This is just a small selection of the memories you have shared with us - many more are to come. Following each name is the date ofthe person's earliest involvement with the Gould League and the school at which they were introduced. The Gould League's amazing programs continue to have a lifelong influence.
"My Grandmother was a member in about 1912. I have her certificate. Te patron at the time was Sir James Barrett."
Mr Gavin Phillips |
"I enjoyed travelling to Federation Square with the Bentleigh West Primary School. We had a wonderful morning bird watching and all signing our pledges."
Miss Jessica Bean (2006) |
| "I remember well the wonderful Gould League Certificates which were treasured by us at a small Victorian rural school [Pine Lodge PS - since closed]."
Mr David Jewell (1953. Pine Lodge PS - since closed))
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"l can vividly remember having the poster on my wall and treasuring it."
Mrs Estelle Tudor (1958, Ashwood PS) |
"The beautiful Gould League pictures of our colourful birds began a passion for watching Australian birds that still remains today."
Mrs Lynn Kimber (1954-1956 Boundary Road State School, North Melbourne) |
"A life time interest in native birds and their behaviour started during my school life."
Mr Daryl Fleay (1950s, Castlemaine North State School) |
"After attending Somers School Camp for Year 5 Sunraysia Region students, I returned to Red Cliffs PS, and started a 'Bird Lovers' Club with some of my friends."
Mrs Lynden Fielding (1965, Nar Nar Goon PS) |
"Always enjoyed Gould League lunchtimes!!"
Mrs Gale Ball (1964)
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"Annual walks in the Cornelia Creek Sanctuary identifying bird species. I was the President of our small primary school's Gould League Club."
Mrs Ruth Sloan nee Freeman (1955, Cornelia Creek PS) |
"As a beginning teacher I relied upon the Gould bklets for my science lessons and activities."
Mr Paul Lucas (1972)
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"As a child I always had a keen interest in Bird Life and Native Fauna.
I remember when me and my classmates at the Avoca Primary School took the pledge, that we were all so excited."
Mr Glenn Harrison (1977, Avoca PS) |
"As a primary school student at Numurkah Primary School I entered the competitions and painted pictures of birds and received certificates for these.
As an adult I used Gould League posters and teaching materials while teaching Primary School students."
Ms Jan Sinclair (1965, Numurkah PS) |
"As a young child, in 1958, it was a serious and exciting occasion, to be signing the pledge, knowing I was promising to protect and care for our precious birds."
Ms Jennifer White (1959, Oak Park PS) |
"As a youngster enjoying wonders of observing our native birds around the school grouinds and being able to identify them."
Mr Keith Edward (1949, Heyfield State School) |
"As an eight year old I became a dedicated bird lover and protector. Attending Camp Hill Primary School, I strolled through Rosland Park each morning wearing my badge proudly, thinking the birds knew I was their friend. "
Mrs Judith McDonald (1957, Camp Hill, Bendigo)
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"When I became a teacher I encouraged my students to participate in Gould League activities.In the Late 1960s I became the Beechworth Inspectorate Gould League Organiser".
Mr William E Gartside (1942, Harcourt North State School) |
"As part of our school program, nature study walks were a regular weekly happening. We had a lane nearby full of native plants and shrubs and it was just alive with birds, many of which I never see any more."
Mrs Dell Jenkins (1945, Baranduda State School) |
"[Taking the pledge at] assembly at Manly Public School. Teacher was Miss de Moulin. A truly wonderful lady.The school is celebrating its Sesqui Centenary this year."
Mrs Sunny Bidner (1940, Manly Public School now Manly Village School ) |
| "I remember winning a prize for drawing - a kookaburra done in indian ink. Our Teacher was a Mr Reed and he was a very enthusiastic about the Gould League"
Ms Jennifer Rogers nee Lilburne (1954, Beaumaris State School) |
"I won a book for drawing a picture of major mitchell cockatoo."
Mrs Tina Costanzo (1966, Cronulla Public School) |
"We had a Young Farmers' Club and a Gould League Club. Every month (in Grade 6) we would submit a drawing of an Australian bird which was given a mark out of 5. By the end of the year, the person with the most points chose a book as their prize."
Mrs Jean Seymour (1960, Wandin Yallock Primary School) |
"Canley Vale Public School had a special teacher who belonged to the Gould League and showed all the children beautiful pictures of birds which the children loved."
Mrs Barbara Cannatta (1957) |
"I was very excited to recieve the certificate because we had magpies & Kookaburras surrounding our house and I have continued to appreciate birds throughout my life."
Ms Kerin Pentland (1939, Casterton Public School) |
"My dad used to take me to the park next to the beach, most weekends, to bird watch, I had my own set of binoculars (opera glasses)and I would watch the many sea birds with great interest. "
Ms Lauren Topp (1972) |
"Children were highly motivated by the activities."
Ms Denise Manzie (1981) |
"Still have the badge and certificate."
Mr Robert Miles (1965, Wonthaggi PS) |
"Enjoyed getting together with fellow students on a weekly basis at Hornsby Public School with a teacher who had a keen interest and sound knowledge of birds and their habitats."
Mr Kelvin Lyons (1964, Hornsby Public School) |
"Every one in the class joined."
Mr Trevor Tilley (1946, Tooronga Road State School) |
"[I remember] feeling proud to envolvement with native flora and fauna with other school friends."
Mr Graeme J Monks (1945, Moonee Ponds West PS) |
"In the 4th grade ... we received the colouring books which also showed us how to draw birds. I believe my love of the Blue Wren in particular started then."
Mrs Joan Crellin (1951, Toorak Central) |
"Getting excited about badges arriving."
Mrs Mandy Anderson (1957, Engadine PS) |
"I have held my fascination for not just the wild native birds but for all birds throughout the world."
Mr Brett Sargent (1965, Fairfield Public School) |
"I am a recent immigrant and found out about the Gould League through teaching. I love the resources and the activities the Gould League supports."
Mrs Dina Charpentier (2000) |
"I and my sisters kept a Gould League collection book of bird cards which we completed. At school in the country we had various discussions on the importance of protecting native bird and animal life. These were values I have maintain for the 46 years since."
Mr Kerry Williams (1963, Corop State School) |
