Yearbook Edition
EYNESBURY TIMES 2020
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From the Principal Class of 2020 Results Highlight High Achievement Awards Mentor Classes Eynesbury Student Pathways The Year of Online Learning A Toast to Isolation Transition Morning Generation Equality OzKids in Print - Taylor Portelli Blackout Tuesday Wellbeing with Belinda Ol Pejeta Conservancy Wear it Purple Visual Art & Design Politics, Power and People Drama - Picnic at Hanging Rock Oliphant Science Awards Legal Studies Business Innovation Science Citations Creative Writing Eynesbury Mentor Program (EMP) Counsellor’s Corner with Cathy
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Eynesbury Times, a celebration of community, activity and achievement in a year like no other. The year began in relative innocence before the impact of a novel coronavirus began to bite. We experienced disruption, delays and cancellations to events that are normally such a big part of the Eynesbury year, such as the trip to the Canberra National Constitutional Convention, the formal and our determination to become the first school to win three Mock Trial Competitions in a row thwarted by a postponement that lasted all year. We held our breath as our graduation was the last event held in the Town Hall before restrictions were imposed at midnight, just before a further lockdown.
We recognise the struggles and challenges of this year, including: • the isolation of learning or teaching from home • those IT hassles, bandwidth blocks and Zoom headaches • the strain of constantly washing hands and remembering to remain distanced at 1.5 m apart • the added difficulties for so many of our international students, away from family hugs and home cooking. We applaud the persistence, generosity and creativity of our community in rising to the challenges of COVID-19, and invite you to read through this edition with impressive Yr 12 results and their destination pathways, enjoy the creativity of visual arts and creative writing, thoughtful Oliphant Science Award essays and many photos capturing the year that was. CLAIRE FLENLEY
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CLASS OF 2020 45% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OVER 90 PLACING THEM IN THE TOP 10% OF THE NATION 21% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OVER 95 PLACING THEM IN THE TOP 5% OF THE NATION
TAYLOR PORTELLI
COLLEGE DUX
GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S COMMENDATION
RUBY BRIFFA
(The highest accolade of SACE)
ATAR: 99.3
EYNESBURY SCHOLARS YUQUAN (AUSTIN) SU SIENNA CRUTCHLEY TAYLOR PORTELLI FAITH CHIN RUBY BRIFFA
2020 HONOUR ROLL RUBY BRIFFA
99.3
FAITH CHIN
98.3
THENUL AMARATUNGA
98.25
SARAH EDWARDS
97.6
TAYLOR PORTELLI
97.6
CHINENYE ACHUSIOGU
97.5
AMELIE FRANCHI
97.3
THI HONG MINH (AMBER) PHAN
96.9
JADE KAM
96.3
YUQUAN (AUSTIN) SU
95.95
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Max Bartlett - Accounting, Sienna Crutchley - Australian & International Politics, Faith Chin - Biology & General Mathematics, Thi Hong Minh (Amber) Phan - Business Innovation, Ruby Briffa - Chemistry, Emily Dodd - Drama & Visual Arts, Phuong Anh Le - French Beginners, Amelie Franchi - French Continuers, Daisy Gibson Legal Studies, Yuquan (Austin) Su - Mathematical Methods, Physics & Specialist
Mathematics, Brigid Roche - Modern History and Paris Adams - Psychology.
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HIGH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ACCOUNTING Max Bartlett
FRENCH CONTINUERS Amelie Franchi & Jade Kam
AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL POLITICS Paris Adams, Sienna Crutchley Jackson Erhart-Bruce, Daisy Gibson & Taylor Portelli (2019).
GENERAL MATHEMATICS Faith Chin, Sienna Crutchley & Phuong Anh Le
BIOLOGY Chinenye Achusiogu, Emma Hislop (Year 11), Ruby Briffa Thenul Amaratunga & Faith Chin BUSINESS INNOVATION Thi Hong Minh (Amber) Phan CHEMISTRY Thenul Amaratunga, Ruby Briffa, Sarah Edwards & Farnaz Jalili DRAMA Emily Dodd ECONOMICS Thi Hong Minh (Amber) Phan ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE Phuong Anh Le, Le Khai Quynh (Winnie) Nguyen & Thi Hong (Amber) Minh ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES Emily Dodd, Brigid Roche Amelie Franchi, Sarah Edwards Chinenye Achusiogu & Taylor Portelli ENGLISH Christine Biju & Ruby Briffa FRENCH BEGINNERS Phuong Anh Le & Hien Mai Tran
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LEGAL STUDIES Daisy Gibson, Taylor Portelli & Emily Dodd MATHEMATICAL METHODS Anh Tuan (Jack) Pham, Alexandra Stephenson & Mianning (Ted) Zhu (2018) MODERN HISTORY Paris Adams, Zilya Dautov, Angela Galantomos & Brigid Roche PHYSICS Yuquan (Austin) Su & Sarah Edwards PSYCHOLOGY Paris Adams, Cam Binh (Bianca) Ha, Ruby Briffa, Emma Hislop (Year 11), Jade Kam, Brigid Roche, Taylor Portelli, June Kam, Hong Anh (Lacy) Pham , Sanjhi Shah & Cayleigh Stock RESEARCH PROJECT 2019 Sienna Crutchley, Sarah Edwards Jackson Erhart-Bruce, Taylor Portelli & Chinenye Achusiogu (2020) SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS Yuquan (Austin) Su & Thi Nhu Hau (Bella) Pham VISUAL ARTS Emily Dodd
BELINDA SZILLER’S MENTOR CLASS AILEEN BOURNE
ANGELA GALANTOMOS
KAI HE
Aileen has been a respected and popular member of our school community for the past four years. She has been involved in numerous school activities and has volunteered on many occasions, helping with fundraising for charity organisations and assisting with setting up Harmony Day and Wear it Purple activities. Not satisfied with successfully completing SACE and gaining a 90+ ATAR in 2019, Aileen took on Maths Methods, Chemistry and a Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. We have no doubt that Aileen will be successful in her future endeavours.
Throughout Angela’s two years at Eynesbury, she has been friendly, respectful and helpful towards both teachers and peers. Her consistency of effort and determination to achieve her best have been commendable. She is particularly proud of her efforts in Modern History for which she received a High Achievement Award. We have no doubt Angela will be successful in her future endeavours, and we wish her all the best with her aspiration to study Health and Medical Science.
Kai has been a friendly and polite student throughout his time at Eynesbury. He has displayed a quiet confidence in his academic ability and maintained a mature approach to his studies. Kai has an interest in environmental issues and plans to go to Canberra to do an environmental course.
KAREN HOANG
SHA’ILA JEHANGIR Sha’ila has been in numerous groups and activities at school and volunteered on numerous occasions to help with fundraising activities, refurbishing the terrace, and setting up Harmony Day. Sha’ila’s most memorable moment; “Jade and I were in the fourth floor when our curious minds wanted to know what was behind the Emergency door. Jade lifted the door open, while I was waiting behind her when a piercing alarm shot across the building. We were both very shaken by the noise but were still managed to laugh our heads off!” We wish Sha’ila every success with her future study in Health and Medical Science.
DAVID HO
During Karen’s two and a half years at Eynesbury, she has demonstrated a mature approach to study and settled into the adult learning environment. Karen was pleased with achieving straight As in Year 11, which was useful for Uni applications in 2021. We would like to thank Karen for her contribution to Eynesbury, and wish her every success with her future.
David has been a respected member of our school community for the past two years since joining us from Vietnam. His approach to study has been positive even when faced with difficulties. David has a strong sense of justice and a good sense of humour. David also has a great appreciation of air conditioning, often asking for the cooling to be on in class. His funniest memory is “every moment in Specialist Math lessons”. We would like to thank David for his contribution to Eynesbury, and sincerely wish him every success with his future.
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BELINDA SZILLER’S MENTOR CLASS CONT. RILEY KAMP
JADE KAM
JAX KOO
Riley is an accomplished Slam Poetry performer and competitor, and has attended Creative Writing at Eynesbury purely for the love of it. He has shown initiative and interviewed world experts in autism, Tony Atwood and Temple Grandin, for his research project. In addition to his studies at Eynesbury, Riley undertook a Certificate III in Auslan language at TAFE SA. With this qualification, he hopes to present an Auslan news show for the deaf community. He was the highest fundraiser in the ESC Pawgust Team, raising money to train guide dogs in Australia. We sincerely wish Riley every success for his future endeavours.
Jade has been a respected and popular member of our school community for the past two years. In addition to her studies at Eynesbury Senior College, Jade successfully undertook Stage 1 Korean Beginners with the School of Languages, and Human Anatomy and Physiology 1A and 1B at the University of Adelaide through the Headstart Program. Jade has been involved in various school groups and has volunteered to help with fundraising activities. Jade receives High Achievement Awards for French Continuers and Psychology. We have no doubt that Jade will be successful in her future endeavours.
Jax has been a respected member of our school community for the past three years since he joined us from China. Throughout 2020, he has shown himself to be a caring person and loyal friend. His most memorable times at Eynesbury were Year 10 activities. Jax exuded a quiet confidence; however, punctuality has not been an area of strength for him, and his EAL teacher has expressed her concern at the likelihood of Jax missing his flight home when travel is possible again. We would like to thank Jax for his contribution to Eynesbury, and sincerely wish him every success with his future.
GREEN LAW
DUY LE
GORDON LEUNG
Green has been a valued member of our school community for the past two years since he joined us from Hong Kong. He has shown himself to be a humble, talented and polite young man. In addition to his studies at Eynesbury, Green successfully studied Japanese Beginners (Stage 1 & 2) with the School of Languages. We have no doubt Green will be successful in his future endeavours, and he has our sincere best wishes.
