2008 Pt 1 - Bunbury Cathedral Grammar

BUNBURY CATHEDRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
bonifacian
2008
Contents
Our School
Secondary School
From the Editor
2
From the Headmaster
3
From the Board
4
Chaplain
5
Staff
6
Board & Staff List
9
Library
10
Parents and Friends’ Association 11
Peer Support Student Executive
Goldsmith House
Knight House Redding House
Wilson House
Primary School
Student Council Head of Primary 13
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Year Reports
Kindergarten
PrePrimary Year 1D
Year 2F
Year 3F Year 3M Year 4P Year 5PL Year 5PO Year 6A Year 7H Year 7D
Year 7K 16
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Specialty Areas
Primary Sport Christian Education and RaPS
Primary Art Challenge and Extension
Creative Writing Primary Music Primary LOTE 32
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Sport 46
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Departments
Archives Art English Creative Writing Drama
Health and Physical Education
LOTE
Music
Maths
Society and Environment RaPS
Vocational Education
Science
Technology and Enterprise
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Boarding
Head of Boarding From the Boarders
Boarding Collage
School Ball
School Ball Collage
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Year Reports
Clubs and Activities
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Squiggly Liners
SCUBA Club Worsley Energy Challenge Debating
Calm Bush Ranger Cadets
Community Service Tournament of Minds
Round Square Exchange Swimming
Cross Country
Badminton
Cricket
Football - Boys’ and Girls’
Athletics
Soccer - Boys’ and Girls’
Smart Sports
Volleyball
Netball
Basketball
Rowing
Country Week
Hockey - Boys’ and Girls’
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Year
Year
Year
Year
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Leavers ‘08
Year 12 Report
Year 12 Individual Photos
Year 12s - Last Days
Class of 2008 - Looking Back
Honour Board
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Awards
Speech Day Awards 2007
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Credits
Editor: Margaret Paterson | Proofreaders: Kym Ashby, Glynis Biggar, Maria Melchiorre, Ann Osborne and Margaret Paterson
Student Editor: Grace Jilley | Editorial Committee: Alec Barron-Sullivan, Lilli-Mae Chester, Rachel Connolly, Sheridan Duke, Briar
Dunnet, Dani Hanlon, Verity Hughes, Georgia Johnstone, Jaimee Kain, Claudia Keane, Brodie MacArthur, Katie McDonald, Michaela
Mitchell, Nell Mitchell, Sarah Pantlin and Amy Weston. | Photographers: Kym Ashby, Sue-Ellen Brookes, Margaret Paterson,
Photo Hendriks, Maverick Photography (School Ball) plus numerous staff and students | Design: www.the-globe.com.au
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From the Head
During the past year the School has grown but remained true
to its Mission Statement to provide excellence in all-round
education within a unique environment.
From the Editor
As I plough through, editing the articles of this my 7th
Bonifacian, I contemplate its future. I feel the joy of our Kindy
students as they see their own faces beaming from the Kindy
page and I see the smiles on the faces of their parents and
grandparents as they read their little gems of wisdom. At the
other end of the spectrum I feel a buzz of excitement as the
Year 12s launch themselves into the ‘big world’ and I feel their
apprehension and even grief as they farewell their teachers and
friends plus the security they have known at the School.
The Bonifacian is certainly for the now and no doubt it will be
pored over by many students, parents and staff in the coming
weeks. Perhaps it will even earn a place on the kitchen bench
or coffee table. But will it endure?
Master Plan 2 for the School’s buildings and facilities is now
well underway. Extension of our Boarding facilities to allow us to
cater for up to about 110 Boarders is complete, with three new
Boarding Units and a new Common Room for Marie Palmer
Boarding House in use from the start of this year.
Special thanks must go to my support crew and proofreaders,
Kym Ashby, Maria Melchiorre, Ann Osborne and Glynis
Biggar, and also to Student Editor Grace Jilley and the 2008
Bonifacian Committee; Alec Barron-Sullivan, Lilli-Mae Chester,
Rachel Connolly, Sheridan Duke, Briar Dunnet, Dani Hanlon,
Verity Hughes, Georgia Johnstone, Jaimee Kain, Claudia Keane,
Brodie MacArthur, Katie McDonald, Michaela Mitchell, Nell
Mitchell, Sarah Pantlin and Amy Weston, for their immense
spirit, their energy, and undying persistence in chasing up
articles.
Mrs Margaret Paterson :: Editor
It is pleasing to know that often our Bonifacians do endure. In
fact many are kept fondly for years to come. It is surprising how
many former students turn up at OGA Reunions with Bonifacians
tucked under their arms. I am also aware of their usefulness
in Archives, our Bonifacians are a vital record of the School’s
history. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t refer back to an old
Bonifacian to check a detail or research an issue. In fact our old
publications are so valuable that we are busy summarising them
to produce a Finding Aid to assist with such research.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed an article or photo for
this year’s Bonifacian. You have contributed to a publication that
will bring pleasure to many over the next few weeks and you have
also helped to document the history of our wonderful School.
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Fun
Social
Special
Creative
Stressed
Annoyed
Confused
Freelance
Awesome
Encouraging (nagging) the teachers
!!Cool Bananas!!
Bonifacian Committee
The former Dining Room is currently being refurbished and
extended as a Year 12 Common Room, additional Boarding
facilities and a large classroom sized Gymnasium. We are currently
finalising the design for a new Year 7 Centre, to be built during
2009 for use in 2010, which will enable us to operate a Transition
Programme for four classes of Year 7 students and ensure a
smooth change from Primary to Secondary education. From 2010
Year 7 will be our initial entry point to our Secondary section.
As a whole, the Year 12 class of 2007 worked hard, with strong
support from our teaching staff, to ultimately achieve its potential
and we were very proud of the achievements of these students.
92.9% of our Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE) students
achieved a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) greater than or equal
to 65, placing them in the top 35% of the State and exceeding
the TER needed to qualify for university courses which were
the easiest to enter. 70.8% achieved a TER placing them in the
top 20% of the State, the minimum necessary for entry to the
University of Western Australia, the most difficult university to
enter in this State. 39.8% were placed in the top 10% and 13.3%
in the top 2.5%. Seven students won Certificates of Distinction
for being in the top 0.5% of the State for English. Certificates of
Excellence for achieving at least 10 A grades for Years 11 and
12 were awarded to 7 TEE students and 1 non-TEE student. Our
non-TEE students, about 17% of the Year 12 population, also
performed well, with one student winning the Westscheme Award
for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training, and another a
2007 Australian Vocational Student Prize. The vast majority of our
non-TEE students gained entry to the TAFE course of their choice.
We believe that our strong pastoral care and co-curricular
programmes help to prevent our students from becoming
alienated from the School, allowing them to achieve their
potential in our academic programme. Some sporting highlights
of the year have included winning the South West Independent
Schools’ Sports Association (SWISSA) Interschool Cross Country
Carnival for the fourth time in the last five years, winning the WA
Schools’ Orienteering Championship for the ninth time in the
last ten years, winning the White Cup for the State-wide ‘Smarter
Than Smoking’ Competition for girls’ football, and our senior girls’
and boys’ hockey teams being Associated and Catholic Colleges’
champions, for the fourth year in a row for the boys. Music, Art,
Drama and Debating continue to be very strong activities at the
School, with student involvement in the Bunbury Eisteddfod and
our annual Arts Festival again being major highlights of the year.
At the international conference of the Round Square Association
(RSA) in Vancouver from 3 to 9 October the School was
inducted as a full member of the RSA, after being a regional
member since 2005. Full membership of the RSA will lead
to many exciting opportunities for both staff and students to
participate in international conferences, exchanges and service
projects, helping to overcome our insularity, which is one of the
dangers of our privileged lifestyle in this wonderful part of the
world. From 27 September to 2 October the School hosted the
regional conference of the RSA, with our students playing crucial
leadership roles.
I am grateful for our exceptionally strong and supportive School
Community. Many thanks to the P&F Association, lead by Dr Ian
Spencer, for its hard work on behalf of the School. Our second
Annual Giving Campaign raised $46,105 from 229 donors, an
improvement in both respects from last year.
I sincerely thank everyone who has supported the School
in any way during 2008.
Dr Bruce Matthews :: Headmaster
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From the Board
Our School has enjoyed a very busy and positive year. The
fundamental reason for the continuing strength and success of
our School is the contribution of the School family during the year
and indeed for the life of the School.
The Board and Dr Matthews were delighted to mutually agree
to an extension of Dr Matthews’ contract as Headmaster to
the end of the 2011 school year. Dr Matthews’ contribution to
development of all elements of our School and his administration
have been and continue to be outstanding. I also acknowledge
the contribution of Mrs Matthews to our School and her support
of Dr Matthews.
Our Bursar, Mr Vince Evans will retire at the end of this year.
On behalf of the Board and School family, I thank Mr Evans for
his tireless efforts managing the School’s business. In particular
Mr Evans has personally project managed the School’s building
programme that has always been on budget and on time. This
is an outstanding achievement. Thank you Mr Evans for your
strong contribution. We wish you and Mrs Evans a rewarding
and happy retirement.
We are fortunate indeed to have appointed Mrs Jennifer Nobbs
as our new School Bursar. Mrs Nobbs’ previous position was
Regional Manager, South West for the Department of Housing
and Works. She brings a wealth of administrative skills and
project management experience to the role.
The Board and the School family are highly appreciative of the
commitment and professional dedication of all Teaching and
Support staff. We are fortunate to have such a highly professional
group of people. The Board and School family thank you for your
continuing dedication.
Our Master Plan 2 continues its progress. We have completed
three new Boarding Units and a new Common Room. The
refurbishment and extension of the former Dining Room for Year
12 Common Room, a large classroom-sized Gymnasium and a
multipurpose facility for our Boarders will enhance the quality of
all of our students’ experience at the School. The new dedicated
Year 7 Centre will be completed for the commencement of
the 2010 school year. The extension of U Block will provide
additional teaching and administration facilities and space. We
continue the planning approvals process for our new oval. A
strategic analysis of the School’s future needs will be undertaken
by expert external consultants in 2009. We look to the future with
certainty and optimism.
Mr Derek Peterson retired from the Board at our April AGM. Our
thanks and gratitude goes to Derek for his very fine contribution
to the School. We have been pleased to welcome Mrs Jo-anne
Norton to the Board. Jo-anne is a former student and current
parent of the School. I am grateful for the very dedicated work of
Dr Ian Spencer and the P&F members and Ms Beth Ferguson
and the OGA for their continuing tireless support of the School.
Thank you to the members of the Board and co-opted members
of sub committees for their tireless dedication to the School.
I wish all our graduating and departing students the very best of
success for their futures. On behalf of the Board I wish all School
family members a holy, happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
Mr Peter Manolas :: Board Chairman
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Chaplain
Recently in someone’s home I saw on their coffee table a book
entitled Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things. Such a title
could be used to describe the Chaplain’s role in our School.
Putting it simply, I’m an ordinary person whose role it is to point
to the extraordinary. Bread and wine point to the presence of
Christ amongst us. Pouring water expresses the possibilities of
new life in God. Holy oil applied to the bandaged and broken
speaks of a God who cares. Words spoken hopefully express
something of the Word.
The extraordinary found in the ordinary.
This too would be a good metaphor for all that we do in the
School. All of us, students, staff and parents - ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
One of the things concerning Religious Educators around the
world is the lack of stillness and silence in children’s lives.
The fast pace of society, the loss of sacred spaces, and the
increasing availability of noise (television, radio, iPod, etc),
is eroding our capacity for awe and wonder. We need to sit
and watch the silent sunset, we need to ‘kick down the cobble
stones’ and relearn the art of simple pleasures. Perhaps we need
to rediscover the ordinary in us all; the ordinary which, when we
really contemplate it, is the image of God.
Now that’s really extraordinary. Or as some might say:
That’s awesome!
Father Geoff :: Chaplain
Staff
BeiCGSing Olympics
Much anticipation marked the start of the BeiCGSing Olympics
for 2008. The Opening Ceremony took off with a bang with
the Staff Conference at Wyndham Holiday Resort. Gathered
together were the athletes, coaches, trainers and workers who
would represent the School. The Ceremony saw the introduction
of many new faces, fresh with promise and potential, ready to
strive for their Olympic goals.
A renowned mental gymnast and Tournament of Minds
facilitator, Mrs Denise Mason, stepped forth as our new Head
of Primary to carry the flag for the team in 2008. She led a
team jam-packed with past Olympians alongside many welcome
newcomers. All team members had rings in their eyes (not
under them, that would come later), as they dreamed their
Olympic dreams.
As always, the competition was fierce and intense as we
struggled to achieve personal bests and break records, to take
home the Gold. Many spectacular moments touched the hearts
and minds of the spectators, both at the games and watching at
home through Kid-TV.
The first day of competition saw the Science Department
produce an excellent score in Cake Dressage. They were on
track for the Gold until the Library Ladies pipped them at
the post with a perfect 10. In Vehicle Sports, Mrs Brigden
scored Gold with gobsmacking accuracy in Stationery Tractor
Annihilation. The Grounds Staff took Silver in Vehicle
Hide’n’Seek with a stunning finish that saw the Police called in.
The Coxless Pairs birthing event was contested by the Maag,
Dale and Slater teams. Gorgeous girls from their respective
partners tied Mr Maag and Mr Dale for the Silver medal, but
Mrs Slater took out the Gold with a Beautiful Bouncing Boy.
The fifth day saw Gold awarded to Father Geoff for his
Synchronised Bible Reading, of a small bible on top of a huge
one (he misplaced under the small one). The Year 11 and
12 girls Synchronised Giggling was far too widespread and
disorganised for a medal.
In Gymnastics, Mrs Fahie was on track for the Gold, but lost it
during her ‘walk the floor’ routine when she stumbled on split
carpet, falling spectacularly and earning suspected concussion
instead. Mrs Herbert cleverly combined winter and summer
events in Downhill Slalom Tree Wrestling, finishing with a Silver
medal, but also three broken ribs which delayed her return to
active competition.
