The Dove Summer 2008/2009 - Issue 61

From the Editor Editor Sian Orchard

Art Director Tony Clarke, Spirit

Printer Lamb Print

Photography Community Relations Department, Community Newspaper Group, Rob Johnson, Academy Photography, Mr Steve Tsocas, Miss Jaelle Wiedemann, College staff and students

Editorial Contributors Staff, students and College community members

Proof Readers Mr Anthony Radich, Miss Sian Orchard, Mrs Jill Green, Mrs Karen Spencer

All Saints' College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149 PO Box 165, Willetton WA 6955 Senior School: Junior School:

(08) 9313 9333 (08) 9313 9334

www.allsaints.wa.edu.au

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FOR many students fortunate to receive an All Saints' College education, the journey does not end after Year 12 graduation. Our former students are members of the College community for life, and each has contributed to the history of the College in their own special way. The College values its relationships with all current and former College families, and looks forward to a continuing association long after students leave the school and begin their adult lives.

Since All Saints' foundation in 1981, one extended family has had an ongoing presence and involvement throughout the 27-year history of the College. 2008 held a special significance for this family as it celebrated the Year 12 graduation of Dane McKnight, the eldest son of All Saints' foundation student Michelle Kenworthy (1985 Leaver). This family's presence looks likely to continue well into the future with Michelle's second son Theodore enrolled at the College for Year 8, 2010. To read more about their active involvement across all facets of College life, see page 48 of this edition of The Dove.

The passion, commitment and contributions of such families form the essence of what it means to be part of this College community. Many people who visit our campus for the first time comment on the warm, friendly and supportive environment among students, staff and members of the wider College community. These positive interactions and experiences see several of our former students return to the College to provide their own children with an All Saints' education. Thank you to all current and former College families for their ongoing support and we look forward to nurturing and developing these relationships even further in the years to come.

Cover Caption: Anglican Archbishop Roger Herft officially opens, names and blesses the new central courtyard redevelopment with College Chaplain Father Braden Short on All Saints' Day, 31 October 2008.

Anglican - Co-educational- Quality Education - Kindergarten to Year 13

Inside this issue 4

From the Principal

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From the Head of Junior School

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As the Chaplain sees it

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Junior School

All Saints' Day Official opening, naming and blessing of central courtyard redevelopment in the Senior School

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Transition Program Years 7/8

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Senior School

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From the Parents & Friends' Society

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Gondwana National Choral School

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Young composers compare notes

From the Archives A history of Senior School House names

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Marvellous mathematical minds

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Evening with an Author series

14 Operation Christmas Child Appeal 15 Art & Technology Exhibition 16 Staff news Principal wins prestigious Klingenstein Fellowship, Volunteers' Afternoon Tea, Staff support Pink Ribbon Day, wedding bells and baby joys, Learning Support welcomes Education Assistant, staff achievements

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From the Old Saints' President

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Old Saints 10 Year Reunion, Family celebrates 27-year history with the College, Where are they now?, In memory

THE dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of good news or peace.

It forms an integral part of the All Saints' College crest and represents the school's commitment to the spiritual and moral development of its students.

The magazine title also links in with the College's other major publication, the Calumba year book, which is Latin for dove.

Mrs Sue Sondalini - College Archivist

THE first issue of the College Quarterly was produced in May 1988 using the school colours and logo in a masthead, and providing College news in a magazine format.

As the name suggests, the magazine was originally published four times a year and averaged six pages in the earlier editions.

The first full-colour gloss version of College Quarterly was published in July 1993. This was printed in portrait format until the magazine was changed to a landscape design in May 1999.

In May 2002 the title College Quarterly was abbreviated to CQ, and this name remained until the end of 2006, when it was renamed The Dove. Over recent years the magazine has grown to 52 pages.

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From the Principal Dr Geoffrey Shaw - Principal

ALL Saints' College Principal Or Geoffrey Shaw will spend the first two months of 2009 in the USA (see page 16). He will examine research on co-education and work with the Heads of several major US private schools, discussing programs which can maximise the learning effectiveness of co-educational schools.

Here, he reflects on co-education in Pertn.

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ONE of the common educational debates, one which obviously is of importance to us at All Saints' College, is over the comparative effectiveness of co-education and singlegender schooling. It is a curious situation that some Perth parents who are considering sending their children to All Saints' occasionally see our being co-educational as a peculiarity or even as a disadvantage. The schools they consider as their other options are all-boy or all-girl schools and they assume these provide a higher quality of education.

This is a perspective I encounter from time to time when I interview prospective families, and some of our College parents have reported encountering it among their friends outside the All Saints' community.

I believe there is a simple historical explanation for this: the private schools which have long-standing reputations in Perth are the traditional single-gender schools; these were established in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and were based on old models of the English, boys' "public schools", and the separate set of schools founded to educate, or finish, "young ladies".

All Saints' appeared on the scene decades after the foundation of these traditional Perth schools which had since formed two distinct

and easily identified groups through their sporting associations. Because we belong to a different historical period and are not a member of their sporting associations, we are separate. We are now widely regarded as a school of comparable quality but it has taken considerable effort for us to be viewed in that way, and the short-hand thinking still sometimes omits us when quality is equated with membership of the boys' or girls' school sporting associations. This sort of short-hand judgment is much rarer in other Australian states or England or the USA, where larger numbers of high-quality co-educational schools are present as an expected part of the range of choices.

Is there any more substantial, thoroughlyresearched basis on which to compare the quality of the two styles of school?

There is no accepted research showing that either boys or girls achieve more highly in either single-sex or mixed schools. With that furphy failing to find a supporting foundation, when the educational merits of the two forms of schooling are considered now, some people refer to differences in the ways boys and girls learn.

In her very important 2004 book, Beyond the Great Divide, Judith Gill considered the

research available at that time into the ways people learn. Gill's summary of the research may be encapsulated in four quotations from the book: By the mid 1970s a good deal of psychological research had established the fact that cognitive differences between males and females were both small and inconsistent over time, so much so as to warrant great caution in publicising their existence... Thus there is a large body of established research that discredits the idea of innate sex difference in intellectual functioning. (p47) From a purely cognitive perspective it seems that boys and girls go about the work of learning in similar ways, just as do people from different cultures and different age brackets. At the same time, from the indications above, what they learn and how quickly the learning progresses may well be influenced by the particular period and culture. (p48) Sex-segregated schooling may be most appropriate in societies with rigid gender distinctions. (p49) Even more importantly, in every case of gender differences in intellectual functioning... the degree of overlap is much greater than the degree of difference. This means that boys

and girls taken as a group are more like one another than are all the boys or all the girls taken separately While the overall score for girls on literacy achievement may be ahead of that of boys, these averages mask the fact that there will be many boys who score highly on this dimension and are indeed better than a good many girls. Thus it is unwise for teachers to accept notions that generalise in terms of gender differences in cognition as in every classroom there will most likely be some students on any dimension who are better than some others of the opposite sex. (p48) However, there can be no doubt that the 'difference' thesis is attractive to many people in that it does readily explain so much and, in so doing, it removes responsibility from teachers. The implication that the learning style is already pre-set means that there is little to be done about it. (p49) In other words, there is no solid research basis for segregating girls and boys because of different learning styles. If they are segregated, it is likely the learning environment will still be inappropriate for numbers of students. The need is for the school's learning environment to respect a wide spectrum of styles and needs.

It has always been All Saints' College's

Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group

perspective that our society requires men and women to work together, collaborating and cooperating. Our young people need to develop an understanding of one another and need to be able to work with and learn with one another. Their learning environment needs to be heterogeneous and inclusive, as

their social and work environments are and will be. With the experience of a mixed school environment, they will be able to continue to learn and to contribute without surprises, collaboratively productive.

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Father Braden Short College Chaplain THERE is much that makes me proud of our College.

ALL Saints' students earned our respect again in 2008, being superb ambassadors for their generation and humbling me with their ability to teach, by example. If I had to choose one event to highlight what makes me proud, it would be the way our students cared for each other at the funeral service held in our Performing Arts Centre recently. Many in our community were deeply touched by this tragedy.

The feelings of helplessness and grief can paralyse. Yet, out of pain came the gifts of compassion and care, which continue to be a hallmark of who we are as members of the All Saints' College community. Many adults could have learned (some of us did) from that event.

Students did not avoid the pain, they gave their own time, were thoughtful, respectful, and sacrificed their Saturday to help in invisible but vital ways, enabling the smooth management of the funeral and supporting each other. They acted as gracious hosts, and behaved in a way that left me wondering how young people were so often misjudged.

A report in The Australian quotes a study that purports to have discovered the average Australian father spends as little as one minute

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a day with his children. If the study has any validity, then the question needs to be asked; what value do we place on our young people, our relationship with them, their education, their sense of self and worth? If we spend one minute a day with our children, how do we impart wisdom, compassion, a balanced world view and above all else, love?

In a world that continues to change rapidly, the importance of both a good education and a firm foundation based on feeling loved, valued, accepted and needed is paramount.

As we look to 2009, let us continue to work together so that our young people might be best prepared for tomorrow. God gives the will and the power to achieve, but we are the conduit God uses to provide the motivation and encouragement.

The Lord be with you during this Holy Season, enjoy the company of your children, teach them and learn from them and above all, let us thank God for the gift of their presence in our lives. Amen.

College News

All Saints' Day celebration goes down in College history ALL Saints' College community members and special guests celebrated an important day in the school's history on Friday, 31 October 2008.

ALL Saints' Day is the biggest annual

liturgical event in the College calendar and a celebration of the school's foundation since 1981. But the 2008 event will go down in All Saints' history books, as it also coincided with the official opening and naming, of the redeveloped central courtyard in the Senior School.

Following the traditional All Saints' Day formal Eucharist in the morning, Anglican Archbishop Roger Herft named, blessed and officially opened the central courtyard in front of a big crowd of College community members and invited guests. The Common is the winning name for the new student recreation area, which was put forward by two All Saints' students and a College parent.

Thank you to the Parents and Friends' Society for their significant funding contribution towards the redevelopment project, and for coordinating the renaming competition.

Murdoch MLA Christian Porter, Melville City Councillor and former College parent Clive Robartson, former College Principal The

Reverend Peter Laurence, and current and former Board of Management members were among the invited guests.

The new $950,000 central courtyard is the first exciting project in a series of proposed building developments for All Saints' over the next 25 years. Construction work on the former Bush Court started in April 2008 when the site was cleared and levelled. More than 6500sqm of soil was removed and the new courtyard extends over 7000sqm.

The area provides several safe, comfortable, open and attractive areas for small groups of students to interact positively and it is wonderful to see so many staff and students embracing the area, both as an outdoor classroom and a passive recreation area.

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Gondwana National Choral School A MEMORABLE year of musical highlights at All Saints' College in 2008, has culminated in the selection of four students to the Gondwana National Choral School.

YEAR 12 student Timothy Deacon and Year 6 students Kristina Lang, Josephine Langford and Vern-Sim Loh, are among only 24 Western Australian students accepted into the choral school for 2009.

The students were required to sing a musical piece in a video audition at Pen rhos College recently, which was then sent to Sydney for selection by a judging panel.

In January they will fly to Sydney where they will join about 240 musically talented and gifted young people aged between 10 and 21 from across Australia.

The students will participate in a twoweek intensive course involving choral and sectional rehearsals, composition and writing workshops, chamber orchestra and other art form sessions, all of which will come together in a final concert.

"Having four students accepted into the Gondwana National Choral School is a pleasing outcome reflecting the extent and success of the All Saints' College vocal and choral program," Junior School Music Coordinator Anette Kerkovius said.

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voice development and singing has provided a broad base of talented students who choose to join our eight choirs.

"We are delighted that four of our students have this opportunity to extend their choral experience on the national stage," Mrs Kerkovius said.

The students' achievements cap off a memorable year for the All Saints' College music program.

Sydney composer, arranger and performer Daniel Walker was composer-in-residence at the College for a week in June, culminating in the performance and live recording of commissioned choral works for each choir at Wesley Church in Perth.

Senior School Music students performed at Sydney Opera House, two Junior School choirs travelled to Bunbury for a regional tour and the Junior Voices choir won the Fremantle Eisteddfod.

Mrs Kerkovius said it was exciting to watch the College choral and instrumental students continue to develop and mature as they embraced the varied musical opportunities and experiences available to them.

Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group

Young composers compare notes Mrs Susan Sal-Short - Junior School Music Teacher YEAR 6 Junior School students Josephine Langford and Kristina Lang began their music composing partnership during the Junior Chamber Choir Tour to Melbourne in 2006.

Since then, their works have met with success at the 2008 Fremantle Eisteddfod (second place for original composition) and The West Australian Newspaper's Sea Shanty Songwriter's Competition (first place for original composition, together with Ellen Mason). Year 12 All Saints' student and fellow successful composer, Glenn Tippett, achieved first place for original composition at the 2008 Fremantle Eisteddfod.

During Composer-in-Residence Week in June 2008, the three College composers were invited to work with Mr Daniel Walker to sharpen their skills and get tips from a professional composer.

The trio met recently to share notes about getting started in composing music and song.

WHEN DID YOU REALISE YOU WANTED TO START WRITING MUSIC? J: We started writing on a bus. I was humming a tune and Kristina thought she would add some words to it. It kind of emerged from there.

K: Mrs Kerkovius told us about a competition we could enter so we went for it from there.

G: I started composing in Year 8, the same year I began learning piano. I started putting my compositions on paper in Year 10.

WHAT COMES FIRST, THE MUSIC OR THE LYRICS? J: It depends where you are, sometimes the songs and words come at the same time.

K: If you have a piano available you can pick out a tune then add the words.

G: My compositional range varies from instrumental pieces to writing songs for the band I am in with a group of friends.

WHEN YOU COMPOSE TOGETHER, WHO DOES WHAT? J: We work on the words together.

K: Mostly I make the arrangements on the piano or I add the chords to Josephine's melodies that she sings to me.

G: I'm currently in the process of writing a piece of music for an orchestra, as well as a choral work.

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION? DO YOU COMPOSE IN THE CAR, OR IN THE SHOWER? J: Sometimes I use the keyboard to play tunes. One day I was playing the piano, I saw my shadow cast across the piano and that became the inspiration for my song Shadows.

K: I like to talk a lot on the phone sometimes we share songs across the phone.

G: Sometimes I have a melody in my head, then I write it down before I forget and it develops from there. Other times, my compositions come from doing improvisation work. My music always depends on the mood I am in at the time.

WHICH INSTRUMENT DO YOU USE TO BEGIN YOUR COMPOSITIONS? J: We both use piano.

G: Piano

K:

I haven't decided yet -I'd love to be a singer. We want to keep composing and singing together for the next few years.

G: I am hoping to be accepted into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) to study towards a Bachelor of Music degree majoring in Composition.

I'm not sure what from there, maybe writing for film or plays. I'd love to be an entertainer.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN LEARNING YOUR INSTRUMENTS? J: I studied violin for six months and I'm currently learning saxophone.

K: I have been learning for five years and am studying for Grade 5 Piano. I also studied violin for three years at school.

G: I have been learning piano since I was in Year 8, I'm currently studying Grade 7 Piano as well as Grade 5 theory.

Post script: Josephine recently won the WA Music Industry Association's Song of the Year Competition (Primary School under 12 section) for her composition Shadows.

HOW DO YOU RECORD YOUR WORK? K: We write down the lyrics but have not yet started to write down the music notation.

G: I handwrite my compositions, and I record them on a program called Pro- Tools.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO START COMPOSING? J: Get a musical instrument - we recommend a piano.

K: We have started a journal in which we put all the words for our songs. Pick a theme and think of lots of rhyming words.

G: I recommend learning the piano to begin, and do whatever it takes to inspire you.

WHERE TO FROM HERE? WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE WITH YOUR COMPOSITIONS? J:

I want to make more advanced pieces of music, and write a song that will be played on the radio and possibly be famous at a young age.

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Marvellous mathematical minds

A POLICY of the Mathematics Department and'the College, is to expose All Saints' students to a wide variety of challenges and competitions. Consequently, the Mathematics Department has entered students from several year groups into the Australian Mathematics Competition, International Competition for Schools and Assessments, Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad, Senior Mathematics Competition, Have Sum Fun and Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad, among others.

The calibre of students who were entered, and in some cases specifically invited, ensured All Saints' College students dominated the mathematics competitions in Western Australia. They won many competitions and received High Distinctions, Prizes and Medals.

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in the annual Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) Have Sum Fun competitions across all three divisions; Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary.

More recent events included the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) which saw Ferris Xu (Year 11) receive a Medal, Xin Zheng Tan (Year 9) receive a Prize, and Andrew Korol (Year 7) receive the Prudence Award as well as a Prize. A Prize is awarded to the top 1 % of students in the AMC, the Prudence Award is awarded to the student with the highest number of consecutive correct answers, and Medals are awarded to about the top 0.01 % of students who sat the AMC. These three students were presented with their Medals and Prizes at two separate awards ceremonies held at the University of WA, organised by the Australian Mathematics Trust.

The International Competitions for Assessment and Schools (ICAS), a one-hour problem solving competition, was another success for our mathematics students. Three students were awarded Medals for achieving the top score in the State for their year group.

As well as these, three High Distinctions (top 1%) and 16 Distinctions (top 10%) were awarded to students in Years 7 to 12.

The annual Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad was held in November at the University of Western Australia and is the main Olympiad for Year 9 students. In 2008, three students from Year 9 including

Monica Leslie, Xin Zheng Tan and Brandon Loo were joined by Year 7 student Edward Yoo to form a team. They competed against 55 teams from across the State and were outstanding on the day, gaining an overall second placing. Two students also achieved the third highest score of the day for the individual component of the competition.

Mrs Monique Ellement Mathematics Extension Teacher

National Mathematics Talent Quest IN Term 2, Junior School students in the Years 4 to 6 extension mathematics groups worked on the Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) Mathematics Talent Quest. All groups submitted a high standard of entries into the state-wide competition.

THE Quest involved students working in small groups on an open-ended mathematical investigation in which each group decided on how they would present their findings. One group of Year 5 students including Bronwen Anderson, Joel Bendotti and Heather KostiwMcFarlane chose to investigate Symmetrical Time. This involved investigating symmetrical digit patterns in the 24-hour digital clock.

They were very thorough and went beyond their original brief, investigating vertical and horizontal mirror symmetry within the 24hour clock. They produced a model digital clock and presented their findings in a small booklet.

This group achieved an excellent result in the MAWA competition, winning first place in the State for their year group. They received some even better news when their entry was selected by MAWA to be submitted into the National Mathematics Talent Quest.

This competition, held each year during

Term 3, included entries from across the country. The students were thrilled to have their entry chosen and waited with quiet anticipation to hear how successful they were in the national competition. When they arrived back at school after the October holidays, a letter awaited them. Imagine the students' excitement when they discovered they had won the national competition for their year group - a fantastic achievement!

Bronwen, Joel and Heather were presented with their National Mathematics Talent Quest certificates and a special memento badge at a Junior School assembly. They look forward to competing in the MAWA Talent Quest again in 2009.

Mr Philip Randall Junior School Curriculum Coordinator

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College News

6vening witH an Author Series THE continuing partnership between All Saints' and Dymocks Booksellers Garden City saw an impressive list of authors visit the College in 2008.

THE year started with cricketing great Justin Langer, who addressed a packed audience in the College Chapel. On the eve of his retirement from State cricket, Langer talked about his career, overcoming selfdoubt, aiming high for success, finding a balance in life, and his plans for the future.

He involved the audience in recreating some of his memorable cricketing moments. Adults and children alike were able to don the 'baggy green' for a few minutes, as they volunteered to play the part of some of our most well-known cricketers. Langer was an inspirational and generous speaker to launch the 2008 series.

Bradley Trevor Greive, author of the Blue Day Book and many others titles that encourage self-esteem and perspective, shared his passion for environmental conservation and giving back to the community. His conservation work and support stretches across every continent in the world.

The subject What's happening to our girls? drew a large crowd to hear Maggie Hamilton talk about her extensive research which looks into the world of young girls and the pressures and influences that make them who they ove - all saints' collEge 12

are. Her talk was informative, revealing and sometimes shocking. But it still acknowledged the courage and determination of today's generation of girls, who have faced more social change than previous generations.

Another big crowd greeted children's author Robert Muchamore as he arrived in style in a stretch Hummer to speak to his fans, some of whom had travelled from as far as Manjimup.

Muchamore was impressed to have so many young fans attend and said on his blog that All Saints' College was his best event so far. He signed more than 1000 books before leaving the College much later than planned.

Coinciding with the Beijing Olympics, our next author Lijia Zhang told the story of her coming of age at a time when China was desperately trying to do the same. Zhang managed to escape her life as a factory worker after being involved in the Tiananmen Square protest, to become an international journalist and novelist.

Rounding off an amazing year of diverse and interesting authors was the return visit of Or Karl Kruszelnicki. Once again, Or Karl kept everyone entertained with his exploration of the world around us. Fun and unpredictable, we were happy to learn that

the Large Hadron Collider would not destroy the earth just yet.

We look forward to joining with Oymocks to host another Evening with an Author Series in 2009.

Mrs Kris Williams Literature Festival Coordinator

College News

Saintly students spread OHristmas ccmeer OAlERATION Christmas Child Appeal ALL Saints' College students worked hard to bring Christmas cheer to underprivileged children around the world by again taking part in the Operation Christmas Child Appeal.

Junior and Senior School students, along with their families, collected various small items for inclusion in shoeboxes. They wrapped some of these in colourful paper in readiness for distribution by Samaritan's Purse, a non-denominational Christian humanitarian organisation.

Items collected included teddy bears, soft toys, coloured pencils, soap, toothbrushes, t-shirts, caps and scarves. These items are not readily accessible to children living in certain parts of the world, but no doubt brought a smile to a child facing a bleak or sad Christmas.

Operation Christmas Child started in the early 1990s when Samaritan's Purse President and Chief Executive Franklin Graham, was approached by a man in the UK. He spoke to Mr Graham about filling up shoeboxes with toys and giving them to needy children around the world. Initially, 5000 boxes were collected and distributed to children in war-torn Bosnia.

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in Australia alone. All Saints' students have supported the appeal for several years, and 2008 was no exception with 260 boxes collected.

"I am thrilled to see the All Saints' College community support the true meaning of Christmas in so many ways, for it is in giving that we receive," College Chaplain Father Braden Short said.

Annual Art Exhibition lives up to high expectations TEXTILES, sculptures, paintings, ceramics and print-making were just some of the artistic media on show at the 2008 annual Art, Design and Technology Exhibition.

ONCE again, the impressive talent and quality of work people have come to expect from the exhibition, were evident in both the Junior and Senior School students' work.

The event was officially opened on Friday, 17 October 2008 in the College Performing Arts Centre attended by many students, staff and College community members.

A highlight of the exhibition was a student parade of wearable art, created from a variety of materials and scrap products.

The exhibition also included selected pieces across the areas of food, metal work, wood work, photography and childcare. Paintings and journal extracts inspired by the Senior School students' Art Trip to France in April, were also on display.

Thank you to Acting Head of Art, Design & Technology Ms Erin Blair, Senior School Art Teacher Miss Jaelle Wiedemann and Junior School Art Teacher Ms Deborah Cullen, for coordinating the event and encouraging such wonderful creativity in the students.

Congratulations also to Year 12 student Brooke Yallop, who had two of her art works selected for the 2009 Perspectives Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. This exhibition displays and recognises the magnificent achievements of Year 12 TEE Art and Art & Design students from across WA. ove - all saints' mlle;Je 15

Staff News

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Principal wins prestigious Klingenstein Hellowship ALL Saints' College Principal, Or Geoffrey Shaw, has been awarded a prestigious Klingenstein Fellowship by Columbia University in New York.

HE will take up his fellowship at the start of 2009, taking two months' Study Leave from the College.

Teachers College at Columbia University is widely regarded as the strongest graduate education school in the United States. Each year, about 20 independent school Heads are offered Klingenstein Fellowships at Teachers College, both to work together and to follow independent research programs.

Or Shaw is the only Australian Fellow for 2009, joining Heads from the USA, Norway, Turkey, Cambodia, Spain and Holland, and becoming one of a small group of Australian Heads who have been Klingenstein Fellows over the years.

A major element of Or Shaw's application was his research proposal. He proposes to carry out a meta-analysis of research into boys' and girls' learning and how their needs can best be met within a co-educational setting.

Or Shaw has been invited to visit a group of major private co-educational schools in north-eastern USA, all recognised for their successful programs. At each, he will speak with the senior administrators and exchange information about their programs and our own.

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The combination of research examination and practical observation of school programs will provide All Saints' with the best possible tools to hone its own operations so that the College continues at the forefront of coeducation and education in Western Australia.

Volunteers' Afternoon Tea VOLUNTEER parents from the Canteen and the Junior and Senior Libraries, enjoyed a well-earned afternoon tea on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 in the Senior Library.

VOLUNTEERS are important members of the College community. Their help to prepare and serve food in the Canteen ensures students can continue to receive this valuable service.

They were thanked by Canteen Manager, Mr Colin Lynn, with special mention made to parents of Year 12 students who generously gave their time for many years.

The Junior and Senior Libraries welcome volunteers from parents and extended family, to either create displays or cover and shelve books. Their assistance gives students access to new and requested books within days of them being received.

Senior and Junior Library TeacherLibrarians Sue Cameron and Gae Evershed, expressed their appreciation to those who helped in 2008, and welcomed their return in 2009.

Those who would like to assist either in the Canteen, Library, or both, please contact the College on 9313 9333. We thank all College volunteers for their assistance in 2008 and wish them a Merry Christmas and an enjoyable holiday.

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Staff News

Baby joy for first-time parents CONGRATULATIONS to Acting Head of ICT Steve Tsocas and his wife Sarah who welcomed the arrival of their first child on 20 November 2008, a beautiful baby son Michael Anthony Tsocas. Michael was born at St John of God Hospital Murdoch at 5.52am, weighing 3.7kg and measuring 52cm. We wish Steve and Sarah much happiness and fulfilment in their important new role as parents.

Sunset wedding in Santorini JUNIOR School Teacher Karen Lea married Christopher Donnelly on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini on Saturday, 5 July 2008. The sunset ceremony was held at a spectacular cliff top location overlooking the caldera. The couple spent a week relaxing in Santorini before travelling to Italy to spend the second part of their honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast.

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Year 7 Teacher welcomes first child CONGRATULATIONS to Year 7 Teacher Becky Sattler who gave birth to her first child, Mikaela Skye Renton, on 1 November 2008 at 8.09pm. She arrived happy and healthy, and has already melted the hearts of Becky and her husband David. They look forward to many happy adventures with Mikaela!

Baby sister for Zaurs twins JESSICA Caitlin laurs was born at King Edward Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, 17 June 2008 weighing 3970 grams. She is the third child for All Saints' College Camp Coordinator Jason laurs and former ASC Junior School Teacher, Kristen Prummel. Jessica is a baby sister for twins, Thomas Jaxon and Issabella Louise laurs, who turned two years old in September. The laurs family is delighted with the beautiful new addition to their household.

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Staff News Creating Errorless

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Mrs Sue Sondalini - College Archivist

Miss Gail Hardy - Learning Support Coordinator (K-13)

AS an Archivist working alone in a small archive, it is vital that College Archivist Sue Sondalini makes the most of professional development sessions and networking opportunities.

Since starting work at All Saints', Sue has regularly attended meetings of the Australian Society of Archivists School Archives Special Interest Group. These meetings are held each term and have included tours of other archives, formal professional development, and other opportunities to share ideas and hear of the work of others in small archives.

ON 22 September 2008, Or Gail Brown from Designed Learning was invited by All Saints' Learning Support Coordinator Gail Hardy, to talk to interested College staff on her research into improving teachers' approaches to literacy and learning. Or Brown was visiting from NSW and attending the Australian Association of Special Education 2008 National Conference in Fremantle.

She talked to College staff and invited guests about using effective, research-based practices that could be incorporated into programs that scaffold and support students to learn effectively.

The staff in attendance felt empowered to implement more effective instructional materials for students of all abilities.

For more information visit the website: www.designedlearning.com.au

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The number of schools employing archivists is increasing and school archivists now make up about 20% of the membership of the Australian Society of Archivists.

Sue was recently elected Convenor of the local School Archives group and looks forward to working with her colleagues in small archives to further expand their skills and encourage and learn from one another.

From 7-10 August, Sue attended the Australian Society of Archivists Annual Conference held in Perth. There were 270 delegates from Australia and New Zealand

Staff show support for Pink F-aibbon Day PINK was the colour theme as Junior and Senior School staff came together to show their support for the All Saints' College Pink Ribbon Day morning tea.

The event was organised by Junior School staff member Bronwyn Hardinge on the staff Professional Development day in October, to raise important funds for breast cancer research.

Tables were decorated in pink, and covered with a delicious spread of pink foods contributed by staff who also wore their favourite pink outfits.

More than $700 was raised for the Breast Cancer Foundation to be used towards increasing breast cancer awareness and raising funds for breast cancer research, education programs and support services.

and 65 guest speakers, 15 of whom were international speakers from Holland, Canada, Sweden, Botswana and the United Kingdom.

The theme of the conference was Archives: Discovery and Exploration. Papers covered a wide range of issues including digital recordkeeping, business archives, indigenous history, climate change and the capabilities of small archives.

Sue was grateful for the opportunity to attend this conference and she returned to work encouraged and inspired by the ideas shared and contacts made.

Economics Teacher becomes first-time Author Mrs Maria Coate - Head of Society & Environment MARIA Coate is a passionate and dedicated Educator and Teacher of Economics. On top of her full-time job as All Saints' College Head of Society and Environment, she has written her first book, WAGE Study Guide 2A and 28 - Economics, published by Academic Associates.

Maria has taught at Willetton Senior High School, St Mary's Anglican School and Presbyterian Ladies' College. She also took 10 years away from teaching to stay home with her three children. She encourages independent learning in a collaborative environment with friendly competition among her students, and always expects the highest standard of work and effort from them.

She is currently President of the Economics Teachers' Association, a school-based moderator for the Curriculum Council, a professional development facilitator for the new stage 2 and 3 Economics courses, the AISWA teacher representative on the Economics ARM panel and a first-time author!

Maria sees her role as more than an Economics Teacher and Head of Department She places enormous value on her rapport with Senior School students and how vitally important the teacher is as a pastoral care provider.

Learning Support welcomes Natalie Dollar Mrs Natalie Dollar - Senior School Education Assistant 2008 saw the first appointment of not only a Learning Support Coordinator (K-13), but also a Senior School Education Assistant. Natalie Dollar joined the Senior School staff in Term 3 to work with identified students who have additional or alternative learning needs.

Under the direction of Gail Hardy (Learning Support Coordinator), Natalie assists teachers to deliver planned educational programs in a supportive, caring and inclusive

learning environment. She ensures the delivery of student-focused learning programs while fostering autonomy, independence and self esteem in the students she works with.

Natalie is a welcome addition to the Senior School and an enthusiastic and dedicated staff member.

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From the Head of Junior School Mrs Chrissy Gamble - Head of Junior School

SEMESTER 11 2008 was again a worthwhile and fulfilling time for Junior School staff and students. Students made the most of the opportunities available to them by wholeheartedly embracing many activities and learning opportunities. The environment of care and nurturing, together with a strong academic focus, ensured every student was able to fulfil their potential.

Curriculum The Semester 11 curriculum focus related mainly to the further development of Society and Environment. Literacy and Numeracy continued to remain an important focus, with one group of Year 5 students entering and achieving first place in the National Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) Talent Quest competition.

Music The Junior Voices and Boyz Choir toured to Bunbury where they performed and workshopped with the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar Primary School Choir.

Our concert, Colours of the Earth, was presented at Perth Concert Hall and was a resounding success. The vitality and talents of performers at the Arts Alive Concert were also apparent.

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Year 3 String and Recorder students made excellent progress and were given the opportunity to celebrate this with a concert in November.

Soirees held in Terms 3 and 4 gave students yet another opportunity to showcase their talents.

Sport Athletics Carnivals were held to allow students to stretch and flex their muscles.

Kindergarten students displayed running, jumping and throwing skills, and Years 1 and 2 students took to the Oval to compete in various track and field events. Early Childhood groups were assisted by Year 5 stUdents, who were commended for their leadership of the younger students. Years 3 to 6 students replicated the efforts of our recent Olympians - competing to achieve their best in a variety of 'field' athletic and track events.

Art The biannual Junior School Heads' Association Art Exhibition included displays of creative and artistic artwork by our students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Paper cranes reinforce message of peace ON 6 August 1945 about 8.15am, the first atomic bomb ever used in warfare exploded above the city of Hiroshima, destroying everything within a 1.5 mile radius.

90th anniversary of Remembrance Day TUESDAY, 11 November marked the annual commemoration of Remembrance Day in the Junior School. Members of the Applecross RSL Sub Branch, Mr Warren and Mrs Shirley Green, were distinguished guests on the day.

EACH Junior School class made poppies, the international floral symbol for those who died in war. Students also brought in flowers which were arranged into floral tributes by a wonderful group of parents.

The service was led by Year 6 students Joshua Nicholls, Owen Chan, Teleah Hort, Chloe Bygrave, Liezl Hanekom and Liam Trolio, while Felicia Lee announced the floral tributes. These students were commended for their respectful delivery at the service, providing an excellent example for their peers.

Year 10 student Braden Whelpdale played The Last Post on trumpet. The String Ensemble, Agnes Weinstein, Jennifer Tingley,

Thea Kotze and Year 6 student, Vern-Sim Loh accompanied the All Saints' Choir.

