WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING THIS TERM!
✨ Term 2 Highlights
Since our last newsletter, students have continued to show enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to learning across all year levels.
Here are just a few highlights from recent weeks.
🏀 Training Smarter: Injury Prevention & Performance Session
The Year 10 EIS Basketball students recently had the fantastic opportunity to work with Sean McDaid, Kerry Kay, Emily Gerdes, and Jackson Dines from Exercise Thought, located on Main Street, Lilydale.
Students were taken through a new warm-up and cool-down routine, with a strong focus on injury prevention, recovery, and preparing their bodies correctly for training and competition. It was a highly engaging and educational session, with students learning valuable techniques and strategies they can continue to use throughout their sporting journeys.
We are extremely grateful to the team from Exercise Thought for giving up their time and providing such a fantastic experience for our students. Their knowledge, energy, and professionalism made the session incredibly worthwhile, and the students gained so much from the experience.
Kate Legg & Daniel Quick
🟠 The Smashed Project
On 13 May, our Year 9 students participated in the live interactive theatre performance SMASHED, exploring the impact of underage drinking and the importance of positive decision-making.
Through engaging with relatable characters, students reflected on real-life situations and developed strategies to resist peer pressure and make safe choices!
The performance was delivered by We Are Gibber and encouraged students to consider the consequences of alcohol use in a meaningful and interactive way.
🧁 Cupcake Creativity on Display!
Our Year 9 Ready, Steady, Bake students have absolutely impressed us with their creativity and effort during Learning Task 2: Cupcake Design Challenge!
Students were challenged to design and decorate cupcakes with a strong focus on presentation, technique, creativity, and attention to detail.
The results were fantastic, with students producing incredibly creative and professional-looking designs. From themed cupcakes to intricate piping and colour combinations, it was wonderful to see their personalities and skills shine through in their work.
Ms Legg was extremely proud of the way the class approached this task. They demonstrated persistence, creativity, teamwork, and a willingness to challenge themselves in the kitchen.
Well done to all students on their amazing effort and outstanding cupcake creations! 🧁👏
🧁🎉 Cupcake Design Challenge Success!
A big congratulations also to the students in Ms Rubio’s Year 9 Ready, Steady, Bake class for their outstanding work in Learning Task 2: Cupcake Design Challenge! 👏
The students showcased incredible creativity, baking skills, and attention to detail in designing and decorating their cupcakes. 🧁
We are excited to share a few photos of the amazing creations by Hazel, Kate, Mason F, Summer, and Charli. 📸🧁
Well done to all students for their enthusiasm, effort, and delicious designs! Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟
🏀♿ Teamwork in Motion
Our Year 12 VM students recently took part in an engaging wheelchair basketball session delivered by Basketball Victoria as part of their Personal Development Skills class.
The experience challenged students to step outside their comfort zones while building communication, cooperation, and leadership skills through the current unit on Effective Teamwork.
A fantastic hands-on opportunity that promoted inclusion, teamwork, and resilience both on and off the court!
🎭⏰ Minutes to Midnight
On Thursday 14 May, VCE Drama students presented their ensemble performances to family members, friends and assessors.
Each of the four groups explored issues affecting the setting of the Doomsday Clock, which currently sits at 85 seconds to midnight.
From red-hand fish to GYG, and backyard BBQs to tin-hat conspiracy theorists, the audience was treated to a series of highly entertaining, creative and thought-provoking performances.
A huge congratulations to all Unit 2 and Unit 4 Drama students for their hard work, talent and outstanding performances! 👏
☕🍿 Year 9 LHS Café
Wednesday 20 May marked the final LHS Café event for Term 2 🎉
Students and staff enjoyed an incredible selection of delicious treats, including pigs in a blanket, choc chip fudge slice, lemon slice, fairy floss, fresh movie-style popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, iced coffees, hot chocolates and white chocolates, as well as barista-made coffees!
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the café throughout the term and helped make each event such a fun and successful lunchtime experience.
🍓🧀 Serving Up Success!
On 22 May, during lunchtime, Mr Hourihan’s Year 11 VM class prepared a delicious menu for staff as part of their catering project.
The menu featured rice paper rolls, fruit kebabs, a charcuterie board and chocolate balls - a fantastic spread enjoyed by all.
Through this hands-on project, students developed valuable budgeting, work-related and personal development skills while working collaboratively to deliver a great experience.
Well done to all involved!
🌈 Ever wondered how fireworks get their colours?
Year 10 Science students used flame tests to observe how different metal ions produce unique flame colours, as excited electrons release energy in the form of light.
