This fortnight at Penquite has been a vibrant showcase of our students’ enthusiasm, talent, and dedication. The Penquite Inter-House Athletics Carnival was a resounding success, with students from all Houses participating with great spirit and energy (see images in ‘Sport’ below). Congratulations to Fox House for winning the carnival! The event was a perfect blend of competition and camaraderie, highlighting the strong House spirit that defines our community.
In other exciting news, the cast for our upcoming production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been announced. We are thrilled to have 71 students from Years 6-12 cast in this highly anticipated play, with many more set to take on backstage and technical production roles. This level of engagement is a testament to the incredible talent and passion of our students. Tickets are now on sales at Theatre North and are already selling fast so book tickets now.
Our Year 7 students return today from their camp at the Valley Campus, where they experienced the unique Valley Life program. The camp was an excellent opportunity for students to bond, develop new skills, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Valley Campus. Classroom routines are now well established, and students are settling into their learning environments with confidence and enthusiasm.
The Student Executive has been busy organising Clean Up Australia Day activities. Yesterday, students participated in a clean-up during Mentor time, and we encourage everyone to join the Community Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday at the Scotch Oakburn Rowing Sheds on the Kanamaluka (Tamar) River between 11:00am – 2:00pm. This initiative is a wonderful example of our students’ commitment to environmental stewardship and community service.
We are also proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our rowers at the Tasmanian All Schools Championships at Lake Barrington last week (detailsin ‘Sport’ below). Their dedication and hard work have paid off, and they have represented our College with distinction. We wish our rowers every success through the final regattas of the season.
Overall, this fortnight has been a great snapshot of the holistic learning experience at our College. From sports and performing arts to education outdoors and community service, our students continue to excel and make us proud.
Ben Marsland
Deputy Principal – Penquite
