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as" SYNOD
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA
DIOCESE OF GIPPSLAND
SECOND SESSION
13 -15 MAY 2011
Drouin, VIC
Section 3Diocesan Organisations - Reports
Issued by the Registrar, Diocese of Gippsland, PO Box 928, Sale Vic 3853
Phone - (03) 5144 2044 Fax - (03) 5144 7183 Email- registrar@gippsanglican.org.au
Website - http://www.gippsanglican.org.au21 April 2011
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SECTION THREE
AN(;LICAN DIOCESE OF GIPPSLAND
SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH SYNOD
2011
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DIOCESAN ()RGANISA TIONS - REPORTS TO SYNOD
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Anam Cara Community
Report to Synod 2011 from Anne Turner (Soul carer)
Sincc my last report to Synod in 2010, there have been significant changes and growth
within the Community.
About the Community, clarifying perceptions
Mission: The Anam Cara Community is a dispersed Christian contemplative community of
prayer and support for the inner journey into God.
Objectives
• The Anam Cara Community will serve God, the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland and
the wider church by:
o Forming a community of individuals (associates) who seck to live thecontemplative life, in all its dimensions;
o Providing resources for individuals, parishes and other groups to support the
inner journey into God;
o Being a community of prayer, worship, the Bible, reflection, discernment,
justice and mutual support.
r .ast year it carne to our attention that there were some misunderstandings about the nature
of the Anam Cara Community. To address this, a definitive statement about the community
was published which the Bishop forwarded to all Rectors and Parish Priests. We have also
recently sent a copy to all parish secretaries for wider parish information. As well as this
publication, an article was written for The Gippsland Anglican, outlining our understandingof ourselves as a contemplative prayer community committed to providing many and varied
ways of making the inward journey, through prayer, study, reflection, silence and stillness.
We draw the inspiration for our journeys from the Bible, the historic tradition, the creeds
and other formularies of the church. Our commitment to the Dioecsan mission statement
and strategy of "making Jesus Christ known here and now through the inward journey and
through the outward journey," remains as a key part of our mission. We are not some "new
age" movement, or only catering for those with a "mystical" bent, but rooted and grounded
in the traditions of the Christian church as well as being open and inclusive in exploring
modern dimensions of faith and spirituality. The Anam Cara Community understands itself
to have a special ministry to those who feel distant from the church, or "on the outside",
and seeks to provide a safe space for everyone to explore the inner journey. We understand
that there will be some who continue to have questions or concerns, and we encourage them
to speak with us in order to learn more about us, and perhaps 'taste' part of our ministry.
A decision was made at the end 01'20 I0 that the leadership team would comprise one soul
carer of the community, gatherers of meeting places and others with specific tasks to be
known as "servant lcadcrs'l.Thcsc leaders continue to meet bi-monthly to pray and work
together for the good ordering of this dispersed community.
We are pleased to have Associate, Archdeacon Heather Marten as our liaison with Senior
Staff, thus keeping all community matters well accountable and keeping the Bishop andSenior Staff well informed.
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The Bishop continues to encourage us as a Community. This last year saw the beginning of
a "Meeting Place' in the Diocese of Canberra - Goulburn. Bishop John liaised with Bishop
Stuart Robinson who has enthusiastically embraced the concept of the Community and the
leader the Rev'd Jeannette McHugh. Bishop Stuart sent out information to his clergy and
an article will appear in the Tri-Diocesan newspaper ofCanberra-Goulburn; Riverina and
Bathurst.
We continue to have several lone Associates around the country and one in London. This
frail aged, faithful, lay Christian leader, finds great sustenance, spiritually, for her journey,
through the Community publications and my regular letters. I have been encouraged to
continue writing personal letters to Associates at particular times in their lives and journeys.
Communications
A new brochure for "Seekers" was produced which gives basic information about the
community - we have taken the liberty of providing each of you with a copy of this
brochure, A more detailed publication for all Associates is in production.
Our chief publication "Waterholcs" continues to be edited by our web servant Colin
Thornby who is always looking for, and willing to receive contributions. We aim to have
quarterly newsletters or more.
For those without internet access hard copies are sent of all publications. The Community's
web site (www.anamcara-gippsland.org) continues to bc well used and accessed, often
bringing new Associates from other parts of Australia, and enquiries from across the world.
Ministries
Every month around the different meeting places of the community, including A'Beckett
Park, quiet days were held, led by Associates using their particular gifts. This year's
programme is well underway. These days are open to ALL whether associates or not. All
days are advertised on the website www.anamcara-gippsland.org, in The Gippsland
Anglican, and via email to associates.
As well as quiet days there are a growing number of small groups regularly meeting around
the Diocese exploring different aspects of the inner journey. There are also regular
occasions of contemplative style worship offered in different parishes.
One new group this last year "The Circle of Friends," a soul friendship group of
"differently-abled adults meets weekly in term time in Sale,
As a community we are encouraging of individual parish days set aside for the inner
journey and advertise them on our website along with the Abbey programme. It is good if
we can know of special parish days so that we can support and advertise.
Within the Community we have several trained Spiritual Directors/Companions/Soul
carers, whose expertise and ministry is invaluable for those seeking a companion for their
own journeys of faith. We encourage all Associates and others to have such a trusted
spiritual companion. This ministry is specialised and the Servant Leaders recognise the
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need for ongoing support and professional development for those engaged in this ministry.
To this end, May 21 st has been set aside for a day in conversation with Ms Cheryl Russell,
the Director of Professional Standards within the Diocese. The Community also aims to
provide ongoing supervision, support and ministry development for those engaged in the
ministry of spiritual direction
The Anam Cara Community continues to actively support the Abbey of St. Barnabas, and
to this end has committed to leading two retreats this year. Jane Macqueen continues to act
as the liaison servant leader with the Abbey and the Community will provide a "praying
presence" at the Abbey from July 4th -16th. During this time the Dean will lead a quiet day.
The end of year service is now well established in the Diocesan Diary on the Saturday
immediately prior to Advent Sunday. Here we can come together as a Community, as we
are able, to welcome new Associates and commission the servant leaders. This last year
"symbols" of membership were set aside at the service and then distributed to the gathered
Associates. As Associates renew their membership so they receive a symbol of
membership. It was good to have Dean Don preside at the Eucharist and Vicar General
Heather, in the Bishop's absence, to preach and lead our time of thanksgiving and re-
commitment.
All costs are covered by the annual subscriptions, with a nominal contribution by
participants of quiet days. Our treasurer, Kate Campbell, does a great job keeping the books
and we are now in the habit of giving a substantial donation at the end of the financial year
to a chosen "cause." This last year $1000 went to the 11 Seeds of Peace Project" Rwanda
just as the previous year a $1000 had been given to the Abbey of S1. Barnabas at A 'Beckett
Park.
Summary
At its heart the Anam Cara Community is one of deep prayer and as individuals and as a
community we hold the whole chureh in prayer as we continue our particular ministry in
providing opportunities to grow more and more into the image of Christ, our true head. and
servant leader par excellence.
