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Lemnos sister school
NEWS
Edition 1 – February 2021
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Celebrating our connection with Lemnos
On Thursday 25 March, we acknowledged the 200th anniversary of Greek National Day. We celebrated with food, music, trivia, and language lessons. We also met with our sister school, the Highschool of Moudros, Lemnos, to share history and culture. A highlight was the appearance in our zoom meeting of the Greek Minister for Education. Keep an eye out on our Instagram page for an APCTV episode showing all the festivities of the day.
Work Experience Program: calling all parents and business owners!
Last year our year 10 students missed out on work experience, which means they now have the chance to do it as part of year 11.
Work experience 2021 will take place from 29 November to 3 December, or during school holidays, and we need parents and the local community to help out.
If your workplace is interested in taking on a work experience student or would like more information about what’s involved, please contact the Careers Advisor and Work Experience coordinator Jessica Archer via email jessicaarcher@albertparkcollege.vic.edu.au
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
NEWS
Edition 1 – February 2021
March Horse Riding Camp
One of the exciting events this term was the return of camps, starting with a three-day horse riding camp.
The camp began in the early hours of day one in Coonawarra, where we were greeted by welcoming instructors and playful horses. Before we met our equine buddies for the next three days, we geared up in helmets and chaps which really made us look the part!
We were partnered with our horses (or in my case a little pony), which we brushed and prepared for the ride ahead. Our accommodation, was an hour away on horseback. I had never ridden a horse before, and been told to beware aching legs after dismounting, but our horses were very experienced and the only thing we felt was a gentle rocking sensation.
In the late afternoon, we arrived at ‘The Barn’ – a cosy building with an abundance of armchairs. The next couple of days were a whirl of horses, fun and laughter. We embarked on rides into the bush, cantered around the countryside and coaxed our horses around arena obstacles.
We also made lovely friendships within our group. Even though many of us had never met before, everybody was very friendly and we were constantly laughing and joking.
Ms Playfoot and Ms Maloney accompanied us on camp, and we benefited greatly from their equestrian wisdom and constant support – as well Ms Playfoot’s excellent sautéed mushrooms!
Horse riding camp was fantastic, and I definitely want to go again next year!
Jane Zorbas 7F
NEWS
Edition 1 – February 2021
Excitement Builds Over APC’s Big Musical
Our first ever APC Musical is about to come to life! Having worked tirelessly since late 2019, our student Writing Team is putting the finishing touches on our script and musical score ready to be handed over to a willing cast, band and support crew to get it on stage.
Our show follows the story of the brave Bailey – a technologically-savvy girl whose mission to save her mum exposes a huge government cover up!
This completely original piece of musical theatre is part of APC’s tenth year anniversary. Auditions are currently underway, with a record number of applicants. We’ll be rehearsing throughout Term 2 and performing at the Alex Theatre in St Kilda in Term 3 (August 11–13).
Please get involved.
French Excursions
APC’s year-9 French students recently put their language skills into action in the best way possible, by ordering delicious galettes and crêpes at Crêperie Breizoz.
The French waiters were very impressed with the students’ confident use of French and the French team would like to commend students for their efforts.
Senior students also had the opportunity to be immersed in French recently, thanks to the Alliance Française French Film Festival.
