January 2010
CONTENTS
From the Headmaster
2
Futures-focused
Film Festival
3
From the
Shore Association
4
National Chemical Analysis
Competition Winners
4
Visual Arts
5
Tae Kwon Do
6
Taking the Next Step
7
Percussion is Taking Off
8
Beaufighter Award
8
DesignTECH Awards
Nominations HSC Design
and Technology
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Drama Department
10
Boarding Activities
11
Shore String Quartet
Entertains Royalty
12
Debating – Macquarie
University Schools’ Cup
12
Glimpses of a Year
in Perspective
13
Shore Archives and the
Bob Gowing Museum 14-16
Shore Development and
Community Relations 17-24
ABOVE: General Peter Cosgrove (ret’d) AC MC formerly Chief of the Australian Defence Force 2002 to 2005
awards Isaac Morrison his prizes for 1st in General Proficiency in Year 12.
A Publication of Sydney Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney
FROM THE HEADMASTER
TRANSPARENCY OR CONFUSION?
Readers of this article will no doubt have followed the
controversies surrounding the proposed release of school
performance data. Legislation passed in the NSW Parliament
even banned the publishing of school data in newspapers.
The Sydney Morning Herald recently published some
comparative data for three schools in defiance of this law.
The suppression of this information is unachievable
because the Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Federal
Education Minister, has declared that the data will be
published online.
Why has the decision to publish this literacy and
numeracy data caused such a stir? Surely in a transparent
and democratic society the public has a right to know,
especially given the large demand on the public purse
represented by education. Is this simply another case of
the ‘usual suspects’: education unions, underperforming
teachers and other media villains?
EDITOR
Tony Godden
Shore School,
North Sydney
Telephone
9923 2277
Fax
9922 2689
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Whilst it is my personal view that the data ought to
be published, and indeed it does help hold the school
accountable, I am sympathetic to some of the concerns
raised about irresponsible or unfair comparisons being
made in the press – the so called ‘leagues tables’.
We are not served well in this country with educational
journalists who are prepared to do the hard work of
getting to grips with the issues in detail. Two examples
spring to mind: the press consistently assert that Federal
funding for independent schools is based on postcodes
when it is in fact based on the finer granulation of Census
geocodes; each year independent schools are criticised
for the level of special provisions given to HSC students
when the school does not grant these, they are assessed
by an independent panel.
Thus educators are deeply wary of the possible
misinformation and misrepresentation that may result
from clumsy handling of the data. Will it be that a headline
reads ‘High School X fails to teach its students’? Will anyone
assess the number of non-English speaking background
students; the level of university education of parents; the
proportion of students not with their birth parents? All
of these and many other factors significantly affect the
baseline upon which an education programme builds.
The argument is that only ‘like’ schools will be compared.
However, subtle differences in enrolment policy can make
significant differences in schools that appear superficially
to be the same. I would argue that Shore is comparable to
very few schools because of such subtle shifts: numbers
of boarders; number of scholarship holders; number of
NESB students; availability of academic support.
It is necessary that school performance data is available
but the valid comparisons will be longitudinal – how
much did a school’s Year 7 cohort improve in comparison
to its Year 9 results two years later? Comparisons made
between schools will need to be treated cautiously.
Dr T. A. Wright, Headmaster
Group
Momentum
Telephone
9955 0661
PRIVACY POLICY
Shore’s Privacy
Policy is available
on our website at
www.shore.nsw.
edu.au
or by contacting
the School’s
Privacy Officer
The Headmaster and Chaplain with the newly appointed first batch of Prefects.
EDITORS NOTE
The three issues of Shore Reports will in future be published in January, May and October
so that events are published in a timely manner after they have occurred.
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FUTURES-FOCUSED FILM FESTIVAL
‘Our current system does not reward creativity or cater to
the diversity of skills and abilities… What it does reward are
formulaic learners.’ (Year 12 student, SMH, October 2009)
When NSW Year 12 students report memorising responses
for the HSC (SMH, 1/11/09), we need to question the
efficacy of the process of public examinations. When there
is widespread evidence of students being trained to jump
through hoops there is a real danger of schooling becoming
an irrelevant game. In a world where there has never been
so much creative opportunity, teachers struggle against
content-laden curriculum and schools can be cynically
viewed as babysitting centres. Teenagers are not problems
in need of institutionalisation. When engaged with a real
world problem, they often astound with their passion and
capacity to deliver. We disempower and devalue these
creative, collaborative, globally-aware learners at our peril.
The People’s Choice prize went to Gambling by Zac Duryea,
Taylor McGregor, Tom Quant, Chris Oakes and Guy Williment.
One Year 10 student commented: ‘We had a lot of freedom.
Nothing felt like we had to do it, more like we wanted to.’
This is how school should work.
C. D. Paterson, Mentor of Learning & Teaching
The Australian president of the International Confederation
of Principals has stated,
‘If Australia is going to prepare its young people for a very
different global environment, you really must invest in their
creative capacities. To do that, we need investment in creativity
in curriculum and in how we assess students’ performance
not only in creative endeavours but also across the board.’
Creative writing with Professor Arnold.
Growing bodies of educators are coming to believe that
creativity is as important as literacy. According to Erica
McWilliam, Adjunct Professor for the Creative Industries
Faculty at the Queensland University of Technology, we
are moving towards an educational age characterised by
self-managing learners, peer-to-peer student engagements,
transdisciplinary learning, and authentic, active assessment.
We need to move away from content delivery and focus on
creative capacity building.
Shore took a step forward in this regard in November,
when all Year 10 boys participated in the innovative
Futures-Focused Film Festival. In small groups boys produced
a short digital story that focused on a challenge for the
future. The aim was to provide a significant interdisciplinary
culminating task while identifying how boys might have
a positive impact in society in the future. The festival was
opened by Bruce Davey, the Oscar winning producer of
Braveheart, Apocalypto, and The Passion of the Christ, and
Shore parent, documentary producer Stephen Van Mil.
After several days of teamwork, creativity and considerable
freedom outside the school structures, 38 films were
viewed in a film festival in the Smith Auditorium.
The winning Year 10 film was Merely a Dot about
homelessness by Ben Kiss, Henry Logan, Felix Nankivell,
Hayden Nelson and Jed Simkins.
Collaboration.
Problems!
2nd place was Advance Beyond Belief about technological
advancement by Jonathon Brown, Nick Duckworth, Ben Qiu,
James Rusiti and Adam Lyne.
3rd place was A Rubbish Film about waste management by
Hugh Stevenson, Rhys Gillmer, Anson Lee, Oliver Cropley
and Victor Saucis.
A special creativity prize was awarded to Enola Gay by
Michael Rogers, Sam Roberts, Alex Trussell, Rob Turner and
Dominic Stewart.
Judges Alex Williams, Mr Stephen Van Mil, Jock Lehman
and Mr David Carter.
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FROM THE SHORE ASSOCIATION
2009 has been another busy
year for the Association, with
many activities and events
held for parents in the School
Community.
The 2010 Shore Association
Committee.
This year we arranged four
parent information evenings;
two with external speakers and
two with Masters from Shore:
■ John Tzantzaris , HOD English and Dr Wright discussed
‘English Explained’ in February
■ Professor Gordon Parker presented ‘Mood disorders –
not so random’ in May
■ Andrew Fuller, a clinical psychologist, gave ‘Survival
Skills for parents’ in September
■ Nigel Scozzi, HOD Geography, entertained parents with
‘Outrageous Teaching’ at the Annual Review in November.
There were also other events during the year; some of which
were: The Annual Tennis Day in August, the annual Golf
Day in October and the Crazy Whist Night in November.
The Garden Stall at American Tea.
The main event in
the School calendar,
organised by a huge
team of stall convenors, manned by
many
volunteers,
and ably headed up
by Louise Marshall
and Katrina Leslie,
was the annual American Tea Day, held this year on 11
September. It was a beautiful day and once again enjoyed
by parents, boys and Masters. The Northbridge boys
and girls also had their own version, which was a great
success and allowed everyone from ELC to Year 12 to
participate in the day and have fun.
This year the Northbridge Canteen began operations, in the
new purpose built facility next to the Grandstand. Thanks
to Jo Morbey’s unparalleled enthusiasm and organisational
skills, this was manned every Saturday by up to 90 volunteers, including many fathers. This has been an outstanding
success for people to make friends and in fund raising.
In 2009 the Shore Association has been able to donate
$350,000 back to the School, and has been allocated to
many areas as well as the recurrent commitments to the
School (Bursaries, scholarships, funds for boarding houses,
musicals, and libraries):
■ New VIII boat for rowing
■ Table saw for TAS Department
■ Weights room equipment
■ Prep resources, smartboards and data projectors
■ Musical instruments.
Thanks must go to Bronwyn Joffick for her efforts as Chairman for 2009, and we look forward to another successful
and enjoyable year in 2010.
Mrs M. Blake, Chairman Shore Association
NATIONAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS COMPETITION WINNERS
The National Chemical Analysis Competition tests the skills
of Year 11 and Year 12 Chemistry students in the chemical
analysis technique of titration. In the preliminary round of
the competition teams of three students are set the task
of determining the concentrations of three different acetic
acid solutions in venues at various schools and universities
throughout the country. The top 10% of the most accurate
teams are then invited to participate in the finals. Students
have to accurately determine the amount of a chemical
(potassium hydrogen phthalate) in his or her sample, which
has been contaminated with another chemical. This is a
real challenge and it requires more advanced skills than in
the preliminary round. The accuracy of all three students
in the team is considered to determine the winning team.
Shore School has participated in this competition for over
twenty years and came second in 1992 and 1995. The first
place prize has eluded Shore, and indeed NSW, since the
inception of the National Competition.
This year two Shore teams were invited to participate in the
finals after excellent performances at the Preliminary State
round of the competition. The finals for NSW were held at
University of NSW in September and our students produced
the two most accurate team analyses in NSW. In midNovember, after results from all other states and territories
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(L to R): Jordan Payne, Dr Y. Y. Chiew, Lewis Baird and Lachlan
Hanbury-Brown.
were received, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute has
declared the Shore team of Lewis Baird, Lachlan HanburyBrown and Jordan Payne the winning team. Our second
team of Steven Carr, Robert Douglas and Darren Soenario
came fourth.
Congratulations to these six students for their amazing
achievements.
Dr Y. Y. Chiew, Titration Coordinator
VISUAL ARTS
The 2009 HSC Visual Arts cohort was the largest in
Shore history. Their annual exhibition on American Tea,
and the weekend following, provided a fascinating insight
into the lives, skills and interests of these students.
Masters, boys and their families were engaged by
Collections of Work that explored concepts as varied as
suburbia, youth crime, industrialisation, epilepsy, passed
friends, the subconscious, conformity, body art, heroes,
fragility and cultural origins.
shared some highlights of the year of shared studio space
and individual challenges.
We look forward to celebrating this cohort’s excellent results
and congratulate them on finishing so well.
Mrs M. L. Powell, HOD Visual Arts
The boys are to be commended on such a diverse range
of thoughtful, authentic and ambitious works.
Under the guidance of Ms Michelle Powell, Ms Clare
Binney and Mr Tim Pigott these boys have explored
media areas such as stop animation, film making,
painting, printmaking, aerosol art, photography, digital art,
documented installations, sculpture and drawing.
Dr Timothy Wright, Ms Michelle Powell and Tom Minifie
addressed the opening on valuing the creative process and
Anthony Drane ‘Mindsplash‘ Graphic Design.
Jack Schmidt ‘Herd‘ Collection of Works.
James Atwood ‘Interior Exterior‘ Photomedia.
Opening Night 2009 .
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TAE KWON DO
The Shore 2009 Tae Kwon Do (TKD) team consisted of 13
team members, many of whom participated in the sport
previously along with some welcome newcomers. The boys
in the team represent all age groups and grades, and have
worked well as a team throughout this successful season.
A regular schedule of training afternoons and Saturday
mornings throughout Terms II and III were held in the Shore
gym and the Wyllie TKD Centre at Willoughby. Boys built
their kicking and defence techniques, and practised sparring
and competition strategies at the hands of their enthusiastic
and focused coaches.
Besides preparing for competition, there was also a focus
on learning ‘patterns’. Patterns are a series of offensive and
defensive movements arranged in a predetermined pattern
and practised by the student against imaginary opponents.
These patterns were central to the boys undertaking the
process of grading to attain a higher belt grade. Congratulations to the boys who successfully graded this season.
Throughout the season, the boys sparred with boys from
Riverview, Barker, St Andrews and Sydney Grammar School.
This environment was excellent preparation for the end of
season NSW All Schools TKD Tournament held on Sunday
13 September at Loreto Normanhurst Gymnasium.
Preparation.
Across three competition mats, students from schools across
NSW competed for a range of titles. The Shore TKD team
successfully defended the Boys’ Championship Perpetual
Trophy Pahlke Cup on the day, beating Riverview to the title.
The Cup was attained through the highest aggregate points
score on the day, as a result of successfully individual matches.
Overall, the boys should be proud of their well-deserved
successes and the determination and sportsmanship
demonstrated throughout the season. Congratulations to all
boys for their achievements, both personal and as a team.
Thanks to our captain, Oliver Probert for his leadership and
to all the boys for their enthusiasm and involvement.
N. Terry-Armstrong, MIC Tae Kwon Do
Action.
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Rehearsal.
TAKING THE NEXT STEP
Our lives are punctuated by transitions,
where one activity, role or stage ends and
a new one begins. As adults, we certainly
remember these milestones well: the start
of a career, marriage, the birth of a child.
Many of us will also remember those
important transitions we experienced as
children: the birth of a sibling, moving
house, starting kindergarten, moving
to high school, the HSC. The fact
that we remember these points, often
vividly, should remind us of the importance
of these times in our lives and the emotions
that we attach to them, which usually
combine elements of excitement and joy
with some trepidation.
At Shore Preparatory School we are
mindful of the importance of transitions
in the life of a child. Starting pre-school, Year 2 to Year 3 transition looks like fun.
kindergarten, moving from the infants
years of school to primary, starting high school; all of these As boys move from Year 2 at Northbridge to Year 3 at
changes are significant milestones in the school lives of North Sydney, a carefully planned series of activities and
children. As educators, the staff at the Preparatory School events takes place to familiarise Year 2 students with the
endeavour to harness the excitement and manage the North Sydney learning environment. Year 2 students visit
anxiety of children as they approach these milestones, our North Sydney Assembly and Chapel services and spend
so as to make the transitions as smooth as possible. In time with current Year 3 students, while their parents have
the second half of the year, the Preparatory School runs a opportunities to visit the campus, learn information and ask
number of programmes for children at each of our transition questions. Students and parents entering the Preparatory
School from elsewhere, also have an opportunity to
points, to help prepare them for the change.
visit North Sydney and learn about the School. Similarly
At the Early Learning Centre at Northbridge, our second year
as boys move from Year 6 to Year 7 opportunities are
children take part in the School Readiness Programme and
created for them to meet with Senior School Housemasters
the Transition Programme in preparation for kindergarten.
and teachers and to visit some of the less familiar
The School Readiness Programme prepares the children learning areas ‘across the road.’ The Year 6 staff also
for the types of learning experiences and expectations that meet with Senior School colleagues to discuss the specific
they will encounter in kindergarten. Literacy and numeracy learning needs of each boy.
skills, listening and communication skills, plus the social
skills required to be successful in a school setting, are a Preparing children purposefully for each new stage of
particular focus of the programme. The Transition Pro- their school journey is an important way the Preparatory
gramme has been developed for those children moving School staff care for needs of their students. It helps
on to Kindergarten at Shore. It incorporates visits to students feel secure and valued and ensures that they step
the Kindergarten classrooms, lunch and play times in the into each new stage with confidence and excitement.
Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 play areas, as well as
opportunities to spend time in some of the K, 1, 2 facilities.
ELC learning about Kindergarten.
N. M. Saunders, Head of the Preparatory School
...and hard work.
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PERCUSSION IS TAKING OFF
The study of Tuned Percussion has really taken off at Shore
over the last couple of years. Shore now has two percussion
scholars, Winston Leung, our Year 8 RAI Grant Music
Scholar, and Miles Ryan, our Year 7 Merewether Music
Scholar and Naomi Riddle, our current Percussion tutor, has
guided her students with meticulous dedication, organising
(L to R): Oliver Brighton, James Guest, Winston, Leung, Miles Ryan
and Naomi Riddle (Tutor).
challenging opportunities for the boys to learn and perform
with excellence. As a consequence, her students have
made great strides with the development of their
technique, and they have experienced excellent
success in concert and assembly performances, internal
assessments and external examinations. Boys from both
the Preparatory and Senior School now study Tuned
Percussion individually and are active in the co-curricular
music programme in bands and orchestras.
During the mid-year break, on 15-17 July, four percussion
students attended a workshop run by Synergy Percussion,
Australia’s premier percussion ensemble, which was held
at Sydney Conservatorium. James Guest, who presented
a challenging Percussion programme for his HSC Music
exam this year, attended and kept a watchful eye on the
younger boys (Winston Leung, Year 8; Miles Ryan, Year
7; and Oliver Brighton, Year 7) who enjoyed a fantastic
experience working with the talented professional
musicians from Synergy and meeting with other young
aspiring percussionists. The workshop culminated in an
impressive concert where the boys got to perform a series
of compositions of varying styles and instrumentation.
The Music staff and parents who attended the concert
were most proud the boys achievements and agreed the
experience had been an invaluable one for all involved.
BEAUFIGHTER AWARD
On 23 September during Headmaster’s
Assembly the Headmaster, on behalf of
the school and it’s Old Boys, presented the
OC Major Louis Stringer and three Senior
Cadet Under Officers from 2006 to 2009
with Beaufighters Awards. The Beaufighter
Medallion was awarded in recognition of
their achievements as part of the team
responsible for the rebuilding of the
Shore Cadet Unit between 2006 and
2009. The award seeks to perpetuate
the qualities of teamwork, mutual
encouragement, understanding and steadfast support through recognising the very
best examples of their manifestations in
the life of the school.
The recipients comprise:
(L to R): SUO William Blanch, LTCOL David Major CO Army Cadet HQ NSW,
MAJ Louis Stringer OC Shore Cadet Unit, WO1 Peter Sly RSM Army Cadet HQ NSW
and SUO Rob Hudson.
MAJ Louis Stringer
Officer Commanding the Shore
Cadet Unit 2006-2009
SUO William Blanch
Senior Cadet Under Officer
2008-2009
SUO Rob Hudson
Senior Cadet Under Officer
2007-2008
SUO Tom Marshall
Senior Cadet Under Officer
2006-2007
The recipients of this award have displayed those same
qualities which sustained crews of the Beaufighter Aircraft
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of World War II, half a century ago, in their operational
tours of duty. In doing so they have created energy and a
heightened performance in a particular aspect of the life
of the School. Through striving confidently to achieve they
have benefited others.
In addition to receiving the Beaufighter Medallion which
was struck at the Australian Mint, their names will be
recorded permanently on the Honour Board located in the
TAJ Playfair Hall.
M. A. Witham, Director of Activities
DESIGNTECH AWARDS NOMINATIONS HSC DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Senior Design and Technology
students once again have
performed extremely well in the
practical component of the
course. The BOS itinerant
marking team was extremely
pleased with the display that the
2009 candidates presented in
mid Term III.
Five boys were awarded with
DesignTECH nominations which
are in recognition of extremely
high quality design work in at
least two components of their
Major Project. The works that
were nominated included a
Automated Agricultural Gate,
(Thomas Minife), Aquatic Rescue
Lift System (Jay Grffin), Wet
Trades Cleaning Unit (Dean
Kanakis),
Efficient
Fencing F1 IN Schools Competition with Mr Mark Prowle.
Machine (Thomas Oldfield) and
an Aged Care Device (Nicholas Thomas). These students I would like to thank the TAS team of Masters for their
worked extremely hard to achieve such converted collegial approach to Senior Design and Technology and
recognition from the Board of Studies, there is usually only congratulate those boys who worked so diligently to
20 to 25 projects displayed at the Powerhouse Museum produce their Major Design Projects. These projects and
and for five boys to be nominated is a result never many others presented by our senior boys displayed a
variety that had not been seen before at Shore.
achieved before at Shore.
AURECON 2009 BRIDGE BUILDING
COMPETITION
A number of boys from Year 8 entered this competition
with the assistance of Mr Kevin White: Lincoln Towers,
David Ho and Rob Snelling. These boys were chosen after
their team achieved great results in the Year 8 Bridge
Building Unit recently introduced into the mandatory
Technology Programme. This was our first attempt and the
boys performed admirably with a weight capacity of 47kg,
and the Shore TAS Department will be looking to improve
this result in the future.
D. T. Weston, HOD TAS
‘Easy Turn’ Major Project by Nicholas Thomas was selected
for the DesignTECH Awards at the Powerhouse Museum.
(L to R): Rob Snelling, Mr Kevin White, Lincoln Towers and David Ho.
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DRAMA DEPARTMENT
What a busy year it’s been! Year 12 Drama became a
tight team of friends in their collaborative endeavours,
valuing each other for their creative differences as well as
just for their similarities. Without doubt, their HSC
performances were an enjoyable mixture of group and
individual pieces that entertained, startled, provoked and
educated. Written by the students themselves, the group
performances showcased three terms worth of playbuilding
process work, while the individual performances were
adapted excerpts from plays or novels, representing a
slice of life from different periods in time.
A special mention goes
to the Group performance
‘The Condition’ created
by Tim Ronald, Lachlan
Taylor,
Max
Hewett
and Lloyd Mears. Their
original piece looked at
the idea of a best-selling
novelist trying to cope
with the stress of writer’s
block. With his fears
producing bad dreams,
he starts to believe he
is being haunted by
Shakespeare,
Tolkein
and Dickens. Audiences
really enjoyed the way
the scripting used only
quotes from these three
classic writer’s work
as everyday dialogue
woven within the piece.
Battle of wits.
Standing out as a top
performer in the Trial exam was Lachlan Taylor, whose
Individual performance adapted from Tim Winton’s
‘Breath’ was an exhilarating surfing adventure involving
two characters and a lot of physical theatre techniques.
The Year 9 end of year class play gives the boys a chance
to direct their own class plays with assistance. Mrs Mellar’s
class chose a play that looked at the different aspects
of the human condition called ‘Tag Team’. Miss Blake’s
class chose a politically incorrect fairytale called ‘Rapunzel
Uncut’. Panic stations and disciplined chaos ensued. It is
challenging for a young student director to act amongst his
peers, as an authority figure. Taking on this responsibility
gave four students a glimpse into the world behind the
big picture of production.
The Year 10’s lifted their sights towards Naturalism in acting
for their ‘Aussies Onstage’ performance evening. This unit
encourages the boys to lose their sense of self and concentrate on becoming a character in a more realistic way.
The Shore senior play ‘The Underpants’ in November this
year was directed by Miss Blake and involved the
considerable talents of the Year 11 Drama class, as well as
Isabelle Crane from Wenona. This very funny production
included German accents, fake moustaches, colourful
costumes and a stunning set design. All hilarious
opportunities for slapstick humour and outrageous panto-
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style performance were taken to give the audience a
feeling that they had enjoyed a good night out, away from
the couch. The intelligent satire was also given enough
weight to provoke thought and these clever actors proved
that Shore Drama can definitely surprise and impress.
The decision to produce ‘The Underpants’ as a class
ensemble this year is important to explain. This was an
educational experiment, to place much more responsibility
onto the shoulders of senior drama students for all aspects
of production. This involved risk and also a big commitment
from our senior actors to make their play a viable financial
prospect. They had to learn how a theatre production, not
only needs to entertain, but also cover production costs. They
also managed to lighten the hearts of 400 people in the Shore
community over four nights in a live, dynamic environment.
Knowing they can produce a great show and stay ‘in the
black’ has made them hungry to continue playmaking outside
of school in the future. From a teacher’s perspective, this
experiment was worth riding out their moments of stress to
see them reach for the stars and go beyond all expectations.
Much appreciation and a fond farewell also goes to
our wonderful Drama Captain, Tim Ronald who passed
the flame on to Jack Rollins this term. Jack has already
brought his own sunny charm to the role and the drama
boys are thoroughly pleased with their new comic D.C.
We wish Tim all the very best of luck in his creative
endeavours after school. He is to be congratulated
for his quiet and hard working approach in bringing
outstanding academic results in senior Drama this year.
Tim’s artistic flair was recognised in November when the
Board of Studies selected his Individual Project for HSC
Onstage. His exquisite costume design for the Patrick
White play ‘The Ham Funeral’, will be on display in the
foyer of the Seymour Centre theatre in February.
R. A. Blake, Drama Coordinator
BOARDING ACTIVITIES
Semester II has been a
successful time for the
boarders. After much careful consideration Thomas
McGufficke from Hay was
awarded the Dr Peter
Blaxland Boarding Scholarship. Mr David Anderson
and Mr Antony Weiss
travelled to Hay to visit
Thomas and his family.
He was excited to take the
Shore Masters to the
beach on the banks of the
Murrumbidgee River. He
will commence boarding
in School House in 2010
together with twenty-seven
other Year 7 boarders.
The Boarding Housemasters have also represented
the School at three NSW
Boarding Expos in 2009.
The Housemasters met
prospective parents and Year 7 boarders at the top of Holtermann Tower.
their sons in Griffith,
Tamworth and Dubbo. The Expos have introduced commence his new position at the School of Sportsmaster.
many new families to the School and boarding numbers Mark has been Housemaster of Barry House since 1990.
in 2010 have reached the magic number of 200. This will
ensure a healthy population of boarders in every boarding
HOUSEMASTERSHIP OF BARRY HOUSE
house. Earlier in the year Mr Rod Morrison held a function
1938-1965 Mr P. H. Eldershaw
for Shore Old Boys and prospective families in Hong Kong.
1965-1984 Mr J. W. Burns
A special visitor arrived in School House in November.
1985-1990 Mr P. Gilchrist
Abetson from Pamua, Solomon Islands attended classes
at Shore and enjoyed the activities of the boarding houses
1990-2010 Mr M. J. Ticehurst
for two weeks. He was introduced to school activities that
Brendan and Sophie Morris have twin daughters and
were completely new to him. His first surprise after landing
everyone on campus looks forward to their arrival. The
in Sydney were traffic lights let alone an airport parking
past and present parents and boys of Barry House are most
ticket machine that talked back to him!
grateful to Mark Ticehurst for the leadership of Barry House
Finally at the conclusion of Term IV 2010 Mr Brendan over a twenty year period.
Morris was named the fifth Housemaster of Barry House and
will commence the role in April 2010. Mark and Rebecca
D. L. Anderson, Senior Boarding Housemaster
Ticehurst and family will leave the campus allowing Mark to
Shore Stand at the Griffith Boarding Expo.
Shore visits Hay.
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SHORE STRING QUARTET ENTERTAINS ROYALTY
After a most successful debut in Term III at which they
provided the music for the Farewell to the British High
Commissioner, The Rt. Hon. Helen Liddell, the recently
formed Shore String Quartet was offered a return engagement to perform at the residence of the British ConsulGeneral in Vaucluse in Term IV. The quartet is made up of
Nathan Greentree (Year 10), Charlie Westhoff (Year 7) on
violin, both of whom are RAI Grant Music Scholars; Oliver
Cameron (Year 10) on viola; and Will Millard (Year 9) on
cello. The group was originally formed by Mrs Ann Hull, our
Year 10 Music Master, but for their latest function they were
tutored by Ms Lesley Larkum, Acting Head of Strings on
exchange from Dulwich College in London and Ms Sally
Glover, HOD Music. All the boys gave of their best, putting
in lots of rehearsal time and playing a wide selection of
classical favourites at each event. As a result they were given
great reviews by both the organisers and attendees and they
are very much looking forward to having the opportunity
to perform at more such exciting occasions in the future.
S. L. Glover, HOD Music
Ms Larkum and the String Quartet at Vaucluse. (L to R): Nathan
Greentree, Charlie Westhoff, Ms Larkum, Oliver Cameron and
Will Millard.
DEBATING – MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS’ CUP
On 23 September, a Year 7 debating team competed
in the Macquarie University Schools’ Cup. Over forty
teams participated, representing a myriad of schools.
Demonstrating tact and compassion, the Shore boys won
all three of their designated rounds – narrowly beating
a skilled team from North Sydney Girls’ High School.
On points, Shore was successful in obtaining a place in
the Grand Final; ultimately being beaten by a masterful
Year 8 team from Tangara School for Girls. In speaking
order, this talented team was comprised of Carl Gerstle,
Kieran Crayn, and Tom St John.
A. S. Myers, Debating Master
(L to R): Dr Timothy Wright, Tom St John, Kieran Crayn, Carl Gestle
and Mr Adam Myers.
INVITATION
RSVP: Mark & Rebecca Ticehurst Farewell
from Barry House
By 12th March, 2010
Parents, Present Parents and Old Boys of Barry House
are invited to the
Celebrating 20 years of service to the boys
and parents of Barry House
Royal Sydney Golf Club
Kent Road Rose Bay
Friday 19th March, 2010
commencing 7.00pm
Cost: $60 per head
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Dress: Lounge Suit
✂
BARRY HOUSE FAREWELL FOR
MARK AND REBECCA TICEHURST
Send to: Fiona Playfair
19 Milton Avenue,
WOOLLAHRA NSW 2025
(cheques in favour of Fiona Playfair)
Names on labels:
1. ................................................................................
2. ................................................................................
3. ................................................................................
4. ................................................................................
GLIMPSES OF A YEAR IN PERSPECTIVE
School Flag.
Year 11 PD Day with Roseville College and Queenwood.
Serious business at the Prep Proms.
Rope swinging during the Year 11 Camp at Kangaroo Valley.
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SHORE ARCHIVES AND THE BOB GOWING MUSEUM
DAVID ALAN DOWNES PATRICK
David Patrick, Old Boy and former History Master and Head
of Department History of Shore and recently Head of
Department History at Sydney Grammar School passed away
suddenly on 20 November 2009. This article expresses the
Archives great gratitude to his establishing the foundation
of Shore’s Archives and other very significant work.
David was a man of many parts as the accompanying photos
show. He served education under four banners; Shore School
as boy and Master, Sydney and Cambridge Universities as
scholar and Sydney Grammar School as Master. Even at
Sydney Grammar School he retained his links with Shore for
LC Robson Shore’s fourth headmaster was an Old Sydneian.
In 1971, Mrs Georgina Hart was appointed Shore’s Librarian
and given responsibility for the School’s archival material.
Despite her protestation that she knew nothing about
archives she had, by the following year, learnt something
very valuable about at least one student, David Patrick. She
appointed him Senior Archivist, following the library tradition
of appointing boys to the position of Senior Librarian.
David’s grasp of his archival
responsibilities is best understood
by reading the report he wrote at
the end of his year as Shore’s
Senior Archivist. He reported on
two Secondary Schools’ Archive
Seminars held at Shore in May and
August of 1972. His Report is
comprehensive and detailed and
provides, through its attention to
detail, an outstanding historical
account of the proceedings of those
first two School Archive landmark
occasions. (TB, 1972, pp145 -150).
Without this insightful report there
would be no record of the formal
beginnings of the School archiving
movement in some of Sydney’s
Independent Schools.
SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE
School boys and girls have ever been happy
to suggest how their schools could be
changed for the better. In a 1928 edition of
The Robsonian the then Robson House
magazine donated by Old Boy Gordon
Litchfield there is an entry on page 20 titled:
2. Class-room seats were padded.
Suggestions for improving the school
5. During the punishment drill the SM
marched around the boys instead of the
boys marching around the SM.
It would be better if:
1. Each military parade was decreased by
one hour to compensate for the hour required
for putting on of puttees.
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3. Escalators were installed in the main
building.
4. Madam gave us a little hope for passing
our exams.
6. A good conduct card would cancel
a Saturday card.
SHORE ARCHIVES AND THE BOB GOWING MUSEUM
JOHN READ (28)
If he had made no other contribution to Shore, John Read
could have been content to rest on his laurels having
been a member of the Winning crews of 1928 in
LC Robson’s fifth year as Headmaster. However John Read,
one hundred years young this year, joined the Royal
Australian Navy and served his country for six years
being demobilized in August 1946. A fascinating account
of his years of service can be found in The Torch Bearers,
War Service of Shore Old Boys 1939-1999, pp 750-754.
For much of his adult life
outside his career, John has
committed his time and
talent to woodworking, some
of which he has donated to
Shore’s Archives. His latest
donation is of two wooden
plaques portraying each of
Shore’s two school badges; the
original one that was in use
when he was at Shore and the
second one portraying Shore’s
Coat of Arms, approved by the
College of Heralds four years
after he left Shore.
The Old Coat of Arms.
Not content with a life-time
commitment to Shore, this
year John gave generously
of his time and memories
to provide an Oral history to
Shore’s Oral Historian.
John Read (FAR RIGHT SECOND ROW) and John today (INSET).
Shore’s Archive thanks John
Read for a life-time of
devotion to his school and
for providing an outstanding
example of Service.
The Coat of Arms
approved by the College
of Heralds.
JAMES SARIKAS, YEAR 3: A DONOR TO SHORE’S ARCHIVES
Thank you James for
your story and for your
wonderful cake box. Like
you I had a splendid time
on American Tea Day this
year, especially when I
saw the time and trouble
you had taken to produce
an historic item for the
cake stall. I couldn’t resist
buying your box with its
‘yummy’
contents
for
Shore’s Archives. Of course,
food and drink can’t be
stored
in an Archive so the
James Sarikas.
devoted Archive Volunteers
and I were more than happy to demolish the cup cakes
decorated with Linton green icing and colourful sprinkles.
We now have, thanks you to you, a cake box that the
Archives can be proud to have for ever. It is only the second
one we have. The other was decorated to celebrate a
former Headmaster’s time at Shore. Now we have one
that commemorates Shore’s 120th birthday.
The Old Boys who help in the Archives each week, as
volunteers, thank you most sincerely for wishing them a
Happy American Tea Day, 2009
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‘An institution without a record of its heritage is like a building without foundations’
WONDERFUL THINGS COME
IN TINY PACKAGES
Dr CA Rigg (43), currently living in the USA, has forwarded
what must have been a schoolboy’s life-time treasure,
a pair of cuff-links decorated with Shore’s Coat of Arms in
silver and blue. The cuff-links, engraved with the initials
of the donor arrived in a tiny leather hat-box shaped
container labelled ‘studs’.
Dr Rigg’s donation is a wonderful addition to the many
treasures which have been donated so generously by
hundreds of Shore’s Old Boys. By so doing they are
allowing their school-boy treasures to come full circle.
THANK YOU TO THE SHORE ARCHIVES DONORS
The School acknowledges and wishes to thank the following for their donations of Shore School memorabilia and other
archival items.
ALEXANDER RW (61)
Form of Service for IR Baggie
ARNOTT MRS M
Slides: Shore Regatta, 1953
BACKHOUSE RG (43)
Copies of correspondence and testimonials re Rev N Backhouse
COWPER JCM (Yr 12, 2009)
Form of service
FOORD NJ (80)
Thesis: Serving two Masters: the shaping of the ministry of Sydney Anglican School
Chaplains
GARVIE AL (70)
Prospectus c 1970; newspaper article, 24/12/1970
GOSWELL AC (74)
Year Books 1972-1974
HIRST P
Seven book prizes awarded to KBF Lumsdaine (06) between 1901 and 1906
LITCHFIELD GWO (78)
Copies of: The Robsonian (1928); 27th Annual Meeting of the SCEGS Sports Club
(1918); Correspondence from LC Robson to WO Litchfield, 1958
Leaving Certificate awarded to WO Litchfield, 1920. Photographs: Athletic
Championship, 1952; SCEGS VIII, 1925. Roll of Honour, 1939-1945
LONGWORTH CR (49)
Photograph, Hodges House, 1947
MEREWETHER MRS T
Publication, Shore by ER Holme; Photographs: c 1937-1940
Pen (card game), undated; Form of Service, 1964; Programme, 1958; Catalogue, 1989
READ JE (28)
Carved timber plaques; original School badge and Shore’s Coat of Arms; Biography
of JC Jaeger (23)
RIGG CA (43)
Pr of ‘Shore’ cuff links emblazoned with Shore’s Coat of Arms and Leather ‘stud’ box
SINCLAIR MRS D
CD containing images of Paul Sinclair (52); Written tributes to late Paul Sinclair
STOBO MRS J
Form of Service, DR Watson
STOBO RN (59)
Copy of MA Thesis
TAYLOR DA (56)
Publications, c 1946, 1962, 1997
TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL CD containing images of TGS Archives, WA Purves
Building and School House
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SHORE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OLD BOYS UNION
PRESIDENTS REPORT ~ TONY BULMER
2009 has been a successful
support to Old Boys and their families experiencing
year for the OBU with our
challenging circumstances.
profile having been increased,
Peter Murphy (85), as Head of the Development Office
which supports the OBU and the Shore Foundation, has put
in place a strategy to further strengthen our delivery. As part
of this, we welcomed in November a new team member,
Meagan Evans.
more events than ever being
held and our resource base
of people growing to deliver
our services.
In terms of EVENTS AND
ACTIVITIES, reunions were
held, some in the Emery Room
Tony Bulmer.
situated at the back of the
wonderful
new
Hawker
Stand at Northbridge. Additionally, reunions were held
locally in Brisbane, Melbourne and Tamworth whilst the
Headmaster hosted dinners overseas in New York and
London. Our thanks to the Headmaster for his efforts
which saw great attendance from many Old Boys keen
to hear of the School’s progress. In addition, to
our traditional events such as supporting this year’s
musical, South Pacific we co-hosted a new event
called Red, White & Spin with Friends of Shore, thanks
to Gail Anderson. Stuart McGill, a future Shore parent
was a tremendous Guest Speaker, as was Rod Kafer at our
Annual Golf Day Dinner recently when he shared great
insights, but with much humour and humility. As always,
a great privilege for the OBU was hosting our annual
Year 12 Leavers Lunch. Our guest speaker, David CameronRuss (00) provided to the boys great advice regarding
the need to expect change as they seek out their careers.
This lunch marks a very strong commitment by the OBU
to support these young men as they transition into the
next stage of their lives.
Similarly, the OBU Careers Night was very well attended
by boys and parents, who appreciated the great effort and
advice from our Guest Speakers Rob Stokes MP (91) and
Wal Barnier (79) and the wide range of career stand ‘hosts’.
The number of people within the Shore community offering
to provide their advice at this event continues to grow and
the OBU deeply thanks them all for their support.
This year’s recipients of the OBU Scholarship for Year 12
leavers were Will Blanch and Hamish Playfair. We look
forward to seeing them utilise their funds to enhance their
personal development in the near future.
So, as always, a lot of activity.
BEHIND THE SCENES more took place. Reverend
Nick Foord continued to provide much needed pastoral
Angus Kench (83) is overseeing the re-development of our
website and this, combined with work being done on our
database, we will be more up to-date and efficient with our
communications and promotions. Peter Murphy has also
facilitated discussions with other entities within the School
such as Shore Foundation, Shore Association and Friends of
Shore to help us all work more efficiently with resources.
In terms of the YEAR AHEAD, we will repeat all of the
above. We are very excited about expanding our Whole
of Life programme, which in addition to Nick Foord’s
(80) great work, will see us launch a Careers Support
Programme for all Old Boys. This initiative has been driven
with great passion by Steve Woodhill (79) and we welcome
anyone wishing to participate as a mentor or advisor in
this online service to contact our office. Our aim is to
ensure the OBU is a major resource point for any Old Boy
seeking career advice, support or job networking.
All of these initiatives, both past and future, require
great effort and assistance from many. I would like to thank
Rick Clive (68) who as Secretary has worked tirelessly
behind the scenes, supported also by Tanya Hill who
we are thrilled to have on board.
