July Helena Connection
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July Helena Connection
55 Bilgoman Road Glen Forrest WA 6071 Subscribe: http://helenac.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe 22 July 2016 Email: [email protected] Phone: 08 9298 9100 Fax: 08 9298 8616 Happy 21st Helena Connection – July 2016 Welcome to the July edition of The Helena Connection, especially the Class of 2012, who are celebrating their twenty first birthdays this year. Alumni is the Latin word for ‘graduates’ and it’s my job to keep Helena College graduates connected to the school. We like to stay in touch with all our graduates because we’re interested in what they’re doing in the world: we love to hear their stories and share them with our current students. Our community remains vibrant when past students have a place in the school community.… so please, share your experiences with me…you can find me at the Glen Forrest Campus. If you have changed your contact details or have special announcements to share, email the alumni office. [email protected] . Regards Sue Wallace, Alumni Relations 1 Class of 2012 Kayla Adam,Daisy Aldam, Andrew Barley, James Bowyer, Aranaiha Bretton-Olsen, Jake Carlshausen, Felicity Carr, Casey Clifton, Danielle Cockrell, Alexandra Corstorphan, Joshua Coulter, Joseph Creese, Samantha Crute, Leah Cruttenden, Fiona Darcey, Sarah de la Harpe, Larissa Dean, Jacob Earl, Adam Fernihough, Nicola Garz, Isaac Gliddon, Holly Greenhalgh, Alex Griffin, Samara Griffin, Phillip Hancock, Callum Harkness, Breanna Holmes, Joanna Hosking, Tanu Hudson, Fraser Jaine, Ashleigh Jamieson, John Karoll, Forrest King, William Kitely, Amy Lawrence, Trevor Leigh, Rebecca Longley, James Lyons, Zak Madsen, Sofie Marris, Acacia Marrone, Hannah Mast, Emily Matthews, Joshua Millard, Mitchell Miller, Imogyne Napper, Richard Ness, Benjamin Newsome, Emily Newton, Jed Pickering, Alex Presant, Sophia Ridley, Maddison Royce, Ellen Sabatino, Megan Sampson, Marinus Schimmel, Isabelle Schulthess, Arvin Seiler, Esther Shackleton, Liam Smith, Katelyn St Pierre, Dylan Staig, Duana Storey, Luke Swerlowycz, Elizabeth Tarrant, Felix van Lieven, Sophie Viljoen, Fiona Waring, Tess Watson, Emma Watson, Rowan Watt, Blythe Whitwell, Mitchell Wood, John Yaxley Year 6 - Junior School graduation Camp - Year 7 Camp - Year 8 Remember when: Pre-primary - 2000 Pictures and stories that the pre-primary have written about their grandparents Leap of faith - Year 9 Mock interviews - Year 10 Year 1 - 2001 Camp - Year 11 Year 6 - My time at Junior School 2 Music - Year 12 Head Students 2012 Senior Ball Dress up day Nicola Garz and John Karoll 13 years at Helena Student Council 2012 Front row: Trevor Leigh, Duana Storey, Liam Smith Back row:: Arvin Seiler, John Yaxley, Andrew Barley Seated row: Nicola Garz, Ellen Sabatino, Breanna Holmes, Hannah Mast Second row: James Lyons, John Karoll Glen Forrest staff 2012 3 Reflections - College year book Breanna Holmes I've graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) and am now traveling for a few months. I've just done 6 weeks in Southeast Asia traveling through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. I'm currently in Canada for a few weeks and heading to the USA and then onto the east coast of Australia. Holly Greenhalgh ‘Life has been busy.’ University 2013 - 2015 - Bachalor of Marine Science (Murdoch) 2016 - Honours in Marine Science (Murdoch) My primary focus in marine science is conservation. I am particularly eager to assess anthropogenic impacts on marine mammals. I am interested in how behavioural changes due to human induced pressures can influence survival, reproduction and population dynamics of a cetacean species. My aim is to contribute to knowledge of behavioural ecology, reproductive biology and bioenergetics of baleen whales to aid marine management. In my previous and current research I have focused on bioenergetics of humpback whales and behavioral ecology of minke whales retrospectively. Further I am focused on how non-lethal research methods can be implemented and applied to management frameworks to assist in conservation. The aim of my current project is to identify what spatial and temporal environmental variables (e.g. depth, SST, tide, ocean current) affect the feeding probability in minke whales in Faxaflói Bay, Iceland. Faxaflói Bay constitutes an important feeding ground for minke whales in the North Atlantic, with feeding taking place close to land, Garður offers a unique location to study the natural feeding behavior of this species without influencing its behaviour Hannah Mast Since finishing school I have been studying a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry and working at Curtin University as an IT Support Officer and as a tutor. During my studies I have travelled for 6 weeks through Japan, as well as having gone on study exchange to Fiji (and getting stuck there during Cyclone