A position of leadership came naturally for Charlie, whether that was in the boarding house, on the rugby field, by the boat shed, on the parade ground or within the School community. Charlie took every opportunity King’s provided him with enthusiasm his cohort looked to follow.
Along with being appointed as School Executive Monitor of Community, Charlie held leadership roles as Co-Captain of Rugby, House Vice Captain of Baker Hake and Vice-Captain of Boats.
A standout sportsman, Charlie took advantage of the facilities and coaching provided to him, representing the School with pride in 1st XV Rugby and 1st VIII rowing and was part of the national championship winning crew in 2024. This sporting prowess saw Charlie awarded Full Colours for Rugby along with the Mac and Bede Smith Rugby Honour cap and Honour Colours for Rowing.
“King’s has offered me a multitude of opportunities within sport, allowing me to train and compete at an elite level with fantastic coaching and facilities,” says Charlie.
“My greatest achievements at King’s were in sport, being lucky enough to represent the School with some of my closest friends playing in the 1st XV and rowing in the 1st VIII, winning the national championship,” he says.
“King’s has given me immense support to pursue my goals in sports and academically. The staff have been incredibly professional in aiding me to reach my goals.”
This included helping Charlie develop his time management skills and work ethic, staying on top of both his extensive academic and co-curricular commitments along with his monitorial duties.
Beyond the sporting field, Charlie’s leadership was seen through his role as CUO of 13 Platoon in C Company and his dedication to his role as School Executive Monitor of Community.
“Being the Executive Monitor for Community this year has been an absolute privilege, I have enjoyed being able to help the community through sharing my passion for the School,” says Charlie.
“It has been incredibly rewarding being able to create community-focused events that promote the School’s values.”
As a fifth generation Kingsman, with his great great grandfather having left the School in 1906, Charlie is aware of the privilege it is to be a Kingsman, prompting him to take the opportunities that were provided at the School with both hands, aware of the development of character these experiences create.
“A King’s boy is a person of character who puts effort and dedication towards all aspects of life,” says Charlie.
In 2025, Charlie plans on living, studying and playing rugby at the University of Sydney, but has yet to decide on what he wants to study, tossing up between physiotherapy or commerce.
“I think that King’s has been a massively defining part of my life and that I will always look back on my time here fondly. I am really grateful for the opportunities in sport and academics, but also will always remember the aspects of outdoor education, leadership and character that have shaped the person I am today.”