02 April 2026
As we arrive at the end of Term 1 and participate in Holy Week, there is a natural opportunity to pause, reflect and give thanks for what has been a full and enriching start to the year.
It has been a busy term in every sense; in the classroom, across co-curriculars and in the many moments that unite our community. In recent weeks, we have seen the conclusion of the summer sports season through the Intercollegiate competition, a highlight of our school calendar.
Across Intercol fixtures, what has been most evident is the strength of our shared endeavour. Spectator numbers have been excellent, and the spirit in which our boys have supported one another has been pleasing to see. There is something powerful in a young person discovering that their role in a team or community is not limited to performance alone, but extends to encouragement, presence and shared endeavour.
It remains my hope that even more boys, particularly those not directly involved in a specific sport, will come to experience the joy of supporting others. In doing so, they deepen their sense of belonging and recognise that being part of this community means contributing to something far greater than themselves.
We have also continued to emphasise an important distinction, that ours is not a tribal brotherhood, but a loving one. It is a community in which we seek not individual glory, but collective growth. When success comes, it is held with humility; when disappointment comes, it is met with grace. In all circumstances, we are called to acknowledge those around us and to recognise that no achievement is ever ours alone.
Holy Week invites us to pause, take stock and reflect with gratitude. It also calls us to consider how we respond to challenge, and how we care for others in times of need.
In this context, a particularly moving moment last week came through the courage and generosity of old scholar Fraser Jaffray (HWK 2019), who returned to speak at Muster ahead of the Prefects’ World’s Greatest Shave.
At just 24, Fraser is undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Having completed chemotherapy earlier that morning, his decision to share his experience with our boys was an extraordinary act of courage and generosity.
While many of our students may not yet have faced challenges of this magnitude, life will inevitably present moments that require resilience, perspective and strength. Fraser’s example gave powerful context to this, prompting us to reflect on how we meet difficulty, and how we support others in theirs.
As a community, generosity is measured in action. In our Houses, mentor groups and daily interactions, we are each called to consider how we might support, encourage and lift those around us.
The School has marked Holy Week, the most significant week in the Christian calendar, across both the Senior and Junior Schools. Senior School students and staff have taken part in Chapel Services reflecting on Jesus’ final days, his crucifixion on Good Friday, and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Junior School students attended an Easter service, and our Year 3 students participated in the Last Supper Play.
Holy Week offers a moment to reflect on the deeper messages of faith, hope and renewal. Regardless of individual beliefs, the themes expressed through daily prayers, liturgy and homilies from our chaplaincy team encourage us all to consider our place in, and contribution to, our community through the lens of Pro Deo et Patria.
Thank you for your support throughout the term and for the many ways you contribute to the life of St Peter’s College.
I wish you and your family a safe, restful and joyful Easter.
Tim Browning
Headmaster