The Princi al 1991 V.C.E. RESULTS
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espite the fact that it seemed a little "easier" to satisfy th e requirements for Certificate in 1991, I think we can feel justifiably proud of the efforts of our staff and students through last year.
For what it is worth the College boasted a 98.8% "pass ra te" against a previous best of 94% in 1990. It must be added at this point that, in comparison to previous years, some of the scores may have been inflated somewhat by the influx into the new V.C.E. studies (ra th er th a n th e old Group 1 subjects) of a considerable number of students from other sectors whose results may not have been expected to have been quite as good. By main tai ning a sim ilar overall "pass rate" in each study / subject, V.CA.B. almost ensured that the results for the new studies fo r students in academic schools would be rather higher than they might otherwise have been. Nevertheless, it has been very gratifying for the staff to see the extraordinarily good level of most results and, in particular, to applaud very sound perfo rmance of those students who might have been expected to struggle. Brett Anderson, the Dux of the College in 1991 , disti ngu ished him self from a good many other ou tstanding performances with an Ande rso n (!) sco re in excess of 400 . Without wishi n g to indi vi du a lise un necessarily, I must make comment about the amazing results in English: remembering that all Year 12 students must take Units 3 and 4 of English, all stud ents achieved a "D" or higher and 50% were awarded "As" or "Bs". There were quite splendid results in other areas as well but they are too numerous for me to mention in this short resume.
In general this provides ample evidence of our commitment to V.C E. and willingness to see it work w ithin th e sc hool to the advantage of our students and it highlights the advantage gained by our being willing to be involved in the tria lling a nd p iloting programmes over the last three years. Wi th the introduction of full V.C E. in 1992 and the fact that the Certificate .will be awarded pu rely on the basis of sa tisfactory completion of Work Requirements (ra ther than achievement levels on Common Assessment Tasks), the " pass ra te" is like ly to become irreleva nt because it seems highly unlikely tha t any stud ent w ill no t sa tisfy Work Requ irements in a given study.
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L to R: Fioran Bourke. the Principal. Anna Spurlin/? and Peter McCann
1992 PREFECTS The student community will be well aware of the prefect body and their influence throughout the school. The same may not be true for parents and friends, however. Fioran Bourke (Year 12 Wettenhall) has been appointed School Captain with Peter McCann (Morrison) and Anna Spurling (Wettenhall) as her deputies . The other prefects are Jane Barrett, Paul Crowe, Sally Farrow, Andrew Lambart, Simon Lynch, James Nelson, Jennifer O'Donnell and Alyssa Turner.
TERTIARY SELECTION Readers of the newspapers cannot fail to have noted the difficulties associated with tertiary selection this year. Almost 20,000 of those who satisfied requirements for the awarding of their Certificate failed to gain a tertiary place in the first-round of offers, caused at least in part by some extraordinary and totally unpredictable increases in cut-off scores. It will be of some comfort to College parents to know that 78% of College students received a first-round offer against a State average in the vicinity of 60% but, in some individual cases, a great deal of negotiation needed to be undertaken by our Careers Counsellor to secure a place for those who missed out on a first-round offer. The new V.CE. looms as a doubl~ged sword for the State Government, therefore, because a much greater number of school leavers will be the proud possessors of Certificates and will expect to gain a place in post-secondary education but, with shrinking funding, the tertiary institutions are unlikely to be able to cope with the increased demand. The newspapers chronicled many instances of very disgruntled young people. It is to be hoped , however, that implementation of the recommendations that will emerge from the Mayer Committee and the Deveson tas kforce will create an
education sector in which students can gain so m e cred it for pos tsecondary training, through either TAF.E. or other tertiary institutions, while they are studying their V.CE. No doubt you will come across the new educational bu zz wo rd "articulation" - which is a process by which these multiple pathways will be established. Whilst many of us see that there is some danger in industry and the State, rather than educationalists, being the driving force behind curriculum development, there is some sensible tidying up to be done.
MUSIC TOURS We, as a school, have been paid the greate compliment of having been asked to perform at two very significant music events this year: - The Preparatory School Concert Band has been asked to initiate a bi-annual visit by a school music group to Japan, and this will happen during the Term I holiday. - The Senior School Symphony Orchestra, after audition, will perform at the International Music Festival in Sydney at the Opera House during the Term II holiday. Both of these invitations are great affirmations of the music staff, the students and the College music programme. The Japan visit has been sponsored in large measure. The Sydney one has not, and, as it involves considerable expense, I am asking the College community to be generous as it can in supporting it via the fundraising efforts that have been mounted. . . Further information can be gleaned fromW any of the music staff at the College.
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L 10 R : Ray Deans, Jun e Sturzaker, Bob Mcinn es and Paul Sheahan
LONG SERVING STAFF The Principal presented three members of the ancillary staff with watches recently in recognition of their long service to the College.
The Princi al Ray Deans has been at the College since 1962: he is now the Property Manager. June Sturzaker first came as a waitress in 1945 for about five years . She returned in 1957 and is now our very efficient Catering Manager. Bob McInnes came to the College, after leaving the army, as the boiler attendant, and when boilers were no longer required, he became the school driver, transporting children and goods to either campus and around Geelong. We congratulate these loyal and long serving staff.
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School, the College Council at its last meeting fo r 1991 conferred upon him the honour of Life Governor.
Dr Norman Wettenhall, A.M. - LIFE GOVERNOR
Dr orman Wettenhall retired from the College Council at the end of 1991 , after 31 years as a member. During that time he also served for eight years as the Chairman of Council. Norman's father, Dr Roland Wettenhall, who entered the Scl-lool in 1897 later beca me a member of the College Council, serving the School in that capacity for 30 years. Norman attended as a student from 1930 THE COLLEGE CARNIVAL to 1934 and was a Prefect in his final year. Throughout his life Norman has been a The College community will have been splendid champion of College interests and in aware for some time of the planning that has view of his extraordinar y service to th e Dr Nonnan Wettenizall been going on at committee level, under the expert guidance of Mr Alan Williamson and /-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _---, his team, for the staging of a grand Carnival on Saturday, 28th November, 1992. So that no-one is under any illusions about the purposes of the event, the objectives are: - To provide an opportunity for the elements of the school community from Campbell House, the Middle School and the Senior School to join together in the conduct and enjoyment of a carnival. - To raise significant funds towards the construction and improvement of school buildings and the purchase of educational and recreational equipment so as to provide a lasting benefit to all students of the school. It is hoped that all associated with the College will join in heartily either at organising level or as a participant on the day.
STUDY LEAVE By the time you read this edition of Ad Astra I will have departed on Study Leave. The plan is to sweep through South-East Asia and gather together Old Collegians and College parents in both Singapore and Hong Kong; then I shall spend some time in Europe and England visiting schools, including Campbell College, Belfast, with whom the College has had a close relationship over a number of years, and hold discussions with educational authorities in Europe; and then I plan to undertake a short course at Harvard University in America on the way home. Needless to say some of the time will be recreational but I hope, also, to return to the College full of ideas to take us enthusiastically through the rest of this decade
FOUR APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNCIL. Mr Ke1l Nail A widelyknown Old Collegia n. He is past President of the O.C.c.A. of which he is an Honorary Life member. He wasa menber of the College Couna l for 13 years unti11974 and is presently a VicePresident of the College Foundation. His three children are Old Collegians. He is a member of the Queens College Counal. In addition to a most successful business career, Mr all has dedicated himself, with great distinction, to church and community interests.
