ringaroo December 2021

December 2021 Volume 38 – Number 2

Jan McClure’s Old Collegian Developing students’
Retirement Olympians skills and capacities
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Volume 38

Acknowledgements

Editor Chelsea Byrne

Sub-Editors
Jennifer McGie
Mardi Richardson

Graphic Design 61 Design

Printing FRP Printing

Photography
Chelsea Byrne
Ignite

Front cover

01 From the Chair Jen Bourke, David Shepherd,
02 Valedictory Jan McClure and Greg Ashman

04 Jan McClure’s retirement

06 The Australian Education Awards 2021

07 David Shepherd: 25 Years of Leadership

08 Acknowledging the land on which we play and learn

10 Old Collegian Olympians

12 Paving the way for future generations of community leaders

14 Meet the Deputy Principals

15 Developing students’ skills and capacities at Yuulong

16 Old Collegians at Clarendon

19 Affording students the opportunity to experience a Clarendon education

20 ‘Visual’ matters

22 David Henry Haymes

23 Barrie Campbell Coltman

24 Recognition of Contribution

26 Students stun with their interpretation of a Broadway classic

28 Achievements

30 Auxiliaries

32 Gifts to Clarendon 38
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From
the Chair

John Livingston
Chair, Board of Directors

In preparing to write my piece for
ringaroo this year, I sought to remind
myself of my 2020 comments.

At that time, I viewed 2020, with its I announce my retirement from my about Jan over the coming months as
challenges and disruption, as an position as Chair. I look forward to we acknowledge and adjust to her
aberration. I was proud of what, as a continuing to work with my fellow retirement after 35 years of incredible
community, we had achieved – with Board members on our strategic service to Ballarat Clarendon College.
clarity, compassion and collaboration. objectives. In 2022, Mark Patterson, who Jan lives her values; every child can learn
That I echo these sentiments in 2021 is has been a member of the Board since and every child should be afforded the
testament to our collective strength. 2013, will become Chair of the Board of opportunities to make progress in their
To the Class of 2021, in particular, who Directors. Also retiring at the end of year learning. Jan’s ability to identify high
weathered their VCE years during a are Steve Coltman, who has served for 12 yield instructional strategies and her
global pandemic, I commend you. years, Jayne Liubinas, 10 years of service, laser-like focus on the information
and Stephen Jurica, who has served which identifies where students
The Board of Directors of Ballarat since 2018. On behalf of the school currently are in their learning journey
Clarendon College continues its community, I thank these remarkable and the next steps required to support
commitment to the strategic direction individuals for their contribution to the their progress, have contributed to the
and vision of the school. Over 2021, governance of our school. We are position that Clarendon holds within
the Board has continued its investment indebted to them. the wider educational community.
in improving the quality of instruction A strategic thinker, an inspiring intellect
through the funding of professional To our teaching and operational staff, and a passionate, and compassionate,
learning; endorsed and funded the thank you for your commitment and educator, Jan will be missed.
construction of the residential campus drive. To our business and service
at Yuulong; and fiercely advocated for partners, particularly McLeans To the graduating Class of 2021,
Clarendon’s 10-year masterplan to Maintenance Services, thank you all for congratulations on an extraordinary
ensure that the school’s physical your steadfast support. To our parents, two years. You have demonstrated your
infrastructure supports the growth and thank you for your continued support ability to embrace and transform the
progress of all students. The Board has and understanding. 2021 has seen us challenges and upheavals of managing
also addressed the serious impact of the work together powerfully as a team. your VCE during a global pandemic into
federal government’s proposed changes opportunities and triumphs. On behalf
to school funding and is working hard We are all aware of the importance of the Clarendon community, we wish
to ensure that this does not negatively of strong, values-driven leadership. you all the very best as you take the
impact our provision of high-quality The Board is indebted to Principal, David next steps in your lives and pursue your
educational opportunities. Shepherd, for the focus and energy that aspirations.
he brings to every interaction and every
I consider myself exceptionally decision. We are grateful for the work As a community, we should be proud
fortunate to work alongside so many the leadership team has brought to the of what has been achieved in 2021 and
talented and dedicated people over my task of navigating the continued excited for what is possible in 2022.
12 years on the Board and my five years challenges which we have faced in 2021.
as Chair. As 2021 draws to a close,
And to Jan McClure. Much will be said

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Valedictory

Ballarat Clarendon College’s Year 12 students commemorated their final
days of secondary school 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 Following the event, students and staff enjoyed lunch on
were encouraged to dress up as their childhood heroes. the lawn beside the Performing Arts Centre, gathering for
Reflecting upon fond memories of their younger years, their last time as a cohort signing shirts and enjoying a
students presented with a fantastic array of costumes strong set from Feet.
and characters. For some, it proved a reminder of how
close they’ve come to achieving their heart’s desires, The students enjoyed reflecting on their journeys at
having recently applied for their chosen university Clarendon – some which began in our Early Learning Centre,
courses for 2022 and beyond. while others only last year. No matter the length of their
relationship with the school, their connection with
On the morning of the annual Valedictory Assembly, Clarendon will last a lifetime. Now formally a part of the
students met in their respective House groups one Old Collegian community, Clarendon will always welcome
last time, before commencing the Valedictory and the 2021 cohort with open arms.
Graduation events.
Good luck to the graduating class of 2021!
Although COVID-19 restrictions meant that families live
streamed the event, students continued the tradition of Top Right Maxima Ortiz, Aaliyan Rana, Evie Peek-Basso and Stella Michie
their 30-second valedictory speeches. While giving thanks
to their families, teachers and friends for their ongoing Top Left
support and dedication over the years, students reminisced Back row Dylan Toulmin and George Tennant
about their experiences at Clarendon and how they have Front row Edwin Lennox and Hunter McDonald
grown into the people they are today.

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Clockwise from top left
Grace Sands-Pennuto, Alana Schroen, Carolyn Fritch and Sophie Glassel
Back row Alexander Clark, Lucy Haupt, Harry Smart and Maddy Gibson
Front row Sehnil Nawar, Holly Gottlieb and Grace Sands-Pennuto
Emma Trigg and Charlotte Sutherland
Back row Indi Officer, Charlotte Cuming and Kalani Scoullar
Front row Zoe Larkins and Tahlia Meier
Isabella Jolley, Sara Layton, Brianna Griffith and Armani Clark
Myles McCluggage, Maxwell Tate, Ben Millen, Joe Zambelli and James Phillips

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Jan McClure’s
retirement

After an outstanding 35 years of service at Ballarat Clarendon College, Deputy
Principal, Jan McClure (OAM) will retire at the end of the 2021 school year.

Mrs McClure graduated from the University of Melbourne Over the years, Mrs McClure has been invited on study
and, after teaching in Warragul and London, moved to tours across the globe to review teacher standards and to
Ballarat in 1987 to teach Mathematics at Clarendon. In 1989, advise education departments on becoming more effective.
she was appointed Head of Mathematics – a position she She led a group of Principals to Harvard University to attend
fulfilled for eight years. the Future of Education Institute and served as an
inspirational leader to the staff and students in her orbit
Her ability to inspire and grow others resulted in her at Clarendon.
appointment as Head of Professional Development and,
in 1999, Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning. Clarendon acknowledged Mrs McClure’s contribution
to the school in 2015 with the naming of the Jan S McClure
During her time, she was instrumental in designing the Theatre in the Science Centre which is enjoyed by students
curriculum, researching and implementing evidence-based from all year levels today. In the same year, she was also
instructional practices and influencing the pastoral care of awarded Senior Educator of the Year by the Australian
students and staff. The architect of the school’s approach to College of Educators.
teaching and learning, Mrs McClure’s influence extended to
infrastructure, branding and marketing. Her dedication and Mrs McClure and her husband, John, have three children
commitment to Clarendon’s excellence has resulted in the who attended Clarendon: Dr Fiona McClure (1994),
accolades the school receive today. Lyndsay O’Neill (1996) and Iain McClure (2000).

In 2006, Mrs McClure was awarded the Honorary Medal Reflecting upon Mrs McClure’s commitment to the school
(OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for and the legacy she leaves, her colleagues acknowledge her
service to education, particularly at Clarendon. contribution.

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“Jan has a unique ability to not be distracted “My first impression of Jan McClure was of her
by ‘noise’ but to focus on the important,” formidable intellect,” said Greg Ashman, Head of
said Shaune Moloney, Head of Middle School. Research. “Jan is known for her humility, warmth,
“She continued to ‘raise the bar’, never resting, humour and the supportive relationships she forms
only pausing to determine the next step. that help educators grow. She examines evidence
She consistently challenges all in our because she wants us to do the best we can for every
community to be better and, to this end, she child who walks through our doors, not because we are
epitomises what it means to be a leader in chasing awards or ATAR scores, but because it is the
education. We are all better because we have right thing to do. Many times, over the years, I have
been led by Jan.” walked past main reception with a problem that I
cannot resolve and, on seeing Jan’s office door open,
“Jan has driven the culture within the school have felt a surge of relief because I know that I will
creating a focused and sustained program of receive wise counsel.”
professional development for staff to improve
their instructional practice,” said Jen Bourke, “I have been fortunate, both professionally and
Head of Innovation. “Jan is at the forefront of personally, to have worked with Jan for two decades,”
identifying the most effective educational said Reid Smith, Head of Curriculum, Assessment and
practices, ensuring that those that have the Instruction. “Jan brings a range of qualities to her role
greatest impact on the learning outcomes for as Deputy Principal including a keen intellect,
students are understood by teaching staff and penetrating insight and a determination for
implemented in classrooms across the school. improvement. She sees education as a right for all
By increasing the instructional expertise of children irrespective of their circumstances or current
staff in front of students, she has impacted level of skill or knowledge. Her unwavering advocacy for
and improved the learning of countless all of our students, mixed with her carefully considered,
students over many years.” strategic decisions, have allowed Clarendon to develop
ways of working that keep the learning and care of
students at the centre of what we do every day.”

And this from Principal, David Shepherd.

“How does one capture in just a few words the calculus of a 25-year working relationship? Jan’s deeply held values have
driven her throughout her career – and they have driven our work. Every child can learn, can make progress, and it is the
responsibility of us all to ensure that we care about that learning and progress. It is incumbent on us to ensure that we
identify and implement, review and refine, the most effective strategies to optimise the social, emotional, physical and
academic progress of every child. Her focus, her ability to avoid distractions, has ensured that students remain at the
centre of every decision and every step the school has made. I have often referred to Jan as the architect
of Clarendon’s approach to teaching and learning. But that doesn’t quite capture all that Jan contributes –
she’s also the engineer, the scholar and the sage, the designer, the writer and the counsellor. In all contexts, she listens
carefully, she thinks deeply and she contributes genuinely. I really don’t think that I can capture Jan McClure in just a few
words. I know that I will miss our collaboration, the difficult conversations that enable us to reach better decisions and
the shared joy when our students embrace opportunities and pursue their aspirations. I will miss the kindness she
displays to all with whom she interacts - it is uplifting and speaks to all that is good about quality human interactions.
I am a better leader, a better person, for having the privilege of working beside Jan.”

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Oliver Mitchell, David Shepherd and Carmen Emery

The Australian Education
Awards 2021

This year, Ballarat Clarendon College is a finalist in the Secondary
School of the Year (non-government) and Principal of the Year
categories at the Australian Education Awards.

The Australian Education Awards celebrate the outstanding We are proud to be acknowledged by the Australian
achievements of Australia’s top performing schools, Education Awards once again and are indebted to the
principals, department heads and teachers. commitment of Mr Shepherd, his senior executive team and
all teaching, support and administrative staff at Clarendon.
This is the school’s third nomination for Secondary School
of the Year (non-government) and David Shepherd’s second The winners of the 2021 Australian Education Awards
nomination for Principal of the Year. will be announced later this year.
This is a special honour being celebrated in his 25th year
as Principal at Clarendon.

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David Shepherd:
25 Years of Leadership

With the easing of restrictions, the Chair of the Board of Directors, John
Livingston, hosted an event acknowledging and celebrating David Shepherd’s
25 Years as Principal.

Guests came from far and wide to recognise Mr Shepherd’s exceptional student achievement in both the VCE and
significant career milestone and to honour his contribution NAPLAN. As a consequence of his leadership in driving
to Ballarat Clarendon’s College’s 157-year history. the school’s educational agenda, Clarendon positions itself
at the forefront of applying the lessons of educational
Over the evening, much was shared about Mr Shepherd research and cognitive science to practical classroom
– his leadership, his values, his drive, his competitive spirit, applications.
his good humour and his passionate belief in young people.
Among those who addressed the gathering was Mrs Jan
Current Chair, Mr Livingston, reflected on their McClure (OAM), who in 2021 retires after her 35 years of
collaborative relationship as did Past Chair, Darrell Fraser, extraordinary service to the school. Inviting Founding
who was at the helm when Mr Shepherd’s appointment Director of Williams Boag Architects, Peter Williams (AM)
was announced to the community. to contribute, she spoke of Mr Shepherd’s relentless focus
on the progress of every student, his ability to nurture a
Mr Shepherd’s commitment to the school’s focus – that deeply loyal team and his fierce determination to make
all students can choose their heart’s desire when they leave Ballarat Clarendon College a world class school. She spoke
school as outward-looking citizens and strong community of their strategic collaboration and their strong friendship.
contributors – was a strong theme. His genuine interest in
how each student is maximising their competence, The evening was a fitting tribute to an outstanding
skills and capacity reflects how he lives the school’s vision. Principal who has served Ballarat Clarendon College with
energy, commitment and determination over the past 25
Mr Shepherd was appointed as Principal in 1996 at a years.
challenging time in the school’s history. Over the
intervening years, the school has grown and evolved to
be celebrated in the state and across the nation for

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Acknowledging the land on
which we play and learn

The student-built hut made from eucalyptus leaves “Here is the sun, here is
the earth, here are my
friends and here I am.
We would like to
acknowledge the
Wadawurrung people,
the traditional owners
of the land on which
we play and learn.”

Every morning, the students of the
Early Learning Centre begin their day
by reciting an acknowledgement of
country. Over 40,000 years of history,
now embedded in Clarendon’s early
learning curriculum, sees students
practising how to care for the land
and animals that once stood where
the Early Learning Centre now stands.

In 2020, a working group was
established among staff and a
Reconciliation Action Plan was signed
via the Narragunnawali platform to
include a higher level of knowledge
and pride in Aboriginal Torres Strait
Islander histories, cultures and
contributions within the early
learning curriculum.

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As part of that declaration, the Early Clarendon is grateful for the support Clockwise from top left
Learning Centre committed to a series of the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Ethan Zhang, Ellie Huang and Emma Childs
of actions that would be implemented Co-operative which assisted in
over time to ensure that these organising a series of special projects Nathaniel Oseni and Ashton Steenhuis
perspectives were embedded in for the students, such as planting a
students’ daily practice, including an native garden and the co-creation of Agnes Lukies and Waiyan Kyaw
acknowledgement of country and a mural displaying the words of
learning traditional Wadawurrung Clarendon’s daily acknowledgement
words which, incorporated into a of country.
song, are sung enthusiastically at
the end of each day. “Reconciliation is a process of
acknowledging and entwining
The students are fortunate to have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
access to a variety of resources, dolls, perspectives into our daily lives,” said
puppets, story books and games, that Head of the Early Learning Centre,
respect the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Rebecca Dickson. “Not as a token
Islander communities and form a large gesture, but because we are all
part of their daily experiences within stronger when we walk our path
the Early Learning Centre. together.”

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Old
Collegian
Olympians

Old Collegians, Katrina Werry (2011), Stewart McSweyn (2013) and Lucas
Hamilton (2014), made their debut at the Tokyo Olympics in July. Amongst
globally recognised stars, Katrina in rowing, Stewart in athletics and Lucas
in cycling took to the stage not only representing Australia, but their
exceptionally proud former school, Ballarat Clarendon College.

Katrina Werry (2011) Senior Squad in 2017 and has since while on the rowing machine,
won two World Championships. which she said was one of the most
Kat Werry is the second Old Collegian challenging sessions of the week.
to have won two Head of the Lake For Kat, the realisation that she
titles in 2010 and 2011. She was wanted to become an elite athlete “The lead up to the Games was very
selected to represent Victoria in 2011 occurred gradually. However, she hard,” said Kat. “The experience has
and became a regular at interstate pinpoints that while trialling for the given me an understanding of what
regattas. Kat debuted for Australia Australian Rowing Senior Team in 2017, is physically and mentally required to
in the 2014 World Under-23 she knew she wanted to pursue rowing achieve and perform in the highest
Championships, progressed to the full-time and become an Olympic level of competition and has motivated
athlete. me to continue training in preparation
for Paris 2024.”
“Competing at the Tokyo Olympics
is the biggest highlight of my career, Her time at Clarendon, Kat said,
followed by becoming a two-time was pivotal in helping her discover
World Champion in 2017 and 2019,” her identity.
said Kat. “It was a great honour to
represent my country at the highest “Self-discipline, perseverance and the
level in my sport.” value of hard work which I developed
during my time at school, especially
In the lead up to the Olympics, while a member of the rowing squad,
Kat trained most days on the water, has contributed to me reaching the
three times a week in the gym and highest level of competition in what
completed two core circuits a week. I love,” said Kat. “The totality of these
During the pre-departure camp, she experiences has helped me become
spent 1-2 hours in a heat chamber more resilient and shaped the person
I am today.”

