Connections Centre

Specialist Feature News: 

Selamat Siang, 

These past few weeks in Performing Arts students across the school have been involved with a wide variety of music and drama related activities. We have enjoyed exploring instruments, and using our voices to sing through new and familiar songs which relate to the themes of friendship, courage and hard work as the world united in harmony

 celebrated the Games of the 34th Olympiad. 

Our Year 1 and 2 students learned to sing Topi Saya Bundar (My Hat is Round) our Indonesian Day song to perform in the courtyard on Thursday 15th August. It was certainly Pemandangan yang bagus (A great sight ). 

In the middle years, our singers and dancers worked together to devise a group performance of two theme songs, "A million dreams" or "Reach" (Gloria Estefan) using instruments available to accompany themselves whilst they performed. Students were able to display their creativity and express their own desire to reach for their dreams and goals through the lyrics of their song.  

Senior students in Years 5 and 6 took a more dramatic approach to the Olympic theme that the guided inquiry units were focusing on. "A day in the life of an Olympic athlete" is the task. Students will write a short script to perform as one of their favourited sporting heroes.

This week we have been preparing the ground-work for the upcoming performances over the coming weeks. Experimenting with pre-scripted monologues and stories to get into character, and to adapt our tone of voice, actions and facial expressions to suit the story we tell.

Finally, two weeks on from the spectacular event of Mount Pleasant's Got Talent 2024,  I would like to express my thanks to all the finalists and their families for their contributions of musical talent which entertained our community so very well.  We were so proud of all of you and look forward to continuing to celebrate the Performing Arts in the months to come. In particular we anticipate the End of Year Concert being a  memorable event in the life of our community at MPRPS.

Indonesian Day

Yesterday saw a sea of red and white with pops of batik! Indonesian Day is a chance for students to learn and engage with Indonesian culture through games, sports, stories and so much more. We were very lucky to have Bu Ningsih and Bu Ashanti from Sanggar Lestari and several parent helpers to support classes. Terima Kasih parent helpers, Bu Winda and Bu Asteria for your support!

Terima Kasih, 

The Specialist Team

Yana Gill, Marissa Mundy, Natalie Palmer, Hamish Burrill, Steph Muratovic and Beth Cardy

Pupil of the Week

Physical Education

Junior - Beau M (FT)

For demonstrating curiosity and skill when participating in a drop, catch and react game in PE.

Senior - Zoe M (3/4B)

For demonstrating a love of learning and ledaership when playing Sepak Takraw during PE sessions this week. 

Visual Arts

Junior - Mallory M (1/2A)

For demonstrating creativity and perseverance when creating your Mona Lisa inspired chalk sketch! 

Senior - Sam S (5/6FL)

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when creating your Monyet inspired artwork. 

Science

Junior - Roy S (1/2S)

For leading by example with your enthusiasm and safety as we cooked pancakes for Science Week. 

Senior - Jordan S (3/4K)

For using precise measurement skills to combine solids and liquids to create your very own pancake mixture! You were diligent, focused and very helpful in the kitchen! 

Performing Arts

Junior - Radin F (1/2A)

For his dedication to demonstrating integrity and enthusiasm in singing classes. 

Senior - Amatullah A (3/4S)

For her consistently focused, dedicated, enthusiastic attitude towards her learning experiences in class.  

Indonesian

Junior - Rashi B (1/2S)

For demonstrating leadership and teamwork when playing traditional Indonesian games to celebrate Indonesian Day. Hebat!

Senior - Jude P (5/6C)

For being an engaged and enthusiastic participant during the angklung workshop with Sanggar Lestari. Bagus sekali!