Fintona File - Autumn/Winter 2021

FINTONA FILE

AUTUMN / WINTER 2021 The Bi-Annual Magazine of Fintona Girls’ School

CONTENTS

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From the Principal 2020 VCE Results Annie Hughston Centre From the Consuls Extraordinary Achievements Camera Obscura Captures Attention Back to the 80s

Four Extraordinary Stories

35 Years of Rowing

IMPORTANT DATES

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Central Australia Trip

New Head of Junior Campus

Frogs and Curiosity Life in Year 1

Please note that event dates during Semester 2 are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.

JULY Tuesday 13 Term 3 Commences (students) Thursday 15 Year 11 (2022) VCE Information Evening Monday 26 Strings Soiree Wednesday 28 Harp and Piano Soiree Mon 26 – Thur 29 ELC Student Learning Conferences Thursday 29 Years 5 to 8 Student Learning Conferences

AUGUST

Old Fintonians Alumni

Monday 2 Wednesday 4 Monday 9 Thursday 12 Thursday 19 Saturday 21 Friday 27 Tuesday 31

Annual Giving

SEPTEMBER

Learning Outside

Our Community

Annie Hughston Centre Donors

Cultural Incursion

Wednesday 1 Wednesday 1 Thursday 2 Friday 3

Wed 8 – Fri 10 Friday 10

Vocal Soiree Woodwind and Brass Soiree Drums and Guitar Soiree Years 9 to 12 Student Learning Conferences Years 10 to 12 Careers Evening Fintona Trivia Night Annual Music Concert ELC Father’s Day Breakfast ELC – VCE Art and Design Show ELC Father’s Day Breakfast Junior School Father’s Day Breakfast Middle School Father’s Day Breakfast Dad’s Beef and Burgundy Night School Play Term 3 Concludes

OCTOBER Monday 4 Monday 11 Wednesday 13 Saturday 23

FINTONA FILE Autumn / Winter 2021 Number 79 Published by Fintona Girls’ School 79 Balwyn Road Balwyn VIC 3103 Australia CRICOS 00139C +61 3 9830 1388 fgs@fintona.vic.edu.au fintona.vic.edu.au

Editors Cameron Arnold Kate McPhee Front Cover Paige (Year 10) during filming for Fintona’s new promotional video.

Term 4 Commences VCE Art and Design Exhibition Valedictory Evening Fintona Parents’ Gala Event

NOVEMBER Mon 1 – Tues 2 Friday 12 Monday 8 Friday 19 Friday 26 Monday 29

Mid Term Break / Melbourne Cup Day Middle School Orientation Year 7 (2022) Information Evening Year 12 Dinner Junior School Orientation Day Junior School Presentation Evening

DECEMBER

Back Cover Oil on canvas by Alice (Year 11)

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Contributors Thank you to Fintona staff, students, parents, and OFA members for their articles, news, stories and photos.

TOUR DATES

Whole School Carols / Final day for students

Wednesday 28 July, Tuesday 24 August and Tuesday 12 October 9.15am to 11.00am For more information on our upcoming tours, visit our website or contact the Registrar on 9830 138

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

At the heart of our mission as a school community is the goal of unearthing the extraordinary in every student. We encourage them to learn deeply and avidly about life, about themselves, and about what they can contribute to the wider world.

The extraordinary is waiting to be discovered within each of our girls. For some it is close to the surface. For others, it needs to be teased, challenged or provoked to flourish. Our school community creates the opportunity for every student to try everything; to participate not only in the domains which are their perceived strengths, but in others where they might not have imagined they would have something to offer.

At Fintona, we strive to provide many and varied opportunities, enabling each student to find their voice and express their thoughts forthrightly, cogently, thought-provokingly.

We empower them to be active in shaping not only their own paths but the direction and character of our school. Our girls are encouraged to lead, and they do, including in small yet powerful ways, by contributing to conversations, offering their own views, and considering others’ viewpoints.

Our learning environment is full of opportunities for students to explore, question, challenge, discover alternative readings, and create their own interpretations of the world. Programs are designed to enable students to participate, experiment and experience the joy of learning. Each student is encouraged to listen, to observe and to validate those around them.

We believe that the extraordinary emerges in an environment where our girls feel they belong, they are known, and where they are accepted for who they are.

1 Our close community fosters lively, supportive and real connections, within the school and beyond.

It is through being true to herself, being dynamic, curious, fearless and intelligent, that a Fintona girl unearths her own manifestation of the extraordinary self that lies within her. As she expresses these qualities and shares them with others, she can impact the world in profound ways.

Our rich history tells us that Fintona girls move out into the world beyond school, with confidence and maturity, expressing the extraordinary in everyday life, contributing to the wellbeing of our society, and making a profound difference to the lives of others.

2020 VCE RESULTS 2

In a year with a difference, Fintona’s Class of 2020 led with great energy, passion and an ability to embrace the challenge of change, garnering House spirit, presenting, performing and turning their creative minds to reimagining numerous events.

For much of the year, this was accomplished alongside their regular classes and academic requirements which they successfully navigated from home.

We congratulate the Class of 2020 for their excellent academic achievements, with a 2020 Median ATAR of 91.1. A ten year median ATAR of 94 reflects continuing academic excellence and confirms Fintona’s place as one of Australia’s leading girls’ schools.

2020 VCE HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE Fintona 2020 Dux, Ellen Sampsonidis who achieved an ATAR of

Proxime Accessit, Anya Latti with an ATAR of

99.7 99.2

‘These results and the girls’ study scores that sit behind these results are but one measure of their success in their education to date.

For each girl and each score, there is a story of growth, of achievement, personal development, challenges overcome, and of success. They have all worked in a manner that reflects our School motto – Age Quod Agis – ‘do what you do well’ and will now look toward the next stage of their life journey, whether that be a tertiary course, employment or a gap year.’

Rachael Falloon, Principal

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Fintona’s VCE success would not be possible without the dedication and guidance of expert staff who have supported our students throughout their time at Fintona.

We wish all our girls the very best as they embark on their tertiary studies and explore their career paths.

