Events
Transition Days
We welcomed Nagambie Primary School to our transition program on Monday 5 May. They participated in Woodwork, Digital Technology, Physical Education and Science with great enthusiasm. We look forward to welcoming them back into our secondary school community in 2026.
We welcomed Puckapunyal Primary School to our transition program on Thursday 8 May. Ms Pyers captured them working attentively in her Art class.
We look forward to welcoming them back into our secondary school community in 2026.
Hudson Kaak - Auburn Tigers, Alabama
We had the luxury of having one of our ex-students, Hudson Kaak, visit Seymour College on Monday 20 May. Hudson plays football for the Auburn Tigers in Alabama, and he assisted on the oval with the AFL clinics. He spoke to the students about his life in America and all the great things he has experienced whilst playing football. The students were very excited engaging with Hudson.
Ilaria’s Journey at The Alpine School – Don Valley Campus
The Alpine School – Don Valley Campus Overview
"School for Student Leadership, Don Valley Campus: A Victorian Department of Education & Training school specialising in leadership education for students in Year 9. Students live, learn and work in a very close environment with up to 45 of their peers during a school term at Don Valley Campus situated in the Yarra Ranges, Victoria. Our Mission: We provide experiential education that supports personal growth, aspiration and transformation of all students as global citizens."
Ilaria Faulknor’s Experience
Seymour College was extremely proud of Ilaria’s placement at the School for Student Leadership. While attending the nine week term, Ilaria developed an innovative project that will be implemented at Seymour College, benefiting the school, the Seymour community, the environment, and the endangered Squirrel Gliders.
Ilaria designed specialized nesting boxes to support the local Squirrel Glider population. These boxes will be constructed by fellow students at Seymour College under the guidance of Mr. Terry Griffith, Seymour College’s woodwork teacher. Once completed, they will be placed in the Squirrel Gliders' natural habitat around Seymour, helping to increase their numbers and support conservation efforts.
Over nine weeks, Ilaria conducted extensive research on Squirrel Gliders, their habitat, and effective nesting box designs. As the only Seymour College student attending the School for Student Leadership at the Don Valley Campus this year, she worked independently to complete her research and develop the project—a task typically undertaken by groups of four to six students.
Ilaria’s dedication and hard work left such a strong impression on the School for Student Leadership program that they have allocated additional placements for Seymour College students to participate next year.
Ilaria also participated in other activities such as kayaking, environmental land management, creek and cave exploration, and mountain bike riding. Students learnt living away from home skills such as, making beds, keeping rooms clean, doing their washing, working in the kitchen, and managing the dining room.
They also joined committees to run events such as parent’s day and presentations to school staff. The students had loads of fun while learning and all vowed to stay in touch with each other after the camp is over.
We are incredibly proud of Ilaria’s achievements and growth, and her commitment to environmental conservation, our community, and the protection of native wildlife.