Tintern Grammar Golden High Tea Reunion Booklet

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Honouring our Legacy: Introducing The Golden Circle

Fifty years is a milestone marked not just by the passage of time; they represent imprints left on our hearts and memories. Today, we stand on the cusp of honouring not just a graduating class, but a legacy spanning half a century and beyond. Set against the backdrop of nostalgia and camaraderie, this inaugural induction into The Golden Circle promises an unforgettable moment in time. As we mark half a century of graduating individuals, it’s a time not just to reflect on the passage of time but to celebrate the profound impact left by generations of alumni.

This event is more than just a tribute to one graduating class; it is a celebration of the rich tapestry of alumni who have graced the Hawthorn and East Ringwood halls over the years. From early trailblazers to recent torchbearers, each holds a piece of Tintern’s history.

The Golden Circle serves as a beacon, drawing together alumni to reminisce, reconnect, and rejoice in shared experiences. It’s a testament to enduring bonds forged within the walls of Tintern —a testament to the enduring spirit of community that transcends time.

As we honour the past, embrace the present, and herald the future on a journey of remembrance and renewal, care is woven into the fabric of our celebration. Inducting the Class of 1974 and predecessors into The Golden Circle pays tribute not just to their achievements, but to their care for Tintern and its values.

Their legacy inspires current and future generations to strive for excellence and embrace Tintern’s community spirit and ethos of care.

Celebrating The Golden Circle is not just about individual achievements but the collective journey of our community; a celebration of shared experiences, cherished memories, and the unbreakable bonds that unite us as Tinternites. Together, we stand as custodians of a legacy built on resilience, perseverance, and commitment to excellence, ensuring that care remains at the heart of all we do - shaping Tintern’s future for generations to come.

Factis non Verbis

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

A warm welcome to you all at your Golden High Tea Reunion,

At Tintern, 2024 has certainly begun with a positive energy and enthusiasm across the community and this feels greater than in any year I have been here.

I offer a particularly warm welcome to your reunion this year. The events bringing alumni back to the campus are always occasions full of happiness and energy, accompanied by wonder at the changes seen. The return of our alumni also always offers the confirmation that Tintern alumni are life’s ‘doers’, regardless of their professions, pastimes or focus.

I very much look forward to joining you for High Tea again this year and I hope you enjoy a wonderful time with your peer year, and also make some new friends from other years.

If you would like to come and visit the campus outside the reunion, I would enjoy the opportunity to walk around with you, and I urge you to contact the Community Office and Di Lacey.

Best wishes to you all, and also to our alumni associations, for a calm, productive and enjoyable 2024!

Warm Regards,

Bradley Fry Principal

Jan Armstrong

Kelly-Lee Bell

Cassie Blainey BOYD

Nerida Blair

Venetia Bowen BROWNE

Ann Browning BAILEY

Lynette Carter BURGESS

Susan Clark

Sally Clarke

Karen Coffield

Vivian Cooke

Jo Crantock

Sarah Crisp

Elizabeth Dart LIVESEY-COLE

Zoe De Crespigny

Gina De Felice

Kveta Deans URBAN

CLASS OF 1974

Antonia Dingjan BARTLETT

Sue Dixon PHILLIPS

Kim Dudek ROOKE

Jane Eagger

Jacqui Edwards

Jane Elliott

Kirsten Fearnside LUCAS

Rose Finger

Ann Fisk WOOLHOUSE

Kate Fitzherbert

Belinda Fowler SHEAFFE

Mary Ann Furness MCINNES

Lynette Griggs HICK

Kristine Hall

Susanna Herd

Liz Hillenaar CROCKFORD

Barbara Hillman HUDSON

Jenny Horner

Kim Jacobson

Roslyn Jago

Kim James

Elizabeth Jenkins HOLLIDAY

Lisa Kenyon

Marguerite Kuhne

Judith Laidler

Deborah Lampard

Sally-Ann Land JACKSON

Jennifer Le Get

Merryl Lees

Elizabeth Letcher PEDERSEN

Iona Mackenzie

Rosemary McDonald DOUGLAS

Gair-Amina Miller CONE

Lea Anne Mills BOTSMAN

Katherine Mish

Judy Morris

Heather Opie THOMAS

Robyn Orr MCGIVERN

Penny Pengilley

Sue Peterson

Dianne Plattfuss HACON

Karen Raymond

Fiona Reeve

Sue Ryall FARMER

Fiona Saward

Elizabeth Schonfelder

Ann Shoebridge

Gayle Steinfort NETHERSOLE

Christine Sullivan JOHNSON

Guinever Threlkeld

Suzanne Tibb ROBERTS

CLASS OF 1974

Jenny Urbano THOMAS

Tracy Van Herwynen WEBB

Katrina Vincent PILKINGTON

Lyn Walker

Barbara Walters

Jayne Williamson

Anne Wyss SPENCE

Class of 1974

Armstrong, Jan (Class of 1974)

