Term 3 has seen many events happening around the College. I was very impressed at the outstanding efforts from some of our Cumberland girls who took part in the So You Think You Can Dance competition. The girls placed Cumberland in a very strong second position, only 6 points below the winning team. Well done to Rachel, Aria and Mackenzie for winning places in their dance categories.

It was a delight for me to see our musical Cumberland students performing in the Secondary Eisteddfod. Congratulations to our first-place winners, Ruby, Venetia, Jordan and Elizabeth. Congratulations are also due to our third place winners, Catherine, and Leo. I am appreciative to all those who shared their talent with us and participated in this event. On a side note, Ruby was invited to attend and sing at the Joondalup Business Association’s International Women’s Day breakfast earlier this year. Her performance was well received and appreciated.

Special acknowledgement goes to Isaac who competed in the Pontianak International Lion Dance Championship 2019. Isaac flew to Singapore earlier this year to compete in this event.

Another big thankyou to our Cumberland students who represented us at the Wii Inter House Competition. The Year 7s did us proud by winning their division.  I hope to see this trophy in the Cumberland House soon!

Although the weather looked a little bleak on the day of the Inter House Athletics Carnival, it was great to see our Cumberland students brave the elements and participate enthusiastically throughout the day. A big thank you for all those who competed in events. I look forward to hearing the results!

The end of term is rapidly approaching so I wish all our Cumberland families a great spring break and look forward to seeing you in Term 4.

Nola Hebiton

Head of House Cumberland