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College Principal’s Report Senior Campus, Civic Dve, Epping 3076 Ph: 9409 8222 Fax: 9401 5966 Middle Years Campus, Moorhead Dve, Mill Park 3082, Ph: 9407 9700 Fax: 9436 8016 Email: [email protected] 7 AUGUST 2015 - NO 11 Create your future RESPECT ACHIEVEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ENJOYMENT Together, we engage, educate and celebrate excellence, developing students who are respectful and responsible SCHOOL PRODUCTION - ”BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” “Beauty and the Beast” was an outstanding musical event! The performance was spectacular on many levels. The sets and costumes complimented the acting, singing and dancing to combine a most colourful and engaging performance. I am both amazed and proud of another fine example of our talented staff and students. I have received many emails from people which had a common thread that the show was so good that they felt like they were at a big city theatre blockbuster! Congratulations to the production team of: Gina Palamara (Producer) and Katie Weston (Director / Choreographer) and the rest of the unsung heroes behind the scenes, for their dedication. APOLOGY With the change to Sentral, which has much more functionality, we have lost the ability for parents to SMS directly into the system. The old number was accidentally included in the last newsletter and unfortunately we have no way of retrieving these messages. If you receive a text message from the school about an absence you can reply to that message. Otherwise, for the time being, you need to ring the General Office. I thank you for your patience in the transition to the new software and I am looking forward to the full implementation of this powerful system. GET THOSE SUBJECT SELECTION FORMS IN! It is very important that students submit their Subject Selection forms for 2016. To increase their chances of getting their preferences all students should have submitted their forms. Enquiries for those who need some assistance should be directed to the Careers team or the Principal team. PARENT OPINION SURVEY Each year the school conducts an opinion survey of 15 per cent of the school community. Parents are randomly selected to participate and we use the information to inform and direct our future school planning and improvement. The survey is designed to take no more than 20 minutes to complete and the feedback and opinions play an important role in making our school the best it can possibly be. The responses are completely confidential. The survey is conducted anonymously and it is important to us that parents complete the survey as honestly as possible. The comments in the final, open-ended question will be scanned and provided back to the school. I encourage parents to take the time to complete the survey as their opinions are important to us and will contribute to the future management and organisation of our school. For example, feedback from parents helped to change the way we structure Parent-Teacher interviews. The results will be shared with parents via the School Council later in the year. UNIFORM TENDER School Council has completed a tender process for the uniform suppliers. Several suppliers were invited to tender and the process was very thorough. Within the process parent feedback was given to the suppliers with respect to concerns and issues. The process also included visits to the supplier’s uniform shop. There were several parents on the panel and I thank those parents for their input and time. School Council endorsed PSW as the supplier and are excited about improvements that the company has committed to. POLICIES School Council endorsed the Drugs, Smoke-free, Alcohol and Homestay policies on Tuesday night. It is of paramount importance that we keep our students safe and educate them about their own health and wellbeing. I will include each policy in the coming newsletters. If parents have any concerns related to these areas please contact the College.

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College Principal’s Report

Senior Campus, Civic Dve, Epping 3076 Ph: 9409 8222 Fax: 9401 5966 Middle Years Campus, Moorhead Dve, Mill Park 3082, Ph: 9407 9700 Fax: 9436 8016

Email: [email protected]

7 A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 - N O 1 1

Create your future

RESPECT ACHIEVEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ENJOYMENT Together, we engage, educate and celebrate excellence, developing students who are respectful and responsible

SCHOOL PRODUCTION - ”BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

“Beauty and the Beast” was an outstanding musical event! The performance was spectacular on many levels. The sets and costumes complimented the acting, singing and dancing to combine a most colourful and engaging performance. I am both amazed and proud of another fine example of our talented staff and students.

I have received many emails from people which had a common thread that the show was so good that they felt like they were at a big city theatre blockbuster! Congratulations to the production team of: Gina Palamara (Producer) and Katie Weston (Director / Choreographer) and the rest of the unsung heroes behind the scenes, for their dedication.

APOLOGY

With the change to Sentral, which has much more functionality, we have lost the ability for parents to SMS directly into the system. The old number was accidentally included in the last newsletter and unfortunately we have no way of retrieving these messages. If you receive a text message from the school about an absence you can reply to that message. Otherwise, for the time being, you need to ring the General Office.

