SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Formal
Term 2 has been a very busy time in the Senior School. The Senior Formal was held on Friday 7th May for the first time at Hillsview in Auburn. Parents were invited to join us for the first hour of canapés and photos on the lawn area. After this the Year 11 and 12 students entered the rustic barn for dinner and dancing. Congratulations to Zac Blacket and Charlotte Davey who were voted Prom Princess and Prince; and to Shannon Schutt and Jazmin Cornelissen voted King and Queen. Both the DJ and photographer commented on the excellent behaviour of our students. A big thank you to our four Year 10 student helpers who did an amazing job waiting tables – Clair Allen, Brooke Michalanney, Lachlan Michalanney and Nicola Tiller. Thank you also to the staff members who gave up their Friday night to supervise. Formal would not have taken place without the dynamic event coordination skills of Miss Reusch.
World’s Greatest Shave
Friday 14th May saw the lovely long locks of Head Boy, Lachlan Gaze, lopped off for Leukaemia. The quadrangle was transformed at lunchtime into a hairdresser/beautician salon as Lachlan was transformed and several other students offered their legs up for waxing. Over $700 has been raised. Well done, Lachy and Student Council for organising.
Year 10 boys Port Power visit
Port Power players Cam Sutcliffe and Alipate Carlile addressed some confronting issues with our Year 10 boys last Wednesday, 19th May. The community outreach program “Power to end violence against women” encourages young men to care about the women in their lives, and to treat them respectfully. Our boys discussed these issues with maturity and deep thought.
Year 11/12 Drama Performance
Our Year 11 and 12 Drama students under direction from their teacher, Miss Umapathysivam, are to be commended for their performance of the “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” last week. Congratulations everyone involved – it was a thoroughly enjoyable show.
Year 11 RYDA
This week, Year 11 students travelled to Clare to participate in the RYDA program for young drivers. This program provides the tools and understanding for our young people to be active, responsible road citizens and to make the necessary choices to keep themselves and others safe on the roads.
Upcoming Events
- Year 12 students will have a visit from the MFS who will deliver their Road Awareness Program next Tuesday afternoon.
- Year 10 Work Experience
- Year 10 students are busily organising their week of Work Experience for Week 9 (21st – 25th June) this term. This becomes an important part of their Workplace Practices which gains them 10 Stage 1 credits towards their SACE completion.
Homework expectations
It is an expectation that all Senior School students (Yr 10-12) are doing at least one hour of homework per night. This could be revision activities or working on assessment tasks. If computer access at home is an issue, all Senior School students are able to have their school laptops formatted for home use. There is a form that needs to be completed and signed and a $100 payment made to cover set up and insurance. Please see either Elly Rankin or Ruth Stevens in the Front Office for the form, or more information.
Carena Brookes
Senior School Assistant Principal