NEW THIS WEEK

WHAT'S NEW

• Aftercare News

PRESHIL HAPPENINGS

• Chess - Junior Tournament Results!
• 'Leaving'

PRESHIL COMMUNITY

• 8s and 9s Social Event
• SidsKids - red nose goes green

NEIGHBOURHOOD - WHAT'S ON!

• Hawthorn & Kew Libraries 

8s AND 9s SOCIAL EVENT 
Wednesday, 2 May, from school pick-up
Rathmines Road Reserve, Kildare St., East Hawthorn

YEAR 12 ART STUDENTS - EXCURSION
Friday, 4 May, All Day
MONA - Hobart, Tasmania
 

We have been lucky enough to witness some of the Senior School play coming to fruition, in our hall. We now have a train carriage that was designed by one of the students and constructed by a parent. It is amazing, so if you get a chance, pop your head into the hall and have a look. If you have not yet booked your tickets, do it soon. Emily and I can't wait to see it.

• Monday: With all that rain we thought it would be a great chance to practise our emergency evacuation drill for ‘flood damage’.  It took us a few goes but we did get much better at the task. Also on Monday we had a visit from Nathan, one of our previous regulars who is now in Year 8. Nathan gave us some positive insights about his experiences at our senior campus. Other senior children popped-in to say ‘Hello’, it was wonderful!
• Tuesday: We made Anzac biscuits which were fun and of course yummy!
• Wednesday: Anzac Day so no Aftercare.
• Thursday: We made some very interesting wall hangings with Autumn leaves and sticks. Once again there were some great variations.
• Friday: We were invited to join the 6/7's in their disco so of course we had great fun.

Come and join us
Chris and Emily

13 teams (63 children) participated in this prestigious event at Brighton Grammar.

Our team was the youngest in the competition with ages ranging from 7 to 12 years.

We played 28 games and ended up sharing 2nd place with Brighton Grammar School.

The winners were Sandringham Primary School. 
Based on the results of the competition, the Preshil Team has qualified for the Victorian Primary School Semi-Final being held later in the year.

Our Chess Team: Ziggy, Angus, Meier, Louis, Solomon, Boaz and Charlie.

Well done boys!!

Full results will be published on Leonid Sandler’s website, Chess Australia  click here

SENIOR SCHOOL PLAY - 'LEAVING'
10, 11 & 12 May, from 7.30pm
The Renaissance Theatre at Kew High School

Preshil Presents 'Leaving: A Rock Musical!' A story about street kids searching for meaning and direction in their lives whilst dealing with the issues of death, addiction, employment, religion, homelessness, family conflict and the consequences of one's actions. But ultimately it is a story of hope and what is truly important in life for those who have barely anything.
*Contains Drug References and Adult Themes*

Aftercare Change of Venue  - Thursdays Only
Rehearsal in the Kevin Borland Hall is in full swing for the Year 12 play - 'Leaving'. This means that Aftercare has been relocated on Thursdays to the 10s and 11s until Thursday 18 May.
Please note this will not affect any of our planned activities.

Wishing all those involved in the play all the very best!

Performance Nights
10, 11 and 12 May
Kew High School Renaissance Theatre
Help at the box office, serving food, backstage hand, make up or even helping us transport the props and set to the venue would be appreciated.

Experience is not necessarily required.
If interested or for further details please contact Jo Porch click here

The 8s/9s and 10s/11s are showing a
beautiful series of observational paintings from last
term in the Arlington House hallway. Please come
and have a look next time you are passing through.

Upcoming events Term 2 - several events are planned for this term at the Senior School.

• Musical production 'Leaving' - performance dates May 10/11/12. Thank-you to those of you who have offered to be involved in the band.
   
• VCE music night - Tuesday, 29 May, from TBC, Location TBC
   
• Music night at Dizzy’s - Tuesday, June 5, from TBC, Location Dizzy’s night club, 381 Burnley St, Richmond. click here

SOCIAL GATHERING FOR 8s AND 9s
Wednesday, 2 May, from pick-up onwards
Rathmines Road Reserve, Kildare St., East Hawthorn

The next social gathering for everyone involved in the 8's and 9's will be at Rathmines Road Reserve, just a short walk from school or a minute in the car.

Bring some afternoon tea to share if you would like.

Your Class Reps

Catharine, Steph & Claire

SIDSKIDS - RED NOSE GOES GREEN 
Our school is participating in ‘Red Nose Goes Green’
Please come in and pick up a ‘Red Nose Goes Green’ bag and donate your pre-loved clothes and homewares, you can help SIDS and Kids Victoria provide essential services.

There is a big Red Bin located at the office at Arlington and outside the cottage at Blackhall/Kalimna.

Think Green and Donate is a 100% Victorian Charity.

WALK OR RUN FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH 

Sunday, 13 May from 6.15am

Alexandra Gardens & the Tan

Join Team Preshil!

Come and Join ‘Team Preshil’ - and walk around the Park with us.
We are doing the 4km walk starting at 9.30am.
For more information on the Mother's Day Classic - 4km or 8km walk or run , or to register ….click here

CUSH PHILLIPS

Cohort 1978

After completing her entire education at Preshil, Cush graduated as a member of the first Year 12 class to complete their secondary education at Preshil. Cush travelled extensively after her secondary schooling and studied at a variety of international locations including Laban Summer School in London and completed a Graduate Diploma in movement and dance at Melbourne University. Since that time she has maintained a close professional and personal connection with the school through her work with Arlington children following her passion of creative dance.

