So You Think You Can Dance??? – TOP 7!!!!!

April 10, 2009

Optus Dance Crew Fund

Our school was selected in the top seven videos in the So You Think You Can Dance Optus Dance Crew Fund! Whilst we didn’t win, this is a fantastic achievement for our school in this national competition. Congratulations to everyone involved!

To check out our video, and the winning entries, visit http://dance.ten.com.au/optus-dance-crew-fund.htm


Computer Use Survey

April 9, 2009

(Results from Years 7 and. There were 141 respondents) 

Question

Yes 

No

1.       Have any of your teachers taken you into a computer room this year? (I.E. F10, F16, F17, Library, or MAD Room)

139

2

2.       Are you confident using a computer when in a computer room?

 

131

9

3.       Are you confident using the internet for research?

 

132

7

4.       Do you use the computers in the library at recess, lunchtime or before school?

 

56

85

5.       Do you use your school email address?

 

62

79

6.       Have you used Mathletics at school?    

 

135

5

7.       Have you used Mathletics at home? (If you answered No to Questions 6 & 7 go to Question 12)

 

83

58

8.       Do you enjoy using Mathletics?

 

106

34

9.       Do you think that Mathletics has improved your mathematical ability?

 

101

38

10.   Do you think the things you learn from Mathletics will be useful to you later on?

 

109

31

11.   Do you enjoy the competitive nature of Mathletics?

 

102

37

12.   Do you enjoy learning new things?

 

126

14

13.   Do you feel you could learn more if some students would behave better?

 

120

21

14.   Do you have access to a computer at home? (If no go to question 21)

 

123

18

15.   Do you have access to the internet at home?  

 

114

26

16.   Do you have a Facebook, Myspace, Bebo or any other social networking accounts?

 

105

35

17.   Do you use your computer at home to complete any school work?

 

100

39

1.       If you answered Yes to question 14, how many hours per night (on average) do you spend playing/working on your computer?

(a)    Less than 1                  (b) 2                       (c) 3                       (d) More than 3

30                                         38                          19                                      36

2.       If you answered Yes to question 15, how many hours per night (on average) do you spend on the internet?

 

(a)    Less than 1                  (b) 2                       (c) 3                       (d) More than 3

25                                         38                          16                                      36

3.       If you answered Yes to question 16, how many hours per night (on average) do you spend on the on the social networking sights?

 

(a)    Less than 1                  (b) 2                       (c) 3                       (d) More than 3

37                                         29                          18                                      25

 


IV II VI do the School Proud at YouthRock 2009

April 1, 2009

IV II VI Performing at YouthRock 2009

Last night IV II VI (4-2-6) performed at the first heat of YouthRock 2009 at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre. They were well supported by a large number of students from our school who attended. Whilst they just missed out on qualifying for the final, they did our school proud, performing their four original compositions with great skill. The band recieved some fantastic feedback from the judges at the event and we are certain they are destined for big things!

Remember, if you haven’t yet, you can still vote for the band in the WildCard competition. Visit http://www.arrivealive.com.au for details!

Well Done IV II VI – you were fantastic!