ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë is a holistic School of excellence for boys, offering leading facilities and a distinguished Faculty that supports a broad range of academic, physical, and personal pursuits. Our students benefit from an extensive breadth of educational opportunities that span intellectual, sporting, social, emotional, and spiritual development, fostering their comprehensive growth and wellbeing.
Within this unique educational environment, students are encouraged to excel in their chosen fields, guided by expert teachers dedicated to helping each boy become the best version of himself.
The essence of ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë’s pedagogical philosophy is to cultivate well-rounded individuals, with the arts as much a valued endeavour in building good men as our intellectual offerings. We aim to shape young men who contribute positively to their communities and society.
This well-rounded approach has led to a record-breaking number of HSC Showcase nominations, with 73 nominations this year, surpassing the previous highest achievement set by the 2023 cohort.
ARTEXPRESS
ARTEXPRESS showcases a broad spectrum of major works from the Higher School Certificate, serving as an exemplary teaching and learning resource that embodies best practices in Visual Arts education. Its purpose is to celebrate student achievements, fostering a connection among communities through the visual arts.
Over the last decade, ARTEXPRESS has showcased the works of more than 3,000 students. This event has evolved into a highly anticipated occasion on Sydney’s cultural calendar, gaining recognition both nationally and internationally.
ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë’s nominated student, Michael Yang is to be commended on his consideration for this highly competitive exhibition in 2025.
Native Silence delves into the binary between Michael’s dual heritage as a recent immigrant navigating the rich cultural landscapes of China and Australia.
Inspired by his newfound passion for drawing and photography, Michael’s Major Work delves into the interplay between these two creative realms as a means of mitigating the personal tensions of feeling torn between them. Through motifs such as Chinese calligraphy, it embodies a unique fusion of cultural influences, serving as both a journey of self-discovery and a materialisation of the universal struggle to balance the preservation of one’s roots and heritage while embracing a new world and identity.
Encore
The Encore Concert, to be held next year at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 24 February, provides a platform to showcase outstanding performances, compositions and musicology essays from this year’s HSC cohort. At ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë, musical achievement has always been celebrated as a complement to academic success, and this year is no exception.
In their Music 2 and Music Extension courses, Charlie Corbett-Jones, Max Kim, Alan Li and Chris Mathur demonstrated exceptional skill by delivering performances of six pieces at an exemplary standard, leading to their well-deserved nominations. Charlie’s French horn repertoire included works by Brahms, Hindemith, Howes, F. Strauss, R. Strauss and Weber; while Max’s Viola repertoire consisted of works by J.S.Bach, Bridge, Clarke, Dean, Seiber and Walton. Alan’s Violin programme featured works by Debussy, Sibelius, Stanhope, Strauss, Schoenfeld and Wieniawski; while Chris’ French horn repertoire included compositions by Ewazen, Glière, Mozart and Sinigaglia, and recognised the wonderful contributions of female composers with pieces from Likhuta and Vignery.
All students incorporated an Australian piece composed in the last 25 years into their Music 2 programmes and presented an ensemble piece in their Extension programme. Being nominated for the prestigious Encore Concert is a significant honour, and Charlie, Max, Alan and Chris are to be congratulated on this remarkable achievement.
SHAPE
A group of 14 talented students from our Technological and Applied Studies Department have been nominated for potential selection in the prestigious SHAPE exhibition, an annual showcase of exemplary Major Projects from HSC Design and Technology and Industrial Technology students. The nominated ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë students have exhibited remarkable skill, creativity, and innovation in their work.
Congratulations to Design and Technology student Samuel Walter, and Industrial Technology students Fergus Abbott, Edward Baxter, Oliver Betar, Alexander Bishop, Edward Gall, Harry Hattersley, Jake Hebblewhite, Edward Kenny, Lewis Kingdom, Thomas Livingstone, Oliver Mackellar, John Perdikaris, and Braxton Tam for their well-deserved nominations.
The Shape 2023 exhibition will be held at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct from March 2025. Known for its vibrant support of the arts, this iconic venue offers the ideal setting for these emerging designers to present their innovative creations to a broader audience. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the future of design and serves as an inspiration for all Design and Industrial Technology students.
OnSTAGE
A talented group of graduates from ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë’s 2024 HSC Drama cohort has been recognised for their outstanding performances, earning a place on the shortlist for the highly anticipated 2025 OnSTAGE event, to be held at the Seymour Centre from February 8 to 14.
In total, ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë students secured an impressive 54 nominations, an accomplishment that reflects the exceptional standard of our Performing Arts Department and their graduating Class of 2024.
Students achieved exceptional results across both Group and Individual Performance categories: all 29 Drama students were nominated for Group Performance, while 24 out of a possible 28 received nominations for Individual Performance. In addition, we would like to recognise Henry Bloore for his nomination for Individual Project: Costume Design. Nathanael Robertson is commended for his selection as reserve individual performer for the final showcase. Further, we congratulate Matthew Connor, Jack Ingham-Smith, Eddie Hall, Harry Brigden and Joshua Satur for the ultimate selection of their Group Performance, When You Dish Apon a Star in the final showcase.
These outstanding achievements reflect the hard work and artistic excellence of the 2024 Drama class.