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THE GEELONG COLLEGE 1861 — 1985

PEGASUS VOL. LXXVIII Editors: Mr. P.S. Mead, Mr. G.W. Peel Typing: Mrs. J. Knight Cover Design: Helen Neely The editors thank all those who contributed in any way to the 1985 Pegasus. Thanks in particular to Mr. P. A. Cronk for his assistance with sports reports and team photographs, and to Mr. D.J. Rookes and Mr. R.W. Lancaster for other photographs. The archival help of Mr. E.C. McLean was also very much appreciated. 2

PEGASUS 1985 VOL. LXXVIII CONTENTS EDITORIAL Senior School Staff Council and Staff. Farewell Address to Mr. & Mrs. S.P. Gebhardt Principal's Farewell On behalf of the School Staff Founders' Day Address

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REPORTS Prefects' Report House Boarding Drama Music Art House of Guilds Library Social Service Debating

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SPORT Cricket Tennis Rowing Hockey Football Basketball Athletics Netball

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LITERATURE COLLEGE LIFE

French Music Camp Latin Tasmanian Tour Creative Arts Fellowships Computing and Computers Victoria 150 In Memoriam School Colours HSC Results, 1984 Roll

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SENIOR SCHOOL STAFF Principal: Mr. S.P. Gebhardt, LL.B. (Melb.), A.M.T. (Harvard), C.A.S. (Harvard), M.A.C.E. Headmaster of Senior School: Mr. D.P. Happell, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Melb.), M.A. (Wisconsin). Bursar: Mr. R.B. Jamieson, FASA CPA, A.I.B.A. Director of Curriculum Mr. J.R. Nelson, B.Sc. (Melb.), B.Ed. (Melb.), B.A. (Monash), M.Ed.Admin. (U.N.E.), M.A.C.E. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES Head of Faculty: Mr. H.D. Mitchell, B.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), M.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), B.Phil. (Uni. Oxford). English: Head: Mr. P.S. Mead, B.A. (Hons.) (A.N.U.), M.A. (La Trobe), Dip.Ed. (Melb). Mr. R.J.T. Cummins, B.A. (La Trobe), T.P.T.C, A.C.P., Adv.Cert.Ed. (A.T.T.I.). Mr. A.N. Gibson, B.Ec, Dip.Ed. (Sydney). Mr. P. Growney, B.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), Dip.Ed. (S.C.V. - Melb.), M.A. (Hons.) (Melb.). Dr. W. Morgan, B.A. (Cant.), M.A. (Cant), M.A. (Cornell- U.S.A.), Ph.D. (Deakin), Dip.Ed. (Gippsland). Mr. G.W. Peel, B.A. (Deakin), Dip.Ed. (Melb.). Mr. R.A. Pippett, Dip.Teach., B.Ed. Mr. A. Reingold, B.A. (Duke). Mr. M.J. Riordan, B.A. (Purdue), M.Ed. (Indiana). Mr. R.P. Sheridan, B.A. (Uni. ofNewEng.), B.A. (Hons.) (Uni. of New Eng.), Dip.Ed. (Uni. of New Eng.). Miss K.M. Elliott, B.A. (Hons.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.). Mrs. B.J. Napthine, B.A. (Hons.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.). Drama: Director: Mr. J.S. Gibson, (N.I.D.A.). Australian Studies: Director: Mr. A.N. Gibson, B.Ec, Dip.Ed. (Sydney). Mr. H.D. Mitchell, B.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), M.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), B. Phil. (Uni. Oxford). Mr G.W. Peel, B.A. (Deakin), Dip.Ed. (Melb.). History: Mr. D.P. Happell, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Melb.), M.A. (Wisconsin). Mr. P.J. Richards, B.A. (A.N.U.), Dip.Ed.

Philosophy: Mr. H.D. Mitchell, B.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), M.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), B.Phil. (Uni. Oxford). Biblical Studies: Mr. M.B. Keary, B.A. (Hons.) (Q'ld.), M.A. (Hons.) (Melb.). Languages: Dr. S.N. Farrall, B.A. (Hons.) (Tas.), M.A. (Tas.), Ph.D. (Uni. of Indiana), Dip.Ed. French. Mr. M.B. Keary, B.A. (Hons.) (Q'ld.), M.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), Latin. Mrs. F. Dailey, French Conversation (parttime). Library: Head Librarian: Mr. L.J. Quail, B.A. (Monash), Dip.Ed. (Monash), A.L.A.A., Grad. Dip. in Curriculum (S.C.V. Melb.). Mrs. L.R. James, A.T.T.I., A.L.A.A. Mr. I.R. Thornton, B.Ed. Music: Director: Mr. H. Hood, B.Ed., Dip.Mus. (Melb.), L.T.C.L., A.Mus.A., T.T.T.C. (S.C.V. - Hawthorn). Mr. B.L. Edwards, Dip.Prim.Teach. (Deakin), B.Ed. (Deakin), M.I.M.T. Mrs. J.R. Evans, B.Mus. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.). Mr. P.J. Hannah. Miss C.V. Kennedy, B.Mus. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. Mr. L.R. Trigg, B.Mus.Ed. Mr. CM. Wagstaff, B.Mus. (Hons.). Art: Mr. D.A. Thornton, Dip.Teach. (Prim.) (Claremont T.C.), A. A.T. (A.I.T.), B.Ed. (W.A.), M.Ed. (W.A.). CRAFT FACULTY Head: Mr. F.W. Elliott, T.T.C. (Manual Arts), Director — The Austin Gray Centre, Art. Mrs. G. Bett, (part-time Textiles). Mr. T.A. Egan, Dip.Art, S.A.T.C, Art and Ceramics. Mr. R.W. Lancaster, A.C.T.T., H.D.T.S.A.C, Graphics. Mr. D.A. Thornton, Dip.Teach. (Prim.) (Claremont T.C.), A.A.T. (Aust. Inst. Tech., W.A.), B.Ed. (W.A.), M.Ed. (W.A.), Art. Mr. R.D. Wells, T.T.R.I.C. (Melb.),, Woodwork. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FACULTY Head: Mr. J.V. Leyshon, B.Sc. (Ed.), B.Ed. (Melb.), Biology and General Science. 4

Science Department Head: Mr. J.V. Leyshon, B.Sc. (Ed.), B.Ed. (Melb.). Mr. C.S. Bawden, B.Sc. (Adel.), Dip.Ed., Science. Mr. R. Clark, Dip.App.Sci. (Hawkesbury), Science

Mr. W.J. Harris, B.Sc. (Hons.) (Melb.), Dip.Ed., Chemistry. Mr. E.A. Manwaring, B.Sc. (Sydney), Dip.Ed. (Mitchell C.A.E.), M. Env.St. (Adelaide), Physics. Mr. R. Salen, A.M.I.E.E., Science. Miss J.L. Thornley, B.V.Sc. (Hons.) (Melb.), Science. Mr. C.N. Whittle, B.Sc. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.), Dip.Comp.Sci. (Melb.), Science and Computer Science. Mr. D.A. Young, B.Sc. (Melb.), T.S.T.C, Environmental Science and Biology. Mathematics Department Head: Mr. J.S. Clark, B.A. (Hons.) (Melb.), B.A. (Hons.) (Leeds). Mrs. J.M. Nelson, B.A. (Melb.), B.Ed. (Melb.), B.Sc. (Deakin) (part-time). Mrs. M.J.L. Champness, B.A., B.Ed. (Melb.). Mr. W.J. Harris, B.Sc. (Hons.) (Melb.), Dip.Ed. Miss S.M. Hounslow, B.A. (Melb.), B.Ed. (Melb.), M.Ed. (Chelsea). Mr. D.H. MacBryde, M.A. (Cantab.), Cert. in Education (Bristol). Mr. B. McLeod, Dip.Elec.Eng., T.T.C. Mr. J.R Nelson, B.Sc, B.Ed. (Melb.), B.A. (Monash), M.Ed.Admin. (U.N.E.), M.A.C.E. Mr. C.N. Whittle, B.Sc. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.), Dip.Comp.Sci. (Melb.). Mr. D.A. Young, B.Sc. (Melb.), T.S.T.C. Laboratory Assistant: Mr. D. Carroll. SOCIAL SCIENCES FACULTY Head: Mr. J.RD. Fraser, B.Comm. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.), B.Ec. (Hons.) (Melb.), Economics and Social Science. Mr. P.N.L. Auliciems, B.A. (Flinders), B.A. (Hons.), Dip.Sec.Ed. (Flinders). Mr. M.J. Ives, B.Sc, M.D. in Town and Country Planning, Geography. Mrs. S.D. Fisher, B.A. (Monash), Dip.Ed. (Monash), McMillan Rural Studies (Dept. of Ag.), Trees on Farms, part-time Careers Adviser. Mr. R.M. Morris, B.Ec, Dip.Ed. (La Trobe), Economics. Mr. P.J. Richards, B.A. (A.N.U.), Dip.Ed., Politics. Mr. I.R Thornton, B.E., Social Science. Mr. RC. Wait, B.Ed. (Hons.) Geography (Loughborough), Social Science.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACULTY Head: Mr. P.A. Cronk, Dip.Phys.Ed. (Melb.), T.P.T.C. Mr. C.A. Considine, B.App.Sc. (P.I.T.). Miss A.M. Huntington, B.Ed. (Vic. College, Burwood). Mr. M.W. Seeckts, H.D.T.S. (Phys.Ed.). Mr. R.C. Wait, Dip.Phys.Ed. (Loughborough), B.Ed. (Hons.), (Phys. Ed.Physiology) (Loughborough).

COUNCIL AND STAFF THE COUNCIL Chairman: Mr. G.S. Fielding, LL.B. Vice-Chairman: Mr. E.K. Doery, F.C.A. Dr J.P. Ayerbe, B.V.Sc, M.R.C.V.S. Professor Weston Bate, M.A. The Honourable Mr. Justice B.W. Beach. Dr. M.K. Benjamin, M.B.B.S., D.P.M., F.R.A.C.P., F.R.A.Z.C.P., M.R.C. PSYCH. Mr. G.L. Bent, LL.B. Mr. W.L. Dix, A.A.S.A. (Senior), A.C.I.S. Mrs. J. Everist, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Melb.) Mr. R.P. Hale, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Adel.), B.A., M.A. (Cantab.). Mrs. A. Henderson Mr. G.A. Hope Mr. C.S. Laidlaw The Rev. J.C. Lavender, B.A. Mr. F.S. McArthur, M.A. (Cantab.) The Rev. S. McCollum Miss J. Montgomery, O.B.E., B.A., B.Ed., F.A.C.E. Mr. C.J.F. Smit, B.Sc. (Melb.), M.Am.I.M.M. Mrs. R. Smith. Mr. B.G. Thorn, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S. Dr. H.B.N. Wettenhall, A.M., M.D., B.S., F.R.C.P., F.R.A.C.P. Clerk: Mr. R.B. Jamieson, FASA CPA, A.I.B.A.

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF ACCOUNTING/SECRETARIAL Mrs. J.A. Adams Mrs. C.J. Beulke Mrs. J.M. Knight Mrs. K.E. OToole Mr. H.G. Philips Mrs. J.K. Smith Miss D.K. Williams Mrs. A. Walter ANCILLARY LIBRARY/LABORATORY Mr. D.A. Carroll Mrs. K.L. Jenkin Miss K.M. Thomas Mrs. J.A. Thompson CATERING/CLEANING Mr. H. Blenke Mrs. M. Blenke Mrs. E. Boal Miss D. Buckham Mrs. M. Buckham Mrs. B.O. Burke Mr. M.B. Burke Mrs. B.A. Burns Mrs. M.C.S. Connors Mr. A.G.P. Crabbe Mrs. R.A. Fletcher Miss M.P. Harris Mrs. L.M. Kunz Mr. R.R. Mclnnes Mrs. C.Y. Menzies

Mrs. P.R. Povoas Mrs. J.M. Giachin Mrs. V.J. Richardson Mrs. A.P. Scheelings Mr. M.C. Simmons Mrs. M.L. Smith Mrs. D.P. Sparks Mrs. M.M. Stewart Miss J. Sturzaker Mr. A.M. Suhan Mrs. G.J. Vaughan Mrs. H.E. Watkins BOARDING HOUSE Mrs. M.F. Haworth Sister H. Richardson Sister J. Wildberger Mr. D.J. Rookes BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Mr. N.T. Ash Mr. P. Barrow Mr. T.J. Clark Mr. P.F. Cleeland Mr. R.C. Deans Mr. R.J. Edgley Mr. K.J. Mclnnes Mr. A.W. Morgan Mr. C.T. Perrett Mr. D.S. Quick Mr. P.J. Welsh

FAREWELL ADDRESS TO MR. & MRS. S.P. GEBHARDT November 30th, 1985 Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for attending this Reception. Your presence is Testimony to the feelings you must have for the service given to Geelong College over the past ten years by Peter and Christina Gebhardt. The Parents and Friends Association of Senior School, Preparatory School and Campbell House have joined with the Staff of College to recognise the contribution by Peter and Christina to the life and development of the College, and although I have received a number of apologies from those who wished to be present but for various reasons could not, I believe their thoughts would be with Peter today. Any institution that has existed for 124 years must build up traditions and precepts. With this background it must be indeed a challenge to a new principal, indeed only the 8th over this long period. Peter Gebhardt assumed office in 1976 bringing with him a background of schooling at Geelong Grammar, Melbourne and Harvard Universities, and teaching in N.S.W., Geelong Grammar, Sydney C.E.G.S. and the Milton Academy at Massachusetts. He came at a time of great change in the politics and direction of education, the role of the Church in the School, the expectations of society and the considerable stress placed on many parents to continue to financially support the independent school system. He addressed each of these changes with strength and understanding. I mentioned earlier the great traditions entrenched in this school. This in itself is a formidable responsibility to maintain and enhance.

But history and traditions are written on a daily basis. It was his task to establish the direction of the School as he saw it, and prepare students to become meaningful contributors to society and their fellow citizens, as well as achieving personal satisfaction, if not success. Given the times during which Peter had these responsibilities he demonstrated strength of purpose and firm conviction — not always aimed at achieving popular acceptance — but always to further the objectives he saw as being right. He is a compassionate man and in some regards, a shy man. I am aware of his concern that the Endowment Fund be maintained at a substantial level in order that students in less advantaged financial circumstances, can at least in the short term, continue to experience the great advantage of independent education. He also perceived the need for change. The implementation of change in an established Institution is a delicate matter at any time. But Peter pursued a number of issues with vigor, and he achieved them. The change of use of facilities from boarding to academic purposes, the growth of Campbell House and the Prep. School Gymnasium are but two. Others have been the development of the

The history of Geelong College, its staff and its students is reflected in the development of this State and indeed the Nation. The Church, Arts, Science, Medicine, The Law, Music and Sport are each represented with distinction by the efforts of former students. The reputation of Geelong College is one to be jealously guarded. This is the trusteeship vested in the Principal.

Gallery at Senior School, Austin Gray Centre, the Rolland Centre and encouragement of the Computer and Drama facilities. He also gave evidence of great support for the College Concert Series and the music programme. He also encouraged the use of the Austin Gray Centre by the community at large which has proved to be such a valuable resource and now has an enviable reputation in Geelong. Peter has left his mark on the School. We thank you. Now may I turn to Mrs. Gebhardt. Christina has proved to be a delightful participant in the life of the School and the community of Geelong. Although the prime qualification of a Headmaster is to be able to remember names, I think Christina excelled even Peter in this regard. Thank you Christina for your support, we wish you and your family the very best for the future. Trevor Neal Chairman Parents & Friends Association

THE PRINCIPAL'S ADDRESS Our son Nicholas was born on September 8th 1966. On September 22nd I was appointed Headmaster of a New South Wales School. The concentration of such events was not entirely conducive to calm. Almost nineteen years ago to the day I was asked to make a "policy speech" even before I had taken up the position. Rather foolishly I agreed. Upon rereading that speech which rings with Kennedy-like invocations to the future I find that there is not much in it that I would want to discard, except the rampant idealism which envisaged Schools as the salvation of the world, but, having lived in America for two years and having lived through the assassination of John Kennedy there was not much of a chance to escape the surging idealism and the fresh voice of that man. We seem to enjoy undercutting our heroes. I am sorry that it is so; and, anyway, weren't we all absorbed by Marilyn Monroe? To name names on such an occasion is fraught with the potential for resentment at exclusion, but, given that peril, I want to thank the Parents' and Friends' Association — all three of them —, the two Heads and the Co-ordinator of Campbell House, the teaching staff, the Minister of St. David's, Sam McCollum and his wife, all the other supporters of the school's operation, my Secretary, past School Captains and Prefects, this year's prefects and their exceptional School Captain who showed humaneness, humour and understanding of the peculiar difficulties I was in and the parents and the past students — and they will know who they are — who were prepared to support us. Today there is not much point in policy and so I have decided to write this letter, a sort of valete to the Collegians. When I used to help my father at lambing time I became accutely aware of ravens that attacked new lambs and plucked their eyes as if they were olives in aspic. And then there were the foxes hovering round the edges. When it came to drafting I learned you had to be quick not to mix the wethers, the ewes and the rams: the gate could so easily be swung too slowly or in the wrong way. So I came to know something of lambs and sheep, foxes and other menaces to sheep, to learn a little of the shepherd's role or, more precisely, the rouseabout's one. This letter is written as if by a rouseabout, conscious that perfection belongs to others. Dear Parents, Friends, Teachers, Students (Past and Present), Matrons, Administrative, Secretarial, Grounds, Cleaning and Catering Staff. No one will be under any illusions about my belief that the first responsibility of a School is to be a teaching, learning and achieving environment. The classroom is where it all begins. If the classroom is in good shape, if

good things are happening there, then I We who grew up in the fifties knew a certain believe there is a spillage into all the other kind of security, even in our morality which aspects of school life: the classroom where was often undercut by gross hypocrisy. We students and teachers come together, the were absorbed by social genteelisms, did not classroom which is maintained and repaired have to concern ourselves about employment by the maintenance staff. Kept fresh by and were safe in our sense of our stable cleaners: inhabited by the teachers and world. Bing Crosby would always be there, students who are served by the secretarial crooning us to sleep. and administrative staffs and whose stomachs Today's young people live under different are fed by the catering staff; the classroom and more menacing threats, they are faced with its prospect to the lawns and gardens with different and greater tensions and unnurtured by groundsmen; and, of .course, the certainties. We do well if we try to track the parents who produce the children and pay the good things and develop out of and through fees: I'm not sure which is the more painful. them an optimism. It is neither nostalgia nor The classroom is both reality and symbol. naive romaticism which makes me believe There is an interdependence, a coherence that the students I have seen and come to about the way a School community strives to know do want to contribute to a vigorous and work for the ultimate benefit of students. just society, to add both a personal and Although, on occasions, a School without collective dimension. They are neither stuffy students would be a lovely place, it would be nof snobbish, neither boorish nor banal. I like a rather useless monument to unfulfilled their earthiness and their capacity for loyalty and friendship. They can laugh at themselves dreams. We talk too little in this country about the better than we. Perhaps they can perceive the democratic faith, about the democratic pot- follies with deeper wisdom. They are, on the ential and the creative and regenerative tasks whole, not fence-sitters, not colonial grovthat democracy demands of us, and about the ellers. democratic implications of the cultural, pol- What I have detected from my perspective is itical and psychological shifts of our time. the unwillingness to fall for humbug, or Democracy does not simply preserve or affectation. They have probed a different regenerate itself: we have to work at it. reality and have seen that the enduring Nothing is more significant than our avowal traditions of loyalty and friendship are valof the democratic ideal; nothing more dis- uable. They have a capacity to detect what is astrous than disavowal of the ideal. genuine and what mere superficial claptrap designed to make people progrsesively The curriculum is the source of the buildingpowerless. up of the democratic habits of justice, judgment, understanding, imagination, crit- The next century will benefit from them and, ical, analytical and practical intelligence, in so doing, give gratification to their teachers moral self-regulation, independence of mind, who cannot, like the businessman, see annual respect for ideas, courage, originality, per- returns, profits, dividends etc. — a fact which sonal and public integrity. It is a sequential parents do well to remember as they appraise and cumulative aggregation dependent in the life and commitment of teachers. essence upon the way teachers teach and the institutional practices of the School. The I would wish my successor and his wife well, democratic character as it emerges learns to wish them the joys and not the pains which recognize that hypocrisy and cant, the fals- sometimes narrow and mean-spirited provification of facts, the vilification of people incialism has brought upon us, wish them the and the distortion of truths are usually ser- basic good will and educational enlightenvants of self-interest and greed, often products ment which characterize the parents and of envy, all leading to moral and spiritual their children. It is the next century to which cataracts. "Thinking always puts a piece of the latter belong and it is for that the School, the world in jeopardy", but the thinking man all schools must prepare, in the hope that it and woman are bulwarks against repression, will exist and provide the grounds for an evercoercion, bias, bigotry and prejudice. There enriching ever-enlarging sense of what a is a joyous delight in thinking which helps to civilized society is, a society free of prejudice, make people positive contributors who relish rancour and envy, possessed of intelligence the success of others and do not debase or and self-regulated morality. debunk it. Success should not frighten us, I wish to thank Christina and my family for indeed it is the source of much needed they have been very much a part of the optimism. School. A Principal's wife is not a HeadDemocracy is not without style. Indeed its mistress but she can, and I believe mine has, greatest exponents and protagonists have, help to nurture a sense of community, care historically, shown an abundance of style, a for the newly-appointed and seek out those sense of proportion and elegance, of balance who might need company or consolation. As and harmony, and a disdain for the pompous well she takes the barrage of nightly frustrations, helps the burdens become a little and pretentious. 7

lighter and restores perspective. If we have done anything worthwhile then it has been based upon mutual hope and promise. We thank you for your generosity and wish that you may have a happy and creative alliance with those who bear the task of holding up one side of a coalition: the teaching staff and their families. Yours sincerely, S.P. Gebhardt

ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL STAFF: A SPEECH BY MR. I.W. MACMILLAN Mr. Neal, Peter and Christina — and may I mention Nick, Sophie and Anna, parents and friends, and members of staff — teaching staff, office staff, kitchen staff, maintenance staff, grounds staff and cleaning staff. I hope I have not missed any out! Tonight I am speaking as a member of the staff at the school. It is an honour for me to do so. We have come here to express our thanks and to farewell Peter and Christina. Where can I begin! I have tried to map out the development of Peter as an educator. I suspect when he first entered teaching, his style was the school master style — spending a lot of time with students where activities and doing things may have been more important than the classroom. Teaching in the U.S.A. probably brought him to stage II where the process of teaching became important to him. I suspect it was here that teaching for him became a profession, where skills and knowledge had to be gained and used by the teacher as opposed to the time serving attitude of the school master. On appointment to the position of Principal at All Saints Bathurst, (somewhere around the age of 28) he began to enter the world of the educator, the start of stage HI. To be an educator is a process of growth, and probably a painful process at that. An educator initially begins to develop ideas beyond the school master, beyond the classroom and beyond the boundaries of a single school. An educator through experiences and wide reading develops a vision for schooling — not just for a school — a vision for the processes of education that should be made available for all Australians. He or she develops a philosophy about the learning processes — what needs to be learned; how it should relate to the wider world; and what should be the place of creativity and recreation.

be about. Then, in 1976 S.P.G. came to The Geelong College with his family. A man of great intellectual capacity; a man with an incisive mind and a marvellous grasp of language; a man with a clear vision of the road to travel down. The education of girls and boys; the quality of relationships within a school (no indulgences here!!); democracy; what does it mean to be Australian and what should be studied; creativity and the role of the Arts, particularly the performing arts (drama and music) (remember the fascinating times spent with artists, actors, and writers); a language for life through written expression and reading; a curriculum to serve the needs of students for today and for the future; the desire to create a staff with professional attitudes and competencies; the desire to have a staff who cared for those they taught — were just some of the issues S.P.G. wrestled with — within and without. How many times have I heard "the School exists for one purpose — to serve the student!" Many of you know, as I do, how Peter has wrestled with his ideas, trying to clarify them to us, and then putting them into action. (Christina's support to Peter at these times was always there.) Never a dull moment! When S.P.G. was around we were all on our toes — intellectual toes if nothing else. Some of us were uncomfortable in his presence. His penetrating stare sometimes made us skip a word, stutter, or wonder if what we were saying was jibberish. Whatever — we knew we had to think about education and what we were doing. We were required to be professional, we were encouraged to use our imaginations and we were allowed to use our autonomy.

