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Year 11 Modern History Excursion

Jo Dunn on 18/10/2018

On Wednesday 10 October, the Year 11 Modern History class attended the WA Holocaust Institute to learn more about the causes and events of the mass genocide of the Jewish people that took place across Europe as a result of Nazi ideology. The visit began with a talk by Geoff, our guide at the Institute, and then we had a group discussion about our understanding of the events and causes of the Holocaust.

We were then guided through a selection of videos, interviews and photos that described the treatment and abuses of the Jewish people during the period of Nazi control in Germany. After this, we went into the main room that contained many confronting photos and other primary sources that really opened our eyes to the horrific treatment and conditions that were daily life for the persecuted during this time. Each source also had information attached to help us understand the context of this shameful period in history. We then got to choose a source that interested us, ask questions and had a group discussion on the events depicted.

Our experience at the WA Holocaust Institute was very educational, eye opening, and confronting. As students of Modern History, we gained a much clearer and deeper understanding of the Holocaust and why it occurred. We all left with a more visual understanding of the horrific events that occurred. Personally, the experience was highly beneficial, and I would recommend it to all people with an interest in history and who would like to learn more about the Holocaust.

Emma McGrath, Year 11 Student

 

The excursion to the WA Holocaust Institute was a highly insightful and educational experience that helped the Modern History students incorporate a new level of knowledge into the Nazi Germany unit of study. Students were shown original sources and artifacts from this terrible period of history, which really helped contextualise our understanding of the period.

Stephen Loreck, Year 11 Student

 

The WA Holocaust Institute was a hugely enlightening and eye-opening experience. Our guide Geoff Kaye offered extremely insightful and interesting information surrounding the Holocaust. The pictures we saw illuminated the horrors experienced by many during the Holocaust. Seeing this first hand made what we have been learning in class more real. Overall, our visit to the Institute was extremely useful, not only to someone who is learning about history, but for anyone who enjoys learning something new.

Georgia Condon, Year 11 Student

Year 5 Leadership Retreat

Jo Dunn on 17/10/2018

Our Year 5 students experienced a highly engaging day last Friday at their Leadership Retreat conducted by 24:7 School Ministry. The focus was on developing the qualities and traits that Jesus demonstrates in his leadership as a guide for aspiring leaders to follow. Through the use of comic superheroes and the fruits of the Spirit, the students were offered practical ways to develop leadership qualities. Year 5 students can use this experience as they become the Student Leaders of the Primary School for 2019.

Dianne Grinbergs, Religious Education Coordinator Primary

Student Reflections

  • The Leadership Retreat was very helpful and made us feel more confident about going into Year 6 鈥� Lara Esler
  • I learnt about all the fruits of the Holy Spirit and which superhero used them 鈥� Tyson Edwards
  • It was fun! 鈥� Dean Gazis
  • Our presenters were very nice. They taught us lots that everyone is a superhero in different ways 鈥� Cal Martin
  • We learnt about the different qualities to be a good leader 鈥� Sophia Nardi
  • I learnt about the fruits of the Holy Spirit 鈥� Chelsea White

Friday 12 October was a special day for the Year 5 classes, for we were invited to a special Leadership Retreat with the 24:7 School Ministry team.
As the school year is drawing to end, we are preparing for our new leadership roles for next year when we become Year 6鈥檚. The Leadership Retreat focused on how to become leaders. We talked about DC and Marvel superheroes, watched superhero movie clips and discussed the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The fruits that we discussed are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We also discussed which superhero has which fruit/fruits of the Holy Spirit. We broke into groups and got our hands cleaned by our group leaders and 铿乴led in and discussed some booklets and work sheets. We also discussed more on God and all about the superheroes and who each superhero is. Thank you to the 24:7 School Ministry. We learnt so much and are very grateful to have been involved with the Leadership Retreat. –聽Isaac Martin-Booth聽

On Friday 12 October, the Year 5’s enjoyed having the 24:7 School Ministry team come in to teach us about leadership. Everyone thought the retreat was really fun!
We learnt about how superheroes can teach us about the fruits of the Holy Spirit. We got put into small groups and played games about the different superheroes. We also watched parts of the movie that showed us that fruit.

Some of the highlights were; Frisbee game (knock over plastic cups with frisbee), acting out 鈥減atience鈥� with a specific topic and a Spider Man game where we had to throw a baby doll into a pillow case that someone (Spider Man) was holding.

