College Quarterly April 1992 - Issue 16

ALL SAINTS'

COLLEGE QUARTERLY Issue No. 16 APRIL 1992

Five New Members on College Board There have been some changes in the membership of the Board of Management of the College, these changes have taken effect from the beginning of this year. The changes usually take place as various members complete their term of office.

These terms of office are officially of three years duration but the various membership positions, lik~ the Senate in the Federal Parliament, are offset. This enables the Board to retain the element of stability, an "element that is vital to all organizations.

For readers who are new to the College I remind you of the composition of the Board of Management, this composition is enshrined in the constitution of the Board: • Archbishop's Nominee • Anglican School's Commission nominee • Two members elected by Synod • Two members elected by Diocesan Council • Two Former Students Representatives • Two members of the Parents' and Friends'Society • Two members elected by the Board This year we welcome five new members to the Board of Management and we welcome some members in a changed capacity. As announced at Speech Night last year by Dr lan Gibson in his retirement speech, Mrs J oyce Young is the Chairperson Mrs Joyce Young of the Board for 1993. Mrs Young has had a distinguished membership of the Board, she was a member of the Foundation Board and she returned in 1990, after a three year break, as a Board Appointee.

Mrs Young and her husband Malcolm have a family company and among her other interests Mrs Young is a member of the Swanleigh Board and of the Committee of the National Interest.

Father Dominic Spinosi, the parish priest of All Saints' Bull Creek/Bateman, is one of the new Diocesan representatives on the Board. Father Dominic has many years of experience in education, especially

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Dominic Spinosi with Archbishop of Perth.

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important were those where he helped establish a whole education system when he worked in Borneo.

Father Dominic's wife Cathy is a school teacher and they both look forward to the time when their son J oseph can attend All Saints' College.

The other Diocesan Council representative is Professor Alan Davison. Alan is ,/" A Ian DaVlson .

Pro). th e P ro f essor 0 f Accounting and Finance in the School of Economics, Accounting and Law at Murdoch University. Professor Davison has many years of experience In theoretical and practical accounting, management and in tertiary education, having worked in Canada, Sydney and the University of Western Australia before he began at Murdoch.

The new ParBrian Gordon ents' and Friends'

representative is Mr Brian Gordon. Brian is the Director of the Perth City Mission and he has a wide range of experience in the area of marketing, business consultancy and social services. Brian has a long connection with the College, his son Kim was a student in the early years and his son Daniel is presently in Year 7 - RPL. The other Board appointment is Associate Professor Mrs Lesley Parker.

Professor Parker has a long and varied association f with education, her own children have attended independent schools, she has been the Deputy Director of the Secondary Education Authority (SEA) Professor Parker and is now very Photo courtesy of involved in the Sci"The West Australian" ence Mathematics Education Centre (SMEC) at Curtin University where she holds a substantial position.

These brief summaries of the professional lives of the new Board Members suggest that we have been blessed with a deep and rich level of experience in our members and this augurs well for the future development of the College. The Board of Management is now intimately involved in the evolving Master Plan and the new members will be able to offer a great deal to the process, especially to the financial models and the development programmes of the next decade. We warmly welcome them to the Board and to their onerous tasks.

Mr A. H. London, Principal

Much to be Gained from College Camps . In August 1990, as part of my visit to the NCISA Conference on the eastern seaboard, I included visits to a series of outdoor education centres which were owned and run as adjuncts to the various schools. I visited sites Qelonging to Melbourne Grammar, Ivanhoe Grammar, Peninsula Grammar, Caulfield Grammar and Geelong Grammar School's site, Timbertop, at Merrijig. Since then certain ideas have been firmed up as part of the Master Plan at All Saints' College.

The General Aims of Camping as outlined as the basis for our whole camping policy vis-a-vis - Camp Week are as follows: • to develop in students their social skills, a sense of responsibility, self-reliance and confidence. • to provide a caring environment for the mutual support of students and staff • to develop an increased joy in one's physical self and in being with others.

There is also a recognised set of potential advantages to be gained from camps, in brief these include: sensitivity to the environment; problem solving skills; community development; variety of learning situations; attitudinal changes.

The Board of Management is now committed to the concept of a camp site for the College and it is about to embark on the exciting task of acquiring such a site.

In simple terms the basic parameters are: possibly within two hours drive from Perth; near water or some aesthetically pleasing and physically challenging terrain; seclusion; natural or near natural bush; undeveloped.

Readers who might have some personal interest in this project or who might have access to some suitable tract of land, either for lease or purchase, should contact me.

In these days of environmental awareness, alternative agriculture and tree-farming, a country property could at worst be costneutral.

A new learning situation.

We have a genuine opportunity to foster this area in the lives of our children, it could become a College Community facility also able to be used by parishes and other less resourced schools at a fee for service in the All Saints' College quiet times.

I leave these thoughts with you.

"Individual confidence, self-assuredness, and social bonding are all increased after confronting a physical challenge of the type offered by outdoor activity."

(Miles) "Send your children out to renew themselves; send them to regain in the open

field the strength lost in the foul air of the cities."

