22nd November 2001

Right Reverend and dear Monsignor,

It is with some trepidation that I put pen to paper.
The time has come when I must take some responsiblity for an incident which could have caused the Headmaster offence, indeed great offence.

Although I was not the only party involved nor, it has to be said the prime instigator; the Headmaster will be aware, honour demands that I keep silent and take the full punishment as if I were the sole perpetrator. I take no small comfort in that I have not taken the path of hiding behind cowardice nor attempting to buy my way out through betrayal.

I refer, of course to that most inappropriate presentation of the uniform of this great school at the recent First Reunion of St Augustine's Grammar School.

I appreciate the Headmaster's affection for that navy blazer boldly striped in magenta, the show piece of the uniform that, in September 1965, first saw its dawn on the rise of Sharston Mount. The Headmaster has always seen that whenever on view, public or otherwise, this majestic uniform is meticulously presented and a credit to all who take the name of St Augustine's Grammar School. The Headmaster is rightly proud that our parents chose this as a uniform wearing school.

In the eyes of many, this incident will have sullied the image of our cherished uniform and and may have marred what was otherwise a memorable and enjoyable evening.

Once chastened by the expected measured and just reprimand,I pray that, the Headmaster will find it in his heart to place this matter behind him and in time forgive this regretable and unfortunate omission.

I place on record my unreserved apology and assure the Headmaster that I will endeavour to ensure any individual wearing the school uniform will, in future, have their tie properly done up.

Placing my behind before him, I now thank the Headmaster for his anticipated tender correction.

 Asking your blessing
  Right Rev and dear Monsignor
 I had the honour to be
  Your humble pupil

Peter Fay