As we are coming to the end of the academic year, it has been clear to see that Year 7 has been thriving as they spend more time on campus. They have been able to have full social interaction with one another and it has been amazing to see them smiling as the reduction of masks has been introduced in the last few weeks. Their work ethic has been absolutely amazing throughout the year and it has been incredible witnessing the level of work they have been producing. Each and every student should be proud of what they have accomplished this year and the resilience they have shown in such an ever changing situation.
Year 7 Chinese has just finished their speaking assessment which has been a poster presentation on their ideal meals. There has been some excellent work from Year 7 Chinese as they are very dedicated to producing high quality work. In addition to this, they have also been working very hard towards their written exam preparation. For example, the students have had many different rounds of competition, including Pinyin 1-1 Tapping Battle and Chinese Pictionary on the topic of Food & Drinks. Here are some of the examples from their poster presentation:
A large majority of Year 7 students have recently taken part in the much coveted Shakespeare Festival that the school has run. This was the first time that a live audience was allowed to come and watch in over two years! The Year 7’s ran two performances with different casts that enabled each performance to be unique as each character was made their own. Both of the performances were spectacular and it was clear to see that the audience loved the theatre they had just watched.
Recently, every student in Year 7 had the opportunity to go on an overnight stay to Hattiban. Expeditions is something that the school has really missed and it gives the students opportunity to try and develop new skills, see their peers and teachers in a different scenario and get to spend valuable time with their friends. The students incurred some difficult scenarios but took everything in their stride and always had a smile on their face.
In PAWs, Year 7 have started Performing Arts Workshops this term after their success with the Shakespeare Festival. Here you can see Mr Sabin’s String workshop and Mr Krishna’s Piano workshop.’
Well done to all of the Year 7’s on such a fantastic last few months. Some of the things you have accomplished have been amazing and you should all be extremely proud!