WOW!!! What an amazing day... from pre-dawn preparations, through a magnificent day of rowing & hosting, to late evening counting... the State High Spirit was on display everywhere we turned at 2018 Head of the River.

Feedback throughout the day was outstanding. Many spectators and officials commented that we served the best menu of the season (kudos to Julette!), were really impressed with our water bottles and environmental message (thanks to Hammond Recruitment, Endura & Brandition), and our raffle was a huge hit (thanks Kimberley Dripps, Endura & donors).

Our fabulous volunteers and donors...
A huge THANK YOU to every volunteer. Well over 120 girls' and boys' rowing parents, supporters, students, rowers, BSHS staff, coaches, siblings, and family pitched in to make the day such a success. We're especially grateful to all the people that did back-to-back shifts all day, and those that spent the day in the sun - whether at the car park, BBQ'ing, roving sales, or on the competitor headland. It wasn't only the girls who braved tough conditions!

Thank you also to everyone who donated items - the trailers, equipment, lollies, soft drinks, and homebake all boosted our profit.

Finally, 3 Cheers to our Coordinating Team... Michelle, Julette & Michael, Allison, Richard, Magnus, Jane & Jason, Amanda & Simon, Andrew, Jennifer & Ryan, Jo & Danny, Andy & Jeanne, Steve & Anne, Marie-Claire & Andrew. These people worked tirelessly over many weeks to bring the day together, and then have gone well above and beyond in the past few days.

Finances & Feedback...
We will tally the funds and expenses and will share the financial outcomes when everything is finalised. We definitely made a healthy profit!

We are also keen to capture any feedback about the preparations, the day, and your volunteer experience - What worked well? Even better if...? Let's capture as much as possible for next time. Please email bshsrow@gmail.com with your thoughts.

Any missing 'stuff'?
When we left the sheds last night there was still a lot of plasticware and baking trays from the homebake, some eskies, and bowls that may belong to parents. The sheds will be open tomorrow morning from 6:30am if you'd like to collect them.

Again, thank you. We really could not have done it without you. Time for a well-earned rest, and to pack away the aprons until 2019!