The Trinity Grammarian - July 2017

Vol 32 No 2 July 2017

VALE DONALD MARLES OAM

Don Marles with his 1992 school leaders - Tim Harris, Richard Kjar, Ian Fenech, Stephane Levinson and Perry Papacostas - in the Headmaster’s Study in Henty House

On 18 April 2017, Donald ‘Don’ McLeod Marles OAM was farewelled in a moving memorial service at the Chapel of Holy Trinity, a building whose construction he had initiated. After graduating from the University of Queensland, Don held his first teaching position at a small school in Maryborough, Queensland. He moved to Brighton Grammar, then to Geelong Grammar where he spent six years in the position of Deputy Headmaster and Head of Corio and coached their First XI Cricket team. He also found time to teach in England at two schools, Wellington College and St Edward’s School. In 1979, Don became the seventh Headmaster at Trinity Grammar and throughout his tenure of 14 years he continued to teach Year 12 classes in mathematics. He saw these classes as a way of keeping in touch with the boys, whom he considered motivated, mature and a pleasure to teach.

As Headmaster, Don undertook the responsibility, with the Council’s expertise, for charting the direction and expansion of the School, to cater for over 1000 students, 80 teachers and 40 support staff members. At the same time, Don enjoyed personal associations with students and staff and embraced their suggestions. As an educator he knew that every individual makes their own mistakes and can be proud of their own achievements. During his tenure, Don led the School into a new era of growth, capital development, and academic, artistic and sporting excellence. He also had a firm commitment to ensure that a Trinity education was accessible to as many as possible.

Don had left a country, coeducational boarding school with spacious grounds for a city, boys’ day school on a site where space was at a premium. His first innovation was to support the purchase of land at Bulleen to develop a sporting complex and launched a fundraising appeal: ‘Trinity - Building a Future’. At Kew he organised for the reconstruction of Merritt House, a former boarding house, which would be transformed into a Music Centre, with a small area on the ground floor set aside for a chapel. Don then established a Development Office to promote public relations and initiate marketing strategies. In the following year, Arnold Hall was renovated and a swimming pool completed. In addition, computer studies was introduced as a subject.

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A property at Lake Eppalock provided the School with the Leppitt Outdoor Education Centre. During 1987, the single storey northern part of Henty House was demolished and a new wing was built for administration, senior classes and teaching staff. The Parents & Friends Hall was renovated and a pavilion provided at Bulleen. In 1990, the Poynter Building was opened to provide a computer centre, a common room for Year 12 students and a cafeteria. In the same year, the School held its first Open Day. While the activities at Kew and Bulleen were underway, Don encouraged the introduction of annual school treks to Nepal, visits to Indonesia and exchange students from Japan and Borneo.

Don’s contribution to education did not end at the gates of the School. He became Chairman of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, Victorian Branch, from 1987-1988; Secretary (1985-1986); Member of the General Committee (1987-1988); and Member of the Council of the Associated Registered Teachers of Victoria (1985-1990). Don retired at the end of the 90th year of the School’s history. He had revised the curriculum, and had listened to staff and students’ opinions and aspirations with respect. He considered that it was a privilege and an honour to be Trinity’s Headmaster. Don often mused how the students who arrived en masse in the mornings were as diverse a group as you could think of. Each was moulded differently. They varied in age from five to 19 with vastly different talents. Some had a great number of gifts, while others seemed to struggle to achieve success in any area.

They had their likes and dislikes; they had their friends and boys that they were not so friendly with. In this context, the task of achieving a happy school did not fall into place automatically; it required a great deal of skill to be exercised on the part of teachers. Don provided leadership, and with care, warmth and affection, he assisted Trinity students to become independent and self-disciplined citizens.

DR JANE MAYO CAROLAN Archivist

FROM THE HEADMASTER ‘Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.’

- Carl Jung The symbol of a bumblebee can mean many things.

In the wake of the bombings in Manchester, there was a proliferation of bumblebee tattoos in solidarity with the city and the victims. The worker bee has been representative of Manchester since the Industrial Revolution, a symbol of the city’s hard-working past.

Manchester’s textile mills were described as ‘hives of activity’ in the 1800s, and the bee analogy stuck.

The recent events seem light years away from Manchester’s euphoric exuberance when it hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games. At those games, a teenage Australian athlete stormed to success in the 400m hurdles leaving all in her wake. On finishing, the young Jana Pittman pointed to the tattoo of a bumblebee on her abdomen and explained its symbolism to her.

‘Aerodynamically, the bumblebee cannot fly,’ she said, hardly breathless after the effort of running a lap of the City of Manchester stadium and clearing ten hurdles.

‘It doesn’t know this, so it goes on flying anyway. Their bodies are really big but their wings are really small.

They are like an emu. They shouldn’t be able to fly but they do anyway. It means I’ve been given this body. I’m capable of anything. I’m only limited by my imagination.’

Jana Pittman occupies a strange place in the Australian psyche, but I have always admired her self-belief; her self-esteem, from the outside at least, seems unshakeable.

I very much agree with American psychologist, Dr Louise Hart, when she writes, ‘Self-esteem is as important to our wellbeing as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.’

Self-esteem, whilst a human construct is, I feel, an invaluable one. In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value. It is often seen as a personality trait, which means that it tends to be stable and enduring, but importantly, it can experience significant fluctuations over time. Trinity’s visionary seventh Headmaster, Don Marles OAM, who is farewelled on the opposite page, understood the value of teaching for self-esteem. He ensured that there was care for each boy, and emphasised the nurturing of the unique gifts and strengths of each individual. He also saw the importance of providing a broad palette of activities, in order to develop boys holistically. By following this philosophy, and giving our boys opportunities from the earliest years to find their passions, to explore their intellectual, physical, emotional and artistic selves, we are actively seeking out an arena for our boys to experience success, to receive feedback and to grow their self-esteem.

Part of our drive to develop self-esteem in our boys is to future-proof them. We know as teachers and parents that we cannot protect them from hardship and misfortune, so giving them the necessary tools and mindset to be resilient and strong in the face of setback is vital. Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote: ‘No one can make you feel inferior without your consent’ and at Trinity we strive http://www.apa.org/monitor/dec02/selfesteem.aspx Dr Jennifer Crocker – a psychologist at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research

Dr Michael Davies with the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP at the opening of the Centre for Business and Social Enterprise

to give our boys enough self-awareness to have a positive frame of mind in the face of unfair feedback or harsh comparison. We want our boys to reflect on feedback and have the strength to act on fair criticism, but not to continually judge themselves because of nagging self-doubt. We want our boys to leave Trinity and go out into the world serving their communities, building healthy relationships and shaping futures; to drive their self-esteem from their experience of triumphing at their own level in their own area of passion. Not every boy will achieve an ATAR of 99.95, but a sense of achievement can come from getting an 80 when you may have got a 70 were it not for hard work and determination. You can derive self-esteem from debating, from drama, from art, from service to others. You do not need to be the full-forward of the First XVIII to draw significant self-esteem based on your physical attributes; anyone who has carried a heavy pack in the rain will concur!

Psychologist, Dr Jennifer Crocker, writing for the American Psychological Association, found that students who based their self-worth on external sources, such as appearance and approval from others were not as resilient as those who were focused on goals ‘larger than their self’.

At Trinity we want our boys to develop their selfesteem from the knowledge that they will always strive towards personal excellence, be truthful with themselves and others, have the humility to concede where they need to improve, but also to take plaudits when deserved, have a personal integrity that informs them through life, an internal and external courage and finally, an innate drive to serve others.

Our boys don’t need to have a bumblebee tattoo.

They are reminded on a daily basis that as Trinity men they are bound only by their hard work, their determination and their imagination.

DR MICHAEL DAVIES Headmaster

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TRINITY SCHOLARS

Music Scholars Every year we celebrate and acknowledge the virtuosity of our finest musicians at the Music Scholars’ Concert.

Their continual pursuit of excellence inspires and influences other musicians in the School, motivating and encouraging them to aspire to greater technical, inventive, and creative achievements. The Scholars’ Concert provides a valuable solo performance opportunity in a formal concert environment, where students demonstrate their developing skills for an audience of peers, family and staff.

Many boys have achieved mastery of more than one instrument, and the number of musicians with Diploma level awards continues to grow.

Jun Kim, Anand Bharadwaj and Lachlan Collins

Associate of Music (AMusA) and Licentiate of Music (LMusA) acknowledge those who possess musical maturity, technical strength, stamina and flexibility, and clear appreciation and understanding of stylistic nuances and interpretation. These Diplomas are notoriously difficult to attain, however, Trinity musicians are well represented in this realm.

