CEO | Principal's Report
CEO | Principal's Report
Haileybury Pipes & Drums are crowned World Champions in Scotland, hard work and effort bring sporting success, and our Performing Arts calendar has been very busy.
CEO | Principal's Report
In a remarkable achievement, Haileybury Pipes & Drums were crowned World Champions in the 3B class in Glasgow, Scotland.
The band is superbly led by Old Haileyburian (OH) and Director of Haileybury Pipes & Drums, Lincoln Hilton. Lincoln has worked hard with the students for several years, with a world championship in mind.
On Saturday, over 8,000 pipers from around the world gathered in Glasgow for the World Championships. In the Grade 3B class, Haileybury competed against 13 other bands from Scotland, Belgium, Canada and France.
We look forward to celebrating this wonderful achievement with the students and staff on their return. The band is made up of girls and boys from all Melbourne campuses and across all secondary year levels. In total, nearly 150 students across the School learn with the wonderful Haileybury Pipes & Drums staff.
The Pipes & Drums trip is part of Haileybury’s extensive co-curricular program.
In the past three weeks Haileybury singers have collaborated with the Haileybury UK choir who were touring Australia, and our jazz students put on two wonderful jazz nights. We also enjoyed Oliver! Jnr by Haileybury City Middle School, The Wizard of Oz by Edrington Middle School and Beware … For I am Fearless by Senior School students. High School Musical is still to come from Newlands and Moana will be performed by Castlefield Middle School students.
In addition, we have had a very successful winter sport season. I was delighted with the participation and commitment across the year levels, and we saw wonderful effort by the Haileybury boys basketball team and the Haileybury boys AFL team to take out very strongly contested premierships. The basketball premiership was shared with an equally deserving Wesley team.
Girls sports had an excellent season with all Haileybury teams finishing in the top five in the 11-team competition with the netball, hockey and cross-country teams all finishing third. Haileybury students also shone at the Dance and Aerobics Nationals with Haileybury students taking out 12 national titles across dance and aerobics — an outstanding effort.
One of the great benefits of Haileybury’s multi-campus co-curricular program is the great friendships that students make with students from all different campuses.
A big thank you to the staff who have put in so much effort to support the students in following their passions.
Derek Scott
CEO | Principal
How do the words you use affect your children?
How many times have words come out of your mouth – perhaps because you were tired, stressed, frustrated or busy – and you said something to your child that you instantly regretted? Or perhaps we sometimes say things without even realising the potential impact they have on younger hearts and minds.
There’s no doubt that words can have more power than we realise and we don’t always fully consider how a child will interpret what we say and how their understanding of what has been said can encourage or dishearten.
“I’m sure all parents have heard words come out of their child’s mouth and then realised their child got that expression from them. Our children learn their first words and the many words that follow from us,” says Diane Furusho, Haileybury’s Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing.
“Children are listening and learning from us so, if we say something we regret in front of our children, we need to explain that we made a mistake and the words that we used weren’t kind. This allows children to learn to own their words and express regret when they also say the wrong thing.”DIANE FURUSHO, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL STUDENT WELLBEING HAILEYBURY
So how can you use your words wisely?
- Explain what your words really mean. “Initially, young children don’t understand what might have happened if you suddenly yell at them to stop them running on to the road, or if you tell them what they need to do better. They just hear words that tell them Mum or Dad is angry or upset with them,” says Paul Dooley, Head of Junior School at Haileybury’s Keysborough campus. “So, when the situation is calmer, explain the context and what your words really meant.”
- Provide positive encouragement... “When your child is learning to write their name, they might reverse a letter,” says Lisa Christopher, Director of Early Learning Services. “You can then say ‘you’ve done this and this letter right – that’s great, and you’re still learning this letter. That’s great. Let’s practice that’. Those words tell your child they are learning and that you are there to help.” You can use this kind of positive encouragement in any area of life where your child has mastered some skills and has some areas that still need improvement. However, explain why you are praising or encouraging them, for example you played great at netball today. I can see all that training is making a difference.
- …But be aware of over-praising. When it comes to handing out praise, it’s true that you can have too much of a good thing. If you constantly tell your child they are the best and then they find themselves in a class of children where they are not the best at certain things, that can shake their confidence. “If a child has always been told they are good at everything and then they come across someone who is better than them, or if they eventually fail at something, they may choose not to participate in something or create reasons not to attempt the activity again for fear of failing,” says Paul. “Failure builds resilience and character so when you do praise your child, make sure it’s realistic, and also praise the attempts, not just the outcomes.”
- Look through the lens of your child before you speak. If you are going to speak to your child about something they have or haven’t done, remember to look at things through their perspective before you open a conversation. “We look at a situation through the lens of an adult but often, a child is just in the moment and thinking about then and there,” says Paul. “If your child is tired and you are arguing over getting homework done, don’t push it and end up saying something you regret later. You will be at loggerheads and you will get a more positive result the next day. Think about where your child is at right at that time.”
- Think about gender-based language. Daddy’s little princess…Mummy’s little man… Diane suggests avoiding gender-based stereotypes as much as possible. “Do you really want your daughter to be a princess? Young girls are impressionable and their understanding of a princess comes from stories where the princess is always rescued by a man,” says Diane. “Words like ‘princess’ conjure up the need to look pretty and we want girls to be strong and confident and not value themselves based on how they look.” Similarly, using language that suggests boys must be masculine, strong and tough may mean they feel uncomfortable showing their emotions.
- Discuss words that don’t fit your family’s values. If you hear your child using words that are unkind or negative, explain why you don’t want them to use those words. So if your child refers to someone as ‘fat’, instead say that it’s more valuable to focus on the inside rather than on someone’s looks. If they call someone an ‘idiot’ or ‘stupid’ instead explain that everyone still has things to learn and everyone makes mistakes – that’s not ‘stupid’. It's just life. “For younger children, ask them why they’ve used a specific word. They may not really know what it means so when they do use an unsuitable word, it’s an opportunity to talk about why another word might be better,” says Diane.
Upcoming webinar
We are excited to invite you to another one of Haileybury's successful wellbeing webinars!
On August 22, we will explore how the words we use affect our children, hosted by Diane Furusho Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing. Joining Diane for an informative conversation will be Lisa Christopher and Paul Dooley, two experienced Haileybury leaders.
Join us as we embark on a journey of profound insights, shedding light on the unforeseen impact our words can have on young and impressionable hearts and minds.
Arts
Performing Arts
Come and see our High School Musical
Newlands Middle School has been hard at work for the past two terms, rehearing for the upcoming production of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. This epic rock concert-style performance will take place in Aikman Hall on Wednesday, 30 and Thursday, 31 August.
Please come along to see this smash hit musical brought to life! You can purchase tickets here or via the QR code below.
Nick Waxman
Head of Drama and Theatre Studies
Music
Haileybury in Concert set to shine
This Thursday night, Haileybury’s fourth showcase event, Haileybury in Concert, will be held in the prestigious Elisabeth Murdoch Hall at Melbourne Recital Centre in Southbank. With its spectacular interior design and world class orchestral acoustic, the centre is one of the country’s premier concert venues and is a truly inspiring venue for live music.
The Haileybury in Concert program features performances by ten Senior School large ensembles and is the culmination of months of dedicated ensemble rehearsal and individual practice. It is a huge collective effort by 250-plus students, more than 30 music staff, administration support and parents. I am inspired and humbled by the level of commitment, expertise, artistry and goodwill shown by everyone involved in the concert’s preparation.
The program includes classical, jazz and contemporary repertoire and two special combined items — Stage Band with solo vocalist and String Orchestra, and a grand finale combining Symphony Orchestra with Haileybury Singers. This will see more than 100 students on stage together.
Haileybury in Concert starts at 7.00 pm and will conclude at 9.15 pm, including a 20-minute interval. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Melbourne Recital Centre here.
I hope as many families as possible will enjoy an extremely high standard of music within a glorious venue.
Rod Marshall
Director of Performing Arts & Head of Haileybury Music
Visual Arts
Norma Bull Scholarship Award Exhibition
Congratulations to Tarika Wimalasuirya (Year 11) on the exciting news that her self-portrait, Cross-roads has been accepted into the Norma Bull Scholarship Exhibition at the Victorian Artists Society (VAS). Tarika could win $5,000 towards further developing her painting skills.
We are incredibly proud of Tarika who created this portrait specially for the award while also completing her Units 3 and 4 Art Making and Exhibiting studies.
The Norma Bull Scholarship Award is a biennial award that encourages students of all ages to advance in the naturalistic style of portraiture. We thank VAS for their ongoing support of our Haileybury Visual Arts students and their partnership with our programs.
Please enjoy reading about Tarika’s ideas and the process involved in creating her painting in her own words:
“Recently my oil painting, Cross-roads, was accepted to be considered for the Norma Bull Scholarship hosted by the Victorian Artists Society. The scholarship is open to all students in an arts course or in classes that practice naturalism. I submitted my self-portrait due to my love of oil painting and because I wished to gain some insight into the broader artistic community within Victoria.
“The painting is 1220 x 915 x 40 mm and was developed at home with final touches applied in the onsite VAS studio.
“I initially wanted to paint my cousin, however, she was unavailable during this time, so I did a self-portrait. It is a reflection on the influence that Sri Lankan and Australian cultures have had on my life as I grow and make challenging decisions.
“This is implied by the contrast of a saree shawl against a more modern outfit. The saree has small figures drawn in teal and green, some of which are Sri Lankan devil masks. These types of masks scared me when I was a child, and they reference how children of first-generation immigrants tend to fear or distance themselves from their heritage. The subject clutches the saree, signifying how she accepts that she does not belong to solely one culture. I also chose mostly cool colours to create a sense of tranquillity and peace that highlight the stability the subject currently feels.”
More info here.
Well done to our 2023 House art winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Senior House Art Competition. Student representatives from all houses showed enthusiasm and creativity as they produced artworks focused on sustainability using predominantly recycled materials.
The selection process was challenging due to the exceptional quality of the entries. Ultimately, the winners distinguished themselves through their creative approach, their use of recycled materials and the strong conceptual foundation of their artworks. Their thoughtful artist statements added depth and context and highlighted their informed engagement with contemporary global issues.
We commend all participants for their contributions.
Girls House Winners, Cuddihy: Jelly Schelly recycled plastic
‘Exploring through art, environmentalism and the haunting, insidious degradation of our planet, we have incorporated the detrimental yet widely used plastic in a sculptural, decorative artwork titled Jelly Schelly. The issue we recognise in choosing to use plastics primarily is its unsustainable impact on the environment and its long, deadly decomposition time.
‘In particular, as a campus located by the ocean, we wanted to address the impact of our daily plastic usage on the ocean ecosystem, and to also express our personal desire to maintain our precious beaches.
‘This chandelier represents the collective light that brings life to earth while also maintaining a recognisable image of human design to convey the idea of re-usage. The incorporation of the jellyfish ties back to the ocean ecosystem and the killing of sea life that mistake the airy composition of plastic for jellyfish.
‘The jellyfish were made from an assortment of recycled plastics, including various hard plastic from bottles sourced from around the School as well as all kinds of soft plastic bound together with nylon to create the illusion of their buoyant floating appearance in the oceans.’
Antara Afra (Year 11) and Kelly Shang (Year 11)
Boys House Winners, Bradshaw: Naïve to the world, oil and rubbish collage
‘This artwork visualises the corruption that urbanisation has on the natural environment. A few naïve sheep graze on a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, engulfed by rubbish — recyclable and non-recyclable. The lush green scene of serenity depicts the hills with sheep grazing on the land under the astral-like sky that is filled with stars and nebulae representing the gift of life.
‘The frame of rubbish shows how the beautiful vision of the world can only be perceived by setting aside the by-products of nature, almost like glancing through a detritus window. The dull hues of the waste and the bright, innocent colours of the painting create a contrast and a conflict between tones that augments the intoxication of the environment.
