Issue 18— 14 June 2013

From the Principal

Issue 18 14 June 2013

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From the Principal

School News

Freeman House

Hollows House

Global Learning News

Year 8 Camp News

LOTE News

Careers Corner

Music News

Year 12 News

Maths News

General News

School Calendar

Other News

Pie Order Form

Homestay Form

Lachlan

Hugo Madeline

Coleman-Bock

School Captains

Please remember to advise the relevant House

Assistant by 9:30am if your child will be absent

from school

Melba—8804 6407 Freeman—8804 6408

Hollows—8804 6409 Dunlop—8804 6410

Music Dept: (Direct) 8804 6411

Term Dates in 2013: 1. 31/01—28/03 2. 15/04—28/06 3. 15/07—20/09 4. 07/10—20/12

Next School Council

Meeting - Wednesday 19 June 2013

Blackburn High School 60 Springfield Road, Blackburn Vic 3130 Website: www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au

Telephone: +613 8804 6464 Facsimile: +613 8804 6499 Email: blackburn.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au

Dr Sandra Woodman

Principal

China Visit from our Sister School Opportunity Update

Thank you to those families who are participating in our sister School Student Ex-

change Program by volunteering to host a student. We hope you find this a valua-

ble and enjoyable experience.

As previously highlighted we have a sister School in Shaxi, near Shanghai in China.

12 students and one teacher will visit us from 31st July to 7th August. They will be

with us for one week and will be placed in homestay during this time. We are able

to reimburse you with $200 for the week to cover your costs as best we can. This

money has been provided by the Chinese delegation.

We are looking for students who are in Years 9-12 and their families who are pre-

pared to be involved in this opportunity and homestay one student, or two if you

can. This would include a weekend, and there will be organized functions included,

such as welcome and farewell dinners. Each student would need their own bed and

could share in a same sex bedroom.

If you are interested in being involved in hosting a student from our Sister

School, Shaxi Senior High School, please complete the expression of inter-

est form, included at the end of this newsletter, and return with your stu-

dent to the main office asap.

Year 9 Global Learning Program

The Global Learning Program students celebrated their findings from the program

at a special presentation to parents. It was wonderful to see the students deliver on

the 21st Century learning skills that underpinned the program. In addition it provid-

ed all students with the opportunity to achieve their best at their own personalised

learning level.

Winter Concert

This was a great night and the space worked well for the performers. Thanks to all

of the student performers and staff, who were pleased to have the opportunity to

showcase their skills. We look forward to many fantastic musical performances in

our new centre.

Student reports

Currently our teachers are working very hard to create accurate reports that reflect

your child’s progress and which provide meaningful and valuable feedback to par-

ents and students. These reports indicate the progress made as well as the oppor-

tunities for further improvement which should be acted upon. It is important that

you discuss the reports as a partnership aiming to improve your child’s learning

outcomes.

Jane Richards

Assistant Principal School News

Year 12 Cosi

Performance

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Congratulations Shivani Congratulations to Shivani Pradhu of Year 9 who has won the Department of Education Bully Busters

Competition. Shivani did bullying as her action for the national layer of the Global Learning Program.

Shivani wrote the ad on bullying which won the competition. As the winner of the competition Shivani

recorded her advertisement at the Fox FM Studios. We were also shown around the studios of Fox and

MMM and saw the large number of people required to make radio and how radio advertisements are

edited. Shivani was accompanied by Niamh. Shivani has won $10,000 for the school. The ad will run

on Fox FM and Shivani was also interviewed for Inspire Magazine which is the Department of Education

and Early Childhood Development magazine which is sent to all schools.

School News Terry McGann Pathways Coordinator

LOST PROPERTY

Please note there are Lost Property boxes in every House. Therefore, if you have lost some-

thing please check first with your House office.

NAMED ITEMS will be returned to you so PLEASE label your clothing and school materi-

als. There are items in Lost Property boxes that date back from the Swimming Carnival, these non-school items which are not collected by the end of term will be sent to the Op Shop.

