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FROM THE EDITOR A YEA R OF LOOK ING BAC K The word 'historic ' can only be applied after an event has occurred, and when 2012 comes around, the College 's 2011 Sesquicentenary celebrations will be written into our history. From the significance of the major celebrations such as the Sesquicentenary Ball and Winter Festival Weekend , to the smaller but equally important events like the Sesquicentenary Expedition, commemorative Stepping Stones and a special music and lecture series; it has been a remarkable year. Through various learning experiences, our teachers have brought the school's history to life with students taking the opportunity to delve into the College 's past and discover its story. From the ELC children exploring what the Pegasus means to them , the excitement amongst Preparatory School students generated in collecting the 150 history card set to the creation and performance of The Song Cycle, Teller of Stories, by choristers and musicians from across the school, our students have embraced the Sesquicentenary celebrations at every opportunity. We have also marked the year by launching the new history book, 'The Way to the Stars', which beautifully describes 150 years of education, and establishing the Gallery of Notable Old Collegians, housed in the 1873 entrance, which showcases the achievements of our alumni . The Sesquicentenary events would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors . On behalf of the entire College community, I extend our sincere thanks to all the sponsors who helped us make this important occasion one to remember. The bicentennial will have much to live up to! I hope you enjoy this edition of Ad Astra, which highlights many of the Sesquicentenary events and some of the more distinctive aspects of College life . Learning and life experiences outside of the classroom are key themes in this issue , with stories about student achievements in areas of the curriculum, the 'Keepin ' It Real' projects [page 20], and the rTJid-year trips [pages 18 and 19], amongst others . We have also highlighted some amazing experiences, achievements and j ourneys undertaken by our teachers and Old Collegians . As a community , we should feel proud of our achievements and the College 's position at the forefront of education in the 21st century - and that is something our Scottish founders would be proud of l As an incredible year draws to a close, may I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas with family and loved ones and a very happy New Year l

Mi ke Howe ll Director Commun ity Relat ions and Development

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THE GEELONG COLLEGE COMMU ITY MAGAZI E

VALEDICTORY 2011 Good evenin g to yo u all. There are 150 students in this, the 2011 cohort - one, if yo u like, for every year of the historical life of the College, an amazi ng coincidence indeed . It has obviously been a real privi lege fo r this group to have been the student leaders during the schoo l"s Sesquicentenary. They certainly fulfilled their responsi bil it ies admi rably ; we have been delighted with their maturity and constru ct ive attitudes. It is worth noti ng that several students present at this service have spent as m any as 16 years in this school, from ELC3 onwards. Tonig ht"s events w ill therefore be tinged with a particular sa dness both for them and their parents . 21 Year 12s in all started t he ir College education at Campbell House and, late last term, atte nd ed a special assembly there. Appealing to a young au dience, t he Director Mr Dinneen , recounted the story of a young puffi n who wa s impatient to leave his burrow and enter the outside wo r ld. Not convinced he was ready, his parents continue d to w atc h over him, holding him back until he proved he was big and brave enough to escape the scary gulls and drop off the cliff sa fely into the w aves below. Similarly, this rather grander 150 year old school of yours has functioned a little like a burrow ove r t he years as you grew and developed, enabling you safely to buil d up your capa ci ties and strengths so that when the time came, yo u too w ere equipped to function successfully in the wo r ld. Each of you has eagerly looked forward to this day since the beginning of Year 12 when the countdown began, but you we re not ye t ready. In fact, I would suggest, the high academic stake s and numerous challenges associated with Year 12 add essenti al fi nis hing tou ches to this preparation, forcing

a maturity that may otherwise not have occurred. It has been a huge year for you all; the last weeks have especially been difficult, but you have successfully negotiated your way through a battery of tests. You are now duly prepared and ready to go forth into the outside world, and I have every confidence in your abilities. And not just abilities; I also believe that you have great gifts. As trite as it may sound in today"s age of hype and excess, I say this with the utmost sincerity. Your teachers and I are often astonished by the confidence and competence we see emerge in final year students in particular; there is, as it were, a blossoming of talent and maturity as the year gathers momentum. Your gifts are many and varied: expressed in the fine and applied arts [as we saw in the recentVCE exhibition], in Drama [some of your monologue performances were breathtaking], through Music [a number have really flourished this year but so many of you are naturally gifted musically], in sport [where native talent combined with effective teamwork have produced two, almost three premierships in this special year); not forgetting the serious academic potential we have seen fulfilled again. Nor do I underestimate the particular gifts located in the interpersonal domain, creating capable organisers and inspiring leaders; or the depths of compassion and humanity that are within others and starting to be revealed. Gifts abound and abide in all of you.

I was recently struck by a comment made by one of our Year 11 students . When I asked what his future aspirations might be, he stated simply as though it was the most natural thing in the world that he wanted to do something ··memorable·· in life. He was not sure what. His peers were not fazed by his remarks and, knowing him well enough myself, I also saw potential for greatness of some kind. I love that audacity, when students feel the spark within them. Given the historic year we have been traversing, my mind instinctively went back to George Ernest Morrison, eldest son of our founding Principal who, after a ··warm-up·· walk as it were from Geelong to Adelaide

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at the age of 18, trekked solo from the Gulf of Carpentaria down to Adelaide when he was not quite 21, basically doing what Burke and Wills had attempted in reverse in 1860, with the added benefit, it must be said, of coming out alive. He went on to achieve extraordinary exploits in different parts of the world and particularly China, as an adventurer, journalist and later political advisor to the President of the first Chinese Republic . Where had that bold and audacious career sprung from? His father George had of course left the comfort of his

home in Scotland while still in his twentie s, migra t ing to a little known place on the other side of the world sti ll in the most rudimentary stages of settlement, to take hi s cha nces in life . Neither father nor son may have sensed th ey w ere doi ng anything memorable but posterity has judg ed otherwi se and their influence has unquestionably helped to express th e spiri t of the College from its earliest days . It is a spirit of boldness and adventure. The point about this school, The Geelong College, is tha t expectations are high and can be openly stated , like that Year 11 boy's, without fear of ridicule . Our students have always bee n encouraged to lift their sights and aim for the highest possi ble standards in ways reflecting their unique strengths. A few years ago, we were wondering whether the school's original motto Sic itur Ad Astra: Thus is the Way to the Stars from Book 9 of The Aeneid by Virgil, written between 29 and 19 BC, wa s still relevant. When asked this question, the student lead ers of th e day responded with a resounding yes . Not only was th e mott o something that had always been identified with the Co lleg e and its successive generations of students, but they felt it was extremely important to have the highest asp irations so as to structure the way they thought about themse lves . Thank s to the creation of a Notables Portrait Gallery this year, ou r curre nt and future students can now look up to a select group of Old Collegians who were once students just like themselves , but who went on to achieve quite remarkable things in life , often benefiting humanity along the way. Each day, as they wal k through the 1873 entrance from their houserooms on th e way to class, they see an inspiring line-up of College "greats", among them a Nobel Laureate for Medicine [now isn 't th at somethingl), a gamut of sporting stars including a

The legendary American CIvil Rights leader, Reverend artln Luther King, expressed how Important thiS was when he said "intelligence plus character is the true goal of educatIon' The President of the Uniting Church of Australia , Reverend A Istalr Macrea, who preached at our Founders' Day Assembly In July, reminded us also of the pressing need not only to promote curiosity and confidence In our young people through our different programs but of the virtue of compaSSIOn, relating thiS back to the commandment : Love your neIghbour as yourself The positive values we have fostered and upheld in this school are critical to informing the way you live and to making you Into decent human beings as you proceed to adulthood And In an interconnected world, your compassion and the humanitarian acts that accompany it must extend beyond Australian shores to embrace the wider world, The future of thiS planet urgently depends on how we interact With local and further communities . "Bear your share in mind" is how the Japanese have succinctly put it; thi s saying is well worth remembenng as you go forward and beg in your adult life. Bear your share In mind. The world you are entering IS characterised by incredible knowledge and promise on the one hand but uncertainty and risk on the other. From the beginning of the Christian era to the middle of the 18th century, the sum of knowledge doubled. 150 years later, it doubled again and then again in only 50 yea rs. Today, it doubles every few years . 85% of all sCientists wh o have ever lived are alive today. This is an extraordinary era in which to live, study and work. But in order for you to grasp the opp ort unities opening up in this ever-changing world, you wi ll nee d to continue learning , growing, expanding your frames of re ference and discovering new ways to develop your talents, And in the coming years, if your reach occasionally exceeds you r grasp -- which it should -- never allow yourself to feel dow nh earted or to be deterred . The American poet Longfellow pu t it this way: ''The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight But they, while their companions slept Were toiling upward in the night"

Th e value of perseverance is also what Albert Einstein, whose immense scientific achievemen ts are known to all. said rather more prosaically : "It's not that I'm 50 smart; it's just that istay wi th problems longer ".

very recent Paralympian, Richard Colman, and over 40 other Old Collegians who have contributed at the highest level to the Law, Education, Science , Business, Government, th e Art s and the Environment, since the very beginn ings of our sc hool. Thanks to the extremely broad range of opportunit ies ava ila ble here and the encouragement and teaching of a skilled and passionate staff, our students can glimpse what is achievable

As you take your formal leave of The Geelong College today, I urge you first of all to be truly thankful for the opportunities and sup port you have been given by your family and teachers up to t his point; but above all, and in conclusion, I invite you to be bold and determined in your attitudes towards life, with your si gh ts firmly fixed on the stars we have helped you to discover. Sic Itu r Ad Astra.

through the combination of confidence, talent and effort. Non e of this potential success comes without effort or sacrifice . Think of the late Steve Jobs and his comrade Steve Wozniak working feverishly in Jobs' parents' garage in California ba ck in 1976 to produce what would become the world 's first personal computers, and Job's relentless quest for perfection ever aft er. So, you owe it to yourselves to go on and accomplish great things, or some great things. Every student here has th e capacity to do so in ways that may not yet be clear to you . Dare to be inspired and dare to succeed I But there is another side of education we have also faithfully nurtured over the years : the development of moral chara cter.

THE GEELONG COLLEGE COMMUNITY MAGAZI E

DEPARTURES ANDREW PAYNE Mr Andrew Payne has been a thoughtful an d conscientious member of staff since he commence d at the College in 1996. He has been an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Accounting an d Commerce, contributing strongly to curriculum development aimed at strengthe ning his students' thinking skills. He is thoroug h and meticulous in everyth ing he does, always ensuring that careful plan ning and structured implementatio n occ urs, an d has always acted in the best inte rests of his students and the Colle ge. Andrew has also develo ped t he Yea r 10 Fulfilling Lives Ta nna program considerably, ensuri ng that the challenging logistical and welfa re elements are in place, whilst fosteri ng a serious community service culture amongst the partici pants. A stron g sup porte r of the Row ing program, he has been m ost generou s wi th the time he has devote d to this spor t over many years. We will miss Andrew's con tribu tio n to many areas of College li fe and w ish him well in retirement.

Mr Roger Smith Joint Head of t he Se nior Sch oo l (Curriculum] 6 AD ASTRA ISSUE NO 121

DIANE BLACK

CAROLYN GUEST

Mrs Diane Black leaves the

Ms Carolyn Guest leaves the College at th e end of 2011, after seven yea rs of excellent se rvice to the sc hool at both campu ses.

Col lege after 16 years of loyal service . She has been a very valuable teacher of English and Lite ratu re, and has made a sub stant ial contributi on to the English departm ent m ore generally, including act ing as Head of Fa culty for a period of ti me. Sh e has also taught History classes wi th ent husia sm and dilig ence, and was a pi onee r during the introductory years of th e Yea r 9 City Week programs . Many students w ill also remember Dian e as a committed Head of Calvert Hou se , wh o guid ed th em with great ca re and att enti on to the ir personal nee ds. Sh e has left a la st ing legacy at th e Colle ge through her outstanding, con scienti ous work as the Editor of the sc hool magaz in e, Pegasus. Diane has contributed to many different areas of the school and her broad understanding of edu cational issues has been of con siderable value to students and staff alike. We wis h her all the best in retirement.

Mr Roge r Smith Joi nt Head of t he Senior School (Cu rric ulum]

For the past four years, she ha s provided most effective lead ership of th e George Morrison Library in the Seni or School, overseeing a range of phys ical improvements and the consolidation of our contemporary book collection . During this time, we have also seen consid erable expansion of the digital resources on offer to students and staff. Carolyn has always undertaken her work in a diligent and considered manner, ensuring that the various needs of Library users are met with a minimum of fuss . She has introduced a number of programs and practices designed to make the Library a more attractive and welcoming space and has encouraged students to embrace both the formal and informal opportunities available . We thank Carolyn for the valuable contribution she has made to our Library services in particular, and the College more generally. We will miss her calm, obliging manner and wish her the very best for the future .

Mr Roger Smith Joint Head of the Senior School (Curriculum]

AMANDA MAHER Mrs Amanda Maher joined The Geelong College in 2006 . As well as holding the po si tion of Learning Support Coordinator, she has served as a tutor in Wettenhall and Morrison Da y Houses and Mackie Boarding House, and as Teacher-in-Charge of Softball. Amanda has made very st rong and lasting connections with her students. She is keenly attuned to the adole scent psyc he and this has underpinned her outstanding work as Learning Support Coordinator. She was instrumental in establishing the now very successful Year 9 City Week programs and the Fulfilling Lives programs in Year 10, and has heade d up the College's Literacy Committee , undertaking considerable research into this key learning area . She also incorporated the Duke of Edinburgh award into the Year 10 Learning Support/Literacy class, with her personal highlights of the program be ing the fortnightly Read ing Buddy trips to East Geelong Prep School and the outdoor adventure components. These offered co mmunity service involvement and also built up the confidence of the Year 10 students involved. Amanda has given exemplary service to the College and to all those stu dents whom she has supported through out her time here . On behalf of the staff and students, I wish Amand a an d her family our very best wishes for her future adventures.

Ms Joan Gill Joint Head of the Senior School (Welfare)

MIKE

GALLUS Mr Mike Gallus joined the College in 1995. Throughout his years of service, he has made outstanding contributions to the academic, pastoral and sporting areas . He is highly respected for the manner in wh ic h he has met the respons ibil ities of a number of senior positions . These have included Residential Head of Boarding (20002005]; Head of Engli sh 11999-2003], and most recently, Head of McLean House

12006-20111. He has also coached Softball and Basketball and, for a number of years, has been the friendly face of the College on a Saturday morn ing at the Rolland Centre, meeting and greeting visiting sporting teams and their coaches and ensuring that our facilities are in top order. There are a number of qualities which we will miss when Mike departs . He has been a highly valued colleague in the English departm ent and we will miss his classroom expertise. No doubt the students who have encountered Mike will remember and respect him for his sensible, thoughtful and fair approach to all matters . We extend our very best wishes to Mike as he seeks out new challenges and adventures.

Ms Joan Gill Joint Head of the Senior School (We lfare)

KIM

JOHNSON MISS Kim Johnson has given excellent service to the College since 2001, teaching in both Primary and Junior Secondary contexts. Kim's passion for teaching IS apparent from the moment one enters her classroom. Lively conversations, an air of purposeful activity and a visually stimulating environment are hallmarks of her sense of an educational setting, and the students In her classroom thrive in such a place. Kim has been able to develop very positive relationships with her students and her commitment to their emotional, SOCial and intellectual development builds a great sense of trust and respect. She ha s held a number of leadership positions during her time at the College, including the significant positions of Direc tor of Curriculum (Prep - Year 8] and Primary Curriculum Coordinator. The pos ition s of Upper Primary MathematiCs Coordinator, eLearning Leader (Prep - Year 8] and Head of House are roles to which Kim has brought expertise and drive. Kim's recent teaching years in Year 6 Multimed ia have demonstrated her ability to develop outstanding programs and her exceptional organisational skills . Kim achieved the status of Exemplary Teacher in 2009. We wish Kim well in her new position as Director of Learning at Kardlnla International College and thank her most sincerely for her excellent service to The Geelong College .

Mrs Coral Turner Joint Deputy Head of the Middle School (Welfare)

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CELEBRATING OUR FOUNDERS On Monday 8 JuLy 1861 at 11.00am, the Revere nd ALexander J Campbell declared The GeeLong CoLLege open for business . The following day, 40 students, including 13 resident boarders , 7 day boarders, and 20 day boys assembLed at Know Le House in Skene Street for their first classes. To teach them was newLy

WHAT FOUNDERS' DAY MEANS TO ME ...

appointed PrincipaL, George Morrison, and two teachers, George F Hutton and AdoLph B Herbst.

FRASER YEAMAN - YEAR 3

A formaL ceLebration of the school's opening was estabLished

Founders' Day makes me think

in 1947 by then PrincipaL, Dr Martyn Buntine, which invoLved

about the person who started

a church service and student assembLy. A formaL ceLe bration

The GeeLong CoLLege . His name

of the SchooL's opening was first estabLished in 1947 by then

was Alexander CampbeLL. It is

PrincipaL, Dr Martyn Buntine, which invoLved both a church

important to have an assembLy to

service and a student assembly. These annuaL events lapsed

remember aLL of the peopLe who

over time but were re-introduced in 2001 at the Senior SchooL

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and Preparatory School. That year they ceLebrated the 140th

to our school. I am proud to be a

anniversary of the College and the 80th annive rsary of th e

part of the CoLLege because it is

Preparatory SchooL.ln 2011, Campbell House heLd its inauguraL Founders' Day ceLebration.

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GEORG INA CALV ERT - YEAR 8 Founders' Day is very speciaL to me because I have a Long history with the school. It is an exciting and important part of the ColLege 's history but also my own history. My Great, Great, Great Grandfather was on the founding committee and his son was one of the first boys at the schooL. This means that I feeL very connected to the school. This year, Mr Ian McMillan spoke at the MiddLe SchooL Founders' Day AssembLy. He taLked about the AboriginaL history of the Land, advising us to respect the originaL native Landowners . This was very intriguing and made me feeL a strong sense of respect for the Land and its Long history before white settlement. KYL E BOOTH - YEAR 11 Founders' Day provides us with an opportunity to acknowLedge and reflect on the past events and individuaLs who assisted in the estabLishment of the schooL, which has since given so many students the chance to experience a broad education. Being the CoLLege's Sesquicentenary year, this year's Founders' Day AssembLy was especially meaningful. We heard about the changes within the schooL in the past 150 years, and how it still stands today as one of AustraLia's Leading schooLs. Reverend Macrae from the Uniting Church of AustraLia deLivered an interesting address and then we formed a gigantic ' 150' on the oval to mark this speciaL occasion, followed by ceLebratory cupcakes. It really was a day of reflection and ceLebration by aLL.

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PROJECT ~f~AT THE ELC 'The robots might eat all the breakfast!'

" C~ifcRre¥\ Ctr0 Mtw-a,f r~~ lNi-tt- a, b ~~tivi-Dt tD rfUt~0 ~ lNDMe-r." Reggio Emilia Information Exchange Young children love to explore, inquire, discover and learn, and the children at the Early Learning Centre are given opportunities to fulfil these desires each and every day. Influenced by Reggio Emilia , the ELC embraces and encourages the natural researcher in a child through playful project work, which is an important part of the Centre's program.

'How about the robots eat and they make a mess, then they tidy up! '

FO UR YEAR OLD GROUP An ongoing interest in ELC4 this year has been observing how things change in our natural environment. This project Involved a wonderful array of hands-on experiences such as hatching our pet chicken's eggs, observing cocoons develop into Monarch butterflies, watching bees create honey and tadpoles turning Into frogs, planting seeds to grow plants, and using plants to make food. The project encouraged children's learning in a holistic way, integrating science, literacy, numeracy, music and art. It culminated in a celebratory evening 'In the Night Garden ', where children enjoyed exploring the ELC garden at night and sharing in a feast together.

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'We were looking around the room because it's different. There were chocolate leaves and candles all around to make it dark. There was food on the tables ..... the sunrise drink and the pies. We had dinner under the trees. '

Ideas for projects often come from the children themselves and the teachers then provide the support and resources required to further their investigation . Through conversation, brainstorming, art, music and play, the children share their ideas and learn to express themselve s. A project is often concluded with a celebration, which recognises the effort and value children have placed on their learning. In 2011, projects have investigated jungle animals, robots, gardens, metamorphosis, imagination, the Sesquicentenary and more. You can read about some of these proj ects below.

THREE YEAR OLD GROUP In Term 3, ELC3 children began an exploration into robots . Examination of toy robots, stories and discussion revealed an interest in how robots could help us around the house .

What do you think will happen if you push a robot's buttons?' 'He might wash the dishes! ' 'He could make the beds and do the vacuuming!' 'Robots don't have hearts. '

FOU R/FIVE YEAR OLD GROUP The Sesquicentenary sparked an interest in the school emblem of Pegasus, with ELC5 children writing their own Pegasus legends with their parents. A book of the children's storres was published and a magical 'Pegasus Land' was planned and created by children and teachers . This special room allowed children to create, improvise and imagine with light, dress-ups and 'precious things'. The children celebrated this project with an enchanted evening 'Storytelling and Supper under the Stars'.

Pegasus is off this world, he is in space, he's not in our world!'

" know how to make a robot friendly; you make a heart out of nuts and bolts!'

" was pretending that' was flying to the stars ..

After many weeks of enjoying our robots we decided to invite

By Ros Molyneux, Director of ELC

them to a special breakfast, which the children plann ed with thei r teachers.

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MAKING MUSIC AT CAMPBELL HOUSE Learning to pLay an instrum ent is an exciting adventure for a ch ild , and for CampbelL House Year 3 student, Astrid Crtalic, learn ing to play two before the age of eight has been an experience that she hopes to build on for the rest of her Life. Astrid thrives on music, dance and drama, playing the cello and piano and attending an acting school in Geelong . The CampbelL House Music program is designed to encourage students with art istic passion, and enrich the Learning of all students by providing them with opportunities to sing, play, perform and express themselves creatively.

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"In Year 2, children participate in a String program where they play an instrument of their choice for a year. Many students go on to play their chosen instrument right through their time at the College, and beyond. Music literacy is the focus of the Year 3 program and the recorder is used as a tool for chiLdren to read music notation fluently," "We extend the Music program by giving children the opportunity to Learn ensembLe skills in musical groups which they rehearse before school. Students are abLe to apply their knowledge and skills in an authentic way and gain important performance experience in a variety of settings, such as the Foundation Concert, assemblies, Music evenings and the Easter and Christmas services."

ltJ~ I vi~t~ ffr~rttre,¥d;~'", Astrid said. " I feel excited and happy when I perform becau se my playing seems to make people happy. I would love to be on TV one day, and also traveL around the world playing concerts in lots of different countries l " she sai d. Campbell House Music Coordinator, Mrs Karen Fyffe , said the goal of the Campbell House Music program is to encourage artistic expression and enjoyment at every step. " Music is an integral component of a child's education at Campbell House and our students often develop a life-long love of music and performing stemming from the experiences we offer," Mrs Fyffe said.

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Like many other children at Campbell Hous e, Astrid has years of music-making and performance ahead of her, The opportunities and programs offered at The Geelong College continue to nurture and encourage young students so that they too might pursue their love of music and the Performing Arts, where ever it may lead them.

EXPERIMENTING WITH SCIE NCE ... AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL These days, ifs hard to turn on the television and not come across a Science-based program . CSI. .. NCIS ...RPA ... Bond i Vet...the list goes on. While most of them are produced for entertainment value only, they are also helping to make Science more mainstream, which is great for schools and their Science

like Marine Biology; Food and Consumer Chemistry, Design, Build and Test; and the Human Machine. The school alSO offers a bl-annual mid-year trip to Lizard Island where students study the marine life and ecosystem of the Great Barner Reef (you can read more about this trip on page 19J.

