FINN BROKENSHIRE All-round excellence
Runner-up to the Wacher Prize for Academic Head of School (Proxime Accessit), Finn Brokenshire says he has always aimed to do well academically. “I’m quite driven and quite competitive and always knew that in order to do well later in life I’d need to focus on my academic work, because doing well would help me down the track. You’ve got to work hard in life, so you may as well start while you’re at school.” He might work hard, but Finn also knows it is important to find balance. His passion is surfing and he treasures time spent out on the waves, but has also enjoyed participating in the life of the school. Finn is an enthusiastic all- rounder. “College has definitely suited me. As it’s a smaller school there are a lot more opportunities to be taken. Not only opportunities for extension learning, but also sports, committee and House activities, as well as opportunities to head overseas and experience life elsewhere.” Finn played water polo, describing himself as a small fish in a really strong team, and football for the 1st XI, before a series of injuries – including a broken leg and twice dislocated shoulder – forced him to take a break. Undaunted, during his months of rehabilitation he chose to coach a Year 9 football team and says it was great to see younger boys get into the beautiful game. He has also enjoyed supporting the work of the Wellbeing, Environment
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