Interestingly, he's apparently the brother-in-law of the new Headmaster at Kings.
you are kidding.
Interesting family BBQ's, they must flip a coin to see who says Grace.
Not kidding. The Sydney diocese of the Anglican church is different from the rest of the Church in Australia, people are promoted and/or appointed these days on the basis of religious affiliation first and foremost.
Alive and well at Anglican SchoolsOhhhh yes. Jensen is the poster boy of nepotism
https://www.smh.com.au/national/jensen-trinity-fires-spirit-of-discontent-20021028-gdfrl7.html
OK, how about sticking to talking about rugby, hmmm?
Well said.Hello Cyclopath
Unfortunately, Cyclopath, the Nature of some Anglican Schools is now directly connected to Rugby and impacts upon our game at a schoolboy level. As elements within the Anglican Church, would prefer to select a good Anglican who attends Church, as opposed to a well qualified and experienced teachers who can coach Rugby. The result is unmotivated teachers who couldn't coach a fish to swim.
Quiet, simply the attitude of the Anglican Church is critical to our game, together with its impact at a grassroots level.
Hello Cyclopath
Unfortunately, Cyclopath, the Nature of some Anglican Schools is now directly connected to Rugby and impacts upon our game at a schoolboy level. As elements within the Anglican Church, would prefer to select a good Anglican who attends Church, as opposed to a well qualified and experienced teachers who can coach Rugby. The result is unmotivated teachers who couldn't coach a fish to swim.
Or even worse, no longer promote the game within Rugby playing schools. The concept of Muscular Christianity has given way to teacher's who are neither interested or care about a holistic education involving sport, particularly Rugby. Compare this with the Catholic schools, where the demise of Rugby is less apparent if it occurs at all, despite the introduction of greater choices in sport.
Equally, the non-conformist schools such as Newington and Scots, once below the standing of Shore and Kings as Rugby Schools, are well ahead particular Scots and to a lesser degree, Newington. Although, Newington's strength lies in its A teams where quality coaching by two former Wallabies has made a world of difference. These coaches were selected not on their religious zeal. But their professionalism as Rugby Coaches. Equally the Scots Rugby program is one of the most professional on offer and Scots now dominate across most grades.No religious zealots there either.
Quiet, simply the attitude of the Anglican Church is critical to our game, together with its impact at a grassroots level.
I don't care. Talk about rugby, not religious school politics. It's simple.
OK, how about sticking to talking about rugby, hmmm?
Only the Welsh'd conflate rugby and religion. The rest of us see the game as a secular pastime.
Newington has also been sending teachers over to assist with the academic side of things
I don't care. Talk about rugby, not religious school politics. It's simple.