Student Success

 Olivia Bell, Felicity Plewright

I attended an exhibition gala event at St George’s Cathedral in central Perth last week where two of our students had works selected for the show. This annual event showcases the talent of secondary art students’ works from across the state and all school systems. Every year I am astounded by the skill, the imagination and the vision our teenagers bring to these events. Our two representatives, Olivia Bell (Year 11) and Felicity Plewright (Year 12) were equal to the best on show. Attached is a photograph of Olivia Bells’ painting The Orange Barrier. Coming soon is our next major exhibition event, the Angelico Art Awards. These prestigious awards will be held at the Forrest Centre, Adelaide Tce between August 19–30. The exhibition is open to the public and is always well worth a look.

Ms A Marsh (Visual Art Teacher)

Holly Giles - Year 9 - P5

Congratulations to Year 9 student Holly Giles who has been successful in making two state teams over the school holidays. Holly will be representing the U/18 Western Tigers & Touch Football WA at the National Youth Championships in September at the Sunshine Coast.

Shortly after, Holly will travel to Canberra in October and represent the SchoolSport WA in the U/15 Touch Rugby team at the School Sport Australia Championships.

A fantastic effort and certainly someone to watch in the future.

Mr L Ford (Head of Sport)

Jordan-Blaze Lightbourn - Y10 - X2

Super-fast Year 10 Jordan-Blaze Lightbourn won a trifecta of medals in Malaysia over the holidays - one gold, two silver and three bronze - at the 27th WA Little Athletics International Tour to Kuantan and Kuala Lumpur.

The sprinter and long-jumper achieved a personal best jump of 6.44m to win the gold and his lightning-fast efforts on the track secured silver and bronze in 100m, 200m and relay events contested by WA and Malaysia’s best Under 16s, 15s and 14s athletes.

“I was surprised to win gold,’’ 'JB' said. “I jumped a 30cm PB of 6.44 metres. I started training with a new coach a few weeks ago - she is a Level Four coach and specialises in jumps – so that helped.’’

The SNC multiple Sport Award winner and ACC All Star has lost count of the number of medals he has at home since taking up Little Athletics six years ago at the age of nine.

You’ll see JB in action at the upcoming InterHouse Athletics Carnival at Ern Clarke, running and jumping for Xanten.

                                                     Mrs L Quartermain (Community Relations)

Laceyanne Clemmence - Year 10 - X1 

In week 10, Term 2, Laceyanne Clemmence (Year 10) had the opportunity to attend a workshop run by Sydney Dance Company at All Saints College. Here is her recount of the week:

For the last week of term 2, I was lucky enough to be able to engage in Contemporary Dance workshops at All Saints College with the Sydney Dance Company. I learnt how to think quick and create improvisation (creating dance on the spot) as well as how to work with other people and their works of improvisation. I also got to learn a few pieces of choreography that was originally performed by the Sydney Dance Company. I was honoured to represent St Norbert College at this event and I encourage others to try different workshops if they too get the opportunity.                                                                                                                                                       Miss L Alban (Dance and Physical Education Teacher)