Professor David James PhD, DSc Professor James was educated at Otago University, New Zealand, and by profession is a research chemist. He has had a distinguished career in educa tion with university appointments in Australia, at Oxford, and in the United States. He is Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University.
Mrs Jeall Crosby After being educated at M.L.C. Jean
ursing and Midwifery at the Alfred Hospital. In 1971, in a career change, he qualified a a teacher and then taught for nearly 20 years in the State system. Her two sons are Old Collegians
Mr Rodlley Robsoll Rod Rob on i the tate Ma nager of Ansett irlines of Au tralia having previou ly been an executive with anta Aim 'ay f r_-1 years concluding a Director of ale' for Victoria. He is an Old Collegian \\'h e fa mily has a strong connection with the College. He is currently a ollege parent.
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1e Arts at the Preparatory School are richly re prese nted , both in the curriculum and in terms of practising artists among the teaching staff. The students are doubly advantaged as they are taught by teachers eager to pass on knowledge of their subject area, and by practitioners passionate about their area of talent and commitment.
their efforts either pinned to classroom walls or in the display area of the breezeway.
Our exploration of, and response to the creation of paintings, sculpture, theatre, ballet and orchestral pieces, to mention just a few of the myriad of art forms, are what help us to understand the b rea dth a nd d e pth of mankind's civilisation and the significance of the individua l in the cons tru ction of our cultures. The music staff engage in preparation of students to a high standard of performance and theory in just about every orchestral and band instrument available. Their expertise will be demonstrated in the pending trip to Japan by the Concert Band . The Mayor of Izumiotsu (Osaka) visited OU T school las t November and listened to a performance of the band. As a consequence, he invited the group to travel to h is city. U nder the leadership of Ms Carolyn McAlister and Mr Roger Sullivan, the band will play with the concert bands of Izumio tsu 's three junior high schools at a special festival on Japanese Children's Day on May 6th.
Left to Right: Richard Maso n (8H), Robert Ingpen, Claire Moore (8H) The primary art classes at Years 4, 5 and 6 combine self expression and exploration of media with increased control of basic art skills . Each Year has a particular teaching emphasis: Year 4 works on line and pattern, Year 5 on shape and texture and Year 6 on colour, tone and perspective. These studies are often related to the environment, and in a recent unit Year 6 went on an excursion to view the Victorian houses in Newtown . They then drew them and finally reproduced them in clay to create a frieze to be mounted on the wall. The Year 7 Creative Arts Day occurs
on a partner's face. The designs had been worked out during a previous lesson and the results were startling, with a wonderful variety of lines, colours and symbols used. In one of the activities, the children responded in different forms to the art created by Mrs Millen, to drama performed by Mrs Mallett and to music produced by Mr Irwin. This group then split to concentrate their creative energies on a presentation centred on either music or drama . The results w ere astonis hing examples of children's ability to use their imagination in diverse and exciting ways. The Year 8 drama production remains one of the highlights of the year. This theatrical event makes enormous demands on students, but at the same time gives them a wealth of experience . They learn, in particular, about the importance of discipline in performance and the need for co-operation and support when putting on a show. Each production tackles a different theatrical form and last year's show, 'Robin the Hood,' was adapted from a theatre restaurant script to suit the actors and audience.
Left: Karen Stribling (7I) applies the design to Emily O'Brien's cheeks
Belaw: Bad King John (Ben Knight) bullies the hapless Sheriff of Snottingham (David Blackborrow) during the adventures of Robin the Hood
Jamie Richards (Yea r 2) adds finishing touches to a painting. Art and craft at Campbell House is both an exploration of the child's perception and abi lities, a nd the d ev elopment of skills, la nguage a nd imagination. The childrens' experiences wi th a range of materials take place both in the classroom and in the art room, and there is always a celebration of
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during the camp fortnight and operates for the three classes whose turn it is to stay at school. The students nominate their favoured activities and are engaged in two workshops and a p resen tation session during the day. This year, the initial period of the day was devo ted to reproducing a design
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Senior School AUSTRALIAN STUDIES f one was to accept all that has been said about the introduction of the V.C.E. Australian Studies by the media, one would be forgiven for believing that this is an ill-conceived subject foisted on to unwilling schools and their students. The general impression gained by the public at large has been that the subject was borne of political ideology and its compulsory nature has made it difficult for students to achieve balance in their programmes owing to reduced choice. At the College however, Australian Studies has been taught to Year 11 students since 1977, and so was not seen as a V.C.AB. imposition. Introduced in order to enable students to gain a greater appreciation of Australian culture and society, it was offered alongside the more traditional offerings of Mathematics, History, Economics and the like. Currently, th~re are seven Australian Studies classes at Year 11 and one at Year 12.
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Those teachers taking the subject choose to be involved owing to the freedom of the study design offers. Every class at Year 11 undertakes a study of the role of work in Australian society leading to the student's week of Work Experience at tl1e end of Term II. Also common for all classes is a study of Albert Facey', "A Fortunate Life" and an introduction into Australian politics. In addition, the curriculum is flexible enough to allow each teacher to incorporate a term of work that matches his/her own academic interests. Some of the varied themes included involve studies of Australian Literature, the media, sport in Australia, agricultural work, Australian Art and tl1e Aboriginal Culture. At Year 12 level, the subject develops further providing students with a synthesis of Economics, Geography, Politics, Sociology, History and Literature woven together with Australia as the context. Whether it be to broaden tl1e horizons of those doing predominantly Mathematics and Science 'subjects, or to enable the Humanities
ABOVE: Meredilh lalld-owner and Bannockbllm Shire Engineer, Mr Kell Middlelon, shows Year 11 silldents over his woolgrowing p~operty. Tlle. sl lldenl~ observed Ihe day-Io-day nUllling of Ihe fanll as well as an el/virol//1/el/tal silldy of Ihe area, IIlell/dlllg Ihe erosIOn seen III Ihis pholograph.
student to combine discipli nes in order to understand the complex nature of our society, it is not difficult to see that Australian Studies offers much for many of our students. BELOW: Year 11 stude/lts recreate the pio/leering spirit of the Australian bush 011 a CIlmp in the Ot-u.ny Ranges, the programme which was based arou/ld the experie/lces of Albert Facey in the set text, A FortI/nate Life". /I
Delemlillalion i jllsl one of Ihe Imils which helped Yenr 10 silldel/l Nicholas 10 become Ihe firsl AlI"lmlul/I 10 enm America's highesl scolliing mmm. He worked Imm fo r lIIore tlmn Ihree ycors 100mnis hvellly olle differelll Meril /xldgcs dllrillg his fnnllil/ S slay in Hol/alld. He fh:w back 10 Ihe etllerlallds 1;ISI yenr 10 face a special rroielL pOllellllld filli.'hed Ihe 17Ul/Or commll/lily service reqllirelllelli. III Gee/on' bl/ orgallisillg Ihe col/eclioll of food , c/olhes alld m~lIt~ Ihrollgh Ihe "Collcem" orgallisalion. Ti't' f"'r&l't'mllt:e paid off wl,ell he was pn,&'lIled ll'ith til<' disllllclh't: h1d,\,· ill a lraditional American cerCI/IOll1l al Ih" lolh AlIslm/illll 0111 Jamboree ill Ballamllll j'lIl1ltlry.
