News From Grammar 2018 | Issue 62

EDUCATING FOR TOMORROW News From Grammar | Issue 62 | 2018

Launceston Church Grammar School NURTURE, CHALLENGE, INSPIRE

CONTENTS

Headmaster's Message

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Engaging Our Community

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From Mr Richard Ford

Q & A with Richard Ford

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Creative Minds

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Board Report

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Alumni: Alex Sangston (Class of 1995)

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Heads of Campus

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Alumnus of the Year 2017, Indira Naidoo

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Mountain Bike Track

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Order of Australia Recipient, David Brill

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Since 1846, Launceston Grammar has given the gift of outstanding young leaders to this city and this nation.

There is no other school in Tasmania that has nurtured seventeen Rhodes Scholars, five premiers, three Anglican Bishops, innumerable industry leaders, prominent artists, authors, musicians and scientists.

Alumni: Christopher Bassano (Class of 1993)

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Equestrian 12

A Tale of Two Lives

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Historic Debut

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Alumni: Kate Morris (Class of 1995)

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths

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From the Student House Leaders

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Exploring Tasmania's Wilderness

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Broadland House Old Girls

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Growth Mindset

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Alumni: Adam Mostogl (Class of 2005)

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Give the Gift of Learning

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Old Launcestonians

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Building Futures

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Save the Date

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In Memoriam

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Future-Focussed Learning

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HEADMASTER'S MESSAGE

Editorial Team Writer: Kim Neilsen-Creeley Writer and Editor: Kim Millar Photography: Rob Burnett, Aaron Jones and Willem van den Bosch

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Design: Round Table Studio Printer: Flying Colours Project Manager: Community Engagement team

Over the past few months, I have been thinking of Launceston Grammar as being like a great tree that has stood for generations. Over the next few months, as I continue to get to know the School community, my desire is to understand what is at the roots of this great tree. What has sustained Launceston Grammar and allowed it to grow for over 171 years? In this way, I think of my role as Headmaster as being like that of a head gardener in a large team of gardeners who all nurture the tree.

As part of learning about this great tree, I am spending substantial time this year listening to members of the Launceston Grammar community as I gradually meet with every staff member, have lunch with every Senior Campus student and see every Junior Campus student for their birthday. I am also enjoying meeting parents and alumni at a variety of School events and hearing their stories of life at Launceston Grammar.

The young men and women we educate at Launceston Grammar today are destined to become citizens of the world’s first truly global generation. More than any generation before them, they will live, study and work across a diversity of cultures and languages in an increasingly mobile and interconnected world.

I look forward to working with the Launceston Grammar community to ensure students are ready for a lifetime of learning and leadership wherever they are called to serve in this world.

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Q & A WITH RICHARD FORD How are you and your family managing the move from a highly charged city to a regional centre on an island State?

My family and I continue to be thankful for the warm welcome we have received from students, staff, parents and alumni. One of the School’s great strengths is undoubtedly the strength of the Launceston Grammar community.

Whether I am cheering on the rowing crews, watching sailing at Beauty Point or hanging off the side of the cliff as I abseil with Grade 8 at Freycinet, the scenery is consistently breathtaking and a welcome change from Sydney’s urban jungle.

As a family, we have found that there is much to love about Launceston. We have already found some favourite tracks, waterfalls and farms to visit. As I grew up spending holidays helping on my aunt and uncle’s farm I am enjoying being close to the land again.

You are an experienced educator and a leader in your profession. In 2013 you were made a Fellow of the Australian Council of Educators (FACE) in recognition of your contributions to your school and the teaching community. Can you tell us about the local and global online projects with which you have been involved, and what you have learned about communication in the 21st Century?

For many years, schools have provided opportunities for students to see the world, serve the world and meet the world through tours, student exchanges, service trips and visiting speakers. However, if students are going to be prepared to be leaders of the future, they must also be able to learn with the world. Learning with the world involves students learning with and from students and experts locally and globally throughout their school years.

I have had the opportunity to lead the design and development of online global projects for students which have enabled them to learn with the world. These projects have involved students in Australia working in conjunction with students in other countries to seek solutions to global problems. In addition to working in global student teams, students have had the opportunity to learn with, and from, professionals who are global experts in their field and whose experience is relevant to their project. Launceston Grammar is well positioned to provide similar opportunities to students in the future.

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of the teacher is instrumental in determining which outcome triumphs. As a History teacher, I am thankful my students have at their fingertips the largest library humankind has ever known. This opportunity brings with it a responsibility for me to teach students how to explore large volumes of information critically and how to remain focussed through the research process.

The rapidly changing nature of technology is a challenge for both teachers and parents. My message to teachers is always; those who dare to teach must never cease to learn. I think the same applies to parents. Those who dare to parent must also never to cease to learn. When teachers and parents work together in partnership on our ongoing journey of learning, we are best able to prepare children for the digital age in which we live.

You are involved with a number of education and business organisations while also being qualified across these disciplines. How do you see business practices as being relevant in an educational setting?

Schools are primarily focussed on seeing students grow, whereas a lot of businesses are primarily focussed on seeing a surplus grow. While schools must never lose site of their primary mission, they should never make the mistake of thinking they are so unique that there is nothing they could learn from other industries.

As I have visited organisations across the globe, I have been impressed with what I have seen of teamwork in hospitals, data analytics in media companies, leadership development in the defence forces and innovation in start-ups. As educators, we need to have the humility to be willing to learn from other industries while also having the confidence to share some of the great approaches being taken in schools with leaders outside of education.

You have travelled to many countries and have visited many schools. What have you learned from the school visits?

How does technology impact on learning and parenting today?

The quality of the teaching in any school or school system makes a significant difference to student learning.

I have visited pre-schools in India where untrained pre-school teachers proudly ask their students to recite the alphabet forwards and backwards but there is no understanding of phonemic awareness which is vital in learning to read. On the other hand, I have visited schools in Singapore where teachers have been given access to some of the best teacher training in the world. Thankfully, Launceston Grammar is blessed with excellent teachers and is closer to Singapore than India in our approach to staff development. Launceston Grammar will need to keep focussing on providing teachers with outstanding and ongoing professional learning.

Technology in the classroom has the ability to both deepen learning and distract us from learning. The quality

In my travels I have also seen how in some countries the good students experience can be the enemy of ‘the

best’ for these same students. When students have all they desire in abundance they can start to take ‘the good’ for granted and not pursue ‘the best’. Teachers and parents need to work together to ensure that ‘the good’ never gets the better of ‘the best’ for students at Launceston Grammar.

How important to you is the concept of leadership and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow?

Books and films portray leaders as heroic, smart and strong, with the ability to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. While this makes for great entertainment, it is not the stuff of reality.

At Launceston Grammar, we need to prepare students for the realities of leading the future in the belief that every student has leadership potential that can be released for the benefit of humankind. With our staff, I think we have a responsibility to prepare them to be the next generation of school leaders here in Tasmania and beyond and so I would like to provide even more opportunities for staff and students to grow and develop on their leadership journeys.

What are the core values and skills that every school should nurture for every child?

At the heart of education is the education of the heart.

As humans, we are defined by what we love. The desires of our heart govern our actions and so education should not only impact on our head, it should also shape our passions and desires, our vision of ‘the good life’, our imagination and orientation to the world and ultimately our hearts. It is not that the education of the mind or knowledge is unimportant; it is just that on its own it is not enough. For this reason, I have been very pleased to find that Launceston Grammar is a school that seeks to challenge students to have hearts that are compassionate and courageous. We desire to see students develop a heart for helping others and doing what is right whatever the cost.

Schools must also nurture curiosity and inspire creativity.

Launceston Grammar nurtures the curiosity of students throughout their school years, ensuring they grow to be young men and women who lead the world and the future by asking questions, seeking answers and creating solutions. As the problems the world is facing become increasingly complex, our view of creativity is no longer restricted to a few individual students engaged in music, art or drama. Rather, creativity becomes a necessity for all students to develop in community across the curriculum. As I have visited classrooms over the past few months I have been impressed by the level of curiosity and creativity demonstrated by our students.

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BOARD REPORT

HEADS OF CAMPUS

Exciting Changes

Nick Foster, Deputy Headmaster and

Jane King, Head of Junior Campus

Head of Senior Campus

In reflecting on the changes that have taken place within education during the past 20 years I believe that now is one of the most exciting times to be an educator.

The Board has been delighted to welcome Mr Richard Ford to the School as our new Headmaster and has been working with Richard to ensure both a smooth transition and a dynamic start to the year.

There have also been some changes to our Board with the recent resignations of John Hosken and Edrick Corban-Banks. John and Edrick have been great contributors to the Board over the past few years and we wish them well. We trust that the School community will still be able to sample some of Edrick’s famous paella and John’s wine after they have moved on! The Bishop has appointed the Ven. Dane Courtney to replace Edrick.

Dane has experience on school councils in New South Wales. As I write, the Old Launcestonians Association (OLA) are still finalising their appointment and I expect to be able to make that announcement soon.

Already this year, I have had much to do with three alumni/old scholar organisations, all of which are making a big difference to the School and the broader School community. Just last week it was my pleasure to attend the opening of the Broadland House Old Girls Association (BHOGA) stained glass window in the school chapel. This event was the culmination of a lot of work

by Dona Bradley and her team. It was great to see such a large attendence for the event and to catch up with some friends from many years ago. I know that Dona has her sights firmly set on her next project and we look forward to working closely with Dona and her team in the future.

The OLA continues to be a vibrant organisation and is always looking for new members to continue its good work. It was indeed unfortunate that one of its main events, The Fun and Food Fest, had to be cancelled this year due to inclement weather. There was an enormous amount of work undertaken by Georgie Eastaugh and her crew prior to the cancellation. I am sure that next year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. I thank Simon Wood for finding the time in his busy schedule to continue to lead OLA.

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As a past president of the Old Launcestonians Football Club, I was pleased when the current President of the OLs, Tom Harrison, and his deputy, Frank Archer, asked to meet with me earlier this year. During the meeting they informed me of the great efforts the Club has undertaken to re-establish itself as a community club with strong history and links to the School. Its management committee has a solid base of OLAs and a few Old Boys returning have bolstered its playing group.

As I write this report the team is preparing for its first game but I am sure they are in for a much-improved year both on and off the field. I intend to get to quite a few games this year and hope to see you there.

I know there are a lot of alumni supporting the School in different ways, which we greatly appreciate, but the three organisations I have mentioned in this article have long and proud histories.

It is critical for the School to not only have close links but to support these groups as they support the broader School community.

Michael Bennett Chairman

I believe each child in our care is uniquely different. As educators, we are charged with nurturing, challenging and inspiring not just students but those that teach them. We aim to prepare students for a world that is rapidly changing, giving them skills to be adaptable, curious, resilient and courageous.

I believe education must teach children how to learn, how to seek knowledge for themselves and ultimately become self-directed learners. My philosophy is one of enabling students to make decisions, to be involved in their own learning and seek deeper understanding.

They not only need to learn that two plus two equals four, or that Paris is the capital of France, but that they are a marvel.. I believe in authentic learning experiences that allow children to apply all aspects of their understanding.

A quality education must enable students to incorporate essential ICT skills and integrate these in all aspects of their education. We endeavour to help students evolve to be aware of all aspects of themselves as young people; to be numerate, literate, physically capable, resilient, connected and spiritually aware. When all of these aspects of their life are balanced, we are truly educating. I am committed to the concept that learning occurs in many settings - not just the classroom - and we need to be teaching elasticity of thinking.

Overall, I also believe education should be fun. It is an opportunity to excite, create and grow.

With education, I have always had a strong sense that the process is as important as the product and we often learn the most when we fail. The important thing is the striving and the desire to be our best.

Our world is rapidly changing and we have a commitment to ensure that our students have the necessary competencies and skills to thrive in the 21st Century.

The 21st Century learning competencies and skills are sometimes referred to as the 4 C’s which include collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. One of the most effective ways of developing these skills is through an inquiry learning approach.

It is critical that we encourage our students to take responsibility for their own learning and to challenge and understand their thinking.

Our current work as educators is also scaffolded by the Australian Curriculum which provides us with a clear and professional framework within which to operate. In addition to having specific discipline based learning areas, it focuses on the development of general capabilities to assist our students to live and work successfully in the 21st Century.

However, as an educator, my true passion comes from the staff and the children with whom I work. Young children have a natural sense of curiosity and wonder about their world. They question, imagine and challenge our thinking as adults.

We have a dynamic team at the Junior Campus and we are deeply committed to being the best educators we can be. Our core business is to ensure that each student in our care has the opportunity to learn in a positive and inspiring environment, allowing them to reach their potential.

It is my great pleasure to lead teachers in fostering a school culture that is committed to raising the bar and providing the highest quality teaching standards.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE TR ACK

Construction Underway Ambitious. That was the word that came to my mind when three Grade 8 boys, Toby Buzzai-Wilson, James Park and Fred Griffiths, signed up to Extension in 2016 with the idea of designing and constructing a twokilometre mountain bike track on the Senior Campus.

Extension is an elective subject that offers students the opportunity to pursue self-directed project-based learning and I am regularly blown away by what they produce, but this idea was bigger and bolder than anything I had been presented with in the past. As the Extension teacher, it was my job to guide and facilitate students’ projects (even the exotic ones), so after the initial planning phase I put Toby, James and Fred in touch with Rob Potter, a sponsored rider and respected track designer and builder. Rob generously offered to mentor the boys and together, we set to work on phase one: concept and design.

Mountain biking is taking Tasmania by storm. Worldclass tracks are popping up all over the state in places like Derby and Maydena. However, for the growing number of our students taking up the sport, getting to these destinations is a significant limitation. Not surprisingly, then, there has been enormous student support of the boys’ plan to bring mountain biking, literally, into Launceston Grammar’s backyard.

The only reason this project is even possible is because the School sits on a rise and its boundary reaches down the escarpment to the highway. This extends for about half a kilometre, from Poimena around to the pool carpark. It is steep and scrubby and not much use for anything – until now! Toby, James and Fred envisaged a track that weaved its way back and forth along the escarpment, making use of the topography and trees as features of a competition-grade track.

Rob agreed to cut the track at a discount rate. Our property manager, Andrew Merry, could not have been more helpful had he got down there with a shovel and built the track himself. In the Community Engagement team, Ben Clark (a keen mountain biker himself) jumped at the chance to assist the project by sourcing funding and managing communication with volunteers. A small army of staff, students and parents have volunteered to assist with in-kind, financial and hands on contributions.

A huge thanks to those individuals who have helped make this project possible.

The immense generosity from our community has been exceptional. A special thanks is extended to the Diprose family, who donated all the road base material to cap the track, ensuring it will last for decades to come.

Through all this, there was not a single naysayer! Getting things to this point has involved a lot of work, and there is more to come, but there is not a grumble to be heard anywhere. Everyone involved in the project has displayed a can-do attitude from the start, and although we are not there yet, I have no doubt that the Launceston Grammar community will see this through and when it is over, we will have an asset that only a handful of Australian schools can claim.

If you are interested in being a part of this great project, we would love to hear from you.

Nick Clements Teacher: Psychology, Philosophy, Extension

After a year of research and planning, the boys arranged meetings, first with Mr Foster and Mr Norris, and then later with the School Board, to present their proposal.

Everyone was impressed with the work they had done and the vision they were presenting. They spent another six months refining their plans based on feedback, and by the end of 2017 everything was falling into place. What followed exemplifies what I love about this School.

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FUTURE-FOCUSSED LEARNING The New World of Virtual Reality Future-Focussed Learning 21st Century education and learning is increasingly focussed on promoting individuality and developing critical and creative thinking. Today’s classrooms reflect the future. Books, that as soon as they are printed are out of date, and teacher-facing desks are replaced by open spaces, and interactive and virtual technologies. Gone are the days of rote or ‘recipe-style’ education, replaced with an inquiry focus and learners with a growth mindset.

Now, we dream it, design it, make it, and refine it…

Rooney Building

It is an exciting time to be a learner (student and teacher) at Launceston Grammar as we all embrace these new technologies.

The ambition for a new centre for learning was fulfilled with the completion of the new Rooney Building Classrooms and Inquiry Centre last year.

A full redevelopment saw the original building completely transformed for the first time since the 1970s, thanks to significant support from benefactors of the School.

Work started in April 2017 and was completed in remarkable time, opening in Term 3. The Inquiry Centre is significant because it has a deliberate open design to allow for maker spaces and inquiry-based learning.

Students stimulate their curiosity and ideas through research, design and the opportunity to collaborate.

Virtual Reality, Drones & 360 Degree Cameras!

Launceston Grammar is utilising new technologies that will stand students in good stead for the future. Robots, programming and coding are now part of everyday learning and virtual reality headsets are to be widely used across both campuses.

Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality allow students to see and experience a whole new world.

What is virtual reality and how is it relevant?

These new ‘realities’ complement our existing knowledge of what is ‘real’. Virtual reality can deliver experiences and interactions for students that are either not practical or not possible in the ‘real’ world.

The Rooney IQ centre will host the Launceston Grammar Junior Campus MakerSpace.

Underpinned by the School’s emphasis on units of inquiry, the MakerSpace will create

For example, our students may go to Hollybank Reserve on an excursion and observe and note the forest environs. Post-excursion they may use images from Hollybank and overlay new information (augmented reality). With virtual reality, a totally artificial environment could be produced (e.g., a similar forest environ from the northern hemisphere) and this is viewed through 3D virtual reality headsets. VR provides an immersive, captivating experience for users with curious minds.

Our recently acquired Sphero class kit of robots, virtual reality headsets and 360 degree cameras are getting quite the work-out with our imaginative and creative students.

Launceston - City of Learning It is an ideal time to be studying in Launceston. In April, 2017, the Launceston City Deal was signed by the Federal and Tasmanian Governments and the City of Launceston. The Deal is a five-year plan (2017-2022) to position Launceston as one of Australia’s most liveable and innovative regional cities. Among its detail is a commitment to expand internet capability and improve digital literacy.

This plan creates terrific opportunities for our students and teachers to collaborate with industry and community leaders, such as the City of Launceston and Chamber of Commerce, to succeed in building Launceston as a regional city of learning.

The Importance of the Horizon Report The Horizon Report, published annually, provides educators somewhat of a vision for the future. The highly regarded publication projects the key education trends in the short, medium and long term. The most important and critical educational focus short-term is the creation of maker spaces and teaching of robotics.

In the medium term, the most educational technology is analytics and virtual reality; and by 2023 artificial intelligence and the Internet-of-Things (IoT) will be the most beneficial educational technology requirements.

These future trends are already being embedded across our curriculum and campuses.

Mixed Reality (MR)

connections between sustainability and the emerging capacity of the Internet of Things (IoT). Chris Laycock, Director of Information, Services and Learning Design 10

Real Environment

Augmented Reality (AR)

Augmented Virtuality (AV)

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EQUESTRIAN

Encouraging Horse-Play!

Horse-play is very much a neigh-neigh (oh dear!) in schools. However, there’s one location where it’s very much encouraged and where all members of the community are invited to attend.

The Faulkner Park Equestrian Centre came to fruition thanks to the enthusiasm and foresight of Mark Youngman (Class of 1976) who originally approached the Launceston Grammar Board with a proposal, and then negotiated access to the land and a lease arrangement.

The current team is all-female, but boys with a love of horses and competition are encouraged to join. Meg Archer took over the reigns this year as Captain for 2018 from Izzy Preece, who has since moved to Queensland.

Amanda Cameron is Launceston Grammar's full-time equestrian coach. Amanda trains students for the nine school events, which are held annually. She says the central location is a huge advantage because many horse enthusiasts live in rural areas all around the outskirts of Launceston.

Amanda Cameron has been riding from the age of three, has been taught by Olympic coaches, represented Tasmania when she was 14, competed in three star level eventing and has coached from the age of 21. She says there’s nothing better than helping children, teenagers and young adults to achieve their goals and dreams.

Currently, there are sixty horse yards and a four-horse wash-bay at the Centre. It is home to the Northern Polo Crosse Club Inc. from November to April and equestrian clubs are able to hire the grounds and have access to the canteen and amenities.

Amanda says: “The grounds hold up very well through the winter months; a distinct advantage when pony clubs hire the facilities. It is good to see the grounds being used on weekends.”

Launceston Grammar riders have access to the Faulkner Park Equestrian grounds free of charge.

Patricianne Cochrane and her husband, David, own the respected thoroughbred stud Bowthorpe. It’s commonplace to see Patricianne trucking to Faulkner Park with the tractor and mower to ensure the grounds are well maintained.

"Equestrians work their horses every day. They are fed and rugged twice a day. It is an amazing bond between a horse and rider; something special when a 500kg animal works with you."

Patricianne Cochrane, co-owner of 'Bowthorpe' 12

Patricianne says, “It is important to build on Launceston Grammar’s equestrian knowledge and support students,”

“I love the thrill of it, especially the show jumping. It all happens so quickly you can’t think of anything else.”

Grace Macleod, current Grade 7 student

Patricianne's granddaughter, Alysha Verwey, was Class of 2016, and a former Captain of Equestrian at Launceston Grammar. Alysha has continued her passion through show jumping; she won the Show Horse State Championships in 2016, was selected in the national Young Rider squad and shortlisted for the Youth Olympics. Amanda is her coach, and Alysha has since qualified as a national coach level 1 and is coaching full-time.

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HISTORIC DEBUT

Inaugural AFL Girls' Team

Step aside boys – there’s a new team on the field and they’re ready to kick goals and make history along the way!

In 2018, Launceston Grammar will, for the first time, field a fully-fledged AFL girls' team in the Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SATIS) northern roster and the desire to play is evident with more than a quarter of girls from Grades 10-12 expressing interest in the first information session.

The team of 22 players will largely come from these grades, although some Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to step up and play at this senior level, according to teacher-in-charge of football, Adrian Finch.

“Our girls are competitive. They’re jumping out of their skins to play.

"Most importantly, they’re breaking down traditional barriers along the way by proving AFL is about participation and sport is about equality.”

Adrian Finch Teacher-in-Charge of Football

The 1sts girls team will play a minimum of six games this year, competing against other independent schools in the north, namely Scotch Oakburn and St Patrick's colleges.

“They’ll also compete in a state-wide competition in the state’s south on the same days as our 1st boys team and we’re expecting the state final for both boys and girls to be held on the same day…" Finch says.

Both teams trained together in early pre-season training and while there are some experienced female players in the team who play club football, most are new to the game.

“Isabella is a member of the North Launceston Football Club youth girls talent ID team, her skills and experience will be of great benefit to the rest of the team.

“We’re starting with basic skills, such as handballing and kicking, but the improvement has been outstanding already,” a proud Finch adds.

Finch believes fielding a girls team will bring renewed interest in AFL to the school and this enthusiasm will attract more boys to the game.

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHS

We’re building aircraft!

STEM education is rising to new heights.

Is it really possible for students to build an aircraft?

What can I do to help?

Our latest initiative, to build a flying full-sized aircraft is surprisingly, in many ways, a natural extension of the programmes we already offer and an ideal way to capitalise on the expertise already present in our School community.

Yes! Though programmes of this sort are not common, many schools in the USA have built aircrafts and Launceston Grammar is currently in correspondence with Mercury Bay Area School in New Zealand, whose students have built and sold three aircrafts, and are currently starting on their fourth! We have several staff members with aviation experience, including Mr Paul Gray, who trained and worked as an aeronautical engineer before entering the teaching profession. So, we are ideally situated for a project of this sort.

Firstly, get in contact! So many members of our parent and alumni communities have experience in the aviation sector, and we hope this STEM project will allow the young pilots and engineers in our student body to benefit from this experience. If you have skills or experience you can offer, or if you are just curious and want to find out more, get in touch!

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum at Launceston Grammar is rich and varied. In Science and Mathematics we provide alternate pathways that accelerate interested and talented students. We offer subjects in robotics, coding, and other ICT areas, and our technology centre is well equipped and gives students practical experience in engaging in the design process.

We are highly conscious of the world’s ever-increasing need for technically and technologically equipped students, and are constantly looking for ways to improve the experience we offer. Aviation provides an ideal context in which to do this. Understanding aircraft and the principles of good piloting requires a wealth of knowledge from across the sciences and other technological disciplines. For example; calculating an aircraft’s centre of gravity, splitting a lift force into orthogonal components or knowing the effects of fatigue on a pilot’s decision-making ability should all be understood. We already incorporate modules on flight into technology classes, and many of our students have embarked on pilot training or intend to pursue a career in the aviation sector.

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What aircraft are we building?

The aircraft being built is an RV12, a kit aircraft manufactured by Vans Aircraft in Oregon, USA (www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv12.htm). Vans is a longestablished company and the premier manufacturer in the kit plane industry, with over 10,000 completed aircraft flying, and hundreds of thousands accumulated hours of flight. The aircraft components are supplied in several sub-kits; Launceston Grammar has placed an order for the rear tailcone and empennage, and this has recently arrived.

Secondly, if you are passionate about furthering STEM education and wish to make a small contribution to the project, we are establishing a workshop in one of our existing buildings, which will be dedicated to this project.

Having our own space will ensure that our regular STEM teaching spaces are not incurred upon by the build.

Thirdly, spread the word! As mentioned above, the empennage kit is under construction, and once this is completed work on further kits will continue as quickly as our budget allows. The best way to fast-track the build would be to find a buyer for the aircraft, and if you are in the market for an aircraft then let us know! If you aren’t in the market for one, then maybe you know someone who is, and it would be a great help to us if you could spread the word. For more information please contact Dr Cameron Rogers, Senior Campus teacher.

What does a completed RV12 cost?

The combined cost of the entire air-frame is approximately $100,000 (the precise value depends on the exchange rate at the time of purchase). Though expensive for a secondary school STEM programme, this represents great value for money when compared to the purchase price of other comparable aircraft. As with other schools who have built aircraft, we plan to sell the finished aircraft in order to fund the construction of another one!

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EXPLORING TASMANIA'S WILDERNESS

Grade 10 Expeditions

Grades 11 and 12

Grade 10 expeditions provide students the opportunity to put into practice the outdoor skills gained in previous years, and consolidate personal skills, such as teamwork, resilience and leadership. Grade 10 is the last of the compulsory outdoor education trips and students have the ability to elect which expedition to attend. They are now expected to be independent and self-sufficient adventurers. In 2017, our students chose one of ten expedition options from around the state. They immersed themselves in some of Tasmania’s most captivating, unique and remote locations and environs, taking part in the following challenging and fun activities:

In Grades 11 and 12, Outdoor Education (OE) and Outdoor Leadership (OL) are elective courses.

The OE commitment is approximately 150 hours of work; mostly in the field (on camp), while OL is a combination of field work and timetabled classes. In 2017, students enjoyed experiences at places like Lake Pedder, Freycinet Peninsula, Derby and Mount Victoria.

Hanleth is a three-night introductory camp in Term 1.

The Maria Island camp, later in the year, has occurred for more than 50 years.

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Sea kayaking on the Gordon River

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Bushwalking at Mt Field

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Whitewater kayaking on the Huon River

Grade 8 Freycinet National Park

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Cycle tour of Bruny Island

In Grade 8, students venture to Freycinet National Park in small groups for a week of activities including bushwalking, bivouacking and rock-climbing.

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Sea kayaking and bushwalking at Lake St Clair and the Labyrinth

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Whitewater rafting on the Huon River

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Cycle tour on the Tasmania Trail

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Overland Track bushwalk

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Whitewater kayaking on the Arthur River

"The main thing I discovered on Maria was teamwork, how we all should work together and support each other. I was very lucky because I was with a great group of people who were always kind. I also learned how nice it is when someone does an act of unnecessary kindness towards you, and I wanted to pass that onto others. Everyone also learned resilience and to never give up. I learned how to put together a trangi, after 40 long minutes of desperation. I also learned to appreciate silence and the beauty of nature. What I learned on Maria will always stay with me. I’m sure it will stay with my fellow group members for years to come. I will never forget all that I discovered."

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Cycle tour and Mountain Biking in the North-East and Derby

The Outdoor Education programme is a vital and compulsory part of the School’s curriculum. Learning extends beyond the classroom so outdoor education provides an opportunity for students to learn about themselves, others and the natural environment while having fun and creating lasting memories. There are compulsory camps from Grade 7 to Grade 10. We nurture these young people to understand the physical, social, emotional and spiritual benefits of quality outdoor recreation experiences, particularly in Tasmania where the outdoors are so accessible to our students.

Grade 7 Hanleth Property, Fingal Valley & Maria Island

Grade 9 Mt Cameron This is our longest camp extending over nine days. The trip combines the skills learned on previous camps with new skills such as kayaking and mountain-bike riding.

It also aims to authentically connect students with Tasmania’s rich indigenous history.

From the students

Jade Freeman

“As a new student to Launceston Grammar last year, the camp was my favourite moment of schooling so far. The camp was very beneficial for me, as the bonds I had made with my group, teachers and camp mentors allowed me to feel a part of the School community.

During camp, you discover things about yourself you had never known before and skills, such as leadership and organisation, which transfer to your school work and benefit you enormously. For those who do not see themselves as leaders there is an opportunity for anyone to take the wheel and by the end you will, willingly. You never would guess when you might need to steer the team throughout the camp, yet the time will arise.”

Ethan Fox

With our own Outdoor Education staff and without the constraints of a school owned off-site campus, we are free to explore the vast Tasmanian wilderness.

Why camp is important Arthur River Mt Cameron Derby Hanleth Property Tasmania Trail Overland Track Lake St Claire and Labyrinth Freycinet National Park Gordon and Franklin Rivers Maria Island Mt Field Bruny Island 18

It is not uncommon for students to have nerves before heading off on camp and our professional and highly trained staff are well versed in assisting students to deal with their apprehensions. The Outdoor Education programme is a vital and compulsory part of our School’s curriculum, just in the same way that academic lessons are. One part of the curriculum supports and

complements the other. For example, some of our camps are focussed on studying the Aboriginal history of the area and are supported by staff who are experts in this topic. When students overcome the apprehension by deciding to take a deep breath and join with classmates on camp, the outcomes are to their long-term advantage.

“ These camps aim to develop personal skills like independence, leadership and communication, but also to develop group skills, and grow a respect for the natural and cultural environment in Tasmania.”

Luke Stack, Outdoor Education

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GROWTH MINDSET

CURIOSITY & WONDER

Junior Campus

Inquiry based learning

We hear it used extensively in modern day teaching but what does a Growth Mindset mean?

According to the Director of Positive Education at the Junior Campus, Meg Thompson, having a Growth Mindset is the belief that with effort, practice and perseverance, individuals have limitless potential to learn and to grow. This is in contrast to a fixed mindset, the belief that humans are born with a fixed amount of intelligence and ability.

It is all about the attitude we have towards learning; whether it is in the early years or senior schooling days.

Individuals with a growth mindset thrive on challenges, look for strategies to overcome hurdles and see effort as key to success. Obviously this has huge and exciting possibilities for learning.

“Growth Mindset is believing everyone has the basic abilities needed which can be developed through positive attitudes and dedication,” Jane King, Head of Junior Campus, says.

At the Junior Campus, there is a strong focus on ‘slowing down’ children from their overly stimulated modern lives to allow young brains to be focussed and ready for learning.

“As part of this, our younger students spend the first twenty minutes of classroom time focussing on mindfulness and positive education,” Meg says.

“Scientific research is continually showing children are more ready for learning if they are calm, focussed and have a positive attitude.”

Meg Thompson Director of Positive Education

There are few things more wonderful than the amazement on the faces of little ones when they have discovered something new! It’s that sense of wonder and achievement that inspires not only parents, relatives and friends, but educators as well.

Our Early Learning team is constantly in awe at the natural curiosity and deep level of thinking exhibited by children who attend our Junior Campus. Our inquiry and child-centred based programme encourages students to actively learn through discovery, creation and imagination.

Because this is where it all starts!

For many of our students, they have received child-care, either outside or within the home, but now they are ready to take the next step and progress on the formal educational journey. It can be daunting for parents and children so we make it easier by providing a gentle, supportive and nurturing introduction to school life.

They are crucial years of development where young minds will make sense of what’s around them, play, find new friends who may be life-long friends, explore the world around them and be inspired by new experiences.

Before our eyes our students transition to become confident and independent young learners, ready for their educational journey.

In 2018, Meg Thompson became the only northern representative on the committee of the Tasmanian Chapter of the Positive Education Schools Association (PESA). PESA’s vision is to lead and promote the science of wellbeing and Positive Psychology, enabling all students, schools and communities to flourish.

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With your help we can increase the number of scholarships available to students so they can reach their full educational and personal potential.

Each contribution, no matter the amount, makes a difference and strengthens our School and wider community.

The rewards for donors and recipients are significant because the gift of education is invaluable. It is a gift, which keeps on giving.

“ Prior to attending Grammar, things were completely different. I was at a place in my life where I felt stuck and like I was unable to reach my absolute potential. Upon attending Launceston Grammar, in just six months I have grown, changed and experienced so, so much! My self-esteem has risen and so has my confidence. For this I give credit to all the people I have met through Launceston Grammar, from staff members to classmates.

I have found everybody to be super friendly, supportive and encouraging.”

New for 2019

Stephen Norris Scholarship The positive educational influence of former Headmaster Stephen Norris will continue for years to come with the announcement of a new scholarship in recognition of Mr. Norris’ commitment and passion to Launceston Grammar and contribution to the wider community.

The Stephen Norris Scholarship will be awarded to a new or current student who is a migrant community member and an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

The scholarship recognises a student with a high level of application to study and who makes a full contribution to extra-curricular activities. Financial need will also be considered.

It is provided to a student entering Grade 10 or 11 and will continue until the completion of Grade 12.

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BUILDING FUTURES

The future of our School is very much linked to our past. For more than 171 years Launceston Grammar has nurtured young students, encouraged excellence and developed leaders.

Donating to the Annual Fund assists us to retain our status as an educational leader and invest in our students, our facilities and our future.

The Annual Fund sustains scholarships and capital projects that are not covered by school fees. We rely on parents, alumni, grandparents and friends to make this meaningful and vital contribution to the School’s development.

This year, as we celebrate 95 years since the laying of the foundation stone on the Senior Campus at Mowbray, we also prepare to mark a significant capital works milestone – the completion of The Hub project.

Café 175 Expansion Café 175 will be extended to offer an informal space for students, staff and visitors to enjoy a vibrant and light-filled café and dining experience. The café will include an exhibition space to showcase the work of our current art students and staff.

The Space The School is fortunate to have extensive grounds and outdoor sporting facilities, but a shortage of indoor spaces for students to gather during inclement weather, has long been an issue. The Space will be used for socialising before school, and at recess and lunch. It will offer a permanent and dynamic showcase of the School’s significant historical assets from the DV Gunn Archives. Our School story enlarges year by year as we continue to be the custodians of significant memorabilia.

Viewing Platform A glassed viewing area and covered verandah will complete the vision by linking the above areas with the School’s main oval. Establishing this facility will provide future generations of parents, grandparents and alumni the opportunity to view the main oval activities from a modern and comfortable facility.

Coinciding with 95 years on the site, the School will be celebrating the opening of The Hub during February 2019. Like many, I am looking forward to this milestone and particularly the inclusion of a D V Gunn Archives display within the Space, thus offering the opportunity to catch up with other Alumni and friends to enjoy some memorabilia and memories of our school days and life’s journey. Family research tells me that my great uncle S B Hopwood was a member of the committee established to build the new campus at Mowbray.

Christopher (Gus) Green OAM (Classes 1949-1957)

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ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY

Partnering with Others

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The Junior Campus has initiated several programmes providing the opportunity for our students to be challenged by partnering and collaborating with other Tasmanian students. We encourage students to think ‘outside our gates’ by being involved in the wider community.

We aim to be recognised as leaders at the forefront of education. The Double Helix Science Club is a community programme where students in Grades 5 and 6 from schools around northern Tasmania are invited to Launceston Grammar to participate in a range of science activities which are not always possible in other settings.

The ‘Write a Book in a Day’ competition is a unique, creative and challenging team-based writing event in which students plan, write, edit, illustrate and publish an original children’s book…all in just twelve hours! It’s an Australia-wide competition, which raises funds for The Kids’ Cancer Project, a national charity with a mission to support scientific research to help children with cancer.

