Issue 28 - St Paul`s College

ST PAUL’S COLLEGE
“A Christ-centred
ISSUE
28
22 October 2014
Community
Valuing People
St Paul’s Captains 2015
The Echidna Concept
concentrate on what they know they do well, and
then do so even better.
“Good is the enemy of great. And that is one
of the key reasons why we have so little that
becomes great. We don't have great schools,
principally because we have good schools. We
don't have great government, principally because
we have good government. Few people attain
great lives, in large part because it is just so easy
to settle for a good life.”
So what do we do well at St Paul’s? I won’t tell
you what I think we do well at. Instead let me
reflect on a few of the things that parents and
teachers and community members have told me
over the past few years about what we do well.
But I am going to qualify what I say here with the
preface ‘we work hard to’. Namely, to say we
do this or that well rightly sets us up for criticism
when we don’t succeed. The reality is we don’t
always get it right. We won’t ever get it exactly
right. But I do believe our intent is to do the
following things extremely well:
― Jim Collins, Good to Great
How do we make a good school great? What
are the characteristics of a great school and how
do we get there?
These are some of the questions Helen Hill and
I grappled with when we attended a conference
led by the Grip Leadership team. The GRIP folk
are the same ones who lead our Year 12 Student
Leadership training each year in Albury – an
experience which always inspires our new crop
of student leaders.
The conference for educators that Helen and I
attended had as its theme, Great Schools Great
Lives. We came back encouraged about the
ways St Paul’s could move from good to great.
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and Learning”
One of Jim Collins’ key concepts is summed up
in what he calls the Hedgehog Concept. The
concept is drawn from a Greek poem in which
a cunning fox tries and continually fails to eat
a hedgehog who was always able to roll into a
ball at the key moment. Collins speculated that
if organisations were more like the hedgehog —
that is, focusing on one thing and doing it well —
all the cunning and brilliance out there would not
be a threat to success.
I’d like to give the concept an Australian flavour
and call it the Echidna Concept, and then apply
the same idea to St Paul’s. When danger
looms echidnas instinctively do what they do
best – dig themselves half way into the ground
so that nothing (and when I say nothing, I mean
nothing!) can move them. For schools to be
great they need to know what they do well,
We work hard to...
• See every student as a unique, valued and
beautiful young person made in the image of God
• See that every student has God-given gifts and
has great potential
• care for and tailor to individual learning, social,
physical and spiritual needs
• notice even those students who try to fly
beneath the radar
• provide programmes of excellence catering for
a vast variety of needs
There is a common theme running through all of
these: serving the individual learner as best
we can.
I believe the Lord has blessed us with a very
special school community at St Paul’s. I ask
you to hold us accountable to the things we
say we will promise to be faithful in. I want
the community to hold us answerable to our
word. Secondly, I hope and pray often that we,
the teachers, houseparents, support staff and
leaders at St Paul’s never become complacent
about what a gift each child is to us here and
how we can best serve each individual.
Pastor Mark Doecke
Principal
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From the Ministry Centre...
Mowing
the Lawn
The following is an excerpt from a 15
part story of Bert and Grace and their
trials and tribulations bringing up a young
family after the war. It is from a book
called, “Lost for Words, Australia’s Lost
Language in Word’s and Stories” (2006).
The setting here is a summer weekend
when Grace discovered Bert lounging on
the couch, listening to the races.
‘This won’t buy the child a frock!’ Grace
exclaimed. ‘Get out and do the yard’.
‘Heavens to Betsy, Grace, a man’s got
to have an interest, and the only interest
I allow myself is the gee-gees,’ he said.
‘Anyway, I’ve got a constitutional objection
to mowing the grass. So there.’
‘You’re always getting out from under,
Bert’, complained Grace. ‘You never face
up to your responsibility to keep the yard
tidy. God knows what the neighbours
think.’
‘Well, if a thing is worth doing, it’s worth
doing well,’ said Bert. ‘Even laziness,
to be effective, has to be carried out
properly.’
‘That’s neither here nor there, Bert. I’m
not just talking about today. You’re
always trying to skive off every weekend
onto that couch. You lie down anymore,
you’ll get bedsores.’
‘I must be a terrible fella.’
‘You don’t have to gild the lily Bert.’
‘I can see intelligence is rife around here.
Well, for your information it’s stinking hot
out there. And there’s flies.’
‘And? Who do you think you are? King
Farouk?
‘That’s correct-o-mundo.’
‘I’ll pay that one.’
‘Is that a threat or a promise, Gracie?’
Bert called this sort of conversation
‘getting the rounds of the kitchen’. And
if it happened after work, he said he has
come home to ‘a dinner of cold shoulder
and hot tongue.’
complete. Execubabble – When people
use executive jargon to impress, but end
up confusing everyone.
Jesus gave us a language that is
universal and timeless. It is the language
of love. He said in John 13:34-35 “Love
one another. As I have loved you, so you
must love one another. By this all people
will know that you are my disciples, if you
love one another” (NIV). Everyone can
understand this language. When people
read you, it is always good to make sure
they can understand the God-pleasing
language of your actions.
Pastor John
Much of the colourful language of the
40’s and 50’s has been lost, or it has
changed. A modern teen lexicon might
include terms like:
Mow the laundry – Having to do a load
of washing after letting it pile up on
the floor for weeks. Selective Fatigue
Syndrome – This occurs when someone
suddenly becomes extremely lethargic
when faced with an unwanted task to
Thanks to the generosity of the St Paul’s P&F,
St Paul’s is now the proud owner of the following new (and very usual) items:
Sound system
for the Chapel
Outdoor seating
Lila Jane Holl
Granddaughter of Mrs Helen Hill,
Careers Advisor. Lila was born in
Pennsylvania in the United States to
daughter, Tegan, on 12th August.
Lila was 7lb 9oz and 50cm long.
She was welcomed with great joy!
New couches for
the Ministry Centre
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Food Tech
equipment
Riverina Lutheran Schools’ Conference
A very successful and engaging Riverina Lutheran Schools’ Conference was held at St Paul’s,
College, Walla Walla on Friday 15 August 2014.
Lutheran Schools from the Riverina attended affording a wonderful opportunity for member schools
to touch base with colleagues in other Riverina Lutheran Schools.
After a welcome and devotion by Pastor Doecke, and a word from our sponsor, LEVNT (Lutheran
Education Victoria, NSW and Tasmania), Pastor Peter Steicke led a very informative and spiritually
engaging address on “Lutheran Schools as a Place of Grace.” Peter’s message was well absorbed
by those present. His address was compelling to an audience already working in Lutheran schools.
New and thoughtful ways to show “Grace” as a Christian school reverberated to those present. It
was buoying to learn new ways about “Grace” (in all its forms) and enlightening to an audience
already trying to place “Grace” first in their lives—and the lives of the children they teach and with
whom they come into contact.
Lunch was catered on the grounds of St Paul’s. The day was bright and sunny (matching everyone’s
mood). Positive interaction over lunch allowed for some social time together.
The afternoon’s speaker was Jason Clarke, founding father of
Minds at Work. Jason’s presentation engaged the audience on
how people think and how employers can use different mind-sets to
develop better business models. Jason’s interactive presentation
captured the audience and (even on a Friday afternoon) everyone
was thinking, participating and thoroughly engaged.
Pastor Doecke commented after the final presentation, “St Paul’s
is honoured to host today’s presentation and present such fine
speakers to our audience. It was an enlightening day and—most
certainly—it was a “Day of Grace.”
YEAR 10 PDHPE CLASS ENJOYS BALLROOM DANCING
For four weeks, as part of the PDHPE programme,
Year 10 students are enjoying the new experience
of ballroom dancing. Under the watchful eye of
professional coach and dancer, Mr Glen Strauss from
Albury-Wodonga Dance Centre, students are mastering
the Waltz, Cha-Cha Cha, Evening 3 Step and Jive.
The Chapel is a lively place as Year 10 students
revel in this new experience. Mr Rod Hauser, PDHPE
teacher commented, “Being able to teach our students
new activities by a professional in the field encourages
excellence, promotes exercise, expands horizons, and
is a life-long and very rewarding experience. We have
tried many different activities—ballroom dancing has
been thoroughly embraced by our students.”
Relay for Life - Wagga Wagga
Celebrating
175 Years
of Lutheran
Education
St Paul’s planted
a eucalyptus tree
to celebrate 175
Years of Lutheran
Education.
Cassie White (Year 9) and Grace Ingram
(Year 10) recently participated in the
Wagga Wagga Relay for Life to raise funds
for the Cancer Council Research.
The event took place at Paramore Park—
the girls were part of Team Gazelle and
the team raised a total of $550 dollars.
The total amount raised by all participating
teams was $21,000. The entire day was
a wonderful and rewarding experience for
the girls—and all who participated.
One lap of the course was 446 metres.
Over the course of the day Cassie ran
just over a half marathon distance of
22 kilometres and Grace completed
19kms. The team leader, who stayed the
twenty four hours, set out to complete
a marathon—a distance of 46km—but
ended up smashing out 107.8 kms (241
laps). The day resulted in sore legs and
very tired participants!
Both girls had a terrific day and through
their efforts contributed to a very worthy
cause. Both Cassie and Grace look
forward to registering together again
next year.
Congratulations Cassie and Grace!
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College Life...
During the September school
holidays, four students from St.
Paul’s College - Rochelle Schoff,
Jotika Pantling, Joanna Borchert
and Matthew Klingsporn along with
Miss Chloe Slocum and Pastor
John Borchert - had the privilege
of joining an ALWS (Australian
Lutheran World Service) Student
Christian Learning and Service Tour
to North Sumatra and Nias Island,
Indonesia. This tour was joined by
students and staff from two other
Australian Lutheran colleges from
Tanunda, SA and Toowoomba, Qld
with the theme “Reaching Out in
Love for Justice.”
ALWS Indonesia Tour 2014
The purpose of the tour was for
students to spend quality time in
rural villages learning about the
joys and challenges of rural life in
Indonesia. This was certainly an
eye opener as various communities
were visited and learning about
their projects took place.
CDRM & CDS (Centre for
Disaster Relief and Community
Development Studies) is a NonGovernment Organisation that is
supported by ALWS, and they work
within various communities of their
working area. CDRM & CDS are
active in four provinces, which gave
opportunity for the tour group to visit
a sampling of community projects.
Of these, two areas were visited in
and around Medan, North Sumatra
and Nias Island 125 kms off the
western coast of North Sumatra.
This was to give a basic overview of
the important work being done.
The ways in which communities
are supported is by teaching skills
in improving living through nutrition,
education, disaster response,
disability inclusion, small business
loans through community banks,
up-skilling in various areas of
farming and animal breeding
methods, sanitation, recycling
and handcraft skills. Much of this
development has been through the
establishment of women’s groups in
village communities. Each area of
development, through the testimony
of community members gives great
joy to them and it did to us all to see
the difference made in their lives.
In addition to the amazing learning
was the cultural immersion in food
and tradition, the experience of
different landscapes, but most
importantly the people met. How
friendly, warm and welcoming they
were! With that was a firsthand
experience of how difficult life can
be for the people, but how joyous
they were in the ownership of their
own development for better lives.
Pastor John
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Yasaria’s Story...
“I had an accident when I was 2, and I lost my right hand. Since then, I could
not live like my other friends. I could not work or go to school.”
Yasaria attending a recycling training program was her first experience to learn
something else. Prior to this, Yasaria spent most of her time at home where
she would only do domestic work, and occasionally go into the garden to pick
pig fodder. She rarely got involved in village activities. Even if she attended,
she would just watch and listen. In July last year Yasaria was invited to join a
village women’s group training facilitated by CDRM & CDS. Yasaria says that
for most people this event was a normal thing, but for her it was an amazing
thing. She says she not only attends and watches, but is heard by others and
she could do something. Yasaria has learned the skill of making purses out of
recycled materials which gives skills and income for the future.
Many stories were shared and lifelong friends made, both from the students
of the other schools and the people they met in North Sumatra and Nias
Island.
Paster John
College Life...
Exchange Student Report
During the Japanese summer school holidays,
I was fortunate to have an opportunity to go to
St Paul’s College for 4 weeks. Although I was
nervous to begin with, it didn’t take me long to
feel I was part of the school community. People
were friendly and everyone – the teachers and
other students – helped me to adjust to the
culture and the differences between Australia
and Japan.
The Classes
At St Paul’s, there were lots of subjects offered
and I had a choice about what classes I took.
While I was at St Paul’s College, I studied
Indonesian and German was also offered. I liked
studying Indonesian because we were able
to use the language in class and the teacher
spoke to us in Indonesian. Moreover, I had the
opportunity to study farming. I couldn’t believe
that I was able to learn about how to look after
different animals and how farms operated!
activities. The variety of sports I was able to
participate in was especially amazing. There
were courts for playing basketball
and tennis and huge fields for
football, which is so different to
Japan, where schools usually
have only one oval.
The Bus
I took the school bus from Albury
every day to Walla Walla. The trip
was fun because everyone on the
bus was friendly and very sociable.
I really liked being able to talk to
my new friends.
Conclusion
Going to St Paul’s was a great experience.
I learned a lot, and my English reading and
writing improved. I had a wonderful time and
I would like to thank the staff, the teachers
and my schoolmates. I am looking forward to
attending St Paul’s again.
Facilities
There were lots of activities offered, together
with a range of facilities that supported those
Isamu (Sam)
Exchange Student
In Year 9/10 drama the students have
been exploring Absurdist theatre and
have discovered practical and theoretical
approaches to performance. There
has been a specific focus on modern
absurdist pieces, such as ‘Monty
Python’ and the famous ‘Who’s On First’
duologue.
HSC Drama
HSC Drama students are required to produce an
original piece of performance, between eight and
twelve minutes, based on a stimulus provided in
the Syllabus. The students created a piece entitled
‘Let’s Go Viral’. The audience was shown a story
about five diseases that are travelling
through the body to defeat a newly dubbed
disease called “CottonWoolitis”. The students
had worked on the piece for a number of
months, but it really came together quickly
as the examination date approached.
Jyden also had to present an individual
monologue, which he chose from various
plays, as a further component of his Drama
assessment. Jyden performed with a high
level of competency.
The performances were professional and
creative and the examiners appeared to
be impressed with both the standard of
performance and the tone of the college
overall.
Isamu and his mother, Anne,
saying goodbye.
In Term 4, we began our annual Inter
house Theatre sports. Theatre sports
is a form of improvisational theatre,
which uses the format of a competition
for dramatic effect. Opposing teams
can perform scenes based on audience
suggestions, with ratings by the audience
or by a panel of judges.
Ms Jessica Hannon
Drama Teacher
Walla Walla
Public School
Visits St Paul’s
Students from Kindergarten
to Year 6 visited St Paul’s
College to participate in a
range of science activities.
The students played with
disappearing ink, explored
how carbon dioxide
extinguishes a flame in a
‘fizzy experiment,’ watched
how we make ‘elephants’
toothpaste,’ saw what
happens to hydrogen gas
when it is ignited, and mixed
a variety of chemicals to
make precipitates.
Fun - and excitement - was
had by all!
Mrs Melissa Foster
Head Teacher - Science
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College Life...
Jakob Peters
- Highly Commended -
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards 2014
Jakob’s poem “Almost” received the status
of Highly Commended and, was noted as
among the best, in the Dorothea Mackellar
Poetry Awards 2014. Congratulations Jakob!
“ALMOST”
By Jakob Peters
The light of dawn.
The way it shines through the leaves,
And changes their colour to a light gold.
The way it brings out the warmth in the area,
It’s comforting.
It’s almost an escape,
Almost an escape from the never ending cries of death
And the shattering of the bullets,
Almost.
Most mornings I sit down and feel the warmth on my face,
I almost forget.
I try and bring myself back to how I once was,
I try and imagine that things were actually normal.
I try so hard to pull the pieces of my old self back together,
The life I lived when I was so ignorant and naïve.
I knew nothing.
Nothing of how life really was,
Of course, how could I?
I followed the system, I pretended,
I lived in my cosy, boxed-up little world.
I know now, and I know that I will never be the same.
People will often talk about a “near death” experience,
And how it changes them in ways unimaginable.
However, when you are the one,
The one on the supplying end of that bullet or bayonet.
It destroys almost every human part of you that ever existed.
When you watch the life fade away from a man’s face.
When you see every part of him disappear,
His thoughts, his family,
And his existence.
I try, and almost, but never.
I can’t forget.
Judges Comment...
It is a rare experience to read a poem so well
written that I am forced to endure emotions that,
thankfully, are not of my experience. As with all fine
poetry, we are challenged to fathom new insight
into our understandings and beliefs. Whichever
way we interpret this, we are left in no doubt, that
being the victor can lead to being a victim. A
great piece of poetry.”
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Year 11 CAFS Class
visits St Paul’s, Henty
The CAFS subject studies ‘Families and Communities.’ Students
learn about and understand the different stages of the life span,
including child development. The trip to St Paul’s, Henty, was to
observe how different age groups respond to the text, as well as
compare levels of development in terms of motor and communication
skills, comprehension and understanding, gender differences and
socialisation.
This year’s 2014 Book Week theme is “flowers” and St Paul’s College
CAFS students chose the book, “Isabella’s Garden” by Glenda Millard
and Rebecca Cool to read at St Paul’s, Henty.
Craft activities were organised for each year level with Grades K, 1
making flower paintings; Grades 2, 3, and 4 making flower pots; and
Grades 5 and 6 making origami flowers.
Lucy Zweck, Juanita Ganya, Joanna Borchert, Brittany Stein
participated from St Paul’s College. It was exciting for St Paul’s CAFS
students to see child development at different age groups and be able
to learn from this practical knowledge.
A special “thank you” to Bev Macfarlane, Leticia O’Brien and Helmut
Hartwig from St Paul’s, Henty, for facilitating our visit.
Mrs Caroline Clancy
Head of HSIE
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I’m sure you all remember the story of Moses
and the burning bush—and God telling Moses
that he had to go and bring the Israelites out of
slavery in Egypt and take them to the Promised
Land.
For those who don’t know the story well, Moses
asked God who he should say sent him and
God said, “ ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ Tell them I AM sent
you.” That phrase could be also translated to ‘I
WILL BE WHO I WILL BE’.
In other words, God was saying that He is
himself, with all His own characteristics—and
that the people would know Him by what He did.
When Pastor Doecke and I attended an
educational conference in Canberra recently,
the person leading the seminar was speaking
about teachers and who we are—i.e., he was
talking about teachers at St Paul’s, as well as
all teachers. Being a teacher is a very important
and dedicated profession. The seminar leader
noted that we (as teachers) should have a
correct view of who we are—i.e., we should be
able to name ourselves.
When you meet someone new and introduce
yourself you may say that you are a teacher or,
more specifically, a Maths Teacher or whatever
subject area you teach…… But, of course, you
are much more than that.
I’ll tell you who I am.
I’m a person who helps people follow their
dreams.
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I’ll share some examples:
A student at St Paul’s missed out on a place at
university last year- a phone call to the university
was the catalyst needed and she was accepted.
The same thing happened to another promising
student the year before—a phone call to the
university secured him a place in an Arts degree.
This year the student was able to swap to CSU
and is pursuing an Education degree.
Another hard working Indigenous student was
able to find a place in medicine, with assistance.
She is doing well and loving her journey.
Another student obtained an apprenticeship
even though his report card indicated some
challenges (challenges that this student was
able to overcome with the help of teachers).
That’s what I do every day—I try to help people
(and those people are our students) to discover
their dreams. By working with them I try to help
make that dream a reality.
Because I’ve thought about it and named myself
that knowledge helps me to stay focused, so
that every day when I come to school—even
though I don’t necessarily consciously think
about it—that view of who I am is always there.
Recently, Ashleigh I’Anson stayed back for some
Maths help. I was telling her about this devotion
and asked if she thought I was a person who
helped people follow their dreams. Ashleigh
was very supportive of that view—she could see
that that’s who I am.
But, of course, as teachers at St Paul’s you are
all exactly the same as me. Ms Weller is much
more than ‘just’ a Science teacher and Mrs
Campbell-Smith is much more than ‘just’ a Food
Tech teacher. Everyone here is so much more
than just the label of ‘teacher’.
And, most importantly – just as the Israelites
knew God by what He did for them, the students
here will know us by what we did for them
(always).
Mrs Helen Hill
Careers Advisor
Senior
Debating
Team
St Paul’s Senior Debating Team
took on Albury High School, an
opponent four times the size
of St Paul’s. The debate was
part of the second round of the
Ian Murphy Memorial Debating
Competition (sponsored by
Rotary). The St Paul’s team
consisted of Victoria Thompson,
Julia Ronnfeldt and Victoria Ellis.
The topic was That we should
buy Australian products. St
Paul’s had the affirmative side.
The St Paul’s team line was Buy
Australian goods – it’s good for
Australia. (Catchy eh!). They
argued that buying Australian
goods makes the country
healthier and wealthier.
One of the key ingredients to
successful debating is the art
of effective rebuttal. A clear
difference between the St Paul’s
team and the Albury High School
team was St Paul’s ability to
effectively refute the opponents’
arguments. The judges also
commended St Paul’s on their
teamwork and consistently
sticking to the party line.
As you will have gathered, St
Paul’s won the debate. (It’s
always good to defeat an
opponent four times your size!)
The team will now take on
Tallangatta High School in the
next round of the competition.
Pastor Mark Doecke
(Coach – St Paul’s Senior
Debating Team)
St Paul’s Captains 2015
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with
their captains badges (listed from left to right):
Boy Vice-Captain:
Boy Captain:
Girl Captain:
Girl Vice-Captain:
James Phelps
Bailey Thompson
Elena Nye-Lederhose
Victoria Ellis
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College Life...
Speech
Farewell
Class of 2014
At the end of last term, the
school community formally
farewelled our outgoing Year
12s. The Valedictory Service,
a long-standing St Paul’s
tradition, contained everything –
God’s Word, plenty of laughter,
quirky stories, remembering,
celebration and moving
moments that brought many to
tears. It’s a sad/happy time for
parents and also for teachers.
Our young grow up so quickly,
don’t they? They leave with us
memories and stories. But they
are good memories, and they
sustain us and enrich our lives.
I want to use this opportunity to
pay tribute to our Year 12s and
thank them for what they have
given to our community. They
have been a great class in so
many ways. They are a hugely
gifted group of individuals.
Many are lovely young people
– generous, selfless, gracious
and hard-working. There are
many characters among them,
who have brought joy as well
as challenges. We will miss
them. We will remember them
with great fondness. And our
prayers go with them as they
get ready for their final exams,
and then, life after school.
Three brave St. Paul's students entered the Speech
and Drama section of the Albury/Wodonga Eisteddfod.
Katherine Joiner was Commended for her Shakespearean
Recital. She presented the monologue at the beginning of
Act 1, Scene V in Macbeth. Lady Macbeth reads a letter
written to her by her husband and she then wonders if he
has the courage to win the success she would have him
win. Lauchlan Joiner received a Bronze Medal in Own
Choice Recital with the Henry Kendall poem "The Last of
His Tribe." Zakea Pongritz won Silver in the same section
reciting “The Most Beautiful Flower” written by a modern
American poet. Zakea had worked very hard and he
also won Silver Medals in Humorous Recital with "The
Adventures of Isabel" by Ogden Nash and the Australian
Recital with "Australia My Homeland" written by Dulcie
Meddows.
Lauchlan and Zakea received Silver Medals for their Duologue titled "New World."
This was based on the feelings experienced by two young men who were emigrating with their
family from Ireland to America.
In Public Speaking 16 years and Under, Zakea, Lauchlan and Katherine came First, Second and
Third respectively. For this win Zakea received a trophy and the Linda M Martin Award of $100.
Zakea then went on to win the Rotary Senior Encouragement Award consisting of a trophy and
$100.
This made it a very profitable Eisteddfod for Zakea!
I felt very proud to see the St Paul's students presenting such high calibre performances.
Congratulations to each of them for not only achieving outstanding performances—but also for
being such fine ambassadors for the College.
Mrs Grace Stein
Speech Teacher
Tournament of the
Minds – Winners!
In August, we set out to Wagga Wagga
to complete a short term and a long term
Tournament of the Minds challenge.
The challenges consisted of improvisation,
acting, problem solving and creativity. We had
a great day and would like to say “thank you” to
people who made the day possible: Mrs Leanne
Kupke for driving, Ms Clancy and Alex Smith
for facilitating and all of the support parents
picking students up after school and helping with
costumes.
Pastor Mark Doecke
Principal
The team which was officially named ‘The
flying Pigs’ consisted of Nathaniel Wenke,
Tia Lieschke, Katherine Joiner, Cara Winnell,
Bethany Wilksch, Lauchlan Joiner and Zakea
Pongritz.
The long term challenge made us create a new
wearable device that could store and retrieve
different types of data, as well as doing this we
had to create a short infomercial and story line
around the new device.
The short term challenge presented us with a
strange looking object, we then had to come
up with a story for the object and present it to a
team of judges as a spoken report.
We had an amazing day and also
won first place and as a result will be
travelling to Sydney for the state finals
in September.
