The whole world before you…

SUMMER

2017

Huntingtower’s mission is to be a beneficial presence in the world, to uplift thought and to bless mankind. When we measure our achievements in 2017 against this mission we can all be confident that we are living up to this goal. We have had a positive impact on those around us, we have lifted our thinking Godward to achieve the highest possible academic standards and we have done our very best to bless mankind by making all in our circle of influence feel better about themselves so that they in turn can bless others.

This year, 2017, is our 90th year of continuous operation. The school’s values, high expectations and encouragement to all students to throw off limitations have not changed since 1927. The strong emphasis on loving one another, setting aside differences and embracing everyone continues to be a theme. We can see this particularly in our international activities, which have taken Huntingtower values to South Africa where our Year 11 volunteers do amazing work. There are children attending school in Kenya thanks to sponsorship from Rayner House students. Our support of the Red Cross, the Salvation Army appeal, the Smith Family, an orphanage in Vietnam and many other charities demonstrates our commitment to the community.

On the home front, our students have had experiences ranging from singing and drama to orchestral performance and public speaking. The Arts in the Round event showcased the exciting Visual Arts produced by our students

from Prep through to Year 12. Our debating teams have had wonderful success with four teams going through the season unbeaten and both our Middle and Senior School Chess teams made the National Finals. Involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh Program, Year 9 Triathlon, barista training and handyman training are some of the many varied and wonderful activities available to our students.

We particularly congratulate our Junior School Tournament of Minds Teams who have had amazing success this year. The Science and Technology team reached the National Finals which were held in Adelaide. They were national runners-up and achieved Honours for their remarkable endeavours.

We express gratitude to all the past Principals of Huntingtower. We remember John Callaway who passed on this year, and we thank him for his commitment to the school as a teacher, Vice Principal, Principal and friend over three decades.

My grateful thanks are extended to everyone in the Huntingtower community for another wonderful year. Enjoy the pages of this HT News; it will give you a small taste of the vibrancy and dynamism that is Huntingtower.

With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year,

Sholto BowenPrincipal

From the Principal

ABOVE: Noel Davies (Vice Principal), School Captains Lara Christensen and Sangeeth Vadasseri with Sholto Bowen OAM (Principal).

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1: Top Brass from Arts in the Round Senior Orchestra.

2: Leah Felsbourg performs her Drama Solo Performance for Arts in the Round.

3: ‘How can I keep from singing!’ (Year 7 and 8 Choir).

4: Concentration required! Alex Paras, Lucy Dobbyn, Sinead De Souza and Samantha Gates play the National Anthem on Angklung instruments.

5: ‘Bits of the Bard’ performers Lara Synman and Emilie Hoyne.

6: Aaron Wu and Mikayla Wollaston at the Environmental Studies display.

7: Angklung musicians Tata Survi, Molly Xiao, Chris Yu, Mun Joon Teo and Shue Wei Wong.

8: Gopala Dance performers Cerys Morgan, Piper Lloyd-Smith, Veronica Oleksy and Yash Bilagi.

9: Hannah Lindsay with her beautifully designed garden light. The piece was commissioned by her mother and completed as part of Y12 Product Design and Technology.

10: Accustomed as I am to public speaking…’ Rachel Ko.

11: Joshua, Andrew, Daniel and Sharon Hunter.

12: Alex Rafail with her parents, Petre and Claudia, and Alex’s beautiful painting which was completed as part of her VCE Studio Art studies.

13: Laughs aplenty in ‘Bits of the Bard’: Oscar Li, Raymond Wang and Jack Wu.

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Cherish glad memories

John CallawayOn Sunday, 22 October, family, friends and colleagues of Huntingtower’s former Principal, John Alan Callaway, met to remember and celebrate John’s life and his contributions to Huntingtower.

Official tributes were given by David Weil (Chairman of the School Board; former School Captain) and Vic Rajah (former School Captain). Many others, including John’s daughter, Merika, spoke on the day; others wrote movingly of their memories of a much-loved friend, teacher, Vice Principal and Principal.

From the former Huntingtower Business Manager, Geoff Self:

I first met John when he arrived at Huntingtower during the 1960s. In taking up the position of Senior Science teacher, he was welcomed with open arms because it was very difficult to attract people with science qualifications into the teaching profession. But, of course, there was much more to it than this. The Principal at the time, Benson Mather, was perceptive enough to recognise that John would make a significant contribution to Huntingtower in so many other ways.

It was soon clear that John was to play a valuable part in the ongoing development of Huntingtower. He proved to be an outstanding teacher and, more importantly, a mentor whom students respected and admired.

A key to John’s success as an educator was his all-embracing pastoral care. His sense of responsibility to his students went far beyond face-to-face classroom contact. John’s genuine interest in their overall progress and development meant that in serving their interests his care was global. John was able to communicate in such a way that he was respected by his students, something which is not easily achieved by teachers but vital if mentoring is to be effective. Students are generally inventive when it comes to nicknaming teachers and because John’s initials were ‘J.A.C.’ it earned him the affectionate title of ‘Jack’. John clearly demonstrated that to influence and guide students and set them soundly on life’s path there must be a genuine and deep regard for one’s fellow man.

