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Leaves NewsletterPRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Year 10 School Certificate Exams
Year 10 School Certificate Exams commence with English and Science on Monday 9th November, Maths and HSIE on Tuesday and Computing Skills on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Year 10 are reminded that they must be in full school uniform, be punctual, bring the required equipment and stay in the exam room for the duration of each exam. It is critical that students apply themselves as their results are a key indicator of their capabilities for senior study and for students who are leaving; the School Certificate is their final school qualification to present to prospective employers.
After the exams, Year 10 students will be completing Peer Support Training and the mandatory Crossroads Program from the 16th – 20th November and Work Experience from the 23rd to 27th November. Crossroads will then resume on the 30th November. All Year 10 students are expected to attend school until the Year 10 Graduation on 10th December. Students wishing to begin apprenticeships or full-time work prior to that date must provide documentation required by the DET and have the permission of the Principal.
2009 SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR “Reaching Out” 27-28 November
www.schoolsspectacular.com.au
The Schools Spectacular includes more than 3,000 young performers who take part in an extraordinary showcase of colour, energy and music. Now in its 26th year, this year’s theme features a 1,000 voice choir, an 80-piece symphony orchestra, 1,800 dancers, stage and marching bands and 50 talented featured artists, aged from five to 19.
Come and enjoy this great spectacle at Sydney Entertainment Centre,
Tickets are $59 for adults, $38 for students and concessions - From Ticketmaster (phone 1300 883 622).
For further information go to www.schoolsspectacular.com.au
Rosemary McDowall
Principal
BAND NEWS
Band on Show
Our Concert Band and Stage Band got feet tapping and hips jiggling last Saturday at the annual Glenaeon Retirement Village Fair. The bands each played three items from their repertoire, to the delight of fair attendees and accompanied by the sizzling of sausages on the neighbouring BBQ.
Thanks to band parents for delivering both students and equipment to the Fair and to all band members for their excellent performance and impeccable manners! Coming soon for our performers: schools of the central western district!
MANLY YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Lachlan McCallum from Year 11 won 2nd prize in the Manly Youth Photography Competition in September and his work will be on display from 17th October to 8th November in the 2009 Mosman Festival Photographic Competition Exhibition.
*CANTEEN CHRISTMAS DINNER*
All canteen volunteers and staff are welcome to join in our Christmas
festivities on:-
Date: Wednesday, 2nd December
Venue: Roberto's Italian Restaurant
Allambie Shops, Allambie Heights
Cost: $25/per head BYO
RSVP: Heather Bone 0412 790 343 or cbone@optusnet.com.au
by Friday 27th November to confirm numbers.
We look forward to seeing you all there!