Median ATAR

Median ATAR over 10 years

91.1 94

There were three perfect study scores achieved

97 24 % of students achieved an ATAR of 97 or above

95 35 % of students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above

90 54 % of students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above

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COURSE DESTINATIONS

25 %

8.8 % Medicine / Biomedicine 7.4 % Law

Science / Engineering

5.9 % Health Sciences

25 %

2.9 % Media / Communication 2.9 % Architecture / Design

Business / Commerce

1.5 % Education

17.6 %

1.5 % Information Technology

Arts

1.5 % Music

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

7.4 %

1.9 %

27.8 %

5.6 %

1.9 %

7.4 %

3.7 %

1.9 %

International

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42.6 %

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NEW ANNIE HUGHSTON CENTRE

Fintona’s built environment has changed throughout its history. From its first location in Mayston Street, Hawthorn East, then to Burke Road, and finally to Balwyn, Headmistresses and Principals have worked tirelessly to ensure students’ needs have been met through the provision of buildings and grounds that support their learning and development programs.

The Annie Hughston Centre, named after the School’s founding Principal, has created a hub of innovation at Fintona, optimising the relationship between science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and design to enrich learning opportunities now and into the future.

Well known architect and past parent, Corbett Lyon, and his team, worked closely with builders, McCorkell Constructions, project stakeholders and members of the wider school community to create this incredible building that is iconic and fit for purpose; one which embraces our history, culture and physical environment.

Officially opened on Thursday 1 April 2021, The Annie Hughston Centre features: – state-of-the art laboratory spaces with the versatility to cater for students of all ages – general learning areas with flexible floor

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plans to augment curriculum delivery collaboration, exploration, and interactions a technically enhanced studio that supports a culture which will enable our girls to further develop their design thinking capabilities writeable surfaces for problem solving and collaborative activity zones designed to encourage incidental interactions and open staff spaces which create a community hub feel that fully supports students’ learning and connectedness quiet study nooks and small group conversational areas seamless ICT connectivity and AudioVisual capabilities.

The green outdoor spaces that have been enjoyed over decades, are cherished by past and present students, staff, and our parent community. The landscaping and gardens surrounding the Annie Hughston Centre

‘As our founding Principal, a teacher of mathematics, and leading a girls’ school in providing a full Science education well ahead of the times, I believe our Beyond Science Centre could have no finer name than the Annie Hughston Centre.’

Rachael Falloon

were equally considered, alongside classroom facilities, to ensure we created optimal garden and lawn areas to be enjoyed for years to come.

The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, Federal Member for Kooyong and Treasurer of Australia, officially opened the building following a memorable keynote address from Dr Bronwyn King AO, an Old Fintonian, who has a remarkable career as a radiation oncologist and is also an anti-tobacco campaigner.

Thank you to the many parents, past parents, Old Fintonians and staff members who generously contributed to this project that will enrich the learning of Fintonians for many years to come.

DID YOU KNOW…

– The carpet in the Annie Hughston Centre is binary code for the School’s motto, Age Quod Agis. Laura Nan, then Year 7 student, helped our architects determine the layout of the carpet – The brick façade is a fractal design pattern that is connected to the footprint of the building – The outdoor seated area was developed from the Fibonacci sequence

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FROM THE CONSULS

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As the 2021 School Consuls, our aim throughout our last year of school is to create a holistic feeling amongst the Fintona community.

We believe that any leadership position is an opportunity for service and to initiate change, so we hope to further consolidate togetherness and trust amongst our peers, whilst leading comfortably and respectfully.

We are grateful for the opportunities we have been offered during our years at Fintona and are especially proud and honoured to have achieved the role of Consul. We aim to reflect the values of the School community by fostering compassion, respect, individuality, and inclusion.

This year, our primary goal is to build a greater sense of security and assurance within the student body; something that is vital following the challenging events of 2020. Through the organisation of

fundraisers and whole school events, the encouragement of co-curricular activities and enlightening assemblies, we hope to further strengthen existing bonds and allow every Fintonian’s voice to be heard.

A significant endeavour the Fintona leadership team has embarked on this year, is to expand our understanding of the issue of consent, and how it is taught in the classroom. To achieve this, it was important to work collaboratively with Camberwell Grammar School, which ultimately offered both parties a larger forum where we could discuss and consider this topic. Through regular meetings, our communities were able to converse on this important matter, to find a way in which we, as school leaders, can positively cultivate change and enhance awareness of consent and sexual abuse.

However, our journey to execute this vision is far from over. The leadership team will continue to meet with CGS regularly in the future, and via this co-educational setting we hope to develop strategies to provide younger year levels with information regarding consent, through student-tostudent teaching and learning.

Additionally, a priority for us is the cultivation of a safe learning environment for every student, while simultaneously promoting mental and physical wellbeing in and outside the classroom. We are planning to participate in the 2021 Push-Up Challenge, with many teams working together to

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HARD WORK FRIENDSHIP RESPECT SUPPORT INCLUSION

‘push-up’ for better mental health support.

This year, the goal is 3318 push-ups to be completed over 25 days. This figure represents the number of Australians who died from suicide in 2019. Our aim is to fundraise for this very important cause and to create greater awareness about mental health in Australia.

For many years, Fintona’s participation in the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life has been a charity event we have been proud to be a part of, and this year is no exception. Our goal is to gather the largest Fintona team yet and encourage girls from all year levels to participate. It would be outstanding if we could raise $8000, a sum which has previously been raised by the School community through sausage sizzles, sit up relays and popular cake stalls. This event is one which is integral to not only Fintona, but the wider community, and as such it is a cause we strongly support.

As Consuls, our vision for Fintona is to continue to champion the values and ethos of the School: the virtues of hard work, the importance of friendship, respect and support, and the inclusion of the gifts and talents that every student possesses. In essence, to stay true to the School’s motto ‘Age Quod Agis’; do what you do well.

Kara Whitbourn and Marianna Giavris

EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS

PHOEBE MAKES STATE HOCKEY ACADEMY Congratulations to Year 8 student, Phoebe Creek, who has qualified for this year’s Victorian State Hockey Academy for U15 girls. Phoebe has been playing hockey for eight years with KBH Brumbies and is looking forward to improving and learning new skills and training with girls from across Victoria.

