Message from the Headmaster

Artificial Intelligence and the World of Work

Dear Parents and Carers,

Each Semester, I meet with each Head of Department and the Deputy Head, Academic to review aspects of faculty enterprise. The paper presented this semester by our Head of Careers, Ms Vanessa Shirriff, will, I think, be of great interest to parents and the Shore community. One aspect of the meetings is to look forward, to endeavour to ensure that our students are future ready. A key component of this must surely be that they have the skills, training, and agility to function well in a changing work environment. The words below are taken from Ms Shirriff’s report, with her kind consent.

Workforce Disruption

In preparing students to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the world, it is essential to consider the rapid disruption of AI on both the nature of work and the broader employment landscape. Graduate job postings in early 2025 were down 20 percent compared to last year and 38 percent below their 2023 peak. (Hiring Lab)

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 (WEF) indicates that 40 percent of employers anticipate workforce reductions in areas where AI can automate tasks.

Generative AI models could eliminate up to 50 percent of entry-level white-collar jobs and increase unemployment by 10-20 percent within just one to five years. (AI jobs danger: Sleepwalking into a white-collar bloodbath)

Skills-first hiring is gaining momentum in the job market, with 86 percent of hiring managers in Australia and New Zealand adopting this process. (The Hays 2025 Skills Report) The traditional requirement for university degrees is diminishing, while proficiency in AI related skills is increasingly becoming a key requirement.

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 (WEF) highlights that 44 percent of workers’ core skills are expected to change within the next five years.

Employees are increasingly acting as managers of AI agents, assigning them to specific tasks.

As AI capabilities continue to advance, the value of distinctly human traits such as empathy, creativity and ethical reasoning is rising sharply. In fact, 83 percent of employees believe human-centred skills are becoming even more critical (Report: Elevating Human Potential | Workday US). Analytical thinking has emerged as the most sought after core skill, followed by resilience, flexibility, agility, leadership and social influence. (The Future of Jobs Report 2025 (WEF))

Declining graduate employment and the growing emphasis on skills over formal qualifications raise important questions about the long-term value of university degrees, particularly for a school where over 90 percent of students pursue the university pathway.

Micro-credential Programme in “Global Capabilities/Future Skills”

A structured series of skill development courses is proposed, enabling students to define, design, practice and understand key capabilities essential for lifelong growth. At the conclusion of each course, students receive a “digital badge” which can be added to their career portfolio. This initiative could begin as an opt-in trial for selected Year 10 students.

Student Portfolios

With the evolving employment landscape, it is increasingly important for students to compile a portfolio of skills and experiences beyond academic achievements. Recognised accomplishments may include micro-credentials, service, sport, Church participation and part-time employment. This student portfolio of achievements would assist students when applying for Early Entry, scholarships and international institutions.

Ms Vanessa Shirriff
Head of Careers

A major takeaway for me is the need for our students to be agile, prepared for an AI working environment, with education, skills, training and attributes suitable for the middle of the 21st century. This suggests that students may need University plus micro-credentials, student portfolios and attitudes of empathy, creativity, ethical thinking and critical thinking will be to the fore. Being fruitful and faithful employees will continue to have currency and social licence; as the Apostle Paul writes, and as our students have been considering in Chapel in their study of the New Testament book, Ephesians, “anyone… must work doing something useful with their hands, but they may have something to share with those in need.” (Ephesians 4:28) In all schools, how to respond to artificial intelligence (AI), which seems to be developing at an exponential pace, is a work in progress. We expect robotics and other forms of AI to be major features of Shore’s developing approach to innovation and enterprise.

Regards

Dr John Collier
Headmaster

Chaplains’ Chat

This Term in Chapel we have been looking at how it is that Christians should live as they follow Jesus in their lives. This week, we reflected on the verse of Ephesians 4:31, which states: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”

We were reminded of the wonderful example of Nelson Mandela, who, despite being imprisoned for 27 years, held no bitterness towards those who imprisoned him. On his release, he continued to work hard for the good of his country, South Africa, and was the President of the country for six years. Of course, one of the keys to getting rid of bitterness is knowing our position with God. Having been forgiven and knowing that we are dearly loved and in a good relationship with God, this should enable us more and more to see relationships as important as we strive to deepen these relationships. Part of this will be forgiveness of others, even when they do wrong against us. So often anger and disappointment can lead to bitterness. Getting rid of bitterness helps us to uphold deep relationships with those around us.

