In an age of hyper-connectivity, the power and art of conversations is being lost. At times, they can be a process to clarify your own thinking, they can present an opportunity to be educated, they can be a creative spark that changes your whole life or they can powerfully give someone a voice. Conversations are a great place to think dialectically and to practise empathy. Over the last fortnight, the Year 9 cohort have been busily engaging in conversations with the women in their lives as part of our Virile Agitur Man campaign. Much of what happens in life can speed by us, and we just end up following those who have gone before us; almost sheep-like. Whilst this does not always mean that what our predecessors have done before is bad, it does make sense at times, to stop, think, evaluate and consider your steps before moving forward. The motive for us to get our boys talking to the women in their lives is to do just this: ask questions, listen, empathise, validate and then evaluate. 

In Year Meeting this week, Mr Openshaw had the opportunity to share his experience of speaking to the women in his life, namely: Mama Openshaw; his wife extraordinaire; friend, colleague, and the one-and-only Ms Yuan. There were some really insightful views expressed from these women, representing a variety of generations and parts of the community. We would like to express our gratitude to the three women for being willing to share their views in the public domain and to Mr Openshaw for modelling the interview process so thoughtfully. 

We are heading into the 'meaty' part of the third term, as we start to hit Assessments, project hand-ins and the last few rounds of the CAS Winter Sports season. I encourage each boy to ensure he is on top of his weekly schedule; ensuring he is managing his time well and making sufficient time to eat, study, exercise, socialise and rest appropriately. Your son has an experienced, caring and ready-to-help Mentor, so please do feel free to reach out to your son’s Mentor if there is anything we can do to support your son in getting the balance right in the aforementioned things.

Craig Milligan

This week has seen our cohort tackle a couple of in-class assessment tasks and whilst it was a busy one for the boys it was great to speak to some of them after the assessments and check how they felt they went. There were a range of answers obviously but overall they have all given it their best and are now eagerly awaiting for their results. I hope the boys take the time this weekend to relax and enjoy some quality time with family and friends.

Summer Sport Choices

Just a reminder that information regarding summer sport choices has been emailed to all boys. Please take the time to discuss the options with your son this weekend and if you haven't already done so please submit your choice no later Friday 14 August. Should you required further information please contact our Sports office via this email. 

Face Mask

Our Uniform Shop will be having washable reusable Face Mask in French Navy made from three layer cotton with filter pocket available soon for purchase. They will be available in standard and large size for $12.50. This product will be available for pre-order with an expected delivery to be in Weeks 5-17 August. Please call the Uniform Shop 9487 0191 or order via Flexischools.

Absence Notification

Thank you to all parents this week that have remembered to include the nature of the medical condition their son are suffering from in the comment section of the Absentee Notification on Parent Lounge when selecting Illness/Medical. Should your son be suffering from any of the symptoms of COVID-19, please follow the government advice regarding getting tested and keep your son at home.

CRU Newsletter

Rev Tim invites you to read their Weeks 1-3 CRU newsletter, put together by Jimmy Wang (Y11), which is available to view by clicking here.  

Finally, I would like to congratulate Luke Berlee who has completed his Bronze Duke of Ed award. He has already registered for his Silver award and has his journeys planned for September. Well done Luke, on accomplishing your Bronze award in such a fast time and we look forward to presenting you with your badge and award as soon as we receive it.

Have a lovely weekend.

Crystel Hodgson, Tel: 9119 0881

Friday 25 September

Term 3 Concludes

At this week's Year Meeting the students below were awarded the Excellent Demonstration of Knox Values and Protocols. Congratulations gents on this achievement.

Congratulations to the students listed below who were awarded the Application in Demonstrating the Knox Values and Learner Protocols. Congratulations gents and keep up the great work.

This weekend the inaugural Indigenous Round will be taking place against Waverley College. This morning, the 1sts teams for Volleyball, Tennis, Squash, AFL, Football and Rugby participated in a smoking ceremony led by Uncle Waylon Boney where they were presented with their jerseys.