Duy has been a popular member of our school community for the past two years since joining us from Vietnam. He immediately settled into the adult learning environment of Eynesbury Senior College and during his time here has demonstrated an independent and mature approach to study. Duy exhibited a very calm and capable demeanour, rarely seen flustered or bothered by stress. Duy plans to attend Le Cordon Bleu next year and then in his words “do business, invest and travel”. We have no doubt that Duy will be successful in his future endeavours, and wish to thank him for his contribution to Eynesbury.
Gordon has been a respected member of our school community for the past two and a half years since he joined us as an international student. Gordon enjoys a good argument and is a strong supporter of justice, particularly with respect to his home of Hong Kong. He has worked very hard this year and improved his grades significantly. His most memorable moment was to watch his first non-colour (black and white) film for Psychology homework. Gordan receives a High Achievement Award for English as an Additional Language. We wish him every success in his aspiration to work in the field of aviation.
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WINNIE NGUYEN Winnie joined us two and a half years ago from Vietnam. Winnie has successfully been able to balance her school commitments with outside interests; including involvement with the Vietnamese Student Society at Uni SA and studying Stage 2 Vietnamese Background with the School of Languages. Winnie has always been hard-working, friendly and helpful, volunteering to make delicious cold rolls for Harmony Day. Her most memorable time at Eynesbury was making a new friend, her “bestie” Bella. Receiving many academic citations, Winnie has always been a highly motivated and independent learner. Winnie receives a High Achievement Award in English as an Additional Language. We wish her all the best with studying for a double degree in Psychology and Business at Uni SA.
AMBER PHAN
Amber joined us two years ago from Vietnam as an international student. She is a mature, reflective person and counts her greatest achievements as gaining self-confidence and becoming a more independent learner, always striving to achieve the highest academic standards at school. Her most memorable moment at Eynesbury was the Open Day in which she met her new friends and teachers. Amber receives High Achievement awards for Business Innovation, Economics, English as an Additional Language and Mathematical Methods. We would like to congratulate Amber on her academic achievement, and sincerely wish her well with her aspiration to study a Bachelor of Commerce.
MADDIE OLIPHANT Maddie has maintained a close network of friends during her time at Eynesbury and enjoyed the social aspect of school life. Maddie’s funniest memory was Jonny Daly cutting an apple in half with a metal ruler during a class and subsequently offering half to the teacher. She plans to study a Bachelor of Mathematical Science, but is planning on deferring for a year. We hope that Maddie will be successful in her future endeavours, and she has our sincere best wishes.
ALEX THOMAS Alex has been a lively and popular member of our school community for the past three years. He has enjoyed the freedom and social aspect of life at the College and has formed a close network of friends. He managed to adapt well to the unique learning environment and formed productive working relationships with his teachers and peers. While Alex wasn’t officially involved in many activities, he had to see Tim and Tyson a lot in Year 11, which he maintains felt like an activity. Next year, Alex plans to go to Uni. We hope that Alex will be successful in his future endeavours, and he has our sincere best wishes.
BELLA PHAM Bella joined us two years ago as an international student from Vietnam. She has enjoyed the social aspect of life at Eynesbury and has formed a close network of friends with similar aspirations. Aside from her studies at Eynesbury, Bella undertook Stage 2 Vietnamese Background with the School of Languages and volunteered at school to make delicious cold rolls for Harmony Day. Bella has always been a highly motivated and independent learner and has maintained a high achievement across all of her areas of study. Bella received High Achievement Awards for Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. We would like to congratulate Bella on her academic success, and sincerely wish her well with studies next year in Mathematics Teaching at Adelaide Uni. RACHEL VAN Rachel has been a valued member of our school community for the past two years since she joined us from Canada. Her approach to study has always been positive, even when she has faced difficulties, growing increasingly resilient during her time at Eynesbury. Rachel has exhibited a good sense of humour and friendly nature, and she has demonstrated a willingness to help others. Rachel has many talents and she successfully undertook the LCM Examination of the University of West London in piano. Rachel’s most memorable time has been making friends with Jade and Sha’ila (and Wirra the border collie). We have no doubt that Rachel has a successful future in store. PAGE
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PAUL XIE Paul has been a valued member of our school community for the past three years since he joined us as an international student from China. Paul has shown a great love of history and has studied Modern History at Eynesbury. In addition to his studies at school, Paul has successfully undertook Stage 1 and 2 Chinese Background with the School of Languages. His greatest achievement is completing his studies and finishing school. Paul hopes to go to university but may take a gap year in 2021. We hope that Paul will be successful in his future endeavours, and he has our sincere best wishes. MAX BARTLETT Max has been a highly respected member of our school community for the past two years. During this time he has demonstrated an independent and mature approach to study. Max has assisted with prospective students as a trial day buddy and has also generously offered his time to act as a tour guide at a College Open Day. Despite many commitments outside of school, including casual work at Coffin Bay Oyster Farm, as well as playing football for Norwood Redlegs and Goodwood Saints, Max learnt to manage his time well and keep up with his schoolwork. His hard work resulted in a High Achievement Award for Accounting. In the next few years he would like to win the lottery and buy a yacht and 17 cars but believes he will probably be a poor Mining Engineering uni student. Whatever the future brings, we wish him every success.
SANDRA CORNELL’S MENTOR CLASS RASMUS AHLGREN Rasmus joined Eynesbury in 2019 and has remained focused on his studies with always a clear goal in mind for his future. He has shown a great deal of resilience in what was a challenging year for many. His funniest memory of Eynesbury is seeing Tim get electrocuted in Physics. Post Year 12, Rasmus plans on living in Mozambique but is eager to return to South Australia to complete his studies in electrical engineering or epidemiology. We know Rasmus will be successful in his future endeavours, and he has our sincere best wishes. SIENNA CRUTCHLEY During Sienna’s three years with us, she has exhibited a friendly and pleasant nature, and has also demonstrated a willingness to help others. She has been involved in various school activities, such as the Formal and Events Planning Group and the Social Justice Group. Sienna considers her acceptance into the 2020 National Schools Constitutional Convention to be her greatest achievement, despite the fact it was cancelled due to the pandemic. She is also a proud member of the grand final winning team in the Law Society of South Australia Mock Trial Competition in 2019. Sienna receives High Achievement Awards for Australian and International Politics, General Mathematics, and the Research Project.
TILLY ATKINSON Tilly has been a valued member of our school community for the past three years. She settled well into the adult learning environment of Eynesbury Senior College and formed productive working relationships with her peers and teachers very quickly, appreciating the guidance and support offered. She has maintained a positive outlook and has made good use of the opportunities offered to her. Tilly has been involved in various school activities, including the Social Justice Group. She has also balanced her studies with outside commitments such as the Mylor Valley Pony Club, for which she obtained a Chief Instructors Award, and waitressing work at Gourmet House, Hahndorf. We hope that Tilly will be successful in her future endeavours, and thank her for her contribution to Eynesbury. JONNY DALY Over the last three years, Jonny has exhibited a friendly and pleasant nature, and has demonstrated a willingness to help others. He has been involved in various school activities, including the Social Justice Group, for which he facilitated various fundraising events for charity, and he has kindly assisted prospective students as a trial day buddy. Jonny has been able to combine his school commitments with sporting interests, including tennis and playing soccer for the Adelaide Hills Hawks. We would like to thank Jonny for his contribution to Eynesbury, and sincerely wish him every success in his pursuit for a career in engineering or architecture.
JESS FROST
BIANCA HA
Jess has been a valued member of our school community for the past two years. During her time at Eynesbury, she has been involved in various school activities, including the Social Justice Group, for which she facilitated various fundraising events for charity. Jess has been able to balance her school commitments with her participation in ballet, netball, football and drum lessons. She reports her research project on the effects of technology on children’s fine motor skills as her greatest achievement. We would like to thank Jess for her contribution to Eynesbury and sincerely wish her every success for the future as she pursues a career in neuropsychology.
Throughout Bianca’s time at Eynesbury, she has continued to improve her proficiency in the English language and has regularly sought assistance to reduce some of the language barriers she experienced. Bianca has been involved in various school activities, including Harmony Week. She also participated in charity work during school holidays in Vietnam, donating food and clothes to the disadvantaged and teaching English to children as a volunteer for the Hoa Phuong Do charity organisation. It is no surprise Bianca is planning a career as a nurse or psychologist because of her love for helping others. Bianca receives High Achievement Awards for English as an Additional Language and Psychology.
ROLEX LA Rolex has been a valued member of our school community for the past two years since joining us as an international student from Vietnam. He has maintained a close network of friends with similar academic objectives and has formed positive working relationships with his teachers. It has been pleasing to see Rolex’s confidence and proficiency with the English language increase during his time with us. He understands that this development must continue in order to assist his future academic growth. Rolex is working towards a career in the hospitality industry.
CLEM JORDAN-PEARSE Clem joined Eynesbury three years ago and has always been polite, friendly and respectful of others. He kindly assisted a prospective student during a trial day, conducting himself in a mature and helpful manner as a trial day buddy. Clem has been able to balance his school work with his sporting commitment at the Bridgewater Soccer Club. He has also been heavily involved in his home community, helping to build a community garden and participating in volunteer work to save vines which had been impacted by the December 2019 Cudlee Creek bush fire. Clem is exploring careers in environmental policy and management.
GILLIAN LEE ANH LE Anh joined us three years ago as an international student from Vietnam. She immediately settled into the adult learning environment of Eynesbury Senior College, and during her time here has demonstrated an independent and mature approach to study. She has been involved in various school activities such as the Formal and Events Planning Group and hiking trips. Anh has successfully balanced her studies with participation in Vietnamese community ventures such as road trips and festivals. Anh receives High Achievement Awards for English as an Additional Language, French Beginners, and General Mathematics. She is planning for a career in HR and Tourism.
Gillian has been a valued member of our school community for the past two years since joining as an International student from Hong Kong. Throughout this time, she has continued to improve her proficiency in the English language and has regularly sought assistance to reduce some of the language barriers she has experienced. Gillian has participated in various school activities, including being a member of the grand final winning team in the Law Society of South Australia Mock Trial Competition. She wants to remain in Australia to complete her tertiary studies and then begin a career in nursing.
