PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 2021

For Abbotsleigh students, parents and friends in the wider community Contents

4 Dates 5 Extended Tuition conditions 6 Dance Specialist Group Classes, Performance/ Competitive Groups, Dance Wellbeing Classes, Examinable/Syllabus Classes, Private Dance Classes/End of year event Contacting AbbSchool 18 Dramatic arts Director of AbbSchool Private and shared private lessons, Mr Rob Pagano MM(LeisureMgmt) AssocDipSc(RecServicing) group lessons, term courses Phone 02 9473 7844 26 Tennis Email [email protected] Hot Shots programs, group lessons, AbbSchool Manager tennis squads, private and shared Ms Pat Griffiths BA(Hons) CertIV FrontlineMgmt CertIV Bus private coaching, competitions Phone 02 9473 7827 Email [email protected] 2 30 Swimming and diving AbbSchool Supervisor Junior School Learn to swim, squad program, diving Phone 02 9473 7615 32 Sport Email [email protected] Physio Play, artistic gymnastics, Aquatic Centre Manager rhythmic gymnastics, badminton, Mrs Jo Wheatley BPhysEd fencing, self defence Phone 02 9473 7830 34 Lifestyle and education Email [email protected] Pilates, Box & Unwind, Minecraft, For specific course information, contact Code Camp, Young Engineers, our program coordinators Mandarin, Robotics Dance 38 Creative arts Sofie BatchelorDip Bus, Cert IV DT+M, Cert IV TAE Sewing studio, Art Space, ceramics Phone 0400 035 382 Email [email protected] 40 Holiday program Junior activities, excursions, tennis, Dramatic arts Darcy Tindale BA(Prof&CreatvWrit), DipArts, ATCL(Perf), sport, creative arts, performing arts, FTCL(Dir) vocational and educational workshops, Phone 0408 070 755 swimming and diving Email [email protected] 46 Adult program Tennis Tennis, aqua aerobics, lap swimming, Brendon Rose BA USPTR Professional, Level 2 Coach social sport competitions Phone 0407 778 605 Email [email protected] Welcome to AbbSchool

Extended Tuition and ones. In particular, a new Song Writing class Holiday Program and the return of Theatresports within the Speech and Drama program, and several new AbbSchool is made up of two important areas offerings within the Dance program including within the Abbotsleigh community: Extended Afro Fusion, Circus Arts and Contortion. Tuition and the Holiday Program. The purpose Throughout this booklet you will find a range of AbbSchool is to encourage participation, of courses that cater to many interests, fun and friendship through a range of including several sports, lifestyle and exciting activities. educational courses, creative arts courses Recent studies have shown that involvement and performing arts courses. in extra-curricular activities can promote a The AbbSchool Adult Program offers sense of engagement with school, which in activities such as aqua aerobics, lap turn has a positive influence on academic swimming and private or group tennis achievement, attendance and aspiration to lessons. In addition, we will again be offering higher levels of education. Extra-curricular a range of programs for adults from our world also provides students with opportunities class sporting facilities, including social for leadership and personal growth and badminton and social netball competitions. teaches students the value of teamwork, The AbbSchool Holiday Program takes competition, cooperation and individual and place during every holiday break, offering group responsibility. Students have found that a vast array of activities to keep junior and participation in these activities helped them senior students busy and stimulated. Before to de-stress, providing them with a break from 3 each break, a detailed course program will the rigours of academia. be available outlining the specific courses AbbSchool classes provide the opportunity to for those holidays. Please contact the meet and learn with girls from a range of age AbbSchool office via email holidayprogram@ groups and to extend friendships. Through abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au should you wish AbbSchool, students are encouraged to to be added to the email list. Our extended develop talents, interests, skills and hobbies hours of care from 7.30 am until 6 pm have which can often lead to a lifetime interest and been very popular in assisting busy parents. passion for an activity. Included in this booklet are the dates for Following a difficult year, the importance of the 2021 Holiday Programs as well as more extra-curricular activities on mental health information about the courses which may be cannot be underestimated. For many students on offer during some of the holiday breaks. these activities provide a sense of identity are Please take the time read through the range a highlight of their school day. of activities and courses described in this The opportunities on offer are not limited to booklet. We hope that students, parents and girls that attend Abbotsleigh. Adult courses, friends in the wider community will take the the Holiday Program and a selection of opportunity to enjoy our programs in 2021. Extended Tuition courses are also available to people within Abbotsleigh’s wider community including parents, friends, siblings (including boys) and people from the local community. Rob Pagano What is on offer in 2021? Director of AbbSchool All the popular programs return in 2021 with the addition of some new and exciting 4 Dates Extended tuition Term 1 1 February to 31 March Term 2 20 April to 19 June Term 3 13 July to 16 September Term 4 5 October to 27 November Swimming and diving Term 1 25 January to 1 April Term 2 19 April to 26 June Term 3 12 July to 18 September Term 4 5 October to 18 December Additional extended tuition dates Senior School Drama Recital Monday 13 September Junior School Drama Recital Tuesday 14 September Dance Showcase Saturday 13 November AbbSchool extended tuition

• AbbSchool tuition fees are due before the giving 24 hours’ notice; otherwise you will beginning of each term. be charged for the lesson. • An adjustment period in Term 1 ONLY • All lessons will begin in the week will be in place until Friday 19 February commencing Monday 3 February 2021 to allow for enrolment changes without and in Week 1 for Terms 2, 3, and 4. penalty. NO REFUNDS will be issued • Applications are processed strictly on after this date, except where a medical a ‘first come first served’ basis and it certificate has been provided. is therefore not possible to guarantee • We encourage you to view enrolment in placement in any Extended Tuition any Dance or Drama class as an annual program. To avoid disappointment it is commitment, due to the performance recommended you enrol early. goals/outcomes for most classes. In • Private lessons in Communication Skills order to develop girls’ skills safely and and Speech and Drama are taught on sequentially in Dance, we discourage rotational basis throughout the school movement between styles and classes on day. Senior School girls are not permitted a term-basis. to come out of PDHPE classes for their Conditions private lesson. • Students in Years 7-9 may elect to have • Continuation from term to term is their private or shared private Tennis assumed unless written notification lesson in PE. is received. 5 • All Junior School students attending • Written notification before the beginning AbbSchool activities must be collected of term is required if lessons are to from the activity venue within 10 minutes be cancelled. This notification can be of its completion. After this time students emailed to [email protected]. will be escorted to After School Care edu.au. Verbal advice from a student will to ensure appropriate supervision and not be accepted. care is provided. Parents will be charged • The guaranteed number of lessons is 32 accordingly for the use of ASC. per year with allowances being made for • Junior School students enrolled in outdoor education, exams, excursions and 4.30 pm classes must attend After School variations to the school timetable. Care until the start of class. • Group lesson absenteeism – Please • Junior School swimming and diving provide notification of absences from lessons will continue during camp week; AbbSchool group classes by emailing however, there will NOT be any other [email protected] AbbSchool activities. or by ringing 9473 7827 (senior) or 9473 7615 (junior). • Private lesson absenteeism – If your daughter is ill and unable to attend her private lesson, adequate notice must be given by phoning the individual teacher Dance Follow us on Instagram @abbschool_dance

Welcome to AbbSchool Dance! UNDER THE BIG TOP Abbotsleigh girls K-2 NEW! This program aims to develop confidence, discipline and self-expression through Under the Big Top is the movement. With opportunities for every introductory course to circus skills kind of dancer, our classes explore including tumbling, contortion and other coordination, musicality, team and mixed ground skills. A great addition for partner work, performance quality and of budding gymnasts, acrobats and those course technique and choreography. We who would love nothing more than to join are passionate about dancer education, the circus! providing tuition beyond just the physical, CIRCUS ARTS by involving safe dance, critical and Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 NEW! creative thinking, and body awareness Circus skills is a Primary-level concepts across all settings. course comprising tumbling, Please peruse our comprehensive program: contortion and other mixed ground skills. • Specialist Group Classes Stretch, balance and hold your way to incredible circus-worthy tricks and skills! 6 • Performance/Competitive Groups • Dance Wellbeing Classes CONTORTION Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 • Examinable/Syllabus Classes Learn safe contortion techniques NEW! • Private Dance Classes and develop strength, flexibility Due to the physical nature of dance and balance with this acrobatic classes, and the performance goals/ Cirque du Soleil style class. Through outcomes for most classes, we encourage careful exercises and developing iconic you to view enrolment in any dance class contortion moves you will discover that you as an annual commitment. In order to too can become incredibly bendy! develop girls’ skills safely and sequentially, we discourage movement between styles AFRO FUSION and classes on a term-basis. Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 A modern fusion class combining NEW! Specialty Group Classes African, Reggaeton, Dance Hall and Urban styles. This high All classes will participate in the end-of- energy and rhythmic style will have you year event. developing your fitness without knowing Our specialty dance classes are varied it thanks to its unique beats and fun in style and pace. All sessions are led by synthesis of genres. instructors with extensive experience in their chosen genre; from Latin to Lyrical, Broadway to Ballet, there’s something for everyone! SPARKLE AND SING LATIN Abbotsleigh girls K-2 Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 Explore the magic of song and dance Latin-American dances are typically known together in this theatre-inspired class that as the cha-cha, rumba, samba, salsa, draws inspiration from classic and modern mambo and merengue. Latin dances are musicals. Sing along and as you connect generally faster paced and showcase lyrics, stories and plenty of sparkle with more rhythmic expression. Music may be theatrical dance steps. traditional Latin-American or contemporary 7 popular music. More recently the Latin SHOWTIME style has been performed to hip hop music, Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 creating what is known as Latin hip hop. An ideal platform to extend performance skills and style. It draws together the JAZZ performing arts strands of singing, acting, Abbotsleigh girls Years K-2 dance and movement. The ‘Showtime’ Jazz dance represents our popular culture class is jazz-based and incorporates and is constantly changing. Choreography material from established musical theatre reflects the music, which is usually upbeat works, as well as original choreography. – top 40, disco, 80s or rock. ON BROADWAY JFH (JAZZ, FUNK, HIP HOP) Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12 Musical theatre is one of the major JFH is used by commercial dancers and is a performing art forms attracting audiences stylised combination of three disciplines. In around the world. It draws together the the style of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Justin performing arts strands of singing, acting, Timberlake, JFH is expressive and unites dance and movement. Our ‘On Broadway’ elements of each style of dance. classes are jazz-based and incorporate ROLL & LIMBER material from established musical theatre Abbotsleigh girls Years 1-2 works, as well as original choreography. Roll & Limber is the introductory course to acrobatics for infant students. Students will explore the various fundamentals of Acrobatics such as basic gymnastic HIP HOP elements, contortion and flexibility Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 as well as learning how to link these Hip hop was developed on the streets elements with dance moves in a fun by African Americans in the ’70s. It is an and safe environment. Kindergarten informal and relaxed style of dance that is entry by assessment only due to safe performed to hip hop and rap music with dance practices. supple and grounded movements. Hip hop MINI POP may also include elements of isolations, Abbotsleigh girls Years K-2 popping and locking, crumping and break. ‘Mini Pop’ is the introductory course to hip URBAN DANCE hop for infant dancers. Students will learn Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 the foundations of grounded movement, Urban dance is the umbrella term used to isolations and popping, in an upbeat and describe dance choreographed to hip hop age-appropriate setting. and R&B. Classes may include elements of popping and locking, break, hip hop and lyrical hip hop (a fluid, interpretive dance to down tempo rap or R&B). ABBOTSLEIGH GIRLS – LYRICAL ‘LEND A HAND’ VOLUNTEER Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12 OPPORTUNITIES DANCE PROJECT Lyrical dance borrows technical elements St Lucy’s and St Edmund’s students from classical ballet and combines this with special needs Years 2-11 in with the freedom and eloquence of jazz 8 conjunction with Abbotsleigh girls and contemporary forms. Lyrical dance, as Years 7-12 implied by its name, is also often tied to the Dance Project is an integration composition of a song’s lyrics, reflecting program closely linked with the annual its words as well as its accents and flow. ABBOX of FUN camp. Students with Lyrical choreography is often themed special needs are welcome to bop and around emotional despair, freedom, or boogie with us each week inspired obstacles, creating works that are both by all the fun and energy of camp melodic and expressive. movement sessions. CONTEMPORARY Abbotsleigh students who are Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 interested in gaining teaching Contemporary dance evolved in response experience are encouraged to engage to the rigid constraints of classical ballet in support based roles within Dance and is therefore less restrictive compared Project classes. Students will provide to other theatrical dance genres. It uses assistance and build meaningful body weight, natural and spontaneous relationships with those who may not movement, and personal interpretation have the same capacity for movement to create unique and abstract repertoire. but love it all the same. Expressions Contemporary dance movement is of interest in support roles should be fluid, often including large phrases forwarded to [email protected]. of floor movement, and is generated edu.au. from the core of the body creating its Volunteer hours contribute to Duke of distinguishable contractions and releases. Edinburgh requirements. Contemporary dance may be observed in the work of many dance companies including the Sydney Dance Company and examination work and the commitment of Chunky Move. multiple classes per week. TAP Students will participate in intra-school Abbotsleigh girls Years K-12 assessment to gauge progress. Tap dance is a fusion of Irish dance and SHAKE & CHEER the African shuffle. Tap can be performed Abbotsleigh girls Years K-2 to music or can be an innovative way of An energetic and upbeat class based on creating sound percussion, as demonstrated the dance style, Pom. Dancers will learn by the Tap Dogs. Girls will not be required teamwork, develop synchronicity and to have tap shoes until Term 2. In Term 1 establish coordination between technical girls can wear sandshoes or school shoes. dance steps and use of coloured pom Correct tap shoes will assist students to poms. Abbotsleigh pom poms will be perform steps accurately. purchased on behalf of new dancers. This BALLET (OPEN) NON-EXAMINABLE one-off cost will be charged separately. Abbotsleigh girls Years K-12 K-POP Ballet is a classical dance form Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 characterised by grace and precision of K-Pop is an abbreviation for Korean Pop; movement. Elaborate formal gestures, a category of pop music strongly featuring steps, and poses are linked to create dance choreography in Urban and JFH balletic routines. styles. Meet other K-Pop fans, learn full Ballet is not only for dancers who want routines and celebrate all things K-Pop! to be ballerinas. Ballet gives a dancer Classes will cover choreography from presence, technical expertise to turn out your favourite groups such from BTS to 9 one’s legs, to point toes, to extend legs BlackPink and Girls’ Generation. higher with more ease, and to dance with WIGGLE AND WRIGGLE correct posture, resulting in less injury. Girls and boys aged 3-5 Ballet exercises build coordination and strength, required of many contrasting Wiggle and Wriggle classes employ styles such as jazz, theatre and ballroom. elements of dance, gymnastics, yoga and Our open ballet program accommodates song to provide movement experiences a variety of age groups and draws content that are fun and engaging. Lessons consist from syllabi and classical styles (such as of freeform activities designed to build RAD, Cecchetti and ADi). confidence, and are a gateway to building physical and social skills in your child. Open classes allow students to participate Children are encouraged to develop skills in lessons without the strictures of formal through a variety of activities including imaginative movement, props and instruments. INTENSIVE COURSES Performance/Competitive These short-format courses are Groups designed to provide complementary training for dancers, in an intensive All groups will participate in the setting. Courses may be 1-5 weeks end-of-year event. in duration, with session details and AbbSchool Dance competitive groups fees to be released on a term basis. perform at community and eisteddfod Courses will run subject to numbers. events over Terms 2-3. Groups are led by highly experienced and current instructors, SELECTIVE CLASSES 10 with intensive workshop and masterclass Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 opportunities offered to expand versatility, By way of fostering a high level of ability and knowledge. All competitive performance quality and providing an dancers will require a costume for enhanced level of challenge, additional performance work, at an additional cost. performance opportunities will be available Specialised footwear may also be required to Selective level classes in the styles of: for some classes. • Lyrical Junior Company and J Crew auditions are • Contemporary held in Term 4 and commence training at the beginning of the new year. Senior Crew • Latin and Company auditions are held in early Opportunities will likely include Sydney- Term 1. based eisteddfods and local community Specific information about the audition events, all to proceed based on a combined process will be available on AbbNet class effort in Semester 1. Student and Parent Notices closer to the Entry into selective classes are via audition period. invitation or trial only. Trials are held in New students to Abbotsleigh can audition Weeks 2-3 of Term 1. Please indicate in Term 1, 2021. Please contact the Dance an expression of interest to trial via the Coordinator to express your interest. AbbSchool enrolment form or email to the Dance Coordinator. Please note participation in additional performance work will require purchase of costumes (approx $150 in cost) around Term 2. COMP POM NB Urban class is a compulsory ‘open’ Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12 component for all Crew members in 2021. Pom is a fun, energetic style of dance COMPANY A using pom poms. Although often Junior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 associated with cheerleading, this style Senior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 incorporates technical dance elements, Company A is for junior and senior with a focus on jumps, leaps, kicks and students with a solid understanding turns. It is characterised by clean, sharp of the technical elements required in and precise motions, synchronisation and dance and who possess a natural stage the use of interesting visual effects, such presence. Strong technical jazz routines as formation and level changes, use of will be a focus for 2021, for performance at different coloured pom poms and passing eisteddfods and community events. them between dancers. Students who achieve a place in Abbotsleigh pom poms will be purchased Company A must be working toward body on behalf of new dancers. This one-off maintenance by meeting technique class cost will be charged separately. and stretch requirements, in conjunction Junior and Senior Pom groups will have with company training hours. the opportunity to compete in 2021 NB Jazz Syllabus or RAD/Open Ballet is a AASCF (Australian All Star Cheerleading compulsory ‘technical’ component for all Federation) events, under Primary and Company members in 2021. Secondary School sections. Costumes are required for competition work, at a cost COMPANY B of $100-150 per girl. AASCF membership Junior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 2-6 will also be required, at a cost to Senior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 11 be determined. Company B is for students who wish to J CREW extend their dance ability in jazz and Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 theatre, with a view to becoming a member of Company A in the future. Company B J Crew is the junior counterpart of the will compete at eisteddfods in 2021 to Senior Crew. The Abbotsleigh J Crew will provide performance experience. There compete at hip hop competitions and is a strict focus on technique, developing eisteddfods in 2021. confidence, stage presence and a keen NB Hip hop is a compulsory class for all sense of musicality and rhythm. J Crew members in 2021. Students who achieve a place in CREW Company B must be working toward body Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 maintenance by meeting technique class Crew is a competitive dance group and stretch requirements, in conjunction adopting elements of urban dance. A Crew with Company training hours. Company B member need not have strong jazz or ballet students may be awarded the opportunity technique; however, strong knowledge to reserve for Company A work based on of Jazz, Street or Latin dance will allow exceptional commitment and developing the student to easily recall choreography, dance ability. further enhancing their Crew experience. NB Jazz Syllabus or RAD/Open Ballet is a The Abbotsleigh Crew will compete at hip compulsory ‘technical’ component for all hop competitions and eisteddfods in 2021. Company members in 2021. Dance Wellbeing Classes PRE-POINTE & POINTE CONDITIONING Dance Wellbeing Classes are non- With a background in RAD training and performance classes instruction, tutors of Pre-Pointe & Pointe Conditioning are able to safely guide dancers Dancer wellbeing is a key objective of through the journey towards and beyond the AbbSchool Dance Program. We are basic Pointe work. A holistic approach passionate about assisting dancers in is taken to ensure that each student is using their body safely, minimising injury, adequately prepared for the challenges of and improving performance through careful dancing en pointe; from postural awareness conditioning. Our Dance Wellbeing classes and core strength, to turn-out, ankle- are led by highly qualified professionals strength and intrinsic foot articulation. with extensive training in Exercise & This class is compulsory for all students Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning participating in RAD Grade 5, Grade 6, coaching, Pilates and dance instruction. Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate and Numbers are limited to ensure quality Advanced Foundation to prepare for pointe instruction and tailoring of programs to the work or maintain pointe strength. It is also individual dancer. suited to non RAD dancers working towards Guest instruction and workshops from pointe work or an increased classical load. leading Sydney dance physiotherapists are arranged for Pre-Pointe & Pointe Examinable/Syllabus Classes Conditioning students, to further educate, NB: RAD syllabus classes will not perform develop dance networks and assess in the end of year event. dancer readiness for more advanced work. Examinable, syllabus-based classes 12 DANCE CONDITIONING are a key component of the AbbSchool Dance Conditioning classes combine the Dance program. These provide formal modes of Pilates and resistance training to opportunities for dancers to have their improve athletic development of dancers training recognised by nationally and in a safe setting. Dancers who participate internationally-recognised organisations, in Dance Conditioning consistently should and provide invaluable and notable expect to see gains in mobility, strength/ technical development. muscle balance and knowledge of safe Syllabus classes are led by dance-society stretching and warm-up practices, with certified instructors and trainers, who flow-on effects for all levels and genres have a thorough working knowledge of the of movement. style, society and examination process. Written programs and hand-outs may also Our syllabus instructors hold CBTS (RAD) be provided during Dance Conditioning certification, Cert IV in Dance Teaching classes for students to develop a series of & Management (Jazz) and Cert IV in complementary reference materials and Training and Assessment qualifications, conditioning resources. which are regularly updated through All equipment is provided for this professional development activities and class, however we recommend dancers industry revisions. purchase a theraband for their individual Examination classes do not participate in use in the studio and at home. This class the end-of-year performance, but may have is strongly recommended for Senior viewing-class opportunities throughout Company dancers. the year.

