Sir Joseph Banks High School

As the yearly showcase of performing arts in NSW Public Schools, the Schools Spectacular involves 3000 of the most talented students in the state. The Guinness Book of Record calls it ‘The World’s Largest Variety Show’ and this year more than 30 students from Sir Joseph Banks High School are performing. We have 16 singers in the Massed Choir and 15 dancers in the Boys Hip-Hop Ensemble. Rehearsals at school have begun and all of the students are eagerly awaiting the huge combined rehearsals before the big show. This year the show is being held on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of November at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and more than 30 000 people will see the performance live. The show will be filmed and then shown to almost 1.5 million people in December on the ABC. What a fantastic opportunity for our students!!!!!

For more information on the show, visit http://www.schoolsspectacular.com.au

To book tickets to the show, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.au

The August edition of MAD Mag is at the printers. There’s a huge technology supplement, great stories and lots of MAD Challenge photos. There’s also a very special story about Aunty Margaret, a child of the stolen generations.

The magazine will be issued to students next week. Make sure you take a look!

Parents, students and teachers braced the early morning cold to attend the school’s annual Love Learning and Success Breakfast. The breakfast is one way that parents and staff show their support for Year 12 students during their important HSC year.

Brian Long and John Gibbons, senior partners from Ernst and Young, inspired students with their personal stories and advice.

Year 11 Hospitaliy students prepared the scrumptious spread that was enjoyed by all.

Brian Long

The awards are a great opportunity not only to demonstrate your amazing techno skills but to showcase the great ICT projects that you do in class. Entries can take any shape or form, but remember to be creative! See the MAD Room or schools intranet for more details! Download entry form here