Doug Grubert introduced Launceston Grammar students to the competition in 2012 and since then, we have had the highest participation rate of any school in Tasmania.

Such is his belief in the benefits of the programme that in 2017, Doug partnered with Launceston LINC to bring the programme to an even wider range of students.

Together, Launceston Grammar and Launceston LINC ran two community-writing events that saw 16 teams from ten different schools introduced to the competition.

There was even a team of home-educated students who participated. Plans are underway to further expand this collaboration in 2018 and Launceston Grammar is leading the way to ensure students, including those who don’t go to Launceston Grammar, get the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile programme.

Our teachers are also leading by example by hosting community workshops for Tasmanian teachers from other schools who wish to further develop their professional quality teaching practices.

Each term we host free, after-school sessions. These highly interactive, hands-on lessons are delivered by the dynamic duo of Karen Witt, Senior Campus laboratory manager, and teacher Doug Grubert. Karen and Doug love working together and their passion for science education is infectious. Since first collaborating in 2012, they have worked with hundreds of students from twenty-six different northern Tasmanian schools. The programme is so popular it regularly attracts a wait-list because places are limited. Recent sessions include: constructing magnetic induction motors; mammalian brain dissections; combustion reactions involving metallic salts; and designing, hand-building and racing CO2 cars.

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Philosophy Camp Extended Learning Opportunity

Grade 6 Grammar Challenge

In early 2017, Launceston Grammar teachers Doug Grubert and Dr Nick Clements found themselves discussing their concerns about the uncertainty of the future and the various challenges young people face as they try to navigate an ever-changing world. This discussion spawned an idea: Why not attempt to bring together highly capable students from throughout Tasmania, in a supportive environment, where they could philosophise about the boundless opportunities and momentous challenges the future holds? Rather than simply talk about it, Doug and Nick put their heads together and designed their “dream programme”.

The result was the inaugural ‘Thinking Our Way to a Better World’ Philosophy Camp. Twenty students spent four days at Mt Cameron Field Study Centre where they participated in a range of structured activities including: group and individual brain-storming; guided philosophical discussions; quiet contemplation; creative tasks; debates; and team-building activities. It was not school; it was a physical and intellectual adventure, with a balance between deep-thinking, engaging discussion, outdoor adventure, and light-hearted fun. At the completion of the camp, both Doug and Nick concluded that it was the most professionally rewarding experience of either of their careers. Doug and Nick look forward to working with a new group of students when they join forces again in July 2018.

For twenty years, students from around northern Tasmania have been coming to Launceston Grammar to participate in the Grade 6 Grammar Challenge.

‘Challenge’ as it is affectionately known, was the brainchild of Allison Bassano who designed the programme until 2013 when Doug Grubert took over the reins. It is a two-day residential programme that provides extension and enrichment for 64 gifted, talented and highly capable students who compete in 16 schoolbased teams of four. 'Challenge' comprises up to eight individual challenges designed around a central theme.

Individual challenges test students across a diverse range of academic disciplines, domains of learning and thinking styles. To succeed, students need to demonstrate high-level teamwork, creativity, intellectual endurance, problem-solving and ‘outside-the-square’ thinking…only the very best teams can hope to be crowned ‘Challenge Champions’. Grade 6 Grammar Challenge will be held over the weekend of 19-20 May 2018 at Launceston Grammar’s Mowbray Campus. This year’s theme is: Connexion.

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CREATIVE MINDS

ALUMNI: ALEX SANGSTON (CLASS OF 1995)

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Alice In Wonderland

Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat

Grade 6 students brought the literary classic Alice in Wonderland to life in 2017. The journey began in term one: auditions were held, roles assigned, students began learning lines, songs and choreography!

Launceston Grammar’s Senior Campus production of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat was full of colour from the opening moment. The Biblical story was told with great energy that filled the brilliantly dressed stage as the audience tapped their feet and clapped along with the rocking band. The casting and talent of the twelve brothers and Jacob was a triumph of the production.

They were led by Tarrant Edwards, whose portrayal in the title role displayed a playful innocence and likeability accompanied by a brilliant vocal performance. Oscar O’Shea, as the eldest brother Reuben, embodied the western feel and set the scene as they mourned and cheered in classic comical fashion with a hoedown dance-break showcasing the cast’s ability to move to Fiona Hickman’s clever mix of subtle movement and high tempo choreography. Versatility was on show with Guy Chilcott playing both Jacob and Potiphar, as well as Will Robertson and Matthew Howard doubling as the Butler and Baker, displaying some slick puppetry skills.

Alex Sangston has returned to his home state of Tasmania with experience to share, after his intention to become a lawyer transported him into policy writing and supporting the Australian film industry. He still finds criminal and family law fascinating, but a degree in Arts/Law can take a person in many directions – into business, media, the arts, science, education, engineering, and the not for profit sector. Alex moved into the public sector after an online application to twelve agencies resulted in a short-listing with the Department of Communications, IT & the Arts, and led to a graduate position in Canberra.

Each cast member grew both as actors and as young people as they supported each other to shine.

Through teamwork and co-operation they presented Lewis Carroll’s tale of fantasy and mayhem and in years to come, they will surely remember their Grade 6 year and how they conquered ‘Wonderland’.

Our Preps, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students were truly challenged in Term 3 of 2017 with a presentation of a contemporary mini opera. The Journey of the Noble Gnarble was brilliantly performed by such amazing talent at this young age and a highlight of the year.

Each year, our very youngest children in Early Learning come together to retell the Christmas story.

Angels, stars, animals in the stable, along with Mary, Joseph, shepherds and wise men, all feature in songs, movement and storytelling. Always a perfect ending to a busy year on the stage.

Sue Patterson, Junior Music Co Ordinator Mark Saunders, Teacher

You can’t have this story without a narrator. In this production, we were spoilt with two, each bringing their own quirks and character choices.

Both Sarah Durkin and Medhanit Barratt approached their roles with poise and elegance and their voices were a real treat as they blended so well in unison and in harmony. The Doo-Wop Girls shone, adding strength and story to both narrators.

A show-stopping performance from Conall Cassidy as the Elvis reincarnate Pharaoh was a crowd favourite.

A continuing theme throughout the productions was the stunning collection of costumes. Teacher Louise Peters’ direction captured the true essence of fun. In every scene the ensemble were fully in the moment and you can see the enjoyment on their faces.

Matthew Garwood Theatre Critic

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Alex landed in Broadcasting, which had a kind of synchronicity, as his father had a career with the ABC for most of his working life. Digital television was rolling out and media ownership reform was on the agenda when Alex started in 2002. It was a time of escalating regulatory change and, as a policy officer, Alex was quickly required to grasp knowledge of online gambling reviews, content regulation and review, and the impact of convergent technologies on that content.

“I love my new role. I’m in a creative job, building on the success of Screen Tasmania. It is a hot time to be in that game and supporting sustainable industry growth.”

Personally, he is also happy to be back in his home state with his wife Samantha and young daughter Evie (Evelyn) and near his ageing father. At Launceston Grammar, Alex loved acting and won the Caroline Sangston Memorial Prize for the Pursuit of Excellence in the Performing Arts in 1995: named after his mother, an educator at the Senior Campus, who passed away when he was still a schoolboy. “It meant a lot to win it,” he says. Caroline Sangston was an English teacher, involved in productions, stage-managing and directing. Alex was a prefect, relished school life and study, and was involved in Launceston Grammar performances, debating, hockey, basketball and cricket.

Three years later, a position arose in the Arts division of the Department, working in film, just as the Federal Government launched a huge review of all film funding support measures. Alex worked on that review, culminating in the merger of three agencies and the creation of Screen Australia in 2008.

Alex moved across to Screen Australia and helped with the implementation of the new producer offset subsidy system; he ended up staying there for eight years with the Producer Offset and Co-production Unit.

“Uniquely, everything came across my desk – every drama, doco, everything – and I did a crash course in the film industry. It was exciting, it was a regulatory job, but I read a lot of screenplays,” he says.

Alex moved to Hobart in 2016 and is now the Executive Manager of Screen Tasmania. With a major focus on local partnerships, he works closely with Events Tasmania, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Arts Tasmania. Projects supported by Screen Tasmania include major production series, such as the award-winning The Kettering Incident, the comedy series Rosehaven, online productions, as well as games funding, documentaries and animation.

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ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR 2017, INDIR A NAIDOO

Friends, Gardening and Happiness International journalist, best-selling author, consumer advocate and environmental activist, Indira Naidoo, has an extraordinary and enviable resume. Despite a life travelling and meeting some of the world’s most influential public figures, the Broadland House School (1985) graduate still makes it a priority to maintain regular contact with her girlfriends; friendships forged from her days at Broadland.

“My education in Tasmania formed my foundation and I remain close with my great friends; we are always supportive and somehow similar. Every year we try to get together. I very much value friendships."

Indira is married to television director, Mark FitzGerald, who agrees that while Indira may live in Sydney, she is still “very much a Tasmanian”. They travel extensively - a pattern perhaps set from childhood when Indira lived in six different countries!

