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The Arm idalian
December 1995, Volume 97
The Magazine of The Armidale
Annidale School
Contents
Sport
The School Council
Year 12 Prize Winners
Headmaster's Valedictory Day Address, 1995
Senior Prefect's Report
Memorial Services of Thanksgiving
Chapel Report
Editorial
Staff Valetes
1
4
6
8
9
12
13
15
Academic Reports
Director
of Studies
Studies.
Director of
Agriculture
Creative & Performing Arts
English Faculty
Human Society and Its Environment
Library
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Mathematics
)?DIPE/i1E
PD/PE/HE
Science
Applied Studies
Studies
Technological & Applied
21
21
23
24
25
27
28
29
30
31
32
34
Activities
Address to
toTAS
TAS cadets
cadets
Cadet
Pioneers
Surf Lifesaving
C Company Activities
Debating and Public Speaking
OBU President's Report
Report.
Parents and Friends' Association
Gallathea
36
38
35
40
40
41
41
41
42
44
44
House Reports
Abbott House
Broughton
house
Broughton House
Croft House
Dangar House
Green I-louse
House
Ross House
Tyrrell House
White
White I-louse
House
46
47
48
49
50
51
53
54
Sport
Sport at
at The
The Armidale
Armidale School
School
Centenary GPS Athletics
Athletics Championships
Basketball
Cricket
Hockey
Shooting
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer
1st XI
Xl
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Tennis
56
58
58
61
62
68
70
73
74
80
80
53
83
83
85
Original Contributions
Preparatory School
This Year In the Preparatory School
Year 6
Year 5
Year 4
Year 2/3
Year One Report
99
104
106
106
107
108
109
Vale 1995
Salvete 1995
ValeteYearl2
Valete
Year 12
School Roll
112
112
114
114
120
Third Row: G.R.McLennan,
A.Smith,J.C.White,
J.C.White, W.Sprinkle,
G.R.McLennan, D.Negus,
DNegus, K.L.Holswich,
K.L.Holswich, D.Dempster,
DDempster, ASmith,
W.Sprinkle, G.t'ostle,
G.Postle, A.J.Wilkinson,
A.JWilkinson, P.D.Gray,
J.Robinson, H.Knight,
J.Robinson,
HKcight, R.McCarthy,
R.McCarthy, M.W.Preston,
M.WPrestan, W.E.Hyman,
W.E.Hyman.R.J.Green,
RJGreen, P.R.Green
P.R.Green
Second Row:
METavener,
M.E.Tavener,J.A.Bock,
J.A.Bock,MEStrang,
M.E.Strang,C.L.Daley,
C.L.Daley,PValentine,
P.Valentine,J.Voegli,
J.Voegli,L.M.Blood,
L.M.Blood,E.J.Woolaston,
E.J.Woolaston, R.Hunt,
RHunt, M.McLeod,
M.McLeod,
C.JBuckley, B.McConvilla,
BE.Connah, LC.Warden,
C.J.Buckley,
B.McConville, B.E.Connah,
L.C.Warden, A.Barnier.
A.Barnier, WF.Sadler,
W.F.Sadler, C.Allen,
C.Allen, J.Grivas,
J.Grivas, C.Long,
CLang, CA.Wright,
C.A.Wright,A.M.While,
A.M.White,
M.PDebenham, E.Cook
M.P.Debenham,
Seated:
M.B.Hitl, A.A.Wilkinson,
A.A.Wilkinson,S.J.Hoddinott,
SJ.floddinott,G.E.Wynne,
C.EWynne, M.T.Oates,
MT.Oates, R.K.Brindley,
RK.Brindtey, C.S.Blood,
C.SJ3Iood,G.S.Harris,
GSHarris. D.LGraham,
M.B.Hill,
D.L.Graham,
K.Langford-Smith (Headmaster), W.A.Ward, P.D.Ha!I,
P.J.R.Sandcrs,
W.Howarth,
C.B.Strang,
P.D.Hall, P.J.R.Sanders, W.Howarth, C.B.Strang, D.B.Dorrian,
D.B.Doreian, P.E.Scrivener,
P.E.Scrivenar,
MR.Harrison, I.A.Lloyd,
I.A.Llayd, R.D.Hall
R.DHall
M.R.Harrison,
Staff
405.
The School Council
The
The Vi5itor
Visitor
hiswcl1.B.D.,
RD., B.E.,Th.
B.E.,Th. Schol.,
Schol., Bishop of Armidale
Rt Rev. P Chiswell
The RI
Chairman
MG Browning,
Browning,Esq.,
Esq A.C.A.
MG
Members
DB Andrews, Esq, M.Bus, Dip.Mgt., Dip.Bd.
Dip.Ed.
Dr. P. Annetts
F.Beasley,
Beasley, Dip.Physiotherapy
Dip.Physiotherapy (Syd)
(Syd)
Mrs E
Mrs C. Birkett, B.A., Dip.Ed.
The Rev. G Burke, B.Eng.(Civil)(Syd), B.Th. (A.C.T.)
Grad.Dip.Arts (Theol)(M.T.C.)
Dr L Busby, Esq., B.E.(Chem)(Syd), M.I.Chem E.(U.K.)
H.
R. Kidson, Esq.,
J S Mitchell, Esq.
The Rev. J. Marsh, B.A., Dip.Fin.Man.
Dip.Fin.Man. ,, Dip.Th.,
Dip.Th., M.Ec.,
M.Ec., F.C.P.A.
F.C.P.A.
J Robertson, Esq., A.C.A., C.P.A.
CY.A.
Esq.. B.A., LL.B.
D Tilbury, Esq.,
(Deakin),
C B Strang, Bsq.,
Esq., B.Comm. (Qid.),
(Qld.), M.B.A.
M.B.A.(Deakin),
Clerk of Council and Bursar
Bursar
A.S.C.P.A., A.C.I.M.
The School Staff
Headmaster
Deputy Headmaster (Emeritus)
Deputy Headmaster (Pro tern)
Assistant to the Headmaster
Senior Master
Director of Studies
Senior Housemaster
Master of the Preparatory School
Chaplain
Sportsmaster
The
The Armidalian
Armidahatt 1995
1995
K Langford-Smith, Esq., B.A. (Syd.) M.A. (U.W.A.)
JAHolland,
J A Holland,Fsq.,
Esq.,B.A.,
B.A.,Dip.Bd.
Dip.Ed. (Massey),
(Massey),
Dip.Teaching (Palmerston North), (dcc.
(dec. May 1995)
G S Harris, Esq..
Esq., B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.)
WAWard,
WA
Ward, Esq.,
Esq., B.Sc.(Hons),
B.Sc.(Hons), Dip.Ed. (Belfast)
Dip.Sch. Admin.
Admin.(Armidale),
Armidale), M.A.C.E.
M.A.C.E.
Dip.Sch.
D L Graham, Esq., B.A. (U.N.E.)
P DHall,
Hall,Esq.,
Esq.,B.Sc.,
B.Sc., Dip.Ed.
Dip.Ed. (Woll.)
(WalL)
PD
C S Blood, Esq., B.A. (IJ.N.E.),
(U.N.E.), Dip.Teach. (S.T.C.),
M.EcI.
(U.N.R)
M.Ed. (U.N.E.)
P R J Sanders, Esq., B.A. (U.N.E.),
Dip:Teach.
Dip. Teach. (Guild
(Guild T.C.),
Grad.Dip.Ed. L'ship (R.C.A.E.),
(R.C.A.E ), M.A.C.E.
Rev. W Howarth, TILL.
Th.L. (Moore), T.C. (Syd.),
Grad. Dip. Sch. Admin. (A.C.A.E.), M.A.C.E.
IA Lloyd, Esq., Dip.Teach. (A.C.A.E.),
(Admin. Leadership.
Leadership, U.N.E.) B.Ed.,
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Housemasters
Croft House
Abbott
Broughton
Dangar
Green
Ross
Tyrreil
Tyrrell
White
C S Blood, Esq.,
Esq.. B.A. (U.N.E.) Dip.Teach.
Dip.Teach. (S.T.C.),
(ST.C.), M.Ed. (U.N.E.)
M T Oates, Esq., B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.), J.P.
M
B Hill,
Hill, Esq., Dip.Teach. A.C.A.E.)
MB
(A C A E)
G E Wynne,
Wynne, Esq.,
Esq., B.A.,
B.A., Dip.Ed.
Dip.Ed. (Q1d),
(Old),
Grad.Dip.Ed.Admin. (Curtin, W.A.)
l-Ioddinott, B.A.
B.A. (Hons),
(Hons). Dip.Ed.
Dip.Bd. (U.N.E.)
Ms S J Hoddinott,
AAWilkinson,
AA Wilkinson, Esq.,
Esq., B.A.,
B.A., Dip.Ed.
Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.)
(U.N.E.)
D L Graham,
Graham, Esq.,
Esq., B.A.
B.A.(U.N.E.)
U.N.E.)
R K Brindley,
Brindley, Esq.,
Esq, B.Sc. (lions)
(Hons) (Exeter),
Post Grad. Certificate of Ed. (Keele)
Subject Co-ordinators
MK
Bsq., B.A.,
B.A., Dip.Ed.
Dip.Ed. E.S.L.
E.S.L.(U.N.E.)
çILNE.)
R Harrison, Esq.,
D B Dorrian, Esq., B.Sc. (Woll.), Dip.Ed. (Wall.)
(Woll.)
B Scrivener,
Scrivener, Esq.,
PE
B.A. (Macq.), Dip. Ed. (Mitchell), Cert. Phot. Art.
WAWard,
Dip.Ed.
WA Ward, Esq.,
Esq., B.Sc.(Hons), Dip.Ed.
Dip.Sch.Admin.
(A.C.A.E.),
(Q.U.B.), Dip.Sch.
Admin (A
C A E.), M.A.C.E.
English
English and
and LOTE
LOIE
Mathematics
Science
1-ISlE
HSIE
Technological and Applied Studics
Studies
Creative Arts and Performing Arts
M G Levins, Esq., B.A. (Macq.),
(Macq.),
Grad.DipEd.
Grad.Dip
Ed (S.A.C.A.E.)
(S A.0 A E)
T D Scott, Bsq.,
Esq., B.A., Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.) (Term 1)
WB Dunham, B.Mus., A.S.C.M., Grad. Dip.
Music Ed. (Y.M.F.)
Teaching Staff
Mrs CA
CAAIIen
Allen
P Blake, Esq.
Mrs L M Blood
JABock,Esq.
J A Bock,Esq.
Mrs A. Boggs
RKBrindley,
R K Brindley, Esq.,
Esq.,
KABrown,
K A Brown, Esq.
Esq.
Mrs E Cook
Mr M Cordery
cordery
Mrs C Daley
Mrs M P Dcbenham
Debenham
D Dempstcr,
Dempster, Esq.
Mrs TA
JAGrivas
Grivas
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B.Mus. (U.N.E.)
B.Ec. (U.N.E.), Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.)
(U.N.E.)
Th.L., Dip.
Cert.Elec.Eng., TILL.,
Dip. A. Theol. (Moore Coll.),
Coil.),
Dip. Teach., 13.Ed.
(hid. Arts) (N.C.A.E.),
B.Ed. (Ind.
D.A.T.TA,
D.A.T.T.A.,
B.A. Dip.Bd.
Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.)
(U.N.E.)
(Hans) (Exeter),
B.Sc. (lions)
Post Grad.
Grad. Certificate
Certificateof
ofEd.
Ed.(Keele)
Keele)
Post
B.A. (Hans)
(Hons) (Warwick), Dip.Ed. (Birmingham)(on leave)
M.Litt. (U.N.E.),
(U.N.E.). B.A.
B.A. (Q1d.),
(Old.), B.Ed. Studies (Q1d),
(Old),
Dip. T.G. (Syd.),Dip.Mig.Teach.(A.C.A.E-),
(Syd.),Dip.Mig.Teach.(A.C.A.E.),
Dip. Multi Cult.Ed.
culLEd. (ACAE),
(AcAE), MACE (on leave T4)
T4)
13.Sc.
(UNSW)
B.Sc. (UNSW)
Cert of Lib., Cert of Comp.,
Camp., Lib. A.L.A.A.
B.A., Dip.Ed.(Q1d)
Dip.Ed.(Qld)
B.A.,
B.Ed. (Alberta), Dip.Adrnin.
Cal.),
Dip.Admin. (British Col.),
Dip.
Com.Arts (Alberta)
Dip.Com.Arts
REd.
B.Ed. (computer
(Computer Ed.)
Ed.) (U.NJ3.)
(U.N.E.)
Armidatian 1995
The Armidalian
R F Hall, Esq.
K R Hardingham, Esq.
Harris, Esq.,
0G SS Harris,
Mrs L Hicks
L l-Iolswich
Holswich
Miss K L
R Hunt, Esq.
Hyman, l3sq.
Esq.
W R Hyman,
A R Keech, Esq.
ARKeech,Bsq.
Mrs H M Knight
Mis
Mrs R McCarthy
M W Preston, Bsq.
Esq.
JO Robinson, Esq.
Mrs M E Strang
W. Sprinkle, Esq.
Toppin, Esq.
DM
MToppin,
Mrs P Valentine
Mrs V L Waters
JC White, Esq.
Al Wilkinson, Esq.
AJ
13 Woolaston
Mrs E
Mrs C A Wright
Dip.Phys.Ed.(N.
(N.C.A.E.),
T.C.
DipPbys,Ed.
C.A.B.), T.
C. (Trade)
B.Sc., (Hons)(U.N.E.),
(Hons)(U.N.E.), T.C.
T.C. (Wagga),
(Wagga), M.A.I.S.T.
M.A.I.S.T.
B.Sc.,
B.SC., Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.)
(U.N.R)
Teacher's Assistant
Dip.Ed.,
B.A., B.Ed. (U.N.E.),
U.N.E.), Dip.Ed.,
WEd.
B.Ed. ,, Post Grad. Dip.(U
T.E.S.O.L. (U.N.E.)
(U.N.E.)
Dip.(U of
of S)
5) (Sask),
(Sask, T.E.S.O.L.
B.Ag.Ec. (U.N.E.), Dip.Ed.
B.App.Sc.(Ag.),
(Ag.),(W.D.A.),
(W.D.A.), Dip.Ed.
Dip.Ed. (Ag.)
RApp.Sc.
B.A. (Syd),
13.A.
(Syd), Dip.
Dip. Lib.
Lib. (N.S.W.)
Dip.Teach. (A.C.A.E.)
(A.0 A E) (on
Dip.Tcach.
(on leave)
B.Ed. (Art) (N'castle)
(U.N.E.)
Dip.Teach (IJ.N.E.)
Asian Studies
Studies (U.N.E.)
B.A., Dip.Ed., (Macq.), Grad.Cer.
GradCer. Asian
B.Sc. History (Portland State U. PTLD, Oregon, U.S.A.),
Grad.Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.)
B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (U.N.E.), Dip. R.S.S.
Montessori
Mont
ess on
(U.N.E.)
Dip.Teach (U.N.B.)
Australian Watercolour Institute
(U.N.E.),Dip.Teach
Dip.Teach (Newcastle)
(Newcastle)
B.A. (U.N.R),
M.Litt. (U.N.E.),
B.A. (Hons. History) (N.S.W.),
(NS.W.), M.Litt.
M.A. (Murch.), Grad.Dip.Ed. (N.S.W.)
Dip.Teach (A.C.A.E.)(on leave)
Choirmaster
Dr RP Maddox
(flons.) (London),
Ph.D. (U.C.L.A.), M.A. (Syd.), B.Mus. (Hons.)
B.Com (N.S.W.)
Academic Administr
ation
Administration
Headmaster's Secretary Mrs L Warden
Tuition Secretary
Bamier
Mrs A Barnier
Development /Foundation
Secretary
Mrs A White, B.A.
(Cant.)
Enrolment Secretary
Mrs D Threlfall
(Term
Terni 1)
Enrolment Secretary
Mrs P Bedford
Academic Secretary
Mrs M Sadler
General Office Clerk
P D Gray, Esq.
Laboratory Assistant
G
McLennan,
0 McLennan,
Esq., S.1.A.
S.LA.
(T.A.F.B.)
(T.A.F.E.) Cert.
Library Assistant
Mrs
Mrs BBMcConville
Mconville
Office Assistant
Mrs B Paterson
The Armidahan
Arm idalian 1995
1995
Receptionist
Mrs J Sandberg
History /Activities Secretary
B Anstock
Mrs BAnstock
@art-time)
(part-time)
Academic/Tuition Assistant
Mrs
Mrs B
B Connah
Connah
(part-time)
School Assistant
J Voegeli, Esq.
Accounts Administration
Account5
Assistant Bursar
Bursar's Secretary
Pay Mistress
P Green ,Esq.
, Esq.
M.I.A.A.
Mrs M McLeod
Mrs C Buckley
@art-time)
(part
-time)
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Creditor's Clerk
Mrs C
CAllardice
Allardice
(part-lime)
(part-time)
Year 12 Prize Winners
English (2/3)
Ben Kaehler
Kaehlrr
Property Supervisors
English (Coetensporary)
(Contemporary)
Stewart Onley
Oxley
Works Foreman
R J Green, Esq.
Chef
G Pestle,
Postle, 2/sq.
Esq.
Room Supervisor M
Tavener, Esq.
Dining Room
MSS Tavener,
Unit General English
2 Uvit
Eaglish
Peter Jools
tools
(Ken MeConvilte
McConville
Mrmorisl
Memorial Prize)
Bee
Ben Kaahlar
Kaehler
(Moltorshead
(Mottershead Memorial
Prize)
Mathematics
Mathematics
Medical Staff
School Medical Officer
School Sisters
Sports Centre Manager
Bookallit,
Dr P Bookallil,
MB., B.S. (Syd.),
2/.
F.R.A.C.G.P., D.
Obst.,R.C.O.G.
Sister D Batchelor,
Connoek
Sister N Connock
D Negus, 2/sq.,
Esq.,
B. Spools
Sports Science
(UNSW)
Maths is
in Ooairry
Society
Krarsrth
2/net
Kenneth Hunt
EPPSpencer
(E
Spencer Memorial
Prize)
Prim)
Biology
Sandal
Randal Thomas
Chemistry
Chrraisrry
Danrao
Duncan Gaff/ic
Griffin
Physics
Ben Kaehler
Karlrta,
Aacisst
Ancient Histery
History
Stuart
Stuart Heolla
Heath
Modern Hisrory
History
Peter J00!O
Jools
(Blsnrfinld
(Blomfield Memorial
Prize)
Modera
Modern ttiolooy
History (People & Events)
Adam Harper
Geography
David Creel
Croft
(New England
Eaglaad Travel
Centre Prize)
Prior)
Ihasnomier
Economics
Luke Henschke
Heasehke
(Mark Drinkwater
Drivkwrtor
Memorial Prize)
Agriculture
Jamrr
James Milahell
Mitchell
(Archer Croft
Craft Memorial
Prior)
Prize)
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Valedictory
Day,1005
1995
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1995
Agriculture
David
Pasty
David Puxty
(Sinclair Trophy
Trophy for
fat
eenultuncn
antieffort
effortina
excellence and
Agrinultctn(
Agriculture)
AordnewBeattie
BnotticCo-Curricular
Co-Cutrinular Prize
Prize
The Andrew
Keoneth Hunt
Hunt
Kenneth
Tlto Celia
Celia Skeggs
Skeggs Memorial Shield
The
Kunnnth Hunt
Huot
Kenneth
Musin
Music
Matthew Duncan
Denuan
(Cecil Hill Mnmorinl
Memorial
Prian)
Prize)
Ilecdmarmnr's
Citieenvlrip Prize
Peizn
Headmaster's Citizenship
Niultelar Cull
Colt
Nicholas
Design & Technology
Rory Williams
The Rotary
Salary Peizr
Citizeoslrip
The
Prize fnr
for Citizenship
Truer Taylor
Trent
Geueral
General Studies
Peter loots
teals
Stephen Manners
Business Sandier
Studies
Computing Studies2U
Stcdies2U General
Richard Carter
(Minhanl
Bookies Prize)
Prier)
(Michael E Hoskins
Cnmputing
Saluted
Computing Studies Related
James Chornhill[
Churchill'
(Mistrust
(Michael P
E 1-matins
Hoskins Prize)
Visozi
Pats
Visual Arts
French
1-ladiny
White
Hadley White
In
panese
Japanese
Scott Lawson
PD/HenitlslPlf
PD/Health/PE
Patrick Aestonk
Anstock
Moltam's Pheaten
(Mallam's
Pharmacy
Prize)
Craig Keeling
Keating
(Allianen
Prizc(
(Alliance Froucuio
Francais Prize)
The General Prizes for
Citizenship
David Croft
CznigKeating
Kratisg
Craig
Mattlraw
Danuau
Matthew Duncan
Mitnhnll
James Mitchell
Bntr
Kuehler
Ben Kaehler
Audrew Penfold
Penfeld
Andrew
Other (Special) Awards
F.Vr'
Niciscz Memorial Scrap
F.W. Nivison
Essay Pniar
Prize
Perer 10015
Peter
Jools
(Histnry)
(History)
Ilewoed
Howard Tolhurat
Tolhurst Memvricl
Memorial Essay Prinu
Prize
Dnecun Griffin
Duncan
(Ecosommer)
(Economics)
DL.
D.L. Graham
Graham Dmma
Drama Prier
Prize
Hoot
Kenneth Hunt
Year 12 Special Prizewinners 1995
1995
The Rowrerr
Rawson Cup
Petar
Peter Jents
Jools
The Keitlo
Lawrence Memorial
Mnmneial Prize
Keith Lawrance
Andrew
Armstmrg
Andrew Armstrong
The G.A.
FislrnePrefect's
Prefeuts Prize
GA. Fisher
Mclnolm
Malcolm Walker
Thr
The Peter
Peter Bcit
Belt Psian
Prize
Nigel Henizy
Henley
Do
Kent Hughes
Hoghes Prize foe
Chcpct
Dr Kent
for Chapel
Konnath
Boot
Kenneth Hunt
Mrrtfatl Shield
Shield
N K Moffatt
John
Jnho Beullens
t.frollerr
(BrstAll_Roaod
(Best All-Round
Sportsman)
Rajcrtdro
Rajendra Tmptry
Trophyfor
forDebctimrg
Debating
PaIne
mats
Peter Jools
ThnAorheny
Biggr Memorial
Mrmnriol Prize
Friar
The Anthony Knet
Kent Biggs
Kunouth
Hurl
Kenneth Hunt
(Junior School)
School Prefects
First Row: C.C.Keating, R.E.Butlel; N.L.Cull, T.W.Tayloi; M.A.Walkel; T.M.Rose, H.M.Sproat
Scztzdr
AJlPtrrtfold,
lfluPfnnlr
(SzaierPrarfarcr),
JPcK.Lorrgfor-d-Sarrirlr
Seated:
A.R.Penfold,KliHarrr.
K.EHunt,
P.M.Jools
(Senior Prefect),
Mr K.Langfonl-Smith(Hzadrrronrae),
(Headmaster),
AJ.Arrrtrrrmrtg
(Dzprrty Senior
JzoinrPczfzur),
A.J.Armstrong (Deputy
Prefect), MCFvarrcio,
M.C.Francis,N.E
N.EHawley
Henley
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The Armidalian 1995
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Headmaster's Valedictory Day
Address, 1995
II rofor
refer to
to two
twospoeiot
special toots
texts today is
in additioc
additiontotorho
thegoogospel roading
reading from St Matthew.
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Firstly, from
fromEeolosiantou,
Ecclesiastes, Chapter
Ctmptoo9 9verse
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Oaf the
tho next
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phoneofofyour
yourlife
life
schooling is comptered
completed and
ysur edocoliun,
bogies?
ft stress
sehoulicg not
sot your
begins? (I
stress schooling
education, for you
will
willgo
go Or
on corning
learningott
all yoon
your life).
,..."Ttio
...."The men
race is not trr
to the swift,
swift, nor
nor rho
the battle to rho
the
stroog"..
strong"....
We, ho
theSchool
Schoolaod
and your
yourpareutu,
parents, aro
are immensely
Wc,
immensoly proud
of you,
'95.We
you, rho
the Class
Class of '95.
Wehovo
have watched
watched you
you motors,
mature,
Secondly, from
in torho
the
S000edly,
from"Man
"Mrs for
fur Himself.
Himretf. An
Ao Inquiry
loqoiry into
Psychology of
0f Ethics" by Erich Frommt
Fromm:
"In the
mania
both the artist rod
and rho
the object
"Jo
rho art
art of
of living,
liviog, tsar
is both
of
of Iris
his art:
art: ho
he aisthe
theocclptor
sculptorood
andthe
themooblo.
marble, rho
the physiphysician
cian and the
rho patient."
potiret."
to
In rho
the gospel reading, the sermon
sconon on
oo the
rho mount,
ni000t, Jesus
boor
teaches his disciples.
happy ififyou
you
toachos
diuciplou. You
Ynu are blessed
blamed or irappy
oro
are poor in spirit,
spirit, ififyou
youmourn,
mourn,arc
are meok,
meek, seek righteousness, ifif you
pure, sock
seek ponce,
peace, or are
e0050050,
you are
nra merciful,
merciful, pare,
develop and
and achieve
uchirvo and
red we
wo are
arc thrilled
thrilled with
with these
these
aohievemocts.
achievements. But more than anything
anything else
else we hope, aed
and
wr
wepray
praythat
thatbeyond
beyond anything
anything that
that yos
you hone
have dour
done you
you
hevu
required some
tome salvos,
velues, not
not cynical
cycicul attihave acquired
values, real values,
tudes,
tudes. If
if you
youhasu,
have, then
then we,
we, School
Schooland
and p0000ln,
parents, have
have
achieved something
something and
and lho
the onormocs
enormous sacrifice
uckievrd
sucrificu your
poor
parents have
parsers
hose made
madeto
to send
seodyou
yeuto
tothis
this School
School has
hasbeen
horn
wurthwhilo.
worthwhile.
What
What matters
mattersmost
mastnow
00wisirnot
outwhat
whatyou
pvcwill
will do,
do, what
what
you
willachieve,
achieve, bat
but whnt
what you
you wilt
willbocomo,
become, the hind
kind of
yor wilt
mock
meek and rovited?
reviled?
person. That
is yours. That is what
what Promm
Fromm moorts.
means.
potson.
Thor choice
choico in
The kind ufprenoo
of person you
you hccamc
become dopends
depends on
an your
your choices
choices
and
to life.
life. The
Thu way you
and your
your attitudes, your 0000lioos
reactions to
deoidu,
may you react, the
thr peiooiplos
decide, the way
principles or
or muncie
morals that
yoo
you adopt detoemiuo
determine what
what you
you become.
become. You
You are
are the
the arorchimer
nod the
the object
object of
of your
parr act.
chitect and
art.
If you
youaro
are aa cyoic
cynicyou
youmigha
mightp01
put rho
the beatitudes
If
boatirados in
irt your
own loognage,
language, yovo
your own
own Svhool
School eoperieove.
experience.
owe
If you
11
youwant
wontaagood
goodlife,
life,and
andaafull
full life,
life, then
then the
Ike first
first
advice is fmra
vorve 10,
10, the
lheveruo
from Ecclssinstos
Ecclesiastes Chapter 9, verse
verse
Instead of
spirit
Irtatoad
of poor
your in spirit
"Bloomed
are the
tIreshirkers
shirkers for
foe they
buy shalt
"Blessed are
shall hoot
beat rho
the
syrrem."
system."
For
you might
might say
For mouaooen
mourners you
"Btrnsrd
"Blessedaro
arethe
theprsoiorisrs
pessimists for
forthoy
theyshell
shallhe
be prosed
proved
eight."
right."
For the meek
imruedirlely
immediatelypunoodiog
precedingthe
the000su
verse I first
firstqucted
quotedaboet,
about,
"the rose
race is not
the swift",
swift".ItItsayn:
says:
"the
ant to
lathe
persecuted
cod reviled.
persecuted and
reviled.
What sorr
sort or
or advice
advice isisthis
thisBtous?
us?Auen't
Aren'trhouc
these vetoes
values
What
directly contradictory to rho
the values
find in
the world?
diroedy
valves we
wofrad
0 rho
How
How ammo
are we going
goingtvtoho
be successful
successful is
in bmincan
business ifif we
we ore
are
"Blessed
the ceauvleou
crawlers for
their
'Bloused are rho
farthey
they shall
shell achieve
oohicve their
aims."
toatead
yrra might
might
Instead of
of huogeoiog
hungering foe
for nightoovuneus
righteousness you
thiok
think of Dining
Dining Hall
Hall huoger
hunger oaf
and say
say
"Blessed
three who ospoct
outhing for
fur they shall
"Blessed me
are those
expect nothing
err
notbe
be dioappaiored."
disappointed."
Foe
rho merciful
merciful
For the
"Blessedare
arethose
those who
whodon't
don'turee
care foe
for rhey
they wrro'r
won't
"Bloated
have
roy worries."
worrim."
have any
For the pure
Per
"Bloused
"Blessedare
are rhsse
those who
whoann
are out
not naught
caught for
forttroy
theyshut?
shall
notbo
not be punished."
punished."
Poe
For rho
the procemuluem
peacemakers
"Btmsed
fee they
they shall
shall feel
feol great."
grout."
"Blessedore
are rho
the knockers for
For the
the perseauted
persecuted
For
"Blotted
"Blessedare
areIke
thestirrers
stirrersfun
for hey
theyshalt
shallhovo
have don."
fun."
I°rrr
rhe reviled
For the
"Bleasod
rho trouble
Imabto makers for they stroll
"Blessed oce
are the
shall be
be
considered horses."
heroes."
cousidurerl
It is
is rasp
easy 10
to adopt
It
adoprsuch
ssehattitudes,
artitudos,and
andespecially
mpeciallyifil you
you
look at
at carreut
current evooro
events in
police, or
lock
to politics
portlier or the police,
or hosibusiones,
ness, or
or the
the unions
unious or international
lele000rionot affairs,
aifuies, you could be
be
forgiver
forgivenfur
forbeing
beinguyoiael,
cynical.Yes,
Yes,ititioisrot
notalways
alwaysIhe
theswish
swift
uehowin
wir the
Ike race,
ever, the
rhostrong
strougwho
who win
win the
tIre battle,
btltte, the
who
the hour
best
prize. And,
Acd, boing
or this,
title, what iv
who take the prize.
being amreo
aware of
is
be your
your attitude as
rs the formal
frrrmol part
potsof
of your
your
going to be
"Whatsoever thy
thy haud
hand findeth
to do, do it with
withthy
thy
"Whatsoever
fiodeth tu
might"
might"
Because life
so short and we have
what
Why? Between
life is
isno
hove no
ne idea
idoawirat
store. I didu't
didn't rhiak
think IIwrrutd
would ho
be rloeo
alone thin
this year
year any
is in store.!
any
more than
thas those
hone of
of you
you who
whe toured
tomod with
with Mr
Ma Holland
Hotlasd in
0
Dnoouabce
December had
hudany
uryidea
ideathat
thathe
hewould
would not
oot be
bewith
milk you
forthe
the rugby
rugbyseason.
season.
for
Make the
the mont
most of your oppoatroities.
opportunities.
Make
And
Sear arrays
And the
the poet Seneca
says "The
"The objective
objective isis to
to have
have aa
full
full life,
life,nut
notjoel
just aa bog
longone.
one. Survival
Survival into
into old
oldage
age rcrequicea
vuly good luck,
lack, whereas
living enough
quires only
whereas living
enoughdemands
demands
character. Indeed
when it hot
has hero
been
character.
lodord aalife
life is
is long
bog only whoa
fully
fullyhood;
lived; its
its fotfilmont
fulfilmentcomru
comes only
onlywhee
when the
the wicd
mind km
has
loenned
learned to
10supply
supply its
its own
owe bounty and to empower
empuwer itself
itanlf
from within."
within,"
from
To oclriovo
achieve aa full
life,aa satisfying
satisfying life,
life,Foonundo
Fernando Sovater
Savater
Ta
full life,
iv his book "Amador,
"Aerodar, a father
father talks
talks to
to his
his son"
son"(A
(Ahorrk
in
book
to wtnieh
which Itern
am indebted
indebted ininpreparing
preparingthin
thisuddenru)
address) sugsuggests
that you
yea won't
wnv't find
find happiucm
gests that
happiness in
in things
things hut
but only
only io
in
porrptc.
Frieedship,respect
roopectandlovnarewtratnoollyuuaat
people. Friendship,
and love are what really count
and these como
come from perrplc.
people. How
oudtheso
How do
do we
we win
win then?
thor? How
do
do 'we
we win
winthe
thegroarnsr
greatest ptessure
pleasure 'whiuh
whichhe
he says
says is'
is the
eupericorn
experience of
ofjny?
joy?The
The stordngpoiat
starting pointisislove
loveand
and IIquote
quote
"To
completely what
"To rrndoestand
understand completely
what another
another peroaa
person may
may
want uf
of you,
you, you have
is
wart
keva to
to love
boo them
thomaulittle,
litlte,even
evenififitiris
ouly
only loving
lovingthem
them foe
for their
their humanity;
humanity; and
and thaI
that small hot
but
mural
imyrretosl gesture
gesture of
of love
most important
love can
can nov00
never be domucdod
demanded
ftnm
law."
from you
you by
by any imposed
imposed law."
ItIlls
is your,
poor, it is
is my,
my, ilis
it issun
ourchoice
choicetotomake
maketkn
thegnstone
gesture uf
of
lose,
that determines
drtOrmisrn the
the kind
load of
nl'pcoplc
love, the gesturo
gesture that
people we
we
become.
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IOn At'roidalizrr
The
Armidalian 19P5
1995
meesage that this school preaches more
If there is one message
aaythieg it is that message of tone,
leethan anything
love, tire
the School lesson.
give lrsve,
trr care
care for others. The
love, to
The beatitudes
beatitudesdo
dorrralac
make
we gain the
sense. As we give way, as we
we give
gino love,
love, so
some
friendship, the respect, the love
love of
of others.
others.
lesus
Jesus says,
says, "I
"I am
am come
come that
that they
they might
might have
have life,
life, and
and
ISis
asp earnest prayer that you will take this lesson,
lessee, this
It is my
message,
nossago, this
this value,
nolan,this
his love with you
yen so that you will
ledeed
indeed camp
enjoy a full life.
that they might hose
have itit more
more uhuertontly."
abundantly." Aboednet
Abundant life,
life,
life is
teeogoise our
failings
in oil
all its
its fraIlness.
fullness. As we recognise
our Owtr
own failings
artl
ewe needs, as we turn
tam to Christ in a living perand Ccv
our own
sonal relationship,
eelctioeship, as
as we
we accept
accept his
his love,
love, so
sown
tsosa to
we learn
all.
May God bless you all.
Ken
Langford-Smith, OctoberOctober 20th,
Kes Losrgfet'd-Srsirh,
20th, 1995
7995
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--
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Headmasto; Senior Prefect, Deputy Senior Prefect 1995
Standing:
P.M.I.Jools (Senior Prefect), Mr K.Langford-Smith (Headmaster),
AjArraett-osrg
A.J.Armstrong (Deputy
(Dcpn9' Senior Prefect).
Prefect).
T/tnArrrriduliotr
1995
The Armidalian 1995
Page 7
Senior
Prefect's
Report
Welt
beee!
Well What auYcac
Year 1995 has been!
In
ppeans to
students at
at
In what fast appears
to brcomiog
becoming tradition,
tradition, students
TAS have once again excelled
excelled in
is various academic, sportspur jag
ing and cultural pursuits, gaining recognition witlea
within lire
the
school
school and
and well
well ircyand.
beyond. Even
Even mace
more iasportavity,
importantly, 1995
1995
tics
fur the
ho school
ave
has been a year of success for
school body,
body, beet
because
of
of the
the wry
wayin
inwhich
whichvarious
variousseutices
sectionsrinitcd
united to
to cape
copesviih
with
the strains
steai'rsplaced
piccodon
axthem
thawby
byayeor
rioutixani turtar
a year of emotional
mail.
ant to say individual
individual achieveachieve.
moil. Naveatheims,
Nevertheless, this is not
meats
ments should
should net
not honeersgniscd.
be recognised.
Prehaps
start commenting
commocting on
vu 1995's
Perhaps it's a little eorty
early tsr
to start
act
ttemic achievements.
echteventonts, Undoubtedly
Urrdnubtrdtythe
theprinciple
pdnciyte foía
academic
ens
cus in this respect is the tISC
HSC and
and with
with iraty
only ihirtec
thirteenr
days before it begins,
begin', II trordty
feet confident
enefidnut enough
enough to
to
hardly feel
mnki.
prudiatinas. However,
However, there
there is
is little
little doubt
dvubr that
ihet the
the
make predictions.
sakoot's
academia and
ned the staff
school's foundation ispthrncipatty
is principally academic
ted
MrHatl
this.
led by Mr
Hall hose
havedoria
done a wonderful job ansuotug
ensuring this.
Thrnagtt
dsdiccliorr and
and perseverance
persevrraace they
they have
hove develdevet.
Through dedication
oped an environment conducive
coedroise tsr
cud success.
success.
to study and
Tbereset
ntl state-style
statc.styte examinations
eaatoioatierr ata
The results of all
are testament
to ttsis.
Murraver, regardless of the resutts,
this. Moreover,
results, tI wuutd
would tibe
like
hark, ne
this opportunity
to thank,
on behalf of Yecr
Year 12,
to take shin
opparrosity in
tire
the teachers
tuach'as involved
tirvulved in
in our
nor preparation
preparation for
far the HSC.
tlSC.
Their assistance
assistancewas
wasinvaluable,
invalsable,and
nedfor
fnrnrrwwecoi
now we can
onty
only keep unr
our fingers esassed.
crossed.
One academic
acndnmia successes
nueeassushave
havealso
also been
been complemented
aornptemerrtrd
Our
by this year's sparring
sporting achievements. As meorinond,
mentioned,
many boys
bays and reams
stein reciccteams gained
gained onmmrrnity
community rind
and state
agnirinu.
lhsse individuals inin.
ognition. The most prominent all
of these
elades
cludes such
such ns
as Paul Dasvrun
Dawson and Roman
Rowan Willis, Richard
Done, who reached state Inurl
level for knakey,
hockey, and M'tclr
Mitch
Shiragn
Shiraga who was Aemidate's
Armidale's 'champion
'champion all
of chumpians'
champions'
in iha
the taceer
soccer tnurocrnrut.
tournament.Peam
From aa teem's
team's perspnartve,
perspective,
eaastnndieg
outstanding was the TAS shunting
shooting team,
team, which,
which, laud
lead by
by
Stuart Pitcher managed
DPS title.
title, Also the
managed In
to cheats
clinch tire
the GPS
,sncaer,
bnsketbril. cricket
cricket and rowing
rnwitrg teams
teams had
bed noteunto'
soccer, basketball,
werthy
worthy aahievemrntr.
achievements.Finally,
Finally,ma
we animal
cannot ovartuok
overlook van
our
Pinnl
XV whose
mhasn level
level of
nf ability,
ability, Sproaty
Spanaty assures
annuersus,
as, was
was
First XV
oat
not rrflratrd
reflectedin
inthe
the game
game sanres.
scores.
Ic
caltaral field, snocem
In she
the cultural
success also has been nvidnst.
evident. Me
Mr
Dunhrrn
Dunham has
has dane
done aa faninstiojub
fantastic jobtuinfluhiug
filling the rain
role of his
well.rnsprcted
finalt. As Director
Oierntnr of
of
well-respected yendecessor
predecessor Mr Scott.
Masiahehnssprradtheinfinnraarsfmnsiaiv
thethevehunri
Music he has spread the influence of music in
school
and achieved musical mitantanes,
milestones, for example, having
aenrsnmbiy
presrerarien
an assembly hall
hall of
of boys
boys translined
transfixed by his presentation
of Bach.
Bscir. Under
Undrethe
Ikeguidance
guidanceofofMiss
Hedd'oati,Public
Pubic
Miss Hoddinott,
fipecking
to the school
sebsal cumorunity.
Speaking has also pensparcd
prospered in
community.
Many at
of tire
the ynstagee
younger boys
in the
the Arirsidate
Armidale
Msny
beys competed ie
Eistrddfod
Eisteddfod and
and rsgolae
regular TAg
TAS dnbnllag
debating Insets
teams aksltertge
challenge
successfet upholding of
vi Osristico
successful
Christian values acne
over the past
hrnttaa wondeotnily
iuRcrone
21 years. He has been
wonderfully panisive
positive influence
unhookinterpreting
interpretingChristianity
Christiani'iyinisan
or affable
ottabte
within the school,
snd relaxed
natused way
wry which 's
and
is approeiolnd
appreciated by so many af
of tha
the
bayr. I wish
mistshim
hutsthe
thebest
brstof
ofluck
tuckfor
forthe
Ikefuture.
fotsrr.
boys.
l'lnro'evcr,most
most importantly,
importantly, the
tire school's
schaoi'a most
mass riguitr
However,
signifiuehinvemrnl this
his year
cant achievement
year has
has been
been Iba
the may
way lit
in mirich
which itit
uniteditself.
itself As mentioned,
meaderred, 1995
1995 for
fat TAS has been
bren a
united
year nfemalinnnl
momnats, on
ur
of emotionalsarmcil
turmoilcharueternsed
characterised by moments,
tsr other
othrr of
Ike
nan hand,
hand,of
ofimmense
reverse happiness
the one
happiness and
and art
on the
aotrarnn
iregady. However,
Hawevea, from
firm my perspective, the may
extreme tragedy.
way
itt
school has
has faced
bard ibis
in which the school
this tragedy,
tragedy, as
as ace
onerinited,
united,
evrivg
bndy isis absolutely
absolutely aatourrdiog.
It
caring and
and noppartiom.
supportive body
astounding. If
I way
el Mv
Holland'sdeath,
draft, Mr
may spacify
specify -. on hearing of
Mr Holland's
Larrgfoed-Srnrth
anna
Langford-Smith tnrk
tooksvhol
whatenmasred
remainedofofthu
theschssrmi
school on
Sotnadoy
morninginto
iotathe
ticchapel,
ahrprl, so
rotc
Saturday morning
to provide
provide us all
with support.
sappnrt. fir
Theaeru
aura01oflove
loveand
andsincare
sincereconaann
concern was
was
evident to
prrsonoiiy can
nan imagine
imagine no
an
in alt
all that he naid.
said. I personally
betim way
may to
in grieve
grieva than
than in
in such
such an
an environment.
envianemnot.Equally
Eqnaily
better
each Tuesday when I stand in front ubihe
As.
of the seteant
school at Assrwbiy,
aura, but
bat of
nilthe
ha other
athorestreme,
sembly, I feel a similar aura,
extreme.
bnnmng
ihaschool
mhurrlstand
stead together
tagether as a cairnd
Seeing the
united body,
body,ififinis
impossible not
volta
torrnngnise
recognisethe
thecomaruderie
camaraderie which has
comn
come te
to ahnraaioeisa
characterise TAS and
and Ia
to he
be nvnrwirnimiogly
overwhelmingly
proud that I should be
be its
its rrpneseolulivo.
representative.
IllIhad
If
hadalso
one mesrage
message to
to pass
pass nato
onto tIre
the schoal
school ecmrnonity
community
of The
Tire Armidale
AltItude Sahuol
School itit would
would be Ibis'
this:
lit
In the lane
face of the pressures
pressures all
of modern tifr
life;the
thednmrnads
demands
or
cnmprtitive, hedonistic,
hrdnnistia, and
and to
to aa degree
degrerrathiuss,
of a competitive,
ruthless,
wand,
world, itit is
is very
very difficult
difficult In
to thea
then renegnire
recognise whal
what is ran
conslant
rely iv
stant and important in life. Far
For me ut
at least, it in
is only
in
my final dnys
came In
days or
at TAS that I have come
to araogniur
recognise nra
the
inodawentat
fundamental seotimeuts
sentiments of lbs
the ratsool.
school. As
As the
the school
school lesirs.
ran
son so
so pmfonadiy
profoundlyadoaartns,
advocates,hrtheisstitur'rrn
institutionis isllauedaml
founded
an
lava .oastecstg
that in its light alt
on leven
love; a love
so strong that
all else becomes
becomes
iusigtailicaui.
Comparatively all
alt the
the academic,
academic, cultural
cnilum
insignificant. Comparatively
and sporlieg
sporting oehiavernenls
achievements are apharnerni
ephemeral and transitory.
I,
It is in thy
the tight
light vi
of this
this inve
lovethat
thatIIthank
thankrho
therahoal
schooldoe
for
the fdnndsbip
friendship if
it has ted
led me to areote,
create, not
cur only with my
ray
fellow students hot
but with ecerpoec
everyone who
who is
is indirrathy
indirectly it
invvivcd
volved with the fuaatioaing
functioning afTAS.
of TAS.hand
And isit is in the light
of
of snob
such inne
love that
that 1I will draw
draw my
my oonaiusioe
conclusionfnr
forthe
thebrrys
boys
- 'cherish
"cherishynu
youdays
daysatatTAd
TASfan
for thay
they will
will be amongst the
happiant
at your life."
happiest days of
So thank
hunk yne
hr ru involved
incaived in my
my
you coolyhody
everybody who bus
has been
life at TAS, everybody
everybady from
fram the laundry staff to the duty
dciy
staff, from
tram lbr
and his
his
the nacilamie
academic stafi
staff in
to Jehnuy
Johnny Gannu
Green and
crew, nod
osyeeiahlythe
tireHeadmaster
Headmuslerand
undmost
mostimporimpar.
and especially
tumrtty
rnyfriends.
friends,Thank
'thaukyou
ynu for
foesix
sin rewarding,
rewarding, fulfillfailihi.
tantly my
iog
ing and enjoyable years.
Prtrrfouln,
Peter Jools,Scetior
Senior Project
Prefect
nitserArmidale
na, compete
catopese amazingly
amaziogit' well
wet.
other Armidale high schosris
schools and
ie
in a campetitive
competitive arena.
arena. Spirilnality,
Spirituality,as
asexpeclnd,
expected,hits
has ama
also
lloartshed
flourished this year
year and
andlI wauld
would like
like in
to take this
tins oppornyporrenily
Hawcoh gao
tunity tn
to prmnrnaily
personally thank Mr Howarth
for his many yearn
years
of dedication lathe
to thenchaol.
school. Hr
He has
has bore
been pivulni
pivotal in TAS'
nfdtdicahiun
I
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Tire
Annidoiton 1995
The Armidahan
Memorial Services of Thanksgiving
Ruth Langford Smith
The ArmidaleSchool
School Friday,
Friday, 24th
24th February, 1995
Held at
atTheArrnidale
Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8
good Fight,
fight, I have finished my course, I
"I have fought a good
have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a
crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous
judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only but
unto all them that love his appearing."
We pay our tribute today to
to aa great
great lady.
lady.
Tribute from
from Friends,
Friends, there
there has
has
In "A letter to Ruth" a Tribute
expressed the
the feelings
feelings of
of us
us aU
all as we give
been so aptly expressed
thanks for the wonderful life of Ruth Langford-Smith, a
life lived to the full, a life in which she showed those
humility, courage,
courage, faith,
faith, hope
hope and
and Love.
love.
fine qualities of humility,
A life which expressed the example of the Lord in whom
she believed and after His example gave herself in service to others.
Ruth grew up as a child at Kellyville on the outskirts, in
those days, of Sydney where her father had a small farm
home for
for aboriginal
aboriginal children.
children. A
A love
love
and ran a mission home
of working with children developed there and became a
love which continued throughout her life
Her schooling began in the local primary school
school and
and itit
SCEGGS Darlinghurst.
Unfortunately aa
was then on to SCEOG-S
Darlinghurst Unfortunately
serious car accident led to her leaving school before com-
pleting her Higher School Certificate. She was by all
accounts, and freely admitted to being, something of a
rebel in her teens.
On leaving school she first
firstworked
worked as
as aa chemist's
chemist's assistant but planned to do Tresillian
Tresillian nursing,
nursing, again
again aa reflecreflection of her love for and desire to help children.
In 1959 at the age of 118 she married her cousin, Ken,
and subsequently moved with him to Kenya for three
Trinity Grammar
years, to TEinity
Grammar School
School in
in Sydney
Sydney for thirteen
years, to Guildford Grammar School in Perth for eleven
to TAS. Together
Together they
they raised
raised fiiur
four sons:
sons:
years and finally IoTAS.
Peter, Timothy, Nigel and Geoffrey.
Peter.
from the.
the very
mother, aa role
role
Apart from
very important
iniportant role of a mother,
out, Ruth
she so ably carried Out,
Ruth fulfilled many other roles
iii
in her life. She was a strong support to Ken and together
they worked as a team. Their home was always a home
also to boys and parents. She entertained extensively
and her dinner parties and cooking
cooking became
became aa legend.
legend.
At Trinity Grammar School she was treasurer for the
Society of Arts for many
many years
years and
and assisted
assisted with
with the
the
DeJ
mar Art
Art Gallery.
Gallery
Delmar
Perth she
she played
played an
an active
active role
role with
with
During her time in Ferth
&Fand
and the
the School's
School's Drabble
Drabble Gallery.
Gallery. She was
the P
P&F
wardrobe mistress for school plays, worked for the Save
while of
of the
the
the Children Fund,
Fund, being
being President
Presidentfor
fr aa while
local group and for some years ran an after school
school day
day
care centre for disadvantaged children in Lockridge.
Th
idalion
TheArm
Armida
an 1995
The children at that centre were very difficult children,
rough,
rough, rude
rude and
and abusive
abusive hut
but they
they came
came to
to respect
respect and
and
love her.
her. The
The story
story is
is told
told how
how on
on one
one occasion
occasion one
one young
young
love
boy tried
tried to
to get
get aa reaction
reaction by
by exposing
exposing himself
himself to
to her
her in
in
boy
front
front of
of everyone.
everyone. She
She simply
simply said
said "Johnnie
"Johnnie II have
have four
four
sons and
and aa husband.
husband. If
If that
that is
is the
the best
best you
you can
can do
do then
then II
sons
am disappointed."
disappointed."
am
Here in
in Armidale
Armidale in
in addition
addition to
to her
her social
social role
role of
of supsupHere
porting Ken and active support for the P&F she became
porting
became
involved in the community in assisting with Anglican
Women, the
the Isolated
Isolated Children's
Children's Parents
Parents Association,
Association,
Women,
being
Regional
being for a time treasurer, the New England Regional
Art Museum and Meals on Wheels.
Art
person who loved to be with people and her
Ruth was a perscii
warm outgoing nature was appreciated by us all. Paintwarm
Paintings
ings and drawing were an abiding interest throughout
her life. Her artistic flair was to be seen in her floral
her
arrangements
flowers
arrangements and her presentations. She loved flowers
and music, especially Mozart, opera and choral music. I
am told that she loved animals
animals except
except for
for geese
geese and
and was
was
wary of horses. As a child on her father's farm she had
wary
had
recollections of having to
lobe
from the outside
recollections
be"rescued"
rescued" from
loo because
because the
the geese
geese had
had barricaded
barricaded her
her in.
in.
loo
Ruth was
was aa committed
committed Christian
Christian and
and had
had aa very
very strong
strong
Ruth
faith. She
She came
came from
from an
an evangelical
evangelical background
background but
but also
also
faith.
very Anglican.
Anglican. She
She liked
liked the
the traditional
traditional and
and liked
liked to
to see
see
very
things
things done properly. Throughout her life she rarely
preached
preached at
at or
or criticised
criticised others
others but
but showed
showed her
her love
love and
and
care
care in
in what
what she
she did
did for
for them.
them. She
She lived
lived out
out her
her faith
faith
never
never being
being narrow
narrow in
in outlook
outlook or
or easily
easily shocked
shocked but
but
loved
vivid
loved fun and a glass or more of champagne. Her vivid
imagination and
and story
story telling
telling helped
helped fill
fill her
her home
home with
with
imagination
happiness
happiness and
and laughter.
laughter. Her
Her faith
faith was
was sincere
sincere and
and real,
real,
and
and a chalkngc
challenge to
to others.
others.
Itwas
It wasininher
herfinal
finaltwo
two years
years thatwe
that wesaw
sawRuth's
Ruth'strernentremendous faith
faith and
and courage.
courage. She absolutely refused to give
does
in to
to the
the cancer
cancer which
which gradually
gradually claimed
claimed her
her body.
body. She
She
in
did
discomfort
did in fact suffer a great deal in pain and in discomfort
and
and in
in the
the difficulties
difficulties of
of her
her various
various treatments,
treatments, but
but she
she
never complained and she never lost her cheerfulness
never
and
and determination. She surprised those who treated her
her
and her
her indomitable
indomitable spirit
spirit often
often led
led others
others to
to believe
believe she
she
and
was better than she was. She knew she was dying and
was not afraid of death,
death, but
but determined
determined to
to fight
fight her
her illillness to the very end.
Ken tells
tells how
howwhen
whenRuth
Ru'
was finally admitted into
was
irt
hospital
hospitalin
inPerth
Perthand
andthe.
they
both
i
both suspected
suspected itit was
was tthe
end she
she was
was put
put in
in a.'
end
room
room with
with another
another lady
who at that time was sudsod
denly diagnosed
diagnosed as
denly
as havhr'
ternuna canu
ing a terminal
cancer.
When her husband and
a'iu
daughter
daughter heard
heardthe
thenews
ne'.
Page 9
they
they weoe
were devastated,
dovostated, but
hut weak as she was Ruth hopped
out
out of
of her
her adjacent
adjacent red,
bed,hugged
huggedthem
themartd
and said,
said, "tt's
"It'snot
not
brief
the end, you have got to have
hove hope
hope and
cud trust".
trust".In
leaa brief
few doys
cuber
days they grew to love her and to draw on
herfaith
faith
ond
aompussiaa.
and compassion.
Ruth would
would say
say to
to an
us all
all teduy
today be
in the words from the
Ruth
Snhrrrl
School Lesson -
Ruth, use
as a Christian,
Christian, was
was 001
not concerned about a funeral
Roth,
that it be as oimpin
simple as
service. She asked thor
us possible
possible asking
ashing
it
coatd be
bespeiekled
towos round
wand
if her ashes could
sprinkled an
on the Chapel lawns
her levender
lavender hashes.
bushes. Symbolically, thou,
then, ohs
she said
reid we
remember her us
as a fron
free spirit associated
would eemredreo
eanaciuted with people
ple and
and flowers
flowers end
and rha
the Chapel she loved. She warned
that
that she would keep an rye
eye on
on snail.
us all.She
Shealso
alsoeddod
added that
that
sinceCecil
CecilHill,
Hill, aa former
former Choirmaster,
Choirmaster, had
had had
had his ashen
ashes
steer
seotteredin
yearscattered inthe
theChupol
Chapel gurdea
garden she promised oot
not to quarrel with him.
rat
-
Rulh
Ruth had or
an indomituble
indomitable spirit.
When yra
youthink
think opal
uponthe
thequalities
qualitiesofofRuth's
Ruth'stidy
life -- her
her
Whvn
cosoage
courage cod
and deteominatiou,
determination, her hupe
hope tnd
andbar
hergrant
great leve
love
of
of peoptn
people and the faith is
in Christ
Christ which
which boneght
brought her
thrrragh
through everything
averythiog the
she faced
facedthan
thenthe
thewords
wordsofofSt.
St.Porn
Paul
in the
the test
text am
are so
so apt nod
and true
"I bane
have fought
is
true of
of her
her'- "I
fought aa
good
good fight,
fight, II have
havefinished
finishedmy
myescesa,
course,I Ihave
havelaopt
keptrho
the
faith:"
faith:"
il,rronir
Go on infaith,
faith,hope
hopeaod
andlavn
loveand
andaemnrabnr
remember that
that
Lnvr
Love isis yntieat,
patient, love
love is
is kind
kind
Love is not jealous:isitdunn
doesaat
notpat
putOn
on airsl
airs; it is
Levoieaotjeolaus:
is not
fbI
enabbish
snobbish
Love does
does nothing
nothing endel
rude; it is ant
not anlf-snrking;
self-seeking;
Love
iris
angar; it does not brood
brand over
aver
it is urrt
not prone to anger;
hijucien
but rejoices
rejoices along
along with
with the
thr truth.
injuries but
Love covers
covers over
ever everything,
everything believes
believes everything
everything
hopes for
hrrpas
foe everything,
everything, puts
path up
up with everything.
averythieg.
Loon
Love ouvee
never fails.
fails.
Let
clonewith
withsome
somewords
words from
from one
nor of the many
Let mar
me close
teibulen
tributes paid te
to Roth
Ruth 00cc
over thin
this last
last weeh
week in
inletires
letters00recaivami
fatally.
ceived by
byfm
the family.
"As beenly
beauty leone
neverdm5,
dies, as
as tenth
truth cod
and geodarns
goodness ouvea
never dir
die
"As
so Ruth
atm
Satinwill
willnever
neverdie.
die.She
Shegave
gave us
onall
allof
of her
her beautiful
beantifal
rinhes
riches .- how
how loaky
lucky we hare
have alt
all hero
beento
tohnve
have travelled
travelled
with
with hue."
her."
Amen
Rcu
Rev.W
WHowet'olr,
Howarth, School
SchoolClmaptain
Chaplain
She koaw
8cr faith that,
knew with
with ceataioty
certainty thorn
from her
"Henceforth there
"Heuaefrrrth
there is
ia laid
laid up
up for
foe me
me aa crown
roowa of
of rightright'
00000ess
whichthe
therighteous
righteonsjudge
judgeshall
shaltgive
girl me
meat
eousness which
at thu
the
day" and "out
"not tome
to meonty
onlybut
butauto
untooil
all them
them that
that love
love his
his
day"
cppnariog."
appearing."
James Alexander Holland
22nd
22nd May,
May, 1995
1995
Firstly, from Paul to the Romans
Rooaaat -- Nothing
Nothing can
can separate
seprnrte
us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, not
even death.
as
eat oven
death.
We aced
asenrarce wheo
need ahat
that assurance
when saddeord,
saddened, that
that shaft
shaft of
of
sunlight through
throsgit the mists of our
oar sorrow.
Secondly, from Kabul
Kahlil Gibran ia
in "Thr
"TheProphet",
Prophet",the
theIrna
true
teuehee
teacher mba
who "givrs
"gives ant
notof
ofhis
hiswisdsrm,
wisdom, but
butratitor
rather of
of hia
his
lovingness". That to me
was Jim.
faith and loviegaosn".
mr wan
James Alexander
Alesardrr Haltund
mach a family
family man.
mar.
Holland mm
was very much
He was the eldest coo
son in
family of vie
six ahildrnn
children and
He
ia a frarily
from
responeibility for carcar.
from na very enrly
early age assumed a responsibility
ing for
for his
his nietars
sisters sod
and brotirne.
brother. He
caring
ing
Ho was a dutiful,
dslifol, caring
and
and loviag
loving south
son tohis
hisparents,
parents,ospoeiatly
especially ia
in little
little thiogs
things
likr
like doiag
doing the
the nhoppiegne
shopping onhis
hisway
wayto
tosalrool.
school. His mother.
mother,
Joyce, rrmomhars
lot
remembers cspeaially
especially the haliday
holiday ooeoegad
arranged for
them in 1987 with his
hiv brother
brother Peter. Jim
tim Inch
took liotr
timeoff
off
work without
arranged a trip
trip te
to Aemnrira
America and
n'avfr
without pay
pay and
cad erroaged
nud
Europe, devoting
devotinghimself
himselfus
astheir
theirguide
guidetototheir
theirn care
and
ifurope,
urn nod
attuation.
lovely memories.
rnrmorirs. Escu
attention. Those urn
are lovely
Even in
in iris
his last
hoces
Ito Jim gasping
goapiog through
throegh his
hours is
inhorpitol
hospitalJoyce
Joycereen
recalls
oxygen mask to the
the aoann
nurse for
ooygnn
gor aa cup
nap of
of tea.
tea. When Joyce
frrpm
eemaustaotrd
snying that
that he
ha was
wannot
rot allowed
allownd
remonstrated with him saying
ton,
wan "For
"Fur you,
pna, for you".
pue".
tea, his response was
Sianmade
modehis
hiswork
work and
and his
hie life a family
Jim
family nina,
also, that
that wan
was
the lobed
adman
rnuehe
hewas.
was.He
Heneeded
needed people,
pnnpie, reached
coached out
nat
kind of
he included
inclsded in thair
toa them and liked to be
their fnmdiee.
families. He
hod
aad cam
had a real gift for names, oa wormth
warmth and
care that noendearod
dbase. Ho
deared him to others.
He will be missed in many tamifamilies amrd
and especially
College
tics
especiallyin
inthe
the family
family of Waiararapa
Wuiorampa Coliogo
and
and moor
more rvcently
recently is
in thaTAS
the TASfamily
familywhich
whichpays
paysteibote
tribute
to him
him today.
today. We
We hook
thankGod
Godfoe
forthe
theprivilege
privilegeof
ofhaving
having
to
had him
boys thrauglr
through Augus
Angus
Imad
hhuiniaour
norfamily
familytoo,
too,and
oedthe
ha bays
Joyce and
Garland wish to thank you Sopor
and Nan
Nun for
for sharing
thuriog
Irim
as.
him with us.
Jim0
Jim was
wonnot
netsimply
simplyaateacher
tranbeebut
butaa schoolmaster
nahuotnarster in
in the
tha
origirat senso
wrrrd.Teaching
Toachingwas
wosuancution,
original
sense of the word.
a vocation, a
lifa
fall involvement ord
life ,rf
of full
and nommitmuar.
commitment.
His own unhoaliug
schooling was completed ia
in Nelsao
Nelson nod
and nt
at
Teanhem'
Palmeestos North where he wns
Teachers' College in Palmerston
was
rtroted
elected Presided
Presidentof
oftho
the Stederts'
Students'Uvier.
Union.Ha
Hedid
didwell
wellhr
in
Collage
ca to de
College and dren
then went on
do his
his Arts
Arts Dngrrn.
Degree. His
His
first eleven years of teaching were in primary schools
firat
rohools
and he was at one
ono stage
stage the
the first
first male
mall principal
prienipal of a
Calhoun
CatholicCnavommt
Convent school.
school.He
Ho had
had aneupeeb
superbernoed
recordtoto101fol-
Joyne
Joyce and Nan ned
and alt
all your
your family,
family,our
ournymputby
sympathy isisnvith
with
10w
io secondary
recuodary school teaching
touching at
tt Wnireurapu
low in
Waiararapa College
in
in Macteems
Masterton wham
where ho
he war
was atntiffarcet
at differenttiman
times aa bourdiag
boarding
rasideot
ofua yeae
resident tame,
tutor, the Deatr
Dean of
year groop
group nod
and altimalely
ultimately
blood
Head of the English
tiaglish Depernn.ens.
Department. i-to
He was
was an outstandnutstand-
you at this time.
time. You
You have
have our
ourlove,
lavn,our
oarthoughts,
thoughts,our
tar
prayers.
prayers. Jim was drurrst
dearest to
to 500
you and
and yrra
you will feel his
loss
loss wont,
most, hot
but we
we shorn
share with you in thnt
that loss.
enthuse and
sometimes
arnthuse
old push
push his students
eladeats and get results, sometimoa
nnaprisieg
surprising results
results from the less
tern able, for he
heeorad
cared foe
for all.
all.
FsgeJO
Page 10
log
teacher as
as we
wa well
wait know
boom here,
here, able to
In
ing clessorrurn
classroom teacher
TtrcArrrinlnliarr
1955
The Armidalian 1995
Ills
HisSchool
Schoolinvolvemeot
involvementwas
wasnot
notlimited
limitedtotothe
the01055class500cr.
howovee. While
While we
we did
did not
oot see
Senmuch
muohof
ofititatntTAS
room, however.
TAS
because of
of his
his senior
seniorsole
rolehere,
here,Jim
Jimhad
hadan
anactive
activeininbecause
volvement mooed
record in music and drums,
drama, pmduciog
producing plays
plays
volvemont
or musicals,or
ortokiog
taking part
part himself
himself irs
in usually comic
roles
ormusicels,
00mb reins
like Dolittle
My Poir
Fair Lady.
Lady,Oe
or as aa policonsan
policeman in
inPiPiSIne
Dolillin in My
rates
rates of
of Ponznncc.
Penzance. His
His ooiokel
cricket and rugby we did see,
see,
however, and TAll
TAS gained enormously from his auper
experhoweoae,
tise. He
He was
was cashed
rankedsixth
sixthin
inNew
NewZealand
Zealandasasaaceickot
cricket
tire.
umpire
ia 1995
umpire when
whenhe
heleft
leftIlaron
there in
1991 and had
had nmpired
umpired one
one
day
day inrereatiannls.
internationals. lIe
Hebrought
broughtthat
thatskill
skilland
andkoowlodgo
knowledge
In
morse. met
to his cricket here. His ethee
other grent
great love, of course,
was
rugby and his skills and anthuriasm,
enthusiasm, his ability to get
rugby
the
the most
most from
fromhis
hispteyees,
players,havr
havehad
hadaamnekrd
markedisrspact
impact on
on
many hoyu
boys horn.
here.
muny
met Jim
Jim thrnngh
through rugby
rugbymany
manyyearn
yearsrgo
agowhme
when he
he
I first mel
toured to
to Perth.
Perth. lie
Healso
alsoreel
metmy
mydog.
dog,Fiki,
Fiki,then
thenbecause
because
toured
gift for Ruth and myself, a tnrge
large hen
box ng
of expenhe left a giti
rupeesine
en the front doer
sive New Zoalaod
Zealand oh000lates,
chocolates, on
door step
step afafter speaking
sprahing to the dog. We were
wers out
net at the
the time.
iron. Needless to say the dog eujoynd
ehnenletes (though
(Ikoegh she
enjoyed the chocolates
was oat
not so
so kane
keenno
onIke
the wrappers)
wrappers)aod
andJim
Jimoovrr
neverforgot
forgot
was
then
that. We exchanged several
several tours
leers over
ovee the
the years
years and
orrdthrn
when
when II sensed
movedto
toTAS
TASin
in1997
1987Jim
Jimnext
nexttoowd
touredbeen.
here.Ho
He
was veoy
very impressed
impressed with
with the
the School
Schooland
andwas
wasquiok
quicktoto
was
for a Deputy.
apply when shortly afterward I advertised foe
was a friendship
friendship shot
that I treasured
his
It wee
tmusererl and
end I too shared his
love ef
of mgby.
rugby. Jeycs
Joyce tells
tells me
me that the
she has
has aa vivid aremory
memory
love
Fourthly, aud
and perhaps
perhapsmolt
mostofofoIl
allwe
weanmemhen
remember Jim's
Fnnithly,
crre.
care.fIr
Heerally
reallycamsl
caredfnr
forIke
the beys
boyshe
heIneght
taught or
or coenhed.
coached.
Retook
He tookaamd
realioteresl
interestininthem
themuud
andthem
their knmes.
homes. Hr
He was
was
always willing
willing In
to help,
help, he
he was
was nlwnys
always them
there for
for them
them to
to
always
tom
turn In.
to. Thotwas
That was his"texingnem"
his "lovingness"mKctrlil
as KahlilGbhran
Gibran culled
called
it.
you are
urn my discidiseiit. "By
"Bythis
thisshall
shalloil
allmen
menkoow
know11.05
that you
pIes."
diseiple of
nf the
Ike Lord
Lord he loved
ples." Jim
Jim was
was modnrd
indeed aa disciple
and
and served.
served.
Aed
wo loved
laced
And so
so we
we miss
miss Inns,
him, we miss him because we
him
as. Jay
him cud
and Ire
he loved us.
Joy sod
and narrow,
sorrow, life and dealh
death in
thr
hri5tiae pared
on ace
liulard. As
the great
great Christian
paradox
are mxexlricably
inextricably linked.
humans ma
rodners hut
Christicns we can
cue know
knew
we feel sadness
but us
as Christians
the peace
peace of
of God,
God, thr
thepruca
peacethat
thatwas
wasfuodomentul
fundamental Ia
to Jim
Jim
the
in the fumily
family reflection of
ef St Pruocix
Francis de
dr Sales
ScIm that he
loved,
ho has
has now,
arm, the pruce
loved, the peace thul
that he
peace that Jesus, a
man
Sn
man of surraw
sorrow and ceqsaieled
acquainted with grief, gives us. So
we
presus
we give
give thanks
thanks to
to Gad
Godfoe
for the
the life
life of
of aawrrndcnful
wonderful person
thenagh
giur thunks
through wham
whom God has tourhed
touched us, nod
and we give
thanks
to
to tourt
God also for Ihr
the arsnranee
assurance that
that nothing
nothingcue
cansoperove
separate
us
ours through
through Christ
Christ Jesus
Jesus our
eur
us feasa
from his love which is ours
Lord.
Lord.chutnea.
Amen.
Kesrtlasgford-Smiefs,
Ken Langford-Smith, Headarrartnr
Headmaster
at the very end IssI
last weeh,
week, peupped
propped up in
bed,
of Jim rI
is bed.
glasses porehod
perched ridiculously on his oxygen
mask, readreadglosses
axyges mark,
ing his
his raghy
rugby magaoine.
magazine.
ing
There ace
are fear
fourqunlities
qualitiesof
ofJim
Jimas
asapermen
a personttral
thatIIwinlr
wish In
to
Three
share wish
with you;
you:
share
Firstly, his
his faith.
faith. He
He wos
was aa committed
committed Christian
Christianand
and a
Pirstty,
very loyal
loyal pmctisieg
practising memher
member ef
of his
his Church.
Church. His
His feith
faith
very
was simple
simple and
and peoclical,
practical, uncomplicated.
was
uaaompliaated. There
Them was
never any doubt end
and il
it was eentrsl
central to his life. We joked
nrvee
at times,
Smyth commonscomment01
timer, of
of course,
aeurse, I remember June
face Smylh
ing on
on Ike
the day
day Roth
Ruth and
and II drove
drove Jim
Jim to
to Sydney
Sydney after
after his
his
ieg
cancer wos
was first diagnosed.
diugnesed. She
Sbn said
scrd with
with ac smile
smilr that
thot
prayers would be mean
more impoalunt
important because as
as CalIcoCathoher peayees
lics they were
Lord, and
unlies
mmr closer
dorm to the I.aed,
cod II had
had to
to say
sayIleederstood this because
derotnod
becuuso the
the Lord
I.ord could
coold not
nrrt trust
least them
them any
any
further away.
away. Jim
Jim loved
lovedthe
thechapel
Chapelhoer
hereand
andheheceetuimrly
certainly
forthrn
out his gcilh
faith in
lived ens
in the
the School.
School.
Secondly, Jim had enormous
enormous courage.
courage. Much
Much 01
of thit
this teas
was
Secnodly,
physical courage
as we
we sow
saw him bettlieg
battling his insidions
insidious
msrege ns
disease. Hr
Hepnt
putup
up milk
with enormous
enormous discomlont
discomfort and
ditnasr.
nod pain
paic
at times
he had moral cour51
timesand
cad he
hr fought
foaght to
In the end. But
BuIlre
age also
aloe and was
was prepared
prepared to
ta stand
stnnd up
rrpfor
forwhrt
hethorrght
what he
thought
was eighl
right irrespective of criticism. The Alan Whetton
Whettoc
stomping incident
strmmpicg
incidentininNew
Nrm Zealand
Zeelcod is classic
claosia testimony
to this. Jim thought
thought Ike
the incident
incident woo
was wrong
wrong end
and so
so he
he
wrote and said to
so uc
- aniodividuul
individualwho
wholook
tookononlIce
therugby
rugby
wmte
powers and won.
wee.
Thirdly, related
related to
to his
his cunruge
courage cud
andCheislino
Christian commitcommitpurpose, his
his drive
drive red
and delordeterment was
war Jim's strength
strength of
efpurpesc,
mination and
ability In
to get thiegs
things dnoe.
done. Yns,
Yes, hevvas
he was
minutino
aed his ability
in his
stubborn at times, and impatient
impatiect more
mute recently
rereatly in
but hecould
couldnever
nevermann
have ochiened
achieved all
all Ikat
that he did
illness, bathe
without thin
this drive.
withant
The Armidahan 1995
1995
J'heAr'reidoliax
Page 11
Pope
12
Chapel
Once
the Choir
Chair has
has sung
sang the
Ihe 1662
1002 service
sorrier of
Once each ream
term the
Evensong, aseecice
a service which
which has
has been enjoyed
Enersoag,
relayed by many
from
from the Aemidale
Armidale community.
rammueity.
Report
My
My thsnhn
thanks to
toall
allwho
whohave
havehelped
helpedinintire
thei/fe
lifeofoftire
theCimapel
Chapel
Liturgical Assistants:
Assistants:
Liturgical
Langford-Smith,
Messrs K Langford-Smith,
DLG Graham, CS Bland,
Blood, GE
GE
Wynne, WA
WA Ward
Ward
Wymtr,
Chapel Prefral,
Prefect:
Chapel
K Hunt
Host
Snaristac:
Sacristan:
S Hrstlr
Heath
Servers:
Servers:
M Freer, C
Marshall, S
MFrccr,
CMsrshall,S
McMaster (Abbott), S Heath,
MuMaster
Garth,
A
A McGregor,
McGregor, 3J choechill,
Churchill, SS
Lnllbuck,
Lollback, E Stan/ag
Stening (Croft),
(Croft), J
Wilton, N Wilton,
Foot
Wilton,
WiItoo,AAFrot
(Dongrr),
(Dangar), K Hsot,
Hunt, CC Whito
White
(Tyrroll),
Kerr,HHBlows,
Blows,.1I
(Tyrrell), SS Kerr,
Payne (White)
"Give thasks
thanks to
to thr
the Lord,
Lord, because
because he is good: his
"Give
hit love is
eternal."
eternal." Psalm
Psalm 136:1
t36:t
The
The past twrtvo
twelve months in ho
thetifr
lifeofoftho
theSchool
Schoolkayo
have
been
been marked
marked with
with great
great joy
joyand
andwith
withgroat
greatnarrow.
sorrow. Our
Our
Centenarycotebrationswere
celebrations werecompleted
completed is
inwhich,
which, among
among
conterary
other things,
things, saw
sawthu
thedrdication,
dedication,ininthe
thepacnooee
presencerrf
of the
the
othre
many d000rs,
donors, af
of lbs
the inspirieg
inspiring Centeocry
Centenary Windows.
Windows. The
many
artist, Dr Mare
Marc Gruoneit,
Grunseit, has
so ably
ably captured
captured the mmmesartist,
basso
sage
sage of
of tire
the School Lesson
Lesson and
and complemented
complemented dro
the winwindows of
of the
the Sunetnary.
Sanctuary.1995
1995was
wasOverShudowrd
overshadowed by
by the
the
dows
passirg
passingof
ofMrs
Mrs Roth
Ruth Langford-Swith
Langford-Smith end
and Mr
Mr Jim
Jim BalHolland,oar
ourDapnly
DeputyHeadmanlee.
Headmaster.They
Theyboth
bothfought
foughta avatvallard,
iantfight
fightagniost
against cancer.
cancer. 1500gb
Though they
they wear
were times
times of
of great
great
iret
uorrcw
sorrow yet
yet therrugh
through that narrow
sorrow shone
shone thc
the (try
joy rrf
of their
tremendous faith
faith whialt
which macco
was aninspieclian
inspiration to
to the
the witole
whole
teemesdoas
school
school rommonily.
community.
-- lbs
gives assistthe Headmaster
Headmaster and other staff who have given
revertatthe
ance
theiiacharmstn;
Eucharists; the
the Scerintan
Sacristanfor
forhihissever
everrtiirigret
diligent
prapoentinen
preparations foe
for services; the Chapel
Chapel Pm/cot
Prefectfoe
forhis
hiswillwillingness
ingness nod
and consistency
consistency ta
toduty
dutyand
andthe
theChapel
Chapelseances
servers
toe
for their scudiness
readiness In
to nerve
serve at the altar.
altar.
In
In the
the field
field ef
of manic
music we
we are
are meat
most grateful
grateful to
to Tim
Tim Scott,
Scott,
who
who left en
us irTerw
in Term1,1,Mrs
MrsRabin
RobinBradley,
Bradley,who
whogiven
givesof
of
her time to play for the Prep. School
bee
Sclroal Service, Dr Peter
Muddas
Maddox cad
andWarwick
Warwick Dunham,
Dunham, whose
whose sensitivity
sensitivity an
on the
the
organ iuspiren
inspires us. Thauks
Thanks clan
also to the Chair
Choir members
membersfoe
for
organ
a jobwell
welldear.
done.They
Theygive
giveofoftheir
theirtime
timera
topractice
practice and
and
ojab
add
add a dhaeraioa
dimensionto
tonue
our wcrship
worship which weold
would hr
be lacking
lacking
they wew
werenet
nottheee.
there.
itif they
The 110001
floral decorations
always no
so
The
dncarutiaasof
ofthe
the Chapel
Chapel were always
beautifully
beautifully arranged
arranged by
by Roth
Ruth Lsngfned-Smith
Langford-Smith and her
artistic
remcmherrd. ItIt in
artistic abilities
abilities will
will be
be forcdly
fondly remembered.
is most
pleasing that
that aa ganap
group ef
of ladies
ladies headed
headed by
by Anon
Anne White
pleasing
base
havebeen
beenable
ableto
totake
takeever
overthis
thistank.
task.
As
re
As on
an Aaeglicrs
Anglican Church School we seek to scOrer
reflect on
Christian Faith
an open
open way, grounded in earpamte
corporate
Circistian
Faith in
lean
worship. Our lash
task in
is not
to preach but
live and
and
worship.
sat only In
bar to
relive
precline
af Seheol
practise thr
the Ganpel
Gospel in
in nil
all nsyeetn
aspects of
School life.
life.
Rev
Rev WHamenrttm,
W Howarth, Chaplain
Ciraplain
From the Registers
Holy Baptism
Italy
"Remiced
"Receivediota
intothe
thecomrgregatinn
congregation of
01 Christ's
Cloture flock."
Soak."
1994.
Lanise Hardman,
Iloadmes, Pearce
Peamu Eggert,
Egged, filly
1994: Dec 4 laliukyle
Mickyla Louise
Elly
Rggeet
Eggert
1995: Feb 26
20 Jock
loch Oates,
Oatm, James
lames Ryan Browning;
Banosing; May 7 Gina
Alice
May228Radney
Alice Rodgers; May
RodneySaseirsgtne
BarringtonBiemhleld:
Blomfield; Jaea
June 99
The
The corporate worship
wamhip of the
the School
Srhoal has been expressed
reyressed
through
through the
the Houre
House Services
Services an
onweekdays
weekdaysand
andSuodsyn.
Sundays.
Special services
services have
have brought
brought togather
together the
the wider
wider School
School
Special
errnrmunity
community - the Valcdietrrry
Valedictory Service far
for Yenr
Year 12,
12, the
the
Christmas Carol
Service foe
for
Chrintman
Carol Services,
Services, the
the Welcoming
Welcamiog Servics
Year 7usd
7 andother
othersew
newboys,
boys,the
theHety
HolyWork/Easter
Week/Easter Carol
Carol
Ysee
Services, the Anzac Eucharistand
andGeese
HouseOpea
Open Day
Day servservSorvims,theAarzsotuchuaist
ices. Duriog
During Lent
Lent ramid-weela
mid-week morning
morning service
service of
of the
the
ices.
Eucharist
nor sreaing
Eucharist was held cod
and also on one
eveningecctr
each meek
week
lames
JamesDnaid
DavidHeath.
Heath,Josatiros
JonathonCbreleu
CharlesRiryddereh,
Rhydderch, Duvid
David
Taiz6 nlyln
style service.
the apparronity
opportunitytoe
for
oa Tame
crevice. Both gave the
guided
guided arflecliso
reflectionand
andmeditation
meditationto
tothose
thosewho
whochose
choseto
to
come and
and strare.
share.
come
1995: March 11 Andrew
McLennan wrIt,
with Katherine
1995;
Aedarw Waine
Weiss McLrnnau
Al
Al the
the end
end ef
of Suer,
June,our
ourBishop,
Bishop,the
theRt.
Rt.Rev.
Rev.Poise
Peter
Chiswell
Chiswell came for Certhemotior.
Confirmation. Twesty
Twenty sis
six boys
boys from
from
Yearn
Years 7, 89 and
ned 10 mew
were presented
presented fee
for Confirmation
Confirmation-making their awrr
professian of faith
own profession
faith cod
and receiving
receiving the
the
laying-on-ofhands
handsby
bytire
the Bishop.
Bishop.
luyisg-ee-ot
We were pleased to welcome
August,
welrnme at worship
wembip during
duringAugast,
nisitcen
visitors from
from overseas
overseasschools.
schools.The
Thepresence
presenceofa/noona contirrgent
frrrmGordonstoun,
Gaedoantooa,Scotland
Scotlandadded
added greatly.
grently.Visitingent from
Visitors from
share hr
in tire
the
teen
from Salem
Salem School, Germany came to there
TyrrellI-Inane
House Open 0ay
Day Seeviro.
Service.
1ercll
The Chapel Choir,
direction of Dr Peter MadChair, under
cedar the directian
den
l)enhare, has eontinrrrd
antidox and Mr Worwich
Warwick Dunham,
continued the tradition of
of fiaae
fine choral
Schoolamrdfurthei
and further cfield.
afield.
ties
choral music
music both at
atSchaol
Poga
d2
Page 32
william
Iter3t, Curum
C,lmrs Sabry;
Sahey;Janet()
landS Orerglas
imryo Nash;
Nash;
William (3
Cotterill,
Douglas Joseph
July SI
30 Hale
HollyMae
MaeSwill,
Smith
taly
HolyMaatetmaray
Matrimony
Italy
"talent
"Joinedtagerhes
together by Grd."
God."
1994;
1994: Boa
Nov 12
12 PrIer
PeterLists
LisleSham
Shawmrtk
with Snannee
SuzanneElraabcth
Elizabeth
Drniela;
Daniels; Nec
Nov19
19Larry
LarryAOlrar
ArthurGaldnwustlry
Goldsworthy with
withDisarru
Dianna Ctare
Clare
Warden
Waedee
Mackenzie Finlayson; April 15
Susan
MackrrrareFistuynas;Ayeii
15 Simon
Si,aaa George
GeorgeCroft
Croftwith
oithSaaue
Annrnarts-uieoa;
Ashworth-Binns; April 22
22 Roger
Roger John
lobe Hamilton
Hamiltua with
with Leigh
Leigh
Rosalind Jenkins;
June 10
10 John Morton
with Oelrrdr
Belinda
Rossliad
irskma; Jeer
Martan Knox
hess with
GaiWolfer;
Wolfer; luae24
June 24Paul
PaulJeffrey
Jeffrey lfamiltou
Hamilton with Margaret
Tracy
f/ri
MsrgaretTrsry
f/arm/am,
Mawr sartnruby
Coombes, lauhest
Robert Edward Pollard with Regina Maree
Battersby
Confirmation
Caufirmahien
"Slrnrgthnned
"Strengthened by
by the Spirit"
1995: June
Juer 23 Thames
MurAnhur Abkntt,
Thomas Laurie MacArthur
Abbott, Stephen
Russell
Ceo/fray Gill,
Russell Blend,
Blood, Marray
Murray Challammbe,
Challacombe, Sum
Sam Geoffrey
Learellyr
LewellynPaul
PaulWsitnr
WalterGniffiths,
Griffiths, lames
James Dunid
David Heart,,
Heath, Andrew
Douglas
Jamm Joseph
luseph Lam,
Doaglas Joseph
lowph Nash,
Douglas Je5'rey,
Jeffrey, James
Lew, Douglas
leae:sry
Josretl,an Charles
Charles Rhydderch,
Rhyddeseh, Ross
Scan
Jeremy llsgh
HughPur;giiiiey,
Pengilley, Jonathon
Huh
Hill Ridgmay,
Ridgway, Alenia
Alexis Thnmaa
Thomas Mastin
Martin Rarayce-Mthu,ay,
Ronayne-Mahony,AtAlexanderFrank
FrankSmith,
Smith,Rirhuad
Richard Park
Park Ssemby,
Sneesby,Nathan
Nathanscram
Ronald
osmdea
lemea
JamesSymnndn,
Symonds, Sum
Sam Bindings
Richings Treiaas,
Treloar, Jasnm
James Colia
Colin Wruel,,
Wauch,
'tibreara
Chr:a0aa Atkinson,
Atkinson, James
lamar Jeffrey
JrefeeyDavid
Plaid Curtis,
Thomas Christian
Am,danw
RobedHeath,
Heel/a,Samuel
SamuelRobert
RobertWood,
Wood.David
Danid William
William
Andrew Robert
Crtteauiii,
Cotterill, Curum
CaromSabry,
Sabsy,Bradley
BmdieyJon
IanSanson,
Sanaes,Beujsmialasrpir
Benjamin Joseph
Sc
aye
Be Sargh
BurghSe
Snape
The Armidalian 2995
1995
Tkeflrrrridoliari
:
-
/lordrrrrr,talro,r
(.o,rr,e,roC
The
Arnadaltan Commutee:
Editorial
The Acetidalian
Armidalian Committee, which has
has iiraeessed
increased considerably in size this pear,
year, has enjoyed another busy end
and
fnitfel year.
year.Members
Memhersoftheowwitteoaredrawnfrom
fruitful
of the Committee are drawn from
candidates in
ie Years
Yeats 11 and
end 12
12 who
who demonstrate
demenstretenhitor
either
an interest
interest in
inliterature
literatureand/or
and/erector
whe are interested
intrretted
an
art or who
itt
tite computing aspects
mpocts of
ofArreidalics
995
in the
Armidalianucunitios.
activities. In
In 11995
they have organised and
and judged
judged aa aerarive
creative writing
writing corncom-
petitien:
carteoning and drawing competicowpetipetition; conducted a cartooning
lice;
tion; typed,
typed, edited
edited end
and compiled
compiled aa nubatueticl
substantial edition of
Writers' Bloc;
with the submission of aeration
Bloc; anointed
assisted with
creative
pieces to
te competitions;
competitions; and
end generally
generallyassisted
nrtsted with the
of the
the Scltoal
School tcnguzine.
magazine, aspectally
especially I/ru
the scanproduction af
seenciug
here employed afning of photographs. They have also been
ter schrral
rod at wrekenrin
library Manitora,
school and
weekends as Library
Monitors,rhrts
thus
prneidicg
providing an
an cn-goicg
on-goingreaviec
service to
to tire
the Schoal.
School.
Winners of
rrutivc Writing Crrwycti.
of The
The Armideliarr
Armidalian Creative
Competities
tollews:
tion were
were an
as follows:
Winner tl/12
11/12Division:
Division:Ralph
RalphMaockten,
Monckton,Rctrcea
Runner up:
up:
Winner
David 5-tolcotne
cadRandal
Randat Thomas,
Thomas, Winner
Winovr 9/10
9/Sf DiHulcome and
visine:
vision: Hcdlny
Hadley Wlrite,
White, Ruener
Runner up: Nigcl
Nigel Edwards, Winncr
Disisisa: Antic
tjhcadar, Rusner
Siyali
ner 7/8 Division:
Amir Ghandar,
Runner up:
up: Dean
Dara Siyali
David Craft,
Croft, Bert
Ben Evans, Neal
Highly Commended: Dcsid
Fannell,
Funnel], Harry
Harry Bridge,
Bridge, Pan!
Paul Gaden, Chris I/macer,
Brunner,1-larry
Harry
Haworth, James
Hawoath,
SemenHeath,
Heeds,Sean
free Knight.
All
All of
of these
these ectairs,
entries,and
andmany
manynstrso
more Prow
from across the
Sehaoi.
School, wstenobwittnd
were submitted to
to the
the Sydsey
Sydney Morn/ag
Morning Hecaldl
Herald/
Apple
Yonog Writer
Writer of
ofthe
theYrar
Apple Computes
Computer Young
Year Cewpatitioo.
Competition,
resulting in
is sine
of
nine students
students being
being awarded
awarded Crotificaten
Certificates of
TltoArnsrdsliosm
1975
The Armidalian 1995
TkeArsaidobarr
The Armidalian Committee
Bark
MR. Dtrrrcaa,
Back Rota:
Row: Ml.
M.J.Br-irsa,
Brims,KB
K.F.Htmrrc.
Hunt, M.R.
Duncan,
El.
E.J. Harceit
Harvey, NP
N.P.Bits/c
Birch
Smcorrd:
Mrs E.J. Wooloasert
Woolaston (Editor),
MrnE.J.
(Editor),S.R.
SR.
Seated:
Heath, S.
A. McGregor;
McGregoi;3.11
J.V
direr/c,
S. Palagyi,
Palagyi,A.
Churchill, TM. Hole,
Hole,Moo
Mrs H.
H. Krrig/rl
Knight
C/tcrrchill,
(Lilsrurrrorrj
(Librarian)
Commesdaties.TAS
ware certificates
certificates
Commendation.
TAS ectnatty
actually achieved more
thctr any
acy other
ctltnr school
sc/rantin
ie the
the State.
State. Those
These awarded
awarded cercar'
than
titicates
Nncl Funnell,
Pennrll, Ralph Monckton,
Msnektan, Rosy
tificates wear
were Neal
Rory
Williams, Dovid
David Hrticeme
Hulcome (Yeas
(Year 12),
12), Nioholcs
Nicholas Biretr,
Birch,
StoertHeetlt,AatdrcwMeGnegca,Aodrcw
Stuart Heath, Andrew McGregor, Andrew Sypkens
Sypkens (Year
11)
11) and
tod Simen
Simon Chappnll
Chappell (Year 10).
mid-year Cocteoniog
Cartooning Competition proved popular,
The otid-yror
with an eye-catching display,
display, which
which was
was mounted
mounted/c
in the
the
Library,
Wisncs of the
Library, etteacting
attracting aooaidarahto
considerable attcntimrs.
attention. Winner
SesiceDivisios
Dnaglas Nash
Senior Divisionwas
wasNielrolns
Nicholas Birds
Birch with Douglas
first in the Jonier
Junior Division. Many of ths
the eartoans
cartoons hove
have
breirrepraduced
been reproducedfee
foryuan
your enjoyment
enjoyment in
in Writers'
Writers' Bloc,
Bloc,
including several
srvnrel caricatures of teachers.
trechers.
Lutes
yera. students
stadests ware
Later in the year,
were r000nraged
encouraged to
to enter
enter the
the
AawidateThws
Armidale TownLibrary
Library Youth
Youth Pttetry
Poetry Competition.
Competition. TAS
sabtetitted
submitted over fifty of lbs
the nppsooimntnly
approximately two huudnad
hundred
entries received. Boys
Bays receiving
wceiving recognition
rreogtsitins were Randal
Rental
Thomas (Year
(Year 12),
12), Dean
Dean SErrates,
Streater, Scm
Sam Davis,
Davis, Rowan
Rowan
Ganner
Gunner (Year 11) and Lee
Lao Reid
Reid (Year
(Yrtr 7).
7). Many
Many thanks
ttr
Esglish teachers who enaonrcged
to the English
encouraged students to write
pmsr
ccmpetiticun. Two
Two poets
poets were
wnrs
prose and
and pcntsp
poetry for dtnse
these competitions.
alta/notred
also invitedto
tolhr
theSchool
Schoolto
toenodnot
conduct tvridng
writing work-shops.
Page 13
These
Chubb and
and Mr
MrJ00
Joe Manningknrn.
Massingham.
Those were
wore Mrs
Mm Val
Vol Chnbb
Their unnintanon
assistance was
wongreatly
grootly appreciated
epprociotod and
and enjoyed
enjoyod by
boys in
irr Years
Yoara 11
11 and
and 77 and
and by
by members
rnombcrn of
of The
Thn
Armidalian
Armidulian Cnmnrittee.
Committee. To
ToCompioto
complete tho
the your,
year, many
runny
mnmbnrsofofThe
Tim
Ardalion Committee
nrnmillor will
will bo
members
Armidalian
be enterentering The
The Independent
Indrpradrnl Maolhly
l'rono
MonthlyYonug
YoungWnitora'
Writers' Prose
Wailing Competition
Compelilion us
parr of
of their
tlreir work requirements
roquirnmonls
Writing
as part
Unit lkolnrnd
lnoht
for 2 Unit
Related English. I wish
wish thorn
them luck!
Tim
ion wonid
The production of
of Tho
The Aenida
Armidalian
wouldnot
notbe
bepossipossible without the
Martin Lovirrs
Levins who
bin
the timely
timely expertise
rupertiar of Marlin
overseenthe
lholayout
loyasl and
nod James
darnerWhite,
While, our
nor chief
ohief photogphorng.
oversees
raphor. Many
Many thanks.
thanks.Other
Olbor photographs
phulrrgraphsininthis
Ihir edition
odiline
rapher.
hove
bran provided
have been
provided by
by the
the Prep
Prep Snhnol
School Staff
Staff and
and Gear
GrantI
Harris. The
Tho latter
loller took
look ho
urrd
the magnificent
magnificent photograph
photograph used
on the cover
of tire
the nrngneino.
magazine. Thanks
to
no
novrr of
Tltanhs must
wnal also go In
Brebin
Barbie Connoh,
Connah, Meg
Meg Sudino,
Sadler, Lois
Loin Warden
Woodenand
sadBelinda
Beliuda
Ansl,s.k
Anstock o,
forlhnir
theirinvainohin
invaluableryping
typingussistonor,
assistance,relr,rn,I
reliabil-
geotnini to
In Helen Knight
iCuigirt
ity nod
and moral enpprret.
support. Ilam
am also grateful
cad
Saran Hoddinott
Iloddjnotl for
and Susan
fortheir
theirausinlonno
assistance or
as nob-editors
sub-editors
and especially
enyrnially Icr
Helenfor
for providing
providing sumptnunnorornto Helen
sumptuous mornlug
thranghnat the year. Thauk
ing tons
teas throughout
Thank pun
you alan
also to all
all memmembers of
of the
lire staff
slnif and
red nludent
suhrellod an
ibers
student body who submitted
articles
that we mighr
might oconratoty
accurately record the events
don no
so thai
evntrtoof
of
1995.
EJ
Ldilav
E JWoeiarnena,
Woolaston, Editor
Belenr
tire gift
grit
Below:"Chonia",
"Chook", (Macera
(MoreenMeredith),
Meredith, renei000
receives the
lrnrjrer )nckeafrnre
of a leather
jacket from r/te
the bane;
boys; here ,r,n'nr'rrledhv
presented by
Hugh
Sproat
r'.rthblr.enr
Il,i school function without such a wonderful support staff?
Hon
How could
could this
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Page 14
The Armidalian 1995
dnO5
Staff Valetes
Bill Howarth
Howmth 1975
1975-- 1995
1995
Bill
thai we report that after
aftanoa twenty year
It is with regret that
stay at TAS, our
moving oe.
on.
stop
ocr Chaplain, Bill Howarth, is movieg
Bill joined
(riced the
the staff
staff in 1975 as Sehaol
School Chaplain, broombecoming Master of the Junior
Janior School
Sehoal (later
(trier The Preparatory
School>
in 1980.
1985. He
He held
held this
this latter
lollerposition
pontiac uclil
School) in
until 1989.
I-tn
tacght Divinity
Divinity across
across all
all age
age groups
granps in
ie the School
He taught
for nil
all of the Iweaty
twenty years and Comoreece
Commerce for some of
thor
tiers.
that time.
Bill
leaves TAS
Bdl lettvcs
TAO to
tn take
Isbn up
op aa Parish
Parish in North
Noelh West
West TasTns-
mairia which
wInch is
is based
bonedon
onthe
the towns
inwas of Smithton
Smiihton and
mania
Stsolny. June, a librarian
tibrarias wita
Stanley.
who has washed
worked or
at NEGS and
Armidnla
Higit, hopes to
Ia undertake
uednriahe a little
lilile casual
reseat tibnarArmidale High,
librariacahip and
arid to assist Bill in his drriirn.
Thny leave
Inave three
ibrac
ianship
duties. They
children on
on the
the mainland:
mainland: Bryce,
Bryaa,wlro
is teacher-trained,
ioaahrs-imiord,
children
who is
irsahes BSL
pert-lime; Ian,
Ion, originally
originally aa primary
primacyschool
seheri
teaches
ESL part-time;
mactrue,isisordained
erdoinedand
andisison
rho Parteacher,
an assisiont
assistant priant
priest in the
ef Woy
Wey Woy
Wry where
ish of
where ho
he lines
lives wiih
with his wife Allison
tnsdacdaoghlce;
cad Roslyn
Roatyn is happily settled
sallied inthrmidole
and
daughter; and
inArmidale
with
wiih husband
hnsbaed Robert
Robert Sewell
Sewril and their two
iwo children.
ehildwo. We
Wa
osd June
Jane satisfaction and joy in ihaie
esaitiag
wish Bill and
their exciting
new endeavour.
Bather
erovrd to Arrrtidale,
Before Ira
he and his fnnnily
family moved
Armidale, Bill had
hens
Department of
at Education
Edacation teacher (1953-1955)
been tt
a Department
oath
until he
he undettoak
undertook tlrrolegiaal
theological rlodies
studies from
from 1956
1956 to
to 1958.
1958.
Following Ibis
this training, Bill was a parish priest in Sydocy
far alavoe
oaf aa teacher
Irousemaslerat
ney for
eleven years and
teacher aird
and housemaster
at
Waltaroi
mciWollaroi College in Orange far
for five
five years,
years, where,
where, incideatolly,
dentally, he teaght
taught Martin Dotes.
Oates.
As Chaplain, Bill naeatrraged
encouraged hays
boys to
to attend
attend oomwrtncommun-
ion services on special Help
Holy Days, especially during
Leat.
Lent. Qoint
Quiet services were held bet'ore
before school
soheol often
often durduring this period. During
Daring weekday chapel services,
services, Bill
Bill
variad
baiween services of
at daily office and
varied the fanetal
format between
freer, mere
more rsediiativs
meditativedeems
forms saab
such as
as Ihe
the Tame
Taize type
type seen'servieee.
niways there
there to
to counsel
aoussel and
and to
to support
sepport boys
hops
ices. He was always
its
dmes of grief and loss,
lam, for winch
will doubtless
doahlleas be
be
in times
which Ian
he will
remembered aSlevtienatelp
by many
macp Old Boys. Bill also
cisc
affectionately by
vary
valned the
the strong aheral
TAS.
very mnratr
much valued
choral trnditirra
tradition 01
at TAS,
especially lhr
Oastwpak chapel where
the aeneof
annual Visit
visit to Gostwyck
the choir sang
savg Evensong.
Eveaseng.
Alt
Bill reacts
countsas
asspecial
specialhighlights
highlightsof
ofhis
hisynara
years or
at TAS the
officiating at the weddings of
ol Old
Did Boys and
and the
Ike baphapliters
altildean.He
He was
was particularly
particularly pleased
plrared to
tismsofofthem
their children.
havn
beca made oa
have been
an hanarory
honorary member at
of the
the Old
Old Boys
Boys'
Ueiarr
19f3. Bill attn
addiliec of the
Union in 1983.
also says
says that
that liar
the addition
Lyehgale,
Lychgate, denoted
donated in 1994 by the OBU.
OBU, to the Chapel
grounds has enhanced the whole
whole area
area markedly.
markedly. He
Hornremembers fonrdly
ritemissions
mivaiaasconducted
cosducted at
aITAS
fondly the
TASthecagln
through
the years, particularly nor
one held
held in
in the
the early
early 1970's
1970's wbeo
when
oa group
grnap of tharrlogical
theological sladerrts
students from SI
St Jeha'v
John's Coltaga,
College,
Marpetlr
caste foe
sentMorpeth came
for a Holy Week naissioe,
mission, lalcieg
taking servinns,
troahing in
in the
the class
class room
roam and
and visiting
visiting boys
bays in
in the
the
ices, teaching
boarding hoases.
are eacent
houses. Ama,
Also, Ike
the amore
recent nrissia,t
mission coincondarted
Dieralar of
of Youth
Tooth in
ie the Dioducted by
by Brellrer
Brother James, Director
cese of Newcastle, in 1994
1994 was
was partioclorly
particularly memaroble.
memorable.
Bill also fondly
feodlp arerlls
an Old
Old Boy
Bap of
of the
ito Salteol
recalls ilaai
that an
School
and duty
duly master,
easier, Roger
bier what
what he
be
Roger Zohech,
Zohrab, asked him
should do Ia
to became
become a pried.
priest.Hr
Hewent
wentan
onlobe
lobeordvmsnd
ordained
atcd
i5 now
110wthe
thaRector
RearerofafGosford,
Gesford, much
macit to
in Bill's daand is
de-
A.
A reflective
rcjtcat,na Bill
Ott, Howarth
ll,.'o,,ritt
Tim Scott
The
and students
at aITAS
TAS were
Tim staff
siaff ontd
sladamrns
momequally
equallydismayed
disnreyrd to
to
loaro that
thnl energetic
energetic and
aed ubiquitous
obiqoitans Tim Scott
Scoll would be
learn
lntrvingthe
lireschool
schooltoIntake
ttrkn
curarein
incomputing
nrmpctisg
leaving
upuyrsnw
a new career
at UNE
had beers
been with
school
ml
UNEin
in Term
Term 11995.
11993. Tim
Tita had
wiih the acknol
since working
warhingasuse
dutymaster
mastrainleTyrrell
TyreeliHouse
boss in
in 1980
1988
since
a duty
red hits
barn keasly
and
has been
keenlymiunad.
missed.
Tim was appointed
appaioied as
nsna mosia
teacher in
in 1983,
8983, rising
ristag to
to
music teacher
nbademanding
demandingposition
positionofofDirector
Dir-clarof
afMusic
Musicin
inTerm
Term
the
111,1987.
1987.He
Hrwas
wasone
oneofofthe
lbsmain
mainforces
forcesbehind
belliedfundbedIII,
roising efforts
nifoats for
geethe
thenew
aew Music
Music building,
building. travelling
troveiliug
raising
lire TAS
TAS Big Bartd
in noise
macny from tire
widely whIr
with the
Band to
raise money
the
light.
'TAS
baud, which
whiair
`TAS family'.
family'. Net
Noteely
onlyhod
hadhe
hedenoloped
developednba
the band,
Bill was also involved
ievalvnd in many other
ether facets of School
Sahoal
life. From
Pram 1975
1975101988
Cadet
to 1980 be
he was
was oa member of the Cadet
Unit in Ilia
dewaediag sales
the demanding
roles of Qaariarmaslcc
Quartermaster and Administeanve
Officer. He
He coached
ranched soccer and
and was
was at
ci one
oar
ministrative Officer.
lima
bed aa
time muster
master in ehorge
charge of the
the sperl.
sport.i-Iealsa
He alsoyour
coached
iiltlr
little swimming
swimmingrind
and cricket,
cricket,mainly
mainlyinintire
thejarnior
junior yoans
years
01numerous
aumerorrsArmidale
Aemidainfunctions
fcnetient including
icelrrdiug the
the
played at
UNE
the local Agsiaollurai
Agricultural Sltonv,
Show, but
UNB May Ball and dre
bat he
ha
had elsa
andled
ledthe
thesmaller
smaller TAS
TAOJazz
Jam group
group
also iniiiomed
initiated and
whicis
esjayesl similar
similar success
success in
in the
the local
roof aeon.
Three
which enjoyed
area. These
batrds
laser not
aol nely
piousbands have
only provided
provided nemernus
numerousmanes
hours of pleasore
ure to the lanai
local eammovity
community hal
but have
have provided
provided aa vaInvaluable performance
yanfo.onoc aatint
ha many dozens
forces of aspiring
outlet foe
for the
aspiring
attended TAS in the last dnadecjazz musicians who have etiendad
ode,
ide has olsu
ade. He
also successfully tanght
taught Music
Music in
tot-ISC
HSC level
and has
hot had the
firesatisfaction
sotislaatioeofnfsaaing
studantsmove
mayaon
rn
seeing students
to aoosrcvatnria
conservatoria and many of them on scholarships.
of the School.
School. Up
Upautil
until his
his triple by-pass surgery
surgsry in
iv 1989,
1989,
he was nlsnr
an active
retive member
mnwhae of the TAS
also an
TAS Music
Music Hnli
Hall
a familiar atglrt
sight at
troupe. Bill's
Bdl's wife June has also been
hrettnfaectlior
TAS
TAS in
in the
the capacity
capacity of
of mother
mother rod
andseamstress
seamstressfoe
for GilGilbert
red nlher
predactirss.
bert and Sailivon
Sullivan and
other productions.
TtreArneidolmnn
J99S
The Armidalian 1995
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Pm
entraTimwas
wasalso
alsovary
very heavily
heavily involved
involved in the other extracurricula musiaal
Sheschool.
sohool.In
Is particular
partiaular he
he
musical onpeats
aspects of the
was as
an juanlnable
invaluable musical
musical director
director for
for Jhar
Jim Graham's
highly entertaining annual music
masia halls and
and for
for the
the many
many
other school draraatia
dramatic and
and musianl
musical parfoemances,
performances, moor
most
aetobly the
tha light operas of
ad Gilbert
Gilbert and
and Sullivan.
Satlivan. He sang
snag
notably
with the sahorrl
chair and with Ira
school choir
the TAS
TAS Singers,
Singers, ond
and
greop. He played
also a popular 'barber-shop' oingiog
singing group.
argus for the choir,
chair, in
is ahapel
the organ
chapel services and in the
weekly assembly, also asecoging
variaty of vrosioel
arranging a variety
musical
items on
tarter occasions.
on ehene
these latter
well above
nhevr state averages. His very
very dramatic
dramatic and
and enterraterwell
taming teaching
ranching style
style will
wilt be missed
missad by students,
studontu, many
many
taining
ysuogre ness
of the younger
ones of
of whom
whom mny
may not cow
now hove
have tiro
the
opportuaily to discover
disnover the literary
litetery joys
jays of his favourite
opportunity
tent, The
'lbs Cotatrer
is the Rye! Nesdims
text,
Catcher in
Needlessto
toany,
say, his
his nrrlcolleagues in
inthe
theEnglish
EnglisltKey
KeyLearning
Lerror'ogea,
leagues
Area,will
willatso
also mine
miss
his lively
tivety and warm
muempresence.
peesesre.
Elsewhere in
Tern was
mason
in the
the scianeL
school, Tim
an enthusiastic manmastar-in-charga
rho Motor
Motor Maintenance
Maintroonre activity
activity often
oltea
ter-in-charge of the
seen rushing
mshieg them
plaar to place in greasy overalls with
from place
mobile phone in
in active
active position.
position.He
Heacted
rated as
asan
asafficient
efficient
stodonin in
inna oremerable
bus driver, ferrying students
memorable fashion
fashion doom
from
veeas
rrfhis
hisduties
riotirrrn
venue to
to venue,
venue, rod
and was
was rapnaiaily
especially fond of
in
farrying the Big Band,
Bond, and
end later, the wider school comferrying
munity, to tire
hr September. He
FIr coached swimthe snow in
ming aed
and sqarsh
squashininnortier
earlieryear-s
yearsmuir
withIho
the schrrrri
school hat
but
concertsatcd
reiro-cnrriootae music
manic responsibilirrnpooeibiticoncentrated Cu
on his extra-curricular
tim
ties in later years. Tim ntso
also proved to be on
an invaluable
head man'
wan' to Martie
computieg, an
errarea
area
'right hand
Martin Levine
Levins irr
in computing,
of inresasiag
to Tim
Tim in
is the 1990's. He
Ho taught
taught
increasing inrerant
interest to
cewpating
nod in conjunction
orrejaration with
computingatossen
classes aiarrgsidn,
alongside, and
mania,
music, afire
oftenrmpteying
employingcampnrnr
computerinaheelogy
technologyirr
in rho
the
tsnclrirrg
asic composition.
oomyrmikev.
teaching of m
music
Firrally,
manarrmainstay
rnniestoyininTyrrell
5rsstt Honsr
Finally, Tim was
House for
for tIre
the
fifiern
fifteenyears
yearsof
ofiris
his aSsooiciiarr
association with the boys there beremiug
1956 and
md lilliog
comingTyreelt
Tyrrell i-tense
House Deputy in 1986
filling this
time-coasamiag
antil his
hit depertime-consuming bat
but rewording
rewarding position until
departore.
ture. Hewitt
He willbe
befondly
fondlyremembered
remembered by
by all
all hrrys
boys at TAS
but
but portioularly
particularly by the ntodrnts
students of
of music
music nod
and by
by Tyreoli
Tyrrell
House
arbor talented
isireted jodiHouse boarders,
boarders. ItIt mill
will lobe
take .srverot
several other
individnots
viduals to fill all of Tim's
Trm's roles
roim at
at TAS.