(Rousseau) "If the future is unknowable, the best strategy for our young people is flexibility and a broadly based education. Most of all, they should have an intimate connection with nature."

(Suzuki) This is a project with a great deal of potential for us all, please give it your careful consideration and talk about it with your friends.

Mr A. H. London Principal

Developing sensitivity to the environment.

Students and staff work together.

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Greek Myths Research and Presentation One major aspect of curriculum development that All Saints' College is keen on introducing and expanding, is the area of departmental integration. With this in mind, the English and Social Studies departments have acted as catalysts for change by introducing and running a three-week unit in which Year 8 students were initiated into the delights of Greek drama.

A thorough programme of drama research, script writing, note taking, mask making, "Toga" construction, prop building, line learning, to name a few of the tasks, was carried out by the students under the watchful and expert eye of Mrs Potter. The students learnt about the role of Greek drama in the civilization of the ancient Greeks, as well as being introduced to the significance of the Greek gods and worship celebrations through a most interesting talk by Father Terry Curtis.

After three weeks of study and rehearsing the plays, which each group had written and prepared from different Greek myths, we came to our festival. Parents were invited to attend and Mr London, Mrs Kirke, Mrs Knox, Mr Radich and Father Terry acted as adjudicators. The plays were pres~nted very well, and it is quite clear that we have some budding actors and actresses in our Year 8 cohort. All of the students carried out their assigned task with enthusiasm, and it was very pleasing to observe the excellent way in which they co-operated with each other and with the staff members involved.

As a conclusion to our Greek Theatre Festival, the cast of the play which was considered to be the best (based on such criteria as script, masks, use of chorus, props and structure of the play) were invited to an authentic Greek lunch in the Library which Mrs Potter kindly organized.

The students had a lot of fun and used up a lot of energy in preparing and presenting their plays, and there is no doubt that they learnt a considerable amount about Greek Theatre and Greek life. Learning experiences which are enjoyable and dynamic are most effective and lasting. This Year 8 experiment in integrated teaching has been very worthwhile and it has inspired the teachers concerned to look for more opportunities to integrate and co-operate throughout Years 8 - 10.

Mr M. Stapleton Department Head - Sociel Studies

The presentation of the play "Echo and Narcissus".

The Greek Feast for the best play in the Festival.

High Priestess Mrs Knox, High Priest Father Terry and Mrs Potter watching and commenting on the final rehearsal of the plays.

A display of some of the many masks used in the plays.

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Reverend Canon T. P. Curtis

ALL SAINTS' MEMORIAL GARDEN

The Rev. Terry Curtis on the occasion of his commissioning as College Chaplain.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome to the staff the Revd. Canon T. P. Curtis as the third Chaplain of All Saints' College.

Terry, his wife Annette and their two children Verity and Guy moved into the Chaplain's residence in early January and they are now well ensconced. Annette works at the Mount Hospital, Verity is a secondyear student in Music Education at UWA and Guy is in his final year at Christ Church Grammar School in Claremont.

Terry comes to us with a wide range of valuable experience. Fresh from having been the Rector of West Perth and the Archbishop's Chaplain since 1988, (although late night drives to the airport to pick up the Archbishop do have the effect of reducing one's freshness), Terry has moved into his new role with enthusiasm.

Prior to these positions, Terry was formerly the Chaplain of Perth College from 19751979, where he is now a member of that College's Council. He was the Chaplain to the Newcastle Grammar Schools, whilst Precentor of the Cathedral, Newcastle from 1980 to 1982. He is currently an elected Canon of St. George's Cathedral.

Terry is a natural teacher which is a blessing to be added to his formal qualifications of RA., Th.L., Dip. R.E. Whether it is in the classroom, where he teaches some Religious Education, or in liturgy, Terry likes to leave his audience with something to think about, something to remember. Many of us will hold in our memories the anecdote he taught us about optimists and pessimists. The two epithets he shared with us summed it up. "Good Morning, God!" and "Good God it's morning."

I think that we should all be glad that Terry is amongst us with his optimistic and cheery outlook on life - it is infectious.

Mr A. H. London Principal

The blessing of the Memorial Garden by Archbishop Peter.

On Sunday, 9th February 1992 the Archbishop of Perth, Dr Peter Carnley visited All Saints' Parish to celebrate the Eucharist and the second birthday of the All Saints' Parish of Bull Creek/ Bateman.

Near the conclusion of the official activities, Dr Carnley blessed the Memorial Garden in a brief, but significant ceremony.

The Memorial Garden is located at the rear of the Chapel. It is recognised as an almost semi-circular rock-walled garden profusely planted with a fine stand of roses.

The garden is officially marked by a plaque which recognises both the function of the garden and its blessing.

Already the Memorial Garden contains the ashes of the parent of one of the parishioners who was the grandparent of a former student. We like to treat the area with special respect and in a symbolic way the location and the function of the garden underpins the special relationship which exists between the College and the Parish.

We hope that it serves its purpose and that the garden can be treated in a way commensurate with the ethos of its very existence.

