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We love to celebrate our students' achievements - if your student has won something, appeared in something, competed in something, or is proud of achieving something outside of school, send photos and information to their Homeroom teacher for inclusion in our Newsletter.
Precision, Patience, and Pipettes: Year 7s Create the Rainbow
For many of our Year 7 students, entering a secondary school science lab feels like stepping into a whole new world. Having often had limited access to dedicated science facilities in primary school, the start of Year 7 is a critical time for building "lab literacy"—learning to navigate equipment, mastering safety protocols, and understanding the precision required in applying the scientific method.
To put these new skills to the test, our Year 7 classes followed a series of detailed instructions to create a "rainbow" of coloured liquids across a row of test tubes. Using measuring cylinders and pipettes, students must calculate and transfer exact volumes of liquid.
Beyond the technical task, this practical task requires teamwork and communication. When we reflect at the end of the lesson, students often identify communication as their biggest hurdle. Learning to communicate with safe pracs like this prepares them to tackle more challenging and risky pracs in later years.
The beauty of this activity is that it provides a concrete, visual outcome of the students' efforts. When a group successfully aligns six perfectly coloured tubes, it is a clear demonstration that they have mastered the foundational skills of accuracy, safety, and collaboration.
GIPPSLAND SPORTS ACADEMY AWARDS
The College had five students amongst the graduates at the 29th Annual Gippsland Sports Academy Awards and Recognition night, on Friday 1st May 2026.
Congratulations to the following students who have excelled in their sports: Cohen Joske (Taekwondo), Jaedon Kindom (Volleyball), Amelia Hams (Volleyball), Rachel Denbrok (Individual Scholarship Program) and Madison Van Den Broek (Tennis).
Amelia Hams was one of the three nominees for the Darrell White Award, and Madison Van Den Broek was a nominee for the David Drane Award.
This week in Chemistry, our students stepped into the world of equilibrium and discovered that chemical reactions are not always as “finished” as they seem!
Through a hands-on concentration equilibrium practical, students investigated how changing the concentration of chemicals can shift an equilibrium system — bringing Le Chatelier’s Principle to life right before their eyes.
From dramatic colour changes to careful observations and predictions, the lab was full of curiosity, problem-solving and plenty of “wait… do that again!” moments. Students worked scientifically to test how systems respond to change, while developing their practical skills and confidence in analysing evidence.
A highlight of the session was seeing students successfully predict the direction of equilibrium shifts before testing their ideas experimentally. It was fantastic to watch theory transform into visible chemical change!
Well done to all students for their enthusiasm, teamwork and safe laboratory practices throughout the practical.
Year 10 Gipps Tech Growing into the Future Excursion:
Year 10 Food Production and Sustainability students recently participated in an exciting excursion exploring the future of agriculture and food security. Throughout the day, students investigated how emerging technologies are transforming modern farming practices and sustainable food production.
Students particularly enjoyed interacting with a range of innovative technologies including drones, robots, sensors, and machine learning tools. They took part in hands-on activities where they worked collaboratively to solve real-world agricultural challenges and develop creative solutions using the design thinking process.
The excursion provided students with valuable insight into the importance of sustainable food production and the role technology will play in securing food supplies for the future. It was a highly engaging and enjoyable experience for all involved.
Year 10 Food Production and Sustainability prac – Pasta
Year 10 Food Production and Sustainability students recently participated in a practical lesson in which they made homemade pasta using pasta machines. As part of their study of sustainable food systems, students explored the concept of food miles and considered the environmental impact of heavily processed and packaged foods.
By preparing pasta from scratch, students gained a greater appreciation for simple, fresh ingredients and the benefits of making food locally rather than relying on packaged supermarket products. The class enjoyed the hands-on experience and developed valuable food preparation skills while deepening their understanding of sustainability in food production.
