College Quarterly October 1995 - Issue 30

All Saints' College Quarterly ISSUE No. 30 OCTOBER, 1995

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Artists' Notes FRONT COVER I completed this piece in second term this year and have chosen to call it 'Political Contraception '. The piece, which is made from a slip cast mould embedded in plaster, encased in a metal frame measuring approximately 90cm x 40cm, was designed to depict the political system in China, where it is against the law for couples to have more

than one child. If they do so government assistance is withdrawn, so unless a family is fairly wealthy, they cannot afford to have more than one child. I believe this law is an invasion of human rights and parents should be able to decide the size of their families, whether or not they want a brother or sister for their first-born. As the system favours boys, parents are tempted to disown their girl babies in the hope of conceiving a boy I began to think about this issue in Year ine Social Studies, when Mrs Pascoe first began teaching at All Saints'. We covered a wide range of topics in Social Studies, but the one that most interested me was Asian Studies, where I first learnt about this law. The issue has had a lot of coverage in the news recently with some Chinese refugees coming to Australia to enjoy a life free from such laws. Helen Stockbridge Year Twelve

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Editors: MEGAN LEWIS MARK STAPLETON

Proofing: PATRlCIA TYRRELL BRUCEGROVE ROBIN VAN DONGEN

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The idea for this image 'Isolation', has been heavily influenced by themes contained in publications and films which explore the hidden depths of our emotions - the darker side of ourselves. The whole piece represents the voluntary shutting off of one 5 senses, enforcing a self-imposed isolation. The teddy bear is dead,portraying that the central figure in the piece is now totally alone, where once at least he had some outlet for his emotions. I used a dark range of tones to emphasize the sombre and morbid aspects of the image. The final piece was rendered in chalk pastels.

Mrs L Kirke and Mrs M Knox

In the absence of the Principal on longservice leave, our conjoint Acting Principals Mrs Leonie Kirke and Mrs Marilyn Knox write for this issue of College Quarterly on the subject of Pastoral Care at the College.

It is now almost two years since our move from four to six Houses and, in that tim , the two new Houses have become well established entities within the College. Students in Cowan and Durack strongly identify with their Hous when it comes to Inter-House competitions, however, more than that, the Houses offer the framework and the substance for the pastoral car of their students. As with the four older Houses, this is their main reason for 'being'. Our pastoral care system in its current form has been in operation for seven years. It is a system established to care for and

Andrew Forster Year Twelve

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Photography: MARK STAPLETO

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monitor the total development (academic, physical, ocial, emotional and spiritual) of each student. The House Head works closely with the House Tutors and together they endeavour to establish links with their College families. In this way we anticipate that the home and the College can work in partn rship for the benefit of each student. With students from five school years in the one tutor group, most students will stay with the same Tutor for all of their secondary schooling. The mix of age groups within the one tutor group also allows older students to act as leaders and carers of younger students. Because of the established reputation of our pastoral care system, several schools have approached us in recent years to find out details of the model that we have developed and refined. Generally we are very pleased with the way the pastoral care system operates within the College. Heads of House now have about one hundred and ten students in their care, but gradually tutor group numbers have crept up, due to our increasing enrolments in Upper School. Commencing in 1996, when an extra Tutor will be added to each House, we will be able to reduce numbers from approximately twenty-two to eighteen students per tutor group. We believe this is imperative in order for Tutors to provide better care of individual students.What are regarded as some of the elements of effective schools, the s nse of community and the reinforcement of significant values, will be more possible in smaller groupings. In this age of multi-skilling, our Tutors may be regarded as multi-faceted. Like all parents, Tutors are called upon to perform often very contradictory roles - at one time disciplinarian, at another confidante and friend. Moving from the administrator role to mentor to adviser, counsellor or mediator, can be very demanding with the varied mix of personalities and ages in the group. However, getting to know one's stud nts better is one of the rewards of teaching and the move to six Tutors per Hou e will help to achieve this. House Heads and Tutors work closely with the Principal, Chaplain, Guidance Counsellor and Assistant Principals to assist all tudents to achieve their potential. Mrs L Kirke/Mrs M Knox October 1995

Non-TEE Subjects Outdoor Education Navigation is the process of finding one 5 way in an environment, with the aid of natural or man-made equipment. The Year Eleven Outdoor Education students, who in their orienteering unit learnt the importance of compass and map work and how to extend their skills, were involved in an overnight navigation camp. Bickley Brook, in Mundaring, provided an opportunity for students to partake in orienteering courses through native shrub land and the occasional river. Some outstanding results were recorded with individuals competing against each other as well as in pairs. The Western Australian 8rienteering Association monitored their progress. Captains from the Australian Army were in attendance at night and the next morning, to instruct students in advanced night-time navigation and survival skills. Use of the Southern Cross, Pointers, Triangular Australis,Alpha and Beta Centauri and Scorpion stars as night navigational aids and the basic principles of food, warmth, water and shelter were practically considered. Students made fires by rubbing sticks together and using chemical reactions and they were shown bush equipment made by aboriginals and the army. Snares, traps and water collection were also covered and students made snares and transpiration models of their own. A very intensive overnight stay at Bickley Brook in the minimal impact way produced a group efficient in survival in the bush. Navigation, however, is only one of the activities experienced in the Outdoor Education course. A whole term in Year 11 is devoted to abseiling, rock climbing and single rope techniques, whilst Term 3 is spent on white-water kayaking. During this part of the course, a three-day camp is held when the students participate in minimal impact white-water kayaking, through rapids and tea-trees on part of the Avon Descent course. Other time is devoted to completing a St John's Ambulance First-Aid Certificate and theoretical and practical lessons on survival awareness and environmental ethics and values.

Abseiling and white-water kayaking are taken to a more advanced stage in the Year 12 course and students learn the techniques of fishing, board surfing and wind surfing. In this year the students as a group choose a camp option and are then expected to organise all aspects of the camp, from the initial planning through to their return to school. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills throughout the year. The Outdoor Education courses in Year 11 and 12 offer a most exciting educational option to our students. Miss M Bozich Physical Education Department

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Students display their projects. Standing: David Dicks, Glen Lyons, Kyle Nowak, Susan Ghent. Kneeling: Ke/ly Bodman, Kane Carlson.

Applied Industrial Arts In the Applied Industrial Arts course students work in three media (wood, metal and plastic) over a one or two-year course (Years 11 and 12). Even though students may not have studied Applied Industrial Arts in Year 11, they may select it in Year 12. Choosing any of the three materials mentioned above, students commence with simple skills which enable them to fulfil their initial design requirement. The requirement involves a design folio from which develops the creation of the piece of work. In 1995 three students chose to work on the design and development of coordination equipment for use by pre-primary students. It is intended that such group projects will increase over the next few years and suggestions from within the College community are welcomed. The key to the course is in students identifying a need, developing ideas and drawings through their folio, researching solutions and then carrying out the necessary task. As well as working in groups,students have the option to work on individual projects. This year projects have consisted of personal fitness equipment, leisure activity equipment (eg boats), models of cars and land yachts, items of outdoor and indoor furniture, beds and settees. As is the case with the Furniture Woodwork course featured in the July 1995 issue of College Quarterly,Applied Industrial Arts will undergo a transition in 1996, with the existing course only being offered

through the two avenues of Applied Technology and Materials Technology from 1997 onwards. Mr G Schirinzi Design and Technology Department

Photography Year 11 and 12 Photography courses provide students with the technical skills necessary to produce interesting and creative images. Both camera and darkroom skills and techniques are studied, with students being given opportunities within the classroom and in the field to create their own 'masterpieces'. In Year 11 emphasis is placed on basic skill development, which students are then expected to develop in order to produce their own styles. In Year 12 these basic skills are developed further, but with a greater emphasis on individual expression and creativity. With the use of filters and varied light intensity, the subject matter of the photo is created, development techniques are altered to produce standard photos and

individual artistic creations. Students are expected to create their own styles and many interesting and quite abstract photographs are the result. Each student of Photography is expected to develop a folio to show the evolution of skills and technique. These folios are also of benefit to students when seeking places in tertiary institutions and in the work force. Photography competitions are entered and past results have been encouraging.A student recently received equal first placing in the annual STAWA competition. The All Saints' College Photography facilities are of an excellent standard and we are one of only a few schools where colour developing is carried out on site. It is always enjoyable to see Photography students working around the campus, creating their images. Many of their photographs of College activities have found their way into our Archives. Photography is a creative and artistic discipline which the College is pleased to be able to offer students in Years 11 and 12 as a course of study MrS Balding Design and Technology Department

The Year 12 Photography class: (l-r) Tanya Cook, Alan BoteI/o, Kane Car/son, Benjamin Wil/iams, Andrew Forster; Merridy Parr; Phi/ippa Edwards, Heather Holden, Glen Mackey-Cul/en, Brooke McCaw.