Thanks, House Assistants

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OPEN DAYS COMING UP

Australian Catholic University 11 August 2013 (Melbourne) 25 August 2013 (Ballarat)

Deakin University TBA (normally August)

La Trobe University 18 August 2013 (Bendigo campus) 25 August 2013 (Melbourne

campus)

Monash University 3 August 2013 (Berwick, Gippsland and Peninsula campuses)

4 August 2013 (Caulfield, Clayton and Parkville campuses)

RMIT University 11 August 2013 (City, Brunswick and Bundoora campuses)

Swinburne University of Technology 4 August 2013 (Hawthorn campus)

University of Ballarat 25 August 2013 (Ballarat campuses)

University of Melbourne 18 August 2013 (Parkville and Southbank campuses)

Victoria University 25 August 2013 (Footscray Park campus)

William Angliss Institute 25 August 2013 (Melbourne)

Information Night Year 10 Students in 2014

There will be an information evening for all parents and students in relation to Subject Selection for

Year 10 in 2014 on Tuesday 16th July from 7.00pm in Freeman House. The evening will present

information for Parents about Year 10 Programs offered in 2014, including VCE options.

Please note that students will be presented with the information prior to the evening and therefore

are welcome but not required to attend.

VCE Information Night

A VCE Information Evening will be held on Thursday 18th July from 7.00pm in Freeman House.

The evening will present subject selection information for the parents of current Year 10 and 11 stu-

dents for 2014. All students are welcome to attend.

However, current Year 11 students and parents who are aware of the VCE structure and rules and

have their Year 12 program organised based on Tertiary Admission Information need not attend.

FREEMAN HOUSE NEWS Geoff Vezey

Freeman House Leader

House Assistant:

Denise Strahan

8804 6408

RICH Tasks

Congratulations to all Year 7 students who presented their Rich Task

in such an excellent manner. Your research and effort during the

week enabled you to present well to the audience on the day. Well

done to Ms Weber and Mrs Pashias for organising and running such

a successful program and to all staff who assisted the students.

Semester 2 classes begin on Monday 17th June. Students will receive their new

timetables today.

Throughout the year students have been asked for their thoughts and evaluation

on a range of matters. Recently, student leaders have evaluated the Fun Friday

games activities and Pathways program. Student and staff feedback assists us in

improving our Mentor Program.

This week student leaders examined the Term 3 Mentor Program, and along with

staff, this information is used to plan and deliver a high-quality Mentor Program.

Over the next two weeks, students will be working on their future pathway in the

Mentor Program. Year 12 students will plan for their future pathway which may

be employment or more study. Years 9-11 students will be assisted by their Men-

tor Teacher to choose subjects they wish to study in 2014. I would encourage

you to discuss this with your child to enable them to choose relevant subjects

that are connected to their pathway.

Last week I had the pleasure of being a

judge in the ‘30 Minute Meal House

Challenge’ that is run by Ms Monda.

Congratulations to Ella Birt, Marjorie

Devereux, Lisa Woods, Valentina Pinzon

and Ghezal Rezaee for cooking three fi-

ne dishes.

Congratulations to Emma

Jeffery

Emma (and her friend Ellie) won the

State Youth Games Talent Quest on

Sunday with an awesome acapella duet

of Payphone. Great effort Emma!

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FREEMAN

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EYE WATCH NEWS The number one place for Hollows News

Gabbi Hollows receives OAM Great news last weekend as Gabbi Hollows (widow of Fred) received an

Order of Australia Medal. She accepted the award on behalf of all Austral-ians who have helped to restore sight. A hearty congratulations to Gabbi

who hopes to visit us sometime next term. For a full story you can go to www.hollows.org.au

Mentor Group News Our Mentor Groups have enjoyed a Friday challenge against Freeman House. There were lots

of fun activities as you can see by the photos below. Thanks to Freeman House who organ-ised all of the challenges.

Next week the students will begin the process of subject selection for next year during Men-tor Group time so it’s important that all students are prompt and bring required materials.

Year 10s dominate Maths Awards A few weeks ago students enjoyed Maths week activities. These were many and varied and

comprised Maths challenges organised by our resident Maths Coordinator Mr Steve Thom-son. The Hollows Year 10s won a number of awards which are listed below. Thanks To Mr

Thomson and the Maths Department for organising the challenges.