TAS.Beside
Srsidr Trm
Tim in
all
wash at
it TAS
all kin
his work
TAS was his wife, Beernias.
Berenice. Chcrurieg,
Charming,
sopport'
us, and
supportive,
and acenreibstor
a contributorlao,
too,lrrtoalt
alltirot
thatboo
her hypeshypernativr
active hnsbred
husbandooderiook.
undertook.We
Wewish
wishtirew
themborir
both wall
well irr
in
tire
forum and
and hope
hops to
Incontinue
nostinneto
tones
very often
often at
at
the future
see them very
TAS.
Mark Harrison
TASi5
yet another
another long-term
leng-tosmmember
mnmhorofnfstaffwiih
TAS is toning
losing yet
staff with
the announcement
ossenurrmeet that
thatMnrts
Mark isis In
to take
take up the pesitino
position
of Coordinator of English, History aed
and LO'l'E
LOTE at Celsossy
Calrossy
Tamworthinin1996.
1996.Meek
Markjoiced
joinedtIre
the slctf
staffni
at TAO
TAS iv
in
in 'thwwarth
iSfi,
1981,having
havingprevinosly
previouslyetreoded
attendedthe
the School
School thom
from 1970
to 1975. Apart feern
ens your
lsrEurope
Surrrprand
ard Japan
Jrpoe
from a one
year trip to
in
tooght for
faranhoet
in 1905
1985 when he taught
a short time
time ctirelstnd
at FeintedSchool,
School,
Mark hm
incaatatTAS
TAS and
aed another who
has hoan
been aa fnmilriae
familiar face
wilt
niadrat atTAS,
will be sadly missed. While an student
at TAS,Mack
Mark was
aa member
member of
of Breaghion
BroughtonGoose,
House,then
thenaasenior
seniorboordieg
boarding
ironsr,
sindeel of Jim Graham and
ned Ralph
Rriph Hont.
house, a-sd
and aa student
Hunt.
David Teppia
Toppincod
andGrant
GrantHeroin
Harrismerr
werednry
dutyroasters
mastersntattim
the
School
School 01
at that time.
Mark cams
0f EngErgcame lathe
to theSohuol
Schoolprimarily
primarilyan
as aa maciron
teacher of
Itoh
hut has
her shown
shows cnnniderabis
lish but
considerable versatility by also teaching History, Geography, French asd
Ho
and Genosal
General Studios.
Studies. He
resets
rose torhe
thepesiben
positionof
ofHumaoities
Humanities Coordinator
ooedioeter and more
mare
intety,
tkn introduction
iniredentian of
of Key
Ifay Learning
Learning Areas,
Arros,
lately, with the
English
English cod
and LOTE
LOTE Coordinator.
Coordinator. Dune5
Duringhis
hislime
timeininIkano
these
pesitines,
positions,the
thedrpartmeets
departmentsruder
underhis
hiscore
carewere
wereseep
veryfofavnarnbly
Drpertmser of
vourably irrspeored
inspected by iho
the Department
ofSchool
SchoolEdrrEdu-
online
cation and HSC English enscits
results have continued to be
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--
,tlrrrerla-'
Mark
Harrison
In the
theboarding
bosedieg
marMark
Sr .....as'
I"some
- 0, time
In
area,
was for
attached
.............d
10Dangar
DesgueHouse
Germsasasitsusdeputy
orputyhouse
Inane master
master (1986)
(t99b) mrd
to
and
-
hoanearnstee (1987-1990).
(1907-i 990j. He
He was
was very wellthen as the housemaster
methis
shinposition
pcnitioeasashis
hisempathy
rmpethy with
with the
rite boys,
keys, esen.
suited to
pecially the yravger
youngerboys,
boys,has
hasnlreays
always been
been Very
very strong.
Hr
ihoseaghty
He says he trade
had a great
great time in this position, thoroughly
rejeyisg
enjoyinghimself,
himself.tie
Hehod
hadpreviensly
previouslybeen
beenuttochad
attached l,r
to
Runs
Hease r'o
irs inaugural
inaugural years.
yoosn.In
is later
Inter years
years he
hn has
has
Ross House
in its
bero
aloe, finding
Yror 10
been no
an Abbott Honor
House tutor,
finding Iris
his 1994 Year
later
tutor gmup
group particularly
particularly memorable
memorable ned
and enjoyable,
enjoyable, ond
and
a Bronghlno
postomt care
noseduties
datirs
Broughton hnosr
house tutor,
tutor, whero
where kin
his pastoral
were
were again
again focused
focused on
on Year
Year 7.
7. Moth's
Mark's years
years or
at TAS hnvr
have
been
gcuuiur aneccrs
been chasaclerised
characterised by a genuine
concern for
for boys
boys cud
and a
grert
wilt be sorely
semly
great iorerest
interest in them an
as individuals. He will
missed by many.
Mork
Mark has
hun been
heoninvolved
revolvedwith
withaabroad
broad range
mngr ef
of uports,
sports,
couching
nrioksl and
red mgby
coaching cricket
rugby initially
initially nud
and then moving on
to trnsis,
tennis,baoketbcll
basketball and
and swimming.
swimming.Rogrediog
Regardingthe
theonactivities yssgsam,
program, he
he was
was nnigioally
originally i000lvod
involved with the
tisitim
srninr
involved with
with Year
Ysor7yAclivisenior cadets bat
but become
became involved
Activitire
ho became
becomehouse-master
homr.mcstrr of
ties svhee
when he
of Dangor
Dangar Hnuse.
House.
Hr
He was alsn
also shrn
oftenaamember
memberof
of the
the choensic
chorus inIhe
the 'annoal
annual
Mosia
Music Hall.
No dunbr
Musk's wife Genevieve will be relieved robe
doubt Mark's
to be
shifting bane
shy is
is Strategic
Stmtegiv PlanPica.
base to Tarnworrh
Tamworth mhnrn
where she
tdrrg
Masager for the Tammonib
City Council.
Council. She had
ning Manager
Tamworth City
barn
he
been oa frequent
frequent errmmrrtse.
commuter. Mark's mother mf
willI also be
TlrrAr'roidahan
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glad to have him a little closer to home. Mark will probably wind his way northwards quite often as he is midway through
through aaLaw
way
Law degree at UNE and will not pass by
the opportunity to visit. We wish him well in his exciting new position.
Mary Strang
lAS in
Mary joined the teaching staff at TAS
inTerm
TermLI,
II, 1987
to teach languages. She has taught French, Japanese and
Qennan to Prep School students,
students, French
French to
to Year
Year 10
10 in
in
German
the Secondary School and Japanese to the Year 123 Unit
level. She has been a loyal and long-serviiig
long-serving tutor in
Dangar House (formerly Broughton House) and a tennis and basketball coach. Mary has enjoyed many memorable outdoor experiences while involved in Year 7 Activities and Pioneers, most notably becoming lost at least
iii aa thunderstorm
thunderstorm in
in the
the company
company of
of the
the
twice, once in
unflappable Tony Keech! As a reward for these endeav-
Wafter Sprinkle
Walter
Walter joined
joined the
the teaching
teaching staff
staff at
at TAS
lAS as
Walter
as a protein
protem
teacher filling in for, and then replacing, our late
late Deputy
Deputy
Headmaster, Mr
Mr Jim
Jim Holland.
Holland. Walter
Waiterproved
poved himself to
Headmaster,
be a very flexible and versatile
versatile member
memberof
ofstaff,
staff,teachteaching English to Years 7 and 10 and History to an advanced
Year 10 class. He was extremely
extremely popular
popularwith
withhis
hispupupils, teaching in an entertaining
entertaining and
and extremely
extremelyenthusienthusiIlls competent marking of eighty-five perastic manner. His
suasive speeches by Year
Year Ten
Ten students
studentswill
willlong
longbe
begrategrate-
fully remembered by the other English teachers!
teachers! His
His
breadth of knowledge in the area of Modern History
History was
was
also witnessed with some degree of awe by his peers.
peers.
Walter also very ably trained
trained basketball
basketballteams
teamsand
andasassisted with the coaching of the GPS Athletics squad. His
competence in these
these areas
areaswill
willbe
bemissed
missedasaswill
willhis
hisexexpertise and cheerful company on Pioneers' excursions.
He also cheerfully
cheerfully assisted
assistedwith
withother
otheractivities,
activities,particuparticu-
her of a compass, whistle and a packet of salt (for
larly in acting as square-dance organiser for a junior
wife. Judith. We wish Walter
social together with his wife,
leeches) Mary's
enthusiasm will
will
leeches!)
Mary's infectious
infectious laughter and enthusiasm
be missed
missed in
in the
theStaff
StaffCommon
Omrnon Rooni.
her well
well
be
Room. We wish her
in her ambition to prioritise her family in her life and to
have a well earned rest from teaching. Her son Russell
is currently studying Commerce at UNSW and daugh-
every success in his quest for full-time employment
employment as
as aa
teacher and hope to enjoy his company again at TAS in
the future.
ter Emily, one of the first girls to attend the TAS Prep
School, is a student at NEGS where she is in Year 9.
Katrina Kirkby
Kirkby
Katrina has been
been employed
employedatatTAS
TASasasaapart-time,
part-time,temtemporary assistant in the Prep School working with Grade
5 and Jeff Robinson
Robinson where
whereher
herassistance
assistancehas
hasbeeti
beenininvaluable. She is currently
currently enrolled
enrolled in
in aaBachelor
Bachelorof
ofEduEdu-
ours the Bursar's staff made a special presentation to
Helen Knight
Helen is sadly leaving TAS after three and a half years
as Scheol
position as
as
School Librarian. She is to take up the position
College Librarian at the Cumberland Campus of The
University of Sydney where the Faculty of Health Sciences is located. She had come to TAS having served
cation degree at the University of New England.
England. We
We wish
wish
for thirteen years as the Serials' Librarian at Sydney
Lindsay was employed in
in aa part-time
part-time temporary
temporaryposiposition on the teaching
teaching staff
staff from
fromApriJ
April 1994.
1994.1-Ic
He taught
taught
Technical Drawing and Industrial Arts in the Industrial
Arts Department, sharing his practical expertise with the
weJl-kiiown professional
professional wood turner
boys. He is a very well-known
whose work has been recognised nationally. He had
had
served the School as Artist in Residence in 1993.
1993. As
As he
he
is still involved in extra-curricular activities based in the
Technics room, we are sure to continue enjoying his
company.
University where she was in charge of all journal publications. Apart from this valuable experience in librarianship, Helen had also been a consultant to the l-lornsby
Hornsby
- Ku-ring-gai Area Health Service,
Service, being
being employed
employed to
to
design a library information centre for the group. While
living in the Taree district, Helen had enjoyed growing
vealers on her family farm with
with husband
husband Will,
Will, operating
operating
a Cookie Man franchise and being the Divisional Field
Officer for the Census in that area.
While at TAS, heLen
Helen has been occupied with changing
changing
the physical
physical layout
layout of
of the
theLibrary,
Library,with
withfully
fullyimplementimplementing all modules of the Oasis computer system, revising
all Library policies,
policies, procedures
proceduresand
andfiles,
files,and
andwith
withupupdating the collection, especially in the area of fiction.
She has also enjoyed being involved in the planning
stages
of the new Information Centre. Recently, a library
stages of
monitor system has been
been successfuly
successfuly implemented,
implemented,enensuring greater student
student involvement
involvement in
in their
their library.
library.1-klan
Helen
also taught library research skills to students and was a
devoted tutor in Ross House where Year 7 and 8 boys
often benefited from her quite superior cake-cooking
skills. She has
has been
been an
an invaluable
invaluahl assistant
assistant editor
editor on the
Armidalian and a sympathetic ear to quite a few library
regulars. We
We wish
wish Helen,
Helen, Will,
Will, Sean
Seanand
andClare
Oare every
regulars.
success in their new city adveiiture.
adventure.
her studies
studies and in her future career as a
her well
well in
in her
teacher.
Lindsay Dunn
Helen
Helen Toppin
Toppin
Helen was employed at TAS in July 1994 as a tempotemporary part-time relief teacher to take the classes of Ms S
Hoddinott who was on maternity leave. While she was
here, Helen very capably instructed
instructed classes
classes in
in Years
Years 7,
7,99
and 10 English and provided remedial tuition to boys.
Helen extended her pupils in imaginative ways.
ways, especially in the area of teaching
teaching Drama
Drama as
as part
part of
of the
the EngEnglish curriculum. She is now happily teaching English at
Guyra
Guyra -- we
we wish
wish her
her well
well in
in her
her endeavours.
endeavours.
Luke Wilson
Luke
Luke taught
taught part-time
part-time at
atTAS
TASin
inTerm
Term11,
II, 1995, filling in
for
for Rod hail
Hallwho
whowas
wason
onlong-service
long-service leave.
leave. He
He taught
taught
Personal
Personal Development,
Development, Health
Health and
and Physical
Physical Education
Education
throughout
throughout the
the school
school and
and assisted
assisted in
in coaching
coaching basketbasketball.
had come
come to
to TAS from the Australian
ball. 1-le
He had
Australian College
College
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of
Education as
of Physical
Physical Education
as aa trainee
trainee teacher with a wealth
of coaching
coaching expectenoc,
experience, especially
especially in
in basketball
and
basketball and
eagby
rugby Iragac.
league.
Mark Bromley
Mark taught Manic
Music pert.riwc
part-time at TAS during 1995
1995 ably
ably
emitting,
assisting, sod
and than
then for
for a timr
time crplaciag,
replacing, Tim
Tim Scott
Scott in
in the
classroom,
classroom. lIe
Healso
alsocssisled
assistedicr
in looking
looking afire
after the diverse
prriparrltcstaffrng,
peripatetic staffing,norm
extracurricular
curriculartnasic
musicand
andTAS
TASSuez.
Jazz.
Mark
Mark bad
had previously hoer
been Artist
Artist in Residence
Rrnideovc being
bring a
noliceally
nationally meognised
recognised classical
classical guitarist.
guitarist.
Janelle
Brizel
janelle Braze!
Jan ably filled the position of
of Relief
Ilalief Nursing
Nursing Sister
Sister in
ho School Sick Bay from Sore
the
June 1994 until April
April 1995.
1995.
Jan was very
very involved
involvedwith
withcoring
caringtbr
forfire
Jon
thebrrys
boys and, in
hot
her poevinan
previous time at
at 'LAS,
TAS, slav
also assisted
assislod as
orea rugby
rugby anti
and
cricket coach, gaining Ike
the boys' respect
rrspral and
end affection.
tffrctien.
David Negus
I
Afleru
Iraving usia
After a sheet
short hoar
time OtTAS,
at TAS, David is leaving
us totchr
take up
up
a positioa
position caacking
coaching swiratniag
swimming ot
at national competition
camyctitivo
level. He had come
aerne to
hoar
us mint
with 18 years expevievue
usaa
experience as
Physical Training
Traieirg ltrsleuclor
ia the Navy, cuprniroce
Instructor in
experience as
oa full-time
flaIl-timeswimming
smimmiugcoach
coachand
nodea degree
degrer in
in Sports'
Sports' Sub
Sciacre.
ence.While
WhileatatTAS,
TAS,David
DavidIran
hasmesa
mostvrrmpvteorly
competently nuasmanagrd
Ceatm, considerably
oomidrwbly eupaoding
aged tire
the TAS Spools
Sports Centre,
expanding ito
its
senvivrs
ha Asmidale
services to the
Armidale community,
community.I-Ic
He bus
has oporotod
operated
sacavssfal
successful swimming schools, assisted with
with the
the AlligeAlligatoss
swiatmirg clnb,
adtttlfitness
fineus courses
tors swimming
club, cottdualod
conducted adult
acumen and
aod
ran
run holiday activity camps for primary end
and secovdary
secondary
students. We svistr
David and
and his
his wife
wife Rosin
Rssic .snnvvrm
wish David
iv
success in
their new
sew rudvavones.
endeavours.
Chris Long
Chris Came to TAS aSa
as aresident
residenttutor
tutorininTyreehl
Tyrrell House
House
under the GAP
student scheme.
undee
HAP studeol
svhvme. He had
bud previously
previounly been
brett
stenlevs at
at Loretto
LnrsereoininScotland
Suaaaadwhere
where he
ha wan
a student
was au Prefect
and Cuptain
Captain of the
the First XV. While at TAS he assisted ie
in
the General Office,
Office the Praror
OSicv, the
the Prep
Pmp School
Sehuol
Front Office,
and the
Ond
the Library.
f.ibraey, He
He also assisted with rugby training
uensinnu.
sessions.Nb
His cheerful
cheerful smile
smile nod
ftc
and lively intemst
interest lot
in the
school
school und
andits
itsinuhabisonts
inhabitants wnrcawvlcnwc
were a welcomeaddition
addition to
to
life at
at TAS.
TAS. We
We wish
wish him
rim well
well in Iris
chesrveodeavururs.
his chosen
endeavours.
Peter Orange-Bromehead
Peter was
won only
only with
with us
as for
for ua short time
siror during
during 1994
1994 as
area
Hr came
GAP student. He
came to
rsigglrnwicle School
Sahool
to TAS
TAS via
via Giggleswick
in Skipton, furrlk
North Ynelashirewbera
Yorkshire where he
ho was
monaa School
School Pee.
Prefrvt
fect and
and Head
Head of
of House. He had tIne
also bees
been studyiog
studying Art
Art
in
in York
York and
and hopes
hopes to
to tvavh
teach in
in the
While at
at TAS,
TAS,
the fuarise.
future. While
Peter
Peter was
was also
also employed
employed io
in the
the General
General Dffice
Office end
and the
Library. He became iavelneuJ
in the
the fuller life
involved in
lifo of the
salted
parrinipaliov in
schoolpeinsosily
primarily lhtostgti
through participation
iv the Centenary
Menie
which he
hr thoroughly
thoruaghty enjoyed.
evjoysd.
Music Hall which
It'liaubetln
Ploolaseort
Elizabeth Woolaston
Staff Salvetes
Di Threlfall
Di spout
spent sot
six and aa half
half yaauu
years at TAS iv
in lbs
thedeurruvdivg
demanding
position of Enrolments Secretary. Iii
In this rapacity
capacity she
wadesaspecial
postural care and
made
special effort
effort to
to poovide
provide pastoral
asd friendship to newly
rawly arrived Asian students
studeals and
ond to
lathe
the yaangve
younger
bays
boys is
in the
the boarding
boarding Itensen.
houses. She eflee
often invited
invited slcdevls
students
to her ltomc
home cc
or provided neaeishing
nourishing homo_enaking
home-cooking for
taboo
them. Di also
also spent
spent many
many valuable
valuablelt,unrs
hours werkiog
out'
working volnolaeily
untarily is
in the
the Sahuol
SchoolClottaing
Clothing Pool
Pool with Rosemary
Rosemary
Moeshall.
Marshall. She bus
has left TAS
TAS In
to become
become College
etloge ScoreSecretar9
tary of
Wright College
if Wrighe
Callepa at UNE.
UNII. Her sos
son Attn
Alan is
is currangy
Psychology at
at Newcastle
rently studying Seivoce
Science Psychology
tloiNewcastle Univvrnilyand
end older
aidre son
son Wayne
Wayne works
wackufor
for the
liv Depnenmetnt
versity
Department
of
of Defeaov.
Defence. We
We wish
wish her
her wolt
well in
in hee
her cciv
positive.
new position.
Moreen Meredith
Meredith
Pew
Few peopla
people at TAS would know who Mareev
Moreen Meredith
Meerdihir
is, but
knows who Chook in,
us,
bet everyone
rvnryoea knorns
bat they
they are,
ceo, in
is, but
faut,
Itt years of happy, loyal and
fact, the same psruart.
person. After 18
wonderful survive
service Ia
to the
the School
School and
wonderful
and the
the bays
boys (who
(who were
her real love)
tune) Chook
Chrrokaelired
irtAugest.
retired in
August. Doe
Onevote
can got
get some
some
idea of the affection the entire School community felt
prerair who received
rereivrd presentations
for this very special person
pcvncnlariann
fmas
from the stuff
staff (tcaohiag
(teaching and ancillary),
ancillary), Old Buyu
Boys and a
leather
arelorbike) from
leather janbet
jacket (Par
(for her motorbike)
from the
boyn.
the boys.
Pugc
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Tony Wilkinson
Tony came
came to
toTAS
'LASasssarvplavemeot
vesior EconomEcaaotua replacement foe
for senior
ivy
machoe,Keith
KeithBrown
Brawn who
who has been
ics teacher,
been etsjayisg
enjoying long.
longservice leavo
leave iu
in Europe. While Coaching
at TAS,
TAR, 'Limp
teaching at
Tony
has taken classes in Eoonomicu,
Economics, Commerce,
Busionus
Commerce, Business
ho has earned
Studies and Cnrmpotingwlrera
Computing where he
eaaaud the
the respect
af
of his students. Hr
He has
has bought a wealth
weatih of
af experience
espruiencero
to
ltnvisg ranghr
TAS, having
taught for 24 years
yearn both
buIlt in
io Australia
Aostrntia and
ThtoArasidaliann
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aim aaFlying
oversees. Tony is also
Flying Officer
Officer with
with theAirfuron
the Airforce
Reserve and has conducted four wheel drive safari tours.
soccer in the sporting urrira
arena
He has enjoyed coaching severe
nod
bosch with
wish the
the Surf
Surf Life Saving group
and escaping so
to the beach
Ott
Activities Days.
on Activities
He has also committed
committed himself
himself whntchcoetedly
wholeheartedly to the
care of boys in ljtreof
Tyrrell1House
case
Houseas
as their
their Deputy
Deputy Housementor.
His lively
lively stories,
stodm, when
master. His
taken from the very tong
long aud
and
voried
varied esprriencns
experiencesofofhis
hispest,
past,bevy
haveenlivened
enlivenedthe
the010ff
staff
common room during
daring many a lunch
lends hour.
I
c
Phil Creen
Green
Phif
He and
uod his
his wife
wife
Phil is the enwAsnisront
new Assistant Buonas
Bursar at0ITAS.
TAS. He
Choryl
yearn and
end Phil
Phil feels
feels
Cheryl have lived is
in Aewidafe
Armidale foe
for 10 years
titer
ucc close
afeso to
to being
being regarded
eegsrded as
nolocals.
roofs. Phil has
that rhcy
they are
four child
children
enthusiast.
four
see and is a keen golfer
guifre and soccer enrhusiast.
Ho
He roman
comes to TAS with an accounting cad
and office
office moemanagement background.
agonrettt
backgmund.
I
Barnier
Anna Barnier
Anna
rho Administration
Adustoisreatioc staff.
Anna has
has joined
joinedthe
theeanlas
ranks uP
of the
Site
wifo of Old Boy,
Boy. David and
red is filtieg
She is the wife
filling the
the solo
role
Academic Tuition
Tuition Secenlaty.
Secretary. Atsttc
Anna has three
young
of Acodeotia
there yauog
children: Tom,
Tom, Sum
Sam cod
andIfRebecca.
children:
ehevea.
Jeff Robinson
Jeff has joined the Prep
He wan
was raised and
Joff
Peep School
School staff.
staff Ho
aed
educated in Tcmworth
Tamworth ond
and graduated
Armidale
edoccled
gsedcnted from the
theAomidafc
of Advancededucation
educationicin1990.
1990.Dctirsg
During the
the taut
last
College ofAdvauced
five years, Jeff has taught
tsnghl at various schools in
io the
Tomwoedt
Tamworth District. As
As wolf
well as
as being
being ou
an ectivo
active mstmhoe
member
in the Prep
in duties
Peep School,
Sahoef, Jeff
Jeff is
is also engaged
rogagod irt
dutios in
ie
Breafhroe House.
Broughton
Carolyn Allen
Cumlyutoaahen
Carolyn teaches Music lathe
in theProp
Prep scitacl
school whero
where tha
the sub1000
rearingto
100cm
brights under
ject isivsoaring
new heights
under her
her stuitted
skilled boron.
baton.
Shrine
She is athese
threeyear
yeartermed
trainedMusic
Musicluncher
teacheropucistising
specialising ie
in
Suanki
Jaflery have
Suzuki violin
violin and
and sitsgiag.
singing. She nod
and husband Jeffrey
youngson,
son,Jcuhuu.
Joshua.
aa yacog
Dennis
Dennis Dumpster
Dempster
came to
to the
the Prop
Prep Sahool
Schoolan
as aa tempooaey
temporary teacher
Dennis came
reacher
in 1994 hot
but has
has since
since boon
been appointed
appointed on
as part of
of rho
the psepermanent staff. In his seventeen
a teacher, Drontis
Dennis
maccot
soveutnee years
yeaesas
nsoteacltrr,
subscribed to the philosophy that
the peimasy
primary goal
has Subscribed
fret the
of the odocator
masimine the potential
poteutiut in each
ench child.
chitd.
educator is to maximise
Dennis end
and iris
his family moently
recently ieilgsarud
migrated to
Australia loom
from
Dututis
toAuntmfin
Canada. Hr
He taught
taught teem
from 1989
1989lv
to1992
1992in
intfsu
the Anglo
American School of Moscow.
Moscow.
Anresican
Pauline Valentine
Pauline
the TAS
TAS uahool
school
Paclinreeducates
educates the
the littlest
littlest members
membuss of rhr
community
comwseiry is
in fire
the Transition class.
doss. She traioed
trained in Early
Childhood Education
Education or
at the
the Lauders
London Mootmvori
MontessoriCrttfogc
College
and comes
aerars to
to TAS
TAS from
from Bottisa
Ballinaand
andpeioo
prior to that frour
from
Malaysia
where free
her husband
Deputy HeadMsloysia whom
husband Greg was Doptrty
I lead.
master
She and Greg
mastoeatatthe
thuAustralian
AuntretiosRAAF
0,9/IF school.
mIred. Sire
have
boys ae daughter,
dasglttes, Brie, in Year 11 at NEGS where
whom Greg
Greg
is currently
cseecntty Deputy
Deputy Head.
Heed.
TfrcsArntrrdofiosr
1995
The
Annidalian 1995
Page 19
Pugo
Warwick Dunham
Warwick is
Weewick
is the
the new
new Director
Director of
ofMusic
Musical
at TAb.
TAS. He isa
is a
brilliant young Sydney
Sydney ergnnisr
organist who
who in
is wnit-kaown
well-known for
his frequent oaacerts
concerts at the Sydney Opera
Opera House
llarrse and
lice
Sydney Town
Town Hall,
Halt, as well an
oeersenn performperform.
the Sydney
as for overseas
auras.
in and has
ances. H
Heciv
is often
often featurert
featured an
on ABC
ABCFM
FMsad
radio
givenconceals
concertswith
withrho
the Sydney
SydneySyrayirosy
SymphonyOrohentro.
Orchestra.
linen
Warwick is alsoojaze
a jazzenthusiosi
enthusiastand
andgives
gives concerto
concerts with
Waracichisolso
James Meroisac,
Morrison, Don Burrows
Burrows and
and Keeria
Kerrie Biddell.
Biddell. He
He
taken In
to his many
many mien
roles as
at TAS estleuviestically
enthusiastically and
has robes
energetically and,
who
eoeagcrically
and, like his predecessor, is a man wire
eons rather
esther than
than walks
svalksand
and whose
whsse constant eaonpanivn
runs
companion
is the mebite
mobile phone.
Anne Boggs
Anne has returned
to TAS after a year spent living and
Aone
reternrd to
cart
teaohing
Psaner. She
She is now teaching
tracking Osrrsson
teaching ire
in France.
German to stuKindergarten to Year 4 and Preoch
French so
to stustudents from Kiadergarterr
dents in Yeann
Years 5Sand
and 6. She odds
adds variety, rocitoment
excitement end
and
challenge
challenge to each lessoc
lesson by mrhing
making them
them precticot
practical lessons
sons in
in the
the language.
language. Weteome
Welcome back,
back, Anne,
Anne.
Veronica Waters
Veronica is
iron
infanls' teacher
loacher who
who joined
joived
Veronica
an espenienced
experienced infants'
the Pwp
Prep School
School to
to teach
teach Yeoe
Year 1 dating
during aoorlrer
another steff
staff
member's mcsnrnity
maternity leave.
inane. She
She has continued in Term
Teem
lVwitha
IV with aenrssbined
combined Kindergarten
Kindergarten arrdYcac
and Year I1 eiees
class where
where
she adds tree
own vitality
nirnhty and
and cheerfulness
eheerfutnrsn to every lesher own
son. She also takes Genorel
Spoon Skills and has concooGeneral Sports
tdhntod
Schrrol life.
life.
tributed well
wellto
toenesy
everyonpece
aspect of tire
the Peep
Prep School
Lee Hicks
School stuff
staff to assist
Lee has joined
jeieed the Prep Scitoel
assist with
with the
rhr
grnwiog
clam. She
She had
had previously
preniousty assisted
growing Teansitirrn
Transition class.
with pre-seheal
pre-school children
children or
at lhe
the Commrrniry
Community Pre-School.
wish
Pre-Saheol.
Lee
Lee hoe
has eathosiaslinnlly
enthusiastically casisted
assisted with
with eS
all tanks
tasks srreh
such as
or
resting
cirarieg up
setting op
up loansing
learning centres, clearing
up after
after trssiorrs
sessions
kane
have finished
finished rod
andably
ablyensisriag
assistingall
allof
ofuse
ourlibarruition
Transition
children.
Kathy Allardice
who originally
from Osngarr,
Oregon, USA and
Kathy, whrr
neiginally comes foam
end
has been living irs
Austealie for
for 11
II years
in Australia
years hon
has joined tire
the
Bursar's
as Creditors'
Clerk. She
She ired
had provionely
previously
Bsesnr's staff
stuff on
Creditore' Ciesk.
henri
been employed hy
by Home
Home Cnre
Care in
in A.rmidaie
Armidale where
where sire
she
was boekbeepnn.
She has
lies three
thesechildren,
children.Rebecca,
Rebecca,Nicol
Nicoi
bookkeeper. She
and Lucy. Hrrsband
Husband Stuart
Storri is involved in
io tourism.
teurism. She
nays
marching movies
monies and waildeg
says she enjoys sanding,
reading, watching
walking
and is thoroughly rnjoyiog
enjoyingthe
thessimuturing
stimulating company
company in
in
rIse
TAS Bursar's
Bursar's Office.
the TAS
Nanette Connock
Naoetrc
here assisting 0inthe
Nanette has been
theSink
Sick Buy
Bay fee
for two days
a week in a cannot
casual relief capacity.
cepacity. She had
hod previously
rendered similar sreviees
services to the PLC Sick Bey.
Bay. She is
joirsed
in 1995
1995 by
by two
two student
student nurses,
nusnas,Renee
Socec Brownlie
Brewnhn
joined in
Michael Counsell,
whodna
alsouonisr
assist Sister
SisterBacheirre
Bachelor
and Miutrani
Coerneit, who
io
in the Sink
Sick Bay.
Bsy.
I
1
Phil Blake
who uttended
attended the
theScheni
Schoolfrom
from19111
1981 - 1987
Phil, who
1987 tree
has
jrrinnrl
the TAS
TAR Key
Key Learning
Looming Area
Acne where he teaches
joined the
teaches
Cernputiof
Computingnod
andprovides
providesinnainoble
invaluablecssirtcnae
assistancetrr
toMceMartin Levine.
Levins. He
He has
has come
come10
to an
us via exteenine
extensive indostry
industry
tin
experiencein
inSydney
Sydney where
where hewus
he wasirronined
involved in
in the
the elmeleceapericscr
tronic pee-press
pre-press and
and graphic
graphicares
arts omen
areas is
in pubiishirsg.
publishing. He
He
swnic
is
is else
also aa Staenoh
staunch seppurter
supporter of the arnrral
annual TAS ski trip.
Martin Cordery
Martin was employed
empinyrd during
dudcg Term IV.
5995 to
Ia replace
replace
IV, 1995
Kel Harriisgham
Hardingham mha
who has
has here
beenleo
on Inef
longacenice
service mime
leave in
Kal
Chiou.
Martirrhad
hadbeen
hecr previously
prenieesiy employed
employed as
osetnoetser
China. Martin
a teacher
in
in Neg
Neg Gainra
Guineafan
for two
two years
years balm-as
but was cernpceredly
unexpectedlyfences
forces
Is
to 00mm
return to
tnAosteoliu
Australia whra
whenhis
hisreheol
schoolwoo
wasdcsterryed
destroyed by
by
a velerue!
ef Science
Suirene dedrvolcano! He
He irm
has completed
completed ea Bacheine
Bachelor of
gree and
Education and hopas
hopes to cnntivse
continue
gene
snrlaa Diploma of Edeeution
iris
teuehiegcewre.
his teaching
career.tile
Hehas
haspnrbeulue
particularinterruts
interestsininBurnBiolngy
Nntnml History.
Slisivay.Whilst
Whiistwithsrs,
Meninhcs
ogy and Natural
with us, Martin
has lakerr
taken
nn
on the mie
role of
of rouster-in-charge
master-in-charge afenming
of rowingend
andhe
heinis also
also
ea kreli
keen colby-halt
volley-ballenthoniust.
enthusiast.
Pru Bedford
Pm
Pru iso
is alinely
livelyyew
newadditran
additiontetothe
thegsrolmnrmts
Enrolments Office.
She hod
enadnotrd her
had poeniounly
previously conducted
herrrmn
own burmese
businessfrorrr
from
borne
ynrrs, being the muthra
home for five years,
mother af
of twa
two boys
boys who
who
wilt both
both be
hr attending
ulteading TAS in
is 1996. She is originally
erigisnity
will
feom
Moron and
and is married
mneeied to
in John,
Intro, aa chemical
chemical analyst
from Morse
who is employed
nmpinycdatntltNih.
ONE.
John Voegeli
John juined
joined the staff at
at TAS
TAS in
in 1994
1994 Irevieg
having come from
a dinesse
eange of career
careenexperiences.
experiences. He
Hr had been a
diverse range
merchant ship's raylaisr,
captain, a Royal Nrny
Navy Reserve
Reserve Ofliorn
Officer
nod
and an British Spncici
Special Air Sernion
Service Officer hohrre
before joining
joining
Brnshrn
monognmnnrand
md consulting
oenselgsg pcsiBrushes and Teeget
Target in management
posiman. A Level 1S swimming coach,
coaclr, he is
in currently
orrrenlip mantions.
master-in-charge of swimming at TASand
andewimming
swimming coach
coach
tee-ia-chargcefnwimmiugolTAS
toe
swimfor she
the TAS
TAS Swimming
SwimmingSehoni
Schoolmd
andthsAliigotass
the Alligators
swim-
wing
ebb. When
hr
ming club.
When ant
not burp
busy ie
in the peal
pool arm,
area, he can be
found smisting
assisting Reb
Rob Brindley
Brindley in
in Whitr
White Hnnue
House whore
where he
feoed
is deputy
deputy hnuur
housemnntee.
master. John
John isisnIna
also Ganstenmontro
Quartermaster to
rho TAS
lAS Cudes
an well
well as
as being
being involved
invoiced with the
the
Cadet Unit as
talent enhancement camps held during vacation periods.
tainuteuinurroemontvampnheiddsasingnuvatisnpnniomlr..
Etiarrbelfr
Elizabeth Woeteneorn
Woolaston
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T/re
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The Arrrrrdarliors
Armidalian 1995
Academic Reports
-7;7rs.
.
Director of Studies
Higher School Certificate Ranults
Results
year's academic
academic highlight
highlight was
was undoubtedly
undoubtedly tha
the fanfanThis years
tastic HSC results
lassie
rnsolts achieved by the
thu class of 1994. Whilst
male students struggled state-wide to
to achieve
achieve an
an averavermain
age TER
TSR af
ever 61. One
Our
of 48, TAS students averaged over
TER aver
over 89.
80.
third of our
nsa candidates
aaudidatrn had
hailsa TEE
the best
This was tics
best result by the
liceschool
schoolsince
sioce the
the incepirceptics
to
tion of
of the
the TEd
TERand
andeasily
easilybettered
bettered oil
all tire
the schools in
Aaetidatc
districts. With
Withil8 stoducts
Armidale cad
and thu
the sameaundisg
surrounding districts.
students
theIny
top10%,
10%,ititwas
wasor
nonueyrisn
surprise
in the top
tap 5% and 13 in
is ha
titatwe
that we also
also had
had the
the Doe
Duxof
ofthe
theNorth
NorthWoes
West regina
region in Ion
Ian
Wood (99.95). Thia
This result also
placed lao
Ian hit
in the
Wend
tint placed
tho top
try 20
vf
of the state.
Other fine ynefeemacees
performances came from
Otherfine
farm James Cole
Cute (96.65),
(95.65),
Ber
Ben Nicholls
Nicholls (96.45), and
end Tim
l'am Pollitt
yollitt (96.05).
(96.05). Individual
ledividret
subject
subject performances
performancesofofearle
notewren-.
were:
Statet
State: Ian
latt Wood:
Wand: 1st
lnt inS
in 3Unit
UnitScience,
Science, 2ed
2ndin
inPhilosoPhilosophy (Distinction Course),
in 2 Unit Z
yhy
Coarer), Greg Parsons:
Parscas: 4th Ic
Fcaech
French
NW Region:
Regioat Ian
Ira Wrrdt
Wood:Equal
Equalrut
1stininshe
the rngiue;
region; ErgEngide 21113:
2UG: Bnaae
itt; Maths
Maths311:
3lh hucTrewnrtlra
lish
Bruce Danerun
Dawson 1st;
Lee Trewartha
10th; Maths 4Ut
Word 3rd;
Wand
4U: Inn
Ian Wood
3rd; Science
Science 3U:
3U: lure
Ian Wood
lal;
flea Nicholls
Niehrllu 2nd,
2ed, fawns
1st; Ecottomicn
Economics OUt
3U: Ben
James Cola
Cole 4th.
4th,
TtrcA,-srridaliett
The Armidalian 1995
Bruce Dawson
7th, Lee Trewartha 8th,Eeeeellaosen
Peter Hansen11th;
8th;
Bruco
Dawaon7lh,LenTtewarha6lh,
General Studier:
Studies: tilichned
Richard Thornley
Geography 2Ut
2U:
General
Threrley 4th; Geagraphy
Philip
Philip Gadea
Gadentot;
1st;3U:
3U:Peter
PeterHuasora
Hansen 3rd,
3rd, Russall
Russell Stran9
Strang
4th, Brute
BruceDamson
DawsonbIhI
6th; Computing
Computing Studier:
Studies: Karl
Karl Railer
Reiter
4th,
2nd;
2nd; lndrtntrinl
Industrial Technology: Michael Taylor and lOch
Nick
Stntham
Statham equal 2nd
Another notable
acAvother
notable personal
pnrsrsal achievement
achievement was
wasthat
thatofafarcalaraeiag
Chris Tibbetts
Tibbetta wire
celerating utnadeat
student Chris
who sees
was placed
placed in
in the
the
top 10% of Chemistry
andbecame
becamethe
theseared
secondTAS
TASaterstutop
hrutisley and
dent to qualify
dent
qualify for
for aa Distinction
Distinetitrucourse
eaurse(Cosmology).
(rsmolrgy).
This pollute
pattern has
has urationed
continuedthis
thisyron
yearwish
with Scours
Stuart Heath
This
Heats
acceleratinginin33Unil
UnitAtrrietsr
AncientLlistnry.
History. The
The neeninratacceleratoccrlrruling
ing
ing smiled
studentprrrgrawme
programmeat
atTAS
TASisisecetuialy
certainly pardoning
producing
results thai
that aen
are unequalled
in the
theNorth
NorthWane
West Region.
Region.
conchs
runquolled in
Titia
This is
is oar'
nowden
thetlmird
third year of five
five that
thatone
ourHSC
HSCeuneltr
results
hare
In the dedicated
drdicatrd stall
havebeen
beeneseehleet.
excellent. itIt in
is ua credit to
staff
whnspendmrnycstso
who spend many extrahrrnmprepnrirgutadrutsattdolor
hours preparing students and also
to
aeadrmic policies that allow students to
tr
to tire
the School's academic
utady
study right up
op to
lathe
the l-ISC
HSC in
la aa supportive
supprerirntsvimtrmettt
environment
with
staff.The
Theother
rlhrr tudor
with ceenas
access tre
to staff.
factorwhiah
whichwts
setsasusnpart
apart
fmut
from othac
other indrpendenl
independentand
andslain
stateschools,
schools,inis the
the highly
highly
developed pmcoss
process of
of corners
careers odnice,
advice, gals
goal antilog
setting and
and
developed
individani
individual yengmnu
progress interviews
ioterviews unique
uniqae to
In this
his achnal.
school.
Page 21
Page
School
School Certificate
Certificate and
and Competition
Competition Results
Results
Talent Enhancementprogramme
Enhancement programme has
has been
Each term, the
theTalent
School Certificate results in 1995 were again well above
state average. This was evidenced by the excellent passes
able to offer 20 courses to our students and the wider
community. Places to TAS students with particular talents are often subsidised by external enrolmenis.
enrolments. Term
over 80
80 participants,
participants, 50
50 of
of whom
whom
4 courses attracted over
complecame from outside the student body. This is coniplementd
mentedby
bythe
theextensive
extensiveholiday
holiday and
and swimming
swimming programmes offered by the Sports Centre under the capable guidance of Dave Negus.
in Science with 23% receiving
receiving Grade
Grade A's
A's (top
(top 10%
10% of
of
the state) and 62% receiving
receiving aa Grade
Grade of
of A
A or
or BB (30%
(30%of
of
the state). These results were supported by above state
English and
and the
the three
three levels
levels of
of MathMathaverage passes in English
ematics. It is also pleasing to note
note the
the low
low number
number of
of
our students who were placed in the bottom 10% of any
course.
Apart from these major State exams, we participated with
distinction in a number of national and state cornpeticompetitions. The results
results of
of these
these are
areexplained
explainedinindetail
detailinininin-
dividual subject reports. Included
included in the growing list
are the National competitions in English, Mathematics,
Mathematics
Science, Chemistry and Titration. Our results in the
Sydney Morning Herald Young Writers Awards were
In conjunction with NEGS, PLC, O'Connor and
Armidale TAPE,
TAFE, we
we have
havebeen
beenable
abletotoexpand
expandour
ourFTSC
HSC
This year,
year, both
both French
French and
and JapaJapaofferings to students. This
nese were taught in combined classes as was 3U
3U ModMod-
ern History, 3U English, 4U Maths, Hospitality, Wool
Classing and Building Construction.
In
In 1996,
996, over 10 courses will be taught under this ar-
return of
of 2U
2U PD/Health
PD/Health and
and PB
PE and
and
rangement with the return
exciting new courses such as Photography, Child Studies, Rural Studies, Accountancy and Work Studies.
state. We
We also
also entered
entered local
local and
and state.
state
unequalled in the state.
poetry, debating, Schools in Parliament, Mock Trial and
speaking competitions.
competitions.We
Wewere
werethere
thereatatthe
theEiEipublic speaking
steddfod and the AMEB and Trinity music exams. The
steddlod
The expansion
expansion of
of curriculum
curriculum offerings
offerings has
has included
included the
the
The
school was again successful in language days locally
and the ACER exams. Five students had their HSC
Design and Technology works short listed for the State
with Hugh
Hugh Sproat's
Sproat's saddle
saddle featuring
featuring
Intech Exhibition with
return of Drama in both Years 9 and 11 and our first
Religious Studies student. A further 3 students also participated in the Training in Retail and Commerce Programme (TRA
(TRAC) as part of their HSC
HSC.
in the final display.
This is further evidence of the school's aim to produce
happy confident learners by tailor-making courses for
each individual's needs. The accelerating students programme is another fine example of this with over 25
students registered between Years 8 and 12.
The pioneering work of Martin Levins and Phil B'ake
Blake
Our unique
continues to attract state and national interest. Out
access to the information superhighway through internet,
Internet,
coupled with advanced computer hardware and software
provides our students with exciting possibilities. Stu-
Study camps for Year 11, combined with NEGS and Year
deat-cotitrolted
dent-controlled companies are preparing pages for local
businesses on the Net and archiving material from the
Aboriginal Keeping Place.
9 were again successful and a number of ntotivational
motivational
speakers introduced
introduced into
into the
theprogi-amIric.
programme. Year
Year 7 par-
In 1996.
1996, computing will
will be
be introduced
introduced into
into every
every subsubject area in the Year 9 programme. This exciting project
will see computer specialists team-teaching with class
room teachers when appropriate units arise in each subjectS curriculum.
jects'
plans are in place to Continue
continue to implement structured
The planned expansion of TAS facilities to make the
Net available to all schools in
inArmidale
Armidale is the spearhead
of a programme to open
open our
our facilities
facilities to
to the
the wider
wider com
comwill ato
alsoenhance
enhanceenco-curricumunity. This programme
prograuum will
cur ricular opportunities for our won students.
ticipated in structured study before each major exam and
study experiences for every student in the school in 1996.
It is little wonder that our results continue to be the best
in the North
North West.
West. The
The unbeatable
unbeatablecombination
combinationofofau
an
experienced
experienced and
and caring
caring staff,
staff, appropriate
appropriate curriculum
curriculum
offerings,
offerings, aa comprehensive
comprehensive guidance
guidance and
and pastoral
pastoral care
care
systeni
system and
and aa discip]ined
disciplined environment make success in.
inevitable.
evitable. Our
Our task
task in
in the
the coming
coming years
years is
is to
to ensure
ensure that
that
we
we spread
spread the
the word
word and
and ensure
ensure as
as many
many students
students as
as pospossible can enjoy the academic
academic advantages
advantages offered
offered by
byTAS.
TAS.
Peter Hall, Director of Studies
Ptrge
Page 22
Armidalian 1995
The Arinidallan
Agriculture
Thisyear
year the
the year
year 99 and
and 10
10 students
students have been
The
been involved
involved
in
in the
the puopagatian
propagation af
ofdecorative
decorativeinotaoe
indoor places
plants and the
and the
the University
University aS
New England
knglaad with
of New
with Jamie
Jamie Payne
bacomieg
evealoal winner
winace and
and going
gaisg on
no to
ta compete
compete
becoming the eventual
local native
native plant sends
seeds which
be
germination of local
which will
will be
saId
sold next
nest year.
yaae.As
As well
well as
as working
warming in
in the
the Horticulture
Hortioultare
nreo
respennible for the management af
area they have been responsible
of
mba
firstcross
ceaseewes.
ewes.Year
YearNine
Ninealso
alsocarried
carried out
ant their
Ileeb ecocanthe first
namie
nomic study
studyofofgeowing
growingaavegetable
vegetablereap
cropasasaacnmaoeecommercial
as well
wall as rearing
roaring seedlings and pot plootu.
cial calcepaise,
enterprise, as
plants.
to
tha regional
ocgiaoslfinal.
final. TAS
lAS alan
avnrnll points
pniotr
in the
also wan
won the overall
scnrc
lrnphy fan
score trophy
for lbn
the ialaese.haal
inter-school joeinr
juniorjadgiag
judgingehaespi_
champireship.
onship.TAS
TASslodents
studentswere
werenIna
also well
wellrapensenlad
represented in the
British ned
and Mariao
Merino sheep
sheep judging
British
jedgieg and the
the fleece
fleece judgjadg
iog
ing which
which was
was held
held at
at the Aamidale
Armidale Show. In the Merifle
rino judging
judging we
we had
had 3 finalists with
with Dang
Doug Lisle
Lislewmaaieg
winning
this nadine.
section. In
Inthe
the Beitish
British hnnndnthegur
breeds Angus Mackenzie
Mackenzie wan
was
tins
placed second,
Allen
pIeced
second,while
while in
in the
the fleece
fleneejudging
judging Charles
CharlesAllen
and Rob Hickey
Htckcy were
reennd and third mapeewere ptaend
placed second
respeclively.
tively.
The saaioe
classeshave
haveonce
anceagain
egninbeen
beenresponsible
rnspcnsiblc for
far
senior classes
of thebeef
beefenteepeise.
enterprise. This
Thisiuvnlond
involvedden
the feedthe running
maniagaflhe
beg
at steers
Cleansininaatrial
trialto
Inlook
lank at
at the
the effect
effect that breeds
ing of
have on waigha
ratios. This
This
weight gains end
and fond
food essoveesion
conversion ratios.
experiment, which
whichlack
tookanne
overthere
threensnnlhs,
months, provad
provedto
lobe
espreimeat,
ha
most soeccrsfrel
as the
abeboys
boyshad
hadtotoapply
apply budgeting
budgeting soot
successful as
strat-
egies, calculate
of feed on
egiau,
ealcaisle rations
eatieaaand
andthe
liecosts
c,,al af
r,a aa dollar/
daVn /
of energy
energy basin.
basis.
kg of
Early in
inthe
the year
year the
the students
students participated
participated in
inden
the lacul
local
Early
Janionjadging
Junior Judging camprhitiea.
competition. TAS
TAb bays
boys made
madeup
op5bafthn
of the
10 finalists
ISO competitors
earnpetilaee from
Pramsix
sicschools
rchaolr
finalistsfrom
fromseeer
over 150
The high-light
high ligbl foe
forthe
the year
year with
withrespect
respect to
to student
student pnrperformances was
was the unnorse
success of
formaners
af Sam
Sam Davis
Davis at
at the
the Sydney
Sydney
Royal wIeme
where he
Champion
Schools Parader.
Parader.
Rayni
ho won
u,,n Cmi
apine Schools
lhnnh the
the Carruthers
Cnrrsthersfamily
family for
fee all
all their
Iheir
Finally II mess
must thank
annintuoce
near again
again through
Iheenughout
nutthe
Iheyear.
yarn.Also
AlanI Iwould
wauld
assistance once
like
like ta
to thnnh
thank Mr
MrJim
JimMeMillan
McMillanfoe
forallallhas
hishelp
helpcape
espeeally
ciallygiving
givingop
uplinac
time ever
over the
the heliday
holiday peried
period to feed
cattle.
nattle.
ARKerr/s
AR
Keech
Bzlnsor
Dnnrei'e;y
Below: Dean
Jeffery&RnlwneMalligns
& Robert Mulligancaltie
cattle judging
judging
at The
Tirnflrmidnic
ArmidaleSImm
Show
'1
.10
ifRight
girt Siheebrme
at
Meinbei s of
the
Ike TAS
OtIS Poll
i-oil
He,
efol d Stud,
Stud,
Hereford
displaying tIme
the
diapinemob
wcalth of
ofpm
wealth
pi izes
ezra
eras I/tea
year
won
this yea;
ThoAeoniajalin,m
fete
The Armidalian 1995
,,
e
2/
Page
23
Creative
&
ST Performing Arts
where they begin to create
nreatr at
rt a more indioideclly
individually so
sophislirsted
phisticated level.
level. Tho
The sladants
students eel
not only
only anderga
undergo aa vigvigOeaoeconevc
of artmaking
nrlesrlaingbut
butalso
also are
are progressively
progressively
orous
course of
rnirndarrd
introduced to
to rncccpts
conceptsoonrereieg
concerningart
artceiticism,
criticism, theory
nod
apprccinsiaa. The depth
and appreciation.
depth and
and beradib
breadth of
oftheir
theircr1
art
in sustained
sostnieodand
andin
inthe
thelater
lateryears
yereastudents
stadoetsere
making is
are
enconraged to
to further
farther specialise
speeialisc in
in media
mrdia that
that most
mast suits
sails
encouraged
awls style
style and
and ethos.
ethos.
their own
NERAM
cejeyrd by
A major asset enjoyed
by thr
theVisual
VisualArt
Artstudents
studentsiv
is the
the
Enginnd Regional
ReginanlAtr
onitiris
New England
Art Mnsertw
Museum nr
or NE11AM
NERAM as
is
known. This
This institution
institution provides
poovidesousiqao
known.
a unique and
and valuable
valuable
gnllery experience
rapnnin000 for
funall
allTAS
TAS students.
siudeels. Tho
gallery
The Coventry
Coventry
Hinten permanent
permroroi eolleatiottn
and Hinton
collections art
are two
two of
of tho
the mImi
most
sigsihcrnt in
significant
inAissiralia,
Australia, and the divernity
diversity of the visiting
exhibitintts has
has allowed
allowed maximum
wnsimam Visual Arm
rdnrnexhibitions
Arts educalion value
vatae to
lobe
visas visit.
visit.
tion
be estracted
extracted frem
from noah
each class
NERAM isisundoubtedly
aadenblrdly the
hr niegalat
cvNERAM
singular must
most onluahic
valuable extenanteducation
edaration resource
ensoorre that
that TAS
TAS Visual
VisoalArts
ternal
Arts staff
staff have
have
tlnnir disposal.
disposni.
at their
Mffmvrotorr
M
Preston
Music
Sloan
oaaepting the
tile post
prwias
as Director
Dirortor of
of Music
Mnsir I have
Since accepting
been extremely
entremoly busy.
hasp. At
Attire
sewn time
limo that
that II was
was apep.
been
the same
pnintcd to
Ia TAS
TAS Ilwos
Uoipointed
was invited to hr
be na visitor in
to Ike
the Unief New England where
wlroroIIplayed
pleyrd at
at the
the installainstallaversity of
tios
tion of
of the
the Chenrellar,
Chancellor,fear
fourgradootian
graduationenrameorien
ceremonies arid
and
a concert.
moeeetr.On
Onmy
myvery
vceyfirst
firstday
dryatOITAS
privileged
TAS I twas
was privileged
portieipntn in
inANZAC
to participate
ANZAC Day
Day caremorrics
ceremonies end
and from theso
these
solemn
solemn ovensions
occasionsmoved
movedinto
intothe
theinns
lessordain
sedatennaltnus
realms of
Music Hall. I have
bean also been
been involved
involved in
lathe
the dioentioe
direction of
mrrsir
a werthip
music in
worshiprod
andpurtiaciarly
particularlywilir
withmba
the Chapel Choir.
Arrstreair
.SheeArt
,i.,t
P,aaWinners:
Wnua,,Hadley
Nadir,White,
flute,
Armidale Show
Prize
Amir Ghandar and Shaun Charlton.
"Art provides
providesno
anexpressive
expressiveform
formfor
forCOmnrulricarioln,
communication,
socialisntion,
movipulasocialisation, creativity, self expression and manipulalion
tion of the environment"
environment" -- 'DovrloporautalAr-1
`DevelopmentalArt Therapy'
Therapy'
Willin,er
Williams and Wood,
This extract provides
provides some
some indication
indicationas
Oslo
howthe
hr area
ama
to how
of Visual Acts
isapproaclred
Arts is
approached at TAS. All stcdesus
students at
varioss
various stages
stages of
of their
their schooling
schooling have
have she
the opperleirity
opportunity
to color
ioto the aroativo
Visuni Arts deenter into
creative process. The Visual
parinseat at
at TAS
TAS firmly
firmly subscribes
subscribes to
to the
tireexperimental
expariatontal
partment
notoreof
alt levels, from Kindergarnature
of netmaking,
artmaking, and at all
ten to Yew
sustaiso an
en environment
crroiroemcrt
Year 12, it penmolm
promotes nod
and sustains
in which students
staderlu can give visor!
visual form to their ideas,
feelings, attitudes
nttitcdrs and imaginings.
James
James While
White is
is responsible
responsible for
for the
the K
K to
to h6 Visual
Visual Arts
Arts
pengoamwo,
as well
well as
as taking
taking classes
clasnasup
up to
InYear
Year10.
lii. His
programme, as
releellero
relentless enthusiasm nod
and practical rapeelise
expertise peovide
provide aa
sooed
osplore various
sound brsis
basis upon
upon which
which children can explore
mediate
laslersea keen
media inboth
both22and
and 33 dimensions.
dimensions. demos
James fosters
intesest
red
interest ie
in stndents
students with
with regard
regard In
to their aotwahiog
artmaking and
sastnrss
end weeksustains this
this interest
interest by holding after-school and
end
end wrekaltops.
workshops.
Mitch
Mitch Prostne
Preston has his arm
area of
of responsibility
responsibility fucased
focused upun
upon
the
stadrots
the Year 710
7 to 12 students
Pnsga2d
Page 24
is The
ploard are
thu imporimpur.
In
The Prop
Prep Sohool,
School, emphasis in
is placed
on the
lance
tance of early charal
choral eapenience.
experience. Each
Earir child
ahild is now inittio one
nec of the three PPrep
rep choirs.
choirs. They
They are
are also
cinn
volved in
encouragedto
toparticipate
participatein
inthe
thesvido
wide and vaaiod
varied instruenroerngrd
insiru.
menlo!
pregramnso that
that TAS
TAS offers
offers including
ittelading aa junior
junior
mental programme
steieg ensemble.
ensemble.
string
fool that
tisalthe
titePrep
PropSchool
Schooland
ncdthe
the non-elective
r,rn-rteetive Y000
I feel
Year 77
and
ned 8 classes are vital arena
areas for the
Ike consolidation
000solidation of
of our,
ave.
Iclmool's
Masic program.
peogram.I'm
I'mindebted
irdebted to
so the
the expertise
enperline
School's Music
ned
Carelyn Allen
Alter who not
and efforts of my colleague Men
Mrs Carolyn
only pecnidcs
provides oa fine program in the Prep School bat
but ororganism
choirs and
and aa string
siting
ganises nod
and peennels
presents three diiffcrcnt
different choirs
hand.
nsarrsoll
band. II
It is as
a resultofofher
hereneellersl
excellentwork
workininthe
theProp
Prep
Sohoul
tlsutTAS
TAScan
ran now
sew boast that evrey
School that
every pupil is en00on active
native role its
net jaeinr
joying an
in our
juniorManic
Musicprograms.
program. I've
Year 7and
andS8ann-elective
non-electiveatmncv,
classes, with
enjoyed teaching
ieochingYrae7
the assistance
assist traceofI my eotlengne
Thunkyoa
colleague Mitch Preston. Thank
you
Mitrb
Mitch fan
for year
your fine
fine week
work irinbarth
both Music
Music and
and Visual
Visual Arts.
Arts.
important aspect
mpeal of
of our
err musieol
wtnbAn important
musical program is establhhing aa boinnee
lishing
balance between individual
individual achieccenest
achievement and
and
rommitrocnl to the
commitment
the gonis
goals of
of one
our School,
School, 000
our friends and
eommnnity.TAS
community.
TAS nigaeonsfy
vigorously promotes the School bondst
bands:
TAS Jazz,
doer, the Big
Big Band,
Band,tire
the onehesina
orchestra rod
andthe
theSehrrrrl's
School's
ehoies. These
Tireocvarious
variant bands and
choirs.
and vhuins
choirs have given
given peeperforananece at the Combined
formances
CombinedCireirs
ChoirsPestivel
Festivalem
at the
the SydSydney
ray Town
'flown Hall,
I-toll, the
the Armidale
Armidntn Education
Education5spo,
Expo,mba
theununIke TAS marol
veiling of the
mural in Beady
BeardyStreet,
Street,the
theAnmnidale
Armidale
Einseddfnd, in
in the
he Mnrketn
Sesdeys, for
Eisteddfod,
Markets iv
in the Mnii
Mall ore
on Sundays,
Aomidole
Rottey, at St Petee's
Cathedeal, at
attisasintallos
Armidale Rotary,
Peter's Cathedral,
the smaller
ThatArnoidohars
The
Armidalian 199.5
1995
local
localchurches,
churches, at
at the
the TAS
TASfete,
fete,atatGrand
Grandparents'
parents'Day
Day
and at TAS apse
open days. Making
these apynrranoeere
appearances reand
Making ttrrse
qaires
quires planning
planning aad
and netra
extra nifart
effort from
fromTAS
TASstaff
staffatatwcckweeknods
durhsgbreaks.
My thanks to
ends ared
and during
breaks. My
to the
the generous
generous 055w
memhorn
ot the TAS
bers of
TASstaff
staffwho
whohelp
helpmatte
makethose
theseappearances
appearances
possible. Thank you
you atso
also to the hays
boys who give
give theta
their talents, effort
effort and
and time.
time. Yuar
Yourperformances
performanceshave
havebeirught
brought
great credit
caed'rttotoyou
youand
andre
Ills School.
School,
to the
An
far the growth of
asto in
in our School
Sehuot
An essential
essential basn
base for
of m
music
is the individual
tuitionprogram.
program.Ira
In the
the last
last snvotat
several
in
individual tuition
mrrnths
this program
pragecmhas
huegrown
growebryond
enneopectutiuns.
months this
beyond our
expectations.
The parents
patentswho
whomake
wakeconsiderable
coosiderubtcfinancial
finarcol sacrifice
srsrilica
to give
give their
theirsacs
sons thin
this special
specialuppoetseity
opportunityant
notonly
onlysupsupport the School's
Sabsal's magnificent
magnifinont music
mania facilities
fuclitina hat
butgavo
give
their
their hays
boys ao
an appOrtunrry
opportunity foe
for a dinnipliond
disciplined aud
and rewued
rewarding educational
onperiesco I trust
educational and
and roosnationet
recreational experience.
trust that
that
the boys
from thin
this upecial
special commitment
tire
boys who
who benefit
hrnetitfseer
enmmiarrast from
irate
thrie
nod from
tram their Mttsio
uoderrtand
their ycreors
parents and
Music teachers
teachers understand
ned
appeociala the
rho richness
richness of
at this
this part of
and appreciate
of their
theirr,duru
educa-tion.
Music plays
plays a major role
the rduaatietral
educational developMusic
rein in Ike
students. The
school hen
has some
ment of TAS
I'AS students,
the reheel
sewn of
uf the
the finfre
esl
facilitios available
est music facilities
available at
at aey
any rehrorl
school in NSW
NSW
separate music
housed in a napueutr
mesie centre.
anntre. There
Thnanare
err eight
night sound
paneled
peocrine/rruchiegstudios,
stndiss,six
rio equipped
eqnipprd with
with top
proofed practice/teaching
top
quality
qualitypianos
pianoslaguthce
together wirk
withtwa
twotango
largetouching
teachingeotrmn
rooms
and a instrumental/choral
insleumeetullclrnnel rehearsal
erheessolroom
room plus
pIes recordtnaerd
In cairclaniea,
conclusion, I'm
I'm keen
keen In
to emphusise
emphasise the importance
Irt
impOrtance of
et
Music pnngrsrov
programs which
are entp
only nseeerngfut
meaningful en
as aclearsfounMania
which are
dutins
eckeoties of
alike
and
dation nod
and aa reflection
the uaaderuic,
academic, spiritual and
cullaral
cultural litr
lifeofofetc
ourSakeel.
School.I Thank
hank ynu
you perrots,
parents, stuff
staff and
strdeetstursatpponlieg
thinimportant
imprroaet
tacotolliloatTAS.
students for supporting this
facet
of life at TAS.
Warwick
WarwickDrttrlrenr
Dunham.
Drama
Drama
1995
1995 hun
has seen
seen Drama
Drama reintroduced
reinteeducnd enthusiastically
nerhesiasticetly into
inte
the TAS nueneulom
curriculum, anne
as an cicctivo
electiveininYaue
Year 99 and in Year
thn
11 as
as a HSC subject.
publiclypeesented
presented
11
nnbjeat. Year
Year 11
11 have
kavr publicly
three original prunes
pieces of lhrurne
theatre based
thsonnet'final
based on
on the
the words
werds
"Throwaway" aud
and "Dreaming",
and have
have performed
"Thanwuway"
'Dreuming", end
soenes
frem Harold
Iluenld Pinter's
t'inten'n "The
"The Caretaker". In uddt
scenes from
additinrt,
Andrew
tion, tweYrue
two Year11
11students
students--Jawos
James Masakolt
Marshall trnd
and Andrew
Knee'
imprnnisurino section
sectionatatthe
ks Armidale
Armidale
Kerr - won lire
the improvisation
Eistnddlird,
Ycar 9 have mesbnd
sneers from
from
Eisteddfod, neat
and Year
worked on scenes
"Allogianor
Otto"AllegianceonorBettayel",
Betrayal",pnefoemieg
performingthem
themIneTAS
for TAS
students.
Drama is
more than
than jour
just
Douma
is an total
total experience
nepesierar involving
invelviog mom
uel'of.
kccnworking
wonkingwirh
prappots-writieg
acting.Your
Year 99 kayo.
have been
with puppets
- writing
scripts and
eneipts
red performing
perfoemiegthem
thrm to
In an
ru excited
euaitnd Transition.
Transitius.
They heve
designed clown
clown
have alnuwoehed
also worked wish
with makeup and designed
faces. Year
11 kane
have dnsigncd
designed acts
sets and aostnmcs
costumes end
and
faces,
Ynur 11
focussed on
of lhr
thedienolor.
director.
focusnrd
no the
the role
retool
Si Hoddinott
Sfdeaddinelt
ing sandia.
studio.
ing
I
English Faculty Report
3
Rrligiartsly,
Religiously,emit
eachpeal
yearfee
forthu
thepast
pastfaun,
four,I Ihave
havepeosnotad
presented
00
eelI can,
as accurately as
can, tIre
the general aims of the Hcmavi
Humanittns
ties Depaetmentr
Department: how they
they were
were implemented
implementedisinenlurela-
lieu
tionIn
tosyllabus
syllabusdecumnets
documents in
in all
allhigis
high uctroal
school years,
years. It
roncrend
occurred to
to me
me morally
recentlythat
thatchange
changeininthe
themacann
manner01
of
soyerting
reporting won
was necessary,
necessary, parliccienly
particularlyfee
forthe
thewriter;
writer;me,
so,
is
santa
peers,
indeference
deferenceIntotitese
thosewito
wholake
taketime
timetanned
to read
suchrereports,
II shall
kngliuh Department
shall present
present English
Department "vignettee".
"vignettes".
41E,
The Year
Year 77 pmgnummn
programme has
The
hoebeen
beencojointly
aojninlly implemented
implrmenind
by Mrs
MrsDebenham
Debenham and Mr
Sprinkle.ynrtkee,
Further, we
we are
are
by
Mr Sprinkle.
pleased to
as our ttsirdYene7
third Year 7lead
teacher:
pleased
to welcome
welnotunMr
MeLloyd
Lloydmnue
er.
the senoess
success of
has undertaken this
the
of the
the intensive
ietensive work
mom he bus
yner
by the
thn excellent
nxnnllert
year is morn
more then
than amply anImated
reflected by
progress his
made. After
pengeeuu
Iris students
studnets have
hove rmeedn.
Afteran
artintroductory
ietreducrery
"Gettingto
toKuow
KnowPm"
You"topic,
topic,allAll
boysneperienand
experienced a
'Catting
buys
"Peinleg
wth Words"
"PaintingPintercn
Pictures with
Words" aeil,
unit,rho
the nhninnronjey_
obvious enjoyment of
ofwhinh
whichwus
wasbalanced
balancedbybya aeathen
ratherrooto
moresebne
sober ala
unmeet
drrrekhrg
dertaking innelnieg
involvinglogic
topicseotenne
sentence rod
andperegrapir
paragraph tee
formarion.
mation. Sinue
Since bc
themndium
mediumloads
lendsitnelf
itself10
todiversity,
diversity,patpoetry has taken
understanding, learning
learningand
and
racy
mekenthe
theform
formof
afnednrstueding,
Mark Hanson,Eergkstn
English Ceerdrtrurnr'
Coordinator
MnrkHeranntr,
recitationefofbleed
blankvenue
verse(yes,
(yes,the
theSent
firstterre
tasteofofthe
theemsclasrecitation
sic
enworld)
world) through
tkmugh to the
ttte writing
molting of kuikn
sic Skekospeun'
Shakespearian
haiku
on autumn leovns.
leaves. In oddilien
addition to
to their
their wider-readIng,
wider-reading,
neautume
stttdenrsrupemiencnd
students experienced teanhne-dirnoted
teacher-directed novel
novel and
nnd drama
dramc
studies
lba second
securd semester.
roweslee, Of
Of particular
yanlicclne note,
tear,
studies dceiurg
during the
Patterson'sBridge
BridgetotoTeenbithia
Terebithianes
wasnerd,
read,aed
andShe
theen
rei'otlnrnen'u
to
md theme
thnmn of
of "Feinndrhip
lated
"Friendshipand
andGmoming
Growing Up",
Up",d'rsnuernd.
discussed.
In tarn,
turn, dais
this study
Itr
study led
led to
In the
the serious
seriess research
nenrnwhtopic
lepic of
of
"Peace Or War:
War: The
The Nucleon
Nuclear Bomb
"yence
Bemb and
and Our
Ocr Future"
Futner" examined in woekly
weekly iuloe-nlanr
inter-class debalrs.
debates.
nuawiend
The Annidalian 1995
1995
TlteAserjdnharr
Page 25
The YearS
Mrt Debenham.
Dabonhom.
Year 8 teachers
teachers ace
are Mr Hunt assd
and Mrs
Their rollolrorative
en easy
east' trantray
collaborative efforts have ensured that an
sition
sition isle
intothe
theMiddle
MiddleSchool
Schoolinis bring
beingoracle
made by all hays.
boys.
The department's emphasis
empitosis on
so creative
cecrlivc writing
writing (in
(in Years
Yeats
7 to 12) han
has been realised
realised with
with considerable
considerablessioonss
success by
lbs
cobra tIhave
ssbmissions
the Year 88 cohort.
haveread
read snore
some fine submissions
tines
by class
clsss
from both classes, mast
most of
of wltioh
which wars
were gcns.ralnd
generated by
srudies
studies of books such as Schaffer's novel
novel Slsane.
Shane. Fur-
thermora,
witornsrd, per hind
Mrs
thermore, It witnessed,
kind favour of Mrs
Debenham's class,
class, on
an excellent
excellent deamnlisotion
dramatisation of
Stniebech's
Steinbeck's Of
Of Mica
Mice and
and Meet
Men:it's
it'sansaoiug
amazing (aird
(and na little
frightereirsg)
I owresourceful
ecsoarcefuta rgroup
groupcan
roche
frightening) how
be with ran
vari-
ant
snifoere, when
wino
ant modes nf
of wearing af
of their scltool
school uniform,
snsvrnlineal
conventionalprops
props are
are lartiing.Asurcnosful
lacking. A successfulnhnrt
shortslozy
story
study provided the
rho stimulus
stierslss for rn
an extended
extended and sus
susruined
rentingunit.
unit.Of
Otseurre,
is all areas
areas of
sfmuesrwrrrk,
tained writing
course, in
course work,
basic Year 7 skills w,.re
doveloped in order
older
were revised and developed
tn
introduce boys
hoystototechniques
teohoiqss.sofruposttorvnsroywnitto introduce
of expository essay writing.
Mr Wilkinsnn,
Wilkinson, Mrs Debeohotu,
Debenham, Ms lloddirrotr
Hoddinott end
and Mr
Mr
Nest
tearhers.
Hunt arc
are our Year 9 teachers.
ievulvrd
involved boys
boys mating
makingtheir
their owo
own television
television scgrronls,
segments,
do'migniog
notirieolcartoons
carbons nod
designing satirical
and wniriog
writing film saeipls.
scripts.
Pnethnr
10aogreat
groatdeal
dealof
ofpublic
public speaking,
spackiog, Mrs
Further to
Wontnsron's class
stunner
joyrd work
wcek comprising
comprising advertising,
cdvrffising,
Woolaston's
enjoyed
various short
shrrrlstories,
stories aamedio
various
media ntcdy
study and ar television car
carloon unit
onil using "The Simpsons"
Simpsoon" as
ss their
their stimulus.
stimulus. The
The
toon
asssmmcnt procedure,
ptocrdnrr, pee
Buard recommendations,
recummendatiuss, behr
assessment
per Board
gao
coseluded with
wirh a written examination
roominatino
gan in April arId
and concluded
surly in Term Four.
early
The Preliminary HSC English
bncs taught
English courso
course hon
has been
by Mrs Wonlaulon,
Me Hunt
Hunt and
and Mr
Mr Harrison.
Hanrisse. In
Incus
Woolaston, Mr
conjunctico
wide reading
rerding programme,
programme, the
thu
junction with
with aa ynar-Issog,
year-long, wide
following
Mrs Woolaston's
Worloston's gesrup
hm
following has
has been
beenstndmed.t
studied.: Mrs
group has
mad
read aarorgu
range of
of pro-ecentieth
pre-twentieth aud
and lwrotiolh
twentieth century lit
litrrrtnre.
erature. Students
Students studied
studied ctrncrptnally-rnlatrd
conceptually-related tents
texts sstch
such
usA
raIn and Away; also, Sislet
as A Midssmmer's
Midsummer'sNight
NightOs
Dream
Sister
Hats;
Kate; Hcl
Heart
,,fofDrvkrtnss;
Darkness;Tsec
Turnetofrho
the Screw
Screw and
and cuecontemporary
temporary Aunleulim
Australian poetry.
poetry. The
The boys
boys wreo
were gninfslly
gainfully
omp
rynd by
employed
by researching
researching a nudely
variety of
of atitiaal
critical interpretainterpretations
Presdian cud
tions of
of tests,
texts,including
includingFcmmnfrt,
Feminist, Freudian
and more
teoditiennl
traditional critical views. loma
Someofofthose
thoseirlinrita
the olhcr
otherlwrr
two
groups were
warn 'treated'
'trrrseg' to a unit
exit involving advanced readtead
Amongst others,
others, "No
"No Comebacks",
Cnmebscks", Contemporary
000trmpoearyAusAusrealms
puorcy,Lord
Lordof
ofthe
Irs Flies,
Plies, Day
Dry of the Jnckol
md
tralian poetry,
Jackal and
Macbeth
Macbeth have here
been sat
set for
for testoal
textualstudy.
study.Aoatysis
Analysis of
of rho
the
tatter
Wilkmosos'sclass,
class,has
hasinvolved
inrolord small
ssnall
latter hoob,
book, in Me
Mr Wilkinson's
grouywork,
estuetmootsnd
group work, enactment
and a sviewirgoft'nlosski'sfilm.
viewing of Polanslci's film.
Is
geonp have
htve designed
desigoad theatre
thesirs
In odditino,
addition, the boys in this group
ptcgrumnsrv
programmes advertising Ike
the draws.
drama. Me
Mr Hunt and Ms
Ms
Hoddmuott
aumbinodtheir
shnirrespective
ccspaativrareas
arsonof
nfespnetisn
Hoddinott combined
expertise
is
in one
one ctrss.
class. II believe
believe the
the boys
boys in
in tin
theclars
classIsass
have bunbennlited
Hunt's general
gcnernl reading
rerding tuition and
cod also
efited from Me
Mr Hunt's
frees Ms
Ms Hoddinott's
Hnddioolt's teaching
teaching of
of literature.
litoraturs.The
Tin class
sIms
from
hm
and published
published aa class
slam anthology
anthology of
of poetry
portly
has wrirton
written and
and explored aostrmpcnury
contemporary fiction nod
and pentrp
poetry by road
readRichard
ing, for example,
ruomplo, works
works by
by Tim
TimWinton
Wistsn and
tud Richord
Tsllnch.
Tulloch.
ingnkillswhiclr
ing skills whichled
led lou
to acornprchrrsion
comprehensionstudy.
study.AcAtweriAn Americon
Litenotaro unit
ooil involving
involving Salinger's
Saliuger's Camber
Ira
can Literature
Catcher In the
Rye, roccrpts
excerpts from
from Williams'
Williams'Glass
GlassMeougenc
Menagerieand
andsevsevcent
of Frost's
Fenst'npoems
ponruswas
wnsundertaken
undeelokerduring
duriog Term
Trees One.
One.
eral of
This unit
snit was followed by another involving
involviug content of
ci
or
necrnd and third terms, via.
anAustralian
AustralianIluorsur
flavour in the second
viz.
aclaso
a closecombiord
combinedIrstoal
textualasd
andfilm
filmstudy
studyof
ofWilliamson
Williamson's
ThrClub.
aub.
The
Tho
Your 10 classes,
clasneo, taught
tuoghtby
by Ms
Ms Hoddinott,
Hoddirnll, Mrs
The Year
Mrs
and Cot
Slnvros, which led to the buys'
Cat Stevens,
boys' own mrtsicsl
musical
choice aug
and individual
individual prnsnorurioos
presentations no
on the topic
topic of
of "thi.
"the
Debsuham,
Debenham, Mr
Mr SprInkle
Sprinkle ard
and Mrs
Mrs W,rolnslos
Woolaston have espe
experienced
rienced an
aneclectic
eclecticrange
rangeofofauthors
authorsfrom
from the
the classics,
dossier,
fnatnring
burton reed
Jnliet (which
(whichincluded
iscluded an
as adveradort
featuring Romeo
and Juliet
tisrmnnt
tlse poetry
poetryof
afRithort
Brswotng, to
tona
tisement ntndy)
study) and the
Robert Browning,
film
oodtelevision
relevisisounit.
unitComponents
Comporrrlsofa.this
tVrlatter
'atte'study
'' di
film and
Ibis work
work combined
combined to
to form
fumr the
the basis
basis for
for aa full
full proproAll this
gramme of
oegomenlrtivnand
and comparative
romparstive
of copsrsilsrry,
expository, argumentative
essay writing comprising rrachrr-dirccscd
teacher-directed periods and
fccnrring various
oaniunn workshops.
wnrhshnpn. Poetry
Poetry and general
ganetul consfeaturing
comprehrssiou lsnvo
dominulad the
lbs second
resend hrtf
prehension
have dominated
half of
of term
term tlsree.
three.
Thy former
former involved
invulvnd an
no introductory
introductory segment
sngmaut including
including
The
snalysis of the lyrics of John Lennon,
Leonan, "The Doom"
an analysis
Doors"
rrlasioushiphelwcen
relationship between sang
song md
andpoetic
poeticverse."
verse."10
In turn,
turn, the
above constituted
constituted uneasy
an easylenositlon
transitiontsr
to aa wido_rosging
wide-ranging
osil innotviog
marlInof
ofAB
unit
involving some nf
of thn
the works
A BPotersors,
Paterson, AD
'0
nt
SydsmeyMorrthw
Sydney MorningGnu/ma
HeraldCetrtrrtenedatinst
CommendationWirttmeto
Winners
Page 26
Page
TIreAr'mldahnrr
The Armidalian 1995
P SDersholm-Yosng
Denholm-Young and
and everr
even Wilfred Owen.
Hope, C PS
Owns.
Cnntnmporory
imponsamenu
Contemporary English hove
have made marked improvements
Owen's poetry provided the stimulus for some ocesi.
sensitivn,
aed, gunuonily
well-esncotrd eeeativn
tive, and,
generally well-executed
creative writing
in
ia the course,
coarse,
in public
public speaking
speaking shille,
skills, a high poinrity
priority in
aed
made reasonable
erasannbln progress
peegress in
in their
their anaand also,
also, Inave
have made
lytical and
and 'unitIes
written shills,
skills.
lytical
Tim
eurrenlYnan
The current
Year 12 cohort has survived,
survived, and,
and, eon
one hopes.
hopes,
bnorfitnd
benefited from
from aa fnirty
fairly rigorous
rigorous ,'sssrrsmnnt
assessment schedule
schedule
Debenham (2/3 Uoit
Unit Retoted);
Related); Ms
devised by Mrs Debenhatu
Hoddioult
General) and
cod Mr
Mr
Hoddinott aod
and Me
Mr Hoeriren
Harrison (2 Usnit
Unit General)
Wynne (2 Unit Ceolemporary).
Contemporary). Of note, io
in addition to
Wyone
Sydney lnipr:
trips: one,
two Sydeny
nun, in
ia Term
Tnrm One
Ottoto
toSydney
SydneyUniverUriverairy's
sity's English
Engtish lecture
lectern day; and.
and, two, in Second Trout,
Term, to
the Sydney Thnnten
Company's production
production of
ofKiasgLnm,
Theatre Company's
King Lear,
meet
most of our students atteoded
attended UNE's anusal
annual Englists
English day
ioTnrro
in Term Three.
Three.Thu
ThePLCITAS
PLC/TASnombiund
combinedclans,
class, tooght
taught ot
at
TAS by MtsDebnnhasn,
era lrnmnrsdouolysuconssMrs Debenham, hasb
has been
tremendously successful. The 'mixed'
has pravidnd
provided the
the otagn
stage fur
for eomn
some
gal.
'miond' group
gmnp has
nsmtteat
yartienturty challenging
challenging toptoy.
excellent discussion
discussion of
of twrr
two particularly
ics:"A
"A Special
Special Study
Study of
of Yeats",
Yeats", cod
and "Mudero
"Modern Fiction".
ice
this
Mr Langford-Smith
I,nngfaed-Smith has
has taken
taken an
an active
aulinninterest
iutrreatina tIns
class and, with Mrs Debeuham,
Debenham, ted
led a two hour discus-
sion with the students
sladeels at the end of Semester One.
Ore.
classes hove
have read
read the
the same
same Inuts
texts iu
in
Largely, the General classes
effort (net
(notaavain
vaineon)
one)toto"pool"
"pool"snacirer
teacher(and
(andsunstuan effort
dent!) reuoasees.
resources. Woethy
Worthy of particular
Topic
denll)
pertiealae mention,
meotiun, our
eurTsspie
Ares
Area Study,
Study, "Tha
"The Aboriginal
Aboriginal Esperinoes"
Experience"hon
has been
been sacsuc-
cessful and
some sensitive, informed and
cessfol
sad has elicited samn
end
mature rropoosns
hays involved. Thooc
responses from boys
Those studying
Human Society and Its
Environment
Mr
ned Society" and "Sci"Sal.
Mr Wyone's
Wynne's class chose "Sport and
euce,
ence, Technology
Technologycud
andMinooily"
Minority"an
as thnie
their Cuntnmporasy
Contemporary
Issues end
and produced
produced name
some particularly
particularly iutnresrieg
interesting monk
work
Issuas
00
on "lush-Aids"
"Anti-Aids"inintheir
their"Understanding
"UnderstandingAdvanlisiug"
Advertising"
unit.In
Inshort,
short,the
theyear
year has
has been
been busy,
busy, productive and, as
unit
souls,
hayes, enjoyable Ins
such, one hopes,
for boys and staff,
staff.
Stop Pross',
Press: I am elated to mpnrt
report the following: Of
Of the
the
Stop
13 North West
West Region
Region awards
awardsin
inthe
theSMH
SMtt Young
YoungWritWrit'
cr0'
Competilion, nine
sine went
wed to
ers' Competition,
to The
The Annidelu
Armidale School;
School:
Andrew Syphens,
Sypkens, Stuart Heath, Nick
Andrew
Niok Birch,
Birch, Andy
Andy
McGregor,
McGregor, Ralph Menebton,
Monckton, Neal t'uneeli,
Funnell, Reey
Rory
Williams, David
David Halueme
Hulcomeand
andSimon
SimonCinappell
Chappell received
received
Williams,
certificates
certificates of
of High
High Commeudation,
Commendation.Theen
There mere
were ever
over
fifty ouhim
entries froun
from TAS - we
be site
the recipififty
we are
am proud
proad to
lobe
meipinets
ents of
of more
more awards
awards than
than any
anyether
othernehout
schoolin
inthe
theState.
State.
I wishsotothank
thankbells
bothstuff
staff and
and students
studentsfoe
for the
the menace
manner in
in
Iwish
which
which they
theymointained
maintainedlbtheir
em equanimity
equons'mity during
during the
the illill.
urns
ness and
and the
the death
deathof
ofaue
ourDeputy
DeputyHeodmustor
Headmasteransd
and English Department colleague, Mr Jim Holland.
lish
HoSand,
Mark Harrison,Ersglinh
English Cn-ovdirrstter
Co-ordinator
Mnrhffarriansn,
to
In lire
the H.S,C.
H.S.C. indiciduci
individual highlights
highlightsieinrise
the Nunib
North West
Region were:
were: 3U
3U Euoonmioe
Economics: Bee
Ben Nicholls
Nicholls (2nd).
(2nd), James
James
Engine
Cole (4th), Bmcn
Bruce Uownen
Dawson (7th), Lee
Coin
Len Trewartha
Tenwartho(8th),
(fib),
Peter Hansea
Hansen(10th);
(10th); General
General Studies:
Studies: RielaardTherolny
Richard Thornley
Prier
(1st); 3D
3U Geogra(4th); 2U Geography: Philip Gaden (Jut);
phy:
phy: Peter
Peter Hansen
Hansen (3rd),
(3rd), Rosreit
Russell Siraug
Strang (4th),
(4th), Bravo
Bruce
Dawson (fib)
(6th)
Duwsor
Tire
sabjeets were very
vary pleasing,
pleusing, all
The overall results in all subjects
subjects being
being well
well above
above the
the State
State average.
average.
subjects
Geographical fieidweeh
fieldworkunutiones
continuestotoform
form an
Gengeaphinni
assintegral
irntogeat
psrtuf
withfieldwork
fieldwork being
being concentrated
couceetroted in
part ofthis
thissmmbjeei
subject with
in
situ
Upper Macleay
Macbay Valley iu
junien years
ycamand
andYear
Year11
It
the Upper
in junior
studying the tutal
total eatebmeot
catchment ef
of the
the Maeleuy
Macleay Riven,
River.
utodying
This yere
thestaff
staff
year we
we weluemed
welcomedMa
MrTony
TonyWilhimnson
Wilkinson totothe
in plane
place of Mr Keith
Keith Beomu
Brown who mao
was on
ne leave foe
for the
yeon.
MoSimon
SimonBootle
Boude left
tuft us
us at
at the
the end
ned of 1994 tu
year. Mr
to take
position at Trinity
up ua promotion
peemelion pouiiiou
Teinity Grammar
Grammar School
Sahool afrun
ter eight
us't fruitful
fruitfulyears
yearsatatTAS.
TAS.Towards
Towardstire
the end of 1995,
said goodbye
Bill Howarth
has ts;aght
taught
we noid
goudbyu to Rev. Bitt,
Huwarth who bee
some Cemmeme
Commerceand
andGeography
Geographyininthis
thisdepartments
department acne
over
sewn
the years end
and sincerely thank him fur
for his efferis,
efforts.
Holswich, Mrs Weulaulne,
Woolaston, Messrs
Messrs Hyman,
Hyman, Alan
Alan
Miss tbotswich,
Wilkinson, Wynne, Lloyd,
Lloyd, Spriobie
Sprinkle nod
and Werd
Ward also
also taught
taught
in the KLA this year,
year.
BsS Won-nt,
HSIE Ceon'dn,snros'
Bill
Ward, HSIE
Coordinator
The changes
demand for
for H.S.l.E.
H.S.I.E. sabjmtn
subjectsatatH.S.C.
H.S.C.
Thu
uhoeges in
is drmand
tend ta
to he
be reflected in the choice of students
nationally, toed
at TAS.
TAS. llosionrs
BusinessStudien,
Studies,holeg
beingaffaned
offeredatatt-1,S.C.
H.S.C. nuexomiaatiaus
aminations fee
for the first time in 1995 is very popular,
milk Geography
Geography remaining
remaining static
static and
ond reduced
refaced demaod
with
demand
for Economies
Economics and btistosy.
History.
lee
Time
subjectstaught
taughtinivthis
tinsKLA
KLA remain
semuin popular
popular with
The subjects
presented in
students, being preunnied
to an interesting
inteenstieg way in
to the
nontbeing
being relevant
relevant to
In everyday
everydny life. With urn.
classroom and
students being faced with increased
choice vf
of
deuto
incrensed variety in ahuice
subjects, the relevance
relevance of
of this
this K1.Atc
KLAto world
world uffoiruheepu
affairs keeps
isle
aSeducational
educational changes.
changes.
it intha
thefarafosmet
forefront of
My throbs
thanksgo
goivtothevanek
the workoh
ofthe
thestudents
studentsnod
andstaff
staffininsloe
the
KLA, all
whom have made this a suucnssfnl
successful year.
KS,A,
nil of
nfwlrnm
WA Wand
Ward
TSeA,'nnnn'deha,n
lyy5
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ins
psovidiug the initial
icilial donation
donadun ef
ics by providing
of comics and Iwieltwistjog
ing the Librarian's tern
arm In
to matok
match his gifl
gift in food!
kind! Need-
lers
inannatirse has
has proved
prtsvadtotube
less to nay
say this innovation
be extremely
populrn,
praviding
nanny
happy
hours
of
relanatine
popular, providing many
of relaxationfor
for
ci!
af lIre
scharl papsilarien.
elsa deall members of
the school
population. Bill has also
doouted
nated sevorul
several sets of Scrabble for
for use
use itt
in rise
the Library cud
and
Ihnse
ranch in demand, especially
rspeeially on raioy
these are very much
rainy days.
DmruraBill
Br/P
'annand
ardOrs'
hissasir
Donors
Roberts
Ross Edwards
L.. the
eLiLibrary
L,.a...en,rr,
most exciting
asc,t,s6 year for
This has been a most
with
the official launch
launch of
of the
the Centenary
CentenatyApprol
mite foods
Appeal to raise
funds
far
information Resource
Resoernn CenCan'
for the building of the new Information
tre.ThrAppeal
$1 0500ff whickwill
tre. The Appeal time
aims to
to raise $1,000,000
which will cover
cover
onset
of the
the cost
cost of
ofthe
thenew
(err building. This Appeal
Appeal is
isoa
most of
thtee
If this
three year veoture
venture which was launched in Maovh
March of
pear.
year. At the
the tiate
time of
ofnvrisiag
writing the Appeal is uppronchiog
approaching
$300,000 in
$3110000
in pledges
pledges and/or
nod/ar gifts.
gifts.
The proposed new
arm building will be designed
designnd to
In not
sot only
ooiy
house and make accessible
accessible the
the hnnwtvdgc
knowledge stoned
stored in
honks,
videns and
and on
en compact
compact discs,
discs,but
bat also
alsoto
toprovide
pwvidr
books, videos
the fcc/lilies
mcterial and inforfacilities foe
for students to access material
mation direct from the great libraries and re,sautar
canresource centens
of the world.
tres of
A revolution is
is taking
trkiog place
planets
in edunalioc.
education. Citcogas
Changes in
the nraenee
iufaemation is
is store,
store, disseminated
disseminated
manner in which information
and used by students,
sludests, are so rapid and so profound
prabsund that
tauhtriqurs of antlerthose
those who
who are
arenot
notcdncalcd
educatedinintim
the techniques
underclouding
exploiliag these changes will become
bacomo the
standing and exploiting
arshilled
unskilled and
and illiterate
illiterate of
of the
the technafcgiaal
technological age.
age.
Tite
Johantone Library taday
The Johnstone
today has
hasesacliant
excellentauncuccos
resources fun
for
all
all of its students to
Incur,
use, beth
both for
for their
their sled/re
studies and
and for
for
recreation.
recreation. A
A georeaur
generousbndgel
budgetprovided
provided(scar
overthe
thepease
years
hen
enabled the
the library
librarytolobe
the leading
loadingschool
drool library
has enabled
be the
library
in
computes very favourably
favnurthty
in she
the district and one that compares
with
with macp
many of
of the
theprivate
privateschnnl
schoollfbrccins
libraries in
in the
the rant
rest of
lbr
the country.
country.Howeventt
However ithas
hashen-e
been inceansingly
increasingly obvious
obvious
Thu
The School
School isis very
verybaby
luckyrntoIruvo
havesuob
suchgermeraus
generous Old
Old
Buys
Boys as Bill and we thank
thank hire
him must
most siacemly
sincerelyfor
forbin
his
oonhnued
continued suppurt.
support.
We also thank Bill far
for his nethusiasm
enthusiasm io
in peraurding
persuading parpersans
sons oulsido
outside the School
School nommunily
community In
to suppers
support the Library. Ross
Rues Edwards,
Edwards, aa friend
friend of
of Bill's,
Bill's, has
hasdonated
dunned many
vary
Libacay and
artd these
dtnsr
very benutiful
beautifulreference
referencebanks
booksIntotIm
the Library
have been
bane admired
udesiredby
byall
oiland
andare
areinircastiaaat
lim
have
continual uso.
use. Jim
Prentice aad
Prentice
andAllan
AllanPenner
Fraserarc
aretwrs
twosrlhcrs
otherswhar
whobane
havedmu
domInd material
material to
lathe
Sill's suggestion.
suggestino. There
Thetr
nated
the Library at Bill's
nekenwe dunur
is also the unknown
donor who donates malenial
material every
achnawledga Ike
year to acknowledge
the cunldhudoas
contributionstotolhn
theLibaary
Library by
by
the Library MaclIars.
Monitors. We
We wish
wish to
to publicly
publicly Ikauk
thank each
and every
everyone
rue of
afoot
our daunts.
donors.
peat the Library has been lucky
This year
lucky In
to have eaves
seven LiLiMuniturs who
mba have been
hace prepared
propared to open
nprn thu
brary Monitors
the Lius Sunday aflrenonus
brary on
afternoons and
and to
to ueaa
man it al
at elker
other times
times
wlten
were unavailable.
unavailable. They
The paler
oseislertwith
withthe
ha
when staff were
also assisted
anarini
Bunk Fair. We are vrry
bank will
annual Book
very pleaned
pleased Iltat
that a book
he
she Library
Library to
Inacknowledge
anknowlrdge the
thr wonderful
wroderful
be placed itr
in the
anmmsoitp
baryn
communityservice
serviceaurrind
carriedout
outbybythese
these
boyswlmn
who urn;
are:
Nick Birch, Minbual
Eveu Harvey,
Barony, Stuart
Stuart Heath,
Hneth,
Michael Brims, Evan
Tim Hole,
Hale, Andy
Ardy McGregor and Simon
Siman Palagyi.
Tire
manbeen
hereforced
fumed to
Incommence
commence aa heavy
knary propro.
The Library has
gsarnmn
nfwerdiag
gramme of
weedingsrsoIhol
thatlbe
thevurreol
currentnaquisiliune
acquisitions cart
can
be stared
malarial has
han
stored in Ihe
the main library. Leseer
Lesser used material
thorefum
therefore hera
been muved
moved In
to a storage mum
room hut
but is
it is still
accessible
accessible via
via the
the Library's
Library's comparer
computer syslrtn
systemaltllonglr
although
it is u/nI
asoilable for
for general
general browsing.
brawsiag.
not available
Many
Many displays
displays in
in the
the Library
Librarydaniog
during the
the year
year have
have atattraded
tracted much
much interest.
interest. The mast
most eommrnl
comment was vausad
caused
by
Canlooaing Competition,
Cumpcliliaa, especially
by TheArmidalinrr's
TheArtnidaliates Cartooning
the caricatures
More recently
recently
nba
arrivutares of
ef some
town of
af the teachers.
truakrrs. Mere
lire
winning entries
eatries in
ia the
the Book
Bank Week
WeekStory
Strep Writing
Wdlivg
the winning
Camprtirian
Ihe Preparatory
PraparaturySchool
Sabrel have
have been
bees
Competition run by the
displeynd
displayed in the libnary.
library.
Wa
We lank
look ferwued
forward to
In a challenging
chatlengiog year of
uf fundraising
foodmisieg
and kope
cammuniry will
hope that
that oIl
all meorbors
members at
of the
the Snhssnl
School community
strpprsnl
thiswonderful
wnnderful nedeusonc.
support this
endeavour.
Krtiglrf Librariorr
Helen Knight,
Librarian
fur
Ito cofleulina
ite
for many yetnn
years now that the
collection has outgrown its
physical
physical Itomne.
home. AAnew
newand
andenlarged
enlarged centre
nentro of
of learning
learning
will enable us
seen
display and
and encourage
enecctage more
wore
to properly display
much
collection we do have ord
and provide
provide na much
use of the culleolioc
mere
more comfarlablu
comfortable envirnement
environment in
in which
which all
all van
can study
cod
sf reading.
and enjoy the plensorns
pleasures of
Old Buy.
95/ I) has
boo continued
nnntitmnd to
tu proproBoy, Bill
BillRubeets
Roberts(0959_I
(1959-1961)
vide many genneaun
dunotians of books to the Library
Lihrary
generous donations
Ibis
peaL He has also been instrumental in
iv persuading
pananding
this year.
thr
ape section
scclion especially
mpoaially devoted
davotrd to corncamthe Librory
Library to set
setups
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TheArartrdnliesr
lOPS
The Arinidalian 1995
Languages Other Than
English (LOTE)
No
No non-metropolitan
non-metropolitan school
school ace
can boast
boast rinlimited
unlimited human
resources in aaLOTEfaculty.
LOTE faculty.However,
However, we
we ass
are geographigeographiaasaarccs
cally blessed in so much
as we
we live
live maclay
in a citywhose
whoseeraacacally
machas
demic reperaliac
reputation is
is largely
largely unparalleled
unparalleled in country
rlrmic
N.S.W.
N.S.W.
As sack,
such, we urn
are able to offer full language classes from
Years
are else,
also, is
in addition
addition to
to presiding
providing French
French
Years 1-12.
1-12. We
Wrote
taught by
by ncr
our "residual"
"resident" staff,
staff,in
inaapesiposiand Japanese laught
1jan10
afire Latin
Lolin and German tuition
tuitien as
cs well.
tion to offer
must go
to NEGS
NEGS Principal,
Principal, MesAbbott.
Mrs Abbott,
Special thanks
marks cansr
gala
fur
for allawiog
allowing note
us toavail
availarenalvon
ourselves nf
of three
three rrf
of her LOTE
staff: Mrs Boggs
Baggs (who ably teaches
lraclrm German
Germuo to
to Years
Years 11-3 cod
an Years
Years55--6):
teaches
and French to
6); Mrs Dangar (who teaches
French to a combined
combined Year
Year 11
It NEGSJTAS
NEGS/TAS class);
clara); and
cud
Mrs Wiodryac
tulcriul sessions with our
Windeyer (whuan
(whose weekly tutorial
Year 9 Latin students
sludectt been
orhave poured
proved to be uf
of imweeue
immense astistanee
sistance In
to the hrryseoeccreed).
boys concerned).
ore grateful
grutedulalso
rIseto
toPLC
PLCHead,
Herd, Mrs
Mar Lindsay,
Lindsay, whose
whole
We are
kind ioritadorr
invitation to
to "slearo"
"share" her
leer school's
nahnal'asecond
second semester
semester
"Artist in Residence",
"Arlisl
Residcece", Yumi
Yemi Tatsushima
lhtseuhiwu has
has been
beer willwilliuglyarecpled
ingly acceptedby
byMrs
MrsStrong.
Strang. Miss
Miss Tclnsthinta
Tatsushimaand
andPtfinal Year U.N.E.rtudealu,
students,Yulca
Yuka Soda,
Endo, smile
assist in moat
most years
oalYeerU.N.E.
years
On
improveboys'
bays'conversational
c000eesotianalcompetence.
rompetenre.
to improve
Furthermore, we have
Furthrcmeen,
hove been fortunate
feetunatn to
tc spirit away (I
least,
trust, happily
happily on
er his part) from retirement
reliwweel oar
our forraca
former
Headmaster, Mr
Alan Coslr,
Cash, to teach Latin to
Headmasler,
MrAlcu
tooa Year 10
group; and
Toby, Year
gncnp;
and Mrs
MrsJudy
lady Wilkins
Wilkins (mother
(motherof
afTohy.
Ycre 5)
wha
who bus
has taught
taught thcae
these same hays
boys during
during Me
Mr Cach's
Cash's midyear averseus
overseas trip.
school's resident
staff are Mrs Mary Strang
The selrcol's
resideat LOTE tratS
Strcrg
(lapaunse
Fcter Gray
Grey (Year
(Yror 7 French)
(Japanese Yearn
Years 7-12); Mr Peter
and
Mark Harrison
red Mr Much
Harri500 (French
(Preach Years
Years 8-10).
SOS).
It is eccocragieg
acdca support of
encouraging to
to ochnrrwtcdgc
acknowledge the active
Headmaster aed
and tire
the Director of Studies who have
our Hendmrstnr
secured a permanent
sernoed
permanent classroom
classroom in
is which Mesdames
Mrsdamcn
Stweg
lettuirs.
Strang end
and Dargar
Dangar teach
teach all of alrrir
their lessons.
constitutes a accessory
necessary "heme
"home buac"
base" winch
which
The room cuastitutes
boys Irave
have been
been encouraged to utilise
alilian during
doriag tlreir
their lunch
Iaach
for general reviniro
revision psepeses.
purposes. Apart
Apart from
from sperlsportbreaks far
ivgasrncellcur
ing an excellentselcolira
selectionofofJapanese
Japanesemagaziner,
magazines, itit is
is
pleasing, boasting
posters,
aesthetically pirasmag,
booslingsuperb
superbprints,
priag, pruteru.
kites and
sad lanterns which give it1aapeculiarly
peculiarlyoriental
oriental
amhicrcc.
has been
bneo transformed
rrausformed into
iota aanalrool
ambience.In
Inshorn,
short, ia
it has
school
showpiece:lestemect
testamentOc
to the many
shrwpinre:
macp hours Mary Strang
Straug
has spece
etfuals to
to provide
provide for
far all senior students,
ttrdonta,
spent in her efforts
a plewent
pleasant learciegoevirouwnat.
learning environment.
collaborative cilrrrt
effort helwees
betweenPLC
PLCcad
andNODS
NEGSIron
has
The calleharatinc
been reciprocated by hit
thisscheol.
school.Men
MrsSleaug
Strang begion
begins her
teaching day ot
at 7.30, four moecings
mornings each week,
leachiag
work, by taking her
hen combined
coerbired TAS/NEGS
TAS/NEGS senior
reniorclusu.
class.
During "regulan"
"regular" reaching
teaching hours
hoursOltc
the Years
Daring
Ynare77 and
acd 8S pupo-
pill,
pils, in
in addition to their earmal
normal lauguagesnork
language work which
which
compriurs
comprises the lrarerrg
learninguf
ofrho
the calligraphy
calligraphy of
of lrircgacc
hiragana
(lhc
(the first syllabary),
spllnbaay),have
here had
had their
their programmes
pragremmes supplescpplvweoted
reenesiries such
sech as traditionally
trrditiaoalty tee
mented by cultural necessities
tea
ceremonies. Further, the
the Ycce
Year g8 bryn
boys have,
have, us
as the yoca
year
ccermnnies.
progressed, communicated in
Japanese with
with tOne
their
has progrcssnd,
ia Japrncse
NEGS counterparts by using
using audio-cassettes.
audio-crssrttcs.
The Armidalian 1995
SlrcArentidotinte
1995
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;
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4
,
I
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tri
e
cti
I`
Year 77Frcrrcheraderrtrerrjcyirrg
French students enjoyingtine
the lortgaogc
language
of Ihoir
their formal
9
As the
thc culmination
culmisaticn ci
fonmrl learning
Inataing the
theYear
YearS
boys will combine
the
boyc
cawbion with
witlr NEGS
NEDSYear
Year99and
cud"trek"
"leek"tolathe
In practise
pwctisc acquired skills
shills
Gold Coast (early in Term 4) to
rcgular workshops; actual
aclual interviews
iutnrsicwu with
with Japanese
Japaaesa
in regular
shop assistants
assiutosatsand
andtravellers
travellers(the
(thetiming
timingofatthe
theexcurrocursion
coincides wilk
with Ike
the peak
Japanese loarisw
tourists
sire caiacidrs
peak influx
inlIne of
uficpeecse
l3ceenslaod) and
end eating araditineal
number
tori Queensland)
traditional fards
foodsinn
in aa number
of Japanese restaurants.
ecrlsaranls.
The Years
TIre
Years 99 and
and 10
15 pupils
pupils from
from both
bath schools have, of
ef
owe netitmen,
drained aa "pen
"pea friend" scheme
their own
volition, devised
to ar:c
one another in
in script.
script.
whereby they write Ia
Other
school creliural
cultural pursuits
GIber middle school
purcuils take
nakc the
thu form
farm of
culinary experimentation
esperimeatatiou (the
(Ike making
mchicg of okonomiyaki
ehoncmiyaki
culinary
and
in its consumption);
asd the correct
correct use
use of
ofchopsticks
chupstiekuioitscocsemplirro);
rsd onigami
and
origami srwisrros.
sessions.
-
00 have
burr beer
Further,
Pcrthe boys in Year 10
beenbraced
tutoredillincrlligracalligramrorder
ordertotopractice
pearlier kanji.
hsnji.
phy in
Pirutly, ran
nailing teachers
machem have
hcve helped Mrc
Finally,
our 1mm
two visiting
Mrs Strarrg
Strang
to
10prepare
prapalr Year
Year 12 students
stradnolsofofJapanese
Japanesefor
Pertheir
thomH.S.C.
I-tIC.
domination ie
examination
inthn2
the 2end
and33uciacocace
unit coursework.
work.Ic
Inadditieto
addition
to
a "Japanese
10assisting
assirlicgthe
theorganisation
eaganisuticeofair
"Jcpaccsr Day"
Day" at
at Mrs
Mrs
Strag'r hewn
second semester,
rerrrmte Iarth
here
Slang's
home in second
both ihese
these women have
uonducicdevening
eneoisg conversation
cacvrlseliva daIses
conducted
classesleading
leading up
up ac
to
their
Iheir Half
FlalfYrurly
Yearly red
and Trial
Trial esamiortmna
examination periods.
Fmoch at TAO
French
TAS is, Jam
I ampteosrd
pleasedtotorapoff,
report,thcirinmg.
thriving. Thic
This
is
is the
the second
second year
pearin
is which
which we've
were aa group of boys who
wha
have
elected to study
part of their H.S.C.
hare cIrcled
snudpthe
tIrelanguage
lauguageasaspertoflhcieH.S.C.
programme.
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29
continuing his
his U.N.E.
TINE. study
In addition to continuing
slndy in IntroducItalian (perhaps soon we will be able to offer this
tory Italien
Advanced
elective as well and the others
others mentioned)
mentioned) and
antlAdvanred
French, Mr Peter Gray has managed to acquit himself
adatirably
admirably at the "chalk face".
fncr".
he has
taught bath
both Year 7 classes so well over
In fact, ho
hot tanght
the past
post two
Iwo years,
years, that
hut my job of teaching
tonehing French
French in
is the
the
Middle School is almost
almost coobasiog.
confusing.
lent
rsample, Yeats
by
For example,
Years Bend
8 and 9can
9 canoniy
only be
be "kept
"kept or
at boy"
bay" by
the necessary
tIre
necessary implementation
impinnsrelasion of accelerated
osueletotud learning
leatoing
programmes.
Almady,
hove embarked upon their
Already, one
our Year 8 cohort have
Year 9 coursework
in Yeae
Year 9 have contpletnd
completed
coarsawork and those
hone in
one
one third
third of
oftheir
theirYear
Year10
lf studies.
atadies.
have, amongst
amongst otlme
other things, studied the
The junior years have,
following topics;
topics: School, Home; Family Relatiounhipa;
Relationships;
the Body;
Body; Places
Places and
and Sports;
Sports;the
theSSeasons
and
Parts of Ike
rosonu avd
Concepts
Concepts of
of Time.
lime.
Specific grammar
grammar has
bat included
included the
the gender
grader of nouns
oauos and
nod
classroom eomivarsdsf
commands/expressions
both the
adjectives; elrvsroam
eupemsiunsininhoth
formal and informal
fanmal
infoemal modes;
modes; the
tire correct
correct use
use of
of negatives,
negatives,
hasr verbs of 'avina'
and the base
`avior' and 'floe'.
'etre'.
In addition,
addition, boys
boys have
havehero
beeneequieed
requiredtoIncomplete
projects
to
complete prsejccts
rategicg
ranging from
from collage making, involving
iuvnlviog Fonech
French brand
brand
anmes;
names; lbs
the vunstauctina
construction (laegely,
(largely, lv
to seclut)
scale!) of
of fomous
famous
landmarks liter
like "la
Eiffel" cod
and "luau
"Parc do
de triomphe"
landmarks
"Ia tour
bet BiEr1"
nod
cite Ilto
o'riring of
af letters
trIbes in Foruch.
and also
the writing
French.
Our two Feat
Year88classes
classes hanr,
have,apart
apartfoom
from the lemniug
learning to
Oar
the Present lndiaalive
Indicative foam
form of
at verbs, hogun
begun to tackle
more complicated
complicated 000jnnatioes
conjunctionsincluding
includingIke
thePerfocl
Perfectused
and
moro
Futute
rrgulrr red
Future tenses of both regular
andireegstlar
irregular verbs.
let
an attempt
attempt to
tu enliven and
ned reinforce
reiafarco their formal
In an
formal lanlanguage seqttivitiaa
hoyt have been eceouraged
acquisition tlrase
these boys
encouraged to
French oross
cross woods,
words, wonderwords
complete Faroch
wondetwoeds and puzzles of
of various
variant descriptions and Monolopy
Moealopy in Fruech.
zles
French.
Fuatloer
theyhave
leovoexperienced
rupetioucedlussoos
in"Ptuoclt
Further they
lessons in
"French Maths"
aud sessions in "Weather Forecasting".
and
Years
and 10
Yearn9Pond
10 have
havo concentrated
eneceettated especially
especially during
doling the
the
s000nd Semester,
Semester, on
on aa parallel
parallel programme of graded ond
second
and
onteaded
extended Imoslations
translations of
of stnrieo
stories iota
into English.
English.Of
Ofcrrurse,
course,
vnrsjoueti005
are vigorously
vi5000nsly and
aod consistently
consistently revised.
revived.
conjunctions are
Both
Both gaoops
groupshave
havealan
alsotend
readPorno
PeterMoylo'sA
Mayle'sAYear
YearireinProProvenceas
vence as part
part of heir
their ualtaeal
cultural enlighlesmest.
enlightenment.
this stage it is necessary
to mentinu
mention the
the leomeadaus
tremendous
At tIns
nrcestary to
snpporl
support given by Mas
Mrs Nicole Parsons (mother
(market of TimoTune9) who
who has
has taken
takenan
anactive
activeinterest
interestivinall
allbreys
boys
thy, Year 9)
electing Frenab
French at TAO.
TAS. Mrs Parsons co-ordinates
cc-ordinates 'The
'The
French School' in Tamworth
andher
hereeguloe
regular visits to
Tamwsrlh asd
TAOLOTE
LOTBfaculty
faaoltyare
are greatly
greatly appreciated.
apprenialed.
TAS
Further,
Robert,
Ftrrther, Mrs
Mrs Dominique
Domioique Schmidt (mother of
af Roberl,
Year 9 and Cheisropher,
Christopher, Year
Yoar 8) also
nIna should
shoold be
be noted.
naIad.
Mrs Schmidt has
hot offered to help any
soy of our
oar Langnage
Language
students with
vtndnots
wirh their
their speaking
sperking skills.
donation of
of avery
a veryenpeersira,
expensive, prrrt.
portFinally, the generous
geerrans douatioo
able "Listening Post" (a
(a paradnsienl"necessaay
paradoxical "necessary tanuty")
luxury")
able"ListeraogPrml"
1994 TAO
TAS Parents
Parents and
and Friunda
Friends Association
Associationmrest
must
by the 1994
he
be veknnvalrdgnd.
acknowledged. Thn
The panriO
post is unlnunively
extensively uvud
used in both
both
Preparatory
Propaaalaoyand
aed Junior
Junior School
School classes.
olosses. On
On behalf of all
the Fnrnigo
Foreign I,aagaogrs
LanguagesStaff,
Staff,Imish
I wishtee
to thank
thank
members of tho
again the P&F members for
foe their
thrir support,
soppert, and
and faith
faith in,
in,
tire
the LOTE facility.
Mark Hzrrraorr
Harrison
Mathematics
In 1995 thu
the Mathn
Maths staff
B Dorrian,
In
staff consisted
enstuintadof:
nilMr
MrDBE
Darner,
MaP
CSS Bleod,
'I Oates,
Gales, Mr
MrR
Mr P D
D Hall,
Hall, Mr C
Blood, Me
Mr M T
RK
Briudley,
Brindley, Mint
Miss K LHalnwicla
L Holswich and Mrs L M Blood.
I wonld
uohstrwledgc Mrs.
Mis. L.
L. M.
M. Blood's
Blood'sfirst
hrst
would like to acknowledge
farll
yunr on
no the halaths
stall. Stnr
peoiesvien.
full year
Maths staff.
Her nopuaienuo,
experience, profession-
alisar,
case with which she fitted into the
rho routine
roukor of
alism, Iha
the ease
the school,
school, nod
and her
her aoaaptaace
acceptanceaad
andprrprrlariby
popularity with the
the
boys
boys bryn
have all
all been
beenfealures
featuresof
ofher
herweak
workhorn.
here. II kayo
have
gready
greatly appracisted
appreciated aod
and valard
valuedbce
her ronteibolion
contribution In
to thn
the
smooth naoeiag
running of the departmeol
department this year.
The 1994 HSC saw outsbnodiog
easaltufor
frr all mathematoutstanding results
icr
ics cnarsrs
coursestaught
taughtatatTAS
TASwith
with all
all coarse
courseaverages
averages mall
well
abova
above the
thecoaraspronding
corresponding state aneragen,
averages, and
and tire
the students
students
TAS may well be joubifiably
justifiably proud
from TAO
proud of
of their
their achievearhirverarer
ment in
in this
thiswgard.
regard.Clearly
Clearlythe
thentndentu
studentsware
werewall
wellpoeprepsred for lids
andthe
thehard
hard work
work that
thaI they
thry
pared
this oxamirratiern
examination and
neeerrqniaed
dividrsdn.
were
required to do paid dividends.
very pleasing featnra
feature of
of lb
these
results wan
was the large
large
A very'
etc easalts
number
number af
of nondeats
students who tented
scoredpg
90ororbetter
betterininlheia
theirccreapecilvo
ccsrsau including
lealading Ian Wood, (who woo
oar top
spective courses
was our
mathematician in 1994), D Berzsenyi, J Cole, B Nicholls,
mathomaltuiuoiuS994),DBnnzvooyi,lCarlc,lltsirhoils,
AS Norvill,
Norvill,TPollitt,
T Pollitt,REciter.
K Reiter.RStaaeg
R Strangaod
andLTenwcrtlra.
LTrewartha.
Well done
done Ia
to eneb
each af
of these
these line
fine young
young mon.
men.
Well
David Doman, Mathematics Coordinator
Pope
Page 30
ThrArorniclzlrae
d9fli
The Armidalian 1995
TAS tlndanta
students also
also fared
fared pnelicnlnrly
particularly well in the Westpac
Australian Maths
Aststtaliau
Moths Competition in 1995. Lee Reid of Year
7 was nor
our best placed student
student winning
winning na prize,
prize, which
which
places him in rho
the top
placos
tap 50 students
atodnnlu of
of NSW.
NSW. Mark
Murk Sin,
Sin,
alto
also of
of Yeas
Year 7, was unlucky not to have received a prize
only non
one question
question Shoot
short of
being noty
of the
the cut
cot off mark.
work. Altogether TAS ntstdente
students achieved
ochirved 51
51 Distinction
Distinction and 90
Credit certificates, which reprotont
represent 62% of oar
our totnl
total entry in the competition,
cnmprtition, winch
which is clearly a significant
nchiecemcst.
achievement.
A vote
vote of
of thoolas
thanks must
to Mr. P. D. Hall,
Hall, who
who was
was
A
most go In
instrumentally irculved
involvedininrho
theorganiaaliaa
organisationofoftire
theNuw
New
inslrumnotally
England Maths
Maths Association's
Association's Mathematics
Mathematics Canfeaence
Conference
England
held at
at TAS
TAS in
in300e
June thin
this year.
year. This
This was
was hoeherwhich was held
ulded
alded as a gmat
great saccass,
success, end
and bad
had parlinipanta
participants from all
over Ansteuhin
Australia in
visiting machera
teachers
ovea
inattendance.
attoednuer. Many visiting
crsmmcotcd
commented ran
on the
the magnificent
rraagnifinentfacilities
facilities TAS
TAS offered
students nod
and wear
were mest
most oomplemoartary
complementary towards the
its stadeuss
Ike
Schnrrl
School in
ie general.
goneral.
Finolly,
wnald like so
Finally, I would
to publicly thank each member of
my staff. I have
have appreciated
appreciatedtheir
theirdudinated
dedicatedand
andcaning
caring
opproneh
to their
Ihrieduties
dolirs and
ned feel
feel proud
proud to
to be
baaa part uf
approach to
of
such aa dynamic loam.
team.
tacit
DB Doortizo
Dorrian
DB
PD/PE/HE
Cotneully
eighleou buys
Currently there
there can
are eighteen
boys ic
in Yena
Year 12 prepuriog
preparing
in this
this subject for hr
theHSC.Ao
HSC. Aspuff
partofoftheir
theirconasa
course these
these
iu
boys are
a number of praclicol
practical acbay.s
arc required
rcqaimd to
Iracomplete
somplereransober
tivities inclodiug
including the
the Level
Level11Genneal
General Principles
Principles CoachCoachtivities
ing Certiticate.
Certificate.To
Toachieve
achievethin
this cretificato
certificate each
each Year
Year 02
12
iog
sruderrt
student coached
eanehud aa small
smell group
group of
of Year
Ycer 77 boys in
iona poeparticular nngby/soceer
rugby/soccer skill. The nuapenatiun
cooperation of
neater
ad Mr
Mr Lloyd
Uoyd
nod
unable the Year 12 students
sledents to gale
and his Year 7 clans
class enable
gain
this valuable experience nf
of warking
working milk
with yonegcr
younger urnstutIns
dents. Seven of
a/the
theYour
Year 12
12 stadeuts
students had
had no
an uddilianal
additional
opprrotueiry
opportunity to
to do
do this
Ibis when
whee they were
were snlnctod
selected to
to assist
assist
Mr Hull
apeelal Gymbaroo
Gymbneua display
diaplup staged
staged in
is
Hall with thu
the special
Gymnasium daring
during the Prep Sehanl
School Open
Open Day.
Day. DoeDurthe Gymensiero
log
disploy approximately
nppronirontrlyfifty
fiflyvisitiegpre-snkuoleas
ing this display
visiting pre-schoolers
participated us
wrll an
nor own
awn Transition nad
as well
as our
and KisdunKindergahen
garten classes.
Dorieg
have been
been involved
involved
During the
the pear
year PD/FIB/PB
PD/HE/PE nlaooes
classes have
in ae wide
of pruclicul
practical and
and theory
theoryactivirino.
activities. The
The
irs
wida range
raufu nf
Badminton unit nalattinulrd
culminated in an
hotly coolmled
contested corecomBndmielue
as belly
pension
md 10.
petition in Years 9 and
10. As
As aa result
result teaphies
trophies wore
were
awarded
ClrnisDonaldson.
Duualdson. VolVolawarded to
to James
JamesCeoaalé
Crossle urrd
and Chris
leyball mama
teams selected
aelrctrd from Years 7-51
7-11 participated in
situ
Armidale Irrinroehanl
VarlluyhcllCompetition
Corapetitine in
the Armidale
Interschool Volleyball
Radar.
Rod Hall,I',','
PD,up
PErs
& Health
Peesnonl
t)ovelopmenl, Health
Honith and
cod Physical Education
Personal Development,
nantinacs
provide the students
stodonts of TAS with a wide
continues 10
to provide
range ad
rapeeir0000 in
ia order to equip thorn
witlt life
of experiences
them with
long ahills
titnosn and personal
persccol
skills for mniolniniog
maintaining physical fitness
health. As well
welles
as the
the work nedretakes
undertaken with
with stodeets
students by
Hall, Mc
Mr kB/man,
Hyman, Mt
Mr Lloyd
Lloydand
andMc
MrNopus,
Negus,merry
many
Mr Hall,
neperrs
experts have
have agreed
agreed to
tovisit
visitthe
theschool
schooltotoSpeak
speaktO
to PD,'
PD/
on awide
widevariuty
variety of
of
HE/PE classes,
classes, especially
espociallyYear
Year12,
12ocr
to community
topics relating so
oomwanity health. The efforts
aBorts of these
Ikese
visitors urn
are greatly appreciated as this provides the boys
bays
with a knowledgo
Ihe wider commucomwoknowledge of lroalth
health issues in the
city.
nity.
NOvembeg
November, 1994
1994 winning
winning the
the Year
Your8,
5,99 and 11 aampelicompetitions. Two
Year SO
10 classes were fortunate
enough tohavo
to have
noon.
TwuYear
fortaeate eooagh
the npportuuitp
opportunity of
of parlicipeliog
participatingininhnllrrrom
ballroom dancing
dancingrnirk
with
a groap
group of
of NBGS
NEGS girls
girls who
whoonme
came to
to TAO
TAS tu
to join
join rho
the
hops
boys for a double
double PD/I-lB/PB
PD/HE/PE lesson.
to
In Tones
Term 4,1991,
4, 1994,all
allclasses
classesixinYnass
Years7-SO
7-10menu
werein'aal'aod
involved
in
in aa hifavaviag
lifesaving programme in the uchuol
school pool. As
As orea result 34
34 boys
boysgained
gainedIhela
their Bacam
BronzeMedalli
Medallions
and 14
14 boys
boys
salt
nat nod
guiord
gainedtheir
theirBronze
BronzeStars.
Stars.Doeing
DuringSemaud
Second Trees
Term xl
of Ibis
this
year nil
all ad
of Year
lifesavingpeogrum
program
punt
Yene 80 were
were involved
invoiced in
isoalifesaving
nod
and mosl
most anhinved
achieved theia
their branne
bronze arm.
star. Tins
This progeamura
programme
will be
be repeated
repeated or
at the end
of 1995
1995 in
in an
an redeuvear
endeavourIato
will
rod of
manure
tlrutall
nilboys
haysat
et TAS
TAObecome
become competent
campetrat in
ensure that
in
lifesaving proceduars.
procedures.
liteaaving
S
R FF Hall
1995 is
is the
the first
first yeas
year is
in which
which Yrne
Year 10
10 stadonts
students will
will acre1995
calve
ceive oa apecifie
specific gaudn
grade for PD/HE/PE
PD/FIll/BE on
on their School
Certificates. Tins
iwprrrtorno now
cow
This nnkcowlcdgco
acknowledges the importance
subject
a Key
Area, and dclfolaccorded to the aobj
ensasnsa
Kay Learning
LoaruiagAeen,
Iowa
intraductien 0f
asea 22 noit
lows the introduction
of PD/FIB/PB
PD/HE/PE as
unit subject
subject
for the
HSC.
foe
Ihe HSC.
JdreAtrrridelizo
The Armidalian 1995
Ptrgz
Page 31
Science
,Auntnat
gettiag into
rev!As
usual Mr Hardieglncm
Hardingham has been getting
into Ilan
the envinoawanawith
his classes,
elnosna,particularly
prtrionlanlywithyecr
lSwhcre
ronment
with his
with year 10
where
they did oa major study
sandy of
at the geology
geelagy of the Armidnie
Armidale
district.Year9
district. Year 9inisalan
alsogeatefat
gratefulfoe
forthe
theenoinnrrmnntnl
environmental idans
ideas
and nttitcdrs
thnnngh their
their mama'
attitudes which
which they
they have
have gairred
gained through
jot ecology
neology study, culminating in attn
Yernahoppionifield
held
jor
the Yarrahappinni
trip. This yuan
imprunemunt was
wus made thmuglr
year an improvement
through the
macsine
prcdtannd aa
massive rffnrts
efforts of
of Mn
Mr Handingham
Hardingham wlin
who produced
wnrkbnnk which focused
focuned thoughts
Ihoughts and
and guided students
slndoots
workbook
through
fluid
through their
their stndy.
study.'the
Theimpuannioc
impressivenesults
results of
of Ilais
this field
mi9have
rune been
bnar ahnwn
anhoni during ParPottrip
shown in disploys
displays at school
rol-Trachun
midala at ndaeurine
ent-Teacher days, in Armidale
education displays, in
Cuffs Harbour
Hurbaur and at
atAg-Quip
promo
Coffs
Ag-Quip as
as pun
part of
of neirnut
school promotions.
In ondcr
tn maintain oar
order to
our staadcrdn,
standards, wn
we havn
have a pine
plan of
of
continued npgnadieg
tins plan
plea
upgrading of ear
our tnsounnes.Apurt
resources. Apart nO
of this
thin
yearhas
hasbeen
henritotuupgrade
appends
niasenior
senior
ehiatty laou
this year
our
chemistry
laboatumy.This
Thishas
has resulted
renalard in
in a safer,
nalnu, more
wane open
upon space fun
ratory.
for
both jauinr
junior cud
and senior classes. Our erenvation
renovation fur
for nest
next
year jean
be the
the conversion
coever.siun of
rrfthe
thecurrent
ceeneutAg
tab, into
into a
is lobe
Ag lab,
0.
1
Peter
Scrve,e Scierrce
Peter Scrivener;
Science ('crud,
Coordinator
Ii
it
This
inn trends
,,rnds of previous
This year, 1995, has marntalneu
maintained the
years for Science at TAS - a year of change, refinement
and success.
Ta
thr scene, Ike
drpaolcrrai introduced aarrow
trot
To ncr
set the
the department
new text
for
for junior
junior classes
classes which
which has
has aa problem
problem solving,
solving, reckon!
technology approach.
plcaccd at
ci
approach. As
As aa dopariearrrl
department we era
are vrrry
very pleased
rha
ru Science
Sciecce which
the positive atliande
attitude to
which tire
the orniteats
students have
shows
rhis is
isoa direct resrtlt
rhr fresh
frock
shown ced
and we
we feel
feel thor
that this
result of the
approach to teaching ard
is evident
cvidrsi in
andlaacnirig
learning wiricir
which is
in
the alnosroom.
classroom. Of
Of course,
cearse, this attitude is engendered early
in rhe
srsadents'career
nearerthrough
throeghthe
theuse
ascof
efspnoialisr
the students'
specialist Sci-
ence teachers raking
taking Year S5 end
and 6 classes for Scieucn
Science
and ibnhaelagy
Technologyininrhe
theluboratneien.
laboratories. Through rhin
this handsbends
or
Seicacc at
et a nclarivcly
yuang age the
on apperrach
approach na
to Science
relatively young
stadeelo
students develep
develop skills and altitudes
attitudes which wake
make rlrs
the
progression into secondary school that much ecsier.
easier.
A
year has
has been
hero the introduction
inrrndnctioe of
of
A fuerhet
further change this year
Srrcarnwctch.
This consists
consists of
alaa set
Streamwatch. This
set of
of chcmiects,
chemicals, hardware
ware and
and animal
animal idenrificutina
identification charts which noable
enable us
ro
field and
and do
do tests
tarts on
an site which
which lead
lord to
to go into the field
miii
pa ca
ratings
on water
waterqsaliry
qualitybeing
beingcnnigtaod.
assigned. Currently
Currently mu
we
ann
are using
aoiug Streamwatch
Sarunnawatebin
inaaYnao
Year 10
10 Environmental
Envarnamentet hInd
Studinrrnnmtaodan
portofofthe
theYear
Year1111Biology
l3iolagyrcongysturty.
ies unit and as part
ecology study.
Fulcra
his with
witlr Science
Snirace for Life
Future ptacr
plansinvelvn
involveasilag
using tIre
the kit
srndents,
students, Year 7 Water Studies cod
and eventually
eventually in
in a
Sireawwctnh
club. As
Asorescil,
Streamwatch club.
a result,we
weplus
planto
todcvclirp
develop a repleaser of
af tha
alistic picture
the caaeh
creek ananing
running tlrreugh
through TAS end
and
hrrpnfntty
we will
will be
be able
able to develop action plans
plane for
foe the
the
hopefully we
iwptnoenaenarofofwater
walerquality
qualityininour
carcreek.
creek. We
We are
are also
also
improvement
woriaing
working with the nthrn
other secandcny
secondary schnolo
schools in Anmidele
Armidale
tn gather iafonmnlinn
red the
to
information about nil
all rhe
the reiboranies
tributaries and
main Dumarnsq
Sn that
tint a coordinated
cowdiented effort
Dumaresq Ceeeh
Creek so
effort cain
can
be mcrle
noimprove
irnpenvnwater
waterquality
qualityininthe
thefuture.
brute
made to
Fngn
Page 32
more
able tu
to cairn
cater fur
for both
nurra modern
modern facility which will be eble
Agriculture
Agriculture an
as well
well as
as Sninroceelannes.
Science classes. We are nlsn
also to
rewrrdelling
the smallest
smnllcsilaboratory,
luborainry,turning
inneingit itininnoommodelling the
into a cornparer
Thunaghthe
thugenerous
generousdonation
dnuatina of
of old
old
puter labnmatury.
laboratory. Through
BBC computers
competras mu
hnnnbeen
bnrnable
ableto
ta network
nrhoatk sixteen
sintren
we have
corn
p5mm where
where students
ala dents will
will be
ho able
ablr to
computers
toaccuse
accessSciScinuce
furtherenhance
ruhanun their
themknowledge
knowledge and
ence paograaaas
programs totofurther
sluilia.
Don. Higgitt
Higgilt gonnronrs'ty
dnotitud ae large
lorgn number
enmhen
skills. Doc.
generously donated
of chrmislry
and also
aim thanks to
tu martin
mattic Levins,
Levies,
chemistry purgranas
programs and
phit ldtnke,
JcrtaesChurchill
Churchilland
and 10/4
10/4 Science
Scinner who goon
Phil
Blake, James
gave
timc, skill
skill and
and other
athrr help to
in establish
usiablish this
tics most
mast valuable
valaublu
time,
resource.
As usual, TAS studreln
students have nelnerd
entered intu
into thn
the thrill of
onmperitman
throaghthe
thrAustralian
AnstratiunSchools'
Sehunis'Science
Seirnce
competition through
Campetition, the National Chemistry Quiz and the
tire RACI
PACt
Competition,
Titration Competition.
Titaatinu
Cnmprtitien. Also
Aisu as usual,
nanal, we
we did
did very
very well
writ
Outotundiug performances
perfarmercca gaieiug
indeed. Outstanding
gainingHigh
HighDistiocDistinctions ouoan
came from
(Yr 6),
6),Thin
Thotines
fuom Timothy
Tiwutiry Wilson-Brown
Wilson Benwa (Ye
wus
red Monk
Sin (Yr 7) ond
mas Abbatr,
Abbott, Gary Demhnrst
Dewhurst and
Mark Sirl
and
Philip
0). We
Wu also
c/so
Philip Marnens
Mannersend
andHndtey
HadleyWhim
White (yr
(y 10).
anhinved 54
54 distinctions
distinctinna and
and 71
71 credits.
credits.
achieved
The Chrmiatuy
Deja was topped by Mark
Murk Sid
Sin (Yr 7),
Chemistry Quiz
l'nby Gill
Gilt (Yr 9),
9), Nigel
Nigel Edwards
Edwards and
and Hadley
Iladley White
White (Yr
(Yr
Toby
to> - these
iheoc students
students gained
gained the top results
nesalu fnom
nunlist
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from our
ot
of 29 High Distinctions, 33 Dioliartinno
Distinctions ued
and 30
38 Cneditr
Credits
pruning
neet 0gm
proving once
againncr
ourstmngth
strengthininChnmrstry.
Chemistry.
In the Titratiun
Titration Cnmpntitiur
Competition me
we entered hen
two Year
Year 12
12
teams,
stuteams, one
our Year
Year 11
11 team
tuamand
andone
san team
teamof
af Year
Year10
it students who
who nrc
are being
being accelerated
acceleratedininChomistry.
Chemistry.The
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two
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8ih
Year 12
12 learns
teams performod
performed molt
well tu
to nehinve
achieve Orb
6th and 8th
pleura
ttrnlocal
localregion.
nugina.Hadley
Hadley
placesout
outnO
of 28
28tuamo
teamsfrom
from the
White and
partiuntarlywell
well with
with
and Ben
Ben Knehira
Kaehler peufnnnand
performed particularly
Hadley recording
rernerlingthe
themost
mutt accurate
oocneatutitration
titrntiosrusnttnn
result on
tire
the day.
As a further
tardier support
sapporl to
te Chemistry
Chemistry and
aid the pursuit
pumu'i of
of scisal-
entific knowledge
luenwiedguthe
thrScience
Sumnerdepartment
depanment has
busbeen
bern
ninregly
snppnrliou of the Thlented
Stedents For000jo
strongly supportive
Talented Students'
Forensic
Sciniaca
Cump through
ibrougtrthe
tireprovision
p000ininuofaffacilities
facitiderand
and
Science Camp
technical assiatance.'i
he Ituneenin
Sniecco Camp attracts
assistance. The
Forensic Science
Ycnr8
Year 8sladcuts
studentsfrom
fromevery
everynuance
corner cf
of NSW
NSWend
andma',
was eecrecognised nationally
gaining the
the prentiginun
prestigious
ugnined
untionelly in 1994 by gaining
BlIP
tannoative Scinune
trarhiog.
BHP Award fur
for Innovative
Science teaching.
Tileflr-urridutioni
2995
The Annidalian 1995
TAS students have also attended lectures and open days
of
theta insights
at the University of New England to give them
into how
ltow Science
Science can
can be
beaa part of their future.
fetorn.
proud of
0gthe
theachievements
achievements gained
gained by
by
I have been very
ve proud
he Science
Sciener stodents
the
students this year and I world
would lihe
like to
to thank
thank
and
the experience
and dedication
end pay tribute to ties
enperienee med
dedication of
of all
all
Snienee department
dopnrtmeet who
wha have
havr made all these
three
staff in the Science
aahievemettts possible.
pnssible. Of course, the dopattmeitt
achievements
department could
not run
ran as efficiently
efficiently as
as itit does
dnrs without the dedication
drdinatinn
and enthusiasm
enthunicum of
of our
oar lab.
mb. assistant,
aasistavi, Mr Beaker,
Beahor, Gordon
McLennan.
efforts ate
are greaaly
greatly appreciated by all the
MeLeanea. His effoets
Science
staff and
and nvyselfiu
myself inpartinrmnt,
particular.
Seirver staff
I eontianr
continue to leak
look ferseard
forward te
to fanthrr
further change, refinement
reftnemret
snceess in the future.
fulure.
and success
Peter Scr-r'enetScrivener
te.'.v.a.vQu,,
High Distinction Winners in the Chemisay
Quiz
b at
Lt.,
tn.TAS
145 Dam
It,,,,,
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activity
at the
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refer".5
he,7'Scirrroc
Simon
James Heath
enjoying
Yea,
Science
TIteA,ar,idelirrt
The Armidalian 1995
Page 33
Technological
&
Technological ST
Applied Studies
tine
micds of oar
iehn Bock, Mike Hill,
live minds
our macking
teaching staff: John
Whirr, David Toppin
Tappio and Alan Wilkisonc;
James White,
Wilkinson; bnt
but
also from the stssdeals
rkrmsclves, with project negoticstudents themselves,
negotianina
tion playing a lerge
large pant
part in
in Ste
the ananicatone
curriculum design.
Campaling
Iranbenefited
beaefstedfraw
the ininComputing stashes,
studies, likewise, has
from the
buy of the
jection of fresh ideas from Phil Blake, old boy
schoel, who
cansidneahlcexpertise
cspertise in
in the
Ike areas
mats
school,
who bemngs
brings considerable
of database devnlnpmcnt,
development, mnitimndin
multimedia and
andpublishing
publishingma
to
our classes. Phil can
cnn be
be found
gonadin
inthe
thecomputing
compcting labs
labs most
most
okarocoas
afternoons with
with ca gaggle
gaggle of stadruts
students keenly
keenly deoniopiug
developing
interact services,
seroices, designing control
canseat technology
technatogy devices
Seniors
internet
er working on
en remnte
or
remote databases. Hu
He is also the
Bolomnistnr, running
nuacitrg several
mayoralweekend
weekendgames
gamesofntthn
tack
Bolomeister,
the tank
game Bob,o
Bob, that
game
thatinvolves
involves people
people from
from all acer
over the
the world
world
ann another over
aver the intemet.
internal.
who play against one
One
iolvrnrt connection
conanction in
Our intemet
is now complete,
complete, with
with ISDN
ISDN
eocaaolicnto
connection tothe
thenot.
net. TAS
TAS km
has macrat
several servers
servers running
running
internet services,
seevicra, including
inclading aa World
World Wide
Wide Web
Web server.
srrcor.
Tm TAS
The
TAS boron
home page
page can
can be
be goons
found at:
at: "brIgs/I
"http://
www.as.edu.au"
Martin Levins,
Levies, TAS
TAS Coordinator
Coosdsnts.
Martin
Thin
LearairsgArna
This Key Learning
Area covers the "traditional" subject
areas
areas of
of Computing
Computing Studies,
Studies, Agnicutturo,
Agriculture, Ts.ehnics,
Technics,
Technical Drowiog
Drawing and Teclrnics.
Technics.
Increasingly,
Increasingly, the
the bonders
borders between these subjects are blurring,
Studies
ring, and the title of Technological and Applied Studies
Coageatulations
railers in the Nerth
Congratulations to last puce's
year's high rollers
North
West Region: Computing
Compating Studies:
Stadies: Karl Reiter 2nd;
2cd; Inindnstrial
dustrial Technelogy:
Technology: Michael Tayler
Taylor and
and Nick
Nick Staiham
Statham
nqsel
equal 2nd; nod
and csngrctalnticns
congratulations to
to cli
all who
who boor
haveochiovod
achieved
us
and exciting
enciting domain.
damaist.
so mach
much in
in thin
this tentiln
fertile and
Martins
Martin Let'ismn
Levins
is
happuns in
io these
bean
is aa better
better meosare
measure of
of miter
what actually happens
clrsseeams,
werksheps.
classrooms, laborateries
laboratories and workshops.
Goon
the days
days of
at the construction
ceostraction at
Gone ann
are the
of aimple
simple wooden
wooden
orocmrotr.
be
ornaments. Students rITAS
at TASore
are new
now jest
just es
as likely
likely to
lobe
designing projects
projectsno
onenmpetero,
computers,cersntncctitrg
constructing in
designing
itt plasplustics,
tics, metal er
or fabrics,
fabrics, imptemeeting
implementing electronic 000leal
control
and
and devisirrg
devising packaging
packaging aud
and marketing
marketingatratcgiva
strategies fsrr
for tbcir
their
products.
innovative
Innovative ideae
ideas to
nareinforce
reinferce this
tinsapproach
cppeeachhave
havebeen
bran
the design
dmign end
cumulating
and manufarture
manufacture of wind chimes, calculating
tire
freqnncniea of tire
the frequencies
the musical tortes
tones cmittcd,
emitted, dusigninig
designing
bunk
and construction
casstmctioo on our
ear sewing machines,
macirises,
book satchels and
foheicatioa
afrockets,
sterna systems
systems or
cenemetn
confabrication of
rockets, cas
car stereo
remote contraIled
Tire ideas
ideas come
cotarnfrom
fromthe
tlraimcginatrolled submaeinosl
submarines! The
imagina-
I
P. loath&
7irts,'otrgy
attndu'ssts
Design
Technology
studentsuewcrk'
sewing tsp
up a ararte
storm
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Hngls Sproat
Sprna with a prize-winning major work
Hugh
TlsnA,nsnidaliaa
1995
The Armidalian 1995
Activities
I
The Armidalian 1995
Pg
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35
Address to TAS cadets
by Rear Admiral Brian T Trnloar
BAD (Rtd),
(Rid), 17
Treloar AO RAD
Srptrmhrr
September 1995
I,
'''
-ae;'i'
iRdT err
Major Grant Harris welcomes Rear Admiral Treloar
First and foremost, I must congratulate you on a very
fine parade. Year
Your bearing and drills were
first class and
fine
wrrr first
ynu
you areacredit
are a credittotoyour
yourschool
Schooland
andIntothorn
thosewho
who went
went
before
before you. Iris
It is certainly
certainly agreat
a greatsight
sightto
torue
see aanh
such bright
and
and eager
eager laces,
faces, and
and such
such cnmpntent
competent and
and nurnrst
earnest ynurrg
young
men.
fntnrr leaders
men. In thr
the yrers
years to
to come
come yon
you will he
be the future
of
of Australia
Australia and
and its
its noighbuum.
neighbours.
Grrtainly,
Certainly, aa few
few rhiege
things have
have changed
changed in
in the
the past
past 50
50 years
years
since I was where you are this morning. Then,
sinur
Thea, World
War
War II
II has
has just
just ended
ended and
and we
we were
were thankful
thankful that
that at
at last
last
we
tank forward
forward to
Inpeace
yearnand
errdtotathe
lberoprtntrno
we could look
repatriation
of
of nne
our friends and familiar.
families. We recognised den
the sacrifice
saurifice
that
that hod
had burn
been mode
made far
for us
us and
and mourned
mourned Ihase
those why
who did
did
not
tire least,
least, Old
OldBoys
Boysfrom
reamSchool.
0,'...
not return, not the
leave school.
schual. II do
do remember,
rrmowber, in
is my
my last
last year
ynarthat
thatwr
we did
got
weed with
nerAnstee
get issued
with are
oneBeen
Bren Our,
Gun atrd
and one
Austen Due
Gun wield,
which
were in groat
thase mba
great demand 1mm
from those
who wantnd
wanted to praypractire
tice dismantling
dismantling them ned
and gsing
going thruagh
through all
all the
the strep.
stoppages drills.
Yea
You ntuy
may watt
well ash
askwhy
whyititisisrlret
that van
younon
are asked
asked In
to secve
serve in
Cnrpr and learn military training
teeming and
and proceprocethe Cadet Corps
dures. fines
Even in
in your
your uheet
short lifutiwns,
lifetimes, yon
you havnwilncesnd
have witnessed
manly
inutuoneaofofman's
mae'sinhumanity
inhumanity to
tu man.
mao. The
The hismany instances
books are fall
full af
of snub
such iwtunces
instances and
and itit bun
has nlways
always
tory bonhs
bnnn
oar nation
nation to
Is protect the rrpprcused.
been the will nrf
of our
oppressed.
A very
nnry good
gaolt friend
friond of
nf mine,
mine, Major General
Graced "DiSBar"
"Digger"
Jumos
who is
iscarreatly
James who
currently thn
the Nrttnent
National President
President uf
of the
the
Returned and Services Lragse,
League,spake
spokenarlire
earlierthin
this yore
year at
aommrwewtivrnerrmany
a commemorative
ceremonyfar
forV-B
V-EDay.
Day.Sawn
Someworde
words
lee
neat time,
time, we
we might
might all
all do
dawnS
he said at that
well In
to remember.
remember.
By
By the
the way,
way, "Diggor"
"Digger" Juwne
James had ea leg bluwe
blown off
off by
by a
land
wine in
ieKerrr,w
as isvalided
aftheAawy,
land mine
Korea, was
invalided nut
out of
the Army, studstudied medicine and rrjoiaed
rejoined tire
the Array
Army with an artificial
leg, seoned
served in Vietnam and evoatually
eventually beenma
became Ireed
head of
its Madiani
Medical Services.
He snid:
linhed by the Auner
said: "We nm
are linked
Anzac teuthtiaa.
tradition. We
We urn
are
halted
pmt 50
SSyaam,
linked Inn,
too, in the past
years, hy
by straggler
struggles against totnlilnsian
talitarian regimes, of which
which Nuriam
Nazismwleich
which bud
had awupr
swept
Euwyc,
Europe, had bees
been among
among the
the most
most threatenieg.
threatening.
War is vat
not gterinus.
glorious. Drnth
Death bud
had nnwe
come tu
to thousands
thousands of
of nut
our
people is
sends, in
iv thu
inreeking
reekingmud,
mud,ma
in blinding
blinding deunet
desert sands,
the
shattering skios
arenas. We are not
oat
skies and is
in the
the anetlenen
northern oceans.
bnnstfal
praplc, we are not
not aewarlike
boastful people,
warlike proplrl
people; bsl
but wee
war
hun
shtprd this
pesple tuba
has shaped
this nutinc
nation and
andnlanwa
shown its people
lobe aa type
type
of Anstenlinn
in noble
noble and
ned good
gund and
ned heave.
Australian who is
brave. We do
eneulate those
those characteristics...
rhurccterislim... We give thanks
well to emulate
that our
nur nation
nutiae is our own."
awn."
There are
ace other
other reasons
eensnnnwhy
svhywe
wehave
havecadet
eadattraining
teaminginicca
school
echnol such rs
as TAS.
TAS. Firstly,
Firstly,ititisistutoteach
teachall
allufofusustIm
the
eoeameiug
discipline.For
FreeusustoInbehesuccessful
snanrssfnt in
in this
thin
meaning
ofafdiscipline.
wand,
world,we
wemuse
must dinaipliun
discipline ourselves.
ourselves. Witlanut
Without that, wc
we
will fryer
em about
about aimatw
nevercancerd
succeedand
andwill
willtend
tendtotowand
wander
lesnly,
auhievireg nothing.
authing. Learning
Lnnrning to take
lobe orders in
ue
lessly, achieving
is an
essential
essential part
partuf
ofone
ourlearning
learninghow
howtntogive
givenednee.
orders.Withirn
Within
the frameworks
frarnnwnrhs of
of Cadets,
Cadets, you
yns will
will get
get the
the opportunity
apparlanity
to
doand
and pwatiaa
practice both.
nile
Passing Out Parade
Thea
Then we bed
had just been issued
with the
the old
old style
styleArmy
Armywinwintar
ter uniform
uniform which
whichwas
waswrest
most
wnlnnmn,
welcome, particularly
puericularly for
far our
parer,
parents,anasititsavud
savedwere
wear and
and
"itrar
tear Ounce
on our usnmnl
normal school unifarms,
these were
'a,
forms. These
were sumen
somewhat
hnrdtoerrwnbyevre
hard to come by even ififo'..
you
had enough coupons.
ceupoas.
Our side arms
arms were
ware different.
diffnrar,.
In thuse
those days.
days, unr
our rifles we-a
were
out en
on the
single shot 310's and nut
rige
very much
want.,.'
rifle range it was very
of
a lottory
lottery to hit the target.
target, so
m
seb out
net of line
tine were the bar
much
barrein.
dent think
rels. I don't
think we
wegut
got3119.
303's
. -
for drill purposes
psepuses or for
far rifle
aCe
practise
practise until
until II was
wasabort
about to
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36
as.
The Armidalian 1995
Secondly, military
military training
trainingleach
teaches
which
Secondly,
as us set patterns which
we must
mast follow
fallow if
iwS
weara
arenal
nottotobeaumuceahlrle.
become a rabble.Tlriogn
Things
soclr
such as marching, parade drills, weapons drills cad
and tactactics am
are done te
to teaah
teach all of us the pmpnr
proper way to achieve
aa final goal,
goal. riot
Thatgaat
goalhns
hastntobacoma
becomesceand
secondnature
nature so
so
that when tha
the going gets laugh,
tough, we will konw
know ruaclly
exactly
how to enact.
criliaal if we even have
react. That in
is critical
have to
to fran
face lIre
the
'two way rifle range'. I hope that you will never be put
,rurathaeeaoathsnpuetanttrnsoa
Another most important lesson which we ran
can learn
learn feum
from
audet
cadet teaioieg,
training, is always
always lank
look aftar
after the
the walfuac
welfare of Ikoac
those
nuder
cautwand. This does
dues not
eat mean that yon
under ysicn
your command.
you have
to
rarer evaryane
yroranit.
titer
to wut
wet nurse
everyone in your
unit. Huwenet,
However, fram
from time
to
ill paobably
ga through
thmugh santa
to time,
time, each of year
your menw
men will
probably go
some
if you observe similar pmetiros
practices in all poor
your Intora
future putpur-
difficult
caafsdeoue.
difficult pceiad
period winch
which is likely In
to sap his confidence.
Probably, it will be aanimple
'simple matter
matter ef
of not
not andarstandunderstandProbably,
ing
prablem. You
Yea must
mast help
trip that
ing a parOcelna
particular problem.
that man
man averovercome his
or,me
his problem.
pmblam. In
Ia his
his way,
way, you
you will
willattract
attendthe
theconficash.
dram
denceof
ofpout
yourmee
menand
andgive
give them
them corfidanca
confidence in
in themthem-
suits.
selves.
Thin
ant mean tIter
yao should
shaold act
This does not
that you
not qacslioc
questionsnare
some
procedures if they da
do eat
not appear
appear lobe
to bewarkiag.
working.By
Byall
all
pracedoms
asaans,
wuys to impeace
means, ha
be aloat
alert fcc
for ways
improve ynur
your mcthodalogy.
methodology.
In
In one
our changing
changiagwerld,
world,me
we have
have tu
to be
be acer
ever wudy
ready to
to adupt
adapt
to eltange.
change. Farm
From what
what titevu
I haveseen
seenlreaa
here iii
in tha
the purl
past day,
to
there has bern
been much
much change
change ever
over the
the past
past 50
50 yearn,
years, When
there
II first
LaTAS,
me had
had slit
slit trenches
tereehen around
around most
meal of
at
first cusne
came to
TAS, we
the
the perimeter
perimeter far
forthe
theSeheol.
School.The
TheOld
OldBays
Boysmud
had helped
helped
dig
esnal for
fur those
kane who
dig samu
some and
and itit wa.s
was usual
who misbehaved
misbehaved tu
to
he
be handed
handed aa pick
pick nod
and shavul
shovel end
and laid
told in
to dig
dig name
some muro
more
in that position. However,
However, these
these drills
drills will
will serve
serve you
youwell
well
However, II would
would suund
sound aa word
word of
of waruing,
warning, brfoaa
before
Hawevor,
changing
discernititfully
hilly with
withyour
pert renchanging nay
any peacuduec,
procedure, discuss
senior nffierrs
officersand
andpeace
provethat
thatititwill
willwork
workbattar
betterthan
thanrita
the
jar
old
hove seen
seen too
tar many
old method. Over the years, I have
many tragic
urcidenis
accidents dun
due to
to peaple
people ttegtnclieg
neglecting recammcndcd
recommended peac.
practice, arEa
or to takieg
takingsharI
shortcute.
cuts.Slrarl
Short arts
cutscon
are aa aecipa
recipe fur
for
tica,
disaster
te
disaster and that is why as crdate
cadets pun
you repeat drills to
ensureyou
youwon't
won'tforget
forgetan
anessretial
essentialulumcnl.
element. Vita
You don't
rotate
see a pilat
pilot hop
hop into
andtake
takenfl
offwithout
without
see
tu an
su aeroplane
reropin and
going
going throagh
through aa rigorues
rigorousret
setof
ofpreflight
preflightchecke.
checks.At
Atleast,
least,
you won't ore
see that pilot for lung
long if he neglects
those
you
reglucis thosa
checks.
checks.
One thing
thing II remember
remember vary
very well
wellfeato
from my
my days
daysin
inlisa
the
One
cadet carps,
corps,which
which has
has stand
stood the
the test
test uf
of time
time throughout
throughout
corel
my
my nervier
service caaaea
career itt
in the Navy. Thul
That is,
is, pan
you most
mustulwoyu
always
be prepared
prepared to
to demurs
demonstrate
to cutcarbe
train aand
ad explain
enpleiu the need
ared to
ryicg
rying not
outua purticelur
particular task.
task.Aostraljuns
Australiansur
aseawhale
whole01always like to
reasonfur
fornay
anytask,
task.IfIfaalank
task
wayn
so see
tea a good
goad eraser
become erpetibaus
repetitious witheut
without reusres,
reasons, thee
then the
the perforceperformbecome
ance of your menwill
willfolt
falloff.
off.IIhave
haveseen
seen this
this happen
happen in
auucufyoaenrec
real life
anal
lila so
enmany
manytimes
timerand
nodaccidents
acuideotsoccur
00_uas...a result.
truerhos,
ia not
rot such polite
putite tones.)
oars.) Whee
trenches. (Usually
(Usually in
When the
the
war
finer Ihuoc
war endud,
ended, they weac
were still given
those totrir
tools and told to
fill
fill them
them in
in again.
again. Thu
The other changes that I have men
seen
hcec
teaand
andaacredit
credit to
to the
the
here rev
are nary
very much fee
for the her
better
School Counail
Councilin
inpeanidiag
providingno
somanly
many impraoe
improvements
School
moats and
amerities
amenitiesto
tonssiel
assist in equipping yen
you for year
your fulane.
future.
learnt anoay
many years ego
ago that it he
is very
an
II learnt
sety difficult
diffioult to
te put cu
old
old herd
head an
on yanegahunlders.
young shoulders.Bvperi000eaad
Experience and knawlknowledga
edge abcs
oftenoaly
onlycame
comeallot
afteryau
yououffar
sufferthe
theburnt
hard knocks
oath
analyse each
nach situation
uitaaliuu to determine
deteewiur tire
and analyse
the guod
good from
from
thn
the had
bad or the
the unefel
useful from ike
the useless.
useless. II am
am cure
sure that
that
with the
linacat
nITAS
the ospoeieaco
experienceyes
yougum
gain here
TAS and ospcciclly
especially
in
is the Suheol
yan will build
in yona
your seevico
service in
School Cadern
Cadets that you
ytatfarm from
front which you
yru can meet this ehaoghtg
a solid platform
changing
contribution.
world and make
mako aa worthy
wnathyuaareibatina.
Good luck in all your future endeavours and may God
youLi
always.
be .,with
an you
,aJuS
c-S
(u,tctLt,,00k,a,,i
Cadet
Unit Guard
Cn',t,,
tar-tn,,
Back RrRow:
Part
'...' SGT
CPL
A.R. 'n.
Marshall,
CDT ST
N.E. Davis,
ti i S.
a Harris,
it. 'CLV
CUO R.
R.A.I Blake,
tvo.,t'f.Sn
CPL S.C. Blake,
CDT A.E.
Foot
Clear CDT
e F Font
Fit'reRera
First Row:
Sa'atrnk
Seated:
LCPL
LCPL G.T.
V.P Thorpe,
Thorpe, SGTM.01.
SGT M.M. Wue
Ware,CPL
CPLP.R.
P.R.Ceadca,
Gaden, CFL
CPL CD.
L.D. Ilekienun,
Robinson, CtiOJ.O.
CUO J.D.McMuore,;
McMaster;LCPL
LCPL
oLD.
A.D. Hardman
Hri'dtrait
CUO
COO D.L.
D.0 Ware,
Ware,WOd
WO1S.A.
S.A.Gacdi,nen;
Gardinet; MAJ
M,4J G.S.
U.S. Harris,
Harric SOD
SUO Mat.
MA. Walkeri
Wilke', LT
LTWE.
WE. Hoonae,,
Hyman, CUO
COOCP.
C/i
Tibbetts,
CUO.1.11.
J.R. Wibrurn.
Wilton.
Tihbrttu, CUD
T/neAceniduti,an1P95
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Cadet
nation
Thin was
was achieved
aehinvad through
through the
the genergrorrnative location. This
Oat
ous assistance of the staff of T.S. Vendetta
Vendetta at
at Coffs
Coifs HarHarbour in
is the offer of their dapat
Captaia
depot and the efforts of Captain
Boolla
pm.
Bootle and the TASCU staff who cdaptnd
adapted the camp progromme
locotian. In
Is addition to the nsual
gramme to the new location.
usual
activities of
enafidonce 000rnr,
of navigation,
navigation, taaldaing,
trekking, confidence
course,
shooting
rod canoeing,
canoeing,the
thr proximity
pranimitytolathe
ocean enamo'
shooting and
the ocean
hInd
B antexperience
caperiaceato
tube
bled swimming and a Police Boat
be inaorpoaotnd.
corporated.
Entabliahmenl
Establishment
Conanoanding
Offioer
Commanding Officer
Major G.S.
OS. Horns
Harris
A Coy Comaaaadcr
Commander
Cop:.
Capt. M.T. Onion
Oates
B Coy Commander
Capt. D.B. Donrian
Dorrian
C Cay
Coy Commander
Quartermaster
Cap. K.L.
K.L Holswich
Holswich
Capt M. Tavonar
Tavener
Radio
Li.
DM. Toppin
Lt. D.M.
Toppin
lraiaing Officars
Training
Officers
Lt. M.B. Hill,
flitt, Lt. WE.
WIt.
Hymna,
Hyman, Lu
Lt. A.A. Wiltnirsor
Wilkinson
Mr l.A.
Lloyd, Mr M. Sims,
IA. Lloyd,
Mr W.A.
WA. Ward
Ward
Training Staff
C Coy Staff
Mr R.F.
R.P. Hall, Mr
Ma M.R.
MR.
Hant, Mr
Harrison, Mr R. Hunt,
MW.
M.W. Prestos.
Preston.
S-U.O.
S.U.O.
C.U.O.
M.A. Walker
Walkor
COO. M.A.
2.t.C.
2.1.C.
COO. N.E. Henley
R.S.M.
W.O.l. SA Gardiner
Gardiarn
W.O.I.
Adjutant
Adjutant
C.U.O.
JR. Wilton
Willor
COO. J.R.
Freer
COO. M
MSS Preea
C.U.O.
RJHickey
turkey
COO. RJ
A
A Cay
Coy CO
B Coy
Cay CO
C Coy
Cay CO
Training
Training Officer
These awoads
wean presented
pernented at
at Annual
Annual Camp.
awards were
Quotn Shield
Shield for the
thu Best
Best Shot:
Shalt Cpl David Cotteaill
Quota
Cotterill
Tai
Sot the
the Best
Best Cadet:
Cadet: Cdt
Cdl Matthew
Matthew Wysel
Wysrl
Tri Shield for
Award for Best
Brsr Corporal: Cpl
pl James
Jamas MeMoatna
McMaster
RSLTaophy
Scott
RSL
Trophy for
for the
the Best
Best Sergrcnl:
Sergeant:5gm
Sgt Scott
Oordiner; Moffatt
Muffall Sabre
Gardiner;
Sabre far
forNat
NetCUD.:
COO.:C.U.O.
COO.
Malcolm Walker
Ceremonial Guard
Gnard
'lhrocgh
Throughthe
theyear
yeartho
theGuard
Guardhas
hashod
hadvoaiaaa
various peaformperform.,mccsnengiug
from the
the end
rod of year
peon pageant
pageant where
whrm the
ances ranging from
Guard displayed a moving
moving selection
selection marking
marking the
the World
World
War It
Arrnrn Day
Day where
where numerous
onmreoas promotions
pacmnlians disdirII so
to Anzac
played their skit
tIme
errolthree
thrervennas
ofthe
theSchool,
Whorl,
skillsIsatatthe
usual
venues of
C.IJ.O.
CP Tibbetts
Tihhctts
COO. CP
C.U.O.
DBWaring-Flood
Wariag.ltlard
COO. DB
(Turm 3 & 4)
Sgt DW Jeffrey (Term
Quartermaster
Quartermaster
HO
Ware, Cpl
pl S.E.
SE. Darn.
HQ Company: Sgt M.M. Ware,
Dare, Cpl D.R.
Manato,
CpIAJ.
Cpl M.J.
Ml. Smith
Munsie, Cpl
A.J. Raff, Cpl
Smith
A
A Camparry
Company
I1 Pits:
Bartholomew, Cpls
Cpls
Pltn:C.U.O.
C.U.O. R.A.
R.A. Blake,
Blake, Sgt M.D.
M.G. Bartholomew,
JR.
Odgg&&M.J.
MJ.Crofts
tafS
TR. Grigg
2Plarr:
C.U.O.P.R.
P.R.Hall,
Hall,Sgt
SgaS.C.
S.C.Blake,
Blaka,Cpls
CplaP.R.
SR Gaden,
2 Pltn: COO.
P.M.
S.M. Doreiaa
Dorrian
3 PIle:
SI. Ciroppall,
Pltn: COO. TA. Poole, Sgt S.J.
Chappell, Cpls B.G.
Cast
&A.
East &
A. St.
St. Piddiogloa
Piddington
Doagnasleigh,
Thir year maakad
Dangarsleigh, and Central Park. This
marked the
anniversary of Victory
Victory in
in the
the Pacific.
Pacific, and
and on
on VPDOP
VP Day the
the
TASCU mounted three
three scpamtc
separate natnfotqcn
catafalque parties which
lagrlhea
cantogether with
with ace
oneSeam
from T.S.
T.S. Aemidala
Armidale provided
provided tine
the centrapiren
trepiece Sara
for a very soirmo
solemn ermine
service at
at Coateai
Central Pork.
Park. Each
aS
Orethree
thacacatafalque
ecicfalquaparties
patti usrepresented
representedaadiffcrnut
of the
different can
era
af
of naifarm
uniform and
and driE,
drill, namely
namely 1940's
1940's 0.303
0.303 daiS,
drill, 1970's
91.19
drilland
and1990's
1990's Austeyr
Atisteyr drill.
SLR drill
Awards presented at the
thu Guard
Gaard Dinner
Dieanr
John Green
Grano Shield
Shield for
forthe
themost
mostoutstanding
aotslondiogJunior
lariat Cadelia
det inAc
theGacod:
Guard: Cpl
Cpl AR.
A.R.Macshall
Marshall
Catafclqua
far Service
Sorsico in the
ho must
Catafalque Shield for
most cclofotqnn
Catafalque
Parlim:
C.P.Tibbetts
3ibbrlls
Parties: C.U.O.
COO. C.P.
Purring
Passing Out Parade
Arasoal
hold on
or Old Boyr'
As usualdna
the parade
parade woo
was held
Boys' weekend
weekend
card
we were
mere fortunate
foetranatatotohave
havaOB
GBRear
Ram Admiral
Admiral Brian
Brian
and we
TralonrA.O.
Treloar A.O. (Rid)
(Rtd) as
as ore
ourRnviewing
Reviewing Officar.
Officer. The
The stood.
stand-
and
of drill
drill on the
tire parade
parade was excellent,
ancellant, which wcs
ard of
was a
B Company
4 Pltn:
PlIn: C.U.O.
COO. JO.
J.D.MoMasler,
McMaster,Sgl
Sgt A.R.
A.R.
Marshall, Cpts
Cpls A.S. Willis,
Willis, A.L.
A.L. Dairy,
Daley, L/
Cplsl.R.
O.T Thorpo
CpIsJ.E. Baldwia-Dalay
Baldwin-Daley & G.T.
Thorpe
-f's
5 PIta:
DL. Ware,
Ware, Sgt
SgtS.
Pltn: C.U.O.
COO. D.L.
S. Harris,
Harris, C1.'Cpls
L.D. Robinson
RabinrOa &
& C.V.
CV. Cliftoa,
Clifton, L/Cpl A.D.
A
Hordmon
Hardman
C Campirray
Company
COO. B.J. Koight,
a.
Knight, S/Sgl
S/Sgt R.J. Small, ICpl
C.W.
Allan,Cpl
CplJ.L.
IL. Copeman,
Cnprmou,Cpl
OplD.W.
DR
C.W. Allen,
Cotlrrdl,
Cotterill, Cpl
Cpl JR.
J.R.Croasld,
Crossle,Cpl
CplB.J.
B.J.Miog.an,
Mingay,
Cpl S.M.
SM. Woodhill
Woodhill
Annual
Annual Camp 1994
In rho
abs000r of
the absence
of Mojoe
Major Harris,
Harris, Copt..pr
Captain
Bontle
Bootle guided the TASCU
TASCU through
through 1994
1994 and
due to
extended drought
drought which
which resul:ad
resulted
duo
ta the nnteadrd
inasrvnre
in a severefire
firethmat
threatand
andwater
water shortage
shortage ci
at
oar
forced to
Ia seek
reek an alteralt.
our usual site hr
he wo.s
was forced
Pogr
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38
91") leads
le,..t.the
tb-n..,,.'
Malcolm IShIkor
Walko; SUO,
guard
J7,eArrnidoliarr
The Armidalian 1995
1995
credit to everyone involved and full credit gona
goes to
In Mr
Dunham and LI
Lt Toppist
Toppin for
a band
Dcnhoin
for arranging
urrangirsgc
baud at very short
ahort
notice.
Admiral Treloar
Tremor spoke
spoke of
of the
the need
nerd for
fee discipline
discipline in
in our
err
society and noted Shot
that Cadet
anrioty
Cadet training
lroiaiog provided
provided this.
this. In
lv
addition Cadet training pravidnd
provided drills which enabled
goal seeking actions
nations to
to become
become second
accord nature
cnturr and this
too would serve the cadets
cadets Welt
well in future pursuits.
putaoitn.
In abreak
breakwith
withtradition
traditionthe
thenew
newDaSh
Drill Squad
ten
Sqood (initiated
(minded
Voegeli) performed
by Capt. Voogeli)
poeformed aa six
six minute
minute sequence
nrqnence of
of
continuous dciii
drill without nedorn.
orders. The
nenlinunos
The squad
sqnod trained hard
herd
produce on
an otwani
almost faultless
to pmdncc
faatttesa display which was
wax very
very
well enceived
received by
by evnryonc.
everyone.The
Theinungsieal
inaugural drill
drill nquod
squad
Cadets N. Dovia,
Davis, D. MnMillun,
McMillan, Ci.
G. Oxley,
included Cadeln
Oxicy, B.
It.
O'Sullivan, A. Sanders, R. Vorgeli
Voegeli and
and N.
N. Wiltnn
Wilton nod
and
OSslhicon,
Ware.
C.U.O. D.
0. Wose.
Awards
Parade
Awoodapresented
prescoredatatPassing
Pmaisg Out
Oct Pomde
Enfield: 22 Piotncn
Platoon C.U.O.
C.U.O. PR
PR HoliB
HallB Coy;
A Coy Lee Eefirfdt
Lee
Reed
Sam
Lw, Enfield:
Eafiehtn55Platoon
PlaincaCUD.
C.U.O.DL
DLWare;
Wore;
RrdSo,n
Brown
for nervier
service toll
to BCorspartyn
Company:C.U.O.
COO. RJ
Hickey;
Brotru for
RI Hirkoy;
Wears Sam
for service mA
to ACenrporty:
Company:
Weora
SureBrowne
Brnwrreforeercire
C11.0. MS
MS Fcnen;
Freer; Wybwnr
Wyborn Pace
Pace Stickfom
Stick forUrnir
Unit
C.U.O.
R.S.M.:
Gardiner; Sword
Honour for
th.S.M.tW.O.I.
WISh.SA
SAGondiner;
SwordofefHennorfrc
Unit S.U.O.: C.U.O.
COO. MA
Walker
UrtitS.U.O.n
MAWaiher
Courses
Cnuraes
The Doka
Dukeof
ofEdmebnegh
Edinburgh Award
continued this
this
The
Award Scheme
Snhema 000tinncd
Lt. Ilywan
Hyman with
with 0a large number of boys
year under
ceder LI.
hoyt being irtoalved.
involved. TASCU conducird
conducted ite
its Preruotione
Promotions Crurne
Course
ing
in theheat
firstthree
threeweeka
weeks of
of Term
Term i1and
andossansalt
as a result3535cmcalathe
dets were
dcmn
wewposted
pealedtotopositions
pasitians throughout
throughout the
the unit.
coil.
Five cadets also involved themselves
ACC SNCO
Fivn
thewaelvra in the
IhnACCSNCO
course held at
C.U.O. Freer, CUD.
COO.
conrad
ci Gan
Gao Gan
Gnu in
iv July.
Isly. C.i.l.O.
Wilton and W.O.t
W.O.I (tardinee
Gardiner nil
all ocred
acted as instructors
on
Witron
inntruclernon
the counan
course while
and M.
M. Wow
Ware oratthe
white Corporals
Carparnln S. Harris and
tendedan
asatodnots
studentsand
andqssahifmod
qualified to
serteeded
mabehopromoted
pecuretcdtolosergeant.
great.
Finally II wanid
wouldlike
likeIn
toShark
thank oil
all the
the staff
staff and
and pramo_
promoNeatly
tions for making rho
the past year productive
dean
pandoclive and
and enjoyable
eajayable
and Iwish
wishoil
allthnae
thosepunning
passing and
out in 1995 thr
the vcry
verybear
best foe
for
ondi
the
hr fatnee.
future.
M4 Walket;
SUO 1995
MA
Walkc SUO
F, on Left Edwa,
d Blomfteld,
.l°rnteLofr
FdtromdBlornftcld,
Matthew 145,sel
Richard Done
Mntttrrtn
Wgacl and
otrdltrclrotd
Dec
The Armidalian 1995
ThrArneir/nliwt
Pogc
Page 39
Pioneers
Surf Lifesaving
Pioneers aims
aims to
to take
take boys
boys in
is Year
Year 10
10 and
and train
rein them so
they can be let eat
out of
of aa bun
bus nfl
on the Moeday
Monday of
of the
the toter
term 44
Activities week
Activihns
work on
no the
the top
topof
olea ridge, be
be given
giver their
their maps,
maps,
enmpastsr
with
compasses and
and iestouctiesn
instructions end
and ho
be left comfortably with
"Have a great
a "Floor
great time,
time, we'll
we'll see
see you
yea on Friday."
Friday."
In Terse
Fear of
Term Four
of 1994
1994 the
the nqoed
squad who lIed
had passed lire
the
To do this
thin safely,
safely, we
we need
nerd aa safe
soft area, but
bet we also
sine need
seed
an area which will represent true
wilderness for there
these
00
errs wildronsss
boys to
tire idea
idsa of what self reliance
so Ihol
that they really got
get the
troll
is all shant.
about.
renipiests
recipients were N. Cull, S. Froceie,
Francis, S.
R. Gvhrmean,
Gehrmann, A.
A.
Gibson, I.J. Jeifress.
Jeffress, P.
P. foals,
loots, C. Meokoarie,
Mackenzie, J.
Gibo,s,
J. Newbury,
Newbaty,
J. Perrin,
Prraio, D.
0. Pasty,
Puxty, T.
T. Taylor.
Taylor, A. Wyllie, and
cod S.
S. Zannes.
Zsnrev.
Our staff, Tony Keech,
Hoddinott and
Oat
Kteeh, James White, Sue
Sea Heddinull
aad
Woltse
Sprinkle, specialise
spseielisn in
is First
First Aid,
Aid, Survival
Survioal skills,
skils,
Walter Sprinkle,
camperaft, navigolion
navigation arrd
and basIs
bush cooking.
camporafl,
onoking.
through rook
each of
of thorn
these
The boys
bays are led in groups of 6-8
6S through
specialities,aided
aidedby
byNSW
NSWAmbulance
Ambulance oflinnes.
officers.
spneislitirt,
It's aol
not anasaal
unusualen
to see
see Mmy
Mary Slrnag
Strang assisting
assistingsvish
with a aimasimuIl's
lated snake bits
bite victim, 'tbsp
TonyKoselt
Keech going
going Ibmugh
through lbs
the
trIed
finat
Wlritr sutofiner points
points of
of helicopter
helicopter smoue
rescue and James White
pervising the cooking
nourishing dish
dish asiag
using Iselils
lentils
psrvising
unokisg of
alaa aoutishicg
or dried beans. (Althnagh
(Although ottt
our most popolor
popular dishes this
year have
have here
beenfinla
fish cooked iv
in beth,
bark, dearpee
damper cad
and ehrre,o
chocoyear
late cake cooked
cooked in
is orange
arange skins!)
skim!)
boys will always remember the enpeeisces
experience of
of bsittg
being
The bays
in the Macleap
Macleay gsrgov
gorges in the Onley
Oxley Rivets
Rivers Neh000l
NationalPsek,
Park,
swimming, fishing
fishiag and
cod enjoying
scjoyisg one
one arelltar's
another'serrmpeny
company
beauty of
of thin
this area,
area.
and the beaaty
this year we
lose aos
one of
of coo
our nectar
team: Mary
Sadly Ibis
melons
Mary Strang.
Slraug.
We mill
hot constant
cooseant laughter
l000hlrr
will always revrembee
remember bar
her foe
for her
and good humour;
thunderstorm with
with
ond
Item roe;even
syncwhen
whealost
lastin
irea thondeeslrrm
leeches in her
kerboots
boots asd
sodaofslleeiag
faltering torch.
torch. Mary was else
also
our main
main radio raperatee
operator atatbmo.A
base. Abig
to you
you Mary
Mary
ear
big Roger
Rrgrr Is
and thanks foe
for all your help.
TAS Sad
sad qualified
qaolifiod for
for the Surf
Said
SurfSeevival
SurvivalCarsifmcore
Certificate and
Basses
Bronze Medallion
Medallion went
went to Yomba
Yamba for
foe the
the week
wash to
to unardergo the tisal
final stages
stages of
of trar'ving.
training. Thirteen boys achieved
the medollion
medallion in
difficult surfing
lbs
is very diffleolt
senfieg conditions.
coadiliosn. They
surf swim tank
took p1000
place in
The said
invery
renywindy
mindyand
andrough
roagh coneecditions which sara
saw the experience
and Me.
Mr.
ditieos
experieece of Peter
PasseJools
lens cod
Chris
el the
lbs beach
hcach first.
Chris Blood
Blood cesium
arrive at
first. They
Theynptintod
sprintedIrs
to
Ihe
lino for
foe the
the fastest
fastest times
times this time.
lime. Trent
Treat Tayloo
and
the line
Taylor and
Jan
Jon Jeffress moat
went an
on It,
to become
bmome isstrccaotn
instructors with Me.
Mr.
Blood and Me
severn. S.
Mr Toey
Tony Wilkiosots
Wilkinson Ic
in the 19Db
1995 season.
Onloy
ant complete
doe to
In other
olbar comremOxley did not
complete Ike
the fseuozn
Bronze due
mitments.
mitaseats.
TIso
The 1995
1995squad
squad who
who have
hove passed
posted the
the TAS
TAS award are
err N.
R.
Dutton, B.
B. Dyne,
Dyer, R. English, B.
R. Dancer.
Banner, D.
Berry, S. Dettos,
Hann, A. Hiokey,
Hickey, N. Hobbs, A. Kerr,
S. Kerr,
Kerr, 1.
J.
Havn,
lade, S.
Marshall,J. Meffaedy,
McHardy, D. Spencer end
and D.
D. Slreotrr.
Streater. Thin
This
Morshsll,J.
squad hon
has been sn005tsfel
successful isinoebbee
rubber dads
duckceswhrg
crewingorrd
and
squrd
various soef
surf tesruco,
rescues, surf awownew
awareness and
patient pick-up,
piehuy, vaeiosr
end
kanwiedge 01
knowledge
of CPR.
Thanks go
Trentfor
forrisc
theIRB
IRBtraining
trainingnerd
and Jon foe
for the
Tlsanlss
gobtoTreat
Board Rescue
boys ass
are Irupieg
hoping that
that ehay
they
Resnee training.
stoisieg. All bays
ens defeat
dulcet rho
Ibis year.
ynat.
can
the old chap in Ike
the sttef
surf swim this
Chris Blood,
MIC
Chrdn
Blood, MPG
The Pioneers
PiOscars also
also acknowledges
acknowledgesthe
thesupport
rapport of
of the
the Year
Yror
11
Search &
& Rrscoe
Rescue teem
team who
who help
help monitor
monitor the
the progress
II Scorch
of Ike
thair lack.
the Year 10 boys
boys slsroagh
through their
trek.
Martin Levins, MIC
ma
Poge
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Arinidalian 1995
C Company Activities
Throughout the your
buys are involved
invslved in a programme
year boys
whiub
introduuas them
thom to many
mony skills
skilla which
which they
thcy go on
which introduces
to
to dsvnlop
develop in
in Yours
Years Eight and Nine. These include first
aid,
aid, rifle
rifle nhnoting.
shooting, lifnnavirrg,
lifesaving, abseiling,
abseiling, navigation,
ccvigotine.rocp
map
reading,
reading, radios,
radios,comp
camphygicac
hygieneand
andcrrnstrmttirrrr.
construction. Thu
The
overnight bivouac
bivuese wan
at Eastwood
Eastwund State
SEte Forest.
was held at
Activities knee
iactuded cnonteuctioo
here included
construction of bash
bush furoircre,
furniture,
camp
lnucdas and
camp cons
construction
and penpaentinn
preparation of
of meata,
meals, aaoigarirto
navigation
red a lantnrn
and
lantern SEE,
stalk. ma
Theboys
boyswnw
werelucre
keentotopsaricipate
participateio
in
atl
all of
of Ihesooctivitios
these activities hot
butthin
this was
was dampened
dampened by
by heavy
heavy
rain durieg
during tha
the night
night and
and aa few
few felt
felt wet
wet and
and tired.
tired.
erie
Acrivitists
Weak was
was transferred
tracsferred to
ta White Houan
dcc In
Activities Week
House due
to
luck
mama and
red the possibility
pessibitity of fire hcaards
lack of water
hazards at
at
Gearges
Georges Jsnctinn.
Junction.The
Theprogramme
programmewas
wasndjrtstod
adjusted to
to anit
suit
the new tocatios
locationarrd
and supptearented
supplementedwill.
withacorcirrg
morning nod
and
evening spordag
sporting rotivitim
activitieswhich
whichtirad
tirednvrc
eventIre
the most
most
aclioc
active bsdies.
bodies. The
The mnin
main attraction of the wcah
week mes
was ehabsviliog
Fntln. Other
Other activities
eativitier ioclsdnd
seiling at Shun
Ebor Falls.
included aa tank
trek to
Cathedral Rocks, unnoning
an Domarrsq
canoeing on
Dumaresq Hem,
Dam, ea bicybicycle ride to UNE, prusiking, mcd
mud mappivg
mapping and initielivc
initiative
tasks. Each
given a oordticatr
certificate ct
at ttse
the end
tosha.
Each participant
participant was
wwgivnn
rod
indicating the
the activities
activities they had comptated
completed
of the week
wrek iadicsting
to a nctisfaelary
staadaed. Overall
Ooeratt the year was a great
fern
satisfactory standard.
success with members ef
of slafi
staff,roninru
seniorsPram
from the
theCadet
Cadet
sneorsn
Unit, and the Your
Sevoe grnop
Year Seven
group being fotly
fully involved,
involved.
Thanksatso
alsogoes
goestntoKeith
KeithDoe
Doened
andMitar
MikeJormns
Jones foe
for their
their
Thanks
contribution.
MPH
Rave
Kaye Halareich
Holswich, M1C
Debating and Public
Speaking
TAS
TAS has eojnyed
enjoyed another
tnolhcrsuccesofal
successful yerr
year iv
in Public
Sporking
Speaking end
and Debating.
Debating.
Term
Term II begna
beganwirk
with the
theislertenase
interhousePubEs
PublicSpnakicg
Speakingeurocomperitinc.
rpnke on
enarunge
petition. Students spoke
a rangeof
of subjects
subjects fram
from joke
wiling
telling to
to the
the future
future in
in oar
our teehanlogical
technologicalsecicly.
society.Groan
Green
House
eoeetteet speakers
spraknrs in
House wnn
won the competition with excellent
all 33 arens.
areas. From
From this
this we
we wean
were able tn
to snlcct
select speakers for
all
the Junior
Junior and
and Senior
Senior Plain
Plain Sprukiog
Speaking Cumpetitinrr.
Competition.
the
We clan
also began usa
our hectic debating prageamme.
programme. Year 10
We
DehotcrnJtntes Brown
Debaters -Hrrny
Harry lbnidge.
Bridge, James
Brown and
and Hodley
Hadley White
White
-- roespleted
completedtheir
theirdebater
debatesfoam
fromlast
lastyear's
year'sHcnrraDnbalHanna Debat-
ing
ing Campetitino.
Competition. The
The final
final was
was held
held nr
at The Armidale
Club
Club end
and was
was aa Pinc
fine evening. Unfoetsentety
Unfortunately we scare
were
nor
not sucernaful.
successful.
We also
also were
werelevulved
involvedinindebater
debatesaguient
againstPLC
PLCatatallalllevlevWe
els.
els. These
These warn
were held at lunchtime and mere
were well attended.
Term 110am
It saw our
Term
nansenior
netherteam
tram of
of Andrew
Andrew Penfold,
Penfeld, Peter
tools,
iv the
Jools,Rohoet
Robert Batter
Butler &
& Ryan
Evan H'arvny
Harvey involved in
State-wide David Verea
Verco cumpatitien.
competition. Stndents
Students also tank
took
Slate-wide
part
part in theArmidaie
the Armidale Eiateddfnd
Eisteddfod in bsrh
both the Prepared and
tmprrrmpla
Impromptu Speaking compclilions.
competitions.
Bee
Ben flyer
Dyer reprcsveted
represented the
the reheat
school in
in the
the Senior
Senior Ptaie
Plain
Errgtish
cempelitiun is
English Spraluieg
Speaking competition
inboth
bothhis
hispeepuend
prepared nod
and
impromptu speech.
imprawptn
In
In Term
Term III
III TAO
TAS heated
hosted the
the Jneiur
JuniorPlain
PlainEnglish
EnglishSpeakSpeak-
ing
Pincts Nick
ing Award Regional Finals.
Nick Dacis
Davis ned
and Charles
Beaslay
Beasley represented
represented tha
the nehaut
school and bath
both boys
boys speka
spoke very
very
well.
well. 'llkS
TASales
alsohasted
hostedonaninmorsehuel
interschool debating
debating day
day toe
for
Year
Year 7 sad
and 88 sludcntn
students fwrn
from tehoals
schools Ic
in dra
the Armidale
Armidale end
and
Temwanh
Tamworthangina.
region. Thin
This proved In
to be an excellent
eseallent day
day
with junior students gaining experience indcbaring.Ynar
debating. Year
wilhjaeierstodrntrgainiegooperieneaie
and P9 bnyu
boys were
furS8 cod
wean able
able to
to develop
dovalap these
these skills
skills even
earn fnethea
debater against NEGS.
ther when they rank
took parr
part in debates
One
One of
of tire
the hightightn
highlights of the
the proc
year was
was aa debate
debate ngaiant
against
thu
PLC debating
duheting team
team on
an the
thu topic
lapie"rhat
the scnirrr
senior PLC
"that frtatic
footie is
the
rbr help
the altisrata
ultimate fatly".
folly". The
The TAS
TAS senior
senior rome,
team, with the
of
of t-tngh
Hugh Sprant,
Sproat, Captain
Captainof
ofRugby,
Rugby,ware
werenarrowly
narrowlytIedelralrrd.
pennedto
take
feated. It proved
be a highly eajcyable
enjoyable dabela.
debate.
RakeS
RobertBstlar
Butlercompeted
competedininthe
theLirrns
Lions Youth
Youth rrf
of the Year
and was very saucesthal,
successful, mnvisgttrruegh
moving throughtoto1150
the Disloict
District
nrrd
Finals. Rnbert
Robert had
had In
to speak
speak us
onprepared
preparedend
andbrrpromprrt
impromptu
Finals.
topics
topics us
as port
part of thin
this competition.
Meelalbiel
Mock Trial
Mock
Mock Trial
Trial involves
involvesaaream
teamOP
of six
rio dedicated Yene
Year 11
11
students. Students
Students hevc
have ra
to familiadse
familiarise Ihemsolses
themselves with
sledants.
the tcw,
law,eonS
courtpunenduon
procedure cad
andprepuce
prepare aacane
case as
aset'then
either
the
prosecutor
or defence an
on legal
legal notes
notes supplied
supplied by
by the
the Lew
Law
prances
tueeedefenea
Society.
Sociaty.
Students Ibm
thenmeet
meetininaaerrrck
mocktaint,
trial, keced
heard by
by aawaginmagisStarlunis
trate. The
The campeliliea
competitionisisbath
bothictnarstiug
interestingend
anddemanddemandteatr.
ing
ing uvd
and ntndnets
students gain a great deal in improving their
nprakieg,
speaking, thiakiog
thinking end
and analytical
analytical chills.
skills.
students had the opprrrtrsnitp
opportunity to
variety of
roles
All slednvls
Irrplay
playaasaaialy
nfeatas
and wn
we Waco
were lucky
sod
luckyenough
nsuaghto
Is be
hr assisted by parent and
future antivitar
solicitor Sue
fulcra
Sen Wilson.
Wilsoe.
Bill Ward lends a hand to Andrew Dyason
TheArnrirtalrasr
The Arniidalian 11t95
1995
Srrejfmtdirrall,
Sue Hoddinott, MIC
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Pnpr
A
er,
Mesa1
Mock Trial
T,'t.,tTeam
f
I
Flint
II..,
First Row:
Seated:
Soared.-
-
-
t
xeDa
W.rpse s.. M.J.Brims
S.I.Davis,
J.L.Macpherson,
(Six..
S.R.Heath, Ms
C.R.White
.FR.P[eadt,
Mt S.J.Hoddinott,
SJ.Haddisaa, C.fl.
White
OBU President's Report
The
The past
past two
two years
years have
have been
beenthe
themost
mostintceeatirrg
interesting and
and
rewarding yeats
to closely irtvelved
years foe
for me to have been so
involved
with the School. The highlight for mc
me wet
wasto
tohove
have reprepresented you
pea over
acre the late
tate "lead-up"
'lead-op to
to and
aiad during
during the
centenary
ceetenary year. It was an extremely successful
soeetssful year
yearn
in
itself and
and one
ore forwhioh
these people
poapte associated
associatedwith
for which nil
all those
with
the School teens
ospect should feel very
from every aspect
very protid.
proud.
Thin
proc has continued
eontinacd well with high academic
acadewic end
This year
and
spveting
sporting achievement. It was
was saddened
saddened by
bythe
thedeath
death01
of
She was on
an invaluable
Mrs Ruth
Beth Langford-Smith.
tnegfacd-Smith. She
ievolrtablr tapsuppeer
tothe
theHeadmaster
Herasler tadand
a very
special
yorE
port to
a very
special
partof
ofthe
the
Scttoal
lass of Mr Jim
tim HolSchool Family. Mare
More aeoentlp,
recently, the loss
land,
land, lhr
the Dopaty
Deputy Headmaster
Headmaster and
and earing
caring triord
friend of
of the
the
boys, was another gap wInch
which will be bred
hard to till.
fill. Beth
Both
hays,
arc
are sadly missed.
The futeee
future of the School daring
during the
the ccxl
nextron
ten yenta
years may
a numberof
ofqoite
quiterapid
rapidchaagrs
changesitt
inorder
order to
well require
erquireannmher
to
remain
technology, placing inereasincreasremnia at the front
tarot line of reohectogy,
istg
prerstire on
on the
the need
need for
foeacademic
aaadeoticexcellence
cxrrtioece and
end
ing pressure
changes
changes to retching
teaching methods.
methods. g000lteexo
Excellence in academic
achievement, excellence
involvement,
achiovement,
ecaellenae in community
rontmaeitp lovolveweat,
excellence iv
paclicipahon, excellence
norolleact in creain oporliog
sporting participation,
tive
tive achievement
achievement while
while adapting
adaptingto
toaachanging
changingrveeld.
world,
are
are the goals atosteico
strivetowards.
towards. Strong
Strong woads
words end
and high
aims, poe
you maybe
may besaying
sayingeight
right now!
now! Yes,
Yes, you are meelms,
cormet,
rect, bat
but what
what price
priceisisexoell0000?
excellence?
If TAS is to
Ic build
heild on
on its
its reputation
mpatalioo as
asaGPS
a GPSschool
school mitlr
with
a prime geogeaphicel
geographical position, it will aced
need aa aepethtino
reputation
afroeclloroe
more cost
mat efficient
rffieirntlevel
of excellenceto
toachieve
achieve this at a more
level
than
befoec (the latter
loller part
peel may
mop well
well be
he the hardest
than none
ever before
goal
goal to
to recomplish).
accomplish).The
Theeinivg
rising cools
costs of prodoetios
production in
all
togetherwith
lnweriagofpmfir
all fortes
forms ofbusineso,
of business, together
with the lowering
of profit
maogien,
show signs
signs of
of continuing
enerianing over
margins, show
over the
the nest
next 510
5 to 77
yeats
years end
and this
this will
will place
place iocmnsing
increasing peesrore
pressure air
on parents,
parents,
the Heodmaslee
ned Council.
Cnnseil. Bequests
Headmaster and
Bequests ore
are always espra specml
ofteo caebIingboitdiego
cial benefit to
to all
all oehstole,
schools, often
enabling buildings lobe
extended years
expected time
time feame.
frame. Nowayearn ahead
rhned of the expected
Nowadeyn
at money
days injections of
money are
aceneeded
eerded mow
more that
than ever,
ever,
which is placing
plooiag even
ever mote
more peenenee
noOld
OldBoys
Boys and
red
pressure on
Parents & Friends for contributions
contributions foe
for impoeract
important
Pareata
pan
nets.
projects.
great asset
of rapeOne gaeat
esxnl of
of TAS
TAS is the
liar breadth
breadth and
osd depth of
expeeieaor
rience of the OBU. I believe that thin
this experience
eepesiescecnold
could
be eammenicated
communicated between the older and the yaavgcr
younger
members ix
in aaway
way thsl'woatd
that would cot
not oaly
only he
be fruitful
mewbsrs
itahhtl to the
wisdom of all, but entertaining at the same
nama time. Per-
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TlsoAtssidalico
The Armidalian 1995
haps itit would
hapu
would be
be possible
possible to
to stage
stage"forums"
"ferumt" for
for art,
art, sciscience,boniness,
business, marketing, journalism and even
ence
evoo law
law and
and
medicine atatVariouS
various venUes.
venues.
medicine
During my
my torm
term us
as president
president tI kayo
have baan
been able
able to
to repeerepreDuring
sentyou
you atatOmbor
at a numberofof01'S
GPSfunctions
functionsin
inSydney
Sydney which
trot
included a number of other Centenary Dinners. This
opportunity enabled
to discuss with them the progress
nppaelurriiy
enabled me
mote
progress
their schools in neden
order to
trends of educaof thoir
to gauge
gruge the mends
educetion end
and yerheps
perhaps kelp
help to
to ulcer
steer one
our Old Buy
Boy iutemsrs
interests end
and
don
monetary support ion
in a rewording
rewarding direction
direction in
in the
the ftrture.
future.
mauetory
Paddy Flower
Flower hat
hasgiven
givenmuch
muchcreative
creativeand
andeuthusie.vlie
enthusiastic
Paddy
support to
to Sen
me with
saypoul
with regard
sogoedto
tooa great
prone number
number of
of GPS
UPS
happenings in Sydoey.
Sydney.
happenings
A special thaukt
thankserr
to Peter
Gray, Ike
the Herr.
Hon. Secretary,
Aupenial
Potrr Grey,
Secretory, Peter
Putur
Hon. Taeasurct
Treasurer ten
for muoy
Croft, the Hen.
many yours
years and
red David
White, each
ouch of
at whom have provided
provided considerable
eansiderable anassistance to
Anstock, who hue
has strongly
nistroen
In me.
mu. Mrs
Met Belinda
BelindoAnstoch,
supported the OBU
tuyprrrtod
OfIU for
lee many years,
yours, has
has increased
increased her
secretarial duties since the retirement of Peter Gray.
suemladul
(leap. She
has been of great
great assismonee
assistance tolathe
the OBU
OBU let
in general
ban
geserat and
end
her help
hen
help to
In me
me has
has been
burn invaluable.
iuvalurhle.
would also
retiring Old
Old Boy aepeennulaI mould
also like
lihe to
to thank
barb retiring
representative members
Council, Sea
Ian Johnstone,
tivu
niambees of the Cuonuil,
Joltustone, David
Connah,
RobMitchell
Mitchellcod
andBruce
BruceMutfast.
Moffatt.BBruce
deeenah, Rob
race deserves aa Wneual
special mention
because ut
of his Intel
total aSI5
of 15years
years
serves
muelite beenuse
mervice,
service, 8 of mhich
which wrer
were spent
spent as
asChairman
Chairmanof
ofthe
thePropProp-
To the Heedususter,
Headmaster, the Bursar and Jim Graham,
Ta
Gmham, I thank
each of you fur
for your speeiul
special interest and the gettenul
general supocch
you gino
give In
to the OBU.
port yen
erty Committee
Committee during
during which
which time
time majee
major buildiup
building
erty
The experience
all the CommitTire
euperionea and individual
iadividnel effort of nil
tee has
bus been
beeo so
en evident
evident at
at all
all the
thefunctions
luncdous the
the OBU
OBU has
has
been involved
the post
past two
two years.
boon
invuived in during
dating the
yearn. The
The quality
quality
of Ibis
this unypert
support has b000
been excellent
this has made my
eucelloni and thin
much easier.
with Council,
Council,burlrnnue
barbecue superjob renault
nosier.Liaison
liaison with
vision, generalPR,
PR,bueuegeuiretion,
bar organisation, spans
sportsand
andmurchenmerchannisieo,geueral
dise managomeet
management have
have all
all here
beenpant
part uPs
of a mont
disc
most uigaihsignificant caeleibudnsr.
contribution. I uPPer
offer all
the incoming
met
allmy
mysupport
supportto
toriscionomieg
President who,
am suer,
sure, wilt
will enjoy his involvement
Provident
who, Ilam
iavetvoment us
as
much as
asSI have
heec done.
dose.
support I always have from Susie.
not need
the sUpped
Sanie. It does
dare nor
nerd
much srganily
sagacityIn
to knew
knowhow
howimpartunt
importantshot
that sappuel
supportItem
has
much
two yraer.
years.
been in these last tree
projects were
peejcctn
were undertaken.
It goes
at this
II
frees without
willteut saying, em
Iltispoint,
point,that
thatI Iacknowledge
rekuawledge
TAS has many valuable assets at itsIs disposal,
dispusul, one of
which iv
is its
would hopr
hope ounh
each one
whiub
its Old
Old Boys'
Boys' Union,
Uoine, IIwuuld
one of
members svihl
will continue
its mumbort
continuetotowork
weektogether
regetlrerasaleners
as a team
for Ihe
the felure,
future, so
so"TAS
"TASaner
can lead,
lead, not
follow".
hrs
rd folluw".
Philip Alker
PirilipAlkee
-
Pete' Bailey,
turtles',Martin
Ma',,,,teurrre
Peter
Levins, to,.
John Griffiths and the Headmaster
1.r'nortee at
at the
SItelaunch
Ia.rrrelt
ofnfrlrerleteaisleAppenl
the Armidale Appeal
The
Armidalian 1995
1995
lbrir'uridolnrrt
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Parents and Friends'
Association
1995
bras for
1995 has been
for tbsP
the P&&FFaayear
year to
to gather
gather our thoughts
ard
and roasseos
reassess our finances. With so touch
much taking place
for ouc
Ccntrnory Year we arc
in catch
catch
our Centenary
are just bcgirrnirtg
beginning to
our breath. Our gift to tire
School of
nt ae path to the
the School
MeConvilir
antte is
it complete
corepicte and
eonproving
provirg to
tobe
bewailMcConville Centre
wellused although some
same wet
welwratlrenta
weather toreally
reallyprove
proveus
itsworth
worth
would be much appreciated!
appreciated! I'm
I'm sure,
sum, over
cant the years, it
will ha
be rohanccd
enhanced with
with many
many omhallirhmcots
embellishments es
as well.
well.
To support
rapport ha
theprojact
projectof
of as
anlnformotioo
Information Traltrsalogy
Technology
Centre announced last year on
ua Old Boys' Weekend,
Wrekand, we
hoar
0, presenting
presenting our
sat hoot
cheque for
tar
have pledged
pledged $150,Of
$150,000,
first cheque
$75,000
rho Armidale
Atmidalo Appeal
AppcoiDinner.
Dirreer.Because
Beware this
ibis
$70,000 at the
appral was
was announced
ar0000codafter
afterthe
thePFund
towork
wont
appeal
and FFdruisiott
decision to
towards aa new
saw clothing pool,
pool, and
and we
we felt
felt the
the appeal
uppral must
must
towards
priorily, we
wu have,
hoar, for
faa the
tha time being, shelved
shalveti the
tha
have priority,
idea of
of aa new
sew building
bsddiog cod
and will work tnwutds
towards alters.
alteratins5 of one
prer ret sire.
era alterations
altraotr000will
tions
our present
site. Tb
These
will be
be Of
of snob
such
a ualure
vaisr af
nature as to add to rite
the value
ofrita
the ailc
site shrruld
should we ha
be
able to vacate some
sad aryan
same and
revert in
to Pies
Plan1,I, senessiletiug
necessitating
thu site's
situ'suse
are for
for another
osathorpurpose.
psrpore.
the
Ar
an these
horse major
major projects,
projects, we
we have
have supplied sevrevAs wolf
well as
coal
sarallor needs
nards for the
rho School.
gairool. These
Those include:
include: new
saw
eral smaller
choiru
ond tables
tables for
far the
the Prep
Prap School,
School, rifle
nBc barrels
barrals for
for
chairs and
Cutlet Unit
Unit and
and new
new stage
sloge curtains
narloins for
for the
the Memorial
Meworini
the Cadet
Hell.
tlro Year
Year 10
lOeseurHall. We barn,
have, once
once agoirt,
again, supported the
excurrise
sion to
to Cosbenra
Canberra by yryisg
paying$2,600
$2,600 Inwards
towards the
the noel
cost of
hasm, $703
ecisad from a raffle held by
the buses,
$783 tnf
of this being raised
by
rho
Yera 10 parents.
the Year
A cake skill
stall was held on Athletics Day
Day tralinirrg
realising $706.
We made $710 how
fromone
our soup
soup hitohous.
kitchens. Ocr
Our Music Hall
prrriils
ware less
lan, than half thin
ynor atf $11,500,
$ii,5g0. dun
profits were
this year
due we
feel fr
to anoaral
several otbor
other factors
factors bmidnu
besides Ike
the eactrotny.
economy. We
We
weer
were axtremely
extremely pleosed
pleased with the Country
Country Affair
Affair Fete
Fete
attendance end
and tahings
takingsof
ofappeooimrnnly
approximately $i
$10,000.
elleadeocc
1,0 Of, We
We
will ha
far an opru
be culecisg
catering for
open gordrn
garden wrahead
weekendirt
inNovaraNovemher
ber and will hr
be ropplying
supplyingChriutrrtor
Christmas cake and drinks
drinks at
at
the Femily
Family BBQ held the eight
night prior itt
to Speech Day.
Pundroiuiug
aretinam 10
is them
Fundraising continues
to be as
an offorh
effort in
these continttcontinually bad economic
ecausmie timrs
times whrn
when we
we hrrto
have eli
all banitslragbeen struggliogts
gling tosupply
supply oar
our childres
children
Gallathea
TAS embarked
ombarkedon
aeanro.
andcombined
cowbiard
TAS
a new seolace
venture this poor
year and
tite Department
Doperlwent of
rod tine
with the
of Theutro
Theatre Studier
Studiesoh
at UNF.,
UNE, and
the
Armidoir Cellngr
lhr Elizubrtitao
Armidale
College of
of TAPE
TAFE Is
topenunot
present the
Elizabethan
enmrdy Gallathea.
Oallothre.
comedy
Titir project
ptojatnlwas
wonpart
parlor
nuwinitiatives
irtiriarisosbeing
brisg taken
tahrtt by
This
of new
rho university
eoiversity 10
work in a closer
emma relationship
enlatinonhip with
with other
the
to work
crinesticosl institutions
isslitahiras in
iuArmidalc.
educational
Armidale.
The play war
was diteated
directedby
bythu
theprofarror
professorofofThonntre
Theatre Stud-
ios
ONE, Adrian
Addsa Kierooadot
ies at UNE,
Kiernander who
who isis ott
an cstltocltp
authority on
thin
period of
of theatre
therlre and
aed has
Irana065r
reputatiso in profesprofesthis period
fine reputation
rioetrl
lb rateras
usca director.
direclor.
sional theatre
The play, by Joho
John Lyly, wss
was originally performed ott
on
Now
bythe
theboys
boysof
af St
SI Paul's
Paul's School,
New Your's
Year's Day 15190
1588 by
Loodne -- possibly
possibly in
in homage
howugs to
toQueen
Qeacs Elizabeth
Elieabrth I.I.
London
Alihuogh
onionininthe
thecurrent
carrest production
prodoctins
Although some of lice
the roles
ware
were token
taken by dwma
drama studonto,
students, she
the bulk ssrte
were taknnt
taken by
TAO
bays. The
The play
play represented
rcpwsertrd aa great
TAS boys.
great ohallesge
challenge for
thnsr
ha
those concerned
concerneduud
andall
allmembers
membersofofthe
thenost
castcrc
areInn
to be
congrowloted
on their
their splendid
splendid performances.
prrfcrmaacns.
congratulated on
Director
of Music
Marie at
atlAS,
Director of
TAS,Warwick
Warwick Durham,
Dunham, composed
composed
thc
rory talented
toleoted group
groop of
the iacideotsi
incidental munie
music and,
and, wilh
with tn
a very
prayers,
for the play.
piay.
players, provided splendid ntmouphoer
atmosphere for
Uador
lltr skilful
skilful direction
dirretisu of
ofAdnian
Kiarnuednran
onceUnder the
Adrian Kiernander
enrhttsinrnic
rod hard
hnrdworking
workingcast
oustbrought
beaughta
difficult play
picy
thusiastic and
a difficult
ttr
to life.
TAS niatinals
poeforrnirg in Gallathea
Gallathoa were
wane Edward
Edward
students performing
Struitrg(us
Evun Harvey,
Herney, Tom
Trw
Stening (as Dallatlrra),
Gallathea), Jomna
James Hrutir,
Heath, Evan
Vynon,
Vyner, Chris
Chris White,
White, Adam
AdornFoot,
pooh,Sean
StanKnight,
Knight,Stewart
Strwrrl
Wandlrili,
Dugttld Gilkeson,
Gilkorrn, Robarn
Woodhill, Time Hrrta,
Hole, Dugald
Robert
Swanson, Nick
Nick Biratr,
Birch, Richard Dros,
Done, Anthony
Anthony Whito
White
Swausra,
csd
Siewsrl.
and Jock
Jack Stewart.
Jirtr
Jim Gt-oitotrt
Graham
Mrtnrr
Hull 1995
Music Hall
-.
with eaecssilicr
necessities far
for ittheir
ndcuelirs.
Hawrvac,the
I',
education. However,
rtreogth
strength of
of the
the School
School kerr
fam-
ilyoroctncooes
lOswc,
ily never ceases to
amaze
er sod
me
andIIknow,
know,ififwe
wecurt
conlinac
tinue to work
work ns
as one, rue
we
will achieve
oahisso all
cit we
we desire.
den.,
Thank you
Tlrattk
yen one
roe and all for
r.
rveay
every effarl,
effort, both big and
nwoll.
It is
in your
yoanchildren
nhild't'
small. It
wIts
the rewards.
nowert'
who will coop
reap the
Our committee
csmmiltee remairs
remains aa
eomwittrd
committed grasp
group whn
who can
"5
tuna
asp chore
altars into
intoaalan
turn any
fun day
- enmo
come aod
and join us
us and
and alt
en-
jay
daring5youri
joy the yaws
years during
child's odacohios
auwo
education as
we loot:
look
furwred
forward 101996.
to 1996.
Margaret
Scltojh, I
Margaret Schofield,
Pweit'
President
l'ngr
Page 44
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orte,ur,r,J,n,,,n,1.'15
The Armidalian 1995
House Reports
Th.A,midli
1995
Pg 45
Abbott House
bnally gaieiag
Despite finally
gaining 3rd
3rd pInes
place we wow
were 0000inly
certainly toorecago/and
far our
oat very vacol
with our
out war
ant cries.
ognised for
vocal sappool
support with
cries,
which
became it
far
which Sos
has become
a tradition for
Abbott
I-louse.
Abbott House.
Ott/t011came
oumra adiroppoioti,tg
6th in
is
Abbott
disappointing 6th
1
tt.. Athletics
Cotsival, but
bat
Alhlctiex Carnival,
the
';ncn,eved
noverot
gao/
iodividttnl
achieved
several
good
individual
performances including Nick
It cbs tvho
Hobbs
who gahted
gained tlte
the Under 17
It'
.mpion
Murray
Champion
and
ond
I.. halowow, runner-up
runnemop15
IS years
ycats
Bartholomew,
- apior. Abbott House
Haasn also saw
champion.
sarrrsser
successesin
in Home
House Sttghy,BesbnlRugby, Basket-
I
t,cll and
ond Squash.
Sqoash. TIso
Senior House
loam
ball
The Senior
Raghy team name
3od, but
but showed
showed
Rugby
came 3rd,
-
4
z
.entgtna,.,.nn.s-.
Abbott House Year 12
Second
Rota:MI:M.T.Oates
MvM.T.O ales(Housemaster),
(Haasenasre,
Second Row:
T.D.Witten, C.Artgeb,
C.Angeli,R.A.dllryddeeclt,
R.A.Rhydderch,
T.M.Rooe,
S.ddZarrttca,A.T.Fearby,
A.T.Fearby
T.M.Rose, S.P.Zannes,
1f.L Call M.S.Frooe,
M.S.Freel; Mr:A.%Keenh
MnA.R.Keeth
(Deputy
(Deputy Hoaarsnaseee).
Housemaster).
Firnt
Ran: A.
First Row:
WGarfatrt( S.0.0xley,
SOOn/c, D.B.WorirtgA.W.Garland,
D.B.Waringl'lond,
Flood, D.J.Halscsro.
D.J.Htdcome.
Hoaaernaeteo
Mr MT Oates
Oatrs
Housemaster
Dcpuly
Deputy Hoesemasler
Housemaster
Daly
Staff
Duty
Mr AR I/cock
Keech
Mr MO Ooutcrvres,
Oosterveen, Mr
Mr CJ
Cl
O'Sullivan,
Couplsrrd,
O'Sullivan, Mr
MrSI-I
SH Coupland,
Mr BJ Macray.
Murray.
strecgth
strength in tyiag
tying with Cerft
Croft wht,
who
soot on
so to wio
went
win the compelition.
competition.
rho sub-jonioespiokest
The
sub-juniors picked op
up 3ad.
3rd. We
wree
were victorious
victoriousininboth
bothSentioa
Senior &
&
Janice mnten-houso
basketballwhich
rvhichwas
wasan
nooutstanding
outstanding
Junior
inter-house basketball
offset. We
We also
also gained
gaiced a 2nd place
plcor in inter-house
icter-hausc sqasslr
effort.
squash
parricipatod strongly in the Hoeno
S0000rgcioiog
& participated
House Soccer
gaining Sod
3rd
place in
io the seniors.
roointr. lator-Itnuso
lnanir & cricket
eeinhel was
was
Inter-house tennis
alert
playod with
with great
great determination,
determination, which
whioh to
tc Abbott
also played
Noose
become commonplace
oommtrnplavr&&wiltcnsrseewemcinHouse has become
will ensure we maintaio
0000antcompetitiveness
competitiveness in
to the
the future.
fature.
tain one
our current
'lhete have
There
have alan
also been
been sunny
many outstanding nontnibntiaor
contributions
Itt school
nohao/ sport.
npant.Most
Maulnotable
notableof
of these
tame have brett
to
been RichRichacd
Dane and
aod his
Itis selection
selection into
into the
the Under
Un/or 14 NSW
ard Done
1/os/cry
Hockey team, soven
seven Abbott House
House snemhcrr
members gitibing
gaining a
piaec
team. with
witit such
saoh results
results
place in the TAS DPS
GPS atlrletinn
athletics team,
as a 2sd
Ia Nick Hobbs in
2nd p10cc
place to
in the
the 400
400 m
m at
at the
theGPO
GPS
Coenival and
aed Scott
Scott Zannes
Zanoos achieving
echiosiog the htrvAthletics Carnival
hon-
Academic Tutors
Mn
RE Hunt (Year
(Ycur 7), Mrs
Mr RE
CL Datny,
Daley, (Y000r
(Years 8S &
CL
& 9),
9), Mr
Mr
AR
AR Kecch
Keech (Ynor
(Year 10), Mr MT
Oates (Ynaro
(Years 11 & 12)
Gains
oarofTASgquwh
Chompion.
our of TAS Squash
Champion.Mneeoy
MurrayBxathalnmew
Bartholomew wan
was
far Woutcea
Associated School
Sekoul Swimselected to swim for
Western Associated
wing team in the State Carnival.
ming
Hause
House Captain
Captain
TM
TM Roan
Rose (Pro/oat)
(Prefect)
Vice Captaia
Captain
Vine
NLB
Prnfeel)
NLB GaS
Cull (Prefect)
C Angeli,
Argo/i, AT
ATFearby,
Fearby, MS
MS
willIe
withinone
onettr
or morn
more of
of the
the isp
topspoetiog
sporting teams
teams witltitt
within tire
the
nohool.
Those included
included the
the 1st XV Rugby,
Rogby, 1st XI
Xl Soyschool. These
Socerr,
cer, let
1stVIII
VIIIBasketball,
Basketball, 151
151 XI
XI Ceichot.
Cricket.
Year 12
12
Your
Freer,
Freer, AW
AWGarland,
Garland,DO
DJ
Iiuleomr,
Hulcome, SOC Oxley,
Dairy, I/A
RA
Rlrydderoh
Rhydderch (Movitar),
(Monitor), Did
DB
Waring-Pload,
Waring-Flood, TD
TD Witttu,
Witten,OP
SP
Za000s.
Zannes.
This
This year
year has
has boon
been charocrerised
characterised by mach
much roecess
success for
for
Abbott
avhinrAbbott Boone.
House. /tIt has
has taco
seengrowth
growthin
inmany
manyfirldm,
fields, achiev-
tog
acadomic and
and
ing once again high standards in sport, academic
ac/tallies. It
I/begun
extra naraiculor
curricular activities.
began with
with the
the cows
news 01
of many
0mb
results in
to last
last Year's
Yoar'oYear
Year12
12in
inthe
lbs HSC
HSC which
tvhich this
thir
fine results
yearn
year's scoinas,
seniors, hopofally,
hopefully, will match, i/trot
if notsoapass.
surpass.
Trm
Call were made
ma/c Prnfeetn
cod Richard
Tim linen
Rose and Nic Cull
Prefects and
Rltyddnroh
lbs School for 1995.
Rhydderch a moaituo
monitor within the
Next
Next saw
saw sacoossos
successes in the inter.hnorc
inter-house swimming
swimming carnicarninal,
disappointed not
oat to
to gain
gem victory
riatory after
val, and wn
we wnro
were disappointed
many
ivmany outstanding individual performances which inelodod
Gpoa Champion
Cltampirrr and
end RunRurcluded Nm
Nic Cxli
Cull wincing
winning rho
the Open
noo
000iar Boy Champioa,
ner up Senior
Champion, Mcaray
Murray Bartholomew
Bartholomew
wieniog
yenta Champion
Champion and
andJunior
JeniorChampion
Chawpionand
sad
winning 15 years
'11w
Wi/leowinning
rsinaiog the
tlteOpens
Opros Runner-up
Routtor-upChampion.
Chnmpise.
Tim Witten
Hours momboas
rapscreatatirrr
Nine Abbott House
members gained representation
1995 has been a strong year
year in
in academic
academic and
cad extra-curustra.eurriextar
dto
ricular aetivitins.
activities. Seven boys goined
gained dinbnolioos
distinctions in the
Maths &
& Science
ScienceCompetitions,
Cotapetitioas,rntrstnstabtybeingToby
most notably being Toby
Gill'n
Dixtmantino(top
(top7%
7%of00the
Itostate)
stole)in
in the
tho ChemChent.
Gill's 1-ligb
High Distinction
istry Quiz.
Matt Prone
Freer won
was TAO
TAS Cadet
Comistcy
Qaiz. Malt
Coder Unit's A Cowpaoy
pany Coesneonder
Commander with
with Daminu
Damien Wariog-Flstcd
Waring-Flood19
B ComCompany training officer.
officer. Mareay
Murray Bartholomew
Bartholomew achievod
achieved the
the
tank
rank of sergraot
sergeant &
& Srewaat
Stewart Woadhill
Woodhill a norpurnl.
corporal.
Hucee's annual
ananal Gpra
The House's
OpenDay
Dayronoived
received great
great xuppoet
support
by the
the/louse
nnwmonity,asundid
by
House community,
did thellteYoar
Year 12lllouscDioHouse Dinner
noratatthe
theCotswold
CnlswrrldGardens.
Gardens.Both
Bothwere
mete aa great
groat success.
sx mess.
Thank you
yca Ia
hretheir
their
Thank
to Mr
Mr aed
andMen
Mrs Ootm
Oatesand
andMr
MrlCcentm
Keech for
tireless work
weekthroughout
throughoutthe
theyear,
yeas,Abbott
AbbottHouse
bare would
wauld
051be
hewhat
whatititisixtoday
todaywithout
withouttheir
haircombined
nnrnbiordstrength
rrrrrgth
not
nod
dndieated persistence;
persistence; and
andto
tuthe
theDuty
Dalystaff
staffwho
nbc have
and dedicated
rouurnd the
the smooth
smooth running
running of
of the
the house.
koosr. Thanks
Thee/cr also
also
ensured
mutt go/s
wire
ltevn
helped
groittly
to to
mommust
go tothe
thetuber
tutors
who
have
helped
greatly
maintrill Ahtrrtl'n
r005rd.
tain
Abbott's neperior
superior aondemiu
academic record.
In concluding,
conclodiog,IIwould
wouldlike
liketotuthank
thauhall
aSofa/the
memhrev
In
the members
of
Abbott Houseand
and most
most iropurtoarly
importantly the Year 12's who
afAbbetllomme
havr ant000d
treditien of excellence
nuccllrnoo and sucnechave
ensured Abbott's tradition
ccsu has
han been
been upheld
ttphnld Sue
yet another
aanrhae year.
yeas.
cess
for yet
Tim
Tim Raac,
Rose,Cttptoirr
Captain
Pngc
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Armidalian 1995
--
Broughton House
Back row:
//era
Thirdreset
row:
G.Jarvis, A.Holland, J.Wauch, S.Blood, S.Rees, A.Hall, J.Phillips, P.Eveleigh, L.Dirks, P.Lehmann.
/t.
Warts,N.Symonds,
15.,syssaends,
MCI Itucceobe,
D.S!ruhts,
C.HurS.Rose,
-'n.J n S.Knight,
.., S/Prig/nt,
J.Lcn
J.i'e't
E.White,
M.Challacombe,
D.Strahle,
C.Hannah,
J.Lew,
J.Hemy,
B.
rn/eLiot/s A.Rrabnsd,
C. Wonrflelaf.
G.Mte-cbaot,
Ilyire, M.Aylwin,
M.,r I/vie,, R.Sncnrr/ry
B.vandeLinde,
A.Roland, C.Wmfield,
G.Marchant,
H.H.
Wyllie,
R.Sneesby
Smart!
S.UfriotfgP.Gaden,
P.GadennS.Trelow;
£Trnrbtan;N.Marchant,
N.Manclna,nr,C.Ross,
C.Rcor A.Smith,
A.Ssoith, /St8SIsea,
Secondn-nat
row: S.Ulrick,
P.Witten, APIs/n,
A.Lisle,J.R/nynbfnrneh,
J.Rhydderch,
KManssc//a,
DNa/n, JPcugilln,y,
ARson, A.Murray,
A.Mursuly,A.Dyason
A.Dynrort
K.Marstella, A.Rcneayrnr-Mabcoy.
A.Ronayne-Mahony, D.Nash,
J.Pengilley,R.Riodginssy,
R.Ridgway, A.Rees,
Fin-at
LB/nd,
PRo/learner,
A.Spnrocen;
D.A,rrcrro, fl/naSh,
First n-eon
row:
L.Reid,J.MeClrenaghur9
J.McClenaghan, C.Dcn'/ru,u/,
C.Dewhurst,P.It5'orl,
P1,16,sel,
T.Rollason,
A.Spencei;A.Grufjlcry,
A.Geffivy, D.Annetts,
J.Heath,
LGtdfjiths,
L.Griffiths,S.Gn-naj!e/nf,
S.Granfield,B.Goo/ncio,
B.Godwin,T.Ah/ecO,
TAbbott.
Sea/cal.
Seated:
S.
