Mitre

MR BRETT MASSEY mitre housemaster

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

At the end of this exciting and busy year, we take the time to reflect on what made our time so special. In Mitre House it comes down to the wonderful team of boys and teachers who exemplify what it means to be a band of brothers. We have had a year of ups and some downs but always held our head high and looked for the positives in all of our endeavours.

The following is a poem written by Shel Silverstein - I thought it was appropriate to help us to aim for our highest as the future approaches. All the woulda-coulda-shouldas Layin’ in the Sun, Talkin’ ‘bout the thingsThey woulda-coulda-shoulda done… But those woulda-coulda-shouldas All ran away and hid From one little did.

During your years in the Prep School concentrate on doing things that will have a positive effect on your lives. Choose your friends wisely, listen to your parents and teachers, and do the very best you possibly can in everything you attempt. To our parting Year 6 boys: On your final days at TSS Prep, don’t look back on the things you would have done, could have done, or should have done. My hope is that you will look back on a fine, long list of accomplishments that happened because you aimed high, took chances, lived up to your potential, and most importantly you did something. Good luck with all of your future endeavours and remember that Mitre will always be in your heart.

MESSAGES FROM YOUR 2018 MITRE HOUSE LEADERSHIP TEAM Taj Faragallah Mitre House Captain 2018 This year in Mitre House amazing things have happened. TSS gives us so many opportunities to do what we love and encourages boys to compete and have fun with each other. In Mitre House we thrive to do our best in everything we do. And that’s why we’re always happy with our result because what matters is that we gave it 100%. There have been some major events in Mitre this year. At the very start of the term we had our annual swimming competition. This is by far the most crazy and busy day of the whole year. Our fundraising event, the Mitre marketta, showcased our diverse multiculturalism in a massive celebration of food from around the world. The day was a huge success raising over $2,000 dollars for cystic fibrosis. We put our heart, soul and sweat into the cross country, athletics carnival and House music competition, producing great results and enjoying every minute of it. I’m so proud of my mighty Mitre men. My time in Mitre has been one of the best of my life. I go to school everyday proud to be a Mitre boy. I remember myself in Year 3 looking up to the senior Mitre boys hoping that one day I could be like them. It has been an honour to be the Mitre House Captain of 2018. Thank you to Mr Massey for being the best Housemaster and for your mentoring

and guidance. Thank you to Ashton, Connor and Jack for being great Vice Captains and to all the mighty Mitre boys who make this such a fantastic House. I will never forget my time at TSS Prep and will always be a Mitre boy at heart.

Ashton Bellchambers Mitre House Vice Captain 2018 I have been in Mitre House since Reception. In Reception, no one knew what the colours and names on our shirts meant. It was in Year 3 that I truly realised what Mitre House was about. In my first House meeting I was awed by how many people there were, and immediately looked up to the Year 6s. At my first House event, cross country, I didn’t know the war cry, or where to go, and was utterly confused. It was thanks to some of the older boys that I was finally able to learn the Mitre war cry and be able to race with other boys of my age. I felt amazing when I was cheering on the other age groups, with lots of highs. I knew then, that was what Mitre House spirit was. A few years down the track, I still feel that same spirit coursing through me. Mitre House is a prime example of what a TSS House should be, a band of brothers. I have been privileged enough to be a Vice Captain this year, along with Connor and Jack, with Taj as our Captain. For the Mitre boys of 2019, keep the Mitre spirit alive, and stay steadfast.

Jack Abercrombie Mitre House Vice Captain 2018 Mateship in Mitre is very crucial because it helps you get through tough times. Always having someone beside you makes a massive difference and gives you confidence to try something again, also helping others makes you feel better on the inside and experience new things. Mateship plays a big part in the Howard Smith Cup because we all need to help in getting those crucial points and trying to win the cup. Our House spirit is also key in Mitre because it always lifts everyone up and makes them feel better. Overall Mateship and House spirit really make our House what it is today.

Connor Cummings Mitre House Vice Captain 2018 The Mitre House multicultural marketta was a great success in 2018. We raised over $2,000 for Cystic Fibrosis and enjoyed a culinary tour of the world. The multicultural marketta is a great way to try new food that you haven’t tried before and getting to know other people from other countries as well. We had over 20 food vendors and the Prep School was buzzing with excitement. I am proud of the way we organised the event and even prouder to have supported such an important charity.