College Quarterly December 1998 - Issue 39

tN rHtS tSSV£", • Absolutely Amazing Athletes • Riproaring Runners • Marvellous Mathematicians • • Extraordinary Exhibits • Riveting Writers • Sensational Scientists •

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The College's formal Internet website is up and running and can be found at

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At this time of year we are in the middle of spring, with obvious changes in the weather, heat

http://www. allsaint. wo. edu. au

returning in the increasing glimpses

Our thanks go to Casey Glass,

of the sun between heavy showers

who put the site together for us. Any members of the College family who would like Casey to help them with websites con contact him on

of rain, new growth in the College gardens and a sense of things

through their final school examinations, preparatory to

The College's Intranet website,

making themselves ready for the

which is also nearing

TEE. We have already conducted

student-owned end of the

Endings and begmnings

becoming different. As I write these

Mark Stapleton at the College.

dynamic, informal and

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lines the Year 12s are working

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completion, will be the more

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elections for a new College Captain and Student Executive for next year

College's web projects, and we

and the timetable for the Senior

look forward to the launching

School has almost been completed.

of that development with great excitement.

Editors Mark Stapleton and Helen Renwick

Proofing Bruce Groves Helen Renwick Cathy Riley Mark Stapleton

'tbe{tlme of year when we say hello and goodbye,

Robin van Dongen Carrol Western

e and farewell at the same time. We wish to make those

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are joining us for the first ti

feel welcome and cared for.

We want them to feel that they are an important part of the Principal Photographer Mark Stapleton

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College community and that they will become an important part of the heritage and the culture of All Saints'. We want those who ar~

about to cease their direct and formal contact with us to feel

tllat they have made a positive contribution to the combined aetlievemeots of All Saints' College, and to be aware that they

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will -.lways be wefcome to return to the College, as many do, to

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All Saints' College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek Western Australia 6149.

PO Box 165, Willetton Western Australia 6955.

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with the students who come after them.

to parents as much as to the students who are 'r final year, and to staff who are making ao'Change in the' teach of OIr~r.

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REVENUE

Other sources

$5,912,072 73.2% $1,968,649 24.4% $192,724 2.4%

Total

$8,073,445

Net fees Government grants

EXPENDITURE

Capital plant and equipment

$5,566,320 69.4% 6.4% $518,245 $331,153 4.1% $338,373 4.2% $125,250 1.6% $695,775 8.7% $450,450 5.6%

Total

$8,025,566

Salaries Teaching expenses Administration Maintenance Public relations Finance and loan servicing

Saturday Netball wind-up The ASC Saturday Netball wind-up and sausage sizzle was an opportunity for parents, supporters, coaches and team members to get together and celebrate at the end of the season. The main photograph shows award winners Jessie Barkes, Ashlee Ruthenberg, Erin Guppy, Priya Mahendran, Sunni Wentzel and Stephanie Tascon; inset are barbecuing dads, who, together with barbecuing mums and coaches, did a wonderful job for us all.

Gail Costello Dean of Students Saturday Netball Coordinator

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Year 8 Religious Education The Year 8s recently took part in an excursion to one of WNs most significant burial grounds. The visit was intended to provide interesting and stimulating information to help the students understand our history, investigate the ceremonies of burial and cremation and examine the

Aided by a detailed workbook designed specifically for this excursion, the students learned about aspects of alternative cultures and were encouraged to consider a number of important issues including the physical aspects of burial; the reality of our mortality; the cultural differences surrounding respect for and disposal of the dead; the need to respect cemeteries and treat them as places of reverence; and the need to understand the diversity of Christian religious practice as well as other beliefs within our community.

It was heartening to witness the respect the students showed for the grief and sadness of others and the enormous amount they gained from the experience, and it is hoped that this excursion will become a regular event.

fill Angel RE Coordinator

The climbing Barber My interest in climbing began with the Year 10/11 Rock-climbing and Abseiling Camp in Albany. The camp is well planned and encourages your interests in rock-climbing and abseiling while giving you a wide range of useful skills. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a slice of adventure.

