The Haileyburian - Spring 2023

The Haileyburian.

NEWS

Secondary School of the Year

2023 WORLD CHAMPIONS

Pipes & Drums

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Sowing the seeds of sustainability

Spring 2023

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CONTENTS

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FROM THE CEO | PRINCIPAL

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NEWS > >

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COMMUNITY > >

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Entrepreneurship takes centre stage

SPORTS >

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Reading between the lines of courage

CURIOUS MINDS >

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One Haileybury Our volunteers

IN THE CLASSROOM >

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Celebrating excellence 2023 World Champions

The slope to success

THE ARTS > >

Exploring VCE Visual Arts Middle School musical magic

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SOCIAL JUSTICE >

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FOUNDATION >

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The power of donor support

ARCHIVES >

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Sowing the seeds of sustainability

Sailing through time

OHA NEWS > > > >

From the President OHA contacts OHA Outstanding Young Alumni Awards Meet the Sturrocks and Manleys

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OHA CLUBS

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OHA EVENTS

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OHA WEEK

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OHA LIFE

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FROM THE CEO | PRINCIPAL

Connecting as

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his edition of The Haileyburian shows the focus Haileybury has, as a great world school, on providing broad opportunities for students and encouraging them to strive for excellence as a part of one Haileybury community.

with 950 students. What has been wonderful to witness in the post Covid-19 environment are the many opportunities now available to students from Darwin and Melbourne to engage and connect with each other.

The VCE Premier’s awards are the pinnacle of VCE academic excellence going to the very top students in each subject. In 2022 Haileybury Melbourne students achieved a record 34 awards across 16 subjects, highlighting the extraordinary depth and talent of Haileybury students and the commitment and professional expertise of the teachers.

Haileybury’s reach has also extended to Scotland where the Haileybury Pipes and Drums won the World Championship in Grade 3B - the first time that Haileybury has brought home a world title. The band was made of students and a small number of committed alumni who mentored and played with the band.

For the first time three Premier’s Awards were achieved by two Haileybury Tianjin students, a wonderful effort as the School celebrated its tenth anniversary. Haileybury Tianjin is thriving with 800 students, and we were delighted that the Australian Ambassador to China, Graham Fletcher, was guest of honour at our tenth anniversary celebrations covered in this addition.

Haileybury Rendall School Darwin continues to go from strength to strength

There are so many opportunities for Haileybury alumni to connect, engage and support each other - these are reflected in the OHA pages of this Haileyburian.

It is also the first President’s report in a Haileyburian from Millie Hogben (OH 2013). Millie is the first female president of the OHA - another milestone in the evolution of Haileybury as a great world school.

Derek Scott CEO | Principal

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excellence Celebrating

“It is particularly pleasing to note that the 2022 results are Haileybury’s best results ever in the Premier’s VCE Awards.

This demonstrates the commitment, determination and curiosity of our students — all qualities shared by their equally passionate and brilliant teachers.”

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aileybury students have achieved a record number of accolades in this year’s Premier’s VCE Awards, awards which celebrate the top students in each subject across the state. The outstanding results continue Haileybury’s long and successful history at the prestigious state event.

In total, 28 Haileybury students were recognised at the 2022 Premier’s VCE Awards — nearly double the number of Haileybury students recognised in previous years.

“Haileybury is extremely proud of the students who have achieved these impressive academic results”

34 awards were received across 16 different subjects, ranging from Specialist Mathematics and Algorithmics to Music Sound Production, Physics, French and Business Management.

The awards recognise top-performing students from across the state and internationally who excelled in their VCE studies during 2022.

Students at Haileybury’s Tianjin school in China have also been recognised, with two students winning three Premier’s VCE Awards.

The awards were presented on Thursday, 27 July during a ceremony at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“Haileybury is extremely proud of the students who have achieved these impressive academic results,” CEO | Principal Derek Scott shared.

Seeing our students succeed is a rewarding experience, and we are pleased to have simultaneously been recognised for this at the Australian Education Awards, held in August. On the night, Haileybury was awarded Non-Government Secondary School of the Year, an award recognising high standards of teaching and learning, strong communication links between students, staff, families and the wider community, and demonstrated commitment to improvement. The School also received excellence awards for their accomplishments in the Best Student Wellbeing Program and Non-Government Primary school of the Year categories.

The joy of the evening was shared with Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin, who were proudly named Regional School of the Year. The award spans the achievements of the School from ELC classrooms to Year 12. They have been recognised for their professional and dedicated staff, award winning ELC and successful approach to boarding.

These accolades are a pleasure to have earnt and serve as a testament to the hard work that our brilliant teachers and dedicated students put into their studies.

It is a standard that our community continues to be truly proud of.

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NEWS

2023 World

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n the world of music, some stories are told through the harmonious blend of notes and melodies, while others are etched into history through the triumphant skirl of bagpipes and the resounding beat of drums. Such is the tale of Haileybury Pipes & Drums, who set off from Australian shores earlier this year and journeyed to the true home of bagpipes — Scotland.

On 18–19 August, the Haileybury Pipes & Drums band competed at the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships in Grade 3B — and they came out the other side reigning champions.

For those who are new to the pipe band grading lingo, the grades from lowest/ beginner to highest/expert rank: Novice Juvenile B, Novice Juvenile A, Grade 4B, Grade 4A, Juvenile, Grade 3B, Grade 3A, Grade 2 and, finally, Grade 1, the premier league.

The members of Haileybury Pipes & Drums were among 190 bands and 8,000 musicians that descended on Glasgow Green in Scotland for the championships.

“The standard is higher in Scotland than anywhere else in the world and the bands competing at the World Championships

are at peak performance,” said Pipes & Drums Director, Lincoln Hilton.

Despite more than 24 hours of travelling, jetlag and a bout of food poisoning three days earlier, the students were tireless in their practice regime, rehearsing long hours up to seven days a week. Earlier in the trip, they even managed to achieve a very commendable second place at the North Berwick Highland Games, and third place at the Perth Highland Games, competing in Grades 2 and 3 respectively.

These achievements were all the more remarkable considering that just a few months prior, the band had been competing in Grade 4A. Drums captain, Grishma (Year 12) says the world champions are still coming to terms with their huge achievement.

“The opportunity to play at a World Championships, let alone to win, is very rare,” Grishma said.

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The win has been two years in the making with the students practising and honing their performance skills for countless hours.

“When Haileybury was named world champions in our category it was a surreal moment. It felt like a dream,” Lincoln shared.

“Every note during the performance had to be played by memory and with precision, but the Haileybury students have sacrificed many, many hours to practice and they were determined to perform at a world-class level,” he said.

In true Scottish fashion, a dreich (dull and damp) day rolled in on the morning of the Worlds, but being from Melbourne and regularly seeing four seasons in one day, the team was well prepared to compete against 14 other bands from six countries: Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Belgium, Canada and France — three of which won the recent majors.

the challenge, beating the UK Champions, the European Champions and the Scottish Champions to claim their well-deserved victory.

