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PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 2019 For Abbotsleigh students, parents and friends in the wider community
Contents
4 Dates
5 Extended Tuition Conditions
6 Dance
Specialist Group Classes, Performance/
Competitive Groups, Dance Wellbeing
Classes, Examinable/Syllabus Classes,
Private Dance Classes/End of year event
Contacting AbbSchool
18 Dramatic Arts
Private and shared private lessons, Director of AbbSchool
group lessons, term courses Mr Rob Pagano MM(LeisureMgmt)
AssocDipSc(RecServicing)
26 Tennis Phone 02 9473 7844
Hot Shots programs, group lessons, Email paganor@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
tennis squads, private and shared private
AbbSchool Manager
coaching, competitions
Ms Pat Griffiths BA(Hons) Cert IV Frontline
2 30 Swimming and Diving Mgmt Cert IV Bus
Learn to swim, squad program, diving Phone 02 9473 7827 Fax 02 9483 9527
Email abbschool@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
32 Sport
Artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, AbbSchool Supervisor Junior School
badminton, basketball skills, fencing, Phone 02 9473 7615 Fax 02 9483 9527
soccer skills, netball skills, self defence Email abbschool@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
Aquatic Centre Manager
34 Lifestyle and Education
Mrs Jo Wheatley BPhysEd
Pilates, Recharge and relax, Robotics,
Phone 02 9473 7830 Fax 02 9473 7681
Robokids, Code Camp, Young Engineers,
Email wheatleyj@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
Mandarin
For specific course information, contact our
38 Creative Arts program coordinators
Sewing and textiles studios, Art Space,
ceramics Dance
Sofie Batchelor Dip Bus, Cert IV DT+M, Cert IV TAE
40 Holiday Program Phone 0400 035 382
Junior activities, tennis, sport, creative Email batchelors@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
arts, performing arts, vocational and
educational workshops, swimming Dramatic Arts
and diving Darcy Tindale, Phone 0408 070 755
Email tindaled@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
46 Adult Program
Tennis
Tennis, aqua aerobics, lap swimming
Brendon Rose, Phone 0407 778 605
Email roseb@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
Welcome to AbbSchool
Extended Tuition and Holiday Program short courses for seniors. Our Pom classes will
compete in 2019. For our external students,
AbbSchool is made up of two important areas we are offering an examinable RAD Ballet
within the Abbotsleigh community: Extended class on Saturdays. Keep an eye out for our
Tuition and the school Holiday Program. excellent STEM offerings that continue to grow
The purpose of AbbSchool is to encourage in popularity. Throughout this booklet you will
participation, fun and friendship through a find a range of courses that caters to many
range of exciting activities. interests, including several sport, lifestyle
Recent studies have shown that involvement and educational courses, creative arts and
in extended tuition can promote a sense of performing arts courses.
engagement with school, which in turn has a The AbbSchool adult program offers activities
positive influence on academic achievement, such as aqua aerobics, lap swimming and
attendance and aspiration to higher levels private or group tennis lessons. In addition,
of education. In addition, Extended Tuition we will again be offering a range of programs
provides students with opportunities for for adults from our world class sporting
leadership and personal growth and teaches facilities, including social badminton and
students the value of teamwork, competition, social netball competitions.
cooperation and individual and group
responsibility. Students have found that The AbbSchool school Holiday Program
participation in these activities helped them takes place during every holiday break,
to de-stress, providing them with a break from offering a vast array of activities to keep
3
the rigours of academia. children busy and stimulated. Before each
break, a detailed course program outlines
AbbSchool classes also provide the the specific courses for those holidays.
opportunity to meet and learn with girls from a Please contact the AbbSchool office via email
range of age groups and to extend friendships. abbschool@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au should
Through AbbSchool, students are encouraged you wish to be added to the mailing list. Our
to develop talents, interests, skills and extended hours of care from 7.30 am until
hobbies which can often lead to a lifetime 6 pm have been very popular in assisting
interest and passion for an activity. busy parents. Included in this booklet are
The opportunities on offer are not limited to the dates for the 2019 Holiday Programs as
girls who attend Abbotsleigh. Adult courses, well as more information about the courses
the holiday program and a selection of which may be on offer during some of the
extended tuition courses are also available to holiday breaks.
people within the School’s wider community Please take the time to read through the range
including parents, friends, siblings (including of activities and courses described in this
boys) and people from the local community. booklet. We hope that students, parents and
friends in the wider community will take the
What is on offer in 2019? the opportunity to enjoy our programs in 2019.
All the popular programs return in 2019 with
the addition of some new and exciting ones.
In particular, new classes within the Dance
program including acrobatics, mini pop, and
shake and cheer for juniors, as well as K-Pop, Rob Pagano
dance wellbeing classes and intensive dance Director of AbbSchool
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Dates
Extended tuition
Term 1 4 February to 13 April
Term 2 30 April to 29 June
Term 3 23 July to 28 September
Term 4 14 October 23 November
Swimming and diving
Term 1 29 January to 13 April
Term 2 29 April to 6 July
Term 3 22 July to 28 September
Term 4 14 October to 21 December
Additional extended tuition dates
Junior School Drama Recital Monday 23 September
Senior School Drama Recital Tuesday 24 September
Dance Showcase Friday 8 November and
Saturday 9 November
AbbSchool extended tuition
• AbbSchool tuition fees will be billed before • Private lesson absenteeism – If your
the beginning of each term. daughter is ill and unable to attend her
private lesson, adequate notice must be
• Payment must be made by the cut-off date
given by phoning the individual teacher
stated on the invoice.
giving 24 hours’ notice; otherwise you will be
• An adjustment period in Term 1 ONLY will charged for the lesson.
be in place until Friday 22 February to allow
• All lessons will begin in the week
for enrolment changes without penalty. NO
commencing Monday 4 February 2019 and
REFUNDS will be issued after this date,
in Week 1 for Terms 2, 3, and 4.
except where a medical certificate has
been provided. • Applications are processed strictly on a ‘first
come first served’ basis and it is therefore
• We encourage you to view enrolment in
not possible to guarantee placement in
any Dance or Drama class as an annual
any Extended Tuition program. To avoid
commitment, due to the performance goals/
disappointment it is recommended that
outcomes for most classes. In order to
forms be returned promptly.
develop girls’ skills safely and sequentially in
Dance, we discourage movement between • Private lessons in Communication Skills and
styles and classes on a term-basis. Speech and Drama are taught on rotational
basis throughout the school day. Senior
Conditions School girls are not permitted to come out of 5
• Enrolment is based on a semester (two PDHPE classes for their private lesson.
terms), except in the case of specialist • Students in Years 7-9 may elect to have their
short courses. private or shared private Tennis lesson in PE.
