12 December 2011
Dear Parents and Friends of The King's School
I am happy to report that 2011 has been another good year for The King's School. The School's performance in the Higher School Certificate and NAPLAN tests were sound. The School performs well above the National and State average in the latter and a statistical analysis of our results in the HSC gives clear evidence of the reasons why King's is regarded as one of the most successful schools in being able to add value to a boy's education.
The Primary Years Program in the Preparatory School continues to captivate boys with its inquiry-based learning, and in the Senior School, the introduction of the Boys to Men Program in Year 10 has been a visionary initiative that has established life-skills as a vital part of our educational offering.
The music program goes from strength to strength and the productions of South Pacific and The Merchant of Venice continued to cement King's as one of the nation's leading schools in performing arts. Throughout the year, our sportsmen acquitted themselves valiantly. We remain a strong sporting school with wins in seven out of eleven races in the AAGPS rowing, wins in both the Senior and Junior Athletics, First and Seconds tennis, joint-premiership in cricket and many other outstanding performances.
The year has also witnessed ongoing growth in our Cadet Unit, now the largest in the land. A thriving Duke of Edinburgh Program and continued vitality within the many extra-curricular clubs and societies ensures that King's offers breadth as well as depth in its education. The School is a community of staff, parents and boys. No more is this in evidence than with the Prep Art Show which was another triumph of community endeavour.
Throughout the year, the School has prepared itself for one of its most extensive building programs. A new Science Centre is planned for construction in 2012-13, and a renovation of all day and boarding houses thereafter. Also on the horizon is a new Arts Centre. These are significant undertakings that will need the support of The King's School Community to turn them from dream to reality.
The School Council is mindful of the delicate and unsettled economic climate. Many families are making significant sacrifices to send their sons to The King's School. Recognising this fact, fee increases for next year have been limited to 4% for boarding and 5% for tuition.
In closing, I would like to express the Council's admiration for the focus and energy of the Headmaster in a year when personal health issues loomed large. He has maintained not only his effective leadership of the School Executive, but he has brought his usual rigour to the details of the projected buildings, and has put real flesh on the bones of the “Boys to Men” manhood programme.
I wish all members of the School Community a good summer break. I hope you will all drink at the well of a true, refreshing and revitalising Christmas.
The Rev. Martin Robinson
Chairman
The Council of The King's School
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