Father Braden Short introduced the meaning of Remembrance Day and invited us to think about those men and women who made sacrifices for us in wartime. Students in Years 2 to 6 displayed their mark of respect and reverence. At the end of this beautiful service, guests were invited for morning tea before they were presented with a floral tribute to donate back to the Applecross RSL Club.

THREE days later a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. Almost a quarter of a million people died instantly, and subsequently from related illnesses.

Each year on this day, the country remembers, with memorial services held throughout Japan. In the evening, families in Hiroshima float peace lanterns on the river with the names of those who died from the bombings. Throughout the year, people from all over the world send strings of cranes as a sign of peace and acknowledgment of the atrocities of war and to reinforce the prayer for peace.

All Saints' College students remember by making colourful paper cranes in their Japanese classes. In 2008, Father Braden added to the tradition through his Chapel services and through sharing his own personal connection to the significant world event.

This is our cry, this is our prayer, Peace in the World - Sadako's memorial statue in Hiroshima

Mrs Gae Evershed Junior School Teacher-Librarian

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15 September 2008, Mrs Flanagan and Mrs Pascoe's Kindergarten classes had some special visitors.

AN invitation was sent to the special teddy bear friends of Kindergarten children for a day of fun and games. The children were excited to wear the teddy bear ears they made, and to eat the yummy honey crackle treats they cooked in class.

The students, teddies and teachers had a lovely picnic under the trees, followed by a play in the Kindergarten playground. The teddies and children even enjoyed a game of Musical Teddies to end the day. Everyone agreed it was a 'beary' happy day!

Colours of the Earth: Junior School Concert AS part of the curriculum focus on the study of Society and Environment (SOSE), the 2008 Junior School Concert celebrated the many nationalities that make Australia what it is today.

EVEN looking at our own school community, we realised many of our families were relatively recent arrivals to these shores.

Music, Dance and Drama were carefully interwoven to provide a sense of story and a true theatrical experience for the audience.

The students were introduced to traditional dances, steps and movements, as well as traditional music and song. They developed a knowledge, appreciation, cultural awareness and sensitivity to the traditions and music from other countries.

A feature of the 2008 Concert was the addition of Year 6 Drama students, who carried the concert to its fruition. They spent the whole evening searching for their concert only to find it just in time for the finale.

Paul Jarman's The Long White Sails, a song about leaving the motherland for new horizons, closed the concert with classes from Years 3 to 6 singing with piano and string quartet accompaniment.

The costumes were particularly spectacular, and we acknowledge the indefatigable Mrs Bronwyn Hardinge for all of her work coordinating them.

In the words of Si-Ma Kuang from the Song Dynasty (1019-1086): HA gracefully executed work has no peer".

Mrs Anette Kerkovius, Mrs Susan Bal-Short & Miss Narelle Codalonga

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New Speech and Drama Program 2008 saw the introduction of a new Speech and Drama Program in the Junior School.

THE program provides opportunities for selected students to be challenged, motivated and stimulated in this area of Performing Arts.

Students were selected after a series of class workshops held at the start of the year.

They were assessed on their ability to interpret text, mime and characterise. The opportunity was available to those students who showed potential to challenge and extend their capabilities in English and the Performing Arts.

Under the direction of Mrs Susan Bal-Short, 18 Junior School Drama students presented Storytelling as part of the Kids' Literature 'fringe' festival for Early Childhood classes.

The Drama Enrichment group also played a major role in the 2008 Junior School Concert, Colours of the Earth.

This was the first time these Drama students had performed at a venue such as Perth Concert Hall using head microphones and standing microphones. Many hours of preparation went into developing the skills of stagecraft, posture, diction and projection, not to mention learning lines! The students performed with confidence and professionalism and the concert provided the continuity of real theatre which was much appreciated by staff and parents.

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The Drama Group was also involved in another exciting development in Speech and Drama during the year, that of Choral Speaking. They presented the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem Christmas Bells at the Arts Alive Concert on 31 October.

Instrumental opportunities expand A NEW initiative in curriculum and music for 2008 was the Year 5 Wind Band Program.

FOLLOWING the success and development of the Year 3 String Program, Year 5 classes were introduced to brass and woodwind instruments of the orchestra. Students received small group tuition and met once a week as a class ensemble.

They first selected then started learning an instrument of their choice. At the end of Term 2 a workshop was held where tutors worked on a piece, written and arranged specifically for Year 5 by Mr Kevin Fenner, the ensemble conductor. For the first time, both Year 5 classes joined to rehearse in the Lower Theatre. Tutors were pleased with the progress of these students and at the

collective sound they achieved after only 10 weeks of study.

As the students become more competent on their instruments, group ensembles such as the Wind Band led by Mr Steven Harmer, offer opportunities for performances at Soirees and Arts Alive Concerts.

The Senior School Jazz Band is always a favourite when it is invited to perform at special Junior School Assemblies. These Senior School students are an inspiration to our future Junior School Jazz musicians.

Mrs Susan Bal-Short - Junior School Music Teacher

Tournament of Minds TOURNAMENT of Minds is a problem solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary years.

THE program started in Victoria in 1987 and over the past 21 years has expanded interstate and overseas to involve about 15,000 students each year. It is an opportunity for students with a passion for learning and problem solving to demonstrate their skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant, and public way. Students are required to solve demanding, open-ended challenges from one of the following disciplines: Applied Technology, Language Literature, Maths Engineering or Social Sciences.

In 2008 the Junior School entered two teams in the competition with seven students from Years 5 and 6 in each team. One team entered the Language Literature challenge and the other team participated in the Maths Engineering challenge. Students started their training in Term 2 and began work on their Long-Term Challenge in Term 3.

The teams were required to work together for six weeks to create, make, write, record, act, perform and present in order to meet the challenge, all without assistance from teachers, parents or peers. Problems were identified and solved by the group members and every student had an equal part to play.

The teams presented the product of their ideas - their challenge solution - to a judging panel and an audience on Tournament Day. They had 10 minutes to present within a 3 metre by 3 metre performance area. The teams were also required to participate in

an unseen Spontaneous Challenge. This challenge required rapid interchange of ideas, the ability to think creatively and well-developed group cooperation skills.

The teams met at Curtin University on Saturday, 30 August to perform and present their 'solution' to the challenge in front of judges, parents and teachers. Both groups performed brilliantly and did the College proud. The presentations were novel, intelligent, humorous and demonstrated much creativity and original thought. Although the All Saints' teams did not reach the State Finals, they received complimentary comments from the judges and the Maths Engineering team was awarded Primary Honours for being in the top 15% of the state.

All students agreed it was a challenging, but exciting event. They look forward to future involvement in Tournament of Minds.

The teams were: Language Literature: Olivia Russell, Chelsea Lowman, Rebecca Radny, Aurelne Thian, Grace Whitney, Paige Pittorino, Nick Ramsay.

Maths Engineering: Josephine Langford, William Todkill, James Clifford, Taigh Macdonald, Francesca Walker, Joel Bendotti, Nathan Holbrook.

Ms Fiona Parker - Tournament of Minds Coach & Year 6 Teacher

Students get a buzz out of dance workshops BUZZ Dance Theatre is Australia's premier dance company which choreographs performances with a specific focus on youth.

STUDENTS in Years 4, 5 and 6 had the opportunity to participate in workshops with two of the Buzz dancers. In each workshop the dancers taught students a section from their latest dance production Ginderella Dressed in Yella.

The workshops began with a series of warm-up exercises. The Buzz dancers then taught the students a section of choreography.

The choreography involved specific

movements as well as improvisation for a group or individual. Each workshop finished with a mini performance and a look at some of the behind-the-scenes design elements of the show including costumes and the special dance floor.

Miss Narelle Codalonga - Junior School Dance Teacher

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Tool boxes made with love for Father's Day MEASURING, assembling, grooving, positioning, gluing, nailing and hammering were evident in Year 4M on 27 August 2008.

THE classroom became an exciting space for creativity and construction as many students enhanced their carpentry skills. Even the adult helpers eagerly watched and joined in the fun!

Mrs Haslett from Bunnings supplied all of the timber pieces, tools, nails and glue. She demonstrated how to make the tool boxes and also explained the safety rules so nobody would be injured.

The students decorated their tool boxes with colourful edicol dyes and sponged love hearts. Decoupage was used to add photographs and cute pictures. All of these activities culminated in each student building a fantastic tool box which proved perfect as a Father's Day gift and keepsake.

Mrs Has/eH said she was impressed with the students' behaviour and they thanked her for providing the materials and skills to build the tool boxes. Maybe they should be called 'heart boxes' instead, as each one was made with care, pride and love!

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Here is a cinquain poem Year 4M wrote about the experience: Tool boxes Jazzy, creative, Assembling, hammering, painting, Experimenting with new challenges, Dad!

Mrs Anne Miller Year 4 Teacher

All Saints' hero reflects on Olympic Games HEROES, we have decided are people like you and me who do great things for others and strive to do their best. Here at All Saints' College we have such people.

DURING the 2008 Olympic Games the Year 4s had a special guest speaker, All Saints' College staff member Ms Vanessa Browne.

She is our hero because not once, but twice, she represented Australia at the Seoul and Los Angeles Olympic Games. Ms Browne represented Australia in the high jump event where she jumped 1.94 metres.

Wow! Ms Browne's best jump was 1.98 metres which is an Australian record.

Although Ms Browne did not win a gold medal, just being selected and competing at the Olympic Games were amazing achievements. We would like to thank her for talking to us and showing us all of her amazing memorabilia from the Olympic Games. Thank you Ms Browne, you are one of our heroes.

Year 4 students

Transition Program, Years 7/8

FiIm stars at All Saints' SELECTED All Saints' College staff and students will feature in a new anti-bullying program entitled Bully Free TV. TELEVISION presenter Tony Johnston and his film crew visited the College on Thursday, 27 November to interview All Saints' Principal Or Geoffrey Shaw, Year 7 Teacher Mrs Oiane Pursell and Year 7 students from Mrs Pursell's class.

The ASC film stars spoke about their views on the effects of bullying and the best ways to reduce bullying. All Saints' College was chosen because of its outstanding initiatives to increase students' social skills and reduce bullying between students.

The program will feature three of Australia's leading experts on bullying and will present an overview of the current bullying issues,

plus strategies on how to deal with these problems. It is designed to help parents and teachers deal effectively with bullying and will be presented in a chat show format, with background material on location.

Bully Free TV will be released nationwide in late February 2009 and a segment of the program may also be shown on commercial television in 2009. Permission was sought from parents prior to the Year 7 students being involved in the filming.

Tony Johnston has 23 years of television experience including 10 years in children's television and five years with The Great Outdoors.

"I felt it was important for the College to be involved in this project.

All Saints' is committed to addressing bullying effectively and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a film which is intended to assist other schools and families. The film-makers were impressed with our students' positive outlook, their considered comments and their articulate expression. " - Dr Geoffrey Shaw "When I was asked how to respond to bullying, I said I would just stay calm and wouldn't let it worry me, but I would tell a teacher if it got worse." - Runa Murase "I enjoyed that we got to share personal feelings about bullying. " - Andrew Walker

Transition Program, Years 7/8

Gnientation Days help with smooth transition ORIENTATION, n. the ability to locate oneself in one's environment with reference to time, place and people.

IN the Years 7 and 8 Transition Program we aim to create a positive, secure and supportive environment in which students develop a comfortable sense of belonging within the College community. From their introduction to the College during Orientation, the Transition years are designed to help students find their own friendship networks, experience a range of options to discover their interests and talents, and become immersed in the Senior School culture.

Each year this begins with the first Orientation events which take place at the end of the year before the students start with us. Some students make the transition from Year 6 in the Junior School, while some come to us from other schools. We run two separate Orientation Days - in 2008 the Year 7 Orientation was held on 3 December and the Year 8 Orientation on 2 December.

Year 7s spent time with their classroom teachers in their new rooms and wrote letters introducing themselves to their teachers. The Peer Support Program is a special feature for the Year 8s and on Orientation Day they meet older students who will be their Peer Support leaders in 2009. In the Tabloid Sports activities, the leaders designed a series of fun activities including old favourites such as egg ave - all saints' mle;Je 30

and spoon races, sack races and the popular water balloon and water relay activities.

As a result of the various Orientation activities, students get to know each other so they will recognise some familiar faces at the start of the school year. Some even swap phone numbers to catch up in the holidays.

Guided tours conducted by the older students give them "inside information" about facilities so they start to get a feeling for the College places.

At Orientation, it is recognised that parents also need to feel part of the College community. Parents who have students new to the Senior School are welcomed to the College and have a chance to hear about All Saints' activities and get to know each other over morning tea.

The Orientation Days are just the start of the orientation process. There will be many other events organised for the start of 2009 so that students and their parents continue to get to know the College and each other.

Mrs Elizabeth Harrison - Head of Transition Program

Lively 'Street Theatre' attracts a crowd YEARS 7 and 8 students, as well as a few Year 9s, started rehearsing for the Transition Program performance in Term 4.

IN an attempt to introduce different performance styles to the students in 2008 we tried to create more of an 'experience'.

The premise was 'Street Theatre'; an informal, traditional performance dating back to Medieval times.

One of the earliest forms of Street Theatre was known as Tableau Vivant, or Moving Picture. It was often seen at weddings and royal celebrations. Suitably costumed performers would silently act out their scenes before an audience.

Our performance in The Common showcased art forms that encompassed acts of all shapes, sizes and types. Bizarre, weird, energetic and unique are buzz words used to describe the All Saints' College students' solo and group performances. The students' work ranged from Shakespearean soliloquies to original mime items.

The challenge...

As well as developing the creative conception and devising original art pieces (a feat in itself) the logistics of Street Theatre necessitate simple costumes and props, and generally there is little or no amplification of sound, with actors depending on their natural vocal and physical ability. This issue with sound meant that physical theatre, including dance, mime and slapstick, was an important aspect for our students in an outdoor setting. Their performances were highly visible, loud and simple to follow in order to attract a crowd.

Mr Steve Roberts Drama Coordinator

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Students show flair for fashion design THREE artistic All Saints' College students showed a flair for fashion design recently when they competed in the State Final of the Apex Australia Teenage Fashion Awards (AATFA).

YEAR 12 students Emma Kroeger, Charlotte Kenyon and Ariana Davis modelled their elaborate and eye-catching wearable art at Perth's Hyatt Grand Ballroom in midSeptember.

The girls competed in the Fantasy Wear category and were among 62 finalists from private and government secondary schools across Western Australia. Other competition categories included Casual Day Wear, Evening or Formal Wear, and My Culture.

Emma and Ariana's pieces were inspired by the environment, while Charlotte's wearable art reflected different aspects of her personality.

The judging panel, including representatives from the modelling and fashion industries, was so impressed with Emma's outfit that she won a trip to Fox Studios in Sydney to compete in the National Final on 11 October. Emma did the College proud, winning third place in the Fantasy Wear category.

This is the first year All Saints' students entered the competition and Acting Head of Art, Design and Technology Erin Blair said wearable art had become a popular component of the College Art and Design program. ove - all saints' cc11Ege 32

"Each year I am surprised and inspired by our students who are willing to take creative risks, and therefore produce such unique final designs," Ms Blair said.

The inspiration for Emma's outfit, Enchanted Forest, came after attending a College Art Camp to Pemberton.

The bodice was made from plaster of Paris and twigs, while the hooped skirt featured a variety of materials including cane, tissue paper, organza and wool.

Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group

Photographs courtesy of Six 6 Photography

o Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

IN Semester 11 2008, Year 10 English students abandoned the traditional, desk-bound study of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy Romeo and Juliet, in favour of an action-packed, swashbuckling approach.

STUDENTS were provided with simple props such as sunglasses, masks and swords to help them better understand their characters and roles in the plot.

"Dressing up in sunglasses and playing with swords was much more interesting than reading the play from the book," Year 10 student Kristina Prestegard said.

"It brought our class closer together as a group. I'd love to do it again!"

Fellow student Ben Jansen agreed that performing Romeo and Juliet with props and actions gave the class a better idea of what was happening in the play.

"It also gave us something to look forward to because it was fun," he said.

This successful interactive teaching strategy was developed by Year 10 English teachers Lynette Hutting, Gordon Gatti and Steve Smith, as well as Year 11 Literature teachers Adam Kealley and Mary Ellen MacDonald. The inspiration came after the teachers attended a full-day professional development workshop with actors from Bell Shakespeare Company in August.

The end result was something Shakespeare, the Bard himself, would have appreciated: entertaining, stimulating, and thought provoking.

Ms Lynette Hutting - Senior School English Teacher

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Week

FROM 18-22 August 2008, National Science Week provided an opportunity for All Saints' students to experience fun and stimulating Science activities not usually available during traditional classroom teaching.

EARLY in the week, Academic Vice-Captain

Daniel Stone organised and ran a 'Show and Tell' of fun Chemistry and Physics demonstrations. He was ably assisted with showman-like performances from Year 12 students David Gow, Thomas Walkemeyer and Guru Kugananthan. A big crowd of students gathered in the College Amphitheatre to watch pouring sound, rapid combustion of sugar using water, Thompson's Ring and Angry Bottles.

Mid-week, Year 10 students were treated to the first Australia-wide CSIRO Teleconference with eminent Scientist, Professor Majer from Curtin University. Professor Majer gave an enthusiastic Power Point presentation of his life and work as an Entomologist. Students had the opportunity to talk with Professor Majer and asked him questions about his research.

After school later in the week, students from different year groups were invited to undertake a Biotechnology experiment. Using a kit provided, students created a transgenic bacteria.

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They learnt how to transfer glowing jellyfish genes into bacteria so they would glow under ultraviolet light.

Science Week finished with Professor Simon Lewis giving a talk to Year 9 students about Forensic Science. Professor Lewis is an expert on blood analysis at crime scenes.

He explained a brief history on how chemistry was, and is now used, to provide evidence about the victims and perpetrators of crime.

Mr Kent Williams - Head of Science

Career paths on track for focused four LEARNING styles are the different ways people perceive, process and learn information.

DIFFERENT people prefer to learn in different ways. To accommodate this as educators, we try to present content in different ways to suit different types of learners and to offer different types of learning activities. The College prides itself on delivering curriculum that addresses diverse learning styles and opportunities that complement classroom-based academic work. Over the past four years the College has offered those Years 11 or 12 students who identify themselves as hands-on and onthe-job learners, the opportunity to follow a curriculum that puts them into the workplace up to two days a week.

In 2008 four College students embarked on School-based Traineeships across three industry areas. Year 11 students Ryan Miller and Josh Barnett started studying towards a Certificate 11 in Broadcasting, on the job at 1206AM Racing Radio and 96FM Radio respectively. Nathan O'Dea is completing a Certificate 11 in Metals and Engineering at Parkside Towbars in Welshpool, and Nicholas Shaw will soon start his Traineeship in Sport and Recreation.

All four boys will complete their chosen school-based subjects at school and their Certificate-based studies on-the-job via Swan

and Central TAFE. The Certificates represent the equivalent of two subjects towards their graduation from secondary schooling. The students involved are passionate about their chosen career paths and are thrilled they can pursue these while they are still at school "the best of both worlds" they believe. In a few cases it has been this opportunity that has kept the student at school and on the road to graduation.

Mrs Miller, Ryan's mother, said her son had proven himself so capable at work that his employer had designed a new segment for 2009 which would be aired on Tim Gossage's

morning sport show. "It will be a Street Talk segment where Ryan will interview people on the street, at the races and greyhounds. His supervisor already has him writing questions and ideas and doing dummy runs in the office.

Ryan can't believe he is being given this opportunity already, and is amazed at what he is learning. He is thoroughly enjoying himself and loves the work," Mrs Miller said.

Ms Grace Itzstein - Careers Counsellor

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A botics team qualifies f r National Finals ON 16 September 2008, two groups of Year 9 students represented All Saints' in the annual RoboCup Junior Western Australian Fi nals at Scitech.

THE teams included 2007 Ultimate Rescue RoboCup Junior State Champions, Still Thinking, consisting of Mark Shelton, Xin Zheng Tan and Brandon Loo, as well as The Knights that say Ni, consisting of Anthony Giuliani, Darren Ng, Alex Nguyen and Declan von Dietze.

RoboCup Junior tournaments have three difficulty levels: RoboCup Junior Dance, Rescue and Soccer. They are designed to educate and challenge primary and secondary Robotics students, mirroring the real-life use of robots that rescue people from life-threatening situations. The robots are created from Lego and both All Saints' teams competed in the Premier Rescue division, where in addition to navigating a more complex course, their robots were required to rescue a 'victim' by picking it up and placing it on a block. This was achieved with light and touch sensors.

After five competitive rounds, Still Thinking finished second in the WA Finals out of more than 28 teams from across Western Australia.

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they competed against the best teams from Australia, Singapore and Beijing. The Knights that say Ni was placed 22nd in the State Finals because of technical difficulties, but still put up a tough battle against the other teams.

After another five gruelling rounds of the National Tournament, Still Thinking was the top WA team and placed 10th overall out of 32 teams. This was an incredible result given that the Premier Rescue division is open to any student up to 18 years of age and members of Still Thinking were the youngest in the competition.

Team member Brandon Loo said the extracurricular Robotics program at All Saints' was both fun and challenging, and he encouraged other students to join the group.

"There is always the chance that your team could make it to the National level and you could fly interstate for the 2009 competition," Brandon said.

Thank you to Mrs Donna Hatton from the Technology Service Centre, who gave up much of her time both in the lead-up and during the competition.

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Photographers capture judges' attention YEARS 9-12 All Saints' College Photography students again entered a selection of their images into various categories of the annual Canning Show Photography competition in October 2008.

CONGRATULATIONS to all students who entered the Show for their high quality of work. In particular, well done to Year 11 student Dimity Coleman who was invited to

a Presentation Dinner at Cannington Exhibition Centre where she was acknowledged for her outstanding photography.

The winners were: Dimity Coleman (Year 11)

Glenn Tippett (Year 12)

Youth Photographic Enlargement Section First Prize and Champion

Open Enlargement Any Topic - Second Prize Youth Digitally Enhanced Enlargement Third Prize

Joshua Langworthy (Year 11) Youth Enlargement in Landscape - First Prize Youth Enlargement in Still Life - First Prize Youth Enlargement in Black and WhiteSecond Prize

Mickey Nielson (Year 10) Youth Enlargement Still Life - Second Prize

Declan von Dietze (Year 9) Youth Open - First Prize

Bronwen Shiel (Year 11) Youth Enlargement in Portrait - First Prize

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Year 10 Personal Development Week FIRE-in-the-Hole, Yurt Circle, Mocktails, Leadership, Fruit Salad, Boxing for Fitness, Cradle Rock, Warm Fuzzies, All Saints' College, YEAR 10, Rock Paper Scissors, Organisation, Bottom Wave, How to Change a Tyre, Friendship, Keys For Life, Trust Walk, Affirmations, Orientation, PERSONAL, Giants Wizards Elves, Clumps, Rowing, Push-ups, Laughter, Seatbelts, The Great Egg Drop, Planning, Learner's Permit, Helping, Standard Drink, DEVELOPMENT, Potting, Sparring, Fun, Water, House, Barking Gecko, Chapel, Peer Support, Sun, Challenge, Games, Pastoral Care, Shadehouse, Fatigue, Party Time, WEEK, Pan Cake Tossing, Get To Know You, Weights, Alcohol, Finger Fencing, Weeding, Team Building, Punching Bag, 2008, Listening, Sweat, Planting, Cola Taste Test, RAC, Skipping, Hoops, Name Game, Knots, Put Ups not Put Downs, Communication, Duck Shove, Road Rules, Bottoms Up, Growth.

WHEN Father Braden closed Year 10 Personal Development Week 2008 with a short, simple and moving Chapel service, one chapter ended and another opened in the journey of the Year 10 All Saints' College student.

The carefree past had within the space of a week been replaced with the realisation that future demands would come with being a young adult. Following the personal growth challenges of becoming a Peer Support friend and the physical and social challenges of the Program, students by week's end had successfully faced and overcome these challenges.

The Driver Education Program culminated in several activities relevant to the challenges faced by new drivers. During the week students were engaged in the inaugural All Saints' College Auto Shop where they were guided by staff on how to minimise risks and complete tasks such as changing a tyre, using

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a car jack, push and jump starting a car and checking oil, water and wiper blades. Each student also had the opportunity to sit their Learner's Permit theory test.

The day ended with a workshop run

by Barking Gecko Theatre Company.

This workshop focused on the issues of peer pressure, risk taking and extraneous influences that could impact on young drivers.

A new chapter of personal responsibility had started for the Year 10s, and the College community was there to support each student on their exciting new journey.

Mr Warren Marshall & Ms Brooke Haendel

Student sets sail on Leeuwin voyage ON Thursday, 22 May I was given an amazing opportunity to join 24 other Rotary students and 25 TAFE deck cadets for a working cruise on the Leeuwin 11, sailing from Fremantle to Geraldton.

THE Leeuwin 11 is Western Australia's own Tall Ship, a three-masted barquentine with more than 810 square metres of sail and an overall length of 55 metres.

The ship is operated by Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, a private non-profit organisation based in Fremantle. It is used to provide adventure experiences, leadership training and team-building skills for Perth youth and corporate groups.

We spent the first day getting to know the people in our group, or watch, before moving around the deck with our watch leaders learning how to run the ship. We climbed the foremast, braced and raised sails, and learned rope knots and coiling. Before we knew it, we were using these skills to manoeuvre the ship back and forth between Fremantle and Garden Island. But our night was not over, as my watch was called on deck to take in the square sails to prevent damage from the storm that hit in what became an unforgettable night.

To be honest, I think I was glad it was night and I could not see below me. Tired and more than a little seasick, we eventually returned downstairs for dinner and a good night's sleep.

At some stage between day one of the voyage and day seven, I gained enough confidence and support from the crew to climb 33 metres to the top of the main sail, and enjoyed every second of it. The voyage exceeded all of my expectations and taught me so much more than I ever thought it could. It boosted my confidence in leading

people and working with others, as well as the confidence to open up to people I had never met before. I learned how to get along with people of different ages and cultural backgrounds and it was amazing to see how such a diverse group of people bonded so well. After completing the trip I now feel more confident, motivated and much more willing to take risks and try new things.

I am grateful to Rotary, and in particular Mr Hatton, who sponsored this life-changing journey: Or Shaw and Mr Kealley who organised such a fantastic opportunity for me.

Although I was extremely nervous at the start of the voyage, I now have the most amazing memories of overcoming obstacles as a team and experiencing what it was like to be on the open ocean. To any students lucky enough to be offered this opportunity in the future, I strongly urge you take it, because it is an experience you will never forget.

Peter Kroeger - Year 11

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Kinetic News takes to the stage MORE than 180 students from Years 6 to 12 were involved in the 2008 Dance Concert held from 6-8 August at John Curtin Theatre in Fremantle.

THE stage was a flurry of colour as students performed a variety of dance genres including Irish, Spanish, Broadway Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Indigenous, Jazz and Tap. The theme was Kinetic News and showcased 30 dance items depicting aspects of current affairs and news. The pieces were choreographed by Dance Coordinator Miss Sarah Richens, Junior School Dance Teacher Miss Narelle Codalonga, and the students themselves.

"The students worked tirelessly since February to create a visually stunning performance," Miss Richens said. "We currently have 70 students studying Dance in the Senior School, in a strong varied program."

The 2008 Year 11 students studied TEE Dance for the first time in Western Australian educational history.

The Dance performers were fortunate to participate in workshops with some of WA's acclaimed choreographers for some of the pieces including Jayne Lee, Amanda Wilson,

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Denise Cunningham, Trevor Jamieson and Erin Kerr (a former All Saints' College student and WAAPA graduate with a Degree in Dance).

Kinetic News successfully captured the energy, vibrancy and talent of All Saints' Dance students in three entertaining evenings of performance.

Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group

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Dream come true for Lion King ON Saturday, 29 November Year 12 All Saints' College student Kieran King was selected by the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL) draft.

A product of East Fremantle Football Club, Kieran was picked at Number 81 to try his luck at the Lions under the leadership of Michael Voss. Kieran was ecstatic at being drafted as was his supportive family.

After years of hard work, this was just reward for Kieran's perseverance, passion and sporting talents. Kieran was a loyal supporter of the All Saints' College football program, playing in matches even when he was training and playing with the State 16s team and the AFUAIS Academy Squad.

Kieran becomes the second All Saints' student to be selected to play in the AFL behind Scott Watters (1986 Leaver) who played for the West Coast Eagles, Sydney Swans and the Fremantle Dockers. All members of the College community congratulate Kieran on this fantastic achievement and wish him all the best for the future.

Photographs courtesy of Theron Kirkman, Inside Sport

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Prom the Parents and Friends' Society 2008 was an exciting and busy year for the Parents and Friends' Society. We did much to further our aim of helping promote community spirit within the College and supporting student activities.

OUR proudest achievement in 2008 was realising a long-standing ambition to be a key sponsor of the Bush Court redevelopment, now named The Common. It is thrilling to see the area completely transformed and so many students using it every day.

In the last edition of The Dove we recounted the fun we had at the Pasar Malam (night market) which followed on from our AGM in February. It was a colourful start to the College year. The essence of the Pasar Malam was fun and included a wide variety of stalls, food from around the world and activities for all ages. The Quiz Night followed in May. This event raised money to help fund the Senior School Music Tour to Sydney. The P&F also hosted an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event to raise money for the Cancer Council. ove - all &:lints' m11Ege 42

In August we again supported the College participating in the ACTIV City to Surf fun run/ walk by providing funds for the bus transport and barbecue afterwards. We were delighted to field the biggest school team for the 12th year with 175 students, parents, staff and friends involved.

For our first general meeting this year we were delighted to welcome Or Peter Dingle (Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science at Murdoch University) to talk about the DEAL for happier, healthier, smarter kids. In September we welcomed Educational Consultant Margaret Williams, who enlightened us about the workings of TEE scores and university offers. Using real examples and plenty of humour she demystified the subject and made it understandable. Her talk was complimented

by a couple of former students who gave some insight into their university experiences, what they had learnt and what they would have done differently. This proved hugely popular with students and parents alike.

We were proud to sponsor several students who took part in a wide variety of sporting and cultural activities both interstate and overseas.

In addition, we were delighted to sponsor the Senior School students who took part in the Sydney Music Tour. This was on top of funds raised from the Quiz Night.

While the Committee organised Collegewide activities on a year group level, Parent Social Coordinators (PSCs) organised get togethers such as coffees, dinners, a breakfast for parents after drop off, and tables for year groups at the Quiz Night. The Ladies'

Forum Social Craft Group met each Tuesday morning and made delightful treasures in preparation for the Christmas stall held in November. Finally, the Friends of Music group supported the many students who play an instrument or sing.

A huge thank you to all the Committee, the PSCs, and Friends of Music who helped make all of these activities happen. The P&F Society is always looking for people with energy and ideas to join us, the door is always open.

Check the College Courier or the P&F page on the All Saints' website for all the latest information about activities and events.

Mrs Thirl Millachip - P&F President

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Houses in the Senior School EACH student at All Saints' College is a member of a House. The names of each House remember a person significant in the history of Western Australia. In the Senior School the Houses are the basis for pastoral care and interhouse competition. In 1981, the foundation year of the College, the four inaugural Houses - Forrest, Murdoch, O'Connor and Stirling were established. As the College increased in size the need for a further two Houses became apparent, and in 1994 the House names of Cowan and Durack were adopted.

Forrest House (green), established 1981

Murdoch House (red), established 1981

FORREST House is named in honour of Sir John Forrest (1847-1918), a West Australian born explorer, administrator and politician.

John Forrest was born in Bunbury and gained qualifications as a surveyor. Between 1869 and 1874 Forrest led three expeditions to explore uncharted territory inland from Perth. The first expedition in search of the lost explorer Ludwig Leichardt resulted in surveying land in the area now known as Leonora. The second expedition resulted in the first crossing of the Nullabor from west to east, and the third expedition set off from Geraldton following the Murchison River inland then on through the interior, finishing in Adelaide.

In 1875 Forrest published an account of his three expeditions and travelled to London where he gave several well received talks about his adventures. In 1876 on his return to Perth, he married Margaret Hamersley, a member of a wealthy local family. They did not have children.

Forrest was employed by the Lands and Surveys Department and in 1883 he was appointed to the senior position of Surveyor

MURDOCH House is named in honour of Emeritus Professor Sir Waiter Murdoch (1874 -1970), the foundation Professor of English at the University of Western Australia, where he later served as Chancellor.

Waiter Murdoch was born in Scotland, the youngest of 14 children of Reverend James Murdoch, a Minister of the Free Church of Scotland, and his wife Helen. In 1884 the family migrated to Melbourne where he was educated at Camberwell Grammar School, Scotch College and the University of Melbourne.

Murdoch worked as a teacher in country and suburban Victoria and in 1897 he married a fellow teacher, Violet Catherine Hughston.

His academic career began when he was appointed assistant lecturer in English at Melbourne University. Murdoch published essays and wrote for the Argus newspaper.

He was selected as founding Professor at the University of Western Australia where lectures began in 1913. Murdoch was wellknown outside his department and was active in encouraging closer links between the university and the community. He often supported the underdog and challenged

General and given a seat in the Legislative and Executive Councils. In 1890 when Western Australia was granted its own constitution and responsible government, Forrest was appointed the first Premier. When gold was discovered and the influx of people to WA began, Forrest borrowed money to enable the construction of railways, bridges, jetties, Fremantle Harbour works and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. Forrest was also involved in negotiations leading to Federation.