Rev Anthony Benn
Chaplain

Lampada: Shore News in One Place!

At Shore, we are continuing to refine the way we share information with families to make it more streamlined, relevant and easy to access. Over recent weeks, the School has been shifting its communications away from bulk email distribution to Lampada News.

Lampada allows us to consolidate all news and updates into clear, relevant categories, tailored to your family, so that you can find the information you need quickly without searching through crowded inboxes. 

From Academic notices, House news and Co-Curricular updates to upcoming events, Lampada is designed to be the central hub for all things Shore.

This includes important announcements, event invitations and updates specific to your son’s House. To ensure you don’t miss anything, we encourage parents to log in regularly and check the news feed for your family.

GIVING WEEK in Chapel

Engaruka School (Tanzania)

How wonderful to see the first group of young students begin at Engaruka Primary School in Tanzania, made possible in part by the generous contributions and fundraising from Shore.

Shore’s ongoing support of the school continues to raise funds for classrooms, kitchen facilities, toilets, student dormitories and staff accommodation. 

Next week we will again be collecting for the Engaruka project. 

EFTPOS and cash donations will be accepted Monday to Wednesday before and after Chapel services. 

Read the Engaruka School Update here.

For further enquiries or information, please email Nick Foord at nfoord@shore.nsw.edu.au

Nick Foord (Rev, Dr)
Community Chaplain

Fathers’ Day Stall Friday 5 September 

The 2025 Shore Fathers’ Day gift stall catalogue is out!

This is a great chance for the boys to shop for Fathers’ Day while supporting their School and the American Tea Shore Parents’ Association Fundraising. There will be a wide range of fun and useful pre-wrapped gifts at lower than retail prices.

Please ensure your son comes ready buy their Dad or carer a special gift. (Both EFTPOS and cash are welcome.)

Where: Outside Hawkins Foyer
When: Before School, Friday 5 September

Boarding Information Afternoon Invitation

We warmly invite you to a special Boarding Information afternoon, where you’ll gain insights into the vibrant life of our Boarding community. Hear first-hand from Boarding staff and families, explore the enriching opportunities available, and consider how Boarding could be a transformative next step in your son’s journey with us.

Friday 5 September
3.30pm to 5.30pm

We will commence the afternoon with a welcome address by Dr John Collier, Headmaster, followed by a Boarding overview presented by Mr Daniel Bradford, Director of Boarding, and a Q&A session with current Boarding families. Guests will then enjoy student-guided campus tours of the Boarding Houses and facilities.

The afternoon will conclude with an opportunity for conversation and connection over an early supper in the Senior School Library.

It is recommended that students attend the tour with parents and carers.

American Tea 12 September 2025

Everything You Need to Know and How You Can Get Involved

Boyzone Wristbands – $35 for unlimited rides. Pre-purchase now to avoid missing out – only available until Wed 10 Sept! Collect Thu 11 Sept during recess and lunch outside the library. Buy now!

Volunteers Needed – Stalls, BBQs, food stations, set-up and pack-down.
Sign up for a volunteer role on the days leading up to American Tea here.
Sign up for on the day roles here.

To help you pick a time, the year group schedule for American Tea:

Years 7 and 8: 8.20 to 9.10am
Years 9 and 10: 10.30 to 11.20am 
Years 11 and 12: 11.20am to 12.10pm

All boys will be allowed out at recess (10 to 10.30am) and lunch (12.30 to 1.10pm).

Pre-Sales Open – Skip the queues! Pre-purchase gourmet food, flowers, treats and activities here.

Bakers Wanted – The Cake Stall is a highlight every year! Please bake an item (cake, slice, dessert) to deliver on Fri 12 Sept, or join a fun “Baking Day” with other parents in the lead-up. Ingredient lists required for allergy safety. Sign up here!

Email: Lmferguson505@gmail.com

Silent Auction Teaser – A Hong Kong Sevens trip, a family adventure weekend, a private chef dinner, an Australian Museum tour and so much more!

Still on the hunt for stall donation items – please continue to drop to the William Street Loading Dock:

• Fishpond Prizes – We’re still looking for donations for the Fishpond games, ideally fun size sweets (packs of 12), Chupa chups, fidget toys, or any larger prizes ideally for kids in Years 3 to 6; new books, plush toys, rubix cubes etc.
• Broken Crockery – Please donate any old and chipped dinnerware (no glassware).
• Crazy Hats and Costumes – Silly hats, sunglasses, wigs, masks, costumes.
• Lucky Jars Stall – Wrapped and nut-free lollies, small toys.
• Books donations now closed – We have received an overwhelming number of pre-loved books and are now at full capacity. Thank you for your contributions.
• Cashless Event – Please ensure your son has access to an alternative form of payment, such as a Spriggy card, EFTPOS card, or another pre-arranged option. This will allow him to enjoy the rides, food stalls, and activities with ease.

Let’s make this year’s American Tea our best yet! For everything you need to know before the event, visit here.

Shore Parents’ Association

Shore Community Fellowship and Prayer Evening

You are warmly invited to this special evening where we come together to reflect and rejoice in the School’s Christian purpose and to pray.

All current and past members of the School community are most welcome.

The evening will be an opportunity to share a casual meal, meet one another, hear from various members of the School community regarding the Christian ministries that are happening, and to pray for the School as well as our wider world.

Date: Thursday 4 September, 2025
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Place: Shore Dining Hall
Dress code: Smart Casual

A casual dinner will be provided (Boarding meal)

Please click here to RSVP

Parking is available in the School Car Park (Entry via Hunter Cres).

Please share this invitation with interested members of the Shore community.

SPA Vacant Positions

The Shore Parents’ Association (SPA) is seeking applications for the following vacant positions:

• Services Coordinator
• American Tea Convener

These are two year roles (the Assistant Treasurer becoming the Treasurer in the second year) commencing after the SPA Annual General Meeting on 20 October 2025.

Please click on the links below to access full position descriptions from the SPA Lampada page:

• Services Coordinator
• American Tea Convener

Please also refer to the SPA Lampada Page for further information about the important role SPA plays in serving the Shore community. 

To apply, please email SPA Chair, Rich Wenden at spachair@shore.nsw.edu.au

Applications close Monday 1 September 2025.

Rev Dr Richard Wenden
Chair, Shore Parents’ Association

Apply Today! Old Boys’ Union Scholarships

If you haven’t heard of the OBU Scholarship yet, check it out and apply to kick-start your passions post-School!

For me, I was interested in learning from, listening to, and working with First Nations communities. I started getting this experience in Sydney, and I also wanted to experience it remotely, opting to live in Central Australia for a while. Back then volunteering cost a lot of money! Flights, accommodation, etc. and raising the dollars working casually at a skate shop was a tough assignment. The OBU Scholarship funded this trip and other educational opportunities for me. Literally, and I do mean ‘literally’, life changing. 

You have the drive, curiosity and resilience to climb whichever mountain you choose. This scholarship will get you your boots and to the base of that mountain quicker. Apply! 

With love,

Mr Jackson Fitzpatrick (’12)

The 2025 Old Boys’ Union Scholarship

Fuel Your Passion for Making a Difference

The Shore Old Boys’ Union is once again proud to offer the Old Boys’ Union Scholarship supporting Year 13 students with a strong commitment to community service. This is your opportunity to turn your passion into action.

Do you have a service-based project or idea that could create real change? Each year, the Old Boys’ Union Scholarship is awarded to Year 12 student/s who demonstrate commitment, initiative, and a desire to give back. Whether you’re starting a not-for-profit, launching an environmental project, or pursuing an idea that’s close to your heart, this scholarship could help turn your vision into reality. The Old Boys’ Union wants to support your journey.

The Scholarship seeks to acknowledge both a boy’s appreciation of the School values, and also his desire to put into practice what they have learnt in a unique way. The value of the Scholarship is a minimum of $3,000. It may be utilised by the recipient(s) over a three-year period up to the 31st December of the third year following your final year of School. The Scholarship is announced in the final week of Term 3.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for making a difference
• A well-thought-out service project or community initiative
• A demonstrated commitment to helping others
• Clear goals for your community service or passion project
• A plan for how the scholarship will support your next steps.

If you are interested in applying, we ask that you give a brief explanation in writing, answering the following three questions in no more than one A4 page in total. Send to: Ms Maria Black, Alumni Community Manager at mblack@shore.nsw.edu.au by 5:00pm on Sunday 31 August.

1. What have you learnt in your years at Shore about being ‘A Good Man?’
2. Indicate the nature of Service activities that you have already been involved in both in the School and the wider community.
3. What would be the nature of the ‘Service’ activity that you would like to undertake on leaving school?

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your ambition beyond the School gates.

Ms Maria Black
Alumni Community Manager

Dr John Collier’s Farewell Chapel Service

Parents, students and the wider Shore community are warmly invited to attend Dr John Collier’s Farewell Chapel Service.

Date: Sunday 23 November 2025

Time: 9.00am

Venue: Shore Chapel

Morning tea will follow the Service on the Chapel Lawn. 

Please click here to RSVP.

We hope you can join us to farewell Dr John Collier.

Year 12 Celebration Events: Secure Your Place Today!

A reminder to all families to book for the Year 12 celebration events as we prepare to celebrate the achievements of our 2025 cohort.

To view all the different event details and secure your spot, please visit the Year 12 2025 Celebration Events page on Lampada.

Please book by Friday 12 September to secure your place.

Let’s come together to celebrate our Year 12 students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Music Calendar

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

Term Dates 2025

From the Music Department

There are many events coming up in the Music Department. Should you have any questions, please reach out to us. Some more details of some of the events can be found below.

Confirmation Service – Sunday 7 September

All Choristers will be singing at the Confirmation Service held in the Chapel on Sunday 7 September at 9am. Students are required to meet at 8am and the service should be finished at around 10.30am. Any questions, please ask Mr Massey.

American Tea – Friday 12 September

Students are welcome to busk at American Tea on Friday 12 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.

Year 12 Family Service – Sunday 14 September

ForeShore choristers will be singing at the Year 12 Family Service held in the Chapel on Sunday 14 September at 9am. Students are required to meet at 8am and the service should be finished at around 10.30am. Any questions, please ask Mr Massey.

Instrumental and Choral Concert – Tuesday 16 September

Students have been rising early in the morning to rehearse repertoire for the upcoming Instrumental and Choral Concert that showcases Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, Chamber Ensembles, Guitar Ensemble and Symphonic Winds in addition to some Year 12 soloists. The concert will be held on Tuesday 16 September in the Smith Auditorium at 7pm and will be approximately two hours in length, including a short interval. The car park will be open from 6.15pm. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.

Music Function – Thursday 18 September

Music Function will be held in the Hawkins Foyer on Tuesday 18 September at 5.30pm – 7.30pm. This event is open to ALL Co-curricular Music students and their parents/carers. It is an opportunity for Music parents/carers, teachers and students to mingle and farewell the Year 12s. There will be music performances, drinks and finger food are served. Bookings are essential.

Book here.

We hope to see you there.

Year 7 Exhibition – Tuesday 23 September

On Tuesday 23 September from 5.30pm – 6.30pm students will be presenting these compositions to the Shore community. All Year 7 students have been composing pieces in their classes as part of their Music coursework. The event will be in the War Memorial Hall and all Year 7 students are required from 4.40pm to begin setting up with their laptops charged. This is a compulsory event for all of Year 7, and all community members are welcome to attend. We will open the exhibition for guests at 5.30pm with a student detailing the compositional process. Guests are encouraged to ask questions to a range of students about their compositions and to listen to a variety of pieces.

Key Dates Terms 3 and 4

Student Articles Available in Lampada

In keeping with tradition, printed copies of student articles are handed out at the Senior School gates every Friday. This allows us to 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.

Athletics Report

Saturday 23 August 2025

Invitational #1

Shore hosted the track events at the first Invitational carnival of the 2025 Athletics season. Thankfully, after a wet training week, the sun was shining. It was great to see so many new athletes at the track after a very wet week of training.

High Jump

We saw a strong turnout from the High Jump squad, with enthusiastic participation from Year 7 students in their first carnival, all performing with great spirit and skill. The standout performance came from Lucas Wright in the U16 competition, who achieved a personal best of 1.92 metres—surpassing his previous record of 1.88 metres. Another highlight was Jordan Gao’s impressive 1.65-metre jump in the U15 event, rounding out a successful day marked by determination, sportsmanship, and promising talent across all age groups.

Sprints

A good number of Shore athletes entered the 100m and 200m events. Ten U13 boys ran a 200m with Gilbert Cay posting the fastest time of 27.23. Other U13 athletes, Henry Ferguson, Salvador Apfel, Tom Jeffreys and Joe Reidy also posted solid times in their first 200m runs of the season. Best times across the other groups were Fin Glanville (26.56 in the U14’s), Harry Hemming (26.01 in the U15’s), Scott Robson (24.81 in the U16’s), Henry Wheeler (24.44 in the U17’s), and Team Captain Charlie Mott (23.03 in the Opens).

In the 100m events, Gilbert Cay impressed in the U13’s with 13.17, as did Orlando Stewart with 12.58 in the U14’s. Jeremy Bremner clocked an 11.72 (in U17’s) and Digby Hockey 11.61 in the Opens.

It was also good to see Shore field four 4 x 100m relay teams in Week 1. Two teams ran in the U13s, as well as a U15 and a combined U17/Open team.

Shot Put

Shot put results from the weekend were sparse due to low numbers, but a few promising throws were still seen from the Shore boys at ES Marks. Notable throws this week came from Ben McHutchison in the U17s with a 12.14m and Orlando Stewart, returning from a broken collar bone injury, pushing an impressive 10.39m in the U14s.

Middle Distance

The middle distance coaches were quite pleased, despite a few athletic holes, with the start made on our 2025 Season at ES Marks last Saturday. The day started bright and early for the 3000m lads, chasing the worm at 7am for warm up. They were then, soon after at 8am, led around in racing by Tom Gray, showing signs of some good form as he was our first athlete ‘Under 10’ for the season in 9 min 53 secs. Jonty Jagger wasn’t far adrift, nor was James Warren on 10:05 and 10:21, respectively. We were buoyed by the large number of Juniors who saddled up for an ‘800’, no less than eight 13 year-olds starting! Zac Robertson was solid as the fastest in 2 min 24 secs. He’ll be under 2:15 in no time! Shout out to debutante in Athletics George Harvey in the U14s as he ran a solid first up 2:27. Toby Ward was tenacious as he clocked a pleasing 2:14, which will plummet as he relaxes into the season and his racing. Tom Armati was, not unsurprisingly, not far in arrears in 2:16. Hugo Stewart ran an excellent 2:04 to be Shore’s fastest on track in the 800s on the day. James Bestic was his normal tenacious self, who was talking himself down pre-race and ending up beating a rival he said he was ‘going to follow’, with a super 2:05! The 1500s were a little less pleasing, though only in the number of Shore lads competing. That being said, Fraser Handley stood up as someone to watch as he was under 5 mins in the U13s on debut! Even more impressive was that he went in 60:80 secs shortly beforehand in a 400! Lactic? Nah!!! Awesome, says he, already putting his name down for Cross Country next year! Henry Grieve was solid in 5:12 on the back of a 400m, and Zac Robertson did well to back up for a run after his Achilles played up after his 800. He’ll be ‘in the thick of it’ in no time! Keen for a few more 800 runners to emerge from our 400m ranks, and believe in themselves, as I know you would be sensational with some training and experience in racing. Here’s looking at you Henry Wheeler and Liam Kennedy! We’ll keep trying…

Hurdles

The Hurdlers began their season with most of our squad competing. The first run over the hurdles is always a tricky assignment, especially after the wet weather in the lead-up to the carnival. All the boys equipped themselves, with Thomas Eaton in the U14s performing well, followed by Henry Frape in the U15s. Tom Kierse led the charge in the U17 category, and Charlie Mott finished off the Hurdles with a nice first run over the high hurdles. It was pleasing to see many Under 13 boys having a run, and we look forward to continued improvement this week.

Long Jump

It was fantastic to see the long jump squad get underway. Several students competed for the first time, including juniors Gilbert Cay, Thomas Jeffreys, Saxon Taylor, Salvador Apfel, and Sam Courtenay, all of whom handled the occasion with confidence. Thomas Jeffreys showed strong consistency across his attempts, while Gilbert Cay demonstrated noticeable improvement as the event progressed. In the Under 15s, Harry Hemming produced solid jumps, building on each attempt. The squad also displayed great support for one another throughout the day, laying a strong foundation for the season ahead.

Reports written by the Athletics Coaches 2025

Snowsports State Champions

Last week, 27 Senior School and 11 Prep students travelled to Perisher to compete in the 2025 Interschools Snowsports NSW State Championships across all available disciplines. Top six teams and top 20 individuals would earn qualification to the Australian Nationals next week, the stakes were high.

Monday was a great start to the week with a couple of podium results and plenty of awesome racing on Day 1. Our Division 4 Alpine team of Theodore Karedis, Adrian Zhang, Callum Saurajen and Alex Grieve won Team Bronzeand the Division 1 Snowboard Slopestyle team of Noah Shepherd, George Lane and Neo Pressley smashed Team Silver, Noah winning Individual Silver.

