Secondary News

Science Week Celebration

Last Wednesday 30th August saw the celebration of the highlight of the school social calendar, ‘Science Week’!

300 sausages set sail down the alimentary canal! Thankyou to the wonderful contribution of the VM students who cooked the BBQ.

The BBQ was the follow up activity from the previous scientific Wednesday, strawberry ice cream produced through liquid nitrogen treatment.  

2023 Science week!

Thanks to all the students who celebrated science week with the secondary science team!

Science week is a week of exploring and celebrating science and this year’s theme was 'innovation: powering future industries'.

Over 60 secondary science students had the opportunity to hear from leading science communicator Dr Karl in an online Zoom. Our students asked Dr Karl some very hard and thought provoking questions which he was happy to share his knowledge on.

The Science team also explored the world of liquid nitrogen, with our Science lead teacher, Mr McIntyre, taking on the creative scientist role. Students were able to see bananas shatter and make instant ice-cream with liquid nitrogen that was generously donated to the school by a local business for the purposes of exploring science and innovation. 

Finally, the VM students helped us finish the week with a sausage sizzle which was enjoyed by our secondary students – a special thanks to all involved. 

Seymour College Cattle Show Team

Invitation to Express Interest in participating in 

Seymour College Secondary School Cattle Show Team

We are thrilled to announce the formation of the Secondary School Cattle Show Team at Seymour College. If you have a passion for agriculture, livestock management, and teamwork, we invite you to express your interest in becoming a part of this exciting endeavor.

The Cattle Show Team offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about animal husbandry, cattle grooming, showmanship, and teamwork. Whether you are an experienced handler or someone eager to explore the world of livestock, we welcome all enthusiastic students to be a part of this journey.

By joining the Cattle Show Team, you will:

1. Learn valuable skills in handling and caring for cattle.
2. Gain hands-on experience in preparing cattle for showmanship.
3. Develop teamwork and communication skills while working with fellow team members.
4. Participate in local and possibly regional cattle show events.
5. Build confidence through showcasing your talents in front of an audience.

The Cattle Show Team will be preparing and showing five Speckle Park Steers for the Seymour Show Handler class. Each member of the Cattle Show Team will receive a show shirt and trucker cap. The Cattle Show team is limited to 10 students from Year 9-12. 

Students must be available on the following dates. 

• Seymour Show Saturday 7th October 2023
• Royal Melbourne Show Cattle Competition Friday 22nd September 2023
• Cattle leading practice Sunday 24th September 2023

To express your interest in joining the Secondary School Cattle Show Team, please submit a brief letter of intent. In your letter, you may include your name, grade, a short description of your interest in livestock management, and any prior experience you may have in this field. Feel free to share your passion and enthusiasm!

Please submit your letter of intent to Ms McClaren by 3pm Friday 9th September 2023.Please include your shirt size in your letter.  

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Cattle Show Team, please see Ms McClaren. 

We look forward to receiving your expressions of interest and building a dedicated and passionate team that will make our school proud in upcoming cattle show events.