The Haileyburian
Spring 2014
Haileybury
Ranked No.1
in Australia
VCE PREMIER’S
AWARDS
TATTOO 2014
SOCIAL JUSTICE
REPORT
Inside:
Features
Contents
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TATTOO 2014
1
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
4
VCE PREMIER’S AWARDS
4
SEMINAR SUCCESS
5
RANKED NO.1
5
DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD
9
SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT
6
WORLD CHALLENGE EXPEDITION
6
CLASSICS TOUR
6
THE ALL-NATURAL BANANA
7
CHINA AND BACK
8
FAREWELL DUNCAN
8
THE HAILEYBURY FOUNDATION
10 MAD SCIENCE
11 CAPTAINS’ CORNER
12 THE ARTS
14SPORT
16ARCHIVES
18 OHA NEWS
25 WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
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Principal’s Report
HAILEYBURY CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS REPUTATION AS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST DYNAMIC,
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS.
E
vidence for this has come in the
past month through the successful
completion of the first year of
operation of Haileybury Beijing (the first
Australian school to open in China), the
achievement of being ranked the number
one academic independent co-education
primary school in the country by The
Weekend Australian newspaper, and the
appointment by the Federal Minister for
Education of Deputy Principal John Fleming
as the Deputy Chair of the Australian Institute
of Teaching and School Leadership.
Haileybury Beijing has enjoyed a good first
year under the leadership of Dr Nicholas
Dwyer and with strong student numbers
enrolled for the September start of the
next school year, the School is developing
well. A particular success has been the
visits by Haileybury’s Year 9 students as a
part of their Year 9 Options program. The
project aims to provide Chinese students
with a quality English-language education
and provide opportunities for Haileybury
students from Melbourne to engage with
Chinese culture. At a speech in Beijing on
9 September, Education Minister Christopher
Pyne praised the School’s Beijing campus
as being an important part of China and
Australia’s valued and productive education
partnership. Minister Pyne took the time to
meet Haileybury Beijing CEO Nicholas Dwyer,
Principal John Cantwell and a group of Year
11 students who attended his speech at
Peking University.
“The first step to achieving a quality education...
is to lift the quality, professionalism and status
of the teaching profession”
The number one focus of Haileybury is
on seeing students achieve exceptional
academic results. Confirmation of how
successful this has been came through
the publication in The Weekend Australian
newspaper of school rankings based on the
academic results of students in the national
testing program at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Haileybury was
the number one
ranked independent
co-education primary
school in Australia
Haileybury was the number one ranked
independent co-education primary school
in Australia and the number two ranked
independent co-education secondary school
in Australia. This exceptional performance
is a result of the relentless focus on teacher
quality to drive student academic outcomes.
Haileybury’s academic performance and
successful international programs are well
known to political decision makers from
both major parties. The success has resulted
in Deputy Principal John Fleming being
appointed Deputy Chairman of the
Australian Institute of Teaching and School
Leadership. The Chairman is Professor John
Hattie who has an international reputation
in the area of school effectiveness.
When making the appointment, Education
Minister Christopher Pyne said, “The first step
to achieving a quality education... is to lift
the quality, professionalism and status of the
teaching profession”. It is no coincidence that
he appointed one of Haileybury’s education
leaders to achieve this.
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Tattoo
2014
Because We Can!
MORE THAN 2,300 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS
HAILEYBURY’S THREE CAMPUSES TOOK TO THE AIKMAN
HALL STAGE WITH ONE MESSAGE: “BECAUSE WE CAN!”
The six performances showcased some of Haileybury’s best
and brightest talents in the performing arts.
To see what happens behind the scenes of the Tattoo, visit
Issue 13 of Insight to watch A Glimpse Behind the Curtain.
PHOTOS BY PIA JOHNSON AND AMANDA CARR
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Haileybury
students
received
11 VCE
Premier’s
Awards
VCE Premier’s Awards
HAILEYBURY HAS AGAIN EMERGED AS ONE OF THE TOP
ACADEMIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE, FOLLOWING THE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2013 VCE PREMIER’S AWARDS.
2013 Haileybury College School Captain Raja Noureddine was
recognised as a Top All-Round VCE High Achiever for achieving
study scores of 46 or higher in at least five VCE subjects across
2012 and 2013.
Haileybury students received 11 VCE Premier’s Awards in total,
which included six awards going to Year 11 students. The awards
were across a range of subjects, reflecting the diversity of
Haileybury students’ skills.
The awards are as follows:
ISABELLA CONTEMedia
YASSIN ELSIWYFrench
JASMIN FLEMINGSociology
PHOEBE GIROTTOHospitality
LIANA MASSOURASSociology
KATIE NG
Interactive Digital Media
RAJA NOUREDDINE Top All-Round VCE High Achiever
KATHRYN QUINN
English, Sociology
REBECCA UTTINGDance
ALEXANDER ZENIN Integrated Technologies
We also congratulate all staff involved in teaching these students
during their VCE year. The teachers involved in the individual
subject teaching were Kelly Baldacchino (Hospitality), Samantha
Drury (Dance), Fiona Gontier (Sociology), Cindy Nankoo (French),
Bruce Norton (Interactive Digital Media), Kristy Richmond
(Sociology), James Rosas (Integrated Technologies), Nicole Smith
(English) and Matthew Wootton (Media).
Australian Student Prize
THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RECENTLY ANNOUNCED
THE RECIPIENTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN STUDENT PRIZE,
ACKNOWLEDGING THE COUNTRY’S TOP 500 SENIOR
SECONDARY STUDENTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK
DURING THE 2013 SCHOOL YEAR.
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Seminar Success
FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW, HAILEYBURY HAS CONDUCTED
THE EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION SEMINAR. IN EARLY JUNE, 200
TEACHERS FROM REMOTE AREAS OF AUSTRALIA TRAVELLED TO
HAILEYBURY TO GAIN FURTHER KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXPLICIT
TEACHING METHOD DESIGNED BY HAILEYBURY’S DEPUTY PRINCIPAL,
JOHN FLEMING.
J
ohn stated, “The
teachers spend the first
day in classrooms and
the second day in year-level
workshops and presentations.
We had schools from all
three sectors – Independent,
Catholic and Government.
Schools from all parts of
Australia, including Port Hedland, Albany, Perth, Port Augusta, Adelaide,
Newcastle, Bowen, Cairns, Mackay and Brisbane (among others)
attended”.
Given Haileybury’s outstanding results in our Junior School Literacy
and Numeracy Program, visiting teachers were able to witness the
program in action within the classroom setting across the School’s three
campuses.
John spent time with the visiting teachers on classroom visits and
seminar lectures, and emphasised that Haileybury looks to continue
to improve the current program and remain at the forefront of junior
school learning outcomes.
Haileybury looks to continue to improve
the current program and remain at
the forefront of junior school learning
outcomes.
Visiting teachers were also addressed by Senior Vice Principal (Education)
Craig Glass who outlined the success of the program, as well as Head
of Campus Jane Gibbs who spoke about the School’s Professional
Recognition Process for teaching staff.
It was a highly successful two days with the feedback focussing on the
impressive standard of teaching at Haileybury and the exceptionally
high academic standards. The Haileybury Institute consultancy work and
events such as our Explicit Instruction Seminars highlight the work of
Haileybury across Australia and the recognition that Haileybury is one
of the best schools in the nation.
In June, it was announced that John would take up the position
of Deputy Chair of the Australian Institute of Teaching and School
Leadership.
2013 graduates AMY YANG, GEORGIA PRICE-BELL and RAJA
NOUREDDINE were each awarded the Australian Student Prize.
Both Raja and Amy were awarded Dux of Haileybury College
and Haileybury Girls College respectively, and all three students
received an ATAR of 98 and above.
The Australian Student Prize gives national recognition to
academic excellence and achievement in secondary education,
particularly those in senior secondary years and has been
awarded annually since 1991.
Ranked No.1
in Australia
Haileybury has
been ranked the
No. 1 independent
co-education primary
school in Australia
according to The
Weekend Australian
newspaper. Haileybury
was also ranked the
No. 2 independent
co-education
secondary school in
Australia.
T
he Australian based its rankings on national testing results. The
national testing program (NAPLAN) tests are sat by students at
Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, and cover reading, writing, spelling, grammar
and numeracy. Haileybury has always been a supporter of the national
testing program introduced by the Federal Labour Government in
2008. The program has ensured that schools are focussing on the core
responsibility of educators – teaching students literacy and numeracy.
Senior Vice Principal Craig Glass, Vice Principal and Head of Senior
School Pam Chamberlain, and Deputy Principal John Fleming are the
key people driving the relentless focus on teacher quality as the most
important component of strong academic outcomes.
Haileybury is a leader in the country
in driving teacher quality
Haileybury is a leader in the country in driving teacher quality and has,
as a part of its program:
Duke of Edinburgh Gold
CONGRATULATIONS TO EDWARD CHUA AND SARA FORTE ON
BEING AWARDED GOLD IN THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS.
Both students will be awarded their certificates by the Governor
of Victoria at a ceremony at Government House later this year.
✣An
appointment process that emphasises a high level of academic
achievement
✣A
requirement that teachers are observed teaching before being
appointed
✣A
rigorous performance appraisal process
✣Extensive
✣Detailed
✣A
classroom visits and observations coupled with mentoring
analysis of data for teacher and student improvement
coaching program available to all staff
✣Performance-based
pay
✣A
close linking of successful academic outcomes for students with
teachers’ professional outcomes.
The rankings released by The Weekend Australian represent the average
performance of all students in the school. The result is exceptional
given that Haileybury is the largest independent school in Australia
and there are 10,000 schools in the country.
The Weekend Australian 21.06.14
EDWARD CHUA
12-month commitment of at least 1 hour per week in:
Physical Recreation: Badminton
Skill: Violin
Service: Assisted in the school Music Department
Adventurous Journey: Kayak/Hike in Tasmania
Residential Project: Environmental Work
SARA FORTE
12-month commitment of at least 1 hour per week in:
Physical Recreation: Personal Fitness
Skill: Sewing
Service: Volunteer to help fundraise at Charlotte
Ilunga Foundation
Adventurous Journey: Trip to Timor Leste to engage with local community
Residential Project: National Youth Science Forum
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World Challenge
Expedition
O
DURING THE MIDYEAR BREAK, 14
SENIOR SCHOOL
STUDENTS
TRAVELLED TO
NEPAL THROUGH
WORLD CHALLENGE,
AS PART OF
HAILEYBURY’S
INTERNATIONAL
OUTLOOK AND
SOCIAL JUSTICE
PROGRAMS.
ver four weeks, the students worked within a variety of settings to achieve personal and
social challenges, and broaden their understanding and appreciation of their personal
strengths as well as the challenges faced in the under-developed world.
After an eight-hour bus trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara, students spent five days working and
living at The Nagajuna School, a primary boarding school located in the rice paddies on the
outskirts of the city. Haileybury students ran classes and social and sporting activities, as well as
helping in the ongoing construction of the school itself, a project that has been supported by
Jackson House for a number of years.
Without any rest, the students then tackled the 4130m climb to the Annapurna Base Camp as part
of a 12-day trek over 90kms. Living in tents, sharing responsibilities for budget, food and logistics,
and tackling the ‘Nepali Flat’ terrain all provided
ongoing challenges throughout this phase of
the tour. A further four hours of bus travel to
Chitwan National Park saw the commencement
of the R&R phase in Week 4. A final few days
in Kathmandu wrapped up a trip that many
students saw as personally challenging and
immensely rewarding. The team returned to
Melbourne just in time for the commencement
of Term 3, no doubt still absorbing the impact
of such an amazing trip.
Classics Tour
I
n June, students and two Haileybury
staff embarked upon a tour to explore
the ancient worlds of Greece and
Rome. Flying out to Athens, the group
explored the New Acropolis Museum,
Parthenon and Old Archaeological
Museums, marvelling at the remains of the
ancient Athenian civilisation and taking in
the sights and sounds of the modern city
(as well as its delicious food).
From there, the trip moved to the towns
of Mycenae, Tolo, Olympia, Galaxidi and
finally, Delphi, exploring the wonders
of the Ancient Greek World while also
experiencing modern cuisine and beautiful
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Mediterranean seaside locations along
the way. One overnight ferry later and
the group found itself in Italy, exploring
the uncovered ruins of Pompeii on the
way to beautiful Sorrento along the
Amalfi Coast.
The group then moved to explore
Napoli and its excellent museum (and
pizza) before continuing to Rome. Rome
offered many sights from the Hotel
near the Piazza Navona, including the
Roman Forum, Capitol Museum, Circus
Maximus, Colosseum and Vatican City,
with its beautiful Sistine Chapel and St
Peter’s Basilica. After two full weeks of
travelling, eating, sunbathing, sightseeing
and more eating, the group returned to
Melbourne with new friendships made
and memories that would last a lifetime.
The All-Natural
Banana
ONE OF HAILEYBURY’S SCIENCE
TEACHERS HAS GONE VIRAL!
“HOW?” YOU ASK. SIMPLE. HE
CREATED A POSTER ABOUT A
BANANA. THE HAILEYBURIAN
CAUGHT UP WITH JAMES KENNEDY
TO FIND OUT WHY AND HOW.
“I love organic chemistry – not just
for the aromas of orange, ylang-ylang
and pineapple that linger for hours in
the lab after an esters experiment, but
because it is so relevant to our daily
lives. Organic chemistry is the study
of medicines, hormones, vitamins,
flavourings, perfumes and nutrition. It
is the foundation for all the biological
sciences because all living things are
made up of organic chemicals.
I made the banana poster as an
exciting introduction to Year 11
Organic Chemistry. I wanted to show
my students how the abstract and
complicated-sounding compounds we
study in class are actually present in fun,
everyday objects like bananas.
The banana poster became very
popular. It ended up going viral online
after someone posted it onto Reddit. To
date, it has had more than two million
views, has received 130,000 ‘likes’ on
Facebook and has been featured on
news websites worldwide, including
on the New York Times site. I’ve sold
hundreds of posters, t-shirts and coffee
mugs featuring this design (and its
variants) to buyers worldwide. I am
very proud to have brought organic
chemistry to a much bigger audience.”
The Haileybury Institute is proud to
be sponsoring James’ website, which
provides valuable study tools for
all VCE Chemistry students. http://
jameskennedymonash.wordpress.com/
China and Back
THE FIRST VISIT OF AUSTRALIAN HAILEYBURY STUDENTS TO OUR BEIJING CAMPUS
TOOK PLACE IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR. EIGHTY FIVE STUDENTS AND 10 TEACHERS,
SPREAD ACROSS THREE GROUPS, TOURED HAILEYBURY BEIJING AND GREATLY
ENJOYED MEETING THE CHINESE STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHICH ALSO
INCLUDED A CULTURAL TOUR OF CHINA.
T
he Haileybury Beijing welcome assembly was a special moment for Australian and
Chinese students alike, initiating the bonds of an international student community
that will only grow in strength over time. Staff and students from every Haileybury
campus were represented for the first time under one roof, with all involved feeling proud
of this important occasion in their School’s history.
During our visit, Melbourne students stayed in the dormitory with their Chinese peers and
experienced what life is like, away from home and in a highly structured boarding community.
At the School, students took part in Chinese language, calligraphy, and tai chi activities and
also joined in with the Chinese students for Maths, Social Studies, Sport and English classes.
To accompany the exchange at Haileybury Beijing, our groups had the opportunity to visit
China’s so called ‘three capitals’ – the political capital of Beijing, the cultural capital of Xi’an,
and the business capital of Shanghai.
During their travels, the students kept family and friends up to date with their blog:
FRIDAY, 28 MARCH
Friday was our second day at Haileybury Beijing and it was as exciting as, if not more
exciting than, Thursday was. The day began early, as you might expect, with breakfast at
7.30 am. Breakfast was in the canteen at the School and the food available ranged from
noodles to assorted cakes. Over breakfast, many of the students swapped badges with
their new friends who have been so warm and welcoming to us.
After breakfast, we again split into our two class groups to partake in lessons such as
Physics, Maths and English. After a very short recess (time flies when you’re having fun!)
we had a Chinese lesson and finally a Tai Chi lesson. Lunch also went quickly, and before
we knew it, we were on our way to a rural farm. At the farm we planted and picked our
own vegetables, before making our way into the main building where we learnt to make
dumplings. This was a very fun experience which we enjoyed immensely. Then we got to
eat our dumplings. Surprisingly, all but the ‘mega-dumplings’ came out alive and edible.
Then, with full stomachs, we returned to Haileybury Beijing where we enjoyed a movie
and some games with our friends. Over the weekends most of the students go home, and
so there were only a small handful of students at the campus with us. Some of the games
included Chinese Chess and a form of Jenga.
Earlier this term Haileybury Australia welcomed students from Hialeybury Beijing. The Beijing
students attended classes with their fellow Haileyburians as well seeing the sights of Australia.
The Pre-Senior Girls have just returned from their China visit.
HAILEYBURY INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS ON THEIR RECENT VISIT
TO HAILEYBURY AUSTRALIA
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Farewell Duncan
EARLIER THIS YEAR, THE SCHOOL FAREWELLED LONG-SERVING COUNCIL MEMBER
DUNCAN SUTHERLAND. DUNCAN HAS HAD A LONG ASSOCIATION WITH THE SCHOOL,
HAVING BEEN A STUDENT HIMSELF FROM 1957 TO 1960.
D
uncan graduated with a BA from Yale
and later completed an MBA. Duncan
was elected to Council in 1998 and
during his time saw a great amount of change.
Although he retired from Council, the School
takes comfort in the fact that Duncan will stay
on as a member of the Haileybury Foundation
Board.
From Duncan:
“I think I have been privileged to have
been in a position to witness the School’s
development over the last 17 years. We always
think that what we have lived through is
‘special’ or ‘unique’; however, having said that, I
expect that the longer,
100-year view will be
“Haileybury’s recent changes have
that Haileybury’s recent
been transformational, with the School changes have been
transformational, with
so much the better for it”
the School so much
the better for it. I must
say that I’m especially attracted to the parallel
education model and our engagement with
China. In these regards (along with many
others) I am jealous of the current generation
of Haileyburians.
I’ve enjoyed the collegiate atmosphere of the
Haileybury Council, which probably accounts
for the length of time I’ve hung around.
Perhaps the most important memory I take
away from my time in Council and around the
School is the primacy of ‘respect’, especially
(in both directions) between students and
staff. From time to time, I loved hearing from
the Principal and others as to how great the
students are, and it was clear that there were
high expectations for their longer term
success in life.
My one regret in stepping down from
Council is the knowledge that the School’s
administration will have many more exciting
ideas and stretching targets (which will keep
everyone busy and ensure the next few years
are equally interesting and challenging) and I
won’t have the fun of adding my comments
and watching, from close at hand, the School
move onwards and upwards. My consolation is
the knowledge that Haileybury is in the good
hands of the Chairman and the Principal, and
all those who work with them.”
Haileybury Foundation Transforming the lives of local children
I
ESTABLISHED
IN 2010, THE
HAILEYBURY
FOUNDATION
IS THE ENTITY
THROUGH WHICH
DONOR SUPPORT
FOR THE SCHOOL
IS PRINCIPALLY
DIRECTED.
ts broad objective is to anticipate
and provide for the funding needs of
Haileybury over and above what is
provided by school fees and government
grants.
Support is given through tax deductible
donations directed to the School through any
of the three funds: the Haileybury Scholarship
Fund, the Haileybury Building Fund and the
Haileybury Library Fund. Bequests can also be
made to the School or the Foundation.
Currently five students at Haileybury are
receiving the benefits of the Haileybury
Foundation Scholarships. These children would
not have the benefit of such a high quality of
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education had it not been for the wonderful
generosity of our donors. Donors constitute
many forms – Old Haileyburians, current and
past parents, and past members of staff. We are
very fortunate to have such a generous and
warm community supporting us.
During the course of the year we were
honoured to receive a substantial bequest
from the Estate of a former long-serving and
very well known member of the teaching and
administration staff. It was the Donor’s wish
that these funds be directed to a student (or
students) who would not ordinarily be able
to attend Haileybury. We look forward to
being able to provide this opportunity at the
commencement of the 2015 school year.
As we move into the 2014/15 financial year,
there is still time left for us all to make a
difference to a talented, local child in 2015,
whose family lacks the means to access a
Haileybury education. It is our intention
to continue to increase the amount of
Foundation Scholarships on offer each year
as we commit to our mission of giving those
less fortunate the opportunity to attend
Haileybury. Every donation to the Haileybury
Scholarship Fund, regardless of the amount,
will help make a difference to the lives
and the education of young people.
Our Haileybury Foundation has full taxdeductible gift recipient (DGR) charitable
status, and furthermore, with our voluntary
Foundation Board and fully-funded
Administration team, we are proud to state
that every dollar and every cent of your
donation will go to its intended recipient.
The Foundation asks for the support of the
greater Haileybury Community by pledging a
commitment to help consolidate Haileybury’s
position as one of Australia’s great schools, as
well as helping to achieve our vision of being
recognised as a great world school.
Donations can be made online via the
Haileybury website.
Should you have any queries or wish to donate
by any other means, please do not hesitate to
contact the Director of Development, Russell
Davidson, on 03 9904 6140 or
russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au.
NEIL SUTCLIFFE
CHAIRMAN, HAILEYBURY FOUNDATION
The World Beyond Haileybury
STUDENTS HAVE EMBRACED THE PROGRAM BY PARTAKING IN MANY DIFFERENT
SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES ALL OVER THE WORLD. IN 2014, THE SCHOOL HAS
COLLECTIVELY RAISED ALMOST $60,000 FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CAUSES.
T
he Haileybury Social Justice Program
cultivates real-life skills. Students are
encouraged to challenge what is
comfortable and think about those who aren’t
as fortunate.
Across the School, each
year level has a different
strategy and aim for the
Social Justice Program.
In the Early Learning
Centres (ELC) and the
Junior School, awareness
is gained via initiatives that
students can feel a part
of. Middle, Pre-Senior and
Senior School students use
a hands-on approach to
gain awareness and raise
money.
Students from the ELC
participated in a Farm Day,
as the United Nations has named 2014 the
Year of Family Farming. The Haileybury ELC, as
a combined community, was also involved in
raising funds for the selected charities Aussie
Helpers and Edgar’s Mission.
Junior students learn to understand the
significance of the cause by raising money and
creating awareness for the Royal Children’s
Hospital. Students raised over $17,000 through
coin trails and dress-up days. Some Junior
School students from Edrington had the
opportunity to visit the hospital to see where
their hard work was helping sick children.
Families in the Junior School were asked to
share their stories of when they had visited the
hospital and what treatment they had. They
then presented their stories to the community
at assemblies throughout Term 1, so that the
students understood and were not afraid of
sickness.
Middle School students
participated in many different
Social Justice initiatives to raise
money for One Girl, beyondblue,
KOGO, Red Shield and the Royal
Children’s Hospital, just to name
a few. This year, Social Justice
came very close to home with
Newlands students learning
about and raising money for
fellow student Haftu Strintzos’
old community in Tigray,
Ethiopia.
Pre-Senior students were
involved in ‘ygap’ (y generation
against poverty) which
encouraged students to collect five cent
pieces to be used to empower communities
disadvantaged by poverty to become selfsustainable.
Senior students are involved in Social Justice
initiatives within each House group.
Jackson House raised $1,500 towards the
Nagajuna School in Pokhara, Nepal. This
money will be used to purchase a water
generator to pump water to the school;
currently they do not have access to fresh
water.
This year, Lyons House joined with Dickinson
House to raise money for a boarding house
in Timor Leste. A group of students will travel
there in September.
A large part of the
Haileybury experience
extends beyond the
classroom. From ELC
to VCE, Haileybury
students partake in
Social Justice to enhance
their awareness of the
wider community.
Simpson House raised money for the Hamlin
Fistula Foundation, which aims to support
women in Ethiopia who suffer from obstructed
childbirth. Students held a fun run event called
“A Walk to Beautiful” to honour the many
women who walk miles in search of a cure.
In 2013, $5,600 was raised; this year the aim
is $6,000.
Douglas House girls have raised over $1,000 for
Monash Children’s Hospital by participating in
a 5km charity walk at Jells Park back in March.
Edrington House girls sold bags of mixed
chocolate eggs to raise money for the
Charlotte Ilunga School.
Aikman House supports the Child and
Adolescent Ward at Frankston Hospital.
Each year, approximately $3,000 is raised
for the ward, which helps purchase medical
equipment or toys and games. Each
Wednesday, students visit the patients to make
their time in hospital a little more enjoyable.
Bradshaw House has continued its long
association with Montclair House; this year
the boys have raised almost $1,300. The major
fundraising event, a chocolate bake stall, is
still to run at Senior School. Students also visit
the guests each Wednesday and play with the
children.
This year, the boys from Sholto Black House
have supported the Smith Family. The cause
enables underprivileged local students to
reach their potential. By the end of 2014, the
goal is to raise $10,000.
Berthon House boys volunteer every
Wednesday for one hour after School at the
local Salvation Army Shop on Cheltenham
Road.
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Mad Science!
ELC
Volcanos Erupt!
IN ELC CLASSROOMS, CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
EXPLORE AND INVESTIGATE VARIOUS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
ON A REGULAR BASIS. The numerous ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions
that children ask to learn new information are often accentuated
during science discoveries. Staff ensure they allow children time
to investigate and discover their own answers where possible and
will ask open-ended questions to promote children’s thinking and
learning. By encouraging children to use their senses, and through
discussions, staff aim to increase the children’s knowledge base, as
well as foster an interest in science concepts as a whole.
The highlight of Science Week for the children is the annual visit to
the Middle School Science Laboratory. The children became ‘real’
scientists and put on white lab coats and goggles to participate
in some exciting science
experiments. Chemicals were
mixed, eyes were widened
and squeals of delight
erupted as the ‘volcano’
activity came alive for each
child. As one child recently
commented, “I love science”,
and so do we all!
GARY SHIELL
PRE-SENIOR
There’s more to it than
meets the eye!
AS A REVISION ACTIVITY FOR
OUR TOPIC ON LIGHT, PRESENIOR STUDENTS BRAVED
THEIR NERVES, PUT ON THEIR
SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND
WAITED WITH ANTICIPATION
TO PERFORM A COW’S EYE
DISSECTION.
After the excited comments and
comparisons students made
when the eyes were pulled out
from the esky, it was finally time to begin!
The first challenge was to cut the eye into halves, which sounds much
easier than it actually is. The vitreous humour (a clear jelly-like substance)
began to slowly ooze out, causing the eye to lose its spherical shape.
Students enjoyed locating the lens and observing the effects this had
over newspaper and on the image when they held this up to the
window. They also separated the iris and located the blind spot and
optic nerve. The dissection generated some interesting discussions
about the similarities and differences compared to the human eye. Is
the lens the same? Are our eyes that big? Is our cornea that tough?
They enjoyed documenting the dissection on the iPad by taking photos
and recording videos. Students then completed a keynote presentation
on their findings and presented this to the class.
MARCO CUDIZIO
JUNIOR & MIDDLE SCHOOL
SENIOR SCHOOL
Enjoy Constructing
Mythbusters
CONSTRUCTION IS A POPULAR ELECTIVE AT NEWLANDS MIDDLE
SCHOOL WHERE THE STUDENTS LEARN THE BASIC PROCESS OF
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES. Throughout the semester,
they are presented with projects to build with their team following the
three steps of design, production and evaluation. Construction is usually
an elective just for the Year 8s in Middle School; however, in Term 2 the
Year 4 students had the opportunity to explore constructing with the
Year 8s.
QUESTION: WHAT DO HAILEYBURY STUDENTS AND THE
MYTHBUSTERS HAVE IN COMMON?
ANSWER: A ‘CAN-DO ATTITUDE’ AND A LOVE OF HOVER CRAFTING.
Made from plywood, plastic sheeting, hundreds of staples, lots of
gaffer tape,
some plumbing
and an electric
leaf-blower, this
ride-on vehicle is
a lot of fun and a
great way to learn
about physics.
Students are able
to experience the
thrill of hovering
and near-frictionless
motion.
The Year 8 students prepared a fun project for the Year 4s to build in
teams. Some activities included investigating the shapes of parachutes,
making a device for an egg to be dropped in, building a bridge,
building a catapult, and many more.
The Year 4s were super excited to see the new science labs at Newlands
Girls Middle School and arrived ready for what the Year
8s had in store for them. The
room was filled
with laughter,
smiles and cheers
of success as the
Year 4s mastered
the challenges.
LAUREN DONNELL
Riding the hovercraft adds new meaning to the ‘buddy system’ when
students discover that their partner who is providing them with thrust
is also providing them with brakes. They are also learning about
Newton’s third law, which states that a body at rest stays at rest and a
body in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by another force.
Hover crafting engages the mind and the body, while providing a great
learning experience and many a photo opportunity. You may even say,
“I really need one, but first, let me take a selfie”.
JAMES ROSAS
PAGE 10 The Haileyburian SPRING 2014
Captains Corner
THE HAILEYBURIAN SAT DOWN WITH GIRLS SCHOOL CAPTAIN ISABELLA CONTE AND
BOYS SCHOOL CAPTAIN DARREN LAM AND ASKED THEM TO REFLECT ON THEIR TIME
AT HAILEYBURY AND WHAT THEY THINK THE FUTURE HAS IN STORE FOR THEM.
Q&A
What year did you start at Haileybury?
I: My Haileybury journey started in Year 7, 2009.
D: I came to Haileybury as a Year 2 student in
2004. Back then, I went to Haileybury’s Berwick
Campus, Edrington.
What subjects are you studying in Year 12?
I: This year, I am currently studying English,
French, Religion and Society, and Extended
Investigation, having completed History:
Revolutions and Media last year.
D: This year I have chosen to study Chemistry,
English, Specialist Mathematics and French.
What is your favourite subject and why?
I: You’re asking me to choose between
History: Revolutions, Religion and Society,
and Extended Investigation; a decision which
I simply cannot make! Having
grown up surrounded by
rare art books and paintings
collected by my parents, I
have always been fascinated
by the past: the cultures that
existed, the transformations
of societies across the globe,
individuals both good and bad
who shaped their time, and
how it has all impacted upon
the present. It is therefore, of
course, easy to see how these
three humanitarian subjects
have become favourites of
mine.
D: My favourite subject this year would
definitely have to be French. I find that
it is a refreshing break from studying the
conventional Maths and English subjects at
home. Also, I was given the opportunity to
travel to France earlier this year with a few
other French students, which was a great
cultural experience that allowed me to
immerse myself in the language.
What has been your most memorable
moment as School Captain so far?
I: It is difficult to pinpoint an exact moment of
my School captaincy, which has been the most
memorable, as it has been one big exciting
journey that has never disappointed.
It is possible to say that this moment has yet
to come, but I know that, so far, my captaincy
has been an experience that I will never forget.
D: This year has been a rollercoaster with
every day proving to be unexpectedly unique.
It goes without saying that there has been
a countless amount of memories that I will
never forget but the one that stands out for
me is in fact a week. Week 6 of Term 2 was
Mental Health Awareness Week at Haileybury
Senior School and it was by far my most
memorable time of this year. The week took
plenty of organisation from one of our School’s
Vice-Captains, Edward Chua, who must be
congratulated for the countless weeks of
planning.
Do you have any advice for future School
Captains?
I: Be yourself. The reason you were elected was
for who you are: strengths, weaknesses and all.
I know it is a cliché, but it is so often forgotten.
So, remember to enjoy the experience and
share your workload and opportunities around:
captaincy, after all, is a team effort and talking
from experience, it is the people around
you that will motivate and inspire you with
amazing ideas. Listen, support and ‘get round’
them!
D: First of all, good luck to the
future School Captains! Coming
into such a role, it is quite a
humbling experience to realise
that your peers have entrusted
you with the responsibility of
leading the School for your final
year. Along with this leadership
role comes a lot of expectations
from the students and teachers
around you. Unfortunately,
you will not always succeed in
meeting everyone’s expectation
so my advice is that you try
your hardest to quickly learn from these
experiences.
momentarily fades away
and is replaced with
a sea of smiles and a
desire to learn. It was
an eye opener
and an experience I
will never forget it.
