After a 2-year hiatus, the forecast of gusty wind and heavy rain kept the organising team anxious but didn’t deter them from persevering and putting on a spectacular show in what is one of the favourite celebrations in the Boys’ School annual calendar – the Fireworks Event.

A beeline on Shore Road formed as early as 5pm with over 2,000 families and friends streaming in with picnic baskets in hand all set for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment. Aptly themed ‘Together Again’, the event saw the field in front of the new Macky Senior School and Specialist Facilities turned into picnic spots with every patch of turf filled.

The stage came to life as soon as the gates opened, welcoming families as they arrived and settled in. Our Boys’ School and College bands took turns to entertain the crowd much to the delight of proud parents who came forward to support and record their performances before heading back to their picnic spot to enjoy the company of family and friends. The rides were popular among the boys, their siblings and friends as they patiently waited in line for their turn. In between rounds at the ‘fair ground’, groups of boys took time to support their peers on stage.

The most popular activity of the day was undoubtedly the wet sponge challenge. Teachers led by the ever-game Principal Mr Peter Cassie and Chaplain Reverend Reuben Hardie stepped forward as always. Everyone there would agree that the teachers enjoyed the activity as much as the boys.

The event wouldn’t be complete without the variety of food on offer. Families were treated to a feast with a selection of barbecue items, sushi and hot food and Mr Whippy and flavoured ice shavings for dessert.

As the sky darkened, the Boys’ School Pipes and Drums marched in to cue the start of the evening programme. Mr Cassie took the stage to thank the organising committee for their incredible work and to all in attendance for their support.

The much-anticipated performance by the Muppets kicked off the evening’s performance. Needless to say the boys and their families were brimming with smiles and applause when they saw Mr Cassie, Deputy Principal Mr Grayson Aspinall and Reverend Hardie in the guise of Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy on stage. The College dance crew was next to perform before the cast from Grease made up of Boys’ School and Girls’ School teachers showed off their outstanding moves on the dance floor to the fun upbeat favourite of We Go Together. These performances paved the way for a beautiful display of fireworks which left everyone in awe.

Our sincere gratitude to the Fireworks Organising Team, parents and staff for their incredible effort in delivering yet another fun-filled day and spectacular fireworks show.

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