Over the years the process of the educator has quickened a pace. Peter has been involved in the development of education at the national level — as a member of the National I suspect when Peter went to All Saints he Curriculum Development Committee or had some painful growing to do as he came to C.D.C. (Canberra), where he took an active grips with the ideas of the school master, the part in developing a national approach to the professional teacher and the educator. teaching of Australian Studies, and in ways School masters like things to be comfortable. of promoting the Arts in education at all Not too much hassle — they like to think they times. At the State level he has recently are serving by serving time (not the S.P.G. served on one of the Blackburn Committees, style I can assure you). set up to look at the implications of the I suspect at All Saints Peter learned to pick introduction of the recommendations from the time server and then set about to create a the Blackburn Report. He has been in teaching staff of professionals — teachers demand as a speaker at forums and conwho could teach and who saw the develop- ferences. His speech "Education for the ment of imaginative classroom practices as Future", written as an educator, and given at important for learning and for the stretching the Queen Elizabeth Trust Seminar in May this year was even reported in Queensland of students' minds. papers!! The Arts were brought into the curriculum with imagination and purpose as the educator Peter leaves us having brought this school grew and developed deeper insights into what through the late 70's and early 80's. He has education of our sons and daughters should been a re-forming Principal, better still, he 9

has been a re-forming educator — and he would never make an apology for that. Schools are hard to change — any school. It is difficult for schools to prepare themselves for the future, yet they are in the business of preparing students for their futures. Schools are the last to change as they are really reflections of society. Schools are safe for the school master; schools can be the 'play ground' of the professional but for the educator they are the means for a better future. Peter has pursued the vision of the educator with vigour — he has sought change — and it has not been without personal stress. The general quality of the students of this school — their bearing, their openness, their senses of humour, their senses of justice, their growing ability to reflect on experiences, their desire to succeed in learning and in games — is testimony to the educational paths they have travelled. No moulding here — but searching and seeking out have been encouraged within the framework provided — finding out what one can do — what one cannot do but still trying, have been supported by that framework. I could not conclude without making reference to the compassion that Peter and Christina have shown to staff, students and parents when some of us have been down — when a husband or wife was seriously ill, or when we were ill ourselves, or when we struck hard financial times. Your visits, your willingness to support us in those times of need have been greatly appreciated. Peter and Christina thank you for letting us travel down some of the road with you. In the words of that famous Latin scholar that you taught me so long ago, and who you will remember so well, "Welfee wilfill milfls youlfou, malfates" Thalfanks folfor colfoming. which being translated is: We will miss you mates, Thanks for coming. Ian Macmillan

FOUNDERS' DAY ADDRESS TO GEELONG COLLEGE ASSEMBLY by MR. HARLEY DICKINSON, M.P. 9th JULY, 1985 It is appropriate on the day that I present this flag to your school to recollect that Geelong College also has an interesting tradition and history over the past 124 years. Geelong College Founders Day was the 8th July, 1861, when we recall the Reverend A.J. Campbell calling a meeting in April 1861 to establish a school connected with the Presbyterian Church. It was a Christian school which put great value on time. And from the small beginnings of Knoel House, the Geelong College has grown through the contribution of men of vision who have left their mark from the time of Dr. George Morrison, Norman Morrison, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Price, through the period of Sir Frank Rowland, Dr. Arnold Buntine, Peter Thwaites and Peter Gebhardt. We have come a long way since Monday, 8th In 1865, Victoria was the first Australian July, 1861. Geelong College, formally instituted, only Colony to have its own flag. The Secretary of State for Colonies required had 40 pupils, 13 of them borders. Those that all colonial vessels of war wore a blue early years were an experiment and a trial, ensign of the Colony as they sailed around but the seeds of the school's later greatness had been planted. Australian waters. In 1870, a Proclamation of the Governor Some of the students today at the school are directed that the badge of the Colony of fourth generation descendants of early pupils Victoria include the five white stars repres- of Geelong College. enting the constellation of the Southern In the mid-1940s, it was necessary to enrol a Cross. By 1870, it also included an Imperial student at birth to get a place at the Geelong Crown. Following the accession of Edward College. Many of the children attending the VII to the Throne of England, the Leiutenant school came from humble parentage and Governor of Victoria directed that hence- people wanting a Christian up-bringing for forth the use of the word "State" would be their sons. used in place of the word "Colony" and that The Geelong College was very much the the State flag include the Crown of St. smallest public school, yet over the years, we Edward. Since this date, the design of the have seen many changes in staff, the dirState Flag has not changed. ection of education, utilisation of these lovely All state flags in Australia include the Union buildings and the growth of the now coJack, which incorporates the Cross of St. educational school, which has been to the George, the diagonal white Cross of St. good of teachers, students and our country. Andrew and the diagonal red Cross of St. What has been the hallmark of this school Patrick. can be summarised as follows: It is interesting to note that the State flag of Scholarship Hawaii also has a Union Jack. Sportsmanship Manners Members of the school will be interested to know that the only flag in Australia which Charm and good character does not bear the Union Jack in the corner is of the pupils attending the school. the Northern Territory flag designed by Robert Ingpen of Geelong. The Australian National flag, of course, is again very unique. It was selected from a competition of submitted flags in 1901 and we have endeavoured to retain that flag since Federation. 107,000 Australians have fought for it to protect our free democratic society. Most people believe our national flag properly reflects our history, our traditions and our national identity, and we therefore strongly oppose moves to change it. 10

There is no doubt that your school, which is also my school, is highly thought of in Australia today. And just as Dr. Arnold of Rugby School in England put his motto before the scholars "Let him first be a man" and taught students not necessarily to be rich or learned twenty years hence, but be true in exercising their God-given talents in doing work well, I believe that all of the eight Principals of Geelong College have been very special people, who by their example, trained students for good citizenship and inspired them to think for themselves — not simply gain knowledge as taught. The greatest lesson the Geelong College has to teach is the way for students to gain knowledge and at all times, have respect for others. In the careers and lives of many who have passed through Geelong College, there is proof that often diligence and preparation made up for a short-fall of talent or ability. And as Benjamin Franklin once said, diligence is the mother of good luck and God gives all things to industry. On Founders Day at Geelong College, we remember those who have made the Geelong College what it is today, 124 years later. And so it is with great pleasure, I present to Simon, your School Captain, our State Flag, which is part of our heritage and like the Geelong College, I believe is here to stay.

PREFECTS' REPORT

The contributions of each prefect to the school's academic, sporting and social life is "You must police without being policemen"; indicative of the small group's active involvethis is just one of the many guidelines set ment. Phillip, with music, football and athbefore the prefects following their appoint- letics, Duncan with hockey, Antony in footment. It was this type of comment that made ball, Joanna in netball, David with tennis and one wonder whether the appointment was to football, Mark with cricket and football, be more of a burden than an honour and Jason in cricket, football and athletics, Peter pleasure. in rowing, football and athletics and Fiona in netball and music — all have simultaneously When a minor few amongst a large number of people are selectively given responsibility fulfilled their role as prefects and pursued there is always that hidden risk of resentment excellence in their respective fields. or friction between the two groups. The The fluent proceedings of the year are a prevention of such resentment depends on tribute not only to the prefects, but to the both the majority's respect for the minority, entire student body of the school. The and likewise, the respect of the minority for students have been friendly and responsive to the majority. The cohesion of the sixth-form the prefects, both Fiona and Jason have students in 1985 eliminated any chance of worked hard at efficiently organising various friction between the groups; and as such, the areas, and excelled as Vice-Captains of the role of being a prefect developed into a school. pleasurable experience.

Mr Gebhardt proved to be not only a wealth of knowledge and advice, but a witty and very approachable friend. Collectively, both Mr Gebhardt and the prefects have experienced a year of exhausting demands and pressures, yet it could not have been more enjoyable. Thanks must also be extended to Mr Happell, the staff and the students, and I wish them the best of luck in future years. SIMON WYLIE School Captain

PREFECTS 1985 Back: DJ. Butler; M.A. Bain; A.P. Callan; P.J. Black; D.H. Spittle; P.S. Wickham. Front: J.M. Utting; S.G. Wylie (School Captain); S.P. Gebhardt (Principal); J.S. Thiele (Vice Captain); F.A. McKenzie. 11

HOUSE REPORTS CALVERT HOUSE House Master: Mr. M.W. Seeckts House Tutors: Mr. G.W. Peel, Mrs. S.D. Fisher, Mr. I.R. Thornton, Mr. R.C. Wait, Mr. M. Whittle. House Captain: David Spittle House Prefects: Kerrie Griffiths, Tim Stephinson, Sue Pickering. HOUSE COLOURS: Swimming: Michael Simonsen, Alison Leigh, Michael Head, Simon Wylie. Rowing: Chris Idle. Cricket: David Spittle. Tennis: Andrew Peel. Cross Country: Kerrie Griffiths, Nicole Leeder. Hockey: Jacqui Eagles, Tim Stephinson, Duncan Leggatt, Tanya Munyard, Libby Apted, David Spittle, Chris Idle. Football: Nick Wylie, Jon Helmer, Tim Stephinson, Simon Wylie. Athletics: Jacqui Eagles, Michael Simonsen, Duncan Leggatt, Catherine Black. Music: Nicole Leeder, Andrew Peel. Debating: Andrew Peel, Simon Edwards, Mathew Head General: Jacqui Eagles, Georgina Idle, Kerrie Griffiths, Sarah Blackburn, Alister Purnell, Libby Apted, Simon Wylie, David Spittle. Junior: Melissa Smith, Kirsten Smith, Clinton Griffiths, Nick Wilmot, Anja Hansen, Tim Edwards, David Hay, Jane McKenzie.

CALVERT HOUSE REPORT The way I define success is in terms of human endeavour. In this respect Calvert has achieved unfathomable accomplishments. In a manner which has become traditional in Calvert, all commitments were attacked in such an enthusiastic and co-operative way that the job of organizers was made all the more pleasant. As well as being a summary of the years events, this is my opportunity to thank all those in Calvert who helped make this a year I shall not forget. The scene for another successful year was set very early on with a new colour scheme for the lockers. Thanks here must go to Kerrie, Jacqui, Sarah, Libby, Clinton and Freddie Van Gough for the time taken over their holidays. Once again sport proved to be the main catalyst in achieving cohesion and comaraderie within the house. While not emerging victors with every encounter, we did manage to make our presence felt on all fields. Calvert was able to add another feather to its sporting cap with a victory, somewhat unexpected, in the House Swimming this year. Highlights included amazing aquatic performances by Jane McKenzie, Alison Leigh, Duncan Leggatt and Michael Simonsen.

Hockey was eagerly contested on the playing "swamps" and the footballers accounted for themselves very well under the conditions, with strong performances from both Nic and Si Wylie, Alistair Purnell and some "dazzling" play by Peely who displayed solid defence mixed skilfully with some penetrating attack. The House Debating was smoothly run this year and thanks here must go to Blair. Unfortunately we did not win but still were competitive (personally I believe the 6th form teams were robbed, especially the first speaker whose impact was greatly under rated). House Netball was scratched this year but Tennis went ahead in the final weeks where Calvert was firing well. Halfway through 3rd term saw the eventual arrival of the Calvert jumpers and I'm sure it was unanimous, the wait was well worth it. The jumpers look great, thanks to Jacqui and Louise. It is pleasing to be leaving now with the knowledge that Calvert will continue to be in the forefront of College life. Of this we all can be assured with a look at the future 5 th and 6th formers. This year we had a good influx of year 9 and 10 students who quickly began showing their talents and commitment to house activities. Clear examples include Jane McKenzie in swimming and athletics, David Hay, all round, but especially in Aths where he came 3rd in the championship, Tim Edwards, Tim Ellis, Adam Cameron, Stuart Leggatt, Melissa Smith, Kirsten Smith, Clinton Griffiths, Nick Wilmot and Anja Hansen.

The first few weeks of school saw the loose ends of the '84 cricket comp. being tied. Calvert had proved a formidable foe in '84 but with a third of the vital NSW imports missing and the rowers back in the boats we found the spearhead slightly blunted. Things didn't look good as Coles padded up for the last game, but we adopted the required attitude for house sport and finished the season cheerfully. Thanks to all who played and helped out especially to Tim for ensuring the smooth operation throughout the season.

Commitment (not a bad idea for an ENG theme?) of the 6th formers restricted social outings to one evening atthe "Noodle House" which was enjoyed by all.

Throughout the year Calvert has proved a highly competitive House, not one to be dealt with lightly. Evidence for this comes from areas such as House Music where a privileged few were able to lead the House to 3rd position. Thanks to Andrew Peel and Ian who found enough problems trying to teach the house, let alone the world, to sing. And also to Mr. Whittle who, as the hours of practice drew on, rekindled our hopes for a musical career.

Such success would not be possible year after year without the counselling of tutors. This year we greeted Mr. Peel and Mrs. Fisher to our line up. Both slotted into the Calvert way of life very well and I'm sure I speak for all 6th formers as well as myself when I give a special thanks to Mrs. Fisher for the help she gave concerning careers. Unfortunately, next year Calvert will be without Mr. Wait but we wish him the best of luck for the future at his new school in Western OZ.

Rowing saw us narrowly surpassed by a regimented Wettenhall and in the words of our illustrious leader a morale victory may be claimed for the phenomenal effort in the Aths but almost all. Dedicated efforts came from Catherine Black, Jacqui Eagles, Duncan Leggatt, Michael Simonsen, and others. 12

A final thanks to all members of the Calvert House and especially to Mr. Seeckts. Best of luck for the future. David Spittle

COLES HOUSE House Master: Mr. E.A. Manwaring. House Tutors: Mr. R.D. Wells, Mrs. L. James, Mrs. J.M. Nelson, Miss S.M. Hounslow, Mr. C.A. Considine (2 terms), MissK. Elliott (1 term). House Captain: Tony Hand. House Prefects: Felicity Allen, Shane Middleton, Sonya Gray, Jason Thiele, Jo Utting, Duncan Butler, Craig Butler. HOUSE COLOURS: Swimming: Craig Butler, Ally Lee, Simon Durante, Sonya Gray, Shane Middleton. Rowing: Craig Butler, Rod Marks, Geoff Morrison, Sam Benjamin, Jamie Carson, Tim Dyke, Janine Elliott, Tony Lamont, Julie Parkes. Cricket: Duncan Butler, Tony Hand, Ally Lee, Shane Middleton, Jason Thiele, Jim Dickson, Brett Goggin, Peter Hood, Simon Matthews, Chris Wellam. Cross Country: Craig Butler, Sonya Gray, Jo Utting, Jamie Carson, Jim Dickson, Tim Dyke, Tony Lamont. Netball: Sonya Gray, Jo Utting. Hockey: Duncan Butler, Geoff Morrison, Anthony Barkla. Football: Andrew Bett, Craig Butler, Duncan Butler, Tony Hand, Ally Lee, Rod Marks, Shane Middleton, Geoff Morrison, Jason Thiele, Anthony Barkla, Sam Benjamin, Jamie Carson, Jim Dickson, Simon Durante, Brett Goggin, Simon Matthews, Chris Wellam, Guy Wettenhall. Athletics: Craig Butler, Sonya Gray, Ally Lee, Jason Thiele, Jo Utting, Sam Benjamin, Janine Elliott, Peter Hood, Julie Parkes, Guy Wettenhall. Music: Peter Hood, Tony Lamont. Debating: Andrew Bett, Simon Chalmers, Duncan Savery. General: Tony Hand Junior: Andrw Cronk, Dom Cuda, Jamie Hampshire, Paul Mathewson, Simon Tung, Chris Yee, Ian Abbott, Ben Beamish, Genevieve Code, Matthew Frost, Michael Hynes, Fiona Leonard.

COLES HOUSE REPORT 1985 proved to be a typical year for the "Coles Machine" winning several sporting events whilst developing a spirit within the house which was truly unique. Early in Term 1 the House held an informal Barbeque in the cloisters. This gave the students, parents and tutors a pleasant atmosphere in which to become acquainted. The interhouse sporting calendar started off frantically in first term with cricket, swimming, rowing and the cross country being contested. The lack of dedicated swimmers showed through with Coles only coming 6th despite the efforts of Lyndal O'Grady in the diving section. The cricket season showed Coles' true dominance with easy victories over McLean, Shannon and Wettenhall to put Coles in the final against McArthur. This game turned out to be another easy victory with Coles making 173 and McArthur only mustering up 57. The best effort by Coles in 1985 was in the rowing. This event has been won for the past 7 years by Wettenhall but this year Coles knocked if off with Craig Butler and Rod Marks pulling very hard for the house. Second term brought with it house football which was met with enthusiasm by all, especially Muhammed Ali. Both the junior and senior sections were won by Coles with Jason "Dummyrunbouncebaulkblindturnrunkickagoal" Thiele leading the way with his "team" play. The house hockey was also contested in term 2 with Coles trying hard in both the boys' and girls' sections. The boys, led by Duncan Butler, did well to come third. The girls struggled hard, through lack of numbers and missing the talents of Lissy Allen in the goalie position, to come seventh under the leadership of Jo Utting. House debating and singing were also fought out in term 2 with Coles members showing their willingness to participate in their most loved competitions. There were so many volunteers for the debating we were quite upset when only three students could be chosen from each year. The major disappointment of the year was only coming eighth in the singing.

The upset of the year came when Coles came fifth in the athletics. Wes Hutchesson should be congratuled for winning his age group championship and also Matt Courtnay for breaking two records. Sonya "I can't hurdle" Gray should also be congratulated for winning the open hurdles and going on to represent the school in the event. Tibetan refugee Tseten Gurmey was sponsored once again from the funds raised by Footy Picks and a chocolate drive. Mrs. James should be thanks for her time and effort in the chocolate drive. Mr. Manwaring must be thanked for his dedication, organisation and support without which the success and smooth running of the house would have been impossible. Thanks should also be extended to the tutors, Mr. Wells, Mrs. Nelson, Miss Hounslow, Mrs. James, Mr. Considine (terms 1 and 2) and Miss Elliott (term 3). Finally I would like to wish Coles the best of luck in the future, on behalf of all the sixth formers. With continued and increased enthusiasm I am sure every member of Coles will gain as much delight and satisfaction as I have from the House the past four years. Tony Hand

KEITH HOUSE House Master: Mr. P. Richards, Mr. C. KEITH HOUSE REPORT Considine. 1985 has undoubtedly been Keith's most House Tutors: Mr. R. Pippett, Mr. L. Trigg, productive year! Our persistence paid off to Ms. J. Thornley, Mr. D. Thornton, Mr. C. some extent. Keith was never a winning house but, this year, we have managed to Wagstaff. House Captains: St. John Heath, Andrea remedy our past predicament through hard and determined effort. Our successes include Lester. first place in House Debating, House Music House Prefects: St. John Heath, Andrea and Girls' Hockey. Lester, Michael Kuchel, Tim Hall, Scott Johns, Clair Jenkyn, Catherine Dewaard. Apart from excelling in these fields, we have shown great promise and potential in other HOUSE COLOURS: areas. Swimming: The House Cricket competition begain in Brad Tattersall. 1984, and as usual Keith was seeded last. Rowing: Not to be outdone, and to show our critics we weren't to be taken lightly, we performed Terry-Ann O'Brien, Adrian Biggs. with style and expertise on the field. We Cricket: defeated, quite convincingly, star-studded St. John Heath, Dean Lawrence. Morrison and Wettenhall sides, being placed Cross Country: Brad Tattersall, Georgina Bayley, Adrian fifth overall in the competition. Our new found success was due to good performances Briggs. by St. John Heath, Dean Lawrence, Darryl Hockey: Diment and Simon McDonald who hit the Terri-Ann O'Brien vital runs to secure our placing. Football: Tony Billman, St. John Heath, Scott Johns, Numerical deficiency forced us to call upon many juniors for the senior House Football. Adrian Briggs. Those juniors who put in excellent performAthletics: ances include D'Arcy Heath, Huw Evans, Adrian Briggs, Tony Billman, Brad Tatter- Jamie Bennett, Ivan Skoko and Darryl sall, Walter The. Diment. The outstanding senior player was Music: Tony Billman. As with cricket, we bettered Rachel Boston, Andrea Lester, Louise Purton, our past performances, with the juniors winning most of their matches and the senior Clare Jenkyn. side combining well to win two games. Debating: Overall we finished fourth, a pleasing result. Scotc Johns, Justine Herrick. General: Unfortunately our successes with Hockey were mixed. The combine^ boys side, with a Simon Cooper, Stewart Williams. lack of hockey talent, battled the terrible Junior: Simon Percy, Alistair Conder, Phillip Bell, conditions, but failed to register a win. The Daryl Diment, Jamie Bennett, Ivan Skoko, girls had more luck winning their section. Outstanding performances came from TerriSimon McDonald. Ann O'Brien, Sue Williams and Nicole and Re-Award: D'Arcy Heath, Huw Evans, Nicole Hobday. Simone Hobday. Keith had somewhat of a monopoly on the House Cross Country, run in difficult conditions. Brad Tattersall won the Ul 7 division, and D'Arcy Heath came seventh. Simon McDonald performed well in the Ul6 division while Adrian Briggs managed seventh place in the open section. Georgina Bayley achieved the same result in the Girls' Open. The swimming carnival produced promising results. Although we didn't do well overall, excellent performances came from Justine Herrick, Andrea Lester, Rodney Tattersall and Brad Tattersall, who came second in his age group championship. Although our athletics placing was mediocre, many individual and determined efforts were prevalent. Again Adrian Briggs and Bradley Tattersall performed exceptionally, with pleasing performances also coming from Toni Farrell, Robynne Hall and Tony Billman. 14

Unfortunately the girls Netball competition was suspended this year, making Tennis the final event. Keith performed well, being in the top two. Such an achievement was due to hard work from Tim Hall, Walter The, Simon McDonald, Georgina Bayley, Michael Kuchel, Steven Kuchel, Huw Evans, Ravin Sadhai, Sue Williams, Toby Taverner and Robynne Hall. As well as some fine sporting performances, Keith has excelled in the more genteel, academic competitions of music and debating. Outstanding performances by all our debaters saw us finishing equal first, while term 2 ended, literally, on a high note with an undisputed first placing in the House Music Competition. House Music also uncovered a new talent, in the form of Rachel Boston, whose beautiful singing was a highlight of the competition. Keith's fine performances this year are indicative of a strong, and growing House spirit; a spirit which manifests itself in many ways. As well as the pursuit of cultural and sporting excellence, the "Keith Spirit" has been alive and well within the Houseroom. The acquisition of new furniture, a cosy sixth form room, a radio, kettle, working heater and a Breville sandwich toaster (thank you Bridgette!) has seen Keith become a very social house — particularly in the winter months! Also, as McArthur has the crow and Morrison the eagle, Keith has acquired a new emblem, the Duck, courtesy of Scott's aunt, who provided a beautifully kitsch set of porcelain ducks to adorn the wall. Other House acquisitions, courtesy of Stewart Williams, were several portraits of the royal family and a tape of "God Save the Queen" which was played for some weeks before one of the more Republican minded Keith members destroyed it. This year has seen Keith, one of the "younger" Houses, come of age. Competing with equal numbers, and often greater enthusiasm, we have had a very successful year, mainly due to the participation, effort and enthusiasm of the House members. In accordance with the changes in our sporting prowess, the leadership of our House also changed. The first two terms were spent with Mr. Richards who instigated many of our successes. We wish him luck in England where he is pursuing an M.A. in History. Our competent replacement was Mr. Considine who has "great expectations" for Keith, and under his leadership Keith should continue to perform at a high standard. Finally, we would like to wish Adrian Briggs, House Captain for 1986, good luck, and all the House, the very best for 1986 and beyond. St. John Heath and Andrea Lester

McARTHUR HOUSE House Master Mr. D. MacBryde House Tutors: Mr. P. Auliciems, Mr. R. Cummins, Mr. T. Egan, Mr. M. Keary, Miss C. Lane. House Captains: Mark Bain, Laurel Seller. House Prefects: Antony Callan, Andrew Howarth, Allan Major, Fiona McKenzie, Kirsten Trethowan. HOUSE COLOURS: Swimming: Andrew Howarth, Chris Lester. Rowing: Jacqui Lomas, Stuart Prussner. Cricket Mark Bain, Andrew Howarth, Allan Major, Andrew Nelson. Hockey: Michael Newton, Chris Trethowan. Football: Paul Maddern, Allan Major, Andrew Nelson, Guy Pearce. Athletics: Stuart Prussner, Helen Neely. Music: Andrew Howarth, Joanne Chisholm. Debating: Andrew Nelson, Laurel Seller. Junior Mark Collins, Jamie Edge, John Rial, Paul Seller, Craig Smyth, Melissa Stokes, Ben Duff, Stewart Edge, Jeremy Farrall, Robert McArthur, Annabelle Sheppard, Susan Verrell.

McARTHUR HOUSE REPORT With a combination of co-operation, participation and above all, the unique McArthur "House Spirit", 1985 has proven to be a very successful year. In academic, sporting and social fields, the House has experienced many entertaining moments as well as several highlights. Again this year, in typical McArthur fashion, our underestimated boys' Hockey side captured the trophy. Success in this event lay in the untapped potential of both Stephen Pierce and Donald Howie. Also the efforts of Andrew "Goose" Howarth, Anthony Maddern, Jeremy Farrall and Ben Woolnough can't be forgotten. Victory also came in the senior House debating where our very articulate debaters were able to out-point their opponents. However, on the whole, creditable performances were achieved in all fields of sporting activity. In House Cricket we walked through the competition only to be eclipsed in the final. Allan "The Don" Major and Andrew "Lillee" Nelson provided the backbone to this powerful lineup. In addition, the style of Kerri McConachy on the track, the pure class of Antony Callan on the football field, the "aquaman" efforts of Chris Lester in the pool, Anna Rial's tremendous run in the cross country, Duncan Heard's ability to catch "crabs" in the rowing boat, and McArthur's own Carl Lewis, Ben Duff, on the athletic track must not go without mention.

Members of McArthur not only enrolled in sporting and academic areas, and the year's two social events gave evidence of this. In term one, the House held its traditional BBQ, and the relaxed atmosphere gave parents and tutors an opportunity to meet one another or catch up on old times. This evening was complimented by the House's answers to Bernard King, Kirsten Trethowan and Caroline Bain, who cooked up a storm! The infamous fifth and sixth form dinner was the second of these social gatherings. Entertainment on this night was highlighted by the humorous stories told by Mr. Egan. In all McArthur had a very enjoyable year. We would like particularly to thank Mr. MacBryde and the other tutors whose enthusiasm helped achieve a great deal of the success. Finally, we would like to wish the House the best of luck for next year, which it is sure to experience, if this year is any indication. Laurel Seller and Mark Bain

McLEAN HOUSE House Master: Mr.A.N. Gibson. House Tutors: Mr. P.S. Mead, Mr. H.D. Mitchell, Mr. R.P. Sheridan, Mrs. B.J. Napthine, Mr. J.S. Clark, Mr. P. Growney (Terms 1 and 2). House Captain: Sophie Gebhardt, Chris Fayers. House Prefects: Jan Fisher, Nick Galloway. HOUSE COLOURS: Rowing: Amanada Wait, Jan Fisher, Scott Bowers. Cricket: Scott Graham, Damian Graham, Steven Major, Peter Barnet, Chris Fayers. Football: Dean Moloney, Steven Major, Philip Smurthwaite, Chris Fayers, Russell Ryan, Paul Verwoert, Peter Barnet, Jason Wenlock, Scott Graham, Damian Graham, Scott Rae. Hockey: James Connelly, Andrew Veary, Russell Ryan, Scott Bowers, Scott Rae, Melissa Olsen. Athletics: Steven Major, Scott Rae, Nicole Haeberle, Scott Bowers, Melissa Olsen. Music: Nick Galloway. Debating: Nick Rutherford, Sophie Gebhardt, Nick Galloway. Cross Country: James Connelly, Steven Major, Peter Hutchins, Chris Fayers, Scott Bowers, Peter Barnet, Andrew Veary, Jan Fisher, Katie Cummins, Sophie Gebhardt, Amanda Wait. Junior: Dugald Buchanan, Lisa Shuster, Mark Wiffen, Mike Dunn, William Downey, Matthew Dunstone, Ritchie Boyd.

McLEAN HOUSE REPORT This year McLean began to realise its potential in the sporting arena. The overall victory in the cross country shows what lies beneath the surface of this predominantly intellectual House. We've also come a long way in Athletics. In 1980, McLean's inaugural year, the House scored a mere 518 points. This year the score totalled well over 1,000 points. In the other sporting events McLean's success varied. Hockey was not our forte but on the Football field the team showed determination and skill, and were unlucky not to achieve higher than a third placing. Cricket was another strong point; McLean achieved the highest position ever with a creditable third. Each year the enthusiasm of the new 'McLeanites' improves the standard of performance, and subsequently the results improve. In these latter years one could not say that McLean easily settled for mediocrity. It is a small House, but determined to be taken seriously as a sporting competitor. The support that is given by McLeanites for individual or team achievements is the House's greatest asset. Apart from this sporting prowess McLean boasts a genial atmosphere with a 'Housecomedian', Nick Galloway, (well....) and a 'House dog', Eddy Gibson. A memorable event this year was McLean's effort in the House Music competition; we just couldn't 'get it together' in 1985. 'Eddy the dog' showed more enthusiasm and talent in this area than anyone else. The result of minimal practice was a rather embarrassing but amusing performance on the final day of Term 2. We did an original yet quite incomprehensible version of that famous tune 'We are the World'.

McLean welcomed Mr. Sheridan, Miss Napthine and Mr. S. Clark into the House as new tutors for 1985. Sadly, we lost the cultural influence of Mr. Reingold with his departure back to the States. This year has been quite a social year for the McLean sixth formers. We enjoyed three evenings at various 'up market' restaurants around Geelong. The feature of these evenings was the highly intellectual conversation, which was also commonplace around the House room. Mr. Reingold's farewell dinner at Manbo Towers was memorable for the ballroom dancing and the tear-jerking rendition, by the pianist, of "New York, New York". The McLeanites have been a friendly and supportive group throughout the year. The sixth formers have enjoyed their time in McLean under Mr. Gibson's firm, but kind, guidance, Mr. Gibson was the instigator of the spirit which has become McLean. It is not a fiercely competitive House, but there is a determined, 'never say die' attitude that binds McLeanites together. We thank Mr. Gibson, and his faithful hound, for maintaining a fun, successful and supportive House. Thank you also, to the prefects and all the House tutors for a good year. Good luck to the leaving McLeanites and to those of 1986. We hope that sporting success continues but also that McLean will not lose its unique atmosphere. Chris Fayers and Sophie Gebhardt

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MORRISON HOUSE House Master: Mr. J.S. Gibson. House Tutors: Mr. F. Elliott, Mr. B. McLeod, Mr. L. Quail, Mr. P. Cronk, Miss A. Huntington. House Captains: Catherine Charles, Peter Lappin. House Prefects: Kate Mestitz, Justin Ganley, Phillip Black, Ben Hercus, Judy De Vries. HOUSE COLOURS: Swimming: Tim Morphy, Bob Cummins, Justin Ganley, Colleen Lappin, Shelly McCann (Open Girls Champion). Cricket: Tim Morphy, Phillip Black, John Phillips. Tennis: Catherine Charles, Margaret Gregory. Cross Country: Tim Morphy, Peter Lappin (re-awarded and Open Cross Country Champion), Andrew Brown, Penny Tucker, Catherine Dickinson. Hockey: Catherine Charles, Judy De Vries, Emma Saunders, Kate Dennis. Football: Tim Morphy, John Phillips, Justin Ganly, Phillip Black, Rob Cummins, Andrew Brown, Peter Lappin. Athletics: Phillip Black (re-awarded), Andrew Brown, Catherine Dickinson (re-awarded), Justin Ganly, Peter Lappin (re-awarded). Music: Hamish Carr, Ben Hercus, Phillip Black. Debating: Catherine Dickinson, Ben Hercus, Ian Tymms. General: Adam Fleet Junior: Kelly Pearson, Colin Richmond, David White, Richard Hill, Tania Givoye, Matthew Purton, Andrew Sewell, Simone Moore (Junior Girls Swimming Champion), Sarah McGlone, Samala Singer, Nicole White, Pauline Butler.

MORRISON HOUSE REPORT Morrison House Motto: Participation, Effort, A desire to succeed, A sense of belonging. Morrison House began the year with a house barbeque in Eastern Park which gave house tutors, students and parents a chance to become better acquainted. This proved to be an enjoyable day and the start of a successful year. House Swimming opened the year's sporting activities, with Shelley McCann winning the Senior Girls' Championship and Simone Moore winning the Junior Girls' Championship. Other outstanding efforts from Sarah McGlone and Jilly Macmillan also helped to gain Morrison its 4th placing. Morrison continued its success in the annual Cross Country Run with Peter Lappin convincingly winning the Open Boys' Division, Jillian Macmillan 2nd in the U16 Girls, Penny Tucker 3rd and Chris Ganly 3rd in the U17 Boys. Good efforts also came from Kelly Pearson, Samala Singer, Tim Morphy, Anya Lappin and Colleen Lappin. Much of Morrison's success in debating this year must be credited to Catherine Dickinson whose enthusiasm kept everyone going. Although we did not live up to our devastating reputation we performed well with the 3rd and 5 th formers winning their debates and the 6th and 4th formers being narrowly defeated. House Music was brilliant this year with a somewhat unusual rendition of "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah — a Letter from Camp" by the Morrison House Choir. Fine efforts from Ben Hercus, Phillip Black, not of course forgetting Hamish Carr's singing skills and Ian Tymms on saxaphone. Hockey in Morrison was a success in 1985 with the 'outstanding' girls' team made up of few hockey players and numerous people who wanted to have a go. The girls lived up to all expectations with a fine performance and in the final came equal first. Our Cricket players, although not winning the competition, enjoyed considerable success during the season. Robert Purton, Phillip Black and the mercurial John Phillips all turned in fine performances.

Tuesday's tutorials seemed to be Mr. Quail's day of anguish with Tim Morphy's name continually being read out for having 4-7 books out (perhaps he liked reading). This year saw the advent of the Morrison House windcheaters which proved to be a success in the house and a boost to our social service. In other social service areas, Morrison won the 'money line' showing the tremendous participation of some house members. Our 4th form tutorial group under the guidance of Mr. McLeod also held a lunchtime hamburger stall which proved to be a great success and which also helped raise money for "The Cottage by the Sea". 1985 proved to be most successful for Morrison Athletes. Fighting our way up to 2nd position (15 points behind Wettenhall) in the House Athletic Competition was an outstanding effort. Special mention should be made of Phillip Black, Peter Lappin, Justin Ganly, Catherine Dickinson, Kit Graham, Chris Ganly, Andrew Cameron, Brett Missen, Richard Hill, Duncan Campbell and Kelly Pearson. Morrison set three records for the day — the U16 4 x 100m relay team, Richard Hill (400m) and Catherine Dickinson (Open long jump). On behalf of the sixth form I would like to thank Mr. J. Gibson, our House Master, and House Tutors, Mr. P. Cronk, Mr. B. McLeod, Mr. L. Quail, Mr. F. Elliott and Miss A. Huntington. Also thanks to Morrison prefects of 1985. We wish everyone in Morrison as well as the 6th formers who are leaving all the best in the future. Catherine Charles and Peter Lappin

SHANNON HOUSE House Master: Mr. W.J. Harris House Tutors: Mrs. M.J. Champness, Mr. FL Clark, Mr. C.S. Bawden, Mr. P.J. Hannah, Mr. D.A. Young. House Captain: Andrew Rikard-Bell. House Prefects: Bruce Rollinson, Angela Dimmick, Andrew Henderson, Christine Henderson, Tim Neal, Michael Malakellis, Karen Woods, James Backwell. HOUSE COLOURS: Swimming: Tim Neal, Gillian Smyth. Rowing: Ian Barber, Roger Motteram, Katherine Hatton, Donna Newman. Cricket: Guy Johnstone, Richard Tarr, Glen Galloway, Stephen Jones. Tennis: Tim Angus, Paul Taylor, Roger Motteram, Richard Tarr, Susie Russell. Cross Country: Neal Varghese, Andrew Rikard-Bell, Rodger Howard, Trevor Harris, Ian Barber, Alithea Reid, Karen Woods, Angela Dimmick, Lauren Thompson, Gillian Smyth, Christine Dimmick. Hockey: James Backwell, Roger Motteram, Craig Rideout. Football: Andrew Routley. Athletics: Alithea Reid, Trevor Harris, Andrew Henderson, Karen Woods, Angela Dimmick, Rodger Howard, Neal Varghese, David Jones, Ian Barber, Stephen Jones, Stephen Jackman, Christine Dimmick. Music: Tim Neal (re-awarded), Louise Calderazzo, Katherine Hatton, Glen Galloway, Craig Rideout. Debating: Amanda Fernbach, Kym Henderson, Craig Rideout, Alithea Reid, Christine Dimmick, Stephen Jackman. General: Angela Dimmick. Junior: Richard Backwell, Michael Hall, Andrew Jones, Louise Angwin, Sally Angwin, George Dickinson, Anna Gebhardt, Louise Hatton, Tom Ingpen, Fiona Long, Steven Motteram, Kate McGregor, Andrew Neal, David Perkins, Stephanie Reid, Neil Smyth, Jason Sprague, Katharine Tarr, Lundell Taylor, Louise Thacker, David Thiessen, Catherine Jones.

SHANNON HOUSE REPORT It is difficult to pinpoint what really makes Shannon 'tick' and 1985 has indeed been no exception. How does the largest house in the school — all 76 of us — manage to retain a virtually unblemished record of sporting failure? The answer, it seems, lies deep down in the grass roots of this venerable institution. Way ahead of our comptemporaries, we have been directed by the insatiable desire to 'make love not war' on the sporting fields. There are few members of the house with that 'cut throat' attitude to sporting success that many of our competitors evince, and I think I speak for all when I saw that our primary aim is to be the 'quiet achiever' of peace and unity within the school community as a whole. Possibly our most successful attempt at reconciling these supposedly irreconcilables was on Valentine's Day. By enlisting the invaluable help of our very own Florence Nightingale, Mrs. Wendy Dimmick, we distributed hundreds of blooming carnations to many of the impious 'cut throat' students and teachers of the College. At this stage, I would like to take the opportunity to point out, that despite our good intentions, Shannon house has not been operating as a religious organisation. Although the enmasse choral recitation of The Teddy Bears' Picnic may point to this, it did not by any means, draw a parallel with our pleasant American Christian singers from earlier in the year. However, it did, along with some fine ensemble contributions, succeed in securing us second place in the House Music competition. Also, but merely as a token gesture, the house took it upon itself to demonstrate that the lack of sporting success was not the result of a lack of skill. The house Hockey competition was a time for Shannon to 'take the reins', so to speak, and glide gracefully into second place behind an obsessed and evil McArthur team. After several years of involvement in the house, Mr. Rowland Clark has decided to take a year off to collect his thoughts and tend to the family's beef cattle near Bega on the New South Wales coast. On behalf of the house, I would like to thank Mr. Clark for all the wisdom he has bestowed upon Shannon and wish him well for 1986.

Mr. Bawden is also leaving our ranks at the end of this year to begin a Ph D at Adelaide University. Unlike Mr. Clark, Mr. Bawden took a sedate and withdrawn approach to his role as a house tutor. His warming smile and nose plaster will be sorely missed in the Shannon brotherhood in years to come and I sincerely hope that his time with the house was as enjoyable for him as it was for us. Mrs. Champness, Mr. Hannah and Mr. Young are to return to Shannon in 1986 with the hope of encountering a sixth form as amiable as that of 1985.1 thank them also, and extend best wishes for the coming year. It seems that one permanent fixture of the house is also to return next year. Mr. W.J. Harris, whose hair colour a few years ago had him affectionately labelled 'Darkie', has progressed into a more distinguished age group where he is now referred to as 'Greyie'. Indeed his constant attendance at Mr. Mitchell's Year 12 Philosophy classes made him well aware that no longer did he need to prove himself in the school cross country championship. Our fearless leader assures us that the reason had nothing to do with age, but simply that he wished to spend more time pondering whether or not he understood what Mr. Mitchell had said in the classes during the year, and whether or not it was moral action to ponder, and even how Mr. Mitchell could play squash while being a philosopher. On a final note, I would like to wish all 1986 Shannon students the best of luck for their studies, and for all other school activities. In addition, many thanks to the 1985 House Prefects for their support and assistance throughout the year. Andrew Rikard-Bell

WETTENHALL HOUSE House Master: Mr. R.M. Morris House Tutors: Dr. S.N. Farrall, Mr. R.W. Lancaster, Miss K. Thomas, Mr. M.J. Ives, Dr. W.R. Morgan, Mr. R. Salen. House Captain: Peter Wickham. House Prefects: Lisa Le Deux, Janine Simpson, Angus Wettenhall. HOUSE COLOURS: Swimming: Andrew Frame, Megan Field, David Simkin. Rowing: James Armytage (re-award), Lisa Le Deux (re-award), Chris Beaumont, Peter Wickham (re-award). Cricket: Chris Beaumont, Angus Wettenhall, Rohan Gow. Cross Country: Chris Beaumont, Peter.James, Rohan Gow, Richard Waugh, Dean Evans. Hockey: Chris Beaumont, Peter Wickham, Mark Fox (re-award), Peter James, Angus Wettenhall (re-award), Peter Radovanovic. Football: Chris Beaumont, Angus Wettenhall, Ross Caldow, Peter Wickham, Rohan Gow, Rob Davies. Athletics: Angus Wettenhall (re-award), Lisa Grant, Rochelle Anderson, Peter Wickham (reaward), David Simkin, Rebecca McCall, Mark Fox (re-award), Dean Evans, Richard Waugh. Music: Stephen Barker, Fiona Flavel, Rebecca McCall, Lisa Grant, Liz Daniel, Michaela Manwaring, Louise Cousen, Robert Davies, Margaret Robertson, Lisa Foster. Debating: Stephen Barker, Rochelle Anderson, Fiona Flavel, Lisa Grant, Michaela Manwaring, Dale Towan. General: Richard Waugh, Peter Radovanovic, Ross Caldow, Megan Field, Robert Davies, James Armytage. Junior: Geoff Beach, Paul Robertson (re-award), Trish Biddle (re-award), Ian Le Griffon, Anthony Brenner, David Pettitt (re-award), Kym Buckham, Steven Horvat, Paul Stewart, Hamish Cameron (re-award), Matthew Kennett, Geoff Beach, Roslyn Littler, James White, David Hyland, Andrew O'Hara (reaward), Michael Nelson, Julian Scott, Richard Terrier, Claire Foster.

The unwary visitor may well bypass the Wettenhall control centre deep in the bowels of the main school building. A stroll past the unpretentious exterior and a descent down the cement ramp leads one to the well appointed club-type atmosphere of the house room, adorned with carefully selected, colour co-ordinated heirlooms and antiques. This is where one house at least again ran smoothly under the guidance of Mr. Morris, who was ably supported by the tutors. Together they were in control of most situations! This year Wettenhall performed well in many of its undertakings, especially in house comaraderie and in full-blooded and widespread participation. This is an important explanation of our overall success. Term One opened to find us all frolicking by Kardinia pool. Here we managed to come equal third with excellent performances from the Frame brothers, who won their respective age championships. As the term drifted on our minds turned to the sport of kings — rowing. Here, for the past nine years, Wettenhall has dominated the scene. Unfortunately, due to a lack of senior oars-people this year, we finished a trying third. Cricket gave all the rowers a break from their rigorous duties. Despite our fine players on the field such as Rohan Gow and Chris Beaumont, we secured only a mediocre result. However, our special training and recruiting programme will surely produce an improvement for the coming season! Second term saw Wettenhallians don their footy gear. With strong gutsy play, but with little skill, we scored a pleasing second place on the ladder. Our debaters, too, were kept busy, and unlike tradition, the wooden spoon was not ours — we came a startling second and now face a real danger of losing our 'dangeon' image. Hockey too presented a whole new ball game. We had only three real players and rated bottom of the draw. I am proud to note that the boys didn't lose a match (nor win one for that matter). Hamish Cameron, Peter James, Lyndon Johnston and Michael Nelson in particular were outstanding in their quests on the field. This placed us equal third overall. The girls too wielded their sticks, but not always with great accuracy or success. Nevertheless they went down with a fierce struggle and 'had a go'.

Democratic process also flourished in house. Music was given an overwhelming nod of approval by the masses this year. Of course a fine third place in this competition does not come easily. Our girls (and vocalist Rob Davies) in particular spent late nights around the piano singing their little hearts out. Fortunately, however, they were well supported by a fabulous rendition of "Tie Me Kangaroo Down" by the choir. Unfortunately, however, our "Oxford accents" appeared to penalize the outcome somewhat and drastic steps will need to be taken. Fine weather means only one thing at Geelong College — athletics. Our win this year was both a real surprise, as well as a great credit to everyone who participated. Success can be attributed to the Wettenhallian spirit, along with Mr. Morris' "encouragement". Trish Biddle, Peter Wickham and Mark Fox all performed outstandingly by either winning or by gaining a place in their various championships. The senior boys' relay also set a new school record in a sizzling time. Hot on the heels of this success, the cancellation of netball came as a great disappointment to our girls who had trained with such anticipation. However, with this nasty shock still in their minds, Megan Field and Sara Carson took to the tennis courts and nearly 'demolished' their opponents with an unorthodox style. However, it was the young "superbrats", Paul Robertson, Richard Terrier, James White and David Ley who saved the day with a convincing win. Overall our results placed us equal sixth. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Morris for the exceptional time and effort that he puts into the house, not for himself, but for each student. The tutors: Miss Thomas, Mr. Lancaster, Mr. Ives, Mr. Salen, Dr. Farrall and Dr. Morgan must also be thanked, along with the prefects, Janine, Lisa and Angus, for making 1985 most enjoyable for all concerned. Overall, Wettenhall had another fine year, and I would like to wish everyone the best of luck in the future. Peter Wickham

BOARDING MACKIE BOARDING HOUSE

After the influx of the new third form babies it ability of our various skills in all sports was obvious to the old boys of the house that throughout the year was due to regular they had no idea in commando style dorm practice. Whether it was on the oval, in the raiding and water fighting. However, after Rec. room, at the river or (illegal) in the Housemaster: Mr. R.D. Fraser much abuse by the old boys who constantly dorms, we were looked upon with envy by Matron: Mrs. M. Hayworth dorm raided them, they soon learnt the art of many of the school's "daygo" students. Masters: Mr. D. MacBryde, Mr. J. Gibson, commando attacks in the middle of the night. There are two mysteries of the babies dorm. The mysteries remain unanswered and the Mr. D. Rookes, Mr. G. Peel. How Dave Hay nearly knocked his two front incidents (although many forbidden) still go House Captain: Angus Wettenhall teeth out and why William Downey got his on. However, if it wasn't for Matron, Mrs. House Prefects: Donald Howie, Bruce nickname. Will these mysteries ever be Hayworth, and the Masters, Mr. Fraser, Mr. Rollinson, Timothy Stephinson. MacBryde, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Rookes and solved? For many of the college population Mackie is This report would be incomplete without an Mr. Peel, the smooth operation would soon known as the place where those radical analysis of the fourth formers. They consisted become rebellised. The feelings might someyobels, who are residents of the school, live. of trendy skeggs and the rurals. One of the times become tense towards Matron and the This large proportion of the school also inhabitants in this dorm amazed the whole Masters but again we always come up smiling, thinks that Mackie is the location which house. Yes, believe it or not he was our proud to be part of the Mackie community and thankful for their everlasting support. radiates loud music, emits boys wearing walking TV guide. moleskins and stockman hats, and has an 1985 marks the end of an era, the Fraser era. endless supply of footballs. But this is not so, Perhaps, for the fourth formers, their high- After three years our conservative leader for thirty-six weeks of the year Mackie is light of the year was dancing classes with the 'Mai' Fraser is leaving, destined for Van home for the boarders. This 'house on the Morongo girls. It was their big chance to Diemans Land. He has been appointed hill' is a mixture of a holiday house, some- check out the "new talent". The rest of the Deputy Headmaster at Launceston Grammar. where to drink coffee during spares and bay house frequently questioned them about any On behalf of the House I would like to thank 13 of the MCG overlooking the RMO (Royal new hidden Morongo talent, however, we him and his wife for making our lives at never heard because of the concealment of Mackie Oval). ideas. But week after week they eagerly went Mackie a most memorable and enjoyable experience and we wish them the best of luck There have been many incidents throughout out to dancing classes. in the future. the year. However, within the confines of a Throughout the year the sanity of the sixth brief house report it is easy to say Mackie has For those of us leaving Mackie in 1985, been a thriving metropolis in 1985. Events formers was stretched by the junior years of November marks the end of a most enjoyable that always spring to mind are the illegal the house many times. They tried to over- and enlightening experience. Our memories rebel water fights in the upper hall, Mai and throw us and our commonroom many times of Mackie will always remain in our minds. his pursuit car on the trail of an inmate on the but through confrontation they were defeated. To those who remain in Mackie, to continue rampage, the momentous Bombers as their But like all conflict in Mackie, it's forgive and the proud traditions, I extend my best wishes number one supporter in Mackie described forget, and foes once again become friends. in the knowledge that the 'house on the hill' them, the dominance over the docile Mex- Yes, we too have our sportsmen, with at least will remain a thriving metropolis in the years icans by the New South Welshmen and the one in every first's team or crew. The Mackie to come. flooding of my room, the Cave, by three Boys are more than a force to be reckoned Angus Wettenhall inconspicuous house members, lest we forget. with, in every sport and team concerned. The For the third year in succession, the fifth formers or the devious "Dorm F Boys" took on the role of being the famous doggerel dynamite dorm. That is, outsiders stepped through the door at their own risk. However, with the fear of exams, the role of this dorm was taken over by two others in fifth form, Dick Waugh and J.J. Taig, who had the third and fourth formers coming in for unwanted visits. The fifth form community also had many habits of their own. Like the oddcouple's golfing skills on the RMO and the unsuccessful growing of legs by another member, a typical western district deformity, district deformity.

MOSSGIEL REPORT

At the end of term one, Mr. Richards left the boarding house, realizing that a term of absolute perfection in Mossgiel was more At the end of the 1985 school holidays, the parents of many boarders breathed a hushed than any suave young single teacher could sigh of relief as they zipped up the last of their hope for. As a result, Mr. Rowland Clark child's bags in the knowledge that the coming stepped in for a dose of culture, much to the year would be free of dirty clothes, empty delight of all concerned. Special thanks must stomachs and grey hairs. However at prec- go to Mr. Clark for promoting an air of isely the same time, a well-oiled machine bubbling enthusiasm among all the students geared up for the coming onslaught. Mr. when on duty and especially for his knowing Richards dusted off his array of Yves St. concern and wisdom on those rough and Laurent shirts and Pierre Cardin ties, packed heavy days that all boarders know so well. away his speedos and quietly started reciting Thanks must also go to Sister Richardson to himself seven extremely ugly jokes; Mr. who filled in while Sister Wildberger was off Thornton shelved his holiday activities, paid delivering babies at various times throughout up his health club membership and purchased a the latter part of the year. Both ladies formed very controversial tin of biscuits; Mr. Mead a unique backdrop to the enigma that is came down from the poetic clouds that hang Mossgiel. around his upper storey penthouse, then looked at Harry, his dog, and laughed in a To the cleaning staff, who kept all the units deep, gutteral defiance to reality; Mrs. Wild- sparkling, our thanks must be conveyed. berger looked at Mintie, her dog, pondered a Dianne of course, deserves specific gratifwhile and then ultimately concluded that ication, for like the units, her sparkling Mintie was a rather silly name for a dog that conversation and unbridled enthusiasm helped made a cat look like an elephant — she also all of Mossgiel keep life in true perspective. laughed; Miss Lane simply appeared in a Similarly, I am sure we would all join weather-beaten Holden Kingswood, with a together in thanking June and all the ladies in wardrobe of tracksuits that can only be the kitchen for presenting the culinary delights described as enchanting; and Mr. Leyshon we have come to expect. tried desperately to think about something 1985 will see a new line-up in the Mossgiel other than what was behind his back fence. administration wing. Mr. Mead, one of this Behind the Leyshon's house is a community institution's long time fixtures, is off to of quasi, psuedo-outhouses well hidden from Melbourne to open a small chain of delicpublic scrutiny and known as Mossgiel. In atessens, both Mr. Thornton and Miss Lane 1985, this place was to serve as home to are to be married, although not to each other, thirty-six female and diligent year 12 male and last but by no means least, Mr. Clark is going farming in Bega. boarders of The Geelong College. For the boys at Mackie, the short walk across On behalf of this year's sixth form, I would Noble Street into the sixth form holds at its like to wish the ascending year levels the best end a marvellous array of life's little pleasures, of luck for the future as they, I am sure, would and for the girls, that very walk is equally as like to wish all of us luck. To Mr. Leyshon, I hope we can present the most astounding significant. level of H.S.C. achievement of any Mossgiel Joining the boys this year were Simon Tang, Year 12, both in the past and the future, and eager to leave his home town of Hong Kong, by doing so, confirm the faith he has had in us Bibidy Bib Bop dimming, from the back all year. blocks of musty downtown Werribee and Andrew Rikard-Bell Dean Moloney from Grovedale. Dean wasted little time demonstrating his ability at pool and before long, revealed the slate under the felt to the light of day with a slick back hand jump shot. Another exciting pastime aside from pool, came to a head early in the year with the discovery of the fire extinguishers dotted around the boarding house. Unit two quickly became the scene of a mock-up fire fighting exercise where most of us manged to pick up a basic working knowledge of fire extinguisher use. Andrew Nelson, on a short stay with us, played a commendable role as a simulated human fire ball, and although he wasn't actually on fire, we all managed to ensure that even the possibility of him bursting into flames was effectively removed. Andrew's stay was prematurely cut short and he returned home to the quieter lifestyle that Mossgiel taught him to truly appreciate. 21

DRAMA YEAR 12 DRAMA REPORT When asked to review Year 12 drama activities it is difficult to know what expression to use when referring to the year's work. Is it a season, an innings, a stint, or perhaps even an episode? Whatever way you prefer to categorise the year, it has been, under the definition of all terms, rewarding. The drama course was divided into six units, one of which was an elective unit. Out of the five remaining units, three involved practical work, the other two units consisting of a logbook and folio section, and an Australian Theatre unit, involving theatre critique and interviews.

