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Music House Equipment Upgrade!

Music Students of John Monash Science School are in for a treat with the addition of a new Korogi Vibraphone for the schools music program! This fantastic instrument is a member of the Struck Idiophone subgroup of the Percussion Family. 

One key difference between a Vibraphone and other mallet percussion instruments is an electrically driven butterfly valve, which allows this instrument to produce a tremolo or vibrato effect. 

The Vibraphone also has a sustain pedal, similar to a piano. 

Keep an eye out for our new Vibraphone at the next John Monash Science School concert in 2021!

Congratulations Doherty

To those who may have missed the Presentation Night .  This years winner of the House trophy is - DOHERTY!

Well done to Dinara, Zach, Tahlee and Remil on leading the the team to victory! 

 

 

Responsible partying

Some tips for parents and students for over the holidays.

Summer, holidays and parties are often seen by young people as a rite of passage.

Attending parties is a way of connecting with a wide range of peers and consolidating existing friendships.  Parties are also an opportunity for your young people to exercise increasing levels of independence and practise their decision-making.

As your young person gets older, they are more likely to be exposed to alcohol and other substances when attending parties.  The reality is that it is almost impossible to supervise adolescents 100% of the time.  Whilst this can be a daunting stage for parents, providing your young person with age-appropriate information, having open and honest conversations about risks and supporting them to make considered and informed choices can help this time be both fun and safe.

If your young person is having a party at home (or somewhere else you’ve organised), you’re considered to be the host.

You have a legal duty of care to ensure that everyone at the party is safe.  If anything goes wrong at the party, or even after the party, and you haven’t taken care to prevent this, you could be held responsible.

It’s a good idea to check state laws about young people and alcohol, as well as noise restrictions that apply to your neighbourhood or wherever you’re holding the party.  Also, if you register the party with the police, they’ll have all the details about the party.  This means they can respond quickly if you need to call them.

Planning and setting ground rules for parties

Planning can establish some ground rules to help things run smoothly and keep partygoers safe.

Some things to talk about with your young person:

  • Invitations
  • Activities
  • Music
  • Supervision
  • Food
  • Alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Drugs
  • Access to parts of your home
  • Gate crashers
  • Neighbours

If your young person is going to a party

As a parent, you are entitled to information about an event they are invited to when considering whether you are happy for them to attend.  Here are some points to be aware of:

  • Details of party – where, how long, official invitation
  • Contact with parent or the host party
  • Discussion with young person – details - alcohol
  • Travel to and from
  • Staying overnight?

Details regarding these points can be found at: