The Altera Terra - November 2019

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Embracing a sense of community

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6 CELEBRATING OUR VCE GRADUATES 10 MUSIC AND DRAMA 14 FUN WITH STEM

Principal’s report Our staff and students will be the driving force that makes Haileybury Rendall School the best school in Darwin.

In this Issue

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s we approach the end of our second year at Haileybury Rendall School, it is a great time to reflect on what has been achieved and how this impacts our future vision for the School.

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In the context of a declining Darwin population, our enrolments have grown from the 254 students who remained at the end of 2017 to more than 650 for the commencement of 2020. This increase has mainly been in Year 7 and below, which augurs well for future growth.

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11 Music Ensemble Concert 12 Sporting Achievements

A lot of credit for the success must go to our wonderful staff. They have been asked to manage enormous change. Most people are challenged by change but our staff, particularly the teachers, have embraced the School’s philosophy and expectations and made an enormous contribution to its success. Similarly, the students have embraced the School’s expectations.

This is never more evident than in assemblies when they sing "We are Haileybury" with great enthusiasm and pride.

Our staff and students will, through their determination, be the driving force that makes Haileybury Rendall School the best school in Darwin.

Aboriginal education and boarding were areas in which Haileybury had little experience or knowledge. Under the leadership of our Head of Boarding, Mr Andrew

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Our presence in Darwin has been enthusiastically received by those in the community who are looking for the Tier 1 education package we are working to deliver.

Junge, Head of Student Services, Ms Sara Bowman and Head of Aboriginal Education, Ms Melissa Cole, the quality and consistency of the boarding and educational experience have improved dramatically. This means we are beginning to see significant improvement in the students’ educational outcomes. As we continue to develop our understanding of Aboriginal student needs, the outcomes will grow.

A special mention also of our growth in the Performing Arts. Through excellent leadership and committed staff, the program quality and performance standards are improving rapidly. The recent Music recitals were excellent, as was the Drama production, Boy Overboard.

Our Head of Music, Ms Claire Crocombe, and our Head of Drama, Ms Kate Kelly, are determined leaders who will continue to lead the growth of their departments.

Whilst I have specifically mentioned a few areas where we are making excellent progress, all departments led by excellent leaders are striving for continuous improvement. This determination will ensure our success as a School well into the future.

As we end 2019 and prepare for 2020, we are continually reflecting on practice. New leaders and staff will also bring new ideas and initiatives that will further improve our School as we seek to deliver on the promised vision for Haileybury Rendall School.

Our determination will ensure our success as a school well into the future

CRAIG GLASS

14 Fun with STEM 15 VCAL

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16 Achievements out of School 18 Old Haileyburians Association News

15 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 Front cover photo courtesy of Resident Magazine.

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Embracing a Strong Sense of

Sony Camp 2019 Super Camp Enjoyed by All

A strong community is at the heart of all good schools. While academic performance is important, a close and supportive community nurtures an environment that breeds success.

Families of children with special needs enjoyed much-needed respite when our Senior Students gave their time to host the Haileybury Rendall School Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp.

Community

We have taken the first steps on a journey that we hope results in the best possible education for our students.

With a strong School community, anything is possible

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any elements combine to create a positive sense of community, including students, staff, parents and those linked to them through incursions, excursions, exchanges and other programs.

Through our academic programs, we aim to bring a Tier1 education equal to the best in other major Australian cities to the Northern Territory. HRS programs are closely aligned to and enjoy support from Haileybury Melbourne.

At the heart of Haileybury’s mission is the obligation to develop high-achieving students who are connected globally to each other and the communities in which they will serve.

Our Early Learning Centre (ELC) is probably the biggest success so far and is ranked at the highest level in the national accreditation process— Exceeding National Quality Standard.

When schools actively involve parents/carers and engage community resources, they can better support students.

We strongly encourage students and their families to engage with the School and wider community.

Junior School has a strong focus on foundation skills in Literacy and Numeracy, underpinned by our unique Explicit Instruction Model.

The Australian Government’s Department of Education says research shows that effective schools have high levels of parental and community involvement.

This involvement is strongly related to improved student learning, attendance and behaviour.

Linking community activities to the classroom has a positive impact on academic achievement and improves school-related behaviours.

Haileybury Rendall School (HRS) is building upon a solid base to foster a spirit of collaboration and an understanding that hard work brings rewards and underpins wellbeing.

As our acclaimed learning programs become more established, we hope that the School’s spirit and academic results continue to soar.

During its first two years, HRS has established a strong sense of self. We are now well known in Darwin and people are beginning to understand our goals and aspirations.

Middle School continues this while promoting guided independent learning, and Senior School delivers the highly regarded Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

We take every opportunity to include the wider community in School life, through events, performances and community projects. This shows — with awareness and enrolments growing strongly.

As well as an academic focus, our students enjoy the added value of extra-curricular activities. We already offer Basketball, Netball, Dance, Swimming, Drama, Music, Robotics Club and STEM Club. This will expand as the student population grows.

