Blue & White July 2023

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ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE MAGAZINE

Meet Our 2023 St Andrew’s College Scholars

The St Andrew’s Scholars Program seeks to support young people who excel academically and have the potential to make a significant positive contribution to College and, in the future, the wider community.

The scholarships provide full fee relief and are awarded for the duration of each student’s undergraduate degree.

We are pleased to introduce our 2023 St Andrew’s College Scholars:

Kokulaan Santhakumar (left) is studying a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Western Sydney. He was the first Student Ambassador for The Push-Up Challenge, raising $55,801 for Headspace and Lifeline Australia. He went on to speak on Channel 7’s ‘Sunrise’ about the importance of early

intervention in schools. He is currently the Research Adviser & Speechwriter for Alex Hawke MP, Member for Mitchell.

Mirren Fitzgerald (centre) is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Neuroscience at the University of Sydney. Her interests include debating, swimming, and engaging in volunteering, leadership and community initiatives.

Lily Webster (right) is studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Sydney. Her areas of interest include creative writing, debating, public speaking, community initiatives and academic pursuits.

PERSPECTIVE is a remarkable and powerful dynamic in coping with situations and challenges. What about this perspective? Someone has said,

The word EVIL is the word LIVE spelled backwards

E Stanley Jones put it this way, EVIL is the will to LIVE put into reverse. It is LIFE turning against itself. For St Paul it meant “Keep what is good and avoid every kind of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5: 21-22 TEV)

A broad translation might well be, go forward ... and NOT backwards!

And Jesus helps us do just that.

Rev Dr Gareth Clayton, OAM, Chaplain

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It has been another busy start to the year; our Chair and new Bird provide an update on the College’s progress.

Introducing our new Principal

Drew’s News sat down with the new Principal and got to know him a little better.

We are incredibly proud of our student’s academic achievements over the past year!

Chair & Bird High Achievers Honour Roll 2022 Artist in Residence 2023

We introduce Lua Pellegrini; proud Wiradjuri woman, talented visual artist, social advocate and our Artist in Residence for 2023.

Where are they now?

We interview two Androvians who are at different stages of their careers; in London and in Australia; and both succeeding in their chosen area: law.

Blue & White is published twice a year by the College Advancement and Marketing teams for the St Andrew’s College community. We wish to thank all of our photographers for their contributions.

Front Cover: Chancellor, Belinda Hutchinson AC, St Andrew’s medallist Lucy Mauviel (Fr 2020), Principal, Rob Leach

Artist

Alumna

Editorial Team Photographers

Hannah Atwell

Marlies Hopman

Daniela Milanesi

Matthew Duchesne

Ashley-Ann Hodges (Fr 2022)

Claudia Logan (Fr 2022)

Jessica Ledger (Fr 2022)

From the Chair

On behalf of the Council, I would like to formally welcome Dr Robert Leach as the 13th Principal of St Andrew’s College and congratulate him on his historic appointment. Rob commenced the role on 25 January 2023 and has had a successful first semester as the new ‘bird’. We held Rob’s Induction Ceremony on 15 May and you can read our students’ introduction to Rob on page 8.

Rob has provided a fresh perspective for Council and a new set of eyes across everything we do here. Rob is enthusiastic; it’s evident that he loves spending time with our students and he is a passionate educator. In addition, it’s fantastic to see that he is equally keen to get the best out of our College staff and to build a stronger alumni community.

In terms of Council activities, we have been reviewing the admissions strategy to ensure we attract the best students from diverse backgrounds. We would like to increase the number of schools represented in the student cohort as well as enhance our commitment to rural and regional, government, and indigenous students. Subsequently, we are redirecting 10% of existing scholarships for 2024 to make available more financial support for low SES applicants.

Regarding building projects, the Council will be upgrading the Main Building bedrooms this summer. This muchneeded bedroom refresh and investment into our facilities is important to ensure our students have the best environment to study, live and thrive in.

We are also investigating our options to substantially refurbish the Junior Common Room. It would include a new bar, a daytime café, entertainment and study areas to

ensure it’s activated throughout the day. This versatile space in the Main Building will be an inviting area for parents to visit and enjoy coffee with their children, be a home base for our non-residential students and host many types of events. We are targeting works to be undertaken in either the summer of 2023/2024 or 2024/2025, and more detail is available in the Harper Master Plan update on page 16.

Congratulations to our Director of Advancement, Hannah Atwell, for very recently achieving our $7m philanthropy goal! Many of you will be aware that Hannah has worked tirelessly over the last few years to strengthen our community, successfully fundraise, and improve our donor stewardship. The College is very lucky to have one of the best in the industry leading our Advancement team.

I’d also like to thank Craig Blair (Fr 1987) for his service to Council over the last 7.5 years. Craig has provided great ideas and learnings from his involvement in the tech and venture capital world. Over the years, Craig has regularly challenged Council’s thinking on many areas including unconscious bias and ensuring we facilitate meaningful impact at the College.

And finally, to ensure Council has adequate skills to address complex problems and any challenges that come our way, we are looking to bolster our expertise by appointing a psychologist specialising in young adult development and a forward-thinking tertiary educator. Please reach out if you have these skills or can recommend a specialist in these areas for us to consider.

Sasha James (Kovic) (Fr 2005) Chair of Council

From the Bird

My first six months at St Andrew’s have been very enjoyable. Our students’ energy, intelligence, and good humour is constantly engaging, indeed invigorating. I’ve also appreciated getting to know parents and alums at various events, including regional reunions. I’m very much benefitting from the excellent work of my predecessor, Wayne Erickson, and those Principals who came before him, and I thank them for creating such a successful college.

At St Andrew’s, our most important responsibility is to run a safe and healthy place where students can flourish and develop their best selves. The College has made good progress in improving culture since the 2017 Broderick Report. When we talk to and survey our students, they consistently tell us they feel safe, secure and included. Does this mean we are perfect? Of course not – no institution is – so we remain committed to the ongoing work of Cultural Renewal.

Diversifying the student community has been a College aim for some time. COVID-19 interfered with this ambition, but we’re now able to re-commit to the task. Diversity, of course, means many things, and there is no quick route or simple endpoint on this journey. Nevertheless, we need to start somewhere, and our first steps are to reach out to schools and communities beyond the College’s traditional constituency. To support this strategy, we are directing more of our scholarship funds to means-tested allocation, ensuring the College is affordable to a wider range of students.

It’s an exciting time to be in tertiary education. The sector is changing rapidly, and the speed of change is accelerating. New technologies, industry demands for employmentready graduates, new education offerings, and challenges to funding models, all mean that the universities of the future

will not look like the universities of the past. In this changing landscape, there are opportunities for St Andrew’s to build on what we do best: focus on the human experience, cultivate the whole person, provide opportunities for students to develop their personal capabilities, and deliver bespoke courses that complement university qualifications.

Environmental sustainability is everybody’s responsibility, and St Andrew’s needs to do its bit. We are working with a consultant to audit the College’s resource use and waste production; we will then develop a master plan to make improvements. Students are very committed to sustainability matters, and their behavioural change will complement the College’s infrastructure investment in the coming years.

While being at St Andrew’s is primarily about community, facilities do matter. We will be refurbishing the Main Building bedrooms this summer, improving heating, joinery, and storage. The JCR and Highlander Bar also need significant upgrading. After consulting with students, and visiting other colleges in Sydney and Melbourne, we have plans to develop the JCR into a lounge, and upgrade the Highlander Bar so that it can be a café during the day and a bar in the evenings.

St Andrew’s is a great place to be: students are brimming with all the good qualities that make colleges compelling places, staff are talented and motivated, the Council is highly capable and committed, and the broader community of alums and friends are positively engaged. The College is in rude good health, but there’s lots to do to keep St Andrew’s strong. I feel deeply privileged to be here, and I look forward to the coming years with much enthusiasm.

Dr Robert Leach Principal

From our Student Leaders

With the return of our Androvians to campus for another exciting year, the schedule for Semester One has already surpassed our expectations by once again providing a thrilling and eventful College experience. As an Executive Committee, we have been delighted to witness the students’ enthusiasm towards sporting games, social activities, tutorials and performing arts.

In February, our House Committee and more than 35 student leaders wholeheartedly welcomed the new fresher cohort in Welcome Week. The incoming students threw themselves into the multitude of activities, including laser tag, bubble soccer, a range of intercollegiate events and the traditional Loving Cup ceremony.

Right from the start of the semester, our dedicated Pastoral Care Leaders have prioritised equality, health, and well-being within the college. Initiatives such as ‘Walk and Talk’, ‘Tea and Tim Tams’, ‘Fresher, Sophomore, and Heavies well-being check-ins’, ‘Home Away from Home’, ‘Fortnightly Fortnight’, ‘UTS support’, and more have been implemented this semester. These initiatives aim to foster meaningful conversations and connections among students, ensuring everyone feels supported.

Throughout Semester One, our intercollegiate campaigns, Palladian, Rawson, and Rosebowl, have achieved resounding success, with St Andrew’s currently leading in all three

cups. As a Students’ Club, we are immensely proud of our players’ talents in sports, arts, and performance and impressed by their sportsmanship. The unwavering support of our passionate crowd reflects the true Androvian spirit, and we are honoured to lead in such a supportive College.

Alongside these campaigns, we cannot forget the numerous College social events that build morale and community spirit. So far, this has included successful and enjoyable events like the Highland Ball, Wine and Cheese, Mother’s Day and our beloved Highlander Bar Nights, celebrated by students, staff, alumni and visitors and enjoyed by all.

We also extend heartfelt thanks to our generous donors and benefactors for their invaluable support in 2023. Your contributions have been vital in our success as a College and in cultivating a transformative college experience. We cannot adequately express our deep appreciation for your continued support.

