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31 July 201931 July 2019

From the Executive PrincipalCongratulations to our new student leaderswho were inducted into their new role lastweek. There are several articles following inthis newsletter listing our new leaders for2019/2020. I wish these outstanding youngpeople a great year in their leadership roles.

School Reviews

We have had 10 visiting principals from across Queenslandvisiting Mountain Creek State High School this week to have alook at how Mountain Creek State High School runs and howwe organise the school to promote Quality, Opportunity andExcellence for all students. It was lovely to hear feedback fromour visitors’ interactions with our students and the passion theyexpressed for their school.

Showcase Award for Excellence-Teacher of theYear

I want to take this opportunity tocongratulate Mr Chris Buswell – teacher ofQCAA Chemistry/InternationalBaccalaureate-Chemistry/Sciences and ourHigher Order Thinking Coach who wasannounced as the North Coast Region’sShowcase Award for Excellence-Teacher ofthe Year and even more excitingly he hasbeen shortlisted for the State’s Teacher of the Year Award. MrBuswell has been leading some outstanding work with ourstudents for a long time and it is wonderful to see his teachingacknowledged and for us to know the quality of teachers we

have here at “The Creek”. Congratulations Chris and good luckat the State Awards in October.

Congratulations to Ms Hunt

I would like to congratulate Ms Jessi Huntwho has been appointed to the role ofActing Head of Department for theInternational Baccalaureate Diplomareplacing Mr Gordon from Semester 1. MsHunt has been involved with our IB programfor many years and will bring her passion for

life and learning into her new role. If parents would like to checkon anything IB then give Jessi Hunt a call.

The new sub-school’s name is……….

Thank you to the over 1500 people who have provided inputinto the development of our new Sub-School. We have used“Survey Monkey” feedback from students, parents and staff toestablish the Sub-School colour and this term to decide on theSub-School name. Our new 5th Sub-School will be known as“Mudjimba” by a very strong majority of votes.

Darrin EdwardsExecutive Principal

From the Principal of Senior School

New Leaders Inducted

Once again an outstanding and enthusiastic group of studentshave taken the mantle of student leadership for 2019/2020.

Attended by Mr Brent Mickelberg, State MP for Buderim; andDr Greg Nash, from the University of the Sunshine Coast andChair of White Ribbon Australia, Dr Nash presented histhoughts on leadership.

The following students were inducted at a ceremony on July25th, where all Year 11 students were issued with a seniorbadge and some elected to a higher office of service.

Senior School Captains

Junseo L Jack H Chloe L Ainsley L

Sports Captains

Bribie Fraser Moreton Stradbroke

Aria M Loula B Dekota B Kiara Kl

Captains of Excellence

PublicSpeaking

StemCaptain

PublicRelations

International

Abby D Lauren V Emma H Antonia H

Creative Industries CreativeIndustries

StudentCouncil Chair

Thomas R Chloe B Alicia M

School CouncilRepresentative

Student Council Secretary

Marine V Cora G

Year 11 Sub-School Leaders

Bribie Fraser Moreton Stradbroke

Tia M Cora G Dekota B Junseo L

Marine V Lauren V Ainsley L Jessica D

Aria M Max P Chloe L Alicia M

Annabelle D Yashvi P Claudia D Kiara K

Amy B Loula B Ava G Kristin R

Georgiana T Georgia S Thomas R Lilli M

Alexander L Aimee P

Jack H Antonia H

Emma H

Chloe B

Abby D

Year 10 Leaders

Sophie H Deyna N James Isaac S Olivia B

Fletcher C Taylor C Elijah C Ella S Saara S

Mahira V Kirsty L Grace F Sienna H Kieta K

Jordi T Ebony S Jacob T Bella B Isabelle B

Joseph S Sasha M Gabriella C

Junior School Captains

Joshua C Tom L James Q

Sophie G Melita K Gemma R

The Year 12 outgoing leaders will be farewelled at a luncheonon August 8th. They have been a credit to themselves and theirvery supportive parents.