I thank you for your patience in the transition to the new software and I am looking forward to the full implementation of this powerful system.

GET THOSE SUBJECT SELECTION FORMS IN!

It is very important that students submit their Subject Selection forms for 2016. To increase their chances of getting their preferences all students should have submitted their forms. Enquiries for those who need some assistance should be directed to the Careers team or the Principal team.

PARENT OPINION SURVEY

Each year the school conducts an opinion survey of 15 per cent of the school community. Parents are randomly selected to participate and we use the information to inform and direct our future school planning and improvement. The survey is designed to take no more than 20 minutes to complete and the feedback and opinions play an important role in making our school the best it can possibly be. The responses are completely confidential. The survey is conducted anonymously and it is important to us that parents complete the survey as honestly as possible. The comments in the final, open-ended question will be scanned and provided back to the school. I encourage parents to take the time to complete the survey as their opinions are important to us and will contribute to the future management and organisation of our school. For example, feedback from parents helped to change the way we structure Parent-Teacher interviews. The results will be shared with parents via the School Council later in the year.

UNIFORM TENDER

School Council has completed a tender process for the uniform suppliers. Several suppliers were invited to tender and the process was very thorough. Within the process parent feedback was given to the suppliers with respect to concerns and issues. The process also included visits to the supplier’s uniform shop. There were several parents on the panel and I thank those parents for their input and time. School Council endorsed PSW as the supplier and are excited about improvements that the company has committed to.

POLICIES

School Council endorsed the Drugs, Smoke-free, Alcohol and Homestay policies on Tuesday night. It is of paramount importance that we keep our students safe and educate them about their own health and wellbeing. I will include each policy in the coming newsletters. If parents have any concerns related to these areas please contact the College.

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CURRICULUM DAY

The College is well on the way to making the changes with the move to the Australian curriculum. Many VCE studies will also be changing in the coming years. Wednesday 19 August is a pupil free day as staff will be undertaking curriculum based activities to continue their work on these changes. Students will not be required at school. Parents and guardians will need to make alternative arrangements for their care.

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)

I would like to remind students and families that our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trial is well underway. Our small number of current trial participants are enjoying the benefits of having their own devices on hand and leading the use of technologies in each of their classes.

For those unfamiliar with the BYOD program, it offers our students the ability to use their own device for personal learning in each of their classrooms. The specialised software used by the College, called Citrix, allows students to have access to the majority of our licensed software including the Microsoft Office and Adobe suites. Students are able to bring and use any tablet, notebook or laptop that meets our minimum device specifications as described on the BYOD page of the College website.

We strongly encourage families who have not yet taken up this opportunity to do so by completing the attached form and returning it to their Campus General Office. Once returned, students will be provided with a BYOD welcome pack and assistance in linking their device to the school’s wireless network.

CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

Parents and guardians are reminded to lodge their applications for the CSEF. Families holding a valid means-tested concession card are eligible to apply. A special consideration category will also exist. Parents/guardians must present their concession card to be photocopied when submitting the form. A payment of $225.00 for secondary school students (in Years 7 to 12) will be paid directly to the school to be used towards camps, sports and excursion costs for the benefit of the student.. The application form is available at the General Offices at both Campuses.

KEEP WARM

I think we are all struggling with this very cold winter. I appreciate that there may be times when students are not able to be in full school uniform. A note from home is required and the students need to get a pass from the General Office. We do not allow students to wear a hooded jumped under any circumstances so do not allow them to wear them.

I do not want to wish my life away but roll on SPRING!! Trish Horner

JAMES PHELAN AUTHOR VISIT

On Thursday 20 August, the Middle Years Library is proud to be hosting James Phelan, a highly acclaimed author of 21 novels. James is a highly entertaining and engaging speaker, who has delivered keynotes and presentations all around the world. All of our Year 7 students are fortunate to have the opportunity of attending a session with James.

James has written four series of novels ranging from primary to fast paced thrillers. His THE LAST THIRTEEN series is hugely popular and students are welcome to bring any personal copies of his books for James to sign on the day.

JEANS FOR GENES DAY

On Friday 7 August, the SRC ran a Jeans for Genes fundraiser at the Middle Years Campus. Lots of students got into the spirit, wearing their jeans to support a great cause. Overall, we raised $185.60 for the Children's Medical Research Institute, to support research into genetic diseases that affect children. Here are some students from 7CE proudly showing off their jeans, raising money and awareness for a great cause!

Elizabeth Ring, Student Leadership Coordinator

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Senior Campus Principal’s Report Colin Burke Senior Campus Principal

YEAR 11 LITERATURE MTC THEATRE EXCURSION

Students from both Year 11 Literature classes had a night out on the town on Monday 20 July, when MTC kindly subsidized tickets to the play Death and the Maiden. Students and teachers were blessed with a clear, not so cold evening in the city and enjoyed the experience of Melbourne at night and attending a theatre performance. Spirits were high and behaviour was excellent – a great night was had by all. The only disappointment was the absence of a huge mirror that was supposed to be part of the ending of the play that enabled the audience to view themselves as part of the social issue the play conveyed. The lack of a mirror (and opportunity to view oneself) was a great bone of contention for the students. A huge thanks to escorting teachers: Maria Hristova, Rachel Caico and Jane Headon and extreme gratitude towards the parents who picked their children up from the train station so late at night – these type of excursions do not happen without your support.

VTAC APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 12’S

VTAC is now open for Year 12 students to make their applications for tertiary institutions. Detailed information can be found on the VTAC website as well as the VTAC Facebook page. As usual our amazing Careers and Pathways team can support students and parents through this process, or help out with any questions they may have.

Parents who have had older children already complete applications for VTAC in previous years should check out these resources as there have been a number of changes to the application process this year.

Students in Years 10 and 11 are encouraged to explore the VTAC website, so they are prepared to make informed decisions about the post school studies in Year 12.

VTAC INFORMATION NIGHT

Thank you to Josie Vickers and Jayne Mitchell who ran a highly informative VTAC Information Evening on Monday 3 August. The evening was well attended by parents and Year 12 students.

CAREERS EXPO

The second annual Careers Expo, organized entirely by our SRC, was held on Friday. Reegan Quick, Vice School Captain, has provided a report further in this newsletter.

PART TIME WORK

Many students in Years 10 – 12 obtain part time employment after school and on weekends. This can be a great way for students to gain some extra income, develop stronger responsibility skills and gain a better understanding of the workplace. Like most things in life however, when it comes to part time work the school would encourage students and families to seek an effective balance between studies, part time work and recreation. In fact, recent research shows that students performance at school is severely affected once they work more than 15 hours in a week. One way to do this is to restrict shifts to no more than 2 or 3 a week. Students could also try and stick to one long shift per weekend, rather than working all day on Saturday and Sunday. Parents can help students develop strategies to plan their part time shifts, and also in negotiating their shifts with managers. The school understands that for some students part time work can be an important part of a students income, and also that some Managers or organisations can put undue pressure on students to work more shifts and longer shifts. We encourage all students and families to balance these demands, enjoy the benefits of part time work and keep education as the most important priority.

VET HOSPITALITY

Ms Jessinta Fantauzzo in Year 11 VET Hospitality with her potato and chorizo tortilla, VET students next week will be making lemon meringue macarons! The VET students dined at Café Vue in the City as part of their William Angliss orientation excursion!

Ms Usher

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

The English Language Centre on the Senior Campus has a full class this term with 12 students from China, Vietnam, India and Iran.

For some students coming to Australia it’s a very exciting time, for others it can be a very daunting experience. Some of them have very little or no English when they arrive in the country to learn English and then continue on to complete their VCE. While some students live with a relative or a parent, others live with a homestay family.

It doesn’t take long for these young people to discover the English Language Centre is a very warm, caring and supportive environment. Most of their anxieties are alleviated on the first day and the students are able to relax and begin their learning experience. At the end of day one they leave school smiling and very excited that they’ll be coming back the next day.

When the students complete their 21 week Intensive English Language Program they will commence in their respective year levels, with most of them at Mill Park. However our English Language Centre also accepts students who will attend other schools on completion of their Course.

