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JUNE 2010 The King’s Gazette Print Post Approval: PP 255003/01183 IN • • • • • • • • • THIS ISSUE From the Headmaster Deputy Headmaster announcement Bits & Pieces Staff Profiles Christian Focus Week 2010 Year 7 Scholars Languages Year 8 English The Agriculture Club 3-4 5 6-7 8-11 12 13 14-15 16-17 18-19 • The Preparatory School - PYP Attitudes Through Leadership - Field Trip Experience - Mathematics in Kindergarten 20-25 • Senior School Sport - Tennis - Equestrian 26-29 • Archives • TKS Foundation • Old Boys’ Union - President’s Report - Reunions - OBU News 30-31 32-33 34-38 - Births, Deaths, Engagements and Marriages Cover Front Cover - Jack Tourish (Year 10) Co-Editors TF Hawkes, SR MacDonald Art Direction B McCloghry From the Headmaster S ELF - DISCIPLINE There is a delightful moment in the lm The Full Monty in which a man decides to sweat his excess weight off. He wraps his stomach in cling-lm and then settles down to enjoy eating a Mars Bar. W anting something, but not wanting the pain associated with getting it, is becoming a feature of contemporary society. Stories abound of the young wanting promotion without the years of service, of wanting the real estate without the years of saving, and of wanting the achievement without the pain of developing necessary skills. Testimonies are frequently found written in popular magazines and blogs by those who have enjoyed overnight success with a song, a lm clip, or an investment. This has contributed to a “one-armed bandit” mentality in the land ... for the investment of just a few coins you can expect to get rich. The Internet boom which created the instant millionaires of the late 1990s did much to perpetuate this thinking and to encourage the yin of lazy money with the yang of easy lifestyle. Benjamin Disraeli once said: Beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in 10,000 may succeed. These are fearful odds. The cult of instant gratication is not difcult to nd within contemporary society. We don’t like to wait. Instant weight-loss programs exist – painless and fun. Instant whiteness is promised – no scrubbing required. Instant happiness is promised – just buy this. However, there is very little of quality that does not exact a signicant cost in either time, effort or money. There are not many shortcuts to learning how to play a piano, to passing an exam or to becoming a legend. Recently, I read an article written by Angela Duckworth and Martin Selligman, entitled Selfdiscipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic 3 JUNE10 TKS Gazette F ROM THE H EADMASTER pe p erf r for for or m ma a anc nc ce of of a d do ole essc cen entss1. 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Vo u ol. ol l. l. 23 2 23, 3, N o o.1 o. .1 1, p.20 .2 20 -22 20 -2 2 2. 22 3.. h 3 htt ttp tp/ p///w p //ww w ww. ww ww w..s w.s .su ucc uc c c es cc ess e ss s s con sscon co c on o n ssio siio iousn ousn us u sn sne ess es ss s s..co co c om om/ m// in ind nd n de ex_ ex x 0 x_ 00 000 000 00 00 000 00 00 06.h 6...h 6.h 6 htm tm DEPUTY HEADMASTER A fter 31 years of devoted service to The King’s School, Mr Peter Rainey will be retiring as Deputy Headmaster, and together with his wife, Eileen, will move to the lower North Shore to begin an exciting new chapter of their lives at the end of the year. This has required the appointment of a new Deputy Headmaster. Recognising the extraordinary leadership talent we already have within The King’s School Common Room, I did not feel it necessary to advertise outside the School. There were no less than nine applicants for the position, all of whom could have undertaken the job with a great deal of professionalism. It says something about the health of a Common Room that it has within it so many colleagues who are well able to undertake the role of Deputy Headmaster. After an interview process involving both the Chairman of the Council of The King’s School, the Rev. Martin Robinson, and myself, I am delighted to inform The King’s School community that the new Deputy Headmaster of The King’s School will be Dr Andrew Parry, PhD, MPhil (Cantab), MEd (Syd), BEd, RE Cert. Dr Parry is already well known to many within The King’s School because he was a student at the School from 1973 to 1978 during which time he held a number of positions including that of Company Commander in the TKS Cadet Corps, Captain of the 1st XV and School Monitor. Dr Parry served as an administrator and coach for the Australian Rugby Football Schools Union from 1992 to 2003 and served the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools (GPS) as its Rugby Convenor, and as its 1st XV coach and 1st basketball Coach. Dr Parry was elected life Vice-President of the AAGPS in 2005. In 1991 Dr Parry returned to his Alma Mater as Director of Sport, teacher of History, Physical Education and Visual Art, and as the 1st XV Rugby Coach. In this last role, he guided the School to six GPS Premierships. After gaining The King’s School Foundation Teaching Fellowship and then the Broughton and Forrest Exhibition to Cambridge University in 2003, Dr Parry moved to Great Britain to complete his Master of Philosophy, and then his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. His doctoral thesis explored the role of Australian and British independent schools in the construction of masculinities. Dr Parry is currently serving as an Assistant to the Headmaster at The King’s School on a part time basis but will move into Halliday Lodge during the Christmas holidays in readiness to assume duties from 1 January 2011. A communicant member of the Anglican Church of St Martin’s, Killara, Dr Parry has a Certicate of Religious Education with his major study being on the origins of the Anglican Church in Australia. He also has a Master of Education from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Education from the Australian Catholic College of Education with a double major in Visual Art and Physical Education. Dr Parry is married to Josephine and they have three adult children, James, Jenny and Eliza. I am sure that the School community would want to join me in congratulating Dr Parry and wishing him fullment as he assumes the responsibilities of Deputy Headmaster at The King’s School. DR TIM H AWKES Headmaster 5 JUNE10 TKS Gazette Bits & Pieces FROM THE EDITOR The rich tapestry of King’s is showcased in this issue of the Gazette. Students’ commitment both inside and out of the classroom, extension and immersion activities, outstanding Old Boy examples and a creative and dedicated staff, provide an exciting platform from which to launch ideas and follow through with plans. There is a great deal of excitement and an engagement in all that is good at King’s. Enjoy the tapestry segments included herein. SUSAN M ACDONALD Editor Eugenio Gallo, just back from the KBI World Titles, shows Deputy Head, Mr Peter Grimes, his winning moves. KARATE KID AT KING’S Eugenio Gallo (Year 6) recently returned from the Karate Budokan In Int nterrna ational World Championships with gold medals, having won all of his bo outts tto win the 12 Years Boys’ competition. Learning karate since he was ve yea y ars old, he has only started competing in the last three years. He en njoy yed d the ghting and says “it’s hard, you need speed and skill.” Ha avin ng commenced at the Prep in 2010, he says, “I’ve made a lot of good f ie fr end dss and I enjoy the sport.” The school is very proud of Eugenio’s recent achie ac eve ement. Peter Grimes, says “at King’s Prep, among other things, we re eally want our students to be striving for intellectual, n physical and em tio em emot onal bala ance.” CURTAIN C A L L A PRESENT S ATI nt ibra nd v ence a l l g xce ron e t s f o a e rea tes : Th an a l, crea Prep boys , t y t a n o n c ma me cho m s S a Musi Depart y the or or c es f rk sees arat s i p d t e Musi o i r df wo un he P sted port r hard r i p e e o in t b m l at he Cha e of e. Thei o g o n h c t ra bl d he S ntly ossi pete ng t d rece i as p com t n s the n e g a s n t e s i als Str hil v repr w i ern r t e , fes orth fod am b N d h d d C n e e a h y d st in t k, ever r an y Ei e d ne Choi eted e racy y p w e S m t he c li d co d. Each i n s a in t u B m for m dfo ert his and p sted YOU’RE INVITED t rep, o i Conc r l E e a ng P eve es h i d h t t c i o a s r t i o Be – Don’t miss it! Curtain Call. The first f v s c n e work musi atio u ar i o f c y boy o e official performances in the new Drama f ds appr c. I oun ul. and Musi he s our so t s Centre will be held on 28 and 29 July i r y fo that for out c i n commencing at 7.30pm. The 2010 Higher s e u list l be m l i School Certificate Drama students will it w excite and thrill their audience with O DRAMA WON OF H RKS CLA WEDNESDASS A Y JULY 28 CLASS B THURSDAY JULY 29 performances befitting our wonderful new Drama Centre. S DRIN PERFORMA KS 7PM NCE FREE ADMISS 7.30PM DRAMA STUSION DIO Read our Cross Country special report in the December 2010 Gazette K ING ’S R E M EM BER S The School Cross Country Carnival was held on Wednesday 9 June 