McKenzie House
February 2008
Term 1: Newsletter 11
Inter-House Cricket

“The only sin is mediocrity”
Martha Graham

Dear McKenzie Family

On Sunday we had the Inter-house Cricket Competition. We were delighted with our performances in both the junior and senior competition as we were only seeded 6th in both competitions. However, we upset the odds by coming 3rd and 4th respectively. It is amazing how passion and spirit can help you to maximize your potential. Well done to the juniors who beat Churchill and Pearce but lost to Ellis. The seniors beat Churchill but lost to Falcon and eventual winners Newnham. My thanks to the captains, Andrew Giliam and Jason Shield, for all their hard work.

It is unbelievable to think that half-term is just around the corner but it has been a busy start to the year and I am sure the boys are looking forward to the short break. A reminder, that all boys must have returned from the long weekend by 8.30pm on Monday night. Could I also ask parents to make sure their son has a haircut over half-term as there is still four and half weeks till the end of the term.

The plans for our McKenzie Golf Day on the 16th of March is going well and I encourage you to book your four-ball as well as let Matthew an Asche know whether you can assist with a donation or prize. We hope to have a full field and it promises to be a great day.

I am delighted by the manner in which our new boys have settled into the school. They have made great strides over the past four weeks and we are proud of them. In particular, I thank Matthew van Asche, Grant Tromp and Andrew Giliam, for the guidance they have shown in assisting them. All of them have passed their new boys test with flying colours and they have integrated well in the House. I am sure the new boy parents are particularly looking forward to having them home for a few days. I can assure you they will do lots of sleeping and do not pamper them too much!

Have a great week.


Regards

Paul

Junior Inter-house Cricket team

Senior Inter-house Cricket team

The junior team just before victory against Pearce!