Marilyn Pridmore, International Student Coordinator

Senior Campus Report

SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL

It was an icy day in Mill Park on Tuesday 21 July as the Senior Girls Basketball team took to the court in the divisional playoffs. The chill didn’t affect the girls who took it up to Lalor SC in their first game and followed it up with a comfortable victory over Whittlesea SC in the second game. Two weeks later the team ventured to the Coburg Basketball Stadium for the regional playoffs. After being drawn into the “pool of death” against Greensborough, Melbourne Girls High and Aitken College, the girls faced an uphill battle. In the first game against Melbourne Girls High, an arm-wrestle quickly developed and behind the offensive power of Alannah Savvides and Daniella Lozevski, Mill Park was even at the half. As the game unfolded some brilliant defense led by Jasmine Hallett and Olivia Angwin kept the girls within arm’s length. Whilst certainly not lacking for endeavour, Mill Park were eventually narrowly defeated 20-16. The narrow defeat haunted the team in their final two games and they were unable to get back to the dominance they had shown during the divisional matches, culminating in 2 losses.

Well done to all the girls for their efforts: Jasmine “engine-room” Ravi-Pinto Alannah “assistant coach” Savvides Rebecca “steady hand” Stamkovski Olivia “smiley” Marinovic Jaime-Lee “human pinball” Knights Olivia “smiling assassin” Angwin Daniella “Tim Duncan” Lozevski Brittany “block city” Williams Jasmine “hyper” Hallett Emily “hot-hand” Rizzi

Tristan Russell

DEBATING

The Year 12 Mill Park Secondary College A grade debating team has finished at the top of the Watsonia regional ladder. Congratulations to debaters Marvad Ahad, Reegan Quick and Tayla MacDonald for their outstanding achievement. The team will debate in the regional playoffs at Northcote High School on Wednesday 19 August.

Years 10-12 students have the opportunity to compete in the Senior British Parliamentary Debating Competition at St Kevin’s College in Toorak on Sunday 30 August. Interested students should contact the Debating Co-ordinator at [email protected] for training times and more information.

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Senior Campus Report MILL PARK SECONDARY COLLEGE’S SECOND ANNUAL CAREERS AND TERTIARY EXPO

On Friday 7 August the second Annual Careers and Tertiary Expo was held. This Student Representative Council-led initiative first began last year with the Expo open to Year 12 students. This year all Year 11 and 12 students, as well as 50 Year 10 students, were able to attend.

With representatives from 18 institutions, there was a diverse range of information available for all students. Whether students were considering taking a gap year overseas with CCUSA, conducting their dream bachelor course from one of the many universities present, taking up an apprenticeship with Apprenticeship Melbourne or pursuing a career in Music or Design, there was something in the expo for everyone.

The students who attended benefited greatly, from the wealth of knowledge provided by each institution. With the opening of VTAC applications, Year 12 students definitely have a greater understanding of what they want to do.

Representatives offered fantastic praise of the organisation of the whole event, with representatives being shocked to find out that the bulk of the event was organised by the SRC. Richenda Sabo, a Regional Coordinator from Monash said “I have attended many events over the years and the expo today really stood out for me.”

The time and effort dedicated by the SRC helped make this such an amazing event for all involved. Special thanks must also go to our dedicated Careers team and teaching staff; the event would never have run as smoothly as it did without their help and support. We all have high hopes for having an even greater Expo next year!

Reegan Quick Vice School Captain & Student Coordinator of the Careers and Tertiary Expo

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Senior Campus Report

VCE ENGLISH – a big couple of weeks ahead

In Week 5 all Year 11 and 12 English/EAL students will be completing SACs which require them to “read and respond” to a text. Year 12 students have studied The White Tiger, a novel about power, corruption and morality in India. Year 11 students have studied the choices made, and consequences experienced, by characters in The Kite Runner, while Year 11 Uni Bridges students have critically analysed Daniel Keyes’ novel Flowers for Algernon. These SACs require students to construct a critical interpretation of their text in response to one of two questions, writing an essay of between 800 – 1200 words. For Year 12 students, this assessment comprises 50 marks out of the 200 available for Unit 3 & 4. It’s important students remember how vital it is to their end of year success that they maintain a diligent approach to English over the next two weeks!

Since the end of last term, VCE English/EAL teachers have been working diligently with their classes to explore these texts and oversee the drafting of practice essays. The following are some tips compiled by our staff, which we hope will assist parents and their VCE children in understanding how to prepare for this important assessment. Please discuss your child’s novel with them and ask them to explain to you what it’s about.

Reading and Responding SAC tips for students:

Have an excellent understanding of the text. Show the reader that you do by using quotes. When using quotes, select multiple short examples rather than ones that go for line after line. Embed these within your sentence so that they become part of your discussion. For example, In The White Tiger, Balram describes India under British rule as a “clean, well kept, orderly zoo.”

Demonstrate an understanding of the social, historical and cultural context of the novel and the highly political or moral messages it’s authors are trying to convey. Think big – what is the author suggesting about betrayal (The Kite Runner)? About power/success (The White Tiger)? About love (Flowers for Algernon)?

You can’t only discuss the characters and themes. You have to comment on the author’s use of language, symbolism, and the way the novel is put together. Suggest how and why these techniques have been utilised to encourage readers to view the characters/narrative in a certain way. For example, The White Tiger is written in a diegetic narrative style (where the protagonist tells us about his life). Consider how this positions us to view him with sympathy and to be on his side, despite the fact that he is a murderer.

You need to be sophisticated – consider your vocabulary choices and aim for an interpretation that shows depth of thought and the best possible language you are capable of.

For Year 12s, there is no planning period for this SAC. You will be responding to one of two unseen questions, just like in the exam. For this reason, it’s vital you prepare really widely for this SAC and your A4 sheet of notes is full of lots of evidence and examples.

Be methodical – once you get the SAC question, underline the key terms it contains. Then jot down 3-4 dot point statements which make your case. Then, under each dot point, list 2-3 examples which will illustrate that point. In this way, your essay does not have a TEEL structure (Topic sentence, Example, Evidence, Link back to the question) it has a TEEEEEEL structure (where 3 pieces of evidence and their examples are provided for each paragraph. Essays are like hamburgers; building only one example and one piece of evidence in each paragraph is like handing your teacher a hamburger with only sauce in the middle!

Ensure you make sense by re-reading your work under your breath, not just with your eyes! Tracing your finger under each line and reading every word at a whisper will ensure you’ve not left a letter off or a word out (both things that are easy to do, and REALLY affect fluency).

On behalf of the English / EAL team, I’d like to wish you all the very best for this SAC. We can’t wait to read your essays and are sure they’ll reflect the insightful, thoughtful and interesting comments that you have been making in class discussions. Keep up the hard work!

Felicity Gordon, Head of English

MILL PARK PEER SUPPORT STARTS THIS WEEK!

Mill Park Secondary College aims to prepare students to be the leaders of the future, who contribute positively to their community. This week will see the commencement of a Peer Mentoring Program where 10-15 Year 12

students tutor around 20 Year 10s in various subjects during 1-2 lunchtimes per week. This will assist students who want to achieve highly, or who are struggling in particular subjects; and will also develop the leadership and teamwork skills of older students. Another aim of the program is to increase school spirit and foster new relationships between students. Students who want to get involved in the program should speak to Ms Karen Szitarity or Mr Liam McNaughton.

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MY Campus Principal’s Report Karen Eastlake Middle Years Campus Principal

30 DAY CHALLENGE

Students at the Middle Years Campus have recently been shown their data from Terms 1 and 2, in relation to their behaviour as well as academic progress. It has been fantastic to be able to share with students the positive trend that the data shows and the efforts they are currently making.

As a College, whilst we want to celebrate this, we also want to challenge everyone to continue this positive change in our culture. The 30 Day Challenge allows members of the Mill Park Secondary College Middle Years Campus community the opportunity to have a shared goal that is focused on for a defined period to continue to establish the culture within our College. As part of the challenge at Mill Park Secondary College Middle Years Campus, we will model expected behaviours, praise and reward students meeting these behaviours, as well as naming and challenging unacceptable behaviours.

Based upon feedback from students and staff, the 30 Day Challenge for Term 3 is students being ‘Ready to Learn’. This will be demonstrated by students attending class with all their required equipment. In recent weeks, students and staff have been reinforcing and clarifying what is expected for each class to enable them to achieve this goal. There are also ‘Keep Calm and Do a 30 Day Challenge’ posters around the Campus, promoting the 30 Day Challenge as a reminder.

The 30 Day Challenge will start on Monday 10 August and run until the end of Term 3. We are hoping that all students will be ready and able to succeed. To help support your child it would be fantastic if, as they prepare to leave for school, you could ask them ‘are you ready for the 30 Day Challenge?’

OPEN INVITATION TO PARENTS OF MIDDLE YEARS CAMPUS STUDENTS

We are very excited to invite all Middle Years parents to an evening with Angie Wilcock who will present the Teens and Transitions workshop at the Middle Years Campus Library on Tuesday 15 September at 7.00pm – 8.30pm.

Angie is an educational consultant who specialises in successful adolescent transitions as well as the middle years of education. She works directly with parents to provide strategies to support children at home during years of 5 – 9 of schooling.

Angie's workshops will provide an opportunity to discuss current, successful practice as well as a range of strategies to suit the needs of our parent community. There will be an opportunity to interact with Angie to ask lots of questions.

Parents are welcome to bring any number of guests to this exclusive free workshop. To book seats please call Cathy Cranfield at the Middle Years Campus on 9407 9700.

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Middle Years Campus Report

LANGUAGES WEEK 2015

Our annual Languages Week was a great success once again this year. We had many different activities to try out this year which, in turn, created excitement and created new challenges.

A treasure hunt kicked off the week, where students had to find different sayings in Italian around the school. Competition was fierce, but team work was the real star of the show. Our students were able to solve the puzzles very well and pronounce everything beautifully in Italian.

On Wednesday, we had another successful European Breakfast Club. Ms Burum cooked delicious pancakes in addition to the assortment of croissants, biscotti, pizza bread and German pfeufferneuse (a type of ginger biscuit). Breakfast Club runs every Wednesday morning from 7:45 in the morning until about 8:10. All students are welcome to attend every week. It’s always warm and the food is always good.

On Thursday we had our unveiling of Italian Club. We will be running Italian Club throughout the year on a Thursday during lunchtime. We will be going through Italian culture, different speaking tasks, playing games and watching movies to improve comprehension skills. All students are welcome to come and we encourage students wishing to study Italian further to attend!

On Friday we showed the students the new version of ‘Pinocchio’. We had a good turnout and Ms. Atkins in the Library even provided us with some chips because we were in the Reading Room!

The success of Languages week is all attributed to the hard work of the Languages Faculty and the enthusiasm of our students. On behalf of Miss McIlroy, Miss Futcher, Ms. Latina, Michele and myself we would like to thank all the teachers who helped out and the students who participated in the events.

Mrs Barnard Ms McIlroy and Mrs Barnard 

Breakfast Club 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO COME TO YEAR 8 CAMP!

Don’t miss out on creating lifelong memories with your Year 8 classmates at Waratah Beach Camp in December. 8-11 December

Waratahbeachcamp.com.au

Approximate cost $385.00

Forms available at the General Office and $100 deposit is due by Tuesday 18 August.

Philippa McIlroy Year 8 Programs and Learning Outcomes Manager

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Production 2015

Congratulations to Katie Weston and the great cast and crew! A very special thank you to our amazing Katie Weston - Director, Choreographer, Vocal Coach, Set and Costume Designer, Video Promo –Trailer creator for the MPSC 20th musical production “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr”. What a fantastic show! Her professional insight in all facets of the show brought the musical to life in a unique way. The outstanding performances by the students is a credit to Katie! Thank you to the following staff who supported the show by assisting in the many different roles. Gavin Turnbull – Assistant Director, Prop Manager Justin Gillivour – assisted during rehearsals and backstage support Michael Kneebone – responsible for the construction of the many creative sets and innovative props