• Continuation from term to term is assumed • All Junior School students attending
unless written notification is received. AbbSchool activities must be collected from
• As mentioned above, written notification the activity venue within 10 minutes of its
before the end of Semester 1 is required if completion. After this time students will be
lessons are to be cancelled for Semester escorted to After School Care to ensure
2. This notification can be emailed to appropriate supervision and care is provided.
abbschool@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au. Verbal Parents will be charged accordingly for the
advice from a student will not be accepted. use of ASC.
• The guaranteed number of lessons is 32 per • Junior School students enrolled in 4.30 pm
year with allowances being made for outdoor classes must attend After School Care until
education, exams, excursions and variations the start of class.
to the school timetable. • Junior School swimming and diving
• Group lesson absenteeism – Please provide lessons will continue during camp week;
notification of absences from AbbSchool however, there will NOT be any other
group classes by emailing AbbSchool activities.
abbschool@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
or by ringing 9473 7827
Dance
Welcome to AbbSchool Dance! genre; from Latin to Acrobatics, Broadway to
Ballet, there’s something for everyone!
This program aims to develop confidence,
discipline and self-expression through SPARKLE AND SING
movement. With opportunities for every kind Abbotsleigh girls K-2
of dancer, our classes explore coordination, Explore the magic of song and dance together
musicality, team and partner work, in this theatre-inspired class that draws
performance quality and of course technique inspiration from classic and modern musicals.
and choreography. We are passionate about Sing along and as you connect lyrics,
dancer education, providing tuition beyond stories and plenty of sparkle with theatrical
just the physical, by involving safe dance, dance steps.
critical and creative thinking, and body
awareness concepts across all settings. SHOWTIME
Please peruse our comprehensive 2019 Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6
6 program: An ideal platform to extend performance skills
and style. It draws together the performing
• Specialist Group Classes arts strands of singing, acting, dance and
• Performance/Competitive Groups movement. The ‘Showtime’ class is jazz-
• Dance Wellbeing Classes based and incorporates material from
• Examinable/Syllabus Classes established musical theatre works, as well as
original choreography.
• Private Dance Classes
ON BROADWAY
Due to the physical nature of dance classes,
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11
and the performance goals/outcomes for
most classes, we encourage you to view Musical theatre is one of the major
enrolment in any dance class as an annual performing art forms attracting audiences
commitment. In order to develop girls’ skills around the world. It draws together the
safely and sequentially, we discourage performing arts strands of singing, acting,
movement between styles and classes on a dance and movement. Our ‘On Broadway’
term-basis. classes are jazz-based and incorporate
material from established musical theatre
Specialty Group Classes works, as well as original choreography.
All classes will participate in the end-of-year CHA CHA CHA
event. Abbotsleigh girls K-2
Our specialty dance classes are varied in style Cha Cha Cha is a blended Jazz and Latin
and pace. All sessions are led by instructors dance class. High energy, and incorporating a
with extensive experience in their chosen taste of traditional Latin-American, Latin-pop
and contemporary pop music, Cha Cha Cha JFH (JAZZ, FUNK, HIP HOP)
classes develop a keen sense of rhythm Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12
and coordination in an exciting and fresh JFH is used by commercial dancers and is a
class setting. stylised combination of three disciplines. In
RUMBA RHYTHM the style of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Justin
Timberlake, JFH is expressive and unites
Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6
elements of each style of dance. 7
Rumba Rhythm is the junior counterpart of
the senior Latin classes. ACROBATICS
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11 NEW!
LATIN Junior Acrobatics Years 3-6
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12
Acrobatics involves strong balance, agility
Latin-American dances are typically known as and coordination, in a style that combines
the cha-cha, rumba, samba, salsa, mambo dance and gymnastic floorwork. This class is
and merengue. Latin dances are generally designed to give dancers the confidence to
faster paced and showcase more rhythmic handstand, cartwheel, walkover and flip in a
expression. Music may be traditional Latin- safe and technical environment.
American or contemporary popular music.
More recently the Latin style has been This class is highly recommended for
performed to hip hop music, creating what is students involved in performance work, who
known as Latin hip hop. may be interested in adding extra dynamics to
their repertoire.
JAZZ
Abbotsleigh girls Years K-2 MINI POP NEW!
Abbotsleigh girls Years K-2
Jazz dance represents our popular culture
and is constantly changing. Choreography ‘Mini Pop’ is the introductory course to hip
reflects the music, which is usually upbeat – hop for infant dancers. Students will learn
top 40, disco, 80s or rock. the foundations of grounded movement,
isolations and popping, in an upbeat and
age-appropriate setting.
HIP HOP LYRICAL
Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12
Hip hop was developed on the streets by Lyrical dance borrows technical elements
African Americans in the ’70s. It is an informal from classical ballet and combines this
and relaxed style of dance that is performed with the freedom and eloquence of jazz
to hip hop and rap music with supple and and contemporary forms. Lyrical dance, as
grounded movements. Hip hop may also implied by its name, is also often tied to the
include elements of isolations, popping and composition of a song’s lyrics, reflecting
locking, crumping and break. its words as well as its accents and flow.
Lyrical choreography is often themed around
URBAN DANCE emotional despair, freedom, or obstacles,
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 creating works that are both melodic
Urban dance is the umbrella term used to and expressive.
describe dance choreographed to hip hop
and R&B. Classes may include elements CONTEMPORARY
of popping and locking, break, hip hop and Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12
lyrical hip hop (a fluid, interpretive dance to Contemporary dance evolved in response
down tempo rap or R&B). to the rigid constraints of classical ballet
and is therefore less restrictive compared to
other theatrical dance genres. It uses body
ABBOTSLEIGH GIRLS – ‘LEND A HAND’
weight, natural and spontaneous movement,
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DANCE PROJECT and personal interpretation to create unique
and abstract repertoire. Contemporary
8 St Lucy’s and St Edmund’s students with dance movement is fluid, often including
special needs Years 2-11 in conjunction
large phrases of floor movement, and is
with Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11
generated from the core of the body creating
Dance Project is an integration program its distinguishable contractions and releases.
closely linked with the annual ABBOX of Contemporary dance may be observed in the
FUN camp. Students with special needs work of many dance companies including the
are welcome to bop and boogie with us Sydney Dance Company and Chunky Move.
each week inspired by all the fun and
energy of camp movement sessions. TAP
Abbotsleigh girls Years K-12
Abbotsleigh students who are interested
in gaining teaching experience are Tap dance is a fusion of Irish dance and the
encouraged to engage in support based African shuffle. Tap can be performed to music
roles within Dance Project classes. or can be an innovative way of creating sound
Students will provide assistance and percussion, as demonstrated by the Tap Dogs.
build meaningful relationships with those Girls will not be required to have tap shoes until
who may not have the same capacity Term 2. In Term 1 girls can wear sandshoes
for movement but love it all the same. or school shoes. Correct tap shoes will assist
Expressions of interest in support roles students to perform steps accurately.
should be forwarded to
BALLET (OPEN) NON-EXAMINABLE
abbschool@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au or to
Abbotsleigh girls Years K-12
the Dance Coordinator.
Ballet is a classical dance form characterised
Volunteer hours contribute to Duke of by grace and precision of movement.
Edinburgh requirements.
Elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses WIGGLE AND WRIGGLE
are linked to create balletic routines. Girls and boys aged 3-5
Ballet is not only for dancers who want to be Wiggle and Wriggle classes employ elements
ballerinas. Ballet gives a dancer presence, of dance, gymnastics, yoga and song to
technical expertise to turn out one’s legs, to provide movement experiences that are fun
point toes, to extend legs higher with more and engaging. Lessons consist of freeform
ease, and to dance with correct posture, activities designed to build confidence, and
resulting in less injury. Ballet exercises build are a gateway to building physical and social
coordination and strength, required of many skills in your child. Children are encouraged
contrasting styles such as jazz, theatre to develop skills through a variety of activities
and ballroom. including imaginative movement, props
and instruments.
Our open ballet program accommodates a
variety of age groups and draws content from
syllabi and classical styles (such as RAD, INTENSIVE COURSES
Cecchetti and ADi). These short-format courses NEW!
Open classes allow students to participate are designed to provide
in lessons without the strictures of formal complementary training for
examination work and the commitment of dancers, in an intensive setting.
multiple classes per week. Courses may be 1-5 weeks in duration,
with session details and fees to be
Students will participate in intra-school released on a term basis. Courses will
assessment to gauge progress. run subject to numbers.
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SHAKE & CHEER NEW! Term 1 Intensive: Popping & Locking
Abbotsleigh girls Years K-2
An energetic and upbeat class based on
Performance/Competitive Groups
the dance style, Pom. Dancers will learn
teamwork, develop synchronicity and All groups will participate in the end-of-year
establish coordination between technical event.
dance steps and use of coloured pom poms.
AbbSchool Dance competitive groups
Abbotsleigh pom poms will be purchased on
perform at community and eisteddfod
behalf of new dancers. This one-off cost will
events over Terms 2-3. Groups are led by
be charged separately.
highly experienced and current instructors,
K-POP NEW!
with intensive workshop and masterclass
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 opportunities offered to expand versatility,
ability and knowledge. All competitive dancers
K-Pop is an abbreviation for Korean Pop;
will require a costume for performance work,
a category of pop music strongly featuring
at an additional cost. Specialised footwear
dance choreography in Urban and JFH styles.
may also be required for some classes.
Meet other K-Pop fans, learn full routines and
celebrate all things K-Pop! Classes will cover Junior Company and J Crew auditions are
choreography from your favourite groups such held in Term 4 and commence training at the
from BTS to BlackPink and Girls’ Generation. beginning of the new year. Senior Crew and
Company auditions are held in early Term 1.
Specific information about the audition
process will be available on AbbNet
Student and Parent Notices closer to the costumes (up to $100-$150 in cost) around
audition period. Term 2.
New students to Abbotsleigh can audition COMP POM
in Term 1, 2019. Please contact the Dance Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-12
Coordinator to express your interest.
Pom is a fun, energetic style of dance using
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SELECTIVE CLASSES pom poms. Although often associated with
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11 cheerleading, this style incorporates technical
By way of fostering a high level of dance elements, with a focus on jumps,
performance quality and providing an leaps, kicks and turns. It is characterised
enhanced level of challenge, additional by clean, sharp and precise motions,
performance opportunities will be available to synchronisation and the use of interesting
Selective level classes in the styles of: visual effects, such as formation and level
changes, use of different coloured pom poms
• Lyrical and passing them between dancers.
• Contemporary Abbotsleigh pom poms will be purchased on
• Latin behalf of new dancers. This one-off cost will
be charged separately.
Opportunities will likely include Sydney-based
eisteddfods and local community events, all
to proceed based on a combined class effort Junior and Senior Pom groups
in Semester 1. will have the opportunity to NEW!
Entry into selective classes are via invitation compete in 2019 AASCF
or trial only. Trials are held in Weeks 2-3 of (Australian All Star Cheerleading
Term 1. Please indicate an expression of Federation) events, under Primary and
interest to trial via the AbbSchool enrolment Secondary School sections. Costumes are
form or email to the Dance Coordinator. required for competition work, at a cost of
$100-150 per girl.
Please note participation in additional
performance work will require purchase ofJ CREW COMPANY B
Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6 Junior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 2-6
J Crew is the junior counterpart of the Senior Senior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11
Crew. The Abbotsleigh J Crew will compete Company B is for students who wish to extend
at hip hop competitions and eisteddfods their dance ability in jazz and theatre, with
in 2019. a view to becoming a member of Company
NB Hip hop is a compulsory class for all A in the future. Company B will compete at
J Crew members in 2019. eisteddfods in 2019 to provide performance
experience. There is a strict focus on
CREW technique, developing confidence, stage
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12 presence and a keen sense of musicality
Crew is a competitive dance group adopting and rhythm.
elements of urban dance. A Crew member
Students who achieve a place in Company B
need not have strong jazz or ballet technique;
must be working toward body maintenance
however, strong knowledge of Jazz, Street or
by meeting technique class and stretch
Latin dance will allow the student to easily
requirements, in conjunction with Company
recall choreography, further enhancing their
training hours. Company B students may
Crew experience. The Abbotsleigh Crew
be awarded the opportunity to reserve for
will compete at hip hop competitions and
Company A work based on exceptional
eisteddfods in 2019.
commitment and developing dance ability.
NB Urban class is a compulsory ‘open’
NB Jazz Syllabus or RAD/Open Ballet is a
component for all Crew members in 2019.
compulsory ‘technical’ component for all
COMPANY A Company members in 2019. 11
Junior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-6
Senior: Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11 Dance Wellbeing Classes
Company A is for junior and senior students Dance Wellbeing Classes are non-
with a solid understanding of the technical performance classes
elements required in dance and who
possess a natural stage presence. Strong Dancer wellbeing is a key objective of
technical jazz routines will be a focus for the AbbSchool Dance Program. We are
2019, for performance at eisteddfods and passionate about assisting dancers in
community events. using their body safely, minimising injury,
and improving performance through careful
Students who achieve a place in Company A conditioning. Our Dance Wellbeing classes
must be working toward body maintenance are led by highly qualified professionals with
by meeting technique class and stretch extensive training in Exercise & Sport Science,
requirements, in conjunction with company Strength & Conditioning Coaching, Pilates
training hours. and dance instruction. Numbers are limited
NB Jazz Syllabus or RAD/Open Ballet is a to ensure quality instruction and tailoring of
compulsory ‘technical’ component for all programs to the individual dancer.
Company members in 2019. Guest instruction and workshops from leading
Sydney dance physiotherapists are arranged
for Pre-Pointe & Pointe Conditioning students,
to further educate, develop dance networks
and assess dancer readiness for more
advanced work.DANCE CONDITIONING organisations, and provide invaluable and
Dance Conditioning classes combine the notable technical development.
modes of Pilates and resistance training to
Syllabus classes are led by dance-society
improve athletic development of dancers
certified instructors and trainers, who have
in a safe setting. Dancers who participate
a thorough working knowledge of the style,
in Dance Conditioning consistently should
society and examination process. Our syllabus
expect to see gains in mobility, strength/
instructors hold CBTS (RAD) certification,
muscle balance and knowledge of safe
Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management
stretching and warm-up practices, with
(Jazz) and Cert IV in Training and Assessment
flow-on effects for all levels and genres
qualifications, which are regularly updated
of movement.
through professional development activities
Written programs and hand-outs may also and industry revisions.
be provided during Dance Conditioning
Examination classes do not participate in
classes for students to develop a series of
the end-of-year performance, but may have
complementary reference materials and
viewing-class opportunities through-out
conditioning resources.
the year.
All equipment is provided for this class,
however we recommend dancers purchase a Royal Academy Of Dance (RAD)
theraband for their individual use in the studio EXAMINABLE BALLET
and at home. Abbotsleigh girls Years 2–11
PRE-POINTE & POINTE CONDITIONING The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus is
With a background in RAD training and one of the most significant dance education
12 instruction, tutors of Pre-Pointe & Pointe organisations in the world, possessing a
Conditioning are able to safely guide dancers rich history. RAD maintains a presence
through the journey towards and beyond across 83 countries with patronage from
basic Pointe work. A holistic approach is taken HM Queen Elizabeth II and Darcy Bussell
to ensure that each student is adequately (CBE) as President. The internationally
prepared for the challenges of dancing en recognised classical syllabi develop and
pointe; from postural awareness and core challenge fundamental dance technique
strength, to turn-out, ankle-strength and through beautifully choreographed
intrinsic foot articulation. This class is suitable exercises. The curriculum is grouped
for dancers who are preparing towards pointe in two key classifications; ‘Graded’ and
work, as well as dancers who have already ‘Vocationally Graded’.
achieved this goal and are looking to improve
Graded
specific weaknesses and improve their
Graded levels (Pre-Primary and Primary,
pointe-work capacity.
Grade 1 to Grade 8) incorporate ballet, free
movement, and character, and are suitable
Examinable/Syllabus Classes for candidates from 7 years up. There is a
NB: RAD syllabus classes will not perform in focus on ‘feeling before form’, with elements
the end of year event. of freer and progressive styles incorporated.
Examinable, syllabus-based classes are a Vocationally Graded
key component of the AbbSchool Dance Builds on the elements of the graded syllabus
program. These provide formal opportunities but with greater focus on technique, music
for dancers to have their training recognised and performance skills. Comprises six levels
by nationally and internationally-recognised from Intermediate Foundation through to SoloSeal. Suitable for the older ballet student (11 based on assessment by the RAD instructor
years up) through to advanced level. and Dance Coordinator. The Primary Ballet
open class is a compulsory additional hour of
An RAD-specific uniform will be required by
training each week for all Grade 3 dancers.
each girl and closely monitored on a weekly
basis. Annual RAD examinations occur Grade 4
mid-year – please consider your daughter’s Suitable for all dancers who studied Grade 3 13
schedule to this end. Examinations may or in 2018. Direct entry into Grade 4 is possible
may not occur on site at Abbotsleigh and will based on assessment by the RAD instructor
attract additional costs. and Dance Coordinator. The Primary or
Advanced Primary Ballet open class is a
Proposed 2019 RAD Curriculum
compulsory additional hour of training each
Due to annual examinations around May,
week for all Grade 4 dancers.
Grade 3 – Advanced Foundation classes
will use Term 1 for revision and formal Grade 6
assessment preparation of their 2018 grade. Suitable for dancers who studied Grade 5 in
2018. Direct entry into Grade 5 is possible
Grade 1–2
based on assessment by the RAD instructor
All enrolments will be observed during
and Dance Coordinator. The Advanced
a grading week early in Term 1. This will
Primary Ballet or Intermediate (Senior School)
determine whether the group proceeds with
open class is a compulsory additional hour of
the Grade 1 or Grade 2 syllabus.
training each week for all Grade 6 dancers.
As a guide, the Grade 1-2 class standard is Prep & Pointe is strongly recommended for
a mid-point between the open Beginner and Grade 6 dancers.
