2000 School Magazine

the school sonq

The idea of writing a new School Song was mooted about the end of first semester 1999. The brief for the song included a number of elements: reference to the past, present and future; an awareness of tradition; reference to the two colours blue;the use of our motto; and if possible an allusion to the imagery in the new stained glass windows. The whole was to The first part to be written was the Chorus which aimed to reflect the spirit of the School. The main consideration was to find the right tone - elevated with a feeling of tradition but fairly easy to sing. Verse One: The founder's vision was restated as a statement of what the School stands for, essentially that learning is a life-long process which enables us to accommodate change and have real input into our own lives. The colours blue, however, just wouldn't fit. Verse two:The bird image which was inspired by the windows, was used to express the School's commitment to nurturing the individual and fostering a diverse School community with a strong emphasis on sharing. The Song has taken numerous rewrites and hopefully it will meet with the approval of Grammar girls, past, present and future. Adapted from an article by Mrs Svyetlana Hadgraft, writer of NilSine Labore. The next stage was to find a composer to set the words to music. Mr Richard Gill OAM, was the perfect choice given his extensive background in all facets of musical life - including opera, orchestral music and ballet - as well as being a keen collector of school songs. His brief was to compose music for the School Song that would capture the youthful un spirit of the students enabling it to be used by ~ them on a variety of occasions. The resulting E piece is bright, full of vitality and rhythmic co drive. co u Mr Gill's visit to the School to teach the new to Song to the entire assembly will long be E remembered by all the students, especially the E re Symphony Orchestra members. His desire to a write something lasting, his engaging . personality, his passion for teaching and his - amazing ability to instantly connect with student musicians, all helped to ensure the e 8 success of NilSine Labore. N 19 Adapted from an article by Mr Mark SUIlivan, ,, " Director of Instrumental Music. re ^ ^ ^ be modern but timeless. After several attempts the final version emerged.

Nil Sine Labore

Nil sine 1060re; Setyourg0@15 andstrive Dare to letyour dreams toke wing and soar inspired by those who showed the way We keep their hopes olive And hold theirproud traditions to the fore. Maintain our founder's vision bold: A life enriched by learning Embracing change, we build and hold A future more discerning. Draw strength from our diversity; We have so much to give: Each fledgling talent we can see Mature, take flight and live Nil sine lobore.

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