Message from the Headmaster

Dear Students, Parents and Carers

Your Homework – To Get a Good Night’s Sleep

All of the medical and social commentators seem to be agreed that the current generation of young people in schools is a sleep-deprived generation. This is partly because so many, or so many of their parents, try to pack so much into their lives. In principle, this is good. It is certainly good to take advantage of the opportunities for personal growth on hand, including the many offered at Shore through our Study Centre, Performing Arts, Sporting or other Co-Curricular opportunities. There is also wisdom in keeping boys productively busy so that they lack occasion and opportunity and, particularly, lack time to get into any form of mischief or silliness.

Some would claim that students are sleep-deprived because of the weight of assessments and homework. This is a contested area and probably always will be. Homework has great advantages of consolidation and extension. Specifying how much time must be spent is very difficult as individual students operate at vastly different paces from one another. Too much homework for one is too little for another.

The main cause specified by experts for sleep deprivation is the time young people spend online, particularly on social media and gaming. These can be quite addictive as they provide dopamine surges, wherein the chemical-induced satisfaction leads the user to seek more of the same. Young people who have their devices in their bedrooms often have disturbed sleep, where they are woken by messages through the night. Supervision here is a matter for parents.

Insufficient sleep can easily fall into a spiral pattern where other aspects of life are affected and these, in turn, affect sleep. This is as old as the patriarchs of the Bible, such as Jacob: The heat consumed me in the daytime and the cold at night, and sleep fled from my eyes (Genesis 31:40).

The academic disadvantages of continued tiredness at school are obvious in terms of inhibited concentration and motivation. Recent neurological research makes this even more pointed. Sleep is necessary in order to cement memories from the day’s activities into long-term memory, such that they will be retained. Professor John Sweller, from the University of NSW, has achieved international acclaim as a result of his work over many decades on Cognitive Load. He has demonstrated that, for lasting learning to occur, concepts need to be transferred from the short-term memory, which can be very quickly overloaded, into the long-term memory. One major mechanism for this transfer is sleep.

There is no easy formula for how to balance one’s life between the various callings of the daytime and the need for restorative sleep. This will differ for each individual. We now know from research that insufficient sleep is related to mood disorders and to undesired weight gain. Sleep is, therefore, an important priority, to be balanced with other priorities.

The homework for tonight: sleep!

Dr John Collier
Headmaster

Chaplains’ Chat

In 2020 Danny and Leila Abdallah tragically lost three of their children in a horror car crash, with the driver at fault. The depth of their grief was seen in the proceeding weeks and months. And yet, amazingly after this event, they both publicly declared their forgiveness of the person responsible. This, in itself, is remarkable, and it has led to the i4give day, which is held on 1 February of each year.

Forgiveness itself is such a powerful and yet sometimes difficult action to enact. We have all been on the receiving end of someone’s actions and perhaps felt that forgiveness is just too difficult to give. And yet forgiveness is also crucial to relationships. For any relationship to grow and develop there must be a desire to forgive the mistakes of the other. We will all be on the receiving end of others mistakes and we will also be people that need the forgiveness of others when we make mistakes.

As we continue to look at David’s life in Chapel this Term, we see that even after what he has done to Bathsheba and her husband Uriah, there is forgiveness with God. Indeed, the Bible says that there is always forgiveness with God when we seek it. In turn, we are to strive to forgive others when wrong is done to us. As Ephesians 4:32 says: be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you.

Rev Anthony Benn
Chaplain

CRU Update

This week’s CRU was a bittersweet one, being the last one for our Year 12s, many of whom have been coming to CRU since Year 7. After a brief game run by Josh Gallant, we delved into a Bible reading from Colossians 4:2-6.

Nathanael Robertson then gave a talk to sum up the book of Colossians – he began by helpfully drawing upon the analogy of birthday cards, with the last line typically being a cliched “I hope you have a great day”. However, throughout Paul’s letter he instead gives Christians practical advice. He begins by encouraging consistent devotion through prayer, urging us to: ‘Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.’ (Col 4:2)

In particular, Paul urged the Colossians to pray that people would know the ‘mystery of Christ’ due to its immense importance towards all of us. This ethos is encouraged throughout Shore in many aspects such as Christian Studies classes, Chapel and CRU. Paul ends with a brief ‘Grace be with you,’ serving as a reminder that Jesus’s grace saved us thus and to continue in this grace.

After a group prayer, each of our leaving Year 12s talked about their favourite CRU memory. They ranged from the annual Shabbot’s CRU camp to group discussions in CRU, but a common theme amongst them all was the sense of community being a Christian gives you, both within your cohort but also learning from older boys and eventually teaching younger peers whilst forming genuine friendships along the way.

Moving forward, we will be continuing with CRU on Thursdays for Years 7 and 8 and Fridays for Years 9 and 10. If you are a Christian or considering becoming one, I strongly encourage you to come to both ask questions and develop your understanding of God.

Jayden Pan
10 GR3

Student Articles Available on Lampada

In keeping with tradition, printed copies of student articles are handed out at the Senior School gates every Friday. This change lets us honour 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 is also available each week on Lampada in the publications page.

Student Withdrawal Notice Date

End of Term 4 2024

The School understands that circumstances can change within families and there may be a need to withdraw your child from the School.

If you do need to withdraw your child, a friendly reminder that Shore’s Conditions of Enrolment (2024) state that one full Term’s notice is required. The due date for that notice is the last day of the Term preceding the withdrawal.

This year that date is Thursday 26 September 2024. As per our Conditions of Enrolment (2024), late withdrawals will incur a penalty of one full Term’s fees in lieu of notice.

Notice should be addressed to the Headmaster, Dr John Collier, and sent to the Enrolments office email address; registrar@shore.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Vickii Scott
Director of Enrolments

An Evening With Dr Adam Fraser

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

Book Here

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

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.

Music Calendar

All dates and events are subject to change, please confirm with the Music Department.

Reflecting on R U OK? Day

Each year at Shore we pause to reflect on R U OK? Day, which we observed yesterday, Thursday 12 September. The theme this year, “Ask R U OK? Any Day,” serves as an excellent reminder that mental health and wellbeing should be a priority every day, not just once a year.

When I reflect on the meaning of R U OK? Day, I think about how it relates to each of our students across the School. I hope they feel encouraged and supported, knowing that they are part of a School community that is here to support, challenge, and guide them every day. This includes their classroom teachers, Housemasters, School Psychologists, Chaplaincy staff, their friends and peers, and members of the broader Shore Community. Each one of our boys matters to us.

Life is full of ups and downs, and a lot can happen in a short time, a year, a month, or even a week. The people you care about, your friends, family, teammates, are constantly navigating life’s challenges. By having regular, meaningful conversations, we build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on. This way, when people find themselves struggling, they know they can turn to you for support.

While R U OK? Day provides a specific moment to focus on these conversations, it’s crucial to remember that every day offers an opportunity to ask, “Are you OK?”. A single conversation can change a life, and it’s up to all of us to keep the conversation going beyond just one day.

Our School is built on a foundation of respect for our differences and a commitment to looking out for one another. Our outstanding House system provides a place where all boys can belong. Beyond that, whether they are members of sports teams, participating in various co-curricular activities, or connecting in positive ways within the classroom, we are a community that supports each other to learn, grow, and thrive. Importantly, as a Christian School, we are filled with hope and the belief that each of us matters, and the value of caring for others.

We are very aware that mental health concerns among young people are on the rise, with anxiety, depression, and forms of technology addiction becoming increasingly prevalent. Academic stress, social media, family dynamics, and societal expectations all play a part in these challenges. This makes it even more important to prioritise early intervention, de-stigmatise discussions about mental health, and provide accessible and effective support for our young people. I am deeply encouraged by the boy’s willingness to look out for one another. It is clear to me, in the 20 plus years I have been in secondary education, that real progress has been made.

At Shore, we believe in the power of community to support mental health. Our established Pastoral Care Team, including Housemasters and School Psychologists, work diligently to create an environment where every student is known and belongs. We strive to ensure that all staff members are wellbeing teachers, ready to support our young people in every way possible.

Our parents and caregivers also play a vital role in this initiative. We encourage you to foster open dialogue at home, normalise conversations about emotions, and teach active listening. By continuing the spirit of R U OK? Day throughout the year, we collectively showcase our commitment to the holistic development and wellbeing of our students.

This week in Year meetings, the boys heard more about the significance of R U OK? Day and the importance of checking in with each other regularly. To continue our commitment, staff came together to acknowledge the importance of this day with a morning tea yesterday. I personally addressed the boys in assembly last week about the importance of the day, caring for one another, and belonging to a School community that supports each other.

For more information on how you can support your child and be a part of this conversation, we invite you to read this School TV special report for parents.

Thank you for being a part of this important conversation and for your ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of our community.

Mr Derek Champion
Deputy Head, Pastoral Care

From the Music Department

Congratulations to….

…Charlie Corbett-Jones, Ryan Gilmour, Max Kim, Alan Li, Chris Mathur, (Year 12) who submitted their final HSC compositions this week to NESA and had their HSC for Performance Exams. Thank you to Ms Robertson for all the support and guidance she has given to the students. Congratulations to Lachlan Martin (Year 12) who also had his HSC Performance Exam this week and thank you to Jonnie Pridmore (Year 11), Russell Jiang (Year 11), Joe Stephens (Year 10) and Mrs Oxley who performed with Lachlan.

…ForeShore, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band, Rock Bands: Evacuate Now!; Scratching the Surface; Armati Party and Clockwork and to the Buskers and String Groups for their performances at American Tea. Their performances were highly entertaining and made for a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you to Mr Massey, Ms Wentzel and Mr Dorich for their organisation of these performances.

…to all the students who performed for adjudicator Ms Sabina Turner for the House Music Awards auditions. Thank you to Ms Wentzel who organised the auditions.

Private Music Lessons

If you would like your son to learn a musical instrument or voice beginning in Term 4 please sign up before Friday 20 September using this link.

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.

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. This event is open to all Co-Curricular Music students and is an opportunity for Music parents/carers, teachers and students to mingle. There will be a Music performance and drinks and finger food are served.

Bookings are essential, please RSVP here. 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. Year 7 students are required from 4.30pm with their laptops charged.

Term 3 Music Calendar

Mrs Kim Barber
Head of Music

Secondary Schools One Day Chess Tournament

Congratulations to everyone who played in the competition on Sunday.  We had some very strong results, particularly given the quality of the competition.

In the Open Division, Shore A placed 8th – Qiming Niu (Year 10), Liam Chavdarov (Year 12) and Austin Xu (Year 10)

In the Junior Division, Shore F placed 11th – Rian Conners (Year 9), Benji Loy (Year 9), Dash Vonwiller (Year 8)

Full results below:

Open Division

Junior Division

Ms Amanda Pfeffer
MIC Chess

Athletics Report

Week 3 | Saturday 7 September

Wow, thank you to all the boys who turned up on the weekend and competed!

There were so many Shore boys out at SOPAC on the weekend that it was hard to keep track of everyone, but as the results came in, it was exciting for all the coaches to see so much talent from our School.

Our second School record for the season goes to Harrison Brunker, Year 9, for smashing the U15 Shot Put record by 35cm, throwing 14.11m. His new approach in the ring has seen huge gains this season. Well done Harrison. Thomas Eaton, Year 8, backed up his record time from last week, with 13.23 seconds for the U13 90m Hurdle. Great work Thomas.

With only two meets left, it was important for boys to post a result in the events they wish to compete in at the GPS. Some outstanding results were recorded.

Field Events

Thomas Hamilton, Year 9, back from injury jump 1.75m in U15 High Jump, Logan Crookshanks, Year 11, also back from last year jumped 1.79m for U17. Harrison continues to jump well, again clearing 1.90m in U16, but high jump of the week has to go to U13’s Henry Plowman, Year 7, who jumped 15cm better than the previous two weeks to clear 1.55m. Just phenomenal!

It is so important to acknowledge, that it is a combination of excellent coaching and hard work from our Shore boys that sees improvements like this each week.