Mona Missaghi 3rd—Straw Tower

Challenge

Aaron Chan 1st—Tic Tac Toe

3rd—Maths Olympiad

Darren Lee 2nd— Maths Puzzle

Challenge

Dylan Fulton 3rd—Tic Tac Toe

3rd—Maths Olympiad

4th— Rubik’s Cube Challenge

Lawrence Leung 2nd—Tic Tac Toe

3rd—Maths Olympiad

Global Learning Program Aaron Bear

Global Learning Coordinator

GLP Global Awareness Lunchtime On Thursday the 6th June the Global Learning students all held their own

fundraising/awareness stalls to raise money for their Global Action and to

donate it to the foundation they chose in relation the global issue they

chose to focus on.

Groups chose what they could sell to raise their money. But as well as

raising money they also had to raise awareness about their issue, who

they were donating to, why they chose that foundation and why they

chose to do that particular topic.

The day was a huge success. Fun was had by all the GLP students along with the other students and

teachers who participated and made donations. We hope that the money we raised will be able to make

a real global difference.

By Donnika Mckenzie and Kalina Taylor

Years 7 & 8 News

Ron Hansen

Junior Provision

Camps Coordinator

Year 8 Camp 2013 The arrangements for Year 8 Camp 2013 are being finalised at present. There will be no

formal camp but there will be an alternative offered based on the model that happened

with Year 7 this year.

The "camp" will consist of 3 days of excursions, with the total cost approx. $90. You

would already have paid a $50 deposit for the Year 8 camp.

Two excursions have been booked - one day to Trees Adventure in Belgrave, one day

to MSAC in South Melbourne. An excursion to Medibank Icehouse at Docklands is in the process of

being finalised.

The excursions will occur during the last week of Term 3 and

week 1 of Term 4. If it had been earlier it would have clashed

with South Street Music Excursions. Also, Trees Adventure

closes in the middle of winter and had limited availability for

day excursions (One school booked it for 4 days per week for 3

months!). Trees Adventure was by far the favourite activity

that Year 7 students did at the beginning of the year. Com-

ments from staff about the activity were also positive.

If you have any further questions either call me at school on

8804 6464 or email me at:

hansen.ronald.b@edumail.vic.gov.au

Alan Keeble

LOTE Coordinator

Attention all Year 7 Parents

All Year 7s have been allocated to a German or French class from Semester 2 onwards and they

have been advised of this. Parents should check with their child which language they will be study-

ing.

Also, a reminder that the Year 7 HAP class will be continuing with both languages.

LOTE

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Pathways News Terry McGann

Pathways Coordinator

REMINDER - OPEN DAYS ARE COMING! Open Days at university and TAFE are coming up in

August (only two months off), usually on Sundays. Don’t forget to keep Sundays in August free for YOUR visits.

Open Days are a great way to check out courses and facilities, talk to staff and students, collect information, and to

attend relevant information sessions. Reminders of actual dates will be provided soon.

MORE VET AND KEEPER FOR A DAY PROGRAMS – Along with Healesville

Sanctuary and Werribee Zoo, the RSPCA is holding a Vet Day and Animal Attendant Days, and

also a First Aid for Animals Day in the coming holidays.

Register; www.rspcavic.org/services/education/;

Cost: $100.00 for new members.

CHECK OUT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) – ACU is a public university,

funded by the government, and open to all (of any or no religion). It is a fast-growing national university with 25,000

students, 8,000 of whom study at the Melbourne campus in Fitzroy. It has been experiencing growth in excellent fa-

cilities and buildings, facing on to Brunswick St.

Be a University Student for a Day is a program where you can check out arts, business, education, exercise sci-

ence, law, psychology, visual arts & design, speech pathology, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery and

paramedicine degrees on offer at ACU. ‘University Experience’ is a free program, giving you the chance to sample

the degree of your choice, and to meet staff and students, and try out the course you are interested in studying.

When: Tues 9 July;

Where: Daniel Mannix Building, 8-18 Brunswick St, Fitzroy;

Register: www.acu.edu.au/universityexperience.

