Issue No 5 – 1 April 2016

HEADMASTER A King’s Knight I’ve always loved the stuff of legends and as a boy living in Malaysia, I (Sir Lancelot), would engage in epic battles with my brother (Sir Galahad) against “snotty” Boswell (Sir Mordred), his two dragons, both cunningly disguised as mottled dogs of indeterminate breed, and his sister who was always just “his sister” (she did not deserve to be called Queen Guinevere). Fuelled by a bedtime story read by my mother, we engaged in daytime battles with bamboo swords and catapults. At night time we would try and endure the hydrogen peroxide daubs on our cuts with a stoicism that King Arthur would approve of. A few years later we were living near Winchester in England, and there in the Great Hall was the Round Table. Nearly 10cms thick, about six metres wide, the table weighed over a ton and was made from 121 separate pieces of oak. On it was the names of the knights including that of the treacherous Sir Mordred. The table made everyone equal. There was no favoured place, they were all Brothers-inArms, described by Alfred Lord Tennyson as “a glorious company, the flower of men”. Later still, in the summer before going to university, I sailed late at night into Tintagel Harbour in Cornwall. Guided by the white spray and a curious luminescence on the rocks, we made our way to a small beach under the ruins of the castle. It was here Arthnou, a 6th century prince of Cornwall, and possible source of the Arthurian legend, lived with Merlin, his wizard. It was and still is an enchanting place. I think King’s needs to be an academy of knights. The modern day knight is needed in places other than Gotham City. We need young men committed to honour, valour and loyalty rather than to greed, lust and service. We need men: To break the heathen and uphold the Christ. To ride abroad redressing human wrongs. To speak no slander, no, nor listen to it, To honour his own word as if his God’s, To lead sweet lives in purest chastity, To love one maiden only; cleave to her, And worship her by years of noble deeds, Until the won her … (Alfred Lord Tennyson “Idylls of the King”) There are bullying dragons that must be slain. There are maidens whose character must be rescued from “Facebook” slurs. There are King’s to swear fealty to, both heavenly and earthly. It is my hope that we might be an academy of knights devoted to that which is true, prepared to battle courageously for that which is right, and able to accept a swab of hydrogen peroxide on a wound without tears. Dr Tim Hawkes

RETIREMENT OF PHILLIP TRICK

SUBMISSION OF HERALD ARTICLES

After 40 years of teaching, much of that at The King’s School, we bid farewell to Phill Trick, Head of Visual Arts. We wish he and his wife, Judy, a happy and rich retirement.

Please note that all submissions must be forwarded to Susan MacDonald by 4.00pm on the Tuesday preceding the publication date, as per below. Suitable items with minimal formatting and of no more than half an A4 page should be emailed to [email protected]. Please note that this includes Membership forms, function invitations and the like. Deadline and Publication Dates for The King's Herald Term 2 2016 Issue

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Phill Trick’s last ever class.

The King’s School’s Regional Events for 2016

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email, to all students in Years 11 and 12. It is important that all students undertaking the HSC this year read the advice on the link provided in that email. The link is also provided here: http://studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au/go/exams/prep aring_for_your_written_exams/advice-hsc-exams/

DIRECTOR OF STUDIES Curriculum Matters Academic Tips No. 5 Updated Assessment Policy, Procedures and Guidelines A minor update has been made to the Assessment Policy and Procedures (the full document is found at: https://ilearn.kings.edu.au/send.php?id=19146).

National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Years 7 and 9 All Year 7 and 9 students will be sitting these tests in Week 3 of Term 2 from Tuesday, 10 May to Thursday, 12 May. Friday, 13 May is a ‘catch up’ day for students who have missed one or more of the tests.

“On return to School, parents/students must provide written and acceptable supportive evidence for the student’s absence including obtaining a Doctor’s Certificate (from a Medical doctor who is not a relative), dated for the day of the Assessment and covering any subsequent days absent. This should be submitted to the Director of Studies on the day of return along with the Absent from Assessment Task Form. Failure to submit acceptable supportive evidence will result in penalties being awarded. When a student is absent from classes on the day of a test, he may be asked to complete the task or an alternative on the first day of his return to School.”

Additional information about the NAPLAN can be found at: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/naplan/infofor-parents.html Justin Walkden Brown

The medical certificate must cover any subsequent days absent until the day the student returns to school. All students in Years 11 and 12 have been emailed the policy and the change drawn to their attention. Assessment Policy and Academic Integrity and Malpractice Policy At the beginning of the year I emailed all students to advise them that they are responsible for ensuring they are familiar with the School’s Assessment Policy, Procedures and Guidelines and the Academic Integrity and Malpractice Policy. Both are found here on the Curriculum Matters page of iLearn: https://ilearn.kings.edu.au/homepage/6523. Again, I encourage parents, if they have not already done so, to talk with their son(s) about the content contained in these two policies. Readak – for Students in Years 7-12 Readak begins in Week 3 of Term 2. A Parent Information Session will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 3 May in the CCL Auditorium. See the Curriculum Matters page of iLearn for further details. Should you have any questions please contact Mrs Jennie Magee on 9683 8697. HSC Examination Advice for Students BOSTES (Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards) has updated the advice for HSC students and I have communicated this, by The King's Herald

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CHAPLAIN

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

The Quarter Time Break! So how has your team started the season?

Boarding Taxes Boarding parents may or may not be aware that the Federal Government imposes two taxes that add to the cost of boarding at King’s and in other boarding schools.

My team, the Dragons, got off to a slow start by losing the first two but they have managed to win the last two which gives them a pass mark, two games out of four!

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is imposed on the value of accommodation provided by boarding schools for essential boarding supervisors. The argument of the Australian Tax Office is that this is a fringe benefit for those staff who are provided with accommodation on site and who supervise boarders and that this benefit should be taxable. The argument of Boarding Schools is that such accommodation is essential in providing a duty of care to boarders and that it should not attract FBT. It is worth noting that this particular tax (FBT on accommodation for boarding staff) is not imposed on boarding schools which are located more than 200 km from a major metropolitan city. At King’s, FBT paid on boarding staff accommodation amounts to an additional cost of about $1500 per year per boarder and the cost is rising annually.

Likewise, the Waratahs have won two and lost two. We would feel much happier if they had won all their games, but we can’t be greedy and at least they are not like the Roosters who have not even been able to win a game. The AFL teams have only had one game so it is a bit difficult to start analysing early form. However, we can use their quarter time break for our purposes. Now that we have celebrated Easter and are preparing for holidays we can take stock of our early season form during this quarter time break. We begin each year with many hopes and aspirations and now is a good opportunity to reflect on how we are going. Perhaps we wanted to live healthier in what we eat and how we exercise? Maybe we wanted to stop overworking and spend more time in building our relationships with our family and friends? Or this year we hoped to focus more on our relationship with God? We were going to read that book or read more of the Bible, or start praying more, or start going to Church or go more regularly, or maybe we were going to stop some destructive behaviours and attitudes?

The other Federal tax that affects the cost of boarding is the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on food served to boarders (but not day boys) in the Dining Hall. This tax on boarding amounts to about $500 per year per boarder. I represented The King’s School at the recent state conference of the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association in Griffith and had the opportunity to present a case against these inequitable taxes. It was gratifying that a number of other boarding school representatives also spoke in support. Hopefully this peak body will include these matters on their Agenda for the National Conference, which is due to take place in Perth in August.

How is your early form going this season? Is it where you are wanting to go? Is it where you believe God would want you to go? This quarter time break in the year is a good opportunity to make some adjustments. Rev Stephen Edwards

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I encourage all boarding parents to be aware of these issues and to use whatever influence you have in dealing with local Federal Members and Senators to apply pressure to make boarding schools exempt from paying these taxes. Malcolm Powys

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There are also some excellent videos on Youtube that can help: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/mobile/videoplayer.aspx?vid=8ynxlPopZ0&vtitle=YOU%20Session

CAREERS Year 12 Work Experience I’m sure that I speak for the School community in wishing the Year 12 Work Experience and Hospitality Course students the best of luck for the coming week. Hopefully a number of boys can come away from the week with a broader view of where life after School may take them.

Careers News A reminder that the School subscribes to a couple of outstanding careers resources that allow students and parents to be kept up to date with Careers news, events and resources. See www.mhscareers.net or www.careersworks.com Details of how to access these sites can be found on the Careers page in iLearn.

University Scholarships 2017 Year 11 and 12 students are reminded that the scholarship window is now open. Students are encouraged to visit University websites and examine the plethora of scholarships that are available. Students are advised to print off any application forms and tackle them in the old fashioned way – via pen and paper. Take your time and employ the “fresh eyes” strategy. This can be done in two ways. Firstly by re-visiting your application after a delay of a few days (or longer), and by asking a “critical friend” to read over your responses. This can be anyone whose opinion you value. I have seen many an outstanding student over the years “forget” exactly what they have achieved. A delay and a re-read or someone else looking at your application can make the difference. I am happy to be the “critical friend”!

