Ringaroo June 2022 Digital

June 2022 Volume 39 – Number 1

2022 Head of the Lake Improving our planet: students Old Collegians pave the way
02 learn how to make a difference. for a sustainable future
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Volume 39

Acknowledgements

Editor Chelsea Byrne

Sub-Editors

Jennifer McGie

Mardi Richardson

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01 From the Principal Matt Dunne
02 2022 Head of the Lake Photo Design
04 2021 VCE results Front Cover
05 Introducing Alternative Pathways Oar in the water
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Old Collegians discuss the impact of Ballarat Clarendon College
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09 on the growth of Ballarat as a regional city
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12 An abundance of Performing Arts opportunities at the Junior School
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14 Improving our planet: students learn how to make a difference.
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20 Leading the way in community service
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24 Developing emotional resilience in the Early Learning Centre
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28 Establishing Clarendon’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships
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32 Recognition of donors
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Welcome to Yuulong

Old Collegians pave the way for a sustainable future

Students perform under the stars

The Music Man comes to Clarendon

Achievements

Auxiliaries

Gifts to Clarendon

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From the David Shepherd,
Principal Governor of Victoria,
Linda Dessau and
David Shepherd David’s daughter,
Sarah Shepherd
(2007)

Reading the results of members of the Board in 2019, they with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
a recent international were clear about their values, objectives Islander communities, to develop
survey conducted by and direction. These students wanted empathy and awareness amongst our
UNICEF, my observations Clarendon to fulfil its responsibilities to students, staff, parents and wider school
about young people its immediate, local and global community.
were affirmed. The communities by minimising its
results of The Changing environmental footprint and integrating Recently, we formalised our
Childhood Project sustainability considerations into all commitment to reconciliation through
reinforced what I was facets of decision making, including the establishment of our Reconciliation
seeing and hearing infrastructure planning, curriculum Action Plan, which aims to foster higher
from our students – development as well as purchasing and levels of knowledge and pride in
an optimism about logistical determinations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
the future and a histories, cultures and contributions for
determination to be Our students recognised an issue and the benefit of our whole community.
agents of change. recognised that they could and should
step forward to take action towards Delivering on our Reconciliation
‘Compared to older generations, the change. Many step away when the Action Plan is a long-term commitment
world’s young people remain hopeful, problem seems insurmountable; our that will require ongoing consideration
much more globally minded, and students understood, and continue to and collaborative effort. We are excited
determined to make the world a better understand, that even the smallest about the possibilities that
place. Today’s young people have steps can create momentum and that strengthening our relationships with
concerns for the future, but see progress may be incremental in time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
themselves as part of the solution.’ but radical over time. Peoples could create and are committed
to becoming a champion of
- The Changing Childhood Project In 2021, student voices urged us to Reconciliation within broader society.
consider our responsibilities in regard to
Young people are optimistic, but not the work of Reconciliation. After Hopeful. Globally minded.
naïve. The survey captures their consultation with a number of Determined. Restless for change. I see
restlessness for action on climate organisations and with the these qualities in the students of
change, their sense of urgency for endorsement and support of the Board, Clarendon.
progress in the fight against Clarendon’s Reconciliation Action Plan
discrimination, their impatience around Working Group was established. By stepping up and stepping forward,
issues of inequality, their scepticism the voices of these young people are
about the information they consume on At its heart, Reconciliation is about elevated. As the leaders of tomorrow,
social media. strengthening relationships between their voices are critical to any discussion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and decision making about their future.
When the first students involved in Peoples and those from other It is incumbent on the adults in their
the Sustainability Committee addressed communities for the benefit of all lives to do their part to ensure that
Australians. At Clarendon, we believe we these young people inherit and
have a responsibility, in collaboration continue to nurture a better world.

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2022 Head of the Lake

In March, the Ballarat Clarendon As a result of three terms of training, team-bonding and
College community enjoyed one of skill-building, Clarendon won the Harold Deveson Cup
the most highly anticipated events (Boys Premiership) and the A A Patterson Shield (Open
of the year, the BAS Head of the Lake. Division 1 Girls). This is the second year in a row the school
Rowers, coaches, volunteers and the has secured both titles.
student support crew laid everything
on the line to achieve their hearts’ Rowers were grateful for the enthusiastic encouragement
desires in what was an incredibly provided by the support crew on the spit and the friends
successful day on Lake Wendouree. who were, this year, permitted to attend. Without their
unwavering support throughout the season, the Clarendon
rowing program would not be what it is today.

Camaraderie and sportsmanship had been a driving
force for the rowers throughout the season and certainly
contributed to students’ enjoyment and success on the day.

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During the Open division races, students and coaches Clockwise from top Rowers supporting crews as they crossed the finish line
could be seen floating on the water celebrating and greeting
crews as they came by. It was a sea of red and black as the Katie Jackson, Ruby Lovel, Nicki Plucinski, Baeley Tucker, David Shepherd,
Division 1 Girls and Boys crossed the finish line, placing first Ellie McClure and Lucy Richardson
and third in their races respectively.
Dean Kittlety and Olivia Hickingbotham
The day concluded with an informal presentation on
the Sturt Street oval with a barbeque lunch provided by Junior rowers preparing for the big event
members of the 1920 Club. This event provided members
of the Clarendon rowing community, with involvement from
over 170 students, the opportunity to come together as a
cohort to celebrate their achievements.

To conclude their season, in March, the Year 10 Division 1
and Open Division 1 crews travelled to Nagambie to
compete in the Australian Rowing Championships. The
Open Division 1 Girls were crowned the Under 19 Womens
Coxed Four and Schoolgirls Coxed Four champions. Their
achievements follow an outstanding season, having also
won Head of the Lake and Head of Schoolgirls with coaching
from Old Collegian, Nicki Plucinski (2003).

Congratulations to the Clarendon rowers, coaches,
volunteers and families on their efforts this season!

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Class of 2021

2021 VCE Results

Last year saw the Clarendon is delighted to celebrate been courageous and resilient,”
2021 Year 12 cohort the successes of the entire 2021 cohort, said Principal, David Shepherd.
persevere through of which 83% achieved a university “More important than final results
a second year of entrance score over 80, placing them is the fact that they have proved
challenges. But, in the top 20% of the nation. 15% of themselves capable of confronting and
with hard work students received an ATAR above 98, embracing challenges as opportunities
and determination, while 48 students attained a score to adapt and thrive. They demonstrated
students overcame above 95 and 11 over 99. determination and compassion, a great
those challenges in sense of fun and an enormous strength
order to achieve their 2021 Dux, Jackson Dun, achieved of character.”
hearts’ desires. a perfect score of 50 in Further
Their resilience and Mathematics, English Language and Clarendon is proud of the graduating
dedication were Chemistry, resulting in an outstanding class of 2021 and wish them all the
admirable, resulting ATAR of 99.95. best for their future successes.
in another year of
outstanding academic Students had good reason to
outcomes. celebrate, with a median study score
of 37 and the middle student in the
cohort achieving an ATAR of 91. These
results reflect students’ investment in
their futures, as well as the
commitment of the teaching and
support staff involved in guiding and
caring for them.

“It is clear that over the past two
years of turbulence our students have

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Introducing
Alternative
Pathways

With an intention to Alternative Pathways students visit Yuulong
broaden the curriculum
and provide real-word
experiences for students,
Ballarat Clarendon
College introduced the
Alternative Pathways
program in 2021.

The program sees Year 10 students complete a Certificate II practices, banking, finance and the collection and collation
in Agriculture and a Certificate II in Small Business through of data to inform decision making. As a result, students will
Federation University, where they attend a class every week. gain insights and create genuine pathways into their future
careers while making invaluable connections with
“It’s another great opportunity the school has provided community members.
me so that I can pursue a career based on my hobbies and
interests,” said Year 10 student, Thomas Leahy. “We live on a Other off-campus visits include the Landcare site at
1,600-acre dairy farm in Northern Victoria and completing a Napoleons, farm safety analysis on a sheep farm at Mount
Certificate II in Agriculture means that I can learn the theory Mercer and water and fencing planning on a farm in
behind what our family has been putting into practice over Buninyong. Students have also participated in an overnight
many years.” trip to the Yuulong residential campus, during which they
created a fencing and water plan for the site.
The program provides students with an opportunity to
develop their knowledge and skills in the classroom and in a “The Alternative Pathways program has provided students
range of practical industry settings. Before attending their with a great opportunity to put their learning into practice
first class at the university, students had already gained in a range of real-life settings,” said Pathways Coordinator,
industry experience through excursions to the Ballarat Jason Hutchins. “It’s been fantastic to see the enthusiasm
Mushroom Farm, Attwood’s Winery and Sunnybank Farm. and engagement from students when they’ve been given
the chance to develop their knowledge, skills and capacity in
“Participating in the program has been a valuable areas in which they have a genuine passion and interest.”
introduction to what working in the agricultural industry
would actually look like for me,” said Year 10 student, Clancy Ballarat Clarendon College supports and encourages students
Leahy. “I’m very interested in the prospect of working in to embrace all learning opportunities so that, ultimately, they
agronomy and farm management, so I’m looking forward to can pursue their hearts’ desires. Whether that be through
furthering my skills in those areas.” the Alternative Pathways program, through co-curricular
opportunities or through service in their communities, the
Throughout their studies, students will develop and apply learning opportunities at Clarendon are endless.
their knowledge in areas such as sustainable business

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Old Collegians discuss the impact of
Ballarat Clarendon College on the
growth of Ballarat as a regional city

In February, Old Collegians of Ballarat An important component of the reunion was a panel
College (1864-1973) were invited to discussion with involvement from John, Rod and Tony
a reunion at the Boatshed restaurant. about how Ballarat has evolved into a regional hub.
Hosted by Principal, David Shepherd,
the event saw the return of many Old Current Board member, John Livingston, who has
Collegians and friends of Clarendon, extensive experience in business and on community
including past Chair of the Board, John boards, spoke to the impact of regional growth for business
Livingston (1987), Rod Walton (1986) enterprises and how important strong educational offerings
and Tony Douglass (1990). are in attracting professionals to the region.

“Clarendon is a beacon in this regard,” said John.
“During my time as Chair, I worked with David to develop
commercial practices and enhance both the governance and
operational disciplines in the organisation. This was

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necessary given the vast growth of the school “It is well known that regional living has become very
and business.” popular as a result of the pandemic,” said Tony. “Ballarat has
thrived and a large factor in Melbourne buyers choosing
Rod Walton, CEO of Haymes Paint, discussed the Ballarat over other regional centers has been our schools
development of Haymes from a locally grown business to a and, in particular, Ballarat Clarendon College.”
leading global enterprise. Over its 87-year history, the growth
of Haymes Paint has been influenced by the prioritising of There was a question-and-answer session at the
customer decisions, understanding their point of difference conclusion of their presentation, which gained much
and being uncompromising in their offer of quality products interest from all attendees. The event provided a wonderful
and services. opportunity for Old Collegians to reflect on how their
experiences at Ballarat College influenced the people they
“The continued stand-out performance of Clarendon are today while appreciating the significance that Ballarat
in education and developing its students provides further Clarendon College now holds in the sustainability and
incentive for families to live and work in Ballarat,” said Rod. growth of Ballarat as a regional city.
“The strong and sustainable growth of Ballarat is vitally
important to support the growth of Haymes Paint.” Opposite page Rod Walton, Tony Douglass,
John Livingston and David Shepherd
Tony Douglass is a Director at Jellis Craig Ballarat and
contributed to the panel discussion from a real estate Above Rod Walton and Tony Douglass
perspective. He elaborated on what the future looks like
for Ballarat real estate regarding the exodus of Melbourne
residents, the impact on housing prices and availability, and
the commercial aspects of more lifestyle and recreational
options for residents.

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An abundance of Performing Arts
opportunities at the Junior School

As soon as
students enter
the Junior
School, whether
they be in Prep
or Year 4, the
Performing Arts
offerings are
endless.

Prep Dance

Within the Performing Arts curriculum, students are an instrument from the woodwind or brass families. This is
encouraged to pursue their dramatic, dance and musical in addition to the private instrumental lessons all students
creativity and develop skills that will last them a lifetime. have an opportunity to pursue.
These opportunities are present not only within the
curriculum but also in the many co-curricular offerings. Engaging in Performing Arts at Clarendon provides
students a rare opportunity to connect with their peers
“Performing Arts allows students to develop and grow across all year levels and learn from one another. These
a new and profound way of experiencing and interacting experiences are pivotal in their learning of the many
with the world,” said Head of Prep-Year 4 Music, Kyle different ways to communicate, such as non-verbal
Hackwill. “Their experience in music-making contributes to communication.
the goal-post moments of their time at the Junior School.”
“Participating in Performing Arts helps students develop
There is a huge range of performance opportunities relationships and interactions with their peers and staff in
throughout the year for students to showcase their skills in a whole new way,” said Mr Hackwill. “For many students, it
front of a live audience, in addition to regular performances ignites a passion and develops skills in Music and Performing
in front class mates. These include the Performing Arts Arts which continue for the rest of their life.”
Picnic, Junior School Choir Festivals, seasonal soirees,
Performing Arts Showcases, the Clarendon Factor and Advait Sharma and Poppy Elliott
Royal South Street.

In Prep and Year 1, students are exposed to the
fundamentals of Dance, Drama and Music. This occurs
through the exploration of creating movement with music,
realising the dramatic elements of facial expression, gesture,
body shape and voice as well as beat, dynamics and pitch.

While in Years 2-4, students experience a performance-
based curriculum in singing and instrumental music. Each
year, they learn a new instrument: an orchestral string
instrument in Year 2, the recorder in Year 3 and, in Year 4,

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Improving Vivienne Carey, Lynne Donnelly
our planet: and Agastya Mechineni
students
learn how
to make a
difference.

Throughout their time in the Middle School, students from Years 5-8 explore
their impact on the environment and how they can reduce their carbon
footprint during science classes. While learning the specifics of pollution,
global warming, energy creation and the atmosphere, students are exposed
to real-world issues around which they have the power to make change.

As early as Year 5, students complete curriculum equips students with School, Year 8, these concepts are
units on milk plastics and chemical first-hand knowledge as to why brought together in a unit about
reactions, plastic pollution, change is needed and encourages atmosphere. Students learn about acid
deforestation, invasive species and them to think of alternative ways rain, pollution from fossil fuels and the
the greenhouse effect. In Year 6, they to make change.” effect of pollution.
expand on these ideas, experimenting
with water and soil qualities and the While Year 5 is about the discussion Generations of students coming
impact these have on the environment. of big ideas, in Year 6, students learn through Clarendon are becoming
Students are faced with decision how to measure the causes of climate increasingly aware of the importance
making around how they can reduce change and how to limit them. In Year of sustainability and protecting the
the combustion of fuels and slow 7, students learn how to turn those environment. Through the introduction
down global warming. measurements into positive change of discussions around climate change
using alternative materials. They to the experimentation of alternative
“During a student’s time in Middle experiment with ways to produce materials, students are provided with a
School Science, they will learn why electricity through wind and how best holistic understanding of their impact
it is important that we look after our to preserve life, including modifying on the environment and how they can
planet,” said Head of Middle School crops and looking at food preservatives. influence societal change.
Science, Lynne Donnelly. “The Science
In their final year in the Middle

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Leading
the way in
community
service

Terms 1 and 2 saw Junior School and Nine10 Schools Eva Dexter and Hannah Maher
students jump back celebrated Shrove Tuesday by serving
into routine for 2022, pancakes. At the Mair Street campus, including purchasing, infrastructure
participating in a parent volunteers were instrumental planning and curriculum development,
multitude of community in making and serving pancakes while, as well as becoming carbon neutral
service events. Most in the Nine10 School, student leaders by 2035.
significantly, this year, ran the fundraiser. Each pancake sold
students are driving raised funds for Uniting Care Australia In Term 1, they attended a climate
Clarendon’s community to support those living in poverty. action seminar hosted by St Patrick’s
service initiatives. They College, featuring guest speaker and
are creating new groups, Students involved in the 2022 director, Damon Gameau, of ‘2040, That
leading forums for Sustainability Committee and Sugar Film’. Damon spoke passionately
discussion as well as Reconciliation Action Working Group about actions to help combat climate
providing opportunities have been busy hosting meetings and change and inspired students to
for students of all ages ensuring they are actioning their plans collaborate with other schools to
to contribute and make to better educate the Clarendon and discuss how they can further educate
a difference on a local wider Ballarat community. people on climate change and how
and global scale. they can make a difference.
Students within the Sustainability
During Term 1, students in Garbutt Committee have been working hard Meanwhile, the Reconciliation
House held their annual fundraiser for to establish their goals to fulfil the Action Group continued to work
‘Hope for Skye’. In light of Valentine’s sustainability responsibilities of the towards embedding a higher level of
Day, students sold roses to raise funds school. Their vision includes integrating knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and
and awareness for The Sanfilippo sustainability considerations into all Torres Strait Islander histories, culture
Children’s Foundation which is facets of Clarendon’s decision making, and contributions across the school,
dedicated to progressing clinical meeting weekly to discuss their plans.
research into the effective treatment With involvement from the school
of Sanfilippo Syndrome.

Across both campuses, the ELC,

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Board, staff and students, Clarendon’s opportunity for Arian and Lachie to young gender-diverse people.
Reconciliation Action Plan was build on their STEM skills and Students at Clarendon are
finalised. collaborate with the local community.
increasingly learning of the impact
Senior students have cemented In Term 2, 11 students volunteered at they can have on the community and
and cherished their relationship with the Begonia High Tea at St Patrick’s the planet. Whether that be through
the Rotary Club of Ballarat which has Cathedral Hall. Hosted by the Alfredton fundraising, hosting committee
provided endless opportunities for Rotary Club and organised by Old meetings, raising awareness of
students to gain real-world Collegian, Jill Oliver (1973), the event important causes or volunteering their
experiences. Year 12 boarders, Eva raised important funds for the time at community events, it is the
Dexter and Hannah Maher, presented refurbishment of St John of God’s students who continue to create and
to members of the Rotary Club of Rotary House. take a hold of all opportunities that
Ballarat about their experiences at come their way.
the ‘Defying the Drift’ program in 2021. Throughout the year, senior students
A residential program based at will continue to volunteer at Food Is Clockwise from top Hannah Matthews,
Longerenong College,‘Defying the Free each Tuesday afternoon. They have May Bourke, Jasmine Beck and Baeley Tucker
Drift’ aims to inspire young people also continued their relationship with
to pursue a rural future. the BRMC Diversity Homework Club, Arian Gazi and Lachie Langley at the National
with multiple students tutoring local Youth Science Forum Presentation
Also sponsored by the Rotary Club students and assisting them with their
of Ballarat, Year 12 students Arian Gazi studies. Year 12 students, Isla Clark and Students volunteer at Rotary High Tea
and Lachie Langley attended the Chris Bowker, have introduced a
National Youth Science Forum at the Clarendon Queer Community in the Elva Zhao, Elizabeth Shen and Isaac Korkie
University of Melbourne during the Senior School to provide opportunities
Term 1 break. The forum was a fantastic to meet and discuss issues impacting

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Developing
emotional
resilience
in the Early
Learning Centre

At Ballarat Clarendon College,
students in the Early Learning Centre
learn to interact with care, empathy
and respect.

A significant outcome in the Victorian Early Years Top Phoebe Coutts and Edward Teasdale
Development Framework focusses on students developing
a strong sense of identity. Within the Early Learning Centre, Above Alice Stapleton and Nurah Mohammed
students are exposed to concepts around emotional literacy
and resilience-behavioural lessons that will prove important what may have happened to them to make them feel
in their lifetime of interactions with people. that way and what they could do if the same thing happened
to them.
During this outcome, students are shown how to show
interest in other children, engage in and contribute to “Regular routines, inclusive practice and development of
shared play experiences, express emotions, thoughts and reciprocal relationships create an environment where the
views constructively and empathise with and express children feel safe, secure and respected, and are critical to
concern for others. enable the development of a child’s sense of wellbeing,” said
Emma.“By providing students with a shared vocabulary
“Being able to identify, express and discuss emotions is a around managing their emotions, we are observing them
life-long skill which, when developed in early childhood, can begin to attempt to navigate conflict independently and
enable children to confidently navigate social relationships effectively, supporting the development of their sense of self.”
at school allowing them to focus on their learning,” said
Head of Early Learning, Emma Hall. In order to make respectful decisions throughout their
everyday interactions, it is important for students to have
Throughout Terms 1 and 2, students learned how to the ability to identify their own emotions and feelings.
identify their feelings through text. These learnings came Through determining their ability to engage with others,
in the form of books, including The Colour Monster and the students in the Early Learning Centre can ensure that they
When I’m Feeling series by Tracy Moroney. are entering an interaction thoughtfully and safely.

In the 4-Year-Old Echidnas rooms, calm, independent
spaces were introduced with soft furnishings, sensory
bottles and feelings jars so that, if students find themselves
feeling angry or frustrated, they have a safe and comforting
space to rest in.

All students worked with pictures of different emotions
to help them identify how a character is feeling, discussed

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Establishing Clarendon’s
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Scholarships

Left Jenul Jayakody Arachchige Don and Paidamoyo Ndoro

Above Bundjil Karringalabil Murrup (Bundjil Creator Spirit)
by Jenna Oldaker

On 26 May 2022, Clarendon held its first ever 24-hour Annual Giving Day to
establish the Clarendon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarships.

With the help of our matching donors, Students and staff involved in the The 2022 Annual Giving Day saw
every gift was doubled. The generosity Reconciliation Action Plan working involvement and support from all
of our community was overwhelming, group played a significant role in raising within the Clarendon community,
raising $213,499 from 349 donations. awareness and funds for the Aboriginal including past parents, current parents,
and Torres Strait Islander scholarships. Old Collegians, past and current staff
These scholarships will provide The Annual Giving Day coincided with and current students.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the beginning our Reconciliation Week
students the opportunity to join a activities and Clarendon’s launch of Thank you to everyone who donated
school community that supports each its Reconciliation Action Plan, which and for being a part this life-changing
student to grow and achieve by can be viewed via the following link opportunity for students. Together, as a
discovering their full potential in a www.clarendon.vic.edu.au/community/ community, we can create a future filled
culturally responsive learning reconciliation-action-plan with possibilities.
environment.

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Recognition of donors

Thank you to our community members who have enabled the establishment
of the Clarendon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships.

Anonymous x 118 Paula Bradley and Mark Paterson Rowena and John Coutts
Lateef Adeleye Laura Brady Joshua Cronin
Matthew Agterhuis Melinda Bray Kerry and Jaycen Cruickshank
Chris Alizzi Susan Bristow Phil and Kellie Cunningham
Mohammed Al Naima Michael Britton Sachin Dahiya
Paul Anderson Mason Brodej Grace Davies
Andrewartha Family Bill and Airlie Bunnage James and Cassandra Davison
Tania Archibald Hanna Butuyuyu Nicholas Dennis and Vivian Meng
Bruce Armstrong Jennifer Caligari Harper Dental
Greg Ashman Andressa Moser Frainer Cardoso Gabby Dillon
Russell Auwardt Carter Family Abhinay Dolar
Balter Family Tom Cashin Arthur and Alison Drummond
Phillip Beaumont Chandler Family Duffin Family
Desley and Paul Beechey Tori Chandler David Edwards
Belcher Family Michelle and David Chapis Tim Elliott and Helen Campbell
John Berry John and Merrewyn Chapman Clare Ellis
Bi Family Fei Chen Ellis/Gomory Family
Adam Black Matthew Cheung Richard and Fiona Emery
Rachel Blackwell John Christophersen Evans Family
Andrew Boatman Sienna Cini Tahi and Harlem Fitzgerald
Marea and John Bourke Angela Clough Senuk Fonseka
Bourke Family Julie Collins-John Darrell Fraser
Juliette Cox and Kirstin Bourne Steven Coltman Peter and Sue Fraser
Paul Bowker Barry and Helen Conn Malcolm Fyffe

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Veena Gabbula total amount
Gauci Family
Daniel and Emma George raised $213,499
Julia Geue
Patricia and Terry Gibson Hunter Family Nithiya Krishnan
Mitchell and Julie-Anne Gilbert Cheryl Iser Richard Lee
Robert and Barbara Glass Bobby James Jiajun Li
Gaurav Grewal Alex and Jing Ji Jin Li
Graeme Gulline Raman Kahal Lily Liang
Zac Haines Kahawatta Palliya Family Lin Family
Hall Family Dr Nicole Kalms Xiatao Lin
Hall Family Victoria Kelly Amy Litras
Hallam Family Heather King Bo Liu
Brian Hassett Kat King Jayne and Rimas Liubinas
Jenny Haymes Pavan Kosaraju Matilda and Oscar Livingston
Andrew and Nicola Herbert Krause Family John Livingston
Lynette Hewitt
Harry Ringrose
Tracey Ho Chiropratic
Hodgson Family
Houlihan Family
Howe Family
Alice Huang
Tim Hughes

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Ranjula Liyanage and Chandra Deepak Malik Lesley and Neville Mitchell
Munasinghe Kamaljit Mann Amitav Mohapatra
Carly and Rohan Marriner Moloney Family
Christy Long Fiona May Margaret Moreton
John Louden Nancy McArthur Andrea and Jamie Mulcahy
Lucas Family Brandeis McBratney-Owen Tessa Mulham
Karen Luu Jennifer McGie Ravindra Mutha
Ken Ma Lisa and Rob McNaughton Surya Nadipalli
MacCormick Family Merlo Family Susan Naidu
Verna Mackay Edward Miller Tewin Nanayakkara
Majumder Family Nathan and Mary Ndoro
Michael and Sally Neilson
total number of Peter Netherway
Anh Ngoc Nguyen
donations 349 Richard and Paula Nicholson
Greg and Marjorie O’Donnell
Nola Oliver
Jan Ong
Kate O’Reilly
Ortega Family
David and Carmel Parker
Mark Patterson
Peele Family
Jan Peele
David and Robyn Pike

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Sunil Prabhakar Fiona Shearer-Hann Judy and Neville Wilson
Qerim Family Lucy Shen Sylwia Wojtaszek
Bridie Raban Shepherd Family Xiaodong Xie
Rayan Rahman Ashton and Olivia Silak John Yan and HaoXiang Yan
Sofia Rahman Alison Sinclair Hua Yang
Linda Rautela Skene Family Yates Family
Erina Rayner Susan Slater Year 11 and 12 students
Meinan Ren Smith Family Chloe Yeluri
Leonie Richards Jason Richie Smith Mihiri Yeluri
Prasanna Rodrigo Stevens Family Nathan Yeluri
Bruce Rogers Shirlene Stranieri Pradan Yeluri
Hamish Ross Streeter Family Hanyu You
Harriet Ross Tang Tang and Xiao Jiao Sun Chris, Mardi and Immi Zeegers
Ryan Family Angela and Ben Sutcliffe Xinwen Zhang
Salmi Family Sutcliffe Family Manqing Zhao
Sanchez Family Emily Tong Xu Zhao
Juelz Sanders Margaret Turnbull Hetty Zhou
Elil Sasee Sarah van Gerrevink Ziyan Zhou
Dr Megan Cole and Dr Timothy Scott Kristine Vandertop Julie Zhu
Michael Searl Belinda and Rodney Walton
Jean Sexton Chloe Walton
Shadbolt Family Joel Walton
Ayesha Shajahan Liseni Warnakulasuriya
Sulayman Shajahan Webster Dolilta Finance Ltd
Sutina Shaktivel Chen-Lin Chan and Brian West

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Surfing lesson with Surfing Victoria

Welcome to Yuulong

In February, the first cohort of Year 9 students was introduced to the Yuulong
residential campus. When seeing their new home for the next eight weeks,
students gasped and cheered.

For Co-Head of Yuulong, Maxine Duffield, this moment hiking experiences and the 24-hour solo experience, during
was surreal. which students are responsible for guiding their group
through the Great Ocean Road terrain, unpacking and
“It was so exciting to finally share the beautiful campus setting up their camping equipment and cooking on
with our students and see them bring it to life,” said Maxine. trangias. Students showed grit and determination in
“What an amazing opportunity to explore the region, completing their two-day, three-day and five-day hikes
develop new skills and tackle new challenges.” which were spread throughout their eight weeks at
Yuulong. These experiences also provided a great
Students quickly adapted to living on campus, enjoying an opportunity for students to push themselves beyond their
early morning exercise routine, running around the campus comfort zones, work as a team
at sunrise, surfing at Apollo Bay and developing their and surprise themselves at what they could achieve.
cooking skills with chef and mentor, Sue Ladewig.
If they weren’t hiking, students travelled to volunteer in
While at Yuulong, students build on skills that they will coastal restoration and management. Students helped clear
draw on through life. These include completing CPR, defib the dunes of sea spurge which invades the coastline and
and surf rescue training with Surfing Victoria, participating limits the growth of natural flora. Aligning with their work
in community living and outdoor education classes and in community and environmental sustainability, their
hosting live music performances to develop their confidence.

Important components of the residential program are the

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volunteerism proved an opportunity for students to further Clockwise from top Co-Heads of Yuulong, Maxine Duffield
immerse themselves in the wider Yuulong and Great Ocean and Roger Bade, welcome students to Yuulong
Road community.
Angus Fraser, Oscar Mulcahy, Samuel Selkirk, Mana Kumardas Florentine,
Over Terms 1 and 2, Yuulong students made a commitment Andrew Sheriff and Rit Clift
to their learning, making new friends and taking care of each
other: important traits they brought back to the Sturt Street Students in awe of the view
campus to share with family and friends.
Sophie Zhang, Clemmie Nash, Oscar Mulcahy, Caitlin Jordan, Kudzi Musemwa,
“I am so proud of all the Yuulong staff and students for Tessa MacCormick, Alice Fisher, Jess Langley and Bea Glew
their efforts,” said Co-Head of Yuulong, Roger Bade. “The staff
have been adaptable, motivating and passionate while the
students have taken on all the challenges presented. To
observe them becoming stronger, more mature, independent
and self-aware was a real privilege.”

Clarendon looks forward to sharing the excitement of the
Yuulong residential campus with many more students and
community members.

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Old Collegians pave the way
for a sustainable future

Prue Rocchi (Dimond) and sustainability, which Prue says Rob Doepel (1991)
(2003) was progressive for that time.
Rob Doepel is the Ernst & Young (EY)
Prue Rocchi is the Co-Founder of ROCC “I never thought I’d work in oral care UK Managing Partner for
Naturals. ROCC Naturals, launched in or sustainability,” said Prue. “If I could Sustainability, a company that exists
May 2021, is a brand of natural and solve the problem of making ROCC to build a better working world. In his
sustainable toothpastes that feature toothpaste sustainable, I was going to role, Rob leverages 20 years of
Australia’s first biodegradable launch the business. When you’re experience working with some of the
toothpaste tube. It is stocked in 830 building a business, brand or a product world’s biggest companies to provide
Coles stores nationally with three from scratch, you lean into your values the best of EY’s sustainability offerings
new products launching this year. to create it.” to clients.

“I believe that clean teeth can come Following her time as a student Rob has worked in energy for the
with a clean conscious,” said Prue. at Clarendon, Prue completed a degree past decade, focusing on energy
“I founded ROCC Naturals with a in marketing and public relations while transition and the electrification of
rebellious spirit and drive to do studying abroad in America. She then power, transport and heat. After
things differently and do them better. moved to New York City where she graduating from RMIT, he joined Arthur
Being able to innovate products and secured her first job as a fashion Anderson in their Business Consulting
packaging and know we’re making a publicist. Upon returning to team. Following two years in
small contribution to our community Melbourne, Prue pursued her passion Melbourne, he secured a two-year
and the world is the most rewarding for sport and wellness and worked in secondment to the London Office.
feeling.” various sport marketing roles for the He has also worked in media for BSkyB
next eight years. before joining EY in 2006, making
Prue’s education in sustainability partner in 2011. He went on to lead the
started at home. Living on a farm, her Looking back on her time at UK and Ireland Energy and Resources
father was active in land conservation Clarendon, Prue values the life-long
friendships she made and the
motivation she received from teachers
to always do her best.

“The staff at Clarendon motivated
me to give everything a go and try my
best at whatever the task was,” said
Prue. “That hard-working attitude has
proved relevant throughout my career
because I’ve been thrown in the deep
end many times. A country girl turns
fashion publicist in New York… that’s
being thrown in the deep end!”

Prue enjoys spending time with her
husband, who she met in 2016, and
their two daughters.

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team for four years before becoming Isabel Kimpton (2013) Action Network aims to build people
the UK and Ireland Managing Partner power and result in actual change.
for Sustainability. After graduating from the University
of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts Isabel was a student at Clarendon
“When you’ve worked in renewables in Media and Communications and from Prep to Year 12 and, during English
and can see the potential for a low Politics, Isabel Kimpton has worked classes, she fostered her passion for
cost, low carbon future, it becomes all across various roles in the not-for- writing and telling stories.
encompassing,” said Rob. “It was a profit, government and research
natural transition for me to move into sectors. These included a fellowship “When I finished school, I realised all
sustainability where I can help the UK with the Australian Conservation the different pathways I could take
economy to decarbonise and move to Foundation and work with an urban with my writing skills. From journalism
a more sustainable future.” sustainability research hub at the and science communication through
University of Melbourne on to copywriting, marketing and social
For Rob, his time at Clarendon environmental issues and social media, I love that I can use these skills
entrusted him with values such as change. Currently, she is a in my work to push for positive
respect, hard work, integrity and Communications Officer at environmental change.”
standing up for what’s right. Although Environment Victoria.
he hadn’t envisioned his career While at Clarendon, she found value
pathway while at school, the skills he “I am passionate about telling in the power of and being a part of a
learned at Clarendon have proven stories that inspire people or help community.
invaluable to his personal them connect with and understand
development. a complex issue,” said Isabel. “At “The power of community is
Environment Victoria, that means something that I took away from my
“I was always very proud to be talking to our supporters and time at Clarendon,” said Isabel. “We
a student at Clarendon,” said Rob. empowering them to get involved can influence big change when we
“I still see many of my Clarendon with environmental issues like climate come together to work towards a
friends who now stretch across the change, clean energy and the health shared goal.”
world. At times, it’s been decades of our rivers.”
between meetings, but the deep In her spare time, Isabel enjoys
friendship is always there.” In her role, Isabel is working to travelling and camping, which she
support local leaders in four key hopes to do more of following the last
Rob and his wife, Stacey, have two regions across Victoria, including two years of COVID-19 lockdowns.
teenage sons, Ned and Dom. Rob was Ballarat, to bring their communities
very excited for them to recently join together and take climate action. The For current students, Isabel provides
his ‘Last Man Stands’ cricket team, the following advice.
during which they all played for the
first time on the same team. “Find out what it is you’re passionate
about,” said Isabel. “Whether that’s
“Seeing people develop and reach stopping climate pollution, combatting
their potential is the most rewarding plastic waste, protecting nature or
part of my career,” said Rob. “I always whatever it is that lights a fire in your
ask myself if what I’m doing right now belly. Find the people who are already
is maximising the value I can add. It’s a working in that space and start having
mindset that constantly allows me to conversations and getting involved in
expand my ability to influence and, any way you can.”
when I’ve helped someone reach their
goal, I feel very proud.”

