Term 2 Week 9
This week has been a great example of how much learning can happen when students aren't in a classroom. There have been a number of days this week where we have had very few students on site because they have been off doing a range of great activities. Yesterday for example, our Year 9 students visited Wurun to listen to local writer and the author of the book they are studying, Tony Birch talk about his work, his life and the process of being a writer, our Year 7 students were out representing the school in the badminton and soccer teams, learning about community, commitment and communication and our Year 10 students were all out on their work experience placements learning what the world of work is like. All incredible experiences that go beyond the classroom walls and connect with the real world.
Next week is all about what has happened within those walls in the past 2 terms with our end of semester showcase. We are working hard to have every student presenting at least 1 piece of work from across the range of their studies and we are really looking forward to celebrating a great first half of the year with our community.
Looking ahead to next week
Saturday 20th - 9am-midday Building a Grounds committee are planting new plants at the front of the school if you are available get in touch with Andrea and let her know. smith.andrea.mary@gmail.com, or just turn up for some or all of the session with some tools, gloves, and bucket and your enthusiasm.
Monday 22nd - Unicorn Girl Rehearsals: These are happening on Monday and Wednesday next week and don't forget you will also have a holiday rehearsal. If you are involved talk to Sara-Jane to make sure you have all the details.
Tuesday 23rd - Year 8 Soccer are out and about and we have students attending Carlton Football club as well.
- Also on Tuesday we have our open School Council meeting. If you are interested in dialling in please see my compass post.
Thursday 25th - The end of semester showcase - the event we have all been waiting for, At this point the weather is looking pretty good. The pizza oven will be fired up and the bar will be open. Student work will be on display from 4pm-6pm. You can also drop in and catch our annual report to the community at 5:30 and learn a bit more about where we are heading in 2027,
If you want to pre-order a pizza or a raffle ticket you can do that here.
Friday 26th - Last Day of Term - Year 8 students are heading to the MCG and Australian Sports Museum for the day and we will be finishing early with students dismissed at the end of session 3.
Looking even further ahead
Monday 13th July - Curriculum day
Tuesday 14th July - First Day of Term 3 for students