The Altera Terra - December 2018

TheAltera Terra December 2018 | Edition 1

Welcome to the

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4 A SOLID FOUNDATION IN DARWIN 14 CINDERILLA

18 NEW ERA IN SPORT

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From the Principal

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A Solid Foundation in Darwin

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The Building of a Boarding Community

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Experiencing Life’s Challenges

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Stars Foundation and Clontarf Academy

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Social Justice

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The Arts

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Reading for Life

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Robocup Robotics Competition Parents & Friends Cocktail Party

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A New Era in Sport

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2019 Student Leaders ELC Wins First Prize at Darwin Show

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Captain’s Corner

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Old Haileyburians Association

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10 17 Produced by Haileybury Rendall School 6057 Berrimah Road, Berrimah NT 0828

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Editorial Enquiries: marketing@haileybury.vic.edu.au For more information about Haileybury Rendall School visit www.haileyburyrendall.com.au

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Principal’s

Report

Welcome to our first Altera Terra magazine. The Latin “Altera Terra” was included in the first crest created by Haileybury founder Charles Rendall, the founder after whom our School in Darwin is named. The words “Altera Terra” translate to “in another land”.

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harles Rendall was a graduate of Haileybury College in England. He migrated from England after studying at Oxford University and taught at the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Grammar. He then decided to open a school in Melbourne. He named it Haileybury College after his school in England.

We thought it fitting to give our new magazine this title given the importance of the Rendall name to our school and as we are creating another new school “in another land”.

This year has been an amazing journey for our school community. To open a new school at any time is a huge challenge, but to do it when inheriting both the successes and failures of another school creates additional complexity.

In deciding what our goals would be for this foundational year I reflected on the need to bring the highly successful culture of Haileybury to Darwin and at the same time rebuild from the recent years of Kormilda College.

Haileybury is renowned in Australia and China for its academic excellence and it was a given that this had to be our highest priority. We unapologetically are striving to be the top academic school in Darwin.

There has been a strong and new emphasis on teacher quality and student effort. As these two factors improve we will see a steady dramatic improvement in academic standards.

The past few years were challenging for the School community so an obvious goal was to build a strong sense of community and have everyone proud to belong to Haileybury Rendall School.

We wanted everyone in the School to be talking positively about their experience. As we move towards 2019 all indicators suggest we have made significant progress in achieving this goal. The best indicator of this is the wonderful enrolment growth we have for next year.

The final goal set for the School community was to have high expectations in every area of our operations. We continue to strive for to achieve this goal and we will no doubt raise the expectations again next year having learned from our foundation year experiences.

This year has been an amazing journey for our School community

This year has been a wonderful journey and my thanks and congratulations to the teachers, students and the parent community for the welcoming manner in which the changes created by Haileybury Rendall School have been embraced.

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A Solid Foundation

in Darwin

There is considerable pride in being part of something new with a strong network of schools

Excitement, challenges and academic achievement have marked Haileybury Rendall School’s Foundation Year in Darwin.

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taff, students and parents have embraced their new learning program and environment, which brings the best of a Haileybury education to the Northern Territory.

Haileybury Rendall School Principal Mr Craig Glass says students have noticed a significant jump in academic standards and responded very well to the challenge.

They also appreciate the improved facilities and boarding house renovations. “The theme for the students has been around growth mindset and grit,” Mr Glass says.

“The Junior School Program of explicit instruction has been very well received and there was a significant jump in NAPLAN results across all year levels, but particularly in the Junior School.”

The Darwin community has responded positively to the new school’s strong culture.

“Parents and students are very pleased with the program and are spreading the word that the School is excellent, and the students are happy and enjoying the change,” Mr Glass says.

“This is reflected in the strong enrolment growth for next year.”

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Within months of opening, the School had presented a successful School musical, Cinderilla, which was written and directed by Head of Drama and Dance, Mrs Janelle Cantrill.

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School parents have also formed a HRS Parents & Friends Association. It has supported the House Athletics Day, operated a barbecue at Music Under the Stars and hosted the Term 4 cocktail event.

Mr Glass hopes to make Haileybury Rendall School Darwin’s best. It has already seen academic improvement and multiple students represent the Northern Territory in their chosen sport.

Perhaps most importantly, starting a new school has been a wonderful experience for the first Principal and his staff, who have enjoyed being part of something special.

“There is considerable pride in being part of something new with a strong network of schools in Melbourne and China,” Mr Glass says.

“The new uniform is a symbol of the pride the students have in the School. Staff have embraced the change and there is strong collegiality.”

Mr Glass will use what he has learned so far to further improve School programs next year. Part of that is enhancing his Aboriginal education knowledge.

The Executive Team has learned a lot about Aboriginal education and boarding and will continue to make improvements to ensure the best possible boarder experience and education.

“We knew the program would challenge the students and it has,” Mr Glass says. “The students have accepted the challenge and, rather than give up, have put their minds to doing their best.”

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2018 marked the inauguration of Haileybury Rendall School to the Darwin community and saw boarders welcomed back to wonderfully refurbished facilities at Dewarra Boarding House.

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he mantra this year in boarding has been ‘effort is everything and support is everywhere’.

Engendering an environment of respect and an ideology of positivity is paramount to success in any school and our boarding is no different.

Haileybury Rendall School’s boarding culture is one that we have endeavoured to build on respect earned over time, trust gained through experience, and confidence built through achievement.

However, that is only half the battle. It is also our attitude and approach, our persistence through hardship and resilience against adversity that has seen us through the school year.

Perhaps the most considerable change in boarding has been the new culture of expectations, holding students to high standards of behaviour and engagement with learning. Both students and staff alike, led by Head of Boarding Mr Andrew Junge, deserve high praise for not only embracing but flourishing with the new standard.

This is evident in everyday happenings, as boarders continue to achieve across all spheres of schooling life, fully espousing the mantra that ‘effort is everything and support is everywhere’.

This methodology has allowed a space for students to grow and excel not only as individuals but as a collective.

Building community is one of the objectives for Haileybury Rendall School this year and it is one that is also deeply embedded in boarding life.

Being part of a boarding community centres on understanding those around you, extending empathy and consideration. Creating an environment to nurture these kinds of positive relationships underpins everything we do. Mr Junge commented that he “continues to be in awe of how friendly, open and fun our boarders are”.

Stating that “we are the lucky ones here at Haileybury Rendall School”.

Being part of a boarding community centres on understanding those around you

Some of our boarders are notoriously shy, but opportunities to demonstrate their brimming pride for the School do not go unnoticed. Engaging in activities such as meeting and welcoming prospective families on School Tours and at the Haileybury Rendall School stall at the Royal Darwin Show, they spoke to families about the opportunities and education on offer.

The students were respectful, confident and engaging, representing the boarding community and School with enthusiasm and integrity, saying that “we feel part of this place doing these things”.

This year’s achievements have put the School on the right path to building a diligent and welcoming boarding community that in turn supports the fantastic, larger schooling community of Haileybury Rendall School.

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Experiencing life’s

Challenges

Nothing beats real life experience, which is why Haileybury Rendall School’s Experiential Learning Program offers a range of exhilarating and challenging adventures.

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tudents visit amazing locations including Litchfield National Park (Year 7) Douglas Station (Year 8) Jindare Station and Umbrawarra Gorge (Year 9) and Lake Argyle (Year 10).

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Working together with their peers and teachers in challenging conditions to achieve positive outcomes builds strong working relationships

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Activities are integrated into school life through academic and pastoral streams, allowing students to share cross-cultural experiences and physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual challenges.

The compulsory program sees experiences become progressively more remote and challenging.

It begins in Year 2 with a camp on school grounds.

Activities gradually become longer and more adventurous until the Year 10 self-led sea kayak journey in the remote East Kimberley region.

Challenging activities seek to create independent, capable and environmentally aware young adults who can work as a group to overcome physical and mental challenges in remote environments.

Head of Outdoor Education Mr Nick Wilkesmann says students learn a variety of outdoor living and travel skills, which allows them to embark upon long trips in remote areas in a safe, enjoyable and environmentally friendly fashion.

Among many others, these skills include rock climbing and abseiling, mountain biking, gorge exploration, packing and carrying a hiking pack, expedition cooking and group problem solving.

“The programs are designed to challenge students physically, emotionally and socially, with groups encouraged to make their own camping and navigation decisions and then enjoy the real-world consequences”, Mr Wilkesmann says.

“Working together with their peers and teachers in challenging conditions to achieve positive outcomes builds strong working relationships that last for students’ entire school career and beyond.”

The program takes students to many of the Top End’s most awe-inspiring locations.

“One of the advantages of the expedition-style travel used in the program is the ability to access and visit incredible gorges and rock art sites that aren’t known by or accessible to the general public,” Mr Wilkesmann says.

“The final program, being the Lake Argyle sea kayak expedition, is for many students the highlight of their time at school.”

YEAR 7: LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK Year 7 students completed their first four-day Litchfield National Park program this year, where they discovered hidden off-track secrets and swam in secluded water holes most people never see.

The students used water-testing skill they learned in Science classes to see if Florence Creek was suitable for drinking. They also bush walked, snorkelled in Florence Falls, built rafts and slacklined in Shady Creek.

The program aims to develop self-management skills, initiative and leadership while moving away from supported programs and into selfreliant expeditions.

YEAR 8: DOUGLAS STATION The five-day Douglas Station program saw Year 8 students hike more than 10 km while carrying a backpack with everything their group needed to survive outdoors.

Douglas Station allows Haileybury Rendall School to use private land around Depot Creek and Butterfly Gorge for the journey-based expedition, which is more remote and challenging than the Year 7 program.

Students cooked by camp fire and camp stoves, navigated off-track bushwalk sections, explored gorges and mountain biked more than 20 km.

All honed their life and leadership skills while building empathy and environmental understanding.

