Hayley Berry

Shehani Fernando (OH 2010) and Maruthan were tickled pink with the birth of Shyla Mary Ramanan on 15 March 2024.  

Kristie Cyza (née Kakavoules) (OH 2014) and Jeremy Cyza announced the safe arrival of their baby girl, Lucy Magdalena Cyza, on 28 May 2024.  

Grace Parish (née Stanton) (OH 2017) and Darcy Parish welcomed their baby boy Tommy Leo Parish to the world on 13 July 2024.  

Courtney Nguyen (née Alexander) (OH 2011) and Kevin Nguyen were delighted to share the birth of their first beautiful baby, Zoe Susan Nguyen, on 22 July 2024. 

Massive congratulations to: 

Stephanie Karavasil (OH 2012) and Jordan Karantonis 

Tayler Kennedy (OH 2015) and Jake Nash 

Hayley Marlow (OH 2013) and Michael 

Andrew Creek OAM (OH 1961) 

James Douglas (OH 1970) 

John Guthrie (OH 1957) 

Adam Martin (OH 1983) 

Dean Nottle (OH 1970) 

Rodger Moore (OH 1962) 

Kenneth Allan (OH 1957) 

In 1970 Ken joined Victoria Police where he rose to the rank of Chief Inspector. He served in several roles including as a Detective and a Police prosecutor before retiring in 2001. Ken’s was a life well lived. 

It has been a wonderful 2024 season for the Old Haileyburians Amateur Football Club (OHAFC) culminating in our senior men’s amazing premiership and the 18th premiership for our football club. 

Last year we were extremely disappointed for our men’s football program to be relegated from the top division, Premier A, of the Victorian Amateur Football Association by one of the smallest margins in history. However, we reset, refocussed and our two clear goals in 2024 were to return to Premier A and win a premiership, both of which we achieved with a resounding 94-point win in the grand final.  

The premiership was an incredible achievement, not just for the team, but for our entire club, our supporters, volunteers, members, corporate partners and committee, and congratulations must go to our senior men’s coach, Daniel Ward, and every player who represented our senior men’s football side this year, for the resilience and determination they showed to bounce back after last season’s disappointment.  

Our U19 team had an outstanding season, reaching the Division 1 preliminary final which was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the group and the way they played for each other.   Our head coach, David Connell, showed great commitment to not only develop our young players on the field but also fostering a keen sense of sportsmanship and professionalism off the field, and he has played a key role in shaping the future of our club.

Congratulations to David Lappage, the head coach of our women’s football program, The Hearts, and all the young ladies who represented our team, for an incredible season despite facing some tough challenges in Division 1. It has been inspiring to see how they have come together as a team, supporting one another both on and off the field, and the bond and friendships formed is evident in everything they do. Their enthusiasm and energy are infectious, and it is clear that together they have laid the foundation for an exciting future and loads of fun and success awaits us.  

To the coaches of our reserves side, Jeremy Bourke and Andrew Bonwick, and all the players who represented our side this year, we are extremely proud of your efforts. Despite facing a lengthy list of injuries and players away at different times, the resilience and commitment have been nothing short of inspiring, as they give their all week in and week out, and proudly represent our club. We are focused on building depth, being competitive in every game we play, playing finals and chasing a premiership, and we are confident we will get there.  

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible physios, allied health assistants, volunteers, members, generous corporate partners, and our amazing committee for their contribution to our club once again this year. We cannot survive without you, and it is because of your unwavering support that we continue to grow, thrive and achieve our goals. Thank you. 

Our Club is on an exciting journey, guided by strong values and a great culture, and all our current and future players can be assured that at the OHAFC we care for each other, look out for each other and we always have each other’s backs. Commit to our great club and you can be assured a lifetime of fun, friendships, memories, networks and connections.  

We are excited about our future, and we can’t wait for season 2025. 

The Old Haileybury Cricket Club is looking forward to the 2024/25 season. The club will field two teams in the MCC Club XI Competition: one in division 1 and one in division 3. The club is delighted to welcome several new players as well as some returning players who have not played recently. Special thanks must go to Vinay Lakshman (2012), who is captain of the division 1 team, for his huge contribution to the club during the preseason. Players of all levels are welcome. It is not too late to play in the forthcoming season. 

The 2024 season for the OHA Aerobics Club has been our most successful to date. During the last week of August, all four of our OHA Aerobics teams competed at the FISAF National Championships on the Gold Coast. The OHA Club proudly brought home one gold medal, one bronze and two fifth place rankings.  

This year marked the OHA Aerobics Club’s debut in the International Section, when our team, Babylon, earned a gold medal for their outstanding performance in the International Petite Fitness Team Section. A special mention goes to Ashlyn, a current Year 10 Haileybury student, who stepped in to replace Olivia Jenkins after she broke her foot six weeks before the competition. Ashlyn’s incredible achievement at such a young age is a testament to her talent and determination. Although the World Championships have been cancelled this year, we remain hopeful to qualify in the 2025 season, with the event set to take place in Prague, Czech Republic. Jessie Curtain and Annabelle Stray claimed the bronze medal in the Adult National Pairs section — a remarkable achievement, especially after Olivia Jenkins was unable to compete with Jessie due to her injury.  

Additionally, our Adult National Fitness Team, One on One, and Tara Traficante both achieved fifth place in their respective sections. We are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work, determination and passion throughout the 2024 season. Their efforts were truly exceptional. We now begin our pre-season training for the 2025 season, with team selections taking place at the end of October. We are excited to see what the 2025 season brings and welcome those interested to join us for our preseason training.  

• Jessie Curtain (OH 2014) – Babylon and Adult Pairs 

• Olivia Jenkins (OH 2016) – Was part of both the Babylon and Adult Pairs teams but did not compete due to a broken foot 

• Ashlyn (Current Haileybury Year 10 student) – Filled in for Olivia Jenkins – amazing achievement!  

• Molly Back (OH 2015) – Adult National Fitness Team  

• Ash Stafford (OH 2016) – Adult National Fitness Team 

• Taylah Miranda (OH 2017) – Adult National Fitness Team  

• Emma Broadbent (OH 2019) – Adult National Fitness Team 

• Amy McCulloch (OH 2020) – Adult National Fitness Team 

• Sophie Taylor (OH 2021) – Adult National Fitness Team 

• Tara Traficante (OH 2022) – Adult National Fitness Team and Adult National Novice Singles  

Joining the OHA Lawn Bowls Club is a fabulous way to connect with alumni, current and former staff as well as Haileybury Society members. The club has achieved terrific success winning its first premiership in only its second year. Now in its fourth year, there are over 30 members, two teams, and an offering of competitive and social bowls. The membership is diverse, with males and females aged between 22–68. Training takes place on a Monday with competition on Tuesday evening. Join today via https://oha.org.au/oha-bowls-club/. 

An amazing winter season of hockey in our 58th year as a club ended with our Women’s Metro 1 South team as Premiers. They defeated Croydon Ranges 3–0 to regain their premiership title of 2019. It was a well-deserved result for a strong season, finishing with all 15 regular players competing in the Grand Final. They scored early and continued, with more hard work, to score another goal from a goal-mouth scramble, and finally, in the third quarter, the third goal was achieved from a nice penalty corner deflection. Congratulations to all players and a shout out to men’s player, Steve McIntyre, for his guidance and support as coach of the team. A great winning effort by all. 

It was a fine season for the men, finishing a solid eighth of ten teams, but competitive with the whole ladder. After a sluggish start to the season, the men found their groove and played an extremely solid middle and back-end of the season. We shared a belief that we were the ‘disruptors’ in the competition and had what was required to beat any team. Even in the last round of the season, playing eventual Premiers Cardinia Storm, the boys took it right up to them, causing panic on the bench for the opposition. 

Player milestones achieved this season:
Tate McFarlane – 300 games 

Shane McLaws – 150 games 

The 2024 season signalled the end of an era but also welcomed plenty of hope for the future prospects of the club with the continued development of our junior athletes.  

After a run of 33 consecutive years in the premier division of the APSOC competition, including nine premierships, the challenge of enduring season-long injuries to our top two ranked athletes, proved too much to overcome. Despite fighting it out and sitting above the drop with one race to go, we ended the season with the unfamiliar reality of relegation to division two for season 2025. 

Scott Peacock and Douglas Lee continued to lead the way as our most consistent performers this season, and the emergence of juniors Helen Peacock, Luke Peacock and Olsen Gasson was a bright light amongst the disappointment. 

As a club looking to grow and re-emerge as a force in the competition, for anyone with an interest in running, at any age or ability level, we would love to have you on board and involved in 2025.  

Please contact Andrew Scott for further details   

Ph: 0425 711 390  

Email: andrewscott2011@gmail.com 

The Tasmanian Chapter dinner at the Landscape Restaurant in Hobart commenced the back half of our 2024 event calendar. It was a wonderful occasion, and our alumni had a fantastic time catching up with each other while enjoying a delicious three-course dinner. One of the reasons we love hosting events is when we receive positive and unsolicited feedback: “The best part of the night was networking and reflecting on our experience of the School and how it has changed.”  