In 1901 he resigned as Premier and entered the new Commonwealth Parliament as the Member for Swan. Forrest served as Postmaster General, Minister for Defence, Minister for Home Affairs and Treasurer. In early 1918 he was

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informed that he was to be raised to the British peerage as 1st Baron Forrest of Bunbury. He died while travelling to England prior to the official creation of the peerage. Forrest is buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.

popularly accepted practices and beliefs. He contributed a column to the Life and Letters page of The West Australian newspaper, and from 1933 he broadcast occasional well received talks on radio. Some of his essays were syndicated through the Melbourne Herald network and published as a collection.

Murdoch was President of the local League of Nations Union from its foundation in the early 1920s until 1936. He was also President of the Kindergarten Union from 1933-1936, and supported movements for women's rights.

Murdoch was appointed Chancellor of the University of Western Australia from 19431948, and was appointed CMG in 1939 and KCMG in 1964. In 1948 he was awarded an honorary D.Litt.

In 1970, just before his death, Murdoch was told of the government plan to name the second university in Western Australia after him.

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O'CONNOR House is named in memory of Charles Yelverton O'Connor (1843-1902), the Engineer responsible for the design of Fremantle Harbour and the construction of the Goldfields Water Supply.

O'Connor was born and educated in Ireland. In 1865 he migrated to New Zealand where he worked as an Engineer building roads, bridges and railways, and improving harbour facilities. In 1874 he married Susan Laetitia Ness and together they had eight children.

In April 1891 , O'Connor was offered the position of Engineer in Chief in Western Australia and the family relocated to Fremantle. O'Connor was given the task of improving Fremantle Harbour to accommodate large steam ships carrying mail from Britain, which were using Albany as their main port. In 1897 the harbour works were completed.

O'Connor was also responsible for management of the railways. Under his leadership, lines were constructed linking developing settlements near Bunbury, Geraldton and to the east from Northam, through to the Goldfields towns of Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. The government purchased the Great Southern Railway creating links from Albany to Beverley. Some of the rail routes were resurveyed and the track was relaid.

Better quality rolling stock was purchased.

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Following the discovery of gold at Coolgardie in 1892, and Kalgoorlie in 1893, there was a desperate need for water by people working in the Goldfields. By mid 1895 O'Connor plans for a system of providing water supply to these areas. The Goldfields Water Supply Scheme involved constructing a dam in the rain rich Darling Range. This water was pumped through pipes over the escarpment and then a distance of 528km to a reservoir at Coolgardie, and another 40km to Kalgoorlie. This was an ambitious plan that required the government to borrow a significant amount of money.

There were delays in obtaining support from parliament and although many supported the vision of the scheme, others were vocal in their opposition. On 10 March 1902, O'Connor was overwhelmed by the criticism and shot himself while riding along the beach south of Fremantle. Work continued on the project and on 24 January 1903, Sir John Forrest turned on the water at Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie.

Stirling House (blue), established 1981 STIRLING House took its name from the first Governor of Western Australia, Sir James Stirling (1791-1865). Stirling was Governor from 1829-1839.

James Stirling was born in Scotland, the eighth child of 15 born into a respected naval family. At the age of 12 he entered the Royal Navy and embarked for the West Indies.

Stirling served in the Napoleonic Wars against French and Spanish fleets, and in action against Spanish colonies in South America.

In 1823 Stirling married EIIen Mangles. They had 11 children, three of whom were born at sea as a result of travels associated with Stirling's naval career. In 1827, at a time of concern about French plans for expansion, Stirling was sent aboard the Success to visit and report on the west coast of Australia. He was impressed by the potential of the area surrounding the Swan River, and on return to England lobbied for the establishment of a settlement there. In May 1829, the Challenger and the Parmelia arrived with settlers to establish the Swan River Colony. Stirling administered the settlement from June 1829 until August 1832, after which time he left for a visit to England where he was knighted. He returned to administer the settlement again from August 1834 until December 1838.

During the period of Stirling's administration, exploration of the coastal area from the Swan River to the Vasse River was carried out. In these years the population of settlers did not rise above 3000 and most routine decisions were made by the Governor. Soil around the

Swan River was found to be poor and food had to be imported from other colonies. The colony struggled to survive. In 1834, Stirling led a group of settlers against a group of Aborigines in an incident that became known as Battle of Pinjarra.

Following his departure from the Swan River Colony, Stirling continued to serve in the Navy with distinction in the Mediterranean, China and the East Indies. In 1854 he signed the . first British treaty with Japan. He became an Admiral in 1862.

Durack House (white), established 1994

Cowan House (purple), established 1994 COWAN House is named in memory of Edith Cowan (1861-1932), a social reformer and the first woman to be elected to Australian parliament.

Edith Cowan (nee Brown) was born at a property near Geraldton into a respected pioneering family. She had a sad childhood, with her mother dying when she was seven years of age. In 1879 she married James Cowan, the registrar and master of the Supreme Court, who was later Perth police magistrate. They had four daughters and a son between 1880 and 1891.

Cowan worked for social reforms that promoted the rights of women and improved the welfare of children. She was involved in the Ministering Children's League and the House of Mercy for unmarried mothers. She was a foundation member of the Children's Protection Society in 1906, which led to the creation of the Children's Court. She assisted in the establishment of the Women's Service Guild and this work led to the opening of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women in 1916.

She was prominent in the establishment of the Western Australian Council of Women and was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1920.

Cowan was an active member of the Anglican Church. Her work with the Red Cross during World War 1 was acknowledged when she was appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire in 1920.

Western Australia passed legislation allowing women to stand for parliament

in 1920 and Cowan won the seat of West Perth. She became the first woman to enter parliament in Australia. As a parliamentarian she continued to fight for changes to legislation to give women greater legal rights.

In 1924 she lost her seat.

Cowan was a founder of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society in 1926 and was active in planning the state's centenary celebrations in 1929.

Following her death a clock tower was erected as a memorial at the entrance to Kings Park. Edith Cowan University is named in her honour and her image appears on the $50 note.

DURACK House is named after the Durack family who pioneered the Kimberley region of this state. The Australian boab tree, used as a symbol of Durack House, is native to the Kimberley.

The family included Mary Durack (19131994), a prominent West Australian writer, and Elizabeth Durack (1915-2000), a painter and illustrator. The sisters spent much of their childhood on the family properties, Argyle and lvanhoe stations in the Kimberley, and were educated in Perth.

Mary Durack's books Kings in Grass Castles and Sons in the Saddle told the story of her family's origins in Ireland and settlement in NSW. This was followed by her grandfather and extended family droving their cattle from NSW across the north of Australia to settle in the Kimberley in the 1880s. It was here they established large pastoral holdings.

As a young woman she contributed to The West Australian newspaper and later in life wrote books for children, most notably the story of the Nyungar man, Yagan. She also wrote the play Swan river saga; Life of early pioneer Eliza Shaw and other works about the history of Western Australia. In 1977 she was appointed Dame Commander of the British Empire for services to literature.

Elizabeth Durack was an acclaimed Australian artist. She was an illustrator of books including many of her sister Mary's texts. Many of Elizabeth's paintings and drawings reflected her experience of

The new Houses and shirt logos are introduced for Cowan and Durack in 1994.

Aboriginal culture in the Kimberley. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire and a Companion of St Michael and St George (CMG) as well as being honoured by both Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia.

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Old Saints

From the Old Saints' President Mr Simon Stone - 2008 Old Saints' President & Old Saints' ASC Board Representative

WELCOME to the end of 2008.

THE Old Saints is looking forward to embracing a new cohort of former students.

Congratulations to all '08 Leavers - it was no doubt a challenging year, but life will get more interesting as the responsibilities and opportunities of adulthood begin to settle on your shoulders.

THE OLD SAINTS HAD A SOLID YEAR IN 2008: • Our Sports Day was probably the best yet.

The turnout was excellent, the weather was kind, and the gamesmanship and fun were a joy. Sian Morgan - you should be proud of a job well done. Thanks to those who provided suggestions as to how we can lift the bar next year. We appreciate the feedback, and will incorporate this into our format for 2009. I look forward to seeing mixed teams of current and former students next year.

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• The 20 Year Reunion is shaping up to be a big night with people expected to attend from all over the world. Thanks for getting that one organised Mark Balding.

For the second consecutive year, the 15 Year Reunion fizzled because of lack of interest. This is disappointing, but Anthony Radich reports this is a common theme for this age group among many schools. We'll get you back for your 20 Year Reunion when the children are a little older and the company you are trying to float hits $20 a share.

Financially, the Association is in excellent shape. Thank you, Mark, for your contribution as Treasurer this year.

To all committee members who gave their time this year, thank you. Petra, Bruce, Sian, David, Taryn - good job. The reunions are fun, but serving on the committee is a thankless task, and there is always room for us to improve. It really is something suited to folks who are not working or developing families, and I believe you do a fantastic job given the competing demands on your time.

Sonia Johnson (nee Reid) has done a great

job representing the interests of the Old Saints on the College Board of Management this year. Thank you Sonia for covering for me, during a time when my business commitments limited my ability to contribute to the life of the College through the Board.

I am honoured to have been re-elected as an Old Saints' Board Representative for a further three years starting in 2009. I will continue to devote a portion of my time to representing the Old Saints' alumni at the governing level of the school.

After three years leading the Old Saints, I am delighted to welcome Mark Balding into the role of Old Saints' President. Mark and I share a few common themes: we are both technology entrepreneurs, we are both dedicated fathers and husbands, we share a love for the communities we are part of, and lastly, a parent was employed at the College during our schooling. Mark and I have swapped hats and I will be serving as Treasurer in 2009.

May you all have a peaceful and joyous Christmas and a prosperous and rewarding 2009.

TIME of Your Life by Green Day played as we walked away

from the All Saints' College Performing Arts Centre for the final time as school students. Singing to these lyrics struck a chord with us then.

Another turning point; a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist; directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test and don't ask why.

It's not a question but a lesson learned in time.

It's something unpredictable but in the end it's right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs and still frames in your mind.

Hang it on a shelf, in good health and good time.

Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial.

For what it's worth, it was worth all the while.

It's something unpredictable but in the end it's right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

10 years later at a time of reflection on Saturday, 16 August at The Vic Tavern in Subiaco, we reunited to discover that these words still resonated with us.

We shared stories of happy and exciting turning points in our lives, photographs and good memories. We shared lessons learned in time, from business ideas to bargains found at Ikea, and how both can take patience and time to build!

So now, instead of buying canteen cheesies we are buying houses, instead of planning our weekends we're planning for the future, instead of writing essays we're writing grocery lists, and instead of having crushes we're having weddings and babies.

No matter what stage of our unpredictable life we were living, our group was proud, positive and diverse in professions, interests and priorities. We are having the time of our lives!

Many thanks to Dr Geoffrey Shaw, Anthony Radich, Bruce Lee, Greg Hill and Bruce Groves for joining us on the night. It was a pleasure to organise this reunion, and I look forward with anticipation to the next reunion in five years. Find me, Leigh Grant, on Facebook to view more photographs of the great night!

Leigh Grant - 1998 Leaver

Old Saints: Feature Article Family celebrates 27-year history with the College 2008 held a special significance for All Saints' College foundation student Michelle Kenworthy (1985 Leaver) and her extended family, as they celebrated the Year 12 graduation of Michelle's son Dane McKnight.

THROUGHOUT the life of the College, this family has had an ongoing presence and involvement, which looks likely to continue well into the future with Michelle's second son Theodore enrolled at the College for Year 8, 2010.

For Michelle's parents Betty and John Kenworthy, who lived in Applecross at the time they considered where to send their youngest daughter Michelle to school, having the choice of an Anglican co-educational school south of the river was ground-breaking.

Betty and John moved to Bull Creek, within walking distance of the campus, and became involved in all facets of College life and activities. These early years saw John appointed Chairperson of Site Development in 1984. The construction work undertaken in those early days was by a small team of hardworking dads.

Betty and John's involvement with the fledgling campus incorporated Canteen volunteering, Ladies' Forum, construction of the first Uniform Store, book covering, fund raising (including being awarded a

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Certificate of Appreciation from the Sambell Centre Appeal), and the biggest money spinners: the cake and plant stalls held at fetes around the College amphitheatre. A Certificate of Life Membership was awarded to both of them in 1988 on behalf of the Parents & Friends' Society. John was also Vice-Patron of the P&F Society at this time.

The family's history with the College also extends to Michelle's sister Karen Spencer, currently an All Saints' staff member working in the Community Relations Department.

Karen has worked at All Saints' for the past 12 years in various Administrative roles. Her children, Michael (1992 Leaver), Simone (1994 Leaver) and Renae (1998 Leaver) are all former students of All Saints' who have gone on to make the College proud. When Renae started at All Saints' College, student intake began at Year 5 because the Junior School was relatively new and still developing. Karen's older brother Steven also has two daughters, Sereena (1997 Leaver) and Jenessa (2003 Leaver), who are both graduates of the College.

With an 18-year age gap between sisters Michelle and Karen, Michelle still has three more children (after Theodore) with the potential to continue the family presence at the College. Karen also became a grandmother recently. Michael's son Jaxen and Renae's daughter Amelia, may also grow up to receive an All Saints' education and continue the family's legacy at the College.

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Ch.ildhood dream becomes a reality

Little bundles of joy

2001 graduating student Claire Bond married Rory Neaves at All Saints' College Chapel on Saturday, 3 May 2008.

1998 Leaver Renae Brennan (nee Spencer) and her husband Luke are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby daughter Amelia Clare.

Amelia was born on 24 September 2008 at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces. She joins her cousin Jaxen who was born on 19 March 2008 at Osborne Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Jaxen is the son of Michael Spencer (1992 Leaver) and his partner Kerry. College staff member Karen Spencer is the proud grandmother of both Amelia and Jaxen.

RORY and Claire met through a mutual friend in June 2003 and were instantly drawn to each other. After dating for three years, Rory proposed at Kings Park in December 2006.

The wedding was held on a beautiful autumn afternoon and was attended by many friends and family members. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Lorraine Stokes who is the mother of one of Rory's childhood friends. Since starting at All Saints' in Year 7, Claire dreamt of one day getting married in the College Chapel and it has now become a reality.

Safe arrival for baby Michaela FORMER student Penelope O'Brien (nee Ponton) and her husband Jonathan welcomed the safe arrival of their first child, Michaela Jane Catherine on 30 October 2008. Michaela was born at Kaleeya Hospital weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces.

It has been a busy couple of years for Penelope (1995 Leaver) and Jon (a past member of the English teaching staff 2005-2006) who married in October 2007.

Michaela is the first grandchild for proud All Saints' College staff member Jane Ponton.

New Zealand wedding for 1998 leaver STUART Munro (1998 Leaver) married Juliet Tompkins in the chapel at St Cuthbert's College in Auckland, New Zealand on 9 February 2008.

The bridal party included the groom's brothers Andrew (2000 Leaver) and Justin (2003 Leaver). Several other All Saints' alumni were among the family and friends in attendance, who travelled from Europe and Australia to share in the couple's special day.

The ceremony was followed by a reception at Sorrento Reception Centre in Corn well Park.

The couple met at Oxford University where they both graduated with doctorates in 2007.

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Liz Riley (1988) AFTER graduating from All Saints' College in 1988, Liz Riley enrolled at Murdoch University to study Horticultural Science.

DURING the first year of her studies, Liz heard about Roseworthy Agricultural College (now Adelaide University) in South Australia and thought viticulture and winemaking might be an interesting career path to follow. Having always wanted to live in a rural area, this was an opportunity to combine her dual ambitions.

Liz left Murdoch University for Roseworthy in 1990. Roseworthy is about an hour north of Adelaide, close to the Barossa and a great place to live and study. It was here that Liz completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine), majoring in Viticulture. The course was structured in such a way that it incorporated hands-on learning in viticulture and winemaking, providing Liz with a good understanding of both areas. Roseworthy was (and still is) a working farm and most students live on site. The wine student intake is small (about 30 a year), so Liz became quite close to her peers throughout the course of her degree.

After leaving Roseworthy she spent the following year in various places including the Barossa and briefly back to Baldivis Estate in WA, before working a vintage in California. Liz was then offered a fantastic role with Southcorp Wines (now Fosters) and returned to Australia to take up the opportunity. She spent five years in this national viticultural role which focused on grape quality and sustainable agrochemical ove - all saints' collEge 50

use. She saw vineyards in most grape-growing areas across Australia and learnt a huge amount. In 1996 Liz was awarded a prestigious Australian Nuffield Farming Scholarship, enabling her to travel overseas for a few months researching sustainable viticulture.

Prior to starting her scholarship, Liz married Jerome Scarborough and the couple moved to the Hunter Valley. They both worked for Southcorp at the time, before Jerome joined his family's wine business Scarborough Wines.

In 2000, Liz started an independent viticultural consulting business called Vitibit. The couple has two children, Callum (8) and Hannah (5), and the family plans to be based in the Hunter Valley long-term.

Liz's business grew from a one or two day-aweek enterprise while the children were young, to a full-time business. She said it was both rewarding and challenging being involved in agriculture. "It is rewarding seeing great grapes become great wine and knowing that you had a hand in the process, but the vagaries of Mother Nature can be a bit stressful at times," Liz said.

Her successes to date are remaining involved in the industry, while keeping both the business and household running smoothly. Her aim for the long-term is to continue juggling all of these passions, while also trying to squeeze in more overseas travel.

TIM Kenworthy had a break from the books after graduating from Year 12 to get some work experience. But it was his volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia (yCA) that proved to be a rewarding and incredible experience he will never forget.

YCA coordinates community development projects throughout the world. "They only do projects that are identified by the community members themselves, which is very important as it makes for a genuine partnership with the people," Tim said. "You're working and living with the people, trying to understand what they need done, and using everything you have to achieve the outcome. That was what it was all about, working with the people every. step of the way."

Along with six other Australians, Tim flew to Guatemala for the five-week community development project. Nueva Allianza was the name of the small community, set in a beautiful semi-tropical rainforest halfway up a mountain (with a volcano that erupted every hour).

The group of Aussies helped the community with a range of tasks including building renovations, shovelling dirt, carrying tiles, mixing cement, picking coffee and macadamia nuts, clearing a soccer field, bread-making and teaching English. Despite the language barrier, Tim said he formed a close bond with the community members.

"The kids were really gorgeous. I helped little William sharpen his pencil every day for a week in Pre-Primary, and chased down Raul and tickled him whenever I had the chance.

When you feel this close to people, the work you're doing in their community¡becomes ... well, not work."

Tim said it was not only the practical ways they could offer assistance, but also contributing to the community's sense of hope which made a difference. "We loved our community and they loved us back, and that's pretty special," he said.

Tim's experience taught him that happiness relates to feeling connected with other people and feeling part of a community. "It showed me on a deep level that happiness does not depend on wealth, technology or entertainment," he said.

Tim encouraged anyone who would like to be involved in a challenging and fulfilling experience, to volunteer for a YCA project.

Michael Katchan (2003)

Max Jeganathan (2000)

MICHAEL Katchan's passion and talent for Art developed while he was a student at All Saints', and it continues to play a major part in his life outside the College. Michael recently enjoyed success and recognition when one of his art works was selected for publication in a comic book.

Since graduating from All Saints' in 2003, Michael undertook further study to expand his artistic knowledge and skills at TAFE and Edith Cowan University. Michael draws much of his creative inspiration from everyday life and music. Through exploring different artistic media, he has developed his own unique style which has become recognisable in the world of art. One of Michael's pieces which he posted on a website called DeviantART, was selected by comic author/ illustrator Justin Randall, and featured in a comic book he produced alongside Chris Bones called Waldo's Hawaiian Holiday Michael's message to other aspiring young artists is: "Be true to yourself, use mistakes in your art to create the final piece, try different media and develop your own creative style and space".

Michael hopes more of his art work will be used within the comic book and fashion industries.

Waldo's Hawaiian Holiday is available for purchase from Planet Books in Mt Lawley.

AFTER six fun-filled years at All Saints' College, I made the cross-Nullarbor trek to the nation's capital to check into the Australian National University (ANU). During my time at the ANU, I was fortunate to live on campus for four memorable years and participate in exchange programs at the University of Alabama and the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva. I also enjoyed some backpacking in India, Egypt, Europe, the US and the UK. My days at the ANU yielded a stint into the world of student politics as well, and I was fortunate to serve as President of the ANU Students' Association in 2004.

After five Canberra winters (terrible for my tan), I managed to complete degrees in Law and Political Science and was admitted to the Bar of the ACT Supreme Court and The High Court of Australia in 2006. Thus began a two year litigation roller coaster as a lawyer for Slater & Gordon practising in accident victims' compensation. During this time, I also joined the Labor Party, did some speech-writing for Wayne Swan (then Shadow Treasurer) and served as the legal spokesperson for Civil Liberties Australia.

I thoroughly enjoyed the law and hope to get back to it at some stage, but as 2007 drew on I had an increasing urge to give politics a try. I worked on the almighty 'KevinO?' campaign and in March 2008, I accepted a job as Political and Policy Adviser to the Hon. Jenny Macklin (Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs), based in Parliament House.

Life has been more than good to me and I owe much of it to my years at ASC.

Tom Penney (2006) CURRENTLY studying Art at Curtin University with a full fee-paying Academic Achievement Scholarship, 2006 ASC graduate Tom Penney is enjoying success on many fronts. He gained a score of 99.55 in his TER, and credits this impressive result to selecting Year 12 subjects in his area of passion and strength - the Humanities.

Since commencing his three-year Art degree, Tom has already been honoured as a member of the Vice Chancellor's List for being in the top one per cent of students enrolled in his university course.

He also received a letter of commendation from the Dean of Faculty (Built Environment, Art and Design), a first year Art Studio Prize, and membership to the Golden Key International Honour Society based on his outstanding academic achievement at university.

With his ultimate goal of becoming an artist, Tom's creative talents have already been recognised at university level and he is well on his way to realising his dream.

I am still in touch with friends from school and as time passes, it becomes increasingly clear that friendships formed at All Saints' are for life. I miss the 'Freo Doctor', the western sun and the 'Cott' Hotel, but for now Canberra is home.

There will always be an important part of me tied to that navy blue glittered fortress that sits majestically on the shores of Ewing Avenue. To anyone who has read this far, I promise there is no better place than All Saints' College to prepare you to live your dreams.

In memory: Sonali Soderstrom SONALI Soderstrom, 1993 Leaver, sadly passed away on 1 October 2008. She is remembered as a beautiful and gentle person who was loved by all who knew her. Sonali was born on 12 April 1976 in Bangladesh and her name means "golden" in Bangladeshi. She was a bright, happy person and a great and loyal friend.

Sonali's passing came suddenly and she will be dearly missed.

Her memory will continue to live on within the All Saints' College community.

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