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Stewart McSweyn (2013) records including the fastest 10,000m. Including his achievements at the
“What motivated me to become a recent Olympics, Stewart’s career
Stewart McSweyn moved to Clarendon highlights include competing at the
in Year 7 as a boarder from King Island. professional athlete was the want to Commonwealth Games in 2018 and
He holds the school’s record for the Lap represent my country,” said Stewart. being involved in the sub 2-hour
of the Lake event at an impressive 18:38 “Whether that was at the marathon in Austria the following year.
minutes as well as several Australian Commonwealth Games, World
Championships or the Olympics, “I never thought I would have been
that was the big motivator.” able to travel the world to compete,
having started running in a small
Stewart competed in the 10,000m community like King Island,” said
race at the Tokyo Olympics, making it Stewart. “It’s crazy how quickly your
through to the final where he placed dreams become a reality once you back
seventh among some of the world’s yourself to make it to a certain level.”
greatest athletes.
For our upcoming sports stars at
“Between training and daily Clarendon, Stewart provides the
COVID-19 testing, the Tokyo Olympics following advice.
were a pretty full-on two weeks,”
said Stewart. “It was an amazing “Believe in yourself and believe
experience representing Australia. I that you can achieve your goals,”
remember standing on the start line said Stewart. “When it comes to
of the Olympic final and thinking this pursuing your sporting dreams, I think
is the moment you dream about when that once you have a goal in mind,
you’re a kid. To be in that position was work out how you are going to achieve
pretty surreal.” it and go for it.”

Lucas Hamilton (2014) the National Madison Championship. Lucas. “It was a unique Olympics, but it
In 2019, he raced in the Giro d’Italia and was just as special for all athletes,
Lucas Hamilton joined Clarendon as a recently debuted at the Tour de France maybe more so, as we knew it would
boarder in Year 10 as one of Australia’s for Team BikeExchange which saw him be providing hope and inspiration for
top junior cyclists. During Year 12, he qualify for the Olympics. those doing it very tough back in
won the National Road Championship, Australia.”
the Oceania Road Championship and “I always enjoyed sport as a kid and
tried my hand at as many sports as I During his time at Clarendon, Lucas
could,” said Lucas. “I loved the said he learned about setting goals for
competitiveness of cycling and how both his school work and cycling
it taught me that you can always training. He developed a level of
improve if you set goals for yourself.” resilience that has stood him in great
stead having moved to the other side
Gaining a place in the Tour De France of the world in order to achieve his
was the culmination of Lucas’ heart’s desires.
childhood dream, having watched the
race each July. Last year, he won a stage “The teachers at Clarendon were
at the Tirreno Adriatico in amongst the incredible in the way they helped me
uncertainties of the pandemic, which balance study, training and travel for
he said was very special given how extended periods,” said Lucas. “They
COVID-19 has affected cycling and the played a significant role in getting me
sporting world. to where I am now on the UCI World
Tour, and it’s something that I will
“To represent your country is an never take for granted.”
enormous honour at any time, but it
was so special at the Olympics,” said

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Urzula Nowak, Teà Rabbette and Ruby de Voogel

Paving the way for future
generations of community leaders

Despite the challenges faced by COVID-19 restrictions and remote learning
periods, 2021 saw one of the busiest community event calendars at Ballarat
Clarendon College.

Including, but not limited to, the Walkathon for the Ballarat “Educating students on issues in our own and larger
Autism Network, Easter Raffle for Epilepsy Action Australia, communities is extremely important in strengthening
School Sleepout for Vinnies Australia and the Year 12 Blood students’ sense of social justice and equality,” said Ruby.
Drive with the Australian Red Cross, students made their “We wanted to focus on giving students the knowledge
mark as passionate leaders of the community. and power to feel passionate about causes so that they
can educate their friends and family to be a part of change.”
Upon being appointed as the 2021 Year 12 Community
Service Leaders, Ruby de Voogel, Urzsula Nowak and Teà Through working with the student leaders of the Middle,
Rabbette set themselves a goal of not only hosting Nine10 and Senior Schools, Ruby, Urzsula and Teà sought to
opportunities for the Clarendon community to give back to embed community service opportunities as a part of the
those in need, but to educate students on how they could Clarendon co-curricular experience. This was achieved
make positive changes locally and globally. through forging and reinforcing long-term connections
with organisations such as Food is Free, BCMR Homework
When reflecting on previous community involvement, Club and Australian Red Cross.
the leaders weren’t convinced that fundraising on its own
was enough to engage students with the cause itself.

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“If students engage in service activities during their community engages in discussion about the significant
schooling, they will not only become aware of the importance challenges which face our society,” said Teà.
of helping others but also how being involved in these shared “Through education on a variety of matters in our formative
experiences can shape their world view,” said Urszula.“In an years, students are able to grow to become global citizens
everchanging world, it is easy to feel hopeless about your who are dedicated to promoting a safer and more inclusive
ability to help those in need. Through prior experience of community.”
making small changes, you soon realise how easily you can
make a difference.” Clarendon is proud of its students who continue to
promote positive change and look forward to working and
When faced with the prospect of limited events in Terms 3 growing with the future generations of community leaders.
and 4, the leaders dedicated themselves to opening
opportunities for all year levels to raise awareness for issues From the top clockwise
in local and international communities. Charlotte Little, Maggie Struth, Elise Duggan and Emma Lagerberg

“Given the importance of education in moulding our Lily Wade, Sebastian Maxwell and Lachie Langley
understanding of the world, it is vital that the Clarendon
Rachel Simmons

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Meet the Deputy Principals

Greg Ashman Jen Bourke

Greg Ashman’s Jen Bourke came to
contribution to Clarendon Clarendon as a graduate
began in October 2010. teacher in 2005 and loved
During his time, he has it so much that she never
worked in various roles left. Ms Bourke has held
including Head of positions including Head of
Mathematics, Head of Science, VCE Co-ordinator,
Research and a teacher of physics and chemistry. Timetabler, Co-Head of Nine10, Head and Co-Head of
Mr Ashman grew up in Dudley in the English Midlands. Mathematics, Co-Head of Middle School, Head of Innovation
Following his schooling, he studied Natural Sciences and a teacher of mathematics and science.
(Physics) at Cambridge University and then Teaching at Ms Bourke moved to Ballarat from New Zealand as a child.
the Institute of Education in London. After completing her schooling, she studied a Bachelor of
In 1997, Mr Ashman was a physics lecturer at Cambridge Applied Science at Deakin and Federation University and
University when he was presented the opportunity to teach completed a Graduate Diploma of Teaching at Federation
in Uganda for the summer. He volunteered and travelled to University.
a village in Kambua where he taught physics and “Clarendon has provided me with many opportunities to
mathematics. Although he was in his final year and had no develop as a teacher and a leader both through the positions
teaching experience, Mr Ashman said he felt privileged to be I’ve held and through the professional learning that staff
a part of a charitable mission to mitigate a teacher shortage undertake,” said Ms Bourke. “Being a part of a team that is
caused by the AIDS pandemic. focussed on how to improve in order to best support
Following his experience in Uganda, Mr Ashman students to learn and grow energises me and makes
completed his postgraduate teaching course and taught for Clarendon a wonderful place to work.”
12 years at government high schools in London. After gaining Ms Bourke and her husband, Chris, have three children
a National Professional Qualification for Headship in 2010, who attend Clarendon: Daisy (4-Year-Old ELC), Louis (Year 2)
he became a Deputy Principal. and Tom (Year 4). While on maternity leave, Ms Bourke was
“The best part of working in any school is working with eager to remain connected and so continued as timetabler.
kids,” said Mr Ashman. “I find my professional relationships In her upcoming role as Deputy Principal, Ms Bourke is
with colleagues deeply rewarding and I am blessed to work looking forward to continuing to support students to
with such an amazing, motivated and talented team at progress socially, emotionally and academically.
Clarendon.” “Helping students and staff learn and progress and
Mr Ashman and his wife, Jo, moved to Ballarat in 2010 and improving the learning experience and opportunities for
have two children who are current students at Clarendon: students drives me in my current role,” said Ms Bourke.
Catherine (Year 5) and Rose (Year 7). In his spare time, he “Students are the centre of our school and we are blessed
enjoys cooking with his daughters, listening to podcasts and with a wonderful student body who are active, enthusiastic
going to the gym. He is also studying part-time for a PhD in and who work together to learn and develop. I am excited
Instructional Design. to continue to support students and staff in the role of
“In teaching, we have the special opportunity and privilege Deputy Principal.”
to shape young lives,” said Mr Ashman. “Add this to the fact
that Clarendon students are pretty special. They are polite,
thoughtful, articulate and concerned for the world. There is
not a day that goes past where they fail to make me smile.”

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Developing students’ skills and
capacities at Yuulong

Ballarat Clarendon College’s campus at Yuulong is nearing completion,
with students attending from February 2022.

The campus has well and truly taken shape; the student Community Living focuses on aspects such as developing
common areas and staff accommodation are now fully cultures, establishing relationships, managing situations of
merged with Yuulong’s extraordinary landscape. conflict and reflective processes. Outdoor and Environmental
Science sees students develop hard skills including hiking,
Deputy Heads of the Yuulong Campus, Roger Bade and surfing, weather interpretation and navigation whilst
Maxine Duffield, are looking forward to welcoming Year 9 addressing concepts of sustainability and relationships to
students next year. the surrounding environment. In Health and Physical
Education, students participate in regular fitness activities
Mr Bade, Ms Duffield and the Yuulong Development and explore the interactions between the five dimensions
Committee have been working to establish a rich and robust of Health (physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual).
curriculum which reflects Clarendon’s key focuses while Opportunities to gain skills in food handling, preparation
embodying the natural environment of the Otways region and planning are also provided through the lens of
and the unique opportunities presented through a nutritional value and food miles.
residential program.
The curriculum works to build upon the knowledge,
“The overarching curriculum falls into three broad skills and capacities developed through a student’s time
categories: Personal Mastery, Evolution and Community,” in the Middle School to prepare them for their senior years
said Ms Duffield. “Through this, students will explore at Ballarat Clarendon College and beyond.
concepts around identity, the complex interrelations that
underpin successful communities and develop an
understanding of the use and evolution of the land on
which they reside.”

