Goodbyes Begin for Boys’ School Leavers – Tie Presentation

In the first of many ‘finals’ for our Year 8 boys, the annual Leavers Tie Presentation brought a little joy to a rather rainy Friday afternoon. It was an intimate and memorable moment in the boys’ school year, where the Year 3 boys presented their fellow schoolmates with their ties. Symbolic of the changing season, our Year 3 boys are coming of age and graduating from Junior School. Similarly, our Year 8 boys will soon be leaving for College.

Before the ceremony, the Year 3 boys were asked how they thought the Year 8 leavers would feel. Many hands raised, and an incredible assortment of answers came forth. Some said nostalgia and gratitude; others said excitement for the journey ahead. Others again said a sense of achievement, a tinge of sadness, and anticipation. That sums it up, as the adults couldn’t have spoken better words in the room.

On top of the tie presentation, several other awards were given at the ceremony, including sports, MasterChef, and service awards. We would like to congratulate Oliver McGuinness, Sachin Matheson and Harrison Keene for their incredible achievement of gold service awards. 

To our Boys’ School Year 8 leavers, the same feelings described by our Year 3 boys were reciprocated by the staff, who have journeyed with many of the boys since they were new entrants. We are grateful for the legacy you have left. We hope you continue to lead with respect, integrity, service, excellence and love wherever your journey takes you.