TERM 3 NO 2
Wednesday 3 August 2016
MUST SEE: Sturt Gallery
All are urged to make a visit to the Australian Design Centre’s Exhibition Shapeshifters – now in Sturt Gallery – with time to
read the text that clarifies the significance of the Exhibition. Lisa Cahill, Director of the Australian Design Centre opened the
Exhibition and highlighted Sturt’s reputation for ground-breaking achievement. She was particularly interested in the new
Studios at Sturt – where students now have access to the latest technology to support creative endeavour.
I include here for interest an excerpt from the Exhibition notes: It’s all about imagination, innovation and new methods of
making, drawing on the high-tech and rapidly evolving world of 3D printing and fluid extrusion methodology. 3D printing is also
built on sharing. Open source software and shared maker spaces mean anyone can try their hand at creating. During the
industrial revolution, the machine was used to standardise everything. Now mass production is replaced by mass
customisation. The designers and makers in the exhibition all begin with a real-world idea. That idea is translated into a digital
something - a piece of code, a CAD model or, perhaps, a verse of music - before being transformed into the final, physical form.
By experimenting with digital fabrication technologies, the designers build on their traditional modes of making to create
something entirely new.
[Exhibition features Louis Pratt, Michael Eden, Lousje Skala, Ryan Pennings, Dr David Ackland, Lukasz Karluk, and XYZ
Workshop (Kae Woei Lim & Elena Low).]
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Global Forum 2016 – all of Year 9
Theme for the 2016 residential programme is: ‘Making a Difference - Understanding my Place in the World’. The Global Forum
assists in answering the question posed in 2009 by Harvard Professor of Education, Dr David Perkins: What’s worth learning for a good life in a complex, changing world? Thought-provoking guest speakers, visits from students at Intensive Language
Centres in Sydney and interactive workshops/activities with senior staff are important aspects of this intensive three-day
experience. Throughout the programme, reference is drawn to the Cambridge Global Perspectives course for which Year 9 are
currently finalising group and individual research proposals. I returned from overnight involvement with Year 9 on
Tuesday/Wednesday inspired by the outstanding leadership by teachers present for ‘Day 1’ – Mrs Merrilee Harris (Coordinator),
Dr Tristan Burg, Ms Sara Farmer and Ms Sally Fennell – and by the engagement of Year 9 in all details of presentations and
group challenges. For the next two days, in addition to guest presenters, the group is joined by Mr Geoff Marsh, Mrs Leah
Arthur, Ms Judy Bradley and Mr Paul Nash (former Coordinator of the programme).
In terms of grit, gratitude and good humour, Year 9 are excelling this week...and the sophistication evident in deep
thinking about and analysis of ideas within workshop situations is exciting to witness!
Acknowledgement to:
ƒ James and Kate Arnott (Minnie, Year 11 and Adelaide, 2014) for hosting the Year 11 Agriculture class for their Farm Case
Study tour this week;
ƒ Isabella Barber (Year 3) for her 5th place result in the NSW PSSA Cross Country Championships;
ƒ Annabella Lewis (Year 11), placed 5th in her age group in a half marathon competition in Kona, Hawaii during the recent
vacation;
ƒ Year 12 Girdle recipient, Rubyanna Edwards (Visual Arts);
ƒ Award recipients in the ICAS Science Competition Frensham results included: 29 Merits, 46 Credits, 13 Distinctions
and 2 High Distinctions. For Gib Gate and Frensham, High Distinctions were gained by: Jade Neilson (Year 2), Imogen
Senior (Year 9) and Jessica Latimer (Year 10);
ƒ Year 10 and Year 8 students for their achievements in the Big Science Competition with High Distinctions awarded to
Jessica Latimer and Gabrielle Steiner (Year 10) and Eliza Duck and Gemma Macaulay-Black (Year 8)
ƒ Susan Chen (Year 11) for her High Distinction result in last week’s AMEB Grade 5 Musicianship examination;
ƒ Kate Swan (Year 11), Jessica Latimer and Stella Lowden (Year 10), Mia Horsfall and Sophie Daly (Year 8) and Natasha
Long (Year 7) who have recently attended selective Gifted and Talented vacation programmes or special interest courses;
ƒ Emily Cooke (Year 11) Round 1 winner of the Rotary Four Ways Public Speaking Competition;
ƒ Georgia Saeck and Georgina Sutton (Year 11), representing Frensham by invitation to a local community conference:
Australia’s Past and Future, held in Bowral on Saturday 23 July. Both were roundly commended by Dr Peter Stanley for
their efforts and the rigour of their research, which was evident in what they said and the way in which they responded to
audience questions;
ƒ Ms Sabine Madden (Coordinator of Music Tuition and Gifted and Talented programmes for musicians) and Mr Phil Alldis
(Head of Visual Arts and Design and Technology) who made formal presentations to the Board of Governors at last week’s
two-day strategic planning workshops.
Staffing update:
ƒ Last week we farewelled Miss Sandie Fowler (Hartfield House and Studies Support) with our best wishes for her return to
the UK after 18 months in residence at Frensham. We are grateful to Miss Fowler for her generosity of time and overall
commitment to the School and her willingness to coordinate her move with the commencement of new staff;
ƒ From the start of term we have welcomed Miss Julia Tucker, B Ed (PDHPE) UOW to Kennedy House and to PDHPE
teaching, and Mrs Alex Powell, B Soc Sci (UWS) to Hartfield House. We appreciate the warm welcome to both new
colleagues by parents and students.
Character Education – international network
Frensham has been approached this month to be part of an international coalition of leading girls’ schools focusing on character
education – ‘Schools of Character’. This arises from our work with consultants over the past 12 months to capture succinctly for
students, staff and parents the core elements of a Frensham education which inspire the character and values to which the
school has been committed since our foundation in 1913.
