Boomalacka - Issue 123, Winter/Spring 2022

ISSUE 123 | WINTER/SPRING 2022 CREATE AND SUSTAIN Learning innovation and creativity A more sustainable future Celebrating community

MrsEditorMarnie Pullin Head of Communications and Marketing Special thanks to Nola and Ross Squire, School Archivists, and Gemma Kelly from the Development Offi ce for all their editorial assistance. Boomalacka readers love stories and news about the Grammar family, past and present. If you have something you’d like to share, please contact marnie.pullin@bgs.vic.edu.au Steve McDonnell, Teagan Glenane Mass Motion Sovereign

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Press PRINTED ON Nordset Uncoated Stock KEY SCHOOL DATES 9 12TermSeptember3EndsSeptember to 16 September –Explorations Week 12 VCEOctoberArtExhibition REUNIONS 6 Headmaster’sOctober  Luncheon, Sydney 7 Headmaster’sOctober – Luncheon, Queensland (Buderim) 21 50+OctoberLuncheon (welcoming the 1971 and 1972 cohort to the 50+ group) 22 1982GalaOctoberReunion(40),1992 (30), 2002 (20) and 2012 (10) 5 2017November(5Year) Reunion Scan the QR code below to see updated list of Key Dates on our website. There are also links to register for the above reunions.

This publication has been printed locally in Ballarat by Sovereign Press Pty Ltd, a Low C02 Member and FSC ® Certifi ed printer. Ballarat Grammar and Sovereign Press are focused on being environmentally conscious for future generations.

Ballarat Grammar acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn, live and work. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

DESIGN

COVER: As we move into the ten-year anniversary celebrations for the Centre for Early Education (CEEd), we know how important our first steps are in understanding our place in the world and how we can create a more sustainable future. Through the programs at the CEEd, including the much-loved Bushling and Bush Kinder programs, our earliest learners are engaged with their natural environments through play, and age-appropriate concepts of sustainability are introduced. This ignites the childrens’ imagination and empowers them to consider how we all might leave the world a better place.

KEY DATES

BOOMALACKA | 1 HIGHLIGHTS 2 FROM THE HEADMASTER 4 CELEBRATING SUCCESS 20 THE GIFT OF A SCHOLARSHIP 18 INSPIRING OLD GRAMMARIAN 7 CRE ATIVE GRAMMARIANS 14 OUR JOURNEY TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 2 FROM THE HEADMASTER 4 CELEBRATING SUCCESS 7 CREATIVE GRAMMARIANS 14 OUR JOURNEY TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 18 INSPIRING OLD GRAMMARIAN 20 THE INCREDIBLE GIFT OF A SCHOLARSHIP 21 CREATING INNOVATIVE LEARNING SPACES 22 CONGRATULATIONS,FAREWELLSANDTHANKS 30 OLD GRAMMARIAN AND COMMUNITY NEWS AND CONGRATULATIONS 34 BALLARAT AND QUEEN'S OLD GRAMMARIANS' ASSOCIATION EVENTS AND NEWS

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Around May each year we make the pilgrimage to the northwest of Victoria and visit Mildura. Once again, it was a joy to sit and have a meal together with current families, some from our recent past and those who are considering our School for their children. It is a long drive but fortunately I have a brother who flies light planes as a hobby. For the past four or so years I have convinced him to fly us both to Mildura.

Mr Adam Heath

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The spectacular views from the cockpit reveal the season that is unfolding for our rural communities by the extent of the green tinge, signalling emerging crops. This year looks to have been a universally good start, judging by the promising crops that were rising from the earth along the entire journey. Despite much higher input costs, there is a widespread sense of optimism among our rural families. More than anything else, flying at 4500 feet on the glorious day that we encountered affords expansive views to long horizons and, for some reason, with this comes a sense of perspective. In this post-pandemic era, as we return to almost-normal rituals and events across the School, we are encountering very high levels of illness across the School, be it COVID-19, or one of the numerous cold and flu bugs working their way through our community. On the one hand, we are rejoicing in sports carnivals, Bina Day in the Junior School, the Round Square Dance and once again undertaking service activities, such as the Red Shield Appeal and Can the Chapel (our annual food drive for Anglicare). On the other, we are also needing to take extraordinary care of one another as some of these bugs knock us flat, such is their severity and virulence. But we have craved these community gatherings; it has been so heartening to have parents join us for events and for us to be able to have the important incidental conversations that form the basis of the powerful trusting relationships that underpin our holistic approach to educating children.

COVID has taught us that it takes a connected village of committed and like-minded adults who believe in the idea that to develop both character and intellect in our young people, we need to provide them with challenging, empowering, and in-person, connective experiences. And that learning from a screen, despite everyone’s best efforts, is no match for Anotherthis. perspective that I sense we are craving is what to make of this postpandemic world and how best to approach it all. I enjoyed hearing from Professor George Siemens from the University of Adelaide earlier in the year, who said, in the simplest possible terms: our post-pandemic world is more complex… there is greater ambiguity, be that in financial outlooks through to identifying emerging social trends. In the face of this, the Professor identified a number of traits that will support organisations to manage the likely turbulence ahead.

"COVID has taught us that it takes a connected village of committed and like-minded adults who believe in the idea that to develop both character and intellect in our young people, we need to provide them with challenging, empowering, and in-person, connective experiences. And that learning from a screen, despite everyone’s best efforts, is no match for this."

2. Leadership across the School, from both students and staff, needs to be valuesdriven. The renewed values of our School, which you can see on the adjoining page, are serving us well to remind our community that our values are the basis for all our decisions and actions.

3. Organisations that prosper in the future will be simultaneously accountable and innovative. Our hope is that the School has always been accountable for providing the best possible preparation for our young people for life. The pandemic, if nothing else, has shown that we can be innovative and agile whilst retaining the important history and essence of our School. You will see much written in this edition of Boomalacka about nurturing creativity, a foundation in preparing our young people as the innovative leaders that they will need to be in the future.

5. Finally, thinking more globally about the systems that comprise our School, as well as the systems with which we interrelate, is crucial to being strategic in managing change and adapting to the future. An emerging trend for Australia appears to be universal concern for our children’s future and how climate change might negatively impact this. One example of how we are working to respond to this concern is through the installation of 640kw of photovoltaic panels at the School. With a ‘pay-back’ period on these panels of as little as three and a half years, and a panel life of 15 to 20 years, the economics – the financial sustainability – let alone the environmental reasoning, make these installations a ‘no-brainer’. Our aim is to finish the installation of a megawatt (1000 kw) of solar over the next four years and then install a large Tesla battery to power our boarding community each night, to gradually achieve carbon neutrality for our campus.

1. The first two are ‘Trustworthy Leadership’ and ‘Trusting Followers’. Trusting relationships have long been the cornerstone of a Ballarat Grammar education. Organisations will rely on ‘champions of the cause’: That is, we have and will continue to be reliant on our parents and community members advocating for the more complex but utterly important holistic approach to educating children that is at the heart of Ballarat Grammar.

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4. Good communication is essential. Whilst the School’s communication is effective to some degree, we recognise we communicate with many audiences across many platforms, and we are currently reviewing how we communicate to ensure that our communication reaches you in appropriate ways.

Above all else, I hope that as you have progressively reconnected with the School – through the joyous return of our reunions, to attending parents’ events, to watching your children participate in performances, sporting carnivals, events or games – that you are reminded of the essence of our School: good, humble people who are committed to the much more complex but worthwhile approach of holistically educating our children. More than ever before, our society needs the diverse perspective and grounding of these future leaders.

Presentation Night, November 2021

FOR OUR 2021 LEAVERS Board Chair,

So much of our education system is focused on the mere acquisition of knowledge and facts, rather than curiosity and critical thinking with perspective. So, it is unsurprising that many are content to become technical experts. At Grammar, we have always placed a high value on a well-rounded broad education, one that integrates learning across a wide range of areas we feel are essential for work, citizenship and life. As you leave school and commence the first day of the rest of your lives, I hope you will take time to pause and reflect on the different facets of your time at Grammar, and how this broad education might help you to live a good life, full of meaning and purpose. I would like to reflect for a moment on what I consider to be the foundation of a Grammar education, which I hope will resonate with your own experiences over the years. These are what I call the “What”, the “How”, and the “Why”: Dr Shantini Deutscher

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Some of you may know that, as a GP, I have been teaching medical students over the past 10 years. One thing I have noticed is that it is easier to teach them to become good technical experts, unwittingly teaching them to think in silos to address individual problems a patient might face. It is much more difficult to teach them to take a “balcony view”, where all aspects of what matters to a patient are considered and integrated into their wellbeing – we call this Patient-centred care.

It is in this space that our School Board and School Staff led by Adam Heath have been working tirelessly, adapting to challenges, especially over the past two years. We have all needed to be across the details necessary to swing around the dance floor, building relationships, but also with an eye from the balcony to see the big picture, always informed by our values. Indeed, this kind of partnership and collaboration is rare, and only occurs because our values and vision are aligned to keep the best interests of our students foremost in all that we do. This is Student-centred care. In conclusion, I find myself drawn yet again to the words from St Luke above the WCPA door, “To whom much is given, will much be required.”

My prayer for you is that as you commence the rest of your lives, you will remember with affection your days at Grammar, prepared for your journey with the knowledge, skills and values you will need to be good people, with courage to navigate your lives, rich with joy, meaning and purpose.

THE WHY: CHARACTER AND VALUES

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The Jewish philosopher, Martin Buber, said that “it is in the space between me and you where we find ourselves" So, it is not all about me, but it is about us in community. It is in what we do for others and with each other that we find our identity, meaning and purpose. It is in this space that knowledge and thinking become less linear, less siloed, more interconnected and more relational – where we can work together for the common good.

Dr Shantini Deutscher

THE HOW: SKILLS

Secondly, the “How”: Modern life is full of these so-called “wicked” problems with complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity, problems like climate change. To make progress on these challenges requires a different way of thinking, one that joins the dots in a system. So what is systems thinking? Systems thinking enables us to see problems as a whole, with a view from the balcony, rather than in small parts, on the dance floor. It is an integrated approach that sees networks, recognises patterns and understands the interconnectedness of different disciplines. This is much harder to teach as I have found out with my medical students, and can only happen when we celebrate breadth, value relationships and nurture collaboration.

"So much of our education system is focused on the mere acquisition of knowledge and facts, rather than curiosity and critical thinking with perspective.

Firstly, the “What”: This refers to knowledge, what we know and understand, the facts, the analytics and the interpretation of data –substantive academic knowledge. Your VCE is a culmination of your academic journey to date. Many of you will go on to reach great heights in various fields of endeavour. It is this noble pursuit of knowledge that enabled scientists to develop vaccines against COVID in recordbreaking time, saving countless lives. But, as COVID has also shown us, technical expertise alone is not sufficient to solve more complex problems, like how to actually get vaccines into arms across the world. So, technocrats are not necessarily going to be the leaders that society needs.

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THE WHAT: KNOWLEDGE

Finally, what is our “Why”? Why do we adopt such an approach to education at Grammar? There is a huge amount of pressure from social media on all of us to curate our lives to show success in terms of status and money, to invent our own ideas about meaning and purpose from the ground up, adrift from what anchors us. Our School's Anglican values teach us that we are made in the image of God. This implies a relationship between us and God and with each other. This is the bedrock that creates the bond between me and you, and sets the standard by which we live our lives and build our character.

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Top Class VCE Theatre Studies selection: Sophia Litras (Year 12, 2022) was selected to perform her monologue as Polly, from The Threepenny Opera. Teacher: Elena Sabellico.

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Top Design selection: Sami Regague’s VET Music Industry (Sound Production) work was selected for exhibition in Top Designs 2022, part of the VCE Season of Excellence. Teacher: Sarah Barlow.

Top Class VCE Dance: Juliette Stephens and Eleanor Bodey were invited to their VCE Dance solos. Teacher: Ashley Boyd.

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GRAMMARIANSCREATIVE

Grammar's Art & Design program is thriving. Here we investigate, first, how we foster creative thinking in the Centre for Early Education (CEEd) and the Junior School, and secondly, how we build life-long creative confidence in our Middle and Senior students.

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The Visual Art program in the Junior School and Centre for Early Education (CEEd) is designed to build ‘creative confidence’. Junior School Arts Co-ordinator, Jacqui White, says the focus is on encouraging the students to think differently and develop their own ideas. “We allow them to play and discover to nurture a sense of curiosity as artists, and also in life. We want them to feel good about expressing themselves

Artcreatively.”teacherand practising artist Lauren Layton, says this includes challenging them and then allowing them time to explore and develop. “We give them the space they need to succeed. When they walk out of the art room feeling confident and proud of what they’ve achieved, hopefully that feeling crosses over into other areas of their learning.”

Lauren says exposure to teachers who come with a lot of skills and experience adds enormous value for the students. “Our team across the School includes specialists and practising artists such as ceramicists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, graphic and textile designers. Students see what can be. It inspires curiosity. It fosters respect and connection.”

The Junior School students also have access to a purpose-built gallery space in the Beckworth Centre for the Arts, as well as a dedicated studio and specialised resources, which is unique for students of this age. A collaborative and responsive approach to learning encourages engagement and builds trust, according to Jacqui. “We are a community of learners, all learning together. We start with an idea or concept and build on this together, valuing the children’s thinking and encouraging student agency and self-direction in their learning.”

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The learning in Art aligns with the learning that is taking place in the Junior School Homerooms and CEEd Programs. Jacqui says this means giving students the opportunity to explore concepts and ideas from a different perspective. “This helps them build on their overall learning while also developing visual art skills and techniques. It shows them that there’s more than one way of looking at things. That learning is connected.” This allows the students to develop a deeper and broader understanding of what they are looking at in their Homerooms or Programs. “It allows the learning in both areas to be richer,” Lauren says. The students experience a wide range of artmaking processes and techniques, which Jacqui says allows them to build a connection to various forms of creative expression from a very young age. “We strive to create exciting opportunities to engage them such as exploring lots of different mediums so they can express their creativity in different ways. They get to play with a range of materials… paints, inks, metal, clay, wood, lino, wool, fabric, wire, pastels, charcoal, nature, found items, paper, resin, plaster, and digital media.

Lauren says that this approach helps create a safe place for students to learn and grow. “We (the teachers) are knowledgeable in our specialised areas, but at times we are also learning about new ways to explore materials and ideas for art-making at the same time as the students. Being honest and open-minded about this with the students contributes even more to their creative confidence.” “ We allow them to play and discover to nurture a sense of curiosity as artists, and also in life. We want them to feel good about expressing themselves creatively.”

The annual Junior School Art Exhibition is a critical part of the Visual Art program and a highlight for the students. Junior School Arts Co-ordinator, Jacqui White, says “all students from the Junior School and the CEEd get to present their work. This lets them see it in a different light – as an artist. Through celebrating and sharing what they’ve learned and achieved with the wider school community, their creative and divergent thinking is valued.”

“ Today in Art I felt like I could do andanything,Ifeltrelaxed ”  -  Jack J, Year 3 “I used my imagination by thinking of different shapes and colours in nature”. -  Imogen, Year 3

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BUILDING LIFE-LONG CREATIVE CONFIDENCE

Assistant Head of Department, Ruby Pilven, says students are encouraged to problemsolve and reflect. “There’s no straight answer so they have to think creatively and critically from the start. At the end of their time here you can see a shift in their way of thinking. They have more confidence and energy and are better prepared for taking the next step.”

A great example of this community coming together was the Silent Auction held in April this year to raise money for victims of the 2022 floods in New South Wales and Queensland. The Auction featured donated artwork from our senior students, staff, Beckworth alumni, parents and local artists, and raised more than $7000 for Red Cross Flood Relief. There is a strong focus on creating a truly inclusive program and learning environment.

Having a dedicated building offers much more than a focal point for creative learning. As Alan says, “the Beckworth provides a place within the bigger school where students develop a strong sense of community and feel a sense of ownership which is empowering.” Ruby says the purpose-built spaces inspire creative energy and bring people together. “You see and feel it everywhere. There are annual exhibitions, students’ work on the walls, and examples of initiatives which benefit not only the students but also the wider community.

The sheer diversity of opportunity, the exposure to specialist teachers and technicians and the access to purpose-built facilities all contribute to making the offering at Grammar special, according to Alan. “The school has a long tradition of supporting creative subjects. You can see this through the investment in programs, customised spaces, specialist staff and other resources. Not only do we offer a wide range of studio and workshop subjects, all of our staff are specialists and most are also practising artists or designers.”

Alan points to the culture of facilitation and activation of student ideas with a ‘let’s do it’ attitude. Ruby adds that having a space where everyone feels welcome and accepted is an important part of the overall offering. “There’s a place here for everyone.” All of these things come together to prepare students for life beyond school. Alan sums it up, “we want to help them see the bigger world that’s out there and make sure they’re ready to step out into it when the time comes.”

Ballarat Grammar artists and Art & Design Captains, Grace Hobbs and Emma Twomey, with Assistant Chair - Art & Design Faculty, Ruby Pilven, and Chair - Art & Design Faculty, Alan Beech, holding some of the artwork that was included in the Charity Art Auction which raised more than $7000 for Red Cross flood relief earlier in 2022.

The employment of practising artists as teachers, for example, potter John Eagle, silversmith Steve Walsh and printmaker John Benn, working in their "studios", commenced in the 1970s when Graeme Renney was Headmaster and Bob Braszell was Head of the Art Department, a model which continues today. Ruby says having a team of staff with so much expertise and hands-on experience adds another level of guidance and authenticity. “ They bring so much knowledge, energy and positive role modelling to the students. This contributes to respectful and trustful relationships.”

The Middle and Senior School Art and Design program at Grammar is designed to foster creative learners who can think outside the box. Chair of the Faculty Alan Beech says the focus is on preparing students for success in the 21st Century. “We meet them in Year 7 and take them on a learning journey with an emphasis on practice and mastery. They learn vital life skills such as creative and critical thinking as well as technical skills and knowledge. They develop persistence and an ability to critique and receive feedback. They learn to work independently and collaboratively. When they finish school and you see where they’ve come from and where they’ve got to, you know your job is done.”

IN OUR MIDDLE AND SENIOR LEARNERS

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

Product Design and Technology focuses on the design process and constructing projects. It promotes design thinking, creative problem-solving and an understanding of the factors that make a product successful. In Systems Engineering, students use digital and traditional engineering processes to make a diverse range of systems such as intelligent robotics, sensor-based monitoring systems and agricultural technology with a focus on programming, Computer-Aided Design and manufacture. Visual Communication Design promotes understanding the imagery and graphic communication we see around us. Students learn how to develop their own effective designs by exploring different creative methods.

Students are challenged to work with increasing independence as they progress from Year 7 through to Year 12 and beyond. In Years 7 and 8, students experience a taste of each of the eight specialist subjects offered. In Year 9, students choose two specialist subjects and are challenged with more open projects to hone their skills and further develop their ideas. In Year 10, students specialise further and learn more technical skills through a range of more challenging and active learning experiences. In Years 11 and 12, students draw on their understanding of how to approach creative problems to develop high levels of agency and self-efficacy.

VISUAL ART PROGRAM

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ART AND DESIGN IN YEARS 7 - 12

BECKWORTH HALL OF FAME

Students explore different mediums with a focus on creativity and making, to develop their skills and explore their unique personal style. Studio subjects include ceramics, textiles, print making, painting and drawing. The visual art program promotes creative problem-solving; how to create something beautiful, practical and an understanding of how to communicate ideas through art. Students also reflect on Art history to learn about the context in which art is created. They learn how to use different materials and study multiple techniques to explore concepts and respond to the world around them.

“ There’s no straight answer so they have to think creatively and critically from the start. At the end of their time here you can see a shift in their way of thinking. They have more confidence and energy and are better prepared for taking the next step.”

We want to celebrate and share the stories of the many Beckworth alumni who have gone on to become practising designers and artists, or those working in related industries such as construction or fashion design. Are you a Beckworth alumnus who is pursuing a creative career? We would love to hear from you! Please contact ruby.pilven@bgs.vic.edu.au

WINNER: INNOVATION AWARD – PHOEBE TOL IF YOU LOOK FOR PERFECTION, YOU'LL NEVER BE CONTENT

WINNER: CREATIVITY AWARD – AMELIA GREENE A NATURE’S YARN

NEXTGEN AT BALLARAT ART GALLERY

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My hanging textile piece ‘A Nature’s Yarn’ focuses on the theme of connection and my relationship to country, nature and wool. It reflects the historic approach of storytelling through images and expression on a vertical surface and an ancient method of narrative through weaving. The abstractions of nature and landscape are woven with 100% Merino and alpaca wool, spun into yarn, then hand-dyed using organic pigmentation from a range of leaves, spice and fruit, demonstrating how nature and art co-exist. The undulating landscape was inspired by my home in the Pyrenees region and my choice of Merino wool draws on my family’s heritage. This work reflects a sense of what it is that attracts us to a landscape, the range of layers, textures, tones and lines.

My artwork reflects my theme of growth and connection, exploring how we are shaped over time by our connections with others and the world around us. I kept the same original form for each bowl before altering it to display how although you are the same person, you can change and evolve into new and different versions of yourself, and how this is something to be celebrated. This is represented through my use of gold lustre fragments which have been woven back together. This is a contemporary take on the traditional Japanese art technique of Kintsugi. I used woollen thread to soften the overall appeal of the work, contrasting with the harsh reflections from the pink Perspex. We had two students who, earlier this year, won awards as part of the NextGen Exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery.

Other large installations have now been added to many of the rooves of School buildings, totalling 640 kw of panels, with an average payback period of seven years. The solar equipment is guaranteed for 10 and has an expected working life of 20 years, giving the School approximately a dozen years of ‘free’ electricity generation. Our next goal will be in the boarding community, which uses most of its electricity overnight. Solar panels combined with battery technology will be tested for economic viability on one of the boarding houses in a trial to reduce the carbon footprint of our boarding community. Our aim is to invest in additional photovoltaic panels each year in an effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

The last two years have provided numerous causes for reflection, and many of us have spent time examining what really matters in our lives. A common thread, in response to this examination, is the importance of our natural environment and what state it will be in when it is inherited by our children and Sustainabilitygrandchildren.haslong been a strong focus for Ballarat Grammar, even before the Heinz Centre for Year 9 in 2000 and the advent of the environmentally-focused Mount Rowan campus and Year 4 program in 2012. In recent years, environmental initiatives have gained even greater focus in our decisionmaking as we model a practical, optimistic, and sustainable future for our students. This aligns with a growing community-wide consciousness about the importance of protecting the environment, especially from the impacts of climate change. None of us needs an introduction to the current and predicted impacts of climate change. There is a growing sense of unease about possible environmental consequences of climate change at the local level, for example, an increase in average temperature, a reduction in average rainfall and an increase in coastal erosion. In the face of such concern, the School is committed to the ongoing development of pragmatic environmental solutions that serve as exemplars for our students to adopt and promote in their own lives in the future. In 2017, the School Board and leadership team commissioned an audit of the School's electricity consumption. The resultant report indicated that extensive photovoltaic (solar electric roof panels) systems could be installed with pay-back periods justifying the investment and creating eventual savings. On the Centre for Early Education (CEEd) for example, panels have been installed with the shortest payback period, where the savings in electricity produced on-site recouped the cost of these panels in the first three years.

Our students are passionate about the health of the environment and are actively involved in initiatives that make a positive difference, particularly our student Environmental Committee, each year led by a Sustainability Captain. The Committee members encourage and champion the use of separate waste Dr Alan Ford, resident expert, in discussions with a group of Year 9 'Sustainability Superheroes' discussing the management of water resources at the Heinz Centre.

OUR JOURNEY TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE A CARBON-NEUTRAL SCHOOL BY 2030

TWO IMPRESSIVE OLD GRAMMARIANS FOLLOWING CAREER PATHS IN RENEWABLES

Year 9 students recently undertook a unit titled ‘Sustainability Superheroes’ where they chose an area of interest that impacts the ecosystem of the Heinz Centre and dam area. Some of the topics were biodiversity in plants and wildlife, the impact of feral animals on the ecosystem, and the effect water management can have, or is having, on ecosystems. Students researched their topic of interest, learned from experts in the field who visited the Heinz Centre and imparted some of their broad knowledge to our students. The Year 9s collected samples, did tests and each made recommendations to improve the biodiversity of the wetland area based on their research findings. As part of their assessment, Year 9 groups then presented on their topics in an ageappropriate, interactive way to either Kinder groups from the CEEd or to Year 4 students at the Mt Rowan Farm campus. It was such a wonderful opportunity to have our students collaborate with different age groups within the School around a topic important to them. The Year 4 students and “CEEdlings" loved interacting with the big kids!

Old JonathonOldfootstepsAerontheSouthUniversityEngineeringinCo-OphighlywasAeronGrammarianJohns(2020)awardedtherespectedScholarshipRenewablesattheofNewWalesatstartof2022.followsintheoffellowGrammarian,Yates(2016) who started at UNSW with the same Co-Op Scholarship in 2017. Sponsored by industry, this scholarship offers considerable financial support throughout University and includes highly-valued industry experience within the growing renewable energy market. Jono completed his engineering degree in photovoltaics in 2021 with such outstanding results that he received the University Medal in Photovoltaics. He was presented with the award at the graduation ceremony in May this year. Congratulations to both Aeron and Jono on these great achievements. We look forward to following Aeron's studies and both of their careers!

SUSTAINABILITY SUPERHEROES

Year 9 student, Nina Dunn, chose to focus on urbanisation and came up with the idea of making moveable garden boxes out of sustainable materials. “They will be filled with native plants and placed around urbanised areas to increase pollinators and to assist in balancing ecosystems,” Nina said. Nina, who entered her project and won an award in the Alfredton Rotary Club’s Environmental Challenge, is working towards making her project a reality. “We are aiming to speak to the Ballarat City Council and get them approved for around Ballarat,” she said. They are looking to partner with Lids4Kids, which uses recycled lids to make new items such as planter boxes, and to encourage the Junior School students to be involved with the project.

BOOMALACKA | 15 bins for organics, recyclables, and general waste, which is helping to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. With many more initiatives and activities on the agenda for the Committee in the future, we are optimistic and motivated as a community to continue doing more, contributing our seemingly small but important part in this global effort.

Year 9 student Harry Tol presents an interactive session on Native Grasses with Year 4 students Silei Bai, Charlotte Bowers and Alice Clark.

Some of the actions taking place are: Napoleons Enfield Landcare Group Secretary, Jenny Ryle, one of the experts that led a group on native plants, has donated over 30 native trees, shrubs and ground cover plants from Indigenous Plants for Ballarat Gardens, a joint project of Environmental and Conservation Science at Federation University and City of Ballarat, to the School. Ray Draper from Central Highlands Environmental Consultancy constructed a map for plants in and around the dam to attract and protect native animals and insects, e.g. frogs, fish, lizards and bees.

Ellen Burns, 2007 Ballarat entrepreneur and founder of We Bar None, Ellen believes we can all help to create change and make the world a better place by taking personal responsibility for our actions. “People have the power. Businesses will follow what the consumer demands. We all have a part to play to make it happen.”

BEING WORLDSEEWANTCHANGETHEYOUTOINTHEINSPIRINGOLDGRAMMARIAN

The We Bar None range of snack bars are nutritious, delicious and come in plastic-free packaging (check them out at www.webarnone.com.au).

Ellen's mission is to take the hard work out of looking after ourselves and our planet.

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This approach is a vital part of how Ellen runs her business which was created with a vision to offer healthy and sustainable convenience snack options. “It’s easier to act according to your personal values as a sole trader compared to bigger business. Put another way, it’s much harder to not act on them.”

With the new packaging and the change to contract manufacturing, Ellen hasn’t looked back. “I’m now able to pursue bigger stockists and my goal of getting my products in front of more consumers.”

Reflecting on her time at Grammar, Ellen recalls how she was encouraged to get involved in a range of co-curricular activities.

Ellen played the violin, was a rower, a member of the Orchestra and the Combined Schools Orchestra, Macpherson House Music Captain, and participated in Round Square exchanges to Alice Springs in Year 8 and Canada in Year 10.

“I have always tried to take advantage of every opportunity available, at school and since. Not only that… the teachers took a real interest in you personally and I always felt respected for my ideas and opinions. These experiences have given me the confidence to get where I am today and hold my own as a young business owner.”