Mr A. H. London Principal

PARENTS' & FRIENDS' EXECUTIVE 1992 Patron: President:

Dr. IAN GIBSON JEREMY ALLEN 33 Anstie Way, Bull Creek BARRY CARTER 5 Baldwin Avenue, Mt. Pleasant BRIAN GORDON ,8 Peter Way, Rossmoyne LESLEY YOUNG, 2 Bertola Road, Willetton DEL EDWARDS, 13 Doric Street, Shelley ROBERT LAURENSON 3 Rowley Place, Bull Creek LYN MURPHY, 157 Riverton Drive, Rossmoyne JILL GREEN, 26 Sellars Way, Bull Creek LOIS BOWDEN, 3 Penno Court, Leeming ELEANOR DENTON-GILES 38 Cerberus Avenue, Parkwood WARREN WRIGHT, 4 Adelina Street, Wilson DAVID PORTER, 7 Jennifer Way, Rossmoyne RAYMOND HIND 8 Retusa Court, Ferndale DAVID SEWELL, 9 Apex Close, Leeming

Vice-President: Vice-President: Secretary: Asst. Secretary: Treasurer: Ladies' Forum: Ed/Library: Uniform Store: Canteen: FISPA: Fundraising Member Past President:

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My Year At All Saints' College

The Price You Pay For Science

I, Chieko Matsuda, arrived in Australia on 28th March, early in the morning, last year. Fresh air, blue sky ... I had finally come to Australia!!! From that day, my very different, adventurous and wonderful year began.

On my first day at All Saints' College, I was being surprised all day. Everything was so different to me. First, in Japan we do not have to change classrooms all the time, but stay in one classroom with exactly the same classmates all day. Second, Aussie girls sit down with their legs crossed, even at school. I am doing so now though. I think it is very comfortable. Third, the atmosphere of the classes at this school is much more relaxed than the schools in Japan. I think that it makes students feel easier to ask questions during classes.

Mr K. Williams, Head of Science Department, and Scott Jones endure a chilling experience.

In Human Biology students often act as subjects for measuring physiological responses. Having your feet immersed in ice water, sitting in front of a fan whilst freezing water is wiped over your chest, arms and back is not anyone's idea of fun.

Scott J ones and Mr K Williams, in the interest of science, underwent this ordeal recently to supply a Year 12 class with data.

Mrs W. Gratwick

When I first arrived, I had very limited English. Now, I think, it has been improved a little bit more. I have a broader vocabulary from precise English to swear words. I now think in English, dream in English and swear in English.

I am very happy and fortunate to have

Rotary Exchange Student Chieko Matsuda.

I have studied many different subjects whilst at All Saints'. English, of course, which is far more difficult from what we do at a Japanese High School Photography, Mathematics, Theatre Arts, Music, Computing, Politics, which are very good for me to see a part of the Australian culture, a bit of Italian and Japanese. I enjoyed them all very much. Thank you to all of those who helped me during my classes.

When I return to Japan, I will have to go back to my own high school and continue Year 12. Well, I would hopefully like to get into University to study the International Relationship and International Law and come back to Australia some day, after saving some money.

I think that Australian people should be proud of what they have in their country.

Beautiful forests, big open spaces covered with red sand and so on, as well as nice city sites. People who are born or living here are very fortunate, I think. I really like this country.

been a student of All Saints' College, because this school is so well organized and everyone is so very friendly. I love it here, but now it is time to go home.

Cheers!

Miss C. Matsuda Japanese Exchange Student

Second Term Important Dates Tuesday, 5th May

Mothers' Day Gift Sale 12 noon to 1.20 p.m.

Venue: Chapel Meeting Room 1.30 p.m. - Ladies' Forum Meeting Guest Speaker: Mrs J oyce Young, Chairperson All Saints' College Board of Management Venue: Foyer, P.A. Centre

Monday, 1st June

Foundation Day Holiday

Tuesday, 2nd June

Opening of Nets Art Exhibition

Wednesday, 3rd June

Friends of Music Choir and Instrumental Recital Venue: Theatre Time: 7.00 p.m.

Monday, 22nd June

Pupil Free Day

Friday, 3rd July

College Ball Venue: Sheraton Hotel Second Term concludes

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STAFF: LONG AND SHORT-TI Miss Riyoko Muroi I arrived In Australia in September 1990 and joined All Saints' College at the beginning of the year as a temporary replacement for Mrs Margo Whittle during her absence on maternity leave.

My education was completed in Japan where I gained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and a Teachers Certificate of Social Studies at Kanto Gamin University.

From 1980 to 1990 I taught Japanese and Social Studies in Japanese High Schools and then began teaching the Japanese language to foreigners. In September 1990 I was granted permanent residence in Australia and I continue to combine my teaching at All Saints' College with private lessons in Japanese for Australians.

My hobbies are: reading and playing sports.

Mr fan Ramsay Ian Ramsay, former Head of Carmel School, has come out of "semi-retirement" to teach in the English Department during First Term. He is standing in for Mr Keith Maughan who is recuperating after illness.

At present he is also studying for a higher degree from Aberdeen University. His previous teaching experience includes a position as Head of English at St. Joseph's College -Albany.