Royal Academy Of Dance (RAD) for the older ballet student (11 years up) through to advanced level. EXAMINABLE BALLET An RAD-specific uniform will be required Abbotsleigh girls Years 2–12 by each girl and closely monitored on a The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) weekly basis. Annual RAD examinations syllabus is one of the most significant occur mid-year – please consider dance education organisations in the your daughter’s schedule to this end. world, possessing a rich history. RAD Examinations may or may not occur 13 maintains a presence across 83 countries on site at Abbotsleigh and will attract with patronage from HM Queen Elizabeth additional costs. II and Darcy Bussell (CBE) as President. Proposed 2021 RAD Curriculum The internationally recognised classical Due to annual examinations around syllabi develop and challenge fundamental May, Grade 2 – Advanced Foundation dance technique through beautifully classes will use Term 1 for revision and choreographed exercises. The curriculum is formal assessment preparation of their grouped in two key classifications; ‘Graded’ 2020 grade. and ‘Vocationally Graded’. Grade 1 Graded Girls Years 1-2 – must be minimum of age 7 Graded levels (Pre-Primary and Primary, to meet RAD requirements Grade 1 to Grade 8) incorporate ballet, free movement, and character, and are A suitable starting course for Infant suitable for candidates from 7 years up. dancers who have studied Pre-Primary or There is a focus on ‘feeling before form’, Primary in Dance, or other non-syllabus with elements of freer and progressive beginner Classical classes. Those who styles incorporated. do not yet meet age requirements may be assessed by the RAD instructor and Vocationally Graded Dance Coordinator for suitability or Builds on the elements of the graded potential concurrent Primary level content. syllabus but with greater focus on The Beginner Ballet 1 or 2 open class is a technique, music and performance skills. compulsory 30min of training each week Comprises six levels from Intermediate for all Grade 1 dancers. Foundation through to Solo Seal. Suitable Grade 2 Advanced Primary Ballet Open class is a Girls Years 1-2 – must be minimum of age 7 compulsory additional hour of training each to meet RAD requirements week for all Grade 5 dancers. Pre-Pointe Suitable for all dancers who studied Conditioning is compulsory for Grade 5 Grade 1 in 2020. Direct entry into Grade 2 dancers as they are working towards pointe is possible based on assessment by the for later grade. Please note pointe approval RAD instructor and Dance Coordinator. from a licenced physio is required for full The Beginner Ballet 2 open class is a pointe work. 14 compulsory 30min of training each week Grade 6 for all Grade 2 dancers. Suitable for dancers who studied Grade Grade 3 5 in 2020. Direct entry into Grade 6 is Suitable for all dancers who studied Grade possible based on assessment by the RAD 2 in 2020. Direct entry into Grade 3 is instructor and Dance Coordinator. The possible based on assessment by the RAD Advanced Primary Ballet or Intermediate instructor and Dance Coordinator. The (Senior School) open class is a compulsory Primary Ballet open class is a compulsory additional hour of training each week for additional hour of training each week for all all Grade 6 dancers. Pre-Pointe & Pointe Grade 3 dancers. Conditioning is compulsory for Grade 6 dancers. Grade 4 Suitable for all dancers who studied Grade Intermediate Foundation 3 in 2020. Direct entry into Grade 4 is Intermediate Foundation is our suggested possible based on assessment by the RAD starting point for Senior dancers. Prior instructor and Dance Coordinator. The classical experience is recommended but Primary or Advanced Primary Ballet open not essential. Intermediate Foundation class is a compulsory additional hour of lessons should be viewed as the ‘syllabus’ component of a multi-class structure. training each week for all Grade 4 dancers. The Intermediate Open Ballet class is a Grade 5 compulsory component for all participants. Suitable for all dancers who studied Grade Pre-Pointe & Pointe Conditioning 4 in 2020. Direct entry into Grade 5 is is compulsory for Intermediate possible based on assessment by the RAD Foundation dancers. Instructor and Dance Coordinator. The Intermediate professional dance education in Australia. Suitable for all dancers who studied Their courses were developed in response Intermediate Foundation in 2020. Prior to the need for a fair and competency- classical experience is essential. Direct based dance assessment program. The entry into the Intermediate class is ADV program encompasses not only the possible based on assessment by the RAD technicalities of a dance style but also instructor and Dance Coordinator. anatomy and physiology, dance history, Intermediate lessons should be viewed nutrition, safe dance, musicality and as the ‘syllabus’ component of a multi- stage craft. class structure. The Advanced Open Students of Abbotsleigh use their Dance Ballet class is a compulsory component Society syllabus technical examination for all participants. Pointe Conditioning is results towards VET competencies compulsory for Intermediate students to contained within the CUA Certificates in assist with maintaining strong pointe work. Dance qualifications provided directly by 15 Advanced Foundation Australian Dance institute RTO 91600. Suitable for all dancers who studied The certificate system is available to Intermediate in 2020. Prior classical students from Level 3 up. Completion of experience is essential. an annual yearly examination is required in Intermediate lessons should be viewed order to complete certificate courses. as the ‘syllabus’ component of a multi- There are 13 levels of the jazz syllabus. Age class structure. The Advanced Open and experience will determine which level a Ballet class is a compulsory component student is most suited to (all 2020 students for all participants. Pointe Conditioning will progress to the next level in 2021). is compulsary for Advanced Foundation Assessment students to assist with maintaining strong Each week the teacher will record attitude pointe work. marks, which will take into account a Australian Dance Vision (ADV) student’s grooming, ability, concentration, effort, uniform and classroom etiquette. Jazz Syllabus and Australian This mark is scaled against an overall Dance Institute (ADi) ability mark and contributes directly to the Certificates I-IV in Dance end grade in annual assessments. The ADV syllabus is a fair and supportive In the VETAB system, students are examinable dance program, which assessed against a set criteria, which is evaluates the pathway of getting to the competency based. exam, not just the exam itself. Australian Students beginning syllabus classes in Dance Vision is the premier provider of February 2021 will sit an assessment at the end of Term 3 or beginning of Term 4. Level 4 (Cert I) Assessments are optional and incur an Abbotsleigh girls Years 4-6 additional cost. Students younger than Level 4 is the entry level for Certificate I. the listed age recommendations may be Students wishing to complete their granted entry into a particular level based Certificate I must have completed their on their dance ability and experience. Level 3 ADV examination prior to entry into Please apply in writing to the Dance Level 4. All certificate I theory work must Coordinator for special consideration. be completed in 12 months. NB Jazz syllabus classes will not perform in Level 5 (previously Prelude level) the end of year event. Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-10 Level 1 In Level 5, practical sessions will involve Abbotsleigh girls Years 1-2 exercises challenging core strength, In this foundation level, students are posture and alignment, along with introduced to syllabus work via technical progressions requiring both technical and jazz exercises and basic theoretical expressive skill. Students enrolled in Level worksheets on history and body science. 5 will work towards their VETAB nationally Level 1 is an ideal starting point for infant accredited Certificate II in dance that is dancers new to the structure of syllabus completed during their Transition studies. work or with aims of recognition for their Level 6 (Cert II) dancing via examinations. (previously Transition level) Level 2 Abbotsleigh girls Years 6-12 Abbotsleigh girls Years 2-3 Level 6 is the entry level of study for 16 In this class, students step into full Certificate II in Dance. It explores more syllabus work, with strong emphasis on jazz intricate body science subjects, with elements such as terminology, barre work, the aim of ensuring dancers are well progressions, as well as dance history equipped with nutritional and anatomical and body science study. This level can be information. Students wishing to complete taken over two years to ensure students Certificate II must have completed their have adequate grasp of both practical and Level 5 examination prior to entry into Level theoretical elements before moving into the 6. All Certificate II theory work must be Certificate 1 levels. completed in 12 months. Level 3 Major 1 Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-4 Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 This syllabus class focuses on the Major 1 is a pre-professional level. The various elements of jazz and works on syllabus involves increased elements improving students’ jazz technique and of student composition, solo and theory knowledge through their studies. improvisation alongside detailed history In this class, students work on elements and physiology theory. Students enrolled of jazz that will assist them with working in Major 1 will work towards their VETAB towards their VETAB nationally accredited national accredited Certificate III in Dance Certificate I in dance that is completed that is completed in their Major 2 studies. during their Level 4 year of studies. Major 2 (Cert III) Participation in the recital is strongly Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 encouraged, but optional for all solo and Major 2 is the entry level of study for duo dancers. Certificate III in Dance. Students wishing to complete this course must have completed End of year event their Major 1 examination prior to entry into DANCE SHOWCASE 2021 Major 2. All Certificate III theory work must The Dance Showcase is a biennial event; a be completed in 12 months. culmination of work over 2021. The Senior Assembly Hall will be transformed into a Private Dance Classes professional theatre with full stage lighting NB: Solo and duo dancers will not perform and sound. Students will require a costume in the end of year event. for each class they are in. SOLO AND DUO LESSONS A matinée and evening show will be held Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12 on Saturday 13 November. Rehearsal and photo days for Showcase will be scheduled Students wishing to further their dance on Saturday afternoons (23 October, skills can apply for individual training in 30 October and 6 November). the form of solo or duo lessons. The aim of these lessons is to provide students Please ensure you check the Abbotsleigh with one-on-one technical training OR parent app regularly to remain up to date suitable choreography with which to enter on all Showcase information. their chosen competitions, auditions and eisteddfods. Students and teachers collaborate on music choices and 17 choreographic style, producing a piece that best enhances each student’s strengths and interests. Students and their parents will be ALL ABBOUT DANCE EXTERNAL responsible for both entering and providing STUDIO costumes for external events, although External students aged 3-9 teachers will be able to offer advice. A handbook will be provided to assist with Saturdays are abuzz with our All solo/duo objectives and performance work. ABBout Dance program. External students have the opportunity to Lessons will be scheduled across Thursday point, pop and plié their morning away and Friday afternoons. Select lunchtimes within the extensive Abbotsleigh dance and limited slots Monday-Wednesday venues, overseen by the experienced may be agreed upon where other slots and friendly AbbSchool staff. are already filled. Morning sessions are Ballet and jazz/JFH options are not available. available from beginner level through to Solo & Duo Recital 2021 intermediate/advanced level. Combine A solo and duo recital evening will take back to back classes to provide a place in 2021 (likely late Term 3), on the well rounded dance experience. Senior campus. This will be an intimate and Students will have the opportunity supportive performance opportunity for all to perform during a low key open performance-based solo and duo dancers. day event. No special rehearsals Parents and friends are invited to share in or expensive costumes needed! the recital event. Dramatic arts

Drama, prose, poetry, musical theatre, up and confidently being in control of the playwriting, physical theatre, stage pressure of presenting a year’s work in combat are some of the many performing one sitting. and creative arts programs offered in All students in these programs are given AbbSchool’s dramatic arts courses, along the opportunity to take part in a variety of with the Trinity College London syllabus. performance opportunities. We encourage you to view enrolment in any Drama class as an annual commitment, Private and shared private due to the performance goals/outcomes for lessons most classes. Abbotsleigh girls Years K-12 TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON Private and shared private lessons are Communication skills, speech and drama, offered in two strands: speech and drama Shakespeare, performing arts, musical and communication skills. theatre and world dramatists are taught using the internationally recognised ‘Trinity SPEECH AND DRAMA College’ methodology. This program focuses on developing a 18 wide knowledge and appreciation for Trinity’s assessment of ability in speech, prose, poetry and drama. Emphasis is spoken interaction and dramatic placed on voice and voice production performance offers a varied and in-depth through activities involving breathing, study of performance and communication. articulation and projection. Lessons will The program provides a structured set include a range of strategies including of learning outcomes designed to help vocal exercises, theatrical games and students develop a confident manner performance activities. and a full, forward and free voice. In addition, it allows students to progress Private lessons are available for Junior in a systematic way as their interest and School students and private or shared aptitude for communication, speech and private lessons for Senior School students. drama develop. All students are enrolled on a semester basis, with 32 lessons provided each year. Students may complete voluntary individual or group examinations Students enrolled in private or shared in Semester 2 to achieve Trinity private lessons, after consultation with certification. These examinations incur an their teacher, may elect to study one of the additional cost. options below: Trinity exams also provide invaluable Acting experience for class assessments and This course is designed for those students the HSC. Performing and being examined who wish to focus entirely upon the in front of an unknown examiner is process of drama, and includes related important practice for working on pre-exam performance skills such as improvisation preparation, controlling nerves, warming and mime, and the opportunity to devise 19 20 and develop original scripts. It looks at able to use language with increasing ease, character development, transition and tools confidence, subtlety and appropriateness. used to create a full, rounded performance. Private lessons are available for Junior Performance arts School students and private or shared This course provides an exciting way to private lessons for Senior School learn how to use the ability of several art students. All students are enrolled on a forms with confidence. Various acting tools semester basis, with 16 lessons provided are mixed, ranging from mime, puppetry, each semester. clowning, juggling, combat skills, physical theatre, musical instruments, music and Private drama performance pantomime to blend into a scene. opportunities Musical theatre Private and shared private students are The three disciplines examined in this invited to perform at the annual drama syllabus are singing, acting and movement recitals where parents and friends can but, as is the nature of musical theatre, come and enjoy the pieces students have candidates need to demonstrate worked on all year. their ability in these skills through The Junior School Recital for students in integrative performance. Years 4-6 will be held in Everett Hall on At all levels, the syllabus offers a wide Tuesday 14 September. The Senior School choice for selection of performance Recital for Years 7-8 will be held in the material, which may include material from Drama Studio on Monday 13 September. the candidate’s own country or culture. All students may sit the Trinity exam in World dramatists October/November. 21 This syllabus explores the great playwrights from around the globe. Discover the likes Group lessons of Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, LITTLE DRAMA FUN Patrick White, Harold Pinter and more. The Girls and boys aged 3-5 course encourages students to develop confidence and expressiveness and is In this class, children will delight in creating invaluable for those who wish to develop characters through voice and movement, their acting and performance skills. The experiment and play using costumes and examinations have been carefully designed props, whilst being taught how to move and so that they complement and enrich use stage space. Through drama games programs of study in drama and literature. and re-enactment, children will work on following stage directions, expressing COMMUNICATION SKILLS their ideas, and using their imaginations. This program is designed to enhance Children will have a taste of poetry, a student’s ability to communicate in a storytelling, myths and legends along with variety of contexts and circumstances, play-building skills and improvisation. including preparing and delivering This class will boost children’s stage speeches, interactive speaking, presence, build confidence and encourage storytelling, persuasive speaking, initiating their creativity. conversation and social speaking. As students progress through the grades, they will develop an intuitive feel for public and interpersonal communication and will be OPEN GROUP DRAMA Abbotsleigh girls Years K-3 This program has an emphasis on confidence building and provides students with the necessary skills for effective communication. Using theatre games, improvisation, devised work and recital techniques, students encounter poetry, plays, prose and musical theatre. Care is given to gently encourage less confident students and provide opportunities for budding actors. Girls experience both solo and group work. Most importantly at this level, open drama classes are Performance opportunities include the designed to be fun! Students do not sit a Junior School and Senior School recitals Trinity examination. held in September. All students may sit the Trinity exam in October/November. TRINITY GROUP DRAMA Abbotsleigh girls Years 4-8 Term courses This course will provide girls with the CREATIVE WRITING FICTION opportunity to interact with their friends Abbotsleigh girls Year 5-6 | Term 2 and create a fulfilling and dramatic performance in a relaxed and enjoyable John Larkin is the much-loved author environment. The program involves a of more than 25 published books for 22 deeper focus on drama and constructing teens, adults and children. His books for a performance for examination in Term 4. young people include The Shadow Girl, Each group will be assessed as a whole Growing Payne and Spaghetti Legs. John by the examiner who will provide a written has degrees in English Literature and report with each student receiving an Education, a Masters in Creative Writing individual certificate. and is the writer in residence at Knox Grammar School. His workshops allow Performance opportunities include the students the opportunity to work in a Junior School and Senior School recitals supportive and encouraging environment held in September. All students may sit the as they build a portfolio of original work. Trinity exam in October/ November. Students who are interested in the craft TRINITY MUSICAL THEATRE of writing will learn how to write a more Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-7 sophisticated piece of work, along with Students will develop the ability to receiving supportive feedback to help them integrate singing, acting, movement and develop and take more risks in their writing. dance into a sustained and convincing CRIME WRITING FICTION performance, and will be encouraged to Abbotsleigh girls Year 8-11 | Term 2 develop confidence, expression and their Darcy-Lee Tindale has written comedy ability to cooperate and negotiate during for radio, stage, media personalities, this course. comedians and theatre restaurants. Her plays, poems, articles and short stories have been published in the School Magazine, Celapene Press, Tincture, Clan Destine Press, ZineWest, Black The Scarlett Stiletto is a national award for & Blue Publications, Penguin Books, short stories written by Australian women Bumples Magazine, Newcastle anthology, and featuring a strong female protagonist. Stringybark Publications and Storm Cloud Award winners who have gone on to have USA. Her children’s books are published novels published include Cate Kennedy, with McGraw Hill Education and her Tara Moss, Annie Hauxwell, Angela Savage middle-grade reader Thumb Pickles and and Josephine Pennicott. Other Cautionary Preserves is published THEATRESPORTS 23 with Woodslane Publishers. Abbotsleigh girls NEW! Darcy’s work has been nominated for Year 5-6 | Term 2, and won many awards, including the Years 3-4 | Term 3 Scarlett Stiletto, CBCA Frustrated Students will learn many of the Impro Writers, Varuna Writers’ House, Narda Australia Theatresports™ games including Lyn, Di Cranston National Literary Award, Death in a Minute, Word at a Time Story, Monash University Undergraduate Prize, Gibberish, Human Puppets, Mime and Stringybark, Newcastle Short Story Award, Typewriter, to name a few. Theatresports CA Broadribb Award, and the Writer is fun, teaching valuable and essential Around the Murray Award. She has been skills for any student actor: from quick shortlisted three years running in the thinking, using the imagination, role play, SD Harvey Short Story Australian Crime improvisation, voice use, physicality with Writers Association Ned Kelly Awards. characters, movement, thinking outside the Darcy’s passion for crime writing will take box, thinking on one’s feet and more. Girls students on the journey of writing a strong will form teams, learn the rules and have plot, fully rounded characters, a touch of a friendly challenge of improvisation and red herrings, and twists and turns that all Theatresports skills. amount to a thrilling read of crime. Students will work on their story to polish and enter the Scarlett Stiletto Award in August, in the under 18 year old category. CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING SONGWRITING Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-6 | Term 3 Abbotsleigh girls NEW! Years 7-8 | Term 2 Years 5-6 | Term 2 24 This workshop is ideal for students who are Roxanne and Stephen Kiely are uncomfortable with public speaking. The musicians, music teachers, entertainers, aim is to build confidence in a supportive award-winning songwriters and directors environment. Speaking in front of an of ScoopFX Music. audience can be a stressful and nerve- Roxanne is a well-known vocal coach racking event, but understanding the key to stars such as Delta Goodrem, Bec elements of a good speech and learning Cartwright, Sarah Blasko, Hayley Warner how to use those butterflies to your (co-writer of the Katy Perry song Never advantage are effective tools for life. Really Over) and Natalie Bassingthwaighte. This course will look at the planning and With more than 30 years of industry preparation of a speech, content, tone and experience, Roxanne is a performer, length, as well as knowing your audience, vocal coach, songwriter, the president of practising your speech, vocal variety and Songsalive! Australia, and author of the speech delivery, body language, posture Busy Izzy and Friends children’s picture books and multi-media series. and gesturing. Presentation and physical appearance, eye contact and controlling Stephen is a multi-instrumentalist, your nerves will also be addressed. songwriter, producer, performer, website Students will develop confidence and designer, multi-media and digital creative have a better understanding of public director, and co-songwriter with Roxanne speaking tools. for the Busy Izzy and Friends series. He has written and produced film soundtracks, advertising jingles and songs covering genres as diverse as rock and country, through to swing and jazz. Roxanne and Stephen will work with students on the following: How to write catchy lyrics – hook lines – writing from a title – prosody – phrasing – choosing words that sing well – angles – concepts – chord progressions – styles and more. Students will craft their original song over the ten weeks, then record it accompanied by Stephen on piano or guitar on a Zoom digital recorder for the students to keep. CLOWNING – THE ART OF BEING SILLY Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-6 | Term 1 Years 3-4 | Term 2 Students will learn comedic skills associated with clowns. They will embrace being ‘silly’ and identify what makes human beings laugh. Students will explore physical theatre, experiment with props and costume, devise group drama pieces for an audience and draw on aspects of Commedia dell’arte to create their own clown characters and scenarios. 25 Clowning is particularly challenging (and beneficial) for students whose cultures or upbringings value seriousness or where ‘silliness’ is frowned upon. This is also an important outlet for those girls who are ‘class clowns’ – they are given the opportunity to use and build on this skill in a structured environment. It provides the opportunity for all students to loosen up, learn to laugh at themselves and others in a safe and friendly way, release themselves from fear of failure and enjoy themselves. Tennis

At Abbotsleigh we are very passionate ANZ HOT SHOTS SQUADS about tennis. Tennis is an important part The Hot Shots Squads complement of our sporting landscape with many group or private lessons and are focused competitions; Tildesley shield being the predominantly around gameplay and biggest for our senior girls and is one of drilling. The squads are invitation only; the major carnivals on the IGSSA calendar. however, anyone wishing to trial for a place Whether it be junior or senior girls, in these squads may contact the Head identifying and developing talent in girls of Coach, Brendon Rose, at any age is of utmost importance and keeps [email protected] to the tennis staff busy all year round! express interest. Junior Red, Orange and Gold FREE JUNIOR HOT SHOTS LUNCH GAME PLAY Abbotsleigh girls currently enrolled in AbbSchool tennis ANZ HOT SHOTS GROUPS These sessions are intended to 26 Boys and girls aged 3-12 complement students’ tennis lessons ANZ Tennis Hot Shots lessons are for and encourage extra practice, hence all children looking to start their tennis only students who are enrolled in the journey. Each lesson is run in a nurturing AbbSchool tennis program can enrol. environment which promotes participation Sessions will be held on Mondays for K-2 and inclusion. They are run in small groups Red ball and Fridays for 3-6 Orange/Green where children will learn a sport they can ball. These sessions are not compulsory; play for life. The groups encompass each of however, parents must advise the Head the stages – blue, red, orange and green. Coach if their child will be absent. The program is designed so that any child, Racquets will be provided. no matter their age or ability, can jump in and start playing tennis. All equipment and courts are modified to make starting tennis as easy as possible. 27 SENIOR TRAINING SQUADS FAST 4 TENNIS LUNCHTIME LADDER These are our entry level squads. The Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 currently sessions provide an interesting and enrolled in AbbSchool tennis enjoyable introduction to tennis, and as the These Fast 4 Tennis lunchtime sessions are students progress they cover all aspects of offered to Abbotsleigh senior students who technical, tactical and game play. are enrolled in AbbSchool Tennis. Students TENNIS INTENSIVE SQUADS will enjoy playing in a fast-paced format These squads offer an intensive training while gaining valuable match practise. program for the more advanced tennis Students will be placed in a ladder system player and are only available by invitation based on ability and will play a challenge from the Head Coach. Students need match, moving up and down the ladder to show a strong commitment to their depending on results. Students will play tennis as positions in these squads are once a week in a stress-free environment reviewed each semester. In addition to at a lunchtime which is mutually agreed participating in these squads, it is highly upon between students. There will be recommended that players also enrol in awards each term for most-improved and private or shared private tennis lessons for this ladder will also aid tennis staff when more refined stroke production techniques. selecting school teams, as regular practice As recommended by Tennis Australia, our and enthusiasm to improve is regarded squads have a game based approach with highly by the coaches. students learning through match play and a focus on the game itself, rather than New initiatives in 2021 emphasising technique alone. Some things to look out for are our weekly, 28 The levels for our tennis squads are: free Hot Shots lunchtime gameplay Senior Gold, Silver and Bronze sessions along with more Hot Shots challenges. Our Fast 4 senior ladder will be Coaching perfect for those girls who are time poor but want more gameplay. Also, keep an eye These lessons are available to both out for the Universal Tennis Ranking (UTR) Abbotsleigh and non-Abbotsleigh students tournaments held locally for extra practice. of all ages including adults. We will advise students and parents of PRIVATE COACHING these as they come up. All ages | 30 or 60 minute sessions Private coaching allows for customised sessions to develop the skill level of individual students in a one to one or two to one format. This can range from teaching the basics to the more advanced tactics of the game. This lesson is tailored to the student’s individual needs. 29 Swimming and diving

