The Shore Weekly Record goes Digital

We are delighted to launch the new digital format of The Shore Weekly Record and hope that you find this to be an easily accessible and convenient way to keep up to date with all things Shore.   

 The objectives of The Shore Weekly Record from its inception in 1939 remain valid today – to share School news with the Senior School community, combining editorial content from both staff and students to celebrate academic, spiritual and physical achievements, and to share information about excursions and incursions as well as sports fixtures and results. This new version of The Shore Weekly Record will continue to be printed and distributed around the campus and will encompass the student publication remaining true to its core motto – By the boys, for the boys.   

 The Shore Weekly Record has an enviable history since its release over 80 years ago, making it the longest running student publication in Australia. Reflecting on the origins of the newsletter it is clear that it was a very progressive publication for its time, with its core objectives remaining relevant in our current environment. The editorial of the first edition succinctly outlines the purpose of the publication which has become ingrained in Shore culture.    

 “Firstly, we wish to give an accurate and detailed report of all the activities of the school week by week—in the classroom, on the playing field and elsewhere.  

 “Secondly, we shall let our friends know, through these columns, of the events connected with the school which are to take place in the future …  

“Thirdly, we intend this paper to be a permanent record of the school’s activities in all directions, and to be of interest and value to future generations.” 

 Throughout its storied history, The Shore Weekly Record has maintained balance as an official record of Shore activities and a voice for the boys. Whilst the publication has expanded over the years, the intent has remained consistent. We hope you enjoy this new format of the iconic Shore Weekly Record and look forward to hearing your feedback as we strive to honour Shore tradition whilst evolving to meet the current and future needs of the School community.  

Sample of the advertising contained in early editions of the SWR 10 August, 1939 (left).
First Page of First SWR Edition 1939 (right).