AMERICAN TEA

The Return of a Shore Tradition 

J. A. T. Collier

Last Friday marked the return of the famous American Tea. American Tea has been a tradition at Shore for many decades and is a date that is looked forward to on the school calendar each year. However, this year it was even more special due to the long-awaited return of American Tea as the Shore community has not been able to experience this tradition for the past 3 years due to various COVID restrictions and lockdowns. 

American Tea is so special due to its many activities, stores, and stalls, and is enjoyed by all age groups. Whether it is enjoying the Year 10 Father and Son breakfast in the morning while listening to various boys showcase their musical abilities, or running around the school and trying all the food that is on offer, American tea has something for everyone and is why boys and their families enjoy the day so much. 

This year there were many highlights for the boys, and many were excited to see the traditional stores come back. Despite the weather, the boys all took to the oval and braved the muddy grass to enjoy the various rides that were on offer, including the mechanical surfboard and the inflatable balls. Trash and Treasure made its long-awaited return and the classic erg and plate throwing challenges were crowd favourites. Furthermore, all the food stores such as the pizza and gozleme trucks, as well as the international food stall, were very popular among the attendees. 

The day was a brilliant success and truly highlighted the amazing Shore culture. Everyone in the school community came together in true Shore fashion to welcome the return of one of its most beloved events. As a result, I’m sure everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed the day. GO SHORE.