Premier’s VCE Awards 2016 Victoria celebrates outstanding achievement in the VCE through the Premier’s VCE Awards. Only 25 students in Victoria were awarded the Top All-Round High Achiever Award; in 2016 two of these were Trinity students Lachlan Collins and Jun Kim. Furthermore, current Year 11 student Anand Bharadwaj, who was only in Year 10 when he completed the course, won a VCE Award for French.

Matthew Mulherin and Daniel Gu

2017 MUSIC SCHOLARS: Year 7

Hadyn Tang with Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO

World Mathematical Olympiad It is the goal of many aspiring mathematical problem solvers to represent their country in the World Mathematical Olympiad.

To achieve such a goal one first needs to perform at the highest level in the Australian Mathematics Competition, the University of Melbourne Mathematics Competition and in other recognised enrichment programs. Success leads to an invitation by the Australian Mathematics Trust to enter the Australian Intermediate Olympiad, the Asia Pacific Competition and the Australian Mathematical Olympiad. Continued achievement leads to participation in the Sydney and Melbourne Olympiad Selection Schools. It is from these that the five best mathematicians (from any age group up to Year 12) are chosen to represent Australia in the World Mathematical Olympiad.

Trinity’s Hadyn Tang (Year 8) has achieved exactly that and he will join four other young Australians in Brazil during July 2017 to compete on the world stage. Hadyn was presented with his Olympiad Blazer at Parliament House in Canberra on 19 June and has been busy preparing for the Olympiad in recent months.

Hadyn is the first Year 8 student in the history of the Australian Olympiad to be selected for the team and the youngest Australian participant since the legendary Fields medallist, Terry Tao.

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Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Year 12

George Koutrouzas – Violin Lachlan Chen – Violin Max Zhang – Oboe Zachary Dubow – Flute Sejune Park – Violin Daniel Gu – AMusA (Flute and Piano) Samuel Li – AMusA Distinction (Violin) Zac Sumarno – Violin/Viola Rocky Zhou – Tuba/Piano George Mildred-Short – ‘Cello Weigang Xie – Alto Saxophone Norton Chen – Oboe Tim Hannan – Double Bass Matthew Mulherin (2017 Co-Captain of Music) – AMusA Distinction (Flute)

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS Congratulations to Nicolette Fraillon, who was awarded an AM for service to the performing arts, musical performance as a conductor, arts education and to women. Nicolette attended Trinity to complete her final year of schooling, while still being enrolled at Preshill, in what was almost the forerunner to the Coordinate Program.

Jim Higgs (OTG 1963-67) was awarded an OAM for service to cricket.

Year 9 students collaborating in the classroom

We are proud to announce that Trinity has recently been selected as a Microsoft Showcase School.

Our connection with Microsoft began in the early 1990s when we became the first Australian school to use the Microsoft Office suite in an educational setting on student laptops. Bill Gates wrote to the then Trinity Headmaster, Peter Crawley: ‘I want to thank you, the Trinity Staff and the Trinity students and parents for showing Microsoft and educators worldwide what can be achieved when a dedicated team is in pursuit of a noble vision. There is no doubt that your school is one of the world’s outstanding leaders in the educational use of our software.’

Being a Microsoft Showcase School recognises that our school remains one of the world’s outstanding leaders in the educational use of Microsoft software. Our students develop their skills and understanding of the nuances of digital tools through their experiences both in and out of the classroom.

They are confident users and manipulators of technology, aptly able to demonstrate how they make use of a range of digital tools, including the Office 365 suite. They collaborate on documents with each other and their teachers, who make extensive use of OneNote Class Notebook features.

They create a range of media using digital tools, including 3D modelling and printing. Through discrete instruction, scaffolding and daily immersion, our boys are enabled to become the digital citizens they need to be in this globalised society.

Trinity invests in its IT infrastructure, and in having a robust and secure network. Classrooms are well-equipped, each containing an interactive touch panel. Many services are cloud-based.

Our highly skilled IT team is currently undergoing a digital workplace transformation project, using the full range of Office 365 tools to automate our systems and workflows. Future projects will involve analysing academic data, and developing the Azure platform using tools such as Flow and Forms.

Through technology, Trinity aims to be more efficient, effective, and more enabling. We are proud to collaborate with Microsoft as a dedicated team jointly pursuing this noble vision.

SUE FELTON

Director of Development and Community Relations

BEN RYDER Director of Innovative Learning

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE CENTRE FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Dr Michael Davies, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Bishop Lindsay Urwin with Year 12 students (clockwise from top right) Jack Polis, Jack Petereit, Christopher Graham, Russell Farmer, Pedro Li, Denis Curnow, Lachlan Moore, Oliver Holberton and Alex Boyd

On Friday 24 March, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP officially opened our Centre for Business and Social Enterprise (CBSE). While Arnold Hall, the first building constructed after the founding of the School, made way for the new development, it has certainly not been forgotten. The Opening took place in the new 250-seat lecture theatre which has retained the name of the original building, Arnold Hall, and also its original honour boards.

After a wonderful performance from our Year 7 and 8 String Ensemble, an Acknowledgement of Country was delivered by Dadirri Officer, Kelvin Williams. Chair of Council, Garry Ringwood, provided an opening address, during which he quoted Cecil McCrae, the architect of the original Arnold Hall:

management, will be taught alongside those subjects designed specifically for Trinity students such as Entrepreneurship and Environments (caring for our society and the natural world), as well as the soft skills needed in today’s commercial environment, such as debating and public speaking.

Our drivers of community service: the Director of Outreach and our four Chaplains, will also work within the CBSE, with our Dadirri (meaning deep listening) Coordinator and Dadirri Officer also being part of the bustling community of the Centre, guiding and informing our students.

‘Features are being introduced (into the building) that are more in keeping with climatic conditions and more characteristic of national traits. Environment is becoming a greater source of inspiration. We are building with brains …’

Teaching within the CBSE will be innovative and relational, very much part of the Trinity tradition. We envisage boys having conversations in Kenya, setting up microloans and small businesses in the Philippines, and balancing the books for businesses in Rwanda. In this way, our students will not only learn the skills of entrepreneurship, but also the power and possibility that they possess as potential future business people in a global environment.

The Right Reverend Lindsay Urwin OGS, Bishop to Anglican Schools, provided the Blessing and Dedication, and School Captain Rishabh Mishra, delivered the students’ response.

Guests were taken on tours of the new building by our students – who are already enjoying their new environment and feeling very much ‘at home’ within the Centre.

The Headmaster, Dr Michael Davies, outlined his vision for the Centre, where the triple bottom line mantra (people, planet and prosperity) will be addressed. Classic commerce subjects: economics, accounting, legal studies and business

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SUE FELTON Director of Development and Community Relations

FROM THE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Matthew Melican and Christian Khamly

Some of the children interacting with a sculpture at the Heide Museum of Modern Art

Nishantha Rudolph and Paul Siamos

‘The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences. We must widen the range of topics and goals, the types of situations we offer and their degree of structure, the kinds and combinations of resources and materials, and the possible interactions with things, peers, and adults.’

-Loris Malaguzzi The ‘language’ of a child does not simply involve using verbal skills. From the world-acclaimed programs in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia we know the ‘language’ of a child refers to the many ways used by children to discover, communicate and learn. It is believed that learning and play are not separate, but actually interrelated, recognised as different ways of learning and, as such, should be valued and nurtured within the learning environment.

These ways of learning may include drawing, dance, dramatic play, music, modelling, movement, construction, sculpting or painting, to name just a few. They encourage a child to incorporate their five senses, as well as allowing for hands-on experiences.

To extend the children’s interests in the arts and to develop and reinforce recent discussions and experiences, the children in the Four Year Old Group visited the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen to view a variety of art exhibitions, explore the sculpture park, and participate in a workshop.

According to Sara Choi, Education Program Manager, at the Zimmer Children’s Museum in America: ‘Museums offer a dynamic opportunity to expose children to experiences and explore new things in a rich and educational environment.

Through interactive exhibits and hands-on play, children have the ability to take ownership of their own learning and develop and explore their own curiosities. This unique exposure provides the foundation for creativity, critical thinking, and connection to the world around them.’

This was certainly evident with our visit to Heide. The children expressed wonder and enjoyment when they explored the vast gardens with their many inspirational and unique sculptures and works of art. The Charles Blackman ‘Schoolgirls’ Exhibition gave them an insight into contemporary images, shadows and children at play.

According to the Reggio philosophy, ‘Materials are important.

They draw us in, and make us want to stay, explore, create and wonder. Materials are carefully selected to enhance learning and discovery.’