The Yuulong residential program is designed around a
key focus of Clarendon: To develop the skills and capacities
that will genuinely allow students to define their own future,
they must have access to quality instruction in community
contexts which allow them to translate learning to the
broader world and promote a mindset of embracing
opportunities for further growth and development.

The program provides authentic challenges and
experiences for students, guided by high-quality instruction
to continue their ongoing learning and personal
development. While residing at Yuulong, students will
continue to engage with the Year 9 Mathematics and English
curriculum offered at the Sturt Street campus. This is further
complemented through units of study in Community Living,
Outdoor and Environmental Science and Health and Physical
Education.

Roger Bade and Maxine Duffield

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Old Collegians at Clarendon

Between the Mair and Sturt Street campuses, as teachers, volunteers,
administration and support staff, over 60 Old Collegians play an important role
at Clarendon. Having grown up in the Clarendon community, these Old
Collegians share our core values and understand our culture. The following
individuals have a special ability to connect with current students over shared
experiences and support them in choosing their heart’s desire.

Bianca Nunn During her time as a student, Bianca Matthew Olver
(1997) (Donnan) was heavily involved in the performing (2009)
arts where she performed in several
Bianca Nunn is Head of Nursing at musicals, bands and choirs. Matthew Olver volunteered at the
Clarendon, a role she has fulfilled for She travelled to Europe with the school Clarendon boatshed in 2009 and
seven years. She is valued for her band and spent many weekends hasn’t looked back since. Now, he
extensive experience in the field and performing at various community occupies the role of Junior Rowing
her passion for caring for others. events. Co-ordinator, Boys Boarding House
Mentor and Microsoft Teams and
After completing her education at “The staff at Clarendon were Sharepoint Administrator.
Clarendon, Mrs Nunn graduated in extremely supportive and often had
nursing at the Australian Catholic more faith in my abilities than I did,” After graduating from Clarendon,
University (ACU) and worked at St John said Bianca. “It was due to my teachers’ Mr Olver commenced a Bachelor of
of God Hospital for 15 years. With a commitment that I was able to achieve Information Technology at the
career change in mind, she completed my future goals.” University of Ballarat. Seeking
a certificate IV in Training and real-world experience, he worked as an
Assessment and successfully applied Mrs Nunn and her husband, Braith, In-store Technician for Viatek for six
for a role at Clarendon. have two children at the school: Tara years and, while working, continued to
(Year 5) and Josh (Year 8). Her brother, study his Bachelor Degree part-time at
“I love to help people and this was Adam (1994), also attended Clarendon. Deakin University. He brings to his IT
cemented by a career information role a wealth of knowledge from his
evening that Clarendon held,” said Mrs For Mrs Nunn, the most rewarding working experience at Viatek, Sovereign
Nunn. “I was inspired by a nurse who part of her nursing role is watching the Hill, CHS Broadband and IBM.
spoke at the event and I spent the growth of students who come through
whole night talking to her. I couldn’t the doors of the Health Centre.
then be talked out of it.”
“We take every opportunity to
educate students on why their body is
reacting or feeling a certain way and
help them understand what may have
caused that and what will correct it,”
said Mrs Nunn. “By the end of their
school journey, the students are
delivering the information back to us
on what is wrong and what will fix it.
I love to think that I am contributing to
their ability to care for themselves in
the future.”

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“I’ve always had an affinity for IT,” Penelope Braid and appreciated encouragement from
said Mr Olver. “I’ve always been able to (2005) (Jackson) her teachers to participate in the
comprehend and understand community while valuing the culture
computers so it was a natural Penelope Braid is Co-Head of Junior at Clarendon.
progression for me to pursue a career School Literacy and currently teaches
in the IT industry. I’m so grateful for the Years 2 and 3 Literacy. Mrs Braid began “I had some wonderful teachers who
opportunity to work across multiple working at the Sturt Street campus in set an example of intentional, interested
areas of the school which combine the 2017 and, after having two children and relational teaching,” said Mrs Braid.
interests in my life.” with her husband, Sam, she returned “Clarendon grew in me a desire to do my
to teach at the Junior School in 2019. best and continue to make progress.”
While at school, Mr Olver studied VET
and VCE Information Technology in Following her time as a student, Mrs Braid’s sister, Frances (2009), is
which he achieved outstanding results. Mrs Braid moved to Tasmania to also an Old Collegian and their mother,
He was a rower for three seasons and undertake a Certificate IV in Youth Heather, is the school’s Archivist.
a keen swimmer from a young age, and Community Work with a Christian
swimming competitively outside organisation. She then moved to “I love that in my role I am given the
of school. Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Arts, opportunity to enable students to make
Masters of Teaching (Secondary) and a progress in a way that sets them up for
In 2014, Mr Olver travelled to the Masters of TESOL at the University of future success in many facets of life,”
Catskill Mountains in the USA to work Melbourne. said Mrs Braid. “It is a career that
as a pool life guard and swimming requires me to constantly learn, change
instructor for a Summer Camp. Later, Mrs and Mr Braid relocated to and grow. I can clearly see my own
‘Chip Inaw’ saw Mr Olver looking after Maryborough where they taught at improvement in what I do and I value
children aged 5-15 – an experience he Highview Christian Community College working with a team of like-minded
pinpoints as when he realised his before returning to Ballarat. people who seek improvement and
passion for working with young people. prioritise student growth.”
“After I finished secondary school,
In his various roles, Mr Olver furthers I was determined that my career path Jack Hutton (2016)
the quality of teaching through would be in some kind of service
improved IT and enjoys interacting with profession and working closely with Jack Hutton graduated from Clarendon
students on a pastoral level in rowing young people,” said Mrs Braid. “I believe in 2016 and has maintained his
and boarding. As Junior Rowing that all of my work should be done for involvement with the school ever since.
Co-ordinator, he oversees 130 students the glory of God and the cultural He currently works as a Swimming
in Years 9-10, 25 staff and volunteers growth at Clarendon supports this Assistant for the Years 5-9 swimming
while also coaching the Year 10 Division value. Not growth for the sake of program and a swimming teacher for
1 Boys Crew. In the Boarding House, growth, but growth in order to serve the Prep-Year 4 program. Mr Hutton
he supports students’ personal growth others best.” also takes multiple co-curricular
and wellbeing. activities for students after school,
While a student, Mrs Braid took including soccer and minor games.
“In the Boarding House, it’s like being advantage of co-curricular
a parent without having your own opportunities, particularly in music,
children,” said Mr Olver. You become a
parent, friend, mentor and teacher.
Having the opportunity to contribute
to a student’s time at Clarendon and
seeing where they start, what they
pursue and how much you can
influence their growth is a very
rewarding experience.”

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Mr Hutton is studying a Bachelor of Megan Thach Fraser family. Mrs Thach’s grandmother,
Health and Physical Education at (1991) (Fraser) Breta (1935) (dec), her parents, John
Federation University in Ballarat. He (1964) and Claire (1968), siblings,
also works as a carer for the National Megan Thach is a volunteer for the Rebecca (1992), Adam (1994) and Benn
Disability Insurance Scheme, which he Junior School Parents Group (JSPG). She (1997) are Old Collegians and, her
says has been pivotal to his self and began volunteering in 2016 and became children, Sarah (Prep) and Emily (Year
career development. a Committee Member in 2018. 3), are current students.

“My role at the NDIS provides me the Members of the JSPG volunteer their “Clarendon provided me countless
opportunity to assist young, time and resources at various events opportunities to develop and
disadvantaged people that do not have and fundraisers for the Junior School demonstrate values that I apply in all
the same opportunities that many of and Early Learning Centre. These include aspects of my life,” said Mrs Thach. “A
us take for granted,” said Mr Hutton. the annual Disco, Team Colours Day strong work ethic, integrity, resilience,
“Although I didn’t envisage myself Sausage Sizzle, Pancake Day, Second delivering my best, believing in myself,
teaching when I left school, I enjoyed Hand Uniform Sale, Year 4 Hoodies taking risks and being a contributor are
working with students at Clarendon and Yearbook, ELC picture plates and just some of those values that have
and that changed my mind about my many more. stuck with me since my time at school.”
career pathway.”
Following her time as a student, Mrs Mrs Thach encourages parents to
Mr Hutton commenced schooling at Thach completed a Bachelor of volunteer or attend events where
Clarendon as a student in Prep and has Commerce and forged an almost possible as they provide an opportunity
seen many changes in the school over 20-year career in the wine industry, to meet other families and become
time. His interests centred around all focussing on supply chain and further involved in the Clarendon
sports, particularly soccer, tennis and procurement. In 2016, Megan and her community. For her, there is no greater
swimming. He swam at State level, but family returned to Ballarat where she is reward than receiving the appreciation
gave it away due to injuries and took to the Director of Mr V & Co Barbershop. of young students.
teaching instead. His sister, Holly (2021),
recently completed Year 12. “I didn’t have a clear career vision “The most rewarding part of being
while at school,” said Mrs Thach. involved with the JSPG is seeing the
“Being involved in the Clarendon “However, Clarendon encouraged me to smiles and excitement on students’
community from Prep has shaped my take a broad view that commerce has faces at the events we assist with.”
views and values,” said Mr Hutton. “It the potential to unlock many doors. I
set me up with strong foundations, have been very fortunate throughout
excellent opportunities and formed my career and having a commerce
the person I am today.” foundation has been a key factor,
particularly while establishing a
Outside of work, Mr Hutton enjoys business.”
playing football for Avoca, going to the
gym and playing in a social futsal team Attending Clarendon has been a
with other Clarendon staff. tradition for several generations of the

“Clarendon pushed me to be the
best person I could be and has set me
in strong stead for whatever I choose
to do in the future,” said Mr Hutton. “I
enjoy the experience of helping
students achieve their goals and grow
their skills. Seeing success in students
is definitely the most rewarding part
of my role.”