‘The entrapment of fauna and flora illustrates the lethal impact that waste has on life, as the few sheep standing in the field are dissipating into the breeze, showing the repercussion of human actions — extinction. The disappearance of the sheep represents a loss of innocence as lambs are symbolic of young children and the next generation. The evaporation of the sheep is a direct effect from corruption of the natural world by our hands.’
Kendrick Goy (Year 12), Rishi Sethi (Year 12), Alan Hoang (Year 10) and Alfred Luc (Year 10)
Celebrating Our Community Through Art Exhibition
Final arrangements are under way to safely transport the delicate cargo of student artworks to the Belle Property exhibition that will showcase local young artists on Wednesday, 30 and Thursday, 31 August. The works will be shown at Belle Property’s Berwick office at 2/16 Langmore Lane.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and gives them exhibiting experience, a chance to network with other young artists and industry professionals, and to expose their work to a broad public audience. The 14 exhibiting Haileybury students will meet renowned artist Kerry Armstrong during the exclusive opening night, and a range of incredible prizes will help students further their art studies.
Rachelle Rae
Head of Visual Arts Senior School
Pipes & Drums
Haileybury Pipes and Drums travel to Scotland
Over the past few months, our talented Haileybury Pipes and Drums have been hard at work, fine-tuning their skills and rehearsing tirelessly to ensure that they are ready to showcase the best of our traditions and music on the global stage at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland.
Our instructors Lincoln Hilton, Daniel Staley, Tom Perry and Angus Evans have been pushing the band to new heights ensuring that every member of the band is in sync and ready to create an unforgettable performance. After a grueling 24-hour journey, the band arrived in Scotland, ready to showcase their remarkable talent on the global stage.
The weekend prior to the Worlds, they took part in the North Berwick Highland Gathering, to compete in Grade 3A. Against all odds, they secured a remarkable 2nd place overall, leaving a buzz about Haileybury through Scotland.
The momentum continued to build as the band's journey unfolded. The following day, the band competed in the Perth Highland Gathering, this time taking on even higher competition in Grade 2. The result was nothing short of incredible – they clinched 3rd place, marking a monumental and historic achievement for Haileybury Pipes and Drums.
Yet, their journey was far from over. As they explored Scotland, the band members had the privilege of visiting iconic landmarks such as the Wallace Monument, steeped in history and culture.
The excitement reached a crescendo when they witnessed the renowned Edinburgh Tattoo performance, a visual and auditory feast that left them inspired.
Congratulations and well done to everyone!
Lincoln Hilton
Director, Pipes & Drums
Castlefield
Campus News
STEM Week makes an impression
From Rubik’s cube contests to liquid nitrogen ice cream, National Science Week was celebrated across Haileybury last week with a range of activities that all focused on STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Students were observers, creators and solvers of challenges and experiments that included edible water bottles, chess competitions, Rubik’s Cube contests, experiments with exploding glass and liquid nitrogen ice cream, and they explored invisibility shield ‘magic’ and eSport trials.
Get in character for Book Week
Excitement is building for our annual Junior School Book Week Parade on Friday, 25 August. We will see you there at 2.45 pm in East Quad and can’t wait to see the characters from our favourite books. Across the course of the week, each year level will visit the library where the brilliant staff, coordinated by Lizzy McBride, have organised for a variety of authors to present to the students.
Traffic and parking reminder
South Road is the preferred pick up and drop off location for students in Junior and Middle School, with the roundabout being an efficient way to collect your child. Staff are on duty before and after school to help children remain safe within our school gates.
For Senior School students, South Road is the only drop off and pick up area for parents who drive their child to school. We encourage our older students to walk, ride or take public transport as an alternative to being driven to school.
Early Learning Centre
Caring for Mother Earth
The ELC recently participated in a waste-free snack and lunch box challenge. The children spent a week collecting the rubbish typically produced during lunch and snack time and they were amazed at the amount of waste, mostly yoghurt pouches, soft plastic packets and lunch order packaging. We then set out to reduce the amount of waste brought to the ELC each day.
The families and children have done an amazing job in reducing rubbish. The children have been so proud about their ‘nude food’ morning tea and lunch. Let’s keep up the great work and continue to reduce and reuse!
The children are continuing to demonstrate their enthusiasm and knowledge about how to take care of Mother Earth:
- I love Mother Earth’s beautiful plants
- Take care of the trees
- Water the plants so Mother Earth can be happy
- Don’t put rubbish on Mother Earth because she will feel sad
- Mother Earth is not happy when there is rubbish on the floor
- Put the rubbish in the bin
- Pick up the rubbish so no animals get caught
- Mother Earth gets cranky when you leave stuff on it
- Turn off the lights so it doesn’t run out of battery
- Maybe stop wasting stuff
- We need to look after Mother Earth and take care of her, and she looks after us
- Children can take care of Mother Earth.
Junior School
Transition begins
The beauty of Haileybury is that we are a large school with incredible resources, beautiful facilities and amazing student opportunities, and because we are managed in smaller sub-schools, we offer students a high level of care and attention.
Heads of School manage the transition to, and from, each area with varied events and experiences. Recently, Pre-Prep parents were invited to tour the Prep classrooms and see our program in action, in readiness for 2024.
Soon, our Year 3 students will begin visits to the ELC to build rapport with the Pre-Prep students who will be their buddies next year. The ELC will also attend the Book Week Parade and be part of wider Junior School events. Year 4 students will become audience members at Middle School assemblies and visit the Year 5 spaces in preparation for the next step in their journey later in the year.
The power of play
‘Basically, our children learn almost everything they need to know about life through play — from physical coordination, decision-making and problem solving to empathy and social and emotional skills.’ Maggie Dent, educator and parenting expert
Every day the children in our Junior School play during recess and their lunch break. They have access to the beautiful East Quad, Clarke Oval, downball courts, the basketball ring and the play space behind our Prep and Year 1 classrooms. They can access directed play with our Year 4 leaders and new House Captains have introduced their recess and lunchtime clubs for the term.
Should a problem arise, there are always three roving teachers on duty who are easily spotted in their high-visibility vests. Over the next term break, our playground in East Quad will be upgraded and we look forward to watching how our children will use their imaginations in the new space!
Middle School
Performing Arts is in full stride
Performing Arts is an essential part of the Middle School and we have always showcased talent, expertise and students giving it a go! Haileybury’s ‘H Factor’ was brought to life by Amelia Hammill and Jack Tzikas, when students were invited to audition and show their skills in music, dance, performance and presenting magic tricks.
In front of a student audience and a judging panel, they brought their ideas to life in an inspiring and wonderful afternoon of talent. We congratulate all the students who put up their hand to be involved and our student audience for cheering on their peers.
Moana Jr – book now
Disney’s Moana Jr is coming to Dickinson Hall! Our Middle School students have been working tirelessly around the clock to get ready to perform and they are very excited to present three shows to full audiences. You better get in early to get your tickets! The cast has been preparing for two terms during after school rehearsals, and they have also given students a taste of some of the hit songs at assembly.
Purchase tickets here.
Katrina Manson
Head of Castlefield (Brighton)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Castlefield (HPFC)
Flying through the third term
Please take note of a few key dates and some exciting HPFC events for your calendar:
- Father’s Day stall on Wednesday, 30 August for ELC
- Thursday, 31 August for the rest of the school.
Also, our HPFC Father’s Day event will be held on Friday, 1 September at Drummond Golf Cheltenham and will include virtual golf, food and drinks.
Keep an eye on the myHaileybury app for details and opportunities to get involved.
The HPFC will be selling snacks at the school production of Disney’s Moana Jr.
Finally, don’t forget the SHUS for all your uniform needs.
Monique Chapman
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Castlefield
City
Campus News
The Oliver! Jnr spectacular
What an exciting time to be a Middle Schooler at Haileybury City! Our musical, Oliver! Jnr, was an amazing spectacle of talent and so many City students were on stage or in the audience to support their friends.
It was a wonderful community event, and I am so grateful to Philippa Bell and the Arts team who worked with our cast and crew for six months to ensure the show was a mighty success. The sell-out crowds loved every minute, and we congratulate every student who was part of the show.
Through this Arts experience, our City students developed persistence, collective capacity, teamwork and commitment, and it showcases the important work we are doing to develop excellence in every student’s character and contribution.
We are national dance champions!
Congratulations to our Years 5 and 6 girls and boys who were again crowned national dance champions in Adelaide. These students have been practising since the start of the year and they progressed from Regionals, to State and then to National competition.
Catherine McNamara was thrilled to share the news that the students put on their best performance ever at the Nationals and were awarded the gold medal. The important lessons of tenacity and determination were learned by all and the added challenge of a bouncy beach ball as a prop just added to the focus that was required.
We thank Catherine McNamara for her hard work in leading the coaching team and in coordinating the many rehearsals required to perform at such a high level. I am told that when the results were announced, the parents screamed more than the students, such was their delight!
Early Learning Centre
Putting literacy in action
Reception children have started the Jolly Phonics program that explores letter-sound relationships. The children have been introduced to the initial sounds of s, a, t, p, i and n and have had experiences to consolidate their knowledge of these letters and their sounds.
Our literacy program involves songs, actions and games to foster children’s love of literacy. By making learning fun and interactive, the children stay engaged and motivated, and this naturally develops their literacy skills. Over the term, children will continue to be introduced to various letters and their sounds.
Numbers add up at Inside Out court
The Pre-Prep children have worked together at the Inside Out court to develop their ability to recognise numbers. As a team, the children sorted out multiples of 10 and then consolidated their skip counting to 100. The children were then further challenged by skip counting backwards from 100.
It was wonderful for the children to embed their numeracy skills out in the community. They will continue to be provided with opportunities to develop their skip counting and numeral recognition skills within the classroom.
Junior School
Celebrating the Arts in house
On Tuesday, 8 August, City’s Junior School students enthusiastically joined in the highly anticipated annual House Arts event. The occasion was filled with creativity and talent as students showcased their musical prowess by performing a series of ‘House-coloured songs’.
The captivating line-up included lively renditions of George Ezra’s Green Green Grass, Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes, Split Enz’s I See Red, and Joni Mitchell's Big Yellow Taxi.
What made these performances even more special was the fact that each song was infused with unique choreography.
Congratulations to Elliott house on their win and thank you to Jacqueline Gough and the JS staff for their enthusiastic support of our House event.
STEM Week is a hit!
This year, Haileybury’s STEM Week coincided with National Science Week and explored the theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. At City Campus, Junior School students engaged in exciting activities and events including STEM puzzles, straw rocket, binary bracelets or straw rollercoaster making in Science lessons, the Junior School Science Fair and a Mad About Science incursion.
Our students explored and made the most of all the exciting opportunities STEM Week had to offer.
Middle School
Innovation and future industries
STEM Week from Monday, 14 August to Friday, 18 August brought some great activities to the Middle School. The Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme embraced the advancement in technology in all industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), which was celebrated at the STEM-themed Middle School Assembly.
There were numerous activities for the students including a Catapult Contest led by STEM Captains, Krish Vohra (Year 8) and Amisha Singh (Year 8). There was also a computer science showcase, AI art competition, Rocket League eSports trials, paper plane competition and daily STEM challenges.
Thank you to the Head of STEM Programs at City, Caleb Street, for his expertise and passion that made the week so enriching and enjoyable.
A passion for Music and Art
On Friday, 18 August, the Year 5 boys experienced a tour of the National Gallery of Victoria and the Vault. Our budding artists’ visit to the oldest and most frequented gallery in Australia further developed the students’ love and appreciation of art.
They were also privy to a special school performance of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Hamer Hall. This complements the Year 5 Band Program where students can learn to play a concert band instrument which culminates with a performance for families.
Our Year 5 girls were treated to this wonderful excursion and program last semester. We look forward to the Year 5 boys also performing with skill and confidence at the end of the semester.
Developing historians
The Year 7 students visited the National Gallery of Victoria and the Hellenic Museum on Friday, 18 August to take part in workshops exploring ancient societies and the history of art. The students were inspired by their experiences at the gallery and museum and through using the digital resources.