New ACU courses for 2014 –

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance – learn about financial instruments, institu-

tions, markets and systems; this degree can lead to a career in banking, financial

consulting and planning, funds management, merchant banking, stockbroking and

treasury. It meets the requirements of the CPA Australia, ICAA, and the IPA.

Bachelor of Information Technology – provides a solid grounding in all aspects of IT followed by profes-

sional pathways in business analysis, database administration and applications development. It will be recog-

nised by the Australian Computer Society.

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT – ICHM prepares students for ca-

reers in the international hotel business, and is a member of the Swiss Hotel Association. ICHM is holding Career

Weeks for Year 11 and 12 students, where you live in and learn more about the international tourism and hospitality

industry, and explore courses.

When: 8 – 12 July OR 30 Sept – 4 Oct;

Where: ICHM, Days Rd, Regency Park, South Australia;

Info: admissions@ichm.edu.au, www.ichm.edu.au.

Reminders Melbourne University ‘Focus’ sessions – Environments: 18 June; Law: 19 June; Arts: 25 June; The VCA:

26 June. See: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focus-melb

Art, design & architecture at Monash workshops; 2-4 July; www.monash.edu/mada/workshops

Careers in Sports Medicine – 19 June; Registration: http://www.trybooking.com/CSIP

Law at University of Melbourne - one-day JD showcase; Wed 3 July; Cost: $66 (incl lunch); Register:

www.law.unimelb.edu.au/jd/future-students/information-for-school-students

RMIT ‘Experience Days’; register at www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays

RMIT Science Tours: Tues 2 July; Register: www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover

RMIT Medical Laboratory Visits: 8 – 12 July; registration: www.rmit.edu.au/medicalsciences

Experience La Trobe - Year 10-12’s; 10 July; Register: www.latrobe.edu.au/experience

Monash (Clayton) Computer Games Boot Camp; 6-12 July; http://cgbc.infotech.monash.edu/

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Pathways News Terry McGann

Pathways Coordinator

DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL AND STUDY? Universities have ‘links’ with

universities overseas and it is often possible to complete part of your degree at one of these

universities. For example, La Trobe University has over 100 partner institutions in more than

30 countries. You can do a semester or one year exchange, short term program, or internship. These pro-

grams should not add to the duration of your degree. Students pay normal fees (HECS HELP, FEE HELP

or full fees) to La Trobe for the duration of the degree but do not pay tuition fees to the host institution.

Students pay the cost of flights, accommodation, meals and incidentals, but La Trobe gives Mobility

Grants. For a list of partners: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/edabroad/exchange/partners. Other uni-

versities offer similar programs – check their websites.

WHAT IS THE BACHELOR OF ORAL HEALTH? The University of Melbourne’s B.

Oral Health trains students to work within a dental team, and qualifies you for professional registration

with the Dental Board of Australia as an oral health therapist (hygienist and therapist). The university

has state-of-the-art facilities, a dental simulation lab and top academics. The degree takes 3 years including

clinical placements. Last year’s ATAR was 86.15. A similar degree (Bachelor of Oral Health Science) is

offered at La Trobe (Bendigo). It takes 2.5 years to complete.

YOU WANT TO STUDY LAW? Law is seen to be a good “all round discipline”, and many uni-

versities offer law degrees: ACU, Deakin, La Trobe, Melbourne, Monash, RMIT and Victoria (RMIT

and Melbourne only offer post-graduate degrees – the Juris Doctor; Monash also offers the Juris Doctor).

Law degrees generally take four years to complete, and need to be followed either by a year of articles

with a law firm or a course at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law or the College of Law for graduates to be

able to practice law. Some universities offer double degrees with law (eg with arts, commerce, engineering

and so on).

It is important to understand that a large number of law graduates do not practice law as solicitors or

barristers. Graduates are increasingly shunning the partnership track offered by law firms and opting for

work in the corporate sector. The number of law graduates starting work in law firms dropped from 49.1%

in 2005 to 43.7% in 2010 (Graduate Careers Australia). There are too many graduates for all to work in law

firms. In fact, many law graduates never intended to practice law. They work in other areas such as the De-

partment of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and other government departments, in business, banking,

management, crime, as law court officials (eg Judge’s Associate), ministerial advisers, in politics, law

reform, journalism, in-house legal consulting, legal publishing and education.

