Glen Waverley Uniting Church Annual Fete
Posted September 03 2010
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Message from the Business Manager
Posted August 20 2010Thought of the week
“The accomplishment of a holy purpose demands absolute consecration of thought and endeavour.”
Mary Kimball Morgan
As the new Sports Aquatic and Fitness Centre grows and takes shape we give thanks for all the support towards its construction.
Here are some interesting facts regarding the building:
- The footings contain 50 cubic metres of concrete and were constructed by HT Staff.
- 120 truckloads of soil were removed to construct the pool.
- The pool shells contain 32 tonnes of steel and 215 cubic meters of concrete.
- The 850,000 litres of water in the large pool will be circulated through the filters every 2 hours.
- The air conditioning unit to maintain air temperatures in the centre is the size of a small bedroom.
- For every 10mm of rain the roofs of the new centre and gymnasium will gather 15,000 litres of rain water to refill the pool.
- The gas fired water heaters will also run a co-generation plant that will generate all the electricity to run the pool (one of only 3 in Victoria).
- The 2nd level fitness area will look down on the aquatic area as well as the current gymnasium.
- Three HT parents have been active participants in the construction.
- One of our HT teachers in on the colour design team.
- The new Centre will be ready in time for the start of the 2011 year.
- We still need to raise $200 per student to fully equip the centre.
Robert Kitchingman
Huntingtower Business Manager
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The PTA Page
Posted August 20 2010Diary Dates:
- Father’s Day Stall (Junior School) – Wednesday 1 Sept (Wrapping Night 30 Aug)
- Garden Lunch and Tour – Sunday 12 September
- Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Saturday 18 September
- Fete – Saturday 6 November
Fete Shed
We have had a very enthusiastic response to donations for the Dad’s stall this year, which has resulted in the Fete shed now being full for these items. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.
What we will now do is invite parents to drop off their donations directly to the stall on the Thursday/Friday afternoon just before the Fete, which avoids double handling by the school maintenance team. Also it will allow David Fletcher the opportunity to also assess whether they’re suitable for sale (unfortunately there have been a few items donated which were not appropriate).We will be able to continue to accept donations of clothes, DVDs/Videos and books as these take up much less space.
HT Xmas Cakes Stall, Year 6
The HT Xmas Cakes Stall is supplying the Xmas Cakes this Year and would love some help.
If you are game and want to have some fun, come and join us and learn to bake Xmas Cakes .If you could help in anyway it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Lorri-Anne at jlc3@bigpond.net.au.
DONATIONS OF MIXED AND GLAC’E CHERRIES….
Please could you donate a bag of mixed fruit to us so we can keep the cost down. Please drop of at the office.
Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers
A big thank you to all those wonderful volunteer who helped serve supper for the Bye Bye Birdie musical. Thank you also to Deb Davey for organising.
Father’s Day Stall
Debbie Jones would be delighted to hear from any parents who can assist with the Father’s Day stall either wrapping or selling. Please contact Debbie on mdrc_jones@hotkey.net.au.
Beverley Sutherland-Smith’s Garden Lunch
Please join us on Sunday 12 September for lunch at Beverley Sutherland-Smith’s “Edible Garden” in Regent St, Mt Waverley. Further information about her lovely garden is at http://www.beverleysutherlandsmith.com.au. $38 per person, includes lunch and garden tour. To book, please phone the School Office on 9807 8888.
Cadbury Chocolate – Bargain prices for remaining few boxes
The PTA would love to hear from anyone who’d like to buy the leftover chocolates for $2 per bar, a discount on the $2.50. We don’t have that many left so first in best dressed!
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PTA Beverley Sutherland-Smith’s Edible Garden Tour & Lunch
Posted August 20 2010
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Music Notices
Posted August 20 2010WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD
We are now really looking forward to preparing for the Waverley Eisteddfod. A notice has been posted to all instrumental musicians from Years 7 to 12 and the Junior School notices have been handed out to the students. A reminder notice has also been given out.
The performance times have been released so please take note of them below – if your child is unable to attend the Eisteddfod please inform me immediately as numbers are crucial in each section (Lynley Bramble BH 9807 8888 or email lbramble@huntingtower.vic.edu.au)
WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD ENSEMBLE SECTIONS
Saturday 21 August – Huntingtower Performing Arts Centre (Full details are in the notice)
NB. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE
ARRIVAL TIMES
Arrival Time: 8.30am 18y and under Large Ensemble (9am Section)
(Senior Music Classroom) Concert Band
Irish String Orchestra
Britten String Orchestra
Arrival Time: 10.40am 21y and under Small Ensemble (11am Section)
(Senior Music Classroom) Mendelssohn Quintet
Arrival Time: 2pm 14y and under Large Ensemble (2.20pm Section)
(Junior School to Music Junior Orchestra
Centre Ensemble Room. Middle School Orchestra
Middle School Orchestra
to Senior Music Classroom)
Arrival Time: 4pm 15y and under Small Ensemble (4.20pm Section)
(Senior Music Classroom) Vivaldi Ensemble
Junior Ensemble
Beethoven Trio
Beethoven Quartet
A detailed rehearsal schedule is included in the notice (which has been received by every parent and student) so it would be greatly appreciated if parents could ensure that their students attend all rehearsals. Many thanks for your wonderful help.
SOLO CONCERTS
- Year 8 Solo Concert on Thursday 26 August at 7pm in the Orchestral Room. Please come and enjoy a wonderful evening.
- Year 9 Solo Concert on Wednesday 1 September at 7pm in the Orchestral Room. Please come and enjoy another wonderful evening!
IPSHA BIENNIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR JUNIOR SCHOOLS
On Tuesday August 10 members of the Junior Orchestra performed at Dallas Brooks Hall as part of this extremely exciting festival. Unfortunately there was a limit on the number of orchestral players who could participate and not all the children could be involved. Nevertheless the players who were able to go performed extremely well and received a wonderful ovation – hearty congratulations to you all.
The concert concluded with a massed singing item in which all schools participated and it was a magnificent spectacle to see the huge Dallas Brooks Hall stage full of wonderful young people all singing their hearts out! Special thanks to Emma Maguire (our representative descant singer) and Daniel Nieborski (our articulate announcer) and to all the students involved. We were very proud!
CHAMBER CHOIR AND SMALL ENSEMBLES CONCERT
Thursday 9 September 7pm Orchestral Room
This will be a great opportunity to hear the wonderful work being done by our talented musicians who take on the challenge of singing or playing in small groups. Don’t miss it!!
JUNIOR CLASS CONCERT
Wednesday 15 September 6pm Performing Arts Centre
All the classes from Years Prep to 6 perform at this delightful concert which is not only thoroughly entertaining but also demonstrates the high level of musical skills being reached by each child. Don’t miss this either!
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO……….
Jade Tsai (Year 7) for her outstanding results at the recent Geelong Eisteddfod:
14 years and under Solo String Section – 1st prize
16 years and under Solo String Section – 3rd prize
SPECIAL DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
1. HUNTINGTOWER CAMERATA GALA CONCERT
Sunday 10 October at 2.30pm.
All players (Years Prep to 12) and choristers (Years 3 to 12) are involved in this very important event.
Bookings will open Saturday 4 September, 9.00am. To book your tickets from this date, please follow the ‘Event Bookings’ link on the Huntingtower Website.