The boys and girls saw artefacts that developed their critical historical skills, led to some inspiring personal investigations, unpacked historical and archaeological inquiries, and lifted history off the page.
Caroline Merrick
Head of City
Haileybury Parents & Friends City (HPF City)
A meeting of minds
On Monday, 31 July we held the HPFC Social Representatives and Community Meeting and heard from the Head of Campus and Head of Senior School. They shared some of the great things our kids do every day at City, as well as the many opportunities available to them. We also discussed upcoming events for 2023.
We have released a survey on the myHaileybury app about the Second-Hand Uniform pop-up shop. It would be great if you can spend five minutes providing your thoughts in relation to how the pop-up shop will best serve the Haileybury City community.
As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us.
Have a great fortnight.
Melissa Fisher
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends City
Darwin
Campus News
Haileybury Rendall School (HRS) will bring the first private online school to the Northern Territory next year. The arrival of Haileybury Pangea will make HRS the only school in the Top End to offer three choices of schooling — day, boarding and online.
After receiving approval from the government, Haileybury Pangea is preparing to welcome its first students from across the Northern Territory to their online classrooms in 2024.
We are thrilled to receive the government’s approval to bring Haileybury Pangea to the Top End. This means that families in the Northern Territory can now choose for their children to attend Haileybury Rendall School as a day student or as a boarder, or they can remain at home and learn online.
Some parents may even choose to do a combination of both, with their children studying online from Years 5 to 9 and then boarding for their final years of schooling.
Families and students should have this choice. The traditional classroom, school timetable and hours don’t suit every child. Haileybury Pangea gives families and their children a wider choice so they can find an education pathway that best suits their needs. It will allow students across the Northern Territory to tap into brilliant teaching resources and an internationally recognised and award-winning school, and be able to learn from anywhere in the Territory.
Haileybury Pangea is specifically developed for self-motivated, academically driven students in Years 5 to 12 and offers a full Australian curriculum and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in Years 10 to 12, so students may attain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
It also offers co-curricular and pastoral programs that are delivered entirely online.
Enrolments are now being taken across the Northern Territory, including for students living in remote and very remote areas and for highly focused students who prefer the independence that comes with online learning.
Many young people living in very remote areas want to receive a high-quality education, but they don’t want to leave their home and community. Being able to learn from Haileybury Pangea’s brilliant teachers should not depend on where you live.
We will bring you further updates about this exciting development as they arise.
Andrew McGregor
Principal, Haileybury Rendall School
Edrington
Campus News
A standing ovation for The Wizard of Oz
Congratulations to every student and staff member who contributed to the remarkable success of our recent production of The Wizard of Oz.
During three sold-out performances, their dedication, creativity and hard work shone on stage and produced a spellbinding and entertaining show. The magic they brought to life reflects their outstanding talents and teamwork. Well done, everyone!
Balloon powered rockets for STEM Week
STEM Week was a great success for students from ELC to Middle School. ELC students made balloon powered rockets, Junior School created rubber-band cars, and Middle School students enjoyed some Wizz Fizz making.
Students also participated in photography and essay competitions and Homeroom quiz challenges. The week fostered plenty of learning, excitement and exploration.
Early Learning Centre
Playing with loose parts
The loose parts play theory is based on the idea that when children are presented with a collection of small objects or loose parts, they have more opportunities to be creative as they rearrange, redesign and tinker with the parts and create patterns and new objects as they go. Children collect bits and bobs and bring them together to create something new.
When we talk about loose parts play in an educational or more structured setting, it is about giving children more of these opportunities to explore and develop their innate creativity. Loose part resources stimulate:
- independence as children get the freedom to explore different materials autonomously
- language development as children communicate ideas and knowledge with their peers, educators, parents and carers
- creative thinking, problem-solving, curiosity and abstract thinking skills as children explore materials and discover new ways of playing with them
- fine motor skills as children pick up, hold and manipulate materials in multiple ways
- collaboration, sharing and belonging as children interact with others engaged in the play
- increasing physical play and activity and gross motor skills as children move and transfer their creations and use them in more imaginative play.
Junior School
Junior School Leaders for Semester 2
We would like to congratulate our 2023 Semester 2 Junior School Captains, House Captains and Assembly Captain. We are sure they will do a wonderful job in their leadership roles.
Junior School Captains: Saung-Yatti Naing (Year 4) and Alvin Yu (Year 4)
House Captains:
Anderson: Dylan Johnson (Year 4) and Akein Sumansekera (Year 4)
Campbell: Anna Borg (Year 4) and Chase Fairbairn (Year 4)
Reynolds: Tiana Fernando (Year 4) and Flynn Morrison (Year 4)
Thompson: Minuki Nanayakkara (Year 4) and William Griffiths (Year 4)
Assembly Captain: Jivraj Singh (Year 4)
Chicks in Year 1
Our Year 1 students’ Science Unit this term is called Watch It Grow. Students have been studying the life cycle of different animals and experienced this up close in the classroom with meal worms and chicks.
It has been very exciting to watch the chicks hatch from their eggs and turn into cute fluffy animals. Our Year 1s have enjoyed holding them and watching them grow!
Middle School
It is hard to believe that we are over half-way through Term 3. With so many events and activities, the students have been keeping themselves very busy.
The Middle School’s production of The Wizard of Oz was enchanting! From the captivating performances by our talented students to the dazzling set designs that brought the Land of Oz to life, every moment was a testament to the dedication and creativity of our young actors and production team.
The audience was transported down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the cowardly Lion and shared their journey of friendship, courage and self-discovery. The resounding applause and smiles from the audience reflected the hard work and passion poured into this production. The Wizard of Oz was an unforgettable Middle School musical experience.
This week is Book Week, and the students are looking forward to the authors’ talks and activities arranged by our library team. Our Middle School students will hear from Adam Wallace and Jack Heath.
Jeanette Rawlings
Head of Edrington (Berwick)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Edrington (HPFE)
Hello Edrington!
Congratulations to the Middle School production team, cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz! What a fabulous show! A very special thanks to our HPFE volunteers Kate, Gorica, Anushika and Nadine for helping Tracy and I sell show bags. We are so thankful for the time and dedication of our community.
We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Rita Lettieri to the committee as our new Finance Officer. Di has officially said goodbye to her long-standing role as our official ledger balancer. Thanks, Di, for your hard work and dedication to the team. We are very lucky though, as we will still see Di at the uniform shop.
Every Wednesday you will find Di and Kelly at the SHUS from 8.15 am to 10.45 am. The SHUS is always looking for an extra hand, so if you have an hour to spare on a Wednesday to help Di and Kelly, please email them.
Kerry Ilic & Tracy Day
HPFE Presidents
Hpfe@haileybury.vic.edu.au
Newlands
Campus News
1,000 paper cranes
In an effort to put an end to WWII, America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in Japan. Thousands of people died and many, many others became sick years later due to exposure to radiation from the atomic bomb.
One girl, Sadako Sasaki, was two-years-old when the bomb was dropped. At the age of 11, she developed leukemia from the radiation, and while she was in hospital receiving treatment, she endeavoured to fold 1,000 paper cranes as the ancient belief was that if you folded 1,000 cranes your wish would come true.
Today in Hiroshima there is a monument to Sadako. The Children’s Peace Monument is in Peace Park and schools and community groups from all over the world send 1,000 paper cranes to remember those who died and were affected by the atomic bomb. The cranes also symbolise the hope for peace in our world.
This year, Haileybury Newlands folded 4,000 cranes to send to Hiroshima. Full credit to all our students for contributing to this symbolic gesture.
Newlands Concert Band tunes up
The Newlands Concert Band will perform at the Victorian School Music Festival at the Hawthorn Arts Centre on Wednesday, 30 August. They are participating in the Junior Concert Band Section from 9.30 am until 11.30 am.
Newlands Concert Band is run by David Robinson and comprises 41 Middle School brass, percussion and woodwind students. At the 2022 VSMF, the band achieved gold and the adjudicator marked them as outstanding in their rhythm, presentation and technique.
Parents are very welcome to attend and can also watch live streaming of this event here.
Haileybury International School Tianjin (HIST) study tour visit
Students from our Tianjin campus visited Newlands Campus on Wednesday, 9 August. It has been a long time since we had any visiting students from our China campus, so it was exciting to welcome 32 students from Years 3 to 8.
The students, accompanied by their teachers, spent the day at Newlands and joined many of our classes. Each visitor had a buddy for the day and there were many warm welcomes as our students enthusiastically took them on a school tour and introduced their friends. The Chinese students attended classes throughout the day and some even played in the Year 5-6 soccer match in the afternoon.
The Chinese students thoroughly enjoyed their day at Newlands campus while making new friends and memories. It was great to see our students using English mixed with some Chinese that they have learned. The teachers from our Tianjin campus extended a warm invitation for us to visit them in the future. This experience expanded our students’ international perspectives and hopefully, they will visit our Haileybury Tianjin campus one day.
Early Learning Centre
Building resilience and a growth mindset
An updated version of the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia is currently being implemented in early learning centres across the country and there is increased emphasis around resilience and a focus on supporting children to develop a growth mindset.
A growth mindset and resilience are incredibly important within the early years age group as it supports children to problem solve and engage confidently in the world around them.
While it is our instinct as parents to not want to see our children face disappointment, it is important that children are equipped with the skills to bounce back when facing challenges.
We encourage families to visit the Raising Children website that contains a wealth of knowledge on how you can support resilience in children from the ages of 3 to 8.
Connections beyond the ELC
A sense of belonging is fostered by the connections that children make to each other, to their educators and to the environment around them.
Throughout the year, children within the ELC are provided with multiple opportunities to connect to the wider Haileybury community. For a number of years, the ELC have thoroughly enjoyed visits from Haileybury Senior School students undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. This year, a number of students have undertaken their volunteer hours in the ELC, and they have built connections with children in Reception and Pre-Prep.
These interactions build on our youngest children’s social, emotional and language development, and they see wonderful examples of leadership and excellence from our Senior School students.
Junior School
Cyber Safety Incursion
Junior School students will have an interactive presentation from the Cyber Safety Project educators as part of their Wellbeing Unit in Term 3.
The Cyber Safety curriculum focuses on four key values: Responsibility, Integrity, Strength and Empathy, and three key themes of Security, Safety and Wellbeing. The incursion is an exciting way to start the unit in Wellbeing.
Remember our parent cyber safety webinar
A reminder of the upcoming parent webinar for Junior School on Wednesday, 30 August at 7.00 pm which is presented by the Cyber Safety Project.
You can register now here.
Out of this world science excursion
Recently, Grade 4 had an exciting excursion to Scienceworks that was out of this world! In a Melbourne Planetarium show, students embarked on an extraordinary journey into space and explored the phenomenon of the four seasons and how seasons differ at various places on Earth.
Observing the Sun’s path and Earth’s tilt, students learnt the science behind day and night, and participated in an immersive exhibition that allowed them to discover light and sound. An unforgettable adventure at Scienceworks!
Middle School
Calling all MiniMasterChefs
Calling all aspiring young chefs! Join us every Monday night at 5.30 pm for the Haileybury MiniMasterChef cooking on Zoom. Our culinary creativity knows no bounds!
This virtual cooking class is a sizzling pot of inspiration, where students can use a sprinkling of their imagination and stir up delicious dishes with the guidance of Tania Rigg. Learn the secrets of the kitchen while fostering a love of food. Grab your aprons and get ready to whisk, chop and sauté your way to cooking greatness, all in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Teaching children how to cook is more than just a fun activity, it’s a valuable skill that will serve them well throughout their lives as they learn to follow recipes, measure ingredients, understand flavours and experiment with new dishes.
If your children are eager to get their hands dirty in the kitchen and you would like a night off cooking, you might like to sign them up to Haileybury MiniMasterChef.
Girls relish sporting success
Congratulations to Jessica Cook (Year 8) who earned a place in the Southern Metro Interleague AFLW team. She was scouted for the tryouts and survived a tough 10-week training program that saw her be the only person from her local team to make the Interleague. Well done, Jess!