SCHOLARSHIPS AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (VU) – VU is offering new scholarships

in 2014. These Chancellors Scholarships for Excellence will provide $5,000 pa for up to 4 years (max

$20,000), plus offer additional benefits. To be considered you must achieve an ATAR (Australian Tertiary

Admissions Rank) of at least 90.00. There will be 100 scholarships available. To be eligible you will need

to be currently enrolled in Year 12, meet prerequisites for the course, apply for and be offered a place at VU

and enrol full-time. Applications will be through VTAC, 7 August to 27 September.

YEAR 10 INDEPENDENCE DAY – Monash University is once again running a tailored pro-

gram for Year 10 students called Year 10 Independence Day. It is a chance for students to explore Monash

prerequisites with the launch of the Year 10 Guide to University Entry 2016. There will also be the

chance to learn about the different ways to choose a university course and pathways, talk to representatives

from faculties and take part in a wide range of workshops. You are encouraged to register early.

When: 11am-3pm, Thurs 4 July;

Where: Clayton campus;

Register: www.monash.edu/year10-day.

WHAT IS MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

(MIBT)? MIBT Diploma courses are offered in association with Deakin University’s Melbourne

campus and the Geelong campuses. The association between the two institutions is designed to offer both

Australian and International students an alternative entry to university studies. It offers courses in com-

merce, computing, engineering, health sciences, management, media and communication and science.

MIBT offers a range of support services and programs to ensure that students achieve their potential. Suc-

cessful completion of an MIBT Diploma can lead on to second year in a related degree at Deakin Universi-

ty. See: www.mibt.vic.edu.au; NOTE: Monash College has a similar arrangement with Monash Universi-

ty (www.monash.edu/monashcollege).

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Music News Stephen Hardie

Director of Music

Upcoming

Events

Term 2

11 July Sounds Great Conference

(Perc. Ens)

Term 3

22-23 July

Music Festival (Jazz) (SSB, ISB & JSB)

26 July

Xmas in July

(SSB, SB & Novice Band)

2 August Music Festival—JB

2-7 August Music Camp

(SO, SB, CB, JB, ConS)

9 August Music Festival— (Novice Band)

14 August

Music Festival (SB)

15 August

Music Festival (CB)

Sat 31 August

Royal South Street

(SO, SSO & JSO)

2 September Royal South Street—(JB)

3 September

Royal South Street (Perc. Ens.)

4 September

Royal South Street

(JSB, Cl Ens, Fl Ens)

5 September Royal South Street

(CB)

6 September Royal South Street

(ISB & SSB)

7 September Royal South Street

(SB)

It has been an incredibly hectic few weeks in the Music Department.

Following on from the successful and rewarding trip for the Stage

Bands to Mt. Gambier for Generations in Jazz in early May, many of

our groups have been involved in other events giving them valuable perfor-

mance opportunities, as well as keeping up the profile of the Blackburn High

School music program around Melbourne.

Grainger Wind Symphony: By Invitation On Saturday May 18, the Concert Band, under the direction of Ms. Sue Wed-

ding, performed alongside the Senior Bands from each of Xavier College and

Wesley College, performed in this concert at Genazzano College. In spite of the

fact that the Concert Band is our “second” band, they did not suffer at all by

comparison, and gave a strong performance of a long program, showing that

although our performance program may have been restricted in the early part of

the year, the rehearsal time has been productive and well-spent. They also had

the rare opportunity to hear the Grainger Wind Symphony performing the first

movement from Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony no. 3.

Jacqui Cooper and John Morrison Jazz Workshops On Friday May 24, we hosted a visit from the formidable husband and wife team

of Jacqui Cooper and John Morrison. Jacqui is regarded as one of Australia’s

premier jazz vocalists and choral trainers, and she spent a very rewarding hour

with our Choir, a feature of which was an introduction to the vocal improvisation

technique known as “scatting”, and by the end of the session every member of

the choir had performed their own “scat” solo to the rest of the group. John is

well-known to our Stage Bands as a previous Musical Director of Generations in

Jazz, and they greatly enjoyed the opportunity to re-acquaint themselves with

this extraordinarily knowledgable and engaging jazz performer and educator.

