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ShoreReports
JULY 2018
Headmaster’s Report
It is important that we think
positively about men, speak
positively and have high expectations
for them, just as we have for women.
Dr Timothy Wright
Masculinity
It was with a lot of fresh ideas and renewed thinking that I by others in terms of shallow stereotypes. In other words there
returned from Sabbatical at the beginning of June. I think it is a healthy masculinity, and that is what we hope to aim at
is one of the great opportunities for learning which I have. here at Shore.
Sabbatical gives me an opportunity to think and to view Shore It is important that we think positively about men, speak
from a more global perspective. It is absolutely essential for positively and have high expectations for them, just as we have
us at Shore to never rest on our laurels but always to explore for women. Some hard line articles I have read have really
ways in which we can improve what we do and how we do it. set agendas which would push men aside, and that will not
I visited four Schools, attended two conferences, hosted two be useful, helpful or successful. Strong societies need high
functions, met with Harvard academic colleagues from the functioning men and women and children need to be raised
Harvard Graduate School of education and did a lot of reading. in homes where they are nurtured by their parents, irrespective
Part of the reflection time was spent in thinking about of gender.
masculinity and talking with young men, Headmasters and Some of the historic ritualised interactions between men and
other staff whilst I was away. Many of the young men, and women, sometimes seen as outdated courtesies, were in
young men at Shore as well, found it difficult to answer the fact ways of regulating the most instantly apparent difference
question What is good about being a man? Tim Winton, between men and women: on average men are more physically
Australian author, published an article here which I read powerful than women. This is a biological feature which
whilst on leave. The phrase “Toxic Masculinity” was used in appears in many mammals. Standing for women, stepping
the article, addressing male attitudes towards women and back for women and the like were means of reminding oneself
girls revealed in conversations he overheard in the surf and and signalling to others that the male should exhibit what the
elsewhere. The men used language that demeaned, objectified King James Bible called “meekness”. Four hundred years ago
and ridiculed women. Winton linked this to some of the other this word meant controlled and regulated power, not weakness
appalling behaviours we have seen from SOME men and widely and timidity. Jim Hawkins, Headmaster of Harrow, commented
discussed: sexual harassment/assault, domestic violence and that this was the essential feature of Christ’s manliness and
a crass vulgarity often directed at women. Toxic masculinity probably needs rediscovery. Christ in his meekness focused
has become a phrase much used. on “the other”; he set aside his interests for those entrusted
You will notice the capitalised word in the previous paragraph. to him, the weak, the marginalised and the despised.
It is always a fallacy, if not dangerous, to blanket any group of We need to able to restate these ideals. Real men are not
people with a broad description that quickly stereotypes every violent, drunken, aggressive and sexist; they are people who
member of that group. I do think there have been cultural can live, love, work, nurture and be responsible for the benefit
shifts that have lifted some behavioural taboos and I think that of others.
is linked to some of the perceived increase in problems, and
there is no doubt that the epidemic of substance abuse, male
unemployment/under-employment and lower and later rates of
relationship commitments (either in marriage or long-term de
facto relationships) have links to these issues. But there are
many men who engage in absolutely respectful, constructive
nurturing and loving relationships as well. Men who contribute
to the greater good and live with the best interests of others in Dr Timothy Wright
mind. Men who do not define themselves and are not defined Headmaster
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Contents
From the Headmaster 2 Pastoral Care 21
Masculinity ‘Step Up’ Camp Report
Archibald 3 Sport @ Shore 22
JAMIE PREISZ (2008) WINS Packing Room Prize Wingham Results
Archibald Packing
Shore boys awarded ARU
Polished Pennies 4 Refereeing Scholarship
2018 Shore GPS Rugby
Room Prize
Sub-Prefects 2018 5 Representatives
Third Batch
Sub-Prefect Induction Staff @ Shore 24
The coveted Archibald Packing Room Prize was won this year Charity Football Game
by Jamie Preisz (2008), for his portrait of Jimmy Barnes. Shabbots 2018 5 Pre-Service Teachers
However, it has been a journey of hard work and the discovery Shadow a Student
of his talents that has led him to this point. Play Matters 5
Archives @ Shore 25
Michelle Arnott, who taught Jamie at Shore recalls: “Jamie was Happenings @ Shore 6 Shore Old Boys War Service
a devoted art student and brought sustained application and Gold Duke of Edinburgh
innovation to his art making. He was sensitive to art traditions Science and Engineering Preparatory
while engaging thoroughly with the contemporary art world. He challenge School @ Shore 26
was a gentle and good humoured student who worked well in Da Vinci Decathlon Early Learning Centre
the shared senior studio space.” STEM success Kindergarten to Year 2
After completing his HSC at Shore in 2008, Jamie was unsure Year 7 PBL Poetry Evening Years 3 to 6
what path to take in life. His brother suggested he go to UNSW Year 8 Poetry Immersion Week
College of Fine Art (now known as UNSW Art & Design), and Shore Parents’
Year 9 Writers-in-Residence
he graduated securing a Scholarship to the Billy Blue College Association 28
Programme
of Design where he went on to develop his skills as a Graphic Year 10 Japanese excursion The Shore Foundation 29
Designer creating story boards for movies. Year 11 Japanese excursion Shore Physical Education
Outside of work, Jamie continued his love of painting Year 12 PDHPE students Centre (SPEC) – UPDATE
and started to get a name for himself, selling his work Fundraiser in Hong Kong
through galleries. Music @ Shore 12 All Sports Lunch
Instrumental and Choral Grandparents’ Morning Tea
During a 2014 residency in Paris at Espace Quinze Quinze, Concert 2018
Jamie, age 23, started to believe he could make a living Thank you lunch
Music Awards
from oil painting and delved further into the genre of Year group cocktail parties
Scholars’ Recital 2018 at Graythwaite
Contemporary Realism. Concert Band Camp
New Foundation Director
After relocating back to Sydney and establishing a studio in Sydney Eisteddfod
EOFY Thank You
Annandale, Jamie was inspired to paint Jimmy Barnes. He Annual Giving
commented: “He’s not just a rock musician, he’s part of the Drama @ Shore 16
Intermediate Theatresports Donated crests
cultural fabric of Australia. He’s iconic.”
Senior Theatresports
“I got the initial inspiration for the painting from Jimmy’s book, The Lion, the Witch Shore Old Boys’ Union 33
as his dad was a prize-fighting boxer in Glasgow. Reading and the Wardrobe The Old Boys’ Union Report
Jimmy’s book I realised he’s fought for everything that he’s Oliver Twist Reunions and Events
ever had.” Jamie said. The painting took 9 weeks to complete. Year 11 Student Directed Play In the News
Careers Expo
The opening night of the Archies was a memorable night
for Jamie; the realisation of a life-long dream. He was Shore Chess 20 GPS Gold Challenge
accompanied by his Grandma, Dorothy Cutler, who was the
original source of his inspiration, having taken him every year
to the exhibition since he can remember.
Jamie plans to return to Shore in the near future to share his
experience and wisdom with the School’s current Visual Arts
students. Head of Visual Arts, Tim Pigott commented: “It’s
fantastic when Old Boys return to the School to inspire the
current students. We’re looking forward to welcoming Jamie
COVER STORY
back in the near future to congratulate him and have him
share his inspiration for the Jimmy Barnes painting”. Instrumental
Background and Choral
The Packing Room Prize represents the “layperson’s” point Concert
of view and has been awarded annually since 1991 by the
gallery’s head packer. 7 June 2018
The Art Gallery of NSW, Archibald Exhibition currently displays See feature article for
the Jimmy Barnes portrait and is open until 9 September. further details page 12.
SHORE REPORTS | 3
“Greater love hath
no man, than this,
that he lay down his
life for his friend.”
Polished Pennies
Few things move and capture the heart of the Shore
community as does the Polished Pennies Service held in the
first week of Term 2. A long standing member of the Staff, the
late James Lee Pulling, lost a son during the First World War
and in 1932 he instituted a practice of polishing a penny to
commemorate at or near ANZAC Day those who laid down their
lives and made the supreme sacrifice. The funds raised would
go to maintaining the brass plaques in the Chapel whose lives
are to be perpetually remembered.
This year, The Reverend Darren E Hindle Chaplain, RAN was
invited to speak at the service which marked the 103rd
anniversary of ANZAC landings at Gallipoli. He retold the
moving story of the young Jim Martin who served at Gallipoli in
the 21st Battalion. Disaster struck even before he arrived at
Gallipoli, with Jim having to jump ship and spend four hours in
choppy seas after his ship was torpedoed. Despite being sick
from the dunking, he arrived six days later at a stony beach
known as Anzac Cove just before midnight of 8 September
1915. The sickness, poor food and stress of Gallipoli took its
toll, and Jim died 25 October 1915.
Jim Martin was only 14 years of age when he died. He was our
youngest Anzac.
Darren said “on Anzac day we do not celebrate or glorify war.
Instead Anzac day is about remembering those Australians
who served, many of whom lost their lives and made the
ultimate sacrifice so that we might know the freedom that we
enjoy today.”
This sentiment was well captured by a phrase sent to
Jim’s mum, “he made the greatest and noblest of sacrifices
for his country.”
The significance of this was not lost on Jesus. In John 15:13,
part of the Polished Pennies reading, Jesus said these words,
“Greater love hath no man, than this, that he lay down his
life for his friend.” Darren concluded by reminding us that
it was while we were God’s enemies, that Jesus made the
greatest and noblest of sacrifices by laying down his life for
us to “make us his friends and give an abundant and eternal
freedom, which is beyond describing”.
LEST WE FORGET.
Reverend Paul Dudley
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Sub-Prefects 2018
Third Batch Sub-Prefect Induction
– WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 2018
On Wednesday 16 May, the Third Batch of Sub-Prefects was inducted in the School Chapel.
L to R: Mr RA Morrison (Acting Headmaster), Max Gordon, Jeremy Denniss, Ryan Seeto, Max Macdonald, Sam Broadley, Nick Hill, Tom Bloore,
Jack Cowan, Harry Zheng, Rev PC Dudley (Chaplain)
Play
Matters
“The desire to play
is fundamentally
the desire to be”
JEAN-PAUL SATRE
Think back to when you were a child at school. I wonder if
some of your favourite memories were the times during the day
when you were free to express yourself through play. Academic
research points clearly towards the many cognitive benefits
of play and the positive impact it has on how we learn. The
research suggests that by providing regular opportunities for
Shabbots
free play we allow children to build on their problem solving
techniques alongside their language and memory skills. Best
WHO AM I ? of all – it is innately enjoyable and engaging.
2018 Shore staff across all three campuses have been thinking
about the importance of allowing our girls and boys the freedom
On the June Long Weekend, 75 students from Shore and to immerse themselves in ‘play clubs’ during lunchtimes (we
Abottsleigh travelled to Galston Gorge to ponder the question, call them clubs but anyone can join!). We understand that not
“Who Am I?” The senior students from both schools organised everyone always wants to engage in a playground context and
a great platform for Dave Hanbury’s talks, picking up ideas sometimes you aren’t in the mood for quiet reading in the
from Psalm 139 to understand that (i) God Knows Your Heart, library. As a result, we now run lunchtime activity groups on
(ii) God Knows Your False Identity, (iii) God Knows Your Real each of our campuses because regardless of how old you are,
Identity and (iv) God Knows Your Purpose. everyone enjoys play – how that play looks differs according to
our age and need, but the desire to play remains.
This was a great chance for Christian kids and those exploring
the faith to dig deep and find some satisfying answers. In K-2 at Northbridge, this involves a nominated space with
For many who were strangers on the Friday night, by Sunday a variety of game-based activities in our outdoor play space,
after the bonds of friendship had grown strong and there which proves very popular. In North Sydney our Year 3 to 6
have already been some post-Shabbots gatherings to continue Prep boys have the opportunity to build, draw, create, play
that fellowship. games or simply relax during their lunch time. A new initiative
this term is at our Year 7 to 12 campus. Here boys are invited
The theme song of Murder on the Dancefloor ran thought the to come to a lunch time ‘Tinker’ space, where visitors can join
Saturday night murder-mystery game, which was awesome. in with board games, tinker with electronic gear, read graphic
Ben Warburton’s final reflection was poignant: “When I was in novels or just chat with friends. All three ‘play’ options have
the junior years, I didn’t go to Shabbot’s because I thought it proven to be highly popular and provide another alternative to
was probably pretty lame. That is one of my biggest regrets at the busy playground context.
school because these last two Shabbots camps have been two Cate Fryda
of the best weekends of my life.” Director of Inclusion
SHORE REPORTS | 5
Happenings @ Shore
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
On Tuesday 29 May, students from last year, Matthew Hall
from Eldershaw House and Angelino Fiori from Mathers House,
were awarded their Gold Duke of Edinburgh
at St Stephen’s Uniting Church Sydney.
Governor Hurley spoke to the awardees congratulate each other and to share is a personal challenge and not a
about the significance of self-service, their wide range of experiences which competition against others; it pushes
working with different communities and they had achieved for the Gold Duke young people to their personal limits
leadership. He stressed the importance of Edinburgh. and recognises their achievements.
of leading by example and taking the The Duke of Edinburgh’s International The Award is comprised of three levels,
initiative to lead when times are difficult. Award is available to all 14 to 24 year Bronze, Silver and Gold, and four
Afterwards, Governor Hurley invited olds and is the world’s leading youth sections. Participants complete all
the awardees, family members and achievement award. It equips young four sections at each level in order to
representatives to attend a reception people for life regardless of their achieve their Award.
at Government House. This was an background, culture, physical ability,
important gathering for everyone to skills and interests. Doing the Award Sharan King
Science and Engineering challenge
Each year 32 of our top Year 10 Science
students compete in the Science and
Engineering Challenge. The competition
involves a day of engineering problems
with students from eight schools vying
to produce the best outcomes.