In Shot Put, a number of boys came along for their first time this season and did well. In U13 Archie Tonkin, Year 8, gave it a red-hot go. In U14 Isaac Kasprowizc, Year 8 and Chris Suaalii, Year 9, did well, putting themselves in contention. In the U15, it was always going to be difficult to beat Harrison Brunker, Year 9, while in such form, but Ben Gordon, Year 9, did well, as did Lawson Armstrong, Year 10, returning to Shot Put after numerous injuries. In the Opens, Jamieson Lyne, Year 12 and Angus Leslie, Year 11, got back to fighting form, both putting themselves in contention for a GPS throw.

In Long Jump, Toby Cay, Year 8, and Henry Frape, Year 8, battled it out for the number one spot in U14. In U15, Michael Hocking, Year 9, keeps going up by 50cm each week, again the coaching doing him wonders. Ollie Mott, Year 9, back from illness managed to get a competitive result as well for U15. It was great to see Luke Maclennan, Year 10, and Marcus Warner, Year 12, back to Athletics, both jumping themselves into the team. However, jump of the day has to go to the explosive Jai Callaghan, Year 11, who jumped 6.41m in his first outing for the season.

Track Events

Again, it was great to see so many boys competing on the weekend, from the sprints to the longer distances. The track will continue to heat up in our final weekend as times are so close, boys will need to be at their best to secure their spot in the Championship races, or Division race where there is one. Dylan Baxter, Year 9, got back his fine for in the U14 100m and 200m. Joel Hamilford, Year 10, and Luke Maclennan, Year 10, both ran themselves into contention for the U16 4x100m, with a spot opening up after Nick Wendt, Year 10, suffered a ACL injury earlier in the year. In U17 and Opens the numbers were huge, as exams had finished for most. Rex Bassingthwaighte, Year 11, Jai Callaghan, Year 11, and Charlie Dale, Year 12, all going sub 12 seconds for 100m, providing Mr Consistent, Charlie Mott, Year 11, with an exciting team for the 4x100m race at GPS if they continue their form. Year 12 athletes Nick Stacker and Preston Scott also went below 12 seconds, with Marcus Warner and Tom Malcolm both also getting so close.

In the 400m, it was great to see some gutsy runs by Year 10 boys Henry Wheeler and Liam Kennedy. Preston Scott, Year 12, also ran a season-best of 51.55 seconds but is aiming to still take another second off that for GPS.

In the distance events, Ben Hockey, Year 11, continues to shave time off his 800m and 1500m times. And James Bestic, Year 11, posted a strong 1500m time this week as well. It was great to see Will Bestic, Year 9, back from illness this week, running a strong 800m. But an outstanding run from Henry Grieve, Year 7, meant he put himself right up there with the best in his age group to potentially secure a spot at the GPS in the 1500m. Finally, Tom Gray, Year 10, who has consistently run the 3000m, finally cracked 10 minutes, which is an achievement thoroughly deserved. He also ran the 800m, posting a time that puts him as the number 1 runner for U16 at GPS if uncontested.

Well done to all the boys who competed. Saturday 14th Shore hosts the track events at ES Marks to round out the Invitationals before the big dance next weekend.

Mr Jono Sparks
MIC Athletics

2024 Interschools Australian Snowsports Championships

Last week from Tuesday September 3 to Sunday September 8, 23 boys from Year 2 to Year 12 travelled to Perisher to compete in the 2024 Interschools Australian Snowsports Championships. The recent warm conditions had depleted the snow cover considerably. However, the Interschools team and the Perisher Race Department did an amazing job providing safe and exciting courses for the 3,500+ event starts from 1,700 competitors from 335 schools who competed from around Australia.

On Day 1, our Nationals Trailblazers, Lachlan Barnes (Year 2) and Callum Saurajen (Year 4) enjoyed some great conditions and peak-level competition. In Division 6 Ski Cross, Lachlan placed 15th in Australia and in Division 5 Moguls, Callum placed 7th.

Day 2 saw Leroy Wang (Year 4) as the sole competitor for Shore in the Division 5 Ski Cross. Leroy placed 41^st in his first Nationals event, even though he was battling illness. What commitment!

Day 3 saw the start of the Senior boys’ campaign. In Division 2 Moguls, Charlie Kovacs (Year 10) placed 28th; in Division 1 Ski Slopestyle, Ari Ganassin (Year 11) placed 16th; in Division 1 Snowboard Slopestyle, Noah Shepherd (Year 11) soared for NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL SILVER; and in Division 1 Snowboard Cross, Noah, George Lane and Neo Pressley (Year 11) won NATIONAL TEAM SILVER.

Day 4 was a massive day, with all Cross Country (XC) events seasoned with a splash of snowboarding. The wind was shocking with some of the younger competitors seriously struggling to move depending on wind direction. In XC Classic Division 1, Alexander Yu (Year 11) improved his standing from State Championships to place 11th; in Division 2, Charlie Kovacs, Angus Motteram (Year 10) and Lachlan Boys (Year 9) placed 5th; in Division 3, Jackson Sprott (Year 7), Lachlan Jansen (Year 8) and Jake Mears (Year 7) missed the podium by 0.8 of a second, placing a solid 4^th!; and in Division 5, Leroy Wang, Callum Saurajen and William Sprott (Year 4) placed 7^th. William charged through the course to claim NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL BRONZE.

In the XC Relay, in Division 2, Angus, Lachlan and Charlie placed 6th, in Division 3, Jackson, Jake and Lachlan placed 6th. In Division 5, Leroy had to give way to his illness so William completed two legs of the event. Several schools had this set up for the relay. William was a machine, powering around the course for the third time as if it was his first. Hats off to Leroy, he really gave his all to compete at Nationals.

Later that afternoon in Division 1 Snowboard GS, Noah Shepherd, George Lane and Neo Pressley placed a strong 6th with Noah breaking the top ten to place 9th overall.

Day 5 was fast and action-packed. The racing was fierce, and all of our men put on a great effort against Australia’s best. In Division 2 Ski Cross, Nicholas Yates (Year 10), Charlie Kovacs and Taj Robertson (Year 10) smashed out NATIONAL TEAM BRONZE; In Division 1 Moguls, Harry Dubenec (Year 11) placed 11th; and in Division 1 Alpine, Duncan Cowan (Year 12), Calvin Shortus (Year 12), Lewis Kingdom (Year 12) and Ari Ganassin placed 5^th overall, Duncan placing INDIVIDUAL 4^th. Really quite remarkable when you think that Duncan, Calvin and Lewis have just come out of Trials and arrived at the snow a day before their event.

The final day of competition, Sunday September 8 2024, saw the last official engagement for Year 12 boys Duncan Cowan, Calvin Shortus and Lewis Kingdom. It has been a massive privilege for me to see these young men, as well as our other Year 12 competitors, Max Morton, Lorenzo Cozzi, Lachlan Defina and Tristan Sparkes, grow up through Snowsports.

In Division 3 Alpine in the morning, William Thompson (Year 8), Benjamin Rose (Year 8), Jake Mears (Year 7) and Lachlan Jansen (Year 8) battled the wind and the course to come a very respectable 6th.

In the afternoon, our outstanding Division 2 Alpine Team of Charlie Kovacs, Nick Yates, Taj Robertson and Angus Motteram, along with the other Division 2 racers, were denied a two-run race due to the severe wind and deteriorating course. The boys raced well, placing 5th in Australia.

So the final day had its share of frustration but we also enjoyed supreme victory. While watching the Div 3 Alpine race I looked over to see Duncan Cowan absolutely flying down the Ski Cross course. Notably faster than all other competitors to the naked eye, Duncan majestically skied the course like a man possessed. Soon after, Calvin Shortus flew down and then Lewis Kingdom as well. The boys ran the perfect race and ended up AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SKI CROSS CHAMPIONS for 2024; Duncan the AUSTRALIAN INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION, over one second clear of the next fastest competitor. Blitzed the field. The most outstanding result in their final year of racing was achieved despite their limited time on snow. Absolutely outstanding.

The Senior Team placed 4th Overall this year, behind Scots, King’s and Melbourne Grammar. A superb achievement that has only happened once before, in 2022. This year we earned 84 points, 69 points in 2022.

Thank you, parents, for your relentless support of Shore Snowsports and of your children. Thank you, Messrs Massey, Inches and Weston for your friendship and support of the boys and families this year. The 2025 snow season cannot come fast enough, bring it on!!

Mr W J Payne
MIC Snowsports

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