Mrs Patricia Chancellor My career began as a Chief Physiology Ecologist at the University of Aston (Birmingham) University Research Facility.

After 4 years employment at the Research Facility I left the Aston University to start my family.

I returned to study Genetics in 1980 and continued my studies on arrival in Australia in 1982. I gained Majors in Chemistry, Biology and Education in Adelaide and came to Western Australia to teach. I am also a member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

I continued my studies at Curtin

University and am currently studying for a M.Sc., after taking up studies in Analytical Organic Chemistry at U.W.A. My hobbies are varied:- my family (2 children), Embroidery, Bobbin Lace Member of the Lace Guild of W.A. (Wanneroo Branch), Ceramics, Sewing, Cooking, Gardening, Dining Out, 3 cats, 2 dogs and 2 horses.

My eldest child is currently studying Science at Murdoch University and my youngest studies Pastry Baking, Cookery and Bakery at T AFE on a preapprenticeship course.

Mrs Dawn Clements I was employed by All Saints' College to take J an Prescott's place for Semester I, 1992. Previously I was • employed by the Ministry of Education and for seven years I taught at Willetton Senior High School.

I enj oy teaching and have taught English to all levels, Literature to Years 11 - 12 and Theatre Arts to Year 8. I have also participated in other duties such as being a Debating Coach, the School Year Book Editor and have tutored students who speak English as a second language.

I also had experience counselling students when I assisted the Chaplain at Willetton Senior High School.

I hope to get to know as many students as possible before I leave All Saints' and perhaps in the future I'll meet up with some of you again.

Mr David Ashmore I am old and grey, but I have been teaching for only a short time. I graduated from Curtin University in 1988 after four years of study. I have been happy to return to All Saints' College this year as a replacement for Mr Short having recently taught here in a temporary capacity while Mr Schirinzi was on overseas leave.

My past occupational experiences are many and varied including Panelbeating as a tradesman and Shearing.

I am happily married to a wonderful woman named Suzanne. We have a wonderful son named Joshua aged two and a half and we are expecting our second child in mid June. Our small, but growing, family enjoy spending as much time as possible together and our main interests are beach 6

activities including snorkelling, scuba diving and beachcombing.

I am enjoying my return to All Saints' College and find my position both challenging and rewarding.

Ms Jenny Bell On leaving Kirkton High School I was employed at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee as a Medical Laboratory Technician in Haematology. After five years as a Technician I left their employ to study Mathematics at Dundee for three years.

This was quickly followed by a one year post graduate course in teaching at Dundee College of Education, resulting in a permanent teaching post at Harris Academy in my home town Dundee, in Scotland. I taught for five years before emigrating with my family to Australia in September 1987.

For the past four years I have been teaching Mathematics at Lynwood Senior High School before joining the staff at All Saints' College.

My hobbies are:- my family (l daughter), reading, listening to music, knitting and watching cricket and soccer.

Ms Sue McLachlan I was born In Terara, western ew South Wales but lived most of my life in ewcastle. I attended the local State School in Lesmond, Newcastle and completed my tertiary education at the Institute of Higher Education (Dip. Teaching) now known as the University of Newcastle.

My teaching career started at a wealthy Jewish High School in Masada in the northern Sydney suburb of St. Ives. I spent two years being devoted to school life and spending all my spare time in Sydney's peak hour traffic.

I moved to Perth on 17th January 1991 (a day of concern for many Jews in Israel) and yes! it was a tall, dark and handsome reason for moving. I am currently completing an Education Degree at Murdoch University.

After having several part-time positions in Perth I was very pleased to be appointed a full-time position at All Saints' College.

My hobbies include:- basketball and ballet. I have been dancing for eighteen years and have participated in classes with the Australian Ballet Company and the Sydney Dance Company.

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APPOINTMENTS

Mr Melville Fialho I come from the Island of Goa which was colonised by the Portuguese at the beginning of the sixteenth century.

Later my family moved to Bombay in India. My education was completed at St. Xavier's School in Bombay, among my fellow students was the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. I completed my Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Microbiology and Chemistry and then joined a research unit attached to a hospital specialising in the treatment of cancer. My next move was to Saudi Arabia where I was employed in the Research Unit at King Fahd University.

In 1983 I moved to Perth where I completed my Graduate Diploma in Education at Curtin University. After completing a REd and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, I am now close to completing my Masters programme.

I taught Science at New Norcia Catholic College for seven years and it was a sad day in 1991 when the College announced its closure after one hundred years in Western Australia. Since my appointment to the staff at All Saints' College, I have been delighted to find that the College is a very vibrant educational institution which focuses on the total development of the individual. I hope to be part of its future dynamism.

I am a cricket fanatic (my umpiring at All Saints' College has been totally unbiased!) as well as being a voracious reader, a keen gardener and I play an occasional game of chess and cards.

Miss Isabella Jennings I am teaching Mathematics and Science at All Saints' College and I have taught Information Processing for one term. So far I have found my time at ASC, on the whole, tiring but also exciting and challenging.

I was born in New Jersey, USA but have lived in Australia since the age of 1. I have been living in Perth for over 15 years.

