Chapter 9. The Nineties

TEACHING STAFF - JULY 1992

• KH - MRS A HEWSON
• 1S - MRS I STODDART
• 2R - MISS K ROSSITER
• 2/3K - MS D KING
• 3/4C - MRS M CHANDLER
• 4/5P - MRS N PURCELL
• 4/5/6K - MS J KNOTT
• 5/6C - MRS K CAMPBELL
• 5/6M - MR F McKENNY

All of Year 6 (1992) were asked two questions:
1. What do you remember best about your years at Beverly Hills Public School?
2. What do you think you will be when you leave school altogether? Why?

Here are the responses...

The first day when I went to kindergarten I met my first friend Angela Tam. The amazing thing is we're still friends.
A model. I'm nearly twelve years old and on Friday 24 July I'm getting modelling photos taken, so I have 50-50 chance to become a model. (Samantha Hosking 5/6 M)

I remember bicycle safety day in 1990 the most. It was a very fun day and I will probably always remember it.
When I grow up I would like to be a marine biologist because I love animals especially marine mammals and I think it would be exciting and interesting to work with them. (Lisa Gatehouse 5/6 M)

When I was in fourth grade and was teased a teacher from B.H.P.S comforted me.
A pharmacist. Because my father is one and I have seen him work and would like to be one myself when I grow up. (Elizabeth Tiflides 5/6 M)

The thing I will always remember is the friends I've had over the years at my primary school.
I would like to be a fashion designer because I think it would be a career I would like to do. (Louise Hoggett 5/6 M)

I remember camp in 1991 when I was in 5th grade. The sports there were fun.
I think I will be a mechanic because I am interested in cars and motorbikes. (Pieter de Gunst 5/6 M)

The time I was elected "School Vice Captain".
I don't really know. Whatever I am I know I will be good at it because of the things I have learnt at Beverly Hills. (Jeffrey Tyler 5/6M)

I remember best of all the Athletics Carnivals because I won lots of ribbons. I was in Sturt and they won the swimming carnival in 1991.
I want to be a soldier because I like shooting guns. I would like to be a mechanic as well because I like building things. (Adam Peacock 4/5/6K)

The Athletics carnival, the Swimming carnival and the Cross Country run.
I'd like to be either a vet or park ranger because I like animals or I'd like to be a secretary because I like English and Spelling (Joanne McLuckie 4/5/6K)

When new kids came to our school.
I think I'd like to be an actress because I love watching television and I've always thought it would be fun if everyone knew my name. (Glenda Tam 4/5/6K)

All of the friends I have made.
I think I will be a cook because I like to cook food especially chinese. (Trevor Ko 4/5/6K)

The teachers (except a few), how Miss Lochland used to make fun of Mrs White.
A poor person because there is a recession and I predict it will go on for 30 years. (Benjamin Hermann 4/5/6K)

When we changed principals from a lady to a man principal and how it changed so very sudden.
I would like to be an accountant or a secretary because I like Maths and I like typing and I like to experience how it feels. (Stella Michaels 4/5/6K)

The change of teachers each year because they were nice.
I don't know what I am going to be at this stage. (Shaune Caban 4/5/6K)

When I first came to BHPS, everyone was so friendly. the teachers were very helpful and very kind to me. Some of my friends showed me around the school.
I think I will be a doctor... because of all the things I know, mostly because I have the skills for the job... I love healing other people. (Nadine Haidar 5/6M)

The teachers are kind, they always help us to improve our classwork.
I wish that I will be a composer because I like music very much and my parents work for a music company in Australia. (Kenny Yip 5/6M)

Being selected as house and class captain.
I want to own a sport store because I like playing most sports. (Dylan O'Brien 5/6M)

Helping my teacher and friends.
I think I will be a librarian... I like to help readers find their reference books for their research. Being a good librarian is very interesting because I can find a variety of books on the shelves. (Linda Loh 5/6M)

When I first came to this school in Year 4, I didn't know one single person, but not even in one week, I made a lot of friends. This year is going to be my last year and I feel very proud to be in the Centenary year.
An illustrator of book covers, picture books, or other things that related to art or craft. (Edith Tse 5/6M)

When 4/5/6K had a French luncheon, my friend Bianca gave me a try of some snails. That night I felt sick!
I would like to be a chef because I like cooking and making sandwiches at home for my Dad. It's interesting and exciting to do new things. (Afroditi Hourmas 5/6M)

