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January 2018 1. January GAZETTE
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From the
of the Headmaster
T
he arrival of a new Headmaster to any school can be a
time of nervous anxiety – what is he like, where will he
take us, what is his vision for the School, is he nice?
This is a natural response for any community that is heavily
invested in their school, and The King’s School is of all schools,
heavily invested! We are wonderfully tribal! We are passionate,
committed, enthused, and then some! As Australia’s oldest
independent school, we are one of the very few whose
community can claim, with genuine and heartfelt sadness, to
have shed blood for the freedom of our country, from the Boer
War to the Great War through to the present day. We are King’s!
Our uniform is beyond fashion and our cadets beyond
extra-curricular interest, for they symbolise who we are. Our
Kingsmen are those who are prepared to live their lives for
the sake of others, those who plead the cause of the widow
and the fatherless. Our heritage is both proud and respected,
and our future is both hopeful and optimistic. Why would any
Headmaster want, let alone try, to change who we are or
where we are going? We are King’s!
This Headmaster is deeply humbled to have been called to serve
as the 20th Headmaster of The King’s School. For while my
journey began with Trinity Grammar School as both a student
and teacher, my arrival at The King’s School more than 30 years
later has been a wonderful homecoming. Our Antipodean heart
of being comfortable outdoors, outback, in the boardroom,
on the sporting field, in the operating theatre, in Buckingham
Palace, on the Shanghai Stock Market, or on a sheep station,
resonates wonderfully with my own. We are King’s.
My role as Headmaster of The King’s School is not to change
who we are or where we are going, but to give clarity to that
which we have always been, as we aspire to take our place as
one of the world’s leading schools. In this global century, the
world is becoming increasingly dependent on food security,
water security, energy security and cyber-security. With two of
the top five exports of Australia being food and education, The
King’s School is uniquely placed to be an educational thought
leader in both food security and international education. Our
doctors, lawyers, scientists, builders, graziers, merchants,
clerics, musicians and plumbers are all uniquely placed as
global thought leaders to understand and contribute to the
unique offerings of the Australian economy for this global
century. We are King’s.
My commitment as Headmaster is to pursue our mission to
be a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding
impact for the good of society through its students, and by the
quality of its teaching and leadership in education. Thus, it is
our Antipodean heart, nurtured in the context of our Christian
community, that draws upon our deep history of regional
Australia and, together with our proven Australian innovation,
reaches forward in a spirit of Global Entrepreneurship to take
hold of the opportunities afforded by this global century as we
seek to make an outstanding impact for the good of a global
society. We are King’s!
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May God continue
to bless The King’s
School as a Christian
community of thought
leadership seeking to
make an outstanding
impact for the good of a
global society in need.
We are the King’s!
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Yet, this is only possible because of the very meaning for being. For while it was
foundation laid by those who have been King William IV, who by royal edict began
before us – our Old Boys, our families, our journey as The King’s School in
our staff and community. We have always 1831, it is the King of kings who sustains
been King’s, from our very inception in us and empowers us to live lives of
1831 through to the present to become service and excellence for the sake of
recognised by some as Australia’s most others through to 2070 and beyond. The
prominent school. However, rather than challenges faced by our world are not
simply eschew this elitist accolade, it merely scientific challenges but human
has always been our Christian vision for challenges. Whether climate change,
humanity, one that is inclusive, egalitarian, famine or terrorism, it is people such as
faithful and hopeful in Christ that has our King’s men who will bring scientific
guided and directed our purposefulness competency shaped by a Christian
and intentionality to ensure that Kingsmen vision for humanity to a world in need.
always aspire to being their very best for This is true thought leadership, and this
the sake of others. And so it is through is the thought leadership of the King’s
our humility in Christ that Kingsmen have men. May God continue to bless The
everything to live for but nothing to prove. King’s School as a Christian community
We are King’s. of thought leadership seeking to make
an outstanding impact for the good of a
So where to from here? As the King’s global society in need. We are the King’s!
men, we must hold true to the One who
gives us our very breath for life and our Tony George | Headmaster
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A Year in 2017 has been less
about change and more
Transition about evolution. The
transition - a once in a
Less Change, generation event at The
King’s School -
More Evolution is complete.
M
any if not most of our community Governor recorded that he was astounded by the volume of
commenced 2017 with considerable boys from one school.
anticipation and curiosity for what might
lie ahead for our school. The incubation period for Two of our senior boys effected a rescue of a motorist in life
our new Headmaster was not insignificant and the threatening circumstances on their way home from school.
Hawkes Era required an apt and joyful celebration. Eschewing safety they performed CPR on the motorist
for more than twenty minutes and continued to assist
Change seemed imminent. Yet upon reflection, Paramedics even after they arrived. Tim Sampson and
we have achieved transition with less change and Angus Gall received commendations for their bravery from
with more evolution. The purpose and functions of NSW Ambulance acknowledging their selfless work.
the School – academic excellence and character
development – have remained resolute and steadfast. In the Cadet Corps, Senior Cadets took it upon themselves
to manage and rebuild Camp infrastructure as violent storms
Our 2016 academic results are documented as swept through the Pokolbin Ranges in the days before the
being among the best ever. The Sydney Morning Corps arrived. Compacting a week long experience into five
Herald HSC League Tables ranked King’s as 30th in days was a challenge, but the Corps showed grit and persisted.
