Shore Reports Winter 2022

Shore Reports

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Report from the Headmaster, Semester 1

It can sometimes be easy to take everyday things for granted – life, friendships and good health. Often a pivotal and life-changing moment helps us to re-evaluate the important things. In the words of the 17th Century British scholar and preacher Thomas Fuller, “We never know the worth of water until the well is dry.”

These past two years have served as a great reminder that there is much in life to be thankful for The ability to interact without wearing a face mask; to work without requiring a vaccination; to enjoy unrestricted travel across state and national borders are just some of the freedoms we are appreciating now more

than ever before Our ability to come together in community is yet another It has been exciting to witness the Shore Community spirit in action Parents have found their way back to the sides of sporting fields; musicals and plays have been performed to appreciative audiences; and Old Boys have started to reassemble for their much anticipated Reunions Community bonds that have been challenged by COVID-19 are being reforged and strengthened, and that which has been taken for granted is now being embraced with enthusiasm

The academic priority of the School has been further strengthened with the addition of six Academic Deans, one for each Senior School cohort Our Educational Services Team, headed by Mrs Deborah Oates, is also enjoying its new location in the School with freshly renovated and purpose-built teaching spaces which will enhance the experience of students In keeping with our Shore tradition there has been a renewed focus on participation in all areas of School life The campuses are again a hive of activity, and to see our students being able pursue their passions brings great pleasure Our Cadets enjoyed a fabulous camp on the Singleton range and the traditional

Polished Pennies Services pushed ahead without interruption Our new Head of Careers Education, Ms Vanessa Shirriff, has provided great support to our Senior students, as well as organising a wellattended Careers Expo in the R A I Grant Centre Reverend Anthony Benn was recently commissioned as the ninth Chaplain of Shore and joins the newly reshaped Executive Leadership Team The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a highly respected programme with an enviable history at Shore, has been relaunched following the disruption of the past two years, and our Sports Programme continues to showcase the breadth of sporting abilities of our students The strength of our Rowing Shed was evidenced yet again this year with our boys securing podium finishes in all of the major races, and the resurgence of Shore’s Rugby Programme across all age groups has also been a source of joy for our community

I commend this latest edition of the Shore Reports to you and the indelible Shore spirit that has carried us through another Semester

Dr Timothy Petterson Headmaster

I would like to introduce myself briefly to you as Interim Headmaster. I have been asked by the School Council to step into the position until a new permanent Headmaster can commence. I regard it as a privilege and an honour to be so invited and will absolutely commit myself to the good of all our community.

We commence Semester 2 with renewed enthusiasm and anticipation of many upcoming School and community events There is so much the Shore Community can be proud of, but there is also much

yet to be achieved We have no intention of standing still Our students deserve nothing less and I look forward to meeting each one and learning of their unique gifts, hopes and aspirations

I look forward to partnership with you

Dr John Collier Interim Headmaster

The Ninth Shore Chaplain

On Sunday 29 May, Reverend Anthony Benn was commissioned as the ninth Shore Chaplain.

The service was attended by Reverend Benn’s family and friends, as well as members of the Shore Community The Right Reverend Chris Edwards, Bishop of North Sydney, addressed the congregation, speaking to the importance of the role Reverend Benn was undertaking

After the address, Reverend Benn was presented with a Bible from the Headmaster, Dr Timothy Petterson He also received a Prayer Book from Reverend Dr Nick Foord, Community Chaplain, and a Shore scarf from Senior Prefect, Henry Oxenham Following the service was a morning tea on the School Chapel lawn Reverend Benn shared a few words in regards to his appointment, “It is an honour and a privilege to be able to serve the Shore Community in this role This School is a special place and I am humbled to be in a position to teach, encourage and grow the staff and students in their knowledge and love of Jesus As Ephesians 2:8 says: ‘For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this not from yourselves it is the gift of God.’”

Shore Celebrates 133 Years

On Wednesday 4 May, Shore celebrated 133 years! A special Anniversary Celebration Service was held in the Shore Chapel to mark this milestone.

The Service was led by the new School Chaplain, Reverend Anthony Benn The Bishop of North Sydney, Right Reverend Chris Edwards delivered the sermon on Psalm 24

The Service also paid tribute to ANZAC Day with a ceremony of remembrance Senior Prefect, Henry Oxenham, and Second Prefect, Toby Brandon-Cooper, laid wreaths on the Communion Table The magnificent voices of the Chapel Choir and Foreshore Choir filled the Chapel, supported by organist Mr Robert Fox

It was wonderful to see such a large number of the Shore Community, including Old Boys, Council, staff, students and their families come together for this wonderful occasion

Mrs Anna Burke Director of Community Engagement

We congratulate and give thanks for Reverend Benn and his service to the Shore Community

Reverend Anthony Benn’s Commissioning Service

CRU Update

CRU is the voluntary Christian group at Shore that meets each Friday lunchtime to read from God’s Word, pray together and enjoy fellowship.

This term in CRU we had over 130 students regularly meet each Friday to hear from the book of Romans and to discuss what this means in our lives As Romans 3:24 says ‘all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.’ One of the encouraging things in CRU this year has been how the students have led the sessions and given inspiring talks to those who have attended

Another highlight occurred during the June long weekend in Term 2, when the CRU groups from Shore and Abbotsleigh combined for an annual camp known as Shabbots

This camp was an encouraging reminder of the many CRU groups meeting regularly in other schools across the state and a wonderful opportunity for our students to grow in their Christian faith

There were 40 Shore students and 50 Abbotsleigh students in attendance at the combined camp this year We heard Bible talks

Shore Boarding

In Semester 1 the Shore Boarders have had many exciting opportunities to explore Sydney and spend quality time with their peers, developing friendships and camaraderie within the Boarding Community There were a variety of activities in which the Shore Boarders were able to participate, with the most notable events being the Hodges Walk for Charity and the Balmoral Swim

The boys in Hodges House walked 30 kilometres from their Boarding House to Manly Beach in an effort to raise money for the Human Nature Charity, which supports Youth Mental Health This was an excellent opportunity for the boys to reflect and spend time outdoors and with each other Boys from Barry House and School House participated in the Balmoral Swim for Cancer, which supports the Children’s Cancer Institute

“Swimming today means a lot because my grandmother passed away from cancer and this is an opportunity for me to save others.” – Year 8 Barry student, Austin Hamilton

Many of the Boarders enjoyed large community events like the spectacular Vivid Light Festival Reconciliation Week was another great experience in the Boarding Community and sporting events, such as the State of Origin, were also attended by plenty of eager fans Going bowling, heading out to the movies, enjoying the Ravenswood Disco and nights spent by the fire-pit, were just a few of the highlights of the Shore Boarding experience

Mr David Anderson Director of Boarding

from the book of Philippians, participated in discussion groups, enjoyed a ‘Heroes and Villians’ theme night on the Saturday, as well as some relaxing time playing sport It was also a pleasure to have a number of Shore Old Boys return to catch up with the current students and share more about their lives since they left School

Reverend Anthony Benn School Chaplain

(L-R): Rupert Foley (Year 12), Mr Sam Walker and Ramiyah Tamu (Year 12)

Meet Four Executive Leaders

In this issue of Shore Reports we asked four women, in key leadership roles across the School, to share their thoughts on:

“In my opinion leaders should be principled, kind, courageous and humble It’s easy to be impressed by leaders with quick wit and charisma, but I believe effective leadership runs deeper than just passionate opinions persuasively expressed Great leaders sacrifice themselves for the good of others, inspiring those around them to challenge themselves and pursue bold ideas”

Mrs Anna Burke Director of Community Engagement

“The best leadership advice I have ever received was to always speak the truth and to act with integrity Leaders, now, more than ever, need to be people who lead ethically and work for the good of others It is easy to aspire to leadership, however, leadership is not about ambition Leadership is the ability to develop capacity in others, so they make sustainable and wise decisions, that in turn, uphold the vision and values of the organisation ”

Ms Rowena Dudgeon Deputy Head, Pastoral Care

“The best leadership advice I ever received was to ‘love the people you lead’ This is certainly something I strive to do each day There are many ways to love the people in your care: from lending a shoulder on which to cry, offering advice, listening to both the spoken and unspoken word, having high yet achievable expectations, holding people to account, and ensuring each individual feels valued and accepted Naturally, a little bit of fun goes a long way too I endeavour to do all these things ”

Miss Natasha Mitchell Head of Northbridge Campus

“When I was a graduate with the Commonwealth Bank, I had the opportunity to meet the CEO, Ralph Norris He was an effective and well-respected leader When asked for leadership advice, Ralph explained that he had two ears and one mouth, and he tried to use them proportionally This advice has stayed with me after all this time, and I always try to be present, attentive, and open to the ideas and perspectives of others ”

Ms Miriam Sherwin Director of Human Resources

What qualities make a good leader and what is the best leadership advice you have ever received?

Induction of Prefects

First Batch Prefects

L-R: HT Murray, MR Taulawakeiaho, HT Moynihan, LRH Thorpe, HJ Oxenham, NN Mathur, Dr TA Petterson, WH Wulff, TC Brandon-Cooper, WJ Defina, HT Shepherd, TR Blackwell, JP de Kock

Second Batch Prefects

L-R: SG Glendinning, WD Edwards, RO Adams, CG Gallant, JSD Kenny, TW Marshall, Dr TA Petterson, GEM Chapman, NWR Holt, BEM Duddy, JLE Warburton, D Xie, MDCS Kinchington, ZA Chadwick

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an internationally recognised programme that equips young people with skills for life, work and service. The Award can play a critical role in the development of a young person and Shore boys have been participating since the Award’s earliest days in Australia.