Katherine Joiner
Student
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Melbourne Excursion
In Term 3, I took Year 11's on the annual Hospitality excursion
to Melbourne; the students started off at a buffet lunch at ‘The
Langham’. I discovered how much food can be consumed
by teenagers. They all displayed a willingness to try new and
interesting food; food that isn't readily available to them at
home. It was a great insight into what the world of hospitality
consists beyond the kitchen.
Day 2 had us walking around Carlton for 3 hours experiencing
authentic Italian cuisine. We were able to witness mozzarella
being made and then sampling the freshly made product. We
ended our walking tour with gelato which the students loved.
Our final evening was spent at Melbourne Star. As a group we
spent 30 minutes watching and absorbing the beautiful sight
of Melbourne at night. The next day, we had a quick visit to
the Queen Victoria Markets before heading back home. It was
another rewarding, educational and entertaining excursion.
Writing
Competition
Mrs Donna Campbell-Smith
Hospitality Teacher
Congratulations to the following
students on their achievements
in the recent Writing
Competition:
HIGH DISTINCTION (TOP
1% OF AUSTRALIAN
PARTICIPANTS)
Katherine Joiner (Year 9)
Katherine also received the
Principal’s award/certificate.
DISTINCTION (TOP 10%)
Emily Waters (Year 10)
Grace Benoy (Year 10)
UNSW Global English Competition
Congratulations to the following students on their achievements in the recent English Competition:
DISTINCTION (Top 10% of
Australian Participants)
Benton Lieschke Year 12
(top 2%)
Gilbert Rayner Year 10
Victoria Ellis Year 11
Amber McPherson Year 11
Elena Nye-Lederhose Year 11
Lara Rayner Year 11
Credit (Top 30%)
Adrian Ronnfeldt Year 7
Monique Barrett Year 8
Jamilla Eime Year 8
Poppy Marion Year 8
Sasika Price Year 8
Duncan Howard Year 9
Katherine Joiner Year 9
Connor McPherson Year 9
Mark Wettern Year 9
Grace Benoy Year 10
Lauchlan Joiner Year 10
Joitika Pantling Year 11
Pavatharane Sarangadasa
Year 11
Rochelle Schoff Year 11
Victoria Thompson Year 11
Katherine Noske Year 11
MERIT (Top 45 %)
Kaveshaalene Sarangadasa
Year 8
Rosemary Bowyer Year 9
Emily Waters Year 10
Nadia Barrett Year 11
Sophie Howard Year 12
Lauren Schoff Year 12
Mareez Youssef Year 12
Mrs Alison Barrett
English Co-ordinator
CREDIT (TOP 15%)
Adrian Ronnfeldt (Year 7)
Poppy Marion (Year 8)
Annabelle McGee (Year 8)
Kaveshaalene Sarangadasa
(Year 8)
Rosemary Bowyer (Year 9)
Cassandra White (Year 9)
Lauchlan Joiner (Year 10)
Jakob Peters (Year 10)
Nadia Barrett (Year 11)
Rhianna Jamieson (Year 11)
Amber McPherson (Year 11)
Elena Nye-Lederhose (Year 11)
Lara Rayner (Year 11)
Eloise Dillon (Year 12)
Benton Lieschke (Year 12)
MERIT (TOP 37%)
Elyse Brinkmann (Year 7)
Sasika Price (Year 8)
Kate Grunow (Year 10)
Julia Ronnfeldt (Year 11)
Victoria Thompson (Year 11)
Mrs Alison Barrett
English Co-ordinator
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Class of ’64 -’69 Reunion
Over the Long Weekend a small but distinctive group of
visitors toured the school. They were from many parts of
Australia, some of them from the local area. What did they
have in common? They all began their secondary schooling
at St Paul’s in 1964. They had come to Albury and Walla
Walla to celebrate 50 years since they commenced at St
Paul’s. I showed them around, updating them on the recent
progress of the College.
It was an entertaining tour. As I showed them through various
buildings they would say things like, “That was my room over
there…” or “Do you remember how such and such…” or “Oh
this building used to be used for….” (Many buildings have
changed purpose several times – for example, what is now
Jacob House was the first girl’s dormitory, then it became the
boy’s dormitory, and now has multiple uses)
Do you get the picture? They were reminiscing about life at St Paul’s. Some of
their stories were very funny. After hearing their stories I pondered the possibility
that students are no worse behaved today than they were 50 years ago!
It was a pleasure for me to be a part of this celebration and I wish our old
Collegians the very best for the future.
Pastor Mark Doecke - Principal
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50 Year Reunion Class
beginning at SPC in 1964
Seven months of planning and preparation culminated with an auspicious gathering at the Commercial
Club, Albury on 4th October of 23 members of this class. In total, 53 students came and went during
the six years up to and including 1969.
The ‘road’ to this event was dotted with amazing stories of “finding” people, two of note being Robbie
Taylor in Alice Springs and Irving Sieh in Hong Kong. With no one having heard of these class
members for many, many years, how do you find them?....well, “just Google it” and the result was
astounding. Sadly, Robbie had passed away some years prior but Irving attended from Hong Kong!!!
Just sensational. The wonders of modern technology. Others came from as far away as Queensland
(Gold and Sunshine Coast regions); Adelaide; Sydney, Canberra, Griffith, southern NSW and Victoria.
Never having had a ”get-together” before it was a very special event and, to commemorate the
occasion, class members were asked to write a ‘short story’ on their life since leaving school. These
stories were made into a book. Each person was given a copy and one was presented to St Paul’s
College for its archives.
Sadly, we found five of our Class had passed away in that time but we were able to gather a story
from each family to add to the book. A lovely way to remember them.
It was a terrific, fun evening—the tables were decorated with balloons in the school colours, along with
a beautiful banner. Old text books, Triangles, Sports Day programs, exercise books, photos and more
adorned the memorabilia table, generating much conversation. Numerous school day tales could be
heard coming from around the room …. now we are out of school and there are no repercussions!!!!
Many of us hadn’t seen each other for at least 44 years but really, not too much had changed, or
perhaps it had?!!
Sunday, with glorious weather, a smaller group gathered for a picnic lunch on campus. This was also
quite an event for some who had not seen the College
since leaving. Principal, Pastor Mark Doecke, kindly
greeted us and showed us around campus and through
many of the modern classrooms, along with the “old”
ones that have been revamped, some now having quite
different uses to that in ‘our’ day. Along with the greatly
enlarged farm and horse complex—what a fantastic place
of learning it is?
We missed the huge gum tree near the Science labs, but
were thrilled to see Dr Behrend’s hand-painted Periodic
Table still hanging above the laboratory door!!!