New School Captains from left Ainsley L, Jack H, Chloe L andNew School Captains from left Ainsley L, Jack H, Chloe L andJunseo LJunseo L

Executive Principal Darrin Edwards delivers his Principal’sExecutive Principal Darrin Edwards delivers his Principal’sAddressAddress

Programs of Excellence CaptainsPrograms of Excellence Captains

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Year 9 School Captains from left Joshua C, Tom L, James Q,Year 9 School Captains from left Joshua C, Tom L, James Q,Sophie G, Melita K, Gemma R and Junior Secondary PrincipalSophie G, Melita K, Gemma R and Junior Secondary Principal

Andrea EvansAndrea Evans

Outgoing School Captain Alicia R sings the Australian NationalOutgoing School Captain Alicia R sings the Australian NationalAnthemAnthem

Best Wishes

Andrew StonePrincipal Senior Secondary School

From the Principal of Junior Secondary

Excellence – Junior Captains

In 2019 we have recently congratulated our inaugural JuniorSecondary Captains. Six students were chosen to representthe junior student cohort.

All students who applied for leadership positions are to becongratulated for their commitment to the Creek. They arefantastic ambassadors for our school and their applicationsshowed how creative and visionary these students were aboutleadership, and all of the roles that this encompasses.

We wish all students success in their leadership journey.

Andrea EvansAndrea EvansPrincipal JuniorPrincipal Junior

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Craig HegartyCraig HegartyDeputy PrincipalDeputy Principal

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Lindsay BakerLindsay BakerHead ofHead of

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Finance Information

Student Resource Scheme 2020 and SubjectFees.

Your Son/Daughter’s Subject Selection and FinancialCommitment form will be sent home before ECP (EducationCareer Planning) day Tuesday August, 20th. Please ensurethese forms are completed and brought to your son/daughter’sECP interview.

Invoices for the 2020 Student Resource Scheme will be emailedhome prior to ECP on August 20th to enable those parents/carers who want to either pay on the day or set up a paymentplan for 2020 fees. The invoices will have a due date of January31st, 2020; however, early payment is always welcomed toassist in organising purchases of resources for the new schoolyear. We will run monthly statement runs between August andJanuary to remind families of the Student Resource Scheme(SRS) commitment.

Subject Fees are charged for additional resources that arenot covered by the SRS e.g. materials to make items andtake home. The fees are listed on the Subject Selection andFinancial Commitment form so that parents/carers are awareof what subject fees they will be charged. Subject fees will beinvoiced in February 2020, once classes have been finalised.This is new for Mountain Creek State High School as we havealways charged subject fees once subject selection is madeat the August Education Career Planning day. Parents/carerswho want to pay these fees before next year can do so viathe BPoint payment portal and using the SRS invoice numberthat will be emailed home prior to ECP. Please note all ofour invoices are emailed to the parent/carer nominated as thedebtor.

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Payment Methods

On-Line:

Invoices for SRS (Student Resource Scheme) will containpayment information which includes a link directly to the BPointPayment portal to pay on-line.

In Person

We will have finance officers working in the Performing ArtsBlock and Administration block on Tuesday August 20th, 2019Education Career Planning day to receipt via Cheque, Cash orEFT (debit and credit card). There will also be payment planofficers available if you wish to set up a payment plan for the2020 Student Resource Scheme and Subject Fees.

A payment plan will not be necessary if you pay off the fees priorto January 31st, 2020.

How to set up a payment plan to pay fees prior to January 31st,2020.

Lisa DunsdonBusiness Manager

News from Creative Industries

Creative Industries Captains for 2019/2020

Congratulations to our new Creative Industries captains for2019/2020 Thomas R and Chloe B. These students wereselected for their balance of passion and commitment to theCreative Industries and we look forward to seeing them developas leaders in this incredible role. A big thank you to our outgoingCI captains for 2018/2019 Via P and Emma M for the work theydid advocating for the Creative Industries.