FINANCE RE»()RT from Treasurer Kate Campbell
On the following page is the audited financial statement for the Community for the
financial year ending September 2010.
Administration expenses are kept to a minimum and quiet day income is mostly on par withquiet day expenses.
It has been encouraging to have some associates make personal donations to the Abbey of
St Barnabas through the community, adding to the donation from community funds the
previous financial year.
The donation to the Rwanda "Seeds of Peace" project and offering financial support to the
Circle of Friends group were highlights.
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ANAM CARA COMMUNITY GIPPSLAND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
From 1st October 2009 to 30th September 2010
DIOCESE OF GIPPSLAND ADF ACCOUNT 5403150
ANAM CARA COMMUNITY GIPPSLAND Statement of Income and Expenditure
INCOME EXPENDITURE
Balance brought fwd 2,497.26 Worship - organist 80.00
Donations 215.00 Petty Cash Drawings 70.00
Associate Membership 1,240.00 Stationery, Resources, Photocopying 284.09
A'Beckett Donations 125.00 A'Beckett Donations 125.00
Donations 1,214.50
(Seeds of Peace & Circle of Friends)
Trust Interest 89.99 Catering 220.00
Quiet Days 580.00 Quiet Day expenses 561.35
Associate Badges
"Bank" Balance 30.9.10
357.98
1,809.33
$4,747.25 $4,747.25
Balance brt fwd 1.10.09
plus total income
less total expenditure
Closing bank balance
2497.26
2249.99
2937.92
1809.33
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ANGLICAN WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA
Diocese of Gippsland
REPORTTO SYNOD
May 2010 - May 2011
AWA is an Australian wide organisation. Here in Gippsland we continue the aims of AWA and bring
women together from across the diocese in worship, service and fellowship. Our aim is to deepen
the friendship and connections between women from all parishes big and small. All women are
automatically members of AWA and can attend any meeting organised by the organisation.
Our Executive meetings have been held in Rosedale and in Traralgon. We have two members of the
executive who travel from Bairnsdale and we are attempting to shorten their travel, by meeting
sometimes in Rosedale. Our meeting always begin with worship. Our Chaplain Lyndon Phillips has
been a great support in planning the worship for our meetings.
In May 2010 we held a general meeting in Rosedale. This meeting is an opportunity for people fromacross the diocese to meet and decide which mission projects will be supported through the money
already raised from offertories and trading tables from the Deanery Rallies, memberships and
donations given from parishes across the diocese. We gave $10892 divided between 12 different
Mission projects. Our Mission project for 2010 was the Abbey of St Barnabus.
The AWA retreat was held in June at Pallotti College at Millgrove. Rev Anne Turner led the retreat.
This was a time for all to pause, to spend time in quiet. in prayer and reflection. Rev Anne had spent
many hours preparing the Retreat. Each talk she gave was followed by worship. The booklets we
received are a continuing guide to worship. They are an ongoing resource, bringing to mind the
spiritual road we travel with God.
The Annual Bus Trip was held in October. The bus as always was fully booked.
The trip last October was to Lakes Entrance. Jean Hillsley and Anne Connelly led the Bus Trip, which
was planned by Merrill Johnstone and Pat Cameron. As always it was a time of fun interest and
fellowship.
The annual meeting is also held in October at the Cathedral .in Sale. The day began as always with a
Eucharist, taken by Bishop John. The Annual meeting is held in Delbridge Hall. Our President Jane
Macqueen gave her annual report. At the end of the report she informed everyone that she was
stepping down from the President's posltion. Our faithful mission secretary Ethel Armstrong
resigned and everyone thanks her for her many years of service to AWA. Bishop John spoke to the
meeting about the difficulty of finding people who are able to stand for office in AWA. It was
decided to have a small interim committee and spend next year in seeking support from across the
diocese for a new executive committee. Pat Cameron stood in as interim President, Carolyn
Raymond continued as secretary and Denise Rich as treasurer until after the Deanery Rallies.
Our speaker was Pastor Abraham from the Sudanese Church in Moe. He spoke of his own personal
journey from a boy in war-torn Sudan, where death was an every day event, to Australia He had
brought several of the members of his community and the completed the day by singing hymns for
us. This was a moving experience.
The Deanery Rallies were held early in March. We began in the east of the Diocese at Metung, then
Yarram. Our night meeting was at Newborough. Then we travelled on to Korumburra, and finally at
Bunyip. As always we begin with worship. We then had reports from AWA itself asking for support
for the new executive. We had reports from Mother's Union, and our interim Mission secretary. The
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new mission project was announced, we will be supporting the establishment of a new library at the
Newton Theological Training college at Rabaul. Our speaker was Beth Hookey from Anglicord. She
informed us of the work of Anglicord through the descriptions of inspiring women who work
tirelessly for those who are so severely disadvantaged. She spoke of Valerie Browning the director of
the Afar Pastoralist Association in Ethiopia, the director of AI Ahli Hospital in Gaza and the leader for
Anglicord of the Karen people in the refugee camps on the Thai-Burma border. She encouraged us
too to step outside our comfort zone as these women do on a daily basis.
We have decided to cancel the Retreat and the Rosedale meeting for this year due to the small
interim executive.
President
Pat Cameron
36 Henry St
Maffra 3860
Secretary
Carolyn Raymond
PO Box 104
Tyers 3844
Oliver RAYMOND
60 Cooloongatta Drive,TYERS,VIC. 3844
AUSTRALIA.
o liverraymond@wideband.net.au
0411420345
(03) 51 918 343
Int'l 61 351918343
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David Wilcox
Community Development OfficerApril 2011
SYNOD report 2011
Hi from the top of Mount Tassie (actually I am back in my lounge room now but it
sounded good) and it looks much healthier than it did when I started working as your
Community Development Officer back in August 2009.
Nobody seems too sure how many homes were on this mountain before Black Saturday
because there was so much bush here but as houses are rebuilt you start to get an idea asto how populated this mountain was.
For the past 20 months I have endeavored to stand with the people of Callignee and
surrounding district and have only been able to do so because of the generous support of
you and your people. God has been so good as I have seen many breakthroughs in
people's lives as they rebuild physically and emotionally.
Here is a breakdown of some of what has taken place since the last Synod meeting:
• The "Cup of Tea" team and visits have taken up much of my time. The team
has been reduced over time but visits still happen. These visits open up many
opportunities and are very valuable. Also:
• Many local churches and the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland
have helped by supporting us with material goods and financial
assistance.
• Some visits have given us the opportunity to pray with
individuals which is an awesome privilege.
• I am considering reducing visits to essential people who come
in on referrals, thus using the reduced team to maximum effect.
• This is probably a natural flow on effect that would have
happened over time anyway as people move back into their
more "normal" lives.
