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PREPARATION FOR HIGHSCHOOL NEWS
March 2007
These are photos of the Trivia Quiz held this month which saw many of the Preparation for High School students win prizes. One of the most important events at Maewill this month were the Teacher-Student Feedback sessions held on the 22nd and 23rd March. The teachers and myself held confidential interviews with each student, giving them praise where it was due, letting them know areas for improvement and giving them recommended courses of action. The students appreciated this honest discussion about not only their English but also their life in Australia.
It’s not long to go now for the Term 2 starters so we’re focussing on their problem areas and making sure
they have the academic skills in order to
continue to improve once they start at high school. Soon everyone will be enjoying a short break over Easter to visit the Royal Easter show and relax before getting stuck into more hard work! ACTIVITIES
Indoor Rock climbing – 9th March
Rock climbing is a very famous sport in Australia. It is very exciting and good for your health. It can make you strong. But it’s a team sport - you must work with your partner.
All the students had the chance to sample Australian culture at the Art Gallery of NSW. We went to see the portrait exhibition - the Archibald. There were many wonderful representations of Australian politicians and other well-known personalities. I thought the winning painting was good but I also liked the portrait of Peter Garrett. After checking out Mae's dad's painting we had refreshments at the gallery cafe. Unfortunately Ronny had a toothache and couldn't fully enjoy his baked cheese-cake.
On March 23rd we had a Trivia Quiz at school. Many people joined the competition. And Mae asked the questions. The questions were on topics such as Australia, Sports, Current Affairs & Maewill English College. My group won third place!
On Friday I went to Dee Why beach for a bbq. The air was fresh. The sky was blue. The sea was the same colour as the sky. Some people swam. Some people surfed. We stayed on shore. We ate hotdogs. We loved the
Dee Why bbq.
On the night of March 31, from 7:30PM to 8:30PM is the Earth Hour. During this time, everyone should turn off all their electricity. At first I was quite excited about the hour, but when this hour coming, I just chatted and ate sunflower seeds with my homestay family instead of playing game or doing something exciting. But I had fun during this hour as well. One hour is not a long time - we are doing this to save our planet. At least, I have done something meaningful. CURRICULUM
The Month in Review
During the month of March, the high school students wrote and presented two assignments, one about Developing Countries and the other about Australian Bushrangers. We followed up the bushranger assignment by dressing up in costumes and presenting our speeches to some other classes. We also watched Ned Kelly the movie starring Heath Ledger.
Last week, the teachers talked with me in the feedback sessions. It was good. Because the teachers could help me with what is good and what is not good enough. My English is improving slowly.
My dream job is a writer, I want to be a writer. I like reading and writing, they can make me comfortable, I like sitting on the bed at midnight, listening to the rain-sound from outside the window, and light music thinking, that's really nice. No light, no people, just like I'm the only person surviving on the Earth.
Ben Hall was born on 09 May 1837 at Wallis Plains. He is one of the Australian bushrangers. He kept the same name from the day he was born until the day he died 28 years later. He started life as an honest man, but then became a bushranger. He found himself accused of helping in a robbery. He spent a month in prison, but the police could not prove he was guilty and he was set free. His wife left him and his farm in ruins, his house burnt down and his cattle and sheep stolen.
Last Thursday, some boys and some girls introduced Ned Kelly to the other class. Ned Kelly is a famous bushranger. But everyone liked him except the police. Some girls and boys wore the costume of the period of Ned Kelly. One boy acted the Ned Kelly, one boy acted like the police.
Last week we saw a movie about bushrangers. The film was about a famous Australian bushranger Ned Kelly. It was great. Many students liked it. When the movie finished everybody talked about Ned Kelly. I think film was really very good, nice music, great actors. It was interesting and exciting. All the students were happy.
Have you ever thought that one day Martians will come to attack us? In the War of the Worlds, we see this unbelievable event happens.
My assignment focused on Mexico. This country has a magical culture,
colourful history, interesting geography and will leave a deep impression with you.
Sydney Morning Herald
* IOI: International Olympiad in Informatics Today is 8th March 2307, my home is a big castle made from clear glass above the sea. I can see fishes outside the window. And I just eat pills for my meals. When I finished my meal I met my family. I met parents, grand parents and great grand parents. After, I went to my school room and I talked with my teacher and friend using a computer. PERSONAL
My Homestay
My homestay is a very beautifully clean house. And homestay's family is so friendly. My homestay is also near Dee why. So I love my homestay.
The week before last I had chicken pox.
Name: Sun Mengke (Michael)
Name: Ting Ting WU (Sherrie)
Ray is currently having a fun and challenging time on the St Luke's camp with Daphne, Ronny and Eric. |
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