Memories about school life
Here are an assortment of memories associated with Telopea Park High School.
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First level maths
Tony Rossiter was one of only nine students doing First Level mathematics in a class taken by Maths Master 'Mad' Mick March! read on... |
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Rowing memories
Rod Cooper recalls training and competing with the school's rowing squad, the 'Head of the Lake', and travelling to Sydney with the rowing four. read on... |
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Science competitions
Coming to Telopea in 1966 Tony Rossiter had an avid interest in science, so he sought out others with similar leanings. read on... |
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The 5E2 PAR SROWND
In Fifth Form Karl Chamberlain continued his satirical commentary on life at high school. read on... |
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Playing soccer at Telopea
"Do you play soccer?" . . . "I want to start a soccer team at this school, will you help me?" This was like music to my ears even though I was having difficulty calling 'football' soccer! read on... |
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The Wyndham Scheme
Prior to 1967 students completed five years of high school and sat for the School Leaving Certificate. Our year was among the first group of students to complete six years of high school and sit a new examination, the Higher School Certificate. We were dubbed the Wyndham Guinea Pigs. read on... |
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Telopea's mystery painting
The origins of the large painting that hangs above the stairwell near the current Arts and Technology departments or what was the boys locker area in 1967 has been a mystery until research by Esther Davies revealed the story. read on... |
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Footy with Phil
Geoff Kingston recalls playing rugby with Phil McAppion... "Off the field Phil was laidback. On the field, though, he underwent some kind of Jekyll-and Hyde transformation." read on... |
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A marathon swim of Lake Burley Griffin
Alan Towill could swim a length of the Manuka Pool faster than anyone but could he swim the length of Lake Burley Griffin? read on... |
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The 'Gold Pass' controversy
The boys lit up, the newspapers had a field day, cartoonists excercised their wit but parents didn't object to the issuing of a piece of gold cardboard to sixth formers. What was it all about? read on... |
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Pranks, mischief and lots more John Bates presents an entertaining reflection on life at school, school subjects, teachers, fellow pupils, adventures with friends, life after school, study, work and family. read on... |
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'The Final Fling' It was somewhat bizarre to see a group of tuxedo clad boys digging a hole and filling it with quick-setting concrete. read on... |
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Reflections A poem by Leonie Gladwin |
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Letter from Alec J McPherson Former Headmaster Alec McPherson sent a letter to his former students attending the 1997 reunion. Read what he had to say about the Wyndham Scheme, finding suitable teachers, the changing attitude of students, his career after Telopea and his personal hopes for the future. read on... |
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The School Song
We pledge to thee, Telopea, our loyalty forever, |
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A funny story — perhaps? Janet Thompson wrote B+ essays every time! She tells of her frustration with this and in finding her former teacher marking in the same manner many years later. read on... |
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The 3A Advertiser To serve 3A, and through it all Third Year — excerpts from the pen of The 3A Advertiser's editor Karlos Chilblaine. read on... |
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1967 — the year that was What was happening in music, sport, movies, politics, the world, and more in 1967. read on... |
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