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25.01.2022 Last week our preps celebrated 100 Days of School. Heres a flash back 30 years to the Preps of 1989. Do you recognise anyone?

25.01.2022 After unceremoniously being asked to leave the School in 1985, Damien Martin showed no signs of resentment while walking through the hallways of Camperdown College when he returned last week as a guest. Damien now calls Ballarat home and is Director of Southern Cross Martial Arts where he specifically enjoys working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Leaving Camperdown College part way through Year 11, Damien explored other options to complete his schooling and has ...since completed a large number of vocational courses including (amongst others) a Diploma of Sport & Recreation, a Diploma of Sport (Coaching), and Advanced Diploma of Security (Risk Management), a Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership went on to a Graduate Certificate of Autism Studies at Griffith University. Over the years since leaving Camperdown College Damien has had a variety of careers including working in the security industry, running an international training college, being a youth worker and running martial arts schools. He eventually relocated to Ballarat with his wife and opened a new school specifically aimed at kids on the spectrum and says the enjoyment he gets from watching the individual growth of his students is so rewarding. Damien is a passionate advocate for ASD and believes the inroads made in todays diagnostic tools to be a great step towards getting the right intervention in place early for those on the Autism Spectrum. Visiting the College as a guest on the annual Health Day, Year 7-10 students were presented with information on a range of Health conditions and Damiens expertise in the area of ASD was utilised by the VCAL students who delivered the information. On behalf of the Camperdown College staff and students wed like to thank Damien for travelling to Camperdown and delivering such important information. Luckily this time he left with a hand shake and a smile!

25.01.2022 Recently, we inducted our 2021 College Captains. Congratulations to Keira Johnston and Lila Horspole at the Junior Campus, and Jessica O'Connor and Bailey McDonald at the Senior Campus

25.01.2022 Do you have a stash of these special publicatio ns in your bookcase? The annual Baltarta is a beautiful journal of the years events and achievements celebrated at Camperdown College. This years Baltarta is being put together now. If you would like to order a copy please contact the Alumni Office to arrange a $15 payment and organise delivery

25.01.2022 Class of 93 Student- Warrant Officer Class Two David Bennett Past Student David Bennett admits he didn’t achieve the greatest results in VCE- but that hasn’t stopped him from achieving great things during his career in the Army. After Year 12 David attended TAFE and completed an Electronic Engineering Diploma, going on to enlist with the Australian Army as an Electronics Technician in 1999. 21 years later David is the lead instructor for the promotion courses within the Te...lecommunications trade within the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Being deployed 4 times on operations to the Middle East and East Timor, David has also been posted to most states in Australia to conduct exercises. David’s year has been somewhat challenging at times working remotely to deliver a course for those soldiers in the technical trade with the corps of signals that are on the path to a promotion to Warrant Officer Class 2. Covid travel restrictions meant members that were panelled on this course were not allowed to attend Melbourne and therefore the course had to be run via a distance learning method. This meant that all of the content that was to be delivered face to face in the classroom was now to be delivered in an online platform, including daily video chats explained David. The change of platform in delivering his course information wasn’t the only challenge for David as he and his wife Andrea began remote learning with their 3 young school aged children. Trying to deliver a senior promotion course with Army Officers across the country while dealing with a prep trying to learn to spell, read and count to one hundred has presented many challenges David laughed. The biggest challenge I have faced though is to my own mental health. Trying not to consume too much alcohol, trying to maintain a healthy attitude by staying physically active and conducting my own personal physical training regime while trying to get the family involved has helped David explained that face to face contact via video conferences has helped but has not replaced the physical contact with family and friends and is looking forward to restrictions further easing and taking more drives to the country. Maybe you’ll pop by Camperdown David!? We look forward to seeing you.

25.01.2022 Thanks to Warren Attrill and our Hands on Learning, VCAL and School for Student Leadership students for the Naroghid projects that have created such a wonderful environment for outdoor learning! To all those past students who planted trees over many years and to Fran Grundy for her vision and commitment - thank-you from our 2020 Junior Campus students who have thoroughly enjoyed this new experience!

