but also for the residents who travel to the College,” said Dean of Junior School, Ms Penelope Crane.

“We hope to welcome the RAAFA residents from the Bull Creek Air Force Memorial Estate to the College again later this year for another special celebration,” she added.

SYNERGISING

across the College The Leader in Me framework, based on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is integrated into communication, classroom activities and wellbeing programs across the College.

In the Junior and Senior Schools, our students learn the meaning of the 7 Habits and how they can apply them to life inside and outside of ASC. Habit #6: Synergise focuses on creative cooperation and teamwork, because people can achieve far better results together.

Learning how to synergise, collaborate and work together were common themes at the College throughout Term 1, which seemed only fitting as we began a new academic year.

At the Manjedal Activity Centre in Karrakup, our Year 7 classes attended overnight Team Building Outdoor Learning Programs (OLP) throughout Week 5. This Team Building program is different from their other Year 7 OLP held later in the year, and aims to support students as they settle into the Senior School.

Through team-building games and activities, the Year 7s were able to get to know one another and their teachers as they learnt the meaning of synergy, and developed teamwork and valuable outdoor skills.

Back on campus in that same week, our Year 5 cohort participated in a Team Building Day, where the students in each House were able to connect through problem-solving, engaging in the outdoors and generally having fun.

The day was divided into various sessions and included an Amazing Race across the

campus, an Appreciating Country Session down at Bull Creek, Mountain Biking on the oval, and a Leadership Workshop where students delved deeper into the habits and The Leader in Me. Covey’s 7 Habits are embedded throughout Peer Support, an essential Pastoral program at the College. In House groups, our Year 11 leaders run games and activities for the Year 8s on most Thursday mornings during Term 1 and the start of Term 2. The weekly sessions allow both groups to synergise and develop their leadership, communication and teamwork skills.

As we continue to embed The Leader in Me and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into the culture of All Saints’ College, it is wonderful to see how our students have been demonstrating the principles.

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IMPACT BROADENS STUDENTS’ artistic skills and experiences

Participation in the Dance cocurricular and curricular program at All Saints’ gives students from Years 3–12 an opportunity to broaden their artistic skills and experiences.

The dancers engage in technical and creative expression in classes and during cocurricular sessions before and after school throughout the year, culminating in the Term 3 Dance Concert.

The theme of the 2019 Concert was Impact, with the dancers and choreographers reflecting on individuals, events and ideas which have had a personal, local or global influence.

Students were encouraged to consider matters which had impacted them personally, as well as the impact they would like to have on others in the future.

As part of the College’s Dance program, students from Years 10–12 can expand their creative skills by choreographing their own pieces. In line with the Concert’s theme, students drew inspiration from a diverse range of

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sources for their choreography, including the impact of 1920s Jazz on modern music and dance styles, fire and its aftermath on a community, and how our words can impact those around us.

Collaboration with the HotHouse Company provided further artistic opportunities for students during the year. In Term 1, dancers participated in a week-long intensive workshop with Luigi Vescio from Chunky Move, Victoria’s flagship Contemporary Dance company. In the Term 2 holidays, Sydney Dance Company took up residency, working with selected Dance students from ASC and around the state.

Finally, talented independent artist, Bernadette Lewis, visited the College and choreographed The Beauty Queen Set 101 for the HotHouse adult Dance Lab classes.

In the lead up to the Concert, students were interviewed on how they translated Impact into their performance.

“To me, impact means something that has a big influence on you as a person. It changes your perspective about yourself

and the world around you,” commented Grace Hoes (Year 12, 2019).

Fellow 2019 Year 12 student, Lauren Hanson, stated, “I’ve interpreted it as an impact of our past cultural values in society and how that has influenced our contemporary, modern world today.”

Grace and Lauren both reflected on their favourite parts of Impact and commented on the strong sense of community that develops in preparation for, and during, the Concert.

“Regardless of what year you are in, and despite the stress and the nerves, everyone comes together,” said Grace.

Lauren added: “I got closer to the dancers in my Year 12 ATAR class.

It made me feel like I had a lot more support this year (2019).”

With over 30 dances ranging in styles, including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz and tap, the Impact Dance Concert was a huge success. Congratulations to all the student dancers and our Arts staff whose hard work produced such successful performances.

EMPOWERED SIBLINGS make a positive difference Advocacy and campaigning for important social issues runs in the family for All Saints’ students and siblings, Jade and Tyler Wheeler, who have been demonstrating their initiative and passion for making a positive difference in significant, yet very different, areas.

For the past year, Jade (Year 9, 2020) has been campaigning for improved teacher training in dyslexia education, having been diagnosed with dyslexia herself at the age of eight.

After advocating passionately to politicians and university vice-chancellors for several months, Jade won the support of Education Minister Hon Sue Ellery MLC who is helping to promote her campaign to the Federal Minister for Education and to Western Australian universities.

Jade has previously spoken with Hon Dr Mike Nahan MLA (Member for Riverton and Shadow Minister for Planning and Asian Engagement) and was invited by The University of Western Australia Vice Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater to meet with a member of her team to further discuss the cause.

“Speaking to politicians, the Education Minister and Heads of Universities was a little daunting,” Jade said.

“But I just remembered why I was there and what I want changed for future generations of Australian children.”

The Federal Government has now signed off on a new policy. Consequently, learning how to use phonics to teach children will become a mandatory part of teaching degrees.

Jade’s younger brother Tyler (Year 6, 2020) has also been busy campaigning for change, using his strong passion for sustainability to help reduce plastic waste in our natural environment.

On a holiday in the Maldives, Tyler created an impactful video highlighting the amount of plastic pollution he found on the seemingly picturesque beach. The video, entitled Maldives 2019: Plastic in the Ocean, chronicles Tyler collecting plastic and other waste he found along the beach and in the water each day.

Tyler said he created the video because after going snorkelling in the incredible ocean, it upset him to see the plastic that washed up on the beach each day.

Scan the QR code to watch Tyler’s video!

“Kids need to know that they can make a difference,” Tyler said. He hopes he can inspire them to do so as the 2020 Junior School Environment Captain.

Scan the QR code to listen to Jade’s interview on ABC Perth Radio!

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SERVICE EXPERIENCE IN

India WITH OUR COLLEGE VISION ‘MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD’ IN THE BACK OF THEIR MINDS, 16 STUDENTS AND THREE STAFF DEPARTED OVER THE SUMMER BREAK ON OUR BIENNIAL INDIA IMMERSION TRIP. 12

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From 4–20 January 2020, the All Saints’ group immersed in the Indian culture and gave back to the community by working with students at St Columba’s School and with our new partner school, Salwan Public School , also in New Delhi.

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Two ASC participants from the College’s second India Immersion Trip – Georgie Blevin (Year 11, 2020) and Sanika Dingre (Year 12, 2020) – recount their rewarding Service Learning experience on the following pages.

Georgie and Sanika

Day 1

Anticipation and excitement filled our bones; the day had come. For all of us, it felt surreal and only became a reality when we were heading to Departures, looking back at our parents and waving goodbye. Arriving in Delhi, the group was quick to put on our face masks to avoid the overwhelming pollution, but these came off after half an hour. We got our Metro cards and commuted by train and then on foot to our ‘home’ (YWCA) where we were to stay for the next two weeks.

Day 3

First day at Brother Steve’s slum school

Day 2

Our first day in India! It was a Sunday, so it was the last day before immersing ourselves in our service learning at a school. We decided to go to Old Delhi and explore the area on ‘TukTuks’. After walking the streets and exploring markets, we felt a sensory overload from the chaos. We also established the ‘funky glasses’ – given to someone who did something silly (starting with Ben who left his passport on the plane!). We made sure we got a solid night’s sleep that evening, in preparation for our big day tomorrow.

The group split into three groups on a rotational system for controlling the finances, food and travel each day.

We went to Brother Steve’s school (St Columba’s) where we met the older children and set off on the bus to sightsee and gain awareness of our surroundings. On arrival back at the school, we enjoyed a delightful curry feast and then met the younger children. As an icebreaker, we introduced our first of many classic games: Duck-Duck-Goose.

We arrived at the school to be overwhelmed with hugs, highfives and dances. We split off into groups rotating between English, Mathematics, activity and, occasionally, Art classes. We were amazed by the students’ talent at Circus and their mastery of the spin-tops, hula hoops, handstands, unicycles and juggling, which they practise after school. Later we visited a Sikh Gurdwara where we learnt about the values of that religion and their generosity towards the Indian community (they provide free and accessible food for anyone).

Day 5

Mr J’s Birthday! The crew got up early to surprise him at breakfast after the boys had done their circuit training (despite the rainy weather!).

We walked to the school to begin another day with the children. In each group, there was always a translator (usually an older child from the Years 7–12 group who knew English well and who would relate what we were saying in Hindi to the children). As a special occasion for Mr J, we went to an excellent place for dinner where we all tried our first ‘Butter Chicken’.

Luc received the ‘funky glasses’ for consistently drinking tap water.

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Day 6

We all knew this day would be a highlight, as we were going to visit the slums of Brother Steve’s students with whom we had formed such strong bonds. We split into two groups, each one seeing a different area. There was signage at the front of the village, stating ‘Cleanliness is my Passion’ (ironically, with rubbish surrounding it).

It was so incredibly saddening and grounding to see what these people live through each day, compared to what we are so blessed to have here in Australia. We learnt how they share one toilet between 5 000 people, and about the tendency of the Government to disregard the slum people due to their social class. Later, in an engaging workshop with the older children, we discussed the topic of climate change and the recent Australian bushfires.

Day 7

The ‘funky glasses’ went to Georgie and Jaz who agreed to go for a run that morning, despite being slightly sick. They set their alarm for 7.00am, only to discover (when no one met them outside) that it was 4.00am!

They hadn’t accounted for the time difference! We did our usual activities with the students, who knew it was our final full day being with them. The farewell cards we received nearly made us cry! The students started to call us ‘didi’, meaning respect for an elder sister, and ‘bhaiya’, respect for an older brother. Later in the afternoon, we enjoyed some farewell performances.

The goodbyes were sad and long, but it gave us great hope knowing we would see them the following Friday.

Days 8 and 9

We boarded a bus for Agra. At this point many of us were starting to get very sick, so we introduced our quarantine system – sick people at the back and healthy ones at the front. On the bus, people slept, read, chatted and made memories. Upon arrival, many stayed back at the hotel to sleep, while others walked to ‘Sheroes’ for a late lunch. We continued games of Monopoly Deal while caring for our sick comrades. The following day, we woke at 5.50am, excited to see the famous Taj Mahal. There were many monkeys about, as well as tourists waiting to ‘click’ the perfect postcard photo. As we reached the fourth and final gate, we stood on our tippy toes to see the famed wonder of the world, masked by the morning fog. All too soon, our visit ended and we returned to Delhi.

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Day 10

First day at Salwan Public School After breakfast, the team took the bus to Salwan Public School, where we were welcomed with Kumkum (red powder) and flower garlands. We were led on a tour of the school and found out there are four schools run by the Salwan Education Trust. Principal Mam warmly welcomed us to the school, and then we went to the Art room to learn relief artwork. Next, two Mathematics teachers taught us how to make paper folders and 3D shapes through origami.

After breaking for lunch, the crew went to the National Science Museum, which has a mirror maze, dinosaur exhibition and many more showcases.

Day 11

On our second day at Salwan Public School, we attended our first assembly where the students sang Give me a Home Among the Gumtrees. During an Arts session, we learnt Indian Music scales, a few lines to famous Bollywood songs, and three styles of Indian dance: the Ghoomar, Bhangra and Gujarati dances. Later in the day, we visited Delhi’s Red Fort or ‘Lal Qila’.

Day 12

We awoke to dark, grey clouds in the sky and then took an hour-long bus ride to Salwan Public School’s sister school in a town called Gurgaon.

In the morning, we attended an Art class, played a competitive game of volleyball and visited the school’s zoo where they raise chickens, rabbits and geese. After lunch, the boys attended a Music class where they learnt to play Indian drums or tabla, while the girls learnt a Maharashtrian dance called Lavani. After half an hour of practising, everyone moved to the auditorium and performed their music/dancing.

We said our goodbyes to the student council, promising to keep in touch, and reached YWCA at 7.00pm.

Day 13

Everyone went to Salwan Public School on Day 13; some students had stayed behind on other days as they were feeling sick. We taught the Salwan students Basketball and AFL, and certainly made some happy memories. We then went to the Dilli Haat market, where ASC students looked for gifts to give their friends and family. At the end of their shopping spree, everyone agreed that their bargaining skills had undoubtedly improved throughout the afternoon.

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Day 14

Friday was our last day at Salwan Public School. It started with a life skills session and guided meditation.

We attended a Music class where we learnt more about the Indian table drums and sitar, a stringed instrument, and then gathered in the Boardroom where Principal Mam and Director Sir asked us for feedback on the exchange program. After taking a group photo, we took the bus to the Agricultural Institute where we watched two documentaries before returning to St Columba’s School to see Brother Steve and the PRATYeK children. As we walked towards the school, the children ran up and hugged us, and we heard familiar voices yelling ‘didi’ (sister) and ‘bhaiya’ (brother). Soon the time came for both groups to say our sad goodbyes; we will always treasure the memories.

Day 15

Everyone had a massive sleep-in on Saturday to catch up on much-needed rest. After a late breakfast, we walked to the Janpath Markets to do some shopping. The boys went to a wax museum while the girls went to an indoor market and afterwards had henna applied to their hands. After returning to the hostel for a rest, we set out again at 2.00pm to the station to catch the train to see the Akshardham Temple. In the evening, we took the train to Connaught Place to have dinner, where everyone enjoyed one, two or more mango lassis.

In Singapore, we had a quick transit and then boarded for the last flight of the trip. We were welcomed back in Perth with hugs from our families and friends, and thanked the teachers, Ms Cameron, Mr Jamieson and Mr Stevens, before going back to our homes.

Day 16 Our final day

For our last day, everyone met up at 12.00pm, after cleaning their rooms and packing, to go out for lunch at Haldiram’s. We then walked to the Red Fort (some people had not seen it because they had been sick) and walked through the busy streets of Delhi. We ended the day as we started our trip with a Tuk-Tuk ride.

Everyone appreciated and breathed in the last sights and scents of New Delhi, from the colourful saris to the smells of street food and sounds of the horns as people swerved around each other. We took the metro back to YWCA, which was now like home to us. Many laughs and tears were shared as we reflected on this valuable experience.

Although the India Immersion Trip is over, the memories and friendships will last forever. Every time we see another India Trip par ticipant at ASC, there is always a friendly smi le, hug and inside joke made that will keep this rewarding experience close to us.

Dhanyawad! (Thank you)

With hiking packs on our backs, we made our final walk through the busy streets of Delhi to Shivaji Station to take the metro to Indira Gandhi International Airport and onto our plane, headed for Singapore.

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Thank you

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farewell

to our long-serving staff Miss Penny Crossland

Ms Jane Snowden Senior School Receptionist Ms Jane Snowden’s willingness to help wherever needed saw her work in many diverse roles at the College over the past 15 years.

Jane began at All Saints’ College as a parent helper as her two sons made their way through the Junior School. This then developed into a casual role in Out of School Hours Care which transformed into the Coordinator’s role, before moving into the College’s Literature Festival Volunteer Coordinator position.

During her time working on the Literature Festival, Jane also provided relief for both Junior and Senior School Receptions.

With her enthusiasm to embrace new opportunities, Jane also worked in several other administration roles before her final position at the College on Senior School Reception.

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Jane will most fondly remember the variety of roles she held at the College, along with the people and values-driven culture.

“New challenges are always a good thing,” Jane said. “The College afforded me a lot of flexibility in my roles.”

To all these roles, Jane brought her eagerness to approach any task with a positive and friendly attitude.

Jane will be sorely missed at All Saints’, but we sincerely thank her for her contribution to the College over many years and wish her well in her new career opportunity.

“I am grateful for the wealth of experiences and opportunities the College has given me over the years,” Jane said. “All Saints’ provided me with an immense amount of support and flexibility, particularly over the four years I studied at university.”

Over the past 10 years, it has been wonderful to see Junior School teacher Miss Penny Crossland’s professional growth during her time at All Saints’.

After teaching Year 2 as part of an internship while at university, Penny was employed as a Junior School teacher across Years 2–6. She brought her passion and proactive attitude not only to the classroom, but also to the other positions she held during her time at the College – Curriculum Coordinator, Friendly Schools Coordinator and Head of Durack House in the Junior School.

Penny’s commitment to curriculum development has been very much appreciated, as has her strength in pastoral care, working closely with families and paying attention to the unique needs of each child.

The greatest joy Penny experienced at ASC was witnessing the progress of each child she taught, not only academically but also emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Aside from the students growing ‘much taller, older and wiser’, Penny has also seen many developments throughout her time at ASC.

“When I began at All Saints’, there was no Centre for Performing Arts, no Indoor Sports Centre and no flexible learning spaces,” Penny said.

“There were also no iPads – not just at ASC, but in the world!”

However, Penny emphasises that the biggest changes at the College are not in the infrastructure. Rather, it is in the way students learn – the focus on inquiry and personalised learning, the encouragement to question and think creatively, and the opportunity for student voice, autonomy and choice.

We will miss Penny’s attitude of embracing opportunities with a growth mindset and her passion for helping each child understand their importance, but wish her all the best in her new position as Vice Principal at Fremantle Christian College.

“The highlight of working at ASC – and the reason I stayed so long at the College – was the exceptional students and fellow educators I was able to partner with. I do not doubt these teachers are some of the best in the country,” Penny said.

Mr Steve Young Mrs Kerry Wishart After 22 years at All Saints’ College, Junior School Administrative Assistant, Mrs Kerry Wishart, made the decision to retire at the end of 2019.

Commencing in January 1998, Kerry began working in the Junior School as an Education Assistant in a Year 1 class. She then moved to the Senior School and worked as a Receptionist for three years before returning to the Junior School in 2002. Since then Kerry has brought her warmth and enthusiasm to other areas in the Junior School, such as the Art Room and on duty in the playground.

Helping make life a little easier and brighter for teachers, students and parents, Kerry’s welcoming and generous nature has been extremely valued in both the Junior and Senior Schools.

“My favourite part of working at ASC has been the wonderful staff, students and parents I have met over the past 22 years,” Kerry said.

“I adore the young people in the Junior School; they are a delight to be around every day.”

Kerry has seen many changes at the College, and says the biggest changes and developments have been the Early Childhood Centre, the Centre for Performing Arts, the Indoor Sports Centre AND the implementation of coffee machines!

Kerry is looking forward to travelling with her husband, Richard, and spending time with her parents and her two ‘big kids’.

We wish her all the best and know she will remain connected to the College through the many friendships she has made over the years.

Health and Physical Education teacher and Head of O’Connor House, Mr Steve Young will be sorely missed by staff and students alike after his decision to resign at the end of last year.

Since commencing at All Saints’ College 14 years ago, Steve has demonstrated a deep care for the students in O’Connor House and an ongoing commitment to the Wellbeing and Physical Education teams, always keeping the happiness of students at the forefront of his teaching and interaction with students.

The calm and considered approach Steve brought to his roles, as well as to the array of Outdoor Learning Program trips and camps of which he was a part, made a significant impact on our community.

Along with the more concrete changes at the College (building work and the expansion of technology), Steve recognises that one of the most significant changes has been the development of All Saints’ as a respectful, safe and trusting environment where everyone can flourish.

“Along with this has been a growing sense of pride in All Saints’ and in everyone’s achievements,” Steve said.

Perhaps Steve’s most impactful contribution during his time at the College was to O’Connor House.

As Head of O’Connor, Steve helped establish a sense of belonging and pride within the House, which he hopes will continue.

“I have always tried to impart to students that success isn’t found in winning, but rather in being involved at one’s best level,” Steve said.

As Steve pursues a new vocation away from teaching, we thank him for all he has brought to the College and wish him well.

“All Saints’ is a wonderful place to teach, but it is the relationships with staff and students that I will miss the most,” Steve said. “I am very thankful for everything that All Saints’ has provided me; I hope the students continue to be grateful for all the opportunities the College provides them.”

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Mr David Kerr After 12 years as the All Saints’ College Chief Financial Officer (which was renamed Director of Business and Administration), Mr David Kerr made the difficult decision to ‘hang up’ his calculator and retire at the end of 2019.

David’s connection to the College goes back well beyond his role on our staff and Leadership Team.

David was a member of the College Board and the Foundation Board for nine years, and before that, a member and Treasurer of the ASC Parents and Friends’ Association for three years. He is also a former parent, with his daughter Erin Harvey (née Kerr) graduating in 2003, and Cameron, a 2001 leaver. The family association with the College goes back to when Cameron and Erin were baptised in 1985 and 1987 respectively, in the demountable building that was the All Saints’ College Chapel and music room, and used by the Bull Creek-Leeming Anglican Parish.

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In all these capacities, David has been a most outstanding steward of the College who has always supported and demonstrated the essence of ASC. Known for his approachable and empathetic nature and ability to find the humour in most situations, David worked tirelessly in his efforts to competently position the College, from a financial and infrastructure perspective, and in other strategic and operational matters.

David’s skills extended past the numbers, with his interest in, and understanding of, all facets of the College being instrumental in helping to shape All Saints’.

David (along with his positive outlook and his legendary air guitar skills) will undoubtedly be missed. We look forward to his ongoing association with the College as various opportunities arise. We wish David, Sue and their family all the best in this next chapter of their lives.

Mrs Linda Forsyth Over the 16 years she worked at All Saints’ College, Junior School Library Assistant, Mrs Linda Forsyth, helped establish the Junior School Library as a significant and special part of ASC. Previously working in the Libraries at Ursula Frayne Catholic College and Shelley Primary School, Linda began at All Saints’ in 2004 in the Junior School Library after being drawn to the College’s grounds and friendly staff. Soon realising the Library needed some improvements, Linda (along with other library assistants, technicians and teachers) implemented many fresh ideas to give the Library a new lease of life.

The Junior School Library has since developed into a diverse and interactive space – from helping students choose books and explore the possibilities of technology and STEM, to sharing time with peers and igniting their creativity. We thank Linda for her dedication and enthusiasm to making the Library a warm and welcoming place for students, staff and parents.

Linda said her favourite part of working at the College was getting to know the students. She always loved learning about what they enjoyed reading and supporting their requests for new books for the Library collection.

“I loved being part of an incredible team in the Junior Library,” Linda said.

“I will always treasure the time I spent at the College and all the invaluable wealth of experiences the Library staff shared with me over the years,” Linda said.

“We worked collaboratively to make sure all ran well and to see how we could improve our service to students and staff.”

“Our Junior School Library is a special part of All Saints’ College and I am glad I played a part in making it so.”

Mrs Valerie Rappold

Mrs Lindy Done After being encouraged to follow her passion for education, Mrs Lindy Done has spent the last 10 years as an Education Assistant in the Junior School at All Saints’ College.

Commencing at the College in 2009, Lindy worked throughout the Junior School, from Kindergarten to Year 6, primarily with students who required additional support.

This was a role she described as challenging yet very rewarding.

“My favourite aspect of working at All Saints’ has been watching the students grow, not just academically but also in their social skills and capabilities,” Lindy said.

“I also very much value the commitment and support among the wonderful ASC staff.”

After completing her Diploma of Education, Lindy found there was

an oversupply of teachers, so putting her plan to teach aside, she worked as manager of a bookshop which was opened by friends. Former All Saints’ Principal Dr Geoffrey Shaw became a regular customer in the bookshop and encouraged Lindy to apply for employment at the College.

Since then, Lindy has become an extremely valued staff member, and we thank her for her commitment to the College and her dedication to encouraging and helping students.

