NEWSLETTER ISSUE 8 I DECEMBER 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL THE END. It’s time to say goodbye. For the year 8 to 11 students, what does the end of the school year mean? Some words that end in END they can learn from:
IN THIS ISSUE Important Information....................2 Music News......................................3 Tesla...................................................5 Think Bright.......................................6 Year 8 and 9 Netball Carnival........7 Year 11 SIV Aquatics......................7 Year 10 Outdoor Pursuits...............8 SACA Presentation..........................9 ATSI Art Workshop....................... 10 Romeo and Juliet......................... 10 Visual Arts News.......................... 11
MEND: The end of the year is a good time to mend things before we finish up. Maybe there are some friendships that were broken and need mending by saying sorry and parting on a friendly note. SPEND: How will the students spend the holidays? Hopefully using the time to enjoy the sunshine, get lots of exercise, have fun, spend time with friends and family, refresh! ASCEND: Next year you all move up year - how exciting to be continuously moving up and forward. FRIEND: Keep in touch with friends over the holidays. SEND: The end of the year is a good time to send messages of thanks to people who have made a difference in your life.
RECOMMEND: Find out what your teachers recommend for reading through the holidays or how to prepare for next year. For the year 12 students it’s goodbye to school! Now that the exams and assessments are finally over, they have an exciting future to anticipate. For me, it is goodbye to a 49-year career working on behalf of young people with fine educators and caring communities. I shall treasure the many accomplishments we achieved together at Brighton. My very best wishes are extended to the whole school community of students, educators and families to live by Brighton’s motto, To Do all Things Well.
DEPEND: Think about who and what you really depend on to make your lives happy and useful and keep them close through the holidays.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2019 Term Dates for 2019 (for students) Term 1
29th January – 12th April
Term 2
29th April – 5th July
Term 3
22nd July – 27th September
Term 4
14th October – 13th December
Beginning of 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL continued Subs in Schools – Propulsion In early December, 4 students (Sami Madlur, Nicholas Walker, Brooke Jones and Hunter McFarlane) flew to Sydney, New South Wales along with teachers Andrew Hudson and Emma Golding to compete in the 2018 Australian Subs in Schools National Finals held at the Australian National Maritime Museum. The Subs in Schools competition is one of the largest STEM competitions in Australia of which the teams are primarily required to design, manufacture, test and compete against other teams around the country. The team must also create a justified brand, trade booth, portfolios, collaborative opportunities and sponsorship to be able to be competitive. After working on this project for over 4 months the team saw success by becoming the National Champions! Not only did they place 1st outright but won 8 categorical awards: • Submarine Institute of Australia Innovation Award
Year 8 students commence school on Tuesday 29th January 2019, 8.40am
• Visual Connections Best Graphic Design
Year 8 students will meet their House Leader in the following places:
• Best Engineered Submarine
• Buffalo – central courtyard
• Best Team Verbal Presentation
• Cygnet – front oval (under the trees)
• Best Team Marketing
• Holdfast – Brighton Theatre (in the foyer)
• Outstanding Industry Collaboration Award
• Rapid – Gymnasium
This competition is bound for the international level very soon and hope that Propulsion can continue their legacy.
Year 8 students will be able to check their Home Group when they come to pay school fees on the dates listed below. These Home Group lists will also be placed around the school on day 1. As per our timetable, the end of the school day on Tuesdays will be 2.30pm. The end of the school day on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays will be 3.15pm. Year 12 students commence school on Tuesday 29th January 2019, 9.15am. They are to meet in the Brighton Concert Hall foyer. Years 9, 10 and 11 students commence school on Wednesday 30th January 2019, 8.40am. Years 9, 10 and 11 students go to the central courtyard to determine Home Group rooms and proceed directly to Home Group. Room allocations will be posted on windows facing the central courtyard. New students to the school in years 9-12, please meet in the Front Office foyer. Fee Collection Details for 2019 The school will be open for collection of school fees on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd January 2019 from 9.00am to 2.30pm. This will be operated from Student Reception.