25.01.2022 We have 2 exciting positions commencing in 2021. The first is for an experienced INTEGRATION AIDE and the second is for a FOOD TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT. Please refer to website and follow the link for external applicants searching or applying for a job https://www.education.vic.gov.au//ca/pages/advacsSCH.aspx

25.01.2022 The following video has been designed, created and includes student leaders and members of staff from our Senior Campus. Enjoy!

24.01.2022 Some exciting job opportunities are on offer for 2021. Applications close 14 September.

24.01.2022 We are looking for help to date and name these debutantes, Circa 1950. We are also looking for the 16 Debutantes and their partners who made their Deb on the 16 Aug, 1947. This was the first deb held and Camperdown College would love to have a photo on file to add to our history books. Merle Fiedler- Trevor Haugh... Brenda Williamson- Ron Wright Alice Fiedler- John Buck Audrey Morris- Lyle Downs Melva Bateman- Kevin Breen Dorothy Stevens- Geoff Conn Maurice Warman- James Van Every Barbara Young- James Little Helen Wright- Neville Place Patricia Fahey- Gordon McLeod Erma Anderson- Geoffrey Brown Beryl Bodey- Robert Rowan Joyce Wiltshire- Rex Holloway Maxine McClure- Alex Lyle Audrey Jackson- Len Currell Julie McErvale- Ian McErvale

24.01.2022 Please enjoy and share a virtual tour of Camperdown College Senior Campus.Year 7 2021 enrolment enquires are welcome on 5593 1617.

24.01.2022 Got the week 4 blues? Talented Camperdown College Year 3/4 teacher Lewis Oborne knows that we can all come through this together. Enjoy his rendition of Memories.

23.01.2022 100 YEAR CELEBRATION of Camperdown Higher Elementary School 16 & 17 October 2021 Known as the Senior Campus of Camperdown College, the Camperdown Higher Elementary School was opened on the 14th October, 1921 on a site described as a rock strewn reserve at the foot of a mount. Bounded by Wilson Street, Curdie Street, Errey Street and Cobden Road, the then wooden building housed 110 pupils across 4 forms and is now the beautiful multi storey red brick we’ve become familiar wi...th. To celebrate this centenary, a celebration is planned for the weekend of the 16th and 17th October 2021 at the Senior Campus, the very site secondary education began in Camperdown. Your involvement on the planning committee is welcome and we look forward to past and present families of Camperdown College joining in the celebration. To become involved in the planning of the event, please inbox the Alumni Page, email [email protected] or contact 5593 1617

23.01.2022 Girls Hockey, circa 1965. Can you name the members of the team and Coach?

22.01.2022 So far Murray Swayne, Graeme Bennett, Eric Seabright, June Finney (Mounsey), Kirsty Green (Luker) and Jodie Alexander (Evans) signed up for the 1986 Grease production reunion later this month. Email us to be part of it and well make a group booking. [email protected]

22.01.2022 Community Art Project: Thank you to all families who collected a head cut-out and adorned each with a very groovy mask design for our community art project. Ms Smithwick has erected these completed designs in our main street avenue to bring some colour and joy to our community. There are some very talented students and families who have completed some eye catching designs. Be sure to go for a walk in the avenue over the holidays and see the wonderful work completed by our school community. A big thank you to Ms Smithwick for coordinating this project and Mr Attrill for his time and skills in preparing each cut-out.