On the final day, the prestigious Marathon event was won by
Mrs Osborne for her 10 year anniversary of cancer survival.
A truly inspirational effort.
The closing ceremony drums started. Some athletes took to the
field for what would be their last time. Ms Barbara Sheils has
left behind big shoes to fill in Admissions Judo, but Mrs Kathy
Schulze has been training hard to take her place. Mr Vince
Evans will need to start training his replacement in the Money
Boxing and Wrestling events. Long-time Musical Pentathlete
Mr Phil Luke left early in the year. Ms Maria Melchiorre will
give up her captaincy of the Languages while Mrs Shannon
Allen from the English team will also be moving on. Early
Childhood stalwart Julie Membrey will leave us after 9 years
nuturing the youngsters of the School.
All in all it was a fantastic 2008 BeiCGSing Olympics, with
everyone chasing the dream.
Mr Chris Coman :: Olympic Staff Association President
BACK Mr R Brooksbank, Mr N Poole, Mr T Plester, Mr P Good, Mr M Stapleton, Mr G Collins, Mr B Worthington, Mr A McMillan, Mr R Dawson, Mr P Schulze, Mr C Coman
ROW 5Mrs G Biggar, Mrs L Sutherland, Mrs C Cowan, Mrs R Eaton, Mr K Green, Mr B Goerling, Mr J Reid, Mr J Bancroft, Mrs P Mulder, Ms H Easton, Mrs S Allen, Mr A Cowan
ROW 4Mr J Poller, Mrs M Pirie, Mr D Meredith, Ms A Crossland, Mr S Spottiswood, Mrs K Schulze, Mrs N Jones, Ms K Urkko, Mr M Dabrowski, Mrs S Brookes,
Mr H Johnstone, Mr G Dunbar, Mrs K Peisley
ROW 3Ms T Cicchillitti, Mr R Raynor, Mrs L Taylor, Mrs G McGill, Mrs S Kokir, Mrs R Trichet, Mr E Douglas, Mr G Barradell, Mr R Marshall, Mrs B Walker, Mrs B Herbert, Mrs L
Sullivan, Mrs J McIntosh, Mrs T Daggett, Mrs J Pocock, Mrs T Triscari
ROW 2Ms S D’Ath, Mrs K Grieve, Ms Y Carlson, Mrs E Royce, Mrs A Shaw, Mrs J Muir, Mrs S Adams, Mr G Cartwright, Mrs J Wall, Ms G Triscari, Mrs A Osborne,
Mrs M Paterson, Mrs C McGeoch, Mrs J Ashbolt, Mrs S Kinkella, Mrs S Millington, Mrs J Fagents, Mrs S Hensby
FRONT Mr I Dale, Mr B Kurz, Mr A Lincoln, Mr J Krause, Mrs K Ashby, Mr K Taylor, Mrs D Mason, Dr B Matthews (Headmaster), Miss K Clark, Mr V Evans, Fr G Chadwick, Mr A
Bandy, Mrs L Fahie, Dr P Whitla, Ms J Stevenson
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Board & Staff
Staff
Board
Head of School (Headmaster)
Dr B A Matthews, BSc (Hons), PhD, BEd,
MACE
Visitor
The Bishop of Bunbury, The Right Reverend
W D H McCall, ThL
Board Of Governors
Visitor
The Bishop of Bunbury
Chair
Mr P Manolas, BBus, CPA, MTax
Secretary
Mr V J Evans
Honorary Solicitor
Mr C Young, LLB
Honorary Life Members
Mrs I Bourne
Mr E C Clarke
Mrs A Dungey
Mr W E Davis
Mr M E C Eastman, FCA, AASA (deceased)
Mr E M Jenour
Mr I V Lishman, FRACS
Mrs J Lishman
The Reverend B C Newing, ThL
Mr R Palmer, OAM (deceased)
Members
Mr M Ansell, BCom, CA, CPA
Mr S G Biggar, BBus, CPA
Mr R Firth, BSc (Hons), GradDipOutEd
Mr S Jacob, LLB
Mr K J Lamb, THC, MACEA, MIEA
Dr S Macliver, MBBS, DRANZCOG
The Bishop of Bunbury, The Right Reverend
W D H McCall, ThL
Mrs J Norton (June 2008)
Mr T Partridge, BComm, CA
Mr D Peterson (Retired April 2008)
The Very Reverend G Rippon, HNC.Min
Mrs M Saw, BA (Psych), Dip Teach
Staff
Teaching Staff
(with qualifications and year of
commencement)
Head of School (Headmaster)
Dr B A Matthews, BSc (Hons), PhD, BEd,
MACE, 1998
Head of Primary
Mrs D Mason, DipEd (Primary), BEd, MACE,
2008
Deputy Head (Pastoral) - Secondary
Mr J A Cowan, BSc (Hons), GradCE, 1988
Deputy Head (Academic) - Secondary
Dr C A Hogan, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, DipEd,
EdD, MACE, (S1), 2000
Ms K E Clark, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MEd,(S2),
1999
Deputy Head - Primary
Mr J Krause, B PrimEd, 2007
Chaplain
The Revd G P Chadwick, BD (Hons), BSc,
DipEd, 2005
Staff
Mrs S M Adams, BEd, DipEd, 2001
Ms S K Allen, BA, DipEd, MA, 2006
Mr J Bancroft, BA (Theatre & Drama),
DipEd 2008
Mr A G Bandy, BSc, DipEd, 1999
Mrs G Biggar, BEd, DipT, GradDipAppSc, 2000
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Mr R J Brooksbank, BA, BSc, Dip Ed, 2005
Ms Y Carlson, BMus Ed, 2008
Mrs K Chidgzey, BEd, DipT, 1990
Miss K E Clark, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE, 1999
Mr G R Collins, BProfStud, DipEd, 2007
Mr C J Coman, BCompSci, Grad Dip Ed, 2006
Mr D R Connellan, BSc, MSc, Grad Dip Ed, 2005
Mrs A C Cowan, BSc, GradCE, 1990
Miss A Crossland, BMusEd (Hons), 2007
Mr M B Dabrowski, BEd, Assoc Dip Ind Arts,
DipEd, MEd, DipT, 2004
Mr I A Dale, BPE, DipEd, 1991
Mr R D Dawson, BPHE, DipEd, 2006
Mrs C L de Boer, BEd, DipT, 2000
Mr E W Douglas, BSc, DipEd, 2008
Mrs J Downie, BEd Prim, 2005
Mr G W Dunbar, DipT, BEd, 2002
Ms H Easton, Dip RS, BA, PGCE, 2004
Mrs R Eaton, BA (ECE), BEd, 2008
Mrs J Fagents, BEd (Prim), BA (EC), 2007
Mrs L C Fahie, BA, DipEd, 2000
Ms M Farrell, BA, DipEd, 2003
Ms J M Flemming, BA, 2001
Mr N B Goerling, BA, DipEd, MEd, 1981
Mr P A Good, BEd, 2006
Mr K W Green, BAppSc, DipEd, 2005
Mrs C Harvie, DipTeach, 2008
Mrs L Healey, BA, BEd, 2005
Mrs S J Hensby, TC, BEd,
PGradCert TESOL, 2003
Mrs B M Herbert, BEd, DipEd, 2003
Mr H A Johnstone, BSc, DipEd, 2006
Mrs D S Kaeser, BA, DipEd, 1988
Mrs S P Kokir, BA, DipEd, 2007
Mr B E Kurz, BA, DipEd, 2002
Mrs J Lockhart, DipT, 2008
Ms L Lonergan, BEd, 2007
Mr L M Maag, BEd, GradCert Special Needs,
2001
Mr R W Marshall, DipT, 1997
Mrs G McGill, BEd (Prim), GradCert (EC), 2008
Mr A B McMillan, DipT, 2000
Mrs J C Membrey, BEd, CertEd, 2000
Mrs M C Melchiorre, BA (Hons), Dip Ed
(France), 2005
Mrs S Millington, BSc (Hons), PGCE, 2003
Mrs J A Muir, BEd, DipT, 2005
Mrs P A Mulley, BA, DipEd, 2006
Mrs A Osborne, BA, DipEd, TC, 1991
Mrs M Pirie, BA, DipEd, 2007
Mr T J Plester, BEd, 2001
Mr J Poller, BEng (Hons), PGCE, 2008
Mr N X Poole, BA (Design)(Hons), DipEd, 2005
Ms J Pocock, BEd, DipT, 2006
Mr J S Potter, BA, BEd, 2007
Mrs E Royce, TCert, DipT, BEd (Art), 2008
Mr P Schulze, AssocArtT, BEd, 1994
Mrs A K Shaw, BAppSc, DipEd, TC, 1989
Mrs J A Smith, BA, DipEd, 2000
Mr S Spottiswood, BA (AsianStudies), MA
(InternationalStudies), DipEd, 2008
Mr M J Stapleton, BCom, DipEd,
MEd (Hons), 2000
Ms J M Stevenson, BCom, BA, 1999
Mrs L P Sutherland, BEd, 1982
Mr K R Taylor, HDipT, 2007
Ms K Teal, BA (AsianStudies/SecEd), 2008
Mrs B J Walker, BEd, 2005
Mrs J M Wall, BA, DipEd, 1983
Dr P D Whitla, BA (Hons), BEd (Hons), MA,
MEd, EdD, PhD, 2005
School Counsellor
Mr A G Lincoln, BPsych, MPsych, DipEd, 2007
Sports Co-ordinator
Mr J Reid, BA, BEd, 2004
Visiting Contract Teachers
Mr N Davies, Music
Mrs J Faed, Music
Ms C Gomme, Music
Mr R Hansen, Music
Mr A Jenkins, Music
Mr J Johnston, Music
Mrs L Kitson, Music
Mr G Larkin, Music
Mr J Maguire, Tennis
Mr J Mercer, Golf
Mrs M Monagle, Music
Mrs L Newman, Music
Miss J Ross, Music
Mr G Sellar, Music
Mr G Tayler, Music
Mr D Telfer, Music
Boarding Staff
Head of Boarding
Mr K R Taylor, 2007
Heads of Boarding House
Mr K R Taylor, 2007
Mr P Schulze, 1997
Assistant Heads of Boarding House
Mr A McMillan, 2008
Mrs J Smith, 2005
Junior Boarders’ Coordinator
Mr G Dunbar, 2008
Boarding Supervision
Mrs J Ashbolt, 2003
Mrs C Bandy, 2001
Mrs C Cartwright, 2005
Mr G Cartwright, 2005
Fr G Chadwick, 2005
Mr D Connellan, 2006
Ms J Flemming, 2008
Mrs S Hogan, 2006
Mr H Johnstone, 2006
Miss M Kay, 2001
Mrs J McIntosh, 2000
Mrs K Miller, 2005
Mrs K Schulze, 1997
Mrs L Taylor, 2007
Administration
Bursar
Mr V J Evans, 2001
Administration Staff
Mrs J Ashbolt, Assistant to the Deputy Heads
- Secondary, 1997
Mr G Barradell, Snr Finance Officer, 2008
Mrs V Brigden, Accounts Assistant, 2004
Mrs T Depiazzi, Clerical Assistant - Primary,
2006
Mrs K Grieve, Receptionist, 2005
Ms N Jones, Assistant Bursar, Accountant,
BBus, 2001
Mrs C McGeoch, Assistant to the
Headmaster, 2007
Mrs J McIntosh, Administration Assistant
(VET), 2007
Mrs H Nicholson, Assistant to Primary, 2007
Mrs M Paterson, Archivist, BPE, DipEd,
GradCertIS, 2001
Mrs K Peisley, Administration Assistant Music, BCom, 2000
Mrs K Schulze, Registrar, 2008
Mrs K Sibly, Accounts Assistant, 2007
Mrs R Trichet, Receptionist, (S2), 2004
Ms K Urkko, Finance Officer, 1998
Ms A Walker, Administration Assistant,
BCom, (S2), 2008
Marketing & Community Relations
Mrs K Ashby, Manager, BCom, 2005
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Mrs S Brookes, Marketing Administration
Assistant, 2007
Information Technology Systems
Mr J Princi, Manager, 1997
Mr R Senderu, Technical Officer, 2007
Mr B Worthington, Technical Officer, 2004
Assistants
Mrs C Bandy, Special Education, 2006
Mrs L Barron-Sullivan, PrePrimary, 2005
Ms T Daggett, Kindergarten, 2008
Mrs E Grieve, Home Economics, 1986
Miss T Kiley, Special Education, (S1), 2008
Mrs S Kinkella, Laboratory Technician, 1997
Mrs J Lewis, Special Education, 2001
Mrs J McIntosh, Special Education, 2007
Ms J Morrow, Art, 2007
Ms P Mulder, Primary, 2008
Mrs V Newbold, Laboratory Technician, 2007
Ms B Paans, Before & After School Care
Supervisor, 2008
Mr R Rayner, D&T Assistant, 2006
Ms L A Retallack, Special Education, 2005
Mrs R Trichet, Library, 2004
Miss G Triscari, Sports Assistant, 2008
Mrs T Triscari, Library Assistant, 2005
Catering
Mr D Sibly, Catering Supervisor, 2003
Mrs L McNaughton, Canteen Manager, 1995
Ms J Butson, 2008
Mrs R McMerrin, Canteen, 2006
Mrs N Monkhouse, 2004
Mr J Rickersey, 2003
Mr J Robins, 2008
Ms S Taylor, 2001
Mr P Walker, Morning Chef, 2007
Ms P Warren, 2001
Cleaning
Mrs S Cargill, Coordinator, 1988
Mrs G Adamson, 2007
Mrs T Bailey, 2000
Mrs J Buswell, 2002
Mrs V Chalk, 2002
Ms T Cicchillitti, 2007
Mrs S Cook, 2002
Mrs S D’Ath, 2007
Mrs D Fennell, 1986
Mr B Fleay, 2006
Mrs K Gendall, 2006
Mrs J Hills, 2006
Mrs R Kirby, 2007
Mrs J Lange, 1997
Mrs G MacKellar, 1999
Ms W Matthews, 2007
Mr P Oliver, 2005
Mrs B Powell, 1999
Mrs D Whalen, 1998
Grounds/Maintenance
Mr G Cartwright, Grounds & Maintenance
Manager, 2004
Mr P Davey, Senior Grounds Person, 2007
Mr J Grant, Grounds, 2002
Mr D Meredith, Grounds, 2007
Mr D Ward, Maintenance, 2000
Mr F Wells, Maintenance, 2007
Services
Mrs G Panizza, Clothing Shop Manager, 2002
Mrs J Palmer, Clothing Shop Assistant, 2002
Staff On Leave
Ms C Slater, BEd, 2006
Mrs A-M Strother, BEd, 2001
The
Library!