Finally, allow me to emphasise the satisfaction gained from a commitment to the performing arts and to encourage you to take advantage of the facilities provided, and of the expertise of the Drama Director, Mr. John Gibson. His help and guidance have been freely given to all students in 1985. For prospective students in 1986 the experience is highly recommended. Andrew Howarth

The greatest accomplishments of the "season" can be judged in hindsight as the two performance units; "Desiderata" and "The EON FM Rock N Roll Eisteddfod". "Desiderata" was a musical dramatisation of a manuscript of the same name allegedly written by a rebel monk. The author of the play was Michael Riordan. The production related values expressed in the manuscript to issues and concerns of modern life in Australia, and was appropriately set in Kings Cross, Sydney. The performance was staged at The Geelong Performing Arts Centre from May 29th to June 1st. Guy Pearce, Russell Ryan, Andrea Lester and Jenny Cheatley must be mentioned for their contributions to a superlative premiere production of "Desiderata". "The EON FM Rock N Roll Eisteddfod" was a competition entered by 60 Victorian schools for the best group choreographed movement to a popular song. The Geelong College participated as a group of students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. Using the theme, "Creatures of the Night", we achieved entrance to the final by being one of two acts reserved for honoured standard over the weeks of heats. All those involved in the production were extremely satisfied with being placed fourth out of the twelve schools participating in the final. Meredith Davies and Louise Calderazzo must be congratulated on their excellent choreographing of the performance. Kate Mestitz also receives congratulations for her highly acclaimed and respected costume and set designs. One of the major factors in such a successful year is the time, skill and interest created by a number of people outside the Drama department. In this regard, we thank: Mr. S. Clark, Mr. R Salen, Mr. T. Egan, Mr. R Lancaster, as well as a number of parents and students involved with the school.

Meredith Davies (lead dancer) and cast of our entry in the EON:FM Rock 'n Roll Eisteddfod, Festival Hall Melbourne, Grand Final Day, July 1985.

DRAMA REPORT 1985 proved to be another successful year for students of Drama. The usual number of high standard productions were presented along with street threatre exercises, classes and performances at Shannon Park Spastic Theatre and Chilwell State School and of course our involvement in the EON FM Rock N Roll Eisteddfod. YEAR 9 Students in Year 9 Drama presented a fine production of "Romeo and Juliet" to parents and students in November. The exercise proved worthwhile not only as a study of the play for performance reasons but also as an aid to the study of the play in the English programme. Good performances from Stephanie Reid (Mercutio), Anna Gebhardt (Tybalt), Kelly Pearson (Lady Capulet), Cameron Smith, Tom Ingpen and Simon Bell (who shared the role of Romeo) and Jacqui Crowther, Samala Singer and Sarah McGlone (who shared the role of Juliet). All students enjoyed our various street theatre presentations and special mention should be made of the performances in this area by Pauline Butler, Michael Hynes, Annabelle Sheppard, Peter Ekstedt and Sally Angwin in the Disguise exercise. YEAR 10 The major Year 10 production was a workshop performance of "West Side Story" which gave this talented and enthusiastic group a chance to spread their wings. Performed in Morrison Hall to a responsive audience, the players danced and sang their way through the American musical and, for the most, were able to "speak the speech trippingly off the tongue". Although very much a group effort, mention should be made of the performances of Stuart Leggatt, (as Riff), D'Arcy Heath (as Tony), Melissa Smith (as Anita) and Cameron Trethowan (as Action). Other creditable performances came from Christine Dimmick, Melissa Stokes, Shelly McCann, Jo Robinson and John Rial. Kit Graham gave a fine dancing display in all production numbers.

The Year 10 Drama group received an honourable mention for their fine efforts in the 3 AW Radio Plays competition in August. Our thanks to Mr. R.T. Cummins and his Year 10 English students for writing the play which was based on "Australia until Federation". YEAR 11 Finding suitable dramatic texts for 15 girls and 3 boys to perform is not an easy chore but the Year 11 students rose to the challenge. We commenced the year investigating and workshopping Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and although the exercise never reached the performance stage, the students gained valuable experience in tackling a Shakespearean text. Our modelling exercise in the Focus Five Shopping Complex in town proved to be highly successful both as an entertainment for the shoppers and as an experience for the students in performing in front of an unknown audience. Since then one of our group is now modelling professionally in Melbourne. Our major performances — for the year were: 1. "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams 2. "The Tower" by Hal Porter 3. "The One Day of the Year" by Alan Seymour. Excellent performances in "The Glass Menagerie" came from Siobhan Bourke and Amanda Fernbach (as Amanda), Anna Rial (as Laura), and Dale Towan (as Tom). "The Tower" enabled us to witness the talents of Naomi Druce (as Amy), Rachel Boston (as the father) Lauren Thompson (as Edwin) and Lisa Foster (as Aunt Esther). The most improved group of performers came from a fine production of "The One Day of the Year" with Helen Verginis (as Mum), Bronwyn Egan and Colleen Lappin (as Alf) and Rebecca McCall (as Hughie). Caroline Bain (publicity officer) and Angus Campbell (stage technician and film crew) must be thanked for their dedicated work on behalf of the Year 11 drama group throughout 1985. My special thanks to all staff members, students, parents and friends for their support during the year. J.S. Gibson Director of Drama Winners of 1985 School Drama Prize: Meredith Davies and Andrew Howarth.

MUSIC 1985 MUSIC REPORT

Basically there were three competitions during the year, and The Geelong College Nineteen eighty-five was The Year of The certainly made a name for itself among the Muso at Geelong College. As the only sport music-making hierarchy of Victoria by doing that requires more time than rowing (some extremely well in all three. would say more "constipated effort"), the The Concert Band took out The Warrsuccesses over the year proved equable to the nambool Eisteddfod School Band trophy for training involved. Each week the disciplined the third year in a row (yawn), won The crew would negotiate the treacherous elem- Geelong Eisteddfod Concert Band Section ents of the Austin Gray Pass, endure the again, and, in a shock defeat, gained an wrath of other sporting coaches chagrined at honourable mention in the highly-prized the loss of so many potential superstars, and South Street Eisteddfod in Ballarat. This was assemble under the auspicious figures of The Band's first loss in three years. Harry "Yerlate" Hood, Rhyl "Openyermouth" Evans and others determined to mould the The Choir won twon sections of The Geelong rabble into a cohesive, battle-hardened unit. Eisteddfod, Magrigal and Folk songs. To make up for the loss of some experienced The Stage Band won Their section of The campaigners, new recruits from the Prep. Geelong Eisteddfod, and the Woodwind School were initiated into Band life, and the Ensemble slayed 'em in The Warrnambool Choir tightened its belt for a challenging Eisteddfod, as did most of the soloists and year. duettists. Training began in earnest for all groups early Assembly entertainment was provided largely in the year, with years 10-12 applying the due to the efforts of Harry Hood throughout difficult techniques of singing once a week. the year, and the school had the opportunity Despite valiant attempts by staff members, to hear some fine performances from The this session often proved more enjoyable Canberra School of Music Stage Band, Peter than intended. The hard work involved in Ensembles, however, soon showed what discipline was all about, though there are still a lot of points owing from "Hit 'emhard" Hannah. The ultimate test of stamina was provided by The Music Camp late in Term 1, a gruelling progression of midnight rehearsals and early (or you missed them) breakfasts. The Inaugural Bi-Annual Cross Country was also held, in spite of mud-slide warnings. The food was great, however, and the experience invaluable in preparing The Band for tough competition.

Webb, an oboist from the South Australian Symphony Orchestra, and others. Many more notable groups were arranged for The College Concert series which had a good season, due to Chris (Sebastian) Wagstaff s tireless pursuit of musical excellence. (A special mention must go to the "antics" of Craig Rideout and the group, who showed that Music at The College is not all civilized). Altogether it has been a memorable year for music, many individual efforts, yet a combination of the ideals of both staff and students in the joint learning experience that is music. Thanks (and apologies) must go to all staff who appear in this report,, also to Barry "Buzz" Edwards, Carmel Kennedy, Wendy Galloway, and of course Lee "Bosustow" Trigg, who proved that the clarinet and football were equally demanding in skill. On behalf of the departing H.S.C. students, I wish the Music Faculty all the best for 1986, and hope that music will continue to grow, as it has for the past five years, as an important part of College and especially later life. Phillip Black

ART ART REPORT "Art" in 1985 was an awakening for many of the students to the technical and creative complexities of the subject. Instruction in colour-theory, thematic concepts and other aspects of painting and drawing aided the production of much quality work. The History of Art was introduced into all form levels, with the result being a wider knowledge of the art world and a firm basis for H.S.C. Art. The art-room was equipped with the necessities for creation, tins, jars, newspaper and magazines, and the exhibitions staged by the various forms illustrated the progress made by the students throughout the year. The H.S.C. class produced folios in a range of different media: painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, wood-turning and maskmaking. Most of the students concentrated on a specific theme, experimenting and developing within that theme. The "painters", especially, benefitted from Mr Thornton's knowledge of the medium. The students were encouraged to produce working drawings to support a finished work. They were also encouraged to consider methods of framing and presentation to best enhance a work. In Art History, the H.S.C. class studied the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. This gave the class a wide scope for the exam. The exam involves the recognition of ten pieces of art and then three essays on the area studied. Contrary to popular opinion, H.S.C. Art is a challenging subject, yet one that is interesting in the scope it offers for all creative forms. "Art" was transformed this year into a subject taken seriously. It was a difficult, but productive, year for the students, especially for the H.S.C. students who quickly became aware of the high standards expected in the moderation process. The progress made in both the History and practical areas of Art will, no doubt, benefit the future students in this subject. Sophie Gebhardt

HOUSE OF GUILDS Blackwood from the Otways, Mountain Ash from Gippsland, Pinus from South Australia, Red Cedar from Queensland, Mahogany from Africa, Amoora from Malaysia, Douglas Fir from Oregon and heavy, marbled Rosewood from Brazil. This list, somewhat reminiscent of the bill of lading of Masefield's Quinquireme of Ninevah, is, of course, a list of some of the timbers used at the House of Guilds this year. Working with timber has been the most popular non-curricular activity this year. Stephen Holds worth's duck punt was the largest student made object and provided a lesson in purely functional design and construction. Tom Calvert, Andy Schmidt, David White and Tim Hall have led the resurgence in making well-designed and finely crafted turned woodwork. Tim Hall was awarded the "James Fraser Sutherland Memorial Prize" for his wood turning skill. Upstairs in the Ceramics area there has been a marked flow-on from the school classes resulting in an increase in the amount of private work being done. Shane Myer has spent many profitable hours experimenting with glazes and others including Simon Bell, Julie Philips, Sarah McGregor, Neil Smythe, Fiona Leonard, Chun Kit Ng and Caroline Kaaden have produced pots and sculpture. The public members have continued to make good use of the facilities and are warmly appreciative of the facilities offered by the College. AUSTIN GRAY CENTRE: The public access policy has continued to be beneficial to both the school and the community. During the year there have been well-attended evening classes in Woodwork, Painting and Ceramics and the House of Guilds has been constantly used during the daytime hours. The auditorium has been the venue of concerts, rehearsals, meetings and other functions and many people have come to appreciate its good accoustics, intimate atmosphere and adaptability. In Retrospect...In this Jubilee year of the House of Guilds, it might be well to set down some memories of the earlier days. Very few present day pupils can remember the old H.O.G. on the corner of Talbot Street and Mercer Parade where, for over forty years it was both a haven and a springboard for Collegians. When The H.O.G. began in 1935 the College had a large number of boarders and, by the forties, there were four boarding houses on the present Senior School site. Boarders lived well regulated lives in comfortable (by the standards of the day) institutions and the House of Guilds provided an escape from these into an ordinary human size house as

well as the more obvious provision for latent energy and ideas. From its gates went hikes and expeditions to many parts of Australia; in some cases making first ascents and bringing back flora and fauna for the State collections in the Museum and the Herbarium. The equipment store of the Ramblers Guild gave off a distinctive aroma of dubbined leather and proofed canvas steeped in the woodsmoke of countless camp fires. Next to it was the bathroom which was also the pottery room. This had the distinction of being one of the few pottery workshops which had its own large enamel bath. Another room was at one time set up with a model railway system with tracks running through a built up landscape. In the passageway were showcases containing archeological and natural history exhibits from many parts of the world and pictures and photographs hung on the walls. It was said, perhaps unjustly, that if no room could be found for something in the school it could always go over to the H.O.G. Other rooms and sheds were homes for the various Guilds and each was in the charge of a senior boy who had the special skills needed for his chosen craft. These boys met regularly as the H.O.G. Council with the master in charge, who was known as the Warden, in the Council Chamber which was a lovely room with casement windows, french doors, a white marble fireplace and fine furniture. Discussion was often very frank and detailed minutes were kept of all proceedings. For some years the use of the H.O.G. was limited to members who paid a fee in the same way that non-college members of the Austin Gray Centre now pay for membership. In time the membership scheme was dropped and all students at the school were entitled to use the facilities but the Guild system still remained as the basis of management. During the war the extensive gardens were planted with vegetables to help overcome the food shortage. Inside in the Model Aero Room the ceiling was hung with models of Japanese and Allied warplanes made by the boys for aircraft recognition classes in the armed services and civil defence groups. After the war the Art Studio was built at the back of the H.O.G. and this was demolished at the same time as the H.O.G. The building behind the tennis courts was once an Army hut converted into a dormitory and called "Lester Square". It became the Woodwork classroom after the inmates were moved to Mossgiel. Meanwhile, the old House of Guilds was gradually and gracefully falling down. In 26

some areas the flooring was so rotten that there was nothing between the lino and dirt. It was decided to rebuild rather than renovate and so the present facilities at the Austin Gray Centre came into being. F.W. Elliott

LIBRARY COUNCIL LIBRARY REPORT I must admit that we greeted the idea of a new Head Librarian with some trepidation, if not actual hostility. Who knew what this newcomer would do to OUR library? Would the library still be a comfortable place? Would the Library Committee still be able to have its end of term outings? Or even worse, would we have to WORK?!! Well, I'm pleased to say that our new leader has not detrimentally affected the Library or Library Council and Committee. However, he has brought a level of activity to both the Council and Committee I have not experienced before. The emphasis of meetings has changed from the philosophical to the more practical but still in the same vein. These meetings have discussed things from end-of-year parties to more important items such as the role of the student body within the library; roster sheets and future developments in the current borrowing system.

The increased importance and activity of the Library within the school has necessitated a closer relationship between its staff and students. This contact has led to several plans for structural improvements such as increased lighting and improved ventilation in the HSC study area. This area has also been the topic of discussion at Library Council/Committee meetings and a scene of great change — there have been relatively few paper plane competitions, riots or fun and games thanks to the influence of the Library Council and of course, the staff.

help in the workroom and their arrangement of displays. Most of all I would like to thank Mr Quail, who with his dry wit and determination has influenced the standing of the library in the eyes of the students. He has also allowed us to keep our end-of-year rage!! (Just as well!) Michaela Manwaring CHAIRMAN (Library Council)

The Library is now, I think, purchasing more books than ever before and is being used in a far more responsible manner by all. As Chairman of the Library Council I would like to thank Mrs Schmidt, Mrs Guthrie and Mrs Hercus for their kind help during the year; Mrs James for her guidance; Miss Thomas, the photo-copier whizz; the everpresent Mr Thornton and my colleagues on both the Committee and Council for their

"VENI VIDI VINCI" Julius Caesar, "Letter to Amantius" 47 BC Like Caesar's arrival in Asia Minor the George Morrison Library represented one of my greatest challenges. The standards set by my precedessors were daunting but the resources I found (again like Caesar) were something to be envied. Few schools I have seen have the facilities the students use here — they are only ever dreamed about. As for conquering the library — well?? My thanks go to Michaela and the Library Council and Committee for their continued help this year. Together with the staff and our voluntary helpers they have enabled the smooth running, and for this I and I'm sure all students are appreciative. I have questioned the "Vinci" because we have not quite yet established a library where selfishness does not prevail among some. Recognizing that all people have a right of access perhaps is idealistic but would it not be great? I hope though that we have made it a happy, helpful and worthwhile place for all in 1985. L.J. Quail HEAD LIBRARIAN

LIBRARY COUNCIL 1985 Back: L.G. Siketa; S.J. Chalmers; S. Barker; F.L. Flavel. Front: Mrs. L.R. James; Mr. L.J. Quail (Librarian); M.J. Manwaring (Chairperson); Miss K. Thomas; Mr. I.R. Thornton.

SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIAL SERVICE REPORT Following an appeal by the "Cottage-by-theSea", Queenscliff, to the Principal, Mr Gebhardt, who expressed his concern for their plight, the Social Service Committee wholeheartedly adopted the Cottage as a worthwhile project. During Term 1, many activities were organised by House or tutorial groups. For example, McLean sold wincheaters, Coles had a chocolate drive, Wettenhall conducted a cake stall and film morning, and so the list went on. Early in Term 2 a small party of Mackie House boarders went down to the Cottage and mowed lawns, dug gardens, planted silver beet and carried out "cleaning up" activities. Further monies were raised during the term by way of: a lunchtime concert, a hamburger stall and several smaller events.

Term 3 saw the collection of books, toys and clothing for the Cottage. At the time of writing, measurements have been taken for construction of a built-in storage unit to be placed in one of the dormitories, similar to the one we built in 1977. Some of the Houses have put in an extra effort, raising money in order to cover the cost of the materials. Notably, a lunch time concert by the "Antics" rock band, and a cake stall, helped contribute in this regard. Other organisations were also supported by the school. On the Red Cross Door Knock Appeal, our students helped collect approximately $500. The Freedom from Hunger campaign benefitted by a similar amount, and an excellent effort by some of our boarders resulted in the Salvation Army gaining $750 on their Red Shield Day.

DEBATING DEBATING REPORT

Our third debate requires a relaxation of the aforementioned criteria as to the nature of Mr. Chairman, learned colleagues, success. We must not be so narrow as to imagine success flowing forth from an adOur opposition purports to debase our debating achievements. It is our aim to enlighten judicator's pen. It is unfortunate that the our audience as to the rampant irrationality adjudicator for our third debate was one of the minority with closed minds who adhere of this stand. strictly to archaic definitions of complex Catherine Dickinson, our first speaker has ideas like "win" and "lose". defined the criteria of success in terms of a numerical scale. Our first two debaters clearly In this way, our valiant team was prevented satisfied these criteria. We demonstrated from a continued involvement with the combefore a Morongo team that discipline anim- petition by a feeble attempt to resurrect ates Western Societies. A Matthew Flinders antiquarian ideas. team left the debate convinced that State Nick Galloway Government should be abolished. Andrew Rutherford

On behalf of the Social Service Committee, I would like to thank all students who helped in, or supported, the various projects. Also, a special "thank you" to the tutors and House Masters. R.D. Wells

CRICKET CRICKET REPORT With 1984 being a relatively successful year and some six players having had 1st XI experience, 1985 looked like it could be a successful season. In term 3 of 1984 a number of prospects were keen to impress during House Cricket in order to force their way into the 1 st XI squad. Besides House Cricket there were regular training sessions which were to determine the 16 cricketers to represent the School in a number of matches during the summer holidays. Although we didn't have a successful week, there were a number of fine individual efforts which suggested that success may be just around the corner. Special thanks must be made to Mr. Seeckts for his organisation which led to this week taking place. After a fiery bus trip, we tuned for a big game in the opening A.P.S. match against Carey at Bulleen. Things looked good after an early wicket but the situation changed quickly as one batsman from Carey pasted the pace attack all over the ground to help himself to 188 of the 289 made by Carey. Bowling with his usual flair, Simon Matthews helped himself to 4 wickets. After a long session in the field the top order crumpled — except for Steve Major who made a steady 38. It was largely due to Guy 'The Phantom' Johnstone who made 45 and Simon Matthews 30 not out, which included his first and last six in A.P.S. cricket, that we were to make a modest 223. In usual circumstances Johnstone helped himself to a hat trick which included the last wicket of the 1 st innings and the 1 st 2 wickets of the 2nd innings.

bowling of Simon Matthews who finished with 4/50 off 30 overs. Once again the batsmen failed to get amongst the runs except for Purton 40 and Tim Stephinson 41 not out (during which he told one of the umpires that he was the 'best' all rounder in the A.P.S.) as we were dismissed for a meagre 179. On the best wicket for the season (at Melbourne Grammar) Melbourne Grammar batted first and notched up a respectable 275 which was made thanks to 'sloppy' ground fielding by us. Shortly after lunch on the following day we had slumped to 8/84 before Mark Bain, who was recalled from the seconds after making a duck, and Simon Matthews added some respectability to the score with a 40 run partnership. We were finally dismissed for 144 with Bain 35 not out. After this we were asked to bat again and in the 2nd innings we had reached 3/192 by stumps with Goggin clubbing 56 not out in an hour. Round six saw us take on the top side, Brighton Grammar. On stumps on the Friday we had Brighton reeling at 8/149 thanks to one of the finest exhibitions of spin bowling seen at the College, by Simon Matthews. He finished with the incredible figures of 7/35 off 31 overs which included 16 maidens. To our dismay, the following day was washed out. The following Friday we travelled to Wesley in the hope that we could continue from where we left off from the week before. The newly formed opening pair in Steve Major and Rob Purton had similar thoughts as they 'nudged' the ball round for an effortless 104

partnership before Steve decided to inspect the weather while dancing down the wicket and was stumped for 40. At 2/163 Brett 'The Kamakaze Kid' Gobbin left Rob Purton stranded in the middle of the pitch and was easily run out for 75. After this point we struggled to 9/222 until Paul 'How's my Hair' Grotegoed, the baby of the team, and Chris Fayers threw caution to the wind by lofting many balls in cross-bat fashion to the boundary until Grotegoed was caught for a well-made 26 and thus leaving the score at 260. The next day was interrupted by rain several times and by the end of play Wesley had reached 8/229, therefore it was an exciting draw which could have gone either way had it not been for the rain. The final match of the season saw us pitted against our arch rivals, Geelong Grammar. After a dismal display of batting we were bowled out by probably the worst bowling attack for the season for 94. During this innings the only one to put up any resistance was Mark Bain, 21. The frustrations of this pathetic batting display was reflected by a fine backward sweep which saw one of the bails reach the boundary, after he had been caught. With this behind us we were keen to polish off Grammar for less than this. At 4/26 we were right in it, however, a couple of solid partnerships put the game out of our reach and finally Grammar was dismissed for 132. This was largely due to another superb bowling performance by Simon Matthews who captured 6/44 off 32 overs. With the batsmen keen to finish the season on a high note we started well, however,

By defeating Haileybury relatively easily, mainly due to the superb 121 partnership between Goggin (78) and Major (77), we were back in the hunt for the premiership cup. The following week against St. Kevins saw a good start by the bowlers to dismiss St. Kevins for a modest 228 on a very placid wicket. The bowling was led by our opening bowler, Chris Fayers, who finished with the fine figures of 3/35 off 22 overs. The batsmen didn't follow the bowlers lead as they slumped to a low total of 143 which was mainly due to a solid 69 from Allan Major. This innings came to a tragic end when, for what would have been a comfortable two for most batsmen, for 'Maj' was a quick single which he failed to complete. With the season at the crossroads we faced Xavier. Due to the toss being lost yet again, Xavier decided to bat on an easy paced wicket. They battled until early the next morning before they were dismissed for 240 — which was due mainly to the superb spin

A.P.S. CRICKET XI Back: K.R. Griffiths (Scorer); B.W. Goggin; P.A. Grotegoed; A.R. Hand; C.J. Fayers; M.A. Bain; D.M. Graham. Front: S.C. Major; S.J. Matthews; J.S. Thiele (Capt.); M.S. Seeckts; (Coach); Mr. M.J. Ives (Coach); A.D. Major; R.J. Purton; T.M. Stephinson.

things were much the same as the 1 st innings as we were dismissed for 122, with Mark Bain the only batsman to look comfortable as he scored 28. This score set Grammar the target of 84 to win outright in 28 overs. At stumps Grammar finished at 6/54 which saw Guy Johnstone swing and cut the ball fiercely to finish with 4/17 off 13 overs. This meant that Grammar only won on the 1 st innings. So it can be seen from our results which included one win, 2 draws and 5 losses that the 1985 A.P.S. season was a disappointing one. Inexperience and the lack of depth, as only 13 players played 1 st XI cricket for the season, were probably the two key factors which made the season a relatively poor one.