After the challenges posed by COVID-19 in recent years, programme participants are looking forward to once again being able to become involved in the community – providing service, learning new skills, and keeping physically active

This year we launched a voluntary sign-up process for the Bronze Level (Year 9) with an information night for Parents and Students The event was very well attended and included an address from the Headmaster, who encouraged the boys to take up the opportunity to participate in this valuable experience Pleasingly, over 50% of the Year 9 cohort have registered and begun their Award journey, joining a proud heritage of Shore students who have participated in the programme over generations

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is open to all Shore boys aged 14 and over and can be commenced by way of ‘direct entry’ to the higher levels of Silver (15 years) and Gold (16 years) We look forward to the continued success of the Duke of Edinburgh Programme at Shore

Third Batch Prefects

L-R: CB Brockhoff, BC Utteridge, PJ Steyn, JT Stiel, DS Kovacs, JCP McCredie, Dr TA Petterson, EG Nutt, ADC Colvin, BLM Howard, CJE Smith, CG Vella, DA Davies

Congratulations to the following Prefects who were inducted by the Headmaster in the Shore Chapel on Monday 25 October 2021 (First Batch), Thursday 17 February 2022 (Second Batch) and Wednesday 11 May 2022 (Third Batch) As is tradition at the Induction, the Prefects make their solemn promise “to keep up the good name of the School both by my own example and by my influence over others

We congratulate these young men on their appointment and wish them well with their added duties and responsibilities

Mr Matthew Darby Master in Charge, Duke of Edinburgh Award

World Taekwondo Cadet Championships

the sport, and in 2015, he joined the Musa Taekwondo Academy, which is renowned for its development of youth talent It was here that National Taekwondo Talent Scout, Musa’s Master and Head Coach Alex Sootho, recognised Josh’s natural talent and invited him to join the Musa Athlete Squad to train in sparring

Taekwondo World Championship Selections Event, he was invited to compete with the National Team at the 2022 Chuncheon Korea Open in late June, as well as the Sofia 2022 World Taekwondo Performance Pathway Team

Congratulations to Joshua Lo, for earning a spot in the Australian National Taekwondo Team following his performance at the June Australian Taekwondo World Championships. This Team will represent Australia in July at the 2022 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.

After starting Taekwondo at six years of age, Joshua quickly grew passionate about

In 2017, his hard work and persistence paid off when he won his first gold medal at the Gold Coast Open However, at the AIS Competition in Canberra later that winter, he suffered a disappointing loss This was the defeat that ignited a determination in Joshua to train with more purpose and pride

A year later, in 2018, Joshua won multiple awards and went on to win back-to-back competitions After winning his division (57-61kg/12-14 years) at the Australian

NBA Global Academy Selection

Joshua’s ‘never give up’ attitude, integrity and self-control as described by his family and Shore staff, will serve him well in the future, particularly as he will be at the selection age by the time the 2032 Brisbane Olympics commence It has always been important to Joshua to represent Shore in Taekwondo and now his dream has been made even bigger, as he goes on to represent his country

Joshua personifies the persistence and the determination that is embodied in Shore Boys

Congratulations to current Year 11 student James O’Donnell, who has been selected to join the highly prestigious NBA Global Academy. James will soon relocate to Canberra, where the Centre for Excellence is based, on a full scholarship.

The Centre of Excellence has produced many current and former NBA players, including Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Dante Exum, Luc Longley, and Patty Mills Speaking of his selection, James says, “I am really excited by the doors that the NBA Global Academy opens up for me in terms of exposure and experience at the highest level ”

Starting at Shore Preparatory School in Year 3 and developing his interest in Basketball in Year 5, James’ love of the game, combined with his natural talent was recognised and nurtured by Shore’s Head of Basketball, Mr Anthony Separovich, “I remember him grabbing a big rebound, and I noticed his versatility That led me to reach out to him and his parents about coming in to do some extra work on Friday afternoons ”

James has been a huge asset to the Shore Basketball Programme by rallying teammates and encouraging them to

train harder and to be the best they can be He hopes that Junior team members can follow in his footsteps, “take any opportunity you can get and make sure you work hard for the rest of those years while you’re at School Especially with Mr Separovich, because he’ll definitely take you under his wing and he can transform you into an amazing player”

At a recent assembly, James was presented with two unique Basketball trophies by the Headmaster, to reflect his achievement of scoring more than 50 points in a game for Shore, not once but twice After James relocates to Canberra, the next opportunity for the School to follow his career will be on the national stage, as he has been selected in Australia’s Under 17 World Cup Basketball Team, the Crocodiles, competing at the Asian Championships in Qatar and the World Cup in Spain

Joshua Lo (Year 8)

James O’Donnell (Year 11)

Focus on eSafety a Priority

Congratulations to Aaron Rucinski on his recent appointment to the Australian Government’s newly formed Online Safety Youth Advisory Council, under the auspices of the eSafety Commissioner.

This advisory body consists of 25 young Australians aged between 13 and 24-years-old from a diverse range of backgrounds The group will provide a voice to government on the challenges that young people experience online and explore ways to solve online safety issues that impact them Growing up in the digital age gives Aaron, and the other young people on the panel, unique insights in the challenges facing youth in the online space The Youth Advisory Council will help to shape youth policies and programmes, making a positive difference in the lives of many young Australians

Additionally, Aaron was one of just 20 students in NSW who was recently awarded the 2022 Premier’s ANZAC Memorial Scholarship This prestigious honour gives Year 10 and 11 History

Published in The Lancet

Dominik Mautner is one of a group of 16 students who are among the youngest to have ever been published in The Lancet – one of the world’s leading medical journals.

Dominik has been a champion for youth mental health, recently lobbying the government to address the health impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on young people, including his peers

The essay, which was featured on the front-page of The Sydney Morning Herald, discusses findings about the pandemic’s negative impacts on young people, including reduced activity, declining mental health, and the harmful effects of social media influencers Within this group of students, who are a part of the Youth Leadership Academy Australia, Dominik is co-chair of the Youth Advisory Board, which has been established by a research department at the University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health

students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the history of Australians at war As part of a 2-week study tour, accompanied by a military historian, Aaron will visit sites associated with Australia’s military history, including Darwin, for the 80th Anniversary of the bombings during World War II Earlier this year Aaron was also named as the winner of the 2021 Harvard Undergraduate Law Review Essay Contest, as well as receiving a prize in the Trinity College Cambridge Robert Walker Prize for Essays in Law

We look forward to continuing to support Aaron as he positively impacts our School and the wider community

With such widespread attention on this topic, Dominik has spoken to The Sydney Morning Herald and, recently, on Channel 7’s Sunrise programme following his article in The Lancet. Along with fellow Youth Board members, he highlighted ramifications of the pandemic on youth health and delineates evidence-based recommendations for industry bodies and government to consider and implement

Having previously been published in health-related journals nationally and internationally, Dominik is paving the way for young people to contribute to research and academic discussions He believes that youth-led research will have a positive impact on the prevention of chronic disease in young people

Aaron Rucinski (Year 11)

Dominik Mautner (Year 11)

HSC Results 2021

We congratulate the Class of 2021 who worked with diligence and determination and followed closely the advice and support provided to them by staff during an extremely challenging year.

Shore achieved commendable results in a broad range of subjects in the 2021 HSC examinations We had the honour of having 18 boys from the Class of 2021 listed in The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) as All Round Achievers These boys achieved a Band 6 result (a mark of 90 or more) in ten or more units of their HSC studies We extend congratulations to H J Andrea, J W M Brownie, B J Constable, S J Hodgson, J H C Huang, E M Jackman, D J H Kemp, N C Laforest, M S M Leijer, A M Little, H R N Martyn, B T Moore, W H Nicholas, S W Richards, M J Russell, D C Ryan, K Z Shen and L J B Whitehead

Many boys who achieved a mark over 90 (or their own personal best) in any subject have attributed this largely to a regime of regular assignment work coupled with meaningful feedback throughout the preliminary and HSC courses in that subject Special thanks to our staff who have worked tirelessly with these boys during their years at Shore with characteristic dedication and enthusiasm We are extremely proud of the Class of 2021 and all they have achieved As a cohort the boys achieved a median ATAR of 88 05, which is a very pleasing result for a comprehensive school

Mr Matt Leeds

Deputy Head, Academic

Student Achievements

• B D McConaghy gained the Headmaster’s Enterprise Award for application to studies over the HSC course

• J H C Huang placed 2nd in the state in Physics, 8th in Mathematics Extension 1 and 15th in Chemistry

• A T Thevenon placed 3rd in the state in French Continuers

• W T Edwards placed 15th in the state in Industrial Technology

• L J B Whitehead placed 20th in the state in Business Studies

• B T Moore, A C W Lai and W Kwon each had their individual performances nominated for ENCORE

• S J Atkinson had his sculpture nominated for ARTEXPRESS

• C C T Dight’s Drama Director’s Portfolio was nominated for OnSTAGE

• M L Shanahan’s Set Design was selected for OnSTAGE

• B J Brewer’s Individual Drama Performance was nominated for OnSTAGE, while B C Savage, H S Black, J W M Brownie, LWM Johnston, C J Chandler, C R Elvy, L P Sinclair-Anderson, N R A Dowling and W A Gardiner all received OnSTAGE nominations for their Group Performances

• A D O Manchee, C C T Dight, C W H Cole, L M Greig and O J Duthie all received OnSTAGE selection for their Group Performances

• B J Brewer and S D Seabrook had their Design & Technology major projects nominated for SHAPE

• W T Edwards had his major projects nominated for InTECH

• T M Bessell was recognised in the Encore Showcase for his exemplary Elective Musicology essay, placing him equal 1st in the state for this component of the course

Subject Performance

We had a number of outstanding performances in individual subjects Below is the percentage of boys who achieved an HSC result in the top two bands For all subjects with five or more boys, we were well above state average

The University of Sydney and Department of English Partnership Report

The English Department’s unique partnership with the University of Sydney has brought about many opportunities for enhanced learning for Students and Staff throughout Semester 1. A central aspect of this partnership is the incorporation of outside experts – poets, authors, and academics – into our educational framework.

