The Haileyburian November 2008

THE HAILEYBURIAN

NOVEMBER EDITION 2008

U E A R LY L E A R N I N G - A T I M E F O R D I S C O V E RY U TAT T O O S P E C TA C U L A R

BERWICK

TATTOO

HAILEYBURY TATTOO SPECTACULAR This year saw the biggest Performing Arts event in the history of Haileybury unfold over six exhausting, but exciting nights. Three different versions of the Tattoo theme, Twentieth Century – The Odd Decades, were presented by the Berwick, Brighton and Newlands campuses on two nights each, with the Senior School students and the Haileybury Pipes and Drums contributing to all six performances.

The audience was taken on an incredible journey that reflected events and music from the 30s, 50s, 70s and 90s.

The cast was supported by an outstanding student band plus state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology.

A growing feature of the Tattoo is the return of Old Boys to help out with the production side of the show.

Most of them have moved into, or are training in, the entertainment industry. This was pioneered by Mr John Panetta who has supplied the lighting for the Tattoo and major musicals for over 12 years now.

STEWART BELL, DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS

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BRIGHTON

TATTOO

NEWLANDS

TATTOO

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT STUDENTS ENGAGING WITH THEIR SCHOOL

‘Every student matters every day’ is a key Haileybury phrase and is used often in staff meetings to reinforce the importance of individual attention to meet the needs of all students. Haileybury’s commitment to this concept is strongly supported by the small class sizes policy which enables teachers to spend individual time with students.

“One of the ways that Haileybury measures student engagement with school is through the use of a student survey”

Wedded to the idea that “every student matters every day” is Haileybury’s belief that students should enjoy their time at school.

They should have events and activities to look forward to and be able to find things within every school day that they are good at and can enjoy. They should also have a range of activities each week that challenge and extend them and encourage them to take learning risks.

1 being Strongly Disagree and 5 being Strongly Agree. Circling 3 is a neutral response. Some examples of the questions are: “The teachers at this school treat the students with respect”; “My teachers treat students fairly”; “Students talk back to teachers in my class”; and “I like my teachers”. The breadth of questions enables the data that is produced to give a strong understanding of the collective feeling of students about school.

The concepts outlined above are important when thinking about student engagement with school.

Most educators will highlight that the middle years, particularly Years 8 and 9, are among the most difficult years for student engagement at school. This is the time when many students can become disenchanted and have a fairly low level of connection with the school and with education.

Haileybury has been conducting these surveys for some time and it is now possible to follow the results as a cohort through the years to see how they feel about the school and their schooling.

One of the ways that Haileybury measures student engagement with school is through the use of a student survey, which is conducted with the assistance of the Centre for Applied Educational Research at Melbourne University.

In fact, the results are quite remarkable, with the mean score for the Years 7 to 9 students as a whole being 4 out of a possible 5. There was a strong positive response from all three year levels and across all three campuses and a very positive response from both boys and girls.

The survey is taken by all students who respond to 43 statements about what it is like for them to be at the School. The students circle a number from 1 to 5 with

I am delighted to report that the Years 7, 8 and 9 results for 2008 are outstanding and reflect a strong engagement with school across all three years levels; both genders; and at Berwick, Brighton and Newlands.

The most pleasing aspect of the survey data is that the positive attitude to school has increased from Years 7 to 8 and been maintained at

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Year 9. In all state -based surveys of this nature there has been a significant decline in student attitudes from Years 7 to 9.

Haileybury’s ability to reverse the state-wide trend can be attributed to four key factors: 1) School organisation and learning; 2) Curriculum and assessment practice; 3) Teaching and learning practices in the classroom; and 4) Strong extra-curricular programs.

“Haileybury’s analysis of teacher performance is thorough, detailed and is driven by the desire for teachers to see themselves as professionals consistently striving for improvement.”

SCHOOL ORGANISATION AND LEARNING The commitment to small class sizes as a fundamental aspect of school organisation at Haileybury is important to the success of our Middle Years programs.

The small class sizes contribute to the positive nature of the teacher student and teacher class relationships, which are integral to the success of students. In addition, they enable teachers to have a much greater and more detailed knowledge of students.

“The small class sizes contribute to the positive nature of the teacher student and teacher class relationships, which are integral to the success of students.”

CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT PRACTICE Haileybury regularly reviews the curriculum delivered to ensure that it is meeting the needs of a knowledge society and is relevant to students. There is direct instruction about the concepts of thinking and learning so that students develop an understanding of the process of learning. Regular assessment and feedback on performance is also a key part of ongoing student improvement, which leads to positive experiences for students.

TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICES IN THE CLASSROOM

STRONG EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

Haileybury uses a mix of direct, explicit instruction (to ensure the development of key knowledge and skills) and inquiry based learning (to develop deeper analytical thinking skills). Incorporated within this classroom practice are the development of communication skills and broad social competencies.

Haileybury’s analysis of teacher performance is thorough, detailed and is driven by the desire for teachers to see themselves as professionals consistently striving for improvement.

Performance opportunities in music, and drama and strong sport programs work to support student engagement with school. Regular Saturday sport does much to promote school engagement and events such as the Tattoo provide a wonderful sense of belonging to something special.

The factor not measured by the surveys is the importance of parental support for students and for the approach of the school. It is with this in mind that I would like to congratulate the whole school community on the outstanding research results for the middle years, which reflect a strong level of student engagement with the school and with the learning process.

DEREK SCOTT, PRINCIPAL

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Doug Heywood OAM • Haileybury - Assistant Director of Music (Choral) • Choral Director of Channel Nine’s Carols by Candlelight Choir.

If Doug Heywood looks familiar, then chances are you’ve seen him conducting the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ at Channel Nine’s Carols by Candlelight

Doug began his musical career winning a choral scholarship to Christ Church South Yarra becoming Head Chorister when he was just 11.

At 18 he joined the National Theatre Opera School and soon became a principal artist with the National Theatre Opera and later with the Victorian Opera.

In his early 30s, Doug completed two degrees at Melbourne University: Bachelor of Music Education with honours and Bachelor of Education, and was awarded many scholarships and exhibitions In 1974, he became Director of Music at Norwood High School and conductor of the Camberwell Chorale. Two years later he formed the Camerata Orchestra. In 1979 began his career at Melbourne University as a lecturer in Music Education with the Faculty of Education.

This year he celebrates his 20th year as Choral Director of Channel Nine’s Carols by Candlelight, where he is well known as the Chorister of Handel’s famous ‘Hallelujah Chorus’.

In 1995, Doug was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his work in education and music in the community.

Doug has been associated with Haileybury since June 2001 and has been fostering massed singing and choral ever since. This year, he travelled to the United States as part of Haileybury’s Music Tour.

Doug has a strong commitment to choral music and says he would love to further develop a strong choral tradition at Haileybury.

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early learning

a time of discovery Haileybury’s three Early Learning Centres are where boys and girls aged three and four learn not only to think for themselves, but also to develop in every aspect of their lives.Children choose their own forms of play to promote their self-esteem and independence. Early learning is a time of discovery and the children gain self-confidence by trying new activities, making occasional mistakes and persevering.

