Ring-a-Roo June 2017

June 2017 Volume 34 – Number 1Students give ELC and Year 11 Landscape enablesback to community students work in optimum learning03 partnership 08 04

Volume 34 Acknowledgements Editor Renae Nolan Sub-Editor Jennifer McGie Graphic Design 61 Design Printing FRP Printing Photography Chris Magee Photography, Jeremy Bannister Photography, Mojo Photography, Photo Design, Josh King, Helen McIntosh and Communications Team Front Cover Image by Chris Magee 1 From the Principal Photography of Year 11 student, 3 Students give back to the community Levon Plumridge, and ELC 4 ELC and Year 11 students work in partnership student, Isabelle Reddy 7 Students selected for University of Melbourne’s STEMM program 8 Landscape enables optimum learning 10 VCE results/Premier’s VCE Awards 11 NAPLAN results 12 Chess at the Junior School 13 Old Collegian Hannah Barber to study at Harvard 14 Winston Loveland’s musical legacy 15 Student receives Rotary Club of Ballarat award 16 Old Collegian Joy Motter’s extraordinary nursing career 17 Old Collegian Dr Jonathan Ingram receives prestigious award 18 Staff profile on Marea Bourke 19 Performing Arts 24 Boat christenings 34 26 Rowing 27 Sport 30 Auxiliaries 32 Gifts 36 Old Collegians News 41 Oliver scholarship 42 Reunions 46 Supporters twitter.com/clarendontweet facebook.com/ballaratclarendoncollege

1From the It’s a simple enough premise: everyPrincipal child can learn. Those four words underpin every decision we make atDavid Shepherd Ballarat Clarendon College; they reflect our values and they shape our culture.We believe in the infinite potential of every child.We encourage students to invest in their own The graduates from our Class of 2016 havefuture, to understand the next steps in their achieved results that reflect the commitment learning and to develop explicit learning goals of every individual involved in their care.in order to make optimum progress. We encourage Congratulations to these hard-working students,high aspirations. We insist that students examine, their supportive families and our determined staff.understand and respond to the relationshipbetween the intensity of their effort and The academic outcomes of our students reflectpersistence. We insist that students are deeply our attitude to learning. Every context – whetherengaged in their learning. And we believe in sport, music, outdoor education, chess, dance,ambitious capability – that with proper instruction, debating – is an opportunity to learn, makesupport and coaching, students can close the gap progress and achieve. Percentages above 90,between what they currently know, understand students in the top 10% nationally, study scoresand can do and what they can learn to do in the over 40 are heartening statistics and are used tofuture. In this way, ambitious capability is the benchmark and compare schools. We’re delightedpotential for optimum development. that 59 of our Year 12 achieved within the top 10% nationally; we’re equally proud of those who Clarendon’s commitment to optimising performed in the top 40%. All we expect is that student progress, from the Early Learning Centre our students give their best effort.through to VCE, means that we research, analyseand implement the most effective models of For us, these results are inextricably linked withteaching and learning. We have worked hard to lift the personal stories of each one of our graduatingthe standard of instruction throughout the school class. Tilda Fletcher, one of our 2016 Vice Captainsand our students benefit from this expertise. By and Dux with an ATAR of 99.80, reminded Seniormaking learning and teaching explicit, by being School students at this year’s Academic Honoursprecise in our management of learning and by and Leadership Assembly,‘I am not someoneembracing analysis of our performance, wecontinue to achieve outstanding results.

2 Volume 33 special. I’m just someone who worked hard, Whilst we are proud of the academic outcomes who didn’t let school take over my life and, we achieve with our students, caring for the unashamedly, time and time again, failed.’Tilda students is our highest priority. We simply believe understands that our capacity to participate, to that caring for students and high academic learn and to grow is about embracing challenges, outcomes are not mutually exclusive. We daring to take risks and trusting those who would encourage our students to understand that how guide and support us through mistakes and they think and behave affects their potential. That through failures. We expect our students to work is why we encourage high aspirations, ambitious hard and to give their best. goal setting and persistence. We believe that confidence and resilience come from being Accolades for our highest academic performances competent – that knowing and being able to should be celebrated. The Premier’s VCE Awards pay contribute to a positive self-belief. That is why we tribute to those students who have completed believe that students must be deeply engaged and their VCE studies with distinction. Recognised for understand that effort and motivation directly exceptional VCE performances in 2016 were Sophie relate to success and progress. And we are a school Doddrell for Art and Chloe-Anne Bykersma, who that, through every decision and every interaction, adds to her 2015 Premier’s Award for Psychology lives a culture which nurtures the attitudes, values with her 2016 Award for Health and Human and beliefs necessary to participate effectively and Development. With effort and determination, compassionately in our increasingly complex world. these Old Collegians achieved outstanding academic results and are now embarking upon Evidence of our culture, of our values, is the next phase of their life. everywhere. We believe every child can learn; we see the infinite potential in every child; we believe The 2016 NAPLAN results as released by that every child can achieve their aspirations. the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Everything we do at Ballarat Clarendon College Reporting Authority (ACARA) signal the continued is about learning. excellent progress of our younger learners. Ballarat Clarendon College focuses on the optimal progress of every student and it is gratifying for all in our community that we are publicly acknowledged for delivering on our goal. We are not only high performing – once again the top non-selective co-ed school in Australia – but also high gain. For the third year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the 400 schools – out of nearly 10,000 schools Australia wide – that made ‘substantially above average gains’ with students as they progressed from Years 3 to 5; Years 5 to 7 and Years 7 to 9. Robert Randall the CEO of ACARA extended his congratulations to our community, reminding us that ‘gains of this magnitude are significant and worthy of highlighting and acknowledgement’.

3Students give backto the communityA group of students will this year help Caleb, who was involved in the Maxi said the school’s communitysave more than 110 lives through program last year, said he was pleased service program was about encouragingdonating much needed blood to the the number of students involved in students to accept their social andAustralian Red Cross Blood Service. this year’s program had increased environmental responsibilities within significantly. the school, the local community and As part of the community service wider community.program, 40 students have signed up “We have worked to make ourto donate blood in an effort to give participation even greater, with more “We also learn and experience howback to the community. than 40 students signed up to donate we can respond in practical ways to this year (15 students in 2016), and even people in need. It’s a great feeling being The empowering program was more expressing interest in doing so,” involved in a program that supports theimplemented by the Girls Boarding Caleb said. welfare of others,” Maxi said.House three years ago and has beenexpanded during recent years to allow “Blood donations are urgently needed Ballarat Clarendonmore students to participate which will all year round and to know we are College aims to developultimately assist in saving more lives. saving lives is a rewarding experience. a caring and accepting Students who have donated have community which will Community Service Leaders, received texts from Red Cross informing encourage studentsMaxi Gould, Meg McDougall and them that their blood has been used in to develop a positiveCaleb Wallace, will lead this year’s hospitals from the Alfred in Melbourne sense of self-worthprogram, ensuring students regularly to a hospital in Brisbane.” and sensitivity anddonate blood. compassion in dealings with others. Year 12 students, Maxi Gould, left, and Brianna Petrowski, right, support Joshua Aitken giving blood

4 Volume 33Year 11 students study childlanguage acquisition at theEarly Learning Centre

5A Ballarat Clarendon From the early years, we build a bedrock stages of language learning during theCollege education is foundation for future learning. Here, excursion, while Early Learning Centrepassionate, daring, essential literacy, numeracy, scientific students gain confidence and developclear, sharp, authentic thinking and communication skills are their socialisation skills throughand fun. emphasised and core knowledge is interacting with older students. learned. The development of personal“I like playing with confidence and individual responsibility English Language Teacher, Jenniferthem. We did puzzles,” are nurtured from the outset. Aylan-Parker, said students exploreAva Macgowan said. how, in addition to words and their In the Senior School, anticipation for meanings, children learn to use the Opposite page Grainne McKenna talks the next stage begins to build. Enticing phonological and grammatical to Tejas Tenneti and Thomas Edmonds students is the possibility of university, conventions of the English language. while playing with colourful blocks fulfilment of their individual passions, Above Ava Macgowan and Kayla Adams the excitement of leaving home and “At different stages, children’s language complete a jigsaw puzzle together emergence into adult life. develops across a range of subsystems allowing for increasingly complex As part of the first unit of study in communication and a greater range VCE English Language, an innovative of functions,” Ms Aylan-Parker said. excursion brings both our youngest and senior students together during “Students are introduced to different their educational journeys, allowing theories that attempt to explain how them to learn from each other. children acquire language and explore the so-called ‘critical period’, the Year 11 students, studying child window of opportunity during which language acquisition, have the language must be acquired.” opportunity to observe and record real-life examples of the theories and During the excursion in May, Year 11 students talked with ELC students,

6 Volume 34discussing pictures, painting, building, and answer questions relating to the certain objects as a reference toplaying games and puzzles and asking ‘data samples’ they collect during the colours such as ‘ocean’ for the them questions - listening carefully excursion.” colour blue.”for words and phrases that illustratecertain points around the acquisition Year 11 student, Levon Plumridge, said Year 11 student, Kayla Adams, saidof English language. he really enjoyed moving around the she also enjoyed interacting with the ELC classroom interacting with all the younger students, while collecting Ms Aylan-Parker said on completion children and different personalities. information and data for her study of the unit, students should be able to in child language acquisition.analyse the acquisition of certain “From interacting with the studentslanguage features across the at the ELC, I discovered how abstract “It was really interesting to see subsystems, linking to the stages and language acquisition can be. Each our classroom learning in reality and Icharacteristics of child language individual child was at a different stage thought it was rewarding to have thatacquisition. in their language and all students had interaction between the Senior School unique strengths and challenges,” and the ELC,” Kayla said. “They should also be able to discuss Levon said.a range of theories on how language is “I liked talking to the bigacquired and how this may be evident “I also observed while talking to boy because he helpedin their collected examples,” Ms children that their language consisted me with my picture.”Aylan-Parker said. of more than just words, as thoughts and emotions were communicated Isabelle Reddy “The learning intention is to explore through facial expressions, body 4-year-old ELC studentin practice what we have learned in signals and even through the tone oftheory and to collect data samples of their voice.child language that show evidence ofthat learning. “Many of the findings were related to what we had been discussing in our “We use child language samples to classes; however, some were related topractise short-answer questions and the meaning of the child’s languageanalysis of language features. The choices. One of these findings camestudents will collect, annotate, analyse from observing one child who used

7Jess Campbell and Phoebe Johnsonwill enjoy work experience inMelbourne this month as part ofthe STEMM programStudents The STEMM initiative aims to increase female involvement in selected for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine innovative (STEMM) disciplines.University ofMelbourne Jess Campbell and Phoebe Johnson, Year 10, attended a camp STEMM last year in Melbourne as part of the program, while this June they program will complete work experience at The University of Melbourne and a workplace of one of the university’s industry sponsors.Two Ballarat Clarendon Collegestudents are among 30 students Jess’ work experience will involve Engineering research, whileselected to participate in The Phoebe, who commenced Ballarat Clarendon College this year, willUniversity of Melbourne’s four- study Chemistry in The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Science.year STEMM program for girls. During the final two years of the program, Jess and Phoebe will be supported through ongoing academic and industry mentorship, peer mentor support and events that will help them further their interests in STEMM fields. Jess said she was honoured to have been given the opportunity to learn more about the STEMM disciplines at one of Australia’s leading universities in Engineering and in Information Technology. Phoebe said last year’s camp highlighted for her the diversity of career paths and opportunities available in STEMM. “I’m really looking forward to completing work experience at The University of Melbourne and seeing how these fields operate first hand,” Phoebe said. Co-Head of Middle School, James Evans, who taught Jess last year, said both students would gain tremendous knowledge through the program. “The University of Melbourne has developed the program to contribute towards gender parity in STEMM disciplines. This is an amazing program for both Jess and Phoebe to explore boundless opportunities,” Mr Evans said.

8 Volume 34New landscape creates best possiblefacilities to enable optimum learningAbove and opposite The landscape of Ballarat Clarendon CollegeThe newly landscaped continues to transform and evolve with, inWanliss Square more recent times, the addition of our new library, science centre, fitness centre and the refurbishment of key buildings and spaces at the Sturt Street Campus. All improving the functionality and aesthetic qualities of this vibrant learning environment.

9The Mair Street Campus has also seenconsiderable redevelopment with the additionof a new west wing, science laboratory andmusic centre as well as the revitalisation of theopen spaces, the transformation of Watson Halland the extensive renovation of our EarlyLearning Centre. MDG Landscape Architects, Director, AndrewMoyle, said a primary objective of the school’soverall masterplan was to create a new ‘campusheart’ positioned at the centre of the SturtStreet Campus. “From this main space, circulation in alldirections has been enlarged and improved, nowproviding an ease of movement to other keyareas across the campus,” Mr Moyle said. “The landscape works have unified thecampus by using contemporary and consistentpavements, furniture and plantings throughout. “Placement of the various components withinthe landscape has been carefully considered tomaximise solar orientation, retain existing treesand encourage opportunities for social interaction.” Mr Moyle said the recent redevelopment ofWanliss Square had improved the function ofthe space, introducing a green lawn bordered by seating and allowing direct links to theupgraded entry off Sturt Street. The fitness centre, which is due forcompletion in Term 3, will house a new infinitypool, refurbished gymnasium, exercise pavilion,change rooms, spin room and a rowing tank. Founding Director of Williams BoagArchitects, Peter Williams, who has developedthe architectural vision for the school over thelast 15 years, said the philosophy behind theproject was to engender an enjoyment ofphysical activity into students’ lives now, so thatlater in life they could continue to make positivechoices about their physical wellbeing. The Rowena E Coutts Science Centre, whichofficially opened in 2014, features a nine-metrevertical laboratory – the only one of its kind inAustralia – a Foucault Pendulum, demonstratingthe rotation of the Earth, a 90-seat lecturetheatre, eight classrooms and five laboratories. The new west wing and science laboratory atthe Junior School will feature in the Decemberissue of ringaroo.

10 Volume 34Clarendon Sophie Doddrell, Co-Head of Seniorstudents School, David Parker, and Chloe-Annenamed as part Bykersma at the Premier’s VCE Awardsof Victoria’s presentationtop subjectachievers at Chloe-Anne Bykersma (2016), was Chloe-Anne and Sophie for their hardPremier’s VCE recognised for being in the top 10 work, passion and dedication to theirAwards Health and Human Development studies,” Mr Shepherd said. students in the state. Sophie DoddrellTwo Ballarat Clarendon (2016), was acknowledged as being in “At Clarendon, we believe in College students have the top five students for Art. the potential of every student to learnbeen named as being and make progress, provided theyin the top echelon of Each Premier’s VCE Award is a highly receive the appropriate instruction;their subjects in Victoria regarded accolade, with only 287 students therefore, we are extremely pleasedfollowing recognition across the state recognised in this way. our students’ achievements areof their achievements recognised state-wide.”at this year’s Premier’s Principal, David Shepherd,VCE Awards. congratulated both students on their Chloe-Anne was taught Health and outstanding achievements, while also Human Development by Ms Catherine paying tribute to the teachers and MacLean, while Sophie studied Art with families who provided invaluable support. Ms Sandra Sanders. Last year, Chloe- Anne received a VCE Premier’s award “These awards are highly regarded for her studies in Psychology. and we are extremely proud of2016 VCE resultsThe Class of 2016 achieved outstanding VCE results, reflecting their hard work,dedication and commitment as well as the care, support and guidance of theirfamilies and teachers.The 2016 highlights include: • 21% of the cohort, or 31 students, The school has once again proved that • 104 students achieved in the top achieved above 95; by working hard and working together, we can support our students to become 20% nationally - equivalent to an • the median ATAR was 87.8; the person they aspire to be. ATAR score of above 80; • 30% of all Study Scores were above 41; and • our average student achieved • Tilda Fletcher, one of our Vice Captains in the top 14% nationally; in 2016, was Dux with 99.8. • 59 students achieved ATARs above 90;

11 Year 8 students, Adele Grodzki, Samuel Hodge and Sehnil Nawar, will next year sit their final NAPLANClarendon recognised forsignificant above averagegains with studentsBallarat Clarendon College For the third year in a row, Clarendon Principal, David Shepherd, said has been recognised by has received recognition from ACARA the school focussed on the optimalthe Australian Curriculum, for the progress students made in progress of every student in everyAssessment and NAPLAN from Years 3 to 5; Years 5 to 7; curriculum area.Reporting Authority and Years 7 to 9.(ACARA) as one of 400 “Therefore, it was gratifying for out of 10,000 schools ACARA CEO, Robert Randall, said all in the Clarendon community thatAustralia-wide that he congratulated Ballarat Clarendon we were publicly acknowledged forhas made substantially College on having demonstrated delivering on our goal. It is alsoabove average gains substantially above average gains significant that we are both highwith its students. in the 2016 NAPLAN results. performing (once again the top non-selective co-educational school “I extend my congratulations to in Australia) as well as high gain.” Clarendon on this achievement, as gains of this magnitude are significant and worthy of acknowledgement,” Mr Randall said.

12 Volume 34Chess at Playing chess at a Due to the popularity amongthe Junior young age helps the students, the program was expandedSchool development of many over two nights this year, in an effort thrives key skills such as critical to accommodate the growing numbers thinking, problem solving in players.Year 4 student, James Nguyen, and improving memory.was named the most improved Chess Coordinator, Ben Naughton,player at the interschool chess Chess can also assist in creating a said he was thrilled that so many youngtournament held in Term 1 greater ability in reading, mathematics students were choosing to stay after and language. school and learn how to play the game. Since the introduction of chess as a “Chess is a game built on a strong co-curricular option at the Junior School sporting tradition of respect for in 2014, many students have been keen opponents,” Mr Naughton said. to take up the game of strategy. “During our school’s chess club, we ensure every game starts and ends with a handshake. We then encourage our players to review their games together at the conclusion, as we believe this allows the more experienced players to aide the development of those learning. “Chess also provides students with an ability to recognise patterns and recall them. Players also have to take responsibility for their actions as they alone make the decisions about their play.” Chess Coach, Rob Bailey, said that in addition to the weekly chess clubs, Junior School students also had the opportunity to further develop their skills during three interschool tournaments held throughout the year. “The interschool chess tournaments involve many of the local schools in regional Victoria. In the last event, hosted by Ballarat Clarendon College, more than 100 students competed,” Mr Bailey said. “These tournaments are open to Junior School players once they reach a level where they are competent in their execution of the game and ready to cope with the environment of tournament play.”