When John moved into more senior positions within Huntingtower, culminating in becoming Principal, his leadership qualities were clear. His relationship with fellow staff members was one of mutual respect and camaraderie. John took a firm stand on what he believed were matters of high principle, showing great moral courage in following through with what he believed was right. John’s ability to deal with challenging situations was always accompanied by his ever-welcoming smile, warmth and sense of humour.

ABOVE: John Callaway.

BELOW: John and Kerri Callaway.

ABOVE: John Callaway (portrait by Paul Tyquin).

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John’s interests and commitments were wide ranging, so he led a very full and busy life. This never stopped him from quickly responding to the needs of others. He understood the importance of offering support when friends were going through life-changing circumstances. Often, he was called upon to take services and address groups, which he did very ably. He willingly assisted in so many other ways, giving generously of his time.

One can only admire John’s life’s work, perhaps best expressed in the words from Matthew 25:23 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant’.

From Vic Rajah, former School Captain:

Mr Callaway is universally remembered with much love and fondness by all. Here was a man with an unrivalled wisdom who achieved every success in life, both spiritual and financial. He nevertheless always maintained a sense of humility, never craving adulation or title. He inspired others to be better people. He loved and served all.

Mr Callaway will be remembered for having incubated a great learning environment, a sanctuary for those with different talents where everyone was made to feel welcome. From this, excellence and virtue flowed.

From Sholto Bowen, Principal, OAM:

I had the privilege of working under John first as a teacher and then as his Vice Principal. John was a kind man from whom I learnt so much. I have such fond memories of educational discussions, singing together in his home and working with students at leadership camps.

The foundation he laid and the leadership he demonstrated has in many ways been an example for me to follow.

From David Weil, Chairman of the Huntingtower Board:

John was a fine educator, a memorable teacher, an inspirational youth mentor – always there encouraging and guiding his students – a respected Principal and administrator and a devoted family man. Huntingtower has been truly blessed.

Judy WarrellJudy Warrell, a much-loved past student and Huntingtower parent and grandmother, passed on in October. Judy had a great smile and a wonderful sense of fun. Her devotion to her family, to Huntingtower, her church and the wider community is legendary.

Judy joined Huntingtower as a boarder at the age of seven. She was an intelligent, serious and conscientious student who loved life and her school. In 1956 she married Bruce Warrell, Huntingtower’s English and drama teacher par excellence. Judy was of great support to Bruce in his work as a teacher and producer of many shows, as well as in his later years as Principal. Their daughter, Joanna, and grandchildren, Alex and Cameron, brought them both much joy.

Judy gave exceptionally generous support to her church and to community organisations. She served as Sunday School teacher, as First and Second Reader, as a board member and she was on numerous church committees. Her love of the Bible inspired her to take a trip to the Holy Land, following the journeys of St Paul. Judy was a Brownie leader, she taught English to migrants in their homes and she was one of the longest serving members of Community Aid Abroad and Oxfam.

It is rare to be able to thank someone for 65 years of service - but that is what Huntingtower owes Judy. Her contributions to HOSA, including the many meals prepared for Association Lunches, were extraordinary. She was a member of the School Board, a director of the Huntingtower Foundation and on the board of the Lothian Foundation. She exemplified a goodness and generosity of spirit that will live on. Huntingtower is indebted to her.

ABOVE: Judy Warrell.

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ABOVE: Sholto Bowen OAM, Merilyn Hart (née Fraser ’67), Jon Bailey (’58), Wendy Verhagen (née Cooper ’60), Mary Paton (née West ’51), Wendy Truscott (’53), Marj Rudolph (née Hill ’51), Robin Bourke (née Maynard ’53), Louisa Hamilton (née Blackburn ’39), Judy Warrell (née Rankin ’50), Don Bain (’39), John Bruce (’52), Margaret Johnson (née Davies ’51), Greg Bain (’75), Norma Bain, David Weil (’78) and Jan Tyquin. Students: Chris Campbell, Selena Yeh and Marc Sakellaridis.

1: Louisa Hamilton, Don Bain and Chris Campbell.

2: John Bruce and Robin Bourke.

3: Wendy Verhagen and Norma Bain.

4: Judy Warrell and David Weil.

5: Mary Paton, Wendy Truscott and Judy Warrell.

6: Louisa Hamilton, Merilyn Hart and Margaret Johnson.

The HOSA OriginalsIt was an absolute pleasure to welcome some of HOSA’s longest serving members to a special lunch as part of the commemorations for Huntingtower’s 90th anniversary celebrations.

Amidst the laughter and good food, friendships were reaffirmed, memories were revived and our talented media students were on hand to record everyone’s reminiscences for the archives.

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Tournament of Minds

Sophie Jiang, Caitlin Cumming, Marcus Poon, teacher Sarah Cummins, Liam Fyfield, Michael Xiao, Alan Liu, teacher Susan Swan and Chloe Davies at the Junior School Tournament of Minds National Finals which were held in Adelaide. The Huntingtower Science and Technology team was national runner-up.

