Here is the position :-

Fellows all ... I print below verbatim, a message from the head teacher at
Shorefields,  P. McNulty .... the message is clear.

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Dear John


We came across your debate over the Institute Funds on the Internet and
obviously should make our position clear. Shorefields was approached as a
possible beneficiary of these funds and related assets.

We have had tentative discussions and asked for some provenance to support
the matter. This was not forthcoming.

We made the decision not to pursue the issue and it is not in the interests
of Shorefields School, the students or staff to be embroiled in any row
over the Institute Funds.

The school is currently benefiting from considerable investment, has
changed dramatically in recent years and in 1999 experienced the greatest
improvement in examination results in the City.

There would seem to be an issue around the Institute Funds which is worth
pursuing on the part of all those with connections or fond memories of the
Institute. I can assure you that we at Shorefields are not pursuing the
matter.

I wish you all the very best of luck.

Yours sincerely

Philip

P. McNulty
Headteacher
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I think this is a very interesting response.

I ask that we don't now run off as individuals and write compelling letters
to anyone ! I am not in a position geographically to coordinate what we do
next ... we have some lawyers in the fold ... maybe Graham Ross or some
other great solicitor can become a focal point.

Guys ... we have here a very nice letter from Shorefields .... I think
that school should now be removed from any implication that it might be in
any way an undeserving benefactor.

Just my view.

John Snelson
Turramurra, 2005
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