In keeping with tradition, printed copies of student articles will be handed out at the School gates every Friday. This change lets us honor the Shore Weekly Record’s mission, ‘by the boys, for the boys,’ while making the digital version more concise for parents. A PDF of the student articles will also be available each week on Lampada in the publications page.
Message from the Headmaster
‘Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it’
Proverbs 22:6
Dear Students, Parents and Carers
The Learning Wars – How Should Teachers Teach?
Those following the media will be aware of the current discussion of Direct Instruction (DI), also known as Explicit Teaching. This has been of such prominence it has even been the subject of newspaper editorials. It represents another swing of the pendulum wherein, over decades, the perceived wisdom has fluctuated. Direct Instruction places the emphasis on teachers actually teaching, in the sense that they are the source of curriculum knowledge and authority in the classroom. This is a transmission model as knowledge proceeds from the teacher to the student. To many, this seems axiomatic. What else would teachers do?
When I commenced my teaching career (52 years ago!), the education progressives were in the ascendency. The notion of the teacher as “the sage on the stage” was passe, to be replaced by the teacher as “guide on the side”. This was a style of teaching which suited the concept of discovery learning, as well as teaching methodologies such as groupwork. A more recent form of this is Project Based Learning (PBL). Underlying this pedagogy is a deep-seated commitment to child centred learning.
Progressive education has played out in a variety of ways. As a young English teacher in the 1970s, if I had specifically taught grammar and spelling, I would have been disciplined. The emphasis of the time was to move away from such restrictive practices and let students explore language for themselves, wherein errors would be naturally corrected over time by deep immersion in language through reading and writing. English teachers were encouraged to put away the red pen as heavy correction of errors made students despondent.
The struggles between the progressives and conservatives have been against the background canvas that student facility with literacy, as seen through standardised testing, has been declining. This decline has led to a move away from full student agency towards explicit teaching. The “learning wars” have been most marked in the decades long struggle between the advocates of whole language learning and the supporters of phonics. The former take the view that students will learn to read by reading, i.e. as they are increasingly immersed in language, they will learn the conventions of language, including spelling and punctuation, without the stifling approach of mechanical teaching of these aspects. Their opponents argue that reading and writing must be taught specifically and, in early childhood education, that means teaching phonics, including children sounding out letters and learning to use them to form words. In the last 15 years, partly on the basis of comprehensive research through Macquarie University, the advocates of phonics have been triumphant. At least for now, the language wars are over. The Department of Education have moved all of their schools into the Explicit Teaching camp.
What then should Shore do? Able teachers have always been eclectic in their approach, tailoring their teaching methods (pedagogy) to the needs of each particular class at that particular time. Professional teachers can “pivot”, i.e. vary their teaching methodology according to need, including in a single lesson. They need not be captive to either of the polarities. They know that there are some areas of teaching which absolutely require rote learning. There are others where students need to be given a greater degree of creative independence as that is what the curriculum and its assessment methodology require. This being the case, my message to our academic staff at Shore is that, within the learning programmes specified by curriculum leaders (including Stage Leaders in Prep and Heads of Department in Senior School), they have freedom and trust to vary their methodology according to their perception of their class/es.
As students proceed through the curriculum, the onus will be on increasing their independence as learners. This will be necessary in order to master the Higher School Certificate, where NESA are increasingly moving away from setting examinations which allow students to simply memorise material without processing it through unseen questions, requiring them to think in the exam room and apply their knowledge and skills to new situations. This creative freedom will be necessary if they are to be lifelong learners, a bracket of skills which appear to be essential to contend with rapidly changing workplaces and society. Direct Instruction alone will not be suitable for the development of skills and attitudes. There is certainly a place to apply the wisdom of Proverbs: “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6), but in this culture, students will want to unpack and interrogate that somewhat. Students need to move beyond transmissional learning to transformational learning where, under the guidance of teachers, they can apply previous learning in new situations in order to exercise their emerging skills base.