Julie A Gillick
Head of Frensham
Head of Winifred West Schools
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Frensham Advisory Committee 2016
Mrs Caroline Begg
Ms Ruby Curtis
Mr John Hayes
Mrs Sam Hickson (Sec)
Mrs Kiki Hill
Mrs Erica Holcombe
Mrs miChelle McGufficke
Mrs Angela Macken
Mr Gavin Martin
Mr Sam Paradice
Mr John Penton (Chair)
Mrs Tina Scales
Gib Gate Advisory Committee 2016
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Mrs Rachel Arnott (Chair)
Dr Caroline Ahern
Mrs Caroline Atra -
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(Chair of FOGG)
Dr Guy Bashford
Mrs Rowena Bendror
Mrs Holly de Manincor
Mr Gil Downes
Mrs Sarah Lewis (Sec)
Mrs Sara Moylan
Mrs Corina Nesci
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2016 PARENT WEEKENDS – Confirmed dates
for attendance of all students Years 7-12
TERM DATES 2016 - Gib Gate and Frensham
Term 3
Tuesday 19 July-Thursday 22 September 3.00pm
(All Boarders return on the evening of Monday 18 July)
Frensham
(Year 12 Dinner with Parents and Staff is evening of
Thursday 22 September)
Term 4
Gib Gate: Monday 10 October-Friday 9 December 3.00pm
Frensham: Monday 10 October-Sunday 11 December from
12noon (after 11am Carol Service)
(All Boarders return on the evening of Sunday 9 October)
Year 11
Saturday 6-Sunday 7 August
Saturday 6 August-Year 10 Senior Studies
(with parents)
Year 9
Saturday 27-Sunday 28 August
ALL: WWS Foundation Art Show
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November
Opening Night: WWS Community - Friday 4 November
TERM DATES 2017 – Gib Gate and Frensham
Ranier Uniform Shop
Term 1: Tuesday 31 Jan classes commence
3pm Thursday 6 April end of Term 1
Term 2: Wednesday 26 April classes commence
3pm Thursday 22 June end of Term 2
(except for Year 10 – Work Experience
Continues to end of Friday 23 June)
Term 3: Tuesday 18 July classes commence
3pm Thursday 21 September end of Term 3
Term 4: Tues 10 October classes commence
**Frensham ends Sunday 10 December 12noon**
Gib Gate ends Friday 8 December 3pm
(Boarders always return evening before classes start)
All fittings for uniforms are by appointment.
Mondays and Thursdays 12noon-5.00pm
Shop Manager: Mrs Michelle Wynn
To order goods, please call the Shop: (02) 4860 2136 [BH]
Shop Hours: Mondays and Thursdays: 12.00pm-5pm
or email: [email protected]
The Centenary Pool
Once a month, during the winter season, The Centenary Pool is hosting Race Meets on Friday afternoons in conjunction
with the Mittagong Swim Club. These meets include a combination of 25m, 50m and 100m races. Anyone able to swim at
least 25 metres competently is welcome to participate (no registration required). This would suit anyone who swims in the
Snappers level or higher.
Dates: Friday 5 August, Friday 2 September
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm (approximate finish)
Cost: $3 pool entry (per participant)
For further information, please contact Ben Slade, Centre Manager, The Centenary Pool, Aquabliss School of Swim
02 4872 3672 www.aquabliss.com.au/frensham
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To celebrate and support the success of the Cattle Herd Project, the Cattle Rustle will be held at Frensham on Friday 5
August.
WWS Foundation Art Show
Eclectica 2016
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday 5-Sunday 6 November
2016
(Official Opening ~ Friday 4
November)
Some examples of work that will be exhibited at Eclectica 2016
Oltrano Arno by Richard Allen
Framed limited edition print - $1,500
Richard will also be one of the three
judges of the 2016 Fellowship Art Prize
Approaching Storm by Catherine Nelson
Limited edition digital photograph - $8,000
Catherine’s work Ghent Lillies was the winner of
the 2011 Fellowship Art Prize
For more information on WWS Foundation, please contact: Michele Scamps, +61 2 4860 2000 – [email protected]
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Class of 2006
The Class of 2006 will celebrate their 10 Years On Reunion on Sunday 7 August.
Please join us for the School Service and Concert in Clubbe Hall at 10.00am followed by lunch with local family hosts.
For further information please contact Amy Minahan email: [email protected]
The Boat Vote
LEFT: Dr Catherine Hamlin AC with
patients
Transport NSW is seeking names for
its fleet of six new ferries and Old
Girl, Dr Catherine Hamlin AC
(Nicholson,
1940)
has
been
nominated for consideration by the
selection panel.
Dr Hamlin, with her late husband Reg,
established the Addis Ababa Fistula
Hospital, Ethiopia. Founded in 1974, the
organisation is dedicated to the
treatment and prevention of obstetric fistula, a devastating childbirth injury. Since then, over 45,000 women have received
free treatment from a healthcare network consisting of 550 staff, six hospitals, Rehabilitation Centre and Midwives College.
The organisation is supported purely on philanthropic donations.
Now aged in her 90s, Dr Hamlin has received worldwide recognition for her work including being twice nominated for a Nobel
Prize.
Voting for Ferry Names closes on 10 August and voting for the shortlist will be 18 August-7 September.
We will keep you posted or please see details: https://www.nameyourferry.com.au
For a full list of events and Reunions, please visit: www.frensham.nsw.edu.au/community/fellowship
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Term 3 is always full of exciting activities that extend, challenge and engage the imaginations of students.
As well as daily events and activities, over the next few weeks students will participate in special events, including the IPSHA
Performing Arts Festival, Outdoor Education Adventure Days, Bike Education, RoboCup, Book Week, the P-2 Junior
Musical and the Gib Gate Science Fair. Many of these events rely on the generous support of parents and the School parent
support group, FOGG (Families of Gib Gate).
Year 1 participants in the
Paws ‘n Tales programme
Year 1 participants in the ‘Paws ‘n Tales’ programme (left) and Anthony Neilson (Year 1) with his Reading Award
Certificate and book from 'Mishka' and the ‘Paws ‘n Tales’ Team
Last week, students from K-6 benefited from the support of FOGG in raising funds for the very worthwhile Paws ‘n Tales
programme through the FOGG Food Day. Students enjoyed a delicious winter lunch, generously donated and prepared by
Robin and Mandy Murray from Centennial Restaurant, and enthusiastically served by FOGG Chair, Caroline Atra and FOGG
Class Representatives and helpers.
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On Thursday afternoon, keen gardener and Veggie patch helper, Mrs Suzannah Cowley, harvested the flourishing Veggie
patch with the very willing help of students from K-6, allowing every family to take home a 'school-grown' green treat for dinner!
On Friday, students from Years 2-6 and parents attending the Gib Gate Athletics Carnival were very grateful to FOGG
representatives and parents for running the Sports Canteen and for their assistance with the serving of lunch to competitors.
Many parents were then back on campus, on Saturday morning to run the Soccer Canteen, bringing in freshly-baked goods and
to fulfil their canteen roster duty when their own children were unable to play due to illness. On behalf of students and staff, I
take this opportunity, to thank all parents for their continued support and enthusiasm.
Ms Sally Robson, Head of Gib Gate
Curriculum Highlights 2016
2016 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
In Term 2, 74 students from Years 2 to 6 participated in the ICAS Science Competition and were awarded a range of
Certificates of Achievement which will be presented to students at the Performance Assembly on Friday 5 August. Results:
Year 2: High Distinction: Jade Neilson; Credit: Nina Castleman, York Doyle, Mollie Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Griffin-Peters, Sam
Harwood, Imogen Hiscocks, Olivia Quilty, Scarlett Shadbolt; Merit: Amelia Hazlett, Lexi Wimalaratne
Year 3: Credit: Tempe Arnott, Sophie Baldwin, Isabella Barber, Sophie Goodisson, Georgina Lewis, Bliss Ow-Yang, Sarah
Witcombe
Year 4: Credit: Kyle George, Charlie Johns, Amy Wimalaratne; Merit: Laura Barnsley-Adams, Cassia Berry, Luca de Manincor
Year 5: Distinction: Angus Mackie; Credit: Alexander Martinek
Year 6: Credit: Maya Basson, Georgia Day, Zoe Moutsopoulos; Merit: Lulu Duck, Holly Horsfall, Olivia Vertzayias
Students in Years 3 to 6 have also competed in the ICAS Writing Competition during Term 2 and this Monday students in
Years 2 to 6 competed in the English Competition.
Ms Kate Chauncy, Director of Teaching and Learning, P-12 and Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Programmes
Enrichment/Activities
Performance Opportunities
Throughout the year, there are many performance opportunities for students. The Friday Performance Assemblies provide a
supportive environment for musicians to perform to the whole school. There are two Soirée evenings in which individual
students from Years 5 and 6 are invited to perform. The Term 3 Soirée was a great success this week with over 25 student
performances on piano, violin, flute, saxophone, clarinet, saxophone, guitar and cello. Students enjoy the opportunity to perform
in a formal recital context. The high standard of performances has been noted by parents and tutors this year resulting from the
increased emphasis on practice, through dedication to achieving homework goals. There will be another Soirée in Term 4.
Bike Education
Kindergarten to Year 2 students participated in a Bike Education programme this week. Run
by the Outdoor Education Group, with support from school staff, the aim of the programme is
for children to build skill, confidence and safety awareness while riding their bikes. Each class
participated in two one-hour sessions delivered by the Outdoor Education Group (OEG).
Mrs Anne Graham, Gib Gate Coordinator (Administration)
Sport
Cross Country
Congratulations are extended to Isabella Barber (Year 3) – [pictured right] for her outstanding
performance at the NSW PSSA Cross Country Championships last week. From a field of
over 80 of the best Cross Country runners in the state, Isabella finished a commendable 5 th
place. There was a bare three seconds between second and fifth places - this was a fantastic
achievement by Isabella.
Athletics
Last Friday, the Years 2–6 students competed in the House Athletics Carnival. The day was
crisp and sunny and there were some excellent performances in all events. A strong team of athletes has been selected to
compete at the SHIPS Carnival on Wednesday 17 August (after the Book Week parade) and IPSHA Athletics Carnival on
Monday 29 August at Homebush Athletics Centre.
Mr Michael Standen, Co-ordinator of PDHPE and Sport
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Preschool (Pre-Kindergarten)
Learning about identity through self-portraits
There have been a number of discussions in Preschool about what the term ‘identity’ means. We talked about what makes up
our identity, such as hair and eye colour, and facial features. Preschool children used small mirrors to examine their facial
features when drawing their self-portraits. As the children drew, they shared aspects of their drawing that were important to
them.
Adelaide Kanaar (left) and Sofia Wilson preparing their self-portraits
Completed self-portraits by Hamish Aston [left] and Mirabelle McLean
Ms Kelly Lees, Preschool Coordinator
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FRIENDS OF STURT
Denise Sumner (President), Penny Hoskins (Secretary), Ruth Wright (Roster Secretary), Joan
Dinning, Bill Dinning, Anne Thomson, Julie Musgrave, Michael Harris, Libby Hobbs
Shapeshifters arrives at Sturt
Sturt’s terrific new exhibition from the Australian Design Centre in Sydney shows what can be achieved in the world of art and
design by top Australian artists using 3D printing technology in their practice. The works include fashion, furniture, large scale
sculpture, sound, medical prosthetics and more. The exhibition is fully interactive with an education kit.
For the opening on Sunday 31 July we were joined by the new Director of the Australian Design Centre, Lisa Cahill, who spoke
about each of the works and the significance of the developments being undertaken by pioneering artists using new technology.
Shapeshifters at Sturt is the first stage of a national tour of the exhibition that will take in most states and territories.
FOS Membership Renewals for 2016
Now is the time to renew your annual Friends of Sturt (FOS) membership. The annual subscriptions help to provide support for
visiting artists-in-residence and purchasing major new equipment. The FOS Committee has raised significant funds in the last
two years enabling the purchase of a new large electric kiln for Sturt Pottery this year to be made by Steve Harrison.
Short Course Weekend 13 & 14 August 9.30am to 4.30pm
Sturt’s next short course weekend is fast approaching and will include Digital Crafting with Rod Bamford from Art & Design
UNSW; Watercolour Painting with Savva; Recycled Art with Marylou Pavlovic; Viking Jewellery with Angharad Rixon and a
master class in ceramics with our visiting artist in residence Byongchan Seo from South Korea.
http://www.sturt.nsw.edu.au/education/short-courses
Welcome new Artists-in-Residence
This term, Sturt welcomes Anna Wales, graduate from Art & Design UNSW who will be working in the jewellery/metalwork
studio and Chelsea Lemon, graduate from School of Art, ANU who will be working in the woodwork/furniture studio.
Exhibitions
Shapeshifters: 3D printing creatively transforming our world - 31 July to 18 September
Want to learn about 3D printing? Find out about our digital crafting weekend with Rod Bamford from UNSW.
