Around the College
Exploring Futures:
Careers Expo 2025
On Tuesday, 12 August 2025, Endeavour College hosted its annual Careers Expo, welcoming students and their families to explore the many possibilities that lie beyond secondary school.
The event brought together a diverse group of exhibitors, including Universities, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and Industry representatives, all eager to support our students as they navigate decisions around future career pathways. From higher education options to vocational training and direct employment opportunities, the Expo provided valuable insights and practical advice for everyone in attendance.
Students and families engaged in meaningful conversations with experts who offered guidance on making informed choices about further study, training, and employment. The event not only opened doors to new possibilities but also encouraged our students to think proactively about their future aspirations and the steps needed to achieve them.
The College extends its sincere thanks to all exhibitors and attendees for contributing to another successful Careers Expo. Events like these are a vital part of our commitment to empowering students to make confident, informed decisions as they prepare for life beyond Endeavour.
Deborah Frahn
Pathways Coordinator
Science Week
The theme of Science Week for 2025 was ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’.
This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the Universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science.
A number of activities and competitions were organised across the College to celebrate Science Week during Week 5.
The week began with a Care Group quiz featuring a range of questions about space and our natural world. This was won by three Care Groups, each with a perfect score! Congratulations to Spence South, Florey South and Mackillop North!
Students had the opportunity to use the Lumination Lab to explore space in virtual reality.
A Care Group Kahoot challenged students’ speed and accuracy in answering questions about the Solar System. It was Kavel North who was victorious, with a number of Care Groups close behind.
Staff were also treated to the annual Science Week Morning Tea, courtesy of the Science faculty.
On Wednesday at lunch time our Stage 1 Chemistry students ran an ‘electron biscuit’ stall, where they iced biscuits and added lollies to represent the electrons surrounding the nucleus of the atom. There was also a themed playlist of popular music played, with the challenge to identify the theme.
Millie Nash was lucky enough to identify the theme of ‘Outer Space’ and won a $25 STEM voucher. On Thursday, the laboratory was open to students at lunch time to ‘come and try’ Science – featuring the opportunity to complete the Stroop Test for Psychology, use a senior microscope for Biology, create a lemon battery for Chemistry, and watch Fran Whittle perform a Physics demonstration, showing that all objects are pulled towards the earth at the same speed – even water!
On Friday, Mrs Brown and Mr Dissel hosted a nature walk around the lake to round out the week, along with the conclusion of the week-long photography competition, where students were asked to submit their best original photo of our natural world. This competition was won by Kai Bodel, for his photograph of swamp wallabies at the Gorge Wildlife Park, also winning him a STEM voucher.
The highlight of the week was the Science Week assembly, presented by the Stage 2 Chemistry class, who demonstrated three
eye-catching experiments to the school, explaining the chemical reactions occurring at each step. The audience was enthralled watching “water change to wine”, the vibrant flame test colours and finally the luminol reaction, which causes an amazing glow!
It was a memorable week, where the entire school was encouraged to embrace their inner scientist and marvel at the world we live in.
I would like to extend my thanks to all students who participated, and the staff in the Science Faculty for their dedication and enthusiasm throughout the week.
Innika Ackerley
Head of Science
College Board Dinner
Earlier this week our Stage 2 Food and Hospitality students stepped out of the classroom and into the kitchen, showcasing their skills and creativity by preparing and serving a stunning three-course dining experience for the College Board for their AT- Group Practical Task
From the very first bite, our guests were treated to a menu that rivalled restaurant-quality dining.
The students worked seamlessly as a team, ensuring the highest level of professionalism and deliciousness were served at every stage. This was learning at its finest, with our young chefs demonstrating not only culinary expertise but also hospitality, organisation, and creativity.
Thanks to Mrs Measday, Mr Wooldridge and many other staff, who have encouraged, inspired, and assisted this bunch of talented future chefs.
We are so proud of what they achieved; an experience our guests won’t soon forget!
Renee Hutton
Head of Technologies
Bell Shakespeare
The Year 11 students were lucky to see the 'rehearsal' performance of 'Mabeth' (or, to those superstitious folks, 'The Scottish play'). The students found it both hilarious and entertaining. The actors truly brought the meaning of the play to the students, with the actor playing Macbeth playing the inept scholar who is slowly sucked deeper into the madness that plagues his character.
There was great audience participation with Samantha Perryman and Paige Emery stepping up as truly terrifying witches, 'hailing' Macbeth and bringing on his doom, much to the delight of the audience, and the stomping of the audience to signify the dreaded knocking.
Of course, the star of the show was not the wailing witches, the brutal Macbeth or the villainous and tragic Lady Macbeth, but Mr Bonini. His stellar stand in performance as King Duncan, who was ruthlessly murdered by Macbeth, will forever be remembered in theatre history.
We all hail the rightful King, His Highness Bonini. May he always be remembered for his tragic fall from the prop box on stage.
Siobhan Schoeman
Head of English