Dear parents and guardians,

Co-Curricular captains were announced at assembly on Tuesday. Congratulations to David Upcroft and William Sun, our Chess Captain and Vice-Captain; Ikey Allen (C) and Thomas Osborne (VC) – Debating; Oscar Tentij (C) and Zac McCutcheon (VC) – Drama; Sebastian Baudille (C) – F1 in Schools and Aiden Love (C) and Samuel French (VC) – Music.  Caleb Strawbridge was named Leader of Contemporary Music, Nicholas Mallinson is Leader of Symphonic Winds and Joel Goh is our Leader of Orchestra. Marco Costantino is our Gender Equity Captain and Felix Wild our Captain of Sustainability.

We also announced our 2022 SRC representatives. They are Angus Edwards, Noah Gonsalves and Gil Gracie from Year 8; Michael Caredes, Daniel Carter and Tom Williams from Year 9; Harry Board, Macauley Campbell and Avanesh Sri Ganeshwaran from Year 10; Hayden Forner, Koby Owen, and Daniel P Martin from Year 11 and Luca Di Cristo, Jordan Harrity and David Upcroft for Year 12.

The first members of the group tasked with amplifying our College spirit, the 1st XVI, were also named.  Congratulations to Captain Jeremy Webb and Vice-Captain Archie Gillies. Those boys took the opportunity to present the first six members – Jorge Cooney; Tunui Jorgenson; Patrick Kosmas, Oscar Tentij, Athan Tragotsalos and Dimitri Vallas, with their baggy white cap. 

I would also like to remind our families about the Rev Bill Crews Foundation (formerly the Exodus Foundation) Christmas Drive.  With many families and individuals experiencing the hardships of extended lockdown of the past two years, our generosity is needed more than ever.

Please donate what you can to the Christmas Drive to spread good cheer and community spirit.  In line with covid-safe practices, please ask your sons to take your donations of non-perishable foods and gifts to Founders reception and put them under our Christmas tree. If you choose to wrap your gift, please attach a card, and specify what age and gender the gift is suitable for.

Finally, as we head into the last weeks of term, an update of some important information.

Year 9 and 11 prize winners will be published on Friday 26 November. As is tradition, they will be displayed on a noticeboard outside the Nesbitt building from recess.  Year 7, 8 and 10 prize winners will be announced on Tuesday 30 November and again be displayed from recess. Year 12 2021 prize winners have been contacted directly.

Thursday 2 December is Valedictory Day and will include presentations to our Year 12 2021 prize winners.  Boys in years 7 – 11 will attend normal classes from Period 1 until lunchtime. The Valedictory service is 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. Year 12 parents are invited to attend this outdoor event and will need to show proof of vaccination or a contraindication certificate at the entry gates.

The Stanmore Prize Giving for Years 7 – 11 will be held on Monday 6 December. Again, boys will attend normal classes for Period 1 until lunchtime. Prize Giving is 1.30pm for a 1.45pm start. If your son is receiving a prize, he should wear full blazer uniform, with polished shoes, be clean shaven and sport a respectable hair style.  Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Parents are invited to attend this outdoor event and will need to show proof of vaccination or a contraindication certificate at the entry gates.

As you can see there is a lot happening between now and the end of term – it’s a great way to end the year.

Enjoy your weekend.