Congratulations to UC SSC Lake Ginninderra students Teagan and Tunc on  completion of their H course at the University of Canberra. They were recognised in a ceremony at the university on 2 November.

An H course adds to a student's experience of college by giving them points towards their Senior Secondary Certificate, a score towards their ATAR and their first university grade. H courses will be offered in a variety of exciting areas again in 2023.

See the university website for more information.

With a catalogue of songs spanning generations, performances of the musical We Will Rock You based on the songs of the rock band “Queen” have been an inspiration to deliver. In the process we created our own Kind of Magic. Knowing that the fabled lead guitarist of “Queen”, Brian May had with his father invented a guitar in the early days of the band which gave him his distinctive and recognisable sound, we purchased (for the show and the music department) a BMG Special Guitar. This guitar from Brian May Guitars in the UK was front and centre sonically and visually throughout the performances.

The production has worked through numerous challenges including a change of production (planned to be Mamma Mia), a change of venue mid-performance season, a shortened preparation period, and the trials of working in the age of Covid. Despite the challenges, the resilience and enthusiasm of all involved was astounding. A big thank you is due to all of the participants, who, once in the same room at the same time, worked harmoniously Under Pressure to produce a stellar take on these classic tracks. It has been a delight to work alongside the band, cast and crew, and observe each individual’s development as we have created this production.

Dale Thain & Lane Moore (Musical Directors WWRY 2022)

On Friday students participating in the Health, Medical and Applied Sciences R Unit (HMAS R Unit) attended an excursion to the John Curtin School for Medical Research at ANU. The R unit aims to  inspire students by exposing them to the wide variety of possibility in science-based careers.