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e College was founded in 1861 with
the primary object being to impart a first-class education so as to prepare its pupils for mercantile pursuits a nd for entering the university. Through decades of growth and adaption from 1861 to 1992, the fundamental aim of the school has remained the sa me though it is expresse d a little differently now: ''To provide for students a liberal, balanced and general education with the purpose of fostering their intellectual, aes thetic , physical, spi ritual and moral growth and within which Christian faith, w orship and practice find app ropri a te expression" . Having had a history of Presbyterian Church ownership, followe d b y private proprietorship in the Morrison family, followed again by ow nership b y the Presbyterian Church and then its creation as an incorporated com p any in 1982, th e College maintains a close affiliation with the Uniting Church in Australia although it most certainly does not demand that its students are adherents to that faith. The College Council is responsible for the government and management of all the affairs, concerns and property of the College and the promotion of the objects of the College. The College appoi nts a Chairman, at present Mr Garnet Fielding, and ViceChairman, at present Mr Keith Doery (OCC) and it meets at least once in every term. Without diminishing any of its powers, responsibilities and authority, the Council appoints a Principal, Mr Paul Sheahan, and delegates to the Principal responsibility for the overall management of the school. The
Principal attends all meetings of Council both to deliver a report and act in a consultative capacity for any matters under discussion. The Council has a Finance Committee, at prese nt und er the Chairmanship of Mr Doery, whose task is to oversee the financial affairs of the College and report to the Council. In addition, there is a Planning Committee, chaired by Mr Fielding, that is analysing the future needs of the College in terms of buildings and plant and it makes recommendations to the Council from time to time. This Planning Committee has a number of other ad hoc committees reporting to it on matters including the refurbishment of Mackie House (the boys' boarding house), the redevelopment of Warrinn, and a landscaping and tree plan for the Preparatory School. The Senior School has a Vice-Principal, Mr John Gilson, whose major task is to deal with matters concerned with the day-to-day running of that part of the school and there is a teaching staff numbering approximately 65 for Years 9 to 12. The Head of the Preparatory School, Mr Peter Hughes, has a staff of approximately 50 who minister to the academic, co-curricular and pastoral needs of students from Preparatory Grade to Year 8. In addition to the teaching complement, there is a vast array of non-teaching staff, including those involved with the financial accounting management, the catering, the cleaning, student health, and the maintenance of grounds, all who come under the direct supervision of the Bursar, Mr John Kaye. The Bursar reports directly to the Principal and is also the Clerk of Council.
The College is a co mplex a nd large organisation with an almual turnover in the vicinity of $10 million so it can be seen quite clearly that its organisation and management structures need to be quite finely honed. They are that, but the College only operates as well as it does because of the extraordinary goodwill and generosity of its staff both teaching and non-teaching. Institutions like these encourage people of great capacity and ability to work in them and their strength and endurance derives from those contributions.
THE CURRICULUM The curriculum at College is comprised of a wide range of studies from the academic ... Departments: English, Mathematics, Science, ~ Business Studies, Fine and Applied Arts which includes art, craft and music, Geog- • raphy, History, LOTE (Languages other than English) and Physical Education. Students are encouraged to take studies from as many as possible of these departments. It goes withou t saying that it is expected that students strive to achieve excellence in all areas. Our timetable is arranged in a two week, non-rolling ten-day cycle. As well as the six teaching periods, each day contains another very important segment which is used for cultural, religious, or pastoral care purposes. On Monday and Friday there is a Tutorial Period, on Tuesday the School Assembly, on Wednesday a House Assembly and on Thursday a Year level Chapel. When students enter the Senior School in • Year 9 they study a group of core subjects: English (incorporating Guided Reading), •
SCHOOL PHOTO: An enormous fifteen tier stand was constructed at the edge of Mackie Oval to accommodate all 1133 College students and 125 of its academic staff for a photograph . The last 'school' photo was taken in 1951. For th e technically minded, the 25 tonn e stand supported some 50 tonnes of humanity for the 40 minutes required to capture ten photographs. The camera, an $11,000 modern Swiss version of the portrait camera of a centunj ago, produces a large negative measuring some 25cm by 20cm. This large fonnai ensures high quality image which is then 'scanned' into a computer where clarity and definition are improved. Within the computer, individuals can even be shifted around! The final product is a printed and laminated photograph about one meter in length. On the reverse of the photograph, each student is named in order, making this a venj special memento of school life for all students . Photo courtesy 'The Gee/ong Advertiser'.
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Senior School The studies offered at V.CE. (Years 11 and 12) are Accounting, Art (Ce ramics/ Painting /Textiles), Australian Stud ies, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, English , Environ mental Studies, French , Geography, Graphic Communication, History, Information Technology, Latin, Legal Studies, Literature, Materials and Technol ogy (Woodwork), Mathematics, Music Craft, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Politics (International Studies) and Theatre Studies. All students are expected to take fourteen units at Level 1 and 2 in Year 11 (Units 1 and 2 of seven studies), and in Year 12, ten units at level 3 and 4 (Units 3 and 4 of five studies) . One unit of study approximates to one semester (half year). Each year a number of students choose to do an extra study at the 3/4 level, i.e., they complete six Year 12 studies. Students obtain their Victorian Certificate of Education on the basis of sa tisfactory completion of both Years 11 and 12 studies.
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Maths, Science, Biblical Narrative, Physical Education, Health and History. They must also include an Austin Gray elective which is a practical art/craft subject in each of two disciplines. Students select Woodwork and Textiles or Woodwork and Ceramics or Graphic Communication and Painting. In addition, all students must study two of the following elective subjects to enrich their academic programme. ll1e choice is Chinese, Drama, Extension English, French, Geography, Latin and Music. As Chinese and Latin commence in Year 9 no previous knowledge of these subjects is expected. French is an integral part of the curriculum in both primary and secondary classes at the Preparatory School, so students' language skills are well advanced by Year 9. In Year 10 the core subjects are English (with Guided Reading), Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Religion Studies. ll1e Austin Gray elective (art/ craft) is one of Ceramics, Graphic Communication, Painting, Textiles and Woodwork. In addition, all students must study three of these elective subjects: Chinese, Commerce, Drama, Extension English, French, Geography, History, Latin, Literature and Music.