2010. Age Division winners were: U13: Isaac Hall (GB) U14: James Milson (FOR) U15: Jack Stapleton (BRI) U16: Rylee Field (BUR) U17: Josh Hall (BRI) Open: Michael Todd (BRI) The Genera l Sir John Monash GC Co mm em orat MG KCB VD ive Servic e was held Hall on Tu in Futter esday 25 Ma y 2010. St representa ud ent tives from 11 schools learn abou at tended to t and hono ur this gr highlighti eat Austra ng the ma lian, ny outsta nd of his cont ing facets ri bution as a Scholar, Sold ier an Engineer, d Nation Bu il de r. The serv featured an ice excellent address by of Stud ies, ou r Director Clive Loga n, that ha students in d the ma ny attend ance captivated of our boys . A nu mb er also took pa rt and hi the breadt gh lighted h of talent we have at this Scho Throughout ol. his life, Monash to that no le ok the view arning wa s wasted. His advice always to “adopt as was your fu nd am ental cr that you wi eed ll eq uip yourself fo solely for r life, no your ow n t bene t, bu bene t of t for the the whole co mmunity. ” David Osbo rn ne e Alum ni an d Co mmunit y Relation s Ma nager L ‘10 HSC ANOTHER REV R EEV STEPHEN EDWARDS On n Saturday 6 February 2010, Stuart Tye was ordained as a Deacon into o the Anglican Church of Australia. Stuart was one among 56 men and d women (including Anthony Benn who worked at the School as Assistant to the Chaplain from 2001-2005), who were ordained at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney. For the previous four years, Stuart has min nistered at King’s as our Assistant to the Chaplain at both the Prep School and Church@Kings. His ordination reects the high esteem of wh hich he is held both at the School and in the wider Church. We look forrward to Stuart continuing to minister among us in future years. 7 JUNE10 TKS Gazette Staff Profiles Blessed with a richness in our staff at King’s, three are proled below. She developed a love of sport, as well as the knowledge that being involved with students’ co-curricular activities is vital, at Blacktown Boys’ High where J ENNY PEARCE she followed rugby league. Religion and music have always played Jenny developed a love of archives a big part in Jenny’s life. Jenny’s father when she was a casual teacher at was a Rector, initially at Canley Vale Pacic Hills Christian School, whilst she where she lived until she was three, and was having her own childeren. She felt it then at St Paul’s, Castle Hill where she was important that the school captured lived for the next 18 years. She has long its history before it was too late. believed that faith governs your whole Jenny came to King’s in 2000 after life, but made a conscious decision teaching History at William Clarke to be a Christian in 1968 at the Billy College for ve years. Besides utilising Graham Crusade. a huge range of archival skills she is Jenny has loved classical music responsible for making sure the records which probably started from her love of of 17500 students survive properly. Jenny is considered a leader among Church music and singing and playing the piano when she was growing up. school archivists and a mentor to a large It was suggested she bring a musical number of them. She is secretary to the instrument home from school when School Archivists’ Group and was the she was in Year 9 because they were national convenor from 2004 to 2007. available for hire, perhaps a clarinet It’s no surprise that Jenny’s daughter is or a ute. She came home with a following in her footsteps. cello. Graham Clift (‘48), who was Jenny shares an immense love of the organist at St Paul’s gave Jenny local history with her husband and his cello which she still plays with the reads vociferously, especially the work School Orchestra and at St John’s, of Jane Austen, the Brontes and any Parramatta. murder mystery y y she can get her hand Jenny was an A c class on. She is a qu uilter, and sees scholar at Hornsby quilting ass a metaphor for Girls’ High, topped life. To o quote Jenny some Certicate “A quilt is made by e of Theology using patches, Jenny shares an immens J subjects and so ome bright, h wit y tor llove of local his obtained the some s not, some ds her husband and rea Vice-Chancellor’s large, l some vociferously, especially the Recommendation not ... but sewn n work of Jane Austen, the together, t they for Excellence r rde mu Brontes and any make m a beautiful in her Master her mystery she can get of Information wo ork of art. Your hand on Services from Edith h life is like that. Cowan University. People e and events Jenny did one of he er all have th hat impact and pracs at King’s in 1977 977 and make up who you y are and remembers the teacher, Jonathan enrich your life experiences.” Persse (‘52), the Magazine Editor at Jenny runs our Rugby Referee the time, and Andrew Parry (‘78), who program, manages Basketball teams, was in her Year 11 Modern History teaches whenever we call upon her, class. She taught English, History tutors in a Day Boy House, as well as and Industrial Arts at Cowra High and being the School’s Archivist. It is hard played Maria in The Sound of Music to think of a member of the School and the heroine in a melodrama for the community who is involved with so Cowra Musical and Dramatic Society. much, so well. 8 TONY NUTLEY Look out for John Hammond and Norm Webb profiles in the December 2010 Gazette Tony’s father was a builder who came out from England and started to build the telephone exchanges in the Hunter Valley. Tony’s mother was a telephonist working in one of the exchanges and events moved from there. Tony was born in the country but moved to Sydney in 1964. He attended Baulkham Hills Primary School, then Burnside and thence to Cumberland High, but he himself would say that he was more interested in hands-on work than formal school lessons. Tony left school at the age of 14 and commenced work for a company that made blinds. Tony found out he was an epileptic in March 1976, informed the rm and was promptly sacked! He turned to boat building and worked there for ve years, but on his mother’s birthday commenced in 1982 at King’s without having an interview. Tony’s father, John, was working at King’s at the time and is the one who built the Bishop Barker pottery shed which had been designed by students. (He also built my set for the musical Oliver! in 1986, some of which still exists.) Tony commenced work on the Grounds Staff driving tractors, mowing and general duties and in 1983 was appointed White Oval Curator, a position he held for 10 years. He loved this job, was proud of the work he did there and of the assistance he received from boys in Broughton, where he always had 13 boys who helped him mark out the curves on the athletics track or helped him with the cricket covers. He became the pool attendant for seven years, although continued his athletics work, and joined Maintenance 11 years ago, a job he has loved ever since. It seems to be a job where everything and anything within two days is not the same. Tony has noticed huge changes at the School, one of the strangest being the re-ooring of the Gatehouse accommodation which initially had no oor at all, other than dirt. Tony is thoroughly reliable and is able to turn his hand to any job, big or small. Like other people I’ve interviewed, when Jenny Pearce Archivist Years at King’s:10 9 JUNE10 TKS Gazette Staff Profiles 10 Tony Nutley Maintenance Dept Years at King’s:27 asked if they have had sad moments in the School, they almost immediately think of the death of somebody which was unexpected. Tony well remembers a cricket-loving student who died from an asthma attack and whose dad saw Tony on the oval and walked out to him and asked him if he’d come to the funeral. Tony has many external passions and has turned them to good causes. He has been interested in collecting rocks which started on his grandparents’ farm near Scone when he was eight years old, and cutting and polishing petried wood, some of which he’s found at King’s. He owns his own machinery after joining a Lapidary club twenty years ago. He has turned his hand to bicycles, and has built a mountain bike with particular road gearing which suits his needs. Perhaps this is essential as he has been on 600 kilometre bike trips to raise funds for MS. Tony also loves bush walking. He is one of those who has done the Cradle Mountain walk, but there won’t be many who have taken 1000 photographs on that trip, as he has. ROSEMARY MENERE Rosemary Menere Payroll Officer Years at King’s:23 Rosemary was born in Hampshire, England, just north of Southampton where her mother continued to live until her death aged 97. Rosemary started work for British Telecom as a Clerical Ofcer at the age of 17, married at 19, had four years living and working in London and then managed the European accounts for Digital Computers in Reading. In 1973 Rosemary, her husband and child moved to Australia, initially to Springwood and then not far from King’s at Dundas and Carlingford. Rosemary now lives in Baulkham Hills and has ve grandchildren. Rosemary’s career at King’s commenced in 1987 when she came looking for a