What's been happening at MRC
MRC - ANZAC Day
On Thursday, April 25th, College Captains, members of student advocacy, and staff attended the Anzac Day service at the Craigieburn War Memorial. The service provided the opportunity for our students to immerse in the local community and remember those Australian men and women who served their country and to honour those who made the supreme sacrifice. At this service, our College Captains were able to lay a wreath to symbolise their remembrance and acknowledgment.
ANZAC DAY - Early Years
Students gathered to pay their respects and reflect on the ANZAC legacy.
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Students are consolidating addition skills through fun and engaging math games
Year 2 : Materials and Mixing Incursion
WORK EXPERIENCE 2024
The Year 10 Work Experience program recently wrapped up, propelling students into the professional world. This immersive experience allowed them to unveil potential career paths and hone essential skills that will be assets throughout their working lives.
Students spent a week shadowing professionals in their chosen fields, actively participating in daily tasks. This hands-on approach gave them a firsthand look at industry realities, from the daily grind to the moments of triumph. Beyond observation, this program fostered the development of critical communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management skills – all highly sought-after by employers.
Year 7 2025 Parent Information Evening The Year 7 information evening for our 2025 prospective students was held on the 17th of April 2024. With approximately 250 people in attendance, the evening proved to be a major success. Attendees were welcomed with a sausage sizzle before the commencement of presentations and tours. The event centered around our recently constructed Nottingham building, where families received detailed insights into Mount Ridley College’s curriculum programs. Following the informative session, families were invited on a tour of the college, led by our staff and students who provided opportunities for our staff to showcase our curriculum programs. Our facilities and teaching programs were definitely a highlight for many families with positive comments flowing through their conversations.
Yr 10 Food Technology
The Year 10’s have been looking at food around the world and the many different cuisines available to us. This week we cooked some Greek food and made a delicious Greek salad with lamb koftas!
Year 10 Food Technology and Japanese Sister School visit
The Year 10 Food Technology class made a delicious sticky date pudding with a native ingredient, Wattleseed. Wattleseed comes from the Acacia tree and has a savoury, nutty, chocolate, coffee flavour. We have been looking at food around the world and this dish links in with Australia!We also had a visit from our Japan Sister School student Ren who had the opportunity of experiencing a day in the life as an Australian student. He did a fantastic job and loved the dessert
Year 10 Hospitality
The Year 10 Hospitality students completed their dessert design brief learning task this week. They had to research a dessert and choose one to make. Dishes ranged from caramel slice, Hungarian apple cake, churros, linzer cookies and more!! Delicious
ABCN Find Your Purpose
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, the Year 9 and 10 students had been invited to delve into a profound experience, in which they participated in a program called “Find Your Purpose”. The students were provided with a unique opportunity to navigate their own values and interests with the nurturing guidance of experienced mentors.
During the program, students were encouraged, as well as challenged to think about their true passion and aspirations, through insightful discussions, interactive workshops and listening to anecdotal experiences from their group mentor. With their findings, they were then directed to make connections between their individual values and the many career paths that align with these values.
This excursion wasn’t just about discovering careers; it's allowed students to ignite the flame of purpose within themselves and empowering them to tread the path that resonates most deeply with their authentic selves. As they closed the program, enriched with self-awareness and direction, students were able to embark on a journey of fulfillment and significance, to make meaningful contributions to both their own lives and the world around them.
VCE AND CAREERS EXPO
On Thursday and Friday this week, almost 200 students across year 11 and year 12 attended the VCE and Careers expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Students were able to access:
- universities, TAFE colleges and training providers
- providers of VCE resources, information and services
- organisations with apprenticeship information and opportunities
- organisations with employment opportunities
- organisations with cadetship opportunities
- career advisers and student support services
- providers of tutoring services, lecture and study skills programs
- providers of international exchange and GAP year programs
- providers of youth services and programs
VM Senior Students :
Mount Ridley College Vocational Major Class has started it project for 2024. Working with the junior school, the concept and theme for this year is “growing together”. The classes have undertaken a project of working together in our community gardens that MRC has to offer to grow its own vegetables and herbs, whilst maintaining, nurturing them to their full potential, just like our students! We will hopefully producing fresh winter vegetables and fresh herbs that will be available to the MSC community at a later point in the year.
Year 10 Advanced Japanese Immersion city experience
Yr 10 Advanced Japanese class students embarked on a cultural adventure, venturing into the city for a unique yukata wearing experience. Yukata are traditional Japanese garments similar to kimonos, known for their vibrant colors and comfortable wear during the hot summer months.
The yukata experience likely involved donning the beautiful garments with the assistance of experts, ensuring they were worn correctly and looked their best.
This cultural experience has undoubtedly fostered a deeper appreciation for Japanese attire and aesthetics. Students learned about the different types of yukata and the occasions for which they are worn.
