Senior News
My Brother ' s Keeper
The first semester of 2017 has been eventful and memorable . It started with my personal highlight of the year , the introduction of new students into the College . Officially , this took the form of a two-week program that included Senior boys playing games at lunch time with new Year 7s , showing them to their classes and running the first ever ‘ Clubs Day ’. This expo took place in the Memorial Hall , and showcased all the different co-curricular clubs and activities on offer at the College . The new boys could walk through the hall , speaking to Senior boys who represented Debating , Drama , Archives , Photography , Chess , various Music ensembles and lesser-known sports like Fencing and Mountain Bike Cycling . The event punctuated a really inspiring effort by the current students to make everyone feel welcome and included , embodying an attitude of being My Brother ’ s Keeper .
Another highlight has been the various inter-House events that have occurred this semester . The year started with a bang , with the inaugural Inter-House Spelling Bee – a much anticipated affair that took place over three gruelling days in a packed out Theatrette . The crowd was in awe of the talent on display , with words like pterodactyl , wildebeest and flibbertigibbet being knocked down with typewriter precision . Since then , inter-House events have ranged from Cricket , Table Tennis , and even to “ King of the Yarn ” ( impromptu speaking competition ). These events have been a great way to bring the whole community , both staff and students , together .
Additionally , the Hot Potato Shop has returned this semester . This is a lunchtime event that sees prominent public figures invited to have a Q & A with boys about their careers , interests and opinions . This semester we were lucky enough to have Richy Walsh , a professional UFC fighter , and the Hon . Tanya Plibersek MP , who spoke about the history of the Union movement in Australia .
On top of these lunch-time events , there have been some great sporting highlights . Of course , there was Head of the River , which saw the 1st VIII perform extremely well to come second . For many of the boys , especially the Year 12s , this is one of the best days to showcase their school spirit . Additionally , there was the T20 Charity Cricket Match in support of Jarjum College , a great day with the Riverview 1st XI playing a Celebrity XI that included Simon Katich , Monty Panesar and Adam Goodes .
With these just being the highlights from the first two terms , the boys cannot wait for what the rest of the year has to offer .
JESSE GRAY , COLLEGE CAPTAIN
Cheshire House
Cheshire is a House of unity , benevolence and camaraderie . We value the gifts of all students and work to the best of our ability to ascertain that the boys of Cheshire live in a friendly and inviting community . This year saw several new boys enter the House ( primarily in Year 7 ), who were welcomed with open arms and a cheeky grin . We also revived ‘ Cheshire Pancakes ’ on Shrove Tuesday , raising over $ 1300 for the Ryder Cheshire Foundation . Further to that , our House Mass and Supper was a great success and provided an excellent opportunity for the entire community to come together to celebrate life , love , service and education . We ’ re looking forward to what Semester Two may bring !
ROHAN COSTELLO , MACINTYRE BIRD AND SAMUEL HUNTER
Above Year 12 Cheshire House . Absent : Luke Helmich .
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