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Z Club News

2018 saw a very exciting and successful year for the O’Connor Z-club.  Last year we welcomed many new members and became involved in new and exciting projects to support and serve our local community, as well as continuing past projects including the packing and fundraising of 600 birthing kits.

Through the support of our members and donations we assembled care packages which we distributed to various local organisations including the local foster care agency Pathfinders, Vinnies and to the women’s prison.  

We would like to thank the school community for their support last year and we are excited for the upcoming year and the various new opportunities Z-club will bring to our members and local community.

Congratulations to our new executive team for 2019 who were announced at our first meeting for 2019 last Thursday.  Past President - Claire Giles, Vice President - Maria Alkhouri and Secretary - Georgia MacMahon handed over to the new executive team for 2019: President - Georgia MacMahon, Vice President - Emily Meehan, Secretary - Chloe Brown.

We hold one meeting each month on the last Thursday in the library in Break B. Some meetings will be held in the Textiles room when we are packaging up products for our care packages.

We welcome all of our new members joining Z-Club including many Year 7’s students.

We are looking forward to the year ahead. Our first major function will be attending the International Women’s Day Breakfast, where a small contingent will represent our club.

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

Maria Alkhouri has received the prestigious Young Women in Public Affairs Award given by Zonta. Maria is an excellent ambassador for our school, Z club and our community. She works tirelessly in an endeavour to advocate for women and girls locally and internationally.

Chemistry

Great learning in Year 11 Chemistry 3D mapping the trends of the Periodic Table.

Ancient History

More great learning- Year 11 Ancient History mapping Tutankhamun’s tomb.