Anson in Review
Secretary of Education's Senior Leaders visit
On Monday 7th November, 5 Senior Leaders who work with the Secretary of Education, Georgina Harrisson toured our school and spoke with both students and staff to learn more about our specialist setting. Our visitors were:
- Shaun Ruming, Chief People Officer
- Simone Walker, Group Deputy Secretary
- Leanne Nixon, Deputy Secretary School Performance North
- Ruth Owen, Deputy Secretary, Chief Operating Officer
- Erin Giuliani, A/Executive Director, Communications and Engagement
Our Executive Director, Dean White accompanied the group and even enjoyed a game with the students and Mr Wong-See during maths groups. We received wonderful feedback about our school and I was so proud to showcase the important work we do to support our students.
Melanie Meers
Principal
NAIDOC celebrations
Orange celebrated NAIDOC week during week 4. 19 students attended the official opening at the Orange Function Centre on Monday 31 October. Arky Bennett and Tiahna Munday were selected by the NAIDOC committee to represent public schools as flag bearers in the formal opening of Orange Community NAIDOC Week.
Each stage engaged in different activities throughout the week, notably, Primary attended The Orange Regional Gallery 'First Nations Engagement Day'; Stage 4 participated in Indigenous games; Stage 5 completed an artwork and participated in an Aboriginal identity scavenger hunt around the school; Stage 6 created a Hall of Fame in the corridor and completed an artwork; Campus had a BBQ, games and connections day.
Our NAIDOC whole school assembly was held on Friday 11 November. It was a fantastic celebration of student success and culture. School Captain, Nathaniel McMillan led the assembly professionally and with pride. We started the afternoon by hosting members of the Aboriginal community, including elders to an afternoon tea, before we headed into the hall for the formalities. Nathaniel acknowledged Country before Gerald Power, Orange Deputy Mayor made a heartfelt speech about how we can all Get Up!, Stand Up! and Show Up! He has a strong personal connection to our school and we all felt his passion. Steve and Chris from Dinawan's Connection then performed some dances with student and staff volunteers. We loved seeing the emu chicks and kangaroo's moving around the stage! Each stage showcased what they did and learned during NAIDOC week and Mrs Steer told us about the Young Archie's and the amazing artworks that were produced using this year's NAIDOC theme. Thank you to Miss Krissie for assisting in the organisation of our NAIDOC celebrations; Class 19 girls for making gift bags; and to Mrs Huggett for producing beautiful artworks as gifts to our special guests.
The following awards were presented by our special guests:
Junior AECG awards (Years 7-11) presented by Aunty Pam Boney
Year 7 Achiever - Elizabeth Frecklington
Year 8 Achiever - Caiden Parkes, Tully Schwarz
Year 8 Sport - Jesse Harvey
Year 9 Achiever - Evelyn Parkes
Year 9 Sport - Isiah Archer, Skye Lane
Year 10 Achiever - Daniel Ball, Toby Jones
Year 10 Sport - Alex Potter
Year 11 Achiever - Erjan Morris
Year 11 Sport - Erjan Morris
NAIDOC Week Achievement & Encouragement Awards presented by Uncle Rex Cochrane and Corey McLean
25 students received certificates of recognition for their growth and achievements throughout the year.
Major Award winners received a NAIDOC medal:
Junior - LillieAnn Murphy, Jaykeem Wallace
Senior - Emily Radnedge, Alex Potter
Year 12 students were presented by Aunty Julie Armstrong and Uncle James Williams
We had 8 Aboriginal students complete their formal studies this year, they received a certificate and a glass trophy to acknowledge this achievement.
Billy Jones
Breanna Lewis
Nathaniel McMillan
Khylan Mitchell
Tiahna Munday
KayCee Ostini
Cooper Parkes
Elly Weekes
Junior AECG Ball
5 students attended the ball this year and had an absolute blast!
We were served a 3-course meal, received awards, and danced the night away. The photo booth was a big hit, along with the 'conga line' and dance off's.
A massive thank you to Miss Krissie, Miss Bree, Mr Joey and Mrs Marsden for helping me supervise.
Jodie Pritchard
Deputy Principal
Dinawan's Connection
We were fortunate to have Steve from Dinawan’s Connection, Cowra workshop with our students on Friday 11 November. Dinawan’s Connection aim to share traditional Aboriginal dance and culture with everyone and empower the youth through mentoring. They share the old ways, connecting to Country with respect through dance and stories.
Steve worked with each stage and taught students and staff some dances which they performed later in the day at assembly. Thank you to Miss Krissie for organising Steve to come and work with our students.
Jodie Pritchard
Deputy Principal
NAIROC
This year Anson Street School performed 3 pieces at NAIROC and we were certainly crowd favourites! I was so proud watching our 22 students perform and express themselves. Thank you to Mrs Hudson, Mrs Vanstone, Mr T and Mrs Lloyd for organising their group and to Miss Bree and Miss Payton for supporting the pieces on stage.
- Senior Dance - 'Try Everything'
- Senior Bucket Drumming Ensemble - ‘The best day of my life’
- Senior Choir – ‘This is me’
Jodie Pritchard
Deputy Principal
Didjeribone Show
We were thrilled to host Tjupurru for the Didjeribone Show on Tuesday 15 November. Tjupurru is from the Djabera Djabera Tribe in WA, he shared his inspiring personal journey and the history of his culture. He taught us about ancient tradition, music and modern technology in an entertaining way. Jordon Moore from OHS attended as our Aboriginal community representative. Thank you to Mrs Hodder for organising him to visit our school.
Jodie Pritchard
Deputy Principal