Pictured: Logan Barber in action during the National Titles competition in Melbourne.

Since the camp my enthusiasm has taken me to climbing gyms around Perth including the Hangout, Rock Face, Overhang and the WA Indoor Climbing Gym. I have worked my way up several difficult grades of climb and made many new friends with whom I train once or twice a week. My involvement in rock-climbing has also taken me out of the gyms and to

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local crags such as Churchman's Brook and Darlington Boulders.

In August I entered the MainPeak State Schools Climbing Competition and gained the position of U/16 State Champion. This is a goal I have been aiming for since I started climbing and I am thrilled I finally achieved it. I also gained over $450 worth of prizes on the day.

In the October holidays I entered the National Titles competition at the Hardrock Gym in Melbourne and gained fourth position. This was a rewarding and enjoyable experience. It was great to meet new people and get a glimpse of the high standard of climbing in the eastern states.

My goals now include multi-pitch climbing at Mount Arapallies in Victoria and mountaineering in New Zealand and the Himalayas.

Logan Barber Year 11

Well, what an exciting night filled with energy, creativity and nervesI The 1998 Dance Concert was considered by all involved to be an outstanding success. The two-and-a-half-hour programme highlighted our students' depth of talent and involvement in the art of dance. Although small groups had already performed in a variety of extracurricular shows and concerts throughout the year, the College Dance Concert was the ultimate opportunity for these students to showcase their talents.

Over 130 students took to the stage in full colour and light, dazzling the audience of more than 400 people with a range of dance styles including modem, tap, classical, jazz, Croatian and contemporary.

For some students, the challenge of stepping out of their comfort zones and dancing in front of a few hundred people was reason enough to become involved in this project.

Other students undertook the task of choreographing pieces with their friends, enjoylng the opportunity to work with their peers. Whatever the reason, all the performers had one thing in common: on the night of the concert...EXCITEMENT! The energy backstage was electric. From Year 3 to Year 12, every student experienced the thrill of performance, and as a result the audience had a very special opportunity to enjoy the art of movement.

Sarah Richens Physical Education Teacher

1998 Dance Concert

Cast and crew

'It was a lot of 'It was a really fun and good concert. everyone did I was surprised really well. ' how much talent there was in our school. ' 'It was great to see people who have neverperformed on stage before get a real thrill out of being on stage. ' 'The suspense was great, waiting to go on stage. It was a really great night.'

'Great backstage atmosphere.

Recommend more people to go in it next year.'

'WE GOT LOLLY BAGS!'

'It was so much fun I wanted to go back on stage after we finished. '

