Welcome back to Term 2! We trust that you have had a wonderful Easter break and enjoyed some much-deserved time to rest, relax and catch up with family and friends. There are many events that will be taking place this term in the Middle School, so be prepared as it is going to be a busy … Continued Read More
ANZAC Assembly Last Friday we held our annual ANZAC Day Assembly at the Junior Campus. Each year we take this opportunity to reflect upon how fortunate we are to live in this place and time, and have the opportunity to live and learn peacefully. The Year 7 and 8 students heard from Lucy (Year 11) … Continued Read More
Welcome back to Term 2 Welcome back to all students, parents, and carers for Term 2! This is always a high-energy period for the Middle School, packed with sports, excursions and production rehearsals to name just a few of the many and varied activities at the college. Our Year 9 students are preparing for their … Continued Read More
Welcome back to Term 2. It was fantastic to see our Year 11s and 12s return from school holidays refreshed and ready to go. I hope the parent/teacher/student conferences at the end of Term 1 provided useful feedback and information moving forward Albert Einstein once remarked, ‘Anyone who has never made a mistake has never … Continued Read More
Australia Reads Reaching Australian Readers Australia Reads has recently released new national research, which was developed with Monash University and Creative Australia, offering practical guidance on how to help Australians read more often by translating behavioural science into clear, actionable strategies. For schools and families, the message is a timely one: young people are more … Continued Read More
Welcome to the first issue of the Alumni Newsletter for 2026. In this edition, we are excited to share an update on our 2025 graduates as they begin the next stage of their journeys beyond school. We also celebrate the success of our alumni in the music industry. A special feature shines on our Class … Continued Read More
Year 10 Work Experience Year 10s now is the time to lock in your Work Experience placements for 22 June – 26 June! Use these holidays to reach out, apply, and secure a Work Experience placement by the beginning of Term 2. Need help? Check out Careers Corner for all the resources you need! … Continued Read More
On Thursday 26 March I attended the Koorie Big Day Out, which was held at the Aborigines Advancement League in Thornbury. About 80 Indigenous students from across Melbourne attended the day. The event started with a Welcome to Country as the local elders spoke about the importance of education. We then had a panel discussion … Continued Read More
The Vocational Major (VM) students have packed a lot of activities into Term 1, gaining skills and knowledge based around the Pillars of Applied Learning. The Year 11 students attended the Australian F1 Grand Prix, spending time investigating the Innovation Hub and watching the Supercars speed around the track. They have also been visiting Mount … Continued Read More
Our Unit 1 English Language cohort recently embarked on an excursion to Healesville Sanctuary, in order to undertake fieldwork and gather data about animal communication. In the classroom, our students learn about how human language differs to animal communication, due to the presence of six key qualities of language: arbitrariness, cultural transmission, creativity, displacement, spontaneity, … Continued Read More