The educators from Heide spent time talking to the children through open-ended inquiry and engagement and allowed them time to explore the works of art in a manner which encouraged them to connect to the art in their own way. They then participated in an art workshop and created their own piece of sculpture to bring back to the Early Learning Centre.

They learnt about colour, texture, expression, shadows, body spatial awareness, nature, building and so many more creative ways of seeing and thinking.

After a busy morning of exploration, children, parents and educators shared a relaxing lunch break before further opportunities for discoveries in the gardens, sculpture park and climbing tree.

This excursion opened up new possibilities for the children… to look carefully, think critically and explore new experiences in a rich, open-ended manner. The focus for the children on our return to the Early Learning Centre was on incorporating sculpture and painting and expressing themselves through a range of different artistic media.

We wish to thank the parents who supported us on the excursion as their involvement helped us gain much valuable information from the children, particularly by recording their dialogue. We encourage all parents to spend time in the Four Year Old Room, observing what the children have created and reading their interpretations of their artwork.

NAOMI WRIGHT, ANNE CAPOULEAS AND CLAIRE BAILLIE

Four Year Old Group Educators – Early Learning Centre

They extended their knowledge of colour, texture, creative expression and imagination. They have gained a wide variety of skills as well as individual self-expression demonstrated in their experiences back in the ELC classroom.

We encouraged the children to think, see and wonder, to marvel, explore and experience all the gallery and grounds had to offer.

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FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Junior School students listen intently at the ANZAC Assembly

THE VALUE OF EXCURSIONS

THE ART OF CREATION

You may recall the thrill and excitement you felt about going on an excursion with your class when you were in primary school. These days, the same feelings of anticipation and delight are present for our boys.

Throughout Semester One, the Year 5 and 6 boys explored new technology and electronics in Art. Using Makey Makeys and the coding software Scratch, the Year 6 students produced interactive artworks with sound. The Year 5 boys used 3D printing to create models of characters, and combined embroidery and circuitry for LED lights in their designs.

The differences between excursions then compared to now are threefold: the variety of locations and activities available to students, the deliberate learning intentions planned by the staff, and the expectation that students will use the experience to investigate a specific concept.

The Junior School is moving toward a concept-based curriculum whereby experiences, knowledge, skills, attitudes and action are investigated by the boys so that they can construct an enduring understanding. Students travel to investigate how something works, how it relates to our lives, how it’s connected to other things, or how it’s changing, so that they have a chance to develop an understanding of their universe and to apply their knowledge and skill.

There is nothing ad hoc about this; teachers deliberately plan learning activities so that students can respond to their learning in a meaningful way.

So far in 2017, Trinity boys have visited working farms and orchards, art galleries and public artworks around the CBD, environmental parks, state forests, traffic schools, medieval castles, nursing homes, aquariums, symphony orchestras, Lego Education Centres, markets, libraries, heritage villages, living museums, dead museums, theatres, zoos, Botanic Gardens, writers’ festivals, rockpools, parks and airports. This list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the many learning activities which occurred outside of the classroom.

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The Junior School boys also had work exhibited by Independent Schools Victoria and at Zart Art. Their artwork was on display to the general public in Federation Square at The Arts Learning Festival, at No 1 Spring Street, and in the Zart Gallery.

CODING

STRINGS CONCERT

Coding is a basic 21st century literacy, and one our children can’t afford to miss out on, but if you have spoken to your boys about coding, you already know this! Starting young gives them an edge, and starting with something fun, that they actually enjoy, means they learn faster and more effectively.

All of the Trinity string players came together to create a delightful program at this year’s Strings Concert. As the performers ranged from Prep to Year 12, the musicians had an opportunity to demonstrate their own ensemble work, and to listen to and be inspired by other groups as well.

It is for this reason that the School has introduced a new after school cocurricular group for Year 5 and 6 students, which has been extremely popular. The boys thoroughly enjoyed coding with toys such as the Sphero and Scratch, and they have been designing games, which have a variety of levels, lives, scoring systems and challenges. More recently, the boys have also learnt how to code a new toy, called Cubetto, which they will share with their buddies in lower primary. This is the latest entry in the trend of games and toys designed to teach programming concepts to young students and the boys are looking forward to programming these with their buddies.

In the previous school holidays we also ran a very successful Code Camp, which was held over three consecutive days. Over 50 boys and girls learned how to code using the program Stencyl.

Coding in practice

Saxon Barry, Alastair Murphy and Jonathan Dang

While there were many wonderful moments, some highlights of the concert were: • the very impressive Junior Piano Trio featuring Alexander Chieng, Oliver Wilkie and Thomas McMillan • the virtuosic Bach Concerto for two violins featuring all of the Suzuki violins and the Senior Orchestra • the swoony ‘A Child is Born’ by the Senior Strings But the piece that the audience will remember for a long time was ‘Banuwa’ played by every performer, which began with Prep boy Heli Cheung plucking a repeating pattern to a steady tempo, accompanied by Year 12 Michael Tsotsos on a djembe. The concert ended with the rousing applause of an appreciative audience.

Heli Cheung

Thomas McMillan and Marles Orchestra musicians

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FROM SHAKESPEARE TO BECKETT – DRAMA IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Drama activities this semester ranged from Shakespeare to improvisational comedy. In Year 6, we delved into the world of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Some boys performed scenes at assembly and on Open Day, while others created imaginative set designs of the Athenian woods. Our explorations culminated in a performance of the play by Bell Shakespeare. The Year 5 students, while investigating strategies for performing comedy, completed a workshop on Commedia dell’Arte, with renowned Commedia creator and performer Rosa Campagnaro.

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The boys then used the physical and vocal skills they had learnt to create original and lively masked comedy scenes. The Year 4 boys considered how we can all become storytellers. Drama students visited the Malthouse Theatre and were fortunate enough to complete a workshop on the stage of the Beckett Theatre. A guided backstage tour, meanwhile, sparked an interest in many students about the inner workings of theatre productions. In their Drama classes, the Year 3 students showed great enthusiasm, enacting imaginative and energetic group roleplays. They are now investigating and creating original characters for performance. All the boys are looking forward to exercising their dramatic skills in their Year Level Plays.

HOUSE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

This year’s winning House -Merritt

Roberts

Sutton

Henty

Hindley

The highly coveted House Performing Arts Cup

Cowen

Kent Hughes

Arnold

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TRINITY INTERNATIONAL Trinity students have many opportunities to travel abroad – through the Year 9 China Experience, immersions in the Philippines and eastern Africa, sporting tours all over the world, and language and cultural exchanges to countries as diverse as Papua New Guinea, France and South Africa. Yet, even within the learning environment at Kew, Trinity students are enriched by the international perspectives available to them. So, how does Trinity bring the world to its students? In order to find out we spoke to one of our foreign language assistants, Theresa Dumbs; to three of our international students; and to a Year 7 who recently received his first letter from his penpal in France.

Year 7 students Zac, Callan and Henry were very excited to receive letters from their penpals in France

YEAR 7 FRENCH PENPALS ‘Excruciating’ was the adjective Callan Baker chose to describe the high level of anticipation experienced by the boys in Madame Dubost-Hay’s Year 7 French class as they awaited the arrival of the first letters from their new penpals in Pontailler sur Saone in Burgundy. Callan had written a letter in French, while his penpal, Tony, had written one in English, so both boys were able to practise their language skills. According to Callan, writing letters is better than email as there is no auto-correct and the boys’ learning is more apparent. While Callan was very impressed with the elegant handwriting of all the French students, he felt that their standard of English was very similar to the Trinity boys’ level in French. Most of all, though, he is excited about future letters ‘as it is so interesting to see how our French is improving and their English is also improving.’

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INTERVIEW WITH THERESA DUMBS – TRINITY’S GERMAN LANGUAGE ASSISTANT

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AT TRINITY?

Theresa Dumbs with Year 9 students Joe and William

International students Jasper, Ryan and Golf

What were you doing in Germany before you came to Trinity?

Golf is a boarder who hails from Bangkok; Jasper, originally from Shanghai, lives in a homestay; while Ryan, who is from Nanjing, and spent two years studying in America, currently lives in Melbourne. What these three boys have in common, however, is that they are international students at Trinity.

I had been studying at the University in Bayreuth, which is about three hours north of Munich. I had completed a fiveyear course in Sport and English – I suppose it’s like doing a double degree here. When I return to Germany, I will undertake a two-year teacher training program.

What drew you to Melbourne?

I had already spent a semester abroad as part of my studies.

I studied at the University of Newcastle in England on an Erasmus scholarship. This time, while I wanted to improve my English, I also wanted to come somewhere warm! One of my friends had worked at Trinity as a German assistant three years ago and she recommended I apply here. She only had positive things to say about the School, so I was excited to be able to come here.

