Eagles' Wings Summer Issue 2014

SUMMER ISSUE 2014

Royal Visit | 2014 GPS Premiers | Old Boy Appointed Chancellor Old Boys War Memorial | New Director of Boarding | Air Force Cadet Camp | A Vision for Prep | OBA Events

Key Dates 25 Jan

26 Jan

27 Jan

04 Feb

06 Feb

New Boarder Orientation

Boarders return

First day of school

Founder’s Day

P & F – Parent Welcome to 2015

14 March

24 March

01 April

03 April

06 April

Head of the River

Prep School Easter Service

Last day of Term 1

Good Friday

Easter Monday

21 April

25 April

First day of Term 2

Anzac Centenary

02 May

08 June

P & F Ball

Queen’s Birthday

18 June

14 July

12 Aug

Prep Billy Cart Grand Prix

First day of Term 3

Royal Queensland Show People’s Day

18 June Senior Formal

18 June Last day of Term 2

21 Aug T S Magnus 60th Anniversary Mess Dinner

17 Sep

5 Oct

6 Oct

13 Nov

3 Dec

Last day of Term 3

Labour Day

First day of Term 4

Speech Night

Last day of Term 4

Editorial Team Editor Carli Holloway Assistant Editor Matthew Hade Design JSAcreative Printing Fast Proof Press

Photography Amanda Bloxsom Photography, Melba Studios, Lime Photography and the staff, friends and families of Churchie

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Contents

02 04 06 08 10 HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE

ROYAL VISIT

2014 GPS PREMIERS

OLD BOY SAM HAWGOOD

OLD BOYS WAR MEMORIAL

12 14 16 17 18 CHURCHIE NEWS

DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

CHURCHIE FOUNDATION

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE

CHURCHIE ART

20 21 22 26 28 OBA PRESIDENT

CHURCHIE NEWS

AIR FORCE CADET CAMP

A VISION FOR PREP

SCHOOL CAMPS

30 32 34 36 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

CHURCHIE NEWS

IN MEMORIAM

OBA EVENTS

H E A DM A STE R’S M ESSAG E

Preparing young men for their role in

the global community Throughout this year I have had numerous conversations with students, staff, parents and Old Boys about the future of the School and our vision of equipping young men to take their place in the global community.

resilience in our young men; and a refocusing on our Christian mission of serving others.

The first key strategy for achieving this vision is now well advanced. In collaboration with academic staff, specifically those in the Preparatory School, the School has commenced the Consideration Stage of the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate (PYP-IB).

The PYP-IB is an internationally recognised and rigorous curriculum framework

School that will help to prepare our young men for their role in the global community.

It will ensure our academic aspirations are globally-minded to compete with the best in the world. One of the key benefits of introducing this program is that, due to the considerable lead and planning time required, our staff are continually immersed in conversations about teaching practice and how to improve student learning. The first formal units of study in the PYP-IB will be trialled in the Preparatory School in 2015.

for students in the primary years. Its central focus is the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the In the winter edition of Eagles’ Wings I presented the four key thrusts on which our vision of the future is based. They are ever-mindful of the bedrock upon which any vision should be based – the School’s four tenets. Essentially, the key thrusts of Vision14+ are the internationalisation of our academic programs to bring a renewed academic focus and to ensure that we are setting our goals to world-class standards; the advancement of creativity in intellectual and artistic pursuits; the development of

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classroom and in the world beyond.

The PYP-IB features six broad themes of global importance, explored using knowledge and skills gained from six subject areas: Language (English and a second language), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, and Physical, Social and Personal Education.

Students pursue their learning in great depth and are encouraged to think and to inquire as they advance in their pursuit of knowledge.

This is an exciting development for the

The provision of high quality pastoral care, and inherent in that the development of personal resilience, has long been one of the hallmarks of a Churchie education. For well over 85 years the School has had a strong tradition of Houses that has been the basis of our provision of care. From 2015, the School is introducing a strengthened pastoral care structure in which our young men from Years 8 to 12 will spend increased time in their Houses, enjoying the strong relationships that develop among staff and students in this setting. Students will benefit from enhanced teacher-student

pastoral relationships providing continuity and stability throughout their years in their House. They will also benefit from opportunities to further build resilience, leadership and mentoring skills as they interact with fellow House members, thus strengthening House identities and providing an enhanced sense of belongingness.

As always, the School seeks to develop a strong leadership capacity in students.

Since the School’s establishment, men of

Churchie have contributed exponentially to the leadership of local, state and national communities throughout Australia and beyond. Churchie men have occupied many of this nation’s highest offices and served with dedication and distinction. The School is blessed with many Old Boys who return on occasions to share with our young men the leadership experiences that have shaped their lives. Important leadership experiences commence while at school and many Old Boys fondly recall the faith the School placed

in them when invited to fill roles such as Prefect, House Captain, Sports Captain or Chapel Sacristan. The School continues to provide every young man with a broad range of opportunities to develop leadership skills and experience. Indeed, this role is one of our essential responsibilities in the preparation of young men for the future.

Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster @ChurchieHM

Churchie celebrates students’ outstanding achievements at the 103rd Speech Night held in Brisbane’s City Hall

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ROYA L V IS IT

A School fit for a Prince His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO visited Australia in early November to commemorate over 50 years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

The visit marked and celebrated the significant milestones and diversity of the program in Australia, focusing in particular on the commitment to working with disadvantaged and marginalised youth across the country and the growth of these projects in this arena. His Royal Highness, who is the Chair of the International Council and Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, met over 1000 young people undertaking the award and over 1200 award volunteers and supporters. His trip included a special visit to Churchie.

Governor of Queensland, and Old Boy, the Honourable Paul de Jersey also took part in the celebrations on the day.

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RU G BY U N I O N

2014 GPS

Premiers

Celebrating an undefeated premiership after the final round against Gregory Terrace

of New Zealand in October. Number 8

This year has been a remarkable year for Churchie Rugby with the First XV becoming undefeated GPS premiers with an average score line of 50–13.

and dual Bob Templeton Medal winner (2013 and 2014 Churchie First XV Best and Fairest) Harley Fox had the honour of captaining the team with outside centre Izaia Perese and front rower Richie Asiata joining him in the national colours.

The Churchie First XV team also had four players gaining honours in rugby league.

Kalyn Ponga followed in the footsteps of Captain of Rugby Mack Mason in being selected for the Queensland Schoolboys team with Brodie Croft and Jaydn Su’A representing Metropolitan East Under 18 at the State Championships.

At the state level, Churchie had a number of representatives at the National Schoolboys Championships: Harley Fox and Harry

This was the first premiership since 2005 and was a fitting way to farewell outgoing Director of Rugby, Garry Nucifora. The GPS season was quickly followed by a decisive win in the All Schools Sevens Tournament.

As a result of many great performances, several players achieved representative status in 2014. Three players represented the Australian Schoolboys team on a tour

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Nucifora in Queensland 1; Richie Asiata, Josh Webb, Liam Wright and Angus ScottYoung (Captain) selected for Queensland 2; and James Gall, Jeremy Gimpel, Hugo Doessel and Ben Ogilvie for the Combined States representative team.

Additionally, Jacob Williams, Joel Kuchel, Harry Hockings, Sam Wallis, Brodie Croft and Jaydn Su’A gained selection in the Emerging Reds Under 18 program.

Australian Schoolboy representatives: Captain Harley Fox (centre of front row) with Richie Asiata and Izaia Perese directly behind in the second row.

BA S K E TBA L L

2014 GPS

Premiers

Celebrating a successful 2014 season as undefeated premiers

This year has seen Churchie Basketball go from strength to strength.

Earlier in the year, Old Boy Cameron Bairstow (2008) was drafted to the National Basketball Association playing for the Chicago Bulls.

Back in Australia, the final round of GPS Basketball at Gregory Terrace was a historic day with the Churchie First V securing another undefeated GPS premiership and the Churchie Basketball program winning an amazing 17 from 22 GPS team premierships. In the most competitive and highly skilled school basketball competition in Queensland, for Churchie to have almost swept the GPS competition is a truly amazing accomplishment.

Premiership. This is now the seventh straight year that the Churchie First V has finished in the top three of the GPS competition and the third time in those eight years as undefeated GPS premiers.

To win a GPS Premiership is a great achievement and only ever comes with a tremendous amount of commitment from all involved. The extraordinary athleticism and exciting style of basketball that the First V played was some of the greatest seen in school boys basketball and, with much of the team to return next year, Churchie is hoping to win a third consecutive GPS

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Sam Hawgood appointed

Chancellor of the

University of California, San Francisco

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SA M U E L H AWG O O D

Earlier this year, Churchie Old Boy Samuel Hawgood (1969) was appointed the tenth Chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Eagles’ Wings caught up with Chancellor Hawgood about the new role and his memories of Churchie.

What would you most like to achieve in your role as Chancellor of UCSF?

Reflecting on your years at Churchie, what are your fondest memories?

What is your number one tip for achieving academic success?

UCSF is known as one of the preeminent universities that is singularly focused on health in the world. As Chancellor I would like to maintain that reputation at a time of tremendous opportunity in the health sciences and really make sure that UCSF is a world leader in translating the unbelievable advances in both technology and life sciences that can impact human health around the world.

I think we are positioned to be able to do that given our depth and our strength.

I have very fond memories. I remember the scholastic excellence that I was exposed to at Churchie. As a boarder I also remember it as a fun time. Most of all, I really respect my parents for giving me the opportunity to get such a great foundational academic basis that I could then take to The University of Queensland and subsequent study.

There is very little question that those foundational years are critically important.

If they’re not as solid as they were for me at Churchie, it is very hard to play catch-up.

Probably the most profound product in today’s society is knowledge. Academic success comes from building a solid foundation upon which you can become a generator of new knowledge in the future.

As somebody who has achieved success internationally, what advice do you have for students who are interested in careers outside of Australia?

What part of your Churchie experience do you carry with you today?

I would encourage students to have great confidence in the education they receive in Australia at places like Churchie. My education equipped me well. It made me feel confident that I had all of the skills I needed to succeed on an international stage.

There is absolutely no reason for students in Australia to not think big, dream big and know that they are equipped to be able to take a position of international leadership.

There was a high level of expectation of excellence and a high level of personal accountability that I may not have appreciated at the time, but I certainly appreciate now. They formed foundational values for me. It was expected that you were personally accountable for your achievement and that anything short of excellence was a bar that you were setting too low.

Of course you must first master existing knowledge. Even in those subjects that may not come naturally, look for aspects that make sense to you and focus on getting fulfilment from improving your performance. This all helps to create great self-worth and an excellent foundation.

If you had your time again at Churchie, is there anything you would do differently?

I have nothing but fond memories. The environment allowed me to enjoy myself, to have fun, but also to succeed.

I could say that I would have liked to captain the rugby team rather than play in the Fs, but no, there is nothing I would have done differently. I had a fantastic time and would do it again in a heartbeat.

If you could send a message to your twelve-year-old self on your first day at Churchie, what would you say?

With the knowledge that I have now, I would probably just say, ‘You’re one lucky kid’.

I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate to have had the opportunity to go to Churchie and to get the education that I did.

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The commemorations of the centenary of Anzac Day will take place in 2015 on Saturday April 25. With planning well underway for the annual Churchie Anzac Day Service, it is timely to reflect on the history and significance of The Old Boys War Memorial.

Old Boys

War Memorial

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Churchie’s proud tradition of maintaining the three services in its cadet corps is rare in Queensland schools. Rarer still is the importance the School places on the Anzac Day ceremony each year. It is a magnificent community gathering that provides great meaning and significance to the day for each new generation.

In 1997 it was proposed by Old Boy Peter Fardoulys (1950) that a structure was needed to provide recognition and ongoing visibility of those Old Boys who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Furthermore, there was nowhere to lay a wreath in honour of the fallen. The Old Boys’ Association and School Council committed to the construction of a fitting memorial at the base of the natural amphitheatre overlooking The Flat.

A memorial wall was designed by architect Frank Holmes and constructed by Fardoulys Constructions. A gift to the School from the Old Boys’ Association, The Old Boys War Memorial was dedicated on Anzac Day in 1998.

Permission to feature the badges of the three services was obtained from the Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs. Many have asked why the badges are not representative of the current badges for the services. It is worth noting and appreciating that this not an oversight as the basis of the original proposal was to erect a memorial to honour Old Boys who had fallen during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. In accordance with protocol the badges featured are those under which they fought.

Principles of official commemoration stipulate equality and uniformity. The memorial’s inscriptions do not discern between rank, creed, civil or military status. This was given due consideration and is reflected accordingly.

To fund the $40,000 project, Peter Fardoulys sent an appeal letter to Old Boys and relatives of the fallen. Many letters were received from Old Boys expressing their appreciation that the memorial was being constructed. Further testament to the success of the campaign was the contributions amounting to more than $30,000 received from Old Boys alone.

The significance of the memorial can never be underestimated.

In 1998, in a letter to the Headmaster Mr David Scott, an Old Boy wrote of his mother’s immense gratitude to those responsible for its creation. In the absence of a grave for her brother who fought in World War II, having joined the RAAF after leaving Churchie, it serves as a special reminder for their family, and for him that he would have known no better place to rest in peace.

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C H U RC H I E N E WS

Churchie’s Will Wright referees Churchie vs Gregory Terrace at Brisbane Boys’ College

Churchie Football's First XI make history

Student Referees

Historic Football Achievement

This year has seen a record number of Churchie students take on the challenging role of referee or assistant referee for our rugby fixtures.

In Term 3 seven boys completed the International Rugby Board Level 1 course and law exam in a joint venture with Brisbane Boys’ College.

Churchie Football secured its first ever trophy courtesy of a historic win at the Independent Schools Queensland (Uhlsport) Cup. This competition involves 32 independent schools across GPS, AIC, TAS and independent colleges.

Adam Bawi, Scott Murray, Ben Perkins, Aidan Burne-Johnston and Will Wright have all embarked on their careers as match officials by taking charge of several games, coached and mentored by senior Queensland Rugby Referees Association referees and Churchie's Dr Rachel Horton. Felix Strong-Fick, who only started refereeing in 2013, was appointed to the Brisbane Junior Rugby Union Division One Under 13 final this year – a fantastic achievement.

Previously, Churchie had never progressed through to the semi-finals. However, this year the team qualified in first place, convincingly winning the rounds and quarter-finals to beat Brisbane Grammar School 2-1 in the semi-finals. The victorious journey concluded with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Grammar School.

There are few other roles that come under as much scrutiny as that of rugby referee. It takes real courage to step up and put yourself in that position at any age, and all for the love of the game.

All of the boys involved with refereeing at Churchie are doing a fantastic job. They have outstanding knowledge of the laws and tactics and are further developing their understanding of the game in addition to their leadership, management and communication skills.

Each of them has the opportunity to referee club rugby and to pursue their careers to the highest level. We may have a future Rugby World Cup referee in our Churchie community!

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The Churchie Football First XI also enjoyed a successful GPS season, finishing one point short of winning the GPS Premiership.

The team played some of the highest standard of football ever by a Churchie team.

Captain James Grogan and vice-Captain Jesse Daley were recognised for their efforts with selection in the GPS Representative team. Jesse Daley was selected in the Brisbane Roar’s National Youth League team.

Prep School's award winning playground

Churchie raised $19,500 to conquer cancer

Kidsafe National Design Award

2014 Ride to Conquer Cancer

Churchie has yet another reason to celebrate our wonderful Prep Playground. In addition to providing untold joy to hundreds of Prep students since March 2013, the playground has won the Education/School category award in the National Kidsafe Playsafe Design Awards for children’s playgrounds in October this year.

Term 3 saw the culmination of a six month fundraising effort undertaken by seven Year 11 students in aid of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. After raising a total of $19,500 for the cause and training hard, the boys took part in the 220 km, two-day event.

These awards recognise excellence and innovation in the provision of safe, creative play areas that successfully inspire the imagination of young people and encourage healthy recreational activities.

The playground’s towering sky bridge and slide, variety of climbing structures and Viking motifs certainly embody the principles of healthy and inspirational play.

This was the only award in the 2014 National Kidsafe Award scheme that went to a Queensland winner. Congratulations to the designer, Old Boy Jeremy Ferrier (1976), for his creative and ingenious design and thank you to the Prep Support Group who originally suggested the playground refurbishment and contributed almost $100,000 to the project.

The first day saw torrential rain and multiple flat tyres, but spirits were high, the atmosphere was amazing, and the team arrived at the Lake Wivenhoe campsite in time for a quick swim before hot chocolates and warm showers.

After a fairly damp night in the tents, the weather on the last day was glorious and the team made good time on the return leg to Brisbane. They were greeted enthusiastically by their parents as they crossed the finish line.

Thank you to the entire Churchie community for their generous help and donations throughout the year. This experience, which included a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital in the week before the event, has been life changing for all the boys involved and has certainly been one they will never forget.

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BOA R D I N G

Churchie welcomes new

Director of Boarding Churchie boarders interview the new Director of Boarding Mark Oliphant about his plans for Churchie Boarding in 2015.

McKenzie Neal (Year 7): 'What will you do to make Churchie Boarding a better place?'

Churchie has a wonderful reputation as one of the best boarding schools in Australia. Initially I will spend a lot of time seeing how the School and boarding houses operate.

In conjunction with Mr Wynne-Markham, Mr Cornish and the student leaders, we will work on how we can grow the School’s reputation and bring about improvements that benefit all boarders and their families.

Lachlan Sheahan (Year 8): 'What will you change in Churchie Boarding?'

Initially, given the transition from Mr Reynish to myself will be a smooth one, I don’t envisage any major changes. Having said that, I would like to see the leave application process streamlined with an online system.

I would also like to see the boarding houses more closely reflect the School’s pastoral care system, which includes a transition year for Year 7 students. A similar concept for Year 7 boarders would help them settle into boarding and into the wider school environment.

Samuel Harwood (Year 9): 'What experience do you bring to Churchie Boarding?'

I have spent the past ten years working in schools for boys in Queensland and in Sydney.

During this time I have not only been a Boarding Housemaster but also a Head of Health and Physical Education (HPE), Director of Athletics and Cross Country, and a Science teacher.

I have found it very interesting to compare how the Sydney GPS schools structure their boarding programs and their co-curricular activities. My involvement in schools has been driven by an enjoyment of building young men of substance and good character as well as getting to know their families.

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Gary Reynish hands over the reigns in 2015 to the new Director of Boarding Mark Oliphant

Aiden Hardcastle (Year 10): 'What are you most looking forward to at Churchie?'

I grew up in country Queensland and I am looking forward to spending more time in country areas visiting families. Churchie Boarding has an excellent location within Brisbane; the environment enables students to achieve their goals both at school and post-school.

As such I am looking forward to living in the centre of the boarding precinct and getting to know the boys and staff. I am also looking forward to getting involved in Churchie’s co-curricular activities.

Ashley Whitehead (Year 11): 'How will you help the senior boys work towards getting their best OP?' The key to academic success in a boarding school is ensuring the sanctity of prep; making sure each boarder, especially the seniors, is on task and using his time wisely. Supplementary to this, the boarders must be well supported by academic tutors who are proactive and have strong links to the classroom.

I will support Mr Cornish and Mr Wynne-Markham in guaranteeing that each student moving into Year 12 has a detailed individual learning program assisting them to reach their goals.

Samuel Donaldson (Year 11): 'What is your philosophy of life and how will you creatively apply it to Churchie Boarding?'

I believe we should aim to balance the four elements of good health in order to maximise our potential.

I like to stay fit competing in triathlons, distance running and cycling. It is important to participate in regular physical activity as this helps with concentration in the classroom, promotes good routines and has a positive effect on mental health. I also maintain a balanced social life and moving to Churchie is a move closer to family, which my wife and sons are looking forward to. Good sleep is paramount to good health. I am trialling sleep apps along with products like the Fitbit Flex, as products such as these give us a greater insight into how boarders are going on a number of fronts. Spiritually, Churchie has excellent core values and a common set of beliefs is very important in growing outstanding young men.

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FROM TH E C H A I R M A N

Churchie Foundation In addition to our physical environment, the philanthropy of many Old Boys has ensured that a significant number of students have been able to continue attending Churchie when family circumstances would have otherwise forced them to leave our great school. We are indebted to this ongoing support that often occurs quietly behind the scenes.

Throughout the history of the School, there have been extraordinary acts of philanthropy, generosity and commitment displayed by many within the Churchie community. These acts have greatly contributed to the Churchie we see today – a world-class school by any measure.

Philanthropy is not a new concept to Churchie. It has played a crucial role over the past 103 years. In a physical sense, the Churchie building landscape is a constant reminder of the direct outcomes of giving.

Buildings such as Morris Hall, Jensen, the Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex, the Barry McCart Aquatic Centre, the Graham Fowles Boathouse and the David Turbayne Tennis Centre are all the result of people’s belief in providing the very best opportunities for our boys’ education.

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We can all be philanthropists. Chuck Feeney, the Irish-American businessman, philanthropist and founder of Atlantic Philanthropies, states, ‘Use your wealth to help people, use your wealth to create institutions to help people.’

Philanthropy is a state of mind. Each contribution, no matter how large or small, is sincerely valued by the School.

As the Foundation seeks philanthropic support, the ongoing friendships and relationships that develop make the roles we have within the Foundation office most rewarding. We must thank everyone we speak to for their kind encouragement and words of support. We invest a great deal of time and energy into the relationships we build at the events we host. This year these included the Head of the River function, Anzac Day, Rugby home matches, Headmaster luncheons, the Vintage Vikings lunch, the Churchie Cricket and Rugby luncheons and the end of year Foundation thank-you function.

Philanthropy is not a new concept to Churchie.

It has played a crucial role over the past 103 years.

As you will be aware the next major building project for the School is the Roberts Centre for Learning and Innovation.

In 2015 we will be reaching out to the Churchie community for your support.

There will be the public launch of the Roberts Centre, which will be a historical event not to be missed. Further to this, a unique fundraising event is being planned with further details to be announced early in the new year.

I wish to thank and acknowledge the Foundation Board for their efforts and strong governance. In particular I thank Dr Jane Wilson who resigns from the Board this year. I also wish to thank our wonderful Platinum sponsors, Austral Motors Prestige and Gabba Sporting Products, for their support and friendship. Last but not least, I wish to thank all our supporters who are making a difference here at Churchie.

On behalf of the Foundation, may you all have a safe and happy Christmas with your families and friends, and we wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2015.

Mr Bill Chatterton Chairman, Churchie Foundation

STU D E NT H E A LTH A N D W E LLN ESS C E NTR E

Supporting students’ health and well-being

In 2015 Churchie will open the doors to a new facility at 14–18 Oaklands Parade.

Currently under construction, the new building will be home to Churchie’s Student Health and Wellness Centre, the Churchie Shop and the School’s Property and Works department.

Visit www.churchie.com.au to find out more about the centre and Churchie’s master plan.

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C H U RC H I E A RT

CART – Churchie Art The phrase ‘anxious object’ was first used by the critic Harold Rosenberg to describe the kind of modern art that often makes the audience uneasy and unsure if they are in the presence of a genuine work of art, or not. Faced with the unfamiliar many of us can admit that modern art provokes a similar response in us. After all, what is art and what is it for? The excellent work on display at CART 2014 provided us with some answers to these questions.

Churchie artists have given us a privileged insight into their world. The work on display was a declaration: young men declaring to the viewer who they are, what they are concerned about, what gives them joy and what makes each of them a unique individual. The works spoke to us about each boy’s history and paid tribute to their families, friends, teachers and mentors, who have all helped to mould different aspects of their identity.

Year 12 students James Martoo and Jack Brodie deserve a special mention, having been chosen as Excellence Award recipients for the 2014 Creative Generation Excellence Awards and will exhibit at GOMA next year. An outstanding achievement.

Sam Nicholls (Year 12) I know that, 2014

Thanks to the 2014 sponsors of the churchie national emerging art prize Prize money sponsor:

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Principal sponsors:

Lachlan Haller (Year 9) Baby Eve, 2014

James Martoo (Year 12) Window Seat, 2014

Jack Brodie (Year 12) Time Eroding Time, 2014

Major sponsors:

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O BA PR ES I D E NT

From the President of the

Old Boys’ Association With a new Headmaster comes a new era. Every headmaster leaves a legacy, with Old Boys often referring to the head of the school when describing their time as if to identify the period, such as the Roberts era.

There can be no understating the influence of a headmaster over his students. His views and beliefs permeate the year groups, often striking a chord at the most critical time of a student’s development. Churchie has had a stellar year on the sporting front, winning the swimming, rugby and basketball, and performing competitively in all other disciplines. This is testimony to the committed work leading up to this year and the exceptional leadership of Dr Campbell.

Ingrained in every Churchie boy is a sense of community and a spirit of giving. It is one of the four tenets that are the foundation stones of the School, as decreed by founder Canon Morris. A hearty congratulations is extended to Dr Sam Hawgood (1969) on his appointment as Chancellor of the University

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of California, San Francisco. Furthermore, it comes as no surprise that Old Boys appear in numbers on the national honours lists.

Congratulations to the following recipients who were acknowledged in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list: Andrew Charters AM (1974), Graham Jones AM (1955), Michael Klug AM (1965), Cliff Armitage OAM (1974), Ronald Piper OAM (1952) and Scott Bjerregaard PSM (1990).

We were extremely saddened to learn of the passing of two young Old Boys, Edward Holcombe (2013) and Jack Cranstoun (2005). They were Old Boys taken too soon and in tragic circumstances.

The annual Old Boys BBQ was held on the afternoon of the last rugby home game. This was again a very successful occasion with a strong turnout. All enjoyed a powerful display of rugby by the First XV against Brisbane Grammar School.

A week later on Friday 19 September we had the privilege of enjoying the company of Old Boy David Crombie (1961) at the OBA Annual Dinner. As our guest speaker, David spoke of his passion for agriculture and rugby combined with his notable successes and achievements in both.

He is currently a Director of AACo and President of Australian Rugby Union.

In addition to the always popular year group reunions, an August reunion in Perth was enjoyed by all who attended.

The annual Sydney Reunion was held in November and was once again held at the residence of Old Boy Simon Ford (1973), who generously opened his house for the third successive year.

We look forward to welcoming the 2014 Seniors into the Old Boys network and with them, continuing to connect with Old Boys across all generations.

Mr Con Castrisos OBA President

C H U RC H I E N E WS

Scott (1997) and Tim (2002) Nelson

Ben Foessel (2007)

Mileham Hayes (1958)

Nelson Brothers work as a Team

Old Boy's Life in the Fast Lane

Skin Cancer Treatment Goes Global

Thanks to Old Boys Scott (1997) and Tim (2002) Nelson, Queensland has become a leader in marine licensing. Along with business partner Simon Knight, the brothers developed online training for boat and jet ski licenses after identifying inefficiencies in the processes six years ago. The project was launched this year and its success is one of many for the three IT entrepreneurs’ who established TPR Media, a marketing and digital agency.

Despite being new to the sport, Old Boy Ben Foessel (2007) is making his mark in Australian GT Motor Racing.

After taking up the sport just two years ago, Ben has achieved back-toback season wins in the Australian GT Championship Challenge Division for 2013 and 2014. Ben attributes his success to a strategic business approach, taking inspiration from leaders in the field.

Old Boy Mileham Hayes (1958) is a skin cancer physician whose experience extends internationally to London and Edinburgh as a Fellow of both the respective Royal Colleges of Physicians. Following his presentation at the World Conference on Skin Cancer and Melanoma last year, Mileham has had books published by the world’s two largest medical publishers. Representing some seven years of work, the books reflect Mileham’s lifetime of accumulated observation and help from colleagues. They document his Queensland experience and as such can be considered a coup for Queensland medicine. Queensland has the best diagnostic and data recording program in the world for skin cancer and melanoma, which as Mileham observes, ‘is as it should be as we have the greatest rates of skin cancer’. It is Queensland treatment techniques that have led to the world's best survival rates. Both books, Skin Cancer, Melanoma and Mimics and Practical Skin Cancer Surgery, have been extremely well received by the medical profession.

‘It’s ironic that we’ve ventured into the marine sector because one of our primary drivers for starting our own business was to own jet skis and ride them whenever we fancied. Now we’re not too far off,’ Scott said. TPR Media has also seen success in the motorsport industry. This has led to working with Old Boy Ben Foessel to build his profile. Scott and Tim credit the Old Boy network as a valuable source of advice and referrals that has helped them grow their business. ‘Working with Old Boys has been fundamental to our business from the beginning. There is an instant connection that gives the relationship a level of trust and familiarity that comes from our shared backgrounds and experience at Churchie,’ Tim said.

‘I really look up to people like Craig Lowndes and Scott McLaughlin, who are not only performing on the track but attracting consistent interest from sponsors and taking the time to engage with fans. I have made a commitment to do the same,’ Ben said.

In addition to a rigorous training schedule, Ben operates a website and social media channels, cultivating a valuable fan base and brand presence to attract all-important sponsorship.

Mileham was also well known for his ABC radio and national television jazz programs.

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Churchie Old Boys

Flying High

Along with co-pilot Captain Gladyz, Churchie Old Boys Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Langley (1985) and Major David Olive (1997) paid a surprise visit to the recent annual Air Force cadet camp held at Karingal Scout Camp.

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A vision for the Prep School Head of Preparatory School Michael Dunn took up his position at Churchie at the beginning of 2013 following sixteen years as Head of Junior School at Cranbrook School in Sydney. Eagles’ Wings took the opportunity to meet with him.

First of all, what attracted you to Churchie?