Rocking Out at Mountain Creek State HighSchool

One of our key school priorities in 2019 is to improve studentperformance, with a focus on boys. The Creative Industries isvery proud to share with you the winners of our 2019 GuitarBursaries. These students, who also happen to be boys,demonstrated a skill in guitar and a willingness to take their skillsfurther through lessons with our guitar teacher Andy Eastwood.They each receive funds towards guitar lessons for Semester 2of this year. There is so much research to support that whenstudents engage with music, they perform better academically.We wish these students all the very best with their lessonsthis year. Congratulations Luke M (Year 11), Hemi M (Year 11),Matty M (Year 9), Ryan V (Year 8) and Matthew M (Year 7).

Since Andy Eastwood joined the team at the beginning of2019, he has increased his days from one to two due to highdemand. In addition to running group and private guitar lessonson Thursdays and Fridays, he also runs three rock bands at theCreek. Stay tuned for some hits from senior bands Lonesomeand Grain and Junior Secondary band The Raw Prawns. Welook forward to seeing some of them perform later in the year!

If you are interested in learning the guitar, we offer privatelessons at $30 each or group lessons at $20 each for a halfhour lesson. Pop in to see Andy on Thursdays or Fridays inthe Music Block for more information about how it all works!

1. directly depositing into our bank account:BSB:064-447 Account: 10073789 and using thereference: Student Surname, Initial and Year level OR

2. by clicking the BPoint link on your SRS invoice andentering this invoice number with the amount youwant to pay.

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Alternatively, you can contact Head of Creative Industries, MrsStansbie ,on jwall77@eq.edu.au for more information.

Jessica StansbieHead of Department - Creative Industries

News from Coding and Innovation Faculty

New Subjects for 2020

From artificial intelligence and immersive reality (virtual reality/augmented reality) to robotics and drones – from 2020 a muchwider offering of IT subjects will be available from year 9 throughto year 12. The new subjects are highlighted in the diagrambelow.

More information is available in 2020 Subject Selection bookletsto be supplied soon.

STEM Academy – End of Term 2 Pitches

Year 7 STEM students utilized their knowledge in Arduino tocreate a device that improved sustainability. They then pitchedtheir ideas to a panel of students, parents and judges over twodays. The pitches were done in the new $17 million LeadingEdge STEM building, which kicked off an exciting era forMountain Creek State High School. Well done to all involved!

Significant Changes for the faculty

The Coding and Innovation Faculty is currently undergoingthree significant changes:

1. Faculty name changeFrom 2020, the faculty will be renamed the DigitalInnovation faculty to better reflect the range of coursesand extra curricular activities we offer

2. New subject offerings from 2020

Year 9 Year 10

Year 11

3. Move into Leading Edge STEM CentreWe’ve already begun moving some of our classes into the new building and will be fully occupying ourdedicated space on the top floor from the start of 2020

First day for the CreekerBot Robotics Club in the dedicatedFirst day for the CreekerBot Robotics Club in the dedicatedRobotics labs.Robotics labs.

Graeme Breengbree3@eq.edu.auHead of Department – Digital Innovation

International Baccalaureate Update

IB Chemistry Students Make the Most of USCFacilities Through the ‘Keeping it Local’Partnership

Year 11 and 12 International Baccalaureate Chemistry studentsparticipated in unique learning opportunities at the University ofthe Sunshine Coast last week as part of the ‘keeping it local’partnership between Mountain Creek State High School and

• 3 pathways now available

• Topics include: Artificialintelligence, VR/AR, Robotics,Drones, Programming

• 2 pathways nowavailable

• Topics include:Robotics, VR/AR,Programming

• Cert 3 in IT (with Entrepreneurship)

• Now delivered on-campus by MCSHS staff at significantlyreduced cost

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the University. The students engaged with a multi-million dollarimmersive learning environment called the CAVETM whichbrought molecular models to life through animations of complexorganic reaction pathways. The students were able toexperience the molecular models in a 3D setting to highlightthe complex interactions between sub-atomic particles ofneighbouring molecules.

Some of the students commented:

‘The CAVETM lesson looks surreal, and very immersive.A great learning tool’.

‘The CAVE was very helpful in understanding chemicalreactions and molecule structures.’

‘The CAVE lesson was interesting and made me morefascinated with chemistry. Seeing animations rather thandiagrams was very effective.’

The students were also lucky enough to partake in a spectralanalysis session with senior Chemistry Lecturer at USC DrPeter Brooks. Dr Brooks illuminated the students as to howspectroscopic analysis using HMNR and Mass Spectroscopymachines is vital to identify the building blocks of complicatedorganic molecules, and thus analyse samples. The studentswere also given a crash course in the composite nature ofhoney by PhD student Simon Williams as he enlightened thestudents with his research project and the impact it may haveon the honey industry.

To conclude the excursion, students experimented withluminol, a chemiluminescent molecule which glows whenexposed to an oxidising agent like hydrogen peroxide. Thestudents made the most of the expansive and specializedUniversity laboratories to perform multiple luminol reactions, togain insight into this fascinating phenomenon.

Participants commented;

‘The Luminol experiment was excellent, and thescientists were super friendly. This made the experiencevery welcoming, and a great indicator of the greatresources and support students such as myself can findat USC’

‘The Luminol experiment was so fun, wish we could haveperformed more reactions.’

This opportunity would not have been achievable without thehard work from the following people; Judith Warmerdam(Associate Lecturer USC) , Simon Orsborn ( Senior CreativeDesigner USC), Patrea Andersen (Academic Director forSimulation and Visualisation), Dr Peter Brooks (Senior LecturerBiological Chemistry), Simon Williams (PhD student USC), ChrisBuswell ( Senior Science/STEM teacher, HOT Coach MountainCreek State High School), Emma Hodkinson (Senior Science/Maths Teacher Mountain Creek State High School).

Emma HodkinsonTeacher

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ToK in July

As we approach the final submissions for the Year 12assessment, I have been personally challenged to face the endof 2019 and saying farewell to these amazing young people.

The IB programme is a choice. It is an absolute, focussedcommitment on the behalf of students.

In the words of Robert Frost’ poem - ‘The Road not Taken’: Itook the one less travelled, and that has made all the difference.

So at this time of year it is particularly clear that we are down toour last class sessions together. In true ToK form, the Way ofKnowing – emotion is in full swing.

The clip for this month is about grief. BJ Miller MD - ‘Grief isn’ta pathology. It is an altered state of mind’. On ‘BigThink’, heclarifies grief as an important emotional process.

https://bigthink.com/videos/grief

So now that I have dabbled in my nostalgia and thoughts ofour shared journey over the past several years – it is clearhow important grief is as a process and recommend that weremember how important our connections are, the hard workand the extraordinary experiences that have been had.Students continue to embrace the upcoming changes,appreciate the opportunities, friendships and experiences andwalk into your final assessments with a clear mind and strongsense of achievement.

Enjoy!

Ms Elizabeth MullighanToK CoordinatorInternational Baccalaureate Programme

News from the Humanities Faculty

The Value of History

As we progress closer to ECP on the August 20th and subjectselections for 2020, please take time to look at the infographicthat details the value of taking a History course. Students ofAncient, Modern or IB History at Mountain Creek are allexposed to the values shown here, which gives those students21st Century skills and allows them to become lifelong learners.

Year 11 Geography Excursion – Creation ofSuccessful Places

With some of the best beaches in the world and pristine naturalenvironments, it is often difficult to leave this beautiful placefor a holiday. However, as population density increases openspaces are increasingly becoming areas of vital importance tothe liveability, quality and sustainability of our region. The Year11 Geography students went to Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley toinvestigate the different aspects that make up a successfulpublic space.

The intent of the excursion was to see how public spacesare utilised in an inner city environment. With Fortitude Valleyholding many interesting areas, it was quite an eye openerfor some of the students in comparison to where they live.Collecting field data, which investigated people counts, trafficcounts, streetscape surveys, crime prevention surveys,wayfinding systems students were asked to complete a fieldreport which then suggested mechanisms that could be usedto help improve the urban design of the area, thereby making aplace that can be enjoyed by people.

With the development of the new Maroochydore CBD, thecreation of public spaces is of increasing importance to thesustainability and liveability of our region. Will the developmentof the new urban areas and public spaces on the coast matchthe quality of our magnificent natural environment?