Browning, Annie (Ann)(Class of 1974)

Coffield, Karen (Class of 1974)

Crisp, Sarah (Class of 1974)

Dart, Elizabeth (Class of 1974)

Dudek, Kim (Class of 1974)

Fitzherbert, Kate (Class of 1974)

Fowler, Belinda (Class of 1974)

Furness, Ann (Mary Ann) (Class of 1974)

Griggs, Lynette (Class of 1974)

Hillenaar, Caroline (Liz) (Class of 1974)

Jacobson, Kim (Class of 1974)

Jago, Roslyn (Class of 1974)

Kenyon, Lisa (Class of 1974)

REUNION ATTENDEES

Lampard, Deborah (Class of 1974)

Land, Sally-Ann (Class of 1974)

Mackenzie, Iona (Class of 1974)

Miller, Gair-Amina (Class of 1974)

Pengilley, Penelope (Penny) (Class of 1974)

Raymond, Karen (Class of 1974)

Ryall, Suzanne (Sue) (Class of 1974)

Schonfelder, Elizabeth (Class of 1974)

Shoebridge, Ann (Class of 1974)

Urbano, Jenny (Class of 1974)

Walters, Barbara (Class of 1974)

Alumni

Allardice, Alison ( Class of 1958)

Clark, Gweneth (Class of 1947)

Culka, Maria (Class of 1965)

Franke, Lynette (Lynne)(Class of 1958)

Johnston, Deirdre (Class of 1955)

Lineham, Margaret( Class of 1959)

Mason Newman, Pamela (Class of 1964)

Rice, Cynthia (Class of 1968)

Rijs, Louise (Class of 1968)

Robertson, Carol (Class of 1980)

Sexton, Diane (Class of 1952)

Staples, Suzanne (Class of 1967)

Stewart, Mary (Class of 1969)

Swann, Anthea (Class of 1960)

Thompson, Dianne (Class of 1956)

Tumney, Robyn (Class of 1964)

Vance, Claire (Class of 1957)

Wright, Marion (Class of 1955)

Year Group 1974 - Year 12 (Form 6)

First Day of Junior School 1962

Janet Boyd, (YG1973)

Nerida Blair, (YG1974)

Heather Williams

Year Group 1974 as Year 6 in 1968

Year Group 1974 as Year 9 (Form 3K) in 1971

Year Group 1974 as Year 11 (Form 5DX) in 1973

Year Group 1974 as Year 11 (Form 5S) in 1973

Constance M Wood 1939-1968

Emma B Cook 1877-1910

1950 ‘s Boarders Picnic

By Deeds

THE MAKING OF DEEDS NOT WORDS OUR NEW SCHOOL SONG

Not Words is a song that unites us as one School, and pays homage to our past and our future.

To mark the significant milestone of creating a school song, we engaged the creative mastery of world-renowned composer Paul Jarman (composer of the Southwood Boys song) to create a School Anthem which brings our boys’ and girls’ voices together as one.

It had been an extended process of over two years, interrupted at times by COVID, where Paul worked with current and past staff and students. We were thrilled with the way he encapsulated the spirit of the School, honouring our past, present and future. We believe the Anthem By Deeds Not Words will fill the hearts of our School community with pride.

Paul visited our School on 25 August 2022 to host assemblies with our ELC, Junior School and Secondary School, where he shared the Anthem with our students for the first time, shared the creative inspiration behind the words and music, and lead our students in singing the Anthem. Students and staff embraced the words and sang with gusto on this uplifting day.

Paul also included in his visit small workshop sessions with music and choral students where he shared insights into his creative process.

We are very proud that we now have a combined School Anthem for Tintern Grammar to join the Tintern School Song and the Southwood Boys Song. The Southwood and Tintern songs, icons of our culture and history will continue to be celebrated and sung at the School’s significant occasions and events. From our past of Tintern Girls’ Grammar and Southwood Boys’ Grammar our wonderful School has developed, flourished, and is thriving.

To view the making of video please select here: https://vimeo.com/780556233

TINTERN SCHOOL SONG

Come Tinternites all young and old, near and far.

Lend your voices and swell our school song. Our school with its burdens well borne in the past, Its foundations laid steady and strong.

‘Tis by deeds, not by words, that we stand or we fall; So we’ll work with a will. Yes we’ll work one and all, For the welfare and honour of Tintern.

Of our homeland we’ll sing, young Australians are we, And in love of our country we’re one.

In our minds be the breadth of her wide rolling plains,

In our hearts the glad warmth of her sun.

‘Tis by deeds, not by words, that we stand or we fall, So whenever she needs us we’ll answer her call. And we’ll work for our own land, Australia.

To be true to our God, to our country, our school

And repay the great debt that we owe, Let our joy be in service with no thought of self, So that all those who meet us may know

‘Tis by deeds not by words that we offer our praise

To the school, and to those who, in earlier days, Helped to build the traditions of Tintern.

Class of 1974 BIOGRAPHIES

Ann Shoebridge

We have been around long enough now to have lived chequered lives. After beginning my professional life as a physiotherapist in 1980, I moved to Canada for five years to work in head injury and stroke rehab. There I spent a lot of time in the mountains hiking and skiing, and continued with the love of singing I had developed at Tintern. I came across the Alexander Technique while studying voice, saw it could be useful in the health field, and upon my return to Australia completed the teacher training. I needed job flexibility while raising three children and started teaching Alexander Technique from home. My ongoing involvement with music and performance eventually led to teaching for the MSO, the TSO, the AYO, Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company on their Australian tour, and the University of Melbourne’s music and theatre faculties. I completed a doctorate in musicians’ health in 2022, becoming part of an international community working in musicians’ health and education in the process. A particularly surreal moment was finding myself in London delivering a keynote address to colleagues from some of the world’s leading music schools, including Juilliard and the Royal College of Music. I now teach music students Alexander Technique for health and performance at the University of Melbourne Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Between ongoing teaching, research, a growing cluster of grandchildren, enjoying living in my community, and advocacy in the domestic abuse arena following a horrible crash-and-burn experience of my own, life is busy, challenging and fulfilling. Through all the triumphs and shipwrecks, some things have remained constant. Among the most precious are the love and loyalty of family and close friends from Tintern. These days I share a property boundary with Kate Fitzherbert; she shares her wonderful home-grown produce with me. Back when we were at school, no one could have predicted the places life would take us, although perhaps dancing the can-can in “1066 and All That” under Mrs Alvarez’ instruction was a bit of a foretaste. I am very grateful to Tintern for making possible the many paths that have made a lifetime of rich experience.

Susanna Herd

Hi everyone, sorry that I can’t be there with you. I haven’t retired yet so I will be at work. I’m currently working for an envirotech company that is developing low carbon footprint enzymatic recycling for different types of plastics, with a special focus on textiles. The aim is to infinitely recycle what already exists and to stop using fossil fuels to make new plastic. Trying to do something for the environment before I retire! Of my four grown up daughters, one is in Melbourne and the other three are scattered across the world in Cambridge UK, San Fransisco and New York. A good excuse for a bit of travel when I can. They are all career focused so no grandchildren as yet. Have a great day catching up and I hope to see you at the next reunion.

CLASS OF 1974 BIOGRAPHIES

Liz Crockford

After leaving Tintern, I studied full-time for six years and obtained my Master of Psychology (clinical). During my early graduate days, I was employed as a tertiary psychology tutor, a lecturer in psychology in student nursing programs and undertook clinical research at the Austin Hospital. Over the next eight years, I further developed expertise in the psychological treatment of substance abuse and drug dependence (the topic of my Masters thesis) and then moved into senior management and director roles of some Melbourne-based services. During this time, Mike and I married and we had our first two little girls, Serena and Chelsea. As a result of us both seeking change, we moved from our home in Monbulk to North East Victoria, where I undertook a management role in Disability Services with State Government. During the first two years of the move, along came our little twins, Felicity and Monique! It was quite a surprise to have another two! I continued to work for state government in the North East for almost twenty years, assuming many varied senior management roles in the departments of Health and Community Services, Human Services and Victorian Communities. I worked across many varied areas that included Acute Health, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Corporate Services, Strategic Planning and Emergency Management. After this time, I accepted a position as a director in local government for three years and then completed a further ten years with the Department of Education and Training, where regulation and compliance in Early Childhood Education and Care were my focus. At the end of 2021, I retired and now enjoy exploring Australia in our van and venturing to Europe, where we catch up with our two sweet grandchildren. Fortunately, we still have three of our kids in the country! I am also very fortunate to have my elderly mother living close to us, in care, in North East Victoria. Mike and I are volunteers at her facility, and so we’re rapidly developing a speciality in Aged Care! I also enjoy my water and land sailing, participating in amateur theatre, playing the saxophone, new vogue dancing and taking climate change action. I look forward to the 50-year reunion and have many fond memories of the school that took me through all of my primary and secondary school years. I still support Somner!!!

Belinda Fowler

Since our last reunion I have retired from being a full time Primary School Teacher. I now work casually for Deakin University mentoring the Preservice teachers whilst they are on placement. Our eldest daughter, Briony has returned to part time work and we look after her two daughters two day a week. They live in Mitcham and luckily during COVID they were within the 5km zone for visiting so we spent a lot of time with them. My leisure time involves catching up with friends, walking for exercise and to keep fit, holidays especially at the beach and reading. Looking forward to raising a class to old friends both with us and others who are in our thoughts.

Class of 1974 BIOGRAPHIES

Heather Opie née Thomas Class of 1974

On leaving Tintern I studied Textile Design at RMIT and worked in the industry I married Russell Opie and we have two daughters Sarah and Jessica who have partners and we have a grandson Archer. We have travelled to Asia; US ,Canada,UK and Ireland. We spend our time now with work, babysitting and time at Phillip Island where we have cottage.

Karen Coffield

I retired from my career in March 2022, and since that time have been able to pursue my diverse interests. I finished school and studied science and philosophy, traveled and studied some more. In fact I’ve been studying intermittently all my life! Travel opened my eyes to many wonderful and challenging experiences and possibilities. I completed Nursing and went to India for further studies in my other main interest of Classical Indian Dance, and graduated in Bharata Natyam there in 1985. I loved living in Chennai and when my husband, David, and I returned to Melbourne we always thought to return. I worked in Nursing, Midwifery, Maternal and Child Health, and as a Lactation Consultant throughout my career. This included 3 years in South India at a Primary Healthcare Centre, and in Sri Lanka after the Boxing Day Tsunami. We loved living in India for 2 years with our sons, Skanda and Rufus. And strong friendships were made over the years there, with many visits to our friends for family weddings and ceremonies and to keep these friendships alive. Always great fun. Back in Melbourne we’ve been working on revegetating a piece of land in Central Victoria, planting, with the help of family and friends, thousands of trees, shrubs and grasses. It’s really a changed landscape now with huge plant and animal diversity. But still lots more to do. I love bushwalking and camping, and gain so much from being in nature, whenever and wherever I can. I’m a supporter of Friends of the Earth, and have been involved in their forest campaigns, as well as with the Bob Brown Foundation in the Tarkine in Tasmania. I’m a recreational scuba diver, diving regularly in Asia and Mexico. One of my sons is a professional diver there so we regularly visit him and dive with him as well as eat great Mexican food and visits to amazing Mayan Ruins in the jungle with Skanda our son. Our other son Rufus lives in Darwin, an environmental lawyer, so visits to him involve bushwalking and camping, and cycling weather permitting. I’m still travelling a lot, even more since retirement! Including more recently visits to Japan for a Buddhist Pilgrimage on Shikoku I’m hoping to complete this year. I’m so lucky to have had so many opportunities in my life, since finishing at Tintern. But I want to acknowledge that Tintern’s education gave me the confidence to move out into the wider world and to try new things, and to be confident in making a difference.

Karen Coffield

Class of 1974 BIOGRAPHIES

Roslyn Jago

Hello to you all, and so wonderful to be catching up with you all for another reunion. Probably like most of you, I have spent a life time full of very interesting experiences, some enormous challenges, and with some hearty chuckles along the way. there is quite a profound experience that I had throughout the year of 1975; still to this day, I wonder how I managed it. I failed HSC in 1974, probably to the shock of my parents, and definitely to my own shock. I refused to return to school in 1975 to repeat HSC; what I decided to do was to repeat HSC by myself. I got hold of the blue handbook that set out every HSC subject that was examinable in 1975. I chose 4 subjects that I would do (only repeating English Expression, the other 3 subjects were new). I spent most days of each working week using the library at the university of Melbourne; and at lunchtimes would catch up with other old girls from Tintern and making some terrific new friends as well. As the year was drawing to a close, I registered to do the 4 HSC exams at the old exhibition building. I sat the 4 exams there; my last exam was on the final Friday afternoon of the 3 weeks of exams. I finished that final exam in 11/2 hours. Instead of going back over my paper for the remainder 1 1/2 hours, I stuck up my hand, handed in my paper, headed outdoors, and, with a huge smile on my face, I skipped all the way down to Flinders St station and caught the train home. I HAD FINISHED A 2ND YEAR OF HSC,

AND I HAD DONE IT ON MY OWN.

The following Monday, I boardered a plane with Susanna Herd, and we flew off to Europe, me with an open plane ticket. I received my HSC results when we were in Copenhagen....I had passed all 4 exams with very good results, and was offered my first choice of place at university. Not bad hey.

Class of 1974 BIOGRAPHIES

Kim Dudek

I don’t have much ‘new’ news, but felt I needed to add a few lines to the 50 Year collection!

Mark and I still live in Sorrento and we have a rescue dog (Covid pup) called Milo, a beautiful, big, golden Labrador, just over 2 years old! He had huge problems with separation anxiety when we first got him, but he’s changing to a model citizen now, perhaps because we’re always together!

My daughter, Lauren has returned to full time teaching at Tintern this year, predominantly teaching French and English and taking a choir. She still loves everything about the job and (of course) the surroundings! Her son William is now a third generation Tintern student, entering Prep this year after two years as an ELC boy!

My son, Nicholas is still living in London and has a partner, Ella and also a house in Walthamstowe, a ‘Fitzroy/Northcote’ type of suburb in London. He no longer works with the BBC, but was convinced to join IPL (International Literary Properties), with offices in London and New York. He’s visiting again in August and just after Christmas.

I spent my entire school life at Tintern and feel just so lucky to have been in those magnificent grounds and buildings. I enjoyed every class (except for sewing, and maths) and all the ‘extras’: travelling to sports on Saturdays, the tennis lessons and guitar lessons.

Of course the best thing, was the friendships I formed over the years. I still have a core group of girls, who I consider my ‘besties’ who were from Tintern origins - not many can say I’ve known these girls for 60 odd years when introductions are made!

We were all lucky girls to become Tinternites - thanks Mum and Dad, great choice!

Jenny Horner

I am so sad to be missing the 50 year reunion but I will be travelling overseas (which will be a joy in itself). Wishing everyone all the best and hope to catch up in the not too distant future. I have a wonderfully diverse life. I have been blessed with 4 wonderful children - Ben, Sam, Jesse and Nell and now my grandson Henry (nearly 3 years old) and another grandchild due in June. My working life has seen me have several different careers including librarianship and teaching but at heart I have always been a librarian. I have been lucky to have lived both overseas and in several states - Indonesia in the 1980s for three years; Townsville in the 1990s and the Northern Territory in the 2010s. Castlemaine, Victoria though is home. During my children’s younger years I lived in Castlemaine for 12 years later leaving for work. To my joy I returned to Castlemaine 3 years ago and am now happily living with my partner John on 4.5 acres of bushland on the edge of town. Currently my daughter and sister Annie live in Castlemaine, my son Ben, his partner and their son Henry, and my son Jesse and his partner live in Bendigo and my son Sam and his partner (and soon to be grandchild) live in Melbourne. Retirement is a joy with time for family, friends, travel, gardening and bushwalking.

Class of 1974 BIOGRAPHIES

Elizabeth Dart

Hi Everyone, Libbie Dart nee (Elizabeth Livesey-Cole) here. Hard to believe we’ve clocked up 50 years since being at Tintern. After leaving school I did nursing at the Alfred hospital, then went on to a public service job at the Dept. of Treasury. In 1986 I married Steve and we went on to have 4 children - Lucinda, Nicholas, Alec, and Felicity. We are now kept busy with 3 grandchildren Robbie (4), Abigail (2), and Charlie (4 months) and spend our time between our homes in Wheelers Hill and Rye. My sister Catherine was also at Tintern (class of 1985) and my 3 brothers Richard, James, and Andrew went to Yarra Valley Grammar. Our mum Dorothy has just had her 92nd birthday. Thanks for the lovely invitation to High Tea and looking forward to coming along. Best wishes to all, Libbie Dart.

Penelope Pengilley

I am still lawyering, 4 adult children with just the youngest, aged 22, at home! Eldest now in Byron Bay, our son is in Canberra, and second daughter is in Melbourne finishing a Masters of Public Health. Son and second daughter both have partners. After living in South Yarra and the Kew we now live in Rye and love it - have put in a new native garden that is really flourishing this year - although I also have my beloved rose garden! I am a devoted MSO subscriber, my youngest Lizzie and I do horses together and Ian and I have become fascinated by old movies especially Film Noir! I also have an interest in supporting para equestrianism and for a period was on the board of Equine Pathways Australia Ltd, Not much travel recently but have so many favourite places and would love to have more! Finally we have 2 very naughty Papillons who after our laid back Leonberger are at the other end of the canine spectrum!

Elizabeth Schonfelder

To be 66 living my best life, comfortable in my own skin.

Deborah Lampard

Still enjoying a rural lifestyle on our horse property on the Mornington Peninsula. Remain as MD of the educational consultancy firm PhillipsKPA and continue to enjoy working part time on some interesting education projects. Also love to work with our horses, some of which we bred ourselves. Our daughter and her partner live close by so lots of opportunities to see them. My husband and I are about to head off overseas for a trip through Vietnam and Cambodia which was originally planned for 2020 and will include a week in Hoi An with our daughter and her partner. Looking forward to catching up with those attending the reunion.

Gair Miller

30 years of marketing 15 of Education Now a full time artist (oil on canvas) Married, 2 grown children

Lisa Kenyon

Alumni BIOGRAPHIES

Mary Ann Furness

Our lives always turn out to be a little different to the one we expected while we studied at Tintern. Originally setting my sights on a teaching career I went on to graduate at Caulfield Institute of Technology in Illustration and Graphic Design. This path led to a career in publishing which I thoroughly enjoyed. While I was a Production Manager for Longman Paul (the NZ branch of Longman Cheshire) I became pregnant with my first son, Leigh. The family always took priority so I entered a new career working as a freelancer from home, illustrating primary, secondary and tertiary books. When my sons were older, I spent 3 years at Mimosa Publishing in Hawthorn as their in-house illustrator. Working with a dynamic design team I produced both props and sets as well as illustrations for primary education material. This was a highlight in my career. With over forty years in the publishing industry I have now left commercial work to enjoy my time as a full time fine artist. I specialize in painting Australia’s beautiful flora and fauna through my business Wattle Gum Studios, and hope my oil paintings of our beautiful wildlife encourages others to appreciate it too. In addition to my paintings, my husband, Jeremy and I also produce a range of children’s books under our publishing house - Raw Creative. These children’s picture books are sold throughout Australia and the UK. I have a family of four boys, three of which now live in their own homes and have excellent jobs. Leigh is married with two young children and works as a Civil Engineer. Warren, my second son, is a Veterinary Doctor and lives with his partner near the city. Tristan, my third son, is a Micaparamedic. He and his wife, also a Paramedic, live in Drouin and enjoy the county life. Hereward, my fourth son, is currently at university studying to become a Product Engineer. Like his father, he loves motorcycles and works part time at the local AMX Store. We live in Croydon North on about half an acre surrounded by lots of trees with birds and animals. It is truly a lovely place to live and bring up a family.

Retired in December 2023 after many years in Medical sales. Happily now, playing with a Ukulele band, line dancing, cruising and overall trying to stay upright !!! I loved my time at Tintern in particular my 4 years in the boarding house. Today though I am thrilled to stay in constant touch with several of my day bug girlies who I adore..... Happy 50th class of ‘74.

Alumni BIOGRAPHIES

Cynthia Rice

Wow how time flies! After leaving school I studied and became a teacher of the deaf. I travelled overseas as many young people do, got married and then had 3 children. Now I have 5 gorgeous grandchildren as well. As a severe nature and animal lover I became very involved in the horse and dog worlds. Now retired after many years teaching in special and Deaf education, I currently live a peaceful life in Yarra Glen with my 2 whippets and family visitors.

Kate Fitzherbert

I’ve spent most of my working life devoted to protecting the environment. This involved raising funds to buy land for conservation and writing articles and fundraising material to inspire the community to support environmental protection. As a result I have had the privilege to contribute to protecting over 1.2 million hectares of land, which is now a part of Australia’s conservation estate. Since retiring my efforts are more focussed on living a sustainable life and encouraging others to do that too. We are restoring the bush on our property, growing all our own fruit and veggies, composting everything and minimising our carbon foorprint as best we can. I also care for a large garden and support our son and daughter and their families mostly by caring for our four young granddaughters over two days each week, which is a constant source of joy. Its been a blessed life.

Margaret Lineham

Margaret is now in 83 and enjoying her retirement on her farm in Modella, Victoria. Since leaving Tintern she had a very full life, she studied nursing in the 60s, an occupation that allowed her to travel the world (back when you crossed the Atlantic in boats). In the 70s she returned to Australia to work in a small rural hospital in Koo Wee Rup. This is where she met her (now deceased) husband Harold Lineham. Together they ran a successful potato and beef farm, they had two sons. Margaret now has 6 grandchildren and enjoys the simple things in life such as gardening and probus club. Margaret is very proud of her days attending Tintern and enjoys telling her grandchildren lots of stories of the boarding house.

PAST STUDENT

GIVING

Alice Clague

Alice Clague was the Visual Arts Co-ordinator at Tintern commencing in 1974, retiring after 14 years. Alice says that, ‘Tintern is in her blood!’ and has stayed in contact with many of her students and the school over the years. In response to Covid19, Alice kindly shares some of her memories of Tintern.

In 1975, 10 works of art were selected for an exhibition in Britain to celebrate the Commonwealth, including a machine embroidery by Year 11 student Rosie Weiss. Rosie and Alice, along with other Tintern students, were invited to an exhibition at St Johns Home for Boys and Girls in Canterbury, where they were honoured to be presented to H.R.H Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. Alice recalls, ‘The protocol for this was included with the invitation. Shelagh Alvarez, English and Drama teacher, tutored Rosie and myself in the art of curtseying. However, when the time came, both of us were so overcome by the Princess’ stunningly beautiful violet-blue eyes and flawless complexion, we forgot to curtsey.’