22.01.2022 Do you or someone you know work in the health profession and have an understanding of conditions such as autism, down syndrome or epilepsy? Do you have experience working with sufferers of asthma, coeliac disease or anaphylaxis? We are looking for speakers to join our years 7 -10 classes and work with students in presenting information about these conditions. ... Wed love to hear from you if youre available on the morning of Wednesday the 28th August. Please inbox the Camperdown College alumni team for more information Thank you

21.01.2022 Head Prefect of 1958 Catherine (Kate) Ellemor contacted the Alumni office and we were able to locate this publication from the archives. While the 1958 Baltarta listed Kate’s ambition to be a grape treader in a wine factory, she in fact went onto become a Pharmacist and has lived in Corryong since 1968. We get a laugh out of the ambitions listed on these pages- Do you know anyone from form VI in 1958? Did they in fact live out their ambition?

20.01.2022 Back in 2017,1966 alum Wayne McIntyre donated funds to cover the equipment costs for one of our VCE students, after learning he would not otherwise have been able to afford his VET course. This young man is now a gun second year VET Electrotechnology student at Southwest TAFE, and we are delighted he is realising his full potential. Wayne is a valued member of our alumni community; he has twice been a panellist for our year 10 mock interviews, and was part of our BRICKS video project. Thanks so much Wayne for your ongoing support. Be part of Camperdown Colleges alumni community; there are so many ways to support our students and advance this brilliant school. Email us [email protected]

20.01.2022 See how Camperdown College students & staff celebrated R U OK Day last week!

20.01.2022 A very special performance tomorrow thanks to Gavin Chatelier sings Elvis. The live stream is dedicated to staff and families of Camperdown College to celebrate Wellbeing Wednesday. Tune in from 12 till 1 tomorrow 20th May

19.01.2022 This week we celebrated Year 6 Graduation ...and then we came across these faces from 15 years ago. Where are you now?

19.01.2022 If you recall singing Im a believer by the Monkees in the corridors of Camperdown High, theres a chance you left school between 1966 - 1971 and theres an upcoming event planned for you. A 50-year reunion is organised for Saturday 21 March including a past student lunch at the Camperdown Football Club, a 3pm tour of the Camperdown College Senior Campus and an evening meal at the Camperdown Football Club. Get in contact with Alan Algie White on 0427 995 909, via email to [email protected]

18.01.2022 As our Year 11 students completed their assessment for 2019, we blast back 20 years and take a look at the Year 11 class of 99. Do you recognise anyone? Tag them and invite them to keep in touch as a past student of Camperdown College

17.01.2022 Year 6 students recently planted their own tree to symbolise their strength and growth during the challenges of 2020. They have also enjoyed visits to the Senior Campus to prepare them for Year 7 in 2021.

17.01.2022 Class of 2010. What did you do after graduating?

16.01.2022 Planning is underway for the 100 year celebrations on the 16th and 17th October at Camperdown College. Librarian Gabrielle Bellman pictured with a selection of archived items of interest and is calling for past students and families to get involved in the organising committee. Do you recall marching around the school grounds or singing the school song? We need your assistance to honour the early years of the College's history. Please contact the school on 5593 1617 or inbox us to get involved today.

16.01.2022 We are very excited to share the Camperdown College Junior Campus virtual tour with our school community. We are very proud of the end result and hope you enjoy viewing our school showcased in this way. Please feel free to share/pass it on to anyone who may be enrolling in Prep in 2021. 2021 Prep enrolments are to be confirmed by Friday 31st July 2020. More information is available on our website at camperdowncoll.vic.edu.au.

16.01.2022 Do you have experience interviewing people? We need helpers from 9 till 12 on Friday 1 November to deliver a series of mock interviews to our Year 10 students. Questions provided Be part of a panel Help shape the future ... Contact Sue Maskell on 5593 1617 See more

13.01.2022 This week our current Year 12 cohort will finish their final days at Camperdown College...many have been with us since Prep. Here's a snap of them yesterday against a flashback to class of 1985. Were you in the class of '85?

13.01.2022 2015 DUX and School Captain Tilly Morgan was back on Campus recently while she was enjoying a summer break back home in the South West. Tilly relocated to Wagga in 2016 and has been studying VET Science at Charles Sturt University. She was excited to be back in her old Science Lab doing pracs- this time as the instructor. ... Tilly took time to explain to Year 8 students the importance of Measurement when it comes to her subject area of choice- Veterinary Thanks for your visit Tilly

13.01.2022 Camperdown College farewelled their Year 12 Class of 2020 today in style. This cohort has been truly exceptional, shown leadership, decency, great citizenship and remarkable resilience, and have all done this while taking great care of each other and showing tremendous respect for our school.

12.01.2022 Born in Camperdown in 1949, Dennis Morgan attended the Camperdown State School during his primary years and moved to Camperdown High School in 1962. His schooling was shorter than some as he left at the end of Form 5 (Year 11). During Form 4 (year 10) Dennis lost his father at just 41 years of age, leaving his mother with himself and 3 sisters under the age of 5 to raise on her own. Deciding to leave school as soon as he could, Dennis wanted to secure a job and provide for h...is mother and family. Dennis credits 2 of his teachers at Camperdown High, Mr Ian Daws & Mr Neil Rosser as providing the guidance a young man needed in the absence of his father. Mr Rosser arranged for Dennis to sit an entrance exam for the Commonwealth Bank, which he was successful in obtaining and began working at the Camperdown Branch in January 1967. I was then offered a transfer to Footscray in 1968 but the Manager at Camperdown Branch refused on my behalf recommending I be transferred to Warrnambool which was approved & I have stayed here in Warrnambool to this day. I am forever thankful to him said Dennis. Dennis left the Bank 6 years later in in 1973 and began his career in Insurance. My journey in Insurance in took me from AMP, VACC and then I started up my own Business in 1990 Dennis explained. In 1999 I had the opportunity of moving to MGA where I entered into a Portfolio Management set up where you own your own Business but are backed by a National organisation Dennis explains how owning his own business has provided the opportunity to remain living locally, employ his family and eventually expand his business operations to Portland and Parkdale. At 70 years old, Dennis is still behind the desk 3 days per week saying he enjoys keeping his hand in the game and working with the younger people in the business. We have now employed one of my Grandsons on a traineeship to keep the family links going Dennis conveyed a strong message to any young person coming through the school to always have confidence in your own ability, pick something you enjoy & have a go at it. Do so in the knowledge that you will suffer a number of setbacks as you go through life but always adopt the attitude that when one door closes if you stay positive and use self-belief, you can make another door open to provide yourself with bigger & better opportunities Dennis enjoys remaining in contact with peers from the 60s and looks forward to reunion events and gatherings.

12.01.2022 At Camperdown College, we offer a variety of programs that encourage all students to be involved in areas most suitable to their interests. Hands on Learning (HOL) is just that. Have a listen to HOL Facilitator Warren Attrill and learn how Camperdown College is working hard to engage with all students.

11.01.2022 www.camperdowncoll.vic.edu.au//748/employment-opportunities

10.01.2022 Our careers office works hard to provide real life experience to students and is hosting a morning of Mock Interviews for our Year 10 students. If you or someone you know can help on FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER please inbox us or call on 5593 1617

10.01.2022 While working remotely to teach students, we are looking for ways to keep them actively engaged with their learning. I am working with past students to put together some virtual files and was hoping you might be interested in being part of this. Can you share an experience with students virtually about your career after leaving Camperdown College and where life has taken you? These current circumstances we are all working under certainly are challenging and we wish you all ...the best. Please inbox us if youre keen to share

09.01.2022 Noel Brebner left school after year 10, in 1970, and is a wonderful example of someone who advanced steadily to become a leader in his field, despite being more interested in sport than academic pursuits while at school. His story is about finding and following his passion, and he offers great advice to students who may be in a similar position to his as a 16-year old 49 years ago. Noel is also organising at 1972 grad year reunion next year, so stay posted to FB for updates....Continue reading

09.01.2022 The Camperdown College Major Raffle is here...and its amazing! Step 1, Inbox the Alumni Team to buy your tickets. Step 2, start planning who you would take with you

08.01.2022 We are thrilled that former student Kelly Reynolds is coming back to school on Friday, June 28, to run a lunchtime hairdressing workshop for all interested students. Kelly left school in year 10 in 1997 to begin a local hairdressing apprenticeship and, after an exciting career in Tokyo and the UK (where she trained with Toni & Guy), returned to Australia to train as a Kerastase educator. She now has her "dream job", teaching in salons around Australia. Kelly will talk to students about pathways and career prospects in the hair and beauty industries, and show them how to do up-styles, braids and messy buns on each others hair.

07.01.2022 Teaching Positions Vacant in 2020, some great opportunities below. Apply via Recruitment Online Call us to learn more on 5593 1617

06.01.2022 This years performing arts production has been announced as Aladdin Junior- set to hit the stage on June 17-19. We you involved in a stage performance during your time at Camperdown College?

06.01.2022 The Alumni Office is thrilled to be supporting the Camperdown College VCAL students in their efforts to host the 2019 Camperdown MowDown. Get on down to the Frederick Street Reserve on the 26th October from 10am and check it out Heres just a snippet of the action youll see

05.01.2022 If youve bought a house, car or caravan locally you may have dealt with local businessman and past Camperdown College Student, Murray Swayn. Completing Year 12 in 1987, Murray recalls memories of making great friendships during his schooling at the then Camperdown High School. He must have been an easy going student back in the 80s as he remarks he cant list a favourite teacher or subject I dont think there were any bad ones- they all gave or taught me something differe...nt to carry on into adult life. Perhaps it was that positive approach throughout life that has seen Murray succeed in business as he now owns and operates Warrnambool RV and Caravan Centre with his brother, Neville. As an active member of the Camperdown College Alumni Community, Murray has enjoyed visiting students and sharing his story. I like to share the idea that school is a dressed rehearsal for life and that my best advice is to respect yourself and others Murray concluded. If you can share your story with the Camperdown College Alumni Community or would be interested in visiting, please inbox the Alumni Team.

05.01.2022 Today is Transition Day and the Senior Campus hallways are full of excited students who will be in Year 7 in 2020. Heres a flash back to 2008 and the cohort of Year 6 students. Please tag your past class mates and join our Alumni fb page

05.01.2022 Theres still time to get your hands on a few of our awesome raffle tickets Look for us this Saturday at the Camperdown show, or inbox us to purchase online

04.01.2022 Were you or someone you know in the graduating class of 2000?

03.01.2022 100 year celebrations are set for 16 & 17 October, 2021. Pictured is Librarian Gabrielle Bellman with a selection of the historical items from the archives. Can you recall marching around the school grounds? Singing the school song? We are inviting past members of the school community to get involved in the organising committee to ensure we capture the history in the weekend's events. ... Phone 5593 1617 or inbox the Alumni page to get involved.

02.01.2022 Camperdown College is on the look out for two more of the best to join our Teaching Staff. A Secondary Indonesian/Humanities Teacher, position number 1200421 And a Primary Generalist Teacher, position number 1200419... Application close 9/10/20 Apply at https://schooljobs.eduweb.vic.gov.au

02.01.2022 Yesterday a group of our students learnt some tricks of the hairdressing trade from 1997 alum Kelly Reynolds, in our spectacularly fitted-out hair and beauty salon. Kelly is living and working in Camperdown after a 20-year career in Australia and abroad - in London and Japan. Thanks so much Kelly. Willing and wonderful alumni like you are vital in helping to grow alumni programs in public high schools.

02.01.2022 At Camperdown College we offer an extensive Performing Arts Program from Prep to Year 12. We warmly welcome enquiries for 2021 enrolments by contacting the Junior or Senior Campus Office. Click below to watch our short video.

02.01.2022 Do you recall when the Camperdown College grounds were adorned with blossoming garden beds? These pictures and request for donations from 1951 from the archives show the garden in all its glory.

02.01.2022 Call out to the class of 98