I studied for my Bachelor of Science at Murdoch University completing a double major in Mathematics and Population, Resources and Technology (an interdisciplinary programme on environmental, resource and population issues). I also completed my Diploma of Education at Murdoch. I have always enjoyed learning and especially drawing together a range of different disciplines.

There are many things I enjoy doing in my spare time (something I don't have a lot of at present). I enjoy listening to music ranging from rock through to classical and recently I have become interested in South American music. I play the recorder, guitar and piano and last year I also started learning how to play the pan pipes. My other hobbies include reading, cooking, gardening, bird watching, playing tennis and going out to plays.

I am interested in conservation and environmental issues. I am training to be a volunteer docent at Perth Zoo to support the new conservation emphasis of the Zoo.

Mr Rick Kane Hi! My name is Richard Anthony Bartholomuew (sic) Kane. I was born in the same town as Lionel Rose, in fact, I taught him how to cook and to sing bel canto. I also taught him how to box but that's another story...

I was born on the same date as Joan Jett and Barry Cable, but not in the same year nor the same hospital. Or the same mother ... My life has been fairly uneventful apart from accidentally starting World War 11, writing all the "Beatle's" songs and being married to Prince Andrew until our recent separation.

My star sign is that of the "Libra" but there is nothing funny about star signs.

Nothing rational or intelligent either, come to think of it.

So I drift down life's wild, wild river "Ignorant of the water, I go seeking a death full of light to consume me."

If you just went "wow" um ... I didn't write that, Garcia Lorca did - a great, inspiring writer, as is Flannery O'Connor and the guy who writes the timetable for the Armadale line.

Well that's my life in a lie!

To all at All Saints' - merci one thousand times.

STUDENT EXECUTIVE CAMP We had no time to build enthusiasm about the camp: on the bus ride to Kooringal Bush Camp, thirteen would-be eager executive members were dropped off at what looked a good five to six kilometres from our destination. We were told to get there on foot with a map and compass.

Those five to six kilometres soon turned into three to four hours of sweating, heated discussions and most importantly team work! (???) It didn't make it any easier when Mrs Greville (there as an onlooker) decided to accidentally, deliberately slip and twist her knee. This meant all thirteen of us had to carry her (on a handmade, very original, stretcher) up an almost vertical slope. Then once at the top of the hill Mrs Greville deliberately stood up and began to walk!

After the excitement of the first day, we decided we were ready for anything! Well almost; but not a twenty four kilometre walk which we found out was on the agenda for the second day of the camp. The next day - with many pit-stops, water refills and quick dips - we made it to our destination; to find the biggest J arrah Tree in Western Australia, which was met with great enthusiasm.

Other highlights of the Executive Camp included a rope suspended from a tree which swung out into a very beautiful waterhole; a night for two, alone, in the depths of the woodlands with no torch; and many seemingly impossible games to build our team unity. All up, it was a camp which raised spirits, produced a lot of tears and made us realise, most importantly, what a team really is.

Thanks go to Mrs Greville, Ms Brandenburg, Mr Williams and Mr Kirke for all their time and contribution, it was greatly appreciated by all.

Catherine Pozzari College Captain

Music on the South Bank Concerts SUNDAY, 10th MAY at 3.00 p.m.

W.A. CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC SUNDAY, 28th JUNE at 3.30 p.m.

WEST AUSTRALIAN MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, 9th AUGUST at 3.30 p.m.

BRASS ENSEMBLE - W.A. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tickets $6.00 each 7

Former ASC Student Writes of Overseas Experiences Ben Clarke of Applecross graduated in the 1986 Year 12 group at All Saints' College. He is at present studying in the United Kingdom and his recent letter to the editor describes his experiences since leaving Western Australia.

"I am writing to you because I think some of my experiences would be of interest and value to current students at the College. One of the things that I felt strongly as a student who started at ASC one year after its foundation, was the sense of history that we were among the first students, but also had no graduates, let alone Year Twelves to look up to.

As an average high school student, I would like to say to the current students, that their school provided me with the foundation to set about fulfilling my aspirations in life, and the encouragement and support that I received there gave me the confidence to believe in my own abilities.

Since graduating from ASC in 1986, with a hard earned, but average score of 355 in my TEE, I have completed a year of Arts at U.W.A. and then a Law Degree at the University of Tasmania (1987-1990).

Following this, I taught English in Tokyo for a year, and saved enough funds to cover my accommodation and tuition fees required to undertake a Masters Degree in International Law at the University of Bristol, England. While in Japan, I learnt as much as I could about the culture, and customs of Japanese society. Teaching English is an excellent way of learning about almost every aspect of Japanese life, while enabling Japanese students to better understand the Australian culture.

One of the most exciting opportunities for cultural exchange was through "busking" at some of Tokyo's biggest train stations like Ikebukuro - where one million people pass by each day.

This part-time job also enabled me to pay my rent in the world's most expensive city!

I also met up with an old ASC friend Bruce Lee (1986 College Captain) who is still teaching English in Japan.

I am currently in Bristol completing my Masters Degree and enjoying living in an international community of people from thirty-four countries.