Wa/tv P.Hu!cooen
S. Wood,D.Whan,
D. Whoa,M.Sirl,
MS/nd,Mrs
Mr0E.Wnolastcu,
K.Huut, Mr
MnM.Hnl/,
S.Watts,
P.Hulcoine,B.Tnnrncni
B.Turno; S.Wood,
E.Woolaston, K.Hunt,
M.Hill,
R.Batlrrn;
N/us TCfeapunnsnr,
S.Hcar/i,fl./cfeGrngn,g
SIGW,G.Glovei;
D.C/acer A.Charsdor
R.Butlet; Miss
T.Chapman, S.Heath,
A.McGregm; S.Gill,
A.Chandm;A.Wi/ona.
Housoncustrr
Housemaster
Deputy Hourernasler
Housemaster
Duty Stuff
Staff
Honso
House Captain
Mr MB Hill
Hilt
Mr I Robinson
Robinson
Knight Inch
took purl
part in
in ths
thehr/f-yrnely
half-yearlyplay,
play,"Go//oIlmen",
"Gallathea",
wua performed
porfonneedininconjunction
coujunctire with
with the
the UNE
UNE and
aed
which was
Miss T Chuprnun,
Chapman, Miss S
Ui/too,
Whas, Ma
Dittos, Mr D Whan,
Mr J
MocGregos
MacGregor
Brrughsno
Grass has
br/h
Broughton House
has pmaided
provided the
the stage
stage crew
crew dna
for both
Keaoeth
Kenneth Hnnt
Hunt (Chaps!
(Chapel
Pee
feet)
Prefect)
Deputy
Deputy 1{ouua
House Captain Robert Bet/er
Butler (Prefect)
1995 has been no
ubrotutoly fabulous year for Broughton
Sroughtne
an absolutely
House. For
Fur the first time
tiara since
since 1982
1982 an
an entire
eatira year
yeatgeoup
group
of both day boya
boys und
and borders have shored
shared a common
huuna.
I/is
house. It
is p/eating
pleasingto
torepert
reportIhn/,
that, ie
ini/a
its inaugural
inaugural your,
year,
the istegeuriog
integrating process has
has flourished,
flourished, wit/n
with borders end
and
day boys sharing
sharieg the same
some common
common room
worn and
red kitchen
facilities us
wn// as
us joining
jaieieg together for wenkend
as well
weekend activities auch
us the Broughton
Borughsun House camp. Throughout
Thtoaghoan the
tbe
such as
year a /nngo
comber of
of day
day boys
buys also
u/sn made
made use of
ot the
large number
cusuot
beardiug facility
fueili/y and this
Ibis further
farther encouraged
eeecnregod the
casual boarding
combinatice
combination of borders cud
and day boys.
The organised weehuod
mImi/irs -- or
fair'
weekend activities
or 'eclapa/mary
'compulsory fun'
101/,
hoar been
bees much more
mare varied than
as the boys refer to
it, have
is
in previous
previous years. Ga-her/leg,
Go-karting, ebsci/ing,
abseiling, Ike
the mavirs,
movies,
avers
igbt camp, bowling,
bow/log, rn//es
unwell
overnight
roller s/tatiog
skating as
well us
as many
basbacurs
and picnics
piceias at
u/p/neon/Ike
B/steHole
t/r/r asd
barbecues and
places like Blue
and the
Pius
sunned/n
keup us
usa!!
/hraughPine Pecost
Forest huvu
have served
to keep
all macspied
occupied through-
rut
fun/n
bet/re
out the
the weekends,
weekends, Un-hurting
Go-karting proving by far
to be
the
most popular. Day
Dry boys were seceurugad
encouraged where prseipossible ma
to join
activities and
was p/carpleasbIn
(sir the
the borders for these uutiaitiao
cud it wus
/ag
sse so many
maay Is/dug
ing La
to see
taking udvautage
advantage of
of it.
it.
bees fnutashc
It has been
fantasticso
to sen
see how
howwilling
willingtIne
the bays
boys /tavn
have
been
teen/a
to (air
joiniu
inhr
therxtr-n-csrricalar
extra-curricularactivities
activities uffered
offered by
he echos!
Haalh and
end Seen
the
school s/smog/snot
throughout the yarn.
year. Sutncu
James Heath
Sean
TIns Armidalian
An-netdalinnt1995
1995
The
both are
ate to be earnmsndnd
ur their
commended on
their pesfarmuness.
performances.
Music Hall
Halt and "Ginger
"Gisgee Meggs"
Meggs" and
nud those
three boys
boys involved
irnulved
shcu/d
should be
beeoagcula!otsd
congratulatedfor
forrha
themacny
manytn/n
latenigh/n
nightsof
ofantrehearsolu
hearsals and
and performances
perfnrmcsees they
they put
put in.
ia. Many
Many of
rf the boys
ate
are iavulced
involved with
with the
the mhcol'a
school'sBig
BigRued,
Band,bel
butilitwon
was p/aaspleasing tosses/la
to see theesrab/ishomunt
establishment of
a JuniorTAB
TASJuno
JazzI/sucks
thanks
isg
nfnJuairr
/r
Dcehrrn.
to Me.
Mr. Dunham.
Sporting-wise
Sportieg-wise 5/se
the year
pennhas
hIsbeen
beergreat
gmat for
for the
the house
house -- the
the
t2's
ha the
oem
12'sRugby
Rugbyside
sideprcviog
provingtolobe
themust
mostsneeresfmrl
successful team
lhsoughrut the
thu whole
whrlu school!
sehootI However,
Hawoves,iti/is
ca au
iudithroughout
is on
an individntal
love!that
Ihutthe
Ikemost
mossoutstanding
no/standing results
mealsehave
buns been
here
vidual level
ac/limed, Anderw
Aeeidu/e
achieved,
Andrew Jeffrey being ne/ar/ed
selected fun
for Armidale
Rep.
Rep. hockey,
hrekey,Adam
Adam Ha/I
Hall usd
and Dna/lam
Graham Glover
Glrvesswima/iug
swimming
elhntth
artirral lavol,
Devid
at
both a-us/stared
state and national
level, nndAlsa
and Alex Smith,
Smith, David
AernIts,
Psagillsy, Stophen
Annetta, Sierra
SimonCrarfie/d,
Cranfield,Jaesmay
Jeremy Pengilley,
Stephen
Bleod,tim
Blood, TimMeDrauld,
McDonald,Jardus
Jordan ilensy,
Henry, NathnaSyrnaads,
Nathan Symonds,
Jannulbon
Rhyddenchand
andJames
James Lew
Low representing
repraseoting TAS
Jonathon Rhydderch
TAS
the annual
aouun/ GPS
UPSAthletics
Ath/elicsmeet
meetininSydney.
Sydury. Many
Manyotha/hat the
ers have had aevery
spursand
rud
very Isuilfs/
fruitful yrne
year in regards to sport
alt
drssras aummeedutiun.
all deserve
commendation.
learn/il
il/n to
Intake
uppastunity to
te thank, on behalf
I would like
take tinis
this opportunity
rf
of s/I/he
all thekeys,
boys,the
theduty
dutystaff
staffend
and Your/S
Year 11Seniuss
Seniorskin
for nba
the
amrua/
amount af
of time
time end
and efforl
effort they hove
have put
pat in
ia/u
toensuca
ensure tha
the
snooath
maning of tha
rod the
tha organisation
asgsnisusice of
smooth running
the lnnusc
house and
taeekeod
sesini/irs.
weekend activities.
Lastly,
go to
Mr.Hi/I
Hillfnro/t
for allha
thewsrsh
work he
he hot
has
Lsat/y,thanks
thraks must
was/go
eMs.
pu/ia/nt
put into Iha
the boost
houseus
as housamnutsa
housemaster and his ties/ms
tireless support of boys
bcys and duty
du/y staff alike.
n/lbs. I wish all
alt of
of Broughton
Broughlra
ticasa
neat yeas
and for
for the
the future.
ía/urn.
Housethe
the very
very bust
best tue
for next
year and
Krsn
Hmns/.Captain
Cop/nit,
Ken Hunt,
Page 47
MOP"-
Croft House
Fm,ma
Una,
First Row:
IJ.K.Hogland,
K tloglard, I)
N.O,nl...t, A.R.Wyllie,
A.R Bi
1 ar Frtrole I., N
LI l'aenell
D.N.Griffin,
J.V.Churchill,
N.D.Funnell
Seotod:
Seated:
R.J.Hiclany,
T.W.Tnylor(Vice
(MacCaptain),
Captain),Mr.C.S.Blood
Mr.C.S "nod (Housemaster),
(mm. asetaaoster),N.E.J.Henley
N.E.J.t'
R.J.Hickey, T.W.Taylor
, (Captain),
P
Mr.W.E.Hyman (DeputyHousemaster),
(GcpntyHousemaster), C.C.Keating
CC.Knotiug (Vice
(Mao Captain), E.B.Clodumar
E.B.Clodnmae
.
Flousemaster:
Housemaster:
Mi
Mr CS
CS Blood
Blood
Deputy Horrormrster:
Housemaster:
Mr
Mr WE
WE Hycron
Hyman
Resident
Resident Turoos:
Tutors:
Messrs
Messrs RI
RI Hyda,
Hyde, MC
MC Lore,
Lotz,
Al
AJ Marshall.
Acatlamjn
Academic Tutorr:
Tutors:
Messrs CS Blood, WE
Mersrs
WE
Hynsarr,
MW Preston.
Fronton.
Hyman, MW
Capinin:
Captain:
NE)
NEJ Hrnley
Henley(P001001)
(Prefect)
Vinc
Vice Cuprains:
Captains:
TWTaylor
TW Taylor (Prefout),
(Prefect), C C
Kooliog
(Profrct)
Keating (Prefect)
Year 12:
JV
JV Church/S
Churchill,ElI
EBCludaoroc,
Clodumar,
ND
Griffir, RI
ND Fonoall,
Funnell, ON
DN Griffin,
RJ
I-I/okay
(Monitor), JK
Hickey (Monitor),
Hogland, AR Wyllie.
Wyllie.
Horaae
Captain'sOpen
OpenDay
Ttt.yAddrmr
House Captain's
Address
1995
1995 han
has boen
been arriort
a most suncossfrtl
successful year for Croft House in
in
many responrs.
yore started
sterrad with
with aa house
rouse Corel
respects. The year
coast trip
to Split Solitary on the
Harboar winch
the brooh
beach or
at Cuffs
Coifs Harbour
which
won
was enjoyed
en(oyed by all.
We did our hoot
io the
the swimming
swimmisg carnival, though could
best in
only manage
macage fifth place
plenuM
in aavery
very close
close caritlual
carnival this yuor.
year.
With scion
some commendable efforts from Will and James
Burgu.
Tarot Taylor (swimming
(swirnodog captain), Robert
t/oborl Barry
Burge, Trent
Berry
and plenly
plenty of others, doug
alongwith
withthe
thesupport
supportofofTrenst's
Trent's
patrols, a icr
wes displayed
dieptttyrd and
and aagreat
great
parents,
lot of Itoura
house spirit was
day was had by all.
Ar
At the end of
of the
the term
termwo
wecnmpnlad
competedininthe
thenthtnticu
athleticsoarcarnival
nioal and
ond were
were able
ableto
toachieve
achieveaaclose
dose second
second place
pianobebe-
leind
White. Many
Many good
good performances
performances were
wear given
givsn by
hind White.
Nigel Henley (athletics
(athlolinscaptain),
naptairs),JomosMaMatlnyTrrnt
James McMaster, Trent
Tnyler,
Taylor, Will Burge,
Baage, Damon
Damon Bourke
Boarhr and
andAndrow
Andrew Syphans
Sypkens
nod
othora. A
A great
grnar display
display from
from our
ortaown
oweCroft
Craft Man,
Mao,
and others.
on the day.
Ben Dyer, lifted spirits oa
Lobe
theyear
yearWill
WillBurge
Bargnprrfnrnsed
vety wall
Later inn
in the
performed very
well at GPS.
GPS.
In second teow
Knatirtg, Elton
Ettor Cbodumar,
term Caaig
Craig Keating,
Clodumar, Angus
WylIE,
Wyllie, Nigal
Nigel Heoley
Henley and
and Jamrr
JamesMnMaetoo
McMaster playnd
played in
thu
host XV. Craig
Caaig went
wrnlon
the first
on to
to the
the Cunnley
Country Ins
1st XV and
Elton the
rhe Country
Cuaatry 2nd XV. Duncan
Daunan Griffin
iSriffis played
played in
in the
the
1st Xl
Elton, Neal
Ned Foneoll
XI sonene.
soccer. Elton,
Funnell end
and Angaa
Angus Wyllia
Wyllie
played in the first boskatball.
Conorill, Ben
Bra Snape
basketball. Davis Cotterill,
Snape
Cameron worn
were in the
and David Cumerun
Iho first
firershooting
shooting learn
term that
rite GPS
OP/I premiership.
pramienship. David
won the
David was
was solooled
selected in
in alto
the
nedre 25 team. Boa
NSW under
Ben Dyor
Dyer pnrformed
performed nary
very well in
public speaking
speaking (third
(thied locally)
locally) and was
wan selected
snlactnd in
in
public
Sabouls In Parliament
Panliamantto
logo
Canbrraa.
Schools
go to Canberra.
Ia third
titled term,
term. Croft
Croft performed
performed well
well in
in house
boner basketball
baskatball
In
md were r000tas
rub-junior rugby
rugby and
rod winners
wiooers in
io
and
runners up in sub-junior
sneiorwgby.Jnniurswonlhepluy-offforrlmird,
senior
rugby. Juniors won the play-off for third.. Wnaamn
We came
srnnnd in Innate
to a strong Tyrrall
second
house shtrtrting
shooting to
Tyrrell loam.
team.
On apetsartat
a personalnrrtn,
note, I would lika
like to thank Iho
the Year 12 for
their support
snppne throughout
onpociallyTrent
Gent and
rod
throughout thu
the your,
year, especially
eoig. II would
would like
lihato
towish
wishthe
theYear
Year11
lithe
Craig.
theEast
best of
of tuck
luck
fun
oent year.
yr-cr.Thanks
Thanks to
to Mr
Mr and
and Mrs
Mm Blood
Blood who ware
for next
were
fauna
muwork
workwith
withininevery
everyaspect
aspeatof
ofhouse
house life
life and
end to
great to
Mr Hymua
Hyman and
and the
theduty
dutymusters
mastersfoe
forall
alltiente
their interout
interest in
thuparents
parcelsfor
foryour
yanainterest
interestin
in
us. Finally, thanke
thanks 10011
to all the
the school nod
and puce
your commitment
commitment to
to us.
lbannlioai
Nigel
Captaht
Nigel Hoer/ny,
Henley, Captain
Thu Housemaster
Honsomusterextends
rnlnods his
his gratitude
gratitude to
tn Nigel
N/gel for
tot the
The
eneellont job ho
excellent
he has done
done thin
this pent
year to
to demonstrate
demonstratedede-
neuny and fairness
fairnaus in the poniriun
Ceptoin. The
cency
position uP
of Captain.
Aadrem
Andrew Cram
Cross Perpetual Shield for Alt
All RoondAchievaRound Achieveorent
Tarot Taylor while the Slade
Sladn CitiCiti.
ment was awarded to Trent
aenship
zenship shield
Shieldwas
wasawnrded
awardedIntoRobert
RobertFlick-op.
Hickey. The Year
12 dinner
diencu was bald
MeCaavilln Centre
held in
inlIme
the McConville
Centre and
andwon
was a
success with sprakern
speakers being tho
the prefncte
prefects and their
great suamen
thnir
fathenu.
The Year
Year 11
11 served
soroad tables on the evening, nunfathers. The
contnnuisg
tinuing in the tradition of tins
this dinnar.
dinner.
CS Blood
Page 48
The
The Atrsidalrarr
Armidalian 19//S
1995
Dangar House
A-
lent Rae
First
Row:
R.J.Moncktotz, A.C.Cunningham, P.M.Jools, D.VSedon, A.J.Artnstrong, C.A.Green,
Seated:
Seoteds
J.Dj'rr,'ttr,
Mr'P.D.Gr-ay(Depary
Hearura
S.WBr'on'rr (Coprairt),
J.D.Perrin,C.PTib000n,
C.P.Tibbetts,
Mr P.D.Gray(Deputy
HouseMonroe),
Masted, S.W.Brown
(Captain), Mr
Mr
G.E.
U)'rrrte (Hntreerrrnarer'),
A.A.Glhnan, .l'.R.Berrtterrs
G.E.145tnne
(Housetnasted, A.A.Gibson,
J.R.Beullens
MShi raga
Ilousomaster
Housemaster
Old
GE
Wyn
Wynne
Dopnty
Deputy Housomautur
Housemaster
PD Gray
Daly Staff
Duty
Mr TWirsdsor,
T Windsor, Mr
Mr SS Doyln,
Doyle,
Eggett
Mr C Eggert
Tutor
Tutor Staff:
StatS
Hardingham md
and Mrs
Mrs
Mr K
KHardirgham
Strang
M Straeg
Year
True 12:
1St
AJ
Armstrong, 1KB
JRB Beullens,
AJArurstrong,
Beutloca,
CapSWH Brown
Brown (1-loose
(House Captom), AC Cunningham,
Coonhegham, AA
tain),
Gibson, CAM Green, PMI
mole,
Monktoee, JD
ID
Jools,152
RJ Monkton,
Perrin,
Pertin, DV Sedon,
Sedon, M
M
Shiraga,CP
CPTibbrls.
Shiraga,
Tibbets.
11995
995 has
has been
bran another
another soeceusliel
successful year for
for the
the srrrallerl
smallest
house in thu
Deegnrhas
has continued
continoed to
to show its
irs
the sehrrrrL
school. Dangar
teaditiunot
rpirit and individual
individoat ohrroater.
traditional spirit
character. This Iras
has been
in no small measnen
measure the result of the leadership and involvement of tire
Moch was
woe expected
euprctrd of this
the Year 12. Much
group of
grorrp
ef young men
mee and
aod they did not fail
foil to deliver.
deliver, In
to
November of 1994
1994 itit was
was announced
announcedthat
thatPeter
PeterJools,
Jurtr,
(the schools best
bust debater,
debater, public
pohlla speaker
sparker and
end future
turner CapCaprole of Squash)
Squosh) and
tain
and AedeuwAartrstooag,
Andrew Armstrong,(1st
(1stXV,
XV,otrd
andtIre
the
suhuol's
meat eligible
eligible Sensitive
Seanitior New
New Age
Age Guy)
Gsy) would
wuold
school's most
be the School
Prefect and
and Deputy
Depoty Senior Prefect
School Snteine
Senior Prefect
oespeativrly.
This was
was aa great
great honour
honour for
fur the
theHouse
Reuse and
and
respectively. This
a rare event
school's History
History to
to hove
have the
the two
two most
most
Oman
everr in the scheol's
boys ie
in the nor
one house.
house. ftIt errabled
enabled Sam Brcwe
Brown to
to
Senior buys
mova
panirioe of House Ceptaie,
nabmove ierrr
into the position
Captain, aa note
role Ira
he subsequently fulfilled in
distinctive way.
rrqneotfy
in his
kb quiet and
red dietinctive
rvey.The
'the
Iroase
benefired from his easy and
rod nuloxed
marruorand
acd
house benefited
relaxed manner
his no-nonsense
eo-aonseusa approach to all that was asked of him.
Others in Year
Yene 12
12offered
offeredmactr
to the
the House
Hrru.scaeduehuel.
much to
and school.
S'treAr'srrt'rtaliure
The Arntidalian 1995
.1995
JohnBeattairs,
Beullens, ainhotwoan
betweenhis
histwo
two addietiaru,
addictions, managed
managed
trite
to play tutu
1sts Teneir
Tennis and
and Bastrstbatt
Basketball and
andcame
cametItled
third in the
Opart
tIPS Athletice
Open GPS
Athletics high (amp.
jump. Aaron
Aaron Cunningham
Cunningham in
in
his mellow muoerr
he aa model
model of
of enthusiasm
cnthmirnm
manner peuved
proved In
lobe
ned
and drive (when it come
came to Maths!) Ashley Gibson
Gibeen conaaaviaced
iavalvcmcntin
vinced all by tris
his involvement
in rugby,
rugby, squash
squash aed
and 1-tousr
House
syart
sport that he really is very tough.
teagh. Clrarlm
Charles Green
Gnaeoaoaconvioocd
otl by his involvement in raghy
vinced all
rugby (Nnm
(New England
weights and
Kyrren that he really
Rep), weiglels
tad Kyceea
easily wasn't very
tough atoll.
at all.Ralph
RalphMunukene
Monckton was
was aa gmat
great support
support loathtoothtaagh
am
Reuse, theongh
era in thu
the House,
through his friendly and
and uappartion
supportive
manner. His kaveoeeafe
prujeetwas
wet spectacular.
speoteoslar. Jon
Jun
hovercraft project
Perrin managed
macaged te
to enetinur
continue the
the 'surf'
'surf' image
image nf
of Itis
his family while proving rhat
in not
ant directly propeathat coffee intake is
portional
yoreinnal to
ensex
try appeal.
appeal. Daniel
Daniel Sedon
Sedna was the
'TRACCY'
`TRACCY' uf
of the
the greup
group and
and performed
performed admieabty
admirably in
tire two
two universes ref
sehoerland
antiwork.
work.His
Hispartner
partner in
ia
the
of school
space
his outstanding
apace Chris Tibbetts
Tibberre (accelerated
(aaurlraatnd due
dee to Iris
ootstaudirty
achievements in
in Chemistry
Uherristry in
is Year
Yeae 11)
111into
isle Cosmology
(Tsmnlugy
achievements
managed to
en come
come out
out of his
Iris rooni
reran enough to
tn sen
see the XFiles
Filer and
and be
hr ao part
part of
at the school
schant guard,
gnmd, 1st
1st hockey
knahey and
nod
aommand C Company.
Cempany. Mitch Shiraga
Shioage was
wanaafine
fineexameeamcommand
pta
snaaer field mere
as
ple of aomuritmeae
commitment no
on tire
the soccer
were ho
he ohrrne
shone as
Captuio of the
she First
Firer XI.
Xl.
Captain
The pans
year has
has been
been interesting
interesting and
and productive
produotice for
for all
all
reeambersof01the
theHouse.
Duane.The
TheHouse
houseDinner
DiunerininFebruary
Fehrtaey
members
was aa great
ryan
great success.
suacess. Our
Ore sporting
spurring achievements
oehiovc'marts have
have
barn
Hoam Athletics was an
an efefbeen varied. Secand
Second in the House
fart
hill participation
participationand
ted spirit.
spreit The rerafort which eoflveted
reflected full
sult was a reflection
reflection of
ofrho
the effuete
efforts of
of maiey
many not
exsulr
nut the nscellence of
tradition of
debatenllonur
of the
the few.
trw, The
'l'hr traditino
ef excellence
eseelleace in debut'
ing med
and public
lag
puhtiaspeaking
speakingwas
reascarried
carriadon
nitwith
wirkfine
tireperpat'
formanurs in
in both
barb Junior
frame and Senior
Sraiur divirioee
formances
divisions notably
by John
JrmhnMacpherson.
Moephrrsoe.
Engr 49
Page
Seine
Some other outstanding iedividuat
individual performeeees
performances are
are
roreworthy
noteworthy for
for 1995.
1995. Acdrew
Andrew Wilson
Wilson (Year
(Year 11)
11) roperrepresorted
sented the School in the GPS winning shooting team
and later weal
went Onto
Onto represent
represent in
in the
the 01'S
GPSThom.
Team.Groharn
Graham
Wood (Yeor
(Year 10) played for
Weed
far the state in
te Underwater
Hockey. Angus Rimmee
(Yore 10) played trompet
Rimmer (Year
trumpet at
many ceremonial occasions as
as well
weller
as completing
completing HOC
HSC
Level ,rsrt
andthe
tireHawkesbury
Htwkrnbery Canoe
Canoe Marathon.
Marathoo. Luke
Loko
Art and
Robinron
(Yoor 10)
10) was
was asport
Gtard cod
Robinson (Year
part of the Guard
and
Hnwkesbary
Hawkesbury along with David Illiogwnrth
Illingworth (Yost
(Year 19).
10). In
a different
different wry
way the
the younger hays
boys ia
in the Hoses
House are taking fell
school programme
prstgrarnrveby
hy full
felt ininfull odvantuge
advantage of
of attn
the school
volvemeer.
Adam Foot
Fast (Year
(Year 9)
9) was
wasaapart
of Galathea,
Gulathes,
volvement. Adam
part of
the Flag Party
Patty and
nod aasucccnsful
014 Hockey side. Geoff
successful U14
thhbettswss
asd was
wan involved
jevateed in
iv wood
wend
Tibbetts
was mom
crew for Galatltea
Galathea and
turning 000mm.
Jonashso Edmonds
Edmoeds (Year 9) worked in
ic
courses. Jonathan
the Computing
ompnting Translation
Trotslotion Project having earlier repretepeetooted
ohon (Year 8 )
sented Armidale
Armidale at
at cricket.
cricket. Astthoay
Anthony Cohen
Will Slack-Smith
Slack-Smith (Year
(Yore8)
S nod
and Nic
Nit Wilten
Wilton (Yost
(Year 8) patpar-
Green House
rieiyotrd
nathusiaslically in all
all aspects
aspects of
of house
basso life
lifa as
ticipated enthusiastically
did Adam I-tall
(Year 10),
if), Matthew
Hall (Year
Matthew P.ldtr
Elder (Year
(Year 10),
10), Will
Will
aud
rago (Year
(Year 10).
to).
and James Crago
MrWyanc,
Mr Wynne,Mr
Mr Gray
Gray and
and the
the duty trail
staff mast
must be
be thunhed
thanked
for their petseve000ec
thruughost the
perseverance throughout
the yeae.
year. They have
managed to gaide
guide us through several little dramas that
aaiss
bonrdirtg school
school life.
life. Mr Wynne
Wyene has stvse
arise in boarding
done on
an
especially goad
good jab
job by
by almeys
always being there to support
unyirnein
Wyane has been great
anyone in need and nirnilatly,
similarly, Mrs Wynne
in offering
setttg 0000araging
encouragingwuods
wordstotopeople
peoplewho
who needed
needed
them,
them. to
In general,
general, Ike
the heuse
househu.s
has ron
run smoothly
smoothly due
due ao
to their
effoets and
and everyone
recryone has enjoyed
eejuyed she
yeas.
efforts
the year.
mernbet achieved much this year. Some of the
Every member
achievements may
arty not be
he obvious, and although
althaugh not
rot all
achievements
have been
been mentioned
mentioned they
they are
are all
all significant.
significant As each
have
member of the house
hense grows
gmws and maturm,
matures, so dam
does Ddegas
Dangar
House. Every member of Danger
Dangar Honne
House deserves to ho
be
eongmrntotvd for
for achieving
athioving much and
atad developing
daveltspjnga
tmty
congratulated
a truly
urtiqac Hstune.
unique
House.
Quell, I,VnnelSam
lljarrte/Sars Brown
Garth
Brown
_
J.D.Hooper; A.B.Smith, L.R.C.Ainsley, A.J.Davidson, R.E.T.Batlei; A.R.P enfold (Captain), A.D.B.Edwards,
D.W.Croft,
S.F.Monttattn,
MsSJtt-,........to.,,
D.W.Croft, S.F.Manners,
Ms S.J.Hoddinott
(Housemaster)
Hoasemattor:
Housemaster:
Tutots:
Tutors:
Mn
Si Hoddinott
itoddieott
Ms SJ
Caytnie:
Captain:
AR
AR Panfold
Penfold
Year 12:
Yror
LRAieticy,
LR Ainsley, SE
RE Seller
Butler
Mr
Ms IA Bock.
Bock, Mr GM
DM Toppin,
Men
LM Blood,
Blttod, Mr
Mr RF
SF Hall.
Mrs LM
(Prefect).
Cock (Moni(Meet(Prefect), DW Croft
toe),
II)
tor), AD Edwards, JD
Hoapar,
Hooper, SF
SF Manners,
Manners,,AB
AB
Smith.
Smith.
Green House has had a mont
saccessful and
attd enjoyable
oejoyahle
most successful
yoar.
year. It has seen
neon outstanding
oetstonding results
results in
in many
many of
of the
the inister-heuso
ter-house competitions,
competitions, as
as well
well as
as there
there boing
being encepexceptional
also
1jan01achievements
achievementsfor
formany
teeny individuals.
htdividunls. It has aloe
bean
been eecoannging
encouraging to see Green House mombets
members participarticipating
of school
school life.
pating in
in all
ull areas
tires of
Page 50
The first roojor
tIrehouse
hansowas
n'asthe
theannual
monet coast
ceusl
major event of the
terp,
thin year
yese to
to Woolgoolga.
Woolgoolgo. This
Thin trip
trip allows
allows the house
ham,.
trip, this
to gather
goiter as
assawhole
Inn build a
npirit.
whole and to
a hotnne
house spirit.
bcgsn with the news
aewn that 1994 Year 12
The year also began
hod achieved
nehieved outstanding
votstundirtgresults
msalts in
in their
their HSC.
HSC. In
In all,
all,
had
Green House
Hottea has six
sin people
peuple ouhieve
achieve over
ovee 90%
95% in their
shoir
TEE.
was to
to be
he an
anindication
indicatianof
ofthe
thesuccess
serums that
thsl
TER. Thin
This was
won
to follow
fellow for
toe the House.
was to
One
spnrbng success
enoness began
bogoninin1st
mt term
term with
with the
the interidesOur sporting
house swimming carnival.
A new soeciag
scoring system placed
hrttsseswimnring
eusnivul.Anew
great
rn the house,
hosts, bat
great press000
pressure on
butthe
thebuys,
boys,an
as 5a combined
force,
ho placed
force, pselormad
performedadmirably
admirablytolobe
placed Sad
3rd ovuecll.
overall. The
indtvidecl
Ales Edwards,
individual enmpntilioe
competition utnu
also saw Alex
Edwards, Nigel
Nigel
Edwards, Tltao
Glevar and Adam Itall
Theo Birch, Genham
Graham Glover
Hall
rehieving
achieving eatslanding
outstanding results.
TfseAt'ntrdotiust
1895
The
Armidalian 1995
Other outstanding ansutln
on the
the sporting
sporting field came
conic in
in
results on
Crickat,
with the
the seniors
seniors winning
winning the competition
cossyrtition and
cricket, with
and
the juniors
juniors being
beingplaced
placedrunners-cpU
runners-up. Soccer
Soccernosy
saw both
both
the seniors
neniars and
ond juniors
juniors winning
wiceing their
their divisions.
dicioiucc.In
Inbasher.
kerbnll
haunc was placed second
ceccad end
ketball the house
and in cagby
rugby cod
and
shcotiog
shooting lhn
the hnsse
housewan
was pieced
placedthird.
third.Ovceelt
Overallthin
this hoe
has
bern
been cnn
one ci
ofthe
thewont
most soceersful
successfulyeses
years for
for the
the hcune
house tic
on
thcnperlicg
the sporting field.
field. An
As a house wn
we celebrated
ceirbtotrd lhrse
theseSscsuccesses.
Hcwcccc,
Reuse has elsa
However, Green House
also wade
made a significant conteibotiss
tribution tc
to the
the coltucal
cultural side ef
of the
the eehcol.
school. hoboes
Robert Entire
Butler
ond
and Andrew Peefatd
Penfoldwecn
were mewbecs
members of
of ttsn
the Senior Debatieg
Reuse ctso
bating Teem.
Team. The House
also wee
won the
the intre-honsa
inter-house pobpub-
lie
competition. Simon
Siwots Chappell
Citappell was
was also
alsc
lic Speaking
speaking competition.
ewarded
Cemmaodcd Certificate ic
awarded with oa Highly Commended
in the
Sydney
MeraingllecaldYnsngWtitncafthcYeerAword.
Sydney Morning
Herald Young Writer of the Year Award.
1st XI Ceickel.
Cricket. Deans
Green Hoonc
House also
also fins
has snvamt
several erpnesaotn
representatines
thc GPS
UPSAthiatics
tives in the
Athletics scam
team aed
and Warwick Deoatdcon
Donaldson
wasaanpcneantative
was a representative of tha
the secensrtul
successful UPS
GPS Shooting
trow,
foe
team. Nignt
Nigel Edwotds
Edwards etso
also received
received Gold
GoldColssuss
Colours for
Swiesmittg.
Swimming.
Acodnoticelly
beer has
Academically there
hasbeno
beennrvnenl
several significent
significant achieveachieve-
wart,
ment. to
Inthe
the Science
Science Ccwpctitions
Competitions scary
many Green
Green House
House
wambana
Dishnalinos. These achievemembers enenicnd
received 111gb
High Distinctions.
achievewaltts
is the Maths Cnmpetilias,
ments were eaplicatcd
replicated in
Competition, with
with
Len
Reid (Year
(Yam 7)
7) winning
winoingapnine.
Lee Reid
a prize.
At the begianieg
beginning of
of Teem
Term II, 1995 also sow
saw the Green
Flcssa
ond the
ha Ynar
Titcaravents
House Evening and
Year 12 Evening. These
events
allowad
allowed die
the boys and stuff
staff atogather
gatherwith
withthc
thepoannec
parents of
the house.
haute.
the
Finally, I would
would like
like to
to thank
thaok our
oar Housemaster,
Hcasnmmter Ms
Pant Dawson
Duwnor and Cameron
Cnmnrcn Wilson
Wttncn performed
peefoawed well.
well.
Paul
Hrddicotl, for
foeott
heraifortn
thrcnghout the
theyear.
ynar.I Iwcald
Hoddinott,
all her
efforts throughout
would
ama
foe next
nest year
also like to wish Green House all the best for
and hopefully
hcprfully sheer
suecees.
there will be continued success.
Ceoft and
midPaul
Peal Gaden
Gedan were
were also
also members
osewhcre of
of the
the
David Croft
Antlmic
Andrew Paofnla(
Penfold, Coptoin
Captain
Several Gennn
Rouse members were
Green House
were reyeeecntotivn
representative in
1st sporting teams. In the 1st XV Rugby towns
James Hcopac,
Hooper,
Ross House
I.
-, ,an
7a
-
1i,
.
bvs'cnnRow:
llcn MnA.A.Wilkinson
............skit.. Ri
4Ir.AA WJt.ssr,. tel
tif,,,, Captain),
c,prn..i
7. .'.... A?,
5,... it(House
Second
(Housemaster), A.R.Harpep;
R.J.Thomas,
M.C.Francis
S.S.Leonws
S.S.Lawson, P.J.Anstock .n.J./t,u,agOl,o.,sJ.flDnitOr,aa,s
A.J.Binnie, Mrs.M.P.Debenham(Lsfiaaty
(Deputy 100ttee,caete,)
Housemaster)
Firer
fleer M.R.Duncan,
First Row:
MiR.Do,tea,t, L.
L.W
W.Haemrhka,
Henschke,E.G.
B.D.Kiev/tine
Kaehlet:
I-Ieunnwasler
Housemaster
MeAA
Mr AA Wilkiuscn
Wilkinson
Deputy l-Iausencanlee
Deputy
Housemaster
Met
Mrs MP Dabnnhrw
Debenham
'harass
Tutors
Mrs EM
HM Height
Knight ,, Mr
Mrs
Mr Ph
PE
Scrivener,
Reuse Ceptain
House
Captain
MC
MC Francis
Sctenni Monitors
Monitors
School
AJH Bioein,
Binnie, MR Duccatt,
Duncan,
LW Henschke,
Haeschkr, BD
BR Karhler
Kaehler
ThrArreddaliau
The Armidalian 1995.
1995.
Yaae
Year 12
PjAestack,AJH.
PJ
Anstock, AJH.Birtain,
Binnie, MR
MR
Duncan, Aid
Harpar, LW
AR Harper,
Hcmchhc,
ED Kaehler,
Keeblar, SSP
hSP
Henschke, BD
Lawsca, RI
Ri Thomas
Lawson,
Ross House
Hanse his
has achieved
achieved many
many notabla
notable individual sacsuccomes
cesses both in
in the
the onademic
academic area
areaand
andininsparta.
sports.Them
There
wren
distinctions awarded
iwarded to people
pccpin throughout
thecaghoctRess
were 10 distinctions
Ross
competition, a anmpalitins
competition that is
House in the
lha Science
Seiraae uampelition,
aaertuetcd
it
conducted by Iha
the University of New
New South
South Wales
Wales mud
and is
open to
stadast.s corona
Ausleelie.
to sacoadamy
secondary students
across Australia.
Pogr
Page 51
Tim
creativewriting
writing awards
awards were
wnre gained
gainedby
by
The Ar,rrrdaijarr
Amida[tan creative
Amin Ghandar,
(Jhuodar,Harry
HarryBridge,
Bvdge, Harry
HneryHaworth,
flawonlh, Sean
SeanKnight
Koigla
Amir
and
RnndalThoman.a\Jsu,
coegratulalionsmust
must
ibm
and Randal
Thomas. Also, congratulations
gogore
to Tom
Abbott, of
nf Year
Yarn7,7,who
whowon
wnrajnaa
nrasrnscholarship
scrolareip enacooAbbott,
a jazz music
Sling him to
maria camp
vest
bling
to attend
attend a music
camp to be held laser
later next
year.
lbs junior level
the
level arid
and beirgaunneos'np
being runners-up in the sub-jusiur
sub-junior mcccl.
level.
in lbs
machoot neauli
wasdue
duetoretire
mighty
In
the saniors,
seniors, this excellent
result was
the mighty
shills of Patrick
PaitiokArntoak,
skills
Anstock, Sandal
Randal ihumas,
Thomas, Adam
Adam Harper,
Harper,
PaineHall,
HaLRod
RedEnglish
Foglish and
aid Matt
Mali Fnaoaio.
PatriekAnsinch
Peter
Francis. Patrick
Anstock
must also
nina be
hocongratulated
aaegralalsledfor
fur earning
earning Silver
Silver Colours in
must
soccer.
David
David Ware
Ware (Yr
(Yr11)
11)spent
spent nec
one and
and aa hnlf
half terms
terms at
at Salem
Schnol
in Germany.
Grarraey.Agroup
from the
tie
School in
A group nfstafi
of staffnod
and students
students from
Salanul
visited TAS
TAS in
is Them
III red
Rum
School visited
Term III
andjnrnnd
joinedas
usat
at she
the Ross
Hnnse
Seniar Dinner.
Dinuet. Simon Palagyi,
Palugyi, (Yr
(Yr 11),
House Senior
11), o'iro
who came
came
tn
to TAS
TAS at
at tire
the beginning
beginning of
of this
thisyear,
year, must
must be
be enogratu
congratulured
or his
Eistaddrod,
lated on
his outstanding
outstanding auhieveinont
achievement its
in rIta
the Eisteddfod,
pairing
is a piano
pinen duet,
dust, and
asd for
fur his on-going
os-going par
gaining1st
1st p10cc
place in
parliaipntioe
ticipation in the Mock Trial.
Trial.
Is
Hail mast
Ion his
his comnow
In tennis,
tennis, Peter
Peter Hall
must be
be ensgraiuiared
congratulated for
mandrable
planiegsinir all of
mendable placings
of the
the MeDsralds'
McDonalds'eompntitmoev
competitions
dormg
theChampion
Champion of
of Champions
Chnampiout
during tSr
theseason,
season, eraulairag
reaching the
Trrureareerr
also
Tournament in
in Teem
Term Ii.
II.The
Theschool
schoolahampmorehips
championships also
had a strong Ross
Rose House
H osrecontingent
eunringret with
with Moat
Matt Frascra
Francis
miesing
by David
David Puxty.
Pusly. Other
Olhar noran
winning ha
theiluabtas
doubles partnered
partnered by
table successes
sucarorro were
wsee achieved
noirievedby
bythe
thejanior
junior playem,
players, Rark
Kirk
Earlier in the
rho year,
year,Ross
RemHouse
i-in seboys,
boys,along
sloWwith
with staff
staff and
red
rotors,
west on
us the annual
aanoel trip
trip to
tu Valla
Vailannai
tutors, went
nearNamhuaca
Nambucca
Huads. This
This served
nr-vcd as
auan
onexcellent
oxarliner way
way of
of allowing
allowing oem
Heads.
new
ntsdnnls to
to become
became acquainted
auqeaieted with
with their
students
their pods.
peers.11
It is this
nlevniopmunt of
st closer
airrscr relationships burwenn
development
between tire
the Russ
Ross
House members
members that
that has
Sm enabled
enabledthe
tirehouse
Isnuortotodevelop
droulop as
mua
House
gmoy.
ceowpta, earlier in
ir tire
marty were
mere involved
involved
group. Fus
For example,
the yeas,
year, many
ia the Red Shield Appeal dnorknoeh,
which huntrauin
doorknock, dunirsg
during which
desdsof
ofdollars
dsrltorswere
marcraised
ririsadfor
furthe
tSrSalvation
SalvrtioeArmy.
Army.
dreds
Onthe
the19th
19thAugust
Aoolassoiue
dinnerfor
insYears
Yeast
& 12,
12,
On
a senior dinner
11 ii8z.
passuto
andstaff
stuffwas
maoheld
holdinisthe
theSchool
SohoelDining
DiningHall.
hall. MatMat
parents and
thew
pnrsanalithew Francis
Francis spoke
spoke at
ofHouse
Houseauhievemeisie
achievements mad
and personaliden whilst
mhilsl Tim
ties
Tim Pirate
Poole resprrsded
responded wirh
with as
an oddnem
address to Ynee
Year
12 and
and proposed
ptnpusnd aa toast
Root to
tu them.
Item.Additionally,
Additionally, me
we mare
were
deligilad to
10 host
hml novae
gassts from
1mm Salem School (Gee
delighted
seven guests
(Germury).
Salioul's Director
Dhralur of
many). Mr
Mr Warwick
WarwickDunirom,
Dunham, the School's
Music
eetnrtoinssurt with
mitb aa variety
variety of
at pipi
Music pmoided
provided snpseh
superb entertainment
ano items.
Ross House has
has many
many students
stodsnto with
with ee,enllner
spurring
excellent sporting
abilities,
abilities, end
and mss
was unlucky
eniucky to be placed
planed fifth
Ettisat
atthe
lanAthletAthiel
ins
Comical maims
in the
lha year.
year.At
Al the
diii Arhtclias
ics Carnival
earlier in
Athletics C,rrriival
Carnival,
Aaron
Aaron Picnic
Binnieand
andJason
Jason Wlsittinyvvers
Whittley weremasses-op
runners-upuhoro
champines
pions in
intltnir
theirrespauliae
respectiveaga
agegroups-,
groups, and Storer
Stuart Watts
Watts wt
was
aqusi
equal hoot
first in the 16 pen
yrs championship.
championship.As
As well,
well, Aaron has
slrown
errakol pitch
pitch and
red sepersentrd
shown Iris
his prowess
prowess an
on thU'
the cricket
represented
thu
Sehnnlon
onthe
theUK
UKRugby
Rngbytour
lootlast
lasiDecember.
Deaembri.More
Main
the School
recently
snisnted as
asaemember
memberof
of the
the NSW
NSW
recently lie
he has
has iscce
been selected
Country
CountrySchuolbnys'Team.
Schoolboys' Team.Luke
LukeHensahkn
Henschkerae
haspeaforased
performed
nsanptioruliy
exceptionally wall
well In
in ha
the ml
1stxiXICricket
Crickettram,
team,bath
bothas
as bolebatsman
man and
and brssino,
bowler, and
and was
was serrated
selectedtotoplay
playaopsneatslutioo
representative
Cricket
misc Stuart
SlaartWattot
cr1 Anthony
Arthosy Piddiogtue
Cricket us
as were
Watts and
Piddington(boris
(both
Stsnst Watts
Watts captained
naptoissedthe
IheU17
Ui7regional
argional team
earn
Year 10). Stuart
arid
Iranbeen
baseselected
sniuntad
017
nuetryTrom
and has
in is
thethe
U17
Country
Team (Term IV).
FatsiekAnstania
Patrick Anstock (Captain) and RandnlTlrcmos
Randal Thomashelm
both played
lat Xi
drfsatrd Cranbrook
eanhrook tu
in the 1st
XISrrenuemhich
Soccer which defeated
tomctries'e
retrieve
the `Nottingham
'Noltiegham Forrest
Forrest Plaro'.
Plate'.
Mattlrow
Matthew Wyvol,
Wysel,(Yr
(Yr9)9)mnntioeert
mentionedslsewhees
elsewhere as
as as
an up and
coming vmimmnr,
hasdistinguished
distieSaishedhimself
hiramli in
a Huckny,
swimmer, has
Hockey,
playing
team whilst
mhrint Patrick
Fatrisk
playing is
inaa ragirrsal
regional rapeeseetrrtioe
representative team,
Wynn
lusro Whioiny
Wysel (Yr
(Yr7),
7), Simon
Simon Orastield
Granfield (Ye
(Yr 7) and
and Jason
Whittley
(Va))
(Yr 8)oil
allesprasserad
represented Raw
New Frglosd
Englandisinthe
theNSW
NSWState
State Sos
Socerr
Tim Poole
Esgirel
cer Chempioauhips
Championships in
in June.
June. Tim
Poole aud
and Rod English
(bells
Yr 11)
il)asaoodud
wisrivg 15dm
ass
(both Yr
exceededospeetritioss
expectations by winning
their class
is
in tire
the rigoroas
rigorous Hawkrsbury
HawkesburyCanoe
Canoe Ciaseic.
Classic.
Rosa
H anneentrants
eralmaroparticipated
partioipatcdenthusiastically
eslhesinotroslip in the
Ross House
Scheol's
Cram Country
Country event,
ruler, with
jusinar stats
School's Cross
withnun
our sub
sub-juniors
stars
ci
within the
lbs lop
panes viz:
vie: Simon
Simor
of lire
the day.
day. Five came
came within
top 12 places
lirarfisid
Granfield(4th);
(4th);Sluphee
Stephen iilood
Blood(7thI;
(7th);Rub
Rob Vangoli
Voegeli (8th),
Tim
Peniek
MeCinnsghoo (11th).
(I th). Tim
Patrick Wysel
Wysel (9th)
(9th) nod
and Joshua
Joshua McClenaghan
Poole ran
nas4lh
Dioisiae. in
4th is
in the
the Senior Division.
InHouse
House Tends,
Tennis,Roos
Ross
House
almost made
readnecloan
awnep,winning
winning the
thu senior
vssirrriaaol,
House almost
a clean sweep,
level,
Pugr
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52
Careieglon.Haotings
andToby
Toby Levins,
Castes,with
with Kirk
Kick being
hair
Carrington-Hastings and
Orientedfor
fur the
the North
Nurlb West SlaIn
Lnngrrs.
selected
State League,
Aiihrrugh shomjnmp:sg
Although
showjumpingdoes
does not
not appoer
appear is
in nither
eithertito
thesamsummer or winier
winter sport
sport list
listhere
here at
at TAB,
TAS,another
another nrrtsroediog
outstanding
gainad by
by Rowan
Rowas Willis
Willis whu
result mm
was gained
who oamr
came first is
in lire
the
017 Posy
do'
U17
Pony Club
Club State
State Championships. Tim Pools
Poole alsu
also desorvssn.osgmrulririons
for his first
serves
congratulations for
first piece
place in
inbulb
boththe
theSornion
Senior
Ound Sculls
Snails and
andthe
lire Single
Single Sculls
Suoliarowing
rowing regatta
rsgalta held earsos'
Quad
liar in
is Iho
parson
lbs Manning.
Macsing. lie
iv
lier
the year
on the
Hehat
hasalso
also anropnird
competed in
Hem Zealand
Zraiand againsi
hoot of
of other
odreaarrustriesasd
mrs
New
against aa host
countries and was
unlucky to ha
be hentrv
beaten in
in the
the faosls.
finals.
RoanHouse
Househas
hasaanumber
numberof
of sound
round swimmers
smimrnaescoming
cowing
Ross
rhmngh the
rho middle mhoni,
sueemsm
through
school,so
some
we leak
lookPostcard
forward to successes
is thu
in
the not too distani
distant future
futurefrew
frompenpia
peoplesaab
suchas
as Rakant
Robert
Vi ngah and
and Matthew
Molthew Wyset.
Voegeli
Wysel.
noryet
yet conquered
anequaredby
by the
rhoboys
bays of
ef
House Rugby iv
is an seen
area not
Rws, but
bat this
Sb ynar,
mnior team,
Ross,
year, mmbinad
combined witk
withGreen
Green in
in the
the senior
team,
we gainod
nommendobie third
thiedwithth
mitktiaAarotr
Binnia arid
gained a commendable
Aaron Binnie
and
Tar
entry eapreseratatives
saenyiog the
tire green
green
TimPasta,
Poole,aan
as sir
country
representatives carrying
Sag.
flag.
Au
has been
henna
An nulstandiognauophonisr,
outstanding saxophonist, Maitirem
Matthew Dasorro
Duncan has
a
mainstay of TAS
TAS lane
Jazz and
and tire
the Big
BigBand,
Band, perfanming
performing sevseveral nuistamidiog
solosinrnSchool
SahoalAssemblies
Amemblirs this pros.
outstanding solos
year.
Ben Ksehlen
Matthew Frarein
Kaehler and Matthew
Francismere
were ewnuers
winners in tire
the StaIn
State
Soiroce
Titrntins Competition,
Cnmprliliau, and
aed in
is addition,
ndditior, Matthew
Motlrew
Science Titration
haapnrformrd
nasa.
has performed evith
with distinction
distinction in
in the
the lot's
lst's Basketball team.
Scott Lawson
Lawsoa and
ardAdam
tlro two foremost
loresnast senran'
Scott
AdamHanpar
Harper urn
are the
inn language
longougestudents
studentsinicRoss
RossHouse
Huoss
i995,Adam
study
ior
inin1995,
Adam studySnort undertook
undertook conceded
ing French strd
and Scull
ScottJuparrass.
Japanese. Scott
extended
slady leone
study
leave in lapar
Japan0in1894.
1994.Bno
BenEanhien
Kaehlerbus
haspeedoecred
performed
nuislondiugly ainScinem
outstandingly
ScienceIbis
thisynan,
year,haing
beingas
an nrgasisar
organiser of
the Forensic
Forensic Science
Scieree Camp,
Camp. and
and winning
mineie5 a place
plane in
in the
the
the
CRA Nntiaaai
us Summao
CRA
NationalSciar
Science
Summer Snirool
School bald
held in
inCashneert
Canberra
inJnnuaey.
at Soon
btuesnhave
hare excelled
enceoednot
notonly
rely
in
January. Members of
Ross House
it nrnuy
sporting and
rod cultural
culturalareas
arab this
thisyear,
yra bun
bars rein
many sporting
but have
neived many
macp more academic commendations
nommeedulions and merit
merit
ceived
owarde than
than in
in any
any other
arisenyear.
your.We
Wolook
lankforward
forward to
to achievachiorawards
asudomindistinction
dis metrosininthe
the1995
1995HSC.
llSC.
ing academic
Ross
TAScomumuniry,
community, aod
and
Roes House
Hoam is a thriving
rImming part
paO of
al the
ito TAO
wv
deal to
In the
the time,
time, effort
effort and
we,the
thestudeets,
students, oron
owe a grcrrt
great deal
and
leaderohipoffered
uttered to
to us
uoby
byour
nonHousemaster,
Houtemaslen,Mr
MaWilkirrars,
leadership
Wilkinson,
end his
his Deputy,
Dapoly, Mrs Dnbanlism.
mast sinsin
and
Debenham. We
We thank
thank 15cm
them most
curtly
Addicerelyfur
foraS
allthai
thatIhey
theyhave
havedose
donedueirn5
during the year. Additionndly,
ma thank
hark Mr
venue and
andMrs
Mrs Knight
Knight for
foe their
tireir
tionally, we
MrSari
Scrivener
and her
wellas
as rlrey
they
support, and
and wish
wrohMrs
Mm Knight
Knight end
her family
family well
laura
leave TAO.
TAS.
I would
would risc
alsolike
liketotowisu
wishmy
myfellow
fellowScan
RossYa
Yr 12
12 comrade,
comrades
all
year and
and beyond,
hepund,in
in whatever
whatovsnfacet
facetof
ni
all lire
the boor
best for rican
next year
lllr
lifethey
theymay
maychrnosa
chooseIntopumuon.
pursue.
Marrhcm
MatthewF,orrnnir,
Francis, Captorar
Captain
TbeArnrdrlolfcmn
1992
The Armidalian 1995
Tyrrell House
a ... 5-,'
Standing:
Krrcntiogn
Kneeling:
l, .........fpr,...,
.s.f. a'dC,.,r,,c,,
Ile.'rarwa_re,,,
S.A.Gardinel;
K.ET.Hunt, J.M.Morse, H.M.Sproat (Captain),
MrD.L.Grahanz
(Housemaster),
J.J.Jrrffru.rn
(hlrnrCoptaio),C.R.Schaeffm;
C.11.SrhoofforS.J.Francis,
S.iFraonir, S.R.Pilchm;
S.dlj'ilrhrv C.R.MnrrKrtanir
J.J.Jeffress ('ViceCaptain),
C.R.MacKenzie
htiG.Losrbtry, P.Santayati
Rsanrayori
M.G.Lambley,
Flousnmastrr
Housemaster
4,rt...,,,rro,,, P
Deputy
Deputy l-tounrmastur
Housemaster
Mr DL Graham
Mr JA
JAWilkinsen
Wilkinson
Tutors
Ibtors
Mr M Levies,
Levins, Mr
Mr SJ White
Duty
Duty Staff
Mendal, Mn
Mr W
Mr B Mnndat,
Thompron,
Thompson, Mr M Palmer, Mr
N Fintayson
Finlayson
Honac
House Captain
HMcG Sproat
Sprort
Year 12
ST
Francis, SA
SAGaedirrer,
SF1'
SJ Francis,
Gardiner, KFT
1-larrl,
JJ Jeffress,
Jdffeusa, MG
Hunt, JJ
Lambley,
Lambley, CR
CR Mankeonia,
Mackenzie,SM
JM
Morar,
Morse, SR Pilchnr,
Pitcher, PI'
Sectcyali,
Santayati, CR llnhacffcr,
Schaeffer,
HMOG
Speoat
HMcG Sprout
the bays
The
boysin
in Tyerell
Tyrrell Borne
House have all grravrriisslrrcglh
grown in strength
and chnoactcr
at! come together to form
character and have all
form suhat
what
urn
call Tyrrell
Tyrrelt House.
Bourn. Many
Mary finn
we call
fine individnat
individual effortr
efforts have
hero achieved throughout the year. Theta
been
These aclrievomrnrs
achievements
would
woatd not
nut have
hauc been
here possible withaot
without the outstanding
efthet
the house
horse
effort of the Tyerell
Tyrrell boys oodTyercll
and Tyrrellmostnrn.
masters. In
lathe
all boys are ennaoraged
encouraged to discover themselves and participorn
in all
all house
rouse evcnts
ticipate in
events if pomible.
possible. The enthusiasm
and
and eugeenero
eagerness to panicipate
participateisisclearly
clearlyhiglrliglrrod
highlighted is
in rhn
the
5mar55
success attained hy
by Tyrrelt
Tyrrell this year.
The 'mighty
mighty maroon
victor,maroon machina'
machine' was stylish nod
and victoriens
pnroreal hnrt
ous in the 1995 Swimmiog
Swimming Cnroival.
Carnival. Mnoy
Many personal
best
efforts, and Ito
the Irooso
house as a whole, brought home victory.
Aithough not winning
miming the 1995 Athletics ChampionAlthough
ohipa,
mary boys
hops performed
preformed well
well and
and they
thay went
weirton
or to
to
ships, many
enpreoentTyeeelt
Brass in tlro
seam. The
The house
house supsuprepresent Tyrrell House
the GPS team.
wore
were all
oIl members
members of the
thu Rugby
Rugby 1st XV with Hugh
Hagh Sprout
being arptairr.
Mackcnric, Rdwcrd
captain. Ctranlcu
Charles Mackenzie,
Edward Lrrorrnd
Lau and
Prathon
Santuyati represented
eepreoeoted the
tire1st
tnt XI
XI Soccer.
Soarer. Stuart
Prathan Santayati
Pilohon,
ChrisSchaeffer
Schoeffarand
nedAetooy
Pllrher represented
represented
Pitcher, Chris
Antony Pitcher
the 1st
tat VIII Shorting
caprain and
red Chris
the
Shooting wittr
with Stuart nra
the captain
vice_aeptnie
allthe
thrGPS
GPSwinning
mioningtnaoa.TheTyerell
vice-captain of
team. The Tyrrell team,
aumbined
Rinhurd Morse,
Morse,won
wonthe
theHouse
Borne ShootSheotcombined with Richard
ing for
fur 1995. Tyrrell
Tyrrell provided
providedanother
auotlrrrcaplaio
of sport
spnrr
captain of
with Scott
Suntt Gardiner
Gardiner leading
trading the School's
School's basketball
basketball team.
tenet.
Tyrrell combined
combined together
tngcthcr in
inall
ill events
roasts for the Hichurn
Hickson
Cap
teaS
and
Cup pnrtbrmirg
performing well
well with anndit
credit to
all participants and
thorn
scppnrtrd us.
those who supported
Tyrrell
Ijierell House's
Horse's nchirvementu
achievements have
lava not been noefiord
confined
to
undo with
totIm
the spnrtiog
sporting fields
with Kenneth
Kenneth Hunt
Hunt lending
leading mony
many
of the
theTymerll
Tyrrell House
boys io
in the
the school's
school's dramatic
dramaticpmprorf
Horse beyn
doctions
ductions this year.
Other achievements were
wrrn from the Year 12
12 Design
Desigr end
and
Tonhonlogy
Hugh Sprout,
Sproot, Chrrrtns
Manharnir
Technology prnjccnn.
projects, Hugh
Charles Mackenzie
and Chris Snlrreffnr
pickiug upend
Schaeffer picking
up red dots
dots Ins
for oalntunding
outstanding
projects.
the Ijierrlt
pepolar belief,
ballet, do not
The
Tyrrell Itooso
House boyn,
boys, despite popular
always shnw
Rhonda and
and
show their damuslic
domestic napubilitics.
capabilities. Rhonda
Mary.
forces. hrrp
Mary, the ulenning
cleaning forces,
keepthe
thehouse
housefanenionrrl.
functional.
maul go to the Tyrrell House
Bourn masteen,
with
All thanks must
masters, with
Mr Graham
Gmham at
rrtthe
rhohelm,
helm,for
forkeeping
keepingthe
hr Tyrrell
Tyrrull House
linear
hops on lisa
straighr and
nod narrow. On behalf
boys
the straight
behalf of
of rho
the Ynne
Year
12's
12's wa
we world
wouldliho
liketo
tothuok
thank Mr
Mr Graham
Graham for
for ott
all his
his guidguidrisen, supervision
.saperrieioe and
end knowledge
koowledgn over
ours the
tire years.
years.
ance,
JIogh
Hugh Sprrer,
Sproat, Capreie
Captain ur,djorrot/roar
and Jonathon JJeffieus
effress
poetof
ofthe
the' 'tug-r-wnr'
teem combined
combised to give
gina
port
tug-o-war' senior team
the house
hoase victory
rictnry in this
thio event.
crest.
Mcoy Tyrrell
TyercltHouse
irma bryn
dorciorted
Many
boysin
inthu
the senior
senior years dominated
throughout the school. Hugh Sprout,
Sproat,
various firsts teams thecugirout
Jonathonleifress,
Merrey Lambley
Lrmbley
Jonathon Jeffress, James
James Marshall
Marshall and Murray
JlrrAvsridelies
The Armidalian 5995
1995
-
Page
Pegr 53
White House
Pirrt
st Ron
Row.
Snaeeerr
Seated:
R
jCrrrtr-,,
trrlC, edt
learner, It I rrru,urrrr 1.11 SfrrctrnttR.Gehrmann,
A ti, ir,nn,,u
R.J.Cat
tet, St.A
MA. Walker;
J.E.Pearson,
J.Cherrng.
J.Choung.
J.B.NernbarN
(Hcrrnerrrrrntrr5,
Vsregott (dOreptr;
J.B.Newbury, MnR.KBr-irrrdlny
1111:12.K.Brindley
(Housemaster), fl.A.lrt'arrn,
B.A.Evans, iL.
J.C.Voegeli
(Deputy
Hottnrona.rtcr(,
D..T.Prm;'
Housemaster), D.J.Puxty
Horrsomrstrr
Housemaster
RK Brindley
Mr RN
Drprrty
Deputy Hasrnnmartnr
Housemaster
Mr J Voegeli
Vorgeli
Tertors
Tutors
Mr IA Lloyd, Mr
Ms KL
Hotnwieh
Holswich
Duty
Duty Srrff
Staff
Mr IJ Prrrnirsgtorr,
Pennington, Mr D
Cornally, Mr W Sinclaire,
Cornully,
Sisaluier, Mr
GMotam
G Motem (tnt
(1st Semester).
Semester).
House Caprain
Captain
Housr
BA Evans (Monitor)
Tsar
Year 12
RJ Carter, J Chose1,
Choung, 1W
JW
Mitchell, JB Newbury, JE
Ill
Pearvoc,
Pearson, DJ
Di Paxty
Puxty (Monitor),
MA
MA Wrtbrr
Walker (Pwfect
(Prefect and
SUO), RT
RTWiltiams.
Williams.
Whirr
White House
House bus
has always
always been
been very
very uompctilivo
competitive when
when itit
comes to
ts vpsot,
md this yrar
sport, and
year the
the bays
boys were
were rervurded
rewarded
for their datarminatino.
determination. The
Thepeer
yearbegan
beganwith
withthe
theswimswimrnieg
ming carnival in which
which Wirite
White Hoase
House w
was ccrrawty
narrowlydodefcctcd
feated to be placed second.
second. Mricotm
MalcolmWa.lhrr;
Walker, Data
Dais Siycli,
Siyali,
Rnwan
Strcrtar sworn
Rowan Ganrrer
Ganner and Dunn
Dean Streater
swam welt
well for
for the
the
haute
house and
and west
wentante
on toeeprenntrt
representtite
the school.
school. Crc
Theatirintius
athletics
carnival
dowicated by the boys who were pinned
carnival won
was dominated
placed
first.
Dare Siycli,
first. Hogir
Hugh Hooter
Hunter (U14
(U14 Champiorr),
Champion), Dara
Siyali, Chris
Bath, James MnKid
Morguo-Jnnts reproMcKid and Andrew Morgan-Jones
represeatnd
sented the
the school
schoolin
inGPS
UPSAthictics.
Athletics.Srrccoss
Successin
inother
otherinintro-h0000
ter-house events incinded
included first
firstplace
placeininthu
thejtrvine
junior footfootball rod
and second
second in
in senior
senior tennis
tennis and
and junier
junior bnskotboll.
basketball.
The Wirito
Hoanc och-juniorn
White House
sub-juniors won the fenthnil,
football, bookerbasketbelt,
Urrderwntorhockey
hockeyhas
hasgrown
frown
ball, cricket nod
and tennis. Underwater
rnpirlty
ochnet this
thin year
yerr with marry
Wiritu
rapidly within the school
many White
Honse
t-tickry,
House boys puetiuiprting.
participating. Dien
Dion Maple,
Maple, Alintnin
Allstate Hickey,
Dean Stnecler
Streater and Stuart
Kerr were
were nil
all selected trr
to play
Dens
Strati Kerr
ploy
in thu
looior term.
the NSW Junior
team. Ravens
Rowan Grover
Ganner and
and Deart
Dean
Papa 54
Page
Streutee
Werealso
alsoselected
srinctrd with Michael
Streater were
Michael Lisle
Lisle crrmpnt_
competicg
tnt GPS Shooting
Shooting team
term and
md Doug Line
ing in thu
the 1st
Lisle itt
in tire
the
2nd UPS
GPS taunt.
team.
Among the nanrcrnus
tennumerous ucadumic
academic orcdits
credits thin
this year, sevcml
eral gained escelinot
excellent ernulto
results in the annual Mathn
Maths and
Suinncucomyetitinns.
obtained a High
Higlr
Science competitions. Bradley
BradleyRmndnit
Randall obtained
Distinction and William Gnrhanr
Distinction in
is the
Graham an Distinction
Chemintry
Jamm MuKid,
Chemistry Quiz. James
McKid, Andrew Mcngrn-Jrrner
Morgan-Jones
nod
RoryWilliams
Wittirrnsgained
grind Dirtioctiens
in the
irs Ensc
Sdand Rory
Distinctions in
Esso Sciroar
encecud
andWestpac
WestpacMatits
MathsConsputitinon.
Competitions. Mnicnim
Malcolm Walker
also eneeivrd
Crrwreceived a Dintiechno
Distinction in the Westpac
Westpac Mcttm
Maths Competition.
achievements include
inclode Doug Linin'n
avd
petition. Othc-n
Other achievements
Lisle's and
Jumie
Pryne's first piece
Crftln Judging
Jndgiog
Jamie Payne's
place irt
in Sheep and Cattle
ronpeetiveiy
Allan
respectively at the Aernidule
Armidale Show, witir
with Clranias
Charles Allen
pinand
.v000ndininthe
theFleece
PteecnJudging.
Judging. Doug
Gong Lisle
Lisle also
placed second
beplaced
placedsecoud
second in
in sheep
sheep jnrlgisg
judging at the North
went on
cotstohe
West Regi000i
Regional Competition. Participation
Purticiputian in Cadets was
strong ognia
your with Malcolm
Mcicrrlrn Walker
Wather gaining
gaining the
again thin
this year
punitien
Gupemne
position of S.U.O.
S.U.O. Charles
Charles Aiintt
Allen and
and Jrcntie
Justin Copeman
wane
COWrrralnininCCCompany.
Cempany.
were Corporals
Now members
members of
of the
theHouse,
Hens; Inert
mu
New
Scottnrrd
and Jesse
Jesse Geont,
Grout, are
a welcomeaddition.
addition.With
With the
the appeictwnni
appointmentof
ofMn
Mr Vongeli
Voegeli
nwrtcuatn
en
Housrmasrnr and new
now Duty
Drip Mrrsteesie
Woyne
as Deputy Housemaster
Masters in Wayne
Sincinire
Sinclaire nod
and James Pesniegren
Penningtontire
theHoane
Househas
hasnarr
run
smootirty.
Tire return
return of
of Dan
Urn Cornelli
smoothly. The
omclli furthermore
fuetitermure inin.
created
the spirit
spirit and
md
creased the House's rffinicucy.
efficiency. Withrrut
Without the
ongonisotins
organisation of
of Mr
Mr Brindley
Briodiny and
and these
thrsr people we may
well bane
saeh a grrod
Yeor 12 would
weuid like
have trot
not had such
good year. Year
boys of White
White House
House for
for their
their vnppnrt
support and
and
to thank the buys
co-opunation.
Their spirit
nptnitand
red dedication
dedication will
will surely
rarely enco-operation. Their
snan
sure them successes in
in the
the futuec.
future. Thanks
Thanksform
for a geent
great
peon
and good
gurd lnck
year and
luck to White Housn
House in the pants
years to
to anaru.
come.
Be,r
Ben Eravo,
Evans, Cnptuirr
Captain
TlraAoeidairnrr
dtt95
The
Armidalian 1995
Sport
-
The Armidahan 1995
Page 55
Sport at The Armidale School
Saskotbell
Basketball
TItaTAS
TASlst's
IsIsand
and2nd's
2nd'rwon
wanthrough
throughtolathe
PiThe
the Grand Ficain in
in their
their division,
divisina, both
hulk narrowly being
beiag defeated.
drfaatcd.
nals
Cricket
let Xl
6 piryars
players Pram
from the 1st
XIwear
wereaeleerad
selected trr
to represent the
New England Toblelands
Slnarr Watts and
Tablelands U17 team, Stuart
Sam Davis the being minded
selectedto
toptay
playfor
forNOW
NSW Cotrrrry
Country
U17
U17 XI.
Cress
snntey
Cross Country
In
Aernidale combined
eambiond Schools
Schanis asd
gas event
In lIre
the Armidale
andColic
Colleges
event
TAO
wera p[laced
p[laeed 1st in
is the Sob
TAS were
Sub junior
junior division,
division, 2rrd
2nd in
thr
the fsniarsand
Junior s and1st
1stininthe
theSeaicrn,
Seniors,bring
beingploerd
placed tnt
1st overoverall. In
Irt the
thaRoad
RoadRelay
Rrlsyevent,
nerd, TAS
lAS ware
were placad
placed tar
1st in the
nab
jsoiars, 1st
Sed in the seniors,
sreieas,
sub juniors,
1st ía
in rita
the jirniors
juniors and 2nd
lost
Lir,rrlSportsmaster
',
Ian Lloyd,
naming
coming 1st overall.
Sport
at at
a lAS
Sport d.ro
this year
TAS Its
hasagais
again barn
been very rewarding
ending
Equesteian
Equestrian
for
for studeots
students ard
and staff
staff alike.
alike. Many
Many staff
staff and
and name
some parparents
titan and effort
effort into
mm their
ents pet
put aa huge
huge rmnnnt
amount uP
of time
strait
caacltirtg
askers.
coaching and their efforts.
efforts, alaag
alongWith
with those
those uP
of others,
are
are greatly
greatly appreciated.
appreciated. TIta
The irapartnaae
importance of
ofthte
this ases
area sO
of
Ira curriculum
cureicalum is
is demonstrated
damansterted by the many
marty developdavolop.
the
meets
ments sees
seen ia
in all
all thsse
thoseWka
who take part.
It has been
beas especially
espaaislly pleasing
ptcasieg to
to see
see the
theconsolidation
coesslidalios
Reman
year of
af riding
Rowan Willis completed a laemnndr,m
tremendous year
being named
cowed State
Starr Champion
Champiar eider
Padbeing
rider at Equestrian Fedcautionof
niActrealia
artd NSW
NSW Pony
Pony Club
Clab level.
Inert.
eration
Australia and
af
red thu
of some
tame
of same
some of ace
our Iraditinani
traditional sports and
the grrrwth
growth of
saw
Tayears
yearn77totaOS
thetahas
hasbeen
bernaaaottaertad
new aparrn.
sports. In
10 there
concerted
stfart
trrwaeatnour
onemore
more traditional
lraditmaart
effort to
to direct
directntsdertls
students towards
sparta
sports -- ia
in somtaer
summer--coichet,
cricket,tnaois
tennisarrd
andaseirerniog
swimming aod
and
in winter
wistre - rugby
rngky and
rindsoccer.
tscene.From
Fromyear
past11,
U, some
sstna sturtudents have opted
epted to
ta choose
chasm non
estra sparts
one ci
of the
the ensey
many extra
sports
offarctt.
Alt students,
studeats, therafarn,
offered. All
therefore, chaana
choose a School sport or
at
name
ci the year, with the accasisnat
some stage of
occasionalenueptiart
exception as
as
cache
can be seen
seen betaw.
below.
At TAO
we believe
believa sport provides
paocidc.saavehicto
whiah
TAS we
vehicle by which
many can gain experiences
eaperiaaars act
notfaarrd
found in
in oilier
other cctioitirn,
activities.
In linling
llta highlights
Itightights of this year's upset
ia the School,
listing the
sport in
School,
acknowledgment should
shoald also
sins be given to all
sit those
thorn whose
tvhose
name does not
nat appear below.
belew. Without their support
sappsat for
far
bath
both team
team members
membersand
andfrrr
for the
the intlividnal,
individual, these
thesehighhighlights would
woald not
sat hava
have hera
been achieved.
achieved. Thorn
There are
arc many
mary
spurts
prapla at
sports people
at the
the Ockasi
School whose efforts, althasgh
although af
of aa
high atandard,
nat get eneagaitica.
it perhaps
standard, do not
recognition. Thin
This is
one of themost
mostimporlanl
importantImneen
lessons 0f
of all -tlrat
- that sport, whilst
onusithe
providing many
maty apyartunitirn,
opportunities, shaald
should always
always heart
be an anenjuyable
pnrssit requiting
than the
the satissalirjoyable pursuit
requiring nothing mrrm
more than
factianof
faction ofkeawieg
knowingthat
thatyna
youhavr
havedorra
done yaur
your host.
best.
Highlights
Athletics
Oliver Shield,
was the UlO
U16 Age
At the Ohene
Shiald, Ben Mingay
Miagay wm
Ckampiao
nadfahsBnaltiassetunrwHigltjnrttpoacaad
Champion and
John Beullins set a new High jump record
af
SPins
of 1.91m
Atthr
At theUPS
GPSCuarpalition,
Competition, Bee
Ben Evans
Evans too
ran 2od
2nd is
in the
the Opea
Open
Paul Dawson
Dawsan won
woo the
the Champion
Chnmyiar Bay
Paul
Boy Rider at the Brisbane and
aad Sepal
Royal Sydney
Sydney Sirawn.
Shows.
Itoetrey
Hockey
Bsth
Both U14
U14 aod
and UlS
U16Inams
teams last
lostin
intheir
theirrespecrion
respective graed
grand
fivels and Chris
Chair Clifton,
Cliftas, lsaagns
Mrefarlanr, Richard
finals
Angus Macfarlane,
Dane
Done and
and Nick
Nick Davis
Davis wera
were selnelad
selected Is
to train
trainwith
withtire
the
NOW
Elile Talented
Talerlad Hanlany
Sqcad.
NSW Elite
Hockey Squad.
Sawing
Rowing
Tim Peale
Poole and
and Robert
Robert Butler
Butler were
were asked
asked In
to repreensi
represent nt
at
the Maardi
Zealand, gaining
gaining 0th
6th p15ev
place
Maoedi Regatta
Rngatta in
is New Znninsd,
IhnOpen
OpenBoys
BoysDouble
Usable Sculls
Senils final.
Earl, Andrew
Aedcnw Sypkens
Sypkaen
in the
was rewarded foe
hit namintest
for his
consistent lorm
form by
by being
being awanded
awarded
1i off
of 2NSW
NSWteaming
RowingAsseniatieo
AssociationSnlrclaenhipn
Scholarships cod
and hr
he
raneicad rrf
PaneNSW
NOWUnion
Union of
of Old
Old OarsOars.
also received
of one rrf
of four
men Devrlapmeat
DevelopmentSehalanslmips
Scholarships
Raghy
Rugby
Craig Keating,
Renting, Nick Hobbs,
Hakhn, Aaron
Arena Binnie,
ldiesie, Elton
Ellen
Clodtnmse
andTim
tim Panic
Clodumar and
Poole ware
were snlanted
selected ronepranent
to represent
NSW Country
Caontay Schools.
Sehoals. The
The U16's
Ulb's won
wan the
tha New EngSag.
mad
Haoletne'n 7-a-side
7.anide errmpetitiaa
miesing all 66
land Hazleton's
competition winning
games.
TASbeat
beatthe
IkeOld
OldBoys
Bays1st
ittXV
XV44
insa spargames. TAS
44 --21
21 in
sparkling display
display r,f
of conning
running aeghy.
rugby.
klktg
Sknating
Shooting
GPO competition,
cawpetidae, TAO
In the GPS
TASwon
wonlIre
the Peumiemhip
Premiership agairr
again
afIre being
beirrgplaced
pinend1st
tntin
in the
thnNRA
NRAShield,
Shield, 2nd
2nd in
is the
tan
after
Rawsas Cap
Shield, and
and 2nd
2nd
Rawson
Cup and
and 3rd
3rd in
in Ike
the Bnaknnrre
Buchanan Shield,
iii the
the 2nd's
Sad's Shield.
Shirld. David
in
DavidCotterill,
clterill, Ben
Ban Snape and
Aodrrw
Cambiard GPO
AndrewWilsart
Wilson gnincd
gained oclantion
selection in the Combined
GPS
1stVIII
VIIIand
and Stuart
Staarl Pilcher
Pilclter was non-shooting
aan-shrrrrtrng Captain
Captaittaf
lot
of
dta
the Team.
Tuam. David
David Cotterill
Cattnritl also
aiss gained
gaiaed selection
nelactian in
in the
the
NSW
NSW U25
U25 tanra
team against the British Lions.
8SSm
800m (equalling the 33 year aid
old TAS eccord),
record), Nick
Habb.s
tart 3rd
3edin
in the
tireU17
US7400m
400w and
and 4th
4th in
in the
dra 100m,
if Sm,
Hobbs ran
lames
S Sm sad
James Lew
Lew wo
ran 3rd
3rd in
in the
the 0113
U13 800m
and 4th
4th in
in the
the
15Sf w.
1500m.
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TlteArorrrefsrliarr
/095
The Annidalian 1995
Soccer
Thn
annvinaingly won
wan the
the Nottingham
Nottingham Shield
Shield
The 1st XI convincingly
from Cranbrook
front
Crcabrook by 7 goals and Michinari
Miahinari Shiraga
Shiraga was
was
awarded Boot
Best and Fairest in the Men's Sncand
Second Division
competition.
U12
XI won
woo the
the New
New England
England Soccer
Smear carnival
carolyn! playing
playktg
012 XI
Wysel, Simon Granfield
7 games and Patrick Wynni,
Ornofield and Jason
Whitllnygaimnd
Nnw England
Engined team
tram
Whittley gained selection in
in the
the DSP
013 New
which competed at thr
the Stain
State Championsitipa.
Championships.
Hall gained a 2ad
2nd nod
and aa 3ad
3rd at lisa
the State Titles and
Adam Halt
tytolifind
fan the
the Nationals
Nationals in
in his
his 50m
3Sm Breastroke.
Bnncstrakn Theo
Thea
qualified for
5th and 9th at the State Titten
Titles qualifying
Birch gained a Slit
iv his 100m
10Dm Breastroke
Baeavtnnkefor
forthe
thr Nationals.
Nationnls. Nigel
Nigol Edwards
in
nlac
Natisrraln in his 100m
lOOm Breastroke.
Breestroka.
also qaaliftef
qualifiedOne
for the Nationals
Swimming
In the Monckton
Moankton Shield,
Shiatd, Stephen
Stnphen Blood
Bleod was
was the
the 12
t2 yes
Individual Champinu,
Champion, Adam Hell,
Hall, tha
the 13 yts
yrs lndiairinal
Individual
lodividsat
Champion and Macray
rho 15
t5 yes
mdiMurray Bartholomew the
yrs Individnal
TAS was
macthe
Chsmpisro Boys
Bays School
Sahcol
vidual Claampive.
Champion. TAS
the Champion
in the linb-jmtiar,
agn groups.
gwupv. Nigel
Nigot
Sub-junior, Janice
Junior and Sertiar
Senior age
The US2
U12 loam
team men
won the Aamidata
Armidale Distdat
Districtaontpntitintr
competition
ton
lime.
for the first time.
Edwards baake
broke two records
records in
in the
the 50
50 and
andlOOm
100m
Underwater Hackey
Hockey
ljrrastralao.
Breastroke.
tn
In the
the Wevlera
Western Assoniatnd
Associated Schanls
Schools Corrivat,
Carnival, TAS
TAS won
won
U12,13,14and
and15
15yes
yrsbays
boysage
agegsnctpr
groups attd
and waa
was rcarunthe U12,l3,14
nerapis
ner up inthn
theUlb
U16and
andOpen
Opennalegorion.
categories.
Tennis
Kirk Carrington-Hastings
Cacringlan-biastiegs was
war runner
runner up
op in
in the
the NorthNorth'
era
ern NSW Ut4
014 Champion of Chenspieoa.
Champions.
Softball
Valloyball
Volleyball
TAS won
wan the
tire Yr
Yr 77913
aennal
9 10and
and11
11 aowpntitioa
competition at
at tim
the annual
Aactidale
Armidale Combined
Cambiord Snhaals
Schools and
and Colic
Colleges
gas carnival.
SInort
Stuart Kerr
Kaneand
andRowan
RomanGanner
Gnaoar gained
gained selection
selection in the
Australian Junior Boyt
Boys Team
Teamogoient
against Nnw
New Znatond.
Zealand.
Sancoa
in the
the NSW
NSW Open Mens
Mans
Rowan nine
also gained netectisre
selection in
team.
latt
Ian Lloyd
0,4
ThaAccoidoliao
1935
The Artnidalian 1995
Pagc
Page 57
Cl
Centenary GPS Athletics
The squad
sqsnd of TAS athletes travelled down
down to
to Sydney
Sydney for
fot
hair fenat
csrrdvol this year
yuar-- thu
their
final carnival
the GPS
GPS Athictic',
Athletics ut
at the
the
venue of the 2000
vertue
2050 Olympics
Olympian at
at Homebush
Homebash Bay.
flay.
The TAS athletes, as was expected, were excellent repThe
representatives for the School. These
ware many results by
There were
icdividrols
individuals which
which excccdud
exceeded their
their pruvioss
previous hurt.
best. ItIt woo
was
very satisfying
satisfying to
to watch
watch athletes,
athletes, caisirrg
mixing togeitror
together and
vsry
aud
supporting
isjnoies demanded seplaccmevta
supporting each
each ashes
other on
as injuries
replacements
tube
to befrond
foundfor
forsamo
somecvonts.
events. And
And perhaps
perhaps therein lies
between one
our squad of 57 and thtt
that of
of athee
other
the difference
differencr bntwrru
schools. Our
Oar small number
aamhcr of athletes, who acquitted
themselves with enthasiosm
enthusiasm and comniondabte
commendable spirit
were required
in icaeamberateveetvcgnicst
a number of events against
were
seqoieedtotoparticipate
participate
specialist athletes who were tsrgrly
largely required
required en
to compete once.
acer.
Ben Eu
too ran
rue an
co outstanding
cststandirig race
rocc to be
ha placed second
Evans
ic
in the Open
Open 883m.
800m. When
When official
official msaltn
results urn
are publisterd
published
wresprut
we expecthis
histime
timetotohave
havebroken
brokenthe
the33
33 ycor
year old
old TAS
be ylaced
placed
record. James Lew ran
rae two very gutsy races
meanto
tube
3rd in his 800m
800w and 4th in the 1500m.
150Pm. Luke
Lake Henschke
Heswhko
mrs
was pIeced
placed 4th is
in the
the Open
Open chat
shot with
with aa perocecl
personal beet,
best,
which wan
jest reward for
fee his
Iriscommitment
cammikaaot to
te training
trainiag
was just
this season.
thin
seanne,
Alters
After aweeb
weekef
ofillness,
illness, Joke
John Erallins'
Beullins'performance
performance to
to
ho
ie the
thu Open
Open High
High Jump
temp was outstanding,
eatataudiug.
be placed 5th in
jumping
student whrr
who cleared 2.13w,
2.13m, na new OPS
GPS
janrpiag with a atadeat
served.
NirkHabbs'
record. Nick
Hobbs' peefnrwnceeecgcutcdhisoutntuadperformance reflected his outstandiagcommitmcut
ing commitmentIc
toteeming
training to be placed 3rd in the
lhe400m
400m
and 4th
4th in
inhis
hisSCOrn.
100m. James McMaster
hisryyitypicod
MuMasrur displayed
displryrd kin
cut
cal dntnrmiaetion
determination conning
running 5th
5th in
in his
his 150Dm.
1500m. Edward
Roberts
Robertsstrcwed
showedhis
hisdelarminalirme
determination ned
and reneet
recentimproveimprove5th in
ment being placed SIlt
hr his
his 200m.
238w.
Particular meolieu
mentionnhoald
shouldhabemade
madeafofmba
thetuam
teammapteirt,
captain,
Pereicetre
Nigri
torus
Nigel Flentry,
Henley, wha
who ran
ran afnutaniiu
a fantastic dOOm
400m to
run 4th
4th and
and
vvltuso
lendeestripofofthe
theteam
teemwas
wts greatly
smutty appreciated.
whose leadership
To eli
ear athletes
othietrn go
80 a hearty
heorty
all those
those mba
who sappmrrlud
supported our
thanks. The enthusiasm
Toppin
thsnhn.
eathoniasm and
end dedication
dedicatise of David Topplu
cad
and Teay
Tony t(ervh
Keechas
ascoaches,
coaches, ceaks,
cooks,hen
bus drivers
drivers end
and team
psychologints
Alto ua hig
psychologists is an
as strong as uvur.
ever. Also
big thaehn
thanks to
to
Messrs Luke
and Srw
SamCeaplend
Couplandfee
forthais
theircacconMmnrn
Lebe Wilson and
siseest
sistent help with
with training
iminieg and
and lastly,
lastly, the
the large
urge band of
travelled to
parents who tenoelied
to Sydney
Syducy offering
offering invaluable
ieveiaahlu
weed
she School.
Sehent.
moralsappoot
support for
for she
the athletes nod
and the
Athletics Championships
After three weeks
weehs of
xl athletic preparation
preperntivc the
tha TAS
TAS AthAthletic Championships
Chrmpioashipn were held on
oe Wakefield Oval.
Ourt. Altheragh
thu weather
weather was
was fine,
finn, the
the slightly
slightly windy
windy condicondithough the
created foe
for the many
tions erected
wavy on-lookers
vo-lonteersand
codcompetitors,
arwpetitncs,
a day ef
of hampered attempts at lang-standing
long-standing records.
records.
There
theee were however,
however, some
saws outstanding
outstanding performances.
peefarmasurs.
Murray
krr the 15
IS ycern
Murray Barthoinmuw
Bartholomew brrrbe
broke the rccrrrds
records for
years
and Sleet
Shot Put,
Ross Larsson
years
Javelin end
Pet, and
red Bonn
Larnsec the 15 yearn
Diacas.
Discus. John
Joke Beullins
Brollies won the Open High
high Jump,
Jump, vices.
cleartog
currcrmt
ing 1.08w,
1.86m,(ant
justfailing
failingtotoequal
equalthcthe
currentroomed
record of
1.08ev
ml in
is 190g.
1.88m set
1988.
total af
of 188
188 ennratn,
events, the
With ca Blat
tireconcept
enveeptofofparticipation
partiaipatias
was the order of the day with all competitors in 3 cr
or
marc
urn to
so be
h0000gretaletcd
more ecuets.
events.All
Allpassluipavas
participants are
congratulated bee
for
their fine
flee efforts and their enthusiastic
enthurientic competition
crwpntitin:t on
us
the day. This ceented,
created, in
is many egegererpa,
age groups, close
close compecompetition, tire
the highlights being ic
in tee:the :titioc,
13 years
yearn Divisionwhere
Dieisianwhure the
thu Age
AgeChampion
Champior , James
Jenrus
.
Lrw(95
400w, 808ae,
end
Lew (95poietn),
points),who
whocame
camefiant
first in tire
the 400m,
800m, and
1500w and
red third in the triple
nipie Jamp
1500m
Jump and Ilnedles
Hurdles just
Whittley by
3 points,
tipped out Jason Wieietiey
bpS
points, who
who was
wm placed
placed
first in
and Dinuus,
Discus, second in the
the Shot
Shot
fisni
iv the Long
Loeg Jump and
Pat
lOOm and
and Triple
Triple Jump
Jswp
Put and
and thied
third in the
the 80Dm,
800m, 100m
l4yrstrn
14 yearsDivisinnwilh
DivisionwithtIngle
Hugh1-Iseles
Hunter (80 points),
paints), wiawinnieg
plaucd first in
is the
ning the Age Cirampiouship
Championship by being placed
100m,
and cawing
comingthird
thirdlet
in tlsr
the
18gm, 200m,
280m, and 400m
405w events cad
Long Jamp,
Jump, jane
just staying
slaying ahead
aherd of a very
vrry close tmsle
tussle
belween
Jnsalhae Edmonds
between Jonathon
Edmonds (74
(74 paints)
points) end
and Authoep
Anthony
Cohen(73
(73 points).
points).
Cobra
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15 years Divisionwith Stuart Blake (135 poietn)
points) very
50
narrowly beating Morray
Murray Bartholomew (133 poicls)
points)
whrr,
thrtop
top three
three places
plaucein
who, between them, Oeishcmt
finished inivthe
in
Stuart waspieced
placed1st
1stin
inthe
thelOOm,
100m, 480w,
400m, High
15 events. Stenriwes
Jnmp,
Jamp and Long
Lang lamp
Jump, Triple Jump
Jump and
and second
second iv
in the
Hcrdlcs,808menmtShretPut.Maemywnnpieccd
Hurdles, 800m and Shot Put. Murray was placed first
firstin
in
and Javelin,
Javelin, nettieg
setting new records in both
the Shot
Shnt Put
Pet red
ned
end
and the ilordics.
Hurdles.tie
Hewon
wassncned
secondisinthe
thelOOm,
100m,ZOOm
200m and
tire
Jamp nod
the High Jump
and third in thu
the Discus.
tel
inna tie fec
16 years Divisienwhich
Divisionwhich Onishud
finished in
for Orstylocu
first place
Mingay, first in
the High Jump
between Ben Minony,
is tire
Jansp and
aed Javelin red
ned
Stmreat
andnevoed
second in
in the'fripin
the TripleJomp
Jumpand
andShot
ShotPut,
Put,
and
Stuart
200m and 410w,
400m,
Watts who was
was placed
plucudfirst
firstininthe
the100m
l00,c288m
both 0074
on 74 p0mm.
points.
beth
years Divisionwhere
Nicks Hebbu
Hobbs sirowed
showed grunt
great
17 yearn
Dinistsnwirere Nicks
form on the teach,
track, being pioced
placed lime
first iv
in the lOOm,
100m, 200m,
foem
288w,
40Dm,
scmmndininthe
the1500m
1500mand
tadthird
triedin
in the
thuTriple
Triple Jump
Jowp
400m, second
beetiso
ia the 808w,
beating Jamen
James MrMrslee
McMaster who
whowen
was fient
first in
800m,
1500w
1500m ned
and second
secondin
inthe
thedOOm
400m and
cad 3000m.
300gm.
Open Divinionwhere
Divisionwhere Open Champion, Nigel Henley
Henley
ruccived
highest individual
individual points
peirts score of the
thy day
received the highest
(138 p0mm)
points) dmpite
despite enmpetiug
competing up our
one age
age divisivo.
division. He
He
(138
time:, 16.5
was plac80m
ytnc0om Hurdles:
Herdies: 1st, David
Decid Annetts,
Anartis, timer,
16.3
see,
Symands, 3rd, James
JomenLew
tow
sec, 2nd, Nathan Symonds,
100w:
100m: lst,Jcrcmy
1st, JeremyPengiiiey,
Pengilley,time:,
time:,53.Onee,
13.9 sec, Snd,Timuv
2nd, Timothy Macdonald, 3rd, Jason
shy
Juano Whittley
Whitiley
231vr:
tat, Jemmy
33.0 sec,
nec, 2nd,
2nd, James
James
200m: 1st,
Jeremy Peogilley,
Pengilley, tiwo:,
time:, 30.0
Heath, 3rd,
Olnuth,
3ad,James
tamm Lew
400m: Ins,
1st, James Lew, tima:,
time:, 1.35.0
1.05.6 see,
sec, 2nd,
2nd, Timothy
Timothy
40gm:
Meodonald,
Macdonald, 3rd, Jearwy
Jeremy Pengiiiicy
Pengilley
JhrAtnnidaliarr
The Annidalian 1995
1995
lOOm
100m Hurdles: Is:,
1st, Macray
Murray
Bor:holomew,
2nd.
Bartholomew, time:, 16.5 nec,
sec, 2nd,
Stand
MaKid
Stuart Bloke,
Blake, 3rd, 10mm
James McKid
HiglmJump:
Jump:1st,
1st,Ben
Ben Mingay,
Mingay,
High
10dm; 1st, Stuart
Slnrrt Blukr,
100m:
Blake, lime:,
time:, 12.5
nec,
Bartturlcmum. 3rd,
3rd,
sec, 2nd, Murray Bartholomew,
Aargnn
Simmer
Angus Rimmer
LssngJump:
Jump: 1st,
1st, Mark MuClellctrd,
Long
McClelland,
distance:, 5.17m,
5.S7m, 2nd,
2nd,John
lnhn Rogers,
Rugrrs,
distance:,
3rd, Phillip Manners
Monseas
Pnogilluy,
Pengilley, 3rd, Sonr
Sam Trnlonr
Treloar
20Cm;
Stnurt Blake, time:,
li:nn:, 26.0
20.0
200m: 1st, Stuart
eec,
Marrny Bartholomew,
Bnrlholumrm, 3rd,
sec, 2nd, Murray
Angus Rimmer
Rimmre
Triple Jump:
lump: 1st,
tnt, Andrew
Aadrcw MorganMorgan.
Triple
1mm, dis:onca:,
Jones,
distance:, tS.32m,
10.52m,2ad,
2nd,Berm
Ben
3rd. Tom Wythes
Wythm
Mingay, 3rd,
LoogJemp:
Long Jump:tnt,
1st,Jason
JasonWhitttcy.
Whittley, dindisnuucn:,
3.97ut, 2nd,
2nd, Simon
Simon Granfield,
Gecafield,
tance:, 3.97m,
3rd, Simon Rose
40Cm:
SInner Blake,
Blako, time:,
limo:, 57.5
57.5
400m: 1st, Stuart
nec,
Roberts. 3rd, Ansec, 2nd, Edward Roberts,
gm
gus Rimmcr
Rimmer
Triple Jump: 1st,
tnt, Lee Reid , dindistancc:,
Jurnns Heath,
Heath,
tance:, 8.4Cm,
8.40m, 2nd, James
800m: 1st,
1st. Jonathon
Jonuthor Brims, time:,
timr:,
2.17.5 nec,
Bluku, 3rd,
3rd,
sec, 2nd, Stnnet
Stuart Blake,
James McKid
McKid
Discus'. 1st,
1st, Stewart
Slewurt Woodhill,
Wuodhill, din.
Discus:
distanco:, 38.83m,
30.83m,2nd,
2nd.Aodrew
Wilma,
tance:,
Andrew Wilson,
3rd, Ben Blomfield
Blomficld
Shot Put:
Pat: Ssr,
Andruw Wilson,
Witurn, disdin.
1st, Andrew
lancn, 11.07m:,
1l.07m:, 2nd, Ben Mingay,
Miugay,
tance,
3rd, Scott
Scott Harris
Burns
3rd,
1500m;
tel, Junathon
1500m: 1st,
Jonathon Brims, time;.
time:,
5.02.9 sec,
nec, 2nd,
2ed, Matthew
Matthrw Smith, 3rd,
Jumen
Piko
James Pike
Javelin: 1st, Bee
Ben Misgoy,
Mingay, distunen;,
distance:,
40.
17m, 2nd,
2nd, Stewart
Stnw::rt Woodhill,
Wrodtrill, 3rd,
40.17m,
3rd,
Punt
Paul Allerr
Allen
High
lul, Stuart
Stnnr: Blake,
Bloke,
High Jump:
Jump: 1st,
hsiglrl:,
height:, 1.65w
1.65m ueu,
sec, 2nd, Murcay
Murray
l3ycnrs;
17
years:
MOm:
50mm Lew,
Law, time:,
timn:,2.32.7
232.7
800m: 1st, James
sen.
Mocdonrld, 3rd,
sec, 2nd, Timothy Macdonald,
Jason Whittley
Whitney
ISOOm:1st,
lst,JumesLrw,tirnc:,5.35.5
1500m:
James Lew, time:, 5.35.5
sac,
sec, 2nd, Timothy Macdonald, 3rd
High dump:
Alexaudra Smith,
Jump: 1st, Alexander
2nd, Jeremy
height:, 1.3305,
1.33m, 2nd,
,
3rd, Sauna
Whittloy
Jason Whittley
Discus'.
1st, Jason Whittley, disdinDiscus: 1st,
Inner:.
tance:, 2S.27m,
21.27m, 2nd, JooathOe
Jonathon
tlhyddeech,
Teelrur
Rhydderch, 3rd, Sum
Sam Treloar
Shut
Rhyddrrch,
Shot Pat:
Put: 1st, 20001km
Jonathon Rhydderch,
diutunco,
9.15m:, 2nd, Juson
distance, 9.85m:,
Jason
Whittlny,
Whittley, 3rd,
3rd, t300rdio
Geordie Marchonti
Marchant/
Kirk Carnington
Carrington Hastings
14 yrow:
years:
9Pm
Jaucthon
90m Hurdles: 151,
1st, Jonathon
lldmr:rrds,
timc:, 17.7
17.7 sec,
sac, 2nd,
3rd,
Edmonds, time:,
Ardenw
Andrew Hentk,
Heath, 2nd,
3rd, Matthew Hann
Bunhrlumrw,
Mitchcll
Bartholomew, 3rd,
3rd, Srcpkcn
Stephen Mitchell
Lund
Long Jump:
Jump. 1st,
1st, Stunrl
Stuart Blake,
Blake, dixdistancr:,
2r:I, Stephen
Stnyhun
tance:, 5.2Cm,
5.20m, 2nd,
Milclmoll,
3rd, Chris
Mitchell, 3rd,
ChrisDo:muldnun
Donaldson
Tniplo
Jump;
1st,
Stuurl
Bluka, disdir.
Triple Jump: 1st, Stuart Blake,
tunce:,
18.17m. 2nd, Stephue
tance:, 10.17m,
Stephen
height:,
Murk
S.60m,
1.60m, 2nd, Mark
McClnlluad, 3rd, Stewuct
McClelland,
Stewart Woodlrill
Woodhill
110m Hurdles:
Iturdlcu: 1st,
Is:, Jonalhns
Jonathon Perrin,
lime:,
time:, 18.9,
18.9, 2nd,
2nd,Paul
PaulDummarr,
Dawson, 3rd,
lonuthun
Jonathon leffress
Jeffress
lOOm:
1st, Nick
Niuk Hobbs,
Hubht, time:,
lime:, 11.5,
100m: 1st,
2nd, Aedrsw
3rrt, John
Jobs
Andrew Armstrnrrg,
Armstrong, 3rd,
Pearson
lS0nc:
lat, Hugh Hunter, time:,
lime:, 13.9
13.9
100m: 1st,
uIin Bryant,
Bryant,3rd,
3rd,Aotkouy
nec,
sec, 2nd, Colin
Anthony
Cohen
Milahclt,
Mitchell, 3rd, Kit
Kil l2rang
Chang 1,ec
Lee
200m: tat,
1st,Nick
NickFlobbu,
Hobbs, time:, 24.9,
24.9,
2nd, John Pearson, 3rd,
3rd, Trnnt
Trent Taylor
Taylor
Discus:
loran:,
Discus: Is:,
1st,Sons
RossLm:rssur,
Larsson, din
distance:,
400m: 1st,
tsr, Nick
Niak Hobbs,
Hrbbr, time:, 55.4,
55.4,
400m:
2SOrn:
1st,Hugh
Hugh Hunter,
Hooter, time:,
time:. 28.9
200m: 1st,
sen.
NiclrulunSmith,
Smith. 3rd,
3rd, Colin
Colic
sec, 2nd, Nicholas
Bryrnt/Ckrin
Bryant/Chris Both
Bath
Mitchell, 3rd, Mnrrny
Brethulomew
Murray Bartholomew
Trylor
Taylor
Shot Put: 1st, Murray Burtholomers,
Bartholomew,
81Dm:
ml, James
Jumrs McMaster,
McMarlcr, time:,
lime:,
800m: 1st,
401m:
400m: lut,
1st, Hugh
Hugh Huntor,
Hunter, lime:,
time:,
Stuart Blake,
Blcko, 3rd,
3rd, Jock
Jrck Fletcher
1.04.3
sec.2nd,
3rd, Jonathon
Jrnrthos Edmonds,
Fdmrnds,
1.04.3 sec,
3od,
Audroay Cuhen
3rd, Anthony
Cohen
Juvsli:r:
Javelin: 1st,
1st, Murruy
MurrayBarllmulnmow.
Bartholomew,
805m:
800m: 151,
1st, William Bnngn,
Burge, time:,
2.37.9 sec,
err, 2nd, Kerr
Kess Mwntella,
Marstella, 3rd,
Harry Huworlh
Haworth
1583m:
Surge, time:,
1500m: inn,
1st, William Burge,
5,30,5
nec, 2nd,
2nd,NicholunSmidt,
5.30.5 sec,
Nicholas Smith, 3rd,
Kens
Munstetta
Kess Marstella
Sass
Ross Laesmn,
Larsson, 3rd,
3rd, Jock
Jock Fletuker
Fletcher
High
High Jnmp:
Jump:1st.
1st,SImon
ShaunChamlton.
Charlton,
sac,
sec, 2nd, Andrew Wilnns,
Wilson, 3rd,
height:, 1.4gm,
1.40m, 2nd, Jonuthon
Jonathon
Rdmonds,
Edmonds, 3rd, Crrtin
Colin Bryant
Long Jump: 1st, Anthony Cohen,
distance:, 4.18m, 2nd, Ct,ris
Bath.
Chris Bath,
3rd, Hugh Hunter
Triple lump:
Jump:151.
1st, Anthony Cohen,
dintoner:,
8.72m. 2nd, Jonathon
Jnnothos
distance:, 8.72m,
Rdmnnds,
Edmonds, 3rd, Chris Bath
Discus: 1st,
InI, Angus
Aegus Macfarlane,
Macfurlanc. disdit.
tanun:,
25.86 sec,
ten, 2nd, David Sirl,
Sin,
tance:, 25.66
3rd, Darn
Dara Siyuli
Siyali
Shot Put:
Pst:ist.
1st,Dura
DaraSiynli,
Siyali,distance:,
distance:,
9.19m,
9.89m, 2nd, Angus Macfarlona,
Macfarlane, 3rd.
3rd,
Jumen
James Barlow
37.S2mn
(Racrad), 2nd,
2nd, Stephen
Stephec
37.82m (Record),
dislrnun:,
l4,82rns(Record),
(Scrrrd), 2nrl,
distance:, 14.82m
2nd,
distance:, 40.74m
45.74m (Record),
lRecrrd), 2nd,
2nd, James MaMunter,
McMaster, 3rd, Trent
2.11.4, 2nd, Nick Hohbu,
Hobbs, 3rd,
Jonathan Jeffress
Jaffmsa
Jonathon
150gm:
SsmmMnMoster,
time:.
1500m: Sat,
1st, James
McMaster, time:,
Jas::e
4.46.20, 2nd, Tim Prrolc,
Poole, 3rd, Jason
Moy
16
16 peers:
years:
High Jump:
Jamp: 1st,
1st, Robert
Robed Butler,
Butlar,
High
lOOm
Hrrdles: 1st,
lst,Andrew
100m Hurdles:
Andrew MorganMorgan-
height:,
knight:, 1.64m,
1.64m, 2nd,
2nd, Paul
Paul Dawson,
Dawsun,
3rd, Jonathon
Joerthns Perrin
3rd,
Jrrnes,
Jones, timn:,
time:, 19.1
19.0nsa,
sec,2nd,
2nd,Pm:ut
Paul
Altos,
Allen, 3rd, Charles Allen
lOOnt:
lime:, 11.9
100m: 1st, Stuart
Stuart WulIn,
Watts, time:,
11.9
Andresn
Mrrgrn-Junes
Andrew Morgan-Jones
Sat, Robert
Robort Butler,
Bnticr, disdisLong Jump: 1st,
Pcnfold,
tance:, 5.25m, 2nd, Andrew Penfold,
3rd, Ian
lan Dodann
Dodson
Triple Jump: 1st, Rokeet
Bntlrr, dinRobert Butler,
dis-
3COm:
1st, Stuart
Stcorl Watts,
Wotrs, time:,
rime:, 24.40
200m: 1st,
trace;,
I8.90m, 2nd, Emite
tance:, 10.98m,
Emile
soc.
sec, 2nd, Asdecu'
Andrew Wilson,
Wilson, 3rd,
3rd,Pro1
Paul
AIIm
Allen
Laffnrgnn,
Lafforgue, 3rd, Nick Hobbs
465m;
tinar:, 55.8
35.8
400m: 1st, Slnurt
Stuart Watts, time:,
sea,
Alleu, 3rd, Simon
sec, 2nd, PucI
Paul Allen,
Chupycll
Chappell
80Dm:
itt. Sinnun
Chuppell, time:,
lime:,
800m: 1st,
Simon Chappell,
2.10.6
2.19.6 roe,
sec, 2nd, Charter
Charles Allen, 3ad,
3rd,
Aadrow
Andrew Sypkess
Sypkens
1550m:
1500m: 1st, Charles Allea,
Allen, time:,
5.03.5
5.03.5 sac,
sec, 2nd,
2nd, Simon
Simon Chcppelt,
Chappell,
3rd,
3rd, Bra
BenDyec
Dyer
Discas:
Sam Brown,
Brnwo,distance:,
distrnre:,
Discus: 1st, Sam
26.d3m,
26.40m, 2ad,
2nd,Aaeno
Aaron Cauningimam,
Cunningham,
3rd, Luke Heasuhke
Henschke
Shut
Shot PsI;
Put: Ins,
1st, Lake
Luke Herrschke,
Henschke, disranne:,
12.lSm, 2nd,
tance:, 13.11m,
2nd, Snots
Scott Zannes,
3rd, Aamn
Aaron Cunningkum
Cunningham
Jusnlin:
Javelin: 1st,
1st, Dununn
Duncan Griffin,
Griffin,diadistaane:,
33,38m,2ad,LakeHrnnckkc,
tance:, 33.58m,
2nd, Luke Henschke,
3rd, Jason
loans Moy
Open:
13
15 years;
years:
dhrAn'mtdolbrn
The Armidalian 1993
1995
Page 59
liOns
JImmy,
110m Hordirs:
Hurdles:tat,
1st,JOigol
Nigel Henley,
time:, 17.8,2nd,
17.8, 2nd, Scott Lawson,
tisur:,
Lowuor, 3rd,
Aaron Binnie
Itinnie
lOOm:
100m: 1st,
lot. Nigel
Nigni Hootry,
Henley, time:, 12.1,
2nd,
3rd,Aaron
Aaron
2nd, Mich
MichShirags,
Shiraga 3rd,
Biunin:
Binnie:
2OSm:
tnt, Nigel
Nigni Henley,
t-tcnlcy, time:,
limo:, 24.7,
200m: 1st,
2nd, Patrick Anstock, 3rd,
3rd, Murray
Murray
Larrsblry
Lambley
48Dm:
1st,Nigel
NigetHenley,
tirutry, time:,
400m: 1st,
time:,56.1,
56.1,
2nd, Aaron
Acrsrn Binnie,
Bionic, 3rd, Robert
Rctrcrt
Hickey
Hickny
800m: 1st,
lOOru:
Sat, Robert
RobostHickey,
Hickoy, time:,
timo:,
2.19.3,2nd,
3rd, Mich
Mich
2.19.3, 2nd, Iteglt
HughSpr001.
Sproat, 3rd,
Shiraga
150Dm:
Hugh Sproat
Spront ,, time:,
limo:,
1500m: 1st,
tat, Hugh
5.09.1, 2nd, Robert
Robert Hickey,
Hickoy, 3rd,
Scott Gnrdinor
Gardiner
3000ru:
3000m: 1st, Ben
Bra Enans,
Evans, irma:,
time:, 19.01,
10.01,
204,
MnMustoe, 3rd,
2nd, Jamns
James McMaster,
3rd, Charms
Charles
Alto,:
Allen
High
JohnBeull
Bcutlias.
High Jump:
Jump: Jut,
tat, John
ins,
l.86m, 2od,
height:, 1.86m,
2nd,Chccten
Charles
Irright:,
McKosoie,
Binnin
McKenzie, 3rd, Aaron Binnie
Long
Long Jemp:
Jump: Out,
1st, Murray
Murray Lambley,
Lumbloy,
dintanco:,
5.62m. 2nd,
2nd, John
John Beullins,
Scullion,
distance:, 5.62m,
3rd, Robnot
Robert Hickey
3,4,
Hichop
Triple Jump:
Jump: 1st, Nigel
disTriple
Nigst Henley, din.
tunco:,
bOOm, 2nd, Murray
tance:, 11.00m,
17 years
yoars4n
Rnlay: 1st,
bnt,Abbott,
4 x lOOm
100m Relay:
Abbott,
timo:,
3rd. Croft,
Croft,
time:, 30.9.
50.9, 2nd, Wtsiro,
White, 3rd,
4th, Green,
Grerr, 5th,
51h,t300gnr,
Dangar, 6th,
hth,'lyrenll,
Tyrrell,
7th, R,ns
Ross
sb,Tyrrell,
Tyrectt,
Dpoo
Open 4 nx 10Dm
100m Romp:
Relay: 1st,
timo:,
time:, 49,1.
