Winter Writers' Festival...

The inaugural Winter Writers' Destival was held at Casey Grammar School
on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th August.


It was all beautifully orchestrated by Ms Mandy Horton.


Students from primary to secondary levels were able to meet a writer or two over the two days.
Book signing was encouraged.


Writers included:

Emilie Zoey Baker - poet and slam champion.


James Phelan - author of 21 novels

Demet Divaroren - Melbourne-based writer of long and short fiction and non-fiction


Danny Katz - Canadian born author and newspaper columnist - including The Age.

Stig Wemyss - narrator of audio books for children and young adults


Ellie Marney - teacher and YA author who specialises in crime

Gemma Wiseman - poet, writer and photographer who maintains 37 blogs

a piece of Melbourne's musical history...

Today, there was an historic photo shoot on parliament steps of Melbourne's 4 currently running musicals.

From left to right, the musicals were:
Wicked
The Rocky Horror Show
Les Miserables
The King and I


Our
Nat Sy
was part of the photo shoot
(back left with the orange, long-eared beanie)


He (back - left of centre) is more noticeable in this photo from Aussie Theatre.com - Oliver Toth

Rocky Horror

The Rocky Horror Show opened April 26 at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne and closes July 13.


Former student
Nat Sy
is managing the lighting and sound...

Immigration Museum and Ian Potter Gallery

Last Wednesday 18th June, Year 9 students visited the Immigration Museum and Ian Potter Gallery in Melbourne...
Here is one group outside the Immigration Museum...

Sam's news...

as of the end of this month, former student 
Sam Fawke
will be joining the animal husbandry team at Melbourne Aquarium...


CONGRATULATIONS SAM

ANZAC DAY from a former student...

part of a memorial in Dromana...
These golden flowers always bloom in Autumn round ANZAC Day...


A former student of Casey Grammar
Nat Sy
penned these thoughts in Melbourne today...


Just walking through the city eating an icecream, strolling through the crowds. 
You glance up once or twice to see those quick glimpses of a mother running her hand accross her baby's hair, wide eye and smiling friends as they reunite, the couple running their thumbs as they hold hands. 
The kid fascinated by everything ontop her father's shoulders, the young girl on the bench who can read in peace. 
We see these things too quickly at a glance as we walk past for our minor goals in walking past them. 
The girl's smirk when she knows she's happy with the way she's dressed tonight. 
The guy who tucks a flower into his jacket pocket. 
The grandfather cradling his cherished legacy. 
The busker who will die for the dream. 
It's a bit overwhelming to know that many people died defending this. 
And listening to some Sigur Ros probably has something to do with this status making an ever wanky background soundtrack to my glimpses at life. 
But all that aside. 
We are all gifted. 
And I hope everyone can take at least a piece of that gift and make sure that we can all enjoy it.

New VCE Centre is evolving...

the sign shows the vision...



and this is the current reality...

Athletics Carnival - Year 12

hail and farewell to our last athletics carnival...



we are seeking higher fields...soon...



have you lost something?




I will remember this moment...

Athletics Carnival - faces

many faces, many thoughts...



many moments...



the red girls...



the green girls...



gotta get my football...



rug up...


measure up...



we're happy...



we're hangin'...



we're making bubbles...



we're groovin'...



I'm rollin'...


 

Athletics Carnival at Casey Fields - runners

Superman strides out...



I'm still smiling...



Yee-hah...



on the home stretch...



oooh... the pain...



it's you and me babe...



I'm with you all the way...



Am I there yet?

Year 12 at the Swimming Carnival

As part of their last school swimming carnival, Year 12 traditional pose, all dressed up for a group photo.
This year the carnival was held for the first time at Noble Park.


Some don't mind a small group photo.

Australia Day Study Tour

 

These two characters do have some serious moments.

(Photo was taken at the recent swimming carnival at Noble Park.) 

On the left is Samantha Chapman and on the right is Sarah Dunstan.

They are both in Year 11 and are always seeking new challenges and new experiences.

City of Casey Australia Day Study Tour 2014 

Australia Day Study Tour Awards are presented to 10 young people in Year 11 who have been nominated by their school for demonstrating an interest in politics, community events and issues. 

This award is designed to give young people the opportunity to explore the political and administrative systems of our nation. 

Stage 1 The day began with a tour of the City of Casey and its places of interest. 

We saw historical landmarks like the Old Cheese Factory, heard the plans for the new Casey Complex and were engaged in the rich history of Casey. 

 One of our stops was at the Hampton Park Youth Centre where we learnt more about the services offered to the youth. We discovered the centre was not only a place for recreation but also a safe place for opportunities. 

The afternoon was spent finding out more about Local Government and other opportunities that would be offered to us throughout the year. 

 We got to meet the City of Casey leaders at a friendly dinner and got to chat. 

Afterwards we were lucky enough to attend a Council meeting (front row) where we saw the council members in action.

Congratulations to both girls for their community spirit.

co-operation with cups...

If you want to know what co-operation can achieve, check this out!



16 year-old Laoise Nolan performs a beautiful version of The Cup Song
with 600 students (and staff) at a school in Ireland.
It is the Gaelic - You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone, 
popularised in the movie Pitch Perfect (2012).

Happy New Year 2014

may your journey be
watered with
cool questions

may your mind
fire with
inspiration