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Nathan Sharpe (72)
funny how everything points to 2006
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funny how everything points to 2006
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Vay Wilson (31)
I don't know about the under 15's. Cant comment.
But its a bit of a myth about Shore not allowing boys to play club. Plenty of them play for Clubs - particularly younger kids. So the F-J boy might be playing.
Its just the GPS squad where there are issues, and discouraged.
My boy was given the green light to play club & state champs.
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Vay Wilson (31)
Well I can tell you the 2nd's and 3rds are both having reasonable comps this year. Had 2 very close results for the 2nds against Joesy and New gone Shore's way they would now be leading or have a Share of it. 2014 seconds were in with a chance of a shared title up till the last game.
As for the other age groups, Im not too sure. Apparently 15's are struggling but the other ages are all ok. Some other Shore parents might be better informed in relation to other ages.
I am going to have more to say on the other thread, I dont want another yellow card.
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Vay Wilson (31)
IS, just for the benefit of the relatively new people like myself, what is the significance of 2006??
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Chris McKivat (8)
Tips for this weekend:
Scots
New
Riverview
Scots
New
Riverview
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Maybe this. 2006 was the last time Shore featured in the AAGPS winners circle. Shared between Shore, Joeys and View in the 1st XV and Joint winner in the 2nd XV with View.
2008 was another notable year: http://www.shsobu.org.au/rugby-2/
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Herbert Moran (7)
Not in Straight - earlier today you quite emphatically posted that 'Shore is NOT a selective school'.
I'm not wanting to get into an argument here but i beg to differ. In almost every possible interpretation of the word 'selective' bar two (academic and rugby) Shore is clearly selective as are the other GPS schools. I think you are using a very narrow and assumed interpretation of the word selective.
Ironically, therefore, great compliments to Shore that despite this 'non academic selectivity' they seem to have tremendous academic success. Shame it doesn't wash over to the rugby! Both situations could be argued to be secondary derivatives of other areas of selectivity if there is such a word!
I'm not wanting to get into an argument here but i beg to differ. In almost every possible interpretation of the word 'selective' bar two (academic and rugby) Shore is clearly selective as are the other GPS schools. I think you are using a very narrow and assumed interpretation of the word selective.
Ironically, therefore, great compliments to Shore that despite this 'non academic selectivity' they seem to have tremendous academic success. Shame it doesn't wash over to the rugby! Both situations could be argued to be secondary derivatives of other areas of selectivity if there is such a word!
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Vay Wilson (31)
Thanks Hugh,
I note the same Head Master was there then. Also the coach of that team is still at the school (coaching younger age group or a lower grade)
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
There's a bit more to it: in that year Scots and Newington were defeated by a certain school and some think that's what sent us down this path. PM if you want a link.
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Watty Friend (18)
Yes, definitely want to share this one with you... here it is [4th attempt], had to use a different site to get around the red-tape which was blocking me uploading videos more than 15mins long.
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Vay Wilson (31)
Ok Providence,
On that basis every school is selective in some manner or form. Kempsey High School would of course be highly selective and ONLY take students from Kempsey, to the disappointment of those from say Port Macquarie who are excluded.
Yes Shore is selective in that it favors sons of old boys, and obviously favors familys that have the means to pay for an education. Beyond that it only selects time of enrollment and place in the waiting list.
But it is not selective for academic admission. never has been. It clearly states it aim to be the leading Comprehensive school in Australia. They have many boys with various leaning difficulties.
The difference between Shore and other GPS Schools is that Some of these school will facilitate and make available places at the school for boys who are elite sportsman.
providence
Herbert Moran (7)
Agreed. But perhaps it should be considered that the second point in your second paragraph, ie time of enrollment, is the most selective part of all for all schools. This policy genuinely narrows the demographic of children and can't be considered constructive or positive for a school i wouldn't have thought.
As i have said previously this has created issues for Shore and other schools. Some have addressed this some have not.
Re your last point your inference is that the 'difference' is singular. The differences are multiple but not for discussion here.
As i have said previously this has created issues for Shore and other schools. Some have addressed this some have not.
Re your last point your inference is that the 'difference' is singular. The differences are multiple but not for discussion here.
Rugby Mum 2
Bill Watson (15)
S, J, I
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Vay Wilson (31)
Team lists anyone
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Vay Wilson (31)
Rugby Mum 2
Bill Watson (15)
The vortex sucked me back
Here is how their A teams are performing:
4 wins from 34 games; 324pts for v 1049 against
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
And I think Dr Wright spends a lot more time being a Headmaster and a Lay Preacher than he does building/developing.
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David Wilson (68)
13s and 15s don't look like they are travelling too well.
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David Wilson (68)
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