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LIVIA MAKES STATE & NATIONAL DEBATING TEAM SQUADS Congratulations to Livia Tropea in Year 11 who was selected in the final team of seven to represent Victorian in the National Schools’ Debating Championship (NSDC) in Tasmania.

The Victoria Team went on to win the NSDC and Livia has been selected to represent Australia at the World Championships. Livia’s success is certainly well deserved. She was a member of the 2020 State Champion C Grade Debating Team and won a ‘Swannie’ award for best speaker in her division in her first year of DAV debating in 2019. ‘Overall, it’s an amazing opportunity that I’m very excited to be a part of,’ said Livia.

EMMANUELLE FOLLOWS HER FASHION DREAMS IN NYC ‘Studying fashion in New York City has always been my dream and I’m excited to use this opportunity to combat issues of fast fashion and sustainability within the industry in a modern world, by learning to manage fashion businesses that keep the industry creative and fresh while remaining sustainable,’ she said.

Emmanuelle will be following in the footsteps of some famous designers who have also studied at Parsons including Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan.

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Congratulations to Emmanuelle Zapris from the Class of 2020 on being awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Parsons School of Design, one of the world’s leading art and design schools based in New York.

Emmanuelle will undertake a four-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Strategic Design and Management. Having studied Visual Communication and Design in Year 12, Emmanuelle is hoping to pursue a career in fashion management at a major fashion house with a focus on sustainable fashion.

CAMERA OBSCURA CAPTURES ATTENTION

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It is not every day that you can step inside a camera. But students in the Year 11 Art class experienced just that, thanks to the ingenuity of staff in the Art Faculty.

After many years of showing his students videos of camera obscuras, Art Learning Leader, Brit Biviano, decided it was time to build one to help students learn the underlying principles of photography in a digital world.

‘The idea of experiencing a real camera obscura came from my ongoing interest in experimental photography,’ said Brit.

‘I want students to be physically involved in the image making process. This can be lost through the ease and instant nature of many digital photography processes, which allows things to be created without very much personal investment or reflection.

‘Digital photography is also underpinned by darkroom/wet photography, giving students a greater understanding and appreciation of digital processes.’

A camera obscura is a blackened room or box with a small hole or lens that projects what is outside the box onto the internal wall. These have been used extensively by artists for hundreds of years and are the predecessor to all cameras. Built by Art Technician, Kate Rohde, Fintona’s camera obscura is made from pine studs and builders’ plastic.

Brit’s aim is to challenge his students’ abilities and thinking and create learning experiences that are rewarding and exciting.

‘The scale of the camera obscura means that students need to work collaboratively if they are to be successful. They need to work through processes using design thinking.

‘Students are more invested in practical projects like this. It broadens their understanding of the world and gives them another means of visual communication,’ said Brit.

Year 11 students have so far used the camera obscura to experiment with still life and portrait photography and have plans to move the camera obscura outside to capture Fintona’s buildings.

In Term 2, Australian Photography Magazine covered the project in detail in their online news and social media channels.

Read the article online at www.australian photography.com/news/an-art-class-atvictoria-s-fintona-girls-school-has-built-alife-size-camera-obscura.

BACK TO THE 80s

The last day of Term 1 was jam-packed for Fintona musicians, with 143 students participating in the annual Cabaret Night event. After a year of not performing due to COVID, this first performance was significant.

Music, dance, and drama returned to Fintona with a hearty celebration of the culture, big hair, and outrageous fashion of the 1980s.

From Dolly Parton to Joan Jett, Michael Jackson to Whitney Houston, Cabaret Night 2021 was a night of pure entertainment.

Fintona staff, with their hearts still set firmly in the 80s, presented a ‘surprise performance’, regaling unsuspecting onlookers with a passion and fire for the A-ha song, Take on Me. It is rumoured that the teacher band are planning their first national tour for the next school holidays, such was the breathtaking success of their debut performance.

All students who performed were superb in their preparation, passion, and stage presence.

The hours of rehearsals certainly paid off, and a special mention must be given to those students who rehearsed under their own steam, out of school hours in preparation for this year’s Cabaret Night. Many thanks also to the students who were critical in the event management and technical support: Holly Orrico (Stage Manager), Maya Martin (Crew), Jenny Long (Crew), Celeste Leung (Crew), and Emma Feng (Audio/Visual).

Finally, a huge thank you to all the students and many staff members who ensured the event ran smoothly. We salute you!

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FOUR EXTRAORDINARY STORIES

Earlier this year, we gave Melbourne writer and film director, Greta Nash, the challenge of telling Fintona’s story of ‘Unearthing the Extraordinary’ in a new promotional video.

Greta has spent a lot of time working with teenagers through narrative and commercial projects and in 2018 wrote, directed, and edited the winning Tropfest film, Two Piece.

Greta was delighted at the opportunity to work with our students, and speaking on the project said, ‘What I admire most is the premise behind unearthing the extraordinary – how it recognises in every student the potential to flourish, and the capacity for remarkable things.’ Greta proposed telling Fintona’s story as authentically as possible through the eyes of our girls, each with their own unique journey.

These four stories cast a bright light on the dynamic learning journey each Fintona student takes to discover more about herself and what she can achieve.

The film project will be live on our website very soon. If it resonates with you, we encourage you to share it with your friends and family.

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When asked about her school experience, Year 4 student, Sachi, said ‘When I started at Fintona and where I am now, I think the difference and the change that’s happened, makes me feel quite proud.’ This sentiment captures what is echoed across year levels and in the individual experiences of our students. At Fintona, we believe every girl has extraordinary within, and enhanced access to teachers and opportunities allows each girl to move beyond her comfort zone and unlock her natural potential.