part-time job but was offered the Petty Cash/Mail/Bank Accounts position. She took over the ROSEMARY Payroll Ofcer’s job in 1990 and loves this sort of work because she likes people and loves dealing with gures. Rosemary tells me that she’ll probably never leave King’s. It has a family atmosphere, is totally different and far more lovely than other places where she has worked, and she can sit in her ofce and hear birds, see trees and knows people care about one another. She has witnessed The King’s School community come together time and time again to help people who have lost loved ones, and I might say Rosemary is wonderful in this regard. Rosemary loves the School’s musicals, is a devotee of soccer and sometimes is seen watching HAS PLAYED SQUASH FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND REGULARLY PLAYS IN M ASTERS TOURNAMENTS AND THIS YEAR WILL BE COMPETING IN THE A USTRALIAN M ASTERS ’ T ITLES IN T ASMANIA the School’s games. Rosemary has played squash for over 30 years and regularly plays in Masters tournaments, competing in the Australian Masters’ Titles in Tasmania shortly. She also loves bush walking and has done a ve day trek in the Amazon Jungle on one of the Inca trails. She loves reading and I asked her what her favourite book was and quick as a ash she told me it was Bryce Courteney’s April Fool’s Day, a book where she learnt an enormous amount about the perception of illness and the importance of compassion. Everyone is always pleased to see Rosemary for a huge variety of reasons. The School is lucky to have these three folk who have wonderful lives and remain passionate and committed to King’s. PETER R AINEY Deputy Headmaster 11 JUNE10 TKS Gazette CHRISTIAN F OCUS W EEK 2010 Senior students were encouraged to remember their Creator when the God Squad came to King’s, and meaningful discussions were started. A King’s boy has so many things to remember, so he can be forgiven for forgetting the occasional text book, his running shoes or to call home. But there are some things that are cannot be forgotten; an assessment, a meeting with the headmaster, his Mum or Dad’s birthday or his God. The theme for this year’s Christian Focus Week was “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth”. (Ecclesiastes 12:1) We were joined by 17 God Squad members (young Christian University Students) including Jonathon Hui (’02), Alex MacKay (’06) and Nathan McGrath (’07). The God Squad attended Biblical Studies classes, joined tutor groups, completed spiritual surveys where they found that 70% of boys believed that God will remember them and 48% of boys interviewed remember God most at Chapel. A Christian Leaders’ Lunch was held and over 100 staff and students attended the ‘Big Prayer Brekkie’. Each day during Break, the God Squad challenged the boys in cricket, ping pong, AFL and touch footy in the quad. The response was encouraging with some students wanting support in helping them to “Remember their Creator”. Many great discussions were started. Boys have begun reading their Bibles, Christians have come out of the woodwork. The Christian Faith is alive and well at The King’s School. ED YORSTON Youth Minister THE G OD SQUAD ATTENDED B IBLICAL STUDIES CLASSES , JOINED TUTOR GROUPS AND COMPLETED SPIRITUAL SURVEYS A surve y found that 70% of boys believed that Go will rem d ember t hem an 48% of d boys int e r v ie rememb wed er God m o s t at Chapel. 12 TKS Gazette Y EAR 7 S CHOLARS T OMORROW ’ S E DUCATIONAL Exploring areas of academic interest outside the classroom is part of the focus of this group of Year 7 scholars. This year has seen the expanded two class structure for Scholars timetabled, to cater for the increased number of high ability students in the School. The two classes, 7AW and 7AB (for the School colours, white and blue) are parallel so the students are mixed ability within the two groups. Social cohesion between the most able students has been a key area for development over several years with peer tutoring being a successful initiative as older boys have progressed through their school years. Clifton: “The best aspect of my school work has been having group assignments because it gives us a chance to communicate with our peers.” The Scholar stream operates in Years 7 to 10 in English, Mathematics and Science classes. This allows teachers to target tasks more readily, and openended tasks that exercise the so-called “HOTS”, may be used to engage the best minds. These are Higher Order Thinking Skills and involve interpretation of facts, making judgements and producing original thinking after a thorough analysis. Matthew: “work... is sometimes quite challenging which is good because you know you are working hard, but still having fun.” Gifted students are those who have top level ability (say top 2 to 5%) in one or more area of endeavour. This may be latent ability yet to be realised as performance. Talented students display their top level ability through high standards shown in tasks. It is talent the world measures, as results speak more loudly than ability. Beyond the classroom, many of the School’s talented Year 7 boys participate in the Mary Burns Society. This group exists to allow the boys to explore areas of academic interest in a convivial setting – usually over lunch in the Governors’ Room – and to build the very necessary sense of a learning community that will bind them as Scholars in years to come. This year the boys have discussed Risk taking behaviour among young males and The science and ethics of drugs in sport. The boys have debated right and wrong, objective versus subjective judgement and individual and social development JUNE10 LEADERS among other topics. The boys in these groups are part of the positive potential of the School. They have thrown themselves into their tasks so far and are keen to do more to build their school their way. As teachers, we continue to listen and learn from them as we steer that energy into the future. Further extension areas offered by the students: “some more advanced algebra”, “a Mary Burns Society meeting once a month”, “more than six Maths periods a cycle”. NICK GREEN Excelsior Co-ordinator I THINK IT IS GREAT TO ARTICULATE OUR THOUGHTS . I N MBS WE ALSO CHALLENGE STEREOTYPES IN SOCIETY AS WELL DEBATING OUR POINT OF VIEW . Pranay 13 14 14 TKS Gazette JUNE10 Languages Language students are now, more than ever, able to fully immerse themselves in their senior language of study. There have been some exciting developments within the Languages Department over the last twelve months. With the assistance of a nancial grant from the Association of Independent Schools, a number of well-received initiatives were undertaken to raise the prole of Languages at King’s. We are particularly proud to announce the establishment of the Languages Exchange Programme with schools in Germany and France, our French students already being the beneciaries of a comprehe ensive study and sightseein ng tour to France. Stud dents undertaking the study s of French and Ge erman in Years 11 and 12 at King’s are now There a required to spend time re a nu m b in the countries of e taking r of init place t ia t iv e s hat will their target language. raise th continu e prole e To this end, the t o of Lang King’s, uages Language Department includin at g a Yea French has established r 8 and 9 tour to New C exchange e links with aledon ia Sc chloss Salem on Lake Con nstance in southern Germ many and Tivoli in Bordeau ux, south west France. Language students in Year 10 can also spend Term 4 in Europe, undertaking further language study in an immersion environment, while also enjoying the opportunities afforded them by two highly prestigious boarding schools. We are particularly excited to be able to offer this opportunity to our language students and are condent that such an experience will result in considerable personal and linguistic growth for each participating boy. A successful study and sightseeing tour was conducted over the summer holidays to France. Having celebrated New Year’s Eve on the ChampsElysees in Paris, the group travelled south to Bordeaux where, for two weeks, they attended language classes at the Alliance Française and were accommodated by local families. Other highlights of the tour included attending a football match, a day trip to La Rochelle and tours of the Loire Valley chateaux. There are a number of initiatives taking place that will continue to raise the prole of Languages at King’s, including a Year 8 and 9 French tour to New Caledonia, where, whilst enjoying a home-stay environment, the group will also visit a number of culturally signicant sites in Nouméa and enjoy various aspects of Melanesian culture. The School will also continue to utilise the services of native speakers to assist our senior students with their preparations for the HSC oral examinations. Email exchanges with St Vincent’s Potts Point and the school of a former colleague in Germany have also proven to be successful motivators for our students, while providing some everyday relevance to their language study. Interested