NEWSLETTER ISSUE 8 I DECEMBER 2017
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Olivia O’Neill with Ella Warner and Callum Neilson, Year 12 students.
IN THIS ISSUE Important Information.......................2 Diary Dates............................................2 "Movember" Fundraiser.....................2 Valedictory/Presentation Evening..3 Charities/Recognition Assembly....6 Sports Presentation Evening............9 Think Bright Expo..............................10 Debating..............................................10 Citizenship for Humanity.................11 Rapid Morning Tea............................11 Music News........................................12 Shakespeare Festival.......................16 Visual Arts News...............................18 Volleyball News..................................20 White Ribbon Breakfast...................21
We have experienced a school year full of wonder and success, thanks to the students and staff of Brighton. They can all be very proud of their accomplishments. The Charities and Recognition assembly was a fitting celebration of students’ hard work and commitment to their studies and the community. There are many events that only occur because the staff put in time after hours: The Shakespeare Festival; the Sports Presentation Evening; the Think Bright Expo Year 9; the Think Bright final celebration in Year 10; the Year 9 Citizenship for Humanity assembly; the Thinking Carnival; the Year 12 Valedictory, just to name a few since the last newsletter. It was a delight to accompany Assistant Principals, Jill Brindley and Kane Hillman with four of our White Ribbon Ambassadors at the White
Olivia O’Neill with “Sven” the bear which has gone on tour with the Music students to Scandinavia.
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Ribbon breakfast at the Convention Centre. Next year our student Action Teams will progress a range of projects to support those less fortunate as well as showcasing innovative ideas. The “Thinking Carnival” held at West Lakes Resort, brought 170 students together to compete in teams of five to solve a problem from each of the representative schools in the south-western region. This inaugural event was most successful evidenced by positive student feedback. I expect it will develop and be an annual event.
The new year will be here sooner than we think so I encourage you to consider joining the Governing Council. You may like to look at this link to a film sponsored by the Department for Education and Child Development recognising our successful governance. https://youtu.be/4l3Rcx14c20 I take this opportunity to thank the Chair of our Governing Council, Jacqui Squires, who will retire this year. I wish our families a safe and happy holiday season. Olivia O’Neill Principal
Olivia O'Neill with students at the Volleyball School's Cup in Melbourne
CURIOSITY I COURAGE I CITIZENSHIP
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