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News

Term 1 Week 7 2022

From the Principal

From the Principal

Dear St Michael’s College Community,

Rest in Peace:  Br Kevin Moloney

St Michael’s College Principal 1977 – 1982

Brother Kevin was a beloved confrere of the De La Salle Brothers for 68 years. With great dedication, Brother Kevin ministered in Lasallian schools and communities throughout Australia and served as Principal of St Michael’s College from 1977 – 1982.

Br Kevin Moloney’s driving ethos for St Michael’s was a vision where the school would be a place where peace and justice would reign and where none shall wrong another. He maintained that enrolment at St Michael’s involved undertaking a package which embraced the academic, the sporting, the care for others, involvement in social and community affairs and the taking up of leadership roles where possible, and, where not possible, the duty of positively supporting those who did take up those roles.

Br Kevin is also remembered for:

  • Reintroducing the Cadet Unit in 1978;
  • Instigating a whole year of 25th Anniversary celebrations in 1979 which culminated in over 5,000 people attending a special Mass;
  • Planning further building extensions that would enable the College to widen its curriculum offerings, including the now Tech Studies and Art area at the secondary campus;
  • Introducing the ceremony known as Graduation Evening, giving the College an opportunity to farewell the Year 12 cohort, an event which is still revered today.

We thank Br Kevin for his leadership and lasting impact on this magnificent College.

May He Rest In Peace.

A Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Brother Kevin Edmond Moloney FSC will be offered in Melbourne on March 21 at 11:00am.  The Mass will be livestreamed through the Tobin Brothers website.  Please search Br Kevin’s name in the Funeral Services/Webcast search bar.

Kindness Culture

Friday March 18 is National Day of Action Against Violence and Bullying. The theme for this day is ‘Kindness Culture’ which aligns perfectly with our values and beliefs at St Michael’s College. By building Kindness Culture together, we can promote inclusion, respect and community belonging for all staff, students and families within our community. Staff and students across the College will engage with the day by identifying the importance of being kind in words and actions, creating a kindness tree at both campus’ and recognising and celebrating students showing acts of kindness for one another. Friday is a reminder about the importance of Kindness Culture and we look forward to continuing to live this focus daily within our Community.

In the words of our Founder St John Baptist de La Salle “Show much Kindness…”.

Reflective Garden
The Secondary Campus’ Reflective Garden was completed this week with Board Members able to have their first glimpse of this beautiful space on Wednesday.  We thank Mr Robert Dempsey for his foresight in developing this inspirational area.
The Reflective Garden was inspired by my pilgrimage trip in 2019, the Tercentenary of St John Baptist de La Salle’s death. During my travels in Europe, I was intrigued by the use of water in gardens and of walled structures to create a tranquil space that felt removed from the noise and bustle of cities. Some of these places were built in Roman times, others when Catholic Monasteries were common across Europe, and still more were in public gardens.
Our Reflective Garden uses a running stream water feature to create a tranquil space with waterfalls, and a pond to foster individuals’ spiritual life and support their opportunity for prayer. The garden can be viewed from the Chapel adding to the beauty and prayerful space present in the Chapel. Hundreds of plants have been planted, with the Eco Squad assisting one morning with this task which involved learning about horticulture and developing team skills. A College Leader’s group was also involved during the planning stage in 2021.
The Reflective Garden will be used by classes in Religious Education to foster students’ spirituality and provide a space other classes can use for lessons that lend themselves to a collaborative small group pedagogy. Connection with nature and Pope Francis’ encyclical Ladato Si’ (Praise Be to You), on care for our common home, will be explored in this space. The garden is an inclusive space where all students can feel relaxed. The Eco Squad will help to maintain the space and develop new horticulture skills.
For their dedication to detail in creating a wonderful space for the SMC community, we extend a special thanks to the design team of Simon Gallucci and Renarta Gebara from daStudio design studios, Dave Hefford from Hakea and his team of workers, Corrie Mullin from SA Waterscapes, and Dominic LoBasso, St Michael’s College Business Manager.
The College looks forward to the many opportunities that will emerge from having this beautiful Reflective Garden.
Mr Robert Dempsey, Director of Mission

Kind regards,

Damian Patton
Acting Principal

Weekly Communication and Important Dates

Weekly Communication and Important Dates

IMPORTANT DATES

Week 8

21 – 25 March
Harmony Week

23 March
Year 8 Immunisations

Week 9

31 March
Primary House Cross Country

Week 10

8 April
Mission Action Day

Week 11

13 April
Year 10 Immunisations

Please click here to view our online calendar.

YEAR 12 TIES

Year 12 ties are available from the Bookroom to purchase for $22. For cash payments please go directly to the Bookroom. If paying with credit card, please pay at the front office and bring the receipt to the Bookroom for collection of the tie.

COLLEGE PHONE SYSTEM

On Monday 21 March, between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm, the College will not be able to receive or make any phone calls due to essential maintenance by our phone provider. Both the Primary and Secondary Campuses will be affected during this time. For urgent enquiries, please email smc@smc.sa.edu.au. We apologise for any inconveniences.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop are now accepting bookings for winter uniform fittings.

Please book now by contacting 8150 2306.

Click here for Term Dates.
Click here for Uniform Shop hours and information.
Click here to purchase the Entertainment Book.

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Whole School

Whole School

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – STRENGTH IN CULTURAL IDENTITY

St Michael’s College acknowledges the Kaurna people as the keepers of ancient knowledge where our campuses have been built and whose cultures and customs continue to nurture this land. We also acknowledge the cultural diversity of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders’ past, present and future. Finally, we celebrate the continuous living cultures of First Australians and acknowledge the important contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have, and continue to make, in Australian society.

Acknowledgment of Country is a return to a traditional custom and this recognition is a very important way to provide certainty to the whole community regarding who the traditional owners of the land are.

  • When and where have you heard an acknowledgment?
  • How does it make you feel?
  • Do you know the difference between a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgment of country?

At assemblies, important meetings and gatherings, this acknowledgement is now part of what we do at St Michael’s College, but this is just one part of a complex and crucial part of our role as educators.

We are taking care and time to develop a whole school Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and we will engage and learn with our indigenous community members in a meaningful way to ensure we are truly working towards reconciliation.

Another way we can make a difference is by ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are embedded in the curriculum and implementing an inclusive pedagogy. Across both campuses, we are endeavoring to improve, and all staff are embarking on professional development through an organisation called Your MOB learning. At the Primary Campus we will also be working with the Tjindu Foundation on various activities for staff and students alike.

We will begin with raising our cultural knowledge and awareness, and we will continue this process because as teachers we know that it is fundamental to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s outcomes, as it is for other minority groups within Australian society.

“We should have pride in our culture, our families, our ancestors and knowledge systems. In knowing the land and the sky and the waterways in beautiful innate detail. In knowing how to go slow and silent” (Gilbey, 2018).

Check out the following Acknowledgment of Country that Reception students and our Nunga group developed in 2021.

And I leave you with this question for all of us:

“What were you taught about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in your schooling?”

When we embrace the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective, we paint the whole picture for future generations to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is respected and celebrated with the pride it deserves within the Australian community.

Teachers and parents working together can change the future. This is one way we can all help close the gap.

IMPORTANT DATES:
National Close the Gap Day – 17 March 2022
Reconciliation Action Week – 23 May – 3 June 2022

Ms Kate Tyrwhitt, Art & Design Teacher and Indigenous Education Focus Teacher – Primary

References
https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/professional-learning/scan/past-issues/vol-39-2020/cultural-competency–reconciliation-in-action
https://usq.pressbooks.pub/openingeyes/chapter/662/

NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY AT THE SECONDARY CAMPUS

On Thursday 17 March, the College joined together to raise awareness for National Close The Gap Day. All pastoral classes received information about what NCTGD, means and the importance of addressing the need for healthy living and good choices for all. Indigenous people, on average, live 10 years less than other Australians. We took this opportunity to raise awareness of this issue and to show support for our Indigenous Community at the College. Staff gathered for a Morning Tea and shared some Indigenous Food supplied by “Something Wild” (The Motlop Family) and discussed the importance of “Closing the Gap”, as it relates to Indigenous Health.

Primary Campus

Primary Campus

DE LA SAUCE DAY

On Monday 7 March, the Year 3 students continued our tradition of making tomato sauce – De La Sauce.  Organised by Mrs Robyn Palmer, Sustainability Support Officer, the soon to be Mini Master Chef’s followed the ‘old’ Italian method of making sauce under the expert guidance of Mr Nick Mercurio, an old scholar (1969) and Nonno to Bailey (Year 5), Kalan (Year 9), and Jaiven (Year 11).

As soon as the Primary 2022 Cooking Program starts, Year 3 students will enjoy cooking with the sauce and some bottles of sauce will also be available for purchase at our garden stalls (stay tuned!)

This is what some of the students had to say about De La Sauce Day:

“I liked when we squished the tomatoes through the crusher machine.” – Harrison

“It was satisfying filling up the bottles of sauce.” – Oliver

“It was fun filling the bottles.” – Bell

“I enjoyed squishing the tomatoes in the machine.” – Andre

Mr Alan Tessari and Mr Matthew Faull, Year 3 Teachers

Secondary Campus

Secondary Campus

GET TO KNOW OUR COLLEGE LEADERS AND HOUSE CAPTAINS

College Leader Lina Ciampa

As a leader I would describe myself as kind, respectful, compassionate, diligent, and dedicated.

My favourite TV program is Emily in Paris.

My greatest sporting moment was winning the Best and Fairest awardfor my Year 9 netball team.

Someone I admire is my Nonna.

My favourite book is Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch.

In my spare time I like to spend time with friends and family.

The best thing about attending SMC is the amazing, caring, and supportive teachers.

One chore I don’t like doing is dusting.

Leadership means to me showing kindness to all and having courage.

This year as a College Leader I wish to be best known as compassionate.

Something funny that has happened to me was when I was six years old and went to a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in the United States, I came up on the big screen eating a giant turkey leg!

A teacher at SMC I admire is Ms Porcelli because I admire her kindness and intelligence.

MacKillop House Captain Holly Dini

As a leader, I would describe myself as someone who is committed and supportive.

 My favourite TV programs are Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice.

 My greatest sporting moment was making the U23 Australian Squad for lacrosse.

 My favourite band is One Direction.

 In my spare time I like to walk my dog.

 One chore I don’t like doing is washing the dishes.

 I have a pet dog whose name is Buddy.

 To be a Lasallian Leader means to uphold the Lasallian spirit.

 This year as a House Captain I wish to be best known as approachable and inclusive.

 A person I most admire is my mum.

 A quote that I believe in is “If it doesn’t matter in five years, it doesn’t matter at all”.

 A teacher at SMC I admire Mrs Papuc because she cares about her students and is a funny person!

YEAR 8 SEMESTER 1 CLASS LEADERS

Congratulations to the following Year 8 students on their appointments as Semester 1 Class Leaders:

8BPC-01 – Noah Parfrey and Fletcher Tape
8BPC-02 – Mikhail Kupeckyj and Harrison Sykes
8BPC-03 – Jasper Gargula and Kristan Tsoulakis
8BPC-04 – Franco Esposito and Remy Spells
8BPC-05 – Domenico Portolesi, Michael Sergi, and Dimitrios Tsaconas
8BPC-06 – Cooper Raftery and Rocco Rositano

8GPC-01 – Sasha Corbo and Deanna Skordas
8GPC-02 – Lara Jolly and Jasmine McCaffrey
8GPC-03 – Anelise Bewry and Matilda Grant
8GPC-04 – Jacqueline-Marie Davies-Morgante, and Ava Mackenzie
8GPC-05 – Scarlett Brown, Isabella Dragani, and Imogen Robinson

Mr Paul Flaherty, Year 8 Director

YEAR 9 FOOD TECHNOLOGY EXCURSION

Last week the Year 9 Food Technology cohort were lucky enough to attend Sprout Cooking School. The students were able to showcase their knife and culinary skills and created healthy, fresh, and tasty meals that could easily be recreated at home utilising seasonal produce. Students cooked Chicken Korma with fresh Naan bread and Sweet Ricotta Tarts with Grape Compote.