• Emergencv food relief support has come from the Anglican Diocese of
Gippsland through financial support, from Enjoy Gippsland (formerly Valley
Christian Centre in Morwell) with hampers from their Helping Hand program,
Vic Relief and from the co-operating churches of Churchill with financial
support. The need for this type of support has almost stopped.
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David Wilcox
Community Development OfficerApril 2011
• Much furniture was needed to fit out sheds and after a call went out through
"The Assent" (Sarah Gover) and I spent many hours travelling throughout
Gippsland collecting from very generous people. Many people were helped
with this.
• My time is mostly consumed by one on one ministrv or with couples.
• Some of these are ongoing from the start of my employment.
• Some are new and have come in over the last few months.
December 2010 was my busiest month ever with some work
needed to be done while on leave. Not the best scenario I know
but I have the people's trust (both on the mountain and
Government) and so decided to go see these people rather than
have them held up with other people on leave. They were
serious issues and know I did the best thing I could at the time.
• I was asked by VBRRA to attend a building seminar that was held in the new
Callignee hall and to be available to talk with anyone that needed it. I talkedwith many people over the afternoon and was asked by others to do follow up
visits to their homes.
• Most issues revolve around mental health and people's fears
and concerns about relationships or rebuilding.
• Many of the issues are also about unresolved grief or anger and
have taken nearly 2 years to come out in the open.
• There are many angry men on the mountain and these are very
time consuming visits ~ some are phone sessions only as this is
a very confronting issue for the men and their families.
• The new Callignee complex has been completed and opened by the local State
member Russell North on Australia Day 2011. It was a great day!
• Some fire affected people have been to our home {or a meal. We plan to
continue this as we think it will be very beneficial to some of the people.
• 20 large Christmas hampers were handed out prior to Christmas Day to needy
families and individuals. Support came from the Anglican Diocese of
Gippsland, the Uniting Church in Australia (Gippsland), Enjoy Church
(Gippsland Campus), Vic Relief, David & Barbara Wilcox.Working in partnership with
The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland ami the Uniting Church in Australia.g
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David Wilcox
Community Development OfficerApril 2011
• Some of the "shedded" people are now in nearly completed houses and this has
brought about such an improvement in mental and overall health for them.
• I completed a one dav course on "Alcohol Abuse" in Melbourne. This course is
available for the fire survivors and I will look to where I can use it. Alcohol
consumption has certainly increased since Black Saturday but there is a huge
perception in Australia that if it is legal then it must be ok.
• Only in this past month have some of the "emergency" situations began tosettle down. It has been an enormous task to date and has been some of the
hardest work I have ever undertaken. This will enable me to re-connect with
some of the people who have had to be left for awhile as I dealt with the more
critical situations.
• The two biggest issues and will remain for a long time are the building of
houses and the mental health of people. These are very long term issues for
these fire affected people.
• More free counseling sessions have just been made available as
it becomes more obvious that more mental health support is
required.
• The 12 month "Certificate IV in Christian Chaplaincy and
Pastoral Care" course I am completing will end in July.
• Government had given people living in sheds till March this
year to get started with rebuilding but have extended this till
March 2012.
• There are still at least 25 families living in sheds (still some in
caravans) and there are just so many issues associated with this.
Building restrictions have meant the cost of rebuilding has
increased way beyond what it would have cost to rebuildbefore the fires. Insurance doesn't cover those costs. VBRRA
payments are all but used up getting sheds set up and with day
to day living. This issue alone is causing much stress.
• In one instance all available money was poured into turning a
shed into a home only to be told they might not get permission
to live in it. This situation is being followed up vigorously but I
suspect will be something we face often over the next year or
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David Wilcox
Community Development OfficerApril 1011
so. It will mean putting some pressure on people to decide what
to do and make the necessary plans.
Around last August I began working in partnership with both the Anglican Diocese of
Gippsland and the Uniting Church in Australia. Reports go to both groups and I meetwith both Bishop John and with Rev Tim Angus when necessary. I also meet with Rev
GeoffPittaway (my supervisor) on a regular basis.
Some of the people I see I have seen since starting
this job, some I have just met. Some are grief
counseling issues. Some are life issues. Some are
about health or mental health. Some are marriage
issues and some are just simply walking with people.
Please keep praying for these precious people and
for my work as I walk with them through their
recovery.
Thank you,
David Wilcox
The simple cup of tea is still the best
way to develop relationships.
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CURSILLO
During the last twelve months Cursillo has taken some new initiatives, and has had some
exciting results.
It was with pleasure we saw our Bishop John McIntyre attend Men's Cursillo in Melbourne,and we look forward to his renewed support to Gippsland Cursillo.
In September last year we held the tirst Parallel Cursillos. There were separate teams (or both
men and women, led by Len and Chris Makin. The Cursillos were run at the same time and
place and in general the response was positive.
Most of the activities were separate, but some worship and all meals were together. Itwas
good to sec that the Teams and Candidates mixed well, encouraging and supporting each
other.
We will be holding Parallel Cursillos again next year. It was decided, for various reasons, notto hold Cursillos in 201 1.
During the year, Jodie Pincini and her Team ran a very successful Senior's Day.
Itwas held at St. Paul's Cathedral, Sale.
There were some forty people who attended and enjoyed the time of sharing and fellowship.
It is planned to run another one this year.
The format included two talks based around the thought:-
"There is no use by date with God".
The Scripture reference chosen was Jeremiah 31 :3:-"I have loved you with an everlasting love".
It was Cursillo Gippsland who hosted the National Secretariat meeting in March this year.
There were representatives from many of the Dioceses around Australia present, and it was
helpful to hear the challenges and possible solutions that they were either considering or
carrying out.
We have adopted two ideas from National.
One is a revamp of the Ultreya program which we think will revitalise Ultrcyas.
The second is a Three Day Pilgrimage, which will be run by Cursillo, but open for all whowish to attend.
We are hoping to hold this in September this year.
I must acknowledge the great work of Liz Hall who organised the National meeting, arranged
the venue, co-ordinated transport, and all the meals and general housekeeping tasks, which
led to a smooth running and enjoyable time for all. Thanks Liz.
Co Lay Director
Gippsland Cursillo
Peter Down
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Diocesan Mission Support Group
Report to the 2011 Synod
The Diocesan Mission Support Group ran its first Diocesan function in October 2010. This
took the form of a Mission Expo to which we invited the main Mission Agencies and other
smaller ministries involved in local mission to both speak about their work and to distributeinformation and share with us matters where prayer support is needed. Key Note speaker was
the Rev, Paul Arnott who spoke on the basic principles that should undergird the work of
Missionary Ministry and Mission support.
The day finished with an emphasis on our own Diocesan Mission Support Project - the need to
complete "Gippsland House" - our contribution to "the Seeds of Peace Conference and
Accommodation Centre in Gahini". Since then $50,000 has been raised towards this project
and this May Neville and Lynne Beatty return to Gahini accompanied by Francis McKinlay, a
Master Plumber from Warragul parish, to assist the locals to move the project towards
completion. Lynne and Neville will be in Rwanda for three months and Francis will work there
lor a month.
