Out and About
Pathways Community Centre:
Year 11 Christian Living Excursion
Our Christian living classes ventured into the Pathways community with the aim of serving and gaining insight into the challenges faced by those in need. We embarked on this journey to enhance our understanding for an upcoming assignment and to understand what service feels like. The day commenced with a presentation on the importance of service, after which we divided into two groups to engage directly with those we aimed to assist. Throughout the day, we explored the building, prepared Hampers, and visited the Op shop. We received deliveries from OzHarvest and other food donation services, where we helped unload, sort, pack, and personally deliver Hampers to community members, making Monday one of their busiest days. These Hampers are vital for supporting individuals from various walks of life, particularly the most vulnerable. Witnessing the gratitude of those we assisted was a profound highlight, reinforcing the significance of our contributions. We gained firsthand insight into the positive effects of services on the community and recognized our role in that impact. The Op shop, which generates most of the revenue for Pathways, allowed us to browse and support their initiatives. Overall, this experience profoundly deepened our understanding of the power of service and we were proud to contribute for the day. Some of us are thinking of going back to volunteer over the holidays.
Year 11 Students
Ms Helen Carter's Christian Living Class
Year 10 Food Technology Excursion:
Muratti's Pâtisseries and Gâteaux
Recently, three Year 10 Food Technology classes had the privilege of visiting Muratti's Pâtisseries and Gâteaux in Prospect.
This excursion gave our students an invaluable opportunity to explore the workings of a commercial pâtisserie while linking their current studies to real-world applications.
The students were guided through the daily operations of this modern pâtisserie, gaining insight into what it takes to manage a successful business in today’s competitive food industry. Beyond just the taste profile of the products, they learned the importance of presentation, customer service, and the intricate details that contribute to a memorable culinary experience.
To cap off their time in the kitchen, the students had the chance to indulge in a selection of delicate, delicious desserts and savory treats, enjoying a shared moment of discovery and delight.
This visit not only deepened their appreciation for the food industry but also highlighted the relevance of their classroom learning to future career paths.
It was an inspiring and informative experience for all!
Stephen O'Connell
Food Technology Teacher
Students Rise to the RefuME Challenges
On Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th of September our Year 9 Voyage classes were greeted with picture-perfect spring days: blue skies and sunshine as they took on one of the RefuMe Challenges, Walk a While in My Shoes: walking 6 kilometres around Mawson Lakes.
Each student carried a bucket on their journey, partially filling it along the way. This aimed to