Careers Noticeboard The Careers Noticeboard is located to the left of the main entrance and contains resources that students are free to take, as well as general notices. Careers Room Open every day, both before school (from 7.30am) and during Lunch. Senior students are also welcome during study periods in the CLL. Students are encouraged to explore the tables inside the Year 12 study room in the CLL. These contain useful materials that are there for students to take as they please. Anthony Attard

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Professional Cadetships Australia Students interested in Business and Engineering/ Technology Careers are strongly encouraged to consider the cadetship opportunities offered by Professional Cadetships Australia. These are outstanding cadetships with major companies. Remember that you have nothing to lose by applying. Visit the following website: www.businesscadetships.com.au Morrisby Report – Careers Testing/Profiling The Morrisby Report is a well respected and widely used Careers Guidance Tool. The School will be offering the test to interested Year 9 students at the end of this year. For more information see: www.careeranalysts.com.au Defence Forces Any boys interested in possible Trade related Work Experience with the Navy should contact me. Also, any boys interested in applying to ADFA should keep in mind that it is advisable to start this process in Year 11 or early Year 12 at the latest. Interested students can visit the following links: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/ https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/degreetool/ unsw-canberra-at-adfa

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The Senior A team, consisting of Arunan Brabaakaran, Dougal Cameron, Matthew Joyce, Hamish Foung and Ben Hines has continued to display strong results throughout the season, with an outstanding four out of five wins. The boys have shown great drive to reach this stage, and the ISDA play-off rounds are set firmly within their sights.

DEBATING As the holiday break draws closer, six teams of determined young men continue to battle on the debating field. With a mere two debates until the conclusion of the ISDA season, King’s Debating continues to thrive, with a strong showing of results across the board.

The final Home debate will take place on 1 April. Whilst there are clashes with Camps Week, I would like to take this opportunity to invite parents to spectate the remaining debating teams. The support so far has been overwhelming, and has had a positive impact upon the debaters.

The Year 8A team consisting of Daniel Gu, Richard Mills, Edward Morgan, Kavin Sivinathan, Alexander Lin and Mackenzie Cooke faced strong opposition from Loreto Kirribilli, presenting a strong negative case on the topic: “We should ban children from starring in reality TV shows.” The debate revolved around the question of parent consent and the potential harms of acting upon children, and the team’s well-structured case contributed to a pleasing victory.

Arunan Brabaakaran Captain of Debating

The next debate against Redlands was equally challenging, with King’s affirming the topic: “That the government should fund Australian musicians, artists and actors.” The debate came down to the effectiveness of a model in dealing with the issues of the funding itself and the definition of an Australian artist. Though they fought well, it was Redlands who went home with a well-deserved win.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION Second Hand Cadet Corps Gear Thanks to all the families who contributed to the Cadet Corps gear sale in so many ways – selling, coordinating, purchasing, as a member of the sales team, the packer-uppers and the reconcilers. The boys will look great in their new gear at Camp.

The Year 10A team consisting of Oscar Han, Nathan Dugdale, Jacob Harris, Alex Noh and James Dugdale came up against Loreto Kirribilli in Round 4 of the ISDA debating competition. The topic: “That we should celebrate film and TV that depicts the rise of antiheroes” saw King's with the negative argument, claiming that the values displayed by antiheroes portray negative representations of society. The debate became heated as both teams clashed upon the social consequences of portraying anti-heroes, but it was unfortunately King’s who left the debate unsuccessfully.

Payment to parents will occur in the following weeks. The Parents’ Association made $596 from the gear sale. Meetings The Minutes from the March Meeting of the Parents’ Association are available in iLearn. The next Meeting will be held on 18 May. Please send any Agenda items to Joanne Harrison at [email protected]

Round 5 presented a debate against Redlands on the topic, “That we should elect the CEOs of major media outlets”. The affirmative side was given to King's, and the 10A team was determined to rectify their previous loss by fighting valiantly to claim a substantial victory. The team's case revolved around the media's role as the intermediate player between the people and the government, and the right of individuals to control sources of information. Though the season has been bumpy, winning the remaining debates in the ISDA competition is firmly within the scope of the 10As.

