Year Seven-Nine
Coaching Parade Campus
Year 7 Update
Scienceworks Excursions
Our upcoming Year 7 Scienceworks Excursions will be commencing on Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 11 November.
These excursions will provide students with an opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom and engage with science in an interactive environment.
We look forward to students making the most of this experience.
Reminder: Curriculum Day and Public Holiday
A reminder to all secondary families that Monday 2 November is a Curriculum Day. Students are not required to attend school on this day.
Elephant Ed Incursions – Year 7 and 8
As part of our Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) curriculum, the college has partnered with Elephant Ed to deliver consent and respectful relationships education to our Year 7 and 8 students.
Elephant Ed is a leading provider of consent and respectful relationships education, working with more than 500 schools across Australia. Their workshops are evidence-based, age-appropriate and mapped to the Victorian Curriculum’s Year 7 and 8 Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships curriculum.
ionships curriculum.
Elephant Ed is endorsed by the Victorian Department of Education as a quality-assured program in the Department’s Student Wellbeing External Programs Catalogue. It is also endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider.
These incursions will complement our existing wellbeing curriculum, supporting students to develop their understanding of consent, respectful relationships and positive interactions with others. We value the opportunity to work with specialist providers to support our students’ social and emotional development.
For families that would further information about Elephant Education and thier serivices, click the link below.
Secondary Mathematics
Year 7
Year 7 students have made a fantastic start to the final term of the academic year as they begin exploring key mathematical concepts, including linear relationships, the Cartesian plane, and transformations. They have developed their understanding of coordinates, plotting points, identifying patterns, and representing linear relationships using tables, graphs and equations. Students have also investigated transformations, including translations, reflections and rotations, and learned how these movements affect the positions of shapes on the Cartesian plane.
These concepts provide the building blocks for more advanced mathematics and encourage students to think logically and communicate their mathematical reasoning. Students will continue to build on these skills through problem-solving activities and real-world applications.
We encourage students to regularly practise the skills covered in class, complete their homework, and ask questions whenever they need clarification. It has been wonderful to see students engaging with new mathematical ideas, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to develop their confidence and understanding.
Through a variety of classroom activities, guided examples, and independent practice tasks, students have strengthened their understanding and confidence in applying these concepts. They have been encouraged to develop their problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning and accuracy when interpreting graphs and working with coordinates. Regular practice and revision have helped students consolidate their knowledge and build a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.
Year 8
Year Eight students have started the term by strengthening their algebra skills, solving linear equations using a variety of strategies and applying these skills to worded problems and real-world situations. Throughout these activities, students have been encouraged to explain their thinking, compare strategies and check their solutions by substituting them back into the original equations.
We are now exploring how linear relationships can be represented visually. Students have been creating tables of values and plotting points on Cartesian planes to draw linear graphs, building connections between equations, tables and graphs. Digital tools, including Desmos, have helped students check their accuracy and explore these relationships further.
Students also have opportunities to extend their learning through targeted online goals, exploring concepts such as gradient, midpoint and distance on a Cartesian plane, as well as more advanced graphs and equations.
Over the coming weeks, students will continue developing their understanding of linear relationships, using graphical and algebraic techniques to solve linear equations and inequalities involving one variable.
Following this, we will move into rates and ratios, exploring how to compare quantities and use proportional reasoning to solve practical problems. We will finish the term with statistics, learning about populations and samples, examining how data is distributed, and conducting statistical investigations to answer questions and draw conclusions.
Year 9
As the end of the year approaches, our Year 9 students can be proud of their efforts and achievements in Mathematics. They have approached the programme with confidence and a positive attitude, working diligently on linear equations and linear graphs and demonstrating their understanding through their assessments.
In the first five weeks of this term, students will focus on solving quadratic equations using the null factor law, before progressing to sketching, drawing and analysing parabolas. They will then explore Statistics, investigating how sampling methods, sample selection and data representations can influence survey results and shape different points of view. Students will also examine how skewed data can affect the interpretation of measures of centre and spread.
Our final topic will be Probability, where students will explore two-step chance experiments with and without replacement. They will represent possible outcomes using lists, tree diagrams, tables and arrays.
The Year 9 Mathematics teachers have thoroughly enjoyed working with our students throughout the year. We congratulate them on their efforts and achievements and wish them every success as they move forward in their learning and future endeavours.
Food Technology
Year 7
The Year Seven students have been having some fun exploring how to work in a commercial kitchen setting. We have explored how to safely use knives, stoves and ovens when making a variety of dishes like naan, apple turn overs and tacos. In a few weeks the year 7's will have the opportunity to complete their own design task by planning and making their own pizza.
Year 8
The Year Eight students have been exploring a variety of dishes in food technology this semester. As a class we have unpacked a variety of cooking concepts as we strengthen our skillsets. This term students used their knowledge when following the design cycle to create their own wellness bowl. It was wonderful seeing the students creativity shine as they completed this independent cooking task.
Year 9
The Year Nine students are currently competing in The Great Saltwater Bake Off! In groups, students have to create a recipe that involves shortcrust pastry. They have two weeks to create and present their dish to a panel of judges which is happening this Friday. Seeing everyone's creativity in the kitchen is amazing, and we wish all the groups luck this week.
Our extension Year Nine class have been working very hard this semester learning new skills and cooking processes such has sous vide, food chemistry when making fruit gels and perfecting their knife skills. All of this will assist the students with their final assessment task where the class is hosting a dinner for their families and teachers. We are looking forward to all the exciting dishes they students are going to create.
Our extension class was also very fortunate to participate in an incursion hosted by the head chef of Navi, Jullian Hills. He spoke with the class about how at his restaurant he follows the design cycle to create unique dishes and even brought along his macaroon starter for the class to assemble. It was a great experience for the class to interact with an industry professional and it has certainly sparked a lot of creativity for the class!
State Athletics Championship Results!
ISAAC WILKINSON - 7G & RAGHAV RAJAJI - 9F
A huge congratulations to Isaac Wilkinson (7G) and Raghav Rajaji (9F) on their fantastic achievements at the State Athletics Championships!
Competing at state level is an incredible achievement, and both boys should be very proud of their efforts.
Their hard work, determination and commitment have been wonderful to see. We are so proud of our boys for representing Saltwater College so brilliantly. Well done, Isaac and Raghav!
Isaac placed 4th in the 100m sprint
Raghav placed 4th in the 800m
State Champion Table Tennis Qualifiers
A huge congratulations to our Year 7 boys’ Table Tennis Team on winning the Regional Finals on Friday 23 October at the Geelong Table Tennis Centre! The students demonstrated fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship, and we are incredibly proud of their achievement.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Rishabh Bhaskaracharya – 7A
- Yuanzhi Cai – 7B
- Ayan Haider – 7A
- Aarush Jaini – 7I
- Karsten Nebre – 7D
The team will now represent Saltwater College at the State Championships on Friday 27 November at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
We wish the boys the very best as they prepare for this exciting opportunity. Well done!
Elephant Ed is endorsed by the Victorian Department of Education as a quality-assured program in the Department’s Student Wellbeing External Programs Catalogue. It is also endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider.
These incursions will complement our existing wellbeing curriculum, supporting students to develop their understanding of consent, respectful relationships and positive interactions with others. We value the opportunity to work with specialist providers to support our students’ social and emotional development.
For families that would further information about Elephant Education and thier serivices, click the link below.
Secondary Mathematics
Year 7
Year 7 students have made a fantastic start to the final term of the academic year as they begin exploring key mathematical concepts, including linear relationships, the Cartesian plane, and transformations. They have developed their understanding of coordinates, plotting points, identifying patterns, and representing linear relationships using tables, graphs and equations. Students have also investigated transformations, including translations, reflections and rotations, and learned how these movements affect the positions of shapes on the Cartesian plane.
These concepts provide the building blocks for more advanced mathematics and encourage students to think logically and communicate their mathematical reasoning. Students will continue to build on these skills through problem-solving activities and real-world applications.
We encourage students to regularly practise the skills covered in class, complete their homework, and ask questions whenever they need clarification. It has been wonderful to see students engaging with new mathematical ideas, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to develop their confidence and understanding.
Through a variety of classroom activities, guided examples, and independent practice tasks, students have strengthened their understanding and confidence in applying these concepts. They have been encouraged to develop their problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning and accuracy when interpreting graphs and working with coordinates. Regular practice and revision have helped students consolidate their knowledge and build a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.
Year 8
Year 9
As the end of the year approaches, our Year 9 students can be proud of their efforts and achievements in Mathematics. They have approached the programme with confidence and a positive attitude, working diligently on linear equations and linear graphs and demonstrating their understanding through their assessments.
In the first five weeks of this term, students will focus on solving quadratic equations using the null factor law, before progressing to sketching, drawing and analysing parabolas. They will then explore Statistics, investigating how sampling methods, sample selection and data representations can influence survey results and shape different points of view. Students will also examine how skewed data can affect the interpretation of measures of centre and spread.
Our final topic will be Probability, where students will explore two-step chance experiments with and without replacement. They will represent possible outcomes using lists, tree diagrams, tables and arrays.
The Year 9 Mathematics teachers have thoroughly enjoyed working with our students throughout the year. We congratulate them on their efforts and achievements and wish them every success as they move forward in their learning and future endeavours.
Food Technology
Year 7
The Year Seven students have been having some fun exploring how to work in a commercial kitchen setting. We have explored how to safely use knives, stoves and ovens when making a variety of dishes like naan, apple turn overs and tacos. In a few weeks the Year 7s will have the opportunity to complete their own design task by planning and making their own pizza.
Year 8
The Year Eight students have been exploring a variety of dishes in food technology this semester. As a class we have unpacked a variety of cooking concepts as we strengthen our skillsets. This term students used their knowledge when following the design cycle to create their own wellness bowl. It was wonderful seeing the students creativity shine as they completed this independent cooking task.
Year 9
The Year Nine students are currently competing in The Great Saltwater Bake Off! In groups, students have to create a recipe that involves shortcrust pastry. They have two weeks to create and present their dish to a panel of judges which is happening this Friday. Seeing everyone's creativity in the kitchen is amazing, and we wish all the groups luck this week.
Our extension Year Nine class have been working very hard this semester learning new skills and cooking processes such has sous vide, food chemistry when making fruit gels and perfecting their knife skills. All of this will assist the students with their final assessment task where the class is hosting a dinner for their families and teachers. We are looking forward to all the exciting dishes they students are going to create.
Our extension class was also very fortunate to participate in an incursion hosted by the head chef of Navi, Jullian Hills. He spoke with the class about how at his restaurant he follows the design cycle to create unique dishes and even brought along his macaroon starter for the class to assemble. It was a great experience for the class to interact with an industry professional and it has certainly sparked a lot of creativity for the class!
State Athletics Championship Results!
ISAAC WILKINSON - 7G & RAGHAV RAJAJI - 9F
A huge congratulations to Isaac Wilkinson (7G) and Raghav Rajaji (9F) on their fantastic achievements at the State Athletics Championships!
Competing at state level is an incredible achievement, and both boys should be very proud of their efforts.
Their hard work, determination and commitment have been wonderful to see. We are so proud of our boys for representing Saltwater College so brilliantly. Well done, Isaac and Raghav!
Isaac placed 4th in the 100m sprint
Raghav placed 4th in the 800m
State Champion Table Tennis Qualifiers
A huge congratulations to our Year 7 boys’ Table Tennis Team on winning the Regional Finals on Friday 23 October at the Geelong Table Tennis Centre! The students demonstrated fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship, and we are incredibly proud of their achievement.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Rishabh Bhaskaracharya – 7A
- Yuanzhi Cai – 7B
- Ayan Haider – 7A
- Aarush Jaini – 7I
- Karsten Nebre – 7D
The team will now represent Saltwater College at the State Championships on Friday 27 November at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
We wish the boys the very best as they prepare for this exciting opportunity. Well done!