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These programs provide our students with hands-on, engaging and 'reallife' Science experiences that extend well beyond the school gates and help to develop a life-long Interest In all things science!

At the Middle School, the Years 7 and 8 Science curriculums are not just about learning the periodic table, lookin g through microscopes and firing up the bunsen burner. Students are given some amazing opportunities to get involved in a range of Science electives and external programs to spark their curiosity and interest in the field . Students are encouraged to participate in Science outside of the classroom by competing in the Science Talent Search , Rio Tinto Science Competition, the Solar Cars and Boats program , Werribee Open Rang e Zoo program, Connell Wagner Bridge Building Competition and Wat erwatch. In Year 8, students can select to study a Science MESH elective,

RIO TINTO SCIENCE COMPETITION Interview with Mitchell McAllister, Year 8 1. What do you most enjoy about Science at school? I like learning new things and performing experiments - it's very interesting! 2. Has participating in Science classes at school made you more interested in Science in general? Yes. I would like to continue with Science after I finish school. I would like to get involved in Physics and Chemistry. 3. Did you enjoy participating in the Rio Tinto Science Competition? Yes. I liked being part of a national test. Some parts were challenging, but overall I really enjoyed it.

SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH Interview with Lachlan Baensch, Year 7 1. What do you most enjoy about Science at school? I enjoy performing experiments on different subjects. 2. Has participating in Science classes at school made you more interested in Scie nce in general? Yes, definitely! I know I will do more SCience in the future and think I will study phYSICS later at school. 3. Did you enjoy participating in the Sc ience Talent Search Competition? I found the Science Talent Search lots of fun and extremely interesting. It was self-guided research so I got to choose what I wanted to study and do it in a hands-on way.

4. How did you feel when you found out you were one of the Top Scorers? I was really proud of my achievement.

4. How did you feel when you found out you had won the Major Bursary Award? I felt extremely happy with my work and grateful to the people who helped me achieve this.

5. Tell us about your Parliament House experience? What was the best part? Parliam ent Hou se was interesting and I was amazed at how big it was . Being in the Great Hall, where famous people have been and will be, was very special.

I would like to thank Ms Van Cleef and the people from the Science Talent Search Competition for providing me With thiS opportunity and I would also like to thank my Dad for assisting me in my research.

Mitchell McAllister, along with Lucas Whittem (Year 71, was one of 58 stUdents from a pool of 31,000 to be named as a 'Top Scorer' in the 2011 Rio Tinto Science Challenge.

Lachlan received a Major Bursary Award for his entry in the 'Junior - Working Models' section of the Science Talent Search. Lachlan's prize winning entry was a model titled 'Exploring Electrolysis'.

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BLDG ON! HUH? THAT'S WHAT YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE SAYS ' BL~G' OR WEB 2,0 TECHNOLOGIES', DON'T WORRY, .. YOU'RE NOT ALONE! Put very simply, a bLog [short for weblog) is a type of website

Senior SchooL eLearning Coordinator, Ms Sarah Hallows, said

where the owner or 'blogger' makes reguLar posts on a topic of

HeLicon Space has really taken off and exceeded the schooL's

interest. Blogs are generally an interactive environment where

expectations in the short time that it has been Live.

readers can make comments on the posts, share them and "HeLicon Space has given teachers a new way to structure

interact with the writer and other readers.

Learning in and out of the classroom without the administrative

Web 2,0 technoLogies are web applications that facilitate

difficuLties of using externaL Web 2.0 tooLs," Ms Hallows said .

interaction, sharing, collaboration and participation. These " I have used HeLicon Space as a way to allow students to

technologies include blogs, forums, social media [such as

collaborate onLine and give feedback on each other's work.

Facebook and Twitter) and video sharing websites [such as

Students can easiLy post ideas, interesting web Links, images or

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video and others can review and give feedback . During Year 9

Finding new and exciting ways to engage students in the

City Week. students and staff were abLe to post daily about their

curriculum is always a challenge for educators, but the

experiences in MeLbourne," she said.

popularity of Web 2,0 technologies among youn g people has opened up a world of opportunities. The challenge for the College is to take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies while

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providing a 'cybersafe' learning environment that maintains the privacy of students and teachers, The solution - Helicon Space l Helicon Space in an internal blog developed by the College, It provides students and staff with an opportunity to collaborate inside and outside the classroom in a modern, Web 2,0 environment. Students and staff have created over 1700 posts since HeLicon Space went Live in Term 3 2011, which are generating discussions on everything from climate change and exam preparation tips, to EngLish texts and the Latest books to hit the Library. It has aLso been used to post updates on overseas trips, with parents being abLe to Log in and stay up-todate with what their chiLdren are doing.

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"In Year 8, my class used Helicon Space to share their thinking, ideas and resources. The students were then able to use all of this material for their written assessment task . I have found it a great way to have the students collaborate and to learn from each other." Ms Michelle Crofts, Director of Teaching and Learning . With HeLicon Space 's first term of use being so successfuL, a wider roLe across the CoLlege wiLL take pLace in 2012. Watch this "S pace" !

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CONGRATULATIONS! CongratuLations to Dr PauLine Turner on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin Universl yon 19 October 2011 for her 'outstanding contribution to Deakin Unlvers'ty through her Longstanding membership of CounCil, Includ rg two terms as Deputy Chance llor and her contribution to the educationaL and culturaL community of Geelong . ~UI; KI\IN UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA

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THE COLLE GE'S DI GITA L CHAL LENGE, NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR , IS MAKIN G WAVES W HEN IT COMES TO TEACHING STUDENTS ABOUT SAFETY ON TH E NET, The inter-house DigitaL Challenge competition charges t eams of up to five students from Years 9 to 11 to deveLop a media produ ct to represent their house, Each product must be designed to educate Senior SchooL students about important aspects of th e digitaL world, This year's theme was ' It's more than a game , It's your Life' with products focusing on the potentiaL dangers of 'Formspring ' [a sociaL Q and A website]; 'checking in ' on Facebook; find ing a baLance in Life, especially in response to the all-encompassi ng worLds of sociaL media and computer gaming; and the dang ers of sharing too much personaL information onLine, After working on the Challenge throughout Term 3 and earLy Term 4, aLL of the teams presented their products to a Large audience of staff, students and parents in the Keith HumbLe Centre for Music and the Performing Arts on 19 October, Shannon House, represented by by Ella Fenton, David JeLfs, AnnabeLLe Shannon, Amy Sheridan and Stephanie Wood, won the Challenge with their fiLm on the way many students put phone numbers on Facebook pages without truLy considering how many peopLe have access to them, Second pLace went to the Keith House team of Harrison BowLer, Brady Harmon, Andrew McGLade and Emma Ring, whose fiLm focused on th e impact of pLaying too many computer games ,

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TELLER OF STORIES By Leanne McCartney, Music Coordinator, Preparatory School

If you were at the Foundation Concert in September, Paul Jarman's Sesquicentenary Song Cycle needs no introduction l For those who were not able to be part of this magical and historical event, sit back, relax and get carried away in this amazing tale that is Teller of Stories.

CHAPTER 1 - THE IDEA To mark the College 's Sesquicentenary, the school wanted to create a music legacy - a product which could be born within the school, connect with our stu dents and reach beyond , to the wider choral community. It was decided that a Song Cycle, consisting of three songs on icon ic Geelong themes, should be written and premiered by the school choirs at the Foundation Concert. We had the idea . We had the musicians and choristers . Now we needed to find the creative mastermind to help us to turn this vision into reality.

CHAPTER 2 - THE COMPOSER There was no question regarding who we wanted to lead us on this musical journey. Paul Jarman, Composer-in-Residence, was the obvious candidate. When seeking evocative, inspiring choral music for Foundation Concerts over the years, Paul has been the Middle School's composer of choice. However, Paul's contribution to music education is not just about the product - it's also the process. His works are the culmination of collaboration with students and teachers from a range of locations: urban and rural, coastal, island and outback. His music speaks of the Australian landscape, its people and their journeys, past and present .

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His lyrics are ideas and visions, researched, moulded and inspired by communities far and wide. This is exactly what we required to produce our Song Cycle, and so Paul was engaged to help us create a uniquely Geelong, musical extravaganza.

CHAPTER 3 - MAKING MUSIC In his typical style, Paul began developing material for the songs in collaboration with staff, students and the community. In our search for the soul of Geelong, water was a common theme . Aside from our amazing coastal beaches, the town of Geelong wouldn't exist without our river and the port. In particular the Barwon River, with its constant presence and significance in the history and formation of this town, called to us , drawing us in, and wanting to share its secrets: Teller of Stories. Part I: Imaginations (Upper Primary Choirs]

Mission: To explore the path of the Barwon River, noting its changing appearance, character and function both historically and in the present. What stories does the river tell? Years 5L and 5M ventured to Buckley's Falls to follow the path of the river. Th ey heard tales of its salty past and learnt about its importance to the generations of people who have called

Geelong home. Then the hard work began. What did they see, hear, feel, learn? What words most clearly articulated their feelings and emotions? How could those words be stripped back? Exhausted but brimming with ideas, Paul Jarman and Year 5 parted company. Part II: Foundations [Years 7 and 8 Choirs] Mission: To view the wool industry and the growth of Geelong through the eyes of an early settler, considering the sign ificance of the river for both . To develop an understanding of s ignificant events occurring around the time The Geelong College was founded, 1861. A focus on the people associated with the above.

To put the era in perspective, students began the day with a viewing and discussion of the 'History of Geelong ' mural in the State Offices. They learned of the hardship and loss experie nce d by local families and heard stories of the bollards. The ir sen ses were stimulated and challenged at the Wool Museum where the relentless, percussive sounds of the looms and the stories of 'doing it tough' as a young lad in the shearing sh eds and woollen mills of early Geelong provided musical and lyrical inspiration.

After many months of collaborat on, the three parts of the song were decided, The lyrics were written. The musIc cO'nposed, The song was now complete

CHAPTER 4 - THE PERFORMANCE The 2011 FoundatIOn Concert audience had returned to their seats after the Interval, full of antiCipatIOn for what they were about to witness. Then the music began , The sounds of the river and the creatures that inhabit it echoed through the auditorium and took the audience down to the banks of the Barwon. The') we were transported to the wool sheds and the mills where the looms worked overtime. Finally we heard the whispers of voices pa st, the Wathaurong people. Paul conducted the cho rs wi th great enthUSiasm, and the music from the orchestra and st ud ent voices carried the messages and mean ngs of Teller of Stor ies to the mesmerised audience. Th e performance was over. The story had been told Our VISIOIl had been realised. And for everyone who was there on the night, and for t hose who were Involved in the creative process, Teller of Stories will live on as one of the most memorable musIc eve nts in the College's history.

Part iii: Illuminations [Senior School Choir] Mission : To inspire a sense of belonging to country. To learn about important sites around Geelong and reflect on the significance of the land to Indigenous people.

Julia Ditterich, Middle School Teacher Librarian, exposed students and staff to a local landscape prior to European settlement. They visited Yollinko , the site of a bustling winter camp for generations of Wathaurong people, where Julia shared stories of family gatherings, edible and medicinal plants, and the technologies used for a creative and comfortable life . At the Mount Duneed Aboriginal Reserve, Toolim Beal, students walked the overgrown path which led to a single, large boulder featuring a lonely plaque. They stood in silence, pondering the date (1861) and the faces of the six remaining members of the Wathaurong clan who had numbered in their hundreds, 30 years earlier. The ongoing discussions following these visits led the students to acknowledge a fundamental truth - a need to belong.