From 1974-85 Indira and her sisters Suraya and Manika attended Broadland House School. She considers those teenage years as defining and influential in developing her social and political conscience.

People and communication are Indira’s core business; the connections she maintains are personally and professionally important.

When her career began as a news anchor and reporter for the ABC and SBS, Indira experienced first-hand the horrors of Kosovo and East Timor.

“In 1999, I was working for SBS covering the East Timor crisis well before other media outlets saw it as newsworthy. Later, Xanana Gusmao invited me to his first reception in Australia as President of East Timor.

"That was an amazing moment,” she recalls.

Today she is an advocate for, and practitioner of, personal, school and urban gardening.

“When I came back to my urban Sydney life after travelling, I realised I was part of the problem, so I started growing my own food on the apartment balcony. Friends and family thought I’d gone mad!”

“To everyone’s surprise, including me, I managed to grow 70 kilograms of produce in my first year.”

“Gardening became my meditation.”

Indira tracked the adventure on her blog Saucy Onion, which led to her first book, The Edible Balcony, published in 2011. A runaway best-seller, Indira followed up with a second publication, The Edible City.

Indira really enjoys making time for schools that are launching gardens.

“Gardening in schools touches on many aspects of the curriculum in the primary years – maths, science, nutrition, language, history and art,” she feels.

Indira Naidoo always had a passion for English and has spent her post-school years using the power of the word to pursue a selfless happiness; educating and create positive change for herself and others.

In any week, Indira’s diary might include time touring with her books, writers' festivals, writing for Domain at Fairfax media, encouraging people to look at spaces, verges and pathways to convert to green spaces, scripting, presenting and helping schools, communities and the disadvantaged build their own gardens. She also co-hosted the SBS commissioned series Filthy Rich and Homeless, raising awareness of the issues of homelessness in Australia. A second series is due to air in August on SBS TV. Based on her own experiences, she also writes about immigration and women, remains involved with Choice magazine campaigns such as freerange egg labelling reform and continues to be involved in the climate change movement.

A need to find greater purpose led Indira to suddenly, and unexpectedly, quit her high-profile media career.

She took leave to travel overseas and support causes close to her.

In the 18 years since leaving public broadcasting, Indira has not shied away from the big issues of climate change, health care and homelessness. As a consumer advocate, she has worked for Choice magazine and The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation; an agency working to alleviate poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development, improved nutrition and food security. Former US Vice President Al Gore also selected her to work as a climate change presenter.

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ORDER OF AUSTR ALIA RECIPIENT, DAVID BRILL

Educating Through the Eye of a Lens When Launceston Grammar's David Brill (Class of 1962) was bestowed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) last year, he dedicated the award to other cinematographers risking their lives to educate audiences by telling the stories in conflicts and crises around the world. He received the AM for significant service to the broadcast media as a cinematographer and journalist, and to the community of Tasmania.

It was a young Brill who would pick up National Geographic and Look magazine every week and be enthralled with the quality of photojournalism – a childhood fascination that would become his reality in the decades to come and result in major awards; including the Thorn-EMI award for his filming of the fall of Saigon in 1975, and many United Nations Peace awards.

David gained his technical skills at a commercial and industrial studio in Hobart. In his early 20s he covered the 1967 Black Tuesday Tasmanian bushfires, working as a trainee with the ABC. The magnitude of those devastating fires was unknown when David went out with his camera. His images would be broadcast worldwide and it was then that he realised the power of TV news.

“I was filming people’s houses burning down and was torn by the choice to either continue shooting or trying to help. This personal conflict has stayed with me.”

David had ambitions to work as an ABC cinematographer based in Vietnam, but was turned down because he was a married man at the time and this was considered too much of a risk for the organisation to take. The opportunity came after he left Tasmania to work for current affairs programme Four Corners in 1969. 'They were great years, working with people like Mike Willesee'. In the following ten years David covered the Vietnam War five times and travelled the world to places like Idi Amin’s Uganda, former President Ian Smith’s Rhodesia, the Middle East and South Africa. When he returned from Vietnam in 1975, no one in Australia wanted to talk about the war and its human consequences.

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In late 1975 he was posted to New York and covered north and south America, with reporters such as Ray Martin and Jeff McMullin. During his time in the United

The day of The Fall of Saigon, 1975 - L-R Peter Monkton and David Brill States, David travelled with Presidential entourages and has many stories to tell of that time. President Jimmy Carter is a man he admires.

He has covered major disasters and conflicts on every continent, including not only the war in Vietnam but also Afghanistan and Iraq, among others.

“He was a wonderful human being. If he had

“Bosnia was one of the worst wars I covered because of the deep hatred between the different ethnic groups that made up its population – people who were once neighbours, living side by side.”

David was inducted into the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2008 and became an Ambassador last year.

He says there are there are certainly no plans to retire, because “there are so many great Australians doing wonderful work, with stories to tell”. Yet, he finds time to travel from his Hobart home to talk at schools, universities and other groups about his incredible experiences, and sharing his insights to the world and its people.

“I interviewed Radovan Karadzic, the former Serb leader, and former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic – both now convicted war criminals,” he adds.

David returned to Launceston Grammar to attend and speak at the Elizabeth Street Chapter luncheon in 2017 and to reconnect with the School community.

had four more years…” David believes, “…he would have gone down in history as one of the great Presidents.”

David also met and filmed US former military programme analyst turned activist, Daniel Ellsberg – a heroic man in David’s estimation, who saved thousands of people in Vietnam because he was instrumental in holding the US administration to account; and Helen Thomas, the great Washington journalist who covered all the US Presidents from John F Kennedy to Barack Obama. He also recorded Bishop Desmond Tutu; Nelson Mandela; George Bush Snr; Luciano Pavarotti and many others.

David has naturally developed a deep understanding and passion for human rights after witnessing and visually recording the acts and consequences of man’s inhumanity to man.

In 2001, David joined SBS Dateline as a video journalist, travelling the world – filming, reporting and producing, and describes this period as “some of the best years of my life.”

"Recording history is the most important thing, as we must learn from history and the mistakes we make.”

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ALUMNI: CHRISTOPHER BASSANO (CLASS OF 1993)

A Career Cast Wide Fly-fishing is an obsession and a way of life for Old Boy Christopher Bassano (Class of 1993). When Christopher finished school he spent a year in England playing cricket. He had already started guiding for fly anglers after being introduced to the ‘action’ by Headmaster Christopher Strong and Charles Peck (Class of 1951), who took him fly-fishing for the first time at Little Pine Lagoon. Christopher oscillated between contract cricket in England seven months of the year and guiding in Tasmania from October to March. He worked for Neil Grose (Class of 1984) who owned Rainbow Lodge in the Central Highlands, and this was a great life for a single man - combining two passions and travelling between hemispheres.

In the winter of 1994, Christopher went to Torquay, England, to play cricket and returned home to guide over the following summer. The next few years were spent as a fishing guide while completing his Bachelor of Applied Science at university. During the summer of 1997, he worked for Serve-Ag in Devonport before being offered the chance to play professional cricket in England.

While playing first class cricket in England, Christopher was the first person to score two centuries on his County Championship debut. He also remained involved in the game off-field, providing cricket commentary for BBC radio and on Sky Sports, along with writing regular newspaper columns. During this period, he was also selected in the Launceston Cricket Club’s two-day and one-day teams-of-the-century, along with other Old Boys such as David Boon, Peter Faulkner and Richard Bennett.

Christopher eventually decided to retire from first class cricket and purchased the Rainbow Lodge from Neil Grose who decided to move to Melbourne.

In 2006, Christopher presented two DVDs, which are still the highest

Rainbow Lodge, in the central highlands, offers fishing trips, accommodation, lessons and seminars– in a landscape that sells itself.

“ I have travelled the world and I’d rather fish here first."

The business now employs four guides during the season, and Christopher has his own range of commercial flies, which are sold nationwide. He is a regular contributor to many national and international fly-fishing magazines and is a sought-after keynote speaker at clubs around Australia and abroad.

"Catching the fish is so brief. I love the fish, how the fish eat the fly - it is challenging.

"You also have to be a people person if you are going to stand on a boat together for ten hours guiding!”

Most recently, he was a member of the Australian flyfishing team to compete in the world championships in Slovakia, where Australia finished 5th and Christopher 6th individually, which is the best individual result by an Australian on mainland Europe. He has represented Australia at recent world championships in Norway, Bosnia and Vale in Colorado. The World Championships will be in Tasmania in 2019 and Christopher will be aiming to be a member of that team.

But overseas competitions may be a thing of the past, Christopher claims. After travelling for years, he’s content to be living on the St Patricks River, north east of Launceston with his family. He is married to Krystal, who is employed at the Junior Campus in the Physical Education programme. They have a young family and are focussed on growing the business. Their eldest daughter Sage is enrolled at the Junior Campus and her sister, Sidney, is starting at pre-kinder this year.

selling DVDs of their kind on fly-fishing in Tasmania.

During the winter months of 2008, he was asked to be the main guide at a fishing lodge owned by former rugby league player, Andrew Ettinghausen, on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory. He and his fiancé spent seven months there before returning home to a growing flyfishing business.

