Natalie says:

Over the last two weeks our group went into the city and discovered new things and places. We went on heaps of excursions, for example we went to the top of the Eureka tower and went out onto the glass box overlooking the city. The view was incredible.
We also went to the Old Melbourne Jail which was scary. An interesting fact I learnt was that four women out of 135 people were hung due to the fact they were considered to be too beautiful.
Each group in our class also chose a topic and researched it, for example we chose fashion. We did interviews with people on the street, and took lots of photos.
I hope you have as much fun as I did during the Mordialloc Experience.

ROCK EISTEDDFOD

A few weeks ago I wrote about our experiences during the heats of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, and that we had made it through the heats and into the grand final. Well, the grand final was held last night at HiSense Arena. I've got to add that this was our fourth eisteddfod appearance with the current leadership team and after four amazingly exciting, emotional and magnificent appearances on the Rock Eisteddfod stage the Mordialloc team has been recognised for the talent that they have brought to the competition on each occasion and has been awarded first place in the open division.
I witnessed first hand the effort that each person put into these eisteddfod appearances and I am immensely proud of each and every one of you. It is a wonderful experience to have been involved, and something I'm sure we will always remember. GO MORDI.

Competition starts now!

This is a call to all year 9's!

We want to hear from you. Send in your articles, feeback, opinions, ideas or whatever you have to say about your 'Mordialloc Experience'.

We have a competition running over the next two weeks. Forward your stuff to ....

mordiexperience@hotmail.com

and we will post it on the blog for you. If your article recieves the most comments over 2 weeks, then you will be notified and asked to come up to the MEX to collect your prize.

'You've got to be in it to win it!' b

ROCK EISTEDDFOD

Update.
Mordialloc College has been successful in making it into the Grand Final show to be held on the 11th of September at the Rod Laver Arena. This is a great result for all the students, teachers and support staff that worked so hard to put the production on. They are already winners.
Go Mordi!

ROCK EISTEDDFOD

Hi,

I'm posting this entry to cover the antics of some past mordiexperience students. On Wednesday just gone several dance artists formerly known as year 9 MEX students (see if you can spot 'em in the photos!) all left Mordi at 5.30 am and travelled into Hisense Arena (re Vodafone) and competed in the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge. Schools from all over the state were there, at a rough estimate about 800 students, all to dance up a storm and to do the best they could to reach the grand final held early in September.

The official day began when we arrived at the load in bay at 6.45am, unpacked all the sets and props, and then loaded all the costumes and make-up and hair dryers and spray paint and pillows and glitter and snack food into the dressing room they had allocated for us. Yes, it was a tight squeeze!

Our rehearsal time was 9am so we had to be quick. The backstage crew concentrated on getting the sets and stage ready while the performers got into position for a chance to practice the show. We were allocated 15 minutes of rehearsal time max. We managed to get 3 runs through the show before we had to vacate the stage so the next school could practice. The rest of the day was spent watching the other schools rehearse and meeting other students who love dancing as much as we do. The spirit amongst the schools involved was so warm and appreciative that it was more like a concert than a competition.

7pm was when the Arena opened to let in the public and the first school had to perform for real....no more rehearsals, this was it. Mordi was scheduled to go on at 9pm, 12 hours after they had practiced. Would they remember all they're dance moves in the right order???? You bet they did! The show was fantastic. The whole production, from the backstage crew, the dancers, the behind the scenes teachers, the lighting crew, everything went without a hitch. What a massive success.

We then had to wait around 'til after the final school performed to find out the results. It was worth it because Mordi collected 9 awards for excellence in the different judging categories. A feat equalling our best ever effort.

The night was not over just yet though. The performers went home with their parents from the venue but the sets and props and glitter and make-up and....... well you know, all had to be packed up and loaded back in the trucks by the backstage crew and the teachers, and transported back to school, unloaded and packed away ready for another time just in case we make it through to the Grand Final. The day finished just a shave before midnight; one of the most action packed days you would ever want to be involved with.

Posted by teacher in absentia Mr Tim Fifis.
(P.S. We find out next Tuesday)

Let's go shopping?

Today students were given the task of going 'grocery shopping'. They each had a budget of $50.00 to spend on a weeks worth of goods, including necessities and the odd treat!

A number of students joined forces with others to maximise their spending amount, however this meant they had to compromise and agree on their final purchases.

The Mordialloc Experience crew were suprised at how quickly $50 can be spent, and the difference in pricing from places like 'Safeway' to 'NQR'!

Local Experience

Over the next two weeks, the Mordialloc Experience crew will be getting involved local issues about the community. They will visit the local Mordialloc creek and observe the wildlife that exists at this time. For what seems a long time now, the council has been extending the bridge. Students oberved the negative impacts this has had on the water quality and the in turn the wildlife living in the creek.
In addition to this, members of the crew have visited various sites around Mordialloc beach, and to our surprise, we have noticed the cleanliness of the beach. How is this so? Does winter have anything to do with this? There were areas however that were spoiled by humans, any ideas?