Hayley Berry

Matthew Pacholec (OH 2008) and Rhonda welcomed their beautiful ray of sunshine, Charlotte Deborah Rose Pacholec, into the world on 7 June 2024. 

Johnny Cassimaty (OH 2008) and Laura were delighted to share the birth of their bouncing baby boy, Lorenzo Carlos Cassimaty, on 8 January 2025. 

Tayler Kennedy (OH 2015) and Jake were tickled pink on the arrival of Peyton on 1 April 2025. 

Massive congratulations to: 

Former OHA Council member Grace Sutcliffe (OH 2015) and Sean Smith (OH 2015). 

Georgia Drover (OH 2009) and Dylan Walsh (OH 2010).  

Danielle Frawley (OH 2014) and Angus Brayshaw (OH 2013). 

Jamie Loizou-van Hoff (OH 2012) and Vasili. 

James Paul (OH 2010) and Sarah.  

Jordan Hurley (OH 2015) and Tara.  

In loving memory

Ian Walker (OH 1948) on 18 July 2023. 

Harry Quick (OH 1960) on 19 October 2024. 

Jamie Kirkpatrick AM (OH 1964) on 21 October 2024. 

Tom Poulton (OH 1966) on 12 January 2025. 

Bruce Neal OAM (Staff 1979–1999) on 14 January 2025.  

Blair Main (OH 1987) on 16 January 2025. 

John Coats (OH 1958) on 28 January 2025. 

Lynden “Skip” Russell Payne (OH 1971) on 28 January 2025. 

Aaron Groot (OH 2001) on 7 February 2025. 

Richard Cook (OH 1982) on 30 March 2025. 

Brett Steenholdt (OH 1989) on 27 April 2025. 

Roger MacCallum (OH 1962) on 1 May 2025. 

Bruce Coward (OH 1965) on 25 May 2025. 

Neil Plunket (OH 1966) on 30 May 2025. 

Geoffrey McGeary OAM (OH 1959) on 18 June 2025. 

‘Stay Connected’ is the official tagline of the OHA and it has been tremendous to bring so many joyous events to fruition this year. 

We were delighted to celebrate the OHA Generations Breakfast at the Berwick and Brighton campuses. We even had one family of three generations of Haileyburians attend. 

Alumni came together to fast-track their careers, expand their networks and gain invaluable insights.  

This insightful Property Lunch explored trends, opportunities and challenges in the residential construction and development sectors. 

Hosted by MunCorp and Jake Munday (OH 2004), a distinguished panel of speakers, including leading industry professionals and OHA alumni, alongside an economist, offered expert analysis on the year ahead. 

Former Haileybury School Captains from the 1960s through to 2024 joined current student leaders and members of Haileybury’s senior executive team to celebrate the legacy of leadership at Haileybury. It was a fabulous evening set at Haileybury City. 

The Haileybury Foundation also proudly unveiled a new scholarship, The Past School Captains Scholarship, empowering future leaders. To learn more please email foundation@haileybury.com.au.  

The annual Former Haileybury Cricketers afternoon was again a massive hit as our former cricket players immersed themselves in an afternoon of cricket, watching the Haileybury first XI take on Melbourne Grammar on the Rendall Oval. 

The Classes of 1980 and 1985 recently celebrated their 45-year and 40-year reunions. Both evenings were filled with laughter, nostalgia and heartfelt connections as classmates reminisced about their school days and caught up on life’s latest adventures.  

Congratulations to the Old Haileybury Cricket Club on winning the annual Sincock Cup trophy against a gallant Haileybury XI on the Rendall Oval. The official Sincock tally now sits at 17 wins for Old Haileybury and ten wins for Haileybury. 

This is a fitting tribute to the former School Captain, Russell Sincock (OH 1966) and his brother, the late Geoff Sincock (OH 1975), who valued sport, friendships and our wonderful network. 

Our Adelaide Chapter lunch at Bespoke Wine Bar and Kitchen was a fantastic gathering. Members enjoyed lunch overlooking the beautiful Adelaide Oval while reconnecting with fellow Haileyburians.  

The annual Ken Phillips Day was recently played on the Fisher Oval, and it was the perfect opportunity to showcase the growth and strength of the First XVIII and the Old Haileybury Football Club. The First XVIII clinched the cup and the win over the Under 19’s team in decisive fashion. With this win, they now lead the head-to-head with 15 wins to 13. 

Jill Phillips proudly presented the winning trophy to her grandson Joel, who was Captain of the School team for the game.  

Head First XIII Boys Football Coach and former Essendon champion, Matthew Lloyd, provided an update on the Haileybury Football program before the First XIII Boys match. The former players thoroughly enjoyed the lunch, reliving their glory days on the Rendall and Fisher Ovals while watching the 2024 Premiership decider against arch-rivals Brighton Grammar. 

It was a heartfelt evening of connection, culture and community at the OHA Tianjin Alumni Reunion in Melbourne. From shared stories to new friendships, the event brought together alumni and staff, past and present. 

We were thrilled to welcome back over 50 Haileyburians to the third OHA, Haileybury Foundation and Archives Morning Tea in the Jim Brown Centre at Keysborough. The event celebrated connection, history and community spirit. Guests were taken on a journey through Haileybury’s past with displays from the School’s extensive archives collection. To round out the morning, students led guests on a guided tour of the School, offering a glimpse into the life of Haileybury today. Their energy and pride in their school left a lasting impression.  

Our incredible young Old Haileyburians shared their valuable tips and tricks for thriving in Year 12, offering support and guidance to our Years 11 and 12 Girls. Thank you to Sanvi Arora (OH 2024), Ruby Lester (OH 2023), Charlotte Macaulay (OH 2024), Isabelle Nazaretian (OH 2024), Tilly Thomas (OH 2024) and OHA Councillors, Simge Ozkul (OH 2015) and Zara Scammell (OH 2022) for their generous contributions. 

Nearly 100 members of the Class of 2015 enjoyed a fabulous night celebrating their ten-year reunion at Valhalla. 

The Haileybury Rendall School Melbourne dinner, held at The Bank on Collins, was a memorable evening filled with warmth and connection. Hailey bury Rendall School alumni and staff, including Craig and Kerry Glass and Janeanne Lee came together to share stories, celebrate friendship and rekindle bonds. 

Over 120 alumni, guests and film enthusiasts attended an exclusive private screening of Memoir of a Snail with Academy Award winning animation writer and director, Adam Elliot (OH 1989). 

Following the screening, attendees were treated to an intimate and engaging Q&A with Adam, where he generously shared fascinating insights into the creative journey behind this remarkable film.  

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

Executive Director and Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Russell Davidson (OH 1986) 
russell.davidson@haileybury.com.au  
+61 3 9904 6140  

Development Office Operations Lead
Kylie Phillips 
kylie.phillips@haileybury.com.au   
+61 3 9904 6615  

Development Office Events Coordinator
Cristina Zannoni 
cristina.zannoni@haileybury.com.au 
+61 3 9904 6141  

Digital Engagement and Data Coordinator
James Green
james.green@haileybury.com.au 
+61 3 9904 6000 

President
Clayton Ford (OH 1991)  

Vice-President
James Kemper (OH 2012)  

Treasurer
Ian Clydesdale (OH 1977)  

Councillors
Pavneet Arneja (OH 2006)
Kiara Borgonha (OH 2021)
Cooper Ford (OH 2023)
Thomas Gale (OH 2024)
Vinay Lakshman (OH 2012)
Abbey Leys (OH 2018)
Brenton Loughnan (OH 2012)
William McCue (OH 2024)
Simge Ozkul (OH 2015)
Brad Petry (OH 2001)
Shankar Pillai (OH 2006)
Jenna Shepherd (OH 2010)
Billy Si (OH 2004) 

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The Old Haileyburians Association are community focused allies of the School, passionate in staying connected with alumni and the broader Haileybury community beyond the school years. Once a Haileyburian, always a Haileyburian.   

Staying Connected: physically, emotionally and virtually by caring for community beyond Haileybury.  

Supporting Dreams: through mentorship, networking and connection. 

Providing a Home: with a place of belonging and purpose giving meaning to like-minded members. 

Congratulations to Oscar on his incredible Formula 1 performance this year. Oscar continues to deliver near-flawless drives and calm demeanour under pressure. In 2025, Oscar has celebrated five victories in ten races, propelling him to the top of the driver championship standings

Photo credit: Jay Hirano / Shutterstock.com

Congratulations to Arnold on the release of his inspiring new book, The Promise: How an everyday hero made the impossible possible.

In November 2023, a landslide in Northern India trapped 41 workers in a tunnel. There was little hope for their survival until Arnold arrived. Arnold is a geologist, barrister, truck driver, tunnel expert and farmer and when he was called to the disaster site he made a promise. He promised that all the workers would be out of the tunnel safely by Christmas. Arnold kept that promise and became a hero to those men and their families. His remarkable story is now captured in his book.

Photo credit: News Corp

In May 2025 Mac triumphed in the Over 80 Division of the Byron Bay 2.2km Ocean Swim, adding yet another impressive title to his name. Not surprisingly, Mac has been dominating the Over 70s and Over 75s divisions for years. Although he commented he would much rather see Carlton win a Premiership.

Mac was Captain of the Swimming Team at Haileybury in 1958 and 1959. In the first year Haileybury entered the APS, he claimed victory in four swimming races. In 1959, he made the final of the 400m at the Australian Championships and placed an impressive sixth.

He swam competitively until he was 20, then made waves in the Australian Surf Championships at 30, ran marathons, and even made a comeback to the pool at 68. Now, he trains with a Masters squad three times a week, swimming a solid 2.5km each session.

Mac is a highly engaged member of the OHA. He is a regular at the Class of 1950’s Christmas lunch and the OHA Gold Coast Chapter dinners, where he has thoroughly enjoyed conversations with the younger alumni about his time at the School.

When he is not swimming, you can find Mac enjoying a round of golf or keeping busy as the Secretary of the Residents’ Committee at his retirement village.

We are so grateful for Mac’s generous support of the Haileybury Foundation Fighting Fifties Scholarship, and we admire his humility, sense of humour and his Bloods spirit.

The hallowed halls of the University of Cambridge await Economics student, Isabella Zhang (OH 2024), who is one of Haileybury’s latest graduates to continue her studies overseas. 

Since 1209, the University of Cambridge has educated some of the world’s greatest thinkers and innovators — from Sir Isaac Newton and pioneering computer scientist, Alan Turing, to Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Dame Emma Thompson and renowned primatologist, Dame Jane Goodall.  

The world’s third oldest university also beckons for Isabella, with the Haileybury graduate packing her bags to depart for the UK this year.  

Isabella will read Economics at Cambridge after being part of a growing cohort of female students who are choosing to study Economics at Haileybury. 

“I think my choice to study Economics has partly been influenced by the fact that I was born in Shanghai, which is a very commercial city, and my parents work in commerce,” says Isabella.  

“During COVID-19 I also started my own online business selling jade jewellery and that experience has helped me realise that the commercial world offers unlimited possibilities.” 

Isabella began buying and selling jade jewellery online when she was in Year 8 and she has continued to run her business, only pausing temporarily to prepare for her VCE examinations. The experience of buying and selling has given her real-world insights into business management, the production chain, balance sheets, marketing and labour relations. Isabella is committed to only working with ethical factories and ensuring that employees in the industry are safe from exploitation and unfair work practices. 

“I’m fascinated by jade because it is naturally formed, so each piece of jade jewellery is unique. I spent most of my pocket money buying different pieces and when I ran out of money, I decided to sell some pieces so I could buy new items. That’s when I realised there are quite good profits in jade and that I had the foundations of a business,” says Isabella. 

“I’ve learnt a lot about the jade industry and the commercial world, and that sparked my interest in studying economics.” 

Isabella, who joined Haileybury in Year 10, says the School has been instrumental in igniting her interest in economics and in helping her to achieve her dream of studying overseas.  

“Haileybury has been a significant part of my life — if I hadn’t studied there, I may not have got the results I needed to take me to Cambridge. I have amazing memories of the School and so many people supported me and helped me to achieve my best,” she says. 

As she prepares to settle into life in England, Isabella is already planning for the future and hopes to complete a post-graduate degree or find an internship in the world of economics.