YEAR 9: JINDARE STATION AND UMBRAWARRA GORGE Jindare Station is a private cattle station near Umbrawarra Gorge that is of great significance to the local Wagiman people.

Our Year 9 students had the privilege of mountain biking, bush walking, rock climbing and abseiling in this unique natural environment.

The five-day program focuses on extending comfort zones, group success and understanding sustainability.

The many challenges included digging a pit latrine and carrying supplies and all rubbish items. Solo time enabled students to reflect on the experience in terms of themselves, others and the environment.

YEAR 10: LAKE ARGYLE Year 10 students spent eight days at Lake Argyle in WA’s East Kimberley region.

After an epic bus trip, small groups used kayaks or canoes to explore the incredibly remote and spectacularly beautiful Lake Argyle.

Students spent six days on the water with all their equipment, changing campsites each day as they explored Australia’s second largest dam.

They caught hundreds of fish, had amazing rock jumps and viewed inspirational sunsets.

As a result, students returned feeling that they could look after themselves and their peers in a harsh and remote environment.

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Stars Foundation Naidoc

Celebrations

NAIDOC is a significant week for the Indigenous members of our Haileybury Rendall School community.

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t’s perhaps even more so for the Stars girls this year with the theme of “because of her I can”, encouraging us to be both reflective in looking back as well as aspirational in looking forward.

The Stars girls participated in many discussions and writing sessions in the lead-up to the whole-school NAIDOC day celebrations, reflecting on what the theme means to each of them individually and the important women who stand out as role models to them.

In one activity, students made posters with captions of how the theme relates to them, holding up cards with expressions of bravery, resilience and pride.

On the day of the whole-school celebrations, the Stars girls facilitated an

Clontarf Academy Just before the end of Term 2, Clontarf Middle School boys drove down the Sturt Highway en route to Dundee Beach for an overnight camp.

he short trip was a much-anticipated and rewarding break for the boys who put forward their best efforts throughout Term 2.

On arrival at The Dundee Lodge, camp was quickly set up before the boys rushed to the beach to dig their toes into the sand. After playing some beach soccer and rugby, foraging for shells and wondering the vast, sandy beaches of Dundee, it was time to head back to camp and start preparing dinner. On the walk back the boys collected firewood, taking turns to carry the heavy load.

The night concluded with dinner under the stars at the lodge, followed by everyone gathering around the fire, toasting marshmallows and telling stories before falling asleep.

Friday’s breakfast was cooked over the campfire before packing up and heading for Litchfield National Park to explore. First stop was Buley Rockhole where the boys spent a couple hours swimming before having lunch and moving onto Florence Falls.

The bus drive back was a very quiet one with everyone falling asleep. In the words of Year 7 student Demetrius Farrell, “camp was fun, it was my first time going to Dundee so it made the trip even better… Can’t wait for the next camp with Clontarf”.

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The entire School cohort was given the opportunity to place its painted handprint on a canvas, to later be adorned with the words of this year’s theme “because of her I can” and displayed in the Stars room at Haileybury Rendall School.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed coming together to make their mark on the collective painting, sporting big smiles and high spirits. These activities combined to be a successful and meaningful NAIDOC celebration and a fun day for all and a wonderful welcome to the end of the term.

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art activity for the community involving two huge canvases and some vibrantly coloured pots of paint.

Well done to all the boys who participated in 2018, we look forward to the next one!

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Social Justice sony Foundation

Children’s Holiday Camp During the semester break the School hosted the first Haileybury Rendall School Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp.

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his camp provides much-needed respite for families of children with disabilities, offering fun activities and excursions during the school holidays.

importance of the role and how they can support and influence the children at the camp.

The next activity that was waiting for our campers was a visit to our school for some amazing science experiments with Mrs Claire Elliston. Everyone had fun making water rockets launch into the air and learning how food colouring in milk reacts when a little detergent is added to it. The campers also created some very colourful artwork with food dye and shaving cream to take home.

The camp was held in the newly refurbished Gumimba House at the School’s boarding facility, with Years 11 and 12 students volunteering to participate at the camp as the main caregivers.

Each year, the camp has a theme that influences the program and this year’s theme was ‘Underwater’ with lots of water-related activities.

The first excursion was to Lake Leanyer, where the children explored the area, play in the water and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Time during the excursions allows the campers to connect and get to know their carers in a relaxed and fun environment. This is just the beginning of a life-changing bond between the campers and carers.

It was an honour and privilege to be entrusted by the families to care for and entertain their children for the weekend. The entire weekend was filled with fun and laughter and many great memories.

The students had a wonderful opportunity to understand the

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World’s Greatest

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the World’s Greatest Shave.

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ince its inception, the Leukaemia Foundation has raised more than $200 million to help Australians with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related disorders survive blood cancer and live a better life.

Haileybury Rendall School joined the anniversary celebrations by gathering in the quadrangle to enjoy a lunch break of barbeque, beats and bald heads!

Students and staff from Middle and Senior Schools said goodbye to their locks while the Junior School kept the hair-colouring station busy. Collectively, they raised just over $3,000 for blood cancer research.

