Nota Bene

A hard act to follow Senior School

Maeve Cox was recently ranked #1 in the World Monologue Games; 3rd in the Global Youth Category was named a Breakout Performer. Maeve also competed at the Sydney Eisteddfod, receiving Gold in News Reading/ Radio Announcing, Silver in Australian Poem U19s and Silver in the Actor’s Championship.

National Winner

Year 10

Congratulations to Nikki Han who was announced National Winner of the Plain English Speaking Award and was also selected for the Archdale Debating Representative team.

Encore!

Year 12

Congratulations to Sarah Bernard and Rebecca Winton, who were both nominated for ENCORE. ENCORE is a showcase of a selection of performances and compositions by Higher School Certificate Music students. Well done to both students!

Just One Bat

Year 5

Apple Cui was awarded a Gold Award in The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition in October. Apple’s essay and artwork, titled Just One Bat , portrays her thoughts and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Valé Molly Junior School

Our neighbour’s cat Molly spent much of her day sunning herself under the arches in Junior School and receiving love and affection from the girls. She passed away peacefully on 29 August 2021 at age 16. She will be missed.

Staying on track

Junior School

Years 3 – 6 participated in a Create a Q Challenge during lockdown. The aim was to create the shape of a Q when exercising. The Q shapes were tracked by students when walking, running, riding a bike, scooter, skateboard or even rollerskating.

Plastic Fantastic Junior School

Inspired by the project to save White’s Seahorse in Sydney Harbour, Kindergarten – Year 6 students created an artwork out of recycled plastic lids. Thanks to Mr McArdle for making the timber frame!

Funds raised for those doing it rough

Senior School

26 students from Years 10 & 11 slept rough at home to raise money for charity Rough Edges The students raised over $10,000.