Spirit of ANZAC

Congratulations to Tayla Gray and Alexandra Devenish, who were both awarded a Victorian Government Spirit of ANZAC travel prize. They had to submit a competition entry based on one of two topics – the experiences of young people and those on the home front or an exploration of the

Urban Features Comp

Teacher Rodney Jones with Nathan Laing, Kylie Eddy, Finn Hall and Daniel Graydon at the Urban Features competition. Students were asked to identify an urban problem, photograph it and provide workable solutions to the problem. Shortlisted amongst the top 25 in the state, Nathan, Kylie and Finn each received an ‘honourable mention’ and Daniel came 2nd overall and was awarded a $300 prize.

BUFTA Film Festival

Congratulations Stefanie Giagoudakis, Stefan Sakellaridis and Danielle Growse, who are the only Victorian finalists to win a place at the BUFTA Film Festival (Bond University Film and Television Awards). Return airfares to Brisbane and a red-carpet gala event in late November; what’s not to like? Well done!

Open Secondary Chess Finals

At the Open Secondary Chess Finals, Huntingtower’s team (Davern Vijayanand, Tony Hou, Chris Foo, Kevin Yu and Henry Lai) finished in 5th position out of 28 teams – and were only one point outside being awarded a bronze medal; a great effort!

experiences of the ANZACs based on pieces of evidence such as visual art and monuments.

Tayla’s short story delved into the effects that the Second World War had on Australian society. Through writing this story and taking part in the overseas trip, she gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Spirit of ANZAC and what it means to all Australians.

Alexandra found the Spirit of ANZAC trip to Darwin and Singapore at the beginning of the year to be an amazing experience. Prize-winners visited places of national significance in Darwin and Singapore to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of Darwin and the fall of Singapore.

The State Constitutional Convention and the National Convention

Tegan Smart, Breanna Harper and George Tyurin were successful in achieving places at the State Constitutional Convention earlier this year. All three are congratulated on their excellent submissions. George has also been awarded a place at the National Convention to be held in Canberra in March next year; he is one of only 120 students chosen from across Australia.

Teacher Melissa King with Chavelle Liu at the 2017 National Convention.

Bravo!

Stefanie DanielleStefan

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Swannie Award Winners 2017Huntingtower students have won the Debaters Association of Victoria’s Swannie Awards for the best debaters in the Year 9, 11 and 12 divisions of the Glen Waverley competition. Billy Wang won the award for the Year 12 division, Narayan Matthews was awarded best speaker in the Year 11 division, and Tia Yiannoudes was presented with the award for the Year 9 division.

The Swannie Award is presented to the best debater in each region, with the Glen Waverley region being one of the largest in the competition with 15 schools and well over a hundred teams competing. Congratulations to Billy, Narayan and Tia on this fantastic achievement!

DAV Schools Competition Semi-FinalistsWell done to Vishal Ramesh, Luke Rodrigo and Thomas Bateman on making it to the penultimate round of the Debaters Association of Victoria’s Schools Competition!

The Schools Competition is the largest debating competition in the English-speaking world, with over 1,400 teams in the competition. By making it to the penultimate round our students were amongst the top 4 teams in the Year 9 division! The boys are congratulated on an outstanding accomplishment. They were unfortunately defeated by Melbourne Grammar while arguing that South Korea should be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, but nevertheless put up a great defence and they should be very proud of what is a great accomplishment.

Congratulations are also extended to the other three Huntingtower teams from Years 9 and 10 who made it into the DAV Schools Competition finals: Year 9 debaters Hashini Thilakaratne, Monique Lopes Last, Vaidehi Premkumar, Krishmidhan Ravindrababu and Kirstie Barnard; the Year 10 debaters Tanvi Prabhu, Cameron Chio, Jay Sun and Madhumitha Iyer, who all made it to Playoffs and Year 10 debaters Lachlan Soo, Elise Ozga, Rachel Ko, Tony Hou and Ann Xia, who made it all the way to the Octo-Finals.

To make finals teams, students must finish 1st in their regional competition, so even making it into finals places the teams in the top 5% of debaters in the state. Well done to all our Huntingtower debaters on a fantastic season!

DAV Junior Public Speaking Grand Final Runner-UpCongratulations to Vishal Ramesh (Year 9) who placed second in the State Grand Final of the Debaters Association of Victoria Junior Public Speaking Award! After making it through three rounds of competition, Vishal finished second out of over 350 students with an inspiring speech about ‘humanity’s next adventure, the need for us all to stop fearing the ‘monsters under the bed’ and come together in hope and unity”.

Vishal Ramesh, 2nd place winner in the State Grand Final of the Debaters Association of Victoria Junior Public Speaking Award

Well done also to the other Year 8 and 9 students who made it into the finals after finishing at the top of their regions - Kallista Amery, Hugh Perry, Fanry Shen, Logan Ratnarajah and Tia Yiannoudes - and all the young Huntingtower orators who participated this year.

Junior British Parliamentary DebatingFive teams of very enthusiastic Huntingtower students from Years 7, 8 and 9 participated in the DAV Junior British Parliamentary debating competition. Despite this being the students’ first experience of BP debating, with secret topics, short preparation times, 4 teams competing in each debate and the ability to interrupt each other’s speeches, they did extremely well, with many teams winning debates and Year 7 student Emily Soo placing within the top 15 speakers on the day! The students had a terrific time, rising to the challenge and learning some great new skills in the process.

Back: Jai Gautam, Dominic Taing, Vishal Ramesh and Thomas Bateman. Front: Haresh Loganathan, Oscar Li, Fiona Hu, Emily Soo, Fanry Shen, Kallista Amery, Tia Yiannoudes, Henry Zhou and Sidharth Rao.

2017 Debating AchievementsBy Matthew McDonald, Head of English

Letus speak!

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1: Back: Stephanie Barrow, Emma Carroll, Leah Felsbourg, Felix Gould and Lachlan McNeary. Front: Emma Russell, Morven Curr, Laeticia Garrett and Stefanie Giagoudakis

2: Top: Choreographer Danielle Growse with Director, Producer and Author, Daniel Borbely. Back: Stefanie Giagoudakis (Michelle), Stephanie Barrow (Ruby), Mia Dieckmann (Olivia), Manny Papastamatis (Sebastien), Emma Carroll (Amy), Morven Curr (ensemble), Lachlan McNeary (Taylor) and Shivani Mahendran (Emma). Front: Sophia Cookson (Sarah), Laeticia Garrett (Kayla), Leah Felsbourg (Grace), Emma Russell (Zoe) and Felix Gould (Sam)

3: The cast with (front) Lynley Bramble (Music Director), Tony Hill (Sound & Lighting; Set Construction), Julie Houghton (Assistant Director), Daniel Borbely (Director, Producer and Author), Danielle Growse (Choreographer), Jane Barker (Costumes) and Jai Denny (Makeup).

Grace is a contemporary Australian musical that celebrates introverts and explores their struggles to be heard in a world that seems to favour attention seeking and self-promotion. The heroine, Grace, is a shy girl in her late teens who is an aspiring singer-songwriter. Her friends encourage her to audition for a popular talent show,

but she panics and backs out of the audition at the last minute. From this embarrassing failure, friendships and other opportunities blossom. Grace discovers that life is all about taking risks, nursing wounds, sharing and healing hearts.

Book, music and lyrics by Daniel Borbely with arrangements by Kate Lawson Gould and Angel P.Y. Wong

The Senior School presents:

Grace the Musical

RIGHT: Poster designed by Mia Wu

ABOVE: Laeticia Garrett, Leah Felsbourg, Sophie Cookson and Felix Gould

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1: Alyssa Chau, Sean Chen, Chris Foo, Tony Hou, Elise Ozga, Shivani Mahendran and Davern Vijayanand.

2: Easy-peasy! Ronald Liao, Riley Caune, Jay Sun and Nerida Beresford.

3: Ellie Bruce with her beautiful blanket and some of the many Year 10 knitters (back row): Matthew Yu, Tony Hou, Kate Healey, Harrison Penna, Antonio Arena, George Tyurin, Brandon Griffiths, Finn Hall, Mandy Chen and Davern Vijayanand; (front row): Tayla Gray, Chris Foo, Shivani Mahendran, Tanvi Prabhu, Alyssa Chau, Sarah Aoun-Walker, Elise Ozga, Liam Paterson and Satomi Goh-Maejima.

4: Putting it all together: Alyssa Chau, Jordan Koudmani and Jane Barker.

5: Knitters and stitchers: Mel Beal, Jane Barker, Robin Clarke, Janet Irving, Jo Lovel and Jan Tyquin.

ABOVE: Renae Moore, Kate Healey, Bethany Alexs and Paris Moore.

We all know that rhinos are on the critically endangered species list. Most of us, however, are not aware that their situation is made worse by the poaching of rhino mothers. Without their mothers, baby rhinos are completely helpless. Whereas in the wild the baby rhinos are always surrounded by their mother’s familiar scent, out of necessity the orphaned rhinos imprint and rely totally on a human caretaker. Each night the rhinos must be tucked into bed with an article of clothing or a blanket that smells like their caretaker – it is here that warm blankets play an essential role in ensuring the survival of the species.

During Terms 2 and 3, the Year 10 students rallied the community and knitted over 500 squares which were later sewn into gorgeous, warm and woolly blankets. Year 11 students took the blankets to South Africa and gave them to volunteers near the Kruger Park to help save orphaned rhinos in the area.

The project was inspired by a Facebook knitting group ‘Blankets for Baby Rhinos’, which has 1600 members from around the world. The blankets were very successful, but so was the actual knitting process. Mel Beal, Dean of Senior Students, noted that ‘the benefits of knitting were a perfect fit for students who have many hours of screen time each day. As hardly any of the students knew how to knit, it was also a very enjoyable learning experience for everyone (teachers included!)’.

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A Stitch in Time

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ABOVE: ‘A Wonderful Day’: the Simunye crew at the Maranatha Creche near the Kruger National Park.

1: A big, wide world: Jonathan Alexs and Louise Chau on the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town.

2: Donna Teekens and Ailish Black put finishing touches on the giraffe mural at the Maranatha Creche.

3: Natalie Kouvelis helping students with their homework at the Ikhaya Le Themba After Care Program in Cape Town.

4: Sasha Thompson makes some new friends.

5: Tomas Riley helping deliver food parcels at Ikhaya Le Themba.

6: ‘From us to all of you’ … the Simunye crew and the new playground equipment at the Mahlathi Primary School near Hoedspruit. The playground was funded by donations from the Huntingtower community.

