Whole School
Key Dates
| Week | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tue 29 Oct | Y12 Exams commence |
| 5 | Mon 4 Nov | Alternative program - no regular classes |
| Tue 5 Nov | Public Holiday | |
| Wed 6 - Fri 8 Nov | Food Bank drive |
Art & Technology Exhibition
The 2024 Maribyrnong College Art and Technology Exhibition opened on Tuesday, October 22nd with a public gallery viewing. This event brought together students, families, and staff to celebrate the impressive work of students in Visual Art, Performing Arts, Systems Engineering, Art Club and the 3D Printing Club. Attendees voted for the People's Choice Award in Year 12 Art Making and Exhibiting and Visual Communication Design.
The three-day exhibition concluded with an awards ceremony featuring a drama performance and a beautiful piano piece by Year 12 students. Awards recognised excellence across many subjects and former student Frankie shared how her art education at the college has inspired her in all aspects of her life.
A big thank you to the dedicated art, performing art and technology staff for their amazing support in making this event happen. Congratulations to all award recipients on your excellent work!
People's Choice Award winners:
| Year 12 Art Making & Exhibiting | Leander BALLUGO |
| Year 12 VCD | Polina GALKINA |
| Alumni Award | Beatrix FLORANDA |
Food Bank Food Drive
During our shortened week 5, the College will be conducting a food drive to collect much needed items for Food Bank. Food Bank is the largest hunger relief charity in Australia and relies on donations of all sizes to support people in need.
Food Bank welcome all non-perishable pantry items, personal hygiene and household items. Donated items must be unopened, in their original packaging with full ingredient and allergen listing, and within their best before date. Please see the poster above for more information on the types of items in need.
Students are asked to bring their donated items to the Junior School Office at RECESS on WEDNESDAY 6th, THURSDAY 7th & FRIDAY 8th of November where student leaders will meet them and accept their items. The student in each year level with the highest number of donated goods will receive a canteen voucher.
Thank you for your support as together we help in the fight against hunger.
Rose O’Connor and the Student Voice Committee
Scholarships
The Department of Education manages a range of scholarships for students on behalf of various trusts.
| Year level (2025) | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Tertiary | Alexander Rushall Scholarship Year 12 students commencing a full-time university degree in 2024, valued at $1,800 each |
| Y10, Y12 | Dammery Educational Trust Fund Scholarships Year 10 students valued at $1,500 each · Year 12 students valued at $2,500 each |
| Y7-11 | John and Maud Askew Secondary Scholarships Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students valued at $1,500 each |
| Y8 | Robert Sterne Marr Scholarship Year 8 student valued at $300 each |
| Y10 | VADC and Ivy Blair Scholarships Year 10 students who are supported by a single parent/carer or whose parent/s have passed away, valued at $750 each |
| Tertiary | George Garibaldi Turri Scholarships For Year 12 students who will be undertaking a full-time teaching degree in 2025. Valued at $2,680 for the first year, with the amount adjusted annually in line with Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the duration of the course. |
| Tertiary | Ella Donald Fine Arts Memorial Scholarships For Year 12 students who will be undertaking a full-time Fine Arts degree in 2025. Valued at $1,000 each annually for the duration of the course. |
| Tertiary | Alice Jennings Scholarship For a Year 12 female Koorie student who will be undertaking a full-time TAFE or university course in 2025 in a field that contributes to the welfare of the Koorie population. Valued at $1,000 annually for the duration of the course. |
| Tertiary | Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarships For Year 12 students who will be undertaking a full-time degree in 2025 with the exception of Arts, Education, Music and Theology at $10,000 each annually for three years. For further information and eligibility, visit Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarship Application Information |
