Brighton Technical School History
1950 - 1959
The Argus, Thursday, 16 March, 1950. Page 3.
SCHOOL’S BREN GUN STOLEN.
SCHOOL’S BREN GUN STOLEN.
A Bren gun valued at £170 was stolen from the armoury of the Brighton Technical School early yesterday by thieves, who forced a door of the building.
The gun was used for demonstration to Army cadets.
Police said yesterday that it was doubtful whether the gun could be fired.
The gun was used for demonstration to Army cadets.
Police said yesterday that it was doubtful whether the gun could be fired.
Daily News, (Perth W.A.) Friday, 14 July, 1950. Page 1.
STOLEN BREN UNDER HOUSE.
STOLEN BREN UNDER HOUSE.
MELBOURNE : Fri : A Bren gun, worth £170, which was stolen from Brighton Technical School in March, was recovered yesterday under a house after detectives had questioned two 14-year-old boys at Caulfield. The boys will appear before Brighton Children’s Court.
The Age, Saturday, 29 July, 1950. Page 10.
LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS OF 1950 – BACK POCKET.
LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS OF 1950 – BACK POCKET.
STAN RULE and MIKE WOODS share the other pocket. Stan, who came from Brighton Technical School Old Boys, had played 37 games up to the end of 1949, and is now at the peak of his form. His high marking is superb, he is fast, has good judgment, and is an excellent drop-kick. Last year he gained interstate selection.
Stan, who is employed in a printing establishment, plays basketball in the summer months, and is an excellent exponent of that fast game.
Mike Woods, who came from Old Melburnians only last year, has made his mark so rapidly that he is in the Victorian team playing in the Australian championships in Brisbane.
He is the ideal type of ruckman. He is plucky, fast, with a good leap, and excellent kick, and tremendously powerful. Mike is, in fact, regarded as one of the best amateur heavy-weight boxers in Australia, but he does little of it now. He is at the University studying hospital administration.
Stan, who is employed in a printing establishment, plays basketball in the summer months, and is an excellent exponent of that fast game.
Mike Woods, who came from Old Melburnians only last year, has made his mark so rapidly that he is in the Victorian team playing in the Australian championships in Brisbane.
He is the ideal type of ruckman. He is plucky, fast, with a good leap, and excellent kick, and tremendously powerful. Mike is, in fact, regarded as one of the best amateur heavy-weight boxers in Australia, but he does little of it now. He is at the University studying hospital administration.
The Age, Friday, 10 November, 1950. Page 18.
BRIGHTON WINS SCHOOL SPORTS.
BRIGHTON WINS SCHOOL SPORTS.
Brighton scored a clear victory in A section of the girls’ technical schools sport at North Melbourne yesterday. Swinburne won B section.
Nine schools, including four from the country, took part.
A. Section – Aggregate : Brighton. Senior : Brighton. Junior : Brighton and Sunshine equal. Novelty : Sunshine.
B. Section – Aggregate : Swinburne. Senior : Swinburne. Junior : Swinburne. Novelty : Sale. Country Championship : Sale. Marching : Sunshine.
Nine schools, including four from the country, took part.
A. Section – Aggregate : Brighton. Senior : Brighton. Junior : Brighton and Sunshine equal. Novelty : Sunshine.
B. Section – Aggregate : Swinburne. Senior : Swinburne. Junior : Swinburne. Novelty : Sale. Country Championship : Sale. Marching : Sunshine.
Brighton Technical School 1951. “Commonwealth Jubilee Year” Brochure.
Exhibition of School Work. Pages 1 and 2.
BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL 1951.
Exhibition of School Work. Pages 1 and 2.
BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL 1951.
In this brochure, which has been edited by Mr. F. T. J. Hamley, B.A., B.Ed., Head of our English Department, the teachers wish to indicate why and how certain “subjects” are taught, and how some of the extra-curricular activities are organized; some suggestions are made concerning improvements in Technical Education that one may reasonably expect in the future.
Our School is on Show. We invite you to look at the Exhibitions and see the work done as a result of an educational system that has developed in this State during the last fifty years. This system has produced trained minds, enlightened personalities and worthy citizens. Our Victorian teachers are chiefly responsible for these, the most precious of our national products. By means of School Exhibitions similar to that which this brochure introduces, Victorian Technical School teachers are happy to show fellow-citizens how professional ability and skilful training are being used in service to the whole community.
I. TOPPERWIEN.
PRINCIPAL.
Our School is on Show. We invite you to look at the Exhibitions and see the work done as a result of an educational system that has developed in this State during the last fifty years. This system has produced trained minds, enlightened personalities and worthy citizens. Our Victorian teachers are chiefly responsible for these, the most precious of our national products. By means of School Exhibitions similar to that which this brochure introduces, Victorian Technical School teachers are happy to show fellow-citizens how professional ability and skilful training are being used in service to the whole community.
I. TOPPERWIEN.
PRINCIPAL.
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
One of the most prized institutions in the City of Brighton, is the Technical School. It has a long history of wonderful service to this district and the State. Its standards of teaching and efficiency are of the highest. Its record is a proud one.
A notable feature of this School is that it is guided and advised by a Council of well known and representative men and women who are always delighted to see the citizens taking a keen interest in the activities of the staff and students.
They like the citizens to show an interest in the School and they are eager for the School to show that it is an important and necessary part of our civic life.
In this Jubilee Year of our Commonwealth when we proudly commemorate our national and civic achievements, it is very fitting that this fine Exhibition of the Students’ Work which is described in this programme, should be staged and that it should be opened by His Excellency the Governor, a very distinguished citizen of the Empire and the direct link between our State and our beloved King.
The Exhibition has been made possible only by the excellent team-work which has always been an outstanding characteristic of the School, and which has been so sedulously fostered by the present principal, Mr. I. Topperwien, M.A., B.Sc. This School is much more than a place where persons are taught a trade; it is a community of teachers and students who are encouraged to work together for the common good and to render, not only to the School, but to our Nation, the very best that is in them. A visit to a School Assembly or to the class-rooms or to any of the Sports meetings will make this abundantly clear, and the efforts of the Staff and students for various charitable causes are prominent features of the activities of the School.
The formation, recently, of an energetic Parents’ Committee has been of inestimable value to the life of the School.
We are all very proud of the Cadet Corps which will provide the Guard of Honour for His Excellency when he opens the Exhibition.
All members of the School Council join with me in hoping that the visitors will enjoy inspecting the exhibits, and we record our gratitude to the Principal, members of the Staff, and students who have worked so self-sacrificingly to make this Exhibition an outstanding success. We also express our warmest appreciation of the kindness and co-operation of a number of business firms in the City who have provided exhibits.
R. T. Breen, LL.B.
PRESIDENT, BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL COUNCIL.
A notable feature of this School is that it is guided and advised by a Council of well known and representative men and women who are always delighted to see the citizens taking a keen interest in the activities of the staff and students.
They like the citizens to show an interest in the School and they are eager for the School to show that it is an important and necessary part of our civic life.
In this Jubilee Year of our Commonwealth when we proudly commemorate our national and civic achievements, it is very fitting that this fine Exhibition of the Students’ Work which is described in this programme, should be staged and that it should be opened by His Excellency the Governor, a very distinguished citizen of the Empire and the direct link between our State and our beloved King.
The Exhibition has been made possible only by the excellent team-work which has always been an outstanding characteristic of the School, and which has been so sedulously fostered by the present principal, Mr. I. Topperwien, M.A., B.Sc. This School is much more than a place where persons are taught a trade; it is a community of teachers and students who are encouraged to work together for the common good and to render, not only to the School, but to our Nation, the very best that is in them. A visit to a School Assembly or to the class-rooms or to any of the Sports meetings will make this abundantly clear, and the efforts of the Staff and students for various charitable causes are prominent features of the activities of the School.
The formation, recently, of an energetic Parents’ Committee has been of inestimable value to the life of the School.
We are all very proud of the Cadet Corps which will provide the Guard of Honour for His Excellency when he opens the Exhibition.
All members of the School Council join with me in hoping that the visitors will enjoy inspecting the exhibits, and we record our gratitude to the Principal, members of the Staff, and students who have worked so self-sacrificingly to make this Exhibition an outstanding success. We also express our warmest appreciation of the kindness and co-operation of a number of business firms in the City who have provided exhibits.
R. T. Breen, LL.B.
PRESIDENT, BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL COUNCIL.
Brighton Technical School 1951. “Commonwealth Jubilee Year” Brochure.
Exhibition of School Work. Page 6.
BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
GROSS INDIVIDUAL ENROLMENTS FOR THE YEAR.
Exhibition of School Work. Page 6.
BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
GROSS INDIVIDUAL ENROLMENTS FOR THE YEAR.