Thank to my Executive Committee of Immediate Past
President Mike Raleigh (79), Vice Presidents Phil Booth
(83) and Justin Chambers (87) and Treasurer David
Armstrong (73).
In addition to thanking our OBU representatives on
School Council, Andrew King (66), Jim Mathers (71),
Steve Williams (71), Charles Cowper (73) and Ed
Studdy (71), I would like to congratulate the entire School
Council on their incredible effort, foresight and
determination in delivering to future Shore Boys the
prized Graythwaite facility.
Finally, my thanks to the Headmaster, Dr Timothy Wright
and Chairman of Council, Roger Corbett AO (60) for their
support. I would also like to thank the many members of
Shore Staff who behind the scenes do much to support
and promote the OBU.
The OBU can be contacted by phoning Rick Clive on
(02) 9956 1123 or by email [email protected]
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OLD BOYS UNION
AROUND THE TRAPS
MITRE CLUB REPORT ~
CONVENER JOHN ELDERSHAW
Over 120 Mitre Club members and guests attended the
Mitre Club Christmas Lunch in the Emery Room, Hawker
Grandstand Northbridge on Tuesday 15 December 2009.
The Headmaster Dr Wright gave the key note address,
while the announcement of the School’s 16 Rhodes Scholars
as next year’s Mitre Club Legends was extremely well
received. It is hoped that a number of living Rhodes Scholars
will attend the luncheon to take place in the School Dining
Room on Monday 28 June 2010. A sub committee of the
Mitre Club is currently working on compiling information
including photographs of all to be honoured.
During the course of the afternoon the Secretary of the
Old Boys Union, Rick Clive gave a special presentation on
behalf of the Old Boys Union to Mitre Club members Peter
Jenkins and David Nock who were recently afforded the
honour of Fellow of the Old Boys Union for their outstanding
service to the School and to the Old Boys Union.
Chris Foskey (51) reports that he is continuing to practice a
policy of mastery inactivity and still trying–getting better at it.
Arthur Smith (57), and his wife Stephanie have left Upper
Horton (NSW) and have moved into Tamworth. The property
‘Coondarra’ had been in the family for 80 years. Arthur
has indicated that in retirement he intends to spend time
working on his golf handicap.
Roger Masters (72) has been living in Brisbane for the
past 21 years. For the past 12 years he has been Managing
Director of Capilano Honey Ltd (agribusiness). Roger and his
wife are kept busy with four children ranging from 4 years
to 22 years.
Anthony Golston-Morris (74) who has a Masters Degree in
Fine Arts from Pratt University in New York City exhibited his
landscape paintings at Noel Fine Art Gallery New York City in
November 2009. His brother Neale (72) followed a vastly
different career path and is a Director at Macquarie Bank.
Jake Williams (77) sold his farm at Wallabadah, NSW after
21 years in 2004. After several years of contract farming in
the Quirindi district, he has taken a position with Novartis
Animal Health at Kemps Creek as Field Technical Officer.
He is managing an intensive research facility producing
health products for horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, cats and dogs.
Both his children have finished School and he is enjoying
his new life with his partner Penny.
Nigel Betts (79), finished working for QANTAS after 20
years and is now at the Commonwealth Bank. He and his
wife have one son Harry, now 12 years old.
Peter Jenkins and David Nock following the presentation at
the Mitre Club Christmas lunch held at Northbridge on Tuesday
15 December 2009.
AROUND THE TRAPS
Benn Selby (32) on 23 October 2009 accompanied by his
son Graeme (Melbourne Grammar School 64), attended a
reception at Government House Melbourne, to mark the
50th anniversary of the granting of the Selby Fellowship.
This award is administered by the Australian Academy of
Science and brings distinguished International Scientists to
Australia to give lectures and conduct seminars. Following
the reception both Benn and Graeme attended a dinner in
the presence of His Excellency The Governor of Victoria.
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Geoff Lovell (84) has recently taken on the role of Chairman
of the Australian Indigenous Experience (AIME) which is a
not-for-profit charity that uses a unique style of structured
education to link university students in-one-on-one
relationships with high school indigenous students. AIME’s
objectives are to increase Year 10 and Year 12 completion
rates and university admission rates for all indigenous
Australian students who participate in the programme. In
2009 there are 500 university students mentoring 500
indigenous kids, and the programme will be expanding
nationally in 2010. (Further information can be found at
www.aimementoring.com). Apart from his ongoing full time
role at Macquarie Group in Sydney, Geoff has also recently
finished over seven years as the Bursar of St Paul’s at the
University of Sydney, where he remains a Fellow. He enjoys
playing cricket with I Zingari when time permits; his wife
Melanie has just completed her PhD in palliative medicine;
and two of their three sons commence at Shore in 2010.
(Mark in Year 7 and Davey in Year 5).
SHORE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OLD BOYS UNION
OBU REUNION GATHERINGS
Roger Clancy (89), competed in Rugby Union at the
recent Sydney World Masters Games for the Blacktown
Warriors, who won the plate for the tournament. He has
just opened a travel agency franchise for travel counsellors
and is happy to assist the Shore Community with their
travel plans.
Stephen Williams (91) is working in Coffs Harbour as an
Environmental Planning Consultant (GeoLINK) and living
in Emerald Beach.
Trenton Oldfield (94) was recently invited to join the
Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures
and Commerce (RSA) as a Fellow. He edited Critical Cities,
Ideas, Knowledge and Agitation from Emerging Urbanists
with Deep Naik. It was published by Myrtle Court Press in
September 2009.
REUNIONS
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Several generations of the Middleton family have owned
and operated Kulili Estates plantation on Kar Kar Island
off the North Coast of Papua New Guinea near Madang.
Coinciding with the recent Australia PNG Business Council
Forum in Madang, a number of Shore Boys were treated
to some excellent fishing and hospitality by the Middleton
family on Kar Kar Island. The picture is taken on the front
steps of Brett Middleton’s house on Kar Kar. The Middletons
have had several generations at Shore.
Brett Roper (94) who is a Project Manager with Bauderstone,
recently completed the $100 million Prince Charles
Hospital Redevelopment. He has recently recovered from
a Dirt Bike accident in which he broke both wrists and
has vowed to keep to the four wheel mode of transport
from now on.
Angus Dorney (96) and his wife Edwina have an addition
to the family with the birth of a son, Oliver James on
9 October 2009.
Theo Souris (99) has joined the growing numbers of
Old Boys living in the United Arab Emirates. He and others
living in the area are planing a get together in 2010.
Richard Gregory (03) having completed his chefing
apprenticeship at some of Sydney’s most exclusive
restaurants has moved to Aspen Colorado. He is working at
‘The Little Nell’ hotel as a demi chef.
Michael Roper (04) graduated from BEc and is now
studying Education at Macquarie University and will
graduate at the end of this year. He will be starting work at
Richard Johnson Anglican School in 2010 as HSIE teacher.
He recently became engaged to Rebecca White with an
April 2010 wedding being planned.
(L to R): Back Row: Derek Middleton (1984), Rob Allport (1974) and
Ian Clarke (1972). (L to R): Front Row: Brett Middleton (1980) and
Sir John Middleton (1947).
30 YEAR REUNION
(FROM MIKE RALEIGH, CONVENER)
Matt Gillings (06) competed at the recent Australian
University Winter Games in Thredbo, competing in his
chosen discipline of Snowboarding. Placed second overall,
he picked up a silver medal in Rails, a bronze medal in
Slopestyle, a fourth in Boardercross and a fifth in the
Giant Slalom.
Shore 1979 Alumni 30 Year Reunion was held in the
Emery Room at Northbridge on Friday 4 September with
approximately 90 Old Boys attending, some back to
Northbridge for the first time in 30 years. The evening
kicked off with Andy Cavill providing a guided tour of the
new Northbridge facility. At 6.00pm friends and family
of Marcus Scougall along with 1979 leavers gathered on
the southern boundary of A Ground to dedicate two seats
in memory of Marcus. Gregg Burrow, Bruce Allworth and
Dr Scougall all provided some reflections on his life which
was tragically cut short in a skiing accident in 1979.
Tom Cocquerel (07), has been accepted into NIDA for
2010. Tom who was Drama Captain in 2007 and who
performed in the Musicals ‘Guys and Dolls’ and ‘Crazy
for You’ while at School, will take up his studies in March.
Guests then moved up into the new Emery Room in the
grandstand for some refreshments and buffet dinner. Gordon
Iron’s welcomed all guests and provided some fond
memories of Northbridge prior to the new facility. Our
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SHORE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OLD BOYS UNION
OBU REUNION GATHERINGS CONTINUED
furthest travelling old boy was Marty Selman flying in from
San Francisco and a number of interstate old boys including
Andrew Ambrose, Scott McMillan, Jamie Walters, Bob
Graham and Ian Watson while Wally Barnier, Mark Hardy
and Tim Gavel travelled up from Canberra. Old boys from
the bush and out of town included Duncan Priestley,
Michael Suttor, Tim Jenkins, Sandy Cox, Col Hall, Dave
Weston, Dave Pratten, Charlie Widdis, John Clifton, Bruce
Allworth, Shaun Rodger and Pip Parsonson.
There were a number of apologies including Sam Lyle
(Wales), Andrew Palmer (UK), Geoff Holdsworth (Shanghai),
Allaster Cox (Vietnam), Anthony Griffin (Singapore), Nigel
Palmer (Darwin) and Tim Zeck (Gold Coast).
From a total alumni grouping of 195, there were 87
attendees, 37 apologies and 36 No replies. Twenty Old Boys
were unable to be contacted and sadly, 7 are deceased.
Bob Graham provided a brief reflection and toast to the
School and Steve Woodhill said Grace in the Latin tradition
that had a familiar ring to it, for all borders in particular.
Following dinner, we were well entertained with Tim Gavel,
ABC Sports commentator based in Canberra and up for
the evening, interviewing Bob Shirlaw and Andy Cavill
with some insights from the last 30 years adding colour to
the evening. This was followed with some anecdotes from
David ‘Dub’ Chapman, Adam Wells and Danny Le Moy.
The following day was Old Boys Back To Northbridge
Day with Shore v Joeys with many backing up from the
night before. In a great days competition, Shore came
from behind in the dying stages of the game to claim
victory over Joeys 31-29 in a great game of rugby and
with a Wallabies victory over South Africa later that
evening, capped off a wonderful day.
40 YEAR REUNION
(FROM RICHARD CHURCH, CONVENER)
The evening started with pre-dinner drinks and food on
“A” ground at 6:30pm in front of the Hawker Stand, before
moving to the Neville Emery Room for dinner.
Richard Church welcomed all 72 who attended and
particularly thanked those who had travelled from
overseas including Peter Debenham (Canada), Doug
Langmead (Dubai) and ‘Terry’ Macartney (New Zealand).
Also welcomed were those who had travelled from
interstate and the country. Richard Church also read out
a list of those who had sent apologies and those with
overseas commitments, notably, Steve Bennett (Ireland),
Simon Fraser, (Dubai), Grant Hawkins (Bali) and John Wood
(from somewhere off the coast of WA).
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Thanks were then offered to:
■ Rick Clive from the OBU office for his assistance with
the function.
■ The School for allowing our reunion to be held at
Northbridge.
■ Jon Scott and Richard Hattersley who had donated wine
for raffle prizes.
■ Dave Helsham for creating our “Stercus Accidit” design
that had been reproduced onto handkerchiefs, wine
glasses and a reunion folder.
The 1969ers settled down to a three course meal (prepared
by Roderick Davidson, James’ brother) and enjoyed catching
up with many who had not been seen for many years!
A Tops & Tails’ quiz prepared by Brian ‘Lenny’ Abbott
and presented by David De Greenlaw was won by James
Davidson. As James had been one of the organizers, his
prize was downgraded to empty wine bottles.
We also viewed a video of the 1969 Regatta where the
infamous Shore 1st VIII showed that it had been able
to beat the judge’s speedboat to the finish line. We were
pleased to note that four of that crew were in attendance:
Charlie Horder, Warwick Fisher, James Davidson and
John Drummond.
The sale of raffle tickets on the night was a great success
and will enable us to purchase another ‘picket’ at
Northbridge as a donation on behalf of the 1969 alumni,
back to the School.
The raffle prizes were won by John Drummond, Sno Brewer
and Sam Yeates.
The evening finished, officially, around midnight and we
hope that we have encouraged all to return for the 45th
reunion in 2014.
1954/55 YEAR REUNION
Over 40 Old Boys representing the Alumni of 1954
attended the 55 year reunion at the School on Friday 2
October 2009. The day commenced with a tour of both
Northbridge and the School before lunch in the Hawkins
Foyer. Brian Morse, Peter Richardson and Gordon Hartley as
co-conveners welcomed all who attended, including Guests,
the Headmaster Dr Tim Wright, who gave the address,
former Master and Old Boy Peter Jenkins, and OBU Secretary
Rick Clive who MC’d the afternoon. Mick Swinburn said
Grace while Graham Lewarne not only gave a Toast to the
School but entertained all with some enjoyable anecdotes
of life at the School as both a student and a teacher.
SHORE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OLD BOYS UNION
SPORTS
TAMWORTH GOLF DAY
& DINNER
The Tamworth Group once again held a successful
reunion on 7 August with Golf and Bowls being the order
of the day before an enjoyable Dinner at the Heights
Café. Graham Robertson represented the School while
Mike Raleigh and Rick Clive represented the Old
Boys Union.
Special Guest Speaker for the evening was Executive
Director of the Shore Foundation Peter Murphy a former
Olympic Rower who gave a most entertaining speech
on rowing and his later involvement in Fijian Rugby.
There were six bowlers who had an enjoyable game while
25 golfers played 18 holes and eight played 9 holes.
Golf winners were: 18 Holes Bill Pulver with 33 points, 9
Holes Rob Sharman 15 points and District Shield Winners
were Quirindi.
The group once again supported Donations to the School
in the form of $500 for the Bucking Bull at the American
Tea and $1,000 towards the replacement of sight screens
at Northbridge.
Office Bearers for the ensuing year have remained
unchanged.
OBU SPORTS DAY & DINNER
Over 90 Old Boys and members of the Shore Community
attended the 53rd Annual Sports Day and Dinner at the
Pymble Golf Club on Thursday 8 October. The winner
of the HW Hattersley Shield and Green Jacket for 2009
was Rawdon Dalrymple (47) with a score of 42 points.
Runner Up was Michael Tinkler (Parent Year 6 & 9) with 40
points. Tony Merrett (53) and Graham King (53) with 46
points won the Walker Trophy for the Pairs combination,
with Richard Dent (71) and former Headmaster Bob Grant
with 45 points Runner Up. The JJ Irons Trophy was won
by the Alumni of 1969 over the grouping from 71. David
Cameron (72) won the nearest to the pin, competition
while David Bradley (71) won the longest drive.
Guests on the night were entertained by former Wallaby
Five-Eighth and Fox Sports Commentator, Rod Kafer who
was interviewed by MC Paul Gregg (85) on his days as a
Wallaby and the future of the game not only in Australia,
but across the world. Other sporting celebrities interviewed
on the night were current Wallabies Al Baxter (94) and
Phil Waugh (97), former Wallaby Arthur MacGill, the
School’s first Schoolboy rugby international Charlie Horder
(69), the Captain of the USA team at the 2007 Rugby World
Cup Michael Hercus (97) and former Olympic Rowers
Chris Stevens (63) and Peter Murphy (85).
(ABOVE L to R): Charlie Horder, Peter Murphy, Al Baxter, Arthur MacGill, Chris Stevens, Rod Kafer, Mike Hercus and Phil Waugh at
the very successful Golf Day and Dinner at Pymble Golf Club.
EVENTS AND REUNION DATES FOR 2010
EVENT
DATE
VENUE
Quadrangular Cricket
Fridays 6, 13 & 20 February 2010
Northbridge
GPS Head of the River
Saturday 27 March 2010
SIRC
All Sports Lunch 2010
Friday 28 May 2010
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Mitre Club Legends Lunch
Monday 28 June 2010
School Dining Room
REUNION
DATE
VENUE
1959 40 Year Reunion
Friday 19 March 2010
Emery Room Northbridge
1949/50 60 Year Reunion
Friday 9 April 2010
Shore Boatshed
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SHORE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
THE SHORE FOUNDATION
PRESIDENT ~ BILL PULVER
A year has past and the Shore Foundation has had another
good year. I would like to thank the superb team effort
from the Foundation Executive Committee this year –
Peter Johnstone, Vice President/Education Trust, Brad Rees,
Vice President, Investment Committee/Scholarship Trust,
Charles Vowell, Honorary Treasurer, James Mathers, Director
and Ian Londish, Honorary Secretary/Building Trust.
I must also thank a number of others who have worked
hard to support the Foundation throughout the year –
Headmaster, Dr Timothy Wright, Chairperson of the
Finance Committee, Sue O’Donnell, Chairman of the Audit
Committee, Linden Gulson and Foundation Executive
Director, Peter Murphy and his team of Jenny Stitt (resigned
– Aug 09), Tanya Hill, Roland Kwong, Rick Clive and the
newly appointed Executive Assistant, Meagan Evans.
The Shore Foundation held its thirty third Annual general
Meeting on Friday 27 November 2009 in the Northbridge,
Emery Room.
of the endowment we have achieved. The real measure
of our success is the amount of money we can reinvest in
the School on behalf of our donors to assist with the
pursuit of the School’s objectives.
In 2008/2009 grants from the Shore Foundation to the
School totalled $4.2 million up from $1.2 million in the
previous year. The Foundation will continue to work with
the School to support the many ongoing initiatives to
develop and maintain excellence in education, facilities
and community service at Shore.
It is with some sadness that I report that Charles Vowell is
stepping down as Honorary Treasurer after eight years of
stellar service to the Shore Foundation. Charles, we thank
you for all your assistance and support and wish you all
the very best in your retirement.
The Foundation is pleased to announce two new additions to
our Executive Team. Sue O’Donnell will be replacing Charles
as Honorary Treasurer and Linden Gulson as a Director.
The following were elected as office bearers of the Shore
Foundation Board of Trustees for the 2009 – 2010 year:
SHORE FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S
Executive Committee
Bill Pulver
President & OBU Representative
Peter Johnstone Vice President
Brad Rees
Vice President, Investment Committee
Representative and Fellows Representative
Ian Londish
Honorary Secretary
Sue O’Donnell
Honorary Treasurer & Investment
Committee Representative
Bill Pulver, Chairing the 33rd Foundation AGM.
Linden Gulson
Director & Members Representative
It was my pleasure to report that the 2008/2009 year
has been a constructive one for the Shore Foundation.
Donations and bequests received by the Foundation this
year have totalled $5.4 million, up from $2.2 million the
previous year. The Shore Foundation is extremely grateful
and we thank you for your generosity.
Board Members
While one of our main roles is to raise funds and to
preserve the capital value of those funds carefully, we
don’t measure our successes by simply looking at the size
Margaret Blake
Shore Association Representative
Gail Anderson
Shore Past Parents Representative
Ex Officios’
Peter Murphy
Executive Director
Roger Corbett
Chairman School Council
Timothy Wright Headmaster
BEQUEST COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Foundation and the School acknowledges with gratitude bequests left to the School
from the Estates of the following during 2009: Donald Geoffrey Hoskin (1929-33), Norman Clement Stokes (1930-35),
James Newell Gordon (1947-51) and Ernest Kenneth Isherwood (1935-37).
We thank you all – bequests no matter what amount are all treated equally.
Have you thought of leaving a bequest?
When you are making your Will – please remember your School
For information contact Peter Murphy, Executive Director, The Shore Foundation
(02) 9956 1172 Email [email protected]
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SHORE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
THE SHORE FOUNDATION
SHORE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Shore Community celebrated 120 Christmas seasons
at Shore with festivities taking place inside the giant
marquee on the School Oval. Over 600 attended from
the Shore community. Delicious food was served from
Katering, Network played all our favourite songs, Scott
Mathers performed Oh Holy Night with the School Choir.
It was a great night. The highlight was the enormous
number of gifts that the Shore Community gave to
Anglicare. A big thank you to the organising committee of
Michael Tinkler (Chairman), Roz Moore, Deanne Chapman,
John O’Donnell, Angus Kench, Andrea Gorddard, Emma
Scambler, Ian Londish, Karan Ellis, Tanya Hill, Rick Clive,
Meagan Evans and Peter Murphy.
Mrs Corbett, James Mathers and Dr Timothy Wright.
Anne Felan, Margaret Blake, Sue Wright and Catherine Frazer.
SHORE PAST PARENTS
FROM THE CONVENER – GAIL ANDERSON
It gives me great pleasure to announce that we have
had a name change from ‘Friends of Shore’ to ‘Shore Past
Parents’. This has not changed our charter in any way.
Shore Past Parents (formerly Friends of Shore) was formed
in 1997 by a group of former Shore Association mothers in
conjunction with the Shore Foundation and the School.
Christmas Party.
Roger Corbett.
‘The aim of the group is to bring together past parents
and friends who wish to maintain contact and interest in
the School, in particular those parents who are non-old
boy related’.
Membership of the Shore Past Parents is available to all
members of the School community who have had a boy/s
complete his schooling at Shore. Lifetime Membership per
family is $30 which is a donation to assist with postage
and administration charges.
You will receive the School’s magazine ‘Shore Reports’ three
times a year together with mailings and emails on School
events and activities from time to time.
School Choir.
Parents interested in joining Shore Past Parents should
contact Meagan Evans in the School Development Office
for membership details.
● Phone: +61 (02) 9956 1172
● Fax: +61 (02) 9956 1175
● Email: [email protected]
● Mail: The Shore Foundation, PO Box 1221,
North Sydney NSW 2059
The Four Nick’s – Rev Nick Foord, Saint Nick, Nick Gowing
and Nick Saunders.
The Shore Past Parents in 2010 will be hosting a Year 13
Parents Cocktail Party in Term I – 26 March 2010, ‘Red White
and Rugby’ in Term ll, Christmas in July Dinner in Term lll as
well as the annual Bridge Day late in Term lll.
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SHORE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
THE SHORE FOUNDATION
PARENTS VOLUNTARY ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAMME
The Foundation has launched a new Annual Giving
Programme for current parents. An explanation on the
programme was included with parent’s 2010 fee
statement. So in 2010, your four fee statements will
include the option for a ‘Voluntary Annual Giving
Donation’ of $250 per family providing an opportunity for
members of the Shore community to make a donation
at the same time as paying your fees.
All donations to the Annual Giving programme provide
immediate and powerful support for one of the many
initiatives The Shore Foundation has with the School on
an ongoing basis.
The Foundation would like to thank all those parents who
have supported the past Voluntary Donation programme
and invite all parents to participate in this programme as it
is a critical component of our overall fundraising initiatives.
NAME A PICKET ON ‘A’
GROUND AT NORTHBRIDGE
The Northbridge ‘Name a Picket’ Appeal is an opportunity
for all members of the Shore community to secure their
place in the history of the School. This has been a unique
opportunity to record a name(s) on the Donor Board, which
will be displayed in the new grandstand. A tax-deductible
donation of $500 entitles the donor to name a picket.
HURRY ~ with only a few pickets left, don’t let this
opportunity pass.
Put a crew together for the
‘2010 All Sports Lunch’
May 28, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
It’s on again. It only happens once every two years.
One of the most anticipated events in the Shore
social calendar – the ‘2010 All Sports Lunch’.
BOOK NOW ONLINE: www.trybooking.com/DAB
Celebrating all things sport at Shore School this
year’s event will honour the achievements of one
of our most illustrious coaching icons, Bob Shirlaw,
who retires as Rowing Master after 31 years.
When: Friday 28 May 2010
Time: 12.00 – 3.00pm
Cost: $130 per person
For further details visit www.shore.nsw.edu.au
or contact Meagan Evans at The Shore Foundation.
Ph: 9956 1172 or Email [email protected]
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