reflections A HISTORY OF MOOROOPNA HIGH SCHOOL & MOOROOPNA SECONDARY COLLEGE “TWENTY FIVE YEARS ON “ A founding Principal’s recollections aving taught in some five country high schools just before the 1972 school year, my high expectations H up to 1971, at the relatively tender age of 37, I was appointed as Principal to the non existant were soon dashed when I saw, with dismay, that not one sod had been turned on the temporary site, and, not one high school at Mooroopna. What a strange outcome!portable had merely travelled occasionally through this modest I was in view! Public Works Department officers viewed my consternation with looks of: "Don't call us, hamlet when living at Numurkah. Eminently forgettable we'll call you" and: "Everything will be in place in good were the scrubby swamplands between Shepparton and time". And believe it or not, by the date of commence Mooroopna with its architecturally barren main street ment, six classrooms were in place, including a wood and the tumbledown old stables of a former racetrack on work room, administration block, needlecraft and sci the present Recreation Reserve site where I had once ence rooms. The list of prospective students comprised changed for a practice football match - no hot showers, about 105 ex Year Six boys and girls from local and dis needless to say. trict schools. The surnames seemed like a roll call of the The proposed high school was the result of intense lob United Nations with Italian and Turkish names figuring bying by a formidable committee of local men who had prominently. The small staff of six or seven teachers had nearly driven the Director of Secondary Education to gradually reported for duty and been promptly dra distraction. His file on this subject, it was rumoured, gooned into furniture and supplies unpacking. In typi was full to overflowing. As a result of their efforts, it cally hot summer weather this weary group performed was ultimately agreed to purchase a suitable site upon exceptionally well and slept soundly at night. The PWD which to establish a temporary relocatable complex for had provided a small basketball court with backboards 1972 prior to the commencement of a permanent school for recreational purposes and linked all buildings with to cater for up to 800 pupils. functional metal covered ways. We were ready for the first day. On my first visit to Mooroopna, late in 1971, the District Inspector and the Committee gave me the grand tour to That first day stands out in my memory for ever. I con see the 25 acre site of former farmland with the remnants ducted my first full school assembly from the steps 6f the administration block flanked by the stern Mr. Wright of crop stubble and a marshy rivulet dividing it from east to west. The northwest corner had been chosen for the (ex army sergeant major) who glared at the assembled temporary complex. Some 100 plus students and about students as if daring anyone to blink. With two walking seven staff would occupy it in due course. sticks to mobilise his artificial hips, he had adapted hap pily to his special duties of senior master and sports mas Over a lunch at the Royal mail the Committee members ter. On several occasions he would stump into the long grilled me mercilessly about my hopes and aspirations grass in pursuit of a recently sighted tiger snake when for the school. It was obvious they had high hopes for ever the panic stricken cry was raised by startled stu the future of the school which, they were sure, would be dents. a major economic boost for the town. After this, I was thrust under the spotlight before parents and prospective Just three forms could be taught in 1972 - 3A, 3B, 3C - Year Seven pupils at Mooroopna Primary School. Never named with a certain flair, I thought. My first address did I feel so young and inadequate. Brandishing a copy centred upon the special nature of this first intake, the of the plans for the Pembroke Courtyard 800 school I excitement of gradually occupying a brand new school enthused about the unique opportunity we all had in this with facilities of the highest quality etc. etc. By the time place. What I said, I now know not, but as I invited six years had elapsed, some of us regretted ever having questions I was besieged by dozens of anxious parents used the term "unique" or "special" because youngsters who all had good reasons to doubt that a new millenium naturally hear the best of what they want to hear. At the in secondary education was about to dawn. Exhausted, twenty year reunion of the selfsame group, I realised, I returned to Alexandra to complete my last year there with deep emotion, that it was indeed very special to before uprooting my wife and three children for yet most of us. another time. We survived 1972, having marvellous moments of suc Moving in to the new Emma St. Principal’s residence cess and experiencing an ever growing closer relation- ship between teachers and students. Who can ever for By 1979 a major change in School leadership occurred get the proud day we won our first inter school swim ming shield? - the principal cheered so loudly, his col when I was seconded to the Benalla Regional Office to take of the role of Assistant Regional Director. Mr HISTORY OF THE START OF leagues looked quite nonplussed. Parental support strengthened as the weeks went by. An ambitious Watson assumed my post and temporary promotions occurred right down the teaching line. For about 2 MOOROOPNA HIGH SCHOOL perimeter scheme was implemented. The School years I scarcely saw the school, except to help in the Council lobbied hard to change the proposed permanent allocation of funds for grounds development and to pro “Mooroopna had been dormant/regressing for forty 4. The special features for selecting Mooroopna as a school site from the north eastern corner to the present mote the construction of the last block - the gymnasium, years”... Sir Ian McLennan in 1962. future site for a secondary education facility. site. an Ecacentre, as Minister Lacey was pleased to call it. This stagnation resulted in minimum population growth, MAY 1969 My experience in viewing schools over the whole minimum changes to buildings, main street profile and As another year approached it became clear our school The Education Department advises the Rodney Shire region was to stand me in good stead later on. generally not a preferred town to live in. The 1956 local numbers would increase markedly, so Block C Council, that its sites committee had recommended the (Humanities) and the Amenities Block were finally In 1982 I returned to M.H.S. and found it in excellent rains/floods resulted in peach trees dying as a result of reservation of 20 acres of land in Mooroopna for a future begun. As bulldozers excavated the site in preparation, shape. Mr Watsons leadership had been outstanding. the flooding. Pear and apple orchards were established primary and also a future post primary school. several wise old farmers said that the levels would be Staff now numbered in excess of 50 and we had close to where peaches once grew. six hundred students. The gardens and grounds were a The Mooroopna and District Post Primary School below the disastrous flood levels earlier in the century. 1960. Mooroopna begins to see changes. picture of flourishing green and manicured mainte Investigational Committee relentlessly, wrote letters to Prophetic in retrospect! As Shepparton was expanding, Mooroopna begins to the Minister of Education on every possible aspect of nance. Settling into the Principals office again was not The occupation of Block C necessitated a split in staff change, being geographicaly and economically part of what was changing on the western side of the Goulburn easy, but leadership in curriculum, staff management and pupils. Until succeeding blocks were built, the Shepparton. River. and job satisfaction was clearly expected of me. As in need to operate in two sections was to make program the mid '70s, when the schools security systems 12 1962. The Ardmona cannery fruit intake increased In November 1969, Members of this committee organ ming and movement of pupils very difficult. My centre external sirens wailed out to keep local residents awake and the first of production shifts commenced. ised a deputation to present to the Minister of Education of operations was now the present English Staff Room. and cursing, now, the more sophisticated silent infra-red why Mooroopna is to be considered as the site for the The first service club was formed - Apex club of With in excess of 300 students in 1974 a crisis of major detection system resulted in me being called out at all next Post Primary School in the Goulburn Valley. Mooroopna, duplication of the highway on Main St proportions occurred during the first term vacation. times to switch it off and trudge carefully through the (nowMcLennan St) was being planned. This deputation was arranged through our local Member While I holidayed in Melbourne and Alexandra, huge cold and creaking rooms until assured all was well. I of Parliament, and advised the Secretary that he would 1964/65 Concern over why Mooroopna was not consid flooding along the Goulburn innundated Shepparton counted some 60-70 false alarms and rude awakenings. also have to allow the Tatura Committe to present a dep ered as a suitable site for a secondary school (South and Mooroopna. Desperate to check on our home and utation also. Towards the end of 1982 I applied for and was appoint Shepparton Technical School decision to build). the school, we drove through several feet of water all ed to the position of Assistant Regional Manager, 1970 A record fruit harvest, a record canning season the way from Shepparton to Mooroopna. Watchful The Rotary club of Mooroopna was formed, another Barwon South, Western Region, to be based in ( and employment) increased tomato and other crops in friends and school councillors had saved our home from strong group to influence Mooroopna's directions. Warrnambool. The then Director General, Dr N. Curry this area, characterised action in Mooroopna. A decision the water, but all school buildings had suffered badly. rang one day to ask how I felt about shifting to the sea Subdivisions were indentified, houses were being built, by Ardmona Cannery to build and develop a juice plant, Thousands of dollars worth of carpeting in Block C was side, so another shift was afoot. The school afforded me young people with families demanded Kindergartens, to expand production and many other changes in build ruined, but vital stores and equipment in the store room a fine farewell gift by naming the Ecacentre the G. T. better schools, football clubs rooms, sporting and recre ings, population growth were all aspects in correspon had been saved by our hardworking caretaker in the Coulsen Education Community Centre which was duly ational facilities etc. dences, to the Minister of Education, advising him that dead of night. The smell of rotting carpet underfelt per opened with some pomp and ceremony by Mr Peter Mooroopna and the Western side of the Goulburn Valley 1968 The Shire of Rodney had arranged for a visit by vaded everything. Dhurringile inmates worked for days Ross Edwards. The marvellous gymnasium was a the Minister of Education to visit Tatura, to meet with a was on the move. to tear it all up and we girded our loins to work in a C dream fulfilled and the last block in the jigsaw. I even committee who had been agitating for thirty years for 1971 Mooroopna was the fastest growing town in Block with concrete floors until the costly recarpeting let myself in one night to play a sole game of badminton Secondary education in Tatura. Victoria with a 38% population increase for the five could take place. Meanwhile, the Council harassed the with my neighbour and have regretted since my inabili years to 1971. Ministry to construct a protective levee around the Mooroopna people began to hear about this visit by the ty to further exploit its delights. Minister of Education and demanded to know why the In May 1971, the Education Department Gazette had school, plus a pumping station which could automati cally activate should future floods occur. It's history "Twenty Five Years On, When Afar and Asunder." This Mooroopna Riding Councillors had not been advised of advertised vacancies for forty principals and Mooroopna paraphrase of a grand old Public School song well befits this impending visit. is mentioned, but under a special notation. Quote: "This now that all this came to pass. We survived the clatter the feelings I have today. Just four years after I left vacancy is subject to the opening of a new High School of polypropelene chairs on concrete and Mrs Golding PUBLIC MEETING JULY 1968 Mooroopna ahead of our removalists van, I took three in the area indicated and may be withdrawn later if it outlived the shock of finding a snake coiled in the ropes months long service leave for an overseas trip with my A public meeting was called to discuss Mooroopna's becomes definite that the building will not be ready or in the Admin, portable. That memorable flood level was future in Educational Developments. At this meeting wife. While in beautiful Copenhagen, my career in that temporary accomodation will not be available. This immortalised by the red line on the white post planted many ideas were explained and aspects discussed. A education was brought to a sudden halt by a massive then was the first glimmer of hope of the High School in the shrubbery of the courtyard between Blocks J and committee was formed to investigate the matter further. coming to fruition. C by Mr Adams. stroke which paralysed my left limbs. I now lead a somewhat sedentary existance, relying heavily on the The Mooroopna Post Primary School Investigations JULY 5,1971 With the passing years, increasing demand for enrol support of my loyal family and the numerous therapists Committee was formed. This committee established: The Minister of Education, Mr Thompson has advised ment at M.H.S. was such that the pressure to complete who attend me from time to time. Still, occasional 1. The summary of all Primary school students in Mr P Ross-Edwards, MLA, that "a new High School will the total building program became intense. Staff num memories of those halcyon '70s days still flood into my Feeder schools, by grade on the western side of the be established at Mooroopna in February 1972." bers were also growing rapidly. Soon, we had gathered mind and I look keenly forward to renewing acquain Goulburn River. Mr. G Coulson, announced as Principal fpr 1972. one of the finest groups of qualified and caring teachers tanceships at the 25th Reunuion. Thankyou for the possible. Teacher shortages bedevilled the system. We 2. The number of students on buses travelling from The Mooroopna and District Post Primary School request and opportunity to pen these few lines. gained our share of American graduates in the process. and through Mooroopna to secondary education in Investigations continued its activities. Shepparton Schools. Who will ever forget our great fete to raise funds in - Raised the question of a Technical wing compo about 1975? Visits by Minister Dixon, the reigning GRAEME COULSON 3. Defined geographically, the sixteen bus routes col nent to be included in the development and plan Miss Australia and star of T.V.'s No. 96. Ken James lecting secondary students west of the Goulburn ning of the High School. (with police car escort) helped draw large crowds. A River. These bus routes would continue, even if a - Met with the new Principal and offered support in "Fete worse than death!" I was wont to say, as a huge High School was established in Mooroopna to take any aspect Mr G Coulson requested; as he was still thunderstorm struck and brought profitable evening students to the Technical and Private Schools in teaching at Alexandra. Frequent communications sales to an end. Shepparton. occured. - Assisted with arranging a Mother's club to decide DECEMBER 22,1971 pattern. The efforts by Mrs. Dawn _.o.x, find on an uniform, type, colour, material, design, mid m Davis from the Received communication from the Minister of Education that portable buildings would be moved onto the site dur MOOROOPNA SECONDARY initial formation of a parents advisory group from November 1971 to assist Principal Graeme ing the Christmas holidays. COLLEGE CO-OP LTD Coulson with uniforms etc., and as chairperson of Teachers appointed to the new High School visited the Mothers Club from February 1972, must be Mooroopna to view their next School appointment and In the early years in establishing the new High school, Considerable volunteer parental input to these projects clearly recorded for her wonderful committments only found a sign "Mooroopna High School" and then there were many details to attend to, to ensure a satisfac was forth coming. Phil Banfield ploughing and levelling and contribution to the formative years of the made enquiries at the police station. tory first year. As the beginning of the permanent build the grounds in readiness for the watering systems etc. school. In December 1971, the Department chose the Maclsaac ings came to fruition, the surrounding facilities and - Persued the department for accomodation for Alex Trotter , John Campbell engineer, Edward Davis, Road frontage for the school. developments of the grounds began to take prominence teachers. James Forsyth, Andrew Forsyth plumbing, Graeme Lea- in the overall picture. JANUARY 1972 Whyte, W. Hatton electrician, Ron Maude and Stuart - Persued the department for the provision of non Attempts were made to raise funds which could attract Davidson (staff) with trenching equipment from Dundas teaching staff, whom department policy was that The local Public Works Department had organised the subsidies to develop and improve the Education depart Simson and David Pullar and J. Douglass to name a few. the new school was not entitled. delivery of portable classrooms, connected power, water, ment land. This fund raising placed a burden on the fam 5. No. 2 and 3 ovals 1977/78 sewerage. Maclsaac Rd fenced/ gates and gravelled paths The district Inspector of Schools, H V Sloane was busy ilies in these formative years to develop the many acres and quadrangle. 6. Shower change block ($52,000) 1978/79 organising and communication with the schools exit etc., but would begin to benefit future students and not grade 6 students etc. In essence by the time the school opened on the first day the current students. Those loans were paid off over 10 years and in 1988, of term everyone associated with this project were truely with new Principal John Schreenan, it was suggested that There was apprehension with Grade 6 students choosing To this end, the Mooroopna High School Co-operative proud of the facilities established for a great school. we keep the M.S.C. Co-operative alive, by raising a loan which High/Technical they wished to attend in 1972 - On Co. Ltd. (a community service Co-op) was formed on the this proposed High School site was a sign only 13th October 1975. of $5,000 for various minor projects (now no subsidies "Mooroopna High School" site. available). JIM DOUGLASS Dr. B Cockroft Chairman Orientation Day for prospective students was held at the The secretary was diverted by all types of obstacles and J Douglass Secretary we were not achieving the objective. It was then pro Mooroopna Primary School in early December 1971. P. Banfield Director posed that we consider increasing the number of share holders to 41 raising $50,000. The M.S.C. Council A Trotter Director agreed and numorous projects were K Smith Director 1 Inground watering system upgrade 2 Technology development and Building modifica "THOSE WERE THE DAYS". I ORIGINAL SHAREHOLDERS tion Phillip Banfield, Barry Campbell, Barbara Charmain, Still, on With the show, and everyone enjoyed being part of it. Tuesday night was pretty quiet with the Elderly 3 Computer developments and modifications to Dr. Bruce Cockroft, Graeme Coulson, Stuart Davidson, Citizens, except for the inteijectors (Kent and Shane Muir), whom they thought were rowdy intruders.’ Everyone power Edward Davis, James Douglass, Frank Faulkner, John was a bit shaky but we got through O.K. and Pughy told us all not to worry "'cause the dress rehearsal is always a Gray, Eric Jacobson, Dr. John Mackellar, Geoffrey 4 Home economics room modification Martin, Stuart Mock, Keith Smith, Alexander Trotter, 5 Library security development and building modifi Wednesday was our big opening night and we were all nervous. Our voices were a bit soft and everyone was tense. Kevin Trudgen, Bas Van Den Ende, Stanley Watt, Peter cation etc I had butterflies in my stomach when I came through the curtains for the first time and bid the audience "Welcome I Willoughby. to our event of theatrical delights" - dead silence as I made my way to the pulpit and tried to recall that first typed The shareholders of the M.S.C. Co-op ltd in guarantee bloody shambles". ing these loans, are truely proud in the results in provid line at the top of page one upon which my entire confidence hung. I'll tell you now if ever you get landed with an Each shareholder allocated 1500 shares of $1 each, nom M.C.’s job, insist on a mallet. It saved my life; whenever I couldn't remember what came next, I'd simply give the inal capital of $30,000. ing a great facility for the students of the western side of the Goulbum River. pulpit another bash with the mallet. Those of you who saw the show know how many times I got stuck. Phillip Banfield was elected chairman of the Board of Most frustrating of all was the continuing sketch between me and Pughy (who’s the delivery man, Henry Perkins Directors in November 1976; In 1995 the number of share holders was increased to with "a dozen bottles for Mr. Alsop" while his wife waits in the cart outside). The first part consisted of about fif 181 shareholders , with nominal capital of $271,500 to The MHS Co-op Ltd was registered on 12th December teen exchanges between us, but Pughby never ever got them in the right order: instoad of going through the provide $200,000 towards the Performing Arts Centre- 1975 with the registrar of co-operatives. 20 shareholders, sequence we zig-zagged around it! On the Thursday night the first line he said was second last on the Script! (I this loan is over 15 years, (to year 2011) each with 1500 shares (10%) called up cap ital- (MHS Council provided this initial called up capital In 1996 the original shareholders, who were still share All in all it was good fun even 'watching the different acts for four nights was not boring because each performance of $3,000 on behalf of share holders. holders, continued to support the development of I bashed and was different think pulpitaudience the each several times was different. One night the audience would laugh at a line and the next night, about then!) M.S.C., were presented with a certificate of appreciation. Nominal Capital $30,000 dead silence would follow the same line! (Just ask any of the actors in the Melodrama or the Pantomime). P. Banfield, B. Campbell, S. Davidson, E. Davis, J. I think we've got some great talent there. Mandy LeSueur (the wicked queen) could get a Job any day reading the Called up Capital $3,000 Douglass, F. Faulkner, J.Gray, J. Jacobson, S. Moch, News for GMV6 with that delicate accent. Stephen McCracken could appear in the next ad. for White King or Fab. Security for loans $27,000 with a Government guarantee A.Trotter, S.Watt. Warren Cross looks like excellent teacher material. I'm not sure whether Andrew Long is a good actor or perhaps to the bank, to improve Education Department facilities. just that way inclined. As for Julie Gale, I think that if the price of a nip of whisky rose to $10-00 she could still This $30,000 now available, together with subsidies of JIM DOUGLASS $1 to $1 from the Education Department together with Overall I think it’s the tremendous enjoyment that everyone who is part of a show like that gets from being in it. support from the shire of Rodney, gave the M.H.S. QUOTABLEquotes Q be absolutely no more Council some teeth to develop the grounds projects. sell donelike Wellthem hot cakes. Pughy, you've stirred us all up and made us get something out of it! Mr Snow - ‘‘The procedure must 1. Watering scheme / not oval 1976/77 4-5 lines, but 10 at the most.’ nervous. 1 2. ^ The Shed- Mechanics first day I was pretty ... I still have nightmares about Sweeny Todd. orienteering day so I wasn't 3. Tennis Courts 4* Practice Cricket wickets alone. enrolment 2nd. First day of school Graeme Coulson Principal Sports day .. Shepparton South Tech, visited. 13th. Mothers Club fashion parade. 28th. 352 native trees painted around the perimeter of the school. Each student planted 3 trees. School Fete. Uniform sold through the school due to the closure of Dal’s Drapery in Mooroopna. Speech Night Play: “Christmas at Boggy Creek”. Some students reported on the highlights of the year. -Ruth Stewart & Simon Banfield gave their impressions of the first year. -Shelley Bullen: school trips. -Liz Baumber: special 3 week program. -Gavin Le Sueur: science -Michelle Nightingale: library. -Martin Baumber. J°hn PUBLIC WORKS VICTORIA NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER Location High School, MOOROOPNA Work Erection of blocks E G & J You are advised that a tender by- ANNUAL MEETING GF MOTHERS* CLUB HELD CN 23/3/73* Con Baumber R. Warland G. Adame D. Davie E. Spowart SECOND YEAR STAFF - Back row : Mr Fawcett, Mr Parker, Mr Collins. Centre row : Mrs Pickworth, Mrs Cockcroft, Mrs Anselmi, Miss Campbell, Miss Gardiner, Miss Vincent, Mrs North. Front row :Mr Wright, Miss Holt, Mr Coulson (Principal), Mr Pugh, Mrs Gray, Mrs Rowe. Absent: Mr Adams, MrsCharman, Mrs Hansford SNOW TRIP MOOROCPNA HIGH SCHOOL MINUTES OF MEETING HELD Al MOOROOTNA HIGH SCHOOL QI MONDAY, 14th OCTOBER 1974 PRESENT: Mr. J. Douglass, Mr.A.Trotter, Mr.S.Watt,Mr. G. Coulson, Cr.J. Gray Mrs.J.Baumber, Mrs.E.Lowe, Mr.B.Campbell, Dr.B.Cockcroft,E.Davis, Dr.J.Mackellar APOLOGIES: Mr.I.MacDonald,Mr.K.Trudgen,Mr,G.McLean,Mr.P.Banfield MINUTES: As circulated received on. motion of Mr.A.Trotter and Mrs.J.Baumber CORRESPQIDENCE: Outwards: 1. To E.Bumess (p.W.D.)-re construction and siting of storage shed 2. To Sec.Rotoract Club-re permission to use H. ^co Rooms for Demonstration 3. Mrs.V. McNabb- interim permission for use of Basketball court. Inwards : from 1. MtA- Clarke(MLC) - Copy of Minister’s letter re flood prevention works, 2. Mrs. V.McNab - Request for use of basketball court by Junior boys team, 3. P.Chuck, Mooroopna Rotoract Club-Request for use of H.Eoo rooms fOr'Cooking Demonstration. 4. Jiutherglen High Advisory Council-seeking support in expressing concern*over industrial action on H.S.C. and Principal’s role 5* Buildings Branch - no new Teoh Components for 1975• 6. Dr. Shears (Diroctor General)-re reorganization of School Councils 7. Buildings Branch - Blocks B,D,H to be included in Stage III 8. Lions Club of Mooroopir’-Notification of intention to organize 3 activities for fete. 9. P. Chuck - Cooking Demonstration to be held at South Tech. 10. M. Clarke - copy of Minister’s reply about Stage III - starting time unknown. 11. P. Ross-Edwards - copy of Minister’s reply about Stage Ill-starting time unknown 12. V.I.C.S.O. - (a) Annual Conference material -(b) Aocident Insuranoe for Voltuitary Workers Moved by Mr. Campbell and Cr, Gray that the outwards correspondence be*apprpved and the inwards correspondence reoeived. BUSINESS ARISING 1. Flood Situation - Cr. Gray and Mr, Campbel} moved that in view of the recent critical river level the P.W.D. be contacted, as a matter of urgenoy to take action on the matter of flood valve and landsoape levee protection for the School. 2. Use of Basketball Court by Junior team for praotioe. That the Principal’s action of granting interim approval be endorsed - Cr. Gray and Mr. Watt. 3. Rutherglen Advisory Counoil request - Considerable discussion but no resolution. Members agreed that the need to be informed on current issues was paramount. Contact with Staff on informal basis is encouraged. 4. School Councils (Dr. Shear’s letter). All members should note Public Meeting at Shepparton High School Assembly Hall on 29th October at 8.00pm. Staff,parents and interested Community members are all urged to attend. 5. Lions.Club : S. Watt and E. Davis moved that the Advisory Council not give its approval for the sale of Lions Club Xmas Cakes at the fete. Cr. Gray and Dr. Cookcroft moved an amendment That the Advisory Council accept the Lions Club offer to conduct 3 activities,thanking them for same, and that they be further informed of Council’s preference that the Xmas cakes should not be sold. While such is Council’s opinion the Lions Club certainly would have permission should they wish to do so. The amendment was passed, beoame the motion and was subsequently passed unanimously. 6. V.I.C.S.O. Voluntary Workers Insurance - Mr. Watt(Insurance advisor) recommended that the Insurance through V.I.C.S.O. be taken up in view of the lower premium rates. Cr. Gray and Mrs. Baumber moved that Mr. Watt’s recommendation be followed, subject to immediate enquiries as to rebate on current policy and appropriate commencement date. Mr. Watt also undertook to provide a resume of all policies held in the name of the Advisory Counoil. FINANCIAL STATEMENT:- Accredit balance of $2044*32 as at 1/10/74 was reported by the Secretary. Mr. Watt and Dr. Mackellar moved that the report be received. Mr. Campbell and Dr. Cockoroft moved that the Secretary make enquiries as to the possibility of investing Direct Grant money at higher interest rates and that he be given power to act to this end if position seems favourable. ...... 1 MOTHERS CLUB REPQ1T - Mrs. J. Baumber. Two meetings held to plan for Dinner/Fashion/: Parade on 2nd October. Purchase of material for Sports uniforms to be finalised once '7/ receipts from this function are complete. Domestic Account $835«l2(approx $300 // profit from Fashion Parade to be added. Uniform Account Deb.Dalance $784.21 7 •’General Account $44.14 /2.../W, 15th October, 1975 On behalf of .-.the. Mooroopna High School Advisory Council I wish to acknowledge and express appreciation of the generous donation of $540.00 to this School. The Council wishes to advise your Club that the money will be used to provide a special reference section for the new Commonwealth Library and that the Rotapr club will be recognised as the donar by the installation of a small plaque. books in Yours faithfully '. Coulson. Secretary, School Advisory -* M'PNA CLEANS UP IN SPORia Mooroopna High School student's “cleaned the pool" when they took off eight of the 14 aggregate trophies at the Shepparton and District Secondary school's two-day swimming carnival. ALVIN atMoort)opha 1 'L High Sch<? Mooroopna nd district I gum trees at the entrance, the trees in the front lawn and the grounds beautified, and the results of their support “LONG MEMORIES” the original shrubs in the south courtyard. The ash trees in the north courtyard came from my own garden as self- and hard work were enjoyed for many years. Much of that original planting work has been changed with the sown seedlings there. The place soon lost that raw look expansion of the school, but I especially remember how Bruce Williams looks back of a building site as the greenery spread. The school council was very active in improving the look of the attractive the south courtyard was, with its varying levels and flower beds and shrubs. It was once the setting for a school in this and many other ways. remarkable dance troup from Mornington Island who Speaking of Graeme Coulson, I remember one time took us out of the 1980's back to their Aboriginal roots when he had to discipline a student; (does the name with their wonderful music and dance. Langman spring to mind? Perhaps not). The offence Perhaps the most enduring memory is of that special must have been pretty bad, because Graeme was very, group of students - the pioneers: those who opened the very irate, and very, very audible. Remember, his office school as Form 1 (as we .then called Year 7). For all of was right at the centre of C Block. At the peak of his rep their school life these students were the leaders: there rimand, I reckon about 200 lower jaws had just dropped were no older students ahead of them. This gave them a and stayed open, and there was not another untoward unique quality of responsibility and action, which I had sound from the whole of C Block for the rest of the day! never seen elsewhere. Because they and their first teach That's effective discipline! ers grew together, daily facing the battles with mud, LIBARY building projects, inconvenience, there was a strong bond hen I joined the staff of Mooroopna High was met by a large tiger snake that had sneaked in there of shared endurance, of having faced hardship together W School at the start of 1974 it was just begin away from the rising waters! The library had to squeeze into C6 until the new building and of having come through triumphant. This seemed to ning it's third year of life, and it's first year in The ground between the main school and the portables (the present library) was finished, with Commonwealth imbue in them a friendliness and respect both for us and the new buildings. And what smart buildings they were; was still flooded, so we had an emergency timetable to support (remember the days of generous governments?), each other that set a wonderful example for the later gen such a change from the set of portables that had been the minimise movement between the two centres; the stu and what a relief it was to Lorraine Rowe, the librarian, erations to follow in the making of a great school. school for it's first two years. And, the new buildings dents were scheduled for half day blocks in one area or to move into more spacious quarters. Library lessons were entered from Echuca Road, and not Maclsaac became much more manageable. BRUCE WILLIAMS the other, with the teachers driving from one to the other Road. between classes. Students though had to walk outside the OTHER MEMORIES "C" Block was the centre of school life, because it con fence and around the Maclsaac Road corner; a real drag. The School Council and parents were very keen to see tained the School office, the Principal's office, another And the mud! We tried having students take off their office for three senior staff(Jean Gardiner, Laurie Fagan shoes at the entrances to C Block, but that was not entire and myself) the staffroom, the library. Oh yes, and six classrooms! C!, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7; C6 was the library, ly successful; we even tried having students put plastic U.F.O.s Student opinion on this important subject is more in depth than the staff opinion - as you might expect. bags over their muddy shoes before entering. That didn't presided over by Lorraine Rowe. We still needed those Asked Robvn and she said, ''They're queer and I don't believe in them. Other people can believe what they work well either! portables though, some at the back of the still unbuilt J If I saw a U.F.O. land in my backyard I would scream I suppose!" However, one good consequence was the flood proofing Sevgi believes in them but doesn't think there are many around. "If I saw one I'd faint first then call the newspaper Block (science, home economics), and others on the old want. of the school. The levy bank was built (barely noticeable reporters". site off Maclsaac Road. These were the art and craft now, as you go over its gentle slope at the front of the rooms, so that meant that students and teachers had to school), and when the sprinkler system was put into the Sue says "It's a lot of cr-p! traipse across the intervening countryside for various ovals, a reversible cycle was built in so that water could Pinno believes in ’em. Judy doesn't. classes. In wet weather this was a real nuisance. It also be pumped out if necessary. made life hard for Graham Pugh organising the Deidree thinks they're dumm. timetable. LIFE AT THE CENTRE OF THINGS Roslyn doesn't know. Being in an office which opened off the verandah and Trish says they're dink. FLOOD also from the school office put us right at the centre of Angela and friend believe in them because if there's life on thisplanet there must be elsewhere. On the last Friday of the May holidays(there were only Toni says "It's possible but I've not seen any around here yet." life in the school. A wall separated us from the three terms in a school year then), disaster! The great Fiona - "It proves we have another dimension in the universe. It's scary to think that other Principal's office- and its incumbent, the school's found flood of '74 swept through C Block to a depth of about us ". creatures are spying on ing principal Graeme Coulson; and from the school 15cm. The next day, I waded through the waters up office, presided over by the indomitable Kerri Anselmi; towards the school, to look at the spectacle. The sun was Form6 student with Teacher - Can't you see we're discussing my future and from the staff room. shining, the air was mild; everything looked fine except Get lost please! for all that pale brown water. From this vantage point we could see the rapid growth of Mr. Lucas - Ye-es about 5% of them all. Ye-es, I imagine I do. the other buildings and of the courtyards. I can remem Mrs. Hansford - Yes, I do - very much so. Students were given an extra day's holiday, not having to ber when the contractors were laying the pebble paving Mr. Parker - Oh -1 suppose I do. turn up until the Tuesday, but staff were there on Monday of the north courtyard. One student, Geoff Thompson, Miss Cameron - No, you don’t believe everything you read. to see what needed to be done. The PWD (Public Works now one of Tuckerbag's staff, "rearranged" some darker Department, who looked after Government buildings in Mrs. Savage - Of course I do!!! pebbles just near the edge of the veranda by Cl, to form those days) had brought in a team of prisoners from Mrs. Cockroft - No. I don’t as a matter of fact. his initials GT. They are (as far as I know) still there and Dhurringile to shift furniture and pull up the sodden, Mr. Redman - Don't believe in anything until you see it for yourself. may be seen best when wet! stinking carpet. Mrs. Nicholl - Oh G-d no! One warm day, we were in our office when the most Miss McLean - Um, no. All right I do. I don't know. For the whole of second term (the winter term) in C appalling stink drifted in. We went out to look and there Mr. Pleydell - Yes. Block we had to put up with bare cement floors in the was Graeme Coulson busy spreading blood and bone Mrs. Rowe - "Nah" - with sideways shake of head. classrooms. The noise! Just imagine 30 chairs being manure on the plots where the bushes were to be plant Mr. Collins - Ohhhh yeahhh! pushed back at the end of a lesson! This created a fine ed. Somehow, he was not aware of the chaos he was cre Mrs. I. Young -(Mother in Canteen)- No! cement dust which got into everything, including our ating. But the bushes grew beautifully. Peter - (Working in the garden)- Yes, I do. ... - Oh, I don't know! throats. The new carpet was laid in the September holi in the possibility but I haven't seen anything myself. days, and life was back to normal. So too did all the other trees and bushes that were plant Miss Horwood - Oh yes! Sort of. Do i? Yes then ed in that first year. I had to liaise with the PWD and a Mr. Savage -1 believe ii . ------ But not in the Home Eco portable, out behind J Block. nursery to buy many shrubs and trees. These include the Mr. Alsop-Yep! Soon after the flood the teacher opened a cupboards and < Miss Cheryl Hopkins -1 believe in them because we haven't had any information to disprove them - a lot of mysterious things happen which we can’t explain. I “ENERGY, IMPROVISATION & OPPORTUNITY” SCHOOL DUX Roger Adams memories of Mooroopna Mooroopna High School 1977 Gavin LeSueur 1983 Andrew Jenkin 1978 Jeffrey Coulson 1984 Ann Berwick 1979 Gregory Luscome 1985 David Cunningham 1980 Sally Coulson 1986 Colin Johnson 1981 Kate Gray 1987 Justin Oliver 1982 Wendy Smith 1988 Ross Cunningham hat a strange thing is memory! When asked to behind the 'new school'. The early days of hockey in the Mooroopna Secondary College W write this article, I thought 'No worries, there school, with Gerald Parker and Co. taking their lives into is so much that I remember'. But!! A little their hands on that woeful surface? The legendary swim 1989 Sue Polinelli 1993 Carl James teams, who swept all before them in those early years, while later I was at the school, helping in the orchestra for the recent show, 'Oklahoma' and I had cause to go winning every possible age group, bar none? 1990 Robert Bakker 1994 Rebecca Taylor into the quad. area. How those memories flooded back! And who could forget the '74 floods?! Or, more espe 1991 Ross Wildes 1995 Ben Eaton But then I noticed that this feature was there, when I cially, the wet winters either side of that year, when there thought it was here. The more I looked, the more things was a continual search for the ever-diminishing firm 1992 Troy Clutterbuck 1996 Emma Bruton weren't quite as I thought they were. Then I realised that, ground upon which to get some sort of activity going. perhaps, this was not going to be so easy. The clean up after that incredible weekend, when Marg. The first time that I came into contact with Mooroopna Golding, (our first female Phys. Ed. teacher) got the High School was on the occasion of their first Athletics Carnival, which was held on Lightfoot Oval at shock of her life when one of the pile of skipping ropes that she was handling moved. It turned out to be a young HOUSE CAPTAINS Shepparton High School. My first reaction was amaze Tiger snake!! The recess times over the ensuing weeks, ment as the entire school arrived in so few buses! The when the seemingly continual call of 'snake!' echoed second reaction was to marvel at the energy of this group around the school - teachers on duty with the required Mooroopna High School of students and teachers; the day turning into as much of long-handled shovel to deal with those invaders! Year Banksia Boronia Heath Waratah an impromptu coaching clinic as a carnival. Any wonder The very early gym. sessions on the netball court in Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls then, that when the opportunity to move to Mooroopna amongst the portables that was the original school? (I 1980 C. Krause J. VanHeek G. Trotter J. Wilson I. Florence J. Gale R. Alderuccio M. LeSueur arrived, ! took it eagerly. wonder if those who were involved could recognise 1981 J, Minutoli A. Boccabella K. Maude D. Forsyth R. Fichera K. Gray L. Harrison K. Durston When I arrived however, the reality hit. The school was themselves in the photos that I still have, (or would want to?!) 1982 G. McMahon F. Mahr R. Cross D. Forsyth N. Mackali L. Turner B. Ibbott T. Brett there, the kids were there, but what else was there? A few sports balls of varying shapes, colours and sizes, a Then we had our first real facility, the courts area to the 1983 K. Curtis S. Bloodworth R. Romano D. Forsyth C. Gray S. Lear J. Brett T. Rikys few mats, and not much else. Then came the question of west of the school, only to see a low-loader drive over it 1984 A. Wildes C. Luscome A. Cross k. Ballantyne B. Dempsey S. Stephens D. McPhee A. Cormick where all this Phys. Ed. and sport and the like was going and wreck a good proportion of the area! Or, after to take place? 