We aim to increase the number of House activities and lunchtime activities to continue to build School spirit and pride.

People brave enough to shave their heads: Joshua Hunter (Year 9), Emily Mitchell (Year 9), Jemima Harnden (Year 10), Tyson McQuinn (Year 10), Brendon Minkulk (Year 11), Caylis Pierik (Year 11), Vincent Thorbjornsen (Staff ), Kai Zeng (Staff ).

The event was capped off with staff and students rallying to convince Principal Mr Craig Glass to sport a rainbow hairstyle!

Thank you to all those who volunteered to be shaved and to Mr Vincent Thorbjornsen for coordinating the event.

A big thank you also goes to the Student Leadership Team for helping with the colouring station, hosting, collecting donations, cooking lunch and organising the great music.

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A great vibe, School spirit and generosity were certainly evident on the day, and here’s to raising even more money in 2019.

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The arts

From the first auditions to the final curtain call, the cast and crew of The Musical Pantomime Cinderilla went above and beyond to produce a fantastic show!

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he high-energy musical combined the talent of 55 singers, dancers, actors and musicians from Years 6 to 11 who devoted much of their spare time to rehearsals over a few months.

Under the guidance of director and writer Mrs Janelle Cantrill, our Head of Drama and Dance, the students worked together to interpret their own version of the traditional Cinderella fairytale and incorporate a ‘Territory’ flavour.

Cinderilla director Mrs Janelle Cantrill saw at first hand the excitement and dedication from the students.

“Their commitment to excellence has been truly

amazing. I am so proud of these students, they have given themselves to this production with everything they have and committed countless hours of their time to come to rehearsals, after school and on weekends.”

A highlight in this pantomime was the hilarious audience participation and laughter throughout the show, thanks to the addition of some whacky new characters like Elvis Presley the Fairy God Father!

This has been an extremely rich experience for our students and we thank everyone for their support.

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under the Stars

he Music department came together to produce a night of peaceful music and family fun in the School Quadrangle, which also marked the end of Darwin’s ‘dry season’.

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For many of our musicians this was their first public performance.

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The concert began with a selection of songs by the Junior School Choir, directed by Ms Claire Crocombe.

The contemporary vocalists also performed solos, including Cerys Hughes (Year 11) singing Scared to be Lonely; Georgia Campbell (Year 8) singing False Alarm and Amelia Knights (Year 8) who sang Waves.

Next on stage was the Year 2 Strings Ensemble to perform Shake It and Best of Baroque incorporating some splendid moves with our strings teacher Wan Ling Chang.

Under the starlit sky the concert concluded with celebratory renditions of Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll and Dancing in The Streets, performed by our Junior School and Middle School Rock Bands.

The audience was then treated to performances from the Junior Strings and Wind ensembles, along with a number of soloists including Max Junge (Year 3) on voice; Evelyn Junge (Year 2) classical guitar; Victoria Papalitsas (Year 8) and Elizabeth Cox (Year 7) on flute.

Thank you to Mrs Lilla Wellington who rehearsed with the bands throughout Term 3, and to Mrs Kate Pickering of the Parents & Friends Committee for providing the delicious barbecue and refreshments.

My Country Earlier in the year Haileybury Rendall School Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students presented their own art exhibition, My Country, with great success.

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n attendance were Haileybury Rendall School Principal Mr Craig Glass and Haileybury CEO | Principal Mr Derek Scott. The Learning Centre was full of excited parents, friends and students all hoping to find a piece of art to take home.

The artwork on display was a culmination of the VCAL students’ artistic endeavours throughout the year, inspired by their own research and a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Some of the pieces were even inspired by personal experience. “My artwork is about a lot of different things like me being away from my mum” – Tahlia Rynski (Year 12).

The artwork included wooden letterboxes and traditional Aboriginal paintings, fitting with the theme. The design and technical drawing elements of the letterboxes were also part of the students’ Numeracy unit.

The class members worked together to decide on the date, location, promotion and delivery of the exhibition.

Through this process they were able to gain practical skills, learning how to manage different tasks and stage an event.

When asked about displaying his artwork, Philip Ahfat (Year 12) wasn’t nervous at all, saying “I was confident because I was proud of my artwork”.

Congratulations to all the students and staff involved on a wonderful celebration of art and culture.

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Reading

for Life

Reading is one of life’s joys and an essential skill that helps students in all subjects.

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t Haileybury Rendall School, reading is celebrated and encouraged in many ways, both at School and at home. Book Week is a big part of this.

Run by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, the week celebrates Australian children’s literature and unites children with books through wonderful activities.

It is a major highlight of our school year, thanks to teachers and librarians who work hard to instil in students a love of reading.

Head of Junior School Mrs Shelley Parkes says it is important to provide a literate environment for young children, including at home. This promotes the skills required to read independently.

“It is never too early to start reading,” she says. “Reading to an unborn child encourages brain development and allows your baby to hear your voice and establish an auditory bond at an early age.”

