Blue & White December 2018

D E C E M B E R

2 0 1 8

I S S U E

0 9

THE ST ANDREW'S COLLEGE MAGAZINE

BLUE & WHITE

Introducing Our 2019 House Committee On Monday 9 October, the Students’ Club Annual

Where previously individuals were elected for

Elections were held to determine the 2019 House

specific positions, individuals are now voted onto the

Committee. This is the 121st year in which the College

Committee and then placed into roles in consultation

has hosted a Student Committee election, however,

with their fellow House Committee members.

in light of the changes proposed in the Broderick Review, the selection process has now changed.

This system was a success and the St Andrew's community was pleased to welcome a group of fine

In 2018, the nomination process changed to ensure a

young women and men in equal numbers to

40/40/20 split in elections. This split was to represent

leadership positions within the College for 2019. St

40% women/40% men/20% of either gender in these

Andrew's will continue to implement the system in the

important leadership roles.

election process moving forward.

Senior Student – Jack Mackenzie-Wood, Honorary Secretary – Neive Honorary Treasurer – Cameron McMillan, HAT – Lachlan Barrett, Female Intercol Representative – Millie Ryan, Male Intercol Representative – Sam Vail, Rosebowl Representative – Emma Bills, Rawson Representative – Harry Todd, Social Representative – Declan Drake, Cultural Representative – Violet Williams, Alumni Liaison – Francesca Spry St Andrew’s College congratulates the following:

Roebuck,

On B ard with the Rev Rev Dr Gareth Clayton OAM, Chaplain

As Moses led the children of Israel to the Promised Land, he was given a PILLAR of CLOUD by DAY and a PILLAR of FIRE by NIGHT to guide him (Numbers 14:14).

And so to Andrew's although in several ways GENEROSITY and COMMITMENT have become the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. And as we think of our visions and dreams it

What now of our vision?

is perhaps worth remembering that old saying,

The BEST way to make your dreams (and vision) come true is TO BE AWAKE!

BLUE & WHITE

CONTENTS

Contents 17

05

05

Thyne Reid Link Development Launch Details and timelines for the TRL project construction

09

Cultural Change & Leadership The Vice Principal gives an update on the Broderick Review process

17

20

03 05 09 10 11 14 15 19 21 23 26

From the Chair & Bird Thyne Reid Link Development Launch Cultural Change & Leadership Professional Development Program Taylor Scholars 2018 LGBTQI+ Community College Community From the Archives Nation Builders - Community Profiles Alumni Community Events Honours & Obituaries

College Community

Blue & White is published twice a year by the

Drews claims the Rawson, Rosebowl

St Andrew's Community.

College Advancement and Marketing Teams for the

and University Cups.

The College would like to thank all of our student

20

photographers for their contribution to Blue & White.

John Bradfield

Editorial Team

Photographers

The Andrewsman who oversaw the

Hannah Atwell

Arabella Jones

design of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Monique George

Juliet Lochrin

Eden Puriri

Lily Harper Tom Sanderson

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 3

From the Chair The Students’ Club has shown strong leadership in reviewing its activities, to ensure that they both encourage inclusion and participation as well as being safe, meaningful and enjoyable for all. They have also reviewed their approach to alcohol consumption, by implementing more alcohol-free events.

While continuing to improve our culture and facilities, another change that we will pursue in the coming months is to modernise our governance and I am very excited about the students we are

adopting the Corporations Act. Most institutions

attracting to St Andrew’s. They have continued to

were set up under Special Acts of Parliament

surpass all expectations in what they are contributing

(including St Andrew’s) and have now transitioned to

and achieving, while at the same time taking on the

the latter in order to have a more stable, modern

challenge of modernising our college and building a

and accountable form of governance. The Act will

community of which we can all be proud.

require us to adopt more rigorous and transparent financial accountability; Councillors would become

Our students continue to surpass expectations across

Directors, and be subject to Directors’

their academic, community and other pursuits. We

responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001

celebrated at the Universities and Schools Dinner

(Cth). St Andrew’s College would continue to nurture

where 155 students received a distinction average or

its relationship with the University thus maintaining

above; the average mark for St Andrew’s College

the standards required for affiliation. We would also

now stands at 72 – significantly higher than previous

be regulated by the ASIC, removing the ambiguity

years. We continue to excel in cultural and sporting

around the role of State Parliament. There will be no

pursuits with many outstanding team performances.

changes to the election of Councillors or other

We also saw the College continue its support of the

aspects of governance which are working well. This

Sony Foundation Children’s Camp for disabled

contemporary governance structure is an

children, now in its sixth year.

opportunity for St Andrew’s to embrace transparency while demonstrating our rich heritage,

Whilst continuing to strive to be their best, our

our financial viability and our operational strength to

students have taken up the challenges in the

the market.

upgrading and modernising of our College to provide access to more students. This includes the

We encourage those in our community to ask

commencement of the new Thyne Reid Link

questions and engage with us in conversations.

Development and Kitchen construction projects,

There are numerous ways to be involved in this

marking the first phase of the Harper Master Plan.

vibrant place - whether as alumni or parent. Thankyou to everyone for the support over the past year,

The implementation of the Broderick Review

and wishing you all the best for the break and next

recommendations must also be noted along with the

year.

new electronic voting system for the Students’ Club elections.

Charlie Taylor (Fr 1982) Senior Student 1985

Chair of Council

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 4

From the Bird The House Committee, led by Senior Student Susannah Cooke, and assisted by a dedicated team of student Pastoral Leaders, have accepted the challenge of finding practical solutions to the change principles articulated by each of Broderick’s recommendations, and have achieved every milestone. Conversations have already begun with the 2019 leadership team to continue this momentum through the summer planning period to address the remaining elements of the action plan.

A warm welcome to the summer edition of this year’s Blue & White. As our residents depart for the long break we focus our attention on their remarkable achievements during 2018, and also on the thrilling excitement of new growth.

St Andrew’s Day – 30 November – heralds the commencement of new growth. The Thyne-Reid Link building development begins with the soil being turned on a project which will deliver rooms for 85 new residents in a combination of studio and shared apartment living. The building also contains common

This edition reports on outstanding academic results, with the College averaging 72 across the entire cohort, with almost 50% achieving Distinction average or higher. Victory in Rosebowl, Rawson and University Cups, a close second place in the Palladian Cup and a continuing richness in our music and other performing and creative arts programs has again highlighted our great success, and deep engagement, in the extra-curricular domains.

rooms, state-of-the-art gymnasium and studio spaces, and rooms for tutorials and music rehearsal.

The new building represents the largest single increase in accommodation capacity in the College’s history, and is the next stage of our strategic commitment, in enabling access to Andrew’s. The Campaign for Andrew’s also begins with the turning of the soil, and presents an opportunity for the wider College community to join us in support as we bring together a combination of

We have made great progress in implementing the recommendations arising from Elizabeth Broderick’s cultural review during this first year of our two-year action plan. In a wonderful re-statement of the

carefully managed financial assets, sensibly structured debt funding, and your generous philanthropic contributions to deliver this first stage of the Harper Master Plan.

power of the St Andrew’s collaborative model, Council, staff and students have worked tirelessly throughout the year to choose and cherish all that is good about College culture, and challenge and change all that is not. The students have, frankly, been magnificent in this regard, challenging assumptions around the necessity for change, and in so doing, re-discovering and embracing the original purpose of many of the elements of the cultural

This ambitious development, at a cost of $25million, is a bold statement of our confidence in the strength of the St Andrew’s collegiate model; a confidence in the value proposition which we bring to the student accommodation market, knowing that what we have to offer is so much more than a bed on campus.

You’ll hear much more about our value proposition during 2019.

landscape in College. A detailed analysis of the implementation progress after year one is available

Wayne Erickson

on the College website.

Principal

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 5

Thyne Reid Link Development Launch This November, construction has finally commenced

as a semi-private studio space that can be used for

on the largest single expansion in the College’s

stretching, yoga or dance rehearsals. Additional

history since its inception in 1867.

laundry facilities will also be included in the new wing to accommodate the residents’ needs.

The Thyne Reid Link (TRL) Development will add over 85 new single and ensuite bedrooms and additional

Outside the Link, The Glen – the space between

spaces to cater to a variety of our students’ needs.

Thyne and Reid Buildings – will be landscaped with

To retain senior undergraduates at College in their

gardens and seating to create an inviting outdoor

fourth and fifth years, there will also be 4 and 5

area to be used for formal and social activities. The

bedroom apartments within the Link which will allow

College is also required by Council to commission a

more independent living at College. The $25M first

Public Artwork for our campus as part of this project

stage of this development will also include college

and is working closely with an experienced art

life facilities including much-needed tutorial rooms,

consultant to develop this artwork with St Andrew’s

music rehearsal rooms, a gym, and common areas

history, culture and residential community in mind.

for social activities.

The new bedrooms will be included in the Students’ Club’s room draw, and students will get to choose

There will be a large student hub on the ground floor

these new rooms in 2020. As the newest rooms in

with multiple breakout spaces for students to study

College, they will most likely go to senior

and collaborate in. Three new tutorial spaces will be

undergraduates. This means Freshers will still remain

added to allow students to focus on their university

in Main Building, and we will work with students and

studies in the comfort of their homes, at any hour of

an interior designer to develop plans for a

the day. Four music rehearsal rooms will allow our

refurbishment of these rooms, for a program of

students to experience the College’s renowned

upgrades over the coming years.

music program and give them the opportunity to practice and collaborate at home in their own

The following pages provide further images as well

community. The gym will be equipped with a

as a timeline and overview of the development’s

separate weights area and a cardio area, as well

journey for the next 18 months.

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 6

Artist's Interpretation of The Glen outside the Thyne Reid Link

Artist's Interpretation of the Gym

Artist's Interpretation of Music/Tutorial Rooms

Artist's Interpretation of the Common Room

Artist's Interpretation of the Apartment Kitchen Facilities

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 7

Thyne Reid Link Launch Early Works

Timeline

Preparation of the

The TRL project is scheduled to commence in October 2018

building site commenced mid October 2018.

and conclude on 3 March 2020 (18-month program). Our Builder, Buildcorp will commence an Early Works Package on

Demolition

17 October 2018 which includes constructing a road on the oval, site establishment works and tree removal. Once

Demolition began on

26th

November in the Glen and the Ground Breaking Ceremony was on

30th November.

semester ends on 24 November 2018, the Major Works Package begins with demolition, piling and excavation.

Thyne and Reid will be unoccupied during this time and for the rest of the summer break.

Construction Construction will begin

mid-December 2018 and continue to February 2019.

Disruption Throughout 2019, 4 bedrooms per floor in Reid (4 x 3 floors) and 4 bedrooms per floor in Thyne (4 x 4 floors) will be unoccupied reducing the size of College by 28. Buildcorp’s site sheds will be installed in the Glen area adjacent to the oval. This area will be unavailable from Oct 2018 – Feb 2020 and includes use of the Oval’s Change Rooms. A vehicle

Kitchen Refurbishment The Kitchen Refurbishment will be completed over the

Summer 2018/19 break and be completed by

April 2019.

access road will be constructed around the Carillon Ave end of the oval from Western Ave entry gate through to the Glen.

