Boomalacka October 2018

REAL LEARNING Maths in Action Design Thinking Service in Timor­­­­­ Leste IS SUE 116 | OCTOBER 2018

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K E Y D AT E S 2018 Thursday 25 October Leavers’ Eucharist Thursday 8 November, 7:30pm Friends of Ballarat Grammar AGM, Kinsman Staff Centre Friday 9 November Open Morning (Ballarat Show Day) Sunday 11 November, 2pm Reunion - Class of 2013 (5 year), at the Lake View Hotel, Ballarat

Cover: Year 4 students Oorvi Sannappareddy, Eleanor Justin and Arabella Stephens are part of the club that cares for the chickens at the Stephen and Sue Higgs Centre at Mount Rowan. The learning that occurs through caring for the animals (guided by a teacher) is real and engaging.

The Year 4 program at Mount Rowan continues to grow in reputation for its 'Learning for Life' philosophy, an opportunity that is taken up by many families as an entry point to the School.

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Tuesday 27 November Junior School Christmas Service

Mrs Marnie Pullin Head of Communications and Marketing

Monday 3 December 2019 Year 7 Orientation Day and Information Night 2019 Prep Information Night

Special thanks to Nola and Ross Squire, Ballarat Grammar School Archivists and Claire Hay from the Development Office for all their editorial assistance.

Tuesday 4 December Year 6 Graduation and Eucharist Thursday 6 December Presentation Night

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Friday 8 February Welcome Picnic Friday 15 February Founders’ Day Saturday 16 February Scholarships Testing and Open Morning Sunday 24 February Head of the Lake

Enrolment for 2020 We are seeing some pressure on future numbers for key intake years, particularly Year 7 in 2020. If you are considering enrolling your child/children for Year 7 in 2020 or 2021, or know of someone considering the same, please ensure you apply at least 18 months out from start date. We are only able to hold Old Grammarian or Sibling ‘priority’ places until 31 October two years out.

For example, for a 2020 Year 7 start, we are only able to hold priority places until 31 October 2018.

For further information, please contact Admissions; admissions@bgs.vic.edu.au or (03) 5338 0830

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Maths in Action

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Service and Friendship in Timor-Leste

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Everyday Learning at the CEEd

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Music and Performing Arts

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Design Thinking

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Boarding Life

From the Headmaster

4 FROM THE HEADMASTER 6 MATHS IN ACTION 8 DESIGN THINKING 10 SERVICE AND FRIENDSHIP IN TIMOR-LESTE 12 EVERYDAY LEARNING AT THE CEEd 14 STAFF STORIES 16 CELEBRATING SUCCESS 18 BOARDING LIFE 20 MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS 22 DEVELOPMENT AROUND CAMPUS 23 INSPIRING OLD GRAMMARIANS 24 STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVES 26 GIFTS TO GRAMMAR 27 OLD GRAMMARIANS AND COMMUNITY NEWS 30 FROM THE BQOGA 31 FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 32 DONORS 2018

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Mr Heath chats with some of our Prep students in Kit’s Garden.

F R O M T HE HE A D M A S T ER Mr Adam Heath

My dear Dad taught me to fish in the river at Barwon Heads. I remember the impatient wait as the tide pushed the water painfully slowly across the sandbank. Finally the ‘Old Man’ would announce that it had reached the level that signalled the perfect time for fishing. All the while, as we waited, we rigged rods together with him explaining the intricacies of the knots, hook placement and correct weight of sinker.

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Rehearsing newly acquired knowledge and skills in a practical application means they become engrained in a broader narrative. This moves them from our short-term memory, which has very limited space, to our long-term memory, which has much greater capacity.

We trudged across the mudflats to the old wooden lugger boat, carting the rods, fishing creel filled with bait, tackle box, oars and the old Sea Horse motor. I remember taking a few crusty old life jackets, but I now recall with wonder that things such as fire extinguishers and a boat bailer were deemed, at that time, to be unnecessary.

If it was to be the full expedition, we would head to the mouth of the Barwon River in pursuit of whiting. Moored carefully in alignment with the pier and a channel marker to assure our exact location, the fishing lesson would commence. It was the constant advice – rod flat, pipi on the bottom bait, line taut after you strike the fish – that empowered me to learn to actually catch fish. That and practice of course; simply trying again and again.

When learning to fish, I first learnt the skill of rigging the rod. To successfully catch fish, I had to rig rods time and again and the learning stuck.

This real-world application is critical for all ages, however we believe it is particularly so for young adolescents as they increasingly challenge the relevance of what they are learning.

from teaching agricultural theory before putting it into practice at our farm campus at Mount Rowan, to teaching values explicitly before encouraging students to enact them in one of the many meaningful service opportunities offered at the School. The result is students who are motivated by their progress in all areas of their learning as they develop into fine young people.

This approach can be seen right across our learning programs at Ballarat Grammar,

Looking back, I marvel at my father’s grasp of modern educational theory. We now know that the best way to start teaching students something new is with direct, explicit instruction. Better than expecting students to somehow unravel the mystery of effective persuasive writing, for example, is to teach them the rules for structuring an argument.

The same applies to learning numbers in maths and almost all key knowledge and skills in every subject.

Once the fundamentals have been taught, we need to do the equivalent of going fishing so we can put what we’ve learned into context and action. Rehearsing newly acquired knowledge and skills in a practical application means they become engrained in a broader narrative. This moves them from our short-term memory, which has very limited space, to our long-term memory, which has much greater capacity.

Mr Heath with Year 8 students Eliza Krilly and Angus Kelly planting trees on a local property damaged in the Scotsburn fire in December 2015. The class visits each term to plant trees and study the effects of bushfire on the local environment.

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While our main focus is on maths for every student every day, we also offer a range of opportunities to challenge and extend our strongest maths students.

A Maths Methods class in action.

M AT H S IN AC T IO N Ms Delwyn Oliver Chair of Faculty - Mathematics

Maths is extremely active at Ballarat Grammar. We provide students at all levels with support and opportunities to pursue their love of, interest in and aptitude for maths. While our main focus is on maths for every student every day, we also offer a range of opportunities to challenge and extend our strongest maths students.

In 2017, the Ballarat Grammar Maths Faculty developed a statement to reflect our agreed values and focus:

The Ballarat Grammar View of Maths We encourage students to see themselves as ‘mathematicians’ as they move along the pathway of logic, reasoning and deduction to describe and analyse the world around them.

We believe maths involves lifelong learning that is developed through the attainment of skills, knowledge, logical thinking and problem solving. This is nurtured through curiosity, persistence and an appreciation of how maths relates to the world in which we live. It is intended that, by learning maths, students will develop confidence and transferable skills to tackle unseen problems.

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MATHS FOR EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY At Ballarat Grammar, we are reflecting on the way we teach maths in line with the intentions of the Australian Curriculum…

‘The maths curriculum provides students with carefully paced, in-depth study of critical skills and concepts. It encourages teachers to help students become self-motivated, confident learners through inquiry and active participation in challenging and engaging experiences.

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2017.

We give students opportunities to explore real-world problems so they see the connection with real-life applications. We support them to understand how to approach problem solving in a creative and collaborative way. We teach and encourage them to think mathematically and use technology as an enabler to solve complex problems. In the end, how we teach, not what we teach will give students the 21st Century skills they need to apply their learning in the real world.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHALLENGE Australian Problem Solving Maths Olympiad Our Junior School and Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in this competition that challenges students to explore maths in a creative way through problem solving, as opposed to reaching a solution using a prescribed method.

Stephanie Hancock working with Charlotte Bodey and Charlotte Maxsted at their weekly maths tutoring session.

BUILDING A MATHS COMMUNITY Each week, more than 40 of our Middle School students receive individual tutoring from senior students who volunteer their time after school to support the younger students with their maths.

“ We learn all these tools at school. Here, we were able to apply them to a real problem.“ - Amy Zuell

Stephanie Hancock and Charlotte Bodey have been working together on Monday afternoons…

“ Tutoring younger students has allowed me to develop friendships and watch them grow throughout the year.

I have found they can teach me a lot, too.”

- Stephanie, Year 11

“ I’ve been able to get extra help that I need to benefit my learning and form a new friendship with Stephanie and talk with her about life.”

- Charlotte, Year 8

National Mathematics Summer School In the past four years, six of our Year 11 students have been selected to participate in this two-week residential school for mathematically gifted and talented students at the Australian National University on the basis of their mathematical interest, achievement and potential.

Members of the successful MIT teams with Mrs Sue Garner: (back) Thomas Burnett, Amy Zuell, Luke Williams, Grady Coutts, (front) Jared Olsen, Micah Poole, Annabella Lewis and Luka Ryan.

The IMMC team working with Ms Delwyn Oliver: Luke Williams, Ms Delwyn Oliver, Amy Zuell, Annabella Lewis and Thomas Burnett.

SUCCESS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL This is a team challenge for senior maths students designed to show how maths can help solve problems of real-world importance.

A Ballarat Grammar team of four Year 11 students is the only team to have finished in the top placings in the national final for two consecutive years, placing in the top 12 in Australia in 2018 and in the top 5 in 2017.

The Mathematics in Industry and Technology (MIT) Challenge competition run by The University of Melbourne gives strong senior maths students a taste of real-world problem solving. Ballarat Grammar teams have placed 2nd and 3rd in 2018 and 1st in two of the previous three years. This is a significant achievement for a regional school.

Congratulations to all students and the Maths Faculty on their excellent and sustained achievements.

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USING DESIGN THINKING T O S O L V E R E A L- W O R L D PROBLEMS Ms Adele Ryan Co-ordinator of Middle School Learning

Ms Rachael Williams Year 9 Learning Leader

Design Thinking is an approach used to solve real-world problems with a strong focus on creative solutions and collaboration.

It involves a series of steps, starting with defining and developing a deep understanding of the problem, coming up with ideas and strategies to solve it, then creating and testing a prototype.

This approach aligns with our Middle School philosophy which emphasises the need to help students ‘…develop transferable skills… including problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, digital literacy and communication.’

We want to engage and challenge our young learners through meaningful, authentic and relevant learning experiences. We believe it is critical that our teenagers especially, as they are on the verge of adulthood, are given opportunities to tackle complex real-world problems by considering multiple perspectives.

Design Thinking is the kind of thinking process our students need to learn as they prepare for a future where they will actively engage in and care about their community and world.

We had to come up with a new design for a shelter for refugees running from conflict and people fleeing disasters. The design had to be usable in different climates, cheap to make, easy to mass produce, and simple to put up in a small, crowded space where people might be scared and panicking.

This program increased my understanding of how natural disasters and civil wars can cause such upheaval in theday-to-day lives of so many people.

Learning about the ever-growing refugee crisis in countries all over the world grounded me, and I saw how easy my life is compared to the people facing significant conflict and hardship.

One of the most important things I learned was that what defines a person is how they treat other people.

- Caroline Tatham, Year 9

LEARNING ABOUT CONFLICT THROUGH EMPATHY AND DESIGNING SOLUTIONS As part of our Year 9 Integrated Studies curriculum, students explored ‘Conflict’ within various contexts in Term 2, drawing a meaningful link between an historical context (World War 1) and a contemporary context (the refugee crisis).

Using a Design Thinking approach, students explored solutions to disaster relief housing at one of our education partners, Ballarat Tech School.

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Year 9 students engaged in the unit on Change.

EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SEE THEMSELVES AS CHANGE MAKERS We want our teenagers to understand that they can have an impact on the world and to build their confidence in their ability to work through complex, real-world problems.

Design Thinking helped further develop our understanding of conflict because it forced us to think about the conflict experienced by those affected by unexpected natural disasters.

- Callum Luttrell, Year 9

During the Term 3 focus on ‘Change’, the ‘Teen Inquiry Project’, offers our Year 9 students the opportunity to explore issues that are relevant and meaningful to them. We believe the only way we can know what issues are important to our teenagers is to ask them. The challenge and choice empowers students to develop real expertise on an issue that matters to them and to the broader community. Students are then supported and guided in the use of design thinking to create viable solutions. This part of the program was facilitated in partnership with Kieran Murrihy from Crazy Ideas College – a program that supports young people to develop and implement crazy good ideas to improve life in their communities.

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SERVICE AND FRIENDSHIP IN TIMOR-LESTE Year 11 Service Trip 2018

During the Term 2 break, 15 students and four staff members travelled to Ainaro in Timor-Leste.

We know that through experiences, student growth is immense.

We asked Year 11 students, Leah Penny and Daen Sadhai, to tell us why they wanted to be part of the service trip and what the experience meant to them…

The thought of travelling overseas for the first time was exciting, but also spending time and working with the people in the small community of Ainaro sounded incredibly rewarding. And it was. We formed friendships with the students at Fernando Lasama Senior High School, learning about their culture and lifestyle as well as helping them improve their English. A highlight for me was listening to the students talk about their day-to-day lives. Despite not having much, they were all so happy and content and not once did any of them complain about what they didn’t have.

During our time in Ainaro, we experienced Sunday Mass in the community, visited a Sunday market, went on long walks through the mountains to different villages, and visited another school where we spent time interacting and dancing with the students. Our visit to a small kindergarten in Mua Nuno was a highlight, despite the language barrier. We had brought some resources from home including bubbles, and it was amazing to see how such a simple thing could bring them such joy. Overall, experiencing the different lifestyles, culture, vegetation and terrain and learning about the history was incredibly interesting. But the thing I will take away is the fun we had with the people. The trip was a rewarding, once-ina-lifetime opportunity that I recommend to anyone who enjoys a challenge and getting out of their comfort zone.

- Leah Penny

Students and staff from the two Friendship Schools.

Teachers 4 Timor is an Australian group of teachers who volunteer to teach English in schools there. To be working and assisting alongside these teachers was a really fun and engaging experience. Despite a big language gap, the enthusiasm and commitment to learning was clear and we managed to get things done in the classroom and always finished on a high note with a song, whether Boomalaka or the chants of the Pátria, ‘Fatherland’, the national anthem of Timor-Leste. However, the real learning was about understanding the culture and the respect they show people.

I went to Timor-Leste to experience what life was for the people in that part of the world.

The place where we stayed was quite basic and even having a functional shower and bed was considered luxurious. I think the real impact of our service trip was interacting with the people of Ainaro, singing songs and playing basketball and volleyball with the children and soldiers. Even though it was physically and mentally challenging, it was very rewarding and helped us understand just how privileged we are.

- Daen Sadhai

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.. ~Ghandi

Bubbles speaking an international language of joy: Aemilia Riethoff with students from the Ainaro kindergarten.

I think the real impact of our service trip was interacting with the people of Ainaro, singing songs and playing basketball and volleyball with the children and soldiers.

FRIENDSHIP SCHOOL During this year’s visit, a Friendship School relationship was formalised with Fernando Lasama Senior High School. The Friendship Schools Program was initially set up in 2005 to promote and support friendships between schools in Ballarat and the District of Ainaro. Ballarat Grammar groups have been visiting Ainaro regularly for five years and so enhancing this relationship was a natural progression, particularly as it is the school of recent GAP Assistant, Lucy Xavier. Our group was welcomed at a special ceremony where a Shield of Friendship was presented as a symbol of ongoing friendship and students from both schools enjoyed interacting formally and informally.

Keely Fitzsimons engaged in intercultural exchange with students from Fernando Lasama Senior High School.

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E V E R Y D AY L E A R N I N G AT THE CEEd Lisa Baker Head of Department - Reception

In his international best seller ‘The Architecture of Happiness’, Alain de Botton states “Where we are critically determines what we are able to believe in.”

In the Centre for Early Education (CEEd), we agree, knowing that the experiences children engage in during their early childhood years play an enormous role in their perceptions of themselves and their world.

During the time children are entrusted to the educational programs at the CEEd, they are supported to learn and believe in multiple perspectives. Through their daily experiences they develop a richer understanding of themselves and their competency, capacity and opportunities.

Five-year-old Olivia, currently in Kindergarten is in her third CEEd year and when asked about the CEEd she responded, “It’s about showing people you can learn things about different things. It makes people feel that they are going to learn more stuff than they learn at home.”

Olivia learning through play in nature with friends at Bush Kinder.

Through their daily experiences, students develop a richer understanding of themselves and their competency, capacity and opportunities When Olivia arrives each day, she is open to the vast array of educational opportunities, both complex and joyous, that await her.

In reporting “When I come to the CEEd, I feel great and happy that I get to play with my friends”. Olivia shares her realisation of her social, emotional and psychological growth. While she draws, designs with blocks or dresses up, she is honing vital life skills of communication, collaboration, problem solving and self-regulation.

In a dynamic and ever-changing world, it is these competencies that she will need most in order to flourish.

In her morning at Bush Kinder, Olivia develops resilience, risk-taking skills, perception and an authentic connection with nature. As a future custodian of the earth, these abilities and connections are critical for her to acquire and embed.

In her seemingly small daily encounters with trusted educators and peers, Olivia formulates empathy, perspective, kindness and belief in her own voice. She reflects, “If they have a good idea and I have a good idea, I let them say their suggestions first and I might find out it is a bit better suggestion.”

No two days are the same in the CEEd, just as no two children are identical. Every moment is unique and filled with potential. If where we are determines what we believe in, children in the CEEd believe in the most powerful instrument of all – themselves.

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If they have a good idea and I have a good idea, I let them say their suggestions first and I might find out it is a bit better suggestion.

Olivia, 5.

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S TA F F STORIES

Year 4 students practicing some mindful rock-balancing during lunchtime in the dry creek bed at Mt Rowan.

MS CLARICE LISLE FAST FACTS Started teaching at Grammar: 2001 Teacher: Year 4 classroom teacher Key Roles: Year 4 Co-ordinator, Mount Rowan Campus Special Mentions: My relationship with the Mount Rowan program began with the shared vision of merging the ethics of life with the land in a farm context. It has since been my role to bring this program to life with the leadership and Year 4 teaching team at Ballarat Grammar.

Clarice was invited to write a chapter in The Palgrave International Handbook of Women and Outdoor Learning that celebrates the voices of influential women in Outdoor Education, in recognition of her work. The handbook was launched in Sydney in August 2018.

We asked Clarice about her experience… “ I recall the moment I received the invitation to take part in this project. I had just returned from a study tour visiting school farms in the UK and Scandinavia, full of ideas and inspiration. I knew that we were on to something quite unique, so sharing our ideas with the world appealed to me. The process of compiling a 999-page text has been complex to say the least, taking three years to bring to full fruition. This opportunity has enabled me to network not onlywith like minds across the world, but has further fuelled my ambition to remain at the cutting edge of best practice in this field.”

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MR BRANDON OLVER FAST FACTS Started teaching at Grammar: 2016 Old Grammarian: School Captain and Guardian, 2011 Teacher: Year 10 Maths (Mainstream and Enrichment); Years 11 and 12 Maths Methods; Year 12 Chemistry Key Roles: Assistant Head of Mathematics Special Mentions: Coach of BG Swimming and Badminton teams; mentor to students competing in the IMMC (BG team national finalists); plays badminton at state and national level; coach of Victorian Junior State Badminton Team (2012 - present); Badminton Victoria Board Member; Badminton Australia National Junior Selector.

MR PETER O’DWYER We are delighted to announce that Mr Peter O’Dwyer, who is well known in the Grammar community, has been appointed to the position of Business Manager. “ I’m excited about the prospect of working with the School Leadership and the Ballarat Grammar community to ensure that the resources we have available enable our students to have the best learning facilities possible.”

Brandon pictured with fellow Commonwealth Games officials

Brandon was selected to assist in the back-of-house and marshalling of the athletes for Badminton at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April 2018. We asked Brandon about his experience… “ Volunteering and being part of a Commonwealth Games was an amazing experience. Many people, including myself, dream of playing on such a stage. Unfortunately, only a few make it.

However, an event such as the Commonwealth Games is much, much bigger than the sports stars you see on TV – over 15,000 people worked together to bring the world the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. It was a privilege to be part of something like that. I had the chance to meet world-class athletes and members of their support team, make new friends with volunteers from all corners of the globe, and witness some extraordinary sporting feats. My favourite moment was being in the stadium when Kathryn Mitchell (a dual Olympian) broke the Commonwealth Games record in the javelin throw, not once but twice, on her way to winning gold for Australia.”

Mr Peter Hunt, who recently announced his retirement as Business Manager, will be formally farewelled by the School in December and featured in the next issue of Boomalacka.

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The Junior School Wakakirri team after performing on stage in Melbourne.

C E L E B R AT I N G SUCCESS

JUNIOR SCHOOL DANCERS Our Junior School Wakakirri team received a State Story Award for the “Best Original Story” as well as three additional awards and placed in the top 10 schools in the State. The team was also invited to perform at the State Awards Night in September.

AG/HORT STUDENTS TOP IN STATE

DUKE OF EDINBURGH Year 11 student, Aaron Lowe was presented with the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Government House, Melbourne in April by HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. Currently, there are almost 80 Grammar students enrolled in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. Headmaster Mr Adam Heath said, “We see enormous value in this program for the service, adventure and skill development opportunities that help our students grow as well-rounded young people.”

Emma Weigall (2017) was awarded a Premier’s VCE Award in VCE Ag/Hort Studies. Emma is studying Design at the University of Melbourne this year. Current Ag/Hort teacher Matt Dickinson and former Ag/Hort teacher Dr Alan Ford have guided more than 35 students to top the State in this subject over the years.

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VICTORIAN YOUTH PIPE BAND

STATE AND NATIONAL SPORTING SUCCESS

Hamish Hare (Year 8), Charles Lewis (Year 9) and Michael Zhang (Year 10) have been selected in the Victorian Youth Pipe Band and will join the tour to the Belfast International Tattoo in 2019.

Nicholas Howard (Year 7) is the first male from Ballarat to be selected in the Victorian Gymnastics team. Nicholas successfully competed at the 2018 Australian Gymnastics Championships, winning the U13 National Title for Vault.

Claire Mahony (Year 6) represented Victoria at the School Sport Australia Cross-Country championships in August. Claire finished 11th and also won a bronze medal in the team event and silver in the relay.

DRAGON BOAT Michelle Donaldson (Year 12) competed in the Dragon Boat World Championships held in France in July, winning a silver medal in the Women’s 10-seater. Michelle was also successful at the Australian National Championships, bringing home a gold and two silver medals, and she has captained the Victorian State Junior Dragon Boating Team for the past two years.

GIRLS’ FOOTBALL

PLAIN SPEAKING Caitlin Grieve (Year 12) placed second in the Victorian Plain English Speaking Award out of 180 competitors. Caitlin discussed whether the future of farming would be in the laboratory, rather than the paddock.

The Grammar Senior and Intermediate Girls’ Football teams made it all the way to their Grand Finals, playing for the Herald Sun Shield. Both teams finished runner-up, with the Senior team narrowly missing out on a third consecutive victory. Two players have also enjoyed significant individual success: Lauren Butler (Year 12) was Captain of the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels and was selected in the VFLW Western Bulldogs team and the AFLW U18 Vic Country squad; and Ella Bibby (Year 12) was also named in the leadership group of the GWV Rebels.

Brothers Kynan (Year 12) and Brait Headon (Year 9), Wigan boarders from Hay, represented Victoria in National Rugby League competitions in June. Kynan played in the U18 team and Brait in the U15 team, with both teams winning in their respective divisions.

Lauren Cox (Year 10) represented Australia in the U17 Girls’ Volleyball team at the Amateur Athletic Union Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships held in Florida in June, and in the National Youth Women’s Volleyball team at the Asian Championships held in Thailand in May. Jeremiah McKenzie (Year 11) represented Vic Country in the U18 Basketball National Competition in Geelong. Jeremiah plays in the Ballarat Youth League for the Ballarat Miners.

Maggie Caris (Year 10) represented Australia in the International Schoolgirls’ Netball Championships, winning a gold medal. Maggie is currently training with the Victorian Institute of Sport and has been selected for the National 17 and Under Squad.

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Dart boy Josh Bibby helping to run a fun activity on St Edgar's Day, where Dart House students work together to raise awareness of and funds for prostate cancer care.

BOARDING LIFE The Learning in Service

The great thing about the whole-House Service opportunities is the relationships you build. These experiences have taught me to think more outwardly, and can be really rewarding.

- Mitchell Ryan, Year 12

“Service is essential to ‘what we do’ in boarding at Grammar, whether it be incidental service to the House that occurs through our boarders’ daily interactions or formalised opportunities to assist others in the broader community. Our boarders are in a very fortunate position; their families invest in each of them financially and emotionally, affording them the opportunity to be part of this great community. As such, we want them to not only learn the value of exhibiting gratitude, but also the value of investing in others and forging connections, for the betterment and enrichment of all involved.”

- Chris Van Styn, Director of Boarding

There are many opportunities to get involved in a wide range of service opportunities at Grammar. But it’s finding something to work on together as a House or seeking a service activity that a student is particularly passionate about that the boarders seem to enjoy the most.

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DART HOUSE

HAYHOE HOUSE

Since the death of much-loved former teacher, Head of House and Director of Admissions, Rob Olston, the Dart boys have been working to raise awareness of prostate cancer. They run the annual ‘St Edgar’s Day’, where students and staff wear colourful ties and odd socks in memory of Rob (or Edgar if you dared!) who loved to wear the same.

The Hayhoe girls chose to hold a bake sale this year, raising $550 for ‘Safe Steps’, a charity working to help mothers and children affected by domestic violence.

“Rob was one of the stalwarts of the School. His influence on the culture of our House is still significant and it is very, very important for us to perpetuate awareness of and support for prostate care.”

“We have developed a better understanding of domestic violence.

Some people don’t have a safe home environment and there are many families who need support to make changes and start to rebuild their lives.”

- Laura Booth, Year 12 , from Hay (NSW)

- Graham Hislop, Head of Dart House “Service is often a ‘one in, all in’ situation in the Boarding Houses. But it’s not just about contributing as a House, it’s also about learning to take responsibility individually. I’ve learnt to not only appreciate what I have at this wonderful school, but also to continue to donate my time and services within the community to bring about change.”

- Will Tickner, Year 12, from Horsham

WIGAN HOUSE In 2018, the Wigan boys have run fundraising activities for the Soup Bus and a Blaze Aid raffle for those affected

by South West fires earlier this year, raising $2,500 across both activities. These initiatives engaged the whole House in different roles.

“The great thing about the whole-House Service opportunities is the relationships you build. These experiences have taught me to think more outwardly, and working with the Soup Bus can be really rewarding, knowing that someone will go away feeling a little better from the conversations and meal they’ve had.”

- Mitchell Ryan, Year 12 , from Yea

Larritt girls testing toys at Eureka Mums

LARRITT HOUSE Larritt girls travel to ‘Eureka Mums’ every second Saturday morning, a local organisation that collects donations of nursery equipment and other baby essentials and distributes them to families in need.

The girls sort, clean, quality check and package donated goods ready for distribution.

WOODBRIDGE HOUSE Service is everywhere you look - a personal reflection “‘To whom much is given, will much be required.’ These words have meant so much to me during my time at Grammar. I have learnt that Service is everywhere you look.

I have strengthened my ability to quickly build relationships with people from vastly different backgrounds, and working with young people has taught me to place far greater value in the power of kindness and compassion. Beyond my life at Grammar, I will never forget the impact an individual can make, and the amount of encouragement this School gives to support individuals to realise this.”

- Harriet McConville, Year 12, from Hamilton

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MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS People are storytellers. We enjoy being moved by the stories told by others, and we enjoy telling stories ourselves. Of the many ways we learn and tell stories, Performing Arts is perhaps the most real, most visceral act of learning we undertake at school, where our character is crafted and highlighted as we perform, combining physical, mental, and emotional elements.

This learning is crucial; performance is everywhere in life and each role we perform in the future is predicated by many performances we undertake at school, home and elsewhere. We perform, we practise, we develop, and we grow in confidence and strength in our sense of self and purpose.

Our youngest learners at the Centre for Early Education undertake Specialist Music once a week. Music teacher Kristiana Withers is enthusiastic about the opportunity, “Young children learn music through their experience combined with their ability to recall, imagine and make their own music.

We let the students hear and respond, imitate and experiment,” she said. “Our goals include helping them to learn the difference between their singing voices and their speaking voices; sounds and silence; loud and quiet sounds; high and low notes.”

Our Junior School students are engaged in classroom Music and Performance from Prep and opportunities abound, with choirs, ensembles and in eisteddfods like Royal South Street, the annual Junior School Gala Concert, and the annual Junior School production where every Junior School student gets to perform on stage. Further, there is the Year 2 Strings Program where students choose to study violin, viola or cello, a recently introduced Junior Concert Band for Years 4 to 6 students, and Junior School students can even begin participating in the Pipe Band.

The 2018 Year 7 Instrumental Music Program in class.

A highlight of our Year 7 program is the Instrumental Music Program (IMP) which provides every student with the opportunity to learn a new instrument. For some, this is the first time they have experienced learning an instrument and sharing in the positive emotions that come from creating music in an ensemble environment. Throughout the year, students develop strengths in perseverance, teamwork, creativity and self-regulation, and ultimately get to experience the joy of developing a new skill and performing together on stage with their peers.

Year 12 student and 2018 Music Captain Robert Holder says his experience of Music and Performing Arts at Grammar has instilled in him a love for ensemble music and group togetherness.

"At Grammar, performance feels like a real feat of teamwork and persistence, a benchmark that is now set for me in life, " Robert said.

Bringing joy to an audience is a great feeling, though in a team the achievement feels that much greater.

- Robert Holder, 2018 Music Captain

Robert believes these experiences stand him in great stead for the future, "As I step out into (so-called) adult life, an appreciation for beauty and excellence will stick with me and push me to pursue it in my work, whether or not it be in music."

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‘CURTAINS’ – A Personal Reflection This year’s Senior School production was, as usual, a fine collaborative venture between our Music, Drama/Theatre Studies and Dance departments. “ As the final Grammar production for the Year 12s, it was a highlight of our year. With the cast and crew spanning Years 7 to 12, for the oldest members, it was extremely rewarding to mentor the younger students. Being involved in Performing Arts teaches you to be a more confident person and tests how well you can work with people. Grammar is such a warm community; all efforts are praised and this has helped build my confidence over the years.

I hope to apply creativity and imagination to my future occupation.”

- Lachlan Andrews (Year 12)

NEW UNIFORMS FOR PIPE BAND Our Pipe Band is proudly wearing a new-look uniform thanks to a generous donation from the Haymes Family Foundation.

The Holyrood Modern tartan was chosen for the new kilts. The tartan was designed to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1977, 100 years after Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. The colours in the tartan also complement and are identifiable with the School’s current uniform.

At the Blessing of the Kilts by Rev Eleanor O’Donnell on the front lawn in November 2017: Amber Ives (Ensemble Director), Ethan Johns, Spencer Bodey (in front), Taylah Redgewell, Michael Zhang, Callum Luttrell, Jilly Taylor (Pipe Sergeant), Kellan Taylor-Potter (Pipe Major), Alex Hughes, Catherine Cornish, Charles Lewis, Aeron Johns, Rory Barnett (Pipe Sergeant), Leah Canavan, Mason Johns (in front) and Charlie Hughes (Drum Sergeant).

We wish to sincerely thank the Haymes Family Foundation for their contribution to the purchase of our new uniforms.

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DEVELOPMENT AROUND CAMPUS DART COMMON ROOM Dart boys now have a fresh new common space in which to spend time relaxing. Photographs of the old honour boards will be installed in the Common Room soon.

LARRITT HOUSE COMMON ROOM Larritt Boarders seen here checking out the progress on their new common room, which will join the “Doll’s House” together with the rest of the Larritt building and is due to be completed by the start of Term 4.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PLAY SPACES There have been some great developments in the Junior School with updates to the playground and landscaping. Some of the Preps had some Year 12 visitors recently to check out the new cubby, erected as a project by our VCAL students with guidance from the Operations team.

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INSPIRING OLD GRAMMARIANS Vicky Jacobs Old Grammarian Vicky Jacobs (1996) has developed a reputation for her ability to get anyone singing at their best - from Australia’s top music theatre stars to the most nervous new singers.

From Assistant Musical Director for the critically-acclaimed Jersey Boys, she has also played in the orchestra of some of the biggest shows of the Australian stage in recent years: ‘Wicked’, ‘Xanadu’, ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Grease’ to name a few.

In 2016 and 2017 she toured Australia and Japan as Deputy Musical Director for ‘Singin’ in the Rain’.

Not only musically accomplished in her own right, Vicky is also a musical entrepreneur, as the founder and director of Glee Club, Melbourne’s hippest (and most fun) sing-along choir. “I found that lots of people kept telling me that they missed making music after leaving school: that they’d like to join a choir but couldn’t commit because of busy work and family lives. So I decided to start a choir where you just rock up and sing in a big group whenever you can and that’s how Glee Club was born thirteen years ago!” she said. “So much of my musical life is about perfection and Glee is purely about making music for the fun of it. We get together every Tuesday night at The Butterfly Club in Melbourne’s CBD and it is excellent fun everyone leaves buzzing!”

Looking back to her school years, Vicky realises she had a large number of performance opportunities which made her feel comfortable on stage and leading large groups of people. “From the amazing gift of being able to perform school musicals on the stage of Her Majesty’s Theatre to innumerable school concerts both formal and informal, eisteddfods, public speaking - the list goes on.

I believe the only way to get more comfortable with performance is by doing lots of it and I was lucky to be able to do this in my school years,” she said.

Vicky and Glee Club members after performing on the Weekend Today Show a few years ago.

“ So much of my school education that wasn’t explicitly about music has helped me time and time again over the years.”

Vicky remembers spending lots of time in the Music Department: “It was a haven for me - I loved my piano lessons with Mrs Bennett and Miss Pidgeon and playing and singing in ensembles. But I equally loved just hanging out and the informal jams and songwriting that would spontaneously happen. I think this is where becoming a musician really happened for me.” While music was a focus, Vicky was involved in all aspects of school life. “So much of my school education that wasn’t explicitly about music have helped me time and time again over the years. I work largely with actors and do a lot of text-based work and so my love and knowledge of literature, history and languages that was inspired at Grammar have been endlessly useful and relevant. My advice to current students is to follow your interests in whichever direction they lead you because everything always comes in handy at some time or other. As Rita McFerran would say, “no learning is wasted”!

www.gleeclubsinging.com

Vicky playing at school.

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DO YOU REMEMBER? CAN YOU HELP SOLVE TWO MYSTERIES? First Mystery: Where are the Flags from Queen’s?

First Flag Alison Middleton, who now lives in Ballarat, visited the Butler Archives in April.

Her late mother was Winifred Claridge, nee Lethbridge, who was a student at Queen’s College in 1902. Alison donated some items that had belonged to her mother: a newspaper cutting of the 1902 Queen’s College Report from the Courier, and a page of “School History “ from about 1968.

Alison’s interest in the School has been activated by the fact that her granddaughter is enrolled to commence in Year 7 next year.

(Alison was a student at St Michael’s CEGGS.) The Queen’s College flag from about 1902 was designed by Dr Lethbridge, Winifred’s father, and worked by Mrs Lethbridge, Winifred’s mother. Alison would love to know more about the original flag and wonders if it might still exist or if there might be a photograph of it anywhere. Can you help?

Second Flag

The entry for 1918 reads: 1918. Jubilee Year, Miss Hayhoe presented with School Flag for which she had expressed a wish. It was worked by Miss Alice Tweedie, an Old Collegian. (See page 83 of Mainly About Girls, A History of Queen’s, Ballarat 1876 – 1972 regarding this second flag).

The original Queen’s College flag (still in our possession) was wored (sic) by Mrs. Lethbridge, mother of Mrs. Walter Claridge.

Dr Lethbridge drew the design, enlarging the badge on crimson ribbon.

Second Mystery: Is this a shield, a trowel, a piece of student work?

In May, we received a donation of a number of interesting items from Rosalind Butler, the widow of John Villers Butler (c1931); John died in 2002. John was the middle child of Edward Villers Butler, second Headmaster of the Boys’ School, 1919 – 1937.

The “still in our possession” in 1918 in the above paragraph is of interest. We do wonder what might have become of it, the first flag, as it has not yet been found. Margaret Cutter (1951) was not able to shed any light.

Judy Hancock (1949) recalls that there were two handsome flags in the 1940s, with black backgrounds, that were used, with reverence, on special occasions, like at prize-giving ceremonies. Were these the two flags mentioned above or additional flags?

Sue White (1969), author of Mainly About Girls, A History of Queen’s, Ballarat 1876 – 1972, has responded to our query.

The photograph shows an apparently rusty painted steel trowel or shield-shaped object.

It is 28cm in length and 16cm wide. At the “handle/hook” end it has a maximum depth of 2cm; this corresponds to the curvature of the “face”. As you can see the School crest has been painted onto the face of the object.

We have a document from 1972, donated by Margaret Cutter, headed EXTRACTS FROM QUEEN’S COLLEGE & OLD COLLEGIANS’ CLUB ANNUAL REPORTS. Read at a meeting of Old Girls, June 1972.

John Daniel, resident scientist and sleuth, used a magnet to determine that the object is made of steel. John suggested that it may have been cut from a drum that we estimate was 20-25cm in diameter.

Was this the product of student metalwork in the 1920s? Or is it a ceremonial trowel used in E.V. Butler’s time for a tree planting in those early years here at Wendouree? Does anyone have any relevant information?

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STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVES OUTDOOR EDUCATION

On Outward Bound in the Grampians, 1979 Form 4 girls (peer year 1981) preparing their lunch: Leonie Norman, Trudy Hallowell, Kerryn Mayne, Mandy Morton, Tiffany McNab, Tracey Stevens.

Botany class on excursion to Creswick in 1939. The girls were transported from Queen’s on the back of the truck!

Mr Bob Bath OAM, then Junior School sports master, teaching a group of Junior School students on a coastal excursion near Princetown c1990. The students stayed at Kangaroobie.

Snow camp kitchen! Year 10 Alpine Camp, Mt Stirling area, 2003.

Some Year 10 students, 2003 Alpine Camp, on the day they skied to Craig’s Hut. Left to right: Tom Swann, Noni Gabb, Mark Phillips, Pat Barrett, Kyle Baddeley , Jack White, Tom Horniblow (Outdoor Ed Assistant), Jack Kaye, Alex Ross, in front, Matt Morahan.

Year 9 students on their three-day rock climbing camp at Mt Arapiles in 2004.

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GIFTS TO GRAMMAR

Philip Goldsworthy (1979) – Among a dozen items, donated his School Diary from 1968 which provides valuable insights into the daily life of a boarder at that time.

Cay Kelloway – Donated a Certificate for Religious Knowledge awarded to her mother, Mabel Nase, at CEGGS in 1922 and a Pianoforte Recital program.

We warmly thank the following Old Grammarians and friends of the School who have generously donated items to the School’s historical collection.

Barry Brown (1961) – Donated a copy of Winds of Influence Rosalind Butler, the widow of John Villiers Butler (c1931) donated a number of interesting items, including the photo below. John, who died in 2002, was the middle child of Edward Villers Butler, also known as E.V.B. the second Headmaster of the Boys’ School from 1919-1937.

The ‘mystery’ item on page 24 was also part of the donation.

with him to the dance floor. After this, the girls monitored the friendship with lively interest, and when the ring appeared on “Miss Marjory’s” finger, great was the rejoicing! Marjory and Bill were married in the Geelong Grammar Chapel in 1936. Bill had joined the staff of his old school where he went on to have a distinguished career.

David Cook (1972) – Donated many items from his school days, including a moving letter written to him by the Headmaster GAW Renney on 29 March 1973 (see extract) and a collection of memorabilia from his late brother-in-law, Peter Renwick.

My Dear David, It appears to me that Schools such as ours exist only because we recognise that people are different – emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical factors are never the same in two people.

The photo has the following information written on the back: Sunday - Morning Coffee: E.V.B. Erina, Walter, Leila, Brenda, Barbara, A.S.M. Mc P, Bill. E.V.B. is the Headmaster, A.S.M. Mc P (sic) is the Chaplain, Rev A.S.M. Macpherson and Bill is the teacher Bill Cartwright and presumably the others named are Butler family members.

Marjory Montgomery had been a student at Queen’s College (1915 -). After she returned to teach at the School (Ballarat CEGGS) in 1927, she became a ‘legend’ because of a blossoming romance with Bill Cartwright, a master at the Boys’ School. Girls became aware of the romance when Bill, as Master on Duty, accompanied some Grammar boys to a Prefects’ Dance. It was the custom on these occasions for the Headmistress, Staff and some members of Council to observe proceedings from the lofty heights of the stage. Great excitement was generated when Bill climbed the steps, approached Marjory, and asked her to dance, and she descended

To recognise this great variation is one thing – but to provide for it is quite another problem.

Every person who leaves this place takes part of the School with him. Some benefit more than others, but if a person leaves without in some way feeling the mark of the School then the School has failed in its task. To provide for this great range of people is certainly one of our most important and demanding functions.

Margaret Cutter (Thomas, previously Wright, 1951) – Donated a Courier photograph from 1950 of the Sports’ Night Dance pre-dance party and her University of Melbourne Matriculation Examination papers from 1951.

Janet Glasson (Hooper, 1975) – Donated her blazer pocket displaying Athletics Colours awarded in 1972 and a Queen’s CEGGS pennant.

Mary Lewis OAM – Donated items worn by her late husband, Jack Lewis (1943), including his School blazer, embroidered with Colours for Rowing, Athletics, Football and Cricket.

John McRae (1959) – Donated memorabilia associated with Kit Williamson, beloved School Matron, including a photo of Kit from c2007 taken not long before she died.

Alison Middleton – Donated documents previously owned by her late mother Winifred Claridge (Lethbridge, c1902), one of which is the Queen’s College Report from 1902 published in the Ballarat Courier.

Leonie Pescott (1960) – Two prizes awarded to her at Queen’s CEGGS, the 1955 Scripture Prize and the 1960 Betty Humphreys Memorial Prize, have been catalogued.

Jan Taylor – Donated the Easter Term School Report for her uncle, AMV Cocks (1928) and a newspaper cutting “Study among the Hay” from the same year.

Inez Spriggs (Mayberry) 1951 – Inez visited the School in August to deliver a substantial collection of most interesting documents, her navy blue felt hat, and photographs from her schooldays and from the many reunions attended since.

Thank you to Wendy Abey (Lidgett, 1960) who has responded to a request for a name made in the Archives Alive! page of Boomalacka Issue 110, 2015 with the following information: The girl standing between the Michael twins, Joy and Lois, is Shirley Anderson from Ascot Vale.

She boarded with me in the “little kids’ dorm” at Cuthbert House in 1953. She was then eight years old.

If you have a photo or item you’d like to share, or a great story, please contact the School’s Archivists, Nola and Ross Squire on 5338 0874 or nola.squire@bgs.vic.edu.au

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OLD GRAMMARIAN AND COMMUNIT Y NEWS BIRTHS Will Hewitt (2002) and his wife Sarah have welcomed their first son, Charlie, into their family. Will hopes Charlie will attend Ballarat Grammar in 2033!

DEATHS The Ballarat Grammar community was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ian Smith.

Ian was a member of the Ballarat Grammar Foundation Board of Directors from 1990 to 2002. He was a great contributor and supporter of the School over many years. Our sincere condolences are extended to Ian’s wife, Leonie, and his children, Ramsay (1989) and Cameron (1991), and their families.

Archibald Tonkin (1935) passed away on 26 May 2018, aged 98. Arch was one of four Tonkin boys, along with Ernest, Winfield and Crofton, who attended Ballarat Grammar.

Gwenda McLennan (Scholfield, 1950) passed away on 3 October 2017. Gwenda’s daughter Lynne McLennan told us that her mother was very fond of her former school, Queen’s, and enjoyed catching up regularly with the “Old Queen’s Girls” after she returned to live in Ballarat in 2006.

Claudia Jackson (Jobe, 1964) died tragically in a car accident at Navarre on 5 May 2018. Claudia regularly attended the Portland Luncheons with her peers from Queen’s. The School expresses sincere condolences to her family and friends, especially her brother Julian Jobe (1961) and his wife, Alison and their family.

Mary Ross (staff member 1983-2006) passed away in April 2018. Mary commenced at Grammar as a specialist English teacher in 1983 and her love of literature brought joy to her classes. Pastoral Care was second nature to Mary and she became a Butler House Tutor then the first female Head of House for Butler House, then a House Tutor for Cuthbert House.

Mary was an exemplar of the “generosity of spirit” that underpins the ethos of our School.

We offer our sincere condolences to Mary’s husband John, daughter Jane (1993), son-in-law Todd Denham (1989), granddaughter Margot, step-grandson Lewis, and her extended family.

Evelyn Haymes (Kennedy, 1949) a staunch supporter of Queen’s, passed away on 4 August 2018 at her home in BUPA Aged Care surrounded by her family. Evelyn’s husband Jeff (1949) died some years ago. Our thoughts are with her children, Kerrie-Anne (1977) and Ric (1974), her grandchildren and great grandchildren and the many Queen’s girls who shared their school years and beyond with Evelyn.

