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ISSUE 23 I 2018

CURIOSITY I COURAGE I CITIZENSHIP

FROM THE PRINCIPAL2018 was a most successful year in the history of Brighton Secondary School.Team Horizon won the F1 in Schools World Title in Singapore and I was privileged to be there to experience the excitement and to witness the students’ professionalism first-hand. The Subs in Schools team became National Champions.

Volleyball won Australian Champion School as well as Girls and Boys Champions, the first time the boys have won this trophy.

The Student Wellbeing Model was revised and incorporates houses (led by the Principal Team members) and Year Level Managers. The new model for Student Entrepreneurial Leadership has focussed on the War on Waste. A student team is working with world educational consultant, Yong Zhao, to understand how to lead and maintain sustainability programs. The new Wik-Ed Wednesdays showcased a variety of activities during lunch time to develop a positive, connected culture across the campus. Throughout the Year Book, you will see photos of the various exhibits provided by the staff for The Heart Of It All Exhibition. The Humanitarian Laneway focussed on oceans and sustainability and the War on Waste hive mural now reflects the school’s mission to educate students to protect their world and save the oceans.

Sports Day was more special than usual with the purchase of 4 air dancers in house colours. When Cygnet won the House Shield at the annual Charities and Recognition Assembly, the yellow air dancer reigned supreme in the gym!

Our School Improvement Plan continues its focus on learner voice and student agency. This is reflected in the Holdfast Partnership Instructional Round where our Problem of Practice was ‘How does talk in the classroom promote learning?’ Our work was captured in 1 of the 6 Department for Education films made to exemplify each of the 6 characteristics

of Public Schooling. Our film demonstrates Collaboration.

The Digital Learning Coordinator, Aimee Shattock, and I travelled to Chicago for the World Apple Summit where we learned more about the place of coding in the curriculum. Our new STEM Special Entry Program got off to a flying start, especially incorporating the opportunity to send data into space and receive feedback from the Space Station.

Our fifth Special Entry Program, Company Bright, for aspiring drama students, was approved for 2019. Brighton Secondary School’s relationship with White Ribbon expanded when Assistant Principal, Kane Hillman, raised $10,000 to run the New York Marathon under the White Ribbon banner.

All staff were praiseworthy of the day with Harvard’s Ron Ritchhart, learning about ‘Cultures of Thinking’. His work aligned with our focus on positive education strategies, like the Be Kind and the Heart of It All projects which exemplify how positive actions create a unified coherence across the campus.

The GPA (Grade Point Average) was introduced to the school report to acknowledge growth and improvement.

Week 9 of term 4 had a successful new look with whole school interdisciplinary STEM projects.

2018 marked the first year of the SA Department for Education’s explicit focus on a strategic School Improvement Model to be implemented in all schools. The SACE was reviewed. The year 7 into Secondary Schools Taskforce was established and Brighton Secondary School leaders are providing strategic advice.

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FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 2018 I ISSUE 23 1

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HistoricalHighlightsSome historical highlights since 2005

2005The Governing Council established the Music Parent and Volleyball Parent Support Affiliated Committees. The Sunday Market which began in 2004 as the Car Boot Sale, becomes the Sunday Market.

Negotiations were hard won to secure the funding for the volleyball stadium, with opposition from within the funding source preferring the facility be built in the north.

Parent/Student/Teacher conferences changed the nature of parent/teacher interviews to be more inclusive of student voice.

The extended homegroup period was introduced. We hosted the first study tour from Wang-Li in China.

2006Volleyball construction begins. The Pedal Prix is introduced. The Rock Eisteddfod team wins the state finals. The first computer-aided router was purchased for design technology along with 2 Smart boards in the conference room and in design technology.

The music faculty celebrated 30 years. The Federal Minister for Education, Julie Bishop, visited the school, commenting we were the ‘jewel in the crown’. We gave her a Brighton Bear watch which she dutifully wore with her designer outfit. Jeffrey Kong, Head of Music, and Deputy Principal, Barbara Richards, travelled to China to prepare for the choir’s first tour there.

The National Arts Review placed Brighton Secondary School as leader of the arts in Australia. The Brazilian international students preferred Brighton Secondary School to other schools.

I was fortunate to attend the inaugural Leading Australian Schools program in Victoria which turned into the best professional learning for principals there has been in any jurisdiction.

2007The volleyball stadium is opened by Olympian and old scholar, Bea Daly, and the Premier, Mike Wran. Students attended the International Women’s Day breakfast for the first time and have since attended every year.

I thank the parents who have volunteered their time to serve on the Governing Councils and acknowledge in particular the Chairs of the Brighton Secondary School Governing Council since 2005: Neil Palmer, Michael Peitsch, Mark Edwards, Nic Szuster, Jacqui Squires and Sue McKenzie.

I have been privileged to work with 2 exceptional Business Managers, James Nelligan and Sandra Hall. I am grateful to the school secretaries and especially the long service of Denise Hoskin who provided selfless support to the school.

Brighton Secondary School’s reputation remains at the forefront of educational excellence. I am proud to have led the school for the past 14 years. However, one does nothing alone and I acknowledge the members of the Principal Team whose intellect and leadership skills have made our school so successful: Deputy Principals: Barbara Richards (2005 to 2018) and David Thomson; Heads of Music: Jeffrey Kong (2006 to 2015) and Andrew Barrett; Assistant Principals: Graham Sando (2005 to 2006), Dean Steward (2007 to 2011), Warren Eaton (2006 to 2013), Jason Williams (2008 to 2011), Jenny Hilterbrand (2005-2010), David Thomson (2006-2018) and currently Nicola Martin, Jill Brindley, Kane Hillman and Tristan Kouwenhoven.

Olivia O’Neill Principal

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2008Twenty-two rooms were cabled for whiteboards. Staff embraced the next steps to implement 1 to 1 teaching and learning, where filing cabinets and paper were going to be things of the past! We are still awaiting this world.

I spoke of phasing out the sandals by 2010!

2009The first tour goes to the Western Front and the Concert Band tours China. Old scholar, Sam Willoughby, becomes World BMX champion.

The Rock Eisteddfod team wins the Australian title. Brighton Secondary School wins the Howard Mutton Trophy for the school with the most participation in a wide range of sports.

The Spence foyer is upgraded with the BER (Building Education Revolution) Federal Government funding.

We wait patiently for the issues with the Federal Government’s DER (Digital Education Revolution) to be sorted to move forward with 1 to 1 learning. ACARA - the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority was formed.

The Strategic Plan 2005 to 2009 concludes and consultation with the community produced the 2010 to 2014 Strategic Plan.

2010The historic roll-out of the Apple MacBook 1 to 1 program, learning anywhere any time, set Brighton Secondary School at the forefront of teaching with digital technologies.

The students loved the introduction of the navy zip cardigan. After long consultation with the staff, the historic house system (Cygnet, Buffalo, Holdfast and Rapid) was reintroduced.

The New SACE began. I joined music students to tour Europe, Shanghai and Tokyo performing in Rome for the inauguration of Mary MacKillop - a first for a public school.

Brighton Secondary School was named 1 of the 4 secondary schools for redevelopment to provide access to an additional 250 students, on top of the existing enrolment of 1373.

