It was comforting coming back to face to face teaching after just over a week of another round of remote learning. Both staff and students were very enthusiastic to be back on campus and enjoying their daily school routines. We are reminded about the importance of being together and being able to interact with each other and how this positively impacts our wellbeing and adds to the life of our vibrant school community.
Even though we returned with COVID safe restrictions in place we were also very fortunate enough to be able to continue with planned activities in the coming weeks including the career course counselling that will take place for Years 9 and 10 students next week. Each student will have the opportunity to speak to a course counsellor to ensure they have decided on an appropriate program for 2022.
Production Update – Fame Junior.
In the coming week Mrs Ramona Arney and Mrs Jane Dali continue to rehearse with the students so that they are ready for their show times that will take place on August 9, 10 and 11. With the current COVID guidelines the students will have the opportunity to perform for a live audience even though numbers will be limited. The cast a crew have had a live ‘rehearsal’ and this will be followed by after school rehearsals on Wednesday August 4 and Thursday August 5. We wish the staff and students of Junior Fame all the best in the coming weeks as we look forward to be able to watch our school production for 2021.
Penola Outdoor Environmental Studies Ski Trip.
The Penola annual Outdoor Environmental Studies Ski Trip is also going ahead this week with the provision COVID safe measures being put in place. The Year 11 Outdoor & Environmental Studies class will be visiting Mt Hotham Ski camp from Wednesday 4 August to Friday 6 August. A group of 18 students accompanied by Luke Reynolds, Steven Woodburn, Natalie Pressuti and Jason Hussey will visit Mt Hotham and take part in the Alpine Expedition which includes skiing and snowboarding activities. We wish them all the best on their three day camp experience.
Year 12 Art Gallery Visit
As part of the Unit 4 Studio Art Industry Context unit, Year 12 students took part in an excursion to Lyon House Gallery Museum in Kew on Friday 30 July. The students viewed an exhibition on John Nixon a contemporary Australian artist. The exhibition involved art works from 1995 to 2014 and students were able to gain knowledge about the operations and purposes of art galleries.
Upcoming Parent Webinar
The importance of parenting in the development of our children is paramount at all stages of a child’s growth. I would like to share some webinars that are available for parents and guardians.
Join the eSafety Commissioner’s expert education and training team for a free live webinar. The webinar will provide parents and carers with an understanding of online sexual harassment and image-based abuse.
August 10, 2021 at 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Register at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars