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High Notes, Vol 9 No 30, September 19 2008
From the Principal
High Talent
Football Dinner This year, after thanking Richard Gifford, Peter Loizou, Edd Pearson, Andrew Bennie and the staff and coaches who supported the 2008 teams, I proposed: Three pillars of a successful football program. The training log will be compulsory of all A-C players. [I would like the training log compliance for first and second grade to be recorded on a spreadsheet and emailed to me weekly during the season]. To be successful we need more kilometres in our teams’ legs; high attendance rates at Monday afternoon speed and agility sessions; repetitive basic drills for trapping and passing the football and weights work for strength. The second pillar is Parental Support. We need interested and committed parents to help school and coaching staff to manage what has become a large organisation. The third pillar is an embedded coaching structure. We need Coordinators for Junior High Football 7-9 and Senior High Football 10-12. We need to attract coaches so that the A-C teams have expert coaches and D-F teams have competent coaches. We need to develop a coaching manual to set out basic skills and drills in a sequential fashion to be developed through the program. We need coaches inheriting a team to know what their players have been exposed to and what the collective expectations are.
Rugby Dinner
Year 12 Reports, References and Scholarships SHS Old Boys' Union
Did you know? It was during his headmastership that the need was identified for a new wing to provide the School with science laboratories and a library. Mr Andrews advocated for additional library space, in the face of inadequate provision in the Department of Education’s original plans for the Killip Wing. Following Mr Andrews’ retirement, in 1963, the Department of Education granted the P&C’s request to name the library “in recognition of the wonderful work done by Mr Andrews for the school as a whole and particularly for the library”. Return to IndexFrom the CanteenWe have nearly come to the end of Term 3 and our Year 12 students are about to leave us. We’d like to wish Year 12 the very best of luck in the exams ahead. We’d also like to call on all Year 12 parents currently volunteering in Canteen, to keep on coming until the end of Term 4, even though your sons are no longer at school. You see, we won’t have your replacements on board until Term 1, 2009, so we are still very much in need of your assistance. For most of you, this will mean only 2 or 3 more shifts. And for all other parents, although we really appreciate your help each and every time you turn up for duty, we understand that fitting Canteen into a busy schedule can often be very difficult. Remember, when you just can’t make your shift, it is a huge help to the Canteen staff if you can use the roster to find someone to swap with and advise staff of the change. Thank you Return to IndexMeditation Course
One-day meditation course to help HSC students with concentration and to relieve
stress WERE: Sydney Boys High School Moore Park, Surry Hills NSW 2010 WHEN: Sunday, 28 September 2008 from 8:45AM REGISTER: WHAT TO BRING: Loose, comfortable and warm clothing and a vegetarian lunch COST: The course is free of charge to students For more information visit or see Mr Kesting in the Industrial Arts staffroom. Return to IndexLiteracy Competition"Past echoes, future voices". Closes end of this term.
SHS CricketThe pre season got off to a low key start last week at sport on Wednesday and Thursday due to the lack of grounds in support of the advanced days allocated to summer sports, but allowed us an opportunity to complete player profiles and brief on the season’s programme and the opportunities it will provide players. Then last Saturday from 10-am to 2-0pm we started in earnest when 41 boys attended the Year 9 trials at the school cricket nets and had the opportunity to bat and bowl for the first time, as assessments and team selections were recorded by selectors and coaches. Well done to all who attended and particularly for the enthusiasm displayed throughout the whole session.