parents or members of the King’s community can obtain further information on anything to do with the study of Languages at King’s by contacting me. ALISON DEAN Head of Languages 15 JUNE10 TKS Gazette Y EAR 8 LEARN TO ‘ STRAVAGATE ’! ‘Stravagation’ is the ability to move between the real world and another fantasy world. This forms the basis of the rst novel studied in Year 8 English, Stravaganza: City of Masks by Mary Hoffman. The novel tells the story of an English boy, Lucien, who has cancer and whose father gives him a beautiful bound diary to write in. This diary becomes Lucien’s talisman or passport to Bellezza – a fantasy city similar to Venice. Lucien or Luciano as he is called in Bellezza, meets many interesting characters, makes various friends and enemies, falls in love with Arianna and becomes a hero by rescuing The Duchessa - the beautiful ruler of Bellezza and Arianna’s mother. One of the recurring motifs in the novel is that the citizens of Bellezza use masks at carnival and feast days. The masks are beautiful, ugly, fantastical and grotesque but they allow the wearers to assume another identity and therefore to behave outside the norm. This is all fun and games – Luciano and his friends get caught up in the festivities, intrigues, trysts and assignations in the fantasy world of Bellezza – where strangely enough, Luciano is strong and energetic and totally free from the cancer which is slowly eating him alive in his real world in London. This novel is always a winner with Year 8 students and this year, two classes enjoyed making and wearing masks. Mrs Weston’s class took turns in wearing many colourful, sparkling, feather and jewel - encrusted Venetian masks in class. Students were given a brief history of Venetian masks and Commedia dell’ Arte. They were 16 encouraged to use their imaginations and stravagate to Bellezza where they indulged in (and wrote about) their own fantasy adventures! When the students donned their masks they were able to either become one of their favourite characters from the novel or to assume an alter ego of their own invention. As a teacher, it was interesting to see shy boys suddenly become extroverts, jolly boys become frightening monsters or rascals and serious boys become clowns and harlequins! Here are some observations from Mrs Weston’s students: “Wearing a mask is fun because you get to be whoever you want to be!” Jake “Wearing this mask allows me to become someone else – and act in ways totally unlike me!” Pat Mrs Pagano’s Year 8 boys made their masks from scratch – some created characters from the novel whilst other boys made masks of the city of Bellezza – complete with gondolas! They too wrote reective pieces on the possibility of stravagation and on the colours/medium used to effectively convey the personality traits of the characters they studied. The masks were a fun way to enter and engage with the Fantasy genre. These boys have certainly mastered the art of ‘stravagation’ – parents beware! ORIANA WESTON English Teacher IT WAS INTERESTING TO SEE SHY BOYS SUDDENLY BECOME EXTROVERTS , JOLLY BOYS BECOME FRIGHTENING MONSTERS OR RASCALS AND SERIOUS BOYS BECOME CLOWNS AND HARLEQUINS ! 17 7 JUNE10 TKS Gazette S TEERING K ING ’ S IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION The King’s School Agriculture Club had another successful year at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. With a team of eight steers and 19 boys it was a wonderful week. Our team consisted of three Rennylea Pastoral Company Angus and one Hollywood Angus steer, three Square Meaters from Thurloo Park Square Meaters and one Violet Hills Charolais. The steers were prepared beautifully and presented in immaculate condition. The boys worked hard over the last two months each Friday afternoon, breaking in and training the steers. The animals were a testament to the hard work put in, especially by the senior students who gave up many an afternoon to assist the younger boys with their cattle. Our School steer, Violet Hills Charolais, affectionately known as ‘Unit’, prepared by Ben Heffernan (Year 9) and Alex Knight (Year 9) placed a commendable second place in the Heavy Weight competition, only narrowly missing out on Reserve Champion. Tom McKinnon (Year 11) received third in the Young Paraders’ competition against stiff competition. Two of our steers were selected to represent their breed in the Stanhill Trophy Competition – a competition where the best three animals on live assessment are selected to represent the breed in a carcase 18 competition – Violet Hills Charolais and Matthew Webber’s (Year 11) Rennylea Pastoral Angus. After 140 days on grain, all of our steers scored well in the carcase competition for Virtual Taste Test, with ve receiving the top three places and our Heavy weight Angus being awarded d Champion in the Virtual Taste Score. The King’s School Cattle area was meticulously maintained by a team of boys and this hard work was not unnoticed when our area was chosen to lm segments for both Channel Seven’s Today show and also a clip on Channel Nine’s Footy Show – with Hugh McKinnon (Year 8) being star-spotted for a striking similarity to a certain league legend! The Agriculture Club allows boys both from the city and the country to gain an insight into the work involved in preparing cattle for the meat market. They also gain an appreciation of the ne scal margins of the beef market. The Agriculture Club continues to be able to provide this experience and compete at such a high level due to the kind donations of steers to our Club. If you or someone you know would be interested in donating a steer to The King’s School Agriculture Club please contact Peter Wearne or Alison Diskin. ALISON DISKIN Agriculture Club Co-ordinator rdinator EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Ben Heffernan (Year 9) and Alex Knight (Year 9) placed second in the Heavy Weight competition Tom McKinnon (Year 11) placed third in the Young Paraders’ T HE K ING ’ S S CHOOL AREA WAS CHOSEN TO FILM SEGMENTS FOR BOTH C HANNEL S EVEN ’ S T ODAY S HOW AND ALSO A CLIP ON C HANNEL N INE ’ S F OOTY S HOW 19 JUNE10 TKS Prep D EVELOPMENT OF PYP A TTITUDES T HROUGH P EER L EADERSHIP For some buddies, a lifetime of friendship will be the reward for the commitment to leadership and service in this way. 20 Peer mentors learn to lead and give back to the School community in terms of service. The smooth transition to ‘Big School’ is assisted by our Kindergarten and Year Six Buddy system, which is a tremendous opportunity for the development of the older boys’ sense of responsibility and purpose in a leadership role. Ongoing aspects of training, group dynamics, resilience and problem solving are highlighted to the boys as they develop their relationship with their little buddy. Natural leaders rise in this very practical role which serves as a model to the boys who are at a more emergent stage in their leadership potential. Peer mentors learn to lead and give back to the School community in terms of service. The qualities of Christian servant leadership are high in our goal setting, along with the development of the PYP attitudes. We desire that our boys will have the opportunity to develop these essential life ourishing elements. For some buddies, a life time of friendship will be the reward for the commitment to leadership and service in this way. What a terric prospect and valuable reward! The rst Kindergarten and Year Six Buddies met eleven years ago. For the King’s boys reading this who have participated in this system, I encourage you to re-evaluate your friendship with your buddy and reconnect. TOLERANCE - readily prompted and explored in the Buddy system by the age and maturity differences. RESPECT - an ongoing feature necessitated by the commonalities and differences between the boys. INDEPENDENCE - so critical, often highlighting the boys who assist the teachers most in the transition activities. ENTHUSIASM - a highlight is the joint running of the Cross Country event. EMPATHY - projecting themselves into another’s situation in order to understand his thoughts. COOPERATION - cooperating, collaborating and leading or following as the situation demands. CONFIDENCE - having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices. COMMITMENT - persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility, by touching base with their buddy every BELINDA BAXTER Director of Infants school day and reporting issues of concern to relevant teachers. 