2011The Brighton Theatre was opened 19 May with His Excellency the Governor of South Australia, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, and the Minister for Education, Jay Weatherill.

The Rain of Remembrance, brainchild of year 10 student Ryan Wilson, saw 102,000 red poppies dropped on the back oval from a defence force helicopter to commemorate those Australians who sacrificed their lives for Australia.

The Rock Eisteddfod team wins the national title.

I was reappointed for a 7-year tenure.

2012Brighton Secondary School turns 60 years old. F1 in Schools, Cold Fusion, wins the World Title in Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, visits Brighton Secondary School.

The Governor becomes the Patron of the Music Centres. SALA is introduced to Brighton Secondary School as an annual school event. The 1986 Time Capsule was raised and replaced with a new one to be opened when the school is 100 years old in 2052.

2013The 2014 to 2016 Strategic Plan was developed. The Australian Curriculum drives curriculum renewal. Teacher Learning Communities addressed the 3 Cross Curriculum Priorities (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures; Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia; Sustainability). Exciting work was accomplished with a successful Asia Education Grant. iPads are introduced for students in year 8. A design brief was submitted to review the school’s logo. The year 12 shirt is introduced and remains the same in 2018. The school uniform is refreshed with a new polo top, dress, shirt and trousers and shorts become charcoal.

The school expansion begins and we become a building site. The library and the staffroom are decanted into the renovated Spence Hall. The Dance Studio in the Spence building is developed.

I join the music tour to China and Europe. With 50 staff, I perform a flash mob to the surprised delight of the students.

Brighton Secondary School buys a Steinway piano funded by the Music Parent Support Committee’s Sunday Markets.

2014The official openings begin: Bright Centre, Concert Hall, new canteen, Spin Room, refurbished science laboratories, relocated Student Reception and Student Services.

The critical and creative thinking program, Think Bright, begins. Outdoor education is introduced to the curriculum.

The Moon Lantern Festival, organised and led by students, entertains 1000 people at the Brighton jetty. It raises funds to build a kindergarten in Cambodia, in partnership with a local entrepreneur. Brighton Secondary School students travel there to physically help with the building.

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HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS continued2014 continuedYear 8 student, Charlotte Rayner, organises the outstanding Governor’s Morning Tea to raise funds for cancer research.

Music students perform in the Flanders 1000 Voices at the Dawn Service in Belgium.

The Principal Team dons the uniform to become students for a day - it was exhausting!

The David Cranston Munt scholarship (old scholar) was introduced to support a student at university studying a combined degree of Law and Commerce or Law with another degree. Old scholar, Kelli Staite is awarded the Rhodes Scholarship for her work in mathematics.

The Recording Studio is created for teachers to continue their work on flipping their lessons using digital technologies.

The new Partnership Model for SA Public Schools is introduced to the weekend Governing Council Conference - Brighton Secondary School is in the Holdfast Partnership.

2015Brighton Secondary School is awarded Apple Distinguished School status for 2 years. The Spence Study Centre is opened. There is a new digital sign on the corner of Ilfracombe Avenue. Reception has a face-lift and the tennis court fencing is renewed.

The Learning Laneway pop-up activities with entertainment begin. The International Year of Light provides inspiration for beautiful digital shows on the walls. The Moon Lantern Festival continues to raise money for the Cambodian kindergarten.

Jeffrey Kong is farewelled by the prestigious Music Centres at a concert with many old scholars showing their appreciation.

Brighton Secondary School and Port Lincoln High school use a $50,000 grant to engage students with art.

I attended the World Conference of Principals in Helsinki where I finalised our relationship with the Stockholm Science and Innovation School, the Helsinki Taivallahden Peruskoulu and in Oslo, the Lillestrom Videregaende Skole to share teacher experiences in up to 4-week exchanges.

2016The new Brighton Secondary School logo and school blazer are approved. 2016 is a transition year to the new uniform supplier, Devon Clothing, after the previous supplier’s contract was terminated early. The long-awaited perimeter fencing is installed.

Brighton Secondary School wins the International Culinary Competition. Brighton Secondary School and NIDA form a supportive relationship. A White Ribbon team raises awareness around students saying no to violence. The White Sands Art Exhibition showcases the art produced through the partnership with Port Lincoln High School. Kate Ceberano works with music students over a 3-day intensive workshop resulting in a vibrant professional concert.

Brighton Secondary School Governing Council hosts the first combined Partnership Governing Council meeting.

F1 team, Infinitude, places second in the World Titles in Austin Texas.

I travel to Harvard to engage in a 2-week leadership course, my reward for a SA Excellence in Leadership award.

2017Brighton Secondary School is recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for another 2 years.

F1 team, Aurora, places second in Malaysia. Music students travel to Scandinavia. French students travel to New Caledonia. Students studying Japanese travel to Japan.

The Courage Across Continents photography exhibition showcased the work of students from Lillestrom Videregaende Skole in Norway and Brighton Secondary School students, in a commemorative book and exhibitions in both countries.

The Kokoda Trek was a life-changing venture for students and staff.

The Music Centre celebrates 40 years at a combined concert in the Adelaide Town Hall.

The Q and A event brings students from other schools to join with ours on a panel, debating current issues for young people.

Olivia O’Neill Principal


2018 SACE RESULTSThe school community has cause for great celebration of the outstanding 2018 year 12 results in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

These results reflect the dedication and professionalism of the teachers to make Brighton the school of choice for all students.

2018 highest ATARWe congratulate all students who achieved personal bests and in particular Emma Richardson with 99.25.

2018 DUX OF THE SCHOOLOlivia ByrnesThis certificate is awarded in recognition of the most outstanding level of academic achievement in year 12 studies in 2018.

Olivia is a very worthy recipient of this prestigious award. Olivia excelled in all chosen areas of study, achieving a very impressive set of results.

Brighton Secondary School congratulates Olivia on her excellent achievements.

THE OLIVIA O’NEILL SPONSORED FAC OMNIA BENE AWARD

Sasha Simmonds

Sasha has demonstrated to a very high degree the school values of cooperation, excellence, fairness, integrity, respect and responsibility.

In total, 26 students achieved an outstanding ATAR of 90 or above:

Name ATAR

Emma Richardson 99.25

Kalea Spyker 98.65

Joe Hosking 98.6

Olivia Byrnes 98.4

Jasmine Styles 97.4

Daniel Turner 97.05

Yuanchu (James) Liang

96.85

Claire Bowen 96.75

Nicole Kascak 95.9

Stacey Laverty 95.55

Jo Lum 95.45

Tahlia Giblett 95.25

Thao Ngan Ha 94

Name ATAR

Keeleigh Mastersson 93.7

Micaela Walker 93.5

Olivia Baker 93.25

Phoebe Holt 93.15

Ella Macleod 92.55

Jesse Stevens 92.4

Yebaihe (Lily) Liao 92.35

Yongyu (Felix) Chen 92.3

Chloe Bentley 91.8

Brooke McGregor 91.8

Edward Beinke 90.9

James Bonnici 90.9

Jay Muecke 90.9

2018 Year 12Results


Yonah Rex-McGirr Kalea Spyker

Zoe Waters

Edward Beinke

Claire Bowen Yongyu (Felix) Chen

Yiu Kai Leung Yebaihe (Lily) Liao

Jay Muecke

Jereyllsze Chia

Daniel Turner

Joe Hosking

Emma Richardson Abbie Basye

2018 MERIT RECIPIENTS All students who completed their SACE deserve acknowledgement, as year 12 requires tenacity to navigate the academic requirements while balancing work, family and friends. 2018 graduates – we are proud of you and wish you all success in your chosen pathway.