49.1, 2u4,
2nd, Craft,
Croft,Sod,
3rd, Russ,
Ross,
4th, White,
Whito, 5th, Dnegnr,
Dangar, 6th, Croft,
Cr06,
7rh,Tyrretl
7th, Tyrrell
17 years
yours 44 xn 100m
10DmRelay:
Rotnyt1st,
tot, Abbott,
Abbult,
time:, 50,9,
2ud, White,
Wl,itr, 3rd, Croft,
50.9, 2nd,
Croft,
Tyrrell,
4th, Green,
Green. 5th,
5th,Dangar,
Daugar.6th,
hth,Tyrrell,
7th,
7th, Runs
Ross
Open 4 x0 100m
Dpon
lOOm Relay,
Rotcy,1st,
tnt, Tyrrell,
Tyrrotl.
limo:,
time:, 49.1,
49.1, 2od,
2nd, Croft,
Croft, 3rd,
3rd, Rosa,
Ross,
4rh,
4th, White,
Whitr, 5th,
5th, Dangar,
Dangar, 6th,
hth,Abbutt,
Abbott,
7th
Junior Stag
Tug 0 War:
Jollier
War, Ross, Senior
Tug 00 War:
TOg
War, Tyrrell
Tyrrctt
3 yearn
Rooner up
up,, Puiots:
13
years Runner
Points: 99,
95,
Jason Whittley;
13 yours
years Cham.
ChamJason
Whitttry; 13
piun
Fointn: 92,
93, James Leon,
pion ,, Points:
Lew,
(A.C.Hctl
(A.C.HallCup);
Cup);14
14years
years Rnnnnr
Runner
up,
up ,Paints:
Points:74,
74,000uttrun
Jonathon Edmnnds;
Edmonds;
14 yearn
Chanspion ,, Points: 80,
90,
years Champion
Hugh Hunter,
.S and ilan d s
flugts
motor, (LB
(J.B.Sandilaods
Cap);
Rooner up
up,, Points:
Cup); 15 yearn
years Runner
133, Murray Bcr:h,dumcw;
Bartholomew; 15
15 yours
years
033,
Champion , Paiotu:
Points: 135, Stuart
Blake, (Chompioustrip
(Championship Cap);
Cup); 16
16
years Runner up
yours
up ,, Points:
Puii,ts: 70,
Andeow
Witnru; 16
Andrew Wilson;
16 years
years Chum.
Cham-
plea ,, Points:
Points:74,
74,Ben
lien Mingay/
Mingoyl
pion
Stood Watts,
Watts,(Belfield
(Brlfirld Cup); 17
Stuart
years Runner
Points:78,
78,James
James
years
Runnor up
up ,Points:
MoMastn,; 17
Champion
McMaster;
17 yeses
years Champion
Points: 100.
101, Nick Hobbs,
(RJ.Muguffiu Cup);
(R.J.Magoffin
Cup); Open
Open Runner
Runner
Binnie;Open
Open
up, Points: 97, Aaron Bisoin;
Champion ,, Points:
Puints: 138,
130, Nigel
Nigot
henley,
Flelchrr
Henley, (Robert
(Robert Horaoo
Homer Fletcher
Cup); Open Hurdles,
Hnrslles,Nigel
Niget Henley,
Hcnloy,
(Warren
(WanonoPengilley
Prugiltry Cup); Open
1500m,
Sprout, (Senior
1500m. Hugh Spenat,
(ScoineMile
Mite
Ctrampiuoship); Open 3005m,
Championship);
3000m, Sm
Ben
Evaon,
(S.C.Bucknell
Bockarlt Cup)
Cap)
Evans, (LC.
toter
Inter Monte
House Competition (adjnstrd
(adjusted
points
points uc,rro)
score)
7th, Points,
Points, 416,
416, House,
iluosr, Groan;
Green; 6th,
6th:
Poiuts,
509, House,
Hnuso, Abbott;
Abbult; 5th:
5th,
Points, 508,
Pnirts,
Points, 550,
550, Hucur,
House,Ross;
Ross; 'lob,
4th:
Points, 558, House,
Hnonc. Dangar;
Dangcr; 3rd:
3rd,
Poiuts,
383, House,
Houss, Croft; 2ndt
Points, 583,
2nd:
P0mb,
580, House,
ltunsr, Tyrrotl;
Points, 588,
Tyrrell; 1st,
1st:
Points, 622, House,
Houac, White
White
Records
Discos:
Discus: Ross Larsson,
Lu,ssoo, distance:,
distusco:,
37.S2m,
37.82m, M.
M. Asnblor,
Ambler, (1984),
(1994), 37.19;
37.69;
Shot Put:
Pnt: Murray
Murray Bartholomew,
0a,tholomrun, dindistance:,
la000:, 14.82m,
14.82m, B.
lb. Kane,
K,,rn. (1987),
(1997),
14.28m;
Javelin:
Juvoti,::
Murray
l4.28,,s;
Mur,cy
Bartholomew, distance:, 4O.74m,
40.74m, G
Bartlsalomean,
C
Ardco,
(996), 39.36n:
Arden, (1986),
39.36m
1.:mhtcy,
Lambley, 3rd, Mich Sl:iruga
Shiraga
Discos'.
Ont,Aaron
Anron Binnie,
Bionic, dintanoc:,
Discus: 1st,
distance:,
31.Olm,
Nigot Henley,
Hootry, 3rd,
31.01m, 2nd, Nigel
Angus Wyllie
Augun
WylliO
Strut
Shot Put: tat,
1st,Murcay
MurrayLamblny,
Lambley,disdistascr:,
Matthrw Prom,
tance:, lO.72m,
10.72m, 2od,
2nd, Matthew
Freer,
3rd, Charms
Charles Green
3rd,
Dm00
Jnnnl,n:
lrt, Aa,cn
Javelin: 1st,
Aaron Bionic,
Binnie, dintcncc:,
distance:,
39.52m, 2nd, Elton Ctndumur,
Clodumar, 3rd,
39.52,n,
Frod
Fred Witten
Wittrn
Robyn:
Relays:
13 years
x lOOm
100m Relay:
Relay:151.
1st, Runs,
Ross,
yours 4 a
timr:,
time:,59.3,
59.3, 2nd,
2nd, Grrns,
Green, 3rd, White,
4th,Abbott,Sth,
Tyraolt,
4th, Abbott, 5th,Daognn,
Dangar,OtIs,
6th, Tyrrell,
7th
14 years
paula44xa100m
bOrn Relay:
Briny: 1st,
14
1st, Ross,
Ross,
limo:,
time:,59.05,
59.85,2nd,
2nd,Gmmn,
Green, 3ed,Ty000ll,
3rd, Tyrrell,
4th,
0th. Abbott,
4th, Croft,
Croft, 5th,
5th, Daugan,
Dangar, 6th,
7th,
15 years
4 xa 100m
yoaru4
lOOm Relay:
Roloy: 1st,
1st, Green,
Groan,
timr:,
time:, 52.70,2nd,
52.70, 2nd, Rosr,
Ross, 3rd, Abbott,
4th,
6th,Tyrrell,
Ty,rcll,
4th, Whitc,
White, 5th, Crsrlt,
Croft, 6th,
Dangar
7th, Dangun
16 years
yoars 44 xa 100m
lOOm Relay:
Rnlay: 1st, Ross,
Rots,
time:, 51.10,2nd,
51.10, 2nd, Whitr,
White, 3rd,
3rd, Dm00,
Green,
timr:,
4th, Dangar,
Dsngsr, 5th,
5th, Croft,
Curb, 6th,
6th, Tyrrell,
Tyrrctl,
7th,
7th. Abbott
Abbott
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l'rgo
The Armidalian 1995
Basketball
1491
,',,rBasketball,
S.dac" 'krrs
TAS
Firsts
1995
1,
... A.D. Ken; C. Angell
Ii Wyllie,
truak Row:
It
SOC
S. a C. Oxley,
A.R.
Back
Ftascis
N.O. Funnel, E.B.
NB. Cloduntal;
Clod at; Mr
Mr W.B.
WB, Spriskla
Sprinkle (Care!,),
(Coach), J.R.B.
J.R.B. Bsollsao,
Bennetts, M.F
M.E Francis
Seated:
Srrlrdt
NO.
a II 9-.''y'
TAS Basknlbaii
Basketball has
has had another good
in 1995.
1995. The
The
TAS
goad year
yoorin
spoIl is growing rapidly with
ci basketball
basketball
sport
with the
the ntandard
standard of
being played
played increasing.
incrorsirrg.TAS
gnarl
being
TAS will
willerwtinaa
continueIn
tosarI
see good
teams
squad
learnsin
in the
theyears
yearstotocome
caerewith
withaastrong
strongYear
Yeat11
it squad
and much
week talent in the younger years.
and
Tire
The wirier
winterseason
season showed
showed spentanalar
spectacular basketball by all
all
tenets.
teams. This year, the
the lets,
lsts, 2sdn
2nds and TAS
TAS 88rnaahed
reached the
the
grand finals
finals in
in the
tire Armidale
Arwidair City
grand
Citybaeketbnll
basketball nnwpeticompetitine.
tion. The lsts
isle played
playedaastrong
sirouggame
gnwrininAgsrde,
A grade, Oefnrlaunfortunolely going down
gmat game,
gnmn,
nately
down 49-35.
49-35. The
The 2nds
2nds had
had a great
go, they
after falling
foiling behind 29-38
20-38 with
witlt 10
10 minutes
wiontesto
toga,
thry
came back
the B grade competition
anwa
honk to
In win
wilt tire
nenwprtition in
in the
tire final
heal
seconds,
4b-45. itIt svas
almaaatight
tight game
gawe in
in the C grade,
seconds, 46-45.
was also
hnwever
however they
they loer
lost 41-40.
41-40, ogaiu
again in
inIha
theheel
finalsneornds.
seconds.
lAS also
the first
first Annual
Aernol tntnr-Snhonl
TAS
also hosted
hosted the
Inter-School Challanga
Challenge
with teams
from years
Cup. TAS
TAO played
ployndgood
gondbasketball
bcrketballs'titlt
ieawsfenw
prow
7-8, 9-10 and years
High Snhnol,
School,
7-k,
years 11-12
11-12playing
playing Duval
l)avnl High
Armidrlr
TAO
ArmidaleHigh
HighSehonl
Schooland
andO'Connor
O'ConnorHigln
HighSnlnanl.
School. TAS
were unable to win the cap
cup this year.
ware
All cioftha
thelaows
teamsbonn
have played
played strsog
strong basketball in thoie
their
Alt
age groeps.
groups. Special thanks want
must go
go to
to all
allthe
the coaches
coaches of
of
egr
the teams
terms for
Ire their
their continued
conrirund support.
seppro.
Scott Gardiner; Captain
'-1
4
:-
4,-
'r
IL
s,&.,t, lI,r8/
Basketball
TAS 7, lull'
1995
inn_CRow:
ac,,. A.E
Ad-.Woolaston,
lyonianr,r,,
tin nyse:
Back
M.A.
Wysel
MN Pys,
MireK.L.
Hnionaic/r, JC.
Ednairndo
Seated:
A.J. Cull,
Pye, Miss
K.L. Holswich,
J.C. Brims,
J.R. Edmonds
Sealant:
AJ.
Call, MR
Bnietr, JR.
A,-atrdoiir,n 1995
d995
The Armidalian
'
Page 61
Fage
01
Cricket
The 1994/5 Cricket Season was another suncesslol
successful nec
one
for TAS. At all
all levels
levels those
those involved
involvedenjoyed
cajoyadthe
ha game
and had the opportunity to play a tenet
team sped
sportwheee
where papaaed
hence
tience aad
and peraevaraacr
perseverance ate
are rewarded.
rewarded. An
As a whale
whole the
club again did well. Of the theen
teams playing
playing in
ir the
three teams
Artoidele
CeiaketAarneiatiau
Armidale Disteict
District Cricket
AssociationSenior
SeniorCnnupnliCompetilien
twe made
trade their Final
Final Series
Seriesand
andour
nurThird
Xlwaald
tion two
Third XI
would
heve
sevnrnl forfeits
ferfeita forced on
have done the same eocePt
except foe
for several
soby
us bytIre
the ochnal
school hnlideyu.
holidays. One
Our Jcninm
Juniors agnio
again did
did avell.
well.
Oar
compehtian
Our twa
two Over 14 learns
teams dominated a weak competition
to finish in fiaut
and third
third place.
plane. Our
Onetwo
two Under
Under 14
14 sides
tides
first and
kniahed
did the
the two
two UnUnfinished is
in the
the middle
middle of their group ax
as did
der 13 and
nod Under
Under 12
t2 teams. In
Is the Prep School,
Schoal, cricket
criekot
was well
well sappeeted
supported nod
and three learns
teams mete
were fielded.
wet
There is
loan
no donbt
doubt that
that the
the success
success af
of cricket
cricket at TAS is
the result of a lot
tat of
af hard work
work from
teem aa variety
varietyof
nfpenple.
people.
Ma
ned his ground
groand staff must
mast be thnaked.
Mr John Green and
thanked. Itt
In
perImeter
Farrell (Head
(Head Groundsmen)
Ganuedserne) must
otust
particular Mr Teeay
Terry Farrell
be singled out
not for
ferris
ncr
hisnotiring
untiringefferts
effortsieinpatpnaheg
preparing our
maia
pencIler wickets. This
main Turf
Turf Wicket
Wicket nod
and nrrr
our qtrolity
quality practice
ma
net which
n'idr good
geod
is a difficult
difficult task and one
which Trery
Terry dons
does with
chore
nodea thoaenghly
cheer and
thoroughly prefessionnl
professional npprncch.
approach.
This year,
feet, foe
schnal amplayed
for the first time, the school
employed Old
Boy (and
(rod First Garde
grrgntowinner
wiesee94/5)
94/3)Lachie
Lechir
Grade Ag
Aggregate
Felloen
war uvaileblo
three
Fulloon as a batting coach. Lechie
Lachie was
available three
ofterenans
week in
io the
the Indoor
lndnnr Cricket
CricketCentre
Contacted
afternoons of the week
and
helped boys from nit
garrapsimprove
improve their
thnirteeheiqtre.
all ngn
age groups
technique.
His experience
espenieece as
enan
an"Emu"
"Emu"rep
refand
andas
asacearont
a current
Arnaidalr
Armidale Firsts player
player wn
wassugars
a greatladdilmno
addition In
to the ConchCoaching Sleet
Staff of the schorrl.
school.
Parental support
auppeatatTAS
at TAS this
this yeer
year was
was warvolloes
marvellous ned
and us
as
pet
games were
mete always
alwayswell
wellattended
allertdndbybyuccaper nsual
usual games
an enthnainstic
'Ova special
special parents
parents need
reed ta
thusiastic group of people. Two
to
he
be singled nut
out this year. The Sceend
Second Xl
XI wan
was cesehed,
coached,
managed aud
Bienic (father of
af
and inspired by Me
Mr John Binnie
Aaron Year
Yrne 12)
12) who
who did
did not
ret miss a game ned
and helped fill
happy way
way.. Is
aevaid
void inn
in aspieited
spirited nod
and happy
In the
the second hell
half of
Iheeranen
ofDennenddr)
the
season MrMeDorgiafftey(Fcther
Doug Jeffrey (Father of Dean
and Andrew)
pleynd
played coach to the Third Xi
XI as
as wall
well no
as the Under 14
Handeeds.
mach valued by bath
Hundreds. His help was much
both sides whn
who
shamed
impr000meal in
ir both skills and
showed coeaidernbtn
considerable improvement
aelbusinurn
endue his ropers
enthusiasm under
expert gttidnnae.
guidance.
Finally the grant
academic and boardbeard'
great group ef
of staff
staff hosts
both academic
ing wire
ftc cnnehing
who helped with the
coaching and meengemeol
management of
teems
schoel deserve the hay's
teams theeughnut
throughout the school
boy's end
and rite
the
wheel's thanks.
eieket is
is probably
probably the
thr mast
school's
thanks. Cricket
most time
time conconnaming of
ngthe
liresports
spars offered
nffeeed by TAS
TAll and staff give a
suming
dent of
ef time in support
seppert of the bays.
great deal
boys.
Gerdr
Il5rrrrrrs MIC
Garth 145,nite,
1st XI
bat bees
As has
beenthe
thenate
caseeiaeu
since1992
1992tIre
thePicut
First Xl
XI peaticiparticipnlrd in the local
pated
local Arnaidale
Armidale District 2nd
2nd Geede
Grade CompeCompe-
titian and The Independent llchrtots'
tition
Schools' Cricket
Festivel.)This year
peaces
Bnisbaue)/. This
Tint comcamFestival.(This
at Charehie
Churchie he
in Brisbane)/.
hionlion of
of School
Sehoet and
nodOpen
Opro Games
Games provided
provided the
thr boys
hays
bination
belnnerd season
somc runwith a balanced
season wlrern
where they netrieved
achieved some
suc-
ness. In
In the
the local Grade the side finished
finishad a ceediloble
cess.
creditable
3ed losing
Inningan
noexciting
eoeitiugMajor
MojorSemi-Final
Semi-Finalby
bythe
thr closest
nlorrst
3rd
nf margins.
mmegins.Although
Althoogh no
ne wins were eecoedcd
of
recorded ie
in BaisBrisbone the
the team
tram learnt
leerot a great
geret deal about
abaut qanlity
bane
quality sehaclschoolboy cricket
eriekctand
andthe
thunature
mmccofefthe
hr one
are day
Indred
boy
day gomn.
game. Indeed
knot lobe
scarred
it would have
lobe said
said that
thatbosh
both 'aennonu'
'seasons' were marred
pour fielding
Iirtdiog which did not reflect
reflect the
the teams
tramo ability
ability
by poor
rue its
its attitude
nttitade to practice in
nor
in this
this nave.
area.
David
David Puxty
Perry proved te
to he
be on
an excellent
exeellont Captain
Captain and
red he
found
tonod willing support and the team
teem fine
ftne example from
pleyres, Craig Keating,
Keeling, Luke
Lotte Henschke
Hensehke
the other senior players,
endRandall
Randall
Thom.r,
m wua.
and
Thomas.
ThisThe
team.,was
a very ............Ic
young side
4
Co
assISt
Fr, srXd
First
XI 1994195.
Back Row: A.J.H.Binnie, J.D.McMaster; A.W.Garland, L.W.Henschke, R.J.Thontas, PR.Gaden, S.R.Watts.
Sorted.'
C.
W.AIIrrt, SIDavis,
S.I.Dnvin,Mi:G.E.VI5nute
MoOS. Ity'rmtrr (coach),
(core)r, D.f.Puoly,
Seated:
C.W.Allen,
D.J.Ptixty,MnK.Lortgfer-d.Srtrieft
MrK.Langford-Smith (ifoodrrrnrter),
(Headmaster),
C.Ci(rntrsgt
C.C.Keating,S..f.Cfrrppdf.
S.J.Chappell.
l'ngr
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TfrnAetrrr'doliarrr
ff95
The Artnidalian 1995
and this
his fact
macaged
factauguas
augurs well for future. The team managed
ta
numbeeofatplayers
piryertgo
genera
to have
havesanumber
on to higheaaeprasenlchigher representalive
tive laval.
level. David Pcaty
Puxty cud
andSloan!
Stuart Watts played for
for the
the
North_sOrest
Uedea1717Zone.
Zone,Luke
lake Henschke
flensehke and Sam
North-West Under
Davis played hrr
for Neethars
Northern Tablelands (as did David eatd
and
Stuart). Stuart
Steers along
ateag with
with Sam
Sam joined
jeierd with Simon
Cisappell,
Cherlie Allen, Andrew Morgan-Jones,
Margan-Jenen, Paul
Chappell, Charlie
Gales,
Piddiagtns aad
Breayto
tomake
ache np
Gaden,Aatthany
Anthony Piddington
and Rob Berry
up
the Major
Majaa part
part of
of the
the Armidale
ArnridaleRep
RepTeam
TeamatatUnder
Under16
lb
Level,
very busy
hasp
Level. mesa
Theseextra
extragansos
games nsadc
made the .seasan
season aa very
cad
completeone
enefor
forbest
bestcricketers.
crickete.
and complete
Statistics
oa ace
Statistics show
show aa balanced
balanced paefaentaoee
performance with no
one utindivided
at the bowlers
brwlers was
was
dividualdomiaaling
dominating in
in aay
any area. Best of
Lake
Luke Heeachhe
Henschke mha
who finished the season with 34 wick-
ets
age of
ef 17.6.
l7.b. "Lightening" troubled
treoblrd oil
ets and an aver
average
all
nppasitiaa
aeiqee egility
opposition with
with his
his height,
height, angle (and unique
agility in
tha
the field).
field). Ho
He was
was best
best oxppaatad
supported by Sam Devis.
Davis. His
His 30
30
wichrin
wickets at
at 22.2
22.2 skew
show that
that ho
he is
is beginniag
beginning to
to reech
reach hin
his
potential
potential cad
and should
should hose
have on
an esoellent
excellent reason
season nest
next yeas.
year.
Thrse
Thesetwa
twodominalad
dominatedthe
theattach
attackand
andusatdiffeaerrt
different times
shroughont
sapport
throughout thr
the senseo
season they
theyreceived
receivedadnaianble
admirable support
fram
from Craig
Craig Rooting,
Keating, James
James Me
McMaster,
Master,Chaalia
Charlie AlIas,
Allen,
ood
Moegae-Jonee. The team luekod
and thodeew
Andrew Morgan-Jones.
lacked a quality
quality
spineer
spinner this
this year
year and
and itit was
was left
left to
to Stuart
Stuart Welts
Watts to
to fill
fill the
the
void in Beisbooc
Wynae to
Brisbane end
and Ma
Mr Death
Garth Wynne
to roll
rollthe
thenear
arm
ovee
thr local guess.
over in the
games.Both
Bothdid
didso
sowith
withsome
somesunuass,
success,
the
the lalter
latter finishing
finishing with
with 33
33 wieknts
wickets at 16.3 for the seasax.
lacked the
Ike big
big totals
totalt of
son. The
The Battiog
Batting foe
for the .seasao
season lacked
previous years axd
is the relaand this
this wan
was dumoonlraled
demonstrated in
tively
recorded. Best
Best of
of these
there was 360
Sbl
tively low
low aggaegntos
aggregates recorded.
Slam
Stew! Watts ut
falfrom Stuart
at an average at
of 32.7.
32.7. I-la
He was foltowed
Randall Thomas
Thomas (269
(269atat16.8)
lb.1) Simon
Simen Chappell
chappall
lowed by Randall
(257 at 28.5) Devil
DavidPunly
Puxty(247
(247atat19)
19)end
andParr!
Paul Gaden
(200 at 18.1) Too
Too nftaa
often balsman
batsmen got themselves in and
12000110.1)
then ant!
out! The
The highest
highest seem
scorefar
forthe
theseason
seasonby
byaaetodent
student
then
wee made
wade by
by Luke
Lakniteoschhe
Nnerhar 10
10
was
Henschke (64) batting at Number
and this
Iris demonstrates
demeoslratos where improvement
improvomeatwill
and
will be needed
lop order
ordea ifif success
sceness isis desired
desired next
cant season.
season.
from the top
TItoterveaeaoamberefoctstaediagiadivido
There were a number of outstanding individual performnoces in
in the
the season. Sam Davis' match figriros
af 8 for
hrr
ances
figures of
54 v Easts
Pasts in ISaund
end Luke
Lobe Henscke's
Hanseke's 6b for 29 v
84
Round 6b and
Hillgeeve
the Minor
Minor Semi
Semi Final stand
sraod out.
oat. It was
won these
knee
Hillgrove its
in the
Iwo who
mba also staged
sInged a remarkable
aemwkable effort
nifuel in the Major
Mojnr
two
Somi Final
Pica! putting
pollingon
onan
onincredible
isoredible91
91for
teethe
lastwiokat
Semi
the last
wicket
cud
finishiag
with
54
u.n.
and
64
respectively.
The next
nent
and finishing
n.o.
'hast'
was the
the overall
overallimprovement
improvementininthe
theperformance
pentmease
'best' was
of limoc
SimonCitoppell.
Chappell. biman
Simonbegan
began lbn
the season
season ae
in the Second Xl
nor of
XI and
and finished
finishedOs
as one
of tIre
the First's most
most valnublu
valuable
pinyetsshewing
players
showing the
the more
more senior
senior players the dotermiao.
determinalion
wall. His innings in Brisbane
Brinhsnregniess
tion reqcieod
required to do well.
against
Brishnue
Scheol and his 38 v Lasts
Brisbane Grammar School
Easts is
in Iha
the
Mejnr
lemi Pine!
anon!.
Major Semi
Final drmneslmlnd
demonstrated most clearly his excellest
desire to
to do
do well.
wall.
lent aattcnetaalion
concentration and his desire
TI
roteisisno
no doubt
doubt that
that next
0001season
season looks
lmrks like
like a bright
height
There
rue
one for
for TAS
TAS Cricket
Cricket undo
and a yaneg
youngenlhosiosho
enthusiastic Piest
First Xl.
XI.
Tho
tide can look
lank forward to
to more
maro school
seheal games,
gomes,aaLesThe side
Feslive!
in Sydney
Sydney and
ned the
thochallenge
challengeofofgoing
gaiegone
cuestep
stepfurten
tival in
thee
lhao the previous
pteviecs lheoo
bums and winning that etather than
three teams
elutine
sive Second
Second Gratle
Grade Club Title.
Gnrlh
tt)rnrrg MIC
Garth 146,nne,
2nd XI
Term
Aaron Binnie
Bionic (Captain),
(Cnplain), Charles
Chartrs,O,lies,
Team mexrborns
members: Aaron
Allen,
Aodrow
Andrew Armstrong,
Armstrong,Robeor
Robert Berry,
Berry,Hoary
HarryBridge.
Bridge,Mr
Mr.1.
J.
Bienia
(Crook), Scott
Scot! Brooker,
Benahrr,Simon
liwar Clrappall,
Binnie (Coach),
Chappell, Nick
Dovis,
Matlhew Freer, Angus
Aegus Garland, Dean Jnffrey,
Davis, Matthew
Jeffrey, Mr
D. Jeffrey,
Jelfrny,Andrew
Andrew Jeifaoy,Aedrew
Jeffrey, Andrew Lore,
Kerr, Rmo
Ross Loasson,
Larsson,
!,.',rxt'''a4
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SeeIng,
Seated:
I. r,lfejje1
La,l.tln,,,, J.h.d'ea,aa,s,
C.Vaifton, D.J.Hann,
J.E.Pearson, D.W.Jeffrey
C.R.R.Darroldaost,
J.L.Caprsnart, B.A.Evans,
B.A.keortn,Mr
MrD.Jej)l'ey(Cnxolt),
SM. Wrodltill, S.R.Mirckell,
C.R.R.Donaldson, J.L.Copeman,
D.Jeffrey(Coach), S.M.Woodhill,
S.R.Mitchell,
L.H.Nealrr
L.H.Neale
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Stephen Mitchell,
Mitchell, Andrew
Aedtew Morgan-Jones,
Mergan-Joner, Andrew
Andrew
yenfold. Anthony Piddington,
Piddiegten, Me
Ruesrll, Mr M.
Penfold,
Mr M. Russell,
Sims.
Sims, Stewart Woodhitt.
Woodhill.
2nd Xl
XI performed
performed adeoirrhty,
admirably, hotls
both on and
The TAS 2ed
cod off
elf
the field. Team members always
always conducted
conducted themselves
themsrlvee
eta
at ahigh
highssnederd
standardof
ofsporlsmonship
sportsmanshipand
andalways
alwaysmommainleiaod
tained ca good team spirit.
Given the extrome
extreme playing
playing eandilioras
conditions (vic.foeroicg
(viz.freezing
whilslplayingUNEVrtsoe
Urolle
whilst playing UNE Vets on8/10/94,
8/10/94,wet
wet wicicelv
wicket v Uralla
19.11.94, ned
and wet everything
everything vv Norlbs
Norths 11.2.95)
11.2.95) tire
the
team's cethosicum
enthusiasmwon
was tested.
tested.However,
However,tim
the boys
boys stuck
stuck
tenm'n
to the tank
denrrvedJy played
played in
in the
the finals.
Scala.
task and deservedly
Ovarcil
Overall the team
tram should be well pleased with their efforts and no
en doobt
hr members of thin
loam
doubt there will be
this team
firs tnlasn
cricheteasin
lan future.
future.
who will develop into first
class cricketers
in the
attitudes to both
both games
games and
ned training
lasiuiegkept
en going.
firing. Many
Mary
kept us
yossrgrr bays
gross promise for
fur farther
of the younger
boys slanwed
showed great
further
rongratulated. S:rme
cricket in the Opens and should be congratulated.
Some
prrfnrmannrs were: David Hann 5/29
outstanding performances
3/29 off S8
ovcrs, Stephen
Stephen Mitchell
Mitchell4/16
4/16off
yR5Savers,
Dran Jeffrey
lnffrry
overs,
overs, Dean
avers. Chriutnphcr
Cliftne 3/47 off 77 ovum,
3/36 off 7 overs,
Christopher Clifton
overs,
Christopher Donaldson
Donaldurr 52
52 not
not our,
out, Staurl
Stuart Woadhill
Woodhill 63
not
Michael Bsitttn
Brims 45
rot out,
eat, Michcel
45 and
cud John
Johr Pearson 45.
Many thanhs
atl parents who supported
sapparted cad
thanks Jo
to all
and helped
tonuspert
tn and from games
transport boys to
games und
and n/sn
also Mr
Mr Griffnatt
Griffeon
Jeffrey.
and Mr Jnffrny.
Joho Pearson
Penman and I have had a great
groat time playing
plcyiog for
John
this loam
well all the yontagas
harpswho
whnoon.
team and
and wiuta
wish well
younger boys
conlone to ploy
tinue
play cricket.
Best
Scare, Caplatia
Ben Evans,
Captain
Special nest/on
mentionofofapprceialion
appreciationinisdianclad
directed lowcrdn
towards Mt
Mr
Hickey, Mr
Mr D.
D. Jnflkey,
Jeffrey, Mr M.
M. Sims,
Sims, Mo
Mr M. Runsell
Russell
M. Hickey,
Garniss far
for tlrvir
their willingnenn
willingness to
and Mr M. Gareiss
to assist and
anti
help the teem
team oat
out oat
on given
occasions.
halp
veeoccauloon.
John A. Burnie,
Biavie, Conch
Coach
no
4
Over 141 Cricket - TAS Blue
First Row: B.Bryant, M.J.Eldel; A.F.Woolaston, P.C.Cahill, J.C.Brims.
Seared:
J.Baide'its-Daley,
MvM.T.Gotoo (Coach),
(Good), G.J.Ke
Seated:
J.Baldwilz-Daley,G.J.Firemoy,
G.J.Fitzroy, MI:M.T.Oates
G.J.Kerr(Coproira),
(Captain), MvM.O.Oonrercetrs,
MI:M.0.0osterveen
(Coach),
(Coocla).J.L.Gow,
fLOury, B.A.RandalL
ll.A.Ravdoll.
Absent:
S.F.Dutton.
Abse'ttl:
S.flDttllora.
3rd
XI
3rd X1
Team Membors:
Members: Ben
(Captain), Stuart
20cm
Bro Evans (Captain).
Stunts Woodhill,
Woadhill,
Over 14 Years
Cbriclnphrr
Christopher Clifton, David Hone,
Hann, Michanl
Michael Brimms,
The
TASlooms
teams wern:
were:
lbs TAb
Donaldson, Justin Copeatca,
Copeman,Snhtt
John Poarnon,
Pearson,
Christopher Dnituldsoa,
Liam Neale,
Nratr, Dean Jeffrey, Stephen Mitchell.
Milohell
Liam
Blur
Blue -- Stephnr
Stephen Mitchell,
Mitchell, Dreg
Greg Kerr,
Kerr, Bill Brycnl,
Bryant, John
(bmw,Sam
SnmDettoe.JrshBaldwie.Daley,AlroWrolaa.stoo,
Gow,
Dutton, Josh Baldwin-Daley, Alex Woolaston,
Jonathan Brims, Paul Cu/till,
Cahill, Guy Fitzroy, Matthew
Jeocthnn
Rowan Willis.
Elder, Rawao
I waspleosed
pleased with
with the
the altitude
attitude the team displayed even
twos
when we were
were down.
dtws. Their perfarmencra
ogaitst mote
performances against
more
rnpeaieateed
teams were excellent.
enrellent. Througitoat
experienced teams
Throughoutdan
the seaseason we have had both wins avd
and louses
losses and our positive
positioe
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The Armidalian 1995
TheAatraidalsats
1995
T'om McMaster,
MeMastor, Hugh
Hogh Blows,
Gold
Gold - Chris Donaldson
Donaldson, Torn
Brad Sanson,
Sarson,Jonothon
Pyr, Hegit
JonathonGrigg,
Grigg,Mastist
Martin Pye,
Hugh Direks,
Dircks,
Edward Blomfield,
Elomfield, Ben
Bar O'Sallivaa,
Lao
O'Sullivan, Nick Davis, Lee
Brand, Sam Kendall, Androw
Andrew Willis.
The 1994-95
nommoneod with fsrur
aider coneon1994-95 sensors
season commenced
four sides
tcstiegtho
Door14
l4AffJcAeempetition.
TheywereTAS
testing the Over
ADJCA competition. They
were TAS
Blue, TAS Gold, AHS
AIlS BIne
AIlS Rod.
Alt teams
Blue and AHS
Red. All
were sntoctad
ahoywere
wereof
of similar
similar ability.
ability.
selected so shot
that they
The 550
two captains,
captains, Chris
Chris Donald.son
Donaldson and Staphon
Stephen Mitcholt
Mitchell
ware
Gang Kerr
Kerr and
ard Tom
were promoted In
to senior cricket. Greg
McMaster took over the rote
role of loading
leading the sides and
each weelved
received aa medallion
medallion eaoh
each far
for loaderetrip
leadership cad
and usorgenisatien.
ganisation.
All players
ployrea trained
teemedwell
weltand
sad some
same showed
shewed a marked
intpmsemnetiateetntiqse
improvement
in techniquesad
andepptiratina.
application.Ceetificatos
Certificates
were awarded
awaeded to Brad
Reed Sanson,
Snosna. John
Jrrhn Gow
Dew and Sam
Sew
Dettsrnfor
far effort
cftort and enthusiasm. Hugh Dieaks
Dutton
Dircks received
aerkkeete dec
the most
nrcst improved
improved player.
playrr.
a certificate
for the
Caegeatnletiarstoallplayem
their
Congratulations
to all playersenon
theirspuetsmusanhip
sportsmanship and
yoa to duty
drtty masters
masters Mr
Mr TT Fergusson,
Fergusens, Mr M
thank you
Gosterance, Mr
MeGCMotum
Matumand
sad Mr
MeRBHyde
ilyde for
fat their
their asarOosterveen,
eistaraethrnrghont
sistance
throughoutthe
theseemn.
season.Also
AlsoIntoLachlan
LachlanFnttrrsrn
Fulloon
nondectod popular
poparlarcoaching
ceanhingsessions
nossiaesin
in
(old boy) who conducted
irtdrce cricket eunIce
svitlithe
thebowling
bawling machine.
msohinu.
the indoor
centre with
Merlin Oates,
Oato. Cerolt
Martin
Coach
At the end
nnd of
et the
the season
seaaanTAS
TASBlue
Bluewon
wana awell
weltcontested
cuddled
Beat
AIlS Blue. TAS Gold came
carte third.
final against AHS
third.
C,t 'er, C...
err 7.'.
U14a Centurion
Cricket
Team
M.WArtrrrttr,
D.J.S,rl, J.G.Poulos,
J.G.Porrtaa, J.T.Dowley,
.J.TDer'rley, ti.J.Torrrlrrtarsr.
M.W.Annetts,JJ.R.11ttrseet;A.Il.Idrtstts,
H.R.Hunto; A.R.Heath, D.J.Sirl,
E.J.Tomlinson.
M.W.Hann, R.M.Pyo,
R.M.Pye, Cr1.
I.A.Croft,
Sontodt
M.WHa,rrt,
Ct-oft, Mt-.4J.Wilkirsaon,C.J.Brunnel;
CJ.Br'arsnos;S.R.Wood,
S.R.Wood,S.R.Pearson.
Sat Penmen.
Seated:
dtrckffawt
Back Row:
Under 14 Years
Tram
(nptain), Riattard
Team membnrn
members: Ian Croft (Captain),
RichardPyn,
Pye, Dsvid
David
Sill,
Sirl, MarkAsaeetts.
Mark Annetts,Chris
ChrisBranner,
Brunner,tlugh
Hughi-motor,
Hunter,domes
James
foams,
Poulos,Jeff
JeffDawley,
Dowley,Andmw
Andrew Heath,
Heath, Sam
Sam Wend,
Wood, Edwsrd
Edward
Tomlirrsoa,
Bell, Matthew
Mettlrew Hann.
Hase.
Tomlinson, Ptsitip
Philip Bell,
the season and
end have
here lenrued,
learned, tlsrauglsesperiencc,
through experience, thc
the
demends
et this
this position.
prritmnn.The
thesupport
sapped for
furone
rue another,
sesther,
demands of
end
rI all
and the enonptaeen
acceptance of
all scum
team members hoe
has been the
highliglat
of the
the year,
yew, along
elseg with the eajnymeut
highlight of
enjoyment of the
Whilst
Whilst din
the team was
won anly
onlyone
onematcir
match (against
(against Guyrn)
Guyra)
team
team epitit
spirit was
was generelty
generally high.
high. Mary
Manypinyers
playershave
havedodeveteped
veloped their
their skills
skills to
to the
the peint
pointwhore
where thu
the teem,
team, all
on its
its
day,
day, cnn
can compete
compete with
withthe
theScat.
best. Meek
Mark Astnetff
Annetts has perperfsaeaed
formed well with bat ned
and ball
ball whilst
whilst Hagh
Hughltstntor
Hunter has
has
greatly
greatly improved
improved as
as nsa
our opening
opening bowlre.
bowler. Richard
Richard Pvc
Pye
end
Craft have taken
tekee an
and Tea
Ian Croft
on the rate
role of
of Captain
Captain daring
during
games.
phrAtraidatsarrip95
The Armidalian 1995
Thanks to Mr Ben
Mendl end
and Mr
Thanks
Bee Meedt
Me Doug
Doug Jeffrey
Jeffreyfor
frt the
tile
casisInane
with coaching.
caachirg.
assistance with
Terry
Tony Wilkinson,
Wtlktttrae, Coectt
Coach
Engr
Page 65
Under 14 Years (One Hundreds)
Team members: Jonathan Edeaaada
(Captaia), Williaia
Edmonds (Captain),
William
Wria,
Wain, Philip
Philip Belt,
Bell, Chris
Chris Marshall,
Marshall, William
William Slack-Smith,
Slack-Smith,
Aegan
Angus Mnefarlane,
Macfarlane, Andrew
Andrew Jeffrey,
Jeffrey,,Satdrew
Andrew Reerden,
Reardon,
lames Barlow,
Baelaw,Arsthany
Cahee, Warwick Matson.
Mataae.
James
Anthony Cohen,
The team came fifth overall
overall after
after beating
beating TAS
TAS Cantuaiane
Centurians
wire
hcgiaeing uf
who defeated them at the beginning
of the seasea.
season. This
This
inspeovomeet
shawu thmugkout
improvement was shown
throughout the
theseason
seasonculmiculminating in defeating the premiers, uaavinoisgly
convincingly ecoriug
scoring
267 is
air innings.
inaiegs. Tire
leers name
in lb
their
The team
came together under the
leadership of
ef Jonathan
Janathae Edmands.
Firlditrg discipline
diseipliur
Edmonds. Fielding
improrrd
improved tremeadausly
tremendously withAedrowdeffrey
with Andrew Jeffreyes
as the
the bankback-
Tl:r
hod aa mixed
mixed season,
sonsua,with
withonly
aely four
four
The TAS Preehers
Freshers had
games beiag
for the
the
being ployrd.
played. Tire
The highlight of the ncanne
season for
hays
IheNorth
NorthBears
Brass after
after bebe.
boys was a gmrl
great wie
winagoissnt
against the
log
tIreweek
wcebbefore
brgere by
by AHS.
ABS. This
This game
ing well brotesr
beaten the
sow
bays msrasc
criakoloss and
md
saw a number of boys
mature grenlly
greatly as cricketers
tidied
Ike spirit
spirit of
of the
the team.
tram.
lifted the
Highlights included David Annetts3/17
3/17(wlsioh
(which innludod
included
I-tighlightsteolrtdedDevidAasrtrs
oa 'hat-trick),
'hst-lrick'),51
SinaI
North Bears,
Bears,and
led his 91
91
not oat
out against North
oat
not oat
out agoinat
against TAS Eldera.
Elders. Thanks
Thanks trr
to Mr Windsor foe
for
ooccring
training sessions
sessions on
oa numerous
raessmes oeeosiuos.
covering training
occasions.
Writ
Well deer
donehops
boysned
and good
good lsnk
luck erxl
nextsnasarr!
season!
Arrrlrosru
Cosrrlr
Anthony Mnt-olmall,
Marshall, Coach
It's..,..
U13 Cricket Elders 1995
Sea000
W.bsrl, CJ.Bnsrrr,
l.Lahtar000ss
Second Row:
Row:M.
M.W.Sirl,
C.J.Bath, fv.ayluoerp,
N.Eykamp, .SiC.Oooe,
S.C.Rose, T.CAtkinson
Sonlod:
Seated:
J.Wflrnhom,
8ff. Dorm,
P.C.Errinigtn
J.W.Graham,S.S.Boety,
S.R.Berry,J.L.Srorcor-r,
J.L.Stewart, R.J.
Done, J.N.Rollnrarr,
T.N.Rollason,A.F.Sroitlr,
A.ESmith, P.C.Eveleigh
13 Years Cricket (Elders)
bean,
bone, dairy
doing aa liar
finejab
jobwiakel_kerpiag.
wicket-keeping.darner
James Barlow
Barlow
aed
mInts ma
gatced after
aftrr Christmas.
and Philip Bell wem
were assets
we gained
Christmas,
bath
alt-seceder gemes.
macid uSe
both heviugxueeonsful
having successful all-rounder
games. I would
like
Sham
Door, Simon Rose, Monk
Sin,
Team members: Riehaed
Richard Done,
Mark Sirl,
to thank
aommilrnrnt especially
especially those
these
thank the
the learn
team fur
for11mm
their commitment
Eyhanep,
Eykamp, PeserEveleigh,
Peter Eveleigh,lank
JackSlcwanl,
Stewart,\Oblliam
William Graham,
Graham,
Chrin
Chris Berry, ,'5le000dsr
Alexander Smith, Edward
Edward Wisita
White
nat
not mentiueed
mentioned abovrthry
abovetheymE
all muds
made a great
great coulaibacontribulien
TAS 100's
ISO'ssuccessful
suerrasful and
andenjoyable
eajuyrble season.
season.
tion to Ike
the TAS
Cungratululiaes
ned
Congratulations Ia
to William Woin,
Wain, Andrew Jeftbny
Jeffrey and
James
James Barium
Barlow wIse
who alt
all snored
scored aoetnrios.
centuries.
II macid
lot ad
wouldlike
likeIctothank
thankMr
MrDrrug
DougJrifeey
Jeffreymba
whogave
gaveaslot
of
time
time lathe
to thetram
teamusasmnii
wellno
as the
the braefnl
benefit of
of iris
his experience.
Barr
Mrrrdl, Coaris
Ben Mendl,
Coach
Chris Bath, Tim Rollason,
Sollnson, Tom Atkinson,
Alhiasaa, Niahelon
Nicholas
Games played:
pinyrd: vvAHS
AHS Lest,
Lost, vv Colts
Colts Loot
Lost
This mns
disoppoiating sImon
wear
was a disappointing
season as
as for
far ox
as renalts
results were
nunrernod
bet it was punctuated
poretoated by nurse
indtvidaal
concerned but
some good individual
yorformanres,
performances. Richard Doer
Doneeossistenhly
consistently soared
scored reas
runs
troubled appooents
opponents wills
with his
scored 83
and Iroabted
sin leg
lag spin.
opis. He
tie snored
against TAS Proshers.
Freshers. Sheen
SimonRose,
Rose,Tim
TimRoltoson
Rollasonnssd
and
Torn
Alkiuson bowled
bomlod fast
text and
and straight
straight with
with some
soms good
gead
Tom Atkinson
resolw.
tntdown
dewnby
bypoor
poor fielding
fsoldisg but
hut Jack
Jsck
results. We wnre
were 01550
often let
13 Years (Freshers)
Harrington-Hastings (Captsin),
(Captain),
Team Members: : Kirk Hnrriagtoe-Haatings
Jason
Jason Whittley,
Whittley, damns
James Lew,
Low, David
DavidAsetrtts,
Annetts, Dare
Dara Siyoli,
Siyali,
Marray
(haven,
Murray Aylwin,
Aylwin, Miahrel
Michael Wythes,
Wythes, Geahons
Graham Glover,
Nathan
Nathan Symuoda,
Symonds, Jothun
Joshua Busuell,
Burnell, Jmun
Jason Lee
Lee
Damns
Playrd: vvTAS
Elders: Lost,
Lout,vAHS:
rAtIS:Lost,
Lrst,vv North
North
Games Played:
TAS Elders:
Boara:
Bears: Won, v TAS Elders:
Elders: Lest.
Lost.
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Stow
artswooped
owloped on
on the ball
boll to
to good
gead offset
Stewart
effect while wailwaiting '001-like'
iothe
lb000sorn.
time's baying
'cat-like' in
covers. Here's
hoping for
for on
an eejoyenjoyrhlr and sunrassfal
coder 14's.
14's.
able
successful snosan
season in the under
Thanks
to Mr Rose and
assistThaska go
5050
assdMr
MrEveleigh
Eveloighfor
fartheir
thoienssist'
tour
ancenod
and with
with the
the loom.
team.
Tan
Tim thlrssfsor;
Witzdsm; Caoels
Coach
ThrAmvnidalior
1895
The
Armidalian 1995
12 Years Cricket
Team members: Dine
Dion Strehie
Strahle (Captain),
(Captain),Peter
PeterLinden,
Gaden,
Jorsathon
Rkyddereh, Murray
MurenyChallacombe,
Challaw,mbe,Lee
Lee Reid,
Reid,
Jonathon Rhydderch,
Ben Godwiu,
Knight. Alexis Ronayne-Mahony,
Reeoyne-Mnheny,
Godwin, Sews
Sean Knight,
TholnasAbbalt,
lIen
Thomas Abbott, Ben
Ben van
van de
de Linde, Angus Murray, Ben
SI
Dtair, Ross
Russ Ridgway.
lltdgwey.
St Clair,
At the beginning of
af the season,
suanon,there
thereseemed
seemedtolobe
law
be a few
new eriekeaeas
inthe
theteam
leantwho
wha has
has just
jest started
started playing
playing
cricketers in
but, en
as the season
seanne went
went on,
on, aa huge
bugs improvement
impanvemeat in
is everyone's game wea
cue excelwas seue
seen.This
Thiswan
wasxhrrwn
shown by our
lent record
saucedof
ef played
played6,6,won
wnx4
end lost
lest 2.
2. There
Three was
waxaslot
4 and
lot
aS
delermiaalioa in
in the
theteam
term which
rehiubon
as occasions
auntsiossuueof determination
cerleinly
well as
as aa team
leers with the
tainly helped.
helped. They
They waruked
worked well
stroagea
playets helping ahe
weaker ones
ears end
stronger players
the weaker
and else
also viur
vice
versa. Cengrotalatiers
Congratulationstntorxrryaau
everyoneIre
onaavury
veryxuuuuxsfnt
successful
season.
I would tiler
lltesk all the
lire parents
parents who
wito came
cattle and supsaylike 10
to thank
peered
teem throughout
lhrengheut the seance
ported the team
season and dcx
also tlrose
those
parcels
htrdly nilherrunred
rome
parents wha
who very kindly
either scored er
or enapimd
umpired xl
at some
stage. Thank yea
you very
very moult.
much.
Cmos
Long, Coach
Chris Long,
bra of
at the tram.
was our
eec highest
highest scoring
souring
ber
team. Kais
Kris Saaahla
Strahle was
balsalan,
Iho majoretojatbatsman, muotly
usually reaching dnnble
double figures in the
ily of
ef games played.
played.
ity
Chain East,
East, Lachlan
Lnuhlnn Gray,
Gray, Chris Wetlorr,
lEslie,
Chris
Walton, Simuta
Simon Hulin,
Jemes
Mnrlst, Hugh Wnis,
James Marlor,
Wain, Ben Hall and Asonka
Asanka
Siriwerdana tried
tried hard
hard at
at all
all times
limesand
andoften
afIre scored
seared runs
rues
Siriwardana
01were
warnsuccessful
saeurnsfel in
in their
their bowling.
bewling. Ben Wales,
Walrs, PItillip
or
Phillip
Dewhurst and
and Adam
Adem Dunlop
Dnnhrymade
madepleasing
pleasingprogress
progressinis
Dewhurst
their
tlteiabatting
belting or
or bowling
bawling skills.
skills.
Puelur for
for umnmThanks go to paaeuta
parents Mr Walton and Ma
Mr Porter
piling and Mr Manor
Matter for his support
sappnal at the games.
piring
fetrny
Jenny Grivas,
Grivaa, Coach
Cocci,
Kanga Cricket
Team members:
oaembats: Will
Wilt Forsythe,
Fernyths, fain
lain Hall, Michael Wotts,
Watts,
Andrew Bell,
Bell, Seaforth
SeafnathMackenzie,
Mnekreeie,Alistnirtrnfnt,t,
Chris
Andrew
Alistair Rofeta, Chris
Chiltxx.All
Chilton.
All Knagn
Kanga genes
gameswean
were played on tile
the TAS Oval,
Kango teams
reams winning
winning 10,
Ill, losing
teeing 3. No finals
Snail
with TAS Kanga
snernplayed
played in
is this
thin competition.
uornprlitioe.
were
Will Forsythe
t'nrnythr &
alwaysput
psiin
instrong
strong performperfnrm& loin
Jain11011
Hall always
Improvemeals were
wore made
mode by
by all
all team
learn members.
members.
ances. Improvements
LI'
U10L,,rcht
Cricket
10 Years
Years Cricket
Cricket
Tram
SimrrnBlood,
Bleod,Lachlan
Laohles Gray,
Grey, Andrew
Team xaumhuen:
members: Simon
Halland,
Holland, Guy
Guy Jamal,
Jarvis, Motlhew
Matthew Rabeatran,
Robertson,Rain
Kris Strehie,
Strahle,
James M
Maclee,
llngh Wain,
arl or,Ben
BenI-loll,
Hall, Hugh
Wain, Asnnkn
Asanka
Waain,
G.Jaeei
F.Pain,,SS.Halir,,
.Hulin,
Fbat Ram:
First
Row: HH.Wain
,GG.
Jarvis
Jarvis,,P.Pain
A.Darclop,
R.Hal, P.Dmrhaeol,
A.Dunlop, B.Hall,
P.Dewhurst, C.EaaI
C.East
,'t.Srviwerdasa,
KSIrohle,
A.Siriwardana, M.11olleetnnn,
M.Robertson, K.Strahle,
IeIlnJ.Glaean,
Wales, A.Holland
A.Hnlland
Mrs.J.GHvas, S.Blned:
S.BloOd B.
B.Wales,
O,r Ground:
t3vaexd: C.Wnilea
On
C. Walton
Sealed:
Seated:
Siriwardeaa,Adasa
Siriwardana, AdamDnalop,Audaew
Dunlop, AndrewLoi,
Lai,Chris
ChrisEast,
East,Sort
Ben
Dewhurst,Chain
Chris Woltne,
Walton, Plriltip
Phillip Pain,
Wales, Phillip Drwhatnl,
Pnin,
Simna
Simon Hulin,
Hulin, Chris
Chris Lnsnir.
Laurie.
The Under 105
lOs won
was aa large team and mast
most beyn
boys played
played
uuerynucnsd
every secondwuukend.
weekend.Thu
The hays
boyswhe
wholislonud
listenedatatlenintraining and
and tried
tried In
to dn
do m
as innlrnelrd
instructed displayed
displayed the
the ,annl
most icrimleg
prnvrment
provement thenegheet
throughout the
the snares.
season.We
WeInns
lost all games
pinyud
baa the results
ruxalls of our
axe last
leot few
low games
gomos showed
skewed
played but
poemine
en the
the margin
meagin between the
promise as
the twa
twowumn
scoreswax
wassonnarwwiag
rowing drametienlly.
dramatically. Matthew
Matthew Rnbertnne
Robertson and Aedrnw
Andrew
Lai shamed
irnyanuemenl in
in all
all areas.
atoas. Simon
Simon
showed nuaslanding
outstanding improvement
Bleed
playne, achieving
aohiesiog io
Bloodwan
wasthe
themnaa
mostoOnniStnal
consistent player,
ineli
all
areas.
mast polite
polite and
red onnsidnrnte
mem.
areas. He
He wan
was elnx
also ao most
considerate mem-
T/teAetrtid,alinn
The Armidalian 1995
1995
All
All Kangaplryersnejoyed
Kanga players enjoyed amrnlaernaodingseasarnplaya most rewarding season playing eaela
enalt week
each week. Some ateeng
strong pnefnrmaecen
performances each
helped
helped nate
us tosame
someexavinuing
convincing miss
wins over
over the
the semen.
season. ItIt
won
gruel In
displayed each
was great
to see gnod
good npoetnmnuship
sportsmanship displayed
week
week by
by nar
ourynangnsl
youngestoricketnes.
cricketers. Thenhs
Thanks In
to all san
our peaparnuts
ents wha
whooaane
came along
alonglxtonoppoot
support nsa
ourIConga
Kanga team.
team.
Thauka
mast go
gaIn
Thanks must
to all
all parsats
parents whn
who assisted with umpiring
ing and
and scoei:Ig
scoring throughont
throughout lb
theeneesna
season and
and in
in partiuntar
particular
to
to Mr Inhe
John Farsyllte.
Forsythe.
Cln-islixeA.
CoacS
Christine
A. Weigirl,
Wright, Coach
Page 67
Hockey
16s Hockey
16's
The teane
played in strong competition with many of the
team played
opposition regularly playing in the
Men'sA and B grades.
oppositioeregnlonlyployhagin
he Msn'sAeod
Whilst we were always competitive, she
the round
reund games
saw Os
us only
make
saw
Onlywin
win occasionally.
occasionally. We did, however, make
the
the semis
semis end
and came
came up
up against
against the
the ssrong
strong City antubinacombinatian.
tion. In
In the
the game
game of
of the
the season,
season, we
we oetplayed
outplayedout
oureivals
rivals
so
fanteotic 2-1
24 win
to mooed
record ae fantastic
win etsd
and advance to tho
the ('trend
Grand
Final.
Final.
We began
begen strongly
strongly in
in she
the final,
final, noeolilrg
exerting pressure ott
on tire
the
t-lerleqrtiss'
defesee. Some fine saves
eaves by their goal
Harlequins' defence.
keeper kept
red just
kept us
us soocelnos
scoreless and
justhehrre
beforehrrtf.timo
half-timeHoeHarleqeins
lequins 0000tered
countered with
with two
two qnick
quick goals.
goals. TIre
The opposition
theoexerteit
then exerted prensorn
pressure with growing confidence and eon.
converted another three gnats
goals itt
in the second half. Tho'
The score,
veelsd
score,
however, did not reflect the
tire skills
shillsand
endcommitment
commitmentthat
thtt
displayedthrrroghoot
throughout the
the grime.
game.
we unplayed
ChrioTibbelts
Chris Tibbetts played
playedwell
wellin
ingpalo,
goals, as
as ho
he had
had oil
all seonoo,
season,
he won
was ably
and ha
obly supported
soppnstrd by Chris Clifton, Simon
Cheppell
Des Seddon.
Sodden. Both
BoshAdan
AdnnSanders
Snedrrsand
ortdAeChappell and Dan
Angas Macfarlane
Macfarlrne peeved
in neutralising
noutralising HartInsgus
proved iovnluohlv
invaluable in
lequins' best pleyer.
player. Matt
gave his
trqoien'
Melt Wysel
Wynn gevo
bin usual
ascot deterdetermined and
end non-stop
rnn-stnp effort.
effort.
mined
Throughout
Throoghout the
she season,
season, II was
wan continually
continually impressed
impressed by
the improving
impeoviog skills
skills of
of Rory
thory Williams
Williams and
end Adam
Adom Foot
Poor
dofeeee and
end Matt
Melt Elder and Geoff Tibbetts
Tibhrlts in cltneb.
in defence
attack.
team wosld
wouldalso
alsolike
liketotothenlc
thank Ken
Ken Hoot
Hunt for
for Iris
his snpsupThe term
pert nod
ergeasisasion.Support
Support players
ptaynrnTim
Paosens, Paul
port
and organisation.
Tim Parsons,
Cohill, Thomas
Tlsomas Imschweiler,
lmschweilnr, Chris Clifton,
Cliftn,r, Ben
Boo East and
cod
Cahill,
Binhnrd Done
Denn were
were also
olnoappreciated
appreciatedfor
far their
their tireless
tireless
Richard
nifarts when available.
available. A
A big
big thankyou
thunkyouto
toNick
NickDavis
Doris
efforts
who "dnablrd
"doubled up"
up" every
every wrnk
weekend
andunluckily
unluckilymissed
missedtIre
the
thrnnglsinjury
ivjary -- although
rltlronglsstill
otilla ojoniot
hewas
wet the
the
final through
junior he
equal of his older opposition and will prove
great
peave to
to be
beea greot
farce
force in district
district hookey
hockey in
in tha
the Intone.
future.
Page 99
68
Is-.
rtnaf,a
16s Hockey
Back Ben..
Row:
Bee0
l°irrreRow:
Rarer
First
Seated:
Sratcdr
P.C.
C,,r,,lr. C.P.
e.g. Trbberte,
PG. Cahill,
Tibbetts,aol.
R.T.tturrrrmron
Williams
G.P.
G.E Tiblrortn.
Tibbetts, A.E.
Add. Foot,
Poet, A.M.
AM. Snrtdoro,
Sanders,
B.G. East, C.R.
Clifton, R.J.W.
Done
B.C.
CR. Ctrftorr,
RItE Dorm
MI.
M.J.Etdr,;
Fidel;MA.
M.A.115or4
115,sel,K.F.Ti
K.ET.H,rrrt
Hunt
(Cepteis), Mr
Mr P.D.
PG. Hall
halt (Coach),
V
(Captain),
(Coach), D. V
Sdorr
Sedon(Vico-Captairt),
(Vice-Captain), N.E. Deei.r,
Davis, T.J.
TJ.
TiImpschweiler
IrrrpsehweilerPornorra,
Parsons, Abocrmtr
Absent: T.
The
Ike snecesses
successes of this seasnn
season have
hoer prnmptrd
prompted sown
some ancty
early
discussion
onnecreisgoa Mrs's
discussion concerning
Men's BB grade
grade srdr
side in 1996.
We will only
ants med
need aa few
few entra
extra players
players with esorfy
energy evil
and
fitness
fiteess to make
meke this an definite goal.
goaL
Reperseatative
RepresentativeFleyern:
Players:Chain
Chris Clifton,
Clifton, Simon
SimonClauppotl
Chappell
Armidale Under 15
Arwidalettader
IS
Tthhntts Best and Fairest,
Pairrnt, Matt
Melt Wyont
rod Simon
Chris Tibbetts
Wysel and
Clrappell,
Chappell, cortifinotno.
certificates.
Pntvr1jot4
Peter Hall, MIC
14 Hockey
tncvorynoeerssfut
In a very successfulsesnon,
season,the
theUnder
Under14's
14'sHockey
Hockeyloner
team
finiohed
finished seennd
secondnoontim
the competition
competition ladder.
laddrr. In
lathe
the fittero
fifteen
eomprtition
competition games
games played
playedtisey
they suffered
suffered only
only three
three lonmr
losses
orrd
dmw. By
By the
the end
md of the sotnmnr
bed dr.
and aa draw.
summer she
the team had
developed
'rookies'
vnlopnd into
into aa cohesive
eebmivn unit
artil with
with many
many of
if the 'ronbien'
filling important
imporloot roles.
rates. Nick Davis (Captain) and RichBlob.
ted
ard Done
Done (Vice
(Vice Captain)
continued to ho
be the daminanl
dominant
eptain) eontinrrod
players in abs
the side bat
but tlmry
they were
weecincreasingly
i0000esinglysupported
supported
impmvnd skills
akills of
efAngos
by the improved
AngusMnetkrlaen,
Macfarlane,Adcm
AdamPoem,
Foot,
Vangoli, Andrew
Airdeew Jeffrey,
Jeffrey, Amir
ArnieGhandir
Gbandir and
and David
David
Rob Voegeli,
McMillan.
Richard, Nick,
MoMitlan. From
From these
thssr players, Richnad,
Nick, Angus,
Angan,
wore all
all selected
netnoladtotoplay
playfor
tenths
Rob, Andrew and David were
the
Anntidalnrepmnsentaticc
Armidale representative aide
side ut
at the
theStrrto
State Titles.
Titles.Riohrrrd
Richard
Done gained late selection
salactian in the
tire NSW.
NSW. Country
Coanrry Team
Teatn
and an
on invitation
invitotinototojais
Devetapmant Squad.
Sqacd.
and
join the State Development
ThcAt'rrrideliao
The Armidalian 1955
1995
In
partnership of
ofiames
In the
the forwards thu
the consistent partnership
James Curtis
Curtis
and
and Charles
Charles Beosley
Beasley peoduced
produced a aumbee
number of goals. Senc
Scott
Pearson and Col Bryafll
Bryant showed a big improvement
improvement in
in
Arsgus
Mrcfaainsse,Armidale,
Arseidalo,nominated
comiosted for
far State
Slate dedoAngus Macfarlane,
volopmual
velopment Camp.
skills to gain 'run-on'
'eon-on places in many of the games.
fames.
MaMillan
reproseolalises. Adam
McMillan - nIl
all Armidale representatives,
Adam Foot
Foot
Certificate foe
for 000nisienl
consistent effort.
Peter
Potoyffoi4
Hall, M1C
MIC
Crabant
Glovrrprovud
Graham Glover
proved lobe
to beaastrong
strong defensive
defensive halt
half and
wan
ssppoeted by Pool
was ably supported
Paul Cahill
Cahill or
at Intl-beck.
full-back.
The
The leans
team approached the
the nemi-final
semi-final with confidence
confidence and
and
risen
played justified
justified when
when they
theyposted
pcstodaafine
line2-1
2-i victhen proved
tory ever
over City in the major somisemi- hod.
final.Goals
Goalsby'
by RichRichard Gorse.
despite close
clonemarking,
mnrlaiag,were
werethe
thehighlight
highlightof
olaa
Done, despite
very
very close
closegomc.
game.City
Citywrsn
won she
the final
final In
to agaic
againolsallonge
challenge
/
Rsrh
Voegeli Certificate,
Certificate, Andrew leffruy,
Rob Voegeli
Jeffrey, David
David
Half Field Hockey
This yonr
hull field hockey
hnokey team
teem was
wus a very
vrey diyear TAS half
came
was aamide
verse group indeed. There was
wide roege
range of 5gm,
ages,
osperirocu,
sire snd
experience, obihsy,
ability, size
and enthusiasm.
'055,514
r4llrrekay
Under
Hockey, 1995
P.R
G.A.Gioces;A.D.Msscfrrrlorot,A,ll,
Glove]; A.D. Macfarlane, A.E. Poot.A.M.
Foot, A.M.Sortdvri
Sanders,J.J.D.
J.J.D.Catuit,
Curtis, S.C.
R.C.Vasegoli,
Voegeli, S.R.
Back Row: GA.
BncilRoscr
Seordr
Seated:
Pea,
Pearson
Cit
P.C.Cahill,
Crsl,ii4
N.E.
DorIs
(Coptrarr),
P.O.
(Coach),
fl/ifDone
Dotso
NorCF Btyorst,
Bryant, PG.
N.E.
Davis
(Captain),
MrMs
P.D.
HallHsrli
(Coach),
R.J.W.
(ViceCaprssitt),
D.C. McMillan.
Mcfahihlos,Absent:
Abnooe A.D.
A.D. Joffloy
Captain), CA. Boenisry,
Beasley, D.C.
Jeffrey
asia
us inshe
theGrand
GrandFinal
FinalIwo
two weeks
weeks later.
later. However
However moaslus
measles
md
drpleled our
oar ranks
rooks leaving
caving only
and iojosy
injury had hennily
heavily depleted
olaveit
In run
rca or.
eleven to
on. Richard
RichardDoste,
Done, Graham
Graham Giovea
Glover rod
and
Paul Cahill, all boy
key players, could not
cot lobe
take the
she field.
field. Our
Oar
siltrnlios
wserened wires
so injasy
situation worsened
when Nick Dacis
Davis soffeced
suffered an
injury
ie
isalf and
snd had
boise
in she
the first half
to leave
leave she
the field after ion
ten mtomin0105.
Cityfinished
finished the
tire first
firct half
half two
two goals ahead
ohead cud
utes. City
and oar
our
lrsh
task iutrked
looked difficult.
difficult.Nick
Nickcoarageously
courageouslyaetuessud
returned to
to the
the
field and we soared
micasea to
logo.
scored with sue
ten minutes
go. We eanitocontinued to pours
gast but
press thu
the goal
but could
couldflat
not000vert,
convert,mseiOing
resulting ie
in
a win to City and arustuess
a runners ep
up trophy to TAS.
This mrs
rogues well
woll for
hrr the
was oa fine oohiecomcol
achievement ond
and augurs
faber
futureof
ofhookup
hockey at
at TAS.
TAS. A
A big
big lhaokyou
thankyou to Mr Gao
Dan
Corselli
el the
Cornelli far
for his
his help
help sod
and sraieiog
training in the letter
latter half of
scassisasid
season and also
also to
to the
the gaaep
groupof
ofporonis
parentswise
who togularlv
regularly
supporlud
aidehoes.
supported from she
the sidelines.
Ropuesualalivo
Dm0015; Richard
Richard Done
Door NSW.
Representative Honours:
NSW. Canotry,
Country,
Silver medollioo.
medallion.
Nick Davis Armidale, B
B and
and PF medallion,
medallion, nsrminat,rd
nominated
for State
Stair Devulsp,neoi
Development Camp.
TheArorirlolias,
The Annidalian 1995
Mielsari
Michael Watts,
Walls, our
ncr yuorgens
youngest member at seven
sevee ynars
years of
ego,
enrhttsinstte member
age, man
was an enthusiastic
member who
whoattended
attendedmsml
most
training smsioos
sessionsassd
and played
playedwish
withdurermissalion
determination and
and eneniminivg
joywessl.
Bran Pearson,
joyment. Beau
Pearson, she
the oldost
eldest and
and perhaps
perhapsmoss
most
napnrieocrd
experienced plryor,
player,held
heldthu
thescam
teamtagolitor
together and
and scrssrd
scored
Lako Daley
Delay men
unollser enthusiastic
enthusiastic and
many grsnls.
goals. Luke
was another
and
highly skilled member of the
lhr team.
Sarah Ponasars
Pearson and
Sasah
and Lauren
Luuren Farrell
Fosarll were
wren also
also experienced
esperienoed
players
players whose
whose nlhliswere
skills werekeenly
keenlyoppmcialud
appreciatedby
bythe
thessthoe
other
lottm
members. Susannah
Susunnah Warrick,
Waurick,playing
playingher
hersecond
sraaef
team members.
season,
season, bmcnme
became more
more confident
aonfidenr as the season
season peogmssed
progressed
end
mere much
atach
and gamely tackled opposition
opposition mcmboan
members who were
older and
and larger
larger liars
than irerseif.
herself. Katie Bradley,
new mum.
memrider
Bradlny, anorm
bet
ber in
to the
the team,
team,quicirly
quickly developed
developed auneilunl
excellent hockey
hockey skills
skills
andher
herdolcesniaaliusr
determination nrsd
and quick respossse
response to
crisis was
sri
in acerium
nit
invpieesiao to
Ic all.
an inspiration
'
Page 69
I'
'P
nnlf-jrcoaouckD
Half-field Hockey Team
ila,akRorr;
Back Row:
Seated:
SauCed.
Sarah
inlayrlrer- hoar-he,
Sarah Pear-mr,,
Pearson, PbiiiipPuiv,
Phillip Pain,CiChristopher
Laurie, Simon Iirrlir
Huhn, Beau
Pearson, Lachlan
B rmPoorourr,
Locl,la,rGrey
Grey
Jmd5alrarl
Worm,,
Lam-en
From-elI,
Lake
Dairy
Mrsi.
Or-ivan(Coach),
(Caodr), Sraorrrrosb
Michael
Watts,
Lauren
Farrell,
Luke
Daley,
Mrs
J. Grivas
Susannah Warrick,
War-rick,
Clrr-irrrp/rrrTerm,; Katie
Katie Bradley
Christopher Tunio;
Christopher Laurie, another
aaothar new
now member,
mrmber, was quick to
put into
into practise
practise his
his newly
newly acquired
acquiredskills.
shills.Lachlan
heckles Gray,
Grey,
put
a powerful striker of the
thu ball,
hall, saved
saved many
many goals
goals from
from
being scored against us
as did Simon Hrrlio
Hulin who
as us
mba was
war
rxcetlorrt in
ia the goal
pea1 position.
position.
excellent
Clrrix
Turner and
and Phillip
I'hillip Paine continued
Chris Turner
continued to improve
througlmuur
thuseason
sun-ronand
andititwas
waswonderful
wonderful to see
sac PItillip
throughout the
Phillip
score
score his
his first
firstgoal
goalthis
thisyour.
year.Congrrtslorioos
Congratulations10011
to all the
rennet
mamheesfor
furaavery
team members
very prodonhve
productive seassro.
season.
Jeremy
Grucaa,Coach
Cora/,
Jenny Grivas,
Shooting
Sbrrrrrng
beau very suecesefut
Shooting in 1995 has been
successful ned,
with
the rifle
With
mm
rifle teams
teamsperforming
performingvery
verywell.
well.
With
the
loss of Mr. Robert Mitchell, who was moot
most in-
valvod,
volved, rho
the shooting
shoorieg team was faced with the
lark
wh,_'
task of regaining
regaining the
the GPS
GPS Prorrrirrohip
Premiership which
we had won in 1993 hoe
rrorowly lost
onl in
but narrowly
in 19u
1994.
With new
sow rifle
rittebarnels
thuPP&
&Pand
barrels faom
from the
F and stocks
stocks
fitted by Meyicron,
Mr Picton, we
we sot
set nboet
about liftiog
lifting rho
the perfoemoaoe
formance of
of thu
the younger
youngershooters
shooterswho
whowoomu
would
form the majority of the seconds team
this yer.r
year
form
cons rhis
and
and rhr
the firsts
firsts is
in years
years to
to come.
ttmrtll-borr
Small-bore
Thc
anneal small-bare
The annual
small-bore GPS postal shoot owas
shot ocr,
overtho
thewinter
winterseason
seasonwith
withboth
bothtlro
the 1st
VIII and
teams coping
VIII
nodunder
under16's
ifs teams
copingwell.
well.The
the1st
Ir
VIII were
wara place
pince third
third overall
overall and
and the
the 16's
Ill's were
ware
foselb in
ie Ibrir
placed fourth
their oempstiliou.
competition. Tire
The Henna
House
compelition for
foe the
ha Morris Cop
Shooting competition
Cup was
nay
Imoldininthird
thirdterm.
new. Competition
Competitiou betwooa
held
between hmruo-,
houses
was close with Craft
or..
Croft und
and Tyraetl
Tyrrell the neain
main contenders.
loeders. Tyrrell
I)mraellHouse
Houseemerged
emorgodasonthe
thebetter
bert'
roam with
milk aa 10
iS point viotary
Craft hour.
team
victory noon
over Croft
house.
Green blouse
House were
were tlrird.
third. David Cotterill
attenitl(192
ji'
ox
ex 200) won the Coo
Cox Cup
Cup ashmm
as best irmdioidenl
individual shot.
sb'
The Victorious GPS Shooting Squad
Page 70
The
Annidalian 1995
Tlrnd,reiduiiur,
First VIII Rifle Shooting (G.P.S. Premiers) 1995
MrK
Larsg(at'd-Snsith
Mr K.
Langford-Smith(HeadrnaoIel,
(Headmaster),D.J..T.
D.J.J. Carnrmrr,
Cameron, A.C.
A.C.Pilehcr-°,
Pitcher*, S.f.
B.J.Srtape,
Snape, W.f.
W.I.
Do,roldaes,MrWF.Sadlrv'
Donaldson, Mr WE Sadler
Seated:
A.C. Wilootr,
MrWA.
WA. Ward
Wet'd(Coach),
(Ceacft),C.R.
CR. Schaeffel;
Sc/taeffar;D.W.
OW Ceteetail
Wilson, 3.5.
S.R. Pile/err
Filcher (Capteriy),
(Captain), Mr
Cotterill
1st
Freest:
NRA.
UPS. Prrtrtiet'ohip
In Front:
N.RA.Shiele4
Shield G.P.S.
Premiership
Bechotsess only
errty
Nate:°
Note: * Buchanan
Bach
Back Rater
Row:
The GPS
01'S Invitatjoe
Invitationsmall-bore
small-borematch
matchatat50
50 mettes
metres was
was
held
held atTAS
at TASininearly
earlySepteotber.
September.Teams
Teams from
from Seats
Scots ColCollege and
cad Sydney High
High cempeted
TAO ia
competed againat
against TAS
in aa some
what smatter
competition than
smaller competition
than lost
last year. Cooapetitieo
Competition
between
the six
sin teams
laantswas
wasclose
clarawith
with TAS 1 eanetgiag
between the
emerging
as the winners.
wionees. Results
Results were
were as
as follows:
fellows:
TAS
Scotr:1449; TAS 2: 1445; SydTAS 1:
1: 1460
1460 en
ex 1600; Scots:1449;
ney High 1:1433; TAS
TAO 3:
3:1413;
High 2:
2:1309
1413; Sydney
Sydney High
1309
The amoll-bom
lees saw
sow
small-bore eveet
event agoisnt
against Old
OldSays
Boysatat50
50ore
metres
the school
schoel lease
cagestotowin
wia after
afIre last
last year's
year's defeat.
defeat. A
A
team eager
limited
limited nhawiog
showing af
of Old
Old Boy
Boy shoelers
shooters combined
cembieed with
with
good performances
performeeccsfrom
from the
the boys
baysand
andled
ledtotoaeleer
good
a clear vicfor the
the TAS
TAS teata.
team.
tory far
Frail-bare
Full-bore
Fall-hare shooting this year began
began with
with the Armidale
Armidate
Full-bore
Rifle dab's
Club'sAasnaal
Annual tram
team ahaot
shoot in
TAS catered
entered
Rifle
is which TAS
fear
Competitiee was hard with
with 13
cam.
four teems.
teams. Competition
13 teams
teams compaste0.
TAO 1I come
thiad, TAS
TAS veterans
vctcmns fourth,
foarth, TAO
peting. TAS
came third,
TAS 4
ninth
TAO 3 eleveath.
sixth and TAS
eleventh.
David Cottetill,
Cotterill, Brs
BenSaape
Snape aadAedraw
and Andrew Wilma
Wilson(reaarve)
(reserve)
wear
were selected
selected in
in the
shoP/SW
NSW Country
Cenotry Under 25 team
team which
which
won [hair
the City
City team
teem at
etAreoe
their match against
against the
Anzac Range,
Range,
Cotterillwan
wasalso
also selected
selected in the P/SW
NSW
Sydney. David Cottetill
Uadeo
25'swhich
which is
isagreat
ieee
Under 25's
a greatachievenvesl.
achievement. He shot in
an
iotereatieeat match
melds against
against the
the British
Bdtinh Lions et
international
at Sydney.
len
In 706.29.
706.29. A
Arerek
(ex 000)
800) to
week Inlet
later Sydney
Sydney High travelled
to Wollomombi
Wollomombitotosheet
shoot agaieat'l'AS
against TASand
andaitheegh
althoughthey
they
hed
goad learn
had a good
team we
we beat
beat them
them by
by778.53
778.53Irs
to 763.33.
763.37.
In
and third
third terms TAS
TAO competed
cemynted against
agsisst
In scarred
second and
Armidale Rifle
Shield. The comAemidale
Rige Club
Clab for the
lbs Mitchell
Mitahell Shield.
campetitias,
petition,which
whichinisheld
heldever
overtwa
twodays,
days,was
wasclone
closebut
butshe
the
Armidale dab
clubmocegad
managed to
to heat
beat as
us 1096.67
to 1089,43.
1089.43.
Atmidale
096.67 err
On behalf of
0/the
mast thank
hash the Armidale
Armidalo
the TAS
TASseam
team II must
Rife
RifleCInh
Clubfor
forthe
thecompetition
competitionasasititprepares
preparesen
us fee
for the
the
aempetisian
DPI.
competition atatGPS.
The
The lsiglsligtst
highlight of the shooting
shooting year
year wan
was GPO
GPS held at
Herosby
Hornsby Rifle
Rifle Range.
Range. After
Afteraa 5000tieg
shooting camp
camp held at
Wallomermhi
Wallamumbi and
endHornsby
Ilemabythe
thrtwo
twoIAS
TASteams
teams nampated
competed
lte
the GPS
GPOcompetition..
enmpetitian..
in the
The 1st
tat VIII
in winning
winning the
the NRA
NRA
VIIIwere
werevery
verysoaaesnhtl
successful in
Shieldaed
andcoming
comingseened
secondinin11th
the Rawson
Sirirld
Ramsna Cup
Cop and
aud third
tttisd
hr
the Buchanan
BerehanonShield.
Shield.These
Tttrsrresults
eesultsgavr
TAS16
lhahamin the
gave TAS
champicoship
pionship prrints
points to
to win
winthe
theGPO
GPS Premiership
Premiership from
fromT.61.S.
T.K.S.
on 13 points
ThisPeemieaahip
Premiership
peioss and
end S.G.S
S.O.S on 8 points. This
win
the second
maced in
to sheen
promand
endthe
tirefifth
fifth since
since
win baa
has been
been the
three years
itaiecapeieo
its inception irt
in 1903.
1903. Individnal
Individualscoees
scores at GPS placed
Costrrilt 2nd.
andAedenwWilson
Wilson
David Cotterill
2nd, Bra
Ben Snape
Snape (4th) andAndrew
(5th).
(5th). They
They wore
were selected
selected for
for the
the aembised
combined GPO
GPS Team
witle
aen-shoatiteg captain foe
watch
with Stuart
Stuart Pilchee
Pitcher on
as non-shooting
for the match
against
against University
University af
of NSW
NSW and
and the Uoiveeaity
University of Sydnay.
ney. Tho
The combined
combinedGPO
GPS Team
Team was
was placed
placed secoed.
second.
to
In May
May the
the tat
1st VIII
VIIItravelled
travelledIntoSydney
Sydneytotoshoot
shootegainet
against
Sheen
HneasbyRifle
Rifle Range.
Range. TAS
TAO won
wee eoevineitsgly
Shore atatHornsby
convincingly
cgsiest
beisg 334.30
against thr
the Shore
Shore teem,
team, the final
final sneers
scores being
734.38
TheArest'ds1tott
1963
The Armidalian 1995
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Page
Page 71
Team Scores:
Six schools participated.
1st Teons
members were:
weeet S.R.
SR. Pjlehcr
Team members
Pitcher (Cop;.)
(Capt.) 104.9
184.8 (cx
(ex
200),D.W.
.9, B.J.
BJ. Snape
Scope 190.5,
l90.5,A.C.
200), D.W. Cotterilt
Cotterill 191
191.9,
A.C.Wilcox
Wilson
189.7, W.J. Donaldson
Donaldson 184.8,
104.8.D.J.J.
DJJ. Cameron
Cameron 179.10,
179.10,
MS.
112.4 (ex
(ax 120)
120) and
sad A.C.
AC.
M.J. Lisle 172.9, C.R. Schceffor
Schaeffer 112.4
Pilcher
Pitcher 71.1 (ox
(ex 80).
a closecompetition
competition with
with The
The
The seconds match
match was
wasaclose
Kings School (509
(309cc
iota
ex 560)
560) macaging
managing ta
to bent
beat TAS into
second place (500).
204
raembers were:
wean: A.C.
AC. Pilohor
2nd Tnnm
Team members
Pitcher (Capt.) 67.3 (cc
(ex
70),
70), J.T.
iT. Dowley
Dowley 67.4,
67.4, E.P.F. Steaing
Sinning (Mon
(Vice Capt.) 66.3,
01.3,
ing Camp) Assdrew
Wilsoc; The
The Snap
Snap Shooting
ShoolirrgTroTm.
Andrew CCWilson;
phy :tAardrew
Wilson; The
Thr N.S.W.R.A. Medal:
Mrdalt Staorr
Andrew C Wilson;
Stuart
S
R Pilcltee
Pilcher; Cn0000bTnophy
Connock Trophy - 1995 Warwick
WnxvickJDonaldnov
J Donaldson
Other triglstigtsts
dsrieg the year included
ineladed many
highlights during
many mdiindioiduol
s000rwes. Stuart Pitcher woo
Saw England
vidual successes.
won tire
the New
Distoint
Janior Champion-of-Champions
Ctroorpinn-of.Chnmpioas at Spring
District Junior
Ridge.
to
wi000rr were:
weor:
In Open Meetings winners
Wariatda/Roclay
Dora'B''B'Grade:
Gradet
DW
otleril; GloucesGlancesWarialda/Rocky Dam
DW
Cotterill;
toe
'C' Grade:
GrossetBJ
BJSnape;
Snaps;Tamworth
Tamwarstr'B'
'B'Grade:
Grada:BJ
BiSccpn;
ter 'C'
Snape;
W.I Doaaldxrrn
Donaldson
'C' Grade: WJ
Centre in early September
Septomber with
wishMr.
Mr.Stuart
StearlCleghorn
Cleghcrnas
as
spcoinl
gocst. Mr.
Mr. Geoff
Geoff Postle
Poeticand
md Mr.
Mr. Max
Moe Tavener
itsvrarr
special guest.
provided an excellent meal
moat for
for the
the gathering
gathering of
:1 staff,
parents and friendo.
friends. Mr.
psrents
Mr. Stuart
Stuart Cleghorn
Clrghoro presented
prearoted the
awards:
following awoada:
Daring
During the ynar
year the Rifle Cleb
Club has bean
been rrrpportnd
supported by
many people and our
one special
syacial thanks
thoahr must
men;go
gaIn
Pu.
to Mr. PeIcr
Piotoe for his help with rifles
riSes and grrreeal
support, to
to
ter Picton
general support,
Mr. and
cad Mm.
Wilsan for
far their caanhiag
Mrs. Wilson
coaching ned
and anaislanor,
assistance,
Me.
Sadlor for
foe their
their organisation
organiantice and beho.
Mr. Ward and Mr. Sadler
hind the se050s
Ileodmasrer and
and the
rho Parents
Parade
scenes work. The Headmaster
and Friends
Friends Association
Association munt
must he
be thanked
thankedfor
fortheir
theirr::psupport of rifle shooting and
and for
for the
the parohase
purchase of
of tire
the now
new
riSe
rifle barwls.
barrels.
21
Boll-AllanCup:
Cap: (Best
(BessininGPS
GPSFull-bore
Fcll-barr Competition)
JJ Bell-Allen
David W
Cotterill; The
Annie Abbott Shield: clap
(Top Sorrre
Score
David
WCossrrill;
TheAaaieAhbottllrinld:
a GPS
Team) Jefferson
Jeffrraao T Dowley; The Cox
Con Cup:
Cept
in
GPS 2ssds
2nds Team)
(Tap
Stsootisg David W Cottoritll
(Top Sooro
Score in Horeso
House Shooting)
Cotterill; The
The pawota
acp
parents most
must hr
bethanked
thankedfar
fortlsrir
theironesmaniog
continuing supp0:1,
especially at GPS where Mrs Cherie Filcher
port, especially
Pitcher lcd
led a
bond
band of willing parents
parents to
to prnd000
produce excellent
excellent fond,
food,hotir
both
at La Mancha
Maneha Caravan
Carovar Park and on
en the Range.
Morris Cup
Cap (House Shooting)
Strontiog) Tyrrell
Tyrrnll House;
Hound The
Tho
Colearn
Colours
AS.
DJ. Lislo
61.3, T.J.
TJ. Gill 60.0,
lOS, J.R.W.
A.J. Raft,
Raff, 64.5, D.J.
Lisle 61.3,
Crossle 58.1, A.D. Hardman 59.0 and G.T.Thrapo(t0os.)
G.T. Thorpe (Res.)
Censsld5O.l,A.D.Haodmarr59.Oscd
TheAsoual
The Annualrifle
rifleseem
teamdinoec
dinnerwax
was hold
held at
at the
the MoConvilte
McConville
Hsrlmcr
'trophy (Most tscpcoved
Holmes Trophy
Improved Shooter) Warwioh
Warwick IJ
Donaldson;
OcrrroatorGPS
GPSShootShootDonaldson; TIre
The Word
Ward Trephy:
Trophy:(Bond
(Best Score
Gold: Cotterill
Gotterill DW,
DW, Snape
Soupe BJ,
Ill, Wilson
WitsacAC,
AC,Pitcher
PitcherOtt
SR
Silvnm:
Dnnuldsoa WJ
WI
Silver: Donaldson
Ssrra,
Stuart 5Pilchm;
PiloSerCaptain;
Coprnhr;WA
WA Ward,
Worn, M1C
MIC
r,orsx,,rtrr.,r..'s.
David Cotterill, who
was selected in the NSW Under 25 Team
Page 72
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The Armidalian 1995
Ttreflmsnidatiarr
2995
Rowing
Foam 1994/1995
199411995season
season Senior
Snatar team:
tnamt M.
M. Walker,
Walker, R.
R.
Team
llotJer,
Butler, T.
T. Poole.
Poole,A.
A.Sypkernn,
Sypkens,
1.
(coo)
J. Wyatt (cox)
looter
Junior team
team
D. Bromlay,
Bromley, B. Hickoy,
Hickey, S.
Lollbacle,
1. McKid,
McKid, R.
Lollback, J.
Swanson (cox)
R. Spencer,
Spencnr,A.
A. Foote, L,
L.
Griffrn,
Griffen, T.
T. Gill,
Gill, E.
E. Rohorte,
Roberts, 1.
J.
Wyatt, A. Cati,
Cull, A.
A. Dyanon,
Dyason, A.
Cochran.
Rowing otTAS
at TAS has
has dnvetoped
developed over
over the
the last
last sevea
seven years
years
with
with the geanraas
generous sapport
support of
of various
various TAS
TAS porceto,
parents, the
Rowing
Rowing Supyottee's
Supporter's Group
Group led
led by
by Man
Mrs Barbara Poole
aod
and nba
alsowith
withthe
thehnlp
helpnf
ofthe
theArosidnic
Armidale Rowing Clab.
Club. ItIt
has
dovnlep rowing,
rawiag.
has been
been nor
our aim
aim this
this pane
year to faettrar
further develop
both sweep oar
cor and sculling,
scatting, and
aod in particular
particulaetn
to develop
skill
litnnrn and
end where
whore
skill and
and toohniqoo,
technique, toannsmanship,
teamsmanship, fitness
possible,enpnnsnntotioe
representative rowers.
to Mr
Mr
porsible,
towers. Thanks
Thootes should
nhoatd go
goto
John
John Sypkcss
Sypkensfor
forhis
hisonntioued
continuedeerhusiooric
enthusiastic c000hiog
coaching
and
and support.
Scullern:
Scullers:
We
whale, aehicoed
onroims
We hose,
have, or:
on the whole,
achieved our
aims this
this peer,
year, com-
peting
myraregattas,
regattas,winning
wiirningrevroal
peting n000eonbatty
successfully ininseven
several
sweep
ernior scatters,
sweep oar
oar and
and scott
scull events
events and
and trod
had two senior
scullers,
Robner
Barter (Ceptaio
Robert Butler
(Captain of
of Rowing)
Rowing) and
andTim
TimPrrrlonvcnn
Poole were
sntroted
selected tn
to parltotpate
participate in the NSW Junien
Junior Rowing Development
velopment Srjnad
Squad at the Mmdi
MaadiCop
Cupin
inFlamilton,
Hamilton, New
New
Zealand.
senier rowers, Robert ButZealand. In
In additioo,
addition, thorn
three senior
ton,
ler, Tim
Tint Poole
Peolr and Andrew Sypkens all teak
took port
part in
in the
the
Manniog
Ales
Manning Ricer
River rowing
rowing romp
camp orgnniood
organised by Mr Alan
Williams, Technical Director, NSWJuoinn
NSW Junior Rnwing
Rowing DcDeWilliamo,
nelepmnnt
velopment Programme.
Programme.
This
This reosoo
season also saw
samoa
an eothneiantio
enthusiastic contingent
contingentof
ofjunactor
ior rewers
rowers woke
make their
their dchct
debut in
in the
the novice
novice dons
class01
at the
Independent Schools
Schools Rnwiog
RowingChempiorrnhips
Championships on thn
the
Independent
Nnpean
Nepean Rivcr.
River.
Thu
The Lightwcighl
Lightweight Siagla
Single Scull
Scullevents
eventsware
weredorninoted
dominatedin
in
bc norly
parl of the
the
early part
the snoson
season by
by Robert
Robert Butler
Butlerwhrr
who won
won
this
Port Macquarie
Macquorir and
end Taree
Twro regattar
this 000rt
event ot
at both
both finn
the Port
regattas
to
in Joonary
January of
of this
this year.
year.
Mention
Mention roust
must olso
also be wede
made of
of Aedrcsv
Andrew Sppknos'
Sypkens' rocelexcellent
thcIndependent
IndnpendentSchool's
Suhocl'sRowing
Rowing ChamChrm.
lent ormoorno
success atotthe
pmonshipson
pionships on the Ncpcon
Nepean River in March
March this
this year
yearwlrerr
where
ho
he ottuiord
attained secoad
second place in Ac
the Gpor
Open Snnior
Senior Single Scull
finol.
final. lIe
Healno
also achieved
achievedthird
thirdplocn
place irt
in tlrc
the U16 Single
Single
Scull
thu NSW
NSW State
Store Junior
Jonion Rowing
Sowing ChaarpiooScull lirtul
final 01
at the
Championships.
ships. Aardrew,
Andrew, in
in recognition
recognitionog
ofIris
his yote:rlial,
potential, nevervcd
received
two
two significont
significantamends,
awards,firstly
firstlynor
oneofoftwo
twoNSW
NSWRowimrg
Rowing
Associationjumri0000wiognettolorshipsondsecrredly,
nor
Association junior rowing scholarships and secondly, one
of
of four
four NSW
NSW Unina
Unionof
ofOornmne
Oarsmen Drvlopwerrt
Devlopment Awards
Awards
frrr
994/95.
for 1994/95.
As mcntroncd,
mentioned, four
four jrroiors
juniors had
had the
the oppowonity
opportunityto
toleer
test
tlrnirtraiairegatthr
nehiev.
their training at thelmrdoprodcot
Independent School's Regolto
Regatta achieviog
Thry wrac
ing a third ie
in the Novier
Novice Qcad
Quad ncall.
scull. They
were Danirl
Daniel
Brrrwley,
Bce Hichey,
Bromley, Ben
Hickey, Scoll
Scott Lollbock,
Lollback,Jomne
James MeKid
McKid and
and
coo,
cox, Robert Swanson.
Swanson.
Of pnrliuntar
onta, The
Thc Most Docked
rrnAward
Award this
Ibis
particular note,
Dunked Cox
neesoc
season has gone to Robert Swansoo.
Swanson. TIns
This has vntlring
nothing In
to
drreoillr
his ability
rhility oso
has it that
thor itiris
do with his
as a eon.
cox.Ramnoor
Rumour has
is pop
pay
bock
being ogamrrral
asisnuce on
on our
nor regular boo
back for lriu
his beings
general nuisance
bus
jortcneys
tn and
end from Lake Molpas
wech.
journeys to
Malpas raOh
each week.
000
boor been
hero
On amoor
moretrrinos
seriousarm,
note,rho
thefoBnwing
following awards have
wade
made for this season:
Mndnllinn
foe Dedication
Dedicntioo and
and Consistency
Consistcncy
Medallion to Tim Pool for
Cnrrificnresro
forMost
MostImproved
Improved SenSeeCertificates to Molenlm
Malcolm Woltaro
Walker for
inrRownc,
Gotlbaak for
torMent
Jar.
ior Rower, and to Scott Lollback
Most Impeervud
Improved Junne Rower
Rower
ior
00100w:
Colours: Rnberr
Robert Bntlnr,
Butler, Silvor
Silver Medallion;
Medallion; arrd
and Andcew
Andrew
Syphars,
Sypkens, Silvnn
Silver Medollion
Medallion
WIdl-lycener,
MIC
WE
Hyman, MIC
Possibly
Possibly the
the most
most eoeiting
exciting team
team win
win
wan
Distri.'n
was achieved at the Control
Central Districts
Rowing Ansociolion
(CDR 5'
Association (CDRA)
Cbampionahips
Championships on the Manning
River,
River, Terre
Taree where
where our
our seniors,
seniors,
Rnbcrl
Robert Butler,
Butler, Molcoim
Malcolm Wolhnr,
Walker,
Tim
Tim PanIc,
Poole, Andrew
Andrew Sypkenn
Sypkens and
and
ens,
cox, Jomes
James Wyatt
Wyatt rowed
rowed aa very
very
strong
strong coon
race to win
wic the Schools'
Schools' Scrr
Senicr
ior Quart
Quad Scott
Scull evcet.
event.
mc
Rob,"
TheTAS
TASRowing
Rowing Teom's
Team's Robert
BollocoadTim
indicatedtheir
tb,'
Butler and Tim Poolr
Poole indicated
imprnvnmnnt
in double
doublnscull
mdl cvnrw
improvement in
events
early
in1995,
early in
1995, wiering
winning thr
the lntrrrno.
Interme-
dtolc
diate Double Scull rvrrrt
event at the
CDRA
hompicnships. This
CDRA Championships.
Thispa
partnnnohip,
ealmieotrd ie
nership, culminated
in their
theirecer
reachtog
final of
Sraior Double
Deal
ingtIm
the final
oftIm
the Senior
Scntl
Scull event
event or
at the
the Moodi
Maadi Cop
Cup in
Flamiltorr,
NewZealand.
Zealand.This
Thiswas
w..
Hamilton, New
or
''
nosmall
small ochirvrmrnt
achievementconsider.
considering
thcy
theywern,
were,iningeonrol
generallcnxns,
terms,cowcompnlirrg
peting against
against 1438
1438now005
rowers and
soullnrs
scullers from 7S
78 diffocratindeynoddifferent independnet
ent nehorts.
schools.
The Artnidalian 1995
TheArurridolicorr
1995
rr,,,,r.,,Sr:r,.rrrar-I,
rrtrrr,, *.eOrR,.us'l,-,
rr,r-.,Z,- A.E.Foote,
L.D.Griffin,
S.M.Laback, B.M.Hickey,
D.J.Brontley,
j.a
.Me/urn, li.m.,rrpA.M.Cectrrarr
J.L.McKid,
TJ.Gill, A.M.Cochran
Stunned:
MvJ.Syphaos
AJ.Sypbwrr, lIlA.
Walker; T.ol.Portc,
Seated:
Mr J.Sypkens Cooclr),
(Coach, A.J.Sypkens,
M.A.Walker;
TA.Poole,
R.E.T.Banlct
(Copaoin of
ofRoe'irrgl,
R.E.TBuder (Captain
Rowing),Mv
MrWE.Hyrnnrm
W.E.Hytnan(Meotcr'
(Master irr
in
Clrorgmd
Charge)
Orr
On Cvumrrrd:
Ground: J.Wtt)rors,
J.W.Wyatt,A.Dya.enn,
A.Dyason,,9.dJ.Sc'orroorr
R.H.Swanson
Rn,,
Back Row:
IS,,
Pope
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Rugby
SI
Fa st XV
Rugby
Fr,,,
.SVRkt
Backfln,s'r
Back Row:
FfrorRoo,.'
First Row:
Scalnd
Seated:
A.G.Gardrrrrd,
Garland, J.H.
A.R.
A.J.Asnrr000eg,
Armstrong,.11.
J.J. JrProon,
Jefficss, P.E.J.
Dawson
AG.
Act.Marshall,
lllmnlrsrII,
All.VVyllie,
ttylhc, Al.
PAl. Darnaoss
Cl.
Wjouro,S.W.H.
5.WPJ,B,00nr,
T.M.Rrrss,N.EJ.
Hesiro M.G.
MG. Lambley,
Lansbkn,
C.f.Witnon,J.D.
Wilson, J.D.McManrrr;
McMaster; FT.
EL Witten,
Brown, TM.
Rose, N.E.J. Henley,
E.B.Ctodosrrar.
Clodumar:
SB.
A.J.H.
(Heodrnooro'r),H.M.
JAM.Sproat
Sprout(Captain),
(Coptairs,(Mr
Mel.
Lloyd(Coach),
(Coach),
A.J.H.Bsnorr,
Binnie,Ms
MrK.
K.Lorrgfovd_Ssoistr
Langford-Smith (Headmaster),
I. Lloyd
C.C. Karating,
CC.
MeAl.
Sisna(Manager),
Managtr, N.G.
P.O. Hnbba
Keating, Mr
M. Sims
Hobbs
1st Fifteen Rugby
Duringthe
the1995
1995nnososr,
season, the 1st XV playnd
played 12 gaurns,
games,
fluting
losing 8hand
and winnirrg4.
winning 4.While
Whilebonn
theseronults
results might not be
successful season,
season, thn
the foals
facts crc
are
viewed as reflecting a succnssfal
that she
the performances by oar
our opnn
open terms
teams were
were very
veryannecom-
oseodoblo.
The 1st
1st XV's
Xv's four wins, egninrt
mendable. The
against St Peter's
Lutheran Cnllrgr,
College,The
TheSlawn
StoweSehunl,
School,Ersglssrd,
England,
docbt
doubt some
some nfoarbelsrepmnform
of our better performances
000es carob
came cftor
after aa mock
week
of impravrd
improvedpeepaeotina.
preparation. Pras000tly,
Personally, it was very gratigratifying loser
so.
to seealass
mostplayoea
playersaisirrg
rising to rho
the physical and social demands plarad
placed open
uponlhnm
them by
by the
the fact
facttirey
they wore
were
cml
rcyrcsenliog
troms.
representing the School
School irs
in one of its premier teams.
Gordonstoon, Scotland and The Old Boys
flays XV were onGordonstoun,
excellent examples
collont
oxaosples of
of running
raeairrg rugby
ragby played
picyod against much
reach
Siggee
bigger teams
teams chosen
Ohaten from
from much
much larger
larger numbers.
nembess.
Individeally,
Individually, there
there was
was no
no better
better enample
examplethan
thanlinus
that disdie'
playod
fire team's
team's Captain,
Capsule,Hugh
HughSproat.
Sprout.His
Hisdedicadefier.
played by the
lion
tion and love at
of the
the game
gamewon
was on
an ioupimtiorr
inspiration to
a all
all and
and
kin
mangreatly
greatlyappreciated.
appareirted.
his leadership was
From thebegioeing
the beginningofoftile
theseasnsr
seasontire
theIota!
totalrrumbors
numbers playplayFrom
rugby wore
were loss
less than tans
last year.
due, in pars,
part,
ing rogby
year. This
'this was due.
Tho
The faruvard
forward pack
pack wan
was sobstoetiolly
substantiallythe
thesame
samethanughthrough-
to the distorrcre
aseding to
so be
be travelled
tmvetlad and
and the
lb snorts
distances needing
costs
occasion we
involved. On more than one n000sian
we had
had players
players
doubling op
than one
one game
game on
an the
she day.
day. There
'l'hrre
up km
for msrec
more than
ware
strand
were ethers,
others, however
however whn
who warm'!
weren't prrpercd
prepared tsr
to attend
Clodumar wasvery
verysnbd
solidand
andsleep
they more
Sproat and Elton
Elan (ilodamnswm
marc
then
than heir!
held their own in set ploy
play ond
and were industrious
industrious ia
in
rrgolarteaiaieg
regular trainingred
andaccept
acceptthe
thepolicy
policythat
thatthorn
thoseprapoord
prepared
to commit lbcnssclves
hr squad
themselves to the
squadgained
gainedselection.
selection.Thnt
That
having
having been
been raid,
said,the
thesappoel
supportseceived
received fee
for lisa
the tram
team by
by
the
red we
the 2nd grade players was outstanding and
we would
Site
ha injured
like to thank cit
all those who so ably rcpi000d
replaced the
injured
and
and unavailable.
unavailable.
Throughout tha
the snason
season the squad worked ibsen
three days a
Thmughnct
week and
sad more to raise
mine their
theirlevel
levelof
offitness
fstarsswhich
whichatetthr
the
bogioning
ef thc
trssovs
beginning of
the season
season mar
was under
under Poe.
par. Many lessons
were moral
learnt tlsrnaghaol
throughout the
the srnuen,
season,ossoagst
amongstthem,
them,mba
the
wore
self disoiplirar
in regard
regard to
to organisation
asgaaisction and training ned
discipline in
and
satisfaction gained
potential. The
the oadnfacsiao
gained from
frum playing to our
rsnepoteeticl.
Thn
latter stages of
reflected ibis.
this. There was no
lotter
af the season
larson reflected
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out rise
the season.
oat
season. The
The front
front row
raw of Sam Brown, Hugh
granrat
generalplay,
play,ooasirlootly
consistentlytaking
takingthe
thehat!
ball up
up with
with pun.
punisisiog
eons. Angus
Angus Wyllie
Wyllio was
war simply
nimply superb
superb in
ie the lion.
ishing runs.
linecots
devrtnprd steadily as
outs sen
andboth
bothhe
he ned
and inn
JonJeifmew
Jeffress developed
a second row combination
mscbinaliee in scrums.
serums, The
The loose
lease forwards,
forwards,
Ties
Tim Rose,
Bonn, Cameron
Cameron Wilson
Wilson and James Marshall
Mmshall made
mafia
up far
by altering
altering their
their running
rneniag tines
for any tuck
lack of yuan
pace by
lines
and
and they
they became
became very
very nffrcdvo
effective at
at thu
the berakduwos.
breakdowns.
The
se ekseyod
depend.
The back-li
back-line
changed uhsusghuut
throughout the scnsrrn
season dependin
inggon
on avoilobility
availability and injury.
iajury. Craig Keasiog
Keating began at
half back
lrstf
hack until
until injury
injury forced
fnrmd him out
net for three games
and
and he
he relarard
returnedfor
fortwe
twomatclrm
matcheson
ontire
themicg.
wing.Ho
He man
was
chic
able to latelligrasly
intelligently direct
direct the
the forward
forward puck
pack and was a
good link with the backs. Nick
Nick Hobbs
Hobbs began
hager at fly half
created many
attacking opportunities
and with his pace, eeroted
msny otlockksg
oppaaoniries
ThoAr'rrts'sfaliasr
dM5
The Armidalian 1995
far
for tire
the backs.
backs. Consistently,
Consistently, his
his covcr
coverdefence
defencewas
was aa spec
spectacic
uamcruuS tries.
tries. Andrew
AurdrowAantsltong,
tacle and prnventnd
prevented numerous
Armstrong,
at inside centre, wes
vnry nntid
was fast and very
solid in
in attack,
attack, staystay-
ing an
fret and distributing good
gaad ball
battler
on his feet
for tire
the outside
backs. Regularly,
llngotarly, oppasitiaa
oppositionbacks
backscanid
couldbn
bescan
seen IresihesiIatingwhite
tating whilethey
theythaughl
thoughttwice
twiceshout
abouttnsting
testinghis
hiscrnnoh
crunchlag
ing defence.
defence. Paul
Paul Dawsan
Dawson bacuma
became aevery
veryuseful
usefulcatside
outside
Cenlen.
His pace,
paar. good
goad ball
bull skills and an improving
ierpaavieg unan
centre. His
deestanding
af defence
dctennnpatterns,
pniternn,enabled
enabledhim
biertotofill
hi in
is
derstanding of
wlranaaquknd
when required art
on Ihe
the wing
wing arid
and usa
as a flaukat.
flanker.Niget
NigelHenley
Henley
was ann
one of the big
big imptacees
improversof
ofthe
theneunon
season wittr
withbetter
better
bundling
handling skills
skills utlawing
allowinghim
himlvtogather
gatherthe
the high
high boll
balland
and
use
iestigute counter attack. Ort
oIlier
use his pace to instigate
On the other
wing,
wing, Murray
MurrayLambley,
Lambley,although
althoughinjured
injuredtowoed
towardthe
theseaseaSan's
end,proved
proondto
lobe
nary able
chic in
son's end,
be very
in attoch
attack and defence.
With
AaeaaBionic
Binnia at
orfull
full
With his
his regular
regular damaging
damaging earls,
runs, Aaron
buk wa,
Ills deprednbi5ty
back
wasurolappoble
unstoppable in
in attack.
attack. His
dependability in
defence
wanoutstanding,
outstanding,with
with both
bath his
k.saocclient
defence was
excellent trait
ball
control and
andhis
hissolid
solidtackling.
ladling.
Mention
made of
of those
tirarepicpets
Mention must
must also be made
players wiroso
whose earlconldbntiaoruaged
tribution
ranged from
fromregular
regular utility
utilitybackS
backs to
to Ike
the aceeoccasiueai eeplauemeohs.
Angus Garland
Guelurtd played
played S
gumes. as
us
sional
replacements. Angus
8 games,
Inside
centerand
rodlater
inletas
usfly
gyhalf,
half,the
theposition
puniiianiurvlrich
inside centre
in which
he relished
crushedthe
he opportunity
nppaelonity to aeganinr
the back-line
back line atut
he
organise the
turk
tack and
and with
withiris
hiseucelleut
excellentpassing
passing nhiiin,
skills, aaaaliveiy
creatively distribute
Wittes oturtod
tribute Ike
the boll.
ball.James
James Huaper
Hooper and
and Fond
Fred Witten
started
in
in the
the lion-np
line-up artS
on 5ueeusirrrs
occasions as
as loose
loose farroatds
forwards and wren
were
always committed,
oammirtnd, especially
rsyrcially inindefeoau.
ability
defence. Feed's
Fred's ability
boil at the back
bank of
af the
the line-out
line ant war
to gain ball
was enanilnut.
excellent.
Tim
MeMuslanirnlb
fear gamer
Tim Fault
Pooleand
andJantes
James McMaster
both piuyod
played four
games
In
in the forwards
forwards and
and an
on the wing
wing respectively.
respectively.Butir
Bothwean
were
particularly keen trainers and their selection was a credit
tlnutn.Tim
Tim Witten,
WrIlen, Charles
CharlesGreen,
Green Rob
hub Berry, Jack
toa them.
Jock
limber cud
berwacrrthem
themalso
amaplayed
played10
Ii)
Fisher
and Jabs
John Pecasorn
Pearson between
gamesininthe
lire1st's.
isis.
games
Tire list
lirl uf
alaa
The
ofIlrrrco
those rev
we macid
wouldbIle
liketototiresh
thankirS
at the mad
end of
neusar
Such
an
this,
ts
lung.
Firstly
In
"Faaly";
his
snyseason such as this, is long. Firstly to "Footy"; his suppurl rind
cheerful negunisarien
lint needed
neededto
tube
port
and cheerful
organisation of all
all that
be
steupped,
nlnuned,stitched
stilahedorariced
icedwas
wasirreplaceable.
irmplacnuble II
strapped, cleaned,
don't think
think mouy
haw much work
wont hr
many realise just how
he dues
does
behnd
In John Green,
Green, Terry
Terry Farrell
behindthe
the scenes.
scenes. Thanks to
aud
geucadsstaff
stuff for
Jarproviding,
pravidiug, ruithaur
dnubt, the
and the grounds
without a doubt,
herr oval
coal no
best
on which
whichwe
wepluyod
playedthis
thisyecr.
year.Tberrks
Thanksatsrr,
also, tsr
to
tire
p hiloheon
the purenlu
parents whir
who prsroided
provided sat
soup
kitchens and
and pasl
postunctch
match
uftrmoaa
Ilsechill
cisill of
uf the
thu wintry
wintry afterafternoon teas,
teas, tubing
taking away the
nouns. The
The touring
tuaring teams always
olwuys eammeuted
an how
huw
noons.
commented on
macit they appracieled
snarh.And
And of
at course
much
appreciated Ihein
their hued
hard work.
