Around the College

Morning Tea Initiative

The Student Executive recently held a morning tea for Year 12 students and staff to connect and foster genuine engagement opportunities between students and teachers in a setting outside of the classroom. 

Overall the morning tea was an amazing success, with an amazing variety of cupcakes, chips, juice boxes and other small goodies shared. It was an amazing experience to watch students and staff interact in a casual setting, fostering greater community and sense of belonging. We thank everyone who was involved in the planning and execution, and we look forward to hosting more events to build our community.

Noah Berghout

Student Action Team Captain

Charity and Enrich

Senior Music Solo Night

On Wednesday 7th May, the Senior Music students had their first Solo Night of the year. The night featured 11 talented performers, playing a range of instruments such as piano, violin, bass, guitar, drums and vocalists. The night was a huge success and the Music room was packed. There were a wide range of styles presented, from the fiery Hungarian violin piece ‘Czardas’ played by Hayden Huyhn, to a mash-up of hip-hop tunes performed on drum kit by Cooper Foskett. It was great to see everyone performing at their best and we hope to see you at our next Solo Night in early Term 3.

Tom Harding

Year 12 Music Leader

Kuma Kaaru Incursion

This term Year 8s are focusing on the topic ‘Speak Out’, where they are exploring Australian civic issues across their subjects in English and Civics and Citizenships. Part of their exploration in class has been to gain an understanding of different issues and perspectives involved, and ways people have taken or could take action to make change. 

As part of this, Jack Buckskin from Kuma Kaaru, came to visit the Year 8 cohort to share his personal story about Aboriginal culture and identity, highlighting the important perspectives and civic issues about racism in Australia and how we can advocate for change.

Jack shared the rich history of Aboriginal culture and highlighted the importance of ‘the change starts in you’ and ‘leadership is an action not a position’, making the presentation an eye-opening and informative experience for Year 8s to gain new perspectives about important issues in our society.

Anke Le Roux

Student Teacher

Year 7 Endeavour Way Day:

Part 1

On Thursday, 8 May Year 7s took part in a meaningful Endeavour Way morning. We explored and gained a better understanding of our core College values: Love, Courage, Forgiveness and Hope. 

The session also encouraged us to reflect on how these values guide our actions, help us build stronger relationships, and shape our school culture.

A key part of the morning was being introduced to the Stop Light Card system, a practical way to respond to different types of behaviours and emotions using three coloured cards:

🟢 Green – Stand Up: 

For small annoyances or confusing behaviour that might push your buttons.

🟠 Amber – Speak Up: 

For actions that harm wellbeing or damage group trust.

🔴 Red – Shout Out: 

For serious situations where someone’s safety is at risk or harmful behaviour needs to be stopped immediately.

We learned how each card can be used to express our feelings, set boundaries, and protect ourselves and others. The approach helps students take positive action and communicate in a respectful and confident way.

Throughout the morning, we worked in our Villages, discussing real-life scenarios, sharing ideas, and strengthening our friendships. These group activities helped us feel more connected and supported, while giving us the tools to handle tricky situations with empathy and courage.

It was a powerful reminder that even small actions can make a big difference in creating a safe and caring school environment. 

We’re already looking forward to the next Endeavour Way session as we continue growing together.

Gemma Colagiovanni

Head of Year 7