13Old Collegian awardedJohn Monash Scholarshipto study at HarvardHannah Barber (2008) has been Patron-in-Chief of the John Monashawarded the 2017 Roth/Segal Foundation, Hon Sir Peter CosgroveHarvard John Monash Scholarship AK MC, presents the scholarship to– one of the most important Hannah Barber earlier this yearscholarships in the country foroutstanding Australians with about how we can create high-quality, play-based earlyleadership potential. Hannah learning environments that build these foundation skills.will move to the US in Augustto commence her studies at What are your career plans?Harvard University. ringaroo recently I hope to take up an educational leadership role in a schoolcaught up with Hannah to find outmore about her recent success and or early childhood organisation, with a strong focus onfuture plans. translating the insights from developmental psychology into the classroom. I think the biggest challenge the earlyWhere are you currently living and working? childhood profession faces is understanding how to develop I am currently living in Melbourne and working at Gowrie and measure executive function skills.Victoria, a leading early childhood organisation based in What memories do you have of Ballarat Clarendon College?North Carlton. I’m the Head Teacher of the 4-year-old My fondest memories of my time at school revolve aroundkindergarten program, where I lead a team of seven teachersthat works with 51 children. I still spend plenty of time in all the co-curricular activities in which I was given theBallarat as I love visiting my growing brood of nephews and opportunity to participate. In a school environment, it is sonieces, including Charles, Henry and Frederick Whatley, who easy to take yourself out of your comfort zone and try thingsall attend Ballarat Clarendon College’s Junior School. that you never may have considered. I still remember so fondly my time on King Island and in the Girls 1st rowing crewWhen do you take up your scholarship at Harvard and what - I made some fabulous friends and learned a lot about myself.will you be studying? Hannah’s sisters, Fiona Whatley (1997) and Liz Dixon (2000), I will start a Master of Education (Human Development and also attended Ballarat Clarendon College. Fiona is currently onPsychology) in August. My passion is understanding how the school’s Board, while her mother, Jo Barber, retired fromchildren develop what are collectively referred to as the the Board in 2012 after eight years of service. executive functioning skills - these are skills like attention,self-regulation and mental flexibility. The research is showingthat developing these skills in the early years has a substantialimpact on our later academic, social, financial, academic andhealth outcomes. Harvard has the leading researchers in thefield in this space and I am looking forward to learning more

14 Volume 34Winston Loveland’s Winston Loveland made amusical legacy wonderful contribution to music in Ballarat over the27.03.1921 - 11.01.2017 course of his long life.From his teenage years, Old Collegian, Winston Loveland (1936), wasalways involved in music, whether it be learning new instruments,assisting at school assemblies and church events, or mentoring students. Mr Loveland attended Ballarat College from 1932-1936 on a scholarship.During his last year at school he was the assistant editor of the schoolmagazine, The Minervan. Mr Loveland commenced work at Crawford Dowling in 1937 where he continued to work for 50 years. He also served in World War II from1941-1946. After the war he was admitted as an Associate of theCommonwealth Institute of Accountants. However, during those years, Mr Loveland always had a connection to music. He was an organist at the Neil Street Uniting Church for many years.In 1975, Mr Loveland joined the Ballarat Theatre Organ Society and contributedto the installation and use of the Compton organ in Her Majesty’s Theatre. Asa longstanding member of the Rotary Club of Ballarat he has been honouredby the naming of the Winston Loveland Music Award.

15Rebecca Clarke with her award Talented student awarded Rotary award named in honour of Old Collegian Ballarat Clarendon College Year 12 student, Rebecca Clarke, has received a Rotary Club of Ballarat award in recognition of her outstanding musical talent.Rebecca received the $1000 Winston Head of Music, Sarah Barlow, said “On behalf of our father, who wouldLoveland Music Award recently, which the school was extremely proud of have been so proud, we offer specialwill assist her in pursuing her passion Rebecca’s achievements and her congratulations to Rebecca for beingfor music. commitment to studies. awarded the Winston Loveland Music Award,” Mr Loveland said. Bruce and Jill Loveland, son and “Rebecca completed VCE Musicdaughter of Old Collegian, Winston Performance last year as an accelerated “Dad made sure his three children, Jill,Loveland (1936), attended the student (completing the Year 12 subject Beth Graham (who couldn’t attend thepresentation of the award by rotarians to in Year 11) and achieved one of the scholarship presentation) and myself,Rebecca.Winston Loveland attended the highest results in the region,” Mrs knew the importance of developingschool from 1932-1936 on a scholarship Barlow said. musical skills at an early age.(see page 14) and contributed greatlyto the Ballarat community as an “Rebecca is currently studying Grade “He continued to enable musicorganist and member of the Theatre 8 AMEB piano with teacher Bronislaw tuition, notably as a member of theOrgan Society. He sadly passed away Sozanski and has performed at the Art Ballarat Theatre Organ Society, whenin January this year aged 95. Gallery and a concert called Music in the Compton organ was installed at the Central Highlands, among other Her Majesty’s Theatre in 1982 and Rebecca said she was honoured community events.” students could arrange to have accessto be the inaugural recipient of the for early morning lessons. Our dad hadWinston Loveland Music Award, Bruce said his family was a long standing routine, when needed,knowing it was named in honour grateful that the Rotary Club of of being up at 5am and opening theof an Old Collegian who was a Ballarat had recognised his father’s theatre to set up for the 7am ‘beforegifted musician. musical contributions to the school’ lessons.” Ballarat community.

16 Volume 34 Jim and Joy Motter During her early 20s, Old Collegian, Joy Motter (Muir) (1960), Photo courtesy of had both extraordinary courage and formidable midwifery Matthew Brann, skills, allowing her to save lives and deliver babies in ABC Rural sometimes difficult circumstances.One of Australia’s Mrs Motter’s contribution to community health in the pioneering West Kimberley region is featured in a new book by Paulamidwives Heelan titled Australian Midwives. The book reveals some featured in of Mrs Motter’s amazing stories of delivering newborns,new book including crossing crocodile-infested rivers at night to reach a mother struggling to give birth.Working as a midwife in the1960s in a remote area of Australia After boarding at the then Clarendon Presbyterian where medical resources were Ladies College from 1955-1960, Mrs Motter commenced herlimited would require plenty of nursing career at the Warrnambool District Hospital beforecourage and skill. completing 12-months midwifery training at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. “I had nearly completed my three nursing certificates, which was rare in those days, and I knew they could get me places,” Mrs Motter stated in Australian Midwives. “I applied to the Australian Inland Mission (AIM), run by the Presbyterian Church, for a position somewhere in the Kimberley region. A place was available at the Fitzroy Crossing Hospital. So in April 1968, at 24 years of age and unfazed by the unknown, (I) made (my) way to the Crossing for the start of an incredible life adventure.” When Mrs Motter commenced work at the Fitzroy Crossing Hospital, she would sometimes have to deliver babies at night in the light of a kerosene lantern. “Our power came from a generator that we nurses had to operate. The power would be switched off early in the morning for half a day or more and would be turned on again at midday. However, if power was needed for some reason during the shutdown period, us nurses would have to start the generator,” Mrs Motter said. Another midwife, Virginia Mitchell, who worked with Mrs Motter, realised during her first delivery just how capable Mrs Motter was. “She had an extraordinary strength and confidence about her and a practical, determined nature. She was a great and generous teacher,” Mrs Mitchell said in Australian Midwives. In 2006, Mrs Motter helped establish a teaching program for medical students working in remote areas of Australia. Mrs Motter retired 10 years ago and is now living with her husband, Jim, 220km north of Perth. They live in a cattle farming district called Badgingarra. They have two sons, Clinton and John, and are expecting their first grandchild this month.

17Old Collegian receives RoyalAcademy of EngineeringPrince Philip MedalOne of Ballarat something I worked on in the 1980s grew, his grades took him to the top Clarendon College’s most and 1990s and has now been taken up of the class,” Mr Netherway said.successful engineers and worldwide,” Dr Ingram said.computer scientists has “I really enjoy hearing from mybeen awarded the highly “Every engineer, architect and, in students and about their achievementsregarded Royal Academy fact, every single person involved in in the world. Dr Ingram is achievingof Engineering Prince construction has been touched by fantastic results and I only wish him Philip Medal. this new technology. It has significant the best in continuing to do so.” effects in terms of world economy andDr Jonathan Ingram (1968), who sustainability and has many features Dr Ingram developed software incurrently lives in England, received that were directly attributable to my 1985 known as Sonata which was athe honour for his outstanding work Physics classes at College.” stepping stone in technology as thein helping to revolutionise building first system to bring together all of construction. Mr Netherway said he was the characteristics of modern BIM. extremely proud of Dr Ingram’s career Subsequently, he wrote Reflex that He has helped develop Building achievements and was honoured to evolved into Revit.Information Modelling (BIM), allowing have received his letter.users to build a virtual model containing BIM is now used throughout theall the information about a building, “As a student in my Physics class, world and its use in larger projects isincluding working drawings and live I remember Dr Ingram’s interest obligatory in some countries.data, enabling those involved to developing rapidly and, as his interestcoordinate their work. BIM has also Dr Jonathan Ingram has beenresulted in shorter construction times awarded the Royal Academy ofand safer builds. Engineering Prince Philip Medal Dr Ingram, who recently wrote a letter to his Physics teacher, JackNetherway, said some of the featuresincluded in BIM were directlyattributed to his classes at, then,Ballarat College. “I have been involved in otherprojects over the years, but the onethat has received recent internationalrecognition is the BIM project. This is

18 Volume 34A valued member ofthe school communityA first impressioncan last a lifetime.Visitors and callers to Ballarat Clarendon College over Can you please tell us about your Marea Bourke celebratesthe past 11 years are fortunate to have been greeted involvement in the Girls Boarding 11 years at the school’sby one of the school’s most dedicated and committed House? Sturt Street Campusstaff members. I assisted in the Girls Boarding they receive their rewards for years The warm welcome offered to all by Marea Bourke House for five years and I found it to of hard work. If I can help in any way,at the school’s front reception is one of the many be a very rewarding experience.I it is always a pleasure.reasons new families immediately feel part of the admire the girls for the way they pullClarendon community. together as a community because it Staff members know how cannot be easy to move away from important family is to you and we While many members of our school community the comfort of home and share a know you welcomed grandchildrenwill know Mrs Bourke through her role at reception, house with 70 other girls.It is last year. Can you please tell otherssome might not know the important and valued role difficult for parents leaving their a little about your family?she plays in various aspects of the school. children,but it is a great comfort to them,knowing their children are well My husband, John, is such aWhat do you enjoy most about being the first point cared for.I saw my role in the GBH as wonderful support and loves theof contact for our school community? being a bit like a grandmother figure school as much as I do. He was the to the girls.They loved the home- one who actually submitted my It is lovely being the first point of contact for our cooked baking and having someone resume for the position, without meschool families and watching the students grow from older to confide in and to offer knowing, because he thought Ismall children to young adults. I feel so privileged to another point of view. would do well here.Together, Johnwork at reception as we have such lovely students and I have seven beautiful children,and families in our community who I communicate Can you please tell us a little about along with their wonderfulwith on a daily basis. I have been fortunate to develop your work in a volunteer capacity for partners. As for my three children,many relationships with parents over the years the school,for example,ushering at Luke, Lauren and Jordan, who havethrough my role, including many of our boarding awards night,presentation evening, been an amazing support to me, Ifamilies. I feel very blessed in my life to be surrounded musicals and plays? am so proud of the strong men andby such dedicated, strong and wonderful people who women they have become.We aresupport and care for each other and the students. I All these nights are the highlights also the proud grandparents ofhope it continues for many years to come. of the year.We have such talented Harrison, Pippa and Felix. Becoming children and teachers, who put in so a grandparent last year was theWhat significant changes have you seen at the much effort to bring us special main factor in me leaving the Girlsschool during your time? performances year in and year out. Boarding House.We wanted to Presentation nights see the make more time in our lives for The facility changes have been amazing, with all students beaming with pride as them. It really is an exciting time inareas of the school being beautifully upgraded. I our lives at the moment with youngremember portables out near the oval when I first ones around and, as a family, Johncommenced.We have seen upgrades and the and I truly feel blessed.additions of the new Middle School, Senior School,library, science centre, 9/10 area, the oval and ofcourse the new state-of-the-art fitness centre.Theupgrades at the Junior School are also beautiful asthese facilities provide a wonderful learning andworking space for both staff and students.Thenumber of students has also increased significantlyduring my time at the school.

19 Owen Davidson as Gomez Addams and Dominique Souter as Morticia Addams with the cast of The Addams Family Right Max Rushton choreographed The Addams FamilyStudent choreographsThe Addams Family musicalA talented dance student took on a Year 12 student, Max Rushton, was given the opportunity leadership role in this year’s senior to showcase his talent, develop his leadership skills and furthermusical The Addams Family when he appreciate the world of Performing Arts.choreographed the entire production. Max said he was honoured to choreograph the musical, working alongside such talented students. Head of Drama, Carroll Byrne, said Max had been indefatigable in his pursuit of flawless routines, bringing the family and ancestors together on the dance floor.

20 Volume 34 Ms Byrne, who directed The Addams Family, saidpresenting a production of this calibre in only fourmonths of rehearsals required preparation, focusand intensive rehearsals. “Our students have risen to this challenge withaplomb and they should be extremely proud of theirhard work which resulted in such an amazingmusical,” Ms Byrne said.

21Opposite pageTop The Addams Familycast on stageBottom left OwenDavidson playing therole of Gomez andShashwat Mittal as LurchBottom right KyraPostlethwaite as anancestorThis pageOpposite The AddamsFamily cast on stageBelow Lochlainn Heleyas Uncle Fester

22 Volume 34Clarendon students bringRomeo and Juliet to lifeEach year, Ballarat Clarendon College “It was a pleasure working with many of the obstacles in the way ofoffers students opportunities to the Years 10-12 students who put in Romeo and Juliet including - Juliet’s fierymaximise their competencies and an amazing amount of effort during cousin,Tybalt; Romeo’s jovial friend,skills in a number of productions, while rehearsals and also at home which Mercutio; and fate itself.” developing a lifelong appreciation of resulted in an exceptional play,” the arts. Ms Byrne said. Head of Drama, Carroll Byrne, “The students did a wonderful job inwho directed the production, said the performing the abridged classic story oftalent on display in this year’s senior Romeo and Juliet set during the 1920s atplay was incredible. Capulet’s Casino, creatively exploring

23 Senior students recreated William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet in March, brilliantly telling the story of the two feuding families – the Capulets and Montagues - whose children meet and fall in love.Opposite page Conor McKenna,standing centre, surrounded bythe Romeo and Juliet castTop left Edwina Eppingstall playsthe role of Juliet while ConorMcKenna performs as RomeoLeft Edwina Eppingstall, CaseyHeley and Kyra PostlethwaiteAbove right Nicholas Barker andAngus Eppingstall in full flight

24 Volume 34Boats named Ballarat Clarendonin honour College celebratedof legendary two legendaryrowing coaches rowing coaches recently, naming two boats in their honour.Coach, Jack Barnett (dec), and Head of Rowing, Ross the Ballarat Clarendon College rowing program. He wouldHenderson (1988), were recognised for their outstanding tell us that he always ensured they were well-behaved,contribution to the sport at the boat christenings. well-mannered and always looked their best while representing the school,” Ms Barnett said. Mr Barnett, who sadly passed away in 2011, was one of Clarendon’s most successful rowing coaches, winning “As a family, we remember our dad every day - the Head of the Lake on six occasions from seven starts things he said, the stories he told and the wicked sense between 1959 and 1967. of humour he had. It is humbling to know that we are not alone in remembering him and we are honoured that he Fiona Barnett said her father was immensely proud of is also remembered with great respect by the Clarendonhis achievements in rowing, both as a competitor and coach, rowing community.”and he would have been extremely proud of the school’sgenerous gesture of naming a boat in his honour. Mr Barnett’s granddaughter, Abby Halliwell (Year 8), attends Ballarat Clarendon College and hopes to continue “Dad took pride in his success on the water; however, the family’s rowing tradition. he was also proud of the young men that he coached in Jack Barnett’s daughter’s from left, Carey McDonald, Robyn Barnett, Debbie Barnett, Gail Hayes and Fiona Barnett, honour their late father

25Ross Henderson celebrates the newlynamed boat in his honour with hisfamily Karsten, Alexa and Jacinta Mr Henderson, who has coached at Netherway – all people who have his commitment and contribution toClarendon for 18 school rowing seasons had a significant influence on me,” school rowing and long-standing workand held positions at both Rowing Mr Henderson said. within the sport.Victoria and the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS), has also enjoyed Mr Henderson said most importantly Mr Henderson also rowed for exceptional success. During his time as he thanked his family for allowing him the school in the 10ths, 5ths and 1sts,Head of Rowing, Clarendon has won the to do what he loved. coming second in Head of the Lakegirls title of Head of the Lake in 2002, twice. Prior to joining the staff at2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015 and the “My wife, Jacinta, has been unbelievably Clarendon in 2000, Mr Hendersonboys Head of the Lake in 2001 and 2015. understanding throughout my time worked in the Rowing Department as Head of Rowing. Jacinta learnt very at VIS under the guidance of Noel Mr Henderson paid tribute to his quickly that 7pm usually meant 8pm, Donaldson, best known as the coach family, work colleagues and friends as I may have had to wait with of the ‘Oarsome Foursome’. in rowing circles for their support and students to be collected or drive guidance – all of whom have helped boats home from Geelong. Likewise,shape his illustrious career so far. my children, Alexa and Karsten, have been extremely understanding, even “I am honoured and humbled to be at a young age,” Mr Henderson said.sitting alongside names such as BruceSarah, Andy McKinley, David Haymes, Mr Henderson last year received Hugh Morrow, Liz Wilkie and Jack the Rowing Victoria’s prestigious Susie Palfreyman Award in recognition of