We had a fantastic time celebrating OHA Week at HRS in July. Senior School students enjoyed a range of interactive activities, including a silent disco, a photo booth, captivating presentations, and a variety of delicious food trucks. The day provided awareness of the OHA brand and demonstrated to our students that the Haileybury community will always be there for them.  

We concluded the day with a memorable chapter dinner, welcoming alumni living in Darwin along with senior staff from HRS. 

It was wonderful to see grandparents, parents, students and staff come together and celebrate their history at Haileybury. Families enjoyed a delicious breakfast, family portraits, beautiful music of our talented String Quartet, and a competitive fast paced kahoot on Haileybury’s history. 

The annual Sursum Corda Society gathering was held this year in the magnificent West Tower Suite at Sofitel Melbourne. It was a marvellous networking opportunity for CEOs, business owners and members of the Haileybury Society. With over 60 attendees joining us, the night was filled with inspiration and valuable connections. 

Thanks to our guest speakers: 

– Ghislaine Entwisle, Managing Director and leader in technology consulting and business performance improvement 

– Adam Beavis (OH 1993), CEO at Databricks 

– Jithma Beneragama (OH 1994), Strategic Advisor at Amazon Web Services 

Old Haileyburians thoroughly enjoyed connecting globally at the OHA London Event with Haileybury CEO | Principal Mr Derek Scott.  

Lamont’s Bishops House was an ideal venue to catch up with our Perth Chapter. Members enjoyed a delightful three-course dinner while catching up with fellow alumni. It was a beautiful evening filled with laughter, connection and great company. 

A massive thank you to the 120 players who participated in the annual OHA Golf Day at Southern Golf Club in challenging blustery conditions. 

Congratulations to Ben Murdoch (OH 2023), who won the Hattam-Metherall Trophy, and to our runner-up Jai Elcock (OH 2019). 

We also extend our applause to our winning group: Archie Barrie (OH 2023), Arthur Wernham (OH 2023), Ben Murdoch (OH 2023), and Cooper Ford (OH 2023). 

A special shout-out to Scott Doran (OH 1984) and Tim Doran (OH 1984) – Forty Years on winners, Mark Lockwood – Staff winner and Hayden (current student) – Best Young Player. 

We are incredibly grateful to Mercedes-Benz Berwick and KPA Lawyers for their generous sponsorship and to all the players for making it such a fabulous day. 

There was a fantastic turnout for the Class of 1989’s 35 year reunion at True  

South in Black Rock. It was a fabulous afternoon filled with laughter and nostalgia. Memories to cherish forever. 

Over 30 Haileyburians attended our second OHA and Foundation Archives event at Haileybury’s Jim Brown Centre in Keysborough. It was a journey through time as we showcased our extensive archives collection, and enjoyed captivating presentations, a guided school tour and a special morning tea and lunch. 

The Class of 2004 celebrated their milestone 20 year reunion at the magnificent City campus. Special thanks to current staff member Mr Philip Crowe for attending. Attendees thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting and reminiscing with one of their favourite teachers. 

Our graduates, young and old, living around Canberra joined together for a delicious dinner at The Wine Bar. It was terrific having four former students from HRS and three graduates from the Class of 2023 enjoy a fantastic opportunity to strengthen networks in the nation’s capital.  

The Sydney Chapter gathering was hosted by our amazing Sydney Chapter Ambassador, Giles Borten (OH 1985) and wife Nicole, at his stunning home. It was a fantastic opportunity for Old Haileyburians to reunite and relive special moments together.

The Class of 1974 thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting at their milestone 50 year reunion with a delightful morning tea and tour of the Keysborough campus before being formally welcomed into the Clark Club.  

What a marvellous afternoon the 14th annual Clark Club Luncheon was, celebrating the life of Brian ‘Weary’ Clark with those who had graduated more than 50 years ago. With 190 Old Haileyburians in attendance, it was particularly poignant as we paid tribute to Brian’s widow, Gweneth, who sadly passed away two weeks beforehand.  

One gentleman from the Class of 1962 offered the following:  

“Thank you for the work and energy you expended in ensuring such a wonderful event at Kingston Heath on Friday last. This was my first attendance at the Clark Club luncheon and won’t be my last — most impressed with the warmth of the welcome we received from all we encountered from the moment we entered the facility together with the mood of the whole of the attendees, very much what Haileybury is all about. It was pleasing to note the number of comments I received regarding the wearing of my 1962 blazer. It obviously brought back many memories.” 