Grateful thanks to a number of classmates for their valued
assistance and to St Paul’s for allowing us the re-visit all
these years on.
Mrs Mardi Foletta (Miles)
Old Collegian
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GIRLS’ BOARDING HOUSE YEAR 12 STUDENTS’ GRADUATE
In a moving ceremony involving the whole Girls’ Boarding
House, the 2014 Year 12 boarding students were recognised
for their contribution to the boarding house in the form of
leadership and support for the younger girls.
Ms Dickson, Girls’ Boarding House Head parent noted, “It was
with gratitude and heartfelt pride as the whole boarding house
farewelled our Year 12’s. We wish them God’s blessing and
all the very best on their next journey in life.”
Saying Good-Bye Ceremony
Handing over to
new Year 12’s
Each Year 12 girl was presented with a candle inscribed with
their name and the St Paul’s emblem, as well as a photo of
the girls in the Boarding House, as a keepsake.
The Year 11 girls—now stepping up to fill the Year 12’s
shoes— presented the boarding house with an inscription
of all the girls’ names—this “handing over” from one group
to another was symbolic and the inscription will stay in the
boarding house as a keepsake.
“It is the creation of traditions such as these that foster a spirit
of community within our boarding house. Our Boarding House
Parents have watched with pride the ‘community spirit’ flourish
this year. It is so rewarding and a pleasure to watch the girls
grow, learn and mature.”
Ms Susan Dickson
Head of Girls’ Boarding
GAP Students
from England
In Term 4, Eloise Eggington
and Gabby Hartshorn joined
the students in the Girls’ dorm
for a cultural experience and
also to assist in the dorm and
share ideas with the students.
Eloise and Gabby are in their
GAP year and came to St
Paul’s after graduating high
school in the United Kingdom.
They are thoroughly enjoying
their new experiences!
Bridal Gowns
through the Ages
St. Paul’s College girls’ boarding students are
excited about modelling for Rotary Club of
Holbrook’s Bridal Gowns through the Ages.
This event is a community fundraiser with half the
proceeds going to Meg’s Orphanage in Nepal.
The girls had a wonderful time choosing their
dresses - dating back to 1944...
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Captains’
Corner
I'm Bailey
Thomson
the 2015
Boys’ College
captain.
Boys’ Boarding House
“Therefore encourage one another and build
one another up, just as you are doing…”
– Thessalonians 5:11
We have seen another successful year in the
boy’s boarding house which has seen positive
growth in both figurative and literal terms. We
welcomed a number of news boys, especially
amongst our junior cohort – which certainly
makes the community lively and fun.
All the boys have transitioned and grown well
throughout the year and have all contributed
positivity to the culture and ethos of the boarding
house and to the wider college community –
which aims to foster personal moral growth,
character development, respect and community
living amongst the boys. The boys come from
various parts of Australia and from all walks of
life – as such they bring a magnificent blend and
diversity to the boarding house.
I am often in awe of the resilience and attitude
of the boys in our care – after some initial (and
understandable) growing pains, homesickness
and transition to new rules and routines they
settle in well, they start finding their place in their
social environment, they start having a bit of
fun, they make new friends and to the absolute
delight of some parents – many have learnt to
wash and iron their own clothing and have learnt
to make their own beds.
The boarding house experience has a wonderful
potential to be highly positive for any boy willing
to embrace it – all the boys have done a great
job, in their own individual way, in building
and living in their community. House Parents
often see, and are privileged to be a part of,
positive personal growth, achievements and
development. The boarding community is
certainly character developing and the boys do
wonderfully well in dealing with the many issues
they face such as building and maintaining
personal relationships, building resilience and
coping skills, working through various emotions
and life stories and just being a teenage boy
away from family. Well done lads – the House
Parents and support staff are really proud of
you.
Boys’ Boarding House Parents
Horticulture & Community Garden
September & October 2014
James Potting
up seedlings
I have been at
St Paul's for a
year now and
have loved every moment of it.
I, alongside the other captains,
have the honour to lead our
school for the next year. As an
individual, I believe I am an
approachable person who can
be a positive influence to the
student body. Feeling easily
approachable and respected
is a great feeling, and this
motivates leaders to make a
difference.
With a large year and group
of leaders, we will be able
to put forth many new ideas
throughout the school. As an
individual, I would be proud to
leave a legacy to the College
- big or small.
Bailey Thomson
Boys’ College Captain
My name is
Elena and I am
the new Girls’
school captain.
I have been at
St Paul’s since
the beginning
of Year 10
and coming here was one of
the best decisions I have ever
made.
My goal as a captain is
to support others, to help
improve and give back to the
community and to have fun.
I’m really looking forward to
working with the other captains
and the rest of my year, and
I know that we will put all
the effort possible into doing
the best job we can as the
leadership team for 2015.
Community volunteers & students working to
create new garden beds
I’m excited about my new
role and hope I can bring
something unique and special
to St Paul’s College in the
coming year.
Elena Nye-Lederhose
Girls’ College Captain
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2014
Interhouse Art
& Craft Comp
We had many excellent entries
this year all very different.
Leidig was the overall winner
and the individual winners are
listed below:
Junior Drawing
1st place Monique Barrett
2nd place Adrian Ronnfeldt
3rd place Faith Norris
Intermediate Drawing
1st place Joel Schoff
2nd place Erin Opie
Senior Drawing
1st place Nicky Olsson
2nd place Nicky Olsson
3rd place Victoria Thompson
Junior Painting
1st place Imogen Cameron
2nd place Imogen Cameron
Intermediate Painting
1st place Erin Opie
2nd place Erin Opie
Junior Photography
1st place Sasika Price
2nd place Sasika Price
Senior Photography
1st place Joanna Borchert
2nd place Shelley Talbot
3rd place Shelley Talbot
Hand Made Article
1st place Jamilla Eime
2nd place Elyse Brinkmann
Machine Made Article
1st Place Elyse Brinkmann
Mrs Cath Gilmore
Art Teacher
Drawing by
Monique Barrett
Year 8
Drawing by
Nicky Olsson
Year 12
Machine Made Article by
Elyse Brinkmann
Year 7
Painting by
Erin Opie
Year 9
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Agriculture...