Ellen spoke at our Round Square International Women’s Day event in March this year, passing on some wisdom to our Junior, Middle and Senior School students about her story in the context of the 2022 IWD theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Ellen is pictured here with Senior School Round Square Captains India Berberich and Georgina Mees, and Junior School House Round Square Square Captains, Bella Bingham, Ainsley Justin and Castro Daniel-Fernbach (absent: Grace Bentley).

“The thing that stands out for me about Grammar was the importance placed on being well-rounded by having lots of interests and pursuing your passions.”

Ellen is currently focused on distributing her products as widely as possible around Australia.

Hand-making the products out of her registered home kitchen five days a week and doing farmers' markets on the weekend, Ellen found things plateauing. Already at full capacity, she was not able to take on new stockists and expand. Winning $11,000 on TV’s

The Chase in 2017 gave her the funding boost she needed to take the next big step to grow her business. “I was able to move production from my kitchen to Ballarat-based Springhill Farm’s premises. They’re a successful local family business and I’m so proud to collaborate with them.”

The idea for her business came to her while on a working holiday in Canada in 2013. “I saw how many healthy convenience foods were available there. At the time there was nothing here in Australia and I saw an opportunity to fill a gap in the market.” Ellen came home ready to start her business but without the finances she needed to make it happen. While she worked to save money and test product ideas on family and friends, she was accepted into the Government’s New Enterprise Incentive Scheme for aspiring entrepreneurs. “It was just the break I needed. It meant I had financial security while I figured things out.”

While achieving her goal of zero waste was a challenge for Ellen from the beginning, her efforts resulted in We Bar None becoming the first business in Victoria and only the third in Australia to use ABA certified home compostable packaging.

“I want people to have a healthy snack option, that’s not wrapped in plastic, available when they’re out and about so they can make a choice that’s good for them and good for the planet.” She says that, while change is happening, it’s slow. She is optimistic that individual behaviour will cause bigger societal change.

After creating her first business plan aged 6 and launching her first business in Year 8 – selling handmade earrings with BG school friend Kate Desailly (2007) – Ellen went on to study Arts and Visual Art at Monash University before creating We Bar None.

“For me, that means looking at every aspect of my life and how my actions are having an impact.”

“When I started I was hand-wrapping the snack bars with baking paper! I knew it wasn’t sustainable so I made the move to recyclable plastic pouches, but for me to be responsible for plastic waste wasn’t sustainable either. It took 18 months to source a zero waste packaging option which shows how far we still have to go to make it easy for people to make sustainable choices.”

“People have the power. Businesses will follow what the consumer demands. We all have a part to play to make it happen.”

Examples of how Ellen lives according to her values in other parts of her life are easy to find. Passionate about food security – she says one in four people in Ballarat have accessed food relief since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic –Ellen co-founded and is currently the president of The Hidden Orchard, a local volunteer group that harvests unwanted fruit and redistributes it to over 30 local food relief charities. She is also on the Board of Food is Free and the Committee of Ballarat Permaculture Guild, looking for ways to address sustainability and food security from many different angles. In 2020, Ellen ran for Council in the North Ward of Ballarat and achieved the third highest primary vote. Despite narrowly missing out on being elected, she has been involved in developing the City of Ballarat’s Food Strategy Plan, Zero Emissions Plan, Brown Hill Local Area Plan, and was recently named one of Ballarat’s Circular Economy Champions.

Depending on life’s circumstances, not everyone is able to establish or contribute to a scholarship during their lifetime; however, a gift in a Will can be a meaningful way to leave a legacy and, through giving to a scholarship fund, provide a Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School education for those who may not otherwise be able to join our community. To find out more, www.bgs.vic.edu.au/community/givingvisit

As well as encouraging and nurturing potential in particular students and providing life-changing opportunities across a wide range of academic and co-curricular experiences, the scholarship program provides the opportunity to create strong diversity in our community to enable all students to value a range of backgrounds and experiences to take them forward in life.

Rene Caris (2016) Rene was selected by Geelong in the 2018 AFLW draft, making her AFLW debut the following year. Rene is currently studying for her Doctor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne, after completing her Bachelor of Science at the same university in 2019.

Scholarships and bursaries have been a consistent part of our School’s history. There are many examples of philanthropic support for students who may otherwise have been unable to attend Ballarat Grammar or of assistance for those students whose families had fallen on difficult times.

“ Through the support of a scholarship, I was able to attend Ballarat Grammar which enabled me to strive and improve myself in many different ways, not just in sport! I am grateful for all the opportunities and experiences that I have enjoyed through a Grammar boarding education. These experiences have set me up for life after school, and I am so thankful”.

Our focus is on learning that matters. Learning to be creative, to think critically and to communicate clearly. Learning to build relationships. Learning to be compassionate and have a lived set of values. Learning to be resilient. Through your support, we aim to increase the support available to deserving students who otherwisemay be unable to enjoy the benefits of a beShouldeducation.GrammarBallaratthisofinterest, please scan the QR code to download our new Scholarships brochure.

THE INCREDIBLE GIFT OF A SCHOLARSHIP

Past scholarship recipient Rene Caris (2016)

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The benefits of the renovation are already helping our whole community come together around games and competitions that unite the whole School. We started to use the oval for lunchtimes and general recreation from early Term 2, with full games able to be played soon. We express, once again, our gratitude to the Beckworth Trust for their support of the oval renovation. Scan the QR code to go to a time lapse record of the project, which shows the scale of the works.

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The Year 5 and 6 students and their teachers are thrilled to have their new classrooms and learning spaces in the 5/6 Centre. We look forward to the official opening of the building later in the year.

Following the completion of three new learning spaces at the Heinz Centre, the final landscaping is now complete. With a new greenhouse for the Ag/Hort electives, chicken enclosure and tidy orchard, as well as a beautiful, grassed area, the Year 9 students are incredibly well set up for learning, indoors and out. Next steps are to implement some of their recommendations from their Sustainability Superheroes unit, including new native planting in and around the dam to encourage more biodiversity in the ecosystem.

China Trip 2016, Nancy Wu far right at rear.

Miriam Kriss – 25 years

Lisa Baker with CEEd students in 2013.

Nancy has been a forerunner in Chinese Language education in regional Victoria, and we have been lucky to have Nancy with us at Ballarat Grammar for the past 28 years.

Lisa Baker – 31 years

LONG-SERVING STAFF FAREWELLS Glenis Zala – 32 years Glenis Zala (Newey, 1976) began her association with the School when she started as a Form 1 student at Queen’s in 1971! Glenis began as the Junior School classroom music teacher in 1990, and since that time she has led our flourishing Junior School music program. She introduced the end of year concert which has grown into the huge Junior School Production it is today. Both Glenis’ sons, Paul (2004) and Tim (2006), attended Grammar and husband, Michael and father, Norm, have also worked at the School. We thank Glenis for her wonderful years of service and many happy memories of music in the Junior School. Scan the QR code to see a wonderful video created by Mark Warwick, Old Grammarians and past staff to celebrate and congratulate Glenis on her retirement . It includes some vision of Glenis’ enviable collection of every Junior School Production Mug that has ever been produced.

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Nancy Wu – 28 years

During this time, Nancy has taught Chinese to students varying in age from Year 6 to Year 12, and for much of it, was the only Chinese teacher in the school.

Lisa has been a teacher, researcher and learner in the field of early childhood education for over 30 years. Commencing at the Ballarat Grammar Community Kindergarten in 1991 (in what are now the Junior School Prep Rooms) overseeing the design and construction of the Ballarat Grammar Early Learning Centre (in what is now the Junior School Reception building), and then moving to the Centre for Early Education (CEEd) in 2012 as an inaugural and pivotal team member, Lisa has fulfilled the roles of Kindergarten Teacher, Director, Reception Teacher in the Bumblebees and Head of Department –Reception, as well as being a member of many school committees and working groups, such as the Wellbeing Committee, making a huge contribution to Positive Education at the School. Lisa’s connection to Ballarat Grammar goes beyond her role as educator: marrying husband Jamie in the Chapel of St Mark in 1993; her daughters, Georgia (2018) and Emily (2020) both attended Ballarat Grammar from the ELC through to Year 12. We thank Lisa for her contribution to the Ballarat Grammar community, setting the foundations for our youngest learners over the past three decades. We offer our heartfelt congratulations and very best wishes for the wonderful opportunities that lie beyond the Grammar gates, as mentor, senior associate, and doctoral candidate.

Nancy has given so much to Ballarat Grammar through her teaching, mentoring and the offering of many different Chinese cultural experiences. There are many dimensions to Nancy: she comes from an extremely academic family and she herself is one of the great mathematical minds; her son Bob Wang (1998) was a Dux of the School, and she has consistently worn the Krome colours with pride. Nancy is a great educator and extremely passionate about what she does. We were blessed to have her at Grammar for as long as we have. We wish her all the very best in her retirement.

Year 2 Strings Program teacher, Director of Intermediate Strings, and instrumental teacher, Miriam, has resigned from her role at the School to focus on her private instrumental teaching. Many Junior School students would remember learning violin, viola or cello with Miriam as part of the Year 2 Strings program. The School would like to thank Miriam for her contribution to the Music Department over the last 25 years and wish her all the best for the future.

Glenis Zala Form 1.

Fiona Latrobe – 24 years Fiona has been a much-respected Mathematics teacher at the School and was also Head of Cuthbert for a significant period of time. Fiona has stepped away from teaching to support her family, however, she will continue to produce educational material for the Mathematics Association of Victoria as well as maintaining her significant contribution to VCAA. We would like to sincerely thank Fiona for her contribution to the School and wish her all the best for her retirement.