Well I will never forget the day I was elected school captain.
I'm not sure but I'd like to be a fashion designer and model my own clothes... because you can start new fashions and look good in them as well, also you can do two jobs at the same time. (Angela Teh 5/6M)

The Year 6 farewell dance held last year.
An airline steward because you get to meet more people and travel around the world. (Justin Hampson 5/6M)

I remember when I was told I was school captain. I remember when I was told I was on detention for 168 days.
I want to be an Optometrist because you get to meet lots of people and make good money. (Ben Thompson 4/5/6K)

I remember rising early to the sunrise and abseiling at last year's camp. Also the sixth grade farewell and handling chickens in 4th grade.
A Marine Biologist or a Maternity doctor because I love sea animals and babies. (Peita Savage 5/6C)

I remember best of all the different fund raisers and excursions.
I want to be a doctor (Kim Collas 5/6C)

When I was awarded Aussie of the month, peersupport, excursion to the Earth Exchange, Theatre, Education medal, opening of the canteen, Mrs Evans, Mrs White and Behaviour badge.
Studying to be a doctor so I can help people. (Ranya Elgammal 5/6C)

In 1988 when we got the Education medal and excursion to the Earth Exchange.
Pilot. (Pakho Leung 5/6C)

Teddy Bears Picnic, Cooking lessons in old building, Easter Hat Parade, Year 2 Olympathon, camp, Gold day, 1988 Education Medal, the Earth Exchange excursion, "Hating Alison Ashley" excursion, peer support, the opening of the canteen, Mrs Evans leaving. (Neisha Cater 5/6C)

I liked making biscuits with things on them.
I would like to be a doctor so I can help people. (Jenney Girgis 5/6C)

I remember bike day, the school picnic, to have the experience of being a peer support leader and Point Wolstoncroft camp.
A zoo keeper or a ranger (Emma Lawless 5/6C)

I haven't been at BHPS for long but the things I enjoyed were peer support and the excursions especially "Hating Alison".
A pilot because I like aeroplanes or a detective because I like knowing about lots of stuff. (Abud Hussein 5/6C)

I enjoyed the swimming carnival at the start of the year.
I would like to be a hostess on a plane or work in a video store. (Rania Ditsas 5/6C)

Gold day because it showed everybody involved how the pioneers lived with only a few belongings and food.
A stockbroker because I like taking a risk and I think it's a rewarding job. (Brenton Barker 5/6C)

I remember playing soccer with my friends in the school playground on Fridays. (Ali Dennaoui 5/6C)

I like BHPS because it keeps me fit and it is fun.
I would like to become a basketball player because I enjoy the game or I would like to be a stuntman. (James Kalandranis 5/6C)

Every Friday I really enjoy P.S.S.A., the Teddy Bears' picnic and the Walkathon every year.
I wish to be a shopkeeper so I could take after my family or an accountant so I could get a whole lot of money. (Juliana Fong 5/6C)

When we hatched chickens in fourth grade, the school fete, the mini Olympics and the camp was great too.
I would love to be a solo artist (singer and dancer) or a cartoonist because it is a hobby of mine and I always enjoy it. (Tamika Williams 5/6C)

"Hating Alison Ashley".
A scientist because I like to learn about electronics and space and chemicals. (Christopher Watson 5/6C)

I remember going to two district cross-countries and getting an award on speech day at the end of the year.
I think I will be a professional dancer or an artist because I like dancing and drawing.(Kerrin Leoni 4/5/6K)

I remember all my friends and classes I've been in. My best class was 5/6Gold in 1991 and my teacher was Ms Knott.
I think I'll be a fashion designer and an Australian surfer because I like sewing and I like the beach and waves. (Bianca Hemopo 4/5/6K)

I mostly remember the Athletics carnivals and the swimming carnivals. I also remember being a library monitor.
I think I would like to be a teacher because I can handle children very well and also because I have been a peer support leader. (Olivia Farmer 4/5/6K)

When we first started soccer. Beverly Hills would have to be the best school I have gone to.
I really want to be a vet or a carpenter when I leave school. I would miss this school but that is life. (Konrad Hatzigeorgiou 5/6M)

When we started soccer. You go away from school and play other schools.
A carpenter because you build things and fix things and get paid a lot of money. (Martin Dagg 5/6M)

When we went to camp we weren't allowed to have lollies because of the rats. Miss Gerrogiannis had chocolates and had them taken off her.
I want to be a pilot because I like flying and if I went on a holiday I would not have to pay as much as I normally would have to. (Brendan Shirlaw 5/6M)

It was in 1989, the little Olympics for senior and primary. I was in Parks and we won. Our score was 360, the lowest score was 270 and it was Wentworth who held the title.
A chemical engineer because I have had over ten science and chemistry sets throughout my twelve years of living. (Erik Stewart 5/6M)

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NAMES & DATES...