Rosie’s work was based on her sketches of the sea at Wilsons Promontory, and her first venture into creative machine embroidery. Pictured is a close up of the detail from this very successful

venture. Rosie pursued a career as an Artist and Educator, you can see view work here: http:// www.rosieweiss.com/

During Alice’s time at Tintern the Art and Craft exhibition became famous in educational circles, including being recognised by the Education Department as an In-Service resource for teachers. Mrs Walton said in her newsletter in December 1985, ‘Mrs Alice Clague and her staff… are to be congratulated on the scope, excellence and presentation of the art and craft.’ The exhibition that year was opened by the Director of the National Gallery of Victoria, Mr Patrick McCaughey, who was extremely impressed with the girls’ work.

Alice left a lasting legacy. Her farewell in the Brook said, ‘Her influence on staff and students under her care has been profound; her positive leadership and personal example in the pursuit of excellence have long been recognised not only within the school community but in the wider educational world.’

CLASS STORY

Alice Clague Visual Arts Co-ordinator 1974 –1987

Each year the H.S.C. Art class travelled to Canberra to study the works in the National Gallery of Australia. The students were expected to research an art work relevant to our studies in The History of Australian Art and to make a presentation of their research to the group. This occurred after dinner at the motel where we were staying. In 1983 Georgina Knol, a talented art and music student chose a painting by Roy de Maistre. This suited Georgina’s interests very well for in 1913 de Maistre moved to Sydney to study music at the Conservatorium as well as art at The Royal Art Society. In 1916 De Maistre joined the A.I.F. but was later discharged suffering from T.B. During his convalescence he met with a doctor who was interested in the psychological effects of colour. This awakened de Maistre’s interest in music theory in which specific colours were related to musical notes. Prior to our trip to Canberra, Georgina was fortunate in procuring a set of coloured bells from a children’s toy shop, which perfectly matched the scale of “Red Major”. It comprised seven separately mounted coloured bells on a wooden turntable, painted in the colours of the spectrum – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, matching in tone the 7 notes of the A Natural Minor musical scale, a linear sequence of seven notes.

On the second day in Canberra we were assembled, together with an Education Officer, in front of Roy de Maistre’s colour music painting “Arrested Phrase from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony”. During the talk and after speaking with the Education Officer, I suggested that Georgina could demonstrate to all the sound that the painting represented. The demonstration brought the painting and the concept of” colour music” to life and was enjoyed by our class, our gallery guide and a growing audience as it went on. Soon more gallery guides were summoned and they too joined in the growing excitement. Even the attendants in the Cloak Room heard about this school girl who had brought a painting to life and thus brought great credit to herself and to her school.

Georgina went on to study at the School of Art in Canberra between 1984 and 1987 and had the opportunity to present this talk many times as a guest gallery guide on Sunday mornings. It is interesting to note that more research has been undertaken since then and the correct title of the work is now thought to be ”Colour Composition Derived from 3 bars of music in the Key of Green”

June Ward

Since retiring in 2004 from Tintern after 27 years in the Physical Education and Sport Departments, June Ward recently reflected ‘it’s been a period of befores and afters; before 2013 and after’. Where 2013 is remembered for her beloved partner’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing 7 months later.

After retirement, June continued working with the Tintern Swimming and Athletic Teams, along with some CRT work at Tintern and several other schools. Midst this, she and her partner travelled extensively including several trips across the Nullarbor to WA to visit her parents who subsequently passed away in 2008 and 09.

The ensuing years included more adventures to Queensland, NSW and of course Victoria.

in late 2014, sitting on the cliff tops at the back of Blairgowrie, June decided she needed a focus. And….an idea was born…. to solo bike across the Nullarbor.

Before she could embark on this new venture, she needed to be in peak physical condition. Some alumni will remember the ‘Wardie waddle’. After a couple of knee replacements June’s focus turned to fitness, a suitable bike for the journey, as well as a tent and other supplies.

In late April 2017, June’s quest began. She flew to Perth with bike and goodies and following a week’s stay with her sister, June began pedalling on the 28th April for her return trip home.

June fondly recalls, ‘I never doubted I would

complete this journey and it really was the trip of a lifetime. On my own, I traversed the Nullarbor on my trusty steed. A journey I had travelled too many times to mention. Some days were tough, some days I felt like I was flying! Tis amazing the inner strength and resolve you can muster when necessary. And so, some 3,539 kilometres, 6 weeks later and an average of 96 k’s/day, I returned home.’ June’s adventure streak continued, 2018 was her year to sky dive and then in 2019, for 4 months on the road in a car this time, June travelled through Central Australia to Darwin and across to WA where she swam with the whale sharks at Exmouth, on to Perth and the south of WA, and back to Victoria across the Nullarbor.

