The Principal 1 ow tha t the fir t eme ter of the full V.CE. at ear 11 level ha been mpleted and Unit 1 giv way to Unit 2, we are in a
strong arguments in favour of th following: • A removal of the requirement for Units 1 and 2 of Au tralian Studies to be compulsory becau e, although students should know omething about their homeland and its history and culture, this is not part of the content of the two Units and its compul ory nature tends to limit the breadth of choice.
moderately better po i tion to a e the impact of a full course of tudy for the new ment of its certificate and make om e a impact on both the tudents and the chool. A great deal of time and work ha been expended by the staff in fie hing out the tudy Designs to provide the courses that the tudent undertake a nd it h as been interesting to note the new modes of learn• A system of assessment for Units 3 ing that have been emp loyed under the and 4, that is assessment of the CATs new certificate; there is mu ch less reliance (Common Assessment Tasks), that sees a on the didactic, adult-centred teaching and greater proportion of the final assessment much greater emphasis is placed on stu- being attributed to an externally-assessed dents generating their own learning under instrument. the guidance of the "experts". More discov• A careful prescription of the amount ery takes place, therefore, as a result of proof time that should be spent on Work ject and assignment work than may have Requirements and assignment-type CATs been the case under the old certificate and so that students do not spend an inordinate much greater reliance is placed on schools amount of time on these two things. to assess the standard and quality of the work produced by students. • A downgrading of the amount of It must be said at the outset that the time spent on the verification process so quality of some of the work produced by that staff h ave enough time to do what students has been absolutely ou tstanding they want to do and do best, that is teach. and, on the average there is no d oubt that some extremely worthy work has b een • A complete review of the Mathematics Study Design which removes the comproduced. In all situations of change, however, p lexity of student choices through the there is a measure of uncertainty and occa- Mathematics Field of Study. sionally this uncertainty can lead to an anxThese major areas of concern do not iety that sees students spending far too substantially alter the philosophy of the much time in the production of their work new s tyle of post-compulsory schooling when greater efficiency would be desirable. and, if implemented, would lead, in my This expenditure of extra time on the view, to a credential that would have wide production of work highlights one of my acceptance within both the tertiary sector concerns with the new certificate, that of and the general community. leading students away from the m a n y other highly educational things that take place in schools like Music, Drama, NEW PREFECTS Debating, Sport and so on, in their headAt various stages through the year it long pursuit of producing excellence in becomes evident that certain studen ts open-€I1ded projects. emerge as leaders. In addition, the new style of assessment, Four students have done just that and in which greater reliance is placed on the thoroughly earned their appointment to judgement of schools and less on the rela- the Prefect ranks: they are Brett Anderson tively objective examination style, staff are (McArthur), Jane CoIls (Morrison), Mark beginning to find themselves in many Robson (Keith), and Kim Wheeler hours of negotiation at regional levels in (Wettenhall). o rde r to produce assessments that a re Each of them has made a very sound "believable" and comparable (the process contribution to extra-mural activities in the of verification at work). school and each has shown the sorts of As I said before, there are many positive leadership qualities on the sporting field aspects of V.CE. but, especially if there is a that prompted their evaluation. change of Government in Victoria in the They join the twelve other Prefects and near future, there are bound to be modifi- we wish them well as they take on a signifcations to the original s tructure. Among icant responsibility within the school. those m o difi cations I would see quite
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GIRLS' SPORT This year for the first time the girls have entered an A.p.s. girls' sporting competition in two sports in each of the summer and winter easons. This pilot programme is designed to discover the feasibility of implementing a girls' sporting competition tha t is totally within the same group of schools as the boys' competition. In summer, we saw teams entered in tennis and softball and, in winter we have teams playing in both the netball and hockey competitions. In a great many ways it is seen as desirable for the girls to be playing against girls of their own age from other schools because they will establish friendships that will endure beyond their school days and this must be one of the stronger reasons for, e and great benefits from, the playing of sport.
WORK EXPERIENCE Just prior to your receiving this edition of Ad Astra, Year 11 students have been engaged in a one week Work Experience programme in which employers offer positions to students at school in the hope that those students will gain some appreciation of professions and occupations that they wish to pursue after their school days. There is no doubt that this programme is highly beneficial in terms of the students' general education about work in society; if there are any Old Collegians who would be willing to offer their businesses for taking on these students then I am sure that the College Careers Adviser, Mrs Sherane Fisher, would be very pleased to hear from them. They should telephone her at the College on 052.263111 .
CHAPEL WINDOWS A sub-committee of the Planning Committee, which in turn is a sub-committee of the College Council, has been charged with the responsibility of making a recommendation about stained glass windows for the Chapel. Two well known stained glass artists have been commissioned to tender for the project and the committee is in the throes of deliberating. It is hoped that there will be a recommendation made to the Council before the end of this year and, equally, it is hoped that an Old Collegian will be attracted by the result to the extent that he or she wishes to cover the cost through a donation to the Foundation.
Senior School NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS M R R ODERICK A SHBY
Mr Ashby was born in Cheshire, u.K., and is the holder of an Honours Diploma from the Royal Agricultural College. He is a Bachelor of Commerce (Deakin) and a qualified accountant. In the six ties Mr Ashby was a farm worker in the u.K. and various parts of Australia, and a forester in Canada. After gaining experience in farm management, he was appointed to the Marcus Oldham College staff, later becoming a Senior Lecturer there and the Farm Director. He now conducts a wide private practice as a Farm Management Consultant. Mr Ashby has three children attending the College and is Chairman of the Rowing Parents' Support Group. MRS JUNE CAMERON
Mrs Cameron was educated at Lauriston Girl's School and Melbourne University and as a physiotherapist she _ has practiced professionally at the Royal wr Children's Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and for twenty years at Shannon Park, Geelong. She has worked on programmes for the integration of children who are disabled into schools. Mrs Cameron is married to Old Collegian, Neil Campbell, who was from 1966 to 1981 a member of the College Council. She is the mother of five children, four of whom were educated at the College, including a Dux of the School, a School
Captain and three members of Head of the River crews. Mrs Cameron is closely involved in community concerns at Meredith and, with her husband, farms "Glenspean".
FOOTBALL A large number of interested students has seen the College en ter four Open teams; two Under 16 teams and thre e Under 15 teams in the A.P.S. Competition. The fact that the College has fielded a 4th XVIII is indicative of the enthusiasm within the school. All teams have met with success throughout the year. The 1st XVIII won three of their four A.P.S. games in Term II and had a number of other good wins. The 3rd XVIII (coached by Rev. LV. Parton), the Under 16Bs (I.P. Parkes) and the Under 15Bs (A. Gusbeth) are all undefeated and are vying for the Profitt Cup, for the most successful College team. The U15B team scored 31-13-199 to defeat Melbourne Grammar 0-0-0, Nathan Byrne scored fourteen goals, and 34-16-220 to defeat Brighton Grammar 33-21, Byrne kicking fifteen goals - two of the highest scores College has scored. Term III sees the College play Wesley (at home), Xavier (away) and Caufield (home), and we hope that all teams will continue their fine form.