Shearing
Melbourne Show – Cattle
Eleven Students were involved in showing 5
steers at Melbourne Show during the first week
of the school holidays. The steers were bred
by local beef producers who willingly assist
our students to improve their skills with regard
to feeding, showing and preparing cattle for
shows.
came first (Brad Cox, Tyler Heraud and Isabella
Ghiggioli) or second (Lucy Kell and Edward
Roe). Other placings were Amelia Ghiggioli
(3rd), Rex Comb (5th) and Sarah Nesbitt
(6th). St Paul’s was by far the most successful
school/college in the Paraders Competition at
the Royal Melbourne Show in 2014.
The breeders were Leon Martin, Le Martres
Limousins at Gerogery, Craig and Karen Schulz
at Morven, Michael and Narelle Rouch at
Ournie and Adrian and Leticia O’Brien at Henty.
In the steer judging three of the five steers
placed 6th in the live judging.
The students had wonderful success in the
Paraders Competition. Five students either
James Kelleher placed 5th at
Culcairn & 4th at Walbundrie
in the Novice Shearing
Competition. This competition
is judged on a combination of
neatness and speed.
Other students who participated in preparing
and showing steers were Ryan Ballantyne,
Dillan Kell and Lauchlan Joiner. These
excellent results reflect the dedication the
students displayed with almost daily attendance
at working with the animals. Amelia, Isabella,
Dillan and Sarah set the standard and proved
to be great mentors.
We also showed three Simmental heifers in the
stud cattle section. The heifers are owned by
Peter Cook from Coolah and were shown by
Amelia and Isabella Ghiggioli. Isabella came
third in her section of the Junior Beef Cattle
Paraders competition.
Special thanks to Mr Merv Wegener for his
assistance with the steers and students. Also to
the parents, Mrs Ballantyne, Mrs Cox and Mrs
Roe who assisted at the show along with Mrs
Cassie Anderson for attending.
Mr Wayne Whale
Livestock Show Coordinator
Daniel Singe in action
Food, Fibre, Future Camp
Agriculture students travelled to
Deniliquin to participate in the Food, Fibre
and Future Agricultural camp.
The students visited many sites including:
• Old Coree Rice Research Centre –
gaining information on the process of rice
production and current research into this
industry.
• Steam Plains – where students
witnessed shearing and the operation of
lateral irrigators and a large water bore.
• Charlie Carp – where students received
got an insight into fertiliser production
using carp.
• Willette farms – gaining information on
the processes involved in dairying.
• A session with Luke Wiseman
discussing Wiseman Organic Produce.
The site visits displayed a range of
agricultural enterprises and careers
associated with each enterprise. They
also showcased current technology used
within the agricultural industry.
On Thursday evening, students were
visited by 10 young professionals
from a range of food and fibre industry
sectors. They all shared their
journeys in agriculture. Among
the professionals were a range
of farmers, veterinarians,
agronomists, and agribusiness
banking staff.
a fantastic two days. The students
conducted themselves in a mature
and professional manner and are to
be commended on their behaviour and
participation
Mrs Cassie Anderson
Science & Agriculture Teacher
Students participated in Agricultural
games including a ‘Race Around
Agriculture’ where they learnt about
grains, wool, meat, weeds and
vegetables.
The camp concluded at the Tuppal
Food and Fibre festival. It was
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Agriculture...
Bendigo Elite White
Suffolk Show & Sale
Late last term we took a team of 12 White
Suffolk sheep and 12 students to the premier
event of the sheep showing season at
Bendigo. We travelled down on Friday and
worked late into the evening with making
final preparations to our sheep with washing
faces and legs. All the sheep were weighed
and scanned for fat depth and muscle depth.
Sarah Nesbitt and Rhianna Jamieson assisted
by recording all the relevant information at the
scanning stations.
Saturday was judging day. First, we were
in the ring with all our ewes in the Novice/
Schools Class.
Success came early in the Novice Class, with
Rhianna’s ewe coming first, Alex Jacobson’s
ewe came third, Sarah Nesbitt was 5th and
Kara Fowler 6th. In the School’s Class all of
the above sheep moved up a place with the
exception of Rhianna’s ewe.
Then the Open classes began. Our ewes
competed strongly in these classes but were
not placed highly enough to gain ribbons.
However, in the Junior Pair of Young Ewes,
that is ewes born after July 2013, we went
to the top of the leader board with the pair
of ewes paraded by Rhianna and Alex
coming first in the class. It is a great credit
to St Paul’s to be able to present ewes
of sufficient quality to win an open class
at such a prestigious event on the sheep
showing circuit.
Later in the day ram judging commenced.
We had success in the School’s section
with Carla Jolly’s ram coming first and
Ryan Ballantyne’s ram coming second.
Kara Fowler paraded one of Mr Whale’s
rams that came 7th in a class of 28 rams.
Students assisted many other studs
showing their sheep. It was very pleasing
to see almost all of our students parading
sheep in the large group classes towards
the end of a long day of judging.
On Saturday night we all went out to
dinner with the exhibitors and students
from the other competing schools.
Sunday started slowly but was a big
day for the students with both Junior
Paraders and Judging Competitions
on the agenda. Many of our students
entered the Poll Dorset Junior Judging
as an ice breaker for their more
important events. Our junior students
were very successful. Brad Cox came
1st, Katelyn Donney was 2nd and Alex
Jacobson came 3rd.
In the White Suffolk Paraders
Competition St Paul’s students
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dominated. In the junior section, Aliah
McDonnell came 1st, Brad Cox was 2nd
and Ryan Ballantyne was 3rd. In the senior
section it was a ribbon bonanza, with Sarah
Nesbitt (1st), Alex Jacobson (2nd), three equal
thirds- Amelia Ghiggioli, Rhianna Jamieson
and Katelyn Donney and Kara Fowler (6th).
In the last school event, success continued
with Rhianna winning the Junior Judging.
Kara Fowler came 3rd and Carla Jolly placed
4th. Late on Sunday the students had a fun
time back at The Gold Nugget Caravan Park
riding the pedal cars, bouncing off the air
cushion and playing mini-golf. Mrs Anderson
had to dig deep into the kitty to buy our team
winning celebratory ice-creams.
Monday was the final day. Relatively quiet
for our students, but again they were out
and about assisting other stud breeders in
preparing animals for the Sale section of the
Show. Our ram, like numerous others failed to
sell at the auction. Five rams sold for $5000
and the top priced ewe made $2200. At the
conclusion of the sale we packed up the gear,
loaded the sheep and headed home to Walla
Walla.
Mr Wayne Whale
Agriculture Teacher
Equine...
Equine studies continues to grow at St Paul’s
College with new students joining our wonderful
program right throughout the year. We have had
some heart-warming success stories over the
past few months. Some of our less experienced
competitive students are starting to make their
mark in the equestrian world.
