Remembrance Evening 2013

As you all know 2014 is the centenary of the beginning of World War I. It being such a big occasion, the school has decided to kick off the celebrations early by having an inter-disciplinary learning week. Many classes incorporated themes of World War I.

Remember Remember the 5th of November

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1) We remember the 5th of November because Guy Fawkes Night commemorates the discovery of the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.

2) The first fireworks were made in China nearly 2,000 years ago.

3) In Australia they call fireworks bungers.

A New School For Portobello?

Roadside view concept art

We know that lots of Porty High students are after more information about the new school. Questions like “When will our new school be built?” and  “How long will it take?” are constantly in our thoughts.   So we decided to take some of the questions we thought should be answered to Mrs MacArthur to see if she could tell us a bit more. 

Some Facts About Halloween

Halloween also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It initiates the triduum of Hallowmas, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers.