An Edgecliff Day to remember

A beautiful winter’s day provided the perfect backdrop for the annual celebration of all things Edgecliff. Current parents had the opportunity to experience day-to-day lessons, general ‘School-life’ and celebrate their sons’ achievements whilst engaging in collaborative classroom parent-son activities. Incoming 2024 parents were welcomed, as were prospective parents and visitors. An overwhelming feeling of community spirit and connection was present, with a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

Each grade had a Hall slot to present the variety of learning across the year to date. String and percussion ensembles, hip-hop groups, fencing demonstrations, Taiko drumming, poetry recitals, excerpts of creative writing and artwork interpretations were some of the learning that boys presented.

Each Hall performance started with bujari gamarruwa (g’day) and an Acknowledgement of Country, recognising the land of the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of the place we now call Paddington and Rushcutters’ Bay, and the land that is home to Edgecliff Preparatory School.

Whilst it would be challenging to pick out highlights from many memorable moments, there were some notable performances. The Year 2 Choir sang Yungaballi, composed by Musician-In-Residence Mr James Madsen, integrating movement and tapping sticks. Year Four presented a selection of descriptive and highly emotive creative writing, which integrated singing and verse.

Year Six provided a fitting end to Edgecliff Day, embracing their role as School leaders. In the mix were Ellington Jazz performing and improvising Tenor Madness by Sonny Rollins, Marsalis Brass’ Royal Fireworks by Handel and Taiko drummers personified Demon Drums with precision. Poetry recitations presented as three class groups provided a splash of colour and culture, with Australian accents disappearing for a minute or two. To a Haggis penned by Robert Burns, rapping of Shakespeare’s Sonnet18, and Luis Cernuda’s Si el Hombre Pudiera Decir lo que Ama received a heartwarming audience response.

Miss Julia Wilson, Director of Studies

“An overwhelming feeling of community spirit and connection was present, with a relaxed, fun atmosphere.”

Australia, June 1676 from Oliver Lee (4KB)

The torrid sun billowed down at me illuminating my skin with a crimson glow; fiery sunlight encased me. I grimaced. Did I really need to wear the burdening armour that was making life so hard? Beads of sweat trickled down my back as my parched lips longed for water. Suddenly, the unmistakable approach of one of the many desert clans alerted my ears. My hands flew to my trusty silver dagger; I tried to stealthily creep away, but I was swiftly trapped by a barricade of camels. My reticent yet rhythmic footsteps had averted the enemies! One by one the camels shifted into warriors, and they glared incandescently. I was unsurprised, as all the desert groups had the gift of nature shapeshifting, which made them capable of quick travelling with a vast amount of cargo. My clan also possessed these powers, it was the heart of the desert. Sharply I lunged at them. The glint of a familiar badge radiated in the sun as I leapt over. I gasped. It was the Inferno Clan. My fateful nemesis.

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