Melbourne Youth Music Bands Festival On Saturday May 25, the Symphonic Band performed at the Deakin Edge The-

atre at Federation Square as part of this annual festival which originally evolved

from the annual concerts given by our Symphonic Band under the direction of

Andrew Mott with the University of Melbourne Wind Orchestra. This year, An-

drew was in charge of the University ensemble, with performances also given by

the MYM Wind Symphony and the Melbourne Wind Ensemble, a community

group of semi-professional and teacher performers. Performing in such company

was a little daunting, but our students can feel proud that they acquitted them-

selves well.

Novice Soiree Tuesday, May 28 saw the first 2013 performance of our beginner instrumental

ensembles, the Quattro Strings and the Novice Band. This is always a very

exciting evening for students and staff, but even more so for parents who have

been listening to their children practising at home on their own, and wondering

what on earth it would sound like when they combined with 40 or so of their

peers. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, with all students not only per-

forming within their large ensemble but also within a smaller group of their own

instrument, with some brave students even playing solo. Parents also had a

chance to socialise afterwards and meet staff, and their fellow parents with

whom we hope they will share a very exciting journey over the next few years.

Victorian Schools Music Festival Out of the ashes of the Melbourne School Bands and Strings Festival has risen

the Victorian Schools Music Festival, which is being run by Fine Music. Whilst the

Stage Bands and Concert Bands will be performing at this event next term, the

orchestral sections have already taken place. On Wednesday May 29, the Con-

cert Strings gave their performance at the Iwaki Auditorium (rehearsal space

for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) and received a Platinum Award, repre-

senting an outstanding level of performance.

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Music News Stephen Hardie

Director of Music

VCAA Top Acts Every year, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority stages the VCE Season of Excel-

lence, showcasing the very best work from the previous year’s VCE studies in Music, Drama,

Dance and Visual Arts. The culmination of this is a single concert known as Top Acts, held at the Melbourne

Recital Centre. This year, Hayden Dun (BHS class of 2012) was recognised by having an original composi-

tion of his, The Midnight Circus, chosen to be performed at this prestigious concert. The performance was

given by the Symphonic Band. This was the first time that such a large group has been included in the

concert, which gives an indication of the regard in which Hayden’s work is held.

VCE Performance Soirees Over the last two weeks, all of the students in the various VCE Music Performance classes have performed

as soloists and as part of various small groups as part of their assessment requirements for these subjects.

The quality of these performances has been consistently high, with an enormous variety of styles and gen-

res represented. Ms. Christine Simpson is to be thanked and congratulated for her organisation of these

performances.

Winter Concert As this is being written, we are undergoing the final preparations for the Winter Concert. Whilst it has been

a long time coming, we are confident that it will be worth the wait! The concert will have been held by the

time you read this – please read next week’s newsletter for a full report.

MUSIC CAMP Since 2006, the annual Music Camp, incorporating the school’s involvement in the Royal South Street Com-

petitions, has grown to become one of the highlights of the annual music calendar. The school’s performing

ensembles have been able to use time at the camp to hold final rehearsals with all members in attendance.

Individual students, particularly those in multiple groups, have been able to use time at camp to rest and

prepare so they were still able to make the best possible contribution to those groups without having to

return to Melbourne between each performance. Staff have been able to co-ordinate our complex perfor-

mance schedule at this event, which at the time of the camp’s inception, involved a total of 9 medium to

large ensembles performing in the space of 4 days. The camp became an extraordinary hub of activity be-

cause of the sheer number of students and groups involved, and the energy created by this was quite re-

markable.

But gradually the event has changed. Each section has attracted more and more entries from different

schools, meaning that there are now less sections held on each day, and the competition is now spread out

over a much longer time frame. The effect of this on our camp has been significant. The Symphony Orches-

tra and String Orchestra sections are now held on a different weekend. Last year, the Junior Band section

was moved to earlier in the week, precluding their involvement in the Camp. Now, this year, the Junior

Stage Band section has been moved to a different part of the week. Instead of having to co-ordinate 9 per-

formances over days, it is now merely 5 performances over 4 days. No individual student has more than

one performance on any day, and no individual student would be involved in more than two of these per-

formances. In short, the changes to the Royal South Street competition schedule has effectively eliminated

the need to for us to hold our Music Camp in conjunction with the competition, as it is now possible, and in

many ways easier, for us to organize our performances as day excursions to Ballarat from Blackburn.