YEAR JNR. SCHOOL JNR.SCHOOL TOTAL JNR. SENIOR GRAND TOTAL
BOYS. GIRLS. SCHOOL. SCHOOL. JNR. & SEN.
BOYS. GIRLS. SCHOOL. SCHOOL. JNR. & SEN.
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1927 429 153 582 522 1104
1928 414 149 563 629 1192
1929 370 151 521 603 1124
1930 358 145 503 544 1047
1931 381 200 581 483 1064
1932 341 223 564 472 1036
1933 312 236 548 525 1073
1934 341 222 563 504 1067
1935 371 263 634 570 1204
1936 382 223 605 707 1312
1937 391 238 629 690 1319
1938 434 227 661 737 1398
1939 441 229 670 761 1427 ?
1940 468 228 696 790 1486
1941 484 227 711 855 1566
1942 468 218 686 626 1312
1943 508 248 756 724 1480
1944 536 259 795 902 1697
1945 496 246 742 808 1750 ?
1946X 533 228 761 1346 2007 ?
1947X 563 252 815 1262 2077
1948X 565 313 878 1166 2044
1949XK 513 367 880 1118 1998
1950K 502 328 830 1040 1878 ?
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1927 429 153 582 522 1104
1928 414 149 563 629 1192
1929 370 151 521 603 1124
1930 358 145 503 544 1047
1931 381 200 581 483 1064
1932 341 223 564 472 1036
1933 312 236 548 525 1073
1934 341 222 563 504 1067
1935 371 263 634 570 1204
1936 382 223 605 707 1312
1937 391 238 629 690 1319
1938 434 227 661 737 1398
1939 441 229 670 761 1427 ?
1940 468 228 696 790 1486
1941 484 227 711 855 1566
1942 468 218 686 626 1312
1943 508 248 756 724 1480
1944 536 259 795 902 1697
1945 496 246 742 808 1750 ?
1946X 533 228 761 1346 2007 ?
1947X 563 252 815 1262 2077
1948X 565 313 878 1166 2044
1949XK 513 367 880 1118 1998
1950K 502 328 830 1040 1878 ?
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X Includes approximately 200 C.R.T.S. part-time students.
K 170 Apprentices attend School for day-time training.
Therefore less accommodation for Junior School.
? Minor errors in the additions.
K 170 Apprentices attend School for day-time training.
Therefore less accommodation for Junior School.
? Minor errors in the additions.
The Age, Tuesday, 12 February, 1952. Page 2.
OBITUARY.
MR. R. J. ADAMS.
OBITUARY.
MR. R. J. ADAMS.
Mr. R. J. Adams, who was a teacher in the Education department for 61 years, was cremated privately at Spring Vale Crematorium yesterday. Mr. Adams was aged 76.
He began his teaching career at the age of 15 and was head master of Castlemaine junior technical school from 1916 until 1938.
He continued to teach at metropolitan technical schools until he retired last year from Brighton technical school.
He began his teaching career at the age of 15 and was head master of Castlemaine junior technical school from 1916 until 1938.
He continued to teach at metropolitan technical schools until he retired last year from Brighton technical school.
The Age, Wednesday, 15 October, 1952. Page 4.
SWEET TREAT FOR WINNER.
SWEET TREAT FOR WINNER.
Gwendolyn J. Roberts, 16, of Brighton Technical School, has won the senior schools’ poster competition for Health Week, commencing on Friday.
As soon as he heard the news yesterday, Gwendolyn’s head master, Mr. I. Topperwien, took her and several of her pals to the tuck shop for a treat of ice cream and soft drink.
Gwendolyn’s £20 award will help buy books for the school library. This is an Education department instruction, as it does not like pupils receiving cash awards.
The theme for Gwendolyn’s health poster is “Swat That Fly” and depicts a huge swat descending on a fly.
Other winners were : 10-14 Years : Margaret Main (13) Central School, Elwood and under 10 years : Barbara Ryrie (9), St. Teresa’s School, Kyneton. Their schools will receive £15 worth of books.
As soon as he heard the news yesterday, Gwendolyn’s head master, Mr. I. Topperwien, took her and several of her pals to the tuck shop for a treat of ice cream and soft drink.
Gwendolyn’s £20 award will help buy books for the school library. This is an Education department instruction, as it does not like pupils receiving cash awards.
The theme for Gwendolyn’s health poster is “Swat That Fly” and depicts a huge swat descending on a fly.
Other winners were : 10-14 Years : Margaret Main (13) Central School, Elwood and under 10 years : Barbara Ryrie (9), St. Teresa’s School, Kyneton. Their schools will receive £15 worth of books.
The Age, Tuesday, 4 November, 1952. Page 3.
MR. I. TOPPERWIEN FAREWELLED.
MR. I. TOPPERWIEN FAREWELLED.
In an affectionate scene students of Brighton Technical School yesterday farewelled their retiring principal, Mr. Topperwien. He was at Brighton for 18 years and formerly principal of Wangaratta and Beechworth Technical Schools.
The Argus, Saturday, 6 December, 1952. Page 20.
BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL
BERWICK ST. N. BRIGHTON S5.
BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL
BERWICK ST. N. BRIGHTON S5.
Tenders in writing, addressed to the Principal, Brighton Technical School, are invited until December 8,1952, for the Supply of :
1 only 7in. (14in. swing) all-geared head S., S., and Sc. Lathe, and to include (a) Electrical equipment suitable for 3-phase, 50 cycles, 400 volts A.C. (b) Two (2) semi-machined back plates.
No tender necessarily accepted.
1 only 7in. (14in. swing) all-geared head S., S., and Sc. Lathe, and to include (a) Electrical equipment suitable for 3-phase, 50 cycles, 400 volts A.C. (b) Two (2) semi-machined back plates.
No tender necessarily accepted.
Sea Spray The Magazine of the Brighton Technical School. December, 1952. Page 2.
HIS MAJESTY, KING GEORGE VI.
HIS MAJESTY, KING GEORGE VI.
Along with all other young people in the British Commonwealth of Nations, the students of this School mourned the passing of the noble King, the beloved head of the Royal family. At noon on Friday, February 15, a two minute’s silence was observed in our School and all class rooms received the B.B.C. broadcast of the funeral ceremony.
Later in the year, a message of loyalty to our new ruler, the young Queen Elizabeth II, was prepared as Brighton’s contribution to a list of Australian messages from which one would be selected for transmission to Her Majesty.
Later in the year, a message of loyalty to our new ruler, the young Queen Elizabeth II, was prepared as Brighton’s contribution to a list of Australian messages from which one would be selected for transmission to Her Majesty.
ROLL OF HONOUR.
Old Boys who have given their lives serving with the services : -
Joe Hill Fred Ross George Holman
Ron. Wallwork Frank Johnston Alfred Simmons
Barry Kemp Allan Taylor Allan Musgrave
Eric Toe Rex McGowan Ted Walker
Ted Regan Laurence Pelling
L. C. Steminger. - A B.T.S. teacher, 1935 – 1940. Died as a result of injuries received in World War II.
A/Cpl. A. V. Chick. - A former member of the drawing and plumbing staff. Died while a prisoner of war in a Japanese P.O.W. camp.
Joe Hill Fred Ross George Holman
Ron. Wallwork Frank Johnston Alfred Simmons
Barry Kemp Allan Taylor Allan Musgrave
Eric Toe Rex McGowan Ted Walker
Ted Regan Laurence Pelling
L. C. Steminger. - A B.T.S. teacher, 1935 – 1940. Died as a result of injuries received in World War II.
A/Cpl. A. V. Chick. - A former member of the drawing and plumbing staff. Died while a prisoner of war in a Japanese P.O.W. camp.
ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION.
The flag fluttering at half-mast reminded our boys and girls that once again they who came afterwards should pause for a while to give remembrance of those Australians who had made the supreme sacrifice.
At a Special Assembly, the President of the School Council, Mr. D. Cameron, introduced the guest speaker, Brigadier R. W. Tovell, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D., M.L.A.
“I Vow to Thee, My Country,” beautifully sung by our girls, opened the simple commemoration service. Brigadier Tovell reminded us that thousands of children were at the same moment paying tribute to the fallen of two World Wars. The Shrine of Remembrance, the British and Australian flags, the bugle calls, were the symbols of our Anzac Day remembrance, the outward and visible signs; each should suggest a message to us, for all the greatest things – love, death, religion and patriotism speak to us through symbols. We would do well to read – and heed – what was engraved on the walls of our Shrine of Remembrance. We should remember the vow in the song we all heard today; we should resolve never to forget the memory of our Anzacs. They kept their vow.
“And us they trusted. We the task inherit,
The unfinished task for which their lives were spent.