• Best Manufactured Submarine • Best Application of Computer Aided Design
GO DEEP OR GO HOME!!! PROPULSION. Olivia O’Neill Principal
MUSIC NEWS November and December saw several concluding performances and community commitments for the music department. Trumpeters Jayden Doe, Ben Monaghan and Hayley Chapman performed the Last Post for Remembrance Day at the Errington Special Ed Centre, Brighton Sunday Market, Mitcham Primary School and the Brighton Theatre. Showcase 2 provided a concluding performance for semester 2 learning in years 8 to 10. This included the year 10s performing musical highlights from “Grease” – a new addition to their curriculum. Three of our international students (Luca Ciafella, Helena Adzic and Jason Zhang, with the help of Ishan Kapoor) organised a brilliant lunchtime concert in the Brighton Concert Hall on 29 November. As 2018 is a non-tour year, we were once again in St Peter’s Cathedral for Brighton Festive Carols on Monday 3 December. All of our co-curricular choirs, supported by the brass ensemble, Stimson Wind Quintet, year 12 string quintet, guitar ensemble and the newly refurbished pipe organ, performed songs relating to the Christmas story. This was interspersed with student narrations and exuberant congregational carol singing. On the following morning, the brass ensemble and several choristers visited Government House to assist His Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le and Mrs Le in making Christmas dreams come true for a group of 20 children in special care in South Australia.
Somerton Park Rotary Club Solo Competition In a new opportunity for Brighton Secondary School students, students in years 8 to 10 competed in a solo competition sponsored by the Rotary Club of Somerton Park. Special thanks to former Brighton Secondary School teacher, Andrew Dean for adjudicating. The following award recipients will perform in a concert for the Rotary Club in early 2019: Year 8 1st – Cyrus Nuthakki (piano) 2nd – Jack Woolcock (voice) 3rd – Tie between Tom Wilson (piano) and Molly Thomas (trumpet) Year 9 1st – Nic Bergoc (piano)
AMEB Exam Results Congratulations to the following students on these amazing results: Katerina Angione
A+ for 5th Grade Flute
Samara Ball
A for 6th Grade Flute
Zade Barns High Credit for 5th Grade Piano for Leisure Bronte Fitzgibbons A+ for 7th Grade Piano for Leisure plus AMEB Prize Leah Komad-Antic Honours for 5th Grade Piano Lora Kurusa A+ for 8th Grade Classical Guitar Nina Prerad Merit for 5th Grade Piano Nathan Wilks
A for 5th Grade Piano
Liam McQuinn was selected to perform in the AMEB’s 2018 Showcase and Awards Ceremony. His selection was made on the recommendation of the examiner of his 2018 Grade 5 Piano for Leisure exam.
2nd – Shannon Whitehead (violin) 3rd – Tie between Jackson Mack (drum kit) and Greg Burton (trombone) Year 10 1st – Ashlyn von Bertouch (violin) 2nd – Jereyll Chia (piano) 3rd – Isabelle Mason (clarinet) Andrew Barrett Head of Music
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MUSIC NEWS continued Short Film Project
Kindergarten Excursion On Wednesday 14 November Mrs Whelan’s year 10 Musicianship class went to Somerton Kindergarten to present to the Kindy students a Kindermusik lesson we designed as a class throughout this term. This term, we have been working on a Kindermusik project where we worked in groups. Each group was assigned an early childhood music pedagogy. For example, one group studied Dalcroze, which involved a lot of movement; another studied Kodaly teaching independent singing; and the other focused on Orff bringing rhythm and percussive instruments into the picture. Each of these groups composed short songs in line with their pedagogies and based on the theme we decided on as a class, ‘Under the Sea’. On the day we had an interactive session with the children getting them up and moving, teaching them our compositions, and generally having fun. We also read them the story, ‘Commotion in the Ocean’. It was great fun and very rewarding to see the children enjoying our songs. I’m sure I can say it was a great experience for all.
