The Shore Weekly Record Friday, 1 March 2019 Volume LXXX Term 1 Week 5 Headmaster’s Assembly Address verbal vilification and physical assault he would Number 42 face. Rickey knew that he needed a man with Some 40 years ago there was a comic radio wonderful skills and superhuman self-control and programme called The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the he was sure Jackie, a man of deep faith, could do it. Galaxy which morphed into a book and a TV Jackie married his long-term sweetheart in series. Famously, at the end of the show the February 1946, then played the season with the answer to the meaning of life was stated: 42. Dodgers minor league franchise the Montreal Despite that, there is a real Number 42 which Royals. But the Dodgers announced on April 10th teaches us a great deal about the meaning of a well 1947 they had bought his contract, and the next day lived life; what a good man looks like. No major he walked out to play against the Yankees, in the league baseball player can wear the number 42. It pivotal role of first baseman. Twelve days later has been fully retired in tribute to the great they played the Phillies, whose manager organised Brooklyn Dodgers player Jackie Robinson. This the most despicable verbal and physical year on 31 January marks the 100th anniversary of intimidation. Every vile racist slur was used. his birth. History will always honour him as the Writing later Robinson wrote, “Starting to the plate man who broke the colour barrier in major league in the first inning, I could scarcely believe my baseball. His partner in this great enterprise was ears”. The next day in the follow up game it was as the Dodgers’ General Manager Branch Rickey. bad, but now his Dodgers team mates, outraged by Both men were devout but robust Christians who the disgusting behaviour, united around him and took on injustice and triumphed. hurled the challenge to the Phillies. To this day, I Robinson’s father abandoned the family early, but really cannot stand the Phillies. By the end of the his mother was a dignified woman who set out to season he had played 151 games, batted .297, with raise her family with honour, honesty and respect 175 hits, 125 runs and the title of the Rookie of the for themselves and others. Jackie’s elder brother Year. He was also one of the most famous men in Mack ran at the racially charged Berlin Olympics. America and a symbol of hope for the oppressed. He broke the Olympic record in the 200m sprint Great success followed over the decade for him. In but finished second to the amazing Jesse Owens. 1948 more black players were signed. Jackie’s Jackie was a four letter high school and college service to the civil rights movement was athlete but found at college and in the army racist invaluable. Sadly he died in his wife’s arms in 1972 blocks to his ability to perform and play at the after a battle with ill health. highest level. Despite being an officer in the US He was determined, brave, just, courteous, humble, Army he was court-martialled on a bigoted and faithful to his wife and family. He took on a trumped up charge so ridiculous the all-white jury ghastly system and broke it. He never played the threw out the case. Everywhere he went, especially victim card. He had immense moral strength, as in the south, this morally upright superstar faced did his friend and mentor Branch Rickey. Playing the mindless racism of the Jim Crow era, hiding in Number 42 he showed us then and today what it behind the mask of Southern politeness. means to be a good man. Branch Rickey was personally committed to If you would like to read more, may I recommend integrating baseball, because he believed God had the book 7 Men by Eric Metaxas. It contains created all men equal. He met Jackie Robinson inspiring stories about men who made a difference secretly in 1945. Branch Rickey knew that he because of their courage and moral commitment. needed to find a black ball-player “with guts enough to not fight back” against the horrendous Dr TA Wright - Headmaster Friday, 1 March 2019 Shore’s Privacy Policy is available on our website at www.shore.nsw.edu.au or by contacting the School’s Privacy Officer Page 116 GPS HEAD OF THE RIVER GPS Swimming Carnival Saturday 23 March 2019 Friday 29 March Transport & Attendance Details Year 11 Attendance All Year 7 and 9 boys are required to attend Year 11 boys will be expected to attend the the Head of the River and a separate GPS Swimming Carnival at the Sydney communication has been sent home to Year 7 Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. and 9 Parents with relevant details. Boys The School has booked buses to transport boys involved in the Musical (Dirty Rotten to and from the event leaving Shore at Scoundrels) will automatically be granted leave. 5.00pm and returning to the School at All other boys are encouraged to support this approximately 9.45pm. Boys will be charged traditional and significant GPS sporting event. approximately $12 for the fare on the next Buses are provided at a cost of approximately school fee account. Dress is school uniform (no $18 for the return trip. Tickets are available boaters required). There is limited food from the Prefects’ Room at recess and lunch available at the venue. and the cost will be billed to Term 2 School Some boys may wish to attend the Library or fees. the Study Centre after school to complete their Buses will leave from the School at 7.45 am homework and assignments prior to the bus sharp, returning to School at approximately departure and it is suggested they eat down in 2.15 pm. North Sydney prior to their departure. Arrangements will be made for boarders to Dress for all boys is School summer uniform have an early dinner. (no coats or boaters) with yard hats or a blue Shore sports cap (compulsory) for sun Boys who wish to travel to the Carnival with protection. parents are welcome to do so but they should notify their Housemaster as soon as possible if There is limited food available at the venue this is their intention. (and some long queues) so it is advisable for boys to bring some lunch and a drink bottle. Any applications for leave must be in writing to your son’s Housemaster and will only be This year we are well positioned on the approved in exceptional circumstances. Year northern bank (grandstand side). 11 boys involved in ISDA Debating or the It is an event not to be missed and the rowers Musical will automatically be granted leave. will greatly appreciate your support. All other Year 11 boys must attend. R A Morrison R A Morrison Deputy Headmaster Deputy Headmaster 2019 Term Dates Term 1 Wednesday 30 January - Thursday 11 April Term 2 Tuesday 30 April - Thursday 27 June Term 3 Tuesday 23 July - Thursday 26 September Term 4 Tuesday 15 October - Friday 6 December Friday, 1 March 2019 Page 117 Dates for the Diary 1 March ICEBREAKER 1 March Year 8 Morning Tea Commanding Officer, 22 March Shore Prayer Group Major (AAC) Phillip Henniker 29 March Year 10 Morning Tea invites Shore Parent Community - for what’s on this week - click on the link below The Shore and Wenona http://www.shore.nsw.edu.au/essential-links/shore- Communities parents-newsletter/shore-parents-association-news to the Shore Cadet Unit Ceremonial Parade of the Shore and Wenona Cadets Chapel Notice We would be pleased if you could join us on Sunday 3 March Friday, 15 March 2019 Morning Prayer : 9.00am Preacher : Rev Paul Dudley 2.00pm for 2.15pm Leader : Mr Werner Pienaar Reading : 2 Samuel 7: 1 - 17 School Ground House on Duty : Barry House North Sydney Afternoon tea will be served in the Hawkins Foyer after the parade Shore Clothing Shop Reviewing Officer A reminder to parents that boys commence Colonel (AAC) wearing winter uniforms at the beginning of Term 2. Parents are Richard Morgan Encouraged to purchase winter uniform National Assistant items well before the end of Term 1. Commander AAC, and Head of Corps Parents of day boys and weekly boarders must ensure that their son’s ’My Student’ account is topped up to fully cover the cost of any purchase by boys at the Cloth Shop. Cash and Credit Cards can also be used. The Clothing Shop is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am - 4.30pm Ph: 9900 4704 Friday, 1 March 2019 Page 118 Shore Boarding It has been a frantic start to the year for our boarding community and we hit the ground running from the very start. Boarders and their families arrived the day before school began, enjoying an afternoon tea on the Chapel Lawn after unpacking and settling in. House photos took place at 7.30am the next morning before breakfast and then the first classes of the year. Add to that pizza and birthday celebration evenings, Balmoral Beach and Sydney Kings Basketball excursions, cooking masterclasses, a boarding twilight supporters’ bus to watch the 1sts and 2nds Basketball at Riverview. And then there have been al fresco dinner outings to a local restaurant, Year 7 and 9 Study Skills evenings, BBQs, footy pies watching the Rugby, fire drills, charades, ping pong and touch footy evenings on the oval - you can see there’s been a bit on! Our Year 7 boarders have also now well and truly settled in to the routine of Boarding and School life at Shore.