In the days leading up to this momentous day in Australian history, students throughout the School have heard Mr Jeff Knowles talk about the nature of an apology and the importance of understanding the impact that both giving and receiving one can have on us as individuals and as a community. The significance of this event will be followed up during RaVE classes across the School and in Chapel services throughout the week.

Symbolic recognition of the day is reflected by the flags flying in the Quad.
Mr Dillon's addressed the Senior School on Tuesday and his speech is available here: icd_-_rudd_apology_feb_2008

Tomorrow, Bishop Ewing will commission the Reverend Neal Roberts as Associate Chaplain of our School.

L to R: Mr Alan Ball, Head of Senior School, Mr Simon Murray, Headmaster, the Rt Revd Allan Ewing, Bishop, Revd Christopher Welsh and Revd Neal Roberts with School Captains and House Captains

Daniel ('01) returned to School last week to talk about his Rhodes Australia At Large Scholarship to Oxford University later in the year, and his amazing career with the Brumbies as an academy lock.

He's just completed an Honours' year in Anthropology for a Bachelor of Arts degree at ANU, and will take up a Masters Degree in Migration Studies at Oxford with the option of studying for a PH.D.

Dan joins another young Canberran, Joe Roff, former Brumbies and Wallaby great at Oxford, and plans to play in the all-important, annual Rugby Union grudge match between Oxford and Cambridge.

The Rhodes Trust offers nine scholarships in Australia each year selecting candidates on their strong academic record, sporting ability, and involvement in community acitivities.

Daniel with the Headmaster

Congratulations to Daniel Guinness, Old Boy of 2001, who was awarded a Rhodes Australia At Large Scholarship to Oxford University.

Daniel, a Brumbies Academy lock, has a Bachelor of Science degree and is completing Honours in Anthropology for a Bachelor of Arts degree at ANU. He intends undertaking an MPhil in Anthropology at Oxford.

Each year only nine Scholarships are made available for outstanding Australians to study at the University of Oxford.