| Tertiary | Mary Jane Lewis Trust Scholarships For Year 12 students who will be undertaking a full-time degree in 2024 at $10,000 each annually for three years. For further information and eligibility, visit Mary Jane Lewis Trust Scholarships |
| Tertiary | Francis Gregory Foundation Scholarships For Year 12 students who will be undertaking a full-time degree in 2024 at any university in Australia. The scholarship is valued at $6,000 each annually for the duration of the course. For further information visit Francis Gregory Foundation. |
| Tertiary | Margaret Schofield Scholarships For Year 12 students who have demonstrated a commitment to both Music Performance or Composition in recent years and a future career in Music Performance or Composition at $7,000 each as a one-off payment. For further information visit Margaret Schofield Scholarships. |
| Y8, Y9, Y10, Tertiary | Rail, Tram and Bus Union Scholarships Only students who have a parent/guardian who is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (Locomotive Division) are eligible for these scholarships: > Frank Carey Memorial Scholarships valued at $600 each will be awarded to Year 9 students > Glenn Moorehead Memorial Scholarship valued at $300 each for Year 8 students > Steve Gibson Memorial Scholarships valued at $600 each for Year 10 students > Ken Matthews Memorial Scholarship valued at $600 for Year 12 students who will be undertaking a full-time degree in 2025 |
| Y10 | Victoria Police Scholarships Only students who have a parent/guardian who is a member of the Victoria Police, a retired member or a Police widow or widower are eligible for these scholarships: One Tynan-Eyre Memorial Scholarship for a Year 10 student valued at $600, and one for a Year 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student valued at $600 |
Each scholarship has specific critieria. Common critiera include:
- Academic excellence
- Participation in school activities and/or community involvement
- Financial disadvantage
Visit this website to learn more about the criteria for each scholarship. Student who would like to apply for one of these scholarship should contact Tayatea Mackenzie (Assistant Principal).
Interschool Sport
SSV State Athletics
Congratulations to the Maribyrnong College Athletics team which competed at the SSV State Athletics championships held at Lakeside stadium on Monday 21st October. 10 Athletes became State Champions in individual events with a further 7 joining the State Champions ranks after the relays. A special congratulations to Raveen, Sebastian and Lara finishing their time at Maribyrnong College with State Titles.
School Sport Victoria Athletics State Champions:
| G 15 Yrs | 90m Hurdles | Armani Mauriohooho |
| B 12-13 Yrs | 90m Hurdles | Gabriel Owusu-Afriyie |
| B 15 Yrs | High Jump 1 | Oliver Castro |
| B 18-20 Yrs | Long Jump 1 | Sebastian Weickhardt |
| B 18-20 Yrs | Triple Jump | Sebastian Weickhardt |
| G 18-20 Yrs | Triple Jump | Khushnoor Rangi |
| B 17 Yrs | Long Jump 1 | Raveen Alwis |
| G 18-20 Yrs | 800m | Lara Sacaner |
| G 17 Yrs | Long Jump 1 | Thushana Sri Deenathalayan |
| G 17 Yrs | Triple Jump | Thushana Sri Deenathalayan |
| B 17 Yrs | Triple Jump | Arden Stevens |
| G 12-13 Yrs | Shot Put 1 [3.0 kg] | Scarlett Koutogiannis |
| G 16 Yrs | 4x100m Relay | Sass Jurson |
| Armani Mauriohooho | ||
| Ella Leith | ||
| Lillian Micallef | ||
| G 17 Yrs | 4x100m Relay | Sukhnoor Rangi |
| Khushnoor Rangi | ||
| Thushana Sri Deenathalayan | ||
| Kiara Boyd | ||
| B/M 17 Yrs | 4x100m Relay | Arden Stevens |
| Raveen Alwis | ||
| Maddox Wilson | ||
| Josh Djatschenko |
SSV Senior Girls Cricket
Well done to our Senior Girls cricket team who were runners up in the SSV State final against SEDA Carlton. Maribyrnong batted first a setting a solid target of 117 runs. SEDA only managed to pass our score late in the game finishing on 3/119.
Year 8 SSV State Football Final
In the SSV final postponed from term 3, Maribyrnong hosted Keilor Downs Secondary College in the State football final. By half time Maribyrnong had managed to score 4 goals whilst holding Keilor scoreless. After half time Maribyrnong scored a further 6 goals to take out final 10-0.
Youth Junction - After School Drop In
Homework Help
Pride Club