Mrs Parkes says it’s also possible to develop a love of reading in the internet age, as online materials can be a great educational tool.

“It is a tool to engage some reluctant readers,” she says. “As an educator, your role is to ensure the Internet Program supports the child’s learning and isn’t used in place of an effective program, such as delivering explicit instruction.”

BOOK WEEK AT HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL Haileybury Rendall School teachers rehearse reading skills, provide opportunities for students to read for pleasure, read to them and celebrate Book Week.

Junior School embraced this year’s Find Your Treasure theme with gusto.

Teachers shared their favourite picture story book and why they loved it, at our Book Week Assembly, and staff ran lunchtime activities.

Ms Gemma Morgan read short-listed books and Ms Bianca Iacono and students designed their own germ. Mrs Saffron Armand ran a book hunt with a ‘seek and find picture’, followed by Ms Nicole Woortman reading the sloth book.

The week finished with a spectacular whole-school Book Parade on the Friday with many and varied costumes on display.

THE IMPORTANCE OF READING Haileybury Rendall School is conscious of the need to encourage a love of reading from a young age, starting at home before children begin their formal education.

A research collaboration* between the Victorian Government and the University of Melbourne emphasised the importance of adults reading to pre-school children.

It found that the frequency of reading to children at a young age had a direct causal effect on their schooling outcomes, regardless of their family background and home environment.

Reading to children aged 4–5 every day had a significant positive effect on their reading skills and cognitive skills such as language and literacy, numeracy and cognition later in life.

Children read to more frequently at age 4–5 also achieved higher scores on National Assessment Program—Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests for Reading and Numeracy in Year 3.

HOW CAN PARENTS HELP Parents can help by reading regularly to their child, discussing the book with her/him and pursuing areas of interest through reading. Building a solid foundation early reaps rewards in later years.

Mrs Parkes says families can help to promote reading by:

»» visiting a local library and borrowing a book together »» showing an interest in listening to a child’s reading »» asking your child questions about a book and getting her/him to ask you questions

»» putting the phone down and being present.

“Parents are very busy and time with family is important,” Mrs Parkes says. “Reading with and to children is a great way to spend quality time together, whilst assisting with the development of literacy skills.

“By simply sharing a love of reading, you are ensuring that your child has the greatest opportunities to flourish as a lifelong learner.”

*From a summary paper based on the 2012 research report, Reading to young children: a

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head-start in life, authored by: G. Kalb and J.C. van Ours.

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We asked students and staff of all ages what their favourite book was and why.

GEMMA THIEL | YEAR 2 Scary Night by Lesley Gibbes is about a hare with a hat, a cat with a cake and a pig with a parcel. The hare, cat and pig are scared of the scary night because there are lots of creepy animal noises. This is a good book because it rhymes and it has very detailed, scary pictures. I would recommend this book to other kids because it’s interesting and a little bit funny even though its spooky!

MICHAELA HASTIE-GORDGE | YEAR 5 My favourite books are The School for Good and Evil series by Soman Chainani. I like how the author writes about fairytales and fantasy adventures. In the books the characters are trained to become fairytale heroes or villains with plenty of twists along the way.

LUKE MOLINARO-RATHSMANN | YEAR 7 My favourite books are a series called Once by Morris Gletzman. It talks about Jewish families going through WWII. The main character is a boy who tries to find his parents but comes across many other challenges. The themes can be quite strong and quite violent but I read it when I was in Year 5 and I really enjoyed it. However, it also made me cry a lot but I still couldn’t put the books down.

ELIZABETH COX | YEAR 7 My favourite books are the Ruby Redfort series. These books are about a girl called Ruby Redfort, who is an ace code cracker and a very intelligent girl. She is a part of a secret spy agency called Spectrum and gets up to a lot of mischief throughout the books. I really enjoy these types of mystery and crime books because they are interesting and have a series of events one after each other.

JACK HARITOS | YEAR 11 My favourite book is definitely Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernieres. It is a fictional account about the struggles of people living during the time of the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. I love reading this book because it tells stories of how people lived and how they viewed their society, amid the changing world around them. The characters become very realistic and their struggles are based on heart-warming true testimony.

ANDREW JUNGE | HEAD OF BOARDING The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo is a light easy read on the surface, a quirky sort of adventure story about a shepherd, that is easily read over a weekend. The theme that I enjoy most is that of the ‘Personal Legend’.

Some see it as finding yourself, I prescribe more to the belief that life is a wonderful journey. We are shaped, as individuals, by who we meet along the way, the challenges we face and the manner in which we respond and ultimately grow. I have recommended this to students, shared it with friends and read sections to classes. It always provides food for thought. At Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin we are on an incredible journey and I will revisit The Alchemist again shortly reading it through new eyes; the journey does that to you.

KERRY GLASS | ASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL (SPECIAL PROJECTS) My favourite book is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. It is a historical novel set in fictional town in England and I simply love the drama. I also enjoyed the history surrounding how cathedrals were built over generations and how these buildings were the central focus of that town, symbolically and physically.

