BBC Home Game Program - Old Boys' Day, 28-29 July

GPS ROUND 3 - TERM 3, 2023

BBC HOME GAMES

Brisbane Boys’ College vs Anglican Church Grammar School

OLD BOYS’ DAY 2023

LIMITED TIME ENROLMENT OFFER FOR OLD BOYS

We are excited to announce a new Enrolment Offer exclusively for our BBC Old Boys in 2023!

While the normal application fee is $515, we’re pleased to offer our alumni a rate of only $121 when submitting an enrolment application in 2023, our school’s 121st year. We’re happy to confirm that this offer is also valid for any Old Boys applying for their sons to be accepted as international students.

This offer is effective from the start of Term 1, 2023, and applies to boys aged five or under. It is only valid for this calendar year, so we encourage all Old Boys to register their child, grandchild or dependant as soon as possible to secure a placement and continue their legacy at BBC.

The heritage and traditions of Brisbane Boys’ College

are born from a shared history and culture that no other school can match, and you have played a big part in that as a student and as an Old Collegian. We would be thrilled to have you join us as we write the next chapter of the BBC story.

Please use the discount code BBCOCA to apply your discount.

* Valid to 31 December 2023

HEADMASTER

Mr Andre Casson Headmaster

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Brisbane Boys College’s Old Boys’ Day. We are a school committed to providing the best opportunities for the young men in our care, both in and outside of the classroom. We have an eye to the future and the wonderous opportunities that exist for the College and our community, but we are also immensely cognisant of the rich legacy that has been gifted to us after 121 years of educating Gentlemen of Honour. Today is an acknowledgement of that legacy and the many Old Boys, parents, and staff who have written the story of BBC.

The fierce but fair competition which lies at the heart of the GPS Association is a source of immense pride to all competing schools. Today, when we welcome so many Old Collegians back to the College, it is a wonderful opportunity to share tales of derring-do in the sphere of sporting endeavour. I love hearing stories from Old Boys that contribute to the splendid tapestry of our proud history – I am sure today will provide many of them. I anticipate a day of celebration, camaraderie, and nostalgia, watching our boys in the Green, White, and Black.

We also warmly welcome the boys from Churchie and their families to BBC and look forward to a day of friendly competition, healthy rivalry, and fair play. We want all

students to enjoy sports and to understand the benefits of physical activity, and we encourage our charges to strive for excellence while impressing on them the importance of team spirit and sportsmanship. Similarly, we encourage all parents and spectators to set an example of good sportsmanship, respect for fair play, and applause for the endeavours of both teams. To help ensure this, I draw your attention to the GPS Codes of Behaviour found in this program.

On behalf of the Churchie and BBC communities, I would like to thank all staff, coaches, parents, Old Boys, and friends of our schools for their support of our co-curricular programs and for their contribution to the success of our sports and activities. This spirit of fellowship and positive intent will be remembered long after the scores of the match are a distant memory.

I do hope that you enjoy Round 3 of fixtures and feel welcome as our guests.

HEAD OF CO-CURRICULUM

This Saturday, Round 3 of the GPS Term 3 competition sees a real highlight of the BBC Calendar with Old Boys returning to the College to share in the day. This is a wonderful tradition of the College to welcome back Old Collegians from generations past to witness the spectacle of GPS activities.

Generations of Old Boys have enjoyed these days over the years and will certainly enjoy the feast of sport and

activities with BBC taking on Churchie at our home venue. It is a delightful occasion with many former Collegians reminiscing on their memories of this wonderful College. For those joining the celebrations on P&F Oval there will be a plethora of opportunities to meet and mingle with our community.

We welcome our Old Collegians back to the College and hope you all enjoy the day.

Brisbane Boys’ College is delighted to welcome you to our College

We welcome our Old Collegians back to the College and hope you all enjoy the day

Mr Mark Pavone Head of Co-curriculum

PRESIDENT OF THE OLD COLLEGIANS’ ASSOCIATI0N

BBC Old Boys’ Day has become a wonderful tradition for the Old Collegians of BBC and provides a perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends, tell some stories, and show your support for our future Old Boys’.

Straight after the conclusion of the First XV game on Miskin Oval, all members of the BBC and Churchie communities are invited to attend the OCA’s post-match function on the P&F Oval. Please join us for drinks in The Woodina Bar (18+) and a Boarding House BBQ. Water and soft drinks will be on sale at the BBQ.

Thank you to our event sponsor, Woodina Underwriting Agency.

BBC OLD COLLEGIAN HONORARY MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

On this special occasion of Old Boys’ Day, we are thrilled to welcome Mr Alan Cheel as an Honorary Member of the Old Collegians’ Association.

Alan has given over two decades of dedicated service to BBC, going beyond the call of duty as an educator, colleague, and mentor. He joined the College in 2002 in his role as a Christian Education teacher and soon cemented himself as an invaluable member of staff. Over the course of his tenure, he has served with distinction as BBC’s first Associate Chaplain (2002 to 2007), Senior Housemaster of Campbell House (2008 to 2019), Head of Campbell House (2020 to 2021), and as a Year Level Mentor (2020 to 2023).

Alan’s commitment to the College and to its students has extended to his deep involvement in the school’s co-curricular programs. He has been heavily involved in Amnesty International, the Inter-School Christian Fellowship, Australian rules football, rugby, tennis, and water polo. Alan’s selfless nature and generosity of spirit have been evident time and again in the many volunteer

efforts he has undertaken in conjunction with BBC, including his work with African Enterprise, The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, and numerous sausage sizzle fundraisers for various charities.

During his time here at BBC, Alan has made a hugely positive impact on an entire generation of young men. His dedication and compassion mark him as a true Gentleman of Honour.

Please join us in the Old Boys’ Marquee, where Alan will be presented after the First XV rugby game.

Mr Peter Hunt-Sharp President of The Old Collegians’ Association

Mr Alan Cheel

CODE OF CONDUCT

WHAT IS THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

This Code sets out the types of behaviour that are not acceptable during a GPS event and the consequences of such actions.

This Code is established to ensure the highest possible standard of interschool competition occurs during Sports or Activities.

This Code support GPS’s desire to encourage and promote excellent sportsmanship and appropriate standards of behaviour, including fair play on and off the

PLAYER

• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.

• Be a good sport, displaying modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.

• Do not tolerate acts of aggression.

• Play by the rules and accept the officials’ decisions.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators.

• Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate, use crude language or gestures, or show apparent unnecessary dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official, coach, manager or other people whether before, during or after Sport or Activities.

• Your safety and the safety of your teammates and opponents come First.

• Participate for your enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents or coaches.

• Cooperate with your coach, teammates, opponents and officials.

• Work equally hard for the benefit of yourself, your team and your school.

• Take pride in the improvement of your skills and your performance and remember that sport is not just about winning.

• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Offer advocated by the GPS Association.

• Do not make any public comment that is critical of the performance of an official, player, team official, coach or employee/officer/volunteer of any school or Sport or Activities; or on any matter that is, or is likely to be, the subject of an investigation or disciplinary process; or otherwise make any public comment that would likely be detrimental to the best interests, image and welfare of the Sport or Activities, a team, a school, a competition or activity.

• Do not otherwise act in a way that may adversely affect or reflect on, or bring you, your team, school or the GPS Association into disrepute or discredit.

field.

This Code is not intended to restrict or hinder persons having fun and participating competitively in the Sports or Activities.

It is important to note that this Code may apply in addition to any code or other disciplinary requirements of the person’s school, sport governing body and will be referred to the police where appropriate.

TEACHERS AND COACHES

• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.

• Ensure that any physical contact with a participant is appropriate to the situation, rules of your Sport or Activities and necessary for the player’s skill development or safety. Any physical contact with athletes should be (a) appropriate to the situation and (b) essential for the participant’s skill development.

• Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your athletes, officials or those staff and students from the opposing school.

• Encourage participants to display good sportsmanship and to participate within the spirit of the game always respecting the importance of fair play.

• Treat each participant as an individual by respecting the talent, development stage and goals of each individual; help each participant reach their full potential.

• Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your participants by following and keeping up to date with the guidelines of National and international bodies governing your Sport or Activities, along with GPS Rules and Policies.

• Keep informed of current coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of participants of all ages.

• Be a positive role model for your participants. Refrain from inappropriate behaviour towards officials, parents, spectators and other member schools; and teach this to your participants.

• Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards. Equipment, rules, training and the environment need to be appropriate for the age of the participant.

• Teach players the rules of the game and ensure they observe them.

• Remember that competitive games are primarily for enjoyment and that winning is only part of the process.

• Ensure that you do not expect players to devote an unreasonable amount of time to training which would prevent them from leading a balanced life.

OFFICIALS

(Umpires, referees, adjudicators, linesperson, score bench, tournament directors and any other appointed officials)

• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.

• Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring participants compete within the rules.

• Be impartial and maintain integrity in your relationship with other officials, participants and coaches.

• Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.

• Not be in a position of individual and unsupervised contact with participants under 18 years of age.

• Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.

• Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of your Sport or Activities and officiating at all times.

• Refrain from any personal abuse towards participants, coaches, parents, spectators or other officials.

• Show concern and caution towards ill and injured participants. Enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured participants according to the rules.

• Keep up to date with rule changes for the relevant governing body and with the latest trends in officiating

• Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to and during officiating or whilst in uniform.

• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by the GPS Association.

• Make no public comments or media announcements without prior approval from the Executive Officer of the GPS Association.

• All Umpires must wear only the official governing bodies uniform when umpiring at any GPS Sport or Activities.

• Abide by all relevant policies documented by the GPS Association in relation to appointments.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS

The GPS Association warmly encourages the full and wholehearted involvement and support of parents and spectators.

• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.

• Spectators are an essential part of the GPS and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour.

• Shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend all courtesies to them.

• Should lead by example and display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials, or other spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

• Respect the official’s decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion.

• Instil the ability to accept losses and setbacks without undue disappointment.

• Show respect for opponents, never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support not downgrade.

• Never publicly criticise officials – raise personal concerns with School/GPS Association in private.

• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game.

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BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

ROUND 3 | SATURDAY 29 JULY 2023

BASKETBALL FIRST V TEAMS

BASKETBALL A HISTORY OF BASKETBALL AT BBC

BBC Basketball has a rich history and has been instrumental in the evolution and development of Basketball in the GPS Competition. The journey for so many boys to enjoy and experience the game through this competition has led many to a lifelong love of this sport, and their continued participation through clubs and external social leagues. And for a number of BBC graduates, it has taken them to the top levels of Collegiate Basketball in the United States.

Today, on Old Boys’ Day, we celebrate all our past participants and what they have gained from their Brisbane Boys’ College and BBC Basketball experiences.

GPS Basketball, in its present form, started in 1986. Ipswich Grammar School claimed the first GPS Basketball Premiership, but BBC followed up with its first trophy in 1987. Previously, Basketball was a weekend tournament wherein the GPS Schools came together for these friendly stoushes once a year. However, through his passion and love of the game, former teacher and Master in Charge of Basketball, John White became the architect and driving force behind this sport, growing it to where we see the Basketball competition today. He was a teacher at the College for almost 35 years and one of the best coaches BBC has ever seen. John was instrumental in guiding pride, passion, and commitment to this sport, and many Old Boys recount his firebrand style. His disciplined approach ensured that teams would learn and be competitive.

