WHAT'S HAPPENING @ SCSC?

The Addams Family

FLOURISH: Last week we hosted our production of The Addams Family over three amazing nights.  It was a sensational show and we are thrilled that we persisted and could run this amazing event and support our young people involved to showcase their hard work and in musical theatre.

2021 graduates Maya S and Charlotte P took the lead and together with an outstanding cast put on a magical display that showcased so much talent. We are so proud of everyone's hard work and dedication behind the scenes. It was also the debut of our refurbished Food Van, where guests got to enjoy snacks and drinks (keep an eye out further down the page for a video from our VCAL Team).

As you can see, it was all hands on with some of our wonderful students helping out with designing props for our set.

What's been happening in the Art space?

UNITE: A new year is always exciting, time for new projects and a chance to meet new students joining us in the art department. We welcome teachers Sarah Perry to years 7-10 Art and Broderick Ashmole years 7-10 Media, Music, Vis Com and Art and look forward to sharing many of our exciting projects in the newsletter across the year.

Currently we celebrate Georgia C and Francesca C's impressive work on the murals for the year 7 literacy room commenced in the final weeks of 2021. Both Georgia and Francesca demonstrated great initiative and great skill as they worked on this ambitious project. 

Year 11 Environmental Science 

RESPECT: Students in Year 11 Environmental Science created a visual representation of the water earth as part of studies into the hydrosphere. Leah and Elyse can be seen here with their work.

Year 12 Visual Communication

FLOURISH: Here is a selection of some promotional posters that the Year 12 Visual Communication students have completed. 

They are currently working on a practical SAC where they design a poster, chair and pavilion for the 2022 Japanese Film Festival.  Aren't they brilliant?!

VCAL - Feed Me Surf Coast

Pictured are some of our VCAL students who have been doing a great job whilst volunteering at Feed Me Surf Coast.

VCAL Cooking for the Salvos

Pictured are some more of our VCAL students who have been cooking up a storm for the Salvos.

VCAL & Hands on Learning Caravan Project

*Please click on the above link to download the final reveal!

FLOURISH: The VCAL students and Hands on Learning Team are proud to present to the community our very own Surf Coast Secondary College Food Van.  We began this project in 2020 and over the last two years have faced many challenges.  We want to thank our students from both our 2020 and 2021 VCAL and HOL cohorts who continued to work with the project and did not give up. Without your resilience and dedication, we would not have our incredible food van!  This project has taught us all that often at those key moments that we want to give up, that is the best time to keep going.

Thank you doesn’t seem enough to sum up our appreciation for Adam Micallef, James Ashley and Greg Holahan. Without the three of you this project would never have been possible.

We want to thank and give a massive shout out to the following businesses that have either donated materials or provided us with high quality products at a very reduced price. We could not have done this without your support:

• Bunnings Torquay North
• Arist PTY.LTD- Kristy Pike
• BlendCo Southern- (Formerly Espresso & Coffee Solutions) - Hamish, Kurt and Mitch
• MCG Signs - Lynne Pitcher
• Tyrepower Torquay
• The Sustainable Sparky - Joel Fitzpatrick and Cooper Heard
• Men’s Shed Torquay - Gus (The legend)

The van was suitably utilised for some prepacked food and drinks during our school production of The Addams Family last week!  At the show, there was a suggestion box because our van is missing one thing… a NAME!  Details on the final decision of our caravan name coming soon.

Kokoda 

STRIVE: Congratulations to Cooper B (Year 11) who has been selected to go to Kokoda with the Geelong Youth Engagement Group later this year.  He will begin training shortly.  

Also congratulations to Ane G who will take part in an alternative program - Strive, which is modelled along similar lines but doesn’t involve going on the Kokoda trip.

Both students were outstanding in their interview.  Their first question is always:

"Tell us some good things about SC?"  Usually students will answer "Friends", "teachers" "subjects" etc.  Both of these students categorically answered firstly - "Teachers" which is a great testimony to our wonderful teaching staff here at SCSC.  

Both students are a great reflection of our values and we wish them well.

Instrumental Music Program 

Did you know that we have engaged the services of industry experts to deliver our Instrumental Music Program for students in Years 8 – 12? 

If you are interested in registering for lessons, please contact us via email at surf.coast.sc@education.vic.gov.au.

The first Music Tutor we would like to introduce to our community is...

Amelia Leichnitz | Singing

Amelia is a passionate vocalist with over 10 years of singing experience and almost five years of experience in voice teaching. 

Her teaching approach is catered to each student and draws on her ANZCA training in Modern Singing and Music Theory, as well as her strong background in live performance.

Amelia has a special interest in harmony work and choir arrangement, and incorporates the development of the technical and aural skills required for this area of vocal performance through fun activities and exercises in every lesson.

After performing internationally at venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival and Jazz à Vienne in her youth, Amelia is now a vocal mentor for the Sweethearts program where she regularly coaches young vocalists in preparation for live performances of their own. With a love for working with students of all ages, abilities, and styles, Amelia is excited to help reveal and grow the musical potential and vocal talent within her students.

The second Music Tutor we would like to introduce to our community is...

Rachael Hobbs | Saxophone

Rachael is a grade 8 alto saxophonist, specialising in jazz and funk. She has a push for creativity and improvisational exploration. Growing up she was part of “The Sweethearts” and has ventured on two international tours, playing on stage with renowned artists including Bernard “Pretty” Purdie and the now passed Pee-Wee Ellis.

Rachael is now part of her own bands and has experience composing, arranging and producing music for both groups and solo work.

The third Music Tutor we would like to introduce to our community is...

Callum Watson | Piano/Keys

Callum Watson (Bmus) is an acclaimed pianist and composer spanning across jazz, classical and theatre. Among his accomplishments, Callum has written music for nine original theatre productions, 

his pieces have been played by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in addition to ensembles in Germany and the Netherlands. Callum has performed piano in a range of ensembles including rock bands, jazz groups, heavy metal bands, pop bands and classical ensembles. Callum is also a proud SCSC alumni.

Callum can teach piano to students of all levels. His desire is to follow the aims and goals of each student giving them the tools and knowledge to reach their full musical potential.

The fourth Music Tutor we would like to introduce to our community is...

Immanuel Dreesens | Drums

From the age of 11 Immy has drummed in various bands throughout Geelong and the surf coast including, Icky Sticks, Finalfinal, and Children of the Sun.  He has played in a wide variety of festivals throughout the country including, Woodford, Port Fairy, Dark Mofo, Darwin, Mullum and Queenscliff.  He is best known for his work drumming with indigenous artist, Yirrmal and with his own solo project under the name Immy Owusu.

Immy is a multi-instrumentalist who comes from a great line of professional performers and teachers.  As an adolescent he spent some time in his father’s homeland of Ghana learning traditional and contemporary drumming.  He is currently working on his debut album with Hopestreet Recordings.

And last but not least, the final Music Tutor we would like to introduce to our community is...

Evan Jones | Guitar & Bass

Evan has been teaching music at SCSC since the school’s beginning.  

He has vast performance experience as a bass player, (both electric and upright bass) and as a guitarist.  

He plays in a variety of styles and is looking forward to teaching students from beginner to advanced levels.