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SANDRA CORNELL’S MENTOR CLASS CONT. ANNIE NGUYEN
TIM NGUYEN
IVY PHAN
Annie joined us two years ago from Vietnam on an academic scholarship. During this time, Annie has demonstrated a mature approach to study and has been well suited to the adult learning environment of Eynesbury Senior College. She has always been polite, friendly and respectful of others. Annie has been able to balance her studies with her employment at Lacquer Nail Lounge, and has maintained a positive outlook despite the challenges she has faced as an International student without close contact with her family. We would like to thank Annie for her contribution to Eynesbury, and wish her every success for the future.
Tim joined Eynesbury Senior College in 2019 as an international student from Vietnam. Tim has maintained a consistently high effort and a determination to succeed throughout his time at Eynesbury and has appreciated the guidance and support offered by the unique learning environment. He has successfully balanced his school work with other commitments, including playing handball and working at a news agency. According to Tim, his electrifying experience in Physics is his most memorable experience with us. He has promised to never touch high voltage wires again. Tim is planning on studying Business Management and wants to learn how to drive.
Ivy joined our school community two years ago as an international student from Vietnam. She came to Eynesbury with a high level of literacy and has further improved her proficiency with the English language during her time with us. Ivy has always been polite, friendly and respectful of others. Her most memorable moments have been preparing for drama productions. We would like to thank Ivy for her contribution to Eynesbury, and sincerely wish her every success as she plans to study Innovation and Entrepreneurship and start her own business.
LAP PHUNG
TAYLOR PORTELLI Taylor has been heavily involved in multiple school activities. She won the John Warren Endeavour for Excellence and Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork awards, and reached the Grand Final of the UN Youth EVAT Delegates Conference. Taylor also participated in the South Australian Schools Constitutional Convention and was selected to participate in the National Australian Schools Constitutional Convention. Taylor has had writing pieces published in the Spring Poetry Anthology and Oz Kids in Print. Along with her Year 12 studies this year, she commenced University study in the Adelaide University Headstart Scholarship Program. Taylor has achieved High Achievement Awards in Australian and International Politics, English Literary Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology and Research Project.
AUSTIN SU
Lap has been a valued member of our school community since joining us at the start of 2020. He has maintained a consistent effort and determination to succeed throughout his time at Eynesbury and has appreciated the guidance and support offered by this unique learning environment. Lap is a talented cook and has used this skill working for a few restaurants whilst maintaining a regular program of study. He says Zoom lessons are his funniest memories. We hope that Lap will be successful in his future endeavours and wish him all the best in his pursuit to becoming a billionaire!
Austin has been a respected member of our school community for the past four years since he joined us as an international student from China. Austin has displayed a high level of application and achievement across all of his subjects throughout his time at Eynesbury and shown a steady improvement academically. He received citations for outstanding achievement in Physics and Mathematics in Year 12. Austin has been able to balance his school commitments with other activities, including soccer and restaurant work. Austin is interested in a career in quantum engineering. We wish him all the best.
MEL SMITH’S MENTOR CLASS PARIS ADAMS Ebullient, kind, and enthusiastic, Paris has had many achievements, both academic and extracurricular, as part of many student liaison groups. However, she says her most outstanding achievement is ‘figuring out who I am and who I want to be.’ She loves how Kahoots get wildly competitive and wants to ‘get better at reading faster’ because it took her a year and a half to finish Firestarter. Paris receives High Achievement Awards for Australian and International Politics, Modern History, and Psychology. Paris plans to work, travel (when she can) and study Psychology, and we wish her every success.
LAINI BUNYAN Laini is to be commended on stepping outside of her comfort zone in many ways while with us. She is a determined young woman, who after endeavouring to overcome obstacles on her own, she appreciates the support provided by from others, and she is a firm friend. To complete her Year 12 studies, Laini has undertaken a Certificate III in Business at Queensford College and Stage 2 Photography at Thebarton Senior College whilst studying with us. She hopes one day to skydive, and we think her family is less enthusiastic about this goal. Laini has gained much from her time at Eynesbury, and she takes these skills with her. We wish her every success as she pursues a career with the police force.
DANNY BEDFORD Danny has two pieces of advice; he says to be open to new experiences as they might inspire a passion in a particular field or career and that he has realised the financial and weight implications of eating out for lunch too often. Optimistic and friendly, Danny has grown in stature as a learner. He knows it is really really really important to hand in drafts and will fondly remember Margaret-Ann’s tangents. We wish him every success as he pursues a pathway in teaching, and then he too will be chasing drafts.
TIFFANY CHAN Tiffany is friendly and thoughtful. She feels she has been brave studying in Australia and meeting so many new people. She has valued the strong working relationships she has built with her teachers. During her time at the College, Tiffany has studied Korean through the School of Languages. She is an enthusiastic and prolific cook, having one weekend made over 100 dumplings, and she can’t choose between pancakes and waffles and thinks there should be panaffles. Her good sense of humour and kindness will be assets as she pursues a career in nursing, and we wish her every success.
AMELIA BOYT Amelia is a thoughtful young woman with many talents at her disposal; she is both creative and analytical, balancing her diverse abilities very effectively. Amelia has also been involved in the school community as part of the Formal and Events Planning Group, Social Justice Group and Mock Trial Team, and has acted as an Open Day tour guide and Trial Day Buddy for potential students. She is also the owner and operator of Brookdale Horse Riding and is an ambassador for Headspace and on their youth reference group. A skilled performer, you would have seen her in Picnic at Hanging Rock, and she says the production of Dance Nation in Year 11 was a blast. We have every confidence Amelia will enjoy success in a double degree in Psychology and Criminology. STANLEY CHEUNG (CHEUNG KWAN LOK) Cheung Kwan Lok (Stanley) is focused and driven. An accomplished hurdler and sports coach, he knows where he is going and how to get there. He is a 1st place champion of the 110mH in the VIVA All School Games and continued training even with a bone fracture. Living and studying overseas, he feels, has matured him. We have every confidence that Stanley will make the most of all future opportunities as he seeks to study sports science or human movement at UniSA or Flinders. PAGE
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EMILY COOPER
ZILYA DAUTOV
EMILY DODD
Emily is passionate about the rights of others and is willing to lend her voice in support of those at risk. She has also participated in the broader community of the school by giving up her own time to be involved in the formal and events planning committee, social justice group and mock trial team. Emily has also managed her scholastic commitments, including completing a Certificate III in Business at Queensford College, with her endeavours outside of school as a staff member at Bunnings and an elite netballer. She is also a skilled creative writer, having her poem ‘Girly’ published in the SAETA 2020 Spring Poetry Anthology and other pieces in the Eynesbury Times. Emily has gained much from her time at Eynesbury, and we wish her every success for the future as she pursues pathways in the area of business and establishing a family gin distillery.
Zilya is highly motivated and has received citations for effort and overall academic achievement. She has very successfully balanced her scholastic life with other commitments: she has been involved in supporting the non-profit organisation The Believe You Can Foundation since 2018, coaches at her tennis club, and was selected to represent Australia in the annual 3-week SELET program in Kazan, Russia 2019. Zilya receives a High Achievement Award for Modern History. As a well-rounded and perceptive individual, we do not doubt that Zilya will be successful in her future endeavours and she has our sincere best wishes.
Outwardly calm, Emily is proud of her personal growth since moving to the city. She wants us to remember to ‘always just be you, as when trying to fit in and be someone else, you are the worst you’. Emily is committed and creative setting high standards for herself; reflected in her strong academic record and outstanding achievement citations for Drama and English Literary Studies. She is a gifted writer, talented artist, moving performer, and budding filmmaker. Emily receives High Achievement Awards for Drama, English Literary Studies, Legal Studies and Visual Arts. We congratulate Emily on her achievements and look forward to seeing her work on the screen as she pursues a career in film-making.
JACKSON ERHART-BRUCE Jackson has been involved in the school community in a range of student liaison groups, attended the Politics Constitutional Convention, placed in the Young Writer’s Award prose category, and was published in the SAETA 2020 Spring Poetry Anthology. Jackson is a balanced young man who also played soccer for the Hills Hawks during 2018 and 2019 and was an Under 13 soccer coach in 2 019. Jackson receives High Achievement awards in Australian and International Politics and Research Project. We wish Jackson every success as he plans to study Law and Advanced Arts at the University of Adelaide.
AMELIE FRANCHI Amelie has a passion for philosophy which has flowed into her work this year. She discussed Descartes, in French no less, for her French oral examination. She believes she has grown into herself and is a reflective thinker. She has received citations for her efforts and outstanding Achievement in French Continuers and English Literary Studies and has extended herself undertaking a Headstart course in Psychology at the University of Adelaide and completing a Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. Amelie receives High Achievement Awards for English Literary Studies and French Continuers. As a well-rounded, deep-thinking, and discerning individual, we do not doubt that Amelie will be successful in her plans to study Midwifery.
DAISY GIBSON Daisy is a vibrant, caring young woman. She has been involved in the Social Justice Group, and was instrumental in organising a series of bake sales to raise funds for the Butterfly Foundation. She has received academic citations for her subject achievements and has been rewarded with a full academic scholarship to ANU to undertake a double degree in Law and International Relations. Her funniest moment is Tim’s ‘smashing’ avocado toast lesson in Economics. Daisy receives High Achievement Awards in Australian and International Politics and Legal Studies. Her committed, caring nature will stand her in good stead, and we wish Daisy the very best studying Law and Political Science at ANU.
MEL SMITH’S MENTOR CLASS CONT. AILEEN HU
ALEXA NGUYEN
Aileen is kind and respectful in her dealings with others and proud of the way she has become more independent. She is grateful to the support she has received from Cathy and Sandra. She has also demonstrated a commitment to her future, investigating and pursuing entry into a range of courses, including a range of Information Technology pathways. Aileen has grown by becoming a more active contributor to her learning, developing her confidence in herself and her abilities. She has shown cheerfulness and resilience, and we wish her every success in the field of IT either here or in China.