What differences have you noticed between German schools and Trinity?

Well, there are some obvious differences, such as the fact that the school system in Germany is streamed and the private system there is almost non-existent. Another difference is that children tend to play sport for clubs, rather than at school. Trinity is really well equipped and has great sporting and cocurricular facilities – in Germany, there is not an emphasis on this in most schools. I have been impressed with the House program, as it is great to see the older boys working with the younger ones towards a common goal.

While all of these boys chose to study in Melbourne because it is a safe city with excellent universities, their reasons for selecting Trinity were varied. Golf ’s brother, Toon, graduated from Trinity in 2015, so Golf ’s family was familiar with what the School has to offer. He looked forward to sharing similar experiences to his brother, making new friends in the Boarding House and getting involved in sports like table tennis and, his favourite, futsal. Jasper liked the look of the Tudor Centre, in particular, the Silent Study area, as he felt that he would be able to study effectively there. Ryan was used to holidaying in Melbourne and had heard positive reports about Trinity. The school he was at in America was much bigger, so he decided to move.

Being an international student is not always easy: they are away from home and family, immersed in a different culture and speaking another language. Yet these boys are so positive about their experiences; they are keen to get involved in all that Trinity has to offer. They are looking forward to the Formal, performed a song at the Year 12 Colloquium and Golf even joined a local basketball team!

...and Australia? Is it everything you anticipated?

Melbourne doesn’t quite fit the stereotype in terms of its weather! But I have taken every opportunity to travel around Victoria and Australia – so far, I have visited Tasmania, Queensland, Sydney and South Australia. I am planning on travelling to the west coast before I leave, but I would also love to get to Uluru. I am looking forward to the ski season too as I have my Level 1 ski instructor qualification and am keen to try out the Australian slopes!

I have been fortunate to be hosted by lovely Trinity families, who were very welcoming. When my parents visited, my host family even prepared a meal and invited Germanspeaking friends to make my parents (who had never been to Australia) feel more at home. When I return to Germany and begin the final stage of my teacher training, I believe that my experiences in Australia and at Trinity will prove invaluable.

Head of LOTE Mr Tim Adams with Year 9 students Sam and Nabil

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MUSIC

At the Musical Extravaganza Concert

‘Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.’

-Plato Official records for the House Performing Arts Festival (then known as the House Music Festival) go back to 1980.

Merritt were the victors in 1981, and again claimed the HPAF trophy in 2017 with their imaginative and creative production of ‘Star Wars’.

The Plenary at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre was the venue for this large scale event, which provides a rare and wonderful opportunity for the entire Senior School to perform together and compete through the media of music and theatre.

The annual Music Camp took place in February. This year the camp was held at school, which enabled all sections of the Symphony Orchestra, Senior Strings, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Choirs to break away for intense tutorial sessions focusing on difficult passages of new repertoire.

These tutorials were run by specialist instrumental staff and OTG musicians who are always welcome in the Music School!

New and existing musicians sight-read new repertoire, established their roles within the large ensemble and developed ensemble skills in readiness for future performances.

The Amuse VCE Music Conference attracted a large number of music teachers to the Centre for the Arts. The new VCE Music courses were explained and discussed in both plenary and small group settings over two days.

Matthew Mulherin (Year 12 Co-Captain of Music) welcomed the delegates with a fine rendition of ‘The Great Train Race’, a virtuosic work for solo flute which demands exceptional technique and musical mastery.

Lachlan Chen (Year 7) performed ‘Partita No. 3 for solo violin in E Major and Gavotte en Rondeau’ by JS Bach at the Year 7 Induction Service at St Paul’s Cathedral in early March, and was acknowledged with delight by the capacity audience.

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The Brass Ensemble made their annual pilgrimage to the Carmelite Monastery in Kew to perform at the Ecumenical Service and to enjoy the highly anticipated and sumptuous afternoon tea.

The Strings Concert, held in early Term 2 in the James Tatoulis Auditorium at MLC, featured musicians from the ELC to VCE. The progression of string playing was highlighted through a variety of ensembles, enabling experienced students to be musically challenged, and younger boys to see what lies ahead!

May was a busy month for the Music School. The Big Band and Stage Band, along with thousands of jazz musicians from all over Australia, embarked on the road trip to Mt Gambier for the Generations in Jazz Festival. Both bands performed extremely well, made many new musical friends, and were exceptional ambassadors for Trinity.

The Music Extravaganza was the culmination of the Semester’s core ensemble work in rehearsals, sectionals, lessons and home practice. Over 170 musicians performed on the night, presenting a wide range of challenging music to an audience of parents, family, friends and staff. The Symphony Orchestra, Senior Strings, Trinity Strings, Suzuki Strings, Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, Senior Choir, Intermediate/Mitre Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble were joined by guest artists, the Trinity Community Choir and Camberwell Girls’ Grammar School Choir.

The Treble and Chamber Choirs achieved great success in the Boroondara Eisteddfod Choral Competition, held at the Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Many students performed at Headmaster’s Assemblies, recitals, workshops, breakfasts, lunches, Open Day, the official opening of the Centre for Business and Social Enterprise, Easter and ANZAC Services, grandparents’ and friends’ mornings, the Combined Schools’ Sing Off, and other special events and services throughout Semester One. Our talented team of Trinity pianists continued to accept performance opportunities and to develop their artistry in the field of accompaniment.

MICHELLE STANIC Director of Music

FINANCIAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2016 Trinity is a not-for-profit institution and operates successfully on the financial discipline of income exceeding operating expenditure. The School Council endeavours to keep school fees as affordable as possible for parents and is conscious of the great sacrifice made by many parents to enable them to send their children to Trinity. At the same time, it is imperative that we strive continually to develop and improve our academic and extensive cocurricular program and our facilities.

The completion of another year has enabled a review of the financial position of the School. The School prepares annual Financial Statements in accordance with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Law, and these are externally audited.

Within income, tuition fees account for 88% of total income each year, with Federal and State Government grants providing approximately 11% of total income per annum.

Direct educational expenditure on academic staff salaries and teaching resources accounts for 65% of total expenditure per annum. As a School, we understand that the greatest effect on quality teaching and learning is the quality of staff and we invest significantly to attract and retain the best teaching and support staff. With 65% of our total expenditure used in this area, it is clearly our highest priority. We are extremely mindful of keeping our staff/ student ratios at an optimum level to ensure we give the highest quality experience to our boys.

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 10%

1%

A summary of the financial position of the School follows, along with some comparative information with the previous year.

2015 $’000 INCOME Tuition fee income Grants Other income

EXPENDITURE Academic salaries and on-costs Education expenses Scholarships/bursaries Depreciation Maintenance, cleaning and grounds Administration expenses Finance and other costs Retained for capital development

2016 $’000

39,171 4,867 612 44,650

41,323 5,087 710 47,120

20,213 4,948 2,536 3,298 3,624 3,654 583 5,794 44,650

21,248 5,665 2,637 3,741 3,808 4,067 334 5,620 47,120

Over the past ten years, the School has invested significantly in undertaking capital expenditure, including land, buildings, IT infrastructure and equipment. Capital expenditure is funded by a combination of operating surpluses, donations and debt. Through prudent financial management and responsible fee increases, the School continues to ensure that quality teaching facilities are maintained.

In addition to the income noted in the table above, the School is grateful for the continued financial support of the Parents’ Association, Annual Giving Appeal and capital donations, and bequests from parents and past students.

Donations for the past three years are shown below:

9%

9%

DONATIONS 6%

65%

Direct educational costs

Maintenance, cleaning & grounds

Scholarship/bursaries

Administration expenses

Depreciation

Finance & other costs

The School has achieved an operating surplus for the year, primarily due to strong enrolment numbers and tight cost control. Any surpluses are reinvested in the continuing advancement of the School.

$1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0

2014

2015

2016

Copies of the Audited Financial Statements can be obtained from the Business Manager’s office.

KIRSTY J BROWN Business Manager

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Brian McFarlane OAM (father of inductee Professor Duncan McFarlane), Michael Tinney, David Orford, Professor Rupert Maclean AO, Lauren Candy (widow of Graham Candy), Phillip Cohen, Josh Gibson, Garry Ringwood and Dr Michael Davies

GALLERY OF ACHIEVEMENT 2017

Little Americas Cup. This worldwide competition involved C Class catamarans with a two-man crew. In 1972, Graham was named Victorian Yachtsman of the Year. Graham’s widow Lauren proudly accepted his acknowledgement in the Gallery of Achievement. Her kind words set the tone for a wonderful night. She spoke enthusiastically about sailing and the influence of Trinity on Graham’s life.

On Thursday 27 April 2017, seven Old Trinity Grammarians were inducted into the Trinity Grammar School Gallery of Achievement. This biennial event was established to celebrate Old Trinity Grammarians for excellence and significant achievement in their chosen field.

They are role models and their success demonstrates to our current students the scope of their own potential – that they can do anything! To hear these Old Boys reflect on their school days, to describe a connection they had with a particular teacher, and to explain how a passion was ignited for a particular subject or interest, was simply wonderful.

Phillip graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. After working for a variety of investment banks, Phillip started his own company Morgan Schiff & Co. He has lived in America for over 40 years, dividing his time between New York and Florida.

Graham Candy (OTG1963)(dec) is the younger brother of Gallery of Achievement member, Edwin Candy (OTG1961).

Graham was an excellent student at Trinity, becoming Dux of Humanities in 1962, and a Prefect and the Captain of Debating in 1963. He studied Law and later became a well-known commercial lawyer and managing partner of Rigby Cooke.

Both Graham and his brother Edwin shared a passion for sailing, often spending time at their holiday house at McCrae where they were Founding Members of the McCrae Yacht Club. Graham became a sailing instructor and a certified boat rescue handler. In particular, he enjoyed competitive sailing and, in 1970, became one of the few Australians to win the

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Phillip Cohen (OTG1964) joined Trinity as a day boy in 1952, and spent part of his final year in the Boarding House.

Whilst at School, he played football, and held the School Record for cricket, with a partnership of 195 in 1964 with John Stanley. He was the Captain of Cricket, a Prefect and School Vice-Captain.

Phillip is known for his generous philanthropy. He is passionate about opening up the world to young people and is a great supporter of Trinity’s China Program. Philip is also one of the ‘larger than life’ characters of Trinity. He is often seen at the cricket at Lords, or at the football at the MCG. He is flamboyant, loyal to his family, proud of their achievements and extremely supportive of the two Trinitys in his life Trinity Grammar School and Trinity College.

Joshua Gibson (OTG2001) joined Trinity in 1996. He began playing football with Surrey Park and played junior football for East Burwood, before moving on to play for the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup and Victorian Football League side of Port Melbourne. Josh was drafted onto the rookie list at the North Melbourne Football Club in 2006 where he played 10 matches.

Josh told the story about when he was in Year 10 at Trinity and he wanted to change from football to rugby. Josh was a

bit overweight and unfit at Year 10. A certain large and loud staff member (Mr Brown’s own words!) said no and refused his change of sport. He went on to play in the First XVIII for Trinity, was selected for the AGSV Representative team and the rest is a bit of history - all due to Josh’s dedication.

Immediately after the 2009 season, Josh was traded to Hawthorn, where he has excelled. In 2013 and again in 2015, he won Hawthorn’s Best and Fairest award; the 2nd Best and Fairest in 2011; two Peter Crimmins Medals; and three Premierships with Hawthorn in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Josh is generous with his time and contributes to many communitybased initiatives, including helping to coach Trinity’s junior football teams.

Josh has also developed a career outside football, with investment in a café in Brighton, clothing lines and a beverage company. He is a regular guest on ‘The Footy Show’. He is articulate, knowledgeable and confident and it will be interesting for all if he moves into football coaching, the media or into business after football.

Professor Duncan McFarlane (OTG1979), who started at Trinity in 1968, is the son of former, much-loved staff member Brian McFarlane. During his time at the School, Duncan was involved in basketball, football, cricket, athletics, swimming and drama. He also won the Pure and Applied Mathematics Prize.

After completing a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Melbourne, followed by a PhD in the design of robust control systems at the University of Cambridge in the UK, Duncan worked for BHP Australia and held engineering and research positions between 1980 and 1994.

In 1995, he joined the Department of Engineering at Cambridge and he is currently Professor of Industrial Information Engineering and Head of the Distributed Information and Automation Laboratory within the Institute for Manufacturing.

As well as being a widely-published author in his field and a talented cartoonist, Duncan is involved in numerous professional affiliations, and is also a lead investigator for the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction.

Duncan is the co-founder and chairman of RedBite Solutions Ltd, an industrial RFID and track and trace solutions company which considers how new technologies will transform the infrastructures of the future.

Professor Rupert Maclean AO (OTG1964) joined Trinity in 1961. Whilst at Trinity he was a member of the camera and music clubs, as well as the tennis and hockey teams. He was also on the Mitre Committee.

Rupert has enjoyed a stellar career in education, both locally and internationally. He is currently Director of the Centre for Lifelong Learning Research and Development, Chair Professor of International Education, and UNESCO Chair Professor in Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Lifelong Learning, at the Hong Kong Institute of Education. He is concurrently a Senior Research Fellow, Department of Education, University of Oxford; Adjunct Professor of Education, RMIT University; and Adjunct Professor, East China Normal University, Shanghai.

Not only is Rupert’s scholarly work in education well known and widely published, but he is the author of 21 books on matters of education. In 2013, he estabished his own international consultancy firm in Hong Kong called Education Innovation for Development Consultancy.

Rupert has received various awards and, in 2011, was appointed an Officer in the Order of Australia for distinguished service to improving education in developing countries, particularly through UNESCO. He was awarded the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012 for his contribution to research concerned with addressing issues regarding poverty and education in developing countries, as well as within Australia.

David Orford (OTG1963) came to Trinity in 1958. He participated in football, tennis, athletics and chess and became a Captain of Henty House and a Prefect. Later, David was Captain of the OTGA Athletics Club (1964-1970) and a Member of School Council (1994-2002).

David’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne, with Honours in Statistics, and an MBA. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and the Institute of Actuaries in the UK, Executive Chairman of Financial Synergy and a Director of Top Quartile Management, Financial Synergy Actuarial, and Financial Synergy Holdings.

David’s breadth of superannuation industry experience has seen him involved in myriad industry bodies, policy committees and professional associations, including the Treasury, Finance and Public Administration Policy Committee. As a leading member of the superannuation community, not only is David involved in the development of many submissions to government and statutory bodies, but he also advises governments on policy. He has spoken widely at conferences and was a regular presenter of the superannuation section of the Television Education Network videos.

Passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership, David believes that mathematics is a great tool to help drive innovation. This passion drove David’s transformational support of Trinity’s Scholarships Campaign.

Michael Tinney (OTG1978), the youngest of four boys who all attended the School, started at Trinity in 1967. He recalls that his main influences were teachers Indo Jack, Richard Pearson, and Berni Byers. While at Trinity, Michael sang in the Holy Trinity Church Choir, played a number of sports and captained the School’s First XI Cricket team. He continued with his cricket at university and then in the State League and while at the Bar. He also played Australian Rules with the University Blacks Second XVIII. Michael has practised law for 26 years – five as a solicitor, then 21 years as a barrister, including four years as a Crown Prosecutor. He is well known for his utter dedication and commitment to thorough preparation and justice, his compassion and for his personal modesty and generosity.

He strives to personally meet with victims of crime and their families, to explain the presentation of the particular case, the processes of the criminal justice system – and it is this level of care and commitment that many remember with much gratitude.

On the night of induction, Michael expressed his surprise at his selection for the Gallery of Achievement. He is a very humble man. He is also a wonderful father of Harry (OTG2008) and William (OTG2016), both of whom play with OTG Football. Michael can often be seen pacing the boundary line at the Daley oval, urging on the Trinity team and his own sons.

The Trinity community congratulates and proudly acknowledges each of the inductees.

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TRINITY COMMUNITY Our attention around the Council table now turns to the sound execution of our plans. The best plans are not worth much if we cannot convert them effectively into the facilities and programs that will enable us to continue to attract the best teachers who ultimately deliver the Trinity experience to the boys.

The new Centre for Business and Social Enterprise is running well and planning is underway for the redevelopment of the Cotham Road site. This area will be the setting for the Centre for Creativity and Innovation.

Kirsty Brown, Deborah Ringwood, Garry Ringwood, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Stuart Stockdale

FROM THE CHAIR OF SCHOOL COUNCIL Over the past couple of years our Council has been developing foundations upon which we can build over the longer term. The main foundations include the appointment of Michael Davies as Headmaster, the cultivation of a talented and highly qualified pool of teaching and support staff, the establishment of our Endowment Fund and, of course, the development of the Master Plan.

To support that project we are launching an appeal to raise funds which will go towards the capital cost of the building.

I must say we are delighted with the response we have had from the Trinity community even at this early stage of the program. On behalf of Council, I thank everyone who has committed to support us in this most tangible way.

In April we were pleased that Sally Bateman accepted our invitation to join Council. Sally’s son Jordan is in Year 10 and as Finance and Administration Director at Miele, she brings valuable experience to the table.

GARRY RINGWOOD Chair of School Council

THE TRINITY GREEN AND GOLD BALL This was a wonderful night of fun, dancing, great food and wine, and spirited bidding for a wide range of live auction items and raffle prizes. Many thanks go to the Parents’ Association, to the Ball organisers Sarah Makris and Anna Wells-Jansz, and to all those who so generously supported this memorable event, in particular, Dennis Alysandratos.

The next major event is the Founders’ Day Fair which is celebrating its 25th year. The theme will be ‘Silver’ to mark 25 years and the date has been moved to Saturday 18 November, starting at 12 noon. The Fair will conclude at around 9pm with fireworks from the top of the Science Building.

The Trinity Green and Gold Ball

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Paul Constantinou, Daniel Wilson, David Baumgartner, James Baumgartner, David Constantinou and Will Unkles

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE OLD TRINITY GRAMMARIANS’ ASSOCIATION Your Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association (OTGA) has been busy since the last edition of the Grammarian.

In April, the Headmaster hosted a dinner for representatives from the various club committees, to enable the sharing of ideas and experiences of running our clubs. It was a very successful night with the cross-pollination of ideas and a lot of discussion addressing pathways for new Old Boys to integrate into the teams. I was particularly pleased to hear the club representatives regularly confirm their commitment to the culture, values and beliefs of our School and the OTGA. These principles embody the ethics and nurturing our clubs show towards our Old Boys, who are entitled to expect consistency across the whole Trinity community.

Some might find it strange that an all boys’ school has a women’s soccer team and a women’s football team. When the clubs first approached the OTGA Committee about creating women’s teams, they were greeted with universal support because it was the Committee’s view that these teams would enhance the culture, values and beliefs of the OTGA community. Now into their second season, we are starting to experience some of the anticipated benefits of having those women’s teams. Player numbers in both men’s and women’s teams are increasing and the clubs feel more united. The social environment has, by all accounts, improved. The leadership team and committees are benefiting from fresh ideas the women bring to the table, and the balanced debate that ensues. At the end of the day, it’s just more fun to have the women around.

The challenges being addressed with the introduction of women’s teams focuses around functional aspects, such as availability of grounds, change rooms and toilets, and not around culture, values and beliefs, even though we are an all boys’ school.

OTG CBD LUNCH Phil Allison (OTG1975) interviewed Neil Balme at our CBD lunch at The Australian Club on 26 May. Neil was very generous with his time and answers, but they were

given under Chatham House rules, so I can’t tell you any more. You will just have to attend future lunches if you want to find out these secrets for yourselves. The objective of these lunches, apart from the obvious furthering of camaraderie, is to provide a relaxed and convivial city-based occasion for reunion with school colleagues. Be sure to keep your eye out for the next event and invite a mate.

OTG THEATRE Toby Hines (OTG1979) has stepped into the shoes of President of the OTG Theatre Club. I thank him for this and for his leadership. The Club hopes to produce a play either later this year or early next. To date, there has been good interest to participate in both the committee and the production. If you are also interested, please contact Sharon Kendall in the Community Relations Office: kendalls@trinity.vic.edu.au.

INDUSTRY NIGHTS The Industry Nights continue to be well attended, with the most recent being a Health Night held at Melbourne University. Attendees heard from two eminent members of the Trinity community, past parent Professor Mark Hargreaves and Dr Michael Birrell (OTG2005) about their profession, after which there was an opportunity to network with established industry participants. The next Industry Evening is Law which will be held on 20 July (bookings via trybooking.com/289437). An event focused on the Built Environment is scheduled for 31 August. For more details, please contact kendalls@trinity.vic.edu.au or stay in touch via the OTGA facebook page.

We invite you to participate in the many activities your Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association is involved with. If you would like more information or have any suggestions, stay in touch via the OTGA facebook page or through Sharon Kendall at kendalls@trinity.vic.edu.au Finally, I would also like to take my turn on behalf of all Old Boys to acknowledge the wonderful contribution Don Marles made to our School. May he Rest in Peace.

DAVID BAUMGARTNER (OTG1979) President

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REUNIONS CLASS OF 2012 FIVE YEAR REUNION BBQ Thanks to all those who returned to School in March to enjoy their Five Year Reunion BBQ. The evening was informal and a chance for Old Boys to reconnect with each other and some of their former teachers. Duncan Moore (OTG2007-12) reflected with some humour on memories of his time at Trinity and on the five years since completing VCE.

The attendees at the Five Year Reunion

Ben Mitten, Duncan Moore, Will Cooper and James Spassopoulos

Nick Brown, Ben Hu, Luke McDonald and Joseph Caldwell

2017 REUNION DATES Class of 1987 30 Year Reunion

Class of 1977 40 Year Reunion

Class of 2016 One Year BBQ

Date

Date

Date

Friday 11 August

Friday August 25

Wednesday 11 October

Time

Time

Time

7.00pm – 10.30pm

7.00pm – 10.30pm

6.30pm – 9.00pm

Year level reunions are held at the School and we look forward to welcoming our Old Trinity Grammarians to both their respective year level and interstate evenings. Invitations will be sent out approximately four weeks prior to the event. Please note any dates of interest and let others know about the events. We are continually updating contact details for our Old Boys and would be grateful if you could send through any updates to otg@trinity.vic.edu.au Interstate events for Old Trinity Grammarians will be held in: CANBERRA Date

SYDNEY Date

BRISBANE Date

Tuesday 25 July 2017

Wednesday 26 July 2017

Wednesday 23 August 2017

Time

Time

Time

7.00pm – 10.30pm

7.00pm – 10.30pm

7.00pm – 10.30pm

Venue

Venue

Venue

The Commonwealth Club

Australian Club

Queensland Club

Cost and RSVP

Cost and RSVP

Cost and RSVP

$80.00 per person

$80.00 per person

$80.00 per person

trybooking.com/287178

trybooking.com/288132

trybooking.com/289436

For more information or to add news of Old Boys for the Trinity Grammarian, please contact Sharon Kendall via email to kendalls@trinity.vic.edu.au or by telephone on (03) 9854 3668. facebook.com/oldtrinitygrammarians/

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GOLD MITRE LUNCH Many thanks to over 140 of our Old Boys who attended the Gold Mitre Lunch on Wednesday 22 March. The Gold Mitre Lunch is for those who left the School 50 or more years ago and this year we welcomed the 1967 year group. Many thanks to Sam Emerson (OTG1955-67) Vice-Captain in 1967, who addressed the group with some special reflections and memories of his days at Trinity.

Julian Cairns (OTG1962-67) played a spritely rendition of the School Song and Russell Joyce (OTG1961-67) delivered a very thoughtful Grace. Geoff Brown (OTG1945-53) led a group of former choristers who performed ‘Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer’ a favourite from their school days.

Prior to the Lunch, many of the group toured the School with current students. Areas visited included the Tudor Centre and the new Centre for Business and Social Enterprise, which includes the new Arnold Hall Lecture Theatre.

John Weisheit and Peter Reeve

James Curtis-Smith, Noel Frame and David Watson

Enjoying the speeches at the Gold Mitre Lunch

Peter Whitehill, Campbell Gray, Terry Hense, Anthony Whitehill and Trevor Fiander

Julian Cairns at the piano with former choristers

Noel Mackey, Mark Norton and Alan Fookes

The attendees at the Gold Mitre Lunch

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REUNIONS CLASS OF 2007 10 YEAR REUNION

CLASS OF 1997 20 YEAR REUNION

It was terrific to see so many of our 2007 year level back at School for their 10 Year Reunion Dinner in May. Thanks to all who attended and to Will de Bruin (OTG2002-07) who addressed the group. Staff members Rohan Brown and Bob Hillman shared some reflections with just over 50 Old Boys in attendance for this enjoyable evening.

Vice-Captains of 1997, Michael Canzoneri (OTG1990-97) and Luke Power (OTG1989-97) returned to School along with 50 Old Boys from the 1997 cohort. Thanks to former staff members Noel Boys and Noel Stevens who attended, along with current staff members including the Headmaster, Dr Michael Davies, Kate Hall, Bob Hillman, Rohan Brown, Kate Higgins and Sue Felton. This was another very enjoyable evening and thank you to everyone who attended.

Nicholas Siemensma, Tim Johnson, Elliot Jackson and Max Bond

The attendees at the 20 Year Reunion

Ashraj Sachdev, Charlie Cranswick, Alastair Thomson, Simon Cumming and Stuart Doubleday

Glen Ferrarotto, Andrew Gaudin, Dr Michael Davies, Michael Canzoneri and Luke Power

The attendees at the 10 Year Reunion

Andrew Clemson, Andrew McKendry and Chris Russell

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OTG CLUBS OTG BUSHWALKING Mt Langi Ghiran May 2017 In 2016 several OTGs joined their sons on the Trinity Kokoda walk in The bushwalkers in action PNG. Having survived (barely) Kokoda, we were inspired to form an OTG bushwalking club. Our first walk was in May at a base camp at Mt Langi Ghiran. Four of us took the Friday off and made the leisurely trip, stopping at the Langi Ghiran winery en route before setting up camp mid-afternoon.

Those who arrived later on in the crisp, clear, autumn evening were greeted by a generous, warming Nelms-fire.

We were joined by former staff member Rob Rigato and OTGs from 1979, 1980, 1983 and 1994.

On Saturday, we walked a six hour circuit which took in Mt Langi Ghiran. There was no track from the summit to Hidden Lagoon, so we planned to bush-bash west to a saddle and then south-west down a ridge to the Hidden Lagoon plateau before returning to the camp via the link track. We reached the summit just in time for the magnificent view; five minutes later we were shrouded in a dense mist. While it was helpful to have sighted our route before the white-out, our path was never in doubt with the compass safely in Phil Schier’s (OTG1983) hand. The off-track walking was superb with considerable variation: several rock scrambles, a verdant yet easily traversable ridgeline, followed by a pleasant wade through head high bracken as we left the ridge.

The late afternoon and evening were spent around the fire eating. Tim Tutt (OTG1994), the walk’s organiser, had sensibly allocated responsibility for different parts of the meal to each walker. We all over-catered and hence a protracted, delicious meal of many courses was had, including an impressive array of home produce. We finished off with a golden damper cooked in a camp oven.

And, yes, there were even several bottles of fine wine, including Dave Baumgartner’s (OTG1979) leaving-year vintage port. While the walk and food were very good, it was the easy camaraderie around the fire which really made the trip.

Our aim in starting the club is to run several bushwalks each year for members of the Trinity Community, in particular, Old Boys.

We chose to base camp this time. Future walks will be base camps or overnight hikes, and sometimes with both options. The next walk is preliminarily scheduled for 25-26 November. If you are interested in knowing more or wish to be added to our mailing list, please contact Sharon Kendall by email to kendalls@trinity.vic.edu.au.

RICHARD HARRISON (OTG1980)

OTG SOCCER The Old Trinity Grammarians’ Soccer Club burst into 2017 and has had an abundance of success on and off the field in just a few months. With the men’s Seniors and Reserves teams having started their preseasons in November 2016, the squad was looking fiercely competitive. Our senior coaching staff, Peter Hale, Shaun Richards and Paul Milborrow, have done a fantastic job developing our playing group over the summer break, and are now working tirelessly to ensure that the boys continue to execute on game day. After nine rounds, the Seniors are currently sitting mid-table, after a number of key players were forced to the sideline due to injury. The Reserves, on the other hand, are pushing for the title once again, currently sitting in second spot by only a few points.

OTG Soccer Women’s Team

OTG Soccer

It is also with great pleasure and delight that I am able to announce that our Women’s team, at the time of writing, is currently undefeated in 2017! After mixed results last year, our girls, who compete in the Women’s State League 4 East Division, have turned things around in the new year, and are now sitting at the top of the table. The team’s success in 2017 can only be attributed to their willingness to learn what, for many of them, is a new game, and their hard work and dedication at training. Head coaches Dean Trotta (OTG2006) and Andrew Apostolopoulos (OTG2006) have done a fantastic job in creating a fun and friendly environment for our girls to play in.

Away from the field, we hosted a number of incredibly successful social events in 2017, from our Annual Season Launch and Amazing Race to our notorious Parents & Friends Trivia Night, there’s been no shortage of a good time down at OTGSC. These events are aimed at bringing all Club members (121) together as a community, while helping the Club to raise some money in the process.

It’s still not too late to get involved in the 2017 season, so we extend a warm invitation to all Old Boys and friends of the School to come down and have a kick if you’re interested in playing for the Club. We also urge any female family members or friends of the Trinity and Ruyton Communities who may be interested in joining our Women’s team to contact our Co-President Francesco Carosella for more details.

FRANCESCO CAROSELLA (OTG2011) 0432 702 681/ flcarosella@gmail.com

Co-President of OTG Bushwalking

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OTG CRICKET The 2016-17 season saw the OTGCC Second XI win its first Premiership since the team formed five years ago. After a strong season, a well-rounded performance in the Grand Final resulted in the defeat of Old Geelong Cricket Club. Yet again, the First XI was not able to make it past the semi-final stage.

The OTGCC held its annual awards night in the East Room in March. The following players won awards: The Second XI Premiership team.

First XI Club Champion Seb Nicolosi

Batting Award Seb Nicolosi

Bowling Award Hugh Krantz

Second XI Second XI Champion Batting Award Bowling Award Best First Year Player Best Clubman Liam McCoppin Liam McCoppin Tom Beasley Andrew Harris Trent Williams A number of players also won awards at the MCC Club XI Presentation night at the MCG. Division 1 Champion Player Division 3 Bowling Award Seb Nicolosi Tom Beasley The following players were also selected in the ‘Team of the Season’ for their respective divisions: Division 1 Division 3 David Cowley, Seb Nicolosi, James Nitsopoulos Stephen May, Liam McCoppin, Tom Beasley, Trent Williams HUGH KRANTZ (OTG2009) 0402 884 560/hugh.krantz@blueq.com.au

OTG FOOTBALL In its inaugural year of competition, it is the Old Trinity Women’s team that is the clear highlight in what is otherwise a year of mixed fortunes for the Club. After dominating in all four qualifying games, the team OTG Football was placed in the Premier Grade where, at the time of writing, it has won two of its three games playing an open and attractive brand of football.

The team, ably coached by Liam Tobin and captained by Stephanie Bull, has been beset with injuries but has continued to rack up wins.

Old Trinity has embraced the Women’s team wholeheartedly and a spirit of cooperation and inclusiveness abounds around the sharing of facilities. It is pleasing to see the number of players, supporters and administrators attending games and taking a vital interest in how the team is progressing.

The Seniors, Thirds and Under 19s all have a 3-4 winloss ratio, with the latter two currently sitting 5th and the Seniors 7th on their respective ladders. All teams’ play has been characterised by inconsistency across weeks, but also within games. Four quarter efforts will invariably have each team taking part in the finals.

The Development team is at 2-5, and injuries and unavailabilities in that and the senior side have sorely tested the depth in Heath Pohl’s squad. It is pleasing that those promoted to the Seniors have performed well, and September action is still a realistic aim.

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Hopefully the next missive will refer to improved performances from the men and continued excellence from the women! Go Ts! MANNY NICOLOSI Vice-President of OTG Football

OTG OTTERS The OTG Otters have successfully expanded to two teams this season to account for growth in numbers! Whilst still training together to maintain our strong collegiality, the two teams OTG Otters have been operating as distinct playing groups in their respective divisions.

Both teams have made impressive starts to the season, with the Otters Green sitting 2nd on the ladder and Otters Gold 3rd. Both look likely to play finals and the quality of the water polo is constantly improving due to the good synergy amongst the players.

With only a short break between the winter and summer seasons (which starts in August), I encourage any Old Boys who wish to get involved for the summer season to register their interest by contacting me at: nathan.merzvinskis@blueq.com.au The more Otters the merrier!

NATHAN MERZVINSKIS (OTG2009) President of OTG Otters

IN MEMORIAM management and venture capital. A keen skier, Ronald’s major investment projects included the ski resorts of Mount Hotham, Dinner Plain and Falls Creek. Ronald also undertook the refurbishment of Cobungra Station, Victoria’s largest cattle station at the foot of the snow fields, to ensure that it was environmentally sustainable and suitable for ecotourism.

Alan Clark working on the Trinity Biographical Register

ALAN HENRY CLARK OAM (OTG1933-37)

Ronald will be remembered for rescuing Erskine House at Lorne when it needed refurbishing. Yet, for many locals and tourists his work on Luna Park was his major contribution.

His efforts to restore many of its icons to their former grace were appreciated by older and younger generations. He was also a contributor to his profession, serving as a councillor of the Australian Venture Capital Association, member of the Institute of Engineers and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

The Trinity Grammar School Archives owes a great deal to the enthusiasm, hard work and meticulous detail provided by Alan Clark, who from 1999-2002 was a volunteer on Friday mornings. Alan was born on 5 February 1921. He was a choir boy at Holy Trinity Church and a member of the Great Centenary Choir of 1935 held in the Exhibition Buildings. Alan left School at the end of Intermediate as the 1930s’ Depression made it difficult for his parents to pay Trinity fees for their three sons. At School, Alan loved participating in cricket, football and athletics. His masters testified that he was obliging and energetic. These characteristics were strongly reflected in his archival work as he checked and rechecked all of the entries in volume three of the School’s history.

GEOFFREY JOHN HABBEN (OTG1953-56)

Alan joined the firm of Manning, Watson & Co, an accounting firm in Little Collins Street. When war broke out, he volunteered for the Royal Australian Air Force and became a squadron leader flying missions overseas from the Philippines. After his discharge in 1946, Alan qualified as a weather observer and joined the Darwin Bureau. He returned to the RAAF as a pilot and served overseas from 1951-1958 during the Malayan Emergency. After many years as an air traffic controller in civil aviation, Alan retired, supposedly, but worked tirelessly as a volunteer assisting those veterans who were totally and permanently incapacitated. In 1996 he was awarded an OAM for this commitment. His generous presence at many Gold Mitre Lunches enlivened the proceedings and those in wheelchairs were lovingly cared for by Alan. He was proud to be the Senior Old Boy at these recent lunches and his happy face was sadly missed this year. Vale to a wonderful helper and friend.

Trinity Prefects in 1955 - Geoffrey Habben is the first on the left in the back row

DR RONALD CHARLES BASSETT (OTG1967-68) Ronald Bassett, who died on 12 March, was born on 27 November 1950. He was a high achiever and a generous man. Ronald was a member of Trinity’s First XI cricket team and played in inter-school football matches. After matriculating at Trinity with a Commonwealth Government Scholarship, Ronald graduated from the University of Melbourne with honours in a Bachelor of Engineering and completed a PhD in engineering. He lectured and supervised research at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels in the Department of Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Ronald founded his own company, BCR Asset Management Pty Ltd to provide investment banking,

A school prefect in 1955, Geoffrey Habben was also Captain of Merritt House and played in the Firsts for cricket and football. Geoffrey had commenced his secondary education at Bairnsdale High School as his father was a farmer and grazier near Bruthen. He became a boarder in Merritt House and Captain of the Boarding Houses. His Boarder’s Petty Cash Records attest to funds for dormitory feasts, picnics, hikes and going to picture shows, as well as purchasing hair oil - then a major fashion accessory. Geoffrey excelled in his studies, won a Secondary Studentship and later a Commonwealth Government Scholarship. In 1957, he became a member of the OTG Football Club.

After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne, Geoffrey undertook teaching qualifications, TSTC, and joined the Teacher Education Department. Not surprisingly Geoffrey chose to work in country secondary schools for many years. He later became a greatly loved master at Yarra Valley Grammar School in Ringwood teaching commercial subjects and became their Head of Business Studies and Deputy Headmaster. In retirement he made a ‘sea change’ and lived at Rose Cottage in Sorrento.

Geoffrey died on 24 March and his funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church.

DR JANE MAYO CAROLAN Archivist

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NEWS OF OLD BOYS Congratulations to…

Edwin Kwan (OTG1993-96) and partner Nicole who welcomed Harold in August 2016.

Stephen Kopanidis

Stephen Kopanidis (OTG1996-08) recently completed his Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University New York.

Stephen graduated in May this year and was awarded the Dean’s Student Excellence Award at the School of Professional Studies. He is now working for Madison Square Garden and co-lecturing at Columbia University.

Matthew Brown (OTG2003-08) scored over a century (134) in the recent Victorian Premiership Cricket final against Doncaster earning him the John Scholes Medal – the first time the medal has been awarded to a player in the losing side. Matthew is Captain of the MCC First XI. Tim Tran (OTG1989-99) was recently announced as the winner of the 2017 William Mercer Young Achiever Award (SHPA Victorian Branch) for a young Victorian pharmacist. Tim, who now works at Austin Health, has a substantial publication record and is completing his PhD at Monash University.

Edwin Kwan with baby Harold

James Ellis (OTG1993-00) and his partner Kate on the arrival of their little boy, Alexander.

Thomas Potter (OTG1997-03) and his partner Corina, the proud parents of their first child, Mason, born in Dili, East Timor.

Tim Kelly (OTG1994-99) on his marriage to Vesa Prekazi.

Tim and Vesa were married in New Zealand earlier this year.

Tim Tran

OTGs Marshall McGuire (OTG1974-81), Peter Neville (OTG1975-79) and Tim Dargaville (OTG1974-79) combined with other artists to perform music composed

by Tim in ‘Speaking in Tongues’ at the Melbourne Recital Centre in April.

David Page (OTG1973-74) is CEO of FastTrack, a software and services business for the recruitment sector.

He and his wife, Pamela, will shortly relocate to the UK (temporarily) to launch a new office for FastTrack.

We were recently contacted by Zachary Taylor (OTG1967-70) who reminisced fondly about his time at Trinity, recalling his Trinity friends and also being a member of the weightlifting team with David Mansour (OTG1963-71). Zachary has been in private practice (law) since 1978 and is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Tim Kelly and Vesa Prekazi

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Aidan Witts (OTG2005-10) has recently completed his pre-electrican apprenticeship at RMIT and has experience in the building and construction trade, in particular, in surveying. Should you be looking for an apprentice electrician, please contact our Community Relations Office on 9854 3600.

SUE FELTON INTERVIEWS ANDREW GAUDIN (OTG1992-97) Andrew is a Director with PwC, in their Global Mobility Tax Group. He currently works in Atlanta in the USA. I caught up with him recently when he was visiting family and friends in Melbourne. He also attended his 20 Year Reunion at the School.

In Year 9, I recall my class being one of the first in the country to receive laptops. At the time it all seemed so foreign and rather daunting. Now, it’s hard to imagine life without computers.’

Who had the greatest influence on you at Trinity?

I had so many great teachers over my time at Trinity - too many to mention all of them. As a student going through the rigours of Year 12, you develop close connections to the Year 12 teachers as they guide you through this critical year. Of my Year 12 teachers, two are still at the School 20 years later. Steve Maus taught me in two subjects: Legal Studies and Accounting, and Kate Hall for English. Justin Robinson was also one of my Year 12 teachers for Maths Methods. Each of these three individuals was very inspiring in their unique way. Karl Nelms as the teacher in charge of Merritt House was also an incredibly supportive mentor and gave me leadership opportunities.

A special shout-out also needs to go to David Davies, who not only taught me Maths and Science, but was also our Head of Year in Year 9 and was the School’s original rugby coach. I know David played an important role in supporting and guiding many of us through those pre-Year 12 years.

What have you taken away from your days at the School?

Trinity provides its boys with a solid foundation for life and instills strong core values that, when applied later in life, ensure success will follow them both on a personal and also professional level.

Andrew Gaudin (OTG1997) with his father Robert (OTG1969) and son Robbie outside the CBSE

Andrew reflects: ‘I started in Year 7 and I remember on my first day wondering how I would survive - everything seemed so big. I recall taking the old W-class trams on Glenferrie Road to and from school. In those first few months, I came to appreciate how many school kids you could actually fit onto one of those trams. Thankfully it was only a couple of stops to Glenferrie Station.

When I started at Trinity in 1992, the Watson Building was also the Middle School for Years 7 and 8, so most of my first classes were over on the Junior School side and it wasn’t until Year 9 that I started spending more time over on the Senior side. During those early years, most of our PE lessons and our lunchtimes were on the back courts (which are now part of the gym).

Trips to Bulleen on the bus every Monday and Wednesday for sports training (for cricket, soccer or football) were always memorable – though sometimes a little cold for my liking during the winter months!

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Trinity has also provided me with life-long friends. The recent 20-year reunion made me reflect on the depth and breadth of relationships that Trinity fosters - vertical (student to staff ) and horizontal (student to student) – and that is something special. The fact that Trinity fosters and develops these relationship-building skills in its boys is a credit to the School.

What advice would you give to young men leaving Trinity?

Work hard and be comfortable knowing that the life lessons which you have learnt at Trinity will hold you in good stead for your future.

I also like to think about something that was passed down to me (and I am sure to many other Old Boys) by a now retired staff member on one of the Leppitt Leaders training courses. He once said: ‘What you put into something, is ultimately what you will get from it.’ This is something that can be applied not only to your days at Trinity, but to everything you do once you leave.

Front cover photograph: Junior School musicians at the Strings Concert Back cover photograph: Captain of the premiership-winning volleyball team Fraser Robertson

Many thanks to Philip Robertson for the photographs of the Green and Gold Ball and to the staff, students, parents and other members of the Trinity community who provided photographs used in this publication.

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