Reflections from Mr Marshall McGee

Now that we are at the halfway point of the year, looking back on my time in Robson so far has been a fantastic experience.  This year has probably been the strangest year of my life with what is currently going on in the world, but it has been great being a part of the boarding community through this time.  I have worked at the school since October 2016, and since then have always been blown away by the effort and commitment by the students to the current task at hand.  It was only last year that I began working as a casual in the boarding houses at the school and was exposed to the boarding community, and when I was asked if I wanted to be an Assistant Boarding Master for Robson, it was an easy decision.

This year has seen the Grant Centre open, which has had a large impact on my work here at the school, being one of the strength and conditioning coaches.  While we are not at full capacity due to COVID restrictions, it has been great to see most of the boarding community training in the new gym.  This is possibly the best school facility in Australia, so it is great to see all the boarders taking advantage of it. 

Term 2 was challenging for all of us but with Term 3 just around the corner, and things returning to normal, I am especially excited for the Year 12 boys who take on their final weeks of classes.  Their leadership and mentoring of the younger boys has been exemplary, and they have demonstrated extremely valuable characteristics to bring in through into adulthood.