Shadow Poem – new sculptures by Tracey Deep - 25 September to 13 November
When Deep fans out the natural fibres (bamboo or driftwood) into circles, she is creating magic circles. Inside the circle of
aesthetic nature, there is peace. In this exciting new exhibition, Deep creates magic using unexpected materials and her
distinctive approaches to engaging with an audience.
Events
Slidenight, Wednesday 3 August 5.30pm
The next Slidenight at Sturt will be held on Wednesday 3 August 5.30pm for a 6pm start in Sturt Cottage and will include
presentations by our visiting artists for 2016: Byongchan Seo a specialist in wood fired pottery; Chelsea Lemon graduate
resident from ANU School of Art, furniture department; Anna Wales graduate resident from Art & Design UNSW.
Slidenights include drinks and nibbles. $10 for Friends of Sturt, $15 for guests. Slidenights are supported by Friends of Sturt
and all funds raised go to support the Sturt Artist in Residence programme.
Pizza and Plate, Sturt Pottery, Sunday 14 August from 10.30am to 2.30pm
Following last year’s success of Bowls plus Soup – a Friends of Sturt fundraiser at Sturt Pottery - this year, you will be able to
purchase a hand-made plate accompanied by as much pizza as you can eat, cooked in Sturt’s wood-fired pizza oven. All funds
raised go towards new equipment for the Pottery.
Full details of all Sturt courses, exhibitions, residency programmes and events can be found on the website www.sturt.nsw.edu.au
or to make a booking or enrolment call Sturt Shop on +61 2 4860 2083 or email [email protected]
Mr Mark Viner, Head of Sturt
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Deputy Head
This coming Saturday, Year 10 parents and students are meeting in Clubbe Hall to discuss the Senior Studies Programme.
This is the first stage in preparing Year 10 students to make their HSC Subject choices in preparation for Years 11 and 12.
Although the subject choices are the main focus, we are particularly interested in working with parents to develop the character
traits that we think are important for all our students.
Our hope is that by influencing the development of character traits, we are able to prepare students to make a difference in
tomorrow’s world.
By focusing on grit, curiosity, self-control, resilience and optimism, we aim to instill in our students both the confidence and skills
to influence others with integrity and ethics and to be able to make decisions that improve outcomes for themselves and others.
We want our students to be active in assuming personal responsibility for both success and failure.
Mr Geoff Marsh, Deputy Head
Boarding News
Travel
Yass Bus:
Girls are asked to sign up at White Cottage the week as numbers are finalised on the Wednesday prior to travelling.
Dates for Term 3: Sunday 14 August (numbers by 10 August) and Sunday 4 September (numbers by 31 August)
Details Sunday return to Frensham: Departure (Yass): 6.00pm from Yass Junction - McDonald’s Car Park.
Arrival (Frensham): approximately 8.00pm.
End of Term 3 Start of Term 4
Travel arrangements for booked services for the End of Term 3, Start of Term 4, need to be submitted by Sunday 21 August,
all requests must be given to House Staff by this date. Please note that late bookings may not be able to be accommodated by
State Rail Authority. SRA Preference is given to places for boarding students travelling home.
Any questions in relation to travel please email Mrs Amanda Wansey at: [email protected]
Friday 22 July-Sunday 24 July
For the first Friday night of Term 3, Year 11 girls led activities in Clubbe Hall whilst Year 12 students immersed themselves in
preparation for their HSC Trial Examinations. The Esther Tuckey Library, which is always opened for weekend studies, was one
of the favoured options provided to Year 12, as a centre for dedicated quiet study, with staff support (a larger-scale version of
‘around the kitchen table’ for those who enjoy the silent presence of peers and staff when pursuing their independent studies).
Over the Closed Weekend, many and varied activities were organised. A Pen and Ink group gathered on Saturday afternoon,
while several Year 11 students either completed First Aid training or gained a Barista qualification. Junior girls enjoyed water
aerobics, games and yoga in the Gymnasium along with in-House study time and ‘Feet off the Floor’ rest time.
Friday 29-Sunday 31 July
The dress-up theme, ‘Wardrobe Mistakes’ helped make the Friday night Bingo Activity in the Dining Room an entertaining
evening. Year 11 students led this activity admirably and by doing so assisted the Year 12 students who complete HSC Trial
Examinations this week.
Over the weekend, there were local Ville trips and pool sessions. On Sunday, an outing to ‘Cirque Africa’, an acrobatic circus in
Moss Vale, was thoroughly enjoyed by the large numbers who attended. The dramatic and festive atmosphere of the show was
created by talented acrobatic performers from six African countries. After the matinee performance, the girls met some of these
performers and had the opportunity to talk to them about the show and their gymnastic talents.
Mme Deborah Panaretto, Director of Boarding
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Director of Teaching and Learning
Vacation Programmes for Gifted and Talented Students at Frensham
Kate Swan (Year 11) continued her learning within the 2016 National Youth Science Forum programme attending the five-day
NYSF conference held at the University of Melbourne, Monash University and the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories during
the first week of the vacation. She completed the July vacation programme attending a full day at the University of New South
Wales in the last week of the vacation.
Jessica Latimer and Stella Lowden (Year 10) attended the three-day University of Sydney Gifted and Talented Science
Discovery Programme,12 to 14 July, at the Camperdown campus. They enjoyed a full day of Chemistry, Physics and Biology
going beyond the school curriculum, engaging with University teaching staff and current researchers, accessing first-class
facilities and making friends with people who have a mutual interest in science. Students currently in Years 8 and 9 will have
the opportunity to sit for the entrance examination in November this year to gain entrance to the 2017 programme.
Through independent applications, Mia Horsfall and Sophie Daly (Year 8) gained places in the five-day G&T Forensic Science
Camp at The Armidale School from 5 to 9 July. They were fully immersed in the action of crime solving situations that were so
realistic they forgot it was only a game! Assuming role of forensic detectives and scientists, they interviewed witnesses,
ordered medical and scientific tests, searched databases and tested physical evidence in the laboratory. With their colleagues,
they sifted through the evidence, pursued ‘red herrings’, argued their point of view and made formal applications, backed by
solid evidence, to convince a judge that the suspect should stand trial. This programme will be open for application to Year 8
students at Frensham in 2017.
Natasha Long (Year 7) attended the two-day Learning Labs academic enrichment programme at the University of Wollongong,
completing the Visual Arts – Photography course. She learned new ideas, skills and techniques in a creative arts environment
through historical and contemporary artists working in the field of digital photography. The next Learning Labs programme will
be released at the beginning of Term 4 for the January 2017 vacation period. Parents and students will be advised of the
opportunities available once information is received from the University.
Ms Kate Chauncy, Director of Teaching and Learning, P-12 and Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Programmes
Director of Studies
Year 12 students are now at the end of the second week of the Trial HSC Examination period and prior to returning to normal
classes next week they will attend a Development and Study Skills Seminar on Monday 8 August. This session will be
conducted by Elevate Education as a means of consolidating and refining students’ practical skills and study strategies for
HSC Examinations. Other sessions on the day will involve relaxation and maintaining a balanced lifestyle, followed by a year
group activity. (A separate email will be sent to all Year 12 parents).
In the coming weeks, Year 12 students will be finalising all practical components in their HSC courses ready for assessment by
the BOSTES [Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards] examiners. This involves completing Major Works in
English Extension 2, Visual Arts and Design and Technology, rehearsing for group and individual performances in Drama, and
completing compositions and practising for Music performances.
For all Year 12 students, Term 3 is a time for actively consolidating teacher feedback from the Trial Examinations, finalising
coursework and preparing a comprehensive revision programme in preparation for the HSC Examinations which commence in
the first week of Term 4, on Thursday 13 October. The School will be encouraging and supporting Year 12 students to manage
their time well as they complete their final term of high school.
As part of the Year 11 Parent Weekend, discussions with teachers will be held on the morning of Saturday 6 August followed
by the Year 10 Senior Studies Information Session. Year 10 students and their parents will have an opportunity to listen to
presentations covering Senior Studies, Higher School Certificate requirements, career support as well as an opportunity to ask
questions with senior staff in attendance.
Ms Janene van Gogh, Director of Studies – in Residence
English and Drama
Drama
On Monday 25 July, Year 9 visited the Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst to participate in a workshop of the play, Hitler’s
Daughter by Monkey Baa Theatre Company. On arrival we met Olga Horak, an 89 year old survivor who told us her story of
survival in the camps and her subsequent migration to Australia after the war. We then watched a performance of several key
scenes from the play and the director, Sandra Eldridge, explained the ideas and techniques used to bring them to life on stage.
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After lunch, we were taken on a guided tour of the museum, which included a display of letters written by prisoners and family
members as well as the true story of Anne Frank. It was a powerful and emotional experience that allowed us all to gain insights
into the personal lives of those who experienced the Holocaust either directly or as descendants.
If the people of Germany were so blind to the horrors occurring in their country under their name – what could I be missing?
It ... made me consider what people should do to ensure that this horror could never occur again. With more time, I would
have asked Olga how her opinion on people and their ‘goodness’ had changed after seeing hundreds ruthlessly murdered.
As for the play, I like to think that, like Mark, I would question my own and my family’s beliefs. I understood more of the
context of the play and why some people would have followed Hitler. It deepened my understanding of the different
characters’ personalities and roles in the play. [Imogen Senior, Year 9]
Year 9 Students and Staff with Olga Horak at the Jewish Museum, Sydney
The events that led to, comprised of and followed the Holocaust were horrific and terribly saddening to hear about from
someone who survived that trauma, and I found myself in tears during her speech. I think we all are eager to dismiss history
as just that, and something that does not affect our lives anymore and are therefore insignificant now that they are over. But
I think we have to learn from these terrible things that humanity seems to keep on repeating, as Olga said, and the sooner
we listen and learn about our bloodied histories, the better chance we have of changing the future. [Harper Northam]
Today’s excursion to the Jewish Museum made the stories of the holocaust a horrible reality to me. After hearing the brave
and inspiring story of Olga, I have learnt how lucky I really am and how I might never experience the things she has, but I
can learn from those around me to learn about humanity. I will take away the story she related and it is something I will
never forget. This experience solidified the tales of the holocaust I had heard and for me it also made me believe the horrors
that Olga and many others had to survive. [Gina Macken]
On Friday 12 August, the Year 12 HSC Drama Public Performances will be held in Clubbe Hall from 7:15pm. The evening is
an opportunity for HSC Drama students to showcase their talents on stage in Individual and Group performances.
Mrs Sally Hannah, Senior Teacher in English and Drama
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English
Year 12 Advanced English course
Students studying the Year 12 Advanced English course are completing their final module, ‘Critical Study of Texts’. This module
requires them to engage with, and develop an informed personal understanding of their prescribed texts. Students are studying
the ‘Nonfiction: Speeches’ option. The speeches include: Anwar Sadat: Speech to the Israeli Knesset [1977], Paul Keating:
Redfern Speech [1992]; Margaret Atwood: Spotty-Handed Villainesses [1994]; Noel Pearson: An Australian history for us all
[1996]; William Deane: It is still winter at home [1999]; Doris Lessing: On not winning the Nobel Prize [Nobel Lecture, 2007] and
Geraldine Brooks: A Home in Fiction [Boyer Lecture 4, 2011]. Year 12 have been equally moved and informed as they have
studied these works. They have felt joy at the optimism of the human spirit, but also experienced the sadness of knowing that
many of the issues spoken about continue to be unresolved. They continue to display enjoyment for learning about the enduring
power of a remarkable speech.
Public Speaking
On Wednesday 3 August, Emily Cooke represented the school in the Rotary Four Ways Public Speaking Competition at the
Bowral Bowling Club. In this competition, competitors had to consider the Rotary International Guiding Principles: Is it the
TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned? Emily’s speech focused on the concept of ‘fear’ and how significant historical figures did not allow fear to conquer
or divide humanity and she is commended for her 1st placing.
On Friday 5 August, Mia Horsfall and Isobel Huggins (Year 8) will represent Frensham in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking
Award at Nowra High School, delivering a five-minute prepared speech and a two-minute impromptu presentation.
Ms Kate Chauncy, Director of Teaching and Learning, P-12 and Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Programmes & Acting
Head of English
French
For the next couple of weeks, Year 12 students of French Continuers will be using the return of their HSC Speaking
Assessments, along with detailed suggestions for improvement and other practice techniques, to refine and hone their skills in
readiness for the challenges of the impending HSC Oral Examinations on Saturday 20 August. The examination is a 10
minute oral ‘conversation’, where students can expect to be questioned on a number of topics relating to the individual and their
personal world including:
ƒ Family, friends, relationships, daily routine, household chores (includes home and accommodation), your neighbourhood...;
ƒ Education, your school, your opinions on school rules, uniform, school subjects, workload, relationships at school with
friends and teachers, reasons for subject choices and future plans;
ƒ Leisure, free time activities, how to manage study and leisure, sport, outings with friends, interests such as internet use,
internet social networks, but also cooking, fashion, dress codes, young people’s behaviour (alcohol, learning to drive …),
part-time job, pocket money…;
ƒ Travel, past, current and future, exchange to France etc.
This year, the Examination will be held at Chevalier College. In order to familiarise students with their venue and to obtain
some valuable ‘exam-style’ practice with a variety of teachers from Frensham, Oxley and Chevalier, all with different
questioning styles and accents to their own, mock examination interviews will be conducted at Chevalier College after school on
10 August.
Mme Mary Kidner and Mlle Victoria Akins, Teachers of French
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
Year 11 Business Students are preparing a Business Plan for their own hypothetical Small to Medium Enterprise. The Business
Plan will cover the key business functions of human resource management, marketing, finance and operations. This plan will
provide foundation skills in report writing – a key component of the HSC paper.
Year 11 Modern History students have begun their unit of work on the World at the Beginning of the 20th Century. It is a core
source-based study where students learn various techniques to enable them to critically-analyse sources for reliability and
usefulness.
Year 10 AS Cambridge students have completed their first in-class essay on terrorism. After research using a variety of
resources and perspectives on the topic, students developed their own question and have been working on essay technique
and plans throughout the week. Next week, students will commence a study on corruption.
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Year 9 Geography students have commenced their unit of work on Investigating Australia’s physical environments. Students
are looking at Australia’s geographical dimensions, size and shape compared to other continents and countries and the origins
of our continent. Year 9 Elective History students are studying the Inquisition.
Years 7 and 8 students are completing topics prior to examinations later this term.
Ms Janene van Gogh, Head of HSIE
Jamieson Programme
The Jamieson Programme began with Jamieson Weekends in 1986 when some of the bequest of Hilda Jamieson was used to
buy camping equipment for Frensham. It has expanded since then to become an integral programme in the School, built on the
belief that ‘… Exposure to challenges, in a secure environment, can awaken in young people a belief in themselves which will
stay with them throughout their lives…’
Highlights for Years 7 and 9
In Frensham Studies, Year 7 students are being supported by Mrs Ros Buick to develop their study skills in preparation for the
end-of-term examinations.
Last week, Year 9 students were given time to prepare for the ‘Green Art’ activity they will undertake in the Lower Holt at the
conclusion of the Global Forum on Thursday of this week. During the evening, ‘Global Perspectives’ students were also given
time to further progress their ‘Group Research Project ’which is due for completion at the end of this term.
On Tuesday this week, Year 9 students departed for the 2016 Global Forum. The Forum is one of the central components of
the Jamieson Programme. The 2016 theme is: ‘Making a Difference - Understanding my Place in the World’. The Global Forum
assists in answering the question posed in 2009 by Harvard Professor of Education, Dr David Perkins: What’s worth learning for a good life in a complex, changing world? Thought-provoking guest speakers, visits from students at Intensive Language
Centres in Sydney and interactive workshops/activities with senior staff are important aspects of this intensive three-day
experience.
Ms Merrilee Harris, Jamieson Programme Coordinator
Mathematics
The University of Sydney has recently announced the reintroduction of prerequisites, starting in 2019. Students currently in
Year 10 will need to score a Band 4, 5 or 6 in Mathematics (2 Unit) in order to enter first year subjects in a wide range of
economics, commerce, science and engineering degrees.
The Mathematical Association of NSW (MANSW) is the notǦforǦprofit professional body for mathematics educators of students
of all ages. MANSW has compiled the following information to assist students in making the very important choice of a
mathematics course for Years 11 and 12.
Mathematics forms part of a ‘wellǦrounded’ education. It is not compulsory in Years 11 and 12, but MANSW believes that the
study of mathematics at any level provides people with skills that can be applied to numerous situations. Students are advised
to choose a mathematics course that is appropriate to their interests and abilities and will provide a solid foundation on which to
enter the workforce or further education.
Students who are intending to go to university to study finance or any kind of STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics) should choose at least Mathematics 2 Unit and possibly include Mathematics Extension 1 in Years 11 and
12.
Some universities offer mathematics bridging courses or Foundation Mathematics for students who have not studied enough
mathematics at school. These courses are advertised on websites of the universities and are typically completed in the first
year of university. Students who do bridging or foundation courses in their first year accrue extra fees, spend additional years at
university and consequently may suffer a loss of income.
Those who complete Mathematics 2 Unit or Mathematics Extension 1 in Years 11 and 12 are better equipped to deal with
university courses with mathematical requirements.
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Students should consult their teachers, parents and/or careers advisor before choosing options for Years 11 and 12 and are
advised to refer to the University Admission Centre (UAC) guide to ascertain the ‘assumed knowledge’ and ‘recommended
studies’ for the university courses they are considering.
It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
― J K Rowling, ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’
Ms Sue Wymer, Head of Mathematics
Music
Concert Practice was held in Cooper Hall last Wednesday and the audience was surprised and delighted by the items
presented. Performances ranged from virtuosic flute to immaculate classical phrasing on clarinets and entertaining show-tunes
from vocalists. Many students preparing for their AMEB Examinations took advantage of this concert early in the term to hone
their programmes. All students used the event to gain experience and confidence in front of a supportive audience.
Some students have not had to wait to sit their AMEB Examinations as they were able to take them online. Susan Chen (Year
11) is commended for the High Distinction (95%) she received for Grade 5 Musicianship this week.
Auditions for The Sound of Music commenced this week and there has been a great deal of interest in the roles. Frensham is
blessed with many fine singers and actors. It is fortunate that Captain von Trapp had so many children!
Mr Michael Spencer, Head of Music
Science
Science Competition Results
The results of recent national science competitions have been released and we are pleased that there is a significant number of
students competing consistently well, across these competitions.
The ICAS Science competition
This is an Australian-based international examination that consists of 45 multiple choice questions. It tests a student’s ability to
observe, analyse, investigate and interpret data. This year, 193 students from Years 7-10 sat the ICAS Science Examination
with awards as follows:
Year 7: Distinction: Sarah Brown, Meg Fairrie, Grace Lewis, Harriet Mackie, Caitlin Quinn
Credit: Ella Clark, Alexandra Crawford, Emilie Hassall, India Hicks, Lilith Parker, Isabelle Promnitz, Annabelle Ranken, Georgia
Shakeshaft, Eleanor Swan, Amy Thompson
Year 8: Distinction: Eliza Duck, Mia Horsfall, Gemma Macaulay-Black
Credit: Harriette Beedle, Alexandra Cunningham, Annabella Damiani, Charlotte Dulhunty, Bronte Garcia, Sybella Harris, Daisy
Latimer, Claudia Logan, Sophie Lyne, Clare Mackie, Sarah Manwaring, Heidi Montgomery.
Year 9: High Distinction: (*representing the top 1% of entrants) Imogen Senior
Distinction: Joanna Hicks, Harper Northam; Credit: Isabella Allen, Adele Bouniol-Laffont, Alice Bowman, Noni Brittain, Kate
Crawford, Kora Fripp, Emily Gubbins, Amelia Hickson, Hayley Hunter, Sarah Jancewicz, Gina McGinnis, Phoebe O'Connell,
Georgina Ridge, Sophie Robertson, Augusta Wyrzykowski.
Year 10: High Distinction*: Jessica Latimer
Distinction: Celia Battcock, Gabrielle Steiner, Monica Webster; Credit: Isabella Camilleri, Grace Halliday, Nina Jephcott, Emily
Mackie, Sophia Parker, Ella Pratt, Katchmirr Russell, April Stokman, Stella Wilde.
The Big Science Competition
This international competition tests students’ scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills as well as their scientific literacy in
contemporary contexts. The 30-mark multiple choice exam was undertaken by 48,000 students from 639 schools across
Australia. Thirty students from Years 8 and 10 competed as part of a Frensham pilot programme this year, with the following
notable achievements:
Year 10:
High Distinction: Jessica Latimer, Gabrielle Steiner; Distinction: Celia Battcock, Stella Lowden
Credit: Alice Battcock, Chloe Hickson, Phoebe Hill, Nina Jephcott, Sophia Parker, Ella Pratt,
Katchmirr Russell, Kiara Stone, Stella Wilde
Year 8:
High Distinction: Eliza Duck, Gemma Macaulay-Black
Distinction: Cordelia Bell, Alexandra Cunningham, Annabella Damiani, Miriam Hopkins, Mia Horsfall,
Daisy Latimer, Annabelle Seaton-Cooper
Credit: Aarthi Avvari, Bronte Garcia, Sophie Lyne, Sarah Manwaring, Grace McKinley
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Beautiful Science
LEFT: Year 11
students’
manipulation of the
surface tension of
liquids, ‘An
Appropriation of a
Starry Night’
RIGHT: Crystals
grown by Year 8
Scientists have often remarked that it is the beauty of Science that keeps their passion for the subject alive. In the past fortnight,
students and staff alike have commented on some of the beauty in the experimental observations made in the laboratories:
geometric patterns produced as Year 9 reflected and refracted light rays from lenses, prisms and mirrors, the colours and
geometry of crystals grown by Year 8 as they studied the formation of minerals, to the chaotic patterns formed when Year 11
Chemistry students manipulated the surface tension of liquids. It is important that amongst all the business of the curriculum
we can stop and admire the wonders of the natural world.
The scientist does not study nature because it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it, and he takes
pleasure in it because it is beautiful. Henri Poincaré
I am among those who think that science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a
child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale. Marie Curie
Dr Tristan Burg, Director of Innovation & Research and Acting Head of Science
Agriculture & Show Cattle Team
The wet and cold weather has returned with the
new term and with it, three sets of twin lambs. The
ram/ewe combinations were born on the first
weekend of term in the rain and wind. All are
healthy and being cared for by the Year 10
Agricultural Technology class.
The Semester 2 Year 7 Technology class has
begun the plant production unit by researching
vegetables that can be grown at this time of the
year and have started planting this week. Year 9
Agricultural Technology has commenced learning
about pasture production for grazing livestock and
about the management of agricultural and
environmental weeds.
Year 11 Agriculture travelled to Willow Tree, this week, to complete their Farm Case Study tour. Frensham parents, Kate and
James Arnott, hosted the class, on their property ‘Berwicks’. The first day was spent touring the cropping and livestock
enterprises as well as learning about machinery and technology used on the farm. The class’ understanding of pasture and
crop production was enhanced on the second day when the finer details were explained by the Agronomist out in the paddocks.
A visit to the Carroll Cotton gin allowed the class to see the processing of product grown on the farm. The last day of the tour
included a visit to the Killara Feedlot. The feedlot holds 20,000 head of beef cattle being produced for the domestic
(supermarkets) and export markets. On the way back to Frensham, the class toured Pukara Estate near Muswellbrook, which
processes olives into value-added products such as extra virgin olive oil. Again, the tour allowed the class to explore the
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‘paddock to plate’ process of product produced on the Arnott’s
property. The 1300km trip provided a valuable insight into
agricultural production on the beautiful and fertile Liverpool Plains
(pictured below).
On behalf of the Frensham Year 11 Agriculture class, I would like to
thank Kate and James for their generous hospitality and expertise
as well as the opportunity to experience, in context, the course work
studied in class.
Ms Leonie Harris
Co-ordinator of Agriculture, Show Cattle Team & Farm Manager
PDHPE
Year 9 Focus
This term, all students in Year 9 are participating in a Pool Lifesaving Unit in practical lessons. Every student is completing a
nationally recognised qualification from the Royal Life Saving Society Australia. They have the choice of either the Bronze
Star or Bronze Medallion. Components of these two courses include rescue and towing techniques, safe entry techniques,
and swimming all four lifesaving strokes (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Sidestroke and Survival Backstroke). Students participating at
the Bronze Medallion level are also required to complete a rescue fully clothed and a timed swim. We feel that this unit is an
excellent opportunity for students to develop lifelong swimming and rescue skills.