After the success of the Diocesan Mission Support Day at Sale it was decided that a Diocesan
Mission Rally would be held at the Cathedral on the second Saturday in October each year
with a regional mission support function held in each quarter in one of the three
Archdeaconries.
The first of these Regional Mission Support activities was held in March this year at Christ
church Drouin which provided an ideal venue for a Jazz and Blues Evening featuring BCA
State Secretary Greg Jones and the jazz pianist Bob Sedergreen. During the well received
presentation Greg Jones shared about the current work and special needs of BCA. There was
special interest in the new RCA work being undertaken in semi-urban rural areas which isbearing good fruit. Greg also shared about the widespread personal support work provided by
I3CA in flooded areas.
The South Gippsland Regional Support Gathering will be held at Leongatha with a program to
be arranged by CMS with possible other functions around the Archdeaconry the same week.
The East Gippsland Mission support Rally will be held in early November at Lake's Entrance
with a special emphasis on both our own Koori ministry in Gippsland and the training of
Aboriginal Priests, Deacons and evangelists at Nungalinga College in the Northern Territory.
We are very conscious that a number of parishes do not have active Parish Mission Secretaries
and that advertising for diocesan and Regional Rallies and proj ects get very little mention in a
number of parishes.
Jenny MacRobb
Coordinator
Diocesan Mission Support Group.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
2010 saw Gippsland Grammar finally exceed an enrolment of 1000 across all three campuses.
\VIe started the year with 1007 students and this number steadily increased throughout the year
with us finishing with about 1020. Much of this growth has been at the St Anne's Campus
where the effect of creating a two-stream ELC program some years ago is now being seen. This
program is highly regarded within the local community and has obviously contributed to a more
consistent Prep enrolment now flowing through the middle years of the primary school. The
Bairnsdale Campus has also seen gradual growth and we will be able to add our 71 h class in 2011.
At the Garnsey (Senior) Campus, numbers have held steady, despite a smaller than usual Year 7.
There has been significant interest during the year in enrolment in Years 9 to 11 and this has
contributed to the steady enrolment growth through the year. I suspect this owes much to the
very strong VCE results obtained in 2009.
Infrastructure development has been focused on the junior campuses with the BER funding
allowing the completion of the old Girls Boarding House conversion into classrooms for Years 5
and 6 as well as our Art room. In addition, the old Boys Boarding House has been transformed
into a Music Centre which opened in Term 2. The area outside these rooms has now been re-
landscaped to form a passive area for the upper primary students. The funding also allowed us to
significantly improve the Lorna Sparrow Hall, creating a new entrance and adding toilets and a
function kitchen which will also house the School Canteen.
Meanwhile, the new multi-purpose building at the Bairnsdale Campus had been taking shape and,
despite some fmstrating delays, was finally ready for occupation at the beginning of Term 4. 111i5
wonderful building, which will be named the James Beard Centre in honour of our long-serving
former Principal, contains a Hall, Library and Art room as well as a Music Centre, changing
rooms and function facilities. Itwas a particular delight to 'open' this facility with the Bairnsdale
musical "Pirates of Penzance" at the beginning of Term 4.
The rowing facility has been significantly improved with the building of a floating pontoon,
which was achieved with help from sport council grants and assistance from Wellington Shire.
At the senior campus, we have finally installed a specialised Long and Triple jump runway and
new pits, which has led to a significant number of new school records set in these events this
year. I would like to acknowledge the work of our Business Manager, Colin Price, who managed
these projects, along with the bureaucratic labyrinth of BER funding.
This year we have enjoyed another year of stl"Ong student leadership, with our School Captains
Ryan Leyden and Tahlia Deschepper, and Vice-Captains Aiden Beauglehole and Tara Snelling
and an excellent group of Prefects. They have been very approachable for younger students and
have certainly led by example.
One exciting innovation in 2010 has been the introduction of Net book computers into Year 9.
This has created some excitement amongst students and has allowed a very mobile use of
technology with an improved wireless infrastructure allowing us to accommodate the research
demand of these very technology-aware students. This innovation flows into Year 10 in 2011.
2010 has also seen some changes to the executive structure of the School. In the middle of the
year, the Principal, Mike Clapper, responded to a request from St Paul's Anglican Grammar
School to assist them following the sudden departure of their Principal. The school was able to
accede to this request because of the velY strong executive team we have here at Gippsland
Grammar. The eventual outcome of this was that the two School Boards agreed to trial a joint
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venture over the next three years which sees Jan Henry step into the role of Head of School at
Gippsland Grammar with responsibility for all operational aspects of school life, whilst Mike
works across both schools as Executive Principal with responsibility for strategic management.
The two schools remain independent with their own Boards, uniforms and school cultures,
though there are many potential advantages of a co-operative relationship which we shall be
exploring over the coming years. It is certainly exciting to see the two Anglican Schools in the
Diocese entering into such a co-operative venture.
\Ve were also very pleased to welcome our new Chaplain, Jon Taylor, to the school and delighted
to see Jon becoming ordained during the year.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
vee RESULTS 2010
This year's results are another strong performance for the School. The School's mean ATAR
(formerly ENTER) score was 75.4, well up with the average over the last 10 years. 21% of
students obtained an ATAR score of over 90 putting them in the top 10% of the state, whilst
64% obtained an 1\TAR score in excess of 70 placing them in the top 30%. 95% of the studentsplaced in the top 50%. In terms of study scores in individual subjects, we were delighted that
74% of the scores were above the state average of 30, whilst 13 % of the scores were over 40 and
hence will be published on the VCE high achiever's list. The boys did particularly well this year,
with six in the top ten placings.
These excellent results in VCE courses were backed up by some very strong results in university
enhancement courses in Mathematics, Biology and Media/Communication. Both of the students
who sat the Mathematics exam obtained a High Distinction as did the student who sat Biology.
Six students also took the Media/Communication exam, with four achieving High Distinctions
and two Distinctions. Once again, it was a Gippsland Grammar student, James Gray, who
topped this course.
The Dux of the School was James Gray from Tinamba, with an ATAR of99.9. Close behind
were Agnik Sarkar from Sale (99.4) and Sarah Christie from Bushy Park (99.1). Other very high
achievers included April Rowe from Sale (98), Hayden Meade, also from Sale (97.9), Clare
Chapman from Bairnsdale (97), Daniel Woo, an overseas student (97) and Tom Sellings from
Lakes Entrance (95.75). James Gray obtained a perfect 50 in International Studies, to match the
one he obtained last year in Media Studies, whilst two students obtained scores of 50 in English,
Sarah Christie and Isabelle Hangar. Very close behind with scores of 49 were Jenny Hwang
(English-ESL) and April Rowe (History-Revolutions)
The Jist of high achieving students continues to show an impressive geographical diversity
reflecting the School's large catchment.
This year has seen some changes in Board membership with two long standing Board members,
Elizabeth Davis and Bruce Savage, stepping down. Both have made a significant contribution
over the years. Bishop John McIntyre has continued as the Chair and Peter Skeels as the Deputy
Chair. Ann Mwagiru and Tony \'{!icking, both from I3airnsdale, have joined the Board and the
new Dean of the Cathedral, Donald Saincs has taken up his ex officio position. The Board
oversees the strategic direction of the school and has oversight of its financial operations. \'('ork
by the Board over the last few years has seen the School move into a very secure financial
situation with good control over our borrowings and a healthy operating surplus which will allow
us toplan appropriate capital development over the years to come. This year, in addition to their
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general strategic and financial work, Board members have been very involved in the development
of the new executive structure. \'(Ie also had an excellent Board and Executive retreat which
discussed many things, particularly the Anglican ethos of the School and how it is visible in our
daily operations. I thank the Board for their contribution and support of the School.
This report is based on the School's official Annual Report. Copies of this report will be made
available at Synod.
Mike Clapper
March 2011
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\<1ds Plus _REPORT TO SYNOD
MAY 2011GIPPSLAND DIOCESE
Our diocesan Network continues to meet four times a year, with all meetings being openly
advertised for representatives of affiliated or interested parishes to attend. Our aim is to support
parish based ministries to children. GFS An Anglican Ministry with it's broader networking
(State, National and Worldwide communication) has a lot to offer in it's variety of ministry
models , resourcing and leader development programs. Our local networking evaluates and
ensures the relevance to our diocesan ministry practises.
Eleven of our 30 Gippsland Parishes have actively registered or affiliated to our network, some
more actively than others, however the potential for growth communication and support is to be
commended. We are thankful for the coverage of our activities provided through the GippslandAnglican and the Diocese, AWA MU have all encouraged our ministry \through financial
donations. We use such funding for our "open outreach ministry, leader development and
resourcing for any interested parish.
We are particularly keen to be able to subsidise leader development and skills training events for
voluntary leaders in the diocese. During 2010 the parishes of Moe, Heyfleld, Newborough,
Yalloumlvorth, Rosedale, Sale, Trafalgar, Leongatha, Drouin and Maffra affiliated with the
Gippsland Network, Moe Parish ami a number of adults from across 'he diocese continue to be
registered with the national and world wide society enjoying the newsletters, opportunities for
conferences and mission support through GFS ministries. We are particularly delighted that one
of our GFS Moe leaders, Lauren Jankovic has been selected from applicants across Australia, to
be the National Junior delegate to the GFS World Council. This will be held in Ireland this
coming June. Gippsland has had a number of representatives attending World Councils, as
observers, over the years but Lauren is our first National delegate.
In 2010 the Network organized Leader Development workshops in Morwell and Inverloch, a
Theatre sports evening for youth at Rosedale, the Annual CmVlyarr Weir Picnic and a Diocesan
Camp at Mill Valley Ranch. As this goes to print we have recently returned from the 2011
successful camp held at Forest Edge Neerim East. We had 41 participants at this event sponsored
so generously, this year, by a number of Gippsland parishes, individuals and groups. Thankyou.
The Adult Friends of the Network have met for fellowship, and worship several times through
the year and continue to offer great encouragement and support to our ministries to younger
people. This support group has a significant mailing list of approximately forty adults.
As Chairman I particularly wish to acknowledge with appreciation the individuals from parishes
across the diocese, who not only are fully committed to their own parish ministries, yet show
extra dedication to voluntarily offer the ongoing support to all others in the diocese. Those
involved recognise the strength available across the wider Anglican Communion and wish to
provide opportunity for our young people to share support and fellowship. The network grew out
of our work as the combined councils of CEBS The Anglican Boys Society and the Girls'
Friendly Society( GFS as it is now known} ..After providing a remarkable contribution to the
diocese ,CEBS as an entity ,ceased it's Gippsland operations in November 2010. We are now,
challenged, but determined, to maintain that special ministry to boys and young men as well as to
the girls and women of the diocese. We hope you will join in that challenge and maintain a strong
diocesan network for these ministries.
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The GFS National Statement of purpose identifies the goals of our own Diocesan Kidsplus+
Network:
1. To provide ministries to children, youth, families and adults in a safe and accepting
environment where Christ's love is evident and the Gospel is proclaimed.
(a) Children's, youth and family ministry
n to encourage children, youth and families in local communities
{] to purposefully support and encourage family life
[J to equip children and youth with life skills to reach their God-given potential
(b) Adult ministry
lJ To support and nurture adults in a faith community
[J To encourage prayerful support to children's and youth ministry
o To encourage adults to be positive role models to all members, particularly
those in leadership
2. To serve the community locally, nationally and globally through our motto "Bear
one another's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2)3. To receive and disseminate information and facilitate communication locally,
nationally and globally, within the organisation and with related service agencies.
4. To encourage Dioceses within the organisation to maintain appropriate standards in
equipping people for ministry.
MARY NICHOLLS ( GFS GIPPSLAND CHAIRMAN: for the Team)
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MOTHERS UNION
At MU Lady Day celebrations last year, Deanne Bray, Australian Presidentsaidi~~MU
is not just prayer, Bible study, reconciliation, faith and action etc. MU struggles with
opposition, relevance and credibility." Deanne asked, HDo we meet people where they
are, or do we expect them to be where we are? That is the challenge today - meeting
families' needs, often practical needs, where they are."
Sarah Gover challenged us, too, at June-Join in, to consider the different
characteristics of the various generations - to inform us and to encourage us to be
relevant in the activities/programs weprovide. We appreciate working cooperatively
with Anglicare.
Following onfrom the establishment of the MU St Barnabas Family Retreat Fund, MU
Invitation Week has been slotted into the The Abbey of St Barnabas at A 'Beckett Park
program. This year, places will be offered from July 5 to July 10, during the school
holidays. Several families will be invited to take up the offer of a 3-night midweek
break, or a 2-day weekend stay. Information re this week will bepublished in The
Gippsland Anglican.
As well as supporting the MU St Barnabas Family Retreat Fund, MU Gippsland
members contribute to the AWA project Newton College, at Popondeta, in Papua New
Guinea has a very old and poorly stocked library for the use of theological students.
This, in some cases, forces Bishops to send ordination candidates overseas for training.
So, the project seeks toprovide the latest books and best possible research material so
that candidates will be able to complete their training. Popondeta is in a remote area.
The college relies on a petrol- fuelled generator for power 4 hours a day!
One of the things that Rev. Greg Magee said at our MU Quiet Day at Cowes was that,
"God is not just a generating event, God is Trinity. " As MU develops its new theme for
2011, Relationship Not Rules, we will consider our relationship with God, through
Jesus. This relationship is not a theory, it's not a set of rules to live by, but rather, a
reacting with, responding to and knowing Jesus personally.
So ... as MU founder, Mary Sumner, saw a need to supportfamilies and set out to meet
that need over a century ago, inspiring others tojoin her in forming a grass-roots
movement that continues today, MU Gippsland in 2011 hopes to articulate the needs of
our families and meet them in their place. We need to tell our congregations about our
vision and plans that others may join us. Our challenge is to be visible and relevant!
Join me as I pray Mary Sumner's personal prayer:
All this day, 0Lord,
Let me touch as many lives as possible for thee;
And every life I touch, do thou by thy spirit quicken,
Whether through the word I speak, the prayer I breathe,
Or the life 1 live.
Amen
Karin McKenzie, Gippsland MU President
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Cathedral Parish of St Paul Report to Synod 2011
Liturgical Worship:
The liturgical and worship life of the Cathedral continues to attract a steady and hopefully
growing number attendance of young families. The spirit of worship in both Sunday morningservices is always encouraging and we continue to be built upon ways to help others
connect to our liturgical tradition, and parishioners to the community of Sale. The varied
character of the two Sunday morning services in the Cathedral is valuable and we seek to
offer thoughtful, lively and relevant worship. Congregations average around 45 at Bam First
Order Holy Communion and 75 at lOam Family service with Holy Communion. We continue
to explore our all age inclusiveness at the lOam Family Service especially on a first Sunday of
the month. We are noticing a steady attendance of young families, if not every week then
certainly returning regularly. This age group of young families and younger adults is an area
of ongoing concern for outreach and for Christian formation. Evening services are held with
the monthly rhythm of Healing Eucharist, Hymn Service, families@five and theContemplative Prayer service led by members of the Anam Cara Community. During
Christmas and Easter we attracted respectively, congregations totalling 399 and 320.
Christian Formation:
Four Home / Study Groups s have continued to meet throughout the year; these groups
have used their own study/discussion resources or the weekly resources from Seasons of
the Spirit as a link to the Sunday Liturgy. An Education for Ministry Group of ten people -
seven new to EfM - now also meets weekly and is led by mentors, Kate Campbell, Heather
Toms and the Dean. Over fifty people joined in Lent Study Groups using Bishop John's study
'Set free'. Several others used the study for private reflection.
Twelve Candidates were Confirmed by Bishop John on Sunday 5thDecember - 7 youth and 3
Adults from the parish, together with 2 students from Gippsland Grammar School. 23
Baptisms were performed and 5 Marriages throughout the year. Making Love Last
Workshops for marriage preparation were held in May and September.
The Ministry Team
The ministry of the Cathedral is ably supported by a well-trained team of lay and clergy
ministers, and volunteers. The Revd Marilyn Obersby concluded her ministry with us at the
end of 2010. Marilyn was Senior Assistant Priest and paid a stipend for one day per week
during the previous year. As well as Sunday liturgical ministry Marilyn assisted with mainly
music, with pastoral care and in the latter part of her time organising and undertaking the
Baptismal ministry. The Cathedral Congregation expressed is thanks to Marilyn for her
ministry and friendship at her final service on Christmas I. The Revd Lloyd George and The
Revd Stuart Lawson continue at the Cathedral as Assistant Priests (Han.). As well as paying
tribute to Stuart and Lloyd we are thankful for the ministry of Lay Readers Marion Jones and
Michael Chadwick who help minister in other centres in the Parish.
Christine Morris continues in her capacity as Children and Youth Minister. Christine has been
re-appointed by Chapter to that position to the beginning of October 2011. Chapter applaud
Christine Morris for her untiring energy in this ministry and the many other areas of
ministerial support at the Cathedral. I have asked the new Chapter to explore with me waysfor us to support and develop this ministry further.
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A Regular Ministry Team meeting has been reinstituted and consists of Clergy, Lay Readers,
Pastoral Assistants. Its purpose is to review Cathedral worship and ministry and to
encourage and pray for each other in the light of our ministry goals.
OUTLOOKMagazine - The OUTLOOK magazine has hitherto been a monthly production but
the Chapter decided in late 2010 to make this a bi-monthly magazine and to also include
more articles of reflection and thought. An editorial committee has been convened.
The annual Summer in Seaspray ministry between Christmas and New Year was a great
success - many families were contacted - over 120 people during the week - including
locals families. A review meeting has been held and a working group is to meet in mid-year
for planning this year's event.
A new family originally from the Sudan has joined us. We are delighted that that this family
is among us at the lOam services. Other families of Sudanese origin are also coming to live
in Sale.
A new Men's Graup has begun under the oversight of a team led by Grant Woolcock, Arthur
McPherson, Joe Sestokas and the Dean.
Cathedral Events:
Numerous Diocesan and Parish Community events were held at the Cathedral over the past
year. These included: Synod Eucharist and Synod (21-23 May); Regional Ultreya (21 August);
RSCMWorkshop (11 Sept); Organ Recital (12 Sept); Police Memorial Service (29 Sept);
Anglican Women Rally (12 October); Cathedral Fair (16 October); Ordination of Priests (13
Nov); Friends ofthe Cathedral Annual Meeting and Lunch (13 November); Ordination of
Deacons and Priest (19 February); Concert for Victorian Flood Victims (20 March); Mothers
Union Lady Day Celebration (25 March); Diocesan Teaching day on Hope with the Rev Dr
David Powys (9 April); The Easter Art Show ( 19- 26 April); .
Bishop John Presided and Preached at St Paul's Cathedral on six occasions throughout the
past twelve months and we are thankful for his ministry and support.
Governance and Strategic Planning
The Cathedral Chapter reviewed the strategic plan and held a special meeting on August zs"for reflection and prayer. Valuable discussion and ideas arose about our ministry to areas of
Sale where membership of our church is minimal. Reponses to these ideas are part of
ongoing discussion by Chapter.
Cathedral Office Holders and Volunteers - Cathedral Lay Canons (Arthur McPherson, Ann
Miller, Pam Schmack) together with other members of Chapter deserve thanks for their
diligence and ministry. Similar thanks go to our financial committee, especially treasurer
Colin Price (whom we farewelled in early 2011), Karina King, Kate Campbell and Helen
Gardiner. Helen Gardiner who is the Cathedral Sacristan also deserves special thanks for her
numerous duties undertaken with diligence and with care for the mission of the Cathedral.
Similarly Cathedral Office volunteers offer their time each week-day morning and I want to
note the work of Margaret Mynard who concluded her voluntary office work in early 2011
after many years of faithful service.
The Annual Meeting of the Friends of St Paul's Cathedral was held on Saturday is"
November following the Ordination Lunch. The Guest speaker was the Dean of St Paul'sCathedral Melbourne, Bishop Mark Burton.
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The Greater Chapter of the Cathedral met on ri" November and considered a Paper
presented by the Dean proposing a process for Theological Education and Ministry Training
(TEMT) based at the Cathedral arising out of the Cathedral's role in the Diocese.
The proposal suggested that the Greater Chapter would help coordinate, encourage, and
seek ways to resource clergy and lay leaders across the diocese. This could mean
encouraging the take-up of courses currently available through Trinity College or Ridley
College in Melbourne or CSU/St Mark's in Canberra and look into the possibility of formal
links with the Diocese for further developing TEMT. While this is still in process it is planned
to offer in 2012 to clergy and laity a Cert IV in Christian Counselling and Communication
Skills under the auspices of St Mark's Canberra. Further details about this course will be
made available as soon as possible.