A key factor of this incredible achievement was the exceptional group of tutors who poured their hearts into preparing the band for this prestigious competition. Their hard work and dedication served as the guiding light for the young musicians.

Pipe Corporal of the band, Jessie (Year 10) was quick to share her appreciation.

“I'd like to say a big thank you to all the teachers who went over with us. Mr Hilton, Mr Perry, Mr Evans, Mr Staley and Ms Mummery, and the teachers we have here in Melbourne, Mr Templeton and Mr Young.”

The victory serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring pipers and drummers around the world. The team proved that regardless of one’s geographical location, dedication and hard work can lead to extraordinary achievements.

At the stroke of 11.00 am, routines that were timed down to a minute began. Most championship performances are heavily affected by nerves and excitement, but this was Haileybury’s best performance of the trip.

They are just one of a handful of Australian bands to win such a world championship, and are the highest grades ever attempted by any school band in Australia.

As the skirl of bagpipes echoed through the Scottish air and the drums reverberated with pride, Haileybury Pipes & Drums etched their names into the annals of pipe band history. They had risen to

Head over to the digital edition to catch a video spotlighting our world champions.

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One Haileybury

Darwin

Year 9s head south On Sunday, 1 October a group of 15 students from Haileybury Rendall School travelled to Melbourne for an exciting week of activities. Departing from a beautiful 33°C Darwin day, the group flew four hours south to the slightly cooler lands of Victoria.

On their first morning in Melbourne the students were immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of Melbourne city.

They toured iconic landmarks including Federation Square, Birrarung Marr, the Melbourne Museum and saw breathtaking views from the Eureka Tower.

The following day was nothing short of magical as they journeyed further

Online

Haileybury Pangea launches into the NT Haileybury Pangea will welcome its first students from across the Northern Territory to their virtual classrooms in 2024. The arrival of Haileybury Pangea will make Haileybury Rendall School the only school in the Top End to offer three choices of schooling — day, boarding and online.

The approval to launch was provided by the Northern Territory government in early August. Haileybury Pangea is now accepting enrolments from students and families across the Northern Territory, for highly focused students both living in remote communities and those who

prefer the independence that comes with online learning.

“Many young people living in very remote communities want to receive a highquality education, but they don’t want to leave their home and community. Being able to learn from Haileybury Pangea’s brilliant teachers should not depend on where you live,” said Andrew McGregor, Principal of Haileybury Rendall School.

The School’s day and boarding students continue to thrive and look forward to welcoming Haileybury Pangea students based in the Northern Territory next year.

Joanna Baker, Head of Haileybury Pangea said, “Haileybury Pangea’s inaugural year has been all about learning — for students, for staff and for families — as we have embarked on this journey together. As we extend our reach to the Northern Territory, the most exciting aspect of Haileybury Pangea remains the choice it provides to families and the flexibility it provides for students who are ready to take charge of their learning.”

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south to Phillip Island. There, they had the unique opportunity to witness the evening Penguin Parade, where these charming creatures emerged from the sea and waddled up the sandy shores.

For the final half of the week the students spent three days visiting Haileybury Melbourne campuses, starting out at Haileybury City with a glimpse into Melbourne lessons, and then dispersing across all four campuses to spend time with Haileybury host families in all areas of the wider city.

On the final day of the trip, the group bid farewell to their host families, taking the time to explore Melbourne's vibrant Queen Victoria Markets and Bourke Street Mall before departing for Darwin in the evening. It was a brilliant week, and we look forward to welcoming our Darwin students to Melbourne again soon!

China

A decade worth celebrating Haileybury Tianjin (which consists of Haileybury Senior School Tianjin and The Haileybury Elite School Tianjin) celebrated its ten year anniversary on 13 September shortly after the start of the new Chinese school year.

Haileybury Tianjin is Australia’s leading transnational school education project.

The Australian Ambassador to China, Mr Graham Fletcher, attended the 10th Anniversary events at the School and the celebratory evening dinner. The CEO of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Mr Stephen Gniel and the Victorian State Commissioner in Greater China Mr Brett Stevens were also in attendance.

Left: Ambassador Graham Fletcher congratulates Haileybury Tianjin on 10 years.

Haileybury CEO Mr Derek Scott is also the Chair of Haileybury’s China operations and attended the event, which was also the last formal occasion for the Executive Principal of Haileybury Tianjin, Mr Peter Rogerson, who finished his excellent four year leadership of the School at the end of September.

The School continues to receive great support from Chinese education officials in Wuqing (where the School is based) and Tianjin.

Haileybury Tianjin is in great shape in the post Covid-19 environment with more than 800 students attending the School, and 90 percent of which are boarding students. The school delivers outstanding VCE outcomes for the Year 12 graduates with a two year median ATAR average of 80, with the majority of these students choosing to then study at Australian G8 universities.

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Our volunteers A

t Haileybury, our community thrives thanks to the dedicated efforts of our volunteer groups.

From campus Parents & Friend groups to sporting clubs, second-hand uniform shops and parent classroom helpers, these wonderful people contribute their time, passion, and skills to create a vibrant and nurturing environment for our students.

One such event was the Dare to Hope campaign held in July. The Senior players wore purple socks to support the campaign and to honour the father of Haileybury coach Matthew Lloyd, who was one of 3,500 lives lost to pancreatic cancer each year. Dare to Hope is the legacy of late Hawthorn Football Club Premiership Player and Norm Smith

other day to day happenings within the School. Haileybury Parents & Friends Edrington (HPFE), is one of our four Haileybury Parent & Friend groups across the campuses. Paren & Friend groups play a crucial role in enhancing each campus’ sense of community.

In this article we would like to introduce you to two of our many wonderful groups, giving our appreciation to them and all others who get involved.

Medalist, Paul Dear, a family to which many in the Haileybury community are connected to through netball, basketball and football.

events, from Mother's and Father’s Day stalls to fundraisers, pancake days, and the now annual Winter Warmers and Summer Sippers cocktail evenings.

Their activities extend to organising social events that bring parents and guardians together, fostering connections and camaraderie within the Edrington community.

Corda Club The Corda Club play a vital role in supporting the experience of students participating in Haileybury's boys' and girls' AFL/AFLW football programs. The group spans across Years 7-12, and fosters a strong sense of community among parents, students, and staff.

Rachel Kirkwood-Scott, Corda Club President, has enjoyed serving on the Club committee for a decade. With four children attending Haileybury, her reason for getting involved was deeply personal.

“I felt a strong urge to actively engage in their sports activities, even venturing into sports that I wasn't familiar with as a child.

My motivation was to break down gender barriers and set an example for my children, showing that women can play an active role in football and sports”, she shared.

The Corda Club has a long history, with parent support likely existing up to 130 years ago when the School was founded, and long before a formal group was introduced. Over the years, the club has evolved and made significant accomplishments. More recently, they've supported charity initiatives, such as Breast Cancer Network Australia, and contributed to student experiences, such as the Darwin cultural trip.

My motivation was to break down gender barriers and set an example for my children, showing that women can play an active role in football and sports

The players donated to a personalised silhouette to John Lloyd in the Bay of Hope at the Hawthorn v Carlton Dare to Hope Match at the MCG.