Ben Clarke with his Japanese students.

My closest friends are from Gambia, Botswana, Kenya, Swaziland and Eritrea, while I have also made friends from Georgia, Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Greece, Morocco, Lesotho, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire and many more countries. I have been attending a Jamaican Gospel Chapel which is in a predominantly West Indian suburb within Bristol. Although relatively poor and in what is sometimes a dangerous area, these people are among the most hospitable, loving and caring folk that I have known. They have inspired my faith in Christianity and my hope for humanity.

Upon completion of my studies in July / August, I plan to join some of my African friends and teach in Gambia (West Africa) for a year or so. Many post-graduate African students are Headmasters in their home countries and must make do with very limited resources and teaching staff in conditions which make ASC look like Parliament House! I hope to contribute to the educational development of an African nation, and look forward to experiencing its rich culture.

Upon returning home to Australia, I plan to work as a Lawyer for an Aboriginal Land Council, assisting Aboriginal Communities to gain title to sacred land, negotiate with mining and pastoral companies and protect their artwork."

Mr B. Clarke

PRESENTATION TO COLLEGE LIBRARY On February 19th this year the Leader of the Opposition, and member for Jandakot, Mr Barry McKinnon attended College Assembly as a special guest.

Mr McKinnon, who as Patron of the Parents' & Friends' Society, has made a personal donation of a book to the College Library each year. A copy of the "Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife" has been added to the Library collection as the result of Mr McKinnon's generosity.

After Assembly the Principal, Mr London, showed Mr McKinnon the building site where the extensions to the Junior School are taking shape. The Architect for the project, Mr Daryl Way, was on hand to provide further details of the project.

Mrs W. Gratwick Executive Officer All Saints' College Foundation Inc.

The Principal (left) with architect Mr Darryl Way (centre) and The Hon. Barry McKinnon.

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Science in the Junior School The Junior School is introducing an exciting new programme of cience and technology during 1992 and it will operate from Year 1 through to Year 6 in 1993. If students are to be competent in an increasingly technological society, then they mu t be exposed to relevant experiences from an early age.

Science activities enable children to learn how to solve problems, to investigate new thing and to organise and comprehend information. Science must provide the opportunity for children to experience real things through concrete object and to develop clearer understandings of the natural world.

To this end, the Junior School has developed a curriculum for all years, where the children can investigate concepts about plant, animals, matter and energy relevant to their maturational level.

For example:- children can be asked to carry out a number of investigations ranging from explorations of their own skin and discovering what finger prints are like, to what happens when water evaporates, which materials are best at keeping heat in, or what happens when something makes a sound, through to the many concepts of forces and movement, colour and light and many other scientific topics.

For example if Year 6 are to study the topic "magnets" then the relevant topic box will hold the necessary equipment (nails, magnets, batteries, bulbs, switches, acetate, polythene, etc).

The staff are enthusiastic about the new materials and the new curriculum.

The photographs show Year 6 0 working with microscopes as part of their investigations into "mould on bread and cheese". Four optimum conditions were chosen for this experiment - light, dark, covered and uncovered and the students charted the progress of the mould on a daily basis for seven days. The lessons also contained many opportunities for the students to discuss the differences that they could observe as to why the mould was developing in a variety of ways. Literacy skills were also integrated into the programme as the students all had to produce a scientific report on the results of their experiments.

With the consistent approach to the teaching of science in the Junior School, we hope that students will enter Year 8 with an understanding of the methods of science and technology, that they will have acquired scientific concepts that will help them to interpret the environment and that they will have developed an attitude of scientific inquiry. In the future these students could well be in the College's training programme for the Science Olympics.

Mrs J. Williams Head of the Junior School

YEAR FIVES MEET THE PRINCIPAL Early in Term One I invited the Year 5 students into my study. They came in groups of three ready armed with some questions to ask of me. They came well-prepared and were quite bold and forthright in their approach.

The main purpose of the activity was for them to meet with the Principal in a less formal setting, and for the Principal to get to know the student at a more personal level. I found the whole experience very satisfying and I was pleased that the students all eemed to have made a very happy transition into the College.

It will become a regular feature of the Principal's programme in future years.

Some comments from students after their interviews: "He is different to Mrs Williams."

"He doesn't get angry."

"He enjoys being Principal."

"He's big and scary."

"He's nice."

"He dresses like an executive."

"Soft hearted in some places."

"Very nice, helpful, a very happy Principal."

Mr A. H. London Principal

The Principal with (from left to right) Sean Houthuysen, Michael Jovanou and Matthew Koch.

Year 6 students using the microscope to study mould growth.

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.-------MUSIC PROGRAMME AT A.S.C.------, A walk along the passageway in the music area will give an indication of the variety of musical activities at the College.

Depending on the time of day you might hear Trumpet fanfares, Saxophone solos, scales on a Tuba or Pianists playing "Handel" or pop songs. You might be lucky enough to hear a Flute or String Ensemble rehearsing, or maybe the Jazz Group getting into the groove!

The Jazz Ensemble.

Three members oJ the Middle School Flute Ensemble.