Year 12

Brooke Smith

Susan Maxwell

Allison Birt

Naomi Barsden

Taryn Kees

Amy Tyers

Tania Benjamin

Kirsten Osmetti

Ashleigh Adamek

Kate Scorer

Aleisha Anderson

Leigh Grant

Amanda Baggott

Ashlee Martinson

Mark Bertinshaw

Breony Alien

Brianna Wheatley

Year 9

Ashlee Ruthenberg

Kyla Smith

Paul Kennard

Year 11

Tracey Wong

Talei Longbottom

Sunni Wentzel

Year 7

Gemma Hewitt

Brooke McCaffrey

justine Goad

Louise Cumins

Lauren Moffat

Elizabeth Sharpe

Kym Abbott

Katherine Low

Hayley White

Alix Marston

Bryony Crowe

Samantha Marks

Vicki Boardman

Jodie Linton

Amy Dale

Genni Mullins

C1aire Saltmer

Tahnee De Mamiel Emma Lambert

Courtney Patterson

Petrina Barrett

Tom Gardner

Stephanie Tascon

Alex Norcross

Claire Sprunt

julian Wilmot-Barr

Gemma Crouch

Eleanor Barber

David Tabb

Emily Dring

jessica Lambert

Richard Linton

Maria D'souza

jessica Hatton

David Alessandrini

Ellen Perkins

jessica Geach

Mark Newman

Hannah Fleming

Alexandra Rho

Andrew Mills

Emma Van Wyke

Sharna Avery

Year 6

Kimberley Angel

Sarah John

Brooke Loxton

Amy McQuade

Danica Quarrill

Blair Barker

Cherie Mincherton

Erin Alexander

Kate Minosora

Blake Bevilaqua

Emma Kitney

Year 10

Ben Richards

Paige Bowden

Clare Witham

Chris Dunn

Jordan Holtham

Carly Weston

Corey Tickner

Amanda Patching

Mitchell Manning

Victoria Blanckensee

Kent Mincherton

Amy Bracken

Years 3 - 5 Sheahan Arnott jessica Foo

April Brown

Year 8

Sharon Wong

Nicole Daniel

Louisa Kennard

Stephanie Miller

Kate Halliday

Nicole-Anne Newick

Tamara Kerr

Melissa Hooper

Lauren Nelson

joanne johnson

Tegan johns

Stacie Kennerson

jessica Tasker

Desi Litis

jenni Tibbits

Rebecca McGlinn

C1aire Cunnington

Invited artists

C1aire Wee

Nichola Hayter

Anthony Radich

jacqui Flottman

Rahni Greene

Kate Bevilaqua

jane Oates

Rebecca Ciotti

Melanie Herring

Sarah Hayter

Danielle Synen

Sara Kelsey

Kate Webster

Kirby Stephen

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The 1998 French Study Tour

but there is a lot of fun to be had along the way. One of the greatest rewards is to be able to use the language learned; to bring to fruition all the drills and regurgitate the dictionaries that students sometimes feel they are required to swallow.

From 19 September to 16 October, Louise Baillie, Amy MacKenzie and Shona Mills (Year 10), Simone Lindsay-Rae and Marjan Avini (Year 11), three girls from Penrhos College, one from PLC, two from Aranmore College and myself (tour leader cum 'Maman'), had the opportunity to be francophiles for a month.

For five glorious days in Paris we saw the sights of this most elegant of cities.

The first tentative attempts were also made at seeing if all that text-book phraseology really worked. How exciting it was to shop, buy train tickets, ask for directions and chat to the many young people staying at the Youth Hostel.

This introduction to French language, culture and food glorious food was followed by two homestays in Avignon and Aix-Ie-Bains. During this time the students were billeted with French families, went to school and saw a lot of Provence and the Rhone-Alpes regions. Their photographic memories are camaraderie experienced during the month.

Top: From France to Geneva for a day.

Centre: Les Baux de Provence.

Is all the hard work worth while? I think there would be a resounding 'Oui'

Right: La belle abondance.

Background: Les Baux.

testimony to the great beauty of the French countryside and also to the

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from this group of travellers!

Maureen Bradshaw French Teacher

A bigger splash: water polo hits ASC As summer sports have once again started, All Saints' College is offering students the chance to play in the Western Australian Schools Water Polo Competition.

This is the first time water polo has been offered at the College. The students' enthusiasm has been fantastic, with nearly forty people putting their names down to compete. This has meant that we have been able to fill four teams: one junior girls, one senior girls and two senior boys.

The competition involves twelve schools and twentyfour teams and is played in the first five weeks of Term 4. Players from this competition have the opportunity to go on and try out for State representation in the National Schools Water Polo Competition.

For many people this has been their first attempt at this physically demanding sport, and the results so far have been a credit to all those involved. Many thanks to Mr Whipp for his support and to Usa Watson, our coach.

Geoff Patching Year 12

Water poloists kneeling to attention (above) and in action (right).

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Year 8 English: fairytale performances Repulsa, Snoring Ugly, Snow White and the Seven Yobos and Cinderella drastically enhanced by plastic surgery: these characters and more were created by 8Y English to conclude their study of fantasy and gender stereotypes. The students demonstrated their understanding of the stereotypes used in traditional fairytales by changing the characters and plot and thoroughly enjoyed dressing up (cross-dressing in particular...), creating the necessary props, working as a team and, of course, performing in front of their peers.

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First Prize James Coghlan (Year 2): 'The Cave of Death' Years 3, 4 &: 5

First Prize Matthew Monaco (Year 4): 'Friends Forever' Years 6 &: 7

Joint First Prize Patrick Beilby (Year 6): 'Beyond Blackness' and James Harrison (Year 7): 'The Feathers of Death Row' Years 8, 9 &: 10

First Prize Daniel Chan (Year 10): 'The Dragon Head' Special Commendation Jenni Tibbits (Year 8): series of poems Years 11 &: 12

First Prize Emily Cheetham (Year 11): 'The Aftermath' Special Commendation Sarah Slade (Year 11): series of poems

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One day four kids went out playing. They came to a cave. But they did not have flashlights. So they had to go home and get some. They all came back to the cave with flashlights. They went in. They turned on their flashlights and looked on the ground. There was a skeleton.

'MAAAAAAH look,' they screamed. 'A skeleton.' Its empty eye sockets glowed in the flashlight.

They went further into the cave. They came to two tunnels. They could not decide which one to take. They chose the right one. They went through and found nice drawings on the wall. Then they found a chamber, and in the chamber there was a dead person. They realised that the cave was 'the Cave of Death'. They turned and ran for their lives. But the cave entrance had closed.

'Let us out! Let us out!' screamed jack and lames and Jordan and jerard. Then they found an underground tunnel. They went through and got outside at last.

A white rabbit brought Jordan a mysterious

Eddie waited nervously as Jordan and the hopgoblin's leader went

message asking him to come to the woods at

to talk. The hopgoblins just stared at Eddie, making him feel very

10 a.m. When he got there, Jordan found an elf,

uneasy. Jordan returned a little later with Eddie's parents and all the

Eddie, who badly needed help.

elves that were prisoners. They were all free to go. Eddie was astonished.

Jordan asked the elf, 'What is your name, and why did you send for 'What happened? What did you say to make the hopgoblins free all

me?'

of them?'

'Well, my name is Eddie, and I sent for you because I've got a slight problem. My Mum and Dad were shopping in the Elf Arcade and

'I just told them that it would be a good idea if, in exchange for

Mum and Dad went into a fruit store and they saw a sign pointing

some gold, they could supply fruit and other foods from the store,

to the ground saying, "Delicious fruit for a real bargain down

rather than hold prisoners,' replied Jordan.

here!". So they went down, but instead of stepping down they fell

'I can't believe it! You're a genius, Jordan!' shouted Eddie.

down right into a trap that the hopgoblins made to catch elves,' said Eddie. 'I have to save my parents. That's why I sent for you. I

'No,' replied Jordan. 'It just pays to talk about things, so that

knew you'd be the right choice and that you'd believe in us. You're

problems can be solved.'

a good and honest person.'

They said goodbye to everyone when they got out of the hole.

'How come you're scared of the hopgoblin?' asked Jordan.

Everyone thanked Jordan. They were very grateful. Finally it was time to say goodbye to each other.

'Because I'm scared that he's going to capture me as well, and goodness knows what's going to happen to us all,' replied Eddie.

'Bye,' said Eddie sadly. 'I shall never forget you and what you did

'They want the gold stones we keep around our necks. You see

for us, Jordan. You will come and visit, won't you?'

they melt it into a liquid and spread it on them, where their legs 'Sure I will,' promised Jordan. He turned and started for home. As

are missing and instantly a new leg grows!'

he was walking a pure, gold chain with gold stones on it fell out of 'What's wrong with that?' asked Jordan.

nowhere and landed in front of Jordan. He picked it up and on one of the stones was written:

'Nothing,' said Eddie, 'except that they don't free us. We stay as their prisoners.'

Friends Forever.

Jordan agrees to help Eddie out and they set out for the Elf Arcade so that Jordan can talk to the hopgoblins.

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As the rooster wakes the sun The moon slumbers to the nightingale's song Everything stirs to a brand new day Purple fades into gold.

