Hallam Senior College: Headlines & Highlights Term 1, 2015

Headlines & HighlightsTerm 1, 2015

1 Principal Anne Martin accepts the Outstanding School and Community Partnership Award at the School Sports Victoria Awards held at the MCG on 10th March.

2-3 Ben Halfpenny and Karly Tapner-Gillies were among 55 Victorian students to receive a Sporting Blue Award. Please see our website for more information about these awards.

4 Melbourne Storm players Cooper Cronk and Tim Glasby visit our Rugby League Academy students as part of the NRL’s NRL Community Carnival week.

5 The Boys' Baseball team won all 4 games in the Casey North Baseball Competition an are now through to the next round. 6 The Girls' Cricket team have qualified to play in their 6th consecutive

State Final to be played later in the year. 7 The Girls' Softball team were undefeated in their recent games and have progresses to the next round of games.

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Hallam Senior College: Headlines & Highlights Term 1, 2015

1-3 Year 12 Chemistry Students at a Melbourne University excursion. Students used modern analytical instruments to analyse chemicals in the consumer products in wine, vitamin C tablets and sports drinks. 4-5 Year 12 Psychology students had the opportunity to experience a real life sleep laboratory at the Epworth Sleep Laboratory this term. Our two fabulous volunteers, Matt and Sebile were

lucky enough to ‘sleep’ within the laboratory, where they both actually entered Stage 1 of sleep - typically not believing they were even asleep. 6 The Year 11 Community Services students enjoyed a day out at Myuna Farm experiencing hands on animal husbandry of small animals, equine and our feathery friends. 7-8 The Year 12 Community Services students flipped pancakes, raising $160 for the homeless in the Uniting Care Pancake Day in March. 9-11 During Term 1 the Pasifika PDS class made Chop Suey. Chop Suey originates from China and is a popular dish in the Pacific Islands.

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Hallam Senior College: Headlines & Highlights Term 1, 2015

1-2 We have enjoyed many a fun Fridays this term, from birthdays to dress-ups in Hallam Seniors Colourful Kids Community Playgroup. All families attending our free community service sessions (From 9:00-10:30am each Friday during the school term) thoroughly enjoy it! 3 RAW the new Monday lunchtime space where students come together to share their talent or come to listen and chill. So far this term we’ve seen musicians, singers, rappers, dancers and a little karaoke. We’ll be back again in Term 2 and all students are welcome. 4 Chinese New Year was just one of the themes or celebrations displayed in the Library during Term 1. Others included Valentine's Day and International Women's Day. 5-8 Year 2 VET Visual Art students work on a Personal Still Life project as part of

their Drawing Module. 9-10 Visual Art students participate in Life Drawing classes during Term 1.

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1-2 The Senior Boys Rugby League had a gruelling morning training session at Blacksmiths Beach in Newcastle. They then played against All Saints Catholic College Maitland. 3 Hallam's Senior Football (Soccer) boys went down to Rowville 2-0 in their Premier League match. However we have done enough to reach the semi finals. 4 The Senior Boys Aussie Rules program

tour of the ACT included a visit to the Australian Institute of Sport. 5 The AFL Girls spent a day in the city being hosted by Melbourne FC and met with past student and now MFC player James Harmes. 6 The Aussie Rules Girls began their State Title defence with their first match of the year against Lilydale SC. 7 Winner of the Rugby League Raffle, David Burns has generously donated his

prize back to the school for use in a future fundraising effort. Thank you David. 8 Winners of the Student Support Easter Raffle. First Prize was won by Mr. Gelderbloem.

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