Year 11 River Cruise

August 28, 2017

The River Cruise was well received by the students on Friday night. They came dressed in costumes for the theme “The Award Goes To…”

Prizes on the night were awarded to:
Isaac Reid for dressing as Jack Sparrow
Charlotte Deney-Johnson for dressing as Rita Skeeta from Harry Potter
Caiiln Brewer, Paige Brandwood, Caitlyn Ribbons and Brianna Glasson as Superheroes

Special mentions also went to:
Emi Rad-Mel and Jonathan Tushingham as Buttercup and Inigo Montoya from Princess Bride
Sonja Jeyabalan and Courtney Shipham as Ghostbusters
Corey Newland as Arthur from the children’s cartoon
Zoe MacAdam as Nurse Lee from Call the Midwife
Ryan Sewell as the boy from the movie UP.

Below are just a few photos from the night.

 

Special Basketball Game

August 25, 2017

Brave Year 12 students took on staff in a game of basketball. This challenge has become an annual event.

The game was exciting and nail biting with the Year 12’s triumphantly winning.

 

Principals Acquisitions – Synthesis Exhibition + Film Festival

August 24, 2017

This yearly exhibition helps to develop the creative and innovative potential of the students. The high standard of craftmanship and creativity made it a challenge for Principal Donella Beare to pick just two winners.

The Principals Acquisitions for 2017 were awarded to the following students:

The Visual Art Acquisition Award – Josephine Hanbury-Krakolinig

The Technologies Acquisition Award – Kiara Chappell 

 

“Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.” – Timothy 4:14

Synthesis Exhibition + Film Festival

August 23, 2017

The Synthesis Exhibition + Film Festival opened the doors and welcomed the throne of visitors.

Every year the festival impossibly surpasses the previous year.

Such talent, such vision.

Well done to everyone!

If you couldn’t make it last night it is open from August 23 – August 29 from 8:30 am -4:00 pm.

Year 12 Music and Drama Evening

August 22, 2017

On behalf of the Year 12 ATAR Music and Drama students, we would like to formally invite you to the culmination of their creative process over this past year. As you may know, these students have been preparing tirelessly for their practical exam, with this performance being vitally important to this creative process. Performing to an audience for the first time gives these students an opportunity to showcase their work and to gain vital feedback from family and friends.

The evening is this Monday the 28th August at 7pm.

Daniel Ramsay

Drama – Arts Learning Area

Book Week Morning Tea

August 22, 2017

 

Book Week 2017 was celebrated today in the Secondary Library with a glorious morning tea.

Student’s from Mrs Cunninghame’s Book Club bought in an array of mouth-watering food.

All gold coin donations are going to the Wanslea Charity.

NAPLAN Results

August 22, 2017

NAPLAN individual reports and the explanatory brochure will be distributed to students via Homeroom on Friday 25 August. While the test represents a single snapshot on a specific day, it does provide useful information about both the group of students and about individual students.

The explanatory brochure is useful and further information can be accessed here: https://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/naplan-2017-information-brochure-for-parents-and-carers.pdf?sfvrsn=2.

 

Dr Criddle

Deputy Head of Secondary

STEM Education

August 22, 2017

Did you know that 75 per cent of the fastest growing occupations now require STEM skills and knowledge?

STEM education is the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an interdisciplinary or integrated approach.

As part of science week last week, our School welcomed STEM professionals into their classrooms. Students even participated in a virtual classroom discussion with scientists working in the space industry.

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