Year 7 students have had their first high school foray into poetry with a unit designed to convey the power poets can have in creating voices for their communities Close consideration of Indigenous Poetry, works from the South-East Asian region, and poetry from the Colonial Era, alongside some of the classics of the European tradition will give our students a strong grounding in a range of poetic forms that convey cultural meaning

To bring poetry to life, Shore welcomed Slam Poet extraordinaire, Miles Merrill, who brought Slam Poetry from Chicago to Australia and who has sparked dozens of Spoken Word programmes across the Asia-Pacific Region Miles performed for the Year 7 cohort, and encouraged them to express their emotions and perspectives through the spoken word Students will have a chance to showcase their own compositions in a range of forums at the completion of the unit

Students in Years 8 and 9 have been developing their creative writing skills in units that are geared to foster the composition and editing process Year 8 students studied a variety of genres and were given free reign with their choice of form and style for their own works The incorporation of the motif of a ‘key’ was the only mandated element Year 9 students studied Eddie Jaku’s inspiring and confronting memoir, The Happiest Man on Earth, before writing their own ‘Stories Worth Telling’ about someone in their family Research skills and the transposition of biographical detail were key elements, along with the creative rendering of significant moments of change in order to elicit an emotional response Award-winning Young-Adult fiction writer, Will Kostakis, brought his expertise to both cohorts, unpacking the mysteries of successful narrative voice, the essential nature of developing character, and how to convey mood through the five senses Will’s presentations were fast-paced and jam-packed with great tips for all our aspiring writers at Shore

Year 12 Advanced English students were treated to a double session with one of the world’s foremost experts on the work of

Sylvia Plath as part of their Plath and Hughes studies for Module A Dr Felicity Plunkett, an Award-winning Poet and Critic, was the Chief Examiner of English Extension 1 and 2 in NSW for five years, and her ability to communicate complex critical ideas to high school students is extremely impressive These workshops offered the students access to the latest critical treatments of Plath’s works and we have already seen the benefits of this experience in the quality of the boys’ writing

The English Department is committed to the professional mentoring of emerging teachers, and this Semester we have welcomed two second year Master of Teaching students from the University of Sydney for their Professional Experience Mr Max Cvetko and Mrs Ellie Jeavons have brought enthusiasm, professionalism, and the latest pedagogical ideas to their classrooms and the students of Shore have been the beneficiaries of their expertise

The ’Imaginarium’ is a professional development evening that takes place each term for the staff of the Shore English Department, run in concert with Professor Jackie Manuel from the University of Sydney This is an evening we all look forward to, where we discuss everything from critical approaches to the texts we are teaching, assessment, marking and feedback processes, new pedagogical ideas to engage our students with the content, and big-picture issues for future directions in our department This Semester, we have run an Imaginarium with Professor Manuel on the HSC Common Module, looking at how we can maximise the results for our students, and another with Steve Henry – Head of English at Cherrybrook Tech High School, and former HSC Supervisor of Marking – unpacking a range of HSC-related issues We are fortunate to have this opportunity for workshopping ideas and ensuring we are incorporating bestpractice methods in all we do as a team

Ms Penny Horsley Master Assisting in English – University of Sydney Partnership

New Educational Services Team Facilities

The Educational Services Department is made up of 14 highly capable, experienced and committed educators, ably led by Mrs Deborah Oates, who has almost 20 years’ experience in Learning Support. The Educational Services Department has strong links with both the Curriculum Heads of Department and Pastoral Care Housemasters, to collaboratively plan and support teachers in delivering a differentiated curriculum across the School to all students. The Educational Services Department is focused on working with Students, Staff and Parents to ensure high quality individualised learning is accessible for students and allows for demonstrable growth, according to individual student needs.

The Department’s facilities were recently identified by the School as an area in need of an upgrade This led to the creation of new purpose-built facilities that were opened in Term 4 2021 These facilities have been designed to provide open, flexible learning spaces, as well as breakout areas to support best practice teaching and learning

The new facilities feature a range of additions, from a spacious new staffroom for collaboration and discussion, to welcoming meeting spaces These are complemented by student-focused teaching rooms for Next Sense teachers, as well as the peripatetic Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists, to meet with individual students In addition to these rooms, there are also specific areas for students to be provided with adjustments and provisions according to their needs, e g reader and scribes for assessment tasks and exams There is also a large space used as an indoor games club where students are welcome to eat lunch and play away from the loud, open playground spaces each day

The facilities now also house two classrooms (which can be converted into a single large classroom), which are used for Additional Studies classes for Years 7 to 12 students They are also utilised for House Meetings and Tutor Groups each week The classrooms have flexible desk arrangements so that students can work in small groups, or individually, as well as follow wholeclass instruction Students benefit from having a comfortable, open space to develop their skills in Reading, Writing, Numeracy and Executive Functioning

The investment in these facilities ensures that Mrs Oates and her team can continue to deliver and grow the exceptional level of support provided to Shore boys to date The work of the Educational Services Team has been crucial to the success of many Shore boys and this is evidenced by the students under their care achieving well-beyond the curriculum, or their personal goals

When asked about their new facilities, Mrs Oates was delighted at the prospect of being at the heart of the campus, “I love that the Educational Services Team is now located centrally in the School I think this is very important, so that the boys feel that it’s very accessible for them The large open spaces allow us to spread out and work with the students either one on one or with small groups The new space also provides staff with the opportunity to work cohesively and even more collaboratively within our team, as well as with teachers from other Departments Another exciting new initiative is the implementation of Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy integrated with our Department, and our new facilities have allowed us to accommodate this The whole space is very conducive to supporting the learning of students Indeed, the most impactful support for students is provided through co teaching and assistance offered to all students in all Curriculum areas within their timetabled classes ”

There is no doubt that the new facilities, combined with the Educational Services Team’s in-depth expertise and dedication to making a difference, are contributing to the personal and academic growth of our students

Source: Shore Weekly Record ‘Staff Spotlight Series’ interview with the Educational Services Team

I have felt that the new space has contributed to my overall happiness and more positive work ethic. – G.B. Davis (Year 11)

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Lower North Shore Careers Expo Returns!

After a two-year hiatus, it was an incredible privilege to share this event with the broader community in the newly built R A I Grant Centre. Students from over 12 different schools attended and enjoyed exploring and engaging in conversations with 45 Universities and tertiary providers.

The Careers Expo was an opportunity for students to discuss a range of courses, learn of different application processes and experience the vast array of post school options available It was a joy to see young people connecting and discerning plans for their future in such a high energy environment

Thank you to all those who participated in making the event such a positive and worthwhile occasion

Ms Vanessa Shirriff Head of Careers Education

The Music Man

In choosing the 2022 Shore Musical, there was no question that a musical for all ages was in order after the two-year hiatus of theatre throughout the global pandemic.

Willson’s The Music Man became just that: a celebration for all who experienced it Students and Staff were faced wtih the challenges of COVID-19, including isolation periods, the need to rehearse in masks, and a contracted seven-week rehearsal period However, what was immediately evident was a tremendous determination by all to seize the moment With impressive energy, commitment, creative problem-solving and talent, the result was

a production of which our young people should be immensely proud In the words of The Music Man himself, Harold Hill, ‘Pile up enough tomorrows, and you’ll find you’ve collected nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays I don’t know about you, but I’d like to make today worth remembering’

Henry Hone (Year 12), who played Professor Harold Hill remembers: “After two years of COVID-19 affecting Shore’s musicals, it was so great to finally be allowed to put on another musical this year. To get the opportunity to play Professor Harold Hill with the amazing set, orchestra and theatre that Shore has, was truly an incredible experience I will never forget.”

Caleb Gallant (Year 12), who played Charlie Cowell, remembers: “For all the students of Shore and the surrounding girls schools, The Music Man was an incredible experience to be a part of. This upbeat, community-based musical could not have come at a better time.”

We look forward to sharing a comprehensive record and celebration of the 2022 Shore Musical with you in The Torch Bearer

Ms Amanda Crompton Head of Drama

No Huff all Puff:

The Truly Magical Production Process Behind the 2022 Year 8 Play

As the curtain falls and the lights go down, you stand alongside the entire ensemble – your heart completely full. Moments later, humbling words of affirmation from your loved ones as you embrace; everyone is so incredibly proud of what has been achieved. Tomorrow however, feels a little unfamiliar. You start to think, “What now?”

Winding down from any project that you have worked so hard on can really be a struggle In theatre, this is commonly referred to as ‘Post-Performance Blues’, and is a feeling that many of those involved with the recent Year 8 Production have experienced But rather than sink deeper into ‘Post-Performance Blues’ territory, let’s take a moment and pull-back the curtains on the entire process, and celebrate what made this special production such a magical experience, as we brought Puffs, from the page to the stage

Beginning at the auditions, over 50 characters were to come to life in the world of Puffs, we knew this would be a tremendous opportunity to welcome a large cast that needed to be versatile and adaptive It was important to establish a strong sense of ensemble; an inclusive and passionate group of performers who would be supportive and celebrative of each other’s unique talents It was clear from the very outset that every boy and girl who put their hand up to audition had their heart in the right place:

“There were so many people cheering each other on. It was a great experience.” – Christopher McIntyre

The cast could visibly see that every role was considered with equal importance and as a cast member’s parent so accurately articulated: “I think this was one of the reasons why the cast coped so well with the role changes in performance week, they all considered themselves to be [an ensemble] first, and their own characters second” – Mary Berton. We ended up casting 24 students, including four talented Year 8 Drama students from Roseville College

The rehearsal process commenced in Week 3 of Term 1 with an energised round-table read through of the script From there, the cast met at least three times every week, loosely blocking or what we affectionately called a ‘stumble-through’ of each scene One thing is for certain: these students did not need any kind of ‘warm-up’ to get going In fact, quite the opposite On one particular occasion, Assistant Director Ms Penny Horsley facilitated a group meditation to ‘channel’ their energy! Another memorable rehearsal strategy occurred on one delirious Friday

afternoon where for ten minutes we asked the students to direct themselves in one particular scene Many cast members still laugh about the ‘mayhem they experienced’ However, rehearsals became more than staging the show, they became a safe place for students to foster meaningful friendships, discover more about themselves, and something to look forward to each and every week whilst they all juggled their various Academic, Sporting, and other Co-curricular commitments:

“One thing I wish we had more of is rehearsals and making them longer because it was so much fun and we all could not wait until the next one.” – Hannah Martin

During the School Holidays, the set was mounted, and various costumes and props trickled in This completely ignited a new level of excitement within the cast and the three-day intensive holiday rehearsals saw the production really taking shape: “I will never forget when we first saw the set. We were all so excited” –Austin Hamilton. It was here where many of our committed members of the Creative Team really made an impact as all of the production elements emerged

The infectious creative and collaborative atmosphere gazumped any bubbling moments of stress, and as we steered towards production week the cast were itching for a live audience This sparked a fantastic opportunity for an inter-departmental collaboration between Drama and English, where the entire Year 7

cohort became a vivacious audience – split across our two final dress rehearsals and were to then compose a theatre review and poster advertising Puffs All was going well until, five days out from Opening Night, COVID-19 reared its ugly head and took two of our lead cast members out of action

It was in this difficult time where the strength and resilience of this Puffs community shined at its brightest Within hours, emails from the cast poured in, offering casting solutions to ensure the show would go on They regularly checked-in with each other and even face-timed our sick members as everyone warmed-up before Opening Night Even during the performance evenings, due to sickness, we were re-casting ‘mid-show’ However, nothing could defeat this cast and crew! They all showed tremendous skill, well beyond their years

“One moment that will stay with me forever would be all the highfives, fist pumps and hugs before we started a show, we had built such amazing friendships throughout the rehearsal process and this really reflected that” – Liam O’Neill

“I was only able to perform the once. I had to make it my best. During the interval of Saturday night’s show everyone congratulated me, everyone was so nice and I was just so happy and excited to be there. It really was the best experience.”

George Williams

It must also be acknowledged that the success of any production lies not only with the cast and crew, but also with the support of the parents The many afternoon drop-offs, late evening pick-ups, weekends, and holidays – it is an incredibly strong, supportive net that this show has been wrapped in Here are some remarks from our wonderful families:

“The chemistry between all cast members was infectious… The adaptability, the resilience and ability to support the whole cast into differing roles was just incredible to see.” – Kelly Hamilton

“My son has found a wonderful group of friends through this experience. He’s learned patience, felt the nerves and

exhilaration of performing on stage and always came home on a high after a rehearsal or performance.” – Penny Williams

The way in which this journey came to an end simply reaffirms just how special and magical it was for all involved, and how close the cast and crew had become On the afternoon of closing night, speeches and thank yous were held and the cast even created their own special ‘Puffs Awards’, where every student received a ‘scroll’ of acknowledgement A little over a week after the show closed, many cast members and their families gathered for a postshow party and celebrated their time together, reaffirming the many strong friendships that were forged

Each and every day I walk past many of the students who were involved in Puffs, generally gathered together, with their big smiles, and whilst they may have, for a fleeting moment, felt that emptiness commonly associated with ‘Post-Performance Blues’, the strength that they have shown and the support they have for each other is unbreakable

Mr Brendan Laurence Master Assisting Drama

There were so many people cheering each other on. It was a great experience.

– Christopher McIntyre

It was one of the best experiences of my life.

– Harry Edmunds and Greta Zubrinich

Concert Band and Orchestra

On Thursday 12 May, the Shore Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band I gave a presentation to all Year 7 students as well as Years 4 and 5 from the Preparatory School. The presentation was narrated by Mrs Simone Waters, who introduced each excerpt and interacted with the audience with thought-provoking questions about the music and the ensembles.

Concert Band I opened the presentation with a lively Spanish March called El Gato Montes (The Wildcat) The Band went on to play a wide selection of excerpts from programmatic works with soaring melodies and lush chords, to Jazz inspired pieces with complex and interesting rhythms

The Symphony Orchestra then took the stage They performed Waltz Finale by Tchaikovsky, followed by excerpts from the New World Symphony and the music from the motion picture How to Train your Dragon Year 6 student Owen King gave an excellent demonstration of the double bass and Dhrish Shah (Year 4) and Jaxon Black (Year 7) had the rare opportunity to conduct the boys in the Orchestra

The incursion ended with the Symphony Orchestra giving an encore performance of How to Train your Dragon to the delight of the boys and staff in the audience Many thanks go to the Ensemble Directors, Mr Dorich and Ms Wentzel, the Narrator Mrs Waters, Mr Todhunter and the Preparatory School Staff

Mr Peter Dorich Director of Concert Band I

Music Awards

In Term 1, the Music Department invited renowned musician Ms Erica Booker, to adjudicate student performances. Each student received feedback and a certificate for their involvement.

A selection of these students performed an array of repertoire on many different instruments during Term 2 at three Junior and Senior House Music Concerts in the Smith Auditorium Congratulations to all the students who performed for Ms Booker and to the following boys who performed at the six concerts:

Sam Advani, Kaeden Anantakrishnan, Alex Beattie, Bastian Brown, Henry Chen, Charlie Corbett-Jones, William Curran, Oscar Deane, Andrew Gilchrist, Joel Gilmour, Nicholas Gong, Sam Harris, Felix Harrop, Ben Hocking, Russell Jiang, Oscar Kanaley, Finn Kennedy, Joshua Lai, Jordan Li, Leon Li, Sam Lim, Zac Little, Nathan Liu, Chris Lovell, Kian Macdonald, Oscar Miller, Euan Milne, Oliver Parrish, Nathanael Robertson, Noah Shepherd, Chapman Tanner, James Thompson, Sam Warburton and Eric Yoo

Thank you to the accompanists: Matthew Scougall, Chris Mathur, Russell Jiang, Alex Murray and Joel Gilmour

Mrs Kim Barber Head of Music

Oscar Miller (Year 8)

Kaeden Anantakrishnan (Year 7)

Samuel Warburton (Year 10), Sam Harris (Year 9), Zachary Little (Year 10), Oscar Deane (Year 12)

Music Camps

The Annual Strings Camp and Band Camp were held in March this year at School. These camps provided an opportunity for productive days of music making for all String Groups in the School, including the Orchestra at the Strings Camp and both Concert Bands at the Band Camp.

They prepared a selection of new repertoire and laid the foundations for the Instrumental and Choral Concert as well as the Band Concert at the end of Term 2 These ensembles welcomed new members, and due to the lengthy COVID-19 hiatus, it was a time to rebuild from the ground up for some ensembles, such as Concert Band II Many members of Concert Band II were playing in a ‘live’ band for the first time ever, along with preparing for their very first concert

The Orchestra appreciated spending time with Guest Conductor James Pensini, who is one of the leading conductors of Youth Instrumental Music in Australia The Concert Bands welcomed Dr Ingrid Martin as their Guest Conductor Dr Martin is an internationally acclaimed conductor who will conduct the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this year These camps were successful due in no small part to the Tutors who ran sectionals for the large Core Ensembles They included: Mr Toby Hall, Ms Elizabeth Jones, Mr Jeremy Kindl, Mrs Mandy King, Mr Kurt Lam, Mr Dominic Longhurst, Ms Abi McCunn, Ms Vicky Parkin, Mr Adam Pecar, Mr Richard Percival, Mr Richard Sparks and Mrs Simone Waters Our Music Mentors also continued to be of great support at the Band Camp and they included: Mr Tom Bessell, Mr Peter Brown, Mr Ben Egan,

Year 7 Orientation Camp

We were particularly proud of the Year 7 boys and the resilience they showed when they embarked on one of the wettest camps in recent years.

Despite the torrential rain and a disrupted Camp Programme, the boys bonded very well as a Year Group They learnt to live together in a residential setting and developed their social and emotional learning skills The Year 7 Camp is designed to develop independent living skills, build resilience and perseverance and to encourage empathy and service for others For many boys, being away from home for the first time with new people was challenging, but they rose to the occasion, and they enjoyed their time together One of the most pleasing aspects of camp, in weather conditions that were trying, was the boys’ positive behaviour and attitude The boys showed courtesy to staff, stepped up when asked to help and showed strong leadership in activities and duties The boys were involved in a variety of activities including rock climbing, indoor harness and crate building, archery, building water rafts, water slide fun and initiative games All boys were a part of an ‘Introduction to Shore’ session with the Chaplaincy

The Band Camp wasn’t just about the Bands playing great music The students were also treated to an afternoon performance provided by one of Sydney’s prominent Jazz musicians, Mr James Greening and his band, The World According to James Not only did they enjoy listening to their great performance but the boys were invited to go on stage and participate in a ‘jam session’ which showed the students how to layer ideas to create an interesting piece

Mr James Pensini entertained and educated the Orchestra with his knowledge of the First Movement of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, the Waltz Finale from The Nutcracker and the popular How to Train Your Dragon Dr Martin worked with Concert Band II on The Great Locomotive Chase, Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and Steam, and Synergies, whilst she focused on El Gato Montes (The Wildcat), Cruzan Dances and Cry of the Last Unicorn with Concert Band I

Many thanks must go to all the Directors and Assistant Directors of the Ensembles who enjoyed a productive and enthusiastic time of music making: Strings Camp – Ms Elizabeth Jones, Ms Biljana Mitrovic, Mr Warwick Payne, Ms Alex Wentzel and Mrs Simone Waters Band Camp – Mr Peter Dorich and Ms Sandy Robertson along with their assistants, Mrs Mandy King and Mr Ben Warburton

Ms Sandy Robertson Master Assisting Music (Curriculum)

Team and met the School Counsellors and Sergeant’s Major, Mr Binch, who spoke to the boys about his role and how he was looking forward to helping and serving them this year There was a games night on the Monday evening after dinner and a great film, Remember the Titans on Tuesday night which the boys cheered through and thoroughly enjoyed Boys also helped with the service of meals and worked together in groups with boys from other Houses

Ms Rowena Dudgeon Deputy Head, Pastoral Care

Mr Martin Huang, Mr Ryan Kennedy, Mr Kurt Lam, Mr Xavier Margarian and Mr Jehan Shroff

Step Up Camp

Step Up Camp is a wonderful and important thread in the tapestry that makes up a boy’s time at Shore. Indeed, many Year 11 boys regard it as a transformative experience that establishes a strong platform from which to embark on their remaining time at Shore and to ‘Step Up’.