In Term 2, Greta returned to Fintona with a creative team from Wildebeest Studios and visited the Junior and Senior Campuses to interview and film students. Catherine (Year 12) shared how she found her passion for sport at Fintona; Paige (Year 10) spoke of her love for Drama and Fashion Design and how the School is like a second home; Linh (Year 9), a gifted musician and champion of environmental causes said she feels like it is possible to bring any idea she has to life at Fintona; and proud student Sachi, who especially loves Mathematics, spoke about her journey from starting as a shy student to now being excited at the opportunity to lead assemblies and aerobics routines as one of the Captains.

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Throughout its 35-year history Rowing at Fintona has gone from strength to strength, with a number of outstanding results, facilitated by growth in participation.

It complements the Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) program and offers students the chance to immerse themselves in an inclusive environment in which individuals are supported to achieve their personal best.

Fintona was one of the first girls’ schools to offer rowing, initially competing with a squad of just four rowers. Throughout its 35-year history Rowing at Fintona has gone from strength to strength, with a number of outstanding results, facilitated by growth in participation. This past season, 40 students took part in the program.

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Such growth and improvement can certainly be attributed to the strong culture passed down from generation to generation. Our rowers work collaboratively and cohesively across all year levels to achieve common goals.

They celebrate each other’s successes and support their peers through adversity. Rowing requires a high level of commitment and dedication, including early morning training sessions on the Yarra River. Students have an opportunity to start coxing in Year 7 and can begin rowing in Year 8. By the time rowers compete in the inter and senior categories, they typically complete three to four water sessions as well as two to three cross-training sessions bringing their training to around 11 hours a week. Students also compete in regattas most Saturdays in Term 1 and Term 4 along with a rowing camp in January.

The strength of our culture was certainly proven throughout the 2020/2021 season.

Like most things, the Rowing Program was significantly impacted by COVID-19.

Despite the challenges that the Melbourne lockdown presented, our rowers proved their adaptability, embracing online opportunities to develop their fitness and build on their technique.

With thanks to our Captain of Boats and senior rowers, the team environment that rowing thrives upon was maintained, through a range of initiatives including a virtual marathon, a trivia night and old-fashioned letter writing between the members.

Once able to return to on water training and racing, our 2021 rowing squad maintained a resilient and team driven attitude. The Squad’s performance was outstanding across a number of regattas including the Head of School Girls, where Fintona won a Bronze Medal in the Year 10 double scull, along with many crews making semi or quarter finals.

All Fintona students are encouraged to to try rowing; a fantastic program which allows students to make lifelong friendships and develop a range of skills which can be carried throughout life.

Photo: 2021 Rowing Squad

‘None of us really knew what we were putting our names down for when we signed up to be the first rowing team for Fintona. We had no idea that it would be such a great adventure or that it would teach us so much about working together and trusting others to have your back.

We weren’t really all that good, but we had a great time, and we did get fit!’

‘Fintona rowing is a community, and it is my family. The friendships and comradery present within Fintona Rowing are a testament to the development of the Squad’s morale across many years. Rowing continues to be a sport that we all love, and it is deeply rooted within all our lives, both during our time at school and after.’

Louisa Rose (‘87) Fintona’s First Captain of Boats

Catherine Zheng Captain of Boats 2020/21

Fintona’s first winning rowing crew who took out the Year 9 Championships at the Schoolgirls’ Head of the River Regatta in 1987.

Photo (L – R): Nardia Barnard (cox), Danielle Ashcroft, Anya Lloyd-Smith, Melanie Seale, Giselle Gray.

CULTURAL INCURSION

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In Term 1, Year 7 students participated in the inaugural Indigenous Cultural Day incursion with Murrundindi Wurundjeri Ngurungaeta (Head Man of the Wurundjeri Clan of Melbourne). This cross-curricular learning opportunity covering English, Geography and Art was designed to foster an awareness, respect of and appreciation of Indigenous Australian culture. An integrated approach was adopted for students to understand how Indigenous Australian culture is represented in literature, art, geographical and historical frameworks. Through Murrundindi sharing this personal story, students learnt firsthand the significance of land and culture on identity and community.

In the morning, students learnt how morals and ethics are taught through Indigenous stories and about the local element that is unique to them. Murrundindi focused on stories particular to the Wurundjeri Tribe and through this session students developed an appreciation of how cultural and individual identity and human connectedness is fostered through the practice of storytelling.

Connecting with the students’ growing knowledge and understanding of water supplies and geographical formations, the focus of the second session was the Yarra River. Learning about why and how it floods developed their appreciation of the interconnectedness of water with climate changes and human intervention.

Understanding the importance of water supply for the survival of not only humans but other animals increased students’ appreciation of sustainable practices.

The final session adopted a more handson approach. Through the direction of Murrindindi, students learnt to draw several culturally significant symbols that have been used to visually communicate some of the stories of the Wurundjeri people.

Through this immersive experience students garnered a greater understanding of how art conveys meaning in multiple ways.

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TRIP

On Sunday 25 April, Year 7 and Year 8 students left for a six-day camp to Central Australia. The trip is certainly a highlight of Middle School and connects an outdoor education experience with our learning programs in History, Geography, Science and Art as well as the Indigenous Cultural Day held in Term 1. Students visited some of Australia’s most spectacular environmental destinations during the Camp.

The Desert Park and ECO walking tour in Alice Springs provided the girls with the opportunity to interact and learn from experienced guides and zookeepers.

Students learnt about the unique flora and fauna of the Red Centre and spent time star gazing under the clearest skies when sleeping in swags. One of the highlights was learning about the ‘desert supermarket’ and how the diverse vegetation of the outback provides Indigenous people not only with food but building materials and educational resources too.

Members of the small Indigenous community, Lilla, welcomed students into their community through a smoking ceremony from the Elders of the Anangu people.

The Elders also took them on a cultural walk and shared many stories of how Indigenous Australians used the land for their daily requirements.

They were also lucky enough to be taken on a guided tour of several sacred sites, with guides explaining the significance of each place to the First People’s both past and present.

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The students returned to Melbourne with a greater appreciation for the Australian outback and a far richer understanding of Indigenous culture.