HPFE contribute to a diverse range of

Tracy Day and Kerry Illic have served as co-presidents for the past three years and shared with us their desire to get to know fellow parents and friends within the School community, and the joy of connecting with others who share a common interest in nurturing the community spirit.

Over recent years, HPFE has successfully built a solid foundation of volunteers for campus events. Earlier this year the group hosted the Annual Inter Campus Cross Country event, providing a memorable sausage sizzle for over 1,800 students.

Rached said that her most cherished experiences revolve around the wonderful people she’s had the privilege to meet along the way. “The lifelong friendships I've formed through my volunteer work at Haileybury are something I'll forever treasure”.

A big thank you

Haileybury Parents & Friends Edrington

If you're interested in getting involved, we encourage you to visit myHaileybury to discover more about which parent groups are available to join at your campus.

Outside of the sporting world, Haileybury Parents & Friend groups support many

We are grateful for each and every member of our community who donate their time and efforts to the School and our students, it’s a enterprise that couldn’t operate without our brilliant volunteers.

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Left to right: Lyndl Harrop and Rachel Kirkwood-Scott on game day holding the “John Lloyd” silhouette

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Reading between the lines of courage C

ourage is the mental or moral strength to persevere and withstand adversity, danger, fear, or difficulty. It involves the willingness to confront and overcome challenges, even when one feels frightened or uncertain. As author Ambrose Hollingworth Redmoon once said, " Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in spite of it". This is what Sarah Haley, Head English (Middle School) shared with us when she told us what students in Years 5-8 have been learning about this semester.

Siyara – Year 5

Sandra doesn’t stop running from beasts inside her negat ive thoughts. But she doesn’t doubt herself and stops running, she faces them, she knows she can.

Kalen – Year 6

Sprinting for your life, cliff ahead, you have to jump, options are get devoured by a blood-thirsty lion or do the pernicious jump and hope.

Oscar – Year 5

“You’re up next Tim,” the man said. Tim’s blood froze as he looked down at the treacherous 50 metre drop. Tim stepped into the abyss.

In Middle School English, Haileybury students explore diverse novels, each chosen to foster critical thinking and promote meaningful discussions about themes, characters and, this semester, the essence of courage.

Students are tasked with analysing texts, exploring key literary devices, story structure and locating evidence of courage themes.

Amy – Year 5

Eliz – Year 5

Years 5 and 6 students were tasked with capturing courage in 25 words. These are their stories:

Squeak! Squeak! went the mouse courageously as it passed the horrifying cat to get to the other side of the room.

The dog stared at the crowd, panting.

Then the mayor came over. “You saved her,” he said, put ting a medal over him . “You showed courage.”

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Archie –

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. k violently o o h s r o o The fl cked the o r r a o r d A lou ke a crazy li n e t r a g k in d e r nd there A . e k a u q earth r r if ying o h e h T . s he wa he crazy T . r u a s o n cat-di t ysaurus. t i K . y t i s o monst r

Wendy – Year 5

Thousands of eyes were fixed toward s the stage spotlight. H er parents looked at her encouragingly. Ta king a deep breath, she li fted up her delicate hand s.

Kevin – Year 5

Nadia – Year 5

The lights blinded her, this was her first recital, she needed to be courageous. With the first st roke of her violin, the packed audience cheered.

The tree was moving. He watched, horrified as the tree grew legs and arms. It let out an enormous roar as it stood up and …

Yashica – Year 5

Don’t fear, When you’re born to stand out You might be different, but you’re special.

Joyce – Y ea

Apr il’s rolle r 5 rt wisted and coaster t she held on ur ned as fo Literally. S r dear life. he’s been o ver countless lo op-the-loop s, sharp drop s. Yet she hasn’t g iven up.

Julia – Year 5

Freddie – Year 5

Thomas was engulfed by a vivid light. He didn’t know what would come next but he knew it could save the human race.

Looking down the haunted path, The sounds of silence creeping past, The way ahead was clear but dark, Patiently, we wait, for that tiny spark.

Manuga – Year 6

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen to people sharing ideas.

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CURIOUS MINDS

Entrepreneurship takes centre stage Throughout the year, teachers at each campus keep a close eye on the progression of each pitch project, determining the most promising teams to represent their campus at Aikman Hall in November each year.

These young entrepreneurs have their eyes on the coveted $1,000 seed funding prize – a golden ticket to turning their innovative dreams into reality.

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he stage is set, and the atmosphere is electric as Haileybury's annual Pitch Showcase commences.

A carefully curated selection of teams from across the campuses are in the spotlight, each given four minutes to pitch a business idea ten months in the making.

This event is a testament to the budding entrepreneurial spirit among our students and has quickly become a highlight on the School's calendar.

Head over to the digital edition to catch a video spotlighting Social & Safe.

Since Term 1, students have been putting their creative thinking caps on and crafting business pitches in the Year 8 entrepreneurship program “Startup”.

Each team have mere minutes to impress a panel of esteemed judges. This year, our judges include Derek Scott, CEO|Principal, Anna Sever, Deputy Principal (Teaching & Learning), Simon Terry, a successful

“It was an awesome opportunity and a big shock. An experience we will never forget.”

- Tahani (Year 9)

CURIOUS MINDS

Left to right: Tahani, Mihini, Aiyana and Luthara

entrepreneur and Haileybury Council Member, and Jodie Imam, the CEO and Founder of Tractor Ventures, who has also played a key part in the planning process as a student mentor.

All Year 7-8 students are invited to witness the magic of the Pitch event. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and support the achievements of their peers, and for the Year 7’s, glimpse into what’s in store for next year.

The 2022 champions – Luthara, Mihini, Tahani, and Aiyana from Berwick campus – took some time to tell us about their project "Social and Safe”, a card game designed to impart valuable safety lessons to children of all age groups, focusing on both real-life and online safety.

The concept was a personal one, too, stemming from the shared experience

that they all have younger siblings they hope to educate and protect.

Initially, the prospect of pitching on stage and the knowledge that all their classmates would be watching was daunting. However, after dedicating countless hours to practice and summoning a reservoir of courage, they nailed their presentation.

The experience turned out to be nothing short of incredible. Simply being selected to present on behalf of Berwick campus was a big moment for them, let alone expecting to emerge as the winners. “It was an awesome opportunity and a big shock [to win]. An experience we will never forget.” they said.

Off the back of their win, the team was later invited to present at the respected Wade Institute Pitch Competition and secured the People’s Choice Award 2022.

Berwick campus is keeping the entrepreneurial flame well and truly alive, with their student-led Shark Tank-style initiative, held in October. Social and Safe were quick to get involved, and it didn’t take long to prove the strength of their idea - coming out as victors once again.

The win earnt the team an additional $200 worth of seed funding.

While Social and Safe have yet to finalise their plans for their combined prize money, their intention is to invest it in the production and further development of their product, something that we are very much looking forward to seeing materialise.

