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August 2019

Back to Day August 8th saw a valiant band of ex-students face the weather forecast and assemble in the old Olver Assembly Hall for a very fine morning tea provided by the School (including the famed sausage rolls and scones and jam and cream).  The conversations were soon flowing to be followed by informative addresses by Principal Sue Harrap and the School Captains. A fine jazz music performance was enjoyed. Tours of the School, including the new Arts Building, followed as attendees gasped at the present extent of School buildings and complex of courtyards stretching out to what was remembered as the park. One ex-student had come all the way from the USA and another from Canberra. We were very pleased to have them join us.

The Ex-student Association sincerely thanks Principal Sue Harrap, Assistant Principal Jocelyn Hill and Executive Assistant Kate Challis for planning and organising the event.

Special Notice

Wales Street Primary School teacher of 1969, Ms Jan Thomas,  is organising a reunion of her Grade 3/4 Class for July 21^st 2019. If interested contact her on nevillejan99@hotmail.com

June 2019

It is pleasing to note that we now have an interim Committee for the NHS Ex-student Association.

President:                 Con Dinopoulos 1977

Vice President:        Dino Cellini 1978

Committee:              Trevor Rowe MBE 1930s

 Bill Mudford 1940s

 Andy Treadwell, Ken Cunningham, Bill Newell, Allan Wilcox 1955

 John Gowans 1959

 Jim Corbaleski 1989

Omar Hammoud 1992

Clare Gleghorn 1999

Riste Avramoski 2002.

Other interested ex-students should contact Kate Challis at the School challis.kate.e1@edumail.vic.gov.au

May 2019

Back to day 2019. This year the school is planning to invite members of the NHS Ex-Student Association to return to the School for morning tea in early August. The School has been waiting for the opening of the new building which houses the superb new Music facilities and will provide a tour for attendees to the morning tea. The mail out is being organised at present so please make a diary entry when the letter arrives.

NHS Ex-Student Association Interim Committee. It is time to formalize the Association by forming an Interim Committee of Management and the School calls for volunteers willing to help form such a committee to provide advice on alumni affairs and to help to promote membership growth. The demands are not expected to be too great as Gary Israel will continue as liaison officer helped along by Kate Challis from the School office. If interested or wanting further information contact Kate at challis.kate.e1@edumail.vic.gov.au

Bi-monthly lunch Class of 1959 will be held on June 4^th 2019 at Il Gambero, Lygon Street, Carlton. Contact John Gowans gowans.john@gmail.com

Turn Up for the Archives – recent acquisitions include the Speech Night Programs for 1944 and 1945 not previously held by the School. Allen White is thanked for these as they provide valuable details about the School in these years.

Ex-student Profile, John Seebeck, Class of 1956. John held the degree of Master of Science from Melbourne University, although, initially, he did not complete his degree and left for employment. Later he joined the Fisheries and Wildlife Department where his developing interest in Victorian/Australian wildlife saw him return to Melbourne Uni to study Zoology. He became a leading expert and researcher in understanding rare mammals. He was made a Fellow of the Australian Mammal Society as well as leading research into the Leadbeater Possum and the Eastern Barred Bandicoot. He was Manager of the Long Footed Potaroo Recovery Team. He has published numerous scholarly works and publications and is highly regarded in wildlife circles for his research and leadership in understanding and protecting rare wildlife. At School he was a keen hockey player. John certainly lived up to our motto, Meliora Sequamur!

March 2019

The Annual Reunion Class of 1955 will be held on Wednesday March 6^th 2019 at 12.30pm at the Peacock Hotel High Street Northcote. Contact Ken Cunningham for information on kcunning@ozemail.com.au

Passing of Alumni. Sadly there have been several deaths lately which the Association records with regret:

Sir William Cole passed away on January 8^th at 92 years of age. He attended NHS from 1934-1940. He served in the RAAF during WWII and later graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce First Honours from University of Melbourne. He became a Federal public servant of several Departments – Supply, International Monetary Fund in Washington, Bureau of Transport Economics, and, later, Finance. From 1978 to 1983 Sir William was Chairman of the Public Service Board. He was knighted by the Queen for his services to the nation.  The Association extends its deepest sympathy to Lady Cole and family.

Michael Cuthbert passed away in January after a long illness. He joined the staff in 1988 as a teacher of woodwork/ technology studies and art. For many years he served as a level coordinator of students in junior years and was highly regarded for his fairness in his dealings with the pupils and support of staff. Our sincere condolences are extended to his wife and family.

George Zafiropoulos completed his service as Head of School cleaning until 2002 having joined the cleaning staff in the late 1970s. He passed away in February of this year. George was a most reliable and hard working staff member who took great pride in his work. The superb surface of the Gymnasium floor was a tribute to his skills and watchful eye. The fine state of school facilities was very much due to his dedication. Condolences are extended to his wife Maria, son John and the family.

Victor Tsilemanis Class of 1960 passed away recently. He was a keen member of the School Football team and won the Football School Prize. He later played for Fitzroy Thirds and was turf keeper for Fitzroy Cricket Club. Vale Victor and sincere sympathy is extended to Victor’s family,

Meliora Sequamur