Archive for November, 2009
Posted November 19 2009Thought for the week
“We have all the power we need to create all the change we choose”
Greg Braden
As most of you will be aware, our current Junior School Headmistress, Tansy Cruttenden, leaves for the UK in December, to take up her new position as Head of Junior School at Claremont Fan Court School in 2010. We are very pleased to announce that for 2010 our new interim Junior School Headmistress will be none other than Ms Dot Greiveson. Ms Greiveson has been associated with Huntingtower for about 30 years, had three daughters go through the Junior School and is currently on the School Executive. She is an extremely talented administrator and will bring a new flavour to the school while retaining all the wonderful work of her predecessors. While she will be missed in the Senior School, she will continue to teach her Year 12 English class, and the Junior School Philosophy and extension Maths classes will be taken by Ms Kuhne, the Junior School librarian. I know that Ms Greiveson will be given a warm welcome by everyone associated with the Junior School.
The Year 12 students have now finished their exams and by all accounts, they were very happy with their preparation. We look forward to seeing how they have performed and we know that they will get whatever result they need to take them to the next step on their life path. I am very grateful to the teachers who have worked so hard over the past 13 or 14 years, to prepare them for this important step in their lives. We must remember that it is the values, character and attitudes that they have developed over this time that will make them successful adults.
The rest of the Senior School are currently doing their exams or are about to start. I am sure that they are all preparing themselves well and that they will achieve all that they deserve.
The Fete was an amazing success thanks to the enormous effort put in by the PTA Committee and the Class Fete Representatives. It was a beautiful day and in combining it with the past students’ sports day, many old students came along and also many others were drawn to watch the matches.
It was good to see so many children and adults enjoying the day. The food was excellent, the various goods on offer were attractive and the atmosphere was warm, friendly and welcoming. What more could we ask for? It appears that we will have raised a good sum to go towards our new Sport and Fitness Centre, which incorporates our new aquatic centre.
As the year draws rapidly to a close and the Christmas decorations are on sale in the shops it is timely to remember those less fortunate. It was brought to my attention that over the last 6 years alone, our students have collected over $20 000 for World Vision. This is an amazing effort from our small student body. We also raise money for numerous other charities from the Smith Family and the local Relief Network to the Salvation Army and the Red Cross Doorknock Appeal. It is through the generosity and kindness of our whole community that we are able to raise gifts for these organisations. Through the Simunye Project and the Oaktree Foundation we have been able to spread our thought internationally and much good work has been done to support children in Africa. Thank you to everyone involved.
I look forward to seeing you all at the Junior School Speech Night in the PAC at Huntingtower and the Senior School Speech Day and Prize Giving at the Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University.
I wish you all a good rest, a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sholto Bowen
Principal
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Posted November 19 2009Junior Speech Night and Senior Speech Day Rehersals
Junior Orchestra and Little Symphony musicians have already received a schedule of rehearsals. Senior Orchestra and Concert Band musicians will receive a rehearsal schedule during exams (no Senior rehearsals are scheduled during the exam period). If you do not receive a schedule please contact me (Lynley Bramble BH 9807 8888 AH 9803 7701 email lbramble@huntingtower.vic.edu.au as it is essential that every player attends every rehearsal please.
There will be a special Senior Orchestra Break-Up Tea and Rehearsal on Sunday 29 November.
5.00pm-8.00pm – Senior Orchestra
8.00pm-9.00pm – String Orchestra
This is compulsory for all players please. So please let me know immediately if there is a problem. Many thanks to all players for their fantastic work and all the very best for the exams.
Junior Speech Night
Friday 27 November 6pm
Huntingtower Performing Arts Centre
The Junior School children are already singing and playing superbly and they will complete a week of extremely enjoyable rehearsals next week. Every student will take part in the Speech Night performances so please come along and enjoy and uplifting evening. Sincere appreciation is extended to all the children, staff and parents for the fantastic work and support throughout the entire year.
Senior Speech Day
Saturday 5 December 2pm
Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University
Please come and celebrate a year of wonderful achievement. (Please check rehearsal details as above.)
Solo Concerts
Our final concert for the year was held last night with delightful performances from musicians in Years Prep, 1 and 2 and from the Little Symphony and Little Choir. What amazing talent and what a fantastic final concert! Special thanks to Mrs Anne Wilson for her wonderful work with the Little Choir and for her loving support of all the students. We will miss her greatly next year but wish her all the very best for her year of study and work in the United Kingdom. Special thanks also to Mrs Cruttenden for her fantastic support and we will miss her greatly. We wish her all the very best for her appointment in England and we will be over to visit her!