Primary classes. Beginner Ballet 1 or 2 is a
Intermediate Foundation
compulsory additional 30min of training each
Intermediate Foundation is our suggested
week for all Grade 1-2 dancers.
starting point for Senior dancers. Prior
Grade 3 classical experience is recommended but not
Suitable for all dancers who studied Grade 2 essential. Intermediate Foundation lessons
in 2018. Direct entry into Grade 3 is possible should be viewed as the ‘syllabus’ component
of a multi-class structure. The IntermediateOpen Ballet class is a compulsory component program. The ADV program encompasses
for all participants. Prep & Pointe is not only the technicalities of a dance style
strongly recommended for Intermediate but also anatomy and physiology, dance
Foundation dancers. history, nutrition, safe dance, musicality and
Intermediate stage craft.
Suitable for all dancers who studied Students of Abbotsleigh use their Dance
Intermediate Foundation in 2018. Prior Society syllabus technical examination results
classical experience is essential. Direct entry towards VET competencies contained within
into the Intermediate class is possible based the CUA Certificates in Dance qualifications
on assessment by the RAD instructor and provided directly by Australian Dance institute
Dance Coordinator.
RTO 91600.
Intermediate lessons should be viewed as
The certificate system is available to students
the ‘syllabus’ component of a multi-class
14 from Level 3 up. Completion of an annual
structure. The Advanced Open Ballet class is
a compulsory component for all participants. yearly examination is required in order to
complete certificate courses.
Advanced Foundation
Suitable for all dancers who studied There are 13 levels of the jazz syllabus. Age
Intermediate in 2018. Prior classical and experience will determine which level a
experience is essential. student is most suited to (all 2018 students
will progress to the next level in 2019).
Intermediate lessons should be viewed as
the ‘syllabus’ component of a multi-class Assessment
structure. The Advanced Open Ballet class is Each week the teacher will record attitude
a compulsory component for all participants. marks, which will take into account a
student’s grooming, ability, concentration,
Australian Dance Vision (ADV) effort, uniform and classroom etiquette. This
Jazz Syllabus and Australian Dance mark is scaled against an overall ability mark
Institute (ADi) Certificates I-IV and contributes directly to the end grade in
in Dance annual assessments.
The ADV syllabus is a fair and supportive In the VETAB system, students are
examinable dance program, which evaluates assessed against a set criteria, which is
the pathway of getting to the exam, not just competency based.
the exam itself. Australian Dance Vision is
Students beginning syllabus classes in
the premier provider of professional dance
February 2019 will sit an assessment at
education in Australia. Their courses were
the end of Term 3 or beginning of Term 4
developed in response to the need for a fair
2019. Assessments are optional and incur
and competency-based dance assessmentan additional cost. Students younger than theoretical elements before moving into the
the listed age recommendations may be Certificate 1 levels.
granted entry into a particular level based
Level 3 (Year 1, Cert I)
on their dance ability and experience. Please
Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-4
apply in writing to the Dance Coordinator for 15
special consideration. Level 3 is the entry level for Certificate I.
Once Levels 3 and 4 are completed, students
NB Jazz syllabus classes will not perform in are awarded a VETAB nationally accredited
the end of year event. Certificate I in Dance.
Level 1 Level 4 (Year 2, Cert I)
Abbotsleigh girls Years 1-2 Abbotsleigh girls Years 4-6
In this foundation level, students are Level 4 is the second year component of
introduced to syllabus work via technical jazz the Certificate I course. Students wishing to
exercises and basic theoretical worksheets complete Certificate I must have completed
on history and body science. Level 1 is an Level 3 theory components prior to entry into
ideal starting point for any dancers new to Level 4.
the structure of syllabus work or with aims of
recognition for their dancing via examinations. Prelude (Year 1, Cert II)
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11
Level 2
Abbotsleigh girls Years 2-3 Prelude is the entry level and first year of
study for Certificate II in Dance course.
In this class, students step into full
It explores more intricate body science
syllabus work, with strong emphasis on
subjects, with the aim of ensuring dancers
jazz elements such as terminology, barre
are well-equipped with nutritional and
work, progressions, as well as dance history
anatomical information. In practical sessions,
and body science study. This level can be
exercises challenging core strength, posture
taken over two years to ensure students
and alignment are included, along with
have adequate grasp of both practical andprogressions requiring both technical and best enhances each student’s strengths
expressive skill. and interests.
Transition (Year 2, Cert II) Students and their parents will be responsible
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11 for both entering and providing costumes
Transition is the second year component for external events, although teachers will
of the Certificate II in Dance course. An be able to offer advice. A handbook will be
advancement of the Prelude syllabus, provided to assist with solo/duo objectives
Transition level incorporates elements of solo and performance work.
choreography, improvisation, unseen written Lessons will be scheduled across Thursday
exercises, and Q&A industry sessions over the and Friday afternoons. Select lunchtimes
examination period. and limited slots Monday-Wednesday
Major 1 (Year 1, Cert III) may be agreed upon where other slots
Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11 are already filled. Morning sessions are
not available.
Major 1 is the first year component of the
Cert III in Dance course. A pre-professional SOLO & DUO RECITAL 2019
level, the Major 1 syllabus involves increased A solo and duo recital evening will take
elements of student composition, solo and place in 2019 (likely late Term 3), on the
improvisation, alongside detailed history and Senior campus. This will be an intimate and
physiology theory. A Q&A industry session supportive performance opportunity for all
over the examination period is compulsory for performance-based solo and duo dancers.
all Major candidates. Parents and friends are invited to share in the
recital event.
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Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-11 For technique-based solos and duos, a
Major 2 is the second year component of masterclass opportunity will be available
the Certificate III course. Students wishing to on the recital evening in order to showcase
complete Certificate III must have completed technical development over the course of
Major 1 theory component prior to entry into 2019.
Major 2. Participation in the recital is strongly
encouraged, but optional for all solo and
Private Dance Classes duo dancers.
NB: Solo and duo dancers will not perform in Audition only groups
the end of year event.
