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SPAMALOT 2019
England 932 A.D.
A Kingdom divided: To the West the Anglo-Saxons, to the East the French. Above nothing but Celts and some people from Scotland.
In Gwynned, Powys, and Dyfed - Plague. In the kingdoms of Wessex, Sussex, Essex and Kent - Plague. In Mercia and the two Anglias - Plague. With a 50% chance of pestilence and famine coming out of the Northeast at twelve miles per hour.
Legend tells us of an extraordinary leader, who arose from the chaos, to unite a troubled kingdom. A man with a vision who gathered Knights together in a Holy Quest. This man was Arthur, King of the Britons.
For this was England!
This week the Cast for our 2019 Senior Production of 'SPAMALOT' was announced - we look forward to another great season at Ringwood Secondary College!
Please see rscproduction.com.au for ticket details which will be released later in the year!
Karl McNamara
Performing Arts Director
World Tour 2019
Australians are very lucky to have a culture that is surrounded by water, and natural resources. We are historically passionate and we embrace freedom whilst remaining grounded. We all have a voice, and we must be educated in order to protect the things that we have without taking them for granted. We can all be inspired to stand up and be heard.
In our show we begin with four members of a rock band: ‘The EleMentals’ who discover the 2019 Aussie Song Contest. They decide to enter the competition but struggle to find inspiration. With a crash of thunder, physical representations of the four elements appear before the band to motivate them and base their song around water, fire, wind and earth. Will the band find inspiration? Which element will be the most convincing? Can they win the song contest?
Come along to support the World Tour students before they jet off around the world with this stellar show! Book tickets to the premiere performance at www.rscproduction.com.au
RSC Study Group
The study group is running again in 2019. The aim of the Study Group is to assist students with completing classwork/assignment in all subject areas, time management, organisation skills and work habits. Senior students will be tutoring the junior students in small groups.
The semester 1 program will commence on Wed 13th March and conclude Wed 26 th June. The session times will again be held after school on Wednesdays between 3:15 and 4:15 in. room 109.
If interested please complete the application form attached and pay at the office by Tue 12th March. Payment and permission must be received before your child is permitted to attend. The cost for semester is $100.
Eddie D'Alfonso
Study Group co-ordinator
ART CLUB 2019
This year Art Club will continue to run at Lunchtime every Tuesday in room 02, starting in week 5!
Bring your lunch, be creative and socialise.
Kayla Whitfield
Visual Arts Subject Coordinator
Year 12 Studio Arts Excursion
Recently, year 12 Studio Arts students ventured into the city to view the ground breaking exhibition, Escher X Nendo ‘Between Two Worlds’ at the National Gallery Victoria International. It features the work of Dutch Artist M.C. Escher in dialogue with the work of acclaimed Japanese design studio, Nendo.
This ticketed exhibition is still running, and I encourage the wider community to attend. https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/escher-x-nendo-between-two-worlds/
Students viewed the work of Julian Opie, a British, popular culture artist who represents the natural, urban and figurative world utilising his bold and pared back signature style.
Towards the end of the day, students briefly viewed the ‘Art of Dr Seuss Collection’ which is currently being held at Harvey Galleries in the Block Arcade, Collins Street, Melbourne. This included an extensive range of limited edition Dr Seuss artworks for sale. It is free and really brings back childhood memories http://drseuss.harveygalleries.com.au
Melbourne is a society that values the artistic and creative industry and the students of Ringwood Secondary College are lucky to have accessible opportunities and experiences at their doorstep. Students took from this day that ‘Inspiration is not Imitation’ and are eagerly awaiting upcoming exhibitions to enrich their artistic journeys.
Kayla Whitfield
Visual Arts Subject Coordinator
Careers Department
Please see the attached information in regards to careers