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Students perform under the stars

In March, students from The play, based on Joan Lindsay’s that would challenge students to
Years 10-12 were summer classic, follows the story of extend their dramatic range and it
thrilled to perform their four private school girls and a teacher certainly paid off.”
rendition of the classic who venture up Hanging Rock. All but
Australian mystery, one vanishes, never to be seen again. For Year 11 student, Claudia Lopez
Picnic at Hanging Rock. And so, the nightmare begins. In Tom O’Donnell (Mrs Appleyard), Picnic at
Presented under the Wright’s adaptation, eight actors Hanging Rock was her first theatre
stars in the Performing recount the enduring thriller. experience in three years.
Arts Courtyard, students
created an intimate With direction from Nicholas “Being able to finally perform after
atmosphere for audience McMahon, assistant direction from three years and get back on stage in
members to sit on picnic Susan Peters, costumes by Pauline front of a live audience was a blast,”
blankets and outdoor Postlethwaite, lighting by Aaron Rivett said Claudia. “Playing Mrs Appleyard
chairs with family and and props by Dennis Stevenson and Jim was an amazing opportunity as she is
friends. Muller, Clarendon’s Picnic at Hanging such a complex, dynamic character.
Rock was bound to be a heart-pumping, Working with Mr McMahon and
hair-raising and gripping performance. receiving feedback from other cast
members made me feel like I could
“It was a pleasure to collaborate with truly embody her character in my
such a generous and talented group of performance.”
senior students,” said Director, Nicholas
McMahon. “Having presented a Well done to all of the students, staff
number of comedic plays in recent and supporting community members
years, the decision was made to on a fantastic production of Picnic at
consider a darker or more serious play Hanging Rock, under the stars.

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Opposite page Picnic at Hanging Rock cast
This page, clockwise from top left Xavier Hoffman
and Claudia Lopez O’Donnell
Ruby Sanders
Charlotte Caligari and Xavier Hoffman
Mia Bainbridge, Ruby Sanders and Alicia Lee
Xavier Hoffman, Meg Geljon and Charlotte Caligari

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The Music Man comes to Clarendon

Term 2 saw the Senior Musical, The Music Man, come to life with outstanding
performances from students across Years 9-12. Over four shows, 52
performers and a live 18-piece orchestra took to the stage for their rendition
of Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy.

The Music Man Company

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Clarendon is grateful to Musical Director, Steven Belcher,
Harold Hill, played by Year 12 student, Charlie Goldsworthy, as Choreographer, Sarah Landy, Choral Director, Kyle Hackwill,
he cons the people of River City, Iowa. His plans to skip town Costume Designer, Pauline Postlethwaite, and the FoPA
with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, played by auxiliary for their commitment and support to bringing
Year 11 student, Georgina Kemp, who transforms him into a together this production.
respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
“Unlike many modern shows, audiences left The Music
“Golden Age Broadway musicals, such as The Music Man, Man singing the songs, not the sets,” said Mr McMahon.
have stood the test of time and continue to be revived and “We were delighted to have staged this sensational show
restaged,” said Director, Nicholas McMahon. “They are with such a dedicated and talented cast and crew.”
masterfully crafted shows that provide fabulous
opportunities for large, diverse casts and musical Congratulations to all involved in the 2022 Senior Musical,
instrumentalists.” The Music Man.

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Clockwise from top left Jez Baker-Radford, James Clarke,
James Nguyen and Jessan Salazar
Charlie Mulcahy, Penelope Lopez O’Donnell, Jez Baker-Radford,
Milly Green and James Nguyen
Claudia Lopez O’Donnell and Charlie Mulcahy
Chloe Zhang, Harriet Tennant, Meg Geljon, Archana Nair,
Poppy van Gerrevink and Milly Green
Charlie Goldsworthy and Georgina Kemp

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Achievements

01

02 03 04 05

Team Achievements in Puckapunyal, placing second in the the 2022 Australian Squash Junior Open
best seven to nine-year-old drivers in in March. She placed second in the Girls
BAS the state. U15 age group and remains number one
Senior Girls Cricket (Premiers) in Australia in the U13 age group.
Senior Boys Cricket 1sts and 2nds Asha Loyd (Year 6) represented
(Runners up) Clarendon at the Victorian Interschools Rose Ashman (Year 8), Lucy Fraser
Senior Boys Tennis 2nds (Runners up) Championships, held at the National (Year 8), Charles Chandler (Year 10),
Senior Girls B Tennis (Premiers) Equestrian Centre in Werribee. She Jacob Cheesman (Year 10), Zac Grainger
finished in the top 10 places of all of (Year 10), Molly Fraser (Year 10),
BAS Head of the Lake her classes. Joshua Johnston (Year 11),
Boys (Premiers) Ben Locke (Year 11), Daisy Sudholz
Girls (Head of the Lake) Bettina Ambrose (Year 7) won a gold (Year 11) and Madison Wright (Year 11)
medal for the 200m Girls 12YO freestyle participated in the Victorian State Track
BAS Swimming event at the 2022 Victorian Age LC and Field Championships in March.
Boys (Premiers) Championships. Rose (13th in 3000m U15), Lucy (4th
Girls (Runners up) in the Womens High Jump), Charles
Overall (Premiers) Ava Candy (Year 7), William Hinde (Year (8th in 3000m Mens U17), Jacob (22nd
9), Edward Meddings (Year 9), Cooper in 3000m Mens U17), Zac (4th in 400m
BPSSA Sutherland (Year 10) and Eloise Wills Mens U17), Molly (10th in Womens U15
District Athletics (Premiers) (Year 12) participated in the Swimming High Jump) and Ben (6th in Mens U18
Australia’s Age National Championships. Shot Put) also competed at the National
Primary Tennis Championship Edward and Eloise qualified for the Championships in Sydney.
Boys (Premiers) Open Commonwealth Games Trials for
Girls (Premiers) 50m breaststroke and 50m freestyle Emmy Fraser (Year 9) won the 95cm
respectively. equestrian Pearl Series at the Australian
Individual Achievements Jumping Championships.
Bosco Ju (Year 7) won gold medals for
Georgie Kennett (Year 2) won the the Boys 12YO 50m freestyle and 50m Sara Kennedy (Year 9) was selected for
Dash for Sash 100m Mixed Girls U6-8 butterfly events at the 2022 Victorian the Victoria Country U19 cricket squad.
race in February. Age LC Championships. She is the first female student to
participate in the boy’s senior cricket
Archie Bristow (Year 4) competed in Tina Ma (Year 7) won the Girls U13 side at Clarendon.
the Victorian Kart Championships Australian Junior Open Championship at

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01 Georgie Kennett

02 Bosco Ju and
Bettina Ambrose

03 Asha Lloyd

06 07 10 04 Tina Ma
08 09 05 Rose Ashman

06 Daisy Sudholz

07 Edward Meddings

08 Emmy Fraser

09 Marcus Wong

10 Cooper Brown

11 11 Chloe Shieh and
Zachary Shieh

Edward Meddings (Year 9) won a gold 2nd and the Royal South Street Courier in April. Chloe was the Concert Master
medal in the 100m breaststroke and a Classical Championship, placing 3rd. for this program and played a solo in
silver medal in the 50m breaststroke two of the pieces.
races at the Victorian Swimming Cooper Brown (Year 11) won the State
Championships in March. Edward is Hansa 303 Sailing Title at Paynesville Daisy Sudholz (Year 11) won the National
now the 100m 15YO Victorian champion in February. He also placed 3rd in the 1500m and 3000m Womens U17 titles
for breaststroke. He was also selected to National Hansa Championships in at the Athletics Australia Track and Field
be a member of the 2022 Victorian State Adelaide. Championships in Sydney. She was also
Team, in which only 2 people are chosen named in the Australian U18 team for
for each age group per stroke. At the Nisi Fauonuku (Year 11) was selected the Oceania Championships to be held
Australian Swimming Championships for the Junior Australian Rugby team. in June.
in April, Edward won a bronze medal in
the 100m Boys 15YO 100m breaststroke Katie Jackson (Year 11), Lucy Richardson Jock Quartermain (Year 11) made
and a silver medal in the 50m Boys 15YO (Year 11), Ruby Lovel (Year 12), Ellie his debut as the main referee at the
breaststroke, which qualifies him for the McClure (Year 12) and Baeley Tucker televised soccer U21 National Premier
Commonwealth Games/World (Year 12) won the Girls Head of the League in March. Jock was also
Championships trials for 50m Lake and Head of Schoolgirls titles. promoted to the Football Victoria
breaststroke. They were also victorious at the Talent Squad and the NPL U21 Panel.
Australian National Championships,
Marcus Wong (Year 9) won his first winning the U19 Womens Coxed Four Brook Ward (Year 11) was selected for
ever fencing competition, the U20 and Schoolgirls Coxed Four titles. Katie, the Victoria Girls U16 AFL Squad.
Sabre Men State Competition, in March. Lucy and Ellie were selected for the U19
Progressing to the second round, held Womens Eight crew within the 2022 Keela Moloney-Smith (Year 12) was
in April, he placed second. Underage Australian Rowing Team. selected to perform her contemporary
They will compete at the World solo at the Top Class Dance Exhibition,
Madi Sparkman (Year 10) placed 1st in Championship event in Varese, Italy, classifying her as one of the most
the Cecchetti Medal Test (Silver Medal in July. successful VCE and VET Dance soloists
Section) in February. She also recently across Victoria in 2021.
competed in the Ballet Teachers Zachary Shieh (Year 11), who plays the
Workshop, placing second, the Sydney cello and, Chloe Shieh (Year 12), who Jamie-Lee Speakman (Year 12) was
Eisteddfod Wenkhart Championship for plays the violin, performed at the selected for the Victorian Country Girls
15YO, placing 3rd, the Royal South Street Melbourne Recital Centre with the U19 AFL Squad.
Pirouette Modern Championship, placing Melbourne Youth Flagship Orchestra

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Auxiliaries

Ballarat Clarendon College is indebted to the dedicated auxiliary and parent
volunteers who strive to further improve student experiences.

Isabelle Liversage, Summer Steenhuis,
Charlee Seter, Kian Singh, Joshua Langley
and Jackson Koh

After two years of setbacks caused by the COVID-19 Devoted parents at the Junior School were busy assisting
pandemic, the Parents & Friends Auxiliary is looking with multiple events for students in Prep-Year 4. Volunteers
forward to continuing to support students at the Sturt were pleased to organise a Pancake Day, during which they
Street campus in 2022. During Terms 1 and 2, the auxiliary cooked and served pancakes to students. They also assisted
held its annual uniform and book sales, a welcome back with the organisation of the House Athletics Carnival and
and welcome to the school event in addition to year year level discos.
level catchups.
The 1920 Club was delighted to see parents and
Parents & Friends also launched Years 5-12 groups on supporters return to regattas this season as restrictions
Facebook, which all parents and carers are encouraged to eased. And what a busy, successful season it was. Volunteers
join. If you would like to get involved or learn more about were again involved in setting up marquees providing
the Parents & Friends auxiliary, please contact breakfasts and BBQs for rowers, coaches and families to
[email protected]. support the rowing program and provide a welcoming
atmosphere for all.

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Junior School Choir at Performing Amanda Moloney, Jane Draffin and Amanda Davies
Arts Picnic and Performance

James Draffin, Rod Stepnell and Bill Reid Julie Calleja and
Sara Wignall

Particularly special was the family BBQ and informal Community members were fortunate to attend several
presentation held on the school oval following the Head other performances, including the Senior Play,
of the Lake event. Members of the 1920 Club were also Picnic at Hanging Rock, Years 9-12 Musical, The Music Man,
significantly involved in the Rowing Dinner, held at the and Percussion and Winter Soirees, during which FoPA
end of the season, which acknowledged the achievements members volunteered their time at front of house or
of all Clarendon rowers and families. backstage.

Opportunities for the Friends of Performing Arts (FoPA) The auxiliary look forward to hosting the FoPA Ball on
Auxiliary were relished over the past few months. In April, Saturday 28 August and invite all Clarendon community
a Performing Arts Picnic and Performance was held. The members to save the date.
event saw over 200 students take to the stage to entertain
our community while members of FoPA ran a sausage sizzle Thank you to the auxiliary volunteers who continue
for those in attendance. to devote their time to the school and the Clarendon
community.

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Gifts to Clarendon

Thank you to the following people who Monsignor Michael Kalka Anne Nonneman (Foley) (1967)
have generously donated items to our CPLC Prefects Prize 1932 presented to CPLC hat bands and blazer pockets.
collection in recent times. Many of Kathleen Vernon (1933). 1966 CPLC Report & Prize List (speech
these items have been catalogued night) program.
to the Museums Victoria database, Kate Moloney 1964 CPLC Sports Day program signed
Victorian Collections, and can be viewed 1950 BC Senior Section tennis trophy by 1964 peer year group.
at www.victoriancollections.net.au awarded to Robert Walker (dec) (1952). 1968 CPLC Sports Day program.
Several book prizes.
In the following notes, the initials 1951 school report. Alison Thompson (Nicholls) (1971)
BC stand for Ballarat College, CPLC for 1952 cricket and tennis scrapbook. CPLC uniforms, sports tunics, runners,
Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College, CPLC hat band and blazer pocket sport uniform worn for Combined Girls
and BCC for our present school. belonging to Robert’s daughters Schools Athletics day, woollen blazer,
Julie (1978) and Christine (1976). summer straw hat and winter felt hat.
Peer years (the year the peer group CPLC school badges and hat band worn
would have completed Year 12) appear Sue Burville by Alison’s mother, Arley Jane Nicholls
in brackets after names. CPLC 1954 felt brown school hat, (Rodda) (dec) (1930).
woollen blazer with lapel pin and green Copies of 1930s CPLC Touchstone,
These notes were compiled woollen winter skirt belonging to ringaroos, programs, function
by archivist, Catriona Banks. Dorothy Jean Burville (Douglas) (dec) invitations.
(1954).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Kay Smith (1973)
readers are warned these pages Darrell Fraser (1958) CPLC uniform and hats.
may contain names and images Photographs of 1972 BC Council
of deceased persons. and 1984 BCC Council. Wendy Byrne (Cunningham) (1969)
1776 photo album/scrapbook of BCC
Meg Forsyth Alison Trevenen (Spittle) (1966) rowing photographs and newspaper
BC Book Prize awarded to William 1830-1970 Touchstone annuals. clippings.
Lawrence Bruce Forsyth (dec) (1921) Minervan, ringaroos and Claritudos 1971 Pennant for Winner Queen’s
for History, Christmas 1919, dating from 1930s through to the Silver Jubilee Regatta VRA Melbourne
Deeds That Won The Empire. 2000s. won by Mark Cunningham (1976) (dec).
1930-1970 newspaper clippings, annual 1975-1977 rowing regatta programs.
Bob Vinecombe reports, speech night programs, prize
1922 BC Cup awarded to lists and other ephemeral items.
Albert Vinecombe (dec) (1922). Photographs of BC Pennent.

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01 03

04 05

01 CPLC sports uniform worn for Combined Girls School Athletics in 1971
02 CPLC Sports Day program signed by the class of 1964
03 Print of 1928 etching of CPLC commissioned to Ballarat artist Donald Refshauge
04 CPLC Prefects Prize awarded to Kathleen Vernon in 1932 by Principal, Lucy Shaw
02 05 BC Cup awarded to Alfred Vinecombe in 1922

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Old Collegians News

To ensure information is published Deaths Angela Mary McLaren Archer
please notify the school of any death,
engagement, marriage or birth, and Where the information is known, Angela Mary McLaren Archer (John)
receipt of a personal-information notification of the death of an (1959) on 7 September 2021; wife of
update, tribute or photograph is always Old Collegian will include the name Ian Archer; mother of Alexander and
welcome. The following tributes have of the spouse, the names of all Christopher.
been provided by family members and children, but only the names of Cecilie Florence Gunn (Coulson) (1962)
include death notices received prior to grandchildren if current or past on 14 January 2022; wife of Barry (dec);
11 May 2022. students. mother of Simon (1985), Ritchie (1988)
and Rachel (1989).
In the following notes, the initials Heather Joan Sandford (Campbell)
BC stand for Ballarat College, CPLC for (1941) on 17 November 2021; wife of James Finster
Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College, Thomas ‘Sandy’ (dec); mother of Jane,
and BCC for our present school. Jennifer and Catherine; sister of James Raymond Finster (1972) on
Grace Buchanan (1942) (dec) and 14 October 2021; husband of Adriana;
Peer years (the year the peer group Margaret Humphreys (1948) (dec). mother of Jacinta, Chloe and Amy.
would have completed Year 12) appear James boarded at BC in 1972 and
in brackets after names. Pauline Ferrier Searle (Mayo) (1945) on was a member of the First XVIII
5 January 2022; wife of George Rippon football team.
These notes were compiled John Searle (1942) (dec); mother of Ron
by Archivist, Catriona Banks. and Anne Collins; sister of Stuart
Graeme Mayo (1953).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
readers are warned these pages may Joan Alexandrina Guymer (Moore)
contain names and images of deceased (OAM) (1948) on 15 August 2021;
persons. wife of George (dec); mother of John
and Robyn.

