Student Leadership
Battle of the Houses 2018
On behalf of the House Captains and I, we are happy to be informing you all about the amazing outcome of the Battle of the Houses 2018. Through hard work and dedication, the student leadership team was able to produce an awesome Arts-based, whole school House Event that showed such respect, support, talent and care in our school community. With numerous talented performers, this event became one that was very special and will be remembered for a long time to come!
During the event, 12 amazing performances were conducted that each represented one of the four HPSC houses
Regans
Somerville
Cairns
Fordholm
We would like to thank all performers who showed such magnificent courage for performing in front of more than 1000 people, and congratulate all our winners.
1st place: Pene Va and Sarah Fritsch
(Fordholm and Regans combination Pharrell Williams ‘Happy’)
2nd place: Karl Te
(Year 12 Fordholm pianist)
3rd place: Ying Yang
(Year 9&10 Somerville dance group)
Thank you for providing us with an event that showcased your talents and for representing your house.
Thank you to our judging panel of: AP Mr Youssef, Art Leader Mr Van Gaalen, 2016 School Captain Jenna Wood, 2018 School Captain Vinze Benitez
The leadership team would also like to thank all the teachers as well as the astonishing crowd that supported all students and staff who took place on the stage. It was a beautiful and enjoyable day, if it was not for all of them this event would not have been possible. The event provided such unforgettable memories for both the lead up and the day of the event. The House Captains team and I are so thankful for all the help we received and support from all our peers and staff. Such joy and laughter came from an event that began with my passion project – creating a House event that enabled students who have Arts based talents, to compete.
We look forward to seeing the continuation of Battle of the Houses in 2019, as it will be held every year moving forward, an event that included such laughter, delight and a united front. Special thanks to Ms Dennis, Mr Cusack, Ms. Dawson, Mr. Illangakoon, Mr. Christiansen, for contributing a great deal of their time and effort into making this event happen.
Kennice Dionisio
Year 12 Pyjama Day
To celebrate the conclusion of 6 years of secondary schooling, the Year 12's had a pyjama day on Monday September 3rd. This was both to celebrate but also motivate our Year 12 cohort, as it is coming close to the VCAA exams and VCAL students are nearly at the end of their curriculum year. The event consisted of after-school activities like Bubble Soccer, Dodgeball, a Food Guessing competition and a Movie Night.
All staff were invited to join, as well to spend their own time with the Year 12s. The leadership team also asked for $2 gold coin donation to go towards the Year 12 Yearbook funds. Overall, this was a successful event for the Year 12 cohort, it was a remarkable moment for all Year 12s.
A massive thank you must go to the Year 12 managers; Mr Christiansen and Ms Glenn.
Vinze Benitez