‘If you can dream it, you can do it!’
– Walt Disney

Bring your own device (BYOD) for 2013

I actively encourage all families to read my letter home last week outlining the exciting new technology initiatives for 2013. If you have not received my letter please access it through my weekly Head of Stanmore email or by contacting Mrs Kerrie Zabaks on 9568 9330.

Student Leadership for 2013

I am delighted to introduce our new student leaders for 2013! I congratulate Senior Prefect Sam Hardy (11/MO), Deputy Senior Prefects Lachlan McKirdy (11/LE) and Andrew Zhao (11/MO), Edmund Webb Boarding House Captain Harry Hunt (11/MA), and the eight House Captains – Carl Salomon (11/FL), Anthony Hrysanthos (11/ME), George Kalamvokis (11/LE), Zachary Scott (11/JN), Max Schultz (11/PR), Wesley Wei (11/KL), Lachlan Cox (11/MO) and Ryan Naylor (11/MA) on their appointments. I thank Michael Cameron (12/KL), Ciaran Frame (12/JN) and Jack Van Der Vegt (12/FL), the House and Boarding Captains and all co-curricular leaders for their excellent contribution this year.

P& F Annual General Meeting 2012

May I extend a warm invitation to all parents and friends to attend our final meeting for 2012. The AGM will be held on Wednesday 21 November in the Function Room at 7.00pm. Traditionally, the election of office bearers takes only 30 minutes and then the Headmaster will brief families on the exciting plans scheduled for our 150^th birthday. I will also report on the findings from the Parent Survey held earlier this year. The night will be most informative and I encourage you to attend.

Annual Prize Giving

Finally, please be aware that we have changed the Prize Giving venue for 2012! The majestic Sydney Town Hall will be the location for Annual Prize Giving on Thursday 6 December, 2012. Please remember this is a compulsory event and students are expected to attend.  Invitations and an email outlining associated details will be sent this week to Newington families.

Important Dates for Term 4:

• Thursday 18 October – Year 11 Parent/Student “Surviving HSC/IB Evening, 7.00pm in the Chapel
• Tuesday 23 October – Ethics Centre – Annabel Crabb, 7.00pm in Prescott Hall
• Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 October – Middle School Drama Production, 7.00pm in Old Chapel
• Monday 5 November – Years 7 & 10 Examinations commence
• Monday 12 November – Years 8 & 9 Examinations commence
• Monday 26 – Friday 30 November – Second Hand Book Exchange in L16
• Tuesday 27 November – Newington Drama Festival, 7.00pm in Old Chapel
• Wednesday 28 November – Film Festival, 7.00pm in CH
• Friday 30 November – Year 7 Family Concert, 6.30pm in CH
• Sunday 2 December – Christmas Carols Service, 5.00pm in Chapel
• Thursday 6 December – Classes conclude for Term 4 at 12.30pm