School News
Parent Opinion Surveys
Our school is conducting a survey to find out what parents think of our school. The Parent Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour and student engagement. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies.
Approximately 30 per cent of parents will be invited to participate in this year’s survey. All responses to the survey are anonymous. This year the Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted from now until Sunday 26th August. Parent Opinion Surveys were mailed out earlier this week.
The survey will be conducted online, only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the period above on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.
The survey results will be reported back to the school at the end of September.
Naidoc Week
This year NAIDOC week was from the 8th to the 15th of July. It was a week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC stands for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
Each year there is a different focus for the NAIDOC celebrations. This year being the theme ‘Because of Her, We Can!’.
On Thursday, 19th July, Wanganui Park Secondary College celebrated NAIDOC week by holding a whole school assembly. Several of our Indigenous students spoke to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Many thanks to the students involved who spoke and entertained the audience with a dance performance. A special thank you to Corey Walker who performed the smoking ceremony.
Bell Shakespeare
Riverlinks and Bell Shakespeare present:
JULIUS CAESAR by William Shakespeare
Riverlinks WestSide, Mooroopna
Thursday 2 August, 7.30pm.
Bell Shakespeare is arguably one of the best Shakespearean theatre companies in the world and Riverlinks is delighted to be bringing them to Shepparton, direct from Sydney Opera House and the Arts Centre in Melbourne as part of their major national tour.
Julius Caesar is Shakespeare's political thriller, a masterpiece of intrigue and treachery. The production bubbles with rage and intrigue, leaving audiences breathless at how quickly violence reveals the fragility of democracy.
Those that rise too fast must be dealt with. For the good of the country. For the good of those who wish to be rulers themselves.
Starring Kenneth Ransom as Caesar and featuring an ensemble cast of ten actors.
Student tickets: $25
Full price: $49
Conc: $44
Group (6+): $43
Tickets: available from Riverlinks Box Office: 5832 9511 and online www.riverlinksvenues.com.au
WAKAKIRRI
THURSDAY 26TH JULY - LUNCH
ALL LEAD ROLES AND BACKSTAGE CREW REQUIRED.
Friday 27th July – lunch & RAPS
FULL DRESS RUN ALL CAST & BACKSTAGE AND CREW REQUIRED DURING LUNCH & RAPS
Sunday 29th July – Full dress run WITH costume AND Make-up AND Media
EVERYONE REQUIRED!!
12.30pm : ALL LEAD ROLES REQUIRED
1:30pm: ALL CAST & CREW REQUIRED - FULL DRESS RUN WITH MAKE UP. BRING ALL COSTUME ITEMS.
PARENT PERFORMANCE AT 5PM (Need to be ready by 4.45pm)
TUESDAY 31ST JULY
SHOW DAY!!!
Students come to the Theatrette at 10:45am for a few quick run through.
11:20am: Eat lunch / toilet etc. Will need to come to school out of uniform to prevent having to take uniform on bus in their bags and risk losing it. Luggage is limited because of set & props
Load bus at 11:40am (start of period 4)
Bus departs at 12pm (halfway through period 4)
Need to arrive in Bendigo by 2pm
Rehearsal in Bendigo 3-3:30pm
Dinner – Pretty sure it will be pizza – school will provide dinner.
Show starts at 7pm (not sure about red carpet event prior??)
Show ends 9pm
Arrive home 11pm
