the ivy
and
the
tower
A publication of The Hamilton and Alexandra College No 56 June 2011
from
the editor
A win in the GSSSA Athletics for the first time in 21 years heralded a wonderful
start to the 2011 year at College. The win was the culmination of some exciting
individual and team performances with College claiming ultimate success in
the Boys’ U21 and U17 and Girls’ U17 age groups as well as the Girls’ Aggregate.
The construction of the new Music and Performing Arts Centre continues to
dominate the physical landscape at College. As the building gradually takes
shape it is clear that the final product will be a world-class facility for the
teaching of Music, Drama and Hospitality. It will also provide an outstanding
venue for conferences, large meetings and College reunions. The building will
be officially opened in August.
This year our Old Collegians will gather for four reunions: the biennial 40+-Year
TurnBackTime Luncheon as well as the 10-Year (Class of 2001), 20-Year (Class of
1991) and 30-Year (Class of 1981) reunions (see page 14 for more details).
We are excited about some recent initiatives – our online alumni directory
and Facebook page – aimed at improving communication between the
College and our past students. We hope you enjoy the significantly increased
amount of Old Collegians’ News in this edition as a result (see pages 11-14).
Please send us your news via our alumni directory – go to the login portal
on the home page at www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au
Our 2010 Year 12 students performed admirably to produce outstanding VCE
results (see page 4), with a staggering 96% receiving their first round offer for
a university place.
With the completion of the Music and Performing Arts Centre later in the year,
the first school production to be performed in the new Centre and a music trip
to Tasmania in July, we have much to look forward to once again as College
enters another exciting decade.
CONTENTS
02 / from the editor
03 / from the principal
04 / vce results
05 / destinations
06 / student leaders
07 / new staff
08 / student news
09 / from the archives
10 / community events
11 / community news
Front Cover Photo
The 2011 Boys’ First Rowing Crew preparing
for a training session on Lake Hamilton
Photography
Jen Hutton, Liz Crothers (Bold Communication),
Kristen Waldron, Jane Horne
Produced by
Bold Communication
Printed on
100% recycled paper
Jen Hutton
Director of Community Relations and Development
The Music and Performing Arts Centre – development as at April 2011
02 / from the college
from
the principal
Principal Bruce Simons discusses the progress of MPAC with (L to R) Sam Pitt (Year 12),
Madeleine Stratmann (Year 10) and James McClure (Year 10)
Bringing Vision to Reality
Ordinarypeoplebelieveonlyinthepossible.Extraordinarypeoplevisualisenotwhat
ispossibleorprobable,butratherwhatisimpossible.Andbyvisualisingthe
impossible,theybegintoseeitaspossible.Cherie Carter-Scott
At the end of a busy school term, people regularly comment that it is a time to wind
down. Of course, there is truth to that; it gives us the opportunity to spend more time
with family and friends, enjoy a few sleep ins and have fewer phone calls. The school is
very peaceful during the holiday period!
The quieter time also provides an excellent opportunity to dream and plan.
Thegreatestachievementswereatfirst,andforatime,dreams.
Theoaksleepsintheacorn.James Collier
Along with the Head of Middle Years Mrs Julia Winter Cooke, I recently attended
a conference titled OurSchool,OurFuture, facilitated by several renowned educators.
It focused on building innovation, moving beyond strategic planning to strategic
navigation and recognising the skills and capacity we are trying to foster in each child
that will prepare them to be the leaders and problems solvers of the 21st Century.
Already acknowledged for being a leader in school innovation, we strive to become
a school that aspires not only to best practice, but nextpractice.
Then, by casting back in steps to 2011 . . .
What should we be doing right now to
bring this future picture to reality?
At the conference, we worked to articulate
the picture of The Hamilton and Alexandra
College in 2020 and 2030. We worked to define
our future-focused school, identifying the
capabilitiesandcapacities we aspire to nurture
in our students, our staff and our community.
Having further established the vision of what
we want and need our school to look like in
2011 and beyond, we are better equipped to
navigate our current 2009-2014 Strategic Plan,
appropriately titled BuildingCapabilityand
Capacity: we are able to cast back, connecting
the future and present, so we can build and
innovate for the exciting journey ahead.
Over its 140-year history College has consistently sought to reinvent itself, mindful to
offer something beyond the norm, but always with an eye (or two) on how to broadly
nurture the precious people we work with. This caused me to imagine looking through
a window and experiencing our school in the future, 5, 10 and even 20 years from now . . .
What would we want to see?
How would our classrooms look?
Bruce S Simons
Principal
How would teaching and learning occur?
What skills would we seek to instil in our children to prepare them for the next
generation of work and indeed to solve the intractable problems of the 21st Century?
What resources would we need to enable and lead changing paradigms?
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vce
results 2010
2011 College Scholars: Laura Doeven (99.3), Hannah Wootton (98.25), Eloise Noske (97.05) and
Conrad Hamill (98.5) with Principal Bruce Simons, Hugh Delahunty, Dr Geoff Handbury AO,
Rev Isabel Thomas Dobson (Moderator of the Uniting Church) and Rev Peter Cook at the
College’s 12th Annual Scholars Assembly held in February. Absent: Belinda Fielke (Dux 99.4)
and Yvonne Yu (95.3)
2010 Dux Belinda Fielke with Principal Bruce Simons
Outstanding Results
The College’s VCE results were again outstanding. Our staff and students are to be congratulated on
these fine results. Many of the high achieving students held significant leadership positions and were
heavily involved in Music, Sport, Drama, Public Speaking and Debating throughout the year.
Highlights
All 62 students in the cohort were awarded their VCE, with 21% of students achieving an ATAR score
of above 90, placing them in the top 10% in the State.
5 students finished in the top 3% in the State.
The College’s median ATAR was 80.
Overall Performance of College Students
3 students achieved a perfect 50 study score in Physics, Geography and Further Mathematics.
6.6% achieved an ATAR above 98.
8.2% achieved an ATAR above 97.
9.84% achieved an ATAR above 95 (6 College Scholars).
21% (13 students) achieved an ATAR above 90.
48% achieved an ATAR above 80.
The College’s median ATAR was 80.
12.46 % of all study scores were above 40.
College Scholars
Congratulations to all students who were formally inducted as College Scholars at the 12th Annual
Scholars Assembly held in February 2011.
Results
Dux Belinda Fielke 99.4 (placing her among the elite students in the State), Dux Proxima and
School Captain Laura Doeven 99.3, School Captain Conrad Hamill 98.5, Prefect Hannah Wootton
98.25, Prefect Eloise Noske 97.05 and International Prefect and SRC President Yvonne Yu 95.3.
Destinations
Our 2010 Scholars received the following tertiary offers:
Belinda Fielke
Laura Doeven
Conrad Hamill
Hannah Wootton
Eloise Noske
YvonneYu
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Bachelor of Science Scholars Program (Monash University)
Bachelor of Science (The University of Melbourne)
Bachelor of Advanced Science/Medicine/Surgery (The University of Sydney)
Bachelor of Arts (The University of Melbourne)
Bachelor of Arts (The University of Melbourne)
Bachelor of Arts (The University of Melbourne)
destinations
Areas of Study
Health and Sport
Science
Arts
Education
Apprenticeships
Engineering
Agriculture
Marine and Environment
Information Technology
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Institutions
The University of Melbourne
Deakin University
La Trobe University
RMIT
Swinburne
Monash University
ACU
University of Sydney
South Australian Universities
Regional Universities (Ballarat, La Trobe Bendigo, Deakin Geelong)
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A variety of exciting post-secondary destinations characterise the choices of the 2010
Year 12 students. Their outstanding results have enabled them to begin their future
career “journey of a thousand miles” (Confucius). The students selected a diverse and
challenging range of options and approaches to best meet their individual needs and
goals based on a detailed exploration and research process.
Areas of Study
Many offers were in the fields of Health, Science and Business which are among
the predicted hot job areas in the next decade and beyond. While many students
chose to study generalist degrees (in particular Arts and Science) most students
chose vocational or named degrees. Double degrees were also well represented.
For those students who chose to defer their tertiary offers, overseas tutoring
positions were popular, while other students opted for employment in
communities close to home.
While the majority of students received tertiary offers, there were also students
who were successful in gaining apprenticeships in their area of interest,
particularly in the mechanical industry area.
Institutions
While the two most popular tertiary destinations are The University of Melbourne
and Deakin University, the range of institutions selected shows that our students
consider a wide range of options. 25% chose to study at regional campuses.
We look forward to following the progress of these students as they take up the
challenges of a rapidly changing world, engage in life-long learning, develop an open
mind and take advantage of the opportunities ahead.
Louise Manifold
Head of Career Development
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student
leaders
Profile: School Captains 2011 – Callum Dark and Alice Winter Cooke
In your role as School Captain, what is important to you?
Callum: The opportunity to give back to the school is very important, and to be a role model for the younger students. I remember
back to when I was in Year 7, and I believe that having an older student who is approachable is very important. The weekly meetings
with Mr Simons and Mr MacLean give us the chance to discuss any ideas we have.
Alice: I believe that to respect, encourage and support each student is imperative. Callum and I are positioned as role models, so striving
to set a positive example is vital. In the words of Indira Gandhi, “leadershipatonetimemeantmuscles;buttodayitmeansgettingalong
withpeople”. This simple message highlights the importance of effective people skills and communication and is essential in our role.
What do you bring to the role?
Callum: I like to stay on the same level as the students, as the School Captain is the students’ representative. The students need
someone they can relate to, so that’s what I try to do. Spicing up assemblies is one of the things that I think helps with this.
Make them laugh I always say, it eases the tension.
Alice: During my 12 years at College, I have been on six camps (a total of 50 days!), from canoeing down the Glenelg River to trekking
around the often wet Otways National Park to spending four weeks in China. As a student participating in these experiences, I was
given the opportunity to learn many valuable skills: to show independence and develop communication and leadership skills and to
work within a team to survive the challenges.
What do you find special about College?
Callum: The culture is something quite special. The teachers really care about the students and ‘go the extra mile’ to make sure that
students feel accepted and always strive to do their best in all areas of school.
Alice: College not only provides a stimulating environment in which to learn, it also has an optimistic, happy atmosphere where people
help each other out and support one another.
As School Captains, how would you like to be remembered?
Callum: I’ve found that some School Captains didn’t really involve themselves with the students and so students didn’t know what
they did. I would be happy to be the guy that people say, “remember that School Captain – he was great wasn’t he?”
Alice: As being a positive, influential, helpful leader who strove to achieve her potential.
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2011 School Captains: Alice Winter Cooke
and Callum Dark
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2011 Junior House Captains: (Back Row) Ieva Hampson
(Head of Junior Campus), Sydney Kamerman, Claire Paulet,
Emily Johnston, Nikki Helm, (Front Row) Millie Youngman,
Tom Baring, Sam Rowe, Dylan Cunningham
new
staff
Profile: New Staff 2011 – Penny Callinan and David Wilson
Staff profiles will become a regular feature of the magazine. In this
edition we are pleased to welcome two teachers who are new to College
and to Hamilton.
What do you teach at College?
I am teaching Year 1 in the beautiful Myrniong homestead.
Where were you teaching before College?
I was at Grimwade House (the junior school of Melbourne Grammar) for 10
years where I taught Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 and was a year level coordinator
for a number of years. I have also spent time in Sydney where I taught at
Abbotsleigh (a girls’ school).
What particular skills, experience or interests do you bring?
I love teaching in the early years and am particularly interested in early
literacy and numeracy. Foundation skills are so important as they form the
springboard for a child’s academic development and interest in learning
in later years. There is nothing more rewarding than being involved in a
child’s reading development. It may sound twee, but you really do watch a
child’s world open up when they become a reader and that is very exciting.
I was a nervous maths student at school, so I know how crucial a good
start is to developing an interest in number and problem solving. I am very
keen to develop a love of maths in my students.
What do you find special about College?
The Junior Campus is a really special place to work. I love that the children
all know one another so well. They are a very friendly, engaged and
independent bunch. The regular delivery of farm fresh eggs from my
students is just one of the lovely things that I am enjoying about country
life! I have been made to feel very welcome by all the College staff and I am
pleased to be working with such a professional and enthusiastic team.
What is important to you as an educator?
We need to allow children to develop at their own pace and within a
context that supports the development of the whole person: spiritually,
emotionally, academically, socially and physically. We need to give them
opportunities to take risks in their learning and to explore how they learn
best. Children have an innate sense of wonder about the world and its
possibilities – my role as an educator is to nurture this and to help develop
each child’s potential.
Penny Callinan
Year 1 Teacher, Junior Campus
What do you teach at College?
I am Head of English at the Senior Campus,
teaching VCE English to Year 12 and English to
Years 10, 8 and 7. I am also coaching basketball.
Where were you teaching before College?
My previous teaching post was as the Second
Master (Deputy Principal) at Kelly College,
a co-educational boarding and day public
school (fee paying) in Devon, UK. I was teaching
senior English and had previously been Head
of the English Faculty and a Housemaster.
I also coached the Ists Rugby (Union) team,
cricket and soccer. I have also taught in North
Yorkshire, in a Maintained (government) school
just north of London and in the USA.
How have you found the move and what do
you like about College?
Learning a new educational system and new
terminology has been challenging but also
exciting. I like the school very much and it
is clear it has a forward-looking approach.
I like the healthy blend of traditional values
and cutting-edge innovation. The students
are clearly proud of their school, one of the
real indicators of a school that is flourishing.
Similarly, I am very impressed with the
expertise and the sheer energy and
commitment of the teaching staff and the
tremendous relationship between the
teaching fraternity and the student body.
What is important to you as an educator?