Mrs Becky Parker, Food Technology Teacher

YEAR 9 ITALIAN TRACES OF ITALY EXCURSION

In Week 6 and 7, Year 9 Italian classes spent a day looking for traces of Italy in the Adelaide city centre. As they explored the area between Victoria Square and the North Terrace cultural precinct, they discovered the Italian influences in Adelaide’s design, architecture, public artwork, and food. Students learned about and viewed the Italiannate architectural features on many buildings, such as the keystones on the Adelaide Town Hall, and the many columns that adorn the facades of significant buildings like Parliament House, The Magistrates Court and the Art Gallery, to name but a few.

They learned about the connection between the Bronze pigs in Adelaide and the Wild boar in Florence, and the scandal caused by the copy of Canova’s sculpture of Venus, outside Government House, which was the first public sculpture erected in Adelaide.

Some students enjoyed a variety of pasta dishes and pizza at the iconic Lucia’s Pizza & Spaghetti Bar, which was one of the first pizzerie to open in the 1950s during the wave of Italian immigration.

“The Italian excursion to the city was an enjoyable and unique opportunity to learn how the Italian culture has influenced the Adelaide skyline and culture. We were not aware of how prominent the Italian architectural style could be seen in Adelaide’s buildings, like Parliament House and The Supreme Court. Our favourite part was having lunch in the market and being amongst all the different foods. We would definitely recommend this excursion as something for future Year 9 students of Italian to look forward to.” – Liliana Walsh (9GPC-01)

Ms Olivia Andreula, Italian Coordinator

YEARS 7-9 WELLBEING CHARACTER STRENGTH FOCUS

Week 7: Kindness

As a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition, we often reflect on the teachings of St John Baptist de La Salle, who is also the Patron Saint of Teachers. He is credited with establishing a philosophy and practice of teaching which encompasses the whole student, and which teaches the value of love and kindness.

In truth, I believe that we are all inherently kind. Sometimes our intentions may get a bit confused, or we may not be at our best, and sometimes it’s also true that we can focus more on what’s wrong, rather than what’s right, so that the kindness in front of us is not the first thing we see.

This week at St Michael’s we remember National Close the Gap Day and National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. As we know, the subject matter of both of these days has caused and continues to cause deep seated pain and hurt. Exclusion, inequity and bullying can have long lasting negative impacts on all people involved, and we actively work to address these issues at St Michael’s both proactively and reactively in many ways, including strong and relevant Pastoral Care learning experiences and interventions. Though no intervention alone is the be all and end all, kindness can be a protective strength in both of these areas. For one thing, it can help us to manage our social media contributions so that they do not hurt or offend. When we are reminded to post in kindness and with prudence, we know that this does help to avoid exclusion, offence or hurt, and helps us to work towards being the community where each person is known, valued and cared for. This is true both across the digital space and in person too!

While we cannot undo the hurt of the past, we can look to the future in the hope of being forces of positive change. This week while students across the senior campus were invited to review the impact of Bullying and Violence working with resources provided by Bullying No Way, students in the Junior Years also engaged with activities to promote kindness. Year 7s took a pledge to counter bullying behaviours with kindness, led by their newly appointed class leaders, students in Year 8 and 9 swapped tokens such as kindness cookies (made by Year 9 Food Tech students) focusing on what they admire in each other. Across the Campus, posters and visual reminders focused on the power of kindness and its contribution as an agent of change in our community and the world. Staff wore t-shirts in a visual display of similar sentiments, and each day students were encouraged towards acts of kindness. A kindness call out recorded acts of kindness that have been experienced by staff and students of the College and these were then represented in a stunning visual display by our Communications and Community Relations Team for all the community to enjoy. Year 12 Student Leaders gave up their lunchtime to help raise the display. Some of the acts of kindness included:

“Today in class a student turned up after extended absence. Another student was well ahead on the assignment and sat down with the student and supported her in catching up on what had been missed”.

“Recently I’ve been feeling a little down and my Mum has been there for me to cheer me up!”

“My friend bought me a cookie because I forgot my lunch money”.

Our new bathrooms in the LaSalle courtyard were also opened, and we celebrated the kindness and generosity of students who had been involved in the planning process over a period of many months.

At a time when the news is laden with discussion around vaccines, kindness, it would seem, can almost be seen as a sort of vaccine in potentially hurtful situations; effectively having the capacity to avoid ill feeling, injustice, exclusion and offense, especially when employed in tandem with other strengths.

Hugh Mackay, author of The Kindness Revolution comments that “a kindness revolution could lead to a more energetic commitment to reconciliation with our First Peoples, or a more humane response to people who come here legitimately seeking asylum or a more determined effort to eradicate poverty and homelessness- to say nothing of more urgent action in the face of the effects of climate change. Might we finally stamp out racism, sexism, ageism?”. All such important issues for the future of our children, for our world and for their capacity to become the learners and leaders they choose to be.

Mackay also discusses a Gospel story we all remember- the story of the loaves and the fishes where Jesus feeds 5000 people, and still has food left over.  In some ways, Mackay suggests, kindness is like this. We can spread it all around and still have plenty to spare. It seems to regenerate, just like the loaves and fishes seemed to do. When we share kindness, we leave people feeling better than they did before, and we feel good about this too. The people we share kindness with can also be inspired to share their own kindness and before we know it, we have a wave of kindness – acts of kindness perpetuated by those whose lives or hearts we touched– as St John Baptist de La Salle would say. Hopefully this week, some hearts were touched and the momentum created will continue to pay it forward!

Have a wonderful Week 7 and weekend ahead – may we see and experience many acts of kindness!

Mrs Tonia Carfora, Year 7-9 Wellbeing Initiatives Leader

References: Hugh Mackay The Kindness Revolution. Allen And Unwin, 2021.

THE SANTOS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

A nationwide STEM outreach program for Years 9 and 10 students

The Santos Science Experience is a three-day hands-on science activities program. Their aim is to inform students of the importance of science and technology while stimulating and heightening their interests in a wide range of science disciplines and career opportunities, encouraging further studies in the sciences, while at the same time giving them a ‘taste’ of university/tertiary life.

They offer the following programs in South Australia this year.

10 – 12 August 2022 – University of South Australia, Mount Gambier

27 – 29 September 2022 – University of South Australia, Whyalla

22 – 24 November 2022 – University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes

6 – 8 December 2022 – Flinders University, Adelaide

13 – 15 December 2022 – University of Adelaide, Adelaide

There is no selection process and students can enrol online at www.scienceexperience.com.au. Cost is $190 per student, and there are some sponsored places available through Rotary or the National office.

Further information can be obtained by calling 03 9756 7534 or email admin@scienceexperience.com.au

Department Week

Arts Week

Arts Week is a joyful celebration of the deep fulfillment we get from producing and performing art, as well as the strong relationships we forge when creating art together. Through the arts we express our humanity, bravery and imagination. Please view the video and write ups below to catch up on all the excitement of the week.

ART & DESIGN

Indigenous artist, David Booth provided cultural awareness through an interactive art workshop. David is from the Warramungu people, North East of Tenant Creek, NT, and has traditional links to the Yuggera people in Brisbane, QLD. David has been playing the Didgeridoo and performing traditional dance since the age of 10. David shares his stories through various forms of artwork and uses his art as a time to relax, reflect on his environment, and observe the changes that occur as each season transitions. Inspired by nature, his creativity flows onto the canvas. David introduced the use of symbols for communication and passing on knowledge through stories. The students gained an understanding of Aboriginal culture and how diverse Aboriginal Australia is. Our students were captivated by David’s Didgeridoo and art performance, creating designs inspired by his unique style and techniques.

Lucy Timbrell is an Adelaide based printmaker and is inspired by the relationship between humans and nature, and often incorporates birds and cityscapes into her work.

The Year 10, 11 and 12 Art/Design students had the opportunity to work with Lucy and be inspired by her knowledge, skills and expertise in printmaking.

DANCE

On Monday our first day of Arts Week, a brand-new contemporary dance work performed at the Adelaide Fringe, ‘See You On The Other Side’ was presented to our Year 10 VET Dance students, and Year 11 and 12 dance students.

Choreographed by Israeli-Australian contemporary dancer, Liat Kedem, it is described as an intimate dance portrait of life in flux, examining the seemingly unimportant moments in our everyday lives that upon later reflection, end up changing everything. The students found the piece both emotional and lighthearted with moments where they laughed! Following the performance was a ‘Q and A’ with interests lying on the individual performers’ backgrounds in training and the diverse pathways they took to becoming professional dancers/choreographers. A truly inspiring opportunity!