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Student in the Air

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Once again this year the chief judge of the competition, Father Terry Curtis has had a difficult job in choosing winners from the many entries received. The choices have now been made and the names of the section winners and runners-up are listed below The winning entries, along with other worthy creative writing from students of all ages, are published in the English Department publication Metamorphosis, which will be recei~ed by all secondary students before the end of the school year. The competition is generously sponsored by the All Saints' College Arts Foundation.

Years One to Three Winner: Runner-up:

Bianca Monaco (Year 3) Marisa Rappold (Year 2)

Years Four and Five Winner: Runner-up:

Jessie Barkes (Year 5) Vasala Warren (Year 4)

Years Six and Seven Winner: Runner-up:

Nigel Kerr (Year 7) Merrin Klyen (Year 6)

Years Eight and Nine Winner: Runner-up:

Kym Abbott (Year 8) Verena de Brey (Year 8)

Years Ten to Twelve Winner: Runner-up:

Bradley Hogan-Smith (Yr 12) Luke Wightman (Year 10)

Robin Dicks (Year 12/Forrest House) has been interested in flying from an early age. Her late father, Or Harold Dicks has become known as the true founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia and Robin's love of flying began when she occasionally accompanied her father on flights. In 1994, after a holiday in Warrnambool which J:l3:k" dIed her from family, interest, Robin. with su was taught to Iy by Captain William J Bell, a friend a d fellow ferry pilot of her father. In order to qualify as a private pilot, Robin had to fly for more than forty hours. many of them solo and to pass three significant examin .0 s related to meteorology, flight roleS d at k navigation and the _~ p ics e~I~'"~':'''~,~,",,

short period of time, showing her natural aptitude for flying. In 1996 Robin is hoping to achieve her commercial pilot's licence with an instructor rating and to compete in air races throughout Australia.

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Year 8 Algebra Familiarisation Course For four weeks in Term 3, two All Saints' College Mathematics teachers, Mrs Debra Coombs and Mrs Robin van Dongen offered an algebra familiarisation course to parents of Year 8 students. Below are excerpts from the comments made by two of the mature-age students. "With great trepidation and with pencils, notebooks and erasers in hand, we fronted up to school, frantically trying to remember any algebra that we may have learnt many, many years ago. There was certainly no need to worry Our marvellous teachers led us through the same course taught to our children. It was certainly different from what we all expected, being interesting, a lot of fun, and not a single x or y in sight!! We learnt a lot, found out some interesting things about each other, and best of all, discovered that algebra is not a frightening word. It is simply a way of making sense of everyday things in our life. So now when our children ask us for some help in "guess my rule", "patterns", "graphing","guess, check and improve" or "backtracking" we can confidently help them out. Our thanks to Debbie and Robin for de-mystifying Maths,

Parents Christine Kingsnorth and Glennis Mincherton study Maths.

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"It was with absolute dread that I went along to the first lesson on a wintry night in August. I headed straight to the back of the classroom where I had spent all of my high school years and sat behind the biggest looking parent I could see hoping that I could avoid any questions that might be asked. The first fifteen minutes were spent being introduced to the authors of the book we were to use,Access to Algebra. So far so good, no Maths! The atmosphere in the classroom was friendly and humorous and before I knew it we were well into the Maths. We worked with partners and were encouraged to discuss each question Maths was never like this when I did it. To my amazement I discovered that for the first time in my life I was actually enjoying thinking about and working out the questions. I could now understand what the teachers had tried and failed to teach me all those years ago. Before I knew it the class was finished, the time had flown by Thank you Robin and Debbie for removing my mental block to Maths. Maths methods of teaching have changed so much. My children are so lucky" Mrs Sarah Chorley

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Award of Scholarships for 1996 - BOARD OF MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Year 6 Srividya Bommakanti Booragoon Primary School Henrietta Smith Richmond Primary School

Lower Secondary

Upper Secondary Daniel Abbott Deanne Chiu Brendon,Dun~op

Rodney Limerick

THORBURN SCHOLARSHIPS All Saints' College _All Saints' College All Saints' College All Saints' College

Paul Dickinson (Science) All Saints' College Robert Paul (Maths/Computing) All Saints' College

Music Sheryn Cheah

Rostrata Primary School

Breony Alien Oberthur Primary School Amanda Baggott All Saints' College Jared Evans Winthrop Primary School Christopher Sullivan Rehoboth Christian School

DAVID SOUTHWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Katherine Potter (Music) All Saints' College

Vale John Irvine On 2nd September 1995, John lrvine, one of our Year 12 students died as a result of a traffic accident. The College community is deeply saddened by this event and extends heartfelt sympathy to the Irvine family. John will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know him. The following words were written and spoken at the Chapel service by one of John's College friends, Paul Kaczmarczyk. They are printed here as a tribute to our friend, classmate and student.

John Irvine was a young man who gave his all in if you don't believe in yourself. John made you believe his efforts and would not give in without a fight, in yourself, and helped many young kids achieve no matter what he was doing. He also 'had a what they wanted, through his moral support. go' at everything. John has been at All Saints' for six years. Due John excelled at swimming. A few years to his illness last year, he was unable to achieve ago he was at the pinnacle of his swimming his goal of going on to study at university. career and swam at the National Swimming Instead of accepting this situation, he battled Championships in Sydney; a great achieveon to repeat Year 12 this year and beat his illment that very few people reach. Closer to ness to achieve his goal. home, he was a great contributor to the John also loved computing and spent school swim team and was selected in the many hours in the College Computing Lab ACC State Representative Team. John was a where he and his friends created havoc and great contributor to O'Connor's successes in ran the teachers off their feet. He was a battler the pool, especially in the boys' relays, which and a fighter and it cannot be overstated as to won every year and set records which still how much everyone will miss his support, his stand. funny comments and his general outlook on life. John also played rugby and hockey and did whatWe can all remember the remarks John made in the ever he could to help his teams. He was a fighter most trying of situations, and how we all benefited and stood up for what he believed in and supportJohn Tay/or Irvine from his humour and perception on life, and we will ed those who were too weak to defend them6.4.77 - 2.9.95 always remember his cheeky grin which lifted our selves. spirits and made our sun shine again. He encouraged those who gave their best, no Even though John has now left us, he still lives on matter where they came in an event. Wherever you finished, John in our memories, and through our memories, it shows what conwould always support you. This was evident by the way he tributions he has made to all of us. helped and supported O'Connor in the recent Athletics Carnival. John ... John was an active member of many sporting clubs for a numYou were always there for us . Paul Kaczmarczyk ber of years. He shared these same attributes with the young ath...You will always be with us . Year Twelve letes that he knew. No matter how good you are, it means nothing We will never forget you.

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1995 Japanese Homestay During August this year Otsuma Nakano Girls' High School made their sixth annual visit to All Saints' College. The group, consisting of twenty-nine students and two teachers, who were generously hosted by All Saints' families, participated in a wide range of classes including cooking, when they made an Aussie-style meat pie and pavlova, wood work where they made a plaque out of jarrah, art and craft and environmental science. They lovedyisiting some of the sights in and around P~rth, such as the Subiaco Ma~kets, Fremantle,Tumbulgum Farm, . Kings Park and Wireless Hill Park. Language classes were conducted for the visitors, specifically desig~ed to concentrate on spoken En~lish, which assisted them during their stay. In turn, the Japanese students helped in Junior School Japanese classes and tradecj.~ cultural aspects of Japanese Iffe with the younger All Saints' College students.

