As part of the Alethea House assembly, Miss Arora and Mr Jakeway brought the iconic balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet to life. Because it was Valentine’s Day, the House assembly explored different kinds of love from romantic love (Romeo and Juliet) to love of God. The assembly concluded with a unique rendition of Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ which was mimed by many staff members. A memorable assembly.
“Acting is magical. Change your look and your attitude, and you can be anyone.” – Alicia Witt
Duncraig is hosting 15 French Exchange Students and Staff.
Our students visited France last year and now it is our turn to extend the hand of friendship and hospitality.
Madame Rainer welcomed the French students and staff with an informal breakfast and orientation.
They presented the campus with the Flag of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Ázur.
They also donated two beautiful books. These are available for loan from the Secondary Library.
Dear Parents,
This week Year 7 and Year 9 students will bring home an information booklet about the National Assessment Program – Numeracy and Literacy (NAPLAN). This contains details of when the tests will be held and how you can support your child. Please ask your child to hunt around in their school bag so this information does not get lost!
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head Secondary
What better way to celebrate the recent win of Timae in the Swimming Carnival than by having a sausage sizzle!
Dean of Timae, Phil Timms, keeps a watchful eye on the cooking!
Bon Appétit Timae!
Josh Davies, a Year 7 Duncraig student, was one of 18 players, Australia wide, to be selected in the U12 Australian Baseball Team.
In January the team travelled to Guam to play in the World Series Qualifier Competition.
Australia won this competition and Joshua played a key role in the grand final.
Josh felt very honoured to represent his country and enjoyed the whole experience.
“The only real game, I think, in the world is baseball.” – Babe Ruth
Duncraig Swimming Carnival HBF Stadium Tuesday January 31, 2017.
The results of the swimming carnival are as follows:
Overall result:
The following students have set new record times:
| Event | Year | Distance | Style | Competitor | House | Time |
| G | Year 11 | 50m | Backstroke | Lauren Gasterich | Timae | 33.29 |
| G | Year 11 | 50m | Breaststroke | Lauren Gastevich | Timae | 35.67 |
| G | Year 11 | 50m | Butterfly | Lauren Gastevich | Timae | 30.83 |
| B | Year 11 | 100m | Freestyle | Zac Anderson | Timae | 58.41 |
| G | Year 11 | 100m | Freestyle | Lauren Gastevich | Timae | 28.22 |
| B | Year 9 | 100m | Freestyle | Daniel Papersergio | Timae | 1.01.02 |
| G | Year 8 | 50m | Backstroke | Crystal Edwards | Carana | 35.08 |
| G | Year 8 | 50m | Butterfly | Crystal Edwards | Carana | 30.61 |
| B | Year 7 | 50m | Backstroke | Tenzin Pepper | Carana | 38.41 |
| B | Year 7 | 50m | Breaststroke | Tom Anderson | Timae | 42.69 |
| G | Year 7 | 50m | Butterfly | Eliza Hodder | Carana | 33.04 |
| B | Year 7 | 100m | Freestyle | Tom Anderson | Timae | 1.16.60 |
Champions and Runners up:
| Year 7 Girls | ||
| Champion | Eliza Hodder | Carana |
| Runner up | Koru Jackson-Barker | Alethea |
| Year 7 Boys | ||
| Champion | Tom Anderson | Timae |
| Runner up | Tenzin Pepper | Carana |
| Year 8 Girls | ||
| Champion | Crystal Edwards | Timae |
| Runner up | Maya Rowse | Timae |
| Year 8 Boys | ||
| Champion | Dane Smith | Timae |
| Runner up | Kalani Fox | Alethea |
| Year 9 Girls | ||
| Champion | Bree Elliott | Carana |
| Runner up | Jordyn Lilford | Timae |
| Year 9 Boys | ||
| Champion | Daniel Papasergio | Timae |
| Runner up | Aidan Naughtin | Carana |
| Year 10 Girls | ||
| Champion | Amelia Hodder | Carana |
| Runner up | Ellie Richmond | Timae |
| Year 10 Boys | ||
| Champion | Timothy Shewell | Alethea |
| Runner up | Lee Ditmanas | Alethea |
| Year 11 Girls | ||
| Champion | Lauren Gastevich | Timae |
| Runner up | Rachael Edwards | Carana |
| Year 11 Boys | ||
| Champion | Zachary Anderson | Timae |
| Runner up | Avon Rowse | Timae |
| Year 12 Girls | ||
| Champion | Kara Elliott | Carana |
| Runner up | Alex Ferris | Carana |
| Year 12 Boys | ||
| Champion | Lachlan Arnott | Carana |
| Runner up | Kaelan Lindup |
This smile says it all!
When I go out and race, I’m not trying to beat opponents, I’m trying to beat what I have done … to beat myself, basically. – Ian Thorpe
It is a pleasure to start another year. 2017 has hit the ground running. Our year started with the new Year 7 group on the Friday before everyone else started. It was an exciting and for some, slightly nervous, day: but by the time the group went home at lunchtime, they all seemed settled, happy and looked like secondary school students.
On Monday we had our first assembly and it was a great pleasure to have a large group of students who performed strongly in their final year in 2016 join us. Vinola Adams spoke to the assembly from the perspective of a highly successful ATAR pathway and offered students valuable insights into the things that contributed to her success. Flynn Ironmonger, our top VET student, managed to get some time off work and spoke about the importance of finding and pursuing one’s passions. We were very proud of our students who worked so hard last year and who used their teachers so effectively. All of our VET students achieved a Certificate 2 or higher and our median ATAR placed us in the top 50 schools out of the 190 schools in the state offering ATAR pathways. I’m sure that you have seen the information of the website and on the School’s Facebook page.
Pictured below:
First Row R-L Chelsea Thomas, Samantha McLaurin, Jana MacAdam, Grace Jumeaux, Nathan Wong, Abbey Bradstreet
Second Row L-R Voila Adams, Dhaval Vaghjiani, Clare Runciman, Michaela McGurdy, Elise van Rooyen, Jenny Kim
On Tuesday the entire school spent the day at the HBF stadium at the annual swimming carnival: Timae was placed first; their first victory since 2005! Both Carana (second) and Alethea (third) were competitive and worthy opponents. The spirit at the carnival was fabulous as we had a day of continual racing and even managed to get results and make awards at the close of the day. Our appreciation goes to Nerina Cordner and her PE team for their organisation; to the parents and alumni who assisted; to the students who swam – and to the parents who joined us as spectators.
After 2 days of wonderful rain, the sun is shining and our students and teachers are energetic, enthusiastic and determined to make 2017 a great year.
Brothers Jack and Matthew Hanrahan, both Duncraig students in Year 11 & Year recently took part in the U19 Nation Open Bic Cup Sailing Competition.
Jack achieved 3rd place and Matthew 13th overall.
Both splendid results.
Jack in action.
Matthew in action.
Matthew and Jack photographed with their trainer, Travis.
Another photo of the boys with their proud Dad.
What a wonderful result.
Well done boys!
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. – Unknown