“I would like to send my very best wishes and congratulations to you all on your wonderful Senior Victory at the AAGPS Championships yesterday… It was great to see your boys celebrate and they are wonderful moments for a generation of boys to experience… Best wishes and congratulations to you all!”

Extracts from a letter written by The King’s School MIC Athletics to the Headmaster
6/5/2012

AAGPS Athletics Success!

Last weekend, after 34 years, the Championship Shield returned to Stanmore! However, even more humbling was the character and sportsmanship demonstrated at the day’s conclusion by Newington and our great rivals The King’s School and St Joseph’s College. After watching a day of superb performances both on the track and in the field, it was moving to see the King’s and Joey’s Athletics teams applaud the College on their success and equally impressive to see our boys respond in the same modest, yet proud manner. I have always believed the true aim of sport is to earn the respect of your opponent. By all accounts, we accomplished this and I commend all athletes and students on their contribution to a memorable day. Well done to all.

NAPLAN

This week, students from Years 7 and 9 are currently sitting national numeracy and literacy assessments (NAPLAN). Testing will finish on Thursday 17 May 2012. Friday has been set aside as a make-up day for students who miss a section or who are absent on a particular test day. Boys’ attendance during the testing week is particularity important.

Parent Survey

From next Monday 21 May 2012, parents will receive a request to complete an online survey designed to assess the effectiveness of the past strategic plan and improve the quality of each boy’s education. The survey should take only between 10–15 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Please respond, as your feedback will influence our future developments in the Secondary School. A full report will be made back to the Stanmore P&F at our September meeting.

Weekly Boarding Opportunity

This term, two vacancies exist for weekly boarders in Years 9 and 10. Please contact our Director of Admissions, Mrs Yvonne Kaloterakis on 9568 9337 for more information.

Cars on Campus

Please drive slowly and be considerate of others when you choose to enter the Secondary campus. In the morning and afternoon, please consider the interests of students, staff and other members of the community. Most importantly, if you are waiting for your son, you must remain in your vehicles at all times and refrain from blocking other cars.

Good Luck

I am most pleased to see over 200 senior boys volunteer for the Red Shield Appeal this Sunday 20 May. If you wish to assist as a driver please contact Mr Madden on 9568 9439. Finally, we wish all boys in Years 8–10 and Year 12 IBDP every success as they fast approach their Half Yearly Exams commencing next Monday 21 May.

Best wishes
Dr Andrew Hirst