Celebrating our Community Members
Georgy Awards
Congratulations to Mrs Martina Richardson and Indiah Gilmore in Year 6 for their nominations in the 2017 Georgy Awards for Excellence.
George Pullar, in whose memory the awards are named, was involved in all facets of theatre in Shepparton and district in the 1950s and 1960s. He acted, directed, was an expert in make-up and knowledagble in all aspects of theatrical procedure. He was President of the GV Drama Association and assisted in many early productions of the Shepparton Light Music Company.
Martina has been nominated for Best Performance in a Musical (Female) and Best Singing (Female) for her performance as Maria in The Shepparton Theatre Arts Groups production of The Sound of Music.
Indiah has been nominated for Best Best Junior Performance (Female) for her role as Flounder in The Echuca Moama Theatre Company's production of The Little Mermaid Jr.
We wish them both the best of luck!
Mrs Cathy James will also be performing with the Sound of Music cast as part of the Opening Act for the awards on Saturday 11 November from 7pm at Eastbank Centre, Shepparton.
Young Women in Leadership
Did you get a copy of Bella Magazine Echuca Moama in last Monday's Riverine Herald? If so you might have seen Kerrie Dick in Year 12 and Alysha Toohill in Year 6 both great examples of young women in leadership! Read the article below.
Young Science Talent Search
Congratulations to Lauren O'Dea and Jamison McFadden who won bursary prizes in the Photography section of the Science Talent Search competition this year. They both prepared a series of six photos that illustrated a scientific concept. Lauren's images focused on tsunamis and Jamison highlighted a commonly held misconception about water burning the leaves of plants.
Both girls traveled to Melbourne on Saturday 5 August to present their photos and research to the competition judges and explain their ideas.
AG Art
Over the holiday break Clara Holmberg in Year 12 modeled in the Ag Art Wear Competition at the Elmore Field Days. Clara modeled 3 dresses by various designers all extremely unique using only materials found around the farm. Here Clara featured in the Bendigo Advertiser wearing the races inspired dress complete with a hairpiece, gloves and a bag made from insulation cloth, plastic, wire, mesh and tree tie cloth.
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/4946912/art-comes-from-the-fields-photos/
NSW All Schools Championships
Congratulations to Poppy Palmer in Year 7 who competed at the NSW All School Championships last Friday. Poppy was one of 1600 competitors and competed in 5 events. Poppy was an excellent representative for our school and we are extremely proud of her achievements.
Poppy's results were:
- 12th in 200m
- 3rd in 80m hurdles heat, placing 6th in the final
- 5th in Shot Put final
- 6th in hurdles
- 12th in long jump 200m and 100m
Arielle Wins Junior Betty Olle Award
Congratulations to Arielle Dolan in Year 6 who was awarded first prize in the Betty Olle Junior Poetry Competition. Arielle entered the competition in September with her poem titled 'Years Ago'. On Thursday evening Arielle received her award at the Kyabram Club. This is a fantastic achievement by Arielle, her poem is reproduced below.
‘Years Ago’ By Arielle Dolan
O how one would know.
Why the wind would blow,
And the sun starts to show.
Over the farmers sow.
Where children would play,
And a cat would stray.
An old rope would fray.
After years of delay.
Although some would say,
It was yesterday.
That the sand covered bay
Sauntered far away.
Leaving us confused.
and rather bemused,
Extremely bruised.
Our ancestors mused.
Tell Us Your News!
We are always looking for news about our students and their involvement in the community. If you have information about community service, sporting, academic or co-curricular accomplishments you would like us to know please email communications@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au