Alexa is committed and optimistic. She has demonstrated commitment to her studies and to immersing herself in different cultures. She is attentive and involved in class, enabling her to be a productive member of a group when working with her peers. She says banh mi and Vietnamese sweet desserts are her favourite comfort foods and make her feel better when stressed. She has managed her time effectively, also studying Vietnamese Background through the School of Languages. We sincerely wish her every success for her future as she pursues a Bachelor of Business (Information Strategy and Management) at UniSA.
NICKY SCHORTZ Quietly spoken, Nicky, is a self-determining young woman who drove the decision to study interstate, relocating from the NT to further her education. During this time, she has been responsible for managing both her studies and her home life as she has lived independently. She has faced the challenge of being separated from loved ones this year due to restrictions and should be proud of her resilience. Nicky is keen to pursue a career in Business and is looking at studying at the University of Adelaide, we wish her every success for the future.
JAYDE TURNER Jayde has been a caring member of the Eynesbury community involved in a range of student liaison groups. She feels that she has ‘been able to grow in my own skin, understand life better than I did before and trust my decisions.’ She values the beautiful connections and friendships she has made at Eynesbury. She is an enthusiastic actor and performed in the Stage 2 Drama Production ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’. Jayde plans to study Event Management or Drama at university, wanting to explore band management, festival organisation, and theatre performance further, and we wish her every success for the future.
BRIGID ROCHE
Brigid is a reflective thinker who is very self-aware and considerate of other points of view. A personable young woman, she has made valuable contributions in both formal and informal group situations that encapsulate a range of perspectives with care. She has received citations for her outstanding achievement in Stage 2 English Literary Studies and Modern History. A lover of Spain, she has walked the Camino Trail and undertaken Beginners Spanish. Brigid looks forward to travelling, broadening her horizons, and exploring the many options open to her. Brigid receives High Achievement Awards for English Literary Studies, Modern History and Psychology. As a well-rounded, deep-thinking individual, we know Brigid will be successful in her future endeavours.
ALEX VOON Alex is a personable and optimistic young man and says his greatest personal achievement is not failing Biology. That said he feels Eynesbury has made him more academically focused, and is proud of the effort he has put into his work and assignments. He has developed greater confidence in his abilities. One day he would like to go shark cage diving in Port Lincoln, but for the moment he plans on taking a gap year while exploring what he wants to do in the future, and we give him our very best wishes for the future.
FIONA THOMPSON’S MENTOR CLASS CHINENYE ACHUSIOGU Chinenye joined us this year on an academic scholarship to complete her secondary studies. She has been dedicated to achieving at her absolute best with the aim to study Medicine. She receives High Achievement Awards for Biology, Chemistry, English Literary Studies, and Mathematical Methods. After school she plans to learn French and Igbo and take the time to work on her creative hobbies of sewing and make-up. We wish her all the best in all her pursuits.
CHRISTINE BIJU Christine came to us this year as a Year 13 to complete her studies and consolidate her grades with the aim to get into Dentistry. As well as studying English with us, Christine expanded her education with Stage 2 Health, Integrated Studies and Women’s Studies. Christine considers her greatest achievements this year are her grades and her motivation to do her best. She receives a High Achievement Award in English. We wish Christine every success in her aim of studying a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) at La Trobe University.
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ISAAC ALLCHURCH Isaac joined us at the beginning of Year 11. A quiet achiever, Isaac demonstrated his creative skills in both Drama and Design. Isaac has been able to balance his school commitments with his part-time work at Prancing Pony as a kitchen hand for over three years. As a testament to his ability to manage his time efficiently, Isaac has been able to successfully balance his school and work commitments with his interest in film making, entering the international silent film competition and achieving selection in the top 30 films with his production Sally and Sock. Isaac hopes to use these talents to studying creative industries and launching his own film company in the next few years. We wish him every success. RUBY BRIFFA Ruby joined us in the middle of Year 11. She feels that Eynesbury provided her with the environment to extend her learning and other opportunities such as studying at University through the Headstart program and to attend the Year 12 Leadership conference earlier in the year. Ruby receives High Achievement Awards in Biology, Chemistry, English, and Psychology. She plans to study Health Science at Flinders Uni with the possible long term goals of studying Medicine or Paramedics. We wish her every success.
THENUL AMARATUNGA Thenul comes to us a Year 13 student, keen to extend his subject range and improve his ATAR with the aim of getting into Medicine, possibly in the Eastern states. Thenul receives High Achievement Awards for Biology and Chemistry. Always willing to share his knowledge and understanding with the rest of the class, we would like to thank Thenul for his contributions to the College and wish him every success for his future endeavours.
HOLLY BRIGGS Holly has been at Eynesbury since Year 10 and holds an academic scholarship. She has been involved in many aspects of college life including the Music group and being involved in Open Days and in raising money and awareness for the Butterfly foundation through a bake sale and a table tennis tournament. She has also been studying a Certificate III in Music. Holly plans to go on to study Philosophy at university with the long term aim to lecture in the topic.
HUY BUI
FAITH CHIN
Huy has been at Eynesbury since Year 10 when he joined us from Vietnam. Forming a close network of friends, Huy has enjoyed the social aspect of life at the College and appreciated the freedom of this unique environment. When asked about what he values best about his time here, he stated that he has just enjoyed being at Eynesbury, and made specific reference to Tim’s jokes. Huy plans to go to university to study a Bachelor of Business Management. We wish him all the best for the future.
Faith returned to us this year as a Year 13 student with the aim to improve her knowledge, broaden her education and improve her ATAR. Faith is quick to volunteer, always has a smile and is a valued member of the school community. She has very successfully balanced her school commitments with her many interests outside the school, including being the winner of the 2018 Gymnastics South Australia’s Rhythmic Levels Female Athlete of the Year, training at Aelita Rhythmic Gymnastics Club ten hours a week, and coaching at Mitcham Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Faith receives High Achievement Awards in Biology and General Mathematics. She hopesto study Oral Health in 2021, and we wish her all the best.
RHEANA HOPKINS Rheana came to Eynesbury at the beginning of the year to complete Year 12. She did so whilst demonstrating her creative skills in English, Drama and Design. Rheana plans to take a gap year next year and then hopes to study at the MAPS film school. We wish her every success in her endeavours. WINKY HUNG Winky is an international student from Hong Kong. Winky considers her best achievement balancing her studies and her private life, maintaining her relationships and her fitness while dealing with the pressures and demands of Year 12. Winky plans to return to study in Hong Kong, but hopes to return to Adelaide as a permanent resident in the future. We wish her all the best in all her ambitions.
FARNAZ JALILI Farnaz came to Eynesbury from Iran at the beginning of Year 10. Once here she earned an academic scholarship to continue her studies, of which she is proud. Achieving many awards, it is not surprising that Farnaz has been offered a place in the Flinders University Medicine program and has an interview for the University of Adelaide. Farnaz receives High Achievement Awards in Chemistry and Mathematical Methods. As well as her ambitions to become a good doctor, Farnaz hopes to dedicate part of her time to fighting for women’s rights. We wish her all the best for a strong future
SARAH EDWARDS Sarah came to us as an accelerated Year 10 in 2018. She has been involved in many extra-curricular activities, including numerous competitions. Sarah received first prize in the Oliphant Science Competition writing section and she was a finalist in the Young Writers Awards. Sarah was also involved in the Student Robotics Club of South Australia as Vice-captain and competed in Sydney. Sarah receives High Achievement Awards in Chemistry, English Literary Studies, Mathematical Methods, Physics and the Research Project. Sarah plans to study a degree in Engineering or a double degree including Arts. We know she will excel in whatever direction she takes.
HARRY KOSTRZEWA Harry came to Eynesbury in 2020. He feels his greatest achievement this year has been to pass Maths. Harry tells me that next year he plans to take a gap year before going to University to study Geology. There has also been some discussion of him joining the air force. Whichever direction Harry takes, we wish him all the best.
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FIONA THOMPSON’S MENTOR CLASS CONT. TAMMY NGUYEN
KYLE PHAM
MAI TRAN
Tammy came to Eynesbury from Vietnam in Year 11 and since earned a scholarship to continue her studies. She is most proud of her academic achievements, achieving straight As in Year 11 and continuing to achieve well in Year 12. Her fondest memories of Eynesbury relate to the love, support and advice she received from friends, teachers, mentors and other staff. Tammy receives a High Achievement Award in English as an Additional Language. She plans to return to Vietnam for a gap year where she will volunteer to teach English to children of poor families in her neighbourhood and look after her grannie while she decides where her passion lies before committing to a uni course. We wish her every success.
Kyle came to us as a shy student from Vietnam at the beginning of Year 11. Since then she was awarded a coveted Eynesbury International Continuing student scholarship and has demonstrated herself to be strong and focused student. Kyle considers her best achievements as learning new knowledge that she will find helpful for her future and her most memorable moment was her first lesson here at Eynesbury; it was so different from anything she had known. Kyle plans to go to uni to do an undergraduate degree in Business and then possibly a Masters degree.
Mai came to Eynesbury at the beginning of Year 11. A quiet and friendly student, Mai always has a ready smile for everyone and is always interested in how others around her are faring. Mai receives High Achievement Awards in English as an Additional Language and French Beginners. Mai is undecided at this stage what she wants to do in the immediate future, but with her talents, resilience and perseverance, I am sure she will do well in whichever pathway she chooses. All the best, Mai.
LEO TYSON
MIKE YANG
We welcomed Leo to Eynesbury towards the end of Year 10 and he quickly made his presence known. Despite a cheeky disposition, Leo was always there to help out wherever needed, and has received service awards for various events over his time here. Leo is very proud of improving his organisation and focus in Year 12, getting assignments in on time and receiving an excellence of effort citation for English Lit. His fondest memory is the freedom he felt when he went on an excursion to the Central Market. Leo plans to defer his studies, save, maybe travel, should it be allowed, and take time to decide what he wants to do with his life. We wish him every success.