MUSIC DATES – TERM 3 2010
1. WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD (Choral Sections – Senior Chamber Choir)
Friday 20 August PAC
2. WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD
(Ensemble Sections – Junior/Middle School/Senior Orchestras, Concert Band)
Saturday 21 August 9am – 5pm PAC
3. YEAR 8 SOLO CONCERT
Thursday 26 August 7pm Orchestral Room
4. YEAR 9 SOLO CONCERT
Wednesday 1 September 7pm Orchestral Room
5. CHAMBER CHOIR AND SMALL ENSEMBLES CONCERT
Thursday 9 September 7pm Orchestral Room
6. JUNIOR MUSIC EVENING
Wednesday 15 September 6pm PAC
7. YERNGA RETIREMENT VILLAGE CONCERT
Thursday 23 September 1:30pm
8. VCE SOLO/GROUP RECITALS
During the Holidays TBA
MUSIC DATES – TERM 4 2010
1. CAMERATA GALA CONCERT REHEARSALS (Senior Orchestra only)
Saturday 2 October 2pm-5pm PAC
Sunday 3 October 2pm-5pm PAC
Monday 4 October 7pm-10pm PAC
Friday 8 October 7pm-10pm or Saturday 9 October 2pm-5pm PAC
2. CAMERATA GALA CONCERT
Sunday 10 October 2:30pm PAC
3. YEAR 7 SOLO CONCERT
Thursday 21 October 7pm Orchestral Room
4. CHILDREN’S WEEK CHURCH SERVICE
Tuesday 26 October 9:30am Police Academy Chapel
5. YEAR 10 SOLO CONCERT
Tuesday 26 October Orchestral Room
6. JUNIOR WIND AND FRIENDS CONCERT
Thursday 4 November 6pm PAC
7. HUNTINGTOWER FETE (Senior/Middle School Orchestras, Concert Band)
Saturday 6 November 10.30am-12 noon
8. LITTLE SYMPHONY and LITTLE CHOIR CONCERT
Thursday 18 November 6pm PAC
9. JUNIOR SPEECH NIGHT
Friday 26 November 6pm PAC
10. SENIOR ORCHESTRA BREAK-UP TEA and SPEECH NIGHT REHEARSAL
Sunday 28 November 5pm-8pm
11. SENIOR SPEECH DAY
Saturday 4 December 2pm Robert Blackwood Hall
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Sport Notices
Posted August 20 2010EISM Winter Sport Grand Finals – Best wishes to all players!
This week, ten teams contested the semi finals. This is a fantastic effort. Well done students. Congratulations to the students and coaches whose teams have made the ESIM Winter Sports Grand Finals. The matches are to be held next week and parents are most welcome to come and watch their sons and daughters play. All matches are scheduled to commence at 1.30pm. Details are as follows:
Wednesday 25 August
Senior Girls Netball vs Oxley at Oxley
Senior Boys Basketball vs Knox at Oxley
Senior Girls Table Tennis vs Rudolf Steiner at Oxley
Senior Boys Table Tennis vs Nunawading at Oxley
Oxley College, Old Melbourne Rd., Chirnside Park, Mel 37 E6
Thursday 26 August
Year 8/9 Girls Hockey vs Knox at Knox
Year 8/9 Girls Table Tennis vs Oxley at Knox
The Knox School, 220 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna Sth, Mel 63 E 10 Entry via Burwood Hwy only
HOSA Sports Day
The annual Students vs Old Students sports day is coming up on Sunday, 12 September – 1.00pm start. Students’ teams have been posted. All students participating need to arrive ready to play at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the games. See flyer attached.
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HOSA Ball
Posted August 20 2010
Saturday 23 October at ETIHAD Stadium
HOSA (the Huntingtower Old Students’ Association) will be holding a dinner dance for 300+ people in the Medallion Room at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening, 23 October ($99 per head, including soft drinks. Additional drinks are at bar prices).
All parents of Huntingtower students are very welcome to attend – parent representatives might like to make up tables for the event.
Get your ‘glad rags’ ready! It will be a great night out!
Please book your ticket online through the Huntingtower website.
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Principal’s Message
Posted August 06 2010Thought for the week
“There is … but one Principle or Mind governing all existence.”