HOCKEY Hockey has maintained five boys' and three girls' teams over the past four seasons with the emphasiS being on participation . Nonetheless the standard of the performances has, at times, been outstanding. The coaching panel is at its strongest for years. Paul Schram ('87), who has been selected in the Victorian State Under 21 team, is coaching the boys' Under 15 team, concentrating on the development of basic skills. The promotion of Chris Lean to the girls' 1sts and the addition of Kate Scott to the girls' 2nds has provided a sound base for girls' hockey which is paying substantial dividends in terms of improved perfor-
mances this year. Some highlights of the season so far include the boys' 1sts hosting Wanganui Collegiate school from New Zealand and playing a very high standard of schoolboy hockey; Sarah Gill's extraordinary six goal haul against the Wesley 1sts; and Steven Reid and Seaton Daw scoring five goals each in an unprecedented 15-0 annihilation of Carey at the U15 level. We receive good support from the College community, but encourage anyone who enjoys watching hockey to come and see us on Saturday mornings. Also, Mr Miller would like to hear from anyone who has the time, desire and skills necessary to umpire hockey on an occasional basis.
NETBALL Due to the long winter sport season the A.P.S. chose to double the girls' matches by playing each school twice. The season began well with the 1st VII defeating Wesley College 28-24. It was a tight, fast game with excellent interceptions by Karina Wieland and Anna Spurling. Fioran Bourke goaled exceptionally well. The following two rounds saw disappointment for our girls, losing to Geelong Grammar 24-31 and Carey Grammar 1424. They were frustrating games for the defenders who were let down across the attacking line. With greater concentration on systems and strategy, our girls are looking forward to further success in the next matches.
DRAMA A measure of the success of "The Crucible" became evident during the Friday evening performance when a largely student audience of over 300 people were totally enthralled with the truly dramatic event unfolding before them; they then stood to clap and cheer the players in recognition of their superb presentation, no mean effort in a play of such comple ' qualities. James Edwards, Jane Colls, Aaron Richardson, Tabsie Lowdon, Sophie Collins, Milan Perkins and James Wilson gave consistently ou tstanding performances and were backed with st'lndards of excellence in all the supporting roles, stage and production crew. CONTO NEXT PAGE
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"Candlelight Theatre" again provided hvo packed e ening of o-ourmet dining and entertaining ketche and readings with member of taff joining with parent and friends in the marvellou atmophere of the Dining HalL The two day at the end of term proved an ideal time for uch an occa ion, and as bookinoo filled very qu ickly fo r both ni gh ts it might be a good idea to mark your calen-
dar for next year. Two Year 9 Drama nights were presented at the end of Term II. The Drama students devi ed entertaining programme of cript-movement and creative work which reflected their activities of the pre ious terms. A further Year 9 programme will take place early in Term III, with Year 10 Drama evenings scheduled for 23rd August and 6th September. On 29th and 30th August, a 'College Revue', or review, of orne of the many acti ities involved in the Music and
Drama in the school, will take place in the Morrison Hall at the Senior School at 7.30 p.m. each evening. Bookings will open on Monday, 12th August, 1.15 p .m.-1.30 p.m. each day in the Elliott Theatre at the 5 nior School, or if direct booking is not possible, try 'phoning (052) 263111. Details can then be completed . Tickets are $7 Adults and $5 Concession. Future productions towards the end of the year involve Years 11 and 12 Drama students in performances of selections of Australian Studies and a presentation of scripts from Australian Drama for 'Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat' as part of Years 9 and 10 Drama, the final programme for the year. The introduction of Thea tre Sports . has proved increasingly popular, with a number of training and information sessions with organisers from Melbourne, a school team in the local competition and a lot of fun for all those who join in on Thursday lunchtimes at the Elliott Theatre.
The Preparatory School SCIENCE CURRICULUM
The rate and extent of change in modern society is accelerating. We are at a crucial stage in our relationship with the env ironment and we have a need to understand both the technological and biolOgical aspects of our world. To address the challenges these changes are bringing, our society needs people who are confident in their use of many forms of technology, and who are able to make informed decisions about scientific issues affecting their world. To achieve this it is imperative that we have an effective and responsive science education programme which begins from the earliest years of primary school. The Preparatory School Science programme begins at Campbell House where Science is incorporated in General Studies and our children's enthusiasm and curiosity lead them to investigate na tural and man-made things in the world around them. The children study units such as 'Energy and how th ings wo rk', 'Interdependence' and 'Changes' . The prog ramme resul ts in th e childr en expanding thei r own knowled ge and developing their skills of observ ation, description, classification, experimentation and recording.
After their study of the Water Cycle, our Year 1 students composed the following description: HOW WATER EVAPORATES Every day water evaporates. It comes from the rivers and lakes and oceans. Wherever w ater is, it ev aporates., as in swimming pools, puddles and sprinklers. It's like souls going up to heaven but it's water vapour going up to the clouds. The clouds get full up and the rain falls down. Snow and hail can come down as well if it's very cold. When the rain falls down it goes down the house gutters, back into the rivers, back into the lakes, back into the swimming pools, then it evaporates again and again and again.
The primary course (Years 4, 5 and 6) demonstrates to students that Science is part of everyday life. As they seek answers to their 'why', 'how' and 'what if' questions about the natural world, the children increase their understanding of what goes on around them. The teaching of Science in the primary levels is the. responsibility of the Home Room Teacher. The Co-ordinator of Science, Mr Denis Parker, provides valuable support and guidance for the primary programme, and use is made of the equipment and facilities of the Science Department. A recent challenge for our Year 4 students was to design a timing device that could measure a 20 second interval. Many wonderful ideas were developed including an 'oil bubble in water' timer, a pendulum, sand and drip timers and a timer in which a ball bearing takes a lengthy journey through a curled plastic pipe. Lisa OeStefallo, Nick Betts, Jarrod Campbell, David Crittenden, Georgina Emselle, Toby Bucek alld Shae White, display the muml the Year 1 children created to show the Water Cycle. CONT'D NEXT PAGE
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LEFT: Mr Denis Parker and Drew Hendrey (4E), examining and testing Drew's sand timer. RIGHT: Fiona MacLeod ~~i~i~~j and Irene Kelly (8K) put the ., finishing touches to an electric buzzer they have built.
RIGHT: Bree Taylor and Ben Marchesani (7Q), ready to dissect a sheep's eye as part of the biology unit.
ABOVE: Year 5 studel1ts, Tami Sell, Michael Hildebral1d al1d Julial1 Diamond, add weights to a level' which is testing the strength of cOl1crete bridge components they have designed.
make bread and ginger beer. In ways like this, the link between science and technology is made clear. In addition to the General Science course, Year 7 students spend two lessons each week in the Environment Centre. The students study soil, air and water, and the impact of various natural and man-made forces on these major components of the environment. One of the Environmental Science sessions each week is spent in the garden plot and the students are able to apply their knowledge of plant growth to the practical concerns of raising vegetables and flowers. An astonishing array of
they develop a range of practical skills which may vary from soldering electrical circuitry, to basic wood-working techniques. In Year 8, as well as the General Science that is part of the core studies, our students are able to follow scientific interests by way of the Elective Programme . The elective subjects include Marine Studies, Environmental Science and Science and Technology. In Marine Studies, the students study the chemistry of sea water, coastal environments and marine animals. Environmental Science in Year 8 builds on the Year 7 course, and includes study
ABOVE: Darren Charlestoll with sOllie of the produce from the 7Q plot.
ABOVE: DOllgall COllchmall, James Ryan alld Pallia Stevenson (8K), at work in the 'Gears and gearing' unit.
ABOVE: Fiolla Smith, DUllcall Couchmall and ~anllah Nicholls (6C) present a sketch at assembly following their stlldy of the effects of cigarette s1110killg. DUl1can is the real 'Marlboro lIlan' , his health ruined by the effects of cigarette smokillg.