Where then does Shore stand in the learning wars? Nowhere and everywhere. Teachers are the interpreters of what students need at any point along the spectrum of possibilities. Whole language learning or phonics? Explicit Teaching or Discovery Learning? To these couplets, all and both. Teaching is an art and a craft in the hands of skilled practitioners.
Dr John Collier Headmaster
Chaplains’ Chat
Life can bring all sorts of twists and turns, including the unexpected. Some of these can be pleasant surprises, while others can be devasting. I had the joy of having my brother visit Australia in the last few weeks and it was wonderful to see him. However, we can also experience the sadness and devastation of an unfavourable medical diagnosis that springs up unexpectedly. These sorts of life events are largely out of our hands. However, there are also times when we bring problems onto ourselves through what we do.
While we have seen great features of David, his life and his character this Term in Chapel, this week we also saw how he brought about great pain, anguish and grief on others as a result of his actions. In 2 Samuel 11, we read that King David sleeps with Bathsheba, who is the wife of one of his commanders who is fighting at war, and she falls pregnant. In the ensuing events, David tries to cover up his actions. This event with David leads to him putting the husband of Bathsheba on the front line of battle for him to be killed. While David initially thinks he has got away with this, we read that God himself knows what he has done. It is remarkable that this story even makes it into the Bible. It certainly doesn’t paint David and his actions in a favourable light, and rightly so. The conclusion of this story will reflect devastating consequences as a result of David’s actions. And yet we are also meant to see that despite David doing this, he will turn back to God for forgiveness and restoration. The wonderful Bible narrative tells us that, like David, there is forgiveness and restoration for all who depend on God.
Rev Anthony Benn Chaplain
Everything You Need to Know – American Tea
American Tea 2024 is rapidly approaching on Friday 13 September 2024! All important information and links can be found on the American Tea Lampada page, but is also listed below to make this a fun and stress-free day for you and your son:
2. Pre-purchase other amazing goods, including fresh flowers, Boarders’ tea towel, gourmet food, oysters, the potted Shore rose, Holtermann’s Gold, and the Boarder’s Meal drive. Purchase now. Pre-purchase closes Tuesday 10 September.
3. Call for volunteers to assist pre-event and on the day. This event is community-driven, and we really need the support of the Shore community to help with a variety of roles. Each shift is just one to two hours, so you can contribute to the success and still leisurely enjoy the day. Sign up here. Please note all volunteers need a Working With Children Check registered with Shore.
4. Find out your Year Group Meeting Time. Since the boys have allocated schedules to attend the American Tea between their schoolwork, we’ve designed a parent meet-up schedule that aligns perfectly with when they’ll be out enjoying the festivities. This allows you to not only see them in action but also meet and share the experience with other parents from your year group. It’s the perfect way to connect and celebrate together! Find your meet-up time here.
5. Bid in the Silent Auction – NOW LIVE. The Silent Auction is the largest contributor to the fundraising at American Tea and is the perfect way to support the event, especially if you can’t make it to American Tea on the day.
We have some really fantastic prizes, some of those including: the 2024 Premiership Winners Shore Rugby First XV signed rugby ball (one and only), Ultimate Farming Experience for two boys in Cowra for Harvesting Season, two nights for four people at Brickyard Cottage Burradoo – In Memory of the late Dr Sandy (Alexander) Holliday – Old Shore Boy/Parent, Cruise Sydney Harbour on a 55ft Sunseeker with 12 friends, one year supply of Guylian Chocolates, Ultimate luxury experience with an extended weekend (three days) in the latest Range Rover Sport Autobiography, and the ever so popular ‘Principal for a Day’.
Two ways to register to bid:
Go to app.galabid.com/americantea Click on the ‘Register’ button, and follow the instructions to complete registration, to start bidding.
Register via TEXT Text: americantea and your full name to +61458678678 Example: americantea John Smith Follow the registration link you are sent by text from GalaBid.
6. Last call for donations for the following stalls: second hand uniforms, books, crazy hat and costume, trash and treasure, lucky jars, old dinnerware. More information on the specific donations asks can be found here, and all donations can be delivered to the loading dock on William Street. Donations close on Tuesday 10 September.
7. Familiarise yourself with the American Tea map and event guide. Discover where all the stalls are placed, the variety of food options and identify your Year Group meeting point on the event brochure. Click here to view
Sony Camp Cocktail Party
Join us for the Sony Camp Cocktail Party to celebrate our Sony Foundation Camp and its incredible impact, bringing our community together to support this wonderful cause.
The Sony Foundation Camp committee and selected Year 11 students are hosting a Cocktail Party on Friday night, 25 October, on the Old Boys’ Terrace. We invite you to join us for an evening of good food, drinks, music, and dancing. It’s a perfect opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate the spirit of Sony Camp, and support a cause that makes a real difference to the lives of our campers and their families.
To book your tickets, please use the TryBooking link provided below. If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to this year’s camp, donations can be made through the same link.
Date: Friday 25 October Time: 6.00pm-9.00pm Where: Old Boys’ Terrace, North Sydney Campus
Your presence and support mean the world to us and the families and children who benefit from Sony Foundation Camp. Together, we can continue to foster a spirit of service and compassion that enriches our Shore Community.
About Sony Foundation Camp
Our Sony Foundation Camp is a unique programme that provides much-needed respite for families while offering a safe, nurturing environment for campers aged 7 to 14 with disabilities and additional needs. These children are given the opportunity to spend time in a supportive and enriching environment where their individual needs and abilities are cared for by our selected Year 11 students and students from Pymble Ladies College.
Each year, we welcome 25 overnight campers and up to 10 day campers who are cared for by our dedicated Year 11 Shore boys. This experience is invaluable, not just for the campers but also for the boys themselves. Through this programme, our Year 11 students learn lifelong skills to give back to others, develop empathy, and cultivate compassion. They are guided by a highly trained team of experienced teachers, healthcare professionals, school counsellors, and adult volunteers, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.
The impact of Sony Camp is profound, inspiring hope and joy. Campers can engage in various carefully curated activities that encourage them to explore new interests and develop their skills. The camp offers something for every child, from animal encounters, magic shows, and evening discos to yoga workshops, swimming, sports, and even a sensory room. A particular highlight is the trip to Western Sydney Zoo, a day that is eagerly anticipated by campers and their companions alike.
Our Sony Foundation Camp provides much-needed peace of mind for the families of these campers, knowing that their children are in a safe, nurturing environment. This allows parents and caregivers to take a break, recharge, and practice self-care, all while their children are surrounded by compassionate individuals who prioritise their wellbeing.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you on Friday 25 October, for what promises to be a memorable and meaningful evening.
Mrs Jeri Apter MIC Sony Camp
Shore Community Social Men’s Basketball Competition
$900 Per Team | No Individual Membership Fee | Bench Supplied | Limited Spots
Venue
R A I Grant Centre, Shore, North Sydney Campus Car park entry at Bishops Gate
Dates and Rounds
9 Week | Thursday Night Competition
Proposed Dates
Round 1 | Thursday 17 October Finals Round | Thursday 12 December
Times
50-minute Time Slots | 6:30 – 9.40pm
Division
Men’s A/B Division
Uniform
All teams are required to supply their own matching basketball uniform (matching shorts and jersey).
The Shore Basketball programme will be hosting two Hoops Camps these school holidays.
The camps are open to all school-age students and not just Shore students. Siblings, friends and all keen hoopers, regardless of school, gender or playing experience are welcome.
This is an opportunity to improve skills, learn from an enthusiastic coaching staff and have lots of fun in an enjoyable and competitive environment.
DISCOUNTED PRICE – For any returning Campers who refer a friend from outside of Shore, both Campers will receive a 40% discount to a future Shore Hoops Camp.
Junior (Kindergarten to Year 4) Camp
Date
Tuesday 8 October to Friday 11 October
Time
9.00am – 3.00pm
Location
R A I Grant Centre
Cost per Camper
Full 3 day Camp – $225 2 Days Camp – $180 1 Day Camp – $90
Supervised – By Shore Coaches. BYO – Morning tea and lunch
Senior (Year 5 to Year 11) Camp
Date
Wednesday 2 October to Friday 5 October
Time
9.00am – 3.00pm
Location
R A I Grant Centre
Cost per Camper
Full 3 Day Camp – $225 2 Day Camp – $180 1 Day Camp – $90
Supervised – By Shore Coaches. BYO – Morning tea and lunch
To register for the Holiday Hoops Camp please click on the Trybooking link here.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
The main aim of the Shore Parents’ Association (SPA) is to bring parents together and foster friendships in order to build a strong School Community. We also raise money through our activities to buy equipment and resources to enhance the overall educational experience of Shore students in support of the School.
The SPA Executive consists of a minimum of seven members: President, Patron, Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary, SPA Events Coordinator and Treasurer. Other roles are determined by the Executive. Obligations and voting rights are defined in the SPA Constitution.
An important function of the SPA is to welcome new parents into the School Community. The SPA supports and runs events, including the Icebreaker (in conjunction with the Foundation), Year 7 BBQ, American Tea, Sports days and parent gatherings.
Services run by the SPA include:
Canteen Operations at Northbridge and North Sydney
Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day stalls
Golf Day
Tennis Day
Second-hand Uniform sales
Library book covering.
Spiritual support through services provided by the Prayer Group and Community Chaplain
Facilitating the “City Start” programme (new Boarder families connect with city families).
To be considered for a position, you must be a current Shore parent during the Term. The successful applicant is to follow the policies and procedures of the Shore Parents’ Association (SPA) and the School. You are expected to conduct the role with sound judgement and discretion remembering that you represent the whole parent body of the School.
Roles to be filled
Deputy Chair
Volunteer basis – two-year Shore Parents’ Association Executive Role (one year as Deputy Chair and second year as Chair).
The Deputy Chair’s role is to support and shadow the Chair. The Chair is generally responsible for running the Executive meetings, coordinating SPA activities and being the main contact point between the School, parent body and SPA Executive.
Must be able to present a current Working with Children Certificate which will be verified by the School.
SPA Events Coordinator
Volunteer basis – two-year Shore Parents’ Association Executive Role. This role could be performed remotely.
The role of SPA Events Coordinator replaces the role of the Minute Secretary and is generally responsible for setting up events for parent bookings via the online booking platform, supporting the Treasury function in the payment of event invoices, and working closely with the SPA Services Coordinator to ensure there are sufficient parent volunteers for events as required.
Must be able to present a current Working with Children Certificate which will be verified by the School.
Year Representative Coordinator
Volunteer basis – two-year Shore Parents’ Association Committee Role
The Year Representative Coordinator is responsible for general coordination of and communication to the Year Representatives of ELC through to Year 12 (inclusive). Key responsibilities include; being aware of key School dates and planning the social SPA calendar accordingly, providing relevant School updates to the Year Representatives for dissemination, assisting the SPA Events and SPA Services Coordinators, especially in relation to parent volunteers and hosting at least twice per year information sessions with all Year Representatives.
Must be able to present a current Working with Children Certificate which will be verified by the School.
SPA Secretary
Volunteer basis – 2 Year Shore Parents’ Association Executive Role
The Secretary is responsible for the governance of the SPA. They are expected to conduct their role with sound judgment and discretion remembering that they represent the whole parent body of the school. Key responsibilities include; being active in the functioning of the SPA Executive including attendance at all meetings, all meeting administration including date setting, catering, room bookings, IT support, apologies, Agenda setting at the direction of the Chair, minute taking and distribution, management of action list resulting from prior meetings, management of SPA Committee contact lists and set up contact groups eg Whats App.
Must be able to present a current Working with Children Certificate which will be verified by the School.
Second Assistant American Tea Coordinator
Volunteer basis – three Year Shore Parents’ Association Committee Role (one year as Second Assistant to the Assistant Coordinator and second year as Assistant Coordinator and the final year as the Coordinator).
This role supports the American Tea Assistant Coordinator and is the main liaison with Shore Staff to coordinate Year 11 Student Helpers, the main liaison with Food Vendors and organises the equipment containers for Stalls. The Second Assistant becomes the Assistant Coordinator in 2025 and then the American Tea Coordinator in 2026.
Must be able to present a current Working with Children Certificate which will be verified by the School.
More information about volunteering at Shore can be found on the:
All roles commence after the SPA Annual General Meeting on 21 October 2024.
Applications close Monday 16 September 2024.
New ‘Right to Disconnect’ Legislation: What It Means for Shore Families
At Shore, we are committed to ensuring our dedicated staff maintain a healthy work-life balance. The new Federal ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation supports this by setting clear boundaries between work and personal life, allowing our staff to fully disconnect from work-related communications outside their regular working hours.
This legislation applies across various sectors, including education, and means that our teaching, administrative, and operational staff have the right not to respond to work-related emails, phone calls, or messages after their working hours.
We understand, however, that families often need to reach out outside of these times due to busy schedules, and we want to assure you that we will continue to address all inquiries in a timely manner.
Here’s a brief overview of how this impacts communication within different parts of our School, and a letter has been emailed to all families. You are encouraged to read this letter as it provides further detail.
Early Learning Centre: Staff are contactable between 8 am and 6 pm, aiming to respond within 72 hours for non-urgent matters.
Preparatory School: Staff are available between 8 am and 4 pm during Term time, with the same 72-hour response time for non-urgent queries.
Senior School: The standard operating hours are 8 am to 4 pm during Term time, with the same 72-hour response time for non-urgent queries. While students can email or message teachers after hours, staff are not required to respond until the next working day.
Boarding: Boarding staff can be contacted between 7 am and 10 pm during Term time. The Health Centre remains available 24/7 for emergencies, and staff are also contactable out of these hours in case of an emergency.
Our commitment to your child’s education and wellbeing remains unchanged. This legislation will not affect the high standards of support and care that Shore is known for.
Boarding Trial
18 – 22 November 2024
Boys will have the opportunity to stay on site for the School week and experience life as a Shore Boarder.
All dates and events are subject to change, please confirm with the Music Department.
Date
Event
Venue
Time
Term 3 22 July – 26 September
Thurs 12 Sept
Year 12 Family Service Rehearsal
Choir Room
8.20am
Mon 9 – Fri 20 Sept
HSC Music Practical Exams
Choir Room
TBC
Fri 13 Sept
American Tea performances
Various
All Day
Sun 15 Sept
Year 12 Family Service
Chapel
9.00am
Thurs 19 Sept
Music Function
Hawkins Foyer
5.30pm
Tues 24 Sept
Year 7 Exhibition Night
War Memorial Hall
5.00pm
Term 4 15 October – 6 December
Tues 15 Oct
Concert Group: STC – Dear Evan Hansen
Roslyn Packer Theatre
7.30pm
Thurs 17 Oct
Concert Group: SSO – George Gershwin’s An American in Paris
Sydney Opera House
7.00pm
Mon 21 – Wed 23 Oct
Junior Music Awards
Smith Auditorium
8.20am
Mon 28 – Wed 30 Oct
Senior Music Awards
Smith Auditorium
8.20am
Mon 18 – Thurs 21 Nov
Summer Lunch and Twilight Concerts
Hall Quad
12.30pm
Thurs 21 Nov
Festival of Lessons and Carols Rehearsals
Choir Room
8.20am
Mon 25 Nov
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Chapel
7.00pm
Wed 27 Nov
Concert Group: SSO – Vasily Petrenko conducts The Rite of Spring
Sydney Opera House
8.00pm
Dates To be confirmed
TBC
Year 7 Incursion: Musica Viva
Smith Auditorium
9.00am
Term Dates 2024
Term 3
Tuesday 23 July – Thursday 26 September.
Term 4
Tuesday 15 October – Thursday 5 December (Prep) / Friday 6 December (Senior).
Year 10 Drama Children’s Theatre Performances
Last week, Year 10 Drama students had the honour of performing original pieces of Children’s Theatre to a captive audience of Year 3 boys from the Shore Preparatory School. Children’s Theatre is a unique art form that requires a detailed understanding of its style, structure and form and a heightened awareness of the dynamics of a children’s audience. Students explored techniques such as audience participation, the use of humour, plot structure and physical characterisation and also incorporated performance skills such as clowning, puppetry and song. These Children’s Theatre performances have also served as a lovely Shore tradition that has occurred for years, with current members of the Year 10 cohort fondly remembering their own experiences as Year 3 audience members watching Children’s Theatre performances from members of the Class of 2017. No doubt this year’s Year 10 Drama cohort’s entertaining and engaging performances have inspired some budding Year 3 thespians – well done boys!
Mr Zac Pincini Drama Teacher
Year 11 Careers Conversations Afternoon
We are excited to be hosting this event for all Year 11 students during Periods 5 and 6 on Wednesday 11 September.
UTS Start-ups will be kicking off the event in the Playfair with a presentation on Entrepreneurial mindset, and then students will move into the Christian Studies and PDHPE classrooms, where sessions will be run every 20 minutes. Students will have a choice of three to attend and include the following topics:
Entrepreneurship
Construction/Property
Technology (Cybersecurity/Animation)
Medicine/Psychology
Finance
Marketing
Engineering
Physio/Exercise Science
Gap Years
Non-Uni pathways
World of Work
Students are encouraged to think about the sessions they wish to attend.
We look forward to some engaging conversations.
Ms Vanessa Shirriff Head of Careers Education
Careers News
It has been a privilege to speak to parents, carers and students over the last couple of weeks across Year 8 and Year 10 Curriculum evenings about Careers Education. A “career” is no longer just a job; it is the management of study, work and leisure. It is lifelong, which means students are in their “careers” now. They are developing important career skills in managing time, building self-awareness and also developing self regulation and control. With the increasing temptation of technology and phones, students, more than ever, are in need of creating boundaries around usage and ensuring those boundaries are maintained.
The Stanford Marshmallow experiment conducted back in the 1960s is an iconic experiment in delayed gratification and demonstrates how self-control in preschoolers can determine future success.
A reminder: UNSW Open Day is this weekend and all students are encouraged to attend and enjoy the day! The research is clear that the more students engage, explore and think about their future, the better employment and career satisfaction they will enjoy.
Students are welcome to busk at American Tea on Friday 13 September. Please sign up in the Music Department if you wish to perform. Ms Wentzel will confirm your involvement, including details of time and venue closer to the event. Sign up closes today.
House Music Awards – Auditions
Auditions for House Music Awards have been occurring this week. Students may audition for an external adjudicator with an accompanist to receive feedback. A selection of students will perform during Tutor Period in Term 4 to six Houses in the Smith Auditorium in the Junior and Senior Music Awards. Certificates are handed out in House Meeting for those who participate. Please click here to sign up. For further information please contact Ms Alex Wentzel.
Year 12 Family Service – Sunday 15 September
Chapel Choir will be singing at the Year 12 Family Service held on Sunday 15 September. The service begins at 9am and all choristers will be required from 8am in the Chapel. Rehearsal with Mr Fox will occur on Thursday 12 September, in Period 1.
Music Function – Thursday 19 September
All Co-Curricular music parents and students are invited to the Music Function on Thursday 19 September, in the Hawkins Foyer from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Finger food and drinks will be served. This event is an opportunity for Music parents/carers, teachers and students to mingle. There will be a music performance, and drinks and finger food will be served. Bookings are essential. Please click here to book. We hope to see you there.
Year 7 Exhibition – Tuesday 24 September
All Year 7 students have been composing pieces in their classes as part of their Music coursework. On Tuesday 24 September, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm students will be presenting these compositions to the Shore Community. This is a compulsory event for all of Year 7, and all community members are welcome to attend. The event will be in the War Memorial Hall and all Year 7 students are required from 4.30pm with their laptops charged.
