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Un match de Pélote:  Year 10 French students were given the opportunity to try out a new sport in class last week. Pélote, a game with Spanish origins, is popular in the Basque region of Southern France. It is usually played with a ball and an unusually shaped wooden ball or racquet, playing against a wall, with some similarities to squash. Our students learnt about the game in class and how it has become a symbolic tradition of the Basque region. They then had to research various aspects of the game, including the rules, scoring and clothing worn during a match, in preparation for their own pélote matches, played in the gym. It was impressive to see the students transfer their skills from PDHPE classes across to our French classes.

Mrs S McCormack - French Teacher

Performing Arts

REMINDER: DRAMA PERFORMANCE NIGHT WEDNESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER

Please join us for a bumper performance night with students from years 7, 9 and 10 performing their classwork. There will be murder, mayhem and lots of fun and we would love to see you there.

• When: Wednesday 28th November
• Where: Sarto Centre
• What: 5.30pm -7pm

Ms P Lindley - Drama Teacher

CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT CONCERT:  The final Twilight Concert for the year will take place on Friday 30th November at 5.00pm in the Junior School yard. The list of ensembles performing is now on the Performing Arts noticeboard and students should check carefully when their item is, particularly if they have another commitment at this busy time of year. The Concert will conclude with the singing of our traditional Christmas Carols and everyone is invited to join in for a festive end to our busy year in the Performing Arts Department. There will be a raffle on the night where in the spirit of giving back which has been the theme for the Performing Arts this year, proceeds will go to the Edmund Rice Centre and the Drought Relief Appeal.

COLLEGE ORCHESTRA:  This week’s rehearsal will start at 7.15am to accommodate early departures for the Founder’s Day Festival at Oxford Falls.

NOTIFICATION OF ENSEMBLE PLACEMENTS 2019:  Email notification will be sent during the week beginning Monday 10th December regarding placements in ensembles for 2019. Ensembles will commence in Week 2 of Term 1, beginning Monday 4th February.

NOTIFICATION OF TUITION 2019:  Email notification will be sent during the week beginning Monday 10th December regarding tuition placement for 2019. Tutors will be sent their final tuition lists during the week beginning Monday 21st January. Tuition will begin in Week 2 of Term 1, beginning Monday 4th February.

AMEB RESULTS:  Congratulations to the following students and their tutors on these impressive examination results; Zac Foster (Year 10) Grade 3 Trumpet, Credit; James Slade (Year 5) Joseph Cooper, Stefan Mihranian, and Archibald Sullivan (Year 6) Grade 1 Alto Saxophone, all achieved Honours. Well done boys!

​Ms T Bates - Performing Arts Coordinator