D: I will never forget
my last day of Year
2. Primary school
will always be
remembered for
the end-of-term
class parties where everyone’s duty was
to supply each other with as much sugar as
possible, but the one on the last day of Year
2, for me, takes the cake! The day was marked
by an epic water fight on the Berwick Campus’
front oval as my friends turned against one
another while armed with a plentiful supply
of water balloons. There was simply no better
way to become a Year 3 student.
In 10 years time I will be …
I: Hopefully working in my chosen field, while
possibly studying abroad; maintaining the
great friendships formed at Haileybury; and
also giving my time and knowledge to the
various causes that I am passionate about.
D: Doing what I love; who knows what it will
be? I am a very happiness-driven individual
so even though I am determined to go into
medicine, perhaps I may find pleasure in
following a different path in my life. I am
certainly excited for the future, whatever it
may be.
Favourite Haileybury memory:
I: Travelling abroad has been an unforgettable
possibility, as the leadership trip in Year 11 to
Timor Leste has firmly remained as one of my
greatest memories
at Haileybury.
Being the second
youngest country in
the world, the tiny
nation economically
struggles, with many
living in poverty.
Yet, when visiting
the DIS school
and the boarding
home for the young
Timorese children,
this challenge
SPRING 2014 The Haileyburian PAGE 11
The Arts
Watched, being
watched and being
watched watching!
The 2014 Senior School Play
Watched, being watched and
being watched watching has
had a successful season on the
Aikman Hall Stage.
The performance, which
comprised of three short plays,
had the audience in stitches as
the students showcased their
comedic talents.
Well done to all the students and
staff involved in the production.
SOL DASIKA’S
WINNING ENTRY
SOL DASIKA – 2013 GARY BURTON SCHOLAR, TESSA-MAY CHUNG
AND SAM TEMPLETON – 2014 GARY BURTON SCHOLARS
Australian
Woodturning Exhibition
Five of our Units 1&2 VCE Product
Design and Technology students have
been awarded at the 2014 Australian
Woodturning Exhibition for their
entries of wood turned products in
the Student Entry category.
Sol Dasika was awarded 1st place
for his unique ‘chess board’ themed,
lidded container. Felix Wang was
awarded 2nd place for his bowl
turned from reclaimed Native Cypress
fence post off-cuts. Samuel HensenThompson won 3rd place for his
delicately turned Radiata Pine and
Red Gum goblet. Also, Chris Carlyle
and Harrison Gilbert were given high
achievement awards for their bowls
turned from recycled Red Gum fence
posts.
PAGE 12 The Haileyburian SPRING 2014
Gary Burton Scholarship
DURING THE MID-YEAR BREAK, TESSA-MAY CHUNG AND SAM TEMPLETON TRAVELLED
TO BOSTON AS PART OF HAILEYBURY’S GARY BURTON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, TESSA AND SAM ATTENDED A WEEK-LONG JAZZ LAB CAMP
HELD AT THE PRESTIGIOUS NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (NEC).
T
hroughout the experience, students rehearsed in bands with other students from
across the USA and UK. World-renowned jazz performers, such as Dave Holland, tutored
throughout the Jazz Lab experience. Sam and Tessa resided on campus for the duration
of the experience.
As luck would have it, Gary Burton himself, for which the Haileybury scholarship is named,
was recently in Melbourne. Mr Burton was in town to perform as part of the Melbourne
International Jazz Festival. Following contact with Mr Burton’s management, it was negotiated
that the legendary jazz figure would meet our Gary Burton scholars. Mr Burton has been
nominated for 15 Grammy Awards, of which he has won seven. He is also recognised for his
30-year contribution to education working at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
USA Music Tour
OVER THE EASTER BREAK, 28 MUSIC STUDENTS (FROM YEARS 9-12) TOOK FLIGHT
TO THE USA FOR A 13-DAY MUSIC TOUR. ACCOMPANIED BY FOUR TEACHING STAFF
(MR MARSHALL, MS WADDINGTON, MR WHYTE AND MS ROWARTH), THE GROUP ENJOYED
A DIVERSE RANGE OF EXCITING MUSICAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN NEW YORK
AND BOSTON.
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the Empire State Building, Ground
Zero, Times Square, the Rockefeller
Centre, the Lincoln Centre and the Statue of
Liberty. Staying at a hotel in Madison Square
Garden, just minutes from the heart of Times
Square, the group was able to walk to many
performances that included the New York
Philharmonic Orchestra, the Birdland Jazz Club
and the Broadway Show Rock of Ages.
a favourite for the students who were billeted
with wonderful families from the picturesque
township of Newton. For many students, the
highlight of the hosting arrangement was
arriving to school in a yellow bus, just like on
The Simpsons!
Other highlights of the Boston stay included
the opportunity to visit Harvard University and
hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the
renowned Symphony Hall.
Following a four-night stay in New York City,
the group travelled to Boston where we were
hosted by Newton North High School (NNHS).
NNHS has approximately 2,600 students
between Years 9 and 12, situated on one multistorey, super-sized campus. Boston was clearly
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The Voice Kids
HAILEYBURY’S OWN GRACE LAING
RECENTLY HIT TV SCREENS ACROSS THE
NATION AS SHE TOOK PART IN THE VOICE
KIDS.
Grace performed exceptionally well
throughout the competition, narrowly missing
out on a place in the final three, with her
fellow Team Delta member eventually taking
out the top prize.
Grace showed such poise and skill beyond
her years and wowed us each week with her
stunning performances. Congratulations to
Grace on brilliant effort and we look forward
to seeing more of her in the future.
SPRING 2014 The Haileyburian PAGE 13
Haileybury Sport
Softball Premiership
CONGRATULATIONS TO
COACH MARINA WALKER (OH
2011), MANAGER MRS KRISTI
WILLETT, AND CAPTAINS
BRIGITTE CASTRICUM AND
SABRINA LEES ON WINNING
THE APS/AGSV 2014
SOFTBALL PREMIERSHIP.
Mounted Games
STEPHANIE MCAULIFFE’S SKILL IN THE
MOUNTED GAMES RIDING DISCIPLINES
HAS EARNED HER A SPOT ON THE
AUSTRALIAN TEAM for the Prince Philip
International Mounted Games Exchange
hosted by ‘The Pony Club’ of the UK in
August.
The Mounted Games showcase expert
horsemanship and discipline on and off
the horse, and Stephanie is keen to make
her mark on the international competition.
Mounted Games consists of a series of relay
games to test the skills of riders and horses.
Stephanie is an Australian champion for
pairs and an Under 18 Victorian Champion.
Blazing Saddles
AFTER A GRUELLING FIVE DAYS OF
COMPETITION AT WERRIBEE PARK,
THE HAILEYBURY EQUESTRIAN TEAM
PLACED 2ND IN THE TEAMS EVENT AT
THE RECENT VICTORIAN INTERSCHOOL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The team, consisting of Amelia Coad,
Saffron Wardrop-Brown, Mia Wigham and
Sam Coad, finished only four points behind
1st place. This is the School’s best result to
date at this event!
Some riders finished at the top of
the field in their chosen events, and
consequently Haileybury will now be very
well represented at the Nationals. This is
another first for the Haileybury team.
Congratulations to the following riders
who will represent Victoria at the
Interschool Equestrian Nationals held in
early October:
AMELIA COAD – Senior Secondary Novice
Dressage
BROOKE MANCE – Primary 45cm
Combined Training
MIA WIGHAM – Primary Showhorse
SAM JEFFREE – Elementary Dressage.
PAGE 14 The Haileyburian SPRING 2014
The team of Megan Anderson,
Niamh Carmody, Tessa- May
Chung , Sarah Deed, Jessica
Lawrence, Holly McDonald,
Catherine Schwerdt, Bethany Wilson, Isabel Zaharas and Tiansha Zimsen maintained their
composure against an in-form Caulfield Grammar line-up in the final match of the summer
season. Home runs from Bethany Wilson and Megan Anderson, along with an impressive pitching
display from Isabel Zaharis, sealed Haileybury Girls College first-ever Softball Premiership.
The Unstoppables
OUR 8A BASKETBALL TEAM AND 7A
SOCCER TEAM HAVE TAKEN ALL BEFORE
THEM IN CONVINCING STYLE THIS
SEASON with both teams recording seven
straight victories thus far in the season. The
7A Soccer team has scored over 35 goals and
conceded a meagre 2, while the 8A Basketball
team’s closest opponent has only been able to
get within 15 points.
State Swimming Champions
HAILEYBURY ARE THE VICTORIAN
STATE CHAMPIONS IN THE 11 YEARS
FREESTYLE RELAY EVENT. Our team
not only won the race convincingly but
also set a new Victorian State Record
for this event. Pictured above are the
winners (from left to right): Mitch Black,
Anthony Ngo, Angus Brabner and William
Bowden. Anthony Ngo also won the
Victorian State Championship in the 11
Years Breastroke event to cap off a very
successful day for our swimmers.
Pierre De Coubertin
Award 2014
MEGAN ANDERSON HAS BEEN AWARDED
THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL
PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARD AT THE
MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND.
The criteria for this award are to participate
actively in the School’s physical education
program with a consistently positive
attitude and to have represented the
School in an Olympic sport.
Megan has represented Haileybury in
the 1st Hockey team since she started in Year 7. In 2013, she was Vice Captain and an
integral part of the APS Premiership-winning side, and this year she has taken on the
role of Captain. Megan has represented Victoria in hockey in Under 13 to 21, and most
recently captained the Under 18 side that came 3rd at Nationals. Megan looks forward
to future success in hockey as she refines her skills through the VIS training agreement.
Victorian Cricket
Representatives
State Touch Champions
FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR,
THE SENIOR MIXED TOUCH TEAM
HAVE WON THE VICTORIAN STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
ADAM MCMASTER – VICTORIAN UNDER 17
Adam was chosen to represent Victoria for the
second time in the Under 17 National Cricket
Championships in Adelaide. Adam toiled hard
with the ball in hot conditions and achieved
his best figures of 2/30 against Queensland.
Adam finished the week with 5 wickets from
50 overs, with an average of 30. With the bat
he scored 49 against New South Wales and
ended the tournament with an average of 36.
In a tight competition, Victoria finished 2nd,
losing only against New South Wales.
MITCH DOMANN – VICTORIAN UNDER 12
Mitch was selected in the Victorian Under 12
team that competed in the Under 12 National
Cricket Championships in Darwin. Mitch began
the week very well with the bat, scoring 24
retired against South Australia and 26 against
Queensland. His best bowling performance
was against Queensland also, when he took
2/13. Mitch took the second most wickets for
Victoria throughout the week. Victoria claimed
the National Championships. Mitch’s fielding,
bowling at the end of the innings, and toporder batting thrilled the Victorian coaches.