‘It’s difficult to single out my favourite moment, but I will remember the people we met for a long time. There were so many inspiring people who dedicated their lives whole heartedly to making a difference in poor communities. They were so passionate about making a difference and their energy, enthusiasm and optimism is something I will definitely take away from the Simunye experience.’ Sinead de Souza

‘After a warm welcome, it was straight to work building 12 keyhole gardens. Firstly, everyone had to dig a trench for the foundations of the gardens. Then, the back-breaking task of mixing cement began. By then, everyone’s muscles were screaming, and this was

only the beginning! The best part of the day was working with the Grade 5, 6 and 7 students. Without their efforts, we never would have finished on time. Simunye is probably the most fun I’ve had whilst doing hard work.’ Denis Lynn

‘We took a tour through a township, which was the first time many of us have been so close to the poverty that burdens many regions of South Africa. The strangest thing was the happiness that is shared and felt by the people that live there. ‘Ikhaya Le Themba’ translates directly as ‘Home of Hope’. It is clear, in a region like this, that it is also a home where hope for the wider community is born.’ Elise Rodrigo

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Simunye 2017

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World Highland Dance Phoebe Clark (Year 7), represented Australia in the World Highland Dance Championship in Scotland. Phoebe reached the finals for 3 out of her 4 dances in the qualifying round. She won one of her dances known as the Seann Truibhas and gained 4th place in the Scottish Championships where she competed against 53 other 12-year-old dancers from around the world. Although Phoebe did not place in the Juvenile World Championship (12 to under 16 years) against 19 others of the world’s best highland dancers in that age group, she was one of the youngest to compete and danced beautifully, holding her own in an elite field. Congratulations!

Fencing Victoria School League Junior Secondary Epee Chloe Fowler (Year 7), competed against girls from Years 7 - 9 across a range of schools for the Fencing Victoria School League Junior Secondary Epee. Medals were awarded for each round, and the winner of the shield was determined by aggregate points. This series took place over 4 weekends, and for her overall top ranking, Chloe came 1st in round 2 and 3 and 2nd in round 4. Congratulations, Chloe!

3rd place), Dressage Championship (equal 1st place) and the Secondary Combined Training 80cms (5th place). Congratulations, Madeleine!

Junior World Karate ChampionshipsImandi Seneviratne (Year 9) is congratulated on being selected to represent Australia at the Junior World Karate Championships in Spain (Canary Islands) in October. Imandi competed in the Cadet Female Kata division.

Imandi has a fantastic track record in Karate. Starting in 2010, she has won a total of 29 gold medals in the Victorian State, the Australian Open and the National Karate Championships. She has represented Australia 6 times in International Competitions and has been the National, State and Australian Open Champion numerous times. Well done, Imandi!

Seussical the MusicalStars of the stage Larissa Parkyn (Year 8) and Karina Thompson (Year 7) in the Players Theatre Group production of Seussical the Musical.

Volleyball ExcellenceEnis Besirevic (Year 11) was selected to represent Victoria in one of the two U19 Boys State Teams.

This wonderful achievement is a result of Huntingtower’s Volleyball Program employing external expert coaches. One coach convinced Enis to join a club last year as a Year 10 student; the rest, as they say is … a terrific outcome!

Boneo Park Interschools Combined Training and Dressage CompetitionMadeleine Theobald (Year 8) (and Freddie) represented Huntingtower at an Interschools Equestrian Event: the Boneo Park Interschools Combined Training and Dressage Competition.

It is a series that involves 4 events throughout the year. In the second event, Madeleine competed in 3 sections involving Preliminary Dressage (Madeleine was awarded a 1st and

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ABOVE: Sholto Bowen OAM and Timi Ardiyanti and the banner welcoming Huntingtower students to the Dwiwarna High School in Bogor, Indonesia. Top row: Kingsley Bishop, Thadisha Thilakaratne, Mun Joon Teo, Alexandra Paras, Leah Felsbourg, Lucinda Dobbyn and Louise Chau. Bottom row: Samantha Gates, Laeticia Garrett, Molly Xiao, Shue Wei Wong, Thomas Boothroyd, Sinead De Souza and Arvin Banerjee.

1: Return visit – students from Dwiwarna High School attend a psychology class at Huntingtower.

2: Huntingtower students attend an English Language class with Indonesian friends at Dwiwarna High School.

3: Happy travellers to Indonesia include teachers Timi Ardiyanti, Jenni Deubel, Sholto Bowen OAM and Tata Survi.

4: So long, farewell (for this year…): Huntingtower and Dwiwarna High School students enjoy a celebratory dinner at the Three Red Stripes restaurant in Mt Waverley.

5: Jacqueline Tang (1st in Y11 competition), Harrison Penna (3rd in Y11 competition), Satomi Goh-Maejima (1st in Y10 competition), Hashini Thilakaratne (2nd in Y9 competition) and Alexandra Girski (2nd in Y8 competition).

6: Malintha Abeyasinghe (1st in Y2 competition), Chantelle Schuring (1st in Y2 competition), Olivia Woodhouse (2nd in Y4 competition), Harshitaa Nandakumar (2nd in Y6 competition) and Yash Bilagi (1st in Y4 competition).

Let’s celebrate our Indonesian cultural exchange program!