OPEN TEAMS SQUADS
YEAR 7 TRIALS - TEAM SELECTIONS – U.14 BRISBANE TOUR SQUAD
WHAT EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS SEASON All players must provide their own BATTING GLOVES and PROTECTOR and where possible we encourage parents to consider a personal bat for their son. Contrary to some of the information ‘enthusiastically” brought home by your son about the price paid for bats by their friends many good serviceable bats can be bought for between $40 - $75. Based on the average size of players in each of the age groups, for the Year 7 players, the range suitable is a Sizes 3, 4 and 5 bats (PUMA GILCHRIST ) For Year 8 players Size 4,5,6 (WOODWORM BRONZE SATELLITE – Brett LEE) and Year 9 average Size 5,6 , Harrow and Men’s (SLAZENGER V389 PANTHER). None of the bats mentioned exceed $75 each. If you consider purchasing your bat at Kingsgrove Sports Centre and tell them you are from Sydney Boys High Cricket, there’s every chance you will get a better price. Remember when buying get a bat that is not too heavy, not too big (you can’t “grow into” it in one season!!) and protect it by having a “clear sleeve”fitted on the face and edges.
SQUADS SUPPORT -ANY VOLUNTEERS? NSW Queen’s Shoot 2008From 12th to the 14th of September; last weekend, the 2008 NSW Queen’s competition was held at ANZAC rifle range at Malabar. Representing Sydney High were five promising shooters hoping to gain experience, training and have a bit of good old fun.
The competition began quite well for Sydney High with relatively strong scores across the board.
As the day wore on however, due to dehydration, heat and 20-30km winds the scores began to slowly
decline. The first day ended without any medallions for High, however the next day bore better
fortune. Starting off the next day at 600m Ishan Nadkarni scored a perfect 50.5 to take out the
gold medallion and as the ranges began to increase in distance High began to distance them from
the rest of the pack. The only other school students there were representing The Grammar School.
Ending the day Sydney High took out the day aggregate winning for the clubhouse an outdoor LPG
cooker. The third day of the Queen’s competition was in stark contrast to the first two
days. After the sweltering dry heat this final day of shooting was marked by gale force winds and
pounding rain. It was in this weather that the shooters began to make mistakes and the best
shooters were separated from the mediocre. Judging both wind, elevation and managing body
temperature due to the cold our shooters bravely put up a fight, unable however, to take out any
range prizes. The competition though was not in vain; with Ishan Nadkarni taking out the
“C” Grade aggregate as well the Cadet prize, the junior prize and the TYRO Prize.
Along with medallions and prizes he also received a Parker pen, a J.W. Sweet guide to better
shooting and an outdoor LPG Gas Lamp for the clubhouse. This competition was a great experience
for all the shooters competing with exposure to some of the very best shooters from around the
country and bettering their understanding of judging difficult and varying shooting conditions.
All the shooters involved would like to thank Justin Hill and Kevin Chan for their continued
coaching and help as well as our dedicated MIC Cathy Meaney for her support. SHS Rowing
INFORMATION and ORIENTATION for all ROWING PARENTS Come along and acquaint yourself with what goes on at the High rowing sheds. High Rowing is not only about boys on the water, it relies on parents being involved. Feeding our boys as they come off the water on Saturdays and providing good food and care whilst they are in camp at the sheds are responsibilities that the parents of the rowers need to share.
PROGRAM for Parents HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
Please come and be informed at this special parents’ morning Athletics
School Knockout Competition In the senior team, Kogulan Sriranjan came 3rd in a very fast Gold 100m. Joshua Tassel ran the senior green 100m to receive 3rd. Michael Denny-Smith ran a speedy 52.95 to come 2nd in the gold 400m and a 29.56 to finish 3rd in the 200m Hurdles. Joshua Tassel ran 2nd in the green 400m with a 54.03 time. A brave Samuel Lane filled in for the senior team in the Green 1500m with an amazing result of 2nd. Lachlan Street jumped an 11.92 to finish 4th in the Gold triple jump, Danny Fu came 4th in the Green. Dinghua Xiao won the Gold shot put and Matt Rusli came 2nd in the Green. Matt Rusli came 4th in the Green javelin and Michael Myronenko 4th in the Gold. The senior team finished 4th in the 4 by 400m. In the junior team, Shad came 2nd in the Gold 100m and Brian Kelly came 2nd Green 100m. Brian Kelly also came 2nd in the Green 200m. Samuel Lane finished 2nd in the 800m with a time of 2.19.07. Prashan Prabaharan finished 3rd with a 2.18.18 in extremely fast Green heat. Chris Morrow showed his athletic talents, winning the Gold 200m hurdles and 2nd in the Gold high jump. Andrew Ye came 2nd in the green 200m hurdles and 1st in the triple jump. Junior team finished 4th in the 4 by 200m.
All of the boys put in a great effort with the junior and senior team coming 3rd. The junior team
had 92 points, just 7.5 points behind 2nd place and the senior team had 106 points, just 13
points behind 2nd. Altogether this was a great result for the school participating in the
competition for the first time, defeating many Sports high schools. Next year the boys will be
ready to perform again brilliantly. Letters Re Absence/Lateness/ Early LeaveWhen your son returns to school from being absent he is required to provide a letter of explanation signed by a parent or guardian. If your son is going to be late for school a note is also required. Alternatively you may contact the school by phone on 9361 6910 and dial “4” for the absentee line. If your son has an early leave note he is required to have his note signed by either Mr Beringer, Mr Dowdell or Mr Prorellis before 8:55 am and handed in to the Main Office immediately after. Each letter should be signed by a parent or guardian with the name, date and roll class of your son printed clearly. Your son needs to pick up a leave pass from the Main Office before he leaves the school.
Leave SHS Fencing
Schools League Fencing Competition Finals – High seizes gold! The Under 13 As took the gold medal for their division, in an exciting match against an Aloysius team. Our boys were calm throughout the entire match, and they inexorably led the way to victory. The team was able to easily deal with the Aloysius fencer with a very good disengage action whom I had previously watched while judging. Congratulations to the Under 13 As on their victory – we’re expecting more from Frank, Matthew and Shaun. Our U13 As fenced at our best last Saturday. Our team achieved gold medals both as a team and individually. Shaun Pak put in an outstanding performance, winning the Best Boy award for the U13s. This victory has achieved our school our first Gold medal in five years. – Matthew Chan The Seconds were knocked out in the first round 5-4 after a close-fought match. This week’s finals round at Newington College proved to be the sourest bout the 2nd Grade team has ever faced. Max was our most effective fencer wining 2 out of three of his bouts and Caillin and I both only won one. There was a Newington fencer who got yellow carded for repeatedly running into us, but the bout came down to the line, with me fencing the last bout. Sadly I lost knocking us out of a very successful season of fencing. – Anirban Ghose The Firsts won their first match against Aloysius easily, with a score of 5-2. We advanced to the semi-final and lost to Oxley, who won the competition just as easily, 5-0. We faced off against St Patrick’s for the bronze medal match. St Patrick’s had previously beaten us 5-4 in the round matches. We fought hard and the match went to all nine bouts. I (Julian Byrnes) was fencing. The last bout was tight. The score was 4-3 against me with 45 seconds remaining – in 10 seconds, I equalised. At the last point, we both lunged – and only I missed. There were 15 seconds remaining on the clock. We lost the bronze 4-5.
The NSWFA also awards individual medals and awards to fencers who do particularly well
individually. The Under 13 As all received gold medals, and Shaun Pak was declared Best Boy. In
the Seconds, Caillin Mckay won a bronze medal for his consistent performance. SBHS & SGHS 125th Anniversary Cabaret NightSydney Girls High School & Sydney Boys High School have great delight in inviting you to the Anniversary Cabaret to celebrate 125 years of education for both schools. Friday 21st November 2008, 7:00pm - 12:00am. The Shannon Room, AJC Function Centre at Randwick Racecourse Come and dance to the Shy Guys band, MCs Jessica Rowe and Jack Singleton. Featuring Little Pattie and other performs. Tickets: $150 per person. This includes dinner, pre-dinner drinks in the Panorama Room, drinks from 7pm until 12am, parking and entertainment. Dress: cocktail/lounge suit RSVP: RSVP and pay by 26th September 2008. Guests are welcome to organise their own table of 10. Please advise if a if a vegetarian meal is required.
SBHS Contact: Ms Louise Graul, Ph 9361 6910, email
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