“Thank you to all the staff who enriched my life at ASC. I miss you all,” Lindy said.

For the past 13 years, Mrs Valerie Rappold has been an instrumental part of the All Saints’ College Aquatic Centre and ASC as a whole. She will be sorely missed, having made the decision to relinquish her role in the Aquatic Centre at the end of 2019.

Valerie began at All Saints’ College as a Learn to Swim teacher and swim coach after working in the same role at Castlereagh School and Goodlife Health Club. Since then, Valerie has been responsible for the administration and coordination of all aspects of our highly successful Learn to Swim and Vacation Programs at the College.

Valerie said her favourite aspect of working at the College has been watching students strive for, and achieve, their swimming

goals. Through her dedication and passion for swimming, Valerie has helped foster many confident and enthusiastic swimmers.

However, Valerie’s contribution to the College and positive attitude for new initiatives have reached far beyond the Aquatic Centre. In 2017, Valerie helped the College transition to the current database system, increasing the efficiency of data management.

An extremely hard-working staff member, Valerie’s passion and commitment to the College will be missed and we wish her all the best for the future.

“I have really enjoyed my time here and will miss seeing the smiles on the children’s faces every day,” she said.

“And, of course, thank you to the children who can teach us so much if we stop, listen and learn from them.”

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Trish + Robert It was truly an All Saints’ College affair when Ms Trish Harris, the College’s Head of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), wed her partner Robert at the East Fremantle Yacht Club during the school holidays on Wednesday, 11 September 2019.

Overlooking the picturesque Swan River, Trish’s father (an Anglican Priest) led the couple’s wedding ceremony in front of 60 family members, friends and ASC staff. Robert honoured his Scottish heritage and late father by wearing a red tartan kilt, while Trish wore an elegant ivory gown accentuated with a bouquet of red roses.

Following the exchange of vows, guests were serenaded with some surprise choral items by HASS teacher Mr Ben Basell’s choir No Rechoirments, and Mr Greg Port (Head of ICT Integration / Acting Head of Library Services) and his band Standard

Works, who provided entertainment in the evening during the reception.

The ASC staff involvement in Trish and Robert’s wedding continued – with Ms Vanessa Kirkham (English / HASS teacher) as the Master of Ceremonies, Mrs Melinda Bate (HASS teacher) and her husband Stuart helping to set up the venue, and Ms Kate Bottomley (HASS teacher) designing the invitations.

After 12 years together, Robert popped the question to Trish in a somewhat millennial way: via a text message while she was attending a conference with an ASC colleague! Despite his unique proposal, the wedding day was much more conventional – a beautiful celebration of Trish and Robert’s love for one another with their nearest and dearest.

Emily + James Surrounded by the ornate Edwardian Gothic architecture of the Chapel of St Mary and St George at Guildford Grammar School, English teacher Mrs Emily Taylor (née Perrella) married her partner of six years, Mr James Taylor, on a glorious spring day last year.

More than 150 family members, friends and ASC teachers watched on as Emily and James became husband and wife during a moving ceremony officiated by our College Chaplain, Rev Helen Corr, on Saturday, 5 October 2019.

The celebrations continued into the evening under the high eaves and

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exposed beams of a barn at the Belvoir Homestead. The venue space was filled with hay bales, wine barrels and vintage elements, creating the rustic-chic style the couple was hoping to achieve for their reception.

After a wonderful and relaxing wedding day, Emily and James began their married life with a honeymoon in Melbourne, Victoria.

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Taylor from the entire All Saints’ community!

We wish you both a life filled with love, laughter and much happiness.

Rahni + Tom

On the picturesque vineyard of Hooker Wines in the Swan Valley, Old Saint and Health and Physical Education teacher Ms Rahni Greene (2002) recently married her partner Mr Tom Hooker in front of their loved ones.

Ciotti, Sharon Elliott, Madeleine Mills, Joel Mouritz, Hugh Norcross and Emma Warner. Duncan Brown (2001) was also in attendance and was actually the person who introduced the couple to one another!

Our College Chaplain Rev Helen Corr conducted the beautiful ceremony on Saturday, 14 March 2020 at the vineyard, which is owned and operated by Tom’s parents and is located in a quiet and idyllic pocket on the banks of the Swan River. The reception was also held at the winery and was a wonderful celebration of Rahni and Tom’s love.

Tom proposed to Rahni in December 2018 at Meelup Beach in Eagle Bay, which will always remain a special place for the couple; they named their first baby girl Meela Finn Hooker, born in July 2019, after their ‘proposal spot’.

Rahni’s sister Asha Pretorius (née Greene, 2005) and Claire Webster (née Fisher, 2002) were bridesmaids.

There were many other Old Saints from the Class of 2002 in attendance: Daniel Barry, Rebecca

The happy newlyweds had hoped to travel to the Maldives for their honeymoon, but due to the travel warnings during the COVID-19 situation, they have planned a trip to Tasmania later in the year. The College congratulates Rahni and Tom on their wedding.

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Rottnest Swim Events This year is not the first time an All Saints’ College staff team has tackled Western Australia’s toughest open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island. Over the past four years, several ASC teachers have participated in the 19.7km swim in teams of two or four.

In 2020, the ASC ‘Salamanders’ team comprised Mr Russ Haxby and Mr Mitch Jamieson (Transition Program teachers), Health and Physical Education teacher Mr Damien Stevens and Mathematics teacher Mr Geoffrey Rouse.

On 22 February, our ASC staff swimmers took part in the 2020 South32 Rottnest Channel Swim. They encountered some tough conditions

throughout the swim, but made it through together, finishing in a noteworthy time of seven hours and 17 minutes.

In addition, last November Damien and Mr Nicholas Christie (Assistant Dean of Junior School – Wellbeing) took part in the 2019 Rottnest SwimRun to raise money for the ASC 2020 India Immersion Trip. This race involved teams of two circumnavigating the island, covering a total distance of 32km.

Well done to Damien and Nicholas and our community for helping to raise $1 300, which was donated to the communities in India which our ASC group visited and supported during their trip in January.

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GOAL 2 Learning

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GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERS RUN WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS IN WA To support Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) in cultivating a learning community at ASC which is dynamic and future-focused, we welcomed global thought leader, learning futurist and author David Price OBE to the College in March for his second academic residency.

During his visit, David was joined by his wife Clare Price, an Arts Education Consultant, and Valerie Hannon, co-founder of the Innovation Unit, to run two workshops for ASC teachers and education professionals across the state, in partnership with the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA).

The first two days of the residency saw David and Valerie run an immersion program, Learning to Thrive by Going Open, for leaders in education, equipping them with the tools to instigate change in their organisations.

This two-day workshop (developed out of the books Thrive and Open) formed a complementary

roadmap for schools to navigate an unpredictable future.

On the following two days, David and Clare facilitated a professional development session called Introduction to Project-Based Learning.

More than 40 educators from various schools across Perth attended the two-day workshop to understand project-based learning and how to design, plan, execute and assess great projects for students, among other topics.

Both workshops were enlightening and valuable learning opportunities for our College staff and teachers from the wider community. We thank David, Clare and Valerie for helping to equip our educators with the tools to navigate the evolving educational landscape in a transformative age, so that we can continue to empower and prepare our young people for the future.

MEET OUR NEW BEYOND BOUNDARIES ADVISORY GROUP MEMBER Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) was established at the College in 2018 to explore and implement new and flexible structures and practices for learning, as well as contribute to the global conversation about education for a rapidly changing world.

In order to help further BBI’s work, a diverse range of educational and corporate leaders were invited to become founding members of the Beyond Boundaries Advisory Group (BBAG).

This year, we were delighted to welcome a new member of the BBAG, Erica McWilliam (Adjunct Professor at the Queensland University of Technology).

Erica is an internationally recognised scholar in the field of pedagogy, with a particular focus on preparing young people for ‘over the horizon’ futures.

In her numerous presentations to educational leaders, teachers, parents and students, Erica elaborates on the challenges faced by all those who are seeking to ensure that our young people will live, learn and earn well in this demanding century.

Erica was instrumental in directing the Creative Workforce 2.0 Research Program in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation, and has also performed professorial duties as an educational researcher at the National Institute of Education in Singapore.

She has worked extensively to inform innovative teaching and learning, both in Australia and overseas. Her expertise as a consultant to schools continues to have a significant impact on pedagogical practice in Australia and New Zealand.

Erica is a Fellow of the Australian Council of Education, an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders and an Associate Fellow of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.

To learn more about Erica and our other BBAG members, please visit: www. beyondboundariesinstitute. org.au

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CONGRATULATIONS, Class of 2019!

All Saints’ College is pleased to celebrate with our Class of 2019 some outstanding Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) results.

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“While proudly a non-selective school that believes there are as many measures and definitions of ‘success’ as there are students at our richly-diverse College, we acknowledge and celebrate some wonderful academic achievements on both a state- and nation-wide scale,” said Principal Ms Belinda Provis.

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According to Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC), the 2019 median ATAR for the state was 81.00, and our College’s 2019 median ATAR was 86.5.

It is worth noting that All Saints’ median ATAR (the data used to determine the academic ‘league tables’) is affected by the important fact that, unlike many schools, All Saints’ College chooses not to impose strict prerequisites on our students’ entry into certain WACE subjects. Obviously, this decision inevitably impacts our median ATAR, but it is an important principle of inclusion – allowing our students to pursue their passions – and one to which we are committed.

OUR 2019 DUCES AND PROXIME ACCESSIT WINNERS We celebrate that we had two ATAR Duces: congratulations to Shevanka Dias Abeyagunawardene and Bartholomew Tang, who both achieved the perfect score of 99.95.

We also congratulate our 2019 ATAR Proxime Accessit winner, Sineng Jiang, who achieved 99.9.

GENERAL EXHIBITIONS We congratulate Shevanka Dias Abeyagunawardene, Sineng Jiang and Bartholomew Tang for achieving General Exhibitions, awarded to the top 50 students across Western Australia with the highest WACE award scores (based on the average five equated examination scores in ATAR courses with at least two from each of the Humanities / Social Science list and two from the Maths / Science list).

Additionally, ASC is proud to make up 20% of the top 10 students overall in Western

Australia, with Sineng and Shevanka both appearing in that list!

SUBJECT EXHIBITION Shevanka was also awarded the Subject Exhibition for Chemistry for achieving the highest exam mark in Western Australia.

SUBJECT CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE Subject Certificates of Excellence, awarded to those in the top 0.5% of candidates based on the examination mark, were awarded to the following students.

• Chemistry: Shevanka Dias Abeyagunawardene, Sineng Jiang • English: Grace Hoes • Human Biology: Ella Trolio • Mathematics Applications: Luke Simpson • Mathematics Methods: Sineng Jiang, Zoe Polglase, Bartholomew Tang • Mathematics Specialist: Shevanka Dias Abeyagunawardene • Physics: Bartholomew Tang

LEADING SCHOOL STATUS All Saints’ College also celebrates the breadth of its success, achieving ‘leading school’ status in a range of subjects. (This status is awarded to schools based on the percentage of students whose marks are in the top 15% of all students taking that course.)

In 2019, All Saints’ College achieved ‘leading school’ status in: • Applied Information Technology • Chemistry • Design

• Drama • Economics • Mathematics Specialist • Modern History • Physics To be eligible for ‘leading school’ status, schools must have at least 10 students enrolled in the course. It is worth noting in 2019 ASC ran 10 ATAR courses with fewer than 10 students.

VET ACHIEVEMENTS In addition to a broad curriculum offering of ATAR and General courses, All Saints’ College is proud to ‘broker’ for our students a range of tailor-made Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities, and we further celebrate that in 2019 many of our students sought and achieved 60 qualifications: • Certificate II – Automotive Vocational Preparation: Conor Clavey; Creative Industries: Brayden Allen, Maxwell Baldock, Valerie Chieng, Nicole Currie, Leo Dalitz, Amy Doak, Thomas Heatley, Kara Kim, Joel Pirini, Paradorn Rojanasomsith, Mitchell Rudd, Dylan Smith, Harry Watkins, Jack Westerman; Visual Arts: Brayden Allen, Angus Carrie, David Connell, Liam Levingston, Cameron McIntosh, Joel Pirini, Evan Plant, Gwilym Richmond Cooper, Paradorn Rojanasomsith, Joshua Spires, Harry Watkins, Matthew Whittle.

• Certificate III – Applied Language: Fortune Aniyi, Elise Anthony, Samantha Briggs, Nikita Jan, Shayna Jog, Louise Latino, Aravind Sundaram, Bartholomew Tang, Brendan Wright; Retail: Jack Westerman; Screen and Media: Brayden Allen, Maxwell Baldock, Nicole Currie, Thomas Heatley, Liam Levingston,

Mason Morgillo, Joel Pirini, Paradorn Rojanasomsith, Mitchell Rudd, Dylan Smith, Harry Watkins, Jack Westerman; Sport and Recreation: Luke Claridge; Visual Arts: Albie Balloch, Sarah Cross, Thomas Heatley, Liam Levingston, Harry Watkins, Abbey Watkinson.

• Certificate IV – Business: Ella Jackson; Education Support: Merrisha Asokananthan, Mason Gliosca, Paris Patman.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND DISTINCTION Certificates of Merit and Distinction are awarded to each eligible student who in their last three consecutive years of senior secondary WACE enrolment achieves 150–189 points (Certificate of Merit) and 190–200 points (Certificate of Distinction).

The points are accrued from 20 Year 11 and Year 12 units of which 10 are at Year 12.

In 2019, 24 All Saints’ students achieved Certificates of Distinction and 26 received Certificates of Merit for their consistent efforts over their final years at the College.

“We thank, congratulate and wish well all the members of our Class of 2019 as they now embark upon the next chapter in their learning and lives. We look forward to their continued association with their alma mater through the Old Saints’ Association and by their ongoing active participation in the life of our College,” said Ms Provis.

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ASC TURNS BACK THE CLOCK

for Year 8 medieval-themed incursion

The royal court of the teachers of Saints’ called upon our Year 8 ‘squires’ and ‘maidens’ to take part in a full-day medieval-themed Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) ‘Hack’ incursion in late March.

Based on the Western Australian Curriculum History course with interdisciplinary connections, our Year 8 Hack aimed to develop students’ HASS knowledge and skills through collaborative project-based and designthinking activities.

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and teacher-led workshops, which allowed our students to develop their understanding of the medieval period in preparation for the group activities.

Head of HASS Ms Trish Harris said the Year 8 Hack was a fun-filled, collaborative learning experience for our students.

In small Village Groups, students followed a modern (not medieval) design-thinking process to produce seven artefacts – a trebuchet, recipe and remedy from the apothecary, weaved looms, coat of arms, calligraphy of their clan name, a codex, and a presentation or performance.

“It was a wonderful day of learning and a celebration of all things medieval,” said Ms Harris.

The Hack culminated in each group presenting their creative and thoughtful artefacts and performances to the rest of the cohort and HASS teachers at the Medieval Faire (also known as Festival of Learning).

“The use of timely feedback and clear design steps enabled the students to produce a presentation of learning.”

“We utilised the ASC Capabilities Wheel and design-thinking processes to capture powerful thinking, positive relationships and spirited agency,” she added.

AQUAPONICS

and sustainable food at ASC As part of the College’s focus on innovation and sustainability, we partnered late last year with Aquatic Life Industries (ALI) to redevelop our old aquaponics system.

Throughout the past eight months, our Senior School Science staff Ms Katie Dolan and Ms Catherine Donnelly have been working closely with Dr Michael Snow (College parent and Research and Development Lead at ALI) to complete the redevelopment of our system.

The team has made significant progress during Term 1, transforming the space into an innovation and sustainability learning hub. Students across the College from various subject areas have been learning about the sustainable food production of fish and plants through aquaponics, which is defined as the combination of aquaculture (growing fish and other aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil).

The hydroponics system was initially established as a ‘constant flood’ setup in two media beds filled with expanded clay aggregate. However, in the Term 1 holidays, Ms Donnelly converted these two beds to ‘flood and drain’ (where they fill and empty a couple of times an hour, increasing the oxygen to the roots and preventing them from rotting in the constant flood system). The clay provides a low density soil replacement for holding the plants in place, as well as a high surface area for the bacteria in the system to colonise.

Early in the term, the College adopted its first fish (juvenile Silver Perch) from The University of Western Australia’s field station through a colleague of Dr Snow.

As the weeks progressed, the system cycled and settled, with a few problems along the way. These issues were resolved with the help of Dr Snow and some ‘on the fly’ engineering. In Week 7, tank two received 30 more juvenile Silver Perch.

Our system has already created many new learning opportunities for our students. The Year 12 Integrated Science class has been learning about aquaponics and working closely with Ms Dolan in the space, helping to install the plants in Week 4. Meanwhile, our Year 8 InnovatED students have begun design-thinking projects, including developing a potential sustainable food source for the fish, a mural describing aquaponics for people who visit the area, and an accompanying sustainable food production wicking bed for the learning space.

As the College moved to the All Saints’ @ Home learning model during the COVID-19 situation towards the end of the term, Ms Dolan and Ms Donnelly began caring for the plants and fish.

They have been keeping the system progressing, ready for the students’ return to campus, so that we can continue to expand the set-up with the introduction of Deep Water Culture floating raft beds.

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Connecting

TO THE COUNTRY AND FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE

THE COLLEGE CONTINUES TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH GREATER AWARENESS OF THESE INDIGENOUS CULTURES THROUGH RICH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. Our Year 1 classes learnt about the culture of our First Nations people during an incursion run by Indigenous Tours WA in November last year. The students were able to observe and hold kangaroo skin cloaks, soap bush, a marron trap made from bush materials and fire sticks. As they talked about these artefacts, the students were able to understand how Indigenous people have been sustainably using elements from the environment for hundreds of thousands of years.

In the same month, Year 5S was visited

by Australian personality Ernie Dingo who spoke with them about Aboriginal culture and heritage and the importance of Indigenous Reconciliation in Australia – a topic the students were learning about last year. Ernie also taught the students a traditional Indigenous song about unity and harmony, discussed the significance

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of language and encouraged them to think about where their name comes from and what it means.

Our Year 9 Teen Kitchen classes were also immersed in Noongar culture last year when they welcomed Marissa Verma from Bindi Bindi Dreaming to help them understand how Indigenous people connect to the land. Marissa led an engaging and hands-on cooking demonstration using bush herbs and spices to create some dips and fruit salad which the students thoroughly enjoyed sampling.

After this rewarding incursion, the students used their newfound knowledge about native ingredients as they completed their food production tasks of creating ‘Bush Tucker Scones’ (see recipe overleaf) and kangaroo steaks rubbed with bush spices.

These learning experiences allowed our students to gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous Australian history. We are grateful to our visitors for sharing their time and knowledge as we continue to incorporate their culture within our community.

Furthering our connection to the country and its First Nations people, our students and staff were inspired this year to incorporate the Noongar language into life at All Saints’ by learning new words and phrases every week.

Scan the QR code to watch a video of some of the words we have learnt so far!

'Bush Tucker’ SCONES INGREDIENTS 2 cups self-raising flour 2 tablespoons butter ¾ cup milk 3 teaspoons ground wattleseed ¾ cup grated cheese 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon extra milk for glazing METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 200°c and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2 Sift flour into a large bowl. Rub in butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3 Stir in the wattleseed and grated cheese.

4 Make a well in the centre and stir in the milk.

Use a round bladed knife to mix it together.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR VISITORS FOR SHARING THEIR TIME AND KNOWLEDGE AS WE CONTINUE TO INCORPORATE THEIR CULTURE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

5 Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to about 3-4cm thick.

6 Cut out circles using cutter and place on prepared tray. Brush with a little extra milk and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.

7 Bake for around 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.

8 Serve with infused butters (suggested butter infusions: pepper berry, finger lime and bush tomato).

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The College’s Outdoor Learning Program (OLP) expanded in 2019 with the introduction of a new two-day experience for our Year 2 classes, which inspired and challenged our students in the natural environment and helped them develop a greater appreciation for the bush.

Our first ever Year 2 OLP took place in September last year in the natural oval; bushland and creek adjacent to our to nate fortu so are we ent an environm have located right on our doorstep.

During the first day of the program, the students connected to nature by participating in a flora walk, creating and floating leaf boats on the creek, and engaging in a Science water investigation. They also walked to a

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allows students to develop passions and skills In our quest to provide a dynamic and future-focused learning environment, All Saints’ College has adopted an ATARPlus approach, offering many different pathways for our diverse student population, in addition to ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank).

Our programs are highly individualised, which allows each student to take greater agency of their learning and uncover their full potential. While we continue to support and encourage students whose goal is to achieve their highest possible ATAR, the College also caters for those who wish to pursue a ‘Gateway’ pathway.

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five General / ATAR Courses or study less than five courses and complete a minimum Certificate II. Students can achieve this Australian Quality Framework Certificate at the College (delivered by ASC teaching staff through an auspice arrangement with an external Registered Training Organisation (RTO)), at a State (TAFE) or Private RTO, online, or as part of a School-based Traineeship. All of which contribute to the student’s Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

On these two pages, you will read the stories of some of our Year 11 and 12 students who have selected a Gateway pathway and learn why they chose this option for their learning at ASC.

Roisin Burke

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Roisin selected the Gateway pathway at the College, recognising that it would allow her to enter the workforce straight from school and provide her with the flexibility to travel and explore the world.

“The staff and students were lovely and made me feel a part of the team. What I enjoyed most was teaching a student a concept and having them understand the topic and value my help,” she added.

As she completes her Certificate IV in Education Support, off campus one day a week at the Fremantle Education Centre, Roisin is studying English ATAR, Mathematics Applications ATAR, Physical Education Studies General, and Outdoor Education General.

This work training, along with her Certificate studies, has sparked a passion in Roisin for working with and helping young children. In the future, Roisin hopes to continue her studies in primary education.

Through the Gateway pathway, Roisin has been able to experience her future career aspirations first hand by completing on-the-job training at Melville Primary School, where she provided administrative and classroom support.

“I loved my time there. I got to work with students who needed one-on-one help and did tasks for the teacher such as printing, laminating and hanging things up,” said Roisin.

Roisin said the College supported her with the transition from an ATAR to a Gateway pathway so that she could do what she loves and would encourage other students to consider this option for their learning.

“This pathway allows you to develop valuable life skills, helps you understand the workplace and provides job opportunities straight after school,” said Roisin.

Elizabeth McGuire

Harrison Ion

(Year 11)

Harrison aspires to one day work on Broadway and believes that selecting the Gateway pathway at All Saints’ brings him one step closer to his dream.

“I want to pursue a career in the musical theatre industry, and feel that completing my Certificate IV in Musical Theatre puts me a step ahead of many students that graduate with an ATAR and then decide to enter this course when they leave school,” said Harrison.

For two days a week, Harrison completes his Certificate IV in Musical Theatre off campus at the Australian Performing Arts Network Academy, while balancing his schoolwork in English General, Drama General, Music General and Mathematics Essentials General.

“I had an opportunity this year to leave the College and complete my certificate, while attending SIDE (School of Isolated and Distance Education). However, I chose to remain at All Saints’ as I have been here since

Kindergarten, and really want to stay until I graduate,” said Harrison.

Harrison said the College and staff have worked with him to create an individualised learning plan to help him achieve his goal.

“Mr King and Ms Hill helped me to work on my subject selection so that I can be out of the College two days a week completing my Certificate,” he said.

“Working within a timetable grid can be very difficult, and ASC has been very accommodating to get the best outcome for me. I feel my General subjects, together with my Certificate, will help me to graduate next year,” Harrison added.

Following graduation in 2021, Harrison hopes to audition and be accepted into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) to study a Bachelor of Musical Theatre. His long-term goals are gaining employment with Disney and eventually starring in shows on Broadway.