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Robocup Robotics

Competition

The Robotics Club students from Junior and Middle Schools were proud to enter into the Robocup Robotics Competition held at Charles Darwin University earlier this year.

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he platform provided a range of schools with the chance to meet and mingle, discussing and solving problems throughout a stimulating day of group learning.

Haileybury Rendall School students managed to place second in two of the most difficult categories: Robot Soccer and Senior Robot Rescue. The Junior teams also achieved great results, finishing fifth out of almost 40 teams competing in the Junior Robot Rescue.

With the success of two second place qualifications the Rendall Robotics Club was ready and excited to shine at the

National Robocup competition held in Melbourne in October.

The competition itself spanned two days, with students from schools across Australia coming together to compete, learn and network. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves, using the opportunity to make new friends and share ideas on everything from computer programming to robot design.

The team performed admirably throughout the course of the competition, finishing in the middle of the field; an impressive achievement for its first participation.

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he stage lights of the Dance and Drama Studio were dimmed for the night as the room was dressed in fairy lights and tones of magenta in celebration of the Parents & Friends Cocktail Party on Friday, 7 November to mark a memorable first year of Haileybury Rendall School in the Territory.

It was wonderful to see families from the entire School in attendance. A real mix from across all year levels created an opportunity for people to mingle and connect with families they would not normally meet.

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A big thank you to amazing music duo Zenjango for their chilled, mellow sounds at the start of the night and upbeat tempo towards the end enticing the guests to dance.

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Cocktail Party

A New Era in

Sport

Sport has helped Haileybury Rendall School build a wonderful sense of community in its first year.

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tudents have flocked to their new Basketball and Netball teams, where they have learned valuable physical and social skills. Most importantly, they’ve had lots of fun.

Lexi Cavanagh (Year 5) was nervous initially as she hadn’t played Netball much but is now having a ball. “Once I caught the ball of few times, my nerves went away,” she says.

Max Parkes (Year 8) loves playing Basketball—and the new uniforms. “Lots of other kids have asked us about our school and we are really proud to talk about it,” he says. “Our games have been heaps of fun.”

Assistant to the Principal (Operations) Mr Andrew Parkes set up the new teams, which have attracted significant interest.

They include Under-16 and Under-18 boys Basketball teams and Years 3–4, 5–6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Netball teams. All train once a week in the School gym.

The pride that our students feel in the magenta Haileybury Rendall School Sport uniforms reflects a positive culture in our School

The Netball season finishes at the end of the year, then starts again in early 2019. The Basketball season runs until mid-March.

Mr Parkes says one of Haileybury Rendall School’s key firstyear goals was to ‘build community’ in Darwin, where sport plays a crucial role in uniting people from all cultures and ages.

“The opportunity for our students to participate in sports teams for the first time as Haileybury Rendall School has been much anticipated,” Mr Parkes says.

“The pride that our students feel in the magenta Haileybury Rendall School Sport uniforms reflects a positive culture in our School.”

Teachers coach the teams, allowing them to build relationships with students outside of the classroom.

Students also get to represent their School with pride.

Nicole Woortman and Andrew Parkes coach the Basketball teams, with the captaincy rotating each week.

Shelley Parkes, Tarrant Edwards, Georgina Blackburn and Claire Elliston coach the Netball teams with parent Sue Kendrick. The Year 10 Team coaches itself.

Parents say they have always wanted School Sport, and many have offered to help, which has promoted a sense of community in the co-curricular space.

Mr Parkes says the students are learning important lessons as part of a team and love their new sports—especially the uniforms.

“Students enjoy each other’s company and work together to win each game if they can,” he says.

“We hope that participation in these games will assist in improving the culture at our new school and give them a new sense of belonging to Haileybury Rendall School. “

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“With many new students arriving at the School, playing sport is a great way for students to mix in and bond with each other.”

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2019 student

Leaders

Haileybury Rendall School is proud to announce the 2019 Student Leaders.

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The new leaders were officially inducted at a special assembly held in October.

School Captains 5

Lily McGrath and

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Lachlan Kendrick

Arts Prefect 3

Cerys Hughes

Boarding Prefect 1

Samantha Arnold

Social Justice Prefect 2

Jack Haritos

Sports Prefect 4

Brendan Minkulk

Baru Prefect 9

Amelia Pollon

ELC wins first prize

Djarrak Prefect 10

Connor Rudd

Nganabaru Prefect 8

Connor McCabe

Pumarali Prefect 7

Bianca Warren

at Darwin Show

The ELC students engaged in a wide variety of exciting and creative activities inspired by children’s book The Gruffalo.

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equested and read at mat time, the children delighted in learning and practising the story’s accompanying song as well as the Makaton signs to go along with it.

The children became increasingly passionate about the mysterious Gruffalo, their creativity reaching new heights as they investigated further through a variety of activities, drawing, painting, role-playing, sock puppet making, writing and working collaboratively to produce a class collage.