Cross Country
HAILEYBURY HAS CELEBRATED ITS
MOST SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE IN
RECENT HISTORY, securing 12 of the 30
available places for APS girls at the Eastern
Metropolitan Region event, including
two 1st place finishes – Mia Scerri in the
9-10-year-old division and Genevieve
Watson in the 12-year-olds. Haileybury also
secured the trifecta in the 12-year-old girls
division, with Bianca Scerri finishing 2nd
and Ebony Francis finishing 3rd in that race.
At the EMR event, the Haileybury girls
achieved two state qualifiers in Mia – 3rd
and Genevieve – 8th; Annika Dovaston,
Ebony Francis and Bianca Scerri all finished
in the top 30 in their age groups.
The Boys Cross Country teams have also
had a remarkable season. Charlie Rogers
won the 10 Years Division at the APS zones
and is in the Victorian Squad to compete
at the National Championships. Hugo HallKahan also won the 11 Years Division at
the APS zones. Year 7 boys Romin Kodikara
and Harrison Scott qualified through the
regionals to compete in the 12 years age
group at the Victorian Championships.
Haftu Strinzos, Will Armstrong and Aran
Brown have been selected to represent
Victoria at the National Championships.
Our Senior Boys Cross Country team, led
by the undefeated Captain Ben Kelly, are
poised to prevail with the APS Premiership.
At the Junior Secondary competition, our
Years 7 and 8 boys are currently in equal
1st place with one of our rivals.
It was a tremendous effort, particularly from
the girls who had to double up and play in
the Under 18 Girls Division. The Hearts were
magnificent in their division, finishing Runners
Up on the day to The Peninsula School.
JAI ELCOCK –
VICTORIAN UNDER 15
INDOOR
Jai represented
Victoria in the Under
15 National Indoor
Cricket Championships
in Adelaide. Jai had
a fantastic week for a bottom age player.
He scored the third most runs for Victoria,
including a match-high partnership in the
Grand Final. Jai also claimed the second
most wickets for Victoria throughout the
championships. Victoria defeated Western
Australia in the Grand Final. Jai again proved
himself again to be one of Victoria’s best
indoor cricketers.
Gold Rush!
90 HAILEYBURY STUDENTS
DESCENDED ONTO THE GOLD COAST
IN AUGUST TO CLAIM 9 NATIONAL
TITLES AND A BAGFUL OF MEDALS AT
THE SCHOOL AEROBICS AND DANCE
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Undefeated Netballers
THE JUNIOR A NETBALL TEAM HAS
DOMINATED THEIR COMPETITION
THIS YEAR, REMAINING UNDEFEATED
AFTER SEVEN MATCHES, with the
narrowest winning margin being 10 goals.
Consisting of girls in Years 7 and 8 across
all three campuses, this team celebrates
the future stars of Haileybury netball. Two
out of the 11 teams are undefeated and
three more have lost only one game after
seven matches.
In total Haileybury won 9 Gold Medals/
National Titles, 2 Silver Medals and 3
Bronze Medals, making it the School’s
best result to date!
Our National Champions include:
Aerobics Senior Singles Male – Marcus
Moltzer, Aerobics Open A – Senior Girls,
Aerobics Open B – Senior Girls, Aerobics
All Boys – Senior Boys, Dance Senior
Lyrical/Contemporary,
Dance Senior Hip Hop
(small), Dance Senior
Hip Hop (large), Dance
Junior International –
7/8 Edrington, Dance
Old Skool Hip Hop.
Congratulations
to all the staff and
students who have
worked tirelessly
over the past year.
SPRING 2014 The Haileyburian PAGE 15
Archives
The Passing of Two Teaching Legends
HAILEYBURY LOST TWO OF ITS LONGEST-SERVING TEACHERS, BRIAN CLARK AND JIM MCLEAN, IN
RECENT MONTHS. BOTH MADE AMAZING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL OVER LONG PERIODS.
Brian Clark
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BRIAN CLARK PASSED AWAY ON 23 APRIL
2014, AGED 87. BRIAN DEDICATED MUCH
OF HIS LIFE TO HAILEYBURY AS TEACHER,
ADMINISTRATOR, COACH, SUPPORTER AND
PARENT.
e commenced work at Castlefield in 1950 and retired at the end
of 1991, a period of 42 years. As a history teacher, his knowledge
inspired many fine students, a number of whom went on to
prominent academic careers. In later years, he served as Assistant to the
Principal. He was a Life Governor of Haileybury.
In 1960, shortly after Haileybury joined the APS, Brian was one of
several teachers who put the case to the School Council that facilities at
Brighton were inadequate if Haileybury was to prosper when competing
against the larger establishment schools. This led to the purchase and
development of the Keysborough Campus. For many years, he served
as Haileybury’s delegate to the APS.
Jim McLean
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JIM MCLEAN CAME FROM BARHAM
WHERE HIS FATHER WAS THE LOCAL
FORD DEALER. HE BOARDED AT
HAILEYBURY IN 1950-51 THEN LEFT TO
STUDY AT BENDIGO TEACHERS’ COLLEGE.
n graduating, he taught at several small country schools
along the Murray River, before taking up a teaching position
at Castlefield in 1957.
Jim proved to be the consummate professional, exhibiting total
commitment and dedication to every aspect of his
professional career. He combined a strong sense of humour
with an ability to maintain discipline and respect. Teaching
mainly at junior school level, he stimulated generations
of students, particularly through his love of history and
English.
He spent several years as a boarding master, and was
heavily involved with the Scouts, the School Carnival and
Camp Pelican. He coached cricket, football and tennis
teams, and for years he officiated at the APS Athletics
Sports. He also served as Honorary Secretary of the OHA.
PAGE 16 The Haileyburian SPRING 2014
His dedication to cricket was unparallelled. He coached the 1st XI
for 18 years, was coach of the 1966 and 1968 Premiership teams,
and helped nurture many fine players.
Brian was a hugely popular figure among members of the OHA and
his attendance at their functions, even towards the end when he was
clearly unwell, was treasured by them.
He is survived by his wife Gwenneth and sons Timothy (OH 1974) and
Jonathan (OH 1978).
The 5th Annual Brian ‘Weary’ Clark Club Luncheon will be held on Friday,
10 October, at Milanos Hotel in Brighton from 12.00 noon. The Club is
open to all Haileybury alumni of 50+ years and past staff. Bookings are
essential and can be made by contacting the OHA Office on 9904 6141.
Brian was a
hugely popular
figure among
members of
the OHA
Romance blossomed at Castlefield when he met a young teaching
colleague, E’von Perry, and their subsequent marriage in 1964 delighted
the School community.
Over his time, Jim was Assistant to several Heads, and acted as Head
of Castlefield on a number of occasions. His retirement in 1994 ended
an outstanding 38-year teaching career at Haileybury. His loyalty and
devotion to the School were exemplary.
His ethos of service extended to the general community. He drove
for Red Cross, was a Bail Justice, a Court Networker at the Melbourne
Magistrates Court, a volunteer at Ripponlea, and a tutor.
Jim passed away on 19 July 2014, aged 79. He is survived by wife E’von
and children Lisa, Jennifer and Stuart (OH 1988) and their families.
He combined
a strong sense
of humour
with an ability
to maintain
discipline and
respect.
Joe Lamb
(OH ’58)
ON A CALM EVENING ON PORT PHILLIP BAY ON 17 FEBRUARY 1960, A GROUP OF 74
COMMANDOS SET OFF FROM QUEENSCLIFF ON A PLANNED MOCK AMPHIBIOUS RAID
ON THE OFFICER CADET SCHOOL AT PORTSEA.
J
oe Lamb (OH ’58) was a member of the
Army Reserve detachment integrated
into the professional commandos. As
can happen in the Bay, a sudden change in
the weather saw conditions became perilous,
with powerful seas and waves of eight
metres. The raiding craft including kayaks,
zodiacs (inflatable rafts) and amphibious jeeps
were swamped, and men were washed into
the turbulent sea. In this turmoil, a zodiac
carrying 10 men, including Joe Lamb, was
swept out through the Heads. These men
were hopelessly adrift for four hours when
they spotted an
ocean liner with
Joe Lamb, had
searchlights. This
the presence
passing passenger
ship, the Toscana,
of mind to
was only alerted to
load a .303 rifle
their plight when
Joe Lamb, despite
with blanks
fingers numbed
and fire off the
with cold, had the
presence of mind
international
to load a .303 rifle
with blanks and fire distress call
off the international
‘SOS’.
distress call ‘SOS’.
The Toscana was heaving violently in the dark
turbulent seas. In the trough of the wave,
the commandos at sea level saw its exposed
propellers; then, on the crest of a wave, they
drew level with the deck. There was a boarding
line along the ship, and a ladder hanging
over the side. One commando, Roger Wood,
somehow managed to hold the zodiac to the
boarding line, so that one man at a time could
scramble up the ladder. As the ship rolled,
the ladder swung out and back at an angle,
crashing the person clinging on into the side
of the ship. Tragically, Wood, the last to attempt
to board, was smashed off the ladder under
the force of a huge wave and disappeared into
the fomenting sea, never to be seen again.
Two other young commandos also died in the
rip tragedy. Joe Lamb was fortunate to survive
and to go on and live a rich life in his adopted
country.
Joe had first come to Australia from Hong
Kong in 1952, where his father was a GP
who also did missionary work in China
treating leprosy. Joe’s dream was to see open
countryside and kangaroos, and he was
enrolled at Castlefield as a boarder. At that
time, there were only three other Chinese
students in the whole School. One of 16 boys
in a dormitory, he recalls feeling warm and
well fed, and being surprised by the broad
Australian accent. His favourite subjects
included Art (taught by the inspiring Ian Bow)
History and English Literature.
Each morning the boarders were up by 7.30
am for a 3-4 mile run through Brighton. Joe
was always in the leading group. There were
no stops for a drink and the run was followed
by a cold shower (no matter the weather) and
then breakfast. On Saturday nights, dancing
classes were held with St Leonards, an all-girls
school in those days. There was a First Nighters’
Club which attended musicals and plays. On
these outings, Joe would always seek out
Chinese restaurants to indulge in his favourite
cuisine.
Fit and energetic, Joe threw himself into his
new life. He particularly enjoyed the cadets
and outdoor pursuits, including bushwalking,
bicycling and camping. His old School buddies
included Bill Shippen, Peter Pickering, John
Mitchell, Robert Gully, Len Pearce, Tim Dennys
and Maurice Squirrell.
Reserve. Within three months, he gained
his green beret, signifying entry into the
commandos. He then started tertiary training
at RMIT in Fine Art and went into teaching.
Joe carved out a successful career in teaching
and community affairs, mainly based in
South Australia. Imbued with a love of
bush adventure, kayaking and canoeing,
he specialised in outdoor sports while also
teaching art and design. He was a vicepresident of the Australia-China Friendship
Society and was involved in organising the
Australia Bicentenary display of the long
scroll painting of The Harvest of Endurance.
In recent years, Joe, now a resident in
Adelaide, has endured the hardship of
Parkinson’s disease, but he was heartened
recently when a number of his old Haileybury
schoolmates made contact. He greatly values
the friendships made in those now distant
days.
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Joe’s remarkable story reminds us how
much Melbourne has changed and how
much Haileybury has changed. The School
has moved from three Chinese background
students at the School in 1952 to a multicultural community from 60 different ethnic
backgrounds with a campus in Beijing and
delivering Australian education in six different
Chinese cities as well as East Timor. I thank
Joe for his contribution to Haileybury and
for sharing his story.
On leaving School, he attended Caulfield
Technical School and enlisted in the Army
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OHA News
Message
from the
President
Globally connected
OHA Contacts
Executive Director:
RUSSELL DAVIDSON (OH ’86)
russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au
P 9904 6140
Events and Administration Coordinator:
SARAH SWEENEY
sarah.sweeney@haileybury.vic.edu.au
P 9904 6141
www.oha.org.au
Sponsorship
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We look forward to forming a sound
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Social Media
facebook.com/oldhaileyburians
twitter.com/OldHailAssoc
I have been enjoying meeting many members
of the OHA community this year. I have
attended reunions, industry evenings and
a parents’ cocktail party. I have also been
overseas many times (too many!) and the
last was a wonderful opportunity to connect
with OHA members in Singapore and their
families. As a traveller, I look forward to being
able to meet OHs wherever I am. We are
currently creating a directory of interstate and
international members just for this purpose.
A recent meeting with Principal Derek Scott
confirmed he would be connecting with OHs
during his journeys to Singapore and Hong
Kong. The OHA is a global organisation.
OHA leaders of tomorrow
The young leadership group of the OHA is a
tremendous source of energy and connects
well with our younger members. It has been a
smart move to create and support this group.
The OHA is fortunate we have this group,
which by the way, is the only one in the APS.
I have been encouraging the young leadership
group to think about how they can contribute,
remain connected and learn the skills of being
a member of a leadership group. It is from this
group that will emerge the membership of the
Senior Executive.
oha.org.au
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OHA Executive
The OHA Executive continues to build on
its excellent strategic plan and is currently
refining the roles and responsibilities of its
members. As we continue to grow, we will
continue to refine our skills, systems and
procedures to provide the OHA community
with a sustainable, responsible and successful
organisation that is a role model of success.
At a recent APS President’s dinner at Scotch
College, Russell Davidson and I did have a
laugh at the number of admissions over the
dinner of the many OHA ideas and successes
that had been ‘borrowed’ by those present.
The OHA is seen as leaders, innovators and
the future.
DR MARCUS POWE (OH ’73)
OHA PRESIDENT
New Additions
DAVID IRVINE (OH ’41)
LUKE PITCHER (OH ’99) – Congratulations
Luke and Annette on the birth of Lucy.
REV. JOHN WRIGHT (OH ’46)
ALICK GIPPS (OH ’47)
BASIL BREARLEY (OH ’48)
RUSSELL FOSTER (OH ’51)
DAVE TOLLEY (OH ’51)
PETER WOO (OH ’57)
PHILIP MORRIS (OH ’69)
STUART ROBERTSON (OH ’71)
IAN PLUMB (OH ’83)
HAROLD JONES (OH ’93)
Stay Connected
The industry evenings have proven to be very
successful and we are planning more during
the remainder of this year and into the next.
At a recent industry evening (Engineering), I
reminded several younger OHAs that we oldies
might be your next employer! The mentoring
programs have continued to grow and I have
gained particular pleasure in being a mentor.
If you have the time, I would encourage
you to consider this important activity that
strengthens our community and supports
the continued success of the OHA and its
community.
Vale
RICHARD HORTON (OH ’70)
instagram.com/oldhaileyburians
Relevance and connection
with industry
REV. ROBERT ANDERSON (Haileybury
Council Chairman 1983-1989)
BRIAN CLARK (Former staff member 1950-91)
JUDY CASEY (Former parent and wife of
former staff member, Ric).
ALEX CAMPBELL (OH 2004) –
Congratulations Alex and Stefani on the
birth of Levi Christopher.
CAMERON VAN DEN DUNGEN (OH ’98) and
wife Alison welcomed their son Johannes
into the world on 13 July.
CRAIG RUSSELL (OH ’84) and wife Kerith
welcomed their
second daughter
on 28 June,
in California
(pictured).
OHA Medal
OHA Outstanding Young
Alumni Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS
OF THE OHA OUTSTANDING YOUNG
ALUMNI AWARDS.
The awards were presented on 26 August,
at the Senior School Assembly. Winners
were as follows:
ARTS TOM BAINBRIDGE (OH 2008) and
MADISON GRIFFITHS (OH 2012)
BUSINESS JOANNA HAWLEY (OH 2009) and
SAHIL SHEKHAR (OH 2007)
COMMUNITY REBECCA HIBBERT (OH 2007)
THE OLD HAILEYBURIANS
ASSOCIATION MEDAL IS AWARDED
TO AN OLD HAILEYBURIAN IN
RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY BEYOND EXPECTATION
IN THEIR FIELD OF ENDEAVOUR.
Given that there are now in excess of
14,000 members of the OHA, to be
awarded this medal is a significant
achievement. The OHA Medal will be
presented at the Founders Day Assembly
in February, 2015. Nominations are
welcomed for this prestigious award and
can be submitted via email up until Friday,
26 September, to Russell Davidson.
The most recent winner of the award
was respected ABC newsreader,
IAN HENDERSON (OH ’70).
SPORT JACK GUNSTON (OH 2009).
OHA People
CHELSEA FRAWLEY
(OH 2010)
SINCE GRADUATING FROM
HAILEYBURY COLLEGE
IN 2010, CHELSEA HAS
MADE HER WAY ACROSS
THE PACIFIC OCEAN to
study at Syracuse University in upstate New
York. Having completed two years of an arts
degree at Melbourne University along with
two years under Rowing Australia’s guidance,
Chelsea managed to secure a scholarship to
not only help her further her rowing ability but
also ensure that she graduated with a stellar
degree.
Chelsea states, “Syracuse is not a place I would
have dreamed of living in. My winter training
consisted of three gruelling months
of indoors training (on the ergos) as the
outside temperatures sometimes dropped
as low as -25 degrees Celsius. The move has
been amazing, however, and it has proved that
if you work hard enough at something for a
good portion of your life you will be rewarded”.
Chelsea trialled this year for the Australian
Under 23 team at Princeton, New Jersey.
Unfortunately, she did not make the team as
she was sidelined for two months at the start
of the year due to Achilles tendonitis. She has
aspirations to not only make the team next
year but to make the Australian Open team in
the next few years.
She concludes that “it has been an awesome
experience and I encourage anyone who
is excelling in their respective sports to go
college hunting in the USA!”
KYM HUYNH
(OH 2002)
IN JUNE, THE
FAST-GROWING
AND UNIQUE
STARTUP
COMPANY
WETEACHME
(that Kym helped launched 17 months ago)
took out top place after more than 350
startups vied for a chance at $5 million in
funding. This occurred at the inaugural private
funding pitch event The BIG Pitch by venture
capital fund Oxygen Ventures, the investment
vehicle by Dodo’s Co-Founder Larry Kestelman.
Kym’s company, WeTeachMe, a Melbournebased company, is a marketplace for real-life
courses. Consumers wanting to find a teacher
or a course can go to the website weteachme.
com. Recently launching their software with
the hospitality-centric TAFE William Angliss, the
software saves William Angliss over $500,000/
year in costs while increasing their business by
a factor of four.
Kym’s family were refugee survivors from
Vietnam; victims of a political regime that saw
intelligence as a threat and one where having
your say involved risks and consequence. They
left their world and generations of belonging
behind to start over in Australia, rebuilding
their lives and family in a new country and
making it their own.
As part of Kym’s foray into the education
space, his team, in conjunction with the OHA,
are building the next generation of alumni
platforms. This October, the OHA will make the
change by implementing and launching the
world’s best alumni platform that will provide
the go-to place for any Old Haileyburian news,
events, profiles and updates from within our
community.
2014 OHA
Events Calendar
CLASS OF 1964 – 50 YEAR REUNION
Friday 10 October, Haileybury, Brighton
5TH ANNUAL CLARK CLUB LUNCHEON
Friday 10 October
Milano’s Tavern, Brighton
HEART TO HEART
Friday, 10 October, The Deck, Brighton
CLASS OF 1994 – 20 YEAR REUNION
Friday 17 October, Haileybury Keysborough
OHA GOLF DAY
Friday 24 October, Huntingdale Golf Club
SINCOCK CUP
Sunday 26 October
WA CATCHUP – PERTH
Friday 7 November
The Royal at the Waterfront
SA CATCHUP – ADELAIDE
Sunday 9 November, The Jetty Hotel, Glenelg
CLASS OF 1989 – 25 YEAR REUNION
Friday 21 November, Riva, St Kilda
CLASS OF 2009 – 5-YEAR REUNION
Friday, 21 November, Riva, St Kilda
CLASS OF 1979 – 35 YEAR REUNION
Friday 28 November
The Long Room, Melbourne CBD
2015 OHA
Events Calendar
JANUARY
FOUNDERS DAY
CLASS OF 1975 –
40 YEAR REUNION
Friday 30 January, Brighton Hotel
FEBRUARY
FOUNDERS DAY
Tuesday 3 Februrary, Haileybury, Keysborough
CLASS OF 1970 – 45 YEAR REUNION
Friday 20 February
MARCH
WELCOME TO THE OHA COCKTAIL
PARTY
Wednesday 4 March
Haileybury, Keysborough
CLASS OF 2005 – 10 YEAR REUNION
Friday 20 March, Haileybury, Keysborough
CLASS OF 2014 STUDENTS AND
PARENTS
HAILEYBURY NETWORKING EVENT
Wednesday 25 March
APRIL
KEN PHILLIPS DAY
Sunday 12 April, Haileybury Keysborough
CLASS OF 2005 – 10-YEAR REUNION
Bookings for all of the above events can be
made at www.oha.org.au or by phoning
the OHA Office on 9904 6141.
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OHA Events
Welcome to the
OHA Cocktail Party
WARWICK BISHOP
(OH ’87), MATT
RICE (OH ’88), DON
MCQUEEN (OH ’58)
AND ANDREW
THOMAS (OH ’85)
OHA Networking Event
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE OHA WELCOMED
STUDENTS AND PARENTS FROM THE
PREVIOUS YEARS’ GRADUATING CLASS
to a cocktail night so they could learn more
about the OHA and connect with former
parents. This event will be bigger and better in
2015 and will be open to all former Haileybury
parents and students of the graduating class
from 2014.