In
to eli
all the
the snpportnrs
supporters nf
of the
the 1mm;
team; mulching
watching eugby
rugby on
on amid
cold
ArmiiIIniu afternoons
aflernunes and
and travelling
Irnuelliug to
In various
oaeinnsfar-flung
tur-ttaog
Armidale
lacatinnoir
an arduous
cadnauctask.
tusk.We
Wi.thank
thankyou
ynufor
faryour
your
locations isafturm
often an
and trust
Irast you
yen enjoyed
nejayrd whut
support and
what we
wecunsidea
consider to bane
have
beer in
been
in many
manywuyu,
ways,aavuoy
verynuvennutul
successful season.
season.
lanolin for 1995
1195
Results
Sharer Lost
Lour 39 - 3; Sydney
Sydney Boys
Boys High
Higit Sehuni:
Last 27
27-Shore:
School: Lost
SI Laurence's,
Laurence's, Old:
QirlmLost
LastS
17; St
St Peter's
PrIer's Lutheran
Lothurun
3; St
0 -- 17;
College.
Wnu 10
15-3;
it);
College: Won
- 5;StStlgnudus
IgnatiusCollege:
College: LuesI38
Lost38 - -10;
Catnbruek:
lost 25
Stuwo School:
Snhuel: Won
Wau 35
10:
Cranbrook: Lost
25 - 5; Stowe
38 - 10;
flaw
rlurds Galtoge:
Inst 17Downlands
College: Lost
17 -16;
16;Gordunslosu:
Gordonstoun: Woo
Won
20 - 19; St Joseph's
Juseph'sCollege:
Callege:Lost
Last 26
2d --9;
9; St Andrew's
Andrew's
Crrltego:
Last17
17-3;
Buys: Won
Won44
44-21
College: Lost
- 3; TAS Old Boys:
- 21
/
Rugby 2nd XV
at. Penner,,
Ltrarsftera,TA.
LA. Poole,
Pucte,A.D.
A.!J. Kerr;
t',err Ill.].
J.E.
Pearson,Ba-.
BR Blomfield,
MT 1jun19
Quilt),
FirnrRatu:
First Row: SR.
J.D,Fisher;
Fhrtsrr;S.R.
SR.Row,
Raw,T.D.
3W.Witten,
WrItes,M.S.
M.5 Finer;
S.R.Metwaate,,
McMasto; J.D.
Frem; Aal,
A.A.Gibnor,
Gibson
Sanledr
Seated:
J.L. Gem,
JR. Mrffnrciy,
Mel!.
Gow, J.R.
McHardy,McM.T
Mr MTOarea
Oates(Caacfrf,
(Coach), DI.
DJ.Spencer
Spencer (Captarrn),
(Captain), Mr
M.Srsra
Sims fSnrnppetj,
(Strapper),
R.H. Berry (Vice-Captain),
(19cc Captain), J.P.
JR McDnrnrid
McDonald
bucu
Back ataw.
Row:
IbeArraidetinrr
The Armidaliatz1995
1995
Page 75
tfrprenrrrtation
Representation for 1995
dofeated Linroorn
(15-0) but
hot worn
drfeutnd by
We defeated
Lismore (15-0)
were defeated
Craig Kratitag:
Nnw England
England Schools
Schooln1st
1stXV,
XV NSW
Keating: New
Country Schooln
tnt XV;
Schools 1st
XV; Nick
Nick Hobbs:
Hobbs: Now
New England
England
ml XV;
XV; Aaron
Aumo
Sohools
Schools 1st XV, NSW Country Schools 1st
Binoin:
Now England
England Schools
Schools 1st
tnt XV, NSW Country
Binnie: New
Schools 1st XV; Tins
Poolo: New
New England
England Schools
Schools 1st
1st
Tim Poole:
XV, NSW Coaolry
Country Sohools
Schools 2nd XV; Eltoo
Elton Clodsorar:
Clodumar:
XV, NSW Connlay
mr XV,
Now
New England
Engload Schools 1st
Country Eohools
Schools
2nd XV; 1-togh
Sproat: New
Now England
England Schools
Sohooln1st
1st XV;
XV;
Hugh Sproat:
Climbs
Charles Greta:
Green:Now
NewEngland
EnglandSchools
Schools 1st
1st XV:
XV; Jnrnos
James
Dowalands
Downlands 141-6)
(41-6) and St
St Jenrph'n
Joseph's (61-0).
(61-0). This
Thislast
lastwon
was
porticulrrly
particularly dinappnintirrg.
disappointing.
Marnhall:
Now England
Eogland Sehonln
Marshall: New
Schools 1st XV; Paul
Paul Dawnoc:
Dawson:
Now
Engluorl Schools
Schools 1st
1st XV;
XV; Murray Lambley:
Lowblry: Now
New England
New
England Solrools
Schools 1st XV
Awards for 1995
Hugh Spront,
Silvnr Colours
Colours and
and Jim
Jim Holland
Hollaod MemoMemoSproat, Silver
rial Trophy
Trophy (foe
(for Outstanding
Outstanding Coolnrbetiov
Contribution to Rugby);
Rugby);
t-trrhhs,Craig
Craig Keating,
Koating, and
and Aaron Binnie:
Bionic: Silvor
Nick Hobbs,
Silver
Colours.
fart
C
Ian Lloyd,
Lloyd, Ml
MIC
The Second XV
Thosoaton
The seasonfor
fortIre
the Sronnd
Second XV
XV was
was dividod
divided anatly
neatly into
two with a marked imprevoment
improvement ovidont
evident ir
inho
theuncouth
second
holf
nun to
to aa more
marc positive
pasilivr altilada
half due
attitude rird
and an increased
iinrtonrsiry
noahgame.
maine.
rhofirst
firsthalf
hoffofofthe
theseason
srrson
intensity inineach
InInthe
TAS won
beatoa By Shore
Shorn (63-0), Sydney High (28-0),
(28-5),
was beaten
Sotrtr
Wmrwick (56-10),
(56-10), St
SI Lawrence's
Lawnerror's (27-0)
(27-0) and
cud
Scots Warwick
Crnnbrenk
Cranbrook (41-3). Meralo
Morale improved
improved in
in the
the around
second troll
half
at
wilt.
of the
the nrrsoo
seasonrenriltieg
resulting in
in isrprrrved
improved morgien
margins arid
and a win.
Tho forwards
farerordn had
hod a great
gront 'tight
'tiglrt five'
live' in thu
of M
V
The
the frrnrn
form of
Front,
10Rhydderch,
liltydderck,JIMcDonald,
Mcflnnatd,A.
Korr, T.
T. Poole,
Fault, B.
Freer, R
A. Kerr,
Blnettiotd
Orrro. Woalsrr
agilo group
gruap of
of
Blomfield and C. Green.
We also had no
an agile
crprble
capable bane
loosefor'aatds
forwardsininC.D.Speaonr,
Spencer,S.S.McMoslon,
McMaster, F.
F.
Willon
Borry, A. Gibson,
Oibsoo,
Witten and 1.
J. Hoopor.
Hooper. The
The hacks:
backs; 10.
R. Berry,
Cow, I.
Fishrr, S.
S. Row
Row and
artd J.J. Pearson;
Pearsae;
J. Gow,
J. Mchlmrdy,
McHardy, J.J.Fisher,
hogan aa little
little weakly
o'oahly in defence
rtnfeneobut
bat markedly
marhodly improved
improved
began
asthn
as the sensoaptogrrsnrd.
season progressed.Quito
Quiteafew
a fewhrryn
boyspboyrd
played gowns
games
witlr the
ho First
First XV.
XV
wills
F. Witten captained rhe
nide in
in Second
Second Term
Torm and
aadD.
the side
D. Spencer ir
in Third
Third Term.
Term. Tho
The boson's
season'sgamer
gamesrrlbectod
reflectedthe
thefocI
fact
that you
ynu only get
gel out
oat of
of your
yost game what you
you are
atnrvilling
willing
to pat
put into it - hopefslty
hopefully this well-learned lessen
lesson will
metro
holl-t artd
aunt year.
year.
mean a better
and morn
more aOmpolitivr
competitive aeo.son
season next
Maclist Oates,
Ooter, Curretr
Martin
Coach
16A Rugby
Team members: Chcales
Allen. Paul Allen
Allon (Vice
(Vim CapCharles Allen,
bin),
tnstio
tain),Donald
DonaldBanks,
Banks,Macray
MurrayBarthobomonv,
Bartholomew, Justin
Ciopemen
Bans
Copemen (Captain), David
David Coltonitl,
Cotterill, Scott
Scott1-barns,
Harris, Ross
Lorston,
Liddlo, Angus
Angus Mackenzie,
Mackoazir, Andrew
Larsson, Stephen Liddle,
Marshall.
Ban Mingay,
Mingay. Andrew
Marshall, Mark
Mark MoClnlbond,
McClelland, Ben
Morgon-Jooen,
Morgan-Jones, Liom
Liam Noate,
Neale, Anthony
Anthony Phdttiegirrn,
Piddington, Brad
Snnsau,
Stomsnt Woodhill.
Woudhill.
Sanson, Ctrds
ChrisWobatrn,
Walshe, Stewart
D.
tnt XV
kttt',ns
16A
Rugby
lb. a Row:
lk,s
'-nm. S.M.
305 Woodhill,
Boast' -.1S.5rs.,,r,
Harris
D.ta
B.Bartholomew,
.va,o..., r D.
n' am..0 Banks,
D.
W. 7,-brat
Cotterill, C.
M.G.
Back
Mtddbo
Rum: A. Mangoa-.hoetrr,
A.!!. Mackenzie,
SlnefarnnaigB.J.
BJ. Mirrgey,
B.J. Sanson,
Sorroarr,L.H.
LII. Neale
Neota
Middle Row:
Morgan-Jones, A.H.
Mingay, R.S. Lor'oaort,
Larsson, B.J.
AR.
C.!!
MrC.S.
CS. Blond
(Captoirt( Mr
Mr R.I.
RI. Hyde
Saot,rd:
AR. Marotnat(
Marshal( C.
WAbhor:,
Allen, Mr
Blood (Couch),
(Coach), I.E.
J.L. (bnpornarr
Copeman (Captain),
Hyde
Seated:
(Coach),
(Coach), PA.
PA. Allrr,
Allen,D.K
D.K.Botnnde
Bourke
S.L.L. Lidrhbc,
Liddle, MA.
Abocrrt:
S.L.L.
MA. McClelland,
rhlcCbchlarna(A.St.C.
ASIC. Piddington,
Piddirrgtont, Mr
Mr T
I. Windsor
Wtrtdoer
Absent:
Pogo
Page 76
I
T/re
1995
The Arnenidotrarr
Annidalian 1995
The
Thetones
teamplayed
playedStrom
Shore first nod
and lost conviueiogly
convincingly 3-4b.
3-46.
Wo
We thro
thenplayed
playedSydney
SydneyHigh
High01athorns
homeand
andwoo
won37-S
37-0iss
in
an
an excellent
excellent display
display of
of phase
phase rugby.
rugby. We
We lost
lost oarrosvly
narrowly
nOtes
thattosoScots
SeatsWarwick
Warwick14-15
14-15and
caddrew
drew10-10
10-il with
after that
St
St Lswreoncs.
Lawrences.Ira
In Sydney we played
played Cnanhwok
Cranbrook and
and lost
lost
7-10
7-10 in
in the
the last
last seconds
seconds of
of the
the match.
match. At
At home
home we
we dedefeated
aed thea
feated Lismere
Lismore 17's
I7's 7-5 and
then last
lost so
to Downlands 5.
019 though
thoagh improved significantly
signilieontly from
horn the previous year.
yeas.
The
The team entersd
entered a scorns
sevens side
side in
in the
the local
local comyrlilion
competition
sad
and wan
wontlreir
their division.
division.
The
lion
The flisal
final game, against
against Jueys,
Joeys, in
inSydney
Sydneysaw
sawencore
a scoreline
of
of 13-29.
13-29. Though
Though the
the welch
matchwoo
was loot
lost TAS dossincted
dominated
the last qnoesee,
sanningtwo
two tries
tries to
to nil.
nil. The main emquarter, scoring
emphasis
phasis this
this Season
season was an
on boll
ball ecteotine
retention is
in moislo
mauls and
ord
body
body height.
height. We
We worhcd
worked hondas
hard at thin
this and defsated
defeated SydSydney
exorllrat display.
ney High with an excellent
display.
Othnr
Other close
close metclses
matches were only
only so
so dne
due to
to rho
the skill
skill ionimpeovemonts
trom this season.
sensor. With
provements shown by this team
With ininreessed
creasedwotority
maturitysod
andrhssught
thought chont
about tacdcnl
tacticalodvcsstage
advantage
the
denrlop into an
unimpressive
the sqaad
squad slsonld
should develop
impressive open
open level
level
unit
unit next yerr.
year. Thenks
Thanks gate
go toTim
TimWindsor
Windsorood
and Riohcrd
Richard
Hyde hsr
ago group Ibis
for the vslccblc
valuableassistaisce
assistance in
in Ilsis
this age
this
year.
Awands
psessutrd to Peal/allen
Awards were presented
Paul Allen(medallion
(medallionfor
forSCSI
Best
and fniresl,
fairest),D000ld
DonaldBooks
Banks (certificate
(certificate for
for Most
Most tenImproved
(cenifioate for
for Most
Most
proved Forrsard),
Forward), Aedeem
Andrew Maashnll
Marshall (certificate
Improved Back)
Bsok) and
cud/andrew
(rertifinote
Andrew Morgan-Jones (certificate
for Best and Fairest
ycirest Back).
Bock).
CSrio
Blood, Coach
Csonh
Chris Blood,
16B Rugby
Team members:
Lee Brand, James
members: Damon
DamonBoasoke,
Bourke, Lee
James
Cocheasa,
DavidCotterill
Cottorill(Vice
(VicnCaptain),
Captain), Sam
Sam Dutton,
Dalton,
Cochran, David
Ben Dyer,
Dyes, Guy
Gny Fisneny,
Jouathoo Grigg,
lseigg, Andrew
Fitzroy, Jonathan
Gniffithn,
SupKingdom,
Kingdssm,Doug
DougLisle,
Lisle.Andrew
Andww Marshall,
Marshall,
Griffiths, Jay
Tout
Snssson(Captain),
(Captoia),Tom
low
Tom MaLeish,
McLeish, Bill Moonr,
Moore, Brad Sanson
WyIhes.
Wythes.
Early in the season the tones
ylsyrd Shore iu
team played
in Sydoey
Sydney
Ihough
lout 0-72.
5.72. Worocevannd
dofont
though lost
We recovered the weak
week aBcs
after to defeat
Sydoey
al home
home 22
22 -10.
-IS. We
Wr then played
played Scots
Scott
Sydney High at
Wnswiok
15.27 away, SI
Lnwrneco'u 0-32
1-32 at
at home
howe and
red
Warwick 15-27
St Lawrence's
Creohr:sssk
13.16 away.
sway. ,°s]l
ofthese
thesr matches
mntehrs were
Cranbrook 13-16
All of
were hard
hard
fnogtst
and quite
qeite close,
olosr, despite
drspilr scorehines.
fought and
scorelines.
The pattern continued against Downlcods
Downlands whew
where she
the side
led for Ihe
loot 9-19. This
the fisst
first half thengh
though ennotaohly
eventually lost
watch
conches and
aud supporters
uopportnw that the
Ihe team
trues
match ocnvissced
convinced coaches
has improved significantly
significantly since
since last
last seonne.
season. The fiool
final
watch
lacy's iu
0.5.
match ogniest
against Seals
Scots01
at Joey's
in Sydsmy
Sydney fissished
finished 0-0.
The
Tho squad
squad played
played inter-house
inter-house rugby
rugby during
during Term
Term III
Ill and
cud
risseens divisino
end Tom
Tern
a sixteens
division campetisino.
competition. Gop
Guy Fitoeny
Fitzroy and
Wythos
Wythes mess
were very
very irnynossinc.
impressive.
lhn banks
euThe
backs mew
were nitnmd
altered aa lot
lot theongbs,ut
throughout the urnuon,
season, unlssrlurotcly.Tl:o
forward played well and alwoys
fortunately.
The forward
always matched
uppositine
opposition sidw.
sides. Most
Most nf
of the boys wilt
will show plenty of
promise egnin
cent prnr.
again next
year.
Asvcrds
wren presented
Awards were
presented tu
toDavid
DavidColtneill
Cotterill(modathiou
(medallionfoe
for
Best and
snd fniwst),
Sunmu (oertifiaets
fairest), Bead
Brad Sanson
(certificate for Moss
Most imImpeeved
assdDamon
Dameu Bourke
Banehe (certificate
(certificate for
fee
proved Ponward)
Forward) and
Meat Improved tOrch).
Most
Back).
Chris
Chris Bheoa(
Blood, Cossnh
Coach
V
l.issedrrl5ARcgby
Under 15A Rugby
2Sf.
JR. Pike
Pikr
S.M.Lellhnnd
Lollback,CM.
C.H.Eros;
Ross,AT
ATRirsesin,;
Runnier;C.S.
C.S.Sobry,
Sabry,SR.
S.R.Misclsrt)
Mitchel(D.J.
D.J.Bs-ossslcy.
Bromley, J.R.
C.
Cl4ftrss,
H.M.
Msnc/sol(AJ.
CshI,J.L.
J.L.McKid,
Mrtcid,J.G.
PG. Poulos,
Passlcu,E.G.
E.G.Roberts
Rnhrras
CFVClifton,
H.M.
Mitchell,
A.J. Cull,
R.W
J.E. Payne
Pstyns (Vice-Captain),
(VlcoCapeoiy), Mr/a.
C. Law,
G.S. Harris
Harrtr (Coach),
R.W.Mslhgsans,
Mulligan, J.E.
Mr MC.
Lotz,J.A.
J.A.Flrschos;
Fletcher;Pc/s
Mr G.S.
(Coach),
Ed.
EA.Bhansfiold,
Blomfield, IA.
JA.chassIS
Groutt
Bnehflr:e:
Back Row:
Fhun
First Ease:
Row:
Soatnd:
Seated:
TlsoAs-rusdaliass
1995
The Armidalian 1995
'
Page 77
Pagsr
L.
14A XV Rugby
nacOifoiv:
Back Row:
Snored;
Seated:
AM.
U.S. Schmidt,
acurriioi,G.H.Oxley,
U.it.Uuley,D.S.
ccc.Siyali,
,s,yar,H.R.
aIR.Hamel;
House,;B.T.
B.T O'Suiirvae, C.J.
Ci. Auto
A.M.Cecrr-au,
Cochran, C.L.
Bath
L.M. Thysdale,
D,yodrle, AR.
/f5rtlrro,A.A.
A.A.Cohen,
Ca/ro,W.G.
WG.
A.R.Wit/tar
White, RAW
R.J.W.Dcste,
Done,Mr
MrC.
G.Wi//roars
Williams(Cure/i),
(Coach),M.R.C.
M.R.C.14thes,
Ruege
Burge
Under 15 Rugby
iSA
13A XV
XV Rugby
Iniriolly
Initially player ar,mbees
numbers did not look pronrining
promising for this
age group with riverol
'weigh tsp"
severalplaycre
playerscrpring
opting to "weigh
up" to
Term:
Wrtts, Stuvua
Team: Ph//tip
Phillip Wiffee,
Witten, Stuvon
Steven Watts,
Steven Rens,
Rees, Alex
Rena,
Tim McDonald,
McDonald, Charlie
Charhr Ross,
Russ, Nicholas
N/choice Marchant,
Marchest,
Rees, Tim
Jordan Horroy,
Hum/sitWyllie,
Wy//ic,Jonathan
Jencthon Rhydderch,
Rhyddeech,
Henry, Hamish
Chris Warfield
Watftutd (C),
((i, Simon
Jefftey,
Simon Ruse
Rose (VC),Acduuw
(VC), Andrew Jeffrey,
James Phillips, Sam Wood, Simon Wand,
Wood, Alex Sntiih,
Smith,
Rum
Kess Maiofni/a,
Marstella, Adani
AdamI-ha/i.
Hall.
She
Ulb'u, but ultimately 24 buys
the U16's,
boys rug/stored
registered eoabl/og
enabling
one team
term to be confirmed
eurfirroed for
for the
the U15's.
UlS's.
Trainiog
Training in the
the early
err/p part
putt of the
the season
serum erveoled
revealed a lack
lark
of confidence
coofidreor is/he
in thefirst
firstgown
gameoguisol
against Short
Shoreio
in Sydnoy
Sydney
but the
lire players
pioyrrs soon
sero rrolised
trot they
they had
trod the
lire ability.
rb/lily.
realised that
This
This led
led to
touoe
oneofofthe
thehigirligirts
highlightsofofShe
thescram
season the
the dotfol/owing
wrek when
rrheo the
lie team
loomdefeated
drfoatrdSydney
SydecyHigh
Highinicr
lowing week
a
spiritrd
seasoc
spirited nod
and determined moteh.
match. Tlrrergiruot
Throughout tile
the season
the feewords
geert deteemiortion
forwards displayed great
determination red
andoiler
often01st
out
rocked
ard oat
packs. The
Tkr backs
hurks retorucked and
out moo/rd
mauled biggut
bigger packs.
sponded well to advice from Mr
Mr Lotz
LOS and
red developed
iotoosousd
into a soundroonrog
runningbrob
backl/re
lineaithoogh
althoughdefence
defencewoo
was a
core
era in unvenal
mulchesand
rod is
is one
oar aspert
concern
several matches
aspect mb/cit
which will
will
hopefully improve with player
ployesmaturity.
mrtmity. Overall,
Overall, 1995
1ff 5
was a rewording
rewarding season.
season.
GrrrstH,rrrro
&M
MLotp
Grant Harris &
Lotz, Core/leo
Coaches
14 A Rugby
Aitheogh
Although the
the team
team strrfgied
struggledfee
formost
mostof
ofShe
the season
ofoinst
murk iargnt,
slroofet rod
bums, the
thu
against much
larger, stronger
and .suprrior
superior teams,
boys
brst under
codre very difficult
difficult circumcirromboys aiwryo
always gave their best
stances.
toll terms.
stances. Doe
Due to
to the
the lack
lack of
of players
players foe
for two full
teams,
plus
mary keys
plus injury or othor
other lack of availability, many
boys
booked-up,
backed-up, playing one
eon and
undoa half
half en
or two gamns
games mb/uk
which
showed
showed coon/lest
excellent commitwrnL
commitment.
Ru
As the coach I would like to tkrok
thank the
the school
school for
for the
the
oppretucify
opportunity to rearh
coachagria
againibis
thisyear,
year,the
thestuff
staff foe
for thu/c
their
fnirndukip
cud support and pathica/otty
Sum Coupland,
Coup/rod,
friendship and
particularly Sam
my
crock. I would also like to
Ia thank
tkosk the parpotmy 055/s/cot
assistant coach.
nets
rod the boys for their
ents fur
for their suppori
support of the team and
commitment
commitment over ra difficult
difficult season.
season.
With on
wrap heavy
seraor
so many
heavy looses
losses rkn
the highlight of the season
wos
wia itvne
offs Harbour
F/arbors in the
thu final
f/sal of the
was a S-ti
5-0 win
over Coffs
New
New Sag/med
England Jon/on
Junior Curs/vol
Carnival aftur
after boo/rig
having kern
beenbuoturt
beaten
by them
them 12-10
/2-10 in
is an earlier
rorlirt game.
by
U
G W/i//orr,o,
Williams, Coon/i
Coach
Page
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78
Thn
ream had considerable
onasidunahictalent
blast and peruotial
oat/while
The team
potential and
while
mare
nunmore games
games wore
were lost
lost thun
than lace,
won, lhe
the moigins
marginsmann
were usually close, the p/ayers
wos
players never gave sp
up nod
and the epic/i
spirit was
uxce/lutit.
Strung/hawere
mum/n
un forward
farward play nod
serums;
excellent. Strengths
in set
and scrums;
weokorsurs
weaknesses in
in marking
marking and
and tackling,
tackling, on
or in nor
not ronugit
enough
cagorooss
far the
iho ball.
halt.
eagerness for
Significantly, whrea
mrs always
always
where the
the learn
team was heuSen
beaten itit was
in f/in
whem p0/0mw
urn conceded
eorundod sad
the first half where
points were
and lire
the ploy.
playrrs
ers oirwed
clawed bock
back nespnctrbihty
respectability in the
thu end,
nod, as
ce/u
in the
theganrus
games
ago/not
Skirec,Scots
Sorb Wuewiok
Duwotosds. Thu
against Shore,
Warwick and Downlands.
The best
best
were thu
the c/eon
close oars
onesagainst
againstHigh,
High,Ceaubrook
Cranbrookarid
and
games were
Sr
Laornacr's. The term
St Laurence's.
team ceetrialy
certainlyimpeoved
improved daring
during the
the
arman
frxtamr
season and
and would
would haro
have appmcicied
appreciated aa tow
few mane
more fixtures
/0
in secund
second term.
Most cussisinof
consistent perfarmurs
performers nmocgst
amongst ihn
the furwcrdu
forwards web
were
irorthon Rhydderek,
Jonathon
Rhydderch, lurdan
JordanHenry
Henryaud
andPit/I//p
Phillip Witfea
Witten
(Slocon
twoswas
wasunfortunately
rotenorately sidelined
sidelinedfor
fornaumber
(Steven Rees
a number
of the gomm).
Russ, Chris Wunfirld,
games). Simm
Simon Rose,
Warfield, Andrew
Jeffrey and Sam Wood
Wood were
were the
the must
most cnoninfent
consistent amongst
amongsl
ku backs.
the
Ken
Ken Laogford-Srortk,
Langford-Smith, Coorir
Coach
Rugby 12's
Tarm
Team mcmhrrs,
members: Thomrs
Thomas Abbott,
Abbott, Stepheo
Stephen lbood,
Blood, Petes
Peter
Cr/np,
Jcmcs
Crisp, Peter Eon/nigh,
Eveleigh, Will Gm/raw,
Graham, Soon
Sven Hatnis,
Harris, James
heath,
Heath, James
James Lrw,Aedrnm
Lew, AndrewLisle,
Lisle,lash
JoshMcncknar,
Marchant,OnonGeordir
Mutray, Rats
die Marohanl.
Marchant, Angus Murray,
Ross Ridgmny,
Ridgway, Jonathan
Rafuta,
Ro/lason (Captain), Murk
A/nc SpenSpa::Rofeta, Atm
Tim Rollason
Mark S/el,
Sirl, Alex
roe,
cer, Brian Turner,
Tasner, James
Jomns Waugh
Wrugh (Vice Captain).
Tm
The Urden
Under t2's
12'shave
haveitod
hadaaponfirolarly
particularly scruensful
successful seaseason winning
ent of their
the/n seven
seven games
gomes against
against some
winning fosre
four out
stenog
nppasit/ou. Tha
path/ru.
strong opposition.
The display of nutural
natural tn/not,
talent, particuThrAetoidahoit
The
Armidalian 1995
and we
we look
00k
larly
thisago,
age,Eros
has bo
been very
very 000rruraging
encouraging and
it
rip at dti
fnrrvord
this age
age group
group emerging
emerging as
as the
the1st
lot XV
XV in
in the
ire
forward to this
year
The first
first game
game of
of the
th eserson
U win
year 2011).
2000. The
season sew
saw 0013
an 83-0
win
over
andaaconvincing
convincingwin
winover
overour
oarown
own13Bs
We the
ho
over Strom
Shore and
folltrwing
following week. A narrow
narrow loss
loss to
to Scorn
Scots Warwick,
Warwick, 3-U,
3-0,
followod,
Icon's forwards proving to be
br too strong in
followed, Scot's
Strom
red lineout
linnoatplay.
play.TAS
lASwas
teasunable
uttablotosocanorrtrgh
scrum and
to secure enough
bail
trod our backs.
ball to feed
Tire
toned robin carnivals in
The 12's went on to win two round
Tamwarih
in playing looms
Prow Downlands
Onweloeds
Tamworth and
and Armidt
Armidale
teams from
schirrrl
iouirg the
kr first
15-0. Some
Settee
school losing
first haif5-I
half 5-0and
andtim
the sccmrod
second 15-0.
raceiirntbrckiog
excellent backingfrom
from lomAbbolt,
Tom Abbott,Mark
MarkSin
Sirland
and Will
Will
Orchom
Graham hnld
held the
the serro.
score hr
to 20-0 while
while James
JamesLow
Lewonede
made
excellent breaks.
some nacoliont
beraks.
Tito coolest
coolest character
character on
on the
the field
field was
menJames
JamesHeath
Hrrth at
at
The
irlback who
fullback
whowas
wasaSic
able10tocatch
catchtime
the ball aedno
under groat
great prospressara and
a d Iron
sure
then cake
make20
20metros
metresbefore
beforeodflnading.
offloading.
The
The,team
teamwas
wasably
ably led
led by
by Tim
Tim Rollason
iSoiiasoo at
at half
half back
back
who must
dust hr
who
be coogrataiated
congratulated arc
as aplayer
player with
with tore
true nportssportsmaoship. Tim
Em won
Jamas Waugh
Wnogh in
is the
Ike forformanship.
was assisted by James
mast consistent
enenisirot and dedicated player.
wards, a most
Thc team
learn was hrrnoared,
bed as
anneThe
honoured, iris
thisseason,
season,totoimcvo
have had
cocaoah, Miss
Miss Tina
l'ioa Chapman,
Chapuran. who
who last
irstooesoe
coach,
season repnnserlrd
represented
Natirrnat Rugby
Rugby team.
Australia in
in the
the Open
OpenWomerms'
Womens' National
Hcrorgrrt'saiioaai
shills have
have been
boonaagreat
Her
organisational and
and tecireicni
technical skills
great
aStrt to
to the
itt team
asset
team Ibis
this year.
Coegnateirlionstotoall
alone
Congratulations
on amosi
most snecrssful
successful neasso.
season.
Tim
agatttst St
Ii lgnniiuo
biThe final game against
Ignatius College proved a fit-
Awards were
wowmade
madetotothe
rhofollowing:
telemieg:
Awards
ting end to a most nnjayabio
snmoo. Although
Altkeaglt insiag
enjoyable season.
losing
St-iS
31-15the
thetram
teamcnmbined
combinedhke
likenever
neverb000re
before to
to porfnrm
perform
fto
tram game played all
cii season.
the boot
best team
Oulsiartdirig
porformarons were
wow made
mcdoby
byJames
Jrmcr Lew
Lrw at
Outstanding performances
lion
eighth, Merk
five-eighth,
Mark Sin
Sirl at
at outside
outside centre, and the demon
Jomes
Lrm (medallion
(medathen for Eoeellent
Achievement)
James Lew
Excellent Achievement),
Merk Sirl (certificate
(acrklicate kmr
OotslandingAchievement
Achievement -Mark
for Outstanding
bock). James
James Wauch
Waeeh (certificate
(oeciifiaale for
for Outstanding
Ootstaodiog
back),
macbier,
Wilt Graham,
Grnhrm, nt
tackler, Will
at hevokamny.
breakaway.
Achievement - ferwoed)
forward) red
and Tim
Tim Rollasan
Rollason(cerhifivare
(certificate
foeSSportsmanship).
mnrtuoanslriml.
for
I
. ('l.rrperramr,
Coacfrcr
tilt ttroe,,r,,
Bill
Hyman, Tina
Chapman, Coaches
t
mad XV
Xt'Ftrigtrt
13A
Rugby
Back Rca'.
Row:
FirutRoen
First Row:
Seotedr
Seated:
AJ.
Rtiyddctctm,
J. Rem
A.J.Hail,
Hall, I.E
J.E Herrty
Henry,iL
J.C.
Rhydderch,P.1
P.1.Wittner,
Witten, A
A.J.
Rees
S.R. Wood,
Wend, AR
AR Smith,
Smith,N.J.A.
NJ.A. Marchant,
Moral cot, C.A.M.
C.A.M.Ross,
Rena,T.J.
P.1.McDonald,
McDoirairiH.A.143dlie
HA. ll)Slin
S.R.
SI!. leer.
1k Workeld.
(Caortrl.S.C.
OCRose,
lone S.R.
SIt Watt
S.H.
Rees,'I.MI
S.M. Wood.
Wood, C.R.
Warfield,Mr
MrK.
K. Lorigfnrd-Steidt
Langford-Smith (Coach),
Watts,
not.,
J.R.A. Phillips
Jjrr
Jiurro
Under
Rugby Team
'rrdr',12llRsg'
BoekRetw
1mm R.H.
RH. Ridgmeay,
A.i).br.Murray,
Mrtrr'oy,
iL Rofeta,
Rcfeeo,S.S Harris,
Hat'rir, J.J.
ii. Mote/torte
Back Row: J.
J.J.I. Lew,
Ridgway, A.D.N.
J.L.
Marchant
Ff101
Rob: AD. Sperreo
0.1. Marehotit,
SR. Blood
Bioed
First Row:
Spencel;PA.
PA.CrAp,
Crisp,MEU
M.W.SimS,
Sirl, G.R.
Marchant, MB.
MB. Trc'rrer;
Turno; S.R.
denied:
J.D. Heeilt,
(Caprain),Mr
Mr WE.
WE. Hyman
Hyrnorr(Coach),
(Coach),
Seated:
Heath, P.C.
P.C.Eceieiglt,
Eveleigh,SIN.
TN. Rniiocomr
Rollason (Captain),
fL
(VkrwCapiotrt, J.J WC. Graham,
Creftoto.T.L.M.
ELM. Abbott
J.C.Wamrgh
Waugh (Vice-Captain),
Abbott
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Soccer
Pc a'XI
VtSoccer
'in,
First
tat Gaden,
.& itfl C.R.
Ca PRow:. P.R.
1 0Mackenzie,
Us '''. D.N.
Back
t',' Griffin,
t,','i ',D.W.
I' a Croft,
t n/I.A.R.
.1/1Penfold,
Pc,,Jald,
,toat SOc.
C.C
Angell,
S.O.C.O.aa,,
Oxley,
Ri.
Thnerrns
R.J. Thomas
Soared.'
P Sanrayar4
(Hoodtttootoo).RI
P.J.
Arrnnnef
MrR.K.
Seated:
Santayati, M.
M.S/rh-ego,
Shiraga, Mr
Mr K.
K. Ler.g'for-d-Srniah
Langford-Smith (Headmaster),
Anstock,
MT
R.K.
Br'ierfkec
(Coach),.J.B.
J.B.Newbury,
Non/any, E.
N. Lou
Lw,
Brindley (Coach,.
1st X
XI
The 1995 season for the let
1st Xi
XIIras
has bran
been botlr
both long and
rewanheg.
rewarding. The
The scores
seasonspanned
spanned55months
monthscansisling
consisting01
of
18 matches inaludiag
treat cornincluding retreat
school and
and 2nd
2nd Divisirro
Division local
compolitian
petition games.
games. This
Thisyear
yearthe
the1st
balD
XI saw many new
sew team.
faces.
However, this
thisdid
didnot
nothorn
hamper
us in any tvay
way as we
we
Hawever,
per no
qtriolaly
drvntepedinto
intoaawell
welldrilled
drilledunit.
soil. The
The team,
tesm,
quickly developed
when rr
at fell
full errenglir,
strength, had few
fnw weaknesses
weaknesses and
and became
beoatee
a very formidable ants
rho season
season progressed.
prngttssed.
unit an
as the
The anneal
annual etetapelition
competition between TAS and Crenbrnnh
Cranbrook In
to
cnetnstThr
to started
startad with
with the
the first
intl
contest TheNottingham
NottinghamParent
Forest Pta
Plate
of two matcher
matches ol
at lAS.
TAS.With
Withthe
thehewn
homeWooed
groundadvanadvanrage
tenetdad the highest ever victory
viotory between
between the
the
tage TAS recorded
two teams
teams with
with aa 6-0
5-0win.
win.This
Thiswas
wasevery
a very notable
achievement as the Cranbrook
consisted of
nehievemenl
Crrnbrnnh side Consisted
at both
beth
CAS and State reprmeorarive
representative players. The return game
is
in Sydney unluckily
aolnekity saw
saw us
astern
lose 4 pleyris
players prior to the
the
geme.
Stilt TAS fought
fonghl bravely
bravrly in the hot
hat Conditions
to
game. Still
conditions to
Ireld
Craebaeoh to
to aa 1-1
1-1 draw.
dmw.With
Withan
anaggregate
aggeegrlr score
score
hold Cranbrook
of 7-1 in
is faveur
favour of
of TAS
TAS wr
we rngaiond
regained Thr
The Nsttirrgham
Nottingham
Fareat
wr bed
Forest Plate which we
had lost in 1994.
Whilst in Sydney on
as oar
lee also played
our cranbaunla
Cranbrook trip we
oa very
vrey talented
talentedSt
StAndrows
team.Playing
Playingon
neta very onAndrews team.
unfrvoerabln
favourable ground
genoodwe
westruggled
stteggledtotoa awell
wellearned
tamed1-1
i-i
dram.
Xl remain
remain undefeated
nodefeeled in school
draw. Thin
This saw the 151
1st XI
games fee
srnnee.
for the season.
For the majanity
majority af
of tire
the season TAS
TAS errslnstnd
contested the lanaI
local
competition which
which nensistad
consisted of
of SO
10 teams.
2nd Division nnmprlitiee
The first half of the season
semen TAS played 8g games,
gomes, winwile
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singS.
ning 5,dmmirg
drawingI1and
andlosing
losing2.
2.Onr
Our best
best perfarmanee
performance
eamr
came with
with aa 6-8
6-0 win
win ever
over Lasts.
Easts. TIte
The second half of the
season was diffieotl
difficult an
as we suffered from many
roeayrntrrrextennyc
tisal sin
sive injavien.
injuries. Dan
Our final
six games
games inelnded
included 44 wins
wins and
and22
lemes.
losses. At
Al rhn
the conclusion ad
of the regular season we had
finished in third pesitino
position rod
and went
went note
on tothe
thesemi-/StInts.
semi-finals.
TAS met Norlhn
Norths in
is tire
the semi-finals and were prepared
prepared
lane
Thr grme
for a competitive
competitive gnmn.
game. The
game Inland
turned ant
out In
to be
be an
an
nolanlay
unlucky rffoie
affair Pot
for or
us as
as Nerrlas
Norths goula
goals come
camefnorn
from henri
hand
balls and
and penalties.
penalties.TAS
lAS fought
fought to
to the
he end and
and unfortuanfotla'
natrly lest
nately
lost a elese
close match
match 3-2
3-2 ending
ending oar
our season
season premupremaleer
ture tenet
to ourenpnrtnlr'ens.
expectations.
lot Xl
indiThe 1st
XI fan
for 1995 cunsisrod
consisted of many lalceleat
talented indilearn players.
ptryrra. A goad
viduals and team
good nedrentandieg
understanding mm
was
hetweart the
the players
ployerswhich
whichwas
wasaamajor
majar contribcnelribformed between
uting
the team's
success. This year's team was
cling factor
faatsr to abc
tram's sueness.
PeteivkAenloeh
(Captain), Michinari
MichinariSlrimgn
(Vice CapCap'
Patrick
Anstock (Captain),
Shiraga (Vice
lain), Cristian
CrirtiaeAageli,
DavidCroft,
Croft,Paul
Pad Gaden,
Cadre, Duncan
Dances
tain),
Angeli, David
Gniths, Justin
lostin Kim, Briar
Griffin,
Brian Luru,
Lam, Edward Lou,
Lau, Charles
Macbeanie, James
fames Newbury,
Nrwbnry, Stewart Onlny,
Mackenzie,
Oxley, Asdrnrv
Andrew
Pnirfeld and
and Prathan
Prathea Santayati.
Sanlaynli.
Penfold
TIte
errngrntelared for
foetheir
thrir dedication
drdicatiee nod
The team mesa
must be congratulated
and
coach and
commitment. Our
Ocr thanks to Mr Brindley,
Briedlep, our
onecauch
suhslitale
far Sin
lime and
and effort
elterl both an
substitute pinyor,
player, for
his time
on and aff
off
tSr
ef the 1st
lsr Xl,
the field. On behalf of
XI, I'd like to with
wish all
fttlnre
the best
best for the future.
future mover
soccertnarssv
teams the
PnrrickAernnoe.tt,
Cnpinitt
Patrick
Anstock, Captain
The
1905
The Ar'reridafiar,
Armidalian 1995
Under 16 A
TheTAS
The TASidA's
16 A'ssocceeteann
soccer teamhad
hadanotheasaceensful
another successful seaseason in theArmidale
Compehtinv.
the ArmidaleDistrict
DistrictJueninr
Junior Soccer Competition.
The
The teem
team stcetod
started the season slowly, struggling
struggling without
without
plryers
players because
because of
of nommitmeats
commitments to
to UPS
GPS athletics
athletics but
but
the team's form returned witit
pleyers and
end we soon
with these players
headed tIre
points' table.
tohtr.
the points'
Losing
lb A's
Losing only a few games daring
during the season, the 16
A's
found
MinorPremiers
Peetntts at the end of the
thr
found themselves Use
the Minor
routtds.
rounds. We were disappointed Intone
to lose use
our home-ground
home-ground
advauloge
rood-finals, playing at Elizahoth
advantage in the semi-finals,
Elizabeth Park
u' TAS.
TAS
unread of.t at
instead
As
he standard
As tire
the sars,re
season progeeosed
progressed the
standard of
of sneene
soccer played
by the team
term improved dramatically, to the point
pnier where
they are enusidored
notions grand
grand final
beat rontendoru
considered serious
contenders if they
In
nrcany
anyluck
lackwith
withthem
thornatatall.
all.While
Whila the
tha path
path to
to the
the
have
Grrnd
difficult through
thesagh having
having to
to play
ploythe
ho
Grand Final will be difficult
undefeated
in the
the semi finals, the
undefeated mi000
minor poamiens
premiers in
the roam's
team's
pnethemaace
anddetermination
determinationisinatatapeak
and the
the game
game
performance and
a peak and
will
will ha
be ac
onensf
ofthe
theheut
best of
of the
the neonun.
season.
It should be noted
soled that although this
thin is
inca
an under fourtwo
teen side
side the
the majotity
majority of
of players
players are
are only thiateoa
thirteen and
will be eligible foe
thin division
disisino next
nest year, making them
for this
thrtram
the team tohcatnen.tycar.
to beat next year.
1'
16A Soccer 101s
Back Row: PH. Manners, WI. Wain, S.C. Blake, H.J.C. Bridge, H. White
M.Wflmrscttn,
P Jasrroerdnurnprablrntrg,
Wore
(Cupnaimn),
M.W. Amzetts,
P Jamroenbunprakhong,S,L,
S.L.
Watts
(Captain),Mm
Mr (f.1.J.
G.I.J. Front
Frost(Coaclr),
(Coach, P.R.
P.R.
Seated:
Sozsedt
Gaderr(Vice-Captain),
(hlec-L'rsptoiul,J.EB.
fEB. Crago,
Crugo, J.R.
JR. Edrnorrda.
Gaden
Edmonds.
C.R.R.
,4hoerttr
C.R.R.Dormoldnsr,
Donaldson
Absent:
Unfortunately, in
in thr
the finals
finals we
we 1nlayod
played against
a team
Unfortunately,
cpainntotnanr
who
beater as previously
precioonly and
and we
we narrowly
narrowly lost
lest 2-1
2-I
who mod
had beaten
in
in aa elate
closegame
gamewhere
whereall
allptnynd
played well.
well. The
The bent
best players
rhnonghool
Peal Gaden,
Gaden, Mark
Monk Annetts
Aonttts
throughout the
the newtso
season noano
were Paul
ummd
PhilipManners.
Manners.
and Philip
Thanks must
want go to George Frost
Prosr for
far coaching
coaching us
onso
soc.
so sucnensfnlly
rho past
pantfew
fewyears
yeses--without
withouthis
hisexperience
rxprrtenca
cessfully for the
our
our sorcesses
successes might
might not
not hove
have been achieved.
Sammy
Woten,Captain
Captoer
Stuart Watts,
Under 14 A
Team wembersr
members: David Aonetts,
Annetts, lemon
James Barlow, Philip
Bell,
Ian Croft,
Crab,
Bell, Chris
Chris Braucot,
Brunner,Kick
Kirk Csrriogtott-Flcntings,
Carrington-Hastings, Ian
Simon
Ninholas Smith,
Smith, RiRiSimon Graefield,
Granfield, Leonard
Leonard Knnvit,
Kamit, Nicholas
chord
Symunds, Sam
Saw Ulrick,
Utriek, Jason
Jc'arn
chard Sneenhy,
Sneesby, Nr,thov
Nathan Symonds,
Whittley
Whittley (Coptnin).
(Captain), Pnreirh
Patrick Wysel.
The
The term
team has
has aa yost
year of
of mixed
mixed fortunes.
fortunes. Thin
This season begrewitlna
gan with agruop
groupofofkids
kidsthrown
throwntogether
togetherfoe
for the
the first
first
limo
time and placed into na nrry
very steang
strong competition.
As a group, the
the playeru
players have
have shown
shown groat
great spirit
spirit rind
and
sprnrtsmumoltip
allyear
yearround.
esand. A
A pleasing
plaasing anacin
of this
sportsmanship all
result of
han been
been aanamber
yareols and officials
nificinls from opposnppnshas
number 01
of parents
hew much
mach they cnjuy
ing teams commenting on how
enjoy the
gamcsugaiustTAS
games
against TAS bacause
because ef
of thrfriendlinons
the friendlinessand
and charcharacter of the TAS players
players and
and yoernts.
parents. Thrnntghout
Throughout the
seuson most
must players had drys
season
days whore
where them
their pnefsemnocn
performance
sum really
really outstanding,
outslnudiag, particularly
preticelanly on
err days
days when key
hey
was
members of rho
comthe team were nnayailrble
unayailable thnosrgh
through commitment to other school netivitier.
activities.
Ion
Crab as gent
occrsinns wade
Ian Croft
goal beeper,
keeper, has on regular occasions
made
peossner and
some npccraculna
spectacular saves under arroetnous
enormous pressure
against all
alt odds.
adds. David
David Annetts,
Annetts, Patrick
Patrick Wyse]
Wysrl and Riagainst
chard Seersby
Sneesby in
in the
the forwards
forwards have
have prrfcerncd
performed welt
well tutogather
gether creating
creating strong
strongsnaring
scoringnypuatanitien
opportunitiesgroan
from nuneverywherr.
ad the
the101's
if l's gnwe
rywhere. The stmngth
strength of
game has come from
rent domination
domination of
of the
the midfield.
midfield. Whilst
Whilst our
our midfield
midfield
a real
pin
peruare
arevery
very small
small compared
campamedtotoour
ncropponents,
opponents, their
players
tenacity,
tenacity, determination
determinationend
andskills
skillsrognmlaely
regularly crippled
crippled srpopposition cttrrehs
nt000f attacks by nsa
attacks and set up strong
our for-
wards. These players
players are
are Jason
Jason Whit
Whittloy,
Simon
tley, Simon
Grarfietd,
Granfield,Nicholas
NicholasSmith
SmithJr&Kirk
KirkCrrringtmrn-Hastiags.
Carrington-Hastings.
The Arm dalian 1995
1995
ThoArasidaline
Pago
51
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karen
Uncle, 14A
Rail,Row:
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t
It-,. J.K.
1k II,
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Back
Kamit, Cf.I Brunnet;
P.J. Bell,
Barlow,
S.R.IUlrick,
N.R.
Symonds
r,. tSr,
sr,,re-.,r,
Seated:
Maced:
1-its'.
hlsoet,N.A.
NA. South,
Me TT.Whittley
tttsrifflrry
(Ceech),RP.
RNSneesby,
Srrecrby D.J.
DJ. Arirretr.rt
S.
P.S. Wysel,
Smith, .f.J.
J.J. Wfriteley,
Whittley, Mr
(Coach),
Annetts, S.
Granfield
Grarrflrld
The
caused us
us some
some problems
problems
lire lack of speed in defence
defencccauscd
curly
is thcscason
early in
the seasonbut
butwith
with close
close marking,
marking, the
the outside
outside
backs, Cheis
runner, Sam Ulrick
Uleick and James linelow
Chris B
Brunner,
Barlow
have literally
literally pulled
pulled some
somecray
verynoted
notedplaycas
playerstotally
totally(tilt
out
base
the gems
gameand
andmode
madethe
thejob
jobofofoue
our1055cc
faster Centre
centre backs
backs
of thu
much cotter.
easier. Phil Bell in nsuoeiotiee
association with Nathan
macli
Symords
Symonds and
and Leonard
Leonard Kamit is
in the
the sciddlo
middle prertnccd
produced
eegular
performoncrs and defence
regular strong performances
defence thur
that sometimes
leti
left the oppenitioc
opposition wondering what hod
had hit them.
Allhoogh
cppoiated,
Although there was easer
never on
an officio!
official captoin
captain appointed,
and most players
players led
led the
the team
teemon
eliot
soars time
time (except
(esccpt
at some
foe
ldpn away such as
ouCranbrook)
ceanbrook On
held co-ordinafor trips
on field
usually called
tion and game play was unoally
callod by
by Jason
Jason Whittley.
Whittley.
issue
Jasonrcodo
reads the game well and his tears
team motes
mates worked
well with him
him on
or this basis.
Terry Whrtrtoy,
Whittley, Cccnli
Coach
Under 12
Throughout lire
the samoa,
season,each
eachhnry
boy won
was encouraged
Thmngbont
encerlragod to
to trial
thorn to
Irreato.
a number of different positions to utlow
allow them
natutowards ofavonrite
a favourite pesitioc.
position.By
By the
the 500amconclurally "lift"
'lift" towards
sine
sion of the sensor
season the
the positions were as tottown:
follows:
ynrrcaeds:
CheiaGlynn-Robinson,
Glyra-Rnhirrsos,Daniel
DanielKuppe;
Rcppr;
Forwards: Chris
Midfirldees:
Midfielders: Ben Godwin,
Godwin, Michoal
Michael Paunch,
Fussell, Jcmcs
James
Hayes, Adam Stmhle
Backs: Lee
Lae
Strahle end
and Nicholas
Nicholas Mactoe;
Manor; Backs:
Reid, Richaed
Leh,nnnn and Daniel i-licks;
Richard Bell, Paul Lehmann
Hicks;
Good all round
esnad players: Stuart
Stand Blond,
Dorrias,
Blood, Mata
Matt Dorrian,
Ewan Waist:
Walsh and Nicholas Grills.
Excellent Dcclkcrping
Goalkeepingperfermacces
performancesOtto
alsofrom
fromDaninl
Daniel
Escetlenl
Hicks, Daniel Kuppe
Matt Danian,
Dorian. Tbe
The nenses
season goat
goal
i-licks,
Knype and Mail
scorers were Matt Dorrian(7),
(7),Ewan
EwanWalsh,
Walsh, Ben
Ben Gudwia
Godwin
scarerswemMatlDorrinn
nod
Sloan Blond.
1993 was a good season,
secnao,
and Stuart
Blood. ('acncrolty,
Generally, 1995
with each boy displaying
displaying good
good spartumnonhip
sportsmanship end
and dodevclrrpisg their
themsoccer
seccer skills
skills significantly.
sigeifienotty.
veloping
David.
David.Dcerdcrt,
Donian, Coachr
Coach
This ycae
beer a development yene
toe the
the "101's"
"lOt's"
year has been
year for
with most of the tonic
retract, playing oppoteam still in pncp
prep school,
nents mostly from other
other high
high sChools.
schools. During
Desiop the
nrc 1995
1993
saosaa
tram pleyed
season rho
the team
played 12 competitions gamer,
games, 1
ieoitnti500l
game and
codcombined
combinedwith
withthe
hr TAS Blues in
invitational game
two soccer
soccer carnivals.
reminds, lire
Theresults
resultswren
were 22 miss,
wins, 2 draws
and 8 losses
lasses in
is comprtitian
against
competition gomrs,
games, a loss against
Cranbrook 13 yeats
years saccee
soccer tenro
team and
Cearbeock
cad fifth place
pincc in the
Noeths
Cuerival, fient
place in
in the
sheArmidale
!trwidatn DisDisNorths Soccer Carnival,
first place
trict Soccer Carnival.
trial
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TkeAnwadaliarr
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Squash
Low.
Back Row:
First
First Rosy:
Row:
Seated:
Mi.
Si.S.L
Daen,
5.5.
tucson,
I:M.
Hate,
Mae.
Dssavae,
Ri. 5Iarery
M.J.Lea5
Lewis,
Davis,
S.S.
Lawson,
P.M.
Jools,
M.R.
Duncan,DII.
D.R.Sclseftetd,
Schofield, E.J.
Harvey
MJ.
M.J.tlie/e,
Lisle,iD.
J.D.Pain-in,
Perrin,S.
S.Pulegyi,
Palagyi,EL.
EL.Luffrt-gae,
Lafforgue, LC.
LC. Dcdeou,
Dodson, LA.
S.A.CarAvan
Gardiner
TO.
Di. Hall, S.D
Sooner (Captain), Mr PE.
P.R.Scrivener
Sarineaet'(Coach),
(Coanlr,R.J.
Ri. English,
T.G.Vystsv,
Vyno; D.J.
S.P Zannes
English, 3.
J.
Cheesg,
AC. Wi/aas
Choong, A.C.
Wilson
Squash
Swimming
Squash cuirtinurs
continues lo
to go frrtm
from strength to strength with
all players showing determination, enthusiasm sad
and ettmcomntitmeet
mitment to the sport. What is more evident is tire
the level
ofotsjeynsrntshowa
of enjoyment shownby
byall
allatateach
eachsassion,
session,sehether
whether it be
for coaching, sacial
social games or competition snatches.
matches.
It has been
here every
a verysuccessful
successful summer
summer sansos
season fee
for the
This seasoc
ho involved in the
season we
we were
were lucky
lucky enough
enough Ia
lobe
Sydney High School visit
visit and
and we
we challenged
challenged I/mis
their best
players on
ant/tn
the Saturday
Saturday mowing.
morning. Frrrtunalc/y,
Fortunately, our welldrilled and
end consistent
esesirlent team
team pryahed
psyched not
out Ste
the apposition
opposition
arty
veryaarly
earlyand
andwe
weachieved
achievedaahuge
hugewin.
win.As
Asaarena/I,
result, we
we
am
anolinually on the lookout
/nohoul for
fat more
mare visiting schools
sahoals
are continually
to von/are
he/p with
wish our
use maintenance
maintoltosanof
n/aa
venture court-side In
to help
aampetitinc
competitive edge.
Sahaul
trans. The
Theiotrr-hsasr
School swimming team.
inter-houseaempetitinit
competitionatsd
and
Sahau/
Chnmpinnshiyswrwhrrcly
School Championships
were keenlyenelosted
contested with
with same
some
gates
msulo. The winning
wioning house
tears Tyrse//
great results.
Tyrrell finally
finally edging
edging
out White
While House
Hurse by a mere
west 33 points.
mast go
guru
points. Thanks must
to
Me
Dane Negus,
Negas, Spsrrin
Centm Manager,
Manages, for
for the outnetMr Dave
Sports Centre
standing eegaoisuhen
nrorganisation of
of the
the Sa/seol
School Caroiva/.
Carnival. Thin
This Carrival
ercest/y
nival was
was the
the first
first lime
time ahat
that the sehoel
school used tier
the recently
pamhasrd
purchased eleatronia
electronic timing.
1993
were:
1995 Age Champitrot
Champions were:
12years:
years:Grahom
Graham 6/over;
Glover;13
13yearn:
years:Adam
Hall; 14 years:
/2
Adam hiaI/;
prow:
I/nb
/6 years:
gram:
Rob Vorgoli;
Voegeli;13
15pram:
years:Murray
MurrayBorlhmrlmrmcw;
Bartholomew; 16
Thraughrtot
p/ayers such as
m Siman
Throughout the season, players
Simon Pnlagyi,
Palagyi,
Mn/s/trw
and Stephen
Stephen Manners
Munears have
hens steadily
steoddy imimMatthew Low/n
Lewis and
proved to the paint
her
point whore
where heed
head neach
coach Mr Scrieerier
Scrivener has
tsaable
them. However,
Hammer, they me
trouble getting paints
points ogainvs
against them.
are
Nigel
Nignl Edwards;
Edwards; 17
17 years:
yeats: Alex
A/eu Edwards; Open:
Opes: Cheis
Chris
Ca/I;
Suh-Juniue Champion:
Champion: Adam
AdamHall;
Hull;Runner-Up:
knauer-Up:
Cull; Sub-Junior
Ilrnhaur 0/aver;
Graham
Glover; Jeniat
Junior Champion:
Champion: Macray
Murray
Burthu/eerrw; Runner-Up:
Rsneer-Up: Rob Verge/i;
Bartholomew;
Voegeli; Seniec
Senior ChamChampiau:
Rsnnor-Up: Nick Cull.
Call.
pion: Nigal
Nigel Edwards; Runner-Up:
nor
yes able
ohmto
toget
gelthe
ritedrop
dropon
onrising
ekingyoung
young"rookie
"raahieCnneh
not yet
Coach
of the Year", Mr
Me Palmer
Palmer who
whoeasily
rosily beats
brats all
all and
ails sundry.
sundry.
Moackhnia
Shield
Monckton Shield
Whilst discussing coaches,
eorehm, the steiwurt
cuestalwart Mr Bock conlineally
es Scott
Seats Zannes,
Zavers, Luke
tinually confronts superstars such as
Hennchhe,
Henschke, Andrew
AtndnewWilson
Wi/senand
rodSam
SamDavis
Omit who
wit cart
are usually frurlretcd
bytheir
their elder's
elder's prowess
prnwrrs
frustrated and
and emrnfoertted
confounded by
and ski/I.
skill.
Once again, squash has enjoyed
eejeyed a great
greet season
sessna and /I
wnutd
he thank
thonhall
allplayers
playersand
andcoaches
anne/isafor
fatmaking
raking
would like to
tracts
smsothiy.
it run smoothly.
Peter
Cane/i
PeterScm-iacstes;
Scrivener, Coach
The Sehou/
School learn,
team, under
ender the /esdership
leadership of Treat
Trent Tey/ne
Taylor
(Ceptaia
u/Swimming)
event,
(Captain of
Swimming) once
once again
again dominated this event,
wieeingby
winning by uceetfurtab/ematasgioaf4l9pointn.Armidule
a comfortable margin of 419 points. Armidale
Adam Hell,
Hall,
district age
ago champions
championswere
wereStephen
Srrphrn Blood,
Blaod,Adam
Muemay
Basthintitmam.
New
districtbreaststroke
hereststrckerreords
Murray Bartholomew.
New
district
records
were set by Thee
Theo Bitch,
Birch, Adam
Adam Halt
Hall and Nigal
Nigel Edwards.
were
Twelve
Twelve Yrnr
Year boys
boys also brnhe
broke the rrlay
relay recred
record that
that stood
stood
fot
for 77 yrars.
years.
Western
Western As.sueiated
Associated Sciarols
Schools
The School
Sehont swimming
swimming team
term competed
competed at
at the
theWestern
Wrstrm
Associated Se/saols
Chumpionships in
in Bathurst
Eathorst with
Schools Championships
great success.
gmat
areness. This small
small group
greup of
of swimmers
sseiutmetareturned
irtotard
with the 12,
12, 13,
/3, /4
chumpiarship trorrn14&
& 15
15 age
age genap
group championship
phiee
cud the
the 16/17
16/17y.o.
yr. were rarrean
phies and
runners up.
up. This culminated with TAll
tho overall
nvrru// winning
wiraing aehnu/
TAS us
as the
school for
for t/sr
the
fitsi
first time at this enmyotiono.
competition.
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53
Hanna Shield Swimming Team
P.R Birch,
Bireir,A.A.
BnekRora:
R.C. Vrrcgelr,
Voegeli, LA.
J.A. Brrrge,
Burge, MA.
M.A.Walkny
Walkel;leI.G.
M.G.Bar,-lholooroer,
Bartholomew, N.A.
N.A. Edrrrroiro,
Edwards, T.E
A.A. Soil
Hall
Back Row: B.C.
5.11.
S.R. Blood,
Blood T.W
T.W.Toylori
Taykn;J.C.
J.C.Voegeli
Voegeli
(MIC
(MIC
Srrirsrrsrtrrg),
Swimming),PriG.
W.G.Rongrr.
Burge,GA.
G.A.Gtror'er
Glover
Seated:
ScatteR
Combined Indrpradoaal
Independent Schools Stats
State Champioaarhip
Championship
Combined
Haaaaa
Shield (Primary)
Hanna Shield
the TAS
TAS roam
team want
went Onto
on to swim
swim cvitlr
with
Eleven members of the
Tho
The Preparatory
Preporatary School emimnsiog
swimming learn
term competed at
at
University pool
pool in
in the
the1-Irma
Hanna Shield
ShieldISeloy
Relay Caroivel
Carnival
the Uoiversity
against ether
other primary
primary actroals
schools in Araridale.
Armidale. The hope
boys
agaicrt
srnior
senior and
and joniar
junior teamn
teams were eanoero-ep
runners-up and missed out
oct
by only 1 point from trkivg
takingthe
theshield.
shield.The
Theoerrior
senior boys
come
came icr
1st in
in the
themedley
medleyrelay,
relay,3ed
3rdininthe
thefroeotyln
freestyleroboy.
relay.
Junior boys come
came 1st in the freestyle
Janice
freestyte relay and
cod 3rd in the
medley relay.
mlrry.This
Thisyear
peerthe
theschool
schoolentered
cateredaojnoiorgirlt
junior girls'
team and their performance Waco
was a credit to thnm.
them. The
learn
girls' team
tram hod
oge of
atf8yaare
had an average age
yearsand
andthey
theyswom
swam
under age
age groop
group and
and eahbroed
achieved 3ad
3rd place in
in the 10 and ceder
ic
the junior
other scheole.
schools. CoogoatclaCongratularIta
junior category
entegory against
against?7 arbor
the Wostoen
Western Associated
lbs
froroeiatedSchool
Schoollearn
tram at
at the
the combined
eernbiand
lrtdepnndeol
Stole Championships.
Choropionshipe. This
This was
war held
Independent School State
at PymbleLadies
Ladies Collego
College in Sydney. Four
atPymblo
Font of our swimswimmers, Theo
GrahamGlever,
Glover,Adorn
Adam1-loll
Hall and
moos,
Then Birch,
Birch (lraham
oad Rob
Rob
Voegeli gained
gained third
third please
placesagnirrst
against some
some of
of the
the hoot
best oemcompetition
petition in
in the
the sloan.
state.
lSan,aa
Shield (Senior
(Senior School)
Snhool)
Hanna Shield
TAS Swimmers competed
cerepelcd in three
theec age
egogroups:
feoaps: sub-junsob-jueior, junior and senior relay
University pool
ior,jooioo
relay events
coeds at the Uciversity
ogoiest
against all locot
local High Schools.
Preparatory School
Preparatory
School swincmeas
swimmers had some outstandThe Preparatory Scheol
iag
Chompionships and
rod they
ing resells
resultsor
at the
the Sehorrl
School Championships
then competed at rho
the district PSSA at
at mhielr
which they cchiovod
achieved an
ootstnodiarg
doable of taking
Irking not ooly
outstanding double
only the Smoll
Small Schools'
but alto
also the
the overall
overalltrophy
trophyfoe
for best
best ociroot.
school.
Trophy bot
1995 Junior
babe chompioe:
Champion:Scott
ScottTilbory
Tilbury(86
(86poinrr);
points);RonRunner-Up: Bond
Brad Granfield
Champion:
eon-Up:
Gronfield (76
(76 points);
potato); Senior
Secior Chompioor
Matthew Dorrian (111 points); Runner-up:
Jonathan
Matthew
Ruosar-ep: frrnolhao
Rofeto
(166 points)
Rofeta (106
Top peter
point mere
scorefoe
for the
the gids:
girls:Emma
EmmaWyvec
Wynne(56
(56poirrtn)
points)
Top
noon
tions to all swimmers for
far poor
your sportsmaaship,
sportsmanship, teem
team rpirit
spirit
and the effort
your nchnel.
school.
cud
efhrrt you
yen all put
pot in
itt representing
represacliag yore
Other
results
Other oulotaaodiag
outstanding results
ChrisBaker:
Baker:Age
Agechampion
championNew
NewEnglond
England and
and Content
Central
chris
Northern District Championships;
Sandy Barrett: Finalist
Nortlrato
Cheanpiamhipr; Saady
Shell Age Champioarhipn;
Championships; Nignl
Nigel Edwardr:
Edwards: Competed
Competed
at Natiarralt;
Nationals; Adum
Adam Hall:
Hall: Siloan
Silver Medaltist
Medallist Slaelt
Shell Age
a:
Country Short Coorro
Course
Championships, finalist
Seabat NSW Conetry
Chempionohipr,
Medalo Queensland
Qoerertand Stare
Championships, 2 Silver Medals
State Short
Cannon
Championships; Ben
Course Championships;
Ben Hall:
Hall:Pitroliol
Finalist 145W
NSW ConoCounCourse Chompienshipo;
Championships; Rob
try Short Cancer
Rab Voegeli: Age
Champion New England osd
and Ceotrol
Central Northern
Northern Diotriot
District
Chompion
Championships; Emma
Chsnnpinaships;
Bamso Wynne:
Wyaoa: Age Champion New
England
Englood and
rod Central
Ceotrol Northern District Championships.
John Voegeli,
Vorgel4 MIC
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14
TkoAs-rstdaliorr
The Armidali n 1995
Loptoiri of
ofSo'irnrnisg
trio
Captain
SwimmingTracin
TravisTaylor
Taylormud
and his
parents
Tennis
1995
bran a successful year for
1995 has
has been
the
with mdi
the TAS
TAS ronnie
tennis squad,
squad, with
indi-
sidualachi000montnrixndwitlr
vidual achievement mixed with
broader scale
santeterm
tram wins.
wins.
With matcher
matches veanas
versus Sydney
With
Sydney High
High
School and St Lawrence's, TAS
TAS wan
was
violorerus
victorious in
in nra
one of
ofthe
the twa
twometchee,
matches,
beheg
resultdeserving
drsrcvingof
of happiness.
happiarsr
being aaresult
It
cnn aa year
It hash
has been
year 01
of emerging
emerging yoursp
young
talent nail
individuals sal
and aalhusiusm,
enthusiasm, individuals
set
to take
take TAS
TAS into future
futarr yaws
years on
on the
inert
front foot with treats.
tennis.
Second team
ene best
best three
three playplay
term saw our
nrsaempnta
tic
ers compete as
as a roam
team in the
I
Aonsidalo
CityA
Armidale City
A Grade
Grade competition
competition.
In
In on
an onnuocensfal
unsuccessful lame
term of
of diseaptea
disrupted
team
fieldiogs. we
wosirugglod
team fieldings,
struggled thwogla
through
the competition,
compnhtinn, gaining volaubla
valuable noexpenance
andthe
thntaste
tasteofofa
totally difdif
perience and
a totally
fermi
ferentnecial
socialaensoepheen.
atmosphere.
First IV Tennis
anro
Back K,,,,.
Row: P.s's.
it,,,,,M.C.
tIC. Fraucia,
JR/I. kc,,Ilcou
P.R. Hall,
Francis, J.R.B.
Beullens
Scalodt
Seated:
Mr
Psaofr
nrdMr R.Fi
R.F. Hall
Hall(MIC),
(MIC),Di.
D.J.
Pasty(Coprobr),
(Captain), Mr-K.
Mr K.Lear
LangfordSartith
(Heodmoeter)
Smith (Headmaster)
Tlrird
Thirdteam
term has
has seen
seen the vaeiaas
various
teams with
with monk
much iotprnved
improvedpnrfaemperformmacs
ances irinaaconsiderably
considerablystanngno
stronger
anwpntition.Tkiad
competition. Thirdtnrw
termhas
has also
also seen
seen
thn
actors of
of Mr Hall
the return
Hall from
fromlang
longnereico
service Inane
leave in Enropo,
Europe,
and we ore
ptcaecd to
to have
knvn him
him back canning
nhno'
are pleased
running the show
with
paid to
to Mr
Me Wilkinson
Wilkinson
with efficiency.
efficiency.Thanks
Thanks mast
must ho
be paid
who held the front in
in Mr
MrHall's
Hall'scbseoae
absence and kept
kopl things
ticking over.
linkiesenor
and the necessary
nncnssaeymatch
matchpractice
pcncticrin
in the
the form
10cmof
ofmatches
matchrs
vernanSt
StLawrence's
Lawrence's and
nodSydney
Sydney High.
High. Most
Mont impe000_
versus
improvemeets
nren through
tlrneegh the
the ranks
ranks of the (anions.
ments have been seen
juniors.
Kirk
KirkCnrringtnn-Flastings
Carrington-Hastingshas
hasskewed
showedpenmise
promisefoe
for rho
the
Throngheut
Throughoutthe
thesnenon
season players
players hove
have nepnoieocnd
experienced proprofnsnional
coaching from
from Justin
JustiraSherriff,
Strarriff,foot
footspeed
sprrd skills
fessional coaching
Wcst Ragirsn
future in
in coasiagsnnasd
coming secondisinshe
theNsreth
North West
Region ChamChampions tournament
tensoamnetheld
heldininArmidale.
Armidatn Kirk
Kink
pion of Champions
has also
also taken
tokenpart
part in
in tournaments
tnereowrnts on
has
on aa beoodarenaln
broader scale
and basic
basic hand-eye
hnnd-nyoco-ordination
co-oedioatiooskills
skillswith
with Mr
Mr Hall
Hall
with
haisf nulssandirsg.
with his
his achinvaments
achievements noted
noted as being
outstanding.
Rod Hall,
Roal
Hell, MIC
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The Armidalian 1995
The Oinema-Goef
Cinema-Goer
The cinerea_goer
cinema-goer oe
selects
withinthe
theuinonna.
cinema The
The
cots his seat wthin
neat
careftily iin the
seat is chosen carefully
the miulul
middlesatan
at an appropriate
appropriate
distance
creen. Once
Once seated,
seated he
to papa'
distanceteem
from the screen.
he Wa
waits
eetly through
through the
-photograph advertisements.
adrsrtisonoonts. He
tiently
the sOil
still-photograph
He
in
upright by
bytlthe
send
re
is sitting
sitting upright;
endofofthe
the adoertieeonentt
advertisements, he
is
thinking is slouched
slouched in lie
hischair.
chair Ho
He does this without thinking
anestinut
an instinctofofrespect
respectfor
for the
the person
person boiled.
behind,The
The prepreviews
hngir he
tones
near future.
uture
views begin;
henotes
notes which to
see in the near
IThen
so the
eg appears
therat
rating
appearsfor
for the
the tim
filmabout
aboutcobs
to beoeen:
seen:
'TI "Ahh,
the
cinema
goer thinks
"R".
"Ahh,yet"
yes,"
the
cinema-goer
thinkstotohlnnsslf,
himself,"010"violenue."
moenent'spause
pauseon-screen,
onoturese,aamoment's
ioomert'wastui
lence." A moment's
antici-
potion
pation for tin
theoineona-goer.
cinema-goer. Sitting patiently,
patientS eageny
eagerly
awaitilg
awaitingaaoproy
spray of
of hood,
blood,an
an acted
acted oepnesson
expression of pain.
An 0000r
crocus aa gun.
guii. The
Ths cinema-goer eutices
pci
actor unveils
notices ito
its polished
shirt thin
weapons
giario_c Are
ished shine;
thisgives
gives the weapon
a glamour.
"Arethem
there
replicas
aoailakltt' the
replicas available?"
thecirema'goer
cinema-goerthinku
thinksto
tohimself.
himself.
The actor
outerholds
ho deit finice
posethe
thecinema-goer
vieema'goorisewell
tel acata pose
contained
ght, the gun
gus barrel an exsecustomed to. The arm is etra
straight,
tsnoion
of the
thearm
armfollowing
fbi ewirgitstosame
sameline.
liesThat
Thatline
Ii cccn
tension of
continues en
on eta
into the
the acting
acting viotim.
victim. The cleema-goer
cinema-goer waits
tisuse
waite
restlesnly
restlessly for the predictable.
prediotab e. He
H coasts
wants Itit to happen.
happen,
the explosion,
explosion, the
the spray
spmy of
of fake
fabeblood.
blood."Do
"Toit,"
it,"the
thecincr
ema-goer yelpe.
dotien releases
rseaees
yelps. It happens, the acting victim
his artificial
art'ficial blood.
blood. The
Theacting
actingvictim
vict en
dies
dies
instantly.
irstantyThis
The
isn't aa worry
ho
ier'T
worry to
to the
the cinema-goer
cieema'geer as
as this
this is
is only
any the
tb beof aa oiolest.
violent, two
twohour-long
hour-longHen.
film.
ginning of
cinema-goeroite
sits back
back isinhe
hischair.
chair,teneioe
tensionbeing
beingrereThe oineisa'goer
leased, even
eoen as
as the
the almost-dismembered
almont dismembered acting
actingvictim
crtlm
is still
"pumpedinc
fulllot
of bul
bullets".
gun's nnaoao
magazine
Ic
ot II being
beirg 'pumped
ccc". The gun'o
cc
emptied
Is follenceul
followed in
to
is ennpt
ed and released.
released. Ic
in slow
clew motion
motion cc
the
shore it bounces. The
rhe camera
info'
the ground where
camera keepn
keeps itit in
fo-
cus until
has finished
motion;the
theTIm
film ncturrc
returns to
cue
uetil it hoe
hniglied its motier;
the
the normal
normal speed
speed of
of time.
time.The
Thecamera
camerafouueeo
focuses bach
back on
on
the
for three
thennseconds.
usuondsThe
Thoface
facecardenaenupree'
the body for
carries an expreselAn
ofdisbelief.
disbelief There
Tiers ore
en the
tho
sion of
are smal
smalldroplets
droplets of
of blood on
face.
doe. The
The shirt
nhirtwas
sac blue,
blue,itItoilowa
is now adeep
deep red,
red, 00
no hoes
holes
can be
seen in in
it. itThe
goes to
title sequence.
can
bt euoon
Tiefilm
filmnow
ewgeos
toits
'tctu'ic
senuo"u.
Music etarte,
starts, the ecreen
screen le
is black, the title noel
now eslides
Music
idee
returned
onto the screen.
serene. The
The song
cong ends
ends and
and the
the film
filmisierstursed
to the
tie actor
cc contml
m's
to
actor with
with tie
thegun
gun.He
Hetab
takes
control of
of the
the H
film's
path. faking
Takingcred
credit
for what
what is
is be
being
viewed.Tine
The actor is
path.
tinar
ng dewed.
driving aa car,
the F
film
Hinting
can,the
thestereo's
etereo'eplaying
playirgaasong
norgto
togive
goethe
m
puce
Theactor
actorsees
armsan
aninnocent
isrocent man
mon
pace and atemoophom.
atmosphere. The
on the side salk,
walk, he
he swerves
swerves and
and hito
hits him.
him. The
The actor
actor
continues.
begins to smirk,
smirk, he enjoys what
sees,
The cinema-goer
olsema'gerr begleeto
what he
hr sscc.
shat he hears.
hearw.Adrenalin
Adrenalinfuelling
Sell ng his
he passion
he onJoyo
enjoys what
film. He
He canines
carries aa respect
for the film.
respect for
for the character and
aoterwuth
actor with the
the gun.
gun. He
Hetalke
talks "cool",
'cool", he
he has
has ananeuserfer
an answer for
noonythirg.
Tin Lill
eg spree
opme continues,
cset'nueo,acted
actndpain
penis
or
everything. The
killing
is enthe c'eema'goar.
cinema-goer. Theface
The face cf
of the
the
dured to
to the
the delight
Height of
olthe
dctime
victims and the epeolal
special effects
effects being
being the
the main
man fesdero
feeders
to the
tie illusion
of pain.
pan.
to
illusion of
Tt,aAr,nidalian
dH95
The Armidaliatz 1995
he
anythiog. he
haisa in
e his
lie heaven.
He wculds't
wouldn't loaoe
leave for anything,
heaven, al'
alroot
mostan
ansoetasy.
ecstasy. lie
Hehan
hasbecome
become aa part
part of tie
thehloi.
film, the
the
definit
cc betwnnn
definition
between mel
real end
and f'cticr
fictionne
noluegor
longereoictieg.
existing. The
The
aotor
Is with
sith the
gee
actor hi
kills
the cinama-goer
cinema-goer.The
Theactor's
actor'scmos
emotions
are
vemd no
are del
delivered
in aparcel.
parcel.They
Theyare
areIninthe
theform
form0fofmceio
music.
The
rocty
The cinema-geerfeols
cinema-goer feels the
the smoticrw
emotions liko
like ho
he was d
directly
nroloed
involvedsfth
withthe
thecharacters
charactersand
andtheir
theiractare
actors an
on screen
screen.
Admcalis
batingto
tothe
lmpaot of
ofthefllm,
Adrenalin oancr
contributing
the impact
the film,ititmakes
makes
the
cmcinthe vine;ea'goer
cinema-goermorn
moreaware
awareofofthe
thefilms
filmsdetail.
detail.Tim
The
ema-goer
wants
to be inoolred.
involved.
en
a'geor wan
to to be there, he wants
santo te
is the cloeeet
closest he
to bel
being
apart of
of whet
what
oCinema
nema is
he can
car get
getto
g apart
nor
is
onemeen
screenor
or is
is there
there arother
another way?
way?
The
e the innoos
it, unusoelved
as well
well as those
tl'aen
The cuter
actor HI
kills
innocent,
uninvolved as
who
Ohio
Thafilm
finnprogresses
prograesevaed
tie actor,
actot
who otand
stand in
his ouoy.
way. The
and the
thro
nema'gosT Iniswoceded.
netead
the cinema-goer,
wounded. No
No pale
pain in
is endured, instead
itit loosen
cnsog the
is seen asa
as ahandicab
handicap.SSlowing
theactor
actor down,
down, frus
frustrating him,
but increasing
timdcg
oiri, bus
isomaning the
thepace
paceof
ofthe
thefilm.
film,The
Themovie
mode
'w
approach eg its
its climax,
climes,and
andits
itsending.
endi g. The cinemacinema'
is approaching
goerfselethaeameway.
ameuntufulceeceurd
goer feels the same way. The
The amount
of violence and to
its
effect
rena millisHoweffect mimics
mimics the
the climb
climb to
to the
the ol'mac
climax.Ad
Adrenalin
flowrg through
c'noma goer'sbody.
body.The
Tie drug
drugi5isgiving
gong
ing
through the cinema-goer's
the fire
film an
an eoen
even mare
more realietic
realistic feel.
feel, makieg
making the cinemagcnrrsady
acter's
goer readytotodo
dowhat
whatthe
theauter
actor 's
is doing
doing an
as the actor's
octiors
actions are
are the
the reason
reason for
for hie
his adronalie.
adrenalin. The
The amounts
amounts
of
of adreoalin
adrenalin beleg
being eccretsd
excreted into
into the
the blaad
blood stream
stream mim'
mimcs thy
c imac.The
the end is
in night,
iight, the
ics
the climb to the climax.
the cimau
climax
mu
over,the
thaadrenalin
edrenalieatatitstopeak
peekofofinfluence.
irtuerce. The ceec
is over,
unexperted
nema-goer The
pectedhas
has happened.
happened, pleae'ng
pleasing the
the ucinema-goer.
The H'
fito begin
nal lines am
are mcitod,concludirgthsHlm
recited, concluding the film.Ihs
Thecrod
credits
begin
to roll 00cr
Hg. The
The cinema-goer
oinema'goer remains
remains
over the red end
ending.
eeon.od
awhIle.The
Thetime
timefeels
feelsright,
right.he
hestands
steedsand
andleaves
earso
seated awhile.
the cinema.
He
He goes
goes to his cat
car,opens
opensthe
thedcot
door,gets
getsme
in ard
and etarte
starts
it.
in ccii
it. his
His hards
handsara
are ehakirg.
shaking, the
the adrero
adrenalin
still pincers,
present,
makeg
cc of returning
returo ng to
to the
the car
uara
makingthe
the common
common eceru
exercise
a
l'ttle
cult.Driving
Pdaog now,
now, he
he mind
mird spiraling,
little mere
more duff
difficult.
spiralling, the
the
smut
ens of the film sti
o thin him. The cinema
goer
emotions
stillI within
cinema-goer
th
niti about
thinks
about the mooit
movie.the
Hismind
minddrifts
driftsfrom
from the
the viavioicr
etuthecentom
tofthefilm,sewtrostoiygco&An
lence
to the content of
the film, was the story good? An
opinion
formed over
over the
the Him.
film. He sees
op
son tiisTermed
oeae an
an innocent
innooert man
mail
on the
tie 'n'sidewalk'
dswalk' and
and dnirse
drives pact
past him. The ulnema-goer
cinema-goer
arouse
coo, edrenal
arrives home and goes tu
to bnd.
bed, he
he io
is rest
restless,
adrenalin
keep
keeping
ng his
bin mind active.
actire. Later he tate
talkswith
withfrmnnde
friends exeo'
changieg
api io e,faoeogte
eoenee) His
tie
changing opinions,
favourite excess
scenes (oisleet
(violent scenes).
fr
cede don't see him as aggraweirs,
friends
aggressive, he Iloos
lives a osry
very ber
boriog
ing life.
or
line.The
Thecinema-goer
olnema-goerhas
hasno
no hunger
hunger for
far adventure
adcertum or
excitement, he is
eecitomsnt.
iu content
concert with
with his
binlife
lie and his escape.
Time passes
passes and
and the
theviolence,
doesce, emotiono
ard relevance
miovurco
emotions and
of the Him
film pass.
notes rhat
that aa sew
newHim
film
pane. The
The cinema-goer
oinema'goer notes
has arfood,
arrived,aaviolent
violentHim,
film, annuot
a must eec.
see.
David Hukome
Dsrmdllehoame
Commended inIsthe
Herald
Comsmeeded
theSydney
Sydney Morning
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aidYoung
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flb,1,eclion
fromWerahip
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o Ili,
Inneceel
InnocentE11e,
Eye,
The
mc
The silence ofthe
of the enlpty
empty church
church almost
almost overwhelmed me.
The
w early
early hit
hitme
mehiethelacr
The foot
fact that I was
the facebe
likethe
theennpty
empty
arof
sac
air ofnothing.
nothing.IIcould
could oflyjust
only justvail
callititgloom.
gloom. Church
Church was
ueliLn
unlike a
any
y place
place had
I hadever
everbeen.
been.Eunmythi
Everything
g van
wasno
so gee
geometrically
nanng; the rose
metrically p
pleasing;
rows ol'eeatg
of seats,the
thealtor,
altar,the
the wal
wall
My
My nun's
son's kite came down at the earth. fIn
He ncreamed
screamed so
as
hr
ohkite.
to. lnariniwtant
hepanicked
panickedand
andcot
lostall
alloontro
controluP
of hhis
lean instant
the
fleweverynohero.
everywhere,
hn kite
hi nsmashed
nmaohedinto
intothe
thnsand.
nand.Sits
ttg few
the
oy thoro
insa pie
the kite lay
there in
pilecite
withsand
sandblown0
blowinguunr
over t.it.My
My
on'e screams
evmamsstill
sti Iechoed
ochaudinnmy
mymir
euddenyinrysordy
son's
mind,d,suddenly
my sandy
uurreo
surroundings
dingo turned
tin ed nec
into aa deep
deep juilg
jungle
5 green. My opine
spine
structure..,
litt e patterns
patl.srrn on
or the car
structure.., even the pretty little
carpet
Al thin
pet.So
Sontraight,
straight,nosonbnnnnnntrival.
symmetrical. All
this eeeeind
seemedTv
to
ornate
a atelonphnre
ty, aalong
ong wth
create an
atmosphereofofformal
formality,
withthe
theear
earfleming
ntil sent Not
Notaa thing stirred,
etc-nA which
chdh
piercing gibson
silence and stillness.
rrado
httn guilty for
fvr barging
barging in,
in,creating
vrnctrg an
made me
me feel a little
enormous
pnacnlu neon. The
The sie'
enormous racket, disturbing the peacefulness.
loecnmnadv
mn awfully self
cvnnciouo. It was
was annoying
a ecy eg
lence made me
self-conscious.
how
how aware Iwas
wasof
ofmyself
myself.I Iawkonard
awkwardlyytir'toed
tip-toedalong
along
the
the hard,
hard, polished
polishedfloorboards
floorboardsthac
that screamed
screamedc_I,
out inuorsiderately
ked
considerately In
in denial
denial of
of my
my presence. As 10105
I slowlyywa
walked
by,
hinuorica importance
impnrcancnstared
stcrrd down
by, statuinn
statues of holy, historical
at
e kid
at me.
me, Ike
likethe
theugly
uglyittlittle
kidininthe
thebuck
backeeoc
seat of
of aa bun
bus
staran
out the
thewindow
wirdowow
ro Icpast
punt
mc
r.rt.
stares out
as ititrolls
me
in ethos
the street.
Looking
mess
hoadnor
orsomething.
nomethrg NorLooking at me
as ifif I had five heads
Nor-
malylooc
dotarnbaukbctlshamofuiy
yhnad
mally I would
stare back but I shamefully nwrrnd
lowered rmy
head
In
autocraticpresence.
presence.You
(oucould
couldstick
stubone
onena
in their autocratic
in a
bank end
and nobody
swiftly chose my
bank
nobody would
wood ever
nour rob
rob it.
t I cioiftlychosomy
I
enataftera
aVon over
seat after afew
feweeoorde
secondsofofintense
intenseuostemp
contemplation
over
myvoriod
pfo..Ot Every
Everysmall
or ci
my variedpalottn.
palette. Whore
Where io
is chat
that priest?
niovemneteerened
indef nitnlythroughout
througbo t the
tIe
movement seemed to echo indefinitely
stripping me
any peosibin
possible privacy. II glaecrd
glanced
church, otnpping
mc of airy
up untothn
into the vaetreee
vastness of
of the
theoccur8.
ceiling. 1000
I couldn't
understand
up
dn't underetond
space
why churches
churcheswere
woreso
nohigh,
high, Imean,
moan,what's
whot'cthe
tnwp500
for°
is is
make
one
fee
bmeignin
for? lt'n
It's never
never used,
used,alit
all does
it does
make
one
feel
insignifi-cant. I turned
gaze towardsOhs
the congregation
cant
turnedmy
ygaotosardo
conorogaticofofcanar
dine,
burneg away humbly. Their
Their soft
euft glow
glowhad
hadaamedimcd'
dles, burning
I
tative effect
and II macnd
relaxedaalittli,
little.
The
priest
Catioe
offeuton
onme
eioard
The
p11cc'
nmergnu
h-01 one of the
the rooms
roonie at
at the
the front
front that
that nono'
emerged from
body ever
goes into or even sees
He walked
about
everg005
0000 inside.
nods. Howa
bud abcuc
furs
Heenriled
nouf
fora chile,
while,doing
doing pfnotly_typethcnge.
priestly-type things. He
smiled and nodded atme
meand
andimmedi,ntely
I immediately
smiledbash.
back.TTn
Thep00000uont
priest went
dedot
smelled
been
boot
ned had been
back iesidn
inside and
and lint
I letnut
outaanigh.
sigh.I real
I realised
holding my breath.
I
Damn. Time
withtI my
Some.
Timestruggled
etrugg edo
mysubconscious.
eub0000uouu.Five
foemininn
utes seemed ten fold. Trickle,
Trickle, trickle
hear peop
people.
More
utnnsnnrredtnnfclvl.
tfokle 'I- Ihear
e More
less like
a freighttrain
trainofofsaloon,
voices,eEucdy,
slowly, but
they came.
or ieee
fkeofmight
hottbny
uamc.
Different
S
ffsrnet pitches,
pituhnn,different
difforret tones.
tosen.I knew
knewevery
every single
e ng
I
person before
through the doors.
pereon
before they
they walked
waked throueh
door... First
P rotan
a'
ud
nto the vhumh,
old lady
lady vrawind
crawled with groat
great difficulty into
church,
at the
the ground.
ground, For
for one miscalculation
in her
her suco
step
staring at
mscaluubaton in
would mean inear-fatal
consequences. Neon
Next came
a young
rar-fatal rnnarnguensne.
oamnayoueg
good seat. yh,
Oh,ocrrco..
sorry... I meant
rca
family, rushing
rueb ng to
to get
getsa good
that they were joet
just normally
nsrmally bouroing,
bouncing, youthn
youthfulI people
people
oldd men
flaunting vitality.
dtality. Then came portly,
purfiy, coughing
cough ego
moe in
ir
thor
day niNa",
their"Ncr
"Sunday
suits",outgrown
outgrownby
bytweeny
twenty yearn.
years. Sm,l'
Smiling, chatting
chatting facee
faces al
allargued,
around,like
likea amaomguorodo
masquerade party.
party.
ing.
Faces of harlonyuirn.
harlequins. II sank
back into
into the
the seat,
seat,my
myears
ears
Fasos
earb back
adjusting to
hats
adjusting
to the
thelevel
levelofofnoise.
cone.Women
Worrst with
with big
b g floral
fora hay.
wearing ovnn
even bigger
smiles. tables
Dabiesoryceg,
crying, methere
mothers hush'
hushwearies
bggnrnmilnw.
ing, guys
It'sto
just
well
leg,
guysgreeting,
greeting,girls
girlsgossiping.
goeniping.
cotasso
soilI
first piaoe.
place. Then
Then the
the church.
church,
couldn't see
one God
God here
hem in
in the
thr fret
writhing
hushed to
toaamurm
murmur
and cho
the oerviuo
service
ee'ithing with
bethlife,
iTt huehed
ur and
hogan
began.Al
All0000d
stood at
at the
the ohord'e
chord's areoueoemer,t
announcement on
on the
the
organ and hearty
hearty oiegieg
singing gilled
filled the buildino.
building.
Why
do
Whydo
delI still
etil feel
frel the
the empty
emptyair
airofofnothingness?
notliirfe000fWhy
My do
alone?
I still
ccli feel
fcu,so
soak,
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to be
ice as
as mturrsd
tturned
mod to
returnedtotomy
myparachute
parachuteharsoow
harness
I
andbelow
below mel
me Inaw
sawmy
myPhantom
Phantomfghrunr
fighter plane
explode
ard
pane ooplvde
which
which would
would osed
send shook
shock waves
waves night
right through the lush
Vetnameee
Vietnamesejungle.
jungle. Iuould
could any
onlysit
sitthere
there in
in aa deliriucs
delirious
state of shock
ohoof as elowiy
drifted down
door towardo
slowly drifted
towards the
oparso
croon jueglo
sparse green
jungle bonnoth
beneath my
my feet.
feet. The
The sparsenene
sparseness
quiskbiswallosed
and an
an immense
iwmenonanrnurtof
quickly swallowed me
me up and
amount of pan
pain
rushed
thenughme
mao
rushed through
as Icrashed
crashed into
into the
the canopy.
canopy.
I
I
I remember waking
wekieg up
up from
from aspa
nful eleop
hofom my
painful
sleep and before
ayes
was what
whatwould
woodhave
havebeen
bseeanngneootye
eyes was
a single section of
of the
the
eteaeresn army. These gooks
god 5 must have
havn cut
cut me
mn down
dowr
Vietnamese
frcr.thsjungiosasspywh
h oan'treerembermsgookg
from the jungle canopy which
I can't remember. The gooks
had
von5thin
the rope that fe
had mm
me tied up wch
with mama
some very
feltt a0
as
though
ng through my chest. The uoe,,triu'
though itit was
was uvtt
cutting
constrictivn
tive rope
rope was
was the
theleast
leastofofin'yoormise
my worrieson
as I caught
saught a
gi
mpee of tIm
to bore
glimpse
the otark
stark wh
white
bonethat
thathad
hadpiomnd
pierced the
n8,i
skin er
onmy
myeft
leftforearm.
forearm.My
Myarm
armwas
waspainful
painfuland
andthat
that
pole
es sorcus
pain as..
was swoop
sweeping
across my
my whue
wholebody.
body.Moet
Most of
of all
all it
sas
ny heart
wasthe
theshock
shock that
that wan
was making my
heart thump
thump bbs
like a
rarrhoroe'n
ensa hard
racehorse'sFeet
feet on
hard track.
track,
At this stage
etage II didn't
dide't care
oars whether
whether or
or not
notthe
the cooks
gooks alt
slit
icy
befunnng
my throat
throat, but
but thoyotrasgolyonnmod
they strangely seemed to be
fussing ever
over
me. They
Theyeeemed
uobe
bofghtieg
amongst thesalvoo and
seemed to
fighting amongst-themselves
and
thee
then nuddenly
suddenly all conversation
ooevnreatioil stopped.
etopped.I wao
was at gun'
gunport. Tho
cards to the sky, it seemed
point.
Thegun
gunnwayed
swayed up
upwards
they
mete
they wanted me
to etand
stand batae
but asIItried
tried aa sharp
sharp pals
pain rar
ran
through
through me
me neon
once agan.
again.I Ijont
just000lde't
couldn'tget
getso
to my
my feet.
feet. AA
Vietnamese soldier became
become painfully
painfclly angry
angry and
and began
beoar
to
to nomam
scream at me. Guddeely
Suddenly a force
fowe puehod
pushed at mo
me /ror°
from
behind
behind and
and before
beforeI Ibees
knew. it II was
was or
onmy
myfeet
feet and
and wan
was
stumb
'eg through the thick jungle.
jvngio.
stumbling
We
and II was
We sated
walkedFor
for hours
hours and
was 000s
closeto
top005mg
passing out
out
through
rough pain
pain and exhaustion.
nubauetioe. About
About a kilometre up the
front,
front, half of the unction
section split
ep it off.
off. The
TIe ned
end of norma
our walk
woo
was very steep and without the bslarue
balanceof
ofcry
myclod
tied up
arms fel
I fella aoouetleee
countlessamount
amount of
of times.
times.
srmn
The
The group of
of gooks
gookehustled
busted me
medown
doss the
the hill
bil to their
thor
bamboo hut
thatwaa
was bu
built
next to a dark brown
bambuo
hottest
It neot
bimwnriver,
rIver
From their hut ran
roe many
nranyjottieo
sed of sach
jetties and at the end
each
jetty saws
was asage.
cage.flefere
Beforemy
my11
disbelieving
nbc iev'ng eyes,
eyes, in
e each
cage thors
there were
weremcmi.
men. The
up to their
their oheete
chests in
cage
Vhs men
men were
oem upon
the dark muddy cater
water and
and they
they each
each grabbed
grabbed at
at the
the
the
bamboo barn
bars which
which contained
in the cages
cages
bor.boo
containedthem.
them The
Themen
merle
were yelling atths
at theoight
sightof
ofmnai
me and
tomy
my eurpone
surprise I1000
could
woroynilieg
dOe
understand them
theman
as itit wan
was my
my ocr
ownAm
American
accent.
uoderstsed
erivae concert.
Hearingthem
themmade
mademe
meoonfdent
confidentan
as I had
had thought
thought I
Hoarng
wood
wouldbe
behearIng
hearingthe
theVincramooe
Vietnameselanguage
languagefor
forthe
themen,
rest
of
of my very short
nhort life.
ife.
I
The gooks hustled
huotlsd me into
into the
the hut
hut and
and abruptly
abmptly sat
sat me
mc
down. The yr
hr8 outoide
yelling
outside was
was slowly
slowly dying
dying down,
down.
The hut woo
was small
Tho
emaIl with
with aa low
low ceiling
cci ing and
and there
there was
was one
ore
ommilaowta'eylvltwknih
noted out
nutoseruheepareemnrvy
window to my left which looked
over the sparse murky
brownr'ver
river.The
Theone
onemmainisg
remaininggook
gook paled
pulledaa beifs
knife from
from
hrocr
sheath, then pott
rn ohlmmering
put the
shimmering steel
steel on
on the
the rope
rope that
that
had me tied
The rope
rope fell
fell off
off me
me and
and my upper body
hod
tind up.
up Tha
screamed beth
with releane,
release, but
but my
my arm
arm 051
still throbbed with
with
ecmsmed
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jggy
The Armidalian 1995
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fim gook
picuitod an
pain. The
The hose
bonewwas etilu'isb
still visible.
gook produced
pain.
cc itit in
in half,
hail he
army
and cut
he then
then grabbed
grabbed at
at my
my
icy shirt sod
Fractured
armand
uiridpushed
pushedatatthe
thobone.
konit II let
ot out an
aonnor
fractured arm
enoriroon
The gook
geok then
tron
mousscream
screamthat
thatwhook
shook my whole body. The
Wrapped
wrapped the
rhoshirt
shirtaround
arovrd my
my arm
arm and
an the
theother
otherha
half
wuedaeaeliig
was used as a sling.
the eeatjob
no the
ly
The
neat jobon
onny
myarm
armwas
wasoao
easing
thepain.
pain. I suited
suddenly
asked myoefi
myself, why
why was
was my
my enemy treating me
asked
me so
oe well?
mel?
The answer
answer to
to my
myquentie
nd. as
questionwas
wasabout
aboutto
to be
be ho
found,
anothertwo
two gooks
gooks cams
came into
into the
the hut
hut with
with two
two wb
white
arothsr
to
American
evidiert The
and
American soldiers.
Thesoldiers
soldiers wern
were 500kisg
soaking wet and
both
USarmy
armyuniform
uniformon.
on.They
boy both gave
gaoe
both had wtasdand
standard U5
me
ng look
soldera
me grimao
a grimacing
lookofofstrain
strainand
and fear.
fear. The two soldiers
were pushed
pu-lned into
ste their chars
chairs opposite
opposite each other at a
tab em
the centre
oortm of
ofthe
thoroom.
room.One
Orogook
gookyelled
ys lod
tots
table
in the
somethieg
ard euddenly
eght gooks
thing out the window and
suddenly about eight
gooks
orrird istc
Twoof
ofthem
chsrrhad
nadshor.gins
Sirs
hurried
into the
the rworr.
room. Two
shotguns. Suddory
we and slapped
slapped me
'0 ucrowo
denlyeec
onegook
gook approached
approached me
across
yelled
something ache
as hepointed
pointedto
to the
the two
two
the face and
ard ye
ed something
US
lbs oohdiwns
gaocme
reenether
US eohdisrs.
soldiers. The
soldiers gave
another lock.
look. A noesr
sense
around the
the room.
room. The gooks
talkof tension ran
on around
gecko began
kegar to
ing
and pul
pulling
wads ofi
of money
from their povtcts
pocketsand
and
eg aed
leg wade
soeny fimie
tern thon
5 tine
onthe
tI rookie,
the gcok
were
then placing
placing it in
two pilsw
piles on
table. The
gook
deafeninglyy siwho slapped me yelled and the room fell deafening
ci'
lest.
from under
urder he
lent. inn
Thegwok
gook produced
produced a revolonr
revolver from
his shirt.
shirt
and placed
placed it ir
inthe
the middle
middle of
of tht
thetable.
table. ItIt wan
was the
then
ard
when II realised
realised what
what was
was happen'ng.
happening. Theee
These gooks
wher
gooke were
wo's
ow
gunat
ayers inintheir
of Russian
KussiasRoulette
too ettr
using
us asp players
their game
game of
were obv'ouciy
obviously making beto
bets on who would survive.
and wore
wumiot.
The wierivc
silence still
still held
heldao
as all
alluttootios
attentionwow
wason
onthe
thetwo
twoUS
U5
soldiers. The eOldinrs
soldiers had stress
stress spelt
spelt right
rightaGrees
across their
their
eoldiero.
faces
as one
one of
oFthe
thesoldiers
soldiers
picksd
pee asd
faces 05
picked
upipthe
the pistol
and
put it'tto
tohis
hishead.
head. The
The oolilinr
soldier oquinted
squinted end
and took
took a deep
bmatb.
breath. He pulled the trigger and the p'otol
pistol vlioked
clicked,tm
the
ooldiorlwtoutaoighwfrwlisf.Ihspiw
o wa.wpacndo
soldier let out a sigh of relief. The pistol
was placed on
the table and
end Iwan
ing nervous
nervous for
for them
their as I
wassow
nowFee
feeling
watched
ow men
watched my
myfell
fellow
men objeotloe
objectively slaughtering
slaughtering themthemselves. AA rage
cripseloow.
rage of
of anger swept
wwo Ptover
ovtr me.
sm. II wanted
waotod my cr'p.
pled bedy
body to
to eat
eat uptois
up thiseasty
nastyraue
racebut
buteometning
somethingsolo
told
plea
me
so dier placed
plated the pistol
pnto at
me net
not tc.
to. The second soldier
athA
his
head. Ac
As if is
in wiow
slow motion
the trigger was pulod.
pulled. The
The
head.
motes the
pistol
ardput
peta
hoe in
pistol eoplOdeut
exploded and
a hole
in the
the side
side of the solders
soldiers
heed.
head.
The soldier
snhdisrFsll
nifhis
hischair
chairand
asvllanded
landedatatmy
myfeet
wit a
fell off
feet with
thump, blood
bleed bubbled from his
h's mouth as his young innoinrwoent
cent eyes oonsevted
connected with mine.
mine. ItIt made
made the
the camera
camera in
in
the back cF
seyhead
I cadclick.
click The eyes leave
hausted me
of my
have haunted
every since.
every
smut
at my son'w
son's kite,
As I was staring
etarng at
kite, II put
put itit back
bath together
together
smiled. The
The seeoeet
innocent eyes
eyes had
had rushed
with one
ens arm,
arm, and
aed Ismiled.
away from me with
eth the
thenndertow
undertowof
of aeueoe.
a wave. My noes
son's
kits
now life
life as
asititshot
shotup
upinto
intothe
theair.
at Itt took my
r'y
kite had new
spirit
spirit with
with itit aod
and II let
let go
go of
of these
those eyes
eyes gemcer
forever.
Simon Cfrappell
Chappell
By Sireee
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icemiecedad
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Jocular animism
Joculcir
flnimi,m Soul
is raped,
As my
my ambition
ambitiveiwrapsd,
ty
or crude
byeroti
another
crudeattentiwn
attention freak.
freak,
trying
Tryingtototake
takemy
myieep
inspiration
ration away
awayfrom
fromems,
me,
Hop
cm wyand
endcynicism
uyr'tism rusting
mstirg me,
Hypocrisy
bloody
euio'de tempting
temptirg me,
sic,
Bloody suicide
los
scrram, boy
ccli.
I've heard
heard her scream,
holy dccl
devilirintbc
theFflesh.
But it's her,
hot in
in auglis
laughsofoflove,
love,to
to the
the time
time of
of me,
Live
Like to moon
moos to earth, or
cr oky
sky to sea,
sea,
ye
ywhoreso
bc,
Only
where nolongcralwwed
longer allowed to be,
to be somewhere
eomeohere in the dreams of destiny.
dest ry.
Each epooh
nhes coetrabaed
epoch from which she's
contraband from me,
I'llwoarcn
search for
for ted
the exhorter
exhortershe
shewunders
wandersknj.
by,
II
Somewhere in
is my dreamscoined
dmameco ccii by the eky,
sky,
tti
rxwr.wFcrthcdead,
stillryde.ereweeps,or
my desire weeps, on
roses for the dead,
And the
the stone
stone cold,
ted, hollow
hollow heart.
heart,
0'amc
Forena'rocrotrs
' u,.
yearns for
enamouration in
herbrent
breastas,
andher
herhead.
head.
It's the years
ycaro of
of depravity,
dopradty, Jocular
Jotular attgtion
attrition,
theft of my ambition - Love.
en
Love, my idle munit
munition.
So
Soul etrength
strength is vs
on the
the dive,
No motivation
Ftc
eretiootion ego
ego deflation,
dwflaties, absence
absence of
of drive,
edict,
she
bet take
In
hellI here,
here, take
take me to her,
take me
me to heaoes.
heaven.
Stop
wtabi icy, Hell's
Hs is isoat.abilit.y,
Stop thiw
this iiinstability,
inevitability,
suepeose,
Theslow
slowdeath
death
kingme.
mt
suspense, the
is is
killing
So'fooated
Suffocated by the pessimism.
pessimism,
feel my wvwptiviwm,
teow my
my cynicism.
vye'ciwt.
scepticism, know
Take the flood, of blood,
blood, sweat
sweat and
ard tears,
tie
theoutcomes
outcomes of my oppression,
opprrsn'ee,
Srocn
rriom
Drown tHe
this spark
spark of
of wpt
optimism,
She kesps
keeps me
me from
from ddire
oblivion.
She
re Ok
hen.
Mycsoremwmkerace
My one rememberancesFindscition,
of indecision,
keeps me from the penultimate
penultimate vapito
capitulation.
that keepe
abcs.
sI in
Hell
is hem,
here, seed
send me
me there,
there, take
take my
my life,
life,
I've
'Os got
gotitittotogive,
gun,I've
'00 got
got to
togive
giveit,it,so
sotake
taktit.it
Love
Love life,
ife Heh,
feb. Itch
heh
By Sam
Suet Davis
Dune
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wascernineoded
commended
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Town
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Library YosohPoetiy
she1616(018
Youth PoetryCenepetzeioet
Competition initthe
to 18
Veers
Years oectierc
section.
Redemption
I amo
am aOct
lostocx
soulsearching.
searching.Wherever
Whereverthe
thesun
sungeno
goesI P01'
I folic/c
low it but etil
still Pm
I'm surrounded
surrounded by
by shadows
shadows ...
Sometimes
over the
the hi
hills
bernet
mes I dream about escaping urer
Is that
fabrIcate
fabricate the
the borleoc.
horizon. The
The mountains
mountains Ic
in the
thedletasoe
distance
alwuyw
sly pray
always provoke
provoke my
myirmag'eatixr
imaginationaxasI clandewtim
I clandestinely
pray
thataaperfevt,
perfect, opportune
opportune world lies
trat
lies on
en the
theother
etherside.
oidt I
w
eh II could
roo dJustgl
deup
wish
just glide
up 'ste
into theeiverwisd
the silver windlike
likean
aneagle
eagle
ace
fypawttbsg
owirgcui
,tbreughtl
eeusrrrsrtmest
and fly;
past the glowing
sun,
through the
summer trees,
asd
and thee
then up.
up, up.
up, and over the hills, the gateway to my
freedom..,.
h tvh matorlfreedom.... bet
But ace,
alas,thin
thisiois1995,
1995,lIFe's
life's a bitch,
materialem
alismand
andblue
blueoyoo
eyes domisate
dominateand
andnobodywirw.
nobody wins.Oepreww
Depress-
'egwerdef
ing words?Welt
Well,see
seefeet
fool,iFe'e
life's depreeeing.
depressing. I found
found that
Ott
out eta
at aoery
very tosder
tender age.
When
When ruso
I wasyoung
young lFewae
life was pretty
pretty roey.
rosy. My
Myfoture
future seemed
seemed
brioht,
the sparkle
wpark sofof0
gold goblet
gobletinisa
bingo castle.
bright, like the
a gold
a king's
My000evieue
eothisg but
but happy
happymemomemo'
My conscious was filled wwh
with nothing
see and
asd good feelings. Unfortunately,
Usfertueatsly. sot
ries
not eoeiyoee
everyone saw
saw
me eye-to-eye
syr ts eye on
onOhio.
this...
'Wrat'w
"What'sup,
up, boong",
boong", 'Hwy,
"Hey, coo,
cuz, what am
are ya doieg
doing at my
schvolZ'.
school?", "Ya
'tab bloody
oody uoonl
coon! No
No abwer
abos!"