Overall, as an Executive Committee, we feel the effort demonstrated by all students who make up the Students’ Club provides evidence of a very successful semester ahead. We look forward to seeing what Semester 2 has in store.

Hannah Hartnell, Senior Student Adelaide Taylor, Honorary Secretary Ruby Stitt, Honorary Treasurer

Student Life Report

As 2023 approaches the mid-way point, it is wonderful to see the many ways in which St Andrew’s College students engage with the array of student life opportunities on offer. Whether it be on the stage or field, in leadership, or in community service pursuits, Androvians have a rich history of enthusiastically embracing and excelling in co-curricular activities in addition to their university studies.

Across first semester, we have provided students with the opportunity to dive into an array of programs designed to both support and foster growth in students. The programs run through the Student Life Department aim to complement the academic learning that happens in the university lecture theatres and tutorial classrooms, building key interpersonal skills and ‘human capabilities’ that will serve them for life. Our programs include Leadership, Well-being, Creative Arts, Sports, Taylor Scholars, Professional Development, and our uniquely tailored Community Living Program.

The Community Living Program is designed to support students as they adapt to university and collegiate life. Living in a robust collegiate community does not always come naturally to all, and many students undergo a period of adjustment and learning. For most, moving to college marks the first real sense of adult freedom, and with that comes not just excitement and fun but also an increased level of responsibility and accountability.

St Andrew’s is leading the way as one of the few residential colleges in the country to offer a robust and ongoing educational program requirement for all incoming students.

Our Community Living Program stretches beyond the hype of Welcome Week as First Year students engage meaningfully with four key modules across Semester One designed to support them transition into a community of adults.

The program’s aim is to help students flourish within the St Andrew’s context but also gain critical knowledge and skills for life. Exploration and engagement around key topics for emerging adulthood make up the program, with modules on:

• Healthy Relationships

• Consent Education

• Ally Training

• Cultural Competency Education

All modules are run by highly trained professionals from reputable educational, not-for-profit organisations, as well as the University of Sydney, and we look to continue to expand these modules into further relevant topics, including alcohol and drug education.

It is through the provision of this cross-sectional knowledge that our students are positioned to be informed, inclusive, and engaged members of our diverse St Andrew’s College community and impactful leaders within broader society.

Alice Draffin Director of Student Life

Introducing our new Principal, Rob Leach

I’m not sure if many of you are familiar with the 1998 film ‘Sliding Doors’, which explores the parallel lives of Helen, played by Gwyneth Paltrow. Just fired from her job, Helen wearily traverses the London underground, with the film toggling between two distinct narratives. In one, we see her narrowly miss her train, while in the other she manages to slip aboard just in time. Her two stories drastically diverge from this single point, and we get to see both play out. Essentially, the film revolves around the ideas of fate and chance and endless “what ifs” – how some single, insignificant moment or decision can drastically alter the course of one’s life.

We won’t ever really know the alternative, where that other path would have led. What version of yourself would exist if you hadn’t broken your arm, dropped that class, or caught the 426 instead of the 428?

What version of Rob Leach would exist if he went through with his decision to drop out during his second year of university? Where would he be now if, walking on his way out of Ormond College, he had left 5 minutes earlier and hadn’t run into the Deputy Principal?

“Hartley,” Rob said, “I’m just on my way to uni to drop out: when do you want me to clear out my room?”

“Just slow down a bit,” Hartley said. “Let’s talk about this.”

Having recently rowed in the Junior International Championships in Bulgaria, Rob returned home to a seemingly insurmountable backlog of lectures, readings and assignments. Luckily for him, the conversation with Ormond’s Deputy, Hartley Mitchell, was enough to temper his panic, and he didn’t drop out.

With some cruel irony, just as Rob seemed to have his studies under control, he broke his hand on the eve of exams in an unfortunate accident. Once again, with the help of Ormond’s tutors, Rob navigated this challenge and went on to succeed academically.

Rob’s tertiary journey has taken him from Ormond College in Melbourne to the Queen’s College at Oxford, and then a PhD from Deakin University. There have been moments of choice and chance, and the support and advice of college mentors and peers has been profoundly important, eventually leading him to the doorstep of 19 Carillon Avenue.

My first real impression of Rob was early this year during V-Week. When asked by students about his intentions for St Andrew’s, Rob emphasised that institutions such as St Andrew’s operate in a global context where there are tidal shifts in education.

“Right now, tertiary education is at the top of a cascade of change. We need to make sure we’ve got a reason for existing so that in five or ten years we have a clear relevance,” said Rob. There is a need to adapt while remaining true to our core values, ensuring the College’s resilience in an evolving educational landscape. Rob’s optimism stems from the belief that St Andrew’s can navigate the future by establishing itself as an educational institution in its own right.

In our pursuit of higher education, we acquire skill sets that benefit us beyond any specific domain expertise. Take, for example, the process of writing a research essay. It involves several steps: conducting extensive reading to gather information, discerning which evidence is relevant and reliable, and addressing a specific problem or question. Subsequently, we construct a logically structured argument, presenting the leading causes or ideas while refuting alternative perspectives. This analytical approach requires the integration of both logical reasoning and empirical evidence. It is this methodology – sometimes put under the umbrella of “critical thinking” – that is one of the key capabilities that Rob wants to teach at College, providing Andrew’s students with an intellectual toolkit applicable in diverse contexts and beyond the confines of any specific discipline.

“I’m very optimistic about the future of St Andrew’s,” Rob said. “We can teach a range of human capabilities – such as critical and innovative thinking, leadership, teamwork, etc. –deliver them in small groups, and provide opportunities for students to exercise these skills. This is something unique that colleges can do.”

Rob’s journey is a testament to the intertwining forces of serendipity, education, and mentorship. His dedication to empowering students and fostering a vibrant educational environment has left an indelible mark on Ormond College from his tenure as Vice Master.

As he embarks on a new chapter in Sydney, Rob’s passion for education and his commitment to helping students navigate their own ‘sliding doors’ moments will continue to shape the narratives of many young minds, ensuring a brighter and more empowered future for Androvians.

Clancy Aboud (Fr 2022) Head Editor, Drew’s News

1 Rob with students in the Thyne-Reid Courtyard 2 Rob and his College dog - Mickey 3 Students and Rob during breakfast on IDAHOBIT Day

Education Report

Stephen Hawking was among the most famous alumni of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where I was Vice-Master before joining St Andrew’s in January. He said this:

“Mankind’s greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn’t have to be like this. Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future. With the technology at our disposal, the possibilities are unbounded. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking.”

Those words remain a rallying cry for University Colleges worldwide. The conversations that take place within collegiate communities, which exist at a human scale where it is possible for all members to know and address each other by name (unlike in the universities at large), make it possible for disparate individuals to come to know each other, to understand different views and perspectives, to exchange ideas and to work together to build new possibilities. Conversations are also fundamental to the most effective and most formative educational experiences.

The subject tutorial program which runs at St Andrew’s, like those at Cambridge and Oxford, is predicated on the idea that learning takes place most effectively through conversation, in small-scale, in-person, interactive settings, where students learn to articulate their thinking, discuss

and debate ideas, and in doing so learn their subjects all the more deeply.

This semester, we have offered tutorials in over 100 undergraduate units, with an average of three students per tutorial, ensuring that students have access to expert subject knowledge and to an environment in which they can bring their academic questions, predicaments, and curiosities.

Additionally, we have offered language programs, academic skills workshops, and GAMSAT tuition.

Our seven Academic Heads, all of whom are university lecturers, university tutors, or doctoral candidates, have contributed a great deal to the tutorial program through teaching, administration, and one-on-one support for those students who need or request it.

The final word goes to our students who have taken the opportunities that the subject tutorial program provides to help achieve their academic goals. The impressive list of high achievers on the following pages is testament to the many excellent academic performances that the College has played host to.

Dr Daniel Tyler Director of Education

2022 High Achievers Honour Roll

We extend our congratulations to the following St Andrew’s College students and recent alumni who achieved exceptional academic results in 2022:

St Andrew’s College Medallist

Lucy Mauveil, (Fr 2020), B. Science & Doctor of Medicine

University Medallists

James Haskis, (Fr 2018), B. Engineering (Chem) (Hons) & B. Laws

Olivia Taylor, (Fr 2019), B. Economics (Hons)

Adele Burke, (Fr 2018), B. Mechanical (Space) Engineering (Hons) & B. Science (Mathematics)