SAYEMBARA LISAN State Winners

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Merayakan Indonesia

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TOP LEFT: Senior Concert Band

1: The Junior Orchestra

2: The Senior Orchestra

3: The Senior ’cellos

4: The Junior Chamber Choir

5: The Senior Choir

6: Congratulations to our high achieving musicians who received special awards at the recent AMEB exams: Alice Freeman (Certificate of Performance), Mihika Kapadia (Certificate of Performance), Satomi Goh-Maejima (Associate), Mia Wu (Associate)

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Music celebrations at Robert Blackwood Hall

Raising the roof

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ABOVE: Years 5 & 6 students enjoying the sun outside Parliament House.

1: Archie Veenker role plays a speech to the House of Representatives at Old Parliament House.

2: Talia Nuroo and Isabelle D’Arcy at Questacon.

3: Hugh Roberts at Old Parliament House.

4: Harshitaa Nandakumar, Michael Xiao and Qi Qi Chen at the Electoral Education Centre.

5: Chloe Davies and William Maxa at the CSIRO.

6: On the road to Canberra … can you spot the statue of the dog on the tuckerbox?

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The Junior School’s Production 1: Badger (Arthur Inigo Knox-Johnson), Otter (Danesh Sakthivel), Toad (Marcus Poon), Ratty (Liam Fyfield) and Mole (Evangeline Hamer-Smith).

2: Racing Drivers (Year 1).

3: Wild Wooders: Braedyn Khong, Daniel Oleksy, Shanya Abeyasinghe, Isabelle D’Arcy and Amy Zhao.

4: Clerk Ava Freeman, Chief Magistrate Spencer Au and Clerk Talia Nuroo.

5: Jeeves (Michael Xiao) and Ethel (Bettina Spyropoulos).

6: The Stoats: Caitlin Cumming, Kade Watkins, Josiane Marriott, Alicia Whitrod, Aiden Morris, Jason Waugh and Ameya Mahesh.

7: Frogs and Ducks (Preps).

8: The Police (Year 3).

9: Train Drivers: Esha Hassan and Harshitaa Nandakumar.

10: The Weasels: Georgia McGarvie, Hugh Roberts, Brodie McCann and Georgia Leitch.

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11: Wild Things (Year 2).

12: Sally (Angelica Karagounis).

13: Policewomen: Sophie Jiang and Qi Qi Chen.

14: Weasels galore … (Year 4).

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Jane BarkerJane has had a long and wonderful history of service at Huntingtower. She started her career in 1989 teaching French and History for 8 years. During this period, she was appointed to the position of Year 9 Coordinator. From 2006 onwards and with children Kate, Sophie and James in tow, she has worked part time, but in such a capacity as to make us wonder what ‘part-time’ means! Her prodigious work for every HOSA and Huntingtower show is legendary. From the depths of the Prop Box she has put together a truly splendid collection of detailed, gorgeous, colourful and exotic costumes. Her beautiful photographs have been the mainstay of the HT News, the school magazine ‘At Home’ and many advertising campaigns.

Her creativity knows no bounds. So many school events have benefitted from her enthusiasm and dedication – a vast array of stage productions, the Christmas Is Giving Assembly, Dansation, the annual Red Cross Collection, HOSA Sports Day, Mather House events, school camps, French language excursions, gallery visits, the String Orchestra trips to Europe and the Clairbourn exchange to name but a few.

Huntingtower will miss her extraordinary vitality and care for each and every student. However, we wish her and her family much joy in their new life in Ballarat. Stay in touch, Jane!

To HT, with love…

Leaving Huntingtower as a teacher is tinged with sadness for me as I have been a part of this community for over half of my life! However, none of my experiences nor memories can ever be erased. They are an indelible part of who I am forever. Amongst my dearest personal friends, I count more than 30 past students whose education, careers, families and friendship I have cherished and followed with great joy. My colleagues of the past 28 years have inspired and guided me to develop and refine my teaching skills and their friendship, generosity and genuine love of their students is inspirational. I cannot imagine my life in the future without the annual costume runs for the productions, HOSA shows, circus performances, poetry evenings and ‘Christmas is Giving’ nativity plays. Working with Daniel Borbely, Mel Beal, Dot Greiveson, Tony Hill and Lynley Bramble on school productions has been my greatest pleasure ever as a teacher. These opportunities to work closely with such amazing colleagues and students to bring a show to the stage is, without doubt, the pinnacle of life outside the classroom.

Teaching a wonderful language such as French has allowed me to spark an interest and yearning in students. I encourage them to be brave with their language, to travel, to immerse themselves in the history, food and culture of France, but also to look beyond their school life at Huntingtower to the doors that open when you respect, appreciate and empathise with another country and its people.

To all the dear students, parents, teachers and friends, present and past, I thank you for your love and respect, your kindness and willingness to make me a part of your lives. My 3 children and I are better people for being part of this school and community.

My desk is cleaned and ready for someone else, but my love, dedication and ongoing interest and association with Huntingtower is eternal.

Jane Barker

Mike BloodMike joined Huntingtower in November 2016. During the past year he has taught both Product Design and Technology and Mathematics. Part of his role involved renovating the Product Design and Tech room and building new work benches and cabinetry. He loved the fact that both the students and staff are exceptionally caring towards one another which results in a calm and focussed learning environment.

