Week 5 - Sydney Church of England Grammar School

The Shore Weekly Record
Friday 27th February, 2015
HEADMASTER’S AWARD FOR
ACADEMIC MERIT
SP Scott - Year 9 (HS)
DS Jackson - Year 9 (RN)
AJ Fiori - Year 10 (MS)
TH Bakker - Year 10 (MS)
CET Amos - Year 9 (MS)
SW Bursill - Year 9 (BS)
NGL Simpson - Year 10 (MS)
For 10 accumulated Credit Points
Transport to the
Head of the River
Saturday, 7th March 2015
The cost of transport is $15 return which must be
paid by using the student ID card. Prefects will be
collecting outside the Deputy Headmaster’s Office
at recess and lunch.
Buses will leave from the Mount Street Courts at
7.45 am sharp, returning at approximately
2.15 pm.
Graham J. Robertson
DEPUTY HEADMASTER
Volume LXXVI
Term 1 Week 5
Saturday 28th February
5.00opm - Wedding of
Alex Barron and Rebekah Thomas
Sunday 1st March
9.00am - Prep Family Service
In Term II boys commence wearing the
winter School Uniform
Parents are advised to purchase items before the
commencement of Term II to avoid long delays in
queues. All winter uniform items are now in stock.
The Clothing Shop operates an account system
only for full-time boarders. Weekly boarders and
day boys are required to pay for items
at the time of purchase.
The Student ID Card is the preferred way for boys
to pay for their purchases at the Clothing Shop.
The ID Card must be topped up to cover the cost of
items purchased and parents are reminded that this
can be done via Lampada on your
My School Account.
Also parents and students buying uniform items at
the shop can pay by Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos
cash or cheque.
For any questions please call the Clothing Shop
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday
9.30am - 4.30pm on 9900 4704
NOTICE TO PARENTS
2015
Term I
Wed 28 January
Term II Monday 20 April
Term III Monday 13 July
Term IV Wed 6 October
Wednesday 1 April
Thursday 18 June
Thursday 17 Sept
Friday 4 December
2016
Term I
Term II
Term III
Term IV
Thursday 28 Jan
Tuesday 26 April
Monday 18 July
Monday 10 Oct
Friday, 27th February, 2015
Friday 8 April
Wednesday 22 June
Thurs 22nd Sept
Friday 2 December
There has been an outbreak of head lice amongst
boys at Shore. Outbreaks such as this are common
among school children at this time of year.
If your son has head lice he should be treated
immediately as they are contagious. Your local
pharmacist has a range of head lice treatments
which may be purchased without prescription.
Graham J. Robertson
DEPUTY HEADMASTER
Shore’s Privacy Policy is available on our website at www.shore.nsw.edu.au or by contacting the School’s Privacy Officer
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Bringing Parents Together
Feb 27th
Feb 27th
March 6th
March 13th
March 20th
March 20th
March 20th
March 26th
March 27th
Year 9 Morning Tea
Northbridge Cocktail Party
ICEBREAKER
Year 7 Coffee Morning
Year 10 Dads Drinks
Prep Cocktail Party
Prayer Group
Year 8 Walk
Year 10 Coffee Morning
Please read the SHORE ASSOCIATION WEEKLY
for details of upcoming events:
http://www.shore.nsw.edu.au/file.php?fileID=8513&dl=1
Round 1: Shore V Ascham
Last Friday Shore hosted Ascham for Round 1 of
the ISDA. It was a highly successful start to the
season with Shore winning seven of the eight
debates.
The Senior As and Bs both outclassed their
opposition, arguing for the mandatory inclusion of
playable female characters in video games. The
Year 9 and 10 teams successfully banned
compulsory voting in Australia. In very close
debates, our Year 7 and Year 8 teams won a ban on
military themes toys. The Primary A and B teams
argued for the book over the movie – with one vote
for each by the adjudicators.
This Friday Shore travels to Roseville to settle
issues relating to education. Junior debates start at
7.00pm; Senior debates start at 8.00pm.
All are welcome to attend.
PCH
Friday, 27th February, 2015
Holiday Workshops will be offered, from
Wednesday 1st April, to Year 12 boys for the
upcoming vacation. These have proven successful
in providing boys with structure which
complements their individual study programmes.
Each 3 hour Holiday Workshop session will consist
of coverage of important HSC topics in that
subject. A mix of strategies will be used in order
to maximise learning: revision lecture, structured
tutorial and discussion. Workshops will generally
be limited to a minimum of 7 and a maximum of
approximately 20 boys. A fee of $60 (which
includes GST) will be charged per (3 hour)
workshop, which represents excellent value
compared to externally run HSC lecture courses.
Boys are encouraged strongly to make good use of
the workshops and are expected to stay to the end
of each workshop.
A selection form will be handed to each boy in
Year 12 and is to be returned to Ms. Lamb,
Director of Studies Secretary. Boys may choose as
many sessions as they like. Every attempt will be
made to accommodate all boys, but it might be
necessary to restrict the number of boys in a
particular workshop, depending upon demand.
This will be done on a first come first served basis.
Charges will be made to the next fees statement on
a no-refund basis.
A list of all available workshops will be available
through the School’s portal, Lampada, from Friday,
13th March.
Boys will not be required to wear school uniform.
Boys are not encouraged to drive to school for the
workshops. However, if they do drive they are
not allowed to park in the front driveway under
any circumstances.
We do hope that each boy will participate in the
workshops, which, according to boys in the Classes
of 1999-2014, contributed well to their success at
the HSC examinations.
I M Middleton
MIC – Holiday Workshops
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CORRECTION
ACADEMIC REFLECTIONS
Australian Geography Competition 2014
Shore performed extremely well in 2014, placing equal 8th in Australia.
The following awards were achieved:
Junior (under 13 years)
High Distinction
M S C Macdonald, H R Molinari, A R Nelson, D J Perry, A J Vucetic, R D White
Distinction
H W Oates, L M Prictor, C C Savage, R R Singleton, S F Williams, B P Woods, H H Zheng
Intermediate (14 and 15 years)
Prize: J Wang placed equal 1st in NSW
High Distinction
M R Ackery, S M Adam-Smith, D A Allen, H D Baikie, T M Baker, H Blair, C G Bogates, R Boltman,
A J Brammall, S R Brereton, I N S Broadbent, M Chang, A G Clark, J E Cope, L C Cropper, O V Dixon,
Z E Drysdale, R W Fraser, W J Friend, T M Hamilton, N A Hilton, J M Hobbs, T J Hoggett, W J Jefferies,
B H Jefferson, J A Kench, N H Kerr, K R Kinkade, D R Latham, C A Lee, S Lee, J R Lemercier,
T A Lockhart, S C Luk, A B Ma, J G MacGregor, S D Mazay, N R McGarry, E C McLennan, B A Millar,
L W Muir, B T Muston, J R Newbrun, E C H Noh, T J Parish, N G Pater, J L Pavey, J M Powell,
A D Priestley, J A Rein, J D Reynolds, N R Richards, G Richardson, R G Richardson, S B Robinson,
C A Salter, J G Sargeant, W G Shaw, T M Slack-Smith, H J Stinson, J C Tong, O F Vinter, M W Viol,
H H Walker, G Wa Mukii, C Wang, J Wang, J H Watson, H U Watson, H C Wrench, A Wu, S Zhang
Distinction
T P Adler, J M Afaras, R J Allen, S W Aylward, T H Bakker, A C Barry, G O Calder, J L Carwardine,
B C Clarkson, J M Collins, J D Collison, C E Cox, T M Cudmore, T H Curran, M L Eaton, J C Elliff,
F O Ellis, S T Erby, C F Feilen, O D Fielke, A R Francis, B S Furby, W B Gerstle, C M Gill, E J
Glendinning, J C Gram, M D Green, T M Hamilton, D R Hattersley, D F Hawkins, B J Head, D R Hedley,
B J Hodgkinson, T J Hodjkinson, M K Houston, A M Humphris, D F James, J T Kang, T W King,
L K Leary, M T Lee, K A Liman, C J Little, O H Mackay, L V McAllister, F McKinlay, J E Meares,
M M Moran, J E Muston, T J Ogborne, J T Osborne, S C Parker, A P Pechar, T E Petersen,
R G Richardson, B C Ryder, M T Scouller, M G Smith, M R Sullivan, T J Sundell, A L Swain, B L Tao,
E T Trippas, D K Walker, C W Wallace, H H Waugh, H C Zicat
Senior (16 years)
Prize: J M Abel placed equal 1st in NSW
High Distinction
J M Abel, M J Denniss, A J Doherty, A J Fitch, H I Fullerton, T M Fullerton, C B Gates, M D Guo,
S Hayashi, A G Heaton, L J Hile, A W Keddie, H C Laithwaite, B R Nielson, J P Stinson, M W Taylor,
C F Yuncken
Distinction
J J Davies, I M Dent, C G Devadson, H M Gray, H R Mactier, D H Martin, C L Meisels, J H Meyers,
L J Mezrani, W F Mezrani, A S Middleton, A K Neale, S B Posel, R J Tapp, H K Walker, S J Woods
CORRECTION
2014 INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES
Boys receiving a Band 6 result are listed below:
Design & Technology
D J Bantli, M P Francis, S S Parsons, J R Perry
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Music Updates:
Upcoming Concerts/Event at a glance:
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27th February: Michael Griffin lectures about strategies to apply for successful learning.
