High School Teacher
The Cancer Council is the chosen charity that our Year 9 cohort have committed to supporting during their time at Epping Boys High School. As a teacher, I firmly believe in the old adage, ‘Lead by Example’, so what better way to show my students the meaning of community, charity and courage than performing at a public fundraiser in front of a room full of strangers and media! As a Drama teacher, this is also an opportunity to engage with and develop my own performance skills while supporting an incredibly important cause – and hopefully having a whole bunch of fun doing it.
About Me:
It was an overcast day in the EBHS carpark when the Year 9 Year Advisors approached me; “Hey Miss de Souza, how would you feel about representing the Year 9 Cohort in a Dance Comp to raise money for Cancer Council?” As a High School Drama Teacher with a background in Musical Theatre, this was the single most exciting sentence to ever be uttered on a Friday in the school carpark. You mean a chance to brush off the dance shoes from my younger years, get fit and hone new performance skills? A chance to show all my students that you can harness your creativity to support your community in hugely positive and far-reaching ways? A chance to potentially embarrass myself and be mercilessly teased by the whole school for the rest of my teaching career? Sign me up! I’m beyond excited to be participating in Stars of the North on behalf of the Year 9s of Epping Boys, to connect our great school community to wider community causes and to actively demonstrate to my students that giving starts with throwing away your fear of failure, getting out on that dance floor and embracing those good ol’ fashioned jazz hands.
My dance style in three words:
Boppy, Theatrical and expressive!
Dance teacher:
Chelsea Capper
Burns Bay Dance Studioz was founded in Lane Cove 21 years ago.
The teaching team consists of many talented and professional teachers who aim to pass on their knowledge and talent and provide a fun, learning and creative environment through the art form of dance.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$515
Mitchell Leggo
$263.75
Leone Ziegler And Pierre Emery
So proud of you wonderful Gen xx Leone and Pierre
$200
Bill And Alex Baker
Great job Gen from Doug and Gen xx
$158.25
Gigi, Eleanor + James
No one can barre-ly compare to you!
$158.25
Joeboy V
Thank you so much for being such a giving, energetic and caring teacher!!
$158.25
Lisa-marie Long
YOU GO QUEEN!
$105.50
Sian L
You are a superstar GDS! A wonderful human and a wonderful cause.
$104.40
Jonathan Rush
$104.40
Jess
Always inspirational watching you lead by example - such a great role model in our community! 💖
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Jade Emery
You are an absolute star Gen! Your courage, fortitude and grace to inspire me daily. Biggest love, dance like everyone’s watching!
$100
Anonymous
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D Dziedzic
Thank you so much Ms de Souza - you don't just talk the talk, you truly 'waltz the waltz'!!
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Kenya Fernandes
Tris! Someone told me if I threw Darlings into this magic lightning box it would make your healing dance stronger. ‘Tis always better to light a candle than to curse the darkness – you have taught me this! - Rahc
$100
Emma Elsley
Go Gen!
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Andrew Simpson
$52.75
Anonymous
$52.75
Anonymous
Go Gen! You make us all proud!
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Alex Norden
So damn proud as always! Xx
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Brigitte Cook
$52.75
Anonymous
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Catherine Flynn
You've got this, Gen!!
$52.75
Siobhan James
A brilliant teacher, mentor, and friend <3
$52.75
Meera
What a star!
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Myself
Starting off the donations to my page! I hope I don't fall flat on my face...
$52.20
Michael Goodyear
$52.20
Jade Boath
You go girl!
$52.20
Claire Pavailler (née Emery-fin)
You are an amazing, inspirational, passionate woman, and I am proud to call you my sister!! Keep fighting all the Good Fights that you fight Gen, you are a Leader and we need more like you!! Claire xoxo
$50
Jo
You never stop inspiring !! I have no doubt you will be incredible and all for such an amazing cause xx
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Georgia
Tough challenge for a great cause. I hope there will be a video of your performance at the end to share with your supporters!
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Anonymous
Thank you for your beautiful soul and incredible dancing ❤️❤️❤️
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Helen Sinclair
You have a beautiful generous heart Gen. It's a pleasure to support this cause and support your dancing. You will be fantastic.
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Jayden Beale
SO EXCITED FOR YOU GEN!!!
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Anonymous
🩰
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Jaye Dunn
You’re a legend!
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Anonymous
Good on you!
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Clive Simmons
$26.38
Jake Aghajani
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The Callow Family
Good luck to you & your Jazz hands! Thanks for supporting a cause that is so important to our family, too.
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Carla Maliandi
All the best, Miss! Thanks for representing our school. Mateo Eydallin Maliandi
$26.38
Caitlin C
$26.10
Jamila Z
Always going above and beyond the pay grade. EBHS are so lucky to have you. Now go be brilliant! 💃🏻
$26.10
Rach Ball
🥰
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Monica
$25
Emma Wiltshire
$25
Huu Long Bui
Thank you for the great work!
$25
Alexander Andrews
Bring home gold, Miss de Souza!
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Anonymous
$20.88
Natalie Ryan
$20
Jeremy Kindl
You rock Gen!
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Todd Beilby
Have fun!!
A Star you are Miss de Souza, bringing light to many people in need.