Parent & Student Matters 

• History
• Visual Arts
• Lunchtime Programs
• Maths Drop-In

History

In Term 1 the two Elective History classes in Year 9 studied a unit of work titled Constructing History. The focus was on ancient Egyptian and Roman history and how they have been constructed by historians in so many different ways over many years. As part of the topic, the students each chose an artefact from one of the ancient civilisations. They researched its history and legacy, while also constructing their own replica of it. Attached to each replica artefact was a label which gave details of its origins and significance that would be suitable for a museum. Some of the best designed artefacts have been put on display at the entrance to the Senior Resources Centre. Thanks to Ms Mak for the time and effort into making this display so appealing and informative. Well done to the Year 9 historians who have completed this task so well.

Mr Pat Rodgers - History/Legal Studies Coordinator

Visual Arts

Congratulations to our Young Archie Honourable Mentions!

The Young Archies is a portrait competition run by the Art Gallery of NSW that accompanies the Archibald Prize every year. This year several of our students entered artworks and we were delighted to learn that Finn McLean (Year 10) and Fergus Fung (Year 11) were selected for Honourable Mentions. Fergus entered his second portrait of Mr Anthony Timmins – a much-loved teacher and Music Coordinator who passed away last year, and Finn’s watercolour artwork is a portrait of his sporting enthusiast dad.  

Finn's work is entitled 'Armchair Expert', and Fergus's work is entitled 'Asking Mr Timmins'.

There were more than 3,400 entries this year from which there were 70 finalists and 20 honourable mentions. That is a significant achievement for the boys. Their works will be displayed at the SH Ervin Gallery, from 6 May to 23 July 2023 alongside the Salon des Refusés Archibald Prize selection of works.

Please see the link below to see the Art Gallery pages:

https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/young-archie/2023/

Ms Frances Doyle - Visual Arts Coordinator

Lunchtime Programs

Mondays - Lunchtime Jams- Year 7 social music program held in Music Room 1. Come along to connect, create and chill out with peers and Year 11 mentors. Just turn up!

Tuesdays - Brick Break- Lego program for students in Years 5 & 6. Lunchtime in Junior Resource Room (starting in Week 3). Junior students are welcome to join in some fun off the playground, meet new friends and develop relationships with senior mentors. 

Ms Joe McCarthy - College Counsellor

Maths Drop-In

MATHS DROP-IN YEARS 7 - 12

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS 7.40 am - 8.30 am 

Maths Drop-In has re-commenced. The sessions run each Tuesday and Thursday morning 7:40 am – 8:30 am in C1. 

These sessions are open to all students from Years 7-12 and are an ideal way to receive extra help, to do additional study or to complete homework. It is a great way to study with a friend and get ahead. Just simply turn up with your Maths books. Come along and be a part of the team in C1.

MATHS DROP-IN AND HOMEWORK HELP FOR YEARS 5 - 6 

FRIDAYS 8:00 am – 8:40 am 

Drop-in to 5 Gold for help with difficult mathematics concepts or general homework.  This is an ideal place where students can come and feel comfortable to ask questions. Students are encouraged to bring along specific queries, tasks, assessments, homework, general revision and problems to work on, with Mrs Fileman on hand, ready to help.

Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics Teacher