Special congratulations should be made to a number of players; Simon Matthews for taking 32 wickets and being selected in the A.P.S. combined team, Brett Goggin, the highest aggregate, 245 runs, and being selected in the A.P.S. combined team and Tim Stephinson for being the best all-rounder (batting average 24.3 and bowling average 21.38). In closing I would like to extend my thanks on behalf of the team to Mr. Ives and Mr. Seeckts for the valuable time and effort they contributed throughout the A.P.S. season. It is also appropriate to thank all of the other coaches of The Geelong College teams,

namely Messrs. J.S. Clark, Richards, R. Clark, Peel, Happell, McLeod, J. Gibson, for their work in helping to promote future 1 st cricketers. I would also like to extend my thanks to Mrs. Happell for organising the afternoon teas and all the others that helped with this during the year; Kerrie Griffiths for her immaculate scoring, and Paul Cleeland who led the groundsmen so well in preparing high quality pitches thoughout the season. Finally, for all those returning next year I would like to wish you the very best of luck and enjoyment with your cricket in the future. Jason Thiele

TENNIS College greatly and makes us very competThe continued influx of junior players and the increasing maturity of our current players itive with the A.P.S. in this sport. The Geelong College first tennis team had a has improved the quality of tennis at the D.A. Young relatively successful A.P.S. season in 1985, winning 4 of the 8 matches played. The team contained a high proportion of youth with the normal combination comprising three Year 12 students, one Year 11, four Year 10, and one Year 9. Andrew Cameron and Mark Collins (Year 10) as No. 1 doubles pair repeated their success of 1984, losing only one set of doubles throughout the season. This is a tremendous achievement considering the high standard of tennis played at this level. Andrew also had a most successful season as the No. 1 singles player, winning six out of seven matches in this most demanding position. Paul Taylor and David Nelson (Year 10) also continued their success from last year in both singles and doubles with Paul winning six of his eight matches at No. 3 position. Other regular team members included David Spittle (Captain), whose tennis improved greatly throughout the year, moving from No. 8 singles player last year to No. 4 for the majority of 1985. David was a most enthusiastic and diligent Captain who was of great assistance to me throughout the complete round. Andrew A.P.S. TENNIS 1985 Stoney (Year 9), Kerri McConachy (Year 12 Back: D.A. Nelson; A.W. Stoney; P.D. Verwoert; A.C. Cameron; P.M. Taylor; T.J. Hall; M.A. Collins. - the only girl playing A.P.S. tennis)), Front: K.A. McConachy; D.H. Spittle (Capt.); Mr. D.A. Young (Coach); M.R. Kuchel (V. Capt.); R.S. Davies. Michael Kuchel (Vice) Captain - Year 12) and Paul Verwoert (Year 11), completed the regular team. The season concluded with the annual A.P.S. - A.G.S. fixture in which two open teams and one U15 team competed. The Geelong College was well represented with Andrew Cameron at No. 2 for the A.P.S. team and Mark Collins at No. 1 and Lyndell Taylor at No. 12 for the U15 team. All players represented their schools and the A.P.S. with great distinction! TENNIS REPORT

ROWING ROWING REPORT With the knowledge that the 1985 A.P.S. rowing season was going to be short and vigorous, the rowing season for College students began in late 1984. The rowing and weight training done in third term enabled us to go directly into effective training during the rowing camp. On January 25th the rowers congregated at the boat sheds for the commencement of the rowing camp. The squad of boys and girls to fill the first three eights and first three fours found it difficult to detach themselves from the summer holiday atmosphere. By the end of the ten day camp the central body of each crew had been established. The first eight had a new boat, the "S.P.G.", new carbonfibre oars and a new cox box, which gives digital read-outs of rating, number of strokes and time.

the rowing camp to the Head of the River so coaches quickly began the skill and fitness build-up that is necessary for the final event. The regattas prior to the Head of the River provided a good indication of the standard of the crews. Throughout the boat club there existed an air of confidence for all the boys' crews. Every crew experienced a row in a final; however, throughout the season, despite the number of finals College rowed in, no eight actually won a division.

College didn't win one of the five divisions in the Head of the River finals. The fifth eight came third in the Loser's Final. The crew improved dramatically over the season; however, a tough heat forced them into the Loser's Final. The fourth crew who had been such a force throughout the season were narrowly beaten in their heat, and on the Saturday rowed second in the Intermediate Final. For the third year in succession the third eight took out second place to Melbourne The season was basically eight weeks from. Grammar School thirds. It had been a battle

FIRST VIII 1985 S.G. Wylie; N.J. Wylie; R.B. Rollinson; S.P. Benjamin; H.J. Carr; R.C. Wait (Coach); R.D. Marks; S.D. Prussner; P.S. Wickham; J.R. Ganly.

between the crews throughout the season and Melbourne Grammar School won by a Y* of a length in the final. The general standard of crews in the First and Second eight divisions was consistently high this year. The College second eight had performed well throughout the season; however, they fought back to second place in the Intermediate Final. The first eight rowed in the Intermediate Final and they also had to settle for third place. The first eight rowed consistently throughout the season with Geelong Grammar School and Carey Grammar School the only crews not beaten by College. The result in the Head of the River failed to support the talent the crew displayed in the early regattas. Thank you to all the parents, supporters and coaches who worked very hard throughout the 1985 season. Simon Wylie Captain of Boats

Friday 22nd March, and of course the Head brilliant MLC crew once again! of the River on the 29th, 30th March. The 3rd IV had an excellent season in all On 13 th and 14th of April, the 1st IV along For the girls of the Geelong College Boat respects and should be congratulated for with the 1st VIII, rowed in the Australian Club, the rowing season for 1985 was a their fine results. This is indicated by their National Rowing Championships at Ballarat. challenging and memorable one, with varying efforts at the Barwon Regatta on 9th March. After the semi-final had been rowed in gale degrees of success. Racing in Novice Division, they had a con- conditions, and an opposition's boat sunk Once again the season began with the rowing vincing win of three lengths over Barwon in during the race, and Geelong College had camp in February attended by members of their heat, and progressed into the final which successfully gained a position in the final, the the first three crews. The camp this year was they won by one third of a metre to Geelong race was announced a 'no race'. highlighted by the arrival of a new racing boat Grammar 2nds. This excellent performance On behalf of the girls, I would like to thank and oars for the 1st IV. The long-awaited was repeated for the next two regattas, taking Percy, and all the coaches for their dedboat was christened 'Anne Young' on Wed- out first place at the Head of the Schoolgirls' ication, time and effort throughout the season. nesday, 6th March with the traditional and convincingly winning the Head of the Finally, I wish to express sincere thanks to River final over Geelong Grammar. breaking of the bottle of champagne. Dr. Anne Young who has contributed a great Girls rowing at the College shows promise The 2nd IV showed determination throughout deal to girls' rowing at The Geelong College. and enthusiasm. There were nine girls crews the whole season. While rowing consistently Having rowed under Anne for two seasons, I this season, including a girls VIII. The 4th- in all regattas, no outstanding results were know her presence will be greatly missed. 9th IV s competed at the Barwon Junior achieved. Regatta on 23rd March, rowing well and The 1 st IV achieved mixed success through- On behalf of the 1st IV and other girls who are leaving the Boat Club, I would like to showing potential for future seasons. out the season. Although having a disapp- wish all crews the best of luck for the coming The first three crews competed in the YWC A, ointing row in the Head of the River, the season. Scott-Mercantile, Henley and Barwon Reg- season was highlighted by the performance at Laurel Seller, attas throughout the season, including Head Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta where 2nd Captain of Boats. of the Schoolgirls' Regatta in Ballarat on place was gained in the final, just behind the

ROWING REPORT

1st GIRLS IV 1985 A.L. Wait; L.M. Le Deux; J. Fisher; Mrs. A. Young (Coach); C M . Henderson; L.N. Seller.

HOCKEY BOYS' HOCKEY REPORT The 1985 hockey season began with high expectations, and these were largely fulfilled over the course of the eight competition matches. Our loss to Peninsula and draw with Grammar were the only disappointments of the season. Overall we recorded three wins, three draws and two losses. Of our eight games, only two were played in Melbourne — owing to to the negotiating skills of Mr. Nelson, our coach. In my experience, College teams have had a poor record in away games, and the number of home matches this year contributed to our success. A feature of this year's team was the input of the younger players. They combined well with the rest of the team both on and off the field, and it was a pleasure to play in such a united team. Of particular note were the skills of Hamish Cameron, promoted from the U16's, and the wit of James Connelly, not promoted from anywhere. Rodger Howard also fitted into the team, and his advice and enthusiasm as vice-captain were invaluable.

Finally I would like to thank the Howarths for their organization of the hockey dinner, and all those who came either to that dinner, or to watch on Saturdays, for their support. I also wish next year's Firsts the best of luck. Duncan Butler 1st XI: Captain: Duncan Butler V. Capt: Rodger Howard Committee: Andrew Howarth, Tim Neal RESULTS 1st XI GC 12 GC 2 GC 2 GC 2 GC 1 GC 1

0 2 3 3 0 0 1

drew Ivanhoe

2nd XI GC GC GC GC GC GC GC GC

6 0 2 1 2 7 2 8

def Essendon lost to Caulfield def Carey lost to Carey def Trinity def Camberwell def G.G.S. defM.G.S.

0 1 1 0 1 2 1 0

9 2 12 2

def Essendon def Caulfield defM.G.S. drew Carey Walkover Xavier def Camberwell def G.G.S. def Ivanhoe

0 1 0 2

U16 GC GC GC GC GC GC GC GC

7 3 6

A measure of the team's cohesion was the fact that it remained virtually unchanged throughout the season, and much of the frustration of 1984 was, thankfully, missing since we managed to score at least one goal in every match. 1985 also saw College field three other teams — one in every age group. The seconds had a successful season, losing only two matches and winning the other six. They are indebted to Mr. Quail for his coaching abilities and general concern for the team's hockey. The U16's were the most successful team in the APS/AGS competition. Coached by Mr. B. Johnston, they coasted to win six matches, and played one draw. This performance is even more impressive when one considers that for much of the season they were without the services of Hamish Cameron and Steven Heather, who were playing in the Firsts. This is surely a good omen for the next two years of College hockey.

A.P.S. HOCKEY XI 1985 Back: C.S. Rideout; H.A. Cameron; G.D. Morrison; S.C. Heather; S.G. Rae; I.J. Tymms; J.D. Connelly. Front: M.A. Head; A.J. Howarth; D.J. Butler (Capt.); Mr. J.R. Nelson (Coach); R.D. Howard (V. Capt.); T.J. Neal; N. Varghese.

The U15's, coached by Mrs. C. Benham, played in the local Geelong competition and finished on top of the ladder after their ten games, thus winning the competition. From the four teams, thirty six games were played resulting in 25 wins and 6 losses. For this success I would like to thank all the coaches, in particular Mr. Nelson, who found a method of combining sport with HSC to the satisfaction of everyone, and without whose commitment College hockey would not have been as it was this year.

GIRLS' HOCKEY XI 1985 Back: S.E. Russell; J.M. Lomas; G.G. Idle; T.A. O'Brien; S.J. Williams; N.M. Hobday; J.A. Eagles. Front: A.C. Graham; M.J. Olsen; J. Fisher (Capt.); Miss A.M. Huntington (Coach); K.R. Griffiths (V. Capt); H.P. Neely ; K.H. McCann.

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Haileybury team but bounced back with a good win over St. Kevin's in round 5. The loss to Geelong Grammar was our most demoralising loss for the season and although we lost narrowly to Melbourne Grammar in the last game, it was Melbourne Grammar's excellent kicking for goal that gave them the edge when the final bell rang. All in all, the APS football season was quite successful and all involved should be congratulated. The final game of the season was one in which the men matched their skills with the young women of the school at their own game — Netball. After an interesting game, the male dominance that we have all grown to know and appreciate, shone brightly above the dull lustre from the female contingent.

The game of football is an interesting one. The factors that inspire a group of young men to subject themselves to such a high degree of grievous bodily harm will never be known. I think the most inspiring aspect of this game is that it brings such a savage spectrum of personalities into one cohesive unit. As footballers we are like brothers, with the same blood coarsing through our veins, the same ideas pumping through our heads, and our bodies...those fine muscular units of physical fitness performing acts of total coordination, unparalleled skill and phenomenal ability. Geelong College's involvement in the Herald Shield was commendable as we managed to win our first two rounds against Geelong The final score of 9-7 in favour of the males, High and Corio North High respectively, but was ajust result. Better luck next year ladies!! were defeated and therefore eliminated from the competition in round three by St. Joseph's Thanks must go to all the coaches: Messrs. College. Leyshon, Pippett, Richards, Seeckts, Auliciems, Clark and Considine. Mr. Young and The first XVIII's efforts during the APS season were excellent. Three early wins Mr. Fraser must also be thanked for putting against Caulfield, Scotch and Carey set the in their time to umpire the junior teams. scene for a very successful season. In round 4 Finally, I would like to wish all those intenwe were overrun by a far bigger and stronger ding to play football for the College in 1986

the best of luck, and I hope you are very successful. Antony Callan

1st XVIII 1985 Back: A.C. Rikard-Bell (Trainer); S.P. Middleton; D. Moloney; C.J. Fayers; D.H. Spittle; M.A. Bain; RB. Rollinson; J.R Ganly. Centre: R.A. Lee; N.M. Kellett; R.S. Davies; S.G. Wylie; A.R Hand; N.J. Wylie; P.J. Black; R.W. Caldow; T.M. Stephinson; J.S. Thiele. Front C.A. Butler, S.C. Major; T.S. Harris; A.P. Callan (Capt); Mr. C.A. Considine (Coach); P.S. Wickham (V. Capt); R A . Hill; A.J. Brown; A.R. Billman.

1st XVIII Coach: Mr. Considine 15.13:103 def. C.G.S. 10. 8: 68 11. 9: 75 def. S.C. 8.21: 69 12.14: 86 def. Carey 11. 9: 75 5.10: 40 losttoH.C. 15.12:102 19. 9:123 def. St. K.C. 15. 9: 99 11.10: 76 losttoGGS 20. 4:124 14.10: 94 losttoMGS 16. 3: 99 2nd XVIII Coach: Mr. Clark 8.10: 58 losttoEltham 2. 4: 16 lost to S.C. 11. 6: 72 def. MGS 4. 1: 25 losttoH.C. 12.12: 84 def. St. K.C. 11. 4: 70 losttoGGS 15.10:100 def. MGS

14.20:104 9.10: 64 10. 4: 64 13.14: 92 7. 6: 48 14. 6: 90 8. 6: 54

3rd XVIII Coach: Mr. Auliciems 12. 6: 78 losttoCGS 16.20:116 4.11: 35 lost to S.C. 9.15: 69 7.10: 52 losttoMGS 8.12: 60 10.15: 75 def. H.C. 3. 5: 23 17.15:117 def. S.C. 3. 5: 23 7. 6: 48 losttoGGS 7.11: 53 U16A Coach: Mr. Seeckts 9. 8: 62 losttoCGS 10.10: 70 lost to S.C. 14.20: 84 def. Carey 9. 8: 62 losttoH.C. 15.10:100 def. St. K.C. 10. 4: 64 def. GGS 7. 7: 49 losttoMGS

14.11: 95 13. 5: 83 5. 4: 34 16.10:106 2. 5: 17 6. 2: 38 17. 8:110

U16B Coach: Messrs. Richards, J. Gibson and McLeod 1. 3: 9 losttoCGS 17.12:114 8. 8:56 lost to S.C. 8.10: 58 13.13:91 def. Carey 0.10: 10 9.15:69 drew with H.C. 9.15: 69 7. 6:48 def. St. K.C. 7. 5: 47 2. 6:18 losttoGGS 9. 8: 62 13. 7:85 def. MGS 3. 2: 20 U15A Coach: Mr. Leyshon 4. 2: 26 losttoCGS 5. 6: 36 lost to S.C. 8. 6: 54 def. Carey 7. 7: 49 losttoH.C. 19.14:128 def. St. K.C. 5. 6: 36 losttoMGS

12.15: 87 12. 9: 81 6. 7: 43 14.16:100 13.12: 90 9.14: 68

U15B Coach: Mr. Pippett 2. 2:14 losttoCGS 6. 8:44 def. S.C. 12.10:82 def. Carey 0. 1: 1 losttoH.C. 0 . 2 : 2 lost to St. K.C. 4. 2:26 losttoMGS

26.14:170 4.13: 37 1. 1: 7 22.24.156 17.28:130 3. 9: 27

BASKETBALL BOYS' BASKETBALL When, in 1981, The College entered competitive basketball, the sport was played by, and held the interest of, only a few. In the years since, more students have taken advantage of the diversity of sports the school offers, and basketball has attracted greater interest and participation. This year the school was for the first time able to enter two boys' teams. Both were associated with the YMC A rather than Pivot City as had previously been the case. A junior team played in the U/16 competition and a senior team competed in the 3rd. Division Mens' section of the GAB A. The move to YMCA allowed some of the more experienced basketballers in the school to join the team and this added the strength and height that had been lacking. Under the management of Mr. Manwaring, the U/16 team won sixteen of its nineteen regular season games. This left them in second place at the end of the season, behind St Josephs. After playing through two rounds of finals, the U/l 6's had their closest game of the year in the grand final and were unlucky to lose this by only two points — to St. Josephs. This was the first time a junior team had represented The College, and their success can be attributed primarily to Mr. Manwaring's coaching. The talent from this team will go on to form the core of College teams of the next few years, with great prospects for future success. The Seniors began the season by playing a draw with Try Boys who became our great rivals for the rest of the year. Through the regular season we had several close matches which always finished with Try Boys in front — subsequently we finished second to them. In the first semi-final we were soundly thrashed by Try Boys. After winning the preliminary final we approached the grand final with a new defensive strategy which enabled us to control Try Boys outside shooting and better exploit our height advantage in offence. The scores remained level up to the last ten minutes of the game, but in those last minutes we were able to open a lead and win the game by nine points. There have been several outstanding individual performances. Tim Morphy was the leading scorer in the competition and won the Most Valuable Player award in the grand final. Andrew Sewell consistently performed well and was also among the top three scorers in the division. Jamie Carson always made training more interesting and worked hard coming off the bench. After joining us at the end of the football season Mark Bain added valuable speed and outside shooting, while

Damien Graham always seemed to be around to finish off fast breaks. Craig Smyth and Chris Lester will make good leaders of future teams. Mr. Bawden again performed his dual role of player and coach, and was responsible

for much of the team's success. The whole team joins me in expressing our gratitude for his efforts in past years and this one (of which his nose will be a permanent reminder). Blair Harrigan

BOYS' BASKETBALL 1985 Back: MA. Bain; J.D. Carson; A.P. Sewell; CA. Smyth; D.M. Graham. Front: B.A. Harrigan (Capt); Mr. C.S. Bawden (Coach); T.J. Morphy (V. Capt.).

GIRLS' BASKETBALL 1985 Back: K.A. McConachy; N.J. Druce; R.C. Boston; J.M. Simpson; AA. Hansen. Front: W.J. Leigh; S.C. Gebhardt (Capt.); Mr. C.S. Bawden (Coach); AL. Lester (V. Capt.); M.L. Gregory.

ATHLETICS ATHLETICS REPORT With a great lead-up victory in the Quadrangular sports, the Athletics team was ready to take on its larger A.P.S. counterparts. For the last ten years, The Geelong College Aths team had finished in eleventh position at the APS athletic sports (In other words, "last" every year). Our aim this year was to finish tenth. With our own spirit to win, and the army of supporters cheering us on, we finished an outstanding seventh, beating schools such as Geelong Grammar, Melbourne Grammar, St Kevins and Brighton Grammar. Our high placing was mainly due to the twenty personal best performances recorded on the afternoon, eight of which were new school records. Matthew Courtnay, Wes Hutchesson, Phillip Black (two records), William Downey, Stuart Leggatt, all performed brilliantly to finish in the top three in their events. Not since 1978 had a Geelong College student won an APS athletics event. Richard Hill, that popular member of the Aths team, lined up for the final of the Under 16 100 metres. "Hilly" blitzed the field to win in 11.3 seconds, a school record. Strangely enough, Richard only came out to aths training to improve his speed for football.

Every Geelong College competitor was committed, this year, to the goal of giving it their best shot, and each and every one managed to give just a little extra. The year's most rewarding result would not have been possible without the tireless support and expertise of Mr Considine. He was ably supported by Mr Cronk and Mr Harris, who could be described as the quiet achievers. One comment I overhead said to Mr Considine was "Have they doubled your salary after that effort on Saturday?!". That sums it up well.

I would personally like to thank all the athletes for making this year such a success, and I know that in the future, the team's successes will be bountiful. Peter Wickham

BOYS' A.P.S. ATHLETICS 1985 Back: C.L. Royal; W.J. Hutchesson; T.T. Edwards; R.G. Howie; B.D. Tattersall; C.A. Ganly; A.P. Sewell; T.S. Harris; R.A. Hill; H.A. Cameron; A.J. Brown; M.J. Dunn; D.R. Leggatt. Centre: D'A. Hearth; S.M. Leggatt; W.S. Downey; S.C. Major; A.N. Cameron; A.W. Stoney; M.B. Courtnay; A.C. Cameron; S.A. Cave; B.P. Duff; A.C. Briggs; M.J. Nelson; M.D. Wiffen; M.R. Simonsen. Front: C.A. Butler; R.A. Lee; J.S. Thiele; P.S. Wickham (Capt); Mr. P.A. Cronk (Coach); C.J. Fayers; P.J. Black; D.W. Hay; S.P. Middleton; T.M. Stephinson.

GIRLS' ATHLETICS For all members of the girls' athletics squad, 1985 proved to be a most enjoyable and promising season. Time trials organised at Wesley and Geelong Grammar on the weekends, and training sessions nightly and at lunchtimes, raised the level of fitness and helped develop skills to ensure an overall improvement throughout the season. With more meetings than ever before, there was ample oppotunity to display this. The first meet, The Geelong All-Schools Athletics Championships, bore witness to our wealth of natural talent in both track and field events, as we secured the Geelong Advertiser Perpetual Girls' trophy. The next meeting was the Geelong Schoolgirls' Athletics program, in which, competing against Matthew Flinders, Sacred Heart, Geelong Grammar and Morongo, we finished second only to Sacred Heart. The team's school support, however, rivalled that of the blue horde. The following competition, and the last prior to the combined A.P.S. at Olypmic Park, was the Quadrangular Sports, held at home this year. After pursuing Geelong Grammar for nearly the whole day, it was not until the very end that College managed to steal first placing overall. This we did convincingly with a string of sweeping relay victories, with equally remarkable times.

Primed by such success, the Girls' A.P.S. progam proved something of an anti-climax for us. Final placings were Geelong Grammar 370, Wesley 337, Carey 311, Caulfield 310 and Geelong College 304. This cannot, however, detract from the several outstanding performances by current A.P.S. record holders, Helen Neely in the Open Shot Put, Alithea Reid in the Open 800 metres and 400 metres, and Anna Rial in the Open 1500 metres. Added to these are the noteworthy performances by those, whose names are too numerous to mention, who broke nine school records. On top of these are the many personal best achievements recorded. Those of us who didn't quite have such sporting prowess, made up for it in spirit; their supportive nature and sportsmanlike attitude

is something from which everyone can learn. Such people make a team from a group of individuals. Yet all of this would not have been possible without the staff. The coaches, Mr Considine, Mr Harris and Mr Cronk, all deserve our thanks; without them it is doubtful that many of us would have improved as we did. But a special thanks must go to Miss Huntington, who was not only coach and chief organiser, but helped provided a sense of coherence. With such dedicated staff, and your own desire to do well, I wish you all the best of luck and continuing success next year. Thank you. Catherine Dickinson

GIRLS' A.P.S. ATHLETICS 1985 Back: A.M. Gebhardt; C.G. Jones; A. Farrell; H.P. Neely; J. Utting; L.C. Hatton; F.J. Leonard. Centre: F.L. Long; M.J. Stokes; A.C. Graham; C.A. Dimmick; M.E. Harvey; K.J. Tarr; N.J. Whitehead, K.M. Pearson; A. Spry; S.L. Verrell. Front T.G. Biddle; A.K.Reid; K.A. McConachy; A.F. Rial (Capt); Miss A.M. Huntington (Coach); C.E. Dickinson; S.A. Gray; C.J. Black; M.L. Smith.

NETBALL

COLLEGE I NETBALL 1985 Back: N.C. Haberle; F.A. McKenzie; S.A. Gray; M.E. Field. Front: S.J. Pickering; A.F. Dimmick (Capt); Mr. R.W. Lancaster (Coach); J.M. Utting; F. Ballard (V. Capt.)

LITERATURE WHO DONE IT? As I entered the room a faint tingle swept swiftly up my spine. In my disguise as Professor Potui Estis, I was undertaking my most dangerous mission yet. In the past few weeks we had narrowed our suspects down to six, all of whom were at this function. My job was to spy on them, to see which one matched Miss Feeby's last description of her killer. I knew my suspects and had only to look at their facial features to pinpoint the right one. I quickly found my first suspect and subtly began examining him. His eyes were like red glowing coals and his beard like a regenerating forest. He was as bald as a skinned tennis ball and he wore dangling earrings from his elephant ears. A criminal look-a-like but not my man. The next suspect was talking to this man and he was Mr. Boxer. In fact his face closely resembled his dog namesake with saggy cheeks and overlapping front teeth covered in yellow patches of slime. Cute, but again not my man. The next two suspects were twins. We were expecting differences but unfortunately they were true identical twins. Both had neatly shaven faces, gaol haircuts and Elephant Man jaws. These two mirror images wore the same bedraggled clothes and they both had extremely elongated necks. Unfortunately neither was my man. I was beginning to worry: I had only two suspects left. Could we have made a mistake and misunderstood Miss Feeby's cryptic last clues? In a state of agitation I moved around to find my next suspect. She was Ms. Laura Norder. Her well-set glasses exaggerated her Kermit the Frog eyes and her nose would allow for any sort of balancing act. Her hair was tied in tight curls with a red comb crossing the part like the Harbour Bridge. The tilted ears emphasized her want of importance by seeming to wobble as she moved. I panicked as I realized she was not my woman and leapt forward to find my next suspect. His name was Mr. Claude Body and his features reminded me of the Geelong Rubbish Tip. His hair had not been combed in a week and his nose was covered in grease. His bushy eyebrows reminded me of our lawn when we came back from a six month holiday. But still he was not my man. In disappointment I removed my disguise seeing no future use for it. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw him. A well-built man with neatly combed hair. His eyebrows were in precision like the tyre companies claim. In all his face was like a washing machine with a

glass-squashed nose. I moved towards him. He seemed busy but nervous. I crept towards him and he moved towards me. I was nervous and took out my gun. So did he. Yes, this was the man I was after, he killed her. As we neared I could feel my heart beat. We came almost face to face, then I realized I was facing a mirror. Paul Seller Year 10

SCHOOL REPORT ON RONALD REAGAN POLITICS — 47% Ronnie seems to have absolutely no comprehension of politics. He thinks democracy is a disease caught at a polling booth. He has no interest in the practical side of things, he seems more intent on spending money to solve problems that are not his own. His disinterest is mainly due to his fascination with paper projectiles.