The programme is designed to enable boys to engage with and understand more about themselves; to build skills of resilience, discernment and decisionmaking based on sound ethics, values and morals They are challenged mentally, physically and spiritually as they are encouraged to push boundaries, develop meaningful relationships and move out of their comfort zone As one boy commented, the value of being, “Able to speak freely” is also a key strength of the camp environment that is stewarded by staff over the three days The key themes of the Camp were:

• Being true to yourself

• Being challenged

• Learning about others

• Resilience

• Building personal skills

• Sound ethics

The timing of this Camp was intentional, coming just as our Year 11 boys prepare for their final twelve months at Shore and start planning for their journey beyond School life Indeed, a major focus of the programme is the idea of a journey with guided reflection around the following:

• Who has influenced you?

• What are your values that guide you through life?

• What is your character, manifested in the great moments?

After hearing from the Headmaster and Chaplain who both shared parts of their life journey, the boys were assigned to groups to commence their own Step Up Camp journey These groups, accompanied by a member of the Shore

teaching staff and a Youthworks Group Leader, competed for the coveted ‘Step Up Cup’, participating in a ‘Race Around the World’, visiting various points around the Sydney CBD Group M under the care of Ms Lucy Young emerged victorious Upon arrival at Port Hacking the groups used various modes of transport, including canoes, dragon boats and stand-up paddle boards to cross the water to the Youthworks site

On the first evening, the boys were fortunate to be joined by four Shore Old Boys Mike Newton-Brown (89) and David Kellahan (20) visited in person and Jackson Fitzpatrick (12) and Alex Purnell (12) joined us via Zoom and shared stories of their time at Shore and their journeys after leaving Shore Connecting our boys across generations provides a rich and invaluable insight into life beyond the Blue Street gates

Day Two of ‘Step Up Camp’ comprised a reflective journey with boys travelling through the Royal National Park on foot, by mountain bike and by canoes or dragon boats Along the way, boys participated in group challenges as well as several discussion activities In the evening, the boys spent time in their groups, focusing on and affirming the relationships developed with other boys in their group as well as considering their relationships with their parents and other important people in their lives

On the final morning, the boys came together to hear from two further speakers Mr Bay Warburton (88), Chairman of Council, current parent and Old Boy shared his ‘Wisdom for Life’, drawing on his experiences in business and politics and more personally as a father and Christian Jack Jacobs, Convenor of Future Leaders for Gender Equality also spoke with the boys He challenged the boys to consider what it is to be a man of character and to think through ways of developing a meaningful vocabulary in order to foster and maintain respectful relationships

My thanks to the generosity of Reverend Anthony Benn, Ms Rowena Dudgeon, Mr Tim Scouller and Mr Warren Dobes who acted as Lodge Facilitators, the members of the teaching staff who attended the camps as mentors for the boys, the staff of Anglican Youthworks and our Old Boy and community guests who spoke with our boys I will leave the final brief word to one of our Year 11 young men, “Relationships are very important”

Dr Luke Gilmour Deputy Head, Co-Curricular

Shore Cadets

On 1 April the Shore Cadet Unit, with a posted strength of 610 Cadets, from Shore and Wenona, and 47 Staff, entered the field for the first time since November 2020, departing to Sector One at Singleton for five days in the bush.

After the continued COVID-19 challenges in 2021 which saw the traditional Bivouac and Annual Field Exercise (AFX) cancelled, the RHQ Team and Staff displayed tremendous adaptability to plan a combined AFX/Leadership and Promotions Courses Camp for Term 1 2022 The full Unit participated in a shortened AFX Programme from Sunday to Tuesday, with Year 10s and 11s staying on for further leadership and promotions-style activities until Thursday The Camp was an overwhelming success and ran with very few unforeseen challenges; a testament to the dedication and adaptability demonstrated by the Senior Leadership Teams during the planning process

RHQ’s objective for the Camp was to prioritise Cadet enjoyment, while simultaneously strengthening field-skills and providing opportunity for leadership development This goal was reflected in the diverse range of activities participated in by Cadets, including an exciting high ropes course and engaging tactical activities run by the Senior Training and Operations Team Among the most memorable were the Pioneer platoon’s obstacle course, including inflatable obstacles, low ropes and climbing walls and the Company night activities designed and run by the Company Command Teams

The Term 1 Camp was also the first time the Unit was able to enjoy fresh rations on a large scale in the field, with a field kitchen being introduced, assisted by work parties of volunteer Cadets Year 12 Cadets enjoyed a special outdoor ‘Dining-In’ meal as a Year Group on Monday evening, celebrating their three years of service, it was a special and unique way of marking their final night in the field The night ended with Company-based talent shows, featuring acts from Recruits and their Junior and Senior Leadership Teams at their company Night-Locs

Following the Year 12s departure, a number of dedicated and capable Junior Leaders stepped up into HQ and COY Level positions to lead the Cadets through the last few days in the field The second part of the camp prioritised opportunities for character and leadership development amongst Recruits and Junior Rank, including navigation exercises and milskills rotations It was an incredible opportunity for the Juniors to gain insight into the operations of the Unit at an HQ level and to support their development into the Senior Leaders of the Unit

After many years with few field experiences, the Term 1 AFX/ Promotions was pivotal in rebuilding the Unit’s field knowledge for many future years of Cadets Congratulations to Regimental Headquarters Team and to each Company Leadership Team for your excellent co-ordination of the Camp, and thank you to all members of the Unit for a successful and enjoyable field experience

CUO Amelia Daunt (Year 12, Wenona) Senior Under Officer

Bush Masters visit

AFX/Promotions

Camp

Equal Voices

Walking Together in Life

For two years, the annual day that Shore hosts with Roseville College and Queenwood about building positive relationships has been disrupted by COVID-19. We were delighted that in May of this year, this important day for our Year 12 students took place at the Norths Leagues Club in Cammeray.

The day focused on what healthy relationships look like, tackled the issues of sexual consent and how relationships can be distorted by the sexualisation of young people in the media Three guests presented on the day Consent Labs led the first sessions in the morning which focused on the foundations of consent, boundary setting and the language of consent The second session focused on consent and the influence of drugs and alcohol and taught students about the protective factors that they can implement to help themselves and their friends to be safe

Students from each school were placed in mixed groups and there was much discussion and interaction during each of the sessions Consent Labs challenged our young people to consider the way they respectfully navigate relationships and their understanding of consent and how to give and respond to the language of consent

Mr Daniel Principe from Collective Shout addressed students after the morning tea break Collective Shout is a campaign movement that raises concerns about the increasing impact pornography is having on our culture, presenting distorted ideas about women and girls, sexuality and relationships Daniel’s message to the students was about identifying the ways media portrays women and girls, particularly pornography and how this harms the way young people approach sex and relationships

In the afternoon, Elizabeth Shaw, CEO of Relationships Australia spoke to the students about forging and maintaining positive, respectful relationships There was time at the end of the day for all speakers to take questions from the students and an excellent Question and Answer session ensued Students were mature in their approach and thoroughly engaged with the content and it was pleasing to see young people actively involved in issues that are real and that impact on their lived experience

Ms Rowena Dudgeon Deputy Head, Pastoral Care

John Kenny (Year

Athletics Carnival

Despite the threatening weather, the annual School Athletics Carnival was held on Monday 7 March at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre at Homebush.

It was a great day with high participation numbers as well as some promising performances witnessed A carnival of this nature typically showcases the general athletic talent throughout the School and this year’s events were a testament to that Burns House defended their title in emphatic style this year with a dominant performance throughout the day

The Age Champions for 2022 were as follows:

Under 13 Hugo Stewart (PE)

Under 14 Nicholas Wendt (EY)

Under 15 James Bestic (BL)

Under 16 Marcus Warner (BS)

Under 17 Matthew Hogg (SS) Opens Ryan Adams (BS)

Reverend Anthony Benn Master in Charge, Athletics

Year 9 students – Charlie Galligan, Ethan Nam and Jack Riding

Shore Rowing

The AAGPS Head of the River 2022 was held on Saturday 19 March. Shore enjoyed tremendous success with every participating team claiming a podium position.

In very unusual circumstances, heavy rain and flooding at the Sydney International Rowing Centre (SIRC) in Penrith resulted in the event being moved to Iron Cove This last-minute decision presented challenges for organisers, officials, competitors and coaches Contending with tides, wind, rain, and a shortened course with no lane markings created significant challenges for all involved, however our boys conducted themselves with distinction

Since its inception in 1893, the Head of the River has been staged on the Parramatta River (1893-1935), the Nepean River (1936-1995) and SIRC (1996-2021) The annual event has enjoyed 125 years of competition, with the only interruptions being in 1930, when the contest was declared a ‘no race’, and between 1941-45 due to World War II

Over the years, Shore Rowing has developed a reputation for being one of the strongest rowing schools, having won the Head of the River 44 times

Congratulations to all the boys who participated this year, with special mention to the three crews who placed first in their respective events:

• The Second IV (L-R: Hugo Patrick, Oscar Muhlbauer, Lachie Clayton, Jackson Bowers, and Sam Warburton) who secured the Allan Callaway Trophy

• The First IV (L-R: Charlie Black, Benjamin Duddy, James McCredie, Max Guild and George Bishop) who successfully retained the Yaralla Cup

• The Second VIII (Top Row: Tom Wait, Hunter Shepherd, Lawson Banks, William Wulff, Bottom Row: Tom Galligan, Tom Hebblewhite, Jeremy Warburton, Noah Holt, Nik Mathur) who won the L  C Robson Memorial Trophy

A big thank you to all the coaches, boys and their families for their dedication and support of the Shore Rowing Programme

Mr Glenn Bates Master in Charge, Rowing

The Second IV

The First IV

The Second VIII

Rugby Report

Winter is here Around the grounds

After the shortened 2021 Season, we have been back in full swing in 2022. It has been wonderful to see Northbridge come alive again, and the introduction of three new rounds, focusing on important parts of our Community – Mother’s Day Round, New Boy’s Round and our first Indigenous Round.

