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Presidents Report

THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER
SPEAKER: MAX DARBY
TOPIC: NEW MEMBER TALK
CHAIR: FRED HOFMANN
AV: ADRIAN CULSHAW
CASH DESK: JOHN BEATY & MALCOLM PARKS
HOST: ANTONY NIXON

A lot happens in a week. I reflect on the wonderful meal we

had at The Grange in Beaumaris after the golf. We received
a very hospitable welcome from the proprietor and his staff,
and the meal was exceptional. Quite a few stories were told,
we all enjoyed ourselves. Thanks everyone for this hard work
and then for rocking up to debrief with all your friends.
We were back at the Concourse again on Saturday for the
Christmas carnival, we have really contributed to the sense of
community and the ongoing prosperity of our retail area which
we all enjoy so much. Richard Shermon put in an exceptional
effort, we really appreciate his commitment especially when so
many of the arrangements only get finally locked in at the last
moment. Kerrie especially added her wisdom and calmness
as adjustments had to be made. I would like to thank the
members who turned out again, most of them had also been at
the golf, an exceptional effort. Many members and partners
showed their skills; popcorn making, Santa Christmassing,
selling tickets (some whilst their leg was up), raffle selling,
money gathering, car parking, generator and furniture provision, rubbish bin moving and negotiation; well done everyone.
It was also great to welcome Clem Quick to yet another event,
hes already making his commitment evident. Our presence
made the event work. See photos page on page 4.
We saw Trevor Alwright, his partner and their child at the Carnival, Trevor is very pleased to be attending our Christmas
Party at the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron (BMYS) on the
10th of December. This is going to be a lovely night, Rewa and
accomplices have worked on the theming, David Lea has done
a lot of work on the visuals, Richard, Malcolm and Greg have
ensured that out of the ideas has come order. BMYS have
provided us with a great deal for the night, 2 courses, a welcome drink and canaps as well as a bar for us to buy by the
bottle or glass. Details of the Kris Kringle are contained on
page 5.
Our Sandringham College speakers were fantastic last Thursday, their information will be covered later, it was really heartening to hear them say they wanted close relationships and
valued their relationship with us.

Number 23, 30 November

2015

VENUE: THE BUCKINGHAM.

NEPEAN HIGHWAY, HIGHETT
6.30 FOR 7.00
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS PARTY&
30 ANNIVERSARY OF CHARTERING
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BEAUMARIS MOTOR YACHT SQUADRON,

SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 3
NOTE DIFFERENT START TIME
THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER
SPEAKER: ALICE MABIN
TOPIC: AUSTRALIAS BEST RURAL LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER
CHAIR: NEW MEMBER
AV: GREG EVERY
CASH DESK: ANTONY NIXON & MALCOLM PARKS
HOST: MAX DARBY

Unless stated otherwise venue is

Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00

Contents
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Presidents Report
Notices
Christmas Party & 30th Anniversary of Chartering Invita
tion
This Week in Pictures
Kris Kringle Instructions
This Weeks Speaker
BRAGG Weekend
Club Structure / Picture of the day

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A few of our most committed workers have been recovering from health issues, I send our best wishes on your
behalf to Gillian Abbott Judy OBrien, Jeni Beaty and of
course to Roy who has been having his annual fix up.
Next week I am looking forward to Max Darbys New
Member Talk at The Buckingham, a different venue.
Thanks to you all, we have had many calls on our time
recently and you have all responded very generously.

Yours in Rotary
Trish
Masters Golf Parking Final

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I thought the change to start times for the afternoon shifts

worked very well; a good innovation. Please tell the IMG
guys that blue rope is very hard to see against bitumen
and grass backgrounds. I would have preferred to see
fluro webbing around the track at Davies to protect the
running track.
In all we had over 40 of our Members and partners/friends
involved in the event, from a total Club membership of 47,
so despite a few last minute withdrawals and adjustments, all legitimate, I was very proud of our commitment.
On behalf of our President Trish, and all our members, we
thank you for involving us in your major annual fundraising event once again. Please pass on our congratulations
to your Club and Members.
James

Message To RC of Huntingdale
As always it was a pleasure to work with you and your
team on this event. The reports from the areas we were
not fully managing, overseen by Cec, and our rapport with
David in those we were, confirms that Rotarians working
together for the same goals can achieve great things.
The ladies in the ticket stall were also well looked after.
Our compliments to the breakfast team, although I think
that Thunder and Lightning strike the first day was a bit
over the top from Frank.
All-in-all a somewhat benign year. Far fewer dramas
(excitement) than in previous years, and a bit sad that
IMG was not able to secure some more name players, to
beef up the crowds a bit more. We would rather be busy
than bored, and see the event more successful.
Our Sunday wind-down dinner was titled The Masters
Heroes, with Peter Senior at the top of the list, followed
by so many others who put in terrific efforts. Wolf (of the
wolf-pack) put in a full five days and was promoted from
assistant to partner. Several members put in four and
three full days, but of course it doesnt matter if its a half
day or the lot, everyone counts.

See details page 6

Note; As part of our arrangement with Hocking Stuart discounts on agents fees are available to RCOB members.

Your own people put in tremendous hours for this annual

fundraising event, and have our respect and admiration,
as do you.

Hocking Stuart Sandringham

62-64 Station Street
Telephone: 03 9521 9800
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Left: After golf parking fun at The

Grange
Below; President Trish with
Thursday night Speakers

The Week in Pictures

Above Left: The

Popcorn Crew
Above Right:
Happy raffle winners
Right: Some of
the crowd appreciating the star
attraction!
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IMPORTANT
Christmas Party &
30th Anniversary of Chartering
Details of Kris Kringle
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2)
3)

Each Rotarian should bring two books,

their partner one. This will ensure we
have enough presents for our guests.
Books should be a good holiday read.
Books should be wrapped as per the attached photos to:
a) fit in with the theme of the night
b) enable folk to swap it with people at
their table if they have already read it

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This Weeks Speakers: Steve Peacock and Allen McAuliffe

Topic: Sandringham College

Total funds raised 2011-2015 approx. $130,000

Steve Peacock

A broad range of organisations and businesses donate

awards to our student body for excellence in academic
and civic pursuits.


Rotary Citizenship


Acquisitive Art award:


Lions Club Community Award


Holland Foundation Award


Coutts Partners Business Award


Anton Buckrich Award


Long Tan ADF Award:

Steve Peacock has been a

member of the Sandringham College for nearly five
years and is currently President of the School Council.
He has a long association
in honorary service roles
with a number of organisations.
He has a Bachelor degree in Applied Chemistry and has
worked in analytical science for more than 24 years. In
his working life he is the Methods Development Chemist
and Senior Analyst in the Materials Characterisation
Group with the Minerals Resources Business Unit of the
CSIRO. His primary expertise is in the area of X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.

Community support

A new Beaumaris school

We dont know too much at this early stage, however
planning has begun. We have been included because;

we have a strong sense of history after 27 years of

amalgamation


the understanding gained from ~250 meetings over
~2.5 years with primary schools and the broader
The recreational side of Steves life revolves around water
community is invaluable to meeting community reskiing, four wheel drive orienteering and he is a keen
quirements.
handyman. He also enjoys chess, a single malt and


our College leaders fostered links with the MCC
watching the Hawks win flags.
and enhanced the cooperation of schools in the
area.
Allen McAuliffe is Principal of Sandringham College
The new school will be connected to Sandringham College by way of MOU for sharing of resources and proAllen is proud that Sandringham College achieves excep- grams in an enhancement of current arrangements with
tional results both at VCE and VCAL level. He says the
Mentone Girls.
school values the welfare of its students and teachers.
He believes students must be given the greatest opporPurpose, vision & mission
tunity to achieve success and this is why his school offers PURPOSE
a vast range of academic, artistic and sporting opportuni- For Sandringham College to be an outstanding provider
ties for the students
of high quality education
VISION
The following is the dot point summary of their presentaSandringham College provides an environment in which
tion with some minor omissions.
diversity, depth and quality of curriculum enables our students to become resourceful independent learners
Parent involvement
MISSION
Approximately 50 parents are involved directly with many Sandringham College provides a learning environment
designated to excite, support and challenge students to
programs and activities across the two campuses.
excel as active, responsible learners


School Council and sub-committees


PTF Fundraising:- Car boot sales, Trivia Nights,
About us
BBQs, Book Swap and Uniform Shop


Differentiated learning


Literacy and Reading groups


Student Voice and Leadership prioritised


Mechatronics


High levels of achievement


Music and Preforming Arts Productions


Well-behaved and focused students


Great Victorian Bike Ride
and more

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Quality teaching
Wide range of subject and extra-curricular options
Global perspective
Strong sense of community and active PTF

The 3 Is
Instructional Learning
Direct teacher instruction


Interdependent Learning
Opportunities for students to work together in
pairs; small & large groups


Independent Learning
Opportunities for students to work by themselves
Aim for1/3 of each for every class

Curriculum


AusVELS


VCE , VET & VCAL (Senior campus)


Core subjects for Years 7 & 8


Electives for Years 9 & 10


Use of iPads in all classes (Year 7 & 8 & 9)


24 hour access to programs through online management systems (Moodle and Daymap)


Early access to VCE and VET programs (Year 10)
and University in year 12

Academic results

2012 - 2014 TOP ATARs high 98 plus

Students achieve full marks in some subjects
More than 98% of students successfully completed
their VCE
Each year 250 students graduate from the Campus
with their VCE

Academic results- consistently above State!

NAPLAN
Generally consistently over a long period of time
outperforming state like schools

Accelerated curriculum & enhancement SEAL

Recognises the need to challenge all students to
ensure that they achieve their full potential


Caters for the individual strengths of our more advanced students through the provision of the two
streams of SEAL
Maths and Science
English and Humanities
Students with all-round ability can participate in both
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Student leadership

Leadership opportunities from Year 7 12

Training and development for all student leaders
Student Voice team and Principals Advisory Committee
Student Representative Council
School of Student Leadership
Peer Helpers
Community work and participation

Student Opportunity

Internationalism Overseas students; culture and

study programs; Asia Bridge program and curriculum depth
Sports and Science Academies
Performing Arts
Debating and Public Speaking
High Resolves Global Citizenship program
Clubs and societies

Global initiatives

Strong global perspective

Harmonious diversity of cultures within the College
and throughout the curriculum
A range of international connections
Bi-annual study tours of the UK and USA
Sister Schools in UK, China and Japan
Regular language visits to South East Asia
Participation in the World Challenge program
An accredited provider for International Students recognised as a Centre of Excellence for International Education

Summary
One School Two Campuses!


Strong shared values


Accelerated and enhanced learning opportunities


Cohesive approach to teaching and learning, curriculum and career development


2 campuses cater for student needs at different
stages of development: from structured and nurturing at Year 7 and a university-style, young adult
environment at Years 11 and 12


Students develop greater independence and leadership at each stage; supported to grow into young
adults who engage productively in the world

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CLUB STRUCTURE 2015 / 16

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CLUB SERVICE

President

Trish Smyth

Director

Malcom Sawle

PE, VP

Malcolm Sawle

Auditor

Tony Phillips

Secretary

Roy Seager

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UPDATED 2/11/2015

Program

Greg Every

Treasurer
James Glenwright
Foundation
Mike Hede
Branding / PR / Membship Megan Glenwright

Meeting Attendance
Communications
Fellowship

Malcolm Sawle
David Lea
Richard Jones

International
New Generations

John Beaty
Kerrie Geard

Photographers
Almoners

Community

Chris D'Arcy

Chair /Host /Cashiers /AV

Max Darby, Greg Every

Charmaine Jansz & Geoff
Stringer
Roster

Fundraising

Heather Chisholm

Youth Protection Officer

Malcolm Parks

On to Conference
TEAM MEMBERS

Ken Mirams

International

Community

Youth

Fundraising

Fred Hofmann

Geoff Abbott

David Rushworth

Harry Wolfe

John Sime

Tim Dark

Richard Jones

Heather Chisholm

David Langworthy

Mary Sealy

Tony McKenna *

Roger Frewen

Geoff Stockdale

Richard Shermon

Chris Martin

Geoff Stringer

Ross Phillips

Tony Phillips

Vivienne Zoppolato

David Hone

Malcolm Parks

Lynda Doutch

Lois Lindsay

Charmaine Jansz

Max Darby
John Manks

John Van Dyk (?)

Royal Melbourne Golf

Antony Nixon

Concourse Festival
Richard Shermon

Ken Mirams
Chris Werner

Jim O'Brien
Adrian Culshaw

Mike Hede
Peter Flude^

Kerrie Geard

Branding / PR / Memb.

David Hone#

Clem Quick (Team TBA)

Jim OBrien

Lynda Doutch

Robert McArthur*

MUNA / NYSF

Masters Golf Parking

David Lea

James Glenwright

Martin Fothergill
^ Farmers Market

Heather Chisolm^
Adrian Culshaw (LOA)
# Indigenous Project

* District

Flirt in Training
Photograph by Dean Jewell
A young Victoria's riflebird
practices a mating display he'll
need when he's older and has
undergone a colour transformation: Adult males are velvety
black with a bright blue-green
crown. This juvenile was photographed in Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, one of the
last strongholds of ancient
Australian rain forests.

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