NSW. Our NAPLAN results across all age groups
were stronger than they have ever been. University In Drama, Michael Terzo and Melody Beck conceived
matriculation was as high as it has ever been. Our and premiered A Fleeting Night’s Dream, a melding of
Teaching and Learning is exceptional. Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the music of
Fleetwood Mac, where Big Big Love met I love thee not in a
Andy Cai, our Dux of the School achieved a 99.95 70’s disco romp. It was our own ‘World Premiere’ right here at
ATAR; was a NSW Board of Studies ‘All Rounder’ King’s. The musical ran for two highly successful weeks. The
having achieved 90 marks or above in 10 HSC units production was exacting for all involved, but the results were
and did so having come through the School’s English more than worthy.
as a Second Language program. What is not so well
known about Andy is that he was accepted to read Our senior cricketers returned from a successful UK tour to
Engineering as an undergraduate at Christ College play some of the most positive cricket seen at schoolboy
Cambridge commencing in September 2017. level, resulting in a stunning GPS premiership.
In 2017 we took in our largest intake ever across all And then came the farewell to the Hawkes family. Twenty
entry points of the School. We have close to a full house years of faithful service was honoured by the School
in Boarding, and we have a completely full house at the community as the Hawkes Scholarship appeal was launched.
Preparatory school. The demand for entry - the want to Over $200,000 was raised in a single day, adding enough to
aspire to a King’s School education - is robust. the Hawkes’ family’s own contribution to ensure that we have
a new scholarship in perpetuity.
Stephen Edwards – fondly known to all as ‘Rev’, took
the reins as our Deputy Headmaster. How grand it Many came forward to speak in recognition of Tim Hawkes’
was to see one of our own thrive almost immediately contribution to the education landscape, as well as to King’s.
upon commencing the role. With Stephen, came a The farewell events were marked by a very strong sense of
clue that we weren’t about to experience change, but gratitude to Tim and Jane for the legacy they created in their
we were about to evolve. time here. The speeches, the music, the sense of occasion
of their final day - the Passing Out Parade followed - by the
In character development, we had the largest ever community farewell in the Sports Centre, were of the highest
cohort of Gold Duke of Edinburgh recipients, over standard. The accolades were worthy and heartstrings were
50 students successful in their endeavours. The sufficiently grasped to make all aware that we were in a once
in a generation moment.
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In July, Tony and Jen George arrived in a wave of the future. He challenged all of us to see ourselves as tribes
anticipation and interest. The Commissioning Service, held within our own village. The plan for the future would be
at the School and not at St Andrew’s Cathedral, brought shared and affirmed by all within the village. Not so much the
many visitors from the world and Australia over. Touchstones start of an era as the continuation of a journey.
to history occurred as Rev Dr Grant Bell led his second
commissioning service as Chaplain, earning himself a The National Boys’ Education Conference was better
footnote in the history of the School. The Archbishop’s than it has ever been. Mark Donaldson VC as key note
humour, a recalcitrant bible, the Choir’s soaring voices speaker, among so many high quality presentations, took
and a very natural, very self-effacing speech from the new the conference to a whole new level. A new schedule, a
Headmaster. Finally, the student body bid the Georges new format and the ability to deliver continuing professional
welcome with a School war cry: heartfelt, loud and glorious. development across the realm of educational foci makes the
NBEC one of the most valuable Educational Conferences in
The signs were subtle. The appearance of the School Arms Australasia.
on the back wall of Futter Hall for the first time. Participation
of students and staff of Tudor House as well as the Our community turned out in record numbers for Kingsfest,
Preparatory School. Council, Foundation and Futter Park Homecoming and Roundup functions. A new partnership
Trustees all under one roof. Our new Headmaster persuaded with Akubra saw our two brands create opportunities that our
the boys to become leaders in thought within his first major community not merely embraces, but apparently adores.
address to them. The community gathered in its entirety and
seemed unified. This was not so much a sense of change, KINGSCAST - our first venture into digital communications
but a sense of how things should be. appeared. The process of introducing Tony George and
family to our wider community is made somewhat easier
Our Rugby season progressed with hope and if the game as the breadth and depth of technology allows many in our
against TSC in the second round had five more minutes, a community, but more especially those in remote locations and
championship may have manifested. It was the closest of those enjoying life after their King’s experience, to meet our
calls, but not to be. new man.
The School Executive team was expanded to include Anni As Year 12 departed, the Headmaster reminded us that
Sandwell, our new Head of School at Tudor. We had our “a King’s education was a gift, and the value of a King’s
first female executive. More fresh faces as Chris Bradbury education is priceless. We can’t actually put a value on it
replaced the retired Rob Chandler and Josh Hoogland and because the extent to which we are able to influence and
Matthew Pickering also took their places. lead the world with the kind of humanity we aspire to has
been exemplified with our own following of our Lord.” This is
Right from the start, the new Headmaster stated he wanted not new thinking. This is the way the King’s experience of the
a conversation with the School community about its views many who have gone before should be affirmed.
of the future. He challenged the executive to think about
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As Term 4 began, it became apparent
that some notable members of the
leadership of the School, at Executive
and at Governance levels, has been
Right from the start,
teaching community would retire at
the end of the year. Over 100 years of
challenged by the Headmaster to
consider the shape of the School for
the new Headmaster
service between our Registrar, Bruce the 21st century. We have been asked stated he wanted a
Hilliard; Keith Bell and Marcia Parks to consider what makes us unique,
from our English Department, is noted and in the main that will come from our conversation with the
School community
and respected. A personal homage people, our community, our humanity.
is paid to Keith Bell, who taught the Thus we need to converse with and
author English in 1980 - one hopes
one’s grammar, syntax and narrative is
listen to our community. A major
research and survey project will test
about its views of the
all in order. our hopes, aspirations and initiatives.
This will lead to change. Affirmation of
future. He challenged
Our new body of Monitors is fewer than the King’s experience and the shape the executive to think
in previous years. This is new. But the of things to come has never been
effect is patent; the value of a Monitor’s considered on this scale before. Our about the future. He
badge and tie has risen. The position of tribes will speak and we will listen.
Monitor is not a right; it is to be earned. challenged all of us to
When it is earned, it comes with a price
- to lead by example, to serve others, to
2017 has been less about change and
more about evolution. The transition see ourselves as tribes
exemplify extravagant kindness. - a once in a generation event at The
King’s School - is complete.
within our own village.
As we close out 2017, the catalogue
of events of the School as described And when we have considered what
above reveals its excellence. For the needs to be done we will continue the
most part, that is not change. To do journey together. In a distinctly King’s
something we do, to continue to do it way - Fortiter et Fideliter.
well and seek better ways of doing it is
not change, it is evolution. We should Aaron Malouf
always evolve. Change, for all those Director of Development
still with anticipation, is coming. The
8 . GAZETTE | January
A Year in
Transition
Less Change,
More Evolution
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The new
Leadership
Team
T
wenty-Four students were
inducted as Monitors at the
beginning of Term 4 2017.
This is just over half the number from
the previous year as our aim was
to allow a greater focus on specific
areas. Each Monitor selected was
given a portfolio to oversee. The
House Captains set up a tem to
lead their House and other Monitors
lead teams to develop certain areas
in the School such as Academics,
Charity, the Christian Faith, Discipline,
International Students and the
Dining Room! Each Monitor has a
mentor who is there to support and
encourage him in his leadership. The
Monitors are taking a more proactive
approach in their roles and at each
assembly the School Captain or a
Monitor presents an aspect of their
work to the School.
It was an incredibly difficult task to
make the selection of Monitors to
be appointed, as there are many
outstanding young men from whom
to choose. For those boys who were
not selected, there are still many
opportunities for them to serve in
leadership around the School such as
a Vice-Captain in their House, a CUO
in the Cadets or a captain of their
music or sporting area. Our plan is to
also promote to the Monitorial team at
the end of each term, those boys who
have exhibited exceptional leadership.
Indeed, two boys were inducted to
this group on the last day of Term 4.
Ben Stewart (School Captain) and
Ben Peper (Vice-Captain) and their
team are to be congratulated on
the fine manner in which they have
started. As we begin to review our
development of leaders throughout
the School, the Monitors are setting a
strong example.
Rev Stephen Edwards
Deputy Headmaster
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National Boys’ Education Conference 12 . GAZETTE | January
T
he National Boys’ Education Conference the importance of developing discipline in the
is a biennial event organised by The character development of our young men.
King’s School that provides teachers
and academics with a unique opportunity to Professor Michael Anderson (University of
explore a range of interdisciplinary interests Sydney) has written extensively on transforming
centred on promoting research in boys’ schools through the 4Cs and highlighted the
education through keeping informed of best innovative linkages between the arts, play,
practice and considering future directions in and creativity and their potential to significantly
learning and teaching. With a particular focus improve learning, especially for boys.
on how boys learn best, we are committed to
raising crucial questions within the changing Mr Andrew Douch is an educational
nature of today’s learning environments. innovator who spoke about the rich tapestry
of innovative approaches for inspiring new
The Conference was held on 8-9 October and thinking about teaching effectively in a
included a stunning line up of speakers that technology-rich world.
provided staff and delegates with an invaluable
opportunity in professional learning. Keynote Combined with the keynote speakers, we
speakers included: had members of our staff combined with
educators around Australia and New Zealand
Professor Guy Claxton from King’s College, delivering powerful lightning sessions on
London who is a strong proponent of the their experiences in developing character,
interconnection between character education leadership, creativity and pedagogical
and engaged learning. He spoke about the innovation in classroom and in schools. These
importance of the individual as the designer, the presentations reinforced the need to look at
architect, and the curator of their own learning. both the practical and theoretical needs of
teachers in developing learning opportunities
Mr Mark Donaldson [VC] who is a trainer in boys’ education.
in the SAS and Assistant Manager NSW
State of Origin, delivered an outstanding Chris Bradbury
presentation on his personal experiences and Director of Teaching and Learning
13 . January GAZETTE January | GAZETTE . 13OnSTAGE
OnSTAGE is a set of performances selected by NESA representing top
dramatic performances in the State. This year we had ten performances
nominated, and of these, Lachlan Nye was selected. An impressive
achievement, given that only eight monologues from the 3000 HSC
performances are chosen for OnSTAGE. In addition the four boys from
A 4-Cable future were selected in reserve from the 4500 group performers.
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he 2017 HSC Drama cohort tribute to the hard work and talent of
consisted of 30 boys and each the boys.
of these participated in both
an individual and group presentation. Whether the boys are honing their
The variety of pieces showed the skills on the theatre stage or in the
depth and breadth of their talent and drama classroom (or both!), the
creativity and their performances were Drama Department takes great pride
very enthusiastically received by both in witnessing the flourishing dramatic
King’s audiences at our annual Curtain talents of the boys. We look forward
Call event and those from other to seeing Lachlan Nye perform in
schools. front of 2000 people this year at the
Seymour Centre in Broadway, waving
NESA also recognised the talent of the flag for the talent of Drama at The
the boys in awarding ten OnSTAGE King’s School!
nominations. Of the 30 HSC Drama
candidates, 20 of these scored a Michael Terzo
Band 6. Such recognition is a fitting Head of Drama
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hat started out as an overcast the trail at any one time. The start of their momentum throughout each lap.
November day with a forecast the race occurred without a hiccup, Rocky Trail Entertainment kept the timing
of heavy showers, saw only given that all riders had to enter into of the race in order while also providing
light rain fall in the end, keeping the single file at the entry to the trail. Our music and leader board updates to the
King’s track tacky and the riders cool. truly amazing facility at King’s, with a spectators.
Now in its fifth year the ‘King’s Classic’ race length of 3.8km, allowed riders to
has grown, bringing together local spread out over the trail and enjoy the There was a fantastic spread of
community, schools, families and Old many technical aspects of the course. winners competing in different
Boy friends. categories in the event. It was a
The race entrants varied in ability from fabulous day for competitors and the
With an impressive 281 registered novice through to national level riders many spectators alike.
riders either in teams or riding the ensuring there was a variety of speeds Chris Piper
2-hour endurance race as a solo rider, on the trail. Taking this into consideration Master in Charge
the track had some 143 entrants on all riders were able to pass and keep
16 . GAZETTE | JanuaryKING’S
MOUNTAIN BIKING
CLASSIC
It was a fabulous
day for competitors
and the many
spectators alike.
17 . January GAZETTE January | GAZETTE . 17CHINA TOUR On 16 September, almost 30 Kingsmen arose from their beds to embark on what was to be a trip of a life time. Waving goodbye to their parents at the departure gates, their 8000km journey to China began. 18 . GAZETTE | January
S
hanghai, our first stop, brought Then, we then went on to the cities
about the unique experience of Xi’an and Beijing, both of which
of studying at one of the illustrate the traditional aspects of the
top universities in the world, Fudan Chinese culture with its preservation
University. Countless hours were of a plethora of historical sites and
spent in the class room learning legacies, such as the Terracotta Army,
from two of Fudan University’s finest the Forbidden City and of course,
teachers in order to pass the dreaded the Great Wall of China. Our trip also
HSK exam. The late nights and hard included a trip to the Hanergy energy
work from all the students payed off group, a company investigating
as everyone passed their exam. Most renewable energy with their latest
afternoons were spent sightseeing innovation of thin film solar panels.
and visiting old cultural sites like the We were honoured to receive solar
Ancient Water Town and picturesque backpacks as a gift from the company
locations such as the Bund and which all the students were very
the Huangpu River Cruise, during excited about.
which we could see the great city of
Shanghai in all its glory, from the old This trip was a once in a lifetime
to the new. Shopping and bargaining experience and will be remembered
was one of the most unique and reflected upon in the years to
experiences in China with many of the come. The boys were allowed to
students competing to get the lowest experience all this thanks to the
price. We also visited our brother generosity of the Confucius Institute
schools to experience what schools and the tireless work of Mrs Petrova,
were like in China and to our surprise, Ms So and Mr Kable who took care of
not only was it very different, almost us and organised this amazing trip.
everything we encountered was very
complicated. Vincent Wong
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ur Archivist’s wonderful article
about Tudor House’s history
and some of the characters
who have been students across the
years only serves as a prompt to bring
you some information about what is
currently happening at Tudor. New
Head of School Anni Sandwell has
now been with us for a year and has
established an inspiring trajectory for
Tudor House. Her servant hearted
leadership has not gone unnoticed by
the wider Tudor House community.
Many within the King’s community
will know that the Council of The
King’s School approved Tudor House
becoming co-educational in 2017. The
first young ladies were admitted in May
last year and we commence 2018 with
20 girls - about one sixth of the total
enrolment of the School for the start
of 2018.
The Kahiba program remains as
vibrant and popular as ever among
the students of the school. Kahiba
is outdoor education at its finest.
Students are taught rudimentary
outdoor living skills: fire making,
preparing and cooking food, camp
safety and shelter.
Tudor House has become a
candidate school for the International
Baccalaureate Primary Years
Programme (PYP) bringing Tudor
House in line with the Preparatory
A
School at Parramatta. The PYP uses
learning methods that rely upon activity s Tudor House celebrates 120 years this year, it is timely to
based learning, group participation reflect a little on the history of this unique school. The School,
and cross-syllabus delivery that has begun by Wilfred Inman, started modestly with six students
proven very successful for boys at in October 1897 at Erowol Bellevue Hill, moving shortly to Carrara
the King’s Prep. We look forward to before Mr Inman rented the Horbury Hunt designed Hamilton House
Tudor House’s certification in the year from Miss Osborne. The move to the current site at Moss Vale
to come. occurred in 1902, naming the preparatory boarding school Tudor
House.
Tudor House has also immersed itself
in the Southern Highlands community, The ample grounds allowed the boys the freedom to play games
hosting Tudorfest in late 2017 - a including golf, provided agistment for their horses, while ensuring
superb community carnivale and open they had a “thorough grounding to enable them to take their place
day. We have also partnered with the in any of the GPS Schools”. Numbers were never large, and the
Southern Highlands Cycling Classic - economic uncertainties of the Twenties put a strain on the finances
the premier cycling event of the district of the School, but the boys fondly remembered the games, space to
every year. roam and the introduction of the Colour System with firstly red and
blue and then when numbers rose, white was added.
Tudor House is a vibrant part of our
community, and is now truly the In 1925 the School was accepted as a Sydney Diocesan School and
Southern Highlands campus of The with the appointment of a new Headmaster John Medley in 1931,
King’s School. the fourth in fifteen years, numbers increased. By 1937 there were
eighty boys and a waiting list. The building of the Carpentry Shop
Aaron Malouf during this time proved popular with the boys. Medley’s holistic
Director of Development
20 . GAZETTE | JanuaryTUDOR
HOUSE
educational philosophy was ahead of his time and the range for twenty years, a period of great educational change. The
of activities provided for the boys outside of the classroom introduction of the Wyndham System meant that it was no
designed ‘to employ a boy’s leisure and profitability’ included longer possible to enrol Form VI (Year 7) boys and so 1967
such activities as astronomy, and a foreign affairs group. saw the end of Form VI, the last preparatory school to educate
Theatricals, whereby everyone participated either on stage or children to the age of thirteen.
behind the scenes, took place beside the reintroduced Wolf
Pack for Scouts, needlework and the usual sport. A building program to upgrade facilities, changes to pedagogy
and spiraling costs were to again challenge a Headmaster and
The King’s School’s formal association with Tudor House Bob Darke’s time at the helm came to an end in 1986 after
began in 1942 when, with the sudden departure of 14 years. While new technologies and changing classroom
Headmaster Young and a financial crisis facing the School practices challenged staff, for the boys, the holistic education,
Council, Sir Norman Kater, a member of Council for both the billy carting, bike riding, picnicking, yabbying, theatricals,
Schools, approached Denys Hake, who in turn appointed a singing, all that they identified with as being “Tudor” continued.
senior master, Walter Meyer as the new Headmaster. Meyer,
Headmaster during wartime, coped with a lack of staff, both Tudor House as a unique educational institution has benefited,
teaching and domestic and looked to the post war period some would say in fact only survived, because of the belief of
when peace would bring prosperity and increased enrolments. many, both teaching staff and benefactors, in the foundations
Increased enrolments ensued and plans were made for the laid 120 years ago where each day’s activities allowing self-
War Memorial Hall, but Meyer could not have predicted the discovery were in fact carefully crafted to enable its graduates
rising costs, shortages in materials and manpower and a to take their place in the world beyond. A worthy goal for the
necessary rise in fees which all impacted on his health. In Tudor House of the future.
1950 at the age of 57 he suffered a fatal heart attack. His
successor Edward Lincoln Dixon (ELD) would lead the school Jenny Pearce | Archivist
21 . January GAZETTE January | GAZETTE . 21YEAR 12
VISIT THE
PREP
During the last few days of Term 3, several
Year 12 students took it upon themselves to
share some inspirational words and actions
with the Prep students. For some of the boys,
it meant returning to their TKS roots. It was a
magic experience for all.
A BIG YEAR 12 EX
THANK YOU PREP STUDENTS
GIVING BACK
A big thank you from Year 6, Year 1 and Kindergarten
for coming to visit us this afternoon. We loved
watching you perform, answer questions, give your Owen Mak and some of his Year 12 cohort
advice and encouragement to our Prep boys. There wrote to Belinda Baxter …
is nothing quite like hearing this message from you as
past students of the Prep.
Jordy Wickham
On behalf of Year 1 and Year 6 teachers
22 . GAZETTE | JanuaryGPS
Dear Mrs Baxter,
As it is our last week here at King’s, some of the Year 12s who
were in the Preparatory School would like to come back and
ATHLETES
assist and hang out with the Prep boys before we graduate
this Friday.
We would like to hold a small concert for each Year group
VISIT YEAR 6
showcasing how we played before, and thereby encouraging
the young boys to continue their instruments and play some
fun tunes. Afterwards we could have questions or hang out
with the boys. What do you think of this idea? I do realise that
this is very short notice. We’ve got a small set list drafted up
They brought with them an enormous trophy!
already with some music. It would only last 15-20 minutes for
Such fine role models. Their message to our boys:
the actual songs. We’d just like to give a bit back to the Prep.
There are also some other boys who are not as musically Be humble. Try your hardest.
inclined who are willing to come back and assist. Maybe doing
a Q&A session or just playing with them during lunch? Let me Have a go at everything and anything
know what you think of these ideas. Sincerely, Owen Mak
next year. Work hard.
23 . January GAZETTE January | GAZETTE . 23SMART
FOOTBALL
T
he 11Bs had an amazing season implementing our three basic moves
during 2017; their performances taught during training to an outstanding
stunning. They played as a degree. As in all teams there were some
united team from the very first game, outstanding players with natural ability
all boys showing determination at who helped encourage the team to
training and during every game, whilst strive. However, as a whole, the team
arriving with an enthusiastic switched on stepped up for each other putting their
approach. They listened carefully and bodies on the line for each member and
performed brilliantly. At all times they their school.
were a pleasure to coach, as the boys
knew how to have fun playing the game The boys’ success can also be
that we love. attributed to Old Boy coach, Charlie
Allison (‘14). At all times he coached
As a team we focused on playing the team with dedication and patience.
SMART footy, which meant playing with He is an excellent role model for the
a balance of heart and head. The boys boys and developed their love for rugby.
took on this challenge tremendously
and went above and beyond, Karen Mackey
TEAM: Campbell Wickham, Reggie Toll, Alex Thomas, AJ Tindal,
Lachlan Symons, Cameroon Shultz, Oscar Petras, James, Miranda-Clark,
Alex Knippers, Lachlan Hind, Alex Foda, Dominic Fayad, Anton Dmitrenko,
Will Denny, Zac Cheung
24 . GAZETTE | January25 . January GAZETTE January | GAZETTE . 25
NEW D
uring the first week of the July
holidays 36 Prep boys and six
staff members travelled to New
Zealand for the Prep School’s first
overseas sporting tour for at least 15
ZEALAND
years. Both the football and rugby
teams played three games, improving
after each game.
St Thomas Football 0-19, Rugby 0-32
SPORT TOUR
Cobham Intermediate School
Football 0-9, Rugby 10-52
Cromwell Football Club 2-2
Wakatipu Rugby Club 10-20
26 . GAZETTE | JanuaryWhile in New Zealand, we had the Skyline, with some exciting luge rides, want to sincerely thank the parents opportunity to visit Christchurch, and mountain biking around the for their wonderful support of the tour. including a city tour and the foreshore of Lake Wakatipu. Finally, I want to thank the brilliant staff International Arctic Centre. We also had team - Lisa Sayer, who did many of a day trip to Hanmer Springs, where This was a wonderful experience the organisational tasks before we left, the boys were able to experience the for the boys. They were excellent and those who accompanied me on thermal pools. We then travelled to ambassadors for the School and their the tour, Darren Lawrenson (co Tour Timaru where we stayed on a Marae families, receiving so many fabulous Coordinator), David Guild, Patrick Ell, and learnt the haka before a traditional comments from our opposition teams, Karen Mackey and James Pattinson. hangi dinner. The next day saw the shop owners and the general public in We are all looking forward to a repeat tour group travelling to Queenstown via each place we visited. tour in two years’ time. Lake Wanaka. While in Queenstown, the boys experienced the thrill of I would like to thank Preston Hire for Greg Blackman the jet boats on the Shotover River, their financial support of the tour by Tour Coordinator & Football Coach the gondola ride to the Queenstown sponsoring the boys’ tour bags. I also 27 . January GAZETTE January | GAZETTE . 27
Final Parade
on JS White Oval in December 1967
1967 50TH
ANNIVERSARY
REUNION
When considering how best to mark the 50th year since we
completed our schooling at King’s, we thought that a retro
magazine would be the appropriate way to stimulate interest in
the proposed reunion, a means for us all to record our memories
of our time at school, and an effective way for us to update one
another on what we had done with our lives since we left.
A
committee was formed (ably led by Editor-in-Chief Cyril Payne
and supported by editors Mac Gudgeon, Rod Hammett, Malcolm
Lamb, Charles Jennings and Basil Simmons) and production
commenced. The finished product was printed and ready for our
anniversary dinner eight weeks later.
The dinner, held in August on the Homecoming weekend, was a great
success, due in large part to so many being involved in the Magazine with
personal contributions. Seventy-six were in attendance, including special
guests Jonathan Persse, Keith Asboe and Roy Horrocks, as well as a
number of 1966 leavers.
1967 School Captain, David Marsh, in the main speech for the evening,
delighted us with many stories peppered with wisdom and humour. He
concluded by saying that the friendships formed during those years that
we were thrown together by circumstance, are an enduring thread in our
lives. The friendships remain, and the values the School instilled in us still
hold value, and in some ways have defined who we have become.
The following day many of us visited the School for Homecoming. We
enjoyed the hospitality of the Old Boys’ Union at their marquee by the JS
White oval while watching the School 1st XV play Newington.
The 50th Anniversary Reunion Magazine and Dinner Report can be viewed
at the 1967 website https://tks1967.weebly.com/. We hope that this 50th
Anniversary Magazine will continue to be produced by future years to
create an historical record of life after School.
David Simmons (’67)
Reunion Dinner
Mike Rose, Malcolm Lamb
28 . GAZETTE | JanuaryHOMECOMING
SATURDAY
AT KING’S
In 2017 the annual Homecoming Weekend also
commemorated 50 years since the JS White Oval was
officially opened by Mr JS White. Back in 1967, TKS
played St Joseph’s College and the 1st XV won
18-6. Many of the 1st XV were 67ers which on the day
comprised: PJ Ashton, CJ Carter (68er), JA Chancellor,
JK Cobb, MR Davidson, MS Druce (68er), DB Fisher,
MI Gudgeon, JW Gunn (68er), JB Hudson (68er),
DS Marsh, AVC Murray (68er), JB Peake, MH Rose (c),
JNJ White and RM Willcocks
67ers on the JS White Oval in 2017
L to R: Mike Rose, Dave Marsh, David Fisher, John Hudson
(68er), John Chancellor, Mac Gudgeon, Rob Willcocks,
Al Murray (68er), Basil Simmons, Adam Johnson, Peter Ashton,
Philip Basche, Tom Atkins (66er)
3
Reunion Dinner
John Chancellor, Roy Horrocks and Rod Hammett
29 . January GAZETTE January | GAZETTE . 29Births, Deaths, Engagements and Marriages
BIRTHS Boydell (’47) Rumsey (’55)
Lane-Brown (’93) John Steele, 23 October ’17 Anthony Eric (Tony), 9 October ’17
Christian Malcolm Macquarie and Carr (’50) Rutledge (’47)
Shelby a daughter Harper Grace on 24 John Raymond, 25 October ’17 Richard Lawrence (Dick),
August ’17 Cavill (’49) 22 December ’16
Tyree (’00) Walter Herbert (Wally), 8 September ’17 Scott (’48)
James Lyndon and Michelle a daughter Coogan (’77) Jim Kelburn, 21 August ’17
Zara Camille on 6 December ’17 Christopher Robert, 25 November ’17 Sweeny (’64)
Hammond (’99) Cox (’43) Kenneth James, 20 April ’17
Alexander William and Renee a son Phillip Charles Edmund, 28 August ’17 Thompson (’43)
Hugo Max on 6 January ’18 Crawford (’68) Wyatt Weston, 15 December ’17
Geoffrey Douglas, 27 September ’17 Tiyabhorn (’79)
DEATHS Denison (’50) Tawapak, 25 June ’16
Adcock (’39) John Malcolm (Jack), 11 December ’17 Toal (’53)
Gregory Desmond Strangward Doyle (’39) Michael Robertson (Tim),
(Desmond), 5 January ’18 Richard James Broughton (Dick), 6 November ’17
Alexander (’49) 7 December ’16
Bruce Whineray, 18 April ’17 Fenwick (’41) ENGAGEMENTS
Baldick (’32) Wilmot, 31 July ’17 Franks (’99)
Kenric James, 27 September ’17 Glanville (’45) David James to Brooke Kate Listberger
Bassingthwaighte (’69) Arnold John Emery, 24 December ’17 on 25 August ’17
Peter Ronald, 31 August ’17 Goodacre (’63) Marriott (’07)
Bee (’70) Ian Geoffrey Macgruer, 12 August ’17 Walter Andrew to Olivia Jayne Wallace
Richard Sinclair, 9 December ’17 Heath (’68) on 6 August ’17
Bell (’52) Warwick York, 9 January ’18 Elkojje (’07)
David Dangar, 10 September ’17 Higgins (’77) Ryan Issam to Madeleine Lewis on
Berry (’53) Stephen Herbert, 22 October ’17 24 November ’17
Ross Clay, 3 June ’17 Hooker (’57) Phipps (’06)
James Frederick, 29 June ’17 Nicholas James (Nick) to Ebony
Hunter (’56) Bamford in December ’17
Mervyn Terry (Terry), 4 August ’17
Johnston (’78) MARRIAGES
Nicholas Frederick, 15 August ’17 Baxter (’11)
Kozusnicek (’68) Harrison Bryant (Harry) to Matilda Claire
Rudolph Peter, 20 July ’17 Bromley on 16 September ’17
Lange (’39) Lee-Warner (’08)
Jack Byron, 14 May ’17 William Munro to Amandine Lefevre on
O’Brien (’39) 26 August ’17
Desmond Brian (Des) ,18 December ’17 Trudgett (’96)
Polkinghorne (’64) Mark George to Nicole Smith on
Ross Hynton, 25 October ’17 2 September ’17
Robertson-Cunninghame (’45) Baldwin (’07)
Robert Alexander (Alex), 2 October ’17 James Charles to Claire Dempsey on
Rose (’99) 13 January ’18
Thomas Oliver Meyer, 19 January ’18
Main Image: Harry (’11) and Matilda Baxter’s wedding
30 . GAZETTE | January Inset Left: William (’08) and Amandine Lee-Warnerprincipal contact for media outlets and provide a comment or add details about
provided the palace’s responses to a story that had emerged. The 1990s
journalists. were characterised by many stories
about the breakdown of Prince Charles
Anyone reading any newspaper around and Princess Diana’s marriage, which
the world at that time would likely have consumed much of his time. During this
known that speculation about the Prince period, he also advised the Princess.