High Distinction Average

Clancy Aboud

Taylah Anderson

Ailish Barry

Charlie Burns

Emily Dawson

Michael De Huy

Yasmine Downes

Grace Dowse

Sophia Fonseca

Edward Goodman

Jamie Hemmingway

Thomas Hosking

Lucinda Jerogin

Zoe Kemp

Ethan Kooner

Patrick Mahony

Lucy Mauviel

Shae McKenna

Ella Nicol

William Price-Cunliffe

Charlotte Ross

William Saddington

Distinction Average

Olivia Alvarez

Marguerite Andrews

Jackson Austin

Mateo Baldwin

Finlay Ball

Ciara Barry

Georgina Beer

Anika Berkelouw

Lucia Bloom

Emma Boustred

Alexandra Bozovic

Daniel Breden

Asher Breuer

Elspeth Cannon

Rosie Charge

Xanthe Christopher

Charles Clay

Tom Constable

Annabel Cox

Darcy Creagh

Elliott Earnshaw

Duncan Eddy-Soros

Charlotte Ekins

Benedict Emmett

Benjamin Fakira

Hope Finegold

Sandy Flagg

Morris Fredriksson

Christina Friars

Sophia Gonzalez

Samantha Guthrie

Charlotte Haling

Maggie Halliday

Netra Hankins

Ashley Hanna

James Haskis

Alex Heintze

Lucy Helm

Matthew Hingston

Dylan Hinton

Madeleine Holthouse

Sophie Hoskins-Murphy

Alastair Hoskinson

Anna Hunt

Owen Hunt

Ewan Jackman

Ava Jaques

Angus Jones

Charles Sayers

Temana Short

Adelaide Taylor

Jules Vahl

Cassidy Watts

Hannah Westhuizen

Sophie Wines

Zoe Kimber

Tyler Krenkels

Jessica Ledger

Bonnie Liu

Claudia Logan

Charlotte Macdonald

Alexander Malouf

Lucia Massaro

Kupakwashe Matangira

Rose Mayne

Stella McPhee

Sophie Melrose

Oscar Mower

Grace Mudge

Sophie Nicholas

Hayden Nielsen

Damian Norris

Onor Nottle

Olivia O’Donnell

James Osborne

Olivia Payne

Lucinda Peace

Destiny Peris

Sorita Pho

Jamie Podmore Taylor

Emily Prickett

Annabelle Richens

Francesca Roberts

Harry Salvesen

Charlotte Scott

Kara Selvarajah

Abigail Shearer-Smith

Maya Smith

Jayden Soedirdja

Archie Stacy

Hannah Starsmeare

Ruby Stitt

Ricky Tang

Lucinda Gillis

Alexandra McLaughlin

University & Schools Chapel Service & Dinner

The College’s annual University and Schools Dinner took place on Thursday 25 May. It is a special occasion to recognise the exceptional academic achievements of St Andrew’s students throughout the past year. Esteemed guests, dedicated students, and College members attended to commemorate the remarkable accomplishments of our hard-working Androvians. We were honoured to welcome Belinda Hutchinson AC, the Chancellor of the University of Sydney, to this evening, and we extend our thanks to her for presenting the awards.

In the spirit of celebration and recognition, we congratulate Lucy Mauviel (Fr 2020) for her exceptional achievements as she received the St Andrew’s Medal for 2022, awarded to the highestperforming resident student across a three-year period.

1 Chancellor, Belinda Hutchinson AC, St Andrew’s medallist Lucy Mauviel (Fr 2020), Principal, Rob Leach 2 Guest during pre-dinner drinks 3 Choir during Chapel Serice 4 Vice Principal, Ian Smith 5 Dyone Bettega (Fr 2018), Denise Yim & Tom Yim (Fr 1966) 6 Students attending the University & Schools Dinner

Professional Development Program Report

With the help of the Advancement and Student Life Teams, we have organised three highly successful and valuable Professional Development Program (PDP) events so far in 2023, featuring some of our esteemed and supportive alumni. These events have showcased the experience of alumni at varying points in their careers, offering students differing perspectives and insights on navigating the next steps of their careers.

Our first event was law focused, and we hosted alumni Anthony Boogert (Fr 2002), Brendan Hoffman (Fr 1990), Max Carter (Fr 2015) and our 2022 Senior Student Liz Woodcock (Fr 2020). The event began with general mingling and formal introductions before an engaging Q&A session.

These alumni answered various questions relating to their careers, including how they were able to use Drew’s as a stepping-stone to discover their passions in the world of law. Particularly inspiring for the students was the discussion with Liz Woodcock, who shed light on how she secured her first job in law while successfully managing her life at College and her role as Senior Student.

Our Medicine evening was equally rewarding, featuring parents and alumni Nina Wines, Michael Wines, Michael Stening (Fr 1982), Emily Cooke (Fr 2018), and John Downes (Fr 2018). Like the Law event, this gathering brought together professionals at different stages of their medical careers, with Emily and John providing invaluable insights as

current medical students. During the Q&A session, we got a deeper understanding of the medical profession, some of the trials that lay ahead on the journey to becoming doctors, and some of the everyday joys they experience.

The Commerce evening was the largest of the three PDP events and focused on the investment banking sector. A large contingent of young alumni were present at the event, offering a wide range of advice to the students for possible upcoming applications for internships. However, it was also refreshing to hear some sage advice and reassurance from Andrew Stewart (Fr 1988), who shared that a decision does not have to be made about your exact career path yet and that it is OK to try various things before choosing a pathway.

Overall, the PDP events have been a resounding success and highly worthwhile for our community. Feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive. All participants found the sessions incredibly useful and thoroughly appreciated the time and expertise shared by our alumni.

In Semester Two we plan to hold sessions focusing on Engineering, Consulting, Creative Arts and Politics & International Relations. If you would like to be involved, please contact the Advancement Team via alumni@standrewscollege.edu.au.

Henry Wines (Fr 2021) Alumni Secretary 2023

Introducing our new Director of Education & new Director of Student Life

Following the departure of our previous Director of Education and Student Life, Will Cesta, St Andrew’s has split the role into two positions, the first of which is the Director of Education. Dr Daniel Tyler, an academic and a specialist in nineteenth-century literature, has filled this role.

After completing his doctorate in Victorian literature at Oxford, Daniel worked at Balliol College, Oxford, and then Trinity College, Cambridge, as a lecturer in English, a role that involved teaching and research. He has published essays and books on Victorian poetry, George Eliot, and, most often, Charles Dickens.

At Trinity Hall, he was elected Vice-Master and was Acting Master for a period of two and a half years, during which he helped steer the College through the Covid pandemic and other challenges.

Having moved to Sydney to take on his new role, Daniel oversees all of St Andrew’s educational programs and works on strategically developing the College’s academic ambitions. You can read his first Education report on page 10.

Daniel has spent all his adult life living and or working in University colleges, so he is particularly passionate about the rich opportunities for sports, music, creative arts,

and social life that colleges provide within a community that exists at a human scale. Above all, Daniel believes the small-group teaching that colleges can deliver is profoundly rewarding for students and tutors alike.

Outside of work, Daniel likes to go for a run when he can and will be looking to improve his City2Surf time this year. He also has three young children who enjoy getting a run-around on the Drew’s Oval.

Since Daniel started at St Andrew’s, he has been impressed by the extent to which students play a role in actively contributing to the community and to a culture of excellence in whichever fields of endeavour their talents lie.

As Director of Education, he looks forward to contributing to the St Andrew’s community and its educational mission in particular.

Alongside our new Director of Education, St Andrew’s has appointed Alice Draffin as our Director of Student Life. This role aims to design, deliver, and support the many student life programs that enrich St Andrew’s and make it a wellrounded, inclusive community.

Alice has worked in the Education sector for over a decade, and specifically in residential colleges since 2017, having joined us most recently from St John’s College within the University of Queensland.

Having attended a residential college herself during her undergraduate degree, Alice understands the unique impact and value it has on a student during the period of emerging adultood. She says, “I had the most incredible, transformative experience at Mannix College as an undergrad, really becoming the person and leader I am today thanks to the life lessons and leadership experiences I gained across the three years”.

Following a two-year tenure as President of the National Association of Australian University Colleges, Alice’s desire to work in the residential college sector grew. She was motivated to pursue a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration at The University of Rochester in the U.S., where she also spent several months completing a fellowship at Brown University.

Alice was attracted to the position of Director of Student Life at St Andrew’s as she believes we are a leading residential college in many ways, particularly in relation to the commitment to student-centred

responsibility and the idea that students can and should be trusted to self-govern with agency and accountability.

When asked how she has found her first few months in the role, Alice says “It has been wonderful working closely with staff and student leaders as we deliver a Student Life experience that is world-class. I have found there is a warmth to the community that fosters a sense of belonging, and it is a privilege to work with such talented colleagues and students as we ensure access to opportunities, support, and personal development across the various stages of the collegiate journey.”

Alice is incredibly excited to continue to work and collaborate closely with students through the role of Director of Student Life. She says, “There is little that professionally fuels me more than the opportunity to support, mentor, and facilitate impactful growth and development in young adults.”

You can get in touch with Dr Daniel Tyler via: director.ed@standrewscollege.edu.au and contact Alice Draffin via: student.life.director@standrewscollege.edu.au

Harper Master Plan Update

Main Building Bedroom Refurbishment

This coming summer vacation will see the Main Building bedrooms completely refurbished to bring the Fresher bedrooms up to the standard expected of a world-class residential experience. Having completed the construction of three prototype bedrooms a year ago, the Major Works Committee has incorporated feedback from students, architects and cost consultants to progress this muchneeded refurbishment project in the College’s most significant heritage building.

The next stages will see up to 86 bedrooms transformed from what are presently dated interiors into a modern interpretation of a heritage feel through the inclusion of built-in joinery in bedding and generous wardrobes. A thoughtful renovation will ensure that each bedroom layout encompasses new carpets, curtains, study desks, task chairs, reading lights, wall panelling, full-length mirror, ceiling roses, picture rails, and a warm colour palette. The living standard is further elevated by the introduction of ceiling fans and permanent heating elements that promote all-year-round comfort. For the larger dimensioned bedrooms in the Vaucluse Wing, original fireplaces will be revealed where there is sufficient space in a restoration of the heritage character of the oldest bedrooms in College.

Architects Allen, Jack + Cottier (AJ+C) are working closely with the College to achieve an impressive quality of finishes at an estimated construction cost of $4.5M. Having navigated the challenging approval pathway, the project team is forecasting to complete as many rooms as possible for a February 2024 occupancy, with the tender process to commence shortly.

Junior Common Room Refurbishment

In another exciting update, the Major Works Committee has recently prioritised the refurbishment of the Junior Common Room (JCR), with the aim to complete the project either this summer or next, depending on the project’s scope and related time constraints.

It is really important that we collaborate with the Students’ Club in supporting much-needed investment in the significantly under-utilised common room. A vibrant and purposeful Junior Common Room is essential to the student experience at a residential college, and initial concepts envisage the dual operation of a daytime café that converts into an evening bar as required.

There are multiple examples of how this can be achieved successfully, as demonstrated in an early feasibility study that involved visits to neighbouring Sydney colleges as well as Ormond, Queens, and Trinity College within the University of Melbourne. These equivalently-sized JCRs provide a variety of examples of how a considered floorplan can achieve the modern-day requirements of additional study space, comfortable dining areas, and evening festivity.

Landscape Master Plan

Following the success of the Public Art Garden and Thyne Building Façade landscaping, the College is revisiting its Landscape Master Plan. Multiple opportunities exist to elevate the aesthetic of the College grounds through the remediation of areas of neglect and the introduction of elements of colour through new plantings. In particular, the coordination of additional garden beds around the Main Building curtilage to frame a formal entrance from the Main Forecourt as well as a remediated staircase from the Main Building to the Glen.

Other elements for consideration include future stages of a Public Art Master Plan for the whole campus and the incorporation of Indigenous elements within a native garden space.

Ian Smith Vice Principal

1 The Thyne buildings’ new landscaping is in bloom 2 A total of 90 bedrooms across the three floors of Main Building will eventually be upgraded 3 Students spend time in one of the existing Main Building protoype bedrooms

Creative Arts Report

It thrills me to have joined the St Andrew’s College staff as the new Head of Creative Arts. With my background in music, performance, dance and composition, it gives me great pleasure to help encourage the wide-ranging talents and hard work of our students at St Andrew’s.

This year we have offered 40 Creative Arts Scholarships to students, spanning choral, instrumental, visual arts, drama, dance and music production to usher us into the modern age. We have also welcomed St Andrew’s alumnus, Matthew Hingston (Fr 2021), as our new Creative Arts Coordinator. Matthew is a wonderful support to our music ensembles, co-convening our Choir, directing the Boys’ Choir and directing the music for all Chapel services.

Our new creative arts event, held in Semester One, ‘Drew’s Creative Share’, was an opportunity for students to showcase work and begin to use our new professional lighting and sound setup. This completely transformed the Chapel into a creative wonderland.

Major Music Scholar Neon Fan (Fr 2020) debuted their new band ‘Nocturnals’ and designed the stage settings of glow-inthe-dark trees and artistic doorframes. Major Music Scholar

Michael De Huy (Fr 2022) presented two solo piano works and collaborated with Visual Arts Scholar Hayden Nielsen (Fr 2022) on a superbly-shot short film, using our very own Erickson Room as location. We had a piece from our string ensemble, ‘Chemble’ run by William Carraro (Fr 2021), a music production breakdown from Alastair Hoskinson (Fr 2019), who then joined Jessica Ledger (Fr 2022) for a duet as well as songs from Charlotte MacDonald (Fr 2021), Anna Browne (Fr 2023) and our Choir with soloist Mairi Menzies (Fr 2022).

There were also artwork exhibits from our brilliant Artist in Residence, Lua Pellegrini, and students Maya Levin (Fr 2023), Clementine Paradice (Fr 2021) and Anthony Yang (Fr 2023). The evening was soundtracked by resident DJ Tyler Schell (Fr 2021), with tracks created by Sandy Flagg (Fr 2021). We even had a special mocktail created by Tom Carraro (Fr 2017), which went down a treat with the delicious platters made by our Catering Staff.

I look forward to our next event open to all, which will be our Creative Arts and Ideas Festival in September.

Emily-Rose Sarkova Head of Creative

Arts

1 Alastair Hoskinson (Fr 2019) and Jessica Ledger (Fr 2022) 2 St Andrew’s Choir 3 Chemble Ensemble performing at the Drew’s Creative Share Event

Palladian Report

The Palladian campaign is off to a roaring start in 2023! Drew’s is currently in the lead with 10 points, which can be attributed to the incredible passion, dedication, and talent we’ve witnessed across the board in Semester 1.

Out of the gate, Drew’s made our presence known at Solo Instrumental, with Michael De Huy (Fr 2022) securing 2nd and Daniel Zou (Fr 2023) taking 3rd. Michael performed an improvised medley, while Dan performed ‘Romanze’ from Albumplatt by Wagner. Both performances were incredible, and we were happy to get so many points on the board so early.

Next up was the Solo Vocal. Jessica Ledger (Fr 2022) performed ‘Round Midnight’ by Thelonious Monk, and Charlotte MacDonald (Fr 2021) performed ‘The Ladies Who Lunch’ by Stephen Sondheim. Charlotte was able to bring home 1st place in this event, solidifying Drew’s lead early in the campaign.

Oration was a hard-fought event, with Darcy Neale (Fr 2022) and Louis Vahl (Fr 2023) presenting impressive speeches on the topic ‘All publicity is good publicity’. Drew’s came away without a place in this event. However, both competitors should feel extremely proud of their efforts in what was a very tough competition.

Palladian Dance saw our Small Dance team awarded Highly Commended for their performance of ‘Bury a friend’, and the Big Dance team placed 2nd for their performance of ‘Boogie Wonderland’, in arguably one of the most exciting placings of the Palladian competition so far!

Solo Drama rounded off the semester, with Gianrico Wynn (Fr 2023) and Chloe Gillis (Fr 2023) representing St Andrew’s. Gian’s piece ‘State of Deception’ by Stephen Knight was an excellent display of talent, and Chloe’s impressive performance of ‘Too Much Sun’ by Nicky Silver was awarded 2nd place.

I also want to give a special mention to our incredible Palladian secretaries in Semester 1: Alice, Jess, Phoebe, Emma, Gracie, and Ewan for their dedication and passion.

Congratulations and thank you all!

Charlotte MacDonald (Fr 2021)

Palladian Secretary 2023

1 Charlotte MacDonald (Fr 2021) performs in the Solo Vocal 2 Small Dance Group 3 Louis Vahl (Fr 2023) competing in Oration

Rawson & Rosebowl Reports

RAWSON

Semester One has been a success for Drew’s in the Rawson competition, having taken out wins in three of the four sports and an extremely close second.

First up was Cricket, where victory had eluded the boys for the past three years. The campaign started with an impressive win over St John’s and then Wesley. Coming up against St Paul’s, the boys batted first, making 8/236 at Oval 1 with an impressive knock of 64 from Henry Snyman (Fr 2023). In reply, the boys bowled Paul’s out for 115, with impressive figures from Angus Hayman (Fr 20233) and Henry Snyman (Fr 2023).

The next event was Swimming and Diving, where a dominant display from the Drew’s swimmers resulted in a comfortable victory. The A medley and A freestyle relay teams came away with wins, and strong individual performances from Tyler Krenkels (Fr 2022), Elliott Earnshaw (Fr 2020) and Mateo Baldwin (Fr 2022) were more than enough to get the boys over the line.

Rowing was up next. The race was neck and neck, with a late push from Paul’s in the last 50 metres getting them over the line in the narrowest of margins.

Finally, it was Rawson Rugby. It was a new-look team this year with considerable fresher-year representation. The boys started the campaign against a heavily improved John’s team. Battling injuries in key areas all over the pitch, the boys put on a clinical performance to defeat John’s 40-14 in what was expected to be a close match. Rugby Secretary Max Von Appen (Fr 2022) was everywhere on the day, chipping in with a try and huge post-contact metres, as well as Saxon Fenwicke (Fr 2023), who controlled the game completely at 10. Game 2 was against Wesley, where the boys took a comfortable victory 79-7 to move on to the final against Paul’s. The first half was an arm wrestle, with sides trading blows until a late try to Paul’s to put them up 17-12 at the half. Through some inspired play from Henry Daunt (Fr 2021) in the scrums and Jake Jorgensen (Fr 2021) at fullback, the boys rolled over the top of Paul’s in the second half to come away with a comeback win 32-20.

It has been a great start to the year in the Rawson campaign and the boys are gearing up for a big finish in Semester Two!

Angus Jones (Fr 2021) Rawson Representative 2023

ROSEBOWL

It’s been an incredible start to the Rosebowl campaign for St Andrew’s women.

Netball started off the semester with results that were a true testament to their hard work in the lead-up to the games. Game 1 was against Paul’s, where the girls secured their first win 61-34, followed by another remarkable effort of 67-15 against Sancta, backed by incredible shooting accuracy from Emma Woodcock (Fr 2022) and Jessica Ledger (Fr 2022). The third game against Wesley proved more difficult. However, with intense defensive efforts from captain Jamie PodmoreTaylor (Fr 2022) and Adelaide Sylvester (Fr 2021), the girls were able to secure yet another win 38-28. Women’s were next, and with calm and assertive mid-court presence from Eva Hannon (Fr 2023) and Charlie Scott (Fr 2022), the girls secured another win 53-39. They were unstoppable, securing a VD with their final win against John’s 44-20.

Swimming and Diving were up next, with the women of Andrew’s dominating the pool. Amelia Daunt (Fr 2023) and Annika Tonuri (Fr 2022) took a clean sweep in the 50m freestyle coming 1st and 2nd. Both the freestyle relays and the medley relay came away with a win. Honorary mention to Taylah Anderson (Fr 2022), Anna Hunt (Fr 2022), and Claudia Logan (Fr 2022) for taking over 2 seconds off their trial times. Great efforts by Sienna MacCallum (Fr 2022) and Darcy Alexander (Fr 2023) saw the girls place 3rd in the diving. These impressive efforts saw Drew’s secure 1st place overall in swimming and diving by 63 points.

