News Bulletin 20/5/2010

 1.     OHA Winter Luncheon – Friday 18 June. 

We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker at our annual winter luncheon will be The Hon. Martin Pakula, MLC. Minister for Transport and Minister for Industrial Relations. Martin is an Old Haileyburian from the Class of ’86. In 1993 Martin joined the National Union of Workers, where he was an Industrial Officer (1993 - 2000), Assistant State Secretary (2000 - 2004) and State Secretary and National Vice President (2004 - 2006).  In 2006, Martin was elected to the Legislative Council as the member for Western Metropolitan Region and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Transport. In 2007, Premier Brumby appointed him Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Ports. He was appointed Minister for Industrial Relations in December 2008, was Minister for Industry and Trade from December 2008-January 2010 and since January 2010 has been Minister for Public Transport following the resignation of Lynne Kosky. Martin is a keen follower of sport, in particular horse racing and his beloved Carlton of which he has been a member for over 25 years. The event will be held at The Athenaeum Club and once again prices reflect your year of leaving Haileybury and are exceptional value. Non members are most welcome to attend. The invitation is attached here or bookings can be made by clicking on the following link;https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Winter_luncheon In an election year and with many issues surrounding Public Transport in Victoria, we are sure that this will be a highly popular and engaging luncheon. We urge you to book your tickets quickly as the venue has a capacity of 60 guests. 

2.     Congratulations David Shinkfield

After spending 12 years at Rugby School in Warwickshire including appointments as one of the youngest ever boarding Housemasters, Senior Housemaster and Assistant Head, David Shinkfield (OH ’87) has now taken up a position as Principal of Kormilda College in the Northern Territory. Kormilda College is an Anglican and Uniting Church day and residential secondary college, providing high quality learning and living environment for its 1100 students from Year 7 through to Year 12. Kormilda is centrally located between the Darwin and Palmerston in the Northern Territory and offers an affordable independent Christian education in a coeducational and multicultural environment.

3.     The Brian “Weary” Clark 50 year Club

The OHA is delighted to announce the formation of the Brian “Weary” Clark Club. This is a testament to Brian’s great commitment to Haileybury and the OHA over a period exceeding 60 years. The Club will be open to Old Haileyburians who graduated from Haileybury prior to 1961 (ie, greater than 50 years ago). Each year a new year group will be welcomed into the Club. The first Brian “Weary” Clark Club luncheon will be held at the Marine Hotel, Brighton on Friday 13 August. Stay tuned for more details.

4.     OHA Medal

The 2009 OHA Medal has finally been presented to Tony Taggart (OH ‘69) at a full school Assembly on May 18. Tony was unable to receive his award in February due to ill health, however he was delighted to accept his award from OHA Vice President, Myles Kendall and in doing so payed a special tribute to Angel Flight, the organisation he has been volunteering for over the past six years. Tony has completed close to 120 missions for the organization, transporting seriously ill people from rural and regional areas in Victoria and southern NSW for their medical treatment in capital cities of Melbourne and Sydney. We congratulate Tony on this fine achievement, becoming the 2^nd winner of the OHA Medal.  

 5.     World Cup tipping competition The highly anticipated 2010 World Cup is less than a month away. To satisfy this growing football fever, we are excited to release our new World Cup Tipping competition.   We are delighted that Mayfair Wealth Management (owned by Paul Antos, OH ’82) will sponsor this competition with the winner to receive a comprehensive and strategic Financial Health Check incorporating Investments, Superannuation,Wealth Protection and Debt Management normally valued at $550. Mayfair Wealth Management offers holistic financial services and their aim is to provide their clients with the most appropriate professional advice to help them achieve financial freedom and lifestyle choice. Call Paul anytime on 9568 1057 or 0419 397 065 to take advantage of his services.  The major prize for the Interschool competition is a new Apple iPad (16GB Wi-Fi only).   This is a free competition.   Click here to register. Can’t remember your password – the following will give you a hint .. 

6.     Corda Club – Hypnotist Night. 

The Corda Club, Haileybury Football’s Parents and Friends group are once again holding their extremely successful and hilarious hypnotist night. The event will be held in Berthon Hall (Keysborough) on Saturday 19 June and promises to be an outstanding night. An invitation is attached here. We encourage all supporters of Haileybury and OHA football and sport to attend.  

7.     Mens Health Night 

We are close to confirming details for a Mens Health Night to be held at Haileybury in late August / early September. The night will focus on issues such as depression, heart health, prostate tips, diabetes and nutrition. We are looking for Old Haileyburians who have expertise in any of these fields to contact Russell Davidson if they are interested in assisting. 

  8.     OHA Trivia Night – Saturday 31^st JulyThe Old Haileyburians Association will be conducting our 2^nd annual Trivia Night titled “The Battle of Haileybury” on Saturday 31 July in Dickinson Hall at Castlefield. The night is hosted by Old Haileyburian and media personality, Jeremy Kewley and is a tremendous amount of fun. All funds raised from the night are directed back into OHA Clubs and Community groups. For example, first place will take home 50% of the total funds raised on the night. In 2009, the OHA Hockey Club won the evening and were presented with a cheque for just under $1000 – valuable funds for any organisation. Cash prizes are allocated all the way down to 5^th place as well as other prizes on the night for best dressed table and the variety of fun games that are played. It would be brilliant to see as many year groups * as possible attend the night. Already a number of Haileybury Community groups have confirmed their tables for this year.  Tables of 10 can be booked with the entry fee per person of $15 payable on the night. All of the details here. Please contact me if you wish to book a table or if you have any queries.*Year groups booking tables will be required to nominate an OHA Club or Community Group that they wish to allocate the money to. Individual year groups may not claim cash prizes, however are most welcome to participate.  

Russell Davidson

Director of Development and Alumni Relations

9213 2218

Submitted by: Russell Davidson
12:42pm - 20th May 10

News Bulletin 5/5/2010

 1.     OHA Winter Luncheon – Friday 18 June. 

We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker at our annual winter luncheon will be The Hon. Martin Pakula, MLC. Minister for Transport and Minister for Industrial Relations. Martin is an Old Haileyburian from the Class of ’86. In 1993 Martin joined the National Union of Workers, where he was an Industrial Officer (1993 - 2000), Assistant State Secretary (2000 - 2004) and State Secretary and National Vice President (2004 - 2006).  In 2006, Martin was elected to the Legislative Council as the member for Western Metropolitan Region and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Transport. In 2007, Premier Brumby appointed him Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Ports. He was appointed Minister for Industrial Relations in December 2008, was Minister for Industry and Trade from December 2008-January 2010 and since January 2010 has been Minister for Public Transport following the resignation of Lynne Kosky. Martin is a keen follower of sport, in particular horse racing and his beloved Carlton of which he has been a member for over 25 years. The event will be held at The Athenaeum Club and once again prices reflect your year of leaving Haileybury and are exceptional value. Non members are most welcome to attend. The invitation is attached here or bookings can be made by clicking on the following link;https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Winter_luncheon In an election year and with many issues surrounding Public Transport in Victoria, we are sure that this will be a highly popular and engaging luncheon. We urge you to book your tickets quickly as the venue has a capacity of 60 guests. 

2.     Report in the Australian newspaper 

The Australian newspaper published its list of the 100 top academic schools in Australia last Saturday.  The paper used four categories taken from the NAPLAN testing.   The categories were:  Reading (Years 3 and 5), Numeracy (Years 3 and 5), Reading (Years 7 and 9) and Numeracy (Years 7 and 9). Haileybury was the only school for girls and boys in Victoria to be listed in the top 100 in all four categories.   This is a remarkable performance and confirms our reputation as the leading boys/girls non-select entry school in Victoria.   This of course further builds our reputation on a very strong set of VCE and IB results from last year.  The key figure out of these results is that 41% of our students gained ENTER scores over 90 (top 10% in the State).   

 3.     Donations required for an outstanding cause 

The School leadership group are looking for prizes that any Old Haileyburians would be willing to donate. The money raised from the auction and raffle will go towards and education program in our partner school, the Siqongwani High School in the stuggling KwaZulu-Natal region of South Afica. The prizes could be anything such as products, vouchers, signed memorablilia or experiences that would be suitable to either be auctioned off or used as prizes for a raffle. We will most likely do both. The money raised from the auction and raffle will go towards and education program in our partner school, the Siqongwani High School in the stuggling KwaZulu-Natal region of South Afica. There the money will be spent to educate the youth of the area on the increasing problems with HIV/AIDS, gang violence, drug abuse and teen pregnancy, with the hope that more young people will attend school and have a longer and higher quality of life as well as a more promising future. The kinds of things we who have passed through Haileybury take for granted. Any donations would be greatly appreciated by both Haileybury and Sigonwani. 

4.     Great performances by Haileybury students 

a)      Calvin Watson finished third in the National Road Race Championships, held last week in Murwillumbah. His  performance was good enough to earn selection into the Australian Team that will compete in Junior Worlds Championships, which will be held in July in Italy.

 b)      The  APS/AGSV/BAS Golf Championship was held recently at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Haileybury sent one of its strongest teams in School history to the event, with the four players in the team, all on handicaps of 5 or lower (including Zac Morwood, who is now off plus 2 after his brilliant 8-under a few weeks ago at the Box Hill Golf Club). Despite each player being disappointed with individually his round, their collective effort was more than enough to win the Championship quite easily. Their total of 227 shots was 10 better than their nearest rivals, Marcellin College. The individual scores were: Zac Morwood – 73 (1 over)David Shimmin – 77 (5 over)Ryan Magdziarz– 77 (5 over)Conor Davis – 78 (6 over). Haileybury has now won the last two golf Championships, and three out of the last four. Hopes are high that we can repeat the success in 2011!

c)       Kenji Fujihara was selected to represent Australia at the World Aerobics Championships in Europe in October.  Old Haileyburian Alan Cook (OH 2009) was also selected. 

5.       Archives Newsletter Please click here for the first edition of the Haileybury Heritage and Archives newsletter. 

6.     OHA Trivia Night – Saturday 31^st July

The Old Haileyburians Association will be conducting our 2^nd annual Trivia Night titled “The Battle of Haileybury” on Saturday 31 July in Dickinson Hall at Castlefield.

The night is hosted by Old Haileyburian and media personality, Jeremy Kewley and is a tremendous amount of fun. All funds raised from the night are directed back into OHA Clubs and Community groups. For example, first place will take home 50% of the total funds raised on the night. In 2009, the OHA Hockey Club won the evening and were presented with a cheque for just under $1000 – valuable funds for any organisation. Cash prizes are allocated all the way down to 5^th place as well as other prizes on the night for best dressed table and the variety of fun games that are played.

It would be brilliant to see as many year groups * as possible attend the night. Already a number of Haileybury Community groups have confirmed their tables for this year.  Tables of 10 can be booked with the entry fee per person of $15 payable on the night. All of the details here.

Please contact me if you wish to book a table or if you have any queries.

*Year groups booking tables will be required to nominate an OHA Club or Community Group that they wish to allocate the money to. Individual year groups may not claim cash prizes, however are most welcome to participate.

7.  OHAFC Upcoming Lunches There is a myriad of activity happening within the Old Haileybury Amateur Football Club as they currently sit 2-2 on the Premier B ladder. The following events are sure to create interest. Please contact Club President Andrew Hicks at hpbureau@iinet.net.au if you are interested.  

15th May vs Old Carey – Guest speaker, Old Haileyburian and Richmond player, Tyrone Vickery. We shall be hosting children and parents from the Middle School. We want them to feel welcome as they watch a number of their teachers go through their paces. School Principal Derek Scott and Head Castlefield Campus, Scott Doran. 

26th June vs St Kevins OB - Lady's Luncheon. After last year's successful day, this event looks like being even bigger and better. More details to come but there will be special guests, giveaways and lots of fun. 

24th July vs Old Ivanhoe - This is our Sponsors Luncheon where we pay special attention to this most important group. Of course everyone is welcome. 

7th August vs Hampton Rovers - Reunion Day with the very first side of 1961, being reunited along with members of the 1990 Premiership side - the group that took us to A Grade for the first time.  This will be a special day. 

21st August vs Old Essendon - Last Home Game and launch into the finals.  

8.     Haileybury Pipes and Drums January 21^st 2010 saw the official registration of our school tartan in Scotland, so named,“The Haileybury Tartan.” Haileybury Pipes and Drums wore their new kilts for the first time at the Victorian Championships in March, when they also won the Juvenile title. The school tartan is now officially launched and in recognition of this momentous occasion, we are delighted to offer the wider school community an opportunity to purchase Haileybury tartan scarves ($60) and ties ($50). Made from 100% wool and woven in Scotland, they make an ideal gift. All funds raised will support our glorious Pipes and Drums. The Friends will host their Annual Dinner on May 8th 2010 at the Southern Golf Club. Please join us for a wonderful evening's entertainment from the Band. To place an order for our merchandise or Dinner tickets, (Adults $70, Students $50) please contact Karen Wallace, President of the Friends of Haileybury Pipes and Drums on 0438130365 or karenwallace5@bigpond.com for further information.  

Russell Davidson

Director of Development and Alumni Relations

9213 2218

Submitted by: Russell Davidson
2:15pm - 6th May 10

News Bulletin 20/4/10

 Weekly Bulletin 20/4/2010. 

1.     Haileybury Pipes and Drums January 21^st 2010 saw the official registration of our school tartan in Scotland, so named,“The Haileybury Tartan.” Haileybury Pipes and Drums wore their new kilts for the first time at the Victorian Championships in March, when they also won the Juvenile title. The school tartan is now officially launched and in recognition of this momentous occasion, we are delighted to offer the wider school community an opportunity to purchase Haileybury tartan scarves ($60) and ties ($50). Made from 100% wool and woven in Scotland, they make an ideal gift. All funds raised will support our glorious Pipes and Drums. The Friends will host their Annual Dinner on May 8th 2010 at the Southern Golf Club. Please join us for a wonderful evening's entertainment from the Band. To place an order for our merchandise or Dinner tickets, (Adults $70, Students $50) please contact Karen Wallace, President of the Friends of Haileybury Pipes and Drums on 0438130365 or karenwallace5@bigpond.com for further information.  

2.        Haileybury Football The Haileybury 1^st XV111 season kicks off today against Melbourne Grammar School at Todd Road. We wish the team and their coach, Stewart Loewe every success for this season.            The Corda Club in conjunction with the OHA are looking to gain photographs of every Old Haileyburian who has played VFL/AFL football for a display in the newly renovated Langford Pavillion. We are also looking for photographs of the following Haileybury 1^st XV111 Premiership teams; 197019831987. Please contact Russell Davidson if you are able to assist. 

3.       Golden Oldies Cricket tournament – Harrogate, UK. 

Craig Phillips (’73) advises that an Old Haileyburians Association team will be participating in the 14th Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival than the historical Spa Town of Harrogate, situated in North Yorkshire, arguably the home of Cricket. The Cricket will be played on some of the most wonderful grounds in the surrounding villages. We would like to know if there are any over 40’s who may be keen to join this team, especially those living in the UK at the moment. The tournament starts on August 8^th with 3 limited overs games to be played. Further information can be obtained from the tournament website http://www.goldenoldiessports.com/go_festivals/cricket_festivals/world-cricket-festival-harrogate-2010.htm or Russell Davidson.

 4.       Congratulations Geoff Quirk (’84) Congratulations to Geoff on his new role as Dealer Principal at Barlowworld Mercedes – Benz in Moorabbin. Geoff was formerly General Manager at Brighton Mazda. We are delighted that Geoff has agreed to continue his sponsorship of the OHA Footy Tipping competition and we welcome Barlowworld Mercedes-Benz as our newest sponsor. For those in the market for a new vehicle, do not hesitate to contact Geoff on 8506 9888. 

5.       OHA Open Morning – Tuesday 4 May The next OHA Open Morning will be held on Tuesday 4 May. Please note for those wishing to attend that the day will commence at 8.40am. Those attending will have the pleasure of a school tour, visit to Assembly, delicious morning tea and an opportunity to see the archives. Please book your spot with Russell Davidson – we are limited to 10 guests per visit. 

6.     Donations required for an outstanding cause The School leadership group are looking for prizes that any Old Haileyburians would be willing to donate. The money raised from the auction and raffle will go towards and education program in our partner school, the Siqongwani High School in the stuggling KwaZulu-Natal region of South Afica. The prizes could be anything such as products, vouchers, signed memorablilia or experiences that would be suitable to either be auctioned off or used as prizes for a raffle. We will most likely do both. The money raised from the auction and raffle will go towards and education program in our partner school, the Siqongwani High School in the stuggling KwaZulu-Natal region of South Afica. There the money will be spent to educate the youth of the area on the increasing problems with HIV/AIDS, gang violence, drug abuse and teen pregnancy, with the hope that more young people will attend school and have a longer and higher quality of life as well as a more promising future. The kinds of things we who have passed through Haileybury take for granted. Any donations would be greatly appreciated by both Haileybury and Sigonwani.

 7.     Haileybury girls succeed in World Cross Country Championships During the week the Haileybury Girls Cross Country team placed second in the ISF world schools cross country championship. The team of Tess Craig, Tashana Kehoe Sporton, Ashlee Kehoe Sporton, Siobhan Jagusch, Melanie Townsend and Tayla Daly came a very close second behind Turkey with New Zealand finishing 3^rd. It was an amazing effort by Tessa Craig to win the race! Tashana finished 6^th, Mel 8^th, Ashlee 21^st, Siobhan 22^nd and Tayla 39^th. Congratulations girls on a wonderful performance.

Submitted by: Russell Davidson
12:16pm - 30th Apr 10

News Bulletin 18/2/2010

Submitted by: Russell Davidson
1:58pm - 18th Feb 10