Mary Baker Eddy
Well, once again we are faced with elections, not one, but two!
I know you will all make up you own mind which way to vote and in no way would I try and influence your decision. You will have seen the education union stepping up its campaign against independent schools with the usual half-truths instead of basing any pronouncements on fact. Once again the union is suggesting that the Federal Government provides one third of its funding to government schools which educate two thirds of the students and two thirds of its funding to non-government schools which educate one third of the students. This is not dishonest; it just leaves out the fact that it is the State Government that has responsibility for funding State schools while the Federal Government has responsibility for funding non-government schools. The undisputable fact is that the average funding for each student at a government school is $11,874 per annum and at an independent school it is $5,810. The amount of funding each non-government school can get is dependent on the supposed wealth or socio-economic status of the community it serves. For example Huntingtower currently gets about 30% of the amount provided for a government school student. The State government provides us with very little funding – a few hundred dollars per student, whereas they are providing the bulk of funding to government schools. Huntingtower gets approximately $3500 per student in government funding. School fees provide us with the rest. Bear in mind that with our school fees we must also cover things like maintenance and construction while at government schools, this is a separate grant and not linked to the figure mentioned above.
The claim that private schools are the wealthiest schools and should not be funded is simplistic and false. According to government statistics, of the 100 wealthiest school communities in Australia, 61 are government schools, 21 are independent schools and 18 are Catholic schools.
Simon Crean as the new education Minister has indicated that he will not guarantee the indexation of funding to non-government schools. If this were to become policy after 2013 (the new date set for the current legislation to expire), school fees in independent and catholic schools would rise at approximately 10% per annum because CPI increases would have to be added to the natural fee increases necessary to meet the growing cost of education.
Tony Abbot has indicated that he will cancel the computers in schools program. I am not sure how he will do that because it is essentially finished. I suppose he means that the government will not continue to pay for the replacement of computers to maintain a 1:1 ratio in Years 9 to 12.
If the Greens get the balance of power in the senate, we can expect some pressure to be placed on the Government vs non-government school debate because they want to see much of the “independentness” of non-government schools eroded. They are openly opposed to the ongoing funding of independent schools in the current way. They want the SES model scrapped by the end of 2010.
Remember that every student that attends a non-government school saves the government money.
I must conclude this piece by saying that Huntingtower has received more funding in the past two years from the current government than we have ever received before. For this I am very grateful.
Our new Multi-sport and Aquatic Centre is progressing well. The concrete has now been poured in the teaching pool and we expect the larger pool to be concreted over the next week. It is all very exciting. The rooms are being partitioned on the mezzanine level and the ground work for the change-rooms has been done. In a week or two I hope to announce an open Saturday morning so that we can show our progress to anyone who would like to come and see what has happened.
I hope that you have all been able to get tickets to our spectacular musical production of Bye, Bye Birdie. I wish the cast and crew every success with the show and am quite sure that you will have a thoroughly entertaining evening.
Sholto Bowen
Principal
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The PTA Page
Posted August 06 2010Diary Dates:
- Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers – Thurs 5 to Sat 7 August.
- Positive Parenting Skills Nights – Wednesdays 11 to 25 of August (Junior School)
- Father’s Day Stall (Junior School) – Wednesday 1 Sept (Wrapping Night Monday 30 August)
- Fete – Saturday 6 November 2010
Cadbury Chocolate Drive
The Chocolate Drive is now finished and any unsold chocolates may no longer be returned. Any outstanding payment will be charged to your account. The student who sold the most boxes will be announced at next week’s assembly. The winner will be able to choose between an ipod, 2 wristbands for the Fete or a free box of Chocolates/Lollies as their prize.
Positive Parenting Skills Nights
Accredited Presenter Kellie Jasper will be facilitating intimate workshops teaching the respected ‘1-2-3 Magic’ and ‘Emotional Coaching’ techniques to interested parents of children aged between 2-12 years. Learn simple ways to minimise challenging behaviour, encourage good behaviour and build stronger family relationships. The three sessions in August will run for 2 hours each (including supper) and cost $80 per person or $140 per couple. Please book through the school office as numbers are limited.
Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers
We’d love volunteers to help serve supper for the Bye Bye Birdie musical (those interested please contact Deb Davey on debbiedavey67@gmail.com.
Father’s Day Stall
Debbie Jones would be delighted to hear from any parents who can assist with the Father’s Day stall either wrapping or selling. Please contact Debbie on mdrc_jones@hotkey.net.au.
Silent Auction Donations
We kindly request that every family donate an item or service for the Silent Auction which will be part of our Fete in November this year. The item or service (must be new) will be sold to the highest bidder and monies raised will greatly boost our efforts in fund raising towards the new Aquatic Centre. Any support will be greatly appreciated, whether it be a pair of socks or a set of kitchen mugs. Please bring your item for donation to Reception on Tuesday, 10 August 2010.
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Music Notices
Posted August 06 2010WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD
We are now really looking forward to preparing for the Waverley Eisteddfod. A notice has been posted to all instrumental musicians from Years 7 to 12 and the Junior School notices have been handed out to the students.
The performance times have just been released so please take note of them below – if your child is unable to attend the Eisteddfod please inform me immediately as numbers are crucial in each section (Lynley Bramble BH 9807 8888 AH 9803 7701 or email lbramble@huntintower.vic.edu.au)
WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD ENSEMBLE SECTIONS
Saturday 21 August – Huntingtower Performing Arts Centre (Full details are in the notice)
NB. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE
ARRIVAL TIMES
Arrival Time: 8.30am 18y and under Large Ensemble (9am Section)
(Senior Music Classroom) Concert Band
Irish String Orchestra
Britten String Orchestra
Arrival Time: 10.40am 21y and under Small Ensemble (11am Section)
(Senior Music Classroom) Mendelssohn Quintet
Arrival Time: 2pm 14y and under Large Ensemble (2.20pm Section)
(Junior School to Music Junior Orchestra
Centre Ensemble Room. Middle School Orchestra
Middle School Orchestra
to Senior Music Classroom)
Arrival Time: 4pm 15y and under Small Ensemble (4.20pm Section)
(Senior Music Classroom) Vivaldi Ensemble
Junior Ensemble
Beethoven Trio
Schumann Quintet
A detailed rehearsal schedule is included in the notice (which has been received by every parent and student) so it would be greatly appreciated if parents could ensure that their students attend all rehearsals. Many thanks for your wonderful help.
SOLO CONCERTS
- Congratulations to the talented group of Year 11 and 12 musicians who performed 2 solo items each at the Solo Concert two weeks ago.
- Year 8 Solo Concert on Thursday 26 August at 7pm in the Orchestral Room. Please come and enjoy a wonderful evening.
- Year 9 Solo Concert on Wednesday 1 September at 7pm in the Orchestral Room. Please come and enjoy another wonderful evening!
IPSHA BIENNIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR JUNIOR SCHOOLS
On Tuesday August 10 members of the Junior Orchestra will perform at Dallas Brooks Hall as part of this extremely exciting festival. Unfortunately there is a limit on the number of orchestral players who can participate and the children involved have already received an initial notice. A second notice with full information has also been distributed this week. The students have been working extremely hard and we are looking forward to a wonderful evening.
CHAMBER CHOIR AND SMALL ENSEMBLES CONCERT
Thursday 9 September 7pm Orchestral Room
This will be a great opportunity to hear the wonderful work being done by our talented musicians who take on the challenge of singing or playing in small groups. Don’t miss it!!
JUNIOR CLASS CONCERT
Thursday 16 September 6pm Performing Arts Centre
All the classes from Years Prep to 6 perform at this delightful concert which is not only thoroughly entertaining but also demonstrates the high level of musical skills being reached by each child. Don’t miss this either!