Elizabeth is completing an Aboriginal School-Based Traineeship (ASBT) with the National Australia Bank, where she completes paid on-the-job training every Friday to achieve her Certificate III in Business.

Through this ASBT, Elizabeth has developed real-world skills in customer service, communication and accounting.

“I help people with their money problems and answer questions.

I have learnt how to use a Teller Cash Recycler (TCR) which deposits and withdraws cash into a secure safe, which then is deposited into, or withdrawn from, the customer’s account,” said Elizabeth.

“I enjoy learning about how to solve problems and help customers. This job can help with my future career,” she added.

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To complete her WACE, Elizabeth is studying a combination of ATAR, General and Certificate courses (Mathematics Essentials General, English General, Visual Arts General, Drama ATAR and a Certificate II in Sport Coaching) on campus at the College.

“All Saints’ has been very supportive of me with my traineeship and studies. I’m so grateful,” she said.

After Elizabeth finishes Year 12 she hopes to travel and explore the world – perhaps using the capabilities and knowledge she has acquired throughout her learning journey at ASC. “In the future, my dream job would be an interior designer, but I’m enjoying working at the bank.

So, who knows? I might even stick to that.”

Did you know?

The College is pleased to offer our Years 10–12 students the opportunity to study nine Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) on-campus Certificates which are run by members of our teaching staff. Three new courses were introduced in 2020: Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology; Certificate III in Events; and Certificate II in Sport Coaching.

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ATTAIN OUR HIGHEST NUMBER OF ICAS MEDALS For many years, the College has participated in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) and our students have consistently achieved exceptional results, as was the case again in 2019.

Across our Junior and Senior Schools, students demonstrated their immense knowledge and commitment to their studies across various learning areas in last year’s ICAS, with our highest number of Medals attained in one year.

All Saints’ achieved 11 Medals (two Medal recipients were joint winners), a triple Medal winner and our youngest Medal recipient to date!

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Jing Quan

An ICAS Medal is awarded to the top student in the state in their age group, while a High Distinction certificate is presented to the top one per cent of participants. In 2019, our students

achieved 11 Medals and 11 High Distinctions across Digital Technologies, Science, English and Mathematics.

Run by Educational Assessment Australia of the University of New South Wales for over 35 years, ICAS recognises and rewards academic excellence by assessing students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. Since 2002, more than 8.9 million students across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Region have participated in the annual year-level examinations.

We are proud of all our students who participated in the 2019 ICAS for striving for excellence, and celebrate with the following Medal winners who achieved the highest marks in Western Australia in Mathematics (Year 2, Year 6, Year 8 and Year 9); Digital Technologies (Year 6 and Year 10); English (Year 10 and Year 11); and Science (Year 6).

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES MEDALS Year 6: Jing Quan Chong (Year 7, 2020) Year 10: Jacob Gray (Year 11, 2020) ENGLISH MEDALS Year 10: Ashley Lance (Year 11, 2020) Year 11: James Lund and Ellen Smith (Year 12, 2020) (Joint Winners) MATHEMATICS MEDALS Year 2: Yi An Liu (Year 3, 2020) Year 6: Jing Quan Chong (Year 7, 2020) Year 8: Jason Shan (Year 9, 2020) Year 9: Xiaoyu Chen and Julius Clegg (Year 10, 2020) (Joint Winners) SCIENCE MEDAL Year 6: Jing Quan Chong (Year 7, 2020)

ASC EXCELS IN ACC SPORT A member of the Associated and Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) since 1987, All Saints’ College Senior School competes in a range of sporting activities against other schools every year, promoting participation, sportsmanship, leadership and socialisation.

In addition to participating in three major interschool Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics carnivals, our Year 11 and 12 students take part in a weekly summer and winter interschool sporting program within ACC’s Southern Associated Schools (SAS).

All Saints’ students compete against other member schools of the SAS, and in 2019 our interschool competitors demonstrated their exceptional abilities, achieving the highest number of placings across the Girls and Boys winter and summer games and receiving the Southern Associated Schools Overall Champion Award at a ceremony late last year. This award was accepted by our Health and Physical Education staff, Mr Joshua Coleman and Mr Damien Stevens (pictured above).

Also at the ACC awards ceremony, our Health and Physical Education teacher Ms Rahni Greene received an Outstanding Service Award for her commitment to ACC events and activities with the College for the past 10 years.

Our ACC achievements continued, as we celebrated with Cooper Eves (Year 12, 2019) at the end of the year when he became the College’s ninth ACC Letters recipient for his consistent achievement in Basketball.

To be presented with Letters (the highest individual accolade from the ACC), a student must be selected in an ACC All Star team for Basketball, Netball or Cricket for at least three years. Cooper was awarded ACC Letters in the 20th round of qualification following last year’s All Star Basketball selection.

Congratulations to Cooper and Rahni for their individual accolades, and to our interschool competitors, along with the entire Sport, Health and Physical Education Department for their success in 2019.

TEACHERS COMMITTED TO ONGOING LEARNING THROUGH THE MERC In partnership with Murdoch University, an innovative Master of Education (M.Ed) (Research) program titled the Master Educators Research Collective (MERC) commenced at All Saints’ College this year for teaching staff who are committed to their continuous growth and ongoing learning.

The MERC is being run at the College by Associate Professor Dr Peter Whipp, the Academic Director: College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education at Murdoch University, and former ASC Health and Physical Education teacher and Head of Stirling House.

Aiming to advance teacher practices through action research within their work, eight teachers from All Saints’ and three from John Wollaston Anglican Community School, began the MERC program with Dr Whipp in Term 1.

“The College allowed three staff from John Wollaston to come and join the ASC collective. This professional collegiality offered by ASC is an

important point and celebrates the values and attitudes showcased by the Principal and the College,” said Dr Whipp.

The MERC is framed through a research-informed psychological needs perspective (Self Determination Theory; Self-Efficacy), with teachers empowered to research and to influence the school experience with evidence-based growth.

Over the two-and-a-half-year program, as participants complete their research thesis, Dr Whipp will return to the campus to run the core units and various workshops to discuss contemporary research and potential methodology, among other topics.

“I am thoroughly enjoying the professional courtesy afforded by the MERC participants. I can see they are very busy people, but they have engaged with excellent productivity and good humour,” Dr Whipp said.

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MUSIC CONDUCTOR DEVELOPS HER CRAFT Senior School Music teacher Ms Jen Winley was one of only eight emerging conductors (and the only West Australian) to be invited to take part in the prestigious Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Australian Conducting Academy 2020 Summer School.

With support from the College’s Restless Curiosity program, Jen attended the school in Hobart from 25–31 January 2020 to work under the leadership of Director and TSO Principal Guest Conductor Johannes Fritzsch.

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zone and develop my leadership style with the orchestra,” Jen said.

Jen’s path to becoming a conductor began at a young age, with a strong love for orchestral music which led to a career working as a professional orchestral musician for over a decade. Jen then moved into teaching and conducting student ensembles, which prompted her to begin more formal conducting lessons with Perth conductor Peter Moore OAM.

During the school, the conductors participated in five hours of workshops with musicians each day, as well as specialised yoga classes, public speaking and mime workshops, and in-depth discussions with experts on artistic planning and copyright issues for musicians.

“Peter took me under his wing, and before long I had my first experience with conducting the WA Youth Orchestra. From that moment I was hooked, and I decided to undertake a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting at The University of Western Australia,” Jen reflected.

“Every day was intense but very rewarding.

I was able to hone my technique with Johannes, throw myself out of my comfort

Jen is passionate about refining her craft and has participated in several conducting programs, including the 2020 West

SCIENCE TEACHER ATTENDS EYE-OPENING UWA GEOLOGY EXPEDITION With funding from the College’s Restless Curiosity program, Senior School Science teacher Ms Angela Schoen attended a geology expedition at the Fitzgerald River National Park, between the towns of Bremer Bay and Hopetoun, run by The University of Western Australia (UWA).

The expedition was led by Professor Myra Keep and Associate Professor Anthony Kemp from the UWA School of Earth Sciences.

Angela shares her reflections on the geology expedition here:

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In the Fitzgerald River National Park, the geological features we studied were formed during a mountain building event about 1.2 billion years ago.

At that time, a piece of the continent called the Mawson continent, which included Antarctica, collided with the West Australian Yilgarn granite block. This collision resulted in a mountain range similar to the Himalayas, extending from Western Australia into South Australia and East Antarctica.

While the actual mountain range has been eroded over time, the forces involved in this collision are still visible in present-day rocks.

The Year 8 and 9 students will be studying the rock cycle and plate tectonics later this year.

This expedition was a great opportunity for me to develop some ideas that we will be able to integrate into our programs.

Australian Symphony Orchestra Emerging Conductors Program and the 2019 Women on the Podium Masterclasses with the Perth Symphony Orchestra.

“These courses have had a positive impact on my ability to effectively conduct the College ensembles and allowed me to act as a mentor to other Music staff in the area of conducting. I am also hoping to provide interested Music students with the opportunity to learn to conduct. It’s never too early to start,” Jen said.

“I offer my most sincere thanks to All Saints’ College and Ms Belinda Provis for their support of my conducting training. I consider myself extremely fortunate to work in a school that supports its staff so readily with further learning,” she added.

JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHER RECEIVES ONE OF 12 NATIONAL AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING Congratulations to Junior School teacher Miss Kylie Chatto who is one of just 12 teachers across Australia (and one of only four Junior School teachers in the nation) to be awarded a 2019 ASG National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA) for her outstanding and innovative teaching practice.

Kylie was nominated by students and parents and in her subsequent submission she writes: “After leading a new teaching initiative in my school, I had a moment where I thought to myself, ‘I have no idea what innovation really means in education.’

“People often talk about my innovative practice, so imagine my crisis of confidence. Fortunately, as is often the case, my moment of doubt was followed by a moment of clarity.

I was thinking of innovation as ‘a thing’; I was attempting to quantify it.

“It struck me that innovation has nothing to do with programs or measuring a result. Innovation has everything to do with cultivating a disposition. Innovation is a way of thinking and learning; it is growing a

belief about one’s capacity to be a true agent of their journey. Innovation in education is about shifting priorities and providing authentic opportunities to collaborate and engage in the community to solve real and meaningful problems.

“From here, I was able to truly reflect on what innovative education is and what our students need from their schools.

“Innovative practice is about empowering students to seek and take on problem-solving and learn that they can make a difference in their world.

“Much of the future experiences of our students is unknown, but what I can say, without a doubt, is that it’s an exciting time to be a teacher!”

Last year marked 25 years since the NEiTA Foundation established the ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards in 1994. The annual awards program provides an opportunity for communities to thank hard-working and inspirational educators and leaders formally.

Congratulations, Kylie, from all of us at ASC.

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VISUAL ART TEACHER DEVELOPS SKILLS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM At the helm of our Junior School Art Department and leading our students’ artistic exploration is Visual Art teacher, Ms Kirsten Makinson, who has worked at the College in this position since 2010.

Beyond the classroom, Kirsten is a practising artist and has been for over 30 years. She began formal training at the Claremont School of Art, and then Curtin University where she completed Bachelor and Master Degrees in Fine Art. Since then, Kirsten has had several opportunities to create and exhibit her work internationally and nationally from Bielefeld in Germany to Hampshire in the United Kingdom, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Kirsten credits these early creative experiences for having defined her career, and even though it can be a juggling act managing teaching with her art, she has never stopped creating and exhibiting.

Last year, Kirsten’s collaborative and individual works were exhibited in a number of WA art shows, including

Off The Page, Perth Royal Show Art Prize, Busselton Art Awards and Sculpture on the Scarp, to name but a few. More recently this year, Tideline (pictured above), a work created by Kirsten and Heloise Roberts featured at Sculpture at Bathers in Fremantle.

“Like many artists and full-time art educators, working under strict time constraints can make it difficult to prioritise the personal production process consistently and therefore, time needs to be managed in different ways,” said Kirsten.

As she continues to grow and develop her skills and knowledge outside of the College environment, Kirsten recognises the positive impact these opportunities have had on her teaching practices.

“Creating my art allows me to experiment freely with new ideas, processes and mediums, maintains my motivation and passion and also sometimes influences the art tasks that I develop for students throughout the year,” she said.

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Runway 2.0 makes its debut

Runway, the place for All Saints’ College students to sell their innovative products and services, has significantly developed since the popup shop was launched in 2018.

With more and more students from across the Junior and Senior Schools adopting an entrepreneurial mindset and developing their own innovations, Runway has expanded its services with the launch of an online store and the construction of a more transportable pop-up shop for events.

Runway 2.0 made its debut to the community at the 2020 Pasar Malam Twilight Market, with a diverse range of high-quality and unique items created by ASC students available for purchase.

The new pop-up shop at the market was a great hit amongst students, staff and wider community members alike. The College sincerely thanks our Senior School Design and Technologies

Technician Ms Shelley Brookland for constructing Runway 2.0.

The hope is that Runway 2.0 will eventually go beyond the College campus to local fairs and markets, allowing our students’ innovative products and services to reach the broader community.

Year 12 students Ellen Smith and Kate Ellement (pictured below) manage Runway, under the leadership of Ms Leanne Winter (Year 7 teacher) and Ms Laura Strentz (Head of Propeller Industries). There is an opportunity for interested All Saints’ students to become part of ‘Team Runway’. To learn more, please contact laura. strentz@allsaints.wa.edu.au Community members can browse and purchase our students’ innovative products and services from RunwayOnline by visiting runwayonline.com.au

Precious Plastic Machines As part of our ‘Treading Lightly’ commitment to sustainability and providing opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, we are delighted to now have three purposebuilt Precious Plastic machines in The Hangar: Injection Moulder, Shredder and Compression Oven.

These Precious Plastic machines allow students, staff, parents and (hopefully in the future) members of the wider community to recycle plastic into new and useful items. Current Year 9 student Amos Butler was one of the first to test out the machines late last year, designing a mould for a ‘pot scraper’ which was then trialled by a Year 10 group on their Outdoor Learning Program in 2019.

Another inspired project from this program has seen current Year 8 student Thomas Haynes (pictured above left with the ASC Precious Plastic machines) building his own machines at home. Thomas laser-cuts plywood in The Hangar and then goes home to build the machines

with his father. He is creating his machines entirely from retrieved parts: bike gears, pool pumps, and so on. Thomas’s learning process and documentation are most impressive.

Two of our Precious Plastic machines were showcased to our community at the 2020 Pasar Malam Twilight Market, with attendees seeing how they can be used for plastic recycling.

We are indebted to ASC parent, Mr Chris Butler, who has invested well over 100 hours into building the frames and incorporating all the safety considerations for these new additions.

Thank you also to Chris’s sons Amos and Silas (Year 11, 2020) for their assistance with this project, and to our Head of Propeller Industries Ms Laura Strentz and her partner Jonas, without whom this would not have been possible.

The Extruder, our final Precious Plastic machine, is currently being modified for safety by Mr Butler, and will soon arrive on campus later in Term 2.

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intention of selling them. Since arriving at All Saints’, I have been encouraged to do something creative with my ideas and start my own business. I run my small business enterprise on Etsy and Instagram, where I sell the clothing and macramé plant hangers I have made. Some of my products are also sold at Runway, the College’s pop-up shop in Wanju Café.

What inspired you to launch your business?

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All Saints’ College aims to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in our students by encouraging them to pursue their individual interests, abilities, passions and skills.

Having returned from a year abroad with her family in Italy, Erin began her educational journey at ASC at the beginning of this year and has been thrilled to immerse herself in the College’s culture of innovation.

To support the College’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, we celebrate and put the spotlight on student entrepreneurs and innovators in our community who have developed their own enterprises.

We enjoyed interviewing Erin about her experience so far at All Saints’, what she believes are the essential qualities required for an entrepreneur, and the business she has recently launched with support from her teachers.

Erin Miller (Year 11, 2020), a designer and creator of clothing and homewares and a recipient of an ASC 2020 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholarship, is the focus of this edition’s Entrepreneur ‘Spotlight On’.

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I’m Erin, I’m 17 years old, and I’ve recently returned from a year abroad in Italy. I’m very interested in design and have been making my own products for a few years now without having any

I have been making my own clothing and other ‘knick-knacks’ since I was around 12 years old. I only began thinking of selling them and creating my own business when I was selected for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholarship here at All Saints’. When I arrived at ASC, I was surprised at the number of opportunities available to students, and was encouraged by a number of amazing teachers to start a business and sell all the products I create.

When and how did you get your business up and running?

I started with perfecting my designs and brainstorming with Ms Strentz (Head of Propeller Industries) on how to get my business started. I eventually uploaded my designs onto Etsy and began my Instagram account. It has started out very slow, as I’ve been trying to add to my business and get my products out there.

How can people purchase your products?

I have several products (prices starting at $25) currently on my Etsy shop

Yarnfarmwa (www.etsy.com/shop/ yarnfarmwa) where people can easily make a purchase. Some of my items are also for sale at the College’s Runway Pop-up Shop and I have an Instagram account, @yarnfarmwa, where I upload photos of my products.

What do you believe are the qualities required by an entrepreneur?

I believe that anyone interested in starting their own business just needs tenacity and passion for what they are trying to create. It is important you ask for help or guidance where you need it, especially at a school like All Saints’ where there is so much information available and so many teachers who are willing to help.

I would not have been motivated to start my business if it weren’t for the help of the teachers at ASC. What advice would you give another student who has an entrepreneurial idea and wants to start their own business?

I would tell anyone looking to start a business to take the time to develop what you want to create and try not to rush into selling too quickly. I would also say to remember that your business will probably start slowly, so don’t get discouraged if your products don’t begin to sell for a while. It’s a process of trial and error to see what works and what doesn’t, and determining the demographic of your customers.

PRE-PRIMARY DEVELOPS a stick insect social enterprise Following the introduction last year of Catalyst: Centre for Service and Social Enterprise at the College, students and staff have been inspired to engage in service learning as well as to develop their innovative compassion by leading social enterprises to make a positive difference.

The mention of stick insects caught everyone’s attention when Pre-Primary D announced they were the foundation of their social enterprise project late last year, which proved to be a great success.

In November 2019, under the guidance of their class teacher Miss Nadia Dalecki, Pre-Primary D students raised stick insects in their classroom,

developing their curiosity and selfdirected learning. When the stick insects laid eggs, Pre-Primary D had an abundance of babies which the students decided to sell.

“They amazed me with their logical ideas and how they reasoned with each other during our open discussion about our stick insect shop,” Miss Dalecki said.

Using their problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills, the students proposed, promoted and ran a shop outside their classroom, and sold the stick insect babies on weekday mornings for several weeks. As a result, Pre-Primary D raised $370.00 and decided to donate their money to Native ARC, a local wildlife protection and rehabilitation centre.

In February this year, our Pre-Primary and Year 1 classes were visited by Rachel from Native ARC (along with some furry and slippery guests) to learn about the diverse native animals the organisation supports. The students also learnt how their donation has been used to help animals that come into Native ARC’s care, including buying food for orphaned joeys, paying vet bills for an injured bobtail lizard and helping rehabilitate snakes into the natural environment.

The Early Childhood Centre hopes to continue developing a partnership with Native ARC, and our current PrePrimary D class are looking at ways in which they can raise money for the organisation this year.

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BOOK Review Through The Agency – an initiative of Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) – our Senior School students are encouraged to apply their passions, skills and talents in authentic contexts by undertaking various tasks at the College, while being remunerated for their efforts.

Last year, one of the roles offered to interested ASC students (aged 14 and above) was that of a Book Reviewer.

Together with Dymocks Booragoon and their publisher partners, the College employed five Book Reviewers to read three supplied books and produce blog and vlog reviews.

Through this role with The Agency, these students are developing their written and verbal communication capabilities, as well as their video-editing skills and understanding of a work environment.

Our Book Reviewers have been delivering some well-articulated and comprehensive reviews of the books they have been reading which are suitable for young people. Here is a recent review of The UNLISTED by Abbey Parker (Year 8, 2020). To learn more about The Agency, please visit MyASC and click on the BBI icon.

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Book Title: The UNLISTED Authors: Justine Flynn and Chris Kunz Genre: Action and Adventure Reviewer: Abbey Parker Be prepared to be hooked after only reading the blurb of this amazing novel.

Every page in The UNLISTED will make you want to read the next.

Dru hates the dentist and when there is a compulsory checkup at school, he forces his identical twin brother, Kal, to take his place. Little do they know that this dentist checkup is really a secret organisation called the Infinity Group where they implant devices so they can control all teenagers’ minds and bodies around the world. The twins team up with four unlisted escapees so they can put an end to the Infinity Group’s wicked plan of creating a teenage army. Dru and Kal must do everything they can to stop the Infinity Group before it’s too late.

The UNLISTED is a fast-paced action book. As each twist is uncovered, it draws the reader further into the story, leaving you never wanting to put the book down. The storyline develops with constant twists and turns, adding to the complexity of the narrative and leaving readers wondering. Although the book focuses on one main problem, Justine Flynn and Chris Kunz skillfully add smaller complications and inconveniences without drawing away from the main dilemma.

The UNLISTED highlights the importance of friends and family and how much you need them to survive. Throughout the book, readers gain an insight into Dru and Kal’s home life. Home life was a sacred, special and safe place for Dru and Kal, yet when the Infinity Group comes along, it vanishes. Towards the end of the book, the reader discovers one of the many plot twists, which involves their family. The scenes leading up to the final obstacle build on the suspense, making the reader feel a sense of shock and bewilderment. It leaves the book on a massive cliffhanger with one question which will tug on readers’ minds.

The UNLISTED is a gripping, fast-paced and suspenseful novel. It will keep all readers on the edge of their seats and begging to read the second and third novels in the series. I would recommend this book for 9 to 17-year-olds. Anyone who loves action and adventure is certainly recommended to read this book. I rate The UNLISTED a 9/10, as readers will immediately be filled with excitement and intrigue each time they pick up the book. The UNLISTED is a novel that is filled with constant action, and rapidly presents a myriad of complications that build upon each other.

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In the 2019/2020 summer holidays, the Ho family travelled to the east coast of the United States (New York, Boston, Washington, Miami and Orlando). Left to right: Genevieve Ho (Year 8, 2020), Samuel Ho (Year 5, 2020), Nicole Ho (née Heng, 1992) and Gabrielle Ho (Year 10, 2020) at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

Over the Term 3 2019 holidays, the Burwood family travelled to Paris.

Here is a picture of Holly (Year 8, 2020) and Eleanor (Year 6, 2020) at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

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YEAR 11 STUDENTS ENJOY GLOBAL EXCHANGE through Rotary Partner

Extending almost a decade, our partnership with the Rotary Club of Melville has enabled nine groups of All Saints’ College students to travel on rewarding cultural exchanges to the United States of America.

A few of our Year 11 students are selected each year to take part in the Rotary Group Youth Exchange program which facilitates overseas learning experiences for young people to help develop their cultural literacy and knowledge of the world.

Roisin Burke, Luca Gatti and Imogen Petridis (Year 12, 2020) represented the College and the Rotary Club of Melville as 2019/2020 Ambassadors, travelling to Texas in December last year.

After some flight and luggage delays, the group was relieved to be welcomed by the friendly faces of their host families in the Austin airport.

and everyone was very welcoming.

We attended many basketball games where we watched our host sisters play,” she added.

“The next four weeks went by so quickly, spending Christmas and New Year with our host families, visiting various sights in the towns surrounding Austin, and eating way too much food,” Imogen said.

“We made some amazing friendships and connections. We will always remember this incredible opportunity.

We are so thankful to everyone who made this trip possible: our host families, our real families, Hill Country Christian School and the Rotary Clubs of Melville and Austin.”

As part of the exchange, our students attend an American high school with their host siblings to experience a different educational system, expand their international network of friends and share their culture and lives with others.