26 Volume 34Students rowwith pride atHead of the LakeStrong performances from junior crews showed that the Ballarat Clarendon College rowersfuture of Clarendon rowing is in safe hands. represented the school with great pride at this year’s BAS Head of The Girls 1st crew had an impressive row, but couldn’t the Lake.overcome strong Loreto College and Damascus College crews, with Loreto winning the girls Head of the Lake title for the first time. The Boys 1st crew had a difficult start; however, adiscrepancy in the weighing process resulted in a re-row,where the boys finished second behind the winning StPatrick’s crew. Following Head of the Lake, four crews competed at theNational Championships in Sydney. The Boys 1st crew placed9th after winning the B final, while the Girls 1st crew finished14th with a personal best time. The Year 10 Girls made it to the B final, while the Year 10 Boys improved their timessignificantly in the C final. Above The Girls 2nd crew celebratetheir win at Head of the LakeThis photo Year 12 students, DarcyBarnes and Angus Eppingstall, cheeron rowers at this year’s Head ofthe Lake

27Sport Year 11 student, Fraser Davies, represented the school at the BAS Swimming CompetitionTeam Achievements Outstanding team and individual results BAS Athletics U14 Boys Division A 200m Freestyle Overall 4thBAS Relay - New Record Boys 3rdGirls 1sts Tennis A Grade (Premiers) U15 Boys 200m Medley – New Record Girls 2ndBoys 1sts Cricket Two-Day (Runners Up) U21 Boys Division A 200m Freestyle Years 3-6 Ballarat Primary School SportsGirls 1sts Cricket (Runners Up) Relay - New Record Association (BPSSA) (Premiers)Boys 1sts Volleyball (Runners Up) Joshua Brien – U15 50m Freestyle, U15 50m Butterfly - New Records Outstanding individual resultBAS Swimming Matthew Jenkins – U21 50m Freestyle, Madison Wright (Year 6) won the medalOverall 2nd U21 100m Freestyle - New Records for best overall girl, placing 1st in allBoys 1st Takumi Trevena – U14 50m Freestyle - events (100m, 200m, high jump, tripleGirls 2nd New Record jump, championship sprint and relay).

28 Volume 34 The Years 3-6 athletics teamIndividual Achievements She also won the Women’s U20 compete in the State Swimming 5000m at the Victorian Track and Championships for backstroke.Georgia Amoore (Year 10) was selected Field Championships and was named Angus Lyons placed (2014) 10th in theto represent the Victoria Country Ballarat’s Sportsgirl of the Year. road race and 5th in the time trial of theU18 team at the National Basketball Alistair Forsyth (Year 3) placed 2nd in U23 events at the National Road CyclingChampionships in Townsville. Victoria the U11 boys Victorian Cycling Criterium Championships.Country won the U18 National Championships. Hugh McCluggage (2016) played hisChampionships. Teak Grogan (Year 9) competed in debut AFL game for Brisbane duringJarrod Berry (2016) played his debut Sydney at the Australian Karate Open round three against St Kilda. HughAFL game for Brisbane Lions during to decide the 2017 Australian Champion finished his first game with 13 touches.round three against St Kilda, kicking in the category of Cadet Boys (14/15 year Sacha McDonald (Year 12) has beenhis first goal. olds) +70kg Kumite division. Teak won selected in the Australian U17 netballThomas Berry (Year 11), a Greater through to the semi finals, winning team. She also represented Victoria Western Victoria Rebels player, has been the final by four points to nil. in the Under 17 team at the Nationalselected in the U18 Victorian Country Lucas Hamilton (2014) placed third in Netball Championships and was football team. the U23 criterium of the National Road named Vice Captain.Annie Blenkiron (Year 9) came third in Cycling Championships. He also placed Stewart McSweyn (2013) came 53rd inthe Carman’s Run in Melbourne in the second in the MARS Cycling Australia the World Cross Country Championships5km event for 13-18 year olds. Annie Road National Championships U23 held in Uganda.finished the course in 22.38 minutes men’s criterium. Lucas is riding in the Jesse Norton (Year 9) finished 3rd in theand received her medal from Australian Green Edge development squad in 2017. school boy division of the National Roadchampion, Raelene Boyle. Sophie Hawker (Year 3) placed third in Cycling Championships.Katherine Dowie (Year 12) came 3rd in her age group in the BPSSA Interschool Indi Officer (Year 7) competed at thethe National U20 3km Steeplechase in Cross Country event. Victorian Interschool Equestrian StateSydney. Katherine is currently ranked Hugh Jackson (Year 4) qualified to Championships. inside the world’s top 40 in her age compete in the State Swimming Tommy Sutcliffe (Year 4) placed third inbracket for the 2000m steeplechase Championships for state backstroke his age group in the BPSSA Interschoolafter setting an international and freestyle. Cross Country event.benchmark time of 6:55.91 minutes. Paige Livingston (Year 6) qualified to Fred Valpied (Year 6) won his age

29 The Years 3-6 swimming team Year 11 student, Jelena Black, starts well in a sprint on the trackgroup in the BPSSA Interschool Cross Country event.Katrina Werry (2011) has been selectedto represent the Australian SeniorRowing Team that will compete in theWorld Cup 2 and 3 events in Europebefore heading to the USA to race in the World Championships.Liam White (2013) placed 13th in theelite criterium of the National RoadCycling Championships and was right inthe mix of the final sprint against someof the very best riders in the world.Nicholas White (2015) won themountains classification in the U23division at the National Road CyclingChampionships. Nicholas also rode thequickest time in the Melbourne toBallarat annual bike ride earlier this year.The following relay teams have qualifiedfor the State Swimming Championships.Year 5 boys - Charles Chandler, JamesForsyth, Jock Reid and Mason Young.Year 5 girls - Lana Blunden, Demi Candy,Imogen Clarke and Lexie Young.Year 4 boys - Charlie Eckel, AlistairForsyth, Hugh Jackson and Max Mason.

30 Volume 34Auxiliaries Ballarat Clarendon College’s auxiliaries haveproviding continued to provide valuable support to theopportunities school community this year, creating opportunities for students to further develop their skills and competencies. So far this year, Friends of Performing where parents and students could build new friendships.for students Arts hosted an Autumn Ball in April, allowing music students to play live in The events mentioned above are only a highlight of the year so far,Rtoedcevoeglonp itionfrontofalargeaudience,whilealso auxiliaries assist with many events raising funds for new equipment. throughout the year. More photos The 1920 Club provided tremendous will appear in the December issue of ringaroo.othfeircsokinllstributionassistance at rowing camps earlier this year, giving students the To become involved, please email opportunity to refine their skills and [email protected]. technique on the water. au and your email will be forwarded The Parents & Friends Association to the relevant auxiliary president. hosted the Year 11 Presentation Ball in May, while the Junior School Parents Group hosted a successful welcome picnic at the beginning of the year

31Opposite page Performing Arts Leader,James Harman, plays at the Friends ofPerforming Arts Autumn BallTop Girls practise their strokeson the waterLeft Board Member, Andrew Kinnersly,with his wife, Heather, at the ballAbove Organisers of the Friends ofPerforming Arts Autumn Ball, FoPAPresident, Judi Eppingstall, andChristine Heley

32 Volume 3301 Lysbeth Krabbe02 Clarendon PLC Boarderspicnic at Creswick03 The Undertaker’s Wife04 Ballarat College andClarendon PLC silverserviette ringsGifts toClarendon 01Thank you to the following people Bailey, Liz (1953) before returning to Skjern, Denmark.who have generously donated items to Formal photographs (mounted, named/ Lysbeth is now married to Rev. Mortenour collection in recent times. Many of signed and published in The Touchstone Krabbe and has four children. Lysbeththese items have been catalogued 1952) Probationers 1952 and House was hosted by Sandra and Alan Ballardto the Museums Victoria database Prefects 1952. and Carolyn (Hillman) (1960) and AlanVictorian Collections and can be Informal photographs (named) Bethune. Photograph shows Lysbeth inviewed at victoriancollections.net.au Clarendon PLC dance 1951, Clarendon national costume presenting a Danish PLC Boarders picnic at Creswick 1948 porcelain plate to Principal, Ron Horner, In the following notes, the initials and a group of three. from the Mayor of Skjern, Denmark. BC stand for Ballarat College, CPLC for the Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies Ballard, Sandra (1960) Cutter, Margaret College, and BCC for our present school. An intriguing collection of informal Items comprising the Albert Telfer photographs and newspaper clippings White (1914) Collection including his Peer years (ie the year the peer group including but not limited to: trench shovel, a German bayonet, Thewould have completed Year 12) appear Named CPLC staff photograph ~1969 ANZAC book, ANZAC commemorativein brackets after names. Photographs from the 1996 Junior medallion, Death Plaque issued to his School Art Show in Watson Hall. family, mother’s and widow’s badge,These notes were compiled by Photograph and update on Lysbeth various photographs (includingArchivist, Heather Jackson. Krabbe (Seindal) (1981-1982) the portraits), correspondence and related school’s first exchange student. documentation. Affectionately known as ‘Libber’, she Items from the Albert Telfer White excelled at sport, played trumpet and Collection were featured in the archives bass drum in the school band, achieved exhibition One Minute’s Silence held in academically in her second language the Fraser Library in April 2017. and was awarded full school colours Following this exhibition, Robert

