NEWS FROM THE HEADMASTER

Headmaster
David G Scott

13 FEBRUARY 2008

Prime Minister's Apology

Today in Canberra the Australian Parliament has made a formal Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Only time and subsequent actions will define whether there is change and improvement in conditions for the Aboriginal people of this country.

The Professional Development Council of the Australian Principals' Associations have come together to make their own joint statement. This is no small thing when you consider that the group represents the Australian Primary Principals Association, The Australian Secondary Principals Association, The Association of Heads of Independent Schools and the Catholic Secondary Principals. This combined body (APAPDC) has provided a Newsletter and Media Statement outlining the background to this matter:

APAPDC MEDIA RELEASE – PDF 71KB

RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA FAQ – PDF 44KB

This week, during Assembly, the Head of each campus will speak to the boys about the Apology as part of the 'awareness raising' on this important issue.

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WED 20 AUG
P&F meeting 7.30pm Function Room

FRI 22 AUG
UNSW Science Experience Closing Date for Applications

SAT 23 AUG
Football Annual Dinner
Class of 1988 - 20 year Reunion

MON 25 AUG
Newington Long Weekend

WED 27 AUG
ONU Business Breakfast

SAT 30 AUG
Football Trophy Presentations

SUN 31 AUG
Basketball Car Rally Fundraiser

TUE 2 SEPT
Wyvern K-6 School Tour

THU 4 SEPT
Secondary School Tour
Year 9 Performance Night

TUE 9 SEPT
The 70 Club Luncheon

THU 11 SEPT
Billy Budd Theatre Production

FRI 12 SEPT
Billy Budd Theatre Production

SAT 13 SEPT
Newington Royale - P&F Fundraiser
Billy Budd Theatre Production

WED 17 SEPT
Year 12 Tertiary Options for 2009

MON 22 SEPT
RockFest

FRI 26 SEPT
Term 3 finishes
Valedictory Chapel and Farewell Luncheon
GPS Old Boys Gold Challenge Reunion – Golf Day

SAT 27 SEPT
GPS Old Boys Gold Challenge Reunion

MON 13 OCT
Term 4 starts

SAT 18 OCT
Secondary School Tours

MON 20 OCT
Rugby Support Group Annual General Meeting

TUE 21 OCT
Prep Schools Instrumental Showcase

THU 23 OCT
Wyvern K-6 School Tour

MON 27 OCT
Creative Arts Association Meeting

WED 29 OCT
ONU Business Breakfast

SAT 1 NOV
Old Boys 50-Year Reunion

TUE 4 NOV
ONU Council Meeting

SUN 9 NOV
Year 7 Chapel Service

MON 24 NOV
Year 7 2009 Parent Orientation Night

TUE 25 NOV
ONU AGM

MON 1 DEC
Prize Giving
Term 4 finishes

TUE 2 DEC
Experience Year 7 Day

2-7 DEC
Cadets Annual Camp

27-29 JAN 2009
Year 7 Camp

1 APR 2009
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