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Talented Athlete Program –News and UpdatesThe Talented Athlete Program has continuedto grow over 2012. We welcome our newathletes to the program; Audrey Bennett,Hyeon Kim, Rebecca Keywood, PatrickMajid, Sarina Chew, Connor Curtis and ElsaFredrikson. Due to the new enrolments intothe program we have reached capacity for2012; unfortunately we cannotaccommodate any new applicants this year,although enrolments for 2013 will openshortly.The TAP program received a generousdonation from a local Balmain resident thisterm. With SSC Balmain Campus being thedonator’s local government school andhaving heard of our program in thecommunity, Balmain was the obviouschoice. We received a cross trainer and atreadmill; which are both in working orderand readily used by the students trainingwith Ms Young in the gym.The TAP Program has also initiated a newincentive to motivate our students to workto their full potential. This is called ‘Athleteof the Month’ and has been designed totarget any TAP student that hasdemonstrated an outstanding work ethic inthe program. This entails working to theirintensity/peak level consistently, highattendance week in and week out,demonstrates leadership within theprogram, successful academic achievementand overall is seen to be working towardsachieving their individual goal. TAP trainers,along with students will nominate an athletethat they believe to be deserving of theaward each month.Ms TricaseTalented Athlete Program - JuniorCoordinatorDuke of EdinburghThe Duke of Edinburgh adventurous journeys have now beenbooked and finalized for both the Bronze and Silver awardstudents at Balmain Campus for 2012.The Adventurous Journey (AJ) section of the Duke of Edinburgh isorganized by Ms Tricase. This is the section of the award whichfacilitates team work, develops a student’s sense of adventure,bond with fellow award participants and demonstratesperseverance and leadership skills.Each journey needs to have a clear purpose and be carried out in asafe, yet challenging environment. Students at Balmain Campuswill be involved in expedition journeys – where students focus ontravelling and learning new skills along the way.The Bronze Practice Journey will be from Friday the 12 th Octoberto Saturday the 13 th October. Students will canoe a segment of theKangaroo River, in the vicinity of Tallowa Dam and hike in thesame area. The Kangaroo River is located in the Kangaroo Valley,being south of Sydney between Mittagong and Nowra. Studentswill be accompanied on this trip by Ms Tricase. The QualifyingJourney will be booked for 2013.The Silver Practice Journey is a three day expedition and isscheduled for Wednesday the 19 th September through to Fridaythe 21 st September. This expedition will be taking place in theKangaroo Valley area; on Lake Yurrunga. Students will be involvedin a combination of canoeing and bushwalking. The QualifyingJourney is booked for Wednesday the 5 th December through toFriday the 7 th December.What’s coming up15 th September- Music in the Park @ Pioneer ParkLeichhardt17 th September- Transition Cup . Glebe PS visitBalmain Campus for theatre sports-Bronze Duke of Ed training12-3pm19 th -21 st September-Silver Duke of Ed21 st September- Last day of Term 38 th October- Day 1 Term 410 th &12 th Oct Yamamura Kokusai High School Visit12 th Bronze Duke of Ed walk Kangaroo Valley