Humanities & English
Flying Bookworm Theatre Company – Romeo and Juliet
The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company delivered a high-energy, colourful and engaging performance of Romeo and Juliet for our Preparatory English students. The production made Shakespeare accessible and entertaining while bringing the characters, conflicts and themes of the play to life.
Student feedback was extremely positive. Students described the performance as “lots of fun” and said it “brought the play to life.” They particularly enjoyed the interactive elements: “the actors interacted with us” and it was “great to volunteer and be on stage.”
The performance was particularly valuable in supporting Learning Task 4: “Who is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?” Seeing the characters and their decisions performed helped students consider who bears responsibility for the tragedy.
The actors fittingly concluded with Shakespeare’s famous words:
“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.”
Overall, an energetic, entertaining and educational performance that greatly assisted our students’ understanding of Romeo and Juliet.
Julie Campbell and Clara Heiligenberg
Preparatory English
The Amazing Marketing Race
A Day of Exploration and Learning!
On Friday 11 September our students took to the streets of Melbourne's CBD for an exhilarating experience in The Amazing Marketing Race. This event was more than just a race; it was an educational adventure that brought marketing concepts to life in the real world.
Students navigated the city in teams of two to four, solving clues to find ten secret locations. They captured some of Melbourne's most creative and effective marketing messages along the way. From eye-catching billboards to innovative storefront displays, students got hands-on experience identifying key elements of successful advertising.
Starting at Federation Square and passing landmarks such as Melbourne Central and the State Library, the race challenged students to think critically about the marketing strategies they encountered. They earned points for each location they visited and bonus points for the most creative and engaging photos proving that apparently, the secret to student engagement is a little competition, a camera and being released into the Melbourne CBD.
The day was not only about competition but also about understanding how marketing shapes our environment. It was an incredible opportunity for students to apply their classroom knowledge in a dynamic and fun setting. Well done to all participants for their enthusiasm and teamwork!