🌟 Thrive Year Level Assemblies
During Week 6 of this term, Thrive Year Level Assemblies were held across the school. These assemblies were led by our Year Level Captains, who all did a marvellous job confidently speaking in front of their peers and sharing important messages with their year levels.
The assemblies provided an opportunity for students to come together, celebrate what has been happening across the term, recognise achievements, and reflect on the Thrive values that contribute to a positive school culture.
Below are a few photos from the Year 9 and Year 10 assemblies, which were held in the Theatre.
Year 9
Year 9
Year 10
Year 10
🎨 Fresh Coat, Strong Teamwork!
Our Year 12 VM students in Mr Currie’s class have been hard at work brightening up the school yard, giving the outdoor tables a fresh new look as part of their Effective Teamwork unit.
Students demonstrated excellent teamwork and communication skills throughout the project while making a positive contribution to the school environment.
A fantastic effort from all involved!
🖤💛❤️ Reconciliation Week Community Art Activity
On 26 May, the SRC proudly hosted a free community art activity on the Junior School deck at lunchtime to celebrate the first day of Reconciliation Week.
With many students participating, the activity encouraged meaningful conversations, creativity, and connection in a friendly and welcoming environment.
It was wonderful to see our school community come together to reflect, create, and celebrate the spirit of Reconciliation Week.
🌟 Duke of Edinburgh Fundraiser Success!
At lunchtime on 26 May, our Duke of Edinburgh students held a successful fundraising event featuring three food stalls and a silent auction.
The students dedicated a great deal of time and effort to planning, organising, and running the event. Their hard work paid off, with an impressive total of $682.84 raised.
All funds have been donated to Mount Evelyn Community Care, helping the organisation purchase additional food supplies to support members of our local community in need.
Congratulations to all students involved for their commitment, teamwork, and generosity in making this event such a success.
Sharon Smith
📚🧪 Exam Preparation in Action!
Alex (Year 10) was making the most of his exam preparation on Monday 1 June, revising in the School Library ahead of his Chemistry exam on 2 June.
It was great to see Alex taking advantage of the study spaces available and demonstrating his commitment to learning and achieving his best!
💛 🍪 The Compassionate Kitchen: Finishing on a Sweet Note
The Compassionate Kitchen celebrated the final two weeks of the course by making Compassionate Cookies for themselves. These delicious cookies were buttery and crisp on the outside, with a soft center, and loaded with colourful mini M&M’s. 🍪
Throughout the year, students have generously prepared food for a variety of community events around the school. This time, however, it was their turn to enjoy a well-deserved reward for all their hard work and dedication.
In their final week, students baked brownies and lemon slice for the upcoming Significant Person Event in the PAC. This special event celebrates the achievements of the Year 8 students in their Art and English projects. The treats will be enjoyed by both guests and participating students. 🍫🍋
A heartfelt thank you to all the students, and especially Paula, Karen and Francis, for making The Compassionate Kitchen such a positive and rewarding community experience!
Valda Rubio
🧵 Year 9 Textiles – Producing: Pyjama Product Range
Ms Hovanjec's Year 9 Textiles students have been developing their sewing and production skills through the creation of a pyjama product range inspired by the Peter Alexander brand. As part of their assessment task, students designed and constructed their own pyjama pants, applying a range of textile techniques while following commercial patterns.
Students also created coordinating accessories, including eye masks, scrunchies, cleansing facial pads, drawstring bags, pet bandanas and pin cushions. ✨
Congratulations to the Year 9 students on their amazing creativity, attention to detail and the high quality of their finished products.
📸 Here are some photos of students proudly showcasing their completed pyjamas and matching eye masks.
🧙 The Great Gnome Showcase
Students in Ms Hovanjec's Year 8 Ceramics class have been putting the finishing touches on their amazing garden gnomes. Each gnome showcases the students' creativity and individuality, with colourful designs, quirky personalities and beautifully glazed finishes.
The completed pieces are a wonderful display of the students' artistic skills and imagination!
Check out some of these fantastic garden gnome creations!
🦊 Quirky Creatures Come to Life!
Students in Ms Hovanjec's Year 9 Ceramics Sculptural class have completed their fantastic Quirky Animal sculptures.
Using the double pinch pot method, students transformed clay spheres into imaginative animal creations, incorporating texture, patterns and sculptural details through techniques such as carving, impressing and incising.
The finished pieces have been beautifully glazed, bringing each unique character to life with vibrant colour and personality. ✨
Here are a couple of photos showcasing the students' creative and colourful ceramic animals.
