Old Saints' Newsletter Dovetails June 2017 - Issue 11

SAVE THE DATES! REUNIONS: 6.30pm at the Young George, George Street, East Fremantle 20 Year (Class of 1997) – Friday, 16 June 2017 Tickets available at: http://oldsaints.ascollege.wa.edu.au/20YearReunion1997 25 Year (Class of 1992) – Friday, 1 September 2017 30 Year (Class of 1987) – Friday, 15 September 2017 FUTURES EXPO: Tuesday, 25 July 2017: 6.30pm – 8.30pm BEER, BUBBLES & BITES: ASC Centre for Performing Arts | Saturday, 28 October 2017: 6.00pm – 10.00pm

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Old Saints return to All Saints’ for Beer, Bubbles & Bites 2016 Beer, Bubbles & Bites is the annual event where Old Saints and long-standing staff members are invited back to the College to network, socialise and enjoy good music and a moonlight tour of the campus.

From the Old Saints’ President The Old Saints continue to grow and develop and we are delighted to see many new members join the Old Saints’ Committee in 2017.

It is a pleasure to be part of such a committed body of former students who enjoy giving back to the community and volunteering their time to events and developing new ideas.

The Committee meets four times a year and all new members are most welcome.

The Old Saints’ Dunk Tank returned to this year’s Pasar Malam twilight market and it was a great fundraising success with over $600 raised for the Ethan Davies Fellowship for research in paediatric brain cancer. The Old Saints are proud to support charities that have been established by former students, and are keen to hear from anyone involved in such endeavours.

This year we hope even more Old Saints will volunteer a couple of hours

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to chat to the Year 10 students at the newly-named Futures Expo (formerly Careers Expo) about the paths their careers have taken. Full details can be found on the inside back cover.

Grace Itzstein, Futures’ Facilitator, welcomes Old Saints from every walk of life whether you have a degree, are an entrepreneur, skilled labourer or have succeeded in your chosen career without any formal qualifications, to come along and share your career insights.

On Saturday, 29 October 2016, it was ‘Back to All Saints’ for Old Saints’!

Over 150 people attended the free event and enjoyed viewing the new College facilities and the Art, Design & Technologies’ Exhibition over a glass of bubbles and live jazz from Old Saints Liam Hickey (2011) on drums, Vaughan Jameson (2010) on guitar and Matthew McGlynn (2009) on trumpet.

The delicious aroma of paella wafted through the night air while guests mingled. There was a battle to determine the largest cohort attending with 14 registering from the Class of 2009 and 15 from the Class of 2015. A headcount was taken at 8.30pm and the Class of 2015 was declared the winner.

Does the College have your current contact details?

Your cohort has a reunion every five years and we thank the Alumni & Promotions Officer, Mary Thornton, for her commitment to coordinate these events. Don’t miss out on news of your reunion – update your details today by emailing: mary.thornton@allsaints.wa.edu.au Sian Angel (née Morgan, 2002)

Old Saints’ President

Pasar Malam 2017 The Pasar Malam twilight market was held on a beautiful warm evening in March which helped the generous ASC staff step up to the seat on the dunk tank to await their fate! The Old Saints would like to thank Principal Belinda Provis and staff members Gordon Gatti, Adam Goor (2007), Russ Haxby, Mitch Jamieson, Erin Kerr (2003), Iola Knight, Sara Mano, Tim Russell (1990), Jacqui Shaw and Debbie Viskovich for being such wonderful sports and helping to raise money for the Ethan Davies Fellowship for research in paediatric brain cancer.

Congratulations to Bruce Lee (1986) who won the early RSVP prize of three nights’ accommodation for up to four people at Tweed Cottage in Blackwood Valley, courtesy of the Musgrave family. (www.winthropdc.com/TweedCottage)

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Emma Haines (2016)

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A number of students who flourished in the Arts at All Saints’ have pursued their passions beyond the College. It is wonderful to share some success stories of our Old Saints.

With the introduction of an exciting ASC arts initiative, The HotHouse Company (which offers unique programs and events linked with leading national and international artists and companies) has seen many Old Saints return to the College to work within the community.