The Hockey team also secured a VD. The girls won their games with a 5-0 start against Paul’s, 2-0 against Women’s, 1-0 against John’s, 6-0 against Wesley, and a nail-biting 0-0 match against Sancta. These amazing scores are a result of the team’s cohesiveness and strong on-field efforts from Sorita Pho (Fr 2022), Destiny Peris (Fr 2021), Elise Cope (Fr 2023), and Alex Mclaughlin (Fr 2022) who helped move the ball effortlessly down the field to secure the overall win.

The last campaign was Rowing. The girls’ hard work and preparation for the race allowed them to secure 1st place, beating Wesley by 7 seconds. Congratulations to these athletes for their amazing efforts. We look forward to a strong campaign next semester!

Sophie Sheehan (Fr 2021)

Rosebowl representative 2023

1 The victorious Rawson & Rosebowl Swimming & Diving Team 2 St Andrew’s takes on St John’s in the Rawson Rugby 3 The Rosebowl Hockey Team facing Womens’ College 4 Eva Hannon (Fr 2023) takes the court in the Rosebowl Netball 5 Michael McNamara (Fr 2023) batting against Wesley College in Rawson Cricket

Artist in Residence 2023: Introducing Lua Pellegrini

St Andrew’s College is delighted to welcome Lua Pellegrini as our Artist in Residence for 2023. The Artist in Residence Program provides the opportunity each year for an artist to focus on developing their craft and share their talents and experiences within the College and broader community.

Lua, a proud Wiradjuri woman with roots in Darug country, is currently in her fourth year pursuing a dual degree in Fine Arts/Arts, majoring in Indigenous Studies, at UNSW. She was nominated as a finalist for the prestigious NSW Young Woman of the Year Award and served as the NSW Youth Advisory Council Chairperson from 2021 to 2022.

Lua designed the 2022-2024 Marn Grook guernsey ‘Duguwaybul Yindyamangidyal’ which means altogether respectfully: respect, gentleness, politeness, honour, careful, altogether as one. It represents connectedness, depicting the story of the 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men who have played for the Sydney Swans, both in the past and the present.

Lua also designs and paints AFL Balls which she donates to GO Foundation’s event auctions, where the proceeds go towards supporting the work done by the GO Foundation. Over the past two years Lua’s art has helped to raise over $12,500!

By sharing her journey of challenges and achievements with school students, mentoring young Aboriginal women

in schools on various projects, and supporting the Redfern Jarjum College for the past eight years, Lua aims to inspire younger Indigenous students, while helping them to build their confidence and connection to country.

Lua plays an active role on several committees, including the Moriah College Reconciliation Action Plan Committee, Blacktown City Council Access Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee.

As a passionate advocate for Young Carers, she has served as the Representative for NSW Carers for the past seven years, assisting in raising awareness among service providers.

So far this year as our Artist in Residence, Lua has actively engaged with the Andrew’s community, making valuable contributions in various capacities. She has exhibited her artwork at the ‘Drew’s Creative Share’ event and took on the role of guest speaker at a Formal Dinner in April, sharing her insights and experiences with our student community.

In addition to this, Lua ran a painting activity for prospective students from rural and regional Australia during their visit to College. She is also involved in the College’s planning and consultation process to develop a captivating sculptural native garden within the grounds.

1 Sydney Swans AFL Player Lance Franklin wearing the Marn Grook Guernsey 2 Lua Pellegrini and GO Foundation Co-Founder, Michael O’Loughlin 3 One of Lua’s painted AFL Balls 4 Lua’s Art - Memorialising Country 5 Some of Lua’s recent art works - right to left - Wiradjuri Gurawing, Gamilaraay Gurayn & Bundjalung Wudjarbinl.

Work Experience Opportunities at College

Among the many opportunities at St Andrew’s, our students also have the chance to work in a range of Departments at College. Meet some of our current students taking up work experience role at the College this Semester:

Mikhaela Lirantiz (Fr 2021) is studying Medical Science at the University of Sydney and works in the Advancement Office one day per week. She is involved with helping to communicate with our alumni, and assisting with coordinating various events and creating social media content. When asked about the experience so far, Mikhaela said “My communication skills have definitely improved, as well as discipline and diligence with balancing work, my degree and sporting commitments.”

While interning at Drew’s, Mikhaela has also been involved in Rosebowl Soccer, Palladian Dance and was a Mentor for Welcome Week. Her favourite part of Drew’s is the sense of community, “...which is why I also really enjoy being a part of the Advancement Team. Everyone supports each other, whether it be within your sporting and Palladian teams or even hearing shouts of encouragement from the stands.”

Hayden Nielsen (Fr 2022) is studying Screen Arts at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School and is working in the Marketing and Communications office.

Hayden works with graphic design, photography and social media management to produce marketing materials for the College. When asked about his role at Drew’s, Hayden said “This internship has allowed me to develop a skillset directly relating to my study. I research, plan, communicate and create content that aims to be effective at both enticing residents of College and advertising St Andrew’s to external audiences.”

Outside of Drew’s, Hayden works as a freelance videographer, as well as at a prop store in Sydney. He says that Drew’s flexible schedule allows him to manage all of these roles efficiently. Since starting at St Andrew’s last year, he has also competed in Palladian Art, Rawson Football and social intercollegiate rugby league, as well as being a part of other groups such as the Drama Society and Student Photography Committee.

Anna is involved in sorting, categorising and extracting documents and photos in the College Archives, which hold a comprehensive range of records that span the College’s 150 year history. She says “I really enjoy my work at Drew’s, as it allows me to gain insight into the history of the College and the achievements of alumni, particularly in intercollegiate sporting competitions.”

Outside of the archives, Anna works as a tutor part-time, teaching primary and high school students. She has attended a number of Drew’s events, and has also supported Drew’s numerous sports teams in their success in the intercollegiate competitions. Her favourite part of Drew’s is the culture, which she has found a great appreciation for since working in the Archives. Anna values the benefits of college, which to her include making friends, but also the numerous networking events, the workshops and the tutors who are always happy to answer your questions.

Gabriel Carmody (Fr 2022) is studying Medical Science & Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney and coordinates our Formal Dinners every week.

He is involved with organising rostering, payment registration and training our other student waiters, and enjoys the convenience of the role as well as its opportunity to work with his peers at Drew’s. During this role, Gabriel has learnt the basics of hospitality work and service, as well as developing leadership and coordination experience.

Gabriel has been a part of the Drew’s Rawson Rowing team for the last two years and is the Rowing Secretary for 2023. He is also a member of the Junior Common Room refurbishment team and works the bar at Victory Dinners. To people considering St Andrew’s next year, he says “Applying to Drew’s is never something you’ll regret so you might as well give it a crack! Definitely get onto it early though to make the most of the scholarship opportunities available.”

Anna Offield (Fr 2023) is studying Engineering & Arts at the University of Sydney and works with the St Andrew’s Advancement team.

Alumnus: Justice Ian Jackman (Fr 1981)

Knox Grammar School. How did you come to reside at St Andrew’s? And once here, what parts of College life did you involve yourself in?

I was very keen to experience life at a residential college, and St Andrew’s offered me a Major Entrance Scholarship, which I was delighted to accept. I played Rawson Cup Rugby and served on the House Committee for three years.

You graduated first with a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney. The following year you won the Rhodes Scholarship for New South Wales and headed to Oxford to study law. What was it that attracted you to this particular career path?

History was my first love, and we were fortunate to have two outstanding historians in the Senior Common Room at Andrew’s at the time, Ian Jack and Jim Angel. Jim Angel encouraged me to consider a career in the diplomatic corps, but Bob Stein insisted that I should finish the study of law which I had started. I found undergraduate law at Oxford immensely enjoyable, and stayed on for a third year to do the Bachelor of Civil Law.

Has there been a particular case or piece of work that you are most proud of?

The Hon. Justice Ian Jackman (Fr 1981) is a well known and prominent Andrew’s alumnus whose academic talents earned him the NSW Rhodes Scholarship in 1985, and have led him to a most distinguished career in the field of law. Ian’s achievements, evident throughout his tenure as a senior barrister since 2002, were recently acknowledged with his appointment as a Justice of the Federal Court of Australia in early 2023.

Ian has been a dedicated member of the St Andrew’s College Council since 2014 and is a member of the College’s Highlander Club. He and his wife Nicola have four children, three of whom have so far followed in their father’s footsteps through St Andrew’s – Xander (Fr 2014), Nick (Fr 2015) and Ewan (Fr 2022). Always generous with his time, Ian spoke to us about his personal and professional motivators and some of the highlights of his career to date.

Please tell us a little more about yourself – where you are originally from and where did you grow up? We came to Australia in 1966 as Ten Pound Poms, and lived in Sydney on the North Shore. The three of us boys attended

My favourite case was the trade mark case E&J Gallo Winery v Lion Nathan Australia Pty Ltd (2010) 241 CLR 144. The subject-matter of wine and beer is, of course, intrinsically fascinating, and we managed to succeed 5-0 in the High Court despite having lost at every level until then (probably because there was very little, if any, commercial or moral merit in our position). Apart from work in court, I would like to think that my book, The Varieties of Restitution, has had some impact in saving Australian law from the “unjust enrichment” train-wreck.

Earlier this year you were appointed as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia. Could you please tell us about the process involved to reach this position and what your role involves?

The selection process begins with a phone call from the Chief Justice to sound out interested Senior Counsel, and then names are put to the Federal cabinet for final approval. The Court’s work involves a very wide range of work arising under federal statutes, and judges sit on both trials and appeals. My own work is mainly in company law and commercial law, reflecting my experience at the Bar.

You have also been involved with the College as a member of the Council since 2014. What has been the most enjoyable aspect of being part of the Council, as well as the most challenging?