The challenges range from designing
electricity networks to supply regional
towns and cities to building bionic
hands to carry out simple tasks and
communicate sign language.
After many years of near success with
Shore finishing second five years in
a row, the 2017 group finally broke
through to win their day and progress to
the State final. The 2018 Year 10 have
successfully defended their honour by
winning their day by a handsome margin
and also progressing to the State
final. They will compete at Newcastle
University in August with the possibility
of being selected to represent NSW in
the National Final in November.
Above:
Year 10 students,
James McArdle,
Tom Gordon, Eric Nam
and Ben Sinclair
After many years of ready to test
their bionic hand.
near success with Shore
finishing second five
Right:
The Year 10 Science and
Engineering Challenge
years in a row, the 2017 team with their award.
group finally broke
through to win.
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L to R: Mr Liddell, David Xie, Ryan Wang, Nathan Zhou, Oscar Setchell, Julian Teh, Oscar Deane, Alex Murray, Ollie Withington, Mr Whitehouse
Success at Da Vinci Decathlon
Each year, Knox Grammar hosts a Da Vinci Decathlon where It is pleasing to report that our Year 8 team placed 1st in
talented students in Years 7, 8 and 9 across the state meet the Engineering challenge and 2nd in the General Knowledge
to undertake challenging tasks across ten areas: Engineering, challenge. Each team member received a certificate.
Mathematics and Chess, Code Breaking, Art and Poetry,
Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography YEAR OVERALL RANK SECTIONS POSITION
and General Knowledge. Many students attending are from
selective schools. 7 Equal 5th Cartography 2nd
English 3rd
Our Head of Mathematics, Mr Mark Liddell, accompanied Mathematics 5th
a team of eight Year 7 boys and a team of eight Year 8 boys General Knowledge 8th
on Tuesday 22 May. Gilmour Housemaster, Mr Robert Gulson,
Ideation 9th
accompanied a team of eight Year 9 boys on Wednesday
23 May. 8 5th Engineering 1st
General Knowledge 2nd
Teams Science 5th
Year 7 George Chen, Steven Ilin, Ben Powell, Aaron Rucinski, Mathematics equal 6th
Ethan Tan, Thomas Wait, Sam Wensley and Patrick Zhang.
Year 8 Oscar Deane, Alex Murray, Oscar Setchell, Julian Teh, 9 10th General Knowledge 4th
Code Breaking 5th
Ryan Wang, Ollie Withington, David Xie and Nathan Zhou.
Cartography 6th
Year 9 Thomas Burge, Bryson Constable, Jordan Huang,
Matthew Leijer, Daniel Ryan, Kevin Shen, Nathan Spencer Mathematics 7th
and Evan Xu.
Each team worked well with the challenges presented to them David Whitehouse
and I commend them on their efforts. Director of Studies
STEM
success
Matthew Hall (17) is the recipient of a
University of Sydney Scholar’s Award
for his combined Bachelor of Science
(Health)/ Master of Nursing degree.
This is particularly noteworthy in two
regards: a nationwide shortage of males
entering nursing and of students entering
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) tertiary courses. We
wish Matthew success in his studies and
future career.
David Whitehouse
Director of Studies
SHORE REPORTS | 7
Happenings @ Shore
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Year 7 PBL Poetry Evening
This semester, Year 7 students studied an introductory unit on poetry.
In this unit, student learning was driven by the following question:
‘How can poetry become meaningful for the Shore School community?’
The English Department have been developing a valuable via the established school culture of thinking and
tradition whereby we cultivate and contribute to a culture of creative expression.
appreciating creativity through public exhibition. To this effect, As teachers who are nurturing young poets and authors, we
we invited all Year 7 boys and their families to campus to view were not looking for the perfect piece of work at the Poetry
their son’s poetry compositions. Evening. We were reflecting on the imperfect work that shows
Rather than solely analysing poetry and have them graded by a the worth of what we value as a school: experimentation,
teacher in isolation, our Year 7 students were required to have developing empathy, growing as a writer and sharing these
their poetry on display for hundreds of people in the Shore experiences as a community.
community to view, appreciate and value the ideas presented. We certainly hope students and their families enjoyed the
Engaging our students in rich experiences of collaboration, first step in their journey of creative and critical expression
conversation, debate, appreciation and passion, will offer at Shore.
them opportunities to reflect and thereby grow confidence
through poetic expression. This develops a complex capacity Mr Carmelo Aragone
to become creative thinkers who are also critical of their work Master Assisting English
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY PARTNERSHIP
Year 8 Poetry Immersion Week
As part of the USYD-Shore English partnership initiative, Year 8 English students were involved in
the inaugural Poetry Immersion Week from 12 to 19 June.
Shore’s guest resident poet, internationally acclaimed
Slam Poetry superstar, Miles Merrill, took the students for Awards
workshops involving demonstrations and insider tips on Best group performances
composition and performance.
n Rishad Cook-Sabatino, Nick Kelly, Tom Lucas,
Having studied a unit on ‘The Outsider’ this term in English, Dougal Payne and Harry Scambler.
they went with the same theme and developed collaborative
performance poetry pieces about homelessness, refugees, n Toby Brandon-Cooper, James de Kock and
bullying, cultural clash and a range of other ‘Outsider’ topics. Mesake Taulawakeiaho.
The Immersion experience culminated in a Poetry Slam
Competition on 19 June, where each group performed live Best films
on stage or played a filmed version of their poem. Miles was n John Kenny, Kwan Berner, George Chapman and
there to MC and judge on the day and was impressed with Jeremy Warburton.
the quality and creativity of the students and their ability to n William Wulff, Hamish Moynihan, Luke Harrison and
perform polished pieces in front of a large audience. Will Conick.
Stand-out solo performances
came from Mesake Taulawakeiaho and Bijaan Utteridge.
Honourable mentions
went to Arthur Lockyer, Alec Carter, Lachie Malcolm and
Sam Brasher.
Overall, this experience has engaged the empathy of Year 8
students, developed their collaborative skills, and given them
more confidence as performers on stage.
We look forward to another great Shore Poetry Slam in 2019!
Ms Penny Horsley
Master Assisting English
USYD Partnership and Competitions
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Year 9 Writers-in-Residence Programme
As part of the English Department’s partnership with the University of Sydney Year 9 English
students have been involved in immersion workshops and presentations with Belinda Murrell
and Tim Harris.
These internationally acclaimed authors have been working
with students to develop high quality narratives with living
characters, atmospheric settings, and moments of revelation
and catharsis.
The students have responded with enthusiasm to Belinda and
Tim, and are integrating the authors’ professional advice into
their current creative writing projects as part of the ‘Stories
Worth Telling’ unit of study. The boys are required to tell the
story of a significant experience that occurred in the life of
someone they know. Their narratives will focus on representing
the ways in which this person was affected by this experience.
We look forward to seeing the final products!
Ms Penny Horsley
Master Assisting English
USYD Partnership and Competitions
EXCURSION
Year 10 Japanese excursion
11 boys of the Year 10 Japanese class joined Wenona at the Tanken Centre in Kirrawee.
The language centre was decorated to traditional Japanese interviews after meeting our quirky hosts. We played a number
theme and gave us an insight into Japanese culture. Common of Japanese themed games that involved all of our Japanese
Japanese practices stood out as foreign to students as they speaking skills from Year 8 to Year 10. We were asked familiar
learnt how to follow them. Upon entering, we took off our yet challenging questions that had to be answered in time
school shoes and put on slippers which we wore for the rest and fluently to win points for our team. Finally, we played a
of the excursion. We sat on traditional ‘tatami mats’ where we Japanese take on Pictionary in which we were tested on the
ate and played games at our tables. We ate Obento lunches Katakana alphabet. Overall it was a really great excursion.
in the garden which restricted walking on culturally significant It provided a really accurate look into Japanese culture
parts. We were involved in a number of group and individual and enhanced our interactive language skills. It was also
games from interviews to game shows such as Pictionary. interesting to practise Japanese with another Japanese class.
Students introduced one another in one on one Japanese L I Meakes
SHORE REPORTS | 9
Happenings @ Shore
EXCURSION
Year 11 Japanese excursion
先週の木曜日に学校のえんそくに行ってきま
先週の木曜日に学校のえんそくに行ってきま
先週の木曜日に学校のえんそくに行ってきま
した。たんけんセンターはとてもでんとうて
先週の木曜日に学校のえんそくに行ってきま
した。たんけんセンターはとてもでんとうて
先週の木曜日に学校のえんそくに行ってきま
した。たんけんセンターはとてもでんとうて
きでした。たたみのへややげんかんやでんと
した。たんけんセンターはとてもでんとうて
きでした。たたみのへややげんかんやでんと
した。たんけんセンターはとてもでんとうて
きでした。たたみのへややげんかんやでんと
うてきなにわなどがありました。 たんけん
It was a most
enjoyable and
きでした。たたみのへややげんかんやでんと
うてきなにわなどがありました。 たんけん
きでした。たたみのへややげんかんやでんと
うてきなにわなどがありました。 たんけん
センターに入る前にげんかんでくつをぬぎま
うてきなにわなどがありました。 たんけん
センターに入る前にげんかんでくつをぬぎま
valuable day.
うてきなにわなどがありました。 たんけん
センターに入る前にげんかんでくつをぬぎま
した。
センターに入る前にげんかんでくつをぬぎま
した。
センターに入る前にげんかんでくつをぬぎま
した。
した。
ロースヴィルカレージとシドニー女子高校の
した。 We went on an excursion last Thursday. The Tanken Centre
ロースヴィルカレージとシドニー女子高校の
ロースヴィルカレージとシドニー女子高校の
学生もきました。かれらはとてもやさしくて
ロースヴィルカレージとシドニー女子高校の was a traditional Japanese building with tatami floors, an
学生もきました。かれらはとてもやさしくて entrance foyer and a traditional garden. Before entering we
ロースヴィルカレージとシドニー女子高校の
学生もきました。かれらはとてもやさしくて
まじめでした。みんな日本語がとくいでした。
学生もきました。かれらはとてもやさしくて
まじめでした。みんな日本語がとくいでした。 removed our shoes.
学生もきました。かれらはとてもやさしくて
まじめでした。みんな日本語がとくいでした。
まじめでした。みんな日本語がとくいでした。 Students from Roseville College and Sydney’s Girls’ High
まじめでした。みんな日本語がとくいでした。 School were also there. They were very nice but worked hard.
ひるごはんにおべんとうを食べました。ごは
ひるごはんにおべんとうを食べました。ごは Their Japanese was great.
ひるごはんにおべんとうを食べました。ごは
んやチキンからあげやたまごなどを食べまし
ひるごはんにおべんとうを食べました。ごは
んやチキンからあげやたまごなどを食べまし We had a bento for lunch with chicken karaage, rice and egg.
ひるごはんにおべんとうを食べました。ごは
んやチキンからあげやたまごなどを食べまし
た。すごくおいしかったです。
んやチキンからあげやたまごなどを食べまし It was delicious.
た。すごくおいしかったです。
んやチキンからあげやたまごなどを食べまし
た。すごくおいしかったです。
た。すごくおいしかったです。 We did lots of HSC speaking practice. We were a bit nervous
HSC のスピーキングのれんしゅうを but learnt lots. It was a most enjoyable and valuable day.
た。すごくおいしかったです。
それから
それから HSC のスピーキングのれんしゅうを
それから HSC
それから HSC のスピーキングのれんしゅうを
しました。私たちはちょっとどきどきしまし
のスピーキングのれんしゅうを
しました。私たちはちょっとどきどきしまし Cooper Mills
HSC
しました。私たちはちょっとどきどきしまし
それから のスピーキングのれんしゅうを
たがたくさんならいました。
しました。私たちはちょっとどきどきしまし
Year 11
たがたくさんならいました。
しました。私たちはちょっとどきどきしまし
たがたくさんならいました。
たがたくさんならいました。
たんけんセンターのえんそくはとてもたのし
たがたくさんならいました。
たんけんセンターのえんそくはとてもたのし
たんけんセンターのえんそくはとてもたのし
くて、ゆうえきでした。
たんけんセンターのえんそくはとてもたのし
くて、ゆうえきでした。
たんけんセンターのえんそくはとてもたのし
くて、ゆうえきでした。
くて、ゆうえきでした。
くて、ゆうえきでした。
10 | SHORE REPORTSSYDNEY ACADEMY OF SPORT
Year 12 PDHPE students
Year 12 PDHPE students travelled to the
Sydney Academy of Sport at Narrabeen.
The focus of the day was to refine students’ understanding
of content undertaken in the PDHPE Core 2 Strand Factors
Affecting Performance. The boys gained valuable insights into
many facets of exercise science, physiology, training principles
as well as experiencing the life of an elite professional athlete.
A highlight of the day was Rory Stanton and Josh Farr-
Jones who both volunteered to undertake VO2max testing
and lactate analysis. Surrounded by a team of exercise
physiologists, the boys undertook a 30 minute incremental
test on a treadmill, pausing briefly every two minutes for
lactate analysis via a blood sample taken from the ear and
an RPE (rating of perceived exertion) score. Both boys ran
to exhaustion and provided the rest of the group with some
excellent data for discussion later in the afternoon. Over
lunch, the boys were also able to observe a contact session
undertaken by the Many Sea Eagles Rugby League first grade
squad under the direction of Head Coach Trent Barrett.