– the unique invention! Wally Kolody – assisted with the transportation of stage props Jacqueline Wilson & Kylie Wren - artistic input, painting the many props Abbie Jewell - additional choreography and assisted with hair, make up Wendy Nagel – support and work on the program, props Sarah Horner - work on the bios, program, props and backstage support, and assisted with hair,

make up Clare Orton - support and work on the program, props Sharon Polgar & Lisa D’Angelica - ticket sales and Carissa Strangis for ongoing administrative

support. Simon McRae - Yr 7 Production Excursion Eva Rivera, Rachel Caico, Anne Coniglio, Maria Hristova, Lorraine Blyth & Karen Arnold –

backstage student management support Shawn Barnard – assisted with promotion of the show – promo video trailer/poster Phil Brown & Colin Burke - staffing Thank you to Trish Horner and the Principal Team for their ongoing support. I am very proud of the great team who have worked collaboratively under Katie’s direction and recreated a very professional show! Finally a huge thank you to all staff, students and their families, who attended the performances and were part of the enthusiastic audience. Gina Palamara College Arts / Events Coordinator

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Production 2015

“Beauty & The Beast” CAST LIST

YEAR 9 ROLE

9BS9CR 9AR 9CW 9AR 9AR 9AR 9BS 9AE 9AE 9AR 9BW

Seonaid McCormack Joey De Angelis Alyson Tanti Felicity Creek Lauren Schimming Emily Stojanov Lara McMaster Natasha Di Stefano Bryanna Tanti Madison Lee Alana Di Benedetto Sarah Togathuki

Villager GASTON SILLY GIRL Statue Dance Troupe Statue Servant Servant Villager Villager Dance Troupe Servant

YEAR 8 ROLE

8BS 8BS 8BE 8BW 8AE 8AE 8BS 8BS

Ivo Andonov Ryan Kumar Ethan Heeney Nathan Numez Ugarte Jaslyn Rodrigues Yasmin Chebbou Zac Cravis Riya Gupta

PRINCE Servant Villager Servant Villager Villager LEFOU Villager

YEAR 7 ROLE

7AW 7BR 7BR 7BW 7CE

Isaac De AngelisGeorge VavlitisMonica Di BenedettoRapi TogatukiClaudia Addamo

Villager CHIP Villager Villager Villager

12F 12D 11M 11L 11C

Jayden HowellBen PowerConnor FitzgeraldMitchell LeeKyle Arnold

Backstage Crew / Bump in / out crew

11L Isabella Vosdoganis Lighting

11L 12B

Ashley HartConnor Rees

Follow spot operator

11I Lachlan Wills Sound operator

11J 11L

Celeste PenaTrina Simaris

Make-up

10M Madison Cravis Photography

YEAR 10 ROLE

10L 10B10C 10H 10L10M10M 10I 10C 10D 10A 10L 10I 10E 10K 10A 10F 10E 10I 10B 10L 10M10L 10M

Chevonnay Manaysay Alyssa Noguera Zac CharlesAdam RougeDane Gilby Sarah Thomas Alyssa Newstead Natalie Williams Lisa Hogan Kristy Filev Teresa Giansiracusa Olga Antoniadis Lynea Cabarles Hristina Buzevska Bonnie Jarrett Alexandria Tzelepis Gabriella Kebede Ellie Lemin Emily Klimevski Isabella Rodrigues Lauryn Li Rosi Erica Moffat Daniel Cropley Sarah Vavlitis

SILLY GIRL Servant MAURICE D’ARQUE Villager Servant Dance Troupe Servant Dance Troupe NARRATOR SILLY GIRL Villager SILLY GIRL Servant Villager WARDROBE Dance Troupe Villager Servant Servant ENCHANTRESS MRS POTTS LUMIERE Dance Troupe

YEAR 11 ROLE

11A 11J11E 11B 11F 11H 11H 11J 11N 11M

Paige Dow   Natasha Bay   Tayla Williams Monica Gorgievski Christina Doisett Jade Carpenter Declan McBride Rachael Taylor Talisa Valdes George Drakopoulos

NARRATOR Villager Dance Troupe Servant Villager Villager COGSWORTH Villager SILLY GIRL BEAST

YEAR 12 ROLE

12F 12L 12I 12I 12H 12L

Jasmine Hallett Carina Renda Maria Galea Tenille Jarvis Tayla MacDonald Manda Mirr

SILLY GIRLBELLENARRATORVillager NARRATOR BABETTE

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