Dan Ablett (2003) Old Saint and ASC Drum Tutor, Dan Ablett’s band performed won the Music & Musicals category, for their show So Fresh: The Fairly Average Dance Party, at this year’s Fringe Festival.

The Fairly Average Dance Band performed (on their second or third instruments of choice) hits from the 90s and 00s in front of a packed house each night.

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Ryan Panizza (2015)

Former Arts Captain, Emma Haines, is studying a Bachelor of Music Classical Voice at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Emma returned to the College to participate in The HotHouse Company’s engaging gospel singing workshop with Melbourne voice specialist, Dr Darren Wicks. Emma said the College and ASC singing tutor, Mrs Rosemary Jose, helped to develop her abilities during her 14 years of schooling.

Late last year, Emma won the North Perth Music Festival Drama Monologue Open (the same competition Heath Ledger won in 1995). Emma performed her WACE examination piece, Ophelia, from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Adam Mitchell (1996) Congratulations to Adam Mitchell, who was recognised as one of this year’s top ‘40 under 40’ people in WA at the prestigious 40under40 Awards run by Business News.

Due for release this year is the Australian sci-fi drama, The Gateway, starring Old Saint, Ryan Panizza, along with well-known Australian actors, Jacqueline McKenzie, Myles Pollard, Hayley McElhinney and Shannon Berry.

Directed and co-written by John V. Soto, the film follows a particle physicist (McKenzie) grieving over the loss of her husband who uses a revolutionary invention to bring him back to life, with dire consequences for their family.

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Ryan is also studying a Diploma of Acting at WAAPA.

Jimi Rankin (2015) Jimi Rankin was one of only two 2015 graduates to be accepted into WAAPA’s highly-competitive full-time acting course which has an international reputation for excellence, built on the success of graduates such as Hugh Jackman.

In March this year, Jimi performed with second year acting students in WAAPA’s production of The Blind Giant is Dancing based on Stephen Sewell’s 1983 award-winning play of political apostasy.

Nic Ramsay (2015)

Nic Ramsay (2015) is studying a BA Theatre Practice (Performance Arts) course, at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Adam regularly directs Theatre, Opera and Music Theatre for WAAPA, and has worked with Sydney and Melbourne Theatre Companies, Playwriting Australia, The Australian Theatre for Young People and is a member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab (New York).

“It is quite an honour to walk the halls and share the space that was once roamed by some of the greats of British theatre.

And London has plenty to offer, with some of the world’s best galleries and West End shows right on my doorstep.”

All Saints’ is fortunate to have Adam regularly run Drama workshops as part of The HotHouse Company.

Nic and Old Saint, Emma Haines (2016), caught up while she was on a recent holiday in London.

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Class of 2012 5 Year Reunion

Class of 2007 10 Year Reunion

Over 70 members of the Class of 2012 gathered for their 5 Year Reunion at the Tradewinds Hotel, East Fremantle on Friday, 10 March 2017.

On Friday, 7 April 2017 former students from the Class of 2007 gathered at the Tradewinds Hotel, East Fremantle.

Thank you to all those who attended:

Amy Andersson (née Elder), Lisa Blyth, Sarah Chen, Erin Dalton, Thomas England, Timothy Fardon, Jack Fletcher, Alastair Fyfe, Lauren Goodreid, Adam Goor, Sarah Green, Sam Hannam, Shota Hitomi, Kendall Hope, Ryan Kayser, Stephanie Larsen (née Duncan), William Larsen, Julian Leong, Chloe Lewis, Ian McGlynn, James Morris, Dea-Arna Prastidis, Timothy Schibli, Jessica Sharpe, Alexander Sinclair, Matthew Stephen, Stephanie Stidolph, La’Belle Tan, Kelly Tranter, Meagan Wood, Duncan Wright, Andrew Yallop and Alumni & Promotions Officer, Mary Thornton.

