Two-wheel adventures
The new HRS Mountain Bike Club (MTB Club) got off to a great start in August, with five students attending the first ride at Charles Darwin National Park. The park has technical but fun trails involving rocks and steep uphill and downhill sections. One of our favourite trails was named UXO, a short but steep trail with some big rocks to navigate. Some plans for future rides include Lee Point and Howard Springs pine forest, with trails having beginner and advanced options. We encourage anyone who is interested to sign up– everyone is welcome. Speak with Mr Evans if you’re keen to be part of the MTB Club.
A huge thanks to Mr Evans for organising this club and to Mr Greenwood for joining us. We are all grateful to have this experience.
Lachie Tyers
Year 9 Student
Art at HRS
This semester Year 10 Art students have been working on their Photography Unit, Still Life. The students selected their final piece to be on show in the library
Still Life refers to objects that are placed in a group, often on a table or plinth, for the purpose of reproduction. It often transpires its genre to painting and drawing techniques. Students used the Art room to set up makeshift studios. They are now working on their Portfolio task and studying the technique of Chiaroscuro which refers to strong contrasts of black and white. This is an Italian term that literally means “light-dark”. In photography, it refers to clear tonal contrasts which are often used to suggest the volume and modeling on the portrait.
Year 12 Art students have nearly reached the finish line with their final artworks.
This Semester our students have been refining and resolving their initial ideas that were researched and documented at the commencement of this year. After much experimentation with art trials, and development of their ideas and presentation, they will complete their yearlong SAT (School Assessed Task) in two weeks.
After the process of critiquing and writing art statements, the final artworks are planned to be packed up and transported to the Keysborough Haileybury campus art gallery site in Melbourne, along with the online Haileybury Pangea students. The Art Exhibition will display and celebrate the Year 12 Art student's final artworks for Art Making and Exhibiting and Visual Communication Design subjects.
Anne McMaster
Head of Visual Art
Golden Practice
This term, our Year 2 Gold students embarked on an exciting musical adventure, learning to play string instruments using pizzicato (plucking). Their enthusiasm has been contagious, especially when they play along with backing tracks. I’m so proud of how well they’ve mastered their timing and technique!
As they continue to practice, the students are excitedly preparing for their very first performance at the Junior School assembly next term. It’s been a joy to see their progress, and I can’t wait for everyone to see how far they’ve come. Keep shining, Year 2 Gold!
Wan-Ling Chang
Music Teacher
China Study Tour
Last week, our HRS international students Pauline (Year 12), Betty (Year 12), Alex (Year 9), and Marc (Year 12) delivered an entertaining and insightful briefing speech to the group of students preparing for this year's China Study Tour. As seasoned travellers and experienced participants in international programs, these students shared valuable advice and personal anecdotes that captivated their peers and left a lasting impression.
Pauline opened the session by discussing the importance of cultural understanding and how embracing Chinese traditions can enrich the experience. Betty followed with practical tips on language learning, encouraging students to immerse themselves fully in the environment to maximize their language acquisition. Alex shared his own challenges and successes during his international student learning journey, emphasizing the importance of staying open-minded and adaptable. Finally, Mark spoke about the value of building relationships with local students, highlighting how these connections can lead to lifelong friendships and a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture. We can't wait to depart on Friday, 20 September for Beijing and Haileybury Tianjin!
Felicity Pearson, Lei Shangguan, Kai Zeng and Gabrielle Barry
China Study Tour Staff