Company
SOLO AND DUO LESSONS Company is the title of the representative jazz
Abbotsleigh girls Years 3-11 teams at Abbotsleigh. Company reflects the
Students wishing to further their dance skills professional nature of the groups, highlights
can apply for individual training in the form of teamwork aspects and emphasises the
solo or duo lessons. The aim of these lessons training level required of members.
is to provide students with one-on-one Company members must maintain a high
technical training OR suitable choreography level of commitment and possess strong
with which to enter their chosen competitions, time management. Generally students in
auditions and eisteddfods. Students and performance teams have extensive dance
teachers collaborate on music choices and training in ballet, jazz and contemporary;
choreographic style, producing a piece that however, this experience is not compulsory asstudents will be considered on their current
ability. Students invited to join Company will ALL ABBOUT DANCE EXTERNAL STUDIO
be asked to purchase a dance costume that External students aged 3-9
will be worn at each competition in which
Saturdays are abuzz with our All ABBout
they participate. All students on a team
Dance program. External students have
must be prepared to participate in dance
the opportunity to point, pop and plié
classes consistently, particularly compulsory 17
their morning away within the extensive
technique based classes.
Abbotsleigh dance venues, overseen by the
Company may train as a single inclusive experienced and friendly AbbSchool staff.
group, or be selected as distinct A and B
Ballet and jazz/JFH options are
teams. This decision will be based upon
available from beginner level through to
audition standards.
intermediate/advanced level. Combine
End of year event back to back classes to provide a well
rounded dance experience. Students will
SHOWCASE 2019 have the opportunity to perform during
The Dance Showcase is a biennial event; a a low key open day event. No special
culmination of work over 2019. The Senior rehearsals or expensive costumes needed!
Assembly Hall will be transformed into a
professional theatre with full stage lighting Subject to interest, our 2019
and sound. Students will require a costume external students are invited NEW!
for each class they are in. to participate in a formal RAD
Ballet class led by our certified
Our shows will be held on Friday 8 November instructors. This examinable class, likely
and Saturday 9 November, 2019*. Rehearsal of Primary or Grade 1 level, will involve an
and photo days for Showcase will be annual examination in May/June of 2019
scheduled on Saturday afternoons (19 or 2020. Contact the Dance Coordinator
October, 26 October, 2 November)*. for further information and to express
Please ensure you check the Parent Portal interest on behalf of your daughter/son.
regularly to remain up to date on
all Showcase information.Dramatic arts
Drama, prose, poetry, musical theatre, practice for working on pre-exam preparation,
playwriting, physical theatre, stage combat controlling nerves, warming up and
are some of the many performing and confidently being in control of the pressure of
creative arts programs offered in AbbSchool’s presenting a year’s work in one sitting.
dramatic arts courses, along with the Trinity
All students in these programs are given
Guildhall syllabus.
the opportunity to take part in a variety of
We encourage you to view enrolment in any performance opportunities.
Drama class as an annual commitment,
due to the performance goals/outcomes for Private and shared private lessons
most classes.
Abbotsleigh girls Years K-12
TRINITY GUILDHALL Private and shared private lessons are
Communication skills, speech and drama, offered in two strands: speech and drama
18 Shakespeare, performing arts, musical and communication skills.
theatre and world dramatists are taught
using the internationally recognised ‘Trinity SPEECH AND DRAMA
Guildhall’ methodology. This program focuses on developing a wide
knowledge and appreciation for prose, poetry
Trinity Guildhall’s assessment of ability in
and drama. Emphasis is placed on voice and
speech, spoken interaction and dramatic
voice production through activities involving
performance offers a varied and in-depth
breathing, articulation and projection.
study of performance and communication.
Lessons will include a range of strategies
The program provides a structured set of
including vocal exercises, theatrical games
learning outcomes designed to help students
and performance activities.
develop a confident manner and a full,
forward and free voice. In addition, it allows Private lessons are available for Junior
students to progress in a systematic way as School students and private or shared private
their interest and aptitude for communication, lessons for Senior School students. All
speech and drama develop. students are enrolled on a semester basis,
with 32 lessons provided each year.
Students may complete voluntary individual or
group examinations in Semester 2 to achieve Students enrolled in private or shared private
Trinity certification. These examinations incur lessons, after consultation with their teacher,
an additional cost. may elect to study one of the options below:
Trinity Guildhall exams also provide invaluable Acting
experience for class assessments and the This course is designed for those students
HSC. Performing and being examined in who wish to focus entirely upon the process
front of an unknown examiner is important of drama, and includes related performance19
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skills such as improvisation and mime, and able to use language with increasing ease,
the opportunity to devise and develop original confidence, subtlety and appropriateness.
scripts. It looks at character development,
Private lessons are available for Junior
transition and tools used to create a full,
School students and private or shared private
rounded performance.
lessons for Senior School students. All
Performance arts students are enrolled on a semester basis,
This course provides an exciting way to learn with 15 lessons provided each semester.
how to use the ability of several art forms with
confidence. Various acting tools are mixed, Private drama performance
ranging from mime, puppetry, clowning, opportunities
juggling, combat skills, physical theatre,
musical instruments, music and pantomime Private and shared private students are
to blend into a scene. invited to perform at the annual drama
recitals where parents and friends can come
Musical theatre and enjoy the pieces students have worked
The three disciplines examined in this syllabus on all year.
are singing, acting and movement but, as is
the nature of musical theatre, candidates The Junior School Recital for students in
need to demonstrate their ability in these Years 4-6 will be held in Everett Hall on
skills through integrative performance. Monday 23 September (last week of Term 3).
At all levels, the syllabus offers a wide choice The Senior School Recital for Years 7-8 will
for selection of performance material, which be held in the Drama Studio on Tuesday 24
may include material from the candidate’s September. All students may sit the Trinity
own country or culture. Guildhall exam in October/November.
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World dramatists Group lessons
This syllabus explores the great playwrights
from around the globe. Discover the likes of LITTLE DRAMA FUN
Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Patrick Girls and boys aged 3-5
White, Harold Pinter and more. The course In this class, children will delight in creating
encourages students to develop confidence characters through voice and movement,
and expressiveness and is invaluable for experiment and play using costumes and
those who wish to develop their acting props, whilst being taught how to move and
and performance skills. The examinations uses stage space. Through drama games and
have been carefully designed so that they re-enactment, children will work on following
complement and enrich programs of study in stage directions, expressing their ideas, and
drama and literature. using their imaginations. Children will have
COMMUNICATION SKILLS a taste of poetry, storytelling, myths and
This program is designed to enhance a legends along with play-building skills and
student’s ability to communicate in a variety improvisation. This class will boost children’s
of contexts and circumstances, including stage presence, build confidence and
preparing and delivering speeches, interactive encourage their creativity.
speaking, storytelling, persuasive speaking,
initiating conversation and social speaking.
