Author: jasmine harris

31 Oct OUTSTANDING RESULTS ACHIEVED AT THE NATIONAL MATHS TALENT QUEST

Posted at 12:45h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]The Year 10 team (Sandra Soe, Declan Walsh and Aidan Liew) won First Prize. The Year 8 team (Lucy Zhou, Cassie Tse, Lucas Yiu and Siddarth Nair) were place second. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

21 Oct BIG HAIR, BIGGERS LESSONS: HAIRSPRAY TAUGHT US MORE THAN JUST DANCE MOVES

Posted at 14:26h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]After studying the text, deconstructing its ideologies, and transforming the genre in class, students were able to engage with Hairspray on a deeper level. The musical was not only a highly entertaining performance but also served...

09 Oct CONGRATULATIONS ARIEL YEO (YEAR 7) – AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER

Posted at 09:23h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]Ariel won the Young Artist Category for Photography. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

09 Oct PRIME MINISTER’S NATIONAL SPELLING BEE FINALISTS

Posted at 08:29h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]The Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee is a national online competition focusing on accuracy and speed. Ollie and Shaun advanced through the school and state rounds to secure a spot on the three-member state team. ...

09 Oct WINNERS OF THE WA SCHOOL PERTH PHILOSOTHON TROPHY

Posted at 08:24h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]Congratulations also goes to individual team members who won year group awards based on critical thinking skills and the ability to unpack complex ideas. First Place and the Don Munro Award for the Most Critical Thinker...

20 Sep A.J BETTS IGNITES CREATIVE SPARKS IN GIFTED AND TALENTED

Posted at 09:30h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]A.J Betts discussed the origins of her popular book, Zac & Mia, revealing that inspiration can strike at any moment—even from a dare! She encouraged students to pursue their passion for writing, emphasizing that anyone with...

10 Sep CURTIN UNIVERSITY RISING SCHOLAR PROGRAM: NINE YEAR 10 STUDENTS EARN UNIVERSITY CREDIT IN SEMESTER ONE

Posted at 11:39h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]Congratulations go to Leon Aung, Christian Bismonte, Mia Carter, Taylor Cheung, Joanne Chong, Aidan Liew, Zainab Salman, Dihein Samarasinghe and Timothy Zhang who successfully completed Semester One units of study. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

10 Sep UNRAVELLING THE PAST: CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH HAIRSPRAY AND 1960s AMERICA

Posted at 11:29h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]Through research, fact cards and timelines, students connected historical context with the film’s narrative, culminating in an engaging viewing of Tracy Turnblad’s adventures. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

29 Aug CONGRATULATIONS ABBY!

Posted at 08:17h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]The sought after Fogarty Foundation Scholarship is awarded to students who show significant academic potential, together with leadership ability and other outstanding achievements throughout Year 11 and 12. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

27 Aug UN YOUTH INCURSION: OPENING YOUNG EYES ON THE WORLD

Posted at 13:42h in Gifted & Talented Buzz

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]The incursion gave students an opportunity to explore and understand the principles and functions of the United Nations in a fun and interactive way. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...