David Prest AM (staff member 1954-1955) passed away on 10 April 2018. David was the former Principal of Wesley College in Melbourne, but his first teaching position out of university was at Ballarat Grammar as a teacher of Science subjects at the Boys’ School. News of his death resulted in tributes from his former students who have mentioned how involved he was in the life of the School.

In his Headmaster’s Report, 1955, Mr Dart wrote, “Mr Prest has had outstanding results in examination classes. His influence on the work of the School will be missed”. He resigned to travel to England where he completed a Master of Science at Birmingham University before returning to Australia.

“David guided me to a pass in Leaving Chemistry. I was fascinated by the subject. He took me aside in the Science lab and showed me how a metal, when combusted, gained weight. I was hooked. He took time to help individuals. As I went on to be a teacher myself for 50 years, I appreciate now especially, that he was great teacher”. From David Farnsworth (1954)

James (Jim) Green (1939) passed away on 4 September 2017, aged 91. Jim was a student at Ballarat Grammar in 1938 and 1939. He went on to Scotch College in 1940. Jim trained as a teacher with the Department of Education and went on to teach at Wensleydale in 1949 and later in the Mallee region.

Cliff McCahon (1943) passed away on 30 July 2018. Cliff was a devoted family man and our sincere condolences are extended to Beryl.

His children, Susan and Ross (1975) sadly predeceased their father.

late 1990s, the paucity of Federal funding for long-standing regional schools was pushing many to the brink. Along with other regional schools, Ballarat Grammar joined VESS and gained access to enhanced government funding. This underpinned the stability and growth of the School for years. As testimony to John’s vision, VESS now embraces 17 member schools that educate 17,000 young people.

Generations to come will join us in being deeply indebted to Rev John Leaver. From Stephen Higgs, past Headmaster, Executive General Manager, VESS

The Reverend John Leaver passed away on 15 May 2018, aged 88. In 1972, Rev John Leaver, then the Anglican Priest in Maryborough, persuaded other churches to join in the establishment of Highview Christian Community College. Next, the “Leaverage” was applied to start up Braemar College, then Bayview in Portland, and Newhaven on Phillip Island.

Overnewton, Beaconhills, Casey and Balcombe followed – thriving outer metropolitan schools, and smaller but still flourishing country schools. In total, John was instrumental in the establishment of 14 Christian schools in Victoria and interstate, supported in all his peregrinations by his loving wife, Wendy. He stands as a colossus in independent education in Australia. John bound the early ecumenical schools together forming the Victorian Ecumenical System of Schools (VESS). In the

“I attended Grammar as a boarder from 1953 to 1957 when Mr Prest was a Master. A tribute to David Prest with the headline ‘An agent of change in education’ recently appeared in the Adelaide Advertiser.” This is testament to the high regard in which he is held beyond state borders". From Neville Creighton Farrall (1957) “When Prest came to Grammar he was in his early 20s, we were late teenagers. On reflection, he managed that small but potentially difficult age divide with aplomb… and we quickly learned that we could not derail him from his commitment to teach us". From Terry Davidson (1955).

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OLD GRAMMARIAN AND COMMUNIT Y N E W S (CONTINUED) The Reverend Guy Philpott (1948) sends his blessings from Newcastle. Fr Guy has been a consistent attendee at our Sydney Luncheons over many years. His wife, Margaret, is now aged 95 and residing at a local nursing home.

Dulcie Cavalieri (Mearns, 1953) has three sons, Franco (a physiotherapist), John (a veterinarian) and Robert (a librarian). She is the proud grandmother of five grandchildren.

Congratulations to Graeme Gibb (1956) who celebrated his 80th birthday with five other Old Grammarians on 22 May 2018 at the RACV Club in Melbourne. Graeme lives with his wife, Coral, on the Sunshine Coast and regularly attends our Queensland Luncheons held at Buderim and Mooloolaba. Graeme and Robert Northey (1957) won the Schools’ Team Tennis Championship in 1955, with Michael Fawell and Peter Williams.

In 1953, Robert coxed the winning Head of the Lake crew of Richard Read - Stroke, Geoff Bygrave, Rod Hails and John Ross-Perrier and he also coxed the School’s 1st crew in 1955 of which Graeme was a member (the crew finished second to St Patrick’s College).

Kathy Barry (Hirschfelder, 1979) is a midwife currently working at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul.

Leanne Hayes (Robertson, 2001) married Michael in 2011 and they have two daughters, Alexis (4) and Isla (2). Leanne practises as a pharmacist in Bendigo.

association with Ballarat Grammar. Topsy’s husband, John Nevett (1935) was a past staff member, her children are Old Grammarians and her grandchildren currently attend the School.

Tristan Watts (2007) and Melinda were recently married.

Andrew Fraser (2009) married Alexandria Hewitt on 8 April 2018 at Poet’s Lane in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

Kaitlyn Waldie (2009) and Alex Morcom (2014) were selected in the inaugural Essendon VFLW team. Rene Caris (2016) was selected in the Carlton VFLW team and the AFLW U18 Vic Country squad.

After gaining a sport scholarship, Riley Harrison (2013) graduated from Bethany College, West Virginia, USA in May 2018, with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Communication and Media.

Working in both College radio and television, Riley received a number of awards. He played College soccer with the Bethany Bisons during his four years at College, completed his Scuba Instructor’s Course and travelled extensively throughout the USA, Europe and Canada, before returning to Australia in June 2018.

Topsy with Year 12 student Evie Scroce who played the harp at Topsy’s party. Congratulations!

Two Queen’s girls catch up As the Ballarat Grammar students filed past us after their concert at BUPA Ballarat, I heard a voice say, “I went to that school...” The voice belonged to Margot Fitzclarence (Paull, 1945). Margot told me she lived around Lake Wendouree and had been successful in gaining a scholarship to attend Queen’s. Margot and I enjoyed sharing some wonderful memories, despite 20 years between our enrolments.

We fondly remembered Miss Woodbridge and discovered we were both Cuthbert House girls. I later looked up “Mainly About Girls” by Susanne White (Redman, 1969) and discovered that Margot’s sister, Juliette Julette Roma (Paull, 1942), also attended Queen’s. Sadly, Juliette/ Julette has since passed away.

From Janene Schillier (Bakes, 1971)

Donald Gibb (1955), Tim Byrne (friend from Ballarat), Jim McKay (1954), Grant Hinton (1958), Graeme Beasley (1956), Graeme Gibb (1956) and Robert Northey (1957).

Mandi Wels (Phillips, 1974) is currently a secondary teacher at Ivanhoe Grammar and is married with two children and three grandchildren.

Topsy with her son Ewen Nevett (1977, and current Ballarat Grammar Board Member). Congratulations!

Congratulations to Topsy Nevett OAM who recently celebrated her 90th Birthday at the Old Grammarians’ Sports Pavilion. Topsy is an honorary Old Grammarian, having had a long

Margot Fitzclarence (Paull, 1945 and Janene Schillier (Bakes, 1971).

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1971 peers, Deborah Tedge (Tunbridge), Claire Rowland (Myers) and Megan Rankin (Bell).

Billy Murnane, Bronson Valpied (1997), Bradd Denham (1997), Lee McLean (1999), Charlie Rose (1999), Tom Higgs(1999), Stuart Grange(1999), Pasquale Valpied (1999) and Cameron Martin (1999).

An annual Grammar gathering over football A group of OGs meets each year for an Annual Capital League ‘Fantasy Football League’ AGM at a game to celebrate the trials and tribulations of the season and plan the following year’s gathering. Sounds like a great way to stay in touch!

1971 peers, Rosemary Hill and Sandra Lake.

1971 Queen’s Girls do it again A gathering of 1971 Queen’s girls was held over afternoon tea in June, with a small enthusiastic group once again enjoying the wonderful hospitality of Don and Megan Rankin (Bell, 1971) at their home in Essendon. It was a wonderful opportunity to catch up on news of those present and absent. We were sorry to hear of some illnesses and other challenges. Some of our friends are globetrotters, while others are very busy with the arrival of new grandchildren. We were fortunate to meet up with our dear classmate, Rosemary Hill, after many years. We plan to keep these valuable contacts going so if you missed out this time, stay tuned for the next one!

Doug and Moira Roberts.

Lindsay Evans, Joan Cowan and Robin Trotter.

Ngaire Roberts, Jeannette Evans.

Val Roberts, Paul Atkinson, and Graham Roberts.

Coral and Graeme Gibb.

From Janene Schillier (Bakes, 1971) Queensland Luncheon Our annual Queensland Luncheon with the Headmaster, Mr Adam Heath, Director of Development, Mr Travis Polkinghorne and Chairman of the Ballarat Grammar Foundation, Mr Lindsay Evans, was held at Fish on Parkyn, Mooloolaba on Friday 17 August 2018. Photos above.

Sydney Luncheon Our annual Sydney Luncheon with Adam Heath and Travis Polkinghorne was held in the Heritage Executive Boardroom at The Westin Sydney, on Thursday 16 August 2018.

Thank you to all who attended.

Tom Creber (2013) competed in the Austrian 20th Anniversary Full Ironman event held in July. In a field of 2,494 competitors, Tom finished 10th in the 18-24 Age Category. Congratulations!

GALA REUNION – Peer Years 1978, 1988, 1998 and 2008 As we go to print we are finalising arrangements for the Gala Reunion on Saturday 6 October 2018. Photos from the event will be published in our next edition of Boomalacka.

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Discussing the establishment of the BQOGA Careers and Mentoring Network: Lorraine Austin (Accounting/Bookkeeping), John Taylor (Small Business Management), David Wright (Commercial Real Estate), Adam Heath, Headmaster, Julie Laughton (Human Resource Management) and Travis Polkinghorne, Director of Development.

FROM THE BQOGA BALLARAT AND QUEEN’S OLD GRAMMARIANS’ ASSOCIATION CAREERS AND MENTORING NETWORK Offering Real-Life Experience We are pleased to introduce this exciting initiative which will be launched in 2019.

It aims to harness the enormous occupational expertise within our alumni and the broader School community for the benefit of students.

It is designed to provide support to current students and fellow Old Grammarians with careers’ mentoring, practical advice and possible work experience placements.

We are working closely with the School’s Careers Department to provide this service as a tool to support students investigating career options or seeking to obtain real-life experience.

We are currently recruiting mentors and would love to hear from you.

INAUGURAL 50+ YEARS LUNCHEON The Ballarat & Queen’s Old Grammarians’ Association (BQOGA) extends a very warm invitation to those whose peer year was 1968 or earlier, the 50+ years’ cohort, to attend the inaugural 50+ Years Luncheon. Your spouses and partners are invited too.

The Inaugural Luncheon (yet to be officially named) will be held in the Memorial Dining Hall at the School on Tuesday 11 December 2018 commencing at 12 noon. BQOGA is working with the Development Office to establish this as an annual event.

This occasion will be a wonderful opportunity to renew friendships and to rekindle memories of your school days. Mr Adam Heath, our Headmaster, is looking forward to meeting you.

Please enter the date into your diaries now, spread the word and promote this very special occasion.

Invitations and further information will be sent out soon.

To find out more or to register your interest, please contact Mr Travis Polkinghorne or Mrs Claire Hay in the Development Office on 03 5338 0700 or email development@bgs.vic.edu.au

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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 2018 ANNUAL GIVING The Ballarat Grammar Foundation aims to improve the learning facilities at the School and to provide a Ballarat Grammar education to students who would otherwise be unable to experience it. Annual Giving is one of the Foundation’s important activities that supports these aims.

Thank you to the Ballarat Grammar community for your continued support of Annual Giving.

We look forward to keeping you informed about progress with these exciting initiatives.

BALLAR AT AND QUEEN ’S ANGLIC AN GRAMM AR SCHOO L

2018 ANNUAL GIVING

This year, we focused on three projects:

JUNIOR SCHOOL ARTS HUB This project is highly anticipated in the Junior School and will provide a modern and vibrant space, inspiring creativity in our younger students. Architectural plans and drawings are now completed and work will start this year.

BALLARAT GRAMMAR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND This program was well supported once again this year, ensuring the School can continue this important commitment.

LARRITT HOUSE COMMON ROOM Works include a new kitchen, a gas log fire and tripling the amount of communal space. This splendid new facility is expected to be available for full use by the start of Term 4.

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DONORS 2018 Thank you to everyone who supported the 2018 Giving Campaign.

Mr A and Mrs J Abbott Mr T and Mrs S Adem Mr I and Mrs B Afford Dr A and Dr S Agrawal Dr J Ahmad and Dr F Khan Mr K and Mrs K Aisbett Mr K Akakpo and Ms A Koumado Mr M and Mrs M Aked Mr K Alam and Dr M Jomaraty Mrs E Allen Mr J Allen and Mrs N Boyd-Allen Mr S Allred Dr A Alwan and Dr W Mohamed Mr S Carroll and Ms F Crawley Mr P and Ms M Andrews Mr P and Mrs M Appleton Mr R Appleton Mr G Shard and Ms A Do Mr T and Mrs J Archer Mr T Argall and Mrs J Boschma Dr D and Mrs K Arhanghelschi Mr P and Mrs J Armstrong Mr J Ashmore and Ms S Meadows Mr M and Mrs T Ashmore Mr W and Mrs R Askari Mr S Askew Mr M and Mrs C Askwith Mr S and Mrs H Astbury Ms M Atkinson Mr G and Mrs L Austin Ms K Axford Mr R and Mrs R Ayars Mr R and Mrs A Bade Mr R Bade and Ms E Crothers Mr G and Mrs S Baird Mr J and Mrs A Baird Mr A and Mrs F Baker Ms B Baker Mr J and Mrs L Baker Ballarat Books Ballarat Grammar Ballarat Grammar Foundation Mr N Banks and Miss M Wilson Dr M and Mrs T Bardsley Mr A and Mrs A Barham Mr A and Mrs J Barker Mr A and Mrs L Nitschke Mr A and Mrs S Barlow Mr S and Mrs A Barlow Mr D and Mrs N Barnett Mr N and Mrs L Barry Mr P and Mrs D Bast Mr D Bates and Ms S Wahyuningtiyas Baxter & Stubbs Pty Ltd Mr G and Mrs R Bear Dr P and Mrs K Bedford Mr B Bedggood and Mrs P Walker Mr A and Mrs S Beech Mr C and Mrs J Beer Mr J and Mrs J Bell Mr J and Mrs J Bennett Mr J and Mrs A Bentley Mr C Berberich and Ms B Linahan Mr P and Mrs N Bermingham Mr P Best and Ms J Qin Mr J Bett Mr A and Mrs N Betts Mr P Betts and Mrs A Stone Mr S and Mrs A Bevan Mr C Beyer and Ms S Noelker Mr A and Mrs L Bibby Mr D and Mrs J Bingham Mr G and Mrs A Binion Mr M Sheddan and Ms M Summers Mr D Binns Mr J Black and Ms K New Mr N and Mrs K Blackmore Mr C and Mrs L Blake Mr P Blenkiron and Miss C Linane Mrs M Blizard Blue Ribbon Ballarat Mr D and Mrs S Bodey Mr T and Mrs M Bodey Mr S Boehm Mr L and Mrs F Bond Mr S and Mrs T Bone Mr S and Mrs C Booth Ms C Boundy Mr G and Mrs H Bourchier Mr P Bourke and Mrs M Hodgson

Mr A Kumar and Mrs R Dagar-Clare Ms S Brackenridge Mr M and Mrs A Braendler Mrs R Bray Mr S and Mrs R Brehaut Mr N Brennan Mr S and Mrs K Breuer Mr P and Mrs M Brilliant Mr R and Mrs C Broadbent Mr S Broadbent and Ms J Nugent Ms L Brooks Dr J and Mrs A Brown Dr M Brown Mr T and Ms S Brown Dr D and Mrs G Bruce Mrs G Bruce Mr S and Mrs K Brunton Mr J and Mrs N Burgess Mr G and Mrs A Burgoyne Mr M Burmeister and Ms S Abbott Mr N and Mrs J Burnett Mr P and Mrs J Burnett Mr R Burnett and Mrs D Smith Mr A and Mrs J Burrows Dr W Burton and Ms C Vecchio Mr N and Mrs J Buscombe Mr D and Mrs K Butler Mr G and Mrs J Butler Mr S and Mrs C Butler Mr H and Mrs E Butterworth Mr J and Mrs S Butterworth Mr A and Mrs M Button Mr R Cai and Mrs M Li Mr R and Mrs T Calvert Dr R Campbell Mr S and Mrs J Campbell Mr M and Mrs K Canavan Mr R and Mrs C Caris Mr B Carmody Mr A and Mrs G Carnie Mr C and Mrs L Carnie Mr S Miles and Ms L Singleton Mr R and Mrs M Carroll Mr P and Mrs L Carthew Mr L and Mrs M Cassidy Mr A and Mrs A Castle Mr B and Mrs S Castles Miss N Caswell Mr C Cauka and Ms A Rivamonte Ms J Chalmers Mr A Chamings and Ms M Stevenson Chamings Dr R Chandra and Mrs S Singh Mr T and Mrs C Channells Mr A and Mrs B Chapman Mr S and Mrs N Charoensintaweekul The Very Reverend C Chataway and Ms H Wray Mr C and Mrs E Chatham Mr J and Mrs S Chatham Mr A Chenery Mr M and Mrs D Chenoweth Mr R and Mrs D Chester Mr P and Mrs D Christensen Mr S and Mrs R Christie Dr H Chua and Dr L Teo Mr P Chua and Ms F Liw Mr R and Mrs S Claffey Mr M and Mrs J Clark Mr D and Mrs B Clarke Mr S Clay and Ms J Hewson Mr B and Mrs K Cleary Mr P and Mrs S Clinton Mr A and Mrs L Closter Ms J Clough Mr W and Mrs J Cluff Mr I Cochran Ms F Cochrane Mr J and Mrs P Coghlan Mr D and Mrs K Collins Mr M and Mrs M Collins Mrs S Comitti Dr M and Mrs S Condous Mr C and Mrs K Conheady Mrs K Conheady Mr M and Mrs P Connors Mr S Convy and Ms J Collins Ms N Cook Mr P and Mrs S Corboy

Mr D and Dr E Cornish Mr J and Mrs K Coull Mr S and Mrs J Coutts Mr B Cox and Ms S Lapinski Mr A and Mrs K Coxall Ms M Coxall Mr G Crompton and Ms C Adamson Mr A and Mrs D Cronin Mr N and Mrs S Crook Mr S and Mrs G Crook Dr J and Mrs K Cruickshank Dr G and Mrs S Cuff Mr H and Mrs F Cullenward Mr R and Mrs M Culross Dr A and Dr L Cust Mr G and Mrs M Cutter Mr D Cutts and Mrs L McColl Mr P Dale OAM and Mrs J Dale Mr G and Ms H Dallenger Mr P D’Amore and Ms M Fina Mr B and Mrs S Davidson Mr C Davies Mrs N Davies Nr J and Mrs A Gaylard Mr J Davis Mr G and Mrs E Dawes Mr D and Mrs A Dawkins Mr D Dawson and Ms K McAloon Mr D De Rooij and Mrs E Marsden Mr A and Mrs A Dean Mr A DeBuhr Mr J and Dr D Delahunty Dr M and Mrs C Delbridge Mr C and Mrs N Dellar Mr N Dennis and Mrs Q Meng Mr P and Mrs A Denniston Mr S Denno and Ms A Collins Mr M and Mrs K Denny Mr X and Mrs V Desmarchelier Mr B and Mrs L Deutscher Mr D and Dr L Deutscher Mr A and Mrs L Di Giovanni Dr J Di Stefano and Ms K McKenzie Mrs L Dickinson Mr M and Mrs J Dickinson Dr P and Mrs S Didaskalu Mr L and Mrs J Dodds Mr R and Mrs L Dolan Mr J and Mrs T Donald Mr A Donelly Mr J Dong and Mrs Y Fu Mr J and Mrs L Donnell Mr Y and Mrs A Douhadji Mr M and Mrs S Doust Ms A Dovaston Mr D and Mrs N Dowling Mr B Downey and Mrs H Lawson Ms E Downie Mr A and Mrs M Draffin Mr M and Mrs E Drain Mr A and Mrs R Drenica Mr S and Mrs C Drinnan Mr A and Mrs K Dufty Mr S Duke Ms J Dunn Mr W Dunn Mr B and Mrs C Duxson Mr K Dwane and Ms T Bentin Mr G and Mrs D Dwyer Mr L and Mrs J Dwyer Mr S and Mrs S Eaton Mr T Eaton and Miss K Murray Mr S and Mrs J Edelsten Mr T and Mrs D Edwards Mr B Ejdne and Mrs S Hicks Ejdne Mrs B Elliott Mr S and Mrs N Elliott Mr S and Mrs S Ellis Dr A McDonald and Dr L McKarney Mr R Etherton Mr L and Mrs J Evans Mr T and Mrs S Evans Mr M and Dr J Evans-Barker Mr G and Mrs H Eyres Mr S Fabian and Ms C Matthews Mr B and Mrs L Fahy Mr S and Mrs D Fasham Mr P and Mrs J Faulkner Mr A and Mrs E Faull Mr B and Mrs J Faull Mr L Fay and Mrs C Prendergast Fay Mr T and Mrs S Feldman Ms A Fennell Mr P and Mrs B Fenton Mr R Fenton Mr R and Mrs I Ferguson Mr D and Mrs J Fernandez Mr C and Mrs A Field Mr P Martino and Mrs J Allen-Martino Mr D and Mrs N Findlay Mr D and Mrs J Findlay Mr A and Mrs K Fish

Mr J and Ms S Lacey Mrs J Fitzpatrick Mr S and Mrs L Fitzsimons Mr W Flamsteed and Ms S Smith Mr B Fleay and Mrs T McLauchlan Mr L and Mrs T Follett Mr M and Mrs C Forbes Mr D and Mrs J Ford Mr R and Mrs M Ford Mr A Forsyth and Mrs H Herawati Mr S and Mrs H Fowler Mr G and Mrs F Fox Mr R and Mrs N Foy Mr B and Mrs H Francis Ms R Fraser Mr A and Mrs E French Ms S Frost Mrs D Fulton Mrs B Garnham Mr P Garoosy and Mrs S Saatchi Mr B and Mrs S Gavin Mrs A Gaylard and Mr J Gaylard Mr C and Mrs L Geddes Mr V and Mrs D Gedye Prof P and Mrs J Gell Mr J and Mrs K Gerrard Mr A and Mrs J Geue Emeritus Prof A Gibbs Mr S and Mrs D Gilbert Dr D and Dr L Gillam Mr S and Mrs K Gilmore Mr M and Mrs M Glanville Mr C and Mrs B Gleeson Mr C and Mrs A Goldsworthy Mr B Golombiewski and Ms A Bone Mr G and Mrs C Gooch Mr A and Mrs C Goodfellow Mr M and Mrs A Goossens Mr I Govan Mr D Gowans and Miss A Stevens Mr P Granland and Mrs J Bradshaw Ms A Gray Mr R and Mrs E Gray Mr A and Mrs M Green Mr M Green Mr R and Mrs L Green Mr J and Ms F Greenway Ms A Gregory Mr P and Mrs L Greig Mr N Gribble Mr R and Mrs J Grieve Mr C and Mrs A Grist Mrs C Gubbins Mr R and Mrs W Guest Mr M and Mrs C Guirguis Mr S and Mrs R Gulbin Mr A and Mrs S Gull Mr C and Mrs L Gull Mr C and Mrs J Guthrie Mr P Habel and Mrs H Laursen Habel Mr D and Mrs A Hall Mr A and Mrs J Halloran Mr J and Mrs M Hallyburton Mr N and Mrs J Ham Mr B and Mrs N Hamer Mr S Hammersley and Ms M Mayes Mr C and Mrs D Hammond Mr A and Mrs J Hancock Mr J and Mrs A Hancock Mr A and Mrs T Handley Mr D and Mrs D Hannon Mr M and Mrs C Hanrahan Mr P and Mrs L Hansen Mr P Hansen Mrs P Hansen-Hunter Mr D and Mrs S Hare Mr J and Mrs E Hargreaves Mr J and Mrs L Thomson Mr M and Mrs J Harris Mr T and Mrs J Hausler Mr P and Mrs S Hawker Mr D and Mrs C Hay Mr T and Mrs J Hayes Mr D and Mrs J Haymes Mr M and Ms K Haymes Mr I and Mrs M Headon Mr R and Mrs L Heard Mr D and Mrs K Hearn Mr S and Mrs A Hearn Mr A and Mrs K Heath Mr M Hedger Ms A Heinz Mr M and Mrs C Heinz Mr P and Mrs J Heinz Ms S Heinz Mrs C Henderson Mr I and Ms J Henderson-Drife Mr T Hendy Mr R Henwood and Ms K Morcombe Mr K and Mrs S Hester Mr B Hetherington and Ms A Manning Mr T Hewitt and Mrs D Purton

Combined Donations and Non-Compulsory Building Fund for period 01/09/2017 to 31/08/2018

Dr C Hibburt Dr C Hibburt and Ms K Millard Mr S and Mrs S Higgs Mr P Hildebrand and Ms H Harrison Mr A Hill and Ms D Grist Mr J Hill and Ms M Nelson Hill Mr A and Mrs L Hillier Mr W and Mrs K Hinkley Mr G and Mrs K Hislop Dr K and Ms A Ho Mr G Hoad and Ms L Perez Mr T Hoang and Ms T Pham Mrs T Hobbs Mr D and Mrs Y Hocking Mr J and Mrs S Hodgson Mr A Hoffmann and Ms S Cook Mr D and Mrs L Hofler Mr M Hogan and Ms J Sargeant Mr C and Mrs S Holder Mr T and Mrs J Holding Ms A Holdsworth Mr D Holland and Ms L Cressey Dr G and Mrs K Hollaway Mr N and Mrs K Holt Mr D Homicki Miss E Hooper Mr L Hourigan and Ms T Sutton Mr D and Mrs T House Mr T Hovey Mr T Hovey and Ms L Page Mr G Howard MLA Mr S and Mrs N Howard Mr S Huang and Ms C Zhang Mr J and Mrs K Huf Ms M Huf Mr P and Mrs J Hughes Mr R and Mrs K Hughes Mr C and Mrs J Hulland Mr P and Mrs M Hunt Mr D and Mrs L Hurst Mr J Hurst and Mrs N Hardy Mr B Hutchins Mr K and Mrs T Hynam Mr D and Mrs R Ingram Mr M Islam and Dr N Naaz Mr N and Mrs N Ivey Mr A and Mrs R Jackson Mr D and Mrs C Jackson Ms L Jacobs Mr D and Dr A Jacobson Mr I Japp and Ms R Keenan Mr M and Mrs Y Jeganathan Mr A and Mrs C Jenkins Mr M and Mrs V Jennings Mr X Jiang and Ms Y Zhou Joe White Bequest Mr R Johanson Mr T John and Ms T Winzar Mr P and Mrs F Johns Ms J Johnson Mr P and Dr J Johnson Mr R and Mrs A Johnson Mr S Johnson Mr B Jones and Ms M Eddy Mr D and Mrs K Jones Mr G Jones Mr P and Mrs M Jones Mr R and Mrs A Jones Mr T and Mrs S Jones Mr S and Mrs K Jordan Mr N and Mrs T Jorgensen Mr A Joyce and Ms S Wolf Mr G and Mrs N Judd Mr J and Mrs K Justin Mrs K Justin Mr P and Mrs L Kain Ms T Kalokathis Mrs N Kalomiris Mr P and Mrs S Kambouris Mr P and Mrs J Kane Mr B Kay and Ms L Permezel Mr T Keast and Ms D Marios Mr A and Mrs K Keeble Mr G and Mrs J Keech Mr R and Mrs K Keert Mrs P Kennedy Mr S and Mrs C Kent Mr A and Dr A Khairnar MR M Binney and Ms S Barman Mrs J Kilfoyle Mr J and Mrs T King Mr K and Dr L King Mr R King and Mrs S Wolfe Mrs M Kirby Mr M and Mrs S Kirwan-Hamilton Miss A Knight OAM Mr K Knight OAM Mrs J Knowles The Hon. R Knowles AO and Mrs C Knowles Mr L and Mrs M Kocon Mr E Kosloff

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Mr M and Mrs K Kosloff Mrs B Krause Mr A and Mrs S Kruger Mr G and Mrs B Kucina Mr P Kudlicki Mr A McKee and Ms M Watson Mr A and Mrs A Kumnick Mr R and Mrs R Kuriakose Mr J Kidd and Ms N Stewart Ms S Lake Mr I and Mrs G Harris Mr M and Mrs K Lampard Mr L and Mrs J Lancucki Mr N Lanyon and Ms P Wheaton Mr M and Mrs L Laracy Ms J Laughton Mr A and Mrs L Le Marshall Mr J and Mrs K Lee Mr M Leger and Mrs S Bashford-Leger Mr K and Mrs S Leishman Mr P Lelatavornpumya and Ms M Natsu Mr M Lelliott and Ms C McKinney Mr R and Mrs S Lembo Mr A and Mrs S Lewis Mr T and Mrs K Leyshan Mr F Liang and Ms F Cong Mr S and Mrs A Lidgett Mr C and Mrs A Lightfoot Dr J and Dr J Lim Dr L and Mrs I Lim Mr K Lin and Mrs X Guo Mr J and Mrs S Lindsay Mr R and Mrs C Lindsay Mr S and Mrs C Lingenberg Mr G Linhardt Mr P Litras and Ms C McDonnell Mr J Liu and Mrs R Pang Mr Q Liu and Mrs L Liang Mr K Lloyd Mr J and Mrs S Loughnan Mr A and Mrs G Lowe Mr R Lowe and Ms M Willemer Mr R and Mrs H Lusby Dr A and Mrs H Luttrell Mr R and Mrs M Lynch Mr B and Mrs M Macdonald Mr I and Mrs K Macdonald Mr B Mackley Mr J Magee and Ms K Brady Mr G and Mrs S Maher Dr M and Mrs R Maher Mr I and Mrs A Mahncke Mr P and Mrs J Mahony Mr S and Mrs J Malcolm Mr J and Ms K Maloney Mr A Mansouri and Mrs S Moshfegh Mr A and Mrs K Manton Mr D Manton and Mrs C Chalmers-Manton Mr D and Mrs J Manzin Mr C and Mrs T Maple Mr A and Mrs V Marett Mr D and Mrs C Marshall Mr B and Mrs S Martin Mr R Martin and Ms J Templeton Mr S and Mrs N Martin Mr R and Mrs N van Berkel Mr B and Mrs N Mason Mr J Matheson and Ms M Macleod Mr C Matthews and Dr C Wood Mr R and Mrs S Matthews Mr L and Mrs A Maxted Mr G Arbuckle and Mrs L Dunkley Mrs S Mazzarella Mr S and Mrs C McArthur Mr J and Mrs M McAuliffe Mr P and Mrs T McBean Mr J and Mrs A McCallum Mr J McCann and Ms J White Mr R and Mrs V McClelland Mr H and Mrs K McClure Dr T McConachy Mr N and Mrs C McConchie Mr N McConchie Mr M and Mrs C McCrabb Mr G McCulloch Mr D and Mrs S McDonald Mr P and Mrs S McDonald Ms T McDonnell Mr D McGlone and Dr J Nowak Mr N and Mrs M McGrath Mr S and Mrs M McGregor Mr D and Mrs J McIntyre Mr S McIntyre and Ms R Wenitong Dr P and Ms B Moloney Mr S and Dr K McKay Mr H and Mrs V McKee Mr A Petrov and Ms J Petrov Ms B McKenzie Mr D and Mrs J McKenzie Mr G and Mrs T McKenzie

Mr M and Mrs S McKenzie Mr G Mcleod Mr D McMillan and Ms H Collins Mr D and Mrs V McNabb Mr J and Mrs L McPhan Mr A McPherson and Ms A Wong Shee Mr S and Mrs S McPherson Mr J and Mrs B McRae Mr D and Mrs J Meade Mr J and Mrs J Meaden Dr A and Dr L Meakin Dr L Meakin Mr P Mees and Ms M Lenoury Mr T and Mrs L Melotte Mrs M Merlin OAM Mr D Merrylees Mr J and Mrs C Merrylees Mrs F Mertz Mr P Messenger Mr N Metcalfe Mr N Metcalfe and Ms A Ferguson Mr J Mete Mr C and Mrs F Miles Mr T and Mrs P Sculley Mr A and Mrs G Millar Mr G and Mrs J Millar Mr J and Mrs N Millar Mr J and Mrs S Miller Ms N Miller Mr A Millikan and Dr L Gorman Mr J and Mrs G Millikan Mr E and Mrs S Milne Mr R and Mrs O Milne Dr C and Mrs A Mitchell Ms K Mitchell Mr C and Mrs C Mobbs Mr S and Mrs M Moerenhout Mr K and Mrs N Moggach Mr S Mohammadsaeedi and Mrs A Keshavarz Mr A and Mrs B Barker Mr T Moloney and Ms V Wise Mr M and Mrs T Monk Mr J Montano and Ms A McFarlane Mr C and Mrs R Moore Mr B and Mrs K Morrison Mr M Morrow and Mrs A Stoney Green Mr R and Mrs T Mowat Mr P and Mrs E Muir Mr R and Mrs G Muker Mr C and Mrs T Mulcahy Mr J and Mrs A Mulcahy Mr S and Mrs H Munn Mr D and Mrs J Murphy Mr M and Mrs S Murphy Mr N and Mrs M Murphy Mr I Murray and Dr M Rayner Mr T Nase and Mrs M Lambert Mr J and Mrs T Nawai Dr P Nerella and Dr V Peddi Mr M and Mrs S Nethercote Mr D Maynan and Miss L Cloke Mr A and Mrs S Nicholls Mr B Nicholls Mr C and Mrs S Nicholls Mr W and Mrs K Nichols Mr B and Mrs B Nicholson Mr R and Mrs P Nicholson Mr L and Mrs R Nigro Mr A Bowers and Ms C Branagh Mr S and Mrs J Norman Mr S and Mrs M Norton Mr C and Mrs M Nunn Mr A and Mrs N Nye Mr D O’Brien and Dr T Madsen Mr T Ogden and Dr K Reynolds Ms D Oliver Mr T and Mrs G Oliver Mr S and Dr S Olsen Mr B and Mrs S O’Neill Mr G and Mrs J Op de Coul Mr C Opie Mr J and Mrs L Oro Mr M and Mrs J Osborn Mr D and Mrs M O’Sullivan Dr M and Mrs K O’Sullivan Mr S and Mrs K Otto Dr J Paar and Dr S Bowen Ms B Page Ms L Page Mr K and Mrs M Pannu Mr D and Mrs M Parish Mr P and Mrs C Park Dr A Parker and Dr S Castelletto Mr A Parrott and Ms K Theodore Mr D and Mrs J Pattinson Mr P Payne and Ms S Blackburn Mr D Pearce and Mrs S Kingdom-Pearce Mrs W Pekin Mr S and Mrs K Penberthy Mr B Pendlebury and Ms D Rieniets

Mr C and Mrs P Penny Mr M and Mrs M Penny Mr T and Ms B Penny Mr M and Mrs J Peters Mr M and Mrs S Petersen Mr B and Mrs P Pipkorn Mr L Pettitt and Mrs D Berube Mr C and Mrs C Pfitzner Reverend T and Mrs M Philpott Mr J and Dr T Pickersgill Mr G and Mrs K Pinkus Ms B Pipkorn Mr B and Mrs P Pipkorn Mr B and Mrs R Schultz Mr C and Mrs M Pithie Mr A Pljakic Mr T and Mrs A Polkinghorne Mr J and Mrs T Poole Mr B and Mrs J Porter Mr S and Mrs P Posirisuk Mr T and Mrs J Postlethwaite Mr T Potter and Ms K Taylor Ms J Powell Mr J and Mrs M Poynton Mr R and Mrs R Prentice Mr T and Mrs R Preston Mr G and Mrs M Pretty Mr L Price Mr J and Mrs J Pulford Mr A and Mrs A Pullin Mr C Qu and Ms J Shi Mr D Qu and Mrs P Zhu Mr S Quaill R & I Financial Planning Pty Ltd Mrs D Radford Dr M and Dr B Rajagopalan Mr R and Mrs M Read Mr S Read Mr S Read and Mrs J Ganske Mr W and Mrs E Reddick Dr A and Dr N Reddy Prof K Reeves and Ms A Dillon Mr G Rehfisch Mrs I Reid Mr C and Mrs P Reinehr Mr N and Mrs S Renyard Mr A and Mrs S Reynolds Mr S and Mrs K Richards Mrs D Richardson Mr R and Mrs J Richardson Mr P Riebeling and Ms D Freeburn Mr I and Mrs E Riethoff Mr H Rifat and Ms J Halvy Mr R and Mrs K Rintoule Mr J and Mrs K Riordan Mr M and Mrs N Ritchie Mr G Rivers and Ms S Peacock Mr T and Mrs C Rivett Mr G and Mrs C Rix Mr R and Mrs A Rizzo Mr W and Mrs N Robbins Mr D and Mrs A Roberts Ms M Roberts Mrs N Roberts Mr N Robinson Mr S and Mrs L Robinson Mr S Robinson and Mrs C Caruso-Robinson Mr V Robson PSM and Mrs F Robson A/Prof C Rodda Mr G Rogers and Ms P Reed Ms P Rogers Mr P and Mrs D Rogers Mr N and Ms C Rokebrand Rosalie Bonighton Estate Mr A and Mrs C Rosicka Mr B Ross and Mrs Y Nguyen Mr C Ross Mr J Ross Mr D and Mrs A Rossato Mr S and Mrs V Rossington Mr N Routson and Mrs D White Mr M and Mrs R Rowe Mr D and Mrs A Rowland Mr C Russell Mr W and Mrs E Russell Ms C Ryan and Ms K White Mr C and Mrs C Ryan Mr D Ryan Mr L and Mrs E Ryan Mr M and Mrs N Ryan Mr R and Mrs C Sadhai Mr B and Mrs J Salau Ms C Sanders Dr R Sannappareddy and Dr P Bhaskar Dr J and Mrs J Sargent Mr B and Mrs R Saulitis Mr A and Mrs M Savona Mr D Schlakht and Ms D Hall Mr M Schnyder and Miss J Rodda Mr J and Mrs C Schreenan

Mr N and Mrs C Schuler Mr B New and Ms N Ryan Ms L Schuter Mr B Scott Mr R Scott and Ms L Fitzpatrick Mr R Scroce and Ms I Perkins Mr T Davies and Ms N Cox Mr S and Mrs G Seebeck Mr R Selkirk Mr N Shady Mr G Watts and Dr S Wallace Mr W and Mrs B Sharp Ms L Sharrock Mr A and Mrs C Shaw Mr R and Mrs C Shaw Mr N and Mrs D Finch Dr P and Dr N Shea Mr P and Mrs S Sheehan Mr R and Mrs P Sheen Mr B and Mrs R Sheridan Mr H Shi and Ms Y Wang Miss K Shields Mr K and Mrs M Shimokawa Mr A and Mrs K Shipway Mrs K Shirrefs Mr X and Mrs D Shortal Mr A and Mrs A Shrive Mr J and Ms R Sides Mr J and Mrs D Siermans Mr I Sim and Mrs L Liong Mrs M Sim Mr J and Mrs L Simmonds Mr J and Mrs D Simmons Mr R and Mrs C Sinclair A/Prof K Singarayer and Mrs A Kumardas Florentine Mr J Singh and Mrs J Kaur Mr K and Mrs M Skelton Mr R and Mrs S Smart Mr C Smith and Mrs K Thomas Mr D Smith and Ms J White Mr M and Mrs K Smith Dr A and Mrs J Erasmus Mr P Smith and Ms J Adams Mr S and Mrs R Sobey Mr G and Mrs J Solomon Mrs B Sorraghan Mr R and Mrs C Southee Mr C and Mrs E Spinks Mr W and Mrs N Squire Mrs J Stafford Mr A and Ms B Stanczak Mr J and Mrs L Stephens Mr C and Mrs S Stepnell Mr G Stevens Mr J and Mrs K Stevens Mr T and Mrs C Stevens Ms K Stevenson Mr B and Mrs M Stewart Mr B Stewart Mr D and Mrs K Stewart Mr J and Mrs S Stewart Mrs H Stirling Mr A and Mrs A Stock Mr C and Mrs S Stone Mr S and Mrs C Stone Mr M Stoneman and Miss S Cook Mr G and Mrs P Storer Mr G and Mrs A Strachan Mr B and Mrs S Suhan Mr P and Mrs D Sulja Mr A and Mrs M Sullivan Mr T Sullivan and Ms L Francis Mr T Sutherland and Ms T O’Loughlin Mr A and Mrs C Swanson Mr D and Mrs C Swanton Mr A and Mrs J Tabone Dr H Tan and Dr F Noble Dr B and Mrs S Tatham Mr S and Mrs P Tayler Mr D Taylor and Ms S Eppingstall Mr R and Mrs A Taylor Mr M and Mrs C Templeton Mr E Terry Mr J and Mrs D Tesoriero Mr G Thomas and Ms S Fraser Mr M and Mrs L Thomas Mr M Thompson and Ms A Izard Mr P Thompson and Ms D Gibson Mr J and Mrs R Fitzgerald Mr M and Mrs A Thomson Mr R and Mrs K Thomson Mr R Thorp Mr M and Mrs D Thurlow Dr D Tickell and Dr H Francis Mr R and Mrs L Tickner Mr M and Mrs C Till Mr D and Mrs J Toering Mr M and Mrs K Tol Mr S and Mrs K Tol Dr J Tomaszewski and Dr A Tuxen

Combined Donations and Non-Compulsory Building Fund for period 01/09/2017 to 31/08/2018

Mr G Tonzing Mr J and Mrs F Torrance Mr G and Mrs H Trotter Mr S and Mrs K Trounson Mr D and Mrs D Tucker Mr A and Mrs E Tuddenham Ms D Tuhakaraina Mr A and Mrs R Tumolero Mr D and Mrs S Turner Mr K and Mrs L Twomey Mr A and Mrs A Tyndall Mr J and Mrs R Unmack Mr M Unwin and Ms C Clark Mr S and Mrs R Uppal Dr M Ussher and Dr S Ussher Dr R and Mrs T Ussher Dr R Ussher Dr S and Dr M Ussher Mr W and Mrs A VaarzonMorel Mr I and Mrs S Vagg Mr S and Mrs S Anderson Mr P and Mrs E Van Donk Mr A and Mrs L van Egmond Mr K and Mrs C Vanderkley Dr M Veal and Ms J Jonassan Mr T and Mrs A Veal Mr S and Mrs J Vendy Mr A and Mrs S Venema Mrs S Venema Mr J and Mrs J Vernon Mr J Versloot and Ms L Wedley Mr R and Mrs B Versteeg Mr L and Mrs J Vincent Mr N Vincent and Ms C Rudeforth Mr A and Mrs C Vize Dr R and Mrs G Vrij Mr G Waddell and Miss P Fox Mr J and Mrs M Waddington Mr J Wakeling and Ms M Bryan Mr F and Mrs K Walkenhorst Mr D and Mrs K Walker Mr J and Mrs A Walker Mr P and Mrs D Walker Mr T and Mrs S Walsh Mr S and Mrs S Walter Mr S Walter Mr G and Mrs A Walters Mr M Wang and Mrs X Yu Mr S Wang and Ms L Tang Mr Z Wang and Mrs Y Hu Mr M and Mrs S Warwick Mr A and Ms C Watson Mr J and Mrs M Watson Mr H Lamb and Miss T Gilbee Mr D Weaver Mr D and Mrs C Weidemann Mr M and Mrs A Weigall Mr S and Mrs K Welbourn The Rev’d G and Mrs T Wesley Mr C Whiteford and Ms C Brennan Mr D Whitehouse Mr G Whiteside Mr A Wilkie and Ms L Westlake Mr M and Mrs T Wilkie Mr C and Mrs L Wilkins Ms A Williams Mr G and Ms G Williams Mr M and Ms R Williams Mr P and Mrs M Williams Mr R and Mrs C Williams Mr R and Mrs M Williams Dr S and Dr N Williams Mrs V Williams OAM Mr S and Mrs M Wills Mr M and Mrs C Wilson Mr D Windus Mr P and Mrs N Wischer Mr D Withers Mr D and Mrs S Wolstenholme Dr J Wong and Mrs M Chau Mr B and Mrs S Wood Mr B and Mrs C Wootton Ms J Wraight Mr T Wright and Dr K Shiell Mr T Wright and Ms K Oliphant Mrs B Wu Mr X Xing and Mrs X Xie Dr M and Mrs A Yates Mr Y Yeu and Mrs S Sim Mr J Young and Ms S Kittelty Mr H Yuan and Ms H Ma Mr J and Mrs A Zegir Mrs C Zhang Mr S Zhang and Ms Y Xie Mr T Zhang and Mrs X Wang Ms Y Zhang Mr E Zhao and Ms H Qu Mr B Zhu and Mrs A Zhang Mr Y Zhuang and Ms H Duan Mr W and Mrs A Zuell

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