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BRIGHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER I ISSUE 3 I April 2013 1 Responsibility | Integrity | Fairness | Co-operation | Respect | Excellence I am pleased to announce that as of 8th April Brighton Secondary School will have two building sites that herald in the new 21st Century Learning Centre and the 400 seat Recital Hall. The expected completion dates are 6th February 2014 and 21st October 2013 respectively. There will be NO student DROP-OFF at all anywhere on the school site. The front car park will have trucks, heavy equipment and staff cars; the back driveway only provides staff access. I ask parents to respect the safety of students, staff and builders by obeying the signage. There is no longer any student parking on site. Asbestos removal occurs on 18th and 19th April during the school holidays. As information comes to hand I will keep you informed in a special section of the newsletter. Harmony Day, Standards Days and Sports Day were highlights of the term. The staff and student teams who organised these events are to be congratulated. Congratulations to the 2013 Prefects and Student Leaders who have taken up the leadership challenge and are making an impact on school tone. You may like to nominate one or more Brighton teachers in the Excellence Awards. Simply go to www.decd.sa.gov.au/teachingawards and register in a short statement, why you think this teacher is eligible. It doesn’t take long but it would have long-term outcomes for student learning. The staff Professional Development day on Friday 3rd May 2013 will explore the Cross Curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priority provides opportunities for all learners to deepen their knowledge of Australia by engaging with the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. This knowledge and understanding will enrich their ability to participate positively in the ongoing development of Australia. All the staff will be involved in a Professional Learning field day incorporating the Living Kaurna Centre Marion, the natural environment of the Warriparinga Wetlands, the Tjilbruke trail, Coalbrooke House, Kingston Park, South Australian Museum, Migration Museum, Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery. The Principal Team and I attended the Regional Conference with Professor Martin Westwell from Flinders University who was an excellent knowledgeable and inspiring speaker on teaching “Thinking”. The Region has secured him to present to the teachers and the coordinators on May 13th and June 5th respectively. His impact on teaching and learning will compensate for the teachers’ absence from classes on these days. Olivia O’Neill Principal Brighton Secondary School 305 Brighton Road North Brighton, SA 5048 P 618 8375 8200 F 618 8296 0949 E [email protected] www.brightonss.sa.edu.au Department for Education and Child Development T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A Newsletter ISSUE 3 I April 2013 From the Principal

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BRIGHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER I ISSUE 3 I April 2013 1BRIGHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER I ISSUE 3 I April 2013

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I am pleased to announce that as of 8th April Brighton Secondary School will have two building sites that herald in the new 21st Century Learning Centre and the 400 seat Recital Hall. The expected completion dates are 6th February 2014 and 21st October 2013 respectively.

There will be NO student DROP-OFF at all anywhere on the school site. The front car park will have trucks, heavy equipment and staff cars; the back driveway only provides staff access. I ask parents to respect the safety of students, staff and builders by obeying the signage. There is no longer any student parking on site.

Asbestos removal occurs on 18th and 19th April during the school holidays.

As information comes to hand I will keep you informed in a special section of the newsletter.

Harmony Day, Standards Days and Sports Day were highlights of the term. The staff and student teams who organised these events are to be congratulated.

Congratulations to the 2013 Prefects and Student Leaders who have taken up the leadership challenge and are making an impact on school tone.

You may like to nominate one or more Brighton teachers in the Excellence Awards. Simply go to www.decd.sa.gov.au/teachingawards and register in a short statement, why you think this teacher is eligible. It doesn’t take long but it would have long-term outcomes for student learning.

The staff Professional Development day on Friday 3rd May 2013 will explore the Cross Curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priority provides opportunities for all learners to deepen their knowledge of Australia by engaging with the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. This knowledge and understanding will enrich their ability to participate positively in the ongoing development of Australia.

All the staff will be involved in a Professional Learning field day incorporating the Living Kaurna Centre Marion, the natural environment of the Warriparinga Wetlands, the Tjilbruke trail, Coalbrooke House, Kingston Park, South Australian Museum, Migration Museum, Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery.

