College Updates 

Sports Update

Basketball Update - Term 3

Term 3 was a busy time for students competing in basketball. All of our teams, from Year 7 to Senior School, won the SSV West Gippsland Division with a standout being the Year 8 Boys A and B teams, both making the Grand Final against each other. The Senior School teams competed in the Gippsland Division, with the Boys Team being victorious. Well done to all students involved and we wish them all the best in future rounds.

Gippsland Basketball - Term 4

Earlier this term we had six teams attend the Gippsland Basketball competition. All teams displayed great teamwork with a lot of smiles on and off the court. Congratulations to all teams that attended and well done on making it through to the Gippsland round. 

Gippsland Champions - Year 7 Boys, Year 7 Girls, Intermediate Girls

Runners Up - Year 8 Boys, Intermediate Boys

State AFL - Term 3 

The Intermediate Boys had a stellar performance, winning a State Quarter Final by 4 points to Frankston High School last month. Later in the day the boys played against Rowville Secondary College, falling short by 20 points. The boys did not give up and they showed great sportsmanship throughout the day, playing in the new AFL uniform. Well done boys. 

Middle School Girls Gippsland Champions

Earlier this term the Year 8 Boys, Intermediate Boys and Intermediate Girls competed in the Gippsland level of school cricket where the girls were victorious! We are very proud of the effort and sportsmanship shown by all three teams on the day, well done.

Coates Talent League Best and Fairest- Brodie Atkins

Congratulations to Year 12 student, Brodie Atkins, on winning the Coates Talent League Boys Best and Fairest! This is a huge achievement and a credit to Brodie's hard work and dedication to the game. Well done, Brodie! 

Weightlifting Youth Championships

Congratulations to Year 12 student, Izzy Grylls, who recently came home with the title of Youth National Weightlifting Champion after competing at Bribie Island! Well done on this outstanding achievement, Izzy!

Deb Ball 

Last term we hosted two Debutante Balls for our Year 10 and 11 students. Both nights were special, spent with our students and their families.

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Term 4 Assembly

Earlier this term our SRC facilitated a whole school assembly. Students and staff heard from the Year 12 2026 School Captain candidates and participated in the World's Greatest Shave event.

2026 School Captains

Congratulations to Layna Hale, Zane Poxon, Madeline Howlett and Aiden Savige who were recently appointed as our 2026 School Captains.

World's Greatest Shave

Our recent World's Greatest Shave event was a huge success, raising $5052! Thank you to everyone who contributed either on the day or by donating, you have made a real difference. Thank you to Kellee and Linda from Scissor Tricks in Moe for finalising our shaver's hair dos!  If you would like to donate to the Leukemia Foundation, please click the below link;

https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/.../LowannaCollege2025

VCE-VM Showcase

Earlier this term we hosted a VCE-VM showcase where our students had the opportunity to show the community what they have been working on throughout the year. Thank you to those who attended and well done to our students who have worked hard on their projects throughout the year. 

Year 12 Assembly

Our Year 12 students had their last EVER school assembly recently. It was a great way to farewell our students - congratulations to our Class of 2025.

Year 12 Celebration Day

Celebration Day was a fun way for our Year 12 students to celebrate finishing 13 years of high school! We hope their time at Lowanna College is one they can look back on with pride and joy. We can't wait to see what their future holds.

Footy Tipping Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our recent AFL Footy Tipping and SuperCoach League competitions! 

AFL Footy Tipping:

1st place (overall and highest ranked student) - Cody Briggs - 160 tips 

2nd place (overall and highest ranked student) - Sarah Macfarlane - 158 tips 

3rd place overall - Julie Sheahey (staff) - 158 tips 

4th place overall (3rd highest ranked student) - Jack Donelly - 157 tips

AFL SuperCoach Lowanna League:

1st place overall - Ben van Dyk (staff) 

2nd place overall (highest ranked student) - Brodie Atkins  

3rd place overall - Scott van Dyk (staff) 

4th place overall (2nd highest student) - Harvey Osborne  

5th place overall (3rd highest student) - Charlie Stone

Art and Music Update

Rotary Art Show

We had a number of students attend the Moe Rotary Art Show over the school holidays. Congratulations to the students whose art was on display!

Instrumental Music Program 

Applications for the Instrumental Music Program are now open! Check Compass for more information and apply using the below link. 

https://forms.office.com/r/MSF0KAYmc3

Newborough East Performance

Well done to our Music students who treated Newborough East Primary School students to a performance last week. You represented the college with pride and did a fantastic job! 