The students should be at the heart of all we
do. At College they are. It is important we
provide opportunities, guidance and direction
to all students to allow each one to achieve
at their optimum level, and to equip them
as best we can for their lives beyond school.
I believe we should be seeking to enthuse, to
challenge and to extend all our students. I am
100% in support of a holistic approach – that is,
offering opportunities not just in the academic
dimension but also in cultural, sporting,
musical, dramatic and outdoor spheres. In a
well organised school with a dedicated staff,
academic and co-curricular achievements
can coexist in harmony. I sense this happens
at College and it is one of the reasons I have
found it relatively easy to settle here.
David Wilson
Head of English, Senior Campus
David Wilson and Penny Callinan
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student
news
Victorious 2011 College Athletics Team
Year 6 students: Sydney Kamerman, Sarah Fenton, Millie Youngman
and Edward Delany at the Victorian State Swimming Championships
Summer Sport
Athletics
The College team won the coveted Grand Aggregate
in the GSSSA competition for the first time in 21 years.
Age Group Champions
Jake Musson – U17 Boys
Sarah Langley & Genevieve Lenehan – U17 Girls
Trent Lenehan – U21 Boys
Swimming
The College team finished 2nd in Grand Aggregate and
won the Girls’ Aggregate in the GSSSA competition.
Age Group Champions
Ashwynn Samrai – U13 Boys
Megan Champness – U21 Girls
Victorian State Swimming Championships
Year 6 students Edward Delany, Sarah Fenton, Sydney
Kamerman and Millie Youngman qualified for this event,
held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). They finished 2nd
in the 9-13 Years Medley Relay and 3rd in the 12/13 Years Freestyle Relay.
Netball
The College U16 Team won the premiership.
Cricket
Angus Boyd (Year 7) won HDJCA U14 Batting Average.
Individual Achievement
Jake Musson (Year 11) finished 1st in 400m hurdles at the Victorian
All Schools Track and Field Championships and was selected to represent
Victoria at the Australian Junior Championships in Sydney.
Anastasia Hamill (Year 11) was selected in the Victorian U17 Netball team
and played at the National Netball Championships.
Worldly Insights
I did work experience at Walt Disney Company in Melbourne in March. I had
so much fun, learnt a lot and got a feel for the way they ran the business.
It was a shock when I first got there because the offices were covered in
posters and teddies of Disney films and characters. I hadn’t expected to
see a giant Mickey Mouse teddy and other characters all over the desks of
the people who work there. I had imagined white walls, dull people, small
offices and coffee, but it was nothing like that.
I did a lot of small jobs: filing, shredding (I wanted to go and buy a shredder
after seeing how much fun it could be), watching movies, talking, flicking
through magazines and papers, sitting in on a meeting and sending some
letters. It sounds hard I know – watching Grey’s Anatomy and Toy Story 3 was
just part of my job.
When sitting in on the meeting I had huge insight into what the business
is like: how they plan and what they can ask for when selling DVDs in stores.
I am so grateful that they let me do this because I got a great feel for the
company and what they do.
Everyone was so friendly and I can’t thank Walt Disney Company enough.
Work experience was a great learning experience for me.
Georgie Gough (Year 10) during her work
experience at Walt Disney Company
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Georgie Gough
Year 10
from
the archives
40 Years Ago (1971)
Official celebrations to mark the beginning of the
centenary years of the Hamilton District and Alexandra
College began on 6 May 1971 with the opening and
naming of the new oval at Myrniong. The Chairman
of the School Council, Rev W McM Speirs welcomed
invited guests. The oval was officially opened by
John Hyde, an Old Collegian who played football for
Geelong in the Victorian League. The guest of honour
was Mr JLC Young after whom the oval was named.
Mr Young assisted with the development of the oval
and played an important part in the establishment
of other sports facilities in Hamilton.
20 Years Ago (1991)
During the weekend of 22 and 23 March more than 500 Old Collegians, staff, family and friends returned
to the school to celebrate the achievement of our 120th anniversary. Students from as far back as 1911
renewed contact with the school and several past Heads returned, including Dr Frank Shann (1945-1950),
Mrs Mary Waters (1962-1971) and Mr John Shilliday (1972-1977).
The weekend involved an old-fashioned sports competition, the school dinner dance and an archive
display organised by Mrs Jan Welsh and Mrs Jocelyn Williams. The weekend’s activities culminated with
an Achievement Dinner enjoyed by more than 200 Old Collegians. Chairman of Council, Mr Richard
Walter announced the decision by Council to establish the Hamilton College Foundation. The Foundation
was launched officially the following year with Mr Mark Brian (1956) Chairman of the Hamilton College
Council 1977-1987, invited to lead the planning committee.
After 17 years of outstanding service to Hamilton College, Mrs Ann Scott retired at the end of 1991.
Mrs Scott was appointed Head of the Junior School in 1974. She was instrumental in seeing that the
Junior School was moved from the present Art and Music Centre to the Myrniong Campus in 1979.
During her time at the Junior Campus, TheVines and Oaks buildings were constructed and a strong
curriculum developed.
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community
events
Principal Bruce Simons with College parents in Shanghai
Staying Connected with our Community
Current College families, alumni and staff have attended and enjoyed a range
of events during the past months.
Principal Visits International Families
Principal Bruce Simons travelled to China and Hong Kong in March this year where
he met with a number of our international families at dinners held in Shanghai,
Guangzhou and Hong Kong. These occasions provide a forum for expanding the
international parent network as well as keeping our international families informed.
At the South East function Nick Baulch (2009), Clive Pinniger,
Director of Boarding Jane Horne, Sue Baulch (Bade 1969) and
Wayne Stehbens
New Year 7 Families Welcomed
Principal Bruce Simons and other members of staff welcomed our new Year 7 families
at a social function held in the Tower building in February. This event provided an
opportunity for new families to the school to be officially welcomed to the College
and to meet other College families.
South East Function in South Australia
A function was held on the eve of the South East Field Days at Katnook Winery in the
Coonawarra. This event is only in its second year and is already a very popular initiative.
Deputy Principal Neil MacLean and Director of Boarding Jane Horne attended and were
delighted to see such a wonderful range of age groups, alumni, present parents and
past College families represented.
At the South East function current parents Tony and Jill Bedworth
with 2012 parents Jill (Francis 1991) and Andrew Hoskyns
Annual Giving 2011
help protect their future
Our children rely on us to protect their future.
We need your help to protect and build their future . . .
Your gift to our Scholarship Fund, Building Fund or Library Fund will ensure that we do.
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community
news
Malcolm Coutts OAM (1981)
Australia Day Honours
Malcolm Coutts OAM (1981)
Awarded an Order of Australia in 2011 for service to children and their families through the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
As part of his work in raising funds, walked the Kokoda Track in April 2007 with 30 men and women ranging from 15-55 years,
raising more than $60,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
News from our Old Collegians
Andrew Waters (1966)
Taught at Wadhurst, Melbourne Grammar School for 2 years following
university. Moved to the UK and worked in London schools until 1999.
Taught at Grimwade Melbourne Grammar School until the end of 1984.
Returned to the UK in 1985 and had many adventures travelling Europe with
Mary (Mary Waters, Principal AC 1962-72). Returned to Hamilton in 1998 after
a gap of 26 years with some great memories. “In the ’60s we students were
sometimes taught in shacks with holes in the roof and open wood fires, but
we had the support of a great generation of parents, friends and staff who
dedicated themselves to our wellbeing and gave us a community. The College
is obviously a fantastic school and I cannot begin to understand the hard
work that has made it so.”
Di Thomson (Lyons 1967)
Living in Bannockburn and working as an integration aide. 2 children: Karen, 36
and Dean, 35.
Alex Burger (1972)
After 14 years in an IT role at Qantas, took a retrenchment package and enjoyed
a 6-month break in 2008-09. Presently working for the Technology Division
of the ABC, managing the Technical Services Department for NSW. Older two
children have started uni, youngest child has started high school and wife
has recommenced her career in environmental consulting. Still enjoys playing
music. Last year made a trip to Europe with some muso friends where they
performed at a Zupfmusik festival in Germany. Looking forward to the next
reunion to catch up with old friends.
Helen Berry (1975)
Living at Aireys Inlet and loves the coastal life. CEO of Bluearth in Melbourne.
Travels to Melbourne or interstate most days and loves her job!
Tristan (Trista) Hamblin (1977)
Worked in the retail industry in Echuca for 26 years. 2 children: Lukas, 21 and
Kate, 15. Ran a beef farm for many years before returning recently to live in
Portland where she now operates her own massage therapy clinic.
Andrew Wight (1977)
Producer and co-writer of the Australian film Sanctum,Andrew’snear fatal
cave diving experiences in the Nullarbor inspired the film. Worked in
conjunction with Alister Grierson (Kokoda) and James Cameron (Avatar,
Titanic, TheTerminator and TrueLies) to produce this epic $30 million 3D
adventure drama.
Andrea Duldig (1983)
Bachelor of Applied Science from RMIT. Presently teaching Mathematics and IT
at a large coeducational secondary school in Cairns. Married with 3 children.
Penny Davie (1989)
Living in Canberra since the beginning of 2008.