In Division 1 Ski Slopestyle, Ari Ganassin placed a solid 10th, in Division 2 Slopestyle Snowboard Asher Shepherd competed well placing 14th. In Division 2 Slopestyle Ski, Ben Rose and William Thompson placed 6th.

In Division 5 Alpine, Lachlan Barnes placed 56th in a massive field and in Division 6 Ski Cross, Jasper Li placed 52nd.

Tuesday was a long day, it was an achievement in itself to get through the Slopestyle events, they took ages…

In Division 3 Slopestyle Ski, Oli Klaas and Tom Rose placed 12th, in Division 3 Slopestyle Snowboard, Oscar Hanson, Charlie Pressley and Joshua Kingsmill ranked 6th.

In Division 4 Moguls, the A Team of Theodore Karedis, Callum Saurajen and Adrian Zhang placed 7th, the B Team of Frederick Muldoon and Alex Grieve placed 12th.

In Division 6 Alpine, Justin Yang, Hudson Vakili, Jasper Li and Luca Di Giovani placed 7th.

Henry Dockrill had a great time at Biathlon, hitting all the targets. Henry is the first competitor to participate in this non-interschools event, it will be great to see more approach this next year.

Wednesday saw the Cross Country (XC), our Division 1 Classic team of Alex Yu, Taj Robertson and Max L’Orange ranked crossed the line in 3rd for Team Bronze. In Division 2 Classic, Lachlan Boys ranked 8th. In Division 3, Jackson Sprott, Jake Mears, and Oli Klaas placed 26th for Team Bronze, Henry Dockrill placed 44th and Hudson Williams placed 47th. William Sprott ranked 4th individual in Division 4 – great work.

In the XC Relay, our Division 1 team of Alex, Max and Taj placed 7th and our Division 3 Team of Jackson, Jake and Oli placed 7th. Well done to all of the boys who stretched themselves to participate in Cross Country, such tough events!

In Division 1 Moguls, Harry Dubenec and Ari Ganassin placed a very strong 5th.

Our Division 2 SB GS Team of Asher Shepherd and Cyan Couch also ranked 5th.

In Division 3 Snowboard Cross, our A Team of Charlie Pressley, Oscar Hanson and Joshua Kingsmill placed 15th.

Thursday had very bleak racing conditions, amazing the contrast the bit of rain made to the amazing snow that we had in the first few days of the State Championships. The Alpine races were reduced to one run which made it very difficult for the competitors and the highly anticipated Sun Valley X course was moved to Jump City due to lack of snow. Visibility was extremely poor. Still, some great racing was done as well as strong results from our team.

In Division 1 Snowboard GS, Noah Shepherd, George Lane and Neo Pressley ranked a strong 5th and in SB X they stepped up to 4th, qualifying for Nationals in all of their events.

In Division 2 SB GS, Asher Shepherd and Cyan Couch also placed 5th and in SB X Asher, Cyan and Lachlan Boys placed 11th.

In Division 2 Alpine we succumbed to the challenge of only one run, with one of our guys falling. William Thompson placed 11th, Ben Rose 26th and Luca Ewen DNF.

In Division 3 Moguls, Oli Klaas and Tom Rose placed 9th.

On the final day of events, Friday, Division 1 Alpine, on a sketchy, rutted course, our team of Charlie Kovacs, Nick Yates, Angus Motteram and Taj Robertson placed 5th. A great job here, so many competitors crashed. In the top 6 National qualifying teams, Snowy Mountains Grammar was the only team not to have a DSQ or DNF and SMG and Barker were the only teams to have all four competitors finish! Wild…

In Division 1 Ski Cross, Charlie, Nick and Angus placed 4th, 0.24 seconds off third. Charlie placing a strong Individual 5th.

In Division 2 Ski Cross, William Thompson, Luca Ewen and Ben Rose placed 6th.

In Division 2 Moguls, Ben Rose placed 23rd.

In Division 3 Alpine, Oli Klaas, Jake Mears, Tom Rose and Archer Bailey placed 8th.

Well done to all of the boys, we enjoyed some great results this week and have a good selection of invitations to Nationals, which is held next week in Mt Buller, Victoria. Thank you to all of the parents for your assistance managing and volunteering and thanks to Mr Massey for all of his support on and off the mountain!!

Mr WJ Payne (‘94)
MIC Snowsports