Artist: BCGS Library Staff
To the tune of Sorrow by David Bowie
Borrow
With our amazing books and CDs too
The only thing we ever want to do is borrow
Borrow
Stapo acted funny trying to spend Library money
Kids are playing lots of games they want to borrow
Borrow
We’ve the latest books to read the ones you oughta
Shakespeare, Austen and every author
Borrow, borrow
Ahhh. Oo, oooo
The Reading Café is the place to be
With milo, cake and cups of tea
There’s the newest mags
From Vogue to Tracks so
Borrow, borrow
With Library classes going to A&R
The greatest reads are never far so
Borrow, borrow
With our fantastic books
You couldn’t sleep last night
With our fantastic books
Mrs Julie Muir :: Librarian
Parents & Friends
This has been a year of change for the P&F. A virtually new
Executive was given a clean slate and has tried to build
something new and exciting for the future. Besides our normal
commitments of supplying food for the Sports Carnivals and the
Craft Fair, we conducted a very successful second running of the
Fun Run, followed by breakfast for the 130 runners.
Various sub-committees have been very active throughout the
year. One has been formulating a better way for the funds raised
by the Association to be distributed. A second sub-committee
has carried out a survey on the problems facing some of the bus
routes serving the School and intend taking their findings on
safety and improvements to the relevant authorities.
A number of new projects have been initiated this year. One of
the main ones is the resurrection of the Class Representatives
throughout the School. This has enabled most classes to be
allocated a project for the year and the Class Representatives
have organised the running of these. Examples of these were the
excellent Mothers Day stall by the Kindy parents and the Fathers
Day stall by the PrePrimary parents. The Secondary Sports
Carnival was run by Year 11 parents and the Primary Sports
Carnival by Year 2 parents. Spreading these across the School
has put less of a burden on the P&F Executive to do everything
and the parents helping actually enjoy doing it. I am sure this will
grow further in the coming year.
On the social scene, we had a wonderful Cocktail evening on
1 November, and the Breast Cancer Afternoon Tea on
16 November. Preparations are already well advanced for the
Grammar Stampede Fun Run and Fete next year on
15 March with a ‘Country and Western’ theme.
All in all, we have had a busy year with an even busier one
planned for next year. If you want to have a great year, meet
fantastic people and help your children, then why not get more
involved with the P&F Association? This is the year when you
don’t just think about it, but do it.
Mr Ian Spencer :: P&F President
The P&F started selling merchandise through the Clothing Shop
at the beginning of the year. At present we sell sports bags, water
bottles, umbrellas, raincoats and insulated coffee mugs in House
colours. The range of items sold will increase as we discover
what it is that the parents want.
| Our School 11 |
Student Council
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows
the way”, John C Maxwell
played many games and had a lot of fun. Thanks to Mr Dunbar
for helping us run the social.
The role of the Student Councillors is to lead by example,
to organise and to be a support to the staff and the Head
of Primary. Leadership should inspire and encourage. This
wonderful opportunity has been an exciting challenge that has
taught us a great deal. This year the Student Councillors have
made many contributions to the School, as well as attending
many events.
Term 3 was a highlight for the new Council with the Canberra
camp. During our visit to the War Memorial, Silas MetternickJones and Michaela Mitchell laid the wreath in the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier on behalf of the Year 7s. It was a moving and
significant ceremony. Aditya Sud read the Ode.
In Term 1 we helped out with recording swimming trials and attended
the Anzac Day ceremony, where Jeremy Brown and Ashleigh
Workman laid the wreath on behalf of our Primary School.
During our very busy Term 2, we sold many bears for Princess
Margaret Hospital. Matthew Milenkovic and Annalise Daggett,
together with the Council also organised an amazing social! The
theme for PP to Year 4 was ‘Pyjamas’ and the Year 5 to 7s had
‘Black ‘n White Bling’. The social was a great fundraiser. We
| Primary 12 |
Throughout the year the Student Council was guided by the
leadership of our Head Girls and Head Boys. During Term 1
we had Ashleigh Workman and Jeremy Brown, Term 2
Matthew Milenkovic and Annalise Daggett, Term 3 we had Silas
Metternick-Jones and Michaela Mitchell and Term 4 we
had Harry Main and Jamie Wright.
Good luck to the 2009 Student Council!
Silas Metternick-Jones, Ashleigh Workman, Matthew
Milenkovic, Jeremy Brown and Annalise Daggett :: Year 7
| Primary 13 |
Head of Primary
Our shared language for being the best that we can be is The
Habits of Mind and it turns out that it is also a great way to
reflect on some of the year’s highlights.
Persisting
PrePrimary and Kindergarten children can now ride bikes, flat
out and sometimes, without training wheels. Day after day, with
grim determination, they have practised until they got it right.
Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision
& listening with understanding and empathy
The Oracy programme ticks all the boxes here. The students
created a speech, delivered it in set time, within the guidelines
and in front of peers and judges. They performed beautifully,
also supporting, listening to and congratulating their friends.
Gathering data through all senses
The Year 5 students created a permaculture garden, complete
with all the sights and smells associated with good garden
management - worm farms, rosemary and lavender and the rich
warmth of the soil.
Managing Impulsivity
At our inaugural Gala Performance, our Primary students were
models of best behaviour. They organised themselves, and
remained quiet and respectful whilst waiting for others to
perform. They were WONDERFUL!
Thinking flexibly, responding with wonderment and awe
Now if setting up tents in the Year 3 classroom, and throwing
in some Thinkers’ Keys does not inspire students to think
flexibly, then what will? This then inspired the ‘Dome of
Fascination’ tent in the Year 1 and 2 students learning
area, housing a horse skull, drifts of autumn leaves, a whale
vertebrae and fabrics from around the world. Fascinating!
Taking responsible risks
Perhaps the clearest example of taking responsible risks
this year was going over the edge on the abseiling course at
Mornington Camp. Year 7s and Year 5s had this opportunity
and they were pretty proud when they reached the bottom.
Questioning and posing problems
The Year 6 Inquiry into Respect was an opportunity to inquire.
From questioning to action, the students undertook some deep
investigation resulting in recognition of the respect that they
feel for people in their lives.
Striving for accuracy
It is a difficult lesson to learn but sometimes you have to be
told that you could do better, aim higher, give a little bit more.
Our Year 7s have risen to this challenge as they prepare to
leave us to join the Secondary School. Gosh, we’ll miss them!
Thinking interdependently
The Year 4s skeleton project combined the efforts of these
clever people and resulted in the fabulous skeletons that were
hanging in the office. And sure, paint them any colour you like.
Green is good!
Applying past knowledge to new situations
Heather Nicholson and Tracy Depiazzi have been exemplary
in this area. Nowhere more than in Administration has a new
Head meant significant change. They have done a sterling job.
Remaining open to continuous learning
With their willingness to discuss best practice and to strive for
better outcomes for our students, the Primary Staff are perfect
examples of this habit. They have my sincere thanks for being
such a terrific team.
Finding humour
Creating, imagining, innovating
We had two art exhibitions this year and the exhibited works
were so impressive they spoke for themselves.
Thinking about thinking (metacognition)
Brain Day was one of our opportunities to think about our
thinking. We learnt about brainwaves and thought processes and
learnt more about getting the most out of our own personal tools.
This is a daily event and the whole year has been great fun. In
fact, it has been a terrific first year for me and I cannot wait to
do it all again.
Mrs Denise Mason :: Head of Primary
| Primary 15 |
K Out of the Mouths of Babes
We wish to share with you
some words of wisdom
‘out of the mouths’ of the
Kindergarten children.
I posed the question,
“What have you learned
about life?”
Not to kiss anyone because it
spreads germs and I have a
cold :: Erin
I’ve learnt playing and painting.
Life means you’re still not going
to die :: Henry
Try and be a good boy at
school :: Emmett
I’ve learnt to draw things and
make foods like morning tea ::
Imogen
Dancing - its fun! I like Janella’s
dance move :: Alex
It’s important to leave my
Dad alone when he’s doing
computer work :: Janella
When someone’s crying, I try to
cheer them up :: Mikayla
You’re not allowed to kiss
everyone at Kindy :: Iliana
To be good so we’re not babies
at PrePrimary :: Joshua
That when you make a mess,
you clean up :: Jaida
We should have lots of water
in our body because it gives us
good health :: Olivia
Packing away and drinking
water :: Hayden
Blue Dog goes to school with
me every day :: Layne
To clean up. We get to make
stuff :: Claire
Cutting :: Daniel
About my bull ant. You never
touch them because they can
nip you. Don’t kick people ::
Grace I
To run around because you’ll
get energy :: Heini
When someone hurts people,
you have to say, “Stop! I don’t
like it!” :: Cassandra
If you hurt people, you get in
trouble, so you have to be good
:: Ben
That I have to be good because
Mum and Dad like it :: Grace L
I’ve learnt to put my hand up to
ask questions :: Charlee
You have to bring your listening
ears to Kindy :: Cooper
To be nice and share so we
can’t be mean to anybody :: Ava
I like playing with my friends so
I don’t get lonely :: Alby
PP Dolphin Discovery
Dolphin Discovery Centre Trip
On a beautiful bright sunny Wednesday in May we left our
classroom and boarded the bus. The children were very excited.
Mrs Sullivan was our driver. We found our seats, fastened our seat
belts and as we set off an enormous squeal of excitement arose,
followed by the first of many renditions of The Wheels on the Bus.
The children settled down and enjoyed the journey, pointing out
and identifying some of the places we passed which they knew.
Arriving at the Dolphin Discovery Centre, we made a very orderly
line, met our guide and Education Officer, Erin and went into the
Centre. In the little theatre room Erin showed the children a life
sized model of a dolphin and explained its bottle nose, its fins
and tail and gave more interesting information. She then showed
us the aquarium and some fish including a rabbit fish which kept
hiding and was tricky to see! Then we looked at another fish tank
where nothing was living and Erin told us about how to care for
the ocean and everything that lives in it.
After that we lined up and walked on to the beach. Erin had drawn
an outline of a dolphin on the beach and asked the girls to dig it out
and for the boys she had drawn a turtle and they had to continue
digging it. She then asked us to find things on the beach, some
things were good and had to stay on the beach and some things
were not good and we had to take them off the beach.
Mrs Sue Hensby :: PrePrimary
Don’t tell lies because that’s
bad. And don’t hide when it’s
pack away time :: Merrick
BACK
Mrs S Hensby, Hannah Hunt, Franco
Van Zyl, Piper Collins, Madeleine
Farrell, Felicity Pirie, Hayden Beetson,
Brady Dillon, Mrs L Sullivan
BACK
Mrs R Eaton, Mrs T Daggett
ROW 2
Cerys Donaldson, Strauss Janse van
Rensburg, Armand La Grange, Luke
Callaghan, Che Bailey, Max Avins,
Joshua Griffin, Lachlan Harrington
ROW 3
Charlee Jones, Alby Kongras, Jaida Bradbury, Mikayla Blackham, Heinrich
Helm, Ava Hathaway, Emmett Giacci, Grace Inwood, Merrick Telder
ROW 2
Imogen Harris, Grace Linaker, Alex Walkley, Joshua Harris, Olivia Pether, Claire
Linaker, Cassandra Leu
FRONT
Taylah Hall, Miranda Fahie, Dylan
Puzey, David Basham, Halle Mitchell,
Lucy Wingate, Sarah Howe
FRONT
Layne Devenish, Iliana Roberts, Hayden Wilson, Henry Openshaw, Cooper
Pearson, Janella Nicoli, Daniel Farrell
ABSENT
Ethan Gilfuis, Vlad Jeffery, Olivia
Spencer
ABSENT
Ben Davie, Erin Lumsden
| Primary 16 |
| Primary 17 |
2F If I could swim underwater...
1D When I grow up...
When I grow up, I am going to be...
A model. I will be able to wear cool clothes
and travel :: Lily
A pet shopkeeper. I will have mice, cats,
dogs, fish and even axolotls :: Maddison
A footballer. After that I am going to be a
doctor and look after people :: Charlie
A soldier because you get to use a gun and
you can go hunting :: Eli
A shopkeeper. I will sell currant buns and
fresh fruit :: Isabella
A florist and make beautiful bunches with all
sorts of flowers, even tulips :: Georgina
A farmer like my Dad. Put out the hay, chase
the bulls and ride the motorbike :: Tex
A hairdresser, cut lots of people’s hair and
make people look beautiful :: Hannah
A famous Lego builder or stay in a space
station and study things :: Angus
A teacher because I like teaching like Mrs de
Boer :: Janet
If you could swim underwater, where
would you go and why? I would:
A rocket builder so I can fly into space and
watch things float around :: Thomas
A writer because I like writing. Lots of people
will read my stories :: Amy
Go to King Neptune’s castle so I could see all
the people in his castle :: Katie
A lifeguard because it is a very good idea. I
will help save people :: Kyle
An underwater scientist because I have seen
a show about it and it is awesome :: Bailey
Go to a place that has lots of beautiful coral
:: Jess
A hairdresser because my hairdresser has
no one to help her :: Emma
A digger who digs up sand and have big
scoopers that pick up all the sand :: Cooper
Swim and find Atlantis and see who lives
there :: Matthew R
A show jumping person. I think it would be
fun and I love horses :: Ella
A doctor who helps to fix legs so that it will
help people walk properly :: Matt
Swim to New Zealand and go to the snow
:: Angus
A book writer because I love to read and you
can learn new things :: Rynhardt
A horse rider because I like horses and I can
ride a little bit :: Samantha
Explore the Crusty Crab from Sponge Bob
Square Pants :: Campbell
A vet because I like looking after animals.