The Year 7 Science programme maintains the broad approach taken in previous years. Under the direction of well-qualified and experienced specialist teachers, the students are able to investigate and to gain knowledge, using a scientific approach. The lessons have a very practical orientation, with deliberate use being made of everyday objects, processes and experiences. We attempt to place the teaching of science in a framework that makes it relevant and interesting to boys and girls. The application of scientific knowledge (technology), is as important as the knowledge itself. During the study of micro-b s, students not only learn about the hidden world of micro-organisms, but they apply that knowledge by using yeast to
produce appears from the plots and from time to time, students proudly bear home such delights as bunches of carrots, silver beet, beans and sweetcorn. Practical work is used extensively in the Science programme to develop manipulative skills, experimental design technique, observation skills, and recording skills. Tlu'ough model construction, students learn to apply scientific principles. They learn the process by which technology is advanced (design, test, evaluate, then redesign). As they do this,
of food webs, ecosystems, water chemistry and issues of conservation and care for the environment. The course in Science and Technology allows children to pursue practical projects in electronics, forensic science, photography, mechanical engineering and the formulation of cosmetics. The Science Electives are very popular with our students and they promote a deeper understanding of specialist areas of science. Pa~e
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Senior School When I arrived here and heard that it wa a private school I still Mm'ko Mal'enk, Finland didn't qui te know what was so special about it. In Finland, Au tralia, the land somewhere down and in all other Scandina ian countries, under. This wa all I knew about this we don' t have any private schools. All country" hen I first decided to come as an schools are equally based and the exchange tudent. I had heard of kanga- Government owns them all. So a private roos jumping along the main treets of school was a completely new concept for Melbourne and that nearly every hou e me. had a koala a a pet. But I gue s that peoWhen I finally saw the College, I knew ple here know about as much of Finland at least something was special about it. At (the small country between Russia and first I thought it was an old castle built by Sweden) as I knew about Australia. These the first settlers of Geelong and I felt a litwere my two main reasons for becoming tle nervous, but once I found out what an exchange student: to find out more school was really like, about Australia and, at the same time, tell I was very glad that it people here about m country, Finland. was to be my school During the past ten months, as I have for the next twelve lived with different host families, I have months . For this I learnt that Australia is much more than must thank Mr Bruce just koalas and kangaroos . Ever since I Jamieson, who was the arrived at Tullarnarine Airport on a rainy Bursar of College for August morning, I have learned some- thirty-five yea rs and thing new every day about this country has been my and its people. Counsellor, o r my The very first thing I learnt was that it guardian, for this year. is not always nice and warm here. I had As soon as I started left Finland on a warm summer day (near- at my school, I joined ly 25 degrees C; a heat wave!) and arrived the College Concert here on a cold and rainy morning. Luckily Band to play the clarI knew that summer was coming soon; I inet and I just had time would not have to worry about the cold for the last two crossweather for a long time. Unfortunately the country races of the summer carne very soon and I, being more season. In Term IV last used to the snow than the 40 degree boil- year I started rowing, ing heat, was completely melting! first in the 8th VIII, but Somehow I survived the summer, nearly during the year I made living on the beach. Sometimes it got too it all the way to the 7th hot even to be on the beach and those VIII. In April I had a days were the worst. Fortunately, there memorable ending to my rowing experiweren' t too many of those days. ence when our crew won the Junior Head Christmas, especially, was quite a new of the River! Right now I am in the experience. A real Christmas has snow College Concert Band, Symphony and Santa comes on Christmas Eve, Orchestra, Stage Band and (whenever I whereas here you do even that the oppo- have time) I am in the cross-country team. site way. Christmas day spent on the There are dozens of different organisabeach playing cricket was really weird! tions which arrange student exchanges One of the very first new things I came and one of them is Rotary, which has across was Vegemite. I had only been in sponsored me. Rotary is a world -wide Australia for a few days when my host organisation whose main idea is "service family gave me a whole spoonful. That above self" . With different kinds of gave a really nice introduction to your fund raising, Rotarians ha ve co llected food. I guess you can all imagine how my money, for instance, to build schools and face went! Well, I didn't touch it for a few hospitals and to help with international months after that. Having it first just a lit- health problems (for example, polio plus). tle bit at a time on toast, I managed to get One aspect of Rotary is world-wide used to it. ow I can even say that I like understanding, which is achieved by student exchange. Each year about 8,000 stuVegemite. A couple of months before I left dents are sponsored to travel overseas to Finland I heard the name of my new study for one year, and this year I am one schoot The Geelong College. Then it was of those Rotary exchange students. To s pend one whole year in ju s t just a name, nothing special about it.
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Geelong could ge t quite d press ing, so during my year I have tried to travel as much as possible around Victoria and Australia. About one month after I arrived here I went on a ski trip with College to Mt. Hotham and I also saw the mountains without snow when a friend took me up to Mt. Buller for some bush-walking. I have also visited the Twelve Apostles and the ex- London Bridge. In April, one of my host families arranged for me to go somewhere beyond Bendigo to a farm for a few days. There I learnt heaps about the Aussie farm life, as well as gambling at the horse races! While I was at the farm, I thought that it was the real outback, but I have just arrived back from a tour to Alice Springs and Ayers Rock and now I real- • ly know what it means to be in the middle of nowhere. Day after day without seeing another car! These have been the best weeks in my w hole ex-change year (at least so far), and no wonder; now I can prou-dly say I've climbed Ayers Rock! When I left Finland some of my friends said that they wouldn't want to travel as an exchange student because you miss a year at school and must then repeat . the year. But my opinion is that during this year I learnt much more than any school could possibly teach me . Of course, I have learnt a great deal about Australia (now I know there are no kangaroos in the middle of Melbourne) but now I also have a completely new viewpoint of the whole world. From other exchange s tud e nts I have learnt about th eir countries and now I have very good friends allover the place: Thailand, Indonesia, America and Mexico. And, of course, in Australia. So the idea of this exchange, world-wide understanding between nations, has become true at least in my case. Thi s year has given me so much, I wouldn' t have exchanged it for anything! Before I go home at the end of July, though, there is still a t least one thing I would like to learn and that is to say in a real Aussie accent: "G'day, 'owyer-goin' mate!"
Boarding Houses The School Council has appointed a sub-commi ttee which consists of three Council members and the Principal, the Mackie Housemaster and Matron, the The School Architect and the Bursar - "to investigate and assess any shortcomings in the design and facilities of Mackie House and to make recommendations for its improvement."