Safety To provide students with safe passage into Reid, a scaffold overpass will be constructed over the road to gain entry into the Reid entry door. Emergency egress at the opposite

Reid Refurbishment

staircase will be maintained during occupancy periods. A safety fence will be erected around the oval perimeter to

The remainder of Reid will be refurbished with new beds, wardrobes,

separate students on the oval from the road. An access gate will allow retrieval of lost balls.

carpet and desks in the

Summer break of 2019/20.

Worker Separation Materials will be safely stored within the fenced off site area

Artwork A public artwork will be installed on the St Andrew’s Campus prior to the completion of the new building.

between Thyne and Reid. Workers will only enter and exit through the Fellows Gate pedestrian entry via Cadigal Lane.

All Building work will occur between 7:30am – 5pm Monday Saturday. No trucks will be able to enter Western Ave gate outside of these times without prior permission. Site sheds have been erected in a single location in the Glen to minimise impact and provide necessary facilities. Workers

Completion The Thyne Reid Link Building will be open

March of Semester 1 2020.

will not be permitted to enter any other buildings and a smoking area will be established within the site shed compound in the Glen to control and monitor impact on residents.

for students in

For fortnightly construction updates and further information, please visit our website: www.standrewscollege.edu.au

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 8

Thyne Reid Link: Enabling Access to Andrew's On St Andrew’s Day, Friday 30th November, over 100

In addition, building a strong scholarships program will

members of our community came together for the

allow us to welcome the most talented students, and

official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new TRL

further investment in needs-based scholarships will allow

Development.

us to attract and retain an academically competitive and diverse student body. Having built upon the philanthropic

This milestone marks an exciting point in the College’s

foundations laid by the generous benefactors who

Harper Master Plan, which, in consultation with our

created St Andrew’s in the 1860s to reach this point, we

community, has seen the College Council identify two

are once again seeking philanthropic support from our

priorities that will allow us to further develop a world-

community to build world-class accommodation and to

class experience for more students: Increasing

provide scholarship funds to support students at St

Scholarships and the Thyne Reid Development.

Andrew’s. Together we can enable access to the unique experience that St Andrew’s provides, irrespective of

As Principal Wayne Erickson puts it, “It’s a simple and

where students come from or their financial

compelling message… Enabling access by providing

circumstances.

more rooms and more scholarships to students of merit.”

There are a number of different opportunities by which to support the Thyne Reid Link Building Project and/ or our

We receive over 600 applications each year for

Scholarships and Bursaries Program.

approximately 100 places, meaning we turn away many talented young people who cannot access the

If you would like more information, please contact

St Andrew's College experience or, in some cases, the

Hannah Atwell, Director of Advancement via

University of Sydney. The new TRL Development aims

E: advancement@standrewscollege.edu.au

to alleviate some of this demand by providing more

T: +61 2 9565 7303 M: +61 434 728 720

bedrooms.

Senior Student, Susannah Cooke & Chair of Council, Charlie Taylor turn the sod in The Glen at the Ground Breaking Ceremony

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 9

Cultural Change & Leadership Each year our students complete training in order to

camaraderie, in which I feel so comfortable to be

become eligible to apply for an appointed or

myself.’ (Ragavi Jeyakumar, Female, Aged 18)

elected leadership position. In 2018, a diverse range of options were offered as part of this training; an

Academic support was also seen to be an important

LGBTQI+ forum, ‘fortnightly forts’, senior student

part of what College offered. This year our semester

forum, cultural leader forum, annual lecture and a

one academic results achieved an average mark of

face-to-face session where the current 2018

72%. This is a wonderful testament to the work of our

leadership group discussed their roles. Additionally,

tutors and AATs, as well as the hard work students

students completed an online confidential survey

themselves put into achieving their academic aims.

where they were asked to give their views on College life.

The St Andrew’s community has enthusiastically engaged with the Broderick Review

Of the 163 students who undertook the survey, the

recommendations. Our students are leading its

sense of community, support and friendship were

implementation to ensure that St Andrew’s is a safe

seen to be the most important:

and connected place for all our members, including gender equality. ‘…. I think the College has had real

‘….From the day I arrived at College during O-Week,

success in adjusting itself to meet the requirements

what struck me most about St Andrew's is the open

of the Broderick Review whilst still holding on to the

and inclusive social environment. In the weeks

life, spirit and traditions that the older students loved

leading up to starting at College, reading the news

about the past years.’ (Max Neville, Male, Aged 19) .

articles about purported hazing practices at Drews, and the exclusive, elitist social environment they

The calibre of our students is a strength that College

described, had made me doubt how much, if at all, I

continues to support and nurture. It is our strength

would enjoy my College experience. However, the

and our future.

atmosphere I have experienced has been nothing but positive, and I am so grateful to be able to live in a place with such a strong sense of community and

Dr Hester Wilson Vice Principal & Director of College Life

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 10

Professional Development Program The Professional Development Program is the newest

Digital millennials and Generation Z students display

addition to the College Life Program and is the result of

different and new behaviours around cognitive

investigative research by the College Life Officers into

processing, values and ethics and their use of

the requirements of our emerging adults as they

technology, which have the potential to add to their

transition into their chosen careers. The Program, to

career and life successes. To address this, a number

start in 2019, will build considerably on the existing

of mentoring styles will be implemented for students

Careers Week Evenings, with the aim to develop the

taking part in the program; traditional mentoring,

student’s professionalism through an iterative process

peer mentoring and reverse mentoring.

over the course of their time at College. The Program has been co-developed with input from current

The final stream, digital impact, is based on new

students.