Haileybury’s early learning curriculum, based on interactive play and use of imagination, is designed to build on each child’s individual strengths, interests and needs. The Haileyburian recently spent a day at Berwick’s Early Learning Centre. Special thanks to Mrs Sally Robertson and Reception R at Berwick.

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STAFF PROFILES

Katrina Manson HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL BRIGHTON Katrina Manson began her journey at Haileybury College, Brighton in 2004. She has completed a Bachelor of Dance (Victorian College of the Arts), a Graduate Diploma in Education (Monash University) and a Diploma of Tourism – Event and Meeting Management (Holmesglen TAFE) and has been teaching for 10 years.

JASON HIBBERD HEAD OF BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL BERWICK The role of Head of Boys Middle School has several aspects including driving and implementing new educational initiatives, facilitating pastoral care for students, motivating and managing staff and overseeing the enrolment process at Haileybury.

The key areas that Jason wishes to develop with his students include: academic excellence, self reflection, leadership and respect and social justice awareness.

Katrina commenced her initial year at Haileybury as a Year 1 classroom teacher, Numeracy Coordinator and Digital Portfolio Manager. This timely appointment initiated many exciting activities in the Junior School, including the ever-popular 100 Days of School.

In 2005, Katrina, otherwise known as Kat, became the Deputy Head of Junior School and was appointed Head of Junior School in 2006. She has a bubbly personality and effective organisational management skills, but is more well-known for her ‘on a mission strut’ around the Brighton campus.

Katrina took maternity leave in August 2007, in order to welcome her daughter, Poppy Manson, into the world. She returned to Haileybury, one day-a-week, within five months and re-commenced fulltime work at the start of Term 3, 2008. Her commitment and dedication to the school and the teaching profession epitomises what it means to be a Haileyburian.

In 2008 the Berwick campus’ Middle School boys have found themselves with new leadership and guidance.

Jason’s goals, while in the role, are centrally focused on giving each student a wide range of experiences that will develop them as a whole person.

Jason is involved and passionate about boys’ education not only within Haileybury but around the country. He was honoured to speak at the National Boys’ Education conferences in both Sydney and Newcastle in 2006 and 2007.

Jason holds a Masters Degree in English Education and spent his initial teaching career in Catholic Education before joining Haileybury’s Brighton campus in 2000. Jason taught Middle School boys at the Brighton campus for seven years before moving to the Berwick campus and into his new role.

When Jason is not teaching he enjoys playing football and singing and playing guitar as an accomplished jazz musician.

Jason works alongside his wife, and fellow Haileybury teacher, Rachel Hibberd.

Although they do not have any children yet, they enjoy spending time with their boxer dog, Chester.

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FAREWELL

BY BILL WATERS, DEAN AND DIRECTOR, HERITAGE AND ARCHIVES AND CHIEF LIBRARIAN

LYNDON WILD AND REV STEVENS

DR LYNDON WILD

’Doc’ Wild was the consummate professional, providing outstanding service to Haileybury over 33 years, having commenced in 1976.

His involvement was broad and far-reaching, extending particularly into the classroom, to the coaching of sports, to pastoral support as a Head of House and Groupmaster, and inevitably into top-level administration.

His firm but humorous approach endeared him to generations of Haileyburians.

Lyndon was one of the cornerstones of a strong Science Department that achieved excellent academic results over a prolonged period. Originally employed to teach Chemistry, he detoured primarily into Physics for which he was eminently qualified.

For six years he was Head of Dickinson House and a fine role model for those in his care.

His three sons attended Haileybury, and Adam later taught here.

A basketballer in his youth, Lyndon coached the 1st school team to three premierships and helped establish Haileybury’s strong tradition in this sport.

REV JIM STEVENS

His intelligence, logistical skills, work ethic (he was always an early riser) and diplomacy fitted him ideally for the duties that saw him ultimately appointed Director of Structure and Evaluation. For years as the person in charge of timetables and absent teachers, he was the first port of call for those teachers beset with illness and personal issues. In latter times he exhibited a degree of eccentricity, producing a pair of bowties: a dark tie to wear on days he felt grumpy, and a bright tie on days that he was happy.

An inveterate traveller, Lyndon and the former Haileybury teacher, Frank Reid, and their wives have toured extensively through the U.S.A., Peru and Argentina, India, Europe and New Zealand. Now he and Dianne plan to build a new home in forested land outside Kinglake.

Lyndon, we thank you for your wonderful contribution, and wish you a long, happy and healthy retirement.

A little like the curate’s egg, the curate himself was of many parts. Jim ’Rev’ Stevens was best known as a minister and preacher, whose unique style enabled him to convert obscure religious tracts into understandable and relevant messages for the young.

His penchant for joke-telling was unparalleled.

He entertained, cajoled, guided and energised.

Beneath the ebullient exterior, however, was a deeply caring mentor and friend who knew every student and enhanced the lives of several generations of Haileybury students.

Where some faced grief, personal difficulty or simply a lack of direction, Jim was there.

Where others have had occasion to celebrate life’s pleasures and rewards, Jim was there.

He arrived at Haileybury in 1989 via Tasmania’s Oatlands State High School, where he had been involved in teaching and ministry, to work with Headmaster Brian Rule at Newlands. His sharp mind, decision-making skills and ability to judge character (honed partly through his work as an international level cricket umpire) were invaluable assets in every facet of school life. In and out of the classroom his inquiring ways stimulated the thought processes of many students. When

he moved to Senior School in 2001 as Senior Chaplain his presence was enjoyed by an even larger populace.

His involvement in the life of the school was total and unequivocal. He, and his family, supported every conceivable school function. He proved to be an outstanding teacher, communicator and debater, a sports announcer, an adept sleuth, and a dedicated coach of football, cricket, tennis players and umpires. For years he ran a faith community church that met in the David Bradshaw Chapel on Sunday evenings.

Jim was an early riser who eschewed material trappings. His tall, familiar figure, striding each morning from the public bus stop along Springvale Road and into the school grounds, will be sadly missed. Jim, you did Haileybury proud, and we wish you every happiness in your retirement.

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ROBERT PARGETTER PORTRAIT At a Pleasant Sunday Afternoon on Sunday, 31 August, a portrait of Dr Pargetter was unveiled, which will hang in the Aikman Hall alongside the other past Headmasters and Principals of Haileybury.

Also on this occasion the Chairman of Council, the Honourable Justice Ross Sundberg, unveiled a plaque naming the area around the Year 12 Common Room and Lecture Theatre – the Robert Pargetter Centre.

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In Term 4, the second phase of Senior School developments at Brighton and Berwick opened.

The expansion allows current Year 10 students at Brighton and Berwick to remain at their home campus for their final years in Senior School.

YEAR 11 IN 2009 L-R: REBECCA BALL, JACK-THOMAS COOMBES, KATHERINE SZABO AND JOSHUA DAWSON

We asked some current Year 10 students why they are staying at their home campus for Year 11.

Katherine Szabo, Berwick:

Rebecca Ball, Brighton:

- Family atmosphere at Berwick

- I like the small community feel at Brighton –you know everyone and still retain a close bond with the memories spent at Brighton.