The Cathedral Chapter has accepted in principal a proposal to offer part-time employment
to a person at the end of 2011 who will work in youth/community development in the
parish and in the Diocese but centred in Sale. The Cathedral's share in this ministry remains
for the Cathedral a serious matter of prayer and planning as the Cathedral Parish Finances
are to this point in the year languishing behind budget.
(The Very Revd Dr) Don Saines
Dean
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ANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL _
Synod Report 2010FR OM TH E PR IN CIPA L
2010 has been an unusual year for St Paul's with the departure of former Principal Mark Robertson in the
middle of the year. Given the rather sudden nature of this event, the School approached Mike Clapper, the
Principal of Gippsland Grammar, who agreed to assist the school temporarily as Interim Principal, whilst the
School established a new Executive structure. After much discussion, the decision was taken by the Boards
of both schools to establish a joint venture over the next three years which would see a Principal appointed
at St Paul's with responsibility for all operational aspects of school life (with a similar arrangement in place
at Gippsland Grammar), with Mike Clapper working across both schools as Executive Principal with
responsibility for strategic management. The two schools remain independent with their own Boards,
uniforms and school cultures, though there are many potential advantages of a co-operative relationship
which we shall be exploring over the coming years.
The next step in this arrangement was the appointment of a new Principal and, from a very strong field of
applicants, the School appointed Lisa Moloney, formerly the Deputy Principal at Radford College, Canberra,
to be the fourth Principal of St Paul's, commencing at the start of 2011.
Though I have only been involved with St Paul's for six months, I have discovered a warm and welcoming
community and look forward to my association with the school over the coming years. During the second
half of the year, I was greatly assisted by Ann Moxham, who stepped into the position of Acting Principal,
whilst continuing her responsibilities as Director of Curriculum. At the end of the year, Ann left the Schoolto take up the position of Principal at Blackheath &Thornburgh College in Charters Towers, Queensland.
Infrastructure development has been focused on the junior campuses with the BERfunding allowing the
completion early in the school year of Stage II of the Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, which included
the art room, foyer, toilets and additional storage space. At the Traralgon Campus, the new Gymnasium
was completed at the very end of the year ready for the beginning of the 2011 school year. The declslon
was also made at the Traralgon Middle School to allow two streams of entry at Year 7 and to extend to Year
10 in 2011. This necessitated providing more specialist facilities very quickly and some demountable
buildings have been purchased which arrived at the end of the school year to form a new module including
a music room, art room, food technology and hard materials room. This will allow the Middle School to
offer the entire curriculum onsite, eliminating the need of previous cohorts to travel either to Warragul orto Flinders College for their elective programs. These buildings were available for occupancy very early in
2011. I congratulate all involved in the delivery of these significant projects and thank business Manager
Leah Young and Property Manager Murray Davidson in particular for their oversight in delivering our
facilities on time and on budget.
This year we have enjoyed another year of strong student leadership, with our School Captains
Thomas de Vries and Vanessa Kirkbright, and Deputies, Victoria Green and Benjamin Beamish and an
excellent group of Prefects. They have been very approachable for younger students and have certainly led
by example.
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As always, the School has had a strong focus on community service and this year, the SRC organised
fund-raisers for 'Jeans for Genes' and the 'bring a present' appeal for underprivileged families. The Prefects
organised the 'Largest Morning Tea' in aid of Cancer Research and many students were prepared to 'Shave
for a Cure' for the Leukaemia Foundation. The school continues its active program of community Service in
East Timor. The spiritual dimension of School life continues to be ably led by our Chaplain, Daniel Lowe,
who became an ordained deacon early in the year.
I A C A D EM IC A C H IE V E M .E N T S
vee RESULTS
This year's results are another strong performance for the School. The School's mean ATAR (previously
ENTER)score was an impressive 72.9, whilst the median score was 74.3. 22% of students obtained an ATAR
score of over 90 putting them in the top 10% of the state, whilst 45% obtained an ATAR score in excess of
80 placing them in the top 20%. 89% of the students placed in the top 50%. Six girls and three boys
obtained scores over 95.
In terms of study scores in individual subjects, we were delighted that 70% of the scores were above the
state average of 30, whilst 11 % of the scores were over 40 and hence will be published on the VCEhigh
achiever's list.
The Dux of the School was Amelia Harrison from Korumburra with an ATAR of 99.5. Close behind were Tim
Kallady from Bayles (98.7) and Barnaby Matthews from Maryknoll (98.7). Other very high achievers
included Alexandra Gummer from Warragul (9B.2S), Emma Bechaz, also from Warragul (96.7S), Aleksandra
lovanovic from Warragul (96.2), Benjamin Beamish, from Morwell (96), Elizabeth Brentnall from Warragul
(96) and Brittany Lewis from Arawata (95.35). Perfect scores of 50 were obtained by Amelia Harrison
(Human Health & Development), Emma Bechaz (Media Studies) and Alexandra Gummer (Psychology).
The list of high achieving students continues to show an impressive geographical diversity reflecting the
School's large catchment.
BOARD
There have been a significant number of changes to Board membership in 2010. In February, long-serving
Board member and former Chairman and Treasurer, Ian Sowerby stepped down after over 18 years of
service. Ian's contribution to St Paul's has been Significant, including his Chairing of the Gymnasium appeal
committee and his significant work in establishing the Traralgon Campus. Also in February, consultant to
the Board, Franco Santucci stepped down after 12 months of service. A number of Board memberscompleted their service to the Board in May; Ron Gowland, after 16 years of significant service, and more
recently asTreasurer; Louise Curran, after 9 years of service including 3 years as Deputy Chair and a year as
Chair; Peter Rehfisch, a Board member for 4 years; Zvonko Marie, also a Board member for 4 years; and
Peter Holdsworth, Board member for 6 months including several months as Chair. I thank all of these
former Board members for their contribution.
New Board members are Mark McKibbin, Brendan Jenkins and Gavin Jones, each appointed in May and Tia
Navanteri, Darren Jennings and Liz Keilty, appointed in July along with Julie Kennedy, who was appointed as
a consultant to the Board. John Mitchell took over as Chair of the Board after the AGM of the school
company in May. Having worked with this new Board over the last six months, I have been more than
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impressed with their energy, preparedness to give time to the School and their passionate belief in St
Paul's.
I LO OKIN G TO 201 1
With a new Executive Structure and a number of new staff, 2011 promises to be an interesting and exciting
year. I particularly welcome Lisa Moloney, our new Principal, to the school and also the return of Donna
Sweeney as Director of Curriculum. The continued growth at the Traralgon Campus is most exciting and
another building is on the drawing board for construction in 2011. 2010 has been a somewhat difficult year
and I look forward to sharing a more stable future with you.