Christine Shaw – 12 years We farewelled Chris Shaw in 2021 following her appointment as Deputy Principal of Loreto College Ballarat, in a continuation of her educational leadership. A passionate Old Grammarian, Christine joined the Ballarat Grammar staff in 2009 and has worked tirelessly to ensure that the School has gone from strength to strength. She was appointed as Assistant Head Wellbeing of the Senior School before becoming Deputy Head and Head of Senior School. She established our approach to connecting teaching and learning with wellbeing, as well as leading the development of the School’s renowned Wellbeing and Positive Education programs. These programs continue to benefit our students and have informed the practice of schools locally and abroad. Christine’s selfless leadership and teaching have reflected the values of connecting with colleagues and students.

Music staff 2018 - Glenis Zala, front row, second from left; Miriam Kriss, front row, fourth from left; Gwen Kennelly, third row, fourth from left.

The English and Physical Education Faculties have enjoyed Christine’s collegiality and she has been a much-loved mentor to Woodbridge students. Christine’s dedication and respect for the strong traditions and culture of our School have enriched the lives of all in our community. She will, of course, maintain her strong connections to Ballarat Grammar with her children Ben and Meg as students of the School, and her husband Adam continuing as a valued Commerce teacher and mentor. Christine’s care for all in our community will be remembered and we wish her every happiness in her new role.

Donna Stephen, Mark Warwick, Lisa McCracken, former Deputy Head Brad Fry, and Christine Shaw at the 2013 opening of the Centennial Building.

Lisa McCracken – 21 years We farewelled Lisa McCracken from our community in May of 2021 after 21 years of service to the School. In the early days, and for the majority of her time at the School, she worked alongside Stephen Higgs as his Personal Assistant up until his retirement in 2015, before assisting Adam Heath with his transition to the School. In 2017, Lisa became the inaugural Boarding and International Program Administrator, coordinating many of the new programs that were developed as our boarding community continued to grow. A friend to many at the School, in so many areas of our community, Lisa will be missed for her engaging and energetic personality.

+ Donna Stephen – 12.5 years, most recently as Academic and Careers Expo Administrator + Gwen Kennelly – 12 years, School Accompanist 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

+ Kerrie Corcoran – BGS Educational Services Board + John Taylor – Old Grammarians’ Association President

Front: Irene McIntosh, Colin McIntosh, Pam Coghlan (1968), James Coghlan and Kate Coghlan (2004).

The Coghlan and McIntosh families celebrate our newest Life Governors Pam and Colin at the Board Dinner. Heath McIntosh (1999) was able to return from Singapore for the special occasion and Matt Coghlan (1996) from New York. Rear: Heath McIntosh (1999), Joel McIntosh (1996), Simon Coghlan (1992) and Matt Coghlan (1996).

+ Ken Cook – Foundation Board of Directors

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+ Colin McIntosh – Foundation Board of Directors

COMPANION OF GRAMMAR At the dinner, the Board was pleased to announce a new Award, The Companion of Ballarat Grammar. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions by staff or former staff for their exemplary service to the School. This new award will balance beautifully with the Life Governorship of Ballarat Grammar, which recognises voluntary contributions to the School. We look forward to celebrating both new Life Governors and Companions at the end-of-year Board dinner later this year.

+ Mark Warwick, Peter O'Dwyer, Bronislaw Sozanski, and Ian Riethoff. + Jason Simmons – for eight years as Staff Association President, Des Hardy for 43 years of service, and Ross Sullivan for 40 years service. Board and Committee Farewells

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The Right Reverend Garry Weatherill, Bishop of Ballarat At the Board Dinner, Dr Deutscher made special mention of our President, Bishop Garry, who in 2021 celebrated 10 years as our Bishop. Bishop Garry left the hot and dusty plains of Willochra and came to the green and pleasant hills of Ballarat. Since then, we have had the pleasure of his presence with us and have reaped the benefits of his wise and experienced leadership. Thank you, Bishop Garry, for your friendship, counsel and wisdom.

Colin has been a Director on the Foundation Board since 2003, stepping down earlier this year. He has served on their Finance Committee and Fees Trust Committee as well as their Property Committee. Colin’s wife, Irene, has also been actively involved in serving the School. Their two children, Heath (1999) and Joel (1996), attended the School. Colin is a legend in the way he has steadily supported the School through thick and thin, and we thank him and Irene for their faithful partnership of service over many years.

The School owes a debt of gratitude to Colin. A country lad from the Western District, he became a bank manager at the National Australia Bank. In that role, Colin was able to support the School with access to some much-needed finance in the 1990s, which eventually allowed the School to turn its prospects around.

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Colin has been on the BGS Ed Services Board for 21 years and has led it as Chair successfully for 17 years. His astute judgement and wise counsel has been invaluable as a co-opted member of the Finance Committee of our School Board. Colin’s experience in real estate has been put to good use for the School as he and Lindsay Evans worked together to purchase key assets for the School such as City Cite and Mount Rowan.

"Our newest Life Governors, Pam Coghlan and Colin McIntosh. Thank you for your service and support over many years".

Colin McIntosh

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To be made a Life Governor is the highest award Grammar bestows for significant voluntary service to the School. At the end-of-year Board Dinner in 2021, Board Chair Dr Shantini Deutscher was pleased to announce Pam Coghlan and Colin McIntosh as our newest Life Governors.

Pam Coghlan If there is someone whose family uniquely personifies the rich tapestry that is the heritage of Ballarat Grammar, it is Pam Coghlan. Pam was School Captain of Queen’s in 1968. Her father, Ron Hall, was School Captain of Ballarat CEGS in 1939 and her mother, Mavis Heinz, was School Captain of Queen’s in 1938. Her husband, James, is Chair of the Ed Services Board and their three children all attended Ballarat Grammar, with Simon, her eldest, a Beckworth Trustee.

For over 50 years, Pam has been actively involved with the School in a myriad of ways, working hard in the forefront as well as behind the scenes to strengthen the ties between the old boys’ and girls’ schools. She was President of the OGA in the late 80s, and wrote the Foreword to “Mainly about Girls, a History of Queen’s”. She was President of the Auxiliary in 2003 and has been a Director on the Foundation Board since 2009, and more recently as Junior VP. Because of her unique background, she has provided the Development Office and Archives with valuable insights that have helped us knit a stronger community.

Pam’s long history of service and commitment to the School is honoured and recognised with this Governorship. We thank you, Pam, your husband, James, and your family for your partnership and unwavering support.

The Archivists, Nola and Ross Squire, thank the Old Grammarians, friends and interested community members who have contributed items and stories to the School’s historical collection. Such thoughtful and generous contributions are in addition to the considerable quantity of day-to-day material generated by the School each year, e.g. publications, photographs, programs, newspaper articles etc. which are routinely added to the collection.

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Queen’s Church of England Girls’ Grammar School Grade 4 in 1949 - peer year 1958. From left: Vivienne Gleeson, next to Mary Davidson (now Rasmussen) (1953), Jill Mayo (now Webber) 1957 next to Marilyn Tulloch (now Rix, 1955), Bronwyn, Rae Strickland (now Borrack, 1958), Judith Lancashire (now Grant, 1957), Fiona Davidson on Mary’s right, Marilyn Gray and Anne James behind those, Joan Shiel behind Cynthia Bowman, Pam Cornell, Naomi Robertson behind Pam, Susan Taylor (now Patterson) on the ground.

GIFTS TO GRAMMAR AND STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVES

The Kevin Allen (1943) Collection, large box of memorabilia comprising books and documents, including a remarkable set of Boomalackas from Issue 1 to Issue 122, was delivered to the School by Kevin’s son, Russ Allen (1969), following the recent death of his father. In the last Boomalacka featuring Our Olympians, we invited readers to contact us at the School if there were any errors or omissions. We were delighted when Dr David Yates (1966) made contact and advised of an addition: David Yates (BGS 1961-66) – 1988 Olympics (Seoul, South Korea) – Rowing coach Further research has revealed that David coached the Men’s Quad Scull and the Men’s Single Scull at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, crews which placed fifth and fourth respectively. He has given long and distinguished service to the sport including as Chairman of Selectors for Olympic Games and World Championships teams and crews from 1996 to 2005. He was inducted into the Victorian Rowing Hall of Fame in 2010. As a student in 1966, David stroked the seconds crew to a 10-length victory. He was also a Probationer and a member of the following sporting teams: First XVIII, Senior Cross Country and Athletics. David now resides in Geelong and is a vigneron in Waurn Ponds.

Susan Patterson (Taylor, 1957) delivered some newspaper cuttings and photographs, including the one opposite. Clinton Breeze has given the splendid wall hanging of the Crest of the Boys’ Church of England Grammar School (pictured above), a school cap and some School publications that had belonged to his late father, Derek Ian Breeze (1940). Derek entered the School as a boarder from Meringur on 8 February 1938, Roll Number 945. He was the coxswain of the School’s Fourth crew in 1940 and he also coxed the winning crew in the House Regatta Scratch Fours that year. Clearly, those three years Derek spent as a student at Ballarat Grammar were of great importance. His commissioning of this substantial wall hanging through a Sydney company and its manufacture in Pakistan demonstrated his attachment to the School and gratitude for all it taught him. This lovely photo (on right) taken in December 1961, was sent by June Angus (Batt, 1962) who believes that it was taken outside St Peter’s (or maybe the Cathedral).

From left: Lesley Mason, Greer Dunstan, Christine Gooch, Bishop of Ballarat Right Reverend William Hardy, June Batt. Note from Kevin Allen's (1943) Boomalacka Collection.

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David Yates (1966), coaching, at the 1988 Olympic Games.

Crest of the Boys’ Church of England Grammar School wall hanging.

Another Queen’s girl, Carol Piel (Smith), a boarder, has reconnected as we live near each other and for about 15 years have been involved in the AIBL Study concerning Dementia. We see other regularly. In Ballarat, I lived just the other side of the railway line from Boys’ Grammar. My brother Graeme (Graeme Mayo, 1959), now in Canberra, could walk to school while I had to catch the tram. I remember (staff members) Mr Dart, Miss Will (Kit Williamson), Bobby Bath, and the many students who came to our house to play with my brother. Stan Spittle (1959) was Graeme’s best friend. John Miller (1959Boomalacka informed me he became Board Chair) came to my brother’s birthday party one year. Things got rather enthusiastic playing rough games, and John accidentally hit the wall in our front hall and slightly cracked it!

I love receiving my copy of Boomalacka in the mail. I re-read it often. It brings up so many happy memories. After attending Winton, a small private school near the Lake and Macarthur Street, I went to Queen’s, along with a few others from there.

Every lunch time we “day girls” sat on the seats around the courtyard or “Quad” to eat our lunch – weather permitting, of course. In summer we’d pull our tunics up and slather our legs with water in an attempt to get a suntan. It usually ended up as sunburn. I hope the old oak tree is still there. Our French teacher, Miss Hancock, liked to take us out there, join hands in a circle, and sing Sur le Pont D’Avignon as we danced around the huge, shady tree. Whilst mingling with the Grammar boys was forbidden (except for the dances), Queen’s syllabus included Biology, but not Chemistry or Physics. As a result, the timetable was adjusted so there was time for any students, so wishing, to ride their bikes at lunchtime from one school to another. We had two Asian boys who did this and my friend Anne Lythe (1957) also. In her Matric year, she had a serious bike accident in Drummond Street and had a long time off school. However, she still managed Honours in Matric final exams. She became a doctor, lived in Melton but, of course, is now retired. We still keep in touch.

Also, does anyone have the photo of a group of us, in school uniforms, around Fairyland? Somebody showed it to me years ago. [Ed. Unfortunately, the photo on the previous page is not the one!)

It was probably Grade 2. I was fortunate to live in Colpin Avenue and Miss Smith, an infant teacher at Queen’s, also lived in my street. She collected me, and a few others, along the way on the tram.

I remember the special feeling in Matric when the 10 of us had our own classroom, with an open fire which Mr Coe (?) always lit for us and kept the wood supply going.

EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER RECEIVED BY THE ARCHIVISTS FROM JILL WEBBER (MAYO, 1957) WRITTEN ON 29 JANUARY, 2022. JILL KINDLY AGREED TO HAVE SOME OF HER THOUGHTS SHARED WITH BOOMALACKA READERS

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"Every lunch time we 'day girls' sat on the seats around the courtyard or “Quad” to eat our lunch –weather permitting, of course. In summer we’d pull our tunics up and slather our legs with water in an attempt to get a suntan. It usually ended up as sunburn."

The Archivists have confirmed that Leslie John Greenbank, born 1902, entered the School as a boarder on June 5, 1916, and left at Christmas of the same year, 1916, and that the photo was used on a Ballarat Grammar Christmas Card. We have one copy of the card in the historical collection, not in very good condition! We did not have the names of any of the boys in the photo. Thanks to Wendy, we now have the date, previously uncertain, and one name! This photo (left) from the Collection shows how the School looked back in 1916 when Les was a student! We were able to send a scan of it to Wendy. How things have changed!

Wendy Barratt (Greenbank, 1983) recently sent this photo from the family collection, because it includes her grandfather, Les Greenbank, who attended the Boy’s School.

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Wendy wrote: “ We think this is a school photo and that is Les Greenbank kind of 4th from the left on someone’s shoulders with another boy’s hand resting on one shoulder (best guess because it's a bit grainy)... Can't wait for our next reunion.”

PREFECTS 1956 - Rear: Margaret Goulden, Rosemary Gale, Jill Mayo, Estelle Flower, Joan Robertson, Anne LytheFront: Josephine Alison, Fiona Davidson (School Captain), Miss Woodbridge, Susan Taylor, Pam Corneli.

The 2021 cohort was lucky enough to have a tree to plant that has an extraordinary link to Queen’s. In the front gardens of 1200 Mair Street (formerly the Girls’ School, now Australian Catholic University’s Aquinas Campus), there stands a variegated Silver Elm (Ulmus minor ‘Variegata’), which is understood to be more than 100 years of age and listed on the National Trust Significant Tree Register.

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A TREE FROM QUEEN’S

For several years, the Year 12 Leavers of the School have planted a tree in the grounds on their final day of classes.

2021 Leavers Tayla Sleep, Asher Dann and Annie Collins take their turn to help plant the Elm in the front garden of Larritt House.

The original variegated Silver Elm where it still stands in the grounds of the former Queen's C.E.G.G.S. (now Ballarat campus, Australian Catholic University).

Some years ago, and after 15 years of effort, Mr Fred Meeker, a Ballarat local with a significant interest in trees (particularly Elms), successfully propagated, by grafting, several healthy specimens from the original Elm. The trees have been nurtured and cared for by the Mt. William Tree Farm during Fred’s later years, and since his passing in 2019. ACU was pleased to gift one of the trees to our School, in order that we may have another piece of Queen’s history in Forest Street. The tree was planted in the front garden of Larritt House (facing Forest Street). We thank ACU for this very kind donation and acknowledge Fred for his hard work to propagate this wonderful tree.

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS We were delighted to hear that a number of members of our Ballarat Grammar community were recognised in the Australia Day Honours announced on 26th January, and congratulate them on this significant achievement.

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OLD GRAMMARIAN AND COMMUNITY NEWS & CONGRATULATIONS

David Thomas (1955) - AM - For significant service to the arts, mainly through the museums and gallery sector. Fortunately, David was able to enjoy this recognition before his death in February.

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Lucy Stephan (2009) - OAM - For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020. Professor Elsdon Storey (Supporter of Ballarat Grammar) – AM - For significant service to medicine in the field of neurology and professional associations. Elsdon is sonin-law of Perc Rodda (dec.) who was School Accountant from 1981 to 1986. Dr Lynne Kelly (Past staff) - AM - For significant service to science education as a writer and researcher.

DawnCONGRATULATIONSMacdonald(Dehnert, 1955) was presented with a Life Membership of The Barwon Heads Golf Club at January's historic Ordinary General Meeting. Dawn is only the 14th person honoured since the Club was founded in 1907 and the first since 2000. This Life membership is a remarkable acknowledgement. Aside from her splendid golfing career, her contribution sets her apart. Dawn has given countless hours to the Club, as women’s captain, as a member on the main committee for an extraordinary 15 years, on the membership and course and match committees, playing a pivotal role in the course redevelopment with her input and experience.

The Macdonald family, which includes seven Old Grammarians and one current student, sharing the momentous occasion.

Dougal will use it to pursue further education in business management, leadership, and decision-making, to improve profitability on the family farm.

It has been a big year for Old Grammarian Warren Ellis (1982). Warren released a book late last year, titled “Nina Simone's Gum: A Memoir of Things Lost and Found,” a film alongside Nick Cave titled “This Much I Know to Be True”, and also announced an Australian tour with Nick in November this year. We hope that Warren’s trip may allow him to attend the Gala Reunion in October.

Well done to both Ella Friend (2021) on her debut with the St Kilda Football Club AFLW earlier this year and Maggie Caris (2020) on her AFLW debut with the Melbourne Demons this season and for signing on as a training partner with the Melbourne Vixens for the 2022 Super Netball season!

In December, Dougal McAllister (2011) was awarded the 2021 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers’ Scholarship. Congratulations!

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Well done to our winners in the prestigious Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) National Young Judges and Paraders Championships at the Sydney Royal Show in April. Old Grammarian, Sarah Sutton (2016), was awarded the National Champion Beef Cattle Judge, and current Year 10 student Anna Dickson, won the Champion Parader section. Sarah Sutton (2016) was awarded the National Champion: Beef Cattle Judging. Former Grammar Science teacher, Mrs Lynne Kelly, now Dr Lynne Kelly AM, with students Wayne McCulloch (1990) and Tamara Boyd (1991), in 1989. We congratulate Lynne on her contribution to Science Education, from which many Grammarians benefited.

Bob has held several senior positions at schools and universities. His achievements in secondary and university education, sport and music demonstrate that a sound education must focus on the whole of life. Following Mr Dart’s lead, he thinks all students should be encouraged to think for themselves, critically, originally and imaginatively. He believes that Ballarat Grammar has always concentrated on teaching the whole student, rather than specialising in focusing solely on helping students gain high marks in Year 12 examinations. Bob now lives in Melbourne with his partner Robin, and continues to write widely, including two novels.

Exciting news and best wishes for both Sam Breuer (2021) and Josh Rentsch (2021) who have signed with South Australian NFL teams for the 2022 Season. Congratulations to Hamish Hall (2021) on becoming a Queen's Scout late last year. This is the pinnacle award for the Venturer Section of Scouting: 15–18-year-old youth. Hamish was honoured to have Ballarat Grammar staff and friends attend the ceremony, in addition, to representatives from Gekko Systems, where Hamish completed the first year of his Boilermaker Wellapprenticeship.donetostaff member Yvonne Chadderton (current staff member) on being awarded The Australian Society for Classical Studies Latin classics prize. Old Grammarian and current staff member Tiarna Shillito (2018) won the Bendigo Gift in March, marking a remarkable run of success with her third straight win! Fellow Old Grammarian Grace O'Dwyer (2017) also took third place and competed in the 70m final. Tiarna and Grace were also semi-finalists in the 2022 Stawell Gift. Sarah Guthrie has written a book titled “Picking up the Pieces....remembering Ford” about her son Ford Guthrie (2016), who sadly died in an accident in 2016 just before commencing his final year as a boarder and House Captain of Wigan. Written as a series of vignettes, the book captures the small and detailed parts of the Guthrie family’s life together on the farm at the foot of the Grampians. This book was Sarah’s path forward to find meaning and gratitude in life again and to honour her son. Sarah’s daughter and graphic designer Pollyanna (2014) illustrated the book and designed the front cover. To purchase the book, you can visit grampiansestate.com.au , or copies are available from The Known World Bookshop in Ballarat. Proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Ford Guthrie Scholarship. Well done to Alex Lia (2012) for being named on the Young Australians in International Affairs list of Young Women to Watch in International Affairs for 2022 to celebrate this year's International Women's Day. Alex is the Executive Officer of the International Division at the AttorneyGeneral's Department, a public international lawyer, and serves as the Co-Chair of the department's Pride Network, providing advice on issues affecting LGBTIQA+ staff.

Their son Benjamin (1988) (who attended Ballarat Grammar Junior School along with his brother, Blaise), is now Principal Conductor in Residence of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Paul Kauffman (1969) supplied the following news about former student and teacher, Bob Northey (1957). Robert (Bob) Northey, was born in 1939 in Derrinallum, and attended Ballarat Grammar from 1952 to 1957, in which year he was School Captain. He was awarded Sporting Colours in every sport he played. He studied at the University of Melbourne, lived at Trinity College, captained cricket and football and acted in university plays and sang in the choir and played football for Melbourne University Blues. On graduating he taught English and History at Ballarat Grammar from 1963 to 1965 and again in the 1970s. Bob was formerly married to Queen’s girl Wendy (Gray. 1966) who is a forensic psychologist, and sister of Alastair Gray (1965) and Ernie Gray (1968)

David Brunton (2010) graduated with the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Science / Weed Science from the University of Adelaide. In addition, he was awarded the prestigious - Doctoral Research Medal - for his diligent and dedicated research work. throughout his PhD studies. Well done David on such a wonderful achievement.

Picking up the Pieces… Remembering Ford book. Austin Norman David Brunton (2010) at the University of Adelaide graduation ceremony.

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Alex is undertaking a Master of Laws specialising in international law at the Australian National University. Jack Norman (2012) and his partner, Jessica Dafter, were delighted to welcome the arrival of Austin Banjo (pictured above) in January. Austin is the first grandchild of Scott, and school receptionist and OG, Jill Norman (Coad, 1982). Jessica Neilsen (nee Watts) (1995) was recognised in the BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Teacher Awards 2022. Jessica was selected as the Northern Territory awardee, one of ten Australian science teachers so honoured. She would like to share this award in honour of her teachers Peter Cole, John Daniel, Alan Ford and Nola Squire, who nurtured her enthusiasm for science and life.

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Kevin at his office desk in May 1966, making meticulous hand-written entries in one of his many ledgers.

Photographer: Kit Williamson. Lorraine Bell, Life Governor First Crew, 1964, Back row: J.W. Towers (Bow), D.C. Davis (3), S.J. Croft (2), Front row: B.R.J. Campbell (Cox), Mr J.D. Nevett (Coach), R.W. Gillett (Stroke)..

Noel Ellis (1949) passed away in March at the age of 90. Noel entered the School in 1946 as a scholarship holder. He was a Probationer and Cadet Corps Corporal, was awarded Athletics Colours (he won a title at the Victorian Championships as a sprinter) and was a member of the First XVIII. As a very young man, he qualified as an accountant. He made a remarkable contribution to our School, including some years as a member of the School Council (now the Board of Directors). Deepest sympathy is extended to Noel’s wife, Gabrielle, and all the family.

OurDEATHScommunitymournsthe passing of Kevin W.L. Allen, on 19 December 2021, at the grand age of 96 years. Kevin’s long association with the School began when he was enrolled as a day boy in February 1941 and concluded when he retired as Bursar in June 1984, excepting his Army Service (1944 to 1947); this association embraced forty years. As a student, Kevin was a school leader and a fine all-round sportsman with colours for football, cricket, and rowing. In 1943, he was a School Prefect (Probationer in 1942), Captain of the First XVIII football team and Vice-Captain of the First XI cricket team. After his army service, Kevin began a long and dedicated career in 1948, when he accepted the position of Assistant Secretary to the Ballarat Church of England Boys’ and Girls’ Grammar Schools. Based at the Ballarat Diocesan Office in Dana Street, one of his tasks was to deliver the pay envelopes to the teachers at the Boys’ School and at Queen’s. Kevin rode his push bike from Dana Street to Forest Street, then to Queen’s in Mair Street, and back to Dana Street, whatever the weather. He became Secretary/Bursar for the two Schools in 1952, a position he held until 1962 when he was appointed Bursar to the Boys’ School, continuing as Bursar of the current co-educational School from 1973. Apart from managing the complex financial affairs, his many and varied responsibilities encompassed buildings and book room, meetings, minutes and maintenance, roads, reunions and records, ovals, gardens and grounds, speech nights and fundraising, a seemingly endless and complex list. He was secretary to the School Council and many of its sub-committees, involving countless meetings over the years. After retiring, Kevin and his wife, Val (dec.), maintained a strong and supportive involvement with the School. Allen House in the Junior School was named in their honour. Their children, Terry (1965), Russell (1969) and Jasman (1972, dec.1976), grandchildren, John (1986) and Jackie (1988), and greatgranddaughter Ele (2018), are all Old Grammarians and great-grandson, Tom, is a current Year 9 student.

Our community mourns the passing of a most gracious lady, Life Governor Lorraine Bell (Osborne, 1944) on May 1. A student at Queen’s from 1934 until 1944, Lorraine then trained as a nurse. As an active Old Girl and school parent, Lorraine was a member of Queen’s CEGGS School Council from 1962 to 1972 and then of BQAGS School Council from 1973 to 1979: a record of exemplary service, commitment, loyalty and interest over the Readersyears.may recall the article headed Do you Remember? on pages 24 -25 of Boomalacka Issue 120, Summer 2020/2021, a fine contribution from Megan about Lorraine, her Lorrainemother.completed the Intermediate Certificate in 1943 and the Leaving Certificate in 1944 when her subjects were English, French, History, Geography and Biology. She was in the First Four in 1943 and 1944, the First XI and the First VII in 1944 and received House Colours in 1943. In 1944, Lorraine was Captain of Form 6 and ViceCaptain of Cuthbert House. Sincere sympathy is extended to Lorraine’s husband, Alex, their children, Megan Rankin (1971), Catherine Zala (1974), Barbara de Blaquiere (1977) and Robert (1987) and to all members of the extended family. David John Chambers (1956) sadly passed away in December last year. David and his brother, William Robert Chambers (1961), both attended Ballarat Grammar from 1951. Their father, William Irvine Chambers, once served on the council of Ballarat Grammar. David and his wife Wilma lived in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for 42 years, before retiring to Queenscliff in 2009. William shared with the School a touching tribute from a close friend of the couple of their time in PNG, mentioning David’s skills in building and competing in shooting. Our condolences to his family, particularly his brother, on David’s passing. Patricia Ellis (Goldsmith, 1940) passed away at 95 years of age in January. Pat was a student at Queen's from 1936 to 1940. She was the widow of Jack (1940) and mother of Ian (1966), Richard (1970, dec.1974), and Peter (1973). We are thinking of Patricia’s family at this sad time.

David Thomas AM (1955) passed away in February 2022. The son of Liddon Thomas (1911), who was a foundation day student at the Boys’ School in 1911, brother of Margaret Cutter (Thomas, prev. Wright, 1952), brother-in-law of Sidney Wright (past staff) and Gerard Cutter (1951), uncle of Timothy (1976), Elizabeth (1977), Christopher (1978) and David (1985), and great uncle of Nicholas (2013), Alexander (2015), William (2017) and Lachlan Wright (2014).

Maree Parish (Rusch, 1989) passed away in December last year. Maree was a long-serving Health Centre staff member and school parent as well as an Old Grammarian. We send our condolences to the Parish family, particularly her children James, Sarah (2018), Georgia (2020) and Sam (Year 9), her sister, Kathy Burt (Rusch, 1994) and all the family. We were saddened to hear that past staff member James Petrie passed away in March. After leaving Grammar, James continued to be involved with many of our students through local sport. We send our sympathies to James’ family and his colleagues at Ballarat High School at this sad time.

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Deepest sympathy is extended to David’s wife, Brenda, his sister Margaret, and all the family, including three generations of Old Grammarians. P.W. (Winston) Wood (1957) passed away in October last year. He hailed from Minyip and enrolled in 1953. Winston was a member of the First XVIII and was awarded Athletics Colours in 1957. In that year, he shared the under 16 Athletics Championship with J. Paine and won the Master’s Plate. He excelled as a sprinter and hurdler. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Wood family.

Reverend Guy Philpott pictured with Stephen Higgs and some students outside the Chapel of St Mark, c 2007. Note the embroidered Crest of the Boys’ School, partly obscured, on his Cope. At the Memorial Service for Mrs G. F. J. Dart, 2004, Chapel of St Mark. Left to right: Judy Tunbridge, Leila Guymer, Mary Steer. David Thomas and David Wright at the Clarice Beckett Exhibition 1999.

David’s father was a very proud Old Grammarian, and David was baptised in the Chapel of St Mark; sadly, his father passed away when David was six months old. David attended Queen’s Kindergarten in 1942 and commenced his primary education as a student at the Boys' School in 1950. He was a Probationer, a member of the athletics team and a rower. Art was a very important part of the School curriculum. It is likely that Mr Ronald Quinn, the Art Master in 1954 and 1955, helped to inspire David's passion for Art. David succeeded him as a Student Master with sole responsibility for the teaching of Art in 1956 and 1957.

Reverend T. Guy Philpott (1948) died in Newcastle on 21 December 2021. His three years as a student here (where his rank in the Cadet Corps was Sergeant) resulted in lifelong loyalty to, and affection for, the School. He married Margaret Sweetman in the Chapel of St Mark in 1955. Guy was a teacher, including 10 years at Caulfield Grammar, prior to his ordination in the Diocese of Gippsland in 1970. Fr Guy served the Anglican Church in many capacities in Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales. He maintained contact with the School, visiting occasionally and attending interstate reunions until quite recently. Mary Steer (Smith, 1947) passed away in October 2021 after a short illness. Mary maintained her interest in the life of the School. Our thoughts are with Mary’s children and their extended families. Jerome (Jerry) David Stern (1958) passed away in March. Jerry was a student at the Boys' School from 1955 to 1958, was a Probationer in 1958 and was involved in rowing. We send our sympathies to his wife Joell and Jerry’s extended family at this difficult time.

David commenced his University of Melbourne studies in 1958, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 1961, majoring in fine arts. Following his graduation, his first appointment was Keeper of the Pictorial Collections at the National Library in Canberra. He then went on to gallery directorships in Newcastle and Bendigo; he was responsible for bringing major exhibitions to Australia. David developed Carrick Hill Museum and Sculpture Park in Springfield, South Australia. He helped shape Art Policy in Australia and was a prolific author; his publications featured Australian artists and their works.

Charlie Bryan, Alexander Unmack, Fraser Thomson

Maggie Caris, Abbey Hobbs, Bronte Rix, India Flamsteed, Chris Morcombe

Heath Demmert, Rohan Clay, Reuben Rasmussen, Ryan Anderson, Jack Dallenger

2OFCLASS2020-YEARREUNIONOnFriday29Aprilwewelcomedback more than 80 past students from the class of 2020 to City Cite. It was great to catch up with everyone and hear about what they have been up to since they finished Year 12.

Kira Dawson, Alan Pitson, Finley Japp

Thank you to our outstanding panel +members: Phil Hawker (parent) + Jacob Heard (2017) + Laura Molloy (2000) + Peter Mackay (1971) + Roger Richards (parent) + Louisa Johnson (parent) + Isabel Fay (2015) + Heather McBean (parent) + Tess White (2010) + Olivia Lawson (parent) + Jack Hickey (2010) + Tom Hunt (2012) We look forward to hosting more of these events next year.

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On 24 March this year, we held our second Careers in Agriculture Breakfast & Panel proudly supported by the Ballarat and Queen's Old Grammarians' Association. More than 40 students, staff and members of the Old Grammarians' Association attended the event, with many students interested in a career in Agriculture. The knowledgeable panel of Old Grammarians and parents shared valuable advice and insight into the diverse and rewarding career opportunities in agriculture and related industries. Our panellists travelled from all over Victoria to share experiences in their various fields, including agronomy, agricultural aviation, farming, livestock sales, manufacturing, seed production, rural banking, business development, agricultural law and veterinary science. The feedback from the students and staff who attended the breakfast was overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on the breadth of opportunities in agriculture and the generosity of presenters in making themselves available to attend.

Some of the attendees pictured at the FOSSILs Gathering - Ross Squire, Nola Squire, Jim McKay, Di Fulton, Anne Poulton, Graham Watts, Iris Blobel, David (Harry) Hedger (1962) who visited on the day, Claire Hay, Mark Warwick, Heather Johnston, John Daniel, Sandy Warwick, Pam Thompson. In addition to those pictured but absent for the photo: Stephen and Sue Higgs, Doug Rose and Rob Gray.

If you are a past staff member who would like to keep up to date with our news and upcoming events, please contact Gemma Kelly in the Development Office on 03 5338 0950 or email development@bgs.vic.edu.au

Apologies were received from Ro Latham, Judy Boland, Tim Johnstone, Anne Tunstall, John Jones, Marg O’Loughlin, Bob Northey, Chris Shaw, Val Dulfer, Jane Johnson, Patrice O’Shea, Jane Boadle, Kath Milne, Peter Hunt, John Grant, Karin Miller, Gordon Forrest, Ian Buerckner, Helen and Peter Nethercote, Dianne Olston, Peter Burnett, Gail Sjogren, Dot Wickham, Peter Cole, Richard (Dick) Seddon, Dianne Olston, Nina Valentine, Lyn and Richard Lea, Lisa McCracken, Marica Phillips, Brad Fry and Cas McFarlane. Everyone was very pleased to hear their friendly messages and to know of their enthusiasm to attend future gatherings.

beenamazedgroupothersreconnectinglunchKinsmanstaffandIntemperanceTheGATHERINGFOSSILFOSSIL(FriendlyOldSchoolStaffLeague)Gatheringforpaststafftheirpartners,andcurrentlong-servingwasheldonSunday10thApril,intheStaffRoomattheSchoolwithalovelyprovided.Pastandcurrentstaffenjoyedwiththosetheyworkedwithandfromyearsbeforethem.ManyoftheenjoyedatouroftheSchoolandwerebyallthedevelopments.Somehadnotbackformorethan20years!

Thank you to everyone who attended; it was wonderful to gather and the FOSSILs appreciated greatly the warm and generous welcome back to the School.

COVER: As we move into the ten-year anniversary celebrations for the Centre for Early Education (CEEd), we know how important our first steps are in understanding our place in the world and how we can create a more sustainable future. Through the programs at the CEEd, including the much-loved Bushling and Bush Kinder programs, our earliest learners are engaged with their natural environments through play, and age-appropriate concepts of sustainability are introduced. This ignites the childrens’ imagination and empowers them to consider how we all might leave the world a better place.

MrsEditorMarnie Pullin Head of Communications and Marketing Special thanks to Nola and Ross Squire, School Archivists, and Gemma Kelly from the Development Offi ce for all their editorial assistance. Boomalacka readers love stories and news about the Grammar family, past and present. If you have something you’d like

to share, please contact marnie.pullin@bgs.vic.edu.au PHOTOGRAPHY Steve McDonnell, Teagan Glenane DESIGN Mass Motion PRINTING Sovereign Press PRINTED ON Nordset Uncoated Stock KEY SCHOOL DATES 9 12TermSeptember3EndsSeptember to 16 September –Explorations Week 12 VCEOctoberArtExhibition REUNIONS 6 Headmaster’sOctober  Luncheon, Sydney 7 Headmaster’sOctober – Luncheon, Queensland (Buderim) 21 50+OctoberLuncheon (welcoming the 1971 and 1972 cohort to the 50+ group) 22 1982GalaOctoberReunion(40),1992 (30), 2002 (20) and 2012 (10) 5 2017November(5Year) Reunion Scan the QR code below to see updated list of Key Dates on our website. There are also links to register for the above reunions.

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Lara Gollan, Claudia Opie, Annabelle Plunkett, Rebekah Porter, Amy Greig, Emma Porter, Cara Danieli Stephan Krunic, Jack ZongLing Mao, Lachlan McBean, Brandon Moss, Tejas Menon, Alexander Jackson, Deirdre Simmons

This publication has been printed locally in Ballarat by Sovereign Press Pty Ltd, a Low C02 Member and FSC ® Certifi ed printer. Ballarat Grammar and Sovereign Press are focused on being environmentally conscious for future generations. Ballarat Grammar acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn, live and work. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Thank you to everyone who attended and especially those who travelled great distances for the event, some from as far as New South Wales and South Australia!

Brandon Moss, Jack Dinning, Edward Dolan Ashna Khalid, Chris Milne, Julian Hopkins

Samantha Turner, Annabelle Plunkett, Rebekah Porter, Emma Porter, Cara Danieli, Annabelle Maher, Claudia Opie Jordyn McCulloch, Jack Dowling, Nathan Hanson, Liam Gooch

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Over 90 Old Grammarians joined us on the glorious sunny Saturday afternoon to reconnect with old friends, teachers and mentors. Sarah and Tom Guthrie (parents of Ford Guthrie, who passed away in a car accident before commencing his final year) also joined us; they enjoyed seeing Ford’s classmates.

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the class of 2016 last year, we were excited to hold this event on Saturday 26 March at the Lake View. It was wonderful to host our first reunion of 2022, the first of many for the year.

Lachlan Tunbridge, Jameson Gilmer, William Booth, Chloe Bullous, William Tol, Charlotte Gibson Taylor White, Max Meadon, Matthew Barham, Eden Britnell, Sam Hinchcliffe Naomi Austin, Caitlin Keall, Ashna Khalid

Digby Sangster, Ben Trotter, Thomas Le Lievre

Kaye Quarrell, Rene Caris, Maggie Astbury, Naomi Austin, Emily Thompson

Keneti Mansfield, Chloe Bulluss, Liam Headon, Lachlan Johns Maaike Vrij, Emma Hynes, Ethan Cavanagh

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Jameson Gilmer, Fraser Trainor

Ross Squire (staff), Ben Young, Lisa Burnham, Nola Squire (staff), 2000

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Jordyn McCulloch, Sharni Adamson, Maggie Astbury

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