Four years later…
As parents, we were always proud to share the adventures and achievements Joe had experienced or earned. A mixture of events, some more evident to the world than others led to a hiatus in...
Joe Christie A parent's perspective
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In Flanders Fields – 2020
A year ago, our son Joe was reciting “In Flanders fields” at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance in front of thousands of students from Victorian schools, distinguished RSL guests and Her Excellency the Governor...
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School Captain Speech 2019 – Melbourne High School
As Melbourne High students, our success often comes from striving for greater accomplishments, in looking towards the future for an end goal, whether that be an ATAR, a National Rowing Medal, a Royal South...
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National Rowing Championships 2019
Although this seems like a long time ago in a place far far away, it is part of the celebration of four years at Melbourne High. I wrote a long article at the time...
School Captain Speech 2019 – Melbourne High School
As Melbourne High students, our success often comes from striving for greater accomplishments, in looking towards the future for an end goal, whether that be an ATAR, a National Rowing Medal, a Royal South...
Four years later…
As parents, we were always proud to share the adventures and achievements Joe had experienced or earned. A mixture of events, some more evident to the world than others led to a hiatus in...
In Flanders Fields – 2020
A year ago, our son Joe was reciting “In Flanders fields” at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance in front of thousands of students from Victorian schools, distinguished RSL guests and Her Excellency the Governor...
National Rowing Championships 2019
Although this seems like a long time ago in a place far far away, it is part of the celebration of four years at Melbourne High. I wrote a long article at the time...
Melbourne High Rowers Ride across Victoria for charity
Murray to Moyne is a short meaningless phrase for those not in the know. After 17 hours of listening to the sound of hazard lights clicking in my car as I followed riders from...
Melbourne High School – Sydney International Rowing Regatta 2018
I arrived at the regatta on Thursday. It had been going since Monday. Here are albums from the last four days of racing. Our teams came away with great memories, an incredible experience on...
Melbourne High win at State Rowing Championships
For those who have seen the photos already on Facebook I apologise as this is coming from my blog – It is a more comprehensive post though with more links and video. The State...
Editing my Flying Photography
This is just a short post about a flight I made to Adelaide River. Although there were rain clouds around I was lucky not to encounter any storms. The recent rain has made the...
Philanthropy is more than an ATAR score
Joe and his colleagues at Melbourne High do well in academic studies and sport. Part of the program at Melbourne High focusses on community service and engagement. I was surprised and pleased when Joe,...
Henley on the Yarra – 2017
Joe and the boys from Melbourne High participated in the Henley on Yarra rowing competition earlier in the year which is styled on the Henley event in England. Again a stunning spectacle and this...