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BUY, TRADE, LEARN! THE SESQUICENTENARY COLLECTOR CARDS In Term 3, Preparatory School st udents were enthusiastically buying and tr ading the College's collector cards, which were create d to cele brate the Sesquicentenary, and learning about t he schoo l's histo ry in th e process , A fantastic initiative of Pre paratory School teacher, Mr Michael Panckridge, the cards present the significant people, buildings and mome nts in th e College 's 150 year history in an interesting and en gag ing way. Students were able to purchase packs of 15 card s and swap them with friends in a bid to gain the entire set. Swap meets were held in Robertson Hall an d we re very well attended , You too can purchase a set of the cards as a memento of th e Col/ege 's 150th birthday.

A full set can be purchase d in a sp ec ially designed folder for $50 or in a wooden or plast ic box for $40, To order your set of cards, please contact the Colle ge 's Uniform Shop on 0352263700 or uniform shopragee longcollege ,vic.edu ,au Please note that the Unifo rm Sh op will be closed over the Christmas holidays, re - open ing on Thursday 12 January 2012.

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BOOKWEEKAT CAMPBELL HOUSE A world of colour came to Campb ell House on Wednesday 31 August when students dressed up in th e co lou rs of a national flag in celebrat ion of Book Week . The theme for th is year"s celebration s was ·O ne World Many Stories· and students from th e ELC to Year 3 took the opportunity to explore some of th e boo ks shortlisted for the Children ·s Book Council of Au stralia·s Bo ok of th e Yea r awards. As part of the program, the children co nsi dered each book from a creative and artistic perspective and worked on a piece of art that related to one of the shortlisted boo ks. Book Week is a much anti ci pated event am ong stu dents and a highlight event for the Library.

ARTS WEEK We were here in 20 11 was the theme for this year"s Arts Week celebrations, which were held from 9-11 August. Memorabillia was resurrected from the archives and brought back to life as students were photographed putting the items to good use! The students then transferred their photos to a 90mm tile, decorated them and mounted them on a back ing board In the formation of the words We were here in 2011·.

The finished product will be housed in the Senior School Library as a lasting reminder of the students who were at the College In its Sesqu icentenary year. A group of keen Senior School photographers also visited the Preparatory School to take similar photos of our younger stu dents. A selection of these photos were mounted on canvas and presented to the school.

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ENGLAND CRICKET TOUR When the Aussies take on the Poms in the sporting are na, yo u are guaranteed to witness passionate play, strong rivalry and a lot of fun! This was certainly the case when The Geelong College 's Cricket team toured England as part of this year's m id-year Cricket trip. The cricketers enjoyed three weeks of com peti t ive matc hes , plaYing against teams at Oundle School, Tre nt Colle ge, Berkhampsted School, King Edward School an d Norwic h School. The teams managed eight wins from eleven ma tches , demonstrating their high skill level and adapta bil ity to playin g on much slower and stickier wickets than they are use d to at home . Sightseeing was also on the itine rary with a high l igh t be ing the tour of Lords Cricket Ground. Tim e was also spent exploring the other sites of London and histo rical cities of

During th e three- week trip, we played a lot of cricket, which was chall enging at times, but also very rewarding . While my batting on th e tour wa sn 't the best, I did learn how to be resilient and not s ucc umb to the dis appointment. On the other hand, the trip had a positive impact on my wicket keeping and my passion fo r i t was re invigorated during those three weeks. I also found it r eally interesting to learn the etiquette, history and unus ual rul es and forms of English cricket.

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I lo ved the sightse eing - the tour of Lords was definitely one

The competitive matches playe d, beautiful grounds and fac ilities, friends made and sites seen will be fon dly remembered by all the boys for many years to come.

different sc hools and meeting so many people, spending the day

of my fa vourite parts of the trip . I loved travelling to all the exploring Oxford , seeing Ed Ratcliffe make 212 at Norwich and spending time with a great group of boys - all of whom were older than m e but made me feel really welcome and like part of th e group . I just wish I could have stayed longer! To anyone who is thinking of going on the next trip, I wholeheartedly endors e it' The things you do, the people you meet, the pla ces you go and the cricket you get to play makes the whole trip a really amazing experience. I feel a lot more confident as a cricketer now and the trip has provided me with s ome really great experiences that I will treasure for the rest of my life .

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An island getaway In the Great Barrier Reef may sound li ke an . h V' . . b ' h appealing way to escape t e Ictonan winter, ut It was mu c more than that for seventeen Year 8 and 9 students who took part in the 2011 Lizard Island trip in June - it was a learning experience of a lifetime I Lizard Island is home to some of the most spectacular and important marine and terrestrial environments in the world , and is therefore an ideal place for students to participate in a 'hands on' learning experience about the important ecosystem that is the Great Barrier Reef. The students stayed at the Lizard Island Research Station and spent seven days exploring the reef around the island and learning about the plants and animals that inhabit it, the ecological principals of this amazing ecosystem and the types of research that marine biologists do for a living . Students also developed a strong appreciation of the fragile nature of the environment throughout the Great Barrier Reef.

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Th is experience gave me an amazing insight into the reef sys tems, its marine life and how the ocean works. It also taught us new things about global warming and its effects, which has inspire d me to learn more about this subject and how I can re du ce my impact on the environment. My favourite part of the trip was the visit to Mermaid Cove. The coral life was amazing and there were so many underwater caves an d tunnels. I also liked making new friends with people that I didn 't know very well before the trip . It is sa d to think that this marine environment won't be here for ever due to coral dying and other effects of global warming . I woul d high ly recommend anyone thinking of going on the trip to do it before it's too late as this amazing experience won 't be available in the next few decades. It re ally was the trip of a lifetime and well worth saving for! Hamish Russell - Year 9

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KEEPIN' IT REAL COMMUNITY AWARD PROJECTS "~ ~i~¥ fwJ it ~ it ~V0 ~ rea,~~ groups. The Kee pin ' i t Rea l Commun ity Awards program was to ~if0." developed as a way to mark t he Co llege's Sesqu lcentenary year

Throughout 2011,20 st ud ents f rom Years 7 to 12 have been

Keepin' it Rea l by volu nt eeri ng th eir time to lo cal community

and give back to the Gee lon g co m mu nity. Through the program, stu dents have been in volved in a number of comm unity projects at organ isations including Geelong Hospital , Para llel Sp or t s In c, Brentw ood Ag ed Care Facility, All Saints Chu rch, Un iting Church of Australia, Leaders of Tomo r row, Ra in bow Riders and Uniting Aboriginal Islanders Christi an Con gress. Th ese projects have had a significant impact on the st udents , tea ching them lessons in understanding, humility an d empathy. At Speech Day on 1 Dece mb er , Dr Pauline Turner presented each student with a ce r t ific ate of part icipation as part of the

Our favourite thing about volunteering there was seeing the kids having so much fun and the smiles on their faces when we returned the next week, we couldn 't stop smiling either:

Volunteering not only helped the kids, but it also helped us understand how lucky we are when others are worse off. We believe we have made a difference, and brought some hours of fun into a few kids lives."

Brittany FowLer, Year 7, Rainbow Riders There are a number of things that I did while out at Rainbow Riders, including leading young children on ponies and mucking out stalls.

Sesquicentary Commu nity Aw ards, as well as a cheque for $1500, to their charity w here t hey volunteered (mak ing $30,000 overalll. You can read m ore a bout the ex periences of some of the students below.

Maddison Smith, Year 11, Brentwood Aged Care

"tn~ e;Xreri~ tV~' a- VDfW\tur kV0 re1;Ja,y~J ~ i~ ~~ YW)r0lN~¥ ~ \ (,{)~~ kV0 rrJivtJ. " Each week, I am remi nded that it truly doesn 't take much time on my behalf to brighten up th e day for these residents. It makes me fu r ther appreciate the opportunities I now have that they never did. Even ju s t m y company can put smiles on the residents ' faces an d that for m e has been the single most rewa r ding aspect of the whole experien ce. I look forward to continuing my work wi th Brentwood in the future . ..

ELLe Richards and Rose Jennett, Year 8, GeeLong HospitaL ChiLdren 's Ward We went every Friday m orn ing during Term 2 holidays, bringing

with us fun instrum ents lik e xylophone s, tambourines, maracas and violins fo r them to jam on .

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There was one girl in particular who was too scared to touch

a horse and now she can happily ride, pat and groom them without being scared. It is a wonderful thing to be able to help people overcome their fears.

SESQUICENTENARY SCROLL PROJECT The Sesqu icentenary Scroll project, the bra nch ld of Preparatory School Art tea ch e r, Mrs Barbara Hollander, is an impressive visual isation of s ome of the fam lies who have had students at the Colleg e over multiple generations. Ferne Millen (OGC 1996], photog rap hed current students holding images of the ir Old Colleg ia n family members from the past 150 years . A Co llege fam ily tree was also created for each of the featured fam ilies. These images were combined to create a 5m x 1m artwork which was exhibited as part of the Art Exh ibitIOn during the Sesquicentenary Winter Fest iva l wee kend in August.

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Imagine being asked to start a school- with nothing' Not one desk, book or pen; no paper or blackboards; and certainly no computers! This is exactly what was asked of many young Principals in Timor Leste following their independence in 2002, and the Geelong community is helping them to achieve their goals.

Mr O'Donnell said the visit to Timor Leste opened his eyes to the size of the problem facing the Timorese and how beneficial the groups help could be. 'When speaking with the Principals, teachers and students at our partner school, I was so amazed at what they had been able to achieve with so little resources and funding," Mr O'Donnell

In 1999, a referendum was held in Timor Leste where the majority of the population voted for independence from Indonesia. However, indepen dence wasn' t achieved until20 May 2002, after an extremely violent and devastating period of unrest that crippled the nation's people and economy. Most of the nation's infrastructure, buildings and its electricity grid, was destroyed by the Indonesian-backed anti-independence militias, and when rebuilding commenced , there were few resources and virtually no money available.

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The Geelong community offered its support in many ways, one being through the formation of the Geelong-Viqueque Friendship Schools Group, which the College has been part of since 2009.

"Another initiative to arise from the May visit was the establishment of a pilot project that focuses on the refurbishment and repair of the Uaimori School, with the view that this model could be replicated throughout the district. Planning has begun on ways to finance the group's commitment to Uaimori and the district more generally," he said .

This Group is a collaboration of 11 Geelong schools to improve the educational outcomes for students in the Viqueque district. The College has since partnered with Loihunu School, one hour's drive north of the district ca pital, and our Preparatory School students have raised funds to su pport the school's programs and other projects in the district.

" Our Wrai<;iYlff k~ WrJ to rroVi£e- two ~uJef\t¥ Wi~ trairJ~ ~f~ir~ to a- ~i~ (,{)ff~. \t'~ AA tUNA:t-iYlff fe-e-fiYlff to kow ~t we- an ('{)htributiYlff to ~ J~tioh of ~uJef\t¥ ihliw-or ~;te-" Kate Speakman, Year 8 In May this year, the College's Year 8 Area Leader [Welfare),

Mr Michael O'Donnell, and 11 othe r members from the Friendship Schools Group, visited Timor Leste to meet with staff from their partner schools and officials from the Education Department, including the Minister of Education.

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"Following this visit, the Friendship Schools Group decided to develop a professional development program for Viqueque Principals and senior teachers. The Geelong-based program commenced on 29 October, with seven Viqueque educators beginning their month-long program with much enthusiasm. Participants visited the partner schools and observed and participated in classes, learnt about the structures and systems of the schools and made new connections."

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e-ffort¥." Andrew Goldsack, Year 8 Following the success of the recent professional development trip, it's hoped that funds will be available to make it an ongoing program . The Preparatory School is committed to raising funds for its partner school and for the renovation of the Uaimori School, and this will be a major focus of their fundraising efforts in 2012.

