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ST. AUGUSTINE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
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1st January 2001
My dear boys,
It is with great joy, that we view the frontispiece of the first issue from the Old Boys of the School , which I note is surmounted by that familiar heraldic crest, which was once worn close to the hearts of the many boys who ascended Sharston Mount and passed through St Augustine's Grammar School. I am touched by the name you have chosen and that the sections are adorned with magenta, a colour which, I am sure you are aware, has many pleasant and memorable associations for the Headmaster.
I must thank you also for your generous contributions to this issue. However, I trust you will permit me to remark that some of you have not yet made your contribution. Please be assured that any contribution will be most gratefully received by the editor, and I do hope you will agree that the newsletter, which is at the heart of our Old Boys, deserves a contribution from all who support the School.
Permit me to say a few words on a subject which s of importance to us all, that is on the appropriate dress for Old Boys when attending functions such as Old Boys' Reunions. You were all pupils at a school which had reason to be proud that it was a uniform wearing school. Whereas for various reasons, Old Boys may choose ot to wear their school uniform on such occasions as Old Boys' Reunions, I cannot comprehend why any Old Boy would chooose to wear an anorak. This, you will agree, appears shabby and unworthy of our school. I would hope that Old Boys attending would choose to attend in collar and tie, so maintaining the honour of the school. In the event of inclement weather, a suitable gentleman's overcoat should be worn. It would particularly delight me to see some of the Old Boys wearing the Old Boys' tie which was procured by one of our own Old Boys.
I trust that your worthy endeavours will keep strong the bond that brought you all together on Sharston Mount. I look down with pride on your many and varied achievements and trust that the
coming years will continue to give me cause for continuing satisfaction.
It is the start of a new civil year, let me offer you every blessing for 2001.
Yours sincerely,
(F.J. McGUINESS)
Headmaster