“We attended Hill Country Christian School with our host sisters, which was a very small private school with only 13 students in Year 12. Going to school was an interesting experience

The other component of our partnership with Rotary involves the College welcoming a group of American students to Perth, where they enjoy an educational and cultural experience as ASC families generously host them during their stay.

COMMUNITIES COMMEMORATE The Battle for Australia All Saints’ College students and staff were honoured to join members of the local community and Royal Australian Air Force Association (RAAFA) under the wings of the Lancaster aircraft on Wednesday, 4 September 2019 to commemorate The Battle for Australia.

As part of our ongoing partnership with the RAAFA Memorial Estate in Bull Creek, (developed mainly through Catalyst: Centre for Service and Social Enterprise), the College was invited to take part in the ceremony which marked

the first defeat of Japanese forces in World War II in the Battle of Milne Bay. RAAFA holds this service every year on the first Wednesday in September, remembering the people who served on the home front in Australia, and on land, air and sea in the battles in the Coral Sea and New Guinea, including Milne Bay and the Kokoda Track, between 1942 and 1945.

All Saints’ staff and a Year 9 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) class represented the College at the event, which included an engaging presentation by two of our students, Dante Barrett and Kaile Hong (Year 11, 2020), about

the history of the war, and our Year 12 Modern History students laying crosses to honour those who died in battle.

Our Year 7 ‘Minor Details’ Choir, Brass Ensemble and Celtic Band shared their musical talents during the ceremony and morning tea which followed, as guests mingled and explored the many historical aircraft and artefacts in the RAAFA Aviation Heritage Museum.

Our students and staff who were involved in The Battle for Australia anniversary last year were proud to commemorate this important moment in Australian history and to strengthen the partnership between RAAFA and the College.

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a spooky and sparkly disco

‘Spooky’ and ‘sparkly’ students showed off their impressive dance moves and creative outfits at last year’s All Saints’ College Junior School Disco, an annual event organised by our Parents and Friends’ Society (P&F).

The P&F Disco takes a new theme each year. In 2019, ‘Spooks and Sparkles’ had students from Kindergarten to Year 6 donning their spookiest and glitteriest attire for the event held on Friday, 22 November.

On their arrival in the Upper Theatre, students were transported into another world, thanks to the creativity of parent volunteers, who decorated the venue, and our Tech staff and students, who created the lighting and effects.

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add some scary face paint or sparkly elements to the students before they posed for the camera at the photo station supplied by Blitz Photo Booth.

Bop Till You Drop at the DJ booth had our Junior School students bopping and rocking on the dance floor before they refuelled with a pizza dinner and icy pole. The pizza was generously provided by a Junior School family’s business – Domino’s Willetton.

Our 2019 P&F Disco was an event to remember and a wonderful way for our students, parents and staff to celebrate the year. The College extends its gratitude to our P&F, particularly Mrs Allison Pooley (P&F Parent Social Coordinator) and the many parents and staff who helped organise this very popular event.

OUR COMMUNITY CAFÉ still bustling six years on

On any given morning and afternoon at the College, our Centre for Performing Arts foyer is bustling with community members enjoying the exceptional coffee, delicious food and great atmosphere in our Wanju Café.

Over six years our College community café has grown, continuing to live up to its name. Noongar for ‘welcome’, Wanju is an inviting space open on weekdays during term time, 8.00am– 11.00am and 2.30pm–4.30pm.

Since it was established in early 2014, Wanju has seen many new and exciting developments, including an expansion of its opening hours, a diverse and regularly reviewed menu, and the addition of a Pop-up Library where customers can read or exchange pre-loved books.

The College’s Runway Pop-up Shop is at the entrance of the café, providing customers with an opportunity to view and purchase affordable and unique items created by our innovative students from the Junior and Senior Schools. Our community café is also

the venue for the College’s Parents and Friends’ Society’s coffee mornings, where parents and guardians catch up with others from their child’s year group twice a term.

Wanju Café has also grown into a hub for learning. Senior School students have an opportunity to join a volunteer program in which they assist in the café before or after school, gaining valuable skills they can use for future employment. Many of these students took part in work experience while in Year 10 through our Careers program, and after enjoying it so much have continued as volunteers. In addition to our student helpers, we are also grateful to the Old Saints, parents and guardians who volunteer at Wanju.

At the time of publication, the café is, unfortunately, in a period of hiatus in the best interests and safety of our College and broader communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During this uncertain time, our comanagers have been busy planning some exciting new additions to the menu and space for when they reopen and can say ‘Wanju’ to our community members once again!

GET TO KNOW OUR CAFÉ CO-MANAGERS

College parents Ms Kaye Francesc hi (right) and Mrs Neta Nainggolan (left) have been the co-managers of the café since mid-2019, taking over the ‘reig ns’ from Mrs Yvette Tsang who had been managing Wanju since its inceptio n.

“As someone who was always invo lved within the College community, whe n the possibility to work at Wanju aros e, I jumped at it! Wanju is a wonderf ul place to work within a beautiful scho ol with wonderful community members who put a smile on my face every day.”

– Kaye “I volunteered at Wanju for many years and enjoyed the experience.

I completed a barista course in 201 2 and become passionate about mak ing good quality coffee, so working at Wanju as a co-manager was a perf ect opportunity for me. I love the wor king environment at All Saints’ with the opportunity to support the students and teachers and get more involved in the day to day life at ASC.” – Neta

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All Saints’ students, families and staff united last year to support young people who are living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), including three within our community.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk (the largest T1D event in the world) brings together more than 900 000 people across the country to raise awareness and funds for vital research to prevent, treat and cure the disease.

Having experienced first-hand the impact that T1D can have on one’s life, Regan

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Bell, Tyler Wheeler (Year 6, 2020) and Jasmine York (Year 11, 2020) decided to take part in last year’s JDRF One Walk with their families.

Regan, Tyler and Jasmine encouraged other ASC community members to participate in the cause and were overwhelmed with support from many All Saints’ students, parents, family members and staff who came to walk with them at Burswood Park on Sunday, 27 October 2019.

Regan and Tyler also took part in the fundraising aspect of the initiative, collecting $2 874 and $562,

respectively. All funds raised helps JDRF lead the fight against T1D by funding research, advocating for government backing and expanded access to treatment, and offering a support network for millions of people around the world.

We were proud to see such unity in our community, with so many people attending last year’s JDRF One Walk to support the Bell, Wheeler and York families in their goal of raising awareness of T1D and helping to turn ‘Type One into Type None’.

GENERATIONS OF ASC FILMMAKERS UNITE FOR FESTIVAL Our Arts incubation hub HotHouse Company, together with All Saints’ College, hosts an annual Film Festival to celebrate the creativity within our community and allow students to learn more about the world of filmmaking.

The second festival was held in early December last year in the College’s Upper Theatre, which was converted into a cinema with comfortable beanbag seating, mocktails and popcorn for guests as they enjoyed original short film masterpieces by Old Saints and current students.

The evening also featured screenings of the winning entries from the inaugural SmartFilm Competition, in which Junior and Senior School students were invited to create short films (between 30 seconds and two minutes long) in one of three categories – fiction, non-fiction and animation – using only a smartphone.

A key aspect of the Film Festival is to highlight Old Saint filmmakers who have continued their passion

for media and filmmaking once they have left All Saints’, and to provide them with an opportunity to share their films and experiences with our community.

Guests enjoyed the premiere screening of Powerless, winner of 2019 Best Young Filmmaker (Male) at the Indie Short Fest – Los Angeles International Short Film Festival.

This short film was a collaboration between many former All Saints’ students directed by Jack Connell (2017) and Christian Rudd (2018).

They were also treated to a sneak peek of Under the Volcano, a documentary about the legendary producer of The Beatles and Oscar-nominated composer Sir George Martin’s AIR Studios on a remote Caribbean island produced by Cody Greenwood (2007). We were delighted to have Cody speak at the event, giving an insight into her latest film venture and her exciting career as the founder and Managing Director of RUSH, an Australian production company.

Arts INDUSTRY MENTORS In 2020, HotHouse Company has launched a Mentorship Program to link arts industry professionals with All Saints’ students.

The HotHouse Company Mentorship Program aims to support students as they progress through the College, with industry mentors providing advice and guidance in the various Arts curriculum areas.

Established in their different fields, the mentors have already visited All Saints’ on several occasions during Term 1 to work with Senior School students on their projects and share their knowledge and experience.

“Our HotHouse mentors are able to assist the students with their experience and create an authentic link with industry. This vital link and specific guidance will help to ensure a smoother transition for our students who progress into the Arts industry after they leave the College,” said Director of Arts, Mr Stephen Roberts.

“The mentor visits have been so valuable, with many students commenting on how much they gained from speaking with, and learning from, professionals who have first-hand industry experience. We look forward to seeing how our Mentorship Program develops throughout 2020 and beyond,” he said.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2020 HOTHOUSE COMPANY ARTS MENTORS: Dance - Scott Elstermann Drama - Samantha Nerida Media - Cody Greenwood (2007) Photography - Jon Green Visual Art - Tarryn Gill

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Elise Anthony

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OUR 2020

Old Saint Interns

The College’s Intern Program provides Old Saints who are completing their tertiary studies or undergoing a gap year with a paid work experience opportunity.

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“After experiencing some of the work done by the College’s Marketing and Community Relations team during my time as a student, I was eager to return as an intern and learn more about this department. The position aligns with my current studies in Communications & Media and Environmental Science at The University of Western Australia. Since beginning work, I have assisted with content creation for the College’s social media accounts as well as writing for ASC publications. I am looking forward to being introduced to many aspects of the communications and marketing field through this internship over the course of the year.”

Over the course of a year, the interns are tasked with a range of assignments in accordance with their portfolio, offering the chance to develop skills within and an understanding of the workplace. The program also furthers the partnership between All Saints’ and Old Saints by encouraging the active involvement of former students in the day-to-day life of the College.

Elyse Belford-Thomas

After the success of last year’s Intern Program, we were pleased to welcome seven Old Saints from the Class of 2019 to several departments across the College, including Arts, Marketing and Community Relations, Music, and Sport. This year an additional two positions were offered in the areas of Library / TSC Services, and Technology, Innovation and Sustainability.

Selection occurred after an application and interview process and the interns began their roles in Term 1 of this year.

“After being so heavily involved in the College’s Music Department as a student (and absolutely loving it), I decided it would be a great experience to come back as the Music Intern. In my role I am exposed to administration tasks, as well as the classroom environment and choirs. This aligns perfectly with my current studies, a Bachelor of Arts (Music) at The University of Western Australia majoring in Voice.”

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Jasmine Berry

(Technology, Innovation and Sustainability Intern) “I am currently studying a double major in Environmental Science and Sustainable Development at Murdoch University. My university studies are complemented by the valuable experiences offered by this internship.

Whether I am planting Illyarrie in recycled egg cartons with the Sustainability Club or learning how to use the 3D printer, I know I will be accruing skills that will be useful in my future career as an Environmental Scientist.”

Dylan Smith (Arts Intern)

Cooper Eves (Sport Intern)

“I’m currently on a gap year, working as the ASC Sport Intern. I will be starting university in 2021, studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Engineering at The University of Melbourne. I have been fortunate enough to represent Western Australia in basketball numerous times and I am currently playing AFL with East Fremantle. I am passionate about sport as I believe it teaches great life lessons. I am also very keen to give back to the College that gave me so many opportunities.”

“After graduating from All Saints’ College I was accepted into a double degree at Edith Cowan University where I currently study full time, majoring in Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, and Historical and Political Studies. I applied for an internship at the College because it could provide me with unique experience in the workforce which is difficult to come by for a high school graduate. The program was an invaluable opportunity where I entered into an office filled with people I’ve known for years and was put to work helping in any way I can. Over this year I am hoping to gain experience of the nitty-gritty of behindthe-scenes activities in the Arts Department while also being able to expand my creative abilities.”