The Principal Team and I attended the Regional Conference with Professor Martin Westwell from Flinders University who was an excellent knowledgeable and inspiring speaker on teaching “Thinking”. The Region has secured him to present to the teachers and the coordinators on May 13th and June 5th respectively. His impact on teaching and learning will compensate for the teachers’ absence from classes on these days.

Olivia O’Neill Principal

Brighton Secondary School

305 Brighton RoadNorth Brighton, SA 5048

P 618 8375 8200F 618 8296 0949

E [email protected]

Department for Education and Child Development

T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A

NewsletterISSUE 3 I April 2013

From the Principal

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Community

News

Diary Dates 2013

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National Youth WeekBe Active – Be Happy – Be You

5th April – 14th April 2013www.youthweek.com

For more information on the variety of workshops being conducted please visit the web site above or phone City of Holdfast Bay on 8229 9969.

FootballThe Brighton Bombers Football Club urgently require players for the Under 18’s (born 1995 or 1996) team.

Training is on Monday and Thursday evenings at Brighton Oval and games are played on Saturday mornings at 11.10am. Enquiries can be made to the Under 18 coach Jack White on 0428 111 716 or Club Secretary David Brown on 0411 590 746.

Brighton Bombers LacrosseIf you want to play the fastest game on two feet, make new friends and play the most exciting team sport going around please contact Jason Webb, Junior Coordinator of the Brighton Lacrosse Club, Highet Avenue, Brighton.

(situated next to the Brighton Football oval). Check out the website: www.brightonbomberslax.com.au or phone Jason on 0417 560 006.

CongratulationsAmber McMahon, Year 11, who has been selected to represent South Australia in the National Women’s Baseball Championships to be held in Ballarat.

APRIL12 Last day of term 1,

1.00pm dismissal.

29 First day of term 2

29 Finance meeting, 7.30pm

MAY1 Year 8, 9 & 10 Parent / Teacher /

Student conferences, 3.30pm –

8.30pm by appointment

3 STUDENT FREE DAY -

Staff Professional Development

3 Year 12 Formal

4 Generation of Jazz

6 Governing Council, 7.30pm

8 Open Day, tours 9.00am &

2.00pm, school open 5.45pm

8-10 Year 10 Outdoor Education camp

9 Recognition assemblies

10 Year 8 & 9 Immunisations

10 SIM Applications close

10 SIV Applications close

(out of zone)

13 SIV Initial selection by appt.

(out of zone)

14-16 NAPLAN Testing

17 Year 10 Career Expo

18 SIM Auditions (round 1)

20-21 Year 12 Aquatics

23 Year 10 Focus half day

23 Year 8 Cyber bullying play

24 Uniform Committee meeting,

12.45pm

27 SIV Final selection (selected

only) (out of zone)