For full details of each class, please refer to SWORDFISH the Aquatic Centre brochure. 30 minute class | Max seven students All four competitive strokes continue to be Learn to swim and elementary developed, emphasising correct technique stroke correction and building strength to progress to There are five levels of graded ability squad program. Two lessons per week are in the learn to swim and stroke highly recommended. correction program. Squad program STARFISH 30 minute class | Max four students The squad program consists of six graded ability levels, plus a specialty starts, turns This course is a general introduction to and finishes session. water confidence and safety, working towards swimming 5 metres unaided on MARLINS front and back. 45 minute class | Target age 6-11 Limited places GOLDFISH 30 30 minute class | Max four students Marlins need to be proficient in all four strokes over a 25 metre distance. This Goldfish work to develop skills in floats, class introduces training in a squad torpedoes and straight leg kicking practice, format and puts a strong emphasis on as well as freestyle and backstroke arms. technique development, dives, streamlining AQUA DUCKS and tumble turns. Endurance sets are 30 minute class | Max five students introduced. Two sessions a week are The main emphasis is correct body recommended for optimum progress. position, arm action and kick for freestyle JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHALLENGE and backstroke. Bilateral breathing, SQUADS breaststroke kicking and the dolphin action 60 minute class are introduced. Junior Challenge Target age 8-12 Senior Challenge Target age 12+ SEA TURTLES 30 minute class | Max six students Interval training sets in all four competitive strokes are used to develop speed and Sea turtles will be able to swim endurance. Graded lane space, use of continuously for 12.5 metres while a pace clock and a variety of drills help demonstrating smooth technique in to improve racing skills and technique. freestyle and backstroke. Breaststroke and Challenge squad swimmers work together butterfly are developed. in an enjoyable group environment. SWIMFIT BLACK AND GOLD 60 minute class | Target age 13+ 1.5-2 hour sessions Swimfit is a non-competitive squad Black Squad | Target age 13-17 Gold Squad | Target age 14+ designed for swimmers who wish 31 to maintain a healthy lifestyle while This squad offers advanced training for developing technique and endurance swimmers in school (IGSSA), state and in all four strokes. Two sessions a national competitions. There are dry land week are recommended for optimum session requirements in these squads. fitness benefits. Black and Gold swimmers also learn about nutrition, race preparation and psychology, WHITE strength, flexibility, goal setting and 90 minute class | Target age 9-13 reaching one’s full potential. Selection into Limited places the Black and Gold squads is at the Head The white squad refines technique in Coach’s discretion. Consideration is given all four strokes and develops competitive to how many sessions each swimmer takes skills such as starts, turns, finishes per week, competitive experience and underwater strokes. Squad training and success. disciplines, use of a pace clock, programs and training activities are encouraged. Diving White swimmers must join the Abbotsleigh Boys and girls from beginner to elite can Swimming Club and commit to a minimum dive on 1 metre and 3 metre springboards number of sessions per week. There are in a fun and safe environment. The also dry land session requirements in competition program is flexible to deliver this squad. personal goal oriented outcomes for the individual athlete. The dry land program uses mats and a harness to teach aerial awareness. Sport

PHYSIO PLAY RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Abbotsleigh girls Years K-2 | Terms 1 and 2 Open program for girls Years K-12 Physio Play is a physiotherapist-designed Rhythmic gymnastics offers students a and delivered fundamental movement fun, challenging and exciting experience. program to help develop vital strength, Training involves a variety of activities, coordination and basic movement skills including stretching, dance and movement, and patterns for a variety of sports. Each ballet, acrobatics, skipping, circuits and session includes sport specific body lots more. Rhythmic gymnastics combines awareness tasks, Pilates, sequencing, dance and gymnastics in the manipulation balancing and stretching exercises. of apparatus including Rope, Hoop, Ball, Development of these skills supports Clubs and Ribbon. growth not only on the sports field, but Le Ray Gymnastics @ Abbotsleigh aims also in the classroom. Former AIS and to not only train the body but the mind as NSWIS physiotherapist, Carla Shannon, well. Training encourages left and right creates a fun and engaging environment for brain integration, hand-eye coordination, all children. problem-solving skills, goal-setting, team 32 ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS work and time management. Open program for girls Years K-6 Our Rhythmic program is directed by These popular gymnastics classes will be Danielle Le Ray (Olympian, 2000), gym fun/gym skills based and will focus and facilitated by Head Coach Magda on building strength, coordination and Atcheson, along with a team of qualified flexibility. Girls will learn gymnastics skills, coaches. Gymnasts choosing to participate incorporating beam, floor, bars and vault, beyond IPSHA and IGSSA, are welcome as well as tumbling activities. Each week to join this class. For enrolment enquiries, students will build on their basic skills contact the Le Ray Gymnastics office on each apparatus to develop sequences on (02) 9106 2158, or email enquiries@ and routines. Students will be grouped leraygymnastics.com.au. according to their skill level and previous BADMINTON gymnastics experience. Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-12 Play the world’s fastest racquet sport. Badminton, an Olympic sport since 1992, incorporates fitness, speed, power, flexibility, accuracy, skill, tactics and intelligence. Participants in this course have the opportunity to play for fun or to compete in inter-school competitions. 33

