{"id":19438,"date":"2025-02-13T10:58:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T23:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=19438"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T23:58:50","slug":"primary-and-secondary-music-7","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/primary-and-secondary-music-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary and Secondary Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Pedestrian Safety in St Peters Street!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When dropping off and picking up your daughter in St Peters Street, please help us keep everyone safe particularly around the pedestrian crossing, by remembering the following rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pedestrian Crossings:<\/strong> You must not stop or park on a pedestrian crossing, or within <strong>20m before<\/strong> and <strong>10m after<\/strong> a pedestrian crossing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u2018No stopping\u2019 signs<\/strong>: mean <strong>you must not stop<\/strong> at any point on the road or kerb. This includes the entire left-hand side of the street.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u2018No Parking\u2019 signs<\/strong>: There is a small \u201cNo Parking\u201d section on the right-hand side of the road AFTER the pedestrian crossing. The \u201cno parking\u201d sign indicates that you can stop for <em>less than 2 minutes<\/em> if you stay within 3m of your vehicle if you are dropping off\/picking up passengers or unloading items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do NOT stop or park:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>before the pedestrian crossing<\/li>\n<li>on the pedestrian crossing<\/li>\n<li>after the crossing on the left hand side of the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19439\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Picture1.png 454w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Picture1-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Picture1-166x150.png 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Please help us keep everyone safe in St Peters Street by following these important safety signs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Year 3 Band and String Discovery Programs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote\">\n<p><em>Music brings joy. Learning an instrument gives you fine motor control, focus, concentration, teamwork and the emotional joy of playing music with each other. The results are life-changing.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>~Richard Tognetti, Concertmaster of the Australian Chamber Orchestra<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The halls were alive with the sound of music this week in the Primary School &#8211; with classes for flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French Horn, viola and double bass &#8211; for the start of the Year 3 Band and String Discovery Program. Students are learning these instruments in small groups with an expert tutor and will take their instruments home in their next lesson.<\/p>\n<p>Families are reminded to label their child\u2019s instrument with a keytag, stating their name and class, and attach it next to the SCEGGS keytag. Playing a musical instrument is like a fitness level and students are encouraged to play their instrument every day for 5-10 minutes at home. We look forward to hearing the new beginners perform as they progress and develop their skills. It is lovely to see the students having fun, both musically and socially, in their group lessons together!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-19438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-6.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Discovery-Band-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Upcoming performances<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%\">Basie Jazz Band \u2013 P&amp;F Cocktail Party<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%\">Friday 28 February, 5.00pm arrival \u2013 7.00pm end time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%\">Woodwind Ensemble \u2013 Open Morning<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%\">Thursday 6 March \u2013 8.00am arrival \u2013 9.00am end time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%\">Lux Strings \u2013 New Parent Dinner<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%\">\u00a0Thursday 13 March \u2013 6.00pm arrival \u2013 7.30pm end time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Eisteddfod<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our Annual SCEGGS Eisteddfod will be held this term with heats during Week 7 and two Highlights concerts at the end of Week 8.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Primary Highlights Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Friday 21 March 4.30 &#8211; 5.30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Secondary Highlights Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Friday 21 March 6.00 &#8211; 7.30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Entry is FREE and open to all students.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready to enter in Week 4.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, practise, practise, practise!<\/p>\n<p>Further information will be shared by Classroom teachers and Music tutors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Practice-a-thon <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Earn stickers and a certificate for completing goals during the Practice-a-thon!<\/p>\n<p>This is a great way to prepare for the SCEGGS Eisteddfod.<\/p>\n<p>Practice record sheets are being handed out this week.<\/p>\n<p>Try to follow the \u2018tip of the week\u2019 when you practise!<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s tip is \u201cPRACTISE LITTLE AND OFTEN\u201d, rather than in one big session once a week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Theory<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Secondary<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Grade 1 &amp; 2\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Theory\u00a0lessons are available on Tuesday at lunchtime in DB2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Grade 3 +<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Theory lessons are available on Friday at lunchtime in DB2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:AliceKotowicz@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alice Kotowicz<\/a> if you would like to attend these lessons.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Song Writing <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Free song writing classes will be taking place again in 2025 with Benny Davis.<\/p>\n<p>Lessons are on Thursday afternoons from 3.30pm-5pm in DB2.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:DavidGresham@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Gresham<\/a> if you are interested.<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy one of our pieces from 2024, <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/jogray299\/keeping-it-quiet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keeping It Quiet<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Josie Grayden (Year 10)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Music in Action \u2013 Primary &amp; Secondary classrooms and co-curricular activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-19438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Choir.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Choir-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Yr-3-Music-class.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Yr-3-Music-class-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Band-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Chamber-Strings-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Chamber-Strings-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Chamber-Strings-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Chamber-Strings-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Chamber-Strings-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Chamber-Strings-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Four primary string players were successful in auditions held last year to be part of the Sydney Youth Orchestra in 2025. SYO programs inspire a lifelong love of orchestral music by forging dynamic partnerships with leading musicians and conductors. SYO supports the musical and creative development of young musicians from their very first ensemble experience to pre-professional orchestra playing.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Monica Zhang (Year 4)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Violin Stage 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Hana Yao (Year 4)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Violin Stage 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Bronte Lusted (Year 4)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Cello Stage 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Lark Xiao (Year 3)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\u00a0Violin Stage 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sensory Concerts <\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote\">\n<p><em>\u201cEveryone deserves access to high-quality classical music, no matter their age, abilities or background.\u201d\u00a0~ Grace Kim<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sensory Concerts is a series of high-quality classical concerts for neurodivergent families and communities. Internationally respected concert pianist and music educator Grace Kim and her colleagues perform to small audiences in accommodating spaces, giving children and adults the opportunity to hear and see quality live music without feeling overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>With various seating options, retreat areas and onsite therapist support, Sensory Concerts are a safe and accepting place to enjoy classical music.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the upcoming concert on Sunday 13 April, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1351160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Beyond the Green Gate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We love hearing about ways our musicians are involved in music-making outside of school. Please send details to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:HeidiJones@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidi Jones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Clipboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>All co-curricular music ensemble schedules are now available on Clipboard. If you haven\u2019t set this up yet, please follow the provided instructions. For any issues with Clipboard set-up, contact our Music Administration Assistant, Miss <a href=\"mailto:at\u00a0AliceKotowicz@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alice Kotowicz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heidi Jones<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Head of Music (Co-curricular)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pedestrian Safety in St Peters Street! 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