Pre-Season

Over the summer, dedicated Opens players began a Pre-Season schedule of gym work and skills Many thanks to Mr Dave Kennett and his team for their partnership in this regard Much of the focus of field training was on defence and establishing new patterns of play In this, we have been ably assisted by Mr Jason Taylor from the North Sydney Bears His dedication and expertise are invaluable Mr Hadley Jackson has been in charge of overseeing a new Development Programme for the Opens which is creating internal pathway programmes for younger players at the School

Under 16 Gen Blue Selections

Over summer, six of our Under 16 boys were selected to train and develop with the Gen Blue Pathway System This was a great opportunity for the boys to mix with other schoolboys from across the state and represent themselves and the School

Community Coaching Day

One of the highlights of the Pre-Season was the Community Coaching Day Unfortunately, on the weekend where we had enormous rainfalls and therefore, the initial intent of having every single Rugby team get exposure to great coaches such as Al Baxter, Nick Farr-Jones, Angus Sinclair, Sam Payne, Kemble Cowan and Michael Hawker did not come to pass We went to Plan B and had the Opens Competition Squad attend a training run with these coaches at Northbridge Thank you for your guidance and passion

Opens Rugby Squad –Training Day

Cameron Johns (Year 12) –

First XV Rugby

NSW 7’s

Shore fielded two representatives for the NSW Under 17 Sevens Competition just before the Easter Holiday break –Leo Bassingthwaighte and Tom Klem A carnival was held at The Scots College with nice calm weather awaiting all teams NSW had a first-up win over Cranbrook by a large margin and then followed up with another strong win over Canberra Grammar In the final, The Scots College hosted NSW Under 17, and I am pleased to say that Leo and Tom helped to get the job done, bringing home the trophy for NSW Under 17 Well done boys

Holidays Camps and Matches

During the first week of the Easter break, the First and Second XV Squads gathered in Sydney to continue preparations for Term 2 Rugby A combination of paintball, training and dinners culminated in matches against Waverley College at Northbridge Both the First and Second XV had solid wins and played some attractive and structured Rugby Rugby Camps were also held for the Preparatory boys, as well as boys in the Senior School looking to develop their skills and technique Thanks to Mr Ben Molloy for running these camps at Northbridge

On Saturday 23 April, Shore hosted Daramalan College at Northbridge and played four separate matches The Under 13A/B, Under 14A/B, Under 15A/B and Under 16A/B Squads all had valuable game time against some very robust opposition and all squads had positive results on the scoreboard

Leichhardt Oval Curtain Raiser – Shore vs St Augustine’s College and Waratahs vs Crusaders

On a wonderful day of Rugby, Shore was given the privilege of playing a Curtain-Raiser match for the Waratahs vs Crusaders clash earlier in the year There was torrential rain for our junior teams who played on the day but the weather cleared for the afternoon and the Shore First XV played a wonderful game and beat St Augustine’s College 82-0 The Shore boys then stayed on and watched the Waratahs defeat the Crusaders and cheer on Mr Craig from School House who earned a cap for NSW and helped steer the team to victory

Trials

We have seen some fantastic Rugby being played across our age groups this year The trial matches have been the best start to a season by an Open Age Group in the last 15 years A blessing of the holiday period is now a chance to rest and recuperate after sustaining injuries in Trials, ready to bounce back in Term 3 for the final four matches

Thank you to everyone for your support this year I hope you will agree that our boys are in the fight, having fun and enjoying Northbridge as a community – the best place to be in winter!

I am very grateful to all of the Shore Staff and young Old Boy Assistants who give so much of themselves to the Rugby Programme It is a joy to watch the activity each day at Northbridge in the afternoons and your dedication to the teams and the boys is why I love this School

Mr David Mason-Jones Master in Charge, Rugby

OPENS Rugby Squad

Thomas Klem (Year 11) and Leo Bassingthwaighte (Year 12)

Surfing – Battle of the Boards

The Annual Battle of the Boards Surfing Competition against Knox Grammar School was held at Long Reef on Saturday 12 March. The surf conditions were good, with a 1.8 metre swell and light winds.

The battle is run as a Tag-Team format with Shore and Knox Grammar School having two teams of five surfers each The teams had one hour for all five surfers to catch two waves each, with the second wave being their ‘power wave’, scoring double points There were also bonus points for the teams who finished first

The two schools were evenly matched, and the event came down to the last surfers for each team before the judges could declare a winner For the second consecutive year, Shore defeated Knox Grammar School The score was extremely close, with a combined score of Shore 705 and Knox 689, meaning that every surfer in both ‘A’ and ‘B’ Teams contributed to the result

Tag-Team Surfing puts a lot of pressure on each surfer as every wave must count, and the clock is against the surfers Sam Pockley (Year 9) got the A Team off to a great start, catching two excellent waves and landing big turns in the heavy close-out end section Duncan Cowan (Year 10) kept the scoreboard ticking over with strong waves In the middle,

Ollie Petty (Year 12) and Ben Cody-Osborne (Year 12) felt the time pressure as the hour started to run out, with Ben smartly sacrificing his score to give his final surfer, Sam Davis (Year 8), enough time to get his waves

Kennedy (Year 12) got the B Team off to a strong start before Peter Steyn (Year 12) rode a great first wave, but unfortunately couldn’t back it up Nick Bennett (Year 9) and Jack Steiger-Thorpe (Year 7) managed their time and set up

Jones (Year 8) well as the last surfer Ben made a very smart call to catch a final wave quickly and return to the beach as the first team to finish, securing four valuable bonus points

the conclusion of the event, Captain of Surfing, Ollie Petty (Year 12), thanked the judges, coaches and opposition for a great contest All surfers should be proud of their efforts

Mr John McClelland Master in Charge, Surfing

Shore Swimming

Senior Swimming Carnival

The 2022 Shore Senior Swimming Carnival took place in the R A I Grant Centre Pool on 9 February in front of a crowd of parent spectators, Shore staff and students The Carnival saw 88 boys compete in 56 events with 11 new School records broken on the day This was the largest Shore Swimming Carnival in many years with hopes of building on this in the years to come with the inclusion of all Boys and House Relays

AAGPS Swimming Season

Shore hosted the first two Carnivals of the AAGPS Season due to no availabilities at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre These provided a great opportunity to showcase the new R A I Grant Centre Pool to our friends in the AAGPS Shore made the most of the home pool advantage with strong performances at both Carnivals The Season then moved on to the three remaining carnivals at SOPAC with points on the line in all meets

The Junior Division had a great battle with Newington College, with the team winning the fourth GPS Carnival and narrowly going down to them in the final GPS Carnival by 25 points The Intermediate Division battled through a strong division, jumping from sixth in GPS Three all the way onto the podium in third place by GPS Five The Senior Division made up a place in a very strong division, rounding out the Season in fifth place This is a great achievement for the Seniors who only have four swimmers in each age group, meaning a large number of races with minimal recovery times on Carnival evenings

Junior Division Final:

Intermediate Division Final:

Senior Division Final:

Lachlan Svensson (Year 9)

Representative Swimmers

Shore swimmers had a very strong presence in the representative arena this Season with 16 boys being selected onto the AAGPS Team to compete at the NSW CIS Swimming Championships.

Archie Lawry (Under 12s) had a stand-out performance, gaining selection onto the NSW CIS Team for the NSW All-Schools Championships in three events Archie will be joined by the following relay swimmers who placed 3rd in their respective relays at the NSW CIS Championships:

Boys 12-14 4x50 Medley Relay

1 Lachie Svensson

2 Harry Pollitt

3 JJ Black

4 Ethan Ng

Boys 12-14 4x50 Free Relay

1 Lachie Svensson

2 Ethan Ng

3 Lawson Armstrong

4 JJ Black

Balmoral Swim

Supporting the Children’s Cancer Institute

Shore competed in the Balmoral Swim to raise much needed money for the Children’s Cancer Institute Shore participated for its ninth consecutive year, and as always, it was a fantastic day The Balmoral Swim is a great way to connect with our local community and to help support a great cause The Shore Swim team performed well with wins in the Junior Team Relay and Intermediate Team Relay, with the Seniors placing 5th Shore won the Charity Cup with a total of $18,805 raised for the Children’s Cancer Institute on the day

Mr Jake Somerville Master in Charge, Swimming

(L-R): Ethan Ng (Year 8), JJ Black (Year 9), Lawson Armstrong (Year 8) and Lachlan Svensson (Year 9)Archie Lawry (Year 7)

Vitai Lampada Tradiderunt

The School Community was saddened to learn of the death of Paul Wansey in March 2022. Paul had an illustrious school career culminating in his final two years (1958/59) when he received colours for Athletics, Rugby, and Cricket. In both the latter he was selected for the combined GPS Teams. He was also a CUO and Second Prefect.

In 1960 Paul entered Sydney University to study Medicine He was a member of a particularly successful University Rugby team, playing at five eighth, being a deft handler, swift runner, and astute kicker A serious shoulder injury thwarted the possibility of representative selection He played cricket with Mosman Cricket Club His batting belied his gentle nature, for he displayed an impulsive determination to despatch the ball to, or preferably over the boundary as frequently as possible In one innings for the Shore First XI, Paul plundered the St Ignatius’ College’s bowling with a score of 154, including 25 fours and two sixes

After graduating in Medicine, Paul worked in the UK as a General Practitioner, including as a Medico on the Liner QE2 Returning to Australia he joined the Wickham Road Medical Practice in Neutral Bay In 1985 he was invited to take the position of Shore Medical Officer, a task which would involve him in regular visits to the School; attending Winter Games events at Northbridge; and being available for consultation by the School, particularly by Boarders concerning medical matters He also became the family doctor to a number of resident staff

Paul continued in this role until his retirement in 2011 His contribution was profound The boys appreciated his relaxed,

unhurried approach, his easy conversation, and his genuine warmth and concern He had a remarkable ability as a diagnostician, a precious talent in a General Practitioner, which rescued numerous situations which could have become much more serious On a February evening in 1995 I experienced such skill when at my wife’s insistence I telephoned Paul one evening to advise him that I was experiencing some discomfort in the chest Despite my protestations he was emphatic that I go immediately to Royal North Shore Emergency where he suggested their judgement would be more appropriate than mine in determining any problem Within minutes of arrival, I was experiencing a heart attack, and deeply grateful to be in proper medical care Today, some 27 years later, I reflect with gratitude on Paul Wansey’s wisdom

Paul’s conscientious and unassuming work as Medical Officer to Shore for over a quarter of a century was less noticeable than his brilliant school achievements Yet many members of the Shore Community can readily testify to their appreciation of his sound professional advice and oversight in attending to their welfare during this time

Vitai Lampada Tradidit.

Mr Robert A I Grant AM Headmaster from 1984-2002

schoolboy at Shore and achieved much during his time here, before proudly graduating as a member of the 1971 cohort

Michael’s dedication to the Shore Community continued, and he soon returned to Shore to teach in the Preparatory School, where he held the role of Sportsmaster for many years Michael was also active in the wider community, playing 1st Grade for the Gordon District Cricket Club

Mr Michael McKaughan (OB 71)

The Shore Community was saddened to hear of the death of Michael McKaughan (OB 71) Michael passed away in London in April 2022 He was a very talented

Michael taught in England in the 1980’s where he met his wife Gill They returned to Australia and Michael resumed his role in the Preparatory School

After some time, Michael and Gill decided to move their young family to live in England

permanently Michael went on to become Headmaster of two Preparatory Schools in Southeast England, before retiring in 2014 after a distinguished career

Michael will be remembered by his friends and many past students at Shore as a popular teacher who greatly cared for students, whether in the classroom or on the sporting field

The School extends its deepest sympathy to Gill, and children Christopher, Amy and James

Mr David Anderson Director of Boarding

Dr Paul Wansey (OB 59) Shore Medical Officer 1985-2011

years ago...

In 1922 there were 26 academic staff and 519 students at Shore. Many of the activities and events we see in the School today were in place 100 years ago.

1922

20 March The School Swimming Carnival was held at Lavender Bay with 22 Events and Barry House the winners on the day

25 April ANZAC Day Service and Church Parade The address, which gave a vivid account of the training and landing was given by Gen I G Mackay CMG, DSO, an old Master

28 April OBU vs the School Football match School won 14-3 Annual OBU dinner

29 April Head of the River, Parramatta River

7 May Anniversary Services during which the Archbishop dedicated a new flag in the memory of the late Capt J S Wilson, presented by his aunt, Mrs Blythe

29 August School Athletic Sports Meeting held at Northbridge Dedication of the Pockley Memorial Fountain Returned Soldiers’ Band played through the afternoon

14 October Combined Athletics Sports meeting (GPS) – SCEGS 3rd in Senior and Junior Competitions

20 October Mother’s Pavilion opened at Northbridge and at 6 45pm, 220 sat down to tea on the invitation of the Headmaster and Mrs Purves

20 October OBU vs School Annual Cricket match ended in a draw In the Tennis Competition the Old Boys were victorious 16 sets to 11

21 October SCEGS School Fete was held in aid of the Memorial Playing Fields at Northbridge “The numerous well-stocked stalls were artistically decorated and did a brisk business all the afternoon and evening ” The stalls were: Refreshments, Produce, Cakes, Sweets, Flowers, Men’s Stall, Quick Sale Stall, Fancy, Hoop-La, Bran Pie, Books, Medley and Ice-cream

25 October The Archbishop confirmed 45 students in the Annual Confirmation Service

11 November House Regatta Finals with Robson beating School for the House Championship

12 November Armistice Sunday (now Remembrance Day) with address given by the Reverend F Cash

3 December Assembly and prizes for House Competitions

8 December Annual Entertainment Concert was held The items were vocal selections, violin playing and poetry reading performed by staff and friends of the School “A feature of this concert was the playing of the School Orchestra, composed of present boys, Old Boys, and friends, under the conductorship of Mr Walmsley, and with Mr Clark at the piano ”

Student Responsibility and Agency at the ELC

We encourage them to be participants in decision making in order for them to feel a sense of community and to know that what they have to say is meaningful and valued

Recently we have been developing student responsibility through the creation of student ‘Room Leaders’ Each class collectively brainstormed the questions, “What is a Room Leader?” and “What types of jobs can I be responsible for leading?” Room Leader positions are given daily to two students in each classroom The children take great pride in wearing their Room Leader badge or sticker and assisting in tasks which include; helping with setting up the lunch boxes each day, taking the book trolley to the library, or being a helper of friends in the ELC

Our philosophy is for all students to be empowered, independent individuals who are active participants in their learning.

At the ELC our programme is focused on providing opportunities for children to develop a sense of agency, particularly around children’s connections to their world As such, we encourage the students to contribute to their education by giving them a voice

Through participation as Room Leaders and Helpers, we begin to build the children’s awareness of the responsibilities necessary for active community involvement These leadership roles also serve an important part in supporting our School Values by promoting the virtue of serving others

Mrs Michelle Thompson Director, Shore Early Learning Centre

Serving by Doing in Years K, 1 and 2

At Shore, we emphasise the importance of students learning to give to those less fortunate. The children gain an understanding of giving, not just financially, but of themselves as well.

On Friday 3 June, the girls and boys from Years K, 1 and 2 held a Pyjama Day to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Winter Appeal As a donor school, we raised funds for the Vinnies ‘Kid’s Pack Programme’ which makes up packs of school supplies to be distributed to kids and families in need

Our children formed an efficient production line to fill all the packs Miss Tootell and Mrs Connolly co-ordinated the day and were ably supported by Mrs Cook and Mrs Mankarious Thank you to all the parents who also assisted on the day We raised over $3,500 and made up over 400 packs It was a powerful way for the children to learn about giving, by doing

Miss Natasha Mitchell Head of Northbridge Campus

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr

On Wednesday 8 June, Year 6 put on two spectacular performances of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. The matinee performance captivated the children of the ELC, Kindergarten to Year 5, plus some guests. The cast and crew then lifted themselves to an even higher level for the evening performance, in front of a packed auditorium of parents and friends.

The quality of the production was astounding and the level of performance that the students were able to achieve, after many weeks of rehearsals, was amazing It was hard to comprehend that we were watching a performance from 12-year-old boys, in a primary school setting It highlighted some of the wonderful talent at the Preparatory School

Many thanks are in order to all the Preparatory School staff involved in the production Mrs Chelsea Collings, Mrs Lisa Steiner and Mr Jonathan Todhunter, the show’s Directors, should be congratulated for their vision and commitment The Year 6 teachers worked tirelessly behind the scenes, through rehearsals and during the performances, to ensure the boys were ready to deliver a spectacular show There were many other members of staff who contributed to the show’s success, working on ticketing, programmes, lighting, and backstage A particular innovation this year was having a number of the Year 6 students taking on backstage roles, including set transition, lighting, sound and camera work Mrs Colling’s Director’s notes from the programme gave some background to the performance and what the boys were able to achieve

When rehearsals began it was clear that we had an exceptional cast for the Year 6 Musical of 2022 The students possessed a keen passion for, and dedication to the Dance and Drama art forms and continually brought a wonderful enthusiasm and

positivity to the rehearsal space They clearly needed a production that would challenge them with captivating characters, humour, drama and show-stopping tunes so, in Term 4, 2021, we choose Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr to give them a fun-filled show they could bring to life

During rehearsals, the boys worked tirelessly to create and build colourful, loveable characters, true to the story and action They explored the power of body language and facial expression to help build meaning for the audience and realised that singing and choreography alone are not enough to carry a story They also learnt rehearsals can be long and exhausting and putting on a show requires considerable effort and teamwork

We are so immensely proud of the boys and their commitment and unwavering enthusiasm It was an absolute pleasure to watch these young performers bring this classic story to life After many months of hard work, the students were extremely excited to present the fruits of their labour to the people who mean the most to them – their families and friends

Well done and congratulations to all involved in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr!

Mr Nick Saunders Head of the Preparatory School

Report from the Shore Parents’ Association Chair

The first six months of 2022 has been a busy time for the Shore Parents’ Association. We’ve enjoyed being able to gather together again and having the opportunity to welcome new parents to the Shore Community. Thank you to the Year Reps for planning some fantastic Parent Events.

Thank you also to many parents who have supported the School by volunteering at the Northbridge Canteen, covering library books, the Mother’s Day stalls or helping with scribing for exams After a two year break due to COVID-19, we’re very much looking forward to the American Tea on 9 September – at both the North Sydney and Northbridge Campuses All are welcome to come along and join in the fun of the day

Fundraising

Funds raised by the Shore Parents’ Association from activities such as the American Tea, are donated back to the School to support our students Items purchased recently have included a 3D printer for the Prep School, Dataloggers for Senior Science and moveable goals needed for new rules governing Junior Football

Mr Mark Halstead Parents’ Association Chair

Shore

A Report from the Shore Foundation President

in their Wills David Mason-Jones leads the Foundation as Executive Director and is supported by Angela Evans, our new Foundation Manager Together, they drive the day-to-day activities of the Foundation and bring our programmes to life

fulfil its role and embrace new possibilities and ways to support Shore

The Shore Foundation is committed to supporting Shore with a range of programmes and initiatives that enrich the teaching and learning experiences of the students at the School.

