The Red Tree

Year 7 have just finished their study of the book The Red Tree by Shuan Tan.

Students were asked to create an alternate front cover to represent some of the feelings or concepts they took away from reading it.

Students used a variety of visual techniques to get their ideas across. 

High as kites...

7G Chinese have flown to new heights this term...

Exam Time

Stage 4 students have let out a collective sigh as their exams come to a close.

Just remember that your exam mark is not who you are, but simply a tool used to help you grow into the person you will be.

Year 7 PDHPE Banquet

Students were asked to research and consider the Australian dietary guidelines whilst preparing a cultural meal. 

A very commendable effort from year 7 on their first day back. 

From the feedback already, it's encouraging to hear the greater appreciation of food preparation and the effort needed to make healthy choices. 

Speak Out!

Stage 4 and 5 students were treated to a rousing rendition of their peers' rhetorical skills on Wednesday morning at the Speak Out public speaking competition.

Following a guest address by Mr Luis Rodriguez on the benefits of public speaking in the workplace, two teams fought in a closely-contested debate "That Australia is a caring nation." Representatives from each English class delivered a prepared speech on the issue that matters most to them, ranging from pollution to child marriage to money. We were also entertained by a variety of impromptu speeches, enjoying some audience participation!

Congratulations to the winners of each Stage 4 category:

Debate - Affirmative team: Vongi Chikonzo (9F), Michael Diguglielmo (8L), Charlise Hannagan (8O)

Stage 4 Prepared Speech - First place: Zoe Angeles (7B)

Second place: Jessica Lage (7G)

Third place: Joshua McGinnes (8L)

Stage 4 Impromptu Speech - Michael Diguglielmo (8L)

Second place: Shaun Trevithick (8O)

Third place: Nilana De Silva (7G)

Each participant will receive a Participation certificate for their efforts.

Special thanks to Mrs Rodriguez for organising the event, to Mr Loadsman for his ongoing mentoring of the debating team, and also to the various judges. We look forward to making Speak Out a tradition in the MACC calendar!

Speak Out!

Year 7 at play

Year 7 are busy practicing for their drama presentation next week. Students have selected a scene from the play 'Boy Overboard' adapted from the novel by Morris Gleitzman. 

Who would like to see Year 7 put together a whole play for everyone to see?