Boarding Update

School House’s Culinary Delights Weekend

As we edge towards the yearly examinations, the boys have been busy getting stuck into the books and utilising all the resources available to them. The weekend was a time for relaxing and enjoying each other’s company over a few culinary delights whipped up in the School House Kitchen. After a long Saturday in the fields, on the water, on the courts, shooting hoops, swimming laps or chasing down flags on the beach, the boys enjoyed a home-made Mexican feast with Mr Lane. After a nice sleep in, the boys enjoyed a big BBQ and a South African inspired “Boerewors”.

What Boarding has been like for me

I’m Rex Bassingthwaighte, from Dubbo, New South Wales, and I am really loving the culture at Shore. It is helping me create long lasting relationships with the boys around me. Being a boy from Dubbo, I never knew what the city lifestyle would be about, but since attending this School and, in particular Barry House, I was able to connect with not only the Boarders but much of the community outside of Boarding and School. I had an older brother who attended Shore, and this allowed me to further my relationships and understanding of the culture by learning from many of the older boys and mates of his. As soon as I entered Barry I was immediately welcomed with open arms from boys and Housemasters, which really helped move comfortably into a boarding school lifestyle. I really enjoy the company of the boys, whether that’s from playing footy on the oval or having good chats in the dorm. They make this place a home away from home. 

Rex Bassingthwaighte
Year 10

Senior Leaders

Tuesday night was a special one, with the entire House there to officially induct our House Senior Leaders. Each Year 11 boy was the recipient of a Holtermann’s pin and was asked to sign the Robson Leader’s Diary. We also read from the letters of James Blackwood, former Shore Boy who fought and died in the First World War. Here’s an excerpt:

“The little launches pursued the big liner in a body, and it was while I was watching the frantically excited people on board them that I suddenly looked back up towards the school tower – the mark of my second home, when all is said and done – and discovered, with a sharp twinge of regret, that it was already hidden by Bradley’s Head. I ran forward on the deck a few paces but it was no use? Many times I looked back – it was no use!”

Embracing New Beginnings at Shore 

My first few weeks at Shore have been a great experience. My name is Ari Ganassin, and I am from Wollongong. I moved to Shore from a local school in Wollongong, hoping for more opportunities and better access to the excellent extracurricular and academic programs the School provides. The sports coaches from the School have been very supportive, and I am excited to represent the School in tennis. The Boarding House is a great community and was very welcoming, helping me get used to the routine and always answering questions when I had them. I look forward to the next few weeks of the Term and the opportunities Shore may provide in the years to come. 

Ari Ganassin
Year 10