My favourite animal is a horse :: Breanna
A hair dresser because I like cutting my hair
:: Dhrishti
Swim to the Gold Coast because I would like
to go to Movie World :: Oakley
A scientist to study dinosaur bones and
make my own museum :: Aarush
I want to do hair for models. Lily is going to
be a model and I will do her hair and
make-up :: Beige
Find the Titanic to see how big the ship was
when it was built :: Aidan
A potion man. I would make potions that
would blow up :: Jye
| Primary 18 |
Swim to Perth to watch a football game with
West Coast Eagles versus Hawthorn
:: Levi
Go to the most colourful coral reef to see the
coral and all the animals that live in it :: Emily
Swim to Tiffany’s house because she is my best
friend and we dress up together :: Gabrielle
Swim to Cairns because they have a coral reef
and I can touch big fish :: Caitlyn
Swim to an imaginary world because you
would get to do whatever you want :: Alanna
Swim to Peru because on the edge of Peru
they have an underwater world :: Felicity
Go to Shark Boy’s house so I can see what his
house is like :: Sam
Swim to Queensland so I can go to Movie
World :: Matthew B
Go to the Crusty Crab shop on Sponge Bob
Square Pants to eat the crabby patties ::
Harlee
Go to Elizabeth’s house where the monster
lives and see the boys that are asking ‘what’s
for dinner?’ :: Quinn
Swim to Coral Bay to go snorkelling and see
how long I can swim underwater :: James
Go to the Dolphin Discovery Centre to see if
I could talk to the dolphins and learn how to
ride on a dolphin’s back :: Jack
Swim all around the Indian Ocean to India,
Africa, America and Antarctica to see the
ancient things :: Jordan
Swim to London to swim on the beach ::
Gauri
Swim to Rottnest to see sharks and go on a
ferry boat to see the sharks and other fish
:: Tiffany
Swim to the stadium of Atlantis to go in the
sport of water boarding :: Ben
Swim to a beach with a reef and big rocks
because there would be lots of fish to see
:: Hannah
BACK
Mrs L de Boer, Thomas King, Cooper McKee,
Georgina Nadin, Samantha Blackham, Lily
Roberts, Isabella Gilchrist, Eli Moffat-Evans,
Dhrishti Shah, Mrs P Mulder
BACK
Mrs C Bandy, Benjamin Just, Felicity Vincent,
Jordan Cary, Aidan Daggett, Mrs A Jilley, Quinn
Shortland, Noah Cummins, Emily Graham,
Campbell Collins, Mrs P Mulder
ROW 2
Bailey Haffner, Breanna Cooke, Jye Jensen,
Kyle Murray, Tex Pearson, Beige Harris,
Rynhardt Dohse, Amy Murat, Charlie Thomas
ROW 2
Caitlyn Howe, Tiffany Lake, Jess Adams, James
Holborn, Levi Churcher, Harlee Shepherd, Katie
McManus, Sam Linaker, Electra Panting
FRONT
Aarush Karingula, Maddison Seton, Janet
Byrne, Ella Smith, Hannah Frank, Emma
Shepherd, Leila Cummins, Matt Devenish
FRONT
Oakley Hands, Dylan Morris, Matthew Riley,
Alanna McGregor, Gabrielle Long, Matthew
Bowles, Angus Cavallo, Jack Harrington
ABSENT Angus Wilson
ABSENT
Mrs J Flemming
| Primary 19 |
3m If school was a food...
3F Creative Words
Jessica just juggled juicy jellybeans joyfully.
Alex ate an angry alligator at Aristos.
Isobel included invisible icy-poles in India.
Jaya juggled jumbo jellybeans in Jupiter.
Lane laid licking large lollypops with little ladybugs.
Katie K king cuddled kicking karate kelpie kindly.
Katie O claims kelpies are kind and cuddly creatures.
Abby ate Alex’s aqua apples at Aristos.
Jordyn juggled jiggle jelly on Jupiter.
Kurtis keeps kids’ keys on a kangaroo.
David dodges dark and dotty dinosaurs.
James just juggled jumping jellybeans.
Conor got a computer on camp to cheer Kurtis.
Mikayla made many magazines on Monday.
Bronte’s breakfast brings beach butter birds.
Matthew moulded mum’s marshmallows at Mr Mens on Monday.
Cooper climbed the computer crazily.
Jordan jumped over jellyfish in January, June and July,
and ate jellybeans.
Year 3F
If school was a food it
would be like...
Meat because I like meat and love Maths
:: Jarad
A salad sandwich because it’s got both
good and bad bits :: Luke
An apple because apples make me happy
:: Mitch
Tomatoes because they can burst in your
face when you do something wrong
:: Willow
Jelly beans because the different colours
remind me of all my friends and the
teachers :: Jessica
Jelly Beans because they are colourful and
nice tasting :: Daniel
Chocolate because the pieces are stuck
together like people at school :: Seth
Chocolate because the bits stick together
like we do for teams :: Marelize
Ice-cream because you have fun eating it
:: Lochie
A stinky egg sandwich because I don’t like
them :: Brennan
Strawberry chocolate pudding because it’s
fun and you can bite into it :: Sam
Chocolate because I like chocolate and all
the different teachers that melt :: Tahlia
Broccoli because the little bits look the
same but they are different, just like our
class :: Dee-Jay
Chocolate because it is sweet and some
teachers are sweet :: Mackenzie
Ice-cream because it is sweet and some
teachers are really nice :: Darcy
BACK
Isobel Wynne, Conor Farrell, Bronte
Greenhalgh, Jessica McKee
Chocolate because I love chocolate and
I love everything about school :: Isabel
BACK
Mackenzie Gumley, Seth
Ligman, Luke McManus,
Marelize Van Zyl, Mrs G McGill,
Tahlia Jensen, Lochie Basham,
Isabel Dubois St Marc, Dee-Jay
Hands
ROW 2
David Seton, Katie Kerrigan, Lane
Goss, Mrs J Fagents, Jordan Murat,
Katie Openshaw, Kurtis Pirie
FRONT
Mikayla Frank, James Rasmussen,
Cooper Chamberlain, Matthew
Johnstone, Alex Crofts, Jordyn Hall
FRONT
Willow Springate, Sam
Anderson, Daniel Ellis, Darcy
Smith, Brennan Wood, Jarad
Evans, Jessica Pether
ABSENT
Abby Burrows, Jaya Polidano
ABSENT
Mitch Perry
| Primary 20 |
| Primary 21 |
5PL Our Buddies
4P Perfect 4P
4P has had a most fantastic year. We have learnt that we are
happy and clever and motivated to try new things. We care about
each other and always strive to do our best. We have learnt that
we are great at having a go at hard things and developed some
outstanding skills of perseverance and finding ways to solve
problems. We are close and caring and concerned about each
other but also tough and determined to be our very best.
We have been on a fantastic camp to Pemberton, made some
groovy skeletons and designed some Olympic stadiums. We
have learnt about China, Tibet and human rights violations, read
some wonderful books and written wonderful stories. We have
made fantastic tiger cakes, worn our pyjamas to School and had
a snuggle down reading day. Members of our class have excelled
in areas of arts, drama, languages and on the sporting fields. We
have had sport coaching with the secondary students, hockey
coaching and some fantastic carnivals. We have discovered
sensational mathematical problem solvers and talented
creative writers and through our participation in Oracy we have
discovered some excellent orators.
We delight in listening to stories, hearing music and having a
dance in class. We have laughed easily, loud and often. We have
worked exceptionally hard and every one of us has improved and
excelled in our own right.
We are individuals who have great talents to share. We are a
group that has shared, cared and developed as the year has
gone on.
Mrs Jan Pocock :: Class Teacher
Over the past year 5PL have worked on many varied activities,
from finding out more about ourselves and others, building cities
on the laptops, becoming novelists, racing tiny cars powered only
by a mouse trap to sharing a love of reading in the outdoors.
By far one of the most exciting things that the whole class has
been involved in has been the buddy programme or as we know
it ‘our buddies’. This has meant sharing activities that we have
been doing in class, then linking and sharing what we have done
with Mrs Hensby and Mrs Sullivan’s PrePrimary class.
This meant finding out who was who and how people work
together. As Year 5s, we had to find out what the PrePrimary
students thought about what we often took for granted, and
the things we need to have a healthy, safe and contented life.
Listening skills played a big part.
Through the course of the year it also led to our class becoming
authors, gardeners and inventors. Brainstorming ideas about
what the PrePrimary class liked, creating drafts that would be
appropriate, and then applying what we had discovered, played a
huge part in what we were doing together.
One of the other fantastic activities that we shared was the racing
of our Mouse Trap Racers. In this case the Year 5’s built, using
recycled materials, a model car that would travel five metres in
the fastest posssbile time.
Truly, ‘Our Buddies’ has been one of the biggest learning activites
that the Year 5PL class has been involved with this year.
Mr Tim Plester :: Class Teacher
BACK
Georgiana Newman,
Blake Shortland, India Telder, Jacinta
Patterson, Holly Fandry,
Eva D’Vorak, Christian Long,
Caitlin Connolly
BACK
Kate Campbell, Talecia McMillan,
Lachlan Stainton, Tom Leighton,
Cooper Brady, Courtney Vagg,
Elkin Meleng, Yarlalu Thomas
ROW 2
Campbell Eaton, Hannah Daggett,
Cameron Lewis, Callem Sweetman,
Morgan Halket, Mr T Plester,
Hannah Holborn, Sam Smith, Jacqui
Byrne, Caris Lake, Emma O’Donovan
ROW 2
Jennifer Lim, Tobias Graham,
Kel Reynolds, Aili Halket, Rory Kain, Ms
J Pocock, Natalie Ducharme, Georgina
Holborn, Elise Kay-Morton, Alexandra
Just, John Miller
FRONT
Andie Gell, Claire Nicholson,
Sebastian Wilson, Stephan Janse
van Rensburg, Eamon McInerney,
Callum Lawton, Tara Greenhalgh,
Francesca Cary
FRONT
Curtis Mateljan, Lauren Wroth, Gabrielle
Mulley, Jemmae White, Tiffany Smales,
Shania Bailey, Darrylleen Koolmatrie,
Ethan Park
| Primary 22 |
| Primary 23 |
PO
5
Environmental Lessons
The 5P Class have been looking at
a range of environmental issues. In
particular they have been actively
involved with the Ribbons of Blue
Catchments programme, looking at
the health of our local waterways.
Use less fertiliser because when it rains it
washes into the water and kills things
:: Timothy and Clare
Fertiliser can be very dangerous for the
environment if it is not used properly
:: Corrine and Jane
Cars are the main problem in global
warming because they produce a lot of
carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere
:: Fraser and George
When you fertilise your grass and it rains
the fertiliser can go into the drain. It can
end up in the ocean and rivers
:: Tanika and Bronte
Litter is bad for animals as they eat it and
that causes them to choke on it and die
:: Cameron and Justin
If oil gets into drains it can pollute the
water by choking the fish :: Sam and Chad
Fertiliser is bad for the environment
because when it gets into rivers it creates
algal blooms which can choke fish
:: Morgan and Connor
When you fertilise your lawn and it rains,
it flows down the road and goes into the
stormwater drain and pollutes the water
:: Meg and Sarah
We should reduce our use of electricity so
that the ozone layer can recover
:: Hamish and Jacob
6A
Bright Days
Our days are made
brighter by:
Brittany’s love of netball
Olivia’s happy attitude
Bonny’s gentle integrity
Matthew’s firm assertion
Sam’s caring nature
Henry’s impish character
Freyja’s moral stance
Nell’s conscientious work ethic
Tiahn-Jasmin’s thespian talents
Lucas’ persistent approach
Connor’s clever cartoons
Jordan’s energy levels
Luka’s honest sharing
Greenhouse gases are bad for the
environment because they cause global
warming and Antarctica will melt
:: Ainslie and Lydia
Alec’s zest for learning
Avijoy’s acceptance of self
Lilli’s quiet reflection
William’s questioning mind
Tayla’s open friendship
Tom’s gifted intellect
Kate’s growing self-confidence
And by my love of these uniquely
special kids.
The ozone layer is dying out along with the
extinction of animals
:: Kirsten and Courteney
Rory’s dashing looks
Kristi’s fitness commitment
Thank you for a wonderful year.
Reuben’s general knowledge
Kelsey’s mature outlook
Mrs Sue Adams :: Class Teacher
Brodie’s vocabulary expertise
Erin’s family bond
Fertiliser can be bad because when you
put it on your lawn it goes down the water
system and pollutes the water
:: Elana and Melannie
Conserve electricity by turning off lights
when you go out of a room
:: Beatrice and Vincent
BACK
Justin Workman, George Ghasseb, Jane Edgeloe,
Melannie Guest, Lydia Hemson, Bronte Abbott,
Timothy Rasmussen, Meg Ferraz
BACK
Lilli Howard-Sear, Nell Mitchell, Brittany Wynne, Alec
Barron-Sullivan, Kate Bessant, Avijoy Roy Choudhury,
Kelsey Trench, Samantha Goerling
ROW 2
Fraser Jilley, Vincent Poller, Chad Evans, Cameron
Andrews, Mr J Potter, Hamish Halket, Morgan
Staniforth-Smith, Clare Bandy, Elana Dillon
ROW 2
Connor Sharp, Erin Hough-Davis, Rory Richardson, Tayla
Kirby, Mrs S Adams, William Fletcher, Reuben King,
Matthew Robertson, Luka Walker
FRONT
Sam Riley, Kirsten Seton, Sarah Bowles, Corrine
Brislin, Tanika Armstrong, Ainslie Jolliffe, Courteney
Cooper, Jacob Dubois St Marc
FRONT
Henry McCauley, Lucas Unsworth, Olivia Knotts, Freyja
Schindler, Bonny Twigg, Tom Kerrigan, Jordan Smith
ABSENT
Kristi Ellis, Brodie Nettleton, Tiahn-Yasmin Worthington
ABSENT
Connor Burrows, Beatrice Wilson
| Primary 24 |
| Primary 25 |
7 H Out and About
Scaling the Edge
Skiing
Where They Lay
I’m climbing the creaky iron ladder. The
frame shudders with every climb. I’m up
the top, the sun is blazing down on my
back and the wind is almost blowing me off
the old, run down tower.