Art Exhibition and Soiree 

Our Term 4 Art Exhibition and Soirée last Tuesday night was a huge success and well attended by our local community, including visitors from Baw Baw Views and The Range. The event was facilitated by our students who were the MCs on the night and assisted with setup of the exhibition. Well done to everyone involved and thank you to everyone who supported our students by attending. 

Year 12 Art Creative Practice

Year 12 Art Creative practice students have finished their second final artworks and finished their folios. 

LIA Deposits Due

A reminder that 2026 LIA students need to hand in their $50 deposits.

Year 11 VCE-VM Mock Interviews

Recently, our Year 11 VCE VM students had the opportunity, as part of the process to become job ready, to take part in mock job interviews. Students have been preparing in class refining resumes, learning tips and tricks for interview techniques and were able to put these into practice. We are incredibly thankful to the members of local businesses and organisations who spent their valuable time sharing their experience and guidance in running these interviews. Students received feedback on the day and will receive further feedback in class. 

Thank you to Andrea from TAFE Gippsland, Kat from the Gippsland Tech School, Max from Latrobe City Council, Mavis and Lorraine from Probus Moe, David and Claire from McMillans, Trish from Dairy Australia and Lisa from Delta Group for supporting our students.

Headstart Success

Congratulations to Lilly Parton, Year 11, who has signed into a School-Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) with the support of Head Start. Lilly will be undertaking a Certificate III in Business while working with First National Real Estate Traralgon and continuing her school studies part-time. We wish Lilly all the best as she gets her career off to a 'head start!'

Booklist Information

The 2026 booklists are now available. Please refer to the below Parent Payment Flyer for more information on how to log into the Box of Books Shop. The 2026 booklist is available on the college website and via the Box of Books Shop. If you have any questions, please contact the college on 03 5127 9200. 

FAQ's 

What if I don’t know my child’s subjects yet?

Booklists are released early to enable parents/guardians to have additional time to create an account and preview the items. Subject confirmation is due to occur just prior to our Headstart Program (which commences in December).

Can I still purchase second-hand books?

Yes. As in previous years, please ensure the second-hand book/s you are purchasing are on the 2026 booklist. Your child may still bring a hard copy second-hand book to school, similar to purchasing a new hard copy book from Box of Books. There is a Lowanna College Secondhand Books, Equipment and Uniform page where you can buy and sell school books. 

Can I get a hard copy of the booklist, for buying my stationery from a local store?

Yes, you can access a printed copy of the booklist from any of our Mini School offices or the General Office (Reception). Alternatively, you can download a copy from our website, under ‘Publications’.

Please note that Edrolo information will be released to relevant students and families later this month.

Secondhand Books, Equipment and Uniform  

If you are looking for, or wanting to sell, secondhand books (or uniform) you can join the Lowanna College Secondhand Books, Equipment and Uniform Facebook Page on the below link. Please note that buyers need to ensure they are purchasing the correct uniform and books as per the Uniform Policy and the current booklists (available on the Box of Books Shop and on the college website).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/741636325988116

Mrs. Farrington's Yummy Recipes

Our very own Mrs. Farrington has some yummy recipes attached to make at home and enjoy!!

Protecting Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Warm and wet weather can result in greater numbers of mosquitoes and an increased risk of illness from mosquito bites. While the overall risk is currently low, some mosquitoes may be carrying diseases that make people sick. 

The best protection against mosquito-borne illness is to avoid mosquito bites.

Families can protect against mosquito bites by: 

• covering up as much as possible with long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing  
• applying insect repellent that contains picaridin or DEET on exposed skin when outdoors 
• limiting outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are active
• clean up and remove containers and items around the home that may hold water where mosquitoes may breed.

Families with any health concerns should see their doctor or phone NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 606 024 (available 24 hours). 

Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines

Japanese encephalitis virus is spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes and can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain.

A free vaccine is available to some individuals to protect Victorians at higher risk of the virus. 

For more information, including vaccine eligibility, refer to the Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis webpage. 

Find out more

For more information on protecting against mosquito-borne diseases, families can refer to the following Better Health Channel pages:

• Mosquitoes can carry diseases
• Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease, including a handy checklist to help reduce mosquito breeding sites at home and resources translated into other languages.
• Japanese encephalitis virus

Science Update

Year 9 Science

Students have been learning about different types of chemical reactions and exploring this by conducting experiments. 

Agricultural Science

Students in Ag Science have been caring for chickens this term! They are laying a large amount of eggs, one of which weighed nearly a whopping 100g! It's been an enriching experience for our students.