Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Carers

Today, we farewelled Year 10 who are off to Kosciusko National Park for their CITF experience. I am sure it will be a wonderful and fulfilling experience for all of them.

As we approach the end of term, we are still busy with senior assessments, and I strongly encourage all students to remain focused and on task until the end of term.

I would like to promote the textbook buy back scheme that has been organised by the CSPA. For a gold coin, students can purchase a textbook for next year which will save families a huge amount of money. In order for this to happen can I please ask that any unwanted textbooks to be brought into your sons’ Housemaster’s office, ready for next week. The gold coin donations will go to our CETOP which is a superb and worthy cause.

Next Tuesday evening we will commence our festive season with our annual Carol Service at St Andrew’s Cathedral. Parents are most welcome to join us in the Cathedral at the following times:

5 December, 6.30pm SS Carol Service 1 – Northcott, Perkins, Strickland, Thomas, Wakehurst, Woodward

5 December, 8pm SS Carol Service 2 – Boarders, Chelmsford, Cutler, Davidson, Harvey, Hewan, Hone

For parents who intend to drive, Wilson carpark on the corner of Kent Street and Bathurst Street is a cheap and convenient option as it is a one-minute walk to the Cathedral.

A reminder that our annual Prize Giving is at the Hordern Pavilion on Tuesday 12 December, commencing at 6.30pm sharp. This is a compulsory event for Year 7 to Year 11 students. We have allocated plenty of seats for parents and other family members to attend. I look forward to concluding the year with this special event, which will include some short drama pieces.

Have a great week.

Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School