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO……….
1. The VCE Piano Trio (Jacob Davey, Elliot Kitchingman, Eloise Verbeek) for two recent wonderful performances firstly at the South Eastern Arts Festival Showcase Concert and then at the special Women’s Ecumenical Church service at High Street Road Uniting Church. The ensemble were very warmly received at both performances.
2. The entire cast and crew of “Bye Bye Birdie” – what a privilege to be involved in such a vibrant production! The acting, singing, dancing, playing, costumes, sound, lighting, sets, backstage movements etc. etc. are all outstanding so do make sure you come tonight (Friday 6 August at 7.30pm) or tomorrow (Saturday 7 August at 7.30pm) to share the fun!
Hearty congratulations to Mr Daniel Borbely or his insightful direction.
SPECIAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
1. Waverley Eisteddfod Ensemble sections which usually involve every player from Years 3 to 12 on NB. CHANGE OF DATE to SATURDAY 21 AUGUST – please keep this date free.
2. Huntingtower Camerata Gala Concert
Sunday 10 October at 2.30pm. There will be many more details to come but once again all players (Years Prep to 12) and choristers (Years 3 to 12) are involved in this very important event.
MUSIC DATES – TERM 3 2010
1. SENIOR SCHOOL MUSICAL – PAC
Friday 6 August Performance 7.30pm
Saturday 7 August Performance 7.30pm
2. IPSHA BIENNIAL COMBINED MUSIC FESTIVAL (Junior Orchestra)
Tuesday 10 August Dallas Brooks Hall
3. WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD (Choral Sections – Senior Chamber Choir)
Friday 20 August PAC
4. WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD
(Ensemble Sections – Junior/Middle School/Senior Orchestras, Concert Band)
Saturday 21 August 9am – 5pm PAC
5. YEAR 8 SOLO CONCERT
Thursday 26 August 7pm Orchestral Room
6. YEAR 9 SOLO CONCERT
Wednesday 1 September 7pm Orchestral Room
7. CHAMBER CHOIR AND SMALL ENSEMBLES CONCERT
Thursday 9 September 7pm Orchestral Room
8. JUNIOR MUSIC EVENING
Thursday 16 September 6pm PAC
9. YERNGA RETIREMENT VILLAGE CONCERT
Thursday 23 September 1:30pm
10. VCE SOLO/GROUP RECITALS
During the Holidays TBA
MUSIC DATES – TERM 4 2010
1. CAMERATA GALA CONCERT REHEARSALS (Senior Orchestra only)
Saturday 2 October 2pm-5pm PAC
Sunday 3 October 2pm-5pm PAC
Monday 4 October 7pm-10pm PAC
Friday 8 October 7pm-10pm or Saturday 9 October 2pm-5pm PAC
2. CAMERATA GALA CONCERT
Sunday 10 October 2:30pm PAC
3. YEAR 7 SOLO CONCERT
Thursday 21 October 7pm Orchestral Room
4. CHILDREN’S WEEK CHURCH SERVICE
Tuesday 26 October 9:30am Police Academy Chapel
5. YEAR 10 SOLO CONCERT
Tuesday 26 October Orchestral Room
6. JUNIOR WIND AND FRIENDS CONCERT
Thursday 4 November 6pm PAC
7. HUNTINGTOWER FETE (Senior/Middle School Orchestras, Concert Band)
Saturday 6 November 10.30am-12 noon
8. LITTLE SYMPHONY and LITTLE CHOIR CONCERT
Thursday 18 November 6pm PAC
9. JUNIOR SPEECH NIGHT
Friday 26 November 6pm PAC
10. SENIOR ORCHESTRA BREAK-UP TEA and SPEECH NIGHT REHEARSAL
Sunday 28 November 5pm-8pm
11. SENIOR SPEECH DAY
Saturday 4 December 2pm Robert Blackwood Hall
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