As we move into 2024, the Pitch Showcase will continue to be a staple event at Haileybury. Innovation is at the heart of thriving in an ever-changing world, and who knows, the next big business idea could be hatched right before our eyes!

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day on the ski slopes is nothing short of magical. The crisp alpine air is infused with excitement as skiers and snowboarders of all levels hit the slopes.

Skiers carve elegant arcs into the glistening

Haileybury at the 2023 Victorian Interschools Snow Sports Championships at Mt Buller in August.

snow, while snowboarders perform impressive tricks. The Haileybury Snow Sports program provides a unique opportunity for students to be involved in this atmosphere. The program aims to prepare students to compete at a high standard and develop student’s skills and proficiency in their chosen disciplines through training and coaching.

Pangea students, both taking the online schooling opportunity to focus on their snow careers.

Each year an on-snow training weekend is held at Mt Buller early in Term 3. These sessions are tailored for students to improve their technique and cover a range of activities with experienced coaches. Time Trials and the Haileybury Family Cup — a friendly competition organised by the Parents & Friends of Snow Sports, involving parents and family members of all ages and skill levels — are also held on this weekend.

A squad of 95 students from Prep to Year 12 represented

Above: Emmett

Two of those competitors are Haileybury

Milo (Year 9, Pangea) joined Haileybury at the Brighton campus in 2019 and transferred to Pangea in 2023 to further his snowboarding training. Milo is a current member of the Snow Australia Emerging Talent Program (snowboard) with the Australian Institute of Sport and has had the opportunity to train and compete locally and overseas. Last year, Milo placed first in all three snowboard events at the Australian Interschools Championships at Perisher, NSW. In preparation for the 2023 season, he spent his time training at the Snow Australia National Snowsports Training Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher NSW and New Zealand. Milo now has his eyes set on qualifying for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, Korea.

Emmett (Year 8, Pangea) spent the 2023 season competing for Haileybury in the Victorian Interschools Championships at Mt

SPORTS

Below: Milo

Below: Jessica, Ella and Wilhelmina

Buller. This year he took to international slopes, training in Norway and Sweden for four weeks, showcasing his skills at various events including the Danish Junior Nationals (7th in slalom) and the Ski Star

Ella gathered another three first places alongside Jessica (Year 6, Berwick), Summer (Year 6, Brighton) and Wilhelmina (Year 5, Brighton).

Winter Games in Norway and Sweden. Back in Australia, he trained with Team Hotham, focusing on ski cross but also competing in slalom and giant slalom. He had an excellent Victorian Interschools season, placing in the top 8% of competitors in the Alpine GS and skier cross events. He recently trained in New Zealand and plans to travel to Italy for more training in the coming months.

Each year, over 7,000 school students from nearly 700 schools nationally compete at interschool events. Across the Haileybury squad, there were several outstanding individual and team performances including: > 4 x Individual Gold medal > 1 x Individual Silver medals > 3 x Individual Bronze medals > 4 x Team Gold medals > 2 x Team Silver medals

Back in Victoria, Ella (Year 6, Berwick) also had an incredible season and spent much of Term 3 on the slopes. Ella is a member of the Mt Buller Race Club and trains exceptionally hard throughout the winter. Although she is renowned as a skier, Ella achieved some unexpectedly incredible results, placing first in the skier cross, snowboard GS and snowboard cross events this year. The latter results earning her the Overall Primary Snowboard Champion (female). In the team events,

Unfortunately, the Australian Interschools Snow Sports Championships (due to be held 5–10 September) was cancelled due to insufficient snow coverage. Despite this, 46 students successfully qualified for the event. This is an incredible achievement and one that we are very proud of. As the warmer months approach, we are excited to see many of our students venture to international slopes and look forward to the 2024 Australian season!

Above: Milo

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Exploring VCE

Visual Arts

Left to right: Thanh, Tracy and James

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Left: Grace

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n the VCE world, students have a great range of disciplines to choose from. Once such area is the Visual Arts department, giving students the opportunity to create unique projects that reflect their passions, interests, and aspirations. Meet James, Tracy, Grace, and Thanh, four Year 12 individuals whose subject choices have led them to explore an array of intriguing projects across the four Visual Arts VCE offerings: Product Design and Technology, Art Making and Exhibiting, Media and Visual Communication Design.

James: A musical craftsman James, a dedicated student of Units 3 and 4 Product Design and Technology, has this year immersed himself in crafting a conga drum, a percussion instrument originating in Cuba. What sets his project apart is its innovative design, constructed out of a series of segmented wooden rings and creating a unique look. Although James envisions a future in music or audio engineering, as a passionate musician this choice of project fit right into his love of Latin music.

The opportunity to work with intriguing equipment such as the wood lathe has been a highlight of the year, and James shared that he would like to take up woodturning as a hobby. “I hope one day to be able to craft wooden bowls, plates, furniture, and other such products”, he said.

Tracy: The artistic visionary Tracy is a student who has undertaken Art Making and Exhibiting this year. Her project centres around an oil-on-canvas masterpiece, a visual manifestation of her beliefs and her unique perspective on the future. Art has always been a cherished interest for Tracy, providing a balance to her subject selection between the academics and the arts. She plans to continue her artistic endeavours as a hobby next year. Tracy shared that her fondest memories of class this year revolve around the excursions, “it was a great opportunity to explore galleries and delve into the culture

and history of art” she said. The course itself also contributed to improving her time management skills, due to the largely self-directed nature of a portfolio subject.

Grace: Dancing through Media Grace is a Media student with a profound passion for storytelling.

Her final project, a short film titled "Blossom," explores the theme of societal loneliness through the art of dance. The main character in her film finds solace and happiness by reconnecting with others through dance. Grace's shared that one large benefit of the project has been honing her organisational and time management skills which are largely transferable to life outside of school.

She envisions a career in physiotherapy but plans to continue nurturing her love for media as a hobby. Her most cherished moment was the first test screening of her production in front of the teacher and class. “It was a positive experience as I got really constructive feedback and it felt like all my hard work was being seen and that my dedication had paid off” Grace said.

Thanh: Managing mindfulness Thanh is a Visual Communication Design student. Students undertaking this class are tasked with selecting a client and creating design solutions for them in the form of products, packaging, branding and other reading materials. This year, Thanh’s folio revolves around the design of products promoting mindfulness goals. His project supports his client Mindfulness for Teens, a not-for-profit organisation who aim to help young people with their mental health. His hard work and commitment to his project, though demanding at times, has been extremely rewarding and ran alongside his passion for creative thinking. As his client Mindfulness for Teens notes, “when life seems a lot, all you need to do is stop, breathe, and be aware in the present moment”. Post Year 12 Thanh aspires to move into the world of animation, taking with him the creative processes and project management skills he has acquired through his folio work.

Head over to the digital edition to catch a video spotlighting our VCE Visual Arts students.

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Middle School

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t was with a lot of energy, heart, and talent that our four Middle School musicals were performed in Term 3 this year. From Oliver Jr performed by City campus, to the highenergy High School Musical from Newlands (Keysborough) campus, the heartwarming Moana Jr from Castlefield (Brighton) campus, and the timeless Wizard of Oz at Edrington (Berwick) campus, each show was a demonstration of the power of music, dance and drama. Take a moment to appreciate the incredible sets, costumes and emotion our students presented in the snaps below!