Hearty Congratulations and Sincere Thanks To….
- The Middle School Orchestra, Concert Band, Senior Orchestra, Brass Ensemble and String Orchestra for entertaining a large audience at the fete. Many passers by took the opportunity to rest their weary legs and enthusiastically enjoy some great music from all groups. Enormous thanks to Mrs Julie Payne for her wonderful work with the Brass Ensemble and to Julie and Geoff Payne, Chris Turpin and Rob Clarke for their fantastic contribution to our groups – it was very much appreciated.
- Hamish Gould for representing Huntingtower and singing the National Anthem at the Melbourne Tiger’s basketball match this weekend.
- All our Year 12 musicians who have given us such wonderful music over so many years. We are sincerely grateful to you all and will miss you all very much indeed but hope that you will come back often and perform with us.
Music Dates
Term IV 2009
- Junior Speech Night
Friday 27 November 6.00pm Performing Arts Centre
- Senior Orchestra Break-up Tea and Speech Day Rehearsal
Sunday 29 November 5.00pm-8.00pm
- Senior Speech Day
Saturday 5 December 2.00pm Robert Blackwood Hall
2010 Music Dates
A full list of the Term 1 2010 Music dates will be issued shortly but there are already some dates which can be noted down.
- Commencement Assembly Rehearsal Senior Orchestra
Monday 1 February 6.30pm-8.30pm PAC
- House Music Solo Auditions
commencing Monday 9 February
- Senior Solo Concert (Years 7 to 12)
Thursday 18 February 7pm Orchestral Room
- Senior House Music Festival (Solos and Ensembles)
Monday 1 March 7pm PAC
- Senior House Music Festival (Orchestras and Choirs)
Thursday 4 March 7.30pm Besen Centre, Mt. Scopus College
All the members of the Music Department extend our sincere gratitude to you all for a wonderful year and wish you all the very best for a happy and peaceful Christmas season and a refreshing holiday. Please don’t hesitate to contact me (Lynley Bramble BH 9807 8888 AH 9803 7701 email lbramble@huntingtower.vic.edu.au) if you need any information or assistance over the holidays (eg. about music tuition, choosing/trying out instruments etc.)
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Posted November 19 2009Diary Dates
Huntingtower Used Textbook Sale – Sunday 6th December, 2-4pm
Non-alcoholic Wine Sales
We’re delighted to offer parents and staff the last cases of our non-alcoholic wine at cost price. Whole cases for $62 or our loose bottles for $5. First in Best Dressed! Please contact any PTA rep to order.
- Cooler $60 2 cases
- Muscat SOLD OUT
- Lambrusco $65 1 case & 9 bottles
- Strawberry $60 3 cases & 9 bottles
- Mango $65 1 case & 9 bottles
- Ginger $60 4 cases & 2 bottles
- Passion $60 2 cases
Huntingtower Used Textbooks Sale
The 2009 Used Textbook Sale will take place on Sunday December 6th 2 – 4pm.
Years 7-9 in M2, Years 10-12 in M3.
Payments are by cash, cheque, Visa or Mastercard.
A current booklist showing books which can be resold for use in 2010 will be sent out shortly with a Text Book Sale form and will also be available on the school website.
Books can be deposited with a completed Text Book Sale form secured in a bag into the Green Bin located in the Senior Library foyer from Monday November 16th.
All queries in relation to the Textbook Sale should be directed to Janine Rawlins – 9807 1984, Jean Barrand 9893 6660, Cindy Higgins 0411 239 492.
Please view the article with this weeks buletin to more information and forms to download.
Huntingtower Fete
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers that helped with the Fete on the 7th of November. We all had a fabulous day, despite losing the major ride to an interstate truck breakdown. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with old friends, grab a few bargains and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The PTA is very grateful to all the Fete Reps, Class Reps, Parents, Relatives, Teachers, Friends and Students that helped on the day. There were 37 stalls, of which 11 were student run. The students did a terrific job, together raising $2,500 and adding variety and fun to the day.
IGA – Ritchies Card
Do you get your local shopping at a Ritchies IGA? If so, it would be terrific if you could please pick up on of the 100 preregistered cards that have been dropped off for Huntingtower at the office, so we can participate in the Community Benefits Scheme. They can be used at all “Ritchies” IGA stores not “IGA” or “IGA Liquor” stores.
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Posted November 19 2009Sunday, 6 December
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Years 7-9 (M2), Years 10-12 (M3)
Payment by Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard only
- Books can be deposited in the green bin – library foyer from 20th November up to 3.00pm Saturday 5th December.