and Princess of Wales’ marriage inspired
a seemingly endless number of stories. At the time of Diana’s death, Crawford
There was also close interest in the life of was visiting his parents in Australia. He
other members of the royal family, which returned hastily to London to help the
meant Crawford needed to be prepared royal family respond to criticism. It was
to respond to any number of matters. a difficult period, made more difficult
While it was a challenging role, he spoke because he had been very close to the
about his time in Buckingham Palace Princess.
as extremely rewarding and a great life
experience. In 2000, Crawford decided to leave
Britain and returned to Australia, where
Geoffrey Douglas Crawford was born he became the head of communications
in Sydney in September 1950 to the at the ABC. It was a time the ABC was
Reverend Douglas and Edna Crawford. accused of political bias. He relished the
His formative years were spent in job. Crawford became ill in 2005 and,
Parramatta, where his father was the by 2006, was forced to retire. He moved
rector of the parish of All Saints. He to the Southern Tablelands of NSW with
attended The King’s School Parramatta his second wife, Cate, settling first in
and matriculated in 1968 to the Mittagong then Bowral. The subsequent
University of Sydney, where he took a years were blighted by a slow physical
degree in political science. deterioration caused by a motor neurone
disease that ultimately claimed his life.
He was recruited to the then Department While still well enough, Crawford wrote a
of Foreign Affairs in Canberra in 1974. number of biographies of cricketers for
His first posting was to Papua New the Bradman Museum in Bowral.
Guinea in 1974, first at Port Moresby He was a very private and humble man.
and later in Lae. His second assignment He enjoyed reading, classical music (he
was to Cairo, for language training for was a church organist as a young man),
two years. It was a very happy period for fine wine and watching cricket. He rarely
him, during which he made some life- discussed aspects of his working life and
long friends and enjoyed getting to know did not like to draw attention to his role
and appreciate life in the Middle East. at Buckingham Palace.
He travelled extensively in this period.
Geoff Crawford (’68) Postings followed in Jeddah, Saudi During his ill health he did not complain
G
Arabia, and in Baghdad, Iraq. The latter and refused to question why he should
eoff Crawford was intensely was during the Iran-Iraq war. Crawford be afflicted. People who saw him in these
private and reserved, yet spent would sometimes share stories about years were affected by his quiet dignity.
his working life largely in high- this time, including going into shelters
profile positions in the public eye. His during bombing raids. He is survived by his wife Cate, who
career had three phases: the first as an helped and cared for him over the last
Australian diplomat, whose postings Upon his return to Canberra, he worked decade, his daughter Alexandra, son
abroad were mainly in the Middle East in the Department of Foreign Affairs Nicholas and daughter Sarah. He also
(he was an Arabic speaker); he then and Trades’ public affairs branch. He leaves behind his siblings - sister and
spent 13 years at Buckingham Palace, was recommended for secondment to brothers, Margaret, Philip and David,
where he became the Queen’s press Buckingham Palace in 1987 and, after a and many other relatives and friends
secretary; and the third phase was in short period, was offered a permanent who miss the man but celebrate a life
Australia as the ABC’s executive director position in the Queen’s household. His well lived.
of communications. role would include accompanying royals
on visits within Britain and internationally. Adapted from a story found at: http://
He is most widely remembered for his This would often involve initial trips www.smh.com.au/comment/
time at Buckingham Palace. During this before a visit, particularly by the Queen, obituaries/press-secretary-to-
period, he was also press secretary to to ensure that all public engagements the-queen-and-princess-diana-
Diana, Princess of Wales. As well as were well planned and all the details in 20171011-gyyh7u.html
being responsible for planning royal place in advance of the visit. He was
events and accompanying members also the point person for enquiries David Crawford
of the royal family, Crawford was the from the press and was often on call to Published: October 11 2017 - 4:19PM
31 . January GAZETTEI
t was a delight to be able to host this meticulously dealt with every detail to Mackay, Chairman of School Council for
year’s Country Function at our farm in ensure the day was the success that their contributions in making the day the
the Southern Highlands. it was, so much so that it prompted success that it was.
the comment: “You have raised the
Our aim was to ensure all those bar to our Country Functions”. It was Should word of mouth spread
who attended enjoyed the day, a beautiful day, enjoyed under the sufficiently, we would be pleased to
participated in convivial conversation, canopy of pagodas with fine dining be able to make the event even bigger
heard snippets of the Headmaster’s sometime in the future.
vision for the School as well as Anni down to the champagne flutes and
Sandwell’s view of the future for Tudor bread and butter plates. I started this report by saying it was
House, and, above all else, to have a delight to be able to host the 2017
fun. From the kind reactions of the 50 I wish to thank the OBU for the kind Country Function and we trust those
or so attendees it would seem by all floral gift to Janatha in recognition of her who enjoyed the day also agree it was
accounts we achieved our objective. effort to make the day such a success. a delightful occasion.
I also wish to thank Mr Tony George,
The day was enjoyed by all and with Headmaster, Anni Sandwell, Head of David Adams (‘70)
the help of my wife Janatha, who School, Tudor House and Dr Robert
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