Special thanks to the exercise scientists at the Sydney
Academy of Sport who gave up their time and expertise to
provide lectures and conduct a range of tests on Shore’s
students, as well as Mr Lees, Mr Wallace and Mr Shrosbree for
organising the excursion.
Mr GC Shrosbree
Head of PDHPE
SHORE REPORTS | 11Music @ Shore
Instrumental and Choral Concert 2018
The Instrumental and Choral Concert was held in the Smith
Auditorium on Thursday evening, 7 June at 7.00pm. The Senior
String Ensemble opened the concert playing the famous
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, First movement by J S Bach.
The soloists included M C Lau (violin), M Huang and
K Y S Ng (flute). Mr Anthony Pasquill accompanied on
harpsichord and Miss Alex Wentzel had worked hard with this
ensemble during the semester. B C E Warburton, Captain
of Music 2018 compered the concert and introduced the
Guitar Ensemble which was directed by Miss Biljana Mitrovic.
The Intermediate String Ensemble then gave an impressive
performance of ‘Molto Mambo’ by Loreta Finn which was
exciting to witness so many Year 7 students being involved.
Both the ForeShore ensemble and the Senior Quartet gave
very accomplished performances of works by Cohen arr.
J W Griffiths and Borodin. Three Year 12 Music Extension
students performed solo, M E Owen (violin), M S C Macdonald
(voice) and J Kim (viola). All three students were accompanied
by Ms Belinda McGlynn and they presented repertoire
especially chosen to highlight their skills. To conclude the
concert the Symphony Orchestra played the famous Smetana
piece, ‘The Moldau No 2 of My Fatherland’ conducted by
Miss Alex Wentzel. It was a very well received concert and the
standard of playing was exceptional. Thanks to all the Music
staff and Music Tutors for their ongoing support of the boys
for this concert.
Miss Alex A Wentzel
12 | SHORE REPORTSMusic Awards
The annual Music Awards were again part of the Shore Music
calendar. All students from Years 7 to 12 were encouraged
to either sign up to play a solo piece or as an ensemble for
the adjudicator, Mr Devendran Gopalasamy. The auditions
occurred during the final weeks of Term 1 and numerous boys
hovered around the Performing Arts office to diligently sign
up for a specific time to perform. The driving aim was to gain
experience in performing, to learn from the points that are
raised in the adjudication report, to earn a point or two for
your House and hopefully be chosen to perform in front of your
peers at a combined House concert in the Smith Auditorium.
There were different stages of House points to be achieved
either by gaining Bronze, Diamond or Gold awards where
certificates and trophies were presented to the students.
Six concerts were held, both Junior (Years 7 to 9) and Senior
(Years 10 to 12) during House Tutor time in the Smith
Auditorium. All concerts had a variety of music genres and
instruments played such as acoustic guitar, electric guitar,
voice, alto saxophone, French horn, trumpet, piano, violin and
drums. We very much appreciated the efforts of Ms Belinda
McGlynn and Mrs Margaret Orchard who accompanied many
of the students and Mr Warwick Payne who sang and played
guitar to support a student.
Miss Alex A Wentzel
Scholars’ Recital 2018
The Music Scholars’ Recital was held on Polonaise de concert respectively. For our Year
Wednesday 16 May in the School Chapel and 12 scholars, organist Andrew Young and Violist
the Orchestra Recital Room. It was wonderful to Joshua Kim, this was their last recital. The
have a representative from the Merewether family scholar’s performance skills and understanding
present who continue their support of the Music of Music support both our curriculum and our
programme by providing a Music scholarship co-curricular programmes and we thank our
in memory of Mr Richard Merewether. Also in Year 12’s for their contribution. All the scholars
attendance was Mr David Mason-Jones who is performed extremely well and the Music
the Executive Director of the Shore Foundation. Department is very grateful for all the support
The Shore Foundation provides two music given to the Scholarship programme.
scholarships, the RAI Grant Scholarship and the If you would like to support Music through the
Shore Foundation Organ Scholarship. Scholarship Programme, please contact
We welcomed two new scholars in 2018, oboist Mr David Mason-Jones either by email
Eric Yoo and cellist Tim Wong who performed dmasonjones@shore.nsw.edu.au or phone him
Schumann’s Romance No. 1 and Dopper’s directly on (02) 9956 1179.
Ms Kim I Barber
SHORE REPORTS | 13Music @ Shore
Concert Band Camp
The 2018 Concert Band Camp was held on the 26 and
27 February at the Naamaroo Conference Centre in the
Lane Cove National Park, a peaceful setting, surrounded by
nature, where the boys could focus on their learning. The
camp provided a very productive environment for both Concert
Bands, preparing a selection of new repertoire and laying
the foundations for the Band Concert at the end of Term 2.
It was also an opportunity to take some time to re-establish
some good playing habits, and practice the basics of balance,
intonation and musical phrasing.
Our guest Conductor for the camp was Mr Stephen Williams.
Mr Williams is considered to be one of Australia’s most
versatile conductors, distinguishing himself with an impressive
record of achievement in a variety of musical settings. In
addition to conducting most of the orchestras for Symphony
Services International, he has conducted, recorded and
Concert Band II
Concert Band II worked on a selection of five pieces from
toured with many of Australia’s finest symphonic bands and
Marches to Movie themes. James Swearingen’s Dedication,
jazz ensembles. In 2014 Mr Williams was the recipient of the
March and Celebration explores changes in mood and features
Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association’s highest
lush harmonies and some interesting changes of meter. Also
honour, the Citation of Excellence.
by James Swearingen, Hymn for a Child was dedicated to the
We had some excellent instrumental tutors at the camp this composer’s daughter Hannah, and is based on the Hymn tune
year to help the boys improve their technique and also to of Jesus Loves Me. Bellefonte Overture by Robert Sheldon aims
learn the Band repertoire. These included Mr James Greening to capture the spirit and grandeur of the Pennsylvanian Village
(lower Brass), Mr. Nathan Milliner (Trumpets), Ms Sally Lucas after which it was named. The theme from The Great Escape
(Clarinets), Ms. Jane Bishop (Flutes and Oboes) Mr. Richard is a lively and memorable march that will leave audiences
Percival (Saxophones), and Mr. Toby Hall (Percussion). In whistling the main tunes as they leave the auditorium. Finally,
addition to these tutors were Mrs Mandy King who assisted a favourite of the boys in the Band is a medley of themes from
with Concert Band II and provided some additional Brass the ever-popular Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
tutoring, and Dr Naomi Riddle who directed a percussion
ensemble as an extension group for the large percussion Auditions
section of Concert Band II. During the camp there were a large number of boys who
auditioned to join Concert Band I. Making the transition this
Concert Band I year were Evan Xu (clarinet), Luke Herron, Cameron Nott,
Concert Band I focused their efforts on two very exciting and Andrew O’Shea, (trumpet), Sam Hodgson, Nathan Spencer,
challenging works that they began working on this year. The Chapman Tanner (trombone), Harry Townley (euphonium), Ben
first piece was Mekong! by Robert W Smith. This atmospheric Cody-Osborne (tuba), Thomas Bessell, Lachlan Buchanan-
piece is based on the American involvement in the Vietnam Reeks, Sam Brasher, Oliver Petty, and Finn Kennedy
War in Southeast Asia. The piece commences with the sounds (percussion). Congratulations go to these boys who have
of the river and we imagine a young Vietnamese child playing worked very hard and proven themselves as leaders in Concert
their flute (played by Kieren Ng on piccolo). This serene setting Band II. The players who stepped up into new leadership roles
is interrupted by the sounds of F-4 fighter jets as they fly over to fill the positions that were opened up due to the changes in
the river and deliver their payload. The percussion section Concert Band II have been impressive.
consisting of Ben Warburton, Will McMartin, Kurt Lam, Nick
In the afternoon of the first day the boys from both Concert
Dunlop, Charlie Barrett-Lennard, Lachie Buchanan-Reeks, Tom
Bands enjoyed a percussion workshop where they could try
Bessell, Ollie Petty, Sam Brasher and Finn Kennedy enable
some new experiences in a more relaxed atmosphere and
the drama and fury of war to unfold by replicating sounds of
take a break from the rigour of the working day. Mr Toby Hall
explosions as AC-130 gunships appear on the horizon and the
and Mrs Simone Waters assisted with these rewarding and
sounds of heavy artillery and M-16 gunfire ring throughout. The
fun sessions. After a very long first day of rehearsal some of
haunting traditional Vietnamese folk-song has been shared by
the boys set up a study centre in one of the tutorial rooms
Harry Zheng and Xavier Margarian.
and studied while the rest of the group enjoyed some down
The second piece explored during the camp was Ghost Dances time in front of a movie in the Main Hall. We were grateful for
by Roland Barrett. It was inspired by the tragic story of the the assistance of Sergeant Major Mr Graham Clarke and Mrs
massacre of some 300 members of the Lakota Sioux tribe at Simone Waters who helped out with the evening activities and
Wounded Knee, South Dakota in 1890. the overnight supervision.
To create contrast and lighten the mood, Groove Music The boys were very productive throughout the camp and the
by Brian Balmages, focuses on various combinations of Bands made excellent progress on their repertoire for the year
rhythms that are layered on top of the groove established ahead. I would like to thank all the Staff and tutors who helped
by the marimba (Kurt Lam). The piece grows throughout with to make the camp such a productive time, and the Year 12
various instrumental combinations and tone colours to a boys who gave up their time to be at camp on Monday.
rousing finale.
Mr Peter Dorich Coordinator of Bands
– Director of Concert Band II
Ms Sandy Robertson
Director of Concert Band I
14 | SHORE REPORTSSydney Eisteddfod
Congratulations
to Concert
Band I who
achieved highly
commended
for their
performance.
During Term 2 Concert Band I, Stage Band and Foreshore Choir
competed in the Sydney Eisteddfod. All the ensembles were
highly successful which was a reflection of their hard work.
Concert Band I Shroff was the feature of the piece on his trombone and
should be recognised for the amount of hard work and effort
Concert Band I competed in the Secondary School Premium
that was put into making the part sound so polished. Finally,
Concert Band section and played two pieces: ‘Mekong’ by
‘It Had Better Be Tonight’ is another upbeat, vocal chart,
Robert W. Smith and ‘Ghost Dances’ by Roland Barrett.
sung by Max Macdonald. The Stage Band achieved a highly
‘Mekong’ is an emotional tribute to veterans of the Vietnam
commended award for their performance, which was awarded
War, with the music telling the story of the Mekong River
93 out of 100.
and Mekong Delta that played such an important role in
the historic development of the country and conflict. In
his comments, the adjudicator was overall very impressed
ForeShore
ForeShore were also extremely successful in the Sydney
by originality and stylistic features of the piece and gave
Eisteddfod. They performed two pieces for their competition:
particular mention to Kieran Ng (Piccolo) and Tom Bessell
‘An Aboriginal Song’ and ‘How Can I Catch the Wind?’ Estonian
(Keyboard) for their performance of the solos in the piece.
Veljo Tormis is recognised as one of the most outstanding
‘Ghost Dances’ is a contemporary piece that features striking
composers of choral music in the 20th century composed ‘
electric sections that use melodic fragments from an actual
An Aboriginal Song’. Composed in 1981 the piece contains
Sioux ghost dance. In this piece, the adjudicator was very
a little bit of Estonian irony aimed at the Soviet regime,
impressed by the clarinet solo, played by Finn McCredie, as
the motifs in the tune have been reworked from Estonian
well as the energy and quality of performance that the band
Martinmas mumming songs. Dan Walker’s ‘How Can I Catch
provided. Congratulations to Concert Band I who achieved
The Wind?’ was written as part of a composer-in-residence
highly commended for their performance.
programme at All Saint’s Anglican College, Perth. The
Stage Band composition was originally written for treble voices and piano
but ForeShore performed an arrangement for Male Voices.
Stage Band performed the night after Concert Band I in the
ForeShore were awarded 1st in the Youth Choir for male
Secondary School Premium Stage Band competition. They
voices (Under 19) and were awarded $500, which meant that
performed three pieces including ‘Sing Sing Sing’ by Louis
they progressed to compete in the John Lamble Foundation
Prima, ‘Borboleta’ by Richard Percival, and ‘It Had Better Be
Australasian Championship for Youth Choirs. This is a huge
Tonight’ by Henri Mancini. ‘Sing Sing Sing’ is an upbeat and
achievement and all the students in ForeShore should be
lively swing piece, made popular by the Benny Goodman
extremely proud of their efforts. The standard in the final was
Orchestra, and the students received high praise from the
outstanding and ForeShore were awarded $250.
