Prize Giving: an enduring ceremony no matter the circumstances ‘Well, today’s Prize Giving is on the Johnson Oval not in the Town Hall or the ICC. But don’t let the picnic-style seating arrangement lull you into thinking that this is not an important event. There are significant things to be said and significant achievements to be recognised.’ Those were the words of Headmaster Michael Parker as he addressed Awards for the Class of 2021 were presented at the Valedictory guests for Stanmore Prize Giving on Monday 6 December 2021. Assembly on December 2, and those boys’ achievements were recognised again at the senior campus Prize Giving. The John F He also spoke at Lindfield Prize Giving in Centenary Hall on Lincoln Prize for Dux for a student from the Year 12 IB Programme Tuesday 7 December and at the Wyvern equivalent on the same was awarded to Alexander Palmer and James Smith. The Halse day. The Wyvern event was held online, but that did not diminish Rogers and Schofield Prizes for Dux for a Year 12 HSC student its significance. Indeed, Mr Parker emphasised that 2021 was a were won by William Ioannou. momentous year while speaking to the staff, students and guests via Zoom: ‘In generations to come people will look up what was The Lindfield ceremony enjoyed the performances of the String said at this Prize Giving day, much as they may look up what was Ensemble and the School Band, while guests at the Wyvern event said in 1919 or 1945.’ were entertained by the Wyvern Winds and Strings, and Years 3 to 6 performing ‘Rock Trap’ by William J Schinstine. The 2020 Hardy Prize winner Alistair Shaw (ON 2020) was recognised at the Stanmore event. The Full College Wind Band, directed by Mr All three events recognised students for academic effort and Josh Mann, performed and the winners of the Newington Medal improvement, service, citizenship and sport. (Mr Greg Mitchell ON 1970) and Citation (Ms Shelagh Doyle) were announced at all three prize giving ceremonies. Images clockwise from left: Zachariah Zoud, who received an Academic Merit Award for his outstanding performance in the IB, spoke at the event; Lindfield Students Edmund Juay, Toby Uys and Elliott Nickson on stage with Headmaster Mr Michael Parker; staff departing in 2021, including Mr Pat Craddock, were acknowledged at the event for their contribution to the community. 6 | Curiosity |News Autumn 2022