- VCE students will be able to submit their books outside the exam room from 30th October throughout the exam period
- Please remember, to fill out a form with all relevant details before placing books and form secured in a plastic bag in the green bin.
- Forms are available from the office/via Huntingtower website or attached to the lid of the green bin. You can also download one by clicking here.
- Please only submit books that are on the 2010 book list (current editions only); available to you as soon as they are approved & printed. You can see the books that are eligible here.
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Posted November 05 2009Thought for the week
“We must look where we would walk, and we must ACT as possessing all power from Him in whom we have our Being”.
Mary Baker Eddy
Last week I had the privilege of seeing the conclusion of the World Solar Car Challenge as approximately 35 solar cars completed their journey from Darwin to Adelaide. Our sister school/university, Principia College, which is based in Illinois in the USA was represented and did extremely well, winning the “Safety Prize” and crossing the line in 7th place. Five team members travelled to Melbourne to share their experience with the Huntingtower students. It was inspirational for us all to hear how their absolute reliance on God and their determination to focus on doing their best rather than “better” than others, carried them through many interesting challenges. They started each day by all sitting together and reading the “Christian Science Bible Lesson” and sharing thoughts about Gods constant protection and guidance. One instance of this protection which they shared with us was when on their final approach they had to break extremely hard in an emergency stop and all of their breaking mechanisms broke due to the pressure exerted. However, simultaneously, the electric motor seized completely, bringing the car to a sudden stop. Had the engine not seized, they would have had no breaks and could have ended up under the traffic that had moved in front of them. The team member in charge of the motor said that when they were preparing for the trip he had considered how they would change the motor at the side of the road if that was ever necessary. Although this was a highly unlikely scenario, he was led to consider the entire process in advance. This difficult manoeuvre was easily carried out, the spare installed and they were back on the road within 30 minutes, not being overtaken by any other vehicle in that time. Their presentation was inspirational and I feel really gave the students more evidence of their unlimited ability as spiritual expressions of divine Mind. This belief is a cornerstone of the values we hold dear at Huntingtower and empowers everyone to achieve their goals.
The Fete is upon us!
I look forward to seeing everyone at the famous Huntingtower School Fete on Saturday 7 November. The PTA has done an enormous amount of work in organising the whole day and all they now need is your support. Please come along, bring your friends, neighbours, relatives and anyone you can bribe into coming. The food will be great, the rides are amazing and the silent auction, dad’s stall, bookstall, crafty things and cakes are all really good reasons to be there. The students have also organised many interesting stalls. Of course you will also be supporting your school.
This year the Fete includes the HOSA (Old students) sports matches. In the afternoon you will be able to watch games of soccer, basketball and hockey and hopefully see the students take back the trophy from HOSA. The Callaway cup (named for the previous principal) will be awarded at 4.00pm, by Mr Callaway himself.
The Year 12 students are in the middle of their final exams at present and by all reports are feeling well prepared. We continue to wish them well and know that they are expressing infinite (unlimited) intelligence and have all the answers that they need in every moment, because the same Mind that set the exam is answering it and assessing it. There is one Mind – God! We also know that they will get the score they need, in order to follow the path that they need to follow. “Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need”.
Fairly soon the Senior School will start their exams and I am sure that all the Senior School students have started preparing by revising their work and identifying any questions that they need to approach their teachers about.
Sholto Bowen
Principal
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Posted November 05 2009Diary Dates:
- Huntingtower Fete – Saturday 7th November!!!
- Huntingtower Used Textbook Sale – Sunday 6th December, 2-4pm
Fete Wristband Cost on the Day
We’ve reviewed the cost of the wristbands for the Fete and are happy to announce that we’ll keep them at $35 on Fete Day, same as last year. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Fete – Donations Required
It’s not too late to donate! We would still appreciate DVDs, CDs, 2nd hand clothes, books and toys. All students should also have received a cake kit where the Cake Stall would really appreciate the contributions.
Huntingtower Used Textbooks Sale
The 2009 Used Textbook Sale will take place on Sunday December 6th 2 – 4pm.
Years 7-9 in M2, Years 10-12 in M3.
Payments are by cash, cheque, Visa or Mastercard.
A current booklist showing books which can be resold for use in 2010 will be sent out shortly with a Text Book Sale form and will also be available on the school website.
Books can be deposited with a completed Text Book Sale form secured in a bag into the Green Bin located in the Senior Library foyer from Monday November 16th.