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Affording
students the
opportunity
to experience
a Clarendon
education

Although Ballarat Clarendon College Kingsley Bremner
has seen significant changes over its
history, the focus on students – their
growth and progress in all aspects of
their lives – remains a constant.

For Old Collegian, Kingsley Bremner (1943), his time at Ballarat Now, he enjoys writing poetry and sharing his talent with
College has shaped his life. those close to him.

“My time at school was spent learning what sort of a person “There is always someone we can help, whether that be
we could and should be,” said Kingsley.“I was sent on a path through kindness, care or financial support,” said Kingsley.
which I managed to continue to follow and that’s what “Those values can be traced back to my learning at school
education is all about.” and is why I feel compelled to make a difference.”

“Some years back I was a mentor at a school and became Kingsley is one of many valued donors who are a part of
more involved with students and their school life, which our broader Clarendon family.Through his support of students
brought back memories of my time at school. I started who would otherwise be unable to attend Clarendon, his
thinking about what service I could provide to help an connection to his school remains strong.
individual because I was seeing so many kids struggling.”

Looking back on his time as a student, Kingsley chooses to
afford current students the opportunity to experience the
same education he received. He and his wife, Lenore, have been
supporters of Clarendon’s library program, building fund and
scholarship program since 1992.

Whilst a student, Kingsley was a star on the cricket and
running fields which form some of his fondest memories.

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Harrison Reddy, Sandra Sanders and Isha Gangavarapu

‘Visual’ matters

Students at the Junior School are learning that ‘visual’ matters. In today’s digital
society, we are looking more, and learning more from what we see. To be able
to engage fully and successfully, visual literacy is vital and therefore an essential
skill for even the youngest students.

Visual literacy is a linguistic tool enabling the effective enjoyable exercises that develop their visual perception and
exchange of ideas, communication and interaction necessary communication ability. At each year level, the concepts and
to navigate our complex world. Developing students’ visual techniques become more complex, gradually developing and
literacy is a key focus of the Junior School Art curriculum at extending students’ ability to utilise their visual skills while
Clarendon, exposing students to ideas, concepts and generating ideas, problem solving and translating their
techniques that will help them examine and interpret thoughts into the real and tangible.
the world around them.
“The seemingly simple act of drawing plays a big role in a
“While not all students will become artists, all will use the child’s cognitive development, training them to explore and
skills they learned while studying Visual Art in their future develop observation and interpretive skills to understand
careers and lives,” said Head of Junior School Art, Sandra complex ideas,” said Mrs Sanders.“Drawing trains students
Sanders.“Through these learnings, students will build solid to think critically about structure, size, space, direction and
foundations to communicate and contribute to society at proportion and helps them to conceptualise key aspects of
the highest level.” their world.”

From Prep, students are taught drawing methods and Some of these exciting projects include drawing ‘Edward
techniques through a series of structured, creative and the Giraffe’ in Prep, where students learn about symmetry

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and spatial relationships, and the Year 3 optical art task, At Clarendon, students learn these key competencies.
during which students are taught about the properties of Their visual skill-set expands and develops, increasing their
linear perspective and how to visually communicate distance capacity to think critically and creatively. As they develop into
and depth on a 2D plane. young individuals that can make a difference to the world,
they become knowledgeable and successful contributors to
While engaging in art, students are afforded the creative innovation in society and culture.
licence to produce not only something that they enjoy,
but a piece of art that has engaged and extended their critical Left to right
thinking capacity. During the Year 2 bird task, students learn Ava Rogers
how to create the effect of feathers and, while the students
will take home a recognisable, realistic bird, they’ve worked Edward Orbell
through a series of problem-solving scenarios. Students will
have followed the process of examining their subject and
making decisions about how best to convey appropriate visual
information such as detail, colour and texture to make each
bird look realistic.

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The Haymes family

David Henry Haymes 03.08.1943 – 15.06.2021

Having commenced his schooling at Ballarat College in 1954, David Haymes
was a member of Garbutt House and a Prefect in his final year in 1961.
During his time at school, Mr Haymes was a member of the athletics team, a
firsts footballer, a cadet and rower. He was awarded full colours for Rowing,
Football and Athletics.

Mr Haymes was a Foundation Member, Member of the 1920 Club as well as a Club and Chair of the Beyond 2000
President of the 1920 Club and a rowing coach, saw him recognised for appeal are cause for celebration and
member of the College Council from his contribution to rowing with a boat commemoration,” said Principal,
1992-2003. He was instrumental in the named in his honour in 2010. David Shepherd.
school becoming a member of
Ecumenical Schools Australia and To acknowledge and honour Mr “Always values-driven, David’s loyalty,
critical in the purchase of the property Haymes’ exceptional contribution to honesty and steadiness were so
on King Island. Ballarat Clarendon College, the David H important to Ballarat Clarendon College
Haymes Rowing Tank was opened in and, so important to me, when the
Mr Haymes was a generous supporter 2018. Mr Haymes was a member of two school needed him the most. As a
of numerous philanthropic campaigns first rowing crews which achieved a win member of Council, David’s leadership,
and led the Beyond 2000 Appeal as in 1960 and a second in 1961 in the Head support and wisdom were invaluable.
Chairman, helping raise more than of the Lake Regatta. He was a truly generous man and the
$900,000 towards the $1 million cost school owes him a debt of gratitude.”
of the Performing Arts Centre Hard-working, straight-talking and
redevelopment. He also played a pivotal determined, Mr Haymes was a man of The Haymes family name is deeply
role in the boatshed renovations in vision. His contribution to Ballarat etched in our school’s proud history.
2006 and 2007. Clarendon College, the Ballarat Mr Haymes’ connection with the school
Community, his business and his over four generations will never be
Mr Haymes and his wife, Jenny, sent industry have been – and will continue forgotten; current and past students,
their three children, Belinda (1986), to be – recognised and valued. parents and staff owe much to the
Matthew (1988) and Timothy (1990), work, commitment and drive of
to the school which sparked four- “An absolute icon of Ballarat David Henry Haymes.
generations of Haymes Old Collegians. Clarendon College over 67 years, David’s
His roles as past President and a Life contributions as a student, a sportsman,
a Council member, President of the 1920

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Lisa, Craig, Steve, Tania
and Barrie Coltman

Barrie Campbell Coltman 09.09.1932 – 03.09.2021

A member of Elliot House, Barrie Coltman attended Ballarat College between
1940-1946. Mr Coltman’s father, Owen, was an Old Collegian and former
school Council member, which paved the way for Mr Coltman’s involvement
with the school long beyond his time as a student.

Mr Coltman was a member of the Ballarat Clarendon College is proud to serving others, as well as having the
Clarendon PLC Council in 1972 before it to have such a long-standing and gift of energy and drive,” said Mr
became the Ballarat Clarendon College significant association with the Shepherd.“We owe him much and
Council in 1974 and, in 1981, became the Coltman family. Mr Coltman and his he will be greatly missed.”
Inaugural Chair of the Ballarat wife, Carole (dec), sent their four
Clarendon College Foundation. A man children to Clarendon: Craig (1978), Mr Coltman’s exceptional
of boundless energy and endearing Steve (1979), Lisa (1981) and Tania (1987). commitment to Ballarat Clarendon
humility, Mr Coltman was a member This led to four generations of Coltman College, as a student, Council Chair and
of the College Council for a staggering Old Collegians, with many of Mr member, 1920 Club life member and as
21 years, including four years as Chair. Coltman’s grandchildren also attending a parent and grandparent of Old
the school. Collegians, deserves recognition and
“Mr Coltman’s time on Council commemoration.
coincided with a very difficult time in To acknowledge and honour Mr
the school’s history. He provided strong Coltman’s exceptional contribution to His deep connection with the school
leadership and helped to establish the school, the Barrie C Coltman Theatre will never be forgotten and so much of
stronger foundations for future years,” was reopened in the Senior School in what is enjoyed now – and into the
said Principal, David Shepherd. 2015, having been originally opened future – is owed to the commitment
“Clarendon was fortunate to have this in 1999. and determination of Barrie Campbell
energetic, modest and unselfish man Coltman.
lead it in one of its most important “Mr Coltman was a great giver, a
projects: the Foundation.” humble and charitable man dedicated

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Recognition of contribution

Thank you to all of our 2020-2021 donors. Your donation to the Scholarship
Fund will help support a student to attend Ballarat Clarendon College when
they would otherwise be unable due to financial constraint.

Your donation to the Building Fund has invitations to special events. We hope Nola Oliver
been directed to the Yuulong campus that members of our community aspire David and Carmel Parker
where students will develop the skills, to be a part of the long-term success of Marian (1968) and Colin Simpson
competencies and capacity to become Clarendon by joining one of these
the best versions of themselves; where circles. Buchanan Circle 1993 – 7 years plus
they can engage with their place in and Dr John (1957) and Anna Besemeres
responsibility for the environment; and Berry Circle 1869 – 15 years plus Dr Jaycen and Kerry Cruickshank
where they will learn to confidently Arthur and Alison Drummond Dr Rimas and Jayne Liubinas
engage with challenges as they John Plush (1966) Binh and Cam Mao
transition to adult life. David (1963) and Lorraine Sewell Rosie (1963) and Bill McGregor
David and Alison Shepherd Dr Gerald and Tracy Murphy
Recognition Circles honour, thank and Uraine and Sachie Perera
recognise our kind supporters who give Crawford Circle 1881 – 10 years plus
regularly with membership in a specific Andrew Boatman Garbutt Circle 1901 – 5 years plus
circle based on their cumulative years of Doug and Margery Butcher Sandra (1960) and Alan Ballard
giving. This edition recognises donors Dr Tam Nguyen and Dr Han-Han Dr Brian West and Chen Lin Chan
from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. Chung-Nguyen John and Merrewyn Chapman
John (1962) and Rowena Coutts Clark (1955) and Margaret (1955) Chester
The names of our Recognition Circles Rosemary Darwinkel (1968) Jennifer McGregor-Clark (1954)
have been selected to honour the first Steve Coltman (1979) and and John Clark
five generations of families that have Michele Fitz-Gerald Lynette (1958) and Tim Hewitt
passed through our doors. David (1961) (dec) and Jenny Haymes Shane and Loretta Jenkins
Colin Littlejohn and Jennifer McGie Lynn Kisler
We thank and recognise these Andrew (1970) and Jill (1973) Oliver Shaune and Amanda Moloney
members by providing updates on how
their donation is making a difference at
Ballarat Clarendon College and with

Yuulong

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Mia Riddle

Rod (1986) and Belinda (1986) Walton Ken Ma and Veng Yan Chan Peter (1971) and Tracey Netherway
Dr Chee Sheng and Anita Wong Wing Fai Ho and Louisa Chow Jan Peele
Phillip and Noni Clarkson David and Manolita Penman
Morrow Circle 1902 – 3 years plus Stephen Aylward and Cate Cleary Colin and Shirley Prowse
Michelle Bartlett Casper and Kelly Cosson Mehdi and Colleen Qerim
Andrew Rowlands and Glen Cabuka Michael (1973) and Lynne Falkenberg Carey Robinson (1983)
David and Michelle Chapis Samuel (1994) and Jocelyn Freeman Ian (1980) and Trish Tantau
Dr Tony Disney Jack and Genevieve Foott Emily Thach
Graeme Gulline Bob and Lyn Fry Megan (1991) and Richard Thach
Gordon (1943) and Alison Hirth Ken Galloway (1959) Sarah Thach
Jeannie Jamieson Jin Li and Weijun Gao Bonnie (1954) and John Walker
Prof Warren and Maureen Payne Dr James Maher and Dr Kirrily Hartnell Ping Qiu and Juan Wang
Dr Zainab Sabri and Dr Ahmed Naqeeb John Li and Jan Jin Kim and Mark Westerland
Ray Chan and Kim Ng Dr Paul Kittel John Woodruff
Uyen Tran and Minh Nguyen Dr Iruka and Sujeewa Kumarage Helen Yang
Chris Zeegers and Mardi Richardson Heinz Law Hetty Zhou
Jocelyn Watson (1955) Richard (1969) and Linda Lee Anonymous x2
Dr Andrew and Jacqui Webster Bernard and Christy Long
Bo Liu and Li Luo The school also recognises the
Douglas Circle 1926 – 1 year plus Verna Mackay (1954) generosity from the following families
Evan and Gaylene Bradshaw Dr Raj Mahasuar and Dr Pratima Majhi Estate of Marj Davies
Simone (1985) and Stephen Byrne David Murray and Fiona Mardling Estate of E P Orbell
Dean (1982) and Andrea Byron Andrew and Michelle May Hilton White Estate
Amanda and Usha Chalk Marie Netherway (1942) Joe White Bequest

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Students stun with
their interpretation
of a Broadway classic

In November, the Performing Arts Department presented two productions
of the classic Broadway musical, Annie JR, at the Wendouree Centre for
Performing Arts.

Due to overwhelming interest, students in Years 5-6 and 7-9 Juggling two casts and separate productions, Mr McMahon
rehearsed both on campus and online to produce four sell-out was inspired by students’ motivation and determination to see
performances of the show, delighting audiences and bringing out the season despite the setback of COVID-19 restrictions.
the magic of live theatre back to the community.
“The students were so passionate about the show and it
With involvement from over 112 cast and crew members, was devastating to have to cease rehearsals just days before
direction from Nicholas McMahon, choreography by Lauren the curtain was set to rise on our original performance dates,”
Young, choral direction from Fleur Goodman, Carol Roberts and said Mr McMahon.“But we devised a plan to re-mount the
Steven Belcher and costume design by Pauline Postlethwaite, August season with the Years 7-9 students while also
Annie JR was bound to be a hit. rehearsing an equally excited and passionate group of
students in Years 5-6. I am so proud of all the students who
Students brought to life colourful characters including the participated and thankful to the staff for their involvement.”
tyrannical Miss Hannigan, her fraudulent brother, Rooster,
and his girlfriend, Lily, as they try to make their way to ‘Easy Thank you to the families, friends and staff who came along
Street’.We also met the charming billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, to support the students at their performances.
his secretary, and the effervescent Annie.

“The students had to adapt to unique and varied rehearsal
conditions,” said Mr McMahon.“We couldn’t miss the chance
to get the students on stage, so we were thrilled to perform to
a live audience.”

Years 5-6 ensemble

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Clockwise from top left
Olivia Carter
Shanae Postlethwaite, Sophie Zhang and Harriet Tennant
Sophie Zhang and Oscar Mulcahy
Isabella Ebenwaldner, Arjun Tippur and Ashlyn Narracott
Years 7-9 ensemble

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Achievements

02
04

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1 BAS Road Relay 3 Emmy Fraser
2 Cooper Sutherland 4 James Delaney, Gus Bennett

and Eloise Wills and Hilary Jenkin

Team Achievements Ava Candy (Year 6) placed 1st in the Sarah Kennedy (Year 8) and Charli
Breaststoke event at the Primary School McLennan (Year 8) are training in the
BAS State Swimming Championships. Cricket Victoria Under 16 Emerging
Junior Boys Hockey (Premiers) Player Program.
Senior Girls Football (Runners Up) Mia Farrah (Year 6) placed 1st and 2nd in
the Stage and Screen Solo Ballad vocal Izzy Farrah (Year 9) placed 1st in the
BAS Road Relay section of the Royal South Street Contemporary Solo Ballad vocal section
Overall Co-premiers competitions in August. She also of the Royal South Street competitions
Boys Co-premiers successfully auditioned for the principal in August.
Girls Co-premiers role of Gertrude McFuzz in BLOC Music
Theatre’s production of Seussical. Cooper Sutherland (Year 9) and Eloise
BPSSA Wills (Year 11) were selected for the
District Athletics (Overall 1st) Sabrina Gauci (Year 6) placed 1st in the School Sports Victoria Swimming Team.
District Cross Country (Overall 1st) Greater Western Regional Tennis
Championships and progressed to the Simran Agarwal (Year 10), Gus Bennett
Individual Achievements Primary School State Championships. (Year 10) and Shirya Patel (Year 10) were
awarded 2021 Monash Scholars.
Charlotte Macdonald (Year 5) placed 2nd Olivia Johnston (Year 6) placed 2nd in Throughout Years 10 to 12, the students
in the Greater Western Regionals Tennis the Greater Western Regional Cross will have access to events which will
competition and competed at the Country competition for her age group help them to evolve their understanding
Primary Schools State Championships which qualified her for the State of career areas, hear from industry
for Tennis. Charlotte also placed 2nd in Championships. experts, prepare for VCE and social
the Greater Western Regional Cross networking with like-minded
Country competition for her age group Emmy Fraser (Year 8) placed 8th in the individuals.
which qualified her for the State Geelong Grammar Interschool
Championships. Equestrian Championships. Gus Bennett (Year 10), James Delaney
(Year 10) and Hilary Jenkin (Year 11)
Sara Kennedy (Year 8) and Daisy received a Swannie Award by the
Sudholz (Year 10) were selected for the Debaters Association of Victoria,
Under 15 School Sport Victoria State recognising them as the best speakers
team for girls football. in the Ballarat region for their grade.

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Lucy Chester (Year 10) received the ADF 07 09
Long Tan Youth Leadership and
Teamwork Award in recognition of her Reddy (Year 11) and Lily Wade (Year 11) Vidath Jayasooriya (Year 12) participated
leadership and teamwork within both participated in the Chemistry Olympiad in the Push Up Challenge to raise
the Clarendon and broader local Programme. Recognised by the awareness for mental health. Vidath
community. Australian Science Olympiad, Zachary performed 3,318 push ups over 25 days
and Miles were awarded High to acknowledge the Australians who
Lucy Chester (Year 10), Sarah Girdwood Distinctions and were invited to attend died by suicide in 2019.
(Year 10), Laura Langley (Year 10), Kate a virtual Summer School by the Dean of
McClure (Year 10), Chanel On (Year 10) the Australian National University’s Thomas Jenkins (Year 12) was awarded
and Kate Wilding (Year 10) participated College of Science. the Winston Loveland Music Award. In
in a Public Health Case Challenge. honour of Old Collegian,Winston
Sponsored by ASHA Lectures and the Ruby Lovel (Year 11) won Rookie of the Loveland (1936), Tom received a
Rotary Club of Ballarat, the challenge Year in the BFLW Under 18 League, certificate and $1,000 from the Rotary
required teams to explore the science representing North Ballarat. She also Club of Ballarat in recognition of his
and impact of COVID-19, undertake data placed 3rd in the BFNL Netball Under 17 musical talent and contribution to the
analysis comparing two countries, Best and Fairest, representing Ballarat. performing arts.
explore the impact of the virus on
businesses or schools and design a
quarantine program or a vaccination
campaign.

Arlee Bennett (Year 10) placed 2nd in Ingrid Ellis (Year 12), Monique Gellatly Sehnil Nawar (Year 12) was awarded the
the BFNL Netball Under 17 Best and (Year 12), Renae Loader (Year 12) and 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs
Fairest, representing North Ballarat. Charlize Thanyasmith (Year 12) received Award for the Ballarat region. The award
Premier’s Awards in Health (VCE VET) for recognises young women for their
Katie Jackson (Year 10) placed 4th in the their outstanding academic commitment to volunteerism, volunteer
BFNL Netball Under 17 Best and Fairest, achievements in 2020. leadership achievements and dedication
representing Redan. to empowering women worldwide.
Ben Hobbs (Year 12) attended the 2021
Georgina Kemp (Year 10), Shriya Patel AFL Draft Combine. The two-day Soham Patel (Year 12) received a
(Year 10) and Paul Scalora (Year 10) were national combine saw involvement Premier’s Award in Further Mathematics
selected as Kwong Lee Dow Young from 120 players to participate in (VCE) for his outstanding academic
Scholars by the University of Melbourne. athletic testing, medical screenings, AFL achievements in 2020.
Club interviews and media selections.
Furqan Ahmed (Year 11), Ezhil Arulselvan 5 Mia Farrah
(Year 11), Miles Gibson (Y11), Zachary 6 Sara Kennedy
Hengel (Year 11), Thomas Lin (Year 11), 7 Sarah Girdwood, Kate McClure, Kate Wilding,
Nheena Lubis-Wheeler (Year 11), Nikhil
Chanel On and Lucy Chester
8 Senior Girls Football
9 Tom Jenkins

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Auxiliaries 01

Thank you to the auxiliary volunteers who continue to devote their
time to the school and the Clarendon community despite the setbacks
presented by COVID-19 in 2021.

Over the past six months, the Parents in the productions, providing front a BBQ lunch. Although in a different
& Friends Auxiliary invested time and and back of house support. FOPA also format this year, students from
energy into planning for post-COVID life donated a set of tutus and leotards Prep-Year 4 were fortunate to
at Clarendon. Reflecting on past which will be used for performances participate in the annual Junior School
activities, the auxiliary determined key and classroom rehearsals for our VCE disco. It was wonderful to see the
outcomes for the coming years, and VET dance students as they prepare students dance their hearts out and
including continuation of the second- for examinations. enjoy spending time with their peers
hand book and clothing sale. and teachers.
The 1920 Club is looking forward
In October, the auxiliary was proud to, to an exciting season of rowing, Clarendon is indebted to the
once again, present a Year 12 Valedictory coming off the back of Clarendon’s dedication and support of our generous
book to each graduating student. best performance at the Head of the auxiliary members who centre our
The yearbook is a special keepsake for Lake regatta in 40 years, earlier this year. students at the core of their work. We
the students which will evoke special encourage parents and families to
memories from their time at Clarendon During the 2021/2022 season, become involved with our auxiliaries
from Prep to Year 12. members of the club will assist with and further immerse themselves in the
setting up at rowing regattas, act as Clarendon community.
Like most in the Performing Arts Clarendon boat race officials at events
this year, the Friends of Performing Arts and provide catered breakfasts for 1 Ella Cartwright, Grace Shackell and Mary Coutts
(FOPA) auxiliary was determined to the rowing squad during training 2 Carmen Emery and Oliver Mitchell
conquer COVID-19 restrictions and sessions. Some members also volunteer 3 Banjo Silcock and Sebby Harwood
facilitate opportunities for students to their time at the boatshed as coaches 4 Nina Yuan and Temo Nelson
showcase their talents, whether that of crews. 5 Richard McClure, Meg Duthie, Zach Lang,
be in front of a live audience or online.
During Terms 3 and 4, the Junior Jock Quartermain, Alexander Grove and Ash Spencer
In November, students in Years 5-6 School Parents Group were pleased to
and Years 7-9 took to the stage for organise a Team Colours day where
their rendition of Annie JR. Auxiliary students dressed in support of their
members were excited to play their part favourite sporting team while enjoying

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Gifts to 01
Clarendon
02
Thank you to the following people who have generously 03
donated items to our collection in recent times. Many of 04
these items have been catalogued to the Museums Victoria
database, Victorian Collections, and can be viewed at
www.victoriancollections.net.au.

In the following notes, the initials BC stand for Ballarat
College, CPLC for Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College,
and BCC for our present school.

Peer years (the year the peer group would have completed
Year 12) appear in brackets after names.

These notes were compiled by
Archivist, Heather Jackson.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned these
pages may contain names and images of decreased persons.

Richard Carthew
Minerva pin, property of Richard’s grandfather
Frederick Carthew (1917).

Dorothy Braund (1963)
1960s Clarendon PLC uniform collection.

Patricia Gabb (Oddie) (1968)
A collection of items relating to Clarendon PLC during the
1960s including Patricia’s school gloves and sports ribbons.

Elspeth Stevenson-Matthews (past staff)
Photographs of 1974 Prep and Grade 1 class groups.

The school archive holds very few photographs from
the 1970s. If you have photographs of school groups or
activities from this era, please forward digital copies to
[email protected] for use at
upcoming events and reunions.

01 1974-12 - David Stevenson - 03 Minerva pin
Grade 1 teacher, Joy MacDuff 04 School gloves and sports ribbons

02 1974-12 - Fiona Steveson -
Prep teacher, Mary Brisbane

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Old Collegians News

To ensure information is published Deaths Rod entered Ballarat College in 1952,
please notify the school of any death, the year he became a Sun Youth Travel
engagement, marriage or birth, and Where the information is known, Ambassador for the Shire of Stawell,
receipt of a personal-information notification of the death of an Old touring England and Scotland for four
update, tribute or photograph is always Collegian will include the name of months in a contingent of 94
welcome. The following tributes have the spouse, the names of all children, schoolboys from Victoria, South and
been provided by family members and but only the names of grandchildren Western Australia. He continued to
include death notices received prior to if current or past students. study during the tour and, upon his
26 October 2021. return to College, he successfully
Barrie Coltman completed his intermediate
Peer years (the year the peer group examinations. It was a wonderful
would have completed Year 12) appear Barrie Campbell Coltman (1949) on 3 experience for lads in their mid-teens.
in brackets after names. September 2021; husband of Carole; His involvement is referenced in The
father of Craig (1978), Steve (1979), Lisa Minervan [December 1952] p.18. Rod
These notes were compiled by Archivist, (1981) and Tania (1987); brother of Kay passed away at Warragul after a long
Heather Jackson, with assistance from (1946); son of Owen H Coltman (1917) illness.
Tina Huang-Kinnersly and Di Hook. (BC Council 1941-1956) and Alice McKay;
grandfather of William (dec) (2007), Rod’s uncle, Ronald Angus McGregor
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander George (2008), Angus (2014), Eloise (1937) served as a Pilot Officer in the
readers are warned these pages may (2015), Alice (2016), Xaiver (2017) and RAAF/RAF, based in England during the
contain names and images of decreased Hugo (2022). Please see tribute on Second World War. He was killed over
persons. page 23. Normandy when his bomb load
exploded. It was his last mission before
Jean May Smith (1951) on 17 April 2021; his anticipated return home to
wife of Vernon; mother of Rodney, Callawadda where his family had a
Kenneth, Stephen (dec), Karen and sheep and wheat property. In the
Vanessa. Jean boarded at the school footsteps of Pompey [2012] p.270
between 1946-1949. commemorates the military service
and sacrifice of Ronald McGregor.
Roderick John McGregor (1954) on 10
October 2020; husband of Hilary; Charles Roger Sanderson (1959) on 15
brother of Jennifer McGregor Clark January 2021; husband of Heather;
(1954). father of Kim and Richard.

