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The Associated Schools of NSW Inc. 
Formation 1929 Headquarters Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 
Membership St. Aloysius College
Barker College
Cranbrook School
Knox Grammar
Trinity Grammar
Waverley CollegeOfficial languages English Secretary General Fr R Jones, SJ
(St Aloysius')Website http://www.cas.nsw.edu.au/ The Associated Schools of NSW Inc, most commonly referred to as the Combined Associated Schools (CAS), is a group of six independent schools located in Sydney, Australia which share common interests, ethics, educational philosophy and contest sporting events between themselves. In addition, CAS members often compete with members of the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales (GPS) and, to a lesser extent, members of the Independent Schools Association (ISA).
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History
The CAS was initiated in 1928 by Knox Grammar School’s first Headmaster, Neil MacNeil, when he proposed an association with Barker College, Cranbrook School, Trinity Grammar School, All Saints College, St Aloysius' College and Knox Grammar School.
The association was formed in 1929 to provide sporting and co-curricular competition with the foundation members being the above schools with the exception of All Saints', who were not mentioned again. Waverley College had its application of June 1929 deferred until it finally joined in the 1940s. This was because the Headmaster of Trinity Grammar School throughout the 1930s came to an impasse with Waverley Headmaster at the time, Br Edward Nelson, over school fee issues. This issue questioned the integrity of the school and the application was held up until 1941. At this point in time Waverley had gained a new Headmaster, Br Andrew Denman.
The CAS primarily provides sporting competitions between the various schools, including swimming and athletics, the summer sports cricket and basketball, and the winter sports rugby union, football (soccer), and cross country. CAS also offers a wide range of cultural activities such as cadet competitions, chess, debating and public speaking. Since 1935, a representative from each CAS and GPS school has competed in the Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition.
Representatives from all six schools meet regularly to determine sporting schedules, school terms, competitions and address any issues arising from the CAS competition.
Sydney Grammar School often participate in debating competitions and some sport (mainly volleyball) hosted by the CAS board.
Mr Tony Higgins, Dean of Careers at Knox Grammar School manages the employment relations aspect of the association. Mr John Day and Mr Roger Seaborn, members of the Trinity Grammar School Council also form part of this committee and are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the CAS. Mr August Courtis is in charge of the Public Relations Department.
The meeting of the representatives of the CAS in April 2006 saw the introduction of a cadet drill competition, suggested by Captain Helen Clarke of Knox Grammar School and Mr Gordon Barkl of the Barker College School Council. This will further enhance the links between the six CAS schools. In June 2006, the CAS committee initiated the first joint-scholarship programme for academic performance. Awarded annually, the student attaining the scholarship is granted six years of secondary education at any of the six CAS schools.
The annual meeting of the CAS committee in April 2007 saw the introduction of lawn bowls as an official CAS sport through the initiative of Mr Pete Mullers and Ms Chantal Hunter of the Waverley College sport department. The event also saw the proposal of the introduction of a common teaching/learning program in the academic side of each of the six participating schools. The program has been drafted by Mr Shane Sedgman and Ms Jenny Emery of Knox Grammar School. The head of the CAS committee, Mr Dougal Parr, also announced his decision to step down from his position and was replaced by his deputy, Mr Edward Bradshaw.
On 4 May 2007, English faculty executives from the six CAS schools attended a conference held at Knox Grammar School to commence the drafting of a common learning program. Headed by the Dean of English of Knox Grammar School and Barker College, Mr Steve Parsons and Mrs Ann Lawless Bean, assessment tasks, examinations and teaching schedules were devised for the academic year commencing 2008. The mathematics department attended a similar seminar on 7 May 2007 and was headed by Mr Michael Harnwell and Mr Ian Schultz.
Schools
Member schools
Crest School Location Enrolment Founded Denomination Boys/Girls Day/Boarding Year Entered
CompetitionSchool Colors 
St Aloysius' College Milsons Point 1200 1879 Catholic Boys Day 1929 Royal Blue and Gold 
Barker College Hornsby 2300 1890 Anglican Boys only to Yr 9
Co-ed Year 10 to 12Day & Boarding 1929 Red & Blue 
Cranbrook School Bellevue Hill 1000 1918 Anglican Boys Day & Boarding 1929 Red, White & Blue 
Knox Grammar School Wahroonga 1850 1924 Uniting Church Boys Day & Boarding 1929 Black & Blue 
Trinity Grammar School Summer Hill 2200 1913 Anglican Boys Day & Boarding 1929 Green and White 
Waverley College Waverley 1430 1903 Catholic Boys Day 1944 Royal Blue and Gold Competitive Events
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Rifle shooting
- Rugby Union
- Football
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Squash
- Tennis
- Debating
- Lawn Bowls
- Diving
Champions
Trophies awarded
Rugby
The The Henry Plume Shield, named after the founder of Barker, is awarded to the premiers of the 1st XV competition.
Cricket
The Archer Shield, named after one of Knox's founders and benefactors, Mr. Andrew Reid.
Swimming
The Thyne Challenge Shield is awarded to the winner of the CAS Swimming Championships. "Thyne" was the family name of Mrs. Reid, the wife of Mr. Andrew Reid of which the athletics trophy is named after.
Basketball
The Associated Schools of NSW Basketball Shield is awarded to the winner of the 1st V basketball competition.
Football (Soccer)
The Thomas Grimson OAM Cup is awarded to the winner of the 1st XI soccer competition. It is named after Thomas Grismon, a life member of the Australian and NSW soccer federation.
Tennis
The CAS Tennis Trophy is awarded to the winner of the 1st IV summer tennis competition. The CAS Winter Trophy is awarded to the winner of the 1st IV winter tennis competition.
Drill
The CAS Drill Trophy is awarded to the winner of the CAS Cadet Drill Competition. The competition was started in 2002 and includes the Cadet Units from all the Schools except Cranbrook.
Debating
The CAS Debating Cup was first awarded in 1991.
See also
External links
- CAS website
- Barker College
- Cranbrook School
- Knox Grammar School
- St Aloysius' College
- Trinity Grammar School
- Waverley College
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