A TRANS-AMERICAN

ADVENTURE By Ian Henricus

At 55 years of age. my life had taken some major turns that I had not anticipated. It seemed like the right time to take a chance on life ... so it was then that I decided to ride across the United States! Linda Lee. my partner. gulped and agreed to accompany me. After arranging the time. the money. the dog and the all of life's trivia. we were off. We flew to Los Angeles with our touring bikes in boxes. and a trailer and two panniers full of all we would need for the next four months. We took some time to see a couple of sights around LA before leaving. but the anticipation and excitement of beginning the tour meant that the sightseeing was kept to a minimum! We looked at the map; the route we had chosen was pretty much Route 66 for most of the way. Travelling out of LA was perhaps the trickiest part of the tour for us. We were nervous about riding on the other side of the road and the ordeal of fighting our way through traffic. Once out of the city. we headed for San Gabriel. 18 km east of LA to stay with our first host and member of warmshowers.o rg. a worldwide organisation of cyclists who offer support to other cyclists. We developed a rhythm of three days riding and one day of rest. wh ich worked well for our middle aged bodies. We rode down to the Arizona border. crossed the Colorado River and saw our first classic Saguaro cactus. When we reached Albuquerque. NM. we had been travelling fo r three and a half wee ks and ha d ridden about 1500 miles. We crossed the high desert of New Mexico int o Texas and even t ually re ached Oklah oma. By ow we ha d ab an doned t he idea of a fixe d rou te. Local e and advi ce about ro ads w ere too va l uable to ig nore

After Indiana and Ohio. we battled I!1JUry as live "'ppr r Pennsylvania state line. The foothills of he Appa acr began to test our weary legs. and pull'ng a load up true exercise in patience l Washington DC was our final destination. Our e

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one of the balloons from the Preparatory School's Sesquicentenary balloon launch [which you can read more about on page 27J landed on a property nearly 70kms away, near BaLLarat? And that the property was owned by the daughter of an Old CoLLegian? And that two days later she found a second balloon on her property? Luke Perry [Year 5J and Olivia Gerrard [Year 1J were the balloon owners and were very excited to receive this note from the property owner.

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Around 650 balloons set sail from the Preparatory School campus, carrying a message from each student about the school's 150th birthday, Some of the balloons have been found up to 80km away [see page 26 for the full story).

Students from the ELC, Campb ell House and t he Middle School began their Winter Festival Weekend cele brat io ns in a way that was meaningful for them - by launching ba lloons into the air carrying personal birthday messag es I

After enjoying some birthday cake, the students then formed in to Year level groups and processed to the Senior School for the Friday night 'Spectacular' event. As you can imagine, it was quite a sight to see over 650 students, teachers and parents bearing flags and signs as they walked along some of

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TH E SPECTACULAR The name really says it all! Around 4,500 people gathered on Mackie Oval at the Senior School to witness what was truly a highlight of the school's Sesquicentenary celebrations, As darkness fell, the College's history came to life through a captivating presentation involving multimedia, live performances from our Music, Dance and Drama students, and a stunning fireworks display, The presentation documented the College's beginnings, celebrated the achievements of notable Principals and Old Collegians, and displayed the talents of our current students, The crowd also had a sneak preview of the specially commissioned Sesquicentenary Song Cycle, Teller of Stories, that was premiered in full at the Foundation Concert. The Spectacular was simply ... spectacular, and provided a moving and memorable occasion that engendered immense pride in all who witnessed it.

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OLD COLLEGIANS' ART EXHIBITION Curated by College parent and Geelong Gallery Assistant, Ms Susan Petch, the Winter Festival Art Exhibition featured mainly the works of Old Collegians who have esta bli shed themselves as accomplished artists, such as Da vi d Wadelton [OGC 1969], Victoria Edgar [OGC 19791. Robe rt Ingpen [OGC 1950) and Peter Rosson [OGC 1968). The exhibition was extremely impressive and was well attended by many of the visitors to the Festival.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY The Geelong College made a donation of $10,000 to each of two locally based charities; Wesley Centre for Life Enrichment and Give Where You Live [formerly United Way); being the proceeds from the Sesquicentenary Festival Day in August and one of our birthday gifts to the community.

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THANKSGIVING SERVICE A Thanksgiving Service was held on Sunday 21 August at St David's church, creating an opportunity for a more reflective celebration, A congregation of around 400 people gathe red to recognise and reinforce the school's Christian foundations and ethos and contemplate the transition from its Presbyterian heritage 150 years ago to its links with the Uniting Church today, The Right Reverend Andrew Bray, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church Victoria, and Isabel Thomas Dobson, Moderator of the Uniting Church Victoria and Tasmania, both offered words of welcome while the Reverend Dr San dy Yule [OGC 1953) delivered the homily, Many of our musici ans also contributed to this occasion, Following the service , the congregation was invited to enjoy morning tea in the Senior School Staff Common Room with many taking the opportunity to view the Gallery of Notable Old Collegians and the Festival Art Exhibition at the same time,

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TREASURE CHEST BEFORE THE WAR: GLIMPSES OF THE 1930's By Con Lannan, College Archivist It's not often that a collection of archival material turn s up that overwhelms expectations . So it was, six years ago when Old Collegia n an d form er staff member, Fred Elliott (OGC 1941], arrive d at t he sc hoo l to donate some photographs to the College archive. Am ong them were some excellent photogra phs taken by Fred, many in large format, and taken while he was on Colle ge ex pedit io ns in the 1940·s. These magnificent depictions of t heir adventures were fascinating in themselves, but Fre d had one oth er item that he diffidently passed over.

'Possibly, there is something of use in here", he said. This understated gift wa s a small box of dusty negative s that had been rescued from a dec repit farm she d. Th ey w ere mu ch unlove d. The owne r had little inte rest in th em and no-o ne kn ew what they depicte d. The box co nta ined al most 1000 tightly packed black and white neg atives, m ost in 70mm format. Aft er a prelimin ary survey, the box lay un to uched, a low priority, waiting for an enthusiast with the time to view an d scan th e im ages t o see what was hidden from view. In 2006, Archive Voluntee r, John Fai rn ie, com m ence d a projec t to digitally scan some of the ima ges in a m issio n that wa s to take several years. Asto nishingly, t he negatives dis close d themselves not to be a collection of fami ly sna ps, but a fascinating photographic t reasury of t he Co llege's pre-war era from 1934 to 1938. These im ages were tak en by John

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Bechervaise, around the time the young and aspiring new teacher, handpicked by Principal, Francis Rolland to establish his new House of Guilds, commenced at the College in 1935. John was to eventually scan over 700 of these images, however, many remain unidentified . Many of the images are not related to the College. They pose a dilemma for an Archivist as they lie outside the collection strategy for the school, however separating school-related material from the non-school is easier said than done, particularly where so many images are unidentified . There are also ethical and practical issues in breaking up a cohesive collection like this so we persevered in discovering what lay within . The collection revealed some of the earliest photographs of the College 's kindergarten students, House of Guilds activities and College Ramblers hiking parties, as well as other student groups such as th e Cadet Corps and sports teams. From beyond the College, there are scenes from the Melbourne Centenary; the township of Walhalla visited by a College hiking party; life at the Wilson 's Promontory lighthouse settlement; the Ford factory in Ge elong; Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance and Sydney 's Harbour Bridge, both shortly after completion. Thi s Colle ction explores an innocent and beckoning world so on to be transformed by war. Ironically, not long after these imag es were taken, John Bechervaise and his wife Lorna, who feature s in many of these images, were themselves to be se parated until the end of the war.

The entire Bechervaise image collection can be viewed as thumbnails at the College Heritage, History and Archive Web Page at www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au/tgcheritage/.

1. Photographing the photographers. The Cinesound Movie Crew on location at Prince's Pier, Melbourne. To the left is HMS Sussex which brought the Duke of Gloucester to Melbourne for the Melbourne Centenary in 1934. HMS Sussex remained on exchange with the RAN from 1934 to 1936. The ship was later bombed in September 1940 while undergoing a refit in Glasgow, Scotland. The ship was not returned to active service until August 1942 2. Preparatory School students among the Cape Weed. In the background is the embankment for the small bore shooting range and on the right the Warrinn boarding house

3. The route the visiting Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and later, Edward VIII , took through Geelong in 1934 passed up Aphrasia Street. Th is view shows the waiting crowd at the intersection of Aphras ia and Talbot Street with the College Main Oval in the backgrou nd. The male group on the corner are possibly the Colleg e teaching staff. Through the trees the original College Cricket Pavilion can just be seen 4. The Melbourne Centenary schools event at the Melbourne Cricket Ground . Th is view shows Government House and the Botanic Gardens on the hill beyond the MCG 5. The College Cadet Corps Band caught mid-beat near the Main Ovals on Anzac Day, 1936. The Original College Cricket Pavilion is in the background 6. John Bechervaise [on right] with a group of College students . The group was photographed, pOSSibly, on the old pier at Sealer's Cove, Wilson's Promont ory 7. The Ford Motor Company's assembly factory at Geelong. This was probably taken on a Geography excursIOn. As m lar excursion photo in the Collection Includes a group of College students at one of the Woo llen Mills 8. A College ski party 9. Pre-war English streetscape, pOSSibly in London

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contribute to Th e Geelong College Foundation through regular donations and bequests, The support and foresight of the entire College community is extremely important if we are to maintain

What a year it has been l As President of The Geelong College Foundation, now in its 21 st year, I have had the pleasure and great honour of being involved in many aspects of the College's Sesquicentenary celebrations and have enjoyed each and everyone immensely, In 2011, the Foundation was delighted to make a Sesquicentenary gift to the sc hool of $100,000 towards the resurfacing of the Preparatory School tennis courts, It also directly contributed to the

and enhance the learning of our students and give them every opportunity to succeed, I am pleased to announce that the 2011 Annual Giving campaign, which is supported by the Foundation, has th us far netted more than $66,000 which is a marked improvement on last year's total. I most sincerely thank those who have contributed, If you are yet to donate to this year's campaign and would like to do so, please go to the College website and click on 'Our Foundation' for simple instructions on how to participate, The highlight of the Foundation 's calendar was the Foundation Concert which was held at Costa Hall on 16 September, What a tru ly remarkable evening this was! We are extremely grateful

education of two students who are receiving Foundation

to the staff and students for their tremendous dedication, hard

scholarships and a new full tuition Foundation scholarship for 2012 , A donation of $30 ,000 was made to the Indigenous Scholarsh ip Program and $20,000 was contributed to the school's capital expenditure ,

work and professional presentation of what has become a College tradition, The highlight, of course, would have to be the world premiere of Paul Jarman's Teller of Stories Song Cycle which was so sensationally performed by the Upper Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior School Choirs ,

This financial assistance is made possible through the generosity of Old Collegians, current parents and friends who

In May 2011, we held a wonderful recognition event for current Foundation members at the Senior School. Guest speaker, Associate Professo r Daniel O' Brien, spoke to us about his

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involvement with Medecins Sans Frontieres [Doctors witho ut Borders] and the wonderful work they do overseas, in partic ular in the treatment of HIV in resource-l im ited settings. This was a well-attended and thoroughly enjoyable event that allowed us to acknowledge and thank our members and the important role they play in the ongoing success of the College. We also recognised Foundation patrons and Morrison Society members at an event held at the Empire Grill in October. Again this was a well-attended event that marked the second anniversary of the launch of The Morrison Society. The Foundation is extremely grateful to those individuals who have either left a bequest to the College or made sizeable donations over the years and we enjoy thanking and acknowledg ing them for their continued involvement and loyalty to the school. Further information on Foundation and Morrison Society membership can be found on the College website or by calling our Foundation Officer, Joyce Taylor, on 03 5226 3779. The Foundation continues with a passionate and committed board, and we were delighted to welcome new board member, Mr Sandy Hutton [OGC 1973], who jo ined us earlier in the year. Sandy has been Portfolio Manager for the Foundation ·s Investment sub-committee since 2002 is very happy to be continuing his long association with the school in this way. Our Investment sub-committee continues to strategically manage the Foundation portfolio during these times of unpredictability and volatility in global stockmarkets. The land purchased by the Foundation at Fyansford in 2009 is being expertly managed by a

sub-commit tee of Foundation Board Members and has a tenant in situ with plan s under approval for sub-diVISion. In October, Mr And rew Cameron [OGC 1970] was also elected to the Foundation Boa rd . Andrew has extensive agricultural and oth er bus iness interes ts and has also served as President of the Carj i Greeve s Cl ub . Andrew will also jOin the Investment subcomm ittee of the Foun dation board. In closing , I w ish you all a very happy and safe festive season and New Year. I hop e you will have time to sit back and re flect on what it has meant fo r yo u and your family to be involved in what has been a truly rema rk ab le year at The Geelong College. Michael Betts President, The Geelong College Foundation

