MR BRETT MASSEY
mitre h ousemaster
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
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t the end of this exciting and busy year, we take the time to reflect on what made our time so special. In Mitre House it comes down to the wonderful team of boys and teachers who exemplify what it means to be a band of brothers. We have had a year of ups and some downs but always held our head high and looked for the positives in all of our endeavours.
The following is a poem written by Shel Silverstein - I thought it was appropriate to help us to aim for our highest as the future approaches.
MESSAGES FROM YOUR 2018 MITRE HOUSE LEADERSHIP TEAM
All the woulda-coulda-shouldas Layin’ in the Sun, Talkin’ ‘bout the thingsThey woulda-coulda-shoulda done… But those woulda-coulda-shouldas All ran away and hid From one little did.
This year in Mitre House amazing things have happened. TSS gives us so many opportunities to do what we love and encourages boys to compete and have fun with each other. In Mitre House we thrive to do our best in everything we do. And that’s why we’re always happy with our result because what matters is that we gave it 100%. There have been some major events in Mitre this year. At the very start of the term we had our annual swimming competition. This is by far the most crazy and busy day of the whole year. Our fundraising event, the Mitre marketta, showcased our diverse multiculturalism in a massive celebration of food from around the world. The day was a huge success raising over $2,000 dollars for cystic fibrosis. We put our heart, soul and sweat into the cross country, athletics carnival and House music competition, producing great results and enjoying every minute of it. I’m so proud of my mighty Mitre men. My time in Mitre has been one of the best of my life. I go to school everyday proud to be a Mitre boy. I remember myself in Year 3 looking up to the senior Mitre boys hoping that one day I could be like them. It has been an honour to be the Mitre House Captain of 2018. Thank you to Mr Massey for being the best Housemaster and for your mentoring
During your years in the Prep School concentrate on doing things that will have a positive effect on your lives. Choose your friends wisely, listen to your parents and teachers, and do the very best you possibly can in everything you attempt.
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SOUTHPORTONIAN
Taj Faragallah Mitre House Captain 2018
To our parting Year 6 boys: On your final days at TSS Prep, don’t look back on the things you would have done, could have done, or should have done. My hope is that you will look back on a fine, long list of accomplishments that happened because you aimed high, took chances, lived up to your potential, and most importantly you did something. Good luck with all of your future endeavours and remember that Mitre will always be in your heart.