Joseph Ahern, Samantha Aitken-Fox, John Arakkal, Amelia Arndt, Gemma Baker, Charlotte Bayly, Dylan Biggs, Jessica Birt, Georgia Bixley, Dominic Brown, Allie Butler, Lucas Dival-Young, Alexander Drane, Tom Eastman, Laura Fisher, Taylor Gartner, Sean Glisson, Liam Goerke, Nika Golota, Tyler Greenaway, Madeleine Greenhalgh, Aidan Hobbs, Anthony Jerkovic, Mellery King, Mitchell Kirkby, Jemma Kirke, Jordan Korol, Katie Lambert, Joshua Lewis, James Lewisson, Sian Lilford-Powys, Kate Martin, Harry Mayer, Ashley McPhail, Claire Meyer-Rodenbeck, Harrison Morgan, Simon Mullins, Darryl Mursin, Michael Myers, Alette Nalder, Yean Ng, Mia Norton, Matthew Ramanah, James Rivers, Helen Russell, Jack Sealy, Lemuel Setiono, Sophie Sharland, Adam Shaw, Katelyn Stubberfield, Matthew Tamsitt-Pedrochi, Matthew Taylor, Nimityra Thilaganathan, Shannon Thompson, Kyle Thorne, Tori Vidler, Joanne Watts, Zachary Werner, and College staff: Helen Aguiar, Peter Gault, Belinda Gittos, Greg Hill, Christine Kroeger, Mary Thornton, Steve Tsocas and Deb White.

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Thank you to all who attended:

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Where are they now?

Old Saints team up for Relay For Life: Shannae Carnell (2015) Having already participated in Cancer Council WA’s 24 hour Relay For Life fundraising event twice, Shannae took the opportunity to form a team this year.

Alex Pooley (1998) Alex is not only a familiar face around the College as a parent, but he also runs the Years 10–12 Strength and Conditioning Club before school one day a week. Alex is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and enjoys helping the students to maintain their general fitness.

Lucy Townsend (2011)

Cam Wright (2015)

Flashback to 2011 when Lucy was the happiest House Captain in the world because O’Connor won the sport, cultural and champion shield for the first time in 20 years. Lucy now works as a Laboratory Analyst at Mérieux NutriSciences.

Congratulations to Cam (pictured right with brother Jeremy, Year 12) on presenting a wonderful Chamber Music Concert at UWA recently. Together with his brothers and friends, Cam performed for an audience of over 60 people and received a standing ovation. He was delighted to see ASC teachers, Greg Hill and Matt Lanigan, in the audience.

We’d love to hear from you Recently married? Started a family? Graduated from university or travelling the world?

Whatever you are up to we’d love to hear from you. Email the Alumni & Promotions Officer: mary.thornton@allsaints.wa.edu.au and share details of your career, life and photographs.

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Thirteen Old Saints from the Class of 2015 came together and raised $1 968.87 from a fundraising dinner and movie night, as well as other donations.

The quality of the music from the 10 musicians was outstanding and all profits went to The Water Project, a charity that builds wells to provide African communities with fresh water.

Cam is studying Mathematics and Computer Science at UWA and is an active member of the Old Saints’ Committee.

Adrienne Wright (née Hartley) and Rachel Beck (née Armstrong, 1986) Adrienne and Rachel became friends in Year 8 and when Rachel left in Year 10 they kept their friendship alive for over 35 years, even though Rachel now lives in South Australia.

Ben Anderson, Shannae Carnell, Megan Franey, Nathan Holbrook, Cassie Manifold, Heather Kostiw-McFarlane, Rohan Musgrave, Matt Stidolph, Hannah Thomter, Euan Tyler, Lily Tyler, Asriel Yap and Mike Xu formed the aptly-named team Relay of Thrones and spent 24 hours

ensuring the baton never left the track.

Nathan Holbrook won a medal for the most laps completed by a male after finishing a staggering 315 laps/85km.

“Relay For Life was a very grounding event. For someone with little experience of the pain that cancer can cause, it was a real eye opener. It was amazing to see so many people taking part and supporting the cause. I look forward to participating next year, and many more to come.” Rohan said.

“I’ve been a part of Relay For Life twice before and I thought that organising a team would not only be a great way to support a cause I’m very passionate about, but also a lovely way to spend time with my friends.” Shannae said.

Harmony Cup Champ: Tim Schibli (2007) In April, Tim was honoured to represent Switzerland playing Australian Rules Football in the Harmony Cup in Melbourne.

Harmony and two-time defending champions, Ireland, by one-point!