Mike came to us as a quiet Year 10 from China. Over the years he has blossomed, grown in confidence and effort, and improved his English extensively. Mike has a passion for animals and hopes to work with them in the future. He considers getting fitter over the time here to be his greatest achievement. Mike reports all the memories he has of Eynesbury to be unforgettable. He plans to go to University and has a conditional offer into the animal technician degree at Adelaide University. He hopes to be better at life, and we wish him every success.
KITTY YIN Kitty came to us in Year 11 from China and like most students went home for the summer holiday. Unfortunately a slightly late return due to Chinese New Year and living next to the Wuhan province meant that Kitty was unable to return to Australia. Despite this, and with the support of her teachers, Kitty has been able to complete her Year 12 studies from China. This has been an amazing feat for all concerned, with issues of communication, technology and time zones all needing to be overcome to achieve this end. We congratulate Kitty on her tenacity and perseverance.
EYNESBURY STUDENT PATHWAYS
90%
OF STUDENTS WHO APPLIED TO SA UNIVERSITIES WERE OFFERED ONE OF THEIR TOP 2 PREFERENCES
49%
16%
35%
OTHER EDUCATION 3.9%
LAW PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIAL SCIENCE ARTS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
7.1%
4.7% 5.4% 5.4%
37%
COURSES
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
7.8%
ENGINEERING
7.8% 8.5%
12.4% SCIENCE
ALLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Medicine, Nursing, Health and Medical Science, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine, Midwifery & Medical Science
Animal Behaviour, Exercise Science, Biomedical, Mineral Geoscience, Mathematical Sciences, Science (Advanced Honours) & Psychological
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This year, the development of the COVID-19 situation has inevitably resulted in a few changes to how teaching was delivered at Eynesbury. Fortunately, as a school and staff body, we have been well-placed to adapt and implement these changes quickly and quite seamlessly, minimising disruption to students and teachers.
THE YEAR OF ONLINE LEARNING When it became clear that strict physical distancing measures were needing to be implemented, we decided to undertake an extended trial of online learning to test our readiness for a possible extended school closure. Although, this naturally brings with it some fundamental changes, in many ways, it has continued to be ‘business as usual’ for our students and staff. Indeed, our core model of independent learning principles appears to have enabled a swift transition to this new style of learning for many students.
..our core model of independent learning principles appears to have enabled a swift transition to this new style of learning...
The strengths that we already have as a school have also contributed to enabling a smooth transition process. These include our students’ pre-existing culture of responsibility and commitment to their own learning; our teachers’ expertise and passion, and abiding commitment to quality teaching; the strength of our students’ relationships with their teachers and each other our longstanding approach; to flexibility in learning and teaching, and the ability to offer personalised support; and our existing widespread use of digital tools to support learning and teaching.
So, what changes have been made? Essentially, just one: instead of lessons being delivered in physical classrooms, they were temporarily delivered in ‘virtual classrooms’, predominantly utilising Zoom, in conjunction with the pre-existing digital tools widely used by the school, such as Google Drive, Daymap and Outlook.
Importantly, the Eynesbury Mentor Program – the backbone to all of this support - continued to be delivered.
Otherwise, much remained unchanged.
We recognised the importance for some students that the campus remained open and accessible, so students that chose to do so were still able to come to school, access the internet, facilities and resources, and remain supervised and supported. Come Term 2, we welcomed all students and teachers back on campus. Armed with plenty of hand sanitiser and a heightened awareness of social distancing, together we pushed through.
The timetable for all teachers and students remained exactly the same – including EMP and the embedded availability of teachers outside of class time for one to one support. Learning continued synchronously, with students still required to ‘attend’ their lesson and attendance taken at the beginning of each class, as always.
Learning continued synchronously, with students still required to ‘attend’ their lesson and attendance taken at the beginning of each class, as always. Teachers were available online for the entire duration of their lessons, even when not explicitly teaching, just as they would be in a physical classroom. Students were still able to collaborate in class with each other using Zoom break out rooms and collaboration tools, and shared Google documents. The access to comprehensive wellbeing, engagement and learning support that we pride ourselves on to enable academic and emotional success for all of our students, remains steadfast. Cathy, Mel, Jackie, Heads of Year Level, and Mentors were all still available to connect with when needed.
Key staff continued to collaborate with each other, following the same meeting schedules, to continue to ensure that no student slips through the cracks.
As restrictions in South Australia eased, a sense of relief fell over us all. But if we learnt anything in 2020, it was to expect the unexpected. Days before the Year 10 and 11 exams a statewide lockdown was announced resulting in the difficult decision to cancel exams. It was a rollercoaster of emotions as we prepared for the anticipated 14 day ‘stay at home’ directive. Students elbow bumped their fellow classmates goodbye, expecting not to see each other until 2021. It was the unexpected announcement days later that restrictions would be lifted and, after much internal deliberation, exams proceeded. Well done to each and every Eynesbury student for surviving this turbulent year. Your resilence and determination have been admirable.
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A TOAST TO ISOLATION As we gather, ladies and gents, on our video calls and Zoom, I’d like to make a virtual toast to the isolation gloom. You’re probably upset, whining, “What’s the good in that?” “I’m stuck at home all on my own, I’ve never felt more flat!” “I want to see the world,” you say, “Which country should I choose?” “Maybe Italy, or maybe Spain, even a Ruby Princess Cruise!” Before you rush to pack your bags and get on your $10 flight to Rome, I must, really must, implore you just to sit on your ass at home. That doesn’t mean raid supermarkets of every glove and toilet roll, or walk down Rundle Mall on a pleasant evening stroll. It means to stay seated, stay inside let Netflix be your guide. Watch some Gossip Girl as a pandemic breaks worldwide. No barbecues with the boys, or cheeky girls’ night drinks. No sneaky teenage parties, sure that one really stinks. You’ve been given one instruction, the easiest rule to abide. Just to stay at home, on your phone, just to sit on your backside.
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Yet, you can’t do it, can you? You can’t just sit still. You’ll decide to go outside, and watch society go downhill. You’ll have your little parties, your gaths of over 10, So don’t pretend to be surprised when we’re all locked inside again. So, stay at home. It’s not that hard. Take up gardening, or baking, make a fancy apple tart. Then give it to your neighbour. (Stay 1.5 metres away). Be there for them in these times, even if just from your driveway. Although this virus keeps us apart, we’ve never been more together. Through thick and thin, we will all brave this bad weather. So be kind to each other, lend good old Gran some bog roll. And maybe all together, we’ll do some damage control.
Written by Laura McLeod
TRANSITION MORNING
Semester 1
Transition mornings are designed to ensure our new students are settled, comfortable and any first day nerves are eased. The mornings consisted of some fun ice-breaker games, meeting year level buddies and key staff members, and getting ready for the start of term.
Semester 2
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GENERATION EQUALITY The 8th March was International Women’s Day, with this year’s theme being
#generationequality.
The Generation Equality campaign is bringing together people of every gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion and country, to drive actions that will create the gender-equal world we all deserve. The Generation Equality campaign is bringing together people of every gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion and country, to drive actions hat will create the gender-equal world we all deserve. With IWD falling on Sunday this year, the traditional Adelaide IWD Breakfast, supporting UN Women Australia, was held on Friday 6 March at Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide is proud to host the biggest IWD breakfast in Australia and is the largest annual women’s event in Adelaide. Money raised at the event is donated to UN Women Australia. Over 2500 women - and men - of all ages and from all walks of life attended this event including 17 students and staff members from Eynesbury Senior College.
Women’s stories demand change and transformation. We must bring the private sphere which women inhabit into the public domain and create shared accountability for change. ” Elizabeth Broderick.
This year’s breakfast was once again hosted by Penny Wong - Senator for SA, with the inspirational Elizabeth Broderick delivering a powerful message for the future. She is Australia’s longest serving Sex Discrimination Commissioner, current Chair-Rapporteur of the UN Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls and board member of the International Service for Human Rights and a member of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership Advisory Council, Kings College London, amongst many other awards and ackolades. PAGE
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OZ KIDS IN PRINT - HANDS BY TAYLOR PORTELLI I remember the first time I felt the gentle thrum of the motorbike engine coming to life. There was something different about that day. I’d always ridden on the bikes, placed safe and sound on the seat in front of my grandfather, my small hands gripping tightly to the handlebars, moving with the motion of the bike. That day was different though. Maybe it was something in the air, or maybe it was because, for the first time in my short life, I was in charge. My hands grappled with the too-big handgrips, turning a splotchy white and red. I eased on the throttle and felt complete exhilaration and power. In my hands, I held another’s life; my grandfather behind me, his hands on my waist for support. I remember the first time we went to our place. You follow the drive and make a hard left at the end of the scrubland, continuing through the long luscious wheat fields, all the while praying the share farmer won’t notice, and then at the very highest point you stop. I’m convinced that there is nowhere quite like it. At that one point in the world, everything seems small. I looked over the clouds and the vast expanse of the country and felt power. It was at that point for the very first time I saw my grandfather. As in I saw him. We stayed there with the wind whipping through us until the scent of rain was upon us. It was at this point that I held his hand, and we talked. About everything from the worries of the world to my career dreams. I was eight and didn’t know what I was talking about, but at that point, holding his hand, I was an equal.
I don’t remember the exact moment. I can make up a million different alternatives of precisely how it went down. I don’t know if it was a phone call, I don’t know who it would have been from. Somehow though, we found out, and we flocked. After everything, an old rusty nail was the downfall. That’s the problem with diabetes - you lose all feeling. It turns out an unnoticed rusty nail in your foot for a week can lead to blood poisoning. Who would have thought? When we arrived at the small rural hospital, I held his hand. It felt like in my hand I held his life. For the first time I hated it, it was cold and hard, not warm and strong. The doctor said he would be fine; however, he also said that about my great-grandmother when he failed to diagnose her cancer.
