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December 2020 Volume 37 – Number 2

Leading Blundstone Teamwork and Boarding in 2020:
on the world stage sportsmaship in an experience like
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Volume 37

Acknowledgements

Editor Chelsea Byrne

Sub-Editors
Jennifer McGie
Mardi Richardson

Graphic Design 61 Design

Printing FRP Printing

Photography
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Front cover

01 From the Chair Blundstone

02 The Australian Educator Awards

03 Leading Blundstone on the world stage

04 Achievement in NAPLAN Numeracy - lessons for all

06 Valedictory

08 Teamwork and sportsmanship in the Middle School

09 Sustainability in the Early Learning Centre

10 Meet the Board

12 Boarding in 2020: an experience like no other

14 Old Collegians chase their dreams

17 Performing Arts continues to thrive

18 Our dedicated, long-serving staff

20 Geoff Brooks Scholarship: a leader in the making

21 There’s something for everyone at the Junior School

22 Old Collegians join forces

23 Student development at Yuulong

24 Recognition of contribution

26 Achievements

28 Gifts to Clarendon

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From
the Chair

John Livingston
Chair, Board of Directors

It is my great hope that On behalf of the Board, I want to To the graduating Class of 2020,
when we reflect on 2020, acknowledge our parent body for their congratulations on an extraordinary
we will do so with pride. continued support, understanding and year – in more ways than one. Your
As a school community, compassion. It is clear that parents have resilience, your adaptability, your
we have been required trust and confidence in Clarendon to creativity and your commitment have
to innovate and put their children first. The staff – held you steady in these uncertain
collaborate in very teaching and operational – kept the times. You have demonstrated your
different ways. It hasn’t students at the centre of their attention; ability to embrace and transform these
always been easy. The they remained focused on the academic challenges into opportunities and
Board of Directors of progress as well as the social and triumphs. Remember that you will
Ballarat Clarendon emotional health of all students within always be part of the Clarendon family;
College has continued their care. 2020 has seen us work our alumni network is strong and we
to work with clarity and together powerfully as a team. value the deep connections that bind us
commitment to ensure as Old Collegians. On behalf of the
that we held steady on We are all aware of the importance Clarendon community, we wish you all
the strategic direction of strong leadership, values-driven the very best as you take the next steps
and vision of the school. leadership, in uncertain times. The in your lives and pursue your
I’m fortunate and grateful Board is indebted to Principal, David aspirations.
to lead such a talented Shepherd, for the focus and energy that
and passionate team. he brings to his work – to every While the messaging around ‘we’re
interaction and every decision. We are all in this together’ has been on high
grateful for the drive the leadership rotation in 2020, I think it is fair to say
team has brought to the task of that we have been and that we are. The
navigating the challenges we have Clarendon community should be proud
faced in 2020. The effort and of what has been achieved in 2020 and
determination evident will ensure that excited for what is possible in 2021.
we emerge stronger, more effective, and
that we continue to thrive.

2 Volume 37 The Educator,
Rising Stars 2020
The
Australian Clare Ellis, teacher of senior English
Education and Coordinator of VCE English, was
Awards 2020 named a ‘Rising Star’ by The Educator
magazine. This is how The Educator
The Australian Education characterised her achievements.
Awards 2020 celebrate the
outstanding achievements of Clare Ellis worked to re-frame students’ perceptions of and
the country’s top performing approach to English and her efforts resulted in the best VCE
schools, principals, department English results in the school’s history. Collaborating with
heads and teachers. colleagues outside of her faculty and embracing instructional
strategies not historically considered in an English setting, Ellis’
Having been recognised as the 2019 Secondary classes posted a value add of more than seven according to
School of the Year, Ballarat Clarendon College has VCAA data analysis. She enlisted other team members to
been honoured again in 2020. implement these approaches enabling more students to benefit
from her expertise and innovation. Ellis also takes an active role
This year, Clarendon is a finalist in both the in the school’s pastoral team and is particularly interested in
Secondary School of the Year (non-government) the development of its health and wellbeing curriculum.
and the Primary School of the Year (non- Ms Ellis’ award is well-deserved recognition by her peers for
government) categories. With well over 500 all that she has, and will continue to, achieve.
schools nominated across 27 categories, we are
gratified to once again be publicly acknowledged
in this way.

Up against schools of the calibre of Haileybury,
Brighton Grammar and Toorak College, being
selected as a finalist is clear recognition of our
standing within the education community.

The winners of the 2020 Australian Education
Awards will be announced later this year.

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Leading Blundstone on the world stage

Old Collegian, Steve Gunn
(1977), is the Chair of
Blundstone Australia.
Seeing the business into its
150th year, Steve has had
an extraordinary career in
several leadership roles
which have afforded him
the opportunity to travel
the world.

Throughout his last two years as a and highlights in my career that I’m To Steve, the most rewarding part of
student at Clarendon, Steve was on a really grateful for,” said Steve. “I was his career has been the opportunity to
naval officer scholarship. A career in the not only lucky enough to be in the right work with a diverse range of people.
navy was unfortunately aborted due to spot at the right time, but helping to
a chronic knee condition and he soon take Blundstone from being a “I’ve been blessed with a great team
took a public service position in predominantly male-wearing, of people at Blundstone and, before
Melbourne. He found himself in the Australian-focused, work boot business that, many great teams in the public
human resources area and excelled in to one which is now ensconced as an service. I’ve had great partners in the
several roles across a number of all gender, leisure and work brand on value chain all over the world,” said
departments in Melbourne, Hobart, the world stage will be the career Steve. “It makes working life much
Adelaide and Canberra. highlight that gets the most more interesting to know that
recognition.” everyone is different and everyone is
In 1987, Steve married his Tasmanian able to make the fabric of their own
wife, Maree, and in 1994 they had their Over recent years, Steve was directly working life that much richer.”
first child. They made the move to responsible for the development of
Tasmania, without jobs, to see what Blundstone’s United States market, Steve and Maree now have two
they could make of their new family where, like Australia and New Zealand, children and, in his spare time, he
life. Not long after, Steve saw an Blundstone operates as its own enjoys following sport, reading novels
advertisement for the role of Industrial distributor dealing directly with the and, more recently, exploring Tasmania
Officer at a place he’d never heard of market. It had previously by boat.
- Blundstone. A “serendipitous decision” underperformed as a market when it
blossomed into what now is an should have been their number one in “It’s a big world out there and it is
accomplished, globally-recognised the world. Now, the United States looking to give people opportunity,”
career. market is quickly heading in that said Steve. “Never stop listening, never
direction. stop observing and understand that
Since joining Blundstone in 1994, things constantly change. Have a plan
Steve has also worked as a General “The product had always been great, B and maybe a plan C because you will
Manager and was Chief Executive hence the opportunity for it to grow,” inevitably need them and find really
Officer before stepping down from that said Steve. “I was determined to good people to collaborate with as
role in October and becoming Chair of succeed in the role and systematically there is no way that you will be
the business. worked through everything in the successful on your own”.
business that was a barrier to success.”
“I have had so many opportunities

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Achievement in
NAPLAN Numeracy
– lessons for all

Ballarat Clarendon College was proud to be yet again acknowledged
by ACARA as a high performing school based on the percentage of
students achieving ‘above average progress’.

Chief Executive Office of ACARA, David de Carvalho, was Grant McTighe. Backward design involves starting with the
keen to learn more about our pedagogical approach to the outcome in mind and working back from that in order to
teaching of Numeracy which has resulted in commendable determine the instructional methods. This may seem
outcomes for students over more than five years. Head of like a fairly obvious principle, but it is quite common in
Research, Greg Ashman, embraced the opportunity to Mathematics teaching to start planning with a particular
provide the brief case study for ACARA in the hope that it activity in mind that the teacher wishes the students to
would yield generalisable lessons about good practice that complete. In contrast, backwards design ensures that
would have potential for wider application. “We’re keen to learning activities are always directed towards achieving
support our colleagues in other schools. All students deserve a specific learning intention. The process developed by
to engage with a robust curriculum that is well taught.” Wiggins and McTighe also ensures that these learning
intentions are coherent by structuring them around big
The Ballarat Clarendon College case study, below, will ideas and essential questions.
be shared on the ACARA website.
At around the same time, Clarendon also adopted
The approach to teaching Mathematics at Ballarat Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction as a planning tool.
Clarendon College has benefited from a confluence of These principles are based on a wealth of research evidence
key ideas. supporting explicit instruction. As an early adopter, the
Mathematics Department sought to put these principles
In 2013, the whole school was introduced to the concept
of backward design based on the work of Jay Wiggins and

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Paul Tan Sim, Ella Cartwright,
Sienna Ward and Luke Robson

in action, with leaders at every level working hard to ensure procedural knowledge. Rosenshine’s principles also inform
that mathematical concepts and procedures were clearly lesson observations. However, using them as a simple
explained and assessed. In contrast to an inquiry learning checklist is avoided so as to discourage teachers from
approach, students at Clarendon are not generally asked to a performative approach.
solve problems they have not been taught how to solve.
Instead, early instruction in a new concept uses pairs of Consistent with the Clarendon improvement plan, the
worked examples and problems. The teacher models the Mathematics Department has also adopted a system of
worked example, completing the problem and thinking shared planning. Teachers do not start with a blank sheet of
aloud as they do so. Students then complete a problem paper, designing each lesson for their class. Instead, teaching
similar to that worked example, often on mini-whiteboards. teams collaborate to produce units of work and lesson plans
This allows the teacher to assess the understanding of all and a precise timeline for each unit is followed. Once
the students in the class and adjust the teaching assessment data is available that relates to a unit of
accordingly. As students move along the developmental teaching, the unit is audited against this assessment data
pathway, gaining experience with a particular concept, and areas of weakness are addressed. Through this process,
support is gradually withdrawn. This model draws upon units of work pass through many iterations and each class
research in Mathematics teaching demonstrating that benefits from the sum of those iterations. The idea is that
conceptual understanding develops in parallel with the effectiveness of the teaching improves over time; there
is a focus on the capture of that improvement.

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Class of 2020

Valedictory

Ballarat Clarendon College’s Year 12 students commemorated their
schooling with traditional graduation events including a final dress-up
day, Graduation Ceremony and Valedictory lunch.

During their final day of Units 3 and 4 classes, students were with Clarendon doesn’t end with their graduation. For the
encouraged to dress up as their childhood hero. There was a Year 12s, there will always be opportunities to maintain their
fantastic array of costumes and inspirational characters, connection with the Clarendon community, whether that be
which provided the students an opportunity to reflect upon through returning to talk to staff and students or simply by
fond memories of their younger years. sending an email to let the school know what they’ve been
up to.
On the morning of the annual Valedictory Assembly,
students met in their respective House groups one last time, Following the ceremony, students and staff enjoyed a
before commencing the Valedictory and Graduation events. relaxed lunch in Café College, gathering for their last time as
students of the school.
Although COVID-19 restrictions meant that the students
could not congregate in one space, the students continued The students enjoyed reflecting on their journeys at
the tradition of their 30-second valedictory speeches, which Clarendon whilst giving thanks to their families, teachers
were live-streamed through Microsoft Teams to parents and and friends for their ongoing support and dedication over
families at home. the years.

The students were also formally welcomed into the Old Best of luck to the graduating class of 2020!
Collegian community, being reminded that their connection

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03 04
01 Back row Caitlin Abbs, Kelsey Josephs,
Eloise Amirtharajah and Nick Brown
Front row Maya Duggan, Ashantha
Martin and Lionel Giddings
02 Alek Russel and Annabella McIntyre
03 Lincoln Westerland, Blair May,
Charlie Murray, Gage Wright,
Joel Walton and Archie Harrison
04 Libby George, Rosie Hogan and
Mia Wachter
05 Anna Cole, Scarlett Nash,
Jacob Benjamin, Charles Pritchard,
James Tantau and Bryn Allen

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Teamwork and sportsmanship
in the Middle School

The Middle School prides The competition saw involvement and disciplines. For Middle School
itself on providing from over 450 students, each rowing students, it is during their House
students with inventive, for two minutes on behalf of their events that these skills truly shine.
fun and challenging House. Once completed, the total
House activities distance rowed was calculated for Congratulations to Waters House,
throughout the year. students from Years 5 to 8 and the which placed first in the ergatta
In the past, these have House that rowed the furthest won. competition, followed by Polson and
included House Horner in second place, McPherson in
dodgeball, a Spelling Although the event required physical fourth and Ross in fifth place.
Bee, skipping and even participation from the students, more
a teacher ‘Who am I?’ importantly, it revealed their fantastic The students should not only be
guessing game. In Term teamwork skills both on and off the congratulated for their display of grit
4, coinciding with their ergo. Whilst ‘rowing’, students were and determination on the ergo, but
physical education surrounded by friends, peers and most importantly, for their
rowing unit, the Middle teachers cheering them on from the outstanding sportsmanship and
School Houses of Horner, sidelines, encouraging them to push encouragement from the sidelines.
McPherson, Polson, Ross through their two-minute row.
and Waters participated Students cheering on their teammates
in a House ergatta Teamwork and sportsmanship during their House Ergatta Competition
competition. are developed throughout their time
at school and across multiple contexts

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Sustainability in the
Early Learning Centre

Throughout Terms 3 and 4, our Early Learning Centre students learnt about the
interdependence of living things during a new sustainability unit. This unit was
developed as a part of the Early Learning Centre curriculum, taking into
consideration the meaningful links between Clarendon’s teaching philosophy
and the guidelines set by Victorian Early Years Learning and Development
Framework (VEYLDF).

Clockwise from top left
Dion Udahenkanda Lekamlage
and Sebastian Harwood taking
care of their worms

ELC students learning about
the different parts of plants

Barry Song

Sia Raj, Fleur Hann and
Charlotte Lees

A key aspect of the Early Learning Centre’s philosophy is that Learning classrooms took care of their own worm farms,
children learn best through active engagement by exploring, which students closely monitored and used their daily fruit
experimenting and researching with others. In combination scraps as a source of food for the animals.
with the VEYLDF guidelines, which recommend the
engagement of children in experiences that encourage social Throughout the unit, the students interacted with several
responsibility and foster respect for the environment, this multimedia forms including the Get Grubby program
new sustainability unit formed. presented by ‘Dirt Girl’ and Costa Georgiadis and texts such
as Wonderful Worms and The Worm Who Knew Karate.
Whilst the 3-year-olds focused on protecting plants by
conserving water and limiting rubbish, the 4-year-olds Most importantly, the students developed an awareness
explored sustainable practices such as composting, growing of the impact of human activity on the environment and
edible plants and soil health. During this time, all of the Early how they can promote the positive effects that people can
have on the world by making small, everyday contributions.

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Meet the Board

Laura Van Dyk (Rae) (2002) works for Harwood Andrews legal firm being taught by David Shepherd in Year
2020 marks Laura’s third year on the as a Senior Associate. After living in 10 Mathematics.
Ballarat Clarendon College Board. She London and Melbourne, Laura and her
is also a member of both the Property husband, Joe, returned to Ballarat to Laura and Joe now enjoy watching
and Infrastructure as well as the Audit raise their family in a regional town and their children begin their schooling
and Risk Management Committees. become members of a close-knit journeys at Clarendon. Their daughter,
Her background in law and planning community. Minnie, currently attends the Early
makes her a valued member of the Learning Centre whilst their son, Louis,
Board and her passion for Clarendon “I am very fortunate to be a part of will join his big sister in 2021.
and the wider Ballarat community is such a talented team on the Board,”
undeniable. said Laura.“It’s great to be a small part “To be a part of the recently
of something big, which feeds into the refurbished Early Learning Centre was
Following her time as a student at community aspect and why I wanted to very special,” said Laura.“The one thing
Clarendon, Laura studied Law and return to Ballarat.” I value most about being on the Board
Behavioural Science at Latrobe is being able to see the students using
University. She then worked at Laura was the first in her family to the spaces that we assisted in planning.
Maddocks law firm in Melbourne, spent attend Clarendon, followed by her To see the evolution of those spaces
some years working in London at a local brothers Jason (2007) and Ash (2011). and be a part of that change means a
Government Agency and, currently, Joe’s three sisters boarded at lot to me.”
Clarendon: Monica (2003), who taught
English at the school, Eleanor (2005), As an Old Collegian, Laura feels
and Ursula (2011). personally invested in ensuring that
students, their families and all staff
During her time as a student, Laura have the best experience possible at
felt that there were endless Clarendon.
opportunities available to her. These
included playing the flute, swimming Being a member of the Board enables
every morning and developing her Laura to contribute to the future of
passion for running, which she credits Clarendon.“It is so important to me that
to teaching staff, David Parker and Ian the future generations of students get to
Lovel. She also has fond memories of experience the benefits of a Clarendon
education like I did,” said Laura.

Stuart Postlethwaite Having grown up on a farm in
Stuart has been a member of the St Arnaud, Stuart has always enjoyed
Clarendon Board since 2011 and is getting to know and becoming involved
valued for his extensive experience in with his local community. Stuart’s
finance and business development. family has been farming since 1876 and
Stuart is Deputy Chair of the Board, he believes it has paved the way for his
Deputy Chair of the Finance interesting career in finance.
Committee, and Chair of the
Foundation Board. After his high school education,
Stuart started working at the National

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Australia Bank (NAB). After 10 years, wonderful to help them grow their favourite sports and hobbies (of which
NAB created an agribusiness role which businesses while watching their family there are many). He is also a long-time
Stuart immediately stepped into. He grow too.” member of the Ballarat Eureka APEX
has been working at NAB for a total of club and has been heavily involved in
32 years and is the Senior Agribusiness Upon moving to Ballarat, Stuart and the Ballarat Lakers Junior Football Club
Manager. his wife, Pauline, toured several schools as a runner and assistant coach.
for their two children at the time, and
“Having the experience of growing Clarendon “just felt right”. Together When offered the opportunity to
up on a farm gives you some they now have four children, Kyra (2018), become a Board member, Stuart felt it
immediate connections with the Amaya, Year 12, Flynn, Year 10, and only natural for him to become
clientele when you’re in the Shanae, Year 7. involved.“I had always wanted to give
agribusiness side of the bank,” said back and become involved with the
Stuart.“Having been in Ballarat for the Stuart is a true family man, spending community,” said Stuart.“I feel
last 17 years, my family and I have all of his spare time with his children, honoured to be a part of such a
grown up with our clients. It’s watching them participate in their wonderful organisation.”

Jayne Liubinas member,” said Jayne. “Our kids had a perspective to Board matters.”
Jayne has been a member of the Board wonderful experience at Clarendon Jayne also loves being a member of
since 2012 and is a member of the and I love still being associated with
Property and Infrastructure Committee. the school.” the Property and Infrastructure
She has watched the school evolve over Committee. “I enjoy meeting with the
her years as a parent with her husband, Jayne studied Medical Science at architects and seeing how the school
Rimas, having sent their four children RMIT University, majoring in continues to evolve,” said Jayne.
through Clarendon: Nicholas (2015), Haematology and Blood Banking. She “Having a part in that is pretty special.”
Georgia (2012), Edwina (2009) and has worked at the Geelong Hospital,
Thomas (2007). the Ballarat Base Hospital and in In her spare time, Jayne enjoys
London. Following her time at the Base reading, cooking, knitting and traveling.
“I felt a great privilege being Hospital, Jayne worked at the Ballarat She has always enjoyed sport, whether
nominated as a potential Board IVF Clinic for 12 years as an it be competing in triathlons or
embryologist. Now, she operates her participating in Pilates classes, and
own business on the Great Ocean Road, takes a 7am ocean swim every
selling jam and chutney to local morning.
businesses.
“Our children have had the benefit of
“I come from a scientific background a fabulous education in a regional
in contrast to other Board members,” town,” said Jayne. “I think all students
said Jayne. “I feel I have a great and families that become involved with
understanding of the school having Clarendon are very lucky.”
been a parent at Clarendon for a long
time. I can bring an external

Over subsequent editions of ringaroo, we will continue to profile our extraordinary Board members who volunteer
a great many hours in setting and monitoring the strategic direction of the school.

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Boarding
in 2020:
an experience
like no other

Despite the periods of remote
learning during 2020, the boarding
house community remained
connected with one another online.

Learning from home provided boarding students an allowed us to spend invaluable time with our families at
opportunity to spend important quality time with their home and has ultimately led to a stronger bond within our
families while not entirely missing out on the camaraderie boarding community.”
and fun of boarding life. Although the impacts
of COVID-19 saw empty boarding houses on campus during “Being at home meant that I was able to help out on the
the majority of Terms 2 and 3, students and staff were not farm with my Dad and spend time with my siblings, whom I
deterred from their boarding routines and found many would normally only see once a term,” said Archie Harrison.
positives during their time at home. “Despite the many hardships of 2020, there’s still a lot that
I gained from it and a lot to look forward to.”
For the Year 12 Boarding House Leaders, this year was
particularly special as they prepared to graduate and move Although not physically together, the boarders kept in
to the next stage of their lives. contact through regular boarding house Zoom and Microsoft
Team catch-ups. They also shared special talents and
“This year, boarding has been a completely different suggested activities for each other, like how to make a
experience to any other year,” said Alyssa Fawcett.“It is fishing lure, wood-making, riding unicycles, favourite and
important to recognise that such unprecedented times new cooking recipes, artworks, photographs, podcasts as

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well as book and movie reviews. “I am so grateful to the Pithers for inviting me to join their
Some international boarders were fortunate to be hosted by family,” said Rachel.“2020 has been an interesting experience
and one I will never forget”.
other boarding families during periods of remote learning.
Year 11 student, Rachel Simmons, was learning from her home Upon returning to the boarding house in Term 4, the
in Woodland Park, Colorado, during Term 2. This meant boarders were excited and ready to immerse themselves in
attending classes until 11:30pm on weeknights whilst outside the boarding experience and catch up with friends and
temperatures dropped to O°C degrees. tutors. For the Year 12s, it was an opportunity to spend quality
time with the special people who made an impact on their
Upon her return to Australia, and commencing a second lives over their years as boarders.
remote learning period, Rachel was fortunate to stay with
fellow student, Georgie Pither, and her family. In their spare Above Archie Harrison and his family working
time, they enjoyed exploring local waterfalls and spotting wild on a Hot House during remote learning
koalas, an opportunity Rachel would not have experienced
in the USA. Opposite Page Rachel Simmons and Georgia Pither

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Old Collegians chase their dreams

Upon graduating Ballarat Clarendon College, some Old Collegians move on to
pursue life-long dreams, whilst others begin a search for their heart’s desire.
Whether it is a dream they’ve always known or a passion they found along the
way, these Old Collegians are now succeeding in their chosen fields.

James Lyttle (2008)

James Lyttle is a professional dancer who has travelled myself what I could do to enrich the lives of others so they
the world to follow his dreams. Upon graduating from could have the same opportunities that I have had.”
Clarendon, James was accepted into The Australian Ballet
School where he performed with The Australian Ballet’s James now sits on the Board of Directors for Artists
regional touring arm and achieved an Advanced Diploma in Alliance for Africa, which promotes the development of the
Dance. James has since performed on renowned stages in arts by organising workshops and galas for children in Kenya
the Middle East, Asia, Africa, North America and all across so that they can develop their skills and perform alongside
Europe. international artists.

During his senior years at Clarendon, James travelled to “We are working hard to develop these galas into an arts
Melbourne twice a week to advance his athletic training. festival for the whole city of Nairobi,” said James. “We will
He also represented Australia in the Cecchetti International invite more regional and international artists to become
Ballet Competition in Canada during his graduating year. involved and to give the public an even richer idea of what is
possible in the world of the arts.”
“It was this encouragement from Clarendon that enabled
me to accomplish a solid education alongside my unique http://www.artistsallianceforafrica.com/
choice of career as a professional dancer,” said James.

Shortly after he started performing for The Australian
Ballet, James suffered a knee injury which left him doubting
whether he’d ever make it to the European stage. An
untapped skill set helped him to pursue his dream.

“The ability to articulate myself and write 20,000-word
essays to apply for scholarships to travel, I attribute to my
education at Clarendon,” said James.

Consequently, in 2012, he was the recipient of the notable
Lady Mollie Isabelle Askin Ballet Scholarship. He has since
performed with the Bavarian State Ballet in Munich and
currently works in North America with Les Grande Ballets de
Mortreal.

Now that James has achieved his heart’s desire, he is eager
to make a difference in the lives of others. “My time at
Clarendon was instrumental in developing a sense of moral
responsibility to the broader community,” said James.
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Alice Jasper (2000) in the construction industry and was nominated ‘Apprentice
of the Year’. Now working in railway maintenance, she enjoys
Alice Jasper has been working as an electrician in railway driving past completed office buildings and hospitals,
maintenance since 2011. Having grown up in Wilson’s including the new Royal Children’s Hospital, knowing “I
Promontory spending time working alongside her father, a helped build that,” during her apprenticeship.
lighthouse keeper, she always felt comfortable pursuing a
more male-dominated career. “I love the sense of achievement that comes with my
work,” said Alice. “I am proud of that fact that I help keep a
Following her time at Clarendon, Alice commenced her railway network running and have played a part in getting
studies to become an Electrotechnology Systems Technician people to where they need to go.”
at Box Hill TAFE. In 2007, she completed her apprenticeship
Alice’s current position involves working 12-hour shifts of
days and nights on a rotating basis and servicing and
maintaining the rolling stock fleet, both in the workshop and
out in the field. Her consistent motivation and
determination to get the job done, she says, is something
her education at Clarendon instilled in her.

“My time at Clarendon, especially as a boarder, taught me
the skills I needed to be independent,” said Alice. “Clarendon
always taught me a strong work ethic and that, no matter
what my personal goal was, it was important to have a goal
to work towards.”

Alice believes that there is now more support for women
in trades than there has ever been.

“My advice to the girls who are thinking about
undertaking a trade qualification is to believe in yourself and
not be talked out of it by others,” said Alice. “You never know
how proud you would be of yourself if you were the first ever
qualified tradesperson in your family. If that is what you are
passionate about, you must go for it.”

Dr Michael Nash (1988)

Dr Michael Nash is an applied malacologist and sole director
of a consulting company which delivers information for the
control of snails and slugs in changing agricultural
ecosystems. After delaying studies whilst farming in south
west Victoria, Michael completed a PhD in malacology at the
University of Melbourne. Following his university studies, he
moved to Adelaide to work for the South Australian Research
and Development Institute as a Senior Grains Entomologist.

During his time at Clarendon, Michael enjoyed being
challenged by his math teachers, Wally Brodar and Ian Lovel.

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“It is a pity that more of their guidance failed to sink in as Having followed his passion, Michael encourages students
I try to model slug population growth rates,” joked Michael. to take the time to follow their dreams, despite any setbacks.
“What I find most rewarding about my work is when a
He is also grateful for his time as a boarder under the farmer returns from a field day on pest snails or slugs and
guidance of Principal Ron Horner, who suggested that thanks me,” said Michael.
Michael needed more time to mature and advised him to
delay his tertiary studies. Michael enjoys spending time with his family and friends
sharing good food and wine. He also has a passion for
“When I later went to university, I felt I had a clear focus sharing his knowledge about ecosystem services, including
and the persistence to complete the studies of my choice,” the unseen windmills of the natural world.
said Michael. “I chose to specialise in land dwelling molluscs
to understand how productive ecosystems can produce
more food with less water.”

Laura Moneghetti (2014) “I have always had an interest in the trade industry and
doing something that is practical,” said Laura. “An electrical
Laura Moneghetti recently became the Ballarat Gold Mine’s career stood out to me as it is not only physical work, but it
first female electrical apprentice. Laura completed a requires problem solving and fault-finding which I enjoy.”
Certificate II in Electrotechnology at Federation University
before applying for the position, which involves completing Following her time at Clarendon, Laura began a Bachelor
electrical maintenance underground and above the earth’s of Criminal Justice at RMIT University. She also spent some
surface. time working at Ray White Real Estate, before retuning to
Ballarat to pursue her real passion.

Initially, Laura said she was nervous about working in a
male-dominated environment, but is proud that she took the
risk to do what she enjoys. Now, she looks forward to
working every day.

“It has taken a few years of changing jobs, trying different
things and even moving town for me to find the right path,”
said Laura. “Whilst my journey hasn’t been the most
conventional or direct one, through the opportunities
presented and my perseverance, I have been fortunate to
find the area I am passionate about.”

Looking back on her education, Laura is glad she persisted
with her studies and developed a self-confidence she credits
to the support of her teachers and family, who encouraged
her to find a career path that suited her skills and interests.

Although it is still early days, she is excited by the different
opportunities available to her once completing her
qualification.

“The career of an electrician is extremely versatile,” said
Laura. “Whether I continue to work at the mine, move to a
domestic environment or even start my own company, the
possibilities are many and varied.”

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Performing Arts
continues to thrive

The performing arts Performances channel on Microsoft
community across the Teams, which afforded students across
globe has been deeply the school the ability to post
affected by the COVID-19 performances from home and share
pandemic. them with their teachers and peers for
feedback. Within the channel, several
Throughout 2020, Clarendon’s other opportunities emerged including
Performing Arts department worked a music ensemble recording which
tirelessly to ensure students were involved over 40 students, a ‘Queen’
provided with many alternative medley choir recording, aerobics
performance opportunities, whether tutorials, weekly VCE Music live
that be in music, dance or drama. While concerts, Junior School family
band rehearsals and musicals were percussion sessions and music
postponed, the Clarendon community concerts involving students from Prep
rose to the challenge, making the most to Year 12.
of online platforms.
“Music and the arts are essentially a
When entering the first remote team activity, whether it is performing to
learning period, staff were determined an audience or playing in an ensemble,”
to continue to engage students in the said Mr Belcher.“It was delightful to see
practical side of the arts, both so many students contribute to our
curricular and co-curricular. Although channel, as we were able to see and
online learning had its limitations in share performances we may never have
this regard, out of trying times came otherwise been able to enjoy.”
wonderful opportunities and success
stories. The performing arts community
continues to overcome setbacks and
Upon the return to remote learning thrive in the online world. Clarendon
in Term 3, Head of Performing Arts, students and staff look forward to
Steven Belcher, said that staff were on upcoming performance opportunities
the front foot when it came to the whether they be virtual or in front of
performance side of things. “This led to a live audience.
some great opportunities and learnings
we look to continue, whether they be Top to bottom Haylee Carr
during online learning or face-to-face,” Sebastian Gonzalez-Zhu
said Mr Belcher. Chloe and Zachary Sheih
Katrina Prior
One initiative in particular was the
introduction of the Student

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Our dedicated,
long-serving staff

Richard Schomburgk different roles. These include Head of of other staff members turned this
After a remarkable 24 years of service Geography, Co-Head of Girls Boarding, around. Today, the school is very
at Ballarat Clarendon College, Richard Head of Boarding, Head of Sport, different to the institution I walked into
Schomburgk will retire at the end of Colours Coordinator, Head of Cairns in 1997. These staff were determined
this school year. House, House Teacher of Garbutt, New that our students and staff excelled
Teacher and Student Teacher in everything we did at the school,
Mr Schomburgk has been involved Coordinator, as well as a football and academically, pastorally and on the
in teaching all his life, kickstarting his tennis coach. sporting field. This we did, and continue
career in Adelaide as a bonded teacher to do.”
with the Education Department of Whilst Co-Head of Girls Boarding,
South Australia, after graduating from Mr Schomburgk and his wife, Roz, In his spare time, Mr Schomburgk
Adelaide College of Advanced enjoyed mentoring students. It was a enjoys travelling overseas with his wife,
Education. He gained valuable working time which, he says, is one of his most watching and playing sport, as well as
experience at several Anglican day and memorable. spending time with his family,
boarding schools, completed a Masters including their Bernese mountain dog,
of Educational Management at Flinders “My time working with my wife, Roz, Quinn.
University and obtained a Level 3 in the Boarding House was particularly
Coaching Certificate for AFL Football special,” said Mr Schomburgk.“She was “It has been a great experience for
before moving to Ballarat and a wonderful role model for the students me to work at Clarendon,” said Mr
commencing work at Clarendon in 1997. and we gained great satisfaction Schomburgk.“I thought I could teach
watching them grow into fine young ‘a bit’ when I arrived, but now I realise
During his time at Clarendon, Mr women.” how little I really knew about effective
Schomburgk has worked across several teaching practice.”
areas of the school and in many Mr and Mrs Schomburgk’s sons,
Jonathon (2004) and Nicholas (2007), “I have also met so many dedicated,
also attended Clarendon.“The school committed and professional staff who
provided an environment for them are always prepared to go above and
to pursue activities they would never beyond the call of duty. I have made
have chosen to do if they remained at strong relationships with teaching staff,
a city school in Adelaide,” said in the Boarding House, whilst coaching
Mr Schomburgk. sport and with administration and
maintenance staff.”
For Mr Schomburgk, Clarendon has
evolved significantly since he first “However, it’s now time to wrap up
began teaching at the school. this part of my life and, with Roz, head
back home. I wish everyone at the
“When I first arrived, numbers were school well in the future.”
less than a third of what they are now
and we only had around 60 boarders in
total,” said Mr Schomburgk.“David
Shepherd, Jan McClure and a number

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Lauren Dean “The infinity pool, rowing tank and Before pursuing a career in teaching,
Lauren Dean has been a member of fitness studios are certainly well Mr Eppingstall worked in a shoe factory
staff for over 14 years and brings received on tours, but I love to show for three years and as a plasterer for 14
enormous value to the Clarendon families around all of our facilities,” said years. After completing his studies at
community with her business Mrs Dean.“Every tour is different with Federation University Ballarat, Mr
administration background, so many varying interests amongst our Eppingstall worked at Forest Street
communication skills, creativity and prospective students”. Primary School before commencing
attention to detail. at Clarendon.
For Mrs Dean, Clarendon is a unique
Mrs Dean is the Head of Admissions, school - and it is so much more than Mr Eppingstall’s wife, Judi,
managing all of the school enrolments academic outcomes and accolades. also served Clarendon for two years
from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12. as president of the Friends of
Upon commencing at Clarendon in “I know it has been said many times Performing Arts Auxiliary. Their two
2006, Mrs Dean was employed as the before, but I think that the quality of children, Angus (2017) and Edwina
Registrar’s Assistant and worked with teaching and instruction is what makes (2019) attended the school, and
past-staff member, Dennis Moneghetti, a Clarendon education special,” said teaching his daughter in Year 3 is one
for 11 years before taking over the role Mrs Dean.“I think it is also important to of Mr Eppingstall’s fondest memories.
of Head of Admissions in 2017. highlight many of the other things
Clarendon does so well. Driven by “What I have cherished most during
“What I love most about my job is all strong underpinning values, our my time at Clarendon is the
of the wonderful families and students pastoral care, community service, opportunity to learn new skills and pass
I get to meet,” said Mrs Dean.“I am very progress support and the incredible them on to students,” said Mr
much a people-person and enjoy range of co-curricular opportunities are Eppingstall.“I loved going on school
building relationships with new just some of the aspects of Clarendon camps and celebrating school events,
families entering the school. Clarendon that provide students with such such as dress-up days and the
is an incredibly special place and I love wonderful experiences.” Community Fair.”
being a part of such a professional and
dedicated team.” Mrs Dean looks forward to continuing Mr Eppingstall describes the
to drive future enrolments at Clarendon. Clarendon community as a “hard-
Over time, Mrs Dean has seen working, close-knit family”.
significant evolution in the Ken Eppingstall
infrastructure of the school, including After 23 years of service, Ken Eppingstall “Clarendon is a family that backs
the Richardson Centre at Sturt Street has decided to wind up his teaching each other and always strives to
which is exceptionally popular with career at Clarendon. During his time at produce the best outcomes in all areas,”
prospective families. Additionally, the the school, Mr Eppingstall taught every said Mr Eppingstall.“I believe this
number of tours and enrolments has year level from Prep to Year 6. He has applies to both the dedicated teaching
grown significantly. also enjoyed coaching basketball, t-ball, and administration staff, as well as
and cross country. students and parents”.

Mr and Mrs Eppingstall have
relocated to New South Wales to
pursue the next stage of their working
lives and be closer to their daughter,
Edwina, who is studying nursing at the
University of Newcastle.

“I would like to thank everyone who
has been a part of my life during this
time and all of the teachers who guided
my children during their time at
Clarendon,” said Mr Eppingstall.
“I look forward to hearing about the
Clarendon family in the future.”

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Geoff Brooks Scholarship:
a leader in the making

The Geoff Brooks Scholarship, honouring Old Collegian Geoff Brooks (1982),
is awarded to a Year 11 student with strong community values and leadership
potential.

Teà Rabbette is the 2020 Geoff Brooks Scholarship encourages people to go Top Geoff Brooks
Scholar and says that receiving the beyond what is expected and lead Middle Yusrah Ismail, Teà Rabbette and Toby Matherson
scholarship has changed her life. Teà is a alongside their peers.“I wish to follow in Above Kate Brooks
current boarder from Colac, where she the footsteps of previous recipients and
previously studied at Trinity College strive to achieve those goals,” said Teà.
before feeling the need for change in
order to pursue her academic goals. Donor, Dr Kate Brooks, Geoff’s widow,
says that “the scholarship represents
“The Geoff Brooks Scholarship has the opportunity for an all-round
changed my life as it has opened up achiever with leadership potential to
opportunities I never thought I’d discover and nurture that potential in
experience,” said Teà.“I think that I have an environment that will maximise
grown a lot as a person as I have been their awareness of what they have and
able to excel and push my limits, which I could achieve should they wish to.”
wouldn’t have been able to do without
the support of the Clarendon Kate has always felt inspired to
community.” provide opportunities to those who
otherwise wouldn’t be exposed to them.
Following Geoff Brooks’ time at
Ballarat Clarendon College, he studied “I wanted to help give students the
to gain his commercial pilot’s license opportunity to acquire and develop
and soon joined the Navy as a helicopter some of the skills and qualities that
flying instructor. He was also heavily made Geoff, and people like him, such
involved with the Red Cross through special and valuable people to all those
giving blood and participating in the they touch,” said Kate.
Murray Marathons to raise funds for the
charity. Geoff was passionate about “Changing to a more nurturing, yet
supporting his community, whether challenging environment, really
that be in soup kitchens or flying Santa benefited me in the last two years of my
into children’s Christmas parties. He was schooling,” said Kate.“If I could offer
a leader by example: not overtly, but that opportunity to students in their
naturally. last two years, it would not only
generate benefit for them, but would be
Geoff was tragically killed in a so much in keeping with Geoff’s idea of
helicopter accident in 1995. always giving people a chance where
you can.”
Teà believes that the Geoff Brooks

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There’s something for everyone
at the Junior School

Lia Beilfuss at
Coding Club

Drums ‘n’ Roses lunchtime concert Flynn Ellis

Wonderful opportunities are
offered to our students in the
extensive co-curricular program,
including sport and recreation,
visual arts, performing arts,
creative writing, coding and chess.

Over 15 different co-curricular activities are offered each week Ashlyn Narracott
– there’s always something for everyone at the Junior School!
Whether it be learning how to dance or sing in Mini Glee, The number of programs available is not only credit to the
burning-off some energy during Get Fit or unleashing their passion of the Junior School staff, but also the enthusiasm of
inner journalist writing for the Clarendon Journal, the the students involved.The Junior School is an exciting,
opportunities for students are many and varied. motivating and energetic place to learn and have fun.

“The Junior School is such a vibrant place with so many
wonderful opportunities for our students to get involved and
feel connected,” said Head of Junior School Physical Education,
Kristie Cowan.“The commitment from staff to keep the
students engaged with one another outside of the classroom
ultimately strengthens our Junior School community
connectedness.”

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Old
Collegians
join forces

Taite Radley (2008) and Kirsten Aisbett (2007) have joined forces to run
Ballarat’s newest gym, ‘Sweaty’. They graduated from Clarendon to pursue
their own fitness journeys and have returned to Ballarat with a common goal
in mind: to share their passion for fitness with the Ballarat community.

Following his time at Clarendon, Taite experience of working out was so “I want to help others completely
began Business Management at addictive that you’d never want to change their lives the way that I have.
Federation University, but soon deferred leave,” said Taite. I want to guide and motivate them
to pursue his passion in fitness through their own fitness journeys,”
marketing. Taite travelled Australia and Whilst at Clarendon, Taite was said Kirsten.“It is honestly the most
New Zealand working in various gym heavily involved in the sports program, amazing feeling knowing that you can
environments and, after six months, particularly, football. Although he didn’t make such a huge impact on someone’s
accelerated to a marketing set the world on fire academically, he day and that you are inspiring them to
management position. He continued to said, give him a footy and a fitness be the best version of themselves.”
build his skills and capacities as a challenge and he could accomplish
Branch Manager for Bank of Melbourne anything. There is something special about
before returning to Ballarat to establish both ‘Sweaty’ coaches having attended
his gym. “Clarendon gave me the tools I Clarendon. The skills they learnt in
needed to achieve my dreams,” said relation to working as part of a team
“I have never been one to do anything Taite.“My teachers instilled in me the and always striving to achieve their best
that I don’t feel is right for me,” said belief that, with dedication and are visible in their approach to their
Taite.“I think sometimes if you want commitment, you can succeed in work and the way they encourage this
something badly enough, you just have anything. I was taught how to prioritise attitude in their clients.
to believe in yourself. Do what makes both my passions and education which
you happy, not what other people has assisted me later in life.” “It’s amazing that we both attended
believe you should be doing.” Clarendon,” said Taite.“We share the
Kirsten felt motivated to become a same values and we can’t wait to help
‘Sweaty’ was designed around fitness coach after experiencing her people in the Ballarat community live
connecting lights, music and fitness. To own fitness journey, losing 40kg in three a healthy and active lifestyle.”
Taite,‘Sweaty’ is a place that threads all years. She recently discovered her
of the things people love into one space, passion for living a healthy lifestyle after
encouraging an approach to fitness competing in her first fitness
which is fun, not a chore. competition last year, placing first.
When Taite invited her to coach at his
“I wanted to create a space where the gym, it was a no-brainer.

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Student development at Yuulong

Clarendon believes that all students are on a developmental journey in all
aspects of their lives.

The Student Development curriculum is centred around the with the necessary skills to make progress towards the next
areas of Identity (who we would like to be and how we would stage of their learning journey.
like to be perceived by others), Relationships (how we interact
positively with other people in our lives) and Self- Being away from established structures and routines for a
Management (how we manage ourselves at practical, term, living with others in a setting characterised by
emotional and thinking levels). This curriculum informs all independence, and using outdoor educational contexts will
interactions that occur with students in all contexts at school. place students outside their current comfort zones and
The Year 9 Yuulong residential program is the context through provide powerful learning contexts that serve as catalysts for
which this curriculum will be fully explored. growth and positive change. The Yuulong program is designed
to reinforce with students that the combination of specific
The Yuulong residential program is designed to provide instruction, challenging contexts and a willingness to give
students with a contextualised learning experience to ensure their best effort are the foundations for developing an
students maximise their competence, skills and capacity so authentic confidence in their ability to manage whatever
that, at the end of their time at Clarendon, when they stand challenges the world might throw at them as they transition
on the threshold of their future, they can choose their heart’s into adult life.
desire. This is achieved by focusing on the conceptual areas of
Personal Mastery, Evolution and Community and providing Watermark Yuulong building plan
challenging and authentic experiential learning which, when
coupled with high-quality instruction, will provide students

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Recognition of contribution

Thank you to all of our 2019-2020 donors. Your donation will help support a
student to attend Ballarat Clarendon College when they would otherwise be
unable due to financial constraint.

Recognition Circles honour, thank and Berry Circle 1869 – 15 years plus Nola Oliver
recognise our kind supporters who give Arthur and Alison Drummond Uraine and Sachie Perera
regularly with membership in a specific John Plush (1966) Belinda (1986) and Rod (1986) Walton
circle based on their cumulative years of David and Alison Shepherd Anonymous x 1
giving. This edition recognises donors
from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Crawford Circle 1881 – 10 years plus Garbutt Circle 1901 – 5 years plus
Rosemary Darwinkel (1968) Doug Butcher
The names of our Recognition Circles Binh and Cam Mao Dr Angela Clough
have been selected to honour the first Craig and Erica Martell Dr Manish Mittal and Dr Manisha Mishra
five generations of families that have Dr Tam Nguyen and Dr Han-Han
passed through our doors. Chung-Nguyen Morrow Circle 1902 – 3 years plus
David and Carmel Parker David and Michelle Chapis
We thank and recognise these Fiona (1982) and Richard (1982) Emery
members by providing updates on how Buchanan Circle 1993 – 7 years plus FRP Printing Pty Ltd
their donation is making a difference at David (1973) and Debbie Bain Kizanne (1987) and Anthony Hoffmann
Ballarat Clarendon College and with Andrew Boatman Shane and Loretta Jenkins
invitations to special events. We hope Kingsley (1943) and Lenore Bremner Andrew (1986) and Heather (1986)
that members of our community aspire John and Merrewyn Chapman Kinnersly
to be a part of the long-term success of Dr Jaycen and Kerry Cruickshank Lynn Kisler
Clarendon by joining one of these David (1961) and Jenny Haymes Dr Ian and Julie Mackay
circles. Sharon Lee Shaune and Amanda Moloney
Jennifer McGie and Colin Littlejohn Dr Chandra Munasinghe and Dr Ranjula
Steven and Linda Norton Liyanage
Andrew (1970) and Jill (1973) Oliver Kim Ng and Ray Chan

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Professor Warren and Maureen Payne Rob Lang and Katrina Fanning Janine and Christopher Sounness
Colin and Shirley Prowse Jane and Thomas Fisher Sam and Anthony Streeter
Dr Zainab Sabri and Dr Ahmed Naqeeb Michele Fitz-Gerald Uyen Tran and Minh Nguyen
Jocelyn Watson (1955) Dr Peter Gibbons and Christine Leek Jahan and Noriko Trevena
Dr Brian West and Chen Lin Chan Charmayne and Gary Hales Hiroko Yamamoto and Mark Blunden
Anita and Chee Sheng Wong Carolyn Harli and Craig Wearne Pradan and Mihiri Yeluri
Chris Zeegers and Mardi Richardson Tom Heald and Felicia Vandermost Amanda Zhang and Gary Lim
Dr Lucila Zentner and Professor Mandy Hehir and Dale Murley
Alexander Pitman Tony Irish (1986) and Janeth Jaramillo The school also recognises
Jeannie Jamieson the generosity of
Douglas Circle 1926 – 1 year plus Farahbi Abdul Kahar and Matt Hall Estate of Majorie Davies
Chris Alizzi Selina Knight and Danny Brizzi Estate of Elizabeth Peters Orbell
Jenni Alizzi Kimberley (1986) and Peter Kyatt Hilton White Estate
Greg and Jo Ashman John Li and Jan Jin Joe White Bequest
Loretta and Paul Brooks Dr James Maher and Dr Kirrily Hartnell
Helen Brown Andrew and Michelle May Music Scholarship recipient, Neave English
Jacky Chang and Wen Ling Liang Fiona May (1998)
Karen Chatto and Ian Boyle Rebecca and Bill Moretti
David (1980) and Peta Clark Airlie Morris and Bill Bunnage
Noni and Phillip Clarkson Fiona Mardling and David Murray
Kelly and Casper Cosson Catherine and Richard Riordan
Melissa Davies Andrew Rowlands and Glen Cabuka
Bianca de Goede Dr Kumuda Simpson-Gray and
Nicole and Gerard Delaney Bill McCabe

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Achievements

02

01 03 04

Team Achievements Izzy Farrah (Year 8) was awarded first their families which provides
prize in the Permission to Shine opportunities to assist vulnerable
Victorian Annual Education Perfect competition for her performance of ‘I’m people in the community.
Language Championship Here’ from The Colour Purple. Izzy was
Overall 1st (French) also successful in her application to Arian Gazi, Flynn Brouwer and Jenul
SONIKA Records. Izzy recently recorded Jayakody Arachchige Don (Year 10) were
Individual Achievements original music at Bantam Studios and named Monash Scholars. Monash
participated in a professional photo and Scholars is a prestigious program for
Marley Sutherland (Year 6), Olivia video shoot with mentoring from high achieving secondary school
McCormack (Year 6), Edward Meddings industry professionals. students, providing an opportunity to
(Year 7), Luca Geue (Year 8), Cooper give students a unique head-start into
Sutherland (Year 8), Eloise Wills (Year 10) Jerry Chen (Year 9) received a Gold university life.
and Ben Grima (Year 11) were listed in Award for the 2020 Australian
the top 10 swimmers in Victoria for the Mathematical Olympiad Committee Keela Moloney Smith (Year 10) was
2019/2020 season. (AMOC) Senior Contest. The AMOC selected to be a member of Yellow
Senior Contest is an invitation-only Wheel Contemporary Youth Dance
Isabella Brown (Year 7), Rosie Bourke competition which sees some of the Company. The company selects a small
(Year 7), Madi Sparkman (Year 8) and finest young problem solvers around number of students to take part in their
May Bourke (Year 10) were selected for the country compete. program and acts as a pathway into
the Australian Ballet Virtual Mentoring Australia’s largest contemporary
program. The students were coached by Lola Krief (Year 9) was recognised by companies Chunky Move and Sydney
members of the Australian Ballet via charity Kids Giving Back for her volunteer Dance.
Skype and learnt a dance variation work in 2019 and 2020. Kids Giving Back
during remote learning. is a charity offering programs for
children between 6-18 years of age and

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Kate Boschen (Year 11) was awarded the Abby Bicknell (Year 12) is the recipient 07
New South Wales 2020 Edna Grose of this year’s Winston Loveland Music 08
Scholarship to complete her Private Pilot Award. In honour of Old Collegian 09
Licence training through the Australian Winston Loveland (1936), Abby was
Women Pilots’ Association. recognised by the Rotary Club of
Ballarat for her musical talent and
Adele Grodzki (Year 11) recently contribution to performing arts.
composed her song ‘Something’s Not
Right’ as a part of her VET Music Poppy Douglass (Year 12) was selected
Industry unit, which she has entered to participate in Netball Victoria’s Elite
into the nation-wide Triple J Unearthed Development Squad. Featuring only 33
competition. athletes, the program aimed to provide
development and specialist training
Thomas Jenkins (Year 11) is this year’s opportunities for the participants whilst
recipient of the Ballarat Arts Foundation their 2020 championships were
Grant for emerging artists and was also cancelled due to COVID-19. Poppy was
successful in his application to SONIKA also one of 18 Australians selected into
Records. Tom recently recorded original the Netball Centre of Excellence Squads
music at Bantam Studios, and for 2020.
participated in a professional photo
and video shoot with mentoring from Lucia Fauonuku (Year 12) will represent
industry professionals. His music is now Tonga in the Under 21 Netball World
available for streaming on Spotify, under Cup next year. The World Cup will be
the title ‘Tommy J’. held in Fiji in 2021 and Lucia will
commence training in Sydney as soon
05 as possible.

Sports Leaders Brydi Hutchinson,
Gabriella Fitzpatrick and Zoe Cowan
(Year 12) were selected as 2020
Australian Olympic Change-Maker
Award recipients. The Australian
Olympic Change-Maker Awards
recognise students who demonstrate
the Olympic spirit through leadership
and driving positive change in their
communities. Gabriella Fitzpatrick was
also selected as one of the 2020
Change-Makers to attend this year’s
National Summit.

1 Rosie Bourke 4 Kate Boschen with her flying instructor, 7 Poppy Douglass
2 Izzy Farrah Bryan, from Sydney Flying College 8 Abby Bicknell
06 3 Keela Moloney Smith 9 Zoe Cowan, Brydi Hutchinson
5 Adele Grodzki
6 Tom Jenkins and Gabriella Fitzpatrick

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01

Gifts to Clarendon

Thank you to the following people Ross Adams Patricia Tippett (1961)
who have generously donated items to 1946 Clarendon PLC Debutante Ballarat College hat band from the
our collection in recent times. Many of photograph featuring Valerie Irene estate of Edgar John Tippett (1917). This
these items have been catalogued Adams (Clarke) (1945). unique piece of uniform memorabilia is
to the Museums Victoria database featured in the 1913 school cohort
Victorian Collections and can be Barbara Finlay (Cook) (1947) photograph. Several staff and students
viewed at victoriancollections.net.au Photograph featuring three Clarendon are wearing boaters with school
PLC students at Ballarat College for hatbands. Note the maroon-toned,
In the following notes, the initials Sports Day wearing ribbons adorning simplified Minervan against the
BC stand for Ballarat College, CPLC formal school uniforms. Each student is brighter red of the ribbon stripe. Edgar
for the Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies carrying a school coat, wearing a Tippett is pictured in the second top
College, and BCC for our present school. winter tunic, tie and hat. Barbara is row, second last student from the right
pictured on the far right. wearing a ‘squashed tomato’ school
Peer years (ie the year the peer group cap. If you can confirm more names for
would have completed Year 12) appear Stanley Deans (1951) this photograph, please contact
in brackets after names. Newspaper clipping advertising a the school.
dinner to honour A F (Alex) Sloan,
These notes were compiled by former Housemaster and Old Collegian
Archivist, Heather Jackson. of Scotch College, Headmaster of
Ballarat College and Vice Principal of
Essendon Grammar on 17 June 1972.

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01 1946 Clarendon CPLC Debutantes

02 Barbara Finlay attending Ballarat College
Sport’s Day with friends

03 Hat band

04 1913 BC cohort

05 1913 BC whole school names mout

02 03
04
Ian Russell (1969) 05
Ballarat College blazer,
school cap, tie and Cadet Corp
hat badge.
Ballarat Clarendon College rowing cap.
Head of the Lake programs 1964,
1966 and 1967.
Ballarat College song book.
Ballarat Old Collegians’ Association
membership booklet.

Debra Jacobsson (Peet) (1975)
New Testament gifted to past staff
member, Mrs Audrey Peet, on the
occasion of the CPLC Centenary
Celebrations in 1968.

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Old
Collegians
News

David Humphreys

To ensure information is published, Deaths 2nd AIF and on his way to the Middle
please notify the school of any death, East. David was lucky to escape capture
engagement, marriage or birth, and Where the information is known, or death in the battle for Crete. David
receipt of a personal-information notification of the death of an Old was very pleased to assist James
update, eulogy or photograph is always Collegian will include the name of the Affleck with the production of ‘In the
welcome. The following obituaries have spouse, the names of all children, but Footsteps of Pompey’, which
been provided by family members and only the names of grandchildren if documents the history of Old
include death notices received prior to 1 current or past students. Collegians’ military service. Ballarat
October 2020. College and, in particular, the influence
David Stanley Humphreys (1939) on 7 of Headmaster Dick Thwaites and
Peer years (the year the peer group September 2020; husband of Helen science teacher Herb Godbehear, had a
would have completed Year 12) appear (Stichnoth) (1941) and father of Andrew life-long impact upon David.
in brackets after names. (1972) and Ewan (1977); brother of
Gwynith O’Flynn (1941) and Bill (1945) Robert Addison Ramsay (1944) on 9
These notes were compiled by (dec). David attended Ballarat College September 2020; brother of Margery
Archivist, Heather Jackson, with from 1936-1939 when continuation of (1940) (dec) and Shirley (1945); son of
assistance from Tina Huang-Kinnersly his education beyond the merit the late Robert (Bob) (1901) and Iris
and Di Hook. certificate or Year 8 was not possible in Ramsay. Robert was both a retired
his hometown of Beaufort. David was lawyer and master mariner. He spent
the son of Dr Stanley Humphreys many years at sea with a Swedish
(1906) and the grandson of W T shipping company. His final working
Humphreys, a member of the Ballarat years were with the United Nations
College Council. Whilst attending the Conference on Trade and Development
College, he lived with his grandparents based in Geneva, Switzerland.
near the school in Sturt Street. In 1939,
David was Captain of the School, James Frederick Oram (1947) on 16 July
Captain of Boats (a Head of the Lake 2020; husband of Wilma (dec); father of
premiership crew) and Captain of Peter, Susan and Judi; brother of Leigh.
Football. He was the Old Collegians’
representative on the College Council William (Bill) Robert Crawford (1950)
between 1969-1974. David, like many of on 27 July 2020; husband of Coral;
the 1939 year, had his matriculation father of Old Collegians Kirsty (1979),
truncated by the commencement of Alistair (1981) and Alison; brother of Jan
WW2. As David was already a member Brett (1951), June Kronenburg (1952)
of the citizens forces (CMF), he very (dec) and Heather McFarlane (1954);
rapidly found himself a Sergeant in the son of Alan (1922) (BC Council member

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Bill Crawford Stanley Deans Bruce Menzies