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NEW HEAD OF JUNIOR CAMPUS

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Fintona’s Junior Campus is a very special place, and I have enjoyed nearly 14 years as a member of this wonderful community. The size of the Campus provides teachers with opportunities to get to know every student and watch as they develop and learn across their journey of up to seven years. It has been a pleasure for me to lead the team in the Early Learning Centre for a decade, and now in my new role as Head of Junior Campus, I am delighted to work more closely alongside our Junior School teachers and specialist teaching staff. As a collective, we work in collaboration to ensure the experiences our students have are relevant, thoughtful, rigorous, and of course, fun.

My vision for the Junior Campus is simple and has always been at the forefront of my work here at Fintona; to provide the highest quality education and care experience for our students and their families. Fintona has a long history of educational excellence, and

I stand on the shoulders of great women that have come before me as leaders at Fintona. It is both a privilege and a joy to be part of this new era of educational leadership as the Junior Campus evolves and creates new and exciting opportunities for both students and teachers.

This year I am enjoying the opportunity to spend time with the Junior School students and learn more about the wonderful experiences the girls have every day.

It has been a pleasure to reconnect with children and families who attended the Early Learning Centre, and I am grateful for the enthusiasm and kindness that the students and families have shown me as I settle into this new role.

I am also enjoying my time with the ELC children, and I look forward to my weekly K3 library lessons where I spend time getting to know our newest and youngest learners.

Semester 1 has proven to be a hive of activity on the Junior Campus. The ELC and Junior School students have been involved in a variety of Units of Inquiry, including learning about animals, the solar system, persuasive writing, sustainable practices, families, and ourselves. After a year without special events and visitors, the students have enjoyed incursions with animal handlers, drama specialists and science experts, with some students also venturing out on excursions and camps. We welcomed and hosted our mums for Mother’s Day Breakfasts, held our annual ELC Family Picnic, the House Swimming Carnival and we have recommenced a myriad of extra-curricular activities. It has been wonderful to see our community back onsite and involved again in the daily life of the School and I most am grateful to be a part of it.

Cara Mearns Head of Junior Campus

FROGS AND CURIOSITY

The Early Learning Centre has recently become home to two frogs and a family of tadpoles. The children were introduced to these new friends by ELC Co-teacher, Sue Donaghey. The frogs have inspired some great learning for the children and have proved to be a meaningful provocation for our inquiry into the life cycle of frogs.

The children’s curiosity led us to research relevant information, books, and pictures about frogs. The children were able to use text as a support for what they observed of the life cycle of a frog. This in turn, provided the children with the opportunity to use text to understand and relate to the real world through their learnings about frogs.

The children were able to get in close, using the magnifying glasses to appreciate all the details and features of both the frog and tadpoles. After observing and processing this new knowledge, the children were able to work collaboratively to create the sequence of the life cycle of the frog with picture cards.

One of the numerous benefits of having the frogs in the ELC is providing children with regular moments to revisit their learning, and other opportunities to make further connections and construct new understandings, all the while reflecting upon their prior knowledge and experience.

Taking care of animals develops a sense of responsibility and a sense of empathy and connection, whilst promoting language and social and emotional development. It has also given our children a chance to talk to their parents, siblings and the wider Fintona community about their friends the frogs!

Here are some of the children’s thoughts when observing the tadpoles and frogs.

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Mia It’s gone grey Alex It has baby eyes Audrey M It has tiny eyes Aram His chin is moving Jalen It looks big Esme He’s like a kangaroo because he jumps

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Spending the majority of your first year of primary school doing remote learning at home was certainly a unique way to start the formal school journey. We ask Year 1 teacher, Lauren Crockett, and one of her students, Mumu Kang, how they have found returning to school this year.

LAUREN CROCKETT Joined Fintona as a Year 1 teacher at the start of the 2020 school year.

MUMU KANG Is six years old and started at Fintona in the ELC.

How are you enjoying teaching, back in the classroom this year?

It is an absolute delight being back in the classroom with the Year 1 students: teaching face to face, being able to see the girls thriving in the learning environment, interacting socially with their peers, and working together on activities. In addition to the girls, it is wonderful to be able to welcome our parents back to school.

As this is only my second year at Fintona, I am also enjoying the opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with my colleagues.

Are there ways in which your students are surprising you?

I continue to be impressed by the Year 1 students’ flexibility and adaptability when there are changes in our daily routine or within the day. Last year they experienced glitches online and things that did not always run smoothly, and the girls now know that change is okay and not to be concerned by it. More than ever, the girls are keen to have a chat and enjoy having the opportunity first thing each morning to share what has happened overnight or something about themselves.

What do you enjoy about Year 1?

I enjoy that every morning we do a morning circle. I like morning circle because we pass around a soft toy wombat called Wommy, when we share things about ourselves.

I enjoy going to Girl Guides on a Friday afternoon and spending time with my friends. I like that we get to do fun activities in Maths where we play games with cards such as Snap.

Have you noticed differences between these Year 1 students and other cohorts you have taught in past years?

The girls exhibit a love of learning with their classmates each day. Their excitement and joy are palpable, particularly when there are opportunities to participate in special events at school for the first time, most recently Mother’s Day, but also weekly assemblies and even playing in the playground at lunchtime.

These are the things they missed last year.

Are there some positives that have come out of remote learning?

Last year provided the unique opportunity for students to learn in a relaxed environment at home sometimes in their pyjamas, and to spend more time with their parents, siblings, and pets. This year, the girls just love being in the Junior School and being part of their House family. They are eagerly looking forward to new experiences including incursions and excursions and celebrating milestones as well as interacting with their friends and buddies from the Junior School.

How did you find remote learning?

I liked that we had remote learning because I knew that we were safe at home. During class time, we played games online and we were matched with a partner. We learnt lots of things and it was very fun.

What do you enjoy about the Junior School Campus?

I enjoy that we can be back at school and play in all areas of the playground. I like that we have more opportunities to do colouring and make things.

What are some of the things you are looking forward to this year at school?

I am looking forward to swimming lessons at the end of the year. I am very excited because it has been a long time since I have done swimming.

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Have you had to adapt your teaching style for this year?

My teaching always aims to develop the whole child: their academic achievement as well as their social and emotional wellbeing.

