Term 1 community events set the tone for 2022 There were many fabulous events in Term 1 organised by a host of generous volunteers and staff. Tennis End of Season Celebration – organised by the Tennis Support Group On Saturday 12 March at the Space Frame, guests enjoyed a fun evening with all-you-can-eat pizza, speeches and games. Water Polo End of Season Dinner – organised by the Water Polo Support Group On Friday 18 March at the Cyprus Community Club of NSW, over 320 parents, boys and staff enjoyed the team presentations, end of season awards, entertainment, raffles and guest speakers – a memorable end to a very successful season. Headmaster’s Welcome & Support Group Showcase – organised by Office of Admissions and Community, Development and Partnerships On Tuesday 22 March, guests enjoyed a relaxed evening to welcome Year 7 Parents to the College which included meeting the Headmaster and being introduced to our 12 co-curricular support groups. The wonderful volunteers in our support groups so generously give their time to manage many fundraising and social activities. There are 12 support groups in total – Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Creative Arts, Cricket, Fencing, Football, NEW Social, Rowing, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo. Year 12 and Year 8 Coffee Morning – organised by NEW Social The coffee mornings are a new offering courtesy of NEW Social to each year group within our community. They provide an opportunity for parents to engage with others in their son’s year group in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. On Monday 28 March and Friday 1 April, Year 12 and Year 8 parents respectively enjoyed theirs! Rowing End of Season Dinner – organised by the Rowing Association The annual End of Season Rowing Awards Dinner on Tuesday 5 April celebrated the rowers’ achievements across the year groups giving recognition to their hard work and acknowledged all involved throughout the season. Year 7 Mother & Son Dinner – organised by NEW Social The annual Mother & Son Dinner at Luna Park on Wednesday 6 April was a special evening for all Year 7 boys and their mums or significant women to come together to celebrate the important bond between boys and the special women in their lives. Year 12 Parent Social – organised by NEW Social Each year, the Year 12 Parent Social is one of the last opportunities for the parents of the Year 12 cohort to enjoy each other’s company before their boys depart the College for their next adventure. This year’s event, on Thursday 7 April at Untied in Barangaroo, was great fun.