Boarding Update

New Boarders Day

What a celebration Sunday afternoon and evening was. Welcomed all those students joining us next year as new Boarders to Shore. One of the nicest aspects of the Shore Boarding Programme is the City-Host relationship. This year, we were inundated with offers for day students to look after Boarders new to Shore. This speaks volumes for the value attached to the Boarding programme and how important it is to Shore. Last night was the first chance for new families to meet their City Host families. The feeling in the Dining Hall was wonderful – filled with kindness, support and caring for those young men about to join us next year. As one parent said to me, “It is so nice to know that my son has so many people willing to help him should the need arise – he feels very special.”

Well done, Noah and Charlie!

School House now has two certified lifeguards! Well done, Noah and Charlie, for completing the gruelling Bronze Medallion course at Long Reef in the past week.

Lachy Speaks at Schools for Impact

Schools for Impact has been designed to empower students through education and fundraising focused on a particular issue affecting our community. This event aims to educate and amplify the many issues associated with homelessness in Sydney.

Schools for Impact is built on the Impact100 Sydney giving circle model, whereby individual donors come together to make a financial contribution, pooling their funds to make a substantial gift to a charity of their choice. Programmes funded in the past address Youth Homelessness, Juvenile Justice recidivism rates and Domestic Violence. All of Barry House attended the event, and Barry Year 10s Lachy P was outstanding in his presentation to a packed War Memorial Hall when he spoke of and presented to the audience one of the very worthwhile charities pitching on the night.

Robson Update

Friday night saw the 2024 Robson Boys come through for their first sneak peek of the House. It was also great to catch up with some of the parents who will soon officially be joining the Robson Family. Saturday night saw the boys burn off some energy in the foam pit and cricket nets. We also got to welcome some of our new boys coming in 2024 during the sleepover. Thanks to all the boys for making them feel welcome.

Hodges House Christmas Dinner

On Friday 24 November, Hodges House held its annual Christmas dinner under the Hodges verandah. It was a fantastic evening catching up with family and friends. Notable highlights included the delicious food provided by Hodges House parents and the dining hall catering staff. Special mention must go to Mrs Edwina Tyrrell’s glazed ham, the centrepiece of the meal, and the carving master class on display led by Mr Bruce Etheridge and Mr Ian Tilmouth.