Haileybury Rendall School Principal Mr Craig Glass is excited about what has been and will be achieved.

“Parents and students have embraced the Haileybury model and our students are already reaping the benefits,” he says.

“We have taken the first steps on a journey that we hope results in the best possible education for our students.

With a strong School community, anything is possible.”

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he students and volunteer camp coordinator Ms Lisa Cadd created a funfilled weekend for participants at the end of Term 2.

The camp provided 10 families with a rare opportunity for respite, knowing that their children were being well cared for and having a fabulous time close to home.

It is a wonderful way for Haileybury Rendall School students and staff to connect with and give back to the local community.

Children from special schools around Darwin can apply to attend the three-day camp, which was held on the School grounds in one of the comfortable boarding houses.

on beanbags to enjoy watching The Incredibles while the smell of freshly made popcorn filled the room.

This year’s theme was ‘Superheroes’, so participants enjoyed themed activities such as making masks and decorating superhero capes.

On Saturday, the group had a ball at The PlayShack indoor playground. Our senior students enjoyed the challenge of navigating equipment and playing hide and seek with the children.

On the first day, the children attended an excursion to Leanyer Recreation Park, where they had a barbeque picnic lunch.

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After a big day of activities, everyone had dinner and made themselves comfortable

“The families were very excited to be reunited with their children, and it was very evident to them that their children really had a wonderful time,” she added.

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Participants later visited our School and experienced engaging experiments that combined science with art. They also had lots of fun exploding water rockets into the air.

Ms Cadd said the weekend went very quickly and everyone had a terrific time. She said the Family Farewell Lunch on Sunday was a fitting and enjoyable way to finish the successful camp.

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The First HRS VCE Graduates Celebrating Our First VCE Graduations This year marks a significant milestone at Haileybury Rendall School, with our first group of VCE students graduating from its courses.

We also farewell our second group of Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) graduates.

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he importance of graduating with a qualification that can help gain entry to tertiary study or the workforce cannot be understated.

These students have learned about themselves, gained transferrable knowledge and skills and improved their further study options, employability and earning power.

Our School, staff, students and parents are extremely proud of them. The graduations follow hard work by students and staff, who made the most of HRS resources and support structures.

These included trial examinations for Years 11 and 12 students, which provided them with a valuable insight into areas they needed to focus on in the final examinations.

Revision sessions offered for all subjects over the school holidays gave them another chance to hone their skills and develop their knowledge.

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (VCE)

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED LEARNING (VCAL)

Haileybury Rendall School teaches the VCE which is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete secondary school.

It provides diverse pathways to employment, further study or training at university or TAFE.

VCAL is an engaging senior secondary qualification that nurtures skills, knowledge and attributes to enable students to make informed choices about employment and educational pathways.

Finishing school is a big step in life and this presents a wonderful opportunity to reflect back on your time at school.

We posed some questions to our Year12 students, below are some of their responses.

Zoe Giannikouris

Jasmine Harnden

I have attended HRS since it began in 2018 and am planning to enrol in a medical degree so in ten years’ time, I hope to be gainfully employed as a doctor.

HRS has provided me with unique experiences and I couldn’t be more thankful for my teachers and the small class sizes.

If I could speak with my 14-yearold self, then I would say: “You are going to hate me saying this but, mum was right, one day we are going to thank her for making us learn to play the piano. Take it easy and be more confident in yourself.”

Joseph Trouten

Stella O’Loughlin

The staff at HRS have been wonderful, they have continuously helped me.

Many teachers have helped guide me through my senior years of schooling. Mr Bender has made a big impression by holding lots of extra sessions to prepare us for exams. I also love the exam show bags that Mrs Alford provided and the forest of trial exams from Mr Hixson.

Cerys Hughes

Jack Haritos

I have enjoyed the close-knit community at HRS and how our relationships have changed over time, including our relationships with our teachers. Senorita Pilar has had a big influence on me in particular, she keeps the stress of Year 12 away.

I have enjoyed the sense of School pride at HRS, be it the School Song or the team spirit in School Sport.

Haileybury delivers the VCE in Melbourne, China, Timor-Leste and the Philippines, so it was natural to introduce it to Darwin.

Brendon Minkulk

Hugo Murrell

I joined HRS when it opened and have enjoyed making many new friends and learning a lot of interesting things in class.

Mr Armatys has impressed me, he has a great sense of humour and is just the coolest!

My most memorable experiences included all the School events and excursions and most particularly the trip to Lake Argyle which was just awesome.

My most memorable experience was having the opportunity to do work experience in the library.

Courtney Jolly

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In 10 years, I hope I have finished a degree in Psychology and have moved to the UK to set up a practice in Chesterfield.

All of my Year 12 teachers have made a huge impression as they showed enthusiasm, care and a desire for us to do our best.