Term 3 Music Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Monday 9 September
Staff Collaboration P1
HSC Music Compositions due
HSC Music 1 Performance Exam
Tuesday 10 September
HSC Music 2 and Music Extension Performance Exam
Thursday 12 September
P1 Year 12 Family Service rehearsal
Friday 13 September
American Tea
Sunday 15 September
Year 12 Family Service (9am)
Thursday 19 September
Music Function
Tuesday 24 September
Year 7 Music Exhibition
Friday 27 September
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony
Mrs Kim Barber Head of Music
Rugby Report
Team of the Year
Position
Player
Team
Player2
Team3
1
Tim Etheridge
16D
Sam Advani
16F
2
Henry Baxter
15A
Nick Yates
16B
3
Charlie Cowdery
14B
Lucas Masden
14D
4
Sam Defina
15D
Edward Baxter (C)
Firsts
5
Harrison Thomas
13A
Aidan McFarlane
Sixths
6
Matt Lotz
Thirds
Anderton Stock
Seconds
7
Marshall Le Maitre (C)
Firsts
Will Langfield
15C
8
Henry Smyth
15B
Charlie Hawkins
5ths
9
Sam Cook
13C
Tommy Campbell
13B
10
James Story
13E
Josh Clayton
Fourths
11
Titus Limantono
Sevenths
Steve Cominakis
16E
12
Isaac Kasprowicz
14A
Sam Elworthy
15E
13
Will Powell
16A
Sid Shoemack
14C
14
Benjamin McHutchinson
16C
Sam Hassall
Eighths
15
Theo Matheson
14E
Samuel Cawood
13D
S&C Coach of the Year
Mr Jake Somerville
S&C Coach of the Year
Mr Luke Edgell
Physio
Mr Harley Donoghue
Physio
Mr Em Craig
Coach (Backs)
Mr Tim Wallace
Coach (Backs)
Mr Warren Dobes
Coach (Forwards)
Mr Jamie Clark
Coach (Forwards)
Mr Harry Byrnes
Team of the Year
Firsts, Thirds
AAGPS Athletics – Saturday 21 September 2024
Each year, the major AAGPS Sporting events provide an opportunity for the boys of the School to come together to show support for their School and our athletes.
All boys in Years 7, 8 and 10 are required to attend the AAGPS Athletics on Saturday 21 September. Boys in Year 12 are welcome to attend.
Buses have been arranged to transport boys to and from Homebush. Boys should arrive at School by 8am, and it is expected that they will return to Shore at approximately 4.45pm.
Boys are expected to wear School winter uniform (including coat) with their yard hat.
Dr Andrew Mansfield Deputy Head Operations
Athletics Report
Week 2 | Saturday 31 August
Week 2 Invitational Carnival at SOPAC saw our first School record for the season. Congratulations to Thomas Eaton, Year 8 who ran 13.2sec in the Under 13s Hurdles.
It was pleasing to see more students out at the carnival this week, giving a range of events their best shot. Ben Frantz, Year 9, kicked hard in the 800m to try and catch Hugo Stewart, Year 9. Both boys running well currently. But none better than James Bestic, Year 11, in the Under 17s 800m who came burning down the home straight to overtake first place and win. In the U13’s 1500m, there was a great tussle between Jackson Sprott and Harrison Ayer, two Year 7 boys pushing themselves to the limit, with Henry Grieve Year 7 not far behind. Great to see such competitiveness out on the track.
In the field, Shore’s athletes jumped high, as well as long. A number of boys gave Long Jump a go for the first time and did very well. Michael Hocking, Year 9, jumped an extra half a metre after a few pointers from Coach Mr Blood, jumping 5.05m, and Will Powell, Year 10, 5.50m. Harrison Brunker, Year 9 throwing 12.9m with the Shot for the second week in a row.
In the sprints, Micha Minchin, Year 9, continued to impress posting strong times in the 200m and 400m. Year 10 students Will Proctor and Will Powell ran well in the 200m for their first outing. Orlando Stewart, Year 7, running very well in the 100m as well. Both Charlie Mott, Year 11, and Wiley Hockey, Year 12, running sub 23 seconds in the 200m.