We also launched the "Friends of Music" with an informal concert and the opportunity for parents to meet some of the tutors. The aim of this group is to provide support for the music programme through helping at various music functions, transporting students to engagements outside the College and fund-raising as well as supporting music students through being part of the audience at concerts.

Eisteddfod, the Year 11 and 12 Recital Night or "Friends of Music" evenings, while the College Concert remains the major performance night for our many talented students. At the moment we are exploring the idea of taking some students to Hong Kong in 1993.

Passing by the classroom you could hear 30 Recorders playing "Hot Cross Buns" or Verdi's "Requiem" blasting out from the C.D. player. If you venture into the Theatre you could find a Choir, the Orchestra or the Training Band.

Piano tutor Mrs C. Shipara.

Mr Palmer with Junior School music students.

Classical Guitar tutor, Mr Hassan.

This year has seen some new ventures beginning with a very successful "minicamp" on the first Friday of term. The formation of a Training Band and the "All Saints' Singers" a very select and dedicated group of Year 11 & 12 students.

Thirteen tutors visit the College each week to give instrumental lessons and to conduct groups, while the class music programme is taught by Barry Palmer, who is looking after all of the Junior School classes this year. I have responsibility for teaching the Secondary music classes.

During the year students will be performing at Assemblies and for local community groups. Some students may perform at the South Suburban

As well as the student activities, a very special group which meets each week is the Staff Choir. This year there has been a dramatic increase in male membership, in spite of the plaintive cry "I wish I was a woman, then I would be able to sing the tune!"

The music staff are a very enthusiastic and hard-working group who are dedicated to helping each student develop their musical ability. I am sure that this dedication will ensure that future years will show a consistent improvement in standards and an even greater choice of musical activities for students.

Mrs R. Bailey Music Department

Mrs Bailey with the College Choir.

The All Saints' Singers.

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Murdoch University Undergraduate Scholarships During the 1991 mid-year break, Clare Anthony had a busy time. Clare spent her holidays interviewing eminent Biologists, researching and preparing a draft report entitled "Conserving Australia's Plants and Animals from Extinction".

After perfecting her essay during the first weeks of Term Three, Clare submitted her work to Murdoch University. As a result of her high quality essay, an intense interview and gaining an aggregate in excess of 400 (her Murdoch aggregate was 435) on the 3rd of March 1992, Clare was awarded the 1992 Murdoch University Undergraduate Scholarship in Biological Sciences. This was an honour which was well earned. The scholarship provides much recognition and the sum of $500.00 per year for three years.

A variety of scholarships are offered to potential Murdoch University students.

This year there will be 8-10 scholarships, with one from all Schools of Study with the exception of Veterinary Science.

During May schools are notified of the scholarships. Interested students must seek nomination from a teacher. Students are

Clare Anthony receives her award from the Vice- Chancellor of Murdoch University, (Photo courtesy of Murdoch University) Professor Peter Boyce. then required to write an essay or perform laboratory analysis (chosen by the University). Dedicated students hoping to

gain an aggregate in excess of 400 are encouraged to apply.

Ms J. Brandenburg, Science Department

THE 1992 STUDENT EXECUTIVE The 1992 Student Executive has been busy - very busy. It all began in January with the Leadership Camp at Kooringal, one that included a twenty-four kilometre hike, an activity involving a certain Home Economics teacher (also known as Mrs Greville) faking a dislocated knee in promoting "stretcher building" and carrying her up an almost vertical hill, as well as many games which encouraged team unity.

After a minor cabinet re-shuffle, the Student Executive was inducted on the 5th of February, and work began thereafter. We had listed our priorities for the year previously, so to ensure they are carried out this year, perhaps with some minor changes here and there.

The Student Executive consists of thirteen members, the College Captain, Catherine Pozzari, the chairpersons of the four subcommittees, namely: Claire Young - Social Concern for the Wider Community Anthony Martin - Entertainment Elizabeth DuGuesclin - Care for the College

Brian Phang - Publications The eight House Captains: FORREST - Kristie Smith and Scott Jones STIRLING - Linda Downes and Dilhan Surin O'CONNOR - Lisa Pickering and Stephen Bell MURDOCH - Cher Gibellini and Craig Nelson The Student Executive has successfully accomplished many things during Term One. Lockers are opened each morning from 8.05am until 8.25am for students who have misplaced their locker keys. Soap has been re-introduced in the girls' toilets to encourage personal hygiene. Emphasis has been placed on recycling after Catherine's mention of the newspaper recycling located next to the rear College driveway off Brockman Avenue. The student body is better informed of House activities and College activities in general. Students have been made aware of the location of the suggestion box and, through the Student Council meeting conducted each fortnight,

ideas and suggestions are brought forward from Tutor Groups for discussion.

The four sub-committees have been hard at work organising their activities, not only during school time, but carrying out extra preparation in their own time. Elizabeth has drawn up a "Lost Property Duty" list to ensure the lost property room is functional as well as organising the leaving jumpers for the Year Twelves, and a "Free Dress Day" with a "green" theme, in aid of the environment. Claire spent many hours organising the Red Cross Door Knock Appeal, and has been working late at the College balancing the receipts. Anthony has been busy preparing for the 1992 Year Eleven and Twelve Ball, contacting bands and photographers. Brian has also been busy with Columba 1992, ensuring articles are written and photographs are taken to record the life of the College.