TfsaAroro'daliasui
The Armidalian 1995
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Poge
transition1 into
one. II
My transltio
into high
nigh school
school was
wan not
not a smooth
smooth con,
couldn't
believe
you
dot ho
icon what was
woo happening.
hoppnnirg. I had
lv
hadnovnr
neverroe
really
myself
as on
an Alconfginal
Aboriginal. I had
had been
beon baptised
ha tised
thought of sync
f on
EverySunday
SundayI Iwer000
went to ohnri'h
church wth
with
and then
thnn purified.
p rfled. [only
andtook
tookOhs
the bread
my mother
notl'or ard
brood of communion.
comrounior, When
Whor II
mirror,
whites
were tine
the only
gazed into a In
rror, the
ti's wh
ten of my eyes wnre
orly
thing I Iever
At least
thing
nvnrsaw.
oao.I was
wannormal.
norra.At
mootI thought
t ouoht II was.
But pretty
was dirty,
filthy, the
the
Put
protty soon
00001I learnt
learntdifferent.
different,I wand
rty, fkthy.
fith
matterhow
how long
ong I
filthat
atthe
thebottom
bottomofofOhs
the nnwnr.
sewer. 110
No matter
was0011
still just
tried to clean
trod
ooa myself
juotao dirty
d'rty coon
rnysnlffor,
fot I 000
from Silver
City.
Every
day
I would
cry11cm
Gloom
City.
Every
day
woodcome
oolnnto
toschool
0hooI cr5'nfl,
runningclown
down my
roymuddy
muddyblack
hlackcheeks.
thrrkw
ing, tnars
tears running
I
I
My nights
wereflied
filledwith
withpraying:
praying:
My
light00l0
"Holy
boy God,
God,Fother
Father Almighty.
Almighty, I pray to you
you Lord,
Oruo.please
p gans
let
me be white. Let my hair lose its colour anddmy
my eyes
ntrnrbnwhto.Lotoryhairloworouooloura
ui-n
fade totobuc.
blue. Lot
Let ny
myskin
skinho
bepuv
purified
white,I Iprom
promise
you
Code
hod whito.
ow you
cr1. that if you
you grant
grantme
metheonwlshne
uI never
never ask
ash
Lord,
these wishes I will
for anything
For
anyth'ng again.
again. Please
C 0000 Lord!"
Lordf'
My words
wordwechoed
nvhondaround
aroundmy
nycold
cod bedroom.
bod rour .One
Crc could
iou
almost feel the
floor contract with thosffortohthought
the effort of thought
almontfesl
tirnflooruontravtwith
wanted to bea000pted
be accepted but
whenever mew
I saw
and reason.
rnanoo.Iwanted
b wwhen.ve"
the other
boys, their
the
tins
uthtr Icvyo,
thoir white
whito skin
Ok oglowing
glowingradiantly
radiartly in
n tIm
sunlight,
was 000rwome
overcome with
sighed,
and
son
ight, Iloan
zdthdespondency.
dsnpondonoyI sf
hod. ond
the gust 0100k
shook the
thn
thn leaves on the summer trees, and
the sky
exasperation.
Oho
skyscreamed
somamsdwith
withthe
thtsuawpora[on.
sadness and
overcome by
by
My uadnsuw
ord desperation
dsoporation were
worn soon
000r 000rsoms
anger. loan
I wasraging.
raging.My
Mypraynrn
prayersturned
turnedinto
intoseen
sessions
of
anger,
one of
castigation.
oantlgatlon
"God, you
you "*'"* . Why
mean,why
why inc
me mast
man?IIhaven't
haven't
Whyme?
rref Imean,
"Sod,
done
anything
wrong, have
do
o anyth
og wrong.
hays I?
ICMy
Mywhole
whololife
lid suxl
mcIWhy
Why
couldn't I have
000ldn't
havebeen
beenwhite
whitelike
ikeall
si the
tinegood,
goodclean
o sanpeopert
ple?'
It wan
was not long
after thIn
this that I realised
ong after
rca Iced God
od wasn't
wann't
gong
Inn into
niceawhito
going to vkaegs
change me
white porous.
person.
had olianged.
changed. II wastired
was tired0fofbeing
beingaavIot
victim.
My life
ifs had
on. I would
000ld
sink to
my adversary'seve
leveland
andbncomoa
become a thug
thug now.
onto
myodoorsary'o
row. My
My
first eroountnr
encounterOccur
occurred
soon after.
firot
rod senor
oCtet I can't
Can'tremember
rsmen'bor
much
of sist
whathappened
happened.Juot
Justntaflrg
staring'nts
intohin
hisood
coldblue
blue
ruch of
eyes end
and fee
feeling
malevolenthatred
hatred powhing
pushing through my
oyoo
ito nral000lrnt
blood. His
eyessoot
soonbe0000douglryord
became doughy andifeleon.
lifeless. Mygeto
My fists
blood.
fenynn
lost thor
their tnno'on.
tension. ho
He was
was unconscious.
unconscious. I had
loot
had won. My
body jumped at
at the
the eopsotatnon
expectation that
ahead, howbodyjumpod
thatjoy
'zylay
oyahoad,
boo'
ever my
my noeS
mind roma'ned
remained ha
halted.
ever
tod.
"'m
"I'mputting
putting you
you in
Iraa eorepo
necropolis,"
in:' wan
was all Imanaged
managed tv
to
spurt
spurt out,
out, but
but my
my w'vkod
wicked shouts
shouts were
were drorored
drowned Out
out by
approaching
approaching sirnne
sirens.I Iwas
wasaamonoon
menaceto
tosotmnty.
society. I was
so., a
coon. loan
I wasgo
going
where I belonged.
belonged. At
that's what
coon,
eg where
Atleast,
eaot,thet'nwhnt
tins
copotold
toldme.
nt, Maybn
myanimeelty
the cops
Maybe itit wan
was my
animosity towards
that gave
gave me
me the
the dsterm'naunon
determination to
them
them that
to make
rrako them
eat thoir
their words.
words. II wan
was still ffilled
with anger but come'
someeat
llnd twin
thing
had uhargoa.
changed. I had
light" if you
know
thi
g hod
had "seen
'000nthe
tic igro"
yru Crow
what I mean,
mean. Ihad
hadfinally
finallyrsaliOed
realised that
that thorn
there woo
was nothwhat
ootl"
ing ororgw
wrong with
me orbnirg
beingan
anAborIgInal.
Aboriginal.IIhad
had reoog
recoglog
tin moor
nised thot
that tho
the fork
darkok'n
skinoh
of my favo
face was bosut
beautiful
and
siood
ful aed
was
darkened by
by pigment
pigment --not
of of
dirt.
am aa
tan darkersd
notblemishes
blem'ohee
fit Iam
human
human bong
being and
and innlorg
belong to an alluring
bring and dying race.
raoe I
finally
found000epta000
acceptanceinintins
the mont
most Importont
important pomon
person
gre
yfounvl
In
in the
the whole
wholeworld
world- -rnyeelF.
myself.
So now
now my
my noul
soul 0isfrss,
free,inisfree
freeand
andthe
thesun
sunlight
which
ow
igint which
rnvrlopno
gi000my
mysprtarro
foond
ooein
envelopes my
my body
body gives
spirit a new
found
confidence.
no longer
longerdream
dreamabout
abouta000p'ng
escapingovor
overtIne
the hon
horido
Os, II no
zon, because
found frnedom
freedom whsn
when II found aoonptavos
acceptance
eon,
beuaoneIfound
eagle uwsultobs
used to be part
part ofmy'mnoginatio
of my imagination
in myself.
myseF The oagls
but now
peace and
hot
now is
io part
partof
ofmy
srylife.
Ifs. I'm
In' at pn000
and I'm
I'mproud.
proof.
I, am, the, sun...
l,om,the,oun,
ByNoalForordll
By Neal Pannell
Conznwnidod
is the
Our Sydney
Sydscy Morning
Mor nirrgHerald
Hrrold Yosrrg
Commended in
Young
hltdrern
WritersCorngwn000ioni
Competition
My anger evolved into violence. I was dangerous. I'm
black
Myargne000londintodolsnvo.lwaodangsmuw.
'ribavin
I'm bad
bad tow
too!See,
See,I'm
I'mgoing
goingcrazy
crazyeeoc.
now, but
but uncvr'tu'
unfortuand rm
natey
lea nation yes
nately lgnoramuees
ignoramuses haven't made thin
this realisation
yet.
Major Work for HSC Visual Arts. John Beullens
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Page 90
fib
The Armidalian 2995
1995
TOreA,smidslis,i
d'rtyo
I trousers
oawaa strange
dirty old
trousers.As
Asheooall'od
he walked onward
onward he saw
strange
No
Dill9
flo Ditty
looking
wore sparkly
skivvy,
look
ng figure.
Hg ore.It ltworo
sparklypink
pinkflares
Haresand
anda apink
plsksl'loyc
Soothe a fairy's rage,
daVe delicious
deliuiouegiie,
Make
grin,
Apricot melting
rrsltirg oirg'n
virgin,
ouhith
which was
tao tucked in neatly.
neatly As
As Jimi walked closer,
cower, he
'0
sort
cedanother
aec'chrrfigumwkowac
tIe came
noticed
figure who wasalmost
almostooear'ng
wearing the
same
but in black.
hiack. Jimi hastily
haotiytuuhed
tucked in
in hie
his oily
oily old blue shirt
ard
and approached
approached them. tins
Oneookod
lookedhim
himocnr
overthoroughly
thoroughly
and raised ho
histop
topPp.
lip.
slice, uake
cake peace,
peace,
World sloe.
Rol
ing, burning
burns5 waves,
Rolling,
Turquoise
napalm dream,
dream,
furquO
so ilapaiel
Sicinoannenrocuo
gust,
Bicinnamon excumquat,
Horbaoggrosoion,
Herbal aggression,
ltrneleonoosnt'c
Timeless cosmic flush,
flush,
is,
Tame pimp
purple gob
goblin,
Torso
Gorgeous house arrest,
Blat
Whatdo
doyoc
yousmell0
smell?
"teggar'e
said. They
They giggled
giggled toto'
"beggar's night
night cut,
out,hmnT,
hmm",0mw
one said.
fethrr
Jirnilike
Ii's a
getherand
andwalked
walkedoff,
off. The
The words
words attaoked
attacked Jimi
bear and he full
fell back,
back, out
out of
of voenciounesou.
consciousness.
When ho
he woke up
found aa few
teenWhor
up the
the next
rent day,
day, he
hefocnd
fnw large
argntosr
age boys and their
dose at
their glrlfnleeds
girlfriends staring down
at Vim.
him. He
He
was in
different place to before and the
we.,
'n a completely
ccrnplstely differont
By
By Rowao
Rowan Gunner
Ganner
This
core in the
This poeor
poem teas
was aicai'devf
awarded a front
meritvereifi
certificate
the
Armidale icon
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YouthPoetry
Poetry Cornpelilioo
Competition io
in
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the
so.
the Ibte
16 to1818Year
YearScow
Section.
The Ovphon
Orphan
The dim,
gloomybedi'eom
bedroom ightsiwung
light swung uoestantly,
constantly, rotatteed
sn.gloorey
rot,nt'
ing dark
1119
darkshadows
shadowsaround
aroundthe
theroom.
room.Jimi's
J ml'sneck
nook sweated
swoat.rd
and hefelt
he feltmoisture
moisturetricking
tricklingdown
downhis
hiscp'oe.
spine.He
Heivy
layowe
awake
wid
he
in h's
other members
rrerr hors of
of the
the orphanorphan'
his little bed annoegct
amongst other
hcugh
age
snoringloudly.
loudly. ton
Even
a
gr who were
were fast
fast asleep
asleep and
ard neosry
1 though
the orphanage
or pha na go
was50socrowded,
crowded,he
Fefelt
'nItalone
aloneinleo
fore'gn
the
was
a foreign
Is knew he had to make hie
moos. He could
'reu d no
so
world. He
his move.
world.
lwegertakn
tho sleepless
dreplews nights,
eights,he
hecould
couldno
tolonger
lorgortake
longer take the
take
vicious.
people looked
ocked doioue.
'C-Gould
leaa henitated
"C-Could yvo
you help
help me pleaosT'
please?' Jimi said in
hesitated
voice.
"You?' a large
ares red
red hsired
haired boy
boy uaid,
said, "Get
"Get a life".
A young blonde
blu do haired
a red girl,
iri, who
ole wau
flarsward
was wearing
wearing flares
and
carrying a waterfilled
waterS ledbucket
bud et threw
thmwtbe
the contents
contents all 00cr
over
Jim
Jimi.they
Theyalall
laughed
laughedhyeter
hysterically
cally aed
and walked
walked away. Jimi
501
ctnpped
op and
and walked
wabnd down
doss what
bees
stepped up
what appeared
appeared so
to be
an
He epetted
spotted a humble little bakery and
empty street. his
approa'hed
itt humblr
fle walked
node it
approached its
humble fttie
little door. He
walked inside
and aareas
man nuhitec
in white uwlies
clothesard
andaablue
bluectripod
stripedapron
apron
was serving
wae
sew eg behind
behindthe
thecounter.
courter
"Whadda you want?"
want?' he bellowed angrily.
tho
chi dreo -- but
but most
most of
of all,
all, he
he could
couldno
so longer
onger
the other children
take the horrible principal.
"Wo
so money
moneysir
sirand,
and,umm,
coo, Iwas
"Well,, uhh,
uhh, I have
have no
was wonder'
wonder-
He slipped carsfo
ly out
carefully
out of
of his
his bed
bed god
and crept
crept toioard
toward the
the
door.ltweornrdtnkncotniegath'irauitgot
argnre
d
door. It seemed to be coming at him as it got larger
and
larger. Ho
He was
was eoahng
soaking in
in tepid
tepid warm scmotao
sweat as he opened
larger
"NEVER," the man screamed. "And
don't you
you 000r
ever let me
"NEVEgP.'the
'And don't
sesyu
see youagel
again."
ing if you
you ovoId
couldperhaps.."
perhaps:
He jestured
eetured angrily with
wth his hands
hands.
the creaky
omai old
olddoor
door.I He
e closed
closedItitbehind
behind him
him and the
the
dark
ecu hhitt him
ho lii's
Vs
darkness
likeooiciouo
a viciousblack
blackarmy.
army. hoPe
He felt0 his
"Go on,
Jimi ran
the store
fright"Coo
on.get
getout."
vcC'Jimi
raeout
outofofthe
stars terribly
terriblyfright'
dark corn
corridor.
way along the dark
dor. His
His heart was
wae beating
beating faster
ened.
Hedidn'tfnuwohathooaogotngtodo
lroetato
ened. He
didn't know what he was going to do. In
a state
than before and
and he
he had
had aa very
veryuneasy
uneasysensation
sorest oninn his
he
wtotrrocV.
tannedand
andsqueezed
ooguccacd
itoelf
uttihe
leoalstomach. Itt tossed
atat
itself
until
sick. He
He turned one last
most felt
fet sick.
laet hidden
hddee corner and
could almost wee
the front
front door
uhourthroogh
tie darkness.
darkness.
see the
through the
of the town
of confusion
confusion and
and shock,
shock, he
hesprinted
spr'tOodout
octofthe
tows and
up the
t°e s.d
dead hill,
hil, 00n
evesstopping
stoppingtoSc
thihin'tfront
fr"ot
old dead
not even
think
of crc
the orphanage. fib
Heran
ranirwide
insideand
andslammed
slammedthe
thedoor
door
chat
est the
shut. Whee
When he
he was safey
safely inside,
inside, he east
leant aga
against
wa
Hsfelt
safeback
bach's
walllard
and let
let outs
out atimd
tired sigh
sigh of relisH
relief. He
felt safe
in
the hums
home aga'w.
again. He panned his eyes upward. As they
oamn
came to
teaa horsootal
horizontaletand
standstIll
still he
he saw
saw aa dark
dark ffigure,
gum,
o
ll'ouettod against
againutaaflickering
8ickerirgcandle.
oaedle.
silhouetted
It ltuaocarryirg
was carrying
Suddenly, n
in Ide
his haute
haste he dmpped
dropped what
what he
he perceived
perceived to
to
bee
be aheavy
heavy iron
iron pot.
pot. ItIt let
hit the
the ground
ground with
with a tremendo
tremendous
clang and he
he heard
heard aa light
light flick
9 itt on.
ott. He
He ran
roll to
to the
tin door,
door,
tripping
onaawr
wrinkle
in the
the carpet
carpet.his
Helooked
looked back
back at
at
tr ppieg on
ebb in
theccrneiutherewaea
bk esng against
agairnttho
we
the
corner, there was a candlef
candle flickering
the wall.
He scrambled
sore sb ed up
up and
and reached
reached for
for the
the door
dourhandle.
haedle He
looked beck
back and
locked
cod saw
nec the principle staring
stanleythrough
throughhim
his
with eyee
oannysrg
eyes of red.
red, holing
boilingotee.
steel.Shewes
She was
carryingScat
that
hcrriblethcegsd
agair. hetwiwtod
ard barood
horrible thonged case
cane again.
He twisted and
banged the
the
door handle franticaly
fast Ac
frantically but
but itit wee
was enock
stuck fast.
As she
she
scared
neared him, she
she raised
ra'ned the
thestick.
etick.Instinctively,
notieotoey,Jimi
Jimi lifted
lifted
a long therned
stuuk to
te the door
doer with
w'th
thorned stiok.
stick. Jimi was stuck
figure tapped
tapped the
fear, he
he sweated
swrsted down
down to
to his
hisfeet.
feet The
Thnfgure
stick
its boey
bony hand.
hand.
ot
cF gently
gently but brutally against ito
ByAmir
By Amir Choedar
Ghandar
Thio
gainedfirst
firerplace
plooein
in the
rho Years
Yeoro 7-8
7.8 Seotiuni
This eOer'y
stag gained
Section
of
Comperirioic
of TfteArr,u'dalietr
The Arm idalianCreative
CreativeWrrriwg
Writing Competition.
a colonial style
style huge
hugo clay
clay pot
potplent.
The principal
prncipo sslashed
coked
plant. The
at him
ho with
withaaetiul',
stick,uctting
cuttinghe
hisarms
armslike
likeaahot
hotknine
knife
through
rhmugh butter.
butter He
He brought
brought down the pot through the
thick
musty air.
shattered to
to piscew
pieces us
on 'rmpvct
impact- so
so
th'cl' muoty
cit ItItshattered
did her
her head.
head. Jim
Jimibashed
bashedatatthe
thedoor
dooruet'l
untilititgel
fellout
outon
of
dd
rosty hinges.
h egen. He
He ran
mr dews
its rusty
down tho
the hill
hill on
on the
the deed
dead boson
brown
grass until
sat
grasu
ueti he reached
reached aa hidden
hiddenrack
techinisits
itssides.
5dm, He
he sot
downpasting.
panting. His
His eyes were
guilt
door
wemgfilled
led with tears
tears of
ofg,
lit which
ch'ch
dd
did sokrar,thsyjuctotucl'andblurredh
not run, they just stuck and blurred his vision.
Ahead of him
h enwas
wanthe
thetown
tour - aasewwerld
new world in
5 uh'oh
which he
he
would
wou d make
rocheaafruitful
fruitfulnew
nowbeginning.
beginrisg. The
The lights
lights looked
lookod
like brilliant
lrr'lliantwgnits
white stars
stareand
andthe
thestreets
otrsetslooked
lookedlike
te H
black
auc
strips of charcoal.
oharcual. He
He stood
snoudup
opand
ardbrushed
brusheddown
dour his
The Armidalian 1895
1995
TheArmrdehias
The Vocation
Vocolian
Gerald, is
dote
in the patheticaiy
patheticallyweary
wearymanner
mannersdnich
which dominatsd
kin dealings
deal'sgs with Troy, let the book sit
nated much of his
dorinos
s cheutard
aereying
down onhihis
chest andbeheld
beheld the
the intensely
intensely annoying
figure of
of his
his room
room mate.
fgurn
They,
Gerald. you
youput
putdown
d000 that
that book.
book,Cool."
Cool 'He
nut
"Hey, Gerald,
He was not
o
look, but
hut he
heovoaeienally
l'bsdtototry
tryout
cutsilly
eltvoiceo
a jock,
occasionally liked
voices.
000aw'onally
Occasionally being
being on
on very
very nearhj
nearly each
each oucas'on.
occasion.
'Ahhl'mn ...I'm
.l'mjuetgoirg
rnakea
phareuail,
"Ahhhm
just goingdouvnstaireta
downstairs to make
a phone
call,
'kay."
Page
Page 91
Gerald recurred
resumed his
his book. The constant,
Gerald
constant. unnecessary
:nneonssaly
interruptions were the source
but
ecurco of
of some
oomr annoyance,
annoyanur, but
ho
abe to
he had sufficiently matured that ha
he wan
was able
to ignorn
ignore
them.
them.
Troy
cinching once
Troy dreggnd
dragged tho
the brush through his hair, checking
once
rum in
cane dnrrd
more
inthe
the giant
glassthe
the reflection
reflection of what he considered
to be an immaculate presentation,
presentation, and
and promptly
pron ptlti dede'
parted
parted ther
theirroom,
room,making
making no
no account
account of
of the
the noise
noise he
he
created aod
and tie
therosultannr
resultant disturbance
he did
did so.
so.
created
dicturkaocn as
ache
Hehad
had re-entnred
re-entered he
thebuildir
building
when ho
he cew
saw I,it ul.sndirg
standing
lie
g when
there, an
alt Oracle
Oracle of
ofdelight
deli5litand
andfar-flung
far-flungdeity
detyoftho
of the art
of
of ocarple
warple-warpling:
euarplirgr the
the pay
pay telephone.
Lke
Like aa beacon
beacon itit wurrr'ooed
summonedhim,
him, its change
changeslot
slotaaOhmshining mouth accepting
accepting sacrifices
eacOhoesforforitsteappracomont,
te
appeasement, its
return box
hoc a reminder
mmlnder that at the end
end of
cf each session,
eeoeon,
how tortuous, an element of Hope remained
no matter bow
that the
Telecom technician,
installing
theTelecorn
teuhnioiar, in
it metal
Ing the
tho "Anti-Fraud
"Anti fraud
Board"had
hadiroc
not alno
also diverted
toard"
dIverted the
tie change chute into the
the
hr see
Ircy
loot - he
Troy tao
wasontroy
entirelyjuk
jubilant
was this
this 000nng,
evening, an
as it
cclloct
collect hoc,
box. boon
Even an
as ho
he lockod,
looked, huwecer,
however, tote
into the hallowed
the uhroncauropboloiac
chronic acrophobiac
were, on
on top
top of
of the
theworld.
word. Being
teing the
that
was,hehefound
foundthin
thisaamont
mostdietuurkng
disturbing position
at he
Irwas,
and hurriedly
end
hurr edy descended
deocondod from
fromthis
thit lofty
lofty height
knight to
tosimSr
ply the level
Iced of euphoria.
performed
performed the
the absolute
absolute atrocity.
atrocity.
There was no particular
particular reason
reason for
for his
his state
state of
of extreme
totromo
happiness, but
hernonllrd
revelledIninIte
itsnooeity.
novelty. rio
Heroes,
was, our
for the
huppinoee,
k t hr
tne
moot
opaamelancholy
molanohoydisposition,
dcpositicr, and
most part, of
and noon
such feel
feellogs
ings of blissful
blissful pleasure
peanum were
wore foreign.
foreign.
Gerald's languorous
languorous disregard
disregardfor
forhim
himwow
was th
this
evening
Gsrald'n
0 cunning
of littn
ew along
a ong the twi
it balcony tolittleconcern
concernan
ashe
hePflew
twilit
tostairwell. The
The varouu
varioustennic
tennishale,
balls,sp
splotches
of
ward the ntunitoll.
cyclone cf
Nuts
Ia, puddles
pculdlenof
PlutoPup
tupunrd
purled pea mulch
reich cubic
Nutella,
of Pluto
and purged
which
he collectedon
onhEn
his cloth
clothing
(generously donatedby
byOther
other
herollevted
eg (generounlydonated
patrons) on the
patrono)
the way
way were
wera of
cf little
little consequence
cornegu000n to
to aa perp.r
son who was going to make a telephone call
of ouuh
such ou
sueon
cal of
preme importance.
prnreimportanco.
Hr
He launohed
launched himoelffrorr
himself fromthe
thetop
topOf
of the
the otairo,
stairs, end
and immediately realised
a particularly
mediately
realicedthat
thatthis
thiowas
race
pertoo anyunwise
it den
decision. His
usually prevented him
from
decierce.
His fear
ear of heights
heghts usually
bm from
per'fornningmenya
tioe aotiu
tIe", and
and the
the wave
coos of grief
grief
performing many active
activities,
he ouperiorted
experienceditinthw
theml
milliseconds
he poutecn,rd
possessed before
he
liueuordu be
brtorr,
being
so relauated
I havinghis
hisepectac
spectacles
relocated such
such that they were indctinguisbablo
en was
wan strangely
ecrangeysodistinguishable from
from bin
his frontal
frontal lob
lobes
soboring.
eaten his
bin WeetBix,
Wortf jo, a
bering. Ho
He wiehod
wished now that he'd eaten
and
wan
was simultaneously
elmcneeuely relieved
relievedthat
that he
he wasn't made
made of
aIM
Milo,
o,
as a form
au
form of
of such
cccli ae brittle
krittlo composition
compositon would have
base been
bern
radiue
ly reduced
mduoed had itit collided
collided with
city the
radically
the oval
wall with the
force
did.
forte that he dId.
Ite000sring
Recovering somewhat
somewhat from
from tho
this meet
most unfortunate
unfortunate of
of
orinedconturer,
misadventures, he
he provended,
proceeded, in a relatcey
relativelyoonrpeeed
composed
and stately
state gfashion
fashion(which
(whchwas,
tam he
ho mused,
mused,most
mustlikely
holy
due to his recent and rudey
rudely oudden
sudden 1000
loss of
ethic
his awareness
eurrctnding nfuencrr),
ness of surrounding
influences),down
downthe
theetaim
stairsto
to the
the
car park. A
Afoint
tho sigh
egh of
faint brsnee
breeze bruohod
brushed ever
over hior
him like the
an
as old man.
melt. He knew he
he should
should have
have been
been more
more vigor0 forously
opposing the
new blur
blue chorne
cheese factcry.
factory.
nuolyvocal
vera in
n opposing
tic now
As
Ache
he stepped onto
orto the tarmac,
tarmac, Troy
iroy cad
saw aa var
car backing
out
out of
cf aa space.
opaun.This
Thishe
ic noticed somewhat
womnwhatlate,
lute,as
authe
tic
echoic had airnady
run him
hm down and broken
broken three
three of
of his
he
vehicle
already run
ribs
its presence.
What ho
followed
Ike before
hnfcre he
hoacknowledged
ackrowledgrd Its
presence What
loved
wan aa moment
moment which
whichwould
scold alter
a tsr what he
lie bolievod
was
believed to be
tie
thepre-deetined
pre-destined path of his
h elite.
life. He
I e caught
oaughtaa gglimpse
impee of
ocr with
waft cc
an eternity.
etrrnity. An
one
with whom he wuuld
would want
to spend an
As
he stood up and dusted
dunNedhimself
h roof of
off,he
hesaw
oat in
r tho
the roar
rearvision
whom he
he hneou
knew he
vinien mirror
m rror the eyes of one whom
he dearly
deary'
coed tIttao
c tar-nt
of droco
off
loved.
wasthen,
then,however,
however, thotti
that the
car-thief
drove of
leaving
eacing only
oelyaa cloud
cloud of aurid
acrid smoke
emcle in
in which
which he scud
could con
contompluta
template juot
just how much the Stimpy
Stimpy Image
image on
on aa banebaseball cap could
the character's true form,
andFoci,
how,
bel
couldreflect
reflcutthocharactorotmofc
m,ard
juet000e
while.a
car-teenpersonality
persona ityoar
realycper
just once 10
in aawhile,
a cartoon
can really
open
upa
ikoacano'npam.
up a noan'chsart
man's heart like
a can o' spam...
Page 92
corner,isolated
isolated as
as itit wan
was by the "little bit of privacy"
cornet
pricacy"
partivic
fend had
particle board
board parttion,
partition, he
he noted
noted that some fiend
had
The
e moot
The r000iver,
receiver, tthe
most important
important ann
arm of
of the
the irow-fangled
new-fangled
correspondence-facilitation, the pontifex meidmuc
maximus of
oorreepondeece.facilitation,rhepcntifec
oftthe
CallerCult,
Cult, was
was eff
off thn
the hook.
hook. hint
Not just
off the
the heck
hook and
and
Cell"r
cot cff
eittrng
onthe
tholittle
itt e thing
thingininwhich
whichthe
thnphone
phrro book
book sits
rto
sitting on
unti
ripo itit off,
off,but
buthanging
hanf rg on
or Ito
spire cord
until someone
someone rips
its spiral
like...like...like
a murderous criminal.
iko...l hr.....kcamurderouevrmloal.
So
nhattrred wan
e, bloc5o shattered
was boy
Troyby
bythin
thisghastly,
ghastly,igeolo
ignoble,
blasphemous act,
was forvnd
forced to slump
back Into
into
phemouo
act, that
that he
Ic saw
dorrp back
the reclinnr
recliner 0inthe
thewaiting
waiting room
room,Unfortuiu,otely,
Unfortunately, ititwaen't
wasn't
the
cnhj
only hA
his gr
grief
of that made bin
his legs
lege like
Ike jelly, but one ci'
of the
ocal thugu
local
thugs cho
whobed
hadtcrnod
turnedaaGhenni
Gherni loaded
loaded with
with aa con
concontributed; the eame
same pernicious
centrated alkali on him oentifbuted;
perriciouo
yckei
leer All
yokel ad
hadromuced
removedtie
therev
recliner.
Allofofaaeudden.
sudden, starng
staring
vpatthetolcc
000thwhich
oh domirated
up at the television
dominatedthe
the sal
wallin
in the
the eat
waiting
room, Tmy
Troy felt
feltaabed
kindofofuempanionalo
companionable
pityFor
for the
the
ng room.
e pity
Wicked
Wtch of thr
Wicked Witch
the Wcet.
West.
Troy'e
Troy's attertion
attention wan
was drawn
drawn to
to that taleolelon
television ,-and
and he
he
etrained
hio ears
care (so
joe unused
unused was
tao hnto
toot
strained his
he toliuuoerng
listening to
othcr0)
ers) to
to hear
hear the
the words
words being
being utteredr
uttered:
"In aa late-breaking
story destined
late-breakrg etaoy
deotined to rock
rook the
the world,
wend,
irceetigetore
investigators today
today have
have de000ered
discoveredthe
thetruth
truthabout
about
5,orta
Santa Clout:
Claus.Kent
KentMeClum,
McClure,from
from the
the daognruus
dangerous hectic
battle
zone atYallambee
at Yallambee Ketiremert
Retirement Shelter
Shelter,han
hasthis
this report:'
report:
eons
cy of
ci
"il have often
often wondered
wonderedatatthe
theancououing
astoundingabEl
ability
Ha
La Claus (St
flick, whatecer
Santa
(5t Nick,
whatever moniker
moniker you
you have
have for
for
that jollyold
olduandidate
candidate for
for Ipoeuccen(
liposuction) to continue his
thatjoily
he
supply
(albeit often
ofter short
ohoi'tefdernnand)fcrtoyoand
supply (albeit
of demand) for toys and chid
childhead
ear.hyear,
teat while having
baoingnoobuloueinhood treaeums
treasures each
no obvious income
come (unleso
(unless he
he keeps
keeps all
all that
that Guirnoun
Guinnessand
andChriot
Christman
mas Oaks
Cakeleft:
left out
out for
for him,
him,later
latereelling
selling. it at a tremendous
dous profit).
profit). Kecnntlyc
Recently, howncer,
however, II hacs
have noticed
noticed that
thattoe
the
rotund harbeger-of-gaisty
harbinger-of-gaietyhas
hasbeen
beenadccntioing
advertising Cove
Coca
rotund
(well, In
in Aoetrel
Australia,
'fin, I cay.
say.
Cola (sell.
a. anyway). And good on 'ire,
Many
deocecetotomake
mebraalittle
ittr morey
Many persons
persons deserve
money en
on the
side. Of course,
thisbblatant
prostitution sot
set me think'
thinkeide.
000ret this
utant preobtutiun
leg:
hew does
dons he manage
manage his
his accounts."
acc000tt'"
ing: how
emphasised ae
as an euplosire
explosive emieoion
emission
Kent's words
oorde were
tern emphaoieed
frcm
from he
hisnether
netherregiur
regions caoned
caused nearby
nearby plante
plants to wilt.
"Soldrg
owing: Sante
Delving deoprr,
deeper, II discecered
discovered the
the fol
following:
Santa heado
heads
a non-profit
000-proft organisation.
orgarwatior. What
Whathe
Iredoes
doesisiwacorron
ty
a community
service and a charity.
Thus eoerything
everything he buye
buys and re
reeervicn
eharty. Thus
dwtrkutos
distributes in
is related
related to
to hie
his work, and thus tao'
taxdeduwtakle.
ded uctable. Even
free the
thelabour
labourci'
oftb
the
nolvoc
elves could,
could, through
through
a emal
small loop-hole,
loop-hole, fall
fall into
ntethieuategeryo
this category. Of
Of course,
ocuret SanSanta'w
taxableincome
incomeisiszero,
sort thun
ta's taxable
thus he
hisolalmable
claimable rebate
rebate Is
is
equal to
total expenditure
any
epual
to his
bietotul
oupendituro'- he
ho still
stillisn't
lent making
rehire any
course,
no cane
sane person (nor even
an employee
employee
profit. Of
(If 00
ren. no
seer an
Kids)would
wouldcredit
credit this
this bbig-spender:
this in
is
of World
Word 44 tide)
g rpnrdrnr thin
high'rok
ci' Cloud
could go
fO
high-risk ergonieationorganisation- at any time oll
Claus could
The Armidalian 1995
ThaAeoeiolaluan
1995
hotfont
theNorth
htorthPole,
Pen, hiding
hid ng out
out under
coder those
hotfoot back
back nut
to the
weird Iighoo.
Obufouelyhe
in has
has some
cannecapital.
capita. I here innlights. Obviously
sludoanextractfrorn
clude an extract fromthe
thepaper
paper "Edgar's
"Edgar's Lameetatioe'
Lamentation"
rena'S
byby
Sveros,
renowned noxiolcgisc,
released
Soros,the
theworld
world-renowned
sociologist, in
I
1992. A translation is provided for those who underMiddle
Slovak:
stand no M
ddlo S
evaki
"(PEGS
IA6, CRACKLY,
CfTACKLt NEAE-UNlNl'ELLGItLE
YOIG[]
"[PECULIAR,
NEAR-UNINTELLIGIBLE VOICE]
'This report wan
was compiled
'TI-is
romp led by Albeit
Albert Rh°mann
Khfrnano in 1992,
1992,
the
sad, "II
is work
the same year as he said,
"This
workComes
comes not aco
as a
resultof
ofmy
myewe
ownovhieophreria,
schizophrenia,but
butthat
thateg
ofmy
myaaltermeut
ear'
ege'i
a abirthday.
ir
ego': the carte
same yearthat
year thathe
head
had
birthday.Clnendnem
Elsewhere in
that year, an
unknown wharactor
character stated
whilst in
that
ar unknown
utatndonce
oncewhiwtir
an eelevator;
going up,
up, or
or are
are the
thefloors
floors
an
evatOr, 'Is
'In the elevator going
coming
coming dewey'
down?' After careful diagnosis
diagnose of the mental
merta
status of the being
bong whence the utterance
utterance came,
some the
human's personal
were carefully
earrfully eetractnd,
personal detail
details5 were
extracted, thus
revealing
that tie
hisearns
namemaw.
was, in 'ac',
fact, terre,
Verne,and
andthat
that ho,
he,
mvnal
eg chat
too,
tolebrated a b
rthday in
in that
thanyear.
yearCoincidence?
toinednncn°
too, had celebrated
birthday
Siberian pnyehuaealystn
psychoanalysts found
reafound the
the answer.
answer, 'We
We have reo
wee
to believe
be irve that
s annua
ly sovurn
son to
that having
having birthday
birthdays
annually
occurs
nearly world-wide;
world-wIdet they
thry stated Ic
in the fiirthday
Birthday Coruen
Conventlen,
tion, held
held in
in February
February this
this ynar
year in
in Shiraa,
Shiraz. 'Our studies
suggewtwhatitwas
prokablyorgarised
hya
stroeg MaMa'
suggest that it was probably
organised by
a strong
fib
t rough the
fia group.
group, who pays the people genernonly
generously through
goonre
nnnts of the country:
country.' [END
[ENS PECULIAR,
P6CC LIAR,CRACKLY,
CRAG KIt,
governments
NEAR-UhlNll'ELLIGI6kE
P0 CE'
NEAR-UNINTELLIGIBLE VOICE]
And on
"Aed
onititgoes:"
goeC
In the background,
backgreurd, them
wuuffleas
anan
anol'
e'timer
there mae
was a scuffle
timer
bat hissyel
eyelids
seductively at McClure.
baths
de esductirely
M5G ore,One
tee of
of the
the camoat
shovedaanriomwave
microwavedown
downh'w
his bath robo
robe ard
and
era crew
ores eherrd
aluminium take-away voetainers
containers until the
cooked alumieiuoi
smooth mover's
imploded.
am006h
mover's pace-maker
paso-maker Impknded
"Cloady,
cue (robe
Mmcckeeps
keepnher
herHmtrame
"Clearly, Mm
Mrs C
Claus
(who at all times
first name
eeoret)
the ootft.
secret) is the brains of this
outfit.Her
Herhusband
husbandjowt
just
keeps the miedeeraed
reindeer and driven
drives the
the elsigh.
sleigh. Checking
kneps
Cheek ng ASIO
ASl0
flee,
files,IIdiscovered
discoveredthat
thatMm
MrsClaon'
Claus' unole
uncle wan
was in
in fact
fact the
the
head
sfthenaid
oe. The
Thoosneevtier
vuclear:
ear.
head of
the said daha
Mafiaopnrat
operation.
connection is
tho
awne all
al the card-produwing
sempanlee.EveErrthe Mafia owns
card-producing companies.
injone
Sr b'rthdayn,
map a
ryone buys oarde
cards for
birthdays, ard
andwhey
they reap
allI the
monopoprofit. Similarly, the
thy Christmas card
card industry
irdustint is
5 rnoIlopolived
lised bythe
by theMob,
Mob,who,
who,ininagreement
agreementwOn
with Mrs
Mrs Claus,
Claus, une
use
Santa's
Santa's wage.
image.Mre
MrsClaon
Claustaken
takesaapencentage
percentageof
ofthe
the
profits aed
the gift
gift service
sennss which
which isiv really
realy a
and oont'nuew
continues the
war
aversienstrategy
strategyfor
forthe
Claos' venison
veeleonenterpnlerl
tax aversion
the Claus'
enterprise!
Of
e pyramid
pyramid cannot
wanestbe
brshattamd:
a
Of oeume,th
course, this
shattered: iffthn
the Maf
Mafia
orgaeisatior
sappear ond
organisationisisshut
shutdwwe,
down, cords
cards will
will ddisappear
and
crowds
crowds will
will reset,
revolt, deposing
deposing gocernireete,
governments, and removing
remev rg
aallI pretences
prntnnesenthat
thatinnfact
Fast
the
Mafia
powthe
Mafia
is 'w
notsott
thesal
all-powerful
World-c do anarchy
anarchy would
would prevail,
precai.
erful ho,nd'cf-wtato.
head-of-state. World-wide
and
nomethingeven
eventhe
thrUnited
UnitedStates
Statesisnnet
and ChatS
that's something
not
willing
to risk.
wilt
gterwk.
Still,
Still, there
there wan
was Cs
his phone
phone tall
callno
to mabn.
make. Trey
Troy rose on what
remainedof
ofhw
hislvgs
legs(the
(thedostors
doctors told
told him
him that
that he
he would
would
retrained
nnuoe'
againbe
beable
abletotoget
getdown
dean and
and strut
etmt his
hio funky
fuely'
never again
stuff), and
the
etupt,
aedproceeded
prsxvedndtotomove
wovetoward
toward
tiephone.
phoneThis
lbs
took quite
time, as he
felt it5necessary
to fall down,
Cock
guitosome
nomet'rne,an
hefeft
eevesnaryrtofal
dosr,
then to stand
tradi-then
ntaed up
up again,
agaic,inir the
tho ancient
ancientBuddhist
tuddhet trod
tionof
ofobe'eant
obeisant approach.
approach. Othere
Others losked
looked at
at him
him
ton
strangely, but he didn't
etrangely,
dide't look at anything, because his
hie
eyes were full of tears from
his
oyos
from the
thn smarting
emartieg pain
pair in
ir hiu
nose. Trsy
Troy assumed
assumed the
the carti
cartilage
could be
be removed
removed from
from
nose.
ago could
biw
Coin when bin
his brain
his glasses were retrieved.
Finally,he
hewas
wasUtinthe
thepresence
presenceofofthat
thatwhich
whichhe
hehad
hadfor
for
Firaly,
es
thought he
so wig
longworshipped.
worshipped.fie
Rethought
hemight
mightexplode
explode in
in aa fit
fit
of
of re
religious
ig ocx ecstasy, but it was just
ant the cracker jacks
that nemeone
someone had shoved down
down Ho
his koeerw.
boxers. His hand
trembling
crembl
eg(God!
(GedlHe
Heneeded
needodaacoffee!),
voffeel).he
hereached
masheddown
door
wf reverrexertn
educed, and,
ar'd, full
f II of
to grasp the mrreicer,
receiver, so badly abused,
ence,raised
raisedititrue
to his
flung i5
it down
erce,
his ear;
ear; he
he immediately
immsd step flung
dowr
agei
.His
hens
again.
Hisferncur
fervourcoo
wasdampened
dampened such
such that he
no loeger
longer
could
ignore the
the foot
fact that
that hie
his faoe
face wan
was eo
no mom
moreConconoeo
d ignore
tour'd
board partition.
toured'han
thanthe
theparticle
particle-board
partition.
Semsone
peanut butter
butter on
on the
thereceiver;
rexe'ver if
Someone had smoarod
smeared peanut
there
there was
was eec
one thing
thing he
he hated
hated more
more tan
thanbnieg
beingrun
runscem
over
by a one-tormen
wasbeing
being wet'wil
wet-willied
with a salty, oily
byes
rn'tonnwr, ititwas
led with
ely
vegetab
e ectract.
vegetable
extract
He had
had to
tolerated
the wisn-eraekn,
wise-cracks, thn
the attaoks
attacks en
on hiw
his
He
crated the
body
non euistnnt poreseality,
body and
and hi
hisunear
near-non-existent
personality, but
but thin
this
offence was
was toe
too great.
great. ItIt was
washie
his entimation
estimation that
that I'm
he
offence
wan
was in sorts
someway
way'higher'
'higher' than
than the
the other
other patronn,
patrons, and
this enabled
Chin
enab edhim
himtoteavoid
avoidoffence.
offence.This,
Thin,however,
hewnser,was
wasone
err
arre
ch should
coed that
that
areaoh
which
should be
be bsyond
beyond dvfiemeet.
defilement. He
He bel
believed
his outrage was because
his
because itit was
was not
rot he who was
wan being
bnrrg
defiled, but
butanutbnruwhich
another, which etmphjenhaesedhisnelf-Hghtsimply enhanced his self-right-
eousness.
A tore
th Gem
d'n realiea
moreastute
astuteassesnmret
assessmentcame
camewwith
Gerald's
realisa-
ticr
at Troy
tiontthat
Troywas
wasoffeeded
offendedby
bycreativity,
creativity, aed
and all
all hie
his
acleno
actions were
were motrvatrd
motivated by
by eniheheese.
selfishness.
Ices_late
cow, Troy
Trey ascended
ascended the
the stairs,
ntaixs,tripping
tnppi goe
Desolate now,
on no
more than eli,
six, end
and saunterS
saunteredback
backalong
alongthe
the balcony.
balcony.
mom
the
he ask
vs a
ownd his
his
Theandle
anvilswh'ch
whichwere
werethere
theretied
tiedCe
to his
ankles
slowed
progrnec
moro than a perambulating
po-ambulatieg nbuffls
progress so
to no more
shuffle an
as he
neared
neared his mont.
room.
An
As Troy
Tray crossed the border of his abode, he looked
leeknd up
opte
to
em
In weakly
weakly at Gerald.
Gnrald. Pleased, Gerald was oti
poesmile
stillI in posness
session
on of his facial features and ddid
d net
not look like aa dal
dal-
anon wit
rector was
nice devo
liance
withthe
thederture
dentured director
wasaadef
definite
devoir,
and
and bin
his smile
ernie reflected
reflected this
this(as
(asitt did
didTroy's
trpy'e 'face',
'faen aalthough 'fogade'
'façade' would
would have
have been
beenmom
moreaccurate
accurateetatTb
this
title),
time). gin
Hisgreoou
grin could
d have
havebees
beenno
no broadaran
broader as he
he nuoked
sucked
the nticby
aed screwed the cap back on
en the
sticky teaspoon and
peanut butter
butter jar.
peallvt
jar
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By Smart
Stuart IJealh
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haveI Iexposed
exposed Saeto's
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was a crook?!
To theE
think of al
all the
the ttime
woo
creok? To
me he had spent
spent alaphabetinrrg
g, page-referencing
page mrfere c eg and
ard
phabetising and
and watalwguir
cataloguing,
common nofootnoting a letter which
Whiohwas
wasgoing
swingtosoa acommornogeederl
This left
lefton&
onlyhis
hisunshakeable
usoabeeblr faith
fa ti rr
gooderl This
in ti's
theho
honesty of the U5
government to
to present
prevent hhim
ending
osty
C, government
m from end
ng
his (shining)
)ehieing) career
careerabruptly
abruptlyand
ardprematurely.
premeture pThe
the
Gherni-meister cursed
Gherro-meintnr
vureedhis
hisbad
badluck
lush- -while
whileBig
tig Brother
Srotner
Co,ereeeded
is the
the Sydney
Sydopy'Morning
MorrdsgHorald
Commended in
Herald Yoeeg
Young
Wideere
Composcsri
Writers Competition
wan
watohieg, nothing
nethire csuld
was watching,
could gv
go wrong.
Tfre,dreddafiaa
1995
The Armidalian .1995
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Page 93
Behind Closed
OIo:ed Doors
Door:
secrets ai-e
are all hidden,
His secrets
Closed
theoutside
outsid wodd,
Closed Lo
to the
world,
Away from
from the
the noisy
noisy pressmen,
pressmen,
Away
l3chind
Behind closed
closed doors.
doors.
There are
are just
just aa few
few people
people
There
He
iii,
He has confided in,
All that
that he
he has
has believed
believed in,
in.
All
Behind closed doors.
Eeh[tid
His much
much talented
talented writings,
writings,
His
His
His joys
joys and
and all
all his
his pains,
pains,
His circle
friendshas
hasseen,
seen,
His
irIe ofoffriends
Behindclosed
closed doors.
doors.
[ehirid
He hides it from the public,
I-fe
His
His tales
tales øf
of all hc
he knows,
knows,
He's seen
seen more
more than
than an
an eagle,
eagle,
He's
Behind closed
closed doors.
doors.
Fehind
to see
He wants no-one to
see it,
ut lightly he relents,
But
Only to close companions.
companions,
Behind
closed doors.
ehlnd closed
Lee Reid Year 7
Tee
TheArmda1e
Lee was
was awarded
awarded aamerit
merit certificate
certificate in The
Armidale
Town
Poetiy Co#npeitiun
poeni.
Town Libraiy
Libraty Poeuy
Competition fur
for this poem.
Untitled
The bitumen road
road was
was steaming
steaming as
as the
the sum
summer
ncr rain
rainbebegan tofa
to fallininthe
themidday
middayheat.
heat.The
Therain
rainwas
waswelcomed
welcomed by
g
the lone
lone figure
figure as
as he
he moved
moved down
down the
the road
road towards
towards no
no
the
where. The dark clouds blocked
blocked the
the sun's
sun's deadly
deady rays
from
from the
the almost
almost dehydrated
dehydrated individual.
individual. As
As the
the water
water
trickled down his back and dripped from his hair, he sighed
in secret
secret relief.
relief, He
Heknew
knewthttkiese
that thesesummer
summerstorms
storms were
were
short lived, but enjoyed them to their fullest whilst he
could in
in hi
his weakened
weakened State.
state.
Puddles
Puddles had
had already
already formed
formed on
on the
the edge
edge of
of the
the road,
road,
and he bent down tentatively
tentatively to
to take
take aa drink.
drink. Finding
finding
the water had no strange taste he took large gulps of
the much needed
needed water.
water. He
H had
hadno
no oialnis
qualmsabout
aboutdrinkdrinkwater frompuddles,
puddles,thinking
thinkingnot
notofofany
anypossible
possiblebacbacing waterfrom
that may
may be
be found
found with-ill
within it. In fact,
teria or impurities that
he knew
knewnotof
not ofanyLhing
anything on
on the
the subject
subject of hygiene, and if
he did he probably
probably wouldn't
wouldn't care.
care. He
He couldn't
couldn't afford
affordto
to
care, that
that Is.
is. Not
Not in
in his
his Brie
line of work.
A flash of lightening brought the landscape i.lto
into detail
fora
for abrief
brief second,
second, then
then the
the crack
crack of
of thunder
thunder thumped
in his bo4y.
body. Taking frightat..this,
fright at this, simple as he was, though
he had encountered such
such things
thiiigs before,
before. his memory
merilorywas
was
short and
and devoted
devotedto
toother
othermore
moreimpor-t.ant
important inforniainformation, such
such as
as how
how to
to find
find food
food where
where others
others might
might riot.
not.
tioll,
Racing
Kaclngdownthe
down the road
roadtowardsiiowhere,hesliced
towards no where, he slicedaapath
path
through the rain
rain faster
fasterthan
than most.
His sight
sight reduced
reducedto
toaafew
fewmetres,
metres,he
heraced
racedoff
offthe
th road
His
into the safety of the large gum trees. Huge
Huge trunks
trunks
loomed on his vision, but
birt he dodged them with unfailing
accuracy. No fallen
fallen trunks
trunks nor
nor ditches
ditches slowed
slowed him,
him,and
and
he eventually emerged on the slick bitumen
bitumen again.
again.
A dull roar and the sound of sluicing water caused him
to turn just in time to see a car emerge from the rair
rain
and slam into him at high speed.
Page 94
Dark clouds
clouds threatened
threatened on the horizon, and Lisa was
Park
late for
for her
her rendezvous
rendezvous with
with Marc.
Marc. The
The digital
digital speedomspeedomlate
eter reading was flashing numbers that Lisa would rather
notthink
thinkabout,
about, arid
and now
now aa storm threatened to slow
lot
slow
h-er
her down
downto
toaamore
more sensible
serisible speed.
speed. She
She thumped
thumped the
steering wheel in frustration
frustration at
at the
the certainty
cer-taintyof
icr being
of her
being
late.
[ate.
A flash
flash ofblueand
of blue andred
redcaused
causedLisa
Lisato
toscream
scream out
out many
many
A
creative expletives.
expletives. She
She could
could not
not afford
afford to
to be
be stopped
stopped
creative
now, not.
byany
anypolice
policeofficer,
officer,ititwould
not by
would mean that all she
had worked
worked for
had
for would
wouldbe
belost.
lost.As
Asshe
he applied
applied pressure
pressure
to The
the pedal,
pedal,the
the first
flr-t splotches of rain hit the windscreen.
screen.
Soon
Soon she
she was
was screaming
screaming round
round the
the corners
corners in
in blinding
blinding
rain, aware
aware of
of the
the whine
whine of
of aa siren
siren somewhere
somewhere behind.
behind. A
A
rain,
yellowarid
yellow andblack
black sign
sign loomed
loomed in
in frontof
front ofher,
her,arid
and instinct
instinct
the siren
alone caused
caused her
her to
to veer
veer left.
left.Abruptly
Abruptlythc
siren behind
behind
her stopped. Unbekniowristto
Unbeknownst to herthe
her the police
police car had not
he-stopped.
riot
managed
managed to
to make
make the
the corner
corner successfully.
successfully.
How
Now feeling
feeling ecstatic
ecstatic about
about losing
losing the
the car
car anti
and keeping
keeping
up the high speed in the rain, she gingerly eased her
foot off
off the
the accelerator.
accelerator. As
As she
she did
did so.
so, aa shape
shape sudsudfoot
denlyappeared
denly appeared out
out of
of the
the rain
rain in
in frontof
front ofher',
her, arid
and before
before
she had time to react she collided with it. It flipped onto
the bonnet
bonnet cracking - but not
smashing -the
-the windscreen,
windscreen,
the
notsmashing
and fell behind the car.
Lisa screeched to a halt anti
and reversed the car to the
up to it, but
was unable
unable
comatose body. She drove right up-to
butwas
to see ititproperlythroughthecrackedwindscreen.
properly through the cracked windscreen. Hopto
ping Out
of the
the car,
car, she
she slowly walked up to the still figout of
ure. As the rain mixed with the blood that was gushing
out of the crushed
crushed skull,
skull, she
she realised
realised the
the kangaroo
kangaroowas
was
ito dead.
quite
By Andy McGregor
Commended in the Sydney Morning Herald Young
WrUers
Writers Competition
Competition
The 11on9
Irony o/o Greed
The
Gteed
The
The first
first rays
rays of
of the
the re-born
re-born sun
sun filtered
filtered through
through the
the
cracks in
in the
the window
window shutters.
shutters. Outside
Outside the
the first
first signs
signs
cracks
of the
the new
new morning
morning were
were also
also making
making themselves
themselves noticenoticeof
able. Petite
Petite birds
birds sang
sang their
their piercing
piercing greeting
greeting songs
songs to
to
able.
the
the skies
kie whilethe
the yellowgod
yellow god of the
while themore
morerobust
robustrooster
rooster
trumpeted
trumpeted its
its wake
wake up
up call,
call, his
his small
small mind
mind set
set on
on Ininforming
forming the
the other
other 1'easts
beasts of the glorious
glorious sight
sight they
they were
were
forfeiting.
forfeiting. The
Th sleek
sleekfox
foxwas
wascarefuillytrotting
carefully trotting home after
hunting in
in the
th farmer's
farmer's chicken
chicken
ter a night's bountiful hunting
coop.
coop. Licking
Licking his
his lips
lips he
he grinned,
grinned, once
once again
again gloating
gloating to
to
himself, proud of his superior cunning. Oh.
Oh, how he loved
this
this morning.
morning.
The
creature not
not enjoying
enjoying this
this morning
nlornlng was
wasthe
The andy
only creature
the ununfortunate
fortunate brown
brown snake
snake who
who was
was being
being ever
ever so
so careful,
careful,
sliding
sliding through
through the
the chicken
chicken wire
wire netting,
netting, creeping
creeping across
across
the
the dirt
dirt floor
floor which
which provided
provided him
him with
with the
the perfect
perfect disdisguise.
guise. Then,
Then, lik&
like an
an expert
expertwine
winetaster,
taster,he
hesniff'ecl
sniffed out
out
the
the larest,Julclest
largest, juiciestegg.
egg.Wider,
Wider,wider
widerhe
heopened
opened his
his mouth
mouth
and
and leisurely
leisurely sucked
sucked the
the white
white banquet
banquet into
into the
the longlongsuffering red
red gut.
gut. Turning,
Turning, he
he slid
slid back
back across
across the
the vioviosuffering
iated
lated nest,
nest, through
through the
the boundary
boundary and
and to
to safety.
safety. Waitl
Wait!
He's stuckl
stuck! The poor fool, so hungry for a succulent
chicken egg
egg that
that he
he forgot.
forgot. He
He wouldn't
wouldn't be
be able
able to
to fit
fit
chicken
through
through the
the wire
wire again.
again. Exasperated
Exasperated a-this
at his foolish misThe Arinidalian
Armidalian 1995
akofailed
dt,, tryirg
t escape
cuape his
bin
tebe,
take, the
thn brown
brov snake
flailed ci
wildly,
trying to
ironic
captor.Howeoer
However now
now, oothn
as theSun
sun beamed
beamed its
runt captor.
its friendly
frierdy
lay
lace
face ovsr
over the horizon,
croon, the
theenake
snakewan
was exhausted.
exhausted. Hen lay
rnluctontly
teg his
reluctantly awa
awaiting
hisfate,
fate,bo
beititdeeth
deathby
byshovel,
shovel,or
or
the lisgsnieg
lingering death
the
death of
of being
beingeaten
eatenby
bythe
themeat
meatants.
aett
They
They would
would be
be inevitably
neortabyattrsctedtothnnhredded
attracted to the shreddedenakn
snake
nub. Oh,
Oh, how
how he
he loathed
loathed this
thio morning.
rrso leg,
flesh.
Ly
ng there,
colby drained
sire nod eyes
uyoo
Lying
there,kbhis pitch black,
black, phyn
physically
caught
fragile butterfly
butterfy
caught a errs
smallI butterfly.
butterfly. The irerneture
immature fragile
was
h thsl
rid by
was be
both
thrilled
bytm
the nighting
sighting of
of ice
its first
fret more
morning,
ng,
and
ngy
and eager
eager to
to show
show off
off ito
its beautiful wrrgw
wings. ItIt truSt
trustingly
fluttered
fool.
uttered across the
the open
open paddock.
paddock Another poor fuel.
Ocenn't
hn know
know that
that the
thnbirds
birdswill
wi Ike
hungryafter
eftertorir
Doesn't he
be hungry
their
morning
song? The snake
blue urd
bird
moro
so oouigf
snake grinned
grineed as
asthe
thesmall
ems blue
dIved
wIth lightning
Ighteng speed
pinpont accuraoy
dived with
speed and pinpoint
accuracy. At
At
leastthe
theoroke
snakewouldn't
wouldn'tbe
betho
thefret
first
victim of
of the
the do
deboot
uiotimn
ueptlue
ght.
ceptive dayl
daylight.
The enako
snake prided
Even in
The
pr dod himself
hmen f on
on his
he sharp senses.
senses Even
this dgeed
dazed and weary ntatn
state he could enenl
smell the
this
tire familiar
fare lar
odour
foe the
odour of the farmer. He could feel
the sturdy
sturdy thump
thump of
the boots which
had avoded
avoided so
so many
many times before
before.
the
which he
Ic had
The
in enakr
snakenow
now lay
lay perfectly
perfectly still.
still.Its
Itsonly
onlychance
charm to
tore
escape death ey
lay In
in going
going uerotioed
unnoticed by
by the farmer so the
cape
snake lay
lay in
in weaiy
weary nlence
silenceas
asthe
theuluensy
clumsy bunion
human rip.
apsnake
preached
proached. He
Hemuetbocboernowforthrstepnee
must be close now for the steps senttshctk
shock
waves ore
oneby
byone
onethnough
through tire
the ssaksu
snakessensit
sensitive
scales,
weooe
vs ace
so,
rebounding off Its
its backbone.
flesh
rebounding
baobboee. The
The stench
stench of
ofhuman
buoanonelr
Tonic
wafted into his
wafted
hi nose,
nose. burning
bumeir ghis
hiosensitive
eenoikioonostrils.
rents .Panic
started to oeim
claim the
the long
long slender
slender body
body.ObI
Oblivious
eterted
v gun to his
actions, the brown
actiose,
brown figure
figure began
begantotohiss
hffsan
animpulsive
mpueve
threat
threat to
to the
the approaching
approaching human.
human. Sudden
Suddenly
y aware of
Ctv.'r..re.Sm'...
Michinara
Sh raga: Major Work
hisf0
folly,
ceased his
he
by, the
the snake
snakeabruptly
abruptlyueassd
hieindiscreet
ndiecrent hisshim'
Ing.
ing. teas
It wastoo
toolate,
late,he
hewan
wascure
suretotobe
bediscovered.
discovered.
Co
rely going
going about
about his
his daily
dailymundane
mtndaor farm
Calmly
farm rhome,
chores, the
the
farmer
farmer paused
paused to
to observe
observeaasound.
sound.Ho
Heorriled
smiledso
asho
heccci
recognised its 050cr.
owner.City
City folk
folk could
could hare
havemistekeo
mistakenititfor
for
cgnined
air
t of
rely grab
air being
being let oout
ofaatym.
tyre.He
Heknew
knewthough.
though.Ca
Calmly
grabbingthe
the shove
shovelwhioh
which he
he bed
had corvorierEly
conveniently sTE
left laying
beg
eyes
agalest
contacted y adad'
againstthe
thechicken
chickencoop,
coop,the
thefoenmer
farmer contentedly
canted
Hehad
badbeen
beerhunting
hunt, g this
t is
vanced or
onthe
the stuck
stuck enabe.
snake. He
one for a
while now.
Toomany
manytimes
timesFed
hadthe
theSnake
snake stoone
awhieeow
Too
eto'
lee
too many
len the chook egge.
eggs. Too
manytrees
timeshod
hadthe
thefarmer
farmeran
areyed
rived too late, cely
only to ebueme
observe nothing more then
than e
a0
wiggly
gly line
line eading
leadingout
outofofthe
thechicken
chickencoop.
coop.He
Heknow
knewthough
though
- he
he knew
knew that
thet ifIfhe
heleft
notitt for
for long
longenough
ceo gh the greedy
gmedy
fool
himosif, The human fort
fool would
would ocentually
eventually oacvh
catch himself.
felt no
guilt or
or remorse
remorse an
as he brought The
the wide-headed
guilt
wide'hsaded shovel
shove
crashing down,
only aa sharp sense
delight
he eat'
witoranhlng
door, only
seree of del
ght as
ache
nesoed
hoed being separated from the rest
nessed the sneboo
snakes head
rest
of to
its body.
body.
of
Se
omi gbemdwbthtbeuceee,thofarmergathsmdcp
Becoming
bored with the scene, the farmer gathered up
tre
thevomaino
remains of
of tho
the nnake
snake cod
and headed
headed for
for the
the garbage
garbage
dlepenol.
takIng one final bool'
arid bouncing
beunoleghis
fin hand
hard to
disposal. Taking
look and
marvel
seght of
edte
marvel at The
the weight
of tIe
thebody
bodyho
hesigh
sighed
tohimself
himselfas
as
rn
hethrew
threwwee
the corpee
corpse ecu
into ene
the bin.
b n. He
He smiled
cmi ed at
at the popo'
tent
a ydangemue
mel as
Onederur,
tentially
dangerousan
animal
ashe
heuleeed
closed the
the Cd.
lid. One
down,
to go. The
only the
thy fox
foote
The farmer
faeror trod off
off whistling
whet irg to himhis,'
Is woedered
self.
self. He
wondered hoe
howlong
longititWould
would be before the f00'5
fox's
greed would
we Id help
help him
him catch
catch it too.
By IfRalph
By
otph Monckton
Moevhsor
This glory
ewerdeolfirofp/eoe
Yeero 11
11-.12
stray wee
was awarded
first place is
in uhe
the Years
12
section of
Armidalian Creative Writisg
WritingCeegeeti'
Competi.ncvllee
of The
TfuiArraidetierr
thus,
Also commended
oernrrierrdedinbribe
SydneyMorning
Moieieg Herald
tion. Also
the Sydney
Young Writers
Yeorrg
Wr'iuersCompetition
Ceesliuoe
"Now
"Now That
that was
wasaaries
fine blow,"
blow" thought
thought the
tho man
manas
ache
he disdis'
carded the blued
bloodied
carded
ed shovel
shovel and
ard peered at
at the
the dismemd seem
bered seeks.
snake. He
giggled to
to hmwo
himselff as ho
he looked
at the
the
bsrod
'Is giggled
cubed at
rent scene
ironic
sceneof
ofthe
thesnake
snake who,
who, by
by he
his gee
owngreed,
greed,had
had been
been
oaeght
caught by the
the very
very thing
thing that
that had
had fed
fed him
him for
forall
a these
these
weoke
oked up
weeks. Carefully
Carefully hop
he picked
upthe
the heed
head of
of the
the onobe
snake ecu
and
studied his defeated opponent.
opponent. A
A dangerous
dangerous looking
yoking set
of hooked eneem
venom injectors
ejectors domisetod
dominated the
the forwonk
forward per.
portion of
of the
the mouth.
mouth. He
He moms
marvelled
at the
the diel000tebbejriw,
dislocata He jaw,
ton
led at
that mouth was
wan amazing!
amaeir gIThe
Thehuman's
human'Sdelight
dnifht turned
to pride as
ache
he ocrimised
examined the
the body of the snake. Ittecas
was
ong and
end tubular.
tubulac Obviously,
tboouely, the
beer eating
long
the oeaks
snake had been
ccl.
well,for
for.tg
itssloe
sizewas
wastruly
truly impressive.
impressive. The
The greedy
greedy foe
fool
could have
heun easily
sauily gone
gonemany
easy deyn
ivithoutannorcol
days without
a morsel.
TheAreridetiore
The Armidalian 1g95
1995
'
Fogy
yy
Page 95
home
Home Bu
But Awog
Away
away from the bright lights
away from the dull droning beat
sway from routine from structured order
away
away from the cloud of lucre
that emanates
emanates and
aridoozes
oozesfrom
fromthe
theplace
pce called
called city
city
that
that created it
that
that Itit created
created
faultlessportion
portion of
of the
the fan,
fan, pale
pale pinks
pinks and
and
On another
anotherfauliiess
purples play hide-and-seek behind a turçnolse
turquoise oover.
cover.
These patterns
patterns are
are repeated
repeatedaround
aroundthe
theentire
entirecirele
circle
These
with different
different pigments
pigments and
and fresh
fresh dyes.
dyes.
with
A drop
drop of
of dew
dew rolls
rolls down
downfrom
from'the
the edge
edge of
of one
one of
of these
these
A
sections and collects around
arourid the
the minuscule
minuscule green
green hub
hub
of the
the multicoloured
multicoloured wheel.
wheel. ItIt leaves
leaves impossibly
impossibly small
small
of
spheres of water in its trail which reflect the sunlight
like aa sleeping giant
come awake
awake
likc
gr1t conic
a stretching smile in
iii the haze
slowly it claws
dawe past rugged
rugged mountain
niouritaiii ranges
ranges
arid
and land of eroded plains
full
full of
of nature's
nature's gifts?
gifts?
a lend
sewerage
land girt by sewerage
black
black uniderths
under the sun
sun
their
their home
they Fiavc
have no place
place here
here
they
gone
with the
th white's
gone with
white's wind
wind
before the men in green paid for our soil
live by our values
so we could Iiv
nowthe
now the persollsln
persons in blue
blue we pay
ofof
glass.
However,
these
like so
so many
manyinfinitesimal
infinitesimalshards
shards
glass.
Hover, these
leisurely disappear, evaporating into the atmosphere as
the now
now abundant
abundant radlatlori
radiation warms
warms the
the fresh
fresh air.
air.
the
A gentle
gentle breeze ruffles theflexiblearnd
the flexible and soft
soft blades.
blades. They
A
momentarily flutter and destroytheir
destroy their perfect
perfect alignrneiit.
alignment,
momenteri&flutteranid
flowingair
airhas
haspassed
passedthey
they spring
spring back
back
but after the
th flowing
into their previous immaculate position.
Simplicity and complexity entwined and combined into
SImplIcity
one object, exponentially increasing into
one
Into an
an incredible
iiicredlble
fragment of
of desire.
desire.
fragment
You watch,
watch, uriable
unable to
to intervene
intervene as
as the
the inevitable
inevitable atrocatrocYou
ity occurs.
occurs. The
The silver
silver blades
blades flash
flash in
in the
the sunlight
sunlight and
and
ity
the
the human
human hand
hand cleaves
cleaves life
life from
from the
the ultimate
ultimate beauty
beauty
of the
the flower.
of
to tell us how to live in it
five
five rivals
rivals arid
and two
two territories
territories
this
this is
is Cur
Our Land
Land
a ustral ia
autmlia
ByAndrew
By Andrew Sypkons
Sypkens
By Dean Streater
This
This poem
poem wax
was awarded
awarded aa merit
merit certificate
certificate ui
in The
The
Armidale Town Library
Library Youth
Youth Poetry
Poetry Competition
Competitionin
in
the 16 to 18 Year
Year Section.
Section.
Commended in
in the
the Sydney
Sydney Morning
Morning Herald
Herald Young
Young
Commended
Writers
Competition
iters Competition
Madame Ocinnibal
Cannibal
madame
Sensualfacades
facadesforest
forest her
her soul
Serival
fonLaimcigotio
rantarmagoda
The perFectly
groomed grass glitters
perfectly groomed
glitters wJth
with dew in the
the
half-light of early dawn. A light misl
mist - barely a haze,
swirls and eddies in the
tile gentleair
gentle air currents.
currents. The
The smooth
smooth
velvet green,
green, void
voidof
ofimpurities
iripuritiesetnetches
untilitittouches
stretches until
touches
the horizon and meets
meets the
the sky,
sky, which
which similarly
similarly isisan
animimmense canopy of blue; light at the edges arid
and slowly
reaching a crescendo of royal blue at the centre.
Lookl
Look!
A tiny furrow
furrow in
iii the
th immensity,
immensity,aa minuscule
minuscule sliver of a
cloud dares, has the
th audacity,
audacity,totoshatter
shatterthe
theconitinucontinuIty
andthere
therebelow
belowit itononthe
thfield
fieldof fgreen!
ity -- and
greeril Look
Look once
more and behold the brown ripple on the velvet reflected
down from the blue infinity. Approach arid
and you will see
more, yes,
yes much
much more.
more.
Standing alone
alone In
in the
the freshly
freshly turned
turneddark
darkear-th,
earth, supsuppor
bye
single unyielding
unyielding slim
slimpillar
pillarof
brvwii, a myriad
ported by
a single
of brown,
Psychedelic patterns swirl over
of colours assaults you. Fsyohedelic
the ring of gentle
gentleteardrop
tear dropshapes.
shapes. All
All the
the narrow
narrow ends
stab into the semi-spherical button at the centre,
centre. The
green fastening is evenly dimpled and holds the fan of
hues firmly from the inside.
inside.
Arousing young romantic men explore.
Ruthless, she
them to her
hearth,
P,uthIess,
shelures
lurssthemto
herheerth,
AssailsThem
them with
with .a
a hungry kiss
kiss then
then
Assails
Humbles them with a boiling cauldron of lust.
Follow her sex into a graveyard of lovers past
And realize
realize thatyou
that youare
areriot
notpioneering
pioneering aa virgin
virgin lend;
land.
And
Under nameless tombstones there is no flesh of
soul,
soul,
Lest Madanie
Madame Cannibal
Cannibal has ever starved for souls
Lest
.illed by
her passion
passion (like
(like a drug)
Killed
by withdraw
withdraw oF
of her
Numbers
souls too
too great
great for
foryour
Numbers of shattered souls
yours
Ever to
mattermore
morethan
thanjust
justanother
anothermeal.
meal. As
As she
Evrto
matter
Renders
Renders your
your heart
heart lifeless
lifeless and
and betrays
betrays your
your love
love for
for
her
her
...Madame
Madame Cannibal
Cannibal eats well tonight.
By Randal Thomas
Thomas
ByRandal
This poem was awarded a merit certificate in the
Library Youth Poetry Competition in
Armidale Town Libra#y
the 16
16 to
to 18
18 Year
Year Section.
Section.
the
Millions of tiny grooves stretch outwards fr-on
thefasfrom the
fastoning
tening of the forest-green centre point. They begin deeply,
but less than a third
third of
of the
the way
way to
to tFie
the edge they have
all but
butvanisheel,
ironedout
outbyexposureto
vanished, ironed
by exposure tothe
the elements
elements
of wind, sun and
arid rain.
Time has passed and the intensified illumination from
the golden orb that is
Is hanging
hanging at
at the
th horizon
horizon on
on the
edge of eternity has magnified the subtle effect of the
colours fading from blue to red to yellow and beck
back to
blue again.
blue
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The Armidalian 1995
1995
Lbs
The boy
boy rnavhed
reached into
into bin
his pnvhnt
pocket and
and rnmovsd
removedaanassliul
carefully
The Virtue
Yjitue of
e flumoufty
Humanity
Eons
vcially,we
wnare
cr5but
butfive
fivepoint
port hon
Essentially,
five
bll
ion skin sack,
metabolism.
billion
sacksOF
of metabolism.
Our nonnolaunneuw
niay decay with
consciousness may
with our
our lives.
lives.
Fonder without
nithout salon
optimism
naive optimism
ronoeptions
conceptions of
of corobral
cerebral chnrriotry;
chemistry;
Ernotvn,
Emotion, wisdom
wisdom ask
and mythology
mythology
Thnse,
ity,
These, reoderod
rendered vuid
void in loath's
death'sFee
finality,
make, oF
of life,
poor,Wit
futile
mako.
ifs, aa poor,
In tragedy.
Howovsr,
However, every
every inldividual
individual
von
is futility,
futlirty,fulfilment,
full went
can Ond,
find, in
doepite
nur oem
despite prouF
proof of our
own eaionty
naivety
and
subject to
to ridicule.
rd ode.
and our morals - subject
echos.
school.IFS
He opened
opened itit onus
once morn
moreno
to rsoea
revealthe
themanner'
masterpinno,a
panti gtlathnhadwcrkodonfurthomajxrty
piece, a painting
that he had worked on for the majority
of thn
the day. At that moment.
moment, the cool brnezn
breeze returned
returned,
unsvpeoted
the paper
papsrfrorn
nma Ihands.
handt
unexpectedlyynnatnhlng
snatching the
from bin
his small
ItIt or
F codlazily
asilythrough
thmcgh the
the air,
air. Footing
drifted
floating en
on a bvoath
breath of
wind,
determined
not to
to lose
lose
of
nd. whilst
wh let he
he rushed
rushed after it, determ
ned not
bin
some prsnnrt.
his mum's
present.Ontantly
Distantlyhrhehoard
heardevroanne,
screams, cars
saw a
nchoo
d almost
school bus
bus in
in the
the corner
corner of
of his
his nyn,
eye, hut
but ho
he unu
could
reach it, almost..
Thn
The mother's oehsmeet
vehement lament
lament burned
burned in
in the
the air
airan
as she
she
cradled the crumpled
hor son
eon against
agairnt her
hnr bosom.
kausm
crumpled body
body oP
of her
Hope.
Hope, among this
this hopeless
hopeless ssulronmnn
environment,
mmane
tin virtus
remains the
virtue uf
of humanity
humanity.
Rondo)
Randal Thuotos
Thomas
rhknpnnmwwsowardnd
merit certifiacte
verwfiuvtoinnib,
This poem was awarded a merit
the
Arnnidale
Town Libraty
Library Youth
Yontit Poeby
Poetry Competition
Competition in
Armidale Town
the
the 16
16 to
to 18
18 Year
Year sevliotn
section.
11lflolhe,,
Mother's G,eoe,l
Greatest fear
A
eot
Tears
tumbled down
downthe
tin her
hsrfaun
ng rain,
ran bblurring
urrlvg
Tears tumbled
face like fall
falling
thy
d around mr
flurry of
cf fear.
mar
the wsr
world
heran
as ohn
she ran in a mad flurry
exhaustion and
and trepidation,
trepidation, she
Limbs quivering
puivoriss from nd-auction
stumbled
tin roadside
n folk
stumbled along the
roadside,Faming
forcing ourlo
curious
folk from
from
her path
path ao
as ale
sherunbnd
rushed pant.
past. Ynt
Yet noor
evenan
as ohs
the mother
rrothnr
did so, she knew
wastoo
toolate.
late.Peep
Deepwithin
withinher,
her, aa pri.
pridid
knew ittwa,
mmml
ientinvtvgnd
out the
tin tnrr
bin knowledge
know rdgs of hsr
meval instinct
cried out
terrible
her
loss,
Oseucried
criedout
out in
in mourning.
mourning.
The
brght and
The nun
sun wan
was bright
and warm
warm or
onthe
theboy's
boy'sboon
back vs
as he
he
left
the euhool
school gates, waving a goodbye
classnit tho
goodbye to
to his
ho class.
maton.
fineg narnful
nrankn,he
hntumnd
005
mates. Being
careful to avoid ton
the cracks,
turned onto
tho
the old coinont
cement path that would load
lead him home, hunn'
humming softly under
ueder his breath
breath all
all the
ths while.
while. A
A slight
nllgbt breeze
imene
irrod.ruffing
rifling his
bin hair
bar as
an his
hit daddy
enjuynddoing,
dung, and
and
stirred,
daddy enjoyed
taking the unploasant
unpleasant edge
heat.
taking
ndgn from
fmm the
the sun's
acne gentle
gnnte Feat
ftWith
th aatiny
hln pace
paveleisurely
ninorsy
tinysign
sigh the
the noy
boy began
began walking,
walking, his
whilst the world
turned urnovund
unnoticed around
around him.
and slow,
ulustodnilntthe
onrd turnod
hirr.
The norsarne
screams were
she was
and
rho
wsm louder
oudor now,
nun, nhn
wan sure
nuroofoftit,and
one seemed
seemed to
to cut
cut through
through her
her mind
mind with
with Snub
such a
every ann
violence nhat
that she
shefound
foundherself
hernef clasping
o aepirg her
hsr sam
ears and
gaoping
Farair.
air A hand reached out to eteady
gasping for
steady her but
shoved it away.
away, resum
resuming
floundering run.
run.
she shooed
ng her floundering
The cement path that the
had
Tho
the boy
buy had
had been
been treading
treadng bad
now ended,
nsded. to be replaced
rnplavsd by a small dirt
d it track that
rosa
dnring thracgh
Lays nonrgmnne
ir
meandering
through a park. Large
evergreens stood irregularly upon ite
sides. watching
watvhine all
al who
its sides,
who paeeed
passed and
not
noting
eg who
who waved
waved to
to them.
them.In
Indappled
dappindshade
chaIn the
tin boy
boy
continued his game, hopping
nontinund
happing from
6mmone
anopatch
patchof
ufsunlight
ncr ight
to thenext.
next. Up
Up ahead,
ahead, he
he could
could see
see whnre
where thn
the park ended,
tothe
Its cool
0001grass
gracesevered
onvsrndby
bythe
thncruel,
nrunl,black
blackhighway.
highway, He
ho
its
reached its
ito edge,
edge, and
andsat
satdown
donostotowait
natfor
funhis
hismum's
muse
reached
red
to arrive.
red car
varto
arrive.
themnthsr
motheruould
couldsee
seeaaoruand
crowd of
Not far ahead tilt
or concon'
Fueed
pnopr. sobbing, sickened,
nictonnd, daznd
fused people,
dazed pnnpn
people who
who corer.
were
slowly
vlomdydispersing.
dinpoming.Shouldering
Shvuldedngher
herway
wayinto
rite the
tho midst,
ni dnt.
nbc reached
reached its
'ts core
oars to
to find
fird two arnbu
anon officers
officers
she
ambulance
slowly
white sheet.
With an
slowly covering
vocsdngaatiny
citybody
bodywith
w'thaawliite
nhott. slob
intense
wal that spoke
spoke of
ofgreatagosy
intense wail
great agony she torethe
tore the cover
cover
away
away to
to stare
stern at
at what
what lay
lay underneath...
undnrnnath..
TheArmtdahiarr
The
Armidalian .199y
1995
fsded
fvr his
his mum
sum that
folded pointing
painting ho
he had done for
that day at
bin
facncnreuoanisade,
His tiry
tinybody
bodywan
was crushed.
crushed, his face
unrecognisable,
warped hr
terijtnle accident
any dent she
she would
wocld never
enver forget.
in the terrible
YvO.
noneas
ace
hoheld
holdhim,
him,itt seemed
noemod that she
sin bnurd
Yet, even
she
heardkilo
his
voc.e
ling hen
won alright,
alright. that he
ne
voice to
calling
her name,
name, veiling
telling nor
her in
it was
wan
was ffine.
cc. She looked up,
up, and
and through
thn,ugh her
her tears
tnarssaw
nawths
the
oh
d that
thu street
ntront in
in the
the park.
park
child
that wan
was hor
her own
ownacumen
across the
Even an
tubedhe
herushed
raehedtowards
towardsher,
her, jumping
jumping off
oft
as ehe
she Wa
watched
ths
ficriyof
ofexcitement.
svoitemont.Behind
bshndher,
hot someone
the knrb
kerb Hr
in aaflurry
barked a warning,
warning. but itit was
was too
too late.
late.
Thewoman
womanninthe
thebrbright
red car
car ntnppnd
stepped out
lbs
ght rod
act in
in aa dazed
decal
horror, unable
to accept whathad
hadjust
justhappened.
happened. AA boy
boy
horror.
unablntsacveptwhat
had vet
pped out
act in front of her, a boy about the
just etc
stepped
cairn
sameago
ageus
asher
hervery
veryown
owneon.
son. With
With sharp
sharp gaop
gasp ebe
she
looked around. Where was heF
he? Normally he waited here
aftnr
ondsd, by the
tbs edge
odgn of the park,
park, until
unti
after enhool
school had ended,
ohs
tome byte
she came
by topicL
pickhim
him op
up.What
Whathad
hadhappened
happened cv
to hirer
him?
By
By Hedloy
HadleyWfdeo
White
ThiCaterywatatvardodflreup)ave
inthe
dieYears
Years99- 10
This stoiy was awarded first place in
Snolion,
Section of Threhrrmidalras
The Armidalian Creanve
Creative Writtag
WritingCoorpesr'
Competition.
Innocent
Inneceni
Tho
gloeny deep
dsnp blue
bios sea
coo rolls
rolle perpetually
pnrpetua lyinto
ntu transtrano'
The glassy
p.
rent green
115into
intowhite
chits foamy
thorny water
mater spilling
epi lit5 on
parent
green hhills
onno
to
th,
tvp of
theedge
edgeof
of the
the beach
beach an
as he
he watvhen
watches from the top
cbs
ci if.
the cliff.
A email
plcasanty alongcidn
small watrr
watervouren
coursetnFcklnn
trickles pleasantly
alongside a
otnoprvciyjtracL
ding red
steep rocky tracktamed
carvedbetwenn
betweentwo
twounirin
unyielding
red cliff
cliff
Faoss
faces overlooking
overlooking the
the sea,
sea. each
eaoli extending
extending Os
to aa sharp,
sharp,
1sf
a headland,
head a d, nncirchrg
psacekul sea
una below,
bnluw, by
defiant
enclosingOhs
the peaceful
by
stands,. As
As the
the tender
tender warmth of
which the boy
boy now
nun stands.
the sand 500nn
oozes through
through ths
the osnvinee
crevices between bin
his tone,
toes,
ewerm
nhnst
a warm breeze
breeze lapu
laps at his chest.
Ohs
oh dmeplay
playjoyfuilytsaeingtheuna.watingfortbs
The children
joyfully teasing the sea, waiting for the
water togot
get rear
nearand
and running,
running, atghing
laughingat
at her,
her, playing
playing a
oatnrtv
game. mecca
The seawaits.
waits.
gate.
Wavescranh
crash quiety
quietlyout
outalong
along the
the break
breaking
line, one afftavee
ng line.
af'
ter another
in a slow rhythmicmuLlen.
motion. The
purring
tsr
a othnreeelonrhyLhnnin
Thecalm
nay purnrg
sea comforts him as he mlishen
relishes in the shal
shallows,
soa
sony and the
rpplen
let roiling
ripplesbmab
breaksoftly
softlyagalnnt
againstbin
hisknees.
knees.Ohs
Theff0
quiet
rolling
waves enticehe
him
intoOhs
thedenpor
deeper watot
water,which
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appears
wavnunntvn
into
asleep but
alert behindhalf
halfvioned
closed eyee
eyes.The
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playfulfoam
foam
aoieop
butalertbohnd
ro
Is slowly towards
rolls
towards hi
hisnwalnt
waist ruffling his board
board ehnrte
shorts
around ithis
legs.Rn
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divingoonr
over placid
placid
amurd
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moves
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waves rolling
yet unbroken towards the shore.
foam.
dently he now
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dlvss over
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preparing to
The wave arches closing in on him prepaHng
to pounce.
pounce.
her Intentions,
intentions, agahi
again hhe prepares to
He is unaware of her
glide peacefully over itit.. AA small
small triangk.
triangle of foam begins
to trickle over the wave
beach
a little. It draws
totrickleoverthe
wavealong
alongthe
the
bchalittle.Itdraws
back the foam and passes unbroken. The first set of
passed, she
only small
waves has passed,
hc lies down again and oHly
small
green hills glide by him, the water rising and falling on
his chest
chest.. Once
he stalks,
taIk, the
Once again
again she
the waves
waves now
now are
larger than before. Already breaking he has no choice
butte
but to dive
dive unden
under. Asthe
As thewave
wavecrashes
crashes the
the swirling
swirling mass
mass
him to
devours his legs drawing him under. She tosses his-i
to
sandy floor. The
and fro, tumbling him across the harsh sandyfloon.
water becomes shallow
shallcwagain
again arid
and he
he emerges,
emerges, coughing
coughing
and gasping for air.
Once again he moves calmly out toward the breaking
trying to
attack. This
area, persistently
persisten1ytrying
topass
passbeyond
beyondher
herattak.
time she lets
lets him
him pass
pass further,
f rther deeper.
deeper. The
The waves
waves now
crash behind him, possessing him with a false sense of
security. He relaxes and begins to float on his back,
peacefully, rising
rising and
and -Falling
falling over
peacefully,
overthe
theunbroken
unbroken waves.
waves.
Unaware of time, he begins
begins to
to drift.
drift. The
The beach
beach seems
scenic
faded and distant as it comes in and out of view, bobbing from behirid
behind the waves as he looks back only fully
birig
seeing the dominant
dominant cliff
cliff towering
toweringover
overthe
the sea.
sea. He
He popositions his body vertically attempting to stand on the
solid ground beneath. There is rio
no sand, only cold black
expanses of nothing.
nothing. He
He begins
begins to
to panic,
panic, swimming
swimmingFefeverishly toward safetyand
safety andthe
thewarm
warm shallows.
shallows. Oblivious
Oblivious
verishlytoward
the rip
rip which claws
to her actions he struggles
struggles against
againstthe
him into the pounding wave.
wave. The
The tip
tip trickles
trickles with
with white
white
and with
with one
one deft
deft blow
blow he
he is
is
foam, she draws it back,
lack, and
driven into the floor of sand that he searched for before. Swirling currents again toss him around, leaving
him disorientated, scratching and scraping for a handful of security and a breath of air. His thrashing hand
bursts from the water grasping at nothing, trying to
pull himself
himFF out
out of
of th
thetumbling
tumblingcurrents
currentsby
byaalength
length of
of
Ghost,
Ghost',Olive
alive
Once upon
upon aa time
time there
there were
were two
two boys.
boys. Their
Their parents
parents
Once
had died.
died. That
That night
night they
they heard
heard aa noise.
noise. They
They found
found out
out
had
what
what he
the noise
noise was.
was. Ghostll
Ghosts!!They
Theyran
ranaway
away but
but they
they
ran Iito
intomore
moreghosts.
ghosts.They
Theyran
ranthe
the opposite
opposite way
way and
and
ran
lost them.
them. They
They ran
ran through
through aa forest.
forest. They
They stopped
stopped In
in
lost
amazement.
amazement. There
There Standing
standing right in front of them was
huge palace.
palace. They
They walked
walked towards
towards itit and
and opened
opened the
the
aa huge
huge doors. It was completely
dark. They found the
huge
completelydark.
the light
light
switch. They
They saw
saw four
four stair
stair cases.
cases. They
They chose
chose the
the left
left
switch.
hand
hand side.
side. They
They found
found some
some ghosts
ghosts and
and vampires
vampires too.
too.
They rail
ran down
down the
the stairs
stairs and
and ran upthe
up therieictstaircase.
next staircase.
They
There wasa
was adungeon
dungeonwith
withsome
some prisoners
prisoners in
in it.
it. They
They found
found
There
the key for the dungeon and set them free. Then they
turned
around.There
Therewas
wasthe
he12050
boss of
turned around.
of the
the palace.
palace. He
in The
the dungeon.
threw them iii
dungeon. AA nice
nice ghost
ghost got
got the
the key
key
and let them go. They went up the third stair
case. Up
Up
and
staircase,
there was a passage. It led them into the ground. When
out again
they came Out
again they
they ended up in America which
they wanted to go to anyway. They walked into a for
sale house
house to
to sleep
sleep for
for the
the night.
night. In
In the
the middle
middle of
of the
the
sale
night they
they woke
woke up
up with
with ghosts
ghosts arid
and vampires
vampires surroundsurroundnight
irIg
ing them. They fainted. In the morning they had turned
into ghosts
ghosts arid
and they
they ended
endedup
upmeeting
meetingtheir
their11um
Mum and
and
into
Dad as
E)ad
as ghosts
ghosts and spooked happily ever after.
By AlexTilhwy
Maly (Prep
Book Week Competition
BvAk'x
(Prep School
SchoolBook
Winner)
Vl'7nner
II Tiip
Trip to the Beach
0
We are on our way to the big beach.
Wow the surf is bigger than yesterday.
I'm catching the biggest
biggest wave
wave of
of them
them all,
all, back
back to
to
sham
shore I go.
I'm
'ni drying
drying myself
myself and
and we're
we're packing the car.
We are packing the
the gear
gear In
in the
the car.
car,
We are home now. The beach, the surf - my life.
Thke
Take me home country
country roads.
roads.
air.
Kristopher
Kristopher JJ Strahie
Strahle
(Prcp
(Prep School Book Week Competition
Compethion Winner)
Winiwr)
Thiewave
retractsinto
intothesea.
HcrawIs,
The wave retracts
the sea. He
crawls,slowly
slowlys.andstandrig, stumbling towards the
thc beach and
arid vomits.
vomits.
ing,
The wind now blows a gale, darting over the crashing
small gustdraws
gust drawsup
upthe
the pins
pins of
of sand
sand and
and prowaves. A
Asmall
pelsthem
shiftingaa new layer
pels them wildly,
wildly, stinging
stinging his legs and shifting
beach. The bitter wind blows cold against
across the beach,
his skin, drawing the warmth from his near naked body
as he stumbles
stuniblesfor
forhis
his towel.
towel. Desperate-for
Desperate for its warmth
he wraps it around his back unconscious of the sand
and salt
to his
skinscratching
scratching
arid
salt blown
blownonto
ontoit.it.They
Theylatch
lathto
hiskin
and biting. He carries
carries on,
on, uncaring
uncaring of
of the
the pain,
pain,and
andstagstagthe rocky
track towards the top of
of the sharp
gers off
off up
up'the
rocbytracktowan1sthetop
clIff,
cliff, leaving the beach empty.
She waits.
By Rory
Roiy Williams
Commended in
in the Sydney
SydneyMorning
Morning Herald
Herald Young
Young
Commended
Writers Competition
Competition
Page 98
Scnreg
flight
Seamy Right
5carey night arid
and I got a fright.
It was a seamy
I did
did riot
not kriow
know what
what to
to do
do
So
5o I pulled my hair
uritil
lzsreto
until it was bare
to be true
Oh
Oh no.
no, IIha
havegot
gotno
no hair
hair
I
All because of you
you
Now you wil buy me some
sonic hair
its not bare
So hs
And I have got hair
And that
that all
all II have
havegot
gotforyou.
for you.
Lehmann
By Paul
PaulLe/unanu
(Prep School Book Week Competition Winner)
(Prep
Winnei)
The Armidalian 1995
The Tuttle
Tuttle and
and the
the mangles
Montter
The Cave
Cave of
o Death
Oneafternoon
afternoon the
the turt
turtleewae
was walking
tee
walk eg along
alongaapath.
path.The
Ire
monster
hid behind
hehird aa bush
hushand
andwhen
whenthe
theturtle
turtr came
rome
monster hid
a
oog he
Fe jumped out.
Out.He
Hewent
wentraaaaal
raaaaaland
ard scared the
along
tort[n.
turtle. The
the turtle
turtlr eald
said "lam
lam not afraid
atra d of
otyoo
you, you
you will be
be
ouared
of this."
the," He
He walked
walked slowly
niewlyup
uptotothe
tie monster
monster and
and
scared of
jumped on
on it's
ta foot.
foot. the
Thereonoter
monster was
was so ofrad
afraid he
he cried
cried
"toohos'.
"Were
knfriendn,"
S"ra en
"Boohoo".So
5othe
the turtle
turtle eaid
said "We
willIIbe
friends." Because
the monster didn't have
have aa hoone
house tlnoy
they lived together
Hi
Hil I'm
I'm WIlia
William
n and
and am
I amgoing
goingtototell
tellyno
youaacount,
story. It all
oil
startedwhen
when was
I waswalking
walkinglea
in aranforeet
rainforestwith
with my
my Morn
Mum
rortvd
end
Pad,I started
rued ijard
and Dad.
started running
andcametoatrook.
came to a track.I Ietart,od
started
happily play
playing
scary garneu.
games.
happily
g owory
Teens
Kinder (Prep
(Prep School Book Week
Taren Sanders, Joe
1st Kinder
Week
Competition Winner)
running
a cave
rune
ng up the
the track
tnookand
ondgot
gotlost.
lost.I Isaw
eawa
tare on a hill
and sent
no one
wentup
uptotoIt.it.ItItwas
wasdank
darkand
andwet
wetwith
withskel
skeletons
inside. Ilosrt
wentneed
in andthree
threeninjaejutnped
ninjas jumpedininfront
front sPree
of me. I
iseide.
gral'bed
koked
sot of it.
it. I grabbed
kicked onn'n
one's hand and he
his sword
sword Hew
flew out
tunnel with my
it and cut off his
hiwhead
hnadI Iran
oardown
dnoe the
tie tunnel
sword
andsaw
eawa
dungeonI [outoffthelockand
sword and
a dungeon.
cut off the lock andopened
opened
the door and
ard Wends
are you
you
friends came out and said "What are
doing here?'
hero?" Pont'
yon't worry,
woriy, its probably the same
name reason
rsaeon
you are here".
here". We
We started
ntartedgoing
goingbut
bottwogargeuilenjonpnd
two gargoyles jumped
in fmnt
front of
of us.
us. Ono
One had
had a machine sue.
gun. The other one had
orooe
lueand
an axe.Theonewiththeannweettok
The one with the axe went to kill
us andwhopped
I chopped
off the handle
handle and
andkicked
licked him
h r ininthe
the head.
head. II koked
kicked the
the
i
other
in the
the head.
head. We
We oar
ran or
onend
andthw
the gargoyiee
gargoyles got
got
ut,
Oi on
ur in
upend
us and
andwe
wetorned
downa
tunes The
the gar
up and chased
chased us
turned down
a tunnel.
gargoyles otopped
stopped chasing
went 00
to aoroom
acing us. We wont
routeand
ard a
goylee
ouiortst
scientist woo
was mabing
making Frankenstein
frankenstein too,
tow And
And he
he got
gotup.
up II
kicked
m and
kicked hhim
and he
he Psi
fell down.
down. We
We went
went on
on and
and aeannpiro
a vampire
bat
r n. II not
cod Has
bat gew
flew in front of me.
noticed
Max wasn't
wasn't with
with us.
us. Wo
We
wonton.
went on. AA vampire
vampire stood in frootof
front of on
us and
and all of a noW
suddee
donuoand
aodkicked
kithedhim
himinnthe
thehead.
head Mon
den Mao
Max eoeung
swung down
Max
ned
end of
of him."
bed' We
said "that's
"that's tine
the end
We then
then sot
left the
the ranl'erest
rainforest
home.
and went
tent homo.
William
William Eceres,
Everett, lee
1st Year
Year 22 (Prep
(Prep School
School Book
Book Week
Week
Ceiepekeeno
Competition We,so,r)
Winner)
I
It
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The Armidalian 1995
1995
Page 99
This Year In the Preparatory School
0
.5
4.4
Term One
The
The first
first day
day of
of Term
Term One
One began
began with
withMr
Mrtan
Ian
to teachteachLloyd changing from teaching Year
YearS5 to
ing Year 7. Mr Lloyd's place was taken by Mr
Tamworth
Jeffrey Robinson who joined us from Tamwarth
where he had been teaching Yes
Yrs 3 and 4 at
Dungowan. Mr Robinson had interests in sport,
all areas of the curriculum, and very quickly
became involved
involved in
in the
the full
full is/
iv' eof
e of the
the school
school
Troni6on
Transitionwas
wasMrs
MrsLee
LeeHicks.
Hicks. Lea
Lee had
had become
Prep. School parent last year then responded
oa Frep.
to the call for an experienced early education
assistant. As numbers increased in Transition
throughout the year, Lee increased her time and
rapidly become
became an indispensable partner in our
growing Transition class.
through being deputy honsemaster
housemaster of
Academic Achievements
Broughton House. We also welcomed two new
forActivities
ActivitiesDays
Days this
this year
year was
was on
The focus
bras for
co-operation. Mr Dempster arranged ua variety
of activities that allowed students to "buddyup" with a different age group and then participate in some worthwhile activities. The first
Students
day was about caring for our earth. Sludecls
played some games together, then did some
simple tasks using recycled materials and observing nature around them, before underlakundertaklog
ing aa clean-up
clean-up of
of McDonald
McDonaldPark
Parkininrise
the tight
light
rain. Our second activities day was a series of
co-operative games, assisted by students from
the UNE. This was followed by a performance
by aa magic
magic circus.
circus.
by
staff members. Mrs Carolyn Altec
Allen joined the
Music Department to he
be our Preparatory School
Music teacher. Mrs Allen has achieved excelchoirs and
and TAS
TAS Frey.
Prep. was
was
lent results with her choirs
no exception. In a very short period of time,
Mrs Allen had every student sieging
singing beauti-
fully, andthree
and threechoirs
choirs performing
performing at
at every
every
available opportunity. Mrs Acne
Anne Boggs rejoined our staff as the German and French tanlanguage teacher. Mrs Boggs had enjoyed over a
year
year of
of teaching
teaching ned
and living
living in
in France
Francesince
sinceshe
she
left TAS in 1991. Students from Kinder to Year
4 had the opportunity to learn German with
Years 5 and 6 learning French. Fletpiag
Helping oat
out in
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Tt.cA,-,nidoliee
The Annidalian 1995
Sporting Achievements
Term Two
The Prep. School held an afternoon swimming
championships.
championships. The
Thewinning
winningHouse
flose was
was Scarlet,
let, Senior
Senior Champion
Champion Matthew
Matthew Dorrian,
Dorrian,junJunior Champion Scott Tilbury. Ten new records
and the Championships ran smoothly
were set arid
due to the assistance given by many parents.
We began the term with a new teacher, Mrs
Waters replacing Mrs Wright who was taking
maternity leave. Mrs Waters joined our staff
and very quickly became a good friend to her
students and a very delightful member of the
Later the Prep. School team was to go on to
win both the Small Schools' Trophy and the
Championship School Trophy in the Armidale
and District P.S.S.A. Swimming ChampionChampion-
ships. This was the first time this result had
been achieved, and the 15 member squad were
weary, but triumphant after their great win.
Both the senior and junior boys relay teams won
their events.
After the inaugural season of Modball/Softball
Modhall/Softball
iuArmidatc,
TAS
became
the
in Armidale, TAS became the first
first team
team to be
inscribed onto the new trophy. They also played
Tamworth which gave the team
in a carnival in Tainworth
some worthwhile experience.
Term One Sports CalenThe final event on
on the
theTerm
dar was the Prep. School Athletics. This was
the first year we were on our own, and we tried
to pack into half a day what would
would really
rcaly have
taken a very full day. We began with a march
past with the help of a visiting
visitingArmy
Army Pipe Band.
Then all students had their chance to run, hop,
leap and throw in the events that followed. The
winning house was Green, the Senior Champion Matthew Dorrian, Intermediate Champion
Scott Tilbury, and the Junior Champion Alex
Tilbury. Five new records were set and thirteen new events were run.
Social Activities
We began the term with our Family evening.
This year, instead of games, we had mystery
tours of the school, with parents and children
hunting
and answers
answers to
to many
many quesqueshunting for
for eThes
clues and
tions.
Sadly, during the term, the School
School paused
paused to
to
remembered the service given by Mrs Ruth
Langford Smith
Smith who
whopassed
passedaway
awayon
onWednesWednesLangford
day 15th February after a long and
and brave
brave battle
battle
with cancer.
school. She shared her many talents, especially
with in art and craft, with students throughout
the Prep. School. Mrs Cook moved to Kindergarten to replace Mrs McCarthy who was also
taking maternity leave. Two Queensland Prac
students joined us for a few short weeks, to try
teaching TAS-style. Miss Fiona Primrose and
Miss Gillian Reynolds enjoyed their time with
their classes and taking part in all that was happening at TAS during their stay.
As in the previous term, the School was sadthe death of Mr Jim Holland,
dened by (he
Hoiland, our
our
Deputy Headmaster. A memorial
memorial Service
Service was
was
held at the School.
Academic Achievements
Some students participated in the annual M.S.
Read-a-thon by reading a many books as possible and raising sponsorship from family and
friends.
friends.
Our buddy activities day this term included a
day of painting circus scenes which we used to
decorate the Hall during our School's Birthday dance held that evening. The Beardy Brothers played and many students followed the suggested theme by wearing a mask.
Maths problem solving was introduced to Years
4, 5 and 6 during Terms 2 and 3. Twenty two
of our top mathematicians entered the Maths
Olympiad and undertook the five Olympiad
during that time.
Our Choirs participated
ale Eiparticipated in
in the
the Armid
Armidale
steddfod with some
some very
very pleasing
pleasingresults.
results.TAS
lAS
joined the local chess competition with two
teams,
teams, the
the A
A team
team running
running Out
out as champions
for the district and the Glen Innes District by
the end of Term 3, then going on to play the
winner of the Tamworth District by Term 4.
Our planned trip to the Dorrigo
Dorrigo National
National Park
Park
had to be postponed at the last minute due to
rain, so instead we all boarded the buses to head
to our surprise destination
destination of
of Glen
Glen Innes.
Innes. There
There
TheArmidafian
The Annidaliatz 1995
1995
Page 101
we were met at the Standing Stones and given
an explanation of their significance. This was
followed by a fascinating tour of the Land of
performance of the students. They then were
were
Combined Schools'
Schools' Choir
Choir
fortunate to join the Combined
the Beardy Brother Historic Museum.
Musøum. The
The
chance to be
he undercover and out of the wind
Schools' Orchestra.
and rain was appreciated, yet the museum itself proved to be a source of
of great
great excitement.
excitement.
Sporting Achievements
Terms 2 and 3 saw the running of our winter
Half-field Hockey
Hockey and
and Soccer
Soccer were
were very
very
sports. Hail-field
popular. Swimming continued its popularity but
hut
only a few boys played rugby.
Social
Activities
5ocia Activities
Open Day,
Day, he'icl
held on
Our Open
on the
the Queen's
Queen's Birthday
holiday, was a very popular time with many
families here
here to
to see
see the
the stustuvisitors and current families
dents at work. The presentation of our choral
items were a highlight with the students sharing the songs they had been learning earlier in
the term.
Term Three
The term began with the great news that two
new members of the Prep. School family had
arrived on the same day. Ellie Rose McCarthy
and Brittany May Wright were born on July
6th and became visitors to the school throughOut
out the
the rest
rest of
of the
the year. Miss Katrina Kirkby
joined the staff as an assistant in our Year 5
class. There she took half of the class for English lessons and assisted Mr Robinson
Robinson with
with the
the
Jish
teaching of other areas of the curriculum. In
Term 4 Miss Kirkby
Kirkby ably
bJy assisted
assisted with
with other
classes when staff were away.
Academic Achievements
Students proudly saw some of their art works
on display as part of the annual
annual travelling
travelling art
art
works from independent Junior
Junior School
School around
around
NSW. They also had the opportunity to view
works
works done
done by
by primary
primary school
school children
childrenfrom
from
other schools.
schools.
Our 18 member small choir
thou went
went to
to Sydney
Sydney
for three days in late July, being billeted by the
families of The Hills Grammar School in
Kenthurst. The rousing applause
applause given
given by
by the
the
audience of parents and friends in the Sydney
Town Hall reflected the high standard of the
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and Richard Bell played in the Combined
Margaret Clark, better known to many thriller
readers
as "Lee
Le Striker"
readers as
Striker"came
cameand
andspoke
spoke to
to stustudents in Years 2 to 6 about some of her experiences as an author. She enthralled each of her
audiences with anecdotes for ways to improve
they way they tell a tale. Mystery became the
for the
the Book
Book Week
Week Story
story writing
writing
theme then for
competition. There were winners in every class,
with some additional winners taking out the
prizes for picture book and chapter books. The
Mrs
standard this year was outstanding and Mts
Grivas had a difficult job selecting the finalists. Some of their entries have been placed in
the contributions
contributions section
sectionof
ofthe
theArm
Armidalian.
the
idalian.
Adding to
to the
the writing
writing competitions
competitions was the
Adding
national Book It!
lt reading
readingincentive
incentive scheme
scheme
which nearly all of our classes entered this year.
In return for reading the quota set by the class
teacher, students were able to earn a free Pizza
Hut meal. This certainly proved to be a great
encouragement to read, and keep reading.
The Australian Schools Science Competition
was held this year for students in Years 5 and
6. Tim Wilson-Brown gained a High Distinction, seven students gained Distinctions and
four more students gained Credits.
credits. This was a
fantastic result, and a very delighted Mr
Scrivener handed out the awards in our Assembly.
The results of the Australian Schools Mathematics Competition were yet again another
very pleasant surprise. This year all students
from Yrs 3 to 6 were able to enter. High Distinctions were achieved by Tim Wilson-Brown
and Hang Hang Zhang,
ZIiaag eleven
eleven Distinctions and
nine Credit awards, from a candidature
candidature of
of 75
75
students.
For the second year, the Prep. School entered aa
team of seven students in to the national Tournament of Minds competition. After six weeks
of preparation, the team took their entry to
Tamworth for the
the regional
regional finals.
finals. Despite
Despite carecareThmworth
ful checking and rechecking, the device failed
to complete its intended task. The team learnt
The
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Annidalian 1995
oa great deal through their own efforts, espeesprcially in practical problem-solving and team
ciolly
work.
Term Three has become lhr
the time
time for our Prep.
School ploys
plays and this year
year each
each class
class pa1
put on
their own play from around the world. Kinder
and Yr
Yr44presented
presented aa play
play from
from Japan,
Japan, Year
Year One
One
told of the happy tale when
when fortunate
fortunate people
people of
of
the world helped people who were less fortunate, Years 2 and 3 retold a well-known children's lola,
tale, Year 5 headed to the wild weal
west of
America, and Year 6 presented a gymnastics
play centred around en
an old Italian folktele.
folktale. The
four
four performances
performances were
were greatly
greatly appeecioled
appreciated and
each student enjoyed the opportunity to put on
wake-up
make-up and
and take
take the
the limo-light.
lime-light.
Sporting Achievements
Tilbury spoke to each of the classes
Mrs Celia Tilbary
during the term about how to effectively "Get
This was
was aa very
very beneficial
Ready For Sport".
Sport. This
for students
time foe
students and
and staff
staff as
as Mrs
Mrs Tilbury
Tithary preprr-
aented
sented the programme from the Australian
Physiotherapy Association.
The
Armidahan 1995
1995
hrArisidaties
the 1-lanna
Wtnter Swimming Shield was held
The
Hanna Winter
on 15th August with Mr John Voegeli preparing the team. The Senior and Junior Boys rerunners up and missed ant
out by
lay teams were canners
only one
one point
point from
from taking
taking the
the shield.
shield.
aely
The PSSA Athletics was held on
an Friday 68th
18th
July. Mr Robertson took the squad to the PLC
field foe
Althnngh the team
for a day of events. Although
donewell
as wellas
asthe
the PSSASwiiutniag,
PSSA Swimming, they
did not
ot do
each achieved an excellent standard fur
for themselves and their school. Scott Tilbury,
Tilbnry, our
oar highhigh-
est achiever in the Athletics, was placed second in the Junior Boys Championship.
The term concluded with oar
our annual family dey
day
Dumaresq Dam when the cross country rue
run
at Daniareaq
was held in excellent weather. Many parents
Tilbury he
be the first
were present to see Scott Titbnry
boy aud
and Lauren Farrell as the
the Best
first girl across
the finishing line.
Social Activities
Activities
Social on July 22nd was
The NEGS Centenary Sacial
a popular attraction for many students as they
students at NEGS und
and
mingled and danced with utudeuts
PLC. This was the second combined social for
the year.
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ldJ
Our two Chess teams played many games
The
ompetitioe
The Australian
Australian Schools
Schools English
English Competition
throughont
throughout teems
terms 2 and 3. Towards
Towards the
the end,
end, the
the
was the
the third
third part
part of
of one
our National
National Competitions.
Competitions,
was
our stadents
studentswere
wereproproa chance to gauge how oar
students from amass
across the state.
gressing against stadents
Years 5 and 6 sat for the tests last term and the
results were again very pleasing. Tim WilsonBrown
Brown gained
gained aa High
HighDistinction,
Distinction,two
twoDistineDistinc-
"A" team had achieved the highest points for
the district and were selected to play against
the Glen
Glen Innes
Innes district
districtwinners.
winners.This
Thiswas
wasaasacsucthe
cessful match with TAS then moving to
cessfut
they played
Tamworth District finals. Here thcy
Manilla at the Manilla Public School. It was a
long drive but a very worthwhile experience.
The team lost by only one game, the highest
level achieved by the Prep. School so far.
Term Four
At the start of this final term, we saw some
more changes to our staffing. Mrs Erroline
Erratine
Cook was to be away for the tems
term on long-service leave and Mrs McCarthy returned from her
leave to teach half of the Yr 5 class which had
teave
grown to 28 students. Mrs Waters remained as
our combined
combined Kindergarten and Year One
oar
teacher.
farewelled and thanked
During the term we farcwellcd
Rev. Howarth who had been the TAS Chaplain
been one
our Master
for 20 years and who had also bece
School foe
for ten years until
In
of the Prep. Sehoal
aatil 1990. Ia
same week we said goodbye to Mrs Helen
the some
Knight, our Librarian since 1992.
Academic Achievements
Achievements
hundred and
and eighty
eighty nine
nine students
students from
from
One handred
Year 6 classes around Armidale gathered at
Yeas
TAS one Friday to undertake some hands-on
Science activities. This was the third year that
attracted so
so many
many Year
Year
"Mission Possible" had attracted
Six students
stadents to TAS. It was a very successful
day, with opportunities for oar
our students to join
others in team work, problem-solving, decoding and applying their knowledge in Science.
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tines
tions and seven Credits were alsu
also awarded.
As in previoas
previous years, classes headed in differert
entdirections
directions for
for the
the Activities
Activities Week.
Week. Year
Year 66
went
went to
to various
various parts
parts of
of the
the New
New England
Englandfor
for
outdoor activities with Mosman Preparatory
School's Year 6 class. Year 5 enjoyed 4 days
east at Yarrahapiuni.
Yarrahapinni. Year 4 went west to the
Warenmbuugles.
Warrumbungles. Years 2 and 3 headed
headed north
north to
to
Inverell and district for three days.
Social Activities
Activities
The SRC initiated Triathlon race, with three
members in
in aa team,
team,based
basedon
onaahandicap
handicapsyssysmembers
tem, was held in the second week of the new
term. The
teem.
The team
team of
of Emma
Emma Wynne,
Wyane, Susannah
Susuaaah
Warrick and Timothy Rowe beat an extensive
Wacrick
field of enthusiastic
eathasiaslic participants.
Our visiting
visiting Grandparents.
Grandparents, God
God parents
parents and
and
Oar
our students
friends provided a good reason for oar
to present a festival of singing under the directu
tion of Mrs Allen.
As pert
part of our "buddy"
"buddy" programme
programmeanal
and our
students headed to
theme of "the Earth", all stadents
the Dorrigo
Dorrigo National
NationalPark
Parkon
onMonday
Monday6th
6thNoNovenrber
vember for a day in the rainforest.
P.R..i.Sn,,drr
Mn.rsrrnfthrPrrprosnySrhuot
P.R.JSanders, Master
of the Preparatoly School
The Artnidalian 1995
Year 6
Year 6 began the year with a study of Civics
and the Law which included a visit to the
Armidale CourtHouse.
Court House. Students
Students listened
listened to an
Annidale
hour of proceeding before having a chance to
ing Term 2. We enjoyed about eight weeks of
letter writing in a very quick mode of Email,
receiving a response within only a few days.
This meant that questions couki
could be answered
quickly and friendships established whilst ben-
put questions to the visiting magistrate. We also
this use of the Internet.
efiting from Ibis
studied the State Elections and tried to predict
the
the outcome
outcomeofofthe
thep011.
poll.
Mr Tim Landry joined our class as a Prac. stu-
Many of
f the
theclass
class had
had aa greatweekend
great weekend of camp-
ing and river-rapids-riding at Barrington during first term. We camped out on the properly
property
enjoyed the
the opportunity
opportunity
of Daniel Kuppe and enjoyed
skills
to try out their water skills.
dent from Pennsylvania. He liked to show his
conjuring tricks as well as teach all subject areas during his six weeks at TAS.
One hundred and eighty nine students from
Armidale gathered at
Year 6 classes around Aimidale
undertake some
some hands-on
hands-on
TAS one Friday to undertake
was introduced
introduced to Years
Maths problem solving
solvingwas
Science activities. It was a very successful day,
4, 5 and 6 during Terms 2 and 3. Twenty two
4.
of
of our
our top
top mathematicians,
mathematicians,most
mostofofthem
them in our
class, entered
entered the
the Maths
Maths Olympiad
Olympiad arid
and underunderclass.
took five Olympiads during that time.
with opportunities for us to join others in team
The class attempted to understand the culture
of other civilisations when we took part in the
archaeological dig simulation. With the help
of some UNE students we developed
developed aa whole
whole
who have achieved a perfect score in their fields
new culture, hid it and then preceded to "uncover' the other team's efforts and interpret
what was there.
Then the class headed for Sydney for the annual exchange with Mosman Prep. School. This
work, problem-solving, decoding and applying their
their knowledge
knowledge in
in Science.
Science.
ing
Congratulations to two members of the class
of interest. Tim Wilson-Brown was awarded a
High Distinction in all three of the Australian
Schools Competitions for English, Maths and
Science.
Science. This
This placed
placed Tim
Tim in
in the
the top
top 1%
I% of the
State. Matthew Dorrian was awarded the Senior Championship in both the Swimming and
Athletics Championships. Both of these results
were remarkable achievements.
was a week-long educational, sporting and cul-
Towards the end of our'Year,
our Year, Mr Sanders asked
tural activities including visits to Macquarie
funniest memories
memories and
and
us to write out what our funniest
Street, Parliament house,
House,Supreme
Supreme Court,
Court, SydSyd-
greatest achievements were during our years
in the Prep. School. Here is what some of us
wrote:
ney Towers, The Rocks, Power House Museum, George's Head Harbour Fortification,
soccer and softball match, and a social with
Mosman Prep and Queenwood School.
An interesting divexsion
diversion from our studies was
when we began corresponding with keypals
(most of whom were girls) from Roosevelt
My funniest memories
"The scavenger hunt
bunt on the beach at
Yarrahapinni was fun. I got sunburnt because
my group used my hat for a carrier bag. We
had some arguments over whether some items
Middle School in Eugene, Oregon U.S.A. dur-
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105
were correct and after the argument we usually ended up in fits of giggles." (Tim WilsonBrown)
"Junior Runner-up for athletics, soccer premiers, softball premiers, senior champion for
"Going to Sydney with the choir; Going to the
softball medallion."
medallion." (Chris
(Chris Glyrin-Robinson)
Glynn-Robinson)
softball
Kuppe's; the socials; Worm Works Works;
Going to Yarrahapinni; Going
Going to
to Sydney
Sydney with
with
"Getting aa free
free book
book [Or
for Speech Day 1994."
"Getting
(Paul Lehmann)
Year 6; Going to the U.N.E.; Staying in the
"Chess." (Michael Fussell)
boarding house; Going to the Warrumbungles."
(Chris Glynn-Robinson)
"Getting in trouble, UNE for a week, getting
lifted up by Mr Ferrier." (Paul Lehmann)
athletics, junior runner-up in swimming,
"Winning the TAS Junior Boys in swimming
twice, winning the Junior PSSA junior boys,
getting to state in swimming, getting 4 Credits
and 2 Distinctions, getting to the Tamworth and
"When IIsqueezed
squeezed aa yoghurt
yoghurt and
and itit sprayed
sprayed all
all
over about 3 people." (Michael Fussell)
District Chess." (Jonathan Rofeta)
"Mr Ferrier
Ferrier's's farewell,
farewell, Daniel
Daniel Kuppe's
Kuppe's farm
farm
weekend, getting to State in swimming."
swimming."
"Finishing
"Finishing my
my task
taskin
inMission
MissionPossible,
Possible,writwriting a story two and a half pages long about a
(Jonathan Rofeta)
parrot on a lake in the twilight in the year 2889."
Jono." (Daniel
(Daniel Kuppe.)
Kuppe)
"When I met Jono."
Hensen)
(Sam Heusen)
in Mr
Mr Dempstcr
Dempster's
seeing the
the poo1
pool
"Being in
's class, seeing
"Getting picked in the TAS Prep. School cricket
being built, getting my teeth knocked out."
Strahle)
(Adam Sirahic)
team to play Toowoomba when I was in Year
3"
3."(Adam
(Adam Strahle)
Strahle)
"The time
tune Nick Manor
Marlor got into troubic."
trouble." (Hang
"Getting a High Distinction in the Maths
Hang Zhang)
Comp." (Hang Hang Zhang)
'Put
"When Grant Robertson in Year 4 shouted Tut
"Winning 2 Science awards, one Maths award
and 1st in shotput in a carnival." (Sven
(Svcn Harris)
up your hand if you hate Mr Sanders!' then he
put up his hand up. Mr Sanders was behind him
"Was in chess." (Daniel Kuppe)
Peter
Peter Saiders,
Sanders,Head
Headof
ofPreparatory
Preparatory Sclioa!
School
the whole time." (Sven Harris)
"Stuart Blood had a tin of canned fruit at cricket
training and could not get it open so he asked
Mr Robinson to open it. Mr Robinson did and
it splashed all over his best shirt and he made
Stuart run around Dangar field for laughing at
him." (Beau Pearson)
My Greatest Achievements
"Six High Distinctions, two
two in
in Maths,
Maths, English
English
and Science. Surviving three end-of-year
end-of-year
camps." (Tim Wilson-Brown)
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Year
Year S
5
hnru a wonderful one
our far
The year has been
for canoe
me as my
my fires
first at
lAS aad
TAS
and shape
I hopethat
thatthe
the studnets
students cuaticsr
continueru
to strive
strive hard
Au interesting
interesting year
year for
for Year
Year five
five was
wasexperienced
roperieaced this
this
An
year with a great deal of change
charge"npiving"
"spicing" things up to
muLe
the whole
whole experience
rxparirace onjoynbic.
make the
enjoyable. The
The class
class ruinnumbern grew
gacwto
to 26
26 with
with the
the addition
udditioo of
af Philip Dewhurct,
bers
Dewhurst,
Saber Marshall,
Marshall, Christopher
Christrphcr Rowe and
aad Toby Wilkins at
Jaben
hcginrring of
of the
the year,
year, each
each of
of them
there bringing
bricgiag their
the beginning
own talents
talents to
to an
aa already
alreadylively
livelygroup.
group Day
Day one
one started
stoned
own
and itit was
wanannounced
araonuaed that Mr Lloyd
Lloyd would
would be
hr moving
waving
and
inta dee
secondary school
eahoal In
Yearseven
savea stusIc
into
the secondary
to teach lIen
the Year
dents which
whichmeant
meantthat
Shott
aewteacher
teacherwould
weed have
have to
to be
hr
dents
a new
emplayed for
far Year 5. Mr
Me Jeff
irE gobhwnn
employed
Robinson was
was cueracsly
currently
Taeawrrllr and
and was
was employed
employed for
far this
thin posipusiteaching in Tamworth
sirenwhich
whichcommenced
crenmenred on
on Monday
Monday of week 2, Trem
tion
Term 1.
gmw sleadity
Student numbers grew
steadily during thu
the yrca
year and currently stand at
as 28.
2g. Joel
SarIHenry
Henryjoined
joinedus
to during
daring Term
Tears 22
lrcrr Wrulbeauk
from
Woolbrook and Blake WoodgutryButtiro)
Woodgate (Ballina) and Alec
Alex
Curtwright (Hong
(Hucg Rung)
Cartwright
Kong) cammeocud
commencedsalsoal
school atatTAS
TASlee
in
lrtt us at she
and of
uf Term
Team 3.
3.
Term 4. Catherine Atkinson left
the end
truchioce
to
achieve thur
theirgeals.
goals.Welt
Well dccc,
done, gaysli
guys!!Kaap
Keep up
up she
the
week.
good work.
All stadrats
studentshad
hadto
toadapt
adapttu
torkaagu
changeatattire
thebagiucing
beginning01
of
Coiuwruls ham
Comments
fromthe
thechildren
children ebaut
aboutthings
things whiah
which thny
they
liked include:
LairreitFarrell:
l'armll:"
liked our
aun play
play and
and the new spelling
speltsng
Lauren
"...II liked
activities
Slephenir Durrirar
rug clay
clay and
cad loved
luvrd the
Stephanie
Dorrian: "I
"I liked
liked do
doing
I udiac play."
play."
Indian
Paaesou: "I
"I enjoyed
rujoyad doing thu
Sarah Pearson:
the peojuctc."
projects."
Acanhe Siriwardana:
Sidwoedaco: "I
"t likad
thc plays."
Asanka
liked desiag
doing the
Dcviii Blanch: "I liked oplillieg
clusses
Daniel
splitting she
the classes."
Phillip Pain:
Palo: "I
"I enjoyed
cejayrd Ihr
and Ihr
Phillip
the play..
play...and
the diffcrcnt
different InachteachIssue had."
had."
ers we have
Angns Busby:
Angus
Busby: "In
"In ecren
term 2 Miss Rcyualdc
Reynoldscurrrc
came end
and thur
that
was fun."
Ihc year
ycar and did a good
goredjob
jeebofaf"breaking
"broakiagin"
ic' Mr
Mr
the
Taby Wilkins:
Wilkias: "I enjoyed tire
Toby
the play."
Ae encising
pengoumwas
wasput
patinto
islu place
placawleila
Robinson. An
exciting program
while
sallIed into routine. During the year thu
the class settled
the class
hashbeen
cm involved
lavaleed in
iona moor
adcd
has
range of acliridcs
activities which
which icc
included
Ci rioLaurie:
Laseic:"I"Ienjoyed
arjayrd the
sheart
urlued
ceak especially
rspooiatly the
ha
Chris
and craft
week..."
clay work..."
theme work
week on
an Time
TIme and Change, Rainforests,
Raieiureutr, Fliglel
Flight
end Ancient Egypt, a variety
vatse of
uPart
areand
tad craft
rmfl activities
artivitien
and
which varied
vrrird brlwenu
and excc.
between drawiug
drawing akilla,
skills, puicirig
paining and
ploring colour,
uotaur, clay
clay work
work and
and aa unit
aair on
no aboriginal
abutsgisal art.
ad.
ploring
Wrcvrc
We
evennrnnuged
managed to aarstwct
constructea large
large trading
reading erra
areahosed
based
en a 20 side 3 dimensional
dimeasianal shape with the
thu base,
hera, called
callcd
on
as lgucrhrdruv.
lured easeriug
Ike
an
Igosahedron. The
The childreu
children have loved
entering the
"rcadirg igtrea"
fier silent
ciicnsreading.
carding.Projects
Prajurts were
wuer comcam"reading
igloo" for
pintndoa
sitar and
acd individual
pleted on ahaugen
changes in tnohnulcgy
technology ovee
over time
prujeatsoc
writ pot
projects onCuontrire
Countries at
ofIke
the World
World whicir
which were well
presreeecd.The
TlaYeae
Sri.play
play"Bunfight
"Bnntightatatthe
thcO.K.
OR.Corral"
Carrel'
sented.
Year five
was a tan
nerjayrd doing
dcieg for all
fun play
play which
which the
the cisildern
children enjoyed
Ben Wales:
Weins:"This
"Thisyear
yreehas
hasbeen
heromy
myfavourite
faveaeitryrur..doily
Ben
year...daily
PD was
wrc the best."
heat."
PE
Blake Woodgate:
Wuedgutr: "I
's havr
Blake
have enjayrd
enjoyed oriohrt,
cricket, swimming
swimming aad
and
spcnls."
all of rho
the sports."
Sri'd Grirefinid:
rOSA swimming and orbBrad
Granfield: "I liked the PSSA
athletics."
Adam Dunlop:
Duelop: "I really
rarity liked
likod the
thu unit
sail on flight
fighl and
and Iho
the
trip to Glen
Gino Innes."
loans."
"II was
wsc aa good
goad sporting
spacing year
Ben Hall: "It
year foe
for me!"
Alex Csrswcighl:
Cartwright: "1
"I have
sport end
and lira
the games."
Alas
trace enjoyed spars
genres."
nedirreres and
and comments
comments from
fmm the performances
perfuemuares were
audiences
very positive.
0enitive. The
The Year
Year five
flue contributions
coutribaliam l,,u,urje
towards chair
choir
and small
small choir
rhuin have
havebeen
beer wonderful
wendrrtnt and
and
and I kcvw
know Men
Mrs
Attrcincr.ry
came
Allen is veryhappy
happywith
withehc
the wry
way hay
theyhievu
have ott
all come
togeshrr
admirably at
at each
rack public event
enrol told
together to perform admirably
held
this year.
Jocapis
Bach:"I'i liked
lihad playing
ployag spores.'
Joseph Buck:
sports."
The
The rlars
classninrusure
structure has suffered same
some changes throoghthroughrat
pregenmmiag and
rail
outrho
the poor
year rs
as farms
far as sapplercansney
supplementary programming
stuffing
oneconcerned.
concerned.Ms
Mr Kirkby
Kirkby joined
juinodus
asic
staffing are
in Tuem
Term 3
tur3
for 3peeiods
periods arab
eachmorning
morning whoa
when the
the clansman
class was split mb
into
Matbcwatics
Mathematicsrend
and Fnglinh
English geaupc.
groups. This
This cerreinly
certainlymum
made a
great
Wc then
thor
great difference to the dynamics of the class. We
had Mrs McCarthy
MrCarlhy name
come toes
to usininTerm
Term4,4,whec
whenthr
thealaun
class
was
spIi5 into
icIertwo
lucreseparate
scparctagroups
groupc until
cr111lunchtime
lurchtemr
was ibm
then split
Acdrrw
Andrew Lni:
Lai. "...computers
"...rowpctres were
were gaed...PSSA
good...PSSA at PLC
was onjoyahtu."
enjoyable."
Jabun
Marshall: "I
"I liked
tikcdgetting
gottingtotothe
thrsemi
sewifinals
haulsin
is socsacJaben Marshall:
cer."
(icy Jarvis: "...working
"working anonthe
Guy
thecomputees..,Ilre
computers...thepeojeces
projects
wrrc
he."
were fun."
Chris Rowe:
Rowa: "I
"I enjoyed
rejeyrd sport...building
rpnrr...buildieg the
hr reading
reading
iglao...it's
igloo...it's booreagoud
been a good pore."
year."
Andrcev
Iloilond:"...liked
"liked my
Andrew Holland:
mytime
time05
at TAS...wrehing
TAS...working
bnttrr..."
better..."
dun
mumming student
stadret numbers.
nambres. The class
class is
is now
now
due to increasing
working
uchievicg great
great results.
results A highworking very well and achieving
Scott Tilbuny.
"...favaunitc was
was swimming
swimming and
Tilbury: "...favourite
light
octivilecswhiuh
light macid
would probably
probably hi.
be tho
the daily fitnccc
fitness activities
which
Lake
Luke Dairy:
Daley:"I
"Ilihnd
liked the
theplay.
play.ItItwas
wasfun.
fun.IIalso
alsolike
likeShe
the
prajrcin.'
projects."
we
whirk includes
we do
do every
every day
day of
of she
the week which
includes aerobics,
aerobics,
rieroits,
circuits, relays,
relays, sheppiag,
skipping, gywaustim,
gymnastics, dislaeor
distance jogs,
jogs, owes
cross
cusnery,gosans,dsoca,bellshItsandcwimwirg
country, games, dance, ball skills and swimming.Anwell
A small
grucp
ivan
groupatofright
eightslndeats
students
waswitledeawes
withdrawnfnuw
from curinat
normal
rnesahmenl
Iranans and
ard lurked
enrichment lessons
looked at
at bridge
bridge curstecceious
constructions
rod
snag costs.
and mw
howIn
to mahr
makethem
them steauger
stronger using
struts.Thcy
They wonmanagrdso
aged tocreate
createsurer
somegroat
greatondgen
bridgeshum
fromstraws
strawsand
andruotciematchsticks.
sticks. All
AllIbis
thisand
andmc
westill
stillmuougod
managedtube
to fitininthe
thebunion
basics
iu
in mathnmetius
mathematics and English.
ThoArresidahare
The Armidahan 1915
1995
alhlstics...prujrcrs
athletics...projects and
and clay."
clay."
Smart
Blued: "...liked
"liked the
oe
Stuart Blood:
thedaily
dailyPE...lthrd
PE...liked working
working on
ku computers."
compulars."
the
Seed
Hcnry: "...working
"...worhing with
with clay
clay was
wan good
grad fee."
Joel Henry:
fun."
Phiiihp
Dewbuest:"...work
"week on
acAeroirnt
Egypl. daily PE
I'll
Phillip Dewhurst:
Ancient Egypt...daily
need
aeland
ned craft."
orefr."
and art
JoffRuhreroare
Jeff Robinson
Pugr 1(17
Page
107
Year 4
Yana
Fran was tha
Year Four
the greuteal
greatest
Wr
vary happy
Welnaanrd
learned and
and mccc
were very
Year Four has
has been
brnn aa rewarding
rewarding and
andenjoyable
enjoyableexperiexperience
students
ence for
far us
us all.
alt. The
The year
year began
beganwith
with two
Iwo new students
joiningtast
last yaar'o
year's alum,
class, Osnistophar
Christopher Chilton
joining
Chiltrrn and Hugh
Wale. Part
Fart way through
thwugh ttre
welcomed, Edward
Edward
Wain.
the year we welcomed,
Evaratl and later, Peter
PeteeTappin,
Everett
Toppin, as
as members of oar
our ctnss.
class.
goad year
yarn for
far me.
we.
A good
Throughout
Throughout the
the year, me
we participated in a number of
snaking Science
Srinnan and
and Maths
Malho challenges.
ahallangan.Two
Two of
of our
our fafoexciting
vourites were
vounitss
were the
the 'Amazing
'Amazing Egg Drop' and
'puffwnhites'. One
`puffmobiles'.
Our egg
egg drops were very successful
successful with
every ngg
egg surviving
ten metaa
metre drop.
said
nvery
surviving aa tan
danp.Mr
Mr Dempster
Damyrtur said
that it was
first tima
runwas the first
time that
that all
allof
ofhis
hisstudenro
students Itud
had suc-
nave/oIly
namptrtad the
thn drop.
drop. The
The `puffmobiles'
'puffmnhiles' and
cessfully completed
and
us aa lot
other Science challenges taught no
lot about
abaut construcconstruetion,design,
design, prabability
probabilityand
andestinsatina.
estimation.
tim,
Thy years
yanoswill
will move
maya no
The
on
will ma
yrar five
Eva
And so will
we tsr
to year
tune was
was magic.
wagia.
Year four
I jained
joined thn
the class
class turn
late
trill man
It still
was really
really great
I'm glad that I mrrved.
moved.
hoan great
gmat
Year h,ae
four has been
An
interesting eopeoinnne
experience
Au intementing
Disis great.
Mr D
great.
An excellent
narellant year
yrar
We aejaynd
enjoyed ahnllnngms
challenges
TIsa
fun we
ma had
had together.
trgnthnr.
The fun
In English,
English, we
we hove
have enjoyed
enjoyed tistening
listeningto
toand
and anadiug
reading a
In
nuwhnr
cvritten many
many
number of
of intnrnstl'ng
interesting vnvnls
novels and
and have written
poems
and stories.
otaries.We
Waparticularly
pnrtiautanlyenjoyed
nnjoyadwriting
wdlinglayn_
poems and
Japaauto
nese style
style poetry
poetry and
and itluetrated
illustratedvtaaybnuhs.
storybooks.
DerrninDenmrpter
Dennis Demspter
We slndird
studiedflight,
flight,airairand
andwater
waterpressnon,
pressure,tha
thehrnnun
human
body, Australian
discusondworld
world events.
events.
Australianneplornas,
explorers, and discussed
Wealsa
ecaycting
We alsoaarlysad
analysedanviaonrnantst
environmental issuer
issues such
such us
as recycling
and pollution
pulladna and
and remplatad
completedaaaunaber
number af
of ywjeats
projectssir
in this
this
area.
Oar
at Friday's
Friday's assemblies
assewbliev wean
fun. In
Our pnefnrnsnnceo
performances at
were fun.
In
particular, we
ma found
found performing
pnrfirrwing 'The
The Butterfly
Butterfly l'risnnov
Princess'
to be ao rewarding experience.
Daring
aad fourth
fnurth term
arm Ms M. Latiworn,
During the third and
Latimore, aa mustudent teacher
reacherfrom
from UNE,
UNII, introduced
intradunnd aa number
nmnbroof
at excitmaillag
Mn Latimore
Lutiworr alex
ing yrojaatv.
projects. Ms
also nsrivlad
assisted with
with thr
theafter
after
school
sport paugaanana.
programme.
schant spart
Our ynan
year will
conclude with aa 3-day trip
trip trr
to thu
the
Oar
will aa,satadr
Warrumbungles,
Waarnmhungles, for
far a study
shadyof
at the
thnlocal
lanal animals
animals and
and
plants
undo
visit to
ta the
hr opaur
absarvatory.ItItwill
will be
hr a
plants and
a visit
space observatory.
grant
way to
In end
rudea gmat
yew.
great way
great year.
Katie Bradley
Bradlry ua,dAr,dwu
and Andrew Bell
The following
billowing prows,
poems,written
writtenininHaihrr
Haikuslyla,
style, arc
are aa raregnntina
attire
of this
tIns year.
year.
flection at
of name
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the tlaanghtv
thoughts of
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108
On
The Armidalian 1995
Year 2/3
Following are a selection of ecpoctr
or the School year
reports on
writ
tar by the children of Year 2/3:
written
Tha
lead aa big
big once
anne aa year play.
The Ploy:
Play: Ia
In Term
Term III
III ave
we had
This peon
we all
all did
did different
different plays. I did a play about
year we
helping the poor folks of the world and so 00.
on. We did
Hnrnistr
and Griselda.
Grirelda. I was the
tire storyteller,
storyteller, Emma
EormoWynrre
Hamish and
Wynne
war
was Griselda, William Evesell
Everett was Hamish, Jemima
Cannel
Darner warn
aol Chris
Connel and Greg Dorrian
were porno
parents and
Chris Bradley
was a salesman.
salosmao. Nicholas
Nirhatar Rees
Rors
we looked
healthy fond.
food. We
Healthy Food:
Food: In
In Term
Term IIwo
loohod at
a/healthy
Wa
noohod
cooked pizzas,
pianos, fruit,
fwil, desserts
drasorts nod
and tacos. We got Snody
Sandy
tIre
Chof to
Income
coma/n
end he made anvaeinly
the Chef
in and
variety of dirties.
dishes. On
that Thursday we wont
went ant
out for
for ten.
tea. We
We had
had ateob,
steak, chips,
rrkn, lemonade
lamanoda nod
gravy, hnbobr,
kababs,spring
springerr/In,
rolls, Coke,
and rod
red
gravy,
a000ming
creaming soda.
soda. When
When we went
wont out
nor we
we had to wear a
dinner rail
suit bar
butthe
thegirls
girlsgot
gotOn
to wear a dress.
deem. Ian
Inn Hall
My First
First/eras
TermaITAS:
at TAS:Whee
Whenlwulhrd
I walkedthroegh
throughrho
theSoon
door
I was feeling nanvoas
hot after three days I settled
sat/lcd in.
nervous but
Two weeks later I was going fore
fine and I was having fun.
As
At the moment we sea
are doing a unit
unit on
on content
current eloclricity
electricity
at the end
thepoor
year we
we ran
are gain
goinggao
on err
an asanesiarr
excursion
and ul
and of
n/the
to Greta
Dndwia
Green Valloy.
Valley. Tins
Tim Godwin
Rainforest: Whoa
When we
we worn
were otndyiag
studying tlro
the rainforest
The Raioforeot:
rainfocest
made aneol000rest
rainforest in the
rivers, trees,
trees,
we mode
rho room.
sncm. We
We made
node rivers,
vines and
ned we
Wahad
hadlots
tarsofcl/un.
Wa made aawaler/ell
fun. We
waterfall and
and
canopy. In
the rod
end we
we got to pop
we had balloons
balloons for
forea 000npy.
lathe
the bnlinoes.
balloons. Greg Dorrian
Day at0ITAS:
TAS: ItI/was
was erranga
strange because
knew
My First GOP
bec000nlI only boom
Will aed
and Nicholas
Nicholasfram
fromlIre
the nunaleg
running sperm
sports at
atPLC.
PLC.IIdoll
felt
sod because
beenose II would
would not
not see
err my Bee
fcirndn
a bit sad
Ben V0500
Venue friends
while sew.
now.I'm
I'm beginning
beginning to
to get
get to know The
again for aawhile
Arm/dale
Armidale Sahcol.
School. Timothy Rowe
My Favourite
Favenrita Thing at
rt Sekaol:
School: II did
did homawnek
homework and I
did writing
wnitingand
usd1I did
did itit in
raea eangh
rough copy.
aapy. Jonathan
InuotlronBevage
Brvrge
Magneto:
Magnets: in
In Term
Term III
III we
we lonhod
looked at
at magrrots.
magnets. First we
tested
testod to
In see
see what
whnswas
was attracted
arnacted and what was not oratreacted.
We/trend
noly metal
malal was
was attracted
attractedtotomagma/tracted. We
found that only
eats. Next
Neat we learned
leaned obont
nod how
hew a
nets.
about the two poles and
compass
aompsss werlas.
works. After
After that
that we made
mode ao compass
cnmpass that
that
'9/Il Foroytho
worked well. Will
Forsythe
The Ploy:
Daring Tern
Play: During
TermIH
IIIsen
we had the big play. We
dramatised
of tlte
the chitchildramas/rod Hansel
Hansel and
sad Gretel
Ganteland
andIIwas
war one
ear af
dren.
to wear
dean. I had On
weanpyjamas!
pyjnmasl We
We went
vanesin
infrom
from the
the basebnoe-
meol, up
ny some stairs and inta
we
ment,
into the wings
wings aod
and there
then we
tiptoed
down and it began.
I was happy
happy
tiptoed onto
onto the
thestage,
sInge,sat
sot/awn
begoo.Iroas
because
bre000eIIonly
onlyhad
hod/n
to say
saytwo
twolines!
lieret James
dawn
Healthy
Hrolthy Food:
pond: In Term I Year
Toot Three looked
laok at healthy
feed.
Snndy the
theChef
Chefonning
food. We had Sandy
coming over n
and he showed
us rama
somefancy
fancyways
waystotopot
putthingo
things00ondinlros
dishessuch
suchnsas5051/turnas
ing an
an apple
apple/alan
did some
same
ing
into aswon.
swan. The
The doy
day a/tee
after that we did
cooking and
and made
wada aa four
foar course
acursa meal,
mccl.with
withan
asentencef
cooking
entree of
honey dew
dow and
nod rock
nookmelon
melonwith
withan
noorange
emogeon
an aa tooth
loath
pick slack
stuck in the top. Nest
Next we
we had
had ca mini
mini pizza
pizza with
with
Esplorers
coma back to
Explorersarid
and Bunheangera:
Bushrangers: Wlrna
When see
we came
rahnal
omen and bushrangers.
bashrangers.
school in
in 1995
1995we
weasadied
studiedaspi
explorers
Wowreranbed
We were askedtotopiak
pickaabaohnnognr
bushranger and
and do
do renaarch
research an
on
him. Hayloy
Hayley end
and II rereanohad
researched Nod
Ned Kelly and
and Saady
Sandy med
and
Jemiwa
CrptninMoonlight.
Macalight. II found
found out
rut a lot
Jemima enseosehed
researched Captain
about busheasgars
bushrangers and esplarees
explorers and il's
it's been my íafaahnnt
voaritasubjent
vourite subject all
all yrar.
year. Sasaonah
Susannah Wareiah
Warrick
Decisions:
Wetalked
howwe
Decisions: We
talked about how
we or/rated
selected things, what
we did that made arhess
at sad and whet
others happy or
what thiego
things
we could do if someone
same ncr was
was not
ant nice
alec to us.
us.II banal
learntshut
that
I amid
huntsomeone's
sameane's feelings
ferlisga by
by saying
saying mean
mrrs
could coolly
easily hurt
things. Michael Watts
Bushoaogren.
Daring First Term
teem we
Bushrangers: During
we eladied
studied neplurces
explorers
and hnshnrngreo.
Whan looking
lanking at aspleroes
bushrangers. When
explorers we woekad
worked
hr
geenpoor
neon
oneown.
awo.One
Oar of
a/fee
in groups
on our
themain
maineapicreen
explorers was
Sir Themes
ThomasMiechell.
Mitchell. We
Wealoe
alsoenonoechad
researched bushrangers
Sit
busheangars
and macat
thom such
snak as Ned Kelly. I relearnt about lots of them
searched Mad
Mad Dog
Dog Morgan
Masgonwith
withWill
Willand
no/Ian.
Ian. He
lIe was a
neany,
mad killer.
billee Tkat
crazy, mad
That is how ha
he gal
got his
his name.
name. S/moor
Simon
Blood
Bland
Rainforests: In
In Taem
Term II wo
we did rainforests.
drew a
Rain/neasar
rainfarasts. We draw
cain/arms
rainforest and labeled
labeled it.
it. We
We alsa
alsodid
didresearch
researchon
onanianimals from lbe
the msnforest
rainforest such
such as
as the
the Tree
Tree Kongarorr,
Kangaroo,
Green Python and Long-nosed Bandiaaot.
Bandicoot. We
We made
madenas
our
Groan
room into
had a waterfall,
waterfall, cave
cave teens,
trees,
nnnm
in/n a rainforest.
eaiofareot. We hod
vines, lets
lots af
ofloaf
leaf littrr
litterend
andnrreko.
rocks. Haylcy
Hayley Hill
Hill
Debetos:
there II we did debates. They were debating
debating
Debates: In Term
if we slsoald
should out
cut dowor
down trees.
1/we
Onus.We
Westarted
started learning
learning about
rainforestsand
andwent
wentauto
ontoaadebote.
debate.ItItwas
wasgoad
goodmc
to lisero
listen
cain/antis
Ike arguments.
argameatu. Year
Yaar22 were
to the
were the
the jrrdges.
judges. I thought Will,
and Inmimo
Jemima had great argomeats.
arguments. William D.
Simon aed
Everett
Electninity:
Electricity: During
Goring Term
Trem II
lIme
weInneat
learnt about
about eleeleicity.
electricity.
Ssntiaolacteicisystaysie
Static electricity stays in eec
oneplum.
place.The
Theheel
best activity
activity
was making
a balloon to slay
stay on
your wall. Cairent
Current alanelecwar
rnabingaballaan
onyanrwall.
stint5
tricity isis electricity
electricitythat
thatmaves
movesfrom
fromplaco
placeIntop15cc.
place. We
ma/c
deceit. We also made
made aa switch
switch out
oat of
if a
made oosmpIc
a simple circuit.
thumb taahs
tacks and
and aa pupae
paper clip. Mao
Max Thandaro
Theodore
cork, Ikumb
Magarmo:
Magnets: In
InTerm
TeamIII
IIIwe
wawere
ware looking
looking at magnets.
magneto. We
did twa
nan we
we had
had to
in pu
pa a
two enpreimnots.
experiments. Far
For the Real
first one
papas
ahy in a glass jar and pat
paper clip
put a magnet on the other
the jar
see ifititwanld
wouldalbum
attractthmeagh
through glass.
side of
af ihe
Jonand
as/serif
Poe
For the second
reread ropeetmene
experiment we had to make or
an cleat/ru
electric
ma/eel
magnetceena
crane an
so iiit would
would pick
pick up
up malal
metal lhiego.
things. BanTidoy
Ben Tidey
Healthy Fond:
Food: Gar
Our class
class woo
was leceoieg
learning abaul
about hnelthy
healthy land
food
inTeem
Term I. We
We mada
made aa dienor.
dinner. We
We load
had pizzas,
in
pinam, tacos,
la005, enealeer
whiah was vanilla, chocolate an
tree aad
and densest
dessert which
or strawbeery.
berry. Then
Thee my
my/ed
dadnegnoired
organizedfar
forSon/p
SandylIeu
the Chaf
Chef to come
talk to the class aod
and show us nama
some things. Sandy
in and talh
Barren
Barrett
II we
The Rainforest:
Rainfacost:In
InTerm
Teem/I
we looked
lanked at
at the
the rainforest.
roiaforesr
We made
walnetalls, birds,
birds, rocks,
enaks, cabes
cabm and laaneu.
made Owns,
trees, waterfalls,
leaves.
Then we
we
Titan
wa wrote
weota a story
stonyabout
abaul the
tha rainforest.
rain/arms. Then
Thaa wa
painted everything
everyrhing we
we made.
made. Bradley
Bradley Thorpe
Tharpa
okense,
sad pineapple. Than
cheese, ham and
Then we had yummy tuem
tacos
lettuce,cheese,
cheese,bar0000r,
beetroot, hon/nod
beef andsonan
sauce and
andlore
last of
of
with la/mar,
all we had pudding
padding which wns
was delicious. In font
fact it all
wasll
was!! Entma
Emma Wynce
Wynne
TlrrArosrridalias
The Armidahan 1995
1995
Page 109
Year One Report
Some comments from the children:
Year One
Oar have
have had
had aa vary
very axaiting
exciting and bury
busy year. The
clara
crib
class is made up of
16 energetic
energetic and
and enthusiastic childma
haveavery
dren whn
who all have
a verypositive
positive altitude
attitude to school and
are developing
Saab a young
developing sound
sound week-leg
working habits at such
age.
Daring
was fortunate
fortunate to
to have
have aaprac.
During Teem
Term 2200r
our Class
class was
prac.
teacher.
teacher, Miss Fiona Primrose.
Primrose. Tageltrer
Together we
we explored
explored the
the
fnathe
thechildren
ctritdraa was
wos the
the
wonders of fangs.
frogs. Tire
The laigtslipha
highlight for
walk to
anthe
thelocal
leantschool
ark-aoldam
damtotoga
'tadpole collecting'.
eclitatiog'.
go 'tadpole
(We managed
teenaged to
to lose
lasa one bucket
hcabel - and
ond no
no children.)
children.) The
The
(We
childree kept a diary
dirty of
children
of tire
the life cyale
cycle of the frog sod
and
carat many interesting facts such as the
the difference
diffrceaaa bebelearnt
twoen frogs
foogo and
cad toads.
tween
Term 3 was yet
yct again busy
bunyan
prepared for
for the
the play
play
as we prepared
perfnrmcoao.
performance. The
The childraa
childrenall
allpooticipatad
participated wall
well and
and noenjoynd
geltieg to wear make-op
perfarmauces -joyed getting
make-up toe
for the performances
except
lipntiah!
except for
for thc
thek-nyu
boys and lipstick!
Tire
foetcnatn enough
eanagh to experinnce
The children were fortunate
experience a ride
an
trais foam
Uralia to Armidale.
Armidala. They then
thee
on tire
the steam train
from Uralla
wente
Intro too
nip and
aed we walked
tvalkcd
wrote a letter
to arelative
relativeak-nat
about rha
the trip
to the past-office
post-office to
topout
post thorn.
them.
Dnaing
Tarm 4 we welcomed seven
sevec Kindergarten chilchiDuring Term
deco
ant ciansrooie.
The yam
cow quite at home
dren into our
classroom. They
are now
here. Thin
tema we
we are
are focusing
focusing on
na the
the underwater
uodrrrvoter world
world
This term
and its atoatsoan.
eon are
are fascinated
fascinated by the vancreatures. The
The child
children
vari-
ccx
have done
doirosome
acmelovely
trudy
ous things we are learning arsd
and have
craft work.
worh.As
yenAs part
part of
of nor
our Sniesce
Science nail
unit no
on watnt
water we venmmd
Scicaca labs where the children,
childroo, under
nader the
tured te
to tIre
the Science
gaidaace
Ma Gordon
Guadro
guidance af
of Mr
Mr Paler
Peter Saeiveaor
Scrivener and Mr
Mcl.ornan, participated
McLennan,
participated inc
in anumber
numberofofetayoeimrots.
experiments.
'1
enjoyed the
the whole
mbnia year,
year, we
we did
did good
gaud things.'
thiags.'
'I enjoyed
(Timarthy
Better)
(Timothy Butler)
'I loved
byrd colleetiug
my
collectingtadyolex.
tadpoles. I exjnyed
enjoyed making my
octopus.' (Zoe
(Zne Theodore)
theodore)
'I lihe
cheat acdee
sea and
and everything.'
everythiag.'
like learning about
under urn
the sea
(lames
East)
(James Hunt)
liked just
(antabout
chant everything
everything but
bat II enjoyed
enjoyed looking
looking
'I liked
far
natsidethe
thebest.'
beat.'(Alex
(Alan Tilbury)
Tilbury)
for prism
prism ak-upon
shapes outside
(Rnece Delaney)
Dalaney)
'I1k-kr
like all the wools.'
work.' (Reece
'I jibe
like doing
doing Moths.'
Maths.' (Aarila
(Amila Sieiwnadcna)
Siriwardana)
'I lika
like Year
Year Our
One bacauaa
because II like
like doiag
doing the
the sea
sea project.'
(Edward Wurrick)
Warrick)
'The tmie
train ride at Uralta
Uralla was the brat.'
best.' lAcdeea
(Andrea
McClennan)
MeClanaae)
'1k-too
doinghandwriting.'
haadwriting.' (Williams
(Williams Halfhide)
Halfhidc)
'I like doing
'I lace
being my
tap teacher.'
trachea.'
love evarythiog.
everything.Men
Mrs Watoen
Waters being
(e'soabnituWhite)
While)
(Arabella
'I like doing free activities
activities Cad
and playing with say
my
fainada. II enjoy
eujoy floating
bleating and sinking
sink-isp activities.'
activities.'
friends.
(ROhae Gray)
Dray)
(Rohan
'I like doing
doing the
the play
play ond
and gaing
goingan
onthe
thesteam
steam itaio.
train. II
also like
uk-acollecting
colleatieg tadpoles.'
tadpolax.' (Sean
(Stan Walton)
Walton)
ea)eyed the
the whole
whale year,
pace, though
though my
my favourite
faooueitc thing
thing
'I'1enjoyed
wan
tho story
ataty II wrote
wmtr called,
ratird, 'The Wolf'. I came
was the
snookcompetition.'
acmpetitioe.' (Alister
(Aliater
second in the book week
ltawksfned)
Hawksford)
enjrmyadfloating
Boatingand
andsinking
sinkingexperiments
eapreimenta and
and
'I enjoyed
collecting thdpnlaa.
tide on the
tha steam
stcam train
twin was
tadpoles. The ride
fcc.'
babes)
fun.' (Christopher Baker)
'I acjeyed
fnvouoitr thing was
enjoyed the
thewhrrla
whole yone.
year. My favourite
playing with my friandu.'
friends.' (Zachary Murat)
najoyrd
'Everything in Yeco
Year 1 was good. I ancily
really enjoyed
owienaring
undgymbaroo.'
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(Sam Rice)
Rice)
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The Armidalian 1995
Kindergarten
Kindergin
*amade
up ofupeight
veryvery
quiet
butbut
eager
little
Kindergarte'n
as=made
of eight
quiet
eager
littlelearners.
learners.The
The children
children in
in the
the class
class were
Jennifer Bláoc,,Taren
Sanders! Emma Oates,
Oates, André
Jambre, Amanda
Andre Le Jambre,
Amanda Robertson,
Robertson, Amy
Amy Wynne,
BlLcLTaren Sanders,
Harry
Harry Warn
Warn& andd Laura East.
The class
children discovered
discovered many
many
class commenced
commencedthe
theschool
schoolyear
yearwith
with Mrs
Mrs Robyn
Robyn McCarthy. The children
things about themselves
themselves such
such as
astheir
their height
height and
and weight
weight and
and painted
painted some
somevery
very artistic
artistic portraits.
During
terms 2 and 3 Mrs Cook taught Kindergarten whilst
whilst Mrs
MrsMcCarthy
McCarthywas
wason
onmaternity
maternityleave.
leave.
During terms
The children enjoyed many nature walks as they discovered changes
changes in Autumn. They each created
created
a magic
magic garden
gardenwith
with aastory
storytotogo
gowith
withtheir
theircreati
creatis.
The children studied
studied the
the fascinating
fascinating world
world of
mini-beasts and collected such c atures.
Ahighlight
highlight
of Term
A
of Term
3 was3 awas
Teda
Tedufears' Picnct Th;j.i.
.jhei bears
bearshad
hadaagreat
great time
time
playing
many games
games and eating.
playing many
At the
the start
start of
of Term
Term 4,
4, Kindergarte
Kindergartej joi, ed Mrs Wa - - andth Year
ear 1 class.
class. They
They have settled in
At
quicklyandareenjoyii
quickly and are enjoyu
I
es; andtheintere
and the intere
-
creaturesthatlivethere.
creatures that live there. Here
Here
are
are some
some wonderful
wonderful fish stories:
'I went to the beach, we all
all went
went for
for aa swi
swi
/I saw a shark
(Jenny)
shark with
with fins.
fins.' (Jenny)
'A fish was
was swimming.
swimming. I-fe
He liked it then the fish got eaten by a shark.' (Harry)
Some
Some coniments
commentsfrom
from the
the children:
children:
'I enjoy going to the computer room.' (Emma)
'My
favourite thing
thinghas
has been
been the Teddy Beers'
'My favourite
Bears' Picnic
Picnic and
and making
making an
an octopus.'
octopus.' (Amy)
(Amy')
1'I enjoyed having swimming
swimminglessons
lessons and watching the tadpoles.' (Tareri)
(Taren)
(Andre)
'I liked
liked having
having tadpoles
tadpoles in
in our
our classroom.'
classroom.' (André)
(Amanda)j.
'I enjoyed making my octopus and the Teddy Bears' Picnic.' (Amand
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Veronica Waters
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Kindergarten
teacher
The Armidalian 1995
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posfir9
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backly
If you ever come looking for us
and we are not in our classroom
in Moyes,
Moyes,then
then
youil
youly
ji I - toe try
try
Computer,Cgntre,
tire,
the Computer
Ic
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the- LII:(rary,
brary, t
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k-sium; tthe
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until we return from one f our
C-entrey,
,
4
many excursions.
We are very busy!
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The Armidalian 1995
1995
Vale 1995
Salvete 1995
Preparatory School
Preparatory School
School
Preparatoiy
ATKINSON Cnlhrriao
CatherineGreen-,
Green; Term 3:
Term 2: ATKINSON
Transition: ARCHER Mottlrew
Matthew John; BINNIE Hamish
Treosidonr
Alexander Howard; CAItILLLouisr
CAHILLLouise Kate; DAVIDSON
DAVIDSON
AlroaoderHawced;
Lachlan James;
Lcclrlorr
lamer; EDMONDS Joseph
Joreph James; FULLER
Mitchell Roy;
Roy; GRAY
GRAY Ninola
Nicola Jeao;
Jean; HARRIS
HARRISNataslra
Natasha
Mitchell
CONNELL
Jemima;
CONNELLleorime;
Senior School
James; BRUCE Cameron
Term 1: Brown Christopher Jnmes;
Matthew;
Matthew; GOODE
GOODE Nathan
NatltanLeslie
LeslieJames;
Jrmrr; HALLORAN
Neville; JENKINS, Timothy Andrew; LEE K/i
Kil
John Nnvillo;
Chang;
Chrog; MACPHERSON, John
Johe Lachlan;
Lanhian; SPENCER
SPENcER
Ryan Pool.
Paul.
Ryae
Term 2: DAVIDSON
Stuart
Trots
DAVIDSON Andrew
Aodrrw James;
James; KENDALL
KENDALLSIutrI
Nicolas;
MAILFERT
Leon
Neil;
Nicelon;
RINSURONGKAWONG Mongkot;
RINSURONOKAWONO
Moogkat;
GEHRMANN Room;
Reece;IMSCJ-IWEILER
IMSCHWEILER ThoThoTerm 3: GEHRMANN
(exchange); KIM Ki
LE DUEnrrjrmin;
Benjamin;
mas (oxeheoge);
ID San,
Saa, Justin;
Justie; LEDU
MACPHERSON,HomiEr
[tarnish Alcooreder.
Alexander.
MACPHERSON,
Alison; HAWKSFORD
A/moo;
FIAWKSFORD Tory
Tory Patricia;
Patricia; HUNT
HUNT Peter
Joseph; LENNOX
LENNOXJoe
JoePatrick;
Patrick;MOCUE
McCUE Lili
Lili Roth;
Ruth;
Joseph;
McDOUALLShames
ThomasRrwdeo;
Rawdon;RICE
RICEDavid
DavidAothony;
Anthony;
M000UALL
ROLFELonitu
LouiseMatilda
MatildaEdith;
Edith;SAMUELS
SAMUELS Zam
Zara Ar/ri;
Arid;
gOLFS
SMITH Erin
Neville;
SMSTI-I
Erie Louise;
Loeioe; STANNARD
STAJ4NARD Nathan
Nathae Nevilte;
THEODORE
Grace
Isabel;
WARDLAWA!nxondor
Alexander
ISIi000RE
Crane
mabel;
WAISDLAW
James; WYNNE
WYNNELachleo
LachlanPoirn;
John; Team
Term 2: COLE
COLE Horiry
Harley
James;
James; WALSH Deaa
Dean Joho;
John; Irma
Term3:3:GODDARD
GODDARDtOrte
Kate
Jomro;
Jerertir
Jeanette
Kindergarten: OATES
OATES Emma
Emma Catherine;
Catherine; WARRICK
WARRICK
Kindergarten:
Henry Jomm
James Timothy
Timothy
Henry
Yrer
Year ir1:DELANEY
DELANEY Rnrce
Reece Maddisaa;
Maddison; HALFHIDE
HALFHIDE
William; SIRIWARDANA
SIRIWARDANA Amilo
Amila Robot;
Rohan; WALTON
WALTON
William;
Sean Mirhcel
Michael
Seno
Year 3:
3: Term
Term 2:
2: EVERETT'
EVERETT William Devid;
David; Term
Term 3:
3:
Yrae
ROWE Timothy
Timothy lawns;
James;TIDEY
TIDEYBaa
BenTlraman;
Thomas;Team
Term 4:
4:
ROWE
GOD WIN Timothy
Timothy J00
Jon
GODWIN
Year 4: CHILTON Christopher
Hugh
Yore
Chrirtopher Robert; WAIN
WAlE Hagh
Christopher; Term
Terms:
2: 1/VEREIT
EVERETT Edward
Edward Chariot;
Charles; Tcem
Term
TOPPIN Peter
TOPPTN
Peter
Year 5:
5: t5EWHURSTPhiIIip
DEWHURST Phillip Brnnc;
Bruce; MARSHALLJabon
MARSHALLJaben
Year
Edward; ROWE
William; WILtDNSTabiao
WILKJNS Tobias
Pdwnrd;
ROWE Christopher
chrisrophrrWillicm;
Charles Joshua; Term
HENRY fart
JoelBaejomin;
Benjamin;Term
Term
Charlro
Trrm 2: hENRY
CARTWRIGHTAlexander Joe; WOODGATE
Blake
CAETWE1GI4TAIcorn4ccJor;
W0000ATE Blake
Anthony
Anthony
TAS. James
Threegrrrrer-atiorca
generations of TAS.
Jarres Crossla
Crosolf commenced
eotrar:rscrd
TIrree
Year JO
10 c/rio
this year
Year
yror and
ood is
io shown
s/rowrt with
wrrS fathei;
farlrer;Robert,
Robert,
('54'59) and
grandfathm; George, who
taught at
the
('54-59)
atrdgrrrtrljhtlzet;
edo aortgltr
attire
Srlrno/
School ('54-59)
C54'59)
The Armidaliayz 4993
1995
Sr,..A,,,,,ao,,..,,
Year 6: CRISP PrIer
Peter Alan; DRILLS
GRILLS Nicholas Richard:
Richard;
Ycar
KUPPE Dcoiel
Daniel Jrmm;
James; Term
Term 3:
3: ZHANG
ZHANG Xian
Xian Hang;
Hang;
Term
Term 4:
4: HENSEN
HENSENSamocl
SamuelJo/err
John
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Senior School
Year St
Camrroa Grant;
8: BARTON Cameron
Grant; HULIN
HULIN Mark
Mark
Year 7: ABBOTT
ABBOTT Charles
Charlru Andrew
Aadrrw James;
Jamer; ABBOTT
ABBOTT
Thonaas
Laurie MacArthur; ANNETTS
ANNETFS David John:
Thomas Laurie
John;
Bradlny;
TUME'IH Lrohlae
Bradley; TUMETH
Lachlan Vintnr;
Victor; VOEOELI
VOEGELI Robert
Robert
Clrsalos.;
Term2:
2:LANGDALE
LANODALEBenjamin
Brrjomio Byron
Byrne
Charles.; Term
Peter; BRYANT
BRYANT Colio
Colin Paul;
Paul;
AYLWIN Murray Prier;
Aadrew Alistair; EVELEIGH
EVELEIGII Peter
DYASON Andrew
Lardaee;
Term4:
4:CARTWRIGHT
ARTWRIGHT Jaha
Lardner; Term
JohnDauald
DonaldFrank;
Frank;
O'DWYER
'lbretAnthoay.
O'DWYER Trent
Anthony.
Christopher; GILL
Chrintopirer;
GILL Sam
Sam Geoffrey;
Geoffrey; GLOVER Graham
Mimi; GODWIN
000WIN Ben
Allan;
BenNiaholau;
Nicholas;OR.ANFIELD
GRANFIELD Simou;
Simon;
Year 9: BARLOW James
lames Karl; HALLORAN John
Jolra
GRIFFITI-IS
GRIFFITHS Llewellyn
Liowullyn Paul
Part Walter;
Walter;FIANNAI-I
HANNAH
HEATH Janaer
James David; HENRY
HENRY
Christopher Stewart; HEATH
Jordan That;
Flint; JEFFREY Andrew
Jordaa
Andrew Douglas;
Douglas; LEW
LEWJames
lamer
Joseph; MARCHANTGoordio
MARCHANT Geordie Reginald; MARCHANT
loaaph;
Nicholas JahaAardrew;
John Andrew; MARSTELLA Runs
Kess Diamond;
Nioholar
McCLENAGHAN JoshuaRobert;
Robert;McDONALD
McDONALDTimoTimoMoCLIiNAGHANJeshaa
Douglas Josaph;
Joseph; PENGILLEYJ0anmy
PENGILLEY Jeremy
thy James;
Jamea; NASH
NASHDauglaa
Hugh;REES
REESStevea
StevenHurtle;
Hurtle; RIDOWAY
RIDGWAY Ross Hill;
lirgh;
ROLLASON Timothy
Timothy Nicholas;
Nicholar; ROSE
ROSESimon
SimonCharles;
charlrr;
ROSS Charles Andrew Macro;
Munro; SIEL
SIRL Mark
Mark William;
William;
SMITH Alexander
Richard Park;
SMITI-1
Alesuader Frank;
Fraak; SNEESBY Riohard
SPENCER Alnxardnr
Alexander David; SYMONDS Nathan
Sam Eickirrgs;
Richings; TURNER
Ronald James; TRELOAR Saw
Michael Brian; ULRICH
WARFIELD
Miohoel
IJLRICH Samuel Ray; WAI1FIELD
Christopher Rrrhorr;
Robert; WHITE
Christophur
WHITE.Edward
EdwardCharles;
Charles; WITTEN
WITTEN
Phillip Innes;
WOOD Simon
Simon Mark; WYLUE
WYLLIE Hawish
Hamish
Philtip
leers; WOOD
Alenoader;
Siepbra.; Term 4:
Alexander; WYSEL Potriok
Patrick Stephen.;
PRATSOOMSUWAN
PRATSOOMSUWAN Pooropat;
Peerapat; SASOMSUB Aaurat;
Anurat;
WALLACE Stemart
Stewart David.
Nenille;
Neville; JENKINS Jade Nathan; KENDALL Smart
Stuart Neil;
MOORE Hayden
Haydra lamer;
James;OXLEY
OXLEY Gordan
GordonHawihear:a;
Hawthorne;
STODDART Michael Taby.;
Toby.; Term 2: CHAN Whag
Wing Kit,
Kenny; TermS:
Term 3: GROUT
GROUT JrnsoAedrnm;
Jesse Andrew; GROUT
GROUT SnaIl
Scott
Kenny;
Mirlrarl; LLOYD Alexander
Aleaaeder Hogh.
Michael;
Hugh.
Year 10:
511:CROSSLE
CROSSLEJames
lamerRobert
RabertWatson;
Waisan; ELDER
ELDER
Matthew lobe;
Smog
John; GARLAND
GARLAND l-iaminh
Hamish Robert; KIM Seong
Kwaar,
Seat:;;; Term
Trow 2:
2. ILLING
ILLINGWORTH
Kwan, Scott;
WORTH Rogre
Roger David;
David;
Ki Barn,
Bum, Richard.; Term 3: DAWSON Joshua AlKIM Ri
nxandrr
exander (returned); CHOI Jee
Joe Woong;
Woong; CROFTS
CROFIS Michael
James; TOTSAPONPATI
TOTSAPONPATI Sitichai.
Siurhal. ; Term
Tuna 4: HO Ka
To
Chun.
Char.
Year 11: BERRY Robert
Robert Harold;
Harold; BRUCE
BRUCECnmaeerr
Cameron
Matthew; DYER
Ki Saa.
San, laurie,
Justin;
Morthem;
DYER Benjamin
Brnjamia Gordon; KIM 10
LAM Brian H; LAU Cheo
Chee Sinag,
Siang, Edward;
Edward; NEALE
NEALE Liom
Liam
Hathday;
Halliday; PALAOYI
PALAGYI Simon;
Simon; ROW
ROW Stemarl
Stewart Reginald;
Reginald;
SONG Hyoung
Hyoeag Boa,
Sun, Eric;
Erin; Term
Tree 2:
2: FISHER
FISHER look
Jock David;
David;
Thomas (on
(on uotrhoagn
exchange from Salem,
IMSCHWEILER Thomm
Germany.); Term 3: LEDU
LE DU Bnajamia
Benjamin (rxohaageJ;
(exchange); LOK
LOK
Grrmaey.);
Pak labag
Wing
YmrrarIv,u.,e
Year 9 Drama
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Valete Year 12
,
Abbott
AngrIt,
1991-1995, Basketball
Baskalbcll
Angell, Crmntian,
Cristian, 1991-1995,
1 I.'
1stVV(94.95).
(94-95),Silver
SilverCalaera
Colours (95);
(95); SavSocer,
.tXt
SI John
John
cer 1st
XI(93-95),
(93-95), V-Ccpt.
V-Capt. (99);
(95); St
Ar,rrlaacr
AmbulanceFiretAid
First AidCergkcacte
Certificate (94);
(94); SC
Onlry,
Oxley, Stewart
Stewart DC,
0 C, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, BasketBasketv 1st
let V (95); Soccer
Sacarr 1st
ball
1st XI
XI (94-95);
(94-95);
(..,et
CadetCpl
Cpl(93);
(93);StStJohe
JohnAambalance
AmbulanceFirer
First
A'd
Aid Cvrtitiealc
Certificate (93);
(93); Life
Life Saving
Saving Braazn
Bronze
5'S.
Star 93);
(93);Drama
Dramanrcge/Iighdrg
stage/lighting crew
crew (91(9195); SC
Canteamp rrySeglinh
92); Contemporary
English Prize (95);
SC
(93).
R'..ddrrcb,
Rhydderch,Richaed
Richard A,
A, 1990-1995,
1990-1995,
Mr. tat. Crickrt
Monitor.
Cricket3rd
3rdXl
XI(93-94)t
(93-94); Tennis
Tennis
A Grade
''ode (93);
(93);StStSake
JohnAmbvlance
Ambulance First
First
(93).
A
-.tCertificate
Cvrtiliaale (94);
(94); SC (93).
Aid
tCull,
all Niehatae
t'rrfnct,
Nicholas LL B,
B, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Prefect,
'-ly Heune
Deputy
House Captain.
Captain. Smimrring
Swimming tram
team
cr5.15).
Sab-Juaiar Champ.
(90-95), V-Capt. (95), Sub-Junior
5 91), Sit
var colours
colaurs (94); Life
1.ifc Saving
Saving
(90,91),
Silver
S,.'-.ra medatlice
sqaad (94(94Bronze
medallion (95); Sqaaeh
Squash squad
SIt
95);vtJehrAmbelaare
St John AmbulanceFirstAid
First AidCaSiOCertifiro..lc(94);
Drcraa stage/lighting
stagcilighdag crew
cram (91);
(51);
cate (94); Drama
Rasa, Timothy
Trmalhy M, 1990-1992,
1990.1992, T3 1993Rose,
Prefact, House
Hesne Captain. Rugby
Ragby 1st
1995, Prefect,
50195);
XV
(95);Cadet
CadetCUO
CUO(94-95),
(94-95), Cenlnncry
Centenary
SC(93).
Trek (94); SC
(93).
Mctlam's
Peasceal DevelopMallam's Phanaracy
Pharmacy Personal
ment.
& Physical
Pttysivrl Education
Fdavatioe Prize
ment, t-teatth
Health &
)94);
Headmmtrr'n Citizenship
citiaenelrip Prize
Friar (95);
(53);
(94); Headmaster's
SC (93).
Waring-Bland,
Daraice B, 1990.1995,
Waring-Flood, Damien
1990-1995,
Life Saving
Stat (91), Brorme
Saving Bream
Bronze Star
Bronze
Fr,,
by, Andrew T, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Tennis
manic
Fearby,
Crass
Shaa0eg team
Cross (92);
(92); Smclthnrm
Smallbore Shooting
team (93);
(93);
Cadet CUD
(93), Centenary
Ccnlercry Tank
CEO (95),
Trek (94); St
2r.'
Saving Bronze
Brarracmndel.
2ndIV
IV(94);
(94);LiOn
Life Saving
medala'-, (90);
90); Shell
lion
Shell Mtlaagr
Mileage Maaathav
Marathon (93I) SC
94);
SC (93).
lake
JohnAntbntaaca
Ambulance Sreiar
SeniorFirst
First Aid
Aid AdAdvrarmd
vanced Crrt.
Cert. (94);
(94); Hawkesheey
Hawkesbury Canoe
Canoe
Classic (92-93);
(92.93); Chapel Chair
Choir (90-95),
(90-93),
Drprty
DiJ Hcreisce
DeputyFtrrd
HeadCherirtee
Chorister (93); D
Harrison
"Slat
Shield(Abbntt
(AbbottHatter)
House)(93);
(93);SC
SC (93).
(93).
Iraer,
S. 1990-1995,
19901995, Athletic
Freer, Mctthrsv
Matthew S,
term
team (90-94);
(90-94); Cricket
Cricket 2nd
2nd XI
XI (93-95);
(93-95);
Whim, Timathy
Witten,
Timothy D,
D, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Ragby
Rugby
'(V (95); Shaohiag
' 1st XV
Shooting 2nd VIII (91);
Sra.tnaaing
tram (94-95); Hawkenbcry
Swimming team
Hawkesbury
p 2nd XV (95); Shooting
Shoericg 2nd VIII
Rugby
(93),
(93); Big
Big Band
Band (95-93);
(90-93); Drama azle
role (93),
Strd
ighting crew
Stage/lighting
crew(95.93),
(90-93),Head
Headad
of cretv
crew
Wybarc Pace
(93); Cadet CUO
CEO (94-95), Wyborn
Ste.?.
(94), Wears
Wears Sam
Sam Brown
Baawn (95);
(95)t Brass
Brats
Stick (94),
Band (90-93); Chapel server
carver (91-95);
(91.93); SC
SC
"'
Learn
CanoeClannic
Classic (92); Life Saving Brnnze
Bronze
Crrms
(90), Bronze
Bream Mcdcltica
Cross (90),
Medallion (91);
(91); SC
SC
(93).
(9't
(93).
'/.aannas,
ScvltP,
P,1993-1995,
1993-1995, Squash
Zannes, Scott
Carload,
Garland, Aegce
Angus W,
W, 1992-1993,
1992-1995, Cricket
I.' \t(93-95);
1st
XI (93-95);Rugby
Rugbylet
1stXV
XV(94-95);
(94-95); SC
mmmd
squad (94-95)
(94-95)'Top
'Tap of
at Ladder' (95), WinWinis.
I apr. (95); St Jnhn
ter Capt.
John First Aid CaetifiCertifiso',
cate(93);
(93);Life
Life Saving
Saving Braarc
Bronze Medalliac
Medallion
(551,
SC
(93).
(95);
(93).
A
ll,lromr,
Hulcome,Drvid
DavidJ,J,1991-1995,
1991-1995,Crass
Cross
('....tayruneiag
Country runningnqacd
squad(92);
(92);Tencis
Tennis A
p
(,raaa
Grade(92-95);
(92-95); Big
Big Band
Band (91-94);
(91-94); Syd-
3g,
-
Herald Young
'r'cueg Waitces
3ra
ney 'rOaming
Morning Herald
Writers
P,uly Cncameaded,95);
(Highly
Commended,95); SC
SC (93).
(93).
a
Croft
Jamrn V,
V, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Open
Dpee
Churchill, James
ttvcidiagSchalrmship.
LifeSmvingBraere
Boarding
Scholarship. Life
Saving Bronze
raea.ltiaa (93); Cadet Cpl (53);
medallion
(93); Daacrc
Drama
raIns
roles and
cad stage/lighting
stcgr/lighticg crew (93-94);
ft
tel server
Chapel
server(94.95);
(94-95);Michael
MichaelHeekins
Hoskins
C.t.pntirg
ComputingStadirn
Studies(Setatad)
(Related)prior
prize (95);
(95);
SC
SC (92).
(93).
UCharelsill,
The Annidahan 4995
1995
ThrAvaidrtirrr
Pmgo115
115
Page
I.dumar, Elton
Clodumar,
Elton B
B I,I, 1993-1995,
1993-1995, Nauru
Govt.
uvt. Scholarship. Basketball 1st V (94-
Capt. (95),
(95), Silver
Silver Colours
Celours (94);
; 95), Capt.
gib
Keating, Craig C, 1990-1995, Prefect,
Deputy House Capt. Cricket 1st XI
Xl (9395), V-Capt.
V-Capt. (94-95);
(94-95); Rugby
Rugby 1st
1st XV,
XV V95),
V-
Ks.ghy1st
1stXV
XV(95),
(95), NE
NE Schoolboys
Schoolboys 1st
1st
Rugby
(95), NSW Country Schoolboys 2nd
XV (95).
XV (95); St John Ambulance First Aid
Cert. (94);
(93).
CerL.
(94); SC
SC(93).
Capt., Silver Colours (95), New England
Schiolhoys 1st
1stXV
XV(94-95),
(94-95),NSW
NSWCounounSchoolboys
TT
Schoolboys1st
1stXV
XV(95);
(95);Cadet
CadetCUO
UO
try
Schoolboys
(94);
Ambulance First
First Aid
Aid CerCere' -); St John Ambulance
Francaise French
tificate (93); Alliance Française
prize
prize (94-95),
(94-95), General
General Prize
Prize for
for Citizencitizenchip
ship (95); SC (93).
Furniell,
Funnell, Neal D, 1994-1995, Basketball
1st V (94-95); Rugby 2nd XV (94); St
JohnAmbulance
John AmbulanceFirstAid
FirstAidCerE.
Cert. (94); SydSyd-
Taylor,
Iylor, Trent
Trent W,
W, 1989-1995,
1989-1995, Prefect,
Freect,
I ) puty House
House Capt.
Capt. Athletic
Athletic team (90Deputy
95);
Hockey1st
1stXI
XI(90-91);
(90-91); Swimming
Swimming
"); Hockey
s' Morning Heraki
ney
Herald Young Writers
team
(89-95), Capt.
Capt. (95);
(95); Surf
Surf Life
Life Savi- m (89-95),
Saying Bronze medallion (94), Surf Life SavSayn instructor (95), Life Saving Bronze
ing
"edallion (95);
medallion
(95); Drama
Drama role (90,92); Ror .iiyCitizenship
CitizenshipPrize
Prize(95);
(95); SC
SC (93).
(93).
tary
tHighly
(Highly Commended, 95).
Griffin, Duncan
Duncan N,
Ross
(.riffin,
N, 1989-1995,
1989-995, Ross
Wyllie, Angus R, 1990-1995, Mackay
Boarding
Uoarding Scholarship. Athletic team
(91,94); Basketball
V (95);Rugby
Rugby 1st
1st
(91,94);
Basketball1st
lstV(95);
' '), Mackay
(90).,
Mackay Boarding
Boarding Scholarship.AthScholarship.Athis,
c team (94-95); Soccer 1st XI
Xl (95); Caletic
Cpl (93);
(93); St John Ambulance First Aid
detI Cpl
Certificate (93); Year 6 Citizenship
CitizenshipAward
Award
('Q),
(89), Chemistry.
Chemistry, Howard Tolhurst Memorial
ai Essay prize (95); SC (93).
XV (95), Central North Schoolboys
(92,94);
',94); Cadet
CadetCpl
Cpl(93);
(93); Surf
Surf Life
Life Saving
Bronze Medallion (94); SC (93).
Dangar
Hrnley, Nigel E J, 1990-1995, Prefect,
Henley,
House
Rouse Captain. Athletic team
teani (90-95),
'Capt.
(95), R
'nt. (95),
l( H Fletcher Cup
Cup (Snr
(Snr AthAthc Champ.),
letic
Champ.), Warren
Warren Pengilley
Pengilley Cup
(Open
Hurdles), Silver
Silver Colours (95);
t'pen Hurdles),
Rugby
i'.gby 1st
lsLXV
XV(95);
(95); Shooting
Shooting team
team (93);
C...let
MuConville
Cadet CUO, (94-95),
(94-95), 2TC,
2IC, McConville
Armstrong, Andrew 1,
J, 1990-1995,
Deputy Senior
Senior Prefect.
Prefect. Athletic
Athleticteam
team(9494-
9);
95);Cricket
Cricket2nd
2ndXI
XIV-Capt.
V-Capt. (93-94);
(93-94);
..gby 1st
list XV
XV (94-95);
(94-95); Life
Ufe Saving
Rugby
Bronze Star (90); Keith Uwraricc
LawranceMemoMemorial Prize (95); SC (93).
n.h
Sword (95), Guard (93-94); St John Am-
bulance First Aid Certificate (93-95);
(93-95);
Drama stage/lighting crew (91); TAS
choir (90); Chapel choir
chcir (91); Peter Belt
prize (95); SC (93).
Beullens,John
JohnRR B,
B, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Athletic
&ullcns,
team
Basket's'
.m (94-95), Gold Colours (95); BasketI'.Il
list V (94-95), V-Capt. (95), Silver
ball 1st
C3lours
Colours (95); Tennis A Grade (93-95); N
K Moffatt Shield (95);
(95); SC
SC (93).
(93).
Hickey, Robert
Robert J,
J, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Monitor.
Monitor.
Itickey,
Athletic team (90-95); Cricket 2nd XI
Xl (9495);i; Cross Country Running team (90, 93-
95);
CUO, B
B
i; Rugby 3rd XV (94); Cadet CUO,
'Coyy Commander (95), Reed Sam Brown
(95); St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate
tificate (93);
(93); Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury Canoe
Canoe Classic
Classic
(°'); SC
SC (93).
(93).
If ugland,Jason
JasonK,
K,1993-1995,
19934995, Basketball
Basketball
Hogland,
TAS V (94); Cross Country Running (93);
St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate
(94); SC (93).
(93).
Page 116
Brown,
lirown, Samuel W H, 1990-1995, Monir.' House
tor,
HouseCapt.
Capt.Rugby
Rugby 1st
1st XV
XV (95);
(95); Bush
i"e Brigade
Fire
BrigadeCapt.
Capt. (94);
(94); Life
Life Saving
Bronze
zsionze Star
Star (90); SC (93).
Cunningham, Aaron C, 1990-1995,
Lunningham,
Rowing squad (92); Rugby 3rd XV (94);
tile Saving
Life
Saving Bronze
Bronze Star
Star (90);
(90); SC (93).
The Armidalian 1995
TheArmidalian
Shiruga,
Miuhinari,T2
121993-1995,
SacShiraga, Michinari,
1993-1995, Socear 1st XI
Xl (94-95), Capt. (on-field)
(cr_field) (95),
cer
Glbon,AshlnyA.
Gibson, Ashley A,1992-1095,
1992-1995,Rugby
Rugby 2nd
2nd
XV(95);TenninAGcadr(S3-94);
XV
(95); Tennis A Grade (93-94); SIJoho
St John
'seal-ularnn First
First Aid
Aid Certificate
Cretifinoto (93,94);
(93,94);
Ambulance
ins
Surf Life Saving Bruuzn
Bronze modnllion
medallion (94);
(94);
Cmi Saving
Saving Bronze
Bronze medallion
mednuioo (95);
(95); Duke
Duke
Life
ofrrtinlonrghBroeznAward
of Edinburgh Bronze Award (93);
(93); SC(93).
SC (93).
colours (94, 95); Tan
Tae Kwan
Do
Silver anlanra
Kwaa Dc
Black Belt (94); SC (93).
libbette, Chrinoapher
P. 1989-1995,
Tibbetts,
Christopher P,
Crer'n,
Green, Charles AM, 1989-1995, Rugby
1sf XV
XV(95),
NESahuclbays
1st
(95), NE
Schoolboys lot
1st XV
XV (95);
(95);
Shoatieg
Shooting traus
team (92);
(92); SC
SC (93).
(93).
-
Mackay Boarding Snhainrship.
Scholarship. t-tankcy
Hockey
Xl (90,93-95), Armidale Aanac.
1st XI
Assoc. tnp.
rep.
(95); Squash squad (91-95);
(91-95); Cadet
Cadet CUD
CUO
(94.95),
(94-95), Gored
Guard (94),
(94), Cnornoury
Centenary Trek (94);
SI
First Aid
Aid Certificate
Cnrlitiaatr
St John Aarabaluecn
Ambulance First
(93); ldnwkeubnry
Canon Classic (93);
Hawkesbury Canoe
Dramn
rater (89,90); Forensic
Farrasic Sniannu
Drama roles
Science
organiser (93);
(93); SC
SC (931.
(93).
Camp srgaaiser
Ionic, Peter
PeterM
Ml,
ProJools,
I, 1990-1995, Sanior
Senior PreCrass Country
auatry Running scum
(92);
'Cr: Cross
fect.
team (92);
Rowing
lou m9 squad
squad (91-94);
(91-94); Squaoh
Squash squad (94'r51
95), Summer
Summer Copt.
Capt. (94-95);
(94-95); Wotorpalo
Waterpolo
team (93-94); Surf Lifc
Life Saviag
Saving Bratrar
Bronze
Mndulliaa
Medallion (94); Life Saving Beacon
Bronze me-
rlall,on
Bond (90-91);
(9g.9i); Public
dallion (95); Big Band
Public
Speaking/Debuting
(92-95). Capt.
Speaking/Debating leans
team (92-95),
(95), Senior Speech Chomp.
Champ. (95),
(93),
Rajondra
Rajendra Trophy
Trophy (95);
(95);Drama
Dramarob
role (90);
AVCnue
AV Cane Memorial
Memorial Madrcn
Modern History,
History, Jaho
John
Montgomery prizes
prizon(94),
(94),Ken
IvinMnDtncfflv
McConville
Mumoeial
Euglislr (2
(2 Unit
Cult General),
Ganeral), GenGnuMemorial English
neal
SBdies, Blomfield
Blomfinld Memorial
Mamariat Moderal Studies,
em
Nivisan Mnmcrial
Erern History, F W Nivison
Memorial Es-
soy
prires (95);
Cop (95); SC
say prizes
(95); Ruwoon
Rawson Cup
(93).
(93).
Mannkloo,
Monckton, Ralph 3,
J, 1994-1995, Design
ta Technology
Techoalagy Caordinotars
&
Coordinators Award
Award (94);
(94);
Sydney Morning Herald
Herald Writers
Writers (Higlrly
(Highly
Cnmmandrd,
Commended, 95).
Green
Ainsley,
C, 1989-1998,
1989-1990, 1993Ainslay, Lachlan
LanhlanRRC,
1595, Polocrosse/Riding
f'nlocrosrr/lcidicg (93-94);
1995,
(93-94); Sr
St John
4.',nlaocn FieslAid
Ambulance
First AidCartificurn
Certificate(94);
(94); SC
SC
(93).
Butler, Robnar
Robert EET,
T, 1993-1995,
1993-1995,l°cafnnr,
Prefect,
lunar Hoasa
apl. Centenary
Ceatnaary
Junior
House Daputy
Deputy Capt.
0.9 Boy Soholorship.
Day
Scholarship. Alhlntin
Athletic loom
team (940'. Roming
95);
Rowingaqund
squad (92-94),
(92-94), CapI.
Capt. (94);
Soccer
Sooner 2nd
2nd XI
Xl (94); St
SI John
John Ambulance
Pont Aid Certificate
Cortifincto (93); Public SpnaU
First
Speak/
Debating
team (93-95); Big
Big Band
Band (93-95),
Dnbatiagtnam(93-95);
TAS
Jazz &
& Mosic
Music Hall Hood
Band (94);
lAs Juan
(94); TAS
lAS
Chroic/Siognan(93-94);
(93.94);Drama
Dramo role
ruIn (93);
(93);
Choir/Singers
SC (93).
Croft, David W, 1990-1995, Monitor.
Soccer
Sonncr 1st
Jul XI
Xl (95); Tennis
Tannin A
A Grade
000dn (90(90l'orefn,
B, 1990-1995, Atlrlatin
Perrin, Jonathan D,
Athletic
errs (90-93);
team
(90-93); Rawiag
Rowingsqnad
squad (91-93);
(91-93);
Saving
S..
nh squad (95); Surf
Surf Life
Lift
Squash
Ilruaze
Bronze medallion (94), Lifr
Life Suviog
Saving
10-are
Bronzemedallion
medallion(95);
(95);TIOSoC
TRAC Scheme
(9u.
(94); SC(93).
SC (93).
9.v);Cadet
CadetCUO
CUD(94),
(94),Tri
TnShield
Shirld (92);
(92);
95);
Cu canary Trek
Tank (94);
(94); Sub-Junior
Sub-Junior DebatDubatCentenary
ten team
roam (90);
(98); TAS String
Stein9 Group
Droop (91);
(01);
ing
Nt,c England Travel Crolrn
New
Centre Gaogrophy,
Geography,
C,nneralCitizenship
CitizenolripPrizes
Prizes(95);
(93); SC
SC (93).
(93).
General
F,dwards, Alexander
AlnoandunDDR,
R,1990-1995,
1090.199),
Edwards,
S..t.or,
'.( 1989.t
999, Bunko9
lot
Sedon, Duninl
Daniel V,
1989-1995,
Hockey 1st
Xl
t4_95), Cuyl.
Slrnatiog GPS
BPS 2nd
XI t(94-95),
Capt. (95); Shooting
SVIII (92-93);
(95); Tennis
lunoir
(92-93); Squash aquod
squad (95);
A r;.ndn
Grade 993);
(93); TRAC Sahnmn
Scheme (95); SC
SC
(93).
(93.
'
ThcArrnidnlinn
The Armidahan 1995
traigan Music
MnniOScholarship.
Scholarship.Shooting
ShnatiugUnDoWigan
t6Vltt
der 16
VIII(91-92);
(91-92);Swimming
Swimmingtensor
team (90So,
Wulurpalo
lot XI
95),U17
U17 Champ.
Champ. (95); Water
polo 1st
(.a
95); Cndel
CUD (94); Centenary Trek
(94-95);
Cadet CUO
('14, Hnwhnsbnry
HawkesburyCanno
Canoe Clusnin
Classic (93);
Lie
Bond
LifeSaving
SavingBanaza
BronzeSOar
Star (90); Big Band
(90-94), TAS
TAS String
StringGroup
0000y(90-92);
(90-92);CCM
M
Snort
Fniznfor
forMusic
Masin (91);
(91); SC
Scott Mnnarrrinl
Memorial Prize
(93).
(93).
Fogy
Page 117
r-
1992-1995. Rugby list
, Hooper, James D, 1992-1995,
1st
2 XV
XV (95),
(95), NE
NE Schoolboys
Schoolboys XV
XV (95);
(95); Tennr. BBGrade
Grade(94-95);
(94-95);StStJohnAmbulance
; nis
John Ambulance
First
AidCertificate
Certificate (92);
(92); SC
(93).
'..stAid
SC(93).
Duncan, Matthew R, 1983-1995, MmiiMoni-, tor.
". Squash
Squashsquad
squad(93-95);
(93-95); Tennis
Tennis A Grade
pl (93); St John Ambulance
Amhulancc
'3); Cadets
Cadets Cpl
First
ret Aid
Aid Certificate
Certificate (93); Life Saving
Bronze
Star(90);
(90);Big
BigBand
Band (90-95),
(90-95), TAS
R.nze Star
J-z (91-95),
Jazz
(91-95),Play
Play &
& Music
Music Hall hands
bands
i' 1); Cecil Hill Memorial Music, General
C
i:izenship Prizes
Prizes (95); SC (93).
Citizenship
Manners, Stephen F, 1990-1995, Squash
squad (94-95); Tennis (90-94); Big Band
(-94);
(90-94);
Business
BusinessStudies
StudiesPrize
Prize (95);
(95); SC
(93).
Prancis, Matthew C, 1991-1992, 1994Francis,
1 1995,
95 Prefect, House Capt. Basketball 1st
lstlV(94-95),
V' (94-95);Tennis
(94-95); Tennis 1st
IV (94-95), V-Capt.
V-Capt.
)S), Weight
Weight Memorial
Memorial Doubles
Doubles Cup
Cup (95),
(95),
(95),
McDonald's
team (91);
(91);St
StJohn
JohnAniAm1.1 DonaJd's Cup team
bulance
ance FirstAid Certificate (94); SC (92).
I
PinIold,
Penfold, Andrew
Andrew R,
R, 1990-1995, Prefect,
House
Capt.
Open
I. L1SC
Capt.
OpenDay
DayBoy
BoyScholarship.
Scholarship.
Athletic
' "letic team (90,93); Cricket 2nd Xl
XI (94(94; Soccer
TI 95);
Soccer1st
1stXI
XI(94-95);
(94-95); Cadet
Cadet CUO
CUO
(94);
iv
£); Centenary
Centenary Trek
Trek (94); St John Am'bulance
'anne First
Aid Certificate (93);
: wkesbury Canoe Classic (93,94); PubHawkesbury
lic Speaking/Debating team (90, 94-95);
94-95);
General Citizenship Prize (95); SC (93).
harper,
Harper, Adam
Adam R,
R, T4 1988-1995, Karate
S1.1e
State Champs.
Champs. (91);
(91); Tae Kwan Do State
Champs (92-94); Tennis A Grade (93-95),
Vt-Donald's
(93), Runner-up
Runner-up A
A
McDonald's Cup team (93),
i.
de (94); Cadet Sgt (94); St
St John
John AmAmGrade
bulance First Aid Cerlificaic
Certificate (93);
Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, 3rd in division
sion (93); Modem
Modern History (People and
Events) Prize
Prize (95);
(95); SC
SC (93).
(93).
Events)
Smith, Adam B, T31984-1995,
1984-1995,Open
Open Day
Smitb,AdamB,I'3
B.
Boy
Scholarship. Tennis (90-95);
(90-95): Big
Wrtd (89-94),
(89-94), Chamber
Chamber Music
Music Ensemble
Ensemble
; Band
(93);
); Chapel choir (89); SC (93).
11
Henschkc,
LukeW,
Henschke, Luke
W, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Monitor.
Monitor.
Athletic
AIt)lCticteam
team(90-95);
(90-95); Cricket
Cricket 1st XI (93-
-
-
Ross
=
Anstock, Patrick J, 1982-1995, Open Day
Buy Scholarship. Athletic
Athlclic team (90.
Boy
(90, 95):
95);
Cricket
XI (95); Soccer 1st XI (93'cket 3rd Xl
95), Capt. (95), Silver Colours (95), Ref.ttc's Badge
eree's
Badge (93),
(93), UK
UK tour
tour mascot
mascot (83);
Tennis
knnis AAGrade
Grade (93-95),
(93-95), Prep.
Prep. School
I
Doubles
..iblcs Champ. (89); Junior Doubles
1
''i, IJthcr
95),
UtherCup
Cup(94-95),
(94-95), Silver
Silver Colours
t),
Armidale
(95),
ArmidaleDist.
Dist,rep.
rep.teams
teams(89-95),
(89-95),
Northern
Nnrthern Tablelands rep. team (95);
H ckey 1st
Hockey
1st XI
XI (94);
(94); Squash squad (91,
95); Life Saving
93-95);
Saving Bronze
Bronze Star
Star (90);
(90); St
St
Jofln Ambulance
Ambulance First
First Aid
Aid Certificate
Certificate (94);
(94);
John
Hawkesbury Canon
Canoe Classic (93); Mark
Mark
Drinkwater Memorial Economics
Economics prize
prize
(95); SC
SC(92).
(92).
Champ.
(92); St
St John
John Ambulance
Ambulance First
First Aid
Aid
Lclnp. (92);
Certificate (94); Prep. School V-Capt.
V-Capt.
(89); Mallam's Pharmacy Personal Devel-
opment, Health & Physical Education
Prize (95); SC (93).
-
j-
,
1 Binnie,
Binrtie,Aaron
AaronJJH,
H,1985-1987,
1985-1987, 1990-1995
1990-1995
i White1990-91),
1990-91), Monitor.
Monitor. Athletic
Athletic team
team
(White
(93-95); Cricket 2nd XI (94-95), Capt.
(95);
(YS);Rugby
Rugby1st
1stXV
XV (94-95),
(94-95), Silver
Silver Col..(95),
ours
(95), UKTour(94),
UK Tour (94),NE
NESchoolboys
Schoolboys
X (95), NSW Country
XV
Country Schoolboys
Schoolboys XV
XV
(ci);
(95);Cadet
Cadet CUO
CUO (94); SC (93).
, Kaehler,
K .ehler, Benjamin
Benjamin D, 1989-1995, Moni; tor. Open Day Eoy
Boy Scholarship. Soccer
2nd
iiil Xl
XI Capt.
Capt. (95);
(95); Hawkesbury
Hawkcshury Canoe
Canoe
Classic
'.tssic (93-94); Debating team (92),
'1. ck Trial (94); Drama role (93); Cadet
Mock
Cpl
I p. (93); Forensic Science Camp
Camp organorganiser
for
i'.cr (93-94);
(93-94); Lochhead Memorial Prize 1or
Year 9 Science (92), Robert Baker Meincrial
morial Prize for Year 10 History.
History, Helen
Magoffin Memorial Prize for Year 10
Technical Drawing
Drawing (93);
(93); English
English(213U
(2/3U
Related), Mottershead Memorial Math-
cinatics,
ematics, Physics, General Citizenship
(93).
Prizes (95);
(95); SC
SC(93).
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Armidalian 1995
1995
The
Scolt S P,
P. 1990-1993, 1995,
Lawson, Scott
fl..
ball lAS
Baseball
TASB's
B's(93);
(93);Hockey
Hockey1st
1st Xl
XI
Q'i Cadet
(93);
CadetSgt
Sgt(93);
(93);St
StJohn
John First
First Aid
C.
i'.ficate (93);
Certificate
(93); Exchange.
Exchange student to
Sj'.ebo
Sasebo School,
School, Japan, 1994; Japanese
Jefiress,
J, 1993-1995, Deputy
Jeffress, Jonathon 3,
I"-- se Capt. Basketball 2nd V (94);
House
Ki.,by 1st XV (95); Life Saving Bronze
Rugby
medallion (94);
(94); -SC
SC (93).
r (95);
prize
(95); SC
SC (92).
(92).
Lainbley, Murray
Murray G,
G, 1990-1995,
1990-1995,Athletic
Lambley,
Athletic
tri (90-95),
Unteam
(90-95),Sandilands
SandilandsCup
Cup (91), Und 15
15Champ.
Champ.(92),
(92),Belfield
Belfield Cup
Cup (93);
(93);
der
Rugby 1st XV (95), NE Schoolboys 1st
XVi(95);
95); Tennis
TennisAGrade
XV
A Grade (94-95);
(94-95); St John
Thi.'oas,RandajJ,
- Thomas,
Randal J, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Open Day
11
Ii. Scholarship, Music Scholarship.
Boy
Scholarship.
('ri,..Ket1st
1stXI
XI(94-95),
(94-95),New
New England
England rep.
- Cricket
J 19')
(94) &
& Armidale
Armidale1)1st.
Dist. rep (91-93) teams;
Soccer 1st XI (94-95), Referee's Badge
CadetCpl
Cpl(93),
(93), Guard,
Guard, John
John Green
( ) Cadet
Sii.id(93);
Shield (93);StJohnAmbulance
St John AmbulanceFirst
First Aid
Aid
Certificate (94); TAS String group (9093); CM Scott Memorial
Memorial Prize
Prize for
for Music
Music
(90,92); John Creightan
Creighton Memorial Prize
(94); Biology prize (95);
(95); SC
SC (93).
(93).
.\iubulance First Aid Certificate (94);
Ambulance
' '-a role
Drama
role (92); SC (93).
1
Mackenzie, Charles R, 1989-1995,
(Cirren
I-JouseT4
1990-Ti 1991). Athletic
(Green House
T4 1990-T1
I:.iiu
team (90,93); Basketball 2nd V (94-95):
(94-95);
S'-er
1st1stXlXI(95);
Soccer
(95);Swimming
Swimmingteaiii
team (95);
(95);
hiii,is
Tennis1st
1stIV
IV(93-94),
(93-94), Runner-up
Runner-up Senior
Doubles Champ. (94), McDonald's Cup
team (94); Cadet Cpl (93),
(93), Guard
Guard (93);
(93); St
St
Tyrrell
John Ambulance Fimt
First Aid Certificate (93);
(94): Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
2ndI V (94);
Surf Life Saving Bronze medallion
medallion (94);
(94);
Life Saving Bronze medallion (95); SC
A'..d (94);
Award
(94);Surf
SurfLife
Life Saving
Saving bronze
Bronze
(93).
rancis, Samuel J,
J. 1994-1995, Basketball
- IFrancis,
-'. Ilion (94):
medallion
(94); Life
Life Saving
Saving Bronze
Bronze me.1.11..
dallionn(95).
(95).
Morse, James M, 1989-1995, Tennis A
G'
'-e (93-94);
Grade
(93-94);Cadet
Cadet Cpl
Cpl (93);
(93); Kenneth
C
"i.vell Memorial
Caldwell
Memorial Year
Year 9 Agriculture
p..'.
forYear
prize(92),
(92),Fisher
FisherMemorial
Memorial prize for
Year
1
griculture (93);
(93); SC
SC (93).
(93).
10
Agriculture
(41djner,
Gardiner, Scott
Scott A,
A, 1992-1995,
1992-1995, Monitor.
Monitor.
i'.ketball 2nd V (93-95), Capt. (95);
Basketball
(1et
CadetRSM
RSM(95),
(95),RSL
RSLTrophy
Trophy (94),
uirn Pace Stick
Stick (95);
(95); St
St John
JohnAnibuWyborn
Ambuice FirstAid
lance
First Aid Advanced
Advanced Certificate
Certificate (94)
(94);
Stage/lighting lighting crew (93-94);
(93-94); SC
SC
(93).
Pitcher, Stuart R, 1988-1995, Shooting
(95), non-shootnon-shoot1st VIII (93-95), CapE.
Capt. (95),
iilg
ing Captain of GPS squad (95), GPS Combined Shooting Team (94-95), Capt. (95),
(IFS
GPS 'I(ing
'King of
of the
the Range'
Range'(94),
(94),Silver
SilverColCol-
Hnnt,
Hunt, Kenneth F T, T3 1991-1995,
ours (93), Gold Colours (94,95), BellAllen Cup (94); Tennis (90-94); Shell
Cnapel
Chapel Prefect, Junior Boarding House
Lapt.
Capt. hockey
Hockey1st
1st Xl
XI(93-94),
(93-94),junior
junior coach
coach
')5); Soccer 2nd XI (94); Cadet Cpl.
(95);
pl. (93);
SStJohn
JohnAmbulance
AmbulanceFirst
FirstAid
AidCertificate
Certificate
ii3);
(93);Big
BigBand
Band(92-95),
(92-95),Silver
Silver1-lonours
Honours
()5);
(95);Chapel
ChapelChoir
Choir (91),
(91), Chapel
Chapel server
server
t,#1-95);
Drama roles
roles (91-94), Gold Hon(91-95); Drama
ours
ours (95);
(95); Music
Music [-lall
Hall stage/lighting manager
ager (94-95);
(94-95); Library
Library monitor
monitor (92-95);
(92-95);
Adam Munro Memorial prize for Citizensiip
Memoship in
in Year
Year 99 (92);
(92); B
E P Spencer Memo-
rial MaLheinatics
in Society,
Society, Andrew
Andrew
Mathematics in
I3eattie
Co-curricular Memorial, Celia
Beattie Co-curricular
Skcggs
Skeggs Memorial, D L Graham Drama,
Dr Kent Hughes Chapel, A K Biggs Memorial prizes (95); SC (93).
The A
rmidalian 1995
Armidalian
Mileage
(93).
Mileage Marathon
Marathon(93);
(93);SC
SC(93).
Sniayati,
Santayati,Prathan,
Prathan,1992-1995,
1992-1995, Soccer
Soccer
,
:st XI (95); Tennis
TennisAGrade
1st
A Grade(95);
(95);St
St John
John
Ambulance First Aid Certificate (94); SC
(93).
Si.
Schaeffer,
h.4effer,Christopher
Christcpher R,
K.1989-1995,
1989-1995,
SI. .:ing1st
1stVIII
VIII(94-95),
(94-95), V-Capt.
V-Capt. (95);
(95);
- Shooting
Vier polo
Water
poloteam
team(94);
(94);Shell
Shell Mileage
Mileage
M.e 'thon (93); SC (93).
Marathon
Puge
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Sproat,}lughMcG.,T3
Sproat, Hugh McG., T319R9-1995,
1989-1995,PmPretct,
fect,House
HouseCapI
Capt.Athletic
Athleticteam
team (92),
(92), Open
SOOmChamp
Champ(95);
(95); Cross
Cross Country
Country Run1500m
Running
(91-93); Rugby
XV (94-95),
(94-95),
.iig team
teain(91-93);
Rugby 1st
lstXV
Capt.
pt. (95), Silver Colours
Colours (95),
(95), Jim
Jim HolHolIA idMemorial
MerriorialTrophy
Trophy(95),
(95),NE
NE SchoolSchoolland
Pearson,
I'earson, John lii,
E, 1990-1995,
1990-1995, Cricket 3rd
Xl (114..95);
Rugby 2nd
2nd XV/lst
XV/IsL XV
XV (94XI
(94-95); Rugby
95); Cadet Sgt
(93).
Sgt (94),
(94), Guard
Guard (93);
(93); SC
SC(93).
95J,
boys1st
1stXV
XV(94-951,
(94-95), UK
UK Tour
Tour (94);
(94);RowRowtoys
ing squad (93); Water polo team (94);
Puxty, David 1,
J, 1993-1995, Menitor.
Monitor.
Puxty.
Cadet Sgt (94), Best Corporal Award (93);
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (93); St John
Cricket 1st Xl
XI (93-95), Capt. (95), Silver
Colours (94,95), NW Zone selection (94);
Tennis 1st IV (93-95), Capt. (95), Silver
clours
colours(93,94,95),
(93,94,95),Taylor
Taylor Memorial
Memorial Singles
gI esCup
Cup(95),
(95),Weight
Weight Memorial
Memorial Doubles
Doubles
ip (94,95);
Cup
(94,95); Life
Life Saving
Saving Bronze
Bronze medalmedali,fl
B Forster Memorial Prize for
lion(95);
(95);GGE
Year 11 Agriculture (94), Sinclair Trophy
forr Agriculture (95); SC (93).
Ambulance First Aid Certificate (94);
Drama role, stage/lighting crew
crew (92);
(92); SC
SC
(93).
White
4 Carter, Richard J, 1990-1995, Deputy
H'use Capt.
House
Capt. Tennis
Tennis A Grade (93-95);
Squash squad (93-95); Swimming team
[cain
(95);Drama
Drama roles
roles (90-91);
(90-91); Computing
('S);
Walker, Malcolm A, 1990-1995, Prefect.
Rowing 1st
1st IV/VIII
IVNIII (93-95);
Rowing
(93-95); Rugby 2nd
XV (94); Swimming team (90-95); Cadet
SUO (95), Moffatt Sabre (94), Sword of
I i.)nour(95),
(95), Ceremonial
Ceremonial Guard (94-95);
Honour
Si
St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate
('J2);
Drama role
role(91);
(91):GGAFisher
(92); Drama
A Fisher Prefect's
Piize (95); SC (93).
Prize
Scudies
(General) Prize
Prize (95);
(95); SC
SC (93).
(93).
Studies (General)
Choung Kun Tac,
Tae, Joseph
Joseph,, T4
T4 1992-1995,
1992-1995,
Basketball TAS 4(94);
4(94); Squash
Squash squad
squad (94(9495); SC
SC(93).
(93).
Williams, Rory T, 1990-1995,
1990-1995 Hockey
Hockey 1st
1st
XI
XI (95);
(95); Tennis
TermisAGrade(94);
A Grade (94); Search &
vfr
R:scue Capt. (94); St John Ambulance
Rescue
First
Aid Certificate (94); Drama role (92);
[StAid
Evans,
Benjamin A.,
A.,1990-1995,
1990-1995,Mon
MoniI pans, Benjamin
itor, House Capt.
Cipt. Athletic
Athletic team
team (90-95),
(90-95),
Design
l)esign and Technology Prize (95); SC
(93).
Gold Colours (95); Basketball TAS 3(94);
(::oss
Cross country
CountryRunning
Runningteam
team(90,
(90,94-95),
94-95),
Capt. (95); Cricket 3rd
3rd XI
XI Capt.
Capt. (95);
(95); TenTennis (93);
(94); St
St John
John AinbuAmbu(93); Cadet Sgt (94);
I
First Aid
Aid Certificate (93); Carson
lance
First
Shield (93); SC (93).
(chrmann, Reece,
SwimGehrmann,
Reece, 1990-1995, Swimming
ming team
team (91-93),
(91-93),sub-junior
subjunior champ
(91);
TennisAgrade (91-94), McDonald's
'); ThnnisAgrade
Cup
(.up team (94); Basketball 2nd V (93-94);
Water polo team (93); Surf Life Saving
Bronze
Rinnzc medallion (94); TAS Ladies Tenns Club
nis
Club Prize
Prize (craft)
(craft) (92);
(92); SC (93).
Mitchell, James W, 1994-1995, Squash
squad (94-95); Tennis A Grade (94-95);
Si
Aid Certificate
Certificate
St John Ambulance First Aid
i'd');
(94); Richardson
Richardson Prize
Prize (94),
(94), Archer Croft
Memorial Agriculture, General Citizen'.hip
ship Prizes (95).
Newbury, James B, 1990-1995, Soccer
1st XI (95); Tennis A Grddc
Grade (94); Surf Life
SavSaving Bronze medallion (94), Life Sayui
ing Bronze medallion (95); Drama roles
(90-91); SC (93).
(93-91);
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The
Armidalian 1995
1995
School Roll
Strahle, A
Strahic,
AJJ
Walsh,
L
Walsh, EEL
Wilson-Brown,
M
Wilson-Brown,TTM
Zhang, X H
Transilion
Transition
Abbott,TIL
Abbott,
LM
Annetts,
Annettu, D
D JJ
NI PP
Aylwin, M
Blood, S R
Challacoinbe,
Challacombe, M
Dewliursi, G
GS
Dewhurst,
Direks, LA
Dircks,
Dyasori,AA
Dyason,
AA
Eveleigli, PP C
C
Eveleigh,
Gadu,PJ
Gaden, P
Ghandar,
AM
Ghandar, A
M
Gill, S G
(3
Glover,
Glove; GA
Crodwin,
Godwin, B N
Granfield, S
Griffiths,LLPW
Griffiths,
PW
Hall, A7
AJ
Hall,
Hannah,CCS
Hannah,
S
Heath,
D
Heath, JJ ID
henry, JIF
Henry,
F
Hulcome, P G
(3
Jeffrey, AD
Knight,
Knight, SS PP
Year 7
Archer, M
M 3J
Binne,
HAH
Binnie, H
AH
Cahill, L K
Cole,
IIJJ
Cole, H
Divjdson,LJ
Davidson,
L
Edmonds, J 7J
Fuller,MR
Fuller, M R
Goddard, K J
Gray, N J
Harris,
A
Harris, N
NA
Hawks
ford, T P
Hawksford,
Hunt, P 73
Lennox, J P
Lennox,
McCue, L R
McDouall, T R
Rice, DA
Rolfe, L M
Rolfe,
Samuels,
Samuels, ZZA
A
Smith, E L
Stannard, N N
Theodore,
Theodore, (3
G 1I
Walsh,DJ
Walsh, D J
Wardlaw, A Jf
Wynne,
Wynne,ULJ
Kindergarten
Blood,JR
Blood, J R
East, L R
Lu
Le Jambre, A F
Oates, E C
Robertson,
L
Robertson, AAL
Sanders, T (3
G
Warrick, H J T
Wynric,
Wynne, A
A
Year 1
Baker, C R
Butler,
Butler, TA
TAJ7
Delaney, R M
Gray,
Gray,RRAAlI
Halfhide, W
Hawksford.
Hawksford, AR
Hunt, J R
HunLJR
McLennan, A U
G
Mtirat,
Murat, ZZT
T
Rice, S J
Siriwardana,
Siriwardana, A
AR
R
Theodore, Z R
Tilbury, A J
Walton, S M
EPW
Warrick, B
White, A SS
Year 2
Beveridge,
Beveridge, 3J M
M
Bradley, C
CR
RC
C
Brindley, JJ R
R
Dorrian, U
G
Lenord,
Lenord, M
M JJ
Stunnard,
Stannard,CC.1J
'theodore,
Theodore, M
MD
D
Thorpe, B G
Waits,
Watts, M
M ID
D
Year 3
Barrett,
Barrett, SS II
Blood.
Blood, S M
M
Everett, W D
ID
Forsythe.
Forsythe, W ID
D
Godwin,
Godwin,TT.1J
1-lall,
Hall, I S
Hill, H
HR
R
Rees,
AB
Rees,NNAB
Rowe.
Rowe,TT.1
TheArpnklallan
The Armidahan 1995
'Fidey,
Tidey, 13
BT
Warrick, S T
Wynne, E£ C
Wynne,
Year 44
Year
Bell,
Bell, AAlJ
Bell,
ID W
Bell,JJD
Bradley.
Bradley, K L
Brindley,
Brindtey. AA P
Chilton, C R
Connell, J
Connell,
Everett, E
£C
Gray,LWJ
Gray,
LWJ
Hicks, D J
Mackenzie, S M
Marlor, J F
Robertson, M C
Rofeta,
AS
Rofeta, A
S
Strahle, K
KJJ
Toppin,P
Toppin,
P
Turner, CA
Waiji,
Wain, 31
HC
Walton, CC W
W
Walton,
Year 5
U
Atkinson, C G
Blanch,
Blanch. D D
Blood,AAS
Blood,
S
Buck, J S
Buck,
Busby, A
Busby,
Caitwright,
Cartwright, A 3J
Duley, LT
LT
Daley,
Dewhurst, P B
Dorrhm,
Dorrian, S M
Dunlop.AAP
Dunlop,
P
East, C P
Farrell,
Farrell, LU
L Li
Granfield, B
Hall, BBE
Henry, 3I B
B
Henry,
Holland, A
AH
H
Holland,
Flulin, S J
Hulin,
Jarvis, GA
Lai, A
Lai,
Laurie,CCTAF
Laurie,
TA F
Marshall, .1
Marshall,
JE
Pain, P T W
Pearson,SSR
Pearson,
R
Rowe, C W
Siriwardana, A P
Tilbury, S B
Wales, B 3J
Wilkins,
Wilkins, TTCCi7
Woodgate.
Woodgate, BBA
A
Year 6
Bell,RJ
Bell, R J
Crisp, PA
Dorrian,
'1'
Dorrian,MMT
Dowley,
Dowley, K
K 3J
Fussell,MK
Fussell, M K
Glyno-Robiusoit,
Glynn-Robinson, C C
Grills, N R
Harris, S
Hayes, J 3J
Hensen,
Hansen, SSi
7
Hicks, D A
Kuppe, D J7
Lebinann,
Lehmann, P V
Marchant, J J
Manor,
Marlor, N S
Pearson, R R
Robertson, GA
Rofcta,
Rofeta, 3J L
Lew, J J
Lew,
Lisle, AT
AT
Lisle,
Marchant,
Marcliant,G0 R
R
Marchant, NJ A
ivlarchant,NJA
Marstehla, K
KD
D
Marstella,
McClenaghan, 3J R
Moannaghan,
McDonald, TTi3
McDonald,
Murray, A
AD
Murray,
ID N
Nash, D J
Pengilley, J H
Phillips,
Phillips, JJ RRA
A
Pratoomsuwan, P
Pratoomsuwaii,
Rees, A 37
Rees,
Rees, S H
LJ
Reid, U
Rhydderch, 3I C
Rhyddereli,
Ridgway, R
R Fl
H
Roland, AG
Roll
ason, TN
Rollason,
Ronayne-Mahony, ATM
Ronayne-Muhonty,
Rose, S C
Brunner,
CJJ
Brunner, C
Bryant, C P
(;
Burge, W G
Burnell, J C
Burnell,JC
Carrington-Hastings, K
Cartwright, JI D F
Charlton, S A
Cochran, A
M
Cochran,
AM
Cohen, AA
Curtis,3JD
Curtis,
JJD
Done,
RIJ W
Done, R
East,
AJJ
East, A
Eykamp, N
Grahum,JWC
Graham, 3W C
Hann,MW
Hann, M W
harris, D
Harris,
Haworth, C
Heath, A R
Hulin, M B
Hulin.
hlimler, H
II R
Hunter,
Kaniit,
Kamit, LW
Kimpara, Y
Langdale, B L
1.ee,.1J S
Lee,
Levins, T M
Levins,TM
Macfarlane,
AD
Macfarlane, A
D
Mailfert, L N
Muilfert,LN
Matson,WJ
Matson,
W7
McMillan,
McMillan,ID
DC
Moore.RRJJ
Moore,
O'Dwyer, TA
Pearson, SS R
R
Pearson,
Poulos,JG
Poulos,
JG
Pye,RM
Pye,
RM
Schmidt, C M
Siyali, D
D SS
Siyali,
Slack-Smith,WWi
Slack-Smith,
7
Smith, N A
A
Smith,N
Stewart, 73 L
Thylor,WAL
Taylor,
WAL
Tumeth,
V
Thmeth, LLV
Voegehi, RR C
C
Voegeli,
Wannan, TA
Whittley,
7 7J
Whittley, .1
Wilson,PPG
Wilson,
G
Wilton, N A
Wood, S R
Wyatt, .1
W (3
Wyatt,
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