But leaving us a portion of their spirit,
They gave their witness and they died content.
Full well they knew they could not build without us
That better country, faint and far descried,
God’s own true England; but they did not doubt us –
And in that faith, and in that faith they died.”
(“The Inheritance.”)
At a Special Assembly, the President of the School Council, Mr. D. Cameron, introduced the guest speaker, Brigadier R. W. Tovell, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D., M.L.A.
“I Vow to Thee, My Country,” beautifully sung by our girls, opened the simple commemoration service. Brigadier Tovell reminded us that thousands of children were at the same moment paying tribute to the fallen of two World Wars. The Shrine of Remembrance, the British and Australian flags, the bugle calls, were the symbols of our Anzac Day remembrance, the outward and visible signs; each should suggest a message to us, for all the greatest things – love, death, religion and patriotism speak to us through symbols. We would do well to read – and heed – what was engraved on the walls of our Shrine of Remembrance. We should remember the vow in the song we all heard today; we should resolve never to forget the memory of our Anzacs. They kept their vow.
“And us they trusted. We the task inherit,
The unfinished task for which their lives were spent.
But leaving us a portion of their spirit,
They gave their witness and they died content.
Full well they knew they could not build without us
That better country, faint and far descried,
God’s own true England; but they did not doubt us –
And in that faith, and in that faith they died.”
(“The Inheritance.”)
Sea Spray The Magazine of the Brighton Technical School. December, 1952. Page 4.
PRINCIPAL, 1935 - 1952.
MR. TOPPERWIEN RETIRES.
VALEDICTORY.
PRINCIPAL, 1935 - 1952.
MR. TOPPERWIEN RETIRES.
VALEDICTORY.
To the historians of an institution some distinctive era often appears to have begun with the coming and to have passed with the retirement of one strong personality; nor have the diversity of events and internal stresses made this the less apparent when wither through them or in them could be seen the steady building of that one man.
The end of Mr. Topperwien’s services as Principal has brought to a close such an era in the history of Brighton Technical School. It has been the second critical era, lasting the larger part of his life and marked equally by the extraordinary strains placed on the School, and by the steadiness and foresight with which he has guided it through two crises.
A native of South Australia, Irwin Topperwien there underwent his preliminary schooling and took the degrees of Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science in the University of Adelaide. He distinguished himself both as a student of classics and of chemistry. Awareness of the need for technical education in an increasingly industrial and technological society led him to take up a teaching position in a Victorian technical school in 1924. After only a few years, during which he gained valuable experience at South Melbourne, Wonthaggi and, as acting Principal, at Beechworth, Mr. Topperwien was appointed Principal of Wangaratta Technical School and very ably filled the position for some six years.
When his predecessor at Brighton, Mr. Percy Everett, became Chief Architect for Victoria, Mr. Topperwien was appointed Principal, and, at the beginning of 1935, took charge from Mr. Perry, who had been acting in the interim. At that time, when State education was struggling to free itself from the coils of financial embarrassments in the wake of a disastrous depression, technical schools, with their necessarily large claims for equipment and buildings were finding even the maintenance of standards a difficult task. The fact that, by 1939, not only had the recovery been achieved but a new programme of expansion had been undertaken, speaks highly for the Principal on whose ability and recommendation depended the instituting of the move and under whose direction it bore its first fruits.
That year, 1939, seemed a year full of promise. An extensive modern wing, fitted out with a science laboratory and class rooms, was added to the girls’ school, and a little later two up-to-date rooms for instruction in chemistry and modelling were added to the boys’ school. Here was tangible evidence of the progress that had been made. Towards the end of 1939 the then Governor of Victoria, Sir Winston Dugan, visited the school to inaugurate the first Brighton Technical School Cadet Corps, which had been formed under the direct encouragement of the Principal. But, by the third term, with a stroke now doubly ironical, the industrialists of Germany had with Hitler egged on the world to war.
Shortly afterwards, the school was asked to co-operate in the Commonwealth Scheme for preparing engineering trainees for lathe work in munition factories and annexes. Things were not then as they are now. Class rooms and workshops spent no part of the day or night in dark recuperation, and the sounds of schooling were heard round the clock. Under this scheme over two hundred special trainees alone passed through the school in preparation for their wartime work. None will underestimate the immense responsibilities which must have weighed heavily on Mr. Topperwien’s shoulders during this time of national emergency. The way in which he faced that task has been unstintingly acclaimed.
Since the war the School has seen the opening of the new workshop, four new class rooms in the western wing and three prefabricated huts. Again the Principal has had the unenviable task of stabilising a growing institution after a major crisis. The formation of the Parents’ Club in 1950 has been of great assistance.
Mr. Topperwien’s personality and leadership have brought harmony and co-operation to both schools : his friendship, his readiness to obtain for teachers all equipment which could reasonably be requested, and his willingness to help with their problems have earned him the sincere gratitude of his staff. His students have always seen and loved the light of personal and almost parental interest in his eye, and have appreciated his careful advice and training.
Now, having fitted the School to carry out its new responsibilities in the post-war world, he must retire with the inward satisfaction of a remarkable achievement. With him go the good wishes of all those who have reaped and will yet reap where he has so generously sown.
The end of Mr. Topperwien’s services as Principal has brought to a close such an era in the history of Brighton Technical School. It has been the second critical era, lasting the larger part of his life and marked equally by the extraordinary strains placed on the School, and by the steadiness and foresight with which he has guided it through two crises.
A native of South Australia, Irwin Topperwien there underwent his preliminary schooling and took the degrees of Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science in the University of Adelaide. He distinguished himself both as a student of classics and of chemistry. Awareness of the need for technical education in an increasingly industrial and technological society led him to take up a teaching position in a Victorian technical school in 1924. After only a few years, during which he gained valuable experience at South Melbourne, Wonthaggi and, as acting Principal, at Beechworth, Mr. Topperwien was appointed Principal of Wangaratta Technical School and very ably filled the position for some six years.
When his predecessor at Brighton, Mr. Percy Everett, became Chief Architect for Victoria, Mr. Topperwien was appointed Principal, and, at the beginning of 1935, took charge from Mr. Perry, who had been acting in the interim. At that time, when State education was struggling to free itself from the coils of financial embarrassments in the wake of a disastrous depression, technical schools, with their necessarily large claims for equipment and buildings were finding even the maintenance of standards a difficult task. The fact that, by 1939, not only had the recovery been achieved but a new programme of expansion had been undertaken, speaks highly for the Principal on whose ability and recommendation depended the instituting of the move and under whose direction it bore its first fruits.
That year, 1939, seemed a year full of promise. An extensive modern wing, fitted out with a science laboratory and class rooms, was added to the girls’ school, and a little later two up-to-date rooms for instruction in chemistry and modelling were added to the boys’ school. Here was tangible evidence of the progress that had been made. Towards the end of 1939 the then Governor of Victoria, Sir Winston Dugan, visited the school to inaugurate the first Brighton Technical School Cadet Corps, which had been formed under the direct encouragement of the Principal. But, by the third term, with a stroke now doubly ironical, the industrialists of Germany had with Hitler egged on the world to war.
Shortly afterwards, the school was asked to co-operate in the Commonwealth Scheme for preparing engineering trainees for lathe work in munition factories and annexes. Things were not then as they are now. Class rooms and workshops spent no part of the day or night in dark recuperation, and the sounds of schooling were heard round the clock. Under this scheme over two hundred special trainees alone passed through the school in preparation for their wartime work. None will underestimate the immense responsibilities which must have weighed heavily on Mr. Topperwien’s shoulders during this time of national emergency. The way in which he faced that task has been unstintingly acclaimed.
Since the war the School has seen the opening of the new workshop, four new class rooms in the western wing and three prefabricated huts. Again the Principal has had the unenviable task of stabilising a growing institution after a major crisis. The formation of the Parents’ Club in 1950 has been of great assistance.
Mr. Topperwien’s personality and leadership have brought harmony and co-operation to both schools : his friendship, his readiness to obtain for teachers all equipment which could reasonably be requested, and his willingness to help with their problems have earned him the sincere gratitude of his staff. His students have always seen and loved the light of personal and almost parental interest in his eye, and have appreciated his careful advice and training.
Now, having fitted the School to carry out its new responsibilities in the post-war world, he must retire with the inward satisfaction of a remarkable achievement. With him go the good wishes of all those who have reaped and will yet reap where he has so generously sown.
Sea Spray The Magazine of the Brighton Technical School. December, 1952. Page 5.
OUR PRINCIPAL’S FAREWELL MESSAGE.
OUR PRINCIPAL’S FAREWELL MESSAGE.
To the Boys and Girls of the Junior School, I leave you all with much sadness, as I think of you all as my friends.
I have felt much pride in being the Head of this school, for I have always believed that most of you would not do anything to discredit its good name.
So many of you obey the rules of the school not because you have to, but because you want to do so; you know that rules are for the common good, and you want to “play fair.” Those in the school who are mean at heart are few, very few.
At public assemblies and on other special occasions you have shown the outside world that only the best was your standard of behaviour. Often you were the means of bringing much credit to the school. You raised its tone to such a level that favourable comment was made by your parents and by people of importance in the community.
I hope that you will all go out into the world with a determination to aspire to do great deeds for the betterment of mankind. Each one of you can become a definite, uplifting influence on the intellectual and spiritual life of your community. Endeavour to be ambitious, but, in gaining your end, do think of others; do not ride rough-shod over those who may happen to oppose you in the realisation of your aims.
Finally, I do entreat you to resolve to overcome whatever difficulties confront you while you are attempting to do good. Think of yourself; fearlessly express ideas of your own. Do not swim with the tide of popular opinion if you do not think it is right, but - do be careful not to become arrogant and egotistical.
Remember, in doing service for others, to put aside personal wishes and aims, and your actions will then be truly altruistic.
I shall always think of you boys and girls with the kindest of thoughts and feelings, and it is my hope that sometimes - despite the busy lives that today’s young people enjoy - you will remember me.
I offer you all my best wishes for a very successful future in whatever walk of life you may decide to enter.
And so I bid you all Au revoir!
Yours sincerely,
I TOPPERWIEN,
19th. December, 1952.
I have felt much pride in being the Head of this school, for I have always believed that most of you would not do anything to discredit its good name.
So many of you obey the rules of the school not because you have to, but because you want to do so; you know that rules are for the common good, and you want to “play fair.” Those in the school who are mean at heart are few, very few.
At public assemblies and on other special occasions you have shown the outside world that only the best was your standard of behaviour. Often you were the means of bringing much credit to the school. You raised its tone to such a level that favourable comment was made by your parents and by people of importance in the community.
I hope that you will all go out into the world with a determination to aspire to do great deeds for the betterment of mankind. Each one of you can become a definite, uplifting influence on the intellectual and spiritual life of your community. Endeavour to be ambitious, but, in gaining your end, do think of others; do not ride rough-shod over those who may happen to oppose you in the realisation of your aims.
Finally, I do entreat you to resolve to overcome whatever difficulties confront you while you are attempting to do good. Think of yourself; fearlessly express ideas of your own. Do not swim with the tide of popular opinion if you do not think it is right, but - do be careful not to become arrogant and egotistical.
Remember, in doing service for others, to put aside personal wishes and aims, and your actions will then be truly altruistic.
I shall always think of you boys and girls with the kindest of thoughts and feelings, and it is my hope that sometimes - despite the busy lives that today’s young people enjoy - you will remember me.
I offer you all my best wishes for a very successful future in whatever walk of life you may decide to enter.
And so I bid you all Au revoir!
Yours sincerely,
I TOPPERWIEN,
19th. December, 1952.
Sea Spray The Magazine of the Brighton Technical School. December, 1952. Page 5.
OUR FOURTH PRINCIPAL.
OUR FOURTH PRINCIPAL.
In 1953, following the retirement of Mr. Topperwien, Mr. M. Beresford, B.Sc., will take charge of the Brighton Technical School. Principal of Sandringham T.S. since its opening in 1949, Mr. Beresford will come to Brighton as an experienced administrator of city and country Technical Schools.
He is no stranger to Brighton, having been a Maths. and Science teacher here and in the Girls’ School about twenty years ago.
He is no stranger to Brighton, having been a Maths. and Science teacher here and in the Girls’ School about twenty years ago.
Sporting Globe, Saturday, 17 January, 1953. Page 11.
WOMEN’S ATHLETICS.
BY “VALERIE”.
WOMEN’S ATHLETICS.
BY “VALERIE”.
Seventeen-year old Chiffra Cohen’s shot put at Royal Park today indicates that she may be the greatest field games “find” in women’s athletics for years.
Winsome Cripps ran with greater freedom to win the 100 metres in 12.6 and the 220 in 26 sec. for Eastern Suburbs. Both times were best for the day.
Brighton Girls’ Technical School champion, Cynthia Williams, cleared 4 ft. 10 in. to better “F” grade record by one inch. Cynthia is also one of the most promising junior sprinters in Victoria.
Winsome Cripps ran with greater freedom to win the 100 metres in 12.6 and the 220 in 26 sec. for Eastern Suburbs. Both times were best for the day.
Brighton Girls’ Technical School champion, Cynthia Williams, cleared 4 ft. 10 in. to better “F” grade record by one inch. Cynthia is also one of the most promising junior sprinters in Victoria.
The Argus, Friday, 26 June, 1953. Page 15.
PLANNER QUITS AS DREAM IS COMING TRUE.
PLANNER QUITS AS DREAM IS COMING TRUE.
PERCY EDGAR EVERETT, who prepared the initial plans for the transformation of Melbourne’s northern gateway, retires today from the Victorian Public Service where he has been Public works Department chief architect since July, 1934.
During the last 19 years his ideas have dominated planning which has gone into the State’s huge building programme as controlled by the Public works Department - schools, hospitals, sanatoria, mental hospitals, police stations, State offices, courthouses and departmental residences, as well as the modern touches which have been given to State buildings – even the gaols – as they have been renovated, reconditioned, or modernised.
Percy Everett has been a great student of contemporary architecture, and he has developed his natural ability progressively since he was educated at the Gordon Institute of Technology at Geelong, in which city he was born on June 26, 1888. He fortified himself with knowledge gained in overseas tours in 1913 and 1930, plus an official visit to America and Canada in 1945.
He was a member of the Geelong firm of architects – Seeley, King and Everett – between 1910 and 1914.
Then he joined the Education Department, and was principal of the Brunswick and Brighton Technical Schools, with the right of private practice, until he became chief architect of the Public Works Department in 1934.
In those last 19 years it is true to say that he had given a new look to our schools and State.
During the last 19 years his ideas have dominated planning which has gone into the State’s huge building programme as controlled by the Public works Department - schools, hospitals, sanatoria, mental hospitals, police stations, State offices, courthouses and departmental residences, as well as the modern touches which have been given to State buildings – even the gaols – as they have been renovated, reconditioned, or modernised.
Percy Everett has been a great student of contemporary architecture, and he has developed his natural ability progressively since he was educated at the Gordon Institute of Technology at Geelong, in which city he was born on June 26, 1888. He fortified himself with knowledge gained in overseas tours in 1913 and 1930, plus an official visit to America and Canada in 1945.
He was a member of the Geelong firm of architects – Seeley, King and Everett – between 1910 and 1914.
Then he joined the Education Department, and was principal of the Brunswick and Brighton Technical Schools, with the right of private practice, until he became chief architect of the Public Works Department in 1934.
In those last 19 years it is true to say that he had given a new look to our schools and State.
The Age, Tuesday, 17 November, 1953. Page 7.
NEW PRINCIPAL.
NEW PRINCIPAL.
The present head mistress of Brighton Girls’ Technical School, Miss Beryl Beaven, has been appointed as the new principal at the Emily McPherson College. She will take over from Miss M. I. Stuart, who will retire at the end of this year.
Apart from six months’ holiday in England and the Continent last year, Miss Beaven has been in her present position for the past six years, where she is in charge of more than 900 girls and young women taking full or part-time classes.
Before her appointment there she spent two years on loan to the Commonwealth Department of Labor and National Service as inspector of women’s training in the Commonwealth reconstruction and rehabilitation scheme for ex-servicewomen.
In that capacity Miss Beaven paid regular visits to all States, supervising the teaching of home management, cooking, dress making and other subjects being taken by the service-women, helping with the buying of equipment and advising on the planning of classrooms in the technical schools.
Earlier, she had been head mistress of the girls’ technical school at Sunshine for 10 years. Before that she spent 16 months abroad, during which she was on exchange at a school in Scotland, and later visited schools in the United States, China and Japan.
Miss Beaven is a staunch advocate of a technical college education for girls, and considers that training them to be good home makers is of utmost importance.
Apart from six months’ holiday in England and the Continent last year, Miss Beaven has been in her present position for the past six years, where she is in charge of more than 900 girls and young women taking full or part-time classes.
Before her appointment there she spent two years on loan to the Commonwealth Department of Labor and National Service as inspector of women’s training in the Commonwealth reconstruction and rehabilitation scheme for ex-servicewomen.
In that capacity Miss Beaven paid regular visits to all States, supervising the teaching of home management, cooking, dress making and other subjects being taken by the service-women, helping with the buying of equipment and advising on the planning of classrooms in the technical schools.
Earlier, she had been head mistress of the girls’ technical school at Sunshine for 10 years. Before that she spent 16 months abroad, during which she was on exchange at a school in Scotland, and later visited schools in the United States, China and Japan.
Miss Beaven is a staunch advocate of a technical college education for girls, and considers that training them to be good home makers is of utmost importance.
Seaspray The Annual of the Brighton Technical School. December, 1953. Page 2
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
How many of your boys and girls, who at present enjoy the privilege of attending the Brighton Technical School, and who have already passed through a primary school and in some cases a secondary school as well, ever pause, even for a minute, to consider the tremendous organization the great amount of thought and planning and the colossal expenditure necessary to maintain the State Education System of Victoria? And do your parents, many of whom are prone to criticise the Education Department, realize the boon which their taxes and those of their fellow citizens provide?
Just as a matter of interest, let us examine a few figures. There are in Victoria 36 State Technical Schools, 172 State Secondary Schools and 1928 State Primary Schools, employing a teaching staff of 12,158 highly qualified men and women and educating 311,370 children. For the current year, the cost to the State of maintaining this huge organization is in the region of £22,000,000, which includes an amount of £4,500,000 for new schools, additional class-rooms in existing schools and equipment. From these particulars you will see that each of you is a very small but essential cog in a vast machine, which is operating day and night for the preservation of our civilization and the betterment of mankind.
My message to you can be summed up in three words, “Knowledge is power.” To quote from an ancient writer, “Of all treasure, knowledge is the most precious for it can be neither stolen, given away nor consumed.” Knowledge is necessary, not only as a means of livelihood but as a means of life.
Therefore each of you has now the opportunity during only a few short years to equip yourself to enjoy in full the pleasures and purpose of life. Remember that responsibilities rest only on shoulders broad enough and strong enough to bear them and power flows to the man who knows how.
The entire happiness, enjoyment and fullness of the rest of your life may well depend on how you employ your remaining school days.
My best wishes to you all.
R. W. TOVELL.
President School Council.
Brig. R. W. Tovell, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D., M.L.A.
Just as a matter of interest, let us examine a few figures. There are in Victoria 36 State Technical Schools, 172 State Secondary Schools and 1928 State Primary Schools, employing a teaching staff of 12,158 highly qualified men and women and educating 311,370 children. For the current year, the cost to the State of maintaining this huge organization is in the region of £22,000,000, which includes an amount of £4,500,000 for new schools, additional class-rooms in existing schools and equipment. From these particulars you will see that each of you is a very small but essential cog in a vast machine, which is operating day and night for the preservation of our civilization and the betterment of mankind.
My message to you can be summed up in three words, “Knowledge is power.” To quote from an ancient writer, “Of all treasure, knowledge is the most precious for it can be neither stolen, given away nor consumed.” Knowledge is necessary, not only as a means of livelihood but as a means of life.
Therefore each of you has now the opportunity during only a few short years to equip yourself to enjoy in full the pleasures and purpose of life. Remember that responsibilities rest only on shoulders broad enough and strong enough to bear them and power flows to the man who knows how.
The entire happiness, enjoyment and fullness of the rest of your life may well depend on how you employ your remaining school days.
My best wishes to you all.
R. W. TOVELL.
President School Council.
Brig. R. W. Tovell, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D., M.L.A.
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OUR NEW PRINCIPAL.
MR. M. BERESFORD, B.Sc.
OUR NEW PRINCIPAL.
MR. M. BERESFORD, B.Sc.
Mr. Marcus C. Beresford began his teaching career as a teacher of Mathematics at the old West Melbourne Technical School in 1926. Experience in the teaching of Mathematics was gained in Technical Schools at Collingwood, Caulfield and South Melbourne. After teaching at Castlemaine and Daylesford, Mr. Beresford was a member of the staff of Brighton Technical School during the years 1933-6. Appointment to the position of Vice-Principal at Preston led to promotion as Principal of the Sale Technical School in 1938. In 1949 Mr. Beresford became first Principal of Sandringham Technical School.
On the retirement of Mr. Topperwien at the end of last year, Mr. Beresford was appointed to succeed him as Principal of Brighton Technical School. Mr. Beresford is a capable golfer and he finds time to occupy the position of secretary of the Principals’ Branch of the Victorian Teachers’ Union.
On the retirement of Mr. Topperwien at the end of last year, Mr. Beresford was appointed to succeed him as Principal of Brighton Technical School. Mr. Beresford is a capable golfer and he finds time to occupy the position of secretary of the Principals’ Branch of the Victorian Teachers’ Union.
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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
Another school year draws to a close. For many it will be the end of their school days, whilst others more fortunate have still several years of school days ahead.
To those who are leaving to enter the hard road of life, I wish you well. May the knowledge and skill, which you have gained at Brighton Technical School, stand you in good stead and help you to achieve your ambitions in whatever trade or profession you have chosen for your life’s work. I thank you for your loyalty to your school and for your contribution in maintaining the high standard in studies, sports and good report, which has always characterized this school.
To those who are remaining with us next year I would say how proud and glad we are to have you still with us and we shall watch your progress with interest.
To those new boys and girls who will join the school next year we say, “Welcome.” You should be very proud at being members of the Brighton Technical School, which is second to none in the territory, and I exhort you to maintain and uphold the good name built up by generations, who now owe their success in life to their old school.
Happy holidays to you all.
R. W. TOVELL.
Brig. R. W. Tovell, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D., M.L.A.
To those who are leaving to enter the hard road of life, I wish you well. May the knowledge and skill, which you have gained at Brighton Technical School, stand you in good stead and help you to achieve your ambitions in whatever trade or profession you have chosen for your life’s work. I thank you for your loyalty to your school and for your contribution in maintaining the high standard in studies, sports and good report, which has always characterized this school.
To those who are remaining with us next year I would say how proud and glad we are to have you still with us and we shall watch your progress with interest.
To those new boys and girls who will join the school next year we say, “Welcome.” You should be very proud at being members of the Brighton Technical School, which is second to none in the territory, and I exhort you to maintain and uphold the good name built up by generations, who now owe their success in life to their old school.
Happy holidays to you all.
R. W. TOVELL.
Brig. R. W. Tovell, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D., M.L.A.
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OUR NEW HEAD MISTRESS.
OUR NEW HEAD MISTRESS.
Our new Head Mistress, Miss E. I. Jageurs, was appointed to Brighton Technical School at the beginning of this year. We have been fortunate in securing her services since she possesses invaluable experience as Senior Mistress gained over a period of five years at Box Hill Technical School, from which she came to us. In addition she has had a wide training in the field of education for she has taught in High Schools, Girls’ Schools and Technical Schools.
Furthermore, for some years, Miss Jageurs was in charge of the Cookery Department of the Emily McPherson College. In this position she supervised the teaching staff, the teacher trainees and the students.
We wish to extend a very hearty welcome to her in her new position.
Miss E. I. Jageurs, T.T.C., Dip.Dom.Sci.
Furthermore, for some years, Miss Jageurs was in charge of the Cookery Department of the Emily McPherson College. In this position she supervised the teaching staff, the teacher trainees and the students.
We wish to extend a very hearty welcome to her in her new position.
Miss E. I. Jageurs, T.T.C., Dip.Dom.Sci.
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MR. RUPERT CREBBIN.
MR. RUPERT CREBBIN.
Mr. Rupert Crebbin was a student of the famous Continuation School and later he trained at the Working Men’s College. Qualifying as an art teacher, he was appointed to the staff of the Collingwood Technical School in 1913.
In 1922 Mr. Crebbin was promoted to Brighton Technical School and he held the position of sports master for five years. For many years Mr. Crebbin organised Christmas treats for the men at Anzac Hostel.
Great developments at the Brighton Technical School, including three extensions of the Boys’ School and the construction of the Girls’ School, have been witnessed by Mr. Crebbin, who has given loyal and efficient service to the school for thirty-three years.
In 1922 Mr. Crebbin was promoted to Brighton Technical School and he held the position of sports master for five years. For many years Mr. Crebbin organised Christmas treats for the men at Anzac Hostel.
Great developments at the Brighton Technical School, including three extensions of the Boys’ School and the construction of the Girls’ School, have been witnessed by Mr. Crebbin, who has given loyal and efficient service to the school for thirty-three years.
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TUCK SHOP.
TUCK SHOP.
We are very happy to report that the ever popular Tuck Shop has had a very satisfactory year. We say “Thank you,” to the many boys and girls, apprentices and members of the staff, who have so willingly given their patronage.
To lighten the work of the mothers, Mr. Beresford made available the boys’ old bicycle shed to be turned into a drinks’ store room for the boys. Later on windows were built into this shed and the boys’ drinks and ordered lunches are now served from these windows, lessening the congestion in the tuckshop. Another improvement is the installation of a refrigerator in this store room for the cooling of drinks.
To our manageress, Miss McLean, and to the mothers, who gave up their time to help prepare food and serve the children, we say, “Thank you, and please mothers, keep coming for we need you all.”
J. Uren, President.
To lighten the work of the mothers, Mr. Beresford made available the boys’ old bicycle shed to be turned into a drinks’ store room for the boys. Later on windows were built into this shed and the boys’ drinks and ordered lunches are now served from these windows, lessening the congestion in the tuckshop. Another improvement is the installation of a refrigerator in this store room for the cooling of drinks.
To our manageress, Miss McLean, and to the mothers, who gave up their time to help prepare food and serve the children, we say, “Thank you, and please mothers, keep coming for we need you all.”
J. Uren, President.
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SCHOLARSHIPS.
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
SCHOLARSHIPS.
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
FULL-DAY SENIOR TECHNICAL.
(Four or five years, £30 a year.)
Mason, J. R.
(Four or five years, £30 a year.)
Mason, J. R.
FULL-DAY SENIOR TECHNICAL.
(One year, £30.)
(One year, £30.)
Crozier, G. A. Gould, T. C.
Wong Hee, N. C. Johnstone, N. G.
Esperson, P. J. Trathan, A. C.
Wong Hee, N. C. Johnstone, N. G.
Esperson, P. J. Trathan, A. C.
PART-TIME SENIOR TECHNICAL.
(Three or four years, £5 a year.)
(Three or four years, £5 a year.)
Lanaway, J. A. Smeaton, R. H.
Salveson, R. L. Wilkinson, F. M.
Salveson, R. L. Wilkinson, F. M.
INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP.
(One year, £10.)
(One year, £10.)
Brown, W. A. Brame, D. A.
Murray, G. J. Martin, C. F.
Balint, J. G. Bingham, D. F.
Shields, G. L.
Murray, G. J. Martin, C. F.
Balint, J. G. Bingham, D. F.
Shields, G. L.
W. T. GRANT SCHOLARSHIP.
White, D.
PRIZES FOR ENGINEERING – McPHERSON’S PTY. LTD.
Grade 1 : Miljoen, R. W. Grade 2 : Pieper, G.
MUNICIPAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Brighton : Allen, R. F., Croll, E. G.
Moorabbin : Moore, J. G., Hughes, G. D.
Moorabbin : Moore, J. G., Hughes, G. D.
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GIRLS’ SCHOOL.
TEACHING BURSARIES.
(Two or more years, £50 a year).
GIRLS’ SCHOOL.
TEACHING BURSARIES.
(Two or more years, £50 a year).
Janett M. Hughes. B. Elaine Meeking.
Anne M. Loveland. Julie A. Reilly.
Anne M. Loveland. Julie A. Reilly.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOLARSHIP.
(One year, £10.)
(One year, £10.)
Evelyn Brown. Lois Lewin.
Helen Morton. Judith Wells.
Helen Morton. Judith Wells.
PART TIME SCHOLARSHIP.
(Four or five years, £10 a year.)
(Four or five years, £10 a year.)
Gwenda J. Foster. Freda M. Thomas.
Joan M. Morrison.
Joan M. Morrison.
MUNICIPAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
City of Brighton. (Three years, £4 a year) : Janice Anne Wyatt,
Lorraine Mary Ball.
City of Moorabbin. (One year, £4) : Marie Helene Solomon.
(One year, £2) : Phyllis Lorraine Elliot.
Lorraine Mary Ball.
City of Moorabbin. (One year, £4) : Marie Helene Solomon.
(One year, £2) : Phyllis Lorraine Elliot.
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CROSS COUNTRY RUN.
CROSS COUNTRY RUN.
Once again a cross country run was held over the usual course from Middle Brighton Baths to Brighton Beach and then back along the beach. The younger boys were sent off first and the older boys followed at intervals. The first four boys to reach the finishing line were O’Neill (Grout) 3B, Trevena (Richards) 2 F, Flint (Snowball 3E and Hancock (Wilson) 2D.
In their respective years the winners were Bretherton 4B (Wilson), O’Neill 3B (Grout) and Trevena 2F (Richards). Each boy received points according to his finishing position, the team with the lowest points being the winner. The result was Snowball 9516 points, Wilson 9793 points, Grout 9994 points and Richards 11915 points. As a result of these figures the following points were allotted to the houses : - Snowball 100, Wilson 40, Grout 20 and Richards nil.
In their respective years the winners were Bretherton 4B (Wilson), O’Neill 3B (Grout) and Trevena 2F (Richards). Each boy received points according to his finishing position, the team with the lowest points being the winner. The result was Snowball 9516 points, Wilson 9793 points, Grout 9994 points and Richards 11915 points. As a result of these figures the following points were allotted to the houses : - Snowball 100, Wilson 40, Grout 20 and Richards nil.
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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
On behalf of the School Council, it is my privilege to express our congratulations to all those who have been responsible for this excellent issue of “Sea Spray”.
The standard of the School Magazine is a very high one, comparing favourably with the magazines of other schools and reflecting great credit on the Editorial Staff and contributors.
This year has been a notable one in the history of the School : the splendid esprit de corps, which has always been a predominant feature of the Brighton Technical School, has been very much in evidence. The fine exhibition of students’ work during Education Week showed a high standard of teaching, knowledge and craftsmanship. The Council feels confident that the record examination results of last year will be equalled if not improved on this year.
In the sporting field, the school has more than held its own and the various teams have been outstanding in their performances and deportment. Our Cadet corps, of which we are so justly proud has represented the school very creditably at a number of functions. The Council feels very grateful to the Parents’ Association for its continued support and particularly for the efficient management of the Tuck Shop and the provision of amenities.
I must heartily thank Mr. Beresford, the School’s very able and enthusiastic Principal, the Headmaster, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Miss Jageurs, the Headmistress of the Girls’ School, and all the members of Staff for their kindness to me and their warm-hearted devotion to the School.
I would also like to thank the School Council for electing me President for this year and to say what a pleasant term of office I have had.
R. T. BREEN.
MR. R. T. BREEN, LL.B.
President School Council.
The standard of the School Magazine is a very high one, comparing favourably with the magazines of other schools and reflecting great credit on the Editorial Staff and contributors.
This year has been a notable one in the history of the School : the splendid esprit de corps, which has always been a predominant feature of the Brighton Technical School, has been very much in evidence. The fine exhibition of students’ work during Education Week showed a high standard of teaching, knowledge and craftsmanship. The Council feels confident that the record examination results of last year will be equalled if not improved on this year.
In the sporting field, the school has more than held its own and the various teams have been outstanding in their performances and deportment. Our Cadet corps, of which we are so justly proud has represented the school very creditably at a number of functions. The Council feels very grateful to the Parents’ Association for its continued support and particularly for the efficient management of the Tuck Shop and the provision of amenities.
I must heartily thank Mr. Beresford, the School’s very able and enthusiastic Principal, the Headmaster, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Miss Jageurs, the Headmistress of the Girls’ School, and all the members of Staff for their kindness to me and their warm-hearted devotion to the School.
I would also like to thank the School Council for electing me President for this year and to say what a pleasant term of office I have had.
R. T. BREEN.
MR. R. T. BREEN, LL.B.
President School Council.
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VALE.
VALE.
On April 15th. of this year, Miss N. E. Woolnough, now Mrs. Atkinson, resigned to be married. Miss Woolnough had for a number of years been in charge of the Craft Department of the Brighton Technical School. Her work in this department was of outstanding quality, and she has left her influence on all who came in contact with her.
Her years with us were marked by attention to duty, a happy disposition and a determination to succeed in the perfection of her teaching subjects.
To show their appreciation of her work Miss Woolnough was presented on the day of her resignation with a silver tray as a token of the high esteem in which she was held by both staff and girls.
We wish Mrs. Atkinson every happiness in her married life.
Her years with us were marked by attention to duty, a happy disposition and a determination to succeed in the perfection of her teaching subjects.
To show their appreciation of her work Miss Woolnough was presented on the day of her resignation with a silver tray as a token of the high esteem in which she was held by both staff and girls.
We wish Mrs. Atkinson every happiness in her married life.
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STAFF NOTES –
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
STAFF NOTES –
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
Many staff changes occurred at the end of 1954. Our congratulations go to Mr. A. E. Williams, who took up the duties of Headmaster at Brunswick Technical School, and Messrs. J. Mullins and W. H. Smith, who were promoted to South Melbourne and Collingwood respectively. Mr. C. Nolte is now a leading member of the Horticultural Society of Daylesford, and doubtless Mr. C. McLean is intriguing the Bendigonians with cover drives and leg glances. Mr. J. Desmond finds country life very agreeable at Wangaratta. Other men who have not moved so far afield are Mr. R. White at Footscray, Mr. J. Humphrey at Caulfield, and Mr. A. Skinner at South Melbourne. Mr. Crebbin has retired after many years of wonderful service, and we trust that his health will improve.