27-31 Reconciliation Week

29-30 SIM Auditions

30 Year 9 Focus Day

30 Year 8 Cyber Bullying play

31 Primary Schools Festival of

Music auditions

JUNE2 SIM Young Adelaide Sings

3 Governing Council, 7.30pm

3 Year 10 Speak-Easy workshop

6 Year 12 Maths Applications exam

10 Queen’s Birthday public holiday

14 Uniform committee, 12.45pm

17 SIV in school trial (Years 8,9,10)

17-18 Choral Eisteddfods

24 Finance meeting, 7.30pm

23-27 SIV Eyre Peninsula tour

26 Year 10 Anti-bullying play

28 SIV Year 10 KO @ BSS

JULY1 STUDENT FREE DAY – Staff

Professional Development

1 Governing Council, 7.30pm

2-5 Year 10 Work Experience week

2-5 Year 11 Exam week

4-5 Year 12 Aquatics SIV

5 Last day of term 2,

1.00pm dismissal

17-18 Choral Eisteddfods

22 STUDENT FREE DAY –

Staff Professional Development

23 First day of Term 3

23-26 Year 12 Exam week

26 Year 12 Aquatics SIV

29 Finance Meeting, 7.30pm

31 Year 11 SACE Parent Evening,

6.00-7.00pm

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Students, staff and invited guests came together to celebrate Harmony Day on Thursday 21st March. The message of Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs and is a day where we celebrate our cultural diversity and stand against racism. In keeping with the theme of harmony and respect Brighton Secondary School also recognised on this day the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence with the release of the Holdfast Cluster schools anti-bullying brochure. A number of events were held throughout the day including assemblies, live music, world soccer and a BBQ lunch. Each of the assemblies were hosted by Head Prefects Jack Newton and Lucie Soldan and involved, a Welcome to Country, student presentations, music celebrating difference and an anti-bullying video called ‘Stand Up, Stand Up the Consequence of Words’.

Students from Brighton Secondary School who shared their cultural backgrounds at the assemblies were Natasha and Marcus Johnson (Aboriginal / Italian), Nadine Shammaa (Egyptian), Sonia Huang (Chinese), George Bournias (Greek), Jack Newton (Anglo-Australian) and Matheus Barcelos Carneriro (Brazilian). Invited guests from Thebarton Senior College’s New Arrivals Program also took part in the assemblies and were introduced by their teacher Adrienne Dobak.

Brazilian students made brigadeiro, a favourite sweet and shared these with staff whilst others enjoyed a BBQ against a backdrop of music presented by the soon to be touring concert choir, accompanied by music staff.

The Humanities and Social Sciences faculty involved students in Harmony Day activities throughout the week.

It was a very happy Harmony Day and thank you to all involved.

Harmony Day

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Tertiary Studies and Careers ExpoThe Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Sunday 12 and Monday 13 May. This will be a great opportunity for students and/or parents to compare options from all three South Australian universities, TAFE SA, private providers and interstate universities.

The National Careers and Employment ExpoThe National Careers and Employment Expo will be held at the Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May.This expo provides all levels of high school students an opportunity to think about different career options including apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships and further education.

Flinders University Open DaysFlinders University will hold its Open Days on Friday 16 August and Saturday 17 August. Last year there were over 10,000 visitors to the campus who took part in information sessions, campus tours and spoke with different staff about different courses. Students can download the app, see the program, and watch a 2012 Open Day video at flinders.edu.au/openday.

Career News

Due to an increasing number of cyber bullying and sexting incidences across schools, we would like to refer parents and students to the ACMA (Australian Communications and media Authority) web site:

www.cybersmart.gov.au

Phone 1800 880 176The school has brochures available at the front office and in the I.T. Services office to assist parents and students which recommend guidelines in dealing with such issues.

Cyber Safety

Parent / Student / Teacher

Conferences

Please put the

following time in

your diaries:

Parent / Student

/ Teacher

conferences will be

held for

Years 8, 9 & 10

students on

Wednesday

1st May,

3.30pm – 8.30pm.

Students /

Parents will be

expected to make

appointments for

these interviews.

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Student LeadershipA belated welcome to the 2013 School Year! Upon his retirement, a former Brighton High School principal noted that a key to a successful school is one where student voice is loudly heard and one where student involvement in activities is high. This was strongly shown by the student at Brighton Secondary School on Thursday, Week 7.

As part of the Leukaemia Foundations World’s Greatest Shave, the Student Leadership Council’s (SLC) sub-committee Charities organised a student “Non-Uniform Day” and BBQ to raise money. Spearheaded by the Charities committee members and Year 12 Prefect, Michelle Lennon, the event was a major fundraising success with over $820 raised by the students and staff of Brighton Secondary School. Over $500 was raised through the Non-Uniform Day and a further $330 ($420 without expenses) from the BBQ event at lunchtime.

With strong promotion through posters and extra assistance from Year 12 Prefects, Tayne Redman and Shaun Laperousaz, on the mega- phone, students came in droves and joined the queue that stretched nearly 30 metres long. Within 20 minutes, the 25kg of sausages ordered by Mr Monteodorisio (aka Mr M) and 150 cans of soft drink had sold out.

Many senior students commented that the BBQ and Non-Uniform Day was by far the biggest and best they had seen during their time at Brighton Secondary School and hoped that they would continue. We hope that every Brighton Secondary School student takes great pride in this amazing amount of money raised and continues to demonstrate the proud Brighton Secondary School spirit and tradition throughout the school year.

The Non-Uniform Day and BBQ sale would not have been a success without the help from the following team of Senior School students as well as Staff who assisted on the day. They are listed below.

• MichelleLennon(Yr12)

• TayneRedman(Yr12

• SamHall(Yr12)

• TalisHeggart(Yr12)

• ChloeBremner(Yr12)

• ClareDjokic(Yr12)

• AdamHarry(Yr12)

• KostasKontos(Yr12)

• RyanWilson(Yr12)

• EthanWight(Yr12)

• KyleDavis(Yr12)

• AaronSteicke(Yr12)

• ShaunLaperousaz(Yr12)

• HarrietClough(Yr11)

• WadeWhitington(Yr11)

• HannahLambert(Yr11)

• MichaelaBakurski(Yr11)

• MrMonteodorisio

• MrMahar

• MsSutherland

• MsBrindley

• MsO’Neill

• LeanneandFrontOffice

• MarciaandtheCanteenstaff

For many years, the Student Leadership Council has cooked a BBQ on Sports Day and this year was no different. The BBQ team led by Deputy Head Prefect, Ryan Wilson, sold sausages, patties, drinks, cakes, buns and chocolates raising more than $300.

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On Wednesday Week 6, along with Ms O’Neill, we attended a community forum event hosted by the Honourable Dr Andrew Southcott, Federal Member for Boothby and featuring special guest, the Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Mr Tony Abbott. Both Lucie and Jack were given the opportunity to ask Mr Abbott a question of our choice.

“Mr Abbott, this year many of my mates will be turning 18, 19 and 20 and therefore be voting in their very first Federal Election. One thing that has been mentioned in conversation is who and what party we are going to vote for. As young Australians, we want to vote for a party who we know will ensure that we have the same opportunities that our parents and grandparents had when they grew up. Mr Abbott, what do you and your party offer us young Australians and why should we vote liberal on September 14th?”

“Mr Abbott, what are your views on gay marriage?”

Mr Abbott responded to our questions in great detail and we found his answers most interesting.

You may have noticed some senior students wearing a darker polo shirt. These are the new Year 12 shirts organised by the Year 12 Prefects and distributed on Wednesday Week 9.

Lucie Soldan and Jack Newton Brighton Secondary School Head Prefects

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Sports DayThe Brighton Secondary School Sports Day was held on Friday 22nd March.

Students didn’t let the overcast conditions and intermittent showers dampen their House spirit. The track was alive and bustling with House colours and the cheers from the House areas spurred competitors on down the final straight. It was a very successful day, which promoted physical activity for all, in a carnival like atmosphere.

Students supported their House by participating in track, field and novelty events. There was an outstanding involvement in track events with the 100m, having six full heats in a number of year groups. The 1500m event was well supported with well over one hundred students competing in the event. The tug of war was contested competitively as ever. The highlight was the staff and House captains relay held on the 100m track as the final event of the day and the war cries provided by each House at the presentations.

The House Captains did a great job of decorating House areas and rallying support and participation. Thankyou to the Physical Education staff whose skills and support in the organisation of the day helped it run seamlessly. Thanks also to the ground staff, teachers who officiated, SSO staff and the Principal team. Congratulations to all students for the way they supported the event, each other and for their participation in a great day and to Holdfast House for winning the 2013 sports day shield.

Peter Vowles Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator

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Standards DaysThankfully cooler days presented themselves after the previous weeks heatwave and we had very successful Year 8 and 9 Standards Days on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th March. The culture of maximum participation and House spirit was evident in the abundance of colour, the level of activity and the positive encouragement students gave their peers to achieve their best effort.

I would like to thank the Home Group teachers and Peer Support students for their support on the day. The encouragement and skills of the Physical Education, Special Interest Volleyball and other staff who managed the events was appreciated by the students and integral in the day’s success. Our sports House Captains displayed outstanding leadership. The day could not run as smoothly without their skills of officiating, encouragement and peer coaching.

Peter Vowles Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator

Position Homegroup Points

1 803BU 31.9

2 801HO 30.4

3 801BU 29.9

4 802BU 29.7

5 801CY 29.6

6 803RA 29.6

7 801RA 29.2

8 803HO 28.2

9 802RA 27.9

10 802CY 27.5

11 803CY 26

12 802HO 24.5

Position Homegroup % Participation

1 803BU 95.5

2 801BU 95.5

3 802CY 95

4 801RA 95

5 801CY 91.3

6 801HO 90.9

7 803CY 87

8 802HO 86.4

9 803HO 86.4

10 802BU 86.4

11 803RA 85.7

12 802RA 81.8

Results by Homegroup:

Place House Total Points

House Shield Points

1 Buffalo 91.5 100

2 Rapid 86.7 95

3 Holdfast 83.1 90

4 Cygnet 83.1 90

Results by House:

Girls Boys

803BU Torz Mensforth 46 801CY Peng Hardington 50

802CY Caitlin Francis 46 803CY Ossian Tyler-Dowd 50

802HO Stella Batelaan 46 803HO Koby Sikorski 50

803RA Gwen Humphries 44 801RA Alek Henschke 42

803RA Zelda Clark 42 801HO Connor Gurr 40

803RA Casey Newman 42 802RA Damon Hefford 40

802RA Kiara Prinsloo 40 802BU Jackson Menzies 40

802CY Caitlin Gould 39 803RA Jack Fountas 40

803BU Paige Roberts 38 803HO Mitchell Smith 39

801HO Serena Williams 38 801BU Gabriel Bayliss 39

801CY Tara Maland 38 802BU Sovanchan Thea 39

Individual Athletic Achievements:

8YEAR

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Position Homegroup Points

1 0902R 34.0

2 0901C 33.8

3 0902C 31.6

4 0903H 31.6

5 0903B 28.1

6 0903C 27.3

7 0903R 26.9

8 0901B 25.8

9 0901R 25.0

10 0902H 23.6

11 0901H 22.1

12 0902B 18.8

Position Homegroup % Participation

1 0903R 95.5

2 0901C 91.7

3 0901H 91.3

4 0903C 90.9

5 0903H 90.9

6 0901R 87.5

7 0902R 87.0

8 0903B 86.4

9 0902C 81.8

10 0901B 79.2

11 0902H 77.3

12 0902B 70.8

Results by Homegroup:

Place House Total Points

House Shield Points

1 Cygnet 92.7 100

2 Rapid 85.9 93

3 Holdfast 77.3 83

4 Buffalo 72.7 78

Results by House:

Girls Boys

903C Isabel Mawby 48 903B Robert Kernick 50

903B Katie Gardner 48 903B Jackson Riddle 50

903H Kayla McGrath 44 903H Jack Punke 50

903B Eloise Jones 44 901R Alan Pidgeon 50

902H Michelle Strudwick 42 902R Jackson Jones 50

901C Hayley Arnott 40 902C Otis Carthy 48

902C Sumaih Al Jassar 40 902R Jeremy Collins 48

903B Olivia McCulloch 39 903H Blake Muller 46

901C Adel Beaumont 38 901B Jack Hillard 46

901C Emily Mattingly 38 901B Max Hosking 46

902C Larrisa Fielding 38 901C Stuart Russell 46

902H Sam Franson 37 902C Jumahr Williams 46

902R Scarlett Hosking 37 903C Zac Syme 46

902R Nicki Neville 37 903R Nick Bryce 46

901B Alex Newton 37 902B Mitchell Turton 46

Individual Athletic Achievements:

9YEAR

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Sports NewsInterschool Swimming ChampionshipsOn 27th February, Brighton competed in the D Grade Interschool Swimming Championships.Brighton dominated the day winning both the boys and girls trophy. A new system has been implemented whereby both boys and girls scores are added for a ‘combined’ winner. Brighton obviously won this trophy as well.

Congratulations to the following students on achieving one or more placing’s on the day:

*Adele Beaumont *Otis Carthy

Megan Checkley Jeremy Collins

Drew Crichton Jack Dowling

*Zak Drury *Taylah Eastwood

Cameron Edwards *Larissa Fielding

Paige Fielding Max Hosking

Liam Jones Saxon Klass

Velvet Klass Sarah Lloyd

*Olivia McCulloch *Tom Polden

Vivien Reichelt *Sheldon Robb

*Ethan Rump T-jay Rump

Indigo Stouch *Jack Thiele

Lachlan Tyler-Dowd Max Wittwer-Smith

Special mention must go to those swimmers who achieved a ‘STANDARD‘ for their swim. This means they swam faster than the tough benchmark set for each race. This is not an easy task to achieve. Brighton received 12 STANDARDS.

*Those students with an asterix by their name achieved at least 1 Standard on the day.

SSSSA Triathlon ChampionshipsOn February 20th, Brighton entered

4 individuals and 4 teams in the 2013 Schools Triathlon Championships.

Congratulations to all competitors and especially

Velvet Klass who was selected in the State Junior

Girls Team as a result of her performance.

ResultsVelevet Klass - 3rd Junior GirlsSaxon Klass -

10th Intermediate BoysClaude Crowe -

11th Senior Boys

TeamsSENIOR MIXED - 5th

Velvet Klass (swim)Jett Klass (cycle)Saxon Klass (run)

INTERMEDIATE BOYS - 9th Liam Jones (swim)

Jack Dowling (cycle)Max Hosking (run)

INTERMEDIATE MIXED - 4thVivien Reichelt (swim)

Tim Lennon (cycle)Heindrikje Haas (run)

JUNIOR MIXED - 8thTom Polden (swim)Sam Franson (cycle)

Otis Carthy (run)

BOYS COMBINED GIRLS

1st Brighton 606 Brighton 1283 Brighton 677

2nd Faith 606 Faith 1206 Faith 600

3rd Glossop 577 Endeavour 1079 USE 560

4th Endeavour 566 Concordia 1048 Endeavour 513

5th Concordia 557 Glossop 1041 Concordia 491

6th USE 481 USE 1041 Renmark 480

7th Renmark 468 Renmark 948 St Francis 472

8th Pedare 408 St Francis 775 Glossop 464

9th Golden Grove 329 Golden Grove 681 Golden Grove 352

10th St Francis 303 Pedare 667 Pedare 259

Final Scores – D Grade

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Visual Arts NewsTerm One ArtThe art projects explored this term are now being displayed in the art foyer and corridors.

Topics include Our Symbols, Our Places – paintings inspired by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art (Year 9), Turner Water colours (Year 9), Reality Fantasy, Cubism, (Year 10 Drawing and Painting), Reality and Distortion-the Face, Hands (Year 10 ).

Special congratulations to Taz Rigo, winner of the Eckersleys Encouragement Art Award, Year 12 SACE Art Show; Jasmine Crisp, exhibitor at the Year 12 SACE Art Show; Molly Warland, Brittany Clake, Jasmin Crisp, speaking and presenting at the Art Gallery of SA Year 12 Student Forum 2013.

Year 12 Art and Design ExcursionThe Year 12 cohort for 2013 recently visited the Helpmann Academy Exhibition and the Turner from the Tate Exhibition.

At the Helpmann Exhibition the students were able to view the best works from the final graduates of the University of South Australia, the Adelaide TAFE and the Central School of Art. Particularly valuable on the day were artists’ talks given by several exhibiting artists.

A visit to the Art Gallery of South Australia followed, where our students were instructed on Turner’s outstanding work and development as one of the world’s leading landscape artists. This was an inspiring day and provided the students with many ideas and opportunities for their practical Art/Design projects.

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Languages and Exchanges25th Anniversary of the SA and Bavaria/Hamburg ExchangeOn Wednesday 20th February a reception was held at Government House to celebrate 25 years of exchanges between students in South Australia with students from Bavaria and Hamburg in Germany. Students from Brighton Secondary School have participated in this program throughout each of the last 25 years.

I am Teresa Marx an exchange student from Hamburg and I, (along with my exchange partner Jasmine Leech and teachers, Mr Smith and Ms Hearn) attended the reception and had much more fun than I expected.

It all started right before the gates, of the huge posh house in the centre of Adelaide. Approximately 100 people waited on North Terrace, including the people who organised the exchange, like my German teacher Grazia Wohlgemuth, (the German-Australian Consultant) and South Australian organisers from Concordia College, Connie Held and Peter Stuart. The gates opened and the group walked through the impressive garden to the steps of the house. As we entered we were formally introduced to His Excellency the Governor of South Australia, Mr Kevin Scarce, and his wife who both welcomed us with a handshake. Shortly after we entered the main room and waitresses offered everyone a drink. Jasmine and I were amongst the first so we just enjoyed being at such a fancy place, watched the people all around and drank our orange juice.

Then the Governor gave a brief speech. Afterwards the organizer from Bavaria delivered a speech in which he talked at some length about the wonderful opportunities that the South Australia and Bavaria/ Hamburg Exchange has given to so many students over the years. He also mentioned the many people without whom the exchange would never be possible and thanked them for their efforts.

After the speeches we had some delicious finger food. We had the chance to look around the Governor’s house and many of the students present talked to the Governor and had pictures taken with him. He was very talkative. It seems the Governor was very interested about life in Germany.

All in all it was a very special experience meeting the Governor and enjoying finger food in such a historic place.

Teresa Marx

FrenchThe Years 10, 11 and 12 French classes had a wonderful time at the 2013 French Film Festival in the city where they went to see the latest Asterix movie.

French Assistant Teacher

“My name is Adeline

Leloutre. I come from

La Rochelle, a city on the

western coast of France.

I am working as a French

Language Assistant in this

school, for the whole year.

I focused on languages,

linguistics and translation

at the university and I am

interested in teaching in the

future. When I heard I had

the opportunity to cross

the globe and see how

languages were taught in

Australia, and get involved

in this process, I just

went for it!

So far, this experience has

been very positive. I had a

great time participating to

events like sports day and

the French film excursion.

In both cases, people were

having so much fun! I am

pretty confident things are

going to be even more

interesting as the year

goes by, and that I will go

back to France with very

good memories and a

valuable experience.”

Adeline Leloutre

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South Australian Public Teaching Awards

nominations

NOW OPEN

Do you know a teacher who makes a difference?

Share and celebrate their work!

Nominate an outstanding teacher, education leader or school/preschool

support staff member for the SA Public Teaching Awards.

Nominate by Monday 18 June 2012 at decd.sa.gov.au/teachingawards

Photograph courtesy of MSP Photography

The SA Public Teaching Awards are proudly supported by

Share – Celebrate – RewardNominations are now open for the 2013 SA Public Teaching Awards.

Don’t miss your chance to nominate an outstanding educational professional of the South Australian public education system. The SA Public Teaching Awards aim to recognise and reward dedicated teachers, education leaders and support staff who have made an inspirational contribution to the young South Australians.

To nominate a member of your school go to: www.decd.sa.gov.au/teachingawards

Like us on facebook and follow the progress of the Awards:www.facebook.com/SATeachingAwards

Nominations close 5.00pm Monday 13th May 2013

For further information contact Virginia Barter on 08 8226 3079 or email [email protected]

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