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• Year 6 Play
• Year 7 Mother and Son event
• Staff appointments
• End of Term 3

Earlier this week, our Year 6 students lit up the stage with their production of Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits. For many, it was their first time performing in a production, making the occasion all the more special. Allowing students to engage in Drama is an important part of their education, encouraging creativity, teamwork, empathy, and confidence in expressing themselves. Experiences like these give students the chance to explore new skills, step outside their comfort zones, and discover the joy of storytelling and performance. I congratulate all students, staff, and volunteers for creating a memorable and entertaining performance. Read more here.

This afternoon, our Year 7 students and their mothers/female mentors will come together for a special event celebrating the unique bond they share. Facilitated by connection experts Time & Space, this program invites reflection on the joys and challenges experienced. The evening will be facilitated with the support of student volunteers, including many aspirational Year 10 leaders, who are helping ensure their Year 7 peers create lasting memories with their mothers/female mentors.

This week, we have three staff announcements I am pleased to share with our community. Daniel Tomasi has accepted the position of Assistant Year Group Co-ordinator commencing in 2026. Daniel joined the School in 2024 and is an English teacher and Jupp tutor. In the Assistant role, Daniel will work closely with Todd Harnwell and the boarding staff to support the wellbeing and personal development of our boarding students in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing residential environment.

Ryan Myles will be moving from the Director of Kooringal role to Director of Experiential Learning. This role is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of our local and international programs, including Service in Action, cultural immersions, student exchanges, social justice initiatives, and the Venture program. Ryan has a very strong background in outdoor education and co-curricular programs and will commence this role next year.

I am also delighted to announce that Lachlan Hall has been appointed to the position of Deputy Head of Senior School (Planning and Co-Curricular). Lachlan is currently Head of the Centre for Excellence and has a deep understanding about co-curricular activities and the philosophy that they are not just an adjunct to the academic program but essential and powerful drivers of character formation, leadership and belonging. Lachlan is the most recent person to join the Executive team, and does so with a decade of experience in teaching, two Master of Education degrees and is currently undertaking doctoral research in strategic school leadership. You can hear more from Lachlan here.

As we reach the end of Term 3, our Year 12 students have concluded their Trial Exams and can enjoy a well-earned break before returning in October to share in the meaningful celebrations that honour the end of their school journey and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives. Wishing them all the best for the holidays, whether they use this time to rest and recharge or to focus on work and study. I look forward to welcoming the whole community back for the start of Term 4 on Tuesday 14 October.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• Recharge and reflect
• Presentation standards for Term 4

As we prepare to head into the holidays, I am reminded of the simple significance of the messages displayed in all our classrooms – Ready to learn, alongside our School Values. It is the primary responsibility for all students to recharge and reflect in the holidays to enable them to return with renewed energy and focus for Term 4. Many students will be engaged in school activities during the holidays, some around preparations for Term 4 sporting competitions, some in Cadet activities and others in fine tuning their academic understanding through targeted revision programs. I commend them for their commitment to these varied activities and encourage them to find the balance and have some’ down time’ with family and friends.

Leading into next term I urge parents to carefully scrutinise their son’s appearance and presentation of school uniform before the mad rush takes place as the new term begins. Term 1 summer uniforms may be a bit small, and we want all uniforms to be well fitted respectful of the standards of the school. Similarly, the school day begins at 8.25am and lateness simply starts the day off on the back foot, thus I seek parents’ co-operation to ensure boys arrive on time and be in tutorial by 8.30am.

In conclusion, can I thank the school community for all they have done this term to support and facilitate a huge range of exciting and diverse school activities. I would also like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday in the weeks ahead and look forward to welcoming everyone back for the start of Term 4.

Upcoming Senior School Events

• Term 3 concludes – Friday 23 September, 12.45pm
• Start of Term 4 – Tuesday 14 October, 8.25am
• Summer sports training begins – Tuesday 14 October
• PSA Sport vs Hale – Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October
• Year 12 Celebration Day – Tuesday 21 October, 8.30am to 12.00pm
• Year 12 Study Day – Wednesday 22 October
• Year 12 Prize-giving and Award Assembly – Thursday 23 October, 8.30am to 9.30am
• Year 12 Valedictory Service and Dinner – Thursday 23 October, 6.15pm to 10.30pm
• Friday 24 October – School Commences 9.45am

Mark Morrissy
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• Week of the Arts festivities
• Holiday reading
• End-of-Term finish times

The Year 6 boys have been very busy through Term 3 rehearsing for the Year 6 production of ‘Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits’. On Monday afternoon, the Year 5 cohort were the audience for the matinee performance before the Opening Night performance. With three evening performances this week, the boys and Mr Dawson are to be commended for their efforts in putting together another successful production. Congratulations to all involved. Read more here.

To conclude the arts events for the term, the highly anticipated House Shout takes place on Thursday afternoon in the Chapel. All Houses have been involved in learning the vocal parts and accompanying choreography. The theme for this year’s event is hits of the early noughties. All parents are welcome to attend and we wish all Houses the best for their performances.

As we approach the holiday break, I encourage all our boys to keep a book close by. Holidays are a wonderful time to rest and recharge, but they are also the perfect opportunity to enjoy the magic of reading. Just a few minutes each day helps children keep their skills sharp, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen their imagination. Our school library is open each day, and I encourage families to make the most of this wonderful resource. Borrowing books to take home for the holidays is a great way to ensure boys have a wide range of stories and adventures to enjoy over the break.

Term 4 concludes tomorrow with early finishing times for all Preparatory School boys. Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary boys conclude at 12.00pm. Year 1 boys finish at 12.10pm, Year 2 to 3 boys at 12.20pm and boys in Years 4 to 6 conclude at 12.30pm.

I would like to extend my thanks to all staff and boys for their efforts in making Term 3 so successful and I wish all members of our community a restful and enjoyable break. I look forward to seeing all boys back at School on Tuesday 14 October.

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School