Head of School	Date Appointed

Opened as Hurstville West Public School 4.1892

Mr William Crawford	4.1892
Mr James Massey	10.1906
Mr Percy L Kable	9.1911

Name changed to Dumbleton 9.1915

Mr Patrick Bennett	5.1917
Mr Francis Grainger	1.1924
Mr Josiah Gettens	5.1925
Mr Martin Gibbons	3.1937
Mr Thomas Bryant	11.1939

Name changed to Beverly Hills 11.1940

Mr William A McKee	1.1952
Mr Norman Austin	5.1962
Mr Clifford Winning	1.1968
Mr Clifford Chaffer	1.1970
Mr John Hilton McInerney	1.1975
Mr Milton R Mercer	1.1984
Mrs Rae White	1.1985
Mr Dennis George Jowett	2.1988

Known Teachers (other than Heads)	One Date When at the School
Miss Gertrude Rembert (pupil teacher)	6.1892
Miss Mary McKee (pupil teacher)	4.1895
Mr Louis Franharn Latter	12.1895
Miss L Hyland	9.1896
Miss Alice M Crawford	7.1896
Mr Fred C Derham (pupil teacher)	3.1896
Miss Katie Bergin	3.1897
Miss Mary O Hereward	5.1897
Miss Mary Sinclair	7.1898
Mr Augustus Fletcher (pupil teacher)	2.1898
Miss Annie T M Jones (assistant)	9.1901
Mr Thomas Wright (pupil teacher)	4.1900
Mr Albert Naylor (pupil teacher)	5.1902
Miss Sarah Hogarth	3.1903
Mr Sydney Kennedy	6.1904
Mr Fred Allen	9.1904
Mr Robert A Patrick	4.1906
Mr William M Bennetts	1.1907
Miss Annie Jones (pupil teacher)	11.1907
Miss Annie Watts	11.1907
Mr Noel Heuston (pupil teacher)	6.1908
Miss Florence A Wilson	8.1909
Mr Samuel M Lewis	9.1910
Mr Arthur Fuller	10.1910
Miss Mabel Mallitt	8.1911
Miss Kathleen M Legg	10.1911
Miss Ada Keith	11.1911
Miss Edith Marv McNeill	11.1912
Miss Constance M Pugh	6.1913
Miss Nicholson	4.1913
Mr William H Miller	7.1913
Miss Lillian Gray	3.1914
Mr Gerald F Wilson	12.1914
Miss Lulu Christie	11.1915
Miss B Currie	11.1915
Miss Kathleen Deasey	11.1916
Miss Ellen (Nellie) Bright (Taylor)	12.1916
Miss Margaret Lyons	2.1917
Miss Mary Madden	5.1917
Miss Linda Eggins	7.1917
Miss Ivy Carnell	11.1917
Mr Wilson	1917
Mrs Madeline Everett	1.1918
Miss Jean Churchill	3.1918
Miss Mona Moriaty	3.1918
Mrs Amy Gilchrist	3.1918
Miss Alberta M Bersten	2.1918
Miss Annie Walker	7.1918
Miss Mary Kate Heney	8.1918
Mr Isiah Chaseling	1.1918
Mr Smith	2.1918
Mr John Sullivan	4.1918
Mrs L Hayton	4.1918
Mrs Mary E Davis	9.1918
Mr James Pearson	9.1918
Miss Ellis	6.1919
Mrs Florence H Gibson	6.1919
Mrs Maude Annie Gollan	9.1919
Miss Ida Burke	10.1919
Miss Mary E Duffy	7.1920
Mr Chiplin	7.1920
Mrs Edith Lord (sewing teacher)	5.1920
Mr Kenneth J Hart	5.1921
Mrs Ethel Clark	6.1921
Miss Elfleda K Prior	11.1921
Mrs Elizabeth Cook (sewing )	11.1921
Miss Ada Strudwick (temporary )	3.1922
Mr Ernest William Smith	6.1922
Miss Margaret Gardiner	8.1922
Miss Minnie J Power	8.1922
Miss Mary N Davies	9.1922
Miss Una Nott	10.1923
Miss Florence Martin (sewing )	11.1923
Miss Barbara Grieve	2.1923
Mr Robert George Harden	3.1923
Mr William Landrey	2.1924
Miss Jane Barry	3.1924
Miss Nancy Agnes MacDonald	4.1925
Mrs Olive Booth	8.1925
Miss C E Price	5.1927
Mr George Herbert Kirkpatrick	10.1927
Miss Polly McArthur Harris	11.1927
Miss Alice May Biggs	5.1928
Mrs E Robinson	7.1928
Mr Gilbert W Hay	8.1928
Mrs E A Taylor (temp. assist.)	2.1929
Miss Eileen Hitchenson	5.1929
Miss Alice McGinty	6.1929
Miss Heather Veness	6.1929
Miss E Douglas	7.1929
Miss Neale F McKinnon	9.1931
Miss D Freeguard (Walker)	10.1931
Miss Olive Masters	11.1931
Mrs A Court (sewing teacher)	5.1931
Miss Ada C Rennie	6.1932
Mrs Mary Gladys Loomes	6.1932
Miss Alice Lillian McCoughtry	12.1932
Mrs J I Atherton	7.1933
Mr Timothy O'Brien	8.1933
Mr Eric B Dandie	8.1934
Miss Florence M Smith	12.1934
Miss Mary Margaret O'Sullivan	7.1934
Mr William Douglas Piper	10.1936
Miss Jean L Gordon	4.1937
Mr Arthur N Morris	4.1937
Miss Strong	2.1938
Miss Mabel G Toynton	12.1941
Miss Norma Cook	12.1941
Mr Samuel Leonard	12.1941
Mr John McKinven	12.1941
Miss Hilda Holmes Tate	6.1945
Mrs Elaine Brewer	6. 1945
Mrs Linda Mahoney	6.1945
Mrs Nita Hardy	6.1945
Mrs Meta M Charlesworth	6.1945
Miss Ethel Boundy	12.1952
Miss Dorothy Lord	10.1956