2nd March String Camp
9th March ‘Encore!’ – Exemplar HSC performances – compulsory for Year 11 and 12 Music
students.
19th - 28th March Musical “A Peculiar People”
24th March Lunchtime Concert *
31st March Scholars Concert
1st April: Instruments Concert for Year 7.
Lunchtime Concerts:
These events are an opportunity for students to perform for others at Shore. To organise a spot, please
email Miss Wentzel ([email protected] ) with the name of the music you are going to perform
and any performance requirements you might have.
Michael Griffin Lecture Series – this Friday!
This term, we have engaged international motivation speaker, Michael Griffin, to speak primarily to our
Music scholars. I have attached Mr. Griffin’s biography for your interest. Mr. Griffin will speak to Shore
music students on February, 27th February, and I hope this will be an inspiring start to motivating each
student with achieving their personal musical goals. It is expected that Shore Music Scholars will attend
this event. Music Scholars and Elective Music students in String Ensemble or Musical rehearsals have
been excused to attend these inspiring presentations in the MAC (Prep). (Please note the change of venue).
This event is open to the community to attend. General admission prices for each seminar are $10 for
Adults and $5 for school students but is free for the Shore community. (See below for details).
Teaching Strategies for Learning Success
Presented by Michael Griffin (M.Ed Studies, B.Ed Music, A.Mus.A)
VENUE: Shore School – MAC (Prep) 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Teachers continually search for better teaching methods, new ideas and inspiration to improve the lives of
students. For the department co-ordinator, time is often an issue in finding and disseminating relevant and
pragmatic content. Empower your staff with this inspiring and motivational professional development
seminar. Benefits will transmit to student, department, school, and community. This seminar is designed
for educators; however students are also welcome to attend.
TO BOOK: Please reserve your seat: http://www.trybooking.com/GXFC
This event is free for Shore Community members. Please enter the promotion code “Shore27” on the
‘checkout’ page.
Learning Strategies for Musical Success
Presented by Michael Griffin (M.Ed Studies, B.Ed Music, A.Mus.A)
VENUE: Shore School - MAC (Prep) 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Launch into 2015 with learning how to make every rehearsal effective with this motivational seminar!
Classical pianist, conductor, educator and author, Mr Griffin’s presentation will equip students, teachers,
adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset to improve the likelihood of learning music
successfully. Michael will explain how students can achieve their best through explaining his “3 Golden
Rules” to maximise results in practice sessions.
TO BOOK: Please reserve your seat: http://www.trybooking.com/GVDJ
This event is free for Shore Community members. Please enter the promotion code “Shore27” on the
‘checkout’ page.
Further information about Michael Griffin and his work is available on his website:
http://www.musiceducationworld.com/
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String and Orchestra camp
Notes have been emailed home about these events.
Auditions for Band, Choir and Orchestra – Congratulations!
Congratulations to the students who have recently auditioned for Band, Choir or both! Over the past week,
the music staff has enjoyed meeting new students and placing them into ensembles for 2015.
Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Choir
Concert Band I
Teacher contact:
Mrs King
Mrs Macaulay
Mr Dorich
Concert Band II
Miss Robertson
Concert Ensemble
Mr Dorich/ Miss Lucas
Foreshore
Guitar Ensemble
Intermediate Strings
Jazz Ensemble
Mrs Macaulay
Miss Mitrovic
Miss Wentzel
Mr Payne
Music Production and Composition
Orchestra
Percussion Ensemble
Senior Strings
Stage Band
Mr Banks
Miss Wentzel
Dr Riddle
Miss Wentzel
Mr Dorich
String Quartet
Tenor/ Bass Choir
Treble/ Alto Choir
Year 7 Choir
Music lessons/ Peripatetic staff
Miss Wentzel
Mrs Waters
Mrs Macaulay
Mrs Macaulay
Judy Hicks
When
7:30am Wednesday
7:30am Tuesday
7:30am Monday
7:30am Thursday
7:30am Wednesday
7:30am Friday
7:30am Wednesday
7:30am Friday
7:30am Thursday
Lunch Tuesday
7:30am Friday
Lunch Wednesday
Lunch Friday
7:30am Monday
7:15am Monday
Lunch Thursday
3:00pm Friday
Lunch Monday
Lunch Thursday
4:00pm Friday
Lunch Tuesday
Lunch Monday
Lunch Monday
n/a
Where
Studio 10
Choir Room
Band Room
Band Room
Orchestral Room
Choir Room
Strings Room
Band Room
2205
Orchestral Room
Orchestral Room
Strings Room
Band Room
String Room
Choir Room
Choir Room
Choir Room
n/a
If you have any queries regarding music co-curricular groups, please contact Miss Claire Needham
(Performing Arts Administrator) on [email protected]
Performance opportunities:
Meet the Music:
Concert 2: ANZAC Day Salute Wed 22 Apr 6:30pm
COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
LEDGER War Music [Premiere]
WILLIAMS Letters from the Front [Australian premiere]
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Richard Gill conductor
Gondwana Chorale
Young Singers from the NZ Youth Choir.
Encore! Concert: 9th March
This year, we have secured 20 tickets for Music 1 and 2, Year 11 and 12 students to attend this concert.
The school has been allocated tickets and many Shore students will be able to experience the NSW
exemplar performance at the “Encore” concert. Please return your permission note quickly to secure your
limited ticket. Congratulations also to past Shore students N. Savage (2014) and C. Westhoff (2014) for
receiving Encore nominations.
Bursary Opportunities:
In 2015 the Shore Foundation will offer a limited number of Instrumental Bursaries to boys in Year 7
who demonstrate a willingness to commence or continue tuition on particular instruments, which will
specified in Term 2. In special cases a Bursary may be offered to a boy from another year level. The
Bursaries will cover the cost of one term’s lessons in each of the first four years of Senior School, plus
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the cost of instrument hire from the School during that time. The bursary application forms will be
available from Miss Claire Needham (Performing Arts Administrator) in Term 2, or from your sons’
class Music teacher. These forms must be completed and returned by the 17th June.
Private Music update:
Lessons have begun for students learning instruments at Shore school. The School offers lessons on all
orchestral instruments, all guitars, voice, musicianship/theory and drum kit. Please contact Mrs. Judy
Hicks on [email protected] if you require more information regarding private music lessons at the
School.
Band camp:
Over 120 Shore musicians rehearsed and developed their musical skill at Band Camp this year.
The students rehearsed at Band Camp, under the guidance of Mr. Dorich, Miss Robertson, Mrs King and
Miss Bourne. Over the two days the students developed their personal
musicality and technique with intensive instrumental workshops,
facilitated by expert music educators and professional musicians. The
boys were also privileged to experience guest clinicians who helped
them develop ensemble playing through their Concert Band repertoire.
Thank you to all the Shore music staff, peripatetic teachers and guest
musicians who helped make the 2015 Band Camp such an inspiring
starting event for a musical year ahead.
Mrs. Kirsten Macaulay
Head of Music
Week 5! We’re halfway through the term already! I hope everyone’s been
working hard and has had a great start to the year. The Shore Music
Department has definitely been working hard as well!
Our Instrumental ensembles and Choirs have been working hard for the
past few weeks, experimenting with new pieces to be presented for your entertainment in the near future.
Band Camp has recently passed, allowing members to focus solely on music for 2 days. Next week, the
String and Orchestra Camp will take place on Monday and Tuesday, where the two string ensembles and
the Orchestra will rehearse and hopefully enjoy themselves at the same time.
Rehearsals for the musical, “A Peculiar People” have also been well underway, and if you’re interested,
you might like to “Meet the Cast” at the following link: http://www.shore.nsw.edu.au/news/latest-video-for
-shore-musical-2015-a-peculiar-people.