Cognisant of remote learning, I continue to encourage my students to collaborate and co-operate, to understand and perform different roles in a team and encourage all girls to ‘have a go’.

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LEARNING OUTSIDE

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AMAZING RACE Our Year 12 students began the school year with an Amazing Race. Following clues, riddles, and challenges, they were given a bread crumb trail around the City, with the aim for each team being to make it back to the finish line with the greatest number of points as quickly as possible.

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YEAR 2 STUDENTS HEAD TO MANYUNG From tree climbing to a ropes course, our Junior school students had a terrific time on their first school camp.

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YEAR 5 CAMP TO SOVEREIGN HILL Stepping back in time to the 1850s, students learnt about the history of immigration and the Gold Rush era.

GREAT OCEAN WALK Cooking, hiking, and sleeping in the outdoors developed resilience and independence for our Year 9 students.

NORTHERN GRAMPIANS HIKE

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Carrying full packs, Year 10 students were certainly rewarded with breathtaking views during their hike.

OUR COMMUNITY

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PARENTS’ WELCOME EVENT Thursday 18 March

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ELC FAMILY PICNIC Sunday 14 March

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DADS’ BEEF & BURGUNDY NIGHT Friday 7 May

MUMS’ PLATTERS, PROSECCO, AND PINOT NIGHT Friday 23 April

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BIRTHS Congratulations to Susannah Schoeffel (’05) and Adam on the birth of their son, Otis on 20/2/21.

UPCOMING OFA EVENTS Reunions postponed from 2020 have been rescheduled and all dates are subject to COVID restrictions permitting gatherings to go ahead.

REUNIONS 2021 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 5 Year Reunion Friday 6 August 6.30pm – 8.30pm

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Class of 2010 Class of 2011 10 Year Reunion Friday 8 October 6.30pm – 8.30pm

VALE The Fintona community is saddened to learn of the passing of the following Old Fintonians.

Class of 1980 Class of 1981 40 Year Reunion Saturday 16 October 12 noon

INTERSTATE/COUNTRY REUNIONS NSW/ACT Thursday 9 September North East Victoria (Benalla) Wednesday 13 October, 12 noon

Dorothy Margaret Gowans (Cove ’46) 2/1/21

QLD Saturday 23 October

Betty Rewell (Willis ’42) 7/1/21

SA November – date to be confirmed

Jean Ramsay Wilcox (Anderson ’37) 10/1/21

SPECIAL EVENTS

Virginia Fraser (’65) 26/1/21

Blue and Gold Luncheon – Pre 1970 leavers Thursday 21 October, 12 noon

Pamela Sharwood (Green ‘50) 6/2/21

SHARE YOUR NEWS

Sally Reid (Traill-Nash ’74) 18/4/21

We love to share special and significant achievements of Old Fintonians. Please send your news to Kate McPhee, Community and Communications Officer at kmcphee@fintona.vic.edu.au.

JOIN THE OFA FACEBOOK GROUP Please join the Old Fintonians’ Alumni Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/ofafintona to keep up to date with Alumni news including reunion dates and photos.

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Catherine King MBE (Crosby ’46) 7/3/21

OFA Golf Day – Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club Monday 23 August

OBITUARIES

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JEAN RAMSAY WILCOX (ANDERSON ’37) 26/10/1920 – 10/01/2021 Jean attended Fintona from 1926 to 1937. She was in Ower House, was a Prefect, and was in the hockey, baseball and swimming teams. The School was located in Burke Road, Hawthorn East at the time and moved to its present site in 1936. Each day, Jean walked to School from Sackville Street in Kew with several Fintona girls including her cousins Beryl Beaurepaire AC DBE (Bedggood ’40) and Gwenda York-Syme (Bedggood ‘43).

Jean loved her schooldays and made many lifelong friends including June Mullins (Arnold ‘37), Sylvia Eady (Bowman ‘37), Merle Gilbert (Goldsworthy ‘37), Freda Lander (Harper ‘37), Shirley Dexter (Harper ‘37) and Joan Gabb (Hallam ‘37).

As Jean told those interviewing her for the School history recently, she fondly remembered doing exercises before class each morning in the ‘old pavilion’ (the forerunner no doubt of drill that her daughter Sue did each morning before class). She also noted that one of the highlights of her year was the annual School picnic before the end of year exams where they went to the beach in an open bus singing the School song.

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After completing Year 12, Jean studied Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and worked at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before marrying Vernon Wilcox in 1942. Jean had 4 children (Richard, Murray, Sue and Gerry), 13 grandchildren and 25 great

grandchildren, quite a brood! Her daughter, Sue Jones (Wilcox ’68) also attended Fintona.

Jean was very fortunate to have had a long happy life actively supporting her family and her husband, who was the Victorian Attorney General, Minister for Transport and Member for Camberwell in the State Parliament for 20 years. Over that time, Jean was Vernon’s ‘unofficial’ PA/Chief of Staff, and she very quickly learnt to turn her hand to a myriad of tasks, duties and events that she had probably never dreamed she would before.

Jean enjoyed running a stud cattle farm near Alexandra for 30 years with her husband, a site of many happy family times over the years. They also enjoyed their involvement at the Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show and the Alexandra Show over this time.

On their return to Melbourne, Jean kept herself fit walking 2 to 3 kms through the streets of Canterbury every second day for almost 30 years until the age of 95, befriending all on her way including the Maling Road shopkeepers and the school crossing workers.

‘Happy Days … We shall ne’er forget the mates who sing with us today Age Quod Agis forever’ Photo top: Jean as a Fintona student (middle front) Photo left: Jean on her 100th birthday in 2020

ELAINE WARNE 20/9/44 – 28/2/21 Past staff and students were saddened to hear of the passing of Elaine Warne who was a highly respected and acclaimed teacher at Fintona. As her colleague, Elaine Boucher, wrote, ‘when Elaine joined the Fintona staff in 1991, I soon found we had gained a treasure’.