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The Committee has critically reviewed the boarding offered to boys at the College, and has been able to inspect Boarding Houses at Geelong Grammar School, Scotch and Xavier Colleges and to have discussions with their staff. Now, after consultation with some past and present boarders, the Committee is debating the 'ideal' - for example, dorrnitory design and furnishings, sports lockers and drying room, general decor etc. and how it can be applied to Mackie House. The Committee hopes to complete its task and to report to the Council by the end of the year. Mackie House was opened on 14th December, 1938, by the then GovernorGeneral of Australia, Lord Gowrie. The 1939 Pegasus stated that Mackie was the best Boarding House in the Empire. Whilst the current fabric of the house is, at the present time, a trifle tired, the inhabitants would still surely fit the bill. The routine of boarders is similar from epoch to epoch, school to school. To most people Mackie House is just the large mysterious building at the other side of Mackie Oval, but to fifty-three boys it is home for around thirty weeks of the year. Mackie saw the arrival of thirteen new boys this year and without any of the traditional initiations they have all settled in well. Prefects are an important cog in the House. They are appointed from the Year
12 group by the Head of House, in consultation with the other staff. They are led by the I-louse Captain, this year's being Mark Sears. As a group they are responsible for the day-to-day running of the House. This involves them in waking the boys up in the morning, taking roll calls, monitoring supper, and generally setting a positive example to the rest of the House. The House captain, Mark Sears writes : "This year the Mackie hierarchy consists of Mr Nigel Fairbairn as the Housemaster, Mr Geoffery Peel, the Master-in Residence and Mr David Curnow, Mr Ian Parr and Mr David Whi tcroft all as Mackie tutors . Mrs Anne Vile, better known to us as Matron, keeps Mackie in its approachable state and is like a second mother to all of us . Credit must go to Matron for who else would tackle a job of keeping fifty-three boys tidy and their rooms clean; to most mothers this would be a nightmare. The Years 9, 10 and 11 all sleep in dorms but it has changed since the old days when they had no privacy at all. Cubicles have been placed between beds and each cubicle contains drawers and a cupboard for storage of clothes and a desk and shelves to work at. With the extra pressure of the final year and the " need for extra study the Year 12s either get a room for themselves or share with another boy. Most of the evening is devoted to study, with the boys having the opportunity to seek assistance from the tutors who supervise prep time . The Year 9 boys are in
bed by 9.45 p.m., the Year 10's by 10.15 p.m, the Year l1's by 10.30 p.m., with the Year 12's in their rooms (and normally asleep) by 11.00 p.m. For most boys their days are crammed with school work and associated activities. On most Saturdays, the boys are involved in sport. Once their sporting commitment is fulfilled, they have the opportunity to go home or visit, with prior permission, a friend's place. Events such as Double - Wicket cricket and the Urbans - Rural football match are chances for the younger boys of the house to play with some of the senior boys and this really means a lot to them. As each term ends, Mr Curnow involves himself in the traditional game of basketball (norules) played between the Year 12s and the rest of the house which can really bring out the character of a person. Before coming to Mackie I didn't know what I would gain from boarding but as soon as I started my iirst year it soon became evident to me . The tru st a nd friendship that I have built up with the other boys in the House is a relationship which could never be gained between day students. I am sure I will never lose contact with the good friends I have made in Mackie Boarding House. CONTO N EXT PAGE A boy's cubicle (above). The "Prep Room " is now two television rooms (below)
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Boarding is a unique work through unti l 10 p.m . After this, all e. perience, one I am girls are bad e goodni ght from the Duty u re we will rememMaster and then retire to bed." ber for the rest of our There are seven staff associ at ed with lives." Mossgiel , includin g two Sis ters: Si s ter The oirl ' boardMarga ret Cartl ed g e and Sis ter Helen ing house, 10 gieI, Richardson. Two of the female staff live in is ituated behind a the units with the girls. As a result the girls gradou home on the are well looked after. other ide of oble On weekends most girls have a sporting Street to Mac kie . commitment and may also enjoy social outThe home serve a ings, or visit their homes. (Leave is granted the chool hospital at the discretion of the Head of House and and a residence fo r Aftemoon tea with motron, Mrs Ann Vile in "Mackie". boarding and nursing Cartledge. If a gi rl staff. Mossgiel offers accommodation for up ever finds herself to forty girls, Girls in Years 8, 9 and 10 with a rare but treawould normally live in a shared room with sured afternoon free, one or two other , while tho e in Years 11 a visi t to the local and 12, in most circumstances, have single m ilk bar is always rooms. The boarding house is d esigned top priority. Reading along unit-type accommodation. Tha t is, the newspaper or listhere are six units, each of which has room tening to the lyrics of for between six and eight girls. Four of the Cold Chisel or Jimmy units have kitchens in which girls have Barnes are often popact i vi ties . access to toaster and fridge, where they can u lar ow ever, for the H make supper and , on some occasio ns, more senior Year lev- A room in "Mossgiel". breakfast. The kitchens are situated alongels, the chance to is worked ou t on the Thursday prior to any side Common Areas in each unit w hich co mp le te some p ressing homewo r k is weekend.) offers the girls a chance to meet and chat at always welcomed. It is hard to appreciate the life of a boardAt 5.50 p.m. the bell er unless one experiences it for oneself. fo r tea sounds and Apart from the occasional bout of homegirls make the familiar sic kness, board ing li fe is a marvellous wa lk to the Dining chance to experience true fri endship and Hall for their eveni ng comm u ni ty. Gi rl s learn q uic kl y to be meal. After tea, Year responsib le fo r the mse lves and th eir le vels retire to thei r frie nds. They share so much. respective territory to Mossgiel is an a ttrac tive, comfortabl e . indulge in coffee and boarding house which offers girls an expeconversation. rience of school much more than the words At 7.00 p.m., the bell 'boarding house' might evoke."
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"Mossgiel " at dusk. free times. A day in the life of Meredith Rowan: "As the knock of the door and call from the rostered Duty Master signifies it is the beginning of a new day. As breakfast commences at 7.45 a.m., there is generally a mad rush around Mossgiel be-cause the possibility of gardening is such a gloomy thought that we seldom risk being late. After breakfast, the usual morning ritual of bed-making and room-cleaning occurs. After school, all girls head s traigh t fo r unit fou r and check fo r mail which is always eagerly awaited and allows a momentary link with horn e. Often girls may have sport or tend to develop a mysterious illness which calls for the assistance of our ever faith fu l Sis ters Richard son and
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sounds for first study so u ntil 8.30 p .m . there is complete silence. At the stroke of 8.30 p .m . neve r an y lat er, the mad ru s h occu rs, toast and Milo flowing freel y in ea ch unit. Our welcomed half an hou r break pro- "Mossgiel " Housemaster Mr Andrew Gibson in discussion . vides a spell from our books and a chance to join the 'phone queue A sys tem of tu torin g is now in pl ace which is always at least three people long. whereby about ten staff, from a variety of At 9.00 p.m., the second study bell rings disciplines, have volunteered to go to tutor and Years 9 and 10 settle down for half an the board ers in the evening. This should be hour 's work whils t the Yea rs 11 and 12 a grea t help to the students.
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Kerryn Greaves ('76) to Peter Nanscawen, Anglesea, 22.9.90. Pe ter Duffield ('76) to Julie Tupper, The Geelong College, 20.10.90. Anthony Spittle ('76) to Janelle Parr, Ballina, 17.11 .90. Elizabeth Spittle ('78) to Alexander Parker, Melbourne, 26.4.91. Tony Currell ('73) to Karen Lawlor, Timboon, 11.5.91. Jenny Rach inger ('78) to David Vann, Geelong, 18.5.91. Pe ter Bowers ('80) to Donna Gordon, The Geelong College, 25.5.91. James Anderson ('77) to Mignon Schriver, Geelong, 29.6.91.
for all who wish to attend. Another is that the two games should be played one after another and both on the main oval. This would however create some difficulties with the catering. Please write to the Executive Officer with any comments or if you wish to be put on the list as a player next year. STAFF COCKTAIL PARTY
This year, for the second time, the Old Geelong Collegians' Association organised a cocktail party for all the staff of the College. This function is an expression of appreciation by the Association for the immense contribution made by the staff - in the operation of the school. It is also provides an opportunity for all staff (academic and non-academic) to meet together with members of the College Council and the O.G.CA. 1ST XVIII FOOTBALL Committee. Sunday, 5th May, 1991, was a On May 23rd, over 120 people superb autumn day. There were suf- enjoyed the drinks, nibbles and conficient Old Collegians to make up versation at the party which was over two teams held in the delightto play the 1st ful surroundings of XVIII squad . the new Robertson Both games comHall at the Prep . menced shortly School. after 11.00 a .m. The Headmaster The games were of the Prep. School, played in good Mr Peter Hughes, spirit and were proposed a vote of enjoyed by all thanks to Ross Hepparticipants. burn the O.G.CA. There were at President, presented le&st 5 O.G.C's the ties and scarves who drove down to those members of fron1 interstate staff who were eligifor the day. ble for honourary Several took a membership of the tour through the Tim Coith11ess a11d other 'old ' Collegians Association. In order new classroom get ready to take on the school team. of length of service block and other those presented areas at the end of the day. were: Percy Barrow, Jean Hobbs, Ray A barbecue IW1ch and drinks were Lancaster, Mark Seeckts, Margaret provided by the O.G.CA. for all the Hearn, Betty Williams, Dale Carroll, participating players. One hundred Julie Thompson, Bernice Murrells, were catered for but fortunately the Harry Hood, Kate Hackett, Mark food extended to cover for more than Torpey, Beverley Dickie, Tony that. It had not taken into account Rickards, John Claringbold, Nigel that such a large number of player'S Fairbairn, David Miller, Coral Turner, partners and interested O.G.C spec- Philippa McCallum, Shirley tators would attend. Marendaz, Ray Dahlhaus, Amanda The Committe is committed to Swaney. holding a similar day next year and would like feedback from those 1990 LEAVERS REUNION involved as to how to improve the On Saturday, 5th June , the day. One suggestion to help cater for the specta tors is that next year we O .G.CA. Committee held a barbcharge a nominal amount for lunch ecue IW1ch for the 1990 Life Members
at the College in the courtyard of the Austin Gray Centre. The lunch and refreshments were supplied free of charge by the O .G.CA. and were intended to provide an opportunity for those who had left last year to catch up on what had happened over the past six months, as well as to bolster the supporters for the 1st XVIII in their match against Melbourne Grammar. The weather was cold and although the threatened heavy rain did not eventuate the conditions forced the attendees to keep under cover. Approximately 60 members attended the match. Thanks must go to Committee members, Fred Elliott, Steve Hope-Johns tone and Phil Taylor, the latter two serving as the cooks. CAREERS NIGHT
Morrison Hall was packed for the introductory session of the Careers Night held on Wednesday, 19th June. This response by parents and students was most encouraging for the O.G .CA. and the Careers Adviser who had combined to stage this the second night of its type. The same format as last year was followed with two forty minute sessions being conducted by each room covering a certain career area. Some such as architecture had standing room only, where others had only one or two for the session. This year the night was extended to students from Years 9 and 10. Its primary purpose is to allow students and parents the opportunity to hear from and talk to people actually involved in an occupation. To discover the career paths, the strengths and the disadvantages associ a ted with that career. It is not intended as a night to find the educational qualifications necessary to pursue a certain career; that information can easily be obtained from the Careers Centre. The numbers choosing to stay and attend the second session were significantly higher this y ear. This is most encouraging as the second session is in tended to reduce overcrowding of anyone session and to provide a greater range of options for students to e 'plore. The College is very grateful for the time given by the presenters, most of whom were Old Collegians, especially b y those who travelled from Melbourne for the night.
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Foundation GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND REACH
$25,000 Old Colleoian r allied to the ca ll to help the Colleo-e to the tune of _5,000 in the recent nnual Fund app eal. Letter were sent by a represen tative of the Year to most of the Year group u p to 19 O. In some Year groups, this was followed u p by a 'phone call and there were m an
tha nks a ll tho who were involved in helping th scho I in this wa . Th e who have contributed so far this ea r are: 191 : Richard Howell; 1919: Wal Aikman; 1920: Bill Hoop r, Pa t Reilly; 1921 : Tom Hogg, Lance Illingworth; 1923: Jack Edgar, Geoffrey Higgins, Clive Rose; 192-1: Samuel Blair, Ian Brodie, Bill Wadel ton, Ronald Walter; 19_5: Alan David, Lindsay Hassett, Maxwell Lamb, John Mathews, Allen Pickering; 1926: Ian Morris, orman
Alall David ('25) and Sandy Collills ('36) telephoning other Old Collegialls.
amusing moments as old school friends spoke to each other, often for the first time in many years. The Annual Fund appeal was initiated last year with a small pilot programme covering five Year groups. ext year, the aim of the Annual Fund appeal will be to give every member of the .vider school family the oppor tunity to make a single gift of any size to either the Building Fund or the long term Foundation Fund. It provides the opportunity fo r all to help the College at a level that they feel they can afford that year. Before this, some have wanted to contribute but did not feel they could afford to give sufficient to become membe rs of the Foundation. There is no obligation or 'hard sell' to give. All gifts are welcome, regardless of the amount given and all are encouraged to contribute. The key to the success of the p r ogramme is participation. If every one of the 7,500 in the College community contributes, the gifts would amount to a very substantial sum. The gifts this yea r ranged from $10 to $500 with one larger donation. The Principal, Paul Sheahan, the College Council and the Fo u ndatio n
Pizer, James Westland, Pa t Wood; 1927: Graham McKenzie, Ian Sutherland; 1928: Gavin Baird, Mrs Alfred Butcher, Jock Watson, orman Wray, Donald H ouston, 1929: Bert Fagg, Ralph Laidlaw, Cole Sayers, Roger Wettenhall; 1930: John Hutton, Des Gaunt, Geoff Hicks, John Simpson, Lancelo t Wray; 1931: Keith Angwin; 1933: Murray Crawcou r; 1934: Jock Johnstone; 1935: Craig Reid, Robert Aitken, J.R. Cooper, Peter Ca rnell, John Simpson, Ian Surp lice; 1936: Sa nd y Collins, Hugh Davey, Evan Illingworth, Kenneth oble,
Jack Vigar; 1937: Jack Palmer; 1938: Ken Forsyth, Lindsay Cartwright, Jim Rannery, Geoffrey Harding, Ian Tieman; 1939: Jolm Cameron, Jolm Davidson, Keith Buchanan, Fred Herd, Bill Rogers; 1941: John Brockwell, James Foreman, Tom Maltby; 1942: Kenneth Dyer, Neil Everist, Donald Grant, Dick Maddern, William Montgomery, Geoff Neilson, John Schmidt, Douglas Wishart, Robert Wishart; 1943: Robert Bell, Malcolm Brown, David Collins, Jolm Theobald; 1944: John Renting, Stuart Jolmson, Peter King, Robert Purnell, John Richardson, Bill Thomson; 1945: David Hills, James McColl; 1946: Ian Howden; 1947: Dereck Colvin;, Murray Creed; 1948: Alan Holmes, Ivan Jacobs, Bob Grant, Alain Purnell, • Ian Sides; 1949: Richard Jeffrey, David Phillips, Robert Robinson, John Waugh; 1951: Doug Cameron, David Sutherland, Derek Williams, 1952: Robert Pyper; 1953: David Wright; 1955: John Tait; 1957: Brian Singer, Peter Doak; 1958: Robert Wall; 1959: John Hurlston, Archy McLeish; 1960: Stephen Donnan, Robert Goodall, Ross Robson, Doug Roydhouse, Malcolm Wood; 1961 : Colin Fraser, Grant Owens; 1963: Ian Keith, Robert Spokes; 1964: Rodney Thomas; 1966: Simon Fraser, Rowan Ingpen; 1967: Glenn Hunter; 1972: Randall Forsyth; 1973: Jennifer Joyce, Timothy Mulligan; 1974: Alistair Bell, Ian Geddes, Ann Rodriguez, Lindy Wall, Gina Campagnolo; 1975: Derek Wright; 1979: Jeremy \.ONG Co • Seabridge, Scott 0<;;'<;;; I.<~
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Intrepid mountain climber, Tim MacartneySnape, enthralled all who a ttended the Foundation's 'J.H. Campbell Memorial function' in May. Tim's unassuming presentation and spectacular visual display emphasised the incredible feat in becoming the first person ever to climb the whole of Mount Everest. He began the three months climb at the Bay of Bengal walking the 1,000 km to Base Camp with his wife. From Base Camp he climbed alone and without the assistance of sherpas, fellow climbers, or the aid of bottled oxygen, achieving the summit in May, 1990. For Tim, an Old Geelong Grammarian, it marked the culmination of twelve years of successful Himalayan ascents on ten major expeditions, all of them achieved without bottled oxygen. Tim also showed some of the health problems in Nepa l and the Foundation Dinner enabled a sizeable donation to be given to the Nepal Eye Programme. Tim was also generous with his time and spoke to the College Senior School in the afternoon. This was a most fittin g tribut e to J.H . Campbell who, among hi s many interests, had led most of the early Wanderers' Club hikes at the Co llege.
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DONALD WEBB Generations of Collegians will acknowledge the influence Donald Webb exerted in the school during the many years he was a member of staff. In 1939 he was appointed Warden of the House of Guilds, which had been established with considerable publicity as a daring educational experiment in 1935. Donald's contribution was to give stability and stamina to the project so that it developed and achieved relevance which assured its survival to the present day. As well as providing a facility in which students could creatively and happily pass their spare time, the House of Guilds, under the Warden's direction, had a very important contribution to make to the many diverse activities of the school. Remember the construction of the air raid shelters during war time, the hours spent in designing and making the properties and scenery for the Glee Club performances, then working as property manager and, with a group of boys as stage hands, actually putting the scenery in place. Donald was motivated by a robust, uncomplicated Christian faith which led him to give unswerving commitment to serving his fellows whenever he could. He showed this with the Parents' and Friends' Association in which he shared the leadership and was active in the regular make-up, the weekend camps and the intensi ve social-service undertakings. Donald had administrative skills which he was asked to use for some years as Chairman of the Common Room Associa tion , as the Acting Headmaster of the Preparatory School for months during the absence of the Headmaster and, after he retired from the House of Guilds, as administrative assistant to the Principal. Donald Webb was a skilful and gifted artist himself and he inspired and trained
several students who achieved high standards in the art world. The Encyclopedia of Australian Art states, "I-lis achievements in education included service as a member of the Arts and Crafts Standing Committee for public examinations in Victoria and the initiation of a new art curriculum in arts and crafts for secondary schools. But his important contribution was to act as Secretary, then Chairman, of the Regional Galleries of Victoria for more than twenty years. His report to the Victorian Government on his return from a study tour of regional galleries in North America, the United Kingdom and Europe in 1967 formed the basis for subsequent regional gallery development in Victoria. He resigned as Chairman in 1976 to become the Association's first Executive Officer." Donald's influence and example can be
summed up in the words of the prayer of Sir Francis Drake, "0 Lord God, ,·."hen thou givest to thy servants to endeavour any great matter, grant us also to know that it is not the beginning, but the continuing of the same until thoroughly finished, which yieldeth the true glory." Pa~e
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Old Collegians ere an rn ere Congratulation to Richard Howell who attended the College 1915-1 . At the age of he recently celebrated hi 50th wedding anniyersary with 1argaret. The complete fancily joined them to celebrate the event. Duncan MacKenzie ("55) takes over a Goyernor, for the District of Au tralia, of the world third large t community service organiation, Kiwani International, in October. en'ing with him, as District Trea urer, will be Peter 1ann ('56). Andrew" illiams (' -), Matthew Dunstone (' -) and Karl Engeler (' ) are in the Torquay Under 21 Surf Life Saving Crew which carne third in the Australian Titles held at carborough in We t Australia in March this year. 1 ow with David Mitton (' 5) joining Torquay from Lome, there is a chance for another all O.G.C crew. Adam Findlay (' 0) was married in December and ha been promoted to Captain and posted to the Australian Special Air Service Regiment, in Perth. Alan Currie ('60) has been appointed the Regional Sales and Sen-i.ce Manager of the north region office of the State Bank of T.s.W. in Chatswood. Alec Wettenhall ('75) left the family farm 'I arrawa' at Holbrook and moved to Sydney, where he returned to University to get a Degree in Industrial Design. Alec is currently working at CLG. Beverage Systems in Product Development. Alistair Walpole ('75) is completing his fifth vear of Anaesthetics in Melbourne. - Allan Rogers ('42), who ran the Australian bakery plant of the American operation Sara Lee, has been promoted: he now controls the company's Asia-Pacific food group and is on a company committee of four to plan a SUS 1 billion turnover in the region. Andrew James ('71), graduated from .l.D.A. in 1978, has acted mainly in Sydney in many theatre productions as well as film and television. He says that part of his inspiration for becoming an actor was provided by his English master at College, Mick Roland, who gave kids the opportunity- to participate in drama at a time when few schools did. Andrew toured to Geelong last year with "Hating Alison Ashley", which played to school audiences. He is now playing one of the leads in the musical Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story, which has had a hit season in Sydney and opens in Melbourne on 14th September. Andrew would love to see some of his old mates "raving on" at Buddy! Ben Golding ('77) is working for Pyramid Technology Australia in Computer Language Design and has just bought a house in Willoughby, Sydney. Brett Middleton ('78). won the 1989 S.W. state touring car championship and was runnerup in 1990. He is now competing in a Daihatsu Charade with factory backing and will be chasing the Australian Rally Championship in 1992. His father Ross is his navigator.
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Cam Seward ('57) ha been living in Nerang, ueen land, for the past nineteen years. He is an a sodate architect with Hamilton Hayes Henderson Architects, previously being a site architect for the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, the Paradise Centre Ramada Hotel and the An ett fitout, Brisbane Domestic Airport. Cam i currently working on the Somerset College School and Tamworth Flying College. Daryl Greeves (' 0) is a fully qualified T.CA.V. tennis coach at Leggetts Tennis Centre, Prahran. Dr. Stephen Lade ('71) is now in practice with Melbourne Patllology Pty. Ltd. Hellen Verginis (' 3) has graduated from Melbourne University and is now working for a few months in Milan. Ian Parker ('66), is now working in Sydney with Fletcher Manufacturing. Ian Weaver (' 80) recently moved to Heidelberg as a Parish worker for St. John's Anglican Church. Ian has begun an 'Outreach Programme' for primary and secondary aged children and young adults and has also started studying part-time for a Theology Degree. Jacob Golding ('86) is studying Sciences at Monash University. James Funston ('54) is now living in Albany, W.A. He is semi retired doing odd wool-classing work. Any Old Collegians passing his way are always welcome. Please call at 39, Parade Street, Albany. John Cameron's ('39) daughter, Margaret, recently gave birth to triplets. John Champ ('43), after working in the Stock and Station wool-broking industry (specialising in auctioneering) for 27 years, has now moved on to a fine wool-growing/beef property in the Western District near Hamilton. John Lang ('55) has spent the last twenty years as an air traffic controller. He is now at Melbourne airport and involved in aviation search and rescue. Kim Edwards ('65) is the Project Director of the 5295 million Glen Shopping Centre which is about to open in Waverley. Mark Lade ('73) has been transferred by the Prudential Insurance Company from Perth to Adelaide. Mark Walpole ('77) is working in the Viticultural Research and Development Department at the Brown Brothers Mildura Vineyard. Milton Collins ('71) is a director of the RG.M. Financial Group. He is also a member of the Equestrian Federation of Australia and has been elected Treasurer. He is living in Sale, regularly competing in Horse Trials and Dressage competitions throughout the sta te. Paul Paech ('61) has been appOinted the Creative Director of Sudler and Hennessen, London, an advertising agency which specialises in health-care products. It is a division of Young and Rubicam (based in New York.) Tony Currell ('73) is still Dairy farming at Port Campbell.
