Secondary News
Secondary Interhouse Cross-Country
The Secondary Interhouse Cross Country competition took place during Week 3, during which all students participated in a 3-km course around the school grounds. All students participated, whether it was running or walking the track. Many of our students were able to showcase their talent in running and provided excellent running times, which allowed them to become a part of the Inter-school Cross Country team and compete in Week 7 at A.C.C. against other schools.
The success of this event wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our P.E. Department and staff who organised and supported the competition. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them for their efforts in making the day a success, even in the cold and wet weather conditions.
OVERALL HOUSE CHAMPIONS
| 1ST PLACE | 2ND PLACE | 3RD PLACE | 4TH PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT | BOOTH | CARMICHAEL | GRAHAM |
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST WINNERS
| BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 7 GIRLS | Talia H. | Kirsten R. | Chanelle H. |
| YEAR 7 BOYS | Joseph H. | Brax A. | Ashton K. |
| YEAR 8 GIRLS | Jennifer L. | Sofia M. | Ruby R. |
| YEAR 8 BOYS | Noah P. | Matt L. | Anthony D. |
| YEAR 9 GIRLS | Sophie W. | Jemimah J. | Sonia O. |
| YEAR 9 BOYS | Henry K. | Noah E. | Jayden G. |
| YEAR 10 GIRLS | Shenae H. | Kiandra H. | Ruby P. |
| YEAR 10 BOYS | Denver A. | Mitchell T. | Tayan A. |
| YEAR 11/12 GIRLS | Destiny W. | Jaide K. | Matilda R. |
| YEAR 11/12 BOYS | Anesu G. | Daylon V. | Rufaro S. |
Morning Tea with Federal Minister
Article by Mrs Plandran-Lane and 11ATAR PAL students
The Year 11 Politics and Law ATAR students were excited to receive an invitation for a special engagement with the Federal Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon. Madeleine King, in her Brand office.
The event, which took place on Friday, 3 May, promised a valuable mix of academic insight and practical experience. Students were eager to discuss government policy and the political decision-making process with the Minister.
This opportunity went beyond the classroom and offered a rare insight into federal governance and the complexities of policymaking in the real world. Minister King's approachable demeanour put the students at ease, encouraging them to ask questions about her political career. Furthermore, the morning tea provided a relaxed environment for informal discussions and networking, allowing students to connect with the Minister and their peers. This interaction with Minister King highlighted the importance of embracing real-world opportunities to enhance students' understanding and learning beyond the classroom.
Youth Worship Summit
Article by Selena Villaflor | Music Captain
I would like to express what a privilege it was to be a part of the Youth Worship Summit and to work alongside our other Creative Leaders, Ministry Leaders, and my fellow Music Captain. Together, we organised for schools such as Hillside Christian College, Providence Christian College, Kolbe Catholic College, and Kingsway Christian College to join us for a day with our Creative Club. We called this event the Youth Worship Summit. The Kingdomcity Youth Band had also joined us for the day. It was such an honour leading worship with them. They are amazing musicians and singers, and on top of that, they are probably among the best worship leaders that I have encountered.
This is how our day went:
We started the day by welcoming the schools as they arrived. Our younger Creative Club members welcomed them in with posters and signs written with positive messages and greetings. As soon as all the schools got settled down in their seats, we welcomed everyone and took off with some praise and worship. Everybody got so into it and responded so well. Afterwards, Pastor Jesse from Kingdomcity shared a 15-minute word and prayed for everybody in the room.
We then played two ice-breaker games: "Finish the Lyrics" and Bingo. Everybody loved the games; it was a great opportunity for everyone to get to know new people. We also asked each school to nominate two representatives to join our Q&A Panel Session. We asked each school questions about their team and school to compare how differently each school runs chapel sessions, and rehearsals, how they bring God into their school life, etc. Each school gave great responses, and they were all so different.
We broke off into recess time and returned to Hillside's team, performing a song for us. Even though it was a performance, they really gave it a "ministry time" feel to it, and they were all so amazing. Afterwards, we split everyone off into workshops: band, sound tech, worship leaders and singers. I joined the worship leader workshop and we were basically giving each other tips on how to improve our worship leading skills.
For lunch, we had pizza, and when I tell you it was devoured, IT WAS DEVOURED! There was basically nothing left! Later on, in recess, we hosted a mini F.O.G. for all the other schools to showcase a song that they had prepared. Everyone who performed was just so talented, and their items were so good.
We ended the day with ministry led again by the Kingdomcity team, and we said our goodbyes. The day was very successful, and I received great feedback from students from the other schools. Thank you, Pastor Michael and Ms Yvonne, for making this happen.