Year 7 Exhibition Night
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Year 7 Exhibition Night
school council Parents Virginia Swanton (President) (mob) 0408 031 531 virginia.swanton @transport.vic.gov.au Jacqui Van Vugt (Vice President) Communications Convenor [email protected] 1st November 2013 volume 9 edition 54 Newsletter Falconer St Fitzroy North 3068 Telephone 94881900 [email protected] Year 7 Exhibition Night Tuesday 22rd of October saw students in Year 7 take to the stage to participate in their second exhibition night of the year. Over the course of the term, students in Year 7 had examined the rise and fall of Ancient Rome. They had studied the daily life of Romans and John Melia (Treasurer) Finance Convenor Robert McWaters Canteen Convenor Louise Dorrat Education Convenor Tim Dolan Built and Natural Environment Convenor Cyndi Dawes Staff Bronwyn Lewis 9488 1900 Linda Mitchell 9488 1900 Erin Schroeder 9488 1900 Community Representative Roger Smith Executive Officer Pauline Rice inquired into significant events during this era. As part of their task, students chose a significant individual from Ancient Rome and performed an in-character monologue to parents, guardians, teachers and their peers. The night was full of authentic looking Emperors; Caesar and Nero turning out to be popular choices. Accompanying them were a range of plebeians, patricians and soldiers. It was a wonderful event that allowed students to showcase their knowledge, performance skills and costume creativity. Thanks to all who made the night possible. Thanks to everyone who supported the recent raffle and our local sponsors below, please support them if you are able to. Congratulations to the winners Maddy & Svetlana. Hoochie Coochie Key Ingredients Peak Osteopathy Loafer Bread North Fitzroy Pharmacy Melbourne Hardware The Singing Whale Manny’s Mockingbird Café and Patisserie Dench Bakers Everest Trekking Travel Tours Cellini Workshop Ferguson and Plarre Bakehouses School grounds patrolled from 8:30am every morning Due to traffic safety concerns, students are required to enter the school grounds when they arrive, and not wait in Falconer Street. 1st November 2013 volume 9 edition 54 Newsletter mark your calendar Scarlet 10 Experience Student Free Day when Monday 4 November where FHS who Pauline Rice Year 7 - 2014 Parent Information Night when Tuesday 12 November 6.308.00pm where FHS who Jenny Fulford Year 11 VCE Exams when 18-21 November where FHS who Matthew Nieuwenhuizen Year 12 Early Commencement Program when November 22 - 29 where FHS who Matthew Nieuwenhuizen bustle. The gardens provided many photo (and selfie) opportunities. After wandering through The Scarlet 10 Experience is a unique the gardens we moved onto conquering Victoria component of the Year 10 program that was first Peak. It took some serious walking (thanks to implemented in Fitzroy High School in 2010. Jamie's poor navigational skills) to get to the Essentially, this opportunity allows for groups of Peak Tram. Upon arrival we noticed a rather students to collaborate, develop and lead a rich large line - we were told that a 3-HOUR WAIT and authentic learning experience either locally, was expected if we wanted to take the trip to the nationally or to an international location. top. So the group, tired and emotional, decided This year one group traveled to Hong Kong and to get something to eat to lift our spirits and China, and the other to the local destination of move back towards the harbor to catch HK's Apollo Bay. Those students attending the camp famous 'Symphony of Lights'. In the poignant participated in the relevant Excel programs words of Rhys, "It moved me emotionally. It was leading up to their departure, these classroom beautiful." Everyone was ready for bed after the sessions explored the history, customs, light show and decided to retire to their rooms traditions and language of the destinations (this for some R and R - an early start was planned, was more specific for the international camp), as as the team would be tackling the Giant Buddha, well as looking at the practical aspects such as the nearby markets and some serious street planning the activities for each day. food. The learning outcomes of such a program are outstanding, from the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of new and different cultures, to the development of the individual. As one teacher stated on the last night of the camp, “This experience wasn’t so much about the destination, it was more about the journey.” The next day began with a little bit of bread and croissants down in the subway on the way to the Big Buddha and the surrounding attractions. The cable car to the top of the mountain area was daunting to begin with, Jordan quietly whispered, "That thing goes pretty fast..." It did. Very enjoyable. Once on top of the mountain the team explored the Big Buddha, the chopstick A special thank you must go out to those gallery and the monastery. Once fed and students who drove this program this year – you enlightened the group hopped back on the cable know who you are. car to return for, wait for it... some more shopping. Our feet were screaming for a rest, so we headed back to our accommodation to After landing recharge the batteries. in Hong Kong, Pauline The next task was to negotiate the Temple Street Night Markets - famous for its guided the team through fortunetellers, terrible karaoke and cheap knock offs. It's fair to say that there were some hairy the hotel, well, the hotel moments throughout the evening, plenty of that we were people, lights and bargaining = nightmare for supposed to teachers. Hong Kong & China - 2013 be staying at... Moving on (I think we have moved on...) the group crashed at a very lively part of Nathan Road Hong Kong's main street. Lots of culture and electronic shops, a good mix. Hong Kong was sensational - plenty of laughs, some tears, but memories for a lifetime. Long live 'The Mansions!' The next two days were been jam packed full of movement and information. The first major event was the short trip