The King's School annual reports 2010

I wish to express mywarm appreciationto all who havecontributed tomaking 2010 sucha memorable year.StaffThe academic staff, administrative staff and those working inmaintenance and grounds and dining hall have combined toensure that The King’s School produces a learning environment that issecond to none. The devotion shown by staff is such that theycharacteristically go well beyond mandated expectations in order toensure that the learning experience provided by The King’s School isof the very highest quality.CouncilThe Governors of The King’s School set the direction of the School.Throughout 2010, Council has served the School with a devotion which Ifind humbling. Although not remunerated in any way, the School Councilhas spent countless hours deciding the proper course for the future ofthe School. Faithfully and effectively led by the Chairman of Council, theReverend Martin Robinson, the current health and vitality of the School isno small way due to the wisdom and vision of this extraordinary group.School executiveThe prominence of The King’s School’s within Australian education, thestrength of its academic program and the richness of its co-curricularprogram, is a product of the School’s executive. This group has beenindefatigable in their service to the School and in their support of me.Most of the better ideas, in relation to the future of The King’s Schoolowe their genesis to the School Executive and I extend my profoundthanks to them for their support, creativity and devoted service. Notmany will be aware of the huge impost made by me upon their time,yet all members of the School Executive give cheerfully of themselvesand contribute richly to the strong collegiality found with the School. Ithank each member of the School Executive for the synergy they bringto the leadership of the School and for being architects of anotherstrong year.Members of the School Executive for 2010 were:Mrs Ruth AdamsMr Peter RaineyMrs Belinda BaxterMr Tony RocksMr Rob ChandlerMrs Julie WrightMr Keith DalleywaterMr Geoff DornanThe Rev Stephen EdwardsMr Michael EggenhuizenMr Peter GrimesMr Bruce HilliardMr Kevin LeeMr Clive LoganMr Graham McGregorMr Malcolm PowysMembers of the School Council for 2010 were:The Most Reverend Dr P Jensen Mr R DavisPresidentMrs B GordonMr JD LaneThe Rev MB RobinsonMr BR LarkingChairmanDr R MackayMr AED MobbsThe Venerable KP AllenThe Rev Canon BH MorrisonMr WMcI CarpenterMr PE RobertsThe Rev Canon Dr D Claydon Mr LDS Waddy, AM, RFDThe Rev Dr H CoxMr MJ WebeckConclusion2010 has been a very successful year, but we must never presume thatsuccess is easy to come by or that we are immune from the possibilityof failure. I am mindful that the School is supported by the prayersof many and by the goodwill of a pantheon of supporters who lovethe School. I wish to express my warm appreciation to all who havecontributed to making 2010 such a memorable year.In closing, I would like to thank my wife, Jane, and my family for theirlove, help and support throughout the year.Dr Tim HawkesHeadmasterDecember 201032 The King’s School33