College Band Performance

The College Band performed at a recent assembly. The band has developed, since its inception, into a tight ensemble performing difficult repertoire. Members are developing soloing techniques as well as learning to listen and respond to the playing of other members.

 

Grade 8 History

In Grade 8 History, students have been learning about the Renaissance. During one of their History lessons, they learnt about the Sistine Chapel and put themselves in the shoes of Michelangelo by colouring in an image of The Creation of Adam that was stuck under their desks. Students found this task to be physically challenging and could appreciate the works of Michelangelo. 

Grade 8 Civics & Citzenship

Grade 8 students have been undertaking studies of society in their Term 3 Civics and Citizenship unit. The children have been learning how laws are made and applied. One lesson focussed on the ways in which European laws and customs differ from traditional Aboriginal laws and customs. For this lesson, students learnt about Aboriginal 'lore' and pre-colonial societies in lutruwita/Tasmania. Children enjoyed using miniature resources and figurines to learn how customary laws controlled many aspects of society and local economies based on trade.

Legacy Week

On 30th August, Brooklyn and I went to the Blackmans Bay post office to sell items for legacy. These included badges, pens, keyrings, wristbands and little teddy bears.  When we first got to the post office, we set up everything and then started selling. At first, it was a bit awkward because we didn’t know what to say. Then as time went by we really got the hang of it and sold lots of items.  We were so excited every time we sold anything. We were there for 2 hours. We ended up raising $148.20 to support Legacy, which included selling 3 bears which we were very happy about. When we got back on the bus, we were so happy about what we had done and how much we’d raised. When I first heard about doing this for Legacy, I wanted to do it but didn’t realise just how much I would enjoy it. The day was full of laughs and good times. I would definitely do it again if I had the chance in the future. 

Philosothon

On 19th August, students Inara Osborne and Bede and Ruby Prichard went to the Hobart Campus of Guilford Young College, where they competed against schools from all around Tasmania in a Philosophy & Ethics debate called the Philosothon. The competing students were randomly split up into four groups of around nine members. Each group had to present their views on two separate philosophical dilemmas, and the four judges, members of the philosophy staff from the University of Tasmania, gave their verdict on which team displayed the deepest understanding of philosophy. The questions posed on the day were: "When is civil disobedience the correct thing to do?" and "If Person A and Person B are visiting their friend Person C, who is in hospital with a life-threatening illness but is unaware of how severe it is. Person A wants to inform Person C, but Person B wants to keep the truth from them. Who is right?"

As you can see the groups had a lot to think about and had many possible scenarios to explore.

By Bede Prichard