adjudicator for their performance. ‘Borboleta’ is a Latin infused
jazz chart written by Shore’s very own Richard Percival. Jehan B C Warburton
SHORE REPORTS | 15Drama @ Shore THEATRESPORTS SCHOOLS CHALLENGE Intermediate Theatresports For many, the idea of spontaneous performance in front of a large audience is just about as much pressure as you could have on stage, yet the Shore Intermediate Theatre Sports Team relish the opportunity to take on the challenge of the games, always supporting one another when a theatrical opportunity arises. The team continues to go from strength to strength. Having completed their second season in the Theatre Sports Schools Challenge this semester, Fin Hancock, Max Byrne, Thomas Merriman, Olivier Daish-Gorge and Tom Warburton are great examples of how to enter the spirit of improvised performance: always at the ready to support one another on stage. The Intermediate players trained during Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes throughout the semester, honing their skills and techniques in improvisation and in mastering the knowing when to deploy himself and when to advance the range of competition games. In May, they played their first heat scene with a game-changing offer; Tom Merriman never in the Schools Challenge at Barker College. Expansive energy, ceased to amaze with his sharp wit and crowd pleasing bold unsuppressed imagination and technique saw them qualify ideas; Olivier Daish-Gorge consistently brought dynamic and for the Finals to be held at Monte Saint Angelo. There the eccentric characters to the games and Max Byrne brought his boys impressed again, playing to the strengths of each team strong sense of narrative and structure to shape the team’s member. They could not have been more thrilled when the performances. Though they didn’t come out winners on Grand announcement came that, along with seven other teams out of Final night, they nevertheless brought moments of genius and the original sixty-four in the Greater Sydney Area, they were to thoroughly entertained the supportive crowd. go through to the Grand Final at the Enmore Theatre. Congratulations to all five players on their outstanding Fin Hancock always delivered in energy, imagination and commitment to the form and on such a successful season. generosity; Tom Warburton matched the energy on stage Ms Amanda Crompton Senior Theatresports The Shore Senior Theatresports players enjoyed a very successful season, most notably their efforts in the Theatresports Schools Challenge. The team of Archie Hancock, Ben Henchman, Charlie Cross, Max King and Wyatt Bellotti worked tirelessly and extensively during Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes under the excellent guidance of coach, Daniel Cordeaux. They worked hard to improve their improvisation skills and techniques fully confident to head into their first heat of the competition. Archie Hancock, being the only Year 12 on the team, brought unrivalled experience and maturity to the senior players. His especially on the notes given to them after their heat. The ability to comfortably compliment the action on stage was a main focus for the team was on entrances and exits and real asset to the team. Ben Henchman provided flair and great deployment, making sure there were not too many actors on characterisation. His work advancing scenes and avoiding stage at any given moment. tricky improvisational situations on stage was especially Along with improved stagecraft and high morale, the team valued by his peers. Charlie Cross’ work with creating headed into the Semi-Final with high hopes of reaching the engaging physical characterisations was admired by all and Grand Final at the Enmore Theatre. Unfortunately, even against helped drive the Senior team’s success. Max King’s ability others the team had played before, it just wasn’t their night, to yield to somewhat ambiguous offers on stage and create and a 5th place finish was not enough to earn a place in the flowing narratives that captivated the audience was priceless Grand Final. and helped the Seniors achieve some of their best moments. Although the team’s season ended in disappointing fashion, Finally, Wyatt Bellotti’s skill in creating truly outrageous the players maintained the high standards with which they had comedic moments in performance and believable characters started the season, and even in defeat all came away very assisted the team in forming scenes that left the audience happy with their performances. The Senior players should be in stitches. commended for their efforts this season, and it was especially In a tough heat against the likes of Schools Challenge great to see how each week they continued to grow as a team stalwarts St. Aloysius College, Loreto Kiribilli and Monte Saint always striving to work their hardest for each other on stage. Angelo, the team impressed the judges and finished the heat Congratulations to all on such an exemplary season, and in 1st place. This result guaranteed the team a place in the hopefully the Year 11 members of the team can continue to Semi-Final a few weeks later back at Monte. work hard and replicate this great success next year. The team worked hard in preparation for the Semi-Final, Charlie Cross 16 | SHORE REPORTS
THE YEAR 8 PLAY
The Lion, the Witch
and the Wardrobe
It was pure joy to bring CS Lewis’ wonderful world of Narnia leopards, a terrifying witch, magical Narnians and,
to the Shore stage in the Year 8 Production of The Lion, The most memorably, a life-sized Aslan who lived, died and
Witch and The Wardrobe. This universally adored story has resurrected with great power and pathos. We could not be
been in continuous publication since 1956 and has sold more grateful to Rev. Paul Dudley for the puppet he created.
over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Stumbling through Lewis’ story prompts us to consider the nature of mercy and
an ordinary door into a mystical world is a dream that would the cost of sacrifice and Year 8 truly honoured the spirit of
characterise so many childhoods and as such was the perfect this compelling and important story with gravitas and
story to tell with this group of actors – many of whom were celebration in equal measure.
“treading the boards” for the first time. Working with the 35-strong cast (including two gifted and
“In a sense a child does not long for fairy land as a boy longs to endlessly patient girls from Loreto Kirribilli) was a delight. Their
be the hero of the first eleven. Does anyone suppose that they enthusiasm, commitment and passion was outstanding. There
really and prosaically long for all the dangers and discomforts were many, many laughs, wonderful new friendships formed
of a fairy tale? [That they] really want dragon in contemporary and the energy in the rehearsal room was one of real joy. I was
England? It is not so. It would be much truer to say that humbled and touched by their sense of community and their
fairyland provokes a longing for we know not what. It stirs in us sincere and generous support of one another. Watching these
(to our life-long enrichment) the dim sense of something beyond young actors discover the wonder and power of theatre, as well
our reach.” as experience the exhilaration of so many hours work come to
We wanted to explore this idea of imagination and possibility fruition on the stage is one of the great gifts of this job, and is
in our production, so we chose to construct the set and props such a privilege.
in the world of Narnia as cardboard cut-outs, as if to suggest I congratulate each and every production member of The Lion,
that perhaps this world had been crafted by some children with The Witch and The Wardrobe. It was a beautiful moment and,
scissors and tape, or that in fact it was the pages of a story despite theatre’s ephemeral nature, will remain with those
come to life. Lewis’ language is so rich and the cast handled involved for many years to come.
the dialogue with such sophistication and skill that the story “When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have
itself was anything but two dimensional. The actors’ own been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty,
childlike wonder and belief brought this world to life in ways of I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish
which I could not have dreamed and their performances were things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be
deep and nuanced far beyond their years. Anyone who came very grown up.” (Lewis)
along for the 90 minutes encountered mystical storytellers,
wolves and beavers, a nervous faun, wide-eyed children, stoic Rachel Manchester
SHORE REPORTS | 17Drama @ Shore
Oliver Twist
In Term 1, Shore staged Lionel Bart’s timeless classic Oliver!
For many younger students this meant the opportunity to be
involved in the Shore Musical at an early age. Three of the
junior members of the cast share their thoughts on the process
of staging one of the world’s best known shows.
18 | SHORE REPORTSHenry Hone (Year 8) Q Had you done anything like this before?
played the title role of Oliver Twist. Josh I do singing lessons but I hadn’t done anything
Q Playing Oliver is an enormous job. The character is on stage like this.
in almost every scene. How did you feel when you first Q What was the biggest challenge?
realised you were going to play this role?
Josh Definitely the dancing. I haven’t had any experience so
Henry At first I was a little nervous and wondered “How am it was totally new to me.
I going to remember everything? What if I make a mistake?”
But as the show progressed I found it was a lot easier than Q And did you enjoy it?
