Gabo Glory for 2014

House Championships 2014: Gabo Glory.

Gabo has won the house championships for the second year running. It was a much closer affair this year with Bastion almost stealing the win during Health and PE Week with double points on the line.  The Bastion House Captains were extremely gracious in defeat and were satisfied with building a platform for the future. Gabo House Captains congratulated their team by winning with sheer participation.

A huge thankyou to the House Captains that organised and assisted with the running of sport all year. And thanks to all the students who participated in these healthy, fun and hopefully lifelong encouraging events.

Below our House Captains; Leanna Severs, Luci Warren, Amy Preston and Tom Reichelt. Absent: Steven Clarke

– Simon Berry

Lighthouse Program and V.C.E. Study Halls

Lighthouse Program and V.C.E. Study Halls

There was an excellent turnout at our fortnightly V.C.E. Study Halls. This term we will also be running a lighthouse program. This program is designed to assist all secondary students. It was a solid turnout for the first session. Information for students below.

 

Introducing: The Lighthouse Program 

When?           Every Second Tuesday with the V.C.E. Study Halls, from 3.30-4.30pm

Where?          In room 5 and around

Why?             To help you ‘catch up’ or ‘extend’ your learning

Who?             Everyone from 7 to 12 + recommendations from Staff/Parents

Catch up

– Are you a behind in your class work?

– Do you have an area of learning that you would like to improve on?

– Do you feel you would benefit from some one-on-one time with your teacher?

Extension

– Do you finish all of your homework in class?

– Do you sometimes wish you could follow your specific interests?

– Do you want to extend learning?

 

***If you answered yes to any of these then the Lighthouse Program is for you.

Arena Theatre: Trapper workshop – Spectacular!

Arena Theatre: Trapper workshop – Spectacular!

On Thursday the 16th of October our VUS students (7-10) participated in a modern theatre production workshop. Arena Theatre Company brought three specialists to Mallacoota P-12 college to explore the idea of ‘choice’ (how much do we really have) and ‘networks’ (do the invisible networks we live in influence us more than we realise). Rube Goldberg machines were used to explore this idea. What’s a Rube Gold thingy, click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w

Students had a ball. They were split into three groups: Writers, Builders and Performers. Each group was tasked with developing a story of change. Each group did fantastic job. During the last session the challenge was to put together the writing, acting and machines. The end result was fantastic. The primary students were on hand as the first every audience for this intricate production. There were 3 Rube Goldberg machines that were interspersed with monologues. Photos are below and a video can be found by clicking the link.

Arena Theatre Company has visited all the secondary schools in the East Gippsland Network. They will be using the ideas the students developed in an upcoming production about ‘change’ and ‘networks’. It is great that our students have been able to contribute to a professional production.

Thanks to:

–          Arena Theatre Company for bringing this production to Mallacoota.

–          The school leadership team for supporting this initiative.

–          The staff that assisted on the day.

–          The students for bringing such a positive and exciting spirit to the program.

Links

http://www.arenatheatre.com.au/

A fantastic video has been put up by Arena, starring many of our students.

http://vimeo.com/112754452

YouTube

Simon Berry