Name Merits Subject

Emma Richardson 2Solo Performance, English Literary Studies

Abbie Basye 1 English

Edward Beinke 1 English

Claire Bowen 1 Women’s Studies

Yongyu (Felix) Chen 1 Essential English

Jereyllsze Chia 1 Solo Performance

Joe Hosking 1 English

Yiu Kai Leung 1 Essential English

Yebaihe (Lily) Liao 1 Performance Special Study

Jay Muecke 1 English

Yonah Rex-McGirr 1 Performance Special Study

Kalea Spyker 1 Health

Daniel Turner 1 Mathematical Methods

Zoe Waters 1 Solo Performance

Merits are awarded to the best performing students in the state in each subject. Typically the top 2% of A+ students receive a merit.


2018 Governing Council2018 has been an amazing 12 months for Brighton Secondary School. The first part of the year Brighton Secondary School students were chosen to compete in State Junior Athletics, Oliphant Science Awards, State Rugby Union, National under 15 Cricket, National Womens Baseball, Australian Tennis Championships and Formula One with exceptional results across all disciplines.Mid year Brighton Secondary School was delighted to host the Holdfast Partnerships Governing Council combined meeting where Education Director, Chris Sheldon briefed us on how year 7 students will be transitioned into high school in 2020.

A fantastic end of year success for Brighton Secondary School for the Special Interest Volleyball teams in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup Championship. The teams walked away with the 2018 Overall Australian Champion Volleyball School, 2018 Girls Champion School and 2018 Boys Champion School (never before won by Brighton Secondary School). Add to that 8 gold and 7 bronze medals.

Special Interest Music flew the Brighton Secondary School flag high with amazing performances throughout the year representing the school community at many community events, concerts, Anzac Day and spectaculars.

2018/19 has and will see some senior staff changes at Brighton Secondary School. Barbara Richards retires in 2019 after taking leave from term 3 2018. Since 2004, Barbara gave exemplary service to Brighton Secondary School leading the significant curriculum reform that came with the new SACE and the implementation of the Australian Curriculum. Her intellect and her strategic thinking contributed to Brighton Secondary School’s successful programs, especially Think Bright, STEM Bright and Company Bright.

Sandra Hall took over the role of Business Manager in 2010, however she had been at Brighton Secondary School since 1994. Her leadership of the school’s financial operations gained accolades for exemplary practice from the Department for Education financial personnel and annual auditors.

During her tenure as Business Manager, Sandra oversaw many changes and upgrades across the campus which helped to shape Brighton Secondary School into the school it is today. Some of her achievements during her time include: Building of the Brighton Theatre, building of the Bright Centre, refurbishment of the Senior Learning Centre, signage upgrades, LED signage on Brighton Road, purchase of Steinway Piano, introduction of new logo and branding, installation of electronic locks across the school, science and home ec refurbishments, building of the Concert Hall, installation of the perimeter fence, interactive projectors to all classrooms, carpeting the whole school, introduction of CCTV across the school, plus many more. We wish Sandra well in her retirement and all the best for the future.

The Governing Council, staff and school community sadly farewell Olivia O’Neill as principal of Brighton Secondary School. It has been Olivia’s guidance, support, drive and determination that has seen the Brighton Performing Arts Centre and Theatre become reality. Her leadership sees the school excel in the delivery of the STEM Bright Program through Think Bright and achieve the incredible status in learning, digital innovation, performing arts and sport that our students experience today.

The Governing Council thank them all for their tireless effort during their time at Brighton Secondary School.

The Governing Council was represented in 2018 by Susan McKenzie, Michaela Simmonds, Michael Sard, Amanda Staples, Rachael Edwards, Kerry Pienaar, Sonya Arnott, Benjamin Hooper, Stephen Whitehead, Sally Shearing, Martin Bowens, Paul Farquar, Tish Champion, Alexis Watt, Sandra Hall, Kelly Foster, Cherie Morgan, Nima Valamanesh, Charlie Barwa, Alexander Witty and Olivia O’Neill.

Susan McKenzie Chairperson Governing Council


PrefectsCharlie Barwa (Head Prefect)Alexander Witty (Head Prefect)Elise NunuNicole KascakZoe WatersHamish PetherickTahlia GiblettCharlotte RaynorPhoebe HoltGilbert RichardsonEmma RichardsonBrooke McGregorZoe TaylorEdward BeinkeJasmine DugganHarrison McLeod

Volleyball CaptainsSasha Simmonds Max De Vries

Volleyball Vice CaptainsCoen Key Isabelle Brand

Music CaptainsLauren Owens Alexander Witty

Music Vice CaptainsElizabeth Hartley Yonah Rex-McGirr

International Captains Wing Yi (Kylie) Kwok Yuanchu (James) Liang

Peer LeadersJames LloydLawson HansberryLilly PaganoConnor SampsonRuby SulicichCooper McCullochElla MiecinskiRion SatoLucy MordenLiam BraleyGrace HeffordRobert BasyeSimran SandhuRicardo SolisEmily McDonaldDanielle Sibbons

Thomas StudholmeBridget BarsonLachlan CharlesVeekshitha MukkamulaRiley SheldenEthan de ReusOlivia DaveyMaddison DavisJayden DoeNatalie BertramYueqi (Jenny) XuHunter McFarlaneEliza JonesBridget ChiengIsaac HigginsCallum Cunningham-ByrneHannah BurkeMichael Comino-EwenMilli Smart-GreavesJonathon NelsonShai Cullen-McIntyreSeth Anderson-HayRiley Chandler

2018 HOUSE CAPTAINS

BUFFALO CYGNET HOLDFAST RAPID

Year 12Bethany Lane Rebecca Catt Sasha Simmonds Alesha Elliott

Hamish Petherick Thomas O’Connell Kai Milsteed Cameron Field

Year 11Nikki Farquhar Emily Burns Chelsea Vigants Amy Fisher

Finn Wallbridge Douglas Brookes Lucas Viana Curtis Ding

Year 10Amelia Agar Brooke Wingard Tori Power Kasey Bennett

Luka Moase Richard Mayfield Joshua Curtis Liam O’Connor-Dawkins

Year 9Mikayla Mark Eloise Sulicich Mia Dilettoso Leticia Giancola

Selwyn Nunu Hunter Window Hamish Beattie Harrison Fuller

2018Student Leadership


Our team goal was to improve intercultural understanding and international consciousness through student voice.To achieve our goal, we;

• collected information to determine which cultures are represented in our school community

• examined where intercultural understanding was included in the curriculum

• collated research results onto a map to get more of a visual understanding

• conducted a survey with students from different cultural backgrounds to find out how students feel about their school life, if they felt valued, ways we can improve their involvement and how they can share their culture with others

• interviewed Indian and Muslim students because they were not represented in the student survey and there’s a large number of students from those cultures in our school community. These students were really keen to share their culture with the school.