Fond Farewells

Mike Blood

Jane Barker with Tahlia Harper and Anjuni Dassanayake.

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Congrats1: Myfanwy Bramble, Liz Davidson, Jan Savage and Robin Clarke at the dinner celebrating their 15 Years of Service milestone

2: Little Otis Harry Nix was welcomed into the world on October 3 – a wonderful event for Gillian, Chris and sister Alice!

3: Alistair and Rosie Barron at their beautiful summer wedding in the UK earlier this year.

Although Mike’s time at Huntingtower has been brief, he feels it has been a privilege to have taught at Huntingtower at the end of his career. Huntingtower in turn is very grateful for all of Mike’s contributions during the year. We will miss his professionalism, his cheerfulness and wisdom and wish him a very happy and well-deserved retirement.

Christian SmithChristian first came to HT as a Year 7 student in 2004. He joined the teaching staff in 2017 to teach Mathematics from Years 7 – 10, as well as Year 8 and 9 Sport.

Christian feels that the kindness of the students and their willingness to learn, as well as the friendliness of the staff and the beautiful grounds all add up to

make Huntingtower ‘the place to be’. He loved his time at Huntingtower as a student and was thrilled to find out that he felt similarly as a staff member.

Christian is off to travel and work in the UK. We will miss him and wish him every happiness, but we do expect to see him back some time. In Christian’s words: ‘If the past is anything to go by, I don’t think I’ll ever truly ‘leave’’. We hope not!

Sarah SomesSarah joined the Huntingtower Junior School in 2013. She was a wonderful librarian and a whizz at computers. The younger students especially viewed Sarah’s library and computer lessons as an absolute highlight.

Sarah worked incredibly hard as a

member of the school’s ICT committee and on formulating the Junior School ICT policy. She was also the Junior School Daily Organiser par excellence, responsible for timetables, duties, extra lessons and so on.

Sarah was known for always being willing to help whenever and wherever she was needed. Huntingtower will miss her generosity of spirit, her incisive judgements and colourful, vibrant outfits. We all wish her every success in her new adventures.

Gillian Jedwab Gillian retired as Prep Assistant earlier this year. We miss her sunny personality and professionalism but know she will be thoroughly enjoying her new life in beautiful Clunes.

Christian Smith

Sarah Somes

Gillian Jedwab with Tyler Zeuschner and Lilah Stephens.

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A great time was had by all… the HOSA and HT Grads Sports Day

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2017 is just about over. The highlight of the year for HOSA was the sports day. Each year HOSA takes on the school in a variety of sports including hockey, table tennis,

netball, basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer. For the past 5 years, HOSA has had the wood over HT with 5 consecutive victories. This year, HT was out to make sure that it would not be 6 out of 6. With one event, soccer, still to play, the overall scores were tied. It all came down to this one game. HOSA started well and it looked like another victory. In the second half, however, the tables turned and the young and very fit HT team stormed home with a resounding victory to break the drought to take out the Callaway Cup. Thanks to Jan Savage and Mel Beal for overall organisation. Also thanks to the French Menswear brand, Daniel Hechter, for donating the t-shirts for HOSA and HT.

The Callaway Cup took on special meaning with the passing of former Principal, John Callaway. John had a wonderful sense of humour. One would safely assume that he wrote the book of ‘Dad jokes’. Many of us have fond recollections of John as a teacher, colleague and friend.

Two old students passed away recently. Judy Warrell has a special place at HT. Judy was actively involved in HT life, first as a student, then as staff member, parent and Association Member. There is hardly an aspect of HT that Judy has not been involved in. A long-time supporter of and fundraiser for HOSA, Judy is best known as the Musical Director for many HOSA shows. I will miss her enormously.

Ainsley Smith passed away early November. As part of the class of ‘79, Ainsley was 2 years below me. We had a combined sport period for

soccer practice. Ainsley was hilarious. As fellow defence players, we shared many jokes. His self-deprecating sense of humour was ever present. Woe to any forward player who tried to tangle with Ainsley. Invariably, the player lost the ball and ended up on the ground with Ainsley in a tangle of arms and legs. These were special times.

I wish you all a merry Christmas and look forward to 2018 and the opening of the new ‘state of the art’ PAC.

Peter ThompsonPresident

A message from HOSA President, Peter Thompson

Peter Thompson

Men’s Soccer (photo Richard Cai) Men’s Hockey (photo Dmitri Maksoutov)

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1: Jane Barker and Mel Beal.

2: The Women’s Netball Team: Ruby Anstee, Dani Gorr, Eloise Verbeek, Chandler McNeary, Monique Astorino, Abbey Crawley and Naomi Maclean.

3: Sophie Barker and Grace Barelier.

4: Matty Serelis, Patrick Holyoake, Dani Gorr, Alan Tong and Daniel Gates.

5: Eloise Verbeek, Kaitlin Hele, Sophie Barker, Patrick Holyoake, Wilson Blick (Player of the Match), Jamie Kerr, Tim Goddard, Theo Karagounis and Grace Barelier.

6: Dallas Nerra, Sarah Ong and Suzie Prasad.

7: Women’s Hockey Team: Christina Percival, Emma Lynch, Jan Savage, Bareetu Aba-Bulgu, Caley Manzie, Jasmine Bunting-Sylvris, Joanna Clapp and Sophie Barker. Front: Kaitlin Hele, Clare Robson and Laura Paton.

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CelebrationsABOVE: Emmalyn Gregory (’07) and Andy Otten at their beautiful October wedding at Stones of the Yarra Valley in Coldstream.

1: Happiness plus! Sarah McGaw (’03) and Tim Cowell at their April wedding in Geelong.

2: Sarah’s wedding party included Nikol Lichocki (’03) (left).

3: Congratulations, Alex Bowen (’02) who graduated with a Master of General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) at ANU in July. The topic of his thesis was ‘“It’s your rights, ok?”: Explaining the ‘right to silence’ to Aboriginal suspects in the Northern Territory’. He was also awarded the University Medal which ‘recognises students who have obtained First Class Honours (or Master’s Advanced Equivalent) and demonstrated exceptional academic excellence across their studies’.

4: Carlyle Misson (’70), middle rider, competed in an international category one amateur cycling race on the Island on Batam, Indonesia, for the 6th annual Tour de Barelang in May. The one-day race consisted of 128 km of undulating terrain with an elevation of 1150m. Carlyle placed 27th overall after crashing 50kms into the race. His team ‘Cycling Asia’ won the team event and were invited back to participate in 2018.

5: Edward (’03) and Kathryn Smith on their way to New York where they will live for 3 years. Kathryn has been accepted at Columbia University to do her Master of Law while Edward is working in finance.

6: Alison Cole (’06) and Paul Stephenson will be married next year. Congratulations!

7: Lionel Wirth (’03) is congratulated on completing the April Canberra Marathon (his first marathon) in a time of 3:22:17.

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ABOVE: Genna Verbeek, Nyamka Bayanmunkh (Aidan’s partner), Aidan Lloyd, Jason Vipulananthan, Chris Haward, Darlene Vickers, Rebecca Martin (Ander’s wife), Anthony Costabile, Ander Madden, Heather Cleaver, Tim Scott, Alicia Goricane, Amy Morrell, Bridgette Peacock (nee Nevins), Amber Ross, Daniela Petrovic, Michael McKenzie, Simone Hopcroft (nee Draeger), Rohan Gilham, Chenoa Benton, James Davies, Evette Cray, Sam Lilly, Matt Chan, Ross Peacock, Janice Chen, Whitney Barr (nee Coward), Lily Avens Donaldson (Andrew’s partner), Andrew Christoforou, Dane Hopcroft and Deniz Desem.

1: Whitney Barr (nee Coward), Evette Cray, Amy Morrell and Jasmine Harris.

2: James Davies, Bridgette Peacock (nee Nevins), Ross Peacock, Chenoa Benton and Amber Ross.

3: Janice Chen, Rohan Gilham, Anthony Costabile and Aidan Lloyd.

4: Genna Verbeek, Andrew Christoforou, Lily Avens Donaldson (Andrew’s partner), Jason Vipulananthan and Michael McKenzie.

5: Dane Hopcroft and Matthew Chan.

6: Heather Cleaver and Samantha Lilly.

7: Genna Verbeek and Alicia Goricane.

8: Jasmine Harris, Darlene Vickers, Chris Haward and James Davies

9: Darlene Vickers, Amy Morrell and Daniela Petrovic.

10: Matthew Chan, Alexander (Ander) Madden and Rebecca Martin (Ander’s partner).

HT Grads 10 years on: The Class of 2007

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In 1927, a group of Christian Scientists established Huntingtower with the purpose of helping its students reach their unlimited potential. Huntingtower continues to be based firmly on the principles of Christian Science. Generations of students have passed through the school, their success measured in fine academic results and fulfilling lives. The school’s needs have traditionally been met by the generous support of benefactors, supplemented with government financial assistance. In order to ensure Huntingtower’s progress and lessen its reliance on government funding, the founders of the school set up different ways for supporters to help the school financially.

You may like to consider any of the following:

• Grants, bequests or donations to the Huntingtower Foundation (A Foundation set up by Trust Deed to preserve and maintain the school’s financial independence)

• Tax Deductible donations to the Property and Building Fund (A fund set up to assist the school in adding new facilities)

• Grants or donations to the Mather Foundation (named after Mr. J.B. Mather, Principal 1949-1972, and set up as a restricted endowment. Whilst the assets cannot be used, the income from the assets contributes towards the running of the school and to student bursaries).

For more information on any of these or to register a bequest via a will or codicil please contact:

Business Manager, Huntingtower School, 77 Waimarie Drive, Mt Waverley 3149, Australia

Phone: (03)9807 8888, e: admin@huntingtower.vic.edu.au

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• November 30: Upper Juniors Celebration Evening 6pm

• December 8: Senior School Speech Night, Robert Blackwood Hall, 7pm

• January 31, 2018: Commencement Day

BACK COVER PHOTO: Earlier this year Mel Beal and Huntingtower’s School Captains Lara Christensen and Sangeeth Vadasseri met with other Melbourne School Captains and two special guests: Julia Banks MP and the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.

FRONT COVER PHOTOS: The Junior School’s production of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows.