2020 Yearbook - LBC

Job Camp

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Mini MasterChef

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Lunchtime Activities

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Count Me In

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P–2 Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

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Online Learning

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Online Learning

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Rubik’s Cube Challenge

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Friday Fun Day: Movie Character

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Friday Fun Day: Halloween

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Friday Fun Day: Crazy Hair

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Friday Fun Day: Crazy Hats

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Friday Fun Day: Pink Day

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Friday Fun Day: Teacher Dress Up

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Friday Fun Day: Sports Colours

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Friday Fun Day: Pets

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Friday Fun Day: Science

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Friday Fun Day: 80’s

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Friday Fun Day: Blue September

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Friday Fun Day: Favourite Colour

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Friday Fun Day: Winter Woolies

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Refurbishments

Careers Room
Classroom
Computer Room

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Refurbishments

Student Common Room

Sick Bay Soccer Goals

Sandpit Toys

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Library

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Taiwan Student Exchange

Jasmine Craddock I did many other things than go to school and university, Evon
liked to take me hiking around 4 times a week, we went to many
January 19th at 1:00am places, and even to a tea farm, orange picking, and bamboo shoot
I flew out for what was harvesting too. Taiwan is talked about as small and a third world
supposed to be 12 months country, but it is far more than that.
in paradise. 7,281km away
from home and away Most things I did, like going to school and to university I did with
from Mum. However, 12 Sarah Warren, although I did not fly there with her, we lived very
months was cut down to 3 close and got along very well. Sarah comes from Broadford about
when Coronavirus decided an hour north of Melbourne and has a very kind nature. She loved
it was time I returned taking photos and trying things we hadn’t done before.
home. Although my stay
was short, Taiwan had I had many opportunities while I was in Taiwan, Evon took Sarah
so many beautiful places and I to a theme park in Taichung, it was amazing, it wasn’t like
to see and many more the ones on the Gold Coast, it was less in the city and more in
challenging and exciting the mountains. Evon also took us to Taipei 101, Taipei Zoo and
things to do. the ceramic street in Sanxia (sang-sha) during my last few days.
I bought many gifts and ate lots and lots of food, it was very fun.
My host family consisted of my brother Sam and my mama Evon. Night markets are a big thing in Taiwan, I was lucky enough to
My Chinese was limited to simple answers; yes and no, thank you, go to the biggest one in Taiwan in Taichung.
and I knew how to introduce myself. My family was very laid back
and they gave me lots of independence, I think having been given Night markets are like markets here in Australia but so much
so much independence is what made me more confident and less bigger, sometimes it can smell a bit because of tofu, which I do
reliant on others. not recommend trying. I tried many things, sweet potato balls,
spicy chicken, papya milk (very nice), and so much more. Food in
Public transport is the way to get around in Taiwan, it is also very Taiwan is so different but so much better.
cheap, although the commute to places can take a while. I went
to school in Taoyuan (towel-you-en). Waking up at 4:30am being At home I make Taiwanese food for Mum very often, like noodles,
on the bus by 5:20am getting to my bus stop at around 6:45am sweet potato balls and dan bing. I have also tried my hand at
depending on traffic, I then had a 3km walk to my school. I started onion pancakes, it’s a dough with spring onions rolled into it.
at 7:30am, had lunch at 12:00pm and then nap time at 12:45pm– It’s very delicious.
1:20pm and finished at around 4:00pm–4:30pm. They were very
long days, but I enjoyed it so much. Although short, my stay in Taiwan was fantastic. Not having been
overseas before, it was the best first trip, however, food on the
I went to The Affiliated Taoyuan Agricultural & Industrial Senior plane was not the best, but it never is!
High School of National Taipei. I majored in Chemical Engineering
for the first semester, although I didn’t get to complete it, it was I encourage more people to go overseas, not just to Taiwan or for
so interesting and very different. My school had a farm, consisting a holiday but on a student exchange. It is very rewarding and you
of pigs, chickens, ducks, a tortoise, goats, rabbits and even an get so many opportunities you wouldn’t get here in Australia. It is
ostrich. I had the opportunity to plant rice in the mud paddocks as an opportunity of a lifetime and something not many people get
well. We did it by hand, knee deep in mud and of course had a bit the opportunity to do.
of a mud fight. I could say that was one of the best days I had.

However, I did not go to school for five days, only three. The other
two days I went to university to complete my Chinese course, this
was done at the University of Zhongli (jong-lee). With a three-hour
sleep in I was not complaining. We started at 10:00am, had lunch
at 1:00pm and finished at 4:00pm. The best thing about going to
Chinese class was being able to go out at lunch and try the street
food Taiwan has to offer. My favourite being dan-bing, it’s like an
egg pancake.

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Class of 2020 - Year 6

Sophie Calvert
Jessica Davis
Lily Geddes
Lily Giles
Alexzandra Jackson
Kaitlan Johns

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Chelsea Jose
Cooper Keilar
Chloe Kinley
Samuel Leishman
Jazmyn McIlvena
Kingston Ngarangione

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Class of 2020 - Year 6

Sophie Read
Benjamin Stacy
Isabella Thomson
Braden Veale

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Class of 2020 - Year 12

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Students

Keisha Allen Joshua Atkins Brydy Atkinson Eboney Atkinson Logan Atkinson Maggie Atkinson

Sophie Blackburn William Blackburn Bailey Blackham Jack Blackham Oscar Blurton Sam Blurton

Arya Bourchier Abigail Box Charlotte Box Matilda Box Imogen Brandenburg Paloma Brandenburg

Lucy Calvert Sophie Calvert Joslyn Cameron Ruby Cameron Athanasius Casanova Riley Caton

Catherine Coutts Joanna Coutts Sarah Coutts Jasmine Craddock Jessica Davis Aleira Ewen-Jones

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Nikhita Ewen-Jones Taj Ewen-Jones Xavier Ewen-Jones Leo Fergeus Georgia Ford Jaxxon Ford

Henry Geddes Lily Geddes Fergus Giles Lily Giles Marcus Graham Alicia Hall

Charlie Hamilton Parker Hamilton William Hosking Addison Hucker Bailey Hucker Alexzandra Jackson

Rebecca Jackson Alannah Johns Ebony Johns Kaitlan Johns Lachlan Johns Casey Jose

Chelsea Jose Cooper Keilar Chloe Kinley Hayley Latronico Isabella Latronico Archie Leishman

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Students

Samuel Leishman Jack Loader Rachael Loader Daisy McDonald Minnie McDonald Brenndan-James
McIlvena

Emma-Lee McIlvena Jazmyn McIlvena Magnetic May Minie Conrad Pacujan Ernest Pacujan Blake Peacock

Jasmine Peters Rhys Pevitt Mackenzie Picken Charli Raftopoulos Katie Raftopoulos Maia Ratana

Mita Ratana Grace Read Sophie Read Jessica Rowe Riley Rowland Cooper Siesling

Benjamin Stacy Harriet Stacy David Taylor Lily Taylor Charlie Thom Georgina Thom

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Isabella Thomson Ruby Thomson Chelsey Turpin Lilli Turpin Indy Valle Braden Veale

Tahjaun Wainohu Blake Walker Bella Wardlaw Connor Wardlaw Mia Wardlaw Edward Whinney

Jane Whinney Jack Wilkie

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Staff

Giselle Allgood Ken Avery Jessica Brady Roger Flanner Nicole Hill Mark Howard

Amy Justin Margaret Keilar Sally Kinley Jennifer Lloyd Laura McDougall Emily Michell

Lisa Parker Casey Potter Susan Richie Kim Thom Kimberley Thom Andrew Twiss

Kate Vallance Anne Wynne

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Alumni

Former Staff Member into “Technical Assistant” which expanded the role to include
many different aspects of school operations.
Dave Nicholson
Such was the demand on “technical assistance” that in 1994 I
The Longest Gap Year was the lab technician, IT manager, Home Eco assistant, school
photographer, excursion driver, guitar teacher, music technician,
A fter spending 1986 in Melbourne, report formatter, magazine producer and comedy relief. This broad
testing the waters of tertiary spectrum of work helped me hone some of the skills I already had
studies in the first year of a and gave me the opportunity to develop a whole new skill set.
computer science degree, I made
what turned out to be a life A bonus of this diverse workload is the things which became
changing decision. highlights of my employment there. The pandemonium of the
musicals, the community carnival atmosphere of the sports days,
Disillusioned with the course, I thought a year off would be good campfire and road trip ghost stories on excursions, the frantic
to reset my enthusiasm and make a bit of cash to help carry me scramble to get the magazine to the printers in time, watching
through a different uni course. I had been working as a shed the students develop and excel in all facets of their education and
hand and wool presser in the shearing industry for a few months seeing a leprechaun walking beside the road near Terang all rate
when the position of Laboratory Assistant at Lake Bolac High highly on my list of fantastic times at Lake Bolac College.
School was advertised so I jumped at the chance to do something
scientific in the hope that it might give me some experience I feel very privileged to have made so many wonderful life long
that would help in university life. Little did I know that I was friends during my time in Lake Bolac, both at the school and
embarking on the longest “Gap Year” in history. throughout the greater community, and I still love catching up
whenever fate allows. Looking back through old magazines and
When I started I was the youngest on staff, being only nineteen photos it is amazing how many students I can still name from
years old, and the rest of the staff were mostly in their twenties group photos taken from all eras of my time there. However,
or thirties so it was quite a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere. the downside to meeting thousands of awesome people is the
Fancy dress parties, bus trips, chicken and champagne breakfasts absolute heartbreak when the inevitable accidents and health
were great social occasions for the staff in the early years but issues take some of them well before their time. Far too many
over time they were replaced by much more civilised get togethers dear friends who inspired, amused and challenged me are
as we either matured or were replaced by more mature staff. no longer with us but I will cherish those friendships and the
By the time I left the school in 2007 I was forty years old and, memories forever.
remarkably, still one of the younger staff members.
I’m currently continuing my Gap Year at Marian College in Ararat
During my interview for the job school council president, the and contemplating whether to use Zoom, YouTube or Facebook
late Peter O’Rorke, asked if I’d be interested in playing footy to live stream the school’s 2020 awards ceremony.
locally and I of course confirmed this thinking it might help my
application. A few years later I honoured that and thoroughly Thanks Lake Bolac College for being such a massive part
enjoyed playing, mostly in the reserves, with Wicky-Bolac where of my life.
I met a whole other bunch of ripper folk and finally learnt what
“boxheads” were! The footy club functions were, and I believe
still are, a highlight of any year and were a great opportunity
for a lot of jamming with the local musicians.

Music was always a big part of my life outside of work but I
managed to incorporate it into my time at the school, initially
by helping out Jessie McLean with the keyboard lab introduced
in the late ‘80s through to teaching guitar and performing with
the school band for the musicals. I refuse to apologise to the
parents for inadvertently encouraging some of the students
into professional music careers as I think most of those
involved would have done so without my input.

One of the great advantages of working in a small school is the
diversity of tasks, expectations and responsibilities bestowed.
Initially employed as a “Lab Assistant” that was soon redefined

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Staff 1997 Former Student
Back Row: Nathan Pearce, Dave Nicholson, Mark Howard, Roger Flanner,
Colin Easton, John Wallis Joel McInnes
Third Row: Helen Robinson, Andrew Twiss, Mark Sherriff, Cate Lewis,
Rochelle Pitcher, Lyn Hucker The saying ‘It takes a village to
Second Row: Margaret Wills, Pam Hayes, Meg Driscoll, Adele Krepp, raise a child’ could not be more
Viv Maretinich, Louise Fay, Martine Amos relevant when reflecting on my
Front Row: Giselle Crouch, Lynette Smith, Jacqui Coleman, Brendan Ryan time growing up and attending
(Principal), Alan Campbell (Assistant Principal), Jenny Cosgriff, Judy Aldous, school at Lake Bolac Secondary
Jan Thatcher College. ‘Community, life-long
Absent: Judi Smith friendships and opportunity’ are
the other terms that spring to mind. The time given by so many to
teach, coach, mentor and support is something I will always be
incredibly grateful for. From the classroom, sporting fields or stage
there were always teachers and parents willing to go above and
beyond with their time.

Even when I graduated in 1992 after completing my VCE, I never
really left the school. I returned as a teacher for a short time after
studying at Ballarat University. I then taught in Melbourne and the
UK, finally settling in the Geelong area.

Throughout these years it was always a highlight to return home
to spend time on the family farm at Wickliffe or play football at
Wickliffe/Lake Bolac. Occasionally, I would pop into the school
either as a teacher or just to say hi.

In 2007, I married Tennille Bayly, a born and bred Ballarat girl.
Today, we have three children. Ava 12 years, Willow 10 years and
Samuel 7 years. We live in Highton Geelong. Each child has their
passions and amaze Tennille and I everyday!

In 2008, I obtained a Master of Educational Leadership at
Melbourne University. I was well and truly heading down the
educational leadership path. I loved teaching. Every day was
completely different and I found it highly rewarding to develop
young minds and work with amazing people.

I never expected to be struck with a career changing lightning
bolt! This same bolt today has become my passion, purpose
and life long pursuit. Leaving my teaching career to become a
children’s entertainer (Mik Mak) with my brothers was one of the
more frightening but exciting things I’ve done. The challenges
we’ve faced as small business owners in children’s entertainment
have at times been overwhelming.

Losing our younger brother Dean suddenly in 2018 rocked us to
the core. Losing 100 shows in March this year due to COVID also
really shook us. It’s times like these where you draw upon all
of your life and educational experiences to find a way forward.
Again, if it wasn’t for the incredible support of our little fans and
community around us, The Mik Maks simply would not be.

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Being a Mik Mak is the most rewarding experience I’ve ever
encountered. We have several million young eyes watching
us every day around the world on our YouTube channel, it’s a
responsibility we take very seriously but getting to be big kids
and create every day is so cool.
Growing up in a small rural community inspired many of our
songs on our first album. We’ve created an entire online cartoon
animated world that replicates Grandpa’s (Garry) Farm. The
American’s and Brazilians in particular go nuts for things like
catching yabbies in the dam, hairy crocodiles, bunyips in the
billabong or moving sheep with Grandpa’s drone! We often
chuckle at how our small farm in Wickliffe is now being
enjoyed by millions of children around the world.
Being a Mik Mak is more of a passion than a job. I really do
think I’ve got the best job in the world!
I’d like to wish everyone in the School community and surrounding
districts a very safe and Merry Christmas. See ya later 2020 and
hello New Year!

1992 Year 12
Back Row: Joel McInnes, James Fitzpatrick, Tony Peacock, Simon Baley,
Stuart Lardner
Third Row: Steven Allender, Shayne Wilson, Jarrod Brady, Brandon Davine,
David Harrop, Philip Haddrick, Glenn Price
Second Row: Daniel Smith, Ben Cuthbert, Dannielle Johnson, Jodie Wilson,
Joanne Seedsman, Katrina Liston, Jodie Hill, Timothy Hayward,
Timothy Knight
Front Row: Natalie Treloar, Lisa Graham, Gayle Byron, Cindy Jenkinson,
Heta Ihatsu, Prue Wentworth, Jayne Peacock, Kerri Dunn, Alison Meek
Teachers: Mr Mark Howard and Mr Colin Easton Principal: Mr E Pearce

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Alumni Marriages Births

Engagements

Evans – Ritchie Keen – Otto Blackburn
Nerida Evans and Marni Keen and Rebecca (staff member) and
Wallace Ritchie (former student) Nigel Otto (former student) Michael Blackburn (former student)

17.01.20 A boy, Thomas Austin on 05.03.20

Home: Melbourne Brother to Alex

Home: Lake Bolac

Lloyd – Fisher Lawrence – Vallance Blake
Charlotte Lloyd (former student) Kate Lawrence (staff member) Melanie Evans and
and Jamie Fisher and Charlie Vallance (former student) Luke Blake (former students)

Spencer – Veale 22.02.20 A boy, Arlo Thomas on 22.02.20
Mary Spencer and
Luke Veale (former student) Home: Lake Bolac Home: Lake Bolac

Manley – Otto Crawford
Holly Manley and Prue (nee McIntrye, former student)
Joe Otto (former student) and Will Crawford

13.03.20 A boy, William Charles on 26.03.20

Home: Ballarat Home: Victoria Valley

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Ferguson Hall Michell
Louise (nee Higgins, former student) Laura Lewis (former student) Emily (staff member)
and Hayden Ferguson and Jamie Hall and Joel Michell

A girl, Rosie Patricia on 13.12.19 A girl, Melissa Adelaide on 12.03.20 A girl, Grace Lee on 01.10.20

Home: Horsham Home: Nerrin Nerrin Home: Willaura

Gibson Johnson Paterson
Kate (former staff) and Jana and Neka Lee Jones and
Tom Gibson (former student) Ben Johnson (former student) Nick Paterson (former student)

A boy, Edward Bailey on 28.02.20 A girl, Ruby Lee on 28.03.20 A girl, Poppy Diana Handbury on 19.02.20

Brother to Charlotte Home: Portland Sister to William and Lottie

Home: Wickliffe Home: Willaura

Gregory Keilar Richardson
Lucy Fay (former student) Danielle and Brooke (staff member and former student)
and David Gregory Chris Keilar (former student) and Adam Richardson

A boy, Freddy Parrington on 25.02.20 A boy, Leo Thomas on 28.10.20 A boy, Albert Evan on 12.03.20

Home: Jerilderie, NSW Home: Warrnambool Brother to Willow

Home: Woorndoo

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Alumni

Deaths

Ritchie Matherson
Nerida Evans and Ollie (former staff member)
Wallace Ritchie (former student)
Loving mother of Maureen, Joan, John
A girl, Evelyn Anne on 12.10.20 (dec), Pat, Kevin and Kate. Grandmother
of 14 and Great Grandmother of 11.
Home: Woorndoo
Aged 93 years

1927 – 2020

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