Tina SmithardActing Head of Department Humanities

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News from Sports and HPE

Rugby League

Yr 9 Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Champions

Congratulations to the Year 9 Rugby League team on winningthe Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Rugby League title atGympie on Wednesday July 17th.

As Sunshine Coast champions, Mountain Creek State HighSchool took on Wide Bay Champions Xavier College, HarveyBay. In a very entertaining game in which the lead changedseveral time, Aiden M scored the winning try right on full time tosnatch the victory 32-28.

Congratulations to all players, the boys now advance to theQueensland Quarter Finals of the Brisbane Broncos SteveRenouf shield against Redcliffe State High School at DolphinOval, Redcliffe.

Dan RobertsRugby League Program Co-Ordinator

News from the Technology Faculty

Furniture Making - Work Experience Provider inFocus

Owner/Director: Mick RohlAddress: Shed 4/13 Machinery Ave,WARANAPhone: (07) 5325 1119

About Mick

Mick completed schooling at Mountain Creek State HighSchool in grade 10, 1999 to pursue a Cabinet MakingApprenticeship. Knowing that he wanted a career in woodwork/cabinet making, Mick would donate his free time and holidaysto sweeping floors and tidying the shed of a local cabinetmaker in hope his efforts would land him an apprenticeship.Mick’s commitment and work ethic paid off and he was offereda position as a 1st year Apprentice where he completed his4yrs of training to become a qualified Cabinet Maker. Sincecompleting his Apprenticeship, Mick has developed

knowledge, skills and experiences that has enabled him toundertake his current role as the owner/director of Custom BuiltCabinets where he employs five local tradesman and a 2nd yearApprentice.

Mick’s business is currently involved in the manufacture andinstallation of domestic and commercial cabinetry throughoutSouth East Queensland. Mick is motivated by the opportunityto continue growing his business and states he is committedto manufacturing quality products and providing exceptionalcustomer service. Being able to provide apprentices with thesame opportunity he had starting out is a great feeling.

Motivation

Manufacturing quality products.

Develop and structure my business with employees that workas a team, problem solve and self- manage.

Continue enjoying working in this industry and providing otherswith the opportunity to become a great tradesperson.

Engagement

Taking classes at school like Certificate II in Furniture MakingPathways and Engineering Technology, Computer Graphics,Maths, English and Business will enhance the prospects of anystudent seeking to become an apprentice.

Advice for Students

You are never too old to stop learning, still to this day after 18yrsin the cabinetmaking industry I continue to learn daily.

Take pride in your workmanship and always aim to achieve yourbest.

Learning will always involve asking questions and no one willthink less of you for doing so, but something a great boss oncetold me that has helped me become a leader in my industry,‘Always have an answer or solution for the question you areabout to ask, even if it’s wrong, this will show your employerthat you have taken the initiative to think about the task requiredinstead of relying on others.’

John ClaytonFurniture Making Teacher

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Parent & Student Information

Mountain Creek State High School World VisionChallenge 2019

Mountain Creek State High School (MCSHS) is again joiningthe World Vision Challenge during Week 8 of Term 3 (2-6September) and encouraging students to become involved inthe World Vision 40 Hour Backpack Challenge (6-8September). Over a number of years, MCSHS students haveshown their commitment to improving the lives of others andtaken a stand for young refugees around the world. Ourstudents have led global change by raising funds for youngpeople who've been forced to flee their homes. In 2018,MCSHS students raised over $7,000 for World Vision anddisplaced persons and refugees around the world. Globallythere are 70.8 million refugee and displaced people - amongthem 25.9 million refugees and more than half that number areunder the age of 18.

MCSHS students will be encouraged to register theirinvolvement online at the link below and indicate they are partof the Mountain Creek State High School team.

http://www.40hourfamine.com.au/

Lisa DunhamOn behalf of the MCSHS World Vision Team

P & C News

Next P & C Meeting: Monday 19th August at5:30 pm

(Cartwright Room, Administration Building)

Student Assistance Applications

One of the most rewarding areas of our remit is to provideassistance to students for representing the school at a State,National or International level. We are blessed to have so manytalented children across sporting, academia and culturaldisciplines. So if you think your child qualifies and you requirefinancial assistance for travel to attend please complete theapplication in this link Application for Assistance. Pleaseremember to have it endorsed by their Head of Department andthen send the application to our email address below.

Student Leadership Changes

I was privileged to be on the selection panel for the new SchoolCaptains. Congratulations to all the new School Captains andnew School Student Leaders, I am sure you will do a great job.

Well done to the outgoing School Captains and StudentLeaders. You have been excellent role models andambassadors for the school and I wish you all the best with yourfinal semester studies!

Congratulations!

At our meetings we hear directly from the Executive Principaland members of his leadership team about the many initiativesthat the school is running and we are regularly asked to providefeedback as parent representatives. A good example of thisis the new building project; where at P&C meetings we wereregularly asked for feedback on many aspects of the projecthad parent representatives included on the project team.

Congratulations to Darrin and everyone associated with thishistoric project. You have all done an outstanding job to get thisbuilding completed and operating ahead of schedule!

We Welcome Your Involvement

All P&C meetings are held in the Cartwright Conference Roomwithin the Administration Building located at the front of theschool. We would love to see more parents attend meetingsand we are making every effort to improve the efficiency andeffectiveness of the meetings to ensure we get everyone hometo their families at a reasonable time.

If there is any concern or topic that parents wish to raiseor seek further clarification on at any of our meetings, wewelcome notification so this can be put on the agenda for earlyconsideration/discussion. Correspondence should be sent toour email address: pandc@mtncreekshs.eq.edu.au If you wishto receive information and outcomes from meetings,membership is a requirement. To become a member of theP&C, simply attend a meeting, complete the membershipapplication form and be warmly welcomed.

Remember, this association consists entirely of volunteers andis representative of the parent body of Mountain Creek StateHigh School, with anything we do being in the best interest ofall our children/students enrolled at this school. As a parent ofthree children at the school I saw the P&C as a good way to getinvolved and engaged in the school community and I welcomeyou as parents to join the P&C to play a part in this amazingschool’s journey.

Our next meeting is on Monday of August 19th 2019 and I lookforward to seeing you there.

Jason LawP & C President

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Calendar of Events

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• Year 8 and Year 9 InterschoolSport

• Year 12 Certificate III ECEC WorkExperience

• Year 7Winter Interschool Sport

• CreekerBot FLL Day

• All Year Levels Sunshine CoastJunior Eisteddfod

• Year 11 Certificate III ECEC WorkExperience

• All Year Levels Sunshine CoastJunior Eisteddfod

• Year 7 – Writer in Residence

• Year 10 Parent Night and CareersExpo

• Year 12 Biology MERF Visit

• Year 7 Brainstorm Productions

• Year 8 and Year 9 InterschoolSport

• All Year Levels Dance CompanyWorkshop

• Year 7 and Year 8 QMATCompetition

• Year 12 Leading Edge WT Practice

• Silly Sock Day – IB WorldChallenge

• Year 11 Leadership Training Day

• Year 7 Winter Interschool Sport

• Year 11 and Year 12 SpanishIncursion

• Volleyball Competition – SnrSchools Cup

• Year 10 GEG Beach Excursion

• Year 11 Hospitality WorkExperience

• STEM Academy workshop

• Year 8 and Year 9 InterschoolSport

• All Year Levels Dance CompanyWorkshop

• Year 11 IB Science Group 4Project

• Year 7 Winter Interschool Sport

• Year 9 and Year 10 Marsden TrialRugby League

• Year 12 Marine Science – CoralReef

• Volleyball Competition – JnrSchools Cup

• ECP Day

• Year 8 and Year 9 InterschoolSport

• Year 12 AQP Fishing

• Year 11 IB ESS Excursion Buderim

• Year 12 IB Mock Exams

• All Year Levels – Artists inResidence

• Year 7 STEM Tech Day

• Year 8 and Year 9 InterschoolSport

• Year 12 Secondary ShowcaseConcert

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