Therefore, we won the Harmony Plate (2nd division) to the surprise of many,” Tim said.

The aim of the Harmony Cup is to celebrate Australia’s ethnic diversity and harmony, and to use the power of sport to break down cultural and ethnic barriers. We may come from many different backgrounds but we are all Australians.

Tim is moving indefinitely to Singapore to continue his work in marketing for a web company, but will be back in Australia for next year’s Harmony Cup!

“The team met each other for the first time on the Saturday and a strong bond quickly formed thanks to our shared Swiss heritage and love of footy. By Sunday night we were undefeated over three games, beating Chile, Team

Tim still holds the College record for C Boys U/18 100m: 175 1.02 Boys U/18 100m Division 1 T Schibli (F) 2007 11.17

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Rebecca Long (2010) and Albert He (2010)

Gareth Parker (1999)

Craig Chester (1991) Craig Chester is the Head of Global Marketing for Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL), where he is responsible for APALs IP and brands such as Pink Lady® in global apple export markets.

Craig’s role takes him anywhere in the world apples are traded. He graduated from All Saints’ College in 1991 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce at Murdoch University in 1995, and a Master of Marketing at UWA in 1996.

After university, Craig moved to Sydney to begin work in a graduate recruitment program with SC Johnson and has since worked on many of

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Australia’s largest brands such as Carlton Draught, Meadow Lea, Greenseas, Edgell and Heinz. Before joining APAL, Craig worked in trade development as Operations Manager at Fairtrade Australia.

From riding pushbikes through Cambodia, helicopters in Monaco, helping cocoa farmers in Indonesia, watching Cathy Freeman at the 2000 Olympics and David Bowie in Berlin, Craig is a self-proclaimed ‘slightly above average’ student who has proved there are different pathways to success, as long as you start with a great education. He now resides in Melbourne where he has lived for the past 15 years, but still calls WA (Melville) his spiritual home.

Gareth is one of Western Australia’s leading journalists, broadcasters and commentators.

Congratulations to Albert and Rebecca on graduating after six years of studying medicine.

Gareth left The West Australian newspaper in January (where he worked for the past 13 years) to join 6PR hosting the Morning Show from 8.30am, Monday to Friday.

Gareth started as a cadet at The West covering local government, worked for two years heading the paper’s Melbourne bureau, was deputy online editor, and then covered WA politics for six and a half years – the past four as state political editor.

They also graduated alongside Rebecca McCracken (2008) and all three are now working at Fiona Stanley Hospital with a number of other Old Saints. They represent the final year of the MBBS before UWA changed their courses to post-graduate.

He lives in Bayswater with his wife Elizabeth and Labrador puppy, Charlie.

Mark Shelton (2011)

Mark, the Founder and CEO of BloomLab at St Catherine’s College, UWA has been awarded the John Monash Scholarship.

The John Monash Scholarship is a prestigious and sought-after post-graduate grant and Mark intends to use the scholarship to study a Master of Computer Science at Stanford University, starting in September this year. Mark regularly helps with the ASC Robotics Club when he isn’t studying or developing new entrepreneurial ideas.

Briana Preimesberger (2013) Mesmerised by the ‘magic’ of flight, Briana was determined to make a career in the aeronautics industry.

Born in Venezuela and now living in Minneapolis, Briana is on track to complete her four-year degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, with a Minor in Astrophysics, focusing on Control Systems and Fluid Mechanics.

Briana obtained her private pilot’s licence following her 16th birthday in 2012. On leaving ASC, Briana studied three semesters in Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University before being accepted into the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities’ College of Science and Engineering.

Moving into the Aerospace upperdivision program just last year, Briana has already received a department scholarship, and has been accepted into several National Honor Societies for her academic performance.

Apart from her classes, she enjoys teaching two university courses as an undergraduate teaching assistant – Environmental Biology, and Introductory Flight Mechanics.

Briana says it’s hard to say where she sees herself in five years, but that her dream job lies in aircraft design with a company such as Boeing or Lockheed Martin, or collaborating on an Environmental Science/Aerospace project with NASA.