FENCING SELF DEFENCE Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-12 Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12 Fencing is a foundation sport of the AbbSchool Self Defence classes provide modern Olympic Games. Europe’s original the opportunity for students to learn martial art, it is an exciting, dynamic sport valuable skills and improve physical that combines agility and athleticism with conditioning with realistic application for technical skill and quick tactical decision- self defence. Students discover that self making. Fencing is a workout for the mind defence and self discipline are fun. The as well as the body. The School has a rich program also teaches rhythm and motor tradition in fencing and has won numerous skills while enhancing strength, flexibility, team events at both state and national balance and muscle tone. schools championships. Lifestyle and education

PILATES BOX & UNWIND Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 Pilates develops strength and flexibility Box & Unwind is a fun class combining through a system of controlled exercises stamina, power and relaxation, with boxing that engage the mind and condition combinations followed by stretch and the whole body. It is an excellent way relax movements. Develop core strength, of building core strength, improving cardio fitness, flexibility, coordination posture, reducing stress and maintaining and balance. a strong body for any sport or activity. It is also perfect for anyone recovering from injuries. Suitable for any level of fitness.

34 MINECRAFT YOUNG ENGINEERS Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 Abbotsleigh girls Years 1-6 In this innovative class, students will be The Young Engineers course teaches exploring engineering through Minecraft. Science, Technology, Engineering Minecraft is an open-world adventure and Maths (STEM) through a fun and game... but it’s so much more than a entertaining environment. We call that E2. game. While building sublime castles or Learnings include STEM principles from farming the fertile lands, students will be structural and mechanical engineering, 35 learning about engineering and design. software engineering, mathematics and From redstone circuitry to command block general science. Students will start each coding, students will explore digital logic lesson with a STEM learning theme of and fundamental computing skills. With the day and then use Lego® building these skills, they will be able to build their and motorized system to build real-world dreams in the world of Minecraft. models. CODE CAMP There are 3 levels of Young Engineers being Boys and girls Years 2-6 offered in 2021: Code Camp provides opportunities for 1. Bricks Challenge (Years 1-2) is our students to learn and develop their coding foundation STEM enrichment program and problem solving skills through a series where Students learn the fundamentals of fun and exciting code based challenges. of structural and mechanical engineering by building a new motorized/functional Each week students are given an model each week. We also introduce incomplete app/game that they are Scratch Jr coding based on the models challenged to complete using their learned that we build coding skills, logical thinking, imagination and teamwork. Students are encouraged to 2. Robo Bricks (years 3-4) is where we experiment, make mistakes, find solutions introduce our software engineering by and be creative; meaning no two complete not only building a model each week games are the same. At the end of each but robotising it through our WeDo® session, students can take their completed software. Students will design a code on game home (as well as their friends’ games) a tablet that will be Bluetooth connected to carry on their coding adventure. to their models for automated action 3. Our Robotics (years 5-6) is our advanced FIRST ROBOTICS LEGO® LEAGUE Robotics module being introduced to Abbotsleigh girls Years 7 and 8 Abbotsleigh for the first time in 2021. FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) is an exciting, Students will build a robot that will be fun and engaging program involving driven by programming designed in our designing, programming and competing EV3® programming software. Students with LEGO® EV3 robots. It culminates in a will learn how to design a robot to work competition in November where students autonomously within its environment have to program a robot, research and by programming variable speed motors present a project, and show teamwork and and using sensors such as Ultra-sonic, core values. Touch and Colour sensors. A perfect introduction to High School Robotics For more information, visit and coding. www.firstlegoleague.org At Young Engineers we pride ourselves FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION on our educational based program. Our Abbotsleigh girls Years 9-11 project/team based learning model ARTEMIS, the school’s FIRST Robotics reinforces task preparation, planning and Competition (FRC) team embodies their execution and our product and spiral based mission statement ‘STEM for a fairer world’. concept ensures iterative learning based Each year the team builds a new robot on real world applications. in six weeks for a newly released game MANDARIN and competes internationally in the robot Abbotsleigh girls Years K-6 game and for awards involving outreach, community service and business strategy. Young people have an incredible ability 36 When not building its main robot, the team to learn a second language, which is developing skills, helping the community becomes even easier when it is fun! The and implementing new and exciting ways to Mandarin program is set in an immersion- help people with STEM. based environment for students to explore Mandarin and Chinese culture For more information, visit https:// in an interactive and engaging setting. firstaustralia.org/programs/first-robotics- This innovative program is suitable competition/ for beginners or for those with more language competency. Younger students learn through flashcards, stories, rhymes, singing and dancing activities, puppet shows and plays, and arts and crafts. Throughout the program, there is a focus on developing strong listening and speaking skills. Students also learn about Chinese characters, reading and writing skills and pinyin (spelling/ sound system). Chinese folklore, art, painting, kung fu and contemporary culture are also studied. Please note: This class is not open to Abbotsleigh girls in Years 5-6 as Mandarin is offered as part of the school curriculum. 37 Creative arts

SEWING STUDIO and skill will develop as they explore the Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-6 different art forms. This primary course will introduce SENIOR ART SPACE the basics of sewing, simple garment Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 construction and machine operation. The Senior Art Space is designed to encourage girls will be encouraged to experiment students to explore and expand their with fabric, colour and ideas under creativity and individual interests in visual the guidance of our experienced and arts in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. enthusiastic teachers. As well as developing two-dimensional TEXTILES STUDIO works on paper and canvas, students may Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 extend their skills creating artworks using Beginner to experienced sewers will mixed media collage, fabric and recycled develop and refine their skills throughout materials. Three-dimensional artworks may this course. Girls will be encouraged to be explored using a selection of materials experiment with fabrics, trimmings and including clay, cardboard, wire and wood. Students may complete smaller artworks 38 patterns, enabling them to put individual flair into each garment. Students are taught each week, create a series of larger works the basics of working to a pattern and are based on a related theme or develop a given assistance with complex design and large work over several weeks. A variety garment assembly. of techniques and skills is used and may provide a basis for the development of JUNIOR ART SPACE additional art forms. Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 CERAMICS Junior Art Space encourages creativity and Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12 provides the opportunity for students to develop artworks in a relaxed atmosphere. Make your own work of art from start Two and three-dimensional forms will to finish in a relaxed and creative be explored. A variety of drawing and environment. Students will learn a range of painting media is provided (including techniques and visual devices. You will be oil and chalk pastels, ink, charcoal, provided with the inspiration, clay, tools, graphite, water colour paint and pencils, workspace, glazes and kiln time for your and acrylic and water-based oil paints). own creations, and work at your own pace. Students will explore three-dimensional Get one-on-one instruction on a variety of sculpture (working with clay, cardboard, ceramic techniques including handbuilding wire and string), fabric-based works, mixed (coil, pinch, slab), mould making and glaze media collage and printmaking. Basic preparation, as well as sculpture for more photography skills will be introduced. advanced students. Students are encouraged to develop their artworks exploring different themes as starting points from which self-expression 39 Holiday program