21 nd respect a , e c n e d Con e came to th empathy ake e Year 5 L fore on th here the e Camp w ri a u q c a M s such challenge d e c fa s y bo ing. g and sail in il e s b a as 22 22 TKS Prep L EARNING FOR L IFE T HE F IELD T RIP E XPERIENCE Nervously and awkwardly he lies on the board awaiting the rolling foam closing quickly. Apprehension is etched on his face as I give reassurance and prepare to launch him forward. The wave arrives and catapults him towards the shore. He searches himself, takes a risk and scrambles to his feet, only for a split second, but enough to hold both arms skywards and release a scream of exhilaration. Pulling the board behind him, he races back towards me, oblivious to the waves seeking to impede his momentum. He arrives, almost devoid of breath, and releases, in a torrent, the words, “I never knew surng could be so awesome!” In one three hour eld trip activity, the opportunity to experience and grow in the attitudes of commitment, condence, cooperation, empathy and enthusiasm have been afforded - not Y EAR 3 to mention access to the knowledge of surf safety, which could save his, or another’s, life. The Prep School has embraced the Primary Years Programme, part of the International Baccalaureate, and with it, a very powerful set of personal attitude targets. There are twelve elements which focus on ‘… the development of personal attitudes towards people, towards the environment and towards learning, g attitudes that contribute to the wellbeing of the individual and the group.’ As I sit and reect on the Year 3-6 eld trips experienced so far this year, with a list of the twelve individual attitudes sitting before me, the power of such eld trips shines like a beacon. In the Year of NAPLAN, and the apparent over-emphasis on knowledge, some might question students being ‘away from the classroom’. However, it is good to be reminded of the rich tapestry of experiences made possible through the humble eld trip. This year, Year 3 students explored the timeless charm of the Blue Mountains having their curiosity sparked by the physical formations of this dramatic wonder. Their respect for the original inhabitants of the region grew as they asked questions of an Aboriginal STUDENTS EXPLORED THE TIMELESS CHARM OF THE B LUE M OUNTAINS HAVING THEIR CURIOSITY SPARKED BY THE PHYSICAL FORMATIONS OF THIS DRAMATIC WONDER . JUNE10 It is good to be reminded of the rich tapestry of experiences made possible through the humble eld trip. National Parks Ranger, participated in Aboriginal face painting and artwork, and were immersed in a corroboree. Year 4 travelled to the Royal National Park, where they gained an appreciation of, and respect for, the crucial mangrove ecosystem cooperated and showed independence through living in close quarters with one another; and participated in initiative activities such as raft building. Condence, respect p and empathy p y came to the fore on the Year 5 Lake Macquarie Camp where the boys faced challenges such as abseiling and sailing. The Year 6 adventure on the South Coast, in the Minamurra region, saw the boys appreciating the wonders and delicate nature of the rainforest ecosystem. Their commitment was challenged through activities such as surng lessons and a snorkelling trip, taking many boys well out of their comfort zone. However, the development in condence evident had to be witnessed to be believed. Paddling canoes and working together to manage a shing experience did wonders in building cooperation. How many lessons is it possible to learn in one day? When it comes to expertly organised and supervised eld trips, the answer is countless. Learning for life; attitudes for life - the power of the humble eld trip. PETER GRIMES Deputy Head of the Prep School 23 JUNE10 TKS Prep 2D or not 2D? 24 When I think back to my own childhood education, Mathematics was certainly not on my list of favourite subjects. If I try and put my nger on why I didn’t like Mathematics, I think I wasn’t given the freedom to question topics, nor given the opportunities to wonder “why?” Inquiring into Mathematics is certainly not the way most of us were taught at school, however, children have a natural curiosity about how their world works. In the Prep school we are teaching Mathematics with a far greater student-centred approach. Kindergarten, for example, has just completed a small Mathematical unit about 2D and 3D objects. Boys used inquiry to work out the differences between 2D and 3D, asking questions to explore possible answers, all under teacher guidance. The students explored their understanding about 3D by demonstrating their prior knowledge about 2D. We went on a 2D and 3D object hunt around the School where the boys described their surroundings and used their senses to work out the differences. When feeling 3D objects hidden in a “feely bag”, the boys didn’t simply guess the name of the 3D object but came to logical conclusions through I WAS THRILLED TO WITNESS THE EXCITEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING THE BOYS WERE DEMONSTRATING IN THEIR LEARNING . their use of Mathematical language and description. Liam (KO) described a pyramid from the “feely bag” as follows: “This object has a point at the top. I can feel corners and edges. It has sides. It isn’t at so I know it is 3D. I can feel the shape of a square on the bottom.” I was thrilled to witness the excitement and understanding the boys were demonstrating in their learning. The boys started making their own discoveries. Oliverr (KO) said “Do you know, Mrs Reuben, that the tunnel in the Infants’ playground is a cylinder? I can see the curved sides and the circles on the ends!” Of course the most fun we had learning about 3D objects was when we created our very own 3D rockets! The boys had collected materials from home such as cereal boxes, soft drink bottles, party hats and milk bottle caps. Once constructed, with the help of many Mums and Dads the rockets were taped together and sprayed silver. The nal touches were applied when the boys decorated their rockets with 2D shapes. When asked the difference between 2D and 3D objects, Jasper (KO) said “2D shapes are just at, but 3D objects have corners, curves, edges and faces. 3D objects are 3 Dimensional. Our world is made up of 3D objects!” What great understanding from a 5 year old! I am sure that as our Prep boys look back on their education, they will have many happy memories of their inquiry based learning and the skills that have equipped them to be life-long learners. Hopefully Mathematics will be on the top of their favourite subjects list. ANNIE REUBEN Kindergarten Orange Teacher 25 JUNE10 TKS Sport TKS T ENNIS S ENIOR S CHOOL The 2009/2010 tennis season was another huge success across all age groups, culminating in back to back GPS Premierships for both the 1sts and 2nds for the rst time ever in The King’s School tennis history. There are now over 150 boys playing tennis at King’s and many developments and changes are occurring. Currently the School is re-introducing winter tennis, and shortly the School will be generously installing lights, so as to maintain the positive momentum that the sport has enjoyed over the last few years. 1sts and 2nds are to be commended on their excellent individual and team performances throughout the season. Joey Swaysland (Year 10) and James Duckworth (Year 12) were awarded Scholarships to the Australian Institute of Sport right at the commencement of the GPS season. We wish them the very best of luck for their future tennis careers and will watch with interest as they pave the way for the future of tennis in Australia. The parents continued to be wonderfully supportive of tennis during the season, as were the C URRENTLY THE S CHOOL IS RE - INTRODUCING WINTER TENNIS , SHORTLY THE S CHOOL WILL BE AND GENEROUSLY INSTALLING LIGHTS There was another very successful tour to Melbourne in January that set the platform for a tremendous year. The boys displayed plenty of depth of talent from the U13s to the Opens, which was evident in their results week in week out. All the students from the 26 coaches. By working together we can make sure the boys continue to enjoy themselves while achieving to the best of their abilities. TENNIS HIGHLIGHTS GPS 1sts selection Jacob Sullivan (Year 10) GPS 2nds selection Suvan Madan (Year 12) GPS Reserves selection Quinn Sylow (Year 12) Australian Institute of Sport Scholarships BEN CHADWICK Master in Charge Joey Swaysland - Year 10 James Duckworth - Year 12 There are now over 150 boys playing tennis at King’s and many developments and changes are occurring. 27 JUNE10 TKS Sport Equestrian 28 580 riders, over 650 horses and 118 schools competing. 