GREG CHISHOLM (OH ’72), APPU RUBY
(OH 2001) AND RICHARD JEFFARES (OH ’85)
Gippsland Luncheon
GEOFF CARPENTER (OH ’72), TONY PITT (OH’68), ALAN
FROWD (OH ‘55), ALAN DAVEY (OH ’49), DON CUMMING
(OH ’49), BRUCE HEALEY (OH ’65) AND OHA PRESIDENT
MARCUS POWE (OH ’73)
JENNIFER PHOENIX
(OH 2008) AND
ANDREW BAXTER
(OH ’85)
Class of 1974 Reunion
Class of 2004 Reunion
THE BOYS FROM SHOLTO BLACK HOUSE SUPPORTED
THE EVENT IN HUGE NUMBERS
TOM
CHISHOLM,
STEVE O’DOR,
SCOTT ELLIS
AND LUKE
DONALDSON
SHAUN BUCKLAND,
GRANT MIDDLEMISS
AND MICHAEL VLASIC
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THE CLASS OF 1974 ON THEIR RETURN
TO HAILEYBURY ON FOUNDERS DAY
IAN JEFFREY, ADRIAN BIRD
AND PHIL GLEED
COLIN NASH, DAVID CODE AND JOHN CORRIGAN
Mornington Peninsula
Luncheon
Ken Phillips Day
IAN COX (OH
’47), GRAHAM
JACKSON (OH ’64)
AND GWYNNE
COX
OHA NETBALLERS IN ACTION VERSUS
THE SCHOOL TEAM
OHA FOOTBALLERS WITH THEIR EYE ON THE CUP
Class of 1984 Reunion
GLENN WHIPP (OH ’60),
ROSS MCDONALD (OH
’64), JOHN COLQUHOUN
(OH ‘66) AND KEITH WHITE
(OH ’62)
NEIL HALLAM (OH ’55)
AND BILL ALLEN (OH ’48)
Singapore Event
GEOFF KAN, BRETT WARBY, DAVID
MACHELL AND HAYDEN FRICKE
ADRIAN TRIVETT AND
GEOFF QUIRK
JOHN VIZARD, GREG LINWOOD,
ANDREW BILLS, TROY HAYDEN, NEIL
MCKINNON AND GARY BARCLAY
Engineering Industry Event
ENGINEERING PRESENTERS – CHARLES
DUFFY (OH 2006), AMY DOWEL (OH
2007), DR JACKIE GRAHAM (PAST PARENT), MITCH GRAHAM (OH ’86), WARWICK
BISHOP (OH ’87), PAUL JEMMESON (OH
’84), CAMERON BRICKER (OH ’84) AND
PROFESSOR MIKE AUSTIN (OH ’72)
LOTS OF GREAT IDEAS BEING SHARED
AT THE OHA ENGINEERING EVENT
OHA PRESIDENT MARCUS POWE CAUGHT UP WITH ALEX
O’SHEA (OH ’91), EDDIE BINGHAM (OH ’89) AND ANTHONY
BRADSHAW (OH ’91) IN SINGAPORE RECENTLY
OHA Sports Management
Industry Event
SPORTS MAN: MATT KELLY (OH ’91), JOHN MCGAUREN (OH ’96),
BRUCE EVA (OH ’85), MEAGHAN JEFFERY AND GLENN TANNER
(OH ’87) – GUEST SPEAKERS AT THE OHA SPORTS MANAGEMENT
INDUSTRY EVENT.
CHARLES DUFFY (OH 2006) CHATTING WITH ALVIN SETYO
(OH 2010) AND CALLUM PULLYBLANK (OH 2011)
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OHA Clubs
Football
THE OLD HAILEYBURIANS AMATEUR
FOOTBALL CLUB ENDURED A
CHALLENGING YEAR IN 2014, finishing
outside the top four in the Premier B Division.
Under the strong leadership of Senior Coach
Stewart Loewe, however, there were a number
of highlights, with a victory against Ajax at our
wonderful home ground of Princes Park in
Caulfield South and a commanding win versus
Ivanhoe away. This year, the Club fielded
senior, reserves and an Under 19s team and
will look to field four teams in 2015, including
a 3rds side. The Club has a young list and is
already looking forward to a successful 2015
on and off the field.
During 2014, Adam Weekes, HAMISH
MCLAUCHLAN (OH 2002), MICK MEEHAN (OH
2009), JAMES PAUL (OH 2010) and OLLIE
ARMSTRONG (OH 2013) all represented Victoria
in various representative matches. Pre-season
training commences in November and new
recruits can contact Club President Mark
Seccull (ms@multichoicefinance.com.au) for
specific details regarding training dates and
venue. We welcome players of all ages and
abilities to come down and get involved with
our magnificent Football Club.
Netball
THIS YEAR HAS BEEN AN INTERESTING
TRANSITION PERIOD FOR OHA’S
RELATIVELY NEW NETBALL CLUB.
With ever-changing members and teams, this
current season at Springers Leisure Centre
sees a Monday night girls team, a Tuesday
night mixed team and a Wednesday night girls
team take the court each week. With Springers
seasons renewing later in the year, it will be
exciting to see how many more teams we can
get up and running in that time.
On the social scene, the Club is looking
forward to another big grand final breakfast,
which is an event not to be missed. Tables can
be booked by contacting Andrew Hicks on
0407 220 952 or hpbureau@iinet.net.au.
community, we have been able to provide
experienced OHA Kung Fu practitioners with
the opportunity to coach less experienced
members of the Club. This is something that
a number of Old Haileyburians are really
enjoying as it gives them a chance to both test
their knowledge and give back to the broader
Haileybury community.
Martial Arts
THE OHA KUNG FU CLUB CONTINUES TO
ATTRACT OLD HAILEYBURIANS OF ALL
VINTAGES TO ITS NUMBER. It has been
particularly pleasing to have a number of
female Old Haileyburians join throughout
the past year to become part of what has
been a predominantly male club in the
past. As the Club is also open to current
Haileybury students, Haileybury staff members,
and parents and friends of the Haileybury
Equestrian
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Wing Chun Kung Fu is a pursuit that anyone
can undertake, irrespective of age, sex or
fitness level. We would hope that by learning
the art, your fitness will improve, along with
your physical functionality and flexibility; but
you do not need to look like Bruce Lee to
begin! If you would like to try some classes,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr Richard
Pickersgill at Richard.Pickersgill@haileybury.vic.
edu.au for information about the Tuesday and
Thursday evening training times.
During February, a number of members of
the Haileybury community made the lengthy
voyage across the city to the Australian
Equine Behavioural Centre – the most
internationally recognised horse training and
behaviour modification centre in Australia.
The centre and its experienced staff did not
disappoint: all riders had the opportunity
to take part in classes in dressage,
showjumping, cross county, poles and active
riding.
The Monday night team is made up of girls
from a range of year levels from the last few
graduating years, and while they have only
won two games so far this season, they are
constantly improving.
The Tuesday night mixed team is competently
led by ANGIE QUI (OH 2008) and LENG TIET
(OH 2009) and is also lucky to have a couple
of Old Haileybury boys on the team. A special
mention must go to TARIQ KHAN (OH 2009),
one of their more skilled players.
The Wednesday night girls nearly all graduated
last year, so are fresh out of Year 12 and raring
to go! Although still finding their feet, they
look to be a force to be reckoned with when
they settle in to the competition a bit more.
JESSICA ELLIOT (OH 2013) and DARBY BUSH (OH
2013) are particularly good at rallying the girls
on the night.
There are always more spaces for Old
Haileyburian men and women to join the
Netball Club (no matter what age!) and we
hope to expand and field more teams as time
goes on. If you are interested in playing as a
permanent player, or even as a substitute for
when numbers are low, please contact AMY
FOYSTER (OH 2009) at amyfoyster@gmail.com.
We were given many useful techniques
and discovered ways that we can improve
our riding and our way of thinking when
it comes to training our beautiful animals.
Our riders ranged in experience and we
even had some very young horses come
along for some valuable lessons – it was
a testament to all involved to see the
benefits of this training style on each
pairing. For further information on OHA
Equestrian, please contact JESSICA KEALY
(OH 2010) at jessica.kealy92@gmail.com.
Thoroughbred Club
Hockey
CLUB REBRANDS ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Thanks to an OHA Clubs Grant generously
offered to us last year, we were able to fully
fund new playing tops for our three teams. The
tops were designed with the new OHA logo
incorporated into them. We thank the OHA
again for the Clubs Grant.
MAGENTA AND BLACK, OWNED
BY OVER 40 MEMBERS OF THE
HAILEYBURY COMMUNITY,
CONTINUES TO IMPRESS. At the time
of writing, our mare had raced ten times
for eight placings, with a win hopefully
just around the corner. Owners have taken
great delight in watching her race at local
venues such as Sandown and Cranbourne.
We are very thankful to the Haileybury
Equestrian Group for their gift of a rug
for Magenta and Black.
Further syndicates will be established
in the coming months as we look to
purchase another racehorse to race in
the colours of magenta and black. For
more information, please contact Russell
Davidson.
Hip Hop
Dance
The Old School
Hip-Hop Dance
team has had an
exceptionally victorious
year thus far, winning gold at the State Finals
and receiving an invitation to represent
Haileybury at the Nationals in Queensland.
Mel Ault, who currently choreographs and
coaches the 1st Hip-Hop Dance team and the
5/6 Newlands Dance team, has provided Old
School Dance with an incredible routine. This
Dance team provides ex-students and friends
a fun and social form of exercise for everyone
to enjoy, as well as a way to stay in touch with
the Haileybury community.
The team has been training extremely hard for
the upcoming competition in Queensland, as
well as organising some special performances
to happen later in the year. LILI MORWOOD (OH
2013), a member of OHA Dance and a current
Haileybury Dance coach, has also been invited
to compete at the Nationals for her solo in the
Old School section.
2015 MEN’S HOCKEY COACH REQUIRED
We are looking for a Coach for our two Men’s
teams in 2015. We thank Jon Blackman for
his seven years of dedication to being Men’s
Coach, including a Premiership in 2011. If you
or someone you know might be interested
in the role and helping to continue our
Club’s success, please contact our President,
Lisa Emery, on 0419 436 013 or ohahc@
hockeyvictoria.org.au.
CLUB MILESTONES
This season we congratulate the following
players who have reached notable milestones:
200 GAMES TRENT ERICKSEN (OH 2002) &
EUGENE OOI (OH 2002)
If you are interested in joining an OHA Dance
team in the future, please contact Amber at
a.fyfe1@gmail.com.
Cricket
Congratulations to the OHA Cricket Club on
winning their first Premiership in over 10
years back in March against Old Brighton.
The Club has developed rapidly over the last
few years to the point where in 2014/15 we
will field two teams (in separate divisions)
in the MCC Club X1 competition. Interested
players should contact LEIGH BOUGHTON (OH
2001) at ohcc@live.com.au.
their inaugural tournament and still enjoy
a great weekend away with friends.
150 GAMES BEN RUSSELL
(OH 2001)
100 GAMES ANDREW
MEHEGAN (OH ’99) &
Lyndal Wallis.
