Outside the Classroom

Year 7 Camp

2026 Year 7 camp at Camp Adanac was an amazing experience for me, with delicious food, fun activities and an awesome movie night! The bus ride there was pretty short, so we got there earlier than I expected. We had a snack and talked amongst ourselves, which I really enjoyed. After watching an information video we found out who was in our cabins. Mine had all my friends which was great and we had a fantastic time together. The activities were so fun. My favourites were the damper making and the stand-up paddle boarding. Other activities were the climbing treadwall, where you got to climb a vertical treadwall with climbing holds and a lever which changed speed levels from 1-9. The action tower was a water activity, an inflated obstacle course on the lake. It had gaps to jump over and a climbing wall to either use a rope or handles to climb up. After you got up the tower you could either slide down into the water or jump off and make a splash. The slide was much scarier so I only did it once but I did the jump off three times. Another activity was the flying fox. It went down the big hill all the way across the lake. It was awesome and you got a cool view of the camp. There was also archery and gaga ball, a trampoline and cage soccer. Archery was action-packed with teams competing against each other. At night we roasted marshmallows over a campfire with Gary and all the teachers, and had a movie night with popcorn. The camp food was also really good. For the first lunch they served us "AFC", which stands for Adanac Fried Chicken, with bread. They also served great dessert, including ice cream sundaes and chocolate mousse. This was the best camp I have ever been on. 

Linus L

Cian Barrie

Marine Biology

This term our year nine Marine Biology students took an excursion to Williamstown to investigate the distribution of marine organisms such as barnacles, limpets, seaweed and crabs across the intertidal zone. Working in teams, students used quadrats to sample along a transect line to gather real-world data and explore human impacts on our marine environment. Students were even rewarded with a trip on the milk bar on the way home! 

Walter Harwood

Kinesiology

The Year 9 Kinesiology class attended Bounce on Monday the 27th April. They played a game of Bounce dodgeball, and collected data on their heart rate and RPE (rate of perceived exertion) for their upcoming KLT. Students then had a great time bouncing and climbing around the centre before we came back to school. 

Samara Harris

VCE VM Zoo Excursion

Our VM students recently enjoyed an awesome day out at the zoo as part of their ongoing learning around community, leadership, conservation, and real-world skills development. With fantastic weather and plenty of animals out and active throughout the day, it made for a memorable and engaging experience for all involved.

This VCE Vocational Major program uses real Zoos Victoria conservation projects to develop personal development and work-related skills through applied, hands-on learning. Through behind-the-scenes experiences, case studies, and project-based learning, students explore how communities care for wildlife, develop practical skills, and plan actions that support both animals and people within their local area.

As part of the program, students investigated the complexities of Victorian community-based wildlife issues and explored the perspectives of different stakeholders involved in conservation and environmental action. Students also worked collaboratively to apply problem-solving strategies to authentic, real-world case studies connected to conservation efforts.

The experience also supported students in developing workplace skills and capabilities through authentic activities linked to careers and occupations within zoo environments. Students learnt about Zoos Victoria’s mission to fight extinction, explored community conservation campaigns, and considered how they can personally contribute to positive environmental change.

Throughout the day, students represented the school exceptionally well, demonstrating curiosity, respect, and enthusiasm as they explored the zoo and participated in discussions and activities. Highlights included observing aquatic animals, learning about conservation initiatives, and discussing the impacts of environmental issues such as litter pollution on local wildlife.

The program will continue to support students as they work towards designing and delivering their own community conservation projects later in the year, encouraging leadership, teamwork, and active citizenship.

A big thank you to the staff who supported the excursion and helped make the day such a success.

Cian Barrie

VCE Spanish Street Art Excursion

Over the last few weeks, our Year 12 Spanish students have been reading Es posible soñar, a novel that explores how art has helped transform communities in Medellín, Colombia, while encouraging students to make connections with their own context and experiences.

As part of this learning, students had the opportunity to explore some of Melbourne’s iconic laneways and street art spaces on a guided excursion with Colombian street artist Yeye. During the tour, students learned about the history and purpose of street art. Students also designed their own stickers featuring personal tags and messages that were meaningful to them.

The excursion inspired many thoughtful reflections from students:

Me pareció fascinante la diversidad de mensajes en el grafiti: algunas obras protestaban contra la guerra y otras simplemente eran dibujos divertidos o creativos.

I was fascinated by the diversity of messages in graffiti: some artworks protested against war, while others were simply fun or creative drawings.

Ada H

Pienso que la excursión fue muy divertida porque aprendimos sobre muchos tipos de arte callejero y también me encantó practicar español con nuestra clase.

I think the excursion was really enjoyable because we learned about many different types of street art, and I also loved practising Spanish with our class.