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The Australian way of life was experienced by our visitors, by living as part of an All Saints' family for their two. week stay On their last Priday at All Saints', the Japanese girls, together with their two teacher$, were hosted on a day out with the College Chaplain. Father Terry took them by bus to Kings Park, explained the importance of the War Memorial and then led them, crocodile style, on a walk down Mt Eliza, over Mounts Bay Road and the Narrows Bridge, to the Old Mill at South Perth. After the obligatory tour and photos, the bus took them on to Fremantle to the Mary Rose and Batavia exhibitions at the Maritime Museum. A free hour for souvenirs and lunch in Fremantle was concluded by a visit to Point Waiter for paddling in the river, watching the pelicans and (would you believe it?) photographs! A return to All Saints' College by .3: 15pm meant that all the students had combined pleasure and education, before meeting up with their host students for the journey home.

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In Celebration of International Week With over forty nationalities represented by members of the College student and staff body, celebrations of multiculturalism have become an integral part of the College's calendar. A variety of events were observed and the myriad of cultural groups which make up modern-day Australia were honoured on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th August. The Thursday morning College Assembly was developed around the theme of diversity and unity Bible readings were read in nine languages, special prayers offered and candles lit by students representing countries from each of the major continents. The guest speaker on the occasion was Mr Mike Board, MLA and member for Jandakot, who is also the State Director for Multicultural Affairs and Multicultural Week, attached to Paul Omodei, Minister for Multiculturalism, Ethnic Affairs and Local Government. We were also privileged to have a performance of national dance presented by the Polynesian Dancers.

Senior School International Week Assembly

On Thursday evening the Friends of Music presented a concert with an international flavour, featuring performances by various College music groups and special appearances by the visiting Otsuma Nakano Girls' High School and the Sol de Espania Dance groups. During the Junior School worship service on Friday, a special item was performed by the Junior School string ensemble, a debate on the topic That Nuclear Testing Should be Banned was conducted with students representing six different countries, the African Cultural Group performed and students from Years One to Seven paraded wearing national costumes. Mr Mike Board addressed the Junior School Assembly on the strengths of multiculturalism. On Friday lunchtime, as a conclusion to International Week, students were able to purchase international food from the Food Fair in the canteen.

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Confirmation 1995 A Faith commitment according to Anglican tradition was made in two Confirmation services this year. On Sunday evening, 20 August, Bishop David Murray confirmed five All Saints' students at a service attended by a supportive congregation of sixty. On Sunday morning, 27 August, the Archbishop confirmed two students during the Parish Eucharist,supported by a congregation of nearly two hundred. All students had undertaken a preparation course during the Thursday College Activity Period over Terms 2 and 3. Although a small group, a pleasing camaraderie grew amongst them during the preparation course, but the unavoidable necessity of having two separate confirmations meant

that all of the newly confirmed were not able to celebrate the event together. On the Thursday after both confirmation services, they all met for afternoon tea and shared a special cake. Photographed on that day with the College Chaplain, Father Terry Curtis are from left to right: Renee Sampson (Year 12), Philippa Goodman (Year 12), Marnie Peacock (Year 12), Nicholas Ralph (Year 9),Alexandra Prattent (Year 11),James Prattent (Year 9) and Julian Wilmot-Barr (Year 8). Bishop David Murray visited All Saints' on another occasion this term, to officiate at the College Eucharist at the beginning of Term 3. He is pictured at left offering Communion.

raised money for the Perth City Mission, from 'baby-sitting' fees. The night was a great success, even if sleep was at a premium and a hearty barbecue breakfast, donated by the Perth City Mission, was enjoyed by all. We hope our planned film night in the

College Theatre and the Christmas disco will be just as successful. Mrs Jill Angel volunteers her time to organise the Club, assisted by Mr Phil Angel, Ms Ann White and parents.

Bishop Dauid Murroy offers Communion to students, flanked by Assistant Principal, Mrs Kirke and the Principal, Mr London

Year 8 College Youth Club The All Saints'Year Eight Youth Club is now firmly established, with fortnightly meetings being held. Conceived as a way of filling an obvious need of a social outlet for this age group, where they could meet in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere, they are able to socialise with their peers under minimal supervision. Club members enjoy a boisterous Friday evening of noise and activity, utilising the facilities of the Performing Arts Centre and working up a healthy appetite for pizza and coke suppers. In Term 3 the first 'special event' was held - a boot-scooting session led by the Texan Rebels and followed by a sleepover, which

Youth Club members enjoy eating, dancing, sleeping.

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Rock Eisteddfod 1995

L-R: Nina Leo, Melanie Herring (make-up expert), Adam Mitchell and Nato ha Polak.

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Put seventy-five students ranging from Year Eight to Year Twelve, five former students, a costume designer, a lighting director and an anxious teacher together in a gymnasium and what do you have? The 1995 Rock Eisteddfod cast and crew. Compiling an eight-minute production which is meaningful and entertaining is not easy A Rock Eisteddfod performance is not just dancing; it also involves acting, set production, lighting and costuming to present an overall conceptual theme. Work began on this year's production in February and continued until the heat in August. The theme chosen for this year was derived from an historical event - man's first steps on the moon. The cast held their audience captive as they danced, acted and mimed the building of the shuttle, the astronauts' lift off and man's first steps on the moon. On the night t'~ 'Iv ive hundred All Saints' supporters m, , lUch noise as possible in support I L ~eventy tudents on stage and behind the scenes at the Perth Entertainment Centre. The cast was under the very capabl leadership of Simone Batt (Year 12), who choreographed a most technical and entertaining production. The crew was managed by Heng Tan (Year 12), who was an outstanding back-stage manager. The overall success of this year's Rock Eisteddfod was attributed to the dedication and commitment of a large group of people. I take this opportunity to congratulate and thank everyone who helped to make this fantastic event possible. Miss S Richens Dance Teacher

Some of the Year 12s. Back:Blythe Carter, Simone Batt,Ashleigh Fick, Caroline Wise, Sally Ward, Adam Corbett. Front: Kelly Bodman, Ryan Valente.

Nicholas Bristow (Year 10) pictured with Dick Johnson.

Nicholas Gets his Wish The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish to young people under the age of eighteen who have a terminal or life-threatening illness. Nick Bristow (Year 10) was granted his wish, to attend the Tooheys' 1000 (a 1000 km race for touring cars) and to meet his idol, Dick Johnson. Nick's wish was realised at this event over the weekend of September 30 and October 1. As well as attending the Tooheys' 1000 Touring Car Championship, Nick was also fortunate this year to be the guest of honour on a United States communication ship, the USS Blue Ridge and on Friday 6 October be made his debut as a disc-jockey on 94.5 FM. Th'e efforts of the Make-A-Wish Foundation are appreciatively recognised and it is clear from talking' to Nick that it has contributed significantly to enriching his life.

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Library Technician Allison Perchard with Year 10 student Jacob Martin.

Moving Further Along With Technology in the Senior Libra'ry In a technology sense, CD ROM and NEXUS are almost old hat now that we are online with the INTERNET. Library staff have been surfing around looking for suitable research bookmarks during Term 3. We have a $400 unlimited time and volume contract with Iinet service providers. Few members of our campus would be unaware of the existence of INTERNET after noting the display in the window at the entrance to the Library Teaching staff members have been accessing local university library catalogues and many staff and students are using Email to contact other schools, both internationally and locally We see great potential through this medium for our languages area. Library staff have even found a way to catalogue using the Library of Congress in the USA and have joined Teacher Librarian listserves (discussion

forums) both here and in the United States.We have found some useful research sites on the INTERNET, especially in environmental science, economics and medical technology areas. It's great to be able to use the 'net' to contact NASA, look at air pollution from satellites, obtain information about endangered species, see what's on exhibition at the Louvre Art Gallery in Paris, print off the lyrics from popular music, check out World Health and Greenpeace International organisations and even get a copy of the Federal Treasurer's Budget speech. It is amazing what information students have located during the course of their studies. We also often resort to the 'net' if we find that all else fails. A recent example was when a class was studying biotechnology and a student needed information on a form of

elephantiasis - there were several pages about it.Contrary to recent negative media hype about some of the more dubious aspects of this information medium, we have found our students to have a responsible approach to its use and they appreciate its value as a research tool. What we are finding however, is that students can now obtain too much information about their topic from a great variety of formats. They need culling skills to cope with the volume and they often need to look at the authority of data to determine its validity Additional research skills such as locating on CD ROM and online databases, integrating data from a wide range of different media and more complex referencing have to be addressed. Information gathering skills are starting to assume more importance than ever before and this means more time needs to be devoted to them. More access points are necessary How do you teach 'hands on' online skills to over six hundred students? Fortunately our Systems Administrator, Computer and Library staff have plans for cabling to cater for six people to access online at the same time. Students will be required to sign a 'responsible use' document and we can use the large screen projector for part of en masse training sessions. According to international keynote speakers at a recent Library conference in Adelaide, CD ROM such as Encyclopedia Britannica's present format, may be replaced by online formats with users subscribing annually We will need intelligent work stations rather than dumb terminals in libraries to access the various databases, including full text journals, as well as searching the catalogue. Loans and book security can be connected by a system called' Self Checking Services', which means students will be able to check out their own resources. Information would be networked out of the library to the classrooms. Libraries in the old sense of the word will change dramatically It is an exciting and challenging area to be involved in and one which necessitates the awareness of technological developments and the willingness to make use of them as an educational tool. Mrs SPotter Head of Senior School Library

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Italian Interculturu Exchange Programme Western Australian hospitality and warmth. When it came time for Francesca and Vittoria to depart in August, we didn't say goodbye, just "arrivederci!"

