Extra Curricular & Well being 

SEA News

On Friday the 25th of September, SEA announced the winner of their Wear it Yellow for Climate Day Art and Photography competition. The winner was Rory Cotsios in year 10, who won a notebook made of recycled paper and some metal straws. Congratulations Rory! A big thank you and well done to everyone else who participated. Below are some of the shortlisted entries.

NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge

Well done to all the Year 7 students and participating staff who recorded their physical activity over 10 weeks for the NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge. Congratulation to 7P who were winning class for participation. 7P will get to cool off at Canterbury Ice Rink with Mrs Cooper later in the term - permission notes will be issued closer to the date. Award certificates will be issued later in the term.

SRC Bake Sale for the Exodus Foundation

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On Friday 30 October, the SRC held a Halloween bake sale to raise money for the Exodus Foundation, Ashfield. This fundraiser launched the start of the annual SRC Christmas food drive for Exodus. Thanks to the generosity of the school, $395.95 was raised.

​Duke of Edinburgh

Year 9 & 10 Students who have registered for the Silver Duke of Edinburgh program will be going on a three day "Pack & Paddle" this term as part of their adventurous journey section of the award. Check out the Youth Advance website if you are in Year 8 and thinking of participating in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award next year!

Music

We are excited to be getting some of our ensembles back on track this term. Our school is committed to providing a safe environment for playing and creating and it has been a challenge to run ensembles as a result.

The following ensembles are will be running in Term 4;

Please note the weeks in which they will begin are varied due to HSC Exams.

List of Ensembles

Private tuition is back for all instruments. It is not too late to get involved in music lessons. All you need do is call the relevant tutor and book in a time. Students come out of class during the school day to attend lessons for 30 mins.

Our wonderful flute teacher Sarah Wang is unable to continue with us next year so I am on the lookout for a new flute tutor. I would love to hear from you if you know someone who would suit the position. louise.flannery@det.nsw.edu.au

 Please see below for the list of tutors.

NB Elliot Styche and Dave de Vries will be available to start by week 5. 

List of Private Tutors

CLUE - The Musical 2021

Students involved in our 2021 major school production ‘CLUE  - The Musical’ will participate in a two day Production development Workshop which is to be held at school on Monday and Tuesday the 7th & 8th December 2020. (Week 9 Term 4). The workshops will be designed to enhance the cohesion of the production ensembles and to extend student’s skills and techniques in their chosen area/s of involvement.  The process will range from teacher led tutorials to collaborative activities designed to challenge students and to encourage a team work environment. 

DANCE

There has been some disruption to our company rehearsals due to the covid guidelines and lack of space, however we are looking forward to showing the dance items we have been working on this year at MADD day in Week 8. After the HSC exams are completed, we will have the studio space available again and the following groups will resume as normal.

Year 9 and 10 dance students are currently rehearsing items to be filmed and submitted for inclusion in the ‘In the Spotlight Virtual Dance Festival’ which will occur at the end of the year in place of the annual live event held at the Seymour Centre. Our students have really missed the opportunity to perform in a professional setting this year but ‘cross fingers’, the festival will resume as normal next year.

DRAMA

With COVID disruptions and the impossibility of live audiences, the ever-flexible Drama students at CGHS have explored other ways of showcasing their considerable talents. In our Y7, Y8 and Y9 lunchtime Drama ensembles, students have been exploring the process of film-making - developing a concept, scripting, storyboarding, filming and editing the films themselves. Students have been learning how different camera shots and angles can convey their ideas, and learning about acting for film, and how this is different from acting for stage. While they are all dying to feel the excitement of a live audience again, film-making has certainly captured their imaginations.

Helpful Links 

• The National Careers Institute, alongside the Department of Education, Industries and Training has released a School Leaver Info Kit as well as a School Leavers Information Service. The hotline (1800 227 337)​ is a great place for guidance and advice. You may also contact Careers Adviser Ms Conroy at school by phone or email.