The line of people is disappearing rapidly.
There is only two, one, no people left. I look
at the thin, worn rope in front of me with a
rusty metal buckle that is supposed to hold
me up.
I am going to die.
I slide down the hot, slippery metal. My
shoes squeak as I slowly descend. I look
down and my stomach drops to the ground.
My eyes fill with tears but I grit my teeth
and press on.
As my confidence gains I speed down
faster. My feet touch the ground.
I am alive.
The temperature down at Smiggins hole,
Is minus five and extremely cold,
The snow and ice is pelting down,
But we’re not worried, we’re fun bound!
We rip off our shoes, and snap on our boots,
And pick up our stocks and skis.
We run up the hill, and throw them all down,
Can we have a snow fight per-lease?!
Amongst all the chaos and clutter and fuss,
I see our instructors approach,
We meet them and greet them
and slap on our skis
And listen ‘coz’ their our new coach.
The first slope we stumble upon,
Is the simple, yet slippery pony run.
We said it was easy and simple but yet,
Not one of us made it down upright I bet!
After several attempts, always falling,
I eventually got it right!
Then I was sent to the mighty J-bar,
Of which was a genuine height!
They stood there,
The soldiers quiet and still.
It was the expectations of Australia,
They were scared they would not fulfil.
They were ready to fight,
Gun in their hand,
But they knew they would fall,
Man after man.
The whistle was blown for them to go,
But it was clear they would fall, row after row.
The battle was over, the men disappeared
All that was left was their blood,
sweat and tears.
And the Canberra Memorial is where they lay
And that’s why we went there.
For those men, we pray.
Michaela Mitchell and Amy Weston
Bernadette Wheeler
John Yeoman, Jeremy Brown,
Shyaam Patel, Jesse MacKenzie
and Keegan Roberts
BACK
Bernadette Wheeler, Daniel Johnston,
Lauren Edwardson, Annalise Daggett, Amy
Weston, Lowana Blakiston, Keegan Roberts,
Jeremy Brown
ROW 2
Nikita MacDonald, John Yeoman, Andrea
Cumming, Lucy Trevaskis, Mrs B Herbert,
James Copeland, Charlotte Openshaw,
Samuel D’Vorak, Amber Hurst
FRONT
Rigby Maxwell, Josh Titchener, Hannah
Murphy, Tayla Boxall, Shyaam Patel,
Michaela Mitchell, Lauren O’Donovan,
Matthew Hall, Jesse MacKenzie
ABSENT Christine Moffat-Evans
| Primary 27 |
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7D Fitness Challenge
Mr D suggests it’s easy to prove life on
Mars. Myles suggests creating a fitness
challenge. James explains that 7D would
organise an activity where everyone would
need to do 35 hours of exercise over an
eight week period. Myles and James win
WOOOO! Mr D becomes depressed. But,
he gets over it. The Class gets split into six
groups. These groups get straight to work.
BORING! Arguing and confusion breaks
out. But they get over it. Thanks to the
help of the three little Mr Ds (the editors).
Boring Stuff
(This is what the groups did. Mr D made
us add it in. You don’t have to read
this bit!) Group 1 recorded how much
exercise was done by each class. Group
2 organised visitors to come in and talk to
us and made a pamphlet about healthy
food. Group 3 updated Mrs Mason on the
progress of the camp and wrote articles
for the newsletter. Group 4 organised
transport. Group 5 booked accommodation
and the food. (Two trial runs in School Fried Rice ewwwwww, spag bog yummy.)
Group 6 were the editors.
Good Stuff Again!
The Class decides that for our reward we
will camp at Contos and walk for 26kms
on the Cape to Cape. HUH!?!?! Myles says
what kind of reward is that! James says
hooray (sarcastically). Justin says I love
walking with my mates on the beach. Mr
D brainwashes the Class. Hooray, we’re
going on a camp and walking says the
Class. (not sarcastically)
Eight weeks later.
73 out of 76 people finished the exercise.
Myles, James and Justin finished
WOOO!!!!!
WOW tomorrow they go to the camp.
Oh No! Here comes a depressed Mr D.
Justin asks what’s wrong just as thunder
strikes. ‘BADOOM!!’
Look outside, we can’t go camping it is
really bad weather.
We will have to do it next term.
Everyone sighs very loudly. AWWWWW!
But everyone gets over it.
Myles Evernden, Justin Harrington
and James Thomson :: 7D
BACK
Myles Evernden, Emily Northcott, Megan Andrews,
Dylan Macnish, James Thomson, Kyla Hayres, Oscar
McCauley, Courtney Eaton
ROW 2
Lauren Francis-Benz, Silas Metternick-Jones, Phillippa
Suter, Rachel Connolly, Mr G Dunbar, Ben Sibly,
Ashleigh Workman, Ethan Maguire, Olivia Goode
FRONT
Jaxom McCreadie-Roe, Justin Harrington, Caitlin
Smales, Lizzie McInerney, Claudia Keane, Phoebe
Crofts, Sarah Wingate, Emil Doorman, Nik
Epis-Wallrodt
ABSENT
James Lodge
| Primary 29 |
7K Bonsais Under Rehabilitation
This was the motto for our class. In short we sought to throw off
some of the obvious and predictable ways of thinking in favour
of developing more diverse strategies with which to approach all
tasks. We sought to replace small contained ‘Bonsai’ thinking with
‘Giant Redwood’ thinking, metaphorically speaking.
Peer Activities in Term 1 were great, with everyone making at least
one new friend. Packed with adventures, it was an unforgettable
time. The Year 7s set out for Camp Mornington where all students
engaged in activities like raft building and orienteering that
developed team work and co-operation. Students were also
challenged on a personal level on the flying fox and the abseiling
tower. Many culinary delights (and perhaps disasters) were
created as all students planned, prepared and cooked their
own evening meals.
This year, students have been striving to be more creative in 7K.
The challenge set was to expand our thinking and to discard some
of the imagined restraints when approaching problem solving and
projects. Along with our normal work students have made things like
movies, painting, and models and even tried to generate their own
power. This culminated in a display for parents early in Term 3.
The class has been learning about refugees, the United Nations,
the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectricity Scheme, our Australian
Parliament, Genetically Modified Food, the history of the metric
system and much, much more.
Students have been involved in making robots, drawing designs
with computers and creating all sorts of other things in Technology
and Enterprise, with Go-carts in Term 4.
As always the sporting calendar has been full with exciting
carnivals end events. The JSHAA Lightning Carnival was a great
highlight. Touch rugby was a new skill for most students but all
soon grasped the concept and thoroughly enjoyed the inter class
matches and for those lucky enough to be selected, the JSHAA
Touch Rugby Carnival.
The Canberra camp in Term 3 was an amazing experience, and
one none of us will ever forget. Friendships were forged outside
regular social groups, students visited some amazing places and
learnt how to ski.
Overall, this year has been very successful and jam-packed full of
fun and excitement.
Mr J Krause :: Class Teacher
BACK
Kieren Belton, Jaimee Kain, Monique Munro,
Harry Main, Brooke O’Sullivan, Cory Bailey,
Madeline Maguire, Breanna Dixon
ROW 2
Annabelle Lyon, Damon Scurria, Cassidy
Viola, Dani Hanlon, Mr J Krause, Brittney
MacRae, Claire Godenzi, Matthew
Milenkovic, Nicola Krinos
FRONT
Aditya Sud, Mitchell Rowe, Jacob Farrell,
Jaimi Wright, Sam Oliver, Cameron Dickson,
Nick Moscaliov, Jack Reynolds
ABSENT
Tommy Gunter
| Primary 31 |
2008 was no different to any other year; very busy. Students were
involved in events in every term from Busselton to Perth. Swimming,
Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals were the major events that
the whole School attended. JSHAA events that we attended in Perth
were Basketball, Swimming, Touch Rugby and a winter carnival
where we played Netball, Football, Hockey and Soccer. In Bunbury
the School participated in the local Cross Country, Interschool
Swimming and Athletics carnivals.
Meelup Run
This event is now in its fourth year and has quickly become part of
the Primary culture. Students, teachers and a number of parents
this year have taken up the challenge of running, walking, or even
skipping around a 500m course 99 times. Students can run on
Wednesday and Friday mornings before school or at lunchtime on
Friday. By completing the run students are then taken to Meelup for
a beach activity day in November. Last year 70 students completed
the run. This year looks like being even bigger with over 150
students starting the run.
SWPSA
This year I initiated discussions into forming a new sporting
association in the local area. Bunbury Grammar has never been part
of one sporting association so in 2008 we participated in events in
five different associations. All such groups have varying standards
and regulations. 25 schools were invited to the first meeting and
seven attended. After initial discussions it became very obvious that
such an organisation would be extremely valuable. This organisation
is set to go in 2009 with 13 schools participating in all events or
just the events they wish to participate in. Like the Junior School
Heads Association Australia (JSHAA), the events are not scored.
Therefore there is no winning school but like the Olympics, students
receive ribbons in Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country Carnivals.
The beauty of such an approach is the inclusivity it allows, so no
matter how big the school is, all students can compete in a healthy
competitive environment.
By joining SWPSA we are not dropping out of the JSHAA in Perth.
The level of competition in Perth is something our swimmers
especially need to see and experience. Besides, how could I deny
those students the opportunity to get out of bed at 5am in the
morning to catch a bus at 6am? Great days!
Thanks to all parents, staff and students for their support and
encouragement throughout the year.
Mr Geoff Dunbar :: Primary Sport Co-ordinator
| Primary 33 |
Primary Sport
Christian Education and RaPS
This year, instead of a report we thought that we would
interview students to ask them to share their highlights of
Christian Education and the Religious and Philosophical Studies
programme.
The Year 4s learnt about Lent and made Lenten chains which
helped them to count down to Good Friday. ‘We learnt about the
importance of respect, forgiveness and courage, and that if you
show these values, other people will start following your example.
PrePrimary students were very excited about their artwork and ideas
about God: ‘God’s skin is light and dark brown because God has
different skins.’ ‘God is a girl because girls live for very long and God
has been living for very long, so God must be a girl.’
Year 5 students learnt about Shrove Tuesday and Ash
Wednesday and also loved the story about Joseph. ‘Learning
about heroes was also good. We now know that a hero is
someone very special, who shows love, does kind, brave things
and thinks about other people, someone like Mother Theresa
and not just a person who is good at footy.’
The Year 1s loved learning about lifecycles and the gift of change
and growth. It taught them some of the miracles that God has
given us. ‘We also love it when Mrs Biggar lets us lie on the carpet
and we close our eyes while she says things and we imagine
special pictures in our heads. We think God puts those pictures
into our heads.’
The Yr 2 students had a closer look at symbols that remind them
of God. ‘We were surprised at how many things remind us of
God, everywhere we looked there was something special.’ ‘We
also liked it when we did work on love. We learnt that there are
different ways of showing love.’
In Year 3 the students loved their topic of Who am I and Choices.
They learnt a lot about themselves and other students in their class.
Their most favourite topic was Jesus and Stillness. ‘We loved reading
the book Grandfather’s Prayers for the Earth’.
| Primary 34 |
Year 6 students enjoyed studying symbolism in the different
world religions and learnt about the symbols we use during Lent.
‘We spent lots of time learning about Moses. This topic made us
think about racism, sexism, respect of others and about where
our Holy Ground is.’
The Year 7s focused on the major world religions with emphasis
on Islam. ‘We were fortunate that one of the staff members who
is Islamic was one of our guest speakers.’ Another enjoyable
topic was God should say Sorry. This was a hard but interesting
topic with heated debates and plenty to think about. We are not
sure if God should say sorry or we should say sorry to God.
Aditya Sud, Jaimi Wright, Breanna Dixon, Harry Main :: Year 7
| Primary 35 |
Primary Art
There have been changes in the Primary Art Department
this year with the departure of Ms Leanne Abdo, after eight
years. Mrs Liz Royce, who was appointed for 2008, has
had a long history with the School. She was the School’s
first Primary Art Specialist in the 1990s and also the artist
responsible for the floor design and painted wall plaques in
the Early Childhood Centre.
It has been a busy year, with preparation for both the annual
joint departments Art Week Exhibition, and also the biennial
JSHAA Art Exhibition in Perth. This year both exhibitions
coincided, necessitating a double effort in the preparation
and presentation of work. However, the students excelled in
their production of high quality artworks, resulting in two full
components of quality 2D, 3D and collaborative pieces of
which all involved can be very proud.
Themes suggested for the Perth exhibition included The
Reef, which explains a proliferation of artworks dealing in
some way with sea creatures and things sea and reef related,
including the beautiful mural created by the Year 4 class.
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Particularly stunning were the painted umbrellas displayed at
the JSHAA exhibition and created by the exceptional young
artists of our Primary Art Club. They designed and painted the
umbrellas over the period of Term 2 and 3 Art Club, using an
animal theme for their inspiration. The students showed
individuality in styles and real talent in their execution.
Painting has been a major focus in Art Club activities this
year, the first group in Terms 1 and 2, creating clay fish and
decorating them by painting. The last group for the year will
also develop painting skills in yet another application.
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This year has been an exciting adventure. Next year can
only be better!
Mrs Liz Royce :: Primary Art Specialist
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Art
1) Year 1 Class members; 2) Lauren Wroth :: Year 4; 3) Year 4 Class; 4) Justin Workman :: Year 5; 5) Ashleigh Workman :: Year 7
6) Breanna Cooke :: Year 1; 7) Georgina Nadin :: Year 1
| Primary 36 |
| Primary 37 |
Primary Art
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Challenge & Extension
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This year, the aim for our Challenge and Extension
Programme was to work towards a whole School approach
and to incorporate all of the Learning Areas. Included in this
programme were the following initiatives:
Meet the Mathematicians
This programme was a Mathematics based Inquiry into the
lives of Mathematicians who have created new maths. From
Descartes to Fibonacci, Pythagoras to Mandelbrot, the students
each researched a Mathematician, discovered their theories,
and created activities to demonstrate their Mathematician’s
work. Then, for one night only, they WERE that Mathematician.
Outside the Box
1) Tara Greenhalgh :: Year 5; 2) Elkin Meleng :: Year 5; 3) Erin Hough-Davis :: Year 6; 4) Kindergarten Class;
Take one cardboard box filled with foam and honkey nuts,
wrapped in jelly bean paper and pop it on a table with some
Early Childhood students and the outcomes will be Outside
the Box! It took next to no time to move from “Whose birthday
is it?” and “Can we unwrap it?” to genuine creative thought.
For example, these clever people found 7 shapes (including
an ellipse) in the wrapping alone! They then went on to create
stories based on their imaginations, including Katie’s idea that
there might be worms playing the piano very softly because
they like the sound of music.
Painting Pictures with Words
Based on the descriptive writing of Tim Winton, this clever
group of writers from Years 3, 4 and 5, developed their skills in
writing descriptions that painted a picture with words. The end
result was a book of their writings which included this short
preliminary piece...
The sun’s magnificent rays shone down from a crack in the
heaven, like an angel was about to descend upon Earth. The
mountain’s beauty somehow seemed insignificant within the
raw power of the scene.
The Muir Factor
We all know that Mrs Muir LOVES books so who better to name
our reading challenge after? Our passionate readers from Years
6 and 7 read the Children’s Book Council shortlisted books
from 2008 and then challenged each other in a series of
quizzes. Just like the ‘Einstein Factor’ they answered general
questions as well as choosing an area of expertise. However,
the real highlight of this programme may have been meeting
once a week to discuss our reading and to spend some quality
time on the couch with a book. We are hoping to have other
schools join us next year.
Mrs Denise Mason :: Head of Primary
5) Bronte Abbott :: Year 5; 6) Mackenzie Gumley :: Year 3; 7) Caitlyn Howe :: Year 2; 8) Samantha Goerling :: Year 6
| Primary 38 |
| Primary 39 |
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
My Gran
First Day of Camp
As she reaches for the lolly jar in the cupboard I notice her
complexion and mannerisms more than I have before. Her
hands are tired, filthy and sore from gardening all her life as
she opens the lid. She asks me in her English accent what
flavour I prefer, orange or lemon, my two favourites. The
smile lines on her happy face complement the actual smile
that almost reaches from ear to ear and the shine reaches
everywhere lightening up the house.
After I have finished my lollies she asks me if I want to ‘play
Scrabble’, her favourite board game. She really likes English
my gran, which would explain the countless number of books
strewn around the house, all read. We sit down for the game of
Scrabble and I notice what she is wearing today, all blue, her
favourite colour in all shades. We finish the game. She wins,
as usual and gets up to make us hot drinks; she walks steadily,
with a noticeable back problem as she walks down the stairs.
She comes back up the stairs with our drinks and we just sit
down and read. I love everything about my Gran, and I hope
she never leaves me, she knows that and she hopes she never
leaves too.
Jaimi Wright :: Year 7K
Great, this is embarrassing. Lying here on the ground covered
in dirt and twigs. The first day of camp. I thought I would be
stacking it on the slopes but not on the first day of camp. Now
you want to know what’s so embarrassing!
So here it is. We stopped for a snack at some old government
house and all the teachers and parents were enjoying the view.
I went to sit with my friends then decided I was going to stand
on the wall. My shoes weren’t the best for jumping. So as I
jumped I knew I wasn’t going to make it. My foot got caught
and suddenly my feet were where my head should have been
and I could see the ground. I feel and hear the twigs snap as
I go down and then I’m lying on the ground. The first person
on the scene snaps more twigs as he lands next to me. Then
my best friend arrives and finally the teachers are on the
scene. I open my eyes. My path down from the wall looks like
a hurricane hit, a branch as thick as my arm was snapped. But
the real pain was in my back, it hurt when I moved. I inspect
my body for damage. Scrapes on my fingers and I can feel
a huge bruise under my jeans. We had doctors on camp so I
was fine, but all I could think about was how embarrassing it
was. Later everyone was telling me how they saw my legs just
disappear. Rumours flew and suddenly I was doing back flips
off the wall. I still can’t believe it was the first day of camp.
Brittney MacRae :: Year 7K
| Primary 40 |
The Blue Beyond
Saphira
Smitten Kitten
You hop from slippery rock to slippery
rock. An occasional spray of cold salty
mist reaching over the large rocks and
dampening your face. You stop every now
and then to admire the small delicate
rock pools and to gaze at the small sea
creatures they hold. You climb further
towards the mouth of the sea. The large
rocks in front are the only barrier keeping
you from the mouth of the stirring sea. As
you walk, more mist covers your already
damp face. You reach a particularly large
boulder and decide to climb. You start to
clamber up the sides, trying to find some
way up so you can see the surging ocean.
One step after another and finally the top.
Standing up straight looking into the sea.
It is like a forever changing crystal that
sprays small shards at you when it crashes
violently onto the rocks. The wind picks up
shards and carries it to the rock pools and
surrounding rocks, giving them fresh water.
The rock you are on is now your rock, and
it feels like you are the only living soul for
miles. Each wave is like giant, cold hands,
reaching up to grab you and pull you
to its icy depths.
She hatches from the egg in hand,
A journey together, across the land,
Rider Eragon, Dragon Saphira,
united together, create a new era.
She spreads her wings, begins to fly,
Sapphire scales, glint on high,
Soaring through the starry night sky,
Saphira is not afraid to die.
He rides her through the dark night sky,
Clinging so tight, up so high,
His Gedwey Ignasia will never lie,
Eragon is not afraid to die.
A bloody battle will take place,
In Farthen Dur, at a frantic pace,
Joining together, from every race,
To fight for Eragon, their saving grace.
The battle is won, the enemy dead,
But Eragon lies, on his death bed,
Saphira frets, as her pierced wings mend,
For without her rider, her life will end.
I have a little kitten
Who is called Little Smitten
A tabby tiger look
But inside she is a sook
A short little meow
And a long deep growl
Allegic to fish
Could not eat a dish
But she is so great
And she has a good fate
I love Little Smitten
Sam Oliver :: Year 7K
Young Australians
(to the tune of the Great Southland )
These young Australians, giving their lives,
for our great nation, they will survive.
They are fighting, for us,
They’ll win this battle, this is our war.
Chorus
They are the brave ANZACS fighting for our
country, they’ll keep their spirits high and
see it through,
Amy Weston :: Year 7H
The Weird Family
Once there was a weird and wacky family
that lived in a weird sort of house. The
Dad was called Sizzle and the Mum was
called Spageasie. One brother was called
Jellylegs and the other brother was called
Longbottom.
They were a very happy family because
they were all the same size. Sometimes
Sizzle got lazy and just slept on the lounge
and snored all day. Mamma Spageasie
loved to clean. She used her long hair to
clean the house. Jellylegs and Longbottom
loved playing outside on the twister and
they would get themselves into a big
muddle.
These young Australians, giving their lives,
despite these conditions, we wont see
them cry.
On Sundays the family would go to their
favourite family restaurant. They would
order their favourite spaghetti and eat it
upside down. Every night they would brush
their toes, go to their bedroom and curl up
tight under their bed for the night.
Many are lost, but we remember them,
What a weird family!
Always young, they will live on.
Tahlia Jensen :: Year 3M
In this desolate land they’ll be as one,
And as our brave ANZACS they’ll return
home.
Repeat Chorus
These young Australians, giving their lives,
Every ANZAC day, we march with pride.
And their hopes, and dreams for Australia.
Lest we forget, those great Aussies.
Repeat Chorus
Katie Openshaw :: Year 3F
Skulduggery Pleasant
A living skeleton,
Skulduggery Pleasant was his name,
A wise cracking detective
Was his claim to fame.
A powerful magician,
Of tricks and sorts,
He played with criminals,
By reading their thoughts.
Stephanie Edgly a simple girl,
She showed no fear by his side,
A girl with no friends,
But lots of pride.
A girl whose determination,
Would see them through,
The fight against the serpine
Who had discovered the clue.
The Book of Names was mystical
And the key to their power,
Their true names and their family,
Could be revealed within the hour.
Skulduggery used his power,
As natural forces to fight,
His mission to find the Scepture,
Had him searching day and night.
Serpine was evil,
And the power lay in his red hang,
The Scepture could destroy anything,
And turn people to sand
Skulduggery wanted to hide,
The scepture, for no one to find,
While Serpine’s search for the book.
In time took over his mind.
A battle at the sanctuary,
Is for sure and certain
Stephanie’s courage nearly sees.
Her die at the hand of Serpine.
Skulduggery seizes the book,
Of names as a shield,
It’s destroyed by the Scepture,
And it’s fate is sealed.
Josh Titchener :: Year 7H
James Copeland, Lucy Trevaskis,
Bernadette Wheeler, Samuel D’vorak and
Josh Titchener :: Year 7H
| Primary 41 |
Primary Music
Year 5 Choir
BACK: Talecia McMillan, Courtney Vagg, Lachlan
Stainton, Jane Edgeloe, Melannie Guest, Lydia
Hemson, Bronte Abbott, Tom Leighton, Timothy
Rasmussen
ROW 3: Morgan Staniforth-Smith, Hannah Holborn,
Justin Workman, Elkin Meleng, Kate Campbell,
Morgan Halket, Meg Ferraz, Hamish Halket, Chad
Evans, Yarlalu Thomas, Miss A Crossland
ROW 2: Mrs L Fahie, Elana Dillon, Tanika Armstrong,
Jacqui Byrne, Hannah Daggett, Clare Bandy, Sam
Smith, Campbell Eaton, Caris Lake, Ainslie Jolliffe,
Callum Lawton, Sebastian Wilson
FRONT: Kirsten Seton, Courteney Cooper, Corrine
Brislin, Sarah Bowles, Jacob Dubois St Marc,
Stephan Janse van Rensburg, Andie Gell, Claire
Nicholson, Tara Greenhalgh, Francesca Cary
ABSENT: Cameron Andrews, Cooper Brady, Connor
Burrows, George Ghasseb, Fraser Jilley, Cameron
Lewis, Eamon McInerney, Emma O’Donovan, Vincent
Poller, Sam Riley, Callem Sweetman, Beatrice Wilson
Junior Primary Choir
BACK: Bronte Greenhalgh, Marelize Van Zyl, India Telder,
Jacinta Patterson, Holly Fandry, Conor Farrell, Tahlia
Jensen, Blake Shortland, Isobel Wynne
ROW 4: Miss A Crossland, Aili Halket, Caitlin Connolly,
Eva D’Vorak, Georgina Holborn, Elise Kay-Morton,
Christian Long, Lane Goss, Rory Kain, Natalie Ducharme,
Georgiana Newman, Jordan Murat
ROW 3: Seth Ligman, Isabel Dubois St Marc, Katie
Openshaw, Darrylleen Koolmatrie, Tobias Graham, Luke
MacManus, Lochie Basham, David Seton, Alexandra Just,
Katie Kerrigan, Jessica McKee, Darcy Smith, Ms Y Carlson
ROW 2: Mackenzie Gumley, Jennifer Lim, Jordyn Hall, John
Miller, Brennan Wood, Kurtis Pirie, Mikayla Frank, Daniel
Ellis, James Rasmussen, Cooper Chamberlain, Shania
Bailey, Gabrielle Mulley, Dee-Jay Hands
FRONT ROW: Ethan Park, Willow Springate, Matthew
Johnstone, Jarad Evans, Jessica Pether, Tiffany Smales,
Sam Anderson, Curtis Mateljan, Jemmae White,
Alex Crofts
2008 has been a busy year for the Primary music students!
The year started with the annual Primary House Singing
Competition. Students in Years 4 to 7 studied Beatles songs in
preparation for the event. Mrs Mason, Mrs Fahie and Fr Geoff
were invited to adjudicate and declared Wilson the winning
House for the second year in a row with their rendition of
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.
In Term 3, the Senior Primary Choir was visited by 55
musicians from All Saints’ College in Bullcreek. Students spent
the day workshopping choral pieces with the results of the
workshop presented at a combined concert later that night.
The venture was a fantastic success, and was a wonderful
opportunity for the students to learn from different teachers
and to mix with other young musicians.
In Term 2, we participated in the Musica Viva ‘Music in
Schools’ programme. Students were introduced to percussion
instruments within their class music lessons before attending
a lively performance by the percussion group, Tetrafide. The
concert featured a variety of traditional percussion instruments,
as well as less conventional ones like the water bottle and
garbage bin! A huge thank you to the P&F for funding the
programme; it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Term 3 also featured the BCGS Arts Festival, and the inaugural
BCGS Gala concert. Students in the Primary Choirs, Band and
String Ensemble all performed in the event which was held
at the Bunbury Entertainment Centre. The students enjoyed
entertaining their audience at a professional venue. The Year 3
to 7 ‘Mega Choir’ was also a crowd favourite.
The next event on the primary music calendar was the Bunbury
Performing Arts Eisteddfod. The three Primary Choirs all
participated in the competition and performed brilliantly in
their respective sections. The Senior Primary Choir was also
invited to perform at the Eisteddfod Gala concert.
