Our new Outdoor Education group in this semester started their activities off with mountain biking skills at school this week.

Music Rehearsal Camp offers many wonderful experiences for our students, including intensive rehearsals, sectionals, and workshops to enhance their musical abilities and ensemble performance skills.

The theme for Science Club this term has been food. We have tried to sink a marshmallow, turned skittles into a rainbow, made sherbet, undertaken blind food testing and tested the pH of different substances. It has been loads of fun, as well as educational.

Many thanks to Cam Greenwood, creator of Monsta Surf for his presentation to all Year 9–12 students at the College yesterday, 22/06/2017.

His message about being yourself, following your passions , giving to others and living life without limits was powerful and purposeful.

Middle Schhol Outdoor Education at Yarra River

Between March 14 and 17, our Year 7s spent four days at Christian Youth Camp (CYC) in Cowes. Throughout that time we explored some of Phillip Island and had our days packed with activities. CYC itself had much to offer. Their ‘High Swing’ tested our nerve, though students met this daunting activity with enthusiasm. The Flying Fox and trampolines were less nerve-racking experiences, but were popular nonetheless. Many students enjoyed mountain bike rides and took on the mechanical climbing wall. Indoor activities included table tennis, pool and ‘Ed’s Alley’, which became a favourite. Mr Denny suffered defeat after defeat on this nineteenth century style saloon game: The students proved far superior! However, the swimming pool was a favourite for most, and on more than occasion, the students refreshed themselves after a hot, action packed day.

On Thursday 16th March, Miss Doughty took the Year 10 Peer Support Leaders to the Year 7 Phillip Island Camp. We had organised some beach activities to have fun and continue to build our relationship with the Year 7 students.

On Wednesday 15th March, Ms Doughty’s Global Conflicts class went to the Shrine of Remembrance. In class, we are currently learning about the causes of World War I, where the war was, war fronts such as the Western and Eastern Fronts and Gallipoli. We have also been learning about the ANZAC legend and spirit.

On Thursday, 9th March, Ms Doughty and the Year 10 Peer Support students went to Lilydale West Primary School. We walked up to the school and introduced ourselves and our position as leaders in the Peer Support Program.

We have had a fun start to Science Club this year. A dedicated group of Year 7 students have been coming Thursday lunchtimes to observe demonstrations and participate in experiments.

Challenging thinking and promoting inclusivity

Broadening students’ perspectives and intercultural understanding