The AbbSchool Holiday Program provides JUNIOR ACTIVITIES fun and interesting activities for boys and Boys and girls aged 5-13 girls from the local community in a safe and Enjoy a variety of activities including caring environment. Particular activities games, sporting activities, music, craft, will be scheduled depending on the holiday cooking, dress up days, party days and a period. The program is distributed to all barbecue lunch on Friday. Every week has Junior School parents via email. For all a different theme with the activities relating other families, please contact the Holiday to that theme. Program Coordinator at holidayprogram@ abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au. EXCURSIONS Boys and girls aged 5-13 Prior to the holidays, a detailed brochure will be available on the Abbotsleigh website These fun-filled days are offered on outlining the specific events for that break. Mondays and Wednesdays and involve To cater for busy parents, Holiday Program trips off campus to a range of exciting hours are 7.30-6 pm. destinations. Past excursion groups have mingled with reptiles; bounced, swooped 40 Dates 2021 and climbed over giant inflatable and mechanical obstacles; run away to the SUMMER 2020/2021 circus; been annihilated by lasers; gone Monday 7 December to fishing and come back with thrilling tales Wednesday 23 December 2020 of the one that got away; loved the theatre Monday 4 January to and movies and worn themselves out at the Wednesday 27 January 2021 Powerhouse and Maritime Museums. AUTUMN Tennis program Thursday 1 April to Monday 19 April WINTER TENNIS Monday 21 June to Monday 12 July Boys and girls aged 5-16 SPRING The program is for beginners to advanced Friday 17 September to Friday 1 October level tennis players. Each child is graded and grouped according to age and ability SUMMER 2021/2022 by the coaching staff. The program covers Monday 6 December to stroke technique, footwork, match play, Thursday 23 December 2021 scoring and tennis etiquette. A range of Monday 3 January to coaching methods and activities is used, Thursday 27 January 2022 including continuous tennis for beginners through to more complex training drills for advanced players. Friday round robin matches, mini tournaments and a barbecue lunch finish up the week and prizes are 41 awarded. Children may swim in the middle RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS of the day at the Aquatic Centre. Girls aged 8-12 42 Come along and spend an action packed Sport clinics day of dance, ballet, acrobatics and games Clinics may include but are not limited to all while twirling a ribbon or one of the the following: many apparatuses involved in rhythmic gymnastics. Learn the basics and have MULTI SPORTS fun while getting fit and working on your Boys and girls aged 8-12 balance and flexibility. The holidays are a good time to learn and experience some new sports. Have you FIT KIDZ! ever tried basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Boys and girls aged 8-12 badminton, volleyball, Oztag, handball, Fit Kidz! is an action-packed day doing floor hockey or lacrosse? Come and try fitness the FUN way! Join in activities out some of these exciting activities. Learn like boxfit, team sports, boot camp- new skills, meet new friends and find style exercises, challenging obstacle hidden talents. courses and fun fitness games to improve endurance, coordination, agility and self- NETBALL confidence. End the day with a Recharge Girls aged 8-12 and Relax class to improve strength and Learn catching and passing skills, landing flexibility while incorporating breathing technique, game tactics, attack and exercises for helping regulate emotions defence. Finish off with a round robin and promote positive thinking. competition. Students are coached by experienced NSW accredited coaches. Creative arts workshops feet and come to a greater understanding of what makes an audience laugh and Workshops may include but are not limited be entertained. This program is great for to the following: developing scenes and character and a fun CREATIVE SEWING way to experience acting. Boys and girls aged 11+ JUNIOR DRAMA FUN Over three days and in a relaxed Boys and girls aged 6-10 environment, create a variety of articles Join in different drama games, play with suitable for the season such as skirts, props and costumes and move to music tops, pyjamas, patchwork cushions, beach in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The bags, hats and many others. Students class will break into groups to develop will become familiar with the sewing and perform their own plays. This is a machine, sewing to a pattern and basic wonderful workshop that will inspire and garment construction. provoke little minds and introduce them to KIDS IN THE KITCHEN the magic that anything can be created for Boys and girls aged 9-12 stage, with a sprinkle of imagination. Put on your chef’s hat and come along MAKING MOVIES to this exciting workshop, where you will Boys and girls aged 8-12 make yummy food using popular kids’ Ever wanted to create and star in your recipes. Learn to prepare and cook food, very own short movie? In this fun and follow recipes and have fun eating your creative class, learn the basics of acting for creations! Bring your own favourite recipe camera, film techniques and how to create from home, which we will add to the Kids characters. Students will use the skills 43 in the Kitchen cookbook that you can take learnt to write, produce and film a short home on the day. movie over two days! Each student will ART WORKSHOP receive a DVD recording of their work for Boys and girls aged 6-10 home viewing. At this creative workshop, students will Vocational and use a range of art materials and different techniques to create a variety of textures educational workshops and effects. Each workshop will have a Workshops may include but are not limited to: different theme, for example art based Explore on students’ ideas about the planets in Boys and girls, Kindergarten to Year 8 our solar system and the magical world of Space. See where your imagination can The Explore Program for gifted and take you! talented learners offers a broad range of learning experiences for boys and girls Performing arts in our wider community. With different courses on offer every school holiday Workshops may include but are not limited period, the Explore Program caters for to the following: students from Kindergarten to Year 8 who IMPROVISATION AND THEATRESPORTS enjoy academic challenges and extension. Boys and girls aged 8-12 The workshops usually run for a full day, Extend your improvisation, vocal and but two and three day workshops are movement skills in a dynamic and fun often scheduled. All our programs use the atmosphere. Learn to think quickly on your specialist learning spaces of the Junior School campus and can be supplemented DIVING with before and after hours care in the Small group sessions take place for Holiday Program. beginners through to elite divers. Divers enjoy qualified coaching using our two 1 WRITING WORKSHOPS WITH WELL-KNOWN AUTHORS metre springboards and our 3 metre board. Writing well involves imagination, a sense There is an emphasis on safety, technique of fun and a toolkit of writing skills. This and enjoyment. Holiday diving is very workshop, conducted by a successful popular, so bookings should be made well author, such as Jacqueline Harvey or John in advance. Larkin, will help you draw on your creative For further details, please email ideas as you improve your sentences [email protected] or and use of dialogue. Students will also phone 02 9473 7830. extend their character development by learning how to include some surprising and fun descriptions, and will learn ways to keep their audience enthralled until the very last word. During the workshop, feel free to bring along a piece of writing you have been working on. We’ll be sharing pieces of work with the group and gaining experience by giving helpful feedback to our fellow writers. Swimming and diving 44 The Aquatic Centre provides holiday swimming and diving programs for boys and girls aged four years and up. Bookings can be made in person at the front desk towards the end of each term. LEARN TO SWIM Classes are conducted in our purpose built 12.5 metre learn to swim area. There are five levels of tuition starting with water confidence classes through to mini squad level. There is an emphasis on safety, correct body positions and stroke correction. All learn to swim staff are Austswim qualified. SQUAD TRAINING Squad swimmers train in our 25 metre pool with qualified coaches. There are six squad levels ranging from junior through to elite. Carnival preparation and starts, turns and finishes classes are also offered. 45 Adult program

Adult classes for Abbotsleigh parents and For further information, please contact the wider community will continue in 2021. Brendon Rose via email on In addition to the activities listed below, [email protected] keep an eye on the Abbotsleigh website as or by phoning 0407 778 605. other adult and short courses are offered Aquatic Centre throughout the year. For more information on these courses, AQUA AEROBICS please contact the AbbSchool Manager Aqua aerobics is a non-weight bearing on [email protected] or exercise, which uses water as a resistance phone 02 9473 7827. for a total body workout. Aqua has an emphasis on cardio, toning and flexibility TENNIS and is suitable for new participants, Take the opportunity to improve your game rehabilitation, pregnant women with the convenience of an Abbotsleigh and athletes. location. Private or small group tennis coaching is available with senior coaches. LAP SWIMMING AND ADULT SWIM SQUAD A tennis doubles competition is also 46 The Aquatic Centre is open at various times offered on Thursdays for those who want throughout the week for lap swimming and a challenging opportunity to improve adult swim squad. For further information, their game. times and costs, please visit the CARDIO TENNIS Abbotsleigh website or contact the Aquatic Cardio tennis is a social fitness program Centre on 02 9473 7830 or aquaticcentre@ for people of all ages and abilities. It is less abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au. about technique and more about getting a great, high energy workout. The session is Social Sport Competitions also ideal for everyone who likes the idea of The Abbotsleigh Sports Precinct includes playing tennis but finds it hard to commit the award winning Sports Hall where we to being involved in a regular competition. host social sport competitions such as Participants wear heart rate monitors, netball and badminton that are open to exercise to music, use low compression all members of the local community. New balls and a variety of equipment, including team registrations are always welcome. agility ladders. This high energy program Within the Sports Precinct, various venues will naturally improve tennis skills, allowing are also available for hire. For further participants to take up traditional tennis in information on these competitions or to the future. Cardio tennis is a fun program, enquire about hiring please contact the where people can experience tennis for the Venues and Sport Facilities Coordinator on first time or discover it again. 9473 7926 or visit www.abbotsleigh. nsw.edu.au/community/social-sport- competitions. 47

Other adult programs may be offered throughout the year. Check www.abbotsleigh.nsw. edu.au/abbschool for updates Locked Bag 1666, Wahroonga NSW 2076 02 9473 7827 | [email protected] www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/abbschool