Secondary School
Year 8
Year 8 Inquire and Explore at Little Tree, Echuca
Our Year 8 Inquire and Explore students continue their fortnightly visits to Little Tree in Echuca, a learning space that embraces a Steiner-inspired approach. These sessions build on one another, encouraging students to step outside the traditional classroom and engage in playful, reflective and creative practices.
This week’s session carried forward themes from their first visit. Students began with gentle icebreakers such as bubbles, nature craft and connecting with animals, before reflecting on how childhood joy evolves into teenage self-consciousness through the prompt: “What did I love as a child that I now second-guess?”
The art process, Vulnerability of the Canvas, invited students to trust themselves as they faced the challenge of a blank page. Sketching chickens—linked to Little Tree’s own animals—students began blending acrylic backgrounds to bring their canvases to life. A highlight of the morning was when one of Little Tree’s real chickens joined the art space, perching on the table as students painted—captured in a photo that perfectly reflects the playful spirit of the day.
The session concluded with a reflection circle, where students shared their experiences of creativity and risk-taking. These ongoing visits are giving our students the chance to inquire into their own growth, creativity, and self-expression in a truly unique environment.
A Taste of Italy: Year 8 Italian Cooking Experience
"On the first of September, the Year 8 Italian class gathered in the staff room for an exciting cooking lesson we had all been anticipating. We were divided into groups based on the part of the meal we were preparing—entrée, main, or dessert.
The entrée team prepared bruschetta, made with toasted bread, prosciutto, tomatoes, and herbs. It was simple but delicious. For the main course, we cooked gnocchi pasta with sauce, working together to perfect the dish. I was in the gnocchi group with two others, and we were thrilled with how tasty it turned out. Dessert was the highlight of the day—buttery biscuits drizzled with melted chocolate, with the option of adding jam on top. They were so good that most people wanted seconds!
Once everything was ready, we gathered around a large table to enjoy the meal together. We chatted, laughed, and shared food while sipping San Pellegrino sparkling water or lemon-infused water, which made it feel like a true Italian dining experience.
Overall, it was a fantastic day. Cooking alongside friends gave us freedom, fun, and a chance to celebrate Italian culture. In the end, we enjoyed a delicious feast we were proud of."
Written by Ruby Simson (Year 8 Italian)
Year 9
Year 9 Commerce Fundraiser – $20 Boss Project
On Wednesday 3rd September, the Year 9 Commerce students hosted a Market Day as part of the $20 Boss project for the primary school during lunch. This project gives students the opportunity to run a small business, with a focus on budgeting, sourcing materials, managing labour, prototyping and marketing.
Stalls on the day included snow cones, shooting hoops, cornhole, scratch pads, fishing for rubber duckies and bubble wand necklaces. All profits are currently being tallied and will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Australia.
The most popular stall by far was the snow cones, which drew a line stretching over 20 metres and delighted hundreds of primary school students.
Well done to all Year 9 Commerce students on a fantastic day and a highly successful fundraiser!
Debating at MAGS: Student-led Competition Inspires Younger Years
As the school year draws to a close, Year 12 students Michael Williams and Alex Hehir have left a lasting mark on the Moama Anglican Grammar debating community. Both students, who have enjoyed many successes in debating throughout their years at MAGS, took the initiative to organise and run an internal debating competition for younger students before completing their final term of schooling.
The competition brought together enthusiastic teams from Years 7–8 and Years 9–10. Students were challenged to compete across two prepared debates and one surprise debate, which tested their quick thinking and ability to construct strong arguments under pressure.
Michael and Alex were supported by Ms Patten, who guided participants and reinforced the key elements of effective debating, from persuasive speaking skills to the importance of structuring a clear and logical argument.
This event not only highlighted the talent and enthusiasm of our younger debaters but also demonstrated the leadership, passion, and generosity of Michael and Alex, who have been strong role models for the debating program at MAGS.
Congratulations to Michael and Alex on their outstanding contribution to the school community. Their passion for debating, shared with Ms Patten, has inspired many students and helped strengthen the culture of public speaking at MAGS.
New Kiln Installed at MAG
Visual Arts has reached a new milestone of success. The school has just had a kiln installed, allowing for ceramic works to be fired and finished on site. This will give both Primary and Secondary art classes a lot of scope to be able to develop further skill in 3D Art. We are excited to see where this resource will take us!
Creative Currents Showcases Exceptional Student Talent
The annual Creative Currents exhibition at Moama Anglican Grammar once again highlighted the incredible skill, creativity, and dedication of our students. This year’s showcase featured outstanding work from Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts, Music, Multimedia, Design and Technology, and Construction - Timber students, in addition to a few works from our Year 9 and 10 elective cohorts.
Music students performed their HSC sets with impressive stamina and endurance, demonstrating both technical skill and sustained focus. This commitment mirrors the stamina required in other disciplines, where Visual Arts students maintain concentration to complete detailed works, Multimedia students push through complex digital projects, and Design, Technology, and Timber students craft intricate objects and structures. All of these projects are the culmination of a year-long process before completion.
The exhibition offered a vibrant and diverse display of student achievements, including high-quality artworks, original compositions, films, objects, sculptures, and design projects. Each piece reflected the passion, creativity, and perseverance of its creator, and the high calibre of work across all disciplines is something every student can be proud of.
Creative Currents continues to provide an inspiring platform for students to celebrate their achievements, share their talents with the school community, and reflect on the dedication and effort required to reach such impressive standards.