02 33Lingham, nephew of A T White (1918), 03generously donated Albert’s 1914-15 star. 04This is one of four medals awarded toAlbert. The 1914-15 Star was authorisedin 1918 and awarded for service inspecified theatres of war between 5August 1914 and 31 December 1915.Draffin, Kaye (1960)Clippings and photographs from the1950-60s pertinent to Clarendon PLC.Larwill, Beverley (1949)Coulter Cup presented to Beverley in1950. Card accompanying cup reads,COULTER CUP / High standard in workand / sport and for character and /qualities of leadership / Beverly John /Gift of Mrs P Sutherland.Llewellyn, BillOld Collegians Association records -property of Bronwyn Llewellyn (1975).

34 Volume 34 05 One Minute’s Silence exhibition 06 Rowing Sixth Crew 1961/196005Nash, CarolineItems comprising the W Mick UArmstrong (1944) Collection includingbook prizes, correspondence,documentation and photographs.Netherway, Andrew (1978)School blazer worn by Anne Rothman(Netherway) (1972) in Grade 3, 1963.Nulty, Joan (1953) 06 Loveland, Bruce Novel authored by Val Case (Fraser) Original copy in original envelope of(1960) and titled The Undertaker’s Wife. Tippett, Patricia (1961) handwritten reference by Principal Menu/Programme - Valedictory Thwaites for Winston Loveland (1936).Ramsay, Shirley (1946) Dinner H Godbehear. Sepia-toned photograph, mounted Three book prizes awarded to Programme - Celebrity Concert on card of Ballarat College wholeShirley Ramsay and five book prizes and Official Opening Ballarat school 1935. awarded to Margery Ramsay, (1940) College Centenary. Digital copies of an inscribed envelopeincluding a three volume set for Documentation/testimonials dated July 1936 and two pages of cashDux of School 1940. relating to E John T Tippett (1917). book entries. A book prize awarded to Robert Ramsay (1944). Willey, Alan (former staff) A Ballarat College silver serviette ring Photographs of Rowing Sixth and a Clarendon PLC silver serviette ring Crew 1961/1960 and staff/studentengraved ‘MARGERY RAMSAY/From/ J.B.” entertaining May 1961.

35Archives connecting withcommunity through VictorianCollectionsThe school’s Department of Archives has been uploading Late last year, the school was contacted by Cathy Sedgwick.records of significant items to Victorian Collections since Cathy is researching the 2568 World War I servicemen and2010. Victorian Collections is a showcase of cultural artefacts women laid to rest in United Kingdom cemeteries. Cathy hadheld by hundreds of organisations across Victoria. You can noted our Victorian Collections entry for Lieutenant Wilfredview items from the school archives by searching Ballarat Gordon Salmon (Ballarat College 1910-12) and requestedClarendon College at www.victoriancollections.net.au permission to use the photographs of his ‘Dead Man’s Penny’ and letter from King George V, official AIF portrait and RoyalThis is the first time items from the school’s private collection Flying Corp wings on her website.have been made available outside the school community.Consequently, fascinating connections are being made While waiting for our response,Cathy was contacted by a womanbetween interested individuals, community members and in New Zealand who, seeing the entry on Cathy’s website, askedexternal organisations. if Cathy could put her in contact withWilfred’s family.She wrote…During WWI, my grandmother worked her autograph book. It was falling One of the ladies at the museumat the Royal Woolwich Arsenal in to bits, so I had it rebound and then asked me if I had ever tried to contactLondon where they made shells and put it away in a drawer. In 1977, any of the family, who might like abombs during the WWI years. She I emigrated to Australia and, in 1987, copy of the poem. Thus my journeywould have been in her early 20s then. I moved to NZ and my grandmother’s began and seemed to end when IDuring that time, she started an book came with me. posted my message on the Veteran’sautograph book and friends and Affairs Noticeboard. However, yourcolleagues wrote something inside. Last year, our museum in Napier email has sparked hope thatOne of the poems written was in opened a display to honour all who Lieutenant Salmon’s family maymemory of Lieutenant Wilfred fought for our freedom during WWI and like a copy of the poem. I know ISalmon. It was written by another my grandmother’s book is part of that would if he was a member of myairman whose name will be on the display. It is showcased in a glass cabinet family. It would also be great if youend of the poem. displaying the poem written in memory could place it on the website; it and honour of Lieutenant Wilfred needs to be remembered. When my grandmother passed Graham Salmon, who was shot downaway, my father (her son) gave me during the raid on London on 7 July 1917. When the school contacted Wilfred’s family, they were very exhibitions, displays at reunions and other significant events,pleased to give permission to Cathy Sedgwick to use material we continue to tell our story.on her website and were grateful to receive the poem. To donate school memorabilia, please contact our Archivist, The school’s Department of Archives exists to document the Heather Jackson, at [email protected] and development of the school for present and futuregenerations. Through Victorian Collections, internal

36 Volume 34OldCollegiansNewsThese notes were compiled by Heather Deaths and Angus (2011), Alex and Izzie; son Jackson and Renae Nolan with assistance of Alexander (1920) and Jean Clarkefrom Di Hook.They include news received Where the information is known, (Leishman) (1926) (both dec) andfrom December 2016 to May 2017. notification of the death of an Old brother of John (1956). Alistair boarded Collegian will include the name of the at Ballarat College 1944-1951. To ensure information is published, spouse, the names of all children, please notify the school of any death, but only the names of grandchildren Alan Harold Davidson (1952) on 30engagement, marriage or birth. if current or past students. November 2016. Husband of Marlene,Personal-information updates are father of Barry, Jan and Debbie; brotherpublished as space permits. Obituaries Winston Edward Loveland (1938) on of Ian (1951). Alan attended Ballarathave been provided by family 17 January 2017, husband of Lilian (dec), College 1948-1950.members. father and father-in-law of Beth and Bill, Bruce and Kate, and Jill. Winston Eve Mary Corbett (McLennan) (1955) Peer years (the year the peer group attended Ballarat College 1932-1936. on 24 March 2016, wife of Max; sister would have completed Year 12) appear Winston’s life story is featured on of Sandy. Eve boarded at Clarendon in brackets after names. page 14 of this issue of ringaroo. PLC 1951-1952. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Barbara Lilian Thompson (Walter) Colin John Winnell (1961) on 28 Januaryreaders are warned these pages may (1946) on 25 December 2016, wife of 2017, husband of Marlene. Colin attendedcontain names and images of deceased Barry (dec), mother of Suellen, David Ballarat College in 1958.persons. and Andrew; sister of Leila Guymer (1940) and Elinor Stanley (dec) (1942). Murray James Collins (1962) on 6 Additional Old Collegians Barbara boarded at Clarendon PLC August 2016, son of Dave and Ivy (both news can be found 1941-1946. She was Head Prefect, deceased), brother of Dorothy (dec) and on our alumni website Kennedy House Captain and winner of Don. Murray attended Ballarat College alumni.clarendon.vic.edu.au the Coulter Cup in her final year. A very 1960-1962. competent sportswoman, Barbara was the ‘go to’ person if any sporting team Matthew Edward Powell (2002) on 5 were short of players! Barbara excelled February 2017; son of David (1973) and in all areas. The Coulter Cup was Lorraine, brother of Robert (2003) and awarded annually to a girl holding the Emma. Matthew attended the school leading place in ‘work, sport and above 1993-2000. all moral character’. Barbara went on to study music at the Melbourne Thomas David Nugent (2007) on 20 Conservatory of Music and played November 2016; son of James Nugent tennis for the University of Melbourne. and Diane Gibney, brother of Libby Barbara was an appreciated member of (2005). Thomas attended the school the Stawell Old Collegians group and 1999-2007. will be missed by all who knew her. Hayden Dean Tolley (2016) on 27 Alistair George Clarke (1951) on 8 January 2017; son of Lee-Anne and Neil December 2016; husband of Cynthia, Tolley, brother of Frazer and Davis. father of Sally Neilson (1978) and Alistair Hayden boarded at the school 2013 – (1976) and grandfather of Sam (2010) 2016. A service in his memory was held at the school on Friday 10 February 2017.

