Principal's Report
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College Assembly
We gathered for a whole school assembly on Tuesday morning, which was centred around the theme 'community.' It was great to showcase so many of the musical, sporting, and social justice activities that students are currently undertaking. The music captains presented their first place award from Generations in Jazz to the College and also performed one of their set pieces. We also enjoyed an item from the cast of Seussical the Musical, who are preparing for their shows in August. Our social justice leaders spoke about the Tinnies for Vinnies Appeal that is underway this term and the Winter Sleepout, which will be held next week. Year 9 Leaders spoke of the co-curricular programs they have been participating in this semester and, especially, being challenged to go outside their comfort zone. It is wonderful to see the broad range of activities available to students at 管家婆免费开奖大全 to complement the classroom learning program. It was also pleasing to see each item received appropriately by a very attentive audience, and I mentioned in my address the importance of encouraging others by being a good listener in the classroom.
The Long Walk at 管家婆免费开奖大全
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EISM Athletics Carnival
Mr Brummell made a surprise announcement at our assembly this week and declared that 管家婆免费开奖大全 had indeed placed first and not third at the recent Division 1 Athletics Championships. Some errors in data entry on the day had been identified and corrected. It has been nearly 15 years since we last finished first and I had the pleasure of presenting the cup to our Sports Captains in my role as Acting President of EISM. Congratulations, also, to all of the athletes who represented our college at the Champions Carnival yesterday. Thanks to our athletics team and to the staff who assisted at the event.
Performing Arts at 管家婆免费开奖大全
We are entering a season of performances and we know that showcasing our talented students is a highlight on our calendar.
- Those who had the privilege of experiencing our Not Just Jazz evening last Friday will agree that it was a wonderful showcase of both student and staff musical talent and creativity. To an appreciative audience of parents and friends, the students performed in ensembles and showed the growth in confidence and competence that comes with commitment and opportunity. Thank you to Jared Campbell, Music Program Coordinator, and the other music staff for preparing the students for this event. A big thank you to FOAM (Friends of 管家婆免费开奖大全 Music) who provided the volunteer labour and enthusiasm to stage another successful night.
- Let鈥檚 Dance is next Tuesday and provides opportunities for Dance students to showcase their creativity through movement. I want to thank Gina Goss and Lauren Bourke for preparing the students for this event.
- The next three weeks include a kaleidoscope of musical showcases. Please check our calendar for further details, as our instrumental students and ensembles get the opportunity to perform.
- Preparation for Seussical the Musical is well under way, with the performance in the first week of August. Tickets will go on sale soon.
Parent Forum Cancelled
Due to illness of the presenter, we had to cancel the Parent Forum that was scheduled for Tuesday evening. Thank you to those who had indicated their interest in attending. Our next Parent Forum is booked for Tuesday, August 22. More details will follow as we get closer to the date.
MACS Digital Ambition Consultation
The MACS Digital Ambition is a statement of how we will enable our MACS 2030 Strategy through a contemporary technology experience for all. Importantly, it will set out how we will provide students, staff, and whole school communities with safe, simple, intuitive, and innovative digital experiences.
To ensure our Digital Ambition is aligned with the needs of our school communities, MACS is inviting and encouraging you to participate in this consultation process by
- Reviewing the.
- Providing feedback to the targeted questions via a quick online survey. This link will remain open until Friday, May 26.
Darren Atkinson
Principal