Secondary School

A Fun-Filled Day of Science and Italian Culture!

Recently, Year 7 and 8 Italian students enjoyed a wonderful co-curricular excursion that combined Science and Italian culture at the Kyabram Fauna Park and the Kyabram Italian Bocce Club.

The morning began at the Fauna Park, where students explored the wonders of Australian wildlife and participated in four engaging, hands-on science activities. These included investigating animal habitats and ecosystems, observing the fascinating meerkats, learning about birds of prey, and discovering how animals adapt to their environments. Students also had the opportunity to roam freely around the park, getting up close and personal with many of the resident animals — an unforgettable experience for all!

By lunchtime, everyone was ready for a well-earned break. The students were warmly welcomed at the Bocce Club, where a delicious bowl of homemade Italian pasta, lovingly prepared by the Italian ladies, awaited them. Re-energised and inspired, the students then took to the bocce courts in groups of four. Under the expert guidance of Joe Greco, they learned the rules and techniques of this traditional Italian game before enjoying a lively round of competition.

After a day filled with learning, fun, and Italian hospitality, it was time to board the bus and head back to school — tired but happy.

ADF Careers Experience Day

In September, Zara Broadhead (Year 9) and Nethika Yahathugoda (Year 10) attended the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Careers Experience Day at Puckapunyal. Open to students in Years 9–12, the event provided an exciting insight into life in the Defence Force. Participants met current personnel, toured equipment and vehicles, and explored the wide range of career pathways available across the Army, Navy and Air Force. It was an engaging and inspiring day that showcased teamwork, leadership and the many opportunities within the ADF.

Medical Careers Experience at Echuca Regional Health

In Week 1 of Term 4, selected Year 10 and 11 students attended a Medical Careers Experience Day at Echuca Regional Health. The event provided students with an interest in medicine the opportunity to explore a variety of medical career pathways through interactive, small-group rotations. Students toured clinical areas, practised hands-on skills, and participated in a Q&A session with doctors, medical students and health professionals. It was an inspiring and informative day that offered a valuable glimpse into the realities of working in the medical field.