Working for the Attorney-General’s Department
as a policy officer in the Human Rights branch.
Married with a son, 9.
Ben Story (1990)
Married Jodie in Port Douglas in July 2009. Proud
father of Jack, born in Paris in July 2010. Spent the
last 2 years living in Paris as EMEA Director for
Chromalloy Gas Turbine, a Carlyle Group Company.
Moving to Holland later in 2011. Still supporting
the Melbourne Football Club!
Jessica Cooke (1991)
After many years of being sensible(ish), having
an early-life crisis and travelling the world. Will
try to be back for the 20-year reunion in October.
Helen Moreland (1992)
Worked in various public affairs roles including
at Racing Victoria and Victoria Police,
for Senator the Hon Helen Coonan when she
was Minister for Communications, Information
Technology & The Arts. Presently the Manager,
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement at
the Victorian Taxi Directorate at the Department
of Transport. Daughter Maddie is turning 12 and
is in Grade 6.
Tim Rippon (1993)
Lived in London over the past 5 years. In May 2009
married Claire Hunter. In September 2010
returned home to Melbourne on a permanent
basis and in late November commenced working
for Deloitte Australia. Living in the Melbourne
CBD and thoroughly enjoying being home.
Andrew Hyslop (1998)
Living in Washington DC at NASA Goddard Space
Flight Center, working on an international space
station experiment to test a host of sensors that
will make it possible for a repair satellite to
automatically fly up to a disabled satellite and fix
it. Completed a PhD at the University of Maryland
in bio-inspired robotics in 2010.
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news
News from our Old Collegians . . . continued
Ben James (1998)
Living in Sydney. Senior Administrator for Thermec Pty Ltd, a commercial air conditioning and mechanical
ventilation business. Marrying Catherine James in November 2011 in Sydney.
Will Gurry (2000)
Working with Mutual Trust in Melbourne as Manager of the Rural Services Division and living in Abbotsford.
Rhys Prestidge (2001)
Working FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) from Perth to the Pilbara (9 days on, 5 days off) as a mechanical engineer at
Rio Tinto Iron Ore for the past year. Prior to this worked for 3 years with Rio Tinto Aluminium in Tasmania.
Rebecca Hill (2004)
Became engaged in January 2009. Studied an undergraduate course in Visual Arts (Graphic Design) and
a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary). Commenced 1st teaching position at Beaconhills College
Valley Campus as the Junior School Visual Arts Teacher in January 2011.
Nick Coxon (2005)
Completing final semester at The University of Melbourne with the final subject Institutions of International
Law (taught in Geneva), followed by an internship with the UN. Currently working for the Department of
Premier and Cabinet (Vic) in policy division. Prior to Christmas, did an internship with the Kimberley Land
Council, working in Native Title Law.
Natalie Roll (2006)
Completed a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Deakin at the end of 2010. Recently appointed
kindergarten teacher at the Balmoral and Coleraine kindergartens.
Rod Evans (2008)
Backpacked in Europe for 6 months after finishing Year 12. In 2010 commenced a Bachelor of Emergency
Health (Paramedic) at Monash University Peninsula Campus. Working for a company called Event Medical
Services Australia while continuing with course.
Alison Rowe (2006)
Recently graduated from The University of Melbourne after completing a Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Took up a graduate position teaching a Grade 3/4 class at St Michael’s & St John’s Primary School in Horsham.
Annabelle Anderson (2009)
Completed a GAP Year in 2010 at Rendcomb College doing various duties including working with the College
Polo team, going on riding holidays to Wales and helping out with the school riding lessons at Talland School
of Equitation. In 2011 accepted from previous qualifications to ride at Melbourne Royal Horse Show. Placed in
the top 10 in the Best Presented, 4th in the Led and 5th in the Ridden sections.
Amanda Archer (2009)
Completed 1st year of Health Science at La Trobe University. Spent December 2010 volunteering and
travelling in South Africa. Transferred to Speech Pathology at Flinders University in Adelaide in 2011.
1 of 5 riders representing Australia in the Interpacific Exchange as an ambassador for the Pony Club Youth
Movement in May 2011.
Victoria Burleigh (2009)
Spent 2010 doing a GAP year at Pinewood School in Wiltshire. Started PE at university this year.
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community
news
Marriages
Deaths
Hamish Bailey (1997) and Kate Moreton on 1 January 2011
Freda Roseneath (Tip) (Melville) Hutton (Cope 1928)
on 3 February 2011
Robert Heywood (1997) and Catherine McInnes on 30 October 2010
Muriel Macgugan (1937) on 27 December 2010
Fiona Frawley (2001) and James Whale on 27 November 2010
Jean Clayton (Fenton 1940) on 3 April 2011
Stephanie Mack (2001) and David Stribley on 16 April 2011
Margaret Murray Truscott (Slattery 1945) on 29 March 2011
Bec Addinsall (2002) and Matt Cameron on 18 December 2010
Andrew Macgugan (2002) and Rebecca Schwarz (past staff) on 2 April 2011
Emily Smith (2002) and Leon Furze on 30 October 2010
Malcolm Warner (1972) on 20 April 2011
Angus Wilson (Year 6 in 2011) on 14 March 2011
John Pascoe (past staff) on 21 April 2011
Jack Stewart (2002) and Connie Ngai (2002) in January 2011
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1. Hamish Bailey (1997): Andrew Mercer (1997), Kate Moreton and Hamish Bailey, Robert Heywood (1997) 2. Bec Addinsall (2002): Matt Cameron and Bec Addinsall
3. Jack Stewart (2002) and Connie Ngai (2002) 4. Emily Smith (2002): Cathy Dyer (2003), Fiona Smith (2006), Ali Smith (2005), Emily Smith and Leon Furze, Steven Wright, Mathew Li, David Shaw
5. Robert Heywood (1997): Brodie De Munk, Paul Simpson (1997), Prue Salter, Andrew Mott (1997), Catherine McInnes and Robert Heywood, Jane Herring, Ben Young (1997), Alice Hall (Baulch 1999),
John Heywood (1993) 6. Fiona Frawley (2001): Isabella Little (flower girl), Felicity Little (Ellis 2001), Sarah Whinney, Fiona Frawley and James Whale, Tom Whinney, Andrew Whale, Thomas Whale
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community
news
Births
Satchell (1984): to Tim and Felicity, a daughter Sophie Eliza on 25 January 2011
Engagements
Whitehead (1987): to Michael and Kobi-Renee, a daughter Luka Adeline Leins
on 13 November 2010 – a sister to Gustav
Christina Burger (1997)
and John Manolas
Edgar (1989): to Andrew and Michelle, a daughter Camilla Katherine on
25 April 2011 – a sister to Arabella and Olivia
Hill (Christie 1989): to Thea and Gary, a son Hugo Felix Christie-Hill on 2 November 2010
Andrew McEachern (1997)
and Priscilla Mackay
Edgar (1990): to Richard and Sardie, a son George Walter on 24 November 2010
Ben James (1998)
and Catherine James
Lazzari (1990): to Mark and Christy, a daughter Phoebe Lynette on
14 February 2011 – a sister to Abby and Louis
Jannine Prestidge (1998)
and Colin Dark
Mayfield (1990): to Brad and Carla, a son Dru Donald Mayfield on
28 January 2011 – a brother to Izack and Austin
Lyons (1993): to Dallas and Lisa, a son Cruz Cooper on 26 October 2010 – a brother to Jett
Marini (Macdonald 1993): to Fiona and Daniel, a daughter Alexandria Miranda Marini
on 30 December 2009 – a sister to Christine and Rachel (5 year-old twins)
John Skermer (1998)
and Jessica Still
Will Gurry (2000)
and Sally-Anne Wilson
Webber (1993): to Bruce and Kate, a son Remy Samuel Reid on
21 March 2011 – a brother to Leon
Josh Vickery (2001)
and Asta Dickenson
Cameron (1994): to Doug and Karley, a son William Jay (Will) on 1 November 2010
Isabel Holmes (2002)
and Rowan Williamson
Basel (Rippon 1995): to Annie and Wally, a son Xavier Basel on 24 August 2010
Yates (1995): to Grant and Ann Marie, a daughter Phoebe Felise on
5 April 2010 – a sister to Hannah and Lucy
Black (1996): to Daniel and Anna, a son Owen William on 9 January 2010
Brown (1996): to Lachlan and Alana, a daughter Elsie Isabella Huntington on
2 February 2011
Lauren Payne (2004)
and Shane Lenehan
Natalie Roll (2006)
and Cameron Templeton
Brown (1998): to Angus and Ali, a son Hamish Ian Macmillan on 9 September 2010
Conkey (Redinbaugh 1998): to Tegan and Sean, a son Han Van Allen in April 2010
Quinn (Funk 1998): to Claire and Paul, a son Jack Francis on 19 March 2011
Yates (1998): to Bryce and Catherine, a son Aston Henry on 31 July 2010
Clark (Livesley 1999): to April and Adam, a daughter Amelia May on 27 November 2010
Comer (Roll 1999): to Kate and Jed, a daughter Charlotte Anne on 12 October 2010
Picken (2004), Nolan (2007): to Liam and Annie, a son Malachy Thomas on
30 March 2011
reunions 2011
10-Year Reunion
Class of 2001
22 October 2011
Lydia Plowright
0438 778 224 or
[email protected]
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20-Year Reunion
Class of 1991
8 October 2011
Jo Frost (Fraser)
0428 585 434
Kristabel Lewis (Schinckel)
0408 104 485
make a date with your classmates in 2011.
30-Year Reunion
Class of 1981
15 October 2011
Susan Chamberlain,
Malcolm Coutts, David Sharp,
Katherine Stevens (Jones)
03 9397 8443
40+-Year Reunion (pre 1971)
Turn Back Time Luncheon
14 October 2011
Music and Performing Arts
Centre (in the new building!)
Jen Hutton 5551 4407 or
[email protected]
community
news
Tip (Melville) Hutton (on the right) with Billy Stewart
(Fraser) at College’s 135th Anniversary celebrations
Angus William Bryher Wilson
Obituaries
Tip (Melville) Hutton (Cope 1928) 1914-2011
Tip attended Alexandra College from 1925-1928 as a boarder. She loved school and
particularly enjoyed sport. During WW2 Tip served as a Voluntary Aid Detachment
(VAD), working at the Heidelberg Military Hospital. Tip married Old Collegian Bill
Melville in 1942. Her 3 children all attended College: Jill Gretton Watson (Melville 1959),
Sally Powling (Melville 1961) and John Melville (1960). During this time Tip was
actively involved in the College and was president of Parents & Friends. Many of Tip’s
grandchildren also attended College: Georgina Ross (Powling 1989), Amanda Mithen
(Powling 1992), Sara Baulch (Powling 1995), James Melville (2001) and Rebecca Melville
(2003). Bill Melville died in 1975. Tip married John Hutton in 1983. Tip will be missed for
her cheery disposition and the interest she always showed in others.
Sally Powling (Melville 1961)
Muriel Macgugan (Black) 1922-2010
Muriel attended Alexandra College from 1932 to 1937. She loved her school days
at College and joined in all school activities with enthusiasm. Muriel worked as
a receptionist in Melbourne after school. She married Don Macgugan after he
had returned from active service in the Middle East and New Guinea and they settled
on a farm at Dunkeld. Their 4 children attended Hamilton College: Ian (1963-64), Helen
(1964-68), Simon (1967-73) and Clare (1972-77). Muriel was very actively involved
in Parents & Friends and the family has vivid memories of the preparations and
cooking for the annual College fetes held in the Town Hall. Muriel continued to have
a strong interest in the College after her children had graduated and her grandson
Andrew attended Hamilton College from 1997-2001. Muriel passed away peacefully
at the Penshurst Nursing Home aged 88.
Heather Macgugan
Angus William Bryher Wilson 1999-2011
The College community was deeply saddened
by the news of Angus’ tragic death.
Affectionately known as ‘Gus’ by his classmates,
Angus joined College in 2008 as a Year 3
student, making the long bus trip from Lake
Bolac each day with younger brother Archie.
Angus quickly found his feet at College.
His friendly disposition and consideration for
others made him extremely well received by
his peers. Angus was a ‘farm boy’ who loved to
ride his horse and the farm bikes, go yabbying
and spend time with his dog, and his broad
base of knowledge and experiences were
valued by his classmates. An accomplished
sportsman, Angus was actively involved
in sport at school – he competed at an
inter-school level in Athletics, Cross Country
and Swimming (Zone and State Championships)
and he played College Basketball, Hockey and
Football. Being a keen Berry House competitor,
Angus didn’t let a broken arm prevent him
from competing in the 100m hurdles event
at this year’s House Athletics! This year, Angus
was awarded the Year 6 leadership position
of Junior Campus Cricket Captain. Angus was
a conscientious and positive student who
showed a determined effort to make the most
of every learning opportunity. Angus will be
remembered for his ‘have-a-go’ attitude,
affable nature, willingness to share with others,
loyalty, sporting prowess, and his ever-present
beautiful smile. He will be remembered fondly
and often by all who knew him.
Ieva Hampson Head of Junior Campus
War Service
College Cook Book
In order to recognise our Old Collegians with post-WW2 active service we would
like to hear from anyone with information so we can update our records.
This is the perfect Christmas gift for family
and friends, and for you! A beautiful coffee
table book featuring the very best of country
cooking will be published in November.
Orders for this stunning book will be available
online at www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au
Contact details
Neil MacLean 5572 1355 or [email protected]
Jen Hutton 5551 4407 or [email protected]
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www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au
The Hamilton and Alexandra College
Chaucer Street Hamilton Vic 3300
PO Box 286 Hamilton Vic 3300
T +61 3 5572 1355
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