2006 News
Contents
- Valedictory Dinner
- Peter's Garden
- Jamin 'Fuzz' Drummond
- Sporties Dinner
- 27th Annual Charity Coast Run
- Open Day
- Annual Ball
- The Shadow Minister for Health and Member for Lalor, MP Julia Gillard @ Earle Page College!
- How to Succeed in business without really trying!!
- Parents Weekend
- Coast Run Breaks Record
- Fashion parade brings Riches to Charity
- EPC Champions of Small Ensemble!
- Arts Dinner
- A Block 80's
- Cab Ball Power and Authority
- Beach Party
- A sad farewell for an old friend
- Intro Dinner
- Fun Run
- Gerros return in time for Toga and Bush Dance
- O-Week Stories
Valedictory Dinner
Earle Page College community farewelled thirty one Valedicts at this year�s Valedictory Dinner. As has been the case over the past four years, the Valedicts were piped into the Dining Hall by Katie Bryant.
Peter's Garden
2006 was overshadowed by the passing of Earle Page College's favourite son, Dr Peter Hemphill. The College fittingly dedicated a memorial garden in his honour and named the year of 2006 "The Year Pete Left the Party".
Jamin 'Fuzz' Drummond
The family and friends of past College Sportsman of the Year, Jamin 'Fuzz' Drummond returned to Page to unveil new seating in the Main Courtyard and a new Sportsman of The Year Trophy which they have donated in memory of Jamin.
Sporties Dinner
This year's guest of honour at Sporties Dinner, Mr William Brunsdon, has recently returned from the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championship where he broke numerous world records. Will and his father delivered an inspirational and moving presentation. Will is pictured here with Mitchell Hunt, PT Representative.
27th Annual Charity Coast Run
This year's Coast Run Committee recorded a record-breaking figure with over $25,000 raised for the Children's Medical Research Fund. The team of runners was cheered onto the Coffs Harbour Jetty 34 hours after leaving Armidale and met by 4 past Coast Run Convenors; a testament to the strong connection our alumni have with Page.
Alumni Gathering |  |
Mr Brett Power is joined by his brother, Mr Steven Power (Coast Run Convenor – 2004). Brett was keen to beat his brother’s fundraising total and was successful in doing so! This year's Coast Run team raised a record breaking $25,000, which will be donated to the Childrens' Medical Research Institute. |  |
Open Day
Some of our Open Day Guides ready to welcome potential College members.
Annual Ball
Nursery Rhyme characters adorned the Dining Hall walls for this year's JCR Ball. A fun night was had by all with fireworks again setting off a wonderful evening.
The Shadow Minister for Health and Member for Lalor, MP Julia Gillard @ Earle Page College!
A transcript of the Public lecture held on 22nd of August in the Earle Page College Dining Hall is available on Julia Gillards web site(click here).
For more information about Earle Page College and the experience it offers call 6773 5300
How to Succeed in business without really trying!!
Another successful Earle Page College musical. The cast, stage crew and band members, all members of Earle Page College, put on a marvious performance with parents of residents and the wider community enjoying the stage performance. Earle Page College provides for a variety of different interests and leadership opportunities. The anual musical has become a intergral part of the cultural aspect Earle Page Residents enjoy.
Parents Weekend
With the start of Parents Weekend, Pagite family members are invited along for a weekend to see how their sons and daughters live at EPC.
It all started on Friday night for Annual dinner with both students and parents alike attending. The annual Earle Page College Senior Common Room McCaroll prize for performing arts was awarded to Daniel Larkin at the dinner, with everyone being entertained by various acts throughout the night.
Saturday was the Annual Coast Run charity auction,raising over $11,000 for the Childrens Medical Research Institute. Saturday night also saw the closing of the very successful annual college musical,"How to Succeed in Business without really trying".
All in all it was a successful and enjoyable weekend for everyone involved.
Coast Run Breaks Record
The Earle Page College 2005 Coast run Committee formally presented CMRI with a record donation of $23,500 during this years annual Coast Run Fashion Parade. The Photo seen left shows Tim Purser (2005 Convenor) and Brett Power (2005 Treasurer, 2006 Convenor) presenting the Cheque to CMRI.
Fashion parade brings Riches to Charity
Fashion Parade raised over $4000 for the Childrens Medical Research institute this year with EPC students modelling cloths from a variety of different stores around the Armidale area. Earle Page College, The Coast Run Committee and CMRI would like to thank all who donated time and support for a worthy cause.
EPC Champions of Small Ensemble!
As part of a university wide competition Earle Page College entered and won the SFK small ensemble for 2006. Each group, no less than 2 while no more than 15, must perform a compilation of themed music spaning 8 to 10 minutes. The Earle Page College group used a Blues Brothers theme and blew away the competition with great music and stage presentation.
Arts Dinner
Every Year the SFK Committee hold a special charity Arts Dinner where a variety of performers from jugglers to musicians flaunt their talents on EPC's Stage. All performers are residents of EPC and everyone attends in force. This year's Arts Dinner was no different with the theme "Arts Hall of Fame". One can only ask where hippies, smurfs and cowboys and girls really sit when it comes to the Hall of Fame, but regardless, everyone had a top night.
A Block 80's
WIth the help of the Junior Common Room Committee, Pagites from A Block invited all to partake in their traditional 80's theme bash. The night kicked on till the early hours of the morning with plenty of movie stars, stereotypes and abominations of fashion attacking the dance floor with gusto. It is generally agreed that the next block party is not going to be soon enough.
Cab Ball Power and Authority
Our 2006 Cab Ball featuring the theme Power and Authority was as usual an awesome night. We had all sorts of costumes including firemen and policemen, husbands and wives, super heroes and super villains plus one very odd janitor. But it was only till the following morning when the fun really started. RE-covery, a tradition after every ball, swept everyone back into the party mood and gave us plenty of good photos and memories.
Beach Party
The Tradition Block Parties Have Started! Kicking off the new year was C-Block's much loved Beach Party with residents from C-Block helping the Junior Common Room Committee with Decorations and setting up, creating an authentic as possible outdoor Beach Party experience in Armidale.
A sad farewell for an old friend
Family, friends, current Pagites, ex-Pagites, academics and community members. On the 6th of March, we all said a final farewell to a beloved member of our community. Dr Peter Hemphill will be remembered for his commitment to Earle Page College's academic, admistrative and, more often than others, the social life he loved so much.
Intro Dinner
As all the freshers learn the various aspects of College, intro dinner presented another interesting experience, with guest speeches from the Chancellor, Mr John Cassidy, our College Master, Mr David Ward and many other figure heads. We also farewelled our Assistant Head, Mrs Simone Timbs who is leaving on materanity leave.
Fun Run
Ealre Page College actively and competitively competed in the University of New England's Fun Run organised by Sport UNE. Earle Page College managed to saturate both the men's and women's top ten. Big thanks to everyone who got in and had a go!
Gerros return in time for Toga and Bush Dance
The college welcomed back all the Gerro's from previous years, including some ex-Pagities to be a part of Earle Page's traditional O-week concludes. Toga Party and Bush Dance featuring the Lillie Pads went off with all being immersed in the atmosphere of the event, really getting down to what's important, hav'n a darn good time.
O-Week Stories
O-Week, a HUGE Success
The new intake of 2006 Fresher's have made the most for the first week in College with an extensive academic and social time table. All new students are sorting out the new challenges of university and can be seen really getting into the broad Earle Page College experience all Pagites have come to love. We are all looking forward to the old Geriatrics returning!
Preparations for O-Week
Another new year has started and Earle Page College is preparing its self for the 100+ new freshers and countless Geriatrics returning this year. Big thanks are to be awarded for the many hours both the staff and committees, (especially the JCR) are putting in to ensure a fantastic O-week experience for all.