{"id":4767,"date":"2021-03-15T10:54:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T23:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/shore-boarding-news\/?post_type=article&p=4767"},"modified":"2021-03-15T10:54:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T23:54:04","slug":"a-message-from-our-senior-boarding-housemaster-2","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/shore-boarding-news\/article\/a-message-from-our-senior-boarding-housemaster-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Message From Our Senior Boarding Housemaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

My old headmaster died a couple of week ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In moving through life, we are shaped by the people around us, and more often than not, by those who have led and guided us along the way.\u00a0 Many readers of this article will recall their own leaders who have shaped their own calling; their parents, primarily, but also their teachers, coaches, sport captains, House and School leaders to name a few.\u00a0 \u201cI am who I am, and do what I do today because of them\u201d is not necessarily an uncommon sentiment, but the power engrained within the phrase is undeniable.\u00a0 In today\u2019s fragile and malleable world, good leadership is crucial.\u00a0 Brother Joseph McMahon was one of those people.\u00a0 After his death, these (paraphrased) words were said about him:<\/p>\n

Joey\u2019s icon, Brother Anthony Boyd said Br Joseph was a man of vision who had the rare ability to bring others along with him: \u201cBy having a strong direction, he could generate great support and get people on board with his plans.\u00a0 Joe was an outstanding headmaster.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>In essence, he remained faithful to what should be changeless, yet open to what should change.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>A no-nonsense leader who was prepared to wear criticism but not be swayed from his ultimate goal, Joe was strong of mind but soft of heart.\u00a0 He believed in the power of personal relationships and the primacy of the boys\u2019 spiritual and mental welfare.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Br Joseph\u2019s vision was of resilient, manly boys who could rise to the challenge and display compassion and understanding when needed.\u00a0 The courage to keep the faith, step up for oneself and the courage to take care of others.<\/em><\/p>\n

I think this is a wonderful leadership model and a powerful legacy.\u00a0 Today, perhaps more than ever, we need good leaders.\u00a0 Our boys are not perfect and they, as we do, make mistakes, but I reassure you that we will continue to educate them how to be good men and good leaders; to be the man of 40, not just the boy he is now.\u00a0 Whether they know it or not, our boys will all leave a legacy where-ever they go, for as long as they live.\u00a0 What leadership legacy they leave behind has already begun.<\/p>\n

On a different note, it was wonderful to welcome our boarding families back together again for the Boarders\u2019 Cocktail Party in February.\u00a0 Held off-site at The Greens in North Sydney, it was a resounding success, with around 190 of us laughing, reminiscing, establishing and rekindling friendships too long separated by forces beyond our control.\u00a0 It was a tour-de-Force with attendance like no other we have held.\u00a0 We hope to experience many more opportunities to enjoy fun times like this; thank you to all, especially Heather, for making this such a special occasion.<\/p>\n

In Week 7 this term, I had the privilege of attending the annual ICPA (Isolated Children\u2019s Parents Association) Conference in Hay.\u00a0 Not only was this a wonderful opportunity to listen to many guest speakers from a range of backgrounds and contexts, it was also a great networking opportunity.\u00a0 Heads of Boarding from St Joseph\u2019s College, St Ignatius\u2019 College, Knox, St Gregory\u2019s College, Macquarie Anglican Grammar School, Kinross-Wolaroi, Wesley College Melbourne, Scots All Saints College, Loreto Normanhurst, NEGS and PLC were in attendance, and so many conversations and much notes-swapping took place, both during the day and of an evening when we were generously hosted by the friendly Hay families.\u00a0 It was a fabulous experience.<\/p>\n

I have also included in this article some details about Shore\u2019s new academic initiative, our Academic Deans model.\u00a0 This has been established to ensure greater support for our boys, both in Boarding and in the Day School, and so please take some time to peruse the information herein.\u00a0 Please contact Director of Studies, Matt Leeds for any further information or clarification.<\/p>\n

It has been a fabulous start to 2021.\u00a0 Of course, there has been the odd hiccup, but they have been rare, and things have hit a rhythm as we stride into the last quarter of Term 1.\u00a0 The Shore Boarding Community is as strong as ever, with the new Grant Centre enjoying great boarding patronage and the boarding houses are busy and as productive as ever.\u00a0 We wish everyone a wonderful end to the term, and look forward to catching up again soon.<\/p>\n

Best wishes,
\nBrendan<\/p>\n

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