In the Classroom

To our first Year 7 recipients of the All Rounder Merit Award! Your dedication, effort, and positive attitude across all areas of school life are truly commendable.A Taste of Creativity

This term Year 10 Food Technology Students have been learning about food allergies and intolerances and how to modify meals to suit the various nutritional needs of individuals.

There last assessment practical was an opportunity to put this knowledge into practice! The students showcased their creativity and attention to detail, crafting meals that were not only delicious but also mindful of diverse dietary requirements.

Check out there culinary skills:

Inspiring Creativity: TEXSTYLE Showcase

Our Stage 5 and 6 Textiles and Design Students had the great opportunity to visit the TEXSTYLE Showcase at the NSW Embroiderers Guild, Gallery 76. This was a showcase of exemplary works from the 2024 HSC Textiles and Design Major works. Our students drew inspiration from the various projects, techniques and materials. This excursion provided valuable insight and we look forward to seeing them refine their skills in current projects. A big thank you to Ms. Cortese and Mrs. Bou-Melhem for providing our Stage 5 and 6 Textiles and Design students with the opportunity to visit the TEXSTYLE Showcase and gain invaluable inspiration for their projects.

Shadow Puppets with Year  5

In 5 Sapphire, students explored the concept of light and shadow by creating their own shadow puppets and using them to tell their own stories. Through hands-on experimentation, they discovered how light sources, angles, and materials affect the size and clarity of shadows.

Year 9 Drama: Mime 

Our Year 9 Drama students recently completed their assessment focusing on the art of mime. After weeks of learning about the history, techniques, and performance elements of this unique theatrical form, students had the opportunity to bring their skills to life on stage.

CVC Words with Kindy Red!

Kindy Red have been working on identifying phonemes in simple CVC words. Students completed a fun Easter activity whereby they had to sound out and identify the CVC words on the different coloured Easter eggs and record them. 

From garden to plate!

1 Green celebrated the fruits of their hard work in the H Block Veggie Garden by harvesting their very own fresh lettuce! After weeks of nurturing their plants with care and patience, the students were thrilled to use their homegrown produce to create a delicious Caesar Salad.

It was a wonderful opportunity for students to see the full cycle of planting, growing, and enjoying healthy food. They showed great excitement and pride in preparing and sharing their garden-to-plate creation.

Well done to 1 Green for embracing sustainability, healthy eating, and hands-on learning!

Learning through food

 Our Year 8 Arabic class added some flavour to their learning this term with the theme of "Food"! 

Guided by their teacher, students explored the names of everyday foods, ingredients, and even discovered the world of traditional Arabic sweets. To put their knowledge into action, they worked together to prepare a delicious dish of Tabouli. It was a hands-on, fun-filled activity where language and culture came together—learning has never tasted so good!

Mrs Kanfouche

Year 9 Geography field trip

Last term, our Year 9 students took their Geography lessons outside, transforming the outdoors into their classroom. Building on the knowledge they gained last term, students applied their learning to their current topic of Sustainable Biomes.

Through hands-on activities and real-world observations, students explored the importance of sustainability and the ways in which different environments can be protected and managed. The outdoor setting provided a fresh and engaging way to connect theory with practice, deepening their understanding of the natural world.

It was fantastic to see the students so engaged and enthusiastic as they brought their learning to life beyond the walls of the classroom!

-Ms Gahdmar

Leader of Learning: History and Geography 

6 Teal: The Easter Story

Year 6 Teal spent the last week of Term 1 creating an Easter Story Spinner. The students shared the Easter story and brought it to life through vibrant colours; each section filled with meaning and creativity. 

Mrs. Mouawad 

Holiday Workshops: Year 12

Our Year 12 Business Studies students started the term break on a high with focused, intensive HSC study sessions. A huge thank you to our dedicated HSC teachers for their unwavering support and commitment, especially during the first week of holidays. It’s all about planning to succeed — and success starts with preparation, dedication, and a positive mindset. Let’s make it count!

Ms Badr

Leader of Wellbeing: Year 12

Year 11 School Holidays Preliminary Workshop Success 

On Tuesday, the 15th of April, a large number of year 11 students (over 30) attended the college for the holiday workshop that was offered to students. It is safe to say it was a great success!

The 2.5-hour workshop allowed students to challenge their current study habits and focused on building realistic and practical strategies that would allow them to develop simple yet effective study techniques. 

Areas covered included: 

• Quality Revision Material – Using accurate and well-structured revision material ensures a solid understanding of key concepts.
• Creating Effective Notes – Summarizing information in your own words helps reinforce learning and makes reviewing easier.
• Visual Aids – Diagrams, charts, and mind maps can simplify complex ideas and improve memory retention.
• Practice Questions – Regularly doing practice questions helps identify weak areas and builds exam confidence.
• Establishing Routines – A consistent study routine fosters discipline and reduces last-minute cramming.
• Setting Goals – Clear, achievable goals keep you motivated and focused throughout your revision.
• Study Timetables – A well-planned timetable ensures balanced coverage of all subjects and avoids burnout.
• Creating Balance – Including breaks, hobbies, and rest in your schedule helps maintain mental and physical well-being.
• Tools and Resources – Leveraging apps, websites, and textbooks enhances your revision with a variety of learning methods.

Ms Ishak

Leader of Wellbeing: Year 11

Foundation Fun with Numbers!

K Rose showed fantastic teamwork and number sense during a hands-on math's activity! The students were given jumbled number cards from 0 to 30 and worked collaboratively to put them in the correct order. With enthusiasm and focus, they carefully discussed, sorted, and sequenced the numbers, counting forwards together all the way to 30.

It was wonderful to see their growing confidence with number recognition and ordering, as well as the way they supported each other throughout the task. 

Activities like this not only build early numeracy skills but also foster cooperation, communication, and persistence. Well done, K Rose!

Year 7 All-Rounder Merits 

Congratulations to our first Year 7 recipients of the All-Rounder Merit Award! Your dedication, effort, and positive attitude across all areas of school life are truly commendable.

Well done to the following students:

Julian Basnet, Bakhos Bou-Francis, Jamie Lee Boutros, Raphael Cortese, John Daher

George Diab, Ryan Harb, Simon Bazouni, Gezabelle Makdessi, Alexander Mekary, Charlize Nohra, Cloe Semaan and Gianno Sleiman. 

Ms I Delimitrios 

Leader of Wellbeing Year 7