I recently pitched an idea to Stephen King’s Dollar Babies program and won the rights for $1 to adapt ‘A Tale of the Laundry Game’ into a short film. King’s company One Manner Productions will adapt the story, which follows a night of heavy drinking, laundry workers, Rocky and Leo, who are on their way home when they see a vehicle ominously following them on a long, dark stretch of road. The audition process will begin from December to January, with filming taking place in late January. The film will be finished in the middle of next year and the aim is to enter the film into the Monster Fest and the 13 Horror Fest. Local Indie bands, Allium and Pollard Row will have their music featured on the sound track. Matthew Maio Mackay Year 9 student
Alison Marton Year 10 student
Year 10 SIM Wizard Tone Recording Studios Experience On Monday 19 August, the year 10 Special Interest Music students all spent a day at the Wizard Tone Recording Studios. Throughout the term, we had focused on preparing a piece to record at the studio for assessment. To ensure that we could give the recording our best shot, we had been performing to each other during lessons, and giving each other feedback. All kinds of instruments and musical styles were recorded by James Brown, each student playing to their own strengths. On the day, everyone was under a bit of pressure to perform their piece the best they’d ever perform it within a limited time frame and with a very small number of takes. In total, we produced 25 tracks in the course of the day. The experience was really fun. Everybody learnt a lot about how the recording process works, and what it is like to be in a recording studio environment. Overall, it was quite an enjoyable day, and we all can’t wait to listen to the tracks! Leticia Lee Year 10 student
Year 9 SIM Composition: Gaming Music Unit Throughout this term, the year 9 Special Interest Music students have been teaming up with a group of year 11 VET game designers to compose music for their games using Garage Band. There was a diverse range of games being developed from horror to action packed games. We composed loops for their games based on the requests and feedback of the game designers, and developed our music according to the feedback we received from each other, the game designer and the teacher. This learning activity was extremely insightful as it challenged our musicianship skills in that we were required to compose gaming music, and use our communication and collaborative skills within the groups we worked in. We were able to see the finished products during the VET Video Game Design Expo on Thursday lunchtime in the library when we had the opportunity to play the games with the music we composed. This has been one of the most fun and challenging units of year 9 SIM composition course. Mina Johansson and Greg Burton Year 9 students
TESLA On Thursday 8 August representatives from Tesla visited Brighton Secondary School to talk to year 8, 9 and 10 students about how technology can assist in transitioning the world to using sustainable energy sources. Tesla envisions a world where energy is captured in homes via solar panels, stored for use in batteries and also used to charge vehicles for transport. This would reduce reliance on unsustainable power sources such as coal, oil and gas. To support this, Tesla have started manufacturing solar rooves to collect light using photovoltaic cells. Tesla have built the biggest factory in the world in Nevada, which is dedicated to manufacturing large numbers of lithium ion batteries for use not only in home batteries but also in cars and trucks. A Tesla Model X vehicle was parked outside the Concert Hall for students to see what an electric car looks like. Students were impressed and the car was described as “epic�. The representatives also talked about large batteries, like the battery built near Jamestown, and how these batteries can be used to reduce the reliance of small islands on diesel fuel for their electricity, hence reducing their carbon footprint. Many insightful questions were asked by students at the end of the presentation about battery storage, future job prospects and emerging technology. Although Elon Musk himself was disappointingly not present, the presenters successfully conveyed the importance of technology and sustainability. Shoghi Fallah 1003R
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THINK BRIGHT Wow, a seriously fast semester has flown by, packed with lots of exciting Think Bright activities. 2018 has been a particularly special year for Think Bright with the program celebrating its five-year anniversary. This sees our inaugural class graduating Stage 2 and completing their SACE and we couldn’t be prouder of the young adults our ‘kids’ have developed into. This class recently attended a lunch and were invited to reflect on their time in Think Bright and how it prepared them for senior schooling. All agreed that in particular, the integrated units, levels of autonomy and self-governance developed in Think Bright, helped to prepare them for year 12, especially the Research project. Our year 9 and 10 classes had the opportunity in terms 3 and 4 to visit the SA Space School’s Mars immersion room at Hamilton Secondary College. Here they took roles as astronauts on the Martian landscape with counterpart controllers in Mission Control. The afternoon saw them applying their science and maths skills towards testing samples that they had collected from the planet’s surface. Mr Karapetsas and Ms Carter combined English and Maths to investigate the successes of particular story lines, actors, and genres of TV Poilet series using statistical analysis. The statistics were then used to augment debates held in English. Not only did students learn the power of using statistical data in evaluating and debating concepts in popular media but they also reflected deeply upon group dynamics and their ability to collaborate. Think Bright was also strongly represented in the F1 World Championship winning team - Horizon, with current students Tom Lightfoot and Luka Moase joined by alumni, Jae-Marie Elliss, James Gurney and James Lloyd, along with year 12 student, Luke Battjes. The incredible amount of work and dedication that these students have put in over years paid off for them in Singapore. Congratulations!
