Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Carers

On Tuesday night we were treated to over 30 rock band performances from students in Year 7 to Year 12.  Staff at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville commented to me that they had never seen a school perform with such talent and such confidence in their venue. The courage of our Year 7 groups to stand in front of a packed auditorium and play Australian rock songs was quite incredible.  Mr David Russell and the music staff hosted a wonderful community event, which not only showed how talented many of our students are, but also demonstrated an incredible amount of rehearsal work that went into such polished performances.   I would particularly like to thank our Year 12 performers for their contribution to the Rock Band programme, many of whom have been involved for six years of their senior schooling. 

A huge thank you to our Year 8 and Year 10 parents who joined the curriculum webinar with Nick Jolly, Adrian Harrison and Nick Hanrahan. I hope you found this information session useful prior to your son selecting their electives for Year 9 and 11.

In Assembly, we enjoyed many student presentations, and I did address the issue of safety around the School for students in busy traffic.  Not only did I remind senior students that they are not to park around the School, but I would like to stress that we ask that students refrain from driving to school altogether.  Parents are using the drop off zone within the school grounds very well now and I thank you all for using this safe facility.  We are trying to be mindful of safety and respect for residents who neighbour the School who have found it difficult, and at times impossible, to exit their own driveways.  We will continue to monitor the traffic and drop off zones and I will keep you updated.

I would like to wish all sporting teams all the very best for the weekend and a reminder to those who are travelling to Orange to be punctual and warmly dressed for a day on the other side of the mountains.

Next week we welcome exchange students from Lovett College, Texas into Year 10 for almost a month.  A particular thanks to our host families and to Nick Tsoukatos for hosting these students. 

Wishing you all an enjoyable week.

Best Wishes

Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School