ABSENT: Jaya Polidano, Mitch Perry, Kel Reynolds,
Lauren Wroth
Senior Primary Choir
BACK: Claire Godenzi, Kelsey Trench, Brittany
Wynne, Monique Munro, Lauren Edwardson, Annalise
Daggett, Amy Weston, Megan Andrews, Lowana
Blakiston, Brooke O’Sullivan
ROW 3: Miss A Crossland, Lilli Howard-Sear, Nell
Mitchell, Charlotte Openshaw, Ashleigh Workman,
Brittney MacRae, Bernadette Wheeler, Dani Hanlon,
Courtney Eaton, Lucy Trevaskis, Nicola Krinos,
Samantha Goerling, Ms Y Carlson
ROW 2: Aditya Sud, Matthew Robertson, Sam
Oliver, Lizzie McInerney, Jaxom McCreadie-Roe, John
Yeoman, Tayla Kirby, Nikita MacDonald, Olivia Goode,
Nik Epis-Wallrodt, Phoebe Crofts, Claudia Keane,
Nick Moscaliov
Now, as the end of the year draws closer, students and teachers
alike are preparing for the annual presentation events which
are sure to be a fabulous end to an eventful, fun-filled year. It
is such a privilege to work with such dedicated and creative
students on a daily basis. I look forward to an even more
musical 2009!
FRONT ROW: Freyja Schindler, Bonny Twigg, Lauren
O’Donovan, Tayla Boxall, Sarah Wingate, Michaela
Mitchell, Hannah Murphy, Olivia Knotts, Jaimi Wright,
Luka Walker, Christine Moffat-Evans
Ms Anita Crossland :: Primary Music Specialist
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| Primary 43 |
Primary LOTE
This year, the students continued to learn about France and
Japan. They learnt about language and culture.
French Fashion
The Year 6 and 7 students learnt about French fashion. They
were lucky enough to talk to Domenica who taught them a lot
about modelling, fashion and make-up.
Frog Picnic
The annual Year 3 frog Picnic was once again a highlight of
the year. Year 3 French students met up for a morning of
French games and fun. They also enjoyed the traditional pain
au chocolat and orangina snack.
French Club
Over the year, students from Year 4 to 7 met after school on
Thursdays for French club. We baked croissants, sampled
cheeses, wrote plays, entered competitions, watched films,
learnt about France, and got creative with decoupage and gift
cards.
Japanese Visit
Students from 16 Japanese schools in Hyogo Prefecture visited
out Primary School and joined in classes. They were hosted at
home by students from Year 6 and 7.
Languages Week
We ate sushi and watched a Japanese anime with the high
school students after school. It was called Sen to Chihiro no
Kamikaku Shi (Spirited Away).
We found out how to say ‘hello’ in almost every language.
Students from the secondary school shared stories and
games in French with the Year 1 and 2 students in the Early
Childhood Centre.
We worked out that we are a pretty lucky lot of people to have
travelled so far around the world and visited so many different
countries and seen so many different cultures.
Madame Kaeser and Teal Sensei
| Primary 44 |
Student Executive
Peer Support Leaders
This year saw another group of keen and dedicated Year 11
students take on the role of Peer Support Leaders. These
students provided an important older face for our new Year 8
students to be able to identify with. Hopefully they made the
transition into Secondary School a lot easier, while at the same
time developing their own leadership and organisational skills.
The programme began back in 2007 during the Year 10 Camp.
Time was set aside while in Perth for staff to train all the potential
leaders. The Perth Zoo was the venue for the antics which kept
most of the animals amused. As a result of this time and after
much discussion back at School the 2008 Peer Support Leaders
were chosen.
The first meeting of Year 8s and their Peer Support Leaders took
place during the Term 1 Year 8 Camp in Busselton. A pleasant
Friday morning was spent on the Busselton foreshore with the
Year 11s putting their groups through their paces. Much to the
amusement of passing tourists there was a multitude of ‘get to
know you’ style games, the highlight of which had to be the activity
that required students to be mummified using toilet paper.
During Semester 1, select Tuesday afternoon assembly periods
were set aside for the Peer Support groups to get together. With
groups spread across the Highway Oval the sessions were full
of activity and appeared, even to the highly trained eye, like
professionally run development sessions. The Year 8s enjoyed
themselves greatly and got to know older faces around the
School, while the Year 11s received a little taste of what their
teachers go through every day. A big thank you must go out to all
the Year 11 Leaders involved and also to Mr Marshall for all the
organisational ‘behind the scenes’ work.
Mr Ryan Dawson :: Peer Support Coordinator
BACK
Miranda Radunovich, Umberto Anderle,
Callum Fleming, Nathan Blakely, Jack
Stapleton, Rhys Nathanielsz, Tim Cooke,
Cameron Tink, Emily Stretch
Like those who’ve gone before us, the Student Executive of 2008 are
a magnificent bunch. We form a peculiar crowd that hope to give a
fair representation of a diverse cross-section of the students within
the Grammar community. Together we’ve balanced heavy academic
schedules, co-curricular demands and Exec responsibilities while
still holding onto some form of a social life. Although we come from
individual walks of life, we share a common link, a willingness to
sacrifice one hard-earned lunchtime a week in the hope of making
some positive changes to your schooling experience.
Our year encompassed so many adventures that helped build the
bond we’ve created as a group. It began with a Remembrance Day
ceremony, when we were asked to harness all the well adjusted,
mature, organisational skills we could muster. This became a
frequent reality, as meetings became routine and preparations
for the memorably fabulous Casino Royale 008 filled our heads,
the reward of which, I can personally attest, was a truly special
night of fun for all. As the year moved on the Auditorium became
overrun by swashbuckling Year 8s who valiantly competed with the
Exec for most-fun-had-on-the-night of the Year 8 social.
Fundraising is always part of the Exec programme with support
provided to the Salvation Army, In-Town Lunch Centre, the School
Aid Burma Appeal and Anglicare WA. The rewards of the time we
devote continue to live on through those we’ve helped. It is with
pride that I declare 2008 as being a year of epic firsts. For the first
time ever our School reached the top three in the state for blood
donations, and Give A Damn, Give A Can reached an all time
peak with Grammar donating more cans than the total collected
by the whole region last year. There have been more participants
in the 40 Hour Famine than ever before and creative differences
were reconciled as Leavers jumpers arrived early this year. Such
achievements would not have been possible without the countless
hours of generous volunteers putting in their all.
From our earliest experiences on Exec Camp to our final challenge
of our last weeks in office, we are all proud of our role in the
history of the BCGS Student Executive. Under the guidance of Ms
Stevenson and Mr Cowan we’ve given and gained so much and
we dare to hope our actions reflect our achievements. Perhaps
all our dreams weren’t achieved, but we felt it necessary to leave
something for Exec of 09 to whom I wish all the luck and dedication
they need as it is now our turn to pass the torch on to them.
Gina Ferreira :: Chairperson
BACK
Joshua Russell, David Prosser, Hamish Firth,
Thomas Rodgers, Corey Rosher, Nick Evernden
ROW 2
Lauren Webb-Martin, Jaycob Petering,
George Davies, Graham Reinders, David
MacLeay, Robert Puttman, Andrew Muir,
Jacob Whiteaker, Hannah Shenton,
Brooke Edwards
ROW 2
Ms J Stevenson, Elizabeth Hogan, Imogen
Kerruish, Samantha Arkell, Leilah Smith, Abby
Telfer, Dr B Matthews
FRONT
Andrea Brown, Gina Ferreira, Christopher
Breidahl, Belinda Guelfi, Ned Reilly, Hannah Kay
FRONT
Caitlin Dunnet, Haylene Goh, Eleanor
Cryer, Adam Smith, Mr R Dawson,
Rohan Loveland, Caroline Wilson, Renae
Guelfi, Grace Roberts
| Secondary 46 |
| Secondary 47 |
Goldsmith
It is always a tough task staying on top, and we were ready for
every hitch or hurdle that may come our way.
Straight back to School and Term 1 kicked off with the BBQ’s
firing up for the Welcome Back Brekkie, where the engaging
smell of bacon, eggs and hash browns lingered around the
School to give a warm greeting to all the Goldsmith members,
new and old. With a vigorous approach to tackling our weakest
area, the Swimming Carnival, the House pulled through in a
solid third position.
As new House Council with new ideas, we put our skills of
fundraising to use by having a Gold Coin Line. There were
enough funds raised to see the staff do a push-up competition
and find out which teacher was the loudest in the School. We
also had a cake stall and a number of BBQ’s to raise funds to
adopt a Sun Bear for the Perth Zoo, and donate funds to the
School of St Jude in Tanzania. As a Goldsmith tradition, we
also participated in Daffodil Day, raising funds for the Cancer
Council WA.
Across the board in sport we performed at a superior level
where we accumulated points in the tough, robust events,
Cross-Country and the Lishman Lap, placing first in both and
celebrating with a waffle and ice-cream breakfast. This was
followed by a third in the Athletics Carnival.
2008 has taught us great skills, has been more than enjoyable
and most successful. It wouldn’t have been the same without
the help of the House Council, specifically the Year 11s, our
Vice Captains James Palmer and Julia Galliers who were
always by our side, and most importantly Mr Marshall and Ms
Farrell whose continuous motivation helped us strive to be the
best House we could possibly be. To the future Captains and
Councillors of Goldsmith, best of luck in the coming year, as the
good old Gold endeavours for perfection.
Elizabeth Hogan and David Prosser :: House Captains
| Secondary 48 |
BACK:Cameron Tink, Elijah Scott, Andrew Prosser, William Harradine, Callum Fleming, Matt Rowe, Darcey Death, James Hastie, Patrick Crockford, Scott Thompson,
Russell Morris, Brent Dorsett-Lynn, Braxton Pelusey, Tim Cooke, Matthew Shaw
ROW 7:Selina Metternick-Jones, Robbie Lorrimar, Kaden White, Jarrad Osborn, Andrew Humble, Christian Condello, Lachlan Campbell, Zac Thompson, Ian Huisman,
Paige Dallywater, Anna Sangmeister, Lachlan Newman, Guy Sangmeister, Julie Piesse, Amitava Chaudhury, Justin Kruger
ROW 6:Chelsea McIntosh, Sam O’Sullivan, Chris Rose, Emma Wrobel, Caitie Andrews, Breeanna O’Dowd, Michael Edmeades, Enya Warfield, Jack Munro, Sharna
Dallywater, Shana Thompson, Kilian Woulfe, Holly Peterson, Ben Williams, Shannen Bowen, Brooke Edwards, Yang Xia
ROW 5:Grace Jilley, Ashley Burkett, Brayden Chapman, Verity Mace, Rosie Manolas, Kaitlyn McGinty, Alexia Karatamoglou, Asha Barrett, Madison Bromham, Michael
Guelfi, Georgiana Copeland, Katelyn Rigden, Megan Riising, Meg Handley, Cody Dorsett-Lynn, Jaycob Petering, Marnix Doorman, Ciaran Dolan
ROW 4:Bronte Ryan, Jennifer Sims, Abby Telfer, Tan Farquhar, Naomi Jansz, Ntula MacDonald, Paris Duffield, David Shaw, Kate Lindley, Lauren Webb-Martin, Asha
Combes, Max McCall, Bronte Lyon, Adele Schultz, Madeleine Crockford, Becky O’Sullivan, Susie Williams, Emily Bekker, Alex Davis
ROW 3:Scott Duncan, John Ballot, David Jansz, Lucy Kole, Rhys Edwards, Alice Wrobel, Claire Scott, Nikki Bonciani, Eleanor Huisman, Diana McLay, Rachel Kling, Kasi
McKenzie-Stubbs, Hannah Metternick-Jones, Georgia Metternick-Jones, Shenae Peterson, James French, Thomas Hastie, Karina Kemp, Tom Gault, Cheng Zhu
ROW 2:James Caiger, Shayley White, Laura Doorman, Matthew Rose, Matilda Mason, Cara Ellis, Claudia Schultz, Sean Webb-Martin, Jazmin Landgren, Katy DorsettLynn, Oli Ryan, Renae Guelfi, Alec McDonald, Zachary Newman, Jessica Edmeades, Chris Davis, Harry Scott, Josh Duncan, Leearna Chapman, Frances
Warfield, Liam Van Aalen, Bradley Linfield
FRONT:Conor Aitken, Chris Unsworth, Mr R Dawson, Mrs C Cowan, Mr E Douglas, Ms H Easton, James Palmer, Elizabeth Hogan, Mr R Marshall, Ms M Farrell, David
Prosser, Julia Galliers, Ms J Stevenson, Dr P Whitla, Mrs S Allen, Mr J Bancroft, Christopher Brown, Aidan Woulfe
| Secondary 49 |
Goldsmith
Goldsmith
| Secondary 50 |
| Secondary 51 |
Knight
We have once again had a successful year filled with great
achievements and packed with fun. Firstly we’d like to thank
Mrs Sutherland and Mr Johnstone and all the Knight staff who
have looked after and helped us throughout the year.
To kick-start the year, we held a Knight House breakfast,
welcoming everyone back to school for 2008, which was
greatly enjoyed by all.
Our main charity event ‘Give a Damn, Give a Can’ was our
biggest yet, with everyone participating and donating generously.
At the start of Term 2 we collected cans from all of the
Secondary School, with strong competition between Boarding
and Day students. Altogether we collected a HUGE 2000+
cans, an excellent increase from last year’s 400. This was an
outstanding effort with our contribution making up about half
of the total amount of cans donated by all of the participating
South West schools. The collected cans were donated to a local
charity that provides food for the less fortunate.
It was great to see nearly everyone donating something sweet
for our cake stall, with people bringing in a wide variety of
goodies. Thanks go to everyone who put in the time to bring
in something. The earnings went towards the water tank that
Knight bought for a secondary school in Papua New Guinea a
few years ago. This was such a great House effort and really
enjoyable to organise, I’m sure it will reoccur in future years,
so mums and dads be prepared to once again put your baking
gloves on! We were rewarded for all our efforts throughout the
year by a pizza lunch which saw us happily munching through
lots of Domino’s pizzas. Other House activities included the
famous mini Olympic Games we played to get ready to watch
the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, with some great performances
on the hang bar, basketball hoop, and theatrical weights.
Unfortunately we didn’t take out the gold for Swimming, Crosscountry or Athletics, instead getting third, second and second
respectively. But other Houses be warned; we are slowly building
up and one of these years are going to take home the gold.
The girls did a fantastic run once again in the Lishman Lap of
Valour, winning it for the third year in a row. The boys came a
close fourth, running their hardest but just not able to keep up
with the other Houses. It was great to see such determination
in representing the House.
Thank you to all fellow ‘Knightians’, you have made this year
very successful and we have enjoyed being your Captains.
Good luck for the future guys! Keep the spirit going...
Samantha Arkell and Hamish Firth :: House Captains
BACK:
ROW 7:
ROW 6:
ROW 5:
ROW 4:
ROW 3:
ROW 2:
FRONT:
| Secondary 52 |
Kael Lewis, Callan Sims, Emily Stretch, Nathanial Bandy, Luke Haysom, Billy Cherry, Lance MacArthur, Bradley Guest, Robert Puttman, Nathan Blakely, Rhys
Nathanielsz, David Thomson, Brayden Miller, Ned Reilly, Alex Jones
Jackson Curnow, Alex Hurst, Ben Meade, Danika Jurat, Claire Bott, Rebekah Dunkeld, Colin Worthington, Sarah Pruden, Miles Cattach, Alex Lowes, Monica
Jenkins, John Teahan, Lance Redman, Mike Rudge, Joshua Russell, Ryan McGeoch
Brodie Armstrong, Evan Jackson, Jackie Ferguson, Braden House, Tom Moorcroft, Denise Lindsell, Nardia Klem, Taylar Amonini, Madeline Seeley, Ebony Vukelic,
Jack Biondi, Lucy Firth, Matthew Courtney, Callum Macoun, Mitchell Connop, Sam Jackson, Charlotte Butler
Emlyn Hallett, Charles Stapleton, Laura Peisley, William Joyce, Blaine Mitchell, Lachlann Lawton, Thomas Wall, Nicole Hueppauff, Jay Wybrow, Bryn Twigg, Meg
Gilomen, Gerald Dunbar, Mitchell Lindbeck, Corbin Fry, Jacob Pantlin, Sarah Peisley, Teghan Russell, Tim Moore
Ashlee Connelly, Jessica O’Donovan, Sian Morgan, Belinda Guelfi, Hannah Kay, Astrid Van Kampen, Alice White, Hayley Campbell, Kate Mahony, Alex Tom, Kiran
Patel, Connor McDougall, Ruby Watt, Gabrielle Golding, Luke Palmer, Jake Poller, Josh Poller, Rohan Gaunt, Christopher Macoun
Christopher Arkell, Zara Webb-Martin, Olivia Lane, Caroline Wilson, Alannah Pimm, Alex Rohan, Tara Strapp, Thomas Hill, Eleanor Cryer, Tegan den Boer, Zoe
Mitchell, Rebecca Brown, Elizabeth White, Jaimi Naylor-Gwynne, Sarah Webb, Rainey Pensini, Sarah Tencer, Jordi Lockhart, Bettina Craig, Cameron Russell
Kristine Rayner, Sarah Pantlin, Emma Openshaw, Chloe Piparo, Sean Larkworthy, Mia Wunnenberg, Alice Fletcher, Kia Bevin, Ryan Redman, Cassandra Hall,
Jennifer Briggs, Georgia Hanson, Brodie MacArthur
Ryan Sharp, Jack Stapleton, Mr D Tan, Mr A Bandy, Mr I Dale, Mrs K Chidgzey, Olivia Lee, Hamish Firth, Mrs L Sutherland, Mr H Johnstone, Samantha Arkell, Josh
Watt, Mr C Coman, Mrs J Wall, Mr J Poller, Brittany Cherry, Michael Terren, Troy Hladio
| Secondary 53 |
Knight
Knight
| Secondary 54 |
| Secondary 55 |
Redding
2008 has been a successful year for Redding both in the
sporting and pastoral aspects. We have aimed to make
Redding House a warm, friendly and fun house. Silent
study periods have been interspersed with games for young
Reddingites on Thursday mornings. A House competition has
been run throughout the year with party style Home Group
lunches being much sought after prizes. Competitions that
contributed have included quizzes, paper plane competitions,
mass pictionary and numerous “silly” games. Redding 1,
Redding 2 and Redding 7 have been prominent in the prize
winning.
Helped by an influx of wonderful Year 8s, Redding powered
to a win in the Interhouse Swimming Carnival for the second
year in a row. This was followed by credible and hard fought
fourths in the Interhouse Cross Country and Athletics Carnival.
With support from with Mr Goerling and the other Redding
teachers the House Council has been working hard for
Redding this year, providing a number of lunches and
breakfasts as well as running a successful Red Nose Day
campaign raising a large amount of money for a very significant
cause.
2008 is a very special year for Redding as it is the year that we
farewell Mr Goerling as our Head of House, a position he has
held for nine years. Distraught as we are to lose such a focal
point of House tradition, Redding is overjoyed to welcome Mr
Green as an eminently suitable replacement and hope that a
new Redding dynasty can be built around him.
We wish Mr Goerling well in his new position as Secondary
Head of Pastoral and also wish everyone safe and happy
holidays, especially members of the great Redding House.
Good luck to it in all it’s future endeavours.
Thomas Rogers and Imogen Kerruish :: House Captains
BACK:
ROW 7:
ROW 6:
ROW 5:
ROW 4:
ROW 3:
ROW 2:
FRONT:
| Secondary 56 |
Nila Conzen, Jasmine Klumpp, Aidan Hendry, Anton Olsthoorn, Kim Gallagher, Sean Duke, Mathew Nankivell, Andrew Kikeros, Max Walsh, Umberto Anderle,
Hayden Bruinsma, Miranda Radunovich, James Caldow, Nicholas Clifford, Joe Winfield
Danielle Hendry, Bridget Folley, Harry McCourt, Matthew Simmonds, Nick Evernden, Henry Sibly, Henry Davies, George Davies, Mitchell Lewis, Angus Sargent,
Vaughan Carroll, Joshua Snow, Riley Wells, Andrew Muir, Verity Hughes, Kara Hanlon
Amber Cochrane, Gina Ferreira, Kali Stein, Oliver Gomme, Gavin Fleay, Jordie Vagg, Geoffrey Goerling, Nic Blackburn, Alex Radovan, Wade Perkins, Ryan
Evernden, Harley Radovan, Mercedes Lysaght, Sian Pepler, Kayla Clucas, Brianna Went, Kasie-Lee Devitt
Cameron Melvin, Erin Lilly, Jackson Blackwell, Gracie Reynolds, Laura Vermeersch, Francis Winfield, Olivia Taylor, Sophie Baldwin, Sarah Edgeloe, Sheridan
Duke, Karlia Dillon, Holly Broockmann, Katie Macliver, Stephanie Preen, David Nankivell, Jason Taylor, Thomas Giddy, Philip Harvey
Hamish Sweetman, Katie McDonald, Hannah Stock, Annie Giddy, Andrea Brown, Emma Wilde, Alissa Tapper, James Kaeser, Richard Macliver, Sam Fleming,
Krystle Mitchell, Haydn James, Ellen Davies, Rebecca Owen, Ryan Wilson, Annie Harris, Alex Taylor, Tiffany Blight, Joshua Goode
Marcus Preen, Haylene Goh, Kyra Brown, Kym Irwin, Rohan Loveland, Jim Maxwell, Katherine Knotts, Lauren Jackson, Lyndon Gray, Thomas Monkhouse, Josh
Boxall, Jeff Harrington, Sarah Robertson, Jacob Burt, Rebecca Gray, Jessica Taylor, Brooke Veitch, Stephanie Greco, Kate Robertson, Andrew Knotts
Ashley Cary, Joss Loveland, Genevieve Mulley, India Greig, Jack Merrigan, Sian Watts, Rowie Tagliaferri, Brittany Adams, Nathan Hendry, Mollie Merrigan,
Imogen Plester, Brody Lake, Marco Spadaccini, Sean Wilson, Lilli-Mae Chester, Sydnee Richardson, Caitlin Dunnet, Nicholas Monkhouse, Shelby Nobbs, Daniel
Fleay, Florence McCauley, Isabel Owen
Claire Giddy, Zac Loveland, Briar Dunnet, Mr B Kurz, Ms M Melchiorre, Mr P Good, Jess Hamdorf, Thomas Rodgers, Mrs S Millington, Mr B Goerling, Imogen
Kerruish, Samuel Cochrane, Mrs J Muir, Mr R Brooksbank, Mrs P Mulley, Ms L Lonergan, Matthew Greco, Madelaine Stock
| Secondary 57 |
Redding
Redding
| Secondary 58 |
| Secondary 59 |
Wilson
On top of these accurate descriptions, it is safe to say that
Wilson would have to be the most relaxed House as our
budget was soon dwindled away by the expenditure on free
barbecues, ice-creams, table tennis tournament prizes and the
like. Despite this somewhat laid back atmosphere, Wilson has
achieved greatly throughout the year, both in sporting events
and community projects.
Under the guidance of first, Mr Green and Mr Dabrowski in
Semester 1 and then Mr Stapleton in Semester 2; the House
Council has been able to introduce a House Point System
encouraging positive behaviour throughout the years in
addition to the Inter Home Group Footy Tipping competition.
The Wilson House Council has also organised breakfasts to
raise funds for the annual Wilson Year 12 Breakfast at the
end of the year which overall was a success and we hope this
tradition will continue in the years to come.
The Slave Auction this year was a great achievement raising
$1,315. While traditionally these funds went to Amnesty
International, this year the House Council made the decision
to turn to a local charity in the Bunbury region, the In Town
Lunch Centre, where the funds will make a huge contribution
to those within our own community. It is our intention to
maintain this support of a local charity that has been assisted
by donations from the School Executive in the past.
On the sporting side of things, Wilson showed a passionate yet
calm attitude towards all competitions, obtaining comfortable
thirds in the Swimming Carnival and Cross Country, and two
thirds in the Lishman Lap of Honour. However the conclusion
can be drawn that these results were merely to catch the other
Houses off guard as we came through to win the Interhouse
Athletics Carnival, taking home the trophy for the fourth
year in a row. This would not have been possible without the
dedication of all staff involved and the students’ willingness
to participate. It is a strong belief in Wilson that it is not about
being the best; it is about being the best team.
It has been an honour to be part of the wonderful Wilson
‘family’ this year and we hope that next year all the Wilsonites
will continue with the great traditions of involvement and
teamwork and build on the achievements of this year. We wish
you all the best for 2009.
BACK:
ROW 7:
ROW 6:
ROW 5:
ROW 4:
ROW 3:
Leilah Smith and Corey Rocher :: House Captians
ROW 2:
FRONT:
| Secondary 60 |
Christopher Breidahl, Sam Travers, Ryan Walker, Stuart Longmire, Warwick Besso, Daniel Niven-Hulett, Phillip Watson, Thomas Sibson, Brett McCormick, Jack
Opferkuch, Barney Skeggs, Nayton Colombera, Alex Davidson, Tahnee Roberts, Tessa Gartrell
Hannah Shenton, Justice Keller, Graham Reinders, Sam Prater, Cameron Cody, Skye Ynema, Michael Scallan, Daniel Patterson, Josh Calais, Isaac Wedderburn,
Lance Lefebvre, Adeline Brosnan, Josiah Wilkinson, Cameron Smith, Georgia Oliver, Alex Phillips
Jordan Lomax, Louise Foley, Rachel Francis, Gabrielle Grist, Fiona Lucey, Katy Wedderburn, Jake Smith, Jacob Whiteaker, Faye Simmonds-Short, Monti
Blechynden, Brodie Kammann, Madeline Abbott, Matthew King, Jared Herbert, Dave Phillips, Amy Gartrell, Rosanna Grist
Martin Knox, Danielle Butson, Michelle Rumbold, Courtney Laporte, Rosie Carrington-Jones, James Davidson, Brodie Saw, Christopher Leeson, Ben Jones,
Brady Schulze, Aysha Miller, Zoe Walker, Kaitlyn Besso, Angie Nathan, Nicole Robertson, Johanna Bohn, Tommy Smoker, Shanae Speck
Molly Simmonds-Short, Niall Hayres, Ashlee Franklin, Bronte Evans, Nicola Ham, Courtney Taylor, Jordan Morris, Anne Bettens, Kasie Franklin, Michael Addis,
Devan Job, Haig Colombera, Harriet Cohen, Lauren Reinders, Sophie George, Amy Bessant, Anais Rosher, Courtney Ferguson, Michelle Foley
Callan Jolliffe, Adam Smith, Zan Ferguson, Jack Carrington-Jones, Freya d’Espeissis, Whitney O’Callaghan, Sheldon Smith, Sarah Taylor, Hannah Sullivan,
Angus McColl, Gemma Wilkinson, Tessa Franklin, Tamara Atkins, Jono Miller, Lani Godenzi, Katherine Smith, Rosie Fandry, Justin Richards, Anthea Lefebvre,
Michael Nicoli
Leah McMerrin, Murray Buller, Dalton Cody, Linus Cohen, Michelle Butson, Ashleigh Richards, Vaughan Clark, Grace Roberts, Matt Fenech, Thom Skipworth,
Cameron Clark, Harry Dawson, Georgia Johnstone
Mitchell Lubcke, Thomas Addis, Mr S Spottiswood, Ms Y Carlsen, Mr M Dabrowski, Mrs A Osborne, Jessica Buller, Corey Rosher, Mr M Stapleton, Mr K Green,
Leilah Smith, Tim Nathan, Mrs B Walker, Mr G Collins, Mr A McMillan, Mr N Poole, David MacLeay, Michael Wilson
| Secondary 61 |
Wilson
Goldsmith
| Secondary 62 |
| Secondary 63 |