- Teachers are able to give individual attention - Small and closer environment

Joshua Dawson, Berwick:

- Small class sizes with easier learning.

- Location, closer to home

Jack-Thomas Coombes, Brighton:

- The small classes allow you to work closely with the teachers and get to know them better

- Subjects I want to study are available

- I like the small classes and family feel of Brighton

- The new buildings and surroundings at Brighton

- The campus is very close to home so I can ride my bike or walk to school

- I like being the pioneers of the new Senior School and being the oldest on campus.

- Close mates are also staying at Berwick next year - Good relationships with teachers - More opportunities to get help from teachers.

- I like the small environment of Brighton – everything is close together and not spread out - Access to Hampton Street and the beach at lunch and recess in Years 11 and 12.

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BACK ROW: L-R: KIE, RYUUN, MUSASHI, YOSHI AND KENJI. FRONT ROW: SHIEN AND ASUKA

THE

FUJIHARA FAMILY A TRUE HAILEYBURY FAMILY!

Imagine having seven children all at Haileybury at one time! The Fujihara family are doing just that, with five boys and two girls from Year 1 through to Year 12 currently at Haileybury. Shien, Asuka, Yoshi, Kenji and Ryuun are studying at Newlands while Musashi and Kie are at Senior School.

The students are all very involved in extra-curricular activities. In this year alone, the Fujihara family have participated in the following: EXTRA-CURRICULAR

BLAZER SQUADS

VICE CAPTAINS

Pipes and Drums, Duke of Edinburgh, Editorial and Student Representative Council

Aerobics, Cricket, Soccer, Tennis, Triathlon and Water Polo

Wind Symphony and Tennis

MUSIC

Aerobics, Cricket, Diving, Hockey, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon and Water Polo

12 instruments are played between them and involved in seven different ensembles/ choirs SPORTS

Participate in over 12 different sports

FIRST TEAMS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Aerobics STATE CHAMPIONS

CAPTAINS

Aerobics and Pipes and Drums

Adventure Sports, Brass Ensemble, Class 7R

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Aerobics (Kenji – Dec 08)

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Berwick Report It has been another exceptionally successful year at Berwick. Student achievement data across all years, as demonstrated by the National Testing Program and our own internal testing, reveals absolutely outstanding results.

L-R: Pre-Senior Marine Biology Option, Berwick Tattoo, ELC students performing their Calypso song.

For example, the National Testing showed that 63% of our Year 3 Boys and 69% of our Year 3 Girls were working at Year 6 standard in Numeracy.

Another major highlight was the Tattoo. Once again Aikman Hall was filled to the brim and everyone enjoyed the spectacular entertainment. The costumes, sets, music, dancing, lighting and performances were of an incredibly high standard. It was wonderful to see the entire Berwick community come together to celebrate this outstanding event.

All our students look forward to the Pre-Senior year and to selecting from the wonderful array of Options on offer. The Marine Biology Option in Far North Queensland is a great example. Activities included the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, a tour of the Mossman Gorge, a Daintree River Crocodile Cruise and four days snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.

The Berwick students who attended reported that it was a highlight of their schooling.

As usual our wonderful Parents and Friends Group have given great support to our Campus. In the second half of the year it would be hard to top the Parents and Friends Father’s Day and Special Friends Assembly as a highlight. The day commenced with breakfast followed by a full School Assembly. The John Twist Hall was filled to capacity with excited students and over two hundred equally enthusiastic fathers and special male friends. The assembly featured guest speaker former Hawthorn Premiership player Geoff Ablett, student musical performances and a video showing students from across the school expressing their thoughts about their dads.

The Berwick Campus is indeed fortunate to have such a close and warm partnership between students, parents and teachers. I would like to thank all involved for their special efforts in 2008. We look forward to 2009 as a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the start of Haileybury at Berwick.

John Fleming, Head of Edrington (Berwick)

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Brighton Report 2008 will be remembered for the exciting building developments at Brighton’s beautiful property.

Top: L-R: Junior School students celebrating Book Week, Year 5 Science students. BOTTOM: Year 2 Girls at Tattoo, 100 days of Prep celebrations – Steven Hadjikakou and Scott Doran.

The continued growth of the campus population and the advent of the Senior School program have driven this substantial building program at Brighton.

The new Girls Middle School complex and the completion of the Senior School Centre have added valuable resources to the Brighton Campus. These buildings have come alive with learning and have provided rich and rewarding opportunities to students and staff. 2008 has been a busy year in these special ways, but it has also been busy in the normal ways – Busy years in the academic, sport and co-curriculum programs, very strong community outcomes, and of course, a wonderful ‘biggest-ever’ Tattoo.

The teaching staff at Brighton has continued to foster meaningful relationships with its students and their classes. The delivery of curriculum is being driven by the latest research, and the professional recognition of the staff’s teaching abilities has continued to drive academic outcomes and teacher improvement.

Brighton continues to offer a diverse education to our students with many of these choices becoming highlights to the year: Outdoor Education Experiences for all students from Year 3 upwards, International Women’s Day celebrations, Mothers Day Brunch and Fathers Day Breakfast, the Tattoo, and various assemblies such as Leadership, Founders Day and Presentation.

Brighton’s Social Justice Program has continued to develop an awareness and an understanding of the needs of our greater society in each student. This awareness not only develops Haileybury’s students to become people for others but also develops the concept of service education. Examples of this program have included contributions to the Royal Children’s Hospital – Good Friday Appeal with the annual Coin Trail, the Year 5 & 6 Busking Day that supported a tinned food drive for the St Kilda City Mission, an Assembly Presentation and Financial contribution to Angel Flight, and sponsorship of the Homeless World Soccer Cup. Social Education has continued to develop our students in the Middle Years of schooling

at Brighton. During the weekly scheduled lessons in formalised and structured opportunities, boys and girls have been given the chance to develop their understanding of gender issues, to be involved in academic extension activities and to create activities that support social etiquette and values. This is achieved by working with each other in positive and constructive settings. Social Education is a component of a broader Social Development Program that includes Assemblies, the performing arts, House activities and social opportunities provided throughout the terms and weeks.

Through the Haileybury Parents and Friends of Brighton, our school community has continued to prosper and grow, and remain connected. In particular, I was delighted with the formation of a new interest group, the Haileybury Fathers Association of Brighton.

Brighton continues to do well.

Scott Doran, Head of Castlefield (Brighton)

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NEWLANDS REPORT Newlands made a significant contribution to the Tattoo in Term 3. The performances representing the odd years of the 1900s decades were amazing

The Spice Girls, the Wizard of Oz, John Travolta in Staying Alive and a revisit to Grease Lightning. Over 300 Newlands students performed over two nights and enjoyed the wonderful and supportive company of the Senior Boys and Girls.

High voltage ‘rock and roll’ shocked the crowd in Term 3 at Newlands in our annual Battle of the Bands, which saw voices broken, drum sticks shattered and electric guitar strings broken. The result was an exhilarating performance of 15 bands collectively from Brighton, Berwick and Keysborough. I thank all staff involved and congratulate all band members for their contribution. Berwick claimed the trophy for 2008.