Mark Dominy (1985)

Since completing Year 12 in 1985, Mark has carved out a career in Supply and Logistics, working in large corporations such as BHP Billiton, Glencore and CITIC Pacific Mining.

Mark recently joined the senior leadership team at Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd where he heads up the Supply Chain function for the Australasian region. He holds a Diploma in Supply Management and will shortly commence studies towards a Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

He lives in Landsdale with his wife, Tamara, and two daughters, Erin and Beth. In his spare time, Mark enjoys fishing, CrossFit, judo and playing guitar.

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Old Saints’ Celebrations

Petra Simojoki (née Lushey, 2002) Adam Tassell (1995) and Nina Tassell (née Leo, 1996)

Shawn Brogden (1995) and Gemma Brogden (née Peters, 2002) Congratulations to Gemma and Shawn Brogden on the birth of beautiful Chloe Marie Brogden. Chloe was born on Friday, 16 September 2016 at Fiona Stanley Hospital, weighing 4kgs and is adored by older sisters, Mia Brogden (13) and Kaiya Brogden (11).

It is not often that the whole of the front page of The West Australian newspaper is a full sized photo of two Old Saints with their new son! Nina and Adam Tassell made headline news when they welcomed their new son, Judah, into the world on Australia Day – he weighed a massive 5.95kg.

Chiropractor, Adam, delivered their baby in the front foyer of their Applecross home after a frantic, one-hour labour.

Judah (or Jude for short) is still a big boy, mostly wearing Size 0 (6-12 months) clothes and is adored by his three brothers, Jackson (6), Lucas (4) and Nathan (2).

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Stephanie Larsen (née Duncan, 2007) and William Larsen (2007)

Brad Channer (2001)

Timothy Fardon (2007)

On 29 January 2013 Brad Channer became engaged to the love of his life, Jude Channer.

Timothy Fardon married Dara Pamungkas on Saturday, 18 March 2017, five years exactly to the date they met. Dara walked down the aisle at Caversham House in a beautiful, traditional Indonesian wedding dress. The reception was held at Fraser’s Kings Park for 115 guests including Old Saints: Matt Stephen (best man), Tim Schibli (groomsman), Lea Budgen, Jessica Cumins, Amy Andersson (née Elder), Thomas England, Jack Fletcher, Demi Lawson, Matthew Vaughan-Davies and Meagan Wood.

On 29 January 2017 Brad and Jude introduced into the world Peter Bruce Harrison Channer, born in Cardiff, Wales.

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Petra and Tynan were married at the Point Walter Reserve, Bicton on a gloriously sunny day on Friday, 6 January 2017, by celebrant, Ken Booth (former Chair of the ASC Board). Petra’s bridesmaids included Sian Angel (née Morgan) and Erin Furness. The intimate reception was held at Little Creatures Brewery, Fremantle.

Stephanie and William went to the Year 12 Ball together. They became husband and wife at Cottesloe Civic Garden, on Saturday, 4 March 2017 – exactly ten years to the day that they started dating.

Surrounded by family and friends the bridal party included Old Saints: Amy Andersson (née Elder), Stephanie Banks, Jordon Barnett, Michael Culbertson and Meagan Wood. The reception was held at Rambla on Swan in South Perth.

William secretly organised a week off work for Stephanie and surprised her with a trip to Fiji, proposing at a romantic dinner on the beach.

Reece le Juge de Segrais (2005) Reece and Holly were married on the old Dunsborough foreshore on Saturday, 12 November 2016.

Mutual friends who are married introduced the happy couple and were part of the bridal party, as Reece’s best man and one of Holly’s bridesmaids.

Bottom photo, L - R: Luke Newing, Kaitlin Newing (née Preedy), Reece le Juge de Segrais, Kym Scanlan (née Lambert) and Chris John (all 2005 leavers), Alyce le Juge de Segrais (2007), Steven Thiele (cousin, current student)

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In Memoriam Matthew Jerkovic was a truly exceptional young man with a smile that lit up the room. He was a much-loved son, best mates to his two younger brothers Stephen (2011) and Anthony (2012), and a generous and caring friend.

Emma Louise Cordingley (1993) 1976 – 2016 After leaving All Saints’, Emma studied Law/ History at UWA. She also spent a year at the Sorbonne in Paris studying French History/Art. After completing an Honours in History at UWA, Emma lived in Moscow, Russia for three years teaching English.

Emma returned to Perth and for the last 13 years had lived in Perth with her partner, Andrew. Over the last few years Emma struggled with Bipolar disease and died on 5 December 2016. Emma will be remembered by her class as a very creative free spirit with a passion for English Literature and History – something she never lost.

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During his teenage years at All Saints’ College, Matthew developed strong friendships. He will be remembered from his school days as someone who was prepared to take every opportunity available, for his trumpet solos that stole the stage and for being the powerhouse in the rowing boat. In Year 12, he was Forrest House Captain, gained six College Colours and was awarded the ASC Music prize in recognition of his contribution to Music at ASC. Following high school, Matthew leapt into his engineering studies at Curtin University, with a sharp mind and a vehement drive. He graduated with a double degree in Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy. He thoroughly enjoyed being involved in the university’s vibrant Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) community and represented them internationally in the world mining games.

He was settled into his job at Newmont Mining Corporation, (experiencing Tanami and Boddington mine sites) and was a valued member of the mine emergency response team. Matthew told his

Matthew Jerkovic (2009)

All Saints’ College Futures Expo 2017

1992 – 2017

Tuesday, 25 July 2017 | 6.30pm - 8.30pm

brother on New Year’s Eve that he was glad to now have more time on his hands to pursue the things he loved to do, including exploring his love of fine food and wine.

Chisela Kanchela (2006) 1987 – 2016

Past students are invited to attend this year’s Futures Expo to share their personal career paths since leaving the College.

On his family’s first visit to London when Matthew was 12, they visited Harrods food hall to buy some items for dinner. Matthew selected pigeon, squab, pheasant and other exotic game and had immense satisfaction sampling them. On return from a College Service Trip to Vietnam in Year 8, Matthew’s first comment was that he had sampled snake and cricket, but was not allowed to try dog.

Chisela had an adventurous spirit and was a leader in the world of swimming.

Come along and enjoy our hospitality while you meet and chat with current ASC students from Years 8 to 13, and their parents. The knowledge Old Saints share is invaluable and we encourage you to participate in this key event.

The next projects following on from his organic vegetable gardening and brewing, were going to be roasting coffee beans and smokng meat.

Always having three projects on the go, Matthew was also teaching himself Spanish as he drove to the mine site each week – no doubt to apply when he got the overseas posting he was hoping for. Matthew was passionate about the outdoors and would go skiing and camping as much as he could. He loved being on the family property where he could tend to the grapevines and sheep and “be a farmer”.

Matthew was an inspiring individual, with a strong sense of character, breadth of interest, and grand dreams. He will continue to inspire everyone he came into contact with, to be fearless and have the courage and compassion to embrace life.

Born in Ndola, Zambia, Chisela moved to Perth in 2003 with his guardians Jill and Dave Black, after Jill (a swimming coach) noticed his talent in the pool while on a trip to Africa. Chisela was warmly-welcomed into the All Saints’ community as a Year 10 student and began training in the College’s Aquatic Centre with Director of Swimming and former Olympian, Mr Tom Stachewicz.

The following year, at the age of 17, Chisela represented his home country of Zambia at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Chisela also held numerous age group national records in 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke and competed in many notable competitions around the world, including the World Championships in Barcelona (2005), Western Australian State Championships (2006), and the Commonwealth Games (2002 and 2006).

All Old Saints who volunteer their time at the Futures Expo will be offered a light dinner on arrival and free barista-made refreshments over the two-hour event (please be in the new Years 5/6 building by 5.45pm for dinner).

Your valuable contribution can be for as long as you wish and there is no obligation to stay for the entire duration of the Expo. If you can volunteer your time, please register here: http://oldsaints.ascollege.wa.edu.au/Expo2017 For further information, please email Futures’ Facilitator, Ms Grace Itzstein: Grace.Itzstein@allsaints.wa.edu.au

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After graduating from ASC, Chisela moved back to Zambia and started coaching for the Olympic Youth Development Centre in Lusaka.

Sadly, at the age of 29, Chisela suddenly passed away last year. His funeral took place in his home of Ndola.

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