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Echuca College News

Macbeth.com is coming

Next week is the big week for our

students in the Production.

They have been working for 9 months to

prepare for the three public

performances at the Paramount next

week. If you haven’t considered going

along to have a look, it’s time to get

interested.

The show is amazingly creative and

demonstrates the enormous talent and

commitment that students at Echuca

College possess. Come along and see

them sing and dance and act, see them

on film and see them live on stage.

See a side of them you’ve never seen

before!

Performances are at the Paramount on Wed 27th Aug., Thurs 28th and Fri. 29th. Tickets

are available from the Paramount now but there is some chance they will run out.

Important Dates August 27th – 29th

Macbeth.com Production

September 1st

SSV Athletics 4th

Parent Teacher Interviews

5th

Pupil Free Day - Parent Teacher Interviews.

Year 7 2015 Transition Day

15th – 19th

Queensland Camp

Bogong Camp 20th – 4th October

School Holidays

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Archie to represent Victoria

Year 7 student Archie Reid will represent Victoria this weekend as part of

the Victorian Athletic Team. The National School Sport Australia Cross

Country competition will be held in Albany in Western Australia.

Archie has also been named the Riverine Herald Sportstar of the Year

Monthly Winner for July.

Archie has competed in numerous events this year with great success and

we wish him all the best in Western Australia.

Macbeth.com Opening Night Wednesday 27th August

It was great to see so many students dressed up today to support our

production macbeth.com. We had witches, wizards, knights, ghosts and lots

of princesses. Opening night is Wednesday the 27th of August, it will also

show on the 28th and 29th of August. Tickets are available from the

Paramount now. We are very excited to see all the hard work come to

fruition.

Mock Interviews 2014

Our Year 10 students participated in Mock Interviews this week. Employers

generously donated their time to give our students the opportunity to

experience a real interview. Students prepared their letters of application

and resume in Beacon classes prior to the interview. Students will receive

feedback on their applications and their interviews. This is a valuable

learning experience for students and we truly appreciate the time and

support the given by the businesses involved. We would like to thank the

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Beacon foundation for supporting this process and would also like to thank the following people who have participated

in the interview process;

Steve Flory, Erin Lloyd and Graeme Danher - Bunnings

Sue Turner - Training consultant

Jaime Lake - Numanz

George Santos - Moama Bowling Club

Daniel Strachan and Suzanna Gorman - Shire of Campaspe

Sue Teasdale - GMCU

Mandy Zanker and Scott Alexander - Murray Human Services

Jeni Clift - DWM Solutions

Careers Pathway information Day for Indigenous Secondary Students

The day was organised to introduce the students to La Trobe University

Bendigo Campus. Providing an understanding on how the University

Community operates through an interactive activity “Race Around La

Trobe”. Students participated in a variety of interactive workshops from

Faculties and Schools. Career Chats with La Trobe Indigenous and Non-

Indigenous Students. Future Students session on University offerings

providing students with an understanding of career choices and how to

enroll into University.

There was time at the end of the day to be organised into student school groups to help assist students in filling out

their Career Action Plans for MIPS and a debriefing about the day.

We went to the La Trobe Indigenous Experience Day, we started with a race around the Uni and then we broke into

workshops that interested us, I went to graphic art. We then had pizza for lunch in the residents restaurant. We got to

see the whole facilities and it’s fair to say, I will definitely be attending university! Loki Duus.

One and All Deb Training

The first One and All Deb training was held last night and the Echuca College

students participating in this event were amazing!

Students were asked to indicate an interest in participating in the deb, to fill

a number of roles. The interest from students was overwhelming and a

select number of students have been chosen to partner clients from Murray

Human Services. Students are also required to act as "Ninjas" and provide

additional support and be back up dancers for any absentees.

The connections the students have already made are truly inspirational and

we are very proud of all students participating in the deb ball.

The deb set has already learned their first dance and have had lots of giggles in doing so. We had several partners

absent due to snow camp, but our ninjas (support crew/back up dancers) stepped in with ease. A special mention to

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Jason Hanson who stepped in to partner Kara – a non-verbal client of MHS – Kara had a blast and literally squealed with

disappointment when the evening finished!

Trainings are on Wednesday evenings 7.30-9pm at the Murray Human Services Hall on High St South. We look forward

to the big event on October the 17th.

Handmade Quilt Raffle

A magnificent hand crafted quilt has been donated to the Echuca College Production by Mrs Robyn O'Sullivan. The quilt is on display in the front office. Echuca College is grateful for the ongoing support of the community as our production nears opening night.

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For Sale: 40ft Shipping Container $3000

To be removed at cost to purchaser following DEECD regulations at a time suitable to Echuca College.

Please contact Chris Eeles at Echuca College 03 54 821133

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Community Billboard

Little Black Dress Spring Into Theatre Workshop

National Special Olympic Games Team Film Night Echuca Cricket Club Junior Registration

When - Monday 15th Sept 2014 @ 7pm Where - Echuca Paramount Movie - Step Up All In Cost - $17 each, Light supper provided. Fundraising for National Special Olympic Games Team. Please contact Faye Berryman for further information- Ph 5480 7711 or (M) 0418 222 504