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Year Dinners The Parents’ Association will be organizing casual Year Picnics after the Parents Teacher Interviews. These will be and BYO affair and will be held in the Thomas Memorial Pavilion. Helpers from each Year group are required to assist with coordinating these Year Picnics. If you would like to assist with your Year group function, please contact Libby Tugwell at [email protected]

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WRITER IN RESIDENCE

ARCHIVE SNIPPET

On 7 March, The King’s School continued its longstanding tradition of inviting Writers to be in Residence, by welcoming Nicki Greenberg. An accomplished writer, comic artist and illustrator, Nicki is perhaps best known for her adaptions of well renowned novels such as Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Old Broughton House gets a Facelift. Built in 1839 on land that had once belonged to Samuel Marsden, Broughton House is about to have a facelift. Found at 43A Thomas Street, Parramatta, the house is an item of significance on the State heritage list, as it is the only such residence that remains facing the river from a group of quality family homes that included ‘Subiaco’ and ‘Pemberton Grange’.

Throughout the week, Nicki spent time with various English classes, enthralling students with her stories about the production of her graphic novels, while explaining her thought process in creating her works, inspiring students with her charisma and kindness. When not giving these talks on her writing process, Nicki provided the School with workshops on comics during lunchtimes and English classes, giving boys an insight to a new genre that they may not have ever explored in their time at the senior school, whilst opening their minds to new forms of art and literature.

William Woolls, a well-respected educator and past Master of The King’s School, conducted a school in the building when it was known as ‘Newlands’ and belonged to Sarah Marsden, daughter of the cleric. In 1908 Stacy Waddy purchased ‘Newlands’ renaming it ‘Farm House’ before its name change in honour of the School’s founder.

The culmination of Nicki’s time at the School was undoubtedly the Writer in Residence Dinner on the Wednesday where a select group of English students along with Masters were entertained by Nicki’s talk about the struggles and joys of being a comics writer. The story of how dedication to an art form can reap rewards inspired many of the boys present that night, while giving them a greater appreciation for the authors who provide the works that are read in classes. The dinner, generously provided by the English Department, represented not only a time for Nicki to present these concepts, but also to interact with students again in a setting outside of the classroom, allowing for her messages to resound with the boys.

As part of the facelift, a heritage study is being carried out and Broughton Old Boys have been asked to contribute their recollections of what life was like living in Broughton House. A few have already responded, and all remember the front of the house with its significant bay windows being “out of bounds”, as this was the Housemaster’s residence. While each respondent has contributed something different, piecing it all together will provide valuable insight for the heritage study. Those who were schoolboys there over 50 years ago have challenged their memories to recount the placement of dormitories, sick bay, boot room, boiler room, dining room and so the list continues.

Overall the contributions of Nicki throughout the week represented to the boys an opportunity to explore their creative nature with an experienced author and artist, and provided a unique opportunity. The efforts and actions of Nicki were greatly appreciated by all boys who were touched by her influence and generosity, and all agreed that the experiences throughout the week represented an exciting change of pace that will be remembered for a long time to come. On behalf of all the boys who attended, thanks are due to Dr Gibson-Langford, Mr Kavanagh and all members of the CLL and English staff who helped make such a memorable week possible.

If you would like to contribute and haven’t yet received a floor plan please contact me. More significantly if you have some photos taken of the house or grounds that were not the official school photos taken on the verandah in front of those bay windows, I would love to hear from you. 150th Cadet Corps Anniversary Contributions are also being sought to help commemorate the 150th Anniversary of The King’s School Cadet Corps, so please keep sending those to the email below. Thank you to those who have already sent in a contribution.

Matthew Joyce and Ben Hines Year 11   The King's Herald

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Extension History Breakfast at King’s On Wednesday, 30 March, The King’s School hosted an Extension History Breakfast that included North Sydney Girls High School and Arndell Anglican College. The keynote speaker for the event was Michelle Kennedy who is a highly regarded historian and Senior Marker of the HSC Extension History course. Michelle addressed the students on some of the contemporary historical issues in the course, as well as highlighting key skills required to excel in the HSC examination. The presentation will be of enormous value for our young men in the study of Extension History and preparation for the HSC.