from Xi'an to take a sneak Day 2 was fantastic - it opened with a visit to peek at the Terracotta Warriors. Walking into the one of the greatest food courts of all time in first pit that contained the warriors was Hollywood Plaza. People felt the freedom to sensational. The size and scope of the area was start the day with dumplings, Hot Korean BBQ impressive, however the most mind-blowing chicken and noodles, rice pancakes and aspect of the attraction was the intricate details blueberry Oreos. The group then moved onto of each of the warriors - simply outstanding. Chin Lin Nunnery and the Nan Lian Gardens - a Another interesting aspect of going to the see majestic little oasis in the heart of the hustle and the warriors is that you can get a signed book 1st November 2013 volume 9 edition 54 Newsletter and photo with the original farmer who found the warriors nearly 40 years ago. After moving through the pits, the group moved to a more quiet area of the warrior village to have dinner with some locals - Mr. Yang and his family rolled out the red carpet and provided a meal to remember. Good on you Mr. Yang! added to the atmosphere. The night was topped off with another banquet at a local restaurant and an evening stroll along Suzhou's 'Little Venice'. The last mode of transport the group experienced was the famous bullet train to Shanghai. This train reached 310km per hour – now that’s pretty fast. On arrival we walked along The Bund and did what everyone does in Shanghai - shop. Shanghai was the last stop for the tour and we finished the experience by having a lovely group dinner and watching the world famous Shanghai Acrobats. All students thoroughly enjoyed their traveling experience, from the airplane food to walking on The Great Wall, many memories were made and good times were had. One of the most common ways to cover large distances in China is by a sleeper train; so in order to 'live like the locals' the group packed their bags (for some, it was more bags than at the start of the trip crammed full of bargains) and headed for Xi'an's train station. The station was busy and hot. Once we boarded things calmed down and we settled in for the long haul. After being screamed at by a local for being to noisy, the team moved to their bunk beds and attempted to get some sleep. For some it was successful, for others, not so much. The warm shower waiting in Suzhou was heaven. The afternoon in Suzhou involved visiting 'The Lingering Garden' - without doubt one of the most tranquil and beautiful gardens you will see anywhere in the world. The zigzag layout of the garden instilled a sense of space and the traditional performances by the local musicians Chilli P – Scarlet 10 Year 10 Experience 2013 – Apollo Bay On the 7th of October, 18 Year 10 students and 2 teachers grouped together early in the morning to prepare for a 3 hour road trip to Apollo Bay. Their drive towards the coast was delayed only by a quick stop in Werribee to pick up another student along the way. The crew arrived at the accommodation that is situated right in the heart of Apollo Bay Township. It was an old house with many rooms, a table tennis set, no shortage of dust, and an equipped kitchen for our home cooked dinners. After everyone settled in, we drove up to the Supermarket to stock up on some weekly supplies. Whilst the night’s dinner group was preparing a ‘Special Tran curry’, everyone else was enjoying some free time and explored the area. The next morning we set out to the Otway Fly for a fun adventure amongst the treetops. There we traversed a zip line course. This was a great 1st November 2013 volume 9 edition 54 Newsletter experience for students to build confidence, build trust and for some to overcome fears. After this we journeyed back to Apollo Bay for an eventful afternoon down at the beach. People were swimming, sunbaking, playing cricket, beach volleyball, frisbee and we held a sandcastle building competition. That night, after dinner was cooked, we took a night walk along the rock wall and the pier, to soak up the beautiful atmosphere and view. Wednesday arrived and it was action-packed! We started the day with an eventful horse-riding lesson, we were taught how to control the rails on our horse and also how to trot. We rode through a bushy and hilly trail for an hour and a half, most of the horses behaved very well, but every now and then, there would be a little drama. Later on that day we had a surfing lesson in Lorne for two hours, lots of people managed to ride a wave and others persisted. The weather was absolutely marvellous and the waves were brilliant for surfing. Later on that night we had a scrumptious barbeque down at the park, kicked the footy and relaxed. As the night crept in, a few of us planned a game of murder in the dark up in the attic as well as very fun and competitive rounds of Uno. We started off Thursday with a relaxing stroll to a beautiful waterfall. Then we headed to Lorne for lunch and some free time in the town, after this we were scheduled for another surfing lesson and refined our skills. After our two hours of surfing in the rain and the cold we made our way back to the bus. This bus ride was a lot more enjoyable than most of the others, this was mainly due to the people that were singing along to the tunes on the radio and we continued doing this for the rest of the bus rides. When we arrived back at the house, some people enjoyed hot tea and cheery conversations, table tennis, footy and dinner - a delicious stir-fry was prepared. That night everyone had a plan for no sleep; this was to be our epic last night of camp! The next morning everyone was hesitant to get up to pack and clean but eventually we got the job done and were on the bus ready to hit the road. The Apollo Bay camp produced some great memories and experiences, and a whole lot of fun to remember and cherish. Atiida and Asmaa – Scarlet 10 1st November 2013 volume 9 edition 54 Newsletter Return of the School Review: Penelope Bartlau story of the original rom-com by making it a “meta” (self referential) musical, so that the characters were actually kids in an Excel, writing the musical. In all there were 14 students In mid-October, after a long creative involved in writing the script. The collaborative development and rehearsal period, the FHS 2013 school production, a musical, Return of the process was achieved through the use of via a Google folder, which Linda set up so that School was presented for two evenings, on th th October 17 and 18 , at the Clocktower Centre students had the same writing and editing rights as the teacher. Students contributed to the in Moonee Ponds. writing, as well as costume planning and other Return of the School was a story of romance, elements, through the shared Google folder. self-discovery, integrity and fighting for what you believe in at any cost. The story was about four Tom worked with kids on the composition and arrangement of the music including writing an teenagers, caught up in the drama of high original overture. Stella and Jackson wrote most school relationships, who stumbled upon the of the songs and then the team used a few lives of their predecessors while writing a musical about the history of their school. Sifting popular songs (with revised lyrics) to support the story, such as David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”. through the twenty-year-old archive boxes, the Simultaneously Tom, worked with the kids also teenagers came across the evil Kennettron, a robot, who attempted to destroy the school and in an Excel class to rehearse the band, and then was defeated by three unlikely heroes who were later the band and singers rehearsed together. there to make a stand. One of the teenagers Return of the School was highly collaborative in made a startling discovery about her family, and the creative process and students were was taken on a journey of the closing and encouraged to take creative risks and make bold reopening of the school, while mending a creative offers. relationship she had thought was broken forever. The show was a delight. There were some firstHow Return of the School was developed rate performances, and a storyline, music and band that kept the audience engaged and At the end of 2012, a number of the FHS staff enjoying Return of the School for the whole discussed the idea of presenting a musical show. The performance incorporated film into instead of a play for 2013. Tom Hoyle - FHS music teacher and musical creative gun (Musical the narrative, to great effect. The use of the Director and Producer of Return of the School), meta musical made the work all the more enjoyable: the performers played with gusto, and and Linda Mitchell – an inspired and we were really able to laugh at the selfexperienced theatre-maker and one of the schools drama teachers - suggested a link to the referential material. Hearing kids parodying themselves as teenagers was gold! There were school’s ten-year anniversary. Tom had touching moments also – and this is where real encouraged kids to write the script was bravery comes in. To perform comedy is one responsible for overseeing first submissions. thing, but to allow yourself to be vulnerable on Stella Bridie and Jackson Hurwood, of their own stage is another. We were allowed into the initiative, went away during the summer break hearts of some of these characters because the and wrote an initial script - a rom-com (romantic kids took this risk. This is a credit to the team comedy), and delivered this to Tom. This script and to the directors: an actor will only blossom then formed a basis for the rest of the script by taking risks - in a safe environment. The development. Then, for FHS students interested directors gave the kids space, time and security in writing for or performing in the musical, they to take these risks and make these creative joined together in an Excel class with Linda from choices. How lucky are our children, to be in an Term 1. Linda worked with the group in the environment that allows them to follow their Excel to incorporate the initial rom-com script hearts and dreams, as they are guided towards into the broader work, using a collaborative excellence. Return of the School was a creative development process. wonderful work, and a credit to the entire cast, crew, band and presenting team. The initial rom-com script became the kernel of Act 1. The team researched the history of the closing and then the re-opening of the school to create Acts 2, 3 and 4. They then integrated the 1st November 2013 volume 9 edition 54 Newsletter -treating to other Dance Excel Performance Less is More Next Friday the 8th of November students in the Dance/Pilates Excel will be performing in the Less is More Dance and Photography Exhibition Night at Dancehouse, 150 Princes Street, North Carlton. All are welcome! Drinks and nibbles start at 5:30pm, at 6pm the Photo Exhibition opens, and the event will commence at 6:30pm and finish at 7:30pm. classrooms and offices around the school, Students in the performance are to meet out the front of the school after lunch on Friday and travel to Dancehouse to rehearse for the night performance. Students are to be picked up at 7:30pm from Dancehouse after the performance. games including pin-the-head on the skeleton, Year 9 Halloween Special! Yesterday, Thursday October 31, the Year 9s enjoyed Halloween North American style. Although not a tradition here in Australia, it does help to have a Canadian teacher who is pretty keen to celebrate. Well the students certainly knew how to get spooky and many took a lot of time and effort to get their costumes just right. We were pleased to see many different get-ups including an LA Lakers basketball player, a ghost, two minions, Wham!, a member of Run DMC, a mad scientist and a zombie high school student, plus many many more! The morning involved trick-or and a competition for best and scariest costume. Prizes went to Leilani K for scariest costume (zombie bride), Ryan P for best male costume (the Joker) and Emily BK for best female costume (Sandy from Grease). Jet Team 1st November 2013 volume 9 edition 54 Newsletter