| NAME |
YEARS AT BHS |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
AREA OF ACHIEVEMENT |
COMMENTS |
| Bourke,
Mathew |
1992- 1994 |
Dip. in Human Resource Management |
Australian Defence Force |
“I believe that the great focus on sporting activities and the
well-balanced curriculum was what assisted me with my career in the Army." |
| Clifford, Peter |
1971-1977 |
HSC |
Cricket - Right Hand Batsman
Represented NSW and Queensland Sheffield Shield teams. |
"Attending Bellingen High enabled me to meet my childhood sweetheart.
I could learn the basics of cricket with my father as mentor in a loving
family. " |
| Doyle, Colin |
1984-1989 |
B.Sc.(Hons.) Chemistry UNSW
Two years in Chemistry Dept at University of Brit. Columbia.
Ph.D.Stanford University, USA. |
Chemistry and Environmental science |
"Bellingen High left me well prepared to continue my academic studies,
but more importantly it encouraged me to learn, and to experience the
world." |
| Fuller, Ben |
1989-1994 |
Bachelor of Information Science
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer |
Computing |
My 6 years at Bellingen High were some of the most enjoyable of my life.
Sport was my main area of interest at school and we were very lucky to
have some great facilities and coaches available to us. |
| Harradine, Angie |
1990-1995 |
Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management), UWS |
Tourism |
"BHS gave me the chance to explore not only my academic side but
also my ambitious athletic side.
I found that the teachers at BHS were very supportive of my academic and
sporting pursuits." |
| Harvey, Michelle |
1977 - 1982 |
Bachelor of Financial Administration (UNE) |
Brand Strategy and Advertising |
“A rigorous and competitive academic environment (or my year certainly
was!) staffed by committed and passionate teachers who had a genuine respect
for the ability and maturity of the students they taught.” |
| Hooper, Grant |
1982-1987 |
B. of Economics (Mac Uni)
B. of Law 1st Class Hons.
Master of Laws (Syd Uni) |
Law |
"Bellingen High was a great part of my life. It provided a well
balanced education. Not only did it provide the facilities to achieve
academically, but it provided an environment in which sport and friendships
were encouraged." |
| Krebs, Heidi |
|
|
Company Director of Cablex Pty. Ltd.
Company Director Nature’s Baby Pty Ltd. |
I have formed close lifetime friendships with three women who also
attended BHS. These friendships are priceless. |
| Lloyd, Jane |
1977 - 1982 |
B. Town Planning (Hons) UNSW,
MBA 2000 |
Property Development
Asset and Development Manager with Deutsche Bank |
“There were only 295 students in years 7-12 when I first started
high school in 1977. By virtue of the school’s size we did not have
a great range of subjects, however this did mean we had relatively small
class sizes which gave us great access to our teachers. We all knew the
basics and we learnt to think for ourselves." |
| McLachlan, James |
1972-1977 |
BSc (UNSW),
LLB (UNSW), (Awarded University Medal for First in Graduating Year)
Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholar
LLM Hons. (Cantab) Sir William McNair Prize for Law) |
1984-85 Associate to the Chief Justice of Aust.
1992-94 General Counsel - Nine Network Aust.
1994-date General Counsel for Publishing and Broadcasting Limited
1998-date CEO, PBL Enterprises |
Attending a comparatively small school like Bellingen High School enabled
the development of deep friendships with classmates, an ease of relationship
with teachers, and exposure to some brilliant, caring teachers including
in particular Wayne Parks and Barry Hopkins. |
| Molloy, Adam |
1988-1993 |
HSC |
Defence Force |
“I really enjoyed my time at Bellingen High where I met a lot
of interesting people and gained a few great friends." |
| Murphy, Brad |
1986-1991 |
B. Ed (Science) Hons
Jones Medal & Science Dept Prize for highest results in final yr of
degree.
Master of Astronomy with Distinction |
Teacher of Science, Physics and Philosophy |
I have very fond memories of this school in terms of my interaction
with fellow students as well as teachers. I found it to be a positive
learning environment. In particular Mr Lynch was an inspiration to me
both as my Geography teacher & my youth group leader. |
| Nealand, James |
1991- 1996 |
B. Engineering, Electrical (Hons. 1st Class)
UWS, Studying Ph.D. at RMIT |
Electrical engineering
(Voice Recognition) |
Bellingen is a great place to learn not only in terms of its open space
and environment, but also its friendly, helpful and encouraging staff.
|
| Osland, Ken |
1964 - 1969 |
Management degree |
Deputy Shire Clerk at Cooma
Joined Rio Tinto and has worked at Weipa, Brisbane, Borneo and South Africa. |
Great years with fond memories of sporting activities and friendships
with people whom you never forget. |
| Rampling, Peter Norman |
1971-1975 |
B. Fin. Ad (UNE),
M. Ec (UNE),
PHD Candidate (UC) |
Lecturer (Accounting)
Canberra University |
"I don't think I could have received a better education
at any other school than Bellingen High, Public or Private." |
| Rees, Kelly |
1981-1986 |
B.Com LL B (UNSW) LL M Hons. (Cantab) |
Barrister
World Universities Debating Champion |
“Studying in the Bellingen community meant that I knew my teachers
and fellow students really well, which made it an easier environment to
work in.”
NB. Kelly continues to support Bellingen High School through an annual
scholarship awarded to outstanding female senior students. |
| Sommerville, Robert |
1962- 1967 |
B Sc (Arch) B Arch (Hons) |
Director of Sawdy and Black Architects
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects |
Robert is remembered by his teachers as a friendly, keen student who
was good at sport. |
| Sonter, David |
1982-1987 |
B Commerce (Economics) (UNSW)
LL B (UNSW)
Diploma of Legal Practice (UTS)
|
Solicitor of Supreme Court of NSW (1993)
Solicitor of High Court of Aust (1994)
Solicitor of Supreme Court of England & Wales (1996)
Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London |
Completing all of the allotted schoolwork and still finding time to
play touch football on the oval at lunchtime and cricket after school
was, in retrospect, good practice for my working life advising companies
on mega-mergers and multi-million dollar takeovers.
I remember Mr Hopkins giving me some advice which I still use for myself
and junior solicitors today – "good enough" will get you
through sometimes but, with a little extra conscientious effort and thought,
your work can be the best. |
| Stewart-Rattray, Rachel |
1986- 1991 |
B.Sc (Business Information Technology)University of New South Wales
Co-op Scholarship (Industry-linked Education)
|
E-Business
IT project manager
2001 – Establishment of new IT Consulting division at technology
training company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
“Bellingen High gave me great opportunities to develop valuable
skills through extra-curricular activities such as Inter-school debating,
competitions and school musicals.” |
| Stewart-Rattray, Rebecca |
1985-1990 |
BA Communications (Media), University of Canberra |
Advertising & presentation with:
Channel 9
Network Publicity at Prime Television
SBS Television |
“BHS gave me a sense of identity and community that only comes
with a small town school. I remember it as a school with friendly, artistic
and diverse students. Some of my closest friends are still those who I
attended Bellingen High with! “ |
| Tarrant, Greg |
1978-1981 |
B. Sc Honours – UNE
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry – University of Wollongong
|
Science , Organic Chemistry
In 2000, he started a post-doctoral position at the Research School Of
Chemistry, ANU, looking at the design and synthesis of new antibiotics.
|
I have very fond memories of Bellingen High School, especially the Quirindi
sporting visits. All the teachers I had over my four years there were
great. Peter Dowling even helped me out on occasions while I was studying
the HSC 2 unit Chemistry via the External Studies of TAFE. |
| White, Therese |
1976-1982 |
BA
MBA University of Sydney
President, Sydney University Management Assn.
|
Commerce, Social Services
Presented Leadership award by PM John Howard, 2001.
Founded Software Companies Whitewolfe and Maxiem. |
"I had the good fortune to attend a highly academic School with
extensive extra-curricular activities. It attracted a diverse range of
outstanding teachers and these teachers gave me much more than just academic
exposure. My years at Bellingen High School gave me the capacity to embrace
life’s many challenges with confidence.” |