Mr Graeme Casey oversees the House Competition at Newlands. When students and families enter the School they are placed into one of four Houses: Shum, Kemp, Cox and Sangwell. Throughout the year, students participate in four categories of activities for their House. There are main events such as House Swimming, Cross -Country and Athletics. These events bring the whole School together to compete in a variety of activities for their Houses. The second category of events each term is round robin games such as volleyball, touch football, netball, softball, tennis etc. The third is where each House organises an annual fundraiser for a particular organisation, such as the Royal Children’s Hospital. Finally, students are involved in House Activities involving special days with the Arts. They celebrate House

Art, Drama, and Music in a mixture of presentations that pit their skills against those of the other Houses. Participation and fun are the main aims of the House Systems. Each term, opportunities exist for a multitude of students to lead and to follow in the many tasks within the House system. A special assembly is held each term to note House progress, hear from House leaders and award trophies and colours. The photos will give you an idea of the enjoyment our students have with this program. Mr Casey is an exemplary leader with this program.

Shane Davey, Head of Newlands

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SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT 2008 saw the introduction of the ‘Oak Tree Foundation’ to Senior School.

The Oaktree Foundation is a youth-run aid and development organisation, run entirely by young people under the age of 26. Jay Fitzpatrick, Captain of Haileybury College, presented the foundation to the School as an opportunity to participate in a program that empowers developing communities through education.

Senior School has a strong tradition of giving to charities and the Houses work very hard to support different groups. The Oak Tree Foundation provides a ‘whole school’ approach to complement the other groups that Haileybury supports. The students were very enthusiastic in their support of the Oak Tree Foundation and there is a strong sense within the school that social justice must be a high priority.

The development of Senior Schools at Berwick and Brighton highlights the range of opportunities that are available at Haileybury. Each of the Senior School environments is unique, however, all Senior students come together at Keysborough during the week in order to maintain a strong sense of one community.

This community has many parts and we celebrated Haileybury Girls College with an assembly of girls and young women from Prep to Year 12. The Chairman of Council, Justice Ross Sundberg, and member of Council, Jan Douglas, as well as members of the HMA, joined us for this great celebration and it was certainly enjoyed by all who attended.

It is always a pleasure to see the young men and women of Haileybury taking advantage of the many, various opportunities that are available at the School.

PAM CHAMBERLAIN, HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL AND VICE PRINCIPAL

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CAPTAINS’ CORNER CAPTAIN OF HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE

The 2008 academic year at Haileybury has been extremely amazing thus far.

This semester has proven to be just as pleasing as the last with commendable achievements in all areas of sports, arts and music, not to mention academics.

The six-night extravaganza, the Tattoo, was a very memorable and enjoyable production and everyone must be commended on their efforts in making it a success. Also this semester, the Senior School International Afternoon was a fantastic way for school leaders and our international students to establish new friendships and embrace existing ones.

The Year 6 day was also an opportunity for Haileybury Seniors to run fun games and activities with Year 6s at all campuses, proving a great way to interact with our younger peers. In support of the Oaktree Foundation, Haileybury’s Got Talent was also a great event to show off the schools diverse talents and was enjoyed by all.

One of the most significant affairs this term was the uniting of Haileybury girls across all campuses and year levels at Keysborough, to embrace the outstanding Girls College that we are. This historic assembly symbolised the enormity and diversity of the Girls College and was a truly inspiring and uplifting day.

As we come to the end of our time here, I wish my fellow Year 12s good luck in the future that awaits us and many successes for the future of Haileybury, all its students and community. I thank you for the opportunity this year as it has truly been a great honour to lead Haileybury Girls College.

KUBRA BASAK, CAPTAIN OF HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE

CAPTAIN OF HAILEYBURY COLLEGE

As 2008 comes to an end, it is a time to reflect on the success Haileybury has had in the past year. Haileybury’s strong tradition as a leading APS school has been upheld as the school continues to develop and flourish under the vision of Mr Scott.

The expansion of Haileybury Senior School into the Brighton and Berwick campuses has seen further growth in the school, giving students greater opportunities in their educations.

Compliments must go to the staff for the continuous high -quality of teaching, which provides Haileybury with its celebrated

School culture and encourages students to become the dedicated and confident individuals that they are.

The students have worked diligently all year in their studies, sporting teams and in all areas of their co-curricular and community activities.

Haileybury leadership was very successful in the introduction of the new, whole School Charity, and it looks to be in good hands with such strength and depth coming up through the school ranks. Having a firm responsibility within the School’s Leadership has been a great privilege. I have learnt many things that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Along with everything the graduating class of 2008 has learnt over the years, we will also take with us the memories and the feelings of tradition and kinship that can only be found at Haileybury. I advise all students to make the most of their time and to move forward accepting all new challenges and opportunities. Good luck to the graduating class of 2008 for the future, we will never forget the bonds, the pride and the values instilled in us at Haileybury.

VIVAT HAILEYBURIA! JAY FITZPATRICK, CAPTAIN OF HAILEYBURY COLLEGE

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CLASSICS TOUR OF GREECE AND ITALY

Once upon a time, an intrepid band of adventurers embarked on an odyssey. They set out from the winter winds of Melbourne and travelled over the wine-dark sea, across half the world and back in time to the crumbling splendour of the ancient world.

There the Classics Tour explored the remnants of antiquity - the Colosseum and the Parthenon - and embraced the vibrant modern European capitals – Rome and Athens where these icons of history link back through our shared human heritage. The adventurers roamed the dusty streets of the graveyard city, Pompeii, and paid their respects to Apollo at Delphi, where the god of sunlight poured down his endless, radiant blessings. The god of the sea was not forgotten, and they all swam in the perfect blue-glass water of the Gulf of Corinth and visited the islands of the Aegean. But at last, like all great heroes, the adventure turned to the journey of homecoming, that most difficult of all journeys when one has been among places of beauty but the most rewarding when it is accomplished.

JEREMY DALY, CLASSICAL SOCIETIES AND CULTURES TEACHER

HUMANITIES

EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF THAILAND & LAOS 2008 40 Haileybury students, accompanied by five staff, tasted, smelt, breathed and lived the experience that is Thailand and Laos.

The focus of the trip was fourfold: To see this amazing part of the world before it changed, to understand and experience a timeless way of life, to give one’s time for the benefit of others through community service, and to ponder the experience of Australian POW’s who suffered through intolerable conditions as they slaved to build the Thai – Burma railway during WWII. The tour traversed the region from bustling Bangkok to a significantly sleepier capital city in Vientiane (Laos). We visited the world heritage listed town of Luang Prabang before taking a slow boat up the farthest reaches of the mighty Mekong to visit ‘The Golden Triangle’, where the Thai, Burmese and Laotian borders converge. Half of the group spent three days living with Burmese Balong hill tribe refugees and completed a community project that renovated their local Buddhist temple. Other students embarked on a wild jungle trek by foot and by elephant. The famous night markets of Chiang Mai and the Bridge over the River Kwai greeted the students as we emerged from our hill tribe experience before we reached the emotional pinnacle of the trip with our visit to Hell Fire Pass. These are just some of the memories which will be engrained into the minds of the wonderful group of people who shared what was certainly an ‘off the beaten track’ adventure.

BEN HINVES, HEAD OF HISTORY AND POLITICS

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WORLD CHALLENGE EXPEDITIONS

BORNEO TRIP During the Term 2 holidays, Madeline Knott and Jack-Thomas Coombes (Year 10, Brighton) along with Kate Foley, Nicola Quinn and Katrina Hartley (Year 10, Keysborough) partook in a World Challenge Expeditions trip to Borneo, Malaysia. After eight months of fundraising, planning and preparation, which was challenging enough, the real hard work began.

From the time they met up the night before departure, the students ran the show. For the full three-anda-half week trip, they had to plan, book, negotiate payment and budget the trip. Based on preferences discussed in the nine months leading up to the expedition, World Challenge put together a suggested itinerary and budget guideline for students to base their choices on. Certain essential travel had been booked and paid for, but students had to organise everything else, and the onus was on them if they missed an opportunity - or a bus! Watching students’ confidence grow throughout the trip was brilliant.

They learnt to ‘barter’ for buses in a currency they had never seen before, using phrases of a language they had never spoken before, after chowing down a meal made of ingredients they had never heard of before.

From living in a jungle hut that was so remote the next nearest village was six hours away by foot (where they taught the locals UNO and became the first westerners to ever sing (in Kelabit) at the village church) to scaling the peak of a mountain almost half -way up Everest, their physical and mental strength were often pushed to their limits. But with the structured and safe support provided by World Challenge, students were able to reassess exactly what their limits where.

Covering around 1000kms in 24 days, the experiences the group shared were varied. The acclimatisation phase at the beginning slowly saw us get used to the draining heat; the jungle trekking phase took us in a direction none of us could have imagined; the community service phase allowed us to give back to a population who had given us so much; and the relaxation phase enabled some blissful respite and reflection.

In a word, as summarised by the students, the expedition to Borneo was ‘inspirational’ – equally for what they learnt about other people, other countries and themselves.

OLIVIA SHELTON, STUDENT LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR, BRIGHTON

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HAILEYBURY PIPES AND DRUMS CHAMPIONS FOR 25 YEARS

Haileybury Pipes and Drums have achieved a success record in competition that can only be described as outstanding. In 1984 the Pipe Band won the first Victorian Juvenile Championship title in the competition’s inaugural year.

The band has now achieved an unparalleled succession of State Championship titles for a record 25 years. The Rose Bowl trophy, which is engraved with no other name than Haileybury Pipes and Drums, is proudly on display in the David Bail Band Room.

Many hours of tuition and practice are required by pipers and drummers to reach the competition standard of performance. On the competition field, band members perform their physically and technically difficult instruments as one focused team. The Pipes and Drums compete in both the Juvenile and Grade 4 (Open) competitions.

The band is critiqued by seven adjudicators, as they demonstrate a variety of rhythm, melody and technique, while maintaining a high level of integration within all sections of the band.

The remarkable success achieved by the Pipes and Drums over 25 years has required a high level of commitment, as well as the continual advancement of each individual’s ability, in order to remain at the highest level. Numerous Pipe Majors and Drum Sergeants over the years have eagerly accepted the prestige and responsibility associated with leading the band onto the contest field. They are always trying to emulate their predecessors and pass on the knowledge they have gained from the teaching staff, as well as their own experiences to the junior members of the band.

Harold Gillespie, Director, Pipes and Drums

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SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

GIRLS SOCCER PREMIERS The 2008 Girls Soccer season saw the Haileybury 1st XI collect their second Successive APS/AGS premiership.

Under the captaincy of Rhiannon Silveston-Johnston, the girls managed to win all 11 games bringing their unbeaten record to 21 games in a row.

CROSS COUNTRY 2008 saw Haileybury assert itself as the leading distancerunning school in Australia for boys and girls.

After finishing second last year, the Bloods secured the APS Boys Premiership for the first time in 15 years (Co-Premiers) after a thrilling two-point win over Xavier College in our host event at Berwick. Jordan Williamsz claimed victory in an impressive four Senior APS Cross Country races. The Hearts were defending APS Girls Premiers, but Carey Grammar proved too strong.

However, our girls defeated Carey in the final round. Haileybury dominated at state level claiming two Victorian All Schools Co-Educational Premierships in both the Cross Country and Road Relays. Haileybury also gained Victorian Cross Country Teams Championships in the Girls’ U.20, U.18 and U.16 and Boys U.17 and contributed an incredible nine athletes to the Victorian Team. Best performers at the National Championships were: Sarah Lund - fifth, Tessa Craig - sixth, Tessa Neave - ninth, Becky Neave - eleventh and Jordan Williamsz - fourteenth. Sarah Lund also ran in the

The season again highlighted the team’s ability to raise its game when confronted by excellent opposition. The matches against Carey and Wesley were evident of this ability. Facing last season’s runnerup-Carey-in the opening game of the season, the girls responded with a clinical game of soccer, winning 2-0 with a strong defensive effort from all players. Our game against Wesley in Week 5 was a clash of undefeated sides. Once again the girls rose to the challenge winning 2-1 on Wesley’s home pitch. Victory in the nine other games saw Haileybury wrap up the premiership with a confident 4-1 victory over Caulfield Grammar.

Over the season the girls demonstrated a high level of skill and a willingness to work as a team in all games. The quality of soccer that they produced over all 11 games was a credit to them. The 2008 squad was composed of players from Year 9 through to Year 12 which should position Haileybury to challenge for further success in future seasons.

DUNCAN BORLEY, HEAD OF GIRLS SOCCER

World Schools Cross Country in the Czech Republic, where she placed eighteenth and was a member of the fourth-placed Australian Team.

STEPHEN MCMAHON, HEAD OF CROSS COUNTRY (BOYS AND GIRLS)

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LIFE IN THE BOARDING HOUSE IN THE 1930s

Once upon a time (28 April 2007) in a land far away (Wodonga), a man sits down and begins to write. His hands gracefully weave across the page, the pen twisting and twirling, spelling out majestic words. The man pauses to think and then, he continues writing about the Haileybury that he knew in 1937.

This man is Mr Stuart Peterkin, a student and boarder of Haileybury from 1937 to 1941. Unable to attend the Class of 1941 Reunion, Mr Peterkin kTHOUGHT MEMORIES OF (AILEYBURY AS A BOARDER IN MAY BE OF INTEREST AND PERHAPS COULD BE IN ONE OF THE /LD "OYS .OTES IN A MAGAZINEl which he kTHOROUGHLY ENJOYS READINGl. For this reason, Mr Peterkin wrote a letter recounting some of his memories of the Haileybury Boarding School.

In the end, it doesn’t really matter because hygiene could wait until Saturday night which was ‘bath night’. k!FTER LIGHTING THE CHIP HEATER AND GETTING THE WATER HOT THE SMALLEST OF US WENT IN ĂźRST AND THEN BY SIZE TO THE BIGGESTl. It is understandable if some of the bigger boys did not want a bath.

Some, like Stewart Duncan, who was the biggest and therefore the last, would rather have kSAT ON A SAND BANK AND SPLASHED THE WATER ON HIMSELFl.

