Recognition

Synergy Dance Festival - Dance Ensemble

The Merrylands High School Dance Ensemble consisting of 20 students from Years 7-12, represented the school at the regional ‘Synergy Dance Public Schools Festival’ at Penrith Panthers, Tuesday the 14th and Thursday the 16th of June.

The students took part in rehearsals on the stage and then performed in two shows, an Evening and a Matinee. The students worked hard throughout Term 1 and Term 2 during recesses and some lunchtimes, to learn choreography and be performance ready. The students performed an item ‘Artistry of the Fan’, a Japanese Fan Dance/Contemporary infused technical work, choreographed by Ms Dickie.

For some students it was their first performance in a professional environment and for Linda, Jessica and Taylah of Year 12, it was their last Synergy Dance. The girls did themselves and their school proud, they all embodied the Safe, Respectful, Learner ethos and we received outstanding feedback from other participating schools regarding their conduct and performance item. We’re looking forward to the next performance already!

Congratulations, dancers!

Healthy Planet, Healthy Living - Warragamba Dam

LEAP students are currently studying recycled water and its usage in everyday life. The students visited Warragamba Dam at Penrith and enjoyed the aesthetic beauty of the surrounding areas. They also gained knowledge about the infrastructure of the dam, how and why the Warragamba dam was built, and the catchment area. In addition, the students learned how the dam works and other historical facts about the Warragamba dam.

U@UTS Academy - University of Technology, Sydney

The third cohort of 21 students from Merrylands High School have begun their UTS U@Uni Academy journey with an Orientation Day this term and Winter School these school holidays. The U@Uni Academy is a two-year intensive program that introduces students to university life through on-campus activities, workshops, mentoring and tutoring. Students who complete the program are offered a place at UTS without needing an ATAR.

Bocce Competition

Six selected students from the LEAP faculty represented Merrylands High School in a bocce competition on the 6th of June. Bocce is played with eight large balls and one smaller target or object ball called a 'pallina'. There are four balls per team and they are made of a different color or pattern to distinguish the balls of one team from those of the other team. The students showed great sportsmanship and enjoyed the competition. The students competed against 13 other schools in the Sydney South West region. Overall, Merrylands High School came third and represented the school with pride.

Inclusive Sports Day

Students from the LEAP faculty had an amazing opportunity to attend an inclusive sports day on the 12th of May at Sydney Olympic Park. The students explored sporting games in different ways to cater for people with disabilities. Some of the sports our students participated in included: wheelchair football, wheelchair basketball and a differentiated lawn bowls game. Students had an amazing day out and learnt many new skills to take back into their PE lessons.

Under 15 Girl's Netball Knockout Competition

Congratulations to the Under 15 Girls Netball Knockout Team for their win against Seven Hills High School. The girls showed dedication and won 23 to 9, progressing through to Round 2. Their hard work during training after school has been successful.

Well done girls!

Katrina Fanning Cup - Girls 14's and 16's Rugby League

Congratulations to the girls 14's and 16's Rugby League teams for winning their way through to the next stage of their competition, the Western Sydney Finals Day. All games were played in good spirit and with high respect for the opposition.

Master Eats work experience for Senior LEAP students

Six students from the LEAP Faculty have had the opportunity to begin work experience this term. They have started at a business called 'Master Eats' where they assist to prepare food packages. Students have demonstrated their dedication to the work force and learnt many skills throughout their experiences at Master Eats.

Under 15 Knockout Basketball - Merrylands High School vs Mitchell High School

The boys Under 15's knockout basketball team played against Mitchell High School in Week 9. They played a competitive game with excellent sportsmanship alongside teamwork and skill. Both teams were matched in athleticism and strength. Merrylands High School had the upper hand with the shooting. Although the boys did not win, they became inspired to compete in next year's season.