PhD research focusing on problems resulting from the digital age, and will employ self-mentoring

Following College run focus groups and a survey,

within an organic management style of instruction.

student requirements were classified into three streams;

This stream is directly targeted at the current cohort

skills, mentoring and the digital impact. The skills stream

who require assistance in developing consistency of

of the Program will provide workshops, panels and

values and motivation as they repeatedly transition

events that assist students with basic employment skills

from the ‘digital’ to ‘real-world’ environment.

like CV writing and interview techniques. The Program will also help students with obtaining appropriate work

The implementation of the comprehensive new

experience. For those pursuing an academic career,

program will, therefore, be incremental, with a

assistance will be given with supervisor selection,

student selected pilot program commencing in 2019

employment expectations and applying for scholarships.

that will allow the team to regularly evaluate and adjust the offering to optimise outcomes.

Further academic research into the mentoring stream has provided some interesting insights with regard to

Dr Diane Spencer-Scarr

our current cohort of students who have grown up

College Life Officer

entirely in the digital age.

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 11

Taylor Scholars Established in 2015 by the St Andrew’s College Chair of Council, Charlie Taylor (Fr 1982), the Taylor Scholars program supports and encourages senior students of College in continuing to engage significantly and meaningfully with College life.

Taylor Scholars develop and implement a special interest project that will benefit the College community. The project can be related to any aspect of College life and should aim to increase the diversity or depth of the College experience.

In 2018, there were ten Taylor Scholars working on a variety of projects. In Blue & White's June issue we featured five Scholars. In this issue, we feature the remaining five Scholars and their projects.

Jayson Gilchrist (Fr 2015) Jayson is a 4th year student at USYD, studying a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry).

My Taylor Scholarship project envisages to increase St Andrew’s residents' environmental awareness through a range of initiatives over the year. These initiatives include a Bottle Return Program, a social event to promote waste reduction, the creation of personal recycling processes, and a general increase in sustainable awareness via the existing student environmental society, Drewts and Shoots.

During my time at St Andrew’s, I witnessed a real absence of environmentally conscious behaviour. A particular reason for this stemmed from a lack of education and a subsequent lack of accessibility for such programs. I am confident that I can instill a lasting philosophy of environmental responsibility and awareness, and assist in shaping the College’s attitude towards being environmentally friendly.

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 12

Kieran Bonin (Fr 2015) Kieran is a 4th year student at USYD, studying a double degree in Secondary Education and Arts (History and Geography).

My Taylor Scholarship project is inspired by my time at the Reach Foundation, an organisation which aims to inspire young people to reach their full potential. My project is to create a new leadership training option for students that wish to become leaders in 2019.

Each fortnight, a heterogeneous group of students join together for the ‘Fortnightly Fort-night’ to build a fort. Students will learn new leadership techniques by reflecting on their personal identities, with the idea that everyone has a talent or has a way to express themselves. My project means that I can contribute my passion for engaging young adults back into the College, whilst still being a part of the enriching St Andrew's community.

Minami Takahashi (Fr 2014) Minami is a post-graduate student at USYD completing a Juris Doctor.

My Taylor Scholarship project is a St Andrew’s College Yearbook: The Androvian. The inspiration for the project came from conversations with my fellow fReshers; we agreed that although perusing Facebook is a good way of reliving old College memories, it would be nice to have a ‘go-to book’ instead. College is a place that enables people to build incredible relationships, discover what they want to do with their lives, learn and have fun. If there is a period of life worth documenting, it is these ‘golden years’. Given what a profound impact St Andrew’s College has had on my life, I will certainly keep a copy of the Yearbook nearby for the rest of my life.

The Yearbook is currently being collated for publishing and printing, and will be available for pick up just before Christmas.

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 13

Robbie Hayward (Fr 2015) Robbie is a 4th year student at USYD, studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine My Taylor Scholarship project has been focused around the creation of the Pipes and Drums of St Andrew's College, which consists of students and alumni bag-pipers and drummers. The aim of the project is to enhance the College's Scottish and Presbyterian culture.

The formation of a Pipe and Drums band will expand the College’s community and university engagement as well as strengthen our identity and pride. The band practices weekly and has already played at many College functions. I am grateful for the opportunity to start the Pipes and Drums band and proud to implement a project in our home. It has been a humbling experience and encouraging to ensure the project grows.

Illie Hewitt (Fr 2015) Illie is a postgraduate at USYD studying a Doctorate of Medicine.

I grew up in Central NSW and was fortunate to attend an expo in my final year of school that hosted a stand for St Andrews College. It was a place I’d never heard of before but am extremely thankful I had because I was able to call St Andrew's home for the past three years. Not only did living at College provide me with the opportunity to become involved in social, sporting and academic endeavours, it also provided me with the foundations I needed to move from Central NSW to the very intimidating city in pursuit of an academic career.

My Taylor Scholarship project aims to increase recruitment of regional students through the return of St Andrew's students from regional backgrounds to their schools. Through this, high school graduates are provided with a friendly peer to ask questions and hear about their experiences at College.

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 14

Main Building, St Andrew's College

LGBTQI+ Community St Andrew’s College has a long history of liberal

We’re especially proud that the Intercollege LGBTQI+

engagement, born from the Scottish Enlightenment.

Support Network was reactivated by two St Andrew’s

This has stood us in good stead to acknowledge and

College students last year, one of whom continues to

engage with the needs of those of our residents who

run the group, and to speak at O-Week events across

identify as diverse in sexuality or gender. We are

the community. The Support Network has run

acutely aware of the issues that young people from

fundraising events and maintains a strong relationship

the LGBTQI+ community face in the current day. 11%

with the University of Sydney Ally Network. Thanks to

of Australians identify as LGBTQI+; many still

the initiatives of our students, St Andrew’s has become

experience violence and discrimination, and

a leader in raising awareness of LGBTQI+ issues within

therefore hide their sexual orientation or gender

the Intercollegiate community.

identity. The effects of this on the wellbeing, mental health and educational outcomes of young people,

At an administrative level, St Andrew’s College has

in particular, is profound.

implemented policies on diversity, respectful relationships, discrimination and stigma, and has

We know, from the Broderick review and a recent

procedures to support the safety of all college

anonymous survey within the college, that 7% of our

members. We are developing a relationship with the

community identify as sexually diverse and 0.96%

‘Out for Australia’ mentoring program, and invite our

identify as gender diverse. We also know that there

LGBTQI+ alumni to participate.

have been incidents of homophobia and transphobia in our community. College residents

We are proud to fly the rainbow flag, take part in

who have experienced discrimination generally feel

Mardi Gras, and host LGBTQI+ events. We are proud of

that it comes from a lack of awareness rather than

our LGBTQI+ staff, students and alumni and will

an intention to harm. To tackle this, all 80 of our

continue to embrace diversity in all its forms, to make

student leaders and staff have undertaken Ally

our community a safe place for everyone.

training in 2018, run by Pride in Diversity. Ally training educates communities on the lived experience of

Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith

Thomas Hicks (Fr 2016)

LGBTQI+ people, demonstrates the effects

Director of Music

Pastoral Leader

of discrimination, and teaches us how to respond.

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 15

The Dining Hall, St Andrew's College

University & Schools Dinner At the 2018 Universities and Schools Dinner, St

St Andrew’s was honoured to welcome the Race

Andrew’s College celebrated a year in which our

Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim

students contributed greatly to the academic life of

Soutphommasane, as our guest speaker. Dr

Sydney’s leading universities.

Soutphommasane reflected fondly on his own time at Balliol College at Oxford University. He encouraged

Twelve Androvians graduated with Honours in 2017,

our students to be curious about the world and that

including eight First Class Honours and one

we should pursue a diversity of thought – an antidote

University Medal. A further thirty-two students were

to ‘groupthink’. Dr Soutphommasane maintained that

recognised by University awards and prizes.

education should have a broader, civic purpose, with

Eighteen of our students maintained High Distinction

thoughtful individuals who could understand the

averages and 102 maintained Distinction averages.

importance of the diverse world in which we live.

This record of excellence puts our students at the very forefront of the University body.

Dr Soutphommasane also urged our students to be prepared to ‘look at ourselves in the mirror’ and

At the Dinner the College also awarded the St

challenge what we see, noting in conclusion:

Andrew’s College Medal, the highest academic honour for a student who completes 144 credit

"Our society requires not merely intelligent

points with the highest average. In 2018, the St

individuals, but also wise and humane citizens. We

Andrew’s College Medal was awarded to Jack Liell-

must be prepared to have strong convictions, but be

Cock, a fourth year student in the combined

unafraid to have them tested. We must be able to

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of

disagree with others, but be willing to respect

Science (Advanced). Jack is a graduate of Northern

differences. And we must be imaginative enough to

Beaches Secondary College in Sydney and has a

have empathy and sympathy for others, even those

particular interest in space exploration, artificial

who appear different."

intelligence, and fractal geometry.

Elly Howse Senior Tutor

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 16

Careers Month During the month of August, St Andrew's saw 45

Tuesday night saw representatives from Government,

parents, alumni and friends come to the College

Political, International Relations, Health, Veterinary

over a number of evenings for the annual 'Careers

and Law industries. The nights concluded with

Week'. Based on the changing needs of the College

informal networking drinks in the Junior Common

and students, this year we extended the previous

Room. There have been multiple separate sessions

‘Careers Week’ to ‘Careers Month’, in order to

following these industry nights in which guests have

incorporate career-related workshops in addition to

come to College to speak to a smaller and

the two existing industry-specific nights. The aim of

more discipline-specific group of students.

the month is to inspire current St Andrew’s students and broaden their professional connections and

It was great to hear stories in the following weeks of

knowledge. A personal highlight of the month

students leveraging the incredible networks they had

was attending the Personal Branding and Interview

formed: ranging from coffee arrangements to job

Techniques Workshop presented by Fiona McLean,

opportunities. The month also gave younger students

CEO of The Social Index. She gave an informative

the opportunity to broaden their outlook in their

insight on leveraging your online and social media

career opportunities past their own degrees.

profiles for success in the recruiting process.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all who The main events of the month were the industry

participated in Careers Month. The Students' Club is

nights on the 13th and 14th August. Following Formal

immensely appreciative of your time and efforts in

Dinner on both nights students were given the

attending. I must also give extended thanks to those

invaluable opportunity to have Q&A sessions with

who travelled for the event. The Advancement Team

our guests in particular industry sectors. 2018 saw an

have been instrumental in organising the month and

exceptional amount of industries represented with

must be recognised and thanked for their hard work

students having the opportunity to speak to

also.

professionals from Agriculture, Environment, Architecture, Property, Business & Management,

Alex Finlay-Jones (Fr 2016)

Engineering, the Navy, Finance, Accounting, and

House Committee, Alumni Secretary

Marketing & Communications on Monday night.

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 17

Semester 2 Gala Concert Every year St Andrew's hosts two Gala Concerts in the Chapel to showcase some of the most talented, musically-inclined residents of College. In Semester 2, a dozen St Andrew's residents put on a spectacular show for their peers and the larger Andrew's community. The audience was wooed with soloist and ensemble pieces with the repertoire of the performers consisting of a mix of classical and modern classical pieces.

Drama Society In October 2018, the St Andrew's Drama Society (DRAMSOC) put together their production of Michael Frayn's "Noises Off". St Andrew's residents came together to create a two-storey set, erected in the Dining Hall. The production was a huge success, with the 4 sessions of the performance drawing in many from the Drews community. The Director, Violet Williams (Fr 2017) brought a fresh and satirical revision to the 2018 DRAMSOC production.

Annual Lecture In 2018, the College celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Annual Lecture and invited Investigative Journalist and five-time Walkley winner, Kate McClymont, to St Andrew's as the guest speaker.