1985 S. Bates K. Dowell A. Cross R. Chalmers T. Holmes M. Gray M. Hansen M. Trezise changing in toilets, corridors, sheds and goodness knows Several memories spring to mind here - the days before where else, we (finally) got some 'real' changing rooms, 1986 R. Auld K. Bailey J. Lennon K. Thomas R. Glenister J. Pyke T. Batson W. Hazell the tractor, when the only way to keep the barley grass only to have them closed for a couple of days, while an 1987 R. Auld K. Harding A. Maude N. Madgwick J. Oliver N. Pyke R. Forster S. Haigh down to manageable height was to grossly overwork a infestation of red-backed spiders was cleared out of the 1988 D. Bates J. King M. Hopcroft M. Merritt B. Ryan K. Mandersloot 'R. Forster T. Haigh poor old Vieta mower; a job not unlike painting the boys rooms! It took quite a while for some to trust them Sydney Harbour Bridge! The dear old lady from some selves to sit on the benches after that! where in the neighbourhood, who used to give me such a I was back at the school for the first (prolonged) time at Mooroopna Secondary College hard time when I started to use the line-marker, as she the end of August last, on a course. It was the first time was convinced that everytime I did, it rained and she 1989 A. Tremellen S. Walton A. Morcom 1. Parker D. Kelly D. Ibbott R. Forster F. Olsson . that I had had a close look at the place. Gone was the couldn't get her wahing dry! The flag pole and cable jungle gym, a few trees, (though a lot more in other 1990 T. Auld R. Bates J. Flett T. Starritt M. Trevaskis C. Sibio P. Howell S. Douglass drums that were pressed into service as a balance beam. places). In their place were areas of level, smooth sur 1991 R. Wildes B. Drummond S. Dole C. Pini T. Doherty C. Sibio L. Fennell K. Haigh The first footie games on wehat was then called the 'top faces, an indoor area(!) and lots of other features. oval’, with the orchards right next door to the south! The Nothing less than any school should have as a matter of 1992 C. Canham G. Marven S. Dole A. Tuhen T. Doherty T. Sibio S. Davidson T. Sloper first cross-country carnival on our own patch, (I still have course, but it would have been nice to have had some of 1993 L. Griffiths J. Ferguson C. Pini K. Hughan M. Hyland H. Rokhar J. Bortone K. Demay the newspaper cuttings wiith 'Hallie' and 'Softie' tearing them back then. 1994 D. McIntyre J. Ladgrove P. Whitelaw T. McCormack D. Wileman R. Wheelhouse K. Robertson R. Pell around the final bend!) But, then again, I wonder if we would have had as many 1995 N. Werner L. Ferguson M. Tuhan A. Hughan D. Wileman T. Perry C. Thomas A. Black One word keeps re-appearing when I think of those days adventures!? - improvisation! There seemed to be a continual search 1996 M. Hepworth C.Johnson J. Verhoven P. Whitelaw J. O'Meara R. Doller A. Davidson C. Williams for ways of getting this activity up and running, or that ROGER ADAMS (1973-1980) 1997 F. Nigro S. Crosbie S. Gray K. Dickinson T. Corbo E. Gauchi B. Cross E. Black equipment made to fit our particular situation - some times it worked! The time we were able to get some funding and built the 'jungle gym' under the gums, SCHOOL LEADERS F. Caple D. Maude W. Ferguson D. Forsyth R. Walton 1983 R. Luscombe K. Muir D. Carling N. Fasano A. Wildes 1984 A. Cormick S. Wheelhouse M. Hanson W. Stothart J. Lenon A. Collins D. Cunnington J. Smith 1985 J. Oliver D. Runciman K. Harding T. Jenkin N. Madgewick A. Maude 1986 K. Bailey R. Connors N. Gosstray K. Harding K. Harding R. Connors R. Connors SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 1979 1987 M. Bakker L. Trevaskis T. Firth N. Morcom J. Engstrom P. Geerling There were various noteworthy occasions during the year which have not been mentioned elsewhere. (The fol 1988 M. Day T. Longley A. Morcom N. Cross lowing list is not a complete one nor is it in any special order). Z. North G. Young A. Wheelhouse 1989 S. Newth T. Starritt L. Mapson R. Wildes Probably the most expensive noteworthy occasion was the final occupation of the new Changing Rooms and P. Howell B. Kelly B. Sleeth 1990 C. Sibio Showerblock. This was the culmination of much planning and fund-raising and was the result of tremendous effort J. McClure B. Drummond L. Fennell C. Howell A. Tuhan and involvement by the community and school population. The bus loop and new car park are also now in opera 1991 J. Grimme S. Davidson T. Doherty tion and proving to be a great improvement on the previous bus and car facilities (what were they?). 1992 M. Anderson C. James C.Pini M. Geerling N. Ibbott M. Ashforth S. Collison R. Wheelhouse S. Wood Time, effort, money and/or planning have been put into the following projects (some a reality, some in the pipe 1993 S. Kelley K. Helman A. Hepworth line) :-Drainage, tree planting, cricket pitch, auto watering, changover to natural gas, weather station and a new sign B. Griffiths R. oToole C. Thomas 1994 N. Starritt for the front of the school. The new gymnasium/hall has not been forgotten but is still quite some way off yet. K. Rokahr T. perry 1995 T. Howell The new computer seems to be keeping a large number of staff and students occupied. Who said the new technol Year 11 S.Lagana K. Krake CAPTAINS M. Hepworth E. Wood ogy will do away with jobs in the future? Of course being occupied with something and getting paid as well does P. Sanderson Vice-captains R. Ferrari P. Mauger n’t always follow. 1996 J. O'Meara A. Bortone K. Wood S. Lagana M. Doller 1997 This was the first year that a Model Office operated at this schol. At first we wondered how the Year 11 students would cope. However we needn’t have worried - by the end of the year, Year 9 students were working in it and doing a most efficient job too. George Papas was invited to the school in April and spoke on the topic “Reading: What Is It? How To Help Your- Child At Home”. This was a most successful evening with a large number of parents and teachers attending. During the year students participated in a variety of excursions, camps, socials, a Mathematics competition, a French competition, Sport, discos, Driver Training, Bicycle Safety, Work Experience, films, a circus, an Orchestral Concert, the Art Gallery, Italian Week, Turkish Week, French Week, Social Service and on occasions we ran a “nor mal” time-table. The International Year of the Child was a good year! Leaders 1992 Leaders 1986 Show Oliver Anything Goes Calamity Jane Henry VIII No III Feeling Annie Oklahama THE STORl) SO EAR................. Araby ! That once fabled jewed of the desert is now in dire straits. The King has sadly passed away, (caving a power vacuum waiting to be filled by every power-hungry jackal in Araby. The Prince of Araby is the rightful, heir to the throne but until his marriage to the Princess Jasmin and their coronation together, the throne is being held for him, in trust by his unde, Prince Abcess. Confusion set in when Prince Abcess started to enjoy his newly acquired power. Mot only him, but his Queen and the "'•‘‘. •'to. /tf. etnl Caliph developed an appetite for that power too. Who will, be able to stop this unholy trinity's coup d'etat? The Prince of Araby? Well, to be honest- he‘s too much of a drip! The Royal Sorceress? Mot really, she's bound by the oath of political neutrality. How about ALi Baba and the- Faubty Thcives? Again, they're too much of a liability in any revolution! It is possible, that the Leg to it all may be found in the strange, wanderings of the Lost Lcgimiaire. So, fly with us on the desert winds and find out the answer to these and greater mysteries as wc share a Daring Desert Date with Destiny in the intriguing SHEIK, RATTLE, AMD ROLL. 7 Price Street, MOOROOPNA. 3629. 25th November, 1977' Students, Form VI, Mooroopna High School Dear Students Uniquely, 1977 Senior students have played.an important role as the Senior grade for five years. Responsibility of "behaviour and leadership to the remainder of the School has been borne well with your courage and spirit, both academically and in sport. May Noela and I tender our apology for your end of year dinner, an occasion wo Loth wished to attend. Unfortunately year evening oolcides with a mooting in Melbourne for the Victorian Branch of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, in association with my own pursuit of study. Noela and I congratulate Form VI, 1977 on your achievements, and sincerely wish you success in your final examinations. We will follow with interest, your further achievements. May wo look forward to keeping on associations possibly in 1987 and/or the year 2000, at a return to Mooroopna High. Best Wishes Jim Douglass» President, Mooroopna High School Council. Yours faithfully G.T. COULSON SECRETARY MOOROOPNA HIGH SCHOOL COUNCIL enrolment Staffing stable and exactly as predicted. School Council fundraiser - sale of Car Litter bags. 6,000 bags to sell @ 20 cents each raised $765.00 5th: Inaugural High School Ball, G.V. Jazz band. Smorgasboard meal $16.00 per double BYO, raised $400.00 Sink unit installed in Dark room. Special Boiling Water unit in staffroom. Disco for Bangladesh orphan raised $13.00 Gas fire in Kitchen No. 1. 23rd: School fete. 11th and 12th Ali Baba pantomine. Year 9 Canberra. Year7 Tallangatta camp. Driver training course for year 10’s and Il’s. enrolment 650 “International Year of the Apr Mechanical Waste Garbage disposal Natural gas connected. May Graeme Watson acting Principal New acrylic bending machine. New football and soccer jumpers. Jul Tree planting Echuca Rd. idny. 3S mowiy. mojwnz ptccss so tons? ; — "3 guess the. staff have a tot of wi‘ Cross country. ,ip- important things to tatk. about!" Aug Recommendation that tie be an optional bo Atony, with many, impoAtant notices ov part of uniform. | lAeAfe. Zzo aZoo an awaAd, made to a - Sep Cricket pitch completed. |> staff nembeA foA making the "best" Oct Production. fl faux pas of the week— 0 ■i On one occasion the awaAd went to f 11th: School social Ardmona Canteen Il fta. J Pugh who, anxious to tAy out Fancy dress. iOyZo newtg acquiAed boat, caAefuity ^^Ltoue out to Watonga. Basin wtth his New change rooms and shower block completed. JgKfamity. He caAefuity unbonded the Nov PE uniform reviewed. ^^Kboa^. without a scAatch oa even, a Asphalting of car park and bus loop. ^^Kfinge.A naAk— He stood and admited Dec ^^Rthe boat ftoating at the water's edge Year 7 camp Tallangatta ^^Kand went to get in to- staAt it up Year 8 Fraser National Park WflBlooZy- to find that he had -Left the Year 10 Mt. Buffal gSBff^kegOn atanotheA home. occasion the awaAd to ftiss A (bmmins foA heA effoAt taking a photagAaph on the teuet 7 ■ camp, Hsing the coAAect technique of W ffAiming the pictuAe befoAe pAessing. F£ button, she masteAfu-bLg stepped pO th.0te • She . ^j^backwaAds---- into a pothote. inadveAtent-Lu knocked heAseif out but <JO/72.e. students* gained no hetp ftom. some j/^fi^iwho came atong as they thought she btissfutLy sunbaking- Miss Cummins t/ie ZzicZde/i-t. -Littte aboutcur hi^totian in McCamish .ted heA^etf- to own Aight, pAesen- U.Z. fAorn the. I pick up heA pay cheque with mo-6t hi^toA- geneAat office. But decexjwry.----- tans dates aAe ueAy waiting fa A heA heA cheque had been. cotiection foA oueA dtAtinguiA h ed Ma. 13 MiaAk, who has ~ of figuAe-6, himseif as a tAue masteA Aattg with the. went into a to cat "'i coa ;_ event. Abtg the. main aim of winning the CameAon, theg Aet hetped bg Miss Cc^^^on. with much enthusiasm about the coutse cAtticai facto a itf^ As miteage was a. f the Aatty ,c*REPORT * ♦ * * * ^7 ' the oueAatt Aesutt fflaAk. decided to tAaues ocker ■* * THE > # Kulture M.C.’g ------ of the nmx "a dozen bottles for Mr. AIbop1" Alsop couAse backwaAds, in - wife waits in the cart outside) East End of Mooroopiia was shattered for four wife waits in the curt -"’+.nide as to Aeduce the mite nights on end by Pughy's Follies which went ]' first nart consisted of about f ’■=+• part ed out his scoAe foA n-nder theThe normal name < of "THOfeE VEHE THE DAYS". I exchanges between us, 'but * Pnot Pughy -18 and a time whiah of Mooroopm was. mentioned. 31a. MclaCs ever got them in the right of going through the sequex pta.ee. Well, they certainly were! e zagged around it! On the ! My job as M.C. was to introduce the| the first line he said was I acts. Actually, back in July, Mr. Pugh did on the script! (I think I b, ask me if I'd be willing to be part of a pulpit several times about < quartet to sing a Bong. Two weeks later he asked me if I'd be willing to "just intro- 1( -duce a couple of the items — nothing to it. One week before the show he gave me seven pages of typed speech, including incredibly All in all it illimitable information using lots of watching the differen (il)literation. Many of the words I doubted nights was not boring existed in the English language (until I -<ormance was differe looked them up!) and pronouncing them was was different. 0 another problem again. would laugh at a Still, on with the Bhow, and dead silence woui ■'^ved being part of it. Tuesday (Just ask any of *• with the Elderly - I Melodrama or the '+nrs (Kent J The Mooroopna High School Library opened.on a trial basis as a joint-use library in July 1980. This joint use has continued up until the present day. Programs which we have developed over that time are as follows s 1. A regular visit from the Goulburn Valley Ability Sep Industries twice a week on a Wednesday. Over the twenty months of joint use operation we have ^°ars;th n,Sco^&^Paa T developed a very good relationship with both the workers and their teachers. the bo°ked p°Pna servICp^,by the Parp §e 2. A special cultural night was held for the Turkish a,k -° community in the Goulburn Valley. The school has a foreign language section which includes Turkish d $3’418.o^ rdlsed $100 books and bulk loans from other public libraries are regularly borrowed to supplement The school collection. 3. A book discussion group was developed and organized through the school library by Lorraine Rowe. It was initially held here at night but complications with the security system led to it now being operated in private homes. Holiday opening and activity times has developed goodwill between us and the Mooroopna community. The students who do stay in the area have somewhere to go during the day and our activity program results in their work being on display once school starts. Puppet making is this May’s holiday activity program - making and putting on a show. benefits which have arisen are:- Extension of school library hours after school has lead to an extensive clientelle of primary school students from both the Catholic schools and the State schools for novels to read and books for assignment work. enrolment 600 Mr. K. Redman completed a video tape initiated by Mr.K.Hadley of transition to year 7 & M.H.S. from Primary, a valuable aid to presenting information to parents & prospective students. 6th. School gets colour T.V. monitors -Videos !! Enrolment 604 : 394 Girls & 210 Boys. 10th. Mrs. Kerri Anselmi recommended to the appropriate authority for the position of Bursar. Friday 12th. $ll,050.oo approved to upgrade the present Apple II computer facility. enrolment Mar New summer frock. Proposed change of timetable. May Timetable changed to 3 bocks of 2 sessions. 9th.: New style frock adopted. Jul Lunchtime Activities Program instigated. Aug Sports uniform will be changed...” again”. Sports uniform will be multi purpose for girls & boys. s cedebrafed i«onvey some Theatre Luncheon a success. ,_h scb°°l 110win8 pa^his tl®e‘ Oct Moved S. Watt & K. Runciman that... ’’this School Council whole heartedly endorses the Staff’s desire to so recognise the school’s foundation Principal & affirms it’s intention to name the ECA Centre the G.T. Coulson Centre”... Nov 26th.: G.T. Coulson Centre officially a scno°i vAoorooP Tuesday commenced °n -1912. A8t February ve Bald-" ^option- L ^^rec^endeB *°r ^er f0T \ Be l\ • man ^To e«Plain 5 detaiie- Forsan of new “f the„er ^ed 11 taxed to p vlarner wrs F°r ’ d c F fe (W FORSVCHl e*P°s£ocX> J M Student ,ion a' gi*-15’ Student Its the - ing ne« tbe,of osin9 °'d * ’ into acco' oPtionJ I '■ remaining . Count1 odd stocks so vjish* *■-- Steve doddi s mad | CARPI'20' extremely important for devloping the individual and his we had to work hard to get it by writing reams of detailed RECOLLECTIONS OF THE SCHOOL’S or her potential, and for the future shape of society. Steps were taken to generate fuller student participation submissions and persuasive arguments and proposals. And sometimes the money dried up after we had started SECOND PRINCIPAL 1983 -1987 in the affairs of the school. Ann McCamish was chosen to head up this important area, aided by funding from in on a project! The Parents’ Club and School Council contributed much in ideas and encouragement and by P.E.P. sources (Pupil Equity Program) and by liaison practical hands-on involvement. with other schools near and far. In addition to an active In terms of financial and business management the Student Council we soon had the students planning and changes to curriculum and holistic school programs conducting their own school assemblies, and participat made school administration much more complex. ing on School Council committees. Dianne Organ was However the expertise and acumen of staffmembers an outstanding and visionary student leader and inspired Gary Brown and Kerrie Anselmi was invaluable in assist the others. ing me as the Principal, in such areas where accountabil Another pupil centred activity was to create the role of a ity and budgeting was so vital. Pupil Welfare Counsellor. We were fortunate to have the The Library and Resources centre was placed under right person for this position in Lorraine Rowe. Lorraine greater pressure to support the increasing demands of runner and a lighthouse to other schools for positive, pur undertook further specialised study to ensure that the ser students and teachers as the curriculum diversified. y appointment and my introduction as vice was launched successfully. The students quickly Leonie Dyason, who was in charge of this department, M Mooroopna High School’s second Principal poseful, holistic change in the 1980’s. responded to the opportunity to discuss personal prob clearly understood the challenge and battled hard to see occurred in two rather unusual circumstances, Initialy the School Review (consisting of parents, staff, lems with a sympathetic staff counsellor. Teaching staff that resourcing needs were funded and standards met. and I remember feeling rather frustrated by them at the pupils, business, educationists) was adopted to form an ( who voluntarily covered for Mrs Rowe’s absence from The Library had undergone a major change in my first time. objective appraisal of how the school was operating, and the classroom teaching pool) appreciated her support and year, for it had assumed the larger function as a The first circumstance was that I received notice of my what goals should be set. While the Review was going guidance in matters of behaviour and pupil morale, and Community Library - servicing not only the school, but appointment on the second last day of the 1982 school on we made some internal administrative changes. We pupil motivation. now the whole district of Mooroopna. All the negotia year - too late to visit the school to meet staff and stu set up an Administrative Committee consisting of staff, One major gap in the school’s curriculum was in Music. tions and planning with the Shire of Rodney and the dents, or to observe the school in working order. I felt partly elected, partly appointed by myself, which was Music promised to be expensive to introduce as there Education Department had been accomplished by envious of other newly appointed Principals who had at representative of a range of experience and interests. It were intruments to buy, but we felt it was time to do so. Graham Watson (Acting Principal) by the time I arrived. least the final school term in which to meet key person also involved various faculties instead of just being based At least the school had been built with a view to teaching All that was needed by me, was to obtain the final signa nel, School Council, and to size up how the school ran. I on seniority. The aim was that this would lead to greater music by having a small purpose-built tuition rooms and tures on the Agreement. This concept had been well did, however, manage to spend a few hours with the out participation and enthusiasm from all members of staff. a sound-proofed clasroom. Finding an experienced planned, and has been highly successful. going Principal, Graeme Coulson, before he left for Workplace changes were made quite early. Small but teacher was not so easy. The School Council agreed to The School Canteen, hub of the day’s socialising for the Warrnambool. symbolic initiatives included the expansion of the staff allocate money progressively towards the classroom students, came under new management when I came. The second unusual circumstance was to discover that common room by removing walls to enable the whole teaching of singing and towards the formation of a band. We appointed Wendy Forsyth as manageress. Her pleas the school was primed to conduct a major internal staff to meet as a corporate group each day; changes in Visiting musicians teaching singing and instruments to ant manner, excellent rapport with youngsters, and her Review from the first day of the new school year, and office accommodation; provision for better communica small groups were recruited part-time, and Alan Grinton efficiency made her an excellent choice. Wendy did designed to run well into the new year. Although this tion systems, and other staffroom amenities. By the end was secured on promotion from Wanganui Park to plan much more, voluntarily, such as establishing and manag was a needed and welcome project in many respects I of the year we were joined by new staff, new blood, and direct the faculty. His presence was soon felt in the ing the Recycled School Uniform shop, and training the would have preferred to have been part of its initial set attracted by the atmosphere surrounding the exciting quality of the school stage productions, in the establish debutantes and their partners for the School ball. ting, that is, to have had input into some of the areas that changes taking place at Mooroopna. ment of the band and in the students’ enthusiasm for the Meanwhile the interest and dedication to maintaining the were earmarked for review, and in making recommenda The School had been fortunate in continuing to have the subject. It was achieved despite some opposition and buildings, cleaning and gardens by Charlie and Marj. tions to the Steering Committee for various external con interest and committment of a hardworking School resistance, particularly when we pressed hard to buy a Mitchell and staff presented the image of a caring, proud sultants and experts who could form the panel of review Council - particularly of three members who had main Grand piano! To some it seemed an extravagance, but to school to an appreciative Rodney district embracing the ers. The frustration came because it was difficult for me tained their association since the school’s inception: Jim others it represented a serious effort to promote a towns of Tatura and Mooroopna. to act with staff and Council to personally initiate some Douglass, Phil Banfield and Stan Watt. neglected Cinderella subject and to set and pursue a goal obviously needed changes, new directions and fresh poli My term as Principal ran from 1983-1987. Since I was Computers were trickling into the schools in the early of excellence, it was very important at the time. We cies which my experience had helped me to discern early born and educated in the Goulburn Valley, and in the 1980’s, and the need to provide these facilities in both bought the Grand piano at a good “price”. (The pun is in my acquaintance with the school. I had to wait Shire of Rodney in particular, I was proud to lead the classrooms and office were stretching the Council’s intended, as vendor Harold Price looked after us very patiently for the Review Committee to make their obser School in those five years, and I am grateful for the sup resources tightly. The Commerce Department were first kindly!) vations and recommendations, and I was champing at the port of a capable and enthusuatic staff. I consider that we to seek computers on a big scale, but the demand was The role of Curriculum Co-ordinator chairing the bit at times! lifted the School to a new plane of activity, emerging soon coming from Library, Science, Phys. Ed., Art and Curriculum Committee, required a lot of lateral thinking from the establishment phase, to become a very vibrant, It was good to spend some hours with Graeme Coulson, music, which were also diversifying and expanding to and adventurous planning to re-invigorate school pro friendly centre, inclusive in all its operations, and, the school’s first Principal, as we strolled around the meet the demands of a fastgrowing and competitive grams both in content and learning methods that were indeed, a lighthouse to other schools and the community. silent buildings and grounds in those late December days school. more relevant and more stimulating for children. The Most importantly, it gave youngsters a sound start in life, of 1982. It was immediately clear that the school had The position of Careers Counsellor had already been role was assumed by various people like Graham Pugh, giving them confidence and initiative, enhanced by their been well-established, with fine buildings, adequate established and, with it, the difficult task of placing stu Ian Pleydell, Adrian Ambrose, Ann McCamish, whose participation in school assemblies, School Council and rooms and amenities, and lovely grounds. The multi dents for work experience. Margaret North and the busi energy and particular gifts of vision and styles of leader its committees, and student activity and involvement of purpose hall-gymnasium had been the latest addition and ness community assisted the school greatly in this impor ship ignited a spirit of change and vigour through the many kinds. I think all who worked with and for the there were no further building plans or extensions neces tant area, at a time when job opportunities were to shrin whole staff. Many of these innovations attracted visitors School were proud of its growth and achievement in sary for a few years at least. Our conversation reached a markedly within a few years. from schools around the state, and we in turn, learnt from those years and therein lies the satisfaction. It is hard to common agreement on the school’s immediate needs and our visits to other places. Jim Alsop, Gary Golding, and So the 1980’s at the school were predominantly con acknowledge all by name but my thanks goes to all who the future direction that it should take at this next stage. Lawrie Fagan were great sources of strength right across cerned with fostering student participation, curriculum assisted and supported me and our fine School. That mutual assessment focussed on the desirability for the school, and the contribution of experienced people development, pupil welfare programs and collaborative fresh curriculum and change. The whole educational cli like Ken Hadley and John Teague in Science and Art staff leadership. mate across the State was changing significantly in other respectively ensured that the curriculum was well bal ways too, and I wanted to see Mooroopna High School These years were, I believe, important people-centred anced. Money and funding were more freely available at embrace these, and in fact, the School did become a for-e years; perhaps not so easy to assess and not so readily that time to kick-start and support the initiatives, though 7 visible as the growth of buildings and facilities, but rid -- and Mooroopna High School IV. librarian, • y its a woman’s world - practice for during the school|'’sS "Walkathon “Walkathon” They say or me , „„ —1' "* v V ••’??•-*' .f.f'S** ' **» ** Rowe takes it easy shower-change G~~ room Msop is the one block. Jim Alsop -Mock P be uiv u> w... . d do all the work — just like any man Lorraine ;o —for he Jf Former Mooroopna High School teacher,.. Stuart t. Davidson says he will miss nis planned to • money for a ‘- man - -for hc association with his students but ’ ’------ * large Shepparton bulk petrol U) raise •tedbea challenge the fit onetoand pushdoLorraine a Ild the around course in the course in aa wheelbarrow wheelbarrow ® who has Lorraine • has sponsor*. -Unnee to pt • for Si00. so Jim jirohad better make sure he S 1 has acccpl the course. W has sponsors .• for i Already 1 I completes ’depot, he believes he has the ‘good Dear Pupils, WELCOME Thanks invite to corn for the tribute kind to your ewspaper. We decided that, as this would be our first step to world’ power, we would not I of us to control higher. "Excellent, conscientious pupil' This *?!"* Knows more than I do Welcome to the following make our intenshuns too clear, about the subject. by being brilliant. (But weight teachers who J till next time!) "Interested and hardworking" : A real crawler. of Mooroopna joined the |. we decided After careful to remain thought, "Displays initiative": Never unanimous, year. School rather than putting our names knows the right answer, so inve- I nts something. . at the end of our corntribut- - Mr Cortese ions. This is to protect the innocent (us) as well as the "Cheerful”: Always giggling at friend's jokes. - Mr Easdown (■Maths, guilty (you). "Capable of better": Bone lazy. Science) (Biology, Singed: "Writing is untidy”: When parents^ I- Mr Hillwege The Teachers.. blame me for his bad marks, I'll say it's because I can't read ) (Maths, what he's written. Science) REPORTS AND WHAT THEY MEAN J "Produces some good work": But I - Mrs Perkins So you can explain to your par most of it is horrible. ents what your reports REALLY "Has been present for every les- Science) mean, a few of us have prepared • son”: Please keep him/her away, - Mrs Shay r” a "translation” of some of the so the work ! rest of us can do some (History) comments you are likely to see, I. - Mrs because we do not always say Vanderwerp (Musi what we are thinking. "Finds it difficult to concentr | ~ Mrs "Is quiet in class" : Always ate": Is always making paper planes. I - Mrs Pullar (English) goes to sleep because the less ons are boring. Straiten "Contributes to -class discuss "Has been an excellent book mon itor": I chose him/her so I'd I Recently another two teacher< ions" up : We can't shut him/her have an excuse to get rid of him/her for at least five min ■joined our staff. They are "Has worked satisfactorily" : utes every lesson. ■Miss Dodgshun part-time 1 haven't a clue who this kid is; a general comment should CLASS-ROOM HOWLERS I (History/Geography) and v i get me out of trouble. The inside of a volcano contains "Hookwork is very neat" : Has malt and larva. I Miss Moore’ part-time ? I no brains, and fails all the She put on weight because she I(History/Geography). I tests - this is the only kind ate so many snakes between meals. thing 1 can say. •. The ground was covered with wood-- we welcome them also. ■ "is enthusiastic" : it takes 3 en enemies, (wood Anemones) (Parent's note) Please accuse John of not doing his homework. 1979 STAFF 1984 1988 ‘Out of Uniform’ Day 1993 1993 Form 2B ‘To Be or Not To Be’ 1997 1994 STAFF Sih RowL-R; Peter Sltmdmsm, Dadd Easduwu, Graham Cauh, Chris Hardens, Iggy Fantene, Jeh« Keite.r, Reh Radtsr, GtraMtey McLeod, Camertm Reid, Rmp Robbins, Rub Rbbstm, Jascra Campbell, Jahn fsehtettt, Gary Brews, Paul Lum, 4<h Row I -H: Gleniee Vgaltte, June Stewart, Je Taylor, Paul Cornelius, Peter Krafee, Jo Martin, John Itemeo, John Teague, Oreg Hutchison, Peter Uepms, Garry Galloway. Jehu Fanning, Steve Griffis, Liudy Tennant. Norma Polieck. 3rd Row L-Rt Barb Rtellwrge, Pauline Sehrees&n, Julie Harrington, Irene Oster, Nsami 0‘Cannor, Megan Majermk, Maureen Collins, Vicky Hope, Barbara Wsisgott, Siobhan Ctmners, Ann Reams, Bundle Dauaennwm, Judy Hepworfli. Lois Maura, .Mast Taylor. Ian McConchie. Back Rew: Graham C<xF. Rids. Van Den Driest. John KHter. RHcrart Barker. S® Hanley, Stag Hutchison. Cam Reid. John Ccdeas. Grandey McLead. Gtasnta Batts. Bma Rcfebins. Geoff Hope. Iggy Fantone. Gary Stcwn, John Demao. 2nd Row L-R: Fay Ryan, Jan Rahl, Jay Shay, Leante IJyasnn, Ruth O’&ree, Dolly Berwick, Janet McClelland, Marilyn Grimme, Marilyn Porter, Marilyn Basfieltl, 4th Rew: Cam! Lea, Rebecca Boas, Dadd Pasdcwn. C®w LePaux. Wi Evans. Lindy Termra, Ja^ Fanning. Paul Luces, Jahn Tsragua Ray Jaques. Resat Ktaka, G$8ys Dgalda. Julie Ven Zatst, Frank Schsanderbesk. Sue iliachliffe, Susans Vhjkev, Fv McGee. Vicki Whebell, Lad Michael, Ray Jaques. 3rd Row: Ian MeDcncte®, Lyn Pnwles. Vicky Hope. Jo Martin, Path Gray. Joanna Roberts. Sandy Dannsnmann, Marilyn Ghrnwe. Pauline Sohreenan. Judy Hspworth. Danna Harper, Sharon Monaghan. Rachel Wilson, Peter SiCfnsteMS& Frost Rew L-R: Debbie Oliver, Tricia Bastian, Franceses Ceravala, Fleaa De Zytea, Berd Anselml, Heather Griffiths, Sue MeCouchte,. Judy McCleary. Claire Fenmeesrd. 2nd Rwr Julie Whhta. Rw G< Wo Wbebeil Irene Qstat, Jsy Shay, Serra. Haigh, Lisa Vfelaan, Alan Tayfet. Lais Krake, Maureen Cdlins, Heather GbiSiths. Keren® Johnston, Wendy Franks. Frank Husen. * I aerie Fagan, Funk Schonnderbedt, Julie Whiffs, Wendy Franks, Attn H'asite, Lorraine Shaushatt. Front Row: Norma Polfeck. Jan Garr, Marram FifcM Lorraine Shanahan, Debbie Qfeer. Marilyn Rantlefd, Kerri Anaelmi. Laurie Fagan. John Sshreerara. Judy McCIwy. Marilyn Porter. Roth G’Stw. Lafe Moers. Loonie Dyason, Fiona Do .STAFF teWfi<'a<feie GfHan. Anne Pwa, Karen Qteayoz, Trish Samian, »s Hwpar. Janet McClelland. Jem RafcJ. Sw McConohie. Sus Meda, Wendy Forsyth. . > tHoromm W: asiwr rew fsotos THE COULSON CENTRE Education Community Activity Centre 1 heard the shrilling cry of the Great Mountain Eaagle. He used this cry when he was hungry, and when the great bird was hungry there was no stopping him until he got his just reward. Animals came running from everywhere to try to escape. I ran too, s a matter of fact I was running as fast as little legs would carry me. The. only thing in sight that looked safe was a hollow log. As I got nearer to it I sa\. that it was already being occupied by a rattle-snake. I then thought to myself, “What chance would I, a small field mouse, have of surviving against a rattle-snake who was determined to keep his life.’ f took off for my life out into the open, figuring that 1 would have never know, he might just over look me, I would hardly be more chance of survival with the Eagle. You 1 made my way to the grass-land. Here 1 a meal for that lump of a bird. feel him coming closer and closer. All took refuge in a clump of pampus grass. The Eaagle took no pity. I could dous air force was created and 1 a sudden he was thrown swooped down sharply and flapped his wings. A tremen- n°pity. IC0uJd from my hiding place. Back into the This time 1 was sure game. The bird upen again.then once again came soaring down towards me. I looked up at screeched him with my terrified eyes. 1 could see him spinning wildy with his claws out ready for the grab. I closed my eyes and hoped for the best. Jenny Watte After several years of deliberation, the Mooroopna High level in the Ecacentre where you can be a spectator, or it School Educational Ecacentre finally got under way in will allow for jazz ballet, table and gymnastics, etc. the month of February 1982. It is expected to be com pleted by the end of Term 2, 1982. If it rains the Ecacentre may be used as an assembly hall. It also may be used for concerts and school plays. GOLF Mooroopna teenage champion golfer, Brett Clarke, over the past month, has been very successful in winning three The approximate cost of the completed Centre excluding However, there is no provision at this stage for seating or facilities is estimated at $356,000.00. stage area. out of’shis Brett firstlast winthree wastournaments. in the annual U.D. Nissan Tournament which was a great success with his position never real The facilities may cost up to $20,000.00 extra which the It is expected that the Ecacentre will be opened by a well School will have to- pay for. The money raised for the known person in this area, or possible Mr. Peter Ross ly challenged. Brett finished the tournament eight strokes ahead of his nearest rival. facilities may come from the Parents Club, Canteen, Edwards. Overall, the Ecacentre will be of great value to His second tournament victory was in the Mooroopna Golf Club, Club Championships, Brett played long hitting Council, etc. us all at Mooroopna High School and the entire district. Ivan Kirkby in the grand final of the championship and won quite easily with a 5-0 victory. Among the facilities which will be in the Ecacentre are The centre was officially opened on Friday 26th an Olympic basketball Stadium. When the basketball November 1982 by Mr. Peter Ross-Edwards. Just recently Brett retained his title as Goulbum Valley Champ. Brett scored well in the sloppy conditions and finished two strokes ahead of the runner up, Doug Honey. Brett has court is not in use, one volleyball match, or two practice been chosen to play in the Country Week side along with other Mooroopna golfers, Graham Longley and ‘Gundy’ The centre has been used regularly by the community at matches can be played on that area. Badminton and James. Brett is now playing in the Shepparton Club Championships and is leading the field on 78 with Bob Dixon. large. Tae Kwan Do, Netball, Basketball, Indoor Hockey, Netball may also be played. Badminton to name a few. There is going to be a Mezzanine floor, which is an upper By Darren Young STREAM HANGOVER Trickling slowly down its watery path I woke up at dawn with an aching head The stream makes its way out towards the sea My stomach’s feeling very very queer Flowing over pebbles in the clear bath I cannot remember going to bed It flows so fast much like a busy bee. There is a thunderstorm in my right ear. The sun shines down on this fabulous sight We sucked up the drinks like a big hoover Speckles gleaming like particles of gold And somewhere deep inside my aching brain Bypassers watch this scene until dark night The nice cheap wine and the paint remover This stream is young at heart but oh! So old. Sound most of the time like a diesel train Birds singing happily as the sun shines I won’t promise not to drink anymore Small ones dive swooping the trickling water At dawn I woke up in a public park Pleased to awaken to a day so fine Still I don’t know how I got there for sure As they are bathing they do not falter. I think I might have crawled there after dark. i People go there to gather many dreams I’d better see how much money I’ve got Friends often go to sit and talk by the stream. Oh, flamin’ heck! I must have spent the lot! Helen Tee. Glenn Fre*’— > comprehensive policy on the integration of students with disabilities to assist with the enactment of integration programs in the school and to increase the awareness of integration policies in the school community. The Minister has also suggested that consideration could be given to the establishment of school level groups to assist and advise parents of any disabled children seeking to enrol in the school. A major responsibility of these groups will be to assess the educational requirements of the child, ascertain the resources available in the school to meet those requirements, identify additional resource requirements if necessary and advise the parent accordingly. It is expected that additional resources to enable the implementation of integration programs in schools will become available in the forthcoming State Budget for the 1985 school year. Priority in the allocation of. any additional resources will be given to schools which have already taken initiatives in the integration of disabled students. Until the mechanisms recommended in the report for the allocation of resources can be put into place, any requests for additional resources should be made through the school principal following consultation with staff to the Regional Director of Education who will investigate and recommend on such requests in the light of the educational requirements of disabled children and the resources currently available to the school. Some concern has been expressed that the parents of children with disabilities will be required to enrol their children in regular.schools. This was not the intention of the review and the Minister has previously confirmed that parents of students with disabilities are not required to seek enrolments in regular schools, and the various segregated settings will continue to operate in the foreseeable future. Mooroopna High School recently held its first debutante ball. The ball, which is to become an annual event, was attended by some 16 debutantes Den„T-n: C0LLI"S and their partners. jjeputy Director-General Partners, back row (Irom left): Adrian Maude, Christopher Melllno, Paul Harrison, Paul Mein- neny, Wade Stothart, Karl Donrman. Second row: Craig Jones, Roger Bicknell. Micnael Ritter. Ken Pettie, James OlDnert, Gary Thickens. Mark Jertery, Hadyn Draper, Lou Perta. Greg Baker, Mrs Wendy Forsyth. Deoutantes: Janene Shaw. Tanya Butcher. Joanne Pyke, Natalie Walker. Nareile Doonan, Sharon Watters, Karen Donnelly, Michelle Krais- reld, Leanne Brisoane, Sailv Riordan. Front row: Sue Wheelhouse, Traci Alfora. Micnelle Ferguson, wianene Wheelhouse. Fiona Cross. Wendy MacLannan. \ Photograony by ’he Occasion Studios. R0DNI3T mooroopna for art/craft performJSS RE; -n-pWIRITRR PROPO&D enrolments 636 a Public Meetin , at Tatura eet, 8 thetne for in purpose _ of..... ,a0Red the Commerce alr~tu pur~grre'~€he~"construetion of Sir / Madam: three occassions, we appro; New Principal: Stuart Wilson, welcomed by Brown, about the possibility of borrowing a the Gouiburn Valley area. fi© time back, we Jim Douglass. Council 'attention is that the building be constructed on land a the Art/Craft staff room. On his advice performing ,rts <-■— -ordinator, Mr. •wned by i in Echuca Road, Mooroopna, opposite the Mooroopna Year 8 Walkathon, $l,400.oo profit. - • -J immediately south of the Mooroopna Guide/Scout typewriter for amountsubmission for your approval. of tyning is carried out by the teachers in Senior Disco. are submitting k, .. —s for tyned handout sheets. At present ' three Parents Club motion...” school wind cheaters be delayed Centre. An enormous and if* * these subject itaff bring their own typewriters from home, until such time as the wool bought by the Parents Club at work atareasnight, which often occurs, they must cart them members of st— a cost of $825.oo is sold. Feasibility study of a Performing Arts Centre. typing i----- it if the finance committee could see their home again. purchasing of a typewriter to be used Music Director, Mr. Alan Grinton, invited to put a case We would appreciate for substantial funding to establish the school music program. way clear to finance Moved by C. Baldwin & L. Bailey, that School Council area. olely in our faculty authorise expenditure of $16,153.oo for designated music yours paitbfulW> equipment, designated priority 1 in the submission. Council also allocated $12,870.oo for the purchase of computers, for 10 ‘systems’, for use ‘across the curriculum’ 0rresDa ,Gr^tsPUt/^r>, Dhone ftY./ EDUCATION OEPART1 NAURU HOUSE BO COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE. Vl< ' i, f°r symbols °CC e°^/> 's o pro'>e n, " ''°ty OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR^ • r- , °f i EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ■ 2 TREASURY PLACE. MELBOURNE.! <=o p 22 March 198i» c°nd"‘c°'i< in ■ 0471 IONE 651 9111 TELEPHC eVt.) “■ 2 February 1983 Mr. R.S. Wilson Secretary Mooroopna High School Council T.83/115 MEMORANDUM P.O. Box 183 MOOROOPNA 3629 AND STAFF Dear Mr.my Firstly, Wilson, apology for not answering your previous correspondence. The instrumental staff "ceiling" for this year has not been increasec it is not possible to begin new school instrumental programs. Efforts are being made to have the "ceiling" increased for 1985 an ii years. However, this decision will be made in the context of nexl If schools are to be staffed according to needs then,I believe po/ budget. Senior Departmental officers need to be aware of the pressures enrolment Mar Year 7 Crystal Creek camp. Dingy camp..’’Kids didn’t Melbourne Cup get fed, dirty, yucky camp”.. 5 computers purchased. New combined cycle/foot track built along Echuca Road. Chesty- year 9 Vo z-'i CY ■ Science Talent Search is won by college students & the school receives an award. 13th.: Fashion Parade featuring mohair & wool creations, care of Jan Maude. Canon word processor purchased for use by school administration. Year 10 & 11 Central Australian Trip. Poicy formulated for Integration of the Disabled. Year 11 Basketball - a - thon raises $610.oo. Year 8 Tassie Trip. Year 9 & 10 complete a 5 day Howqua Valley bush walk with Mr. Mike Harper & 5 Teachers. Canteen- carrots for sale, 1 cent lollies cut out, as these... ” promote tooth decay”... lun,Q' sc„o, o ii Airi -o 1 UUtdN NETBALL MATCH I I Three gruelling games of Netball were held I on the Netball courts at the back of Block earlier this term. Twenty-eight energetic of teachers ’fought’ twenty-eight students for almost an hour. The teachers were victorious and Mr. Hebb won the sexy leg competition but winning all three he was closely matches. by Mr. Harper. Mr. challenged Fitzgerald had to resurrect his tennis skirt from his bottom drawer to compete in this event. enrolment 691 The matches were great and everyone looked Thanks to Mrs. Steinfort and the Year 8 Feb All year 7s have 3 days at Crystal Creek. really dapper. girls for organising this event. Mar Integration Aide (3/10) has been appointed. Need for more Aides as Integration grows. Apr Softball excursion to Heathmont. 3 H.S.C. French students have an excursion to Kilmore. 30th. College swimming team competes in Melbourne. May 10th., 1st. MS.C. Deb. Ball. 600 tickets sold at $20.oo per ticket. Motion: M.S.C. approve the establishment of a uniform. The principle of ..’’shopping at the school” is carried. Jul 4th. & 5th. Year 11 & 12 Study camp at Lake Nillahcootie Aug Year 11 & 12 Monash, Latrobe & Melbourne Universities Trip. 17th. Year 10 Canberra I Sydney Trip, for 1 week, 7 40 Students, with Gary Golding in charge. Oct Year 8 Tassie Trip. Royal visit to D.E.C.A. Production ...’’Man of Steele”. Nov Year 9 tennis excursion. umpire' 0.11^ Changes year 7 • W a cl955* ! have to cope with MTS S*4" is If any-^Jl job an yooXM £°r A new year 7 goes through a lot of changes. see fl'®* It takes quite some time to adjust from their Primary school to High School. We found the main changes were: 1. Not going to our lockers 2. between Taking allperiods. equipment necessary to class. 3. To remember to take jewellery off in P.E. 4. Toof remember not to be uniform without out a note. f 5. To remember to go to your • form assembly to get your teacefulLyn(jeU poller I name marked off the role and to listen to the 6. "Whats Doing”not To remember . to leave the classroom without a pass from the teacher. 7. If you’re late to class you have to get a late 8. pass from We get the office. different teachers . with every subject. 9. Before the end of each class we get a 3 minute -ssrH Cont.e®Plateand «al) We have bell. 10.warning to get used to ........ Troy ! nc at the bottom of ~-oin after 1, < Feb Canteen - library plaza proposal, early stage sketches developed. Ceramics kiln installed. consult Year 7 Crystal Creek excursion. • S Nate Man* s Apr Rodney Performing Arts Centre plans in preparation. "aps »itr Jun M.H.S. selected to assist in the production "'ties Brett D- of a video to publicise & promote the Donna A. . Garfield's Lover. In Class. successful running of the Lynda A. Student Forum. ...«»<»> • -• "X“ »■ - ”■ Micro-Chip Aug Stores Branch selecting tenders for electronic Know■ *ery^wh .o-Ord’*1 device for library book check out security system. .tions t° Sydney / Canberra trip. *ent Stirrer Sep Pram Derby & Fete Day. Oct Janette lotion iroopna - - .rent CWb Meeting le month* the ^bers bank y°" 10 $5,BOO.OO-^r^^er canteen, this year * ■president I Secretary I Treasurer toe,ery^f°r secondhand I congratuiati°ns U1GH SCBOOV UNI”v and 'than he the P^ °f S selves on duty to tine; been^firSt7 t vear for th . ueeU and Mothers themseW Forsy' 7 Stud 56 has ueek v forms • ■ st day 3 store made day Fit. _ s ^aid - Wsar- y-^te ail school school Dr—* mrthem^1CS AN DiStlnncOon Car0 cunningt°" beth Tayl° Lit Sutton sb 3bert *°un6 atherine 3" ^Vain cter Ba’" tinotton ci«-'y’e an,nene ti6Oatur0 D^^ry^E®""1"6 O Battersby *ose cun"ingtO" iohan Forster RO?neM SaunderS ”istl ?uon B°dnes Dianne King Cathie Mathie5 e tenon 1 Distinction 1ASMANIAN DEVILS , f^Y^HERS: Rosemary Tenace (in charg£), Elizabeth Moore, John Teague, Mike Edwards, Julie Richardson, Peter Kam, Janet McClelland ' 11 staff Students. asking a student to make this report but I couldn’t resist the opportunity to express my gratitude and sincere thanks publicly, I had!iilicipated to ail s it nt jjers ancj the 55 students who made my task very easy, and who made this trip one of the best I have ever encountered. The staff assiste me|j¥ way possible and we too had a very good time. The Coach Captains, Graeme Purdon and Chris “Spiderman” were extremely toieran wi hg gr0Up) well-mannered and maintained a high level of respect. The^tudents “adored” them. h 1 a d th* ^congratulate all students on their tolerance of each other, especially in extreme circumstances such as when one coach lost it’s rear were ver tole'^ was f°r manY hours. Despite all the excitement of the incident and the lack of comfort for a few long hours, all students th MHS jnanners and obedience of this group impressed all proprietors of public places, and this is a credit to the students themselves and Th 8n At. 1 MJ Th°W believe for one moment that no-one stepped out of line at all! When they did, I asked them to own up to it and they did — then 8r°W. ORwhen •tl| onesty im lS\.ifficult ressedthe toPhold meattention greatly- of young students in exciting, new surrounds, however, I thank these Year 8’s for their undivided h ftl° de nW called for it, and their full co-operation. Even the Chief Officer on the Abel Tasman was impressed! I was further impressed tha ie s u n s« not sea-sick on the ship and that they all had a reasonably early night’s sleep. 30 S t0 lane Kelly for organising the excursions and thanks to all those who made this tour a most successful one. — ROSEMARY TENACE. We left on the 23rd of July with 20 students, four achers and two student teachers. Apart from learning S dw to Cross-country ski, everyone learnt how to pack good snowball. It was bad luck that we didn’t get > the summit of Mount Sterling, but weather and time ‘evented us from getting to the top. On the way down there were some spectacular crashes, but Mr. Valentini’s was the best. Just about everyone was exhausted when we reached the car park on day four, we were glad to see the bus. The worst meal was lunch; soggy, cold sandwiches, frozen fruit and wet fruit cake and biscuits, but the evening meals made up for it, and our midnight [munchies. The hardest part of the trip was the trek to the toilets twice a day. On the last day, everyone got Mr. Quinton back with a huge snowball fight, which left him feeling sorry for himself, when he picked on us all. On behalf of all the students that took part in th Cross-country ski trip, we would like to thank all tn teachers involved. ■ EXCHANGE STUDENTS INWARD STUDENTS OUTWARD STUDENTS 1976 Junichi Sato - Japan 1976 Simon Banfield USA Ohio 1977 Mee Wun Lee - Malaysia 1977 Angela Smith Japan 1978 Tipamas Tantiwong - Thailand 1986 Adrian Maude Norway 1978 Miho Suzuki - Japan 1986 Rick Connors Canada 1980 Rochelle Rogers - USA 1989 Libby Sherring Michigan USA 1981 Denice Merritt - Canada 1990 Meagan Starritt Sweden 1981 Ng Kee Huat - Malaysia 1990 Kylie Harker Washigton USA 1982 Cynthia Robins - Canada 1992 Brook Taylor USA ooroopna High School was rapidly establishing The School, and myself, benefitted from a young, enthu 1984 Paulo Guiarciaba - Brazil 1995 Clare Williams siastic and dedicated teaching and ancillary staff. M itself as an important part of the educational community of the Shepparton, Mooroopna and exciting and tremendously stimulating environment. Innovative teaching approaches and experimental pro grams involving community languages, and teacher Tatura district in my time as acting Principal. It was an exchanges with the T.A.F.E. College contributed to the unique character of the School. 1984 1986 1986 1987 Mayumi Takagaki - Japan Travis Stier - USA Madeleine Hansson - Sweden Anna Anderberg - Sweden 1995 Bianca Court USA The strength and breadth of community interest and Congratulations to all associated with Mooroopna 1988 Brian Havens - USA involvement was to ensure a highly successful develop Secondary College on the achievements over the 25 1988 Tisha Sveadas - USA ment. The dedicated support of community members years. These 25 years have seen tremendous changes in such as Mr Jim Douglass, Mr Stan Watt, Mr Phil 1989 Kathryn Harding - Sth Africa education. Mooroopna Seconday College has embraced Banfield, Mr Ian Wilson, Mr Ted Davis, Mrs Lyn Bailey 1989 Emiko Yoshido - Japan and others who brought broad experience and expertise these changes to develop into an invaluable member of the Goulburn Valley community. 1990 Vicki Cartwright -...” England to the school, enhanced the rapid development of the The last 12 months have been the best 12 physical and educational aspects of the school. The G.F. WATSON months of my life so far. If any of you are direction of the educational program received valuable thinking of becoming Exchange Students then input from a Community-based Education Sub go for it, you won’t regret it, well, not until you committee under the chairmanship of Mr Bob Wilde at have to say goodbye”. a time when Community input into School Curriculum was not the norm in most schools. 1990 Lance Campbell - USA ...’’What I first noticed about Australia was the openness. Things are spread out in comparison to the States. The accent was actually as strong as ‘Crocodile’ Dundee,s”. 1991 Shannon Murphy - Canada 1992 Mikkel Hoiderg-Olsen - Denmark 1992 Julia Burkert - Germany 1993 Misty Bates - USA 1994 Satomi Tsushima - Japan 1994 Mandy Bingham - USA 1995 Adam Chederholm 1995 Valerie Michel - Belgium 1996 Conrad Goerg Goster Northern Germany 1996 Anders Engel - Denmark 1997 Carla Tilt - Canada PAGE ONE enrolment New Principal: John Schreenan Landscaping of the southern entance to the school adjoining the Coulson Centre. Dance - a - thon raised in excess of $1800.oo. 13th.: Debutante Ball. 15th.: Trivial Pursuit Evening. Year 9 five day cross country skiing challenge. Air conditioners installed in Home Economics. 2nd: School Fete. enr°tae0( - STATE CHAMPIONS — INTERMEDIATE GIRLS HOCKEY ’J' -my Congratulations to all of the girls on their great effort I to win the State Championship on Tuesday. Everyone in the team contributed to the success. Paula Goodall, Lindi Webb, Renae Webb, Jeanine Aughey, Belinda Franks, Gillian Czech, Tricia Knight, Jocelyn Hill, Cathy Pini, Megan Tate, Melissa Hallum, Sue Ellen Russell, Kim O’Meara, Catrina Haynes. Top stuff... MR. McCONCHIE The following staff have been appointed to the school for 1989 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MR. ALAN TAYLOR MR. NEIL EVANS COMMERCE MRS. MAXINE (ADE) HOGAN ART MR. KEN HADLEY SCIENCE MATHS/SCIENCE MR. GRAEME COOK MR. IAN McCONCHIE INTEGRATION MRS. MARILYN GRIMME HOME ECONOMICS MR. GRANTLEY McLEOD TECHNOLOGY Presentation Night MR. DAVID KNIGHT TECHNOLOGY HOME ECONOMICS Proposed to take place at Shepparton Civic Centre.on Thursday, 14th MRS. DODIE McLEOD December Agreement in principle. Principal to report back at a MISS ROSEMARY MEALE FRENCH/ENGLISH MR. BARRY ROBERTS MUSIC later stage when more concrete details are available. We still await confirmation of an English appointment. EXCURSIONS REPORT In addition Mrs. Ruth Cockroft is working in the Library part-time pending Mrs. Iris Perkins' return from Family Leave. An additional staff departure, beyond those I mentioned late last year is Mrs. Barbara Hellwege who has received an appointment as a Consultant a the Shepparton Schools Support Centre for 1989. Mr. Charlie Mitcehll is currently on leave for the next six weeks, and his replacement is Miss Cheryl Poole on a casual basis. Finally, Mrs. Donna Nightingale, our Integration Aide, has taken Family Leave from the beginning of the year and we have advertised the position, to be filled from early March. Mrs. Pauline Schreenanfis filling the casual vacancy until the interview process is carried out. MOOROOPNA SECONDARi NEWSLETTER I wish to bring the following matters to your attention. BICYCLE HELMETS From July 1st the wearing; of/ helmets when riding bicycles will become compulsory. Th/ Government has legislated to 4 effect, and it is believed students riding to and from colle1 MOOROOPNA/vfSTbb. without a helmet will be liable / MOOROOPNA SECONDARY COLLEGE PHONE: (058) 25 2344 be fined by the Police. Principal: JOHN R. SCHREENAN Mrs. S. McConchie, MOOROOPNA SECONDARY COLLEGE At the last meeting of the Mooroopna Secondary College Council, on Wednesday, 15th August the recent Year 7 Expo was discussed. It is the unanimous view of the Counci.' that you are to be highly commended for your organization of the evening. Councillors who have been connected with the school4for many years observed that there has never been such a large crowd of people at any function in the past. Estimates are that we had 400 visitors in attendance. The feedback that councillors have received from a wide range of community members is that people who visited on that evening went away most impressed. In fact quite a number of Grade 6 parents and their students decided on that night to enrol at this school as a direct result of what they saw. The Council is very much aware of the workload involved in organising such an evening. The Year 7 students carried out class work for visitors to observe and every Area of Learning in the school had exhibits organized by the teaching staff. It is a fine tribute to you and an indication of the respect that your fellow staff members have for you that they have supported you so well in preparing for the evening. Being a businessman as I am, I am very much aware of the need for organizations to have good public relations and there is no doubt in my mind that your Year 7 Expo evening was a wonderful example of public relations in the community. Congratulations on an outstanding effort and thank you on behalf of Mooroopna Secondary College Council. A Walking to learn! STUART DAVIDSON, Mooroopna Secondary College students recently took part in ; President, Mooroopna Secondary College Council walkathon to improve their education. This is the second year th< 20km walk has been held. More than 620 students took part Organisers hope S3000 can be raised from this one event which wij go towards technological equipment to take the school into the 21J century . Fundraising events like this last year helped build up tf school’s computer and practical areas, with the building of darkroom and equipment for the woodwork and the metaiw 7 subjects. / IE YEAR 12 COMME1 J""“ ““X ■ x“i - This chem. queen was once a s spends hours planning the ,;hrary studying. Pel> ** Fr rec^ived begilKS°l°S>' VorblioB g . „ k PC0J11Pleted »Ccc°eOs'sMusi«l “Olirer„ a great Ce aPproves a ^enoyatj- cs a new es roont_ D.S.P. Grant - will there be one next year? We will go back to old funding arrangement - 20% February, 40% April/May - final payment August. This year's process different because of economic conditions. Cut back in sum for 1991 was 'one-off'. We still have $43,000 this year. If It goes back to $73,000 - even better. Each school has been cut on same percentage. PRINCIPALS REPORT Students representatives for College Council are Julie Wood Year 12 and Jodie Freeman Year 10. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Following discussion on the debutante ball it was requested that Year 11 and 12 Co-ordinators and John carry out (e) on Principal's report, perhaps A. Athletics - There was a full report in the latest newsletter from the Athletics carnival. It was a great success, partly due to the weather, partly due to the organisational ability of Peter in the lead up to the ball. Stonchouse. partly due to the co-operative attitude of our student body and partly due to the improved state of our grounds as a to Ian Pleydel 1 thanking him for his work as Master result of our sprinkler and lawn mowing systems. past balls. Shane Kelly/ B. School musical - at the. time of writing I have not seen the full show, but only pail of the matinee. The sets, costumes and student performances convinced me that this is the best musical the school has run. Adrian Ambrose and Ray Jaques plus the many staff who have outgoing school council - formally assisted them are worthy of very high praise. One of the most satisfying features of this year's musical is that there are so many young students involved, who will continue to contribute over the next few years. now April 10th 8.00 pm after C. Year 8 Expo - again, I mention this in the newsletter, but it really was an outstanding success. The school facilities and programmes were displayed in a very attractive light and gave good reason for staff and parents to feel very proud of our school/and also impressed the many have four. Phil Banfield, Sharlie Young (invite Grade 6 students and parents who were visiting the school. Mr. Krake and the staff who assisted Jim Douglass declined. New Council must him are worthy of high praise for their efforts. D. Youth ANZAAS (Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science) - two of our students. Sam Davidson and Marthys Heuperman have been selected as two to Jim Douglass - for his involvement with of seven students from Victoria to attend the Annual Science Programme for outstanding Science 972 and President for 17 years students meeting throughout Australia. This year's conference is to be held in South Australia. I Fagan CARRIED am sure the boys will gain a great deal from this activity and will be very good ambassadors for our college. an article be placed in Education Gazette on work that E. Royal South Street Eisteddfod. Ballarat - Carolyn Robinson and Sherryn McDonald won school the "Solo and Accompanist” section at the Royal South Street Eisteddfod at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat, on Monday, 3rd September. Carolyn, a Year 12 V.C.E. Music student, and REPORT Deputy Principal Sherryn of Year 9 were both presented with a special bronze medallion commemorating the - Rodney Shire - Salinity Trip 3-4-91 centenary year of the Eisteddfod. Carolyn also gained second place in the under 21 vocal solo section and Sherryn took 2nd place in the under 16 vocal solo and an Honorable Mention in the 2 - Outdoor Education - Port Campbell 25-27 March '91 sacred solo. Competitors were all of a high standard with big classes in each section. Ms Lynett 9 - Melbourne Minimbah 6-9 May, 1991 Casey, adjudicator, commended both these young singers on their high standard. 10 & 1 1 - Barmah Forest - 16-5-91 Mrs. Anne Olsson is to be congratulated for the excellent work she is doing with our singers. approved as presented. Jim Douglass/Barb Gray. Year Level excursions have been held in the past few years, ined various camps (trips) - see attached sheet Shane wants these % DO YOU KNOW? CAMP HOWQUA - Year 7 Who got caught roof-rocking at night? Who had to run 10 laps of the oval in the middle of the night? Scott, Steven. Who lost his TARZAN’S GRIP and ended up in the icy water? Tony. Who was the sexiest male in the concert? MR. Krake. Who contracted a mysterious disease on concert night? Who was supposed to be bush-walking but mysteriously "slipped" into the river? Jamie. Who was the grass skier who spent more time on the ground than on skis? Who went out to rescue a drifting canoe, but had to be rescued themselves? Who had a birthday cake on camp? How embarrassing Melissa! Who was the stunning water slide rider in a purple bikini with peach polkadots? Why are you blushing Hope? Who bit-the dust and had a short stay in hospital? Nicole. Who was the first person to hit the target? Katrina. When we arrived, the others were just leaving. We said goodbye to them and we went inside for a yummy lunch, boy was 1 hungry! Later we settled into our cabins MINUTES Of MEETING HELD 14-2-92 and nearly went to sleep - until the speaker boomed out "Come into the P. Banfield, T. Mason" G. Ecrguson, G. Wheelhouse, lounge for the first activity" C. Mitchell, L. Eagan, R. Pay. J. Schreenan, G. McLeod W. Holyman. There was archery and swimming, oologies: J. McClure, M. Harper grass skiing and treasure hunts, kite making and modelling. onfirmation of Minutes from 14-11-91 Grass skiing was scary but after a while it was really fun as we went higher Car parking review each time we gained more courage. The (a) -Development of the northern carpark to be completed - water slide was the most enjoyable of all pine railings and further posts. Cost of crushed rock (35 tonne) the activities. We were really high up and was $895.40. Staff are using the area in increasing numbers, and when I went whizzing down 1 felt as if my taking some pressure off the front park. stonriach was about to fall out of my mouth! The worst thing about it was (b) I*ront carpark - Rodney Shire. Work has almost been completed climbing back up the hill to get to the top to allow cars to drive through to the bus parking area and out. for another go. However, once you had Intended to help parents when dropping off students. However, may present further problems, particularly when buses and parents bombarded the pool at the bottom, it arc competing to use the Service lane. Shire to provide a sign to help made me want to climb to the top to do offset this problem. - H it again. (c) Homewood Park - indication from Rodney Shire that Council has "provided funds for the purpose of staging car parking works over the next three years". V.C.E. Locker Bays 1993 Michelle La Porta Possible 250 students at V.C.E. in 1993 will further increase problems, Will need to look at this problem this year. A visit to Wangaratta High School to look at their V.C.E. room is to be organised. (March 4th 12 noon). School Building Measurement Peter Andrew (Ministry) has measured the school in recent months Up-to-date plans to come soon. Sprinkler Damage $285 damage to sprinkler heads during last vacation. Cost to be incurred by College Council. Outside changeroom maintenance To be organised by T. Mason. Role of the maintenance person Working under the direction of Laurie Eagan. Currently updatin lighting throughout the school as well as repairing student table; lockers and re-surfacing two wooden ramps. Development of the Southern courtyard M. North will provide some plans/ideas. Will have to look at providing some kind of watering system. Courtyard seating New seating to be painted, similar to existing tables and benche: ’hl ■ M i ■■■ j 1 jag*, “ADOLESCENCE TO MATURITY” MURAL OPENING AT MOOROOPNA HIGH The Schreenan Years SCHOOL Monday 24 October 1988 At 1pm. today Mooroopna High School is having their When painting the mural, students adopted some of the opening for a large Bicentennial mural which was paint traditional painting methods used by the aborigines. ed by a group of year 11 art students from the High They used fine tooth brushes and sticks of dowel to cover School. the mural in an intricate pattern of lines and dots. Sponsored by a generous donation from the Mooroopna The mural is situated outside the Mooroopna High Kiwanis Club, this ambitious mural project is 20 feet School library and is on display during library hours. The long and 8 feet high. The planning and painting of the Principal of Mooroopna High School, Mr. John mural took the students and their teacher. Miss Mandy Schreenan would like to invite all members of the public t is with some pleasure that I reflect back on my years adolescent years ‘Best is My Challenge’, epitomises the Lowe, many months to complete. to visit the High School and view this beautiful artwork. I as Principal of Mooroopna Secondary College which attitude which now pervades our college whether it be stretched from 1988 to early 1997. I liken this time staff member, student, ex student, parent or friend of the The mural is based on the theme of Aboriginal art. Each Mandy Lowe to the adolescent years of the College’s growth from age college. Mooroopna Secondary College is now the of the 5 panels in the mural depicts various animals and biggest state Secondary College in Shepparton with a Year 11 students involved in the mural project. 15 to maturity at 25. In this time many of the traditions symbols which are important to the Aboriginal people. of the College have been created, none the least being an projected enrolment of 1100 by the turn of the century. Abbie Burchill, Fiona Treacy, Lesa Parker, Fiona Olsson, Before they began this project, the students spent several active Past Students Association, who have been respon This growth truly reflects the standards of the college and Carol McPhee, Tisha Sveadas, Cathy Young, Deanne weeks researching Aboriginal art to help them develop sible for organising this 25th anniversary celebration. the expectations of the school community. Ibbott, Anna Conti. an understanding of the significance of the images and In the last ten years there have been many developments I have many fond memories of the 10 years I spent at symbols represented in their paintings. such as the annual presentation night which showcases Mooroopna Secondary College and will always remem the student achievements of each year, outstanding VCE ber the students, staff and parents with whom I have results and rigorous academic standards throughout the worked. It has been a great team with many highlights. school, wonderful sporting achievements both by indi There have been many sad times, proud times, but far more happy times. The memories one has over ten years forScience’ viduals and our teams, the annual debutante ball now in its 13th year, the student school leaders and their roles, I liken to the chapters of a book which I can re read as the annual year 7 expo night which has become so pop many times as I choose. I can assure you the pages are ular amongst our primary feeder schools and the com well worn and that I will always treasure this time. munity, the outstanding musical productions which have I feel privileged to have known and worked with so many not only won many awards but also resulted in the con fine people and wish them every success in the next 25 struction .of a Performing Arts Centre, a very active years of the history of our college. Parents Club who have welded our community together and have their own annual highlights such as the Monte JOHN SCHREENAN Carlo night, the Solar Energy Challenge which high lighted our State leadership in technology, and the gen eral school image of Mooroopna Secondary College which is now renowned as the best school in Shepparton. The school motto which again was a development in the \ sW»w S______—■— \ ,4**'*“____ ___ 1 « vs rsnlJPERNATURAL man ZL At last he sawa house where he «« »»d refuge and ’ « k<" <»,ee bef ore, he “-SSr-- “ XX ... ground. vampire CANTEEN REPORT The first manageress was Mrs. Elva Pocknee who opened the can teen on the 9th September 1974. The first days takings were $78.80. With the aid of the Mothers Club who, on a roster basis, helped for three hours per day, Mrs. Pocknee controlled the canteen until 1978. SCHOOL ATHLETICS Surprisingly, the school sports attracted a large amount of enthusiasm and activity. Unfortunately for East their “Pies and pasties were 65 cents each at this time.” contestants thought they had to get the least number of points to win. But, never mind East supporters, don’t for get the Swimming Sports. Mrs. Margaret Davy was then appointed and travelled from Kyabram. By this time approximately 500 students attended our school, and takings were around $300.00 per day. Mrs. Davy remained in charge until Friday 17th August 1984. “Sausage rolls were sold for 60 cents.” There were a number of outstanding individual performances. Alan Farrel won six ribbons and helped West to a convincing win. Mrs. Wendy Forsyth started on Monday 3rd September 1984 and at the time of this going to press was still an active canteen lady..... Many changes have taken place during the last twelve years. Coke machine installed, lanes for serving have been revised and students Adrian Battison helping during recess and lunchtime. They have gone onto a work expe got flattering tim rience program, with nearly everyone of the students obtaining after the inside. school employment. 1996 saw a large intake of year seven students which took the total of BASKETBALL students over the 900 mark, so a part=time person was employed for Mooroopna Amateur Basketball had a successful season last year with Panthers and Leopards being dominant four hours a day and still retaining one mother as well. Daily takings are clubs, and Panthers taking out the club championships for the second season in succession. now around the $900.00 per day. Mooroopna youngsters, Steven Beks, Rohan Gosstray, Andrew Young, Leonie Turner, Yvonne Kool, Else You Koolmay and have wondered why Sharon Kilpatrick have all made the Country Victorian basketball teams. The season now in sessions, is only a ten some helpers (whom w week season with Panthers and Leopards already showing their dominance. Adrian Cheer (one of the help Just recently, experimental games have been played between towns . The games have been played at Under 16 level and if these games are successful games will be played in all age groups. “THERE’S MOVEMENT AT THE By Darren Young STATION FOR THE WORD HAS GOT AROUND........” At this time of year there are always a few teachers going and a few coming, either back from leave or new to the area. school sriLi - With Stage Four of Mooroopna High School’s building program near completion, it is expected that it will be ready for occupancy by the end of the term. Mr Mark is returning to Mosman after twelve months in the Maths Dept. Mr Davidson who has been at Mosman in his place will be back for next year. LL GR0WiNg Miss Rourke has a transfer to Pascoe Vale girls School. Thankyou for your help with this magazine Miss Rourke - espe cially the ‘Francais’ section. Mrs Bartlett is off to Wanthaggi H. S. Mrs Pullar, Miss Nicholson, Miss Ditchbum, Mr Ludowyk and Mr and Mrs Abbott have all got twelve months leave that The new block will house facilities for music, commerce and maths and in effect, provides seven extra classrooms, is to travel, to work in other jobs and various other educational undertakings and activities. musical instrument and office storage space. Miss Conroy is back with us after twelve months of study. Mr Teague is back from his long service leave and Mr Fagan will be back by the start of 1980. More about their trips in future magazines. Miss O’Brien will be with us again next year after an overseas trip this year. Total cost of the block is about $300,000 and already carpets have been laid in each of the rooms. New to the school will be Mr Moylan (Nostradamus), a Dookie-ite who has been teaching at Wodonga, Miss Hibben and “With its completion the school will be able to accommodate 800 students but there are still facilities greatly need Miss McGeary from Colac. ed”, said the school principal, Mr Coulson. In the library Mrs Holyman is leaving and Mrs Sainsbury returning after her leave. Sandra Ferguson has commence training as a library technician. Mrs Thompson will be leaving her part-time office position at the school and taking up a full-time appointment in Shepparton. He said that showers and change rooms are needed as at present the students have to change in the toilets. Thi To those leaving - thankyou for your work at our school and your company and good luck for the next twelve months, not acceptable in these days when sport is so much part of the school curriculum. bon voyage or all the vest in the future - whichever applies personally. ^dlanrj t ■~-^"‘S9-7-l977 To those arriving new - welcome. To those retorting - welcome back again. Although the school will be able to accommodate 800 students, the principal said that it would be four or five yea before that position is reached. “It depends of course on the growth of the town but at present there are only 24 Sixth Form students”, said M Coulson. 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