Boarding Update

Weekend Activities

I have often been asked by prospective parents and students, “What do the boys get up to on the weekends once their sport is finished?” Looking through the various House Instagram pages last weekend, it is clear the Boarding staff are doing an absolutely wonderful job ensuring the activities are superb. From Barefoot Bowling, Bondi Beach, Ten Pin Bowling at Chatswood, Ice Creams down at Kirribilli, cooking up a feast in the Houses, in-house movies or fishing nearby. That is a typical weekend in Boarding at Shore.

Remembrance Day

High up on Holtermann’s Tower on Saturday morning, the bugler did a sterling rendition of the ‘Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ for Remembrance Day. As sad as it is, it is always incredibly moving. Special mention must go to Year 7 student Will W. His performance was flawless!

Barefoot Bowls and Bondi

It was a huge day in Barry House on Sunday. We loved some barefoot bowls in Neutral Bay with a delicious lunch while Year 10 hit Bondi Beach after bidding farewell to their little sister, Alexis. It was a big weekend for all – boys and staff!

Robson Update

You could hear the sighs of relief amongst the Year 9 and 10 boys this week as their exams finished up. However the marks come back, the Robson boys can be encouraged that they are fine young men and have such a positive impact on the School. To quietly celebrate the end of exams, Year 9 and 10 had a Thursday night movie, with popcorn and ice-creams included. Credit to the Year 8 boys who were still working hard (mostly) in their rooms in preparation for their assessments. The Year 11 boarders are very much enjoying their new rooms. What’s not to like…harbour views and single rooms. They are continuing to lead the House very well. With only a handful of boys in over the weekend, it was quiet and calm. More ice cream, more popcorn, PS4 and ping pong. A good way to wind down after a couple of busy weeks of assessments. Now we can look forward to this week’s Robson Christmas Party.

Hodges Update

We congratulate our dedicated Year 9 and 10 Hodges men for successfully completing their Yearly Examinations. Your hard work and perseverance have undoubtedly paid off, and we commend you on your achievements. As we bid farewell to the academic challenges of the year, we want to wish the very best of luck to our Year 8 students who are currently navigating their way through their final exams.  

On a lighter note, this past Sunday brought us an action packed bowling excursion with our friends from Ravenswood. Laughter, camaraderie, and a bit of friendly competition filled the lanes. A special shout-out goes to Christian, who emerged as the new reigning champ—apologies to Tim. You put up a valiant effort!