Zara Tiepermann (Year 6) has qualified as the goalie for the U15 Victorian State Lacrosse Team 'Ice' which competes against other Australian state teams in Ballarat during the September school holidays. Zara started playing lacrosse at six years old and, now aged 12, she is the youngest member of the Victorian team. We wish Zara all the best for the competition.
High School Musical Jr
Please join us Wednesday, 30 or Thursday, 31 August for the High School Musical Jr Concert. Tickets still available, get in quick, seats are selling fast!
Book your tickets here.
Mark Harrop
Acting Head of Newlands (Keysborough)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough (HPFK)
Special events for Term 3
Please put these dates in your diary and let us know if you can volunteer:
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Tuesday, 29 August
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ELC Father's Day Stall
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Thursday, 31 August
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Father's Day Stall
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Thursday, 7 September
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HPFK AGM
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Monday, 11 September
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Very Special Kids BBQ
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Lenice Norris
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough
Old Haileyburians Association
Hearts on Fire
This is a must networking event for all Year 12 Haileybury Girls, designed by Haileybury Girls!
Recent Haileybury alumnae are looking forward to sharing the tips and tricks of transitioning to university that they wish they knew in Year 12. Join us on Thursday, 31 August from 5.00 pm to 6:30 pm in Gadsden Pavilion.
Booking now here.
A must read
Congratulations to Jess Abraham (OH 2018) who has published her first book in partnership with Mandy Money, an organisation run by Barbara Van Der Merwe (OH 2015). Thriving in the Deep End is a handbook to help high school students around Australia transition to post-school life.
“It’s filled with advice and resources I wish I had access to as a high school graduate,” says Jess. “The book was borne out of all the lessons I learnt in my first few years post-school. It aims to help graduating high school students after school and to prepare them for work, for job interviews, to help them discover their identity, to save and invest their money, and to maintain a mentally healthy and balanced life. I’m really proud of this book and truly believe it is a great companion for any Year 11 or 12, or recent high school graduate.”
To purchase your copy of Thriving in the Deep End, please click here.
Fabulous effort, Jess and Barbara!
Jess will be one of the special alumnae speakers at the inaugural Hearts on Fire Year 12 Girls event.
Upcoming Events
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Monday, 21 August - Friday, 25 August
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OHA Week
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Thursday, 24 August
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OHA Generations Breakfast Keysborough campus
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Friday, 25 August
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Class of 1993 30 Year Reunion
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Friday, 8 September
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Adelaide Chapter dinner
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Thursday, 14 September
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Canberra Chapter dinner
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Friday, 22 September
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OHA Golf Day
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Further information about all upcoming OHA events can be found here.
Kylie Phillips
Development Office Operations Lead
Pangea
Campus News
Our Curious Minds Program expands
Term 3 has brought an expansion of the Curious Minds program at Haileybury Pangea due to plenty of student interest. We have recently seen the launch of Debating and Model United Nations programs, led by Chris McCullough, along with the Digitech Explorers Club with Geoff Orton.
It has been fantastic to see students connecting across year levels through their similar interests. We thank Damien Meunier for his work to coordinate this program across Haileybury.
Years 10–12 Wellbeing Program
In Term 3, during tutorial classes, students in Years 10–12 will hear from a range of guest presenters on topics related to safety and wellbeing, including:
- Safe partying
- Body image
- Cyber safety and image-based abuse
- One-punch attacks
- Financial education
These sessions are designed to be relevant to students and to support them to make good decisions for their own wellbeing and safety. We are proud that Haileybury Pangea students are part of Haileybury’s renowned student wellbeing program.
Joanna Baker
Head of Campus
Senior School
Campus News
Hard work ahead in Term 3
Term 3 is always a time for hard work and consolidation of pre-existing knowledge, as students move towards the completion of the curriculum in each of their subjects.
The VCE trial examinations will be in Weeks 8 and 9. All School Assessed Coursework (SACs) for Units 3 and 4 studies will be completed by Week 8. This allows teachers and students to focus on revision and examination practice throughout the September break and the early weeks of Term 4.
Limos at Leonda by the Yarra
The highly anticipated Year 11 Semi-Formal unfolded on Thursday, 10 August at Leonda by the Yarra — a brilliant venue and the focus of celebrations by over 400 students. Many arrived in stunning fashion via limos and were warmly welcomed by the familiar faces of their teachers.
Students were eager to unwind, and it was not long before the atmosphere was taken over by action on the electrifying dance floor — the DJ kept the crowd on their feet all night long. All students were dressed to the nines but were not afraid to showcase a spectacular array of dance moves.
Time seemed to fly by as the students relaxed, enjoyed each other’s company and appreciated the venue’s delicious canapés. Photographers captured the moments in time with friends.
The night came to a close in celebratory style with fun awards organised by the Year 11 student representatives who engaged the whole cohort to vote for the icons of the night. Awards ranged from best dressed to most likely to win Olympic gold and all award recipients received a certificate from their peers.
A massive thank you to everyone who made the evening enjoyable, especially the great support of the teaching staff on the night. Semi-Formal was definitely a night to remember and a taste of what awaits us next year.
Tilly Thomas (Year 11) and Locklyn Luu (Year 11)
A Journey of Reconciliation at Haileybury Rendall School
On a blustery Sunday evening, five Haileybury students and two staff departed the Melbourne winter for the sunny climes of the Northern Territory. The purpose of this expedition? A reconciliation and cultural tour to learn from, and develop, a greater connection to Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin and its students. As we stepped onto the plane, we had no idea just how much this expedition would reshape our perception of indigenous culture and foster a greater understanding of the reconciliation.
Our initiation began with a tour of Darwin followed by an afternoon at Berry Springs, a local aquatic gem that transcended mere natural beauty. Imbued with cultural significance, this water hole transported us into the rich tapestry of indigenous history and tradition. The prospect of swimming in warm 33-degree water, while our friends and family froze back in Melbourne, also warmed us in other ways!
Our first day culminated with a pivotal moment as we were greeted at Casuarina Beach by Trent, a venerable Larrakia local, who graced us with a saltwater ceremony. The setting sun and the rhythmic waves became a conduit for unity and respect, fostering a profound bond between our group and the land itself. It was humbling to be welcomed in such a solemn way and we deeply thank Trent for this!
Over the next few days, we were very lucky to take part in a host of NAIDOC Week festivities at Haileybury Rendall School. These included staff vs student events, NAIDOC trivia competitions and cultural engagements put on by staff and students at HRS. Notable amongst these was an awe-inspiring red flag dance performed by some of the Indigenous boarders that was intricately woven with ancestral narratives. The dance conveyed their profound connection to their heritage and left an indelible imprint on our collective consciousness.
During the school day we donned our summer uniforms, a wonderful change from the winter ones we were used to back in Melbourne, and joined in classes with our Haileybury Rendall counterparts. Engaging in shared classes with HRS students and the amalgamation of our distinct backgrounds enriched the learning process and underscored the potential of education to foster cross-cultural understanding.
It was wonderful to witness a school so far from ours, with students wearing the same uniform, taking the same classes and behaving as we would. Sitting in the Year 12 common room at HRS felt as if we were back at Keysborough on a Tuesday afternoon, making jokes and writing chemistry formulas on the board while we all tried to solve the daily riddle Mr Cavnoudias left for us.
After school we explored the many wonders that Darwin had to offer including Crocosaurus Cove, the Esplanade with its solemn war memorial, a tour of the city centre, and Darwin’s Museum and Art Gallery where we were lucky to explore the newly opened NATSIAA (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards) exhibition.
After such whirlwind days we were more than happy to retire to the boarding houses to relax. This space acted as a wonderful cultural convergence point. By interacting with students from the most remote regions of Australia’s outback and various other nations, our camaraderie echoed the essence of reconciliation and bridged our dissimilarities through shared experiences.
Our immersion in indigenous culture was epitomised during our final evening at HRS by a bush tucker dinner. This tantalised our palates and unveiled the profound ties between sustenance and cultural heritage. As we sat before Dewarra Boarding House on blankets and bean bags, we stuffed our faces with platefuls of crocodile, buffalo, kangaroo and barramundi.
This wonderful evening was capped off by heading to Cullen Bay to witness one of the most majestic gifts Darwin has to offer — the sunset. The sky transformed into a spectrum of colours and we were all transfixed by this moment of natural beauty.
Throughout this cultural and reconciliation tour, we emerged with an enriched perspective on indigenous culture. From our saltwater welcome to witnessing the red flag dance and exploring Darwin’s wonderful natural tapestry, each experience galvanized our collective commitment to unity in diversity. This trip fortified our resolve to embrace reconciliation and to foster a future of mutual respect and understanding.
Many thanks must go to Mr Cavnoudias and Ms Hawxwell for leading us in such an amazing experience. What we have learned on this tour will stay with us for life. We cannot wait to take what we have learned from this experience and use it to build our reconciliation efforts back in Melbourne. We highly recommend a visit to Darwin and Haileybury Rendall School — it is a fantastic place to visit and one we are sure to return to soon.
Rebecca Allen (Year 12), Gemma Hughes (Year 12), Mia Leys (Year 12), Loic Lombardo (Year 12) and Sam Shinsky (Year 12)
International Biology Olympiad
Talented young biologist and Year 12 Haileybury student, James Johnson, has received a gold medal at the International Biology Olympiad – the only Australian in the national team of four to win the award! It is the first gold medal in 14 years to be won by an Australian attending the event. The last time Australia won gold was during the pandemic in a virtual version of the IBO.
The International Biology Olympiad brings together the most gifted high school biology students from around the world, each of them passionate about biology and with the potential to become part of the next generation of leading scientists. Well done, James!
Congratulations Tommy Lane
Congratulations to Tommy Lane (Year 12) who was a Bronze Medalist in the 1500m men’s freestyle event at the recent Youth Commonwealth Games in Trinidad Tobago.
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal
Head of Senior Schools
Sport Report
Charlie remains in top place
Charlie Steen (Year 11) competed in his 3rd National Athletics Championships in Queensland where he represented Victoria in the U18 Hammer Throw. His 41.66m throw earned him 12th place and reflects a high level of performance and consistency at the top end of the sport in Australia. Congratulations, Charlie!
Basketball champs win the National Junior Classics
Evan Jiang (Year 7) at Keysborough plays for the U14.1 Dandenong Rangers basketball team and at the weekend his team won the U14 National Junior Classics Championship. They were undefeated 6–0. Essentially, they are the best U14 team in Australia right now.
Dance Star and School Aerobics State Champions take home gold
Over two weekends earlier in the year, more than 200 aerobics and dance students from Years 5 to 12 competed in the 2023 Dance Star and School Aerobics State Championships.
Haileybury enjoyed some wonderful weekends competing against many schools, dance schools and aerobics clubs in large and competitive sections. Both sports require a huge amount of dedication, time and effort by all so that each routine can be perfected.
On stage the students were amazing, giving their all and representing Haileybury wonderfully.
Of the 33 Haileybury dance teams and soloists competing at State Finals, 31 qualified for the National Championships in Adelaide. Our Years 5 and 6 girls and boys were crowned national dance champions and brought home the gold medal. We congratulate all athletes on doing their very best.
Cycling talent pipeline for Olly
Olly Clements (Year 11) has been invited to join a talent pipeline camp for the professional Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Continental cycling team, Novo Nordisk. This is a team of type 1 diabetic athletes that competes in international cycling just one tier below the calibre of the Tour de France. They regularly race with these teams across the world and some of the riders have represented their country at the Commonwealth Games.
The talent camp is a global search for the next pro riders. In total, 20 riders aged between 16 and 20 are selected based on their results from a series of exercises and events completed online over a weekend. Olly did this in April and has just received confirmation of his success.
The camp is in Pisa during the school holidays and Olly will be with professional riders from around the world and a medical and support team. Getting into this camp was one of Olly’s goals for this year and he is super proud of achieving it. An amazing effort, Olly!