THE POLE VAULTER Before he takes his runup he looks like a tightrope walker psyching himself up. At the end of the power-packed runup he looks like a person trying to spear a wild boar. After he has planted the pole, it flings him upward like a stone from a sling shot. He lands on the mat as if he landed on a pile of large marshmallows. He is the cheating High Jumper. Michael Nelson Year 9

SPRINTERS Feeling full of themselves looking like scared rabbits. Ready to run but reluctant, not springing till the last minute. A sudden burst of speed they go like pumas. 100, 200, 300 metres slowing now puffing like a kid trying to blow out candles. Making the line raising arms as they cross the line like surrendering animals. losers congratulating the winner with chesire-cat-like grins Happy outside. Fiona Nelson Year 9

THE HIGH JUMPER Standing at attention, breathing deeply, He is the target of a thousand eyes, The stillness is shattered, the jumper moves, On tip-toe, with measured steps. Arms like pistons, the crescendo builds. Like a catapault he springs Reaches for the sky. The crowd explodes, the bar holds firm. Like a rag doll he flops, His body deflated David Matthews Year 9 41

P.J. Richards DRAMA — 96% Ronald is one of the most brilliant actors I have ever come across. Although he sometimes forgets and stumbles over lines, he seems to cover up well. Thanks to the prompting of Nancy, his school play came over really well. J.S. Gibson ENGLISH — 70% Ron has a tendency to completely misinterpret the story-line of many novels. However, his speech and debating abilities are exceptional. I hope Ron can improve over the next year. Generally, this year has been successful. R T . Cummins RELIGIOUS EDUCATION — 5 5 % Reagan is the most blasphemous athiest I have ever met. He regularly claims to be misquoted. Although he believes himself to be 'Christian' he refuses to accept my teachings. I.R. Thornton MATHEMATICS — 6 8 % Ronnie shows capable skills. Ronnie excelled in his economic exam but, he will have to improve if he wants to succeed next year. R Clark PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 77% Although Ronald has competed well in all sports this year, he does have an extraordinary tendency to fall or trip. However, despite this Ronald should be congratulated on his endurance test. C.A. Considine HISTORY — 90% Well done Ronald on an excellent year! I am confident that Ronald will continue to display his assets as he progresses through his school life. Nancy Reagan

CLIFF TOP With the delicacy of spiders, the deep aqualined waves tumbled, white, fringed with lace. Line after line, the set of waves rose and fell in a symmetrical pattern. The surfers followed this pattern continuously, never daring to break the barrier and search beyond the surf to the reef. Gliding on the waves, dipping and cutting — and back again, gracefully at ease with the thundering surf. The creamy, white sandstone cliffs jutted out from the pure ivory of the rippled sands and the curelean ocean. The sky was tinged with an ochre sunset that brought sea and cliffs together in one compelling scene. A sun-browned body, semi-covered by a pale pink wetsuit disturbed the symmetry of the waves. Its movements were strong and definite, yet jerky and out of place as opposed to the graceful boardriders. From the cascading cliffs above the beach, the body now appeared further out than the boardriders and beyond the break. The pink of the wetsuit was still widely visible to the naked eye. Suddenly, the deftness and security left the swimmer. Around and around in a circular motion the once strong body moved. No longer jerky but repentive and conforming to the rip's every whim. Slowly, the body was sucked under, reappearing all but once or twice in the motion of the swell. Clusters of people in threes and fours were spread out along the beach. Upon reaching their destination and seeing no more than what they had previously left, they turned back, leaving only their footprints parallel to the surf, as a reminder of where they had once been. Soon the thundering waves would claim these too. People who had been wandering aimlessly turned to the water, not noting one less, not caring. Justine Herrick Year 11

touches its surface, and it splinters lines. These days she is working on her sketch of the Bridge of Remembrance. Though stress may corrode metal or crack structures, with art it is easy to restore soundness. The bridge circles its shadow, and she is weaving together the cross-hatching to block in the dark. There are to be no gaps or the picture will not hold together. She fingers its edge but will not project a scene beyond what the frame contains. She has always bound memory fast and drawn the future tight, but now the tension makes her head throb and her warped hands can no longer tie a knot, her fingers claw at the palms and their lines twist together. On the day when it will be completed she comes to regard her picture but the perspective is wrong, the vanishing point has shifted from her horizon. She tries to rectify the lines, time after time she strains to pull the bend out of them but they keep being drawn out of plumb, they will not hold true, a magnetic pull draws them irresistibly .out, their movements violate her rule and she no longer knows how to peg them taut; now even the cross-hatching unravels and all the lines she had woven are surrounding her so that she cannot break free or even gesticulate a word she can put her trust in.

2. THE DIVIDING LINE

A woman has recently given birth. She shoved and strained at her inside to tear the child free of her body. She felt she was wrenching herself apart. Her life, and the child's insisted. But the separation, she now sees, is never complete and clean, and she wants a life of her own. Though the line of the baby's umbilical has become the ring of his navel, she is still bound to obey his demands. If he is her centre of gravity even now, she fears she might never be able to find her balance. She takes all her directions from him; and still she circles him, wondering where her own true self lies. If he mouths her so voraciously, she might be totally devoured. Is it love or hate pulls her to him? Love or hate makes her draw back. She will never To take this line helps string out the nights of speak a word of it to him. But this is the track this woman's old age. Now she can no longer of her thoughts: haul up a vision out of the current and will not You grasp at surfaces, wanting to find the venture on a sounding of the rocks and snags, edges of things so you can hold onto the she tells instead the smooth dulled beads of shapes you give them. Yet the edges your eye her faith in art: draws round a ball of orange are illusory. The There can be no doubt about the laws of curve runs over and round in all directions, perspective: you see them there in nature. out of your view. Inscribing the line of a circle Once you've grasped the rules you can takes you nowhere beyond where you began. construct the third dimension on paper. And Within those first enfolding walls your hands when you know how to spin the colour wheel touched surface with no edge. And when you you can put an edge of light round the dark, surfaced you had no shape of your own. But pull opposites together and fill with the right now you tear at the edges the light gives, you tones the spaces of the outlines you've look to see where everything begins as if that drawn. But water is shifty: it reflects more will give you a meaning you can be sure of. than one can see of the underside of bridges What divisions, separations, will you rest and boats, it gives back in depth whatever content with? When you can draw a line

1. TAKING A FIRM LINE

around your life, will that pull you into your final shape? The child's fretful cries tug at her, fraying the edges of her attention. Resisting those claims on her presence, she seizes on an idea: she will get out of the house each day and find fulfilment in art. She takes up pottery, and eventually can display a shelf of bowls, safely beyond the reach of little fingers. A ball of clay on the wheel does not warm to the touch, though it receives water and shape. OnCe its form is fixed in air and fire, a bowl will hold water without absorbing any, protected by its dense texture and skin of glaze. Only by chipping could you make your mark now. Its note is high-fired but given only in sharp response to a demanding touch. A bowl does not have a voice that speaks itself: put an ear close and the clay gives you back only the insistent rhythm of your own blood.

3. THE PLAY OF LINES On the shore, the waves tangling with their feet, is a group of children tumbling about with a ball. Their play has no rules, no fixed form; they are tied only by the track of the ball tossed between them and their twisting across, between, around among themselves. In the corner of each eye is the line of the horizon: it heaves and dips with them, that vanishing point where all lines meet. It makes no still centre outside their play. Moment by moment perspectives change as the players shift: one is present where another is now giving place to another. A girl amongst them tosses the ball high into the air and catches it. They shout her name. The cries bounce back off her at all angles, like sonar outlining her shape for them. They catch each other's words as they circle her, weaving her outline together in that moment as they claim her one of themselves in their play. Their calls move her here and there between them. She shouts back their words in her own voice, and her words spill over into them again. But her movements and her words cannot be recorded. You can never fix her identity. She is not moving among them like that bottle on the current. Her movement is the curve of the gull in flight out there, playing over the wave, while the swell that draws up to enfold it is also her movement. And out of the wave comes the voice of the gull. Wendy Morgan

the trench life and the waiting game became are closed now, though I can still feel the apparent. They were the first to leave the sunlight playing on my face. The wind blows, trenches in a desperate effort to conclude the and the leaves slowly drift downward to a In a lonely, bush township at the end of the dusty main street there is an old homestead stalemate. The three friends reminisced about final resting place; like angels gliding down to which serves as the district's base hospital. their old schools days and tried to hide their earth. This is a hospital for the aged. It is a fear of the unknown — death. They positioned I drift slowly into sweet somnolence. depressing place full of the old farmhands, their razor sharp bayonets to their rifles. Michael Head swagmen and other veterans of the times, They dug into the side of a trench a small hole Year 12 where he left his watch and a small running who are now unable to support themselves. It medallion. The sergeant gave the last commis depressing, for the only visitors of these people are the memories of their old com- and of their lives as they threw themselves panions, for their families never visit. The out of the trenches into a deadly rain of A few years ago I can recall Mum telling me nurses do their best but these are forgotten machine gun fire which killed his friends but to write to my grandparents. When I asked people. All these people have a tale, but one only injured him in the legs. He was only just "Why?", she abruptly replied "because they man, a war veteran, who is now in the twilight out of the trench, which enabled him to fall may not be around much longer." I thought, of his twilight years is a tale of a proud but back into it. At least he was alive. "Yeah Mum, dream on." I had never imagined When he returned home from the war he tragic life. that they would die as they had always been found his parents dead and the once large His family owned a very profitable sheep farm gone. His parents thought that he was around. Not wanting to write may be put station. They were respected throughout the dead and died from the stress of losing all of down as being lazy but I didn't even like district. He was the third son in the family their sons. They had sold the farm but left having to go and visit them. From my and like the other boys was taught the ways of money in a will, in some hope that their outlook, it didn't seem to achieve anything the farm, for one day they were to own it. The youngest son would return. Alas they did not and I received no enjoyment from it. two older boys were six years his senior and see the day. However, it was only a short time after that had both attended school in the city where Mum came up to me emotionally destroyed. He returned on crutches and because of they boarded. Their arrival in the summer "Your grandad has died," she bravely exwas of great interest to the station but of disease was forced to spend the rest of his plained. Selfishly I felt little emotion and particular interest to their younger brother, days in bed. Now nearing his ninetieth year even though Mum was suffering due to the who at the end of the summer was to spend that is where he has been. No family and no loss of her father, it wasn't until the funeral friends, he has been left to die, because of his first year in the big city at school. the next day that the full extent of his war, for over seventy years. He has led the By the start of the school year he was full of lonely life of an invalid, who had so much but departure hit me. Knowing that he would no school patriotism from the tales of his so little. He lives with only happy, sad longer be there to greet me on the porch when brothers, he felt like he had already been, but memories and just awaits death as he did in we visited and realising that his sweet, he hadn't. His brothers had finished the year the trenches. harmless body lay defenceless in front of me, before, so he was alone in the city. led to my eyes becoming saturated with tears. Philip Bell Then I put myself in my mother's place and The boarding house was stern and he witYear 10 asked how I would feel if my father had died. nessed often the caning of mischievious I would be devastated. boys by the Masters, who were addressed as 'Sir', which to him was the inspiration to A month later I sat down to write to Gran and behave. In the boarding house he met boys of commenced with Dear Gran and Grandad. I his own background and as time passed two I lay back in the grass. Above my head the screwed the paper up and restarted with, sun slices through the spaces between the became his most precious friends. At the end Dear Gran. I again realised how much I leaves. Two finches chirp happily; and why missed him and how much my grandmother of each long year he returned home to tell of not? Today is a beautiful day. The bees are his outstanding performance both in academic must have suffered in that last month. I out, the butterflies flutter by, the dragonflies realised to the full extent how cruel and and athletic achievement. buzz through the sky on the wings of their inconsiderate I had been before his death. He was a member of the school cricket Tiger Moths. eleven, rowing eight and captain of the Then I came to the conclusion that life is athletics team. His two friends also were There are daisies in the grass, poking their taken for granted too often and by too many successful because of their appointment as pretty heads upwards towards the sun. I feel people and it is often only after such a tragedy school prefects but his was by far the greatest drawn to these animals, insects, plants. that we fully realise how much we really honour, he was announced school captain. I lean back on a tree, a magnificent oak. In its loved and appreciated someone. A tragedy in They finished their school year and in the bloom of such splendour it encroaches on my itself. summer returned back to their farms; each space so that I feel captured by its beauty. Julian Scott lived in adjoining districts, so wrote to keep in The sheer size of its trunk makes me feel so Year 10 touch. insignificant. The most devastating year of his life was The harmony of different sounds seems to be 1916. His brothers had already enlisted in obtunding my mind so that I have to struggle the army to fight for the Mother country. The to stay conscious. I want to capture every eldest died in France and the other was left a passing moment of this day. cripple but died on the way home. The family had not heard of their fate when he went to Not another person to be seen. I feel totally at enlist with the company of his two friends. one with the beauty of the park. When the news reached the homestead he It shocks me, the way I feel. It is a feeling that was on his way to Gallipoli. is new to me. The war, to the farm boys, was another I lay back flat on the grass, bending the adventure like boarding school but that ideal blades, and crushing the daisies. I try to was turned around when the cruel realities of imagine what they might be feeling. My eyes

THE VETERAN

LIFE

THE LOCAL PARK

THE STORM The storm was coming towards him. William watched the dark mass of ominous cloud come sweeping in across the sea and grow larger as it swirled and writhed within itself. The air seemed charged and the hair on the back of William's hands stood out, although it was not clear whether this was from the storm or his own nervousness, Lightning played restlessly at the heart of the black clouds, and the resultant thunder arrived seconds later, muffled but angry. William stared at the storm beside his arm. The hypodermic needle lay innocently, a glass syringe of chemicals and other lives. Now in his grasp, the contents eddied and whirled. He was not usually nervous: there was no reason for fear — he had been on many such trips before. Perhaps it was the storm outside, or perhaps it was his solitude — on this trip he would be alone.

began to splatter quietly on the windows of his house, William secured the outside doors and sat down to enjoy the coming storm. Duncan Butler Year 12

MY FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL

Going to school for the first time was a very big occasion in my life, it began years and years of getting up early and facing a day where I was forced to use my brain. My schooling days began back in 1975 at the ripe young age of five at a school by the name of Roslyn Primary, which derived its name from Roslyn Road. Obviously. Jeremy was dead, but William could see him chatting idly on the corner of Angle Park, the Well, thirty-five young and eager students hood of his duffle coat half covering his face rolled up for school that fateful day in '75 against the cold Autumn breeze. The dead ready to start their school lives. Don't get me man smiled cheerfully and looked not at, but wrong now, we were eager to get home, not through William — a gaze without recognition. into the classroom. We wandered around school without any friends and not knowing Jeremy moved off down one of the paths where anything was until the bell rang. We amongst a snowstorm of falling leaves. As he lined up in a disorderly fashion behind our turned briefly to admire some Autumn teacher, whose name, if I remember correctly, wonder which was invisible to William. Will was Mrs. McTaggert, for the playing of the saw his breath in the chill air and the red national anthem and the raising of the flag. exhileration of his cheeks. Angle Park was a After assembly everybody filed into the maze of pathways. From where he stood classroom to begin their work for the day. Of William could see not only the retreating course there were those little wimps who figure of his dead friend, but a path which he had to have a little cry before class began, just knew to lead to his own house. to keep the teacher busy. I was one of those William was beginning to feel the cold. The rare tough ones who didn't feel the need to let wind picked up and a light rain began to fall. out the water works so I put on my bored The drops struck his hands and face, bit and looking face and sat down somewhere. Our then numbed. He thought fondly of the coffee teacher was quite a pleasant lady and we got evenings and card nights of long ago at along nicely until she left sometime during Jeremy's house, remembering his friends and the year to have a baby. This began a long the warmth of conversation. He thought of procession of fill-in teachers. If I recall the warmth of his own home: the open fire correctly, we went through five teachers until which flickered and leapt with a life of its we ended up with one who stayed and taught own. The ancient range with a fire burning us permanently. Her name escapes me but I remember that I hated her because she yelled deep inside. But behind the range a lot, which really irritated me. William ran. The rain bit deeper. The swirling One event from my early school days which leaves became so thick he could not see sticks in my memory was when a girl in my ahead, but he ran following the path with his class got up for Show and Tell and wiggled feet. A shadow appeared in the hail of leaves her nostrils. We thought this was incredibly which Will ran towards. A shadow with funny and burst into fits of laughter. You crimson cheeks and whistling. really had to be there. The contents of the hypodermic lay still, Robert Graham unused. William was looking at the appYear 10 roaching storm. The hair on his arms bristled but he knew this was from the static charges in the air. Or perhaps it was from anticipation. The storm clouds gathered threateningly in the winter sky, and it was possible to see where the rain was already falling, out to see, in great sheets of grey. As the first drops

CRICKET I had been excited all week and now the big day had finally arrived. It was Saturday and I was making my debut in my first grand final. We arrived at the ground and I eagerly sprinted to the nets for pre-match practice. It was notable that everyone was keen and practised well. The captain led practice and smashed the ball at me. I accepted the catch, although nervously. That catch gave me confidence. The umpire called the captains over and made the traditional toss of the coin. We all gathered around and witnessed the toss. Our captain called correctly and invited the opposition to bat. The pitch was firm and the outfield fast. If I was him I would have batted. "We'll have a bowl", he announced to us. "WHAT!!", I said to the boy adjacent to me. "It's a great day and the pitch and outfield are perfect, so why didn't we bat?". We completed our final warm-ups as it was time to begin. The field was set and Tommo, our fast bowler, was on his way in to bowl the first ball. I was positioned at second slip and the four other slips stood there hoping, praying for a catch to come their way. Tommo released the ball and the batsman slashed outside off-stump. He edged it and someone cried out "CATCH IT!!" Before I knew it I was airborne over third slip and juggled the ball to take a magnificent catch. Everyone crowded around and congratulated me as I had made the early breakthrough. That catch was the only one I took for the day, but it was the proudest moment of my life when I stood there and held the ball aloft, and watched the batsman disappear into the pavilion. Nigel Kellett Year 10

LONELINESS

THE SPRINTER

THE HURDLER

As I walked through the cold, dark and narrow streets, I felt a sudden chill of night set in. The light from a nearby house cast long threatening shadows onto the newly paved concrete walkways. It had been a rough storm but now the street appeared empty and still. The cry of a little kitten came from somewhere along the street. Out from under a small shrub the cold and wet kitten crawled. The effects of the storm were evident upon the bewildered little animal. As I slowly walked down the street, the kitten, head downward, shrunk back under the small shrub and moved on its way. I continued on, wondering where the bewildered little animal would go next.

Weeks of preparation And for what? A placing Or perhaps the prestige of a win. There is silence Though everything is still The air is full of electricity The sprinters contract Pulling back Drawing up inside themselves The gun fires and they shoot forward Fifteen seconds Seems like an eternity But no thought is spared They burst through the tape Lunging forward Unable to stop Until the momentum has run its course. Fiona Leonard Year 9

Like a hunchback the Hurdler crouches on the blocks A sharp crack shatters the anticipating silence Over the first obstacle like a car over a speed hump The Hurdler is forever trying to throw himself onwards Over the next obstacle like a blip on a heart beat monitor The Hurdler continues to build up speed Over the last few obstacles like a cheetah after its prey The Hurdler throws himself at the finish line

Anya Lappin Year 9

TRANSMOGRIFICATIONS My mind is weak — its thoughts are frail My heart is becoming languid. The opiate is working and my eyes are closed How peaceful you might think? It is a foul deception Inside the soul turmoil has begun Unwillingly it breaks away. Memories fade Only the conscience remains, feeling overcast and burdensome But it too becomes inert as time continues. And what is left when the transmogrifications have taken place? — Just a poem Elizabeth Daniel Year 12

HAIKU POETRY An Icicle Defines Itself My world so pure, so white and neat, In constant fear of warmth and heat. My frozen heart races in fear, For the season's change is drawing near The streams are melting, the snow's no more, Winter's ending, spring brings the thaw. No longer will I hang up here, My narrow point a sharpened spear. The time for death is nearly here, No longer shall I live in fear. I hang each night, awaiting day, When skiers on the snowfields play. As time draws on their numbers dwindle, Approaching heat, the sun's rays kindle. This day I wait, they don't appear, I know with sorrow my last day's here.

EVENING A darkened day, an absence of mind Night-gowns hide under bed clothes, daylight sleeps. Darkness stalking night. Temporary blindness. Evening, the death of day, Evil play. Annabelle Sheppard Year 9

EVENING Silhouetted couples against sunsets A mellow, limbo time of in between Oranges and Mauves. Yellows and blurred pinks. The day has passed and the night lies ahead Nicole MacFarlane Year 9

EVENING Clear evening; stars around the moon like moths. Winter's evening; snow flakes flutter downwards, Treasures, precious gifts. Humid evening; heat Covers the ground like a hot moist blanket. Katharine TanYear 9

Kate McCann Year 10 45

Jamie Black

KALEIDOSCOPE OF CHARACTERS She floated across the terrace like an apparition in a horror film. Her colourless face and rich, black hair was offset by the billowing, ankle length caftan. Her appearance gave an impression of a quiet, reserved personality. As the lady began to speak all previous thoughts concerning her personality were totally demolished. She spoke with a strong, American drawl and her requests were more like demands. The shy Fijian waiter, who was by no means bilingual could even understand this lady by her gesticulations. She possessed an ability to dominate a situation or a person. The nervous, balding chap, who followed her obediently received the brunt of this quality. This lady certainly proved that one cannot tell what a lolly tastes like by its wrapper. Judy was another interesting character. Her appearance was plain and anything but startling, yet with a hair cut and a bit of makeup she could have been very pretty. She was the type that is commonly known as studious. She had long hair pulled severely back into a pigtail and wore large wire-framed spectacles. This girl could have made an advertisement for an organisation called 'Restraint from the Female Beautification Ranks'. She possessed no desire to better herself and had one love in her life, cats. Her occupation is breeding cats, and owning eleven feline beauties certainly gives her a head start in that cut-throat business world. The couple from Wales portrayed awareness of humanity at its best. Both of them had the ability to view things in a different perspective to the normal human being.

FIGURE IN A LANDSCAPE

Every little thing held their interest and they were fascinated by any information about Australia. Nothing can really be said about their In the sky, the deep grey colour of stormy appearance, except that they were the typical clouds covers most of the heavens letting type from Great Britain. Their skin was a only a few golden rays shine through onto the stark white and both of them had a shocked rough grey waters. On the beach, the sand look that screamed of approaching sunstroke. sticks together as the showers of rain come Together they made the perfect couple, she and go. The cliff facing the vast ocean is like a could tell him her latest revelation and he black skyscraper towering above the yellow, sandy road leading to the sea. The waves in likewise. an irregular, natural motion pelt hard against Hailey was the tornado of the trip. At three the black rocks, now smoothed by the never years old and the cutest, curly-headed little ceasing movement of the teasing ocean which girl she won the hearts of everyone. Take plays with the gradually eroding shoreline. Shirley Temple and make her much chubbier The water itself resembles two untamed and you have Hailey. grey cats in an everlasting brawl, constantly She was incredibly prejudiced for such a struggling against itself. The ice cold winds young age and really didn't appreciate cuts the watery beasts while the foam they different nationalities attempting to kiss her. excrete from their gnashing jaws covers Hailey was also accident prone and could them. trip over her own feet quite successfully. Her Back on the shore, a person appears. With nickname was Twinkle Toes. her back to the towering cliff she faces the Mr. McDounald from Alabama shared one grey affray before her. The frigid wind slaps of Hailey's attributes, they were both pre- her in the face and adheres her lank, auburn judiced. The difference was that Hailey's hair flat to her skull. Underfoot granules cling opinion was one of fear of the unknown to her. whereas Mr. McDounald's was a firm hatred of blacks. Without undressing, the woman slowly walks toward the sea. Abruptly, she stops in her Some of his opinions were astounding, he tracks as a lightning bolt illuminates the sky. would fit in better in Africa as leader of the Her heart is racing as she knows that what apartheid movement. When asked if his she must do has to be done now. She black miad cooked for him he promptly shudders with the cold wind as she ponders replied, "I wouldn't let a black cook for me." over the evid deed she had committed only Such a character certainly added a different hours before. dimension to the kaleidoscope of personalities. She starts walking again and within seconds Vicki Price her feet feel the frosty bite of the water. Year 10 Soon her knees are being attacked by the chilly beating waves. She wades in, fighting her way between the dangerous claws. Her struggle continues and she is out of her depth. After little time has passed her muscles are aching and her body becomes limp. A paw-like wave reaches out and covers her from head to toe. She emerges from the water gasping for life and ironically hoping for death. Again a wave engulfs her. This time, however, she joins the feline fury for good. Her body floats in the spitting, scratching and screaming turmoil of the sea to be torn apart by claws and teeth. Her body is used as a weapon against the wild creatures she, in turn, used as a weapon to take her life. Emma Saunders Year 11

alive and thick with green leaves. From the corner of my eye I can see the The sanctuary itself is large, possibly twenty young child who had the icecream on the far acres, and it fronts on to the banks of the bank, peeking around the corner of a bush Barwon River. I suppose the central feature watching me write. He takes a step forward of the entire area is a large but shallow man- and then quickly returns to his shelter. made lake, dotted with small islands. Most of the islands are connected by ornate treated On the lake, a young duckling approaches the pine foot bridges which look a little out of bank, yet careful not to come too close. As it place with their arched form and high hand paddles, its tiny head reclines back and then rails. Yet despite the incongruous little jerks forward on an outstretched neck in an bridges, the cars speeding along a major road uncertain, expectant way. Its movements in the background and suburban living blocks pushes tiny wedges of ripples across the in sight over the trees, the entire place is glassy water. Every so often it pecks at what seem like invisible objects in the water — bathed in an eerie solitude. small insects maybe. It sees something The thick couch grass I lie on by the bank has floating, a champagne cork, and it strikes at been roughly mown and is turning brown it with its beak. Perhaps it wants to come in to from an overdose of summer lethargy. My the edge of the bank where small pond weeds feet rest on the volcanic rocks cemented have attracted insects that flicker across the together to form the irregular and haphazard water leaving small ringlets that radiate out in perimeter of the mill pond. There are small a circular progression, quickly disappearing. eucalypts everywhere amongst the hardy The duck turns, and with a flicker of its tail, native bushes, and on a small island, unlinked paddles away to the call of its mother. The by the network of pebbled paths and foot mother leads three much smaller ducklings bridges, a large dead tree stands ominously off to another place in the sactuary. apart from the green foliage of its small yet An old gentleman with balding grey hair and more numerous companions. glasses, leaves the group by the barbecue and On a small grassed section beside the access walks around the far bank. His hands are road to the sactuary is a rotary club barbecue clasped behind his back and his movements area. Little gas cooking tops are surrounded are almost too slow to notice. The smoke by pine outdoor furniture, pine playground from the pipe jammed between his teeth drifts equipment and a pine sign "Another Rotary lazily up into the growing twilight. When he Club Community Project." A few families reaches the spot where I sit, I turn to look at mingle around the barbecues, cooking food him. "Hello", he breathes with a smile. The and laughing, their voices carry over the small boy has come from behind the bush and water of the lake to me. Smoke rises lazily reaches up to grasp the belt of the elderly She stands behind the wire door as the into the twilight air, children play by their man's pants. He leads the lad off to another car pulls up. parents and the parents play with the place in the sanctuary. The two seem as part Her eyes look through us, reminiscent of intoxicating glasses in their hands. yesterdays of the environment, without haste and at It is not often that we visit her, she is Nobody notices the Pelican that paddles ease. lonely; across the water, except a small child licking Andrew Rikard-Bell the last survivor of a dying breed an icecream on the far bank and myself. Year 12 Suddenly it lets out a loud squawk that Standing alone in the hallway. silences the hundreds of noises that fill the Her house immaculate inside, derilict early evening abyss. The small birds fall outside, mute, the crickets stop their scratching, and justifies her solitude, it is her only leisure. for a moment it seems the cars have turned off She is too old for the overgrown garden. their boring drone. The huge bird stretches its Conversation with her is fragmented wings and lifts itself powerfully out of the She asks all the grandmotherly questions water, flying directly to the large dead tree. It But her mind is preoccupied with earlier comes to rest on a branch, pushing a few of days the smaller birds out of the way. The small She listens with one ear. child stares in wonder for a few moments and We leave her standing behind the wire then returns to his icecream. door A large gap separates the pelican from the She watches as we drive off other birds that are squashed up against the Her home is her prison backdrop of a red brick wool mill. From The door is locked, and we have thrown where I sit, the chimney of the mill stands away the key. parallel with the dead tree. The smoke has Tim Neal stopped its activity for the day, and the Year 12 straight, organized form of the bricks are in stark contrast to the grey skeletal silhouette of the perch. The tree, although dead, is alive with activity, the birds in it busily grooming themselves or simply looking around at what lies below them. All this liveliness gives the tree a vitality that is stronger than if it were