Once a Haileyburian, always a Haileyburian. 

Please visit https://oha.org.au/events/ for the 2025 OHA Events Calendar. 

In his latest animation, Memoir of a Snail, Academy-Award winning writer and film-maker, Adam Elliot (OH 1989), continues to champion the misunderstood and life’s misfits. 

Adam Elliott sat in the theatre at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival earlier this year and nervously waited for the audience reaction to his latest film, Memoir of a Snail. It was the film’s world premiere and as the credits began to roll, the audience rose to their feet to applaud Adam’s story of Grace – a hoarder with a passion for snails. 

“The standing ovation was a real shock because we had no idea how the film was going to be received and animation fans can be very critical and analytical,” says Adam. 

“The film that premiered the night before got a standing ovation, deservedly so, and I thought ‘Gee, I’ve never had one of those. That would be nice!’ For everyone to stand in a thousand-seater audience was quite incredible. I didn’t know where to look! A lot of my crew were there and it was very emotional, rewarding and a huge relief.” 

Adam joined Haileybury’s Keysborough campus in Grade 6 and says his time at the school was ‘formative’. 

“I wouldn’t be doing this interview had I gone to another school. Haileybury gave me so many opportunities – from drama performances to doing the cartoons for the school magazine and I had wonderful art and drama teachers like Stewart Bell, Graham Bennett and Janet Strachan,” he recalls. 

“I knew from an early age that I wanted to do something creative with my life and I did Art and Drama to Year 12. I was terrible at sport and I was forced to play football and cricket, which I loathe! But so many facets of Haileybury gave me confidence and I felt supported and encouraged the whole time.” 

After graduating, Adam studied animation at the Victorian College of the Arts and discovered stop-motion – where handmade figures and props are meticulously moved and photographed one frame at a time to eventually create a seamless story on screen. 

Adam toiled away at his craft but became a household name in 2004 when he won the Oscar for best animated short film with Harvie Krumpet.  

“Until then, I’d made three short films all under 10-minutes long and they won prizes, but when Harvie won the Oscar, suddenly I lost my anonymity. I never thought it was possible for someone like myself to win an award like that and it completely changed my life,” he recalls. 

“It allowed me to make my first feature film but it was a hard act to follow. It made me feel a bit of a fraud and insecure and terrified that I wouldn’t be able to do it all again. So I tried not to think about awards and focused on writing the best script I could which resulted in Mary and Max. I work one film at a time and remember my Dad’s advice which was ‘make them laugh, make them cry.’ That’s my simple ambition with each film.” 

Adam’s latest film, Memoir of a Snail, follows that same ambition. It charts the challenges and tribulations of Grace Pudel, a lonely hoarder who collects ornamental snails and books. Separated from her twin, Gilbert, at a young age, Grace is then beset by anxiety and hardships. But life takes a welcome twist when she begins a lasting friendship with an elderly eccentric called Pinky whose lust for life is infectious. 

Sarah Snook, Jacki Weaver, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jacki Weaver, Eric Bana, Magda Szubanski, Tony Armstrong and Nick Cave all lend their voices to the stop-animation’s quirky characters. 

“The film is an amalgamation of a few people in my life – my mother is a mild hoarder and when my Dad passed away, he had three sheds full of stuff, so he was a bit of a collector, too. I’m fascinated by people who collect things they don’t need but attach sentimental value to them,” says Adam. 

“At the same time, I rediscovered some old notes from my journals about a friend of mine who was born with a cleft palate and I was going to make a short film about her because, as an adult, she became a very confident and extroverted person. However, as a child she was extremely shy and bullied and teased and I was interested in how she transformed herself. About 16 drafts later, these things merged together.” 

Adam writes from his home in the CBD and aims to write a page a day, which translates to about a minute of screentime. He is naturally drawn to creating characters like Harvie and Grace who aren’t natural heroes. 

“I’m more interested in people’s imperfections and in underdogs who are perceived as weird or eccentric but who learn to embrace their imperfections. I want the audience to put themselves in my characters’ shoes and to have empathy and to start to understand what it might be like to be born with a cleft palate or autism.  

“We all have a flaw we wished we didn’t have that we have to learn with. In Mary and Max I wrote the line ‘you’ve got to love your warts and all’ and I still believe that. There’s no point wasting time in feeling sorry for yourself and trying to fit in. We all have to embrace our weirdness.”