THE ARTS

Newlands High School Musical

City Oliver Jr

Edrington Wizard of Oz

Castlefield Moana Jr

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urturing the future custodians of our planet begins at an early age, and the Newlands ELC is taking bold strides in instilling a love for nature and the environment in their learners.

The Adopt-a-Park program, administered by the City of Greater Dandenong, provides a unique opportunity for ELC students to engage with the local environment while supporting nearby parks and wildlife. The program introduces them to local experts and engages them in hands-on learning experiences.

The primary objectives of this initiative are to nurture a sense of belonging and connection between the Pre-Prep students and the community, and to foster a love for the environment. The program provides a physical space for the students to care for through planting, watering and weeding.

On planting day, one of the program’s highlights was the collaboration with horticulturalists and environmental officers, including a session when the students were taught about different

native animals living in the neighbouring bush and wetlands. The children were visibly engaged throughout the experience, especially when Anthony Sorani from the City of Greater Dandenong demonstrated the use of a Hamilton digger. This rather large tool is used to make holes in the ground for planting vegetation. After the demonstration, the students were able to then try their hand at digging and planting different species of plants that were identified as being important to the local area.

Later that day, magpies were spotted enjoying the new garden as they searched for worms and insects. Rachel Pontikis, Head of Newlands ELC, shared that the students “were delighted to see the impact they had already made on the local wildlife and their environment”.

Following the planting, a session took place with a Waste Education Officer from City of Greater Dandenong. The students learnt about the impact that litter has on the environment and ways in which we can help to reduce waste and care for the environment.

Back in the ELC, the students have continued their exploration of plants and nature, this has seen the inclusion of broccoli, potato and tomato plants to the ELC gardens, as well as the creation of miniature terrariums within the classroom.

Each day, they tend to the plants in the outdoor and indoor environments, ensuring they are well hydrated and receiving enough sunlight.

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Head over to the digital edition to catch a video spotlighting the Adopt-a-Park program.

As the Pre-Prep children transition to Prep next year, the responsibility for their park maintenance will be passed on to the next generation of ELC students, to continue to protect the newly created habitat. Before the end of the year the two groups will have an opportunity to come together so that the current Reception children can learn from the Pre-Preps before they visit the park in the new year.

This program supports the ELC values of trust, unity and respect.

“The children have been entrusted to care for the land, they have

been taught how to care for and respect the land, and in doing so they have united with each other and the City of Greater Dandenong to come together for a cause beyond their ELC,” said Rachel.

Through hands-on experiences, expert guidance, and a commitment to sustainability, these young learners are sowing the seeds of a brighter, greener future for themselves and the world they will inherit.

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rospective donors to Haileybury Foundation, whether they be alumni, staff, current or former parents or community members often ask why they should give to Haileybury Foundation alongside other causes.

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Involvement in the Haileybury Foundation Benefactor Morning Tea program.

Recognition in the Haileybury Foundation Impact Report Twice yearly reports from Haileybury Foundation Scholarship students, inclusive of personalised video updates.

Invitations to Haileybury Foundation events.

Currently Haileybury Foundation supports 28 students with scholarships. All students would not be at Haileybury without this significant benefactor support.

In 2024, six additional students have been selected to be gifted with a Haileybury Foundation Scholarship. This will be life changing for them.

Thank you to our donors of these scholarships who range from Haileybury suppliers to alumni groups, individuals and community groups. Your generosity is astounding and helping Haileybury’s diverse student body.

We thank all of our donors and can guarantee that a gift will have a considerable effect on students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend Haileybury. Likewise we will guarantee that as a donor, you will very quickly see the significant impact you are providing our students and our school.

Gifts large all small have impact. We are always on the look out for community members who wish to assist with providing the gift of an education. If it is your wish to be a benefactor to the Haileybury Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Russell Davidson at russell.davidson@haileybury.com.au

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Left to right: Brian and Sue O’Flynn Scholarship recipient Siyansa.

Gerry Hazlitt Scholarship recipient Ahmed with donors Richard Willcock (OH 1972) and Peter Burke (OH 1960) Dr. Douglas Travis Scholarship recipients Bhanu and Vinith

If you would like to support the Haileybury Foundation through a donation, please scan the QR code.

Above: Amica with donor Robin Fildes (OH 1958).

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Sailing through time An interview with Allan and Allison Goodall

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n a world filled with change, legacies offer a sense of cultural identity and a source of valuable wisdom. In a recent Archives Club interview, we had the privilege of speaking with two remarkable individuals, Allan and Allison Goodall, whose connection with Haileybury spans generations.

The Goodall family connection Allan Goodall, a former teacher at Haileybury, has a rich history with the School that dates back to 1976. His tenure at Haileybury extended for an astounding 44 years, making him one of the longest-serving educators in Haileybury’s history. Over the years, he witnessed and contributed to the School’s transformation, specialising in the teaching of Senior Mathematics.

Allison Goodall, Allan’s daughter, joined the Haileybury community in 2017. Initially as a receptionist covering maternity leave, her dedication and commitment soon led to a permanent role. Over the years, she moved across different campuses, including City, Brighton and Keysborough. She is currently the Personal Assistant to the Head of Newlands.

A champion sailor Our conversation with Allan took us on a voyage through time, back to his childhood and teenage years where his passion for sailing began. Allan shed light on the historical significance of sailing, emphasising its importance in an

era when seafaring was the primary means of global transportation. “Sailing used to be immensely popular, with numerous yacht clubs and sailing enthusiasts dotting the coastline of Port Phillip Bay. Almost every suburb along the eastern bayside would have a yacht club,” he said.

Allison even recalls being christened in what is now known as the Chapel, and back then the Library Annex.

Allan’s first foray into sailing was with the newly formed Bendigo Yacht Club around 1962 when he was only 12 years old. As time went on, he won numerous competitions including the Australian Junior Championships and the Victorian Senior Championships — all before he was 18. In Allan’s words, “I was good at sailing, and I went sailing, and that’s what I did.”

her father prepared classwork. During that era, Principal, Michael Aikman, generously opened the School during holidays, even encouraging families to enjoy the outdoor swimming pool on the premises. Families, including Allison and her father, would spend their days at the School, where her dad would work while she occasionally made herself a cup of hot chocolate in the staff room, which is now the Keith Hosking Senior School Staff Common Room.

With a few disruptions in the meantime, such as university, getting married, having children and starting his job at Haileybury, Allan’s journey reached its pinnacle when he clinched two back-to-back World Championships, the first held in New Zealand in 1984, followed by another victory in 1985, this time on American waters. While these victories may seem extraordinary to many, Allan modestly regarded them as part of his natural progression as a sailor.

Allison’s Haileybury journey Shifting our focus to Allison Goodall, we explored her journey as part of the Haileybury community.

Allison also has a deep-rooted connection with the School. She grew up as a Haileybury ‘child’, spending school holidays on campus where she often accompanied her father while he worked.

Back in those days, there was always a significant amount of paperwork associated with Maths classes, and Allison would often explore the School’s grounds while

After beginning as a receptionist and then moving into a campus secretary role, Allison has been across it all. When City campus opened, she helped Pam Chamberlain — first Head of City campus — to get started, and then spent some time moving between Keysborough and Brighton campuses, before moving to a permanent position at Newlands. She has now been a part of the Haileybury team for seven years.

Haileybury’s enduring spirit We thank Allan and Allison for sharing their Haileybury journey with us. Their experiences underscore the sense of community and legacy that Haileybury instils in its students and staff — and there are many multi-generational stories to tell as a testament to this.

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Head over to the digital edition to catch a video spotlighting Allan and Allison Goodall.

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From the

President MILLIE HOGBEN (OH 2013) President of the Old Haileyburians Association

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ith over 18,000 members and an ever-growing network of graduates, the OHA thrives as a vibrant and increasingly diverse community. Widely regarded as the strongest alumni association in Australia, we are proud of the array of services and programs the OHA has to offer, extending far beyond reunions, to nurture and uplift our members. Our vision is clear: to foster a connected and inclusive community where our members feel valued and supported in achieving their potential.

Haileybury is one of the most enterprising schools in Australia, with the vertical City Campus, educational programs in Asia, the opening of Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin, and the introduction of the Haileybury Pangea online school. As Haileybury continues to innovate and evolve, so must the OHA. Our varied member base comprises 15% women, with an additional 25% of members residing beyond Australia, and with 15% of Haileybury Rendall students being Indigenous Australians, our community has a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and

backgrounds. We recognise that to cater to our expanding member demographic, we must be agile in providing accessible opportunities and responsive support pathways to enable our members to reach their aspirations and maximise their impact.

Aligned with Haileybury’s mission of developing high-achieving students who are globally connected, we are dedicated to supporting our members as they navigate life beyond school. At the OHA, we actively cultivate robust support networks that embrace and enhance our members’ experience, such as the Hearts

Above: Millie and Russell at the annual Clark Club Luncheon

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

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Russell Davidson (OH 1986)

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on Fire program connecting current Year 12 girls with recent graduates, and the Sursum Corda Society, our premier business leaders networking event.

Our recent support for families of the Haileybury–Rendall Exchange Program in visiting their students at their exchange campus highlights our commitment to fostering an environment where all students can thrive both academically and personally. Additionally, we have recently introduced the OHA Stay Connected Award to recognise Year 12 students across Haileybury Rendall School, Haileybury International School Tianjin and Haileybury Pangea for their contribution to their communities and embodiment of the ‘stay connected’ principle.

As our alumni association continues to evolve, we embrace an ever-growing and diverse member base. As you embark on your journey as graduates of the school, we encourage you to reach out, engage with us, and know that we are here to support you. And, as always, remember to stay connected.

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DEVELOPMENT OFFICE EVENTS COORDINATOR Cristina Zannoni cristina.zannoni@haileybury.com.au +61 3 9904 6141

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND DATA COORDINATOR James Green james.green@haileybury.com.au +61 3 9904 6000

OHA COUNCIL President: Millie Hogben (OH 2013) Vice-President: James Kemper (OH 2012) Treasurer: Ian Clydesdale (OH 1977) Councillors: Melissa Allen (OH 2009) Pavneet Arneja (OH 2006) Clayton Ford (OH 1991) Brenton Loughnan (OH 2012) Simge Ozkul (OH 2015) Brad Petry (OH 2001) Shankar Pillai (OH 2006) Zara Scammell (OH 2022)

The Old Haileyburians Association are community focused allies of the School, passionate in staying connected with Alumni and the broader Haileybury Community beyond the School Years. Once a Haileyburian, always a Haileyburian.

OUR VALUES Staying Connected: Physically, emotionally and virtually by caring for community beyond Haileybury Supporting Dreams: Through mentorship, networking and connection Providing a Home: With a place of belonging and purpose giving meaning to like-minded members

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he Outstanding Young Alumni Awards are presented each year across five fields of expertise: Arts, Business, Sport, STEM and Community.

SPORT – Sam Jeffree (OH 2016) Sam was the National Young Rider Eventing Champion and was Equestrian Victoria’s Eventing Rider of the Year in 2021 and 2022. In 2022, he represented Australia on the Senior Team at the Oceania Championships. Sam has recently been named on the National Next Generation squad and has his sights firmly set on continuing to compete successfully at the highest international level. He completed his first International event at the age of 14, and in the years following has had exceptional success at 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-star events on a string of very different horses.

Below: Russell Davidson Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Nominees must have graduated from Haileybury within the past 12 years, have made significant achievements in their field of endeavour and have been an inspiration to others.

Congratulations to the following Old Haileyburians who were awarded Outstanding Young Alumni Awards for 2023.

STEM – Katya Gvozdenko (OH 2019) Katya is a medical student fascinated with healthcare policy, medtech and space exploration. She was recently appointed as one of eight members of the Executive team of the Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) in 2022. The AMSA is the peak representative body of Australia’s 18,000 medical students. The Executive discuss strategies in improving youth mental health and have given advice to government on the national suicide prevention strategy as well as broader policy.

ARTS – Jackson Peele (OH 2014) Jackson is a graduate of WAAPA – WA Academy of Performing Arts (Music Theatre) and an acclaimed local musical theatre performer and writer. His recent 2022 sell-out Melbourne Fringe Season mini-musical, ‘The Beep Test’ has won multiple awards including the Green Room Award for Best New Australian Music Theatre Writing.

ARTS – Lucy Paterson (OH 2017) At the age of 12, Lucy was diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases and then osteoporosis at 20. At 23, she suffered complications following end stage liver failure and received an emergency transplant on Christmas Eve, 2022. Despite this, Lucy completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in Music from the University of Melbourne and the Victorian College of the Arts, obtaining first class honours in both courses. Whilst studying and experiencing recurring episodes of acute liver infections, Lucy continued her drama vocation while on exchange at Queen Mary University, London

COMMUNITY – Gizem Cherkez (OH 2018) Gizem is a passionate supporter of National Breast Cancer Foundation and hosted an inspiring Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea to raise money for breast cancer research. The event raised over $11,000 (more than double her original target of $5,000).

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COMMUNITY – Taylah Miranda (OH 2017) Every year Taylah Miranda hosts Australia’s Biggest Playdate, a massive event with games, rides, food and entertainment, with every dollar spent going to the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre. Taylah was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was 14 years-old. In 2018, she featured on The Project determined to make a huge difference in the lives of other young cancer sufferers with her relentless fundraising efforts. Her aspiration is to be a doctor specialising in oncology.