Winston this February!) as part of the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan. In July I am travelling again for study exchange to Germany, as well as backpacking through other parts of Europe before and after. After this completing my studies this year I look forward to studying a Diploma of Education and working in mathematics education. I am especially passionate about encouraging women and girls to undertake education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and I hope to travel again soon to teach in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas both in Australia and abroad. Megan Sampson I have completed my Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University majoring in Management and Human Resource Management and being offered an Honours position, which I have deferred until next year. I also studied in Dijon France at Burgundy Business School in 2015, which was amazing. http://mucru.org/our-research/group-members/ holly-greenhalgh/ Travel 2013-2015- I have been traveling to Southeast Asia every chance I get (I have been to many remote islands in northern Indonesia and the Philippines). I also lived in a van and road tried the north and south islands of New Zealand. Projects I have been working on many art projects as well as being a member of several bands. I am a dolphin watch and save our marine life volunteer. 4 I am currently completing a Certificate III and IV in Fitness Part Time after work as a bit of a hobby and I am currently training for a marathon in August and the 100km Oxfam walk in September. I have worked in the Human Resource department at Roy Hill for the last 8 months, which has been a great opportunity for me and my career development. I have also been to Japan, Indonesia, Europe twice and New York (last week), I definitely have the travel bug. From Derry Phipps - Year 7P Homeroom teacher 2007 • Duana Storey – used to take off early for horse riding one day every week and she assured me it would not interfere with the education. I think she was dux John Yaxley here! • Megan Sampson – really nice personality although she did drive a hooted up car with the plates ‘HOONDA’ I spent a fair whack of the time out of school saving to travel around Europe. Now I'm putting down my roots in the hills and setting up a business as a certified horticulturalist under the name Greengates Gardening Services. • Madeline Waugh – awesome smile and went on to be a drama queen at Perth College. Hated the song to the TV cartoon ‘Madeline’ which I would often play just for her Happy to do discount rates to friends of the school! • Ella Bush – Original thinker – looking at alternatives that were not always mainstream John Yaxley http://www.greengatesgardening.com/ • Arvin Seiler – Had the beginnings of the Afro which gained gigantic proportions in upper school • Jake Earl – sports mad – minimalist – minimal amount of work possible that he could get away with. • Joshua Coulter – quiet and determined – going his own journey • Joseph Creese – often late with the best excuses and would have Max try to make excuses or distract the teacher so he could sneak in unnoticed • Hannah Mast – positive, always bouncing with enthusiasm and energy • John Yaxley – hooked on computers with a great sense of humour • Ellen Sabatino – determined and really focussed in everything • Ashleigh Jamieson – bubbly enthusiastic personality Birthday wishes • Alexandra Corstorphan – super nice and considerate • Andrew Barley – always up for a laugh • Fiona Darcey – marched to the beat of her own drum – quote – ‘just contemplating this small microcosm of life’ • Shamiah Beck – very quiet and an amazing friend • Amy Lawrence – energetic and very sporty • Alex Griffin – positive and enthusiastic but not a lot of work completion • Fraser Jaine – very musical and just a little sneaky about work completion • Max Schimmel – external processor without excellence – a most caring human being • Lauren Tucci – smallest in the class and remained that way all the way through school • Trevor Leigh – always on the move – full of energy • Benjamin Newsome – the girls thought he was wonderfully cute – polite as well • Scott Kelly – Boisterous and loud 5 Savannah Wood and Daniel Turner Weddings Jemma Reynolds - Class of 2003 Congratulations to Jemma who married Josh Levett in January 2016 at Prevelly Beach, Margaret River. Jemma & Josh Engagements Zac Fried & Steph McLoughlin Zac Fried (Class of 2006) and Steph McLoughlin (Class of 2007) are excited to announce their engagement. Babies Shanigha Betham - Class of 2014 Congratulations to Shanigha on the birth of Scarlett, born 28 April 2016. Mum and baby both well. Steph McLoughlin and Zac Fried Savannah Wood Class of 2010 Best wishes to Savannah (Class of 2010) and Daniel Turner on their engagement, May 2016. 6 Adrianne Evans - Media teacher Congratulations to Adrianne Evans and husband, Bodo, on the safe arrival of their son, Dieter William. Dieter arrived 25 March at 5pm, weighing 3.22kg (7lb 2oz). We hear from Adrianne that Dieter loves to party at night. Jocelyn (nee Pannekoek) and Chris Hobbs - both Class of 2006 Emilia Joyce Hobbs, born on 15, February 2016. Chris and I are loving this parenting gig - Jocelyn Kara Moss - Visual Arts teacher Kara and Leigh on their baby boy, Jobe, 3.2kg. Congratulations from all at Helena. Dallas Keifer - Pre-primary teacher Congratulations to Dallas Keifer, Pre-primary teacher, and partner, Wesley, who welcomed a beautiful son named Onyx to their family. Onyx was born 13 December, 59cm long and an impressive 4.93kg (10lb 14oz). Congratulations from all at Helena. What’s happening at Helena From the Principal - Ian Lyons The Helena community was particularly proud of the achievements of the Class of 2015. The results from this cohort of students compare favourably with any group of leavers in the last 10 years. Around 80% of our Year 12 students sat the WACE exams this year and the results achieved provided them with ready access to courses of their choice at tertiary institutions. The following specifics are worth noting: • 27% of WACE candidates from Helena College achieved an ATAR of more than 90, ranking the College 29th in the state based on percentage of course scores 75 and above • 56% of our candidates achieved an ATAR of more than 80 7 • The Median ATAR of 81.5 ranked the College 34th in the state • The Mean ATAR of 80.6 indicated the great depth of performance in this group of students good also. But by far my favourite was the library. The library is MASSIVE! The first time I got out 5-6 books because the best part was that the book limit is as much as you can carry. The second time I got out two books. - James 6M • Five final year students were acknowledged with Certificates of Commendation for achieving 10 or more A grades across Years 11 and 12 I had a really good day today and made some new friends. Thank you for organising the year six classrooms for us. I really enjoyed meeting new people and my teacher. - Aurora 6L • Students with non ATAR programmes achieved entry in to apprenticeships, TAFE courses and employment opportunities of their choice. A few parent comments on the first week: The results of the Class of 2015 reflect their diligent approach to their studies as well as the dedication and professionalism of our teaching staff. We were very pleased to note the performance of our Biology and Media and Production Analysis students with both classes being ranked in the top ten results in the state. Also worth mentioning is that last October one of our media students, Sarah Makse, was named as a finalist in the prestigious Bond University Film & Television Awards (BUFTA) for her mockumentary, My Story, Rule of Thumb. Here’s a link to a newspost from our website. http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/my-story-rule-of-thumb/ Ian Lyons Principal Year 6 This February we welcomed 96 Year 6 students onto the Glen Forrest Campus with brand new purpose built facilities for our youngest members. Many staff have commented on the positive energy surrounding the new Year 6 and 7 students, we are thrilled with the smooth transition of all new students at the Glen Forrest Campus. Year 6 comments on their first week: I would also just like to say thank you for all the effort by the school in making sure that Week 1 of high school has been easy and informative for the students. When I picked up my son after his first day of high school, he was grinning from ear to ear. I think it was mostly because he was carrying a brand new laptop (this was a great idea for day 1, by the way), but he also said he met new kids, played a gamelan, had a really nice lunch from the canteen, and just really enjoyed the day. I think everyone did a fantastic job of making the kids feel welcome and comfortable. Overall, very happy with our choice of school so far. We are very impressed with the additions of the Year 6 area and credit should go to all those involved in the construction. The communication with parents has been second to none. Loving how organised everything seems...a feat in itself. The staff all seem more than happy to do what they can to make things as easy as possible for us and I love how approachable everyone is. It was great to see the Year 6 buildings today - I loved the design and the fact that the four buildings make a separate space - the undercover area in the middle is a very clever design - it looks and feels safe and secure and makes the most of the beautiful surrounding bush land. My son has spoken a lot about today - and is very excited for tomorrow. He met some new boys and enjoyed the day. Thank you all for a positive start. All your hard work and planning has come together and we appreciated the first day being exciting, safe and very well organised. Our daughter is already enjoying the new class members and can hardly wait to try cooking (she tells us). Once again, a wonderful effort from all involved to bring this day together. Darlington Campus My favourite part of last week was probably the time that I spent working out how to start our computers. And also starting French at school. It was really fun - Luc 6M I think the best part of the first week was peer support. The peer support leaders were really friendly…the only problem I could think of, was it didn’t go for long enough. - Stella 6M The best part of week one was Friday swimming trials. The first day nerves had settled down and it was time for a swim. It was a very social day finding out who is in my House and having friendly competition. - Mia 6M I made a whole lot of AMAZING, LOVING friends. - Indya 6M Week one was terrific. We got our computer and went swimming. We had a crazy Indonesian lesson too, art was 8 When you visit the Darlington Campus (formerly the Junior School), one of the most impressive features is the beautiful natural environment. Whilst many schools have to create their Nature Play environment, we are surrounded by it. Particularly special are the Waabiny Hill playgrounds where students and community volunteers planted out an eroded hillside with local plant species, bringing back native bird and animal life. Clearing the hillside was a lot easier this time than when the DC site was cleared many years ago, as Helena College founder Sally Herzfeld remembers only too well. Our little blue ride on mower – The Rover Rancher IB Personal Project Exhibition. The exhibition showcases an independent work of personal interest to each student as they near the end of the Middle Years Programme in Year 10. They work on their project mostly by themselves and outside school hours, with a teacher assigned to supervise their progress. One thing that never fails to impress anyone who sees the exhibition is the variety of projects on display. Come and see for yourself next year – the date is yet to be set but you can find out next February by calling the office on 9298 9100. Farewell speech to the Little Blue Mower - Sally Herzfeld, Monday, 30 May 2016 Our little blue ride on mower Started to go slower and slower It still carried heavy loads But had to drive on smoother roads One day, the gardener said, “Oh dam it! The engine in this machine has had it! Down to Midland Mowers it went. The cost to fix it was money well spent. New entry signage Darlington Campus has an amazing new entry statement handcrafted by our Facilities team member, Geoff Cook. Geoff has created a gabion (a basket filled with earth, stones or other material) wall adorned each side with rusted steel 'grasstrees' our College motif branding. Personal Project Absolutely incredible ‘well done Year 10’. – T.Reid Wonderful display - v. talented students. - M.Goto Amazing what young people can do when no limits are imposed on them. Congratulations to all. Fantastic! – N.Driver Fantastic efforts from everyone! - MC For the past few years, our Year 10 students have been wowing visitors with the quality and range of projects on display at the 9 A Helena College education for your child? Have you checked out the Why Helena? page on the College website? We now have many Old Helenians registering their children for either the Darlington Campus (K-5) or the Glen Forrest Campus (6-12). Our main entry points are Kindy, Year 5 or Year 6. Don’t forget the $110 registration fee is waived for Old Helenians. 2016 Tour Dates Darlington Campus - K-Year 5 Term Three 2016: Week 5 – Thursday, 18 August Week 9 – Thursday, 15 September Term Four 2016: Week 5 – Thursday, 10 November Week 7 – Thursday, 24 November Glen Forrest Campus - Years 6-12 Term Three 2016: Week 4 – Tuesday, 9 August Week 8 – Tuesday, 6 September 10 Term Four 2016: Week 4 – Tuesday, 1 November Week 8 – Tuesday, 29 November If you’d like to join a tour of either campus please book online or phone the enrolments team 9298 9100. Enrolments You’re never too young to try the Helena experience – our new playgroup proves it! Annual Giving 2016 One tangible way you can give back to Helena College is through the Annual Giving programme. The programme is always launched at this time of the year, although donations and gifts can be made at any time. Annual Giving donations support the Library Fund, Building Fund and Special Education Fund, providing much needed resources and facilities for our current and future students. Anzac assembly The College community came together on Friday, 29 April for our ANZAC Assembly. Quite a number of students proudly wore medals of family members who had served their country. The whole school assembly featured contributions from the Humanities, English and Music departments, the Darlington Campus, Student Council and Old Helenians. It was a fitting acknowledgement of all those Australian men and women who have died or suffered for their country. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget. Run in partnership with Playgroup WA, it’s a great way to give your little ones (0-4 years) a taste of Helena. From there you might want to put their name down for Kindy and remember, there are no registration fees for Old Helenians for any year level at the College. Simply being part of our Helena community will save you $110.00. For OHs with older children, there are places available in most year levels for 2017 including Kindy, Pre-primary, Year 1 and Year 5. Need more information? • Talk to us about your child or book a school tour: Darlington Campus (Kindy–Year 5) Lorelle Bannister, Enrolments (08) 9298 9100 [email protected] Glen Forrest Campus (Years 6-12) Anne Kinsella, College Registrar (08) 9298 9100 [email protected] • Read the Helena College prospectus Among the highlights of the assembly was a World War Two medley performed by some talented Old Helenian singers along with the College Choir under the direction of Ms Brooke Wilson. As our cover photo shows, the singers looked the part and Imogen Castledine, Molly Earnshaw, Beth Gosper, Emily Matthews and Ruth Wilson took us on a trip down memory lane with classics such as It’s a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack Up your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag. • Visit the Helena College website: • Register your child/ren 11 The Helena Connection Angela Bitney - Class of 2009 At Helena College, our current students and our valued alumni (Old Helenians) remind us that developing a passion for learning is one of the most important elements of the schooling we provide. also a bit apprehensive, feeling the weight of expectation to do well. But she says, once here she felt encouraged and supported by all the staff as well as the students. She was also full of praise for the students’ willingness to try the new learning approaches that she wanted to bring to her classes. Recently we heard from Old Helenian, Angela Bitney who graduated in 2009 and moved to Melbourne to study Musical Theatre before getting a scholarship to New York's prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Now Angela lives in New York where she is a successful stage performer. After graduating from Helena in 2010, Constance went to Finland as a Rotary Exchange student. She spent a year with a host family and even though she was very homesick, she enjoyed the opportunity to extend herself through new cultures and experiences. One of her most vivid memories is leaving Perth on a 40 degree day, and arriving in Finland to minus 30 degrees. ‘Helena gave me many of the tools I needed to move interstate and then overseas to follow my passion.’ Once she’s finished her Diploma in Teaching later this year, Constance hopes to live and teach overseas. Angela says her parents offered to send her to a performing arts school but she wanted to stay at Helena and she's glad she did, ‘That move may have given me a leg up as a performer but Helena College will always give me a much higher leg up as a person.’ Darlington Review , May 2016 Peter Cumming - Year 4 teacher Sally Boud - Class of 2007 Year 4's Peter Cumming has been recognised as an exceptional teacher. Peter has been teaching at Helena College since 2010 and now he's been nominated by the parents of his students for 'A Day Made Better', a national programme that recognises exceptional teachers. Exceptional teachers do more than just teach – by going above and beyond the call of duty they inspire, nurture and encourage students to build knowledge, confidence and life-skills. The Midland Reporter, 10 May 2016 WHEN former Helena College student Sally Boud graduated in 2007, she was asked what she wanted to do after school. She knew without question. ‘I hope to make it to AFL for umpiring and live my life to the full’ Written by Sally McGlew - Midland Reporter Constance Chipper - Class of 2010 With a Bachelor of Science (UWA) under her belt, Constance Chipper has turned her sights to teaching - and where better to do her prac than Helena College? Constance spent a month in the Humanities Department and really enjoyed the experience. She says she came back to Helena filled with enthusiasm but as an Old Helenian she was 12 Jonathan Diaz - Class of 2010 HILLS RAIDERS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYER JONATHAN DIAZ APPOINTED CAPTAIN OF THE KALAMUNDA EASTERN SUNS MEN’S SBL BASKETBALL TEAM The Hills Raiders Basketball Association (HRBA) are pleased to announce the appointment of HRBA player, Jonathan Diaz, as Captain of the Kalamunda Eastern Suns Men’s SBL basketball team. Jonathan, or Jonno as he is better known, has been involved with the HRBA since the age of 10, playing for the Sawyers Valley Basketball Club. 12 years later, he continues to play for Sawyers Valley each season, despite his WABL and SBL playing commitments at the Kalamunda Eastern Suns during that time. President of the HRBA, Bob Little, is not surprised at all by Jonno’s achievement. He fondly remembers Jonno as a talented young boy whom he believed would have a successful basketball career if he continued to play as an adult. For the 2016 WABL season, Jonno has also been appointed as the Head Coach of the Kalamunda Eastern Suns Under 16, Division 2, boys basketball team. He is assisted by his father, Marc Diaz. The Diaz duo are currently in pre-season training and have put together a strong team. They are both looking forward to the coming WABL season. Head Coach of the Kalamunda Eastern Suns Men’s SBL basketball team, Michael Clarke, speaks very highly of Jonno. “He is a first-class point guard, who plays great defence. He is hard-working and a fine young man. I am very proud to have him as the captain of our programme”. Kathy Gibb - Class of 2003 Congratulations once again to Jonno, we wish you and your team a successful SBL season. From Hills Raiders website Back on track after…. The Weekend West Sunday, 1 May 2016 Claire Hooper - Class of 1993 Life has been busier than normal. Six weeks of filming in Sydney for the second series of the Great Australian Bake Off… Maggie beer’s Food Club - newsletter Issue 83, July 2016 13 Janelle won a soccer scholarship to the Culver-Stockton College in the US state of Missouri, and has spent the past six months getting used to the American way of life. She says the initial adjustment was hard – ‘So much fried food’ – especially as she was the youngest on campus and couldn’t even open a bank account in her own name until she turned eighteen. But the upside has been the beauty of the campus, the sense of independence and the new friendships, including the sisterhood of the Sigma, Sigma, Sigma sorority that Janelle has recently joined. Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Mel Buttle and Claire Hooper Annika Moses - Class of 2015 Janelle is doing a four year accounting degree and says Culver-Stockton College reminds her of Helena, with small class sizes and great relationships between teaching staff and students. As well as studying, Janelle has been hard at work training most days for the start of the soccer season in August, and will play two games a week from then until mid-November. On a visit home during the American summer break, Janelle was pleased to be back with family, friends and good Aussie food. Fledgling careers take flight. Remember the face? Remember the voice?…. Darlington review May 2016 https://soundcloud.com/annika_music/ someone-to-hold-annika-moses Bill Offer - Science teacher Helena College science master Bill Offer’s efforts to help stem Australia’s scientific brain….READ MORE.. Bill Offer, Georgia Jackson and Isobel Dasey Janelle St Pierre - Class of 2015 From the tranquil Australian bush to a one hundred and sixty year old university campus overlooking the Mississippi River, Janelle St Pierre (Class of 2015) has travelled a long way since graduating from Helena College last year. 14 College cracks top 50 Helena College has cracked the top 50 list of Western Australia’s top performing academic schools for 2015….The Echo News Tuesday, 19 January 2016 Reunions Class of 2005 – Ten Year On Sunday, 13 December a group of ex - Helenians met at the Principal Tavern in Midland. Walking in, it took me about an hour to reach where the main group of about 30 had gathered. Every time anyone bumped into each they were met with ‘ Hi – what are you doing now?’ Many had kept up with one another, such is the nature of Helena students and the Helena College community. It was also amazing to see the reaction of people who hadn’t seen each other since the graduation in 2005. Plenty of hugs and of course ‘ Hi – what are you doing now?’ There were mums, dads and babies, business owners, PhDs, success stories, travel stories, and stories about the days as students at school – some stories the teachers didn’t know about! We relived camps (Margaret River best, Nanga next), the ball, titrations, graduation, leavers week and the teachers who influenced and guided them to where they are now. I always enjoy finding out where students go and what they do when they leave school. It was friendly, fun and just a chance to meet, so much so, that there is a reunion planned in 5 years. Thanks to Gen Jones and Stanley Dunwell for organising this reunion. Bill Offer Head of Science Class of 2015 – One Year Save the date – we want to know how you are getting on and hear all your stories. Craig Hillman and Bill Offer will be your chefs for the morning… Our Reunion BBQ breakfast starts at 7.30am on Friday, 12 August. Followed by the Inter-house Athletics Carnival - stay for the morning and cheer on your old House. Want to help out with the Carnival? Contact Joe Kendall, acting Head of Health and Physical Education [email protected] . http://vimeo.com/175661143 Class of 2006 - Ten Years Remember the letter you wrote to yourself as a