House Singing
The Middle and Senior Schools House Singing Competition took place on Wednesday afternoon, and it was an out-and-out success. Consistent with years gone by, we witnessed an exceptional level of student engagement, performance, and House spirit.
When I speak with new families about life at Haileybury Rendall School, I love seeing their surprise and delight when they hear about all year levels coming together in House groups to sing in front of the entire school. The House Singing Competition is the epitome of House spirit and culture.
This year’s theme was 2000s-10s, with each House performing a massed item and, for the first time, a solo or small group performance as a second song.
- Baru performed a 1000 Miles/Soulja Boy mash-up
- Pumarali with Unwritten and The Cup Song
- Nganabaru with a Since You’ve Been Gone/Marry You mash-up and Umbrella
- And congratulations goes to Djarrak, who highlighted the sensational talents of Saanvi (Year 9), who sang a solo If I Ain’t Got You. Djarrak delivered a stand-out performance as a team with DJ Got Us Falling in Love and claimed the trophy!
All Houses delivered excellent performances, with maximum participation.
Top End Youth Conference
The Top End Youth Conference happened on Friday of this week. We sent fourteen Year 8 students to this engaging event, which involved approximately 1000 students from across the Top End.
Students heard from inspirational guest speakers, visited careers stalls, witnessed live musical performances, and connected with other young people from across the region. Feedback from the students is that this was a very worthwhile experience.
A range of engaging opportunities will continue to be promoted throughout the year. Students are encouraged to regularly check myNotices for updates on how to get involved and take up the many opportunities on offer.
Brendan Evans
Head of Middle School
Mechatronics
The Year 8 Mechatronics class is buzzing with excitement as students dive into the Mecha Soccer Championship Tournament! This innovative project has captured their enthusiasm, particularly because they played a key role in designing the assessment process. By involving them in the planning stages, they’ve developed a strong sense of ownership and pride in their work.
This hands-on project not only reinforces mechatronics concepts but also fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The students’ engagement and dedication highlight the success of empowering them in the learning process. Stay tuned for more updates!
Lei Shangguan
Year 8 Mechatronics Teacher