To be honest, I was quite fussy about which school I wanted to work in following my previous appointment. Churchie has an enviable reputation as a school that educates the whole boy, seeks to have its students achieve high academic standards, is educationally progressive and lives its Christian values honestly and well – and that’s the kind of school in which I want to work. Churchie’s values reflect my own.

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What is your vision for Churchie Prep?

I want see to see the Prep School achieve its full potential in accord with the aims of the School and become one of the best schools for boys in the world. We have excellent staff, great facilities, wonderful boys and tremendous family support at Churchie, providing an excellent foundation upon which to build. It’s now a matter of working collaboratively to establish and enhance a cogent, common approach to teaching and learning across the whole of the Prep School

and across the whole curriculum – one that is research-based and representative of world’s best practice. We need a common language of learning for all. We also need to sharpen our ability as teachers to personalise the learning of each boy so that he makes the most of his learning time at school in a way that is relevant, meaningful, challenging and engaging. Boys respond superbly to that kind of education. School shouldn’t be something that ‘happens to’ boys. To be effective, it must be something each boy

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is purposefully committed to because he sees the point of it, and regularly feels the fulfilment and thrill of learning and of stretching his capabilities. I want all boys in the Prep School to feel that way every day.

What is the Prep School currently doing to make this vision a reality?

We’re doing quite a lot. Throughout this year, we have been deeply investigating and considering the suitability of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (the PYP) as a curriculum and teaching and learning framework for the Prep School. The PYP is a rigorous, research-based framework that provides a common language and approach for teaching and learning across the school. It is essentially an integrated, inquiry-based, concept-driven framework that promotes deep and lifelong learning and draws heavily on teacher collaboration.

Prep School staff have engaged in much professional development about the PYP this year, including whole staff sessions, online courses, conferences and visits around the nation to boys PYP schools of similar stature and ethos to Churchie.

Are there other initiatives currently underway?

Since last year, we have been working very hard across the Prep School on the way we teach the boys to write. Generally, assessment data nation-wide would suggest that, compared with girls, boys

are disadvantaged with regard to writing.

However, we see no reason why boys should not excel in this critical curriculum area if they are taught well. The Prep School staff have embarked upon implementing a common approach to the teaching of writing that looks at the traits of good writing. It is known as the 6+1 Writing Traits approach. The six traits are Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Ideas, Voice, Organisation and Conventions, with the additional element of Presentation. Teachers are focusing their instruction on these areas and this provides a common language across the classes. Additionally, we have been implementing objective assessment in writing, using an external assessment provider, for each boy from Year 1 to Year 6, once each term. Teachers use this timely data to track each boy’s progress and to highlight areas of need for instruction, support and extension at various levels: whole school, cohort, class, group and individually. This is part of our personalisation of learning for boys at Churchie.

of experience and training in gifted education and learning support. The Personalised Learning Team consists of a number of teachers and teacher assistants who help to personalise the learning for boys who learn differently or at a different rate. They work in consultancy with teachers and students in the classroom or in withdrawal settings depending on individual needs.

Elaine has provided a great boost to our ability to personalise learning for boys.

You’ve mentioned personalised learning, which is part of Churchie’s strategic intent across the whole School. How else are you fulfilling this intent in the Prep School?

We have also embarked on a masterplan aimed at making the most of our current facilities and enhancing these with quality learning in mind; and our work in the area of emotional intelligence with Swinburne University continues, with a view to enhancing the achievement and indeed the lives of our Prep School boys. It’s an exciting time!

In Term 2, the School appointed Mrs Elaine Geraghty to the new senior position of Personalised Learning Team Leader. Mrs Geraghty came to Churchie with a great deal

Our growing one-to-one technology program is another personalised learning initiative.

This year saw the program rolled out to all Year 4 boys and it will serve Years 4 and 5 in 2015 and Years 4 to 6 from 2016.

Linked with this, and based upon research in New Generation Learning Spaces Churchie completed in collaboration with the University of Melbourne last year, we are revolutionising classroom spaces in order to maximise student learning. The Year 4 rooms were modified this year and the Year 5 and 6 rooms are to follow.

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C A M PS

Moreton Island

Camp

In November, Churchie’s Year 6 students enjoyed three adventure-filled nights and days on Moreton Island.

With plenty of insect repellent, water and sunscreen on hand, the boys spent the days exploring the island, sliding down the sand dunes and swimming in the ocean.

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Emu Gully

Camp

In late October, Churchie’s Year 4 students visited the Emu Gully Adventure Education Centre at Helidon. During the two night camp, the boys experienced an action-packed program with one of the highlights being the mud sludge challenge.

2014 Sony

Camp

Students from Churchie and St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School hosted 36 guests at the twelfth annual Sony Camp held at Churchie in the September holidays. For the 142 carers and support staff, the three days and two nights provided many memorable experiences. For the guests, it was an adventure filled with wonder and joy.

USA Space

Camp

This year 36 Churchie students attended the Space and Aeronautical Tour USA. At the camp, James Schofield and Oliver Crofts were awarded the highest accolade, the Top Gun Award. Jesse Leotta was awarded The Right Stuff Award for leadership and perseverance. According to all reports, the camp was out of this world.

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S T U D E N T AC H I E V E M E N T S

Congratulations James Francis was selected as one of 10 Queensland students to attend the Young Historians’ Research Workshop.

Chris Davies attended the UQ Future Experience in Agriculture, Science and Technology.

Peter Humphreys, Maxwell Bo, Tony Deng, Joshua Halikos, James Francis and Henry Friend won the State Philosothon for the fourth consecutive year. Churchie also won Division B (Max Dang, Aryan Shresth, Ramal Wickramasinghe and William Gunn) and the inaugural Queensland Primary School Philosothon (Miguel Cescotto, Noah Duval, Oscar Pollack and Gray Matheson).

Ivan Zelich placed third at the International Geometry Olympiad in Russia. Ivan was also awarded the Diploma for High Performance in the tenth Sharygin Geometry Contest, also in Russia.

The Year 10 Academic Decathlon team of Eugene Dragut, Henry Friend, Isaac Hii, Jakob Ivanhoe, Andrew Schreiber, Alex Sargent, Angus Van Der Nagel and Harish Kamalanathan came third in the state competition.

Jack Taylor achieved a high distinction in the Year 8 Australian History Competition.

Alex Paterson was chosen to form part of the Australian delegation to attend the Hague International Model United Nations conference in Europe.

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Finnegan Kelly, Gray Matheson, Oscar Pollack, Campbell Jennings and Sam Thomas gained Honours in the Opti-MINDS State Final.

Jakob Ivanhoe was awarded first place for his short story in the IEU/ETAQ/ JCU Literary Competition. Nicholas Scott gained third place in the Year 11 and 12 short story section.

Blake Eager, William Richardson and William Gunn gained third place in the QAMT quiz.

Angus Nobbs was awarded the title of Top Scorer in the national Big Science Competition.

Harish Kamalanathan was invited to sit the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad Intermediate Contest in the Australian Mathematics Competition.

Pranav Venkatachalam was awarded a CSIRO Bronze CREST Award.

George Walker, Ky Robinson and Liam Burne-Johnston all achieved a High Distinction in the Australian Geography Competition.

Jake Swan placed third in the state at the University of Queensland School of Economics Student Competition.

Julian Lavell was named the 14/15 Years Male Diver of the Year at the Australian Diving Age Championships.

Ben Stephens represented Met East at the School Boys State Hockey Championship. Ethan Cosgrave and Ben Stephens represented Brisbane at the State Hockey Championships.

Hugo Kawamata, Oscar Kawamata and William St Baker were medallists at the Queensland Karate Association State Championships.

Maxwell Bell qualified for the National Bouldering Championships (Rock Climbing).

Sean Riksen and Dan Hansen were selected in the Queensland U14 Water Polo squad. Charlie Brandon was selected as a reserve.

Felix Strong-Fick was selected as a referee at the Queensland Junior State Rugby Championships.

Kalyn Ponga was selected in the Queensland U18 Rugby League Team.

Harley Fox, Richie Asiata and Izaia Perese were selected in the Australian Schoolboy Rugby Team. Harley Fox was Captain.

Patrick Trimboli was named State Champion at the Queensland Primary Schools U11 Rugby League State Championships.

Max Carleton represented the Australian Swim Team at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in the USA.

Ryan White and Dominik Suter represented Australia in the Taekwondo World Championships in Italy.

Will Walsh, Charlie Smith, Jake Bible and Kai Taylor won medals at the National Schools Swimming Championships.

Will Bridge and Adam Lavis placed third and fourth respectively in the competition at the Queensland Youth Week hosted

by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.

Liam Cosgrove and Alex Sargent competed at the U15 Football State Championships in Miami.

Nathan Bellina was an official at the School Sport Australian Football Championships.

Kango Taguchi competed at the Queensland School Sport Golf State Championships.

Ethan Bevan, Jeremy Pulesea, Darryl McDowell-White and William McDowell-White competed at the National Basketball Championships.

Tom Lord was selected in the Australian U17 Indoor Cricket team.

Maxim Watson competed at the Baseball Queensland School Sport State Championships.

Joey Pritchett placed second overall in Level 4 at the Men’s Gymnastics Grand Prix.

Adam Walton, Jack Walton, Charles Godber and Harry Borger placed second at the Queensland State Tennis Championships.

Tom Healy and Kyle Scrimegour were selected in the Australian U19 Cricket Squad.

Jake Cross, James Finnimore and Darcy Marsh competed in the Cricket State Championships.

Max Whiteoak competed at the National Cross Country Championships.

Archie Ridgway, John Earnshaw, Sam Johnston and Henry Wilson competed at the Queensland All Schools Cross Country Championships.

Truen Johns won a Silver Medal at the Australian Weightlifting Championships.

Aidan Burne-Johnston, James Burton, Joshua Cox, Eugene Dragut, Thomas Hassall, Hamish Jamieson and Lachlan Luhrs were accepted into the State Honours Ensemble Program.

Jayden Siemon performed as the young Simba in the Brisbane production of The Lion King.

Ben Lake was announced as Junior QLD Philanthropist of the Year 2014.

Regan Harms represented Churchie in the State Final of the Stud Beef Cattle Judging and Darcy McKenzie was an Associate Judge for the Droughtmaster Breed.

Dylan Ganepola was selected as one of 12 students to win the Secondary Schools Citizenship Award.

Jordan Lam received a commendation at the Planning Institute of Australia (Qld) Awards for Planning Excellence.

Fergus Maclean, Jack Brodie, Charlton Groves and James Martoo received Creative Generation Excellence Awards.

William Richardson was one of only a few Australians who took part in masterclasses in France with the world-renowned oboist, composer and conductor, Maurice Bourgue.

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Churchie's instructional rounds receive industry praise

Prize-winning historians and their teachers

Instructional Rounds

Making History

We have all seen TV shows like House where young doctors are assisted with their understanding of complex medical cases by doing rounds of wards with more experienced doctors, together examining patients and their symptoms in order to diagnose disease and other medical conditions.

Churchie students claimed an unprecedented six prizes in this year’s Queensland History Teachers Association Writing Competition.

The annual competition celebrates the best historical writing produced by Queensland high school students and is hotly contested with entrants from all over the state submitting their best work.

This year proved to be the best year ever for our senior historians and certainly no other school had so many place winners as a group.

Churchie’s ’instructional rounds’ for teachers involves a similar process. A small group of staff visit classrooms for 10 to 15 minutes, observing the different elements of teaching and learning that is occurring in the room. Sometimes the focus is the teacher, sometimes the students. It is up to the facilitating teacher leading the rounds to direct this. After the visit, different perspectives on the chosen focus are shared and discussed amongst the group.

The professional development value of the instructional round lies in the exposure of teachers to different teaching styles and the different ways students respond to staff and their methods.

In a recent meeting with Independent Schools Queensland, Churchie’s staff development initiatives, such as instructional rounds, were recognised as industry-leading initiatives by independent schools across the state. This is a credit to the pervasive culture of openness at Churchie where staff welcome visits and feedback.

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The Ancient Historians, Alex Harris, Max Eagles and Alex Paterson, chose topics ranging from the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire to the value of Thucydides as a historian.

The Modern Historians, Nicholas Scott, Adam Sas and Cameron Holscher, focused on exploring how modern nation states came into existence and the role of leaders like President Sukarno and General Tito in the process. Each student produced a fully referenced longform essay based on their own research.

Prep boys enjoy Book Week 2014

The cast of Dracula with Old Boy Director Marshall Stay (2013)

All Things Literary

Horror on Stage

A colourful Book Week parade featuring our youngest students dressed as their favourite book characters marked the beginning of another successful Book Week at Churchie. Throughout the week, students took part in workshops, book readings, performances and craft activities.

The horror and tragedy of gothic theatre was on display at Playfest, an innovative drama concept introduced at Churchie this year. Four ensembles of students brought famous characters of historic texts to life, performing their own versions of Frankenstein, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Dracula and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

In the Prep School, each year level enjoyed literature workshops where visiting authors Peter Carnavas, Dave Lowe, Pat Flynn and Oliver Phommavanh spent time with students reading books, discussing themes and characters, and working on writing techniques and ideas. Reception, Year 1 and visiting St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School students were treated to a puppet show performance.

Four teams worked on their production over six weeks, culminating in a 90-minute performance in Morris Hall. The performers made effective use of the sound, lighting and multimedia available in the hall to create a suspenseful and evocative gothic theatre atmosphere.

Churchie student Ben Chong (Year 10), children’s book illustrator of the locally written text Snail Mail, worked with students to share insights from his creative process. At the Middle School Literacy Evening, Ben presented an analysis of the creative problem solving process he employed while creating his book, explaining and showing the audience how he used ‘setting’ as an active participant to connect young readers to the central character’s change in emotions.

Playfest as a concept aims to bridge the gap between the Prep Play and the Senior Production, providing an opportunity for performing arts students in the middle years. Churchie welcomed back Old Boys Marshall Stay (2013) and Georg Goldfeder (2011) as ensemble directors along with industry guests Madeleine Lewis and Ashleigh Dorman to lead the ensembles.

Not only did the ensembles create an entertaining rendition of these historic texts, they demonstrated a clear enthusiasm and commitment to the performing arts. Stay tuned for Playfest 2015.

The evening was also an opportunity for Ben as an author to connect with his audience as he sat in the Prep Library’s red story teller’s chair reading to students.

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Greg Sellars (1966) After a long period of illness, Old Boy Greg Sellars (1966) passed away on 5 September 2014. As one of the many law students who Greg mentored over his distinguished legal career, I am grateful for the handful of years in which I knew him.

Long after the legal technicalities Greg imparted to me have been amended or overruled, I will remember his generous and unassuming nature. During Greg’s illness, many of his clients would phone to talk about their legal matters. Inevitably they would end up fondly recounting how Greg had helped them over the decades, sometimes forgetting why they had phoned in the first place. They remembered his work ethic, integrity and kindness.

We should thank men like Greg for the good reputation of Churchie Old Boys, and we should do our best to follow their example.

Will Kuhnemann (2010)

Obituaries The Old Boys' Association respectfully acknowledges the passing of the following Old Boys.

Peter Robertson Gargett

1944 – 1950

Cyril Reginald George Gilbert

1934 – 1935

Rodney Harold Hiley

1956 – 1958

Edward Hamish Padraic Holcombe

2009 – 2013

To help ensure Old Boys are recognised appropriately, notifications can be emailed to oba@churchie.com.au.

Kenneth Lennox Irvine

1946 – 1947

Gordon Falconer Gearing Lee

1927 – 1929

Charles Gurney Little

1934 – 1940

Name

Years at Churchie

Charles James Mansfield

1951 – 1954

Wilfred Niels Macdonald Arnold

1950 – 1953

Clinton Charles McKauge

1966 – 1970

Barry Austin

1951 – 1952

Charles Watson David Radcliffe

1935 – 1938

Platon Black

1929 – 1935

Gregory Peter Sellars

1963 – 1966

Keith Hamilton Bowly

1936 – 1939

Steve Schaeffer-Steel

1965 – 1970

Gerald Robert Byrne

1954 – 1958

Richard Michael Stapleton

1959 – 1962

John Francis Charlton

1942 – 1945

Kenneth Clifton Stephensen

1952 – 1955

John David Menzies Coupland

1960 – 1967

Neil Harold Stott

1951 – 1952

Murray Keith Coward

1964 – 1969

Glen James Taylor

1946 – 1947

Jack William Cranstoun

2000 – 2005

Robert Thomason

1962 – 1963

James Wakeham Cutts

1959 – 1965

Bruce Ward

1956 – 1959

Ian Miles Fox

1933 – 1938

Adrian Eaglie White

1926 – 1931

Wayne Michael Francis

1975 – 1976

David Alexander Young

1972 – 1977

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Watson Radcliffe (1938) Old Boy and former staff member Charles Watson David Radcliffe passed away on Wednesday 23 July 2014, aged 92.

Mr Radcliffe was Dux of the School in 1938 and taught at Churchie from 1939 to 1983. He is the second-longest serving member of staff with 45 years of service, which included teaching his son, David Radcliffe (1968). 'Boney', ‘Rad’ or ‘Watson’, as he was affectionately known, was the author of many mathematics text books.

His other notable achievements include Form V Special Merit Prize 1935, Prefect 1938, University Scholarship, Track and Field 1935–36 and 2nd AIF 1941–45.

Bill Logue We fondly remember past teacher Mr Bill Logue who passed away on Saturday 25 October 2014, aged 92. On staff from 1948 to 1987, Bill remains one of the School's longest serving staff members with 40 years of service, which included teaching his son, Robert Logue (1973).

Generations of Churchie Old Boys were taught History, Social Science and Economics by Mr Logue. He was the author of numerous history text books.

He also coached many boys in rugby and cricket. Mr Logue is survived by his son Robert and his wife of nearly 65 years, Monica, who was a nurse at the School.

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OBA Annual Dinner Guest Speaker David Crombie (1961)

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