The House Captains have done well in the organisation of participants in the Interhouse Swimming Carnival. So often, such an event requires a lot of "chasing up" and "gentle persuasion".

Another initiative of the Student Executive has been the Fun Run for 1992, incorporating the theme "Run Against Asthma" the proceeds in aid of The Asthma Foundation. In promoting staff/ student relations a Staff versus Students basketball game was organised by the Student Executive.

The Student Executive has been busy in Term One with many activities, and will continue to be busy for the rest of the year.

With the support of parents, staff and students, the Student Executive will move one step closer to achieving its goal of being "the best Exec ever".

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ACC SWIMMING On Monday, 9th March 1992 some 70 swim quad members arrived at Bicton Swimming Pool for a demanding swim training ession. Under the direction of pecial gue t and Olympic hopeful, Dean Peter, the swimmers undertook a programme ranging from 2.2km to 3km.

The sprints and drill activities were specifically designed to sharpen the fitness and skills that students had developed since Week 1 of the College year. The value of Dean's work and the general training programme saw All Saints' College well prepared for the challenge of the "A" Division Carnival. Under the outstanding leadership of College Swim Captains Tamara Wishaw and Grant Wright, and Vice-Captains - Kristy Priest and Mark Pres ley, All Saints' College achieved their best result to date, finishing sixth against school far larger in student number.

Outstanding individual performances on the day were achieved by Rebecca Joyce who wa the Under 15 Girls Champion and individual race winners John Irvine, Nicole Springer and Darren McCool. Many others achieved placings, personal bests and supported the team to the best of their ability, both in and out of the pool.

Mr P. Whipp Physical Education Department

Award to Former ASC Student David Russell aged 17 was awarded a "Commonwealth Certificate of Thanks" at the 1991 Royal Life Saving Society Honours Dinner held at "Tawarri" Dalkeith on 7th September 1991. The Guests of Honour included The Governor - Sir Francis Burt and Archbishop Carnley.

The R.L.S.S. Honours List awards enable the Society to recognise volunteers for their invaluable commitment to community service. This particular award, received by David, is conferred by the United Kingdom headquarters of the Society and recognises outstanding achievement from volunteers throughout the Commonwealth.

David is participating in the Dial-AYoung-Life programme, resuscitation demonstrations and classes for both the elderly and teenagers. He is also involved in coaching lifesaving techniques for disabled children who are learning swimming skills.

O'CONNOR VICTORS IN SWIMMING

Tammy Wishaw holds the victor's cup aloJt after O'Connor's win in the InterHouse Swimming Championships. Congratulations to the team and captain Tammy Wishaw and Stephen Bell.

New Zealand Youth Netball Tournament During the 1992 July school holidays, All Saints' College will be participating in the Waikato Youth Netball Tournament in New Zealand.

A Pan-Pacific event, three representative teams of All Saints' most talented girls will compete against at least seven different nationalities. Two senior and one junior team will compete in The Secondary Schools Category, in anticipation of some very high quality netball, and many victories!

Miss Melanie Bozich and Mrs Jenny Logan are the coaches of the senior and junior teams respectively, and conducting coaching sessions twice weekly to enable the girls to reach their the high standard of skills required.

The squad members are: Lisa Balding Kym J ones Desiree Bell Paige Lewis

Kate Bevilaqua Leesha Monson N atalie Bowden Marnie Peacock J aimie Brook Suzanne Retallick Marieka Schaper Blythe Carter N atalie Dunn Rebecca Schaper Danielle Gates Jenni Simpson Cher Gibellini Georgia Smith Phillipa Goodman Merredith Taylor Chantelle Green Victoria Thompson Tasma Gregory Katherine Van Der Straten Emma Harris Briony Whitmore Fund raising initiatives for the tour have already successfully begun. Future ventures include: Quiz Night - 8th May, 1992. Tickets $5.00 each available from the College.

Goal-A-Thon We would appreciate your support.

Ms M. Bozich Physical Education Department

PHYSICAL RECREATION Self-Defence As part of their course in Physical Recreation a group of Year 10 students have been participating in Martial Arts this term. Working with instructors from the J an de J ong SelfDefence School the students have been developiqg techniques of selfdefence. The Head of the Department, Mr Neil Collins, reports that there is usually an equal number of both sexes in the groups,

but last year girls outnumbered boys in one term's intake.

Windsurfing The other half of the group ha been participating in windsurfing at the Shelley foreshore. Angus Cowling from the Windsurfing Academy has supplied the equipment and expertise for this half of the unit. Unfortunately, the gentle breezes didn't challenge those student who picked this sport up quickly.

These breezes did, however, give the rest of the class a chance to stand on the board and "go about".

Mr N. Collins Physical Education Department

A group oJ students practising their martial arts expertise under the watchful eye oJ instructor Peter Templeton.

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