There have been many additions to our staff this year. Mr. Tindale came from Sandringham to take charge of our Art Department, and other new members there are Miss R. Hullick and Mr. R. Pratt. Mr. Ganderton came from Hawthorn Central School to strengthen the English Department. Mr. H. Bretherton has returned from retirement to help us solve our staffing problems. Mr. K. Masson and Mr. C. Young are new members of the Maths, and Science Departments. Mr. C. Hunt has come to us from Collingwood.
Mr. H. Slinger has moved into the Engineering Shop from Caulfield, and newcomers are Messrs. J. Pingiaro and M. Myers. The Carpentry Department has been strengthened by the coming of Mr. R. Spencer from Oakleigh, and Messrs F. Clark and M. Spencer. Reinforcements in the Plumbing Department are Messrs. D. Bohmer and G. Whittle. We are pleased to welcome new members of staff to Brighton and we trust that they will be happy with us.
There will not be quite so many changes next year, but we take this opportunity of congratulating Mr. A. Wilkinson on his promotion to Glenroy and wish him “good hunting.”
There have been many additions to our staff this year. Mr. Tindale came from Sandringham to take charge of our Art Department, and other new members there are Miss R. Hullick and Mr. R. Pratt. Mr. Ganderton came from Hawthorn Central School to strengthen the English Department. Mr. H. Bretherton has returned from retirement to help us solve our staffing problems. Mr. K. Masson and Mr. C. Young are new members of the Maths, and Science Departments. Mr. C. Hunt has come to us from Collingwood.
Mr. H. Slinger has moved into the Engineering Shop from Caulfield, and newcomers are Messrs. J. Pingiaro and M. Myers. The Carpentry Department has been strengthened by the coming of Mr. R. Spencer from Oakleigh, and Messrs F. Clark and M. Spencer. Reinforcements in the Plumbing Department are Messrs. D. Bohmer and G. Whittle. We are pleased to welcome new members of staff to Brighton and we trust that they will be happy with us.
There will not be quite so many changes next year, but we take this opportunity of congratulating Mr. A. Wilkinson on his promotion to Glenroy and wish him “good hunting.”
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MISS MARY J. KEANE.
MISS MARY J. KEANE.
Miss Mary J. Keane has been Head of the English and Social Studies Department at the Brighton Technical School for several years. Prior to her coming to Brighton she taught in primary, secondary and technical schools. From her wide experience she brought with her a firm belief that education should develop every aspect of a child’s personality.
Both in the teaching of her subjects and in the library she has striven to give the students a richer appreciation of literature, arts, and crafts. It is to Miss Keane that we owe the establishment of the library in its present, fine state. In the pursuit and realisation of her ideals she finds satisfaction and joy in teaching.
Both in the teaching of her subjects and in the library she has striven to give the students a richer appreciation of literature, arts, and crafts. It is to Miss Keane that we owe the establishment of the library in its present, fine state. In the pursuit and realisation of her ideals she finds satisfaction and joy in teaching.
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MR. ROBERT CAMPBELL.
MR. ROBERT CAMPBELL.
Mr. Robert Campbell was educated at the Ballarat School of Mines where he obtained the Diploma of Metallurgy. He was employed as a metallurgist by B.H.P. and gained further experience with the Standard Molybdenite Company at Everton and the Mt. Lyell Company in Tasmania. Turning to teaching, Mr. Campbell was for six years on the staff of Scotch College, Adelaide. He joined the Victorian Education Department in 1929 and held positions in several city and country schools. In 1944 Mr. Campbell was promoted to Brighton Technical School, where he has shown outstanding talents as a teacher and an administrator.
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RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
GIRLS’ RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, 1955.
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
GIRLS’ RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, 1955.
On behalf of the girls of the B.T.S. I should like to express my thanks to the religious instruction teachers of 1955 who have given up their valuable time each week to come and instruct the girls in what we consider a most valuable part of their education.
The instructors to whom we are indebted are : The Rev. W. Johnson, The Rev. Father G. Maltby, Mr. J. W. Allison, Mr. R. Brewer, Mr. H. W. Goldby and Mr. R. W. Goldby.
Dawn Martin, 4B.
The instructors to whom we are indebted are : The Rev. W. Johnson, The Rev. Father G. Maltby, Mr. J. W. Allison, Mr. R. Brewer, Mr. H. W. Goldby and Mr. R. W. Goldby.
Dawn Martin, 4B.
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
This year has brought some changes to our staff. Some have moved to other parts and others have come in to fill the vacancies. Over all, we believe, the work of religious instruction has been satisfactorily carried on and the past standard of efficiency maintained.
The unfailing courtesy and co-operation of the Principal, Headmaster and every member of the school staff is greatly appreciated. Our work is made easy and pleasant because of the fine moral tone that prevails throughout the whole school. Then, too, when there are evidences, and there have been, of keen interest and real appreciation, we feel that our work is worthwhile.
We look forward to continued happy associations with staff and students, and trust that in the coming year once again we shall be able to make our contribution to education on the moral and spiritual plane.
The unfailing courtesy and co-operation of the Principal, Headmaster and every member of the school staff is greatly appreciated. Our work is made easy and pleasant because of the fine moral tone that prevails throughout the whole school. Then, too, when there are evidences, and there have been, of keen interest and real appreciation, we feel that our work is worthwhile.
We look forward to continued happy associations with staff and students, and trust that in the coming year once again we shall be able to make our contribution to education on the moral and spiritual plane.
BOYS’ SCHOOL. LIBRARY, 1955.
Major additions to the library this year included fifteen new units of improved shelving, a vertical steel filing-cabinet for foolscap reports and press-cuttings, and a four-drawer unit for extensions to the catalogue. Well over two hundred volumes were added to the book stock, and a number of new periodicals added to the regular list. Periodicals and pamphlets have been reorganised to facilitate reference.
The volume of borrowings and the number of borrowers have increased substantially over 1954 figures. For their invaluable assistance in this work the
school is indebted to Peter Dight, Peter Nielsen, Reinis Evele, Ralph Wigg,
Ken Hutton, Bob Fenwick and Geoff. Butterworth.
The volume of borrowings and the number of borrowers have increased substantially over 1954 figures. For their invaluable assistance in this work the
school is indebted to Peter Dight, Peter Nielsen, Reinis Evele, Ralph Wigg,
Ken Hutton, Bob Fenwick and Geoff. Butterworth.
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BTS SOCIAL EFFORTS.
SOCIAL SERVICE – GIRLS’ SCHOOL, 1955.
BTS SOCIAL EFFORTS.
SOCIAL SERVICE – GIRLS’ SCHOOL, 1955.
This year the girls of the B.T.S. have obtained for the Social Service Fund the grand total of £108/10/-. This amount has been raised by voluntary giving and special efforts.
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE –
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
The aim of the Social Service League is : “For the Relief and Welfare of Children.”
The policy of the school is to donate the money raised by direct giving to institutions in the Brighton district, which cater for sick and needy children.
Weekly contributions are made by all forms, and by the beginning of November the total had reached £122/11/8.
In addition to this, a special and separate appeal launched for the benefit of flood victims realised £61. Contributions of clothing were also made. These were parcelled by the boys and sent along to the Flood Relief Depots.
During the year a cheque for £15 was sent to each of the following institutions : Melbourne Orphanage, Marillac House, Church of England Homes for Children, Children’s Hospital Convalescent Home, and Helping Hand Association. In each case a group of boys handed over the cheque and distributed sweets to the children. Further visits are proposed in the weeks following the examinations.
The section which has contributed most generously this year is 3E, whose contributions to date amount to £20. A Social Service Committee, which administers the affairs of the League, has been elected from 3E. The personnel of the Committee are Peter Bayley, Michael Ide, Barry Irons, Milton Lund, Robert Johnston and Gordon McGregor (secretary).
The policy of the school is to donate the money raised by direct giving to institutions in the Brighton district, which cater for sick and needy children.
Weekly contributions are made by all forms, and by the beginning of November the total had reached £122/11/8.
In addition to this, a special and separate appeal launched for the benefit of flood victims realised £61. Contributions of clothing were also made. These were parcelled by the boys and sent along to the Flood Relief Depots.
During the year a cheque for £15 was sent to each of the following institutions : Melbourne Orphanage, Marillac House, Church of England Homes for Children, Children’s Hospital Convalescent Home, and Helping Hand Association. In each case a group of boys handed over the cheque and distributed sweets to the children. Further visits are proposed in the weeks following the examinations.
The section which has contributed most generously this year is 3E, whose contributions to date amount to £20. A Social Service Committee, which administers the affairs of the League, has been elected from 3E. The personnel of the Committee are Peter Bayley, Michael Ide, Barry Irons, Milton Lund, Robert Johnston and Gordon McGregor (secretary).
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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
The school year has almost ended and I feel that this is a good time to consider what has been the purpose of your schooling. It is important to take some time off for reflection, whether you are about to leave the Brighton Technical School to take a job in industry or to go to another school, or whether you will return here next year.
We are told every day that this is the age of technologies and demands are made for much more technical education. Your School Council has joined with other bodies in requesting the Government to hasten the establishment of a University of Technology so that technical training and teaching may be vastly improved. More technical schools are built every year, so that more boys and girls can get some technical training and more apprentices be taught their trades.
But mere technical training is not the sole or even the most important aim of a technical school. Any school is a community, and the boys and girls comprising the community must learn to live in it as good citizens. Craftsmanship and scholarship can be worse than useless without citizenship, because they can be applied to base uses. A boy or girl who has learnt at school to be a good citizen will inevitably be as good a craftsman or a scholar as possible, because the good citizen will take pride in doing things well.
The School Council of which I have the honour to be President, is proud of the way you face life. Although from time to time the School Council has congratulated the Principal on the school’s scholastic successes, it is particularly proud of the way in which most of you take part in the school’s social services and with the success of the school prefect system, because it feels you are certain to grow into good citizens who will bring the school honour.
W. HAACK.
Mr. W. Haack, LL.B.
President School Council.
We are told every day that this is the age of technologies and demands are made for much more technical education. Your School Council has joined with other bodies in requesting the Government to hasten the establishment of a University of Technology so that technical training and teaching may be vastly improved. More technical schools are built every year, so that more boys and girls can get some technical training and more apprentices be taught their trades.
But mere technical training is not the sole or even the most important aim of a technical school. Any school is a community, and the boys and girls comprising the community must learn to live in it as good citizens. Craftsmanship and scholarship can be worse than useless without citizenship, because they can be applied to base uses. A boy or girl who has learnt at school to be a good citizen will inevitably be as good a craftsman or a scholar as possible, because the good citizen will take pride in doing things well.
The School Council of which I have the honour to be President, is proud of the way you face life. Although from time to time the School Council has congratulated the Principal on the school’s scholastic successes, it is particularly proud of the way in which most of you take part in the school’s social services and with the success of the school prefect system, because it feels you are certain to grow into good citizens who will bring the school honour.
W. HAACK.
Mr. W. Haack, LL.B.
President School Council.
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INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS.
INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS.
In the words of the Principal, Mr. M. Beresford, February 27 was “the most important day of the school year”, for, on that pleasant Tuesday, a great gathering assembled at the school to do honour to prefects who had been elected to office for 1956.
The girl prefects were Lynette Caddy (Head Prefect), Valerie Adams, Margaret Bachelor, Denise Bellow, Pamela Deidrick, Glenda Hodges, Margaret Mackay, Margaret Newton, Sandra Pitcher, Margaret Ristrom, and Norma Wells.
The boy prefects were David Hughes (Head Prefect), Ian Anderson, Graham Bailey, Andrew Benns, Dennis Berlowitz, David Collyer, Robert Cooper, Kingsley Culley, William Eckhardt, William Fagan, Gregory Hunt, Barry Munce, William Schleiger, Roger Stebbings, Graham Walker, Ralph Wigg and Alex Yates.
The girl prefects were Lynette Caddy (Head Prefect), Valerie Adams, Margaret Bachelor, Denise Bellow, Pamela Deidrick, Glenda Hodges, Margaret Mackay, Margaret Newton, Sandra Pitcher, Margaret Ristrom, and Norma Wells.
The boy prefects were David Hughes (Head Prefect), Ian Anderson, Graham Bailey, Andrew Benns, Dennis Berlowitz, David Collyer, Robert Cooper, Kingsley Culley, William Eckhardt, William Fagan, Gregory Hunt, Barry Munce, William Schleiger, Roger Stebbings, Graham Walker, Ralph Wigg and Alex Yates.
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THE SCHOOL SOCIAL.
THE SCHOOL SOCIAL.
A most enjoyable social was held at the Brighton Technical School Hall on the evening of June 22, 1956, for the advanced students, and was voted a great success by all who attended.
The students, both boys and girls, greatly appreciated the enthusiastic manner in which Mr. E. R. Allen (Master of Ceremonies), carried out his duties, ably supported by Miss M. J. Keane, Miss M. Mallet, Mrs. Latchford and Mrs. P. Penrose.
The hall was delightfully decorated with floral arrangements, capably arranged by Miss A. Johnson.
The excellent music provided by the orchestra, consisting of piano and drums, further enhanced the evening’s entertainment.
There were numerous games and dances at the social, which included “unwrapping the parcel,” “jump the mat,” “lucky spot” and progressive barn dances, fox trots, the American hat dance, elimination dance, and to conclude the happy night, the streamer dance.
A delicious supper provided by the tuck shop added further enjoyment to the splendid evening, and our only regret was that the evening passed too quickly, and it is hoped we have a similar function in the not too distant future.
NORMA WELLS. 4A.
The students, both boys and girls, greatly appreciated the enthusiastic manner in which Mr. E. R. Allen (Master of Ceremonies), carried out his duties, ably supported by Miss M. J. Keane, Miss M. Mallet, Mrs. Latchford and Mrs. P. Penrose.
The hall was delightfully decorated with floral arrangements, capably arranged by Miss A. Johnson.
The excellent music provided by the orchestra, consisting of piano and drums, further enhanced the evening’s entertainment.
There were numerous games and dances at the social, which included “unwrapping the parcel,” “jump the mat,” “lucky spot” and progressive barn dances, fox trots, the American hat dance, elimination dance, and to conclude the happy night, the streamer dance.
A delicious supper provided by the tuck shop added further enjoyment to the splendid evening, and our only regret was that the evening passed too quickly, and it is hoped we have a similar function in the not too distant future.
NORMA WELLS. 4A.
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INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
(One year, £10)
INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
(One year, £10)
Andersen, I. R. Culley, K. G.
Benns, A. E. Hughes, D. N.
Munce, B. R. Nisbet, K. C.
Bailey, G. J. Hunt, C. M. K.
Benns, A. E. Hughes, D. N.
Munce, B. R. Nisbet, K. C.
Bailey, G. J. Hunt, C. M. K.
MUNICIPAL SCHOLARSHPS.
Brighton : Downs, J., Pullar, A.
Moorabbin : Moir, J., White, A.
Moorabbin : Moir, J., White, A.
DUX OF FORM.
Fourth Year : Cerini, R. (Diploma Entrance); McPhee, P. (Trade Course).
Third Year : Anderson, I.
Second Year : Eckhardt, W.
First Year : Zidek, H.
Third Year : Anderson, I.
Second Year : Eckhardt, W.
First Year : Zidek, H.
SCHOLARSHIPS – JUNIOR FORMS
W. T. GRANT SCHOLARSHIP.
W. T. GRANT SCHOLARSHIP.
Benson, R. L. Cerini, D. W.
BENTLEIGH EAST MOTHERS’ CLUB SCHOLARSHIP.
Berlowitz, D.
Berlowitz, D.
TRADE AWARDS – CARPENTRY PRIZES.
W. S. GRANT SCHOLARSHIP.
O’Connor, M. J.
W. S. GRANT SCHOLARSHIP.
O’Connor, M. J.
TITAL PRIZES.
Grade I : March, J. Grade 2 : Avery, W.
WALKER PRIZE.
Grade 3 : Widdowson, R.
Grade 3 : Widdowson, R.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB.
The Photography Club was formed at the beginning of the year and is under the careful guidance of Mrs. Rothery and Miss Benton. Pam Dedrick acted as captain and Peggy Sonnberger accepted the responsibility of vice-captain; they both carried out their duties very well. During the year we had the privilege of being able to see the International Photography Exhibition at the Melbourne Town Hall, which the girls enjoyed immensely. We also had a bazaar and a photographic exhibition of our own to which the girls contributed. With the money made we bought a developing tank. We also saw coloured slides of the Antarctic, shown by Mr. Van Hullson, radio officer for the 1955-56 expedition. We wish to thank him for his services.
To Mrs. Rothery and Miss Benton we wish to extend our thanks for their help and guidance through the year.
PAM DEDRICK, 4B. LEADER.
To Mrs. Rothery and Miss Benton we wish to extend our thanks for their help and guidance through the year.
PAM DEDRICK, 4B. LEADER.