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w ith your prefe rred conta ct details which can be emailed to : com mun ityrela tion srag eelon geollege.vic. gov.au

The Sesquicentenary yea r has been a very special milestone fo r everyone involved with The Geelong

This year, for the first time , we co-hosted a marquee with the

College . The hig hlights we re the Sesquicentenary Ball in May and the Winter Festiva l weekend in August, which were the talk of the town and have now written themselves into College history. I am pleased to report that many Old Collegians we re invo lve d in these events, eithe r in officia l ca pacities or as pa rt of t he many thousands of community members who came along to celebrate . On th e Saturday afternoon of the Festival weekend , a football m atch was he l d between school students and Old Colle gia ns.

sc ho ol at the Dunkeld Ra ces - and what a day it was! Around 40 Old Collegian s joined Mr Paul Mishura, the new OGCA Presi dent , Mr Mike Howell, Director of Community Relations , and Miss Chelsea Geall, Alumni Relations and Events Manager, fo r drink s in th e marqu ee. A large group from the 2009 cohort along with Old Grammarian friends enjoyed drinks, shade and sa ndwi che s. A numb er of others came through with friends ra ng ing from the 1960s to the millennium years . Over 10,000 peo ple w ent through th e gate s on what is now a country racing favo ri te , with the Grampians as a stunning backdrop to the race co urse. Roll on 201 2 wh en we will again host a marquee. The OGCA continues to develop close ties with the Albert Bell Club and th e Old Ge elong Football and Netball Club . This year, we ente red in to a sponsorship arrangement with the OG·s which wi ll help them to recruit players and allow the OGCA to be more in touch w ith our Melbourne m embersh ip. The clubroom at Como Park wi ll be use d from t ime to time as a base for OGCA re un io ns.

Th is was a resounding success and revived a tra di tiona l match that had been a permanent fixture in years gone by. True to form , it was a nail biter with the current Colle ge 1st XVIII cli nch ing victory by two points . Hopefully we can make this an

As yo u will be aware, th e OGCA Committee opened the Gallery of Notable Old Collegian s during the Winter Festival Weekend in the 1873 or iginal entran ce to the school [read the full story on

annual even t. There was also a tight contest fought between the Co llege ·s 1st Netball team and Old Collegians . This time t he Old Co lleg ians were victorious, evening up the score .

ou t si gn ific ant research over the past 18 months to arri ve at 44 nom inations fo r the inaugural launch . Thank you to the many me mb ers of our co mmun ity who submitted nominations to us. Th is ga lle ry will grow over th e years as many more of our

Many Old Colleg ians returned to the school for t hei r respective reunions in 2012, wh ich provide oppo r tunities for peo ple to reconnect with friends, enhance networks an d visit the sc hool. All events were extremely well atten ded . The fee db ack by many is that they are always a little apprehensive to co m e back afte r so many years, but then have a fantastic evening [whic h usually continues late into the night] as they rekindle old fr ien dsh ip s and share stories that they have not spoken abo ut since sc hool. With the introduction of the OGCA Facebook page, we have been able to cast the net wider in terms of making contact w ith people and keeping them informed on events an d what is happening in the College community. If you have not already done so, please ·like · our Facebook page as not only wi ll we keep you up to date with school news, it is also a me dium fo r you to tell us your news. The over 50·s is one of the fastest growing segments on Facebook so if you are not on it now, sign up, try it and find out what all the fuss is about.

pag e 29 ]. A sub-comm ittee was established who have carried

form er students achieve extraordinary things in their field of ex pert ise are recogni se d for their extraordinary achievements in thei r chosen fi eld . An other maj or project will be a gift of wrought iron gates on the Aphrasi a Street sid e of the School [to be comp leted in 2012]. Th es e gates w il l be symbolic for all students passing through to begin the ir edu cation and then in later years return through the ga tes as Old Collegian s. Our co mmitt ee co ntinu es to grow, change and be rejuvenated. One of th e thing s I am mo st proud of is the way we have bee n able to bring new young people into our committee m emb ers hip . A person that requires special mention is Andrea James. Andrea resign ed from the committee earlier this year. She has given th e OGCA 18 years of continued service and was a ve ry act ive m ember. I wan t to take this opportunity to thank Andrea for her exc ellent contribution .

Soc ial media and Facebook are very exciting develo pme nt s

Finally, in hand ing over the Presidency reins to Paul Mishura,

for our organ isation . We have over 13,000 mem bers an d th ey

I am con fid ent that there have been some good initiatives put in place, a so lid framework behind us and a number of exciting ve ntures ah ead . Thank you .

are spread throughout Australia an d the world. It is always a challenge to keep in touch with everyone. In order to stay in tou ch, it is so important that you kee p the sc hool up to date

Jim Marendaz Pre si dent, Old Geelong Collegians' Association

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HERE ~N' THERE

Nicholas Thomson (OGC 1998) became engaged to Dr Lin da Malvl sh at Vlasoff Cay, OLD on 30 September 2011 .

Jodi Axford (nee Madoen, OGC 1989) lives on a sheep and cattle station near Winton, OLD with her hu sband, Sh ane, and two sons , Patrick [8] and Milton [5]. Jod i home schools both her children wh ich ke eps her busy, and the family's daily lives revolve around Merino sheep and woo l, w hich they are passionate about. They enjoy see ing th ei r Victor ian relatives, who often vi si t during winter to escap e th e cold l

MARRIAGES

The Revere nd Lindsay Ca rtwrigh t (OGC 1938) ce lebrate d his 90 t h bi r thday at the Aug ust mee ting of th e Un iti ng Church Retired Ministers' Fel lowship in Perth by cutting a spe ci ally decorate d cake . He told frie nds t hat he had fo und it he l pful to check out any me dical need s, have early nig hts and to read the Bible first thing in t he morni ng. Ian Fairnie (OGC 1956) and teacher at the Preparato ry Sc hool in 1963, recently had the honour of laying a w re ath at th e Last Post service at Men in Gate in Fromelles, in front of 300 peo ple. Ronald Fife Fallaw (OGC 1944) was awarded the OAM , posthumously, in the January 26 2011 Awards for se rvice to t he community of the Mornington Penin sula , to th e Arts and Music and to local government. It was awarded on 27 Augu st 2009 but not presented until this year. Don Lawl er (OGC 1945) has emigrated to New Zealand w ith his wife, Val. Peter Lawler (OGC 19701. now domiciled in New Zea land , wo r ks in Arnhem Land, NT as Operations Manager for th e Bawi na ng a Aboriginal Corporation at Maningrida. Sarah Schofield (OGC 2004) continues to impress in th e design industry by winning the top fashion honours at the 20 11 Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Field [for th e se cond ti me]. She has spent t he last two years in Paris as an intern w ith Louis Vu itton.

Sarah Case (OGC 1996) married Ben Stewart on 30 June 20 11. Lyndall Dew (OGC 1998) married Craig McNeil at The Geelong College Chapel on 2 Apr il 2011 . Armand Setiawan (OGC 2000) married Olivia Hadlsumadewi on 8 May 2010 and welcomed their first born, Arlyn Setiawan Wulianadi, on 18 Apri l 2011.

BIRTHS Simone Carland (nee Hol mes, OGC 1995) and her husband Andrew welcomed t he arrival of their fourth child, Joshua Alexander, on 27 Augu st 2011. A brother for Isabella, Ethan and Emma . Ben Erwin (OGC 1990) an d his Wife, San drlne, welcomed the arrival of their third child, So phie Ma deleine, on 6 June 2011 . A little sister for Isabelle [5] an d Amelie [3]. Karina Newmarch (nee Wieland , OGC 1992) and her husband Giles welcomed the arriva l of their daughter, Isabella Rose , on 6 April2011 . Michelle Parsons (nee Ha rri s, OGC 1989) and her husband Luke welcomed the arrival of their son, Oliver Cargill, born at Sydney's North Shore Private hosp ital on 15 March 2011 . A beautifu l brother for Amelie [5] and Thom as [4]. Adam von Einem (OGC 1993) and Geor gina von Einem (nee Crick, OGC 1993) celebrat ed the birth of a beautiful baby girl, Eve Edna , on 11 April 2011. Jane O' Brien (nee O' Donnell, OGC 199 6) and her husband Alan welcomed the ir second so n, Finn Patrick, on 20 September 20 10, a little brother for Cillian ag ed 2. Jane and Alan are currently living in Cork, Ireland however are planning to return to Australia in2012 . Sally Siega (nee Mountjoy, OGC 1999 ] and husband, Scott , are proud to announce th e bi rth of their son, Angus Lawrence Rommie, on 23 May 201 1. A brother for Charlotte and Caltla in. Lucy Teasdale (nee Thomson , OGC 1995) and husband, Kirk, are pleased to announ ce th e arrival of Hamish Alexander Gordon on 30 September 2011 . A bro ther for Archie and Geordie Angus Ward (OGC 1998) and w ife Krlsty are pleased to announce the arrival of the ir daughter , Ella Kat e, on 21 June 2011 .

Adrian Givoye (OGC 1993) and Sara h Angllss welcomed the John White (OGC 1996) married Maddy Scott in 2010 and arrival of their se cond ch ild, Sam An tony William Angl iss, a completed his PhD in anthropology earlier th is year. He is brother for Chloe , on 1st October 2011. curre ntly working at Parliament Hou se as a Se ni or Researcher for the House of Representatives Stand ing Comm itte e on Aboriginal an d Torres Stra it Islander Affairs . John has 653 OLD COLLEGIANS LIKE maintained an academic affiliation with Th e Au stralia n National THE OGCA FACEBOOK PAGE University and continues to publish on a rang e of topic s including HOW ABOUT YOU? Australianist anthro pology and Aborig inal history.

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NETBALL By Ginnie Hope-Johnstone (OGC 2005) The OGs Netball Club continues to grow and achieve successful results , with five OGs teams now competing in the Melbourne competitions. A number of additional OGs teams were entered in the Prahran and Albert Park competitions in 2011, which increased the diversity of ages involved in the club. This was great to see; especially the number of players that emerged from the schoolleavers of 2009 and 2010 . Strong enthusiasm was seen by new young faces Felicity Carah and Lucy Heath (OGC 20101. Annie Middlemiss, Laura Neilson and Georgia Hunt (OGC 2009). This season, Alex Chirnside [GGS 2005) captaine d the OG s to w in the only premiership in late October. This is a credit to the girls who played as a team for the first time this year, winning in the last few minutes by three goals. Unfortunately all other OGs teams narrowly missed the finals . Congratulations to the following Best and Fairest Winners for

2011 : OGs Navy - Sam Wilson [OGG 2003) OGs Red - Lizie Browne [OGC 2007) OGs Blue - Annie Middlemiss [OGC 2010) OGs Black - Rosie Wilson [OGG 2009J OGs Albert Park - Emma Wallace Clubwoman of the Year - Floss Brolsma

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OGs Netball continues to seek your support and encourages all female players, sisters, mothers and supporters to come down to Como and help support the club in any way they can. If you would like to join the OGs in any way, shape or form, please contact OGs Netball President, Ginnie Hope-Johnstone, on 0422188808 or ghopejohnstonefaelitesports.com.au. New members are welcome to the Netball Club with the first of two seasons in 2012 commencing in early March.