1944-1956) and Doreen. Bill attended established a successful wool and grain Joyce Lorraine Raworth (Wilson) (1954)
the school between 1942–1951, serving broking and storage business. Stan was on 12 July 2020; wife of Max and mother
as School Captain in 1951. curious and creative with his business of Neil (dec), Graeme and Heather.
practices and he was instrumental in
Margaret Elizabeth McIver (Young) the induction of productivity and Marlene Nanette Bayles (Dunn) (1956)
(1951) on 21 July 2020; wife of Ken rotation crops to Australia including on 30 April 2020; wife of Ian. Marlene
(1947); mother of Charles (1979) and vetch, safflower, rapeseed (canola). The entered Clarendon PLC in 1949 as a
Sam (1985); grandmother of Charles first DCT legume business into the boarder.
(2007). Margaret attended Clarendon sub-continent started with Stan. As an
between 1945–1950. She was active barley trader advocating for Barbara Sutherland Grant-Wood
Australia’s first Olympic equestrian and farmers across the Wimmera, Mallee, (Knight) (1960) on 18 May 2020; Barbara
her contribution to equestrian sports is and Western District, his passion for boarded at Clarendon PLC between
of national significance. crop farming continued until his death. 1959-1960 and was Walker House
Stan also enjoyed over fifty years as a Captain and House Prefect in 1960.
Stanley James Deans (1951) on 22 Rotarian, with a dedicated interest in
August 2020; husband of Caroline; youth development programs RYLA and Gregory James Ayson (1964) on 24
father and father-in-law of Michelle Defying the Drift. As a much-loved October 2019; husband of Lorraine;
and Peter, Nigel and Leanne, Averill Grandfather of six, father and father-in- father of Wes and Liarne. Greg
(1990), and Brad. Stan attended the law of six, and devoted husband to attended the school between 1962-
school as a boarder from 1946-1947 Carol, Stan will be greatly missed. 1963. He was a member of Henderson
where he enjoyed his studies and made House, participated in Rowing, Football
life-long friends. He went on to study Bruce Howard Menzies (1952) on 12 and Athletics (with distinction) and
as an Architectural Draftsman at the September 2020; husband of Margaret; received Half Sporting Colours in 1963.
Ballarat School of Mines and was an father of Nicole Perry (1982), Cameron Greg was held in high esteem and
active member of the Ballarat Arts (1985) and Gabriele Morrissey (1987); great respect as a grazier of 40 years at
Society for many years. Growing up in a brother of Heather Gilbert (1955) and Bidura Station, Balranald NSW.
farming family at Joel Joel, his John (1962). Bruce attended the school
connection to agriculture was strong between 1943-1953. He held the Catherine Marjory Grosvenor
and, in 1957, he travelled to New singular honour of rowing in three (Wettenhall) (1965) on 4 August 2006;
Zealand to study Wool Science at Head of the Lake winning crews. wife of Russ and mother of Adam and
Lincoln Agricultural College. It was in Sara. Marjory attended CPLC between
Christchurch that he met and married Isabel Moira McNally (McRae) (1953) on 1960-1963. After she finished school,
Carol. Following several years working 5 October 2019; wife of Stuart (dec) and Marjory studied Pharmacy. Following
for Goldsborough Mort as a shearer mother of Phillip and Corinne. Isabel registration in 1969, she worked
and wool classer, in 1965 the family entered CPLC in 1953 as a boarder. relieving in Victoria for a year before
moved to Warracknabeal and leaving for England the next year.
Marjory returned to Australia in the

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late 1970s and worked in a number of Graeme Bandy Stuart Alan Newton Lee (1970) on 8
pharmacies before starting her own June 2020; husband of Annie; father of
businesses in Croydon and Box Hill. Stuart Lee Katherine, David and Thomas;
After retiring in 1999, she devoted grandfather of Jonathan and Charles;
many voluntary hours to Lifeline, the wife, Jennifer, in 1974. Around this time brother of Richard (1969) and Andrew
Pharmacist Support Service and Limbs Graeme became interested in nursing (1975); son of Alan (1940) and Beverly.
4 Life. Marjory loved flying and was a and subsequently trained to become a Stuart was born in Skipton, south of
skilled aviator. She also enjoyed skiing, psychiatric nurse. In 1981, Graeme and Ballarat, and attended Ballarat College
scuba diving and trialling her much Jenni welcomed the arrival of their first for his secondary schooling. He finished
loved German Shepherd dogs. son, Aaron. This was followed by the school at the age of 16 and was co-dux.
arrival of a baby girl, Emma, in 1984. In He then entered the University of
Alison Langley Collins (Blair) (1966) on 1992, the family re-located to Ballarat. Melbourne and completed a degree in
30 November 2019; wife of Robert and Graeme gained a daughter-in-law, Electrical Engineering whilst living in
mother of Sally, Robyn, Christopher and Renee, in 2019 and was ecstatic to Ormond College. Stuart began his
Catherine. Alison boarded at CPLC for welcome his first grandchild, Zara, in career as a Cadet Engineer with the
Years 11 and 12, gaining her early 2020. Graeme loved vintage cars Post Master General’s Department
matriculation. After her schooling, she and motorbikes and was an avid (PMG) in 1971 and continued to work in
joined the Commonwealth Public collector throughout his life. He telecommunications with Telecom. He
Service (Department of Civil Aviation). thoroughly enjoyed rallies, with his most retired in 2016 from Telstra as Group
Once her family started school, Alison memorable being a ride from Perth to Executive for Wholesale, after making a
focused on working with her husband, Sydney on a 1915 Triumph motorbike. He significant contribution to the
running a very successful business. also loved collecting old gramophones telecommunications industry. In his
During her life, she lived in Wentworth, and cameras. Graeme was diagnosed 45-year career across many roles, Stuart
Melbourne, Coffs Harbour and Sydney. with oesophageal cancer in 2015 and continued to share his wisdom through
She enjoyed being a civil celebrant in passed away in July 2020, after a long various boards including; REACH,
the later part of her life and worked and courageous fight. He will always be Hawaiki Cable Limited, Heritage
tirelessly for the Children’s Medical remembered with much love by Jenni, Telecommunications Foundation and
Research Institute as a committee Aaron, Emma, Renee, Zara and his Telstra Foundation. In 2012, he was
member and later as Vice President, extended family and friends. named an Honorary Fellow at the
raising hundreds of thousands of University of Melbourne, where he was
dollars for research. The loves of her life a member of the Industry Advisory
were her family, particularly her twin Group to the School of Electrical and
granddaughters, her friends, a Electronic Engineering. He was also the
succession of golden Labradors (all group’s Chairman from 2015-2020. In
called Sam), and playing Bridge. 2014, he was named Comms Alliance
Australian Ambassador for sustained
Graeme Leslie Bandy (1969) on 8 July industry leadership, commitment to
2020; husband of Jennifer; father of improving the sector and for
Aaron and Emma; brother of Malcolm developing future industry leaders. He
(1972), Ken, David, Katrina Foord (1983) was also nominated by Engineers
and Alastair. Graeme was born in Australia as one of Australia’s 100 most
Waubra in 1952. He attended Waubra influential engineers in 2011, 2012 and
Primary School and Ballarat College, again in 2015. He is remembered as a
finishing his schooling in 1969. Graeme’s loving husband, father, grandfather,
first job was working in a bank. In the brother, son, friend, mentor and leader.
following years, Graeme moved to Ararat
for a job opportunity, where he met his

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Lorraine and Stewart Paddle

David Pryor Freya Phillips

Russell Kelvin Morgan (1974) on 20 intelligent and independent young camps. In 1992, he commenced as Head
September 2020; husband of Megan woman whose relationships with others of Junior School at St Anne’s and
and father of Catherine and Patrick. Son were founded on trust, compassion and Gippsland Anglican Grammar School.
of Lorna and Frank (dec); brother of care. She lived life with courage and Greg passed away suddenly in Perth.
former staff member Jill (1972), and determination. Her commitment to
Mimi Hogarth (1980). others fighting cancer and raising Lorraine Paddle on 30 July 2020.
awareness and funds were phenomenal. Lorraine’s long teaching career began
David James Pryor (1977) on 25 May at Sale High School at the time she and
2020; brother of Sally, Mark (1973), Jill Global Voices introduced the Freya Stewart were married, and culminated
(1975), Richard (1978), Mary (1980), Phillips National Scholarship for a at Ballarat and Clarendon College.
Susan (1981), Matthew (1984), John young Australian to participate in the Lorraine also taught at Castlemaine
(1987), Annie (1989); father of Krish, United Nations Commission on the High, at the Victorian Correspondence
Lucky, Alanna, and Chenoa. Status of Women (CSW) Program. Freya School and at Beaufort High School. A
was one of the first members of the move for the family in 1971 to the
Antony (Tony) John Corden (1978) on 15 Global Voices’ executive team and was manse at St Andrew’s Kirk in Ballarat
May 2020; husband of Susan; brother of instrumental in the founding of the brought her to the Clarendon, where
Virginia Corden-McKinley, Robert (1970) organisation. You can read more about she taught Latin and English. Lorraine
and Nicholas (1982). Tony attended the the Freya Phillips National Scholarship was liked and respected by staff and
school between 1975–1977. He was a at globalvoices.org.au/national- students. She became Head of the
keen sportsman and member of Elliot scholarships. Middle School and, after retirement,
House, competing in rowing and football. was the College Archivist. Lorraine was
a very intelligent person who loved
Bruce Maxwell Balharrie (1978) on 27 The school notes the passing of former books and language. Her ability to
July 2020; husband of Janine staff or council members: complete The Age crosswords was
(Hornbuckle) (1982) and father of second to none. She was a loyal and
Maxwell (2012), Kate (2014) and Ned Gregory John Stowe on 28 May 2020. loving friend and kept up
(2016); brother of Margaret Lee (1973), Greg taught at the school between correspondence with her Ballarat
Jill English (1975), Wendy McCoy (1976) 1980-1991. Commencing in the Junior friends, including former staff members,
and Lindy Giddy (1979). School, Greg also taught Mathematics, long after her retirement and the move
Geography, Computer Studies and she and Stewart made to Melbourne in
Freya Mitchell Phillips (2009) on 7 June Science in the Middle School before 2016. Lorraine’s steadfast faith in God’s
2020; partner of William Beitzel; becoming Year 7 Co-ordinator in 1988. love and goodness helped her through
daughter of Rosie and Noel; sister of He participated extensively in extra- their move into aged care and some
Zara (2012) and Hebe (2014). Freya is curricular activities and is particularly significant illness in her final years.
remembered by the school as a fiercely remembered for his leadership of Year 7

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Emily and Micah Heyer Audrey Mason Henry Lukaitis Adelaide Jones

Rev Stewart Paddle on 13 August 2020. Engagements Bethany McKay and Lenny Wilson
Rev Paddle’s involvement with Ballarat Jarryd Graham (2006) to Sophie Greig
Clarendon College began with his call to Kimberly Whitby (2006) to Chris McCoy Annie Lukaitis (Parker) (2008) & Tom
St Andrew’s Kirk, Ballarat, in 1971, Georgina Walsh (2008) to Jake Quick Lukaitis – a son, Henry Jude Lukaitis
consequently becoming chaplain of Melissa Kelly (2009) to Jake O’Connor
Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College Nicolle Smolen (2010) to Jono Farquhar Meghan Smolders (McDonough)
with a position on the school Council. Bethany McKay (2011) to Matthew (2008) & Xavier Smolders – a son,
Stewart was instrumental in both the Wilson Frederic Christopher Smolders
amalgamation of Clarendon and Jessica Stepnell (2012) to Coleman
Ballarat College and the move of Schache (2011) Amelia McDonald (2009) & Eliott Jones
Ballarat churches into the new Uniting Olivia Armstrong (2014) to Tom Esdale – a daughter, Adelaide Rose Jones
Church in Australia denomination in (2014)
1976. In early life, Stewart was a high Bethany McKay (2011) & Matthew
school teacher, beginning at Sale High Marriages Wilson – a son, Lenny Finn Wilson
School at the time of his marriage to Emily Grant (2016) to Micah Heyer
Lorraine. He later joined the education Samantha Everett (2013) & Corey Tua –
division of the RAAF as a flight Births a daughter, Kailani Quinn Tua
lieutenant, teaching upcoming pilots Courtney Brown (Allingham) (2002) &
radar theory, mathematics and physics Angus Brown (2002) – a daughter, Riley What are they doing now?
at their school in Ballarat. A call to the Elizabeth Brown
Presbyterian ministry sent Stewart and Alexander Coutts (2003) & Lisa Coutts Bonnie Walker (Smith) (1954) received
Lorraine to Avondale Heights as home – a son, Thomas Alexander Coutts a Paul Harris Fellow award from the
missioners while he studied at the Kathryn Mason (Shepherd) (2005) & Memphis Rotary Club. A Paul Harris
United Faculty of Theology at Ormond David Mason – a daughter, Audrey Fellow, one of Rotary’s highest honours,
College. Stewart’s ministry career began Knox Mason is the Foundation’s way of expressing
at Creswick, followed by Beaufort, and its appreciation for a substantial
then into Ballarat to St Andrew’s Kirk. In contribution to its humanitarian and
1980, Stewart received his final call to
the Clunes/Learmonth parish, but his
and Lorraine’s involvement with Ballarat
and Clarendon College continued
through Lorraine’s career at the school.
An unchanging hallmark of Stewart’s
life was his gratitude to God in every
circumstance.

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Bonnie Walker Jocelyn Watson Helen Gailey Kim Holloway

educational programs. Bonnie was
heavily involved in community service
during her time as a Boarder at
Clarendon, particularly during her role
as House Prefect in her final year.
Bonnie lives with her husband in
Bairnsdale.

Jocelyn Watson (Mein) (1955) was Colonel Richard William Parker Dr Andrew Dawson
awarded an Order of Australia Medal
for her service to the community of Colonel Richard William Parker (1983) Andrew Dawson (2005) completed a PhD
Launceston. Jocelyn has been involved was awarded AM in the Military through Monash University. Andrew’s
with the Uniting Church, Royal Division of the 2020 Queen’s Birthday thesis is called ‘Medication-induced
Commonwealth Society, various Honours List. Richard was recognised addictive behaviours in Parkinson’s disease:
pharmaceutical organisations and the for his exceptional performance of Scientific, clinical and legal implications of
Launceston Horticultural Society. duties in the fields of international neurocognitive advances.’The thesis
engagement and combined arms explores how Parkinson’s medication
Ann Booth (Coffield) (1967) moved to training. affects psychological processes to bring
the UK in 1974 and travelled through out addictive behaviours. Andrew is
Europe before settling in a village in Jacqueline Hawkins (Waddell) (1989) currently working as a strategist at a large
Kent for 43 years. She is now living in is a Coroner for the State of Victoria. brain and health institute in Melbourne.
rural Wiltshire near Malmesbury, a
market town which boasts a 12th Nicholas Waddell (1992) was awarded a Casey McIntosh (2007) graduated with
century Gothic Abbey. PhD in Fine Art from The University of a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Federation
Melbourne University’s Victorian University in 2018, and is currently
Helen Gailey (Williams) (1968) recently College of Arts. He has also previously working and living in Seoul, South
published her first novel ‘Betsy and completed a BFA and MFA at the same Korea, as an English Teacher and artist.
Catherine – an uncommon friendship’. institution. Casey has established his own label
Helen and her husband own an called ‘Rascal clothing line by Casey
appliance repair business in Tucson, Kim Holloway (Quinlan) (1999) was Tosh’, which is screen printed on Korean
Arizona, USA. elected Basketball Ballarat’s new fabrics with a skateboarding and
chairperson. Kim is the first female streetstyle influence. Casey also
Robyn Dodd (Hall) (1982) runs her own chairperson of the Ballarat Basketball participated in his first international
Real Estate agency on the Gold Cost, Association, which was formed in 1949. solo art exhibition earlier this year to
Robyn Dodd Real Estate, of which she launch his clothing brand.
is director.

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Alana Woodward (2008) was drafted by
the AFLW Richmond Tigers in 2019 and
played a full season in 2020. Her
leadership skills are highly touted within
the club, and she is also Richmond’s
representative on the AFLW Players’
Association. Alana participated in the
recent Old Collegians podcast series.

Bethany McKay (2011) has returned to Jack Richardson
Ballarat Clarendon College after
completing a Bachelor of Arts and a Stefan Nigro Lily Drury Lachlan Reeves
Master of Teaching (Primary) at The
University of Melbourne. Bethany is Jack Richardson (2014) recently Tom Berry (2018) played his debut
working as a Progress Support performed in the Sydney Opera House’s match for the Brisbane Lions this AFL
Assistant at the Junior School. digital premiere of ‘There’s a Sea in My season. Tom joined his older brother,
Bedroom’. Jack also assisted the Year 12 Jarrod Berry (2016), who has been a
Katrina Werry (2011) was officially named VCE Theatre Studies students with member of the side for four years.
in the Australian team for the Tokyo preparations for their monologue
Olympics. Katrina is a dual World performance exams. Lily Drury (2019) was awarded a
Champion in the Women’s Coxless Four scholarship to attend Newberry
and will be aiming for selection into the Ellie Bilton (2016) is studying a College in America to pursue her
2021 rowing crew via the selection trials Bachelor of Creative Industries and a passion of field hockey. She is also
early next year. Katrina participated in Bachelor of Innovation and studying a major in biology and
the recent Old Collegians podcast series. Entrepreneurship at The University of pre-veterinary medicine, and is likely to
Newcastle, New South Wales. debut for the Newberry Wolves in their
Stewart McSweyn (2013) was officially first match of the season in 2021.
named in the Australian team for the Jarrod Berry (2016) was drafted by the
Tokyo Olympics. He has been selected Brisbane Lions in 2016 and has since Lachlan Reeves (2019) was successful in
in both the 5,000m and 10,000m races. played a key role in the midfield, his application to SONIKA Records.
Stewart also competed in the 3,000m making it through to the 2020 Lachlan recently recorded an original song
Diamond League meet in Rome, where Preliminary Final. Jarrod participated in at Bantam Studios, and participated in a
he placed third in an Australian record the recent Old Collegians podcast professional photo and video shoot with
time of 7:28:02 minutes, and recently series alongside teammate Hugh mentoring from industry professionals.
claimed a new 1,500m record of 3.30.51 McCluggage.
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Lucas Hamilton (2014) won his first into the All Australian Squad for the inclusion in ringaroo.
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participated in the recent Old
Stefan Nigro (2014) attended a virtual Collegians podcast series alongside
Senior School assembly to speak to teammate Jarrod Berry.
students about his professional soccer
career and how Clarendon enabled him Sacha McDonald (2017) was one of 18
to pursue his passion of the sport from Australians selected into the Netball
a young age. Stefan is currently signed Centre of Excellence Squad for 2020.
with Green Gully whilst studying
Property at Deakin University.

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2021 reunions

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Celebrating 40 years since Wimmera community Mallee community reunion
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Head of the Lake (1981) Friday 26 March
Saturday 20 February Ballarat College reunion
5 year reunions for peer Saturday 30 October
40 year reunions for years 2015 and 2016
peer years 1980 and 1981 Saturday 27 March 20 year reunion for
Saturday 27 February peer year 2001
Stawell reunion Saturday 30 October
15 year reunion for Wednesday 12 May
peer year 2006 CPLC reunion
Saturday 13 March 50 year reunion for Saturday 6 November
peer year 1971
10 year reunions for peer Saturday 5 June 30 year reunion for
years 2010 and 2011 peer year 1991
Saturday 20 March Western District Saturday 6 November
community reunion
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