This will be the last post on the blog this year, so with that we'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Holy Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you all for your continued support of the school, through all the ups and downs and we sincerely hope you continue to do so into the New Year.
We'll be back in January with more updates for your diary!!
Enjoy your holidays, and see you in the New Year.
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The NEGS Carol Service and Drama Night
The NEGS Carol Service and Drama Night were held on Tuesday the 7th December with the Carols starting at 5pm in the NEGS Chapel. It was a beautiful evening with Readings being presented by a wide selection of the school community. The Carols themselves were a huge success with the whole Music Department involved. There was the NEGS Choir still as large as ever singing such favourites as the Angel Gabriel, Once in Royal David's City, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, conducted by our very own Director of Music, Ms. Leanne Roobol and accompanied by the lovely Ms Sheila Guymer on piano and organ, the NEGS String Ensemble. The NEGS Vocal Ensemble, 3-6 Choir and Junior Vocal Ensemble also sang some solo items such as the Three Drovers, Away in A Manger, Star Carol, and Personet Hodie, with selected girls singing solos within these items. The NEGS Vocal Ensemble combined with the TAS Chapel Choir and the NEGS Handbells to sing the wonderful Carol of the Bells which was stunning to listen to.
The Staff Choir even sang a carol in three parts unaccompanied to great acclaim.
The NEGS Choir then combined with the TAS Chapel Choir and the NEGS Staff Choir to sing the big finale, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, conducted by Phil Oxley and accompanied by Sheila Guymer on organ and Dave Brown on Trumpet.
The NEGS Drama Night began at 7:30pm after a BBQ on the lawns in front of the library. Jeannie Cole's Speech and Drama students outdid themselves with their performances all excerpts from larger plays and many had a fantastic comedic element that was highly enjoyed by all. There were plays and skits from Monty Python, Hating Alison Ashley and Living with Lady Macbeth to name a few.
A very special thank you to Mrs. Rowena Tall (Head of St. John's Music), Mr. Phil Oxley (Conductor and NEGS Music Teacher), Ms. Sheila Guymer (Organist and Pianist Extraordinaire), Mr. Dave Brown (Trumpet), Ms. Eleanor Streatfeild (Director of Strings), TAS Chapel Choir and of course Ms. Leanne Roobol (Director of Music) for all your hard work in organising music, rehearsals and preparing the girls. Because of your efforts we are able to boast the degree of excellence in music that is to be found at NEGS.
A very special thank you to Jeannie Cole (Drama) for organising the entire drama night and for rehearsing and preparing the girls so diligently. Yes, we have very talented students, but that would count for nothing if we didn't have your expertise to guide them.
The Staff Choir even sang a carol in three parts unaccompanied to great acclaim.
The NEGS Choir then combined with the TAS Chapel Choir and the NEGS Staff Choir to sing the big finale, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, conducted by Phil Oxley and accompanied by Sheila Guymer on organ and Dave Brown on Trumpet.
The NEGS Drama Night began at 7:30pm after a BBQ on the lawns in front of the library. Jeannie Cole's Speech and Drama students outdid themselves with their performances all excerpts from larger plays and many had a fantastic comedic element that was highly enjoyed by all. There were plays and skits from Monty Python, Hating Alison Ashley and Living with Lady Macbeth to name a few.
A very special thank you to Mrs. Rowena Tall (Head of St. John's Music), Mr. Phil Oxley (Conductor and NEGS Music Teacher), Ms. Sheila Guymer (Organist and Pianist Extraordinaire), Mr. Dave Brown (Trumpet), Ms. Eleanor Streatfeild (Director of Strings), TAS Chapel Choir and of course Ms. Leanne Roobol (Director of Music) for all your hard work in organising music, rehearsals and preparing the girls. Because of your efforts we are able to boast the degree of excellence in music that is to be found at NEGS.
A very special thank you to Jeannie Cole (Drama) for organising the entire drama night and for rehearsing and preparing the girls so diligently. Yes, we have very talented students, but that would count for nothing if we didn't have your expertise to guide them.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
NEGS Supporters' Function November 2010
Last Thursday evening saw the NEGS Community hosting its first event in the new Junior School Library. The evening began at 5:00pm and was a function to say thank you to all the 2010 Supporters of NEGS.
The Music Department provided beautiful background music featuring vocal solos from Kate Ramsay (Year 9), Ali Moore (Year 9), Meg Fairbairn (Year 9), Zoe O'Sullivan (Year 11), Fabienne Sakker (Year 11) with our very own Director of Music, Leanne Roobol accompanying them on piano.
We at NEGS would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of NEGS this past year and the years to come.
The Music Department provided beautiful background music featuring vocal solos from Kate Ramsay (Year 9), Ali Moore (Year 9), Meg Fairbairn (Year 9), Zoe O'Sullivan (Year 11), Fabienne Sakker (Year 11) with our very own Director of Music, Leanne Roobol accompanying them on piano.
We at NEGS would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of NEGS this past year and the years to come.
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| Meg Fairbairn, Zoe O'Sullivan, Ali Moore, Fabienne Sakker, Kate Ramsay and Leanne Roobol |
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Review - NEGS Twilight Concert
Last night 17th November, 2010 saw the Music Department hosting their final Twilight Concert for the year.
It was a wonderful evening and the students performed admirably, showcasing all the hard work they have put into learning their instrument. Students from Year 6 right through to Year 11 performed that evening, playing a range of instruments. Holly McDonald Year 8, who learns piano from Ms Sheila Guymer, deserves a special mention, as this was her first Twilight Concert and indeed the first time she has performed in front of an audience since she started here this year.
Special thanks to Ms. Sheila Guymer for accompanying the students, for rehearsing with them, and for helping them to prepare for the concert. You've given up so much of your time, and it's greatly appreciated.
Thanks must also go to our fabulous peripatetic staff, who teach our students. They have improved vastly under your tuition.
It was a fabulous evening for all involved and I hope there will be many more.
It was a wonderful evening and the students performed admirably, showcasing all the hard work they have put into learning their instrument. Students from Year 6 right through to Year 11 performed that evening, playing a range of instruments. Holly McDonald Year 8, who learns piano from Ms Sheila Guymer, deserves a special mention, as this was her first Twilight Concert and indeed the first time she has performed in front of an audience since she started here this year.
Special thanks to Ms. Sheila Guymer for accompanying the students, for rehearsing with them, and for helping them to prepare for the concert. You've given up so much of your time, and it's greatly appreciated.
Thanks must also go to our fabulous peripatetic staff, who teach our students. They have improved vastly under your tuition.
It was a fabulous evening for all involved and I hope there will be many more.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
NEGS Twilight Concert
Hello Everyone,
The final NEGS Twilight Concert for the year is being held next Wednesday 17th November starting at 6:00pm in the Music Department. This is a great opportunity for our students to get some much-needed performance practice and to show the rest of the school what they have been learning. The concert consists of students from Year 1 all the way through to Year 12. This is an open invitation so everyone is welcome to come along.
Hope to see you there
The final NEGS Twilight Concert for the year is being held next Wednesday 17th November starting at 6:00pm in the Music Department. This is a great opportunity for our students to get some much-needed performance practice and to show the rest of the school what they have been learning. The concert consists of students from Year 1 all the way through to Year 12. This is an open invitation so everyone is welcome to come along.
Hope to see you there
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Brand New Post, Brand New Blog
Welcome to the new NEGS Blog. This blog will feature general updates about what is happening in the school, photos, videos, and upcoming events. This will be a blog for everyone, Old Girls, parents, teachers, and students.
We hope you enjoy this new addition.
Welcome!
We hope you enjoy this new addition.
Welcome!
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