Eynesbury Times 2019 Year Book by Eynesbury Senior College

EYNESBURY

TIMES

2019

Right: 'Layers of Life' Ivy Phan, Year 11

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Principal's Note

Class of 2019

The 2019 Honour Roll

Academic Awards

Mentor Classes

20 Pathways

(PHOTO)

Back to Back Victory

Oliphant Science Awards

A Toast to the Little Things

What I â&#x2122;Ľ about Eynesbury

Terrace Taskforce

28 Canberra

Page 14

Spring Poetry Festival

Tristan Kerr Collaboration

French Connections

Love Your Body Week

Visual Arts

Semester 1 Citations

Student Liaison Groups

56 EMP 60 Science 63

Mission Australia

64 Drama 66 Politics

Page 86

68 English 74

UN Youth Summit

City Benefits

Bringing Learning to Life

To Australia - Matilda & Me

Schools Auction

Championships 82 Mathematics

Page 40

ADF High Tea

International Women's Day

The Formal

Semester 2 Citations

Where Are They Now?

Editor: Sarah Hegarty With thanks to all of the staff and students who have contributed articles, photos and artwork. Formal Photos: Event Photography Graduation and individual student photos: Festival City Photography

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PRINCIPAL’S

NOTE I

would like to begin my note by offering my deep thanks to our School Council members, whose experienced and careful governorship has been much appreciated this year. I also owe a great debt of gratitude to our School Leadership Team, who has worked tirelessly, compassionately and creatively this year! Thanks, Fiona Thompson, Jackie Robinson, Cathy Buttignol, Mel Smith, Bridie Saunders, Holly Langridge, Tim Williams, Tyson Wood, Peter Law, Belinda Sziller and Jill Taylor. Sarah Hegarty, Belinda Sziller and Mary Smallwood joined us this year and would like to thank them all for the energy and talents they have brought to us. We have said a fond farewell to Mette Molgaard, who has taken the 7 minute walk over to Coglin St and Jill Taylor who leaves us to combine looking after her grandson with a possible future part time role. We says thanks as well to some fantastic temporary admin staff this year, particularly Karen Blight, Claire Schwarz and Sophie Waller. I add my thanks to Chris Mahar, whose quickness of mind and depth of knowledge have proved invaluable. At the end of this year, we thank Janine Campbell on behalf of all the students she has taught in

her 6 years with us. She is a highly committed, expert and superbly organised teacher, whose Google sites have no rival, and whose fierce devotion to our mock trial team will be sadly missed. We wish her all the best in 2020. Eynesbury is, at its heart, a vital partnership between teachers and students, and I extend my deepest thanks to our talented teachers. I see your love for your subjects and your enduring regard for how it helps us understand ourselves and our world. I also see the equal depth of feeling you have for your students: your affection, your care, your respect, and the hours you invest in them and their growth. I am very proud of you all. Let us also publicly acknowledge our excellent administrative and support staff members, who do a tireless job, both at the front desks and behind the scenes, to support all our teaching and learning. I would also like to thank the graduating class of 2019. You – and your fellow students – are the reason we exist as a school. This has been a big year for you, and we applaud your mutual support of each other, your persistence, your sense of humour and your willingness to keep learning and growing. Finally, I would like to thank the families, who have entrusted their children to us. It is a privilege and a partnership that we do not take EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

lightly. We started the year with newly renovated science labs and a freshly rebranded exterior. Our fifth year of the Law Society of South Australia’s Mock Trial Competition continued to provide our highly competitive students with real life experience of law courts, cross-examinations and objections. Our Legal and Politics teachers Janine and Tyson, together with David Fabbro, a former Eynesbury parent and our expert coach, were a formidable team of mentors encouraging our team to defend their 2018 Grand Final win. We are thrilled that the Eynesbury team won back to back victories and that Dante McDonald secured a week’s internship with Chief Justice Chris Kourakis of the Supreme Court judge as the best barrister. Several members of that Mock Trial Team continued their love of competitive public speaking with participation in the UN Youth Evatt SA diplomacy competition, making it through to the finals. Cayleigh and Aileen also thoroughly enjoyed both the State and National Constitutional Conventions, the last in Canberra. Our Stage 2 Drama production, David Williamson’s Third World Blues was an energetic, funny and trenchant drama set in 70s Australia, brought to life by our talented cast and crew. Thanks to Holly as a nurturing and creative director.

Alexandra Stephenson continued her multi-year award-winning streak in the Oliphant Science awards with second place for the Year 11 & 12 Scientific Inquiry category. She was joined by Annja Haywood, who won second place for Year 11 & 12 Science writing. Mel Smith, Holly Langridge and Margaret-Ann Copeland have continued to nurture the considerable creativity of our young writers. Many students had their work published in Oz Kids in Print and the Spring Poetry Festival (a record 9 students this year!), with Dante McDonald winning 2nd place in the SAETA Young Writers awards for his poem exploring Australian identity. Tim Williams, our Economics, Business and Accounting teacher, continues his writing and publishing streak as well, though all in prose – as far as I am aware. Recently, our Stage 2 Art and Design students exhibited their practical pieces in an exhibition titled ‘Eclecticism’. All asked us as the audience to consider their fascinatingly diverse sources of inspiration and influence and the creative choices they made in response. During SALA this year, a number of students had their work exhibited in the Art Gallery of South Australia’s Secondary Student Drawing Exhibition. Our visual arts students have also participated in workshops with contemporary artist and typographer Tristan Kerr, and contributed to a bold new design that Tristan has installed as

a mural in Trades Hall lane with our students. Thanks, Lindy, for all your encouragement of our students’ growth as artists.

I want to make a series of tip to toe metaphorical wishes for you all, but particularly the Class of 2019 as you venture into the world.

We are proud of the work of our Social Justice and other Student Liaison Groups and allies in raising awareness and funds for various charities though a bake sale, Wear it Purple day and Walk a Mile in My Boots for the Hutt St Centre. Thanks to the terrace taskforce for their work in starting the greening and renovating of this space. A particular shout out to Nic for his agaves!

I wish you: • More good hair days than bad • Clear eyes that can spot the real and the true • The power of your own voice, with the courage to speak out when you must, and the discernment to know the deep kindness of silence • Sturdy shoulders to carry the load when the going gets tough - -as it will - and for others to learn on • The power of deep, slow breaths to bring you back into yourself • A full and loving heart • Open hands to take hold of the possibilities that are your birthright • A green thumb, with the pleasure of creating and enjoying green spaces • A gut you can trust, with a microbiome you take care of, and which takes care of you • Legs that relish a good stride – and take you to all those places you’ll go • And feet that know the joy of a good boogie!

Thanks, as well, to our events committee and Sarah for organising a great winter’s formal. All the attendees looked fabulous - it was a pleasure to see you all frock and suit up so well, and to rock both that photo booth and the dance floor! These are very public achievements and events, rightfully deserving of our joint acclaim. It is just as important to acknowledge the more private victories, such as that 1am lonely battle to finish that 2000 word draft due next day, or the moment when you found the courage to seek the help you needed. Take a moment now to savour the victories only you may know about – they are often the ones that define us in the end.

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Props to anyone who picked up my retro references including Friday Night Lights, Dr Seuss and maybe KC and the Sunshine Band! Claire Flenley PRINCIPAL

Above: Graduation Ceremony 2019 , Adelaide Town Hall

12% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OVER 99, PLACING THEM IN THE TOP 1% OF THE NATION 17% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OVER 98 , PLACING THEM IN THE TOP 2% OF THE NATION 27%

OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OVER , OF THE NATION PLACING THEM IN THE TOP

37%

OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OVER , OF THE NATION PLACING THEM IN THE TOP

10%

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CLASS OF

2019

Congratulations, Class of 2019!

hese results are outstanding, and are a testament to many things:

•

Your hours of hard work, persistence and triumphs over procrastination.

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Your commitment to your own growth as learners. Well done on pushing yourselves, especially when things didn’t come easily.

•

The pleasure of curiosity rewarded as you have learned about yourselves and the world in ways you may never have anticipated.

•

The productive partnerships you have formed with your Eynesbury teachers (and fellow students) from your time of entry onwards.

•

The patient support of the people who cared for you, listened to you vent when things got too much and who brought you cuppas and chocolate: parents and caregivers, friends, mentors and teachers.

We wish you all the best for 2020 and beyond!

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THE 2019 HONOUR

ROLL

Well done to all students on personal bests, Merits and A+ results, including our highest achieving students whose hard work and dedication scored them ATARs over 98 and a place on this year's Honour Roll.

Christine Xu 99.8 Alexandra Stephenson

99.7

Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham

99.55

Sanjhi Shah 99.35 Si-en (Ruth) Kaw

99.3

June Kam 99.15

Ka Shing (Carson) Lui

Dante McDonald

98.8

Mianning (Ted) Zhu

98.55

Hong Anh (Lacy) Pham

98.3

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COLLEGE DUX Christine Xu

ATAR: 99.8

PROXIMAE ACCESSIT Alexandra Stephenson

ATAR: 99.7

DAN GEDDES

DANTE McDONALD

EXHIBITOR IN THE 2020 SACE ART SHOW

GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S COMMENDATION

A+

25 A GRADES 15 STUDENTS

(The highest accolade of the SACE)

MERITS 8 STUDENTS // 11 MERITS

FAITH CHIN

HONG ANH (LACY) PHAM

JUNE KAM

SIENNA CRUTCHLEY

TAYLOR PORTELLI

DANTE McDONALD

SARAH EDWARDS

SANJHI SHAH

ANH TUAN (JACK) PHAM

JACKSON ERHART-BRUCE

ALEXANDRA STEPHENSON

FAITH CHIN

JUNE KAM

CAYLEIGH STOCK

SANJHI SHAH

SI-EN (RUTH) KHAW

CHRISTINE XU

ALEXANDRA STEPHENSON

DANTE McDONALD

THOMAS ZADOW

CHRISTINE XU

ANH TUAN (JACK) PHAM

THOMAS ZADOW

EYNESBURY SCHOLARS June Kam Si-En (Ruth) Khaw Ka Shing (Carson) Lui Dante McDonald Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham Alexandra Stephenson Christine Xu Mianning (Ted) Zhu

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GIA HAN (CELES) HA Biology JUNE KAM French Continuers Psychology SI-EN (RUTH) KHAW Economics KA SHING (CARSON) LUI Accounting French Beginners (2018) DANTE McDONALD Australian & International Politics Business & Enterprise English Literary Studies Legal Studies ANH TUAN (JACK) PHAM Specialist Mathematics HONG ANH (LACY) PHAM English as an Additional Language ALEXANDRA STEPHENSON Mathematical Methods Research Project IMOGEN WESTON General Mathematics

Top: Dante McDonald, June Kam, Thomas Zadow, Imogen Weston, Alexandra Stephenson, Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham, Hong Anh (Lacy) Pham, Ka Shing (Carson) Lui, SiEn (Ruth) Khaw, Gia Han (Celes) Ha Above: Taylor Portelli and Shannon Warren Right: Madison Murphy and Lieutenant Colonel Ilona Horan

CHRISTINE XU Chemistry THOMAS ZADOW English MIANNING (Ted) ZHU Physics

CALTEX AWARD FOR BEST ALL ROUNDER Imogen Weston ADF LONG TAN LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK AWARD (YEAR 10) Madison Murphy ADF LONG TAN LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK AWARD (YEAR 12) Dante McDonald JOHN WARREN ENDEAVOUR FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD (YEAR 11) Taylor Portelli MATT THOMAS AWARD FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING Alexandra Stephenson SHARMA PRIZE FOR TOP BIOLOGY STUDENT Gia Han (Celes) Ha

ACADEMIC

AWARDS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ACCOUNTING Ka Shing (Carson) Lui, Dante McDonald ANCIENT STUDIES June Kam (2018) AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL POLITICS Aileen Bourne, Dante McDonald, Taylor Portelli (Yr 11), Cayleigh Stock BIOLOGY Gian Han (Celes) Ha, Si-En (Ruth) Khaw, Hong Anh (Lacy) Pham, Imogen Weston BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE Aileen Bourne, Dante McDonald CHEMISTRY Gia Han (Celes) Ha, Si-En (Ruth) Khaw, Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham, Christine Xu, Mianning (Ted) Zhu ECONOMICS Si-En (Ruth) Khaw, Ka Shing (Carson) Lui ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE Gian Han (Celes) Ha, Hong Anh (Lacy) Pham, Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham, Omid Zaher, Mianning (Ted) Zhu ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES June Kam, Dante McDonald, Imogen Weston ENGLISH Thomas Zadow

FRENCH BEGINNERS Ka Shing (Carson) Lui (2018) FRENCH CONTINUERS June Kam, Alexandra Stephenson (2018) GENERAL MATHEMATICS Imogen Weston HISTORY Michael Thompson LEGAL STUDIES Aileen Bourne, Dante McDonald MATHEMATICAL METHODS Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham, Alexandra Stephenson, Mianning (Ted) Zhu (2018) PHYSICS Annja Haywood, Mianning (Ted) Zhu PSYCHOLOGY Faith Chin, Gia Han (Celes) Ha, June Kam, Hong Anh (Lacy) Pham, Sanjhi Shah, Cayleigh Stock RESEARCH PROJECT Si-En (Ruth) Khaw, Alexandra Stephenson (2018) SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham, Alexandra Stephenson, Mianning (Ted) Zhu

Malik ASAT

Lani DUKE

Malik is a student

Lani has

to be admired.

been a

He values the

vibrant

friendships he has

and

made at Eynesbury and is proud of his achievements, both in his grades and his developed independence. We highly commend his determination and good spirit at all times. He has also demonstrated a willingness to always help others. Malik hopes to study paramedics next year but his main aims for the near future are get into a course he likes, remain happy, stay motivated and keep up with friends. Great

Celes FIONA THOMPSON'S HA Celes is a MENTOR talented CLASS

Annja came to us under the early entry program and has been a hybrid student throughout. She demonstrated her drive, maturity and intelligence has taken advantage of every opportunity given to her, including studying Psychology at Adelaide University this year, achieving high distinctions. She is rightfully proud of her achievements, including a second prize in the Oliphant Science Awards, as well as her ever present involvement in the school community; helping out where ever she could and playing dungeons and dragons with like-minded students. She plans to go to University and study robotics engineering. We wish her every success.

Ruth KHAW Ruth is an incredibly focused student. Her notes in Biology were so comprehensive and well set out, Bridie asked her for a copy as a resource. She always shows the greatest attention to detail in all her subjects. Ruth desires to study Dentistry and is looking to study in Scotland; that will be a big change in climate. We wish her ever success wherever she ends up going and know she will do well.

woman and

valued member

despite being younger

of the Eynesbury

than her peers has

community.

demonstrated a

Lani approached Year 12 with renewed

mature attitude to her studies, with a

vigour, participating enthusiastically in

dedication and drive to succeed. She is

her classes which has been appreciated

proud of how she has managed to balance

by her teachers. She would like to study

her part-time job which helped her support

criminology or Business administration

herself, and still achieve at a high level

at university, having already attained a

academically, and remembers the formal as

Certificate III in Business Administration. We

a highlight of her time at Eynesbury. Celes

wish her every success.

plans to go to University to study nursing and is looking forward to that and learning

goals and we wish him the best.

Annja HAYWOOD

young

to drive. We wish you well for both!

Tahlia JAMESON

Tahlia has been a vibrant and valued member of our school community. She has enjoyed the social aspect of life at Eynesbury with her sense of humour and her friendly, courteous nature. Tahlia has been able to balance her school commitments with casual work at Mawson House Cafe, Meadows. Tahlia is proud of being asked to share her past experiences with the Year 10s and, of course, her wonderful portrayal in the Year 12 Drama production. She hopes to get into a film school in the future. We would like to congratulate Tahlia on her academic achievement, and sincerely wish her well with her future endeavours.

Geun JUNG Geun is a vibrant, fun-loving young man with a laugh always near the surface. He has a friendly nature and a great sense of humour which he combines with a drive to succeed. He has revelled in the multicultural aspects of Eynesbury, something he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see in Korea, and this has given him a new perspective of the world. Geun started as an international student, but then gained his PR status. He hopes to study in Melbourne, either biomedical engineering or medicine, and then to continue postgraduate studies in the USA. We wish him every success.

Carson LUI Carson is an enthusiastic student with a drive to succeed at the highest level. During his time at Eynesbury, Carson did a 5-month exchange in France. This supported his studies in French, receiving a merit in Year 12 French during Year 11. This year he successfully completed a second-year French course at Adelaide University, receiving a High Distinction and is well on his way to doing the same in an Economics course. A student of the world, Carson plans to study Economics and Finance but he is uncertain exactly where on the globe that will be. We congratulate Carson on his academic success, and sincerely wish him well with his future. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

Kat NGUYEN Kat has been a valued member of our school community for the past two years. A quiet and unassuming young woman, she is focused on her studies and has really grown during the time she has been with us, in confidence and academic ability. She is very proud of being awarded a scholarship for Year 12. She has fond memories of school formal, which she helped organize. Kat plans to go to university next year, studying possibly Nursing or Psychology. We wish her every success.

Imajen OLIPHANT

Jack PHAM

Imajen came to

valued member

Eynesbury at the

of our school

beginning of the

community for the

year. She quickly

past two years. He

developed a close

has demonstrated

group of friends,

an independent and

and her fondest

Jack has been a

mature approach

memories relate to these friendships.

to study. Jack has displayed a very high

She reports her greatest achievement as

level of achievement across all of his

simply sticking with it, continuing on and maintaining her efforts in her studies, and I can attest to her continued efforts in this area. Next year she plans to go to University to study primary teaching and we wish her every success.

subjects throughout his time at Eynesbury. This is a result of a combination of natural ability and a high level of maturity and commitment to study. Jack has enjoyed the opportunities to mix with a people from diverse backgrounds. Jack plans to study Medicine at the University of Adelaide and we wish him every success.

Zali SEDGEMAN Zali has so many talents, not just academically but in musical theatre as well. I remember quite clearly the performance she gave in the production of Almost Anything Goes. She has combined completing her studies, including a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, with teaching Dance and performing in a number of Musical Theatre productions. She will continue her studies in the Performing Arts, having been accepted into an interstate Performing Arts school.

Celine TRAN Celine is a warm and engaging young woman with a desire to succeed. A go getter, she has balanced her studies this year with a demanding part-time job. She is most proud of her 100% attendance in Year 11 and the A+ she received in PLP. In the future, she plans to study at university in Melbourne or Sydney, travel around Australia and then decide if she wants to settle here. We wish her every success.

Sanjhi SHAH Sanjhi always has a smile on her face and has a positive attitude to everything she takes on. She has combined her studies at Eynesbury this year with a first year university course through the Headstart program, for which she received high distinctions. She has also been studying classical Indian Dance and now performs in events such as the Fringe. Her funniest memory of her time at Eynesbury was breaking a number of pieces of glassware in the titration competition, although this did not prevent her from achieving excellent results. Sanjhi hopes to study Medicine, physiotherapy or optometry next year, and we wish her every success.

Imogen WESTON Imogen is a warm and engaging young woman. A friend to all, she always demonstrated support and empathy for all, including her involvement in the social justice group. Imogen has demonstrated her high levels of academic ability as well as her involvement in many school activities. She has many fond memories from her time at Eynesbury, from broken glass in the titration competition, the walk a mile in my boots fundraiser for the homeless and the times she sat chatting with her friends instead of studying. She has balanced her studies with heavy involvement in Taekwondo. She hopes to continue this while she studies at university a double degree in Arts and Science. We wish her every success. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

Lacy PHAM Lacy has a quiet self-assurance in the way she approaches her studies. She feels her greatest achievements include learning to do her best at all times and not to give up when she met with challenges. During her time at Eynesbury she cherishes how she got to know amazing students and teachers, attended exciting events in the school and in the city and became more mature and confident in the process. She hopes to combine further study, work and travel in the next few years, while she develops what she needs to find a career that she loves. We wish her every success.

Alexandra STEPHENSON Alexandra presents as a quiet selfcontained young woman. She is also a young woman of many achievements. She has been awarded numerous awards, including a number of Oliphant Science awards, BHP Billiton Awards, a coveted invitation to Curious Minds. Not only has she had all these high achievements in science, she has been involved as a tutor in the history workshops for Oral History Australia. This year she combined her Year 12 studies with university studies in computer science at Flinders University, where again she has excelled. Alexandra has been awarded the Marta Sved scholarship to study mathematical sciences at the University of Adelaide. We wish her every success.

Omid ZAHER Omid is a hardworking and positive young man. He has demonstrated not only strong academic abilities but a friendliness across all areas of the college. Omid enjoyed taking part in competitions and was part of the Maths, science, and titration competitions. He was also a warm and giving member of the school community, being involved in any way he could. He balanced his studies with a very full on part-time job at Woolworths to support himself and staying fit at the gym. Next year he will continue to balance work and study and hopes to study Engineering with a focus on Project Management or Renewable Energy. We wish him every success.

Memphis BEVAN

Ben CHEN

Savannah BOAG

Ben joined us in 2018

Savannah has

as an international

Memphis has

achieved a high

enjoyed the freedom

standard across

and social aspect

many subject areas.

of school life at

She says

social aspect of

the college and

her greatest

school life.

appreciated the

student from China. He has enjoyed the

achievement is He plans to

guidance and support offered.

'putting up with her whacko friends for three whole years.!'

complete his tertiary studies in Australia

He has balanced his school commitments

She reports many memorable moments

and pursue a career in aviation.

with trampolining and his employment at Wallis Cinemas.

involving her teachers: Tyson slamming the table and shouting

We wish you well for the future, Ben!

"Guuuuuuuuyss", Tim trying to figure out

His future plans include overseas travel, property investment and university study. We wish you well, Memphis!

whose phone was going off in class and then realising it was his, and Sophia playing her rap song. She hopes to study Law or psychology at university. All the best, Savannah!

Joe COOK Joe has been with us since 2016 when he enrolled in our Early Entry Program. He was accepted into an Economics course at the University of Adelaide in the Headstart program. He believes that the friends he has made at Eynesbury are his greatest achievement. Joe plans to study accounting and finance at university. We wish you all the best, Joe!

Kieren HEINRICH Kieren has been involved in various school activities, achieving success in many areas, but he considers being crowned as Formal King this year as his greatest achievement. He will be remembered for his entertaining performance as a witness in a mock trial during a Legal Studies class last year, dressing up to play the part of a redheaded woman.

David LE David joined us in 2017 as an international student from Vietnam He was a member of the Formal and Events Planning group and has enjoyed playing soccer at Adelaide High School on weekends. He is interested in a career in Business or Design. All the best for your future plans, David!

We wish you well for the future, Kieren!

Ivan LE

Jack LUI

Ivan will be remembered for his entertaining and impressive grand final winning performance in the school table tennis tournament this year.

Jack came to us as an international student from China.

He will also be remembered for his great dress sense, as the winner of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;best dressedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prize at the formal

Trang NGUYEN Trang is originally from Vietnam and was previously

He likes mathematics and has demonstrated high success in this area. He is interested in a career in software engineering.

studying in North America. She balanced her Year 12 studies with piano lessons at the South Australia Music and Art Academy this year.

All the best for your future plans, Jack! His other talents include dancing and kickboxing.

She plans to return to Vietnam over the next

We wish you all the best, Ivan!

or tourism.

few years and pursue a career in hospitality

Good luck with your future plans, Trang!

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Zac OSBORNE

Nick PIDD

Zac will be

familiar and friendly

remembered for

face around the

his ‘Wear It Purple’

school for the past 3

costume consisting

years,

of a wig, dress and

featuring in

boots

advertisements for

He will also be

the college.

Nick has been a

remembered for winning "best bromance" at the formal this year.

He has enjoyed lessons with Tyson and Tim

He was also involved in the Mock Trial

up’ in maths lessons with Peter.

and had fun playing ‘heads down thumbs

Competition, playing a vital role in the grand final winning Eynesbury team. We wish you all the best, Zac!

His interests include downhill longboarding, motor vehicles, business and finance.

Justice groups. His funniest school memory is running to McDonald's on Hindley St to get food during a lesson break and making it back in time before the teacher called the class back in. He plans to travel overseas and pursue a career in international security.

His plan for the future is to get a degree, get rich and travel with his girlfriend. We wish you well, Adrian!

SANDRA CORNELL'S MENTOR CLASS

Tania will be remembered for her commendable and outrageous performance as a witness in the Mock Trial competition, playing a dishevelled model with very bad hair. In contrast, she looked stunning at the formal this year with immaculate hair and dress. She said that attending the formal with Thomas was her most memorable college experience. She has balanced her Yr 12 studies with modelling work and participated in the YMCA Youth Parliament. We wish you all the best, Tania!

Tom has enjoyed the social aspect of life at the college and has been involved in various school activities such as the Formal and Events Planning and Social

Adrian has had a highly productive final year at Eynesbury. Having been inspired by Tim's videos in Business and Enterprise, he is interested in business and has combined his studies with entrepreneurial pursuits,.

We wish you well for the future, Nick!

Tania SCAFFIDIMUTA

Tom WEDDING

Adrian SALVEMINI

Thomas ZADOW Thomas has been involved in various college activities, including being part of the grand final winning team in the Mock Trial Competition. Thomas was also the founder and team captain of a highly successful pro e-sports team. He plans to travel the world and then study criminology. Good luck with your future plans, Thomas!

Ted ZHU Ted has proven to be highly capable and conscientious in his studies since he joined us as an international student from China. Ted receives High Achievement Awards in Chemistry, English as an Additional Language, Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist Mathematics. He plans to become a secondary school teacher of mathematics and travel around the world. All the best with your plans for the future, Ted!

We wish you well for the future, Tom!

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Aileen BOURNE

Aileen has been a valued and popular member of our school community for the past three years. She has been involved in numerous activities at school; too many to name individually. Her proudest moments have come from the things that she has made, including her formal dresses in both Year 11 and 12 and her graduation dress. Her funniest moment was when Tim get too excited about a production possibilities graph and he began to draw above the whiteboard and on the wall instead; as Claire was walking past with a tour, the whole class began laughing. Next year, she plans to defer her Arts degree at the University of Melbourne and continue her secondary studies, incorporating a TAFE course in fashion.

James BURGESS

valued and popular

a respected and

member of our

popular member

school community

of our school

for the past 2 years.

community for the past three years

Faith reports

since he joined us

her greatest

from Christian Brothers College.

achievement whilst at Eynesbury has been He has had a very busy year playing

Improving her time management skills and

lacrosse at a state level, trying out for an

learning to adapt to new environments.

Aussie team and working part time.

Faithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most memorable moment was watching the teachers dance at the formal.

Next year, James plans to study Nursing at

She plans to study Oral Health at Adelaide

Adelaide Uni.

University.

We wish you all the best in the future,

We wish you all the best for the future Faith.

James.

Elton DU

Sang has been a valued member of our school community for 2 years.

Elton has been with us for the past 3 years.

We hope that you achieve all that you strive for in the future.

Faith has been a

James has been

Sang DIN

His greatest achievement was to receive a Scholarship and to be a part of the amazing Eynesbury community. He has had a busy year studying and working part time as a waiter and chef. Sang intends to study Computer Science in University.

Faith CHIN

As well as being a full time student he has lived independently in a share house and had to learn many life skills. His most memorable moment was when he taught his friends to speak Chinese. Elton plans to study computer science at university. We wish you all the best for the future.

Mitch JOHNSON Mitchell has been a valued member of our school community since Year 10. His greatest achievement being able to work more independently and he has appreciated his core group of friends. He enjoys Basketball, Marathon running and achieved a Certificate 3 in fitness. Mitchell plans to take a gap year, travel around Europe and do a photography course at TAFE. He then plans to go to uni to study marketing. All the best for your future plans.

June KAM June has been a valued and popular member of our school community for the past two years. This year she studied Psychology at undergraduate level through the Head Start scholarship program at Adelaide University. June has been involved in various school activities including: Social Justice Group, Music Group, community collective and creative collective, where she helped with organising events such as fundraisers and playing ukulele with music group. We wish her every success with her aspiration to study Psychology at the University of Melbourne.

Aisha LEE

Steve LI

Aisha has been a valued member of the school community since joining us in Year 10.

Steve has been a valued and popular member of the school community since starting at Eynesbury in Year 11.

She has shown herself to be a dedicated student and had worked hard to have a successful year. Aisha always showed a willingness to ask questions to consolidate her learning; she was a true active learner. Next year Aisha plans to go to a university in Melbourne to study Psychology. Best of luck in your future endeavours, Aisha. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

His greatest achievement was getting outstanding achievement in French twice. Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plan for next year is to study at Uni in Canada. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours, Steve.

Lily LUI Lily has been a popular and valued member of the school community. She has tried hard to succeed in her studies and she has

BELINDA SZILLER'S MENTOR CLASS

Hannah LUU Hannah has been a valued member of the school community since starting at Eynesbury in Year 11, coming from Vietnam.

balanced her studies with part-time work to help support herself.

Along with her academic studies, Hannah studies martial arts and she achieved highly

She plans to study some area of business in

in a martial arts competition in Sydney.

the future and we wish her all the best. Hannah enjoys playing cards with friends in the library and she plans to go to university to get a diploma or degree in Business. We wish you best of luck in the future Hannah.

Nick NICMANISEVERINGHAM

Nick says his greatest achievement is surviving, thriving and adapting to a city lifestyle, meanwhile maintaining a balance between city and country lifestyles in Year 12. He has appreciated Margaret Ann's various stories during Year 11 and 12 Psychology and Janine and Tyson's life advice, always very insightful and something that he will take with him in his life's journey. Nick plans to see the sights and delights that the world has to offer, get the family farm re-established, study at university (politics, history, tourism) and study viticulture part time.

Sohan PRAMOD

Phoebe

Sohan has been a popular and valued member of the school community.

Phoebe has been a valued member of our school community.

He has been involved in various events and has regularly volunteered for school Open Days. Sohan intends to study in the medical field at university next year. We wish you all the best in the future.

Samar SHARMA

Vinuka THALIS

Samar has been a valued and respected member of our school community.

Vinuka came to us this year with the aim to consolidate his achievements and his ATAR.

He has been involved in a number of competitions, including the mock trial, chemistry and maths competitions. Samar has also volunteered his help at Open Days and been a Trial Day Buddy.

He has been a popular member of the school community. He has been very focussed on his aim of getting into medicine or dentistry.

Next year Samar hopes to go to University, to study a degree in the medical and health fields.

Funniest momentâ&#x20AC;Ś James and Sohan betting on the time that he would arrive to lesson 1.

We wish you well for the future, Samar.

Vinuka, we wish you all the best for the future. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

SCHUURMANS

Her greatest achievement was that she was able to correct her sleep schedule. Her aim next year is to take a gap year, then study Mechanical Engineering at university. We wish you all the best for the future, Phoebe.

Alice TRUONG

Alice has been a valued member of the school community and has been involved in many areas of school life. We have appreciated her excellent work ethic and willingness to help whenever possible, volunteering for the Greenbelt challenge and being a part of the Community Collective. The most memorable moment for Alice was formal night. Not only because she could dress up, but also because she felt that she had gotten closer to her friends. Alice plans to study Health or Science at a university in Adelaide next year and maybe further study in America. We wish you all the best for the future, Alice.

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Dan GEDDES

Alex GOOD Alex’s film collection

Bree JAKUPEC

Dan would describe himself as chaotic and creative - and he would have had 10 hair colours this year! He has participated enthusiastically in the broader life of the College; in the Music Group, Creative Collective, and Table Top Games Group, and was the lovable, hapless Dennis in the Year 12 Drama Production. Dan wants to remind us that “high school does not matter as much as we think it does, but it’s good to try anyway”. We have every confidence that Dan will enjoy success, and he hopes to study the Bachelor of Visual Arts at the Adelaide Central School of Art;

He is invested in the creative world and has

dedication to her studies as well. Ozan

been a member of the Music Group, Creative

said “Dancing is creating a sculpture that is

Collective and had a poem based on ‘The

visible only for a moment” and we saw this

Great Gatsby’ published.

elegance and intensity in Bree’s dancing

we wish him well.

future; we wish him all the best.

is ridiculously extensive; like we’re talking over 1.5

Bree is focused and disciplined,

thousand films on

balancing her

DVD, Blu-Ray, VHS,

academics with her

UMD Video and HD-

extensive dance

DVD.!

commitments. Bree has brought this

tonight. As a mark of her skill, drive, and While Alex quotes “Life has no script, we just aimlessly wander, making it up as we go along”, he is hoping to make his way in directing, and study film interstate in the

professionalism Bree has been offered a coveted place at the Orlando Ballet School in Florida beginning in 2020. We look forward to seeing her on the stage, and she has our sincere best wishes.

MEL SMITH'S MENTOR CLASS

Anson Lui Anson has matured in outlook and habits since joining us. He is always cheerful, and Mel cannot recall a Mentor session that he wasn’t smiling! He has enjoyed the social aspect of life at the College and has formed a close network of friends. He has enjoyed meeting lots of different people and will miss Tim’s jokes. He has demonstrated a commitment to his future, investigating and pursuing entry into a range of courses, including a Bachelor of Business Management, IT, and Aviation. We wish him every success in the future.

David MA David quotes Forrest Gump as: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get!”; with this in mind, he has broadened his outlook for the future during his time with us. He will miss the Eynesbury environment and his teacher’s support, particularly Sophia. David also enjoys music and singing, finding it a wonderful way to express himself. He likes working with people, and he is looking at a career that allows him to interact with others. David has gained much from his time at Eynesbury, and we wish him every success for the future. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

Dante McDONALD Dante rested on his laurels this year - he’s only been an integral part of the State Champion Mock Trial Team, winning best barrister, competed in the Youth UN Competition, been a Youth Parliamentarian, winning best speaker, been awarded 2nd place in the SAETA Young Writer’s Award and we could go on... As if it were a sign, when he was born, Angel by Shaggy was playing, and Dante has a strong sense of social justice. Dedicated, unflappable, and focused he plans to study a combination of Law, Arts or Political Science and we have no doubt Dante will be an unstoppable force for good.

Cameron POZZA Cameron appreciates the friends he has made and also recommends the “Medium sized rice, and 3 wings from Sun Mi’s Sushi is the perfect ratio, and best value!" Cameron is a creative young man; he performed with aplomb in Third World Blues. His poem ‘Grim Change’ was published in Oz Kids in Print, and he is involved with the Dance Crew Purefunk, and studies Taekwondo. Cameron plans to study Business at university, hopefully going into media and content creation, as well as continue with his many creative pursuits; we wish him every success with his entrepreneurial future.

Michael THOMPSON

Michael takes from Eynesbury the fact that you can get away with not having a haircut for a whole year.! He also fondly remembers Tim’s whiteboard breakdown, ending up with him drawing on the wall right before a tour came by. He has grown into himself while at Eynesbury and is a thoughtful and reflective individual. He is looking forward to working in Switzerland resorting antique motorcycles and eventually studying in Germany. A bit of a renaissance man, with wide interests in philosophy, history, and the arts, we do not doubt that Michael will be successful in his future endeavours and he has our sincere best wishes.

Declan ROBERTS

Cayleigh STOCK

Declan’s thoughtful

Cayleigh’s

and inquiring

enthusiasm is

manner has been

infectious, and her

appreciated by staff

willingness to seek

and students alike.

out and act upon

As a scholarship

advice and be part of a team is a key

student and team player, Declan has participated positively

aspect of her success.

in school life as part of the Mock Trial Team

She should be proud of her

and as a tour guide at Open Days. He also

accomplishments; she has been a valued

works at Adelaide Dress Circle Apartments… the stories those rooms tell! We have every confidence that Declan will enjoy success as he pursues entry into a Bachelor of Psychology or Criminology, potentially leading to an application to the SA police.

Ron TRAN Ron is a keen musician, participating actively in the broader life of the school; performing on the guitar at school events in the Music Group. We are impressed with his ability to move across three languages, studying in English, Vietnamese and French! He has also developed greater confidence in his abilities during his time at Eynesbury, which will help him with future studies as he explores pathways at Le Cordon Bleu and courses in Tourism and Events Management. We wish him every success.

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member of the Mock Trial Championship Team in 2018 and 2019, attended the Women in Defence Leadership breakfast, and represented the school and state at the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra. We wish you every success in the field of Law and Arts.

Grace WATSON Grace is a vibrant and caring young woman who has very successfully balanced her academic life with other commitments. She has been involved in the Social Justice Group, acted as a Trial Day buddy, worked as a Retail Staff Member at Cheap as Chips and volunteered in Sri Lanka during the mid-year break. It is no surprise that Grace wants to devote her career to working with others, looking to study International Relations or Development and become a humanitarian aid worker. Her optimism and kindness will stand her in good stead as she seeks to help those less fortunate.

88% % of students who applied to SA universities were offered one of their top 2 preferences

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THE LAW SOCIETY

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

BACK TO BACK

VICTORY E ynesbury Senior College were victorious for a second year, winning the Grand Final of the prestigious Law Society of South Australia Mock Trial Competition.

“It was an incredible effort that the Eynesbury team were not only able to progress to the finals but were able to back up last year’s win with another Grand Final victory. It is a testament to their team work,

footsteps of last year’s Best Barrister recipient and former Eynesbury student, Annalise Delic,” said Tyson.

preparation and drive to succeed. It was no mean feat, especially with the pressure of being the defending champions against thirty teams across the state,” said Politics Teacher, Tyson Wood.

“This opportunity will give him great insight into the legal profession, especially having the opportunity to work with recent University graduates and having such an influential mentor. It certainly gave me a head start over my peers at University this year, which is an advantage given how competitive the law industry can be,” said Annalise.

“Year 12 student Dante McDonald was also awarded Best Barrister and receives a one week internship with Chief Justice, Christopher Kourakis. He is following in the

“The internship is likely to take place in early December. I am grateful for the opportunity and really excited to take advantage of it. It also helps to assist with

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GRAND FINAL

Mock Trial is a high-level academic achievement, and it has taught me a lot about how to work with people. It is 100 percent my version of team sport.

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Dante McDonald, Year 12

Tyson attributes the success in part to Eynesbury Senior College’s city location.

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“The Grand Final was held in the Magistrates Court which is a short walk from Eynesbury Senior College in the heart of the CBD. David Fabbro’s chambers are also within walking distance. It is advantageous having a location close to the Law Courts as it gives our students real world experience of how our legal system functions when they attend them during class excursions. They get to see in real time, the regulations and proceedings in action. That familiarity gives them greater confidence when performing under competition pressure,” explained Tyson.

It is a testament to their team work, preparation and drive to succeed... especially with the pressure of being defending champions against thirty teams across the state.

my application for an upcoming Hawker Scholarship which focuses on students looking to contribute to public life,” said Dante. “The highlights for me were having the opportunity to work with Barrister at Law, David Fabbro, our coach, who is such a knowledgeable person, and working with the team. I have done lots of sporting and other team environment activities. However, participating in the Mock Trial is a high-level academic achievement,

”

Tyson Wood

and it has taught me a lot about how to work with people. It is 100 per cent my version of team sport.” “The Eynesbury team is different to many other schools whose teams are comprised of students in the same year. Our team has members from across all three year levels, which highlights the inclusive culture at Eynesbury. There are no barriers between the year levels. It’s one of the great experiences of this school and this competition, working as equals,” said Dante. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

The Law Society of South Australia Mock Trial Competition occurs annually and provides the opportunity for students in Years 10 – 12 to compete in a round robin competition for three rounds, with the four top scoring teams moving through to the semi-final. The two winning teams then compete in the Grand Final. Cases are chosen to reflect situations or matters which students may face in their daily lives as a solicitor or barrister. The competition encourages students to express themselves and to present an argument in a forum based on our adversarial legal system. Speak to Tyson if you are interested in joining the team for 2020.

SASTA OLIPHANT SCIENCE AWARDS SA's largest Science Competition, the Oliphant Science Awards, are conducted annually and thousands of students from across the state enter. Congratulations to Annja Haywood who entered the Science Writing category for Year 11 - 12 and was awarded second place for her investigation into Optic Tweezers in Physics and Their Use in Other Scientific Areas.

Alexandra Stephenson has entered and been successful in these awards for a number of years. This year was no exception and she took home second place in the Scientific Inquiry category for Year 11 - 12 students for her piece Effectiveness of Orthokeratology and Atropine in Treating Myopia.

MARTA SVED SCHOLARSHIP Further congratulations go out to Alexandra, who has also won the prestigious Marta Sved Scholarship. The scholarship is named after a brilliant Jewish Hungarian mathematician who escaped from Hungary and journeyed to Adelaide in 1939. It is for students undertaking either the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

(Advanced) or Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences degree at the University of Adelaide.

The scholarship provides $5000, and more importantly, a personal staff mentor for the duration of the degree, the opportunity to attend a range of initiatives throughout the degree, and an office (shared with the other Marta Sved scholarship holders). EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

A TOAST TO THE LITTLE THINGS by Jackson Erhart-Bruce YOUNG WRITERS’ AWARD 2019 3rd PLACE SENIOR PROSE

his is a toast to the little things. The things rarely noticed, if noticed at all. This is a toast to the way the bakery smells when you first walk through the door, to the usefulness of blue tack, may it stay as sticky as ever. This is a toast to every little feeling, creature, or object that makes us pause for a moment before it is forgotten. This is a toast to sights. To the small brown bird perched on a branch outside the living room window, its tiny wings shuffle restlessly, and it tilts its head to look at you as if to say, “Why are you interested in me?” To cerealbox-mascots - colourful cartoon characters; tasty cinnamon cannibals and lonely looking leprechauns, just looking for a sugary marshmallow snack. This is a toast to morning sunrises, to that clump of daisies, smiling at you by the back door that never fails to catch your eye. This is a toast to those little feelings that make your day better. The crunch of a Pringle, salt and vinegar maybe? Or perhaps just plain old original. To the fizzle of soda, and the way it tingles on your tongue, the taste - lemon, orange, grape. To the man who

holds the door for you, ushering you from the biting winter air, or gives you a little nod as you pass him on the street. This is a toast to seconds. To your second day of school, second time reading a book, and second favourite ice cream flavour. To a second helping of your favourite meal, a second chance, and a second try, because you know you’ll nail it this time. For once let’s not toast to the first kiss, let’s toast to the second, or even the third. To birds that can’t fly. To all those mismatched matches that somehow make sense… like laughing so hard you cry, like eating cereal for dinner, or being strong by asking for help, little pairings that mean so much. Let’s toast to hotel artwork, no matter how plain. Because let’s be honest, it goes really well with that couch. To every single little thing that doesn’t usually get to be the centre of attention. To shoelaces and insulation and the page down key on your keyboard. Because this is your time, and no one deserves it more than you. Not the high flyers, the sweeping declarations. Not the profound ideas, no matter how revolutionary. Not even the nation-shaking

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movements that spread through a country, like a wildfire, though they will get their time. This is to the little things— the small but consequential —the pat on the back, the friendly glance, the arm on the shoulder, a smile perhaps? Small gestures of appreciation that mean so much. Tonight is about you. You, the onions that go with the sausage. You, the bacon that so vastly improves the burger. You, the cover of the novel, that makes people go, “hey this might be worth a read.” Tonight is about the last cookie, in a packet, and the way it winks at you mischievously. The last minute in an hour. The euphoric feeling you get from crossing the last thing off your to-do list. Because this is a toast for the little things, for the forgotten things, for the things that don’t get talked about. So for a minute, or two, let us ignore the grandiose concepts of love and loss, the unparalleled, fascinating subject of consciousness, and let us instead raise a glass to someone who deserves it much, much more. The little things.

n Valentine's Day, students were invited to create a display of handwritten heart shaped notes, stating what they loved most about Eynesbury and here's a little bit of what they had to say...

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his year, in her new role as Pastoral Care Worker, Belinda Sziller has been able to form and spearhead our 'Terrace Taskforce'! We're very lucky to have a great outdoor roof top space for our students and staff to enjoy. While it is very well-used and popular all year round, there was always room for improvement! It is widely recognised that being amongst leafy green spaces and nature has a positive effect on wellbeing. Over the second half of 2019, a hardworking team of students and staff have joined together in creating such a space within what is otherwise very much a city campus.

E C A R R TE E C R O F TASK A lunchtime 'Paint and Plant Party' was hosted in Term 4, with the team painting huge pots in bright colours and planting them with a number of healthy agaves, generously donated by graduating Year 12 student Nic NicmanisEveringham and his family. And the brand new outdoor kitchen had its first workout with the barbecue being fired up to make sure our workers had plenty of energy! A kitchen garden is also growing, with a bunch of herbs, citrus trees and a curry tree all providing opportunities for our Nutrition students to put theory into practice. Our table tennis table, dusted off for the Staff v Students Table Tennis Championships, has also made the terrace its new home! There is still work to do as we head into 2020, but we now have the beginnings of a relaxing space for students to relax, play, socialise and study - and we plan to see the kitchen being well-used for plenty of pancake breakfasts, sausage sizzles and social events! EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

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On 19 March, Cayleigh and I embarked on a three day trip to Canberra for the 24th National Schools Constitutional Convention. I went to Canberra with the intent to learn about the constitution, its preamble, and other Australian political and historical issues. What I didn't expect was that I would get all this and more. Some highlights for me were the panel with Speaker Tony Smith and Labor Member Dr Andrew Leigh where we asked the hard-hitting political questions, including issues relating to climate change, education, and their roles as politicians. Another highlight was night one where I was 'adopted' by the Western Australian delegation, who I now call some of my best friends. My favourite adventure, though, was our trip to the High Court where we were all treated to a tour, meal, and many inspirational speakers. I was so captivated by the beauty and history of the building I was standing in, and never in my life had I thought that I would be lucky enough to do such a thing. It was new and exciting to engage in robust political debate with people of my age, and I learnt so much about respecting and disagreeing with other student's opinions. I enjoyed having my thoughts challenged and debating with the delegations from across the country. I think it is necessary to step back and look at someone else's view every so often, and this was a great opportunity to do so.

My time in Canberra was both full of learning and fun, I am so glad I decided to apply and throw myself into the experience and I would recommend the trip to anyone. Regardless of political knowledge, I think there is something for everyone to learn and discover at the National Schools Constitutional Convention. Hopefully I'll be able to be a student supporter at the state convention later this year and encourage others to take advantage of the fantastic opportunity. Aileen Bourne EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

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universities like the University of Queensland and the Australian National University, as well as members of Parliament, you couldn't help but be inspired by their passion and dedication when addressing us. It was great to be around like-minded political fanatics when discussing if we should get a new preamble. The High Court dinner was also a highlight; the opportunity to see where such influential decisions changing and forming our nation are In March, two Year 12 Australian made. The National and International Politics students Schools Constitutional Convention will be one of experienced the opportunity of a my highlights for Year 12.”

his term, Aileen Bourne and Cayleigh Stock had the privilege of being National Delegates at the 24th National School Constitution Convention in Canberra, accompanied by their Australian and International Politics Teacher, Tyson Wood. These two Year 12 students were among just 120 other young delegates, 12 of whom were from South Australia, selected from over 800 candidates in Year 11 and 12 around Australia to attend the Convention.

group discussions on the main issues relating to a constitutional preamble, and the opportunity to persuade other delegates of particular approaches. Finally, students participated in a mock referendum to determine the outcome of their deliberations. Outcomes from the Convention will be incorporated into a

CANBERRA

Held at the Museum of Australian Democracy at lifetime - to attend the 24th NSCC in Old Parliament House, Canberra as National Delegates. Other elements of the Canberra, the topic of program included a the Convention was meeting with the Speaker 'A new constitutional of the House of Representatives, preamble for Australia?’ and it was Communiqué that will be The Hon Tony Smith MP at supported by all state and territory presented to the Deputy President Parliament House, and a dinner of the Senate, Senator Sue Ministers, and funded by the at the High Court of Australia. Australian Government Department Lines, for tabling in Parliament and recording in Hansard. of Education and Training. The aim of the program is to This topic provided students with provide senior students with an Cayleigh Stock said of the opportunity to explore the opportunity to become better her experience: present Constitution and spend informed about how Australia's “Canberra was such an two days debating if a preamble Constitution provides a democratic inspirational experience. It is is required, facilitated by Emeritus framework and encourages them something I never thought I would Professor John Warhurst AO. to take an active interest in the do. To hear from a wide range A range of stimulus speakers operation of government. of speakers from world-class and panel of experts enabled

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The South Australian English Teachers Association (SAETA) Spring Poetry Anthology is published every year. From the hundreds submitted across the state, it is extremely pleasing to see an incredible NINE Eynesbury Senior College students represented in the published anthology.

SPRING POETRY

FESTIVAL Rumour The idea is a spider, dragging its thin legs through my brain. It corrupts my every thought. Spinning a fine web around my happiness, tightening as it seeks to escape. Ella Christiansen, Year 10.

Roses in the Greenhouse Roses are light and airy petals intertwined precious and prized, something delicate. We are told to be gentle, delicate, precious, but submissive, like a prize. I flower against the odds, the girl who knows what I want the successful career, yet my porcelain skin takes preference over my intelligence, docile eyes over razor-sharp wit the conversation surrounding my hair instead of my achievements.

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Insidious The internet user is a snake, sly and searching for prey. He scavenges throughout the night searching for his victim at play. Careful, for he is cunning. Toxic fangs patiently await their next target, camouflaged amongst the leaves. If he sees something he does not believe he will “HISS” raucously. So listen closely, for this is what you must realise, it is in a snake’s nature to be the devil in disguise. Esther Cheng, Year 10.

Roses vibrantly bright in colour their bold bloodied reds, calming cool pinks all make us stare. Glowing colours of petals; sure to leave an impression left to look pretty but of no use. Easily wilting, the rose is never safe. He walks down the street at night to go to the bus stop, to go to the shop, to go to a friend's. While I walk with keys, keys firm between my fingers just in case. Will I be safe in the greenhouse? Or will the glass shatter?

Moon The moon is a sly old cat, her eyes yellow and bright. Slowly does she prowl, ready to pounce, for the old cat’s hungry and she feeds on light. She swipes at the world with her velvet soft paws, Purring whilst licking her sun specked claws. And at last when she’s full and the world has gone grey, She closes her eyes to begin a new day. Abby Douglas, Year 10

Pinecone The compact shell, made from hundreds of trivial scales, formed over years, strengthened by the whipping winds. Ancestors sharing strength, feeding and nourishing the roots. A ritual done through the generations. Their mothers guarding, masking their scent. Showering them in green. None shall know what lies beneath. Hiding a secret. A sweet delicate secret, only some can see, and fewer strong enough. to break their skeleton. To acquire the gold, that lies, deep within. Taylor Portelli, Year 11

The Book Store Stepping into a world of paper the dust between pages creeps up my nose, it makes a home until evicted by a sneeze. Looking around I see multiple faces different backgrounds different stories to tell, they lay waiting for an adventurer. A novel winks at me its face full of colour words tattooed across the forehead I investigate. I pick up my mysterious friend, the pages flow between my fingers scream “Open me!” I hesitate and look at the back. “Tell me about yourself,” I say with interest, it reveals a brief history teasing my thirst for adventure. I want more! Its father Stephen King is my favourite creator, I am convinced. I pull it up to my face the pages smiling with glee it whispers to me “Let our story begin…” Paris Adams, Year 11

Being a girl is not fair. But it made me who I am - the inequality, the uphill struggle. A rose struggling to bloom; fighting for a drop of water, a spot of sun. An opportunity. I am strong not defined by how others see me but instead how I choose to act, let the flower bloom wild. I have won my right to a chance. A chance, outside the glass house the invisible barrier. Cayleigh Stock, Year 12

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TRISTAN KERR COLLABORATION

June saw the painting of the Eynesbury Laneway Mural during the long weekend. The mural was a collaboration between artist and typographer, Tristan Kerr, and Visual Arts students. Letterform studies by 2018 Year 11 Design students formed the basis of the mural design. Students chose words that resonated with them and reflected their experience of Eynesbury...friendship, respect, unity, diversity, inspiring, peace, fun. Tristan described the design process: "After a workshop with Eynesbury students in 2018, I had been really captivated by the students' expressive and keen sense of type. I wanted to directly use the students’ words to drive the entire mural - rather than using my own approach and style." Tristan’s inspirational design expresses the students’ words in a brightly coloured and meaningful urban artwork that contributes in a positive way to our city environment. We are most appreciative of the generosity that Tristan brought to the project; sharing his knowledge and love of typography, and enabling students to experience painting on a large scale. Early in Term 3 we invited Tristan for afternoon tea to thank him for his efforts. Many thanks to the students who contributed words, typography and helped with the painting, including: Memphis, Dan, Alex, Zoe, Tammy, Cameron, Tania, Ron, Tom W, and Thomas Z. Thanks also to Alice Bonnin who helped get the project started, as well as Sarah Hegarty and Cathy Buttignol who helped with photography and project support. Paint for the mural was donated by Shipway Spescoat and Style by Shipways. The project was funded by a City of Adelaide Public Art Grant. Lindy Neilson, Visual Arts Teacher

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FRENCH CONNECTIONS During Terms 2 & 3 we had the pleasure of getting to know Leopold Camus and Thais Daney de Marcillac, two personality-filled exchange students from France, studying with us for 12 and 8 weeks respectively . So how did they find life in Australia and here at Eynesbury?

Tell us a little bit about yourself. T: My name is Thais. I come from France, near Paris - Chatou - 10km from the city. I'm here to improve my English. In France, it's really useful to know how to speak English. If you want to go to 'school' (the equivalent of University) you need to be fluent. I have two older brothers, one little sister and a pet turtle. L: My name is Leo. I live in Bordeaux in the South West of France. I have three sisters. They are 19, 15 and 11. I have one dog. I practise tennis, surfing and rugby. I'm very sociable - I love my friends. I want to do exchange because I want to become a firefighter and it's very important to speak English fluently. The best fire stations need you to speak English to speak to tourists. Why Australia? L: Because before me, my cousin went to Australia for one year and he said to me that Australian people are very welcoming, very friendly, very nice and the country is beautiful! I agree!

T: I didn't have a choice but I would have chosen Australia definitely because I have a relation who lived in Australia - now back in France. It's a country famous for being welcoming, people are really nice, relaxed and cosy. Is this your first time overseas alone? T: Yes! L: My first time in Australia. Before, I did an exchange in Ireland for two weeks. It was good because I practised rugby but it was not very good for my English. When I went to Ireland I was only 11 so my English was not very good so it was very difficult.

T: I had a preconception and I was a bit afraid because I never did that before. But I was not alone and my host family are really nice and I am comfortable with them and now I'm used to being in Australia. I was pretty surprised by the attitude of Australians but in a good way. You are more relaxed. If you went to France you wouldn't be so welcomed. Tell us about your host family. T: I live in Athelstone with two parents and one daughter who is 16 and they are really kind.

L: In my host family I have eight brothers - the youngest is three, What was it like leaving France the oldest is 16 - one dog and two and heading here? parents. The house is not very big. I have a bedroom with two brothers. L: It was not very difficult to leave But it is good fun. It's a good my family because I'm in boarding ambience all the time. It's very good school so I see them 2 days a week. for my English. It was difficut to say goodbye to my friends. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

What have you enjoyed most about your time in Australia? T: I think it's just living in general, because I love the nature around. You can find big forests and big hills and it is really preserved. You have some parks and lots of natural beauty and that's good. I'm just glad to be part of normal daily life. L: Being with my family because they are very fun and it's the best family for me because everyone plays rugby! They are very sympathetic and nice. What are the main differences between coming to school here and your school in France? T: Here at school we are not in a usual Australian school. It's very cool at Eynesbury. In France it's less cool and teachers don't talk individually with us.

and an Australian rugby jumper etc. Sometimes we see weird things for the World Cup, but it's too like clothes or hair. Australians can expensive! $160 for one shirt! have green hair! In France, people will judge you! T: I went to Sydney - it was amazing! I loved the Opera House L: Breakfast! In France we have and Bridge but I think there's bread with butter, jam, Nutella, not much to do in Sydney. I went hot chocolate, juice, cup of coffee, surfing at Seaford. It was cold but cup of tea, sugar Here we eat we had wetsuits but it was good. eggs, bacon, bread and sometimes We went to a few zoos at the yoghurt with cereal! beginning and I held a koala. They are soft and heavy and kangaroos T: It's really fattening! were really close. It was amazing for me! L: It's good food but it's crazy in the beginning. When I took my first L: I went on a cruise to see whales, breakfast I think it's very crazy! but I saw dolphins, not whales. T: Australian people call lots of Leo also later visited Sydney with things French - like French Fancies! his host family. And French Fries are definitely not French! There are some cliches - like we eat frogs legs - we eat them maybe once. We don't really eat them! What have you missed most about France?

L: School is very different but not crazy! Here we can listen to music on your phone. In France, if I use my phone they will take it away for a week! T: Yes, they are very strict in France. L: I love this school, it's very fun. We are always in school together with friends. In France it is very spread out and you just see your friends. Here you all mix.

Are there any funny things about Australia or Australians?

T: We absolutely don't have the same trucks! They are very big and disturbing! And it's really weird to drive on the other side of the road! I go to the wrong door! It's dangerous What activities have you done in when you look the wrong way to see Australia besides school? if cars are coming - it's dangerous L: I have practised surfing and because we're not used to it. rugby. I want to practise tennis but my family do not practise tennis. L: I think food is less expensive than When it was the test week, we in France. It's definitely cheaper went to they gym because there is here for food. Clothes are expensive no sport here at Eynesbury but in here. Shoes in France are the France I do sport as a subject, In the equivalent amount in dollars here. evening we went to Adelaide city to buy presents and stay in the Botanic T: I think Australians are less Gardens. When I was in France I ordinary! French people will always wanted to buy an Australian flag dress the same - same pants, shirt EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

is good.

T: Meat and cheese! And baguettes! It is the same cheese everywhere here - even French cheese! Mozzarella, Cheddar, Emmental all taste the same. When I go back, I'm going to eat cheese! Otherwise the food here

And what will you miss most about Australia? T: I will miss people most and the ambience of the place. L: I still have one month left. I want to stay more but I can't. The age for a firefighter is 21 and after school I need to study for 2 years before being a firefighter. And Thais, what is your future career plan? T: Engineering because I want to help create something. I want to be useful.

couple of months highlights how much you don’t know! However, after this first couple of months, you apparently just start speaking the language without even thinking about it anymore.”

urrent Year 10 student, Luka Jessep, is doing a reverse exchange, heading over to spend 5 months immersed in French culture at the start of 2020.

Luka, who is studying French Continuers under the tuition of French-born teacher, Jackie Robinson, says the decision to go was a spontaneous one. “Jackie did suggest I consider an exchange earlier on in the year, but I dismissed it as I was loving my time at Eynesbury so much,” she says. However, as Year 11 rapidly approached, Luka and her mum realised that this may be the last opportunity to do so before the allimportant final year of school. “As I have European citizenship, when I graduate from Eynesbury, I want to go to university in France, so this is the perfect opportunity and an obvious choice,” Luka says, “I want to be fluent in French by the time I get back.” As Luka hopes to study in French, rather than through an English speaking program, this is particularly important to her. 23 January is the date Luka departs Australia for her new life, landing in Paris with enough time to freshen up before making the journey to her host family in the Champagne wine region. Apart from developing her French language skills to fluency, Luka is looking forward to experiencing the French culture by spending 5 months completely immersed in it.

There is a very distinct difference between formal and informal speech in the French language and getting this right is one of Luka’s concerns. “I’m worried about being inadvertently disrespectful, so it’s very important to me that I focus on getting that right,” she says.

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I’m going to take every day as it comes and enjoy the incredible experience I have been afforded.

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Luka approached Southern Cross Cultural Exchange mid-way through Term 4 and they were able to speed things up and make what is usually a fairly lengthy process happen quickly, thanks to Luka having European citizenship. She also credits her mum for being very proactive and working hard to get all the ‘red tape’ completed in a short amount of time.

"I’m excited to join in family life, attend school with my brother, explore the town and just experience daily life,” Luka says.

She also hopes to form lifelong friendships and have a new, second family on the other side of the world. Luka’s host family live in a tiny village of about 300 people, just outside of Chalons en Champagne, and comprises a mum, dad and three siblings – two of whom are adults, the other, her new, slightly older ‘brother’, with whom Luka will be going to school. He is a keen soccer player and Luka is looking forward to going to his games and joining in family celebrations – her brother will be having a birthday, as will Luka herself! Being an agricultural area, Luka’s dad is a farm manager, her mum has a corporate role. “I’ve heard the first couple of months are the hardest,” Luka says, when asked about potential challenges she will face, “There is only so much you can learn in a class and the first EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

She is also worried about how she will deal with the homesickness and will miss her mum and friends, with whom she is very close. ‘FOMO’ is a big issue too; Luka loves her life in Australia and her friends and is not looking forward to seeing and hearing about what everyone else is doing back home and not being part of it, especially as she will be missing all of her friends birthdays, and won’t be spending her own with them. “It would be great if I could just teleport myself back and be with them for a while,” Luka jokes. “The hardest part of an exchange though is setting off to return home,” Luka tells us she has heard. “When you’re there you know any hard times are temporary and all the good times are new and exciting. When you set off to return home, it’s not like when you set off on your exchange. It’s a different state of mind – it’s not exciting and new back home.” And what is Luka’s over-riding attitude heading into this experience? “It’s just a short part of my life so I’m going to take every day as it comes and enjoy the incredible experience I have been afforded.” Luka joined us straight from finishing Year 8, heading into Year 10 at the beginning of 2019 on the early Entry Program. She is set to graduate in 2021, following which she hopes to take a gap year and travel around Europe, before studying Forensic Psychology in France.

TEACHER FEATURE

Your life bio in a snapshot! I was born in the South of France, Nice, on the Riviera, “La Côte d’Azur”. My family migrated by ship to Australia when I was 6 years old, settling in Adelaide. I studied Languages (Spanish and French, of FRENCH TEACHER course) and Visual Arts at Flinders ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL: University and then completed a WELLBEING & ENGAGEMENT Diploma in Education. I taught for a few years before I had my 2 children and took some time off work to spend with them. I worked part time when they started going to school Principal and last year I took on and became involved in our family the position as Associate Principal; business before I went back to Wellbeing and Engagement. teaching. Why French? I am a strong believer in learning Teaching - when & why? My mother was a primary school another language as it not only teacher in France in a little village provides a competitive edge in called St Jeannet where we lived career choices when one is able to in the South of France. She was communicate in a second language the only teacher in the village and but it enhances listening skills and taught all the village’s children in the same classroom from 4 year olds to 12 year olds before they went off to High School. I started school when I was 3 (we lived in an apartment above the school which was basically a small classroom) and was in the same class as my sister who was a year older than me. My mum continued teaching in Australia and became a French language teacher. I have very fond memories of my early childhood memory. The study of a foreign at school, my mum being the only tongue improves the knowledge of teacher and being my mum at the one's own language as well. Studies same time, and this made me so have shown that it boosts brain proud. I think those memories have power, improves memory, enhances a lot to do with me wanting to be a the ability to multi-task, sharpens teacher. My specialities are French, the mind (and keeps it sharper for PLP and Research Practices, but I longer), enhances decision-making, and improves performance in other have taught Spanish and Art too. academic areas as well. Plus there is a certain charm to being able to How long have you been at ESC? communicate in another language My mum (Madame Lazonde) was and I may be bias but French is working at Eynesbury part time such a beautiful language to listen as the French teacher and left at to. My parents forced me to speak the end of 2003, when I applied French as I was growing up here in for the position. I started working Australia and although at the time here in January 2004 and have I could not see the advantage, I am not looked back. In 2013 I took on so grateful to them for allowing me the role of International Student Coordinator, and Cross Disciplinary to keep this gift. With my French background it was very easy for me School Manager the year after. In 2017 I became Co-Acting Associate to pick up Spanish and I can also

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understand some Italian although I have never studied it before. Why wouldn’t you learn French? Most rewarding teacher moment? There are too many rewarding moments in my 30+ year career to pick one! The best thing about being a teacher and the most rewarding thing overall is that I can make a difference to my students’ lives in so many ways. I like being a mentor and I love to see where all my students end up in their career and lives after school and university. So many of my students have gone on to use their French in one way or another, through travelling and work. Many past students have gone on exchange trips to France and come back almost fluent and having developed life-long friendships with their host families and the friends they made when they stayed there. What do you enjoy most about working at Eynesbury? I love the community feel to our school, the inclusivity and the warmth that both teachers and students share. I enjoy the respect and the close rapport that we, as teachers, are able to develop with our students. I have taught in many schools before I came to Eynesbury and I can honestly say that I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. It is a truly wonderful place for all. Fun fact! I am a champion target shooter and won many State and National Championships when I was in my early 20s. I am also a keen sailor and also used to race competitively and have won many races. My highlight in sailing was when I won the State sailing championships for Farr 750s when my son was just 6 months old. Favourite words of advice I love this quote by Maya Angelou “When you learn, teach, when you get, give” and I guess that is what I do every day at school and that is my advice to all my students.

ove your Body week is held in the first week in September and is an initiative of Butterfly, the Foundation for Eating Disorders. This year, we decided to get on board and celebrate what our bodies can DO, rather than focus on how they LOOK. And, what better way of doing this than with a four day Staff Vs Students Table Tennis Tournament! Over the course of the week, lunchtime turned Level 2 into a hive of activity as students went head to head with staff to fight it out for the coveted Table Tennis Tournament Championship Cup! Not just a chance to show off prowess at the table, a variety of interesting outfits made an appearance. A running commentary on the mic added to the fun, and a bake sale provided the energy needed to compete, as well as raising funds for Butterfly. After students beat staff 12 wins to 9, Carson Lui and Ivan Le went head to head in the Grand Final, with Ivan winning the match and taking home the no-expensespared trophy on behalf of the students! With plans for this to be an annual event, can the staff win next time?

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\\ 1 in 2 people say their body weight and shape is pretty important compared to other things in life. \\ Over 40% of people are unhappy with their appearance. \\ 73% of people wished they could change the way they look. \\ Nearly 1 in 2 people feel pressure to look a certain way. \\ Over 40% of people compare themselves to others on social media. \\ 66% of people have been teased about their appearance. \\ 1 in 2 people rarely or never speak positively about their appearance. \\ 50% of people don't do things they enjoy because of how they feel about their appearance. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

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n Semester 1, Visual Arts students teacher’s workshop with Ben Quilty explored and responded to art in himself, developing insights to the city. share with her students back in the classroom. Year 11 and 12 Art students visited the Quilty exhibition at the Art Gallery The focus for Year 11 students was of South Australia as part of the responding through written analysis Adelaide Festival, an opportunity and visual studies of the figurative to experience a major body of theme. They studied human work by a significant contemporary proportions, created self-portraits Australian artist and Archibald and worked towards individual Prizewinner. Ben Quilty’s exhibition projects that explored this theme included powerful portraits as well from a personal perspective. as works which speak to audiences about injustice and call for our Year 10 Visual Arts students compassion in response to events investigated street art and saw in our contemporary world and past recent works first hand in some of history. Supporting this experience Adelaide’s lane ways and in the East further, Visual Arts teacher, Lindy End near the site of the old Adelaide Neilson, was fortunate to attend a Fruit and Produce Exchange. They

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also examined ‘Leafies’; figurative sculptures made from Autumn leaves collected from Botanic Park for a special art installation during WOMADelaide, which found a place on the city streets. Experiencing the large scale of the work in the street enabled students to develop an appreciation of the artists’ techniques and the relationship between art and its surrounding environment. Being out in the city on a sunny autumn day also contributed to the students’ awareness of the city as a place for learning and an invaluable extension of the classroom.

Esther Chen, Year 10 In Semester 2, Year 10 Visual Arts students explored an environmental theme which included visiting the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and Japanese Garden. Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; photographs were the starting points for visual

explorations including watercolour studies and layered images created in Photoshop. Students responded to the patterns and forms in the natural environment and the quiet beauty found in the garden settings.

Eva Marker, Year 10

The Japanese garden enabled students to consider cultural influences on design and appreciate the balance and harmony created by the arrangement of plants, water and stone.

Above: Ken Le, Year 10

Left: Keson Ng,

Year 10

Year 11 Design students were fortunate to spend a day developing their understanding of Product Design at the UniSA City West campus. The studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience included a drawing workshop with a focus on understanding perspective and the approaches to drawing used by designers. The day included a tour of the design studios where prototypes are made using 3D printing, laser cutters and traditional methods. We were also fortunate to view a display of recent work by first year Design students.

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Above and below: Jax Koo, Year 11

Left: Ivy Phan, Year 11

Year 12 Art student Dan Geddes participated in the Senior Secondary Drawing Exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia as part of the South Australian Living Artists festival in August.

Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-portrait and life drawing were produced at student workshops at the Gallery earlier in the year. Dan continued to explore the self-portrait theme and produced an extensive

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body of work as part of the practical component of his Art studies.

Dan Geddes, Year 12 Self Portrait

t the end of October, Year 12 Visual Arts students showcased their final works in their exhibition, 'Eclecticism'. Opening night was well attended by the proud artists and designers, family and friends, and staff. Art & Design Teacher, Lindy, had the opportunity to work extremely closely with each student to enable them to produce some incredible final pieces. It was clear to see influences from some of the many resources on our doorstep utilised by Lindy to enhance classroom learning; The journey to their final works was documented in their portfolios and Artist and Designer Statements, and made for fascinating review. Congratulations on a fabulous exhibition! Below: Lindy Neilsen with some of her Year 12 students

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Dan Geddes with his self portraits

Thomas Zadow with his 'TZ' bottle design and letterform wall art poster

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Travel article layout, Mitch Johnson

CITATIONS Semester 1

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STUDENT LIAISON GROUPS

019 saw two new Student Liaison Groups form: Tabletop Gaming and STEM club!

The Creative Collective have continued to hold their Wednesday

Keen games enthusiasts meet regularly with Chemistry teacher, Wayne Hobbs, to put their heads together over Dungeons and Dragons, and other strategic board games. Key Science and Maths Teachers, Belinda Sziller and Peter Law, have created weekly opportunities for mathematicians and scientists to collaborate on a variety of activities designed to extend and challenge their classroom learning.

lunchtime gatherings, enjoying a variety of creative pursuits...but we suspect they been mostly eating chocolate and chatting!

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Formed in 2018, the Community Collective have been busy creating connections this year, and our long-standing Social Justice Group has engaged in numerous activities for worthy causes, with many lunchtime bake sales for us to enjoy! The Terrace Taskforce and the Formal Committee have also seen lots of student participation and involvement. Other opportunities for 'getting involved' have included Music Group, Chess Club and the Green Team, all of which have had a brief hiatus in 2019 - we'll watch this space in 2020!

MAKE

The ‘Community Collective’ set the tone at the beginning of the school year with a week of vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations. The Community Collective is formed by a number of international and local students who are passionate about bringing together our multicultural community through activities designed to create connections and share cultures. The Lunar New Year celebrations of the Year of the Pig saw everyone given traditional gifts, and lunchtimes were a buzz of activity, with students and staff placing wishes on the wishing tree, watching Asian movies and making pig biscuits! Harmony Week fell later in Term 1, again prompting our Community Collective to embrace the opportunity to connect and celebrate the diversity in our school and Australia-wide. Over the course of the week, staff and students feasted at lunchtimes on a variety of dishes and treats from around the world and dress in orange, the official colour of Harmony Week. Monetary proceeds from this week’s activities were donated to the victims of the tragic Christchurch mosques shooting.

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irelessly championing for worthy causes, our Social Justice Group were busy all year round, raising awareness and funds for deserving organisations and those in need. Two notable such activities took place in August: Walk a Mile In My Boots, and Wear It Purple Day. Walk a Mile In my Boots is an annual event which takes place in National Homelessness Week and is run by local volunteer organisation, Hutt St Centre who provides invaluable support and a myriad of services to people facing or experiencing homelessness in Adelaide. This event is the opportunity for South Australians to step out and show their support for people experiencing homelessness, and to rase funds to help Hutt St Centre continue their much needed work and help rebuild lives. The wintry weather in the days leading up to this year's event were truly awful! Lashing rain and winds and some of the coldest nights of the year were bad enough conditions for those of us lucky enough to have a roof over our heads and hot meals in our bellies to endure. It was therefore unimaginable how those people sleeping on Adelaide's streets were coping - a thought that made getting out of bed early on the morning of 9 August so worthwhile. Students and staff walked a mile (and quite a few more of those) along with many other South Australians braving the cold and wet to show solidarity and support to Adelaide's homeless.

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STANDING OUT

STEPPING UP

At Eynesbury, we celebrate and nurture individuality, and embrace inclusivity and acceptance. As such, Wear it Purple Day has been an important feature on the school calendar for a number of years. Wear it Purple is an organisation that strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Each year, Wear It Purple Day raises awareness and celebrates that everybody has the right to be proud of who they are. 30 August was the day for this year's event and it was great to see so many students and staff members supporting the cause. Purple shoes, purple nails, purple hair accessories...scarves, pants, tops. You name it, someone wore it in purple! It was at lunchtime when the day really came to life, with a bake sale raising just over $100 and a photo booth and props allowing everyone to express their individuality! It was a fun day, but also an important one, in recognising, celebrating and raising awareness of the diversity of our school and the world as a whole. And another step forward in fostering supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people.

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EMP

The Eynesbury Mentor Program is the backbone of all we stand for at Eynesbury. So what have students been doing as part of this compulsory subject in 2019?

he 2019 school year started off with an Orientation Day for all year levels, helping current students adjust to what to expect as they embarked on the next stage of their learning, and new students to familiarise themselves with their new environment.

People, works tirelessly to listen to our young people and one of the issues children and young people have asked her to prioritise is to ‘help poor kids’. We invited our Year 10s to participate in the Poverty Project survey and have their voice heard.

Another opportunity to share their thoughts came with a visit fro, Kareem El-Ansary, the 2019 UN Youth Representative, who facilitated insightful discussions with our students as part of his Listening Tour, incorporating their ideas into his presentation to the 2019 brought with it a concerted UN in New York in September. In this effort to educate and extrapolate session, students spoke honestly, our Year 10 students’ understanding of physical health, fitness and wellbeing with students participating in the infamous ESC Amazing Race, beach volleyball and outdoor games comprising mixed circuits of skipping ropes, races, finska and hula hoops. In addition to the fundamentals of the program - the mentoring sessions and support for each and every student - activities throughout the term as part of these Monday lessons enhanced the program further.

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using both heart and intellect, about their optimism for the future, having an impact within political circles and how they might take agency of some of their issues of concern, such as racism, climate change and how other people’s perceptions may unconsciously contribute to stereotypes. As the year progressed, Year 10s began to challenge risk and safety, and explore personal identity, relationships and positive leadership. Our students took part in self defence sessions, and received presentations from White Ribbon, Power to End Violence Against Women and Zahra Foundation to name a few. Positive Relationships and Mission Australia Survey workshops, and a visit to the Royal Adelaide Hospital to take part in the P.A.R.T.Y. “Prevent Alcohol and Riskrelated Trauma in Youth” Program enhanced these concepts further. All of this was underlined by our introduction of Activity Days at the beginning of Terms 2 and 3.

For Year 11, the wellbeing focus shifts further and students started to expand upon the development of essential life skills, taking part in presentations and activities around mental health and wellbeing, personal safety, safe driving and partying, and exploring the recent data released from Mission Australia. Respectful relationships and behaviours were a key focus, with students working closely with Paula May from Uniting Communities, and the White Ribbon Schools Program. Our Year 11s also enjoyed some Active Education, enjoying a sunny morning in the south parklands undertaking a number of activities designed to develop their problem solving skills and build a sense of teamwork - tasked with developing strategies to better their times for problem solving which required good communication and, at times, thinking outside the box. The Eynesbury Mentor Program continues to support students' cognitive, behavioural, and emotional engagement and wellbeing into Year 12. But with this being a big decision year, options and education for future pathways form an important part of EMP. Our Year 12s also took part in a presentation and associated activities on the Mission Australia data, as well as the importance of sleep. More specifically targeting life beyond Eynesbury, students toured Uni SA and Adelaide University campuses, heard from the four South Australian Universities, and explored alternative post Year 12 pathway options such as overseas volunteer experiences and the defence forces.

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oping to reduce your risk of a heart attack? What might research suggest? Load up your plate with vegetables, reduce cholesterol, stabilise blood pressure, exercise regularly, manage stress… and the list trickles on. Consequently, can our young people reduce their risk of a mind attack? Absolutely. First let’s consider the brain of a 15 year old. The prefrontal cortex, the CEO of the brain, is still under construction and it’s the last part of the brain to be pruned. It’s not quite functioning as well as us adults might like it to. We see risk taking, assertion, high emotion, reaction, impulsivity and our young people appear to ‘flip their lids’, quite literally. Dan Siegel and Steve Biddulph often refer to an absence of rites of passage in our society for young people as well, and that might also contribute to loss

connection, and our student feedback tells us they like it and appreciate it.

MENTORS

MATTER of meaning in their lives, as they transition into adulthood. This same brain responds well to dopamine hits though, which come from loving and firm boundaries, relationships with significant people that are truly invested in their wellbeing; letting them be seen, be safe, be soothed and feel secure (Siegel 2014), and while our young people are saturated by social media, research repeatedly tells us that they want people they respect, people they know and care about, to check in with them. So, at Eynesbusry, we make a conscious and deliberate effort to check in with them and build

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95% of all students surveyed in 2019, said mentor reviews are important to them. These occur on a regular basis throughout the year, with a teacher, for 1015 minutes. It’s a casual conversation about their studies, pathways, hobbies and general health and wellbeing. It can be a springboard for referrals, it can instigate future deep and meaningful conversations, it can reassure and normalise, it can provide boundaries, it can lighten the load, and most notably, it reminds them they matter. Mentors matter. Our students matter. Our minds matter. Healthy minds need physical activity, nourishing foods, good sleep, time to day dream, challenge and connection. No one is immune to a mind attack, but mentors help significantly, to reduce the risk in our young people at Eynesbury Senior College.

Cathy Buttignol, Counsellor

SCIENCE The strength of our Science Program here at Eynesbury means that our four labs get a good workout through the year! All were refreshed and renovated at the beginning of 2019 and have stood up to heavy usage over the following 12 months â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ending the year as clean, fresh and bright as they started! Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a snapshot of our students in action in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Nutrition and Year 10 Science.

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NUTRITION

STEM

By 2050, there will be nearly 10 billion people on Earth. How will we be able to feed everyone?

STEM is an approach to learning that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Stage 1 Nutrition class studied Sustainable Food Futures in which they explored many possibilities that could solve the problems of feeding the growing population on Earth.

STEM Club started up in 2019 with some fun and interesting challenges. Students were set a series of design briefs for which they needed to collaboratively solve problems and come up with inventive solutions.

One of the solutions to a sustainable food future is to eat less meat, particularly the meat of ruminants such as cows and sheep.

Through STEM, students acquire a sense of curiosity about their world and develop key skills including problem solving, creativity, critical analysis and teamwork.

This can be achieved in many ways, for example, try meatless Monday, reduce portion size or consider the following scenario. “Imagine biting into a juicy burger that was produced without killing animals. Meat grown in a laboratory from cultured cells is turning that vision into a reality.” If you wish to eat meat, chicken, pork and responsibly caught fish are the best options. Buying local, seasonal produce also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of the food and provides a fresh, nutritious product.

Centre column: Nutrition students put theory into practice with some sustainable cooking on our outdoor kitchen Right column: STEM Club students rise to the challenge of creating a freestanding tower strong enough to hold a textbook ETHICAL NUTRITION

// PRIORITISE WHERE TO SHOP // INSTIGATE HOUSEHOLD MEAT-FREE DAYS // BY LOCAL, SEASONAL, ORGANIC PRODUCE // REDUCE FOOD WASTE & BUY A COMPOST BIN OR FEED YOUR SCRAPS TO THE GREEN BIN // SOURCE ETHICALLY RAISED & SUSTAINABLE MEAT AND SEAFOOD // GROW YOUR OWN FOOD // EAT WHOLEFOODS, NOT PROCESSED FOODS // AVOID PACKAGING - ESPECIALLY NONRECYCLABLE PLASTICS // REFUSE, REDUCE, REUSE, REPURPOSE, RECYCLE

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Year 11 students comment on what they learned from their Mission Australia data and mental health presentation

I need to take care of myself

Try to chat with friends Feeling flat doesn’t

It’s better to sleep more

Use problem solving with stress

necessarily mean you’re mentally unstable

Listening to music can help with stress

Planning what needs to be done can help with coping with stress

Don’t keep all your problems to yourself

I found a new way to release pressure

I have new information about mental health

Find my own boundaries Ask someone for help/talk to someone if you can’t do it yourself

Checking my surroundings helps with stress

Deep breathing can relax yourself Lots of people want to know how to cope with stress

People really value their family I need to ask for help I have new strategies for coping with stress, like observation and breathing

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I never knew how to reduce my stress when friends are not around but now I clearly know how to do it and manage it myself

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enior Drama presented David when Keren’s lover Neville arrives, Williamson's 'Third World followed by Neville’s pregnant wife. Blues' in August. On top of this domestic comedy comes Graham’s reverberating This taut and dramatic iconic question about the need to stop the Australian work combines comedic war and the politics of protest. energy and biting satire. Set against the background of the Vietnam War, Union Hall was the perfect Graham, a conscript, is just back vintage-inspired venue to hold this from Vietnam and keen to see his production which ran across three wife Keren, a reunion complicated nights to a full house.

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In November, it was Year 11 Drama's time to shine, as they presented 'Dance Nation' by Clare Barron. For one night only, Level 1 was the sparkly scene for an army of teenage competitive dancers plotting world domination...one routine at a time. Well done to all of our performers on two sensational productions!

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POLITICS

Eynesbury is one of just three schools in SA offering Australian and International Politics as a subject. 2019 saw it's popularity increase even further with the Year 12 class achieving its highest membership yet!

pportunities abound for our students in this unique and intriguing subject.

In September, four Year 11 Politics students took part in the State Schools Constitutional Convention. Students from across 60 metro and rural schools across South Australia came together to take over Parliament House to discuss the need for a new, more representative preamble to the Australian Constitution. Taylor Portelli, Sienna Crutchley, Cameron Brown and Jackson Erhart-Bruce were all strong performers across the day as students heard lectures from Constitutional experts, discussed and debated in small groups and then came together to debate on the floor of the House of Assembly to subsequently take part in a referendum. All four students contributed to the lively debate and presented thoughtful and reasoned arguments. The Year 11 Politics class took part in a Senate committee role play. Their job was to present arguments on behalf of a number of different stakeholders either about the merits or detractors of lifting the legal drinking age to 21 years old by introducing new legislation. Each group had to present their arguments supported by evidence and expert testimony to the

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committee panel consisting of three Year 12 politics students. Students presented an array of reasons for both sides of the argument and the committee came to the conclusion that the most persuasive arguments supported lifting the legal drinking age on advisement of those taking part. Evatt is one of UN Youth’s largest and most exciting events for secondary students. Evatt offers students the opportunity to step into the shoes of diplomats and learn about the skills required to formulate solutions to some of the globe’s toughest issues. In Evatt, teams of two step into the shoes of diplomats from a Member Nation of the UN Security Council – the world’s foremost peace and security decision-making body. In mock sessions of the Security Council, students used the tools of international diplomacy to create solutions to key global crises: formal speeches, amendments, parliamentary procedure, and, of course, lots of back-room wheeling and dealing - all the while working to advance their country's hidden agenda. Dante McDonald and Declan Roberts formed a formidable team, as did Taylor Portelli and Cayleigh Stock, as nations met to discuss peace negotiations on Zimbabwe and the increasing threats of

climate induced conflicts. Both teams furthered their leadership, negotiation and persuasion skills and found the event most rewarding. YMCA South Australia Youth Parliament is a non-partisan program providing a platform for young people aged 15 - 25 to have their say on important issues, build skills and parliamentary understanding. It focuses on personal development, empowerment and connecting politicians and decision makers with youth voices and opinions. The Youth Parliament program runs from March to August every year and includes mentoring, a training weekend, a week-long camp and access to Parliament House. Every year, young leaders come together to learn about public speaking, parliamentary etiquette, bill development and youth advocacy. They share their big ideas, discuss the challenges facing South Australia and create solutions in the form of Youth Bills. This year's opportunity to participate was seized by Tania Scaffidi-Muta and Dante McDonald. Tania was a valued member of the Commerce Trade and Employment Committee, tasked with investigating and developing policy for issues relating to Small Businesses and Utility costs including Water and Electricity costs - now a Youth Act. Dante was an extremely persuasive advocate on the Police and Justice Committee as it debated a bill to establish a bill of rights. At the conclusion of Youth Parliament, Dante was elected the best speaker in the legislative council for his passionate and nuanced delivery on behalf of the government. EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

ENGLISH Who said it’s just reading about boring old poets?

iteracy in the SACE is about developing “skills to understand and interpret a variety of texts and people in a range of different situations and countries. It is an every-century skill. Literacy is reading, remembering, writing, understanding, creating, and speaking.” It is vital that our students are equipped to interpret and process many different styles and text types. That students have the ability to understand books, poems, plays, films, graphs, charts, cartoons, advertisements, posters, blogs, online journals and forums, the layout of a front page, and that what is NOT written can influence us and manipulate us is imperative. Our students must then be able to communicate this understanding and show that they are aware of the ‘text’ as a construct. By reproducing, emulating, and subverting the stylistic features and structure of texts they can do just that! In all English and English Literary Studies classes across Years 1012 students’ literacy – spoken, written and visual - has been tested and enhanced by ‘doing’. They have certainly displayed the ability to deconstruct and craft texts successfully in a range of styles and forms. There were many opportunities for students to display their flair for fashioning fabulous original texts in areas that both interested and challenged them.

*often student work quoted is an extract from a longer piece.

Some of the works produced across both courses are: •

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Creative pieces – descriptive, personal, persuasive and argumentative texts to name a few Short films or multimodal pieces Original poetry anthologies Scripts Magazine articles for a range of publication points and purposes Performances – play reading, spoken word and more Short stories Web pages and blogs

I am always amazed by the creativity of Eynesbury students and the way that they get involved with the topics they choose to discuss. Aileen Bourne explored stereotypes and gender roles in her spoken word piece You know the type suggesting;

‘She's the type of girl whose legs I notice, stems that look like they’re about to snap, the weight of the pressure just all too much fragile tendrils under the weight of blossoming. Or maybe it’s the weight they need to gain.’

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Tahlia Jameson gave voice to adult magazine addressing the reader as ‘sugar’, ‘darling’ and ‘honey’ in Well hello there, the magazine’s sultry tones declaring; ‘I am draped in a fine, glossy layer of plastic perfection, just enough to differentiate me from these flimsy pinups that call themselves entertainment. They share my shelf, reproduced with no meaning, to be concealed in the top drawer of every stingy motel room…’ And then there was Emily Cooper who boldly called out catcalling in the ferocious piece Smile which opens in a confronting way with;

‘Hey, hey bitch! Why don’t you smile, bitch? To the two middle-aged, white men who, living up to their stereotype, hit each other on the arm to inform each other of my presence — or rather, the presence of my ass and the non-attendance of my teeth. Hey, hey bitch! Why don’t you smile, bitch? Mechanical bitch face, lips locked, steel bar, determined, chained bitch face…’

Then there is beauty - Imogen Weston created a thoughtful and contemplative piece using allegory to convey the story of the Rose, Earth and Sun.

‘Winter had been harsh. Icy winds buffeted the soil, and cold rain had washed away any source of nourishment from the edge of the frozen earth. There was no warmth, no place of respite. But slowly and surely the cold winds faded. Little microorganisms began their long task of returning nutrients to the soil. Life returned and magnificent Mother Earth was renewed. Small bugs scurried around in the undergrowth. Birds began singing their harmonious songs once again. ‘Spring has come,’ Father Sun whispered, ‘it’s time to wake up’. The little rose gingerly opened its buds. Sensing the warmth, new leaves sprung forth from its stem, soaking up the sunlight. Its roots burrowed deep as it drew nutrients from the soil. The little rose grew strong, its stems thickened, dotted with thorns, leaves now a deep green. Small rosebuds formed, still closed, still shy, sitting gently on the end of thin twigs. When the time was right, slowly the buds began to bloom. Caressed by sunlight, the rosebuds opened, fragile and fragrant. A wondrous perfume filled the air. The small flowers were of such a brilliant colour that all passing animals stopped to see them…’ And what about the toasts? Jackson Erhart –Bruce wrote a celebration of The Little Things. ‘…Tonight is about you. You, the onions that go with the sausage. You, the bacon that so vastly improves the burger. You, the cover of the novel, that makes people go, “hey this might be worth a read.” Tonight is about the last cookie, in a packet, and the way it winks at you mischievously. The last minute in an hour. The euphoric feeling you get from crossing the last thing off your to-do list. Because this is a toast for the little things, for the forgotten things, for the things that don’t get talked about…’

Some students captured moments real or imagined. Rich experiences can take place when we travel and Eva Marker recalled a memorable experience: …When we emerged from the station, we were thrown into mid-city mayhem. Everyone was commuting to work, and we were a few clueless tourists. It was crazy how diverse the city was. There was an ancient church next to a brand new apartment. The iconic red telephone boxes were sprinkled about. Patches of grass broke up the concrete ground. The smell of smoke was hidden behind the smell of fresh rain. Through all the people and the worn down footpaths, London seemed peaceful, almost timeless.

Year 10 English students played with poetry. They experimented with figurative devices and different poetic forms coming up with fun and evocative images, crafting vivid pictures using simile and metaphor. Sometimes I am like a brain. Fragile, high maintenance, but highly resilient and surprisingly knowledgeable. Rory Rasmussen

The thought is a spider, dragging its thin legs through my brain. It corrupts my every thought. Spinning a fine web around my happiness, never allowing it to escape. Ella Christensen The moon is a sly old cat, her eyes yellow and bright. Slowly does she prowl, ready to pounce, for the old cat’s hungry and she feeds on light. She swipes at the world with her velvet soft paws, Purring whilst licking her sun specked claws. And at last when she’s full and the world has gone grey, She closes her eyes to begin a new day. Abby Douglas

The first thing I remember seeing was Big Ben. It was under construction so I couldn’t see the bottom section. I was blown away. Wow, I thought, this is real. When I walked around the entire church-like building, Big Ben was as large as it was tall. We wandered through a courtyard of vibrant flowers to the river where we could see the London Eye. Circular patterns shimmered on the water from the rain earlier that morning. The air was still fresh on my face as we crossed London Bridge…’ EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

Humour can also allow a student to reveal their personality and engage the reader. Cameron Pozza reinvented the fairy-tale 'The Emperor’s New Clothes', transforming it into a retro-styled rap The Emperor’s New Groove complete with musical accompaniment. It was a long time ago, with the flyest of clothes, there was a rich Emperor spending all of his gold, he didn’t care much for many other problems, he just wanted clothes, Oh boy did he want ‘em. When a couple of swindlers, they came by, saw how much he spent, and he didn’t bat an eye. They said they could weave, the Emperor was ecstatic, they saw his mind was weak, and knew he had to have ‘em.

CHORUS The Emperor’s new groove, all in the nude, he should have thought twice, it was a trick so crude. The Emperor’s new groove, all in the nude, he should have thought twice, it was a trick so crude.

When they were done the Emperor couldn’t believe it, he didn’t see anything, he thought they had weaved it a special garment that no one else had, but really he was naked, standing out, unclad. The swindlers were laughing, they had just played a trick, he was too late but that wouldn’t make him quit. Standing out waving, into the crowd, the Emperor was duped, but he stood out proud. REPEAT CHORUS

What is also wonderful is our students’ ability to then analyse their writing and demonstrate awareness of its construction and purpose. It is important that students can convey their understanding of the process of creation. Michael Thompson constructed a clever reworking of the nursery rhyme The Crooked Man using a multiplicity of voices. A segment from his reflection on its development reads: ‘The original The Crooked Man reads very differently to how it would have in the early twentieth century; it is a nursery rhyme, sung by children. But, as is seemingly tradition with all nursery rhymes, a darker precedent is set in today’s world, contextualised by history. Reading today, the ominous undertones of the original piece are unmistakable. What exactly is the crooked man? Is he deformed, a hideous monster? This certainly seems to be the interpretation in popular culture. The piece is an attempt to bring the original rhyme to its lighthearted self once again. While it could still be considered a story of crime and corruption, it is light in tone and consequence; characters are exaggerated versions of early 2000’s British crooks and cops. It is a setting that is silly but takes itself seriously. There are many allusions to crookedness throughout the narrative, every character in my piece is crooked in some fashion, though without the adjective of crooked ever being mentioned. The setting’s presentations represents this as the apartment block itself is cramped and the flats are oddly shaped. The chiro is ‘crooked’ in the sense that he embezzled his patients out of excess amounts of money through medical bills but also through the nature of his profession. Officer Cadence, the officer representing Nottingham PD is the cat in the narrative; their crookedness stems from the “investigative tax” they demand be paid. Much like the cat that catches the mouse in the nursery rhyme, Officer Cadence is after Rodney O’ Heart, the piece’s mouse; his name bears some resemblance to the word ‘rodent’ itself. Rodney is quick to back down after being threatened, as it is in his implied nature…’ Yes, critical literacy is important and by providing students with the tools and opportunities to create a text, take a text apart, shred it, jump up and down on it, and ultimately rebuild it we can strengthen their ability to analytically view a text. They learn to comprehend what they are bombarded with every day on the internet, television, fiction, film, newspapers and magazines.

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Oh yes, there was our Year 10 Creative Writing Anthology too…

THE CLASS 'PICK & MIX' Creative Writing does not have a formula. It is part feeling and part instinct, and it is most definitely hard. Writing creatively asks you to put a piece of yourself on the page, and it asks you to stand up and be judged; writing creatively is a confronting experience. These students have done just that. They have been willing to stand up and have their work read and considered by others, take risks, and try new things, even if I have had a few funny looks when I have said 'Today we are doing…' They have not let an unfamiliar style, genre, or form stop them. Author Annie Dillard said, "the sensation of writing… is the sensation of spinning, blinded by love and daring. It is the sensation of a stunt pilot's turning barrel rolls, like alligator wrestling, at the level of the sentence." The class have embraced the frightening, fabulous, freewheeling nature of creating, they have wrestled their alligators and crafted work with humour, heart, a wry eye, careful thought, and originality. As a class, they have experimented widely and challenged themselves to step outside of their comfort zones. They have tried poems, prose, scripts, different points of view, focused topics, visual responses, fairy-tale transformations, free choice pieces from wherever they take inspiration, and more. I have loved their quiet focus, their humour, and each of them has created work that stems from their interests, imaginations, and personalities. This book, 'A Mixed Bag', represents the Creative Writing Class of 2019 and the wide variety of pieces you will find in its pages. There might be a sweet boiled lolly, a squishy gummi bear, an oozy, melting chocolate, tangy sherbet, a light bite of fairy floss, or a hit of sour worm. Dip in! Mel Smith Creative Writing Teacher EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

Eva Marker A Charming Story A slipper of glass, so fine and so rare, that every maiden, was in search of a pair. A girl of cinders, in song with a bird, sweeping the tiles, a knock was heard.

A man of looks, opened the door, stepped dirty inside, coating the floor. She called for thirds, one dressed in silk, one so vivacious, one sour like milk.

Gushing and rushing, the shoe had to be tried, slipped on five feet, each of them lied. But the shoe did not fit, Cinders foot stuck tight, the Prince was lost, the Footman set it right.

Off came his boot, in his small foot slid, both had a wide smile, their love no longer hid. The Prince and the Footman, rode off, the shoe carried, to the grand, royal castle, where they got married.

Maya Cullen Langley Morning Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3am, everyone is asleep. No one is up to experience the secrets that the night keeps. The breeze sways with the sounds of hushed whispers and honest thoughts.

The moon is high up, silence is loud

The night a comforting blanket,

this evening. The weight of my

heavy and thick

head falls onto the pillow. My body

Although the mind resumes

sinks into the mattress, it is easily

its dangerous taunts,

mistaken for a cloud. Tired eyes

the blanket becomes suffocating,

gently flutter as they close. My mind

no longer a loving caress.

is wondering, finding what dream

You count to five, slowly, carefully.

will be screening tonight.

The air returns it leaves you to wonder who else is up at this time of slumber?

Lily Robinson Dream

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Lauren Raschella Cinderella over text

Don't forget to put the washing out!

Pleeeeeeeeease let me go to the ball!!

Cinderella: Hey babe, my snob of a step mom won’t let me attend the ball. I’ve tried begging and pleading but I don’t think she’s going to change her mind. I’m so sorry.

Cinderella, I’ve already made up my mind.

The answer is still NO! But Prince is going to be there, he invited me to the ball. I must go I’ve already swept, washed and tidied the entire house. Prince is going to be there? Absolutely not that is final Cinderella. Now go along and finish sewing your sister’s dresses they mustn’t be late to the ball.

Prince Oh no! I was really looking forward for tonight, maybe I could talk to her? I’m sure it will work they do call me Prince (Charming) around these parts. Cinderella: Oh my… that could work! You are amazing. And you’re MY Prince Charming

Ring Ring Ring…

But that is simply not fair! I’ll never get this chance again! Don’t you dare give me attitude Cinderella, now go to your room!

The full 'Mixed Bag' Anthology is available in hard copy by contacting Mel Smith, Key English teacher.

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On 28 June, Emma Hislop attended the Poverty Summit for Young People run by the UN, in partnership with the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly.

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he first-of-its kind Poverty Summit was run entirely by and for young people, positioning young South Aussies as global leaders. The purpose of the Summit was to create a space where young people could discuss and utilise the Sustainable Development Goals to identify and develop real-world solutions to poverty, applying a local focus to a global issue. Over 200 students in Years 10 - 12 represented more than 29 South Australian, public, private and independent schools to discuss how to create a world where no child lives in poverty. I attended this event on behalf of Eynesbury as I thought it would be interesting and of benefit to my studies. I am very pleased I went. We participated in a range of activities including:

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Developing recommendations for the Commissioner that will be included in a report to Parliament about the ongoing Poverty Project.

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Designing a campaign on a particular issue facing young people in poverty.

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Listening to the key note address and panel of passionate young people.

The event drew on the Commissioner's findings from her Poverty Survey undertaken from January through to June this year, to which more that 1,000 young people responded. A summary of these findings was presented at the Poverty Summit to provide a context for the workshops and panel discussions throughout the day. The Commissioner expressed confidence in the “diversity of young people who would be gathering to bring a unique perspective to one of the biggest social issues of our time.” My group designed a campaign tackling the issue of sanitary products availability for young women living in poverty. This is often seen as a taboo topic and issue, therefore our group believed that it would be an effective topic to address.

Australia’s Youth Representative to the United Nations, Kareem ElAnsary, gave an inspiring keynote address sharing his insights on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030 which features as its first goal the elimination of poverty for all children everywhere by 2030. The part of the day that I enjoyed most was posing our questions to the panel of passionate young people. It was really interesting listening to their ideas and having the opportunity be able to ask further questions. My question that got put forth to the panel was ‘You have talked of the theory of universal income and how an individual’s ‘worth’ or ‘value’ should not be dependent on their contribution to society. How do you believe that we can run a successful society where there isn’t a requirement for all people to make a reasonable contribution. Is this not the current premise of our successful democracy?’. It was an enjoyable event and am thankful for the opportunity. I highly recommend participating in the event next year if you have the chance!

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Emma Hislop, Year 10

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This year, teachers have grasped the benefits of our city location in many ways, One of the most enriching of these for students is the opportunity to hear from and work alongside some of the many industry experts on our doorstep.

he Year 12 Economics class heard from Matt Carter, Senior Representative from the South Australian office of the Reserve Bank of Australia, who presented on the students to make how the Reserve a positive impact in Bank of Australia their careers, giving functions to some very interesting manage inflation insights into a modern in Australia day entrepreneurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and outlined life from a very the impacts of One of the many benefits of a central city location is authentic perspective Monetary policy in the availability of industry experts on our doorstep - the students really Australia over the appreciated listening last few years as to Phil's journey from part of the overall manufacturing building industry policy mix to achieve price stability, and better ways to innovate, Phil is also a well-respected materials in a shed, to today's sustainable economic growth and keynote speaker who often portfolio of successful businesses. low unemployment. It gave the addresses university students and students the opportunity to make international conferences! Fundamentally, the students a connection between current learned about the qualities economic management of the entrepreneurs need to succeed, Australian economy and the theory He spoke to our students about the future of entrepreneurship that entrepreneurship is a mindset, they have been studying. for business owners, innovators failure is part of the journey, and and entrepreneurs to help guide passion is critical to success. Students in Year 12 Business and Enterprise had the opportunity to hear from Phil Scardigno, a successful and renowned local entrepreneur and innovator; the founder and managing director of the Axis Group, a large, well known private manufacturing company located in Adelaide. He is also the man behind brands such as MonstaRenovate and Gripset Industries.

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When he's not running his companies and thinking of bigger

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BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE

hinking about when I was a student I always enjoyed the stories my teachers would tell. The stories were just so much more interesting and made what we learned about real. Research supports that student understanding of content is enhanced when they are able to make a connection to what they already know, bringing the material into the real world. For Business and Enterprise students have been exploring the nature of business and the complexities of business operations. Phil Scardigno, Founder of Axis Manufacture and Managing Director of the Axis Group told his entrepreneurship story to the group. His journey leading a small manufacturing business in Adelaide to create the Axis Group gave students a real understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship. He now has a few more Linkedin followers. Economics students need to appreciate how economics underpins many of the life decisions they make, shapes society and how it relates to the real world. Genevieve Knight from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research in Adelaide

explained how her journey from a school student with an interest in economics lead her to a position where she now advises government about policy using data and research. Later in the year I told the story of how a variety of red roses, so popular on Valentine’s Day, illustrates globalisation. Accounting seems so disconnected from a student’s daily life. However, media stories of fraud, embezzlement, and misuse of funds by a trusted employee clearly illustrates the importance of good financial management and control. Understanding how someone was able to ‘cheat’ the accounting system provides a deep understanding of accounting processes. So as a teacher, I appreciate that understanding requires the information to be interesting and relevant. Stories are engaging, help students make a connection to what they already understand, and a useful way to disguise what can be quite mundane. I am just hiding the vegetables on the ‘plate of knowledge’.

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Tim Williams Business, Accounting, and Economics Teacher

TO AUSTRALIA - Matilda and Me

DANTE McDONALD - YOUNG WRITERS’ AWARD 2019 2ND PLACE SENIOR POETRY

hank you Matilda. Thank you for the endless days at the beach, with you and my mates. Thank you for a meat-lovers pizza in the caves as the sun goes down. Thank you for a stolen salty kiss with a towel over our heads. Thank you for the joy in my heart on the walk home, sprinting from shade to shade to keep our feet safe from hot bitumen. Thank you for the feeling of lying in bed exhausted, still being able to smell the sunscreen, trying to ignore the sand on my sheets. Thank You Matilda. Thank you for everything. I love you Matilda. But you’ve been lying to me. I’m ashamed. I’m ashamed that I love you, and I’m ashamed for doing nothing about it. You’re beautiful, but you make ugly choices. Please Matilda, stop lying. Stop lying to me, stop lying to everyone else. But most importantly Matilda, stop lying to yourself. ‘Ad - vance Aus - tra-lia Fair’? Are you kidding me? We’re incapable of advancing whatsoever. Even when most of us agreed, it took us years, years to allow same sex couples to participate in the institution of marriage. We won’t consider changing the date, even though it creates a day of pain and torment for our first people. And for what reason? Your barbeque on another day will mean less? Give me a break.

We’ve given a symbolic apology for one horrid thing that we did, why won’t we change the horrid things we do today? We’ll shout that “We’ve boundless plains to share” we’ll shout that loud and proud. For those “Who’ve come across the seas.” But only if you look like us. Only if you jump through enough hoops. Only if you can risk staying where you are long enough. Only if you fit the mold. Otherwise, you’re a “Boat Person” we don’t want you you must be stopped. Matilda, why won’t you listen? To the doctors who tell you that these children, children you allow to become gravely ill in detention centers need to be admitted to hospital. To the bureaucrats who created your detention centers, who admit that they don’t achieve what they’re supposed to. To the academics who tell you that your efforts to minimise terrorism create more division, more pain, more anger, and in turn, more terrorism. Matilda, why won’t you listen to simple facts? That children are choosing to end their lives, rather than remain in your camps? That you’re imprisoning indigenous populations at a rate appallingly higher than their share of the general population. That the only crime committed by so many, by these people whose freedom you’re taking is defaulting on fines? You take their freedom for a finite number of days, or months, or years. But for many of them, you take their chance at prosperity forever.

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And as a jolly swagman sets up camp by a billabong. We’ll take great pride in that we are that jolly swagman. And we’re right! We are that jolly swagman. Trespassing. Thieving. Taking advantage of those around us. And ignoring the consequence of our actions. And all the time, singing, laughing and taunting. Running from ramifications of our behaviour. Matilda, why won’t you change? Why won’t you share our relative plenty? Why won’t you change the laws that lock up nonviolent people? Why won’t you admit that nearly everything we did for so many years was wrong? Why won’t you admit that what we continue to do is wrong? Why won’t you admit that we were, and always have been thieves? I hope that we’re at least headed in the right direction by the time my generation can make meaningful change, but I’d be surprised. It’s a pathetic situation I’ve found myself in, deciding that we’ll just have to wait for people to die, so that my country can move forward. But I contribute to it, it’s partly my fault. I won’t do anything to challenge beliefs, challenge those people in my own life, It’s easier to be polite, to keep quiet, to let them spout their racist sludge.

If I can’t find the courage to Advance Australia Fair, how can I expect others to do anything? Deciding to make a real effort to effect change is up to every single one of us, because Matilda is not an arbitrary ‘them’ Matilda is me. Matilda is you. And Matilda is those who pull us back. But Matilda is also the youth of today the Weet-Bix kids, the leaders of tomorrow who will push us forward. I hope we can change. I hope it’s not simply a juvenile wish. That one day I can be truly proud. That one day I can celebrate you without feeling like a racist. That one day I can be proud of something something honestly worth being proud of. Proud of us. With a towel over our heads, and joy in our hearts. Matilda and Me.

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This competition has changed my life! Before this, I was unsure of my future pathway, but I am now researching property and real estate degrees.

The quality of the program - individuals work to the best of their ability - so much support & care - so much teaching & confidenceso much reward & accomplishment in every respect for these young people - can be set up for their future fantastic program.

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Jason Wong Year 11

Dina Turner, EAL Teacher

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CHAMPIONSHIPS

he Schools Auction Idol Championship is an Australian and New Zealandwide program, founded in 2007 by South Australian Auctioneer and Home Marketing Consultant, Lindsay Warner. Students in this program participate in several months of training before going on to compete in heats, performing a live, mock auction in front of judges and an audience.

privilege of working with none only than Lindsay Warner himself! Lindsay and his colleague, Todd Foulds, attended our college each week to teach the EAL classes the foundational skills required for the program, with a small group of students going on to work closely under Lindsay's personal mentorship in preparation for entry into the championship heats.

of May at Cornerstone College. Back on our Campus, staff watched the live stream of the Final online and had a nervous wait for the results. Unfortunately, Jason missed out on the number one spot, which instead went to Mitchell Hawke from Cornerstone College, a deserving competitor.

The program not only works towards the Championships, but also assists students to develop valuable life skills, such as public speaking, professional presentation and legal knowledge.

Year 11 student, Jason Wong, an international student from Hong Kong, was one of these highly motivated students, and with over 25 years of industry experience behind him, there could have been no better mentor for him than Lindsay.

However, to get through to the finals of this competition is a win in itself. The program requires a huge amount of motivation, selfdiscipline, creativity, courage, hard work, time and more. On top of all of this is the need to understand the complex legalities involved in the real estate auctioneering process.

For several weeks in Semester 1, all of our EAL students took part in this program and had the incredible opportunity and

After many weeks of training, guidance and practice, Jason went on to compete in the Grand Final of the Championships, held at the end

And let's not forget that Jason did this, and delivered his mock auction, all with English being his second language! Incredible stuff!

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MATHEMATICS I

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been another outstanding year for the Mathematics program at Eynesbury Senior College. Students taking mathematics are exposed to a diversified maths program which allows students to develop their own maths skills, making maths a positive experience for all.

to some fantastic results, with 6 students receiving Distinctions and 2 receiving credits. Over 80% of our students received a credit or higher in the competition, which was fantastic. Michael Pham did exceptionally well receiving a score of 75 which put him in the top 5% of all students competing in the competition. Well done, Michael!

Current research and trends in mathematics highlight the need for mathematics to be an integral part of education in schools, both now and in the future. The anticipated jobs of tomorrow predict the need for this, particularly when our society becomes increasingly Students have had the technologically dependent. An opportunity to participate example is the development in the Adelaide University of Artificial Intelligence which Enrichment Program where will require programming and students were able to work on mathematical thinking as an challenging problems with likeessential skill. It is for this reason minded students in a university that at Eynesbury we endeavour to environment. In each session, ensure all of our students pursue students had 3 hours to go over problem-solving questions which their mathematics to as high a level as possible to help them in making they could discuss with other students, lecturers from university future choices in their careers. and university students. One Next year, I look forward to of the most important things enhancing our Maths program to gain from the activity is that even further, with the introduction answers are not as important of a dedicated STEM specific class as the development of problem for our Year 10s and the ongoing solving skills. development of our recently We also had students completing formed STEM Club. Peter Law in the Australian Mathematics Key Mathematics Teacher Competition in Term 3 which led Our students have worked hard throughout the year and many have taken opportunities to complete in extension activities provided during the school year.

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AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE HIGH TEA

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he Australian Defence Force (ADF) High Tea helped to illustrate the many pathways there are for women within the Defence Force. It was attended by a range of female students from across the state.

pathways. My group leader was Tammy, a member of the Navy. She had joined after leaving school and demonstrated how the ADF enables a good work/ life balance while also providing employees with valuable opportunities. Each group was The High Tea provided the involved in activities that worked opportunity to analyse the to build our group chemistry as qualities of effective female well as our understanding of the leaders, such as Jacinta Arden and importance of effective leadership. Michelle Obama, and the benefits It highlighted how anyone is of being a strong leader who uses capable of becoming a leader if compassion and the ability to they are taught the appropriate emphatically understand the needs skills. At the end of the High tea we of others who may be influenced by were given a tour, as well as a Q&A your decisions and actions. session. We were divided into groups and each had an ADF leader from either the Navy, Army or Airforce. They talked to us about our specific needs but also gave their personal experiences and

The High Tea was an interesting experience that demonstrated the benefits of joining the ADF. Subsequently the attendees from Eynesbury were emailed about an all-expenses paid trip to Canberra

in order to attend the ADFA open day, further showing their commitment to us as they valued our interest in pursuing a tertiary education option with them. The High Tea was an interesting experience that demonstrated the valuable qualities of leaders, the benefits of joining the ADF and rewarding experiences that it can enable. I also appreciated learning more about the range of career options for women, demonstrating the ADF’s supportive nature for their female employees. I will continue to consider this option for the studies I pursue after I complete Year 12.

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Cayleigh Stock, Year 12

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INTERNATIONAL

WOMEN'S DAY International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. This year, 5 students and 7 members of staff attended the annual IWD Breakfast celebrations at Adelaide Convention Centre. Year 11 student, Taylor Portelli, tells us more.

nternational Women's Day has been running for over 100 years and on the 8th March 2019, I was lucky enough to be one of four Eynesbury students invited to attend the celebratory breakfast held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Each state hosts the IWDB, however, Adelaide has the largest celebration, with over 2500 people in attendance. TIckets for the event sold out in under 25 minutes.

Jane spoke about her personal experiences with gender inequality, a woman's role in society, and their worth as they age. The breakfast is open to anyone and I am so grateful and personally thank Lindy Neilson for securing the tickets and enabling me to attend. It was a fabulous, motivational event which celebrated women's achievements and contributions in society, and also recognised how far the feminist movement and strive for equality has come and still must come in order for a fair society for all genders.

The IWDB is an annual event and was this year hosted by the Leader of the Opposition in Senate, Penny Wong. The 2019 breakfast was filled with inspirational speakers and role models, notably Jane Caro as this year's guest speaker.

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The breakfast enables any person who identifies as a woman to feel inspired, motivated, and supported. It is an amazing experience to share with friends and colleagues and a time to reflect on women's roles in society and the breaching of the general ideas for what society deems they should be.

Also attending the event was the current Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, who briefly spoke about Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy in regards to women, and the party's personal experience with quotas. Premier for South Australia, Steven Marshall, also attended the event, however he was not a speaker.

The 2019 International Women's Day Breakfast exceeded my expectations and hopes, and was well worth the 4am start for me to arrive at the event on time! The function was inspirational and made me proud to be a woman and a feminist. It celebrated the many achievements and contributions of women in our society.

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Taylor Portelli, Year 11

his year's Formal for students in Years 11 and 12 was held in the opulent Ballroom at The Playford Hotel. The theme for this year's event was 'A Touch of Gold' to match the luxurious Art Nouveau decor of the venue.

The Formal Committee worked hard in ensuring a fabulous evening was had by all. Guests enjoyed canapes and mocktails in the lobby on arrival, before two further delicious courses at their tables. Music was provided by Ryan from Majick Entertainment, a modern photo booth experience by Aloha Photo Booth Co., and Event Photography captured the formal Formal photos!

THE FORMAL Formal Committee members, Cayleigh Stock and Thomas Wedding spoke on behalf of the students and teachers Tim Williams and Holly Langridge presented the coveted awards on the night which included not one, not two, but THREE Queens!

KING Kieran Heinrich QUEEN(S) Aileen Bourne, Grace Watson and Cayleigh Stock BEST DRESSED FEMALE Amelia Boyt BEST DRESSED MALE Cameron Pozza and Thomas Wedding BEST GAL PALS Faith Chin and Sanjhi Shah BEST BROMANCE Kieran and Le French Boys CUTEST COUPLE Tanis Scaffidi-Muta and Thomas Zadow MOST LIKELY TO: WIN THE LOTTERY BUT LOSE THE TICKET Memphis Bevan GET ID'D WHEN THEY'RE 30 Thomas Zadow BECOME A COMEDIAN Joe Cook

CITATIONS Semester 2

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WHERE ARE

THEY NOW

2011 graduate, Matt Bradshaw, has literally 'Googled' his future! Here we find out more about what life beyond Eynesbury had in store for this high-flyer!

att Bradshaw started at Eynesbury Senior College in 2010 under the Principalship of the late John Warren, winning a scholarship for the duration of his academic journey with us. Graduating in 2011, Matt went on to commence a degree of High Performance Computational Physics at Adelaide University. Quickly realising this wasn’t the right course for him, Matt switched to Mechatronic Engineering in the first Semester of his studies, graduating in 2015 and gaining a software tester role with the Australian Government. “It wasn’t a perfect fit,” says Matt, “but it was a good entry point for the software industry.” Remaining with the Government for 18 months, Matt then switched to a software developer role before moving into the private sector, joining a small Adelaide-based company called Appvation. “I built some cool stuff, including Australia’s first official driver’s license app (MySAGov) and the Easy Vote election assistant,” Matt says. In mid-2018, Matt made his next move to another software

company, but almost immediately was contacted by none other than Google to arrange a job interview. As you would expect from such a prestigious name, the hiring process was rigorous, taking about three months and a number of remote interviews. Matt was flown to California for a final on-site interview and in September was told he had the job. In November, Matt and his husband, Gerard, packed up their lives here in Australia and moved to The Golden State of California where they have lived since. “Since getting to Google I've had the opportunity to work on some pretty interesting projects with some great people. I primarily work on Android Messages with the goal of making simple communication tools available to everyone,” says Matt. “Google is unlike anywhere I've ever worked. I'm surrounded by enthusiastic people who are willing EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

to learn and grow to meet their goals. I have autonomy to decide what I work on, and the company is very flexible and accommodating. Rather than telling people what to do and how to do it, Google gives us the freedom to find something great and pursue it. In many ways Google feels a lot like Eynesbury did.”

Are you, or do you know an old scholar of Eynesbury? We want to hear from you! 2020 marks our 30 year Anniversary that's a lot of students who have come and gone through the classrooms of either our original Kingswood campus, or the more recent Franklin Street building. So, we hope to reconnect with enough old scholars to organise future reunions and catch ups! If you have a story to share - perhaps you have landed your dream job, reached a personal achievement, recently got engaged, married or had a child - please contact Sarah Hegarty on shegarty@eynesbury. sa.edu.au. Or reconnect with your old classmates and teachers at our new Facebook Group - search Old Scholars of Eynesbury Senior College.

Above: Google campus Far left: Rainbow flag in California Left: Matt and husband, Gerard's, wedding

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Below: Second day at Google

“It has been pretty exciting but it's been such a blur! So much has changed in the last year, and it's been challenging but incredibly rewarding getting used to life here. The people are all fantastic and North America has some of the most beautiful nature I've ever seen. There's always something fun happening, be it San Francisco Pride, or the Tesla shareholders meeting 5 minutes from my office.” You can connect with Matt on Instagram @mattbradshaw001, he says, "If anyone from Eynesbury wants to talk to me directly they can reach me on there, and I'm always happy to consider people for referral to Google."

GETTING PERSONAL Last year I married my husband Gerard. He's the love of my life and the best person in the entire world, and I know for a fact that I wouldn't be where I am without him.

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It’s safe to say Matt’s life has come a long way since his Eynesbury days.

Think of yourself as a student for the rest of your life and whatever you do, keep learning. Learn about yourself, learn about others, and learn about the world. Do that and all else will follow.

I'm a gamer, a Tesla fan, and a huge supporter of veganism. I love building gadgets to make my life easier at home - I recently finished building a system to text me when my washing machine finishes a cycle for example. I wish I read more often but I never find the time, and my favourite book is currently the Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan.

Matt is speaking in this article personally and not as a representative of Google. Any opinions specified in this article are solely Matt's own opinions and not those of his employer.

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WHERE ARE

THEY NOW

We talk to 2012 Graduate, Liana Tsalamangos, about her life beyond Eynesbury in the fascinating world of psychology! When did you join Eynesbury and what year did you graduate?

I joined Eynesbury Senior College in 2010 for Year 10 and graduated in 2012. What prompted the move? I wanted to move to Eynesbury for a new challenge and to experience a high school setting that would ready me for university. What subjects did you study in Year 12? I took the following year 12 subjects at Eynesbury; French (Beginners), Research Project, Business and Enterprise, Economics, English Communications, Mathematical Methods, and Psychology. I also studied Modern Greek (continuers) at a Greek language school which counted towards SACE. How do you feel Eynesbury prepared you for life and study after Year 12? Eynesbury provided me with an opportunity to become an independent learner, gave me the space to meet peers from similar and diverse backgrounds, and also encouraged me to develop my time management and organisational skills. I believe this learning prepared me for managing study and life after high school. Did you always want to be a psychologist and what inspired you to follow this path? No. I changed my mind about a career path many times! Careers I considered included commerce and teaching. The interesting psychology classes I took in Year 12 and the volunteering and work experience I had while studying at university inspired me to become a psychologist.

Tell us a little about your journey after you graduated Eynesbury and what you are up to now. After Year 12, I studied a Bachelor of Psychological Science degree at the University of Adelaide from 2013 to 2015. I continued my studies at the University of Adelaide by commencing an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science in 2016. While studying in Adelaide, I volunteered across a range of settings including university peer mentoring. I also had paid employment at Life Without Barriers in a program that provided support to Asylum Seekers and Refugees living in the Australian community. I then moved to Perth, WA to study a Master of Psychology (Clinical) program at Curtin University from 2017 to 2018. This move enabled me to grow both professionally and personally as I balanced full-time study and casual work, experienced shared student accommodation and made new friendships. After finishing my Masters program, I could apply for general registration as a psychologist. I moved back to Adelaide and started working as a psychologist within SA Health. I have worked across different settings in SA Health with both children and adults. I am currently working with an adult population in SA Health and undertaking the registrar program for endorsement in the practice area of clinical psychology. The registrar program is a period of supervised practice enabling you to develop the competencies of a psychologist in the area of practice you studied in. My next goal is to complete the registrar program and gain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.

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What are the most rewarding and the most challenging aspects of your job and do you have any advice for someone considering a similar career? The most rewarding aspects of being a psychologist include sharing psychoeducation and strategies with people to help them understand their experiences, feel validated and cope better with their emotions, thoughts, and behaviour. Seeing people achieve their goals, and enjoy improved mental wellbeing is rewarding. Some of the challenges include managing competing work demands and working with complex presenting issues. In my experience, maintaining good self-care and talking with supervisors are two ways to work towards managing challenges and making a career in psychology sustainable. If you are considering a career in psychology, it may be helpful to attend psychology information sessions

at university open days to learn more about the role of a psychologist, the diverse practice areas of psychology and the pathways to registration. Getting some work or volunteering experience in a psychology-related area may also be helpful. What is the most important lesson you feel you learned at Eynesbury and what did you enjoy most about your time with us? While at Eynesbury, I learned the importance of a positive work ethic and the value of perseverance. I think it is helpful to always have a go where you can in life, to be open to new learning and to ask for feedback from teachers, lecturers, supervisors, and your peers or colleagues. The passionate teachers at Eynesbury made my high school experience a valuable one. I enjoyed being surrounded by teachers and peers who were enthusiastic about learning and sharing knowledge.

TEACHER FEATURE MARGARET -ANN COPELAND

PSYCHOLOGY AND ENGLISH TEACHER

When I was young I actually wanted to be an art teacher, but life took me in a different direction. I started teaching when I was in my forties, once my children had started school. I had completed my degree previously and did my graduate diploma of education when my youngest child was in Year 1. In 2004, SACE introduced Psychology as a subject, which meant my degree, with majors in Psychology, and Sociology, with a fair bit of English thrown in, was relevant for secondary teaching. Of all the jobs I have done, I think teaching is the one that came easiest to me – not that it is easy, but I enjoy the communication aspects of teaching. I enjoy being in the classroom with the students very much, their energy and friendliness is beautiful.

I was very lucky to get a job at Eynesbury as a graduate teacher, I still hold that record of being the only one at the school – my colleagues all have experience at different schools…but I had all that life experience! Working with young people is wonderful, and teaching Psychology has the bonus of being about everything! Nothing is irrelevant really, because it is the study of human behaviour, thoughts and feelings. Working at ESC is particularly rewarding because we are a small, intimate community of teachers and students. We really get to know the students even if we do not teach them. For me having a relationship with my students is crucial. Students who want to learn and achieve their best create the dominant culture in our school. It is this attitude that sets the tone EYNESBURY TIMES 2019

in the classroom and helps us as teachers to do our job effectively. My advice to young people is to always be curious and understand that learning and education creates interesting people. Furthermore, it is important to be kind to oneself and others; it will make life more pleasant!

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Eynesbury Times 2019 Year Book

Articles inside

International Women's Day

ADF High Tea

Schools Auction

Mathematics

UN Youth Summit

To Australia - Matilda & Me

City Benefits

Bringing Learning to Life

English

Politics

Mission Australia

Visual Arts

Drama

Science

EMP

Student Liaison Groups

Love Your Body Week

French Connections

Spring Poetry Festival

Tristan Kerr Collaboration

Canberra

A Toast to the Little Things

Oliphant Science Awards

What I about Eynesbury

Class of 2019

Back to Back Victory

Mentor Classes

Terrace Taskforce

Principal's Note