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In selecting V.CE. studies, students must take a minimum of: a. four units of English (Units 1 and 2 in Year 11 and Units 3 and 4 in Year 12); b. at least four units from the Arts / Humanities group of studies;
c. at least four units from the Mathematics/Science/Technology group of studies; d . at least three Units 3 and 4 sequences apart from English. (This corresponds to four subjects). To satisfactorily complete V.CE. students must complete sixteen units including three of English and three other 3/4 Unit sequences, i.e., English and three other Year 12 st udies. A t the end of Yea r 10, when choosing their V.C.E. course of studies, s tud en ts are encouraged to plan which studies they will d o in each of Years 11 and 12. In this choice, emphasis is placed on the breadth of studies and prerequisites for tertiary courses. Students complete each Unit by satisfactorily completing (S) each of the Work Requiremen ts specified in that Unit. U even one Work Requirement is OT satisfactorily completed within a Unit, the student is given an for that Unit. Apart from the S/ mode of assessment, V.CA.B. carries out no other assessment in Units 1 and 2 (Yea r 11 ) of each study. At College, we have designed a series of "assessment tasks" which enable students to receive feedback on the quality of their work in each study in Year 11. The as e sment tasks are graded A to E, where the grade have the follo""ing meaning: A - Excellent; B - Very Good; C - Good; D - Adequate; E Minim al. In Year 12, as well as the satisfactory completion of Work Requirements, s tudents' work is assessed in each Unit by Common Assessment Tasks, which are set by V.CA.B. Each of the e CATs, and
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books and have access to resources in other libraries throughout Victoria. Considerable use is made of the municipal libraries of Geelong and Deakin University. This access allows our students to make use of a very wide range of resources. The Audio Visual Department makes audio and video recording and playing facilities available to staff and students. An extensive library of video tapes gives students the opportunity to
H.O.G. Anyone who has had any connection with the College will know of the House of Guilds. TIlis magnificent workshop provides a craft facility for students, parents, staff and the Geelong community with the help of the Warden, Mr Peter Taylor, and staff. TIlis is a very popular facility, particularly with younger students and with "older" members
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ARTS/CRAFTS There are several pleasing aspects about the selection of subjects at Year 9. All students must do an art/craft subject which gives them an introduction into two of the fine crafts. This allows them to develop an interest which they can follow in future years. It is pleasing to note that this year the strong support for LOTE (Languages Other than English) has been maintained with 77% of students doing either French, Latin or Chinese, and a number doing two languages. Mrs Butt has commenced an "immersion" class in Year 9 French this year, where all written and spoken communication must be in French. The twenty-two students involved were a little hesitant at first but seem to be coping very well now.
LIBRARY The Library and Audio Visual Department plays a very important part in the learning of students at College. Students have access to fiction for Guided Reading and leisure; reference, journal and periodical resources; newspapers, with a retrieval system for back issues; photocopying, Macintosh compu ters and a printer in an isolated quie t a rea. Library s taff use a computerised lending system to keep track of
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Abave: Spraying a work of art encounter a wide variety of experiences in the classroom that would be otherwise unavailable to them. Video cameras are put to good use in many areas throughout the school; in Drama, English (particularly for Communication Projects in V.C.E.) and in sport, where a technique has to be refined.
of the school community. The group of students who make least use of the H.O.G. are those studying V.C.E. Whilst this is a little disappointing, it is understandable because of the considerable demands being made on their time and energy. For those who have left school, there is still the opportunity to use these facilities, perhaps to make or repair furniture as you set up your first accommodation "away from home" . The rates are very reasonable at $25 per annum for students, $40 for adults and $50 for families.
Senior School softball teams play in the local Geelon g competition, and against a number of other schools including the co-educational APS schools. Squash, badminton, personal fitness and aerobics are activities arranged within the school. A growing group of enthusiasts are involved in fencing following the team's very successful season in 1991 . With the exception of personal fitness, these activities continue throughout the
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Students interested in music are looking forward to a very interesting year. The 1991 Preparatory School Concert Band, which includes a number of students who are now inYear 9, have been invited to perform in Japan just after Easter. This is an honour for these students and we thank the people of Izumiotsu in Osaka for the considerable amount of sponsors~p that they have given to enable this visit to take place. The Senior School Orchestra's first place in the famous South Street music competitions in 1991 brought with it an invitation to compete in the Sydney International Music Festival in early July. The Orchestra and the College Band under the watchful eye of Mr Harry Hood are practising enthusiastically in preparation for this exciting challenge. It is pleasing to note that a School Choir will be formed during Term II.
Top: Fencing in the Ed Davies Room Above: Softball in the College grounds Left: Practice in the nets BelaU!: Australinn and Victorinn School Girls ' Champion Four
winter season. The other winter sports are hockey, cross country, basketball, netball and football. The bo ys' a nd girls' basketball teams compete in the local Geelong competition. Girls' netball teams do likewise with the exception of the first two teams who compete against the other co-ed APS sch ls. Boys' and girls' hockey, cross cou ntry and football compete against other APS schools.
Above: Personalised tuition in music
SPORT During the summer sports season students are involved in rowing, tennis, cricket, softball, squash, badminton, personal fitness, aerobics and fenCing . The rowers train on the Barwon River and compete in regattas on the Barwon, the Yarra River and Carrum . Boys' tennis and cricket pla y against the other ten Associated Public Schools in Geelong and Melbourne. Girls'
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DRAMA Drama is also a very popular activity. Students in Years 9 and 10 study character development in a range of different contexts tragedy, comedy, satire, social and political comment. In Year 10 students investigate the different dramatic forms and make a study of Australian Drama. Students from all Year levels audition for the School Play which this year is to be c.J. Dennis' liThe Sentimental Bloke". This is to be produced in Morrison Hall on thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 14th, 15th and 16th. Students involved in Theatre Studies in V.C.E. will also produce Brian Friel's liThe Freedom of the City" on July 29th, 30th, and 31st Pictured are everyday scenes at the Senior School
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Colle e Foundation FOUNDATION PRESIDENT'S REPORT As was the case in 1990, economic conditions in 1991 were not conducive to achieving the Foundation's financial targets, and yet, as a result of the dedica tion and commitment of a loyal band of volunteers, the funds raised very nearly reached the budget. Twenty-six new members joined, making the total 157 at year end. A total of $386,212 was pledged and $222,091 actually received . It should be pointed out that the Foundation's accounts do not disclose these figures as the accounts relate only to the funds of the Foundation itself and exclude donations to the College's building fund and library fund. Since e the Foundation was established in 1987, $1.77 million has been promised or received by the e Follege. This has helped the College Council to complete many improvements for the benefit of the students. The generosity of the .College supporters in such adverse conditions was quite remarkable. Included in the year's pledges were some substantial bequests and members are invited to consider augmenting lifetime gifts by providing for the Foundation in their wills. The work of the Foundation continued to be undertaken mainly by two committees led by vice-presidents Ken Nail and Elizabeth Farrow, supported by about fifty volunteers. Our Director, Bob Grant, again tackled his duties with enthusiasm and the Development Office laboured long and hard not only on Foundation work but also on that splendid publication "Ad Astra", and on many other .,..important jobs including reunions. Since the end of 1990, John Weddell found it necessary to resign as a member of the Board _ )wing to pressure of work in his business and Ross Hepburn was appointed to take his place. We are grateful for John's valuable contribution and for Ross's willingness to join the Board. I wish to thank the vice-presidents, other members of the Board, the Director and his staff, volunteer workers, the Chairman of the College Council, the Principal and the Bursar for a year's work which was undoubtedly successful in furthering the Founda tion' s objective of supporting the College.
FOUNDATION DINNER The foundation continued with its tradition of outstanding speakers by having John Bertrand AM to address the guests at the Foundation President's Dinner. John, who skippered Australia 11, winner of the 1983 America's Cup, the only nonAmerican yacht to win in its 140 year history. In his international sailing career spanning fifteen years he represented Australia in three Olympic Games and four America's Cups. John gave an inspirational presentation on
the America's Cup, the w ill to wi n a nd the challenges and opportunities to achieve needed by our youth.
Garnet Fielding. Gwenda Nielson. John Bertrand. GeojJNielson, Rasa Bertrand and Elizabeth Farrow
COLLEGE CARNIVAL The School Council recently established the objectives for the College Carnival. These objectives are:
G EE L O N G COLLE G E CARNIVAL
- To provide an opportunity for the elements of the school community from Campbell House, the Middle School and the Senior School to join together in the conduct and enjoyment of a carnival - To raise significant funds to w ard the construction and improvement of the school buildings and the purchase of education and recreational equipment so as to provide a lasting benefit to all students of the school. Many people from all sections of the school are already working extremely hard preparing for the Carnival. As a result an exciting Carnival programme is emerging. We have opted for a twilight carnival between 4.00 p.m . and around 8.00 p.m . on Saturday, 28th November, 1992, in order to provide the most convenient time for parents of children of all ages and the communi ty generally to attend the carnival at some time. Food and entertainment will be the theme of the carnival. Elizabeth Farrow and her committee are creating a festival of food to be enjoyed in a setting which only the grounds of the College can provide. A variety of food will be ser v ed from colourful marquees. Tables and ch airs will be provided in order to enable food, and the ongoing entertainment from a nearby stage, to be enjoyed at leisure. In addition, an extensive range of packaged food is being prepared by paren ts for sale at the Carnival.
art and craft activities which will be a feature in themselves and the making and sale of handicraft articles. Morrison Hall will be the venue of a major art show. This will be coordinated by Heather Lochhead who's reputati on is already well known from the art show she conducted at the school t",.'O years ago. Entertainment for all ages is being organised by Anne Mitchell , with assistance from Hilary Jenner and Ellen Self from Campbell House, and their committee. A t last count there were over thirty separa te entertainment activities being planned by Ann e's committee. These include camel ri des, a m usement rides, children ' s games , bas ketball and golf competitions, rock bands, magicians, to nam e just a few of the activities. The centre stage will be the venue for ongoing music, drama and major events which will be announced as the year progresses. We ar e h o p eful of including some well known identi ties in our programme. Lyn Collins is in charge of the garden nursery at which a range of plants, shrubs and horticul tural products will be sold. Propagation and po tting of plants is the major activity of Lyn and her assistants at the present time. Peter Betts is putting together a variety of sponsorship packages to enable busine es and ind ivid ua ls to s upport the Carnival and to receive public recognition for their having done so. He an d Peter Hudson will be can va ing the bu si n ess co m mu n ity for support as the Carnival programme develops. John Anderson has taken respon ibility for all equipmen t and labour requirement , while Barton Van Laa r has joined our committee to assist in the promotion of the Carnival. As the treasurer, Richard Carr will have the job of looking after the "bottom line" at the end of the day. With a tum-over e pected at the C a rn ival of many of ten of thou and of dollars, his work will be substantial. We are anxious to involve all ection of the school and therefore we welcome member of staff Terr y Egan, from the enior chool, Am a nd a Swaney from Middle chool and Maxi ne Driscoll from Campbell Hou e onto our plannin g committee. Teacher f the ch 01 have much to contribute to the Carnival 0 we look forward to working with them. Much is yet to be done and offer of assi tance will alwa be gratefull, received. All who are able to contribute in me 1\(1" are encouraged to call the F undation ffi e 'n 263123 to indicate their willingne. to do _ .
Val O' Hara is organising a wide ra nge of
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Old Colle tans Roy Gough ('26) who turn s eighty in December, recently was awarded a silver medal - not for the spo rt ing talent he showed in ~,,-,:,,~~::~~~~%..~~~m~~\~:;'~:'~::'~~~;:;'~~~~~~:*~$~~~:~~~~~~~i:i\~~&::;'~i~ Fiona Adams ('76) is working as an architect stroking the College 1st VIII and playing in the in Leeds with Pearce Bottomley and Associates 1st XVIII - but for being an insulin user for fifty and plans to remain in the UX for the next few years. He has had 20,000 injections since being dia gnosed . The medal scheme encourages years. Carolyn Adams ('7S) since returning from the awareness and research into diabetes which is U.K. in 1991 has been worki ng as a suffered by half a million Australians. Daryl Greeves ('SO) is a fully qualified physiotherapist for the Kimberley Health T.CA.V. tennis coach at Leggatt's Tennis Centre, Service based in Wyndham, W.A. Penny Bain ('S6) Diploma of Travel - Prahran. Richard Harrison ('6S) has recently returned International Operations from Jetset Travel from an enjoyable holiday of the U.s.A. and is Training School. Simon Bell (' S5) having successfull y still working as an Investigation Officer with the completed his Commerce Degree, went to the Australian Customs Service, Melbourne David Hone ('72) is living in London and is USA where with John Denahy ('S5), who had completed his ski Manager of Crude Oil Trading Coinstructors course in Whistler, USA, skied ordinator /Shell. He will be there until at least eleven resorts in the U.s and many in France, 1993. Simon Hunt ('SO) has commenced working Switzerland and Austria. After a tour of the U.K. Simon will spend a month in Zimbabwe with Pivot Fertilisers in East Gippsland based at before returning to do his Honours in Bairnsdale as a technical sales representative. Glen Hunter ('67) has recently published his commerce. Duncan Ashby ('SS) has been named in the own Piano Music. Andrew James ('71) graduated from N.I.D.A. Australian junior rowing team to contest the in 1978, has acted mainly in Sydney in many world titles in Montreal, Canada, in August. He rowed in the C011ege VIII which won the Head thea tre productions as well as film and of the River in 1990 and was runner-up la st television. Andrew toured to Geelong last year with "Hatin g Alison Ashley", and is now year. Philip Black ('S2) graduated with first class playing one of the leads in the musical Buddy honours wi th BE in Metallurgical Engineering, The Buddy Holly Story. Heather Johns ('74) is working at Westbourne R.M.I.T.. He is currently working in Mt Isa as Grammar School as a P.E. teacher. Production Metallurgist - Lead Isa smelt at Mt Deric Kennedy ('67) is the manager of the ' Isa Mines. He plays football and is a member of ANZ Bank, Fos ter. He is married with three Stage Door Theatre Company, Mt Isa. young children. Rev. Lindsay Cartwright ('3S) has retired from Alistair Mason ('7S) is currently a training teaching Christian Religious Education at the Aboriginal Community College, Gnangara, on officer within the Australian Taxa tion Office. Penny King ('74) graduated with a BComm the Northern outskirts of Perth. from Deakin. . Ian Cumming ('SO) having completed M Neville Kirwin ('4S) sold all horticultural EngSc at Australian Defence Academy, in 1991 married Penny Saultry, a solicito r from properties in 1988, and is now a newsagent willi Shepparton at Duntroon Chapel. They will his son, Darryl, at Red Cliffs, Victoria. He is off move to Papua New Guinea where Ian will take to Soulli Africa with his wife in April to visit his up his posting witl1 the PNG Defence Force for daughter, Janet, who is at present living there. John Lang ('55) has spent the last twenty years the next two years. as an air traffic controller. He is now at Robert Cumming ('S2) returned at the beginning of this year from 18 months in Japan Melbourne airport and involved in aviation and search rescue. . wit~ Nippon Meats. Richard Law ('73) has been a member of the Tania Den-Dryver ('S7) Diploma of Travel Victoria Police since leaving school in 1976. He International Operations from Jetset Travel is presently a Detective Sergeant in charge of the Training College. Robert David ('60) has won the Australian Drug Intelligence section, specialising in Institute of Builders' Award for 1990-91. The Criminal Intelligence and Computers. He is award was made for 'professional excellence on currently working on the abduction of Karmein major projects'. Robert has been associated with Chan. Sue Leach ('74) is working at the Shell the construction of several large Melbourne Refinery, Geelong as the Personnel Officer. buildings, in particular the Knox City Shopping Andrew Logan ('S4) is an active member of Complex. Liz Dickson ('SO) is currently on a working Corio Bay Rowing Club and won the 1990 holiday at the hotel Village Kusatsu, Japa n. Victorian Championships for Senior B Phone 0279 888880 (wai t until end of recorded Lightweight Skulls. Roslyn Littler ('S4) will spend the first voice) 0#, (again wai t until end of record ed Semester of her Honours year at the California voice) 2HJ#. State University, Sacremento, California . She Rod Evans ('71) recently ca ught up with has been chosen for a Parliamentary Internship Jeremy Longley who was a very well liked is open to twenty-five students from which teacher at the Prep. in the late '60s early 70s and has been teaching at Scotch College Perth for the across the state of California and will be the only overseas student. last 16 years. Richard Mapson ('85) graduated from the John Fairnie ('46) Diploma of Travel Victorian College of Agriculture and Interational Operations from Jetset Travel Horticulture, Burnley campus, with an associate Training College.
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Diploma of Applied Science, majorin g in landscape construction and design. Richard was also awarded the Aqua Field Pr ize for Landscape Construction. Geoff Matthews ('73) now resides in Chicago, USA, where he is Automative Body Electronics Section Manager for Motorola Inc., responsible for a $US 100 million prog ramm e. Geoff graduated from the University of Michigan in 1981 with a BSc, which involved working on a proton decay experiment in a laboratory 2,000 feet under Cleveland! He then spent seven years as an electrical engineer with the Chrysler Corporation, before completing an MBA at the University of Michigan in 1990 and moving with his wife, Mary, to Chicago. He returns to Australia about every two years to visit his family in Freshwater Creek. Peter Oates ('Sl) has graduated in Arts Law and is undertaking his Masters in Corporate Law. He will do his articles with Phillip Fox in • 1993. ,. Geoff Morrow ('66) was featured on the front page and in an article in the January edition of • Westpac's monthly staff magazine. Geoff ha s ~ had six years in the banks Regional Securities Centre which is responsible for the accurate documentation of loans and securities. Andrew Patrick ('79) is currently Registrar at The Geelong Hospital and is specialising in Anaesthetics, which will mean a move to St. Vincent's in 1993. David Plueckhahn ('72) receiv ed his B Nursing at Deakin. Ken Rix ('49) is virtually retired, living right on the bank of the Darling River a few miles out of Wentworth where he had a rose nursery and before that a lifetime as a horticulturist in the Sunraysia. Kate Sears ('S5) is in Japan for 12 months studying the Hospitality Industry. Graeme Shanks ('70) is living in Tars, New Mexico, with his wife, Felix. They are both horticulturists and are in the process of setting. up their own business, "City Horticulture". Tars is at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. James Helme Sutcliffe ('47) met with his old music teacher, George Logie-Smith, and his wife, Edith, in Munich . Sutcliffe has been teaching, reviewing opera and composing in Berlin, Germany, since 1963. His book, Benjamin Britten's Opera, will shortly be completed. His choral music will be sung by several choirs in Britain, Australia and America this December. Ian Tymms ('82) is returning to university this year after teaching at Rainbow High for two years. He will be doing English Honours at Hobart University. Robert Walker ('39) was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia on 26th January, 1990, (O.A.M.). His citation was Service to Primary Industry, particularly sheep breeding. Mark Walpole ('77) is working in the Viticultural Research and Development Department at the Brown Brothers Mildura vineyard. Katrina Waring ('84) is now working at The Geelong Hospital as an assistant accountant. Vaughan Williams ('79) has graduated from Deakin University having completed a BCom. He will be moving to Adelaide early this year where he hopes to start a career as an accountant.
• Old Colle tans ARCHIVES We gratefully acknowledge receipt of the following material: - An early pros pectu s and oth er memorabilia from A .G. Moo re; College cres ted cups and saucers, blazer a nd photographs from the late Knox Champ.
- Photographs of 1921-22 College teams sent by Mr John Marchant which he found in the effects of the late J.M. Devereux (1921 -22). - Alan Holmes ('48) has donated memorabili a to the sc hoo l which includes photographs from 1949-51. The photographs cover va rio us Glee Cl u b activities and sporting events.
Twenty-three Old Collegians made history on Friday, 13th March, by participating in the inaugural Old Boys' Bowls Day at Corio Club in Geelong. It was obvious from the start that it would be an enjoyab le day - the chatter
Michael Keanj, Archivist Rev. EWell Mclean and Michael Roland identiftj a person in an old photo. - A sports certificate given in 1914 to CR .S Winnocott reads "The Geelon g Collegians of the Year 1914 decided to forego all Athletic trophies and to devote th e proceeds to the relief of distress caused by the War in Europe". Similar action was taken during the Second World War. The framed certificate was sent by Mrs Carolyn Menzies and her cousins, Michael and Helene Dennis. - A photocopy of newspaper pictures of the funeral of Mr Norman Morrison 16th ovember, 1911 was sent by Dr Pat Reilly.
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Don Kendell ('43) established the Kendell Airlines based at Wagga Wagga twenty-five years ago . It w as recentl y recognised as the best regional airline in the world by the American publication ' Air Transport World ' - only the second nonAmerican airline to win the award . The criteria included excellence in service, innovation in developing new markets, application of technology and financial stability. Don has managed to increase his tourist patronage since deregulation and despite the recession. Bill Bramall ('56) is proving a n "oarsome" force in Victorian rowing. His enthusiastic leadership took the fourteen year old, 30 member, Hamilton Rowing Club to the top of the VRA Club competition earlier this year.
was at a peak during the early morning cuppa. A not-too-strenuous game "vas played during the morning, and, although the weather became unpleasantly hot and ...vindy, a unanimous vote led by 92 year old Cliff Quick ('18), who was the life of the day, sent everyone out again to play another game in the afternoon. The excellent BBQ luncheon was prepared by David Whitcroft. Apologies were received from six Old Boys who, for varying reasons were unable to attend. Ages of players ranged from Cliff Quick down to Bruce Fletcher and Don Lindquist who belo nged to the '69 Year group. Michael Dennis ('51) travelled farthest - coming from Glenmaggie. A sincere thanks to his wife, Helene, who made up the number of players to twenty-four, and obviously enjoyed herself. Wi n ners of the day were Bruce Fletcher ('69), Jim Thomas ('37), Brian Lewis ('44) and skipper, Bruce Sloane ('-iO). Each was presented with a small Geelong College Pennant which will no doubt be treasured more than any other College trophies received earlier in their lifetime. A similar event is p roposed for next year, hopefully at the same venue. Notices will be sent out to some members, clubs and through the Bowls in Victoria magazine early in 1993. Special thanks go to Lex Vivian for the tremendous amount of work in ..§ organising the event.
Left: Old Collegians' Bawls Day
Don Vanrenen ('39) son, Peter ('65), and
his grandson, Jacob, were recently recognised for 100 years of fa mily wool sales through Dalgety Farmers. Nick Wilmot ('84) w ho is stud ying Industrial Design, won the contract to design the new trophy for Au stralia ' s premier journalism awards. Fiona Purnell ('78) is a winemaker in the Yarra va lle y and nam ed her recent top quality chardonnay 'Ryrie' after the well known Geelong Street. Fiona is the daughter of Robert Purnell ('44).
MAruuAGES John Hale ('78) to Ann Straug ht on, Caulfield, 1/1/91. Timothy Wh itesi d e ('75) to Ja ne McAuliffe, Adelaide, 8/6/91 . Scott Middleton ('81) to Rebecca Wise, Sydney, 24/8/91 .
Michael P hilip ('73) to Rebecca, November 1991. Rohan Gow ('82) to Karen Patterson, Geelong, 16/11/91. Ro byn Neagle (' 82) to Chris Yeaman, Lara, 1/12/91. Fiona Adams ('76) to Peter Symond , U.K., 11 / 1/92. James Gubbins ('75) to Marcie Howard, Queensclif( 15/2/92. Stewart Ryan ('80) to Faye Devanny, The Geelong College, 2/3/92. Christine Ball ('80) to Howard Atkinson, The Geelong College, 29/2/92. Kim Downie ('85) to Tim Simp on, The Geelong College, 7/3/92. Andrew Morrison ('73) to Janine McKenzie, 14/3/92. Simo n Royal ('79) to Kerrie Ive , The Geelong College, 14/3/92. Ann Grea d y (' 81) to Tim G \'e The Geelong College, 15/3/92.
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VALE BILL WISHART An Old Collegian, who had given a lifetime of service to his school and the community passed away early in February after a long illness. Born in Rainbow, he was educated at The Geelong College, where in the early thirties he was known as an outstanding tennis player and cricketer. He had a real gift for friendship, and his love for all who met him was reciprocated. At the end of his schooling he studied Pha rmacy, and joined the old established firm of Bull and Owen in Geelong. On the outbreak of war he joined the 2/9 Field Ambulance Company, and was taken prisoner after the fall of Singapore. According to those who were with him in the Changi Prison, his skill as a pharmacist enabled him to help those with skin diseases, and his ever present wit cheered up countless prisoners during their most trying times. At the end of the war he returned to Bull and Owen and co ntinued to serve the Geelong community in the same way as he had done in Malaya. He included service to the College in his ac tivities, and became President of The Old Geelong Collegians Association in 1970. An enthusiastic member of the Fundraising Committee he carried out his wo rk with The Geelong College Foundation, and in 1992 was still active in his efforts to assist the school. He was one of the first of the second war servicemen to be invited to join Geelong Legacy, and gave almost fifty years of excellent se rvice to this organisation, including a period as President in the early 1950s. He didn't lose his interest in tennis, and helped to orga nise tournaments in Geelong and Torquay for man y years . Besides taking an active part in his business, he found time to be President of the Pharmacy Board of Victoria, a school Councillor of the Hermitage, and a Director of the Returned Soldiers' Mill. He was always an active member of the P.O.W. Association. To his family we extend our sympathy, and share with them our pride in his lifetime of service to his fellow man.
OBITUARY T.R. Ingpen (Rod) '23 O.D. Fallaw (Oscar) '23 AJ.e. Reilly (Jim) '23 LN. MacDonald (Ian) '26 W.A Coles (Bill) '26 AA Grieve (Alexander) '27 W. Wisha rt (Bill) '28 e.H. Sloane (Cedric) '30 G.F.R. Cole (Russell) '31 K.AB. Champ (Knox) '32 AX Burnside (Ken) '45 D.E. Thorn (Donald) '68 P.D. Lappin (Peter) '82 G.R. Wettenhall (Guy) '83 P. Brussel (Peter) '85
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CAREERS NIGHT Our Annual Careers Night, organised by the Old Collegians through its Executive Officer, David Whitcroft, and the Careers Adviser, will be held this year on Thursday, June 25th. The focus of the night is on providing occupational information to students, i.e., what it is like to work in a particular area, and the career path that can be followed, through discussion with those people currently working in that area. As much as possible we seek to draw on the experiences of Old Collegians, although, as in past years we welcome the assistance of outside specialists who can share their experiences with us. For students, the Careers Night offers an invaluable opportunity to extend their knowledge of the world of work in an ever widening range of employment areas; law, medicine, psychology to industrial relations, business management, professional sports people. The informal atmosphere allows the asking of questions and the opportunity to follow up on particular areas of interest. For presenters, the night may offer the opportunity to renew contact with their old school and to make an important contribution to the current student body. Knowledge of the working world and an understanding of a specific occupational area are vital to the successful choosing of a career, and yet this is often the type of information that is most difficult for young people to obtain. The opportunity for this indepth approach is made possible by holding two sessions of forty minutes duration, so that students can only attend two areas on anyone night. The response from both students and presenters has been very positive in the few years that the scheme has been operating. We are always keen to hear from Old Collegians who would be interested in taking part. If you would
like to be involved this year, or in the future, please contact either David Whitcroft or Sheran Fisher.
Momington Harvey Lade ('38) organised a very enjoyable reunion and BBQ in the gardens at the Peninsula Golf Club. This was the first reunion in the area and was attended by almost fifty Old Collegians and spouses. Some OGC's had not seen each other since leaving school. OGC President, Debra Holding, spoke about College and the increased number of reunions being enjoyed by Old Collegian families.
Ron ('44) and Margaret Fallaw, Alex Martin ('38). Below: Bob Dennis ('36), Arthur Coles ('39), Richard Rolland ('26), Adrian Champ, ('39) and Haroetj Lade('38)
Old Collegians CAMPERDOWN REUNION
BERT KEITH NOTCHES HIS 90TH YEAR
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Elder Statesman of the College, Mr Bert Keith, became ninety yea rs of age on 9th March. Typically, Bert did not want any fuss made of him and arranged to go with his wife, Elsie, to Hall's Gap for a few days. However, the occasion was celebrated at a luncheon at the College with a small gathering of close College friends. This year Bert also celebrates the sixtyfifth anniversary of his marriage to Elsie. Bert quipped "isn' t that time to retire?"
Mr Bert Keith, the Principal, Cil1linnan of COl/neil, Mr Gamet Fielding, Mrs Elsie Keith
The Camperdown Reunion on the 14th February had the Principal as the guest speaker, Andrew Gibson, Housemaster of Mossgiel and OGCA President, Debra Holding in attendance. There was a high proportion of current and future parents among the large number who attended and enjoyed the night. Bru ce Pettitt ('61) was elected President and Judy Richardson, a current parent has assumed the role of secretary from Jo McArthur. They will undoubtably continue the excellent work done by Jo and President, Doug Smith and maintain the encouraging growth of the Branch.