It has been most satisfying to see how the College has developed into the flourishing institution we see today. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many talented students and seeing them make the most of the great opportunities on offer. The fact that my three sons have been students at the College during this period has been an added bonus (my daughter is still at school). The most challenging aspect has undoubtedly been the disciplinary decisions, which are mercifully quite rare (enough said).

In August 2022, you founded the Displaced Students Trust. Can you explain what the Trust does and what drove you to establish it?

We have all been saddened by the war in Ukraine, and when I met a displaced Ukrainian family who were desperate to get their daughter into the University of Sydney, and into a residential college so that she could make new friends her own age, I was determined to help.

Also, we are sometimes criticised by the other colleges for not collaborating more, and I thought that this was an excellent project for the Sydney Colleges to work on together. Our work consists of raising money to assist Ukrainians who would like to live in college, and also in lobbying the universities to provide humanitarian scholarships for displaced Ukrainians (as they are otherwise charged full international student fees). The two Ukrainians who are currently freshers at Andrew’s are both outstanding students who are making a great contribution to the life of the College.

Is there anything you like to do outside of work to help you relax and switch off?

Reading, theatre, travelling, keeping fit and skiing. I particularly enjoy keeping in touch with former rugby players from SUFC, and I get to their games when I can.

We heard you are an avid reader! What are you reading at the moment that you’d recommend to others?

I have just finished Noah Rothman’s ‘The Rise of the New Puritans’, which is an excellent reminder of how seriously progressive philosophy takes itself, and tries to prevent people from just having fun. It was a present from my oldest son, and I am delighted to see all my children in tune with the College spirit.

1 Ian in the Rawson 1984 Rugby photo 2 Ian and his son Ewan at the 2023 University & Schools Dinner

Alumna: Lucy Cornwell (Fr 2014)

in Rosebowl Hockey, Basketball and Tennis. I helped to organise a Highland Ball, a Mothers’ Dinner and a Girls’ Night In (a personal favourite!). I made the most of the academic tutoring programs, and was the Honorary Secretary of the Students’ Club in my final year of residence. I have continued to be involved in the college since, contributing through the Taylor Scholarship Program and coming back for leadership and careers events.

Do you have a favourite memory you would like to share?

There were certainly some sporting and social events that stand out as highlights, but my fondest memories are definitely the everyday ones: whiling away the day in the Dining Hall; living across the corridor from my best mates; reading the weekly Food Secretary’s report; and, that feeling when I walked across the oval after a Wednesday afternoon’s class absolutely buzzing with excitement for the evening’s proceedings!

How did your time at St Andrew’s influence your life after College?

Lucy Cornwell (Fr 2014) recently moved to London to pursue a career opportunity that combines her skills as a lawyer with her life-long passion for tennis. During her three years at St Andrew’s, Lucy involved herself in everything from playing College sports to serving on the House Committee Executive and continues to stay connected to College and the friends she found here. She shares her advice for those considering a career internationally, what inspires her and the challenges she’s overcome to carve out her path.

Please tell us a bit about yourself – where are you originally from and where did you grow up?

I grew up in Cobbitty, a semi-rural community on the outskirts of Sydney. My particularly fond childhood memories are predominantly centred around outdoor adventures and activities, such as playing tennis, mucking around down at the river and riding my horse to primary school.

What parts of College life were you involved in?

I tried to get involved in as many areas of college life as possible. As soon as I stepped foot in Drew’s, it was hard to resist all it had to offer. I represented the College

The people I met during my time at Drew’s continue to have a big influence on my life. I am very grateful to have spent three years with a cohort of talented, unique and eclectic individuals, some of whom remain my nearest and dearest friends. I have no doubt we will continue to look back very fondly on our time at Drew’s together for many years to come.

As someone who has experienced being a part of the House Committee Executive team in 2016 as Honorary Secretary, what are some of the challenges you faced as a House Committee during your time?

Like all years, the House Committee in 2016 faced a range of challenges. We saw our priority as creating a fun and welcoming environment in which everyone could thrive in respect of their diverse passions. Ensuring that the freshers enjoyed their introduction to the College was made especially tough with the combination of tragic loss and media scrutiny, and as a student leadership group we were challenged with the task of striking a balance between retaining traditions while also turning a mirror back on ourselves and commencing an important period of cultural renewal.

Becoming a solicitor is a long process. Can you tell us about the different steps you have gone through on your career path and some of the most rewarding aspects of

the journey?

After finishing my degree (and taking a cheeky postuniversity gap year, which I would highly recommend), I spent 3 years in private practice at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM). During my time at KWM, I was fortunate to have a diverse range of experiences. These included: rotations through teams specialising in dispute resolution, technology and intellectual property; a 6-month secondment at Refugee Advice & Casework Services, where I prepared visa applications and represented clients from a range of countries at immigration interviews and hearings; and, a secondment to Colgate-Palmolive, where I reviewed, drafted and negotiated a wide range of commercial contracts and dipped my toe into the role of an in-house lawyer.

At the start of 2023, I relocated to London and am currently working as a Legal Counsel at the International Tennis Federation, the governing body of tennis. Having played tennis from a young age and experienced firsthand the social benefits of team sport more generally, I perceived my move to London as a good opportunity to find a role where my passion and legal skillset collided. I am loving being a part of the business, providing on-the-ground advice and supporting a range of different teams to reach their strategic goals. There is a huge variety of work, whether that is negotiating sponsorship/broadcasting agreements for the Billie Jean King and Davis Cups, representing the ITF in a range of disciplinary issues, supporting the organisation to have good sporting governance structures in place, or assisting with a broad range of other projects such as the development of the World Tennis Number or the launch of the inaugural world tennis eChampionship.

One of the more challenging parts of the journey was starting my professional career from my bedroom (thanks to COVID-19). This is especially so because, without a doubt, the most rewarding aspect of the journey has been meeting so many interesting and inspiring people along the way. I love working with and learning from people from different walks of life with different skill sets.

Your current role is Legal Counsel at the International Tennis Federation in London. How has the process and experience been in moving to a new country for work? Moving from Sydney to London is a fairly well-trodden path, particularly for junior lawyers. Starting the process of looking for a role in a new country was, at times, a little daunting. However, once I made the decision to move over

into the sports law world, I didn’t look back. I was lucky to already have family and friends over in London, and then to line up my role at the International Tennis Federation before landing, so I have hit the ground running and been loving every aspect of this chapter.

Do you have any advice for current students who may be interested in pursuing employment opportunities internationally?

Connecting with people on the other side of the world and the interview process does take time. So, if working internationally interests you, it is worth starting the process early. I would also recommend reaching out to your wider network for any tips, tricks, guidance or advice. It is honestly incredible how generous people are with their time and advice. On that note, if you are thinking of moving over to London (in law or otherwise), I would be more than happy to chat, so please reach out!

What do you like to do outside of your work?

Outside of work, you’ll find me doing any outdoor activity I can – from a morning dip at the beach, having a social hit of tennis or round of golf, hiking and camping, or backcountry skiing. It’s a bit harder to get my nature fix in London, but over here I am loving riding my bike to and from work and going horse riding in Richmond Park, and I’ve just signed up to learn how to row on the Thames (better later than never!).

What are you reading at the moment that you’d recommend?

With my move over to London, I thought it fitting to read ‘Wolf Hall’ by Hilary Mantel and, after finishing it, I went on a little excursion to Hampton Court Palace! With Wimbledon around the corner, I am now loving ‘My Dream Time’ by Ash Barty – such an inspiring and humble athlete and person. I am also a regular reader of ‘The Economist’ magazine – I find it super interesting and a fantastic way to keep up with current social and political issues across the world.

We thank Lucy and Ian for sharing a little bit about where their journeys have taken them after Drew’s. If you have some suggestions on who we should profile next please get in touch with the Advancement Team via alumni@standrewscollege.edu.au. Scan

Community Events

YOUNG ALUMNI BAREFOOT BOWLS

The College hosted its first Young Alumni Social event for the year on Friday 10 March - The Young Alumni Barefoot Bowls. It was an opportunity for young alumni to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and have some fun. Held at the Bondi Bowling Club, the event brought together around 40 young alumni who played barefoot bowls, caught up over drinks, and enjoyed each other’s company. A number of young alumni who attended expressed their interest in becoming more involved and have since joined the Young Alumni Committee. The next social event for our Young Alumni is scheduled for Thursday 7 September. Invitations will be sent out in the coming weeks!

PARENTS’ COCKTAIL EVENING

The College hosted our annual Parents’ Cocktail Evening on Friday 17 March to welcome new and returning parents for the upcoming year. The event was a resounding success, with a turnout of over 280 parents who were treated to drinks and canapes on the Forecourt and heard speeches from both the Principal and Senior Student, Hannah Hartnell (Fr 2021). The Jazz Ensemble’s musical performance added to the overall ambience of the event and contributed to a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests. It was a night filled with laughter, new connections, and a genuine sense of community among our Andrew’s parents. We cannot wait to host next year’s event!

ANNUAL 1954 FRESHER REUNION LUNCH

On March 29, we were thrilled to welcome back the 1954 Freshers to celebrate their 69th year since joining the College. Ten old friends reunited over a delectable threecourse lunch in the Senior Common Room. The Freshers had a wonderful time catching up on one another’s lives, reminiscing about the good old days, and sharing memories of their time at College. During the lunch, the group received an insightful update from our Principal, Rob Leach. The Freshers were thrilled to hear about the College’s ongoing growth and progress, making it a wonderful addition to their reunion. We are already looking forward to welcoming them back again next year!

