Our House - Semester 1, 2010

Semester 1, 2010Our House

Our House T1 2010.indd 1 23/08/2010 5:35:32 PM

Hugo Treloar @ Kahiba


Indeed, it is a strange world – and we do fl oat through opportunities trying our hardest to stand still and capture them as worthwhile experiences, as life-long memories. But the breeze of time moves us on relentlessly. It is this constant scudding journey that is Life-Long Learning. All these experiences colour our life. They are like the threads in a blanket, where

you don’t recognise the full pattern until you stand back and see how these threads weave and inter-connect; how they are woven together.

The need to step back and refl ect is vital for it allows us to admire the art of learning, of life, and it helps us to reconsider some of the patterns we are creating.

It is interesting to hear of comments made regarding ‘changes’ to Tudor. There are many misperceptions about what is happening in this unique and treasured icon of Australian education. I have heard comments stating boys can no longer climb trees. I have heard comments that there is a loss of freedom. I have also heard that the famed monkey bars have been removed. Word of mouth is a wonderful communication tool – but it can create Chinese Whispers. Having Our House is a factual opportunity to write to you all and broadcast what is really happening at Tudor.

THINGS THAT HAVEN’T CHANGEDTudor maintains its traditional emphasis on holistic education, and bravely stands at the helm of a developing debate regarding the need to offer boys responsible risks. We do not wish to wrap our boys in cotton wool, nor rob them of experiences that will colour their character for life. We boldly state our focus is on Learning for Life. Tudor House is soon to feature in a national television show (aptly named The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show) as an icon for all that is common sense and good! We let boys climb trees – yes, they can still climb Crows Nest. We let boys ride bicycles – yes, we have even built a BMX track. We let boys ride skateboards and RipSticks, yes, we are creating more space to do so. We let boys climb our monkey bars – they are still here! We let our boys play Bullrush – on Hamilton Lawn. We let boys explore our expansive grounds – with an emphasis on a simple equation: Trust is earned by showing responsible behaviour; Freedom is a reward for responsible behaviour.

We let our boys ‘own’ their school. Boys can play on Hamilton Lawn. Boys now have the opportunity to attend Staff Meetings, and they attend voluntarily. Boys have been given leadership groups for taking responsibility of specifi c areas around the school.

In all things, my vision remains focused on being a school that understands boys, and upholds the strong traditions of developing good manners, responsible youth and respectful learners.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTTudor House is an important voice in Australian education. We were chosen as one of only two schools in Australia to pilot a new school improvement programme for the Association of Independent Schools adapted from Scotland.

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Our involvement has produced a programme that is now being rolled out into other leading independent schools around NSW.

As a part of this programme, our school was visited by Frank Crawford Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools in Scotland. Mr Crawford is a sought after global guru in school improvement. His wisdom and experience are inspirational. The process our school has been nurturing is focused on three key questions:

How good are we?How do we know?How good can we be?

These questions involved opening up our school to the viewpoints of parents, staff and – most importantly – students. It was very educative and positive. Frank has so much knowledge regarding school improvement. He drives change across Scotland. As he emphasised time and time again – schools are ALL about learning.

As a result, we have had a major focus on our food – go to our website to see our new menus!

We have interviewed every boy in a one-on-one assessment of mathematical knowledge – and this will be repeated every six months.

We have developed more positive management systems – and a greater use of our Colour families (every Colour house is broken into vertical groups of boys from Kindergarten to Year Six)

We have tweaked our welfare management – creating three new positions of Colour Coordinators, who are responsible for the welfare of all boys in their Colour houses. These experienced staff members (Mrs Robertson, Mr Griffi th, Mr Freeman) act as advocates for the boys to support and care for them.

We have reviewed our curriculum – and created unique curriculum documents (Standards of Expectation) that outline clearly for students, parents and staff the expectations of learning at the end of each year.

We have created electives for Years Five and Six – including woodwork, forensic science, multimedia design, craft, textiles, cooking, debating.

We have created electives for Sport – with boys able to nominate for a variety of sports: cycling, tennis, golf, rugby, cricket, volleyball, softball, football, swimming, basketball.


We have introduced Technical Drawing for Year Six.

We have opened up our Kahiba outdoor education programme to Years Three and Four.

We have opened up Woodwork to all our boys – even Kindergarten!

We have introduced a social-emotional programme, called You Can Do It!, to all our boys with an emphasis on our Years Three and Four.

We have created a K-2 Chapel Service, and a 3-6 Chapel Service each week.

We have created Martial Arts lessons for Years Three and Four.

The K-2 boys are participating in ballet as a block dance session.

A new touch-typing programme has been installed.

STAFFINGSemester One, 2010 has been a positional period. The focus is on the future. We have had staff leave and this has opened up opportunities for new directions to be considered. Our staff give so much in time, knowledge, energy to our boys.

We started the year with two new staff members, Mr Ben Ross (below left) on Year Four and Mr Jonathan Tickner (below right) on Year Three.

NEW ADMINISTRATION MANAGERAt the start of this year, Tudor was blessed to have Mrs Eileen Norman commence as Administration Manager. Eileen formerly worked with me and is someone who has that special talent to ‘run’ a school. Since her arrival we have been developing our procedures and administration to become more consistent: lost property is now returned each week, information is communicated regularly and well-ahead of time, and her welcoming personality clearly projects to all our parents the happy caring atmosphere at Tudor.

Starting in Term Three, we have three new staff members, who are directing our focus on learning with exciting leadership.

NEW DIRECTOR OF MUSICWe have a new Director of Music – Mr Martin Rein. The focus in this appointment is to make our music programme outstanding, with an emphasis on our Choir. Martin brings with him a wealth of world-class experience. He is classically trained, is a world-renowned organist, has conducted the Australian Youth Choir, and has trained numerous church choirs. Martin’s vision is explained in his own words:

“Music is a vital part of Tudor House because it provides the opportunity for each boy’s spiritual and cultural awakening and for participation. This participation requires the qualities of understanding and concentration leading to enlightenment, an opening of eyes, ears, hearts, minds and souls, and sensitivity to emotions and to the feelings of others. We therefore believe that artistic expression has an important civillising effect.”

NEW DIRECTOR OF K-2We are also consolidating our incredible Infants team of teachers, with the appointment of Ms Samantha Griffi ths. Samantha is currently teaching and acting as Relieving Assistant Principal for a school in Sydney. Her current principal writes…

“As a teacher she is an outstanding model to those around her. She has developed excellent reading and mathematics programs for the school. She develops wonderful relationships with parents and the entire school community. The parents and staff regard her very highly. She modifi es work so that each child’s needs are met.”

The school grew signifi cantly in recent years and I have no doubt that Samantha was a key fi gure in the increase in numbers at Stage 1.“

NEW DIRECTOR OF LEARNING SUPPORTWe are positioning our support of learning by redefi ning the Enrichment Department to be one that emphasizes a focus on learning support. After many interviews from a fi eld of strong candidates, Mr Ben Delanty has been appointed to the newly created position. Ben has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is also incredibly passionate about learning and the individual needs of all our boys as learners. Ben has a background in literacy development, has just completed a Masters in Special Education, and has experience in behavior management as well.


Having a male role-model supporting our boys with their individual learning needs is engaging.

NEW DIRECTOR OF BOARDINGAt the start of Term Two, we restructured our Boarding arrangements and appointed a Director of Boarding – without classroom teaching loads. Mr Simon Germaine, Clare, Hugo and ‘bump’ (now Beatrix) entered our world, and have settled the Medley boys with clear expectations and excellent organization. Each week, the boys are focusing on clear and consistent values: friendship/mateship, leadership, discipline, respect, empathy, mentors, inspiration, trust, consideration, patience and commitment.

An advantage in creating this role is the focus on weekend support for our many rural boarders who do not have the fl exibility to return home.

Mr Germaine is on all weekend, and has been instrumental in organizing opportunities many boys would long for: sleep-overs at King’s, bush walks, trips to watch sporting events and weekend activities – such as making bows and arrows, base-building, fi shing and Spotto (Friday night Spotlight games on Westfi eld).

He has also opened up the Common Room more, offering the boys toasted sandwiches, hot chocolate and a relaxed but responsible atmosphere of mateship.

BUILDING WORKWe are in the middle of an exciting building programme – with many things happening for the benefi t of our boys. -

New Library – Learning CentralWe have a new library being created in the middle of the academic precinct. This building is looking amazing, and will serve multiple purposes: it will house our new Opportunity Class, it will have our new staff common room, it will provide adult toilets in the lower school area, it will house a new lecture theatre – which will open up a unique teaching and learning system that has never been used in any school before! It will open up our web-conferencing opportunities – giving us the potential to have anyone, anywhere “talk and teach” our boys!!

New Courtyard – Active Play SpaceIn keeping with our focus on responsible risk for learning, we are redeveloping the old lower school courtyard play space. This will include:

a tree of learning – central to the courtyard space hard surface areas for playing hand-ball and

riding skateboards a new – and much bigger – sandpit as a clearly

defi ned active learning area creative learning spaces that include large

concrete pipes, logs to climb, sandstone rocks, and a 1953 Vauxhill ute! I thank Denham construction for donating these items.

New Health Care CentreAs mentioned, we have redesigned and constructed a new Health Care Centre that is at the heart of our school. No boy will need to leave the boarding house to visit the nurse. All day boys have easy access in full view of the classrooms.

New DormitoriesWe have taken out the partitions and renovated the dormitories to be more homely, creating a warmer atmosphere. This includes a new audio system that allows our boys to listen to music, audio books every evening and the national news every morning.

New Landscaping – opening up more play space with incredible thanks to the generosity of the Hon. John Sharpe and Mr Brian Randall, we have opened up our play space behind the school. This includes expanding the dam – yes, boarders still canoe on the dam; creating a new natural amphitheatre and making the whole area more accessible. Grass has been sown and we hope this area will be open for our boys this coming summer.


REFLECTION ON OUR ACHIEVEMENTSRefl ect now on what has been achieved this semester. Feel proud – we have all shared the journey so far.

New timetable introduced – with a Literacy Hour and a Numeracy Hour every morning

New sports programme introduced with cricket coaching from NSW Cricket

New rugby training programme introduced with Grade 3 level professional coaches

New football (soccer) programme introduced with professional coaches

Golf lessons and Golf Days on offer

New electives for Years 5 and 6 initiated

Woodwork opened up to all grades K-6

Tech drawing lessons started for Year 6

New Music programme for Years 3 and 4 every Thursday

Music Tutors’ concert – where we were entertained by our incredibly talented musicians

Leadership lessons for Years Five and Six every Tuesday

Additional rehearsal for our Choristers every week

New Staff and Student meetings, where our Years Five and Six boys are invited to attend and give feedback during our fortnightly staff meeting

Inquiry-based learning – introduction via a government grant to utilising the Quality Teaching Model

Academic portfolios and reports continue to be developed, incorporating rubrics to highlight attainment and progress

Introduction of You Can Do It! programme across the school, as part of our focus on social emotional intelligence

English ‘Standards of Learning Expectations’ developed – which are unique to Tudor House

All new students assessed using the LIN/LIEN (an individualised Maths assessment)

New Administration team and meetings organised weekly

New community portal website launched with all documents and homework now accessible

A new full-year calendar has been developed, and regularly updated via our website

Old Boys’ website created

A new diary has been introduced – with goal setting as a major feature every term

A new-look newsletter

Colours have criteria published in the diary

Teachers have a plan of the day written on the board for each day – so our boys know the journey

New Colour Welfare Coordinators appointed (Mrs Robertson, Mr Freeman, Mr Griffi th)

Teachers have contacted by phone all parents to discuss each boy’s strengths and goals

House points now being presented in Dining Hall and Assembly

Headmaster Awards presented every week at Assembly

New fl ag pole in Anderson Courtyard, with all boys from 3-6 lining up before class to address the raising of the fl ag

The Catering Team have now developed menus and we have more food at Recess and after school (for boarders)

Recess food is now home-baked cakes and slices, with sliced fruit and presented by Catering Team

Little Wildee professional development undertaken with Jim Hoosen

New resource audit on all our Maths equipment, resulting in more hands-on materials being purchased

New Administration Manager commenced this year

New Director of Boarding position created and Mr Simon Germaine appointed

New Director of Music

New Director of Learning Support

New Director of K-2

Skype communication created for boarders

Dormitories renovated

John Deer has joined us in the Dining Hall

New sound system for the Boarding House introduced, which allows audio books and podcasts to be played in every dormitory

Major landscaping and extending of the areas near the dam

Meyer House relocated and new Library Learning Centre started

New courtyard – with new sandpit – for Little Wildee, and a special ‘car’

Health Care Centre now linked “in” the boarding house and “next to” the day-boy school, and...

And two new babies, Isla, for Erin and Mr Rob Griffi th. Bea (Beatrix) for Clare and Mr Simon Germaine. These are our greatest and proudest changes this semester.

Once you read this list you can clearly see Tudor House is undergoing change. It is exciting. When we deal with change we must understand there are only really two positions: going backward or moving ahead. Staying the same is still moving backward – because others will be moving ahead.

I am excited at our direction. Each day we change, we grow ‘older’ and, hopefully, wiser – we use our experience to improve. Instead of being a cloud fl oating without control, our little boat, called Tudor House, has a tiller and a crew that is guiding its direction carefully. The sails are unfurled and the breeze is building.

Our focus is on being the best we can for our boys. We are setting high standards because unless we do, there is no bar to jump. Our focus is on Learning for Life.

John StewartHeadmaster


Journey to Excellence

Mr Frank Crawford, HM Chief Inspector of Education, Scotland visited Tudor as part of the Journey to Excellence project on school improvement. Tudor House is one of only two schools taking part in this project.

The focus is on three questions: How good are we? How do we know? How good can we be?

We are currently fi nalising our Learning Standards of Expectation. These will form the bookend for knowing what we can expect ‘most’ boys to do by the end of each year.

Much of these expectations have been adopted and adapted from international frameworks, our draft Australian Curriculum, the NSW Board of Studies, leading Australian schools and our own professional knowledge.

We also have three focus groups: Literacy/Numeracy Social/Emotional Outdoor/Co curricular in development.

Mr Crawford gave some excellent advice: Empower all your boys.

Back L-R: Mr David Musgrove (Deputy Headmaster), Ms Sally Egan (AIS), Mr Frank Crawford,

Mr John Stewart (Headmaster)Front L-R: Ryan Clough (School Captain), Tinashe Mangwana (Boarding Captain),

Orlando Parry (Dayboy Captain), Liam O’Malley (Head Librarian)

What’s cooking...

Menus for a week showing what our boys can look forward to eating in our new refurbished Dining Hall.

We think even Jamie Oliver would be impressed with our menus...

NB: ALL boys are provided with Morning Tea and Lunch at Tudor.

Our Menu for Monday BREAKFAST

Selection of Cereals Cheesy English Muffins Toast with Spreads

RECESS Carrot Cake Cut Fruit LUNCH Chinese Hokkien Noodles Fruit AFTERNOON TEA Sausage Rolls Selection of Fruit DINNER Meat Loaf Mashed Potato & Vegetables Bread & Butter Pudding

Our Menu for Tuesday BREAKFAST Rolled Oats Yoghurt & Fruit Toast with Spreads RECESS Muesli Slice Cut Fruit LUNCH

Home Made Chicken Noodle & Vege Soup Dinner Rolls Fruit Baskets AFTERNOON TEA Mud Cake

Selection of Fruit DINNER

Roast Beef Vegetable Medley Chocolate Pudding

Our Menu for Wednesday BREAKFAST Selection of Cereals Bacon with Scrambled Eggs Toast with Spreads

RECESS Home-Made Cookies Cut Fruit LUNCH Picnic Day AFTERNOON TEA Selection of Fruit Fairy Bread DINNER Chicken Maryland With Herb Butter & Vegetables Baked Alaska

Our Menu for Friday BREAKFAST

Selection of Cereals Boiled Eggs Toast with Spreads

RECESS Chocolate Brownie Slice Cut Fruit LUNCH Roast Pork Roasted Vegetables Apple Crumble AFTERNOON TEA Selection of Fruit Home Made Cookies DINNER BBQ Sausages Salad & Bread Rolls Fruit Platter

Our Menu for Friday BREAKFAST

Selection of Cereals Boiled Eggs Toast with Spreads

RECESS Chocolate Brownie Slice Cut Fruit LUNCH Roast Pork Roasted Vegetables Apple Crumble AFTERNOON TEA Selection of Fruit Home Made Cookies DINNER BBQ Sausages Salad & Bread Rolls Fruit Platter


The fi rst weekend of Term 1 all boarders are invited to Old Boy, Mr William Davies’ (’52) property ‘Johnniefelds’ for a picnic and water activities.

This is an annual event, and one that brings the boys closer together. The boys have a wonderful time (as the pictures show) – and such activities settle the boys, taking their mind off home-sickness.

L-R: Hugo Treloar, Angus Robertson, Jack O’Brien, Hamish Robertson, David Fox, Nicolas Oxley-Goncalves

Matthew Millett

Oscar and Gabriel Golding

Jock Mitton

Dominic Spagnol

Edward Paul

Codey Meads-Barlow


Boarding

We have looked at a number of themes in the boarding house this term - friendship/mateship, leadership, discipline, respect, empathy, mentors, inspiration, trust, consideration, patience and commitment. I have witnessed many boys demonstrating leadership, self discipline, patience and trust throughout the term and I am proud of them, for others will follow their good example.’

I remind the boys that the boarding house is their ‘home away from home’. By following the rules and expectations of ‘our house’ - in essence, those laid down in any family home, the boys create an environment where they feel safe and relaxed, a place where they can learn, have fun and forge lifelong friendships.

Simon GermaineDirector of Boarding

L-R: Simon, Clare, Beatrix and Hugo Germaine

Nicholas Woods

Hamish Grogan

Nicholas Woods, Hamish Robertson, David Fox


Bywong Mining Town

Little Wildee to Sydney Aquarium

James Arnot (Kindergarten) wrote: ‘ I saw a big crocodile and it was in the water. It was sticking its head out of the water’.

Dean Efstathiou (Year 1) wrote: ‘We looked at sea animals. We saw a shark. My favourite part was when we saw a stingray’.

Julien Bloch, Year 2 wrote: ‘At the aquarium we were allowed to touch sea cucumbers, but the star fi sh were resting in another room. We saw a sand shark, a dugong. We saw a humongous stingray. We saw some sharks pooling and a turtle was eating a fi sh, then a shark snatched it and then dropped it. The poor turtle had to fi nd another fi sh.’

Above L-R: Alexander Massey and Albert Locke

Charlie Savage and Toby Atwill

Staff on the move...The end of Term 2 we said goodbye to Mrs Phyll McLaughlin, Mrs Barbara Leslie-Murray and Ms Lisa Singleton. Mrs McLaughlin commenced in 2003 (in a temporary role) and in 2004 was appointed to Director of Enrichment. Phyll was a tireless professional - who always had the best interest of our boys at heart. Another caring member of staff was Mrs Murray, our Housemother. Mrs Murray started in 2007 and leaves Tudor to spend more time with her family in Bathurst. Ms Lisa Singleton commenced in 2008 teaching Kindergarten. She leaves Tudor to return to Scotland to a teaching post at a co-ed school. We wish them all the best in their next adventure.

Harry Norman looking for gold L-R: Angus Allen, Jock Mitton, Tom NegusWilliam Wright

Mrs Phyll McLaughlin Mrs Barbara Murray-Leslie Ms Lisa Singleton


Excursions

Year 5 and 6 at Hangdog

Jamanee Gunya is a property within the bounds of the traditional land of the Budawang tribe. This idyllic setting introduced the boys to traditional painting, dance and sculpture. The throwing of boomerangs, making of spears and canoe adventures also marked this extraordinary adventure.

The boys and attending fathers camped beneath the stars and shared a rich sense of friendship and community.

Years Five and Six travelled to Wollongong for their excursion to the Hangdog indoor rock climbing centre. We left at morning tea eager to board the bus. All the boys who were 12 and over went with one of the instructors and were shown how to belay. Once that was done everyone was showed the basics of the climbing and descent. After that we all started to climb. Everyone was really enjoying it and there were many great efforts to overcome the fear and make it to the top. Everyone really enjoyed the day and all of the boys who attended had a great time.

Thank you to Mr Petrola, Mrs Robertson, Mr Griffi th and Mr Gowland for attending with us. It was an excellent excursion.

By Angus Robertson 6R

Year 4 Camp


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Woodwork Classes

Ciaran Hyde-Liddell

Liam GardnerCahn Harbrow

Oscar Little James Brenchley

Alastair Cunningham

Year 2 with their Ocean Diorama’s

Year 6 - Science

Music Tuition


Congratulati ons to our winners:

Kindergarten Cooper Hall (1st) Victor Van der Schalk (2nd)Year 1 Dean Efstathiou (1st) Nathan Hardy (2nd)Year 2 James Camilleri (1st) Julien Bloch (2nd)Year 3 Henry Walker (1st) Christopher Wilson (2nd)Year 4 Thomas Jupp (1st) Hugh Conway (2nd)Year 5 Angus Macdonald (1st) Nathan Atkinson (2nd)Year 6 Angus Robertson (1st) Liam O’Malley (2nd)

Public Speaking

There were some excellent speeches and, as public speaking is deemed one of the greatest fears for adults. I congratulate all the boys who took part. The confi dence, presence and knowledge revealed on the day were incredible.

Congratulati ons to our winners:

Year 3 Henry Walker BeaversYear 4 Oscar Moran My GrandfatherYear 5 Angus Allen My Grandfather William Wright ANSETTYear 6 Jerome Blazé Surfi ng Liam O’Malley Three Wishes

Poetry Competition

Boys this year had to prepare a poem of their choice for performance in class. The three best in each class advanced to the fi nals. There, they had to again recite their prepared poem as well as read (and interpret) a previously unseen poem.

L-R: Cooper Hall, Victor Van der Schalk, Dean Efstathiou,

Nathan Hardy, James Camilleri, Julien Bloch

Highly Commended:

Angus Allen Tim Marcolin

Hamish Robertson James Walker William Wright

Angus Robertson Liam O’Malley

L-R: Angus Macdonald, Nathan Atkinson,

L-R: Henry Walker, Christopher Wilson, Thomas Jupp, Hugh Conway

L-R: Liam O’Malley, Jerome Blazé, William Wright, Angus Allen, Oscar Moran, Henry Walker

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Biggest Morning Tea

Parents and boys were treated to a variety of delicious slices and milo from the Tudor House catering team.

The school raised $327.95 to contribute to research into the causes of cancer as well as new and improved treatment.

Lunch @ TUDOR

Below: Hunter Woods

Above: Kye Harbrow

Above: L-R Charlie Seaton and Daniel Hardy

Below: L-R: Oliver Cain and Liam O’Malley

Above: Ciaran Hyde-Liddell

Tom Negus with one of the rare books

Boarders helping to sort through the books in Headmaster’s garage

Angus Allen helping to unload the books

Rare Book Sale at Tudor

Tudor became the benefi ciary of a huge collection of antiquarian books, most of which the school intends to sell to raise funds for the refurbishment of its historic boarding house, Meyer House.

The books found their way to the Southern Highlands from a large book dealer in the Hunter Valley. All hands were on deck sorting the books out on their arrival

Jock Mitton

Cahn Harbrow


ANZAC march in BowralForty three boys took part in this year’s ANZAC march through Bowral. It was the largest turn-out for quite some years. ‘I felt very proud to be marching with the boy’s,’ said Mr John Stewart. Other staff who particpated were: Mr David Musgrove, Mr Geoff Gowland and Mr Ben Ross.

Thank you to the following boys who marched: Christoper Aleksov, James Arnot, Oscar and Toby Atwill, Darwin and Julien Block, James Camilleri, Sam Carmichael, Ryan and Luke Clough, Henry and William David, Kirk and Sean Dorney, Dean Efstathiou, Oscar Gowland, Sanjaan Gurung, Daniel and Nathan Hardy, William Harrison, Cedric Hely, Lachlan Ismay, David Loewy, Max Mackevicius, Jordan Maples, Alexander Massey, Oscar Mentink, William Middleton, Tom and Will Nicholl, Harry Norman, Orlando Parry, Jack Scandrett, Lachlan Schereck, Wilfred Stewart, Alexander and Angus Webb, Alex Weir, Christopher and Nicholas Wilson, Patrick and Zach Woodburn and William Wright.

The boys were a credit to the school.

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ANZAC at Tudor

Special guest speaker at this year’s ANZAC Service held at Tudor was Mr Isaksson (pictured right). ‘Zack’, 92-and-a-half, spoke to the boys and the audience about his life in WWII. He was in the Tobruk campaign and then New Guinea. It is incredible to think of what these men (and women) who were unlucky enough to be born into this period of history had to endure. I hope and pray such confl icts never encircle our boys as they grow into adulthood. His talk to the boys was very special and gave a human connection to our commemoration service. One key point made at the end of the speech was the bullying never succeeds. He emphasised that all the nations who bully or force their will on others end up in decline.

Also present at the Service was a display of a Ferret Scout Car and a truck that is used to lay pontoons for constructing bridges. Both these were on loan from the Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering (AAMME) which Mr Greg Bowyer organised – thank you.

