As we come to the middle of Term 3 there has been many opportunities and events that students have had the privilege to be a part of. The celebration of our feast day mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral was a sacred experience for our junior students. For most students it was the first time they had visited St Patrick’s Cathedral. It was humbling to see our students soak in the architecture and beauty of the Cathedral and conduct themselves so reverently during our feast day Mass.
From the Classroom
Our students have been busy participating in their learning programs. Som highlights direct from our classrooms this month include:
“In science we conducted an experiment on filtration using mud and water.” Karmen S 7D
“In maths I have really enjoyed the topic of Algebra as my teacher showed us ways to solve equations.” J’Z C 7D
“I really enjoyed learning the piano in my music lessons this month. I got to use both hands on the keyboard.” Rein C 7D
“In RE I really enjoyed learning about Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop and her adventurous journey.” Jayden H 7D
Wanyara Year 7 Incursion
Our year 7 students participated in an incursion where they were able to take part in traditional indigenous cultural activities including games and art work. Students enjoyed producing their own paintings creating their own stories using indigenous symbolism. Students also played traditional indigenous style games that encourage team building skills and positive communication. The incursion was overseen and organised by our year 7 level leaders Ms Cassar and Mr Masouras.
Year 8 La Trobe Visit
Our Year 8s had the opportunity to be immersed in a day of university life at La Trobe University Bundoora Campus. Students were taken on a tour of the campus where they participated in diverse activities relating to science, investigating possible career future pathways and a day in the life of a university student. Year 8 students shared their experience and commented that visiting the university acted as an inspiration to in the future want to attend university where they can continue to study in an area of interest to them. A popular comment also was about the tasty and delicious food from the Agora, the meeting place at La Trobe University.
Victoria Police Presentation
Our junior students are also participating in a workshop run by Victoria Police throughout the remainder of term three. Students were presented information on being safe online. It included topics such as how to be safe while using social media and what to do if you find yourself in a compromising situation while using social media. Students also had the opportunity to discuss
what is the difference between legal online behaviour and illegal online behaviour. Students commented that it was relevant to them and provided them with important information on how to be safe while online. I would like to thank our Director of Students Mrs Seel for organising the workshops for our junior students.
For more information on keeping your child safe online please visit the eSafety Commissioner website.
As we come to the middle of term 3 there has been many opportunities and events that students have had the privilege to be a part of. The celebration of our feast day mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral was a sacred experience for our junior students. For most students it was the first time they had visited St Patrick’s Cathedral. It was humbling to see our students soak in the architecture and beauty of the Cathedral and conduct themselves so reverently during our feast day Mass.
Book Week
It was great to see so many junior staff and students participate in Book Week celebrations. Our Head of English Ms Courtney Magdalani and the English team organised a book week parade on Tuesday during lunchtime. The extreme weather did not stop our junior students from dressing up as their favourite book characters. There was excitement, fun and creativity as staff and students enjoyed being in costume for the day.
We are also look forward to welcoming and listening to author James Phelan a bestselling and award-winning author of twenty-nine novels and one work of non-fiction. Our students will have the opportunity to listen to and ask questions to a practicing experienced author furthering their understanding of writing techniques and the power of writing.
As we come to the end of August staff and students continue to work towards completing end of term topics and assessments before enjoying a well deserved term break.