Darkness starts to disappear Light calms the fear of night Every human and creature begins to stir Stretching, yawning, seeking food.

I awake in my soft warm bed Dreams sharpen into visions of my room The day excites my sleepy eyes Blackness is gone.

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What happens to the chickens when the farmer comes to the pen on the night before Christmas... ?

The hen, instinctively frightened by the blade it has seen kill all too many of its relatives, cowers in the corner. The farmer lunges viciously, brandishing his hatchet like a sword. Terrified, the chicken leaps into the air and digs its claws, as sharp as a hawk's talons, into the farmer's arm. Dropping the hatchet, the farmer twists his body in agony and screams. Covering the wound with the edge of his shirt, the farmer lunges again, armed this time with only his bare hands, and traps the chicken in a corner. With nowhere to run, the chicken is easily caught.

The farmer wraps his hands around the chicken's neck and twists savagely...

The chicks lie in the middle of the pen, pecking listlessly at the grain scattered haphazardly around, unaware of the cruel death that befell their mother, yet subconsciously repulsed by the stench of death emanating from the kitchen window of the farmer's house. They turn instantly as a scratching noise comes from the back of the pen. The chicks slowly move to the wall at the front of the pen and wait until, several seconds later, a hungry young fox emerges from a freshly dug hole, snarling and ready for a meal.

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General Sun Tzu considered his reflection in the mirror. The years had not been kind.

His light brown face was battered and worn, the culmination of countless hard-fought battles. Though old as he was, no other Chinese general was more feared than Sun Tzu. He had turned the sword of Heung Fei Long, withstood the treachery of Liu Keung, defeated the Seven Samurai upon the Windy Hill, and remained a champion among champions.

His eyes flew up and down his likeness in the mirror, pausing at the amulet that hung from his neck. Even now, after all these years, the amulet was still brilliant, the Dragon Head smooth and familiar beneath his touch, a myriad of colours shimmering with a life of their own. The amulet had been a part of his life for as long as he could remember, since the first day he saw it dangling invitingly from the neck of the old man as he was carried away from the burning wreck of his father's house, to the day it was passed to him from his master's deathbed. The old man had been his master and guardian ever since fire consumed his parents. He had taught him how to fight, how to live and how to survive. In some respects the old man lived on through the power of the amulet, guiding him, instructing him. But he knew that soon he would have to pass o

down the ancient amulet like those before him...

Bloated, blue bodies, float in icy oceans.

The ship, in all its majesty, has sunk below into the dark depths.

Screams of terror and cries for help, calls for loved ones and prayers to a deaf God, soon dwindle until an eerie silence falls over the crowd.

Water slaps against the lifeboats where survivors in shock, at the sea of bodies.

A baby in a mother's arms, a face frozen in a final desperate gasp.

And the call echoes across the ocean, but is only met with silence 'Is anyone alive out there?'

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Fundraising musicians The College Band burst into action outside the Parry Avenue shops one Sunday recently, making the most of a Sunday trading promotion to set up outside the shopping centre and entertain passers-by with good music.. .and good food, courtesy of a delicious sausage sizzle. Their efforts raised $200 for the forthcoming Japanese Music Tour and brought music into the lives of local shoppers.

Above: John Beaverstock turning a tune on the tongs outside the Parry Avenue shops.

Right: The College Band tuned to a turn outside Parry Avenue shops.

All Saints' College Strings a unique style All Saints' College Strings has established itself as a youthful and modern ensemble reflecting the culture and vitality of the students at All Saints' College. The focus of the repertoire this term has been twentieth century Australian music. Two composers in particular have been immensely popular with both staff and students at the College, as well as outside audiences: the first of these is a West Australian composer by the name of lain Grandage, whose Matilda Suite has been a favourite

to perform. It also proved to be a winner amongst the adjudicators at the Australian String Teachers' Association's String Festival, in May of this year, where the College Strings were awarded a Silver Merit Award for their performance.

The second Australian composer whose music has been a pleasure to perform is a Tasmanian composer by the name of Stefan Karpiniec, whose jazz-like composition Little Blue Train has been one of the most popular pieces with audiences this year.

The performance of twentieth century works is of great importance to the College Strings and will continue throughout 1999.

Also this year, College Strings has performed at the Lefroy Hostel on numerous occasions and future performances are planned for the city and at other venues. It is hoped that our youthful and vibrant approach will create a fresh and exciting view of classical music that will broaden the scope of audiences within the school and create a unique College Strings style.

Tanya Ramakrishnan Strings Tutor

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What's cooking?

Tracey Wong in the kitchen.

Tracey Wong (Year 9) was well rewarded when she created multicoloured children's biscuits recently: she took out second prize in the lower secondary category of the Value Added Quest, in which students were asked to research and experiment to create an original product that added value to a primary product produced in Western Australia. The Year 9 'Snack Time' class created snacks based on flour, and Tracey's flair and hard work led her to win the prize (although the prize money may also have been an incentive). Also in the College kitchens, Victoria Philp, a Year 12 Family Studies student, is working on a project comparing the economic and nutritional value of convenience foods. This includes a literature search, a survey of the staff's food habits (very interesting!) as well as the production of actual food.

Ellen Beemster Design Technology Teacher

Top right: Darrell Whltfield (Year 11): Chef of the Year.

Middle right: Year 9 'Snack Time'students wait to sample Laura Peach's creation for the Value Added Quest.

Left: Victoria Philp shows us the difference: on the right, the convemence food...and on the left, the home-made version

Year 8/9 Indoor Soccer Competition Term 3 saw the kick-off of the

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Year 8/9 Indoor Soccer Competition. The success of the tournament was entirely due to the efforts of Year 9 student Warren Lynch, who did all the leg work by organising venues, registering teams and

crowd on the last day of term, Hu Jarses ran out 3-1 victors in the final, Matt Willis of Golden Boots taking out the man-ofthe-match award with a sterling display as goalkeeper.

players, drawing up the fixtures, enforcing the playing

The tournament was well supported

rules, liaising with staff and so forth. Thanks must also go to

by the student

Shaun Choo and Nick Thrills and spills during the Grand Final.

Kilminster for their refereeing assistance, winner, with penalties eventually being

body with students of all years taking the opportunity to cheer on their adopted

and Cameron Kerr and Andrew Renwick

required to separate the teams. However,

team. In addition numerous members of

for goal refereeing.

even this was not enough to give us a

the teaching staff also assisted when called

winner in one game, which was replayed

upon. A big 'thank you' to everyone -

We witnessed some bruising encounters in

as no one could actually beat the

players, spectators and staff - who

the early rounds as the initial twelve teams

goalkeepers to score!

supported the competition throughout the

battled it out in two six-team leagues for a place in the finals.

term to make it such a success.

The quality of the teams that made the last four was outstanding. In somewhat

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September saw the number of teams

controversial circumstances, the semi-final

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whittled down to eight, and from here on in the teams had to win their games in

between Hu Jarses and Jolly Rogers required two penalty shoot-outs before the

order to stay in the competition. During

former progressed to the final against

this stage we twice experienced sudden death extra-times without determining a

Golden Boots, who downed Team 3 in the other semi-final. Cheered on by a vocal

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Final score... a definitive 4-1 !

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H~ ~Ul>l>~ The delighted cries of excited children have been echoing throughout the Junior School this semester as a result of the 7L and Year 2 children's buddy system. The children have been partnered up and have engaged in a wide variety of activities including shared reading, buddy profiles and buddy cooking activities.

Recently they had a cooking day when the Year 7 children helped the Year 2 children to make waffles. The waffles were devoured almost instantly and proved to be a huge success.

This programme fosters positive relationships between the younger and older students of the Junior School and is very popular with them all.

Inga McQueen Year 2 Teacher

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Year 6/7 students developing the fundamentals at

a coaching session.

One of the facilities available to students at All Saints' College is the delightful nine-hole golf course, which is ideal for students who wish to learn the game.

Junior School golf has run as an extracurricular activity for students in Years 6 and 7 for the past six years. In this time the programme has developed significantly, with the support of the Graham Marsh Junior Golf Foundation.

The programme begins with a four-week block of coaching provided by expert teachers such as Ritchie Smith and Neil Handcock from the Foundation, and culminates in the Junior School Championship, where an interest in careful scoring seems to become a feature of each round.

Judging by the enthusiasm and commitment of the students this year and in previous years, golf on a Tuesday afternoon will remain a popular extracurricular option.

Mike Tay/or Junior School Deputy Head

Mike Taylo" Richard Fronds and Jordan Gillot watch Croig Spector putt out on the College golf course.

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The Wizard of Oz This very special musical production was based on the philosophy that every child should have an important and special role. To this end, we cast two children for each main character.

Untold hours were spent by teachers Mona Lingensjo and Mike Jenzen coordinating, staging, directing and producing this extravaganza which would, however, have been nothing without the wonderful Year 7s whose excellent voices, acting and cooperation made it a very special musical production.

Our very sincere gratitude is extended to music teacher Barry Palmer for his talented and versatile musical direction; art teacher Pam Wood for the design and production of the magnificent backdrop; and parent Maree Holt, whose patience and artistic ability were behind all the props and several of the costumes.

Publishing news An exciting term's work investigating whales and

Book launch. Mrs Andrewartha represented

dolphins and how books are made resulted in a

librarians; Mrs Williams the publishing company;

celebratory book launch in the Year 3 classroom on

Mrs Phillips the printer; Ms Kennedy the designer;

the last day of Term 3.

Mr Stapleton the Sales Promotion Officer; and many parents and friends were the booksellers.

Earlier in the term, the children had visited the Fremantle Children's Literature Centre to study the

Everyone celebrated the joy of persevering to

drafts, dummy books and stunning original artwork

collect and represent interesting data in a beautiful

for Dreaming of Antarctica and One Less Fish. Both of

book to share with others. Cordial, tea, coffee,

these books cleverly integrated characteristics of non-

biscuits and sticky buns were enjoyed by all.

fictional and fictional text, serving as a valuable discussion point for moving the Year 3s from focusing on narrative writing to scientific

Keep those orders rolling inl (I've been

report form.

promised some royalties.)

Each child leamed to take notes from class readers, informational

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books, brochures, CD-Roms, encyclopedias and the Internet. There

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was a great spirit of cooperation as they helped each other to find information on each area of expertise.

Draft copies were carefully edited and then collated into very professional books, complete with contents pages, scientific diagrams, maps, glossaries and blurbs about the books and authors.

A study of the people involved in the successful production of a book revealed that many invitations would be required to the great

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J mp Rope for Heart Once again this year the Junior School registered in the Heart Foundation's Jump Rope for Heart programme. During Term 2 all children in Years 1 to 3 practised a variety of jump rope skills and other activities whilst learning about heart health in an enjoyable and challenging way. Children received an official sponsorship form and a series of 'jump offs' were conducted early this term.

All the students are to be congratulated for their enthusiastic participation in this programme, which helped to raise funds for the Heart Foundation's fight against Australia's number one killer - heart disease.

Sally Ramsay Physical Education Teacher

Science Talent Search Judging by our placings, the science

his study on the growth of algae from

teachers were most impressed with

fertilisers.

the students' work. Jessica Laidman (Year 4) received

"lit

SCIENCE TALENT SEAIC..

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received merit awards:

first prize in the

Arya Ashoorian (Year

Middle Primary

5) (Middle Primary

Poster Section for

Poster Section), for his

her poster about

poster about the need

the need for

for protection from

healthy food for a jessico Laidman pictured with her winning poster. jessico's talent and hard work recently resulted in her also being awarded second prize in the Design a ThinkSafe Poster Competition, run by WorkSafe Western Australia. Congratulations jessico!