Miss Erin Gray, Head of PDHPE
Sport
Cross Country
On Friday 22 July, Emily Fisher (Year 12) and Antoinette Inglis (Year 10) competed in the NSW All Schools Cross Country
Carnival, held at Eastern Creek. On a very muddy track, both girls performed extremely well with Emily being placed 22 nd in the
18 Years and Antoinette placing 16th in the 16 Years event. Emily and Antoinette are commended for their dedication to training
throughout the season and they have appreciated the expert training and advice by coach, Mr Geoff Stalker.
Hockey and Netball
Hockey and Netball have started very well this term with a number of wins in both Sports and enthusiasm at training sessions
and in matches and the feeling on the Games Field have been excellent. Team 1 Hockey played against PLC Armidale at
Sydney Olympic Park in Week 2 and this week the Junior A team will play NEGS at the same venue.
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Wet Weather arrangements for Saturday Sport
Cancellations of Saturday Sport are rarely made before Saturday morning, unless a venue notifies IGSSA that the facilities will
not be playable prior to this.
Means of gaining information concerning play: IGSSA WEBSITE: http://ahigs.nsw.edu.au/IGSSA.aspx
For example: If checking re Hockey at Frensham, TEXT 'hockeyf’’, or Netball at Frensham, TEXT ‘netballf’.
SMS Weather Information: Using your mobile phone, SMS your keyword to 1992 5465. Messages cost 55c per message sent.
Your keyword is the name of the sport and the first initial of the venue. A return SMS will be sent that gives you the status of
the venue - open or closed.
IGSSA have introduced a new method to gain access to all information regarding your daughter’s IGSSA Sport.
No registration is required, simply follow the steps below. Once you have this, you are able to send it as a link to your home
screen on your mobile phone.
For example:
Team 1 Hockey is FRE01; Junior A Hockey is FRE07. This number is on the draw each week and changes with each Sport.
When accessing information about your daughter’s team, please check her team number.
myIGSSA Mobile Screens
As it is not necessary to be registered to use the new mobile
screens, students, coaches and parents can access them from a
smartphone, tablet or computer.
To access all mobile
http://m.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/
screens
set
up
a
bookmark-
9 Check venue closures (Click on the venue closures icon)
9 Find games for selected teams (including links to maps)
9 Check results and ladders (full point score tables will still
be available on the website).
Athletics
The Athletics team has the opportunity to compete in two Twilight Carnivals
this term, with another two in the coming weeks. These Carnivals are a great
opportunity for athletes to trial in a number of events and is then used as a
strong base for the selection of the team to represent Frensham at the IGSSA
Carnival. The heats of the 800m and hurdle events will be held on Wednesday
17 August at 4pm at Sydney Olympic Park, with the Finals to follow on
Thursday 18 August, along with the remainder of the events.
All girls in the Athletics squad are commended for their efforts in both training
and at the Twilight Carnivals this term and have demonstrated strength in a
number of events for the IGSSA Carnival.
LEFT: Annabella Lewis, Year 11 - 5th in the under 19 age group in her first
half marathon in Kona, Hawaii
Twilight Carnivals
Friday 5 August: 4.00pm–9.00pm
Friday 12 August: 4.00pm–9.00pm - selected athletes
IGSSA Carnival:
Wednesday 16 August: 4.00pm: 800m and hurdle heats
Thursday 17 August: 8.30am–3.30pm IGSSA Carnival
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Swimming
This term, we have a number of girls participating in the Swimming squad. These girls are required to train three mornings a
week, coached by Mrs Jenny Balla, Mr Ben Slade and Mrs Angela Harmey. All girls have been training well this term. We have
been invited to attend the winter race nights held this term on Friday 5 August and Friday 2 September. This provides
swimmers with the opportunity to race in selected events over winter.
Mrs Jane Crellen, Head of Sport
Snowsports
From left top: Division 1: Ellie Fox, Georgia Saeck, Cassandra Phillips (seated), Madison Moore, Rosie O’Neil, Madeleine
Johnston, Mathilda Penton (seated), Arabella Jones, Matilda Martin. Division 2: Catherine Talbot, Amelia Douglass, Teya
Blunck, Emily Gubbins, Tara Penton. Division 3: Daisy Latimer, Hannah Hartnell, Dimity Crowe, Jessica Greig, Meg Fairrie, Ella
Clark, Caitlin Quinn. From right bottom: Snowboard Division 2: Daisy Latimer, Jessica Latimer. Captains of
Snowsports: Cassandra Phillips and Mathilda Penton.
Ms Joanne Allison, Snowsports Coordinator
Visual Arts/Design & Technology
In Years 7-11, students in Visual Arts are approaching new artmaking tasks for Semester 2 enthusiastically. Students in Year 7
are developing and producing a still life painting, featuring found objects and plants. In this work, they are aiming to incorporate
some of their core learning from Term 2, such as an applied understanding of colour and effective distribution of tone. Students
have employed Photoshop to assist with re-scaling forms and manipulating colour and tonal contrast in order to produce an
effective draft composition.
After formulating ideas for a painting during late Term 2, students in Year 9 have begun to block in colour and form on their
canvases. In order to present a theme of their choice within their painting, the girls are re-contextualising imagery from the
world of art and popular culture, in conceptually and visually engaging ways. The task provides students with the chance to
explore and practise diverse painting techniques and develop stylistic preferences, ranging from fine realistic rendering to more
expressive applications of the medium.
Beginning with a brief to juxtapose panels featuring text, human form and pattern to convey a theme, Year 10 have also
employed Photoshop to form effective compositions. Students have been encouraged to think flexibly and imaginatively about
what might constitute ‘human form’, ‘text’ or ‘pattern’, and how related images will support both visual interest and the
conveyance of ideas. To render sections of the artwork, students will choose from a range of two-dimensional media.
Year 11 are now undertaking their final unit of the Preliminary Course. An underpinning aim of the practical component of the
unit is to encourage students to look afresh at what may possibly be thought of as common, mundane and banal objects which
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form part of their world. Students were required to select an object which fitted the description above, and photograph it in a
highly creative manner, employing factors such as lighting, placement, cropping and repetition to add visual interest to images.
A second stage of the task requires students to produce one more artwork in their choice of media. This artwork must have
some visual and/or conceptual link to the object which they have photographed. Students are encouraged to think creatively
and laterally when developing an idea for this artwork.
Mr Phil Alldis, Head of Visual Arts and Design
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