They're Off to Italy

L-R: Sally Third (Year 11, host sister), Vittoria Colizza, NatalieDowling (Year 12), Monica Barratt (Year 11, host sister), Francesca Ciammitti.

Each year approximately thirty students come to Western Australia from Italy as part of the WAATI (Western Australian Association of Teachers of Italian) Intercultura Exchange Programme. They come from all over Italy to spend two months in Western Australia with a host family and attend the school of their host sister/brother, be it a state or independent school. All schools in which Italian is taught in Upper School are entitled to participate in the programme. Each school usually hosts one Italian student for the period June to August, then at the end of each year about thirty Western Australian students travel to Italy for two months exchange there. This year All Saints' College was fortunate to host two students; Francesca Ciammitti (14) from Perugia and Vittoria Colizza (17) from Rome. During their stay here the girls had many new experiences. Some particularly enjoyable experiences being the ocean, the forests in the south, Broome, koalas, kangaroos and wombats. They found wearing a uniform to school very different and chose subjects which they could not study in Italy, such as woodwork, photography, cooking and physical recreation. One thing both girls had in common - they did not like vegemite! Current Year 12 student Natalie Dowling, was the All Saints' College representative who travelled to Italy on exchange for two months in December 1994 and found it to be an unforgetable, wonderful experience. Natalie spent some time with the visiting exchange students showing them some

This year has been unusual for All Saints' in relation to its involvement with the Intercultura Exchange Programme. Firstly two students were hosted from Italy instead of one and now we have been fortunate enough to be offered places to enable four All Saints' Year 11 students to take part in the exchange to Italy for two months at the end of 1995.

L-R: Amy Gates, Monica Barratt, Jessica Cook, Natasha Roza-Butler.

Congratulations to Jessica Cook,Amy Gates, Monica Barratt and Natasha RozaButler on being selected as representatives of All Saints' College. The girls will be hosted by families in various parts of Italy and will attend school during their time there. We hope they have a wonderful time in Italy and that the adventure on which they are about to embark is one of the best experiences of their lives. Congratulazioni e Buon Viaggio! Mrs L Maio

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Some of the Grounds Staff at work. (I-r): Steve Bright, Terry

Our very capable Grounds staff at All Saints' College, Steve Bright, Dan Kendrick, David Porter, Steve Worley under the supervision of Head Groundsman, Terry Sproule, are responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the attractive surrounds of the College. The expertise of this team has been developing over the years and has now reached a stage where landscape plans for specific areas requiring consideration of aesthetic appeal, functional and maintenance aspects, can be designed and implemented in-house. In all cases the plans are subject to the usual constraints of budget, manpower, etc, but our versatile and obliging Grounds staff are very adaptable. During this year, aside from maintaining the College grounds, the main projects have been the landscaping of areas surrounding the Chapel and Administration extension and the reconstruction of the propagation/nursery area. Other projects prior to the end of the year will be the installation of the final stage of the sports oval reticulation, continued landscaping of "'. .-/.,/ " .-/

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Students Tackle Space Mystery Students from All Saints' College showed their skills in Astronomy and a wide range of other science topics in the recent Australian Schools Science Competition, the largest competition of its kind in the world. The competition which is supported by the Australian Science Teachers' Association, has been sponsored by Esso for the past fourteen years, the company believing it is helping to encourage excellence in tomorrow's scientists, ensuring the community can meet the challenges of the twenty-first century This year 400,599 students from 4,222 schools across Australia, ew Zealand, Ghana and the Asia-Pacific region participated in the competition. Professor Jim

Tognolini, Director of the Educational Testing Centre at the University of ew South Wales congratulated the 492 All Saints' students who participated on their significant achievements in the competition. Seven of these students were awarded Certificates of High Distinction (top 1% in WA).All Saints' students also received 62 Certificates of Distinction (next 10% in WA) and 87 Certificates of Credit (next 20% in WA). The seven students who received Certificates of High Distinction were: Benjamin Bowden (Year 6), Mark La Brooy, Michael Hewitt (Year 7), Blake Klyen (Year 8), Raymond Sheh, Stuart Munro (Year 9), Rodney Limerick (Year 10).

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the Chapel!Administration area and the construction of the new retaining wall on Ewing Avenue. In order to reduce the cost of purchasing new plants, the Grounds staff are increasingly propagating and growing their own stock to plant throughout the campus and for sale to the College community Funds raised from the selling of plants are used for the purchase of small items necessary for the Grounds team. The first plant sale was held in Spring last year, the funds from which enabled the Grounds staff to construct a shade house for indoor plants. Next year it is envisaged that two plants sales will be held; one in Autumn and another in Spring. Right at the present time however, there are herbs palms, hrubs, ground covers and indoor plants ready for sale. The Ground staff welcomes you to visit, hopefully buying some plants at very reasonable prices and assisting the College at the same time. We are very appreciative of the wonderful job done by this dedicated team, capably organised and ~=:t=:..' directed by their supervisor, Terry Sproule.

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Budding scientists L-R: Rodney Limerick, Bloke Klyen, Roymond Sheh, Sluort Munro.

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Defence Forces Scholarships Bradley Hogan-Smith (Year 12/Stirling House) is one of only three Western Australian students to receive the Defence Force $1,000 educational scholarship, selected from eighty students throughout Australia. To enable his entry into the Air Force as a pilot next year, Bradley has recently taken part in the selection process in Adelaide and has now been recommended for acceptance, dependent upon his TEE results and medical test. He will study at the Defence Forces Academy in Canberra. Joanne Marsh (Year 12/0'Connor House) was ranked in the top one hundred and twenty applicants throughout Australia, after a selection process where she underwent aptitude, psychological and medical testing for entry into the Army Her entrance will still be dependent upon her TEE results and final medical test, after which she hopes to start her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the Defence Forces Academy in Canberra, with the aim of finally working with the Intelligence Corps.

Joanne Marsh and Bradley Hogan-Smith are pictured following the presentation by the Defence Forces representatives.

Student Wins Fashion Award Year Twelve student, Elizabeth Clark (Forrest House) has been interested in fashion and sewing for a long time; the interest being sparked by her Grandmother

who has always made clothing and Elizabeth has made her own clothes since she was in Year Eight. This year Elizabeth entered the Apex Teenage Fashion Awards competition which is open to all secondary school students, submitting two entries, one in each of the 'fantasy' and 'casual day wear' sections, and both of which she modelled. In the first heat ('fantasy') her entry was a full length dress, the lace-up bodice made of white satin covered with a contrasting fabric and the full skirt made of gold metallic fabric with a white overskirt.AIl twenty entries in this section went on to the final heat. In the 'casual day wear' section, Elizabeth's garment (referred to as the 'grunge' look), consisted of black PVC jeans, white satin top and black satin jacket. Elizabeth's was one of twenty of the fifty entries in this section which were chosen for the final heat, held at the Hyatt on Sunday, 3rd September.