I thought it was going to be. We did so much rehearsal so Josh I loved it. I loved learning a new skill and art.
I felt very confident that by opening night I could remember
all my lines and all the dance moves. Q What was it like being a part of Fagin’s Gang?
Josh That was really, really fun. We had to rehearse a lot
Q What was the most enjoyable part of the process? but I made so many good friends and I loved learning all the
Henry Probably the performing. After so many months it blocking and do all the rehearsing.
was really fun to show everyone what we’d been rehearsing
for ages. I really enjoyed putting it in front of an audience Q What would you say to someone who was thinking of
that hadn’t yet seen it. auditioning for a musical in the future?
Josh It’s a lot of effort but it is totally worth it. It’s really fun
Q Normally Shore Musicals use students from Year 9 to Year and it’s very interactive and even if you don’t think you can’t
12. How did you find the experience as a younger member of do it, it gives you great confidence.
the cast?
Henry Everyone was really nice. They could see who was Ben Cody-Osborne (Year 8)
new and they would introduce themselves. You wouldn’t played the iconic Jack Dawkins,
know if people had been there for three years or one year.
better known as The Artful Dodger
After a few weeks you knew everyone and as you were
walking around you’d say hi to everyone. Q Tell us about your experience of playing the Artful Dodger
in Oliver!
Q Has that continued now that the Musical is over?
Ben I thought the performances were really fun but I really
Henry Yes. Every time I walk to the next class I see Isaac
loved just getting to meet the people in the show. The older
(Year 12) or Ben (Year 8) or anyone and they’ll say hello.
students as well as the Year 7s. I did like getting to know
Q What was it like performing in front of 500 people all the teachers as well.
every night?
Q What was it like to perform in front of so many people
Henry You couldn’t really tell it was that many people every night?
because the lights on stage were so bright. At first it was
Ben On the first performance I was a bit nervous but after
scary but then as the night went on it was really cool.
the third performance it became routine. I was still nervous
As the characters of Oliver I felt I had the responsibility
but I knew what to expect and so was really looking forward
to tell the story and each night I wanted to give the best
to doing our show.
performance that I’ve ever done. By the end of the run it
just felt like I was performing in front of all my friends. Q What do you think you gained from the experience?
Q The most important question of all. You often wore Ben I definitely gained a lot more confidence about my skills
an Arsenal jersey to rehearsal. Have you seen the error as a singer and dancing.
of your ways and are you ready to start supporting Q Had you done any acting before you auditioned?
Manchester United?
Ben I’d done a couple of Drama days at my old school and
Henry Yes I am definitely ready to start supporting the best last year I did Year 7 Drama Club but I’d never done a whole
team, Manchester United. (Disclaimer: Henry may or may show before. But now after being in Oliver! I’ve started
not have said this). doing singing lessons at the School.
Josh Evans (Year 7) Q The choreography in the show was very difficult but you
was one of the members of Fagin’s Gang made it look easy. Had you done any dancing before?
Ben: I’d done a couple of dance lessons at my primary
Q What was it like to be in a Shore Musical? school. But hadn’t done it for a couple of years. I found the
Josh It was definitely really fun. I learned a lot doing it. dancing was very hard, physically challenging. But it was
rewarding to get there in the end.
Q What did you learn?
Josh Mostly about how much you need to do to put on a Q What was the best part of doing the Musical?
show; how long it takes and how much effort you need to Ben Definitely meeting people. I made a lot of friends not
put in during rehearsals. just from my year but from the older years as well.
Q As a Year 7 student who was new to the School, how did you Q Who’s the funniest Year 12 student?
find the experience of walking straight into a Shore Musical? Ben I reckon Tom Burrow or Max McDonald.
Josh Everyone was really nice. I got along with everyone.
Everyone was very welcoming. Being in Year 7 you don’t Q What would be your advice for anyone thinking of auditioning
know many people and it was great to start conversations for the Shore Musical in the future?
and to meet people who like the same things as you do. Ben Make sure you get the audition packs early and
practise. I would definitely recommend doing a musical
at Shore.
SHORE REPORTS | 19Drama @ Shore Year 11 Student Directed Play Directing Black Comedy was a journey and a challenge theatre, there often seems to be a last week of panic, where however it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever everything that could possibly go wrong; goes wrong. Naturally, done. Through the whole process I learnt so many new things, I had the same experience and for a short time thought that not only theatre skills but life skills that I will keep forever. we were done for. However, as it always seems to do, the play The biggest challenge that I faced was having to direct my began to truly take form the night before opening. The actors, own peers. Telling your friends what to do is not easy but I am after endless notes from Tom and I, put on a wonderful show thankful for the lessons that I have learnt from the experience. and deserve all the congratulations they received. I could not Although at times stress was splitting me at the seams, I be happier with the way that everything turned out. could not be prouder of the cast and how they performed. In Ben Henchman Shore Chess Friday 18 May saw 27 Shore boys venture up the road to Watson won six of his seven games and placed in 2nd, with Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College to participate in the his only loss a close game against our top performer. However, local heat of the Interschool Chess Challenge. This was the these were not the only remarkable placings. Nicholas Chang second year Shore entered the event and a great chance gained 4th place and Jerome Pong came in at an admirable for even more of our aspiring players to compete. With our 5th, playing against the strongest players at the heat. James players ranging from our up-and-coming Year 7’s to our more Spencer, Patrick Zhang, James Janusic, Ethan Tan, James experienced Year 12’s, the one-day competition proved to be Leatherbarrow and William Townsend-Medlock took the next an exciting avenue to test Shore’s chess prowess and enjoy six places, meaning Shore held 10 of the top 11 spots. These many fun games. The Challenge consisted of seven Swiss- were only some of the wonderful personal bests; no doubt pairing styled rounds where games are played against similarly well-deserved and an indicator of the improvement of each scored players until everyone had played seven matches. boy’s playing skill. Among the attendees included St Aloysius College, The School’s score for the heat was calculated from the sum Cammeraygal High School and, of course, the hosts Monte of the top four student’s scores for each school. Overall, Sant Angelo. They provided some fierce competition in our Shore placed 1st in the heat with 24 points, outperforming the matches between them, though we also had several rounds runner-up at 18 points. played against other Shore boys. While it was a strange This qualifies Shore for the next semi-final heat of the consequence of our outstanding turnout, it did make a great Interschool Chess Challenge in September when Nicholas opportunity for the boys to test the accuracy of the current Chang, Jerome Pong, Kevin Shen, James Spencer, and Luke intra-school rankings. Watson will be representing Shore. We look forward to the next By the end of the day, Shore had achieved some outstanding round and have high hopes for Shore Chess in the rest of the individual results. Kevin Shen received a perfect score, winning Interschool Chess Challenge. all seven rounds, taking 1st place in the Senior division. Luke Nicholas Chang Chess Captain 20 | SHORE REPORTS
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