And of course, the cast are working very hard so make sure you acquire a ticket as soon as it’s available!
What to Listen to:
I recently got myself “hooked” on to Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, also known as the “New World
Symphony”. This piece is an absolute must for studying exams or doing assignments. One might even
recognise the famous tune in movement 2. I usually find myself whistling along to the piece as I “munch”
down on homework.
Nicholas Leung
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Editorial
The Umpire Isn’t Always Right
NJ Healy
We’ve all been in a position when the umpire
or referee makes a decision that both sides know
is wrong, but no one makes the call to correct it.
We understand that the umpire must always be
right but our understanding of human nature
tells us that this cannot always be unequivocally
accepted. The moral dilemma is a complex one,
fought on both fronts: I let my team down by
correcting a call in the opposition’s favour, but I
let my opponent and my own integrity down by
saying nothing. There’s no doubt it’s a morally
challenging decision – especially in an adrenaline
-fuelled, heat-of-the-moment situation.
The analogy of the umpire or referee can be
taken far from the field, court or pitch and into
our everyday lives: when we see injustice do we
take appropriate steps to correct it? We hear
stories of the not-so-innocent bystander, who
witnesses bullying but doesn’t defend the victim,
and instances whereby people opt for selfpreservation rather than righteousness. It’s not
usually about what we have to gain, but rather,
what we have to lose; social acceptability as
opposed to being a problem.
At times, however, it is incumbent on the
individual, and not an umpire, to right a wrong. I
was inspired recently by Brumbies’ centre Clyde
Rathbone, who really did stand up for what was
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right rather than what he was contractually
bound to. Going against his own administration
and one of the world’s biggest corporations, he
refused to promote McHappy Day as a
professional athlete, citing his belief that
“peddling garbage to children is a bad idea made
worse when it’s their role model doing the
selling”. As he wrote for the Sydney Morning
Herald, he responded to hostility and
understandable frustration from his club by
saying that “as a person with a (limited) profile in
the community I do have a moral imperative to
live in accordance with my values”.
Clyde Rathbone put his values and moral
integrity before what was best for his club
financially, potentially costing them a high-profile
sponsorship and some significant funding for
years to come. In this instance, the umpire (a
contract) had prioritised the needs of his club
and McDonalds over what was fair for society.
It’s inevitable that our moral compass will come
into conflict with rules or contracts or umpires,
but the people who stay true to themselves and
their own ideals are the real leaders in our
society, because when in doubt, fairness is their
answer. You can always trust someone who does
not succumb to pressure in the pursuit of a cause
they believe to be justified.
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Secretarial
“When I grow up..."
NH Andrews
"I want to be an astronaut when I’m older"
"I want to be the Prime Minister when I grow
up"
So many children, and even adults, have big
dreams of becoming actors, musicians, lawyers
or even doctors. Kids see a job that seems closely
related to their interests and they think, "Why
not, that’s what I want to do".
There is something brilliant about this divine
beauty of being able to choose what you want to
do at such a young age. You don't need to worry
about your Higher School Certificate mark or
what tertiary degrees you have - you just have a
goal and you strive to achieve it. I believe
without a doubt that anyone can become
whatever they want as long as that main
underlying goal is there. Maybe people feel that
they will just try as hard as they can in their final
year and get the ATAR they deserve and then go
to university, get a degree, and join the
workforce. It is fair to say however, children are
unaware of the long and arduous journey people
in famous and high profile positions often face but that is why I feel it is greater to listen to your
childhood aspirations - unless they change
significantly. For example I always wanted to be
"Bob-the-Builder" but to be honest, at the
moment, I don't know how suited I am to that
job.
As we grow older, our thinking alters. Instead of
dreaming first, then worrying about the
challenges later, we try to tailor what we do
toward what we think we can achieve. Anyway, I
feel that I am getting side tracked from my
point - what I really wanted to talk about in this
article was the hardest careers or occupations
out there. I'm not just talking about intellectually
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hard, but genuinely hard, physically and mentally
demanding jobs
Coal Mining: Topping the list iand number one
is coal mining, and even though I'm sure all forms
of mining are difficult, I have recently learnt just
how hard coal mining is. Underground mines are
cold, noisy, dark and damp, sometimes with
water on the mine floor. Breathing in coal dust
can lead to a lung disorder called "black lung",
not to mention all the explosions and accidents
that can occur. I suppose that is why the 'danger'
pay is so great. Simple business theory, risk and
return.
UN Negotiator: Wow, so basically in this role,
you’re never going to be able to make everyone
happy. UN workers get involved in conflicts and
wars that can't be resolved by other parties.
Basically, it is the last port of call. Their job is to
find compromises for all sides. Essentially, their
job is to fix the unfixable.
Prison Warden: This would be quite a stressful
job... you are basically the Headmaster of a
prison. Instead of students you have convicted
criminals. This person is responsible for
managing an entire prison, working with
criminals every day. This job would be mentally
demanding and require nerves of steel.
Neurologist (Brain surgeon): Any surgeon has a
huge job. They have to work at close quarters
with a dysfunctional part of the body. They can’t
destroy anything or else they fail at their job,
they have to operate on a body and get it
working better than how it previously was. Brain
surgeons in particular have a tough job because
if they make an incision that is marginally wrong
they can paralyze the whole body, or worse,
even kill the patient.
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Humans of Shore: Interview with Ms. Banerjee
VA Kancharla
What do you love most about Shore?
The boys. Easy. The way the students interact is
so respectful. Also the fact that the students
really love learning. I’ve taught at other schools
before and the engagement with subject matter is
really unique to Shore in my experience.
Why do you think Shore tends to have such
academic success? What do you think causes the
boys to do so well?
I think there’s a lack of fear, boys aren’t afraid to
ask for help from their teachers. I think that’s
probably a reason for their success; but that also
goes the other way. I see a lot of teachers that are
really engaged with their students. I deal mostly
with English but I’ve seen Science teachers here
late, Maths teachers, Geography teachers, all
staying here after hours to see students. It’s quite
a nice reciprocal relationship.
What improvements could Shore and Shore boys
make in order to see even greater academic
success in the future?
I’m going to steal a line from Mr Tzantzaris. I
think the HSC starts in Year 7, and the sooner
boys get that mentality the better it will be for
them. It’s not just study in Senior Years…
Besides English, which subject are you most
keenly interested in?
Oddly enough my other Major is Economics, so
my next interest would be politics and economics.
What are your favourite books and why?
That’s a hard one. I’ll start with two from the
19th century. Crime and Punishment by Fyodor
Dostoevsky. One of the reasons I love it is
because it’s a moral dilemma, but the premise is
so simple. The other 19th century text is on the
other end of the spectrum, a book called
Middlemarch by George Elliot. While Crime and
Punishment has a specific focus, Middlemarch
paints the picture with a very broad brush. But
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mainly the heroine is an attractive character,
which really draws me to the book. She has lots of
internal conflicts which makes her very
interesting. And in the 20th century, Gilead by
Marilyn Robinson. It probably means more from
my perspective of teaching boys. It’s a letter from
an aging father to his much younger son, and it is
based on a Christian world view but is one of the
most highly intelligent and inclusive that I’ve ever
read.
What hobbies do you have outside Shore?
Dance. Latin and other styles of dance. I think
everyone should be taught an Argentine tango,
it’s elegant and improves your fitness, what more
could you want.
If you weren’t a teacher at Shore what would be
your dream job?
Designing architecture in Las Vegas. That’s one
of the most surprising places I’ve ever visited.
If there was one thing you could change about
the world, what would it be?
I would try to make the world a more
compassionate place. I see an increasing lack of
compassion because of differences. Instead of
more tolerance I’m actually seeing less. I guess
we should be trying to understand people,
instead of the opposite.
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‘What’s in a name?’
LN Hughes
‘What’s in a name?’ the old saying goes.
Everyone recognises himself or herself by name.
The majority of us have names bestowed on us at
birth by proud parents caught up in the joyous
moment, whilst some nick names are earned or
evolve over the passage of time #gremmers.
Names are often chosen to express personalities
and tastes, sometimes beliefs or traditions.
Sometimes they are practical, other time more
fanciful and sometimes just plainly cruel.
In the sporting world names can carry with them
instant recognition and gravitas. A single name
can become a household name, e.g. Roy (Andrew
Symonds), Gaz (Nathan Lyon), Ravs (Dylan
Santone). A single word can become a household
name and as a result become worth millions in
the eyes of sponsors. But what happens when
sporting names become memorable for entirely
different reasons? From crazy nicknames to tragic
given names, the sporting world is awash with
examples.
Napoleon Einstein. The Chennai Super Kings
batsman whose scientist grandfather obviously
hoped the young boy would one day win the
World Cup, split the atom and invade AustroHungary.
Gaylord Silly, the 800m runner from Seychelles,
perhaps having a name like that inspired him to
escape the playground at high speed.
The question is can a name influence a person’s
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character?
Would Anna Smashnova the Russian tennis
player have ever picked up a racquet if not for her
name?
How about Wolfgang Wolf the former coach at
Wolfsburg who started a tradition continued by
Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger and Man City’s Roberto
Mancini. Can we expect to see Villas Boas move
to Villa?
More examples include Dick Butkus (American
football linebacker);
the unfortunate Yoshie Takeshita (Japanese
volleyballer);
and the simply unpronounceable Prapawadu
Jaroenrattanatarakoon.
Next time you listen to a sports broadcast, spare
a thought for the poor commentators who have
to wrap their tongues around such an assortment
whilst keeping their mirth from blurting out.
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Proud to be Australian
WRA Hodge
Recently I opened up an article on the Internet
called '17 Reasons Not To Love Australia'. Every
single one of those seventeen reasons was a
picture of some kind of wildlife which is likely to
kill you in some terrible way; some of which
weren't even Australian. It annoyed me a little
that someone would try and tarnish the Aussie
name, so I came up with some things that make
me proud to be Australian:
1. Aussie Culture: Besides the booze and
racism, Australia has a world-renowned
culture of being laid back and loveable. The
ability that most Aussies have to say 'no
worries' and get the job done is hard to come
by anywhere else. Most of us will happily
park up and spin a yarn with just about
anyone as long as we've got a bit of time and
a story to tell.
2. Accent: It's no secret that the Australian
accent is sexy. The French might think they've
got it, but our accent does wonders when it
comes to making lady friends overseas. It's
unique and whoever hears it can't help but
draw connections to the land down under.
3. Weather: Particularly in Sydney, whilst we
might hate the rainy days on the weekends
and despise the boiling school days even
more, we've got it pretty lucky weather wise.
Most of us are no more than a stone's throw
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from a pool of water, be it the ocean or an
old mate's pool, to cool us down. Although
you can't do much about the rain, compared
to most places around the world (eg England
*cough*) we're far from miserable and
constantly getting soaked. The winter months
give us a chance to show off our fashion
sense and trade in the muscle tee, thongs
and footy shorts for a nice jacket and pair of
pants.
4. The Icons: Be it the animals, foods,
landmarks, sporting legends or anything else,
there are so many things that are uniquely
Australian. It's hard not to put all things that
make Australia great under this category, but
they range from Vegemite to the kangaroo.
I'm sure you can think about what goes in
between, because the list is almost endless.
5. Unknown: Especially for our American
friends, we seem to be able to make up
anything we want about our sunburnt
country. We ride kangaroos to school and
find snakes in our living room at least once a
week. One last thing that makes Australia
great is that the rest of the world don't really
know what it is to be Australian until they see
it and live it for themselves!
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The Rise of the Rising Sun
J Dong
I don’t think venerating war criminals and
worshipping them is a very helpful thing to do in
this day and age. I’m sure most people would
agree.
One wouldn’t exactly consider it the best thing
to do when trying to get more flexibility for your
military.
But this is exactly what some in Japan are
doing. While they venerate war criminals at the
controversial Yasukuni Shrine, the Prime Minister
Shinzo Abe is seeking a “reinterpretation” of the
nation’s pacifist constitution that would allow
the Japanese “self defence force” to use force
against other nations.
Might I note exactly what is being
reinterpreted? Article 9 of Japan’s constitution,
drafted after the horrors of World War 2, states:
“the Japanese people forever renounce war as a
sovereign right of the nation and the threat or
use of force as means of settling international
disputes. To accomplish the aim of the preceding
paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as
other war potential, will never be maintained.”
The fact that Japan now has a formidable “self
defence force” with full military capability aside,
this “reinterpretation” to allow the use of force
seems more and more like an undemocratic
rewriting.
Constitutional interpretations aside, we must
also examine the attitude to war that is prevalent
in Japan. At the Yasukuni Shrine, 1068 war
criminals of World War 2 are venerated and
worshipped, war criminals who ordered,
orchestrated, and/or brought about the murders
of over 10 million people during WWII and the
mistreatment of many more. To magnify this
insult to the nations against which Japanese
atrocities were committed, Japanese Prime
Ministers seem to make a regular habit of visiting
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the shrine and worshipping those venerated
within. Personally I question whether we can
trust any nation with unfettered military power.
Self-defence is all well and good, but the
authority to act with force against other nations
can go a little too far.
I do apologise if the comparison below is seen
as inappropriate, and I am in no way degrading
the import of the events of the Holocaust, but I
would like to compare it with the Japanese
atrocities of World War 2. It is estimated that 10
million lives were taken brutally in the Holocaust,
while a similar number were killed by the
Japanese in China, the Philippines, and in other
nations. The Nazis pursued a policy of
elimination, the Japanese in World War 2
pursued a “killing policy of convenience”.
While the atrocities of the Holocaust are taught
in great detail, so that the lessons of the past
may not be repeated, and Holocaust denialism is
the domain of extremist cranks and the Iranian
government, denial of Japanese war crimes is
widespread and institutional. Shinzo Abe, the
Prime Minister himself denies the Japanese
abduction of “comfort women” from China and
South Korea. Some history textbooks gloss over
the crimes of World War 2. While profuse official
apologies have been made in the past, these
apologies seem to have been forgotten, and the
mistakes of the past are not recognised as they
should be.
The crimes of World War Two are in no way a
reflection of the mass of the Japanese people of
today, and I am making no suggestion that they
should be implicated. But a select few should be
implicated, implicated in denying past crimes,
implicated in glorifying violence, implicated in
worshipping criminals.
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HSC Tribute – Class of 2014
CB Fitzhardinge
On Friday the 20th of February, I was fortunate
enough to attend the 2014 HSC Tribute, which
provided all who attended an opportunity to gain
an insight into what the class of 2014 took away
from their final year at Shore. Coming from a
hardworking year group who achieved excellent
results, ex-Year 12 students Alexander Petrie,
Kieren Kresevic, Alistair Leslie and Ben Hollebon
all shared thoroughly enjoyable discourses on
their experiences of the HSC, and the methods
that they used to achieve their successes.
All four speakers spoke about their quite
different approaches to the HSC, however one
thing which was universal, and which really
resonated with me, was the emphasis placed
upon the importance of ensuring a balance
between your academic, co-curricular and social
activities. I have always viewed maintaining this
balance as a crucial part of one’s schooling, and I
honestly do believe that there is immense value
in having acceptable outlets to relieve the stress
and pressure that all of us have felt at some
point during our scholastic lives. For me, sport is
by far the best outlet that I can balance with my
schoolwork. Being able to forget about work and
focus on something which is healthy and which I
thoroughly enjoy has benefitted my approach to
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schoolwork greatly, and I would definitely
encourage all of you to continue playing sport
during your HSC.
Another point which was brought up, notably
by Alex Petrie, was the importance of making
mistakes. The HSC is going to be the most
demanding, stressful and strenuous year of your
schooling life, and it is inevitable that along the
road you are going to make mistakes. The
magnitude of those mistakes will obviously vary
depending on one’s own expectations of oneself,
however it is important that you know how to
learn from those mistakes, and how they can
help to improve your future results.
Finally, after speaking with many members of
the Class of 2014, one thing which I was told by
all was to enjoy my final year at Shore. I can’t
stress how important it is that, on top of all the
work and activities, you find enjoyment in what
you do. Enjoy every minute of it, because you
will remember your time at Shore for years to
come. Ultimately, this year’s HSC Tribute was a
unique chance to gain the insights of last year’s
senior men, and I’m sure all who attended were
able to take something valuable away from the
experience.
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Tony Abbott’s Top Eight Gaffes (plus some wisdom
from Prince Phillip)
W Mezrani
In light of the rocky terrain that Prime Minister
Abbott is facing, and his eventful reign as Prime
Minister (with highlights from Shirt Fronting
Putin to his recognition of the country of
Canadia); I think it is time to recognise the
Rhodes Scholar’s top eight political mishaps and
gaffes:
1. ‘No one, however smart, however welleducated, however experienced is the
suppository of all wisdom’
2. Prince Philip’s Knighthood - apart from
knights always appearing sword of
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condescending (#somuchpun) this particular
knight deserves his own sub-list of gaffes.
a. After accepting a conservationist award
in Thailand- ‘ Your country is one of the
most notorious centres of trading
endangered species’
b. To a civil servant- ‘You’re just a silly little
Whitehall twit: you don’t trust me and I
don’t trust you’
Perhaps this list can help to explain his
knighthood as a political mishap.