Nicole Currie (Library/TSC Services Intern)

“I’m currently studying a Diploma of Photography at North Metropolitan TAFE. I applied for this internship since I needed a job and I wanted experience in different fields of work. I’m hoping to get more overall experience in different work environments and to see what I enjoy and what I don’t enjoy. Since I want to eventually do photography as a fulltime career, some of the skills I’m learning with the internship tie into the post-production side of photography.”

Liam Levingston

(Technology, Innovation and Sustainability Intern) “I am currently undertaking an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Broadcast Television) at TAFE. I initially applied to study a Diploma of Screen and Media, but when I submitted my portfolio it was suggested that based on my experience from ASC I should go straight into the Advanced Diploma. I applied for the internship at the College because I always love to learn new things and advance my knowledge whenever possible.

The internship will allow me to gain all types of experience that may not be directly related to my future work but will allow me to develop workplace skills, such as organisation.”

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GOAL 5 Custodianship ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUR RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

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PASAR MALAM Sustainability and finding ways to reduce our waste are strong focal points for All Saints’, with our commitment to ‘Treading Lightly’ echoing through all areas of the College, even our events.

Undoubtedly, the largest community affair in the College calendar is our annual Pasar Malam Twilight Market. Looking at ways to make our 13th market more sustainable, the College implemented new ideas while continuing existing initiatives at this year’s event on Friday, 21 February 2020.

For the first time, the three-bin system was present on the College oval at Pasar Malam, with ‘Waste Warriors’ (students and staff from the College’s Sustainability Club) helping attendees sort their rubbish into the correct bins: food waste, general waste and recycling. The Waste Warriors also educated guests on how they can reduce their environmental impact.

Goes "Green"

Members of Forrest House were on the oval encouraging festival-goers to place empty cans in their bins for a good cause. The cans they collected were donated to Wheelchairs for Kids, a charity that manufactures and distributes wheelchairs for children in underresourced and disadvantaged countries around the world.

In the mobile art studio, guests were able to print their own tote bags, which not only became personalised mementoes of the event, but also became reusable shopping bags for the evening.

Many of our 70 stallholders opted for recyclable and biodegradable packaging, containers, plates and cups at this year’s Pasar Malam to avoid creating nonrecyclable and unnecessary waste. The Caffeine Machine coffee van also offered customers 50c off beverages if they brought their own keep cup, encouraging attendees to make small, but significant, changes and think more sustainably.

The College’s Precious Plastic machines (see page 39) debuted at this year’s Pasar Malam, with students and staff turning unwanted plastic/milk bottle tops into various items which were then sold through our Runway Pop-up Shop during the evening.

Other sustainable initiatives at the 2020 event included a refillable water station and ‘Crate Wall of China’ activity where children of all ages could use various recycled products to create a special play space.

Waste is a significant sustainability issue which our future-focused students and College community have been tackling in various ways. With thousands of wider community members in attendance and a diverse range of food vendors, market stalls, activities and entertainment, Pasar Malam was a great opportunity to embrace our commitment to ‘Treading Lightly’ and exploring ways in which we can make our ASC events more sustainable.

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MEET OUR 2020

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Goal 5: Custodianship of Benang* – the College’s Strategic Plan 2019–2023 – commits us to take ‘accountability for our resources, infrastructure and environment’, with Objective 5.2 specifically referring to ‘Effective Governance’.

The governance of All Saints’ College is in the hands of our College Board, the members of which act in an honorary capacity. Led by Mr Mark Stickells, the College Board currently comprises nine members whom we are pleased to feature in profiles on the following pages. *Benang – a Noongar word meaning ‘tomorrow.’

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Mr Mark Stickells Board Chair

Mark is the Executive Director of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre and has more than 20 years’ experience working at a senior level in innovative research and business development roles in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Prior to his appointment at Pawsey, Mark led the innovation and industry engagement portfolio at The University of Western Australia (UWA). Mark is a former CEO of the WA Energy Research Alliance and Director of the Australian Centre for Natural Gas Management, delivering training programs through the Australia-China LNG Technology Partnership Fund. Mark is also a member of the Advisory Board of the WA Cyber Innovation Hub. Mark was appointed as Chair of the All Saints’ College Board in 2018 and also Chairs the College Foundation.

He is married to Michelle, whom he met when both were undergraduate residents at UWA’s St George’s College. Mark and Michelle are proud parents of Old Saint Matthew (2018) and current ASC student Callum (Year 11, 2020); both commenced in Kindergarten.

Ms Derryn Belford

Mr Gary Mack

Derryn is currently the Executive Director – Destination Development at Tourism Western Australia, the State Government’s economic development agency for tourism. Prior to joining the WA public service, Derryn was a strategy and research consultant and worked in both Perth and London for a wide range of clients and industries.

Gary is a nationally-accredited mediator, collaborative professional and lawyer, practising in family law, employment law, and wills and estates.

Gary has extensive experience in child protection and is an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Board Vice Chair

Derryn joined the College Board in 2016, and is the Chair of the Building and Grounds Sub-Committee. An active participant on many government committees and tourism organisations, Derryn is also Deputy Chair of the Swan Bells Foundation, on the board of the Gravity Discovery Centre and a council member for the National Trust of Australia (Western Australia).

Derryn has two daughters who are Old Saints: Elyse (2019) and Kyra (2016). Both were active in Music and the Arts, and Derryn has been involved in Dance, Drama, Music and the creation of costumes since the family joined the College community in 2011.

Board Secretary

Gary has a strong interest in mentoring entrepreneurship in young people. He has started three successful practices and is a former chairman of biotech start-up, Signostics Ltd. Gary has experience in not-for-profit governance. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a past, or current, director of a number of community organisations. He is also Deputy Chair of the Anglican Diocese of Perth’s Professional Standards Committee.

Gary is Secretary to the College Board and Chair of the College’s Risk Sub-Committee.

Gary enjoys travelling, the theatre and cycling. He is married with three adult children.

Mr Mark Balding (1988)

Mr Cameron Brown (1997)

Mark is currently the Group Manager – Business Transformation for Thermomix Australia and New Zealand with over 25 years’ experience in IT and related services across the Asia Pacific. A previous owner of a BRW Fast 100 company, Mark has extensive experience in the development of rapid-growth companies and developing solutions to national and global problems. Mark is also a committee member of the WA INCITE Awards, recognising IT and Telecommunications innovation in WA.

Cameron is a Partner at Lawrence Group, an accounting and tax firm with over 40 staff which also provides financial planning and mortgage broking services. Cameron is a C.P.A. member, registered tax agent and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

Board Member

Mark is an All Saints’ alumnus and has continued his association with his children Georgia (2018) and Finlay (Year 10, 2020), both attending ASC since Kindergarten. He is actively involved in the College as a member of the Old Saints’ Committee and a Basketball coach. Mark is a member of the College Foundation and serves on the Board’s Finance SubCommittee.

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For the last four years, Cameron has been the Head of Accounting and Tax at Lawrence, which has allowed him to scale back slightly on client work and focus on moving the firm forward, utilising the latest technology to enhance client and staff experience.

With 20 years’ experience in the industry, he is knowledgeable in financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, general client problemsolving and staff / HR management.

Cameron joined the College Board earlier this year and is also a member of the College Foundation and Finance Committee.

Both Cameron and his wife Jessica are 1997 All Saints’ graduates, with their eldest daughter currently in Year 5.

In his spare time, Cameron is a sports lover and enjoys cooking and going to the gym.

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Ms Zamia Pedro

Ms Kath Polglase

Mrs Joy Shepherd

Zamia is a Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and their families. For the past eight years she has worked at Perth Children’s Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital, and previously worked for the Western Australian Child Adolescent Mental Health Services in Fremantle and her hometown of Albany.

Kath is a registered psychologist with vast experience in education, corporate and social service areas. She runs her own consulting practice, providing organisational and leadership development support to government and private industry.

Kath is passionate about promoting effective leadership and resilience in individuals and organisations.

Zamia is currently leading a research partnership between Perth Children’s Hospital and the Telethon Kids Institute, investigating acute mental health presentations in young people.

Kath has served on the College Board as the Parents and Friends’ Society (P&F) representative since 2016. She is also a member of the College Foundation.

Joy’s career in education spans several decades and three continents. After graduating from Melbourne University, Joy taught English, History and Music in government and independent schools before travelling overseas. While in New York, she taught in schools in Harlem and on Long Island. Moving to the UK, Joy worked in government schools and at the Oxford University Department of Educational Studies.

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Kath is married to Justin and they have two daughters: Zoe (2019) and Ellie who is currently in Year 10 at All Saints’.

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Returning to Australia, she moved into senior management roles, most recently at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls where she was Principal for 17 years.

Since finishing at St Hilda’s in 2014, Joy has been involved with Teach for Australia and the Department of Education Services WA as a school reviewer.

Joy is married to John, former Dean of Perth, and they have three adult children, one of whom ‘saw the light’ and became a teacher.

She is enjoying her time on the College Board and its Risk SubCommittee, and hopes her broad experience in education and independent school governance is beneficial in adding a different perspective to the important work of board members.

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The Right Reverend Kate Wilmot Board Member

Kate has been in ministry within the Diocese of Perth for 20 years. After a life of parish ministry, Army Reserve Chaplaincy and work on the Chapter of St George’s Cathedral, she was consecrated Assistant Bishop of Perth in August 2015.

Kate has responsibility for the Southern Metropolitan Region of the Diocese, plus Moore and Eastern Deaneries in the Goldfields Country Region.

“He’s really big and has lots of branches, good for climbing.”

“He has holes an d wings so he ca n fly.”

“He’s in a sand swamp and eats leaves and maybe sand.”

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NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD

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Outdoor Learning Area unveiled “Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is free expression of what is in a child’s soul.” (Friedrich Fröbel) As part of the College’s soon-to-belaunched Campus Development Plan, our Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Area was transformed earlier this year into a creative space for children to learn, explore and play.

The initial concept design was developed in 2019 over many months in consultation with staff, students, parents and guardians. The construction work commenced in early January this year.

“We have been grateful for the engagement of our community to create what we believe is a wonderfully

imaginative play space for our students,” said Ms Penelope Crane (Dean of Junior School).

All Saints’ partnered with the awardwinning landscaping company, LD Total, which proved to be creative and helpful throughout the process. We are grateful to have had the expertise of College parent Ms Hannah Galloway, a landscape architect at Hassell, who assisted with managing the construction.

We also acknowledge our Parents and Friends’ Society for their support of the redevelopment.

The new Outdoor Learning Area allows our Early Childhood Centre (ECC) students to connect and learn in the natural environment. The addition of granite boulders and tree trunks encourages free play and climbing, and the water channel and mud kitchen allows

our young people to have fun and get messy. Our students’ imaginations can run wild as they enjoy playing in the retreat, cubby and mia-mia (temporary shelter used by Indigenous Australians) areas.

Our students watched with wonder as a giant crane gently lowered the main feature of our new play area, the Swamp Monster (working title) sculpture, created by local artist Jahne Rees. The frame of the sculpture is a Lemon Scented tree trunk which would have otherwise been processed into wood chips.

Jahne and Ha nnah

“This Outdoor Learning Area will be such a valued and enjoyed place in our Junior School,” said Ms Crane.

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CHECK OUT OUR NEW

ASC Bus! All Saints’ College partners with Horizons West to provide morning and afternoon bus services for our students, transporting them between our campus and the various suburbs in which they live.

Earlier this year, our partnership with Horizons West expanded when the College took possession of a new 35-seater bus in Term 1.

With the increasingly porous borders between All Saints’ and the wider community, our students often need to be in places other than our campus – participating in camps and

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excursions, as well as interacting with community groups, tertiary providers and industry. The new bus will facilitate this connection between the College and the wider community.

Our bus features comfortable seats, helping to make long or short journeys more pleasant for our staff and students. The exterior of the vehicle has been transformed with a bus wrap, installed by Award Signs, which showcases our distinctive ASC colours and captivating images of our students.

We look forward to seeing into which areas across Perth and the state our All Saints’ bus will venture!

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