Teaching and Learning
Booklists for 2026
Booklists for 2026 classes have been published on Compass and parents/carers are able to begin purchasing these resources for next year.
How to Order
Families can place their orders via the Campion Website: www.campion.com.au and use the 2026 short code: 3DQM
Students need to place their order by 19th December 2025. Other order/delivery options will be available for families who do place their order after this date.
Celebration of Song
Lyndale had the pleasure of hosting the Celebration of Song on Tuesday 21 October. This special event brought together six local school choirs to perform for one another in a celebration of community and music. Each of the following schools brought their choirs to perform two songs: Lyndale Secondary College, Silverton Primary School, Athol Road Primary School, Chandler Park Primary School, Wallarano Primary School, and Keysborough Gardens Primary School.
We were all blown away by the talent of these students and their incredible voices. We are so excited to have been involved in this event and look forward to participating in an even bigger version next year.
Looking for a good book to read? Introducing Australian Author, Amy Doak
Amy Doak is a lifelong lover of books, reading and writing. Her debut YA crime novel Eleanor Jones Is Not A Murderer was released in September 2023, and the sequel Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep A Secret was released in July 2024. Amy has two more YA mysteries coming in 2025.
Eleanor Jones Is Not A Murderer won the 2024 Davitt Award for Best Crime Novel for YA Readers; was a CBCA 2024 notable; and was shortlisted for both the 2024 ABIA Award Book of the Year for Older Readers, and for the 2024 Davitt Awards Best Debut Crime Novel.
Amy has written for many years, working as a freelance writer, and publishing multiple non-fiction titles. She has also worked in marketing and media (radio, television, magazines) and continues to consult in these fields – particularly with those seeking to publish. Enjoying an enduring passion for reading, Amy loves to encourage others to foster a joy of story in all forms.
Jessica Quinn
Assistant Principal – Staff and Student Learning
"Wali’s Newstart Adventure"
This term, Year 10 student Wali Oryakhil had the opportunity to take part in the Newstart Program, an exciting experience designed to build teamwork, confidence, and new skills.
Wali’s highlights included rock climbing, where he challenged himself to climb as high as possible with his belay partner Evee — making it halfway up the wall! He also enjoyed the swim check, learning essential lifesaving skills such as how to rescue someone using floats, ropes, and noodles.
A special moment for Wali was working with Motley the Rapper, who taught him how to write and perform his own rap. Wali’s performance, which showcased Motley's “three golden rules” — Rhyming, Timing, and Aligning — was even played at the Newstart graduation. Throughout the program, Wali also took part in team challenges, volunteered at Myuna Farm, and earned certificates in swimming and first aid.
Reflecting on the experience, Wali said he is grateful for the opportunity and would like to thank his family, friends, and mentors Declan, Shannon, Evee, and Gee for their support."
Dylan Mersin