Primary Investigation

Primary Investigations sampling from a small

to go by.

(Year 5) (Middle

second in the Middle

scientists, if the Science Talent Search Association of Western Australia, is anything

Armarego-Marriott

Third (Year 4) was

Section with his water

competition, run by the Science Teachers'

the sun; Tegan

healthy body. Cameron

The Junior School has lots of budding

Section), for her interesting study into the least amount of

creek near his home.

Vanessa Carnegie (Year

jo Bums with the Science Talent Searchers.

sugar required to set jam and Brendan

4), came second in the Middle Primary Photography Section for her study of broad

In Term 2, fifteen students from Years 4, 5,

Three other students

Manning (Year 6) (Upper Primary Photography Section) for his photographs

bean growth.

of fossils.

6 and 7 were selected to join Kathy Choate and I after school each Tuesday afternoon,

Third prizes were awarded to Jayma Martin

to submit an entry to the competition.

(Year 4) (Middle Primary Photography Section) for her static electricity examples;

Out of the fifteen students, nine children gained awards of some kind. All the children involved set very high standards

After careful reading and re-reading of the

Peter Dolzadelli (Year 4) (Middle Primary

requirements, the students embarked on

Inventions Section), for his interesting

their work, guided, directed and sometimes

device alerting you to the arrival of mail in

coerced by Kathy Choate and I.

your letterbox; and Ashley Chen (Year 5)

Jo Burns

(Middle Primary Investigation Section), for

Year 4 Teacher

JUNIOR

SCHOOL

for others to follow and are to be congratulated for their fine efforts.

College

Quarterly

Magazine

Natalie Davey

-

1997 leaver

During Term 2 1997, while still a student at All

is huge on cricket...and dominoes, which they play

Saints', former student Natalie Davey went to the

very fast.

Blue Mountains in Sydney for a selection weekend held by Youth Challenge Australia, which provides

Natalie's group had two major projects: the first, the

opportunities for eighteen- to twenty-five-year-olds

construction of a building for a

to help with overseas projects chosen by local

women's group which would involve

communities. Natalie was selected to go to Guyana -

cooking, sewing, etc, and the

and was the youngest member of her group to be

second, HIV/AIDS teaching. For this

chosen. A period of fundraising followed to help

component of the project Natalie did

Natalie to raise the $4,500 required for airfaires.

an educational training programme

Many people helped Natalie, but special mention

on HIV/AIDS. The group targeted

should go to the Broome and Fitzroy communities.

teachers, principals and students aged between 12 and 16 years at a

Natalie left Perth on 30 January 1998. Delays and

local school. Wednesday and Friday

the sheer difficulty of the journey meant that she

mornings were spent on HIV work,

didn't reach her destination until 6 February - a long

and the rest of the time was spent

journey by anyone's standards, but Natalie's trip

on construction work.

wasn't over yet. A Bedford army truck then took twenty-one people (plus food and baggage) to the

Natalie came in to the College on

village of Aranaputa, where Natalie was to be based.

her return and was clearly bowled

The journey took twenty hours...

over by her experiences. Her

Community work is the main feature of this scheme.

the atmosphere in the village but

photographs convey something of Natalie spent two and a half months in Aranaputa,

really only Natalie can communicate

which has about 300 people spread widely through

adequately the enormous amount

a valley. Average temperatures are about 39°C,

she gained from her participation in

although the heat is dry. The village people are

this wonderful scheme.

involved in subsistence farming: their diet consists of chicken curry, pancakes, and lots of fresh fuit and

For Natalie the future holds TAFE

vegetables and, perhaps as a result of their healthy

courses in Broome, the possibility of

diet, there is a very low incidence of cancer and

work in tourism in Fitzroy, outdoor

heart disease. The adults in the village are extremely

activities such as rafting and walking

friendly and welcoming, the children quiet and

and, perhaps, one day a return to Guyana.

reserved. (It was noticeable that there was very little violent play amongst the children.) The community

FORMER

STUDENTS