In addition to her work at Preshil, Cush also teaches creative dance and ballroom dancing classes in her own studio in Canterbury - Dalmaine Dance Studio. Her creative dance classes for children from 5 years of age allow imagination and confidence to develop without the constrictions of competition or technical standards. In contrast, these classes emphasise self-expression, creativity and dramatic interpretation through dance.

The Ballroom and Social Dancing courses for teenagers cover a variety of dance styles and incorporate instruction in social etiquette and formal conventions and run for two school terms.

For further details or to book a place, please contact Cush on 0428 210 660.

Cohort 1993

1 AUSTRALIAN & 2 WORLD THEATRICAL PREMIERES
Eagle’s Nest Theatre presents Böll, Lorca & Neulist.
Since 2011, with the support of the Ministry of Science, Research and Art for the State of Baden-Württemberg (Germany), Eagle´s Nest Theatre and theater in der westentasche, have been involved in an international cultural exchange.

TONIGHT!
Ansichten Eines Clowns - Australian Premiere
Friday, 27 April,
Revolt, 12 Elizabeth St., Kensington
As a result of this exchange Eagle’s Nest will be presenting the Australian Premiere – Ansichten Eines Clowns by Heinrich Böll.

Dialog & Chernobyl - World Premiere
Saturday, 28 April,
Revolt, 12 Elizabeth St., Kensington
Then on the following night the presentation of world premieres Dialog with Buñuel by Federico Garcia Lorca & Chernobyl by Annette Neulist.

Cohort Year - 1979

PARALLEL COLLISIONS EXHIBITION 2012

2 March to 29 April 2012

Gallery of South Australia 2012.
Adelaide biennial of Australian Art - Free Admission

Stephen Bram - The work is a shelter!

See Stephen Bram’s latest exhibition of his work at the Gallery of South Australia. Stephen’s work is classified as abstract. “It is not a representation of anything. Its form is determined by the principles underlying a practice, by an idea of a kind of space, and by the limitations of circumstance.

Stephen used ordinary materials such as: wood, steel and painted plasterboard for his latest exhibition.
Curated by Natasha Bullock and Alexie Glass-Kantor.

LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS?

Whatever you are looking for, whether it be a plumber, web designer, photographer or architect or just a cosy wine bar for an evening drink, the Preshil Alumni Business Directory may help you find someone who can help.

Starting small but growing, the business directory provides the contact details for Preshil alumni from all walks of life.

ABOUT US ALL - HAWTHORN LIBRARY 
Wednesday, 16 May, from 7.00pm
584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Hawthorn and Kew Libraries are running a series of talks for boys and girls aged 10+ and mums and dads called; About the girls, About the boys, About US all - Great reading recommendations!
There will be four talks in each of the series, once a month starting in May. There will be guest authors and prizes.

This session, meet guest illustrator Marc McBride, talented illustrator of the Deltora Quest series.

The session is free but bookings are essential, phone 9278 4666.

Snacks and drinks provided.

PLAY WITH PURPOSE!

John's motivation to teach and coach swimming as well as own and run a swim school is simple:
“The desire to provide others, with the life skills to move comfortably & calmly through the water with efficiency and speed at any age!”
Based on:
Modelling with Parent or Teacher 'Doing' and limited Traditional instruction
Encouraging Children from 2 years of age to Explore & Develop Intrigue to Learn.

For a Free trial offer please email John click here

or contact John on:
Phone: 9890 5451
Website: www.jsss.com.au

 

YOGA WITH LUCY

Mondays,  9.15 - 10.45am - New time!
Wednesdays, 9.15 - 10.30am, and
Fridays, 6.15 -7.30am

Kew Heights Sports Club - next door to Preshil Junior Campus

First Class Free for Preshil Parents!

Yoga with Lucy is fresh and personal, incorporating traditional asanas into a graceful flow that invites strength, space and connection. Lucy's classes emphasise the link between breath and movement.

The focus is to invite spaciousness around the spine, stability in the core and to bring light into the heart.
For further information go to Lucy’s website www.yogarising.com.au  or contact Lucy directly on 0425 767 870

Confirmation of the following Regular Activities at Preshil:

MUSIC ENSEMBLE - RECORDER/MUSIC GROUP
Monday, Music Room, Arlington, 8.30 - 9.00am

PRESHIL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Music Room, Blackhall/Kalimna, Lunchtimes

OPEN STAGE
Wednesdays, Kevin Borland Hall, Arlington 8.30 - 9.00am

Years 7/8 MUSIC ELECTIVES (Choir/Groove Band, ’Earth, Wind & Fire' Horns)
Wednesdays, Music Room/Artspace, Blackhall/Kalimna, 10.15 - 11.00am

ARLINGTON STRINGS
Thursdays, Music Room, Arlington, 8.30 – 9.00am

CHESS CLUB
Thursdays, Library, Arlington, 3.45 – 4.30pm

PAVEMENT ACAPELLA
Thursdays, Music Room, Blackhall/Kalimna, Lunchtime

‘LEAVING’ - PLAY REHEARSAL
Thursdays, Location TBC, After School

CELLO ENSEMBLE
Friday, Music Room, Arlington, 8.30 - 9.00am

FUNBALL
Fridays, Front Garden, Arlington, 8.30 – 9.00am

BALL SPORTS
Fridays, Football Field, Arlington, 8.30 – 9.00am

A reminder that details regarding events and notices for inclusion for the following week should be received by WEDNESDAY, 9 AM. Inclusion cannot be guaranteed for information received after this deadline.

Please direct all queries to Joanne or Bronte on 9817 6135 or email communications@preshil.vic.edu.au

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