Caring for our Year 7 Boys

Stepping in the role of the specialist Year 7 Boarding Housemaster in 2019 is Mr Werner Pienaar. As an Old Boy who also teaches the boys Mathematics and Christian Studies, Werner comes well equipped to support out newest members of the Shore Boarding community.

As the first point of support, Werner is involved in the day to day life of the boys, initially helping them to settle in and develop friendships and this year running the 3-week Y7 Welcome Programme in Term 1.  The programme supports the integration of the boys from diverse backgrounds into the boarding community. The boys participate in a variety of activities that help them settle into Shore, from walks around the local area, a cruise on Sydney Harbour, and sessions to learn study skills.

Commenting on the programme, Werner shared: “The Year 7 Welcome Programme is unique to Shore and offers the boys the opportunity to learn, live and engage with each other and build strong friendships in their year group.”

Talking about his experience so far, Josh Tang said: “I like that you wake up and go to bed with your friends around you, on any day I can play footy with my friends and with all the facilities so close I can also get help whenever I need it.”

The Year 7 boys have settled into a good routine in School House, but they are looking forward to getting home to their families for the holidays!