MOTHER’S DAY

St Andrew’s College had the pleasure of hosting a memorable evening, the annual Mother’s Day Dinner. The students were overjoyed to express their gratitude for their mothers and acknowledge their tireless efforts. The evening took place on Saturday 13 May, beneath a fairy light marquee on the Oval, following pre-drinks on the Forecourt. The night was filled with melodies from the Jazz Band, dancing and laughter, making it an unforgettable occasion for all. Congratulations to our Mother’s Day Committee, Secretary Lucy Murray (Fr 2021), Sophia Wood (Fr 2022), Anna Hunt (Fr 2022), Annika Tonuri (Fr 2022), Rosie Mayne (Fr 2022) and Austin Wallace (Fr 2022) for putting on a fantastic evening!

REGIONAL REUNIONS - CANBERRA, NEWCASTLE & ORANGE

This year the Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Advancement, Director of Education and Director of Student Life travelled to Canberra, Newcastle and Orange for the St Andrew’s Regional Reunion Dinners. Alumni, parents, and friends of the College gathered at local venues to receive an update on the College’s progress while enjoying a delightful meal. The focus of discussion in all three locations revolved around enhancing St Andrew’s ability to attract and support exceptional students from rural and regional areas, encouraging them to join the College community. We are already looking forward to the Regional Reunion gatherings in the coming year!

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORKING BREAKFAST

On Wednesday 31 May, 70 young alumni attended the EY Centre in Sydney for the Young Alumni Networking Breakfast. The morning featured an inspiring panel that included Nick Perry (Fr 2002), Founder of Bailey Nelson; Jillian Boustred (Fr 2010), Founder of Jillian Boustred; Sam Clarke (Fr 2016), Co-Founder of Clipboard; and Matt Boustred (Fr 2015), Founder of ResusRight. The panel discussion, facilitated by Annabelle Scott (Fr 2011), focused on sharing key insights, challenges, and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Alumni had the opportunity to network while enjoying a delightful breakfast.

We thank everyone for their support at these events. For details on upcoming events in 2023, visit the College’s website.

On Saturday 11 February, St Andrew’s College Council hosted a special event to honour and farewell our former Principal, Wayne Erickson. The festivities commenced with a beautiful Chapel Service, where we gathered to reflect on Wayne’s impactful tenure as Principal for fifteen years. Following the service, guests enjoyed pre-dinner drinks on the Forecourt before making their way into the Dining Hall, led by the sound of bagpipes.

One of the night’s highlights was the unveiling of Wayne’s Principal’s portrait, a masterpiece painted by the esteemed Australian artist Graeme Drendel. In tribute to Wayne, the Reading Room was officially renamed The Erickson Room, a testament to his transformative leadership. Additionally, the Council has established a scholarship in Wayne’s name to support Government School Students seeking to join the College.

1 Wayne with his family 2 Sasha James (Kovic) (Chair of Council) & Wayne with the new Erickson Room Plaque 3 Wayne and new Principal, Rob Leach 4 The Bagpiper, Charlie Hunter (Fr 2014) 5 Guests during the evening in the Dining Hall 6 Wayne and artist Graeme Drendel with the unveiled principals portrait.

BIRD’S FAREWELL - DINNER

On Sunday 26 March, members of the St Andrew’s College community gathered for a special concert and cocktail reception to celebrate and bid a final farewell to our former Principal, Wayne Erickson. The afternoon was filled with musical performances from current students and alumni, who showcased their extraordinary musical talents. The performances resonated through the Chapel, captivating everyone in attendance.

Following the musical performances, the guests transitioned to the Erickson Room for a cocktail reception. The afternoon provided an opportunity for the attendees to share their cherished memories, express their gratitude, and bid farewell to a leader who has made a significant impact on the College community.

BIRD’S FAREWELL - CONCERT & COCKTAILS

1 Group photo with all concert performers 2 Guests enjoying the cocktail reception in the Erickson Room 3 Ben Adler, past Artist in Residence performing ‘Wilkommen Und Abschied’ 4 Janna Seeley (Fr 2013) with her cover of ‘Autumn Leaves’ 5 Wayne’s daughter Whitney Erickson & her friend Ellen Malone 6 Micah Papalii-Talanai (Fr 2020) & Jayden Soedirdja (Fr 2019) with their performance of ‘Angels Brought Me Here’

From the Archives: The man who replaced The Don

Concentrating on cricket after his retirement from rugby in 1924, Otto played five times for NSW between 1922 and 1925, and represented his home state of Queensland in twelve Sheffield Shield matches between 1927 and 1929, including three as captain. In November 1928, he was selected in an Australia XI and Queensland XI against a touring Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) team. Less than a month later, he found himself called into the Australian test team for his one and only test, replacing Don Bradman for the second match of the 1928-29 Ashes series.

In his remarkable cricket career, the great Don Bradman was only dropped once from the Australian men’s test team. Following his inauspicious debut in the first Ashes test of the 1928-29 series, Bradman was dropped to 12th man, replaced by a right-arm fast-medium bowler and hard-hitting middleorder batsman named Otto Nothling. Although this was to be Nothling’s only Test appearance for Australia, it earned him the distinction of becoming a dual international, one of only two men to have played test cricket and rugby union for Australia (the other being John Morris ‘Johnnie’ Taylor).

Otto Ernest Nothling (Fr 1919) was born on 1 August 1900, near Maleny in Queensland. The son of German parents who fled to Australia because of the Franco-Prussian War, Otto was educated at Brisbane Grammar School where he excelled at athletics, cricket and rugby. Accepted to study Medicine at the University of Sydney, Otto arrived at St Andrew’s College at the start of Lent Term, 1919.

Otto’s sporting prowess did not go unnoticed at St Andrew’s. He was a regular member of the College First XV, First XI and Athletics teams, as well as the University First XV. On the rugby field, Otto was an outstanding fullback who could also play on the wing and in the centre. From 1921 to 1924, Otto was NSW Waratahs fullback, playing 19 Tests. However, it was not until 1986 when the Australian Rugby Union announced that NSW games played between 1919 and 1929 would be elevated to Australian status (due to the absence of rugby in Queensland in those years) that Otto’s status as a test player was officially recognised.

On the athletics field, Otto competed in running, long jump and shot put at University. He also became –quite accidentally – a record-breaking javelin thrower, breaking NSW, Australian and Australasian records with his first three throws in his first javelin competition, representing Sydney in the University Games.

Described in the 1924 College magazine as ‘a bulwark in our inter-Collegiate teams for many years’, Otto’s sporting talents were recognised with State and University Blues in football, cricket and athletics. Away from the sporting arena, Otto was described as someone ‘whose cheery good nature has endeared him to all who have come into contact with him’. He also served on the committees of the Sydney University cricket, football and athletics clubs and the University’s Sports Union for a number of years.

After his graduation, Otto practised medicine for a brief time in Dubbo, NSW before returning to Queensland. He moved to Maryborough in 1929, where he married Mildred Horsburgh in 1932. Active in the local Maryborough community, Otto also served as an alderman and Deputy Mayor of Maryborough City Council prior to the outbreak of World War II. Enlisting as a medical officer in the Australian Army Medical Corps in 1940, Otto served in Egypt and Greece with the rank of Major. After his discharge, Otto became a dermatologist, practising in Brisbane, where he died in 1965.

Otto Nothling – sportsman, doctor, alderman, soldier, Androvian and much more than just the man who replaced The Don.

Tracy Bradford College Archivist

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From the Archives: Lest We Forget

Entering the Main Building vestibule, one cannot help but notice the large brass Honour Rolls that flank the main entrance. As we walk past them on our way in and out of the College, how many of us, though, pause to reflect on their significance and the contribution made by those men whose names are recorded there?

The Evening News of 12 November 1920 carried a report of the unveiling of the Honour Roll to the Andrewsmen who were killed in the Great War of 1914 – 1919. Unveiled by the State Governor, Sir Walter Davidson, the memorial comprised of a brass tablet engraved with 21 names, with two panels to be added at a later date with the names of all those who enlisted.

The suggestion to erect an Honour Roll to commemorate the students and ex-students of St Andrew’s who served during World War I was made by the Principal, Dr Andrew Harper. At its meeting on 16 December 1918, Council resolved to defer the consideration of the suggestion made by Dr Harper in relation to the Roll of Honour until his return to Sydney. Council discussed the matter of the Honour Roll on a number of occasions over the next 18 months or so, culminating in the unveiling ceremony in the Common Room (now the Erickson Room) on Friday 12 November 1920.

The WWI Honour Roll remained in situ in the Common Room until the mid-1950s. The Acting Principal, Rev Alan Dougan, advised the Council at its meeting of 19 November 1956 that the tablet had been taken out of the Common Room, noting that “he felt it should be re-erected in a suitable place in the College”. The meeting resolved that the Roll be placed on the wall in the Main Entrance Hall.

In April 1957, the Chairman of Council, Dr H D Raffan, submitted a sketch of a proposed Memorial Tablet to be erected by the St Andrew’s College Society in memory of those members of the College who lost their lives during World War II. This Memorial, mounted on the wall on the right immediately inside the front door of the Main Building and opposite the WWI Honour Roll, was unveiled on 1 December 1957. Stylistically similar to the WWI Honour Roll, the WWII tablet differs in that it lists only the names of those who died, a total of twenty-four Andrewsmen. Research undertaken to date suggests that 249 Andrewsmen served

during WWII, while the WWI Honour Roll contains 158 names. More than just names on a memorial, these were sons and brothers, friends and colleagues, sportsmen and academics, representatives of all the faculties, and from all walks of life. They served in all branches of the military, and a number of them enlisted in the services of other Allied countries, including New Zealand and Britain. They served in all major theatres of war, many of them recognised for

Philanthropy Update

Inside our Annual Philanthropy Report (published alongside this issue of Blue & White) you can read how our community raised over $900,000 in new gifts and pledges in 2022. So far this year, together we’ve raised a further $450,000 for scholarships, building projects and programs and as a result have surpassed our $7M Campaign total!