During her time at Fintona, Elaine made a valuable contribution to the life of the School in so many areas. She was a truly gifted teacher and her intrinsic, detailed knowledge of History and English enabled her to transfer her knowledge and passion for her subjects to her students. Elaine’s rigorous academic standards encouraged students to extend their learning to a higher level. Her caring compassionate, kind nature gave comfort to both students and staff and her willingness to share her pedagogy for the benefit of all was much appreciated by everyone at Fintona. Elaine’s enthusiasm as Ower House teacher inspired students to always do their best in every aspect of

School life. Her dedication to the Elizabeth Butt Public Speaking Competition was testament to her outstanding commitment in all that she did. This was also seen in her exemplary contribution to Shakespeare Day and debating as well as the beautiful Christmas carol service which Elaine developed, participated in, and displayed her spiritual commitment which was a fine example to all.

Elaine’s painstaking and thorough preparation, combined with her willingness to share her ideas, gave staff and students the opportunity to achieve their best outcomes in the educational and personal sphere. Elaine’s values were present in all that she did and consequently she was a wonderful role model for staff and students.

Her love for husband, Garry and her family was always apparent and her sincere interest in all that others were doing was obvious.

Elaine’s faith and her commitment to the church and wider community reflected her

spirituality and dedication. Her friendship was highly valued by her colleagues; her wisdom was shown in her ability to establish and maintain fulfilling and rewarding relationships with so many people from such diverse origins. Helen Bosher and Kate McDonald, former members of staff, wrote of the beautiful, caring friendships that Elaine had formed with them which have endured over the years, and of their deep sadness at Elaine’s passing.

27 Elaine’s commitment to education contributed so much to the learning of many students and to the development of fellow staff; her contribution and influence on the lives of so many will always be remembered.

Thank you, Elaine, for all that you did for Fintona. We extend our sincere sympathy to Garry and Elaine’s family.

Vale Elaine

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REUNIONS

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CLASS OF 2020 Thursday 18 February, 2021 Photo: Alumni from the Class of 2020 with Rachael Falloon, Principal and Suzanne Hannebery, Careers Coordinator and Science Teacher.

CLASSES OF 2000 & 2001 20 YEAR REUNION Friday 14 May, 2021 Photo top: Classes of 2000 and 2001 with Rachael Falloon, Principal and Julie Goldsworthy, past staff.

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Photo left (L – R): Nerida Thompson (’00), Tammy Goldwasser (’00).

Photo right (L – R): Victoria Spicer-Stuart (’01), Fiona Bennett (Palmer ‘01), Lara Stevens (’01), Emily Stothers (’01).

CLASSES OF 1990 & 1991 30 YEAR REUNION Friday 12 March, 2021 Photo left: Classes of 1990 and 1991 with Rachael Falloon, Principal and past staff, Bron Long and Liz Lee. Photo top (L – R): Shirani Thevarajan (’90), Robyn Licenblat (Rose ’90), Didi Muccio (Garofallou ’90).

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CLASSES OF 1970 & 1971 50 YEAR REUNION Saturday 1 May, 2021 Photo top: The Classes of 1970 and 1971 with Rachael Falloon, Principal.

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Photo left (L – R): Class of Claire Hewitt (Touzel ’70), Amanda Ling (’70) , Sally Slattery (Price ’70 ), Terry Dimond (’70), Beth Gaze (’70).

NEWS OF OLD FINTONIANS

ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

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Congratulations to Old Fintonian, Professor Amanda Leach AM (‘72) who was awarded a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Amanda was recognised for her significant service to ear disease research and to Indigenous child health.

Photo (L – R): Prof Amanda Leach AM (‘72), the Hon Vicki O’Halloran AO, the Northern Territory Administrator.

RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM Congratulations to Jo Syme (’04) who along with her band partner, Tom Lansek from the acclaimed band, Big Scary, have released a new album titled ‘Daisy’.

Recorded during Melbourne’s lockdown last year, in the Band’s own recording studio in Collingwood, ‘Daisy’ is the band’s fourth album. With hip friendly grooves of funk and disco, the new album sees Jo take on equal lead vocal duties for the first time, having usually been heard on backing vocals and drums. Jo also took on co-engineering and production duties. ‘Daisy is our most playful album to date. For the first time there are no guitars to be heard. It’s full of drama, at times a little bit spooky and silly. In general we’re exploring naivety and fantasy versus facing the complexities of reality,’ said Jo.

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Big Scary was formed back in 2006 and past albums include Vacation, Not Art and Animal. The Band’s single, The Opposite of Us reached number 17 in Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2017.

Photo credit: Jeff Andersen Jnr.

WOMEN’S INTERSCHOOL GOLF CHALLENGE CUP Congratulations to Amanda Rethus (‘77), Julia Champion De Crespigne (Hanson ‘73), Sally Syme (‘74), Sally Eastoe (Randall ‘75) who represented Fintona at the 92nd Women’s Interschool Golf Challenge Cup in April. Twenty-nine teams competed in the competition with Clarendon taking out this year’s Challenge Cup. Please save the date for the OFA Golf Day to be held on Monday 23 August at Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club.

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NEW BUSINESS VENTURE Penelope Large (’02) became a HypnoBirthing Educator and started Joyful Births in 2019 to help parents approach birth calmly and confidently to ensure a positive birthing experience. According to Penelope, ‘this was so needed and more relevant than ever last year! 2020 was a year that threw a lot of curve balls and challenges at everyone and birthing people much more so than many others.’

Currently, with hospital classes remaining online and many appointments as telehealth, Joyful Births offers face-to-face private courses in people’s homes as well as group courses at a Wellness Clinic in Richmond.

Photo: Penelope with her son, Darcy.

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Whilst many things slowed down or came to a stop as the pandemic took over, babies continued to be born. With different restrictions being enforced in hospitals like limited access to water (e.g. birth pools), only one support person allowed during labour and birth, mask wearing, lack of face-to-face meetings with midwives/ doctors and no face-to-face childbirth education being just some of the challenges that birthing people faced.

‘Being able to help parents prepare for a confident birth and how to best navigate these restrictions and stay in control of their birth journey was a real honour. Whilst it was a challenge to not have many face-to-face classes, it was wonderful to be able to continue online and flex up my tech skills to be able to continue to support and empower couples,’ said Penelope.