37 01 03 02 01 David Dyer 02 Matthew Powell 03 Hayden TolleyA. David P Dyer (Principal 1960-1966) Ballarat a culture of strict Presbyterian Ryder Cheshire Foundation andObituary supplied by daughter, driven rules and expectations, such as Community Aid Abroad (now Oxfam).Elizabeth Fahie. the prohibition of boarders playing sport on Sundays, many of which During these years, the Headmaster’sDavid Dyer, Headmaster of Ballarat he challenged head on. He also residence was ‘Dumbarton’ in SturtCollege from 1960 to 1966, died challenged some of the barriers that Street and living ‘on site’ meant thatpeacefully after a short illness on 19 had historically existed between Heads family and professional life were deeplyNovember 2016. His funeral was held of other independent schools - Catholic entwined. Staff members recruitedseveral weeks later at St Carthage’s and Protestant - and between from overseas and their families livedChurch in Parkville. non-Government and Government with David and Betty and their systems. Ballarat College enjoyed a children, whilst more permanentDavid was born on Easter Sunday particularly close relationship at that accommodation was found for them.in 1927, in Giggleswick Settle, the time with the girls’ school, Clarendon, Council meetings were held in thesecond child of Marjorie and Arthur, and he worked closely with then dining room of Dumbarton (with Bettya Headmaster and World War I veteran. Headmistress, Miss Margaret McPherson. expected to keep the children quietAt the end of WWII and following a and serve supper at a designated pointperiod in the Fleet Air Arm of the Navy, The young Headmaster stepped into in the proceedings) and the childrenDavid attended Brasnose College, his new role as very much a ‘hands on’ enjoyed the extended ‘playground’ ofOxford, where he read English and leader, focussing immediately on such the school grounds in their adventuresHistory. He left for Australia in 1951 essentials as would improve the school with the children of staff, who livedas a ‘ten pound Pommy migrant’ and amenities for both boarders and staff. within other parts of the school.taught at St Peter’s College Adelaide, In 1962, the E.D. Mackinnon Buildingwhere he met and married Betty was opened by then Prime Minister, Leaving this close and caringMcFarlane. In August 1960, David Sir Robert Menzies. David had a community was a wrench for thewas appointed to the position of determined streak that identified a family, but in 1966 David was appointedHeadmaster of Ballarat College, problem and doggedly saw it through to the position of Head of Camberwellwhere he remained for 6 years. to resolution. Contrary to the advice of Grammar School in Melbourne, where locals, he commissioned the replanting he remained until 1987. In retirement,Ballarat College of the early 1960s of a sports ground in the middle of he and Betty returned to live inwas a regional boarding school that summer and defied the elements Buninyong and subsequently Ballarat,had been hit hard by the downturn to ensure its successful growth by where they remained for 27 years,in the rural economy. On his arrival personally moving watering systems rekindling old friendships and engagingat the school, David and his family every two hours, setting his alarm to in social justice efforts anew includingexperienced the warmth of a get up during the night. In 1965, David work with the community’s homelesswelcoming community that offered and members of the school council and support of asylum seekers andlifelong friendships, kindness and toured much of the Western District, refugees. David was a foundingsupport. The friendliness of Western gathering support for the school’s member of the Ballarat branch of theDistrict farmers, parents of boarders, Centenary Building Appeal. David’s Asylum Seeker Support Network.who would visit with produce from strong commitment to social justicetheir properties, to talk about their was evident even as a young man and David’s contribution to education boys and with invitations to visit he became personally involved with did not end at the front gates of thewith his family, was overwhelming. and led the school’s support of the school and, through his involvement However, David also encountered in on a range of government appointed

38 Volume 34 committees during the 1970s and career, he developed a new way to use are based on feedback from 1980s, he was awarded an Order of soil tests in agriculture and worked as supervising senior doctors, along with Australia medal in 1983. After his an expert witness in agriculture and the intern’s input into the hospital and retirement, David continued to environment. Recently, Robert ability to go above and beyond. Damian participate on school councils and developed an interest in aviation which plans to stay on in Ballarat next year as boards (including the Clarendon led to an Australia-wide business in a surgical resident. College Council) and became a five Australian states and involvement mentor for young Principals and in the investigation of aviation Matthew Nigro (2007) has been those aspiring to positions of incidents and accidents. recognised for his hard work and leadership. Throughout his life, David dedication by winning a student award retained an unswerving belief that Jessica Downey (1997) is the Planning at the Ballarat Base Hospital. The educational opportunities must be and Coordination Manager at Wengfu award also recognises Matthew to be just, inclusive and open to all and he Australia and lives in Melbourne with at the top of his clinical school. worked tirelessly to achieve this. her husband, Ivan, and daughter, Tilly. David was also focussed on the most Jorden Heys (2012) recently graduated important relationships in his life, Amy Maiden (1997) is returning to from The University of Melbourne with with his wife of almost 59 years, their Australia after a decade in London. She a Bachelor of Music (Hons) majoring in children, their partners and is currently the General Manager and composition. He has recently been grandchildren. Co-CEO of the Australian Theatre for awarded a commission from the Young People (ATYP). In 2016, Amy Melbourne Conservatorium of Music At his funeral service, his great accepted the Helpmann Award for best and Melbourne Recital Centre for a friend, Father Bill Edebohls, reflected touring production for their play chamber work to be premiered in 2018. that “David was the man he was Sugarland. Amy started 2017 by taking because he lived and died giving a two scholarship winners to Los Angeles Todd Jacobsson (2012) has been cast in damn.” He is forever loved and to represent ATYP at G’Day USA as part the Australian production of The Book remembered by his wife, Betty, of an initiative she formed with Rebel of Mormon. children, Elizabeth, John and Sarah, Wilson and Rose Byrne. and seven grandchildren. Dale Hinkley (2013) was awarded a Amy Garner-Buchanan (2003) has Rural Finance Scholarship to assist himEngagements recently moved to London to study a with his agriculture studies while at Masters in Classical Acting at the university. Dale is studying a BachelorHamish McGregor (1987) to Kirsty Villis London Academy of Music and of Agriculture at the University of Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Later this year, Melbourne. His degree major isAnthea Richmond (1994) to Michael Quinn she will perform for agents in London, Agriculture Science, focusing on plant New York City and Los Angeles. and soil science, and includes timeBirths studying at the Dookie campus. The Chris Tobing (2003) co-founded scholarship has also helped Dale crossHollie (Troon) (2003) and Dallas Doolan NusantaRun in 2013 with Jurian Andika paths with chief executives, grain- a son, Ziggy William by running 53km from the National brokers and insurers. After his degree, Monument (Monas) in Jakarta to the Dale hopes to forge a career inWhat are they doing now? Bogor Botanical Garden in Bogor, West agronomy, while continuing to help on Java, raising $13,000. Late last year, 200 his parents’ farm.Robert Cumming (1966) has runners ran a 145km route, Cirebon toundertaken an agricultural career, Purwokerto, raising money for the Jenelle Payne (2013) recently graduatedwhich involved research with CSIRO in purchase of a 760-square-metre plot of with a Bachelor of Science at thesoils and agronomy. In addition to land to construct the Intan Permata University of Adelaide and is nowpublishing over 35 scientific junior high school building. They have studying a Doctor of Veterinarypublications, Robert was also the NSW already raised $67,200 so far of their Medicine extended masters degree.director for the Australian Soil and $150,500 target.Plant Analysis Council. In his later Jack Walker (2014) has toured the United Damian Johnson (2007) was named as States with the James Morrison Academy one of two interns to win an award at Orchestra and is looking to study in Texas. the Ballarat Base Hospital for his hard work and dedication. The intern awards

39Kate Douglas (2015) received the Young trumpeter, James Morrison.The course Citizen of the Year Award for the will enable Jack to learn and performNorthern Grampians region. with many other great jazz musicians From top to bottom Rory Elliott, Oliver Coad, including Ross Irwin (The Cat Empire) and Anita Craggs, Chelsea Byrne, Gemma DavidsonAlexandra Moore (2015) was awarded a Morrison himself, as well as study incontract for the 2017 Australian Ballet areas of improvisation and musicology. Six Old Collegians (2016) receivedCompany season. Later in 2017, Jack will musically direct a scholarships at the Swinburne production of Company for University Scholarship presentations Simon McWilliam (2015) has Warrnambool’s Holiday Actors. in May 2017. Vice-Chancellor’scommenced a Bachelor of Fine Arts Excellence Scholarship - Rory Elliott(Dance) at VCA in 2017, after Mira Stephens (2016) has commenced and Oliver Coad; Deans’ Outstandingcommencing a Bachelor of Film and a Bachelor of Music, classical Achievement Scholarship - GemmaTelevision at Swinburne in 2016. performance on tenor saxophone, at Davidson; Science, Technology, the University of Melbourne. Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)Georgia Ballinger (2016), Sammy Mitchell Scholarship - Anita Craggs and(2016) and Beth Tucker (2016) were Lachlan Taylor (2016) was our nominee Brandon Rich (absent at presentation);selected to audition for Top Class Dance for the Senior Student of the Year in and Access Scholarships - Chelseaafter receiving A+ for solos in 2016. the 30th Annual Awards for Byrne and Gemma Davidson. Contribution to Education sponsoredOlivia Cunningham (2016), Rory Elliott by the City of Ballarat and the(2016), Julia Kittelty (2016), Ashlen Australian College of Educators.Plumridge (2016) and Kate Walker (2016) Lachlan has commenced hisall had pieces of art selected for the Next undergraduate medical degree atGen Exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery. Monash University and we wish himNext Gen showcases the very best Art, every success.Studio Art,Visual Communication Designand Media work from the region. Harry Wrigglesworth (2016) hasAshlen’s photographic series, Through commenced a Bachelor of Arts (Audiothe Eyes of a Child, received the Production) at the Australian College ofPhotography award. the Arts. He will be learning about the theory of sound as well as applying thisLouis Edwards (2016) has commenced knowledge in a more practical settingat the Victorian College of the Arts, through studio recording, mixing, andstudying a Bachelor of Music, majoring mastering; running live productions;in Jazz and Improvisation. and manipulating sound in the post-production stage of video editing.Riley Fitzgerald (2016) is starting a The skills he acquires will allow him toprofessional year with the Royal New go on to work in professional recordingZealand Ballet Company. studios, work with musicians or actors in live performance contexts or evenLachlan Mansell (2016) had three work in post-production at studios,on-the-spot offers through auditions such as Paramount Pictures.and is attending RMIT this year.Sarah Perkins (2016) is starting a seniorprofessional year at the QueenslandBallet company.Jack Quail (2016) was accepted into theJames Morrison Academy, a specialistjazz institution led by virtuoso jazz

40 Volume 34Class of 1987 Elena Snow (Lagogiannis) is a Business Natalie Lamont (1996) is Director of Manager at Eva Tilley Memorial Home. Planning and Change Management Fiona Anderson is a supervisor at at Samsung in Europe.Deakin University. Anthony Webb is an accountant at MAS Tax Accountants, Ballarat. Catherine Littlejohn (2013) is an Au PairGillian Block (Bradford) is a Youth in Camden, London.Justice Worker (currently on maternity Class of Clarendonleave) at the Department of Health and Emma Littlejohn (2013) is an Au Pair Human Services. Joan Baumber (Berwick) (1939) recently in Hanwell, London. celebrated her 95th birthday. JoanTania Coltman is living in Melbourne continues to volunteer for her church Phoebe Uebergang (2006) is awith her husband and three teenage as secretary and is still involved in the paramedic at London Ambulancedaughters. U3A (Natural Resources), Independent Service NHS Trust. Retirees and Probus. She has sevenCatherine Faull is a Personal grandchildren and was recentlyAlarm Response Monitor Officer accompanied by her granddaughter at Safety Link. to the Clarendon Ladies Reunion.Michelle Green (Hemming) is an Art Valerie Case (Fraser) (1954) continues toTeacher and VCE coordinator at Ballarat be involved with her church, assistingClarendon College. with the flowers, and also the Campbells Creek Bowling Club.Leanne Keem (Middleton) is anEditorial Production Coordinator at Jan Kerr (1968) is an artist at On theFairfax Media. Tiles Craft.Jennifer Loughnan (Carpenter) is a Frances Lawson (Bell) (1936) was theBusiness Manager at Sacred Heart guest speaker at the recent ClarendonCollege, Yarrawonga. Ladies Reunion. Frances will celebrate her 99th birthday later this year.David Lumsdon is a teacher at BendigoSenior Secondary College. He is taking Dr Christine Tippett, AM, (1963) has2017 off work to travel. been acknowledged by the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, whichKerryn McGillen (Campbell-Jones) is a celebrates the outstandingDirector of Music at Siena College, achievements of women in Victoria.Camberwell. She was acknowledged for her work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. ChristineHamish McGregor is a builder at was the first female president of theMcGregor Building. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians andGabrielle Morrissey (Menzies) is an Gynaecologists in 2006. She helped tooffice administrator at Yu Fish Pty Ltd. establish the Monash Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit in the 1990s andMary-Lou Quayle is a nurse at was the Chairwoman of expert panelNazareth House. on abortion law reform in 2008. In 2010, Christine was made a Member ofJohn Rowland is an army officer with the Order of Australia.the Defence. LondonBronwyn Salter (McBeath) is aRegistered Nurse at Ballarat Health Thomas Crabtree (2006) is a seniorServices. surveyor at Transport for London.Jamie Sleep operates a plumbingbusiness in Ballarat, employing 10 staff.

41Oliver family Sidd Anandfoundation Gayathiri andscholarship Andrew OliverAt Ballarat Clarendon College, “Being able to give back to the Ballarat Clarendon Collegewe believe that inspiring and community is very important to our family. Having such a long historyexceptional teaching and with Ballarat Clarendon College, spanning across three generations, islearning produces extraordinary something special. Our family and our foundation believe that helpingresults. A Clarendon education young people achieve excellence in their education is vital.”provides students withthe knowledge, skills and Currently the scholarship has been awarded to Sidd Anand Gayathiriunderstandings to actively (Year 10) and will support another student in 2018. Sidd was born inparticipate in and make a India and moved to Australia with his family for the educationalcontribution to their world. opportunities offered. His desire to attend Clarendon was inspired byIt is our desire to provide as the school’s excellent academic reputation as well as the co-curricularmany students as possible with programs it has to offer.this opportunity regardless offinancial constraints. “The opportunity to attend Ballarat Clarendon College is very important to me. I’m confident that the knowledge and skills I will We are delighted to announce a learn will set me up for university and career pathways in life. The new scholarship available to students, academic opportunities, which are now available to me, have already established as a consequence of the helped me understand that the Oliver Family Foundation Scholarship generosity of the Oliver Family will change my life. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and I am Foundation. The Oliver Family committed to making the most of my time at Clarendon.” Foundation Scholarship is available to students entering Year 10, who may not The Oliver Family Foundation is looking forward to seeing more have otherwise been able to attend students benefit from the scholarship over the years and passes on without this opportunity. this advice to all students:“Embrace all that this school can offer you.” The Oliver Foundation is chaired The future already looks very bright for Sidd who is adapting to by Andrew Oliver (1970) and members Clarendon life with gusto. “There is so much opportunity to explore of his family. The Oliver family has long and discover new things at this school. I have already found a new historical ties to the school, originating interest in robotics – an exciting co-curricular program with a focus with his father, Geoff Oliver OAM on engineering concepts and programming skills. (1945), his wife, Jill Oliver (1973), and his three children Fiona (2000), Samantha For more information on how to support the school, please visit our website and click on (2003) and James (2007). Our Community or for information on how to apply for the Oliver Family Foundation Scholarship click on Admissions.

42 Volume 34Reunions So far this year, almost 120 Old Collegians have attended our reunions. We love staying connected with our Old Collegians. To ensure you receive news of upcoming reunions, please email [email protected] with your current contact details. 30-Year Reunion, Saturday 25 February 01 02 03 04

43Upcoming reunions 5-Year Reunion Hong Kong Saturday 29 July Thursday 17 AugustLondon Reunion, Tuesday 11 April 01 John Rowland, Jenny Loughnan (Carpenter) and Hamish Oliver 05 Tom Crabtree, Phoebe Uebergang and Sam O’Brien 05 02 Helen Brookes (Schreinzer), Tania Coltman and Ingrid Barry (Rice) 03 Michelle Green (Hemming), Leanne Keem (Middleton) and Eleana Snow (Lagogiannis) 06 07 04 Gayle Bruce, Anthony McDonald, David Lumsdon and Anthony Carter 06 Alan Richmond and Dr Jonathan Ingram 07 Prue Freeman and Deputy Principal Jan McClure 08 Emma Littlejohn, Principal David Shepherd and Catherine Littlejohn 08

44 Volume 34Reunions Bangkok 20-Year Reunion Saturday 19 August Saturday 26 August Clarendon Ladies Reunion, Saturday 29 April 01 02 03 04

45Ballarat College Brisbane 10-Year ReunionSaturday 2 September Saturday 9 September Saturday 14 OctoberStawell Reunion, Wednesday 17 May 01 Beverley Larwill (John), Margaret Read (John) and Deputy Principal Jan McClure 05 Margaret Gorrie (Holcombe), Joan Burke (Cooper) and Robin Wilcock (Phillips) 05 02 Joan Baumber (Berwick) and Claire Baumber 03 Rosie McGregor (Bell), Prudence Ramsay (Bell), Jim Bell and Frances Lawson (Bell) 04 June Henderson (Bowman), Debbie Norton (Adams), Megan Payton (Llewellyn) and Marie Bennetts (Gilmour) 06 Barbara Petrie (Martin) 06 07 and Barbara May (Newall) 07 Robin Wilcock (Phillips) and Dorothy Quick (Phillips) 08 Marjorie Robertson (Phillips) and Janet Cooper (Hucker) 08

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