GET INVOLVED
We are always looking
for new players to join the Club. We have had
a tough 2014 season in the Men’s division with
a number of 2013 players not returning to the
Club for various reasons. We welcome all male
and female players and players of all skill levels.
Many of our members enjoy
the relaxed and friendly
atmosphere our Club
provides. For more details
on playing, please contact
our President, Lisa Emery,
on 0419 436 013 or ohahc@
hockeyvictoria.org.au.
Touch
THE OHA TOUCH FOOTBALL CLUB IS
QUICKLY DEVELOPING A NAME FOR
ITSELF ACROSS VICTORIA AS A FORCE TO
BE RECKONED WITH. After an exciting start
to the Club in 2012, we have won successive
Premierships in the 2012/2013 and the
2013/2014 summer seasons respectively. These
amazing results gave the OHA Boys team the
drive they needed to enter the annual State
competition being held in Sale, Victoria, where
teams from around Australia came to compete.
Despite many key players already being
involved with other teams, the OHA Touch
boys were still able to achieve a Premiership in
Much of the Club’s success is due to excellent
development through the School, under
the supervision of Super Coach as well as
occasional training sessions before key games
and the finals series. The Club still maintains
strong ties to the School and occasionally
students were invited to compete with the
OHA team to give them added experience and
develop a pathway for their continued touch
involvement well after they graduate.
In the 2014/2015 summer season, the Club
is aiming to enter more teams in multiple
divisions, including the introduction of
an A-Grade team, a Development team
and a Mixed Girls/Boys team to increase
involvement with girls. These initiatives will
broaden the depth of the Club’s players while
accommodating their varying skill levels.
Please contact CON D’ CRUZ (OH 2003) on 0403
567 996 or email Conalene.DCruz@haileybury.
vic.edu.au for further details.
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OHA Clubs
Get Involved
Aikman Club
Heart to Heart
THE OHA’S NEWEST CLUB, THE AIKMAN
CLUB, WILL OFFICIALLY LAUNCH IN
FEBRUARY. If you have rowed at a senior
level for Haileybury or are a past rowing
parent at Haileybury, you are eligible to be
a part of this Club.
The objectives of the Aikman Club are:
• to provide support to Haileybury rowing
• to engage and unite those who have rowed
for Haileybury
• to provide an opportunity for past rowers
and past parents to continue with their
rowing pursuits
• to assist with developing a strong rowing
culture at Haileybury and to have a positive
impact on Haileybury rowing.
Aviation
THE OHA AVIATION PROGRAM KICKED
OFF WITH A GREAT DAY AT MOORABBIN
AIRPORT. All participants thoroughly enjoyed
their introductory flights with some making
the decision to continue on with further
flight training. OHA members should contact
the OHA if they are interested in pursuing
flight training with pilots DANIEL PEETERS and
BRADLEY WONG (both OH 2008).
The inaugural Heart to Heart in 2013 was a
huge success and we look forward to a bigger
and better event this year.
Members of the Aikman Club will be invited
to Haileybury rowing functions, may wish
to row socially, or assist with coaching and/
or supporting School crews. For more
information, contact Russell Davidson.
We are thrilled our guest speaker will be retired
professional tennis player
and Olympic medallist,
and Haileybury mother,
Nicole Bradkte.
Aerobics
2014 HAS BEEN
AN EXCITING
YEAR FOR OLD
HAILEYBURY
AEROBICS.
After placing
1st at the State
Championships, the
team is looking forward to competing
at the National Championships held on
the Gold Coast in August. The girls have
been working extremely hard with their
coach Tracey Vaughan throughout the
year to have the best chance of bringing
home the gold medal. The Club is always
looking for new members to join. Please
feel free to contact KAITIE WHITELAW
(OH 2009) via kaitiejayne@gmail.com.
Social Justice
ON A COLD WINTERS NIGHT OLD
HAILEYBURIANS WORKED WITH THE
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION,
THE BIG UMBRELLA to serve food to the
homeless at Flinders Street Station. The
OHA will be running more nights in the
future, contact the OHA Office for more
details.
Merchandise
The following items are available from
the OHA office:
Lawn Bowls
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LAWN
BOWLERS FINISHING 4TH AT THE RECENT
APS BOWLS EVENT and only behind the
top three, including the winners, by one
rink. Congratulations to the two three-game
winning rinks: LEON ROSS (OH ‘51), Barry Culph,
Eric Barrand and John Cracknell who had
the best winning margins of their three wins
and JOHN MILNE (OH ‘73), ANDREW PENALUNA
(OH 2004), THOMAS MACAULAY and MARK
THOMPSON (OH ‘82) – well done!
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HEART TO HEART IS A LADIES EVENT
THAT AIMS TO CELEBRATE AND CONNECT
THE WOMEN OF HAILEYBURY. All past
students, teachers, mothers and women of
the Haileybury community are invited to
come along – we guarantee you will have a
fantastic time!
✣
OHA Ties – $25
✣
Hearts and Wings Necklaces – $25
✣
OHA Handmade Cufflinks – $35
“This is such a
wonderful concept.
I am thrilled to be
involved in Heart to
Heart as it enables
us to catch up
and connect with
other women in
the Haileybury
community”
NICOLE BRADTKE
NICOLE BRADKTE
Heart to Heart
Friday, 10 October 2014
The Deck at Brighton
Please purchase tickets online at
www.oha.org.au or call the OHA office
on (03) 9904 6141.
OHA Golf Day
THIS, YEAR THE OHA GOLF DAY
WILL BE HELD AT THE WORLD CLASS
HUNTINGDALE GOLF CLUB. Join us on Friday 24 October and you might
just go home with a new car! Mercedes-Benz
Berwick are offering a $50,000 A200 as a
Hole-in-One prize!
To book a spot, contact the OHA office on
(03) 9904 6141. Sponsorship packages available.
Where are they now?
DYLAN ANDERSON (OH 2013) – Dylan was
selected as part of the AIS Sports Draft late
last year for Judo, and recently competed
in the National Judo Championships in
Wollongong, NSW. At the recent Victorian
Autumn competition he won the Junior Title
and claimed 2nd in the Senior category.
ANDREW BAXTER (OH ’85) – Congratulations
Andrew on his appointment as CEO Australia
of Publicis Worldwide. Andrew will direct
the operations of Publicis Worldwide in
Australia, which counts collectively 450
professionals across diverse businesses in
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. He will also
be a member of the Publicis Worldwide Global
Management Team. Andrew was formerly
CEO of Ogilvy Australia, Australia’s largest
advertising agency.
JAMES BELL (OH ’96) – James has been
appointed into the role of Head of Human
Resources of BHP Billiton’s aluminum business
in South Africa.
LUKE BOULD (OH ’91) –
Congratulations to former
OHA President Luke on his
appointment as Head of
Commercial Partnerships.
Luke was previously Head
of Commercial Marketing at
Cricket Australia. Luke will
now be based in Sydney and we wish him
and his family well and thank him for the great
work he has done with the OHA.
HEMANT CHAURASIA
(OH 2002) – Congratulations
Hemant on completing his
PhD at MIT.
JOHN CRACKNELL
(OH ’70) – After 23 years
of service, John has retired
as Managing Director of
the Walt Disney Company,
Australia.
STEVE DANIELSEN (OH 2000) is currently
playing the character of Fiyero in Wicked the
Musical and loving it! “Without the passion of
the Haileybury Drama department, and having
them all believe
in me, I definitely
wouldn’t be doing
what I’m doing. Steve
recently performed
at the Senior School
Assembly where the
winners of the OHA
Young Alumni Awards
were announced.
CLAYTON FORD (OH ’91) – Clayton has been
appointed as General Manager Corporate
Affairs at Orora Limited.
appointment in July. Prior to this appointment,
David was Principal at Kormilda College in the
Northern Territory.
RICHARD GOODBODY (OH 2000) – Richard
has been appointed General Manager of the
Townsville Fire (WNBL).
NICK WAKELING (OH ’88) – Congratulations
Nick on his promotion to Minister for Higher
Education and Skills in the Victorian State
Government.
LAURA HAWS
(OH 2010) – Laura
received the
Chief of Air Force
Prize at the 2013
Graduation Parade
in Canberra. The
trophy is awarded
to the most outstanding graduate of the 2013
class (Air Force). Laura is studying Electrical
Engineering as part of her defence force
training and will remain in Canberra in 2014 to
complete her degree. She will receive her first
military posting in 2015.
ROGER JAENSCH (OH ’88) –
Roger was elected a member
of Tasmania’s Parliament, as
a representative of the State
seat ‘Braddon’ in the Lower
House.
CHRIS JEFFARES (OH ’89) –
Chris and his full-service advertising agency,
CumminsRoss, won the highest advertising
and media agency accolade for AdNews in
Australia, winning both the 2013 Agency of
the Year and the Independent Agency of the
Year (only three years after launching). Chris
is Managing Director and founding Partner of
CumminsRoss.
DAVID MACKENZIE
(OH ’99) Congratulations
David and Michelle on
their recent marriage.
GEOFF MCGEARY (OH ’59) – Congratulations
Geoff on his Medal (OAM) in the Order
of Australia in the General Division in the
Australia Day Awards for service to tourism.
GABI MCMULLEN (OH 2011) – Gabi has just
been accepted to study at Utrecht University
in the Netherlands for a year. She’s studying in
the Law Faculty doing Children’s Rights and
Juvenile Justice, HR law, International Law and
Conflict Resolution.
JAMES PANTHER (OH 2002) –
Congratulations James on his new role as
Director of Operations at Coda Property.
DAVID SHINKFIELD (OH ’87) –
Congratulations David on his appointment
as Principal of Harrow International School
in Beijing. David will commence this
JORDAN WILLIAMSZ (OH 2010) – Jordan has
competed for Australia in the 4x800m Relay
team at IAAF World Relays in the Bahamas. The
team ran a time of 7:11.48 – a National Record!
LETITA SINDT (OH 2013) and ANNA
MCEVOY (OH 2012) – Congratulations Letitia
(cream dress) and Anna (red dress) on their
success in the Miss Universe competition!
Both girls were named Victorian finalists and
will now compete for the 2014 Miss Universe
Australia title. Good luck ladies!
Congratulations to JOSH BEAVER (OH 2011),
LUKE CANN (OH 2012), LAETISHA SCANLAN
(OH 2007) and ASHLEIGH WHITTAKER (OH
2011) who recently represented Australia at
the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,
Scotland. Laetisha won a gold in the women’s
Trap Shooting. Josh
won silver in the
200m Backstroke
and bronze in the
100m Backstroke.
He placed 5th in the
50m Backstroke final and also received a silver
in the 4x100m Medley as his swim in the heats
helped the team progress to the final. Luke
placed 7th in the final of the men’s Javelin, he
also threw a PB of 79.36m in the heats. And on
the track Ashleigh finished
7th in the semi final of the
women’s 200m and finished
5th in the final of the 4x100m
Relay.
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