Pe ter Barnet ('83) graduated from Deakin Univer ity with a Bacl1elor of Commerce. He is now working with Cad buryISchweppes. Richard Law ('73) has been a member of the Victoria Police since leaving school in 1976. He is presently a Detective Sergeant in charge of the Drug Intelligence section, specia li sing in Criminal Intelligence and Computers. He is currently working on a task force investigatll1g the abduction of Karmein Chan. Richard Mapson ('85) graduated from the Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture, Burnley campus, with an associate Diploma of Applied Science, majoring in landscape construction and design. Richard was also awa rded the Aqua Field Prize for Landscape Construction. Robert David ('60) has won the Australian Institute of Builders' Award for 1990-91. The . award was made for 'professional excellence on major projects'. Robert has been associated with the construction of several large Melbourne buildings, in particular the Knox City Shopping Complex. Ross Anderson ('81) is a qualified senior motor mechanic, now conducting his own business, Barwon Automotive, South Geelong. Ross Kenner ('69) was married in 1981 and now has two daughters and a son. After six years in Darwin, N.T., Ross moved to Mt Eliza, Victoria, in 1987. A civil engineer, he is currently the manager of a division of Pioneer, specialiSing in soil stabilisa tion and road recycling and rehabilitation. Roy Walpole ('38) is still active on the farm, but is enjoying a few more holidays than in the past! Sam Golding ('78) has begun Law at Monash University. Following a 7th place at the 1990 World Rowing Championships in Ta smania, Sam has been selected, with Tim Wise of • Ballarat, in the Australian Lightweight Double Scull for the World Championships in Vienna, Austria, in August. Sarah Fox (nee Golding) ('80) is now living in London and has returned to study to become an Art technician. Scott Johns ('82) has graduated BA, LLB, (Mon) and is now doing articles with Charles Reichman and Associates. Simon Adcock ('74) was recently promoted to the pOSition of Divisional Valuer, Central Urban Divi sion in the office of the Valuer General, which is an administrative unit of the Ministry of Finance, State governme nt of Victoria. Ted Baker ('34) received mention, with pho· tographs, in the Weekly Times recently. Ted, who flew with the American Air Force's nineteenth heavy bomber squad ron in the Sou th West Pacific during the second World War, still flies when the mood hits him.Ted is currently a newsagent at Rochester. Tim Wal pole ('73) is managing th e family farm at Whorouly South.
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Wendy Greeves ('80) has just returned from a trip to the U.S.A. and is employed as a secretary at Taylors College. Rod Evans (71) after several successful ultra marathon cycling record attempts in 1989 and 1990, Rod had an accident in November 1990 which left him with a badly broken leg and displaced ankle. After spending three months in hospital he is now starting to do some limited riding. He will soon en ter hospital for another operation. Some people think his cycling days are over but he is determined to make a comeback. Rod is despera tel y chasing a copy of Russell Mockridge's book, "My World on Wheels" . Anyone who has a copy for sale can call Rod on 09 3543591. Rick Whittle (71) has been in radio for the past eigh t years in West Austra li a and Deniliquin for the last two and a half years in Bendigo. He married Anne Taylor early this year and is now operating a supermarket in Nambour, Queensland. He is also doing some freelance work for Sunshine Coast radio in Sport and News. Lisa Rankine ('83) has graduated with BAEd while Jennifer Rankine ('84) has gained her BSc Computing.
OBITUARY We record with regret the deaths of our fellow Collegians and we extend to their families our sincere sympathy. Eric McM. Philip (,15) Douglas Davies ('18) Duncan H. Smith ('25) Keith S. Cooke ('28) Colin W. Lamont ('29) Gavin R. Cook ('39) Frank W. Brown ('40) (OGCA President, '68-'69.) Ian O. Bence ('41)
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Tippett AM Born in Melbourne to first generation English ICornish parents, George says he had the good fortune, with the aid of a scholarship, to spend seven years as a boarder at The Geelong College and to row in the Head of the River crew in 1944. After three quarters of a course in metallurgical engineering he obtained a Queen's College scholarship and transferred to medicine. It was necessary to support this change of ~ direction by a wide variety of jobs, as hotel manager, interstate truck driver, psychiatric hospital nursing as well as receiving officer's pay from the Melbourne University Regiment. The Principal, Reverend EW. Rolland, who had been with the Australian Inland Mission, and had encouraged John Flynn, the founder of the Flying Doctor Service, planted the seeds of service and adventure. So after a year as resident medical officer in Darwin, he was appointed medical officer in charge of the new Commonwealth Department of Health Aerial Medical Service in Central Australia based in Alice Springs. The wide demands of service led to an interest in anaesthetics and the welfare of disadvantaged communities, so after four years of general practice in the inner Sydney suburb of Leichhardt he went to England for further study and then was awarded a clinical fellowship in Anaesthesiology at the American University, Beirut, whicl1 provided an opportunity to work for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Returning to Australia he fou nded the Dandenong Anaesthetic Group and developed Australia's first registered and accredited Free Standing Ambulatory Surgical Facility - firstly for the .s.w. government and then for the private sector. He is now Medical Director of Surgicare, Dandenong, and a consultant for day surgical hospital development.
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"What Old Boys they were too! One of the front seats of the marquee in which they were assembled was occupied by a cluster of professional men, whose reputation for clear headed ness might, by their juvenile successors, be irreverently attributed to a scantiness of locks that the hand of the time has begun to silver." These remarks are taken from the George Morrison Memorial Library, 27th May, 1899, as recorded in The Geelong College Report of Christmas 1899. At the end of proceedings, "The assemblage dispersed with cheers for Mr Campbell", but just prior to that, Mr James Osborne (1874-75 XVIII Captain Xl Captain and College Cup), noting the happy reunion of so many Old Collegians, "suggested that an association might be formed to keep in touch with one another in the future. The idea was taken up with great heartiness, and the Memorial committee was entrusted with the task of carrying it into effect." The inaugural reunion of the O.G.CA. was held on 3rd May, 1901. Seven of the twenty-seven office-bearers were also original members of the College, having attended at Knowle House in 1861. One of the seven, Mr E.R. Sparrow, was the first boy enrolled at the College, but it was the youngest office bearer, Mr Stanley Calvert, and Mr eil Campbell, who appear to have done much of the work in the foundation of the
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Association. The enthusiasm which greeted the formation of the O.G.CA. was greatly due to Dr George Morrison. He had fostered an Old Collegian sentiment and the first reunion occurred in 1878. ''The Old Collegians' Cup" was first run in that year and became a major event at school sports' days. The College Boat Club was formed in 1888 with the aid of contributions from Old Collegians who added to the fleet in subsequent years. The first 'Pegasus', a racing four, was given by Old Collegians in 1896. At the funeral of Dr George Morrison in 1898, Mr Stanley Calvert and Mr eil Campbell were asked to initiate a movement to perpetuate his memory. The result was the George Morrison Memorial Library, (the original commemorative plaque now adorns the third library of that name) and a strong committee which went on to form the Old Collegians' Association. Mr eil Campbell was the first Honourary Treasurer and Mr Stanley Cal vert the first Honourary Secretary, a post he held until 1939. This committee made provision for bursary assistance, the 'Dux Prize' and a sports prize, the 'Association Plate', thus beginning a co-ordinated scheme of support for the College. The first major project was the 'Jubilee Hall', very dear to the heart of Mr Norman Morrison and
which became his memori al. There has follow d a remarkable list of buildings, memorials, bursaries, pri zes, boats, coaching, umpiring, transport and other persona l assistance in many differen t forms. To this 111USt be added the scores of office-bearers and committee members and the presidents and secretaries of the branches throughout Australia . It has been through the branches and other functions that Mr Osborne's "keeping in close touch with one another" has been achieved, and keeping in touch with one another has meant keeping in touch with the College. In 1964 a new constitution was adopted which provided for the organisation of Year groups and the appointment of a paid Executive Officer. The President's Report in the December 1990 issue of 'Ad Astra' sets out the present aims of the O .G.CA. The Association currently sponsors over twenty functions each year as well as su pporting the Annual Giving programme. By 2001, the centenary year of the O.G.CA., ten more Year groups, totalling eighteen hundred members, will be in the Association. The O.G.CA. began with a base number of five hundred less. Perhaps no further comment is necessary.
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The winter solstice is not the time for mainlanders to brave the Tasmanian climate. Fred Elliott ('41) as special guest, and the Executive Officer, David Whitcroft, did that to attend the Tasmanian Annual Reunion held in Launceston. Fred was also to attend the A.N .A.R.E. reunion the following night and the weather conditions must have reminded him of time spent in the Polar regions. Fortunately the warmth of the hospitality provided by the Tasmanian bretheren more than compensated for the weather. Although the numbers were small, the atmosphere combined with the excellent food served at Bailey's Tavern produced a wonderful night for those who attended. Andrew Colvin ('67), Andrew Nicolson ('49) and John Taylor ('45) are to be thanked for their efforts in organising the function. Both visitors very much enjoyed the delightful meal prepared by Jennifer at the Taylor's before their return on the Sunday.
Forty attended the Sydney Reunion, incl uding thirteen spouses (who were invited for the first time this year) and two female Old Collegians. Involvement was the key for the evening. Tim Benjamin ('80) said Grace, Wendy Abrahmsen ('77) proposed the Loyal Toast and John Cameron ('41), being the most senior
SHEPPARTON REUNION 1991 Paul and Jane Sheahan, with David Whitcroft, made up the twenty-four who met at the Anthony Taylor Rooms at the Park Lake Motel, Shepparton on Friday, 10th May, 1991. Peter Vibert ('49), who hosted the evening welcomed the guests.
Worrall Jones ('46) proposed the toast to the School and this was responded to by the PrinCipal. It was a short address followed by a healthy question time. Spouses were
invited as were current parents. Nine couples attended as did one pair of new current parents. The atmosphere of the evening was most relaxed and informal. Thanks to John Sullivan ('50) of Euroa who acted as the Coordinator of the evening, but unfortunately couldn't be there.
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who shared with the group some insights into the running of the quest and of the benefits to the participants of their consequently increased awareness regarding people with disabilities. Russell McLean ('54) proposed the vote of thanks to Lea while Judy Whiteside presented her with a small bouquet of flowers in appreciation. Tony Whiteside ('51) was re-elected as President and is to be congratulated for the format of the evening, his involvement of people and for the way in which all formalities were completed by 9.45 p.m. allowing plenty of time for all to mix and talk. David Wilson ('60) has once again been appointed Secretary-Treasurer and has as usual organised an excellent evening. The e pression used by several spouses most adequately sums up the night: "Looking forward to seeing you again next year."
SYDNEY REUNION member present, most ably proposed the Toast to the School. Lea Dickson ('80) who won the Miss Australia Title in 1989 demonstrated most clearly those qualities necessary to win such a title in her role as guest speaker. A most charming young lady
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DIARY DATES GRAMPIAN BRAl CH RE-UNION 30/0 /91. Maroona Hotel, Maroona. Gue t Speaker: Paul Sheahan, The Geelong College Principal. Bruce McLeod attending. Mrs. Liz Laidlaw (Secretary) 053S!0579. QUEENSLAND REUNIO 20/09/91. Alexandra Headlands Hotel. John Pigdon (Co-Ordinator) on 516 6 (A/H). FOUNDATIO DAY CONCERT 1219/91, to celebrate the BOth year since the Foundation of the College. Geelong Performing Arts Centre. Contact the College on 052.263111.
Since its inception in 19 6, the Silver Salver ha been won alternately by each School. This year, in what was a struggle where the last few scores counted highly, the O.G.C's broke the pattern and won the platter for the second year running with an average only .46 better than the O.G.G.'s. There were 53 Old Collegians in the field of 10 . One of the real pleasures of the day is that our veterans such as Ken all, Don Roydhouse, Doug Hope-Johns tone, Lyle Mulligan, Allan M. McDonald, Geoff McKinley and Alan Tait (all of whose Year Groups are in the 1930's) are able enjoy the day and contribute as effectively as the younger members of the '70s, Dave and
Arch Gubbins, Jim Marendaz, Campbell Nelson and Russell Walker. Barry Solomon ('48) won the College Cup on a co unt bac k from Michael Roland ('50), both on a score of +5. The O.G .G.'s won the Four Ball Competition and the runners-up were David Edge ('54) and David Wright ('53). Ian Anderson ('63) won the Longest Drive. Congratulations mus t go to David Jarman ('55) and Andy Wall ('63) who with Geoff Gubbins and Jim Winchester from O.G.G.'s have continued to do an excellent job in organis- a ing this day. They eve n manage d to arrange perfect weather.
GIPPSLAND REUNION September/ October venue and date to be arranged. Chris Webster (Co-Ordinator) 051.m222 (Bus). WEST AUSTRALIAN REUNIO 03/10/91. The Weld Gub. Guest Speaker: Paul Sheahan, The Geelong College Principal. Andrew Hewitt (Co-Ord) 09.3848030 (A/ H) 09.4260666 (Bus) James Funston, 098.421867 (A/ H). ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 09/10/91
The Geelong College, 7.45pm. NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 18/10/91 Lincoln Receptions, Toorak Rd., Toorak. David Whitcroft (Executive Officer) 052.263190 (Bus) 052.222267 (A/H). GLEE CLUB REUNION 1/11/91 Melbourne Cricket Gub. Bob Grant 052. 263123. A.P.S. GOLF DAY 11/11/91 Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Don Carmichael (Co-ordinator) 03.254130 (A/H) 03.633533 (Bus). TEN YEAR OUT REUNION 'l ~/11/9 1
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