Secondary News

Sophie Shortlisted For Top Arts

VCE student Sophie Diamantis has had her Studio Arts work shortlisted for the National Gallery of Victoria’s Top Arts exhibition for 2018.

The Top Arts exhibition is an annual art show held at the Ian Potter Centre in Federation Square. Top Arts features the best artworks from Studio Arts students from the past 12 months. More than 2000 students apply each year and 100 of these are selected.

Just being shortlisted is a fabulous achievement. Congratulations Sophie and We hope to see your art on display.

Tanya Morey

Year 7 Report

Awards, Awards, Awards!!

During the year level assembly on Tuesday 14th of November, a number of the year 7 students were recognised for the amazing work, efforts and contributions they have made.

From academic awards, to community service awards – a number of our students were recognised for their achievements and hard work.

Jiaking Tu – outstanding extension piece of work called ‘The space project’ and outstanding maths work

Arda Barka – big improvement in his attendance and effort

Tim Timoteo – big improvement in his focus and effort, being a fantastic group leader during the ‘Earth’ project and outstanding writing on Pompeii task

Hena Kuljuh – for always taking on feedback and applying it during maths lessons

Maddie Drew – for her learning growth in the equations unit

Elizabeth Kalaitzis – for her learning growth in the equations unit

Jayden Kao – excellent effort in ceramics

John Kalomiris – excellent effort in English

Guiseppe Piccolo – excellent effort in English

Norah Hoang – outstanding writing on Pompeii task

Stephen Ureta – outstanding writing on Pompeii task

Robert Riqueleme – for taking on feedback and applying it during maths

Joshua Newton – outstanding organisation of iPADs

Rory Johnstone – outstanding maths work and digital technology

Congratulation also to the Year 7 Futsul Girls who were victorious winners at the Greater Dandenong Division. As they couldn’t progress any further, they were recognised for their efforts by receiving medals

Well done to Nolween Albert, Ramona Ghandour, Ploy Homkroon, Aleysha Koutsoupias, RoMon Lay and Aliah Zimah.

Ms Georgia Rentzis

7C Science Experiment - Friction

On Monday November 27, 7C science students had a lesson on ‘Friction’. This term we have focused on Physics, beginning with ‘Earth’ and students are now learning about forces and machines. Students were in groups to experiment with different sized of toy cars/trucks and see which surface provided least friction and which surface provided the most friction. Students worked this out from measuring the distance that the vehicles travelled and analysing their data. Students worked very cooperatively with each other and recorded their results. The learning goals and success criteria for the lesson are listed below:

Kyla Crawford

8C Science Experiment- Can You Save Fred?

On Friday November 17, 8C science students had a problem-solving lesson. This year, we have focused more on teamwork and how to work effectively with peers. Students were in groups to try to solve a problem called ‘Can you save Fred?’ and then attempted to solve a challenge from the TED Institute. Students worked very cooperatively with each other and communicated their ideas and opinions respectfully. The learning goals and success criteria for the lesson are listed below:

Learning goals:

1. Think in a critical and creative way

2. Work cooperatively as a group

Success criteria:

1. Use your imagination and creativity to solve problems

2. Use team skills to work effectively as a pair or group

Kyla Crawford

Year 8 Positive Relations Day

On Tuesday 28 November the Year 8’s participated in Positive Relations Day. The day was a great success, despite the very hot weather.

The purpose of the day was to assist students to become more self-reliant and resilient in their relationships with others. Others includes their friends, peers and teachers.

The day was comprised of a wide variety of activities designed to promote positive communication and cooperation between groups. These groups varied from a whole class, to a few individuals and finally their own friendship groups. The successful completion of each activity required students to work together, to plan, solve or perform a physical activity in a competitive setting.

A massive lunch was provided and it came as no surprise to see that by the end of lunch, there were no leftovers.

To further assist on the day, all electronic devices were either left home or left securely in the main office to be collected at the close of day. While many students found this a bit of a challenge at first, they managed to make it through the day and have a fun time doing so.

We would like to thank Katherine Cheeseman and her team from One Eighty for running many of the activities on the day. Their enthusiasm and drive kept things going when the weather flagged a few spirits.

Overall, it was an amazing day. Well done Year 8.

Barrie Skadins

Year 9 Primary Reading Program

Carwatha College P-12 has, for many years, run a program in which Year 9 students assist primary students with their reading. This year, 21 Year 9 students worked with Prep M, 1/2Z, 2/3A and 3L. They spent time with the primary students over 5 days a fortnight, hearing them read and discussing their books with them.

At a recent primary assembly, the Year 9 students were presented with Thank You cards by the students they helped and received a certificate from the College that marked their involvement in the program. The primary students explained how much they enjoyed the program and how their reading benefited from working with their Year 9 mentors. Responding on behalf of the Year 9’s, Sarah Dayaseela explained how the Year 9’s had benefited through improved communication skills and the deep satisfaction they felt when their primary buddies showed improvement in their reading and comprehension.

Thank you to the following Year 9 students for their efforts:

Jenny Huynh

Victoria Kim

Benny Rotich

Sovann Sam

Aryan Shetty

Michael Alexiadis

Sarah Dayaseela

Angela Fourie

Paige Hughes

Lyric Ngan-Woo

Lily Oldfield

Hannah Whitaker

Reginald Comeros

Jewel Dao

Amber Douglas

Hanna Garrard

Hamza Mandzic

Fernando Nhem

Amy Nguyen

Paul Saba

Zeik Zeik

Kevin Fahey

9A Science Experiment - Current Electricity

On Thursday November 2, 9A science students performed a science activity to demonstrate current electricity. Students have been learning about electrical energy lately. The focus of this lesson was how current electricity is created and how to draw electric circuits using circuit symbols. Students took apart a torch and identified the three main components of a basic electric circuit: the load, power and path. They then filled in a sheet to show knowledge of this task. The learning goals and success criteria for the lesson are listed below:

Kyla Crawford

Arthur Williams Junior Citizenship Award

The Rotary Club of Noble Park-Keysborough conducted their 52nd The Arthur Williams Junior Citizenship Award on the evening Thursday 23 November at Sandown Regency Motor Inn.

Five schools in our area were invited to nominate their own worthy student. All nominated students showed dedication to their studies as well as proving themselves as valuable citizens to their school communities and the wider community. Each student received a Citizen watch and a framed certificate.

One of our year 10 students, Ben Bright, was presented with this prestigious award and enjoyed the evening with his parents and Rotarians.

Joe Haddad

Unit 1/2 Biology Experiment - Light Microscope

On Thursday November 2, prospective Unit 1/2 Biology students (as part of their Orientation program) learned how to use a light microscope successfully. Students have been learning about cells and organelles lately. The focus of this lesson was using microscopes, following a Method in an experiment and drawing scientific drawings. Students worked very safely and cooperatively and viewed organelles in an onion cells. The learning goals and success criteria for the lesson are listed below:

Kyla Crawford

Kirsten Hallett - Monash University Extension Program

Current Yr 12 student, Kirsten Hallett has recently graduated not only from Carwatha College P-12, but also from a special Monash University program. Monash University offers this program to students who have achieved a Yr 12 study score of 40 or above in a particular field (such as: Physics, International Studies and Mathematics). This year Kirsten completed the Monash University Extension Program in the Biology discipline. She has been able to balance this program, along with her Yr 12 studies, a part-time job and also being a College Captain. Kirsten has found this program very rewarding in terms of allowing her to get a taste of what it is like to be a University student and being academically challenged. This program offers students a chance to begin their University experience earlier than usual, with subjects completed acting as ‘credit’ towards their desired University course, should they attend Monash University in the future. Also, students who have completed this program could gain a maximum of 5 points to their ATAR. This experience will serve Kirsten well in her endeavour to complete a Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery. The Carwatha College P-12 community congratulates Kirsten on her amazing achievement. ATAR scores are released on Dec 15 this year, and we wish all of our Yr 12 students the best of luck!

Kyla Crawford

Valedictory Evening

It is with pride that on Tuesday, November 21st , staff, parents and families joined together to officially farewell the students of the class of 2017.

It was a beautiful evening which reflected the commitment and dedication of our students to the core values of our school.

Watching them all grown up, confident young men and women accepting their certificates and reflecting on thirteen years of education, brought a sense of pride for their success.

Success was celebrated with many awards being presented for academic and personal achievements which was also reflected in the celebratory speeches.

Students posed for photos to capture the culmination of their schooling whilst music and refreshments enhanced the overall atmosphere.

On behalf of our school, I would like to congratulate you and wish you all the best for the future.