118 schools Out of the ced in , King’s pla competing hich schools, w the top 20 rt. ressive effo was an imp The King’s School Equestrian team headed off in June on a trip to Coonabarabran for the North West Equestrian Expo. This event is the biggest interschool equestrian event in the Southern Hemisphere with 580 riders, just over 650 horses and 118 schools competing. King’s placed in the top 20 schools, which was an impressive effort, particularly when one considers that these riders compete at such a high level with limited preparation. Their ability never ceases to amaze me. Sam Barton was our highest point scorer with 2nd in his One Day Event, 2nd in Power & Speed, 3rd in Showjumping and 4th in the Team 6 bar. Apart from a slight ‘incident’ with his fainting horse on the last day, Barton excelled at Coonabarabran. Peter Macintyre came 1st in One Day event Sid Pye was awarded a 3rd place in the A Grade One Day Event and 4th in 17yrs Boy Rider Class, whilst also being part of the 4th placed 6 Bar Team. Lachlan Green was awarded 2nd in the 17yrs Boy Rider Class and 6th in One Day event; Hugh Banister was 6th in One Day event; Sam Cornwell came in 5th in showjumping and 5th in the 17yrs Boy Rider Class and was also in the 6 Bar team. Archie Bell came 5th in the 16yrs Boy Rider Class; Ted Hall (Captain) was placed 3rd in the 17yrs Boy Rider Class and was also a member of the 4th placed 6 Bar Team. Will Hall, our only representative from Gowan Brae, placed 5th in the 12yrs Boy Rider Class. Henry Hart was another new addition to the team, trying his skills at a range of events, and putting in a solid effort across the board. It is great to see that there is such a strong contingent of passionate riders keen to represent their school at such a great event. My thanks must go to all the parents who were an integral part of making the camp such a successful one. Well done to all the boys on such an excellent performance. KARL SEBIRE Equestrian Co-ordinator EQUESTRIAN HIGHLIGHTS Sam Barton 2nd in his One Day Event, 2nd in Power & Speed, 3rd in Showjumping Peter Macintyre 1st in his One Day event Sid Pye 3rd in the A Grade One Day Event Lachlan Green 2nd in the 17yrs Boy Rider Class Ted Hall (Captain) 3rd in the 17yrs Boy Rider Class 6 Bar Team 4th placed 29 JUNE10 TKS Archives A V ICE-REGAL RESIDENCE FOR J UNIOR H OUSE After two years of negotiations, the lease for Old Government House was nally signed in December 1909. Extensive renovations had to take place before Junior House (Prep) moved in during May 1910, and so this year celebrates the centenary of the Prep School’s association with the vice-regal residence. Some might argue that the building complex may not have survived at all had it not been for Headmaster Waddy’s foresight to establish Junior House in Old Government House. It had been unused and in a very poor state of repair before fty young boys moved in from the commencement of Term 2. The boys from Junior House were not taught in Old Government House, they marched down across the Park each day to the Main School at 8.30am for Chapel, returning home after dinner to complete their prep. In 2000, when past Junior House boys were asked what they remembered about their time in OGH, almost all referred to the four dormitories, named appropriately after early NSW Governors, two upstairs and two downstairs, and milk and Sao biscuits from the Matron in the afternoons. Memories varied according to when each young man was at school but 30 some things remained the same for many years, like the cold showers every morning (except sometimes on Sunday when a very short, hot shower was allowed). In the dining room each boy had an allocated seat at a table, over which a Monitor presided to oversee the distribution of cut up bread and butter and a glass of milk. The front portico was out of bounds except for House photos and a place for a quiet read on a Sunday afternoon. Some remembered having their boots cleaned by an affable friendly man called “Old Joe”. The boot room also held the lockers where boys could store their personal belongings, including extra food items. It was an exciting day when one received a food parcel via the David Jones’ delivery service from kindly parents. From the 1950’s came the story of a boy in Fitzroy Dorm (downstairs) who had occasion to leave the dorm after lights out. His screams alerted the Housemaster and others, as white faced, he said he had seen Lady Fitzroy’s ghost at the far end of the passage near the kitchen. The “ghost“ turned out to be the cook in her long white dressing gown with her just washed hair hanging to her waist, going into the kitchen from the passage. During the 1960’s when OGH was a boarding house for Years 7 and 8, came the story of a makeshift workshop set up by some boys in the cellar accessed via a trapdoor in the oor near Fitzroy Dorm. Unbeknown to anyone, the boys wired up some lights and a power point for that purpose. Old Government House was farewelled by The King’s School at the end of 1966. The House, together with the surrounding three acres, was placed under the Trusteeship of the National Trust. Today if you visit, and you should visit, you will see and hear of the lives of the young men of The King’s School, as their story is a signicant part of the fabric of Old Government House. JENNY PEARCE Archivist with thanks to the Old Boys who called OGH home The “ghost“ turned out to be the cook in her long white dressing gown with her just washed hair hanging to her waist, going into the kitchen from the passage. 31 ives eir w t h t d n s an urre n Boy of the c d l ed a O tour clud The n a i he d h ic by t ye enjo l site wh ntation erzo, e lT oo pres hae S ch ting Mic s , e a r m d by ts. inte f Dra mpanie o den d Hea as acco ama stu w Dr who r 12 Yea e som TKS Foundation JUNE10 O LD B OYS EXPERIENCE MODERN - DAY K ING ’ S The King’s School Foundation has made a great start to 2010 with the highlight being the sixth annual Old School Alumni Chapter lunch. At the Old School Chapter Lunch on Wednesday, 26 May 2010 Old Boys who had attended the Old School site in Parramatta gathered in the Trophy Room. The theme of the day was to reect on how our early sporting prowess has led to the Walter Friend Sports Centre, and our involvement with Gilbert & Sullivan in the 1950’s culminating in the construction of the new Drama Centre. As well as hearing from the Headmaster, Dr Tim Hawkes, the gathering was also addressed by the President of the Old Boys’ y Union,, David Program guide for 1952 The King’s School performance of H.M.S. Pinafore, performed at Parramatta Town Hall Adams. The group enjoyed an excellent musical item by Harley Maulana, a very talented boy in Year 10, who played Sonata IIII by Camille Saint-Saëns on the bassoon. Before lunch many of the Old Boys and their wives enjoyed a tour of the current School site which included an interesting presentation by the Head of Drama, Michael Terzo, who was accompanied by some Year 12 Drama students. Professor Saxon White (’52), who played one of the parts in HMS Pinafore in 1952, proposed the vote of thanks. For the boys of the Old School, this reunion lunch once again proved to be a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and get a taste of modern-day King’s. If you attended the Old School I urge you to look out for this event next year and make it a priority. TheKnot BEQUEST SOCIETY THE KING’S SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO JOIN THE KNOT • T HE K NOT B EQUEST S OCIETY The Knot Bequest Society launched just twelve months ago, is “Binding together those who are passionate about The King’s School and education.” now gaining momentum with encouraging levels of interest being shown by Old Boys and others in the School community. DAVID OSBORNE Alumni and Community Relations Manager THE NEW DRAMA CENTRE IS SOMETHING OF WHICH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY CAN BE VERY PROUD, AND REFLECTS THE PASSION FOR THE SUBJECT OF DRAMA AT KING’S Accompanying this issue of The King’s Gazette is an information booklet inviting you to consider supporting the School through a bequest and becoming a member of The Knot. For further information please contact Graham McGregor Director of Development Phone: 9683 8413 Email: [email protected] AIS USA G ALA D INNER IN NYC - 2 O CTOBER 2010 At last count we have 55 Old Boys residing in the USA and wish to send advance notice of a Gala Dinner to be held in New York City on 2 October. The King’s School Old Boys’ Union is supporting the School Foundation in the launch of the AIS USA Foundation at this event. We have joined over 20 Australian schools in the formation of this body. The purpose is to facilitate tax deductible gifts to Australian schools from US taxpayers. Plan now for this major gathering in the ‘big apple’. Contact: David Osborne at [email protected] for further information. 33 33 JUNE10 TKS OLD BOYS’ UNION P RESIDENT ’ S R EPORT IN HONOUR • One of the more pleasurable tasks as President, has been the awarding of Honorary Life Membership of the Union to Clive Hall (’32). Clive had a distinguished record at School representing in athletics, 1st XV Rugby and 1st VIII Rowing. As Captain of athletics, he By way of introduction, I thought it may be useful to mention a little of the Old Boys’ Union’s activities. DID YOU KNOW? • While The King’s School Old Boys’ Union is a self governed corporation and stands independent of the School, there is the stated intention to support the School in achieving its goals? This comes by way of donations to the School’s Building Fund and by supporting scholarships and bursaries awarded at the School. • Old Boys give up their time in a number of ways to engage with the School, including supporting a Careers Night at the School where Old Boys relay their working experiences to those about to embark on new careers. • The King’s School Old Boys’ Union is heavily involved in the coordination and organisation of functions and reunions. Amongst reunions to be held this year we will see decade reunions for those who left the School with years ending in zero. Members should contact the Old Boys’ Union if they wish to nd out how it can help them hold a reunion. • The Old Boys’ Union also hosts the Annual Dinner. More than 150 attended this year’s dinner at Old 34 Government House in Parramatta Park and heard Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC speak on leadership. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience which served to celebrate the centenary of the junior school. • Other activities included in the calendar are an annual Golf Day and an Old Boy Muster at the Homecoming weekend. • Competition between the Old Boys’ Union and the School on the sports eld continues in the annual Commem Day held at the School. • Maintaining our roots with country Australia is important, which is why every year the Old Boys’ Union holds a regional function. This year on 5 September, we visit Scone and will be supported by local host Hamish MacIntyre at “Red Bank House”. assisted in no small way in the School’s 1931 winning of the Senior and Junior GPS titles. The award was presented at a luncheon held in his honour at the Australian Club, hosted by Graham McGregor (’62). During our time together Clive, a quietly spoken honourable gentleman, was encouraged to recount his times associated with being “in the bag”. After a short training period in Scotland, Clive and another were directed to choose which one of them would take the last bomber in the Squadron to go on a sortie, and whilst a toss meant Clive missed out, the other chap did not return. Involved in a later ight over Germany, his aircraft copped an extraordinary amount of ack which necessitated his bailing out. He reminded us of the often quoted movie line “you have to stash your parachute” as he landed in Germany, which soon led to his capture. He is one of the actual cast of The Great Escape where he was instrumental in forging And did you know that the Old Boys’ Union owns and manages “Harrisford” the original site of The King’s School, Parramatta? We urge all members of the Old Boys’ Union to be involved, whether by attending a year group reunion, assisting in arranging such a function, or even making suggestions on any future Old Boys’ Union involvement - all correspondence would be more than welcome. documents to assist those who did escape. He himself escaped twice, on the second occasion, being even more successful escaping to Belgium and through France. Recognised as being the founding father of Sydney’s Future’s Exchange, he saw many on the land suffer after the wool prices reached a pound for a pound in the early 1950’s. We trust he will enjoy his life membership of the Union for years to come. It has been extremely pleasurable to honour Clive in this DAVID ADAMS President way. We salute him, as he is denitely a legend in our time. TKS OLD BOYS’ UNION TKS OBU R EUNIONS •1960 50 YEAR REUNION Friday, 20 August 2010 Australian Club Dinner Saturday, 21 August 2010 King’s v Scots Contact: Hamish Dalziell [email protected] 1970 40 YEAR REUNION Saturday, 14 August 2010 Cruising Yacht Club Dinner Sunday, 15 August 2010 Harbour Cruise Lunch Contact: Mike Martin [email protected] 1980 30 YEAR REUNION Friday, 20 August 2010 Hotel CBD Saturday, 21 August 2010 King’s v Scots Sunday, 22 August 2010 Colleagues, Rose Bay – Lunch Contact: David Mackey [email protected] 1990 20 YEAR REUNION Saturday, 21 August 2010 TBA Contact: Harley Slatter [email protected] 2000 10 YEAR REUNION Friday, 20 August 2010 Golden Sheaf Hotel - Drinks Saturday, 21 August 2010 King’s v Scots Kudu Lounge – Drinks & Canapés Contact: Jack Pembroke-Birss [email protected] GPS G OLD C HALLENGE 2010 will see the vast majority of 1978 school leavers attain their 50th year. To celebrate this collective milestone, the GPS Gold Challenge Organising Committee welcomes you JUNE10 to this special weekend of inter-school activities. The weekend will commence with Golf on Friday, 8 October, competitive sports on Saturday, 9 October, concluding with dinner and a debate. The GPS Gold Challenge has been running for over 14 years and is a challenge for fun and supremacy amongst old boys of GPS schools across nine activities. TKS ’78 cohort needs to eld teams, so if you would like to participate in any GPS sport it would be a good way to renew old friendships. The registration fee is $110 for the sports on Saturday, dinner is $100 which includes a substantial donation to Red Kite charity. Golf on Friday is $100. If you would like to participate in any of these activities please contact Rohan Cranney (details below). This is a one and only opportunity to compete as a TKS competitor (again!) against the rest of the GPS, as the Gold Challenge will not be offered again to our year group. ROHAN CRANNEY TKS 1978 Representative 2010 Gold Challenge Organising Committee [email protected] NOTICES – DIARY DATES 2010 TKSOBU GOLF DAY - Royal Sydney Golf Club To register, contact Jean at [email protected] or Ph: 9683 8619 Friday, 23 July CURRENT OLD BOY PARENT DINNER - The King’s School Trophy Room Saturday, 24 July BRISBANE REUNION LUNCH - Tattersall’s Club, Brisbane Tuesday, 10 August GPSOBU GOLF DAY - Manly Golf Club Thursday, 19 August HOMECOMING WEEKEND - King’s v The Scots College Saturday, 21 August COUNTRY FUNCTION - Scone Sunday, 5 September AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS USA GALA DINNER - 583 Park Avenue, New York, USA Saturday, 2 October GPSOBU GOLD CHALLENGE - Friday, 8 & Saturday, 9 October Please note these dates in your diary. Details and invitations will be sent closer to the event. Refer to the website for updates: www.tksobu.com 35 JUNE10 TKS OLD BOYS’ UNION OBU News But that’s all the worry he has time for. He’s determined not to let any of his teammates lose condence in him and it’s that resolve that has allowed him to rise to the top of Australian rugby once again. “I didn’t know how each player would react to it. I haven’t chatted to them all about it yet but I think they admire what I’ve been through and what I’ve done. However, all that counts in a footy team is if you’re playing well, and if your team has condence in you.” OLD BOY REBELS Rugby halfback Nicholas Phipps (’06) has won his rst Super Rugby contract signing with new franchise, the Melbourne Rebels. He is the fth King’s Old Boy to join the new club and will play 2011 alongside Tim Davidson (’00), James Hilgendorf (’00) and Wallabies Stirling Mortlock (’94) and Julian Huxley (’97). Nick has been playing around the world representing Australia in the IRB World Sevens tournament and has been selected in Australia’s Commonwealth Games seven’s squad. J ULIAN H UXLEY As King’s Old Boy and Brumbies fullback, Julian Huxley (‘97) took to the eld at Canberra Stadium after just 11 minutes against the Chiefs on 26 March 2010, onlookers had their hearts in their mouths. A brain tumour had sidelined him for two years but on that night, before more than 15,000 fans, he returned to top-class rugby. Those in the stands let out a raucous cheer, though mufed with a hint of nervousness, for out there ran a seemingly vulnerable young man. In fact the only person, Huxley believed, who didn’t appear to show apprehension during that nail-biting moment, was he. “I think everyone was shocked,” he said. “I’m sure they were like, ‘you mean, so he’s ready to go now?’ I don’t think they expected it so soon. “But I was ready. I had been preparing for this moment. Two years ago I started training. I had no doubt that I had the ability to get back.” A fortnight later and he was wearing the No. 15 jersey. He had earned a 36 spot in the starting side. And he was there the following week. And, again, the week after that. Huxley rst pulled on the rugby boots for a run with the Brumby Runners against the Junior Waratahs and admitted he was nervous then. Those feelings are now long gone. For him, it was vital he felt involved in that match as quickly as possible. “If you’re nervous, that’s when you get hurt,” he said. “What I was determined to do during that game was not to think about the injury. I knew that what I had to do was get out there and get on to autopilot. The old pathways clicked in and I felt like I was doing what I’ve always done. It was surprisingly comfortable out there.” Huxley has been well tested on the eld. He has had his fair share of head knocks and already managed to send a scare through the ACT making light of the fact he couldn’t remember much of the Free State Cheetahs match because of a spear tackle. • A STAR IS BORN Michael Whittington (‘02) is hoping to take his acting talents to London soon in a bid to build on his recent on-screen success, having earned a part in Underbelly. The Channel Nine production has been one of the highest rating programs in recent years, and to play a role in the series is a great accomplishment. Whittington, School Vice Captain, played Constable Ian Pickles, a King’s Cross cop. • DEFENDING HARD AND PITCHING IN Robert Hilliard (’97) graduated M.Phil from Cambridge in 2007 and from Sandhurst in 2008. Posted to 2 RIFLES 35 registered players of which half are Old Boys. For information on how to get involved in the Club, visit www. kobfc.com.au. TEAM BUILDING Former Australian Boomer Ian Robilliard (‘77) is the man with the daunting task of restoring the Sydney Kings back to Battalion, British Army, and following further training in Central America and Wales, found himself as Platoon Commander with 2 RIFLES’ involvement in Helmund Province in southern Afghanistan in late 2009. Rob’s company and platoon lived, worked and fought in Sangin, an area of urban sprawl, where the Taliban enemy were able to use the dead ground in the myriad of alleyways between the village compounds by planting Improvised Explosive Devices on likely platoon and section patrol routes. 