Sean Allcock
Director of Haileybury Sport
CEO | Principal's Report - Issue 12
In a remarkable achievement, Haileybury Pipes & Drums were crowned World Champions in the 3B class in Glasgow, Scotland.
The band is superbly led by Old Haileyburian (OH) and Director of Haileybury Pipes & Drums, Lincoln Hilton. Lincoln has worked hard with the students for several years, with a world championship in mind.
On Saturday, over 8,000 pipers from around the world gathered in Glasgow for the World Championships. In the Grade 3B class, Haileybury competed against 13 other bands from Scotland, Belgium, Canada and France.
We look forward to celebrating this wonderful achievement with the students and staff on their return. The band is made up of girls and boys from all Melbourne campuses and across all secondary year levels. In total, nearly 150 students across the School learn with the wonderful Haileybury Pipes & Drums staff.
The Pipes & Drums trip is part of Haileybury’s extensive co-curricular program.
In the past three weeks Haileybury singers have collaborated with the Haileybury UK choir who were touring Australia, and our jazz students put on two wonderful jazz nights. We also enjoyed Oliver! Jnr by Haileybury City Middle School, The Wizard of Oz by Edrington Middle School and Beware … For I am Fearless by Senior School students. High School Musical is still to come from Newlands and Moana will be performed by Castlefield Middle School students.
In addition, we have had a very successful winter sport season. I was delighted with the participation and commitment across the year levels, and we saw wonderful effort by the Haileybury boys basketball team and the Haileybury boys AFL team to take out very strongly contested premierships. The basketball premiership was shared with an equally deserving Wesley team.
Girls sports had an excellent season with all Haileybury teams finishing in the top five in the 11-team competition with the netball, hockey and cross-country teams all finishing third. Haileybury students also shone at the Dance and Aerobics Nationals with Haileybury students taking out 12 national titles across dance and aerobics — an outstanding effort.
One of the great benefits of Haileybury’s multi-campus co-curricular program is the great friendships that students make with students from all different campuses.
A big thank you to the staff who have put in so much effort to support the students in following their passions.
Derek Scott
CEO | Principal
How do the words you use affect your children? - Issue 12
How many times have words come out of your mouth – perhaps because you were tired, stressed, frustrated or busy – and you said something to your child that you instantly regretted? Or perhaps we sometimes say things without even realising the potential impact they have on younger hearts and minds.
There’s no doubt that words can have more power than we realise and we don’t always fully consider how a child will interpret what we say and how their understanding of what has been said can encourage or dishearten.
“I’m sure all parents have heard words come out of their child’s mouth and then realised their child got that expression from them. Our children learn their first words and the many words that follow from us,” says Diane Furusho, Haileybury’s Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing.
“Children are listening and learning from us so, if we say something we regret in front of our children, we need to explain that we made a mistake and the words that we used weren’t kind. This allows children to learn to own their words and express regret when they also say the wrong thing.”DIANE FURUSHO, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL STUDENT WELLBEING HAILEYBURY
So how can you use your words wisely?
- Explain what your words really mean. “Initially, young children don’t understand what might have happened if you suddenly yell at them to stop them running on to the road, or if you tell them what they need to do better. They just hear words that tell them Mum or Dad is angry or upset with them,” says Paul Dooley, Head of Junior School at Haileybury’s Keysborough campus. “So, when the situation is calmer, explain the context and what your words really meant.”
- Provide positive encouragement... “When your child is learning to write their name, they might reverse a letter,” says Lisa Christopher, Director of Early Learning Services. “You can then say ‘you’ve done this and this letter right – that’s great, and you’re still learning this letter. That’s great. Let’s practice that’. Those words tell your child they are learning and that you are there to help.” You can use this kind of positive encouragement in any area of life where your child has mastered some skills and has some areas that still need improvement. However, explain why you are praising or encouraging them, for example you played great at netball today. I can see all that training is making a difference.
- …But be aware of over-praising. When it comes to handing out praise, it’s true that you can have too much of a good thing. If you constantly tell your child they are the best and then they find themselves in a class of children where they are not the best at certain things, that can shake their confidence. “If a child has always been told they are good at everything and then they come across someone who is better than them, or if they eventually fail at something, they may choose not to participate in something or create reasons not to attempt the activity again for fear of failing,” says Paul. “Failure builds resilience and character so when you do praise your child, make sure it’s realistic, and also praise the attempts, not just the outcomes.”
- Look through the lens of your child before you speak. If you are going to speak to your child about something they have or haven’t done, remember to look at things through their perspective before you open a conversation. “We look at a situation through the lens of an adult but often, a child is just in the moment and thinking about then and there,” says Paul. “If your child is tired and you are arguing over getting homework done, don’t push it and end up saying something you regret later. You will be at loggerheads and you will get a more positive result the next day. Think about where your child is at right at that time.”
- Think about gender-based language. Daddy’s little princess…Mummy’s little man… Diane suggests avoiding gender-based stereotypes as much as possible. “Do you really want your daughter to be a princess? Young girls are impressionable and their understanding of a princess comes from stories where the princess is always rescued by a man,” says Diane. “Words like ‘princess’ conjure up the need to look pretty and we want girls to be strong and confident and not value themselves based on how they look.” Similarly, using language that suggests boys must be masculine, strong and tough may mean they feel uncomfortable showing their emotions.
- Discuss words that don’t fit your family’s values. If you hear your child using words that are unkind or negative, explain why you don’t want them to use those words. So if your child refers to someone as ‘fat’, instead say that it’s more valuable to focus on the inside rather than on someone’s looks. If they call someone an ‘idiot’ or ‘stupid’ instead explain that everyone still has things to learn and everyone makes mistakes – that’s not ‘stupid’. It's just life. “For younger children, ask them why they’ve used a specific word. They may not really know what it means so when they do use an unsuitable word, it’s an opportunity to talk about why another word might be better,” says Diane.
Upcoming webinar
We are excited to invite you to another one of Haileybury's successful wellbeing webinars!
On August 22, we will explore how the words we use affect our children, hosted by Diane Furusho Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing. Joining Diane for an informative conversation will be Lisa Christopher and Paul Dooley, two experienced Haileybury leaders.
Join us as we embark on a journey of profound insights, shedding light on the unforeseen impact our words can have on young and impressionable hearts and minds.
Arts - Issue 12
Performing Arts
Come and see our High School Musical
Newlands Middle School has been hard at work for the past two terms, rehearing for the upcoming production of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. This epic rock concert-style performance will take place in Aikman Hall on Wednesday, 30 and Thursday, 31 August.
Please come along to see this smash hit musical brought to life! You can purchase tickets here or via the QR code below.
Nick Waxman
Head of Drama and Theatre Studies
Music
Haileybury in Concert set to shine
This Thursday night, Haileybury’s fourth showcase event, Haileybury in Concert, will be held in the prestigious Elisabeth Murdoch Hall at Melbourne Recital Centre in Southbank. With its spectacular interior design and world class orchestral acoustic, the centre is one of the country’s premier concert venues and is a truly inspiring venue for live music.
The Haileybury in Concert program features performances by ten Senior School large ensembles and is the culmination of months of dedicated ensemble rehearsal and individual practice. It is a huge collective effort by 250-plus students, more than 30 music staff, administration support and parents. I am inspired and humbled by the level of commitment, expertise, artistry and goodwill shown by everyone involved in the concert’s preparation.
The program includes classical, jazz and contemporary repertoire and two special combined items — Stage Band with solo vocalist and String Orchestra, and a grand finale combining Symphony Orchestra with Haileybury Singers. This will see more than 100 students on stage together.
Haileybury in Concert starts at 7.00 pm and will conclude at 9.15 pm, including a 20-minute interval. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Melbourne Recital Centre here.
I hope as many families as possible will enjoy an extremely high standard of music within a glorious venue.
Rod Marshall
Director of Performing Arts & Head of Haileybury Music
Visual Arts
Norma Bull Scholarship Award Exhibition
Congratulations to Tarika Wimalasuirya (Year 11) on the exciting news that her self-portrait, Cross-roads has been accepted into the Norma Bull Scholarship Exhibition at the Victorian Artists Society (VAS). Tarika could win $5,000 towards further developing her painting skills.
We are incredibly proud of Tarika who created this portrait specially for the award while also completing her Units 3 and 4 Art Making and Exhibiting studies.
The Norma Bull Scholarship Award is a biennial award that encourages students of all ages to advance in the naturalistic style of portraiture. We thank VAS for their ongoing support of our Haileybury Visual Arts students and their partnership with our programs.
Please enjoy reading about Tarika’s ideas and the process involved in creating her painting in her own words:
“Recently my oil painting, Cross-roads, was accepted to be considered for the Norma Bull Scholarship hosted by the Victorian Artists Society. The scholarship is open to all students in an arts course or in classes that practice naturalism. I submitted my self-portrait due to my love of oil painting and because I wished to gain some insight into the broader artistic community within Victoria.
“The painting is 1220 x 915 x 40 mm and was developed at home with final touches applied in the onsite VAS studio.
“I initially wanted to paint my cousin, however, she was unavailable during this time, so I did a self-portrait. It is a reflection on the influence that Sri Lankan and Australian cultures have had on my life as I grow and make challenging decisions.
“This is implied by the contrast of a saree shawl against a more modern outfit. The saree has small figures drawn in teal and green, some of which are Sri Lankan devil masks. These types of masks scared me when I was a child, and they reference how children of first-generation immigrants tend to fear or distance themselves from their heritage. The subject clutches the saree, signifying how she accepts that she does not belong to solely one culture. I also chose mostly cool colours to create a sense of tranquillity and peace that highlight the stability the subject currently feels.”
More info here.
Well done to our 2023 House art winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Senior House Art Competition. Student representatives from all houses showed enthusiasm and creativity as they produced artworks focused on sustainability using predominantly recycled materials.
The selection process was challenging due to the exceptional quality of the entries. Ultimately, the winners distinguished themselves through their creative approach, their use of recycled materials and the strong conceptual foundation of their artworks. Their thoughtful artist statements added depth and context and highlighted their informed engagement with contemporary global issues.
We commend all participants for their contributions.
Girls House Winners, Cuddihy: Jelly Schelly recycled plastic
‘Exploring through art, environmentalism and the haunting, insidious degradation of our planet, we have incorporated the detrimental yet widely used plastic in a sculptural, decorative artwork titled Jelly Schelly. The issue we recognise in choosing to use plastics primarily is its unsustainable impact on the environment and its long, deadly decomposition time.
‘In particular, as a campus located by the ocean, we wanted to address the impact of our daily plastic usage on the ocean ecosystem, and to also express our personal desire to maintain our precious beaches.
‘This chandelier represents the collective light that brings life to earth while also maintaining a recognisable image of human design to convey the idea of re-usage. The incorporation of the jellyfish ties back to the ocean ecosystem and the killing of sea life that mistake the airy composition of plastic for jellyfish.
‘The jellyfish were made from an assortment of recycled plastics, including various hard plastic from bottles sourced from around the School as well as all kinds of soft plastic bound together with nylon to create the illusion of their buoyant floating appearance in the oceans.’
Antara Afra (Year 11) and Kelly Shang (Year 11)
Boys House Winners, Bradshaw: Naïve to the world, oil and rubbish collage
‘This artwork visualises the corruption that urbanisation has on the natural environment. A few naïve sheep graze on a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, engulfed by rubbish — recyclable and non-recyclable. The lush green scene of serenity depicts the hills with sheep grazing on the land under the astral-like sky that is filled with stars and nebulae representing the gift of life.
‘The frame of rubbish shows how the beautiful vision of the world can only be perceived by setting aside the by-products of nature, almost like glancing through a detritus window. The dull hues of the waste and the bright, innocent colours of the painting create a contrast and a conflict between tones that augments the intoxication of the environment.
‘The entrapment of fauna and flora illustrates the lethal impact that waste has on life, as the few sheep standing in the field are dissipating into the breeze, showing the repercussion of human actions — extinction. The disappearance of the sheep represents a loss of innocence as lambs are symbolic of young children and the next generation. The evaporation of the sheep is a direct effect from corruption of the natural world by our hands.’