leaver in 2006? You’ll get it back at your 10 year reunion, later this year. Curious? Let’s make it happen. To do that, we need a well-connected socialite from the Class of 2006 to coordinate the 10 year reunion. WE will support you with a Facebook closed group, contact list and photos from our archive department. YOU just need to choose a location and get the word out. Keen? Contact me by email, [email protected]@helena.wa.edu.au or phone the Glen Forrest Campus 9298 9100 and ask for Sue. Geoffrey Anderson,Anna Baccarini, Gillian Baldock, Cassandra Barnes, Phoebe Barrow, Jedidiah Berry, Claire Blake, Laura Bowden, Grant Bunce, Holly Calder, Dominic Caratti, Jordan Chennell-Kuehne, Benjamin Coleman, Tristan Corkill, Amy Cottam, Dylan Dailey, Emily Dunn, Jessica Dymond, Peter Eddy, Fiona Eicke, Andrew Francis,Zachary Fried, Ashley Gale, Danielle Gilson, Bryce Gray, Andrew Gwatkin, Ashleigh Hewson, Christopher Hingley, Christopher Hobbs, Vanessa Houghton, Aleisha Howard, Philippa Hudson, Nicholas Hughes, Corey Jones, Kyrsten Jurgens, Ariane Katscherian, Neil Kennedy, Samantha Leigh, Jessica Lenne, Hayden Lindsay, Jardine Macdonald, Daniel Madlener, Kristin Mele, Tess Newton-Palmer, Katie O’Driscoll, Kate Oldham, Jocelyn Pannekoek, Tahnee Paterson, Rachel Payne, Daniel Peck, Jay Pontague, Tabitha Poole, Daniel Presant, Daniel Raab, Jack Reynolds, Daniel Rose, Jessica Salloway, Darcy Shaw, Hannah Sheppard, Janet Sorensen, Jarrad Stovell, Ashleigh Stovell, 15 (Snell), Robin Tester, Owen Thomson, Lisa Treasure, Michelle Trevenen, Hannah Van Drunick, Beth Watson, Emma Webb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebpi-ccNr_k The Class of 2006 - Homerooms 1995 to 2006 the possibilities are endless … If you have any ideas, email our Community Relations team and we’ll be in touch – [email protected] . Hopes and dreams of the graduating class that were read out at Graduation. Class of 1996 - Twenty Years 20 years is a long time. Are you game to catch up? Would you like to coordinate the 20 year reunion? Easy job - choose a location and get the word out. Contact me by email, [email protected]@helena.wa.edu.au or phone the Glen Forrest Campus 9298 9100 and ask for Sue. Jane Abbott, Lauren Bates (Woodley), Emma Carlile, Michael Cavallaro, Michael Clark, Emily Falconbridge (Hill), Adrian Freeman, Christopher Glen, Kate Gole,Sidonie Haass, Terence Hanson, Khim Harri, Ian Hooper, Joseph Hughes, Shauna Hunt (Reynolds), Bela Inkster, Renee Kingman, Liselotte Kleinschmidt, John Lorenti, Gabrielle Morgan, Robert Myers, Tim Nikellys, Tai O’Reilly, Kelly Oliver (Freeman), Paul Phillips, Jodie Read, John-Paul Slaven, Cameron Smales, Luke Standen, Benjamin Stook, Jenny Thistlethwaite (Schluter), Madeline Warnock (Garlick), Simone Waterton, Gareth White, Jonathan Williams, Johanna Wilson College website To keep in touch Visit the COMMUNICATIONS page to access Term Dates, Newsletters, Reflections information, Policies and much more. See also important EVENTS coming up. To learn more about the College Visit separate pages for GLEN FORREST CAMPUS (6-12) and DARLINGTON CAMPUS (K-5 ). The ENROLMENTS page includes Campus tour dates, Enrolment FAQs, Enrolment Policy, Prospectus, Registration information and more. There's also a LATEST NEWS blog. To contact staff There are contact details for all DC STAFF and GFC STAFF. Giving back to Helena It’s great when graduates drop in to the front office to catch up on College news and tell their own stories about latest studies, careers and personal lives. We’ve also had many Old Helenians speak at our assemblies and graduations. While you may think that what you are doing is ‘just life’, for our current students it’s inspiring to hear what is possible when they finish school. If you have the time to give back to the Helena community in some way, there’s a lot you could do that would be valued by our students and staff: • Speak at an assembly or at Year 12 graduation To take a school tour Register via BOOK A TOUR ONLINE . Community Relations The Community Relations department manages the College Facebook page , which is a great way to keep up with what’s happening at the school now. They also produce College newsletters and manage the new look website. Their goal is to keep all members of the Helena community informed and engaged. They are always happy to hear from Old Helenians with ideas or news. Julie Carlton, Community Relations Manager (on leave) Sherene Strahan , Community Relations and Marketing Sue Wallace , Community Relations and Alumni Karen Lawson , Community Relations and Publications • Mentor students in your area of expertise • Have Work Experience or WorkLink students in your business • Volunteer to organise reunions for your year group Reflections • Organise an Old Helenians VS students sporting activity Our College yearbook started in 1990 as The College Collection with articles and artwork from students. In 1993 the name • or an Old Helenians concert for our students 16 College annual changed to Reflections and the first colour edition in 2002 was the beginning of the Reflections we know today. Reflections is a fantastic resource showcasing students, staff, camps, activities and subject areas over the years. Meet the Staff Darlington Campus (Formerly the Junior School) Darlington Campus staff, February 2016 Back Row: Gerri Berry, Rosalie Walton, Camille Mason, Adriana Martino, Linda Thompson, Geoff Cook, Nita Williams, Karen Adams, Scott Patterson, Karen Lawson, Moira Doyle, Karen Teraci, April Ledger, Kirri Jakobson, Chris Jeffrey, Frank Finis, Tom Belger, Alysha McGreevy, Alexander Cook, Jacquie Davies, Kellie Sorensen, Dannii Cornthwaite, Peter Cumming, Kristin Richardson, Robin Hunt, Lynda Humphreys, Louise Selim Front Row: Kristie Osborn, Kate Barclay, Frankie Wallace, Jan Veal, Marie Jacquier, Tiffany Sharpe, Julie Carlton, Ian Lyons, Sue Wallace, Anthony Fazioli, John Ndreca, Sherene Strahan, Andrew Barclay, Leigh Thevissen, Nicky Hall, Jenny Cuneo, Greg Miller Digital copies are on the website. http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/communications/ reflections-college-annual/ This page is password protected – if you are not a member of the Helena community and would like access please contact Sue Wallace, Community Relations Head of Junior School: Mr Greg Miller Principal: Mr Ian Lyons Glen Forrest Campus (Formerly the Senior School) Facebook Glen Forrest Campus staff, February 2016 The College has two Facebook pages, Old Helenians and Helena College. Back Row: Sophie Bee, Bill Offer, Angela Radalj, Diane Parker, Thea O’Keeffe, Jonathan Roberts, Timothy Hayward, Terry Daly, Denise Makley, Lyndsey Moffitt, Warren Beckwith, Vanessa Reddy, Corrie Hellema, Christian Hansen, Shane Gray, Tamara Cowan, Sarah Manassah, lain Ford, Tracey Wood, Lea Gooch, Leanne Davy, Kara Moss, Emma Kelly, Beatrice Archambaud, Jeremy Snyder, Amy Bennett, Chris Pervan Third Row: Sandra-Lee Mackey, Rebecca Murray, Nicky Hall, Matt Zarb, Janice Veal, Antonia Goode, Daniel Hortense, Deanna Wright, Deven Reddy, Belwyn Fairclough, Sarah Ferreira, Justin Pitt, Annette Bottrell, Geraldine King, Laura Wright, Anne-Marie Lee, Steve Smith, Robbie Myers https://www.facebook.com/Helena.College.OldHelenians https://www.facebook.com/HelenaCollegePerth/ Second Row: Neil George, Davidson Lloyd, Winston Okkers, Suzanne Crosse, Justin Hall, Craig Hillman, Robert Simpson, Lorelle Bannister, Joe Kendall, Christian Jeffrey, Frank Finis, Tom Belger, Karen Adams, Scott Patterson, Michelle Venters, Karen Lawson, Helen White, Steve Emanuele, David Bannister, Lucy Smith, Sandy Arthur, Bronwyn Hogg, Simon Grayston, Ashley Hosken 17 Front Row: Derry Phipps, Victoria McPherson, Danielle Horne, Christine Stachowicz, Cath Light, Susan Boyett, Nyaree Blakeney, John Ndreca, Sherene Strahan, Julie Carlton, Ian Lyons, Sue Wallace, Barbara Brown, Helena Jeffrey, Anne Kinsella, Kirsten Watters Absent: Sarah Capponi, Louise Cook, Jenny Corbitt, Angela Ellis, Ruth Gallagher, Ren Masetti, Judith Odgaard, Caroline Pindur Principal: Mr Ian Lyons World Challenge Market Day The World Challenge 2016 and 2017 students are having a Market Day on Sunday, 14 August, from 10am until 4pm as part of fundraising for their World Challenge expeditions. This year there are two World Challenge expeditions, one to Tanzania and the other to Cambodia / Vietnam. The August Market Day will help individual fundraising efforts and contribute to the community project that students undertake in the country of the expedition. Students will have a variety of stalls which include - books, candles, jewellery, pre-loved fashions, kitchen shop, silent auction, mystery jars, lucky dips, raffles, hot and cold drinks, delicious cakes, and many more. There will also be food trucks on site. Old uniforms wanted Stall holders: If anybody is interested in having a stall, please email [email protected] or [email protected] . Donations: We will hold a raffle and silent action during the markets and would appreciate donations of good, services or gift vouchers. Funds raised will be divided evenly among the two expedition projects. Donations can be left at reception at the Glen Forrest campus. Coming along: Please mark the date on your calendar and come along for a fun day at the markets. The entry will be a gold coin donation per car, which will go towards The World Challenge projects. Do you have any old uniforms hidden in the cupboard? The P&F is having a second hand stall on Saturday, 8 October at the Glen Forrest Campus. All donations appreciated. Contact Jackie Hanly, [email protected] or 0428 522 543 Donations can be dropped off at reception. 18 Don’t forget The Alumni office loves to receive notice of your achievements, success, relationships, children and more. Please keep in touch. Alumni office. [email protected] Sue Wallace , Alumni Relations 19