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The children took turns cutting and pasting, adding the character’s ‘knobbly knees and turned-out toes and the poisonous wart at the end of his nose’ until their ferocious Gruffalo was done!

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The collage was entered into the Royal Darwin Show where it won first place, the children were elated and proud to see their creation on display in the community!

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As their time at school comes to an end, we spoke with our School Captains as they reflect on their schooling life.

Jacinta Hicks

HOW HAS HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL SHAPED YOUR FINAL YEAR OF STUDY?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECT AND WHY?

Haileybury Rendall has shaped my final year of study by allowing me to gain a holistic approach to all my subjects, as well as give my year a support network which has aided us throughout our last stages of schooling.

My favourite subject is Psychology. It is my favourite subject because you get to know a vast amount of knowledge regarding the human body and the mind. I find it quite fascinating because it is like you are studying yourself.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY FROM HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL? One of my favourite memories I have from attending Haileybury Rendall is when we have our assemblies, and we have to sing the School song as well as the hymn. My friends and I have great fun in singing that song as we find pride in singing it, and I haven’t had a school song since primary school, I have forgotten the joy it has brought me. I am going to miss the joy I get while singing the song and hymn.

WHAT SUBJECTS HAVE YOU BEEN STUDYING THIS YEAR? The subjects I am studying are Maths, Spanish, Language and Literature, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology. However, because I am completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) I have two extra subjects of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creative, Activity, and Service (CAS).

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR FUTURE SCHOOL CAPTAINS? My advice for our future School Captains is to have fun with the work you achieve. By being a School Captain, you get to try new activities, meet new people, and achieve many great things. When you have fun with the work, you have the ability to create a ripple effect of positive change in the world.

IN 10 YEARS I WILL BE...

In 10 years, I hope to be a psychologist, aiding individuals with special needs. My goal is to help people learn and apply for jobs because I believe that everyone deserves an equal right, whether it is for jobs or sports, we all deserve a go.

Kudzai Mapendere HOW HAS HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL SHAPED YOUR FINAL YEAR OF STUDY?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECT AND WHY?

Haileybury has shaped my final year of study by expanding further in my skills of public speaking and time management with school assessments.

My favourite subject is Spanish because I find the language so beautiful. It’s one of the most spoken languages in the world which will be useful because I plan to travel to South America one day. Also Dora The Explorer was my inspiration to learn Spanish.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY FROM HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL? During my experiences of Haileybury Rendall as of this year, my favourite memory would be the numerous amount of times I interact with the junior students. I love the idea that there isn’t that social stigma between junior students being intimidated by the senior students. That’s one of the many reasons I enjoy being a part of my school community because we have this friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Also singing the Haileybury songs, I really enjoyed them.

WHAT SUBJECTS HAVE YOU BEEN STUDYING THIS YEAR? I have been studying seven subjects; Spanish (since Year 7) Visual Arts, Mathematics Studies, Biology, Psychology, English Language & Literature and Theory of Knowledge.

Yo soy ahora muy fluente en Española!—I am now very fluent in Spanish.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR FUTURE SCHOOL CAPTAINS? My advice to future School Captains would be that it takes a lot of commitment to be a school leader and although being a School Captain comes with great privileges, you must remind yourself that you are here representing on behalf of the students and that you are willing to not only support your fellow peers, but to help create a safe school environment for everyone. I wish all the future School Captains across all Haileybury campuses good luck and my best wishes!

IN 10 YEARS I WILL BE...

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In 10 years I hope to have my own house in Brisbane with a job as a nurse practitioner in palliative care and doing lots of travelling!

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OHA NEws OHA Contacts Executive Director:

Junior Vice President:

Russell Davidson (OH ’86)

James Kemper (OH 2012)

russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au

Treasurer:

+61 3 9904 6140

Ian Clydesdale (OH ’77)

Events & Administration Coordinator:

Business Relations:

Catherine McVean

Jun Yan (OH 2005) and Meldon D’Cruz (OH 2001)

catherine.mcvean@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6141 Data Coordinator: Kylie Phillips kylie.phillips@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146 HIST Alumni Coordinator:

Gines Satchithandam (OH 2005)

Chapter Relations: Laura Rabinovich (OH 2012) and Peter Sise (OH 2000) Clubs: Andrew Bonwick (OH ’88) Andrew Hicks (OH ’80) Bernie Ladds (OH ’81)

Oliver Wang (OH 2016)

Stephanie MacLean (OH 2011)

oliver.wang@haileybury.vic.edu.au

Communication:

+61 3 9904 6146

James Kemper (OH 2012))

OHA Senior Executive

Community Relations:

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elcome to the Old Haileyburians Association (OHA) . It is appropriate that the first formal communication from the President of the OHA to the graduates of Haileybury Rendall School should be one of welcome.

We are so proud to have you join the ranks of our 15,00-plus alumni and are keen for you to understand that you will always be members of our OHA family.

The OHA is a body that works to assist in the success of all former students as they make their way throughout the rest of their life.

