Carter Harris-Smith
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Congratulations to Carter Harris-Smith (Hi Yr7) who came second in solo at the Chinese Singing Gala held at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Year 7 student Carter Harris-Smith was the only participant from GGS competing in the Chinese Singing competition against Secondary Schools of Victoria. All participants were students learning Chinese from Year 7 to Year 12. The competition was only in two groups: Duet and Solo. Carter sang a touching Chinese song “Shensibuli”. This song was just sang by famous Chinese movie and singing star Jackie Chan after the earthquake in China on 12th May. Carter worked very hard to pronounce the Chinese words accurately. He did a fantastic job. Carter performed his song in a white shirt, black pants and a “Red Scarf” (as this is a particular formal cloth for Chinese secondary students in China). He sang this song especially for the people who has lost their parents, children, or homes. Carter won the most exciting and the longest clapping from the audiences. He did not only win the Second in the Competition, but won every audience’s heart! Xana Perchey
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Congratulations to student Xana Perchey (M Y12) for his role in the film ‘Playing for Charlie’ which was recently screened at the Melbourne Film Festival in August. ‘Playing for Charlie’ is a poignant exploration of a teenage boy struggling to build a future for his family. It is a coming-of-age story that discovers some powerful truths about finding your courage in an imperfect way and following your dreams. Xana came to be involved in the film through our work in the Drama department last year and was auditioned in Melbourne along with students Alistair Farland and Pat Sutherland – all extraordinary actors. The film was directed by Pene Patrick a Timbertop parent and has been favourably received earlier this year at the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. The Year 12 Theatre students all travelled to Melbourne as a group to see Xana’s film at the Melbourne Film Festival in August. Well done Xana!
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Lillian Liu Congratulations to our Year 7 student Lilian Liu (Ot Yr7), who was recently awarded her Associate Diploma in Music (Piano Performance), a remarkable achievement for someone so young. Lilian has also won the following awards at the recent Geelong Eisteddfod: 1st Prize - “Under 14d Pianoforte section” 2nd Prize - “Under 16 section” 2nd Prize - “Junior Pianoforte Awards 19 Years and Under” Perhaps best of all she was awarded 1st prize for the “Graeme Watt Award 21 Years and Under” for any piece by Mozart or Haydn. We congratulate Lilian on her success. Will Studd Congratulations to Will Studd, father of Sam Studd (Cu’07) for receiving the 2009 Age Good Food Guide Professional Excellence Award for his excellent work in supporting Australian cheesemakers. Will received the awards due to his exemplary efforts in campaigning for the rights of Australian cheesemakers to make raw milk (unpastuerised) cheese, providing relief to local cheesemakers and consumers alike. For his contribution to the appreciation of quality Australian cheese, Will has won awards from the French Government and was last year admitted to the hall of Fame in the World Food Media Awards. Oscar Sach-Haber Congratulations to our Middle School student Oscar Sach-Haber (Bw Yr8), who competed and won the Under 16 section of a Victorian Drumming competition hosted by Revolver Music – a prominent Melbourne retailer, drum school and live music venue. This is a tremendous effort as the level of talent on the day was very high. Well done Oscar!