Charlotte Greig, Orahnia Koutlakis, Leqi Wu International Consciousness Group

The team goal was to create a community mindset within the school that reduces, reuses and recycles. The ultimate goal is to reduce the school’s overall waste production to zero. Initiatives already underway include;

• a year 9 Citizens for Humanity Project focusing on waste in the oceans

• the launching of a War on Waste mural

• school wide solar panels and LED lights

• a photocopier and printer audit to reduce paper usage and costs

• use of Climate Clever to accurately track the consumption of utilities and the production of waste throughout the school

• Tesla presentation of their solar, battery, and car technology to all year 8, 9, and 10 students

• whole school KESAB bin audit with the data used by year 8 and 9 maths and science students in week 8 that culminated in a sustainability-focused Shark Tank presentation in week 9

• the canteen reduced their waste by composting food scraps and recycling soft plastics and bottles. It is moving toward biodegradable packaging and utensils as well as phasing out plastic straws.

Joshua Curtis, Sami Madlur and Riley Reardon Sustainability Team

Student LeadershipYong Zhao


Music Ensemble AwardsAlevia Evci – Concert BandWing Yi Kwok – Flute EnsembleStacey Laverty – Dixieland BandAdam McCallister – Boys Chamber ChoirJesse Ollerenshaw – Percussion Ensemble 1Mattea Osenk – Big Band 1Lauren Owens – Stimson Wind QuintetCharlotte Rayner – Amoroso String QuartetEmma Richardson – Symphony OrchestraKathryn Schleyer – Bel Canto Zoe Waters – Concert ChoirAlexander Witty – Guitar Ensemble

Service to MusicCharlie BarwaLuke BattjesJereme ChiaKarina CookeJoshua D’saMarcus FormatoJoshua HolmesWing Yi KwokJo Yee LumJack Mason-IntiniAdam McAllisterSarah McMahonJesse OllerenshawElijah ReardinAmelia SardElmira TebyaniRachelle WongSamantha Wong

Service to Performing ArtsAdam McAllister – DramaCharlotte Rayner – Lift DanceMicaela Walker – Lift Dance

Service to SportRebecca CattDylan CeroneJacqueline Hendrie-Wolsten CroftJoe HoskingBethany LaneLily MaddernTia MaschottaBrooke McGregorBrayden McKenzieHallie NewmanMadison NewmanThomas O’ConnellHamish PetherickSasha Simmonds

Service to Student LeadershipCharlie BarwaPhoebe HoltNicole KascakBrooke McGregorHarrison McLeodElsie NunuHamish PetherickCharlotte RaynerZoe WatersAlexander Witty

Service to VolleyballEdward BeinkeIsabelle BrandRebecca CattMax De VriesCoen KeyTia MaschottaJay MueckeBenson MuirheadSasha SimmondsBlake TisherJack Turner

Dux of the School AwardOlivia Byrnes

Caltex Best All-Rounder AwardEmma Richardson

Year 12 Recognition AwardPhoebe Holt

Olivia O’Neill sponsored ‘Fac Omnia Bene’ AwardSasha Simmonds

Long Tan AwardAlexander Witty

Spirit of Anzac AwardLauren Owens

National Youth Science Forum AwardsOlivia ByrnesYuanchu Liang

Eric Donders Memorial AwardJoel Elvey

Senior SportspersonBethany LaneThomas O’Connell

Special Interest Volleyball Performance AwardsSasha SimmondsCoen Key

International Student AwardYuanchu Liang (China)

Vocational Education & Training AwardAbigail Hoad

Head of Music AwardsEmma RichardsonYonah Rex-McGirr

Outstanding Achievement in Music AwardsChloe BentleyJasmine DugganAlevia EvciKita FinlayElizabeth HartleyStacey LavertyYe Bai He LiaoMattea OsenkLauren OwensCharlotte RaynerKathryn SchleyerAmber TimmsZhuoer WangZoe WatersAngela WinterAlexander Witty

Valedictory Celebrations


Stage 2 Subject Award WinnersLuame Alberts Information Processing & PublishingChloe Bentley Visual Art – DesignEdward Beinke Business and EnterpriseJames Bonnici Communication Products - CADClaire Bowen Child Studies Legal StudiesOlivia Byrnes Chemistry Physics Research ProjectSida Chen Mathematical Methods Angus Cooke Outdoor EducationVictoria Croll JapaneseMax De Vries Physical Education (Volleyball focus)Isabella Dew PsychologyKatharine Dowling Workplace PracticesJasmine Duggan Solo PerformanceHarry Elliott (year 11) FrenchAlevia Evci Composing & ArrangingTahlia Giblett Women’s StudiesIsabel Gregory Visual Art – ArtAva Harris General MathematicsPhoebe Holt BiologyJoe Hosking Specialist MathematicsNicole Kascak English as an Additional LanguageElla MacLeod Creative Arts Essential MathematicsJack Mason Intini Essential EnglishViolet Mawby Ancient StudiesKai Milsteed Furniture ConstructionJay Muecke EnglishLauren Pickford Food & HospitalityEmma Richardson English Literary Studies Ensemble Performance MusicianshipAmelia Sard TourismKalea Spyker HealthBenjamin Vadera Physical EducationMadison Van Der Vegt Media StudiesMicaela Walker PhotographyAmy Waters DramaFlynn Wedd Modern History

Year 12 Meritorious Achievement AwardsMaddison AdamsOlivia BakerCharlie BarwaAbbie BasyeJames BonniciClaire BowenYongyu ChenAngus CookeIsabella DewOlivia DonovanAlevia EvciTahlia GiblettJacqueline Hendrie-Wolsten CroftPhoebe HoltYiu Kai LeungYuanchu LiangYe Bai He LiaoJo Yee LumViolet MawbyJay MueckeElsie NunuJesse OllerenshawMattea OsenkCharlotte RaynerYonah Rex-McGirrKathryn SchleyerSasha SimmondsRachel StanleyAmber TimmsMicaela WalkerZhuoer WangFlynn WeddAngela WinterRachelle Wong

Year 12 Academic Excellence AwardsEdward BeinkeChloe BentleyOlivia ByrnesIsabel GregoryThao Ngan HaJoe HoskingNicole KascakStacey LavertyElla MacLeodZara NewtonLauren PickfordGeorgina RaynerEmma RichardsonLilly SpringbettKalea SpykerAnton TalladiraDaniel TurnerZoe Waters


2018 Student RecognitionBrighton United Freemasons Lodge AwardsKoni-Jane Hui (Academic)Katelyn Macdougall (Vocational)

Brighton United Freemasons Young Musician Award Jayden Doe

F1 In SchoolsLuke BattjesEsteban CureJae-Marie EllissTroy FerreiraJames GurneyThomas LightfootJames LloydLuka MoaseHarrison PriorMoshe SverdlovEthan Taljaard

Junior Sportsperson of the YearJesse ArthurLucy Bowering

Volleyball AwardsSIV PERFORMANCE AWARDS

Seth Anderson-HayJennifer Fidelis MascrenhasHarrison Fuller Leticia GiancolaCameron MarshallAllysha SimsSophia Soderberg Samuel Warner

SIV RECOGNITION AWARDS

Madeleine BlazincicAlexander BookCurtis DingCharlotte EvansAidan KellyEden KlosSarah LusherJethro Staben Chelsea VigantsLouella Wallbridge

Music AwardsAUSTRALIAN SOCIETY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION YOUNG COMPOSERS AWARD

Thomas Wilson

ADELAIDE CHORAL EISTEDDFOD AWARDS

Aidan DamarellBoys Chamber – 2nd place

Hannah GoodburnBel Canto – Honourable Mention

Katerina AngioneConcert Choir – 3rd place

Governing Council AwardsYear 8Finlay BowensVian BuysZoe CarterLily ForsythDiana IgnjicAmelie LewisEmma MorrisYashita ShardaMadalen SmithSophia Soderberg

Year 9Alexander BookChelsea DoyleTegan Ducaine Jeffrey GonjoranNatarsha JafferBen MonaghanLouella WallbridgeChelsea Zafry

Year 10Amelia AgarBenjamin CookSami MadlurTruc Ha (Hattie) NguyenWilliam St VincentImogen WhettersBrooke Wingard

Year 11Taylor BookerRiley ChandlerCurtis DingLawson HansberryFiona KoenigJonathon NelsonAdele RothwellJackson TilleyChelsea VigantsFinn Wallbridge

Spirit of Anzac AwardsYear 8 Jasmine Timms Year 9 Hamish Beattie Year 10 Tori Power Year 11 Lawson Hansberry

Long Tan AwardSami Madlur

Hindmarsh ShieldJoshua Curtis

Nancy Schupelius AwardKasey Bennett

Meredith Collins AwardRiley Chandler

Stewart Wallbank AwardSami Madlur


ABODA BAND FESTIVAL AWARDS

Bronte FitzgibbonsPercussion Ensemble 1 – Gold Award and Overall Section Winner

Benjamin MonaghanPercussion Ensemble 2 – Gold Award

Kane StewartConcert Band – Gold Award

Academic Excellence AwardsTara ChapmanErin ClementsIsabella ConnerNellie CornishPraharshitha KunnintiSophia SoderbergEmily Vadera

Debating AwardsAmie BadgerSamara BallNicolas BergocVian BuysBrianna ChambersBenjamin CookAidan DamarellDaniel DubasSamuel DubasHayley FarquarBronte FitzgibbonsJackson Flaherty

Cheyenne Gordon-ClarkRuby GrahamLawson HansberryOliver HazledineSarah HooperFinn MaddernCaitlyn MartyrFinn MastersonOliver McNicol-HooperDanial Mohamad NazifWilliam PummeroyVasil SamardzhievTristan SampsonRiley StrachanAdam TilbrookLara TonkinZelman WhitingXinyu (Nick) Yang

Red Room Poetry Object CompetitionLeah HallFinlay Quraishi TaylorLara Tonkin

The ArtsElla Bridge – Visual Design

Abby Plews – Visual Design

Ethan De Reus – Visual Design

Nellie Cornish – Drama

Thomas Keough – Drama

Brooke Wingard – Drama

Taj Williams – Drama

Maya Butterworth – Visual Art

Isadore Glockner-Karo – Visual Art

Abbey Wood – Visual Art

Eryn Atkinson – Lift Dance

Emily Brewster – Lift Dance

Hannah Burke – Lift Dance

Jessica Delbridge – Lift Dance

Larna Jarvis – Lift Dance

Lora Kurusa – Lift Dance

Lotti Kurusa – Lift Dance

Sami Madlur – Lift Dance

Bethany Mooney – Lift Dance

Lucy Morden – Lift Dance

Elysia Roadnight – Lift Dance

Emily Wilkins-Peel – Lift Dance


Recognised Students Katie AbbottJack AdamsKaiden AdkinAmelia AgarSeth Anderson-HaySascha AquinoRiley ArnottJesse ArthurTiannah AustinIsabella BailyJoshua BailyHayden BarwaHamish BeattieKasey BennettLola BinnsGabrielle BirtImogen BirtMadeleine BlazincicTalia BondAlexander BookTyrin BookAlex BourkeLucy BoweringWilliam BoweringAbby BowmanLewis BoyleIsabelle BrandRachael BrownEmma BruceEmily BurnsTimothy BurtonAshleigh BussenschuttVian BuysRiley ByrneZoe CarterAlex CartneyRebecca CattDarcy ChampionJasper Clark

Paige ClearyErin ClementsMichael Comino-EwenCharlie CouttsCallum CrumbieBrodie CrummeyEsteban CureSidney DavisonOwen DaviesManasi DeshpandeMax De VriesZac De VriesMia DilettosoCurtis DingCharlie DisburyOlivia DonovanChelsea DoyleJayden D’saTegan DucaineHarry EdwardsCharlotte EvansJasmine EvansOlivia EvansNikki FarquharCameron FieldEden FitzpatrickEmilie FlavelMikayla FlynnJake ForsterKane FountasMax FrostBohdie FryHarrison Fuller Leticia GiancolaJosh GilbertEmma GreerMatthew GreerMia GriffithsBonnie Hart

The outstanding sporting achievements of Brighton Secondary School students were recognised at the annual Sports Presentation Evening held in the Concert Hall Wednesday 21 November. The night was a celebration of the students’ successes in a wide variety of sporting endeavours, including Zone Sport, Knockout Sport, Interschool Athletics and Swimming, State Cup gold medalists, State and Australian representatives. In 2018, there were 115 Brighton Secondary School students selected to represent South Australia in sporting competitions and 5 Australian representatives. Ms Trish Adams was MC for the night, sharing stories as an old scholar and wisdom from her experiences coaching and playing lacrosse for Australia. Tanya Holliday, who represented Australia in race walking, and Rohan Wight, who represented Australia in cycling, were both inducted into the Brighton Secondary School Sporting Hall of Fame. In his presentation, Rohan inspired and encouraged the students to persevere through the hard times, relish the good times, appreciate the support of others and believe in themselves to achieve their goals. He also shared how you can forge a career through your sport beyond the years as a competitor.

It was a very successful evening. Congratulations to the Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Special Interest Volleyball (SIV) faculties for their organisation and commitment in providing the opportunity for students to be recognized at this event.

Peter VowlesCoordinator Health Lifestyles

2018 Sports Awards


Rory HartLily HarveyTomas HarveyOlivia HastingsBlake HeffordSarah HooperHannah HoskingOwen HughesRheydyn JafferLachlan JamesMegan JenkinsonEliza JonesLily JonesMillon JonesHarrison KaeslerJoshua KavenaghDeklyan KayAidan KellyMichaela KellySamuel KellyBailee KendallSophie KennedyTaylee KerrDayna KerruishTess KerruishSebastian KeyCoen KeyEden KlosOliver KlosPraharshitha KunnintiBethany LaneImogen LaventureKayla-Rose LeblancMaximilian LechnerThomas LightfootTamika LindsayDylan LongmanRyan LowriePascal LuetolfMeg LukeEliza Lynch

Lily-Scarlett MaddenJai MaddernLily MaddernTayla ManganEmily MannsMikayla MarkCameron MarshallTia MaschottaJennifer Fidelis MascrenhasCooper McCullochJoshua McGrathBrooke McGregorDeclan McKayTenielle McKechnieLachlan McNabLuka MoaseEmma MollisonJay MueckeBenson MuirheadChristopher MunnSophia Naismith Caitlin NeilsonMadison NewmanThomas O’ConnellKayla OldfieldGeorgia OliverHannah OwiesCruize PapandreaReggie PageBianca PehiJames PerceyJordan PerceyJianne Pereira Dos SantosLachlan PerrymanHamish PetherickRuby PorterBryden PowellTori PowerKyla RatschRiley ReardonCaileigh Reid

Sherie RigneyPortia RogersAmy RosenthalCody RosenthalAdele RothwellJasper RoussosJacob RoyElara SandoRion SatoLeila SchaschlowJayden SchloitheRyan ScovellJade ScuteriCasey SearleLiata SelbyTaj ShreeveDanielle SibbonsJarman SigalSasha SimmondsAllysha SimsElla SmithSophia SoderbergEthan SpykerChloe StewartJack StewartThomas StockRiley StrachanGracie StylesRuby SulicichTalia SweetEthan TaljaardAnton TalladiraDayna TaylorDylan TaylorErin TaylorJett ThompsonJasmine TimmsBlake TisherJacob TregilgasDaniel TurnerDanielle Turner

Jack TurnerCallum TurraRio Tyler DowdCooper UrenSamuel UrenRuby VanlooWilliam VerrallChelsea VigantsKane ViskaTyler WalkerFinn WallbridgeLouella WallbridgeJessie WaltersLachlan WardOscar WardHolly WareSamuel WarnerMckenzie WeenPatrick WeenPortia WhettersShannon WhiteheadEmily WilkinsChelsea WilliamsElisha WilliamsErica WilliamsShae WilliamsCodi WillissLevi WilsonTyler WilsonHunter WindowBrooke WingardHeath WingardPhoebe WrightCharlie WynessChelsea ZafryBillie Zillin (Manuel)


ANZAC Day

Good morning, my name is Charlie Barwa and ANZAC Day is a time for my family and me to reflect on how fortunate we are to be living in this country. My grandparents, along with many other people from various nations and backgrounds, were given the chance to start a new life in Australia and leave the devastation in Europe as a result of World War 2.

This year marks 100 years since the 1918 German Spring Offensive during which the Germans attempted to break through the Allied lines on the Western Front. This was a time of great crisis for the Allies who were pushed back in Belgium and the north of France. The role played by Australian troops at this time in places like Dernancourt and Villers-Bretonneux was instrumental in halting the German advance.

On 4 April 1918 Germans attacked the Western Front as the beginning of the first battle of Villers-Bretonneux. The 9th Brigade of the Australian 3rd Division and the British 18th Division, which were holding the northern sector, were driven back to the outskirts of Villers-Bretonneux. Many people came together in their best effort to push back the Germans, showcasing true mateship and ambition. On 5 April a counter attack by the 36th Battalion of the Australian 3rd Division stopped the German advance beyond Villers-Bretonneux and prevented further advances towards Amiens.

The Germans re-captured Villers-Bretonneux from the British using tanks and infantry on 24 April and also captured objectives beyond Villers-Bretonneux including Abbey Wood and Hangard Village. The second battle of Villers-Bretonneux commenced. Villers-Bretonneux was finally secured by Australians on 27 April, never to be lost to the Germans again.

In the months following Villers-Bretonneux, Australian troops played an instrumental role in the battles that pushed the German forces back. On 4 July the battle of Le Hamel commenced where Australian and Allied troops under General Monash were highly successful. The capture of the town and its surrounding areas was thought to be significant and strategic towards the Allies in 1918.

The Battle of Amiens in August 1918 was one of the few decisive battles of World War 1, where all Australian infantry battalions fought together on the same battlefield on the same day. With no prior bombardment, the Germans were taken by surprise and by the end of the day the Allies had advanced 20 kilometres wide and 11 kilometres deep in the German lines. The 5 Australian divisions suffered a total of 6,491 casualties, which represented 20% of their initial strength. Although many lives were lost, Amiens was the tipping point in the war, leading Australians to victory. This then led to the Battle of Mont Saint-Quentin on the Western Front. The Australian Corps crossed the Somme River and broke the German lines at Mont Saint-Quentin and Péronne, storming, seizing and holding Mont Saint-Quentin. It has been said to be one of the greatest military achievements of the war.

On 5 October, the Australian 2nd Division captured Montbrehain, a position beyond the Hindenburg Line. This was the last action that the Australians were to undertake in the war. They had been involved in continuous action since 27 March 1918.

Charlie Barwa Head Prefect

My name is Alex Witty and I would like to share some of my recollections on war, my family’s experience and my visit to Kokoda.

My grandfather, Angus, and his 3 brothers Syd, Jake and Max, from Port Broughton, all made the sacrifice to go to fight in the War in the Pacific during World War 2, Angus and Syd in the army, Jake in the navy and Max in the air force. All 4 boys were fortunate enough to return. Their mother, already a widow, was left to look after their sisters, Helen and Dawn. An older sister, Renna, was already married with 2 young children. Her husband, Charlie Stringer, who played football at Glenelg in the 1930s, also enlisted to fight in the Pacific but did not return. He died in 1944, 3 years after his younger brother Victor, one of the Rats of Tobruk, had been killed in action in Libya, aged 21 years.

Last year, as an initiative of Brighton Secondary School and Reconciliation SA, I was lucky enough to walk the Kokoda Track to recognize the contribution made by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal soldiers during the Kokoda Trail Campaign 75 years earlier.

During the trek we heard many stories about soldiers in the war and the most memorable for me was regarding 2 young brothers from Victoria. Stan and Butch Bisset joined the militia and fought against the Japanese in Isurava on Kokoda in 1942. Butch was severely hit in the chest while running ammunition to the outnumbered Australian troops on the frontline, demonstrating courage and determination for his mates around him. They carried him out to a clearing where Stan later met up with him. Stan sat with him and in the early hours of the morning sang him the Celtic folk song Danny Boy. Butch died in his arms, as Stan sang to him. The song was a reminder of home for both of the brothers as their mother used to sing it to them before they would go to sleep when they were children. On Kokoda, the ANZAC qualities of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice were reinforced and in the end proved to be critical for success. These are all very important qualities that we should all take into our own lives.

War affected many people, not just the men and women who fought. My great-grandmother had to battle along in the country with little support, waiting for news of the fate of her sons and sons-in-law. The brave men who fought on Kokoda had virtually no military experience, because Australia’s main army was in Europe or the Middle East and they were outnumbered, 300 against an enemy of 2000 Japanese soldiers, all highly skilled in jungle warfare. Some soldiers who returned were so injured that they could not function and support their families and instead had to be supported themselves.

Today it is important to remember those who fought and served for Australia but also to pay respect to those who endured the lasting effects of war.

