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2023 High School Dance Competition
On Saturday 2 September, the Nossal Bollywood Club attended the 2023 High School Dance Competition (HSDC) at Williamstown Town Hall. In preparation for this competition, the girls spent hours and hours of school lunches and early morning sessions committed to perfecting the dance. Their hard work and commitment paid off with Nossal placing second against 7 schools!
During the competition, the girls made sure to represent Nossal to the best of their ability, cheering for other school's performances and being on their best behavior. This competition was an exhilarating experience filled with excitement, dedication and many memorable times. Congratulations to Nossal Bollywood Club for placing second in the 2023 High School Dance Competition!!
by Saki Sivanathan, Rishita Sahoo (Nossal Bollywood Club Leaders)
Schools on Stage!
‘Schools on Stage’ was honestly one of the best nights we had this year, from the chaotic rehearsals, the lethal amounts of pink (watch out Barbie), to the wholesome reactions of each and every performer from every school. We started the evening by arriving at Bunjil Place at around 1:30 p.m.–getting off at the wrong bus stop and walking the rest of the way– getting into costume and admiring Kambrya’s tech-run, and the sheer scale of students they brought with them, to getting 2 hours' worth of free-time (which we still spent with each other), to getting Mr Woon to say “Oh, you're from that tute” (sorry not sorry Ms Denman), and then the actual song and performance, performing in front of around triple the amount of people that our theatre can fit. It is nerve-wracking what an audience that size can do to your stage fright, and when it came time for awards, the absolute silence when it came to the audience enjoyment award was hilarious, I am pretty sure that Nossal didn’t hear any noise that night, but we certainly did when we won best song!
Aksh Upreti - Year 9
On Thursday afternoon, we competed in the schools on stage event at Bunjil Place, where we performed "Ireland" and "What You Want" from Legally Blonde the Musical Jr. It was a memorable event, and all the cast had an amazing time. Everyone who worked to create these scenes came together as a cohesive team creating many fun and happy moments. From when the first performance began every person, regardless of school, was cheering and supporting each other. Despite it being a competition, it was undeniable that the teams were encouraging and celebrating everyone. All the performances were impressive, reflecting a great level of ability in singing, dancing and general performance. Before, during and after the energy was so strong with everyone excited, while working together. At the end of the night, winning Best Song was a huge achievement however the best parts were all the interactions with fellow students.
Ames Meure - Year 9
Volunteers needed: Are you able to assist with supervising the internally assessed Nossal exams in 2023?
We are seeking volunteers to assist with supervision of our internal Years 9 - 11 Nossal High School exams. All other Years 9 - 11 Nossal exams will run from Friday 10 November to Friday 17 November 2023.
If you could spare a morning/afternoon/day throughout this period, this would be greatly appreciated. All that is required is a current Working with Children’s Check or if you don’t already have a WWCC you can complete the online registration for the accreditation at https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children Working with Children Check Cards are free for volunteers.
What do volunteer supervisors do?
- work with the coordinating teacher to supervise exams to ensure that students comply with exam requirements.
- walk around the rows of students sitting exams.
- assist students with questions and escort them to the toilet.
- collect papers at the end of the exam.
New volunteers will have the opportunity to attend a one-hour training/information session to familiarise themselves with the exam process and to ask any questions they may have. This training/information session will be confirmed early in Term 4.
How do you sign up?
Email your details including your phone number and the day(s)/times you would like to assist tovivian.horner@nossalhs.vic.edu.au or phone the school for more details on 8762-4600. Viv will contact you closer to the date to confirm the days you have been allocated to supervise.
NB: please include information about your student’s year level/s in your email, as you are not able to assist in an exam your student is undertaking.
What do volunteers get for offering their time?
- the opportunity to see and understand the pressures on our students
- experience in and understanding of VCAA exam conditions, rules and processes
- a good feeling that you have assisted the school community greatly by offering to supervise
- food during meal breaks throughout the day
- a letter from the Principal to thank you for the important role you have played
- an invitation to the Volunteers Morning Tea later in the year
When you sign up for supervision we are relying on you to fulfil this very important commitment.We look forward to hearing from you.
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