However, the enthusiasm generated by having so many of our music students

and ensembles in the same location at the same time is something that we

wish to maintain and nourish. For this reason, we are planning to replace our

traditional Music Camp at the time of the South Street Competitions in early

September with a Music Camp to be held at Rutherford Park in early August.

The camp will also serve as an opportunity for intensive rehearsal and prepa-

ration for the Victorian Schools Music Festival and the Royal South Street

Competitions. This camp will take place from August 4 to 7, and include Sym-

phonic Band, Concert Band, Junior Band, Symphony Orchestra and

Concert Strings – a total of 173 students.

We would expect that we would use this opportunity to invite some external

conductors, clinicians and instrumental specialists to come and work with our

students and staff. It creates opportunities for cross-age mentoring and tu-

toring between older and younger students. We would also expect that there

will be social and bonding events to be led and organized by our senior stu-

dents.

Contact

Details

Music Department

8804 6411* *Direct line to Maureen

Stephen Hardie

8804 6464 (extn 6526)

Fax: 9894 2751

Year 12 News Youla Pantazopoulos

English Coordinator

Maths News Steve Thomson

Maths Coordinator

General News

FRENCH CREPES

Bienvenu Monsieur Robert This wonderful French dessert will be available all day on Tuesday 18th June 2013 at the back of the library. $3 for a delicious crepe ($1 extra for whipped cream). Pay on the day. Miam miam. Bon appetit!

Friends of Music Fundraiser

IVAN’ PIE DRIVE Friends of Music are organizing a Pie Drive to help raise money to pur-chase more musical instruments for the Music Department (see back of newsletter for order form). Please complete the order form and return to Maureen in the Music De-

partment with payment by Thursday, 20th June. Late orders will not be ac-cepted. Cheques should be made payable to the school. The pies will be delivered to the school on Tuesday 16th July, and will need to be collected from your child/children’s House in the afternoon on that day. Please complete the following and attach this to your order form so we can email you a reminder to collect your pies.

Name ………………………………………………………………………..

Mobile Phone number ……………………………..

Email address …………………………………………………………...

Mentor Group(s)…………………………………

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Semester 2

Begins

18 Eastern Zone Cross Country

French

Crepe Day

($3/crepe)

19

Year 12

Formal

20 Year8—Soccer Year 9—GLP High Resolves

PIE DRIVE ORDER AND

PAYMENT DUE TODAY.

21 Year 9—Big Issue and Salvation Army City Tour

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24 Intermediate—Netball;

Junior Girls Football

25 26 VCE PE excursion—

Exercise Research Australia

Gardening Group

27 28

Australian Maths Trust Competition—Payment due today ($5.50)

********* UNSW Maths Competition—Payment due today ($8.80)

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15 16 Year 9 into 10 Information Night 7-8 pm

Collect Pie Drive orders today.

17 Year 12—Essay Booster

18 Years 10 & 11 Parent VCE Information Evening. From 7-8pm

19 Year 8 Badminton

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22 23 24

Gardening Group

25 VCE Student Progress Conferences

4:30—6:30pm

26 Year 7 Badminton

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Free Day

Page 15 Issue 18 14 June 2013

School Holidays

01—14 July 2013

Other News

Student Exchange: Sister School, Shaxi Senior High School

Initial expression of Interest:

I would like to host a student from Shaxi Senior High School for the period of their visit.

I am prepared to host a student which includes homestay accommodation and to be in-

volved in formal activities as required. You need to have or be prepared to obtain a working

with children’s check.

Student Name: ……………….………………………………………

Mentor Group: ...……………

Parent Name(s): ……………………………………… Phone: ..……...……………….

……………………………………… Phone: ………..……………….

Email Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Number of students prepared to host: ………………….

Working with children’s Check: (Please circle)

Have Prepared to obtain

Other children/adults living in the house:

Name Age

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