Kendrick Goy (Year 12), Rishi Sethi (Year 12), Alan Hoang (Year 10) and Alfred Luc (Year 10)
Celebrating Our Community Through Art Exhibition
Final arrangements are under way to safely transport the delicate cargo of student artworks to the Belle Property exhibition that will showcase local young artists on Wednesday, 30 and Thursday, 31 August. The works will be shown at Belle Property’s Berwick office at 2/16 Langmore Lane.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and gives them exhibiting experience, a chance to network with other young artists and industry professionals, and to expose their work to a broad public audience. The 14 exhibiting Haileybury students will meet renowned artist Kerry Armstrong during the exclusive opening night, and a range of incredible prizes will help students further their art studies.
Rachelle Rae
Head of Visual Arts Senior School
Pipes & Drums
Haileybury Pipes and Drums travel to Scotland
Over the past few months, our talented Haileybury Pipes and Drums have been hard at work, fine-tuning their skills and rehearsing tirelessly to ensure that they are ready to showcase the best of our traditions and music on the global stage at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland.
Our instructors Lincoln Hilton, Daniel Staley, Tom Perry and Angus Evans have been pushing the band to new heights ensuring that every member of the band is in sync and ready to create an unforgettable performance. After a grueling 24-hour journey, the band arrived in Scotland, ready to showcase their remarkable talent on the global stage.
The weekend prior to the Worlds, they took part in the North Berwick Highland Gathering, to compete in Grade 3A. Against all odds, they secured a remarkable 2nd place overall, leaving a buzz about Haileybury through Scotland.
The momentum continued to build as the band's journey unfolded. The following day, the band competed in the Perth Highland Gathering, this time taking on even higher competition in Grade 2. The result was nothing short of incredible – they clinched 3rd place, marking a monumental and historic achievement for Haileybury Pipes and Drums.
Yet, their journey was far from over. As they explored Scotland, the band members had the privilege of visiting iconic landmarks such as the Wallace Monument, steeped in history and culture.
The excitement reached a crescendo when they witnessed the renowned Edinburgh Tattoo performance, a visual and auditory feast that left them inspired.
Congratulations and well done to everyone!
Lincoln Hilton
Director, Pipes & Drums
Castlefield - Issue 12
Campus News
STEM Week makes an impression
From Rubik’s cube contests to liquid nitrogen ice cream, National Science Week was celebrated across Haileybury last week with a range of activities that all focused on STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Students were observers, creators and solvers of challenges and experiments that included edible water bottles, chess competitions, Rubik’s Cube contests, experiments with exploding glass and liquid nitrogen ice cream, and they explored invisibility shield ‘magic’ and eSport trials.
Get in character for Book Week
Excitement is building for our annual Junior School Book Week Parade on Friday, 25 August. We will see you there at 2.45 pm in East Quad and can’t wait to see the characters from our favourite books. Across the course of the week, each year level will visit the library where the brilliant staff, coordinated by Lizzy McBride, have organised for a variety of authors to present to the students.
Traffic and parking reminder
South Road is the preferred pick up and drop off location for students in Junior and Middle School, with the roundabout being an efficient way to collect your child. Staff are on duty before and after school to help children remain safe within our school gates.
For Senior School students, South Road is the only drop off and pick up area for parents who drive their child to school. We encourage our older students to walk, ride or take public transport as an alternative to being driven to school.
Early Learning Centre
Caring for Mother Earth
The ELC recently participated in a waste-free snack and lunch box challenge. The children spent a week collecting the rubbish typically produced during lunch and snack time and they were amazed at the amount of waste, mostly yoghurt pouches, soft plastic packets and lunch order packaging. We then set out to reduce the amount of waste brought to the ELC each day.
The families and children have done an amazing job in reducing rubbish. The children have been so proud about their ‘nude food’ morning tea and lunch. Let’s keep up the great work and continue to reduce and reuse!
The children are continuing to demonstrate their enthusiasm and knowledge about how to take care of Mother Earth:
- I love Mother Earth’s beautiful plants
- Take care of the trees
- Water the plants so Mother Earth can be happy
- Don’t put rubbish on Mother Earth because she will feel sad
- Mother Earth is not happy when there is rubbish on the floor
- Put the rubbish in the bin
- Pick up the rubbish so no animals get caught
- Mother Earth gets cranky when you leave stuff on it
- Turn off the lights so it doesn’t run out of battery
- Maybe stop wasting stuff
- We need to look after Mother Earth and take care of her, and she looks after us
- Children can take care of Mother Earth.
Junior School
Transition begins
The beauty of Haileybury is that we are a large school with incredible resources, beautiful facilities and amazing student opportunities, and because we are managed in smaller sub-schools, we offer students a high level of care and attention.
Heads of School manage the transition to, and from, each area with varied events and experiences. Recently, Pre-Prep parents were invited to tour the Prep classrooms and see our program in action, in readiness for 2024.
Soon, our Year 3 students will begin visits to the ELC to build rapport with the Pre-Prep students who will be their buddies next year. The ELC will also attend the Book Week Parade and be part of wider Junior School events. Year 4 students will become audience members at Middle School assemblies and visit the Year 5 spaces in preparation for the next step in their journey later in the year.
The power of play
‘Basically, our children learn almost everything they need to know about life through play — from physical coordination, decision-making and problem solving to empathy and social and emotional skills.’ Maggie Dent, educator and parenting expert
Every day the children in our Junior School play during recess and their lunch break. They have access to the beautiful East Quad, Clarke Oval, downball courts, the basketball ring and the play space behind our Prep and Year 1 classrooms. They can access directed play with our Year 4 leaders and new House Captains have introduced their recess and lunchtime clubs for the term.
Should a problem arise, there are always three roving teachers on duty who are easily spotted in their high-visibility vests. Over the next term break, our playground in East Quad will be upgraded and we look forward to watching how our children will use their imaginations in the new space!
Middle School
Performing Arts is in full stride
Performing Arts is an essential part of the Middle School and we have always showcased talent, expertise and students giving it a go! Haileybury’s ‘H Factor’ was brought to life by Amelia Hammill and Jack Tzikas, when students were invited to audition and show their skills in music, dance, performance and presenting magic tricks.
In front of a student audience and a judging panel, they brought their ideas to life in an inspiring and wonderful afternoon of talent. We congratulate all the students who put up their hand to be involved and our student audience for cheering on their peers.
Moana Jr – book now
Disney’s Moana Jr is coming to Dickinson Hall! Our Middle School students have been working tirelessly around the clock to get ready to perform and they are very excited to present three shows to full audiences. You better get in early to get your tickets! The cast has been preparing for two terms during after school rehearsals, and they have also given students a taste of some of the hit songs at assembly.
Purchase tickets here.
Katrina Manson
Head of Castlefield (Brighton)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Castlefield (HPFC)
Flying through the third term
Please take note of a few key dates and some exciting HPFC events for your calendar:
- Father’s Day stall on Wednesday, 30 August for ELC
- Thursday, 31 August for the rest of the school.
Also, our HPFC Father’s Day event will be held on Friday, 1 September at Drummond Golf Cheltenham and will include virtual golf, food and drinks.
Keep an eye on the myHaileybury app for details and opportunities to get involved.
The HPFC will be selling snacks at the school production of Disney’s Moana Jr.
Finally, don’t forget the SHUS for all your uniform needs.
Monique Chapman
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Castlefield
City - Issue 12
Campus News
The Oliver! Jnr spectacular
What an exciting time to be a Middle Schooler at Haileybury City! Our musical, Oliver! Jnr, was an amazing spectacle of talent and so many City students were on stage or in the audience to support their friends.
It was a wonderful community event, and I am so grateful to Philippa Bell and the Arts team who worked with our cast and crew for six months to ensure the show was a mighty success. The sell-out crowds loved every minute, and we congratulate every student who was part of the show.
Through this Arts experience, our City students developed persistence, collective capacity, teamwork and commitment, and it showcases the important work we are doing to develop excellence in every student’s character and contribution.
We are national dance champions!
Congratulations to our Years 5 and 6 girls and boys who were again crowned national dance champions in Adelaide. These students have been practising since the start of the year and they progressed from Regionals, to State and then to National competition.
Catherine McNamara was thrilled to share the news that the students put on their best performance ever at the Nationals and were awarded the gold medal. The important lessons of tenacity and determination were learned by all and the added challenge of a bouncy beach ball as a prop just added to the focus that was required.
We thank Catherine McNamara for her hard work in leading the coaching team and in coordinating the many rehearsals required to perform at such a high level. I am told that when the results were announced, the parents screamed more than the students, such was their delight!
Early Learning Centre
Putting literacy in action
Reception children have started the Jolly Phonics program that explores letter-sound relationships. The children have been introduced to the initial sounds of s, a, t, p, i and n and have had experiences to consolidate their knowledge of these letters and their sounds.
Our literacy program involves songs, actions and games to foster children’s love of literacy. By making learning fun and interactive, the children stay engaged and motivated, and this naturally develops their literacy skills. Over the term, children will continue to be introduced to various letters and their sounds.
Numbers add up at Inside Out court
The Pre-Prep children have worked together at the Inside Out court to develop their ability to recognise numbers. As a team, the children sorted out multiples of 10 and then consolidated their skip counting to 100. The children were then further challenged by skip counting backwards from 100.
It was wonderful for the children to embed their numeracy skills out in the community. They will continue to be provided with opportunities to develop their skip counting and numeral recognition skills within the classroom.
Junior School
Celebrating the Arts in house
On Tuesday, 8 August, City’s Junior School students enthusiastically joined in the highly anticipated annual House Arts event. The occasion was filled with creativity and talent as students showcased their musical prowess by performing a series of ‘House-coloured songs’.
The captivating line-up included lively renditions of George Ezra’s Green Green Grass, Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes, Split Enz’s I See Red, and Joni Mitchell's Big Yellow Taxi.
What made these performances even more special was the fact that each song was infused with unique choreography.
Congratulations to Elliott house on their win and thank you to Jacqueline Gough and the JS staff for their enthusiastic support of our House event.
STEM Week is a hit!
This year, Haileybury’s STEM Week coincided with National Science Week and explored the theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. At City Campus, Junior School students engaged in exciting activities and events including STEM puzzles, straw rocket, binary bracelets or straw rollercoaster making in Science lessons, the Junior School Science Fair and a Mad About Science incursion.
Our students explored and made the most of all the exciting opportunities STEM Week had to offer.
Middle School
Innovation and future industries
STEM Week from Monday, 14 August to Friday, 18 August brought some great activities to the Middle School. The Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme embraced the advancement in technology in all industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), which was celebrated at the STEM-themed Middle School Assembly.
There were numerous activities for the students including a Catapult Contest led by STEM Captains, Krish Vohra (Year 8) and Amisha Singh (Year 8). There was also a computer science showcase, AI art competition, Rocket League eSports trials, paper plane competition and daily STEM challenges.
Thank you to the Head of STEM Programs at City, Caleb Street, for his expertise and passion that made the week so enriching and enjoyable.
A passion for Music and Art
On Friday, 18 August, the Year 5 boys experienced a tour of the National Gallery of Victoria and the Vault. Our budding artists’ visit to the oldest and most frequented gallery in Australia further developed the students’ love and appreciation of art.
They were also privy to a special school performance of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Hamer Hall. This complements the Year 5 Band Program where students can learn to play a concert band instrument which culminates with a performance for families.
Our Year 5 girls were treated to this wonderful excursion and program last semester. We look forward to the Year 5 boys also performing with skill and confidence at the end of the semester.
Developing historians
The Year 7 students visited the National Gallery of Victoria and the Hellenic Museum on Friday, 18 August to take part in workshops exploring ancient societies and the history of art. The students were inspired by their experiences at the gallery and museum and through using the digital resources.
The boys and girls saw artefacts that developed their critical historical skills, led to some inspiring personal investigations, unpacked historical and archaeological inquiries, and lifted history off the page.