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The Launceston Grammar connections and relationships form a fascinating matrix, and Christopher says if you turn over a rock in any stream you’ll find a Launceston Grammar Old Boy – or a connection.

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A TALE OF TWO LIVES

Kyi Tun and Bronwyn Carey This is the story of a father’s desire to find a better life for his family and also the tale of a Tasmanian woman making a difference in tsunami-ravaged Thailand. At the centre of it all, is the desire of a young hard-working student with a love of learning, who discovers a new world through support from Launceston Grammar.

Kyi Tun is this year studying languages at the Launceston Campus of UTAS. She spent her gap year in 2017 working as a teacher assistant at Launceston Grammar and living at the boarding house.

Her journey to Tasmania has been remarkable.

Kyi (pronounced ‘G’) left Myanmar with her family, ethnic Karen people, and moved to the Maesot district in Thailand. Kyi’s father had left a year earlier to find work and came back for the family telling about the Hway Ka Loke, a non-government school for migrants. The school was tiny, undeveloped, the roof leaked and there was no furniture … soon this school would come to the attention of Women With a Mission (WWM).

WWM was founded by three ex-pats living in Thailand; an American, and two Australians – including Broadland House Old Girl, Bronwyn Carey (Little) (Class of 1969).

WWM’s mission is to give children the opportunity to reach their full potential. Founded in 2005, and originally known as Helping Hands Pattaya, the women worked for three years in the Asian tsunami affected southern provinces of Thailand. Hway Ka Loke School and boarding house came to their attention as one of the largest Karen migrant schools in the area. Housing 250 migrant children, with a further 100 Karen day children from the surrounding districts, it was struggling to make ends meet without regular funding support.

WWM made the decision to focus on providing additional food, clothing, books, and basics, such as candles (so the children could study in the evenings).

Kyi reports the focus changed when WWM became involved.

“The school became truly about education, nourishment and health care as it developed with their support,” she remembers.

“Teachers started receiving salaries, good hygiene practices commenced and good educational supplies were delivered for the children.”

Education has unlocked a new world for Kyi. With the support of WWM and an international education scheme, Kyi received a scholarship to study at Regents School in Pattaya where she studied through to Grade 13 completing both her International General Certificate of Secondary Education and the International Baccalaureate.

“In Pattaya, WWM founders, Bronwyn, Kylie and Rosanne were my guardians, and their husbands helped me with grammar. I was scared, but it just happened. I have had success because I have had support and I have worked hard, and it has paid off.”

Kyi’s family are still at Hway Ka Loke School, Kyi explains. "My Dad teaches at the School, and my Mum works caring for younger children in the boarding house.

My sister is in her last year at the CDC Migrant School.”

Kyi’s education and journey is inspirational, and has continued on many levels at Launceston Grammar. She worked as a teacher’s assistant across both campuses in her gap year, engaging with the School community and attending Maria Island Camp. She also lived in the boarding house through the week while residing with Bronwyn’s sister Robin Ikin (BHS Class of 1967) on weekends. Robin’s daughter’s Caroline (Class of 1999), Claire (Class of 1997), Edwina (Class of 1991) and Lucy (Class of 1994) are also Launceston Grammar alumni.

" Education has unlocked a whole new world for me"

For now, this young woman from Myanmar is focussed on her UTAS studies.

“I am taking Chinese and Japanese as majors now. There are many advantages in learning these languages. When you have more than one language in your hand you can use it in education, tourism and many other areas."

“I speak Burmese, and I try to remember the traditional stories of Karen, my ethnicity. I am translating the stories into Burmese and English. I will translate the stories in other languages too."

“The Junior Campus Grade 3 Coombe students inspired me in 2017. Already, the students were writing their own stories – that is why I need to write my own stories.” www.mywwm.org

Women With a Mission was founded in 2005, and originally known as Helping Hands Pattaya. The women worked for three years in the Asian tsunami affected southern provinces of Thailand. Currently, they are working to improve the quality of life of handicapped families within the Chonburi province of Thailand.

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ALUMNI K ATE MORRIS (CLASS OF 1995) - Q & A

Adoring the Beauty of Business You were enrolled in a business course when you set up your ground-breaking online business, Adore Beauty.

You took a risk in the uncharted waters of the internet in 1999. What would you say to young entrepreneurs who are ‘tech savvy’ but working in an expanded and unimagined online playing field compared to when you first started?

I think you have to accept change as a constant in today’s world. We really don’t know what the world will look like in five years’ time. Aspiring entrepreneurs need to find a problem they can solve, and use that purpose to guide their vision through changing technologies.

When you were at School did you know that you wanted to have your own business? You are quoted in the 1995 Launcestonian as having ambitions to be a journalist – did you set off in that direction?

No, I’d never planned to have my own business. It never entered my mind. I started out in Arts/Law at Monash.

I did a whole week of Law before realising that it wasn’t for me. It wasn’t until I had the idea for Adore Beauty that I even contemplated entrepreneurship. I think I had this assumption that the people who started businesses were somehow genetically different to me, I really didn’t even think it was possible. Of course, all you have to do to be an entrepreneur is to just do it!

I don’t think either I or anyone else at Launceston Grammar would have envisioned me having a career in beauty! I’d always loved it, but was definitely a nerd. I did think I was going to be a lawyer, or a journalist. I’m definitely glad that’s not where I ended up!

Did you enjoy sport, cultural pursuits and ‘book learning’ at school?

I was rubbish at sport; I hated it! I did well academically, though, and loved Drama and Music.

Who are some of your mentors from school and from your early years with your start-up?

I am very grateful to Allison Bassano for bringing amazing programmes like Tournament of Minds and Future Problem Solving to the school; I genuinely

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believe these helped to build my problem-solving ability and agile thinking. Bruce Fairfax was a wonderful teacher, who helped me to find my voice and see my leadership potential. Nick Hanson was my tutor and I remember those daily tutor groups very fondly.

What is a usual day like for you, and how much travel is involved in the business cycle of your world?

Communication/meetings/your team/family time for instance…

How important is your name and face to the business?

My days vary quite a bit; right now, I’m on a plane to Sydney to speak at a conference and attend an awards ceremony. Tomorrow will be full of meetings with suppliers, industry contacts and advisors. Earlier this week I had to do a photoshoot in the bathtub of a hotel, covered in beauty products! I save at least one day a week to spend in the office meeting with the team and making sure I’m enabling everyone else to get their work done.

My name and persona have become quite important to the Adore Beauty brand. This was a conscious decision we made early on - not because I have any desire to be famous (quite the opposite!) but because it can be a point of difference in a competitive landscape where we are up against big faceless corporations. I do think customers like to know there is a real person behind an online business.

I travel domestically two to three times a month, international a few times a year. Business travel is not as glamorous as some people think it is. I don’t get much time for sightseeing. Whenever I’m not travelling, I make sure I get home by 5:30pm to spend time with the kids and have dinner together. It’s important that everyone in my team has work/life balance. Work should never be so important that you miss family time.

You’ve made some changes in the past few years with partnerships and expansions, buying back, slowing down and then finding other opportunities. What does it feel like to make those executive decisions – are you going with your instincts? What are the factors for changing your business strategy – observation, market trends, the agency that you personally have to take things in another direction…..Is it exciting?

How do you feel when you come home to Tasmania?

What was your childhood like in the island state?

In the early years of my startup, my partner’s father, Robert, was a small business owner and taught me many of the business basics. He loaned me the starting capital with this advice: “Go and learn lots”. I don’t think he ever expected to see the money again but I was proud to be able to pay him back!

One of the things I like best about having my own business - as opposed to having a regular job - is being in control of the direction of the business. Being responsible for the big decisions is both exciting and terrifying!

The approach I take with any decision is to do as much research as I can, thinking always about my customer and how each potential path could add value; and in the end, go with what feels right. It’s instinct, yes, but instinct is fed by experience, values and all the information you absorb. I am never afraid to change direction if I realise that the landscape has changed, or if the original plan isn’t going to work.

I love Tasmania. I always enjoy coming home. I’m always encouraging mainlanders to visit! I don’t miss the winters though. Tasmania was a great place to grow up. I always felt very safe.

You have a young family, can you share your hopes and dreams for your daughters?

I have two little girls (Anna, 6, and Esther, 1). My hope for them is that they grow up in a world where women receive equal pay, are equally represented in leadership, and can live without fear of violence. I am going to do my bit to fight that fight on their behalf. www.adorebeauty.com.au

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FROM OUR HOUSE LEADERS

"Being a co-captain is something I have always wanted to do. Being able to share my thoughts and inspire younger grades is one thing that I think is very special about being a House leader.

The programmes run through the Houses increase our communication skills and help us develop many other skills that will go on to help when leaving school."

Belle Banks Gillett House

"The Fraser House motto, ‘the highest good’, is something that all people strive for. I personally relate to this as I am trying to better myself each day and the House motto is a reminder of that goal.

What makes me most proud about Fraser is the ‘family’ feeling that the House provides. All those in the House are inclusive and have created a fun and relaxed environment that is easy and enjoyable to be around."

Lachlan Newland Fraser House

"The strong sense of family that the House has really builds on the culture of the Boarding House and makes it really enjoyable to be a part of. Being co-captain gives me the opportunity to not only lead but also to serve. It gives me the opportunity to set a good example for others to follow whilst having the ability to listen to suggestions and hopefully make, not only the House, but also the School a more enjoyable place."

Clark Stackhouse Hawkes House "Our House motto, 'to seek better things', is what we, as a leadership team, decided to make the theme for our 2018 year. This motto can be applied to all aspects of life. I am so proud of the students in Roff and their ability to give things a go. The House has a very close feel within it. Having a ‘growth mindset’ has always been a huge focal point in Roff. This has definitely taught me that our abilities and skills can be developed through hard work and persistence."

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"‘Nil desperandum’, or never despair in English, is a good motto for the House to relate to as I believe it aspires confidence and positivity. If the House and its students were to never despair, then any obstacles or negative experiences could be learned from and overcome. I personally believe that the motto connects with almost everyone, as every person has found themselves upset or angry at some point in their lives; and to never despair, or realise that there so much to look forward to is such an important thing."

George Booth Savigny House

"Students of Wilkinson House give things a go, no matter how challenging they seem.

Being a co-captain with Oscar means I have the opportunity to be a role model and set an example for an incredible group of young people with common goals and aspirations."

Grace Elliott Wilkinson House

"I am proud of my House because everyone tries their best and encourages each other."

Angus Creese Buesnell-Rooney

"I feel proud when my House shows team spirit.

I want to give back a positive attitude to my community."

Ellie Murfett Lyttleton-Hewton

"I love hanging out with kids younger than me, and helping them on sports day. It will be really fun this year to hear what they have to say and to get to know Maxey a bit more."

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BROADLAND HOUSE OLD GIRLS

A Message to all Broadland Old Girls Old Girls have gathered frequently in the past twelve months with great success.

The annual Holy Communion Service and Luncheon in December saw an increase of Old Girls attending the service, held for the first time at 11am and followed by lunch in the School Boarders' Dining Hall.

Barb Ferrall, once again, delighted the Annual Gathering with a gourmet food and champagne luncheon in May. Diggy Cleary (McFarlane) and her team of embroiderers held a three-day Embroidery and Fine Arts Exhibition on the Junior Campus, raising funds for the Broadland Window.

Headmaster, Mr Richard Ford, hosted one of the largest Lyttleton Street Chapter luncheons in March, with seventy-five chapter members, including twenty from the Class of 1968. Once again, we were entertained by the Broadland Voices.

After months of planning (632 days to be precise), the Broadland Window in the Launceston Grammar Chapel was dedicated

by The Right Reverend Dr Richard Condie,

The Reverend Jo Pyecroft and Chaplain Reverend Paul Grayston officiated. Two hundred guests including Broadland Old Girls, the Broadland Voices Choir, Launceston Grammar prefects and Launceston Grammar staff attended a very emotional service.

As we have been saying many times, our Broadland Window will be a lasting memorial to Broadland - a window of healing, caring and forgiveness, and of looking to the future. It represents one of Christian love, care and education and its continuation through the present school.

My sincerest thanks to my incredible committee: Ann Fysh, Jenni Bell, Joan McLean, Rachel Peck-Israel, Heather Ranson, Elizabeth Robins, Rosemary Stobart and Audrey Youl. To countless Old Girls and supporters, members of the Launceston Grammar Board of Management, previous Headmaster Mr Stephen Norris, current Headmaster Mr Richard Ford and his staff; my humble and sincerest thanks.

This includes everyone who has worked tirelessly towards this goal, accompanied us on this journey and who believed the dream of a Broadland Window in the Launceston Grammar Chapel was possible.

Dona Bradley, Broadland House Old Girls Association President

Bishop of Tasmania, on the 15 March 2018.

Please find time to access the Broadland website Where additional photos and calendar dates can be found: broadlandoldgirls.wix.com/bhoga

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ALUMNI: ADAM MOSTOGL (CLASS OF 2005)

OLD LAUNCESTONIANS

Empowering Young Students to Create Change

Old Launcestonians' Association Report

Launceston entrepreneur Adam Mostogl is clearly a big picture thinker with skills that are continually being recognised nationally. The 2005 Launceston Grammar graduate was credited as one of Australia’s Top 30 entrepreneurs under the age of 30 in 2017 by Anthill and was announced as the 2015 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year for supporting entrepreneurial communities.

He has even caught the eye of other countries; selected as the only Australian in a delegation of 23 social entrepreneurs from around the world to travel to the United States in 2017 on an international visitor leadership program to learn more about change-makers and the impact of social entrepreneurs in the US This highly motivated businessman is driven by much more than the need to fill a trophy cabinet.

“Awards are great recognition but the benefits far outweigh the award itself.

“What is most important is the opportunity to develop networks with inspiring people and continue to share knowledge and learnings,” he said.

Adam established illuminate Education in 2011 with the goal to empower students to embrace their business potential and with the big picture ambition to create lasting community and social change. It is a business built on purpose rather than profit. Since its inception, illuminate has inspired 5500 students and this year alone, his team will work with 4000 students nationally.

“For students it is about building confidence, and for many parents they suddenly see their child in a different light and realise their potential is beyond what they may have considered.”

Adam’s personal career path has been anything but predictable or straightforward. Born in Newcastle, he moved from Invercargill, New Zealand with his family in 2001, enrolling in Grade 8 at Launceston Grammar. His early ambition to become an architect was halted when he was struck with glandular fever and appendicitis during his first semester at university and so he took a break from study. Over the next few years he worked as a DJ and a music store manager, at Bell Bay’s aluminum smelter and consulted to the West Coast Wilderness Railway. These roles provided invaluable experiences for Adam to develop his business skills.

“I am someone that has always grabbed opportunities.

That is what entrepreneurship is about.”

“It’s about creating a skills path, not a career path.”

“Education is the same. Changing economies mean our students need to embrace their creativity, set their own pathways and discover their place in the world where they can make their mark.”

The weather ‘gods’ were against us, so unfortunately the Fun and Food Fest was cancelled this year due to inclement weather. We were naturally disappointed given the event is a great way to start the year. After a long summer break, it’s a wonderful opportunity to welcome new families to the School and catch up with friends from years gone by. It’s also been a wonderful fundraiser for the School.

On a more positive note, we are very pleased to have awarded scholarships in 2018 to two students, Ruby Lowe (Grade 11) and Henry Swan (Grade 12).

Both students have strong family connections to the School and we wish them well in their final years at Launceston Grammar.

Old Launcestonians is a committee of Old Boy and Old Girls and we meet at least once per term. All Launceston Grammar alumni, and staff with ten years service with the School, are automatically members of the OLA. This past year we passed a motion to also automatically include Broadland House Old Girls as OLA members.

and other OLA events to maintain that link between current students and alumni. Our school years are formative and friendships made are unique. It is that wonderful beauty when you walk into the room at an OLA event, see a childhood friend and note that despite the years passing, conversations can so very easily be re-started.

Finally, the OLA would like to pass on our sincere gratitude and respect to former Headmaster Stephen Norris – a dear friend to alumni of the School. We also welcome new Headmaster Richard Ford to the fold.

The OLA looks forward to working with Richard for the betterment of the School and past Old Boy and Old Girls.

Simon Wood, OLA President

OLA is a great conduit for past students to remain in touch with the School and former classmates. We encourage everyone to stay engaged through reunions

“I tell students to believe in tomorrow today.”

“We empower students to become job-makers not job-takers.”

Top tip for starting a business?

"Know the problem you are solving and who needs that problem solved.

Then talk to someone you trust for guidance and support."

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SAVE THE DATE

IN MEMORIAM

BHOGA Annual Gathering

Saturday, 19 June 2018

OLA Cocktail Party and AGM

Saturday, 28 July 2018

Student Name

Remembrance Day Service

Friday, 9 November 2018

Margaret McGladery

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Melbourne Alumni Reunion

Friday, 16 November 2018

Audrey Leigh

1938

Frank Court

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Broadland House Old Girls Association Communion Service and Luncheon

Thursday, 6 December 2018

Cecil Mattingley

1940

Class of 2013 – 5 Year Reunion

Date to be advised

Mae Randall

1940

Class of 2008 – 10 Year Reunion

Date to be advised

Valerie Miller

1940

Coralie Coulston

1941

Lois Trethewie

1941

Alexander Purves

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The Community Engagement team is always pleased to hear more about the lives, work and activities of our past students and broader Launceston Grammar community.

We encourage you to share your story, and the stories of others around you, so that we may celebrate your successes beyond the School.

Desmond Wyett

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Donald Von Bibra

1947

Lorraine Headlam

1948

We now not only share our stories through News From Grammar each year, but also through our eNewsletter and across our social media platforms. There has never been a better time to stay connected. Please email us at community@lcgs.tas.edu.au

David Bird

1950

Barry Hawksley

1951

Brian Watson

1952

Sally Tresise

1952

Janice Standaloft

1953

John Grove

1953

Ailsa Thomas

1954

Geraldine Ridley

1954

Ronald Atkins

1954

Jennifer Ong

1958

John Davis

1961

John Lewys-Davies

1961

Merrilyn Ross

1963

Judith Roxburgh

1964

Andrew McGrath-Kerr

1967

David Scott

1976

Simon Cubit

1976

Anthony Diprose

1987

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