Above: Little Wildee with Mr James Freeman performing Victor Van der Schalk

Left: School Captain, Ryan Clough with Charlie Savage

James Arnot


MYER House on the move...

Cutting it in half... Separating the two halves...

Hooking it up... On its way...

Whoops... steady as she goes... Coming through the paddock...

Where it came from...

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school improvem

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Construction is well underway for our new library which will stand very proud where Meyer House used to be. The new library will centralise our learning precinct. It will consist of staff areas, resources, learning support team and lecture theatre. Boarders will use the library to do their nightly prep in. The new library is scheduled to be fi nished in time for Term 4, 2010.

The new Library


Kite Day

Thomas Field

William Harrison

Sean Dorney and Alexander VertzayiasSean Dorney and Alexander VertzayiasMatthew Mackenzie

Sam Carmichael and Nicholas Wilson cheering for House points

L-R: Oscar Moran, Jack O’Neil, Ralph Mitchell,William Nicholl (front)

Starter for the day...

TH Swimming Championships

IPSHA Swim Team Rugby Tour to TAS


IPSHA Cross Country

Henry Walker Edward Paul Wilfred Stewart Angus Allen Angus Macdonald

AFL - Paul Kelly CupTudor House sent 15 boys to play in the Paul Kelly Cup, an Aussie Rules competition played between Primary schools.

The boys played four games against other local schools in a round robin format and were able to win all games.

Tudor has been sponsored by Carlton Football Club and the boys looked fantastic in their uniforms. The sportsmanship on the day was outstanding under the guidance of Mr Geoff Gowland andMr Bruce Maples.

Jack Newton Junior Golf FoundationThe following boys represented Tudor House in this tournament held at the Moss Vale Golf Club: David Fox, Lachlan Ismay, Matthew Mackenzie, Matthew Millett, Jack O’Brien, Hugo Treloar, Hunter Woods and Bobby Parish. The students participated in a series of drills and games to test their abilities in various facets of golf. These included: a two hole Ambrose playoff, putting competition, chipping competition, distance competition and accuracy competition. All these activities were played as a school or team of 12 or less to a group, but were individually recorded. Bobby Parish recorded the boy’s champion receiving a gold medal and Tudor fi nished second in the teams scores.

Thank you to Mr David Petrola who organised the team on the day and Mr Stewart for providing the opportunity to become involved in yet another sport at Tudor House... GOLF!

Bobby Parish The Team Jack O’Brien

Tudor House fi elded a very strong, competitive team at this year’s cross country held at The King’s School. Tudor won four places on the IPSHA team and was also the second highest boy representative team of all IPSHA schools. Four boys were then selected to represent Tudor at the Combined Independent Schools (CIS). They were: Darcy Penman (16th) , Angus Macdonald (injured), Angus Allen (16th), Angus Macintyre (36th). They achieved very pleasing results, and were great ambassadors for our school.

Sport


Chainsaw Artist...

Adam Humphries (pictured right) from the UK is no ordinary artist. Instead of a paint brush, canvas or paints, Adam works with a chainsaw!

Adam was invited to Tudor to design and make a totem pole. Both boys and staff were intrigued as Adam worked his magic on a fallen pine tree.

He described his work on the totem pole as: hand of strength with a degree of learning, it rests on the owl for wisdom, the owl perches on the world, under which is the oyster (the world is your oyster), this sits atop a Tudor cap on a pillar of knowledge.

The totem poles will be placed strategically around the school for all to enjoy.

10, 9, 8... Blast Off

Blue Tongues completed building their rockets in the morning so after lunch they walked down to Foxy with their rockets and set up the launch pad with Mr Gardner, Liam’s dad. Mr Freeman then talked to them about the rules and how to be safe. They then sat with their partner ready to launch their rockets. When they went out in pairs, one person launched the rocket and the other partner retrieved it after it had landed. They then swapped jobs so that each person had a go at launching and retrieving the rockets.

Sports and Toys in Moss Vale offered a prize for the rocket that went the highest. This was won by Cahn Harbrow and James Camilleri with their rocket called Fire Booster 44. It was a great afternoon and some of our parents said they had never seen anything like it before. Thank you to Liam’s dad for organising this very exciting activity.

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L-R: Angus Robertson, Angus Macintyre, Ben Wyer, Ryan Clough participating in the Tudor House cross country


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