Acting Dean of Students | Mr Damien Cuddihy

As the term draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the last nine weeks and wish you a safe and relaxing mid-year break. 

The community looks forward to moving into the new Mt Sion building next term. No doubt, it has been a difficult 12 months at the College for the students managing the reduced space and putting up with the noise. Semester 2 will see a number of changes to the areas allocated to various year levels as we reoccupy Duhig Place and the new rooftop area. The Year 8s will move onto the rooftop space, leaving Treacy Court to our Year 7s. Year 9 will be brought up from the lower basketball court to the area outside the Sport and Culture Office. The Year 12s will return to Duhig Place and the Year 11s will maintain their current space but extend all the way across to under the Chapel. The Years 5 and 6 students have been enjoying the grass at Victoria Park and will remain in this space for the rest of the year. 

This Friday afternoon, the Term 2 Sport program concludes when our 1st XI Football and 1st IV Tennis teams host IGS. Despite the unusual timing, there is some enthusiasm amongst Years 11 and 12 students about attending the event as spectators. It is wonderful that our students are keen to attend and give their support. Although the term will be finished, it is exceptionally important that spectators are dressed in full College uniform and that their conduct is exemplary – we need to see support that is positive and focussed on helping our players to perform at their best. All the very best to everyone involved.

At the College assembly last week, I reminded students that the College’s expectations about student conduct apply to all camps and tours that may be held on the holidays. I ask that if you have a son attending these activities, you take some time to remind him of both the College's and your expectations of his conduct when away on tours or camps. 

Next term, we also welcome Mr Anthony Hayward back as Windsor House Dean. I thank Ms Jane Williams for her efforts acting in this role; she did a wonderful job in leading the House. Finally, I never take for granted how blessed we are in this community, especially after the holidays when all boys and staff return to the school safe and sound with an appropriate haircut. 

Please enjoy this time together.