From the Principal
This week has been an action-packed week on the Senior Campus. On Monday night we were delighted to host Study in the USA for the 5th time. Over 500 NSW students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from 25 US universities, as well as learn more about what is involved in the SAT exams. On Tuesday, Geography and Science students from Years 8-11 heard from Dr Jimmy White, Expedition Leader for National Geographic Expeditions, and the team from Meet the Ocean. The students learned about how they can make a positive contribution to the environment, as well as the career opportunities in the fields of marine science and environmental research. Also on Tuesday, 31 students from Years 9 and 10 won the 2019 metropolitan Science and Engineering Challenge. I congratulate the students on this wonderful achievement, and thank Mrs Aroney and Mr Wrighter for supporting them in this endeavour. Yesterday, around 60 Old Girls who left School over 50 years ago attended our annual Platinum Girls Luncheon, reminiscing over a delicious lunch and enjoying the entertainment provided by student music and dance performances.
Next Thursday evening I am very much looking forward to joining parents at the Redlands Konica Minolta Artist in Residence function. The evening will showcase the Redlands Art Prize Collection, which has been acquired over the past 22 years of the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, including works by Imants Tillers, Julie Rrap and Lindy Lee. Renowned contemporary artist Cameron Robbins, our Redlands Konica Minolta Artist in Residence, will also be speaking at the evening. Cameron is currently creating an artwork on the Senior Campus and sharing his practice with Junior and Secondary School students and the finished artwork will be exhibited at next Thursday night’s function. Parents can book tickets here.
Dr Peter Lennox
Photo caption: Years 9 and 10 students problem solving at the 2019 Science and Engineering Challenge.