SPORT – Nathan Ephraums (OH 2017) Nathan debuted for the Australian Men’s Hockey team, the Kookaburras, in 2020. He was part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Gold Medal team and was named the Commonwealth Games Australia Emerging Athlete of the Month for July 2022. Nathan was an instrumental part of the team who played in the FIH Pro League in 2020, 2022–23 and the World Cup in 2023. Recently, the Kookaburras secured their spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

BUSINESS – Jessie Curtain (OH 2014) Below: Scott Doran Vice Principal (Community Engagement and Advancement)

In 2019, Jessie embarked on her journey with Pinnacle Sport Aerobics, and within a span of four years, she has orchestrated remarkable growth for her Club. Starting with a mere five athletes, she has expanded her team to an impressive 25 while also establishing a new location. Balancing her role as a Senior School teacher at Haileybury with the management of the OHA Aerobics Club, Jessie oversees Pinnacle Sport Aerobics beyond regular school hours. The club has secured numerous State and National titles and some athletes have represented their country internationally.

BUSINESS – Keelan Hartnett (OH 2012) Keelan is the Managing Director for Flo-Smart, an innovator in the design and manufacture of automated beverage dispensing systems globally. In a rapidly evolving Food and Beverage industry, where rising costs and sustainability concerns dominate, Flo-Smart offers a solution that simplifies complexity. Businesses can now serve more drinks, maintain consistency, and reduce beverage and plastic waste.

BUSINESS – James Doyle (OH 2019)

SPORT – Finn Broadbent (OH 2019) Finn is a natural athlete and excels at golf, tennis and football.

Finn’s golf handicap is an impressive 15. He is a wheelchair tennis champion who has competed in World Cups and climbed as high as seven on the Junior Singles rankings in 2019. He currently plays for Hawthorn in Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL). In 2022, he was selected for the AFL Wheelchair Victorian Nationals Squad in only his second year of competing. Finn’s motto is ‘you get out what you put in!’

James is Co-founder and Director of Strive Teaching. Strive Teaching offers professional career education through online courses and digital work experience. The program develops from Years 7–12 and provides schools with student career readiness data as they progress. Their program is based on data driven insights directly from industry that is mapped to school curriculum. This ensures that students are provided with the best future ready skills for their future pathways. James is dedicated to bridging the gap between secondary schools and industry.

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Meet the

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he Sturrocks and Manleys are multi-generational Haileybury families who are now forever connected by a marriage.

Tim Sturrock (OH 1980) is the principal donor to the Stewart Bell Scholarship which has changed a life forever. He studied Medicine at Monash University and specialises in obstetrics and gynaecology. Tim is now married to his wife, Shima, and operates a thriving practice in Brighton. He has delivered countless Haileybury community members including teachers’ babies, alumni babies and children at the School right now!

His Year 12 captaincy of Rendall House echoed through his children, Sam (OH 2007), Sophie (OH 2009) and Ned (OH 2013), all who would go on to captain Clements House.

Greg Manley (OH 1978) upon leaving Haileybury worked in the plastics industry before founding successful HYGAIN Feeds, an equine feed and supplement manufacturing business in 1983. He married Cornelia in 1990 and they have three children Kirby, Hannah (OH 2009) and Richard (OH 2011) and three granddaughters.

Sam Sturrock met Hannah Manley at Haileybury in 2007 and fell in love. They now have two beautiful daughters, Sloane and Dulcie.

Sam studied Medicine at Monash University and is less than one year away from finishing speciality training in obstetrics and gynaecology. Sam is excited about joining Tim in the practice next year. When asked about what he enjoys in his spare time, Sam noted, “spare time — what’s that?!”

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“I owe an immense amount to Haileybury and will always be fond of the years I spent at the School, and the nurturing I received from many extraordinary teachers”

Sam’s friends are from all corners of the Haileybury regions and remain his closest friendships, most of whom also send their children to Haileybury. He believes the support and guidance he received at the School allowed him to maximise his abilities and opportunities. “I owe an immense amount to Haileybury and will always be fond of the years I spent at the School, and the nurturing I received from many extraordinary teachers,” he said. Seeing Sloane in her Haileybury ELC uniform is a very proud father moment for him.

Hannah studied Business and Marketing at Monash University and worked in fashion for a wholesaler and distributor. Hannah greatly appreciates Haileybury’s sense of community and the friendships she made across multiple year levels. She is currently a stay at home mum and is in the throes of a mini renovation of their home so that takes up a lot of their weekends, if they are not busy at the park with the girls or seeing friends and family.

Greg sold the family business in 2017 to private equity and they are now involved in beef farming with Richard running the business. In his semi-retirement, Greg mostly spends his time travelling with friends and family, and working on the farm or gardening on his property. He has treasured watching the great

friendships his children made at Haileybury, and which continue as valuable support networks in their adult lives.

Sloane is thriving in Reception in the Early Learning Centre. She adores the wide variety of activities offered and especially her teachers, Ms Petrie and Mrs Kenny. Her favourite activities are choosing a book at the library each week, painting and crafts.

She was thrilled to receive Star of the Day in PMP with Mrs Crowe.

“It has been so lovely watching her grow and learn already in such a short space of time,” Hannah noted.

Sophie studied medicine at Bond University, Queensland and lives in Cabarita Beach, New South Wales with her husband Nick and three gorgeous girls, Poppy, Goldie and Pearl.

Ned studied business and marketing and is currently completing a building apprenticeship. He lives in Murwillumbah, New South Wales with fiancée Tilly.

Tim and Greg are incredibly proud of their three generation Haileybury heritage. They hope their granddaughter Sloane relishes her Haileybury journey and makes life-long friends as their children have done.

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Above: Sursum Corda dinner

Below: Adelaide Chapter dinner

OHA events Our events allow the opportunity to connect, reconnect, reminisce and share life journeys. We love the energy created by them and feel privileged to be present to be able to share in these special moments. Thanks to everyone who has attended an OHA event this year!

Once a Haileyburian, always a Haileyburian.

1. Darwin Chapter dinner Director of Development & Alumni Relations, Russell Davidson, hosted a fabulous dinner for our Darwin Chapter at Admiralty House in May. It was particularly heart-warming to welcome some of our most recent graduates from Haileybury Rendall School.

2. Sursum Corda Society It was wonderful to see the Sursum Corda Society gather for the third time in person at The Westin in June. What a fantastic networking opportunity it was for CEOs, business owners and members of the Haileybury Society! The night was filled

Above: Axe throwing

Below: Canberra Chapter dinner

with inspiration and valuable connections.

A special thank you to guest speaker Craig Tiley, current parent and AO Tournament Director and Tennis Australia CEO, for sharing his incredible insights, especially since it was the night before departing early the next morning to attend the French Open.

Please email stayconnected@haileybury. com.au if you would like to learn more about the Sursum Corda Society.

3. Webinar with the Principal of Haileybury Rendall School Andrew McGregor shared an extraordinary presentation with our community on the amazing work being done at Haileybury Rendall School. If you missed this presentation, it is well worth a watch via QR code

4. OHA Rugby reunion It was lovely to see our past rugby players come together and enjoy each other’s company. Rugby has taken on a resurgence at Haileybury with the 1st XV team flying!

Our former players loved having the opportunity to hear from the current Haileybury 1XV players and coaches and then watch them defeat Xavier College in an enthralling match!

5. Axe throwing Laughter filled the air as a slightly abstract OHA open member event saw alumni and their guests enjoy learning the art of axe throwing.

6. Boutique Industry Luncheons were back!

We were thrilled to have Fraser Main (OH 1988), Principal at WT Partnership and Campbell Jamieson (OH 1987), Former General Manager – Commercial for the International Cricket Council, as guest speakers at the two intimate Boutique Luncheons for the year. Attendees were enthralled by Fraser and Campbell’s insight into their industries and took advantage of these networking opportunities.

7. Mornington Peninsula Luncheon It may have been a few years since we last hosted our Mornington Peninsula Luncheon, however, this did not deter it being a sell-out! Guests dined on superb food, at a subsidised OHA price, in a private area at the iconic InterContinental in Sorrento. More iconic lunch venues are returning to our Events Calendar in 2024.

8. OHA Generations Breakfast City campus Families were treated to delicious breakfasts and charming caricature portraits. Current parent, Sam Redston

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Upcoming events

2024 Above: Class of 1993 30-Year reunion

2024 40 Year Reunion

2 February

Founders Day Assembly and OHA Medallist Ceremony

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Former 1st XI 45 Year Reunion Cricketers event

16 February

Class of 1979

1 March

Class of 1984 (OH 1990) provided an entertaining Then and Now presentation.

It was marvellous to see grandparents, parents, students and staff come together and celebrate their history at Haileybury, reminding us of the special bond we share as part of the Haileybury community.

Over 10% of students at Haileybury belong to an OHA generational family.

9. Class of 1993 30-Year reunion Nearly 50 gentlemen celebrated their 30-Year reunion at the magnificent City campus. Comments from attendees included, “Glad I made it over from Tokyo for the event. The School, its contribution to society and vision are all lining up for an exciting future,” and, “We all had a brilliant time and some kicked on to the very early hours of the morning!”

10. Adelaide Chapter dinner The Adelaide Chapter gathered in September at Chianti Restaurant for a scrumptious three-course meal. Our members thoroughly enjoyed catching up with each other, sharing stories and memories!

11. Canberra Chapter dinner Old Haileyburians spanning seven decades, came together as the 'Canberra Chapter' in a private room at Wakefield’s Bar & Wine Room to meet, reconnect and reminisce about their glory days at Haileybury. It was a brilliant evening!

12. OHA Golf Day The OHA Golf Day was a resounding success with 120 participants at the stunning Southern Golf Club.

Congratulations to the winner of the Hattam-Metherall trophy, Jason Ellenport (OH 1987). Thank you to all 120 players for making this day exceptional.

30-year Reunion

Berwick Generations Breakfast

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Ken Phillips Sporting Day

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Keysborough Generations Breakfast

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Class of 2014

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10 Year Reunion

Sursum Corda Society event

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City Generations Breakfast

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Event schedule OHA Members can access the event schedule here.

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In August, we celebrated our second OHA Week with great enthusiasm. This week brought together students, alumni and staff from all our campuses. During this time, students had the chance to learn more about their alma mater, the illustrious individuals who preceded them and the opportunities available to them as members of the OHA after their time at Haileybury.

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campus OHA Generational families, with Bruce Eva (OH 1985) as special guest speaker.

Engaging lunchtime speakers in the field of Commerce, Glenn Austin (OH 2000), Engineering, Warwick Bishop (OH 1987) and Simon Tyson (OH 2003) and in the field of Law, prominent OHA Medallist, The Honourable Lex Lasry AM (OH 1966).

Insightful presentations, workshops and interactive activities for Pre-Senior students delivered by our esteemed alumni; Steve Baker (OH 1996), Andrew Baxter (OH 1985), Nick Cummins (OH 1991), Paul Hameister OAM (OH 1987), Jared Hopping (OH 2007), Nicolette Kordos (OH 2010), Brent Law (OH 1992), Hayley Marlow (OH 2013), Matt Rogers (OH 2015) and Mark Thompson (OH 1982).

Entertaining lunchtime activities, delicious food trucks and pumping tunes for Senior School students.

The inaugural Hearts on Fire event, an event for Year 12 Haileybury Girls designed by Haileybury Girls! This networking event links in with fellow

Haileyburians with the aim of understanding and exploring post-school life, the transition period that prepares you to be future ready while building connections. Top tips to survive and thrive as students transition from school to university were shared by incredible presenters; Alexandra Macaulay (OH 2020), Jessica Abraham (OH 2018), Brigitte Shill (OH 2020), Narisha (Rish) Ford (OH 2021), Molly Vulcan (OH 2021), Zara Scammell (OH 2022) and Rufaro Zimbudzi (OH 2021).

We look forward to hosting this event again next year and would love to hear from any past graduates that would like to stay connected and assist in guiding the students as they navigate the exciting chapter of independence.

We were thrilled that our aim to raise awareness of the OHA brand and foster connections among alumni from various fields was successfully achieved. Bring on OHA Week 2024!

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Eliza Wilson (OH 2012) and Samuel Daff (OH 2012) on 15 April 2023.

Ivan Milutinovic (OH 2008) and Jana Salt (OH 2013) on 6 May 2023.

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Marriages Krishen Thayanantha (OH 2010) and Jessey Visakan (OH 2012) on 26 November 2022 Jess Elliott (OH 2013, current staff member) and Shaun Rogers on 24 June 2023.

Fiona Lieu (OH 2007) and Ed Larkin on 24 March 2023 Harrison Gilbert-Wong (OH 2016) and Tanya Gilbert-Wong on 18 March 2023.

Welcome to the world Jack Steen (OH 2008) and Mariana announced the birth of gorgeous Oliver on 16 June 2023.

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Lexi Alston (OH 2009) and Ben welcomed their beautiful twin baby girls Arla and Lilla to the world on 24 March 2023.

Cameron Davidson (OH 1999) and Mal were blessed with the birth of their first baby, Asher Ian, on 27 April 2023.

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Nicolette Karazisis (née Kordos) (OH 2010) and Alexander were thrilled with the safe arrival of their second child, Raphael, born on 25 July 2023.

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In loving memory Dr William (Greg) John McGregor Tegart AM (OH 1944) on 4 July 2023. Greg was the ACT State Recipient of the Senior Australian of the Year in 2016. His work has spanned six decades, several continents and the breadth of science: from metallurgy to engineering to health technology. Greg snow skied until he was 75, enjoyed cycling, playing tennis and pétanque.

Don Stokie (OH 1950) David Simpson (OH 1999) Michael Montgomery (OH 1957) Jim Pfeiffer (OH 1964) on 3 October 2023.

Jim was a prominent student at Haileybury from 1956-1964 and was involved in many facets of School life. In 1964 he was a Probationery Prefect, the Captain of Tennis, and an excellent scholar.

Jim served on the School Council from 19822010 where he was particularly valued for his work in the areas of Finance and Governance. He had a significant involvement in the establishment of the Haileybury Foundation.

In recognition of his contribution to Haileybury, Jim was elected a Life Governor of the School.

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