Robert Ian Walker (1952) on 12 February
2021; husband of Lorraine (dec); father
of Julie (1978), Christine (1976) and
Kate; brother of Don (1948) and Ivan.

Joan Lorraine Howard (Herbert) (1953)
on 13 August 2021; wife of Keith;
mother of Elizabeth, David, Heather,
Karen and Trevor.

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Jason Athol Graeme Whitford (1984) their son after him. This is part of how Engagements
on 4 March 2022; son of Graeme and Korrey insightfully reflected on his Angus McLachlan (2003) to Stephanie
Wendy (Coatsworth) (1959); brother involvement in the PNG trip. Remington
of Samara (1988) and Christian (1991). I think the trip helped me realise how Darren Hart (2007) to Joyce Santiago
lucky we are to live in Australia, and not Holly-Jayne Titheridge (2010)
Andrew Symonds (1993) on 14 May only that, but how lucky we are to be to Shaun Lyle
2022; son of Ken Symonds (dec) and able to go to such a good school where Marriages
Barbara; husband of Laura; father of there are opportunities for us. While the Jenna Cooper (Andrews) (2007)
Chloe and Billy. Andrew attended BCC teens of PNG aren’t as fortunate, they to Sam Cooper
between 1980 and 1983. still have aspirations to be lawyers or Matilda Hallam (Douglas) to
doctors, which made me realise that Tom Hallam
Korrey Smith and his host mother you must always strive for your dream.
Their generosity was also something that Tom and Zoe Nash
Korrey John Smith (2014) on 18 April sprung out at me. It is a quality that the
2022; son of Aileen and Ian; brother people there have that is so much Tom Nash (2010) to Zoe Nash
of Amy, Holly and Danny (dec). stronger than it is here in Australia. Births
Although they can’t give much
Korrey left a lasting impression materialistically, they give through love, William and Charles Ryan
following his time at Ballarat kindness and giving without expecting
Clarendon College. He was a gently- anything in return. Belinda Ryan (Jones) (2001) and
spoken, respectful and genuine young Korrey will certainly be missed. Michael Ryan – a son, Charles Henry
man who remains fondly remembered. Ryan (Charlie)
His attendance at his 5 year reunion The school notes the passing
was also special for his peers and staff, of former staff:
who had the opportunity to reconnect Antony Ronald Ralton Winder on
with him. Korrey’s strength on the 3 March 2022; husband of Helen;
football field was phenomenal. His father of James (1985) and Mark (1987).
contributions to the First XVIII team
ensured that he was awarded Full Jenny Poppe and Lisa Panozzo
Colours for football. We also remember
his involvement with volleyball, Lisa Panozzo on 26 December 2021;
croquet, lawn bowls and House wife of Paul; mother of Brydon (2012)
Performing Arts – he was in everything and Laura (2014).
and wanted to give everything his best Lisa worked at BCC from 2002 to 2014
shot. His contribution to Kennedy and was the Head of the Health Centre.
House and, particularly, the Boys
Boarding House were especially
significant. Korrey’s experiences on the
Papua New Guinea trip were in many
ways life-changing – certainly for his
host family who loved him from the
moment they met him and named

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What are they doing now?

Tom, Alex, Oliver and Jack Coutts Clarendon Ladies lunching Nola Faure (Dalton), Judy Bull (Forbes), Kristine
Vandertop (Titheridge) and Alison Sinclair (Coburn)
Alexander Coutts (2003) and Lisa Alison Parrot (Fraser) (1951),
Coutts – a son, Oliver Stewart Coutts Elizabeth Bailey (McGregor) (1953), Margaret Cooper (Fagg) (1964),
Kaye Crawford (Johnson) (1953), Nola Faure (Dalton) (1964), Joan Gibbs
Sam, Billie and Jenna Cooper Heather McCallum (1953), Joan Nulty (Hucker) (1964), Trish Harvey (Ball)
(Plush) (1953), Adela Bartrop (Evans) (1964), Jean McPhee (Quarrell) (1964),
Jenna Cooper (Andrews) (2007) (1954), Wendy Hainsworth (McGregor) Lois Soper (Diprose) (1964) and
and Sam Cooper – a daughter, (1954), Margaret Dunn (Creelman) Dorothy Stannard (Crouch) (1964)
Billie Rose Cooper (1955) and Lois Titheridge (Turner) continue to stay in touch as the class
(1955) reunited for lunch in 2021. of 1964. All past boarders, they meet
every year, usually for lunch, sometimes
in Ballarat, Melbourne or Ballan.
Any school friends are most welcome
to join them. If you would like to
make contact, please email
[email protected].

Neve, Brianna, Harriet, Charles and Louis Edmonston Helen Besemeres Nola Faure (Dalton), Judy Bull (Forbes), Kristine
Vandertop (Titheridge) and Alison Sinclair (Coburn)
Brianna Edmonston (Nevill) (2009) Helen Besemeres (1954) completed a
and Charles Edmonston (2004) – a Doctor of Philosophy degree at Monash Nola Faure (Dalton) (1964), Judy Bull
daughter, Harriet Rose Edmonston University and recently published a (Forbes) (1965), Alison Sinclair (Coburn)
Claire Hart (2009) and Damian Wicks thesis on the experience of life coming (1973) and Kristine Vandertop
– a daughter, Evelyn Rose Hart Wicks to an end. Having retired from her work (Titheridge) (1979) represented Ballarat
Jessica Stepnell (2012) and as a psychoanalyst, Helen is currently Clarendon College in the Women’s
Coleman Schache (2011) – a son, a writer, planning her second book. Interschool Golf Challenge Cup in
Hugh Coleman Schache March. The team of four successfully
defended their 2021 title at
Henry Michael Hugh Bragagnolo Commonwealth Golf Club ahead
of 30 school teams.
Tessa Armstrong (2013) and Joel
Bragagnolo – a son, Henry Michael
Hugh Bragagnolo

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Matthew Cheung and his team after winning and Helen Conn (Campbell) (1968) has Amy Maiden
setting record in the Brisbane to Hamilton Island Race retired to Ballarat after living in Sydney.
in 2019 She is married to Barry Conn and they Amy Maiden (1997) is a Managing
have four grown-up children who live Partner of the entertainment and
Matthew Cheung (1967) commenced in Melbourne and Sydney. Helen has leisure consultancy, Anthem. Previously
at Ballarat College from Hong Kong in lived in Papua New Guinea, Adelaide, named AKA, Amy worked for the
1964 and was a boarder in Henderson Melbourne and London. While in company in London, New York and
House. He moved to Queensland in Sydney, she was a nurse at St George Sydney. Her cliental include Harry
1982 and developed a sub-tropical fruit Private Hospital. In 2021, during the Potter, Disney, Live Nation, Museums
orchard. In 2003, Matthew sold his COVID-19 pandemic, she wrote and Victoria, The Australian Ballet,
business and is now based in Brisbane illustrated her first children’s book, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
where he is a keen sailor. With his Bunky Gets Caught, published by Xlibris. and Arts Centre Melbourne.
teammates, Matthew won the 2010 US
Great Lakes series, the 2012 San Diego Alison Thompson Luke Harris
to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico and Trans
Pacific Race from LA to Tahiti. They have Alison Thompson (Nicholls) (1970) and Luke Harris (2000) established his own
since competed and won several other her husband, Colin, recently moved to financial services business, Decipher
major events and, in 2019, set a new Mackay to be near their daughter, Financial Services, located in South
record in the Brisbane to Gladstone Michelle, and her family. Their son, Melbourne, of which he is Co-Founder
Multihull race. Matthew would love to Jackson, lives in Perth with his family. and Director.
hear from his peers and is contactable Following her time as a student at Nicki Plucinski (2003) coached the
via [email protected]. Clarendon, Alison worked at the Clarendon Open Girls 1 Division rowing
Ballarat Base Hospital and completed squad to victory at Head of the Lake,
Anne Nonneman nursing and midwifery training. She Head of Schoolgirls and the Australian
competed in the World Masters Rowing Championships.
Anne Nonneman (Foley) (1967) is living Athletics Championships in Brisbane
in Eltham near her family. She tought in 2001 and Perth in 2016 and intends
Humanities and French at various to join the Mackay Athletics Club to
secondary schools in Victoria and was continue her passion for race walking.
a teacher-librarian at Cobram Anglican
Grammar School for 12 years before Shane Smith (1991) has worked for
retiring recently. American Company, Liberty Global,
since 1998 as the Senior Manager
Infrastructure, Pan European – firstly,
in Australia and now in Amsterdam,
where he has lived for eight years.
He married his wife, Olga, in 2006.