We run regular events across the course of each year, from reunions to business networking events, from sporting events to interstate functions. As an Old Haileyburian you are encouraged to attend as many events as you are able.

The OHA also boasts a strong network of sporting and social clubs such as; Football, Netball, Rowing, Cricket, Dance, Rock Climbing, Hockey and many others. These clubs are always looking for new members from within the OHA community.

Claire Brown (OH 2013)

Cameron Van Den Dungen (OH ’98)

Ward Caspers (OH ’86)

Senior Vice President:

YLAG:

Brad Hyde (OH ‘82)

Lawson Thomas (OH 2013)

facebook.com/oldhaileyburians

instagram.com/oldhaileyburians

Finally, if you ever need advice, guidance, or a nudge in the right direction then please always feel free to call or email the OHA Office, we’re here to help.

twitter.com/OldHailAssoc

linkedin.com/groups/390889

Cameron van den Dungen (OH ’98)

The OHA has recently launched an innovative application, suitable for both Apple and Android devices.

The app, a first for major alumni organisations in this country allows users to: »» book into any OHA event »» remain up to date with all the OHA’s latest news »» be updated on information relating to OHA Clubs »» connect with the OHA social media pages »» use their phone as a Digital Membership Card – make a secure donation to the Haileybury Foundation.

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President

President:

OHA App

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Message from the

Stay Connected oha.org.au

We have a website, OHA App and a Facebook community that will keep you up to date with all of the news and events within our network, as well as displaying a snapshot of some of our more prominent OHA members in the digital ‘Stay Connected’ series that can also be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Event Dates

2019

FRIDAY, 1 MAR Corporate Cycling Challenge FRIDAY, 3 MAY Heart to Heart THURDAY, 23 MAY OHA Networking Event FRIDAY, 9 AUGUST YOHA 2019 FRIDAY, 4 OCTOBER OHA Golf Day THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER Sydney Member Event FRIDAY, 11 OCTOBER Canberra Member Event SATURDAY, 12 OCTOBER Brisbane Member Event

Mornington, VIC Encore, St Kilda VIC The George on Collins, Melbourne VIC Venue TBC Southern Golf Club, Keysborough VIC Sydney, NSW Canberra, ACT Brisbane, QLD

Introducing the

old Haileyburians

Association

The OHA is the backbone of our School community and has nurtured lifelong connections for 115 years. With 16,000 members, the OHA allows all former students to participate in groups or clubs, receive mentoring and career development, and, most importantly, stay in touch.

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ll Haileybury Rendall School graduates automatically become OHA members.

As a welcome gift, females receive the OHA Winged Heart necklace and males the OHA tie.

The purpose of our large, vigorous organisation has historically been to:

»» promote Haileybury’s welfare and advancement through activities

AWARDS PROGRAM Each year, we present an OHA Medal for exceptional community achievement. The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards cover Arts, Business, Sport, STEM and Community. The OHA President’s Service Award goes to those working hard to serve the OHA through our clubs, Council or services.

»» keep Old Haileyburians in touch with each other

»» promote unity and good fellowship between members

»» develop member affection for Haileybury’s welfare and advancement

»» promote sport, recreation, entertainment, amusement and education among members

»» organise, manage, control and financially assist associations, clubs and teams to encourage member social interaction.

THE OHA’S VISION The OHA’s vision is to be relevant, valued and respected by the Haileybury community.

Our mission is to promote the unity, welfare and advancement of all alumni and the Haileybury community through vibrant and engaging services promoting social inclusion, compassion and community service.

The OHA assists its members to stay connected with our School through:

»» regular year-group and sporting reunions. »» 16 Sport and recreational clubs such as AFL, Climbing, Rowing, Pipes & Drums and Social Justice

»» mentoring programs for alumni of all ages and vocations.

»» more than 40 events in capital cities and overseas including networking, business lunches, a Golf Day, Cycling and young members’ event

»» an exclusive member benefits program »» a Community Grants Program for

Regardless of age, the benefits of staying connected through networking and mentoring are obvious. The Haileybury community is incredibly tight and our members love knowing that a fellow Old Haileyburian will go out of his/ her way to help.

Our well-staffed Keysborough office is always willing to help with connections and event or club enquiries. The OHA has an outstanding website and is on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. It also has a free app in the Apple store.

We warmly welcome School parents and in 2019 will establish a Past Parents network that will encourage HRS representation. Parents can join our activities, become mentors and access our Member Benefits Program.

UPCOMING EVENTS In 2019, the OHA will host a Haileybury Rendall School graduate event, with details announced early in the year.

HRS graduates can also join any OHA event or service including mentoring, clubs, YOHA (for graduates one to four years out of School) Young Professionals Networking and our Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane events.

HRS graduates can also participate in OHA activities and strategic planning through our Senior Executive or Young Leaders Advisory Group (YLAG).

We look forward to engaging with and assisting you as you continue your journey as an OHA member.

Russell Davidson (OH ’86) Director of Development and Alumni Realtions

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members volunteering in Australia or overseas.

STAYING CONNECTED

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