WAGGA REUNION
Rev. Ewen Mclean, Des and AI/drey Davey, Bntce Jamieson, Moira Mclean, Bert Keith, Edna Cooke, Elsie Keith and Cliff Cooke IInder the portrait of Rev. Alexander Campbell who convened the cOlllll1ittee to establish the College
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Geoff Hill ('70) with assistance from Tim West ('66) organised an enjoyable family day reunion for the Wagga Branch in the Botanical Gardens on Sunday, 15th March. It was a b.y.o. everything day and the relaxed informality engendered by the delightful surroundings produced a most enjoyable day. Geoffs application to the task is to be lauded and we trust that his efforts will produce even more attendees when he organises 1993.
CAMPBELL HOUSE GRANDPARENTS' AND SPECIAL PERSONS' DAY There was great excitement at Campbell House when the children went to greet these special people and escort them, to the class-room. The grandparents were obviously proud of the achievements of the children who demonstrated various activities. A picnic lunch in the sunshine followed and all agreed that it was a very enjoyable day.
Bntce lallliesO/I, Mick O'Byme, Nick and Sophie Betts, Geoff and Betty Betts
Grandparents enjoy a lesson in the classroom.
Jllne and Len Cil1lmpness, Tessa Fitzpatrick
Robert and Allgela illgpen, Mar aret Plltlalld, Betty and Geoff Betts, Samh Plitilllld nlld ~ lpllit' Betts.
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Old Colle THE COLLEGE BOASTS FOUR OF THE BEST here are twenty-four members of the bench of the Supreme Court of Victoria and four of them are Old Collegians. They are The Hon. Mr Justice Crockett, The Hon. Mr Justice Fullagar, The Hon. Mr Justice Beach and The Hon. Mr Justice McDonald.
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The Honourable Mr Justice Crockett AO After lea ving the College in 1940 Bill Crockett entered Melbourne University in 1941 to study law. In due course he graduated LLB. and then LLM. being awarded the Supreme Court Judges' Prize. After se rvice in the RAN. he commenced practice as a barrister in 1948. He became a Q.c. in 1962 and a Judge of the Supreme Court in 1969 at the age of 45 - at that time one of the youngest barristers to have been appointed to that Court. He became the Senior Puisne Judge in 1985. Thereafter he has acted on occasions as Acting Chief Justice and in 1988 he was appointed Deputy Governor of the State of Victoria for two months. He is now, at the age of 67, the longest serving Supreme Court Judge in Australia. Since the creation in 1988 of an Appeal Division of the Court Mr Justice Crockett has sat full time as an Appeal Judge - mostly presiding in the Court of Criminal Appeal. His two sons Peter ('68) and Robert ('69) we re educated at the College. However, only a daughter - Louise - has followed her father into the law. She practice~ as a barrister. In 1987 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.
The Honourable Mr Justice Fullagar Dick Fullagar ('39) enrolled at the Prep. in 1937 at the age of 10, and was Dux of the Prep. in 1938, and proceeded right through the School as a boarder, and in 1943 obtained Leaving Honours (Form VI) and rowed in the 1st VIII. He says his greatest triumph was top-scoring for the Prep. XI against Bostock House. His sc hool friend s included Ian (Parker) Menzies, Hugh Sutherland, Jim Foreman, Carl Ostberg, Bill Rogers the wily 'Blue' Goodall (now deceased) and Ian Jeffrey (whom he wishes to contact, last known address Dimboola). He completed first yea r Law at Melbourne University in late 1944 and served in the navy from then until his discharge as Sub-Lieutenant in April 1946. He grad uated LLB. (1948) and LLM . (1949), and was called to the Bars of Victoria (1949), Tasmania (1957), Singapore (1967) and New South Wales (1969), and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1964. He married June Harris of Cobram in 1953 and they have three children and seven grandchildren. At the time of his appointment to the Supreme Court in January 1975 he was a director of the Equi ty Trustees Company and Vice-Chairman of the Victorian Bar Council.
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Back row, left to right: The Han . Mr Justice McDonald, The Han . Mr Justice Beach. Front row: The Han. Mr Justice Crockett AO, The Han . Mr Justice Fullagar
The Honourable Mr Justice Beach
The Honourable Mr Justice McDonald
Barry Beach first a ttended the College in 1940, having won a scholarship whilst a student at Newtown State School. His contemporaries at that time included Barry Alsop, Peter Biakiston, Robert Purnell, John Richardson, David Turner and Trevor Lloyd. He considers one of his greatest achievements at school was to be a member of the Cadet Corps for a period of five years and not rise above the rank of cadet. It was said by his company commander, (Lieutenant George Logie-Smith) that he lacked ambition. That, of course, was not the case because he did take part in the 1942 production of the "Mikado" as a member of the female chorus and for many years was a member of the second violins in the school orchestra. He matriculated in 1947 and in 1948 entered into Articles with a Geelong solicitor, The Honourable Allan McDonald M.L.e. (an Old Collegian and the father of Mr Justice Allan McDonald). He was admitted to practice on 2nd March, 1953, and immediately went to the Bar. During his practice at the Bar he appeared before a number of Royal Commissions and Boards of Inquiry, including the Royal Commission into the Westgate Bridge disaster and the Boards of Inquiry into the Winton air disaster and the "Atlas" dredge disaster. On 18th November, 1968, he was appointed one of Her Majesty's Counsel for the Sta te of Victoria, and on 19th February, 1975, one of Her Majesty' s Counsel for the Australian Capital Territory. In 1975 the State Government appointed him Chairman of the Board of Inquiry into complaints against members of the Victoria Police Force, and on 18th July he was appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of the State of Victoria. Since 1st May, 1984, he has been Chairman of the Council of Law Reporting for the State of Victoria.
Allan McDonald entered the Preparatory School in 1942 at the age of five under the care of Miss Hamer. Twelve years later in 1954 he finished his matriculation year and left school. In his last year he stroked the 1st VIII. He was a member of the 1st XVIII and won the College Cup for Athletics. He was a cadet under officer. At Speech Day he was awarded the Gus Kearney Memorial Prize. His contemporaries at school included Bob Ingpen, Ian Macmillan, Bruce Cook and "Ollie" Saxon. In 1955 he entered Ormond College and graduated in law at the end of 1958. After serving his articles and working for a year as a solicitor . he signed the Bar Roll on 27th April, 1960, reading in the Chambers of W.e. Crockett. He . was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1977 and on 29th May, 1988, appointed to the Supreme Court of Victoria. While a barrister he was involved in a number of activities. He was the Chairman (19621976) and then President (1976-1978) of the Victorian Amateur Athletics Association and President of the Australian Athletics Union (19781983). He served for some twelve years as a member of Lauriston Girls' School Council and was also a member of the Youth Council of Victoria. On 29th June, 1962, he married Margaret Turner. They have three daughters, one son and two grandchildren. AD ASTRA Editor: Bob Grant Committee: Peter Hughes, Paul Sheahan, Amanda Swaney David Whitcroft. Robynne Wilkinson-Beards, Dianne Williams Photographs : Bob Grant. Mark Elshout, James Griffiths, Max Eastwood, Amanda Swaney Production : Barton Marketing Pty Ltd