Term 4 saw our first, student-based instructional rounds aimed at exploring the point of practice ‘To what extent is classroom talk used to support learning at BSS?’ Students spent the day learning about constructive criticism and communication, in active observation of classes, followed by a debriefing where they presented their findings and recommendations to the principal team. This was then followed-up by Liam O’Connor-Dawkins, Abbey Seyair and Finn Maddern presenting their findings to the whole staff at the Teaching Learning Community Showcase in week 7. All spoke beautifully and had some excellent recommendations to put forward in relation to the point of practice, as part of our culture of Student voice. Students cited the opportunity to see learning from a new point of view as one of the major positive take-home opportunities of the experience. Finally, the year 10 class participated in their Finishing ceremony, celebrating the culture, friendships and experiences during their time in the Think Bright program. Hannah Goodburn, Larna Jarvis, Sami Madlur, Riley Reardon and Liam O’Connor Dawkins all gave lovely speeches outlining their experiences, supported by multimedia presentations prepared by Chloe Loftus and Liam McQuinn. The whole evening was professionally steered by our comperes Luka Moase and Imogen Laventure. It has been an exciting and challenging year and we are looking forward already to 2019 and the opportunities it presents. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Dr Sam Moyle Think Bright Program Manager
YEAR 8 AND 9 MIXED NETBALL CARNIVAL The very popular Mixed Netball Carnival was held at Blackwood High School earlier this term. Brighton Secondary School had 8 teams compete with spirit and sportsmanship. Although no team made the Grand Final it was great to be a part of the carnival. Many thanks to students who took on leadership roles within their team and to the staff who supported the day. Jason Archer Sport Coordinator
YEAR 11 SIV AQUATICS On Monday 20 November, members of the year 11 SIV class ventured to West Lakes for a day of aquatics. The students could choose 2 activities including sailing, windsurfing and kayaking with the aim to learn the basic skills and boost their water confidence. It also helped in their decision regarding which activity they will specialise in for Stage 2 in 2019. We were welcomed with perfect conditions; warm and overcast with a slight breeze. The students were commended on their positive attitude and work ethic by the instructors and their results suggest we look forward to a successful 3-day course next year. Shane Durbridge SIV Teacher
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YEAR 10 OUTDOOR PURSUITS CAMPS At the beginning of term 4, all of the Outdoor Pursuits classes headed off on camp, one after the other. This required some precision planning by both the Outdoor Education faculty and students, to ensure nothing got left behind! Each camp started with a long drive to the Riverland, along with carefully selected playlists and singalongs from the students. On arrival at Lock 4, the class had to organise and pack their canoes, ready for a few days of adventure. Once they were on the water, the classes headed through the Lock, where the water drops by a significant amount. What followed was a challenging paddle along the length of Katarapko Creek over 2 days. Some classes had to endure torrential rain and thunderstorms, leading to route changes, however other classes got some of the best weather of the month – sunny, warm and clear. Many native animals were seen – most notably a brown snake swimming across the river! There was a huge sense of success for each class when they arrived at Loxton Caravan Park on the last day, after challenging themselves and learning more about themselves, others and the environment. A big thankyou to the staff who gave up their time to support students on their successful trips (Ben Smith, Laura Packard, Michael Foot, Annika Winter, Laura de Garis, Cameron Sparkes, Patrick Mackay and Alisha Kestell). ‘I talked with other people who I don’t often talk with at school so it was good to get know them a little bit better than I did beforehand. I learnt how to even out your equipment on a canoe and I learnt how to cook with a trangire. Going on this camp was a great experience for me because there was a lot of stuff I learnt about myself over the 3 days on camp. I would definitely recommend this subject to any year 9s for next year.’ Peter Vowles Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator
SACA PRESENTATION FOR OUR SPORTY GIRLS This term students were invited to attend a session run by the South Australian Cricket Association – SACA, aimed at female students who are interested in pursuing a professional career in sport. Sam Betts (an Adelaide Striker and SA Scorpions player) presented the talk with a female focus. Some of the topics covered were: • The sacrifice, dedication, passion determination required to succeed.
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• What motivates them to seek continual improvement within their performance. • What amazing opportunities there are now for women and girls in sport. • Importance of health and nutrition. • How athletes still study so when they retire they still have another career. • What it’s like to have a career in a sport that you love. The session was highly informative, and the students demonstrated their engagement by asking some insightful questions during the question and answer session. Sam concluded the presentation with a fun and frenetic game of cricket on the oval which was enjoyed by girls of all year levels. Jamie Harvey Learning Support Coordinator
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ATSI YEAR 9 BOYS ART WORKSHOP Across terms 3 and 4, 2 year 9 Aboriginal students have been working on some special art projects. Deklyan Kay and Jaxon Sampson decided to produce art projects for their year 9 PLP. Deklyan’s art represents his personal connection to the top end of Australia and depicts crocodile dreaming. Jaxon’s art depicts his dreaming of an eagle and his family. Both art pieces are extremely special in representing the boys’ Aboriginal heritage. Katie Sanderson Artist in Residence
ROMEO AND JULIET THE STAR-CROSSED LOVERS On Thursday 8 November all year 10 students went to see the Romeo and Juliet performance by Adelaide drama company, Waxing Lyrical. This take of the classic Shakespeare tragedy was quite different and the comedic version was very captivating and entertaining. It also included some interactive aspects with the audience that were engaging. This production helped quite a lot of us better understand the play and the Shakespearean vocabulary. The timing was also good as year 10 students are currently studying Romeo and Juliet. Maddie Lindqvist Year 10 student Romeo and Juliet year 10 English performance Waxing Lyrical
Deborah Smith English, EAL Coordinator
VISUAL ARTS NEWS Photos depict end of semester projects from year 11 students titled How Artists Work, creative arts and year 9 visual art. Students have worked through a variety of individual and group project themes. Congratulations to Abbey Wood in year 11 who is currently exhibiting her portrait paintings in Immersion, a local art gallery in Brighton. Year 11 visual art students have presented a mini exhibition under the stairwell in the art area. These works reflect the students own ideas and are the concluding products to their folio. Year 9 students have explored three dimensional art through functional and sculptural clay pieces. Yasmin Paterson Art Teacher
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SCHOOL LEAVER STUDY 2019 – B PART OF IT Year 12 South Australian students in 2018 who were enrolled in the high school study (B Part of It), have an opportunity to continue in the study and have another throat swab taken as part of the Men B School Leaver Study from 01 February 2019. Students who participated in the study in 2018 will receive a letter in the next few weeks providing further information. For any students who did NOT participate in the high school study there is an opportunity to participate in the School Leaver Study by presenting at the B Part of It stands at Orientation week (‘O’ Week) at the main campuses of: Flinders University, University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide. School leavers who opt to have a throat swab will be required to complete a brief questionnaire and a consent form. Participants will be reimbursed for their time with a $40.00 Coles Myer Voucher. Further information for 2018 school leavers is available at the B Part of It website: http://www.bpartofit.com.au in early 2019.
EVENT PHOTOS Photographs taken during the year by Event Photo are available online using the following details: Website: www.eventphoto.com.au Password: BSS18 This password will give access to all the galleries we have set up for Anzac Day, Music Spectacular, Sports Days, Swimming Carnivals, Standards Days, Drama Productions etc.
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