In the early 2000s, the dream of US College Scholarships became a goal to shoot for and, in 2005, from a gangly development player in Representative teams, Matthew Massey went on to a U19 Australian Emus Squad and received a Division 1 Scholarship to attend university in Utah, where he studied Finance. The experience set Matt up for a great career – from Finance and Investment with Goldman Sachs in Utah to Energy Giants in Dallas, and recently back to Sydney with Barclays Bank.

Since then, the dream to study and travel abroad has been widely encouraged, and more than 15 Old Boys have taken up opportunities to study and play Basketball through Study

Exchange Programs and Athletic Scholarships in High School, Prep Schools, Junior Colleges, and Div 1, Div 2, and Div 3 Colleges and Universities in the United States.

Our Old Boys boast numerous AIS/Centre of Excellence and Basketball Scholarship holders as well, and in the past few years, many have played in the elite NBL1 and Brisbane A-grade competitions. Our first NBL Brisbane Bullet member was Troy Arnold in 1997, and a few have been selected since as development players and squad members.

Recent Old Boys, Nick Stoddart, Kian Dennis, and Lucas Schmidt have also been very successful, and BBC is recognised as being an institution that develops players who aspire to a higher level upon completion of their GPS experience.

Still, it is a large number of boys who have played and enjoyed Basketball as one of their many BBC experiences that is most important. Today, for all our visiting Old Boys who played Basketball, we hope you enjoy returning to watch our First V and younger teams compete against Anglican Church Grammar School and take some time to remember your own BBC Basketball history.

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A HISTORY OF CHESS AT BBC

From humble beginnings to over 100 boys, BBC Chess is a force to be reckoned with. Competitive Chess began at BBC in 1974, with only a few boys maintaining their interest in the game. Affectionately named the Bishop’s Pawns, this was the first involvement that BBC had in playing against rival schools. Although there were some victories, there were also some humbling defeats, and maintaining interest in the game was challenging. According to the Teacher-in-charge, more enthusiasm was needed for the club to do well in the future. The students answered the call and Chess at BBC grew over the next 20 years. In the 1990s, the Queensland Junior Chess Championships were a battleground for many up-and-coming players, and BBC’s David Evans was no exception, winning the Under 16 division of the championship in 1990. In 1995, nine schools became part of the GPS competition and BBC forged ahead, building a strong base of players.

BBC’s Chess players spend countless hours learning about the finer points of Chess and game strategy; studying pins, forks and skewers, and how to employ them in the game with great success. They memorise countless openings and the infinite variations that accompany them. In the intervening years, many

players proudly wore the Green, White and Black, representing the College in both team and individual events. In 2008, there were only six competitive teams involved in the GPS competition. Today, we field 13 teams, with many more players keen to play each week. Our Junior School Chess Club has also grown so that, across the College, we now have close to 160 players training throughout the year. The BBC Chess teams regularly qualify to compete at the State Championships, and 2023 is no exception. Last year was one of the most successful in our GPS history, with the Premier team proving to be a strength to be reckoned with. This year we battle for the GPS crown being labelled one of the top three favourites to take out the flag, a feat that has not yet been achieved in our 27 years of GPS Chess.

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FOLLOWING THE JOURNEY OF OUR OLD BOYS

The Australian Schoolboys & U18 rugby union team is the national team for schoolboy rugby union & U18 players in Australia. Considered to be the pinnacle of schoolboy & U18 rugby in Australia, the team plays in fixtures against other national representative schoolboy teams from around the world.

Super Rugby is a men’s professional rugby union club competition involving teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. It previously included teams from Argentina, Japan, and South Africa

NAME CLUBS

YEAR PLAYED

Will Genia Queensland Reds, GPS 2008

Trevor Hosea Melbourne Rebels 2019

Rhys Van Nek Melbourne Rebels, Easts 2019

Mason Gordon Queensland Reds, Wests 2021-2023

Zac Hough Melbourne Rebels, Wests 2022/2023

Taj Annan Queensland Reds, Easts 2022

George Gibson Queensland Reds, UQ 2022

Lukas Ripley Melbourne Rebels, UQ 2022

Lachie Shaw ACT Brumbies, UQ 2022

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips Queensland Reds, Souths 2023

Toby Macpherson ACT Brumbies, Uni-North 2023

• Toby MacPherson

• Mason Gordon

• Harry McLaughlin-Phillips

• Taj Annan *

*(not considered for selection due to their super rugby commitments)

The Junior Wallabies is the national under -20 team that represents Australia playing rugby union. The team has been competing at the annual World Rugby U20 Championship since it began in 2008.

2023 JUNIOR WALLABIES SQUAD

The Australia national rugby union team, nicknamed the Wallabies, is the representative national team in the sport of rugby union for the nation of Australia. The team first played at Sydney in 1899, winning their first test match against the touring British Isles team.

Carter Gordon - 967

Darcy Swain - 943

Will Genia (Captain) - 835

James Horwill (Captain) - 819

BBC ROBOTICS NEWS

Brisbane Boys’ College has arguably one of the best school robotics laboratories in the country, a purpose-designed facility which sees almost 240 boys from Years 3 to 12 involved in the BBC Robotics program. It is a true STEM activity, where all aspects of science, mathematics and technology are combined through engineering principles. Many speak of STEAM, with the addition of art. But BBC Robotics takes it one step further to STREAM, as there is also a strong research component involved in our program.

Brisbane Boys’ College students enjoyed great success at the RoboCup Junior International Championships in Bordeaux, France earlier this month. After a long week of competitions, early rises and late finishes, very long nights fixing and modifying their robots for the following day’s matches, all boys and teams displayed outstanding sportsmanship, proudly representing Australia, and performing to the best of their ability.

The award ceremony recognised the following results:

Team Epsilon 6 – Junior Open Soccer: Liam Crook, Josh Harris, Sean Hudson, Rudra Potlapally

• 6th Place in the world

• 1st Place in Design

• 1st Place in communication

• 3rd Place in the Super-team competition

Team Alpha Tron – Junior Lightweight Soccer: Tomasz Casey, Maxwell Cassimatis, Junpeng Huang, William Robertson

• 6th Place in the world

• 3rd Place in the Super-team competition

Thanks to BBC Robotics sponsor, Elexon Electronics, Associated Iron and Steel and Coeclerici Far East, and well done to all boys, coaches and staff.

Our Robotics Captain Rudra Potlapally has written up the experience:

BBC Robotics International Trip to Bordeaux, France

It has only been a week, since the BBC Robotics Warriors returned from their Odyssey from France, having just competed in the 2023 Robocup International Competition. BBC sent two teams: in Year 11, Alphatron (Junpeng Huang, Max Cassimatis, Tom Casey, Will Robertson) and in Year 12, Epsilon 6 (Liam Crook, Josh Harris, Sean Hudson, Rudra Potlapally)

Having landed and staying in Paris for the first two days of the tour, the group explored the famous landmarks – Moulin Rouge,

Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Cour, and the Basilica of Sacré Coeur de Montmartre. We then visited the iconic Louvre Museum, amazed by the assortment of artistry and the famed Mona Lisa. We finished the day by climbing the Eiffel Tower and overlooking the beauty of Paris.

The following day, we took a three-hour trip to Bordeaux, setting base in the Pullman Hotel for the next four days of full-on competition. Each day consisted of four 20 minute Soccer games, with 1 Superteam Match (5 v 5, with our teams grouped up with four other countries to be played on a much bigger field). After the competition, both teams left with the following results:

The Alphatron team competed in Lightweight Soccer. Their robots had to be under a strict 1.1 kg weight limit and move at speeds that competed with other experienced teams around the Globe. These boys, being their first international competition, placed 6th out of 28 countries and 3rd in the Superteam competition. The Year 12 Team – Epsilon 6 – competed in Open Soccer with a heavier weight limit of 2.2kg following a passive orange golf ball. We placed 6th out of the 26 teams and 3rd in the Superteam competition. We also received the 1st Place in Robot Design and Poster Presentation. Throughout the four-day competition, both teams had the opportunity to meet all the teams, and share insights regarding their own robots.

After the competition, the tour found time to relax and enjoy France. We walked and biked across the town’s large cityscape, their towering churches and decorated clock towers. From there, we explored the small town of Saint Emilion – filled with rich history and relics dating back to the 10th Century, and a monolithic church carved into the very mountain of the town.

Both the teams out here and the whole BBC Robotics Club are now hurriedly getting ready for the Queensland State Competition (Week 4) – with their sights set on the 2024 International Competition in the Netherlands. The boys at BBC have the opportunity to thrive in the World Class club down in the R-Block rooms, with these teams above only an example of what could be achieved in the future. We wish all BBC Robotics boys good luck at States and hope to see even more coming to join!

Brisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band performs at The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in Halifax, Canada 2023

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We were thrilled to be in Canada for Canada Day and be able to perform alongside the Canadian Military Pipes & Drums at the Queens Wharf area of Halifax, which was such a memorable occasion.

This year, our prestigious Pipe Band, comprising students from Year 8-12, made their debut at The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The RNSIT, which began back in 1979, is a show performed by military bands and display teams from as far afield as Switzerland, Germany, USA, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea and ourselves as the sole representation from Australia.

A particular theme is woven into the Nova Scotia Tattoo each year that honours history, culture and local/international community relationships. This year, the Tattoo celebrated Nova Scotia’s connection to the sea with the theme of ‘Oceans’ honouring the maritime history of the area. The show also celebrated the hundredth anniversary of the Naval Reserve in Canda and the 250th anniversary of the landing of the first Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia. Once again, our team represented Australia on the world stage.

• Our pipers: Angus Seeto, Hamish Burnie, Tom MacDonnell, Tom Bergin, Matthew Stephen, Edward Crundell, Nick Shelburn, Dylan Steinkohl-Andrade, Will Evans, Ben Hurst, Ostyn Reardon, Freddie Bailey, and old boys Blaise Campbell, Patrick Roach, and Tim Rush.

• Our drummers: Lachlan Scroggie, James Byrnes, Cole Wilkinson, Cooper Morey and Jacob Duval (snare) plus Alex Middlemis (bass), Ayden Smith and old boy Ryan Gale (tenor).

Staff in attendance: Mr Stevie Stanley (Pipe Band Director), Mr Jamie Hawke (Head Bagpipe Instructor), Mr Stuart Quill (Master in charge of Pipe Band), Mr Aidan Scott (Bagpipe Instructor).

It was certainly a packed schedule with six days of rehearsals, which took place at either the Naval Fleet School Drill Hall or the Scotiabank Centre, followed by a packed-out student matinee show then five near sellout shows of 11,000 spectators over a four-day period. The Scotiabank Centre where the tattoo was held is normally the arena where the Halifax Mooseheads play their ice hockey

Our team also had the opportunity to indulge in some sight-seeing while in Nova Scotia, including a windy trip to the famous Peggy’s Cove (famous for its natural beauty and its iconic lighthouse), a ferry trip to Dartmouth, visit to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site which is a 1749 hilltop fort, tour around the HMCS Sackville which is a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII, as well as some local sightseeing in and around Halifax.

We are also very grateful for the presence of our dedicated parent group who assisted, supported and photographed our team throughout the tour.

We would also like to thank our Headmaster, Mr Andre Casson and the BBC Executive for their approval and support of this overseas trip.

Nova Scotia, Canada was an absolutely brilliant experience and we certainly enjoyed all aspects of the show, especially playing ACDC Thunderstruck, and we can’t wait to see the show which was recorded to be televised on Canadian TV.

Thanks – it was a blast

We now gear up for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and World Championships in 2024.

Stevie

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