As students progress through the grades,
they will develop an intuitive feel for public
and interpersonal communication and will beOPEN GROUP DRAMA
Abbotsleigh girls Years K-3
This program has an emphasis on confidence
building and provides students with the
necessary skills for effective communication.
Using theatre games, improvisation,
devised work and recital techniques,
students encounter poetry, plays, prose
and musical theatre. Care is given to gently
encourage less confident students and
provide opportunities for budding actors.
Girls experience both solo and group work.
Most importantly at this level, open drama
classes are designed to be fun! Students
do not sit a Trinity Guildhall examination. Term courses
TRINITY GROUP DRAMA CREATIVE WRITING FICTION
Abbotsleigh girls Years 4-8 Abbotsleigh girls Year 5-6 | Term 2
This course will provide girls with the John Larkin is the much-loved author of more
opportunity to interact with their friends and than 25 published books for teens, adults
create a fulfilling and dramatic performance and children. His books for young people
in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. include The Shadow Girl, Growing Payne
The program involves a deeper focus on and Spaghetti Legs. John has degrees in
22 drama and constructing a performance for English Literature and Education, a Masters in
examination in Term 4. Each group will be Creative Writing and is the writer in residence
assessed as a whole by the examiner who at Knox Grammar School. His workshops
will provide a written report with each student allow students the opportunity to work in a
receiving an individual certificate. supportive and encouraging environment as
they build a portfolio of original work. Students
Performance opportunities include the Junior who are interested in the craft of writing
School and Senior School recitals held in will learn how to write a more sophisticated
September. All students may sit the Trinity piece of work, along with receiving supportive
Guildhall exam in October/November. feedback to help them develop and take more
TRINITY MUSICAL THEATRE risks in their writing.
Abbotsleigh girls Years 6-7
CRIME WRITING FICTION
Students will develop the ability to integrate
Abbotsleigh girls Year 8-11 | Term 2
singing, acting, movement and dance into a
sustained and convincing performance, and Darcy-Lee Tindale has written comedy for
will be encouraged to develop confidence, radio, stage, media personalities, comedians
expression and their ability to cooperate and and theatre restaurants. Her plays, poems,
negotiate during this course. articles and short stories have been published
in the School Magazine, Celapene Press,
Performance opportunities include the Junior Tincture, ZineWest, Black & Blue Publications,
School and Senior School recitals held in Penguin Books, Bumples Magazine,
September. All students may sit the Trinity Newcastle anthology, Stringybark Publications
Guildhall exam in October/November. and Storm Cloud USA. Her children’s books
are published with McGraw Hill Education andher middle-grade reader Thumb Pickles and SPOKEN WORD
Other Cautionary Preserves is published with Abbotsleigh girls Year 5-6 | Terms 3 and 4
Woodslane Publishers. Sheli Gold holds a BEd (Primary Creative Arts)
Darcy’s work has been nominated for and and an MA in Creative Writing (fiction). She
won many awards, including the CBCA enjoys blogging about travel and parenting
Frustrated Writers, Varuna Writers’ House, and has contributed to online publications
Narda Lyn, Di Cranston National Literary such as Mamamia and BootsnAll. Sheli has
Award, Monash University Undergraduate taught creative writing to adults in Israel,
Prize, Stringybark, Newcastle Short Story where she lived for four years, and to primary 23
Award, CA Broadribb Award, and the Writer aged children as a teacher in various public
Around the Murray Award. She has been and independent schools. Sheli branched out
shortlisted three years running in the SD 8 years ago from classroom teacher to drama
Harvey Short Story Australian Crime Writers specialist – her true passion – and has also
Association Ned Kelly Awards. worked as a storyteller, performing interfaith
folklore and original stories at schools,
Darcy’s passion for crime writing will take festivals and cultural events.
students on the journey of writing a strong
plot, fully rounded characters, a touch of red In this course, students will explore the
herrings, and twists and turns that all amount art form of Spoken Word – a form of
to a thrilling read of crime. original poetry recitation that focuses on
voice inflection, intonation, and powerful
Students will work on their story to polish and expressions of ideas about self.
enter the Scarlett Stiletto Award in August, in
the under 18 year old category. They will watch various Spoken Word
performances from both children and adults,
The Scarlett Stiletto is a national award for interpreting the art form through their own
short stories written by Australian women lenses, and write different styles of poetry
and featuring a strong female protagonist. before selecting one of these to develop
Award winners who have gone on to have and perform.
novels published include Cate Kennedy,
Tara Moss, Annie Hauxwell, Angela Savage
and Josephine Pennicott.24 CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING CLOWNING – THE ART OF BEING SILLY
Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-6 | Term 3 Abbotsleigh girls Years 5-6, Term 1
This Term 3 workshop is ideal for students Years 3-4, Term 2
who are uncomfortable with public speaking. Students will learn comedic skills associated
The aim is to build confidence in a supportive with clowns. They will embrace being ‘silly’
environment. Speaking in front of an audience and identify what makes human beings
can be a stressful and nerve-racking event, laugh. Students will explore physical theatre,
but understanding the key elements of a experiment with props and costume, devise
good speech and learning how to use those group drama pieces for an audience and draw
butterflies to your advantage are effective on aspects of Commedia dell’arte to create
tools for life. their own clown characters and scenarios.
This course will look at the planning and Clowning is particularly challenging (and
preparation of a speech, content, tone and beneficial) for students whose cultures or
length, as well as knowing your audience, upbringings value seriousness or where
practising your speech, vocal variety and ‘silliness’ is frowned upon. This is also an
speech delivery, body language, posture important outlet for those girls who are ‘class
and gesturing. Presentation and physical clowns’ – they are given the opportunity to
appearance, eye contact and controlling use and build on this skill in a structured
your nerves will also be addressed. Students environment. It provides the opportunity for
will develop confidence and have a better all students to loosen up, learn to laugh at
understanding of public speaking tools. themselves and others in a safe and friendly
way, release themselves from fear of failure
and enjoy themselves.25
Tennis
Under the guidance of Head Coach Brendon ANZ HOT SHOTS GROUP LESSONS (JUNIOR)
Rose, Abbotsleigh offers professional tennis Boys and girls Years K-6
coaching in a fun filled atmosphere using a These sessions incorporate Tennis Australia’s
variety of modern teaching methods. The official children’s starter program called
program caters for students of all levels, Hot Shots. Through the use of scaled court
whether their goal is to ‘just have fun’ or to sizes and low compression balls, children
develop their skills to the highest competitive learn to serve, rally and score in a game
level. The program is delivered in a number that is appropriate to their developmental
of stages, with progression and improvement needs. The program caters for students from
being a priority. beginner through to intermediate/transition
ANZ HOT SHOTS LAUNCH PAD levels, with the children progressing through
the red, orange and green ball stages. The
Boys and girls aged 3-6
sessions provide an interesting and enjoyable
26 The Launch Pad program is designed by introduction to tennis. Students with an
Tennis Australia specifically for young children aptitude for tennis will progress from this
to experience tennis for the first time. The aim program to the junior development squad
of the Launch Pad program is to introduce where they will also use the appropriate ball
a fun way for three to six year old children for their level of ability. All children can claim a
to learn and enjoy tennis in a safe and free t-shirt from Tennis Australia.
encouraging environment.
ANZ HOT SHOTS SQUADS
The Launch Pad program incorporates
Boys and girls Years K-4
specially developed, modified equipment
including smaller courts, lower nets, low The Hot Shots Squads are aimed at
pressure red balls and appropriately sized complementing group or private lessons and
racquets. This means each child will enjoy are focused predominantly around gameplay
the game and a measure of success and drilling. The squads are invitation only;
immediately and will be provided with a sound however, anyone wishing to trial for a place in
foundation on which to build in the future. these squads may contact the Head Coach,
The Launch Pad structure recognises the Brendon Rose, at roseb@abbotsleigh.nsw.
need to intersperse the key learning areas of edu.au. These squads will use red, orange
tennis strokes and gross motor skills with fun and green balls depending on the stage of
activities to suit the age group. Children will the child’s development. Tennis Australia
learn about the game whilst having fun. research has shown that over a five-year
period, students progressed faster (at four
times the rate) if they played twice per week.
We strongly recommend these sessions once
students are at the appropriate standard.27
FREE JUNIOR HOT SHOTS LUNCH play, scoring and tennis etiquette. Students
GAME PLAY with an aptitude for tennis and a positive
Abbotsleigh girls currently enrolled in Red/ attitude will progress from this program to
Orange/Green ball groups more advanced squads.
These sessions are intended
NEW! CARDIO TENNIS
to complement students’
tennis lessons and encourage Boys and girls Years 10-12
extra practice, hence only students who are Cardio tennis is a social fitness program for
enrolled in the AbbSchool tennis program can people of all ages and abilities. It is less about
enrol. Sessions will be held on Mondays for technique and more about getting a great,
K-2 Red ball and Fridays for 3-6 Orange/Green high energy workout. The session is also ideal
ball. These sessions are not compulsory; for everyone who likes the idea of playing
however, parents must advise the Head tennis but finds it hard to commit to being
Coach if their child will be absent. Racquets involved in a regular competition. Participants
will be provided. wear heart rate monitors, exercise to music,
use low compression balls and a variety of
GROUP LESSONS (SENIOR) equipment, including agility ladders. This
Boys and girls Years 7-12 high energy program will naturally improve
These sessions are for the beginner and tennis skills, allowing participants to take up
transition level tennis players. The sessions traditional tennis in the future. Cardio tennis is
provide an interesting and enjoyable a fun program, where people can experience
introduction to tennis, and as the students tennis for the first time or discover it again.
progress, they will cover all aspects of strokeTennis squads Coaching
These squads offer an intensive training These lessons are available to both
program for the more advanced tennis player Abbotsleigh and non-Abbotsleigh students of
and are only available by invitation from the all ages including adults.
Head Coach. Students need to show a strong
commitment to their tennis as positions in PRIVATE COACHING (ONE TO ONE)
these squads are reviewed each semester. In All ages | 30 or 60 minute sessions
addition to participating in these squads, it is Private coaching allows for customised
highly recommended that players also enrol sessions to develop the skill level of individual
in private or shared private tennis lessons for students in a one on one format. This can
more refined stroke production techniques. As range from teaching the basics to the more
recommended by Tennis Australia, our squads advanced tactics of the game. This lesson is
have a game based approach with students tailored to the student’s individual needs.
learning through match play and a focus on
the game itself, rather than emphasising SHARED PRIVATE COACHING (TWO TO ONE)
technique alone. All ages | 30 or 60 minute sessions
As with private lessons, shared coaching
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD lessons are customised to develop the skill
Boys and girls Years 3-6 level of students. In this format the students
This squad offers training and competition of similar ability can share a lesson tailored to
where children develop and hone their skills their needs. It is particularly advantageous to
with other intermediate to advanced players. doubles teams.
Ability and the determination to improve
28 are the key requirements for successful
Competitions
participation. Students must have reached Apart from our traditional tournaments and
the intermediate level or be graded by the competitions, we will be working closely with
coaching staff. AbbTen to continue to expose more of our girls
to outside tournaments and competitions
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
throughout 2019. Some of these competitions
Boys and girls Years 7-12 include the Northern Suburbs Primary Schools
This squad is designed for more advanced Challenge, the Eastwood-Thornleigh Primary
tennis players and covers all facets of the Schools Challenge, Hotshots tournaments,
game, systematically progressing from Tennis NSW junior development series
technique development to learning about style tournaments and Australian ranking
match strategy through a variety of drills and tournaments. Exposure to these competitions
match play scenarios. is vital for the development of aspiring
tennis players.
SENIOR ELITE SQUAD
Boys and girls Years 7-12 FAST 4 TENNIS LUNCHTIME LADDER
This squad is aimed at the elite tennis players Abbotsleigh girls Years 7-12
These Fast 4 Tennis lunchtime NEW!
or those wishing to go to the highest level.
Students will refine their skills in all aspects sessions are offered to Abbotsleigh
of technique and match play through a senior students. Students will enjoy
variety of high intensity drills and advanced playing in a fast-paced format while gaining
teaching methods. valuable match practise. Students will be
placed in a ladder system based on ability
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