Bryn Jarvis My most memorable experience was our trip to Lake Argyle in Year 10. It was a great learning experience and lots of fun – such a big lake! Mr Zeng has made a big impression on me, he made Physics very enjoyable and we did fun experiments.

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At HRS I have enjoyed making a good group of friends and experiencing new subjects such as new languages, Music and Drama. Senorita Pilar has made a big impression on me. She taught me Spanish for five years and was always patient, caring and understanding. I am forever grateful for her teaching.

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Inspiring

Our Youngest Students

Educational excursions and experience-rich learning programs that inspire and excite our youngest students show that it’s never too early to start a quality education.

Outdoor EDUCATION EXPLORING THE GREAT OUTDOORS ith some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes at its doorstep, Haileybury Rendall School’s Outdoor Education Program is like no other.

St John Ambulance volunteers visited with an ambulance and the children loved exploring the vehicle.

Our Outdoor Education Program provides many amazing opportunities to experience the best of Australia’s natural wonders while developing physically, personally and socially.

Ms Tamar Lorelle from St John Ambulance Australia (NT) explained the equipment and its uses, then led an activity that showed how to distinguish a real emergency from a nonemergency. She encouraged the children to help their friends if they are hurt.

VCE students who select Outdoor and Environmental Studies have further opportunities to explore and learn about our natural environment.

Preschool and Reception students also learned to dial triple zero on the phone in an emergency. They then showed their expertise in bandaging injured arms and legs.

JINDARE STATION BOUND After a long drive down the Stuart Highway and winding their way along Umbrawarra Road, our Year 9 students found themselves at the dry and dusty entry to Jindare Station.

ELC educator Mrs Arnie Reyes says the students found the visit enjoyable and enlightening while learning valuable life skills.

Before long, they headed down shady creek beds, up woodland-covered spurs and into rocky gorges. Some found refreshing swimming holes.

The students navigated, hiked, climbed and mountain biked together while supporting each other.

EXPLORING THE WILDLIFE Excursions are another important part of our ELC Program. This year’s visit to the Territory Wildlife Park proved popular with Preschool and Reception children.

This experiential learning program expands on previous Outdoor Education experiences and adds climbing and abseiling on a natural rock-face.

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JATBULA TRAIL TRIP Our VCE Units 1 and 2 Outdoor and Environmental Studies students tested the skills learned in class while hiking the Jatbula Trail in the breathtaking Nitmiluk National Park.

The iconic expedition began with a long bus trip to WA. Upon arrival, with HRS Outdoor Education Department staff, they sorted and waterproofed the equipment and food.

The six-day 62 km expedition began at the Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) and ended at Leliyn (Edith Falls). Following the western edge of the Arnhem Land Escarpment, students explored sandstone plateau scrub, woodlands, open forest, sandstone monsoon forest and riverine landscapes.

After running through the route plan, the students travelled via canoe or kayak up to 15 kilometres daily, with a range of side activities at campsites along the way.

After dealing with blisters and soaring temperatures, they returned with fantastic experience, knowledge of sustainable recreation, an appreciation for rock art and a feeling of accomplishment.

These included sensational fishing spots and incredible gorges with secret hot springs and natural rock waterslides. Our students embraced the challenge and should be extremely proud of their achievements.

Congratulations to all staff and students on an excellent year of adventure. Special thanks to instructors and teaching staff who assisted our students.

The students saw native animals, plants and displays representing the Northern Territory’s varied natural habitats and experienced the park’s many features and wildlife presentations.

Reception children loved the large aquarium, where they encountered an array of fish, coral, eels and a 3.8 m saltwater crocodile named Bruce. Preschool enjoyed the large nocturnal house with Top End animals such as wallabies, possums, gliders, owls, snakes and a tarantula.

All students were in awe at the Flight Deck bird show, where they had close encounters with an emu, owls, wedge-tail eagles and curlews, to name a few. Before returning to school, everyone enjoyed an informative talk on the black-headed python and snake safety pointers.

A ride on the park’s train and a picnic lunch on the veranda capped off a day of fun and educational experiences.

These were just some of the many events that enhance our ELC Program and make it so enjoyable for the children, who are learning valuable skills they can use when they start school.

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Eight days kayaking and canoeing in the pristine environment of Lake Argyle, Western Australia, capped the Outdoor Education Program for our Year 10 students.

ur ELC has quickly established a reputation for engaging and educational programs that children love and thrive in.

It has already been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards over seven defined areas under the National Quality Framework.

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The School knows that exploring the outdoors and learning important self-sufficiency skills is an important part of a well-rounded education.

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As well as providing a safe and nurturing environment, our staff provide a range of exciting and educational experiences that go well beyond a standard education.

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Students learned how to support each other, use correct techniques and stay safe while up high. They embraced the challenge, which many found harder, but more rewarding than expected.

Children at Haileybury Rendall School’s Early Learning Centre (ELC) even get to meet local wildlife — including a crocodile named Bruce.

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Music and Drama STATE OF THE ARTS Students across all year levels enjoy Haileybury Rendall School’s vibrant and evolving Music and Drama Programs.

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ur comprehensive and inclusive programs offer something for everyone, and nurture students so that they can impress audiences with their talent and dedication.

This year’s performances have been incredible and a credit to all involved, including staff, the students, their families and the whole School community.

Opera Australia’s Madama Butterfly Outstanding Boy Overboard Performances Head of Performing Arts Ms Kate Kelly could not have been more proud of the HRS production of Boy Overboard. “We put in a lot of hard work to set the bar high and the students rose to the occasion with an outstanding, focused and energised performance,” Ms Kelly said.

“The play was relevant, contemporary and tackled some emotional and serious themes, yet the students were dedicated and genuine in their approach and delivery.”

Ms Kelly thanked parents and staff for their support with the show’s preparation, the external lighting and sound crew, and Corrugated Iron Youth Arts for supplying the venue.

“It feels like an excellent starting point for my first show at Haileybury Rendall School, and I already look forward to working on the next one,” Ms Kelly said.

THEATRE FROM A SUITCASE Each year, Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre releases a script by a playwright in response to a theme. This script and an education pack are sent to schools, which must fit all their props and costumes into a suitcase.

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This year’s script was called ATOMIC and looked at climate change. Our Year 9 students worked incredibly hard to produce a wonderful show.

Everyone was proud of the result.

The students participated in the presentation of Puccini’s popular opera as part of Opera Australia’s Regional Children’s Chorus, which sees local children sing in touring productions.

Madama Butterfly was performed during The Darwin Festival. It was an incredible opportunity for our Vocal students to be involved in a professional opera. They performed brilliantly and enjoyed having a wider audience.

MUSIC ENSEMBLE CONCERT DELIGHTS Instrumental Music students performed admirably in the first HRS Ensembles Concert.

Hosted by Senior Music students, the audience was treated to a splendid repertoire of music from classical to blues, folk and a rock medley.

Ensembles included the Transition to Year 2 Choir, Junior School Choir, Concert Band, Junior String Ensemble, Senior Strings, Percussion Ensemble and Classical Guitar students.

Thanks to our Instrumental Music teachers, parents and families for their continued support and participation in our Music Education Program.

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Students then edit, change and develop the script in any way they like using different performance styles they have learned.

Select members of our Junior and Middle School choirs brushed up on their Italian singing skills while rehearsing for their performance of Madama Butterfly with Opera Australia.

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SPORTS and

Achievements

STARS Foundation and Clontarf Academy

A SPORTING CHANCE

As a School, we believe that team sport helps to build character and maintain energy, strength and physical fitness, while improving our mental sharpness and stamina.

VALUABLE LIFE EXPERIENCES

Our students have had another successful year with the Stars Foundation and Clontarf Academies, which both offer rich and valuable learning and life experiences.

Our students love striving for their personal best while competing against others.

They also enjoy the sense of camaraderie.

MAKING ‘DEADLY CHOICES’

INAUGURAL TOP END CUP VICTORY

Tracey and Kirra from Danila Dilba Health Service delivered the popular Healthy Lifestyles, Deadly Choices Program in the Dewarra House Common Room on Mondays after school.

Haileybury Rendall School’s Australian Rules Football Team put in a dominant performance to win their first Top End Cup. After winning our semi-final against Nightcliff by five goals, the Bloods played Yirara in the Grand Final.

The boys started like a house on fire with Clay Shadforth (Year 12) Sammy Dhurrkay (Year 8) Tyson Ryan (Year 9) and Keifin Mardi (Year 7) dominating in the centre. After kicking five points, Demetrius Farrell (Year 8) kicked our first goal.

ENGAGING WITH THE ARMY Our Stars and those from several other schools visited the Army’s Robertson Barracks for an exciting Australian Defence Force engagement activity.

STUDENTS SHINE IN HOUSE NETBALL COMPETITION The atmosphere was electric at our Senior Boys and Girls House Netball Competition, with students and teachers cheering from the sidelines. Students from Years 10 to 12 participated and several teachers joined in.

Nganabaru finished first, with Baru second, Djarrak third and Pumarali fourth. It was a famous victory by Nganabaru and all involved showed fine sportsmanship.

BASKETBALL TEAMS CONTINUE TO BUILD Our Basketball teams continued to grow and learn this year.

Under-12 Boys: The team spent the first five games learning the rules but ended with some strong wins.

Under-14 Girls: With some new players, wins were few and far between, but a huge cheer erupted as the team won its final game.

Under-16 Boys Division 3: The new players performed well, bolstered later in the season by some boarding students.

Under-16 Boys Division 2: The boys had a good season and finished just out of finals contention.

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The Carnival was a fabulous opportunity for the girls to connect with friends and family from other schools in the Northern Territory.

They also swam in the hot springs and enjoyed dinner at the Katherine RSL Club.

CROSS COUNTRY DETERMINATION ON DISPLAY Runners demonstrated grit, determination and spirit during the Junior School House Cross Country competition. Their positive mindset also helped them to finish.

Competition was vibrant and fierce, with enthusiastic cheering. Everyone participated, which was wonderful.

School events like this develop a sense of friendliness, team spirit and confidence. All students achieved these things and we were proud of them for doing their best.

They also experienced a battle simulation centre that can find locations anywhere in the world, and Cerelina Dempsey (Year 10) and Brenda Gumbula (Year 11) were able to ‘call a mission in’. Finally, students learned about being a Military Police dog handler.

Stars Foundation Program Mentor Mrs Kaitlyn Carter said it was an amazing day.

“We all learned so much about the different areas of the Army and being fully prepared in the event of any emergency,” she said.

Thank you to the parents who came, staff for preparing the students and grounds and classroom teachers for helping to ensure that our students had a successful morning.

The 18th Clontarf Bush Run, which involves all Clontarf Academies around Darwin and their major partners and sponsors each term, was another big success.

Under-18 Boys: Team members were highly competitive and played well throughout, just missing the finals.

In the end, Nganabaru finished on 109 points, Djarrak on 104, Baru on 79 and Pumarali on 75.

A new Under-23 Team of Years 10, 11 and 12 students and three Under-16s will play over the wet season as our involvement in Basketball continues to grow.

MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

Clontarf students Declan Campbell (Year 12) Lloyd Raymond (Year 11) Asher Williams (Year 9) and Silvo Mason (Year 9) represented Haileybury Rendall School brilliantly.

Thanks to our coaches Mrs Georgina Blackburn, Mrs Diane Purcell-Meyerink, Mr Stephen Summers, Mr Richard Cetinich, Mrs Lucy Temby and Mrs Ngaire Aukino.

It was a great effort. Thanks also to coaches Mr Andrew Wills, Mr Paul Grant and assistant Mr Nathan Wolter.

The program was emotional and empowering.

Students expressed deep feelings about how leaders care for, support and teach them language and culture, while encouraging them to try new things and overcome difficulties.

It was an enriching experience for all involved.

CLONTARF ACADEMIES BUSH RUN

Under-16 Girls: Our most inexperienced group enjoyed every moment and learned a lot about the game.

It was pleasing to see Middle and Senior School students push themselves to complete their Cross Country course and contribute House points. Such events offer welcome respite from the classroom and allow students to shine in a different forum.

The sessions started with an open discussion about leadership, role models, respect, good leadership skills and great communication.

Asked who they look up to, popular answers included their mother, grandmother, siblings, grandfather, friends and extended family.

Senior and Middle School students ran a different track and distance. Declan and Lloyd ran 3 km from Nightcliff Swimming Pool to Casuarina Beach Dripstone Cliffs. Declan was crowned Bush Run champion and finished second in his next run, with Asher and Silvo placing fourth and fifth.

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Ten Stars girls competed in the Term 3 Stars Netball Carnival in Katherine, doing both Stars and HRS proud. They convincingly won all but one game, losing by one point to Casuarina Senior College.

Among other things, they saw soldiers demonstrate the steps involved in launching a missile and used binoculars to track it. The students tried on the soldiers’ 15 kg vests and helmets.

HRS was up 1.6.12 to zero at half time and won by 19 points — 4.7.31 to 2.0.12.

Sammy and Asher Williams (Year 9) made the All-Star team and Clay was unlucky to miss out.

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Fun with STEM

Applying New Skills Reaps Rewards ‘Hands on’ learning and experiences are an invaluable part of a well-rounded education.

Inspiring Programs for Inquiring Minds The future is now at Haileybury Rendall School, where students are investigating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in fun and engaging ways.

Our girls and boys know that STEM subjects open your eyes to the wider world and are not daunting if taught well. They also provide skills to solve real-world problems and secure jobs in fast-evolving workplaces.

MARINE BIOLOGY ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

VCAL is an engaging and practical senior secondary qualification that nurtures skills, knowledge and attributes relevant to employment and further education.

VCAL is providing Haileybury Rendall School students with a wide range of opportunities to learn ‘in the field’, which they are making the most of as part of their learning journey.

ROBOTICS CLUB COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS Our Junior Robotics Club introduces students to computer programming and mechatronics, including new materials and production methods.

Students have learned about 3D printing, which produces three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. They made fun and functional objects from Spirographs, a geometric drawing tool that produces mathematical roulette curves.

They also made mechanical shoelaces for younger students. These activities run parallel with established programs exploring digital systems and mechanics.

Matthew Rawlinson (Year 10) Hayden Wilson (Year 10) and staff member Mr Aaron Barrie joined 32 Haileybury Melbourne students for a Marine Biology tour of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical North Queensland.

VCAL WARRIORS TAKE TO THE STAGE

‘EGGSPERIMENTING’ DURING SCIENCE WEEK As part of Science Week, all students were invited to create a capsule to hold an ‘eggstronaut’ as it plunged to Earth, then save it. Teams had limited resources and only 15 minutes to make their capsule.

Students produced a variety of designs, demonstrating their creative problem solving skills. Some attempted maximum coverage, while others made parachutes.

Shenea Tipungwuti-Edwards (Year 10) Faith Stevens (Year 10) and Mrs Shelley Parkes also attended a separate trip with the same itinerary.

After 15 minutes, the eggs were launched in their capsules from the balcony. Sadly, the ‘survival’ rate was not high, but everyone had fun.

The amazing experience began with snorkelling on the reef at Port Douglas, where sharks, turtles, stingrays, ‘Nemo’ fish and many other marine animals were observed.

The unique sound of the didgeridoo throughout the VCAL Warriors’ repertoire of contemporary and jazz numbers sets this band apart.

Expect more great music from this talented group.

THE ART OF FUNDRAISING A fundraising art exhibition that enterprising VCAL students organised to sell their creative work was a huge success. Staff, parents/carers and students were so impressed that the May event raised $3,500.

The theme was Ngariwanajirra, a Tiwi word meaning “different people, from different clans, from different places, we come together as one”, which is how the students work in class.

In VCAL Art, students who speak Kriol (Kianah, Duncan, Samantha, Declan and Jeremy) Yolngu Matha (Brenda and Nicholas) Maung/ Iwaidja (Jayden and Jayde) Tiwi (Marie, Phylli and Margie) and Maung (Eli and Jordan) come together as one with their Englishspeaking teachers.

ROBOCUP JUNIOR NT CHAMPIONSHIP HRS won several prizes at the RoboCup Junior NT Championship in September. Our two teams in the annual robotics competition included male and female students from Years 6 to 9.

They included first in Rescue Primary, first in Stage Secondary, and third in Rescue Secondary.

SCIENCE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN Questacon Science Circus presented two exciting HRS shows on flight and structure. Years 5 and 6 students learned how hot-air balloons and rockets worked and discovered which shapes provide the best support in structures such as bridges.

Years 7 and 8 students investigated forces and liquid nitrogen. They saw marshmallows fired out of rockets, balloons sucked into bottles and the power of liquid nitrogen to ‘super cool’ objects.

Stars VCAL students from Years 10 to 12 were invited to visit the Australian Border Force Port Darwin operations, where they gained a fascinating insight into the local border protection system.

A Port Darwin employee, Kerry, greeted our students and took them to meet the captain and crew of Australia Border Force ship ABFC Cape York. They were given a tour of the ship and detailed background about facilities including the kitchen, first aid room, navigation systems, gym, engine room and armoury.

The group then visited two first-year boilermaker apprentices for a tour of their worksite. The apprentices provided an insight into their backgrounds and what they enjoyed about working at Port Darwin.

The tour gave students a good idea of what it’s like to work in a challenging but rewarding environment.

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Founded in Semester 2, the group was initially a VCAL project. It has since grown and expanded. Within its first term of rehearsals, it had already performed in front of hundreds of students, teachers and parents at assemblies and other events.

AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE VISIT

Everyone had a great day and the HRS teams worked together and applied themselves to the problem solving tasks, winning three prizes.

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The four-piece ensemble features Jordan Yarrmirr (Yarmirr) (Year 12, drums) Alistair Gunmalarr (Year 12, bass) Nichollas Dhurrkay (Gondarra) (Year 11, rhythm guitar and didgeridoo) and their teacher, Mr Brooke George (lead guitar and ensemble leader).

The students worked on the project for four months. It was a wonderful example of combining creativity with enterprise for a practical result. In this case, the proceeds funded extra work-related activities. These included courses such as DriveSafe and First Aid Practical Skills.

The group visited Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest, snorkelling down a crystalclear river, and on Fitzroy Island learned about reef restoration and the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem.

Participants also visited a turtle rehabilitation centre and enjoyed whitewater rafting, a Daintree Rainforest zip-line, wildlife centres and jet boating in Cairns. They met many new friends and represented HRS well.

A band formed during a VCAL course, is making waves with its unique didgeridoo sound. The VCAL Warriors have been rehearsing hard and aim to achieve exceptional standards in musicianship and sound quality while performing as much as they can to build their confidence.

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Achievements OUT OF SCHOOL Taking on the World Our students are shining outside the classroom in a diverse range of fields. From fashion design, martial arts, tennis and gymnastics to neuroscience and cupcake decorating, HRS students are leading the way.

AUSTRALIAN BRAIN BEE CHALLENGE While most relaxed during the school holidays, some Darwin students hit the books to prepare for the Queensland and Northern Territory finals of the Australian Brain Bee Challenge.

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n doing so, they are applying a variety of transferrable academic and life skills that they have learned at School to excel in their chosen area.

HRS’s Peter Susanto (Year 10) was among 119 participants from across Queensland and the Northern Territory who competed in the battle of neuroscience knowledge in Brisbane.

At HRS, a strong academic program is complemented by Sport, The Arts and other extra-curricular activities which help our students to become talented, well-rounded graduates. Whatever they choose to do in life, they will be prepared and have the skills and confidence to do it well.

Peter claimed individual honours and qualified to represent the Territory in the national competition, due to be held in Adelaide later in the year — a brilliant achievement.

The following are just a few examples of our students already making their mark.

BAKER’S DELIGHT AT THE ROYAL DARWIN SHOW

NORTHERN TERRITORY GYMNASTICS STAR Talented Level 7 WAG gymnast Chelsea Pears (Year 7) travelled to Queensland to compete in two Gymnastics competitions.

The first event, Border Challenge, saw Chelsea represent the Northern Territory. At the Sunshine Coast Cup she represented her club, Territory Gymnastics Academy.

BRUCE CUP TENNIS REPRESENTATIVE Promising tennis player Amber Sharp (Year 6) was selected to represent the Northern Territory at this year’s Bruce Cup, in Perth.

Chelsea was very proud of representing the Territory, especially when she finished fourth of 80 competitors on the bars. She also made it to the last two of 80 in the unofficial Level 7 handstand competition!

It was awesome work by Chelsea and a fitting reward for her dedication and talent.

FASHION FORWARD AWARD WINNER HRS Year 9 student Annabelle McGrath is already an award-winning fashion designer. NTeen Fashion Festival named Annabelle the Northern Territory’s 2019 Young Designer of the Year.

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Annabelle later represented the Northern Territory at AATFA Youth Festival.

Whatever they choose to do in life, they will be prepared and have the skills and confidence to do it well

The competition in baking and crafts is always of an extremely high standard at royal shows, so it was a brilliant effort to take home the blue ribbon.

BLACK BELT MILESTONE REACHED Ashley Parsons (Year 7) has qualified for her Black Belt in the Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do, after taking it up at age four.

To qualify for a Black Belt, students complete five days of testing for at least two hours a day, which includes a lot of fitness work and sparring with about 60 others.

Reaching this milestone is an impressive achievement, especially at such a young age.

Hugh Strachan (Year 7) won three titles at the Northern Territory Athletics Championships at Arafura Stadium.

Hugh won the 12 Years Old 100 m Sprint and Long Jump and was part of the winning 4x100 m Relay Team.

He was also chosen to represent the Northern Territory at the School Sports Australia National Track and Field Championship in Darwin. Hugh competed in four events, securing personal bests in the 200 m and Long Jump. He did very well, considering he was competing against athletes from most states and territories.

While most adults struggle to define the likes of dopamine or basal ganglia, Brain Bee contestants are well versed in topics related to intelligence, memory, emotions, stress, ageing, sleep and Alzheimer’s disease.

The challenge is also designed to inspire students to consider careers in neuroscience research.

Brain Bee Queensland coordinator Associate Professor Bruno van Swinderen says that finalists tour QBI’s research facilities and learn first hand about the research its students are conducting.

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Using fellow Year 9 students Matilda McCullough and Molly Warren as models, her black pant and top ensemble secured the highest individual technical score. Annabelle also compiled the highest overall average score across all garments.

These championships offer talented students the opportunity to participate in higher levels of sporting competition against those from other Australian states and territories.

Amber did extremely well to qualify for this elite competition.

A secret family recipe, skill and determination saw Cloudie Callow (Year 7) win first place in the Royal Darwin Show Cupcake Decorating Competition. Cloudie enjoyed baking her Nana’s Secret Carrot Cake recipe and decorating her cakes in a way that clearly impressed the judges.

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Organised by the world-leading Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at the University of Queensland, the Australian Brain Bee Challenge motivates students to learn about our most vital organ.

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OHA NEws OHA Contacts Executive Director: Russell Davidson (OH ’86) russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6140 Events & Administration Coordinator: Catherine McVean catherine.mcvean@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6141 Data Coordinator: Kylie Phillips kylie.phillips@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146 Haileybury International School, Tianjin (HIST) Alumni Coordinator: Oliver Wang (OH 2016) oliver.wang@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146

OHA Senior Executive President: Brad Hyde (OH ‘82)

Junior Vice-President: Laura Rabinovich (OH 2012) Treasurer: Ian Clydesdale (OH ‘77)

Chapter Relations: Peter Sise (OH 2001) Clubs: Andrew Bonwick (OH ‘88) Andrew Hicks (OH ‘80) and Bernie Ladds (OH ‘81) Communication: James Kemper (OH 2012) Community Relations: Claire Brown (OH 2013) Stephanie MacLean (OH 2011) Kathryn Quinn (OH 2013) and Grace Sutcliffe (OH 2015) Young Leaders Advisory Group (YLAG): Lawson Thomas (OH 2013)

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Stay Connected: oha.org.au

Upon graduating from Haileybury, each student is inducted as a Life Member of the OHA. What does this mean?

Apart from receiving the OHA necklace (girls) and tie (boys) our organisation provides graduates with the ability to engage in the events, services, clubs and connections enjoyed by over 16,000 fellow graduates from Haileybury, regardless of where in the world they are living.

The OHA conducts more than 40 events every year catering for graduates from one year out of School through to those who attend our annual Brian ‘Weary’ Clark Club luncheon for those who graduated 50 or more years ago.

Events are held in all capital cities around Australia at least once every two years. Recent events conducted in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane were a great success, engaging with members from a wide range of year groups.

Some were studying in those cities, while others had resided interstate for several years.

CONNECTING INTERSTATE Events were held recently in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. Members in attendance were able to connect and network with Old Haileyburians and their partners and hear about updates from our School. There was an incredible amount of warmth in the room at all functions and we look forward to continuing our interstate program in 2020 with events scheduled in Perth and Adelaide.

HEART TO HEART Celebrating the female community at Haileybury is very important. Traditionally a boys’ school, it is impressive that after having female graduates for only 12 years, Haileybury has well and truly embraced its female cohort.

Current female School Leaders, accompanied by their mother or female chaperone, attended their first official OHA event, Heart to Heart, which celebrates the sisterhood at Haileybury. Female graduates from 2007 right through to 2018 also gathered in May for a fun and enjoyable cocktail evening. We also welcomed past and current mothers, female carers and female staff members, who all play such a pivotal role in the development of our Hearts.

Graduates from HRS are encouraged to immerse themselves in the many career-related opportunities provided by the OHA. Currently more than 60 young alumni members are being mentored by Old Haileyburians, who are senior practitioners in their industry. Mentoring need not occur in the same state or territory. Many ongoing relationships exist across borders and are thriving with our young alumni able to connect with Old Haileyburians who attribute their success to the School and are willing to give back.

Together, they ripped up the dance floor and thoroughly enjoyed a night of indulgence at the beautiful venue Encore in St Kilda, Melbourne. The band performed, danced and entertained beyond everyone’s expectations.

It was a sensational night!

The OHA’s network extends to its 17 sporting and recreational clubs.

Clubs for both men and women include AFL, Hockey, Cricket, Social Justice, Climbing, Netball and many others. Graduates from HRS are welcome to immerse themselves in these opportunities should they visit Melbourne or are welcome to commence their own clubs under the OHA banner in Darwin, should this be preferable.

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For any queries relating to membership, events, services or clubs within the OHA, please do not hesitate to contact me at: russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au

Russell Davidson Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

An amazing event at The Westin on 12 June launched the OHA’s Sursum Corda Society a networking group for CEOs and business owners. Over 80 attendees indulged in wonderful addresses from two of our own — The Hon. Martin Pakula MP (OH ’86) State Minister for Racing, Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, and The Hon. Alan Tudge MP (OH ’88) Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure.

For further information on the Sursum Corda Society please email: stayconnected@haileybury.vic.edu.au

BOUTIQUE INDUSTRY LUNCHEON FEATURING DARREN SCAMMELL (OH ’82) On Friday 2 August, guests enjoyed an intimate luncheon with current Council Member and Chair of Finance and Risk for Haileybury Mr Darren Scammell (OH ’82).

Guests heard from Darren about his wealth of experience, including more than 32 years in technical accounting, risk and compliance assessments and integrated reporting across Australia and the UK. Darren talked about his audit partnerships for organisations including BUPA’s Australian and New Zealand operations, ANZ, ANZ Superannuation, NAB, Japara, La Trobe Financial Services, GMHBA, LendLease Primelife, The Salvation Army and the Victorian insurance agencies TAC and WorkSafe.

Darren also spoke of his time on the Haileybury Council and the changes that have been made over the past 10 years.

YOHA 2019 Young Old Haileybury Association, YOHA, is a fun and sophisticated occasion for young Old Haileyburians. Members from the classes of 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 enjoyed catching up on Friday 9 August at YOHA. The private function, held at one of Melbourne’s most sensational nightclubs, is designed to gather our young alumni each year in a safe and secure environment to help them stay connected with each other and to Haileybury.

OHA NETWORKING WITH SIMON TERRY (OH ’85) The OHA network enjoyed a wonderful event in August as we listened to guest speaker Simon Terry (OH ’85). It is important that the OHA provides diverse opportunities for its alumni to get together for professional engagement.

The Old Haileyburians Association is grateful to notable past students who share their experience and expertise with members of the Haileybury community and we offer our appreciation to Darren for his time and professional insight.

Such events allow intimate interaction between attendees and the speaker and a great chance to network and create contacts for the future.

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he Old Haileyburians Association (OHA) offers a huge array of opportunities for T graduates from Haileybury Rendall School.

Business Relations: Gines Satchithanadam (OH 2005) Arun Yuvarajah (OH 2005) and Jun Yan (OH 2005)

Senior Vice-President: James Kemper (OH 2012)

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Message from the Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

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