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Over the past couple of weeks of have been privileged to attend two uplifting and engaging assemblies led by our Middle and Senior student leaders. With Whitefriars Day coming up, the boys and staff supporting them felt it would be appropriate that the theme for these assemblies should focus on the concept of what it is to be a ‘Friar.

Those who gathered, heard some wonderful reflections from our boys on what this concept means to them, speaking from the heart about their experiences of this place and particularly those who had supported them during their time here. I was blessed to be asked to provide my own thoughts on the idea which I have presented below. I would like to thank those staff and student leaders who supported this very worthwhile event, and I look forward to celebrating our special Whitefriars Day on Friday 13 September.

Last Friday, Oscar W (Year 9 Brandsma) competed in Brisbane at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships. He ran the …

Life in schools moves at a rapid pace. There are so many moving parts. So many programs, activities, learning experiences… The danger in this space is that we can end up rushing through school life so quickly that we forget to stop, reflect and celebrate all the wonderful opportunities experiences and achievement of this vibrant and engaging community called Whitefriars. Considering we are roughly half way through this term, I thought it timely to present a little retrospective.

“Citius, Altius, Fortius” is the motto of the modern Olympic Games. These three Latin words mean “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” Baron de Coubertin the founder of the Modern Olympics borrowed the motto from a Priest named Henri Martin Dideono, the headmaster of a school in Paris. This motto speaks of more than physical prowess or achievement. It speaks to me of resilience, determination, commitment, adaptability and evolution.

Following a successful involvement with Whitefriars in 2023, Mr Sherlock and Miss Ciavarella, alongside eight Year 10 boys, again visited …