Excerpts from the Laurels

● Dreams come true. MHS Theatrette came to fruition. A stunning state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre became a proud acquisition for the community and an effective cultural impetus for the students.

● Alternative lifestyles project, the only project of its kind in Victoria. 50 students from year 9 & 10 successfully raised livestock and created vegetable gardens. Unfortunately the fourth form apiarists had their beehive (40,000 bees) stolen. This small area at the bottom of the school, known as “Saggy’s Farm” proved to be enjoyable not only for the students, but for nearby residents who continually visited the animals to feed them scraps of food.

● Twenty eager snow enthusiasts and five intrepid teachers conquered the mountains of Mt.Bulla. After pleading to the “snow fairies” the reward came with a magnificent snow storm.

● Sociology students engaged in volunteer activities to support the charity work of the Brotherhood of St.Lawrence in Fitzroy. Groups worked in the clothing distribution centre, painted accommodation for the homeless, played table games and talked with the elderly.

● A sensational trip to Central Australia for 44 students. A memorable occasion, night of the Kadaichi attack, will be long remembered for its brave warriors Horsbugh and Barnes.

● A brilliantly costumed cast and crew staged Mikado. This outstanding production was a credit to all involved.

● A record breaking year in which our sporting teams gained a very distinguished reputation amongst High Schools in Victoria. 420 students successfully competed for MHS during the year.

● Mr Smith explained his eight year Traffic light door system. It was confirmed, it was Mr.Smith’s considerate and practical way of indicating his availability to students and teachers at the time. So dispels the theory that this was a mood indicator, hence red definitely didn’t mean enter and combust, nor did green mean peace, harmony but orange is probably right, proceed with caution.

● “We have got one of the best groups of students we’ve ever had in this school. Both in their attitude meaning they are happy, well adjusted, well balanced, they are friendly and have a good attitude towards school” L.L.Smith Principal.

Boys football team

The new MHS Theatrette

Mikado performance