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The Little Dragon Teach for Australia L-R TOSHA PATEL (2006), KRUTI PATEL (2003), JESS MACGOWAN (2004), STEVE LOFTHOUSE, SARAH PEET (2003) I always told myself that I would never be a teacher. Having grown up surrounded by my parents and their friends, who were teachers, teaching had never interested me and I wanted to branch out into something new. I studied geology and graduated at a time when there was a boom in the mining industry, so it was assumed that I would easily fi nd a well-paid job. After fi nishing my degree, instead of actually getting a job I decided to skip that natural progression and trotted off overseas for a year. This, of course, was when the GFC exploded in our faces. The job that I had lined up for my return fell through and I came back to Australia broke and jobless – and so began the hunt for work. I had been searching for about a month when I came across an ad in the paper for jobs at Scitech, Western Australia’s hands-on science centre with exhibitions, programs and services designed for people of all ages. The job was with Scitech’s outreach department, and promised travel all over WA taking science to the children in places like the Kimberley, Pilbara, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, remote aboriginal communities and also other less interesting places like Bunbury. The idea of travelling around the State for work appealed to me instantly (even if it was to Bunbury) and I thought that it would be fun to work at Scitech – but only for a year of course, just until the industry recovered enough to start recruiting again. Two years later, I am still at Scitech, and I love it. I have been to some amazing places and done some amazing things, all the while communicating my love of science in the most fun way possible – blowing bubbles and exploding things. I now coordinate the Outreach Early Childhood program, and have had amazing opportunities developing the program and building all sorts of crazy exhibits. Recently I organised a day-long photo shoot that saw 20 children under the age of 5 come through and model for 20 The Georgian | December 2010 an activity book that I am creating – who was it who said never work with children or animals? Scitech gave me a passion for education that I never expected, and I seriously considered applying to study for a Diploma of Education and getting into teaching. When I said this to a friend of mine, she told me about a program called Teach for Australia. This program, she said, takes enthusiastic and motivated university graduates with a passion for education, but no education qualifi cations, and sends them out to disadvantaged schools to teach in their fi eld. They pay our university fees and a salary while we are simultaneously teaching and studying. This sounded like the perfect opportunity for me, it ticked all the boxes as far as I was concerned – it provided me with a Diploma from Melbourne University; it put me into the classroom straight away(I didn’t have to wait); there is a fabulous support network and mentoring structure in place; it paid a salary AND uni fees so I didn’t have to live like a student again; and we would be placed into schools in disadvantaged areas. This last point might seem like a strange thing to consider a highlight, however, having travelled around the State and visited all sorts of different schools and educational institutions in all different settings and locations, I really wanted to get out there and make a difference in the places that need it the most. So I decided go for it, and submitted my application with about 30 seconds to spare (I’m not joking – it’s time stamped 11:59pm). After a rigorous interview process, I was accepted into the program as part of the 2011 cohort. After a short, but intensive stint in Melbourne to learn everything there is to know about teaching in 6 weeks, I will be heading out to Warrnambool, a town about 3.5 hours out of Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road. I will be there for 2 years, teaching secondary science, and hopefully putting my Scitech experience to good use by engaging with and motivating students to love Science as much as I do! SARA PEET (2003)
The Little Dragon Victorian Georgians learn of home and far away The VGs held another happy function on 1st October. Around twenty Georgians and partners gathered at a new venue, The Swiss Club, conveniently situated near the city centre. It is always difficult to somehow capture a little of the very busy lives of the thirty to fifty age group. It was pleasing that a number of new business attendees were able to join us. The luncheon was timed to coincide with a trip to the Eastern States by Warden John Inverarity. He gave us a comprehensive word and pictorial account of the extensive work entailed in fi rst repairing the damage from the severe hail storm over the College, and then the signifi cant additions to the structure raising the accommodation capacity to 210 residents. College has changed vastly from the days of the older Georgians but certainly for the better. It always was, but is now an even better place to not only practice an academic, but also learn more about life itself through those vital late teen, early twenties in a student’s life. Tim Richards (1982) accompanied by his wife, novelist Narelle Harris, followed John with a fascinating insight into the “Life of a Travel Writer.” As well as visiting almost every continent in the world, Tim told us something of he and Narelle’s lives while living Dates for your diary Thursday 16 December 2010 | 7pm Christmas Carol Service in the Chapel Friday 17 December 2010 | 7pm Christmas Carol Service in the Chapel Friday 24 December 2010 | 11pm Christmas Eve Midnight Mass in the Chapel Saturday 5 February 2011 | 5pm Georgian AGM at the College Tuesday 12 April 2011 Canberra Georgians St George’s Day Lunch Thursday 29 September 2011 | 9.15am UWA Friends of the Grounds tour of the garden at St George’s College in Poland soon after the Wall came down. We certainly have some very interesting and capable members in our ranks. While Tim told us of many good times in their lives he spoke also of the signifi cant challenges one encounters in the life of a travel writer. The formal side of the luncheon closed with an account by Ted Mouritz (1955) of the progress of the Victorian Georgians Travel Prize. Three participants to date have visited Victoria in connection with this award. While each has valued their visit, VGs feel that the terms of the prize need to be reviewed further so that VGs can be more involved, other than just contributing money. And further participants can learn more of what is available in this state in our efforts to help them per medium of this prize. (Ted has since held a further review and will be contacting VGs and the College directly, to advise certain recommendations). While most business attendees at the luncheon slipped away around 2.00pm, the rest stayed till after three testifying to the good fellowship enjoyed on top of the excellent Swiss menu of an hour or so before. Many expressed their satisfaction with the venue and it is likely we will meet their again. Our next function is an after work drinks gathering in the rooms of Sir Rod Eddington (1968) on 2 December. George Lefroy (1960) P 03 9867 2115 is organising this with Rod and Georgians will be contacted directly with specifi c details. Looking forward to seeing all who can attend on 2 December, and the compliments of the season to all others. BOB LESCHEN (1951) The Georgian | December 2010 21
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