ANNUAL GIVING APPEAL

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Your gift will make a difference.

Thank you to those that have already donated to the 2021 Annual Giving Campaign. It is not too late if you are considering donating.

Whilst our buildings, uniforms and curriculum have changed over the past 125 years, the School’s ethos remains the same, as does the continued generosity of the School community through Annual Giving.

Whether your donation contributes to the Scholarship, Building or Library Fund, all are practical and meaningful ways to make a tangible and lasting difference to the learning experiences for every student now and into the future.

In addition to these funds, we have two projects that will be our focus for Annual Giving this year.

The first is a state-of-the-art kitchen facility that will be the new home for our popular Cooking Club where girls learn about food

handling, food production and preparation, and the School’s Function kitchen, which will be utilised for community events including Parents’ Association events, the Food and Wine Festival, and OFA reunions.

The second project, on a similar theme, is the installation of two mud kitchens on the Junior Campus in our ELC and Junior School playgrounds, replicating the incredibly popular mud kitchen accessed by our Pre-Preps. Mud kitchens provide a hands on learning environment for our students to explore, wonder, play, create connections, develop fine motor skills and enhance their social skills.

We hope you will join us in supporting the 2021 Annual Giving Appeal. Your gift, no matter the size, will make a difference.

Donate online at www.fintona.vic.edu.au/ community/giving or ring the School on 9830 1388 to make a donation over the phone.

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ANNIE HUGHSTON CENTRE DONORS Please accept our thanks for your support.

Dr C How and Mrs Julia How Dr L Huang & Ms T H Weng Mr B Huo & Mrs H Cai Mr M D V Huynh & Ms H Z Lim Mrs G Ilott Mr H Jayaweera & Ms R Jayasuriya Mrs R M Jenkins & Mr A G Jenkins Mr J Karametos & Mrs D Karametos Mrs K W Lampert Mrs L Lau and Dr D Lau Mr C Lauder & Mrs N Lauder Dr H Lazaris & Dr M Lazaris Dr M Lee & Dr M Yap Mrs T Leong Hookey & Mr M Hookey Dr J Leung & Ms C K Yeung Mr L Li & Mrs M Yang Mrs Z Liu & Mr X Li Mr T Madden & Mrs R Madden Ms F Mason & Mr M Walters Mr G F McGrath & Dr C J Boudeville Ms A McIntosh Mr H J McKenzie & Mrs J K McKenzie Mrs A J McMahon Mrs D C Merritt & Mr N Merritt Mrs J Mitchell Dr C Mok & Dr L Teoh Mr G Nakas & Mrs R Nakas Old Fintonians’ Alumni Mr J R Pace & Mrs J L Pace Mr S H Parmenter & Ms E K Parmenter Dr T Pastore & Mrs J Pastore Mrs D Peng & Mr D Wang Mr B C W Poon & Ms W Tang Mr Z Qian & Mrs J Li Dr S Rathnayake & Mrs S Rathnayake Dr D T Ratnam Dr R Retallick & Ms E E Bolitho

Dr E Roberts & Mr N Roberts Ms J Rodgerson Mrs A C Rodriquez Dr H Y Schnagl Mrs M Schoeffel Mrs M Shao & Mr Z Mei Ms F Shub Dr A Singh & Dr P Bordbar Dr K Soma & Dr A Soma Mrs J Spencer & Mr B Spencer Mr S D Spindler & Mrs I C Spindler Mr K Sritharan & Mrs K Sritharan Mrs J Stanley & Mr G Stanley Dr G Stefanou & Mrs A Stefanou Mrs L A Steven Mr H Tang & Ms Y Jiang Mrs A Tankir & Mr F Tankir Mr P W Teng & Ms C C Wu Dr V Thijs & Mrs E Nivelle Tourmont Incorporated Mr M J Tropea Mr S Venkatachalam & Dr L Arunachalam Mrs C A Vickers-Willis & Mr R Vickers-Willis Dr K Wang & Mrs Y Li Mr W Wang & Mrs X Yang Mrs H Wang & Mr J Zhao Mr M Weedon & Mrs S Weedon Mr A Wimalasuriya & Mrs B Wimalasuriya Dr A S K Wong & Mrs S L A Wong Mr R S Wotherspoon & Dr T S Penovic Mr Y Xiong & Ms Y Zhang Mr T Yang & Mrs X Long Mrs H Yang & Mr T I Leong Miss C Yeoh Mr K Yung & Ms T Mak Mr C Zhou & Ms Y Shen

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Mrs A J Adams Mrs A E Ahearn Dr S Ang & Dr K Gordon Mrs P F Badham Mrs J E Besley & Mr G D Besley Ms J Bethell & Mr P Smart Mr S Biondo & Ms W S Sengotta Mr S Black & Mrs S Black Mrs P Boschetto & Mr C Boschetto Mrs B J Brady Mrs V Burelli & Mr T Saricam Mrs J Cai & Mr M Ye Mrs P Carder Dr Y Cheong & Mrs M Cheong Ms C E Condell Mr S J Cronin & Ms R N Vitarelli The Bryan and Rosemary Cutter Foundation Mr H N Dand & Mrs S H Dand Mr L Ding & Mrs H Dai Mr L Enverga & Mrs D Enverga Ms R Falloon Mr X Fan & Mrs R Liang Fintona Parents’ Association Mrs C Fleming Ms D P Fleming & Mr B L Masters Dr K A Gassert & Mrs H R Gassert Mr Y Geng & Mrs Y Huo Mr J Georgarakis & Ms L Teti Dr D M Gerstman Ms J E Goldsworthy Mr J L Gonsalves & Mrs M G Gonsalves Mrs A M Gordon Dr M Graham & Mr A Graham Miss S Guo Mr J Guo & Mrs H Peng Mrs B Herbert Mr T Hinh & Ms E Lee Dr M Horriat & Dr S Salimi

The Board and Management acknowledge with great appreciation the philanthropic gifts made by members of our community: parents, grandparents, alumni, staff and friends. We also thank those donors who wish to remain anonymous.

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