We all loved the Leadership Retreat and we can鈥檛 wait to have them back again anext year! – Jessica Scally

秀秀直播 Arts Festival 2018

Jo Dunn on 16/10/2018

The 秀秀直播 Arts Festival program for 2018 has come to a close. The Festival concluded with the special presentation of a commissioned portrait of Saint Marcellin Champagnat by Artist in Residence Andy Quilty, at the Parent Soiree evening on Friday 12th October. This parent social event, set amongst the beautiful art works of students across PK-12, wrapped up weeks of authentic and enriching arts experiences facilitated through our 2018 Artist in Residence Program. The Program was a resounding success, with the journey of captured in a documentary created by Francisco Films. to be taken to the documentary.

Our Student Art Show was celebrated by many of our 秀秀直播 families and friends, as our families journeyed through the Marist Auditorium taking in 2D and 3D art works from Visual Art and Design and Technology subjects. As they meandered through the incredible exhibition, families were entreated to beautiful music performances from students in Years 3-12, and viewed stunningly clever performance art that depicted famous art works dramatically. The night would not have been complete without the street art performers, our 鈥淗ope Angels鈥� and the 鈥榬eal time鈥� construction of our 鈥淗ope Filled Hearts鈥� community art installation, both art experiences emulating our Marist theme of 鈥淗ope鈥� for 2018.

Student awards were presented on the evening to the winning student per year group for Visual Art and Design and Technology subjects, and four College special art awards; the Marcellin Champagnat Vision award, Mary MacKillop award, Education Support Centre award and Artist in Residence award were also presented. See a full list of award winners attached聽

A sincere thank you to; the hard working Arts Festival committee (chaired by Renay Gamble), Arts Learning Team, (in particular Art Coordinator Emily Mabee), Design and Technology Team (led by Stephen Arnold), Maintenance Team, (led by Reece Jones), and the Theatre Management Team (led by Adam James), for all your expertise and support in creating such a wonderful celebration of our Arts program for 2018.

We look forward to celebrating the Arts with you at the 秀秀直播 Arts Festival in 2019.

Maree Grayden, Leader of Learning Arts PK-12

Last Chance to Register for the 2018 秀秀直播 Swimming Lessons

Jo Dunn on 11/10/2018

In-term swimming lessons will take place from Monday 19 November to Thursday 29 November. Parents must register their child online. Please note, registration is compulsory as swimming lessons are part of the school program. Registrations will close Friday 12 October. It is essential that you register your child so classes can be organised. There are still a number of families who have not registered.

to register online. Alternatively, you can go online to www.newmanchurchlandsswimclub.org.au and click on the swimming tab and click on 秀秀直播 in-term swimming lessons to register.
Please note, there is no fee involved as swimming lessons were itemised on your school account, hence the $0.00 figure you will see when registering.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING:

If your child is new to the school or in Years 1 or 2, you will need to start a new registration.
If your child is in Years 3鈥�6, Activeworks will remember your details and you should only have to update information such as your child鈥檚 year and class, the level you wish to enroll in, emergency contact and medical information.

If you need help with your registration, please go online to www.newmanchurchlandsswimclub.org.au and click on the swimming tab, then 秀秀直播 in-term swimming lessons for more information.
If you have any problems after that, please email nchswimming@hotmail.com or Kim on kfield-w@bigpond.net.au

Student Art Show

Jo Dunn on 11/10/2018

On Wednesday 10 October, our three-day Arts Festival began with the opening of the Student Art Show.聽 It was wonderful to see our families coming together to enjoy a joyous expression of our students’ creative energies. The best works from students across K-Y12 was on display along with craft activities, giant games, Music performances, Silent Statues, Performance Art, face painting and a delicious sausage sizzle!

In addition, throughout the evening artists young and old wrote a hopeful message which was hung on strings to form a heart. Hope Filled Hearts was an installation designed by Coordinator of Drama Miss Bethwyn Legg to inspire a community collaboration of art making centered around our Marist theme of Hope.

We were delighted to have our 2018 Artist in Residence Andy Quilty present on the evening who spoke about the highlights of the program and shared his wealth of knowledge to inspire our students to take risks with their work. Families also had the opportunity to view and purchase a number of pieces of work by Andy.

Congratulations to all students who received an award for both Visual Art and Digital Technologies. It was fantastic to celebrate this new generation of artists. A key element of the Arts Festival’s mission is to promote exposure to art and art education to the youth in our community. Please view the list of award winners here聽

Thank you to all of the staff, parent and student volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the night such a success!