Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Carers

On Tuesday evening, our musicians performed in the Scholars’ Recital to the delight of everyone present.  A huge thank you to them and the Music staff for a wonderful evening.

Yesterday’s assembly saw the presentation of the Archer Shield for CAS Cricket with an unbeaten season which Ms Marquet held aloft for the School to see.

Thank you to the cast and crew rehearsing for the Senior Production of Cloudstreet as they are working incredibly hard and well into the evening to ensure that there is a fine play for us to enjoy next week.  

We also acknowledge the CAS Swim team for all their hard training in preparation for the CAS Championships at SOPAC this evening.  We wish the swimmers the very best in the pool tonight which promises to be a great evening and we wish our sailors and rowers well for this weekend.

I would like to just draw your attention to an important message from NSW Public Health who has confirmed there is an outbreak of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) within the community, primarily amongst school-aged children and we have been notified of a number of cases within our Year 7 cohort. If your son has cold like symptoms, is unwell or has a cough, please do not send him to school and instead, seek a review with your doctor so a test for whooping cough can be completed. If your son is coughing, please ensure he is kept away from babies younger than 6 months of age or unvaccinated. Vaccination boosters are recommended for adults especially those who care for young children or babies, and for pregnant women.

My final message is for the community to look after one another after a challenging and confronting week.

Have a great week.

Best wishes

Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School