During Term 3, many clinics were held at St
Paul’s College in conjunction with the Gerogery
Horseman’s Adult Riding Club. We welcomed
Deb Wilson—who is a local cutting horse
trainer—for a clinic. Students enjoyed learning
the movements and skills required to train a
horse for cutting. Deb rode one of our school
horses (Maxine) to demonstrate the different
movements. It was lovely to see that our horses
are so well trained. Maxine proved to be a great
model for Deb.
Many showjump competitions and training
days were attended throughout Term 3. Anneka
Hanenberg, Brittany Stein and Rosie Bowyer
all competed at the Ken Gibbs Memorial
Showjump Competition held at the Wodonga
Indoor Arena. Rosie was very successful at
this competition coming away with a win in the
75cm and a great place in the 90cm. Anneka
Hanenberg, Stephanie Killin, Mia Ruppenthal,
Erin Opie, Stephanie Noske, Madeleine Nunan,
and Samantha Wenke all attended a training
day put on by the Albury Wodonga Showjump
Club at the Equestrian Centre. This was a
great opportunity for these riders to school their
horses over a course of jumps at a few different
heights. Anneka waited all day to jump the 1m
class, which she completed in wonderful style.
Anneka and her horse (Drama) have come
a long way over the past 12 months with her
focus on improving his jumping. For Erin, Mia,
and Madeleine, this was their first outing with
St Paul’s—and a valuable introduction to the
competition world.
At the end of Term 3 we farewelled our Year 12
students and their horses who have resided at
St Paul’s during their schooling years. A big
“thank you” goes to Katherine Noske for her
dedication and commitment as the Equine
Captain over the past 12 months. Katherine
upheld this position with great pride and
dignity and was always helpful in organising
the students and helping around the stables.
Our new Equine Captain has been awarded to
Brittany Stein, who has already begun her role
by helping students with organisation for the term
ahead. Our Vice-Captain for Equine is Miranda
Lynch. Miranda is a very keen dressage rider
and has many attributes over her equestrian
career.
Best wishes to Samantha Wenke who finished
her equine studies this year. Samantha’s
preferred discipline is showjumping, and we wish
her every success in her future endeavours.
Term 4 has just commenced and already
the St Paul’s College truck has attended two
competitions. On Sunday 12 October—Erin
Opie, Madeleine Nunan, Elliana Bortolotto and
Sasika Price attended their first competition at
the Corowa Show. Congratulations to these
girls who spent many hours preparing the
College horses for this competition. Thank you
to our more experienced riders who offered
help. Also competing at the show was Rosie
Bowyer, Annabelle McGee, Katelyn Donney, and
Stephanie Noske. Emma Finemore competed
at the Shepparton Show with great results in the
show jumping.
On Sunday 19 October the College truck made
the journey to Tumbarumba for their annual
Interschool Competition. Competing for St
Paul’s College were Anneka Hanenberg, Meg
Freudenstein, Shelley Talbot, Sarah Nesbitt,
Edward Roe, Erin Opie, Madeleine Nunan and
Sasika Price. Congratulations to these students
on representing St Pauls College at this event.
Over the last few months I have
prepared and competed at
the NSW PCA One Day Event
Championships held in Albury
on the 26 - 28 September,
where I competed as a A grade
Associate (A grade = 1.05m+
jumps) (Assoc = 17 and under
25). I won the dressage phase
of the competition which is
one of three different phases.
The other phases of the
event are cross country and
showjumping.
I have also been competing
at local Agriculture shows
and Pony Club Events. I am
currently preparing for the
NSW PCA Show Riding State
Championships to be held at
Scone on 6 & 7 December. This
event includes classes where
the rider is judged on how
well they can ride and classes
where the horse is judged.
Brittany Stein
Equine Student
Mrs Katrina McMaster
Equine Manager
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Polocrosse
The Australian
Showjumping
Championships
Hugh Anderson – NSW v USA
Hugh Anderson (Year 8) spent two weekends
during July in Northern NSW playing
polocrosse vs a USA Junior Team.
Hugh was a member of an eight person
NSW Mixed Junior Team; the team consisted
of 4 girls/4 boys.
A quadrangular series was created with
USA, NSW and two Zone teams from North
West Plains and Central West Zone. The
NSW team members had to provide horses
and gear for the USA team and—after
a heavy defeat on the first weekend at
Narrabri—USA commandeered more horses
from NSW that took their fancy. However, the
horse can only do so much! At Warren—on
the second weekend—a much closer game
was played; however NSW again came away
victorious.
On the 17 September
Stephanie Noske, Meg
Freudenstein, and
Mrs Noske travelled
to Werribee Park in
Victoria for the national
showjumping titles. This
event ran for four days and
was home to over 600 of the country’s best
showjumpers and their horses. Stephanie Noske competed in 2 classes each day for
the first three days—one being an 80cm class and the other being a 90cm class.
Stephanie also competed in the 95 cm final. From this event, Stephanie came home
with three ribbons: a 4th in one 80cm class, a 2nd in another 80cm class and a 1st
from one of the 90cm classes.
Stephanie is grateful for her horse, “Bristol” who has resided with her at College for 3
years. She also gives a great amount of credit to her three teachers at the College—
with their assistance and help “Bristol” has improved from not being able to jump to
winning a class at the National Showjumping Championships!
Thank you also to Meg Fruedenstein for taking the photos. A very special thank you to
Mrs Kellie Noske, for all her hard work.
Hugh played a commanding role in the team
as a Number 3 (defence) and was awarded
Best Number 3 for his efforts.
Additionally, during these weekends, Digby
Anderson—Hugh’s brother—played in the
Open Club competition joined by his mother,
Fiona, and a friend who travelled with them.
Digby played great polocrosse against some
truly hardened adult players!
Congratulations to both Hugh and Digby on
such a fine effort!
Pony Club of NSW State Showjumping Championships
Stephanie Noske attended the Pony Club State Showjumping Championships in
Condobolin. At this event, Stephanie competed in the B grade section for 15 to 17
year olds. She competed in two rounds of showjumping each day. Stephanie came
home with an 8th, 7th, and a 1st place.
Congratulations Stephanie!
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Projects
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Thomas Knobel - Off-Road Buggy
Max Atkinson - Spit Roast BBQ
Jay Richards - TV Cabinet
Joseph Curran - Security Cabinet
Max Nicholas - Ute Tray
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