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THE MAGAZINE COMMITTEE

What is a centenary without a magazine to record the history and the celebrations of the centenary itself? I volunteered to be on the committee and under the coordinating hand of Janet Everett we had initial meetings early in 1991. Preliminary contacts were made with past students and teachers for photos, memorabilia and stories etc. that could be published. We were also told that the official history written by the Department of Education would be ready in early 1992. Things were going smoothly until Janet, our hard working coordinator, moved house to Wagga with her family.

The coordination fell into my reluctant lap. It has turned out to be a busier than normal year with family health problems and a never ending barrage of assignments from a course I am doing at present. But with the support of our hard working committee -all busy people themselves, it all managed to come together. We decided to divide the work load and be responsible for each section. The committee consisted of Ted, Margaret, Karen, Betty and myself but there were others who took on responsibility for parts of the magazine.

• Ted Parker (ex-student) took on the "History of the Beverly Hills Area" and the 1920s which is the period he attended the school.
• Betty De Gunst (parent) used the official school history and other contributions by ex-students for "The Early Years".
• Margaret Chandler (teacher) adopted the 1950s because that was when her husband attended the school.
• Karen Ryce (nee Butler) attended the school in the 1960s and had to write that section from scratch as there was no official history written for that period.
• Lois Walker (ex-Infants' Mistress) compiled the 1970s as she was a teacher at BHPS at the time.
• Jodie Gatehouse and Dina Sotiraliis (ex-students) had to squeeze-in writing the 1980s section while studying for their H.S.C.
• Kay Campbell and Deborah King (teachers) compiled the 1990s as this was their first contact with the school.
• Jan Steinfurth and Robyn Collas (parents) wrote the section on the parents' associations through their long period of involvement with the school.
• Garry Shewan (ex-student) compiled the 1940s from his own recollections with reference to the official history.

So thank you all, especially to my wife, Leonie, who typed many pages into the computer in her "spare time". I am sure the magazine will be something to be proud of and that it will add to the continuing history of Beverly Hills Public School.

Vincent Lagana (parent)
Editor

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