In 2022, we have been delighted to host wonderful major events to reconnect the Shore Community and continue to provide funding to the School and families We thank all our donors for their generous support of the Foundation, who have already made voluntary donations, pledges and made a provision for a gift

It is an honour to have been elected the 10th President of the Foundation during 2021 Our family has a long and proud association with Shore I have sons in Year 12, Year 10 and Year 6 in 2022 My daughter attended the Northbridge Campus, and finished the HSC in 2020 Their grandfather left Shore in 1956 and great grandfather in 1920 They also have great great uncles who left in 1896 and 1893 – some of the very first students at Shore

I deeply value and respect tradition, and I am committed to building on the Foundation’s existing programmes that have endured through the goodwill of donors over many years I am equally passionate about the Foundation, reflecting on how it can most effectively

In close collaboration with the School we’re fostering new thinking about fundraising for a wider range of initiatives that enhance teaching and learning For example, we were delighted to provide ‘seed’ funding for the introduction of the role of Head of Careers Education – a new role this year In providing such funding, the Foundation can accelerate the establishment of important programmes and support that benefit all students and equip them to thrive in their lives beyond Shore

As President, I am grateful for the work of the Foundation Board The Directors generously contribute time and inspiration to support the School in so many ways

I thank Mr Patrick Joyce, Mr Stephen Coakley, Mr Drew Hall, Ms Melissa Widner, Mr James Plowman and Mr Nigel Virgo

Ms Danielle Avery

President, Shore Foundation

A Report from the Executive Director

that is to pay forward the great fortune I had to attend Shore myself

The Shore Foundation continues to work hand in hand with the School to provide a range of additional opportunities for students to grow and thrive at school, from the significant investment made to support the development of the R A I Grant Centre, to continuing to expand our Scholarship and Bursary Programme

consideration We strive to create the best environment for our children today We aim to offer opportunities to those who wish to attend Shore but may not have the means to do so We seek to pay forward the gifts we have been given by those who came before us

I have a special affinity with the 2022 Year 12 cohort. I started my second ‘stint’ at Shore when they were in Year 7 and it feels like I am finishing my second set of ‘six years’ with this group of boys.

There have been magnificent highs witnessing their achievements coupled with the pain of their disappointments They remind me why I do the job I do, and

The School and the School Council have worked hard to maintain downward pressure on School fees, when many other schools build the growth of their programmes into Tuition fees Our approach historically has been to reach out to our community to share in the growth and development of the School

When asked to support the School financially, please make a measured

I also had the great honour to be appointed the Master in Charge of Rugby at Shore in 2021 It is a privilege to work with the boys across the School and to have a truly hands-on role in developing the programmes the School has to offer Walking onto A Ground at training I still receive that thrill of treading on such hallowed turf, loved and treasured by so many Old Boys and made possible by generations past

Mr David Mason-Jones Executive Director, Shore Foundation

Voluntary Donations on Fee Statements

One of the easiest ways to start supporting Foundation initiatives is by ticking the Voluntary Donation box on your quarterly fee statement.

This is an important way for the Foundation to help fund the additional

programmes we seek to deliver in partnership with the School

The current participation rate for donations is approximately 60% of the parent body We are hoping to increase this to 90% by the end of 2023

The R A I Grant Centre

The new R A I Grant Centre has been made possible by generous contributions from the Shore Community over many years. The Shore Foundation facilitated almost 8,000 donations from over 2,500 individuals. Families can be proud of their connection to this significant contribution to the history of Shore.

There is still an opportunity to purchase a ‘Tile’ in the Aquatic Centre Names will

Just as those who came before us contributed to the purchase of our playing fields in the middle of World War I, let us continue that legacy and do great things for future generations of Shore students

be proudly displayed on the Donor Board in the pool reception area Many families with several generations of Shore students have recorded their connection to the School this way Another great option is to purchase a ‘Tile’ for a friend, parents, children, or a team you played in at School, if you are an Old Boy

To find out more please contact the Foundation office foundation@shore nsw edu au

2022 Icebreaker

Our 2022 welcome back to School cocktail night, ‘Icebreaker’, was held in the R A I Grant Centre. The venue was dictated by the inclement weather, rather than by planning, but it gave the Foundation and School the opportunity to ‘test’ the functionality of the Basketball courts for hosting events!

Thanks to the incredible support of our Facilities team (who make so much happen behind the scenes), we were able to transform the entire Centre to host 1,000 parents and staff, and there was plenty of room to spare

Thank you to all the parents who attended the evening and a warm welcome to all the new parents who attended for the first time ‘Icebreaker’ is designed to be a casual and relaxed evening which provides a wonderful opportunity to meet with new

and old friends at the beginning of the School year

Thank You Dinner

The Foundation was fortunate to host a dinner for over 100 guests in the new R A I Grant Centre.

This was an opportunity to thank many donors who helped make the Centre come to fruition We were joined by Alex Robinson (OB 21) who addressed the guests and recounted his fond memories of the School

The dinner not only provided a chance to thank donors but was also an opportunity to thank Mr Tony Young (OB 77) and Dr John Mulcahy for their service to the Shore Foundation Board Mr Young recently completed eight years as Foundation President, a period of service second only to the renowned Mr K G Smith Dr Mulcahy served as a Director of the Foundation Board and was a key member of the Shore Building Committee, overseeing the development of the R A I Grant Centre

Thank you, men The Torch passed on

Visit from Mr Peter Conway

With COVID-19 regulations easing, the School was fortunate to receive a visit from US based Old Boy and donor, Mr Peter Conway.

Peter was in Sydney to attend his 52 Year reunion and stayed in the School flats so that he could be a part of some of the day to day activities at Shore in 2022 This included meeting many of the boys and families receiving the Peter F Conway Scholarship - established ten years ago to provide a Shore education to the sons of Christian ministry workers

Thank you for your ongoing support Peter Vitai Lampada Tradunt.

Welcome Angela Evans

The Foundation has welcomed Ms Angela Evans as the new Foundation Manager after Catherine Cambridge moved on to lead the Events Team in the Community Engagement Department.

Angela has hit the ground running and is already very well connected with the Shore Community She successfully ran

the Foundation’s Thank You Dinner in Term 2 and will lead our All Sports Lunch in late July

Angela brings a diverse range of skills to assist the Foundation As a trained Psychologist, Angela has also worked in media and real estate and will be involved in all facets of the Foundation’s activities with the Shore Community

A Report from the Old Boys’ Union President

This year seems to be largely returning to normal. After two difficult years of lockdowns, for the OBU, events are finally proceeding as planned. I hope we are able to continue to enjoy the opportunities to meet as a community, to celebrate fellowship, the achievements of Old Boys and to support the School.

In March this year, the OBU welcomed our new Alumni Community Manager, Maria Black Ms Black and the OBU Committee continue to be committed to the work of maintaining contact with members, assisting Old Boys, running events, assisting students as they seek to understand what careers they might follow; and offering Pastoral Care assistance

OBU Casual Vacancy for Council

Doug Ferguson (91) was invited to fill the OBU vacancy on Council, he is a wellknown business leader in Sydney who has made a considerable contribution to Shore (right)

OBU Notices

A page has been added to the OBU section of the School’s website listing those Old Boys who have passed and as a place to record memories and obituaries

Year 7 Presentation

At the beginning of the new School Year, the OBU attended a meeting with Year 7 boys to explain the OBU and present them with supporters’ caps for their parents/ carers (above)

2022 Australia Day and Queens Birthday Honours

Several Old Boys were recognised for their contribution to Australia in the Honours announced this year These included:

• Alexander Purnell (12) was awarded The Medal of The Order of Australia (OAM)

• Rick Holliday-Smith (67) was awarded The Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

• Prof Saxon Smith (94) was awarded The Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

• John Hardie (70) was awarded The Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Stephen Woodhill President, Old Boys’ Union

Shore

Reunion News

There are 20 Year Group Reunions being planned this year including Annual Regional and Interstate Reunions, Sydney Golf Day and the inaugural Old Boys Cocktail Party being held in the new R A I Grant Centre at Shore on 16 September

On Friday 26 November 2021 the Annual OBU gathering for the Central West Region of NSW was held in Orange at the Duntryleague Golf Club, unfortunately due to the inclement weather, the scheduled golfing component was cancelled (right)

After two years of COVID-19 delays, the Class of 2015 got together for their fiveyear reunion 110 Old Boys journeyed back

to North Sydney to share stories at the Greenwood Hotel (above)

An enjoyable Old Boys luncheon was held Tuesday 24 May at the Buderim Tavern on the Sunshine Coast Those present received an update on the School from the Headmaster After the lunch, Dr Petterson

travelled to Brisbane for informal drinks with some ‘young’ Brisbane Old Boys

On Wednesday 25 May, 13 Old Boys from Queensland were joined by the Headmaster at the annual Brisbane Reunion luncheon held at the United Service Club (below)

The belated 50-Year reunion for the Class of 1970 Reunion was held in March, 58 Old Boys attended including two Old Boys who live overseas (above)

Recent Old Boy News:

Ben Tudhope (17) was appointed Co captain of the Australian Paralympic Team for the Beijing 2022 Winter Games held in March Ben won Australia’s first medal at the Beijing Paralympics when he earned a bronze medal in the men’s snowboard cross Ben recently claimed a World Cup gold medal, along with the Crystal Globe, as the overall para snowboard season champion this year in Canada (right)

John Eldershaw (49) and Geoff Lovell (84) have co-authored a book titled – I Zingari Australia 1888-2021 Launched on 2 April 2022, I Zingari tells the story of the oldest social cricket club in NSW which was founded in Sydney in 1888 I Zingari translates from Italian as ‘The Gypsies’ IZA has a long association with Shore –many Old Boys have been active playing members and the Club continues to play an annual match against the Shore First XI (right)

One of the strengths of Shore is connecting students with those who have come before At a Senior School assembly in May, Nick Purnell (08) was invited to address the boys At school Nick enjoyed victories at the Head of the River, was selected to row in the NSW Men’s Open Eight and Australian Men’s Eight He also represented Australia at the London and Tokyo Olympic Games and World Championship regattas (right)

Finally, the OBU continues to be indebted to the School for its support and particularly to the School’s Community Chaplain Reverend Dr Nick Foord (80) Rev Foord’s commitment to the wellbeing of Old Boys, their families and the School community over the last two difficult years has been exceptional

Stephen Woodhill (79) President, Old Boys’ Union

Mitre Club

This year we are getting back to normal with mid-year and Christmas lunches. The aims are to keep older Old Boys in touch with each other and with the School.

Shore Old Boys’ Union

We welcomed the 1970 alumni and hope they can join us at the Club events We are looking forward to 2023

Rodney Northam (61) Convenor, Mitre Club