THE SANCTUARY

THE MESSAGE Their long cloaks flapped in the breeze as a distinct groan of thunder warned of the nearing storm. The two priests, however, maintained their complacent pace, passing the ivied pillars that formed the entrance to the chapel gardens. Behind the large wooden doors, safe from the gusts of the encroaching tempest the water of a small fountain quietly played. A spray of water spun out in a multitude of tiny stars from the mouth of a petrified fish some stone cupid had captured. And the two men's words barely sounded an echo. "The Holy-father is dead." "When?" "I heard it occurred late last night. The Chamberlain is to announce it officially at twelve." "Should I ask about the circumstances?" "I wouldn't be able to tell you anything about them. My position only deals with relatively minor tasks, nothing like this." "Where are they going to lay the body, not in the bascilica?" "There's little debate about that matter." "This death will mean another election, another squabble for supremacy between the French and the Spanish." The clouds above began to brim over. Isolated drops began to fall, one or two landing upon and then rolling down the sculptured cheeck of one of the stone nymphs. "Did you ever know him?" "I once delivered him a message." "A message?" the cleric uttered as the pair entered the central chamber. "Yes, the message was fairly important, or at least I thought so at the time. Well anyway I did meet him once...." ****

The chill of the morning air still clung to the hall, quickening my step. I swiftly made my way along the marbled passage finally arriving at the small ante-chambe outside his study. I briefly explained my mission to the guard who subsequently announced me. As I entered the room in the comer of my eye I caught a glimpse of a vague shadow which seemed to shuffle behind a desk. The drapes were closed and the shape was visible only because the glow of a nearby lamp highlighted its dull outline. Yet it wasn't the figure that first fixed hold of my attention but rather the apparent richness of the room. Ordinarily I'd barely concern myself with such articles that were common place throughout the palace, yet the sheer wealth of the room struck me. Amidst the intense gloom that hung about the chamber an uncertain flicker of candlelight danced along the tender slope of a figurine's shoulder. The cold glitter of gold and silver shimmered from heavy frames of portraits, and clocks and tapestries. Yet this mass of art which riddled the room rather than adding a warmth to the study seemed to promote a cold remoteness, a distance of status. "Approach", the command woke me and I smartly whipped out the paper from within the satchel and stepped towards the desk. The figure had risen just above the mass of papers which lay before him. I quickly placed his picture to mind. He leant from a heavily gilded chair as if under some great weight, but, as I was to discover, this was his natural posture. Although ageing, his face was his predominant feature. His eyebrows composed a scowl at the bridge of his nose suggesting a general disgust of his environment while his mouth was closed like a vice. He wore a short cloak made of rich velvet and the blood red colour of it contrasted sharply to the sickly paleness of his own skin. A hidden volatility, however, seemed to be encased in this tired shell which was his body. Despite the initial suggestion of descriptions the expression of his eyes, I noted, told of an acute alertness, or even paranoia while his contempt and impatience for me was obvious.

I recited the messenger's ritual, "Holy-father, the gate-keep just received this message. The sentry said it was a Sardinian rider. He also said he wore French colours." His Holiness, however, only broke the seal to the sallow paper and flicked the folded paper out flat. His face twitched, then it was as if a mist dulled his eyes. A faint whisper escaped his lips, "Geovarne." With a groan he crushed the message. Then, as if suddenly remembering my prescence, his commanding gaze returned. Then glaring at me he shouted, "What are you doing here. Get our knave, out, out, out..." **** "The cardinals are thinking of placing some honorary titles upon the old man, perhaps to protect him from Purgatory. They say when one is struck down in the blossom of his skin, unannointed by a priest before death, he shall face judgement with all his imperfections on his head." Aware of the other's disapproving stare the priest shuddered and lowered his gaze. Daniel McGlone Year 11

THE REVENGE OF PIERRE.... Once upon a time — let us say three years ago — there lived in Paris a young man called Pierre Bonnard, who was well born and comfortably off. He had a fancy to become a doctor, and was studying for the medical profession, when he became entangled with a woman. Mademoiselle Celeste Dummont was an actress of the stage, who was all the rage in Paris at the time. Pierre was handsome, and she soon fell in love with him. She became his mistress, and caused much wonder in Paris by remaining constant to him for six months. Then there came to Paris an English gentleman — name, Irving Psmith; position, independent, income, enormous.... He had left his wife in London, and had crossed the Channel to visit our wicked Paris for a little amusement. He saw Celeste, and was introduced to her by his friend Pierre; the result: Irving betrayed his friend by stealing his mistress. Why was this? Was Irving handsome? No. Was he fascinating? No. Was he rich? Yes! Therein lay the secret, Celeste loved the purse, not the man. Pierre felt his honor wounded. He pleaded with Celeste, but to no avail; he offered to fight a duel with the rich Englishman, but there was no use, the man was a coward. Irving had betrayed his friend, but refused to gie him the satisfaction of a gentleman. What was Pierre to do? Rest quiet? Never! Revenge himself? Yes! But how

**** If you think Pierre should have risked detection, but exacted a rather nasty punishment on Celeste and Irving for once and for all, then follow Option No. 1. If not, then perhaps you think he should have bottled up his anger and used the situation to his own advantage, by indulging in a little blackmail on the side If this is the case go to Option No. 2. ****

ill and required a drink. He took her the cup of coffee, which she drank and fell asleep. When Irving re-entered the room he asked Pierre to leave the house. Pierre refused. Irving was unsettled by his refusal; he rose from the table, and found Pierre had done likewise. Pierre went over to the nervous lover, and seizing his wrists, dragged him into the bedroom. There on the bed lay Celeste — dead — killed by the poison of one lover given her by another. Wishing to keep quiet his connection with Celeste, Irving left France and crossed the Channel before the police could discover how he unwittingly aided in the murder. Thus; Irving leaves the story, alone and ridden with guilt. And what of Pierre, you ask? — He also left the house of Celeste Dummont. She was found dead, presumed poisoned; one of her lovers could not be found, the other, Pierre, avoided prosecution for the crime, since the absence of the other prime suspect threw the guilt in the opposite direction. Pierre, then, went free. He had avenged himself. OPTION No. 2 Many people have done things in the past which they would rather not have made public. Now, Pierre happened to be in the position of knowing certain things about Celeste's past which she had a strong desire to keep secret — so strong a desire, in fact, that she would go to any lengths to accomplish this. To Pierre's mind, this knowledge could be used not only to exact his revenge upon Celeste and Irving, but also to alleviate some financial difficulties he had got himself into; for, if the truth must be known, Pierre was finding his bank balance on the lean side. It was a relatively simple matter to carry out the blackmailing operation, for Pierre had only to arrange a 'chance' meeting with the couple, and threaten them with the infor-

OPTION No. 1 One night Pierre prepared a poison (he was a medical student, remember); a narcotic which was quick in its action, and devastating in its results. He went to the house of Celeste Dummont, and found her at supper with her new lover. He joined them and sat opposite Irving. Celeste, at the head of the table, laughed and smiled gaily until she looked at Pierre and saw murder in his face; she felt ill and retired to her room. Irving followed her to see what was the matter. Pierre was left alone, he produced the bottle of poison and poured its contents into a cup of coffee, waiting for Celeste. Irving returned, saying Celeste was 49

mation. From there on, the conversation that passed between them ran somewhat along these lines: "You know a secret," said Celeste nervously," which is dangerous to me; you want to sell it; well, Irving and I will be the buyers — name the price." "Five thousand pounds," said Pierre calmly. "Is that all?" asked Irving with a start of surprise," I was prepared for fifty thousand." "I am not exorbitant in my demands," answered Pierre. "And when that money runs out?" said Celeste doubtfully. "When that time comes, I will be obliged to draw on you again — I find less questions are asked if the money is collected in small amounts," returned Pierre candidly. "Five thousand then be it," said Ivring quietly, going to his overcoat, from which he took his cheque book. "On my word of honor," said Pierre with a flourish, as he took hold of the cheque," I shall keep your secret for as long as you supply me with the amounts I request." He bowed gracefully, and left them standing there. For some time after this Irving and Celeste were prepared to pay for their peace, grateful that there was some way of keeping Celeste's past away from public attention. However, as Pierre's demands became more and more frequent, the emotional and financial strain began to tell; and they began talking about other ways of keeping him quiet. It was not long before they settled on the only certain way of silencing him, which was, of course — murder! So Pierre was finally caught up in his own sticky web of revenge, and one morning he never returned home from his favorite gambling den. He had allowed his greed to stand in the way of true revenge; and, in doing so, had forfeited his life. Alithea Reid Year 10

FRENCH FRENCH REPORT The significant rise in the number of students studying French at HSC level shows an increased awareness of the need for a second language. Being able to speak French is the passport to security in more than 35 countries around the world. With the keen guidance and support of the teachers of the French department, Dr. Farrall and Mrs. Champness, and of the native French speakers Mme Dailey and Mme Ivelja, a high level of progress has been maintained in all areas of the language. Year 10 students farewelled Mme Ivelja at the end of first term when she left to sail with her family up the East coast of Australia, and they have enjoyed receiving postcards and letters from her in French with accounts of her voyage. Special mention must also be made of Jacques Peron who takes the Year 11 French class once a week and offers private tuition to those who need that little extra help! Once again The Geelong College has proved to be among the most successful of the Geelong schools in the Alliance Francaise competition, which for the first time in five years was hosted by The Geelong College. Due to a large amount of organization by Dr. Farrall, the day ran smoothly. Students from years 7 to 12 demonstrated their ability in French. Overall an excellent standard of results was attained, but special mention should be made of Clare Jenkyn who won the regional first prize at Year 12 level in each of the three sections, Language Test, Listening Comprehension, and Poetry - Reading Conversation. Throughout the year French students have enjoyed many curricular and extra-curricular activities. Earlier in the year some students attended a French film in Melbourne called "The Return of Martin Guerre". In term 2 the Year 12 French class attended the "Schools Afternoon for Students of French" at the University of Melbourne. Some helpful examination techniques were outlined, followed by an attempt to sing some old French songs. The highlight of term 2, though, was dinner at Les Halles in Melbourne, where some students had their first wary taste of 'escargots'. French conversation was well underway over the 'cordon bleu' cuisine. This was followed by a play produced by the Melbourne French Theatre Company, called "Les Monstres Sacres", by Jean Cocteau. During the year, Year 12 students hosted a French luncheon in the Dining Hall to which French students from Sacred Heart were invited. This was a very enjoyable way to further our French conversation over 'fromages' and quiches.

The year started with a disappointment: Year 12 students had booked to spend a week in New Caledonia in August and then had to cancel plans when trouble erupted there. Overall, however, this year has been a successful and enjoyable one. I am sure that the current interest in the French language will be maintained. Maybe in the future this increase in the desire to do a foreign language could branch into another modern language being taught as well at the school. I feel this would be a welcome inclusion in the school curriculum. Christine Henderson

FRENCH COMPETITIONS Students from The Geelong College performed well in the competitions conducted by the Alliance Francaise de Melbourne, held in Geelong in August. The following students did particularly well: — YEAR 12 Poetry, Reading and Conversation: First Prize: Clare Jenkyn Very Honourable Mention: Sarah Blackburn Sarah Blackburn Jacqueline Eagles Bridgette Engeler Scott Johns Honourable Mention: Sophie Gebhardt Christine Henderson Kerri McConachy Language Test: First Prize: Clare Jenkyn Honourable Mention: Bridgette Engeler Aural Comprehension: First Prize: Clare Jenkyn Honourable Mention: Scott Johns YEAR 11 Poetry, Reading and Conversation: First Prize: Elizabeth Apted Honourable Mention: Naomi Druce Sadie Jenkyn 51

YEAR 10 Poetry: Very Honourable Mention: Trudi Bellis Justine Walter Honourable Mention: Kit Graham Matthew Hercus Stephen Jackman Jo Robinson Kirsten Smith Nicola Whitehead Language Test: First Prize: Stephen Jackman Very Honourable Mention: Trudi Bellis Matthew Hercus Roslyn Littler Kirsten Smith Nicola Whitehead YEAR 9 Poetry: Very Honourable Mention: James Robins Honourable Mention: Ian Abbott Genevieve Code Louise Hatton Kate Jones Fiona Leonard Susan Tucker Jeremy Farrall Language Test: Honourable Mention: James Robins

MUSIC

LATIN

MUSIC CAMP, 1985

LATIN REPORT

Four days prior to the May holidays, fiftyfive music students from both Senior and Preparatory Schools, braved the elements of Burnside Camp in Anglesea, for a six day residential Music Camp. Because of sporting commitments in Term I, Band practice was cancelled, so the purpose of the camp was to 'catch up' on the practice we had missed and practise we did! The duration of band practice went from 9.00 a.m. in the morning to 1.00 p.m. in the afternoon, at the earliest. Mr. Hood was determined to ensure our winning streak would continue at the numerous Eisteddfods we have been entered in this year. Thoughts of the camp being an extension of the May holidays, were now diminishing very rapidly. Lunch times were one of the highlights of the day, for they symbolized an afternoon of relaxing activities, after our 'short' rehearsal session. Our own version of the cross country was held for Senior School students, other activities included football, Trivial Pursuit, numerous card games, and some diligent students spent some of their time studying for future exams and catching up on the work they were missing. After tea, practice began at 7.30 p.m. and finished at least at 11.30 p.m. One night we played into the early hours of the morning! Musical activites took up about eight hours of our day. The camp was an ideal time for the whole band to get to know one another and it was great to see the younger students working alongside the older students. A concert was held for Parents and Friends on the Thursday evening. The Band presented a selected programme from the pieces studied during the week. The concert was well attended and was a most enjoyable evening. A big 'thank-you' must be given to Mr. Hood for his time, patience and for making the camp such a success. Thanks must also be extended to Mr. Hannah, Mr. Trigg, Miss Kennedy and Mr. Edwards. Congratulations and thank-you to Mrs. Fuller, our 'chef, for a job well done. Trudi Bellis

Endings Latin has been ending for two thousand years. In this place "where Greek refinement and provincial simplicity are happily blended," it has survived another. Yes, the greathearted heroes of the Roman Empire still arise from ancient texts: Aeneas, Agricola, Sir Humphrey Appleby and Ronald Reagan. They inform a lesxon older than the Cambridge Latin Course: "Teacher, remember to rule your students with might." And so we students receive a different lesson — that we are no more than subordinate constructions, mere pronouns in the sedative case, governed by irreproachable verbs. By now we know our gender, number and declension: we shall be dictated our syntax and meaning in the great unseen translation that is the world. Alas, it will take most of Friday lunchtime to correct that unseen too Sunt lacrimae rerum. We have learnt that virtues that made Rome great: the pietas of James Connelly who foretook the pleasures of the ski slope to study Masterman's Word List, the obsequium of Philip Smurthwaite who sometimes pulled up his socks when ordered. We know that the treachery of such apostates as Bidi Engeler will be punished. Like Calgacus and his Britons, they will be crushed by the might and virtue of the Empire. Remember, Roman, to ravage the proud in war.

TOUR TASMANIAN TOUR YEAR 11 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A group of Year 11 Environmental Science students spent the first twelve days of the Second Term holidays travelling around Tasmania. Some of the more noteable sights included the Gordon River, Tarraleah Power Station, Mount Lyell copper mine, Wineglass Bay and Armsdale horse stud. Accommodation was in National Park huts, youth hostels and a church camp. The school mini-bus and a hired trailer transported us and our gear. I am sure that all those involved had an enjoyable and education experience on the trip. Mr. R. Clark 52

On our pilgrimage to the Greek theatre, we learnt the importance of calm driving, strong government and lilial respect. We contemplate what punishments Virgil would have assigned Messalina, Domitian, John Cain and Norm Gallagher. Eternal inactivity? A never-ending stream of free plane tickets? Armed with Caesarist answers we depart the school through the Gate of False Dreams. N.B. Like Virgil's description of hell, this is "a literary composition, not a guidebook for future visitors." Andrew Rutherford

James Connelly: a truly dedicated Latin student.

CREATIVE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS REPORT ON A WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE AT THE GEELONG COLLEGE, JUNE - JULY, 1985 Including my latest stint here, I have held four writer-in-residencies at The Geelong College, and I will open by saying that I have thoroughly enjoyed each of them and found them profitable for my own work. A glance at the acknowledgement pages of my various publications in recent years will attest to this. I hope, and believe, that my presence here has been useful to the students and staff of the College. Most of my work with the students has been in the area of Creative Writing, and my aim has been to break down what I perceive as a reluctance on their part to use simile, metaphor and other kinds of imagery in an adventurous way. That is to say I have been at pains to encourage vivid descriptive writing, of landscape, or of characters. Generally I have taken a class for a bracket of four periods and received from them at the end a piece of work, a folio of poetry or a short story. These I have marked and handed back with, in many cases, quite extended commentary on them. I began with poetry-writing. First I would give the class some exercises in simile and metaphor, and following this I would ask them to structure their images into a haiku form. For instance I would ask them to write a haiku on the idea of redness, whiteness or blackness where they were not allowed to use the words red, white or black. The next step was to get them to write a poem from an unusual point of view. 'An Icicle Defines Itself was the title of one poem-exercise I set, and again the idea was to encourage an adventurous descriptive style. I finished the poetry-writing classes by giving the students some examples of poems that use refrain lines in various ways, and then asking them to do something similar of their own. In both the poetry-writing classes I took I think this last exercise proved the most rewarding and some pieces emerged that, I think, could well find a place on the pages of Pegasus, a fact I indicated on the manuscript of the relevant poems.

However, I became dissatisfied with the poetry-writing exercises as a means of encouraging vivid descriptive writing. I decided that more, rather than less structure in the exercises was desirable, and that prose might prove more efficacious than poetry. I therefore revived a method I had used at the College on previous visits, of presenting the class with a couple of paintings. With one class it was Goya's 'Portrait of Dona Isobel Lobo di Porcel' and Velasquez' 'Portrait of Innocent X'. First I read a piece of prose I had written myself which described each of the above persons, leaving blanks where the students could fill in similes, metaphors, adjectives, and in some cases verbs and nouns that would produce, not only as graphic a visual effect of the persons as they were capable, but which would help point to the qualities of character underlying the purely visual impact. Naturally I went to some lengths to demonstrate the kinds of words and phrases that would do this. The next step was to get them to describe the room that the person was in themselves, unaided by anything I dictated, and thirdly they constructed a story that involved their meeting the person and the dealings they had with either one of them. I varied this exercise slightly with subsequent classes, taking first a landscape painting (Turner or Whistler) and giving each class a dictated passage as above, then getting them to draw their own pen-studies from portraits by Velasquez. I emphasised also the advantages of re-drafting, and the results from the three different classes on which I tried these methods were, in many cases very pleasing.

I took many individual classes on a variety of subjects. Frequently I went through poems by leading Australian writers and demonstrated to classes how the reading of poetry might be approached. I had read a number of the books on the English Syllabus and contributed to classes on The Power and The Glory, Measure For Measure and some poetry relating to the theme of Nuclear War. I addressed an Australian Studies group on the subject of 'The Place of the Writer in Australia', and, where asked, I spoke to classes on my own work both as a novelist and poet. During my six week stint I managed to finish the final draft of a projected book of essays entitled The Totem Ship, and to do some work on a novella I am writing on the subject of boyhood. As before I have found all the staff with whom I have had contact to be friendly and helpful. Indeed I feel like an old friend to many of them. I would like to single out for special mention the kindness and hospitality of Philip and Jenna Mead. Their generosity to myself and my family has been unstinting. I would also like to publicly thank John and Annabel Gibson, both for hospitality and for providing us with some of the requisites needful for maintaining a young baby. Finally I would like to thank The Geelong College as a whole for making both this, and all my previous residencies so enjoyable and rewarding. The residency plan that has been a part of The Geelong College life for many years is a boon to the Australian artist, whether literary or other, and, to the best of my knowledge, the College remains the only secondary school in the country to offer such residencies. I hope that exposure to the work, the knowledge and the personalities of contemporary Australian artists is of lasting benefit to the students. I am certain it is a very valuable patronage from the point of view of the artist. Alan Gould

ROGER MCDONALD

book loyalty or SORTES BOWENSE. Her literary criticism, particularly the language it works achieve what he sets out to achieve; employs. He does not look for images, Roger McDonald was born in New South therefore, reading them is both enjoyable and symbols and metaphors; he seeks to express himself. The phrase "contemporary relevance" Wales in 1941, the son of a Presbyterian instructive. minister. He was educated at various country And what does he set out to achieve? Clarity earns especial condemnation from the writer schools, at Scots College and at Sydney of physical setting and portrayal of the of historical novels. Recorded experience, University. The author of CITIZENS OF complexities of human relationships — "a well articulated and with an individual's MIST and AIRSHIP and the editor of many vague phrase, but that's what I like to write thumbprint upon it, is relevant, or at least anthologies, he stopped writing poetry in about." There must be a sharp sense of worth reading. Occasionally he feels mot1978 with the publication of 1915. That character, and the reader must be able to ivated to speak out on behalf of an underrated novel won him The Age Book of the Year and "visualise things as clearly as possible." The writer, such as Randolph Stowe, or is asked the South Australian Government Biennial novelist provides the "real background to fill to write a review. Recently, he reviewed unfavourably Schindler's Ark by Thomas Literature Prize. He has also written Slip- out an imagined world." Kenneally. He examines the novels not as a stream, and is now working on the script for the Nellie Melba television series. I inter- So Roger did a certain amount of research critic, or even as a reader, but as a writer: he viewed him when he was Creative Arts before writing his two novels. For 1915 he asks himself how successfully the novelist fellow at The Geelong College in first term. conducted many interviews and read con- solves the problem of how to express himself, temporary accounts to get a feel of what the imagining that he is the author of the book in battle at Gallipoli was actually like, though question. **** the characters were entirely his own. SLIPThe style of 1915 has often been described as The interview began with a well-rehearsed STREAM was "only vaguely" based on the cinematic and Roger has found no difficulty reply to a common question: "What began life of Charles Kingsford-Smith, but Roger adapting to television. He sees little difference your interest in poetry and writing?" Anyone learnt to fly, obtaining the Restricted Private between novel writing and script writing, expecting a prospective author to read twelve Pilot's Licence. He also made some general except that the producer usurps his function hours a day or suffer bouts of philosophic stylistic decisions about the novels: in Slip- of making plain the physical setting. In depression at the age of ten will be disapp- stream he chose to avoid the lyricism of addition, the writer suffers large constraints ointed. Roger cannot remember what he read 1915, especially when describing flights, by in his portrayal of character conflict; he must during his primary school years and his writing short, journalistic sentences. show all through actions and dialogue. Fin"compositions" always seemed to be about Asked how the idea of a novel arises and the ancial attractions, however, override these submarines and mysterious caves. He recalls, process by which it is written, he is less artistic considerations. Roger will write a however, his first literary accolade. His class assured. He begins saying how inspiration novelisation of the Nellie Melba series, "the at Bourke Public School sat beneath a play- has little place: there is more hard work. But book of the film," but he will not "plumb his ground tree, enthralled as the teacher read in he soon wanders into the "vague and mystical". depths" as much as in writing a novel full young McDonald's story. "I felt a vague A novel must be born. Writing is a "process completely on his own. He savours the sense of power" — and delight, that he could of discovery," has a "life of its own." In a opportunity of being his own producer and hold the attention of those "pretty rough novel he introduces imagination to a "res- director, to dispel the vagaries of experience kids." earched situation" and examines the psych- in a unique way. The incident did not occasion in him a self- ological states of invented characters under Andrew Rutherford conscious decision to be a writer, though he the stresses of history and of each other. A novel is a "totally imagined artefact," and he continued to compose "doodles and paradies and send-ups of my teachers." Obviously, is artificer: in writing 1915 he could choose at these had only a limited distribution. Fighter any moment to "kill off' one of his characters. pilots and prison-camp escapees dominated He finds nothing wrong with a murder or his adolescent reading, a taste for adventure serious accident even in novels (especially) that shows itself at least in the settings of his set in a quiet country town. A novel requires two published novels. He read his share of drama for the reader, but for the writer "must the classics, and the poetry studied in school. satisfy a vague yearning for expression." But it was at university that the Muse first called him, from the pages of the PENGUIN BOOK OF AUSTRALIAN VERSE. "It was a revelation to me that people were writing seriously about the country I had lived in all my life." He knows the idiom and tones of Australians, and so can produce his most convincing work in writing about Australians, not "Indians on the Amazon River or people on the French Riviera. Apparently few Australians take full advantage of this. Roger reads most new Australian novels to confirm this view, but his pleasurable reading is confined to very few authors, chiefly Elizabeth Bowen and Vladimir Nabokov. These he reads in order to learn from their style and technique. Often when writing a novel and reaching an impasse, Roger takes down a volume from the shelf and finds the solution, the turn of plot. But he denies text-

When writing actual sentences, he looks for the best way of expressing something, of clarifying and making real. Comparison is a common method. But usually ideas emerge — again mystically — from his subconscious, from the depths of his mind; he analyses, accepts or rejects them. Intuitition guides his moods and characters. Looking back over his poetry (he has not written any in eight years) he finds it bleak and gloomy, "but that's the way I wrote it." A similar resignation accompanies his observation that the Australian public does not want to read novels like Slipstream. "That's what I want to write." Nevertheless, all his writing goes through four or five drafts. Once it is published, he cannot read it again, but feels a vague sense of achievement, despite the comments of reviewers. Roger does not place much value upon 54

COMPUTERS COMPUTERS AND COMPUTING AT GEELONG COLLEGE

In a room in Geelong College there are fifteen BBC computers. The students of Year 10 have found them to be something of a challenge as they have worked through the practical assignments in their computer A student sits in the semi-dark of room C27 studies course. They have seen what it costs concentrating on a green screen and on the to write a computer program, they now know words growing on its surface. What is going how much those who use computers depend on? It's possible that our computing studies upon documentation, and how to use docustudent is asking much the same question, mentation when they have it. They have seen and for most of us the computer revolution word processing and used an editor to manhas brought us the responsibility of a new set ipulate text. They have used a spread sheet to of ideas that are to be assimilated, weighed develop a presentation of mathematical data. And they have learned about data bases by and acted upon. hunting through facts on the convicts on the In the computer revolution that has now been first fleet. In doing so they have wrestled with underway for about ten years at most, new the most common programs used on comptechnology has transformed the computer uters today, and have formed some opinions, from an expensive luxury item, inaccessible good or bad, about the computers which have to all but the very few, to the affordable tools had such an impact upon the society in which of a new force that has changed, and continues we live. to change our everyday life in more ways than we were prepared to believe. The computers are attractive too. A microThis this has forced everyone of us to adapt is second or less after the bell for recess or obvious....we use our plastic bank cards and lunch, the room is filled with students working the ubiquitous automatic teller with little on their programs or on their assignments. thought....but we are often awkward or uncomfortable when we face the problems of using the computer for ourselves. To get the most out of any tool we need to know what it can do and how to get it to do it. Computers are no different to any other tool in that way. For anyone who has opened up a box containing a brand-new computer the challenge is obvious. How does one make this complex and expensive piece of equipment function in a way that proves both useful and helpful? And for those who have tried their hand at producing a program or two, there has almost certainly come the time when foresight was lacking and the program did strange things that were not intended.

The room at these times is remarkably orderly, and the response is one of industry. Perhaps there always will be those whose response to challenge is to take delight in mastering the difficulties, but certainly the forty or fifty regular hackers who have their own directories on the system for their outside class-time projects spend many hours in what could be mistaken for enjoyment. In the past we have had computers at Geelong but the network of computers now occupying C27 is set up in what has to be one of the most attractive places to work and learn with computers. The network has the facilities to run the more sophisticated applications programs (used by most businesses and in many other areas as well) while also offering the advantages of running high level languages for the Years 11 & 12 computer science courses. Even more than this, the network has the capacity to offer each student considerable individual computer use time even beyond the required work load of the course. M. Whittle

'VICTORIA 150' After twelve months of activity the State's 'Victoria 150' celebrations have drawn to a close. With events ranging from the opening of a library on Aboriginal history at Ballarat to festivals such as Nextwave and the ANZAAS Festival of Science in Melbourne, celebrations have covered a wide spectrum of subjects concerning Victoria. In the Geelong area there have been a number of restoration projects, many focusing on Queenscliff, and there have been a number of gardening openings, concerts, and parties. Breaking away from the usually Melbournecentred tone of the celebrations final festivities in Geelong included large garden parties beginning with bells ringing from churches, public buildings and hand bells, as part of Parties in the Parks.

Hopefully the 'Victoria 150' program organised by the state committee has been successful in its aims of informing Victorians of their state's history, of how much Victoria had grown in the last one hundred and fifty years, and that the committee has managed to help all appreciate the richness and diversity of the state. It has been a long period to sustain such aims and I would like to thank Andrew Henderson for all the assistance he has given me in the last year in representing the project in the College. Daniel McGlone

IN MEMORIAM SIMON PERCY Simon, a Year Ten student, died in October. A boy, who couldn't come to terms with the demands of everyday life. A boy, who resisted the routines and practises of'so called' day to day living. A boy — an individualist who wanted to be treated as an individualist. And we, in his immediate environment, have failed to satisfy his demands, maybe, because these demands were too great, or that we didn't, or physically couldn't, give the time and energy for such individualised demands. SIMON, a boy, who needed to communicate, and did communicate, through a talent, a skill so highly developed in one so young. Fifteen years young, stood out amongst his contemporaries. This talent, this skill in jazz piano, was both enjoyed and appreciated by all who heard him. SIMON did communicate through his music. The dedication and enthusiasm displayed in his endeavors to perform in public, have been an inspiration to the musicians who worked and played along side him, and have been admired and envied by his listeners. SIMON will be remembered. On behalf of the musicians, the staff, and his friends at The Geelong College we say, SIMON — GOD BE WITH YOU. H. Hood and Tim Neal 56

SCHOOL COLOUR AWARDS HONOUR AWARDS FOOTBALL: Antony CALLAN Jason THIELE Peter WICKHAM

HOCKEY: Duncan BUTLER

SCHOOL COLOURS TENNIS: Andrew CAMERON (Re-awarded) Mark COLLINS (Re-awarded) Michael KUCHEL Kerri McCONACHY David NELSON (Re-awarded) David SPITTLE Paul TAYLOR (Re-awarded) ROWING: Sam BENJAMIN Hamish CARR Justin GANLY (Re-awarded Peter LAPPIN Rod MARKS (Re-awarded) Stuart PRUSSNER Alistair PURNELL (Re-awarded) Bruce ROLLINSON Peter WICKHAM (Re-awarded) Nicholas WYLIE Simon WYLIE (Re-awarded) Jan FISHER Christine HENDERSON Lisa LE DEUX Laurel SELLER (Re-awarded) Amanda WAIT CRICKET: Chris FAYERS Guy JOHNSTONE Allan MAJOR Steven MAJOR Simon MATTHEWS (Re-awarded) Robert PURTON Tim STEPHINSON Jason THIELE (Re-awarded)

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE 1984 90% pass rate. 99 As (last year 44). 5 As Andrew Dennis (Biology 100, Chemistry 100) Philippa Hale (Ancient Greek 100, Latin 100) Frances Keary

ROWING: Simon WYLIE

NETBALL: Angela DIMMICK Joanna UTTING

FOOTBALL: Mark BAIN Tony BILLMAN Craig BUTLER Ross CALDOW Antony CALLAN (Re-awarded) Robert DAVIES Chris FAYERS Tony HAND Alastair LEE Shane MIDDLETON Dean MOLONEY Bruce ROLLINSON David SPITTLE Tim STEPHINSON Jason THIELE (Re-awarded) Peter WICKHAM Simon WYLIE HOCKEY: Duncan BUTLER Hamish CAMERON Michael HEAD Andrew HOWARTH Tim NEAL Neal VARGHESE ATHLETICS: Phillip Black (Re-awarded) Peter Wickham (Re-awarded) Matthew Courtnay ATHLETICS: Phillip BLACK (Re-awarded) Peter WICKHAM (Re-awarded) Matthew COURTNAY Chris FAYERS Richard HILL Peter LAPPIN

4 As Elizabeth Everist (English 100) Peter Quinlivian (Politics 100) Nathan Cameron David Clark Karen Goldsworthy Andy Lau Paul Norbury Gilbert Yu Andrew Rutherford a Year 11 student gained 100 in Ancient Greek. In the following subjects a 100% pass rate was achieved: 58

Anna RIAL (Re-awarded) Alithea REID Helen NEELY Catherine DICKINSON Kerri McCONACHY BASKETBALL: Sophie GEBHARDT Blair HARRIGAN Andrea LESTER Tim MORPHY GIRLS' HOCKEY: Jan FISHER Kerrie GRIFFITHS Helen NEELY NETBALL: Felicity BALLARD Tricia BIDDLE Christine DIMMICK Janine ELLIOTT Meghan FIELD Sonya GRAY Nicole HAEBERLE Julie HUMPHREYS Fiona McKENZIE Susan PICKERING Robyn RAEBURN Melissa STEPHENS Katharine TARR Caroline TAYLER Jane UTTING GENERAL COLOURS: Craig BUTLER (services to Athletics) Stewart WILLIAMS (Fencing) Kerrie GRIFFITHS (services to Cricket)

Ancient Greek Drama English as a second language English Literature Graphic Communication Italian* Latin Legal Studies* Music B * studied externally In Biology 10 of the 60 candidates gained As, in Chemistry 14 of the 44 candidates, in Physics 10 of the 34 candidates.

ROLL YEAR 9 ABBOTT, Ian J. ANDREWS, Susan K. ANGWIN, Louise ANGWIN, Sally APTED, Bruce R. ARSENIJEVIC, Peter M. ATKINS, Damon W. BALLARD, Sonja BEAMISH, Benjamin L. BELL, Simon J. BENNETT, Jamie J. BENT, Markham S. BETT, James W. BLACK, James P. BRAITHWAITE, Helen C. BRENNER, Anthony V. BURN, Anne M. BUTLER, Pauline R. CALVERT, Tom L. CAMERON, Adam N. CAMPBELL, Duncan E. CASSIDY, Anna E. CHOW, James K. CODE, Genevieve R. COLOMBIES, Luc B. COTTON, James M. CROWTHER, Jacqueline DEMO, Anthony R. DENAHY, John F. DICKINSON, George H. DONALDSON, Mathew P. DOUGHTY, Campbell J. DOWNEY, William S. D U F F , Benjamin P. DUNLOP, Grant M. DUNSTONE, Matthew J. EDGE, Stewart W. EDWARDS, Timothy T. EKSTEDT, Peter D. ELLIS, Timothy D. ENGELER, Karl John W. FARRALL, Jeremy M. FARRELL, Antoinette FLEET, Caleb FOSTER, Claire FOWLER, David V. FRAME, Rohan D. FROST, Matthew H. GEBHARDT, Anna M. GILLESPIE, Amanda J. GOW, Iain A. GRACE, Mark T. GRANT, Sophie L. GUSTKE, Andrew D. HALE, Alison R. HARVEY, Megan E. HATTON, Louise C. HAWKINS, Caitilin A. HAY, David W. HINE, Rachel-Jane K.

HOBDAY, Simone M. HORNE, Fraser J. HORVAT, Steven HUNTER, Alastair D. HYLAND, David J. HYNES, Michael A. INGPEN, Thomas . JONES, Catherine G. KAADEN, Caroline N. KENNETT, Matthew J. KINNANE, Martin J. KIRBY, Stephen A. KUCHEL, Steven W. KUTTY, Anandraj LAKEY, Simon G. LANYON, Kim M. LAPPIN, Anya E. LAWLER, Jason P. LAWLER, Rebecca J. LEIGH, Catherine M. LEIGH, Stuart M. LEONARD, Fiona J. LETHBRIDGE, Rosamond D. LEY, David C. LONG, Fiona L. MacMILLAN, Jillian K. MATHEWSON, Grant B. MATTHEWS, David R. MESSENGER, Anne L. MESSINGER, Natalie A. MEYERHOFER, Todd C. MISSEN, Troy S. MITTON, David W. MOORE, David L. MOORE, Simone K. MOTTERAM, Stephen J. MURPHY, Dale F. MacFARLANE, Nicole L. McARTHUR, Robert G. McDONALD, Simone D. McGLONE, Sarah C. McGREGOR, Katharine E. McKENZIE, Jane NEAL, Andrew J. NEARY, Christopher J. NELSON, Jason A. NELSON, Michael J. NELSON, Fiona J. NEWNHAM, Daniel T. NG, Chun Kit O'BRIEN, Kelly L. O'GRADY, Lyndal L. PALMER-MORGAN, Adam G. PEARSON, Kelly M. PERKINS, David T. PRIEST, Craig A. PURCELL, Catherine L. REID, Stephanie L. ROBERTSON, David K. ROBINS, James M.

ROYAL, Campbell L. RUTHERFORD, Nicholas J. RYAN, Adrian M. SHEPPARD, Annabelle I. SHIRLOW, Philippa J. SINGER, Samala SKOKO, Ivan SMITH, Cameron P. SMYTH, Neil A. SPRAGUE, Jason A. STANDFIELD, Emma J. STONEY, Andrew W. SYNOT, Mark A. TARR, Katharine J. TATTERSALL, Rodney D. TAVERNER, Toby L. TAYLOR, Lyndell R. TERRIER, Richard S. THACKER, Louise E. THIELE, Cameron O. THIESSEN, David J. THOMSON, James D. TUCKER, Susan J. TUCKER, David A. VERRELL, Susan L. VERWOERT, Justin R. WAIT, Andrew R. WHITE, Nicole J. WHITE, James F. WILKINSON, Guy P. WILLIAMS, Andrew A. WILLS, Stewart G. WILSON, David R. WOOLIVER, Michael B. WOOLNOUGH, Benjamin D. YOUNG, Lisa J. ZUMPE, Adrian M. ZUZIC, Dean E.

YEAR 10 BACKWELL, Richard W. BALL, David C. BATES, Kathryn E. BEACH, Geoffrey R. BELL, Phillip G. BELLIS, Trudi-Anne BENHAM, Scott R. BIDDLE, Tricia G. BLACKBURN, Arthur D. BOYD, Ritchie J. BUBB, Felicity J. BUBB, Caroline S. BUCHANAN, Dugald H. BUCKHAM, Kym M. CAMERON, Andrew C. CAMERON, Hamish A. CAVE, Simon A. CHOW, Clement COLE, Gavin M. COLLINS, Mark A. CONDER, Alastair M. COULSON, Allistair R. COURTNEY, Matthew B. COUSEN, Catherine E. CRONK, Andrew W. CUD A, Dominic CUMMINS, Nicholas J. CURRIE, Roderick G. DEN-DRYVER, Paul A. DENAHY, Sally L. DEWAARRD, Andrea J. DIMENT, Darryl E. DIMMICK, Christine A. DUNN, Michael J. DeVRIES, Timothy J. EDGE, James D. EMMERSON, David G. ERWIN, Carolyn M. EVANS, Huw L. FREDERICKS, Simon P. GANLY, Christopher A. GIVOYE, Tania R. GRAHAM, Robert G. GRAHAM, Ann C. GRIFFITHS, Clinton J. GROTEGOED, Paul A. HALL, Robynne M. HALL, Michael C. HAMPSHIRE, James D. HANSEN, Anja A. HARRIS, Trevor S. HEARN, Simon B. HEATH, D'Arcy S. HEATHER, Steven C. HERCUS, Matthew G. HILL, Richard A. HOBDAY, Nicole M. HOLDSWORTH, Stephen M. HOWIE, Richard G. HUDSON, Nicholas A.

HUMPHREYS, Julie M. HUTCHESSON, Wesley J. JACKMAN, Stephen L. JENNINGS, Richard T. JOHNSTON, Lyndon J. JONES, Andrew C. KELLETT, Nigel M. LEE, Stuart M. LEES, Mark D. LEGGATT, Stuart M. LESTER, Christopher J. LITTLER, Roslyn J. LOGAN, Andrew G. LeGRIFFON, Ian N. MADDERN, Anthony N. MAJOR, Kurt A. MATHEWSON, Paul A. MEYER, Shane L. MIDDLETON, Paul T. MORRISON, Stephen J. MURPHY, Stephen J. McCANN, Katherine H. McCANN, Rachelle J. McDONALD, Simon A. McDOWALL, Bradley W. McGREGOR, Sarah M. McKENZIE, Dean S. NEELY, Helen P. NELSON, David A. NEWTON, Anthony E. NG, Diana K. NICHOLLS, Lisa J. O'HARA, Andrew J. PAYNE, Timothy L. PETTITT, David A. PHILIPS, Julie E. PIERCE, Stephen G. POULSTON, Angus C. POWER, Cliff A. PRICE, Vicki L. PRUSSNER, Glen L. PURTON, Mathew J. RANKINE, Jennifer A. REID, Alithea K. RIAL, John R. RICHMOND, Colin M. ROBERTSON, Paul J. ROBINSON, Joanna SADHAI, Ravin SCHUSTER, Lisa A. SCOTT, Julian B. SELLE, Lachlan J. SELLER, Paul L. SEWELL, Andrew P. SIMONS, Lloyd K. SMITH, Melissa L. SMITH, Kirsten M. SMYTH, Craig A. SPRY, Alison STEWART, Paul E.

STOKES, Melissa J. TAYLER, Caroline A. TAYLOR, Paul M. TRETHOWAN, Cameron, A. TUCKER, Penny TUNG, Simon A. TYMMS, Robert J. UTTING, Jane VAN KAMPEN, Aaron J. VAN LOON, Peter C. VISSER, Grant D. WALTER, Justine M. WARING, Katrina J. WARREN, Clive J. WAUCHOPE, Jocelyn K. WEDDELL, Damian R. WHITE, Kathryn L. WHITEHEAD, Nicola J. WIFFEN, Mark D. WILLIAMS, Mark, A. WILLIAMS, Susan J. WILLIAMS, Geoffrey F. WILMOT, Nicholas J. WISE, Glen D. YEE, Christopher A.

YEAR 11 ANDERSON, Rochelle APTED, Elizabeth S. BAIN, Caroline L. BARBER, Ian G. BARKLA, Anthony H. BARNET, Peter R. BENJAMIN, Samuel P. BLACK Catherine J. BLAMEY, Kim M. BOSTON, Rachel C. BOURKE, Siobhan BOWERS, Scott B. BRACHER, Matthew BRIGGS, Adrian C. BROWN, Andrew J. CAKE, Tania L. CAMPAGNOLO, Paula CAMPBELL, Angus A. CARR, Hamish J. CARSON, Jamie D. CARSON, Sara J. CHAN, Chinglyna C. CHAN, William W. CHISHOLM, Joanne CLARK, Philip R. COLE, Leonie K. CONNELLY, James D. COOPER, Simon K. COUSEN, Helen L. DAVIS, Leah J. DENNIS, Catherine M. DICKSON, James A. DRUCE, Naomi J. DURANTE, Simon M. DYKE, Timothy R. EDWARDS, Simon A. EG AN, Bronwyn L. ELLIOTT, Janine R. ELLIS, Felicity J. EVANS, Dean A. FERNBACH, Amanda A. FIELD, Meghan E. FLEET, Adam FOSTER, Lisa FRAMPTON, Wendy M. GALLOWAY, Glen P. GARDNER, Robert C. GOGGIN, Brett W. GOW, Heather L. GRANT, Lisa M. GROTEGOED, Natalie S. HAMILTON, Adam R. HATTON, Katherine N. HAY, Annabel J. HAYDON, Jodie L. HEAD, Mathew D. HEARD, Duncan A. HELMER, Jonathon C. HENDERSON, Kym M.

HERRICK, Justine N. HOOD, Peter J. IDLE, Christopher W. JAMES, Peter M. JENKYN, Sadie A. JOHNSTONE, Guy S. JONES, Stephen M. LAMONT, Anthony P. LAPPIN, Colleen L. LAWLER, Samantha J. LAWRENCE, Dean A. LEGGATT, William A. LEGGATT, Duncan R. LEIGH, Alison V. LEWIS, Gavin R. LOMAS, Jacqueline M. MADDERN, Paul J. MAJOR, Steven C. MATTHEWS, Simon J. MERKELBACH, Walter MISSEN, Brett A. MITCHELL, Amanda E. MITTON, Alastair G. MOORE, Christopher R. MOTTERAM, Roger W. MOUSSI, Richard N. MUNYARD, Tanya M. McARTHUR, John W. McCALL, Rebecca H. McGLONE, Daniel N. McKENZIE, Emily A. NEWMAN, Donna L. NEWNHAM, Mark NEWTON, Michael W. O'BRIEN, Terri-Ann OLSEN, Melissa J. ORCHARD, Leigh E. PALMER, Andrew C. PARKER, Julie M. PARKER, Geoffrey J. PARKES, Julie M. PATTISON, Dale A. PETERS, Brett B. PRUSSNER, Stuart D. PURNELL, Alistair N. PURTON, Louise E. RAE, Scott G. RAEBURN, Robyn E. RANKINE, Lisa J. READ, Amanda J. RIAL, Anna F. RIDEOUT, Craig S. ROUTLEY, Andrew H. RUSSELL, Susan E. SAUNDERS, Emma S. SCHMIDT, Andreas SCHNEIDER, Karen L. SIMKIN, David G. SIMONSEN, Michael R. SMYTH, Gillian C.

STEPHENS, Melissa A. STEPHENS, David N. STEWART, Matthew J. STONEY, Catherine M. TAIG, Nicholas J. TARR, Richard M. TATTERSALL, Bradley D. THE, Walter S. THOMPSON, Lauren E. TOWAN, Dale L. TRETHOWAN, Christopher J. TRIBE, Philip J. VEARY, Andrew T. VERGINIS, Helen VERWOERT, Paul D. WAUGH, Richard C. WELLAM, Christopher J. WETTENHALL, Guy R. WHITE, Brian D. WILLIAMS, Stewart C. WILLIAMS, Russell J. WONG, Karen K. WONG, Eileen S. WYLIE, Nicholas J.

YEAR 12 ALLEN, Felicity L. ANGUS, Timothy G. ARMYTAGE, James S. BACKWELL, James L. BAIN, Mark A. BALLARD, Felicity BARKER, Stephen BAYLEY, Georgina H. BEAUMONT, Christopher J. BETT, Andrew W. BILLMAN, Anthony R. BLACK, Phillip J. BLACKBURN, Sarah J. BUTLER, Duncan J. BUTLER, Craig A. CALDERAZZO, Louise E. CALDOW, Ross W. CALLAN, Antony P. CHALMERS, Simon J. CHARLES, Catherine V. CHEATLEY, Jennifer M. CUMMING, Robert J. CUMMINS, Katie B. DANIEL, Elizabeth M. DA VIES, Robert S. DA VIES, Meredith K. DEWAARD, Catherine A. DICKINSON, Catherine E. DIMMICK, Angela F. DeVRIES, Judy A. EAGLES, Jacqueline A. ENGELER, Bridgette L. FAYERS, Christopher J. FISHER, Jan FLAVEL, Fiona L. FOX, Mark J. GALLOWAY, Nicholas A. GANLY, Justin R. GEBHARDT, Sophie C. GOW, Rohan S. GRAHAM, Scott D. GRAHAM, Damian M. GRAY, Sonya A. GREGORY, Margaret L. GRIFFITHS, Kerrie R. HAEBERLE, Nicole C. HALL, Timothy J. HAND, Anthony R. HARRIGAN, Blair A. HEAD, Michael A. HEATH, St. John G. HENDERSON, Christine M. HENDERSON, Andrew A. HERCUS, Benjamin J. HOWARD, Rodger D. HOWARTH, Andrew J. HOWIE, Donald I. HUTCHINS, Peter R. IDLE, Georgina G. JENKYN, Clare R. JOHNS, Scott R. JONES, David P. KUCHEL, Michael R. LAPPIN, Peter D.

LEE, Robert A. LEEDER, Nicole M. LEIGH, Wendy J. LESTER, Andrea L. LIBBY, Jacqueline S. LeDEUX, Elisabeth M. MAJOR, Allan D. MAK, Christine S. MALAKELLIS, Michael G. MANWARING, Michaela J. MARKS, Rodney D. MESTITZ, Jessica K. MIDDLETON, Shane P. MOLONEY, Dean MORPHY, Timothy J. MORPHY, James B. MORRISON, Geoffrey D. MYERS, Robert F. McCONACHY, Kerri A. McKENZIE, Fiona A. NEAL, Timothy J. NELSON, Andrew P. NEWNHAM, Debra A. OBRANOVICH, Boris E. PATTERMANN, Judy A. PEARCE, Guy E. PEEL, Andrew G. PHILLIPS, John M. PICKERING, Susan J. PIERINI, Esther R. PURTON, Robert J. RADCLIFFE-SMITH, Robert J. RADOVANOVIC, Peter RIKARD-BELL, Andrew C. ROBERTSON, Margaret R. ROBINSON, Louise ROLLINSON, Robert B. RUTHERFORD, Andrew J. RYAN, Russell A. SAVERY, Duncan SELLER, Laurel N. SIKETA, Lillianne G. SIMPSON, Janine M. SKEDD, Cameron W. SMURTHWAITE, Philip J. SPITTLE, David H. STEEL, Bruce C. STEPHINSON, Timothy M. TANG, Simon H. THIELE, Jason S. TRETHOWAN, Kirsten A. TYMMS, Ian J. UTTING, Joanna M. VARGHESE, Neal WAIT, Amanda L. WARD, Malcolm S. WENLOCK, Jason C. WETTENHALL, Angus W. WICKHAM, Peter S. WILSON, Milana P. WOODS, Karen A. WRIGHT, Francesca N. WYLIE, Simon G.