For the fifth year running, 50 students and staff combined in a Silent Disco run by ‘Disco Diddi’ from Guru Dudu Productions. The fun and wellbeing generated by this event is always a hit when you can see the smiling faces in the photos and videos! What a fantastic experience for those not only participating but to the onlookers around the campus being entertained with the singing and grooving happening around them.

Lastly, old scholar and Co-Curricular Hip Hop Teacher, Charlie Gilbert (2018) kicked off a Dance Workshop on Thursday where students were excited to learn a hard-hitting sequence, to then open the floor for a battle in Founders Hall. The opposing teams quickly planned their ideas and freestyled showing their extra talents in a dance circle.

A great dance experience was had by all!

Ms Hayley Kollevris, Dance Coordinator

DRAMA

Slingsby Theatre Company; performance and workshop

This Tree is a Story (about everything, including you, as told by me)

In this year’s Arts Week, the Year 7, 10, 11 and 12 Drama students were privileged to have the world-renowned Slingsby Theatre Company visit the school to perform their new work, This Tree is a Story (about everything, including you, as told by me). Year 10, 11 and 12 Drama classes also had the opportunity to work with the company and learn their theatre techniques to create their own Slingsby-inspired pieces of theatre. During the workshop, many wonderful ideas were generated and experimented with, and we look forward to our up-and-coming theatre makers’ work with anticipation!

Ms Danii Zappia, Drama Coordinator

I Am Basketball Man, performance and workshop

A keen group of basketball enthusiasts from Year 7 and 8 were selected to attend a freestyle basketball workshop with Ra’shaun Daniels, aka Basketball Man, on Friday of Arts Week. In the workshop, Daniels’ broke down many of his famous tricks and moves for students to try and experiment with. This was followed by an outdoor street style performance at lunchtime to a boisterous and engaged student crowd.

Ms Emily Burns, Drama Cocurricular and Events Coordinator

MUSIC

Once again, Arts Week has come to an end, and we are ever so grateful to everyone who took part in organising, performing and supporting the performances!

The student performances were an amazing opportunity for young performers to step outside of their comfort zone and build their confidence in a supportive, low-pressure environment. It was great to see such a positive reaction from fellow students, especially those who would not normally participate, and we were especially amazed to see the amount of talented Year 7 students stepping up and performing alongside senior students. All performers should be incredibly proud of themselves for their efforts in rehearsing and performing their acts, and their work in encouraging the arts is largely appreciated.

Among the acts that took place on the Arts Courtyard stage were performances featuring two of our talented music captains, Harriet McClure and Carla Fontanelli, who played multiple times throughout the week, accompanying other students and performing solo pieces on the piano. We also got to see many staff acts, including Mr Mosca performing popular Italian songs along with College Captain Massimo Cavallo, and the Music Centre Staff Band performing fun sing-alongs such as “I’m a Believer”. Mr Musci’s “Be A DJ” session brought a crowd to the Arts courtyard and encouraged students to try their hand at being a DJ, regardless of skill level. This fun activity was a great way for students to participate in arts week and get the opportunity to perform!

On International Women’s Day, three of the Year 12 drama students, Anah Reaiche, Summer Ohrnberg-Wilson, and Megan Adrain performed beautiful and inspiring feminist poetry outside of the LEC, including a poem written by Megan herself, called “It’s As Easy As That”. These young women are brilliant role models, writers, and speakers, and we congratulate them on their performances!

From the collaborative planning to the amazing, it is easy to see why it has been an incredibly fun and busy week! As Music Captains, we are so happy to see the work that so many artists, musicians, and performers brought to the table this week, it is always such a pleasure to see the artistic creativity that is displayed this week by such a wide variety of students.

One of the most important things that was learnt from Arts Week is the collaboration and teamwork necessary to put such an event together. From the teachers, Ms Burns, Mr Donovan, Mr, Musci, and Ms LeRay, working with students and leaders in the planning and development of the events throughout the week to the performers themselves it is clear that the none of this could have been achieved without everyone’s help. A special thanks to Year 12 Leaders, as well as the wonderful Ms Plew for the additional help this week. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

Written by Music Captains, Harriet McClure and Henry Cook