Caroline Merrick
Head of City
Haileybury Parents & Friends City (HPF City)
A meeting of minds
On Monday, 31 July we held the HPFC Social Representatives and Community Meeting and heard from the Head of Campus and Head of Senior School. They shared some of the great things our kids do every day at City, as well as the many opportunities available to them. We also discussed upcoming events for 2023.
We have released a survey on the myHaileybury app about the Second-Hand Uniform pop-up shop. It would be great if you can spend five minutes providing your thoughts in relation to how the pop-up shop will best serve the Haileybury City community.
As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us.
Have a great fortnight.
Melissa Fisher
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends City
Darwin - Issue 12
Campus News
Haileybury Rendall School (HRS) will bring the first private online school to the Northern Territory next year. The arrival of Haileybury Pangea will make HRS the only school in the Top End to offer three choices of schooling — day, boarding and online.
After receiving approval from the government, Haileybury Pangea is preparing to welcome its first students from across the Northern Territory to their online classrooms in 2024.
We are thrilled to receive the government’s approval to bring Haileybury Pangea to the Top End. This means that families in the Northern Territory can now choose for their children to attend Haileybury Rendall School as a day student or as a boarder, or they can remain at home and learn online.
Some parents may even choose to do a combination of both, with their children studying online from Years 5 to 9 and then boarding for their final years of schooling.
Families and students should have this choice. The traditional classroom, school timetable and hours don’t suit every child. Haileybury Pangea gives families and their children a wider choice so they can find an education pathway that best suits their needs. It will allow students across the Northern Territory to tap into brilliant teaching resources and an internationally recognised and award-winning school, and be able to learn from anywhere in the Territory.
Haileybury Pangea is specifically developed for self-motivated, academically driven students in Years 5 to 12 and offers a full Australian curriculum and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in Years 10 to 12, so students may attain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
It also offers co-curricular and pastoral programs that are delivered entirely online.
Enrolments are now being taken across the Northern Territory, including for students living in remote and very remote areas and for highly focused students who prefer the independence that comes with online learning.
Many young people living in very remote areas want to receive a high-quality education, but they don’t want to leave their home and community. Being able to learn from Haileybury Pangea’s brilliant teachers should not depend on where you live.
We will bring you further updates about this exciting development as they arise.
Andrew McGregor
Principal, Haileybury Rendall School
Edrington - Issue 12
Campus News
A standing ovation for The Wizard of Oz
Congratulations to every student and staff member who contributed to the remarkable success of our recent production of The Wizard of Oz.
During three sold-out performances, their dedication, creativity and hard work shone on stage and produced a spellbinding and entertaining show. The magic they brought to life reflects their outstanding talents and teamwork. Well done, everyone!
Balloon powered rockets for STEM Week
STEM Week was a great success for students from ELC to Middle School. ELC students made balloon powered rockets, Junior School created rubber-band cars, and Middle School students enjoyed some Wizz Fizz making.
Students also participated in photography and essay competitions and Homeroom quiz challenges. The week fostered plenty of learning, excitement and exploration.
Early Learning Centre
Playing with loose parts
The loose parts play theory is based on the idea that when children are presented with a collection of small objects or loose parts, they have more opportunities to be creative as they rearrange, redesign and tinker with the parts and create patterns and new objects as they go. Children collect bits and bobs and bring them together to create something new.
When we talk about loose parts play in an educational or more structured setting, it is about giving children more of these opportunities to explore and develop their innate creativity. Loose part resources stimulate:
- independence as children get the freedom to explore different materials autonomously
- language development as children communicate ideas and knowledge with their peers, educators, parents and carers
- creative thinking, problem-solving, curiosity and abstract thinking skills as children explore materials and discover new ways of playing with them
- fine motor skills as children pick up, hold and manipulate materials in multiple ways
- collaboration, sharing and belonging as children interact with others engaged in the play
- increasing physical play and activity and gross motor skills as children move and transfer their creations and use them in more imaginative play.
Junior School
Junior School Leaders for Semester 2
We would like to congratulate our 2023 Semester 2 Junior School Captains, House Captains and Assembly Captain. We are sure they will do a wonderful job in their leadership roles.
Junior School Captains: Saung-Yatti Naing (Year 4) and Alvin Yu (Year 4)
House Captains:
Anderson: Dylan Johnson (Year 4) and Akein Sumansekera (Year 4)
Campbell: Anna Borg (Year 4) and Chase Fairbairn (Year 4)
Reynolds: Tiana Fernando (Year 4) and Flynn Morrison (Year 4)
Thompson: Minuki Nanayakkara (Year 4) and William Griffiths (Year 4)
Assembly Captain: Jivraj Singh (Year 4)
Chicks in Year 1
Our Year 1 students’ Science Unit this term is called Watch It Grow. Students have been studying the life cycle of different animals and experienced this up close in the classroom with meal worms and chicks.
It has been very exciting to watch the chicks hatch from their eggs and turn into cute fluffy animals. Our Year 1s have enjoyed holding them and watching them grow!
Middle School
It is hard to believe that we are over half-way through Term 3. With so many events and activities, the students have been keeping themselves very busy.
The Middle School’s production of The Wizard of Oz was enchanting! From the captivating performances by our talented students to the dazzling set designs that brought the Land of Oz to life, every moment was a testament to the dedication and creativity of our young actors and production team.
The audience was transported down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the cowardly Lion and shared their journey of friendship, courage and self-discovery. The resounding applause and smiles from the audience reflected the hard work and passion poured into this production. The Wizard of Oz was an unforgettable Middle School musical experience.
This week is Book Week, and the students are looking forward to the authors’ talks and activities arranged by our library team. Our Middle School students will hear from Adam Wallace and Jack Heath.
Jeanette Rawlings
Head of Edrington (Berwick)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Edrington (HPFE)
Hello Edrington!
Congratulations to the Middle School production team, cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz! What a fabulous show! A very special thanks to our HPFE volunteers Kate, Gorica, Anushika and Nadine for helping Tracy and I sell show bags. We are so thankful for the time and dedication of our community.
We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Rita Lettieri to the committee as our new Finance Officer. Di has officially said goodbye to her long-standing role as our official ledger balancer. Thanks, Di, for your hard work and dedication to the team. We are very lucky though, as we will still see Di at the uniform shop.
Every Wednesday you will find Di and Kelly at the SHUS from 8.15 am to 10.45 am. The SHUS is always looking for an extra hand, so if you have an hour to spare on a Wednesday to help Di and Kelly, please email them.
Kerry Ilic & Tracy Day
HPFE Presidents
Hpfe@haileybury.vic.edu.au
Newlands - Issue 12
Campus News
1,000 paper cranes
In an effort to put an end to WWII, America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in Japan. Thousands of people died and many, many others became sick years later due to exposure to radiation from the atomic bomb.
One girl, Sadako Sasaki, was two-years-old when the bomb was dropped. At the age of 11, she developed leukemia from the radiation, and while she was in hospital receiving treatment, she endeavoured to fold 1,000 paper cranes as the ancient belief was that if you folded 1,000 cranes your wish would come true.
Today in Hiroshima there is a monument to Sadako. The Children’s Peace Monument is in Peace Park and schools and community groups from all over the world send 1,000 paper cranes to remember those who died and were affected by the atomic bomb. The cranes also symbolise the hope for peace in our world.
This year, Haileybury Newlands folded 4,000 cranes to send to Hiroshima. Full credit to all our students for contributing to this symbolic gesture.
Newlands Concert Band tunes up
The Newlands Concert Band will perform at the Victorian School Music Festival at the Hawthorn Arts Centre on Wednesday, 30 August. They are participating in the Junior Concert Band Section from 9.30 am until 11.30 am.
Newlands Concert Band is run by David Robinson and comprises 41 Middle School brass, percussion and woodwind students. At the 2022 VSMF, the band achieved gold and the adjudicator marked them as outstanding in their rhythm, presentation and technique.
Parents are very welcome to attend and can also watch live streaming of this event here.
Haileybury International School Tianjin (HIST) study tour visit
Students from our Tianjin campus visited Newlands Campus on Wednesday, 9 August. It has been a long time since we had any visiting students from our China campus, so it was exciting to welcome 32 students from Years 3 to 8.
The students, accompanied by their teachers, spent the day at Newlands and joined many of our classes. Each visitor had a buddy for the day and there were many warm welcomes as our students enthusiastically took them on a school tour and introduced their friends. The Chinese students attended classes throughout the day and some even played in the Year 5-6 soccer match in the afternoon.
The Chinese students thoroughly enjoyed their day at Newlands campus while making new friends and memories. It was great to see our students using English mixed with some Chinese that they have learned. The teachers from our Tianjin campus extended a warm invitation for us to visit them in the future. This experience expanded our students’ international perspectives and hopefully, they will visit our Haileybury Tianjin campus one day.
Early Learning Centre
Building resilience and a growth mindset
An updated version of the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia is currently being implemented in early learning centres across the country and there is increased emphasis around resilience and a focus on supporting children to develop a growth mindset.
A growth mindset and resilience are incredibly important within the early years age group as it supports children to problem solve and engage confidently in the world around them.
While it is our instinct as parents to not want to see our children face disappointment, it is important that children are equipped with the skills to bounce back when facing challenges.
We encourage families to visit the Raising Children website that contains a wealth of knowledge on how you can support resilience in children from the ages of 3 to 8.
Connections beyond the ELC
A sense of belonging is fostered by the connections that children make to each other, to their educators and to the environment around them.
Throughout the year, children within the ELC are provided with multiple opportunities to connect to the wider Haileybury community. For a number of years, the ELC have thoroughly enjoyed visits from Haileybury Senior School students undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. This year, a number of students have undertaken their volunteer hours in the ELC, and they have built connections with children in Reception and Pre-Prep.
These interactions build on our youngest children’s social, emotional and language development, and they see wonderful examples of leadership and excellence from our Senior School students.
Junior School
Cyber Safety Incursion
Junior School students will have an interactive presentation from the Cyber Safety Project educators as part of their Wellbeing Unit in Term 3.
The Cyber Safety curriculum focuses on four key values: Responsibility, Integrity, Strength and Empathy, and three key themes of Security, Safety and Wellbeing. The incursion is an exciting way to start the unit in Wellbeing.
Remember our parent cyber safety webinar
A reminder of the upcoming parent webinar for Junior School on Wednesday, 30 August at 7.00 pm which is presented by the Cyber Safety Project.
You can register now here.
Out of this world science excursion
Recently, Grade 4 had an exciting excursion to Scienceworks that was out of this world! In a Melbourne Planetarium show, students embarked on an extraordinary journey into space and explored the phenomenon of the four seasons and how seasons differ at various places on Earth.
Observing the Sun’s path and Earth’s tilt, students learnt the science behind day and night, and participated in an immersive exhibition that allowed them to discover light and sound. An unforgettable adventure at Scienceworks!
Middle School
Calling all MiniMasterChefs
Calling all aspiring young chefs! Join us every Monday night at 5.30 pm for the Haileybury MiniMasterChef cooking on Zoom. Our culinary creativity knows no bounds!
This virtual cooking class is a sizzling pot of inspiration, where students can use a sprinkling of their imagination and stir up delicious dishes with the guidance of Tania Rigg. Learn the secrets of the kitchen while fostering a love of food. Grab your aprons and get ready to whisk, chop and sauté your way to cooking greatness, all in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Teaching children how to cook is more than just a fun activity, it’s a valuable skill that will serve them well throughout their lives as they learn to follow recipes, measure ingredients, understand flavours and experiment with new dishes.
If your children are eager to get their hands dirty in the kitchen and you would like a night off cooking, you might like to sign them up to Haileybury MiniMasterChef.
Girls relish sporting success
Congratulations to Jessica Cook (Year 8) who earned a place in the Southern Metro Interleague AFLW team. She was scouted for the tryouts and survived a tough 10-week training program that saw her be the only person from her local team to make the Interleague. Well done, Jess!
Zara Tiepermann (Year 6) has qualified as the goalie for the U15 Victorian State Lacrosse Team 'Ice' which competes against other Australian state teams in Ballarat during the September school holidays. Zara started playing lacrosse at six years old and, now aged 12, she is the youngest member of the Victorian team. We wish Zara all the best for the competition.
High School Musical Jr
Please join us Wednesday, 30 or Thursday, 31 August for the High School Musical Jr Concert. Tickets still available, get in quick, seats are selling fast!
Book your tickets here.
Mark Harrop
Acting Head of Newlands (Keysborough)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough (HPFK)
Special events for Term 3
Please put these dates in your diary and let us know if you can volunteer:
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Tuesday, 29 August
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ELC Father's Day Stall
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Thursday, 31 August
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Father's Day Stall
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Thursday, 7 September
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HPFK AGM
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Monday, 11 September
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Very Special Kids BBQ
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Lenice Norris
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough
Old Haileyburians Association - Issue 12
Hearts on Fire
This is a must networking event for all Year 12 Haileybury Girls, designed by Haileybury Girls!
Recent Haileybury alumnae are looking forward to sharing the tips and tricks of transitioning to university that they wish they knew in Year 12. Join us on Thursday, 31 August from 5.00 pm to 6:30 pm in Gadsden Pavilion.
Booking now here.
A must read
Congratulations to Jess Abraham (OH 2018) who has published her first book in partnership with Mandy Money, an organisation run by Barbara Van Der Merwe (OH 2015). Thriving in the Deep End is a handbook to help high school students around Australia transition to post-school life.
“It’s filled with advice and resources I wish I had access to as a high school graduate,” says Jess. “The book was borne out of all the lessons I learnt in my first few years post-school. It aims to help graduating high school students after school and to prepare them for work, for job interviews, to help them discover their identity, to save and invest their money, and to maintain a mentally healthy and balanced life. I’m really proud of this book and truly believe it is a great companion for any Year 11 or 12, or recent high school graduate.”
To purchase your copy of Thriving in the Deep End, please click here.
Fabulous effort, Jess and Barbara!
Jess will be one of the special alumnae speakers at the inaugural Hearts on Fire Year 12 Girls event.
Upcoming Events
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Monday, 21 August - Friday, 25 August
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OHA Week
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Thursday, 24 August
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OHA Generations Breakfast Keysborough campus
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Friday, 25 August
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Class of 1993 30 Year Reunion
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Friday, 8 September
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Adelaide Chapter dinner
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Thursday, 14 September
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Canberra Chapter dinner
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Friday, 22 September
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OHA Golf Day
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Further information about all upcoming OHA events can be found here.
Kylie Phillips
Development Office Operations Lead
Pangea - Issue 12
Campus News
Our Curious Minds Program expands
Term 3 has brought an expansion of the Curious Minds program at Haileybury Pangea due to plenty of student interest. We have recently seen the launch of Debating and Model United Nations programs, led by Chris McCullough, along with the Digitech Explorers Club with Geoff Orton.
It has been fantastic to see students connecting across year levels through their similar interests. We thank Damien Meunier for his work to coordinate this program across Haileybury.
Years 10–12 Wellbeing Program
In Term 3, during tutorial classes, students in Years 10–12 will hear from a range of guest presenters on topics related to safety and wellbeing, including:
- Safe partying
- Body image
- Cyber safety and image-based abuse
- One-punch attacks
- Financial education
These sessions are designed to be relevant to students and to support them to make good decisions for their own wellbeing and safety. We are proud that Haileybury Pangea students are part of Haileybury’s renowned student wellbeing program.
Joanna Baker
Head of Campus
Senior School - Issue 12
Campus News
Hard work ahead in Term 3
Term 3 is always a time for hard work and consolidation of pre-existing knowledge, as students move towards the completion of the curriculum in each of their subjects.
The VCE trial examinations will be in Weeks 8 and 9. All School Assessed Coursework (SACs) for Units 3 and 4 studies will be completed by Week 8. This allows teachers and students to focus on revision and examination practice throughout the September break and the early weeks of Term 4.
Limos at Leonda by the Yarra
The highly anticipated Year 11 Semi-Formal unfolded on Thursday, 10 August at Leonda by the Yarra — a brilliant venue and the focus of celebrations by over 400 students. Many arrived in stunning fashion via limos and were warmly welcomed by the familiar faces of their teachers.
Students were eager to unwind, and it was not long before the atmosphere was taken over by action on the electrifying dance floor — the DJ kept the crowd on their feet all night long. All students were dressed to the nines but were not afraid to showcase a spectacular array of dance moves.
Time seemed to fly by as the students relaxed, enjoyed each other’s company and appreciated the venue’s delicious canapés. Photographers captured the moments in time with friends.
The night came to a close in celebratory style with fun awards organised by the Year 11 student representatives who engaged the whole cohort to vote for the icons of the night. Awards ranged from best dressed to most likely to win Olympic gold and all award recipients received a certificate from their peers.
A massive thank you to everyone who made the evening enjoyable, especially the great support of the teaching staff on the night. Semi-Formal was definitely a night to remember and a taste of what awaits us next year.
Tilly Thomas (Year 11) and Locklyn Luu (Year 11)
A Journey of Reconciliation at Haileybury Rendall School
On a blustery Sunday evening, five Haileybury students and two staff departed the Melbourne winter for the sunny climes of the Northern Territory. The purpose of this expedition? A reconciliation and cultural tour to learn from, and develop, a greater connection to Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin and its students. As we stepped onto the plane, we had no idea just how much this expedition would reshape our perception of indigenous culture and foster a greater understanding of the reconciliation.
Our initiation began with a tour of Darwin followed by an afternoon at Berry Springs, a local aquatic gem that transcended mere natural beauty. Imbued with cultural significance, this water hole transported us into the rich tapestry of indigenous history and tradition. The prospect of swimming in warm 33-degree water, while our friends and family froze back in Melbourne, also warmed us in other ways!
Our first day culminated with a pivotal moment as we were greeted at Casuarina Beach by Trent, a venerable Larrakia local, who graced us with a saltwater ceremony. The setting sun and the rhythmic waves became a conduit for unity and respect, fostering a profound bond between our group and the land itself. It was humbling to be welcomed in such a solemn way and we deeply thank Trent for this!
Over the next few days, we were very lucky to take part in a host of NAIDOC Week festivities at Haileybury Rendall School. These included staff vs student events, NAIDOC trivia competitions and cultural engagements put on by staff and students at HRS. Notable amongst these was an awe-inspiring red flag dance performed by some of the Indigenous boarders that was intricately woven with ancestral narratives. The dance conveyed their profound connection to their heritage and left an indelible imprint on our collective consciousness.
During the school day we donned our summer uniforms, a wonderful change from the winter ones we were used to back in Melbourne, and joined in classes with our Haileybury Rendall counterparts. Engaging in shared classes with HRS students and the amalgamation of our distinct backgrounds enriched the learning process and underscored the potential of education to foster cross-cultural understanding.
It was wonderful to witness a school so far from ours, with students wearing the same uniform, taking the same classes and behaving as we would. Sitting in the Year 12 common room at HRS felt as if we were back at Keysborough on a Tuesday afternoon, making jokes and writing chemistry formulas on the board while we all tried to solve the daily riddle Mr Cavnoudias left for us.
After school we explored the many wonders that Darwin had to offer including Crocosaurus Cove, the Esplanade with its solemn war memorial, a tour of the city centre, and Darwin’s Museum and Art Gallery where we were lucky to explore the newly opened NATSIAA (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards) exhibition.
After such whirlwind days we were more than happy to retire to the boarding houses to relax. This space acted as a wonderful cultural convergence point. By interacting with students from the most remote regions of Australia’s outback and various other nations, our camaraderie echoed the essence of reconciliation and bridged our dissimilarities through shared experiences.
Our immersion in indigenous culture was epitomised during our final evening at HRS by a bush tucker dinner. This tantalised our palates and unveiled the profound ties between sustenance and cultural heritage. As we sat before Dewarra Boarding House on blankets and bean bags, we stuffed our faces with platefuls of crocodile, buffalo, kangaroo and barramundi.
This wonderful evening was capped off by heading to Cullen Bay to witness one of the most majestic gifts Darwin has to offer — the sunset. The sky transformed into a spectrum of colours and we were all transfixed by this moment of natural beauty.
Throughout this cultural and reconciliation tour, we emerged with an enriched perspective on indigenous culture. From our saltwater welcome to witnessing the red flag dance and exploring Darwin’s wonderful natural tapestry, each experience galvanized our collective commitment to unity in diversity. This trip fortified our resolve to embrace reconciliation and to foster a future of mutual respect and understanding.
Many thanks must go to Mr Cavnoudias and Ms Hawxwell for leading us in such an amazing experience. What we have learned on this tour will stay with us for life. We cannot wait to take what we have learned from this experience and use it to build our reconciliation efforts back in Melbourne. We highly recommend a visit to Darwin and Haileybury Rendall School — it is a fantastic place to visit and one we are sure to return to soon.
Rebecca Allen (Year 12), Gemma Hughes (Year 12), Mia Leys (Year 12), Loic Lombardo (Year 12) and Sam Shinsky (Year 12)
International Biology Olympiad
Talented young biologist and Year 12 Haileybury student, James Johnson, has received a gold medal at the International Biology Olympiad – the only Australian in the national team of four to win the award! It is the first gold medal in 14 years to be won by an Australian attending the event. The last time Australia won gold was during the pandemic in a virtual version of the IBO.
The International Biology Olympiad brings together the most gifted high school biology students from around the world, each of them passionate about biology and with the potential to become part of the next generation of leading scientists. Well done, James!
Congratulations Tommy Lane
Congratulations to Tommy Lane (Year 12) who was a Bronze Medalist in the 1500m men’s freestyle event at the recent Youth Commonwealth Games in Trinidad Tobago.
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal
Head of Senior Schools
Sport Report - Issue 12
Charlie remains in top place
Charlie Steen (Year 11) competed in his 3rd National Athletics Championships in Queensland where he represented Victoria in the U18 Hammer Throw. His 41.66m throw earned him 12th place and reflects a high level of performance and consistency at the top end of the sport in Australia. Congratulations, Charlie!
Basketball champs win the National Junior Classics
Evan Jiang (Year 7) at Keysborough plays for the U14.1 Dandenong Rangers basketball team and at the weekend his team won the U14 National Junior Classics Championship. They were undefeated 6–0. Essentially, they are the best U14 team in Australia right now.
Dance Star and School Aerobics State Champions take home gold
Over two weekends earlier in the year, more than 200 aerobics and dance students from Years 5 to 12 competed in the 2023 Dance Star and School Aerobics State Championships.
Haileybury enjoyed some wonderful weekends competing against many schools, dance schools and aerobics clubs in large and competitive sections. Both sports require a huge amount of dedication, time and effort by all so that each routine can be perfected.
On stage the students were amazing, giving their all and representing Haileybury wonderfully.
Of the 33 Haileybury dance teams and soloists competing at State Finals, 31 qualified for the National Championships in Adelaide. Our Years 5 and 6 girls and boys were crowned national dance champions and brought home the gold medal. We congratulate all athletes on doing their very best.
Cycling talent pipeline for Olly
Olly Clements (Year 11) has been invited to join a talent pipeline camp for the professional Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Continental cycling team, Novo Nordisk. This is a team of type 1 diabetic athletes that competes in international cycling just one tier below the calibre of the Tour de France. They regularly race with these teams across the world and some of the riders have represented their country at the Commonwealth Games.
The talent camp is a global search for the next pro riders. In total, 20 riders aged between 16 and 20 are selected based on their results from a series of exercises and events completed online over a weekend. Olly did this in April and has just received confirmation of his success.
The camp is in Pisa during the school holidays and Olly will be with professional riders from around the world and a medical and support team. Getting into this camp was one of Olly’s goals for this year and he is super proud of achieving it. An amazing effort, Olly!
Sean Allcock
Director of Haileybury Sport
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Haileybury acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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