Elizabeth was encouraged throughout by her family and teachers at All Saints', Mrs Anne Greville and Mrs Nicole Bronwasser, all of whom were there to support her on the evening of the finals, when she was thrilled to win second place in the 'casual' section. The entries were judged by three people, one of whom was a representative from Tony Barlow Menswear and she won a portable CD player and work experience opportunities for her efforts. Following her graduation from All Saints' College at the end of this year, Elizabeth wants to study a course in Fashion Textiles at TAFE and ultimately to work in the fashion industry We congratulate Elizabeth on her achievement and wish her well in her endeavours with tertiary study and future employment prospects.

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Of particular note amongst the varied activities of the Parents' and Friends' Society and its associated groups during Term 3, was the sponsorship of six female students who were chosen to represent Western Australia in the under-17 Schoolgirls'Touch team. Naomi Quartermaine, Meghan Grant, Rebecca Cooper, Emily Halliday, Jane Porter and Emma Law were each given $250 by the P&F to assist with expenses incurred in travelling to the Australian Schools Touch Championships (boys and girls), held in Canberra during September. Another important current involvement lies in the marketing of the 1996 calendar commissioned by the ational Trust. Our committee, chaired by P&F Activities Coordinator and Vice President, Colin Munro, took part in the official launch of the calendar, which was held at the headquarters of the ational Trust in the Old Observatory in West Perth on 11 th August.The students whose work had been chosen for the calendar were also present (Katie Read of Year 11 is pictured in front of her sketch).

The original pieces remained on display at the Old Observatory for the following four weeks for public viewing and will be on display again during the College's annual art exhibition on 30th and 31st October. The calendars would make an ideal Christmas gift for sending overseas and are available for sale from Administration at the College for $10.00. The Canteen staff and volunteers (l-r): Mrs Karen Bevilaqua, Mrs Nola O'Byrne (Manager), Mrs Lillian Barkes, Mrs Jan Dayton, Mrs Karen McAuliffe, Mrs April Watkinson, Mrs Susanne Payne (Convener).

The P&F is responsible for the operation of the Canteen and Uniform Store, co-ordination of which is undertaken by two conveners appointed from the P&F Executive. In 1995 Mrs Susanne Payne is responsible for the Canteen, with Mrs Nola O'Byrne the Manager; Mrs Charmian Barnett being responsible for the Uniform Store, managed by Mrs Ruth McCracken.

Uniform Store The Uniform Store commenced business at the end of 1980, in far more humble surroundings than the Canteen. Located in a small room to the side of the Canteen (now the Canteen office), the Uniform Store was operated by the first convener, Mrs Jane Geary and her many helpers, selling

Mrs Ruth McCracken, Manager (centre) with two of her assistants, Mrs Jacqui Smith (left) and Mrs Ruth Holtham.

optional uniform items. Foundation students obtained the main uniform items (shorts, skirt, shirt and jumper) from Boans or the Rossmoyne Drapery.A blazer became part of the uniform during 1982 and by the end of that year, the full uniform was being sold by the Uniform Store (still operating from the small room next to the Canteen). By this time our first Manager, Mrs Lyn Bentley had been employed. [n November 1983, the Uniform Store was relocated into the transportable building (now used for Photography) at the rear of the campus next to the caretaker's house. Plans were being made at this time for an area to be made available in the proposed extensions to the Performing Arts Centre.

This came to fruition when our current Manager, Mrs Ruth McCracken, who had taken over in December 1985 from Mrs Bentley, made the big move from the transportable in January 1990. Today the Uniform Store is a very different scene from those early days, situated in far more attractive surroundings, with modern shelving, better fitting rooms, computerised stock control and credit card facilities available to parents. Mrs McCracken would welcome any assistance offered and can be contacted at the Uniform Store on 310 1471,during the following times: Mon 8.00am-l.30pm;Wed 12.0Q-4.00pm;Thurs 3.0Q-5.00pm, 6.009.00pm.

Canteen The Canteen has operated since the first school day on 10th February 1981 for the ninety foundation students of All Saints' College. Mrs Alison Hagan, the first Manager remembers how even before opening, the brand-new screens had to be replaced as they had been destroyed by vandals. Having been built as part of the original building project in 1980, the Canteen housed basic equipment at that time, with borrowed pie warmers and without many of the advantages of today's facilities. Several upgrades have been undertaken over the years and the Canteen is a far cry from the original model, catering for many of our 923 students as well as staff, every school day Since Mrs Hagan's term, the Canteen has been managed by three

other ladies; Mrs Rae Platt, Mrs Jill Craigie and our current Manager, Mrs Nola O'Byrne. As for the Uniform Store, the service and commitment of all these ladies to this important facet of the College, has been most valued by the Parents' and Friends' Society and the College community The Canteen relies heavily on the assistance of volunteers to provide the service. Parents not already committed to Canteen duty are encouraged to contact Nola O'Byrne (310 1470) who would love to hear from you even if you are only able to spare a few hours per month. The extent of voluntary help in the early years of development of the College is not often remembered or recognised, but should be appreciated by all those who enjoy the benefits of today's facilities. For the efforts of all involved, both paid and voluntary over the College's fifteen-year life, and including those currently involved, we thank you.

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Tony and their son Jeremy (6 months) all travelled to California for the wedding. There were many happy get togethers prior to and following the wedding and Matthew's family and several friends also managed to squeeze in a tour of the Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks before returning home. The only sad note for the wedding party and guests was spending an otherwise pleasant day on San Diego harbour watching the Australian Challenge boat's elimination from the America's Cup

KentWatson (1988 Leaver) On completion of Year Twelve in 1988, with an average academic record, teachers, parents and counsellors guided me to study Product Design at Curtin University. Two years of fun at Curtin prompted me to study in another country, with an exchange programme to Illinois, USA sounding most appealing. On return, the final semester of study to gain my degree was difficult to say the least; perhaps my enthusiasm was still lying on Venice Beach, California! The next eighteen months consisted of odd jobs like mining and bar work, with heaps of sport in between. Design took a back seat as my interest turned to more physical activities, which eventually led to the Fire Brigade. My second application for a position as a Fire Fighter Trainee was accepted, allowing me to begin a training course in Belmont. After an intensive three-month programme I finally began shift work in Perth Central Fire Station on 20th December 1993. Since then I've worked at a variety of stations from Balcatta to Maddington, thoroughly enjoying every minute of it.The main duties of fire fighting and vehicle rescues are often difficult, exhausting and emotionally draining, but the camaraderie and team work amongst the uniformed staff is fantastic. Whilst my enjoyment for physical work and training, willingness to learn new activities and moderate appreciation of academic study continues, I can't think of any job more suitable for me.

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Matthew (centre) pictured in California with Adarn, Todd and Darren.

Matthew Power (1986 Leaver) Darren Youens,Todd Gardner (1986 leavers) and Adam Herps (1987 leaver) were all on hand at Del Mar, California for the wedding of Matthew Power (1986 leaver) and Celine Thompson of Solana Beach, California on Saturday 22nd April 1995. Matthew met Celine while he, Todd and Darren were touring the USA together in 1992. Guests from France, England,Australia, Canada and throughout the USA attended the beautiful wedding ceremony conducted by Father Jarrad at the Episcopal Church in Del Mar. Matthew and Todd were foundation students of All Saints' College when they joined the Year Seven enrichment class in 1981. Darren started in Year Eight the following year and all graduated in 1986, remaining close friends ever since. Todd, Darren and Matthew's brother-in-law Tony Smith were groomsmen at the wedding. Adam, who graduated from All Saints' College in 1987, arrived in California (to test the surfing!) just prior to the wedding and following the wedding, proceeded on a tour of the USA.All of Matthew's visiting male friends (excluding Dad, who wasn't game to attend) enjoyed his bachelor's send-off in Las Vegas.Very little detail has been reported. Matthew and Celine are now living close to the surf beach at Del Mar and Matthew, who has a Bachelor of Business (Curtin University) and is a CPA, works with Deloittes in San Diego. Celine who is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, is now continuing post graduate conversion studies for teaching. Matthew's parents, Pat and Bill Power of Melville, his sister Stephanie (from London) and his sister Kathryn with her husband

Sarah Bee (1986 Leaver) On Saturday 30th September, Sarah Bee married Brendan Hynes at St John's Anglican Church in Fremantle. The newlyweds will reside in Bunbury, where Sarah works as a Chemist at Cable Sands (WA) Pty Ltd.

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at the Western Australian Municipal Association as their Community Road Safety Officer. She has recently become engaged to Mark Taylor, intending to be married in about eighteen months time. Sol (formerly Bryn Hutcheon) (1992 Leaver).Worked at Coles Supermarkets, Woolleen Station, Spectrum Plastics, WA Recycling and Fauldings Pharmaceuticals, also various other small jobs (ie Greenpeace, painter's assistant). Has been unemployed and a student at Murdoch Uni for nearly one semester. Presently working in a band called Ananda which came last in its first heat of the Campus Bands and since gone on to do two gigs a week for the past two months. Was on Media Committee for the Big Forest Rally held on the Perth Esplanade and organised a fundraising band night on 30 September at UWA to raise money for the WA Forest Alliance. Has been a practising Buddhist for two years and attended three meditation retreats - and still not enlightened. Practised Iyengar Yoga for six months. May all beings be happy and well! Sarah Chescoe (1991 Leaver). Sarah particularly remembers her enjoyment of Art at All Saints' and the encouragement given by Mr Brewin. Continuing her study in the field of Art, Sarah will complete her Bachelor of Visual Arts, majoring in fibre/textiles at Curtin University at the end of 1995. From September to December this year, Sarah will study Visual Art in Yogyakarta Indonesia as an exchange student at the university there. Cheryl McCool (1990 Leaver). Cheryl studied at Edith Cowan University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Education (Primary) Degree. Staying on to complete her fourth year to gain a Bachelor of Education, she did her major teaching practice in the Year Three classroom at All Saints' in 1993 and worked in the Junior School doing relief teaching. Cheryl now teaches Year Four at the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, which she is enjoying very much. Scott Ritchie (1985 Leaver). Scott studied B Arts at UWA 1986/87, then transferred to Murdoch ,B Comm in· 1988, foundation student in Law faculty

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1990 and graduated in 1993 with Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws. Resident Boarding Master at Wesley College 1988 to 1992.Joined Royal Australian Navy as an undergraduate legal officer 1992 and completed Articles and was admitted to the Bar in WA in December 1994. Married Agatha Barabas 10 December 1994. Completed four month qualified entry Officers' course at HMAS Creswell 1995 and posted to Naval Support Command, Sydney as Assistant Command Legal Officer. Has applied to do a Master of Defence Studies at ADFA and is considering a Grad Dip in Finance and Investment through the Australian Securities Institute. An intensive foreign language training course has been offered to enable him to take up overseas postings as an attache. Deanne Haffner (1985 Leaver) Lives in Queensland. 18 months into a PhD on the subject of "Accacias in Dry Zone Areas", but has put on hold at present to earn some taxable income in a research capacity Loves cooking, preserving, playing netball,swimming and has just purchased a 'Queenslander' home in Townsville. Penelope Horn (Fish) (1986 Leaver) Whilst studying course at Edith Cowan, began working for a video company. Married husband John in All Saints' Chapel in 1990 and_ moved to Kalgoorlie. Worked at historic Boulder Block Hotel. First , child Robert born in Kalgoorlie, second child Louise, born back in Perth in 1993. Continued working for the video company, making a TV programme at company studio. Currently at Lake Argyle where John works on the hydropower plant. Now doing a course in child psychology Christopher Davies (1990 Leaver) Currently working in Melbourne at Cash Converters store in Forest Hill. Brendon Bryden (1989 Leaver) Worked for Commonwealth Bank from 1989 for five years. Now running a mussel farm in Cockburn Sound. Built a house in Mandurah in 1992. Married in 1994 and has two children Monique (4) and Tyson (6 weeks).

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Saturday 7th October 1995 marked the tenyear reunion for the foundation and 1985 graduating students of All Saints' College. A planning committee was established in July and the meetings which took place culminated in the cocktail evening held at the Mystical Cave in West Perth. Sixty-two former students, partners and former (and some still current) staff

enjoyed the five hours of eating,drinking, reminiscing and generally catching up on what had been happening since leaving school in 1985. icole Burton flew in from Tokyo for the event, Emma Geary from the Eastern States, Donald Cummins and atasha DeBellis (Gould) from Geraldton, Ellen Hickman from Albany and others from the far-flung reaches of the metropolitan area. The Mystical Cave has a wonderful dance floor which was supported by music from the 1970s and 80s, but such was the nature of the ev ning that nobody took up the opportunity to dance - we were all too excited and interested in chatting. The vening was a great success and in the end w were turning people out of the venue at 1:30am. Many chose to extend the evening at a local nightclub, while others went horn tired and fulfilled. Thanks need to be extended to the hardworking committee of Lisa Rich (Watson), Helen Fell, Jamie Lyford, Robert Williams, Perri Hochwald-Jones (Whitaker) , Catherine McCracken (Goldsmith) and John Tanner, all of whom worked very hard to ensure the success of the evening. Plans ar currently underway for an informal BBQ for foundation students to be held at the College in mid-Decemb r. Further details will be posted oUt at a later date.

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He's in the Army Now! Midway through Year Twelve, after considerable thought and encouragement from my parents, I decided to apply for the Army Ready Reserve First Appointment Course (RRES FAC) , a scheme which would see me venture into army life in 1995. The application, testing and selection took place over several months. The testing was by no means difficult, only the testing of my patience. At the conclusion of testing, I was accepted and also invited to apply for officer training. I had been unaware of this facet of the scheme and after further thought decided to proceed with yet another application, which led to further testing. On this occasion the testing was considerably more difficult. As a result, I was flown to Adelaide in January to undergo a full day before a selection board. The applicants were assessed on their skills in written and oral problemsolving and leadership potential - a very interesting experience. Shortly after my return to Perth I was notified of my acceptance and two weeks later was on my way to 1st Recruit Training Battalion 1 RTB Kapooka, near Wagga Wagga in NSW Here I would join the other thirty-three successful applicants from around Australia, our ages ranging from twenty-three down to myself and one other seventeen year-old. We became 31 Platoon. Kapooka was a cultural shock for most, myself included, the four weeks at Kapooka serving as an introduction to army life and learning basic elements of soldiering such as drill and weapons handling. For some the experience was very painful, for most it was tolerable, and for some strange reason I found it almost enjoyable.We all survived and the next phase was the Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon. RMC was vastly different to Kapooka lifestyle. It did have its drawbacks along with its improvements. The motto for the RRES FAC is Sleepus Deprauartis (deprive cadets of sleep).This it did quite superbly. So much so that the average amount of sleep for our course was between five and six hours a night. We had been at RMC for three days when we were taken to Majura Field firing range to learn basic skills such as navigation, field signals and contact drills. After three weeks 'out bush' we returned to Canberra for our first weekend off since leaving home. I and two others however missed this as we did

Andrew on parade!

R&Ps (restrictions of privileges) for some indiscretions whilst at Majura. The time at RMC was filled with lectures whilst we were in barracks and practical training when out in the field on exercises. We spent a total of fifty-two days of the five months at RMC out in the field and it was here that the more memorable events took place. One such event was when Randall Deer felt the urge to answer the call of nature. With nightfall approaching and Randall outside the perimeter on his toilet break, the enemy decided to attack but unfortunately stumbled across Officer Cadet Deer being at one with nature and doing as any good soldier would, he directed a burst of fire at the enemy.Thus Officer Cadet Deer had defended his section with his pants around his ankles

and in one of the most private of positions. In total there were six field exercises which reached up to Platoon strength operations with cadets filling appointments ranging from Riflemen to Section Commanders, Sergeants and Platoon Commanders.Our time at RMC finished with an excellent graduation parade and celebrations. We were presented with our Queen's Commission by the Chief of the General Staff, Lt General Sanderson. There wasn't one parent's face not beaming with pride throughout the whole affair. We were then off to our respective corps and units. Males had a choice of Artillery or Infantry, females RAEME (Electrical and Mechanical Engineers), Ordinance, Transport and Signals. Those of us who went to Infantry did our Regimental Officers' basic course at Singleton for one month, which consisted primarily of range qualifications as Officers-in-Charge of Practices, using various weapons. From there it was on to Brisbane and to my Unit, 49th Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment. Here I discovered I would be the mortar line Officer and after only four weeks in Brisbane, I was sent back to Singleton for another nine weeks. After this I returned to Brisbane. My year of full-time service will end upon the conclusion of Ready Soldier '96. This is the big exercise run at the start of the new year. On my return home I will take up my offer to study at UWA, from which I deferred this year. For anyone who is undecided as to what to do after completing Year Twelve, Ready Reserve is worth considering. It will provide you with a taste of something different, an opportunity to develop new skills and independence and put money in your pocket. The RRES FAC is excellent if you want to 'test the waters' of army life. If it appeals you can take the option of going full-time at the end of the year, if not, remember it is only for one year. The best thing about the RRES FAC is the people you meet and the great friendships formed. For anyone who has no real plans after completing Year Twelve and would like a break from education, I can recommend RRES FAC to you. Although I am now an Officer of the Australian Army, once I return to full-time study my only commitment will be to devote fifty days a year for the next four years to the army. In return, the army will financially assist me to complete my studies. 2nd Lt Andrew Peebles

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Successful Science Talent Search students: (I-r) Andrew Miller, CIaire Bowden, Laro Holbeck, Mitchell Manning.

As part of the Junior School Enrichment Programme during Term 2 and part of Term 3 students in Years Four to Seven spent T~esday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00, working on their entries for the Science Talent Search. Students were able to choose a specific category such as a science game, a science poster, an investigation, an invention or a photographic display and with the help of the three staff facilitators, Mrs Andrewartha, Ms Burns and Mr Taylor, many fine entries were submitted. Over 1,000 entries were received by the Science Teachers' Association and most of our students received a merit award for their entry which was a most commendable effort. We are very proud of Claire Bowden and Lara Holbeck (Year 4), who won second prize in the State for their Science Game in their age category.Andrew Miller (Year 6) came second in the Science Investigation category for his age group and Mitchell Manning (Year 6) won a special prize, awarded by the WA Society of Petroleum Engineers.

The Junior School Concert was held on Friday 15th September and it was certainly a feast of colour and talent. The aim of this concert was to involve all students and to this end the classroom teachers were responsible for most of the items. Some of the dance students, under the direction of Miss Richens, and the Speech and Drama students under the direction of Ms Cale, also performed. The energy and enthusiasm of all the students carried a very supportive audience on a varied journey through many aspects of the animal kingdom, monsters and spooks and cable TV The beautiful costumes in the PrePrimary item, If I Were a Butterfly, were an absolute delight and a credit to the nimble fingers which produced them. We won't forget the raucous chickens in Hattie and the Fox by Year One, or the beautiful Year Two bush animals in Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport.The Whale Rap with its shimmering blue ocean and bubbles, certainly suited the environmentally conscious Year Threes. The exu berance of the cowgirl dancers in Cotton Eye lo and the excellent monologue Grasshopper from The Ant and the Grasshopper delivered by Jonathan Koch, were highlights of the first half. The Pied Piper of Hamelin Town by Year Four and Five, provided a fitting conclusion to the first half of the concert. An entertaining duologue by Adeline Tubb and Rachel Ward - Hating Alison Ashley, led to a range of very effective items from Year Six, who frightened us with ghosts and monsters aided by bizarre make up, a smoke machine and a very competent 6T band. 7P kept us in touch with their humorous perceptions of current events and the 7B item appealed to all dog lovers in the audience with their choral verse rendition of Song of the Dogs. The young dancers in the Lion King were a delightful contrast. The concert items were announced very competently by the two MCs, Christine Chan and Angela Richardson and the backstage crew, Christian Osmetti, Dane Banquer and Nathan Avery kept the show running smoothly. Nigel Kerr made an excellent assistant lighting manager and his expertise with the smoke machine added a lot of atmosphere. It was a great night, with the Performing Arts Centre filled to capacity with hundreds of supportive parents, relatives and friends.

Pre-primary item "If f Were a Butterfly" (above) and Year 1 item "Hattie and the Fox" (below).

Students enjoy the dancing with the African dance group.

International Day in the Junior School On Friday 12th August the students in the Junior School came dressed as someone from another country. A wide range of nationalities were represented; a little Dutch girl in clogs, Japanese ladies in kimonos, American Indians,Aborigines and dinky-di Australian stockmen. The students had been studying customs and cultures of other lands as a lead up to International Day. The Assembly was a celebration of colour and cultural diversity and the items ranged from a choral work, to a debate by Year Six students on the topic of nuclear testing. However, it was the visiting African dance group which performed their original tribal music that really got us all swinging. From Mrs Williams and Mr Mike Board, MLA for Jandakot, down to the youngest Pre-Primary student, the African beat was totally infectious and resulted in hand clapping and stomping for at least twenty minutes. Lunch was a treat of curries, fried rice, spaghetti bolognaise and Greek honey desserts. It was a pleasure to have a visiting Japanese student join 5C for a few days leading up to Friday and a very moving part of our Assembly was a reflection by Andrew Chiang of 7B about his Japanese homestay student, Sachiki Kaneda.

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Junior School Fundraising Drummond House, under the direction of Mr Plumb and House Captains,Angela Richardson and Max Jeganathan, raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during Term 2. Angela and Max were delighted to visit Justin Ward's house in Joondalup. Justin has a tumour on the brain and had wished for a cubby house so that he could play outside, but be shaded from the sun which affects his eyes. Angela and Max said it was very gratifying and exciting to see Justin get his wish and that the money raised by Drummond - over $160.00, had contributed to the cubby and a variety of other gifts that had been bought for him. A card has been received from the Ward family, expressing their sincere gratitude for our fundraising effort. To quote the words of the family: "To all the wonderful children and teachers at All Saints' College, this is a very big thank you from our son }ustin, who received all these wonderful gifts from your fundraising effort." Angela Richardson and Max leganathan with the cofounder of the Make-A- Wish Foundation, Mrs Linda Paulling holding lustin Ward, Mrs lo Court and other friend.

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10th World Gymnaestrada in Berlin Rahni Greene (Year 5) was fortunate enough to represent her Gymnastics Club and Australia at the 10th World Gymnaestrada held in Berlin in July 1995. In September 1994, Rahni's gymnastics club sent a team to compete in the Australian Gymfest National Titles against twenty-two other teams from Australia and New Zealand, thirteen of which were seeking ratification from the Australian Gymnastics Federation, to represent Australia at the Berlin event. The World Gymnaestrada is held every four years, but this is only the second time Australia has been represented and after keen competition, Rahni's team was selected - a first for Western Australia. Following selection for this international event, Rahni commenced training in November 1994.With more than ten hours of practice per week for several months, the six-minute routine, to the music Rhythm Nation, took shape and started to be finely honed. Within the routine which combined dance and gymnastics, the thirteen gymnasts aged from eight to eighteen years, performed pyramids, tumbling routines, hand springs, back flips, splits and other individual, pair and group moves. The group was invited to perform at the Australian Gymnastics Championships in May 1995, giving them an excellent preparation opportunity for the Gymnaestrada. On 4th July Rahni and her mother left with the team for Paris where they spent a few days (including visiting Euro Disney), then travelled by train through Belgium and on to Berlin. Once at the Gymnaestrada with the other 30,000 gymnasts (4,500 in the Swiss team alone), the team put in two full performances. Three weeks in Berlin also gave them the opportunity to appreciate the beauty and history of the city and the hospitality of the people. Rahni's hard work and dedication to her sport were rewarded with this wonderful opportunity to represent her country We thank her for her willingness to share something of the joy of her trip with us.

Rahni Greene photographed in Berlin with some of her Australian team members and other international gymnasts.

One of the All Saints' netball teams.

JSHM Co-educational Schools Year 7 Winter Carnival This inaugural event was held at All' Saints' College on Thursday 27th July, a mild and rain free day. Nearly five hundred Year Seven students participated from Carmel School, Frederick Irwin Anglican Community School, John XXIII College, John Septimus RoelThomas Scott Anglican School,John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Loreto, Newman College and St Andrew's School. The focus of the carnival was on participation, without finals. It was about giving students the opportunity to display skills learnt, promoting fun and enjoyment, encouraging everyone to participate and highlighting the importance of fair play.The aims of the carnival were well met and the behaviour of the students was exemplary, their enthusiasm and participation infectious. There were six rounds of activities football (six teams), soccer (fifteen teams), hockey (eight teams) and netball (seventeen teams).The logistics of organising such a day involved many hours, even days, of preparation for which Mr Jenzen and Mrs Ramsay, and Mr Power from Newman College are to be congratulated on their superb effort. Our Grounds staff contributed greatly by marking out all of the courts and playing fields and members of the Ladies' Forum provided a delicious lunch for the visiting staff and referees. The football, netball,soccer and hockey sporting associations provided some expert umpiring, as did our own Senior School students. At the end of the day, five hundred tired but very happy students departed, each with a bag of sporting mementos and gifts from the sporting associations and Healthways.

