CONNECTIONS Connecting with the past, building the future ISSUE 21 I 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL 2016 was successful for students and teachers alike. The F1 Team, Infinitude, came second in the WORLD F1 in SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP in Austin, Texas, but possibly even more astonishing, was their World Record for the fastest car-ever! Students, Nicole Kascak, Jesse succeeded where a Japanese The teachers continued their Stevens and Luke Battjes, and two French Culinary Schools professional learning about made us all proud to see how failed. So many teachers Flipped Learning under the perseverance and grit can win work with the students out of leadership of Jeremy Le the day. These Year 10 students hours. For example, Alan Todd Cornu, whose national profile were competing against 19-year- accompanies Lift Dance Troupe contributed to the Australian Flip old university students as well every Sunday to rehearse for the Con Conference being held at as high school students from all annual Fringe Festival. Similarly, our school. Brighton teachers, around the world. If that weren’t the Music and Volleyball Toby Ward, Aimee Shattock, enough, along came the Subs in teachers spend long hours to Maj-Lis Borgen-Smith, Patrick Schools team to win the State develop elite performers. The Mackay and Jeremy were title and compete in the National Volleyball teachers coached invited to present sessions in Championship. The students do 7 students to perform on the contemporary pedagogy. As well the work themselves with the international stage, as well as as Flipped Learning, teachers dedicated support from Stephen winning the Melbourne School’s developed their understanding of Read, a master teacher. In 2012 Championship in 2015. Positive Education, discovering he took the team, Cold Fusion, how these approaches can There are so many opportunities to Abu Dhabi, to bring them make a difference to students’ for students, whether it be the home as World Champions. connections with school and Think Bright Program; the Maker As a result, two students their engagement with the Faire showcasing science, secured scholarships at London curriculum. technology, engineering, arts University to study Engineering. and mathematics; the Japanese The curriculum and co- Teachers like Steve put in long cultural tours from Hakuo curriculum continues to adapt hours after the school day has and Himeji; the annual ski trip; to world trends. Brighton finished, supporting students the Shakespeare Festival; the was commended in both the in their passion for learning. He professional drama productions; Department of Education’s is retiring at the end of 2016 the South Australian Living School and Partnership Reviews, and will go down in history as Artists Festival and Fun Fridays for strengths in leadership, one of Brighton’s heroes for in the Learning Laneway to academic excellence and his infectious enthusiasm for mention but a few. Drama opportunities for students learning. teachers, Catherine Carter and to pursue their interests. Brighton Secondary experienced Kristen McDonnell, negotiated For example, the demand more international success with a partnership with the National for Outdoor Education has Ellen Hamilton, Sung Bae, and Institute of Dramatic art whereby exceeded the number of places teacher, Ryan Elliot, when they the legendary screen writer and available, since its inception in won Silver in the International playwright, Stephen Sewell, will 2014. The group of boys and 305 Brighton Road, Schools Culinary Competition. mentor students to develop new male teachers who developed a North Brighton SA 5048 These Year 11 students scripts for the theatre. continued on page 2 P:+61 8 8375 8200 E: [email protected] brightonss.sa.edu.au CURIOSITY I COURAGE I CITIZENSHIP FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 2016 I ISSUE 21 1 2016 DUX OF THE SCHOOL Top ATAR of 2016 - Jordan Sims, James Tamblyn We congratulate all students who achieved personal bests and in particular, Jordan Sims and James Tamblyn, both achieving an ATAR of 99.75. FROM THE PRINCIPAL continued White Ribbon team to lead school with new student FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON the school community to say entry from Brighton Road; no to domestic violence, have pin-up boards throughout OLD SCHOLARS AWARD added to the rich tapestry of school; upgrade of tennis life at Brighton. court fencing; installation Blake Warren of soccer back stop fence; The World Challenge team This award is presented by the Old Scholars classroom airconditioners travelled to Cambodia of Brighton Secondary School to a Year 11 replaced; upgraded Media to do more work on the student who has demonstrated leadership and Drama rooms; repairs to Kindergarten for which and citizenship qualities in the school back