In the interim, between these adventures, June continues to enjoy her garden and building all manner of things.

2020 was to have been the Kokoda Track, however, Covid had other ideas for June and for each and every one of us.

When Australia opens up she is looking forward to further adventures in the outback …. on the dirt tracks…. the Gibb River Road, the Tanami, Birdsville and Oodnadatta tracks. Just to name a few.

When asked if June feels ‘stronger than ever’, she gives an equivocal reply, ‘Some days I believe so and then some days, not so. But that is life & that is reality. The future, however, is not ours to see! Que sera, sera!’

Lyn Bartold

Lyn Bartold first joined the Physical Education Department at Tintern CEGGS in 1972. She became part of a wonderful and enthusiastic staff, led by Margaret Hamilton (Headmistress 1969 - 1982). School life was always busy, with lots of sports, trips and social activities.

Lyn has fond memories of those days, “The outside swimming pool would get pretty chilly as Term 1 progressed, and the Pottery classroom (now the Heritage Centre) was home to my Form 2 class and I. As we did not all fit in the room for roll call, I stood on the steps with the girls around me!”

Leaving Tintern in 1975, for further study and her children, Lyn returned in 1982, welcoming new Principal Sylvia Walton (1982 – 2005). In 1983 Lyn became the Co-ordinator of both Year 9 and Outdoor Education. Year 9 became a year focussed on Outdoor Education, with three camps throughout the year.

1986 saw Lyn take on a different role, that of Tintern parent, with her daughter Amy studying from Grade 3 to Year 12, “Fortunately, we had an excellent relationship at home and school. Amy benefited from all of the wonderful offerings that

were available to her at Tintern and she has great memories of her time there.”

It was the early 90s that saw Lyn start the Tintern Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Affiliated with the Victorian Rhythmic Gymnastic Association, they held many competitions in our gymnasium and produced some successful gymnasts.

In 1991 Lyn was appointed Director of Physical Education, followed by Director of Co-curricular Activities from 1998. In this position she oversaw all aspects of school activities outside the classroom. These included trips, tours and camps of all sorts, as well as the School Musical, Rock Eisteddfod and much more.

Jenny Collins came on as Principal in 2006 (2006 – 2014) and Lyn retired in 2009. Since retiring, and now with Bradley Fry as Principal (2015 to current), Lyn has continued as Costume Director for every Tintern Musical and loves to keep that connection to the school.

Lyn says, “I feel a very strong connection to Tintern and love to have the opportunities to return, through the Musicals and events. I have many friends whom I met at Tintern and wonderful memories. I am often stopped by ladies who say “Hello Mrs Bartold, you taught me at Tintern”, and the conversation begins!”

STAYING IN TOUCH

TOGA & TGA Committee

Welcome back to Tintern. If this is your first time since leaving then there will be plenty of changes for you to see. I know that every time I am here I notice something new.

The fenced-off area between the Bush Car park and the Administration building which had goats in it! When I was at Tintern back in the 1970s, this area was out of bounds.

Life changes and evolves and so does Tintern. Tradition is still strong however without change we cannot learn or grow. I love coming back to Tintern to see these changes and am looking forward to hearing the new school song which reflects the current school. Our old school song will still be around as are many of the experiences - such as the farm and I am grateful to be able to be here today watching you mingle with past peers.

We have all grown, changed and evolved since school and please enjoy today with new eyes, listen to your school friends as they are now, be interested and most of all laugh with those with whom you have shared many experiences. Factis non verbis.

If you would like to join TOGA with a once off $75 Life membership fee to support their ongoing legacy please download a membership form here: https://www.tintern.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ Tintern-Old-Girls-Association-form.pdf and email to TOGA@tintern.vic. edu.au

Carol Robertson (Hogan YG 1980) TOGA President

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The new Tintern Grammar Alumni (TGA) and TOGA (Tintern Old Girls Association) play important roles in our community, understanding the importance of maintaining the links with our past.

Enriching the present and building for the future of our school and our Alumni.

We are committed to preserving our history and maintaining our connections both past and present, creating ongoing memories, providing valuable networking opportunities and a continued historical legacy for our future alumni.

TGA TOGA committees meet throughout the year and together with the School these committees create opportunities through events, activities and communications supporting a vibrant, healthy and inclusive alumni community.

A membership fee is paid to the TGA upon enrolment. Alumni from previous years are welcome to join by downloading a membership form on our website: https://www.tintern.vic.edu.au/community/alumni/ and emailing to alumni@tintern.vic.edu.au

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