20,000 Afghanis live in Sangin in harsh their former NBL glory. He was named SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Fresh Old Boys Yohan Dantan (‘09) and Jae Seon Choi (‘09) have kicked off their professional careers in the best possible way winning university scholarships to study. Yohan Dantan was awarded the Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship program for 2010, while Jae Seon Choi won the highly competitive University of Sydney Entry Scholarship through the Economics and Business faculty. as coach of a team with no players, for the once-great basketball club was forced to withdraw from the competition for nancial reasons. Robilliard (Moose) played in 11 NBL seasons - rst with the City of Sydney Astronauts in the inaugural NBL season back in 1979, before joining Newcastle in 1981 to play for the Falcons. In 1989 then Sydney Kings coach and current General Manager, Bob Turner, lured ‘Moose’ back to Sydney, where he spent three seasons as a player and two as an assistant conditions with temperatures consistently over 40 degrees, and riemen patrolled daily wearing body armour and carrying packs of over 40kg. Casualties from Rob’s Company were high, but they are now back at their base preparing for future operations – possibly Afghanistan, and an exercise in Kenya. Rob is engaged to marry fellow Cambridge graduate, Andrea Cuthbert, in Northern Ireland later this year. KING’S OLD BOYS FOOTBALL CLUB The KOB Football Club is going from strength to strength in the Raahauge Cup North competition with both Firsts and Reserves lling the top four spots. One of the highlights of the season was a four-goal haul by Mark Di Palma (‘06) in the secondround clash against the Newington Gunners. Di Palma’s brilliance helped his team to a 7-3 win. The Club has coach. Robilliard held squad tryouts in TAKING WICKETS Former Australian cricketer and The King’s School 1st XI coach, Trevor Chappell, has heaped praise on talented King’s Old Boy Nic Bills (‘09). Bills has just four years of the sport under his belt having taken up cricket at the School so he could hang out with his mates. Now he is rolling his arm over, opening for North Sydney in the Sydney 1st Grade competition. Bills was surprised at playing 1st Grade, but Chappell wasn’t, telling the Parramatta Advertiser that Bills “bowls a pretty good Yorker that gets him a lot of wickets”. In Bills’ 1st Grade debut against Hawkesbury at North Sydney Oval, he took 4-36 after just 13 overs. The King’s School Sports Centre and has selected a roster he hopes can make the nals. • DANIEL MACDONALD (’99) OBU Editor 37 Print Post Approval: PP 255003/01183 JUNE10 TKS OLD BOYS’ UNION B IRTHS , D EATHS , E NGAGEMENTS A ND M ARRIAGES BIRTHS Dean John and Sally a daughter Teah Sheridan-Rose on 28 February 2005, a son Angus James on 2 January 2008 & a son Lawson Jack on 10 July 2009 JUNE10 Print Post Approval: PP 255003/01183 Kinney (90) TKS OLD BOYS’ UNION B IRTHS , D EATHS , E NGAGEMENTS A ND M ARRIAGES BIRTHS Kinney (90) McGowan (’00) Miller (90) Moore (90) Mort (89) Strong (97) Dean John and Sally a daughter Teah Sheridan-Rose on 28 February 2005, a son Angus James on 2 January 2008 & a son Lawson Jack on 10 July 2009 Geoff and Marcie a daughter Camila Eden on 17 May 2010 Brian John and Suzanne a son Hugh Manning on 18 December 2009 Joshua McAuley and Vanessa a son Zach McAuley on 3 February 2010 Edward John and Joanna a daughter Isabel Elizabeth on 16 May 2008 and a son George Peter on 4 November 2009 Shane Anthony and Jodie a daughter Shelby Jean on 17 December 2009 Vickery (93) Angus Peter and Jane a son Hunter Charles on 14 January 2010 Wiles (89) Richard Edward William and Jacqueline a son Oliver George Clifford on 9 March 2010 DEATHS Allen (49) Ashton (58) Bate (75) Conkey (61) Futter (73) Hewson (50) Hordern (33) Leyshon (46) Maund (42) Newton (40) Noble (42) Scales (49) Wood (52) Edmund David Ross James William Michael John Murray David Graeme Andrew Robert Falkiner Minchin Henry Malcolm Lothrop William Henry David Owen Spencer Neil Abbott Brian Fleming Douglas Frazer Anthony Agnew 20 December 2009 14 February 2010 18 January 2010 26 August 2003 29 January 2010 26 April 2010 Date unknown 3 April 2010 20 February 2010 8 January 2010 23 March 2010 23 March 2010 22 January 2010 ENGAGEMENTS Booth (01) Davies (96) Leong (92) Timothy John Robert William Jason Kym To Hollie Folpp To Skye Weatherly To Leah Margaret Rose Harvey MARRIAGES Hodgson (88) Warwick Elliott To Carey Lydia Kay Hislop on 9 January 2010 McGregor (88) Hamish Lachlan To Courtney Anne Wilson on 5 March 2010 Renton (81) Ian Barrington To Leila Harb on 29 August 2009 OLD BOY LAID TO REST The Archivist and Director of Studies have followed closely the progress on the excavation site at Fromelles, the site of one of the most intense battles of World War I, particularly as it was known that TKS Old Boys had taken part in the ghting. Seventy ve Diggers have been positively identied from the massed gravesite situated just outside the small village. One of those identied using DNA was Lt Robert David Burns, who left the School in 1900. He was the son of Sir James Burns whose obelisk memorial, stands in the cemetery in the academic precinct of the School. We now know for certain that Robert Burns died not at Pozieres as listed on his memorial, but at Fromelles. Robert and those who died with him will be laid to rest at the Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery, which is to be dedicated on 19 July 2010. There is a chance that the families of other Old Boys may also learn the fate of their relatives, as the process of identication is far from complete and will continue until 2014. Jenny Pearce 38 McGowan (’00) Geoff and Marcie a daughter Camila Eden on 17 May 2010 Miller (90) Brian John and Suzanne a son Hugh Manning on 18 December 2009 Moore (90) Joshua McAuley and Vanessa a son Zach McAuley on 3 February 2010 Mort (89) Edward John and Joanna a daughter Isabel Elizabeth on 16 May 2008 and a son George Peter on 4 November 2009 Strong (97) Shane Anthony and Jodie a daughter Shelby Jean on 17 December 2009 Vickery (93) Angus Peter and Jane a son Hunter Charles on 14 January 2010 Wiles (89) Richard Edward William and Jacqueline a son Oliver George Clifford on 9 March 2010 DEATHS Allen (49) Edmund David Ross 20 December 2009 Ashton (58) James William 14 February 2010 Bate (75) Michael John Murray 18 January 2010 Conkey (61) David Graeme 26 August 2003 Futter (73) Andrew Robert 29 January 2010 Hewson (50) Falkiner Minchin 26 April 2010 Hordern (33) Henry Malcolm Lothrop Date unknown Leyshon (46) William Henry David 3 April 2010 Maund (42) Owen Spencer 20 February 2010 Newton (40) Neil Abbott 8 January 2010 Noble (42) Brian Fleming 23 March 2010 Scales (49) Douglas Frazer 23 March 2010 Wood (52) Anthony Agnew 22 January 2010 Booth (01) Timothy John To Hollie Folpp Davies (96) Robert William To Skye Weatherly Leong (92) Jason Kym To Leah Margaret Rose Harvey Hodgson (88) Warwick Elliott To Carey Lydia Kay Hislop on 9 January 2010 McGregor (88) Hamish Lachlan To Courtney Anne Wilson on 5 March 2010 Renton (81) Ian Barrington To Leila Harb on 29 August 2009 ENGAGEMENTS MARRIAGES OLD BOY LAID TO REST The Archivist and Director of Studies have followed closely the progress on the excavation site at Fromelles, the site of one of the most intense battles of World War I, particularly as it was known that TKS Old Boys had taken part in the ghting. Seventy ve Diggers have been positively identied from the massed gravesite situated just outside the small village. One of those identied using DNA was Lt Robert David Burns, who left the School in 1900. He was the son of Sir James Burns whose obelisk memorial, stands in the cemetery in the academic precinct of the School. We now know for certain that Robert Burns died not at Pozieres as listed on his memorial, but at Fromelles. Robert and those who died with him will be laid to rest at the Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery, which is to be dedicated on 19 July 2010. There is a chance that the families of other Old Boys may also learn the fate of their relatives, as the process of identication is far from complete and will continue until 2014. Jenny Pearce 38 The King’s School PO Box 1 Parramatta 2124 Phone 9683 8555 Facsimile 9683 8488 www.kings.edu.au