HISTORY DEPARTMENT History Debating Competition Grand Finals On Friday, 18 March, both our Year 10 and Year 11 History Debating teams competed in the Grand Finals of the History Debating Competition. Our Year 10 team comprising Matthew Joyce, Angus Padley, Ben Hines, Allen Guo and Hamish Foung debated SCEGGS Darlinghurst on the proposition ‘That the Holocaust was planned and premeditated’. This proved to be an outstanding debate and it was a credit to all the students involved on their ability to produce such sophisticated arguments on what is a highly sensitive and emotional area. The Holocaust is a key area of the Year 12 Modern History “Conflict in Europe” syllabus and the boys demonstrated a thorough understanding on the nature of the policy and the context of its implementation. In what was a very close debate, our boys were successful in arguing their case. Congratulations are extended to the boys on a stunning achievement. Considering their preparation throughout the year was affected by the Exchange Program and other co-curricular commitments, they did a superb job to remain undefeated throughout the competition.

Year 12 Holiday Lectures Provided is an outline on the Year 12 HSC Student Holiday Lecture Series. These will be terrific for students preparing for their Half Yearly Examinations: Monday, 11 April 9.00am to 11.00am HSC Extension History (Room C02) 11.30am to 2.00pm HSC Ancient History (Room C02) Tuesday 12 April 12.15pm to 2.30pm HSC Modern History (Room W6) 2.45pm to 5.15pm HSC Legal Studies (Room W6)

Our Year 11 team comprising Dougal Cameron, David Gailey, Arunan Brabaakaran, Alexander Lim and Naveen Ponnampalam also debated SCEGGS Darlinghurst arguing the proposition ‘That neutrality in history can exist'. SCEGGS defeated us in the Year 11 Grand Final last year, however on this occasion, King’s proved to be the stronger team. In what was a great topic to extend our students on the challenges of the HSC Extension History course the boys achieved a great result to win the competition.

Chris Bradbury History/Legal Studies Head of Department  

 

It’s a magnificent achievement that in two years both our Year 10 and 11 teams have reached the Grand Final of this prestigious competition and we have won three of those four grand finals. In addition the boys have achieved the following: • It was the first time we have won the Year 11 competition having been in the Grand Final three previous times. • It was the 5th time we have won the Year 10 competition. • It was the first time any school has won both competitions in the same year. I’d like to thank the boys for their hard work and efforts in producing these outstanding results. I would also like to thank Mr Ian Finn who guided our Year 11 team to their victory. The King's Herald

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groups.’ Their inquiries have taken the boys into learning about the diversity of cultural groups around the world; examining traditions, beliefs and celebrations that belong to certain cultures; and examining cultural cohesion. Part of their investigation has involved exploring their own cultural heritage, examining some of the cultural roots that make up their families today. The conclusion of the unit will see a special presentation for parents next Monday, 4 April in Horrocks Hall with some musical items from around the globe to be performed, followed by some group sharing about the learning from their individual inquiries.

HEAD OF THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Promoting Intercultural Understanding and Respect Our children are living in the most globalised period in our history. Ever since the 1950s the world’s economies have developed ever-closer links in trade, investment and production. This process has intensified over the past 20 years. Families have become ever more mobile and opportunities to work in international settings increase within the workplace. (I speak from experience with a daughter living and working in Singapore.)

Another endeavour designed to develop greater cultural understanding and appreciation is looming for a group of Year 5 and 6 students, who will be heading off for a cultural tour of China in the final week of term and the first week of the school holidays. Organised in partnership with Antipodeans Abroad, the group will be exploring a number of significant historical and cultural sites in and around Beijing such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall and a walk through the Hutong districts. Travelling by overnight sleeper, the boys will then venture to the walled city of Xian with the major focus on exploring the famous Terracotta Warriors, the Great Mosque, the Wild Goose Pagoda and the Tang Dynasty Art Gallery. The final leg of the tour takes the touring group to the country setting of Yangshou in southern China, to explore rural life in this part of the country.

It is therefore important that schools prepare their children to embrace the globalised world in which they will enter as young adults. Within the Prep School, we utilise the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as the framework through which we deliver the NSW BOSTES curriculum. The programme utilises an international focus in the way that learning is structured and in the way that international mindedness is encouraged through the strong, respectful, open minded values that it promotes. This is well captured in the IB’s Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The trip will also encompass two school visits, one in Beijing and one in Yangshou village. It will provide the boys with an opportunity to compare and contrast their own educational opportunities, facilities and approaches to learning with two distinct settings within another culture. I encourage all parents to look for opportunities to help your sons to develop understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. By gaining a deeper knowledge of other cultures, their histories, their cultural practices, their international contributions and the like, we prepare them well for valuing difference and break down any barriers that may exist so that they can view their lives with international empathy and possibilities.

At the Prep, we look to Investigate and celebrate the diversity of our community and our cultural heritage. We believe that this approach develops inter-cultural understanding and appreciation, and an understanding and appreciation of others. It is foundational in preparing our boys to interact successfully within the globalised world in which they live.

Peter Allison

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POLO

ROWING

Polo has been on the go this term, with seven boys taking up the early morning challenge out at Windsor. Participants are: Loch Grant, Henry Williams, Henry Doering, Harry Little Estens, Jordan Vertzayias, Henry Gubbins and Callum Conroy.

King’s 2016 Social and Corporate Rowing Do you want to discover the pleasure and pain of rowing, get a glimpse of what the King’s rowers do and why they do it and get to see the King’s Boatshed at Putney? The King's School Boat Club is offering a competitive and fun rowing experience in a racing VIII. This is a corporate/parents/friends/Old Boys rowing program for people who want to get on the water in a rowing shell and have a lot of fun. It is open to all abilities, ages, shapes and sizes. You can form your own crew of eight, from friends, workmates or parents, or we can put you in a crew.

Two boys had only ridden once prior to this and "only on a shetland pony which was being led around, when I was a kid!” At the end of their first lesson, these two boys were trotting, cantering and hitting the ball, whilst maintaining their usual Macarthur Waddy banter. Mighty impressive. Andrew Williams has done a fantastic job coaching the boys. Their riding and Polo skills have improved out of sight. On top of that, they’ve also learnt how to tack up polo horses, plait tails and wrap legs.

Rowing is the ultimate team sport as there is nowhere to hide on the water. Rowing is used by large and small companies as a corporate team building exercise and we welcome entries from companies and organisations to join in the King’s program. It is also a great way to have fun with friends and other parents. This year’s program commences on 10 April 2016. Once a crew is formed, it trains together for two sessions a week over four to six weeks and takes on similar crews at the “Great Autumn Regatta” on 28 May. This event is organised in conjunction with rowing parents at PLC Sydney, MLC, Redlands and Newington and is raced on the Olympic course (SIRC), at Penrith. Your crew will race in heats semis and finals at the “Great Autumn Regatta”. The course is only 500m and finals are graded into divisions, so there is a race for everyone. Contact Andrew Gall ([email protected]) for costs, entry forms and more info

Thanks go out to the boys for their dedication, commitment and horsemanship. Also, to our bus drivers for waking up early on Sunday mornings in order to get us out there safely. Most of all we would like to thank Andrew and Beck Williams, Henry Williams and not forgetting, their amazing polo ponies. It’s been a wonderful ride. We’re looking forward to a game on the White next! Holly Rutter Manager The King's Herald

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ATHLETICS After weeks of scorching, dry weather the 142nd School Athletics Carnival was held on the very day the heavens decided to finally open. Regardless of the less than ideal conditions, JS White Oval was in magnificent condition and provided a more than adequate surface for an outstanding carnival. The work of our Head Groundsman, Damien Curtis and the ‘Master of Athletics Track Marking’, Tony Nutley, ensured that our boys had every opportunity to perform at their very best. Whilst the carnival was two weeks ago, we have had to complete our High Jump events, which have taken some time, to round off Age Champion results and overall House and Tutor Group point scores. I would like to congratulate all of our boys who participated in the various events and thank them for the wonderful spirit and sportsmanship they displayed throughout the entire day. There were many fine performances with Jye Perrott and Joseph Suaali to be commended for breaking significant and long standing records. Jye ran beautifully in the Open 800m to better the existing record of 1m:59.43s, set by Sam Hall in 2001, by almost five seconds, clocking a 1m:55.10s. Joseph claimed victory in the U13 High Jump and broke the record by 10cm, set by Andrew Hayes in 1998, with a 170cm jump. Jordan Williams also equalled the Under 15 Long Jump record with a jump of 6:03cm, a fantastic achievement as well. Congratulations to both Britten House and the Percival Tutor Group on their impressive victories. Special Event Trophy Winners 2016 Headmaster’s Cup (Open 100m) Jordan Idiare 200m Cup (Open 200m) Luke Osborne Old Boys’ Cup (Open 400m) Jye Perrott Minter Cup (Open 800m) Jye Perrott Sandy Cup (Open 1500m) Jye Perrott Baker Cup (Open 4x100m Relay) Kurrle Phillip Edge Cup (Open HJ) Aidan Lane 3000m Cup (Open 3km) Darcy Penman De Burgh Macartney Cup (U16 4x100m relay) Macquarie Nancy Atterton Cup (Snr 4x400m relay) Kurrle Open LJ Trophy Jye Perrott Payne Cup (Open Shot Put) Aidan Lane Primrose Cup (Open 110m Hurdles) Ted Simpson

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Age Champions Opens St John Gray Cup Jye Perrott Runner-up Luke Osborne U17s McLardie Cup Rob Dickinson Runner-up John Gikas U16s Higgins Cup Ben Stewart Runner-up Lachlan Apps U15s Harrison Cup Jordan Williams Runner-up Nick Dang U14s Harrison Cup Cameron Forbes Runner-up Noah Clarke U13s Rouse Cup Joseph Suaalii Runner-up Harry Farrington Records Broken at Carnival Open 800m U13 HJ U15 LJ

Jye Perrott Joseph Suaalii Jordan Williams

House Championship Points 1 Britten 4040 2 Kurrle 3485 3 Macarthur Waddy 3293 Gowan Brae Tutor Group Points 1 Percival 727 2 Tarasenko 703 3 Sowden 697 121th AAGPS Championships, 10 September We will now select a broad ‘preliminary’ Athletics squad and begin the long preparation towards GPS in September. Those boys selected will shortly receive details of optional training and this will also be communicated with parents. While there are 165 days till the GPS Championships, our focus, attention and preparation have already begun. The ‘official’ season is a mere 28 days and consistent training from now until September will ensure we are well prepared whilst again being competitive. From Term 2 there will be ‘non compulsory’ running training offered to students from Tuesday to Friday, with field event preparation details to follow. If boys are wishing to make the GPS team, as well as developing speed and power for their winter sports, these ‘extra’ sessions will ensure they give themselves the best opportunity to improve and be prepared. Our past success has been built around our extensive and detailed preparation and this will again be a feature of our program this season. Please note that any Athletics training is not to interfere with other co-curricular activities to which students have commitments. Ben Gavan Master in Charge

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FOOTBALL

RUGBY

Season Launch Gala Day Sunday, 1 May 2016 The Football Committee welcomes all footballers and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings to our Gala Day.

The Rugby season started early this year, with the Athletics season being moved to the end of Term 3. With no weeks off between summer and winter sport, rugby training commenced the week prior to the AAGPS Head of the River. However, it has been a little stop-start due to there being no rugby trials on the weekend of the Rowing and then over the Easter Long Weekend. Added to this, we now have Camps Week, which means we have had only one weekend of fixtures in Term 1.

There will be fun and games and competitions, culminating in the presentation of shirts to the 1st and 2nd team squad. The day will begin at 11.00am with the grand opening of the new Football shooting cage (which was paid for entirely by the Football Committee). There will be juggling and shooting accuracy competitions, as well as refreshments and prizes. The day will wrap up around 1.00pm after the shirt presentation. Football Luncheon Letter from the Football Committee … Dear parents of footballers at King’s, We call on you to help begin a tradition. We are proposing to have an annual luncheon at the Kirribilli Club - www.kirribilliclub.com.au , commencing in 2016. On Friday, 6 May from 12.30pm, overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge, you will be able to relax and dine with a four-hour beverage package, all for the price of $140. This is not a fundraiser and you will not be asked to put your hand into your pockets and hand over your hard earned cash! We just want you to come together and have a great afternoon, in pleasant company and talk about Football and The King’s School, whilst enjoying this marvellous location. Each age group in the School Football community will be asked to try to organise a table of ten persons. (Not exclusive to King’s parents - you can bring your neighbours if you wish). Please use this as a team effort, such as 13A/B team, or come as individuals. To express your interest in attending this groundbreaking event, contact [email protected] Peter Denyer Master in Charge

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With our Rugby season now in line with the CAS Competition, this allowed King’s to play Cranbook in our Term 1 trial. It has been a very long time since The King’s School last played Cranbrook in a round of fixtures and the day was a great success. The King’s School hosted the Open, 15s and 13s age groups, whilst Cranbrook hosted the 16s and 14s groups. Overall, King’s dominated the results, winning all matches except the 16Cs, 15As and 13Ds, but the fixtures were all played in good spirit, with both schools enjoying playing against boys they have never played before. The 1st XV and 2nd XV fixtures were played on Doyle 4, as the JS White Oval has been sown with rye grass for the up and coming season. The 1st XV came up against a team with a highly credentialed backline and some big forwards, however, they were no match for a very well prepared 1st XV from King’s. As was to be expected after playing seven matches on the 2015 Rugby Tour last December, the 1st XV had a very sound structure, both in attack and defence. With the boys having formed good combinations whilst touring the United Kingdom and Italy, the team played the game at pace, and Cranbrook struggled to stay with them. The final score was a 48-10 victory for King’s, with Cranbrook only scoring their two tries when King’s was reduced to 13 men late in the game for yellow card infringements. The whole team played well, but the standout was Luke Osborne, who penetrated out wide with his size and speed. Both the 2nd and 3rd XV teams had strong results with them winning 24-10 and 40-0 respectively. It was also pleasing to see the next generation of King’s rugby players commencing their Rugby journey, when our Under 13s kicked off their Senior School rugby careers. In particular, the 13As looked very promising in deposing of the opposition to the tune of 47-0.

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Last weekend saw all boys except the 1st XV having the weekend off for the Easter holiday break. The 1st XV, however, sent a squad of twelve players over to Scots to compete in their annual Sevens Competition. This was the first time The King’s School had competed in this event and they certainly did themselves proud. They were placed in a very difficult side of the draw, coming up against one of New Zealand’s premier schools, Palmerston North, in the pool. Not expected to win this fixture, they took the opposition by surprise, winning 20-10 and then beating a Scots team 30-0, to make it through to the semi finals. Once again they were drawn against the competition favourites, King’s College Auckland, and were the underdogs for the semi final clash. However, when the game started, they were certainly the equal of their opponents, taking the game to their more fancied opponents. Scoring first, they led 5-0, only for the game to be locked up at 5-5 at half time. In the second half they had their chances, but unfortunately couldn’t get across the line, only to see King’s College score on the bell to win 10-5.

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Even though they didn’t win the tournament, the boys were very impressive in every game they played and they all enjoyed the experience. Dylan Pietsch and Luke Osborne, the two players in our team who have had Sevens experience, were very strong, as were James Lynch and Charlie Ryan, who both adapted to Sevens very impressively. With Camps Week commencing on Friday, there is no Rugby now until Term 2, with the next trial being a Home round of matches against Scots College on Saturday, 30 April. Stephen James Master in Charge

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SCHOOL DIARY

SATURDAY 2 APRIL – FRIDAY 29 APRIL

Saturday Sunday

2 3

April April

Monday Tuesday

4 5

April April

Wednesday Thursday

6 7

April April

Friday Sunday

8 10

April April

Monday Tuesday

11 12

April April

Thursday Saturday

14 16

April April

Sunday

17

April

Monday

18

April

Thursday

21

April

9.30am 6.00pm 7.30pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 3.30pm 6.00pm 9.30am 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00am 7.00pm 8.00am 8.00am 9.30am 6.00pm

8.00am Saturday

23

April

Sunday

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April

Monday

25

April

Wednesday Thursday Friday

27 28 29

April April April

8.00am 10.00am 9.30am 6.00pm 7.30am

Daylight Saving ends Church@Kings, Auditorium Church@the Chapel Basketball Club Meeting Year 8 Camp returns Rugby Club Meeting, Thomas Memorial Pavilion Football Club Meeting Year 7 Camp concludes Cadet Corps Camp returns Term 1 concludes at the end of Camps Week Boarders’ Travel day Church@Kings, Auditorium Church@the Chapel Rowing Club Meeting, Putney Cross Country training Snowsports Club Meeting, Prep Cross Country training Marching Band at Holsworthy Army Base Cross Country training Church@Kings, Auditorium Church@the Chapel Marching Band to play at Kellyville and St Marys The Future Project Research Block (to 21 April) Real Madrid Football Clinic (to 21 April) Rugby Camp commences (to 25 April) Cross Country training Duke of Edinburgh expedition (to 25 April) Marching Band Camp Cross Country training Football Trials for 1st and 2nd XI Church@Kings, Auditorium Church@the Chapel Anzac Day Marching Band departs School for March Term 2 commences Year 12 Half Yearly Examinations commence IDA Debating v St Augustine’s (A)

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