3. The PM’s summing up of the death of Lance
Corporal Jared MacKinney- ‘ S*** happens.’
4. His educational talk to the ‘Housewives of
Australia’ ‘What
(they) need to
understand as they do the ironing is that if
they get it done commercially it’s going to
go up in price, and their own power bills
when they switch the iron on are going to
go up.’
5. Abbott’s comment that the ‘young feisty’
MP Fiona Scott has ‘Sex Appeal’
6. His contention on the Syrian Crisis- “It’s not
goodies versus baddies, it’s baddies versus
baddies’
7. His ‘unscripted remark’ on taking back
promises - ‘Sometimes in the heat of the
discussion you go a little bit further than you
would if it was an absolute calm,
considered, prepared, scripted remark. The
statements that need to be taken absolutely
as gospel truth are those carefully prepared,
scripted remarks.
8. A not-so-wise-crack- ‘ If you want to know
who to vote for, I’m the guy with the best
looking daughters.’
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The Qualms of Computer
Reliance
JP Stinson
One of the greatest virtues of modern
technology has been the ability to replace
tedious data processing jobs with computer
systems that have the ability to autonomously
process and store data. The Australian Taxation
Office’s sophisticated internal analytical systems
are not only able to process taxation data but
also identify trends that suggest taxation fraud
and malpractice. But in the past week an almost
ludicrous fraud case questioned whether there is
any substitute for pure hard human work.
Martin Douglas Aitchison, a Victorian small
business owner, has been handed an eight year
jail sentence for defrauding the Australian
Taxation Office. Now whilst it is widely believed
that most people conceive taxation schemes that
swindle the ATO by not declaring their entire
income, Martin Aitchison collected refunds for
expenses he never incurred. Aitchison told the
ATO he had a fleet of 100 trucks when actually
he had one - and a trailer. They were the real
money spinners. By showing the ATO bodgy
invoices for fuel for the trucks he got a refund
amounting to roughly $1.5 million dollars per
year. The ATO says that he got caught by its data
analyst systems, but how sophisticated are
systems that don’t recognise a jump from a few
thousand dollars to over $400 000 in one year?
The real problem for the ATO was that there
were “no third party checks” and the invoices
were accepted. And whilst computer systems can
dramatically reduce work-loads they are not
infallible, as there really is no perfect substitute
for human fact checking. And whilst students
might not rely on data systems as complex as the
ATO it’s probably best not to rely too heavily on
programs such as spellcheque.
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Introducing a New SWR
Component Called: ‘The
Ethical Dilemma’
AJ Smith
Today sees the first in a new series of columns
called ‘The Ethical Dilemma’. The concept is
simple: an ethical dilemma is provided and at the
end I will provide a multiple choice of options as
to how you are going to deal with this problem.
Imagine this. You are the driver of a cargo train
with no passengers on board. Speeding at over
100km/h you’re on your way to your refuelling
stop. Peering through the front window you
notice something is wrong. 7 people of mixed
ages are trapped on the train tracks less than
100m in front of you. You know that there is
absolutely no way you can stop in time. There’s
no way to save these people. Or is there? A sidetrack suddenly appears as you approach the 7.
On that sidetrack is only 1 person. What do you
do?
(A) Do you quickly turn, take the side-track and
take out the one person?
(B) Do you keep going straight and cause the
inevitable fate for the 7?
Made your decision? Now rethink your decision
one more time, because that one person is your
mother. What would you do now? Does it
change your decision?
Now that my friends, is what I call, an ethical
dilemma.
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Goals of Sport
TC McLennan
When you run onto the rugby pitch is your goal
to have an enjoyable time and play your hardest?
Or is your goal to crush the opposition at all costs
in the pursuit of a win? For many sportsmen the
aim of playing sport is to remain physically active
whilst also creating new friendships within the
sporting community. However many sportsman
see sport as something which must be won at all
costs, with little to no importance being placed
on the ethics of an activity.
As a sportsman it is vital that you maintain
focus on the ethical side of a sporting activity
whilst also playing your hardest towards a
potential win. This is primarily achieved through
the exhibition of sportsmanship under any
circumstances, even those which may
disadvantage your team.
So how can we exhibit the quality of
sportsmanship within the everyday sports we
compete in? Sportsmanship can be as simple as
shaking the opposition’s hand when you finish or
commence a game, helping out an opposition
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player in a time of inequity or discomfort, or
even ensuring a call is made correctly, possibly to
the disadvantage of your team. All of these
simple actions ensure that the central goals of
getting active and having fun are fulfilled.
A profound example of sportsmanship on an
international level was seen during the
Australian Open tennis where certain players
allowed their opposition to retake points due to
interference by the crowd. Actions as simple as
this do not necessarily impact the overall
outcome of the game, however they do ensure a
win is honourable and is not one which has been
achieved on the basis of unequal circumstances.
This notion of sportsmanship is one which every
sportsman can uphold in any sporting activity
which they undertake within their sporting life.
Thus I encourage you to be a sportsman who
strives to exhibit the highest level of
sportsmanship possible within your everyday
sporting life, despite the disadvantage it may
cause you and your team.
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Prime Minister Abbott Heightens National Security
FB Fitzhardinge
“And we pledge to keep our country as safe
and secure as we humanly can”.
"We are a free and fair nation. But that doesn't
mean we should let bad people play us for mugs,
and all too often they have. Well, that's going to
stop," Mr Abbott said in his statement.
The PM was referring to his frustration over the
Lindt Cafe siege and how, due to acts of terror
against Australia, predominately referring to
Islamic State, we as a nation, instead of
submitting to fear, should rise up against all acts
of terror. Abbott has upped national security
dramatically in an attempt to stop all terrorism
and crimes against Australian people.
Mr Abbott concluded by commenting on the
fact that to overcome this obstacle in our
present, we must now make decisions directed
to help our future. This comment was believed to
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be in relation to the numerous terror attacks
around the globe, saying that to prevent another
siege, or what ever it shall be from occurring,
security must be ‘upped’ and made heavier.
When analysing global reports in news agencies
such as the Daily Mail online, SMH online and the
BBC News, I found that they all wrote articles on
this occurrence providing numerous quotes,
pictures, opinions and facts. It has raised the
question of whether we as journalists, and also
citizens of this country, are devoting too much
attention to the horrors of the Sydney siege and
other attacks. It is essentially what ISIS want,
because as terrorists they simply want to scare
us. This has been proven through the extensive
use of social media by Islamic State, which asks
another question; is the PM just referring to
security based around the CBD and other
physical places, or is he also referring to higher
security around social media?
The PM has directly made changes to
immigration security and gun possession. This is
due to the fact that all too often we have given
the benefit of the doubt to immigrants, without
detailed and regular checks, which is the exact
reason for the recent terror attacks on Australia.
Bloomberg Online commented on why Man
Haron Monis, who held 17 hostages in a
downtown cafe on Dec. 15, was free on bail
despite a history of violence and extremist
sympathies. This raised the question in
Parliament as to how such a man was able to get
hands on a firearm inside Sydney’s busy CBD. PM
Abbott is currently offering gun checks for all
immigrants along with history checks, and
backup criminal checks, which he hopes will
prevent this from happening again.
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Greyhounds
L Mezrani
Aside from the Doberman Pinscher, the
Greyhound is probably the most victimised dog
breed around. This breed is considered by many
to be aggressive, hyper active, and having a
temperament closer to that of a wild animal than
domestic pet. However, these assumptions are
far from true. Greyhounds are considered to be
sweet-natured, calm, docile and even lazy, in
contrast to their reputation.
However, the public has not pulled these
preconceived assumptions from nowhere, and
there have been cases of Greyhounds fitting such
reputations. All their issues seem to stem from
what they’re famous for: racing.
The television show, “Four Corners”, has
revealed a shocking scandal within the heart of
Greyhound racing. Trainers have been found
tapping into the breed’s natural instincts and
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encouraged them to kill live small animals, in an
attempt to motivate the dogs. Piglets, rabbits
and possums have all been found to be used as
major sources of prey. However, despite such
violence many Greyhound Rescue organisations
urge the public not to blame the dogs, but the
very sport they compete in. They argue that the
business nature of the industry influences it to
indulge in violent yet financially beneficial
activity.
