Student Musings
Tips and Tricks for Remote Learning from Noah
Getting active any way we can!
We remain determined to find ways to stay active and stay connected – one fantastic example is the online spin classes that Jess Friend has taken on the challenge of running for her peers. These cycle sessions are hard work, raising both heart rates and spirits. Pictured are some of our staff post-workout, feeling exhausted but loving the endorphins.
Our options are certainly limited now when it comes to being active, but we invite everyone in the College community to see this as a chance to get creative, think outside the box and try something new. What have you got around the house that could be a part of your activity session? How long has it been since you used a skipping rope or took an online step class? Using our tangible resources and the vast array of online tools available will help us make the most of this situation.
As always, if you need advice or tips, we encourage you to reach out to your PE teacher or House Coordinator. We would also love to hear how you are staying active, so feel free to share your creative methods with us!
Marissa Lee
Middle School Coordinator
Music Department News
Since our return to this term, we have had a mixture of on site and online weekly rehearsals/lessons and I would like to thank those senior students who have assisted on keeping our younger students engaged in their online rehearsals.
Also, a big shout out to Corey Lucas Evans who assisted all our Instrumental Staff to get prepared for teaching online. It was a monumental effort this week moving everything back online and we couldn’t have done it without Corey’s support.
Now that we are all back in remote land, the Music Department is focusing on a very large project which will be involving all music students. This project will be launched next week so stay tuned!
More to follow in Connections next edition!
Janine Pero
Director of Instrumental Music
Year 9 ACE students
In History, I asked the Year 9 ACE students to write a paragraph on the following:
“Without the reach of the Empire, the Industrial Revolution could not have been possible, similarly the reverse is also true”. Do you agree?
This is written by Niharika from 9I.
Fantastic work!
Without the reach of the Empire, the Industrial Revolution could not have been possible. This is because one of the key factors that led to the start of the Industrial Revolution in Britain was its authority and wealth as an Empire. The establishment of different British colonies to new territories was the first phase for the expansion of the British Empire. The second phase was linked to a series of wars which Britain’s superior naval strength ensured that it succeeded in becoming the dominant imperial power. Now that they had acquired dominance and territory, gaining raw materials from Britain’s colonies was the last step before the beginning of the Revolution. Other factors which were fortunately available to Britain was their coal supplies, naval and trading power, capitalism spirit, stable government and a superior banking system. With these factors already in their favour, it is fair to say that without the reach of the British Empire the Industrial Revolution and today’s modern world would certainly not look and have the same values and morals that we live with today. Although it is not rational to say that it was just the British who made the Industrial Revolution possible, it was those who Britain colonized and made their empire that produced some of the great techniques and inventions that are seen worldwide today.
Remote Cross Country Update
Well Frazer, it was fun while it lasted.
At the end of week two Frazer was celebrating a handy lead in the cross country challenge however it looks like they took their foot off the pedal and allowed Jackman, who is a highly competitive house when it comes to the sporting arena, to surge past them and build their own strong lead. The competition for places behind them has also tightened with only around 120km separating the houses. Along with Jackman, Mabo had an exceptional few days, ensuring they keep their chances of winning alive.
It’s fantastic to see the level of engagement with the challenge. Well done to all students sending in their entries. Keep them coming!!
We also have some great times being sent in for the age group races. Those of you that have not sent your runs in yet, it’s 3km for all girls age groups. For the boys it’s 3 km for 13-15Yr age groups and 5km for the 16Yr and 17-20Yr age group.
If you are aiming for a medal or just wanting to help your house, you now only have 10 days to get your entries in.
Year 10-12 please use link below to enter your data and remember that you will need to use an app like Runkeeper or Strava to provide evidence.
Ms Boutsikakis
Year 10 Art
Year 10 Art have been creating title pages in Remote Learning. Each letter of their name is inspired by an artwork, artist, art movement or art style.
Year 7 Geography
In Geography, my Year 7 classes were asked to create their own maps, and had to include several key features, and try to include contour lines.
Two examples from students Katya and Jake from 7C.
Annette Niven
ACE Extension Program Leader