Let us cast our minds back to 1937. The Headmaster-Proprietor is Mr S R Dickinson.

Haileybury is currently based on two properties: ‘Wellington’ was the boarding house located on the corner of New Street and South Road and the ‘CastleďŹ eld’ Estate was where most classes were held.

There was also ‘Matches’ the janitor, aptly named as he dropped matches everywhere when he smoked his pipe. Matches has a room at the bottom of the stairs. k(IS DOOR WAS ONLY OPENED WHEN HE ENTERED OR LEFT HIS ROOM AND DID IT mSTINKn )lM SURE HE DIDNlT HAVE A 3ATURDAY BATH OR IF LUCKY AN ANNUAL BATH l

Mr Peterkin is 11-years-old. Any boarders without bicycles have to walk to CastleďŹ eld for class and back to New Street for lunch.

The CastleďŹ eld building is brick and it gets very cold in winter. It gets even colder when Mr Peterkin takes a shower to kick-start his day. Pity they didn’t have hot water.

Sunday is a day for Church. Before church though, letters would usually be written to the parents. Haileybury boys sit behind the Melbourne Orphanage boys on the right side of the aisle. The Orphanage girls sit on the left. k7HEN THE PLATE CAME AROUND THE ORPHANAGE PILED IT WITH PENNIES WHILE THE (AILEYBURY BOYS WOULD kDOT IT WITH THREE

PENNY PIECESl. After lunch, some would be taken on walks with ‘masters’ while still dressed in their Sunday clothes. There is also no sport on Sundays.

To some, this weekly existence may seem somewhat bleak or depressing. For Mr Peterkin, it all changed when the Boarding School moved to the CastleďŹ eld property at the start of Term 2 in 1938. To the boarders, they thought they were kLIVING IN 0ARADISE NO MORE WEEKLY BATHS AND HOT SHOWERS EVERY DAYl and no more kTREKS UP AND DOWN TO .EW 3TREET OR HAVING TO WALK PAST -ATCHESl room.’ Mr Peterkin was a well established sportsman showing considerable skill and ability in many sports. He was a member of First Tennis, First Cricket (where he was Vice-Captain during his ďŹ nal year), First Football (winning the Football Prize in 1940) and the Athletics team.

ALEX LUONG, CAPTAIN OF ARCHIVES

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PAST HAILEYBURY MOTHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB During a committee meeting in 1989, it was voted that a monetary prize be awarded to the dux of Year 11. This award has been provided ever since, and is now also awarded to the Year 11 female dux.

The money for this scholarship is raised by charging our members an annual subscription fee of $15.00.

The committee organises a social function every month. This year, for example, we have toured the Melbourne Town Hall, the Arts Centre, the Johnston Collection and the Victorian Tapestry Workshop. We have had lunch at Mont De Lancey in the Yarra Valley and at the William Angliss Institute’s restaurant. Occasionally we have a guest

speaker, a film luncheon, a theatre outing or visit to a garden such as the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens.

Every December, we have our annual Christmas Luncheon. This year it will be held on Tuesday, 9 December at 12.00 pm. at the Spring Valley Golf Club in Heatherton Road, Clayton South.

Any member of the Haileybury community is most welcome to join us. Please contact Margaret Hardeman on 9596 2405 before 17 November to pay a fee of $55.00 for your delicious 3 course lunch.

Our Annual General Meeting is held in February at Brighton. Next year it will be held on 24 February at 10.30 am. New members are most welcome to join us at this meeting,

In 1973, a group of past H.M.A. Committee members formed the Past Haileybury Mothers’ Social Club with the view to keeping their friendship ongoing after their sons left the school. and of course to attend any of our social events. We also encourage our members to invite their family and friends along to our functions.

President: Margaret Hardeman

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Treasurer: Pam Lappage

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Secretary: Jillian Veal

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JILLIAN VEAL, SECRETARY, PAST HAILEYBURY MOTHERS SOCIAL CLUB

HAILEYBURY

GIRLS COLLEGE CELEBRATE

On Tuesday, 9 September, Haileybury Girls College joined together to celebrate its first ever Whole School Assembly.

Over a thousand girls from Prep to Year 12 from all three Haileybury campuses came together for the assembly in Aikman Hall.

PREP STUDENT DARCEY DOYLE WITH CAPTAIN OF HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE, KUBRA BASAK.

The girls were all given “I h Haileybury” badges made for the special occasion and after the assembly, all enjoyed a morning tea prepared in their honour.

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NAPLAN HIGH ACHIEVERS Results for the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for 2008 saw Haileybury achieve an outstanding set of collective results.

STEWART LOEWE’S Winning Formula Former AFL champion Stewart Loewe has been imparting his wisdom on Haileybury’s senior football team. After taking up a specialised coaching position at the beginning of 2004, vast improvements in the 2008 season have been seen within the entire team.

Stewart teamed up with Haileybury’s Senior Coach Andrew Lynch to begin rebuilding the team after most of Haileybury’s senior football players had moved on after 2006.

Since then many Year 10 and 11 students have been introduced into the senior squad, a strategy designed to breathe life into the new and developing team.

Haileybury only just missed out on the 2008 APS premiership after losing only one match for the season to Melbourne Grammar by 3 points, but it was not enough to secure the premiership from the victors on a count-back.

The Year 3 results were particularly impressive with over 80% of all Year 3 students exceeding Year 4 level in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and numeracy.

Writing was a particularly strong area of achievement with 60.6% of students exceeding Year 6 level. The Year 5 results were similarly strong with over 80% of students operating at least one year level above in writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Year 9 results also highlighted strengths in literacy with 90% of students reading at Year 10 level or above and numeracy, where 73% of students were at Year 10 level or above.

MONTCLAIR AND BRADSHAW HOUSE Students raise money for local respite house Throughout the year, Haileybury’s Bradshaw House has been raising money for Montclair House. Montclair is run by Scope Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services to children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities.

In Term 4, Bradshaw donated $1500 to Montclair House.

Bradshaw has been associated with Montclair House for 15 years, with past staff members even helping to build the House.

As part of their community service commitment, students visit Montclair regularly to interact with the children.

/")45!29 BRIAN JOHN DOYLE The Haileybury community are saddened to learn of the passing of Brian John Doyle, the father of Mark, our Director of Rowing. Brian made a strong and lasting contribution to rowing at Haileybury over a number of years.

Our sincere sympathies are extended to Mark, Wendy and the family.

DR DONALD CLEVELAND (CLEVE) HODGE The Haileybury community are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Cleve Hodge, who was a member of the College Council from 1978-1987. Our sincere sympathies are offered to his wife Norma, sons David and Michael, daughter Judith and all members of the family.

L-R: BRADSHAW HOUSE STUDENTS - LUCAS WALDRON, KAMAL KANDASAMY, ARVEEN KALAPARA (HOUSE CAPTAIN), LUKE DAVEY (HOUSE VICE-CAPTAIN), BILL SKELTON AND MR ANTHONY TARANTO (HEAD OF BRADSHAW HOUSE) WITH SANDY (MONTCLAIR HOUSE COUNSELLOR) AND JARRYN (MONTCLAIR HOUSE STUDENT).

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OHA

REPORT KEN PHILLIPS DAY The Ken Phillips Day (KPD) and six-month reunion for the previous year’s School leavers is the biggest day on the OHA calendar and 2008 was no exception.

Under cloudy skies with the threat of rain, over 300 players, supporters and 2007 Haileybury leavers turned out to reminisce and celebrate, at the same time as being able to watch some quality sporting action.

The KPD has traditionally been focused on a football match between the Old Boys and School teams, however, in recent times the day has grown to include a greater variety of sports with the inclusion of the six-month reunion. This year we celebrated the first occasion that an OHA female team has participated against the School team in the sport of netball.

No less than six sports were played on the day including football, hockey, netball, touch football, volleyball and soccer.

The latter were played at a social level, given no official teams represent the OHA in these sports. The OHA were successful in only the football with Haileybury teams taking out the netball, hockey and touch football trophies.

It was, however, terrific to see so many OHA members gracing the fields and showcasing their obvious (once held) talents.

For the record, the following are results of the day: FOOTBALL: OHA defeated Haileybury by 15 points.

HOCKEY: Haileybury 7 defeated OHA 1.

NETBALL: Haileybury Girls College 43 defeated OHA 17.

TOUCH RUGBY: Haileybury 6 defeated OHA 5.

THE 2009

CLASS OF ’78

REUNION 30 members from the Class of 1978 stepped out on a wintry evening on Friday, 1 August to celebrate 30 years since they completed their schooling at Haileybury.

We were very fortunate to have many past teachers of this group return, including Rev. Graeme Kerr, Bill Trueman and Brian “Weary” Clark. The group enjoyed a terrific night of reminiscing and catching up about old times. A sincere thank you must go to Jeremy Kewley who proposed the toast and responded on behalf of the group. The Class of ’78 was taken on a tour of the facilities at Haileybury and

many were amazed by the changes. The tour included visits to the Lecture Theatre, Wings Café, David Bradshaw Chapel and Aikman Hall. We were very lucky to see the preparations for the Haileybury Tattoo in full -swing as we ventured out of the cold and into the magnificently lit Aikman Hall. All in all a great night was had with a few sore heads the next morning!

SINCOCK CUP The venue for the 2009 Sincock Cup – an annual event played between the OHA Cricket Club and current 1st X1 – will be the Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground located in Strath Creek, 85 kilometres from Melbourne. The event will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2009.

Established in 1994, the Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground has been host to international, interstate, competition, corporate and social matches.

The Hume and Hovell Cricket ground is owned by legendary Old Haileyburian, Don McQueen (OH ’58). Bus transport will be provided by the OHA to and from the venue.

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OHA GOLF DAY The 4th annual OHA Golf Day was held at Woodlands Golf Course on Friday, 10 October under magnificent blue skies. The Hattam-Metherall trophy, named after past OHA members, Grant Hattam and “Dicky” Metherall was keenly fought amongst over 30 Old Haileyburians. Ken Allison provided a fitting tribute to both gentlemen in the presence of Barbara Metherall and family and Anne Hattam. We were also delighted to have six present day students and two staff playing in the day which helped promote the sport of golf at Haileybury.

WAYNE SMITH, ANDREW FOX AND ANDREW BROWN ENJOY A SPECTACULAR DAY AT WOODLANDS.

After a day of great ball striking, some narrowly missed putts and much time in trees, the winner on the day was David Lappage (OH ‘90). David took home the magnificent trophy and jacket to keep until the event next year.

OHA FOOTBALL LUNCHEON

OHA DAY AT THE RACES The inaugural OHA Day at the Races was a tremendous success.

Held at Moonee Valley Racecouse under clear blue skies and amazing spring weather, 30 Old Haileyburians and guests enjoyed a stunning start to the Spring Carnival in their own private marquee overlooking the track and the magnificent Melbourne skyline. OHA members were treated to a magnificent meal, drinks waiter service, exclusive marquee and private betting facilities.

Over 100 Old Haileyburians and their guests enjoyed a memorable spring afternoon at the home of football – the MCG – for the second annual OHA Footy Finals Luncheon.

The number of guests was up by 40 compared to last year, which is extremely pleasing.

The tradition of this day will continue, as will the format – a footy panel made up of past greats, Old Haileyburians and current day players.

This year we were delighted to be entertained by one of the best media commentators in the land, Bruce Eva (OH ’84). Bruce showed why he is regarded as one of the best all -round commentators in the business by giving a polished interview with Haileybury staff member and Beijing Olympian, Pauline Frasca. Pauline rowed in the Women’s Eights which made the final, only to bring up the tail -end of the field. Pauline discussed her experiences in Beijing including everything from the heat to the racing and the social atmosphere at the end of her regatta.

Pauline explained that she would not be competing at the World Championships in 2009 but would focus on her career and maintain fitness through triathlons.

We were blessed with a wonderful football panel straight after our delicious main course.

Rodger Head - OH ’56 and St Kilda 1966 premiership player ; Danny Frawley - Haileybury parent and St.Kilda FC longest serving captain ; Paul Hopgood - OH ’91 and Melbourne 100 gamer and Shane Valenti - OH ’04 and Melbourne debutante in 2008 gave those in attendance a wonderful insight into how football was/is played in their era. Some great stories were exchanged including some involving Tony Lockett and Allan Jeans, as well as a discussion on how each of the coaches each player had played under compared. If you missed this one, make sure you do not miss it again!

This day promises to become a massive one on the OHA calendar. Please mark in Saturday, 12 September 2009, in your diaries for next year.

OHA

WEBSITE Have you seen our new-look website? Log on to www.oha.org. au. If you are a first time user you will be issued a password within 24 hours of logging onto the site.

The OHA website is a great way of tracking down old classmates, keeping up to date with OHA events and receiving regular communications about both the OHA and Haileybury.

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2009 Dates February Thursday, 5 February

Founders Day morning tea and 40-year Reunion (Class of ’69)

Tuesday, 17 February

OHA Open Morning

Friday, 20 February

Class of ’59 – 50-year Reunion (Castlefield)

OHA CLUBS IN BRIEF

March Sunday, 1 March

Sincock Cup. Venue : Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground

Friday, 13 March

APS Head of the River Reunion Luncheon

Friday, 13 March

Newlands Fair

Sunday, 15 March

OHA Winery Tour

Thursday, 19 March

OHA Breakfast. Venue : TBC

April Friday, 3 April

Class of 2004 –Five-year Reunion (off site)

Tuesday, 21 April

YOHA event – Trivia night

May Tuesday, 5 May

OHA Open Morning

Friday, 8 May (TBC)

School Play Reunion

Friday, 15 May

Class of ’79 – 30-year Reunion

Monday, 18 May (TBC)

OHA Occupations Evening

Friday, 22 May

OHA Luncheon. Venue : Athenaeum Club

Friday, 29 May

OHA Boarders Reunion

August Sunday, 2 August

New Zealand Branch Reunion

Tuesday, 4 August

OHA Open Morning

Sunday, 16 August

OHA Ken Phillips Day

Tuesday, 25 August

OHA Annual General Meeting

September Thursday, 3 September

OHA Footy Luncheon. Venue : MCG

Saturday, 12 September

OHA Day at the Races and Class of 2008 Reunion

October Friday, 9 October

Class of ’99 – 10-year Reunion

Tuesday, 13 October

OHA Open Morning

Friday, 16 October

OHA Golf Day

Tuesday, 20 October (TBC)

Year 12 Clubs Luncheon

Friday, 23 October

APS Athletics 25 year Premiership Reunion Luncheon

Friday, 23 October

Class of ’89 – 20-year Reunion

November Friday, 6 November

Sydney Branch Reunion

Saturday, 7 November

Queensland Branch Reunion

Friday, 20 November

Class of ’84 – 25-year Reunion Luncheon

Tuesday, 24 November

YOHA event

The (Old) Haileybury Athletics Team

OBITURARIES Our thoughts and sympathies are extended to the families of the following members of the Old Haileybury community who have died recently: KIM ABERNETHY (OH ‘56) The School was saddened to learn of Kim Abernethy’s passing on 3 August, 2008.