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CRICKET By Roly Imhoff

The Old Geelong Cricket Club started th e 2011/201 2 se aso n well with a win against the MCC . Henry Weddell (OGC 2005) lead the way making 88, and wa s w ell supported by Cameron Russell (OGC 2006) who made 26 , bring ing th e team total to 191. In reply, our bowlers were too good for th e MCC with Charlie Fairbairn (OGC 2001) achieving 2 for 23, Callum Wood (OGC 2008) 1 for 22 and surpri se wicket taker Richie Herd (OGC 2002) 4 for 12 off 5 overs . In round 2, we played Old Melbourne Grammar and aft er winning the toss, sent them in to bat on a damp wicket with a lot of grass on it. James Ratcliffe (OGC 2006) bowled well but was unlucky with 0 for 18 off 5 overs, wh ile Cameron Russell [2 for 28) and Callum Wood [2 for 5) picked up some vital wickets for us . Despite a difficult wicket to bat on, Old Melbourne Grammar managed 115 and then showed us what a good bowling attack they have, bowling us out for 64, which is the clubs lowest ever score .

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Our round 3 game was against Melbourne High Old Boys who are new to the competition this year. After w inning th e toss and batting first, our captain, Rob Hunter, cont inued his good form from last year with 101 and was well supported by Richie Herd [20) and Charlie Fairbain [20). However, th e Melbourne High batsmen were very disciplined and looked like they were going to win, until some late wickets from Cam Russell, and run outs from Richie Herd and James Ratcliffe made the run rate a run a ball. In the end it cam e down to the last ball needing three to win the Melbourne High guys co uld only manage two, resulting in the clubs first tie. Results and scorecards can be viewed on our new website at

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I was lu cky enough to experience the walk over the ANZAC day period . We had an early dawn service on our first day, before flying over beautiful scenery to begin the trek . The local porters are there to help you along the track. They each have an interesting and individual story to tell. Days were long and at times; when walking for hours on end alone, it was Jason [my porterJ who motivated and encouraged me to keep going up those tough hills. The weather was very hot and humid for most of the trek makin g progress difficult especially when you are climbing mountain after mountain as it sapped your energy and the top seem ed as though it will never be reached. We didn't experience rain until the third day and it caught us completely unawares with its torrential unceasing downpours which completely drenched us. We just grit our teeth and pushed on. Each day is the same in terms of one foot after the other and watching your every step. Every time I was struggling through a section of the trail; I would think about those who had trekked before me through all kinds of conditions and hardships . For me; porter support, dry clothes at night and healthy food was my comfort and made me realise how lucky I was in comparison . It enabled me to keep going and made the journeya lot easier.

OLD COLLEGIANS ' FATHER AND DAUGHTER TAKE ON THE KOKODA CHALLENGE

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HEROES Mr Richard Carr [OGC 19761. curre nt parent and member of the School Council, took on the Kokoda Trai l in Papua New Guinea with his daughter Emily [OGC 2010J in the early part of this year. This is one of the world's great treks and was the scene of bitter fighting between the Australian and Japanese forces in 1942. Hot, humid days with intensely cold nights, torrential rainfall and slippery tracks through the Owen Stanley Range are just part of this challenge. Richard and Emily were privileged to attend an ANZAC day dawn service where the reality of what the Australians undertook to stop the Japanese advance against all odds became a stark reality. They were well and truly following in the footsteps of heroes . One of whom was Old Collegian Major Don Duffy, [OGC 1932J who played a major role in the Kokoda Campaign as the Regimental Medical Officer with the 2/14th Battalion. He was mentioned in Despatches on 31 July 1943 'for gallant and distinguished service in the South West Pa cific Area '. This is how Emily recalls her Kokoda adventure: "The Kokoda trail was definitely the most rewarding experience I've ever had. It was in every way tough , both physically and mentally as my brain and body required me to stretc h to new limits that I certainly didn't know I was capable of.

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Looking back on the trip, I don't think I've been so passionate about something. As an Australian this is an incredible thing to do and a real sense of achievement. If the opportunity comes your way it should not be missed . I recommend this to anyone who is up for a challenge and still have plenty of fun along the way. I will never forget this trek, and am so proud to say I've completed it in honour of those before me,"

MY COLLEGE CONNECTION Many families have strong ties to the College and the Philip family is one of them. With the first family member commencing at the College in 1873, the Philip's have a 138 year history with the school. Not bad given the College has only turned 150 this yearl Mike Philip [OGC 1973] contacted the Ad Astra team recently and we couldn 't resist publishing his amazing family connection with the school, one so strong that he has already registered his children to attend in the years 2022 and 2024! The chart below is Mike's direct family lineage, with

MICHAEL PHILIP 'S COLLEGE FAMILY TREE William Phili p [OGC 1873J

I Ernest John Philip (OG C 1908J

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AD ASTRA ED ITOR, MIKE HOWELL, INTERVIEWED CAMPBELL TAYLOR [OGC 2007] AFTER HIS 4000KM JOURNEY CYCLING FROM GEELONG TO PERTH TWICE ! When your footy career is cut short through knee injury, taking on a bike ride from Geelong to Perth would not be on most people ·s m inds. To do this once you need to have a serious sense of adventure but then cycling the exact same route a second time - well thafs just plain crazy' Campbell Taylor"s adventures were about the extreme challenge of cycling across the iconic Nullarbor Plain; ca r rying up to 10 litres of water on his bike to avoid perishing from thirst and pedalling through the harshest and most isolated parts of Australia with just flies as companions' Road traffic mainly consisted of the fearsome road trains, which Cam treated with great respect - they passed so close that he could reach out and touch them' The vortex was like a tornado sucking at the bike as it sped past! When riding in the 45-degree heat, sipping warm water never quite quenched his thirst and it was even harder going with the tyres sticking to the hot road surface. Cycling over snakes, finding a wolf-like creature outside you r tent or meeting strange characters in the middle of the outback are just some of the ·rushes· or scary moments enco untered t hat w ill stay etched in Cam·s memory. Each day was about cycling between roadhouses, usually 100 km apart, as the only place to fill up with water and regain contact with humanity. To keep the weight down on his bike, Cam posted a number of food parcels to specific roadhouses [cans of tuna, muesli bars, dried fruit] so tha t every t hree days he replenished his food stocks. The biggest distance he cycle d in one day was 210km [Mundrabilla to Cockle biddy] where he had favourable tail winds and weather conditions . Stran gely enough, this was not his hardest day! On his second journey [this time during winter] he had again ruptured his knee ligaments within a month of leaving. Whe n he left Adelaide, having just said goodbye to his girlfriend, Chloe , he was met with fierce headwinds [a cyclisfs nightmare]' had three punctures in succession and was soaked to the co re from driving rain . Not surprisingly some doubts set in. 46 AD ASTRA ISSUE NO 121

" I voveruf IpD~ if\ ~iX k~~itb~tLYvIe,V\ULfba;ttfef~tto ke-r tk bik ~vi~. 1 ~-mrtuf to 4U£,~tiDf\ ~~f ~i J i~ ~t 1k ve- r.ot e-Ve-f\ ~tarte.£ tk Ih,u,ffaYbDr lft\ " Cam pb ell sa id. Pitchin g the tent th at ni ght in a torrential downp our, Ca m had nothing dry an d even his slee pi ng bag was drenched. As he shivere d himse lf to slee p thro ugh she er ex hau stion his la st though t was: ··Am I crazy?·· A few da ys later, on reachin g Augusta [t he crossroa ds of Aust r alia] wi th signpo st s t o Ali ce Springs, Perth or Syd ney - he was st ro ngly tempted to ta ke a diffe rent route the seco nd time aro und and head north . Riding in to Perth was a dream come tru e and hi s ex ploits on both occasions took a few days to si nk in. He had prove n to himself what his body cou ld endu re bot h m entally and phys ica lly as he pushed himself to the limi ts. He gai ned an eve n dee per respec t fo r natu re and ou r environ m ent from w hat was also part a spir it ual jo ur ney. Howeve r , searing heat, beau t iful sunri ses and slee ping und er a carpe t of stars at ni ght will in spi re many cycli sts to take on the Nu llarbo r challenge once; maybe. Twice - Ca m yo u must be mad!

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OBITUARIES STUDENTS BAIRD, Colin Campbell [1917-20 111. OGC 1930, died on 3 September, 2011. After attending Geelong High School he became a student at the College from 1933 to 1934. Afterwards he became an accountant. During World War II, he enlisted on 21 February, 1944 and served with the 61st Battalion in New Guinea which was involved in the Battle of Milne Bay, 1942. He left the army on 14 December, 1945. Sources : The Age (Melb) 5 Sep, 2011.

BROOKES, Pet er [ 1932-20 111. OGC 1948, died 12 March, 2011. He was a boarder at the College in 1947 and 1948 after previously attending Marist Brothers College. Sources : Sunraysia Daily (Mildura) 16 March, 2011.

CALHOU N, Joh n Leadmund [1918-20111. OGC 1933, dentist, died 8 February 2011 at Pambula Hospital at the age of 92. After attending Donald Higher Elementary School he was educated at the College as a boarder from 1933 to 1937. He played in both the 1st Football XV III and the 1st Cricket XI from 1936 to 1937 as well as be co ming captain of the 1937 Athletics Team . He was both the Singles and Doubles Tennis Champion in 1937. In 1937, he became a School Prefect. He graduated with BDSci in late 1944 from Melbourne University, enlisted in the AIF on 8 January, 1945 and served as a Captain with the 87th Dental Unit in Singapore. He was discharged from the army on 19 February, 1947. CARTER, Richa r d Colin [ 1976 - 20 111. OGC 1993, died 22 June 2011 in london at age 35 following a su dd en illn ess . Since early 2009, Richard had been a Senior Venue Technology Manager for the london 2012 Olympic Games. Richard was born at Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales . He went to Mercia Primary School, Highton before becoming a student at the College from 1988 to 1993. Hi s sister, Elizabeth Holzschuster [OGC 1991), was also educated at the College. Richard graduated in Information Technology at th e University of Ballarat. He later became IT&T Manag er for the Department of Human Services [DHS) - Barwon and Southwest Region until 2005. He worked in IT Project Manag ement and parti cipated in developing the computer system for the Departm ent of Justice [Courts). More recently, he specialized in events management becoming Venue Technology Manager for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, the Doha [Qatar) 2006 Asian Games, and the APEC round in Australia in 2007. He volunteered in the same role for the Melbourne Homeless Games. Sources: Herald Sun, 25 June 2011; Herald Sun, 22 October, 2011; Carter Family.

COLLINS, Thomas 'Ray' Longford, [1928 - 20 111. OGC 1942, of Victor Harbour, SA, the son of the Rev Wilfred langford Collins an d Nona Beatrice Alma nee Jenkins, was a boarder at the College from 1941 to 1944 after attending Berwick State School. In 1944, he was the cox of the 3rd Rowing VIII. DAVIES, Aaron Geoffrey [1977-20 111. OGC 1996, di ed 29 May, 2011. He first attended Drysdale Primary School and then

College from 1989 to 1996. He was a member of the AthletiCS Team in 1993 and 1994 , an d the Cross Country Team In 1993. Sources : Herald Sun 3 June, 2011.

DICKINSON, Edward Rivers [1975-20111. OGC 1993, died 15 October, 201 1. Th e son of fo r mer Collegian and MLA, Harley Dickinson [1938 -2 008). 'Edd ie' went to Bannockburn Primary Schoo l before attend ing t he College from 1988 to 1993. In 1993, he won the James Frase r Sut herlan d Memorial Prize for Fine and Applied Arts. Sources : Geelong Adve rt ise r 19 Oct, 2011.