All queries in relation to the Textbook Sale should be directed to Janine Rawlins – 9807 1984, Jean Barrand 9893 6660, Cindy Higgins 0411 239 492
IGA – Ritchies Card
Do you get your local shopping at a Ritchies IGA? If so, it would be terrific if you could please pick up on of the 100 preregistered cards that have been dropped off for Huntingtower at the office, so we can participate in the Community Benefits Scheme. They can be used at all “Ritchies” IGA stores not “IGA” or “IGA Liquor” stores.
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Posted November 05 2009MUSIC AT THE FETE
Please come and rest your weary legs and enjoy performances of enjoyable, light popular music.
10.30am Middle School Orchestra
10.45am Concert Band
11.10am Senior Orchestra
12.45pm Brass Ensemble
1pm String Orchestra
Players are reminded to be ready 10 minutes before the allotted performance time. Instruments must be left in the PAC please.
JUNIOR SPEECH NIGHT AND SENIOR SPEECH DAY REHEARSALS
Junior Orchestra and Little Symphony musicians will receive a schedule of rehearsals early next week. Senior Orchestra and Concert Band musicians will receive a rehearsal schedule during exams (there will be normal Senior rehearsals over the next 2 weeks.)
If you do not receive a schedule please contact me (Lynley Bramble BH 9807 8888 AH 9803 7701 email lbramble@huntingtower.vic.edu.au as it is essential that every player attends every rehearsal please.
There will be a special Senior Orchestra Break-Up Tea and Rehearsal on Sunday 29 November.
5.00pm-8.00pm – Senior Orchestra
8.00pm-9.00pm – String Orchestra
This is compulsory for all players please. So please let me know immediately if there is a problem. Many thanks to all players for their fantastic work.
SOLO CONCERTS
Sincere appreciation is extended to the 290 students covering all year levels who have performed throughout 2009. Our musicians are at all stages of development and we thoroughly enjoy, support and appreciate every performance and appreciate also the emerging talent inherent in each performer. The audiences have also been warm and enthusiastic – many thanks to you all for your great support.
We have just enjoyed a wonderful concert given by our Year 10 students some of whom were being assessed for their Music Performance subject and we congratulate every student for the professional way in which every item was presented. Once again we were extremely fortunate to have an enthusiastic and supportive audience.
During the holidays and early in the term we also had magnificent recitals by some of our VCE Units 3 and 4 Music Solo and Group Performance students. Hearty congratulations to all our VCE Performance students who have worked constantly for many years to reach such a high standard.
We have also enjoyed amazing performances from our Year 7 students some of whom only just started learning instruments recently and have made wonderful progress in such a short time.
Our final solo concert for 2009 will be held on Thursday 19 November at 6pm in the Performing Arts Centre. We are looking forward to some delightful solos from Years Prep, 1 and 2 and the Little Choir and Little Symphony will also perform so please come along for a great evening’s entertainment.
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO….
- The Middle School Orchestra who performed beautifully at Orientation Day for the 2010 Year 7 students and their parents. We hope that many of the 2010 Year 7 students will join our orchestras and Concert Band next year.
- The String Orchestra who performed at the annual Children’s Week Ecumenical Service at the Police Acedemy Chapel. It is an amazing privilege to take part in this very moving service which involves many sectors of the community who work closely with children.
- The small ensemble who performed at the Citizenship Ceremony this week – it is always another wonderful opportunity to be involved in an extremely important community event.
- All our AMEB candidates for the wonderful standard reached by you all.
MUSIC DATES
Term IV 2009
Huntingtower Fete (Senior/Middle School Orchestras, Concert Band, Brass Ensemble, String Orchestra)
Saturday 7 November 10.30am-12noon
Little Symphony and Little Choir Concert
Thursday 19 November 6.00pm Performing Arts Centre
Junior Speech Night – Friday 27 November 6.00pm Performing Arts Centre
Senior Orchestra Break-up Tea and Speech Day Rehearsal
Sunday 29 November 5.00pm-8.00pm
Senior Speech Day
Saturday 5 December 2.30pm Robert Blackwood Hall
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Posted November 05 2009CAR FOR SALE - Huntingtower staff member returning home to New Zealand.
TOYOTA COROLLA Sedan Conquest June 2004. 4-door, silver metallic, ABS braking.
In excellent condition, as new, very low mileage, 39000 km. Registration good for 7 months to June 2010.
Car available from early December.
Price: $13, 900.
Contact Bridget O’Loughlin, Huntingtower Boarding House.
Phone: 9831 9423.
Email: bridget57@gmail.com
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