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HANDS BY TAYLOR PORTELLI CONT. It has always baffled me how people act in these situations. You aren’t a doctor and can’t help, so what do you do? Pretend nothing is wrong? Yell at some unknowing doctor or nurse because you do not know who else to yell at? Or simply sit there, holding their hand and trying not to cry? My mum chose action. An hour later, my grandfather was transferred to the Flinders Medical Centre and spent a fortnight in the ICU. After two heart attacks, a stroke, and some amputations, his quality of life was low. I thought about everything I always wanted to say and never did, but still, I couldn’t. I sat there silently holding his hand and hating the world. The man who taught me how to ride a motorbike and treated me as an equal. The man who was like a father to me, crippled to nothingness. What was I supposed to say? There was certainly no instruction manual. Nothing prepared you for hours of constant waiting and the unknown, gripping hands and hope. There was a job that needed doing. So we did it; we always did it. My grandmother shouldn’t have to lift so much as a hand. No instructions and rusted screws made the assembly of the swinging chair more difficult than it had to be. My grandfather bought it for her birthday years back and the promise of “I’ll put it up on the weekend”seemed even less realistic than it ever had. The scent of rain was fast approaching, and the gentle breeze brushing the tips of the wheat gathered speed and power. It was a long, drawn-out, painful process, longer than it ever should have to be. However, the result was triumphant.
The cold never really leaves you, it lives deep down inside of you in the darkest crevice, constantly dipping into any warmth — or so I’m told. To make any actual use of the chair, an exorbitant amount of blankets would be required. It would be worth it, though. Here he could sit, staring out onto the wheat fields, watching crows nest and sheep mindlessly chew throughout the year. And beside him, I would sit, his hand in mine. Eight years had passed since we went to our spot; a lot had happened. Yet, as if a day hadn’t passed, he began to plan our next trip to our special spot. His hand gripped mine strong and warm, fighting away the cold, snapping wind, holding tighter and tighter as we chatted about future hopes.
Congratulations on being published in Oz Kids in Print.
Nicola Stewart, Taylor Portelli and Mel Smith
#BLACKOUTTUESDAY Amongst the COVID chaos in Term 2, the world united in support of the Black Lives Matter movement which aims to build power to bring justice, healing, and freedom to Black people across the globe. As always, our socially-just school community stood together in solidarity with Year 11 student Mitta Bolto, who organised a #BlackoutTuesday, a worldwide collective initiative in support of the BLM movement, and raised money to support local disadvantaged youths.
Mitta Bolto and her artwork below
“During Term 2 I put together a fundraiser and had everyone dressed in all black to show our support for the Black Lives Matter movement. We called it Blackout Tuesday because of the Instagram hashtag. We managed to raise $150 which went to an organisation called BackTrack Youth Works, which helps Aboriginal youth who have been in and out of the system to help get their lives back on track.”
#BlackoutTuesday 9 JUNE
DRESS IN BLACK LUNCHTIME BBQ
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BELINDA RECAPS WELLBEING 2020 gave us a lot to think about, especially for those who have extra challenges in their lives. “I always feel that the best way to stay positive is to help someone, do something for the environment (no matter how small), and get as many people on board with you as possible. So, here’s a few positive things that happened at ESC,” said Science Key and Chemistry Teacher, Belinda Sziller. “One highlight was PAWticipating in PAWGUST with Wirra, Sarah Hegarty and her two “pups” and Riley Kamp and his gorgeous Hungarian Vizslas. We walked our furry friends every day through chilly August to raise funds to supPAWt Guide Dog puppies currently in training. These very special puppies will go on to be the guiding eyes for people in our community living with vision loss or blindness.” “The “Greening of the Terrace” has been very successful, with the plants not only surviving, but also thriving. It has been a lovely spot to sit, relax, chat and get some fresh air. The next stage of greening the indoor areas has begun, however, there have been plant shortages in Adelaide, so this process will continue through 2021,” explained Belinda. “Finally, Wirra, the wellbeing dog, made it to school on a weekly basis, coming into school on Fridays and joining my Nutrition class. COVID guidelines meant that students needed to sanitise before and after patting Wirra.
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That didn’t stop anyone from enjoying the company of our furry friend, and he loved the hugs and tummy rubs. Wirra found some huge fans among our International Student community. Many of them have pets back at home whom they have not been able to see for the entire year. One particular student missed her dogs so much she would be waiting for us to arrive at school so she could spend time with Wirra and teach him a new trick or two,” said Belinda. Winter Warmer Wednesdays and Thermal Thursdays helped to fight the chill of winter for us all and for people experiencing homelessness. We had hot chocolate with marshmallows on the Terrace for a gold coin donation. This was to highlight the plight of homelessness and raise funds for the Hutt Street Centre. The outdoor kitchen also had a good workout this year, with sausage sizzles and pancakes, of course all with COVID Safe food handling practices and social distancing in place. Sharing food and coming together for common causes really let us know that, despite the circumstances, we were a resilient community.
WELLBEING ACTIVITIES 2020
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SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP In Term 1, the Social Justice Group’s efforts were focused on supporting Ol Pejeta Conservancy and their efforts in tackling the illegal wildlife trade and the fight against animal poaching. Ol Pejeta is a 90,000 acres wildlife conservancy in Kenya and is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market, and is home to some of the world’s most endangered animals including the very last two northern white rhinos – Najin and Fatu. Some of Ol Pejeta’s efforts are supported by Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) Dogs. In the last 10 years more than 7,000 African rhinos have been illegally killed. Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd or Bloodhound, Ol Pejeta’s dogs, once trained, are capable of search, track and attack of poachers and make highly effective members of the anti-poaching teams to help protect rhino and other wildlife. Dogs are brilliant hunters. They have tremendous stamina, a great sense of smell, and are extremely fast. They can alert rangers to the presence of a poacher up to a kilometre away. With dogs, anti-poaching teams are now much better equipped to track at night and can cover greater ground. There is no technology that works better than these canine friends. Since Ol Pejeta introduced dog patrols 18 months ago, they have experienced NO poaching incidents!
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Our Social Justice Group decided to raise funds in order to adopt one of Ol Pejeta’s APU Dogs and utilised our new outdoor kitchen to put on a lunchtime sausage sizzle. In exchange for a donation, staff and students could purchase a sausage, or a baked treat, and receive the right to vote for their preferred APU Dog to adopt: Otis, Scarf or Diego. In one lunchtime, they raised over $200 which is more than enough to adopt the dog who received the most votes, Scarf, for the year!
OL PEJETA FUNDRAISER
Scarf was born in October 2016 and arrived at Ol Pejeta on 8 December 2016. Scarf is a Bloodhound and is extremely physically fit, which is essential as a tracker dog responsible for tracking the scent of poachers, sometimes for many miles. His favourite treats are sausages, as well as playing. By adopting Scarf we are helping with: her intensive preparation and operational training with her handler, her food and shelter, and protecting one of the most important rhino conservancies in East Africa from poachers.
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WEAR IT PURPLE DAY! 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. it was great to see so many students and staff members supporting the cause donning all things purple and raising funds by hosting a sausage sizzle. 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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YEAR 10 VISUAL ART In Semester 1, students were inspired by David Hockney’s iPhone and iPad drawings from his window. They made their own images looking at windows. A reminder that from home we can look out to the world in different ways.
Hannah Ho
While still on campus, our Year 10 students also made the most of our location, exploring the incredible street art in the city, including new work created as part of the 2020 Fringe Festival and Tatzu Nishi’s Doll’s House installation for the Adelaide Festival. Their responses included written analysis and creative collages, like Ruby’s piece below.
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YEAR 11 VISUAL ART Year 11 Art students have explored a range of themes and techniques in their work this year. They considered how artists have worked conceptually with found objects and produced their own visual responses using natural materials and constructed objects.
Lilly Robinson
Esther Cheng
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Keson NG
YEAR 11 DESIGN
Ellison Scott
Jimmy Ho
Maya Langley
Year 11 Design students have worked on individual projects in the areas of environmental, fashion and graphic design. They have been inspired by the work of contemporary and historic designers, following the design process to research, refine their technical skills and generate visual ideas. Each student has created a unique response to their design brief, with some designers choosing to reflect on their experiences during this COVID year.
Michael Pham
Lizzy Han
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YEAR 12 VISUAL ART Microcosmic was the title chosen by Year 12 Visual Arts students for their end of year exhibition. A microcosm can be ‘a world in miniature’, and in a way, the work of the Year 12 class reflects and represents the emotions and concerns of the larger group. Some students chose to explore inner worlds and used the extra time at home to reflect and create. During their Year 12 studies Visual Arts students have explored concepts, reflected on personal experiences and developed visual ideas. They have studied artists’ and designers’ works and developed their own unique visual expression. The final works exhibited reflect many hours of experimentation and refinement during the year.
Sustainable house drawing by Tammy Nguyen
Emily Dodd’s conceptual self-portrait photographic series explored her own existential concerns, inspired by her study of contemporary art and the experience of this COVID year. The pieces in Ivy Phan’s watercolour portrait series are both delicate and strong and, as Ivy explains, ‘…communicate my spiritual beliefs and thoughts about the importance of embracing our soul as well as the true colour of women…’. Isaac Allchurch
Isaac Allchurch designed a promotional poster for classic cars, based on his research into retro car design with an emphasis on colour and balance.
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Ivy Phan
Ivy Phan
Emily Dodd
Emily Dodd
From left to right: Isaac Allchurch, Emily Dodd, and Ivy Phan.
From left to right: Tammy Nguyen, Emily Dodd, Isaac Allchurch, Lindy Neilson and Ivy Phan.
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POWER, POLITICS & PEOPLE A speech to the United National General Assembly by Zilya Dautov, Year 12. The United States of America has come forth today to speak on the transgressions of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The USSR has revealed its true nature; as a threat to the modern world, larger and much more dangerous than Hitler’s Axis Powers. I am certain that my fellow diplomats and delegates agree and are aware of the USSR’s odious actions during and following the Second World War. It is evident that the USSR has sole responsibility of forming the iron curtain as great efforts were made by them to block itself and its satellite states from contact with Western countries. The USSR is also to be blamed for the Cold War as their communist ideology is severely impacting and threatening the prosperity and strength of modern nations. Moreover, the USSR did not help the Poles in the Warsaw Uprising, rather, they set up a pro-communist government, ignoring the Polish government. It is ironic that the USSR accuse us of heinous actions and state that we “barbarically [used nuclear weapons] destroying tens of millions of [men]” in World War ll. They themselves created a Soviet atomic program during the war to gain control over Eastern Europe. Winston Churchill likewise agrees that the USSR has power, “far beyond their numbers and are seeking everywhere to obtain totalitarian control.” We will keep the Truman Doctrine in place to counter Soviet expansion and aim to strengthen peace and security among nations.
The aggressive communist ideology of the USSR is the primary cause of forming the iron curtain, on the 6th of March, 1946. We observe the Soviets creating a division between Easternand Western Europe, appealing to and controlling the majority of countries in Eastern Europe through their ideological beliefs. On the 5th of March 1946, Churchill concluded that communist USSR were a “growing challenge and peril to Christian civilisation…[through] their expansive and proselytising tendencies.” We struggle to keep the communist, totalitarian Soviet Union from expanding to most of Europe and parts of Asia and Africa and by the end of the Second World War, many American officials agree that the most effective strategy against Soviet Communist threat was “containment.” On the 22nd of February 1946, George Kennan, in his long telegram, explains that the Soviet Union is “a political force committed fanatically to the belief that with the U.S. there can be no permanent modus vivendi [agreement between parties that disagree].” This is threatening as our society can be disrupted internally and our traditional ways of life may be destroyed if soviet power is held. Post Second World War, the USSR took control of Poland, by creating a pro-communist provisional government, refusing to a cknowledge the Polish needs, and adamant that “Russia’s interests in that nation be recognised.” The domino theory was created in the early 1950s that posited that if one country fell to communism, the result would equal to countries following the same path in a domino effect, which is apparent in the
situation, with the Soviets forcing their ideological communist beliefs on many countries. The United States of America asks our fellow nations this: if the Soviets have the power to aggressively insert and influence their communist ideology into many European countries, how could we possibly believe that they are a power of peace and not war? We must limit their insidious influence! The armament of the USSR and excessive production of atomic bombs and nuclear weapons are nothing less than disastrous. The USSR may criticise the US’s choice of dropping two nuclear bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, however, at the time, President Truman stated that his decision was “purely military,” ending the Second World War. Before this decision, Truman had briefly told Stalin about the atomic bomb, with a response from Stalin, to “make good use of it against the Japanese,” indicating that the USSR approved of the decision. Moreover, on the 29th of August, 1949, the Soviets exploded their first atomic bomb, “First Lightning”, at a test site at Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan. The Soviets went to the extent of placing animals in cages nearby to examine the effects of nuclear radiation on the animals, which shows how unethical and heinous they are, by endangering them. In addition, the Soviet Union tested their first hydrogen bomb, “RDS-6” on the 12th of August 1953, and tested their first intercontinental ballistic missiles two years after their hydrogen bomb testing took place. The Soviet’s actions of creating atomic bombs to become more “superior” shows their lack of morality, which is evident by the lengths they take including endangering animals and civilians in the process, as long as they personally gain benefit from it. Their impulsive decisions and actions are contributing to another potential war and not world peace.
The United States of America puts forth the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics can no longer be trusted to act as a righteous and civilised global citizen. The ideals they aggressively propagate and the armament they pursue should be considered a real threat to the world. We believe that the United Nations should further investigate the armament of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics poses and apply a restriction in the use of nuclear weapons, for them as well as on other countries including the United States of America to minimise nations from reaching a level of nuclear unsafety. st that the United Nations
Furthermore, we request that the United Nations officially investigates the odious actions of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which present clear contributions of forming the iron curtain and the primary cause of the Cold War! The past and present actions of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics must be thoroughly investigated and dealt with accordingly, for the safety and peace of the modern world.
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YEAR 12 DRAMA Picnic at Hanging Rock, based on the novel by Joan Lindsay. On Valentine’s Day in 1900, three Australian schoolgirls on a picnic expedition to the remote Hanging Rock abscond from their group. They are last seen heading towards the beckoning Rock… A harrowing and iconic Australian tale which the author herself has never confirmed to be fiction. In creating the production the Year 12 s tudents experimented with physical theatre techniques and performed in the style of Magic realism. The sold out production held across 2 nights was held at Nexus Arts in September. Cast: Emily Dodd, Emma Hislop, Amelia Boyt, Jayde Turner, Tammy Nguyen, Holly Briggs and Ivy Phan Crew: Jax Koo, Paul Xie and Isaac Allchurch.
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OLIPHANT SCIENCE AWARDS
Sarah Edwards, Belinda Sziller & Caitlin Wood
SA’s largest science competition, the SASTA Oliphant Science Awards, is conducted annually and thousands of students from across the state enter. Congratulations to Sarah Edwards, who entered the Science Writing category for Year 11 - 12 and was awarded first place for her investigation, and to Caitlin Wood for winning 2nd place in the Year 9-10 Photography category. An amazing achievement by both.
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LEGAL STUDIES Like everything in 2020, we had to do things a little differently in Legal Studies. Visits to the courts and parliament were off-limits and, unfortunately, the Law Society’s Mock Trial competition also was cancelled. Nevertheless, the circumstances provided students with some interesting new insights into the legal system, particularly regarding the nature of the federal balance, as national and state governments developed strategies in response to the pandemic. In place of the usual court excursion, our Stage 1 Legal Studies students had a guest speaker session with barrister, Mark Douglas (Abby’s father in Year 11). With many engaging tales of courtroom life, he was able to describe what it is like to work in the judicial system, while also being very generous with his time and answering student questions. Similarly, while we were unable to visit State Parliament during the year, both Stage 1 and Stage 2 classes participated in mock parliaments as a way of deepening students’ understanding of the legislative process. For the Year 11s, this was done during the period of off-site learning, meaning that the debate had to take place via Zoom.
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Despite such challenges, students participated well, with everyone contributing to the lively debate. In addition, the Stage 2 Legal Studies class was visited by state parliamentarian, Mark Parnell MLC, who provided an insight into the law-making process and life in politics. He also answered student questions on their Inquiry Task topics, providing valuable primary source materials for their final reports. Students are to be congratulated on their 2020 strong results, with a number who are going on to study law at university from 2021.
BUSINESS INNOVATION In 2020 teaching ideas of how to create a successful business pivoted with the introduction of the new SACE Business Innovation course. The fundamentals of operations management, marketing, finance and human resources were still a part of the course, however there was an emphasis on creativity, transforming businesses to succeed in a digital space, and using the tools of entrepreneurs. Students learned the new language of entrepreneurship: ideation, value proposition, prototyping, and minimum viable product. During the year the students explored the strengths and weaknesses of different business models such as those used by Uber and Spotify. With an understanding of how a start-up enterprise becomes sustainable the students applied their new skills to tools such as the Value Proposition Canvas and the Business Model Canvas to develop their own ideas into create unique business models to solve real world problems.
By the end of the year, concepts such as a vegan pet food subscription box and an online platform connecting mid and lower-tier influences with small businesses had been transformed into potentially viable business models. Students developed a logo for a multisided business model pictured above. Overall, students learned to follow proven processes developed by leading entrepreneurs and become more adept in performing under pressure. This will equip them with confidence and skills to flourish in their lives post Eynesbury.
Example of an entrepreneurship tool (the Value Proposition Canvas)
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SNAPSHOT OF 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 – ending the year as clean, fresh and bright as they started! Here’s a snapshot of our students in action in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Nutrition and Year 10 Science.
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SEMESTER 1 CITATIONS Congratulations to all of the students who were rewarded for: ‘Excellence of Effort’, ‘Outstanding Achievement’ or ‘Overall Achievement’ and ‘Service to the College Community.’
Ruby Sierp, Charli Laubsch, Hannah Ho & Daniel Maier
Sarah Burdon, Maddy Dickins & Zoe Goussios
Bobby Pham & Luke Brickhill
Annabelle Chea & Asha Harper
Annabelle Day, Bella Portolesi, Lauren Pettitt (front), Zeyu Ding, Steven Gelastopoulos, Maverick Geng & Bella Gleeson
Mariska Copping James, Keson Ng & Dave Ward Ella Christiansen, Emma Gregg, Fion En Qi Tang, Lizzy Han, John Nguyen & Victoria Politis
Ellison Scott, Lauren Raschella, Mitta Bolto, Jenny Leung, Linh Nguyen, Rory Rasmussen & Bella Pham. Front: KJ Jenkins, Laura McLeod & Michael Pham
My Vo, Thai Tran, Lily Robinson, Zephyr Freney, Isha Bhardwaj, Charlotte Doig & Mia Hoang.
Mai Tran, Izzy Pope & Vy Tran
Celine Dong, Eva Marker, Emma Hislop, Thuy Linh Vo & Nora Pham
Esther Cheng, Abby Douglas, Blake Harder & Edward Swinden Front: Tammy Nguyen, Bianca Ha & Rachel Van. Middle: Tiffany Chan, Laini Bunyan, Leo Tyson, Angela Galantomos & Sha’ila Jehangir. Back: Amelia Boyt, Jackson Erhart-Bruce, Isaac Allchurch, Cameron Brown, Max Bartlett & Duy Le.
Brigid Roche, Emily Dodd, Zilya Dautov, Ruby Briffa, Farnaz Jalili & Anh Le
Mai Tran, Winnie Nguyen, Alexa Nguyen, Bella Pham, Chinenye Achusiogu, Ivy Phan & Austin Su. Sienna Crutchley, Amber Phan, Sarah Edwards & Paris Adams
SEMESTER 2 CITATIONS Well to all of the students who achieved ‘Excellence of Effort’, ‘Outstanding Achievement’ or ‘Overall Achievement’ and ‘Service to the College Community,’ and in many cases, all of the above.
Lizzy Han, Evie Lietz, Rebecca Tindale, Lara Burford, Arley Braes-Chappell, Sarah Burdon, Asha Harper, Rebecca Le Leu, Bella Pham & Linh Vo
Ruby Sierp and Madeleine Dickson
Steven Gelastopoulos, Andrew Nguyen, Maya Cullen Langley, Zeyu Ding, Ellison Scott, Annabelle Chea, Jennie Vu, Madeleine Dickson, Sumi Do, John Nguyen & Ethan Tran
Pippa Cook, Lauren Pettitt, Jayden Wanzek, Zephry Freney & Luka Jessup
Vy Tran, Thai Tran, Ella Christiansen, Mai Bach, Ruby Sierp, Lucinda Bow, Lauren Raschella, Luke Brickhill, Bobby Pham, Blake Harder & Lloyd Rasmussen
Hannah Ho
Tom Webster, Esther Cheng & Edward Swinden
Ruby Sierp and Madeleine Dickson
Bianca Ha, Rasmus Ahlgren, Kai He, Lap Phung, Duy Le, Max Bartlett, Angela Galantomos, Leo Tyson, Jackson Erhart-Bruce, Annie Nguyen, Jayde Turner, Tim Nguyen
My Vo, Lily Robinson, Sophia Vladimirov, Zoe Goussios, Daniel Maier, Caitlin Wood, Isha Bhardwaj, Mariska Copping James & Bianca Ha
Emily Dodd, Winnie Nguyen, Chinenye Achusiogu, Ruby Briffa, Taylor Portelli, Brigid Roche & Austin Su
Amber Phan, Paris Adams, Sienna Crutchley, Isaac Allchurch, Tammy Nguyen, Mai Tran, Sarah Edwards, Zilya Dautov, Amelie Franchi & Anh Le Bella Pham & Kyle Pham
THE FLOCK BY MEL SMITH Creative Writing sometimes comes together in a flurry of feathers. It stretches its wings. It is part thought, part feeling, and part instinct, and it is difficult. Writing creatively allows you to soar to new horizons, perch on a branch and observe, and peck at those little seeds of words on the ground, feasting on images. These students have spread their literary wings. They have stood on that ledge, fledglings, and taken that leap of faith into the air. They have let their words fly free and have their work circle and return to them before shooting off into the wide, wild world. They have been willing to take risks, and try new things – even if there was the risk of falling. They have caught each other. “Bird song welcomes in a new day, sweet melodious chorus of seemingly never repeated notes, cascading through the branches, tumbling into the crisp morning air, flowing into the surrounding countryside like a great river of music.” This was our Friday morning class. They would try their handful of notes, their bird songs growing each week.
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As a class, they have experimented widely and challenged themselves. They have crafted poems, prose, scripts, different points of view, focused topics, visual responses, fairy-tale transformations, free choice pieces from wherever they take inspiration, and more. They have learnt how to refine their words, where to add, and where to pull back. This book, ‘Birds of a Feather’, represents the Creative Writing Class of 2020 and the way this group of individuals became a flock – chirruping words out together over paint chip poems. Now, let their words take to the sky.
THE HUNTER
MUSHROOM
Red. Blood soaked through cloth, shredded and ripped. Blame placed on him, in darkness his eyes glow, anger brings the colour out. Red for power, the leader, stronger with others but the last one alive. Feared. Scared of what he might do. The hunter wears the colour, his colour. Anger makes him stronger, but he loses control, fearing himself. Bow and arrow pointed at him. Run! Run! The red cloak is what he fears. Her laugh echoes, cracking like bones Black tufts matting, the braid his mother did, taken as a trophy. Pinned down, scared, dying. A girlish voice snarls “The big bad wolf ain’t so bad anymore.”
Written by Sarah Burdon
The rounded top of the mushroom looked lustrous and even, the stem strong and prominent. Each groove made with precision running along the stem. The bottom, flat so it can stand tall. Fluorescent crimson red covering the cap, with varying white spots scattered here and there. The white stem with a pale brown in each individual groove runs up and under the mushroom top. Small beetle and bee, wings, antennas and all, sitting on the top of the mushroom in harmony.
Written by Annabelle Day
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EYES Today I worked it all out, Smile Charlie! No, I mean with your eyes. Be who you want to be. Oh you don’t want to be who we tell you to be? Too bad. I looked in the mirror and jumped I was terrified they were not my eyes. They were the eyes of a person unrecognisable one made from society... and quite right they were. Never did that smile reach my eyes for they were never my eyes to begin with I have seen you take your first step and walk your first mile I have seen you. I have seen you wander the grasses where elephants once trod I have seen you. I have seen you adrift in the rivers of despair when you thought you were alone I have seen you. I have seen you trying to escape the butterfly’s cage too small for a human. Bars too close I have seen you. I have seen you cross the crossroads slamming the door behind you I have seen you.
I have seen you try To help To cry To live To breathe To love I have seen you I have seen you I have seen you. Written by Riley Kamp
CREATIVE WRITING BANKSY - GIRL AND BALLOON
HIM YOU
The little girl ran in the rain. Water splashing down around her as she sang;
I can feel the bus shaking under me as it enters the city. I haven’t been to a place like this in my life, and I’m really nervous. The skyscrapers tower above the bustling city, making me feel extremely small. It’s cold and windy, making me feel out of place in my short sleeves, causing my anxiety to grow stronger. Finally, it stops at where I need to be and exit the bus with a few others. I shiver as I feel the cold seeping into my bones. This city is so different to back home that I know it’ll be a long time before I reach my destination.
Here little Mr, Here little Miss, Your prince charming is come To give you a kiss. Red balloons, Toy soldier troops Old rocking horse and plastic dolls Oh! my Prince charming Do not come to my aid! I can fight dragons and monsters and fiends. I can face these dangers, With my sword held up high. She was happy and free and full of imagination. Nothing would stop her. She charged the enemy, but just before their armies clashed, her mother called, “Polly my dear, come inside and out of the cold!” Just like that, the wonderful dream was shredded, the red balloon of mystery floated just out of her reach. She was sick of reality.
You watch as this man, a tourist perhaps, as he fidgets in his seat next to you. He is wearing clothes that would suit someone on a summer vacation, but it’s the start of winter in England. He looks like he’s never seen a tall building in his life, judging by the way he stares in awe at the skyscrapers. He exits at your stop and shakes as a cold breeze blows through the city. He looks utterly lost while staring at the map on his phone. You could help him, but you have places to be.
Written by Max Zizikos
Written by Caitlin Wood
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EYNESBURY MENTOR PROGRAM (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 2020?
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YEAR 10 EMP & PHOTOS We kicked the school year 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. 2020 brought with it a concerted effort to educate and extend 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. 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 Power to End Violence Against Women and Sammy D Foundation. 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 Risk-related Trauma in Youth” Program, enhanced these concepts further. All of this was reinforced by our introduction of Activity Days at the beginning of Terms 2 and 3.
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YEAR 10 EMP & PHOTOS
YEAR 11 & 12 EMP For Year 11, the wellbeing focus is centred around expanding 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 Sammy D Foundation. Our Year 11s also enjoyed some active education, enjoying a morning of Badminton. 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.
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COUNSELLOR’S CORNER WITH CATHY MEMO TO THE PARENTS OF GEN Z How would you define your offspring? Here’s how our staff describe them: • Big picture thinkers – they think deeply about the future, others, and making it a better place. Technologically attached – this is not a criticism but a part of the way they operate and connect even when apart. •
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‘Globally focused’. ‘Not only are the music, movies and celebrities global for them as they have been for previous generations, but through technology, globalisation and our culturally diverse times, the fashions, foods, online entertainment, social trends, communications and even the must watch YouTube videos and memes are global as never before.’
‘Visually engaged’. ‘We have an emerging generation, many of whom are opting to watch a video summarising an issue rather than read an article discussing it.’ •
Opportunity aware – often they will make their own way or create their own pathways.
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Here’s how they define themselves: • Inspired • Presented with limitless worldly opportunity • Open minded • Liberated • Confident
‘Socially defined’. ‘…today’s youth are extensively connected to and shaped by their peers.’
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Here’s how McCrindle’s research defines them: • ‘Digital Integrators’. ‘…they have integrated technology seamlessly into their lives, and having used it from the youngest age, it is almost like the air that they breathe, permeating almost all areas of their lifestyle and relationships.’
‘Educationally transformed’. ‘…for today’s students, education is no longer life-stage dependant (at the start of life, before the career commences), but a life-long reality.’ •
So, in my humble opinion what do they need from you? Allow them to struggle. Allow them to feel. Don’t rescue them. Role model failure, resilience and problem solving. Praise their virtues and character strengths. Love them and stay close.
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Five Key Messages I will leave you with five messages your adolescent needs to hear when they graduate: 1. ‘You can go’ You can leave and come back whenever you need. 2. ‘We believe in you’ We know you will do well. 3. ‘We will miss you’ Emotional attachment despite physical distance. 4. ‘We will cope without you’ We are adults, we can take care of ourselves. 5. ‘Let’s stay in touch’ We can reconnect on an adult to adult level.
References https://mccrindle.com.au/insights/blogarchive/generation-z-defined-global-visual-digital/ Ward, D. Five messages every adolescent needs to hear, Psychotherapy in Australia Vol.15 #3 May 2009 pp 48-54
Cathy Buttignol College Counsellor
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