car park; airconditioned Brighton has raised over community. Theatre dressing rooms $30,000. The cultural tours and server room; carpeted Martin has demonstrated to his teachers and to Port Lincoln High School Theatre workshop; installed peers an exemplary level of commitment to and Koonibba provided LED house lights in the study, observance of school policy, involvement in extra-curricular Brighton students with more Theatre auditorium; added a activities and service to the school and wider community. understanding of difference new lighting desk in Concert He brings honour to Brighton Secondary School. and inclusivity. The White Hall and installed CCTV in Sands Art exhibition Blake is a most worthy recipient of this award in 2016. Concert Hall. showcased the beautiful art work created by Port Lincoln Probably the most notable and Brighton students. achievement of 2016 was THE FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON One of the early notable to finally decide on the new achievements of 2016 was school logo. The design and SECONDARY SCHOOL Kate Ceberano’s three-day consultation process took THE FAC OMNIA BENE residence workshopping three years and we couldn’t the 200 Music students be happier with the outcome. OLD SCHOLAR’S AWARD and starring in an evening Olivia O’Neill concert to a full house. Principal Christopher McDonald In addition to these stellar Christopher has demonstrated to a very high achievements the school degree the school values of cooperation, has been enhanced with a excellence, fairness, integrity, respect and new perimeter fence; new responsibility. change rooms and toilets; new signage around the 2 CREATIVITY I COURAGE I CITIZENSHIP 2016 Year 12 SACE Results The school community has cause for great celebration of the outstanding 2016 Year 12 results in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). These results reflect the dedication and professionalism of the teachers to make Brighton the school of choice for all students. In total, 36 students achieved an outstanding ATAR of 90 or above: Name ATAR Name ATAR Jordan Sims 99.75 Francesca Olds 94.65 James Tamblyn 99.75 Isobel Lorton 94.45 Mark Teoh 98.95 Jack Hilliard 93.25 Haoxuan (Derek) Tan 98.85 Katarina Holmes 92.95 Kimberly Wong 98.75 Bailey Heading 92.55 Nayer Shammaa 98.7 Haylee Arnott 92.4 Louis Gillespie 98.2 Brooke Chapman 92.4 Sarah Pardon 97.7 Ella Brookes 91.95 Isabel Mawby 97.0 Sebastian Luetolf 91.95 Thomas Galindo 96.65 Chloe Morgan 91.75 Marcus Falckh 96.5 Nicola Neville 91.75 Celine Chia 95.6 Jackson Riddle 91.05 Liam Storken 95.6 Makenzie Book 90.8 Fadi Morgos 95.5 Thomas Hemer 90.8 Nina Phillips 95.4 Alice Kitahara 90.55 Christopher McDonald 95.0 Shangqian (James) Li 90.55 Jessica McDonald 94.75 Rebekah Rath 90.2 Shamaya James-Bishop 94.65 Otis Carthy 90.05 FRIENDS OF BRIGHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 2016 I ISSUE 21 3 All students who completed their SACE deserve acknowledgement, as Year 12 requires tenacity to navigate the academic requirements while balancing work, family and friends. 2016 Graduates - we are proud of you and wish you all Jordan Sims James Tamblyn success in your chosen pathway. Name Merits Subject English Communications, Jordan Sims 2 Mathematical Studies Mathematical Studies, James Tamblyn 2 Specialist Mathematics Hilola Azamova 1 Research Project B Esmond Choi Olivia Davies-Ardill Jack Dinnison Esmond Choi 1 Solo Performance Olivia Davies-Ardill 1 Performance Special Study Jack Dinnison 1 Material Products Thomas Gilder 1 English Communications Louis Gillespie 1 English Communications Thomas Gilder Louis Gillespie Emma Hanlin Emma Hanlin 1 Visual Arts -- Art Thomas Hemer 1 Communication Products Shamaya 1 Research Project B James-Bishop Peter Khalil 1 Communication Products Brian Lian 1 Research Project B Isobel Lorton 1 English Communications Thomas Hemaer Shamaya James-Bishop Peter Khalil Isabel Mawby 1 Research Project B Christopher McDonald 1 Solo Performance Jim Morris 1 Research Project B Mark Teoh 1 Research Project B Kimberly Wong 1 Musicianship Brian Lian Isobel Lorton Isabel Mawby Jim Morris Mark Teoh Kimberly Wong Christopher McDonald Hilola Azamova 4 CREATIVITY I COURAGE I CITIZENSHIP HEAD PREFECTS MUSIC VICE Lori Chandler Chelsea Chieng Celine Chia CAPTAINS Lauren Cobb Katarina Holmes Oliver Richardson Matt Czernich-Pearce Jim Morris PREFECTS Tayla Derman Jasmine England INTERNATIONAL 2016 Sung Bae Paige Fielding Jordyn Binelli CAPTAINS Jack Fountas Travis Collins Shagquian (James) Li Caitlin Francis Marcus Falckh Xingyi (Austrid) Wang Kate Grant Tim Foley Cortney Havers Ella Harry STUDENT Jessica Hok Sean Henschke REPRESENTATIVES Velvet Klass Emily Lawson Arundhati Banerjee Kein Kurosawa Isabel Mawby Stella Batelaan Natasha Lindsay Katie McGillick Tia Edwards Brooklyn Linke Lucy Mooney Hannah Eichner Myles Lowrie Nina