Mike Clapper
Executive Principal
March 2011
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A'Beckett Park - Report to Synod May 2011
The A bbey of St Barnabas at A'Beckett Park
A Centre for Spirituality and the Environment
T he V is io n
A 'B ecke tt P ark is a n in tern atio na l C hristia n re sid en tia l c en tre fo r sp iritu ality a nd th e e nviro nm en t
a nd a p la ce o f p ilg rim ag e, re fle ctio n, h ea lin g, le arn in g a nd re crea tio n.
T he S tr a teg y
To develop A 'B eckett P ark as a n ico n of the church's ca mm itm ent to and rationale for th e care o f G od's crea tion ,
both in its b uilt an d na tu ral environ ment, a nd in th e [acuities, services and program s itoffers to visitors.
To d evelop A 'B eckett P ark as 0 centre that lea ds the w ay in sus tain ability for the future,
w ith cutting edge d esign a nd techno lo gies that m in im ise its environm ental im pact.
The development of A'Beckett Park as a Centre for Spir ituality and the Environment is beginning a new
era: The Abbey of St Barnabas at A'Beckett Park -Stage One.
InJanuary 2011 the Development Working Group made the significant decision to discontinue operating
A'Beckett Park as a campsite and at the conclusion of the camping season in May 2011 to focus all our
efforts on the development ofThe Abbey of St Barnabas at A'Beckett Park.
The last camp is booked to conclude on the 6thMay. On the ih May, RevCanon Caroline Nancarrow will
lead the third of the Trinity of Saints Days, and from io" May Rev Brian Turner, with a team of workers,
will prepare the site replacing the camp bunk beds with motel style furniture. On 31 May 'The First
Abbey Program' will commence in the new accommodation units and Short term/ 2 week communities
will live in Ena Sheumak House ensuring a praying presence on the site and regular prayer in St Barnabas.
looking back over the past year
Refurbishment of Accommodation Units
On behalf of the A'Beckett Park Development Working Group, I want to thank Synod for their
encouragement and the Diocese for making funds available to commence the refurbishment of the old
Numby Numby Accommodation Units.
Following the preparation of the business plan asrequested by Synod, Bishop in Council made available
$200,000 which has enabled the upgrade of the old Numby Numby Accommodation Units to provide
eight "three and a half star motel style units. With water tanks and solar panels, they point in the
direction of care for the environment.
The Accommodation Units were completed for their Dedication on 7 December 2010 and promptly
returned to the bunkhouse accommodation in time for the summer camping program to which we were
previously committed.
I also want to thank Bishop in Council for making available an addit ional $10,000 to convert West
cottage into a three bedroom room cottage. This is highly cost effective accommodation that increases
our capacity to provide accommodation for leaders over the winter months and during the period of The
Abbey Program and also increase our potential revenue during the summer months.
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I want to stress the significance oj this development. Thissmall start of eight appropriate
accommodation units along with an additional three individual rooms in West Cottage has made
possible the implementation of The Abbey of St Barnabas at A'Beckett Park - Stage One.
Promotion and Communication of the Vision
As you would be aware Abbey brochures and flyers were distributed throughout the Diocese and will be
available again at Synod. They mark a significant step forward in articulating the way in which the vision
is taking shape. The brochures are available on the Diocesan website, the Anam Cara Website, the
website of St Peter's by the Lake and will be available on the website ofThe Abbey of St Barnabas at
A'Beckett Park in due course.
We are currently engaged in discussion of the 'brand' for The Abbey of St Barnabas at A'Beckett Park.
We recognise brand in the wider sense of the word - the expression of all we are and do. In considering
our brand we reflected on the values that we want to permeate our being our doing and our words.
The following is an overview of our discussion to date.
Our core values:
Honesty, respect (for persons and al l creation), creativity, integrity (we are finding ways to l ive what we
believe about creation and environment and God), learning and wisdom, Simplicity, trust, faith, journey and
openness, welcome, relationship and reconciliat ion (in Christ all things find their proper place) celebration, to
seek the welfare and wellbeing of all who engage at The Abbey, listen to the wisdom of those (people and
plants and animals) who are on the margins.
Our brand promise - our promise to customers
a. When you spend time at The Abbey of St Barnabas at A'Beckett Park you will find, peace, welcome,
comfortable accommodation, in an environment of beautiful natural surroundings on the Gippsland Lakes.
b. Through The Abbey Program you will work, learn and grow within a small group of like minded people,
find time to be with yourself, to explore the environment, to pray and develop your spirituality, to
explore your creativity.
c. The Community of St Barnabas, a servant community to The Abbey of St Barnabas. The community offers
achance for service and prayer, for being in and with the natural environment that nurtures and draws
one to God.
We are thinking to use the earth sea sky colours of green blue and soft orange/ochre and as our logo Dr
symbol, that of the orchid that was considered to be extinct but that has been found on Raymond Island.
Approval of status as a Deductible Gift Recipient Association
Anglican Earthcare Gippsland Inc has been approved as a Deductable Gift Recipient Association and
listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations. We have just heard that this status has been
granted and will enable us to move forward with the necessary fundralsing efforts to developed the next
stage of the vision.
Submission of the Planning Application to East Gippsland Council
This has been a more complex and involved process than we ever anticipated. With many statutory
bodies needing to offer their a pproval we have been able to proceed due to the strong support of the
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looking forward: May - October 2011
The Abbey Program
The Abbey Program comprises a range of workshops, and retreats that provide multiple entry points for
people who are interested in anyone of a range of issues- environmental issues/ issues of spirituality
or retreat/ creativity and the arts/ being in or appreciating the environment. The retreat, or workshop is
designed to allow people to enjoy being at The Abbey and to journey at their own pace to a deeper
place of connection with themselves, with the environment, with each other and with their God
The First Abbey Program, May - October 2011, will comprise retreats and workshops following the four
themes
Hospitality: being welcomed by the environment (pale blue)
Journey: aI/owing the environment to nurture you (orange)
Sustainability: water, power, waste andfire (purple)
Natural Environment: caringfor flora and !auna(green)
The attached program gives an overview of planned retreats and workshops. Brochures and booking
details will be available at Synod.
Short Term Communities in Ena Sheumack House: May - October 2011
• living in Ena Sheumack House
• Praying in the Church of St Barnabas
We are seeking to establish a regular presence of prayer and support which includes the formation of
short term 2 week communities as the beginnings ofThe Community of St Barnabas. Individuals, from
Gippsland Diocese or further afield, who are interested to support The Abbey are invited to become part
of a short term/2 week praying community. Participants wHilive in EnaSheumack House, pray in the
church of St Barnabas and support the First Abbey program as it becomes appropriate
looking Forward: November 20ll-April2012
For this popular holiday period we are planning to make the units available for booking at commercial
rates. We are still working to finalise this rate.
EdieAshley, April 2011
For the A'Beckett Park Development Working Group
Bishop John, Brian Norris, Robert Fordham, Ann Miller, Rev Brian Turner'
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