“Dogs that are injured in racing are often
destroyed, because they’re not financially viable
to treat. Thousands are put down when they are
too old and slow. There are no reliable figures,
but the percentage of greyhound puppies born
each year that ever make it to life as a pet is
probably in the single digits,” states Angela, the
founder of Every Greyhound.
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The Careers Corner for 2015 is a regular source of information for work, TAFE and university for next
year. Please feel free to contact me in the Anderson House office or on 9956-1143.
Mr T. J. Scouller
Careers Adviser
Term 1 sees SHORE, with the Old Boys Union, hosting the annual Tertiary Information Night for the
Lower North Shore. The night is a must for students and parents in Years 10-12 to gather information
regarding tertiary study and opportunities.
Tuesday March 31st in the SHORE Gym
Year 10 have done their careers aptitude testing this week. Results will be returned to students before
Term 1 ends. All Year 10 will participate in a Week of Work Experience 23rd – 27th November.
Information will be forwarded later this term, but students are encouraged to begin looking for possible
opportunities as soon as possible.
Years 9 – 12 Careers in Law Evening
Tuesday 21 April 2015 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
An evening of inspiration from speakers connected to the communities of St Aloysius' College, Loreto
Kirribilli, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, Redlands, Shore School and Wenona School.
The O'Regan-ACC Theatre
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
128 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060
Universities
UNSW: Built Environment Parent and Student Information Session
Wed 25th March, 6.00pm – 8.30pm,
A valuable information session where students can:
Learn about degrees within the disciplines of Architecture, Design, Construction and Planning
Hear about the career paths within the Built Environment
Have any questions answered about studying at the faculty of Built Environment at UNSW
http://www.be.unsw.edu.au/Parent_Info_Night
UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering High School Work Experience Program
Mon 15th – Fri 19th June, UNSW Kensington Campus
The program allows students to experience engineering projects firsthand across five areas of the civil and
environmental engineering field. Importantly, students must have an interest in pursuing a career in
engineering, be self-motivated, reliable and punctual.
http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/high-school-work-experience-program
2015 Bradman Foundation University Scholarship
Applications close Fri 28th February.
This scholarship for young cricketers attending university offers $5,000 per annum for up to 3 years. The
Bradman Scholar will be chosen on a blend of academic, cricketing, sportsmanship, community,
community service, presentation, personal, and social skills.
Contact: 02 4862 1247 or [email protected]
http://www.bradman.com.au/bradman-scholarship/
UTS Discover Sessions: Nursing and Midwifery
Discover Midwifery: Tue 14th April, 6.00pm
Discover Nursing: Tue 30th June, 6.00pm
Learn more about nursing or midwifery by attending an interactive workshop.
http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/about-health/events-and-brochures/discover-sessions
TAFE & Apprenticeships
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Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service Pre-Apprenticeship Course Finder
The ‘PCF’ now has a default home screen to search courses by State and Territory. This allows students to
quickly identify what State or Territory has 'active' courses available, which are then categorized by broad
industry groups. Once an industry group is selected, students can then narrow the search by selecting their
'Region' to find active local courses.
http://www.aapathways.com.au/Search/Preapprenticeships/Courses-by-State-and-Territory
MAAP My Future Careers in Automotive: February Apprenticeship Opportunities
MAAP My Future has listed a number of apprenticeship vacancies available throughout NSW in February.
http://maapmyfuture.com.au/automotive-opportunities-feb/
Private Colleges
Coco Republic Design School: Upcoming Masterclasses
Drawing and Illustration: Sat 21st March, 10.00am – 3.30pm
The Outdoor Space Masterclass: Sat 18th April, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Colour for Interiors Masterclass: Sat 2nd May, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Coco Republic Design Studio, 24 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria
Coco Republic Design School offers a range of masterclasses for people who are interested in getting
involved in drawing and illustration, and interior design.
http://www.cocorepublic.com.au/design-school/start-learning/on-campus-courses/on-campus-masterclasses/
Sydney Design School Information Session
Thu 26th March, Level 2, 40 Oxley Street, St Leonards
The Information session will run for approximately 40 minutes, and will cover the courses available at the
design school and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Contact: 02 9437 1902 http://sydneydesignschool.com.au/info-sessions/
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Discovery Days
Mon 20th April – Wed 22nd April
Mon 13th July – Wed 15th July
Wed 7th October – Fri 9th October
Wed 2nd December – Fri 4th December
Discover what a career in hospitality is like by attending classes and living with students as part of a three
day residential program. http://www.bluemountains.edu.au/apply/discovery-days/
Australian College of Physical Education – Campus Tour
Tue 10th March, 1 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
Speak to staff and view the campus facilities. http://www.acpe.edu.au/
APM College of Business and Communication: A Day in the Life
Thu 16th April, 10.00am – 4.00pm, The Rocks, 1-5 Hickson Road
Get a taste of life in the industries of Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations or Business
Management. Meet current APM students, speak to lecturers and network with industry professionals.
Contact: 1300 880 610 or [email protected]
http://www.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-events/day-in-the-life-workshop-sydney
FIA Fitnation Open Day
Sat 20th June, 10.00am – 12.30pm, 815 George St, Level 3
Discover what separates FIA Fitnation from other fitness career providers.
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fitness-open-day-20-june-2015-sydney-tickets-15411844241
Other News
Australian Defence Force Gap Year
Applications Open Mon 2nd March
The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 or
equivalent, aged between 17 and 24, to experience military training & lifestyle whilst gaining new skills
over a paid Gap Year.
To apply, visit:
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/GapYear/
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Australian Defence Force Information Sessions
Wollongong – Australian Defence Force Academy: Wed 25th February, 6.00pm, 25 Atchison Street
Parramatta – Navy Careers: Wed 25th February, 6.30pm, 9 George Street
Canberra – Army Combat Roles: Tue 3rd March, 6.00pm, 64 Northbourne Avenue
Penrith – Trade Careers: Tue 3rd March, 6.30pm, The Crescent Penrith
Orange – Army Reserve: Tue 3rd March, 7.00pm, ARES Unit, Margaret Street
Newcastle – Pilot Careers: Wed 4th March, 6.00pm 528 Hunter Street
Parramatta – Gap Year: Wed 4th March, 6.30pm, 9 George Street
Newcastle – Army Combat Roles: Thu 5th March, 6.00pm, 528 Hunter Street
Online – ADFA Facebook Q and A: Thu 5th March, 6.30pm
Albury – Australian Defence Force Academy: Mon 9th March, 6.00pm, Crn Swift and Kiewa Streets
Albury – Trade Careers: Mon 16th March, 6.00pm, Crn Swift and Kiewa Streets
https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/events
Work Experience with Fire and Rescue NSW
Work Experience at Fire and Rescue NSW provides school students in Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity
to develop industry-specific and generic work skills in an authentic work environment at the State Training
College, Alexandria.
The practical program covers the roles of Fire and Rescue NSW and its firefighters. Through this program,
school students gain insight into the organisation and develop employment related skills to enhance their
vocational education. Contact: 02 9318 4399 or [email protected] http://
www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=764
North Shore: Find Your Career
Thu 26th February, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Suite 4, Level 3, 10 Henry Street, North Sydney
This session aims to help university students, high school students and their parents to clarify their right
career path by providing practical ideas and resources.
Cost: $35 http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/north-shore-find-your-career-thursday-feb-26-2015-registration
-15777944256?aff=es2&rank=3
Lions Australia Youth Exchange
Applications Close: Tue 30th June 2015
Lions Australia Youth Exchange provides the opportunity for 17 – 21 year olds to experience life overseas
as part of a 5 or 6 week program that does not involve tourism, academic studies or employment. All Lions
Youth Exchanges Programs depart in early December and return in mid-January.
http://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/ye/overseas-destinations/
Biathlon Results
Saturday 7th February
Balls Head run plus 250 metre swim
Fastest on actual time
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Max Duthie
James Balzer
Reece Heaney
Tyson Wood
Brendan Stuart
Year 11
Year 12
Year 8
Year 12
Year 11
Other Personal Bests set this week– PBs
21m36s
22m12s
22m33s
23m17s
24m51s
PB
PB & CR
Year 12 Course Records broken this week:
James Balzer set a new Year 12 Course Record
of 22m12s
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Matthew Viol
Alister Collison
Rupert Goodman
Fergus Blake
Alan Ma
Ben Dunn
Ben Ryder
Max Fitz-Allan
Y11
Y12
Y7
Y10
Y12
Y9
Y10
Y10
25m21s
26m53s
26m55s
27m18s
27m19s
29m26s
30m30s
30m58s
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Saturday 21st February
Team
Result
(Day 1 of 2 Day Game) Riverview 90 (H Wallace 5-33, O Holder 5-39) v Shore
9/121 (O Holder 50, H Wallace 33, H Gibson 17)
1sts
-
2nds
-
3rds
-
4ths
W
5ths
L
6ths
W
16A
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16B
-
Washout
15A/
B
-
Red Team 7/131 (H Farquarson 24, A Turner 21, J Corbett 20*, B Brownie 4/8)
def
Green Team 10/113 (C Wallace 61, J Harding 2/8, N Hill 2/17)
15C
-
Bye
14A
-
(Day 1 of 2 Day Game) Riverview 6/57 (J Overton 2/7). Rain interrupted play.
14B
L
Shore 125 (S Wilkinson 62) lost to SIC 210 (A Newton 6/24)
14C
L
Shore 8/152 (N Fryer 40) lost to SIC 6/153 (O Johns 2/1)
13A
W
13B
W
13C
W
Shore 10/138 (I Edmunds 34*, M Lau 20*) def SIC 10/134 (C Rigby 3/10)
13D
W
Shore 1/110 (L Thompson 30 ret. C Steven 30*, T Bucknell 26*) def SIC 10/106 (L
Ward 2/6, C Stevens 2/4)
13E
L
Shore 10/36 lost to St Patricks 7/124 (T Green 4/7)
(Day 1 of 2 Day Game) Shore 10/129 (A Dowey 37) v SIC 2/40
(Day 1 of 2 Day Game) SIC 10/158 (S Lucas 2/11) v Shore 4 for 118 (O Cowley 51,
A Groth 44)
Shore 8/175 (C Joyce 70, M Scrivener 25, G Spanton 23*) def SIC 10/103 (T
McGuffick 2/10, C Yunken 2/16)
Shore 5/79 (R O’Dea 20) lost SIC 9/106 (J Hobbs 4/12, R O’Dea 4/18)
Shore 8/164 (J Halliwell 37, A Paton 38) defeated Riverview 10/159 (J Halliwell
2/9, J French 1/2)
(Day 1 of 2 Day Game) Shore 7/255 (L Muir 85, J James 83, J Veitch 22, T Wiggs
21*)
Shore 5/112 (M Crayn 50*) def SIC 10/33 (T Munns 3/0, H Towers 3/4, J DavisRice 2/0)
Shore 6/80 (O Longworth 17*, W Scougall 17, B Sinclair 14) def Riverview 7/79 (G
Bertini 2/9)
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The 1st XI travelled to Riverview on Saturday for the first day of Round 6 in the competition.
Riverview were also on 18 points, meaning that it was likely to be a competitive match. Following
rain during the week the pitch seemed rather soft and the outfield was going to be slow. As a result,
after winning the toss, Oli Holder sent the home team in to bat. The Riverview innings began slowly
and they had reached 0-11 before rain saw the players leave the field after half an hour. The 40
minute break allowed Shore to take stock and consider the best way to approach the period before
lunch. It was decided that spin was the best option, given the variable nature of the wicket, and this
proved to be a good decision. For nearly the next three hours, Harry Wallace and Oli Holder gave an
outstanding display of finger spin bowling, completely dominating the Riverview batsmen. Between
them, they bowled unchanged for 52.4 overs, and took ten wickets for 72 runs. Oli’s figures were
26.4-12-39-5, while Harry’s were 26-10-33-5, and Riverview was dismissed for just 90. It is the first
time in memory that two bowlers have taken all 10 wickets in an innings for Shore in a 1st XI match.
While Riverview’s total did not seem imposing the condition of the wicket and the nature of the
outfield meant that it was always going to be a challenge. Shore’s innings began brightly, with Tom
Fullerton and Harry Gibson putting on 19 for the first wicket in good fashion. However, right on the
stroke of the tea break, Harry played on, and immediately after the break Tom was adjudged LBW,
leaving Shore precariously placed. Liam Hughes batted steadily with Harry Wallace and took the
score to 38 before Liam was dismissed. It was then left to Harry and his captain, Oli Holder, to pick
up from where they left off in the field. They played very sensibly and the score progressed to 79
before Harry was rather unluckily dismissed from a short wide delivery. Within sight of the first
innings points, Ben Thomas was undone by the wicket, and it was left to Oli and Ben Maltman to
ensure that Riverview’s total was passed.
Shore was in an excellent position to capitalise, but unfortunately was unable to do so. Oli reached a
very well deserved 50, before he was dismissed in a most extraordinary fashion. Playing at an offspinner heading down the leg side, Oli’s bat slipped from his hands and flew high to backward square
leg. While the entire crowd and virtually all of the players were mesmerised by the sight of the bat
like a helicopter, the Riverview wicket keeper was alert to the fact that Oli was standing out of his
ground and quickly removed the bails for a most remarkable and astute stumping. It brought a
wonderful innings to a bizarre end.
Shore managed to press on in the final overs of the day but no batsman was able to regain control of
the innings and the dismissal of Michael Oliver with the final delivery of the day means that Shore is
9-121 heading into Day 2 – a lead of 31 on the first inning. However, there is still a lot of cricket to
be played in this match.
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TENNIS RESULTS
Saturday 21st February
Shore v Riverview
1sts
2nds
3rds
Loss
Loss
Won
1-8
1-8
4-2
R.Jones 6-7, 6-0, 6-0
A.Wu 6-2, 6-4
F.Bolton-Hall & C.Baikie 6-2
M.Denniss 6-1
C.Baikie 6-5
F.Bolton-Hall 6-1
4ths
Loss
2-4
5ths
6ths
Loss
Loss
1-5
2-4
H.Roberts 6-2
E.Raftesath 6-1
E.Baldry 6-3
C.Geier & M.Ambler 6-0
M.Ambler 6-0
16As
16Bs
16Cs
Won
Wash Out
Loss
1-0
4-2
M.Gock & B.Grange 6-0
B.Tao 6-2
16Ds
15As
15Bs
15Cs
15Ds
14As
14Bs
14Cs
Loss
Wash Out
Wash Out
Loss
Loss
Wash Out
Wash Out
Loss
0-6
1-5
1-5
0-6
S.Chen 6-5
J.Panos 6-4
-
14Ds
13As
Loss
Won
0-6
1-0
13Bs
Won
2-0
C.Yallden & H.Pruscino 6-1
S.Donnelley & E.Nam 6-0
13Cs
Won
4-2
13Ds
Won
6-0
O.Dash-Gorge & J.Brice 6-4
A.Dubenec & M.McLellan 6-2
A.Dubenec 6-1
M.McLellan 6-3
X.Jamieson & J.Robson 6-3
M.Clarkson & O.Paterson 6-5
X.Jamieson 6-0
J.Robson 6-2
F.McCredie 6-2
A.Mah-Chut 6-2
Friday, 20th February, 2015
O.Chapman & M.Narker 6-1
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Saturday 21st February
TEAM
1sts
2nds
3rds
4ths
5ths
6ths
7ths
8ths
9ths
10ths
11ths
12ths
Opponent
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
16As
16Bs
16Cs
16Ds
16Es
16Fs
16Gs
Result
Lost
Win
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Score
58-66
54-48
28-46
28-40
34-47
16-23
27-30
8-27
Top Scorer
Hazel-Harrison
Ridge
Neilson
York
Points
19
18
8
8
Curtis
Robertson
Dent
4
8
4
Taylor
Allen
Peterson
8
10
10
Washed Out
Win-OT
Win
Lost
22-21
38-27
24-14
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Win
Win
34-19
32-32
Win
Win
Win
25-14
26-18
19-13
15As
15Bs
15Cs
15Ds
15Es
15Fs
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Win
Lost
Lost
26-23
16-21
50-20
Turner
White
Leaver
14
6
8
Lost
Lost
32-23
6-22
Baxter
Donnelley
8
4
14As
14Bs
14Cs
14Ds
14Es
14Fs
14Gs
14 H's
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Newington
Lost
Win
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
11-57
44-22
27-29
14-30
26-35
20-24
20-24
4-29
Moore
Holman
Ashtari
Johns, Chubb, Shroff
Webb
Harvey
Huang
Shadbolt & Ryan
3
16
6
4 each
12
10
4
2 each
13A's
13Bs
13C's
13D's
13E's
13F's
13G's
13H's
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Win
Lost
39-19
22-19
Friday, 20th February, 2015
Cudmore
Kendrick-Little
Washed Out
Washed Out
Doyle
Smith
Coffee
Scott & Green
Lidbury
Washed Out
14
8
4
11
8
8 each
8
Win
Washed Out
Win
24-16
Burner
6
Washed Out
Lost
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Firsts vs Riverview Match Report
On Saturday Shore played Riverview in a great contest against a very strong
team.
Shore started with great energy and intensity managing to establish a small
lead. However, Riverview’s determination saw them even it up. Coming into
the 2nd quarter great leadership from Jock Armstrong inspired the team and,
paired with great scoring from Will Stewart and Nick Milton-Hine, Shore
went into halftime with a 1-point lead.
The 3rd quarter was Shore’s worst for the game and this proved crucial as it
allowed Riverview to score easily and play solid defence. Despite this, Shore
showed heart to bring the game close entering the 4th quarter. Ultimately
Shore were unable to grind into Riverview’s lead and
ended up losing narrowly 66-58.
Despite the loss, Shore were very pleased with the
pride and energy with which they played and are
excited to play Scots this weekend in their last home
game of the season.
Max Hazel-Harrison
Seconds vs Riverview Match Report
On Saturday Shore travelled to Riverview where they would face their toughest opponent this season.
Shore didn't start the game as positively as they would have hoped for as they trailed by 9 at half time. The
2nds knew that they would need to stay focused and play with far more intensity than they had been.
In the third quarter Shore came out firing, forcing numerous turnovers and capitalising on fast break
opportunities. The highlight of the third quarter was Alex Francis finishing a fast break with a dunk, which
was a big momentum boost for the Shore 2nds as they headed into the fourth quarter.
Although Riverview pushed hard at the end of the game, Shore moved the ball well, taking good shots,
playing tough defence, and using effective communication. Shore finished the game comfortably, beating
Riverview, which was their only loss of the season. Strong performances from Nick Ridge finishing with
18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists and Will
Carroll finishing with 15 rebounds.
Nick Ridge
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Last Saturday, the forecast dangerous trade swell did not eventuate but sadly it was too late for the Shore
Invitation Carnival to be reinstated following the decision to cancel based on advice from the Long Reef
lifeguard and Sydney Northern beaches.
Term I 2015 - Provisional
Date
#
Sat
5
SLS event
7th March
6
14th March
(Sat)
7
NSW Jnr at
Umina
NSW Open at
Umina
28th Feb
(Sat)
Activities
5th patrol
Knox/Barker Invitation carnival at Whale beach this is for
seniors ONLY and is based on selection
Riverview Twilight carnival for all who wish to attend
and the selected competition team 4pm to 7pm
6th March
Friday
Head of the River
NO SLS on this day!
6th & Final patrol, Presentation barbecue and SLS
photos at Long Reef
11th April
onwards
Aussies at North Kirra
The first Inter schools carnivals will take place hosted by Knox at Whale Beach this weekend. It will
involve a team chosen from Years 9 to 12. The remainder of the boys will be at Long Reef doing their
normal events and patrols.
The carnival programme will be as follows assuming the beach is open:
Time
8.45 – 9.00am
9.00 – 9.15am
9.15 – 10.00
Year 9 & 10
Roll call
Beach run
Boys beach flags/Girls sprint
Boys sprint/Girls beach flags
Year 11 & 12
Roll call
Beach run
Board races
10.00 – 10.45am
Boys water flags/Girls swim
Boys swim/Girls water flags
Boys beach flags/Girls sprint
Boys sprint/Girls beach flags
10.45 – 11.30am
Board races
Boys water flags/Girls swim
Boys swim/Girls water flags
11.30 – 11.45
Cameron relay (sprint, swim,
run and board)
Beach sprint relays (4 per
team)
Tug-of-war
Presentation
Barbeque
Cameron relay (sprint, swim, run
and board)
Beach sprint relays (4 per team)
Tug-of-war
11.45 – 12.00
12.15 – 12.30pm
Friday, 20th February, 2015
Presentation
Barbeque
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During the week the Year 7 &8 boys worked on their board skills with a number of board races and
handicap board races at Long Reef beach. The new nipper race boards were waxed up and each boy got an
opportunity to try out the new boards. The surf was 2-3 foot with a very low tide making the shore break a
challenge.
On Saturday the Year 8 nippers competed against the Year 7 nippers in a series of events. The competition
was tight with the Year 7 boys proving to be excellent competition – particularly in the board races where
they recorded 1st and 2nd place in the A final. The following results were recorded:
Board Race
st
1
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
‘A’ Race
Harry Prowse (7)
Declan Guildea (7)
Jordan Dixon (8)
Oliver Spanton (8)
Jack Spalvins (8)
‘B’ Race
Pip Debenham (8)
Darcy Foster (8)
Tom Williams (7)
Hugo Ohlsson (8)
James McArdle(7)
‘C’ Race
James Ivanhoe (8)
Will Basil-Jones (8)
Tom Sutton (8)
Fraser Beaney (8)
James Fowler (8)
Swim Race
st
1
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
‘A’ Race
Jack Spalvins (8)
Hugo Ohlsson (8)
Harry Prowse (7)
Oliver Spanton (8)
Declan Guildea (7)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Cameron Relay
Team
Palmy (8)
Curly (8)
Manly (8)
Pelicans (7)
Marlins (7)
‘B’ Race
Tom Sutton (8)
Oliver Rajaratnam (7)
Will Basil-Jones (8)
James Ivanhoe (8)
Xavier Taylor (8)
Swim Relay
Team
Avalon (8)
Manly (8)
Curly (8)
Palmy (8)
Marlins (7)
Year 9 group headed north along the beach to an excellent little bank which provided clean, yet
challenging conditions for a battery of events and races. The board relay was very hotly contested, with
boys acting as handlers for their teammates in the shore-break between race legs. Tom Bloore and
Sebastian James were a formidable pairing in this event.
The reverse iron man race was also an intense hit out which required the boys to draw upon all of the surf
knowledge and experience they have gained over the past three seasons. Those who navigated the
conditions and picked the sets prevailed in this thrilling endurance event. Finlay Stone, Ryan Singleton and
Hamish Cowan shone in these conditions. The boys are all gaining valuable patrol experience, rotating
through the roster and spending an hour each on duty with the patrol group.
It is wonderful to see the boys in their red and yellow uniform keeping a watchful eye on the bathing
public, and developing vital Surf Lifesaving skills
The patrol group completed several challenging events covering a range of beach and water skills whilst
later in the morning Ben Neighbour continued with the IRNB training for the older boys. ARTC training
also started mid-week with 19 boys training under the guidance of Tom Allen.
Unfortunately James Cope broke his wrist early in the board race and will be in a cast for about 6 weeks
N.Scozzi
MIC Shore SLS
Friday, 20th February, 2015
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GPS 2 Swimming Carnival
The Shore Swim Team performed very well at the first of the three competition meets at SOPAC on Friday
20th Feb. The highlight was the Senior 4 x 50 Medley Relay coming 2nd and automatically qualifying for
the CIS as part of the GPS Team. The team consisted of Will Haskins, Lachlan Hile, Hugh Finlay and Oli
Hall. Lachlan Hile also broke the GPS Record in the 17 Years 200m Breaststroke in 2.31.13. Both Lachlan
and Matthew Clifford will represent the GPS in the event at CIS. Tom Lockhart had a huge night in the
pool winning the 15 Years Championship 50m Freestyle and Butterfly as well as coming 1 st in the 200m
Intermediate Butterfly and 2nd in the Intermediate 200 Free and 200m Backstroke CIS selection events.
Cameron Scouller powered home to a win in the Junior 200m Butterfly and James McArdle came 1 st in the
13 Years 50m Championship Butterfly. A promising swim by the 14 Years 4 x 50m Freestyle which
consisted of Dylan Smith , Hugo Ohlsson, Jack Spalvins and Oskar Poole suggests the Junior Team will
perform well in the Junior Freestyle Relay CIS selection event at GPS 3.
Mr M Wells
MIC Swimming
Friday, 20th February, 2015
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Shore board riders –
Surfing Selection Trials
This year Shore will be holding a surfing competition to select its teams for the NSW Schools Regional
Surfing Titles.
The competition will be held on Saturday 21st March at Long Reef Beach, commencing at 6.00am.
Rough Heat times and draw will be available prior to the event.
There will be two divisions – Junior (Years 7-9) and Senior (Years 10-12).
Places may be limited and will be allocated at the discretion of the Sports Master in conjunction with the
MIC Surfing (Preference will be given to active members of board riders clubs).
Entry forms are available from Mr McClelland and should be
signed and returned ASAP.
Friday, 20th February, 2015
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