GILLETT, Robert 'Max' [1927-2011) , OGC 1940, farmer and grazier, died 24 Octob er , 2011 . He w as educated at the College from 1936 to 1942 spend ing tim e as bot h a boarder and a day student. He operated his own re ta il produce business until 1956 before entering parliam ent. He fi rst contested the VictOrian parliamentary seat of Gran t in 1955 before winning the seat of Geelong West in wh ic h he serve d from 1958 to 1964. He married on 18 March, 1956 to ELi zab eth Margot Simmons. He continued farming after he left parliam en t as a Merino stud and cereal farmer at his property at Jaln a South near Anakle. His community activiti es w ere dive rse. He was secretary of the Anakie Primary Produ cers Un io n in 1945 and In 1956 It'S President. He was a m embe r of the Merino Sheep Breeders' Association , the Ballarat Ag ricu ltu ral and Pastoral Society, the Anakie Fire Brigade and was notab le as the PreSident of the Geelong Agricultural and Pa stora l Socie ty from 1955 to 1956. Sources : Herald Sun (Melb) 26 Oct, 2011; Browne, GBiographical Register of th e Victorian Parliament 1900-84.

GOCENTAS, Eric John [1963-20111. OGC 1981, of Geelong, died on 13 August, 2011. He attend ed St John's lutheran School before his education at College from May, 1975 to 1980. GORDON, Bradley Keith [1937-2011l. OGC 1952, of Hopetoun Victoria, attended Newtow n State School before his enrolment at the College from 1949 to 1951. He died 27 April, 2011. Sources: Geelong Advertis er 30 April. 2011.

GRANT, Donald Trevor, [1930-20111. OGC 1942, of St Ki lda East, attended the College as a day student from 1941 to 1947 after ha ving preViously been at Newtown State School. At College he was the Und er 15 Athletics Champion, winning the Athol J Wils on Cu p In 1944, and repeat ing thi s feat In 1945 when he was the Und er 16 AthletiCS Champion. He VIlas a memb er of th e AthletiCS Team In 1945, the Relay Team in 1946 and the Ath le tics Committee In 1945 and 1947. In 1943 he had also been th e Und er 14 Swimming Champion. In 1947 he be cam e a Cad et Corps Lieutenant, a School Prefect and Calvert House Cap tain. HIs twin brother, Robert Lloyd Grant [1930-1988). was also at the college from 1943 to 1945. 'Don' received further edu cation at Mel bourne University and completed a Trained Primary Tea che rs' Certificate at elbourne Teachers College in 1953 befo re beg inn ing his teaching career at Macleod High School in 1954 as Ma them atics . SCience an Sports master. Then,followed a year at Belmont and 2 ears at Auburn Central School while he com ple ted a Bachelor of Science in Biological SCien ces . He ma rrie d In , 960 and mo e

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to Lower Plenty where his family lived for the next 30 years until their move to St Kilda. He completed his Diploma of Education at Melbourne University in 1962 and taught Mathematics and Biology at Eltham High School for over 13 years. A feature of his time there was his production of 11 seasons of Gilbert and Sullivan. During this period he also conducted the Eltham Symphony Orchestra for 4 years. In about 1970, he moved to Maffra High School as Deputy Principal followed by 9 years as Principal of Broadmeadows High School and 5 years at Watsonia High School before retiring in 1987. In 1974 he completed a Master of Educational Administration through the University of New England. In retirement he remained busy, travelling overseas, building furniture, building a house at Moggs Creek and continuing his pursuit of musical appreciation. In 1990, he became a Civil Marriage Celebrant and proudly conducted over 1200 ceremonies. He is survived by his wife Lesley and four children Nick, Annie, Jane and Angus. ' Don died on 14 April, 2011. Sources: Herald Sun 19 April 2011 .

GREEN , Andrew Bridson [1965-2011), OGC 1982, photographic artist, died age 46 on 10 July, 2011. He had endured the illness which eventually claimed him for 15 years. Andrew attended Camperdown Primary School and the College as a boarder from 1980 to 1982. Sources: Herald Sun (Melb) 12 July, 2011.

GREEN, William Bridson (1940-2011), OGC 1953, a larger than life character, and author, screen and theatre writer died in an ambulance near Talbot, Victoria on 15 August, 2011. Writing occasionally as 'Jack' Green he published a variety of fiction including Cleaning Up [1972); Born before the Wind [1983); Freud and the Nazis Go Surfing [1986); Pink Water Dawn [1997); Dying for Paradise [1995); The Devil's Trap [2006); Compulsively Murdering Mao [1989); and Red Snapper Night. He most recently ran a bookshop and art gallery in Talbot after closing his Williamstown bookshop, the perversely "Slightly Bent Books " . 'Bill' Green was a boarder at the College from 1952 to 1958 and had been at Swan Hill State School. His father 'Tom' B Green was a solicitor in Swan Hill. 'Bill's two sons, Andrew and Benjamin both attended College. At College "Bill' was an active athlete and a member of Calvert House . In both 1957 and 1958, he was a member of the 1st Cricket XI, and the 1st Football XVIII. In 1958, he was House Monitor, Drum Major of the Cadet Band and a co-secretary of the College Debating Society. He was also the author of a story in Pegasus of December, 1958 about the Tasmanian Music Tour. After leaving school, he tried his hand at several occupations including as a law clerk, but eventually became a cadet journalist for the Herald newspaper from which he pursued a journalistic career in print and television. He reported for both Channel9 and ABC TV. After fellow Geelong Collegian and historian Michael Cannon, founded The Sunday Review newspaper, 'Bill' Green became his co-editor when the Sunday Review morphed into the controversial newspaper

Nation Review, With Nation Review's vehement stand against the Vietnam War, 'Bill' became a leading radical anti-war protagonist engineering the visit of Wilfred Burchett toAustralia and subsequently becoming Press Secretary to Jim Cairns after the 1972 election, After retiring from political life, he acquired a Camperdown property where, with his wife Helen, he bred racehorses and wrote. One of Bill's most enduring legacies was his involvement in developing the Advanced Diploma in Professional screenwriting at RMIT in July, 1996. 'Bill had been teaching Professional writing, editing and screenwriting when his students commented about a lack of a dedicated sc reenwriting course. He and the then program Co-ordinator Judy Duffy promptly pursued the idea to establish the course. Sources: Obituary by John Timlin- The Age (Melb) 29 Aug, 2011 p29; Screenhub; Pegasus December, 1958 p26.

HILL, Peter Thomas (1951-20111. OGC 1966, engineer, died 18 July, 2011. He was educated at the College from 1964 to 1969 after attending Buckley State School. He was a member of the 1969 Cross Country Team and the 2nd VIII Tennis Team. Sources: Geelong Advertiser 23 July, 2011.

RICHARDSON, Professor Jack Edwin AO (1920-2011), OGC 1934, barrister, author and academic, was the first Commonwealth Ombudsman from 1977 to 1985 . He died at Camden Hospital, NSW on 13 June, 2011. His diverse career includes th e following appointments: Legal Secretary, Constitution Review Committee of the Federal Parliament, 1956-1959; Chief Assistant Executive [Attorney-General's Department), 1960; Member of the Legal Committee of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, 1953-1960; Dean of the Faculty of Law between 1961 and 1972; Robert Garran Professor of Law at ANU from 1961 to 1977. He also found time for a full-time practice at the New South Wales bar in 1974 and 1975. In 1977 he was appointed as the first Commonwealth Ombudsman. Later, between 1990 and 1992, he was Ombudsman for Western Samoa. During this period he was also Visiting Professor International Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Montreal, 1966-1967; Member of the Executive Committee of the International Law Association, Australian Branch, 1973 ; Chairman, Committee on Legal Education of the Australasian Universities Law Schools Association, 1968-1977; Pres ident of AULSA in 1965-1966; Member of the Australian Capital Territory Consumer Affairs Council, 1976-1977; Member, Administrative Review Council of the Commonwealth of Australia; Emeritus Professor, ANU, 1977; Defence Force Ombudsman, December 1983. He has also published about 60 books and publi catio ns on trade practices, law and Australian federalism. Jack Richardson attended Camperdown Higher Elementary School before his parents, Ernest Alfred Richard son and May Victoria nee Young of Hampden enrolled him as a boarder from 1935 to 1936 at the Geelong College. In 1936 he was a member of the College 1st Tennis VIII. His brother, Tom Ernest Richardson [1918-2006) was also ed ucated at the College . Sources: Ad Astra Sept, 1977; Ad Astra Dec, 1984; Obituary- The Age (Melb) 23 June, 2011; Obituary-Sydney Morning Herald 15 July, 2011.

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ROBERTSON, William Cargill (1925-20111. OGC 1939, first attended Geelong High School before becom ing a day Stu dent at the College from 1940 to 1941 where in 1941 he played for the 2nd Football XVIII and was a memb er of th e Cad et Corps. 'Carji ' completed an apprenticeship as a fitter a nd turn er before gaining a diploma in Mechan ical Engin ee rin g from the Gordon Inst itute of Technology. He la ter wo rked with the NSW State Rail Authority. A keen te nni s playe r and skier, he was chairman of the Geelong Ski Club [Mt Bulle r] in 1963. He died at Sydney on 14 March , 2011 . Sources: Geelong Advertiser 16 March , 2011. SAXTON, Geoffrey Hauxwell (1937-20111 , OGC 195 1, die d at Ballarat on 9 July, 2011 . He was a board er at Colleg e from 1948 to 1954 after attending Mo e State School. He rowe d in the 2nd VIII and played football in the 2nd XVIII , earn ing house colours in both.

Members of the pool will remember Peter not only as he pool Manager but also as a friend. He was the warm, smiling face at the desk at 6.00am every morning. He greeted and cared about each and every person who came through the front door. As a strong Geelong Cats supporter, there was always a follow up or game review on every match. Some of the football players wore black arm bands for Peter In the winning Grand Final. He would have loved that. Peter left beh ind his beloved wife, Viv, his son Ben and daughter Amy. He loved be ing a Grandpa to hiS beautiful little Mikaila and Ebony. I'm sure that I speak on behalf of all the staff and students as well as the members when I say that It was a privilege to work with Peter and a privilege to know him. Rest In peace Pete, we miss you. Sources: Obituary by Jane Kingsley

Sources: Herald Sun (Melb) 11 July, 2011 . SOUTER, John Norwood (1925-20111 , OGC 1939, died 9 Sep , 2011 . J ohn was the son of a Pres byterian Min ister, Rev John Alexander Souter and beca me a boarder at the College from 1939 to 1943. He had previously bee n to Gisborne State Schoo l. He was a member of the House of Gu il ds Co unci l from 1941 to 1943, was a memb er of the 2nd Cricket XI in 1940, a corporal in the Cadet Corps and a School Prefect. Sources: Ballarat Courier 13 Sep , 2011 .

STAFF BLENKE, Heinz (1931-20111. Member of the Colleg e Staff, 'Henry' became a cleaner with the College in 1980 and resident caretaker from 1984 to 1995. His wife Mari e was also a cleaner at the College from 1985 to 1995. Sources: Geelong Advertiser 9 June, 2011. MARTIN, Rev James David (192720111. College Chapla in from 1967 to 1971 retired in 1992 after teaching at John Flynn College, James Cook University. He was appointed Pri nci pal of John Flynn College in 1972. He die d on 13 April, 2011 . His son , Ri chard James Martin, OGC 1981 , att end ed th e College Preparatory School from May, 1968to1971 .

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Sources: Geelong Advertiser 16 April. 2011. Peter Gauld (1950- 20111 - Peter commenced at The Geelong Colleg e Recreation Centre in the year 2000 . Th e Centre had only just opened si x month s earlier and was still establishing its elf. While Peter was the Manager, th e membership grew from a few hundred to over 1200 . The Centre provides edu cat ion and recreational programs to nearly 30 schools and groups in the wider community. Peter managed all this with ease and effi ci en cy.

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