With 50 Drews alumni, residents and staff in the audience, Kate spoke on the topic of "Fraudsters, Fakes and the Role of Investigative Journalism."

Speaking about "fake news", the current climate of Australian media and the discourse surrounding journalism in the age of online media, McClymont educated the crowd on how to navigate the media.

BLUE & WHITE

Palladian The cohort of talented St Andrew's residents went into the 2018 competition with high hopes for success in their performances. The Palladian Cup competition for performance and creative arts concluded with ensemble drama in October, when despite Wesley College’s well-deserved victory on the night, The Women’s College’s second and third placings were enough to secure the Palladian Cup by a whisker from St Andrew’s.

Rawson St Andrew’s secured an impressive win in the Rawson Cup for the eighth time in nine years in 2018. The Rawson Cup returns home after a year in the hands of St Paul’s, who finished second overall. Andrew’s won four of the eight sports during 2018, with St Paul’s winning two and Wesley and St John’s winning one each. The team was in high spirits for their 2018 campaign, with the friendship developed in the team, it was clear that camaraderie was another prize Drews team won along with the Rawson Cup.

Rosebowl 2018 marks the 10th consecutive year that the St Andrew's women have secured the Rosebowl win.

Winning 6 out of the 8 Rosebowl competitions, Drews sportswomen showcased remarkable feats of physical and mental endurance. Even more encouraging than the Rosebowl victory was the unmistakable kinship formed between the competitors of the 2018 Rosebowl campaign.

PAGE 18

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 19

Reid Building, St Andrew's College (circa 1950)

From the Archives (Reid Building) As early as June of 1944 the College Council was already

His particular concern was about how noise in a building

looking towards a ‘post-war extension of the College’.

with concrete floors could be reduced. A disgruntled

This project was, however, not reactionary but visionary:

Sodersten replied testily that he had built some of

the Council made available 100 guineas for the services

Sydney’s largest residential buildings and ‘so far, I have

of the distinguished architect, Philip Hudson, to prepare

had no adverse criticism’.

a College Master Plan which envisaged a community of 400 members. While Europe was still stricken by war, our

In the interests of visual harmony, Sodersten suggested

little antipodean College was planning for the future.

that the bricks be chosen to match the pale colour of the Gloucester House which stands opposite Reid on the

In April 1947, after the Master Plan had been prepared by

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital boundary. However, such

Hudson, Emil Sodersten (who had designed the

attention to detail was a challenge for the builder, W.G.

Australian War Memorial in Canberra twenty years

Mason.

earlier) was appointed as architect for the first accommodation block. It was to house fifty-five students

Even without Sodersten’s exacting standards, this was a

and four fellows. What resulted is our uniquely serrated

project beset by delays and setbacks. The College was

Reid Building.

obliged to wait a year for planning permission from the State Government, College Council decided to

The building of this new accommodation block was

terminate the builder’s contract after six months, the

substantially funded by philanthropy. Indeed, Andrew

much-debated bricks arrived almost three months late,

Thyne Reid offered to contribute

£35,000 of the £71,491

build cost but insisted that his donation should be

and the concrete staircase to the first floor collapsed in September 1951.

anonymous. The building also benefited by the minute supervision of College Councillors Gregory Blaxland and

After six years of planning and construction, the College

Thyne Reid himself.

took possession on 23 December 1952. Indeed, Council was so protective of the new building that they

Despite the Council’s prescience, the future Reid Building

instructed the groundsman, Mr Cook, to inspect it daily

got off to a difficult start. In 1949, architecture student

during the Summer Vacation.

Peter Hamilton (Fr 1946) wrote to the Council and to Sodersten with suggestions for how the design might be

Alex Wright (Fr 2014)

improved.

Dean of Studies

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 20

Thyne Building, St Andrew's College (circa 1950)

From the Archives (Thyne Building) By the late 1950s College could no longer meet

It was hoped, however, that the continuing Educational

student demand. Some of the 150 students were

Trust established by Thyne Reid, might assist.

sharing rooms and two sittings were needed for dinner in what is now the Chapel. In the aftermath of

Work went ahead on the new building. The tender from

the Menzies government’s adoption of the Murray

Costain (Australia) Pty Ltd, who were already building

Report, the Australian Universities Commission had

the oval, was accepted in June 1965, with a finishing

been formed and substantial money for tertiary

date of 25 February 1966. Within three weeks after

education was at last available from the federal

signing the contract, College Council, on 28 June 1966,

government. College Council immediately planned an

named the two new buildings Reid and Thyne, Reid ‘to

extensive building program. As well as a new Dining

commemorate the association of members of the Reid

Hall, an equally spacious new Junior Common Room, a

family with the College’, Thyne ‘to commemorate the

new Principal’s Lodge and a proper Oval with a

close personal association of the late Mr Thyne Reid with

carpark below, Council proposed a new residential

the College, “Thyne” being his mother’s maiden name’.

Thyne Building, St Andrew's College (circa 1950)

block.

A month later the walls of Thyne began to rise, despite In April 1964 sketch plans and drawings were

exceptionally wet weather and the collapse of the main

submitted by the architects, McConnel, Smith and

College sewer which ran under the site. Some rooms

Johnson. Funding would come 50% from the federal

were, deliberately, larger, and therefore more expensive,

government, 25% from the state government and the

than the size approved by the Australian Universities

remainder from College. The new building was

Commission, while general building rates had risen, so

planned to house 59 students, as well as a northern

the cost blew out by 30%. Construction fell behind

wing with a flat for a married tutor and four tutorial

schedule, but, thanks to a desperate resort to overtime,

rooms (though the use of the northern wing was later

the building was completed only seven days late, in the

changed to be entirely residential). The total cost was

nick of time to receive the 1966 student intake. Carpeted

£120,000. Thyne Reid had died in

throughout with Axminster, unlike Reid, Thyne was initially

estimated in 1965 as

December 1964, after contributing substantially to the

held in an esteem that students forty years later would

cost of the newly completed Lodge. He had, however,

have found surprising.

made no such commitment to underwrite the College’s outlay on the new accommodation

Professor Ian Jack

building.

Senior Fellow & Archivist

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 21

Rosalind Croucher (Former Councillor) Rosalind Croucher (nee McGrath) is an academic whose proclivity for personal and professional development has never known bounds. Rosalind was Dux at SCEGGS and graduated with HSC results that gave her a depthless range in choosing a career path. She decided to follow in the footsteps of her father, Judge Frank McGrath, and study law with the full scholarship she received from the Australian National University. Rosalind went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Bachelor of Laws from USYD and a Doctor of Philosophy in legal history at UNSW. Following this, she became the Acting Dean of Sydney Law School, the Deputy Chair of the USYD Academic Board, the Dean of Macquarie Law School and the Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans in succession.

And most fortunately for the St Andrew’s community, she became one of the first female College Council Members alongside Rev. Theodora Hobbs, in 1999. The two women had an instrumental impact on the St Andrew's community as they were part of a council who implemented a co-residential college in 2001.

In 2018, Rosalind is Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, succeeding Gillian Triggs. Rosalind's extreme list of accomplishments is full of Honours, awards, fellowships, scholarships and 9 published books. However, when pressed on the secret to the sauce of life she merely imparts the wisdom that one should absolutely not eat gluten and to focus on what makes you happy. She believes her greatest accomplishment has and always will be in raising her children. Her advice to current St Andrew’s residents is once again to never eat wheat and to always value the importance of reading.

The discourse of cultural renewal surrounding the University of Sydney’s residential colleges is, as Rosalind says, merely “moving into modernity.” Wherein the scope of culture has drastically changed and will continue to do so for the benefit of equality in the College.

There is no doubt that Rosalind Croucher has had a profound and long-lasting effect on Australian Law, and through her contributions to the St Andrew's Council, she has become a historic and extraordinary figure by which her long-lasting dedication to cultural changes has set precedent in college and beyond.

Eden Puriri Marketing and Communications Officer

BLUE & WHITE

John Bradfield (Fr 1886) In 1931, the students of St Andrew’s College knew Sydney was being changed forever at the hands of one of their predecessors, Dr John J.C. Bradfield. They wrote in their Magazine that, ‘The Sydney Harbour Bridge is now included free in the “splendid panoramic view” from College windows (and even from the tower).’ Even if we have been deprived of a bridge view by intervening buildings, it serves us well to look back at Bradfield and ask how his time at St Andrew’s shaped his contribution to the nation.

John Bradfield entered College in 1886. He came from Ipswich Grammar School intending to study a Bachelor of Arts, but straight away switched to Engineering and graduated in 1889 with the University Medal. After leaving St Andrew’s, he worked and studied in Queensland, London and Sydney winning accolades in each of his endeavours. From 1912, Bradfield began to work on several designs for a Harbour Bridge and in 1913 was promoted to be Chief Engineer for Metropolitan Railway Construction.

However, it was another decade before the Act was passed and work began on the Bridge. By that time, Bradfield had been awarded his doctorate which Sir John Monash (one of his examiners) described as ‘undoubtedly of exceptional magnitude’.

In the introduction to his 1924 doctoral thesis which proposed a Sydney Harbour bridge, Bradfield said that ‘in attempting to solve the traffic problems of this great city, the arts and sciences, pure and applied must be available to their fullest extent.'

He went on, 'Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Mechanics, Architecture, Metallurgy, Electricity, Geodesy, Economics, the Proportions and Properties of Materials, the temperaments, characteristics and habits of the people, the political needs of the day, indeed nature in all her manifold aspects must be studied. The past history of the city must be known, present-day conditions understood and the future visualised with imagination, origination [sic], and sound practical judgement.'

Although Bradfield wrote his dissertation at a distance of some forty years from his days at St Andrew’s College it is hard to believe that Bradfield could have failed to be influenced by his peers who studied Arts, Dentistry, Medicine and Theology.

In what amounts to a benediction on the science of Engineering (but might equally be a description of the Androvian ideal), Bradfield wrote: by its natural magic — the art of applying the manifold seen and unseen phenomena in nature for the use and service by mankind — the science of engineering exercises the greatest of all influences on the wellbeing of any nation.

Alex Wright (Fr 2014)

Dean of Studies

PAGE 22

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 23

Rawson Rugby Finals At the end of May, the College hosted more than 200 alumni, parents and friends at the TAG Grandstand to support the Drews Rawson Ruby team in their Finals Campaign. The night saw a tenacious effort from our Andrew’s men, however, the outcome was a hardfought loss to St Paul's with the final score being 33-19.

In an Intercol first, the women’s Sevens match saw the talented Andrew’s team take the win 25-5 over the combined Sancta and Women’s team. Thanks is extended to the Alumni Society for their support of this great event again.

Young Alumni Drinks In July, the Alumni Society invited Freshers from 20002017 to the Young Alumni Drinks at Mr Tipply’s in Sydney’s CBD (the first in six years!). With almost 50 in attendance, the event was a great chance for alumni to catch up and hear from the Principal about the current progress of the College. The night was enjoyed by all and the Society plans on making the drinks an annual event. If you are a young alumni and would like to be involved in organising future Young Alumni events please get in touch with the College's Advancement Team: alumni@standrewscollege.edu.au

Regional Reunions In 2018, the College's regional reunions were held in Bathurst, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle and Canberra. The Principal, Wayne Erickson, Director of Advancement, Hannah Atwell and Dean of Admissions, Will Cesta, travelled to the various towns across NSW and ACT. A small reunion dinner was also held in Auckland, New Zealand and we look forward to holding more reunions, big or small, in more places next year. If you are interested in helping us host a reunion in your region, please get in contact with the Advancement team.

BLUE & WHITE

Founders & Benefactors In 2018, the College honoured Andrew Thyne Reid (Fr 1921), former Councillor and generous benefactor to the College, for the Annual Founders & Benefactors Chapel Service & Dinner. The Principal, Wayne Erickson, spoke at the Chapel Service in detail about Reid’s contributions to the College and the wider society, whilst Senior Student, Susannah Cooke, and Thyne Reid Foundation Scholarship recipient, Robbie Hayward, both expressed their appreciation for the support they and the rest of the student body have experienced as a result of benefactor generosity.

1867 Circle Lunch Formerly known as the Dick Spann Circle, the College's Bequest Society has been rebranded to the 1867 Circle in 2018. During the annual lunch, in recognition of those who will leave or indicated they will leave a bequest to the College, Dean of Studies, Alex Wright, spoke about the College's first bequest made by John Hunter Baillie. If you would like information about the 1867 Circle and leaving a bequest, please get in contact with the Advancement Team.

Grandparents' High Tea In October, the College invited grandparents of current students to the inaugural Grandparents' High Tea, which followed an exclusive matinee performance of DRAMSOC's 2018 production. Guests were entertained by the talented String Quartet and Chamber Ensemble and heard from Alex Wright, Dean of Studies, about the history of the College's Drama Society. The afternoon concluded with production insights from the play's Producer, Ruby Riethmuller (Fr 2016) and Director, Violet Williams (Fr 2017). We look forward to welcoming more grandparents to this event in 2019.

PAGE 24

BLUE & WHITE

PAGE 25

2018 SACAS Annual Dinner, The Dining Hall, St Andrew's College

Annual Dinner & AGM On Saturday 17th November 2018, the College and

The Dinner was also two weeks preceding the

the Alumni Society welcomed more than 200 guests

Ground Breaking Ceremony in which Senior Student,

- the highest attendance in over a decade! - for the

Susannah Cooke, and Chair of Council, Charlie

SACAS Annual Dinner & AGM.

Taylor, turned the sod in the Thyne Reid Link Development - a College project to link Thyne &

The night began with pre-dinner drinks in the

Reid Buildings allowing 85 new residents to join the

Highlander, followed by the Alumni Society's AGM

St Andrew's community.

presented by the Society's President, Alex Rhydderch (Fr 1994). Guests were then invited upstairs to the

Alumni and their partners reminisced about their

Dining Hall, ushered by the traditional Scottish

time at College over a delicious three-course meal,

sounds of the bagpipes - led by the College's in-

which included the traditional Scottish haggis and

house Pipes and Drums band (please refer to Robbie

concluded with a performance from the talented

Hayward's Taylor Scholarship project on page 13).

College Jazz Band. Post-dinner drinks commenced in the Highlander shortly afterwards.

The Dining Hall was adorned with candelabras and table runners in the St Andrew's College tartan.

The Society and College would like to thank those

Each table also had photographs from the College's

who attended the 2018 Annual Dinner & AGM. We

archives with memories from each Fresher year, such

hope to see more alumni and their partners at next

as group College photos, sporting events and the

year's Dinner to set a new attendance record!

Drama Society.

If you are interested in becoming an Alumni Society Alex and the Principal, Wayne Erickson, welcomed

member, please get in touch with Monique George:

guests by highlighting the College's wonderful

E: alumni@standrewscollege.edu.au

achievements in 2018. The College secured both the

T: + 61 2 9565 7302

Rawson and Rosebowl (tenth consecutive year in a row) cups and finished a close second in the Palladian cup.

BLUE & WHITE

Queen's Birthday Honours The College would like to congratulate the below members of the St Andrew's community who have received Queen's Birthday Honours in 2018:

Mr David Anstice (AO) (Fr 1966) For distinguished service to Australia-America business relations, particularly in the pharmaceutical field, through roles with multinational and educational organisations.

David is a Non-Executive Director of CSL Limited (a global specialty biotechnology company to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions) in Melbourne and Alkermes (a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on central nervous system diseases) in Massachusetts. He is also the Deputy Chair of the US Studies Centre's Board of Directors.

Mrs Anita Belgiorno-Nettis (AM) For significant service to the community through support and philanthropic contributions to social welfare and arts organisations.

Anita is a Board Member of the Sydney Theatre Company and film producer. She has produced titles such as The Last Race (2011) and The Black Balloon (2008).

Dr Kim Ostinga (OAM) (Fr 1954) For service to medicine, particularly to orthopaedics.

Kim is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Co-Founder of The Hunter New England Bone Bank at John Hunter Hospital, a 'Live Donor' femoral head bank. He is also President of the Friends of King Edward Park in Newcastle.

Obituaries The College has learned of the following deaths in our community.

Our sympathy is extended to their families.

1941

Dr Kevin Hamilton White

1941

Dr Neville Maurice Newman

1947

Dr Keith Douglas Sharrock

1947

Mr Alexander Teys McKenzie

1948

Mr Nigel James Bruce Neilson

1949

Prof Robert Alistair Beveridge Holland

1951

Reverend Ronald Bevan Sparks

1951

Reverend William John McLeod

1955

Mr John M McKerral

1958

Dr Alexander Stephenson Familton

1968

Dr Brian William Barr

1968

Mr Norman Bryan Anderson

1969

Mr Peter Gibson Murdoch

PAGE 26

St Andrew's College within the University of Sydney 19 Carillon Avenue NEWTOWN NSW 2042 +61 2 9565 7300 www.standrewscollege.edu.au