Mrs J Williams Head of Junior School

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Athletics A squad of very dedicated athletes had started training four times a week, eight weeks prior to the ACC Inter-school Athletics Carnival, in the quest to be competitive on our inaugural appearance in '1\ division. With the valued assistance of National and State Athletics coaches Kieren Finn and Ed Neimenis, former students Mark Pressley, Ben Mansom, Joshua Hayes and Desiree Bell, we were giving it our best. The athletes wer rewarded after their early morning training sessions with wonderful breakfasts provided by Mrs Diane Passmore and Mrs Karen Bevilaqua, whose efforts were greatly appreciated. On 19th September, a 'special' training day was held at Perry Lakes for those athletes who had shown commitment and attended training sessions on a regular basis. Following a morning of strenuous training, relaxation in the form of lunch and Q-Zar in Fremantle was enjoyed by the team. The following day the team competed in a quadrangular carnival hosted by All Saints',on grounds which were the envy of all other competitors. Many comments were passed on the excellent condition of the track and oval and our Grounds staff are to be congratulated. The other three competing chools were Corpus Christi College, Lumen Christi College and Seton Catholic College. All Saints' was extremely competitive on this day, giving us a good measure of our progress and our athletes the opportunity to perform under competition conditions as a lead-up to the Inter-school event the next week. Our main aim at the Inter-school carnival on Monday 25th September was to be competitive and to maintain our position in the '1\ division for future years. On the day, we well and truly achieved this. An overall team effort in both track and field events, with special mention of our excellent results in the under-16 division, winning both boys' and girls' relays, and many fine individual

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performances, ensured our success. Considering the size of our school (the smallest at the Carnival), the team performed particularly well, being our first time in the '1\ division of the premier event on the ACC athletics calendar. Thanks are extended to parents, former students and All Saints' teaching staff for their assistance,support and encouragement. Every athlete in the team can feel proud of their performance, which due to hard work and dedication, contributed to the overall success of the team. Miss M Bozich ACC Athletics Co~rdinator

Inter-House Athletics Carnival Athletes were already training in earnest for the Inter-school event, when the Inter-house Carnival was held on 24th August. Once again, Stirling House was the eventual victor with 2672 points. The final results and the champion athletes are listed here: U-1,4 Girls Runner-Up: Serena Blackney Cowan Durack Champion: Victoria Barnett U-14 Boys Runner-Up: Andrew Mills Murdoch Champion: Bradley Avery Stirling U-15 Girls Murdoch Runner-Up: Robyn Cooper Champion: Emma Law Cowan U-15 Boys O'Connor Runner-Up: Charles Street Champion: Patrick Kunz Cowan U-16 Girls Murdoch Runner-Up: Jacinta Cubitt Stirling Champion: Meghan Grant U-16 Boys. Durack Runner-Up: Mark Hewitt Stirling Champion: Brendon Dunlop Open Girls Cowan Runner-Up: Emily Halliday Murdoch Champion: Marta Krzywicki Open Boys Murdoch Runner-Up: Dean Huppatz Champion: Robert Bone Murdoch House Points Tally Stirling Cowan Murdoch Forrest Durack O'Connor

2672 2482 2371 2343 2322

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A brave and committed All Saints' College Invitation Rugby Union XV found one of Britain's top rugby schools too much for them to handle on Monday evening, 31st July at the All Saints' College grounds. The Monmouth School team, which was on tour in Australia, was hosted by All Saints' College students during the Perth leg of their tour. They boasted of having two agegroup Welsh internationals in the team, plus a number of players who have played for other representative sides. The touring party of twenty-five players had developed and honed their skills to a very advanced degree and they clearly showed the advantage of having played together for several years. They played a typical Welsh game, dominated by fast, open rugby and clever kicking. Their rhythm and second phase rugby was a joy to behold, and if it hadn't been for some very determined defence by the All Saints' College boys, the score could well have blown out by embarrassing proportions. For All Saints' College, former student David Turk led from the front and he was ably supported by scrum half Heng Tan, fly half Brent Barton, props John Irvine and Wade Machar, and the magnificent tackling of the All Saints"man of the match', Chris McMaster. Monmouth played the State under-19s the following Wednesday evening before flying out to Sydney for the next stage of their trip. I recently received a letter from the Monmouth School Coach, thanking All Saints' for our hospitality and friendship, which he described as 'first rate'. Some of the Welsh boys had been so impressed with Perth they were hoping to return. The Monmouth team enjoyed more rugby games against Eastern States schools and a stopover in Hong Kong, on their way home to Wales. Mr R Chandler Rugby Coach

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Junior Climbing Competition The 1995 Western Australian Junior Climbing Competition, sponsored by Mountain Designs, was held on Sunday 17th September at Hale School on their indoor climbing wall. Of the one hundred and sixty climbers from schools around the metropolitan area, seven students from All Saints' competed: Sarah Chisholm and Katie Read in the under-18 girls, which Katie won against very skilled competition; Shawn Brogden and Ryan Brogden in the under-18 boys, where Shawn was awarded fourth position, competing against extremely talented and experienced climbers; and Jeremy Hickson, Mark Hewitt and Joshua Smithson in the under-16 boys, who acquitted themselves admirably. An All Saints' College staff member, Mrs Patricia Tyrrell, who was one of the four judges of the competition, attested to the high calibre of the talent represented and made special mention of the stamina required to sustain such a demanding activity. Students clearly benefited from their practice sessions on the College's climbing wall. During Term 4, it is hoped rock climbs can be organised at local venues, as part of the Climbing Club under the supervision of Mrs Tyrrell and Mr Keith Brewin.

lames Halt (Year 8) and Katie Read (Year JJ) practise an the All Saints' climbing wall.

At the beginning of 1995, a team from Western Australia was chosen to represent Australia in the Junior Exchange Sailing Scheme (JESS). The team consisted of six sailors, a coach and a manager. [n June, after many months of training, we left to tour Europe for two months sailing in 420s. We towed the three yachts and our coach's boat on our thirty-foot trailer, behind ourVW van (travelling very slowly up the hills in Switzerland). Firstly we went to Germany to pick up the boats, our first regatta being in Niewport, Belgium, where there was a lot of tide and varying amounts of wind. About eighty boats from all over Europe competed in each regatta and in Niewport we were placed 35th, the other Australians,36th and 55th. We then had one week before the next regatta so a couple of days were spent sightseeing in Belgium, before travelling to Switzerland. We went hiking in the mountains and [ saw snow for the first time. Our next regatta was in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Lake Geneva. Unfortunately there wasn't enough wind to complete a series, but we had a volleyball tournament instead. Switzerland was very expensive - it costs A$12.00 for a $3.95 meal at Macas, but it was worth it. We then drove to Traveminde in the north of Germany where the conditions were similar to being on the Swan River. We were placed 22nd and the other Aussies, 39th and 56th. The regatta was a lot of fun and our accommodation, which was on an old sailing ship called the Passat, was very enjoyable.

After more sightseeing, we headed for England, driving for fourteen hours to Calais in France, caught the ferry early in the morning to Dover (taking two hours), then drove for another four hours to Warsash in England near Southampton. We had a week of sightseeing visiting London, Stonehenge,Avebury and Cowes to see the fireworks for the Admirals Cup. We sailed a regatta on the Solent, where there was a huge amount of tide and light winds. These were challenging conditions because we weren't used to the tide. We finished the regatta in 52nd place, the other crews 38th and 55th. Finally we drove back to Germany to pack up the boats on a farm in Alfeld, ready for next year's JESS tour. It had been a very interesting and enjoyable two months. We made a lot of great friends in Europe, learnt a lot, saw heaps of places and hopefully finished up as better sailors. Susan Ghent Year Twelve