Euan Lindsay (1994) is the Professor
of Problem Based Learning and
Digitalisation in Engineering Education
at Aalborg University in Denmark.

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Simon McWilliam (2015) created a Ally O’Connor (2017) and Poppy
short film that was screened as a part Douglass (2020) were selected for the
of Made in Victoria Session #1 at the 2022 Vixens Academy netball squad.
St Kilda Film Festival. Seeds follows the
story of Nelson, who receives a mixed
response from his friends and family
when he tells them he wants to plant
his feet and grow into nature.

Troy Emery and Daniel Poole. Photo credit Tim Carrafa Anna Douglas Olivia Putland

Daniel Poole (2007), a furniture Anna Douglas (2016) completed Olivia Putland (2019) is in her third
designer, collaborated with sculptural a Bachelor of Law (Honours)/Bachelor year of studying Medicine at Monash
artist, Troy Emery, to develop a limited of Arts degree at Monash University. University where she is engaged in
piece for the premier SELECT Exhibition Anna is now an Infrastructure hospital-based placement at the
as part of Melbourne Design Week. The Advisory Consultant in Strategy Monash Medical Centre.
artwork was displayed at the National and Transactions at EY in Melbourne.
Gallery of Victoria in March. Caitlyn Nicholson (2020) competed
in the 70m Final at the Stawell Gift.
Kat Werry (2011) was named Ballarat’s
Sportswoman of the Year for the third
time. Kat also received the Hollioake
Medallion award in recognition of her
excellence in team sport at the Ballarat
Sportsmens Club awards.

Jordan and Lily Gibson Rory Elliott Stephanie Gingell

Jordan Gibson (2013) is studying Rory Elliott (2016) completed a Stephanie Gingell (2021) received the
a Masters in Management and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Japanese ‘Next Gen 2022’ Peoples Choice Award
Leadership (Policing and Securities) at and a Bachelor of Science, majoring in for her Huni and Bea earring collection.
Charles Sturt University. He is currently Physics at Swinburne University of
working as a Detective Investigator in Technology. He was the highest Emily Selkirk
the Ballarat Divisional Response Unit achieving graduate in his course for
with the Ballarat Police. 2021 and was recognised as a Emily Selkirk (2021) was selected to
Swinburne Emerging Leader. Rory has showcase her artwork at the Top
Lily Gibson (Harvey) (2013) completed enrolled to complete his Honours in Designs Exhibition.
a Masters of Accounting at Federation 2022 and will continue his Grand
University and is currently working as Challenges research project to further
an accountant at MOR Accounting, refine and enhance our understanding
Ballarat. of collisional ring galaxy R5519.

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2022
reunions

20 year reunion 50 year reunion
(peer years 2001 and 2002) (peer years 1970, 1971 and 1972)
Saturday 8 October Saturday 15 October
for Ballarat College and Clarendon
30 year reunion Presbyterian Ladies College alumni
(peer years 1991 and 1992)
Saturday 8 October *Please note reunion dates
are subject to change.
40 year reunion
(peer year 1982)
Saturday 8 October

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Reunions

2 year catch-up, Saturday 5 February

01 02

03 04

01 2020 cohort 05 06
02 Charlie Murray and Rosie Hogan
03 Zoe Cowan, Archie Harrison, Poppy Douglass 05 Brendan Tian, Sam Ogden, Samual Duthie,
and Max Callahan Lachlan Garner and Angus Oldaker
04 Takumi Trevena, Archie Harrison 06 Zali Palmer, Karissa Kelly and Gabriella Fitzpatrick
and Thomas Harrison

For further details on upcoming reunions and photos from the recent 39
reunions please visit www.clarendon.vic.edu.au/community/alumni
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5-year reunion, Saturday 19 February 02
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01 04

03

01 2017 peer group 05 06

02 Clare Richardson, Annabel Le, Brianna Magill 03 Jack Kinnersly, Bryony Donald, Emma Cornwill 05 Ruby Fisher, Georgia Morgan, Molly Ganley,
and Imogen Bedggood and Matt Jenkins Prudence McKindlay and Lucy Woodhouse
04 Oliver Cox, Jason Luong, Will Hilder 06 Will Taylor, Xavier Fitzgerald, Fergus Ewan and
and Christian Corrado Conor McKenna

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Upcoming 20 year reunion 30 year reunion
reunions (peer years 2001 and 2002) (peer years 1991 and 1992)
Saturday 8 October Saturday 8 October

10-year reunion, Saturday 19 February

01 02

03 04

01 2012 peer group 05 06
02 Corrine Driscoll, Amy Hirth and Eleanor Walters
03 David Parker, Ellen Leishman, Will Kimpton, 05 Michael Darveniza, Edward Fang and Julian Dean
Tilly Graovac, Lotti Dyer and Ryan Taylor 06 Molly McCormick, Emma Draffin, Jenna Knowles
04 Jesse Murphy, Ryley Norris, Jesse Baird, and Naomi Hughes
Jack Trewaris and Michael Darveniza

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40 year reunion 50 year reunion *Please note reunion dates
(peer year 1982) (peer years 1970, 1971 and 1972) are subject to change.
Saturday 8 October Saturday 15 October

15-year reunion, Saturday 19 February

01 02

03 04

05 06

01 2007 peer group 03 Emma Delahunty, Tess Walch and Tamara Howden 05 Lauren Saunder (James), Callum Waugh
(O’Connor) and Samuel Owen
02 Callum Waugh, Daniel Hall, Mairead Dwyer
and Lauren Saunder (James) 04 Jack Ronaldson, Tim Mitchell and Sandy Stewart 06 Sarah Baird, Sandy Stewart, Chloe Wallace
(Bambridge) and Peter Lynch

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Do we have your current contact details?

If you wish to update your details, please contact [email protected]

30-year catch-up, Saturday 5 February

01 02

03 04

05 06

01 1992 cohort 03 Kate Fowler (McMillan) and Heidi Weller 05 Stuart Norman, Stew MacPherson and Nick Waddell
02 Karen Stiff, Stuart Benjamin and Alysia Bazzani 04 Kellie Papworth, Jenni Toogood and Alysia Bazzani 06 Vicki Nash (Coffey) and Philippa O’Sullivan (Brown)

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Ballarat College reunion, Saturday 19 March

01 02
03 04

05 06

01 Henry Berry and Stuart Hart 03 Kenneth Toose, Allan and Gail Holmes 05 Peter Plavina and Peter Netherway
02 Ken Galloway and John Williamson and David Llewllyn 06 Peter, Tom and Ed Roberts
04 Lachlan Campbell and Henry Berry

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Clarendon Ladies reunion, Saturday 12 February

01 02
03 04

05 06

01 Adela Bartrop (Evans), Margaret Chester (McKinnon) 03 Helen Besemeres, Elizabeth Bailey (Gregory), 05 Jill Morgan, Jenni Horner and Jenny Rizzo (Home)
and Helen Eyres (Gear) Lois Titheridge (Turner) and Joan Nulty (Plush) 06 Kay Smith, Jan Kerr and John Humann

02 Barbara Kinnersly (Paige) and Joan Leeder (Swan) 04 Jenny Rizzo (Home), Lynne Oliver and
Heather King (Thompson)

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2002 BAS senior boys football team reunion, Wednesday 1 June

01 02
03 04

01 2002 BAS senior boys football premiers 05 06

02 Angus Brown, John Thewlis 03 Jarrad Nuttall and Daniel Matthews 05 Luke Brennan and Peter Murnane
and Andrew Brown 04 Jen Aylan-Parker, Michael Foster, 06 Matt Lynch, Tim Cogger, Locky Woodward
Stuart Davidson and Jarrad Hill and James Couzens

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missed your
reunion
invitation?

If you haven’t received your invitation,
please send your current postal and email
address to [email protected]

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