I want to draw on my experience at Shore School in the 1990s to shed some light, if only a little, on the baffling and disturbing behaviour displayed by some of the boys there this week, writes David Taylor.
I went to the Sydney Church of England Grammar School — Shore School — during the 1990s.baffling and disturbing behaviour displayed by some of the boys there this weekMy experience at Shore was a positive one. The gardens within the grounds of the school, for a start, were perfectly manicured. My teachers were all highly-skilled professionals.David Taylor, who is the ABC's business reporter for audio current affairs, says his Year 11 teacher instilled a passion for the subject.
A tension arises, though, when students suspect the school is concerned about its reputation above all else.Shore has a strong Christian ethos. It teaches boys to observe the Scriptures, obey their parents and serve the community. Being a "Shore Boy", it's understood within the school community, puts you on similar footing to heads of industry, sporting and even Hollywood heavyweights.
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