Kim was the opening bowler for the 1st XI cricket team and Captain of the 1965 1st XVIII football team.

GARY JENKINS (OH ‘70) The OHA community is saddened by the sudden death of Gary Jenkins (1970).

Gary leaves behind a wife, Jen, daughter, Christine and son, Alex.

STEWART PEPPIN MCRAE (OH 1930’s) Stewart Peppin McRae passed away on 5 June 2008. For many years he was a cartoonist for the Courier Mail and Sunday Mail in Brisbane and in 1978 won the Walkley Award for Best Editorial Cartoon.

He was in the RAAF in World War 2.

PETER WHITE (OH ‘66) The OHA Community mourns the passing of past student, Peter White on 13 May. Peter was a member of the 1965 football premiership team. He leaves a wife, Peggy, and two boys, Lewis and Morgan.

David Evans (OH ‘86) Judy Fox Mother of OHA Councillor Andrew Fox (OH ‘84).

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Football

Athletics

Big Band

The season has just concluded for the OHAFC - An excellent year in which the Club blooded many young players in the upper echelons of the VAFA. This season we finished in fourth position, being narrowly beaten in a classic First Semi Final against Marcellin at Elsternwick Park. Pre -season training commences in November and interested players should contact President, Andrew Bonwick on 0407 714 270.

The Haileybury Athletics Club has won the APSOC Premiership for the sixth year in succession. The team needed to defeat Old Xaverians in the final round - a tough 8km challenge around The Boulevard in Kew, and did so in convincing style. Congratulations to President, David Metherall, on achieving this amazing feat!

The OHA Big Band has played at numerous functions this year including the 60’s Decade Reunion at Castlefield and the annual Ken Phillips Day. The band practices once per week at Senior School and currently has over 15 members.

Interested musicians should contact Jono Somers on 0423 115 669.

Cricket

Soccer

The season commences on Saturday, 11 October 2008. Interested players should contact President, Matthew Baxter on 0414 955 770.

For any individuals wishing to be part of the inaugural OHA Soccer Club in 2009, please contact Russell Davidson on 9213 2218 or email russelldavidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au

Touch Rugby The OHA Touch season commences in October. Interested players are asked to contact Anthony Taranto by email – anthonytaranto@haileybury.vic.edu.au The Club would particularly like to recruit footballers who may be looking for some additional fitness work during the summer.

WHERE ARE THEY

NOW? BRUCE BERENDS (OH ‘99)

Congratulations to Bruce Berends and his wife, Kat, who welcomed their first child on 19 August – a daughter named Lilla Violet.

HEMANT CHAURASIA (OH ‘02)

Hemant graduated in 2007 from Science/ Engineering at Monash with prizes for the Best Student in Mechanical Engineering and the Ian Langlands Award for the top student in Engineering overall. He was recently admitted to MIT (Boston, USA) to complete a Masters and PhD in their Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics.

The study will be fully granted by a Research Assistantship. His degree will take approx five years to complete after which time he hopes to work at NASA with the Constellation Program.

PHILLIP DIGHT (OH ’69)

Phil has been appointed a Professional Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia within the Australian Centre for Geomechanics. He will continue as a visiting Senior Principal with copper mining. Phil and Jill Hollinshead married earlier in the year.

Hockey The Men’s State League 5 team played in the Grand Final on Sunday 21 September, going down 2-4 to WestVic Hockey Ballarat, which had dominated the competition for the entire season. The Club has had an outstanding season and looks forward to continuing to develop both male and female players in season 2009.

APOLOGY Our sincere apologies to Chris Davie (OH ’66) whose name was incorrectly listed as on obituary in the July edition of The Haileyburian.

We are pleased to report that Chris is in very good health!

ROMAN DITORO (OH ‘88)

ROLAND KARNATZ (OH ’87)

Roman’s mum tells us that Roman is living in Philadelphia, USA. He is married to an American girl and they are expecting their first child in September. He is well and sends best wishes to the class of ‘88.

Roland has had a long and varied journey since leaving Haileybury. He is currently a music lecturer at Longwood University in Virginia, but has in the past worked at other US universities and in Italy.

TIM DRANE (OH ’93)

SCOTT LENNON (OH ‘85)

Should read after a stint in London as an Architect, Tim and his fiancée, Claire, have moved to Cape Town, South Africa for the next three years. They will marry there on 11 October and return to Melbourne for a celebration on 24 October. Our congratulations and best wishes.

After many years working for the armed forces in Canberra as an engineer in satellite communications, Scott and his family have made a tree -change to Temora, north of Wagga. He now is a sailplane repairer with his father-in-law while his wife has a successful quilting business.

KEVIN FEWSTER (OH ’71)

DR SIMON P NAZARETIAN (OH ’90)

In September 2007, Kevin commenced as the Director, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich England. He is the first non-Briton to ever hold this post in the Museum’s 70 -year history. Before going to London, Kevin was Director of Powerhouse Museum, Sydney and prior to that was Director of Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney.

Simon is a Consultant Anatomical Pathologist at the Royal Women’s Hospital and lecturer with Monash University Faculty of Medicine.

He has been married to Aleen for 10 years and they have two children - Aaron and Isabelle

ANDREW GLUYAS (OH ’83)

Andrew has worked as a myotherapist for ten years and recently opened his new business ‘Mordialloc Myotherapy’. Myotherapy treats pain and stiffness, sports injuries, work related conditions and postural problems.

ALLAN PATIENCE (OH ’64)

Congratulations to Allan who was appointed to the Chair of Oceanic Studies, Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan in March 2008.

NICHOLAS RODDA (OH ‘86)

Nicholas is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and a partner at O’Sullivan Davies Lawyers in Perth.

LUKE HUNTER (OH ’86)

MATTHEW ROWE (OH ’92)

Luke is now a scientist devoted to protecting big cats in their natural environments; specifically the tigers in Asia, lions in Africa and panthers in South America.

Matthew is now living in Connecticut, USA with his wife, Natalie, and they are celebrating the birth of their first child, a girl named Kelsey Victoria Rowe weighing in at 8 lbs 6 oz.

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