We are grateful for the continued support of our community: 104 individuals, couples, and families are contributing this year and over 630 people donated to the Campaign in the past 8 years. This is an incredible reflection of the generosity of the Andrew’s community!

On Monday 28 August we invite all of our donors to join us for the annual Founders & Benefactors Dinner, where we will celebrate and recognize philanthropic giving. We will also host our 1867 Circle members for their annual lunch later in the year to thank them for their commitment to the College via their planned giving. We have already had the pleasure of catching up with our Highlanders at the annual Highlander Club Evening in May. The numbers of Highlanders are growing and we are pleased to share that the newest member of the Highlander Club is our Principal, Rob Leach!

Whilst we have achieved our Campaign target, the reality is that there is always more work to do. Our Annual Giving appeal this year is focused on raising funds in support of increasing means-tested scholarships and the Main Building Bedroom Refurbishment. The Advancement Team met with our current students and scholarship recipients to find out what’s important to them and how the support they receive makes a difference. I encourage you to watch their stories in the videos we’ve shared on our socials in recent weeks.

We appreciate everyone’s contributions to advancing St Andrew’s – whether through monetary gifts, volunteering time or sharing stories and insights. I thank the alumni, parents and friends who have volunteered to attend professional development events, helped our students and alumni with mentoring or advice, and served on committees. It is inspiring to work with such a passionate community and I am excited about what we can achieve together for the rest of the year.

If you are interested in making a gift or getting involved please get in touch via T: +61 434 728 720 or E: advancement@standrewscollege.edu.au

Hannah Atwell Director of Advanement & Secretary to the Foundation

1 Denise Yim and Yim Family Foundation Scholarship recipient Lockie Townsend catch up at the University & Schools Dinner 2 The Highlander Club evening in May 3 L-R Paula Livingstone, Don Jamieson, Alex Halliday, Hilary Cairns, Wayne Erickson and Hugh Cairns at the University & Schools Dinner.

The St Andrew’s College Alumni Society meets bi-monthly and works closely with the Advancement Team to deliver a range of events and activities of benefit for the Andrew’s alumni community. If you have ideas, feedback or would like to be involved, please contact the Advancement Team.

Committee Changes

Don McNicol (Fr 1984) has recently replaced Cameron Ireland (Fr 1995) as Vice President. Sam McEncroe (Fr 2003) has replaced Jeremy Hoffman (Fr 2003 ) as Treasurer. Both Cameron and Jeremy remain on the Committee. Tom Coolican (Fr 2008) and Georgie Quigley (Fr 2012) have stood down given other commitments, and Georgie will continue to Chair the Young Alumni Committee. Our thanks to Cameron, Jeremy, Tom and Georgie for their contributions.

Proposed Change to Membership Structure

The Society Committee is considering a change to the Society membership structure. Presently, we have ten year memberships and we also offer an annual membership. The current memberships create a number of complexities in terms of maintenance of our membership records, the treatment of ten year memberships in our audited accounts and some confusion regarding what events non-financial alumni may or may not attend and at what cost. In short, the current structure creates some headaches and unwanted barriers.

We propose to move, like some other Colleges, to a model where there is a lifetime ordinary membership on payment of a one off subscription. Existing ordinary memberships would be converted into a lifetime ordinary membership by notice to existing members with an opt out provision. Costs to alumni to attend our events would not be conditional or differ in cost depending upon the term of ordinary membership. High value/ cost events such as our annual reunion dinner would continue to be ticketed and carry their own admission cost. Honorary life memberships will be retained. We are presently consulting with the Council regarding the implementation of this change and working through the details.

Pilot Alumni Mentoring Program

We are planning to launch a small pilot alumni mentoring program between older alumni and young alumni in the second half of the year. Please contact the Advancement Office at the College to express an interest to participate now or in the future.

Upcoming Events

Rosebowl Soccer Finals – Wednesday 16 August 2023

The Rosebowl Soccer Finals event is an opportunity for all alumni, parents and friends to cheer on the St Andrew’s women. The Society reserves a private space overlooking the oval and provides light refreshments on the night.

Young Alumni Social Drinks – Thursday 7 September 2023

The Young Alumni Committee are hosting another social drinks event at Verandah Bar in the city. Young alumni are invited come along and catch up with old friends and make new connections. This event is subsidised by the Alumni Society to ensure it is affordable and accessible for all young alumni.

SACAS Annual Golf Day – Friday 27 October 2023

The 2023 SACAS Annual Golf Day will be held this year at the Eastlakes Golf Club after the record attendance last year. The golf day is open to parents, alumni, staff and students. Ticket price includes lunch, an afternoon of 18 holes, cart hire and dinner with drinks to end the day.

SACAS Annual Dinner & AGM – Saturday 28 October 2023

Planning for our end of year black-tie reunion dinner is well underway. This event made a resounding return in 2022 with record numbers in attendance and we are looking forward to another great event this October. Reunion Captains have been appointed for most reunion years and an official invitation will be released shortly. We encourage those who wish to attend to purchase their tickets early to avoid missing out (as some did last year)!

Alex Rhydderch (Fr 1994, SS 1997) President of the Alumni Society

Awards, Achievements, & Honours

The College would like to congratulate the following alumni, students, parents and friends of the College on their awards and achievements so far in 2023:

Achievements & Awards

Australia Day Honours

We congratulate Professor Matthew Colless (Fr 1979) who has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the January 2023 Australia Day Honours. Matthew was appointed an AO for his service to scientific research, particularly to astronomy and astrophysics, and to professional societies.

Richard elected a Fellow

Congratulations to alumnus Professor Richard Payne (PG 2008) for being elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science! An international leader in the fields of organic chemistry and chemical biology from the University of Sydney.

Iver becomes Scientist of the Year

Congratulations to Professor Iver Cairns (Fr 1979), who has been announced as Scientist of the Year at the 2023 at the recent Australian Space Awards! Professor Cairns is the director of the Australian Research Council Training Centre for CubeSats, UAVs and their Applications (CUAVA), and the leading partner at Waratah Seed.

2023 NSW Young Woman of the Year Finalist

Congratulations to our 2023 Artist in Residence Lua Pellegrini for being named a finalist in the NSW Young Women of Year awards. Lua is a proud Wiradjuri woman who grew up on Darug country, is Chairperson of the NSW Youth Advisory Council and passionate about indigenous education.

Teddy named Captain

Congratulations to Teddy Wilson (Fr 2021), who has been named the Junior Wallabies Captain for 2023.

Sam represents Australia in Biathlon

Congratulations to Sam Martin (Fr 2021) who represented Australia and University of Sydney in Biathlon at the 2023 FISU Winter World University Games held in Lake Placid, USA.

Andrewsmen run 80 states in 79 days!

Rory Cheal (Fr 2018), Jasper Gotterson (Fr 2018), Sean Stuart (Fr 2018) and Max Cutrone have completed their challenge

that saw them run 80 consecutive marathons in under 80 days. In the process, they have raised over $214,000 for the Cancer Council!

Clares set sights on World Cup

We congratulate Clare Hunt (Fr 2017) on her debut with the Matildas in a match against Czechia in March. Furthermore, we are sending our best wishes to both Clare Hunt and Clare Wheeler (Fr 2017) in the upcoming selection for the Matilda’s 2023 FIFA World Cup squad, for which they are both in the provisional squad currently.

Phoebe makes International Cricket Debut

Congratulations to Phoebe Litchfield (Fr 2022) for making her international cricket debut against Pakistan at Alan Border Field in Brisbane in January. Phoebe became the first Australian teenager to hit an ODI half century on debut before going on to be named player of the match.

Alice selected for Hockeyroos Team

We congratulate Alice Arnott (Fr 2016) who was recently selected to join the Hockeyroos Team for the 3-match series against India in May, and the Australia A Team for matches against India in May.

Rohan wins 2023 Betty Cuthbert Medal

Congratulations to Rohan Browning (Fr 2016) for winning the Betty Cuthbert Medal for Best Single Performance of the Meet at the 2023 Australian Track & Field Championships.

Tom finishes first in 6633 Arctic Ultra

Congratulations to Tom Hunt (Fr 2017) who competed in the 6633 Arctic Ultra in March, a gruelling 617 km footrace in -40°C conditions. He finished in first place, breaking the course record by 23 hours. In addition to this, Tom also raised over $20,000 in support of ‘Walking with the Wounded’, an organisation which provides support for ex-servicemen and women.

Tom gains selection for Junior Wallabies

Congratulations to Tom Morrison (Fr 2022), who has been named as a part of the latest 41-man Junior Wallabies Training Squad alongside alumnus Teddy Wilson (Fr 2021). They are set to play against Fiji, Ireland and England in South Africa this June.

If you have news to share or know someone in our community doing great things, please let us know by emailing: alumni@standrewscollege.edu.au

Obituaries

The College has learned of the following deaths in our community. Our sympathies are extended to their families.

Mr Leonard Davies Ashburner (Fr 1953)

Mr Robert John Champion (Fr 1958)

Mr David Christopher Finch (Fr 1977)

Mr Thomas Mcallister Reid (Fr 1967)

Ms Sienna Mae Weir (Fr 2018)

Mr Ross Druitt (Fr 1957)

Prof Ian Nish CBE (Tutor - 1959-1962)

Resident Tutor 1959; Woodhouse Fellow 1959-61; Hunter Baillie Fellow in Oriental Languages 1962; Acting Vice-Principal 1962

If you know of any other recent deaths in our community, please contact: E: alumni@standrewscollege.edu.au | T: +61 2 9565 7302. Read the obituaries in full by scanning the QR code or visiting: www.standrewscollege.edu.au/obituaries