Closing soon: Educator Wall of Fame
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Author: suzannewiles
//SILVER AT CHAMPS
//Congratulations to Year 10 Tahlia Papworth for her silver medal win in the All Schools Athletics Championships U18 2000m Steeplechase at the WA Athletics Stadium. Year 8 Isabella Heathcote also ran an impressive race but just missed a podium finish in the 1500m – with 0.4 seconds between third and fourth.
NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK
//It’s National Recycling Week – a great reason to check in on your recycling habits! Did you know there are Containers for Change drop off points at both of our campuses? Funds raised go toward Good Sammies and keeping people with disabilities in employment, and RAW Impact. Parents are welcome to drop donations into the specially marked bins at the bike rack area and ELC, or Carramar’s Primary Reception and Secondary Administration to support these organisations.
Mastermind January 22 Jump-Start Program
//Master Mind Australia is delivering a comprehensive January Preparation Program for all students entering years 7 to 12 in 2022.
The programs will be held at Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School.
POETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
//Year 8 Victoria Hill has placed second in the City of Nedlands Roland Leach Poetry Awards lower secondary category. Victoria’s entry was one of 540 from across the state. Carramar Year 12 Riana Shah’s poetic creativity has also been recognised and will be published in the next edition of The Australian Mathematics Education Journal. Riana’s poem emulated a TS Eliot poem, using mathematical discourse to discuss existential ideas. Read their poems at https://loom.ly/pu3c0DY
YOUTH SCHOOL AWARDS
//The City is once again offering local young people the opportunity to apply for the 2022 City of Joondalup Youth Awards. There are 6 Awards of $1000 each on offer to Year 10 students (or equivalent) to assist them in continuing their studies.
Applications and Eligibility Criteria are available online and the closing date is Sunday 28 November, 2021.
It would be appreciated if you could pass this information to your students and support them in their applications.
Further information can be obtained from the Youth Projects Officer on 9400 4929.
SYNTHESIS FILM FESTIVAL
//Year 12 Jonathon Nilsson’s Bebop Robot film was named runner up in this year’s Synthesis Film Festival. Check out some of the other entries at https://bit.ly/3pXVXrz
Get a Head Start to the ATAR School Year
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Presentation Nights
//We are excited to announce that bookings are open for this year’s Presentation Evenings. Join us to reflect on the year that was and celebrate our achievements. Be sure to check booking details at the links below.
All School Athletics Championships
//Congratulations to Tahlia Papworth Year 10 who won a silver medal in the U18 2000m Steeplechase at the weekend
Isabella Heathcote achieved 4th Place in the 1500m , just missing out on a podium finish by 0.4 seconds.
Both these girls competed in the school triathlon on Friday too!
Matt Richmond
Head of Learning Area – Health & Physical Education
