Class 10B Drama Main Lesson

The last week of term 3, Class 10B presented Grimm Tales. Of the many folk tales famously recorded by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, I have selected four to stage: The Juniper Tree, Thousandfurs, Hans-my-Hedgehog and Faithful Johannes. These are very old stories which are dreamlike: bizarre situations, magic, transformation, punishments for evil deeds and rewards for good ones, and the impermanence of life and death are accepted without question. The characters are simply their occupations or their station in life: farmers, tradespeople, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, servants, kings and princesses – noble and ordinary people living their lives in a strange world. The stories’ preoccupation with beauty might seem shallow in the modern world but in the tales, the goodness of the soul is outwardly reflected in earthly beauty. If a character is described as beautiful, that character has a beautiful soul. Likewise, the importance of marriage in the stories is representative of two souls finding and completing each other.

The students rehearsed with commitment and a sense of fun, taking on many roles in the tales. The costumes, lighting, set and props are fantastic and will help transport the students and the audience to the world of Grimm tales. Students also worked well on music, creating a dreamy and eerie atmosphere.

Austin Castiglione
High School Drama Teacher

Class 12 Projects

Class 12 students have completed their formal classes, concluding with their final exams.

Towards the end of term 3, they embarked on a week of preparation for Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), which is one avenue our students can use to access further education. They also began the challenging process of crafting their Project presentation speeches.

The process of writing their speeches is a demanding one. Each student is guided by an individual speech supervisor who helps them unravel the events and experiences of the past year. This involves reflection, digestion, and ultimately, the creation of a formal speech that will be shared with the community—a momentous achievement.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated staff, who wholeheartedly support and invest in their students' speech preparation. The conversations and insights that students willingly engage in, along with their openness to embrace the Project experience, are truly inspiring.

The Project Presentations for 2024 are scheduled to commence on the evening of Monday, October 21st, and will conclude on Friday evening 25th of October. A detailed program will be made available in the first week of term 4 on the PWS website, as well as in the Pabulum and Facebook pages.

All presentations will be recorded and uploaded to our school website. Be prepared to be inspired and moved by these worthy pursuits.

Photo of Class 12, 2023 preparing for Presentation events

In Week 3 of term 4, the community is warmly invited to attend our Class 12 Project Presentations. 

The presentations are a consolidation of the Class 12 Project year.
 

Students will share the knowledge and skills they have gained through a year-long exploration of a chosen topic, along with a personal account of their unique journey as developing human beings. 

This year presentations will be recorded . The link will be shared with the community in the next Pabulum and posted on the School's Facebook page. 

We are excited to share our Class 12 Project endeavors with the community.

Sharon Symes and Natalie Wheeler
Class 12 Project Coordinators