Alexander Witty Head Prefect


Brighton’s team Horizon made world headlines with its STEM success in the 2018 F1 in Schools World Finals. Not only did they place first being crowned World Champions and awarded scholarships to London City University but were also awarded the fastest and best-engineered car awards and nominated for the best Research and Development Award. The team was made up of 6 students from years 10 to 12.• James Gurney - Team Manager and Car Engineer • Luke Battjes - Car Engineer• James Lloyd - Marketing Manager• Tom Lightfoot - Pit Display Engineer• JJ Elliss - Marketing & Sponsorship • Luka Moase - Industry CollaborationThe largest STEM competition in the world for high schools saw students from 23 countries and 51 teams competing by creating an F1 team complete with car, finances, brand and pit display over 16th months. Representing Australia as its National Champions, Horizon flew to Singapore aiming to do their best and show just what they had done over their time in the competition.

To get there they had to raise their own funding through sponsorship and fundraising activities including running STEM workshops for the local community.

Students are judged out of 1000 points on their enterprise, engineering, collaboration, and verbal presentations to name a few categories and Horizon performed at the best of their ability.

Chase Carey, Executive Chairman, CEO, Formula One Group, and Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, presented the new Formula 1 F1 in Schools World Champions Trophy to Horizon at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) supported Awards Celebration Gala Dinner, attended by Formula 1 team representatives and invited guests.

The glittering awards extravaganza, attended by over 600 people including guest of honour, Peter Ong, Chairman, Enterprise Singapore, the 50 World Finals teams, teachers, dignitaries and key Formula 1 paddock personnel, celebrated the achievements of the F1 in Schools World Finalists, the future engineers and professionals of the Formula 1 industry.

Students didn’t just get to meet and talk to industry personnel then, they also were invited into the SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX PADDOCK for 3 full days of VIP treatment, meeting drivers, pit managers, aerodynamicists and engineers aplenty, such as Daniel Ricciardo, Mark Webber, Zac Brown (CEO of McLaren) and Toto Wolff, (Team Principal of Mercedes). This networking further enabled the team to identify future careers in STEM, as well as Formula 1.

It didn’t stop there though; they were also interviewed by Sky Sports, F1Live and Channel 9 for their success story.

Brighton Secondary School congratulates the team and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.

Finn Galindo Teacher, Technical Studies

F1 in SchoolsWorld Success


This year 25 students and 3 teachers from Brighton Secondary School were privileged to travel to Japan on a 17-day study tour in term 3 to visit Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Himeji and Osaka. The school’s biennial Japanese trip is an extraordinary opportunity for students to use the language in authentic situations and be immersed in Japanese culture. Students visited Hakuo High School in Tokyo and Toyodai Himeji High School (sister school in Himeji city). In both instances, host families warmly welcomed Brighton Secondary School students into their homes and lives.

Students took part in many cultural activities (calligraphy, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, origami, Yukata dressing) and visited many wonderful and historical places. The beauty and tranquillity of Engyoji Temple in particular made a significant impact on the students and staff. Students also had the opportunity to reflect on major global events as the group visited the Peace Park and memorial museum in Hiroshima. Throughout the trip, intercultural understanding flourished.

Students were wonderful ambassadors for Brighton Secondary School and Australia. They took every chance to make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity. On a personal level, students gained leadership skills and confidence and developed a profound connection to the country. Two students from the trip have already expressed their desire to undertake a 6 month exchange program to Japan.

Brighton Secondary School staff and students look forward to Toyodai Himeji High School’s visit next year in March to reconnect with new found friends.

Koki Kawaguchi Teacher

Japan 2018


We were hosted by Japanese families and this allowed us to experience Japan as a local and to see more than just what a tourist would. I’ve made lifelong friends and a new family in Japan.Chelsea Doyle Year 9

This Japanese trip was one of those trips that celebrated daily life. Staying with a new family, learning and laughing with them, after a while it began to feel like home. Each city, each temple, each convenience store we went to left me in awe of this diverse country. Without a doubt, I wish I was still exploring. Thank you Brighton!Isabel Colton Year 10

It was a life changing experience. I really want to go back and experience more of the culture.Elijah Whiteway Year 10

Japan is such a beautiful country with such beautiful people. I am so grateful for the opportunity and I will

never forget my amazing time there.Alyssa Wight

Year 10

I am so glad I went on the Japan trip! It was a once in a lifetime experience and I would

recommend it to all who study Japanese. I made so many international friends who

still text me every now and then. It’s really nice to know that I have a second family

in Japan. Imogen Whetters

Year 10


Antipodeans team 1 departed Adelaide on Wednesday 21 November for the journey of a lifetime. Team 1 comprised of 19 students in years 10-11, 2 Brighton Secondary School staff and an Antipodeans leader. The adventure began in Siem Reap, where the team visited Angkor Wat temple at sunrise followed by a swim in a dreamy waterfall. The next leg was the trek in Sen Monorom, which was hot, humid and tested resilience. The team walked over 25km through the jungle and stayed in local villages.

Working at Green Leaf Community in Oudong was the next milestone. The team stayed there for 6 days and completed physical work – sand carting, paving and building portable libraries, along with developing friendships with the kindergarten children. This experience made everyone appreciate life at home.

The team then crossed the border into Vietnam and rode a 13-hour air bus. There were many new experiences along the way to Ho Chi Minh City, where the team learnt about the Vietnam war, Chu Chi Tunnels and city culture. After a few days in Ho Chi Minh City the team flew to Hanoi and experienced the beautiful Ha Long Bay in a private 3 storey boat.

Every team member returned home from this trip a changed person. Some took away things from Cambodian and Vietnamese culture and community, while others developed a completely different world view and appreciation of life.

What an adventure the team had!

Cindy Rudduck Teacher

2018Antipodeans


Leadership, resilience and mindfulness are the 3 pillars of the Antipodean philosophy. The 28-day expedition was focussed on building these capabilities in each student participant, and that it did!Leadership: Making decisions such as where to bunk for the night, how to get there, what to explore, where to eat? Being proactive and taking on responsibilities such as balancing the team budget, checking in on other team members and leaders and maintaining morale. The team learned that not everything goes to plan and that not every decision is the right one. Each student demonstrated growth in their leadership qualities and will take these skills with them into new environments.

Resilience: Showing resilience or ‘true grit’ when during the trek, the hills of Sapa seemed to go on forever. When being frustrated with others and with the daily grind of travelling. Or when our stomachs were empty after a long-haul overnight train, but we needed to find accommodation and then a place to eat in the chaos of Hanoi. Or when after hours of paving in the humid sun for our project in Oudong, we were set the task of planning and teaching an hour-long lesson at a primary school. Resilience was available in spades within this group and it will continue to develop upon their return to everyday life.

Mindfulness: There are few equal opportunities to feel humbled than that of travelling in the developing world, in a place that has seen years of bloodshed. Here basic needs we take for granted at home are a luxury for many locals. We were humbled that in the face of this it is rare not to be met with a smile and a friendly, “Hello”. The locals know what is important in life and we all went away wiser and more mindful of our existence and place in this world. Time to reflect and observe was plentiful and the personal growth and development gained through this experience may only be fully realised in the years to come.

Michael Foot Teacher

Best experience of my life. KelseaA real eye-opener. CheyenneA once in a lifetime learning experience. LauraA culinary experience that awoke the senses. MattA new-found appreciation for our life back home. LillyChallenging and tricky but life changing in the end. KaineAn experience that will never be forgotten. CaitlinUnderwent personal growth and indulged in an unforgettable experience. GusA breathtaking learning experience. IsaiahGave me an opportunity to learn and grow as a person. ZoeAn eye opening and educational experience. EilidhGreat times with great people, 10 out of 10. LawsonAmazing time with amazing people, would recommend it. LachlanAn unforgettable experience with amazing people. Ella Priceless memories and lifelong skills. EmmaI created some of my best memories ever. BriannaAn eye-opening experience that helped me grow personally. Teika


WhiteRibbon

In 2018, Brighton Secondary School continued its strong tradition of supporting White Ribbon initiatives. White Ribbon is an organisation whose purpose is to engage men to make women’s safety a men’s issue too, through awareness campaigns promoting respectful relationships, attitudes and language towards women.This year the White Ribbon Action Student Team of Nicole Kascak, Hamish Petherick, Harrison MacLeod and Alexander Witty had a major goal – to raise $10,000 for White Ribbon. The raising of this money would culminate with Kane Hillman, Assistant Principal, running in the New York Marathon in the USA, for White Ribbon in November 2018.

With the support of the Special Interest Music Program, an Awareness concert was organised featuring some of Brighton Secondary School’s amazing musical talent. It also featured messages from politicians, police and leaders in education about the importance of the White Ribbon message. The Police Jazz Band performed and the Student Action Team hosted a great night. A highlight was the surprise donation of $2,000 from the Music Parents Support Group towards the $10,000 goal.

In term 2 several raffles and a very successful non-uniform day were held. A White Ribbon information booth was set up, with information about what White Ribbon is and the respectful relationships it promotes.

Through very generous donations from the school community, as well as proceeds from the Entertainment Book sales, the $10,000 target was reached and Kane flew to New York to run the Marathon on Sunday 4 November. He completed the 42.2km race in good time.

Nicole Kascak was chosen to be part of a student panel at the Annual White Ribbon Breakfast at the Convention Centre in Adelaide, promoting the White Ribbon message.

The team is to be congratulated on the outcomes achieved this year. Brighton Secondary School is a community that is willing to speak out against violence against women and be part of meaningful, life saving initiatives.

Kane Hillman Assistant Principal


ATSI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Students

2018 proved to be another exciting year for the ATSI students and the Brighton Secondary School community. Within the sporting arena, the ATSI students represented Brighton Secondary School in many activities including AFL football, soccer, volleyball and netball. Year 8 and 9 students participated in this year’s McLeod Challenge, eventually taking out the coveted McLeod Cup grand final played at Adelaide Oval as part of the Crows Indigenous Round. Also students represented the school in knockout football as both coaches and players across years 8-12. Two of the year 11 students were accepted into the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy program, allowing them to achieve within both an academic and sporting arena. Carrying on from last year’s Kokoda trip, Harrison McLeod, Alexander Witty, Aboriginal Secondary Education and Transition Officer, Caitlyn Davies, and Assistant Principal, David Thomson, were involved in this year’s 2018 Reconciliation Kokoda Breakfast at the Convention Centre. Alexander and Caitlyn received a standing ovation when they performed an original song written about a Kokoda soldier. Harrison also spoke about his experience and recited a poem about Aboriginal soldiers on the track. Following this, Alexander, Harrison and Caitlyn spoke at the Edinburgh RAAF base about their Kokoda experience and were met with positive feedback from defence members who heard their talk.

Other programs in which individual students were involved included:

• weekly crossfit program at Crossfit Beach Mode

• volleyball Eyre Peninsula tour including a visit to the Elliston massacre site memorial

• ASSETS program in Perth (engineering program)

• Reconciliation Week activities including the Tent Embassy

• art workshop at Brighton Primary School

• AIME program

• volleyball Melbourne trip.

These programs aimed to increase the Aboriginal students’ academic engagement and cultural connection, helping students develop strong Aboriginal identity and community involvement.

Nima Valamanesh Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource Teacher

Caitlyn Davies Aboriginal Secondary Education and Transition Officer


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1959 ACADEMIC ACHIEVERSIn January 1959 the first Leaving Honours class was formed. There was an influx of students from surrounding high schools to join the Brighton High students in this class. Prior to this students who had wished to continue their studies past the Leaving Certificate, had to leave the school to attend another.The academic successes of the school were becoming apparent when in 1959 a number of students won prestigious awards for their studies in the public examinations. Egils Burtmanis won the Leaving Honours Tennyson medal for English, Nerida Gersch won the B.H.P. prize and medal, the Advertiser prize and the Hartley studentship. Jolanta Eglite won the prize for Leaving Honours French while Rod Worley won the Gowrie scholarship.


In 1955 Mr Tregenza was delighted to receive a letter from Hans Heysen which accompanied the donation of three charcoal drawings to the school library. Mr Heysen made a further donation of artwork to the school in 1961.

SYDNEY LLOYD TREGENZA BHS PRINCIPAL (1952-1962)World War One Regimental number 20519

Place of birth Bowden South Australia

Religion Methodist

Occupation Teacher

Address Largs Bay, South Australia

Marital status Single

Age at embarkation 20

Next of kin Father, P J Tregenza, Anthony Street, Largs Bay, South Australia

Previous military service 11th Field Company Army Engineers

Enlistment date 14 December 1917

Rank on enlistment Private

Unit name Army Medical Corps, General Reinforcements

AWM Embarkation Roll number 26/99/2

Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on22 October 1918

Rank from Nominal Roll Sergeant

Unit from Nominal Roll AAMCRfts

Fate Effective abroad (still overseas)


THE FIRST CURRICULUMStudents completed standard tests and the results were used to stream first year students into classes.The core subjects were English, Maths, Science and Social Studies. Depending on their stream, students took Latin and French, or Book-keeping and Drawing. All students had weekly lessons in Physical Education. All girls had lessons in Home Science in the Domestic Science Centre while the boys travelled to Brighton Primary School for Woodwork. There was one period a week set aside for Sport, one for Club Activities and one for Music.

Home Science 1953

The Library 1953

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DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIESImprovements and additions to the buildings continued through the decade. The Woodwork Centre and Assembly Hall were officially opened on 3 June 1955, and extensions to the school sporting facilities continued with bitumen surfaces applied to the six tennis courts at the end of 1955.

INTERSTATE SPORTING COMPETITIONSThe interstate Coburg visit continued to be a highlight of the school year. On alternate years the Brighton boys would travel to Melbourne and the Coburg girls would come to Adelaide, and vice versa. During the visit the two schools competed in tennis, cricket, football and baseball (boys) and tennis, softball, basketball and hockey (girls).

When the boys were at Brighton the football match was attended by the whole student body. Everyone walked, cycled or caught a bus to the Glenelg Oval to watch this spectacle, and the school War Cry Karanga, Karanga, Kara Kariboo was chanted with great enthusiasm.

The Coburg Social was always a fitting climax to these visits.


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Brighton Boys Technical High School Year 12s 1972

Band 1980


COMPUTING CLUBIn the early 80’s the Resource Centre was the most modern building in the school, boasting a pleasant environment with hanging baskets, mobiles, displays of student work, bean bags for the students to sit on. At lunch time entertainment was available including games to play and television programs to watch.

The Computing Club which was established at Brighton High School in 1982 was very proud of its two APPLE computers. They hoped that these facilities would be improved!

Home Economics 1997

Music 1997


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