A member of Henderson House, Roger
boarded at the school between
1957-1958.

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David Haymes career specialising in obstetrics and Chris, an inspiration for many, was
gynaecology. That she was able to much admired for her passion, energy
David Henry Haymes (1961) on 15 June complete her clinical training as a and intelligence, but will always be
2021; son of Mavis and Henry Haymes registrar at the Queen Victoria ‘Tippy’ to her eight grandchildren and
(1923) (both dec); husband of Jenny; Hospital, a married woman with three three step-grandchildren.
father of Belinda Walton (1986), children, raised some eyebrows. This
Matthew (1988) and Tim (1990); was made possible by her then Graeme Kenneth Hodge (1964) on 29
grandfather of Chloe (2018), Joel (2020), husband who became the primary March 2021; partner of Felicity; father
Gemma (2023), Gabrielle, Riley (2025) carer of their children for a short of Lachlan and Georgia; brother of
and Charlotte. Please see tribute on period. In 1984, she sat the David (1966) and son of Kenneth and
page 22. membership exams for the Royal Jean Hodge (former BC staff member).
Australian & New Zealand College of Graeme attended the school between
Dr Christine Tippett Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1952-1965.
(RANZCOG) and was awarded the FJ
Dr Christine Grace Trevella Tippett AM Browne Gold Medal, reserved for Timothy and Jeffrey Laidlaw
(1963); mother of Sarah, Jonathan and candidates with exceptionally high
Bronwyn; sister of Dr Patricia Tippett marks. Jeffrey John Laidlaw (1966) on 20
(1961) and Dr Joanna Young (1966); March 2021; brother of Helen Holman
daughter of Anne and Edgar John During her career, Chris delivered over (1969) and Jenn. Jeffrey attended the
Tippett MBE (1917). 10,000 babies – many from high risk school between 1961-1965.
pregnancies – and received numerous
Impatient to go to school, Chris started accolades including being the first Jeff was born in Casterton to John and
at Clarendon kindergarten, aged 3, female president of RANZCOG, being Lenis Laidlaw. Jeff worked at the family
in 1949. A bright student, she was inducted to the Victorian Honour Roll property,‘Runnymede’, for a number of
determined to become a doctor despite of Women and appointed Associate years until the corporate became his
spending 6 weeks in the Geelong Professor by Monash University. calling. He gained his MBA by
Hospital with a broken leg, the result of correspondence and worked at Adriatic
a holiday boating accident. When She led the expert panel on Victoria’s Insurance Company in Melbourne and
onlookers questioned whether a abortion law reform debate and was Tasmania. He then worked for
medical career was suitable for a instrumental in ensuring Cardboard Containers in Melbourne
woman, she was undeterred and Commonwealth laws allowed women before moving to Sydney to work for
always had her parents’ support. in Australia to retain their right to Arnotts and later, Dexion. He left
choose and that their doctors could behind his partner Pamela, two
After completing her medical training provide safe, evidence-based options children and two grandsons. Jeff could
she worked part-time and had a family. without fear of retribution. turn his hand to anything and, in his
In the early 1980s, she resumed her retirement, he enjoyed his Harley, golf
In 2010, she was made a Member of and making beautiful furniture.
the Order of Australia (AM) ‘for service
to medicine, particularly through Timothy John Laidlaw (1970) on 2
executive roles with professional January 2021; brother of Helen Holman
organisations, to improved healthcare (1969) and Jenn. Timothy boarded at
standards for women and their the school between 1965-1969.
families, and to obstetrics and
gynaecology as a clinician and mentor’.

Her last challenge was as Honorary
Treasurer of the International
Federation of Gynaecology and
Obstetrics.

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Tim returned to the family property, respect and appreciation for her long Zoe Coutts (2005) and Paul Yates –
‘Runnymede’, after finishing school. and significant contribution to a daughter, Genevieve Coutts Yates
He spent his working life on the Ballarat’s music community.
property. Like his older brother, Jeff, he Genevieve Coutts Yates
was very practical and could turn his Vernon Wesley Williamson on 21
hand to anything that needed October 2021. Vernon taught at the What are they doing now?
repairing. He married Pauline Koch and school between 1977-1989. He is Jennifer Morgan (Crawshaw) (1959)
they had three children and five remembered with respect and visited Clarendon in April. Jenny’s
grandchildren. Tim and Pauline retired appreciation. mother, Nancy Crawshaw, taught at
to Portland where Tim still carried on the school from 1948 to 1955 while
farming life in a reduced capacity. He Engagements Jenny attended the school during
was a keen fisherman, so Portland was those years.
the ideal place to enjoy his passion. Tanya Hart (2007) to Adrian Bruechert Richard Holder (1978) started working
at PwC in 1986 and moved to Jakarta,
Thanawat Pensri Zoe Wilson and Tom Nash Indonesia, in 1995. In 2000, he joined PT
Hero Supermarkets and moved to
Thanawat Pensri (1970) in February Tom Nash (2010) to Zoe Wilson Hong Kong with the Dairy Farm Group.
2019; brother of Sattawat (1974) and Richard was the Finance Director for
father of Sarwit (1997). Thanawat North Asia including a year as COO for
boarded at the school between IKEA in Taiwan and, in 2008, moved to
1965-1971. Shanghai as CFO for Tesco, China. He is
currently based in Bangkok as CFO of
Agoda and has four children.

Bethany Cameron (Taylor) Gemma Johnson and Timothy Snibson Margaret Moreton

Bethany Elise Cameron (Taylor) (2004) Gemma Johnson (2015) to Margaret Moreton (1978) recently
on 25 July 2021; wife of Andrew; mother Timothy Snibson (2014) returned to Ballarat and accepted the
of Maxwell, Tabby and Adeline; role of Resilient Communities Mission
daughter of Anthea and Colin Taylor; Births Lead with the Minderoo Foundation
sister of Nathaniel (2006). Matilda Douglas (2008) and Tom Fire and Flood Resilience initiative. After
Hallam – a son, Henley Jaimie Hallam receiving her doctorate in 2016,
The school notes the passing of former completing research into the factors
staff:

Ann Smith; mother of Alison (1993).
Ann taught at the school between
1967-1968 and again between
1988-2002. She is remembered with

Henley Jaimie Hallam

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that enhance community resilience in Jeremy Humm (2000) has worked at Abigail Wehrung (2013) will play
the face of natural disasters, she has Telecommunications Private Equity basketball for the Australian Opals in
undertaken a number of significant since 2014. He and Matthew Hook the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Jordan.
projects for federal, state and local (1988) competed against one another
governments, NGOs including UNICEF in the final AFL game between the Lucas Hamilton (2014) was Team Leader
and for philanthropy and businesses. Boston Demons and Maine Cats for Team BikeExhange in the 2021 Tour
Margaret continues to be an advocate leading into the 2021 USAFL National de France cycling event. Lucas also
for community voice and leadership in Carnival. represented Australia at the Tokyo
all community resilience-building Olympics for cycling.
efforts. Tim Deveson (2001) is General
Manager at Zedmed Software Darcy Tucker (2014) signed a two-year
Georgina Playsted (1984) owns and Solutions, Melbourne. contract extension with Fremantle
operates her own business, ‘Evolve football club.
Mobile Massage’, specialising in Tobias Madden
workplace wellness treatments. She Sacha McDonald (2017) was selected
also has a self-published book, Tobias Madden (2005) published his for the 2022 London Pulse netball
Animal Wisdom, which was locally debut novel, written for young adults, squad.
produced in Ballarat. Anything But Fine.
Eloise Amirtharajah
Alastair Clarkson (1985) is in America to Elyssia Bourke (2007) was awarded the
complete a stint of professional Buchanan Prize for achieving the top Eloise Amirtharajah (2020) was
development. Alastair stepped down mark in the fellowship exams in awarded the Zonta International Young
from his position at the Hawthorn Australia, administered by the Women in Public Affairs Award for
football club after 17 years in 2021. Australasian College for Emergency District 23. Last year, Eloise won the
Medicine. Ballarat Award and was recently
Jeremy Humm and Matthew Hook chosen to be one of ten recipients of
Jackson Taubert-Gallagher (2007) the international award. Zonta
Matthew Hook (1988) is living in showcased his photography at the International recognises young women
Boston with his wife, Sandra, and their Ballarat International Foto Biennale. for their commitment to volunteerism,
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and United States and is currently the demands of COVID-19. worldwide.
Global Marketing Lead with Pfizer
specialising in rare diseases. After Katrina Werry (2011) represented Kaylee Tomota (2020) was named one
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connected with the Boston Demons Women’s Eight rowing event. in 2020 by the Premier’s VCE Awards.
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National Championship. 3:48:37 at the Bislett Games in Oslo. outstanding academic achievements in
Stewart also represented Australia at 2020 by the Premier’s VCE Awards.
the Tokyo Olympics in the 10,000m
athletics event.

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