Around the School
ANCA singing workshops
This week a number of Primary and Secondary singers had the privilege of participating in singing workshops presented by Sharon Batterham; Director of Southern Voices Melbourne and President of the Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) Victorian chapter.
Sharon led students through a range of repertoire and even prepared items for students to perform at our concert in the afternoon for family and friends, showcasing what students had learnt and worked on during the day.
We thank Sharon for her valuable sharing of knowledge and expertise, and we look forward to future opportunities for Sharon to work with our students again.
To watch the video of our family and friends showcase see below:
What's been happening in the art room?
Students have been hard at work creating various artworks during Term 1, enjoy the images below.
Our Year 12 students have also been working on their HSC Body of Work pieces. Here's a little sneak peek of what they have been up to.
Debate Comp
Moama Anglican Grammar hosted a debating competition day on Friday 29 March. Boort District School and St Mary's of the Angels Secondary College attended the competition, which was adjudicated by four members of Debaters Association Victoria. There was a junior and senior division; Moama entered one junior and four senior teams in the competition. Students competed in two rounds of debates with the topics being:
"That police should carry tasers rather than guns"
"That schools should not be allowed to sell junk food"
"That we should ban horse racing"
"That we should restrict drivers licences of senior citizens"
The highest ranking teams went on to Round 3 for the finals. The junior final topic was: "pocket money should be earned".
The senior final topic was: “that it is acceptable for parents to use GPS to track their children”.
The senior team consisting of Joshua McMaster, Hamish Smith and Alex Smith won the senior debate. While the junior final was won by St Mary of the Angels Secondary College.
On the day, students were also recognised for best speaker for their debate. Students who received this award were: Ella Bowler, Jude O'Rourke, Aaron O'Rourke, Josh McMaster, Michaela Spry and Adelaide Lias.
Well done to all students who competed on the day.
Junior Team
First speaker: Ella Bowler
Second speaker: Asha Davies
Third speaker: Isabelle Barber
Senior Team 1
First speaker: Beau Metcalf
Second speaker: Aedan Lias
Third speaker: Adelaide Lias
Senior Team 2
First speaker: Alex Smith
Second speaker: Joshua McMaster
Third speaker: Hamish Smith
Senior Team 3
First speaker: Isabelle Williams
Second speaker: Aaron O'Rourke
Third speaker: Michaela Spry
Senior Team 4
First speaker: Harper Raverty
Second speaker: Silas Kingma
Third speaker: Jude O'Rourke
Ruby Hehir
Easter Chapel
Students from all year levels attended Easter chapel at Christ Church Anglican, Echuca across three services.
Thank you to the Bendigo Cathedral Choir and MAG Singers for assisting in the services and to our Rock Band with their engaging performance of 'This is Amazing Grace'.
Polaris Ranger 500
Friday morning our Agriculture students were learning the ropes of the new Polaris Ranger 500 thanks to the team from Echuca CIH Sales & Service Pty Ltd.
Students will incorporate safe handling and maintenance of the Polaris in their studies throughout the year.
Peer Support Clean up
Students across the primary school were led by our Year 6 Peer Support Leaders in a schoolyard clean up on Monday afternoon. Students were placed in zones across the school and given the task of collecting any stray rubbish that may not have made it into a bin during recess and lunch.
Year 5 Gold Day picnic
Year 5 students enjoyed their annual Gold Day picnic yesterday with plenty of traditional Gold Rush inspired treats provided by students and their families.
Mr Dolan and Miss Briggs enjoyed getting into character for the picnic too.