Astrid R

It was wonderful to see students use this experience as inspiration for their own personal writing pieces and reflections on the social impact of art.

Thank you to our wonderful Year 12 Spanish students for your enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity throughout Unit 3.

Lourdes Garcia Larqué

Tennis

Coburg High School students have put their tennis skills on display this semester with a number of teams making it through to regionals, where they competed at Hume Tennis and Community Centre against the best schools in the region. A special congratulations to the Year 8 Girls who we wish all the best in competing against the top schools in the state. 

Eva Loughnan

Football

On Tuesday the 28th of April our Year 11/12 Boys competed in the Aussie Rules Divisional Round Robin Tournament at Charles Mutton Reserve. Where the boys played against 4 other schools. The first game kicked off quickly with AIA taking an early lead before the boys squeezed home some late goals to win by 2 goals. The second game against John Fawkner college was a goalfest, with the boys dominating the whole game winning by 10 goals to none giving them no chance. As the boys headed into the 3rd game they had just come off a bye fresh and ready to go against Islamic college of sport or (Bachar Houli Foundation) who had also won their first two games, ready to get payback for knocking them out last year. As the game kicked off Bachar got off to a hot start kicking 4 goals to 1 in the first half, leaving the Coburg boys in a bit of strife. As the second kicked off the boys were ready to give it their all. Unfortunately the boys couldn't get over the line losing by just 2 goals. Which led to the fourth game against Glenroy college where the boys knew they couldn't go through but were going to go out there and give it one last crack with all their mates for ‘one last dance’. The game ended with a comfortable 5 goal win. With the CHS footy boys not getting to the next round, they still demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and should be extremely proud of their performance winning 3 out of 4 games and supporting each other right to the end. 

Xavier S 

The team were very fortunate to have Year 10 student Noah T join them as team photographer, here are some of his amazing photos from the day:

Owen Hillier

Senior Boys Basketball

The atmosphere was grim, the stakes were high, and the conditions were unforgiving. Last week, our Senior Boys Basketball team headed into the Division Tournament not just to play, but to take over. By the time the final whistle blew, they hadn't just won a trophy. They’d cemented their status as the coldest squad in the league.

The schedule was designed to break them. The boys were tasked with a gruelling six game marathon, featuring two separate stretches of three games (back-to-back-to-back). With only one real break to catch their breath, fatigue should have been the victor.

Instead, the boys turned the exhaustion into fuel. Despite the physical toll, walking away with the cuts, bruises, and floor burns to prove it, they never flinched. If they were tired, you couldn't tell by the scoreboard.

If the schedule wasn't enough, the elements decided to join the fray. Inside the stadium, it was freezing. Rain was literally seeping through the roof, creating a vibe more suited for a survival movie than a basketball tournament. But while everyone else was shivering, our boys were heating up the court. It was a cold day, but we had ice cold men on the hardwood who didn't care about the temperature.

The brand of basketball on display was nothing short of elite. Our offence and defence weren't just effective: they were electric.

The boys finished the day with an incredible 5-1 record. While they dropped a heartbreaker in the final game, their earlier dominance ensured the trophy stayed with us.

A clinical, 50 point demolition of Glenroy secured a massive margin of victory. It wasn't just a statement: it was the deciding factor. Thanks to that sheer statistical dominance, we secured the tournament win on percentage.

Congratulations to the Senior Boys. You walked into a freezing gym, took the hits, stayed composed, and walked out as Division Champions.

Chris Sanding

Senior Girls Futsal

It was ten seconds into the opening match of the senior girls futsal when Australian International Academy ventured into the Coburg penalty area and smashed in the first goal. Juliet had just volunteered to take the first turn as goalkeeper, having had no prior goalkeeping experience, and the team were equally eager and anxious to find out how they would stack up against the other teams. The players looked at each other with trepidation, eyes were rolled, and the girls lined up again to kick off the match at one-nil down, having not yet touched the ball. It was at this point that Coburg's day out at the Senior Girls Futsal in Brunswick really began. The girls pulled their socks up and knuckled down. Hazel, who had confided before getting on the bus in the morning that she hadn't kicked a ball in years, proceeded to give the defensive performance of the day, strong in every tackle and nullifying waves of AIA attacks. Confidence grew. Esme broke free a couple of times and forced some fine saves. Annabelle organised her team mates from the back of the court and motivated them at half-time: "Girls, we've got this."

What followed was a day of determination, camaraderie and collective joy as the girls took the lead against AIA, conceding a late goal to draw the opening game. From there, Juliet said: "Hey I don't mind this goalkeeper gig after all" and proceeded to complete the rest of the day without conceding another goal! Fotini led the charge in the next match, a joyous celebration following her first ever goal, and Esme left multiple goalkeepers flapping on her road to finishing as top scorer.

Equally as impressive to the performances by everyone involved was the commitment to sportsmanship - the Coburg team wore their smiles, maintained friendliness levels with other teams, and supported each other through every kick of the ball. Well done team you should be proud!

Results:

Coburg 2-2 AIA

Coburg 3-0 ISC

Coburg 5-0 John Fawkner College

Coburg 0-0 Pascoe Vale Girls (Coburg win 3-1 on penalties)

Ross Clark

Homework Club

We are excited to invite students to join our Homework Club on Mondays at 3.25pm-4.30pm in the Library. This is a relaxed and supportive after-school space designed to help students stay on top of their learning while enjoying time with friends.

Held in the school library, Homework Club offers a calm and welcoming environment where students can complete homework, read, or work on assignments with support available. Whether students need help getting started, a quiet space to focus, or a little extra guidance, a variety of teachers will be available weekly.

But it’s not all work!

Homework Club is also a chance to socialise. Students can enjoy a friendly atmosphere with peers, share ideas, and build positive study habits together. To make the experience even more enjoyable, we’ll be offering popcorn and cordial, making learning feel comfortable and fun.

Whether students need help, or just a place to get things done, Homework Club is here to support them.

We look forward to seeing many students there and building a positive space where learning and connection go hand in hand.

Deb Cook

The Value of Work Experience 

There is often the question of whether work experience still holds its relevance in  society in the fast technological space we live in.  

Its purpose is to provide young people with the opportunity to connect with  employers; the opportunity to develop employability skills, explore career options,  engage with people of different nationalities and diverse cultures. Exposure to  businesses, community agencies and a plethora of other opportunities they may  have not encountered before. 

For some students it may enable them to be offered their first part-time job. In some  instances, it may be the opportunity to work in their ideal career job if the opportunity  presents whereby ‘educational seeds are planted and careers are forged’. 

Exploring careers through a Work Experience placement, can provide great insight into what interests a student has and what skills and talents they may have a natural  ability for. 

Zak had the opportunity to submit his interest with the school on behalf of the  Nagnak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary and was successful in being chosen after  submitting an expression of interest outlaying a strong interest.  

It is placements where there is a very high interest, that students need to submit their  expression of interest, competing with other students to be provided the opportunity that is not afforded often. 

This is Zac’s experience:

My time at Nagnak 

When I first went to Nagnak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, to be honest I  thought it would just be a zoo, however it was different, instead of feeding animals, helping with tours and cleaning enclosures, I was going into swampy  waters, finding out what was in different water bodies and planting grass into  the ground. Nagnak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary or how I like to call it “a  wildlife sanctuary” was different as it changed my perspective on the outdoors,  how different animals act and what they do when they see humans. I didn't  see this place as a zoo, more or less just a wild area, to sum it up. Now why  did I go to the wildlife sanctuary in the first place? Well I wanted to spend some time with animals and plants to be honest, I thought it would be fun, and  prior to this I had done a semester of Outdoor Education and Environmental  Studies as well as just owning 2 cats.

My first day at the Wildlife Sanctuary was a different experience honestly, I spent with 3 other people my age however we were treated as if we were  adults and I have to say that I did not mind that, on the day we had some things I've never done before, set up a ‘trail camera’, look into different animals homes to see if they are actually there and go into waterproof pants and shoes to go into these bodies of swampy water to trap fish to ensure they  were in the correct areas, which personally was my favourite bit. On Tuesday  we had 4 - 5 small primary schools coming, so I had to set up activities, help kids with tasks and just be with them, which wasn't too bad. On Wednesday  we spent the majority of the day planting grass, which in my opinion did get a bit draining and boring, from the constant ‘dig a hole, place grass, fill it back,  place cover around it’ act, but honestly it could've been worse. Thursday we  went back into the swampy water but this time to analyse samples of the  swamp to actually see what was in the water, we had charts that showed  different organisms so we could identify them, a couple of spiders, a couple beetles and a lot of mud. Finally on Friday we just spent the day finishing  things, we planted some more grass, planted seeds into small containers and  collected our images of the animals on the trail cameras. 

Overall the experience was enjoyable for me and a learning experience, I got to learn things about animals that I didn't know before; like emu’s aren't aggressive and that a wildlife sanctuary is a wild area and not a zoo. I would recommend this work experience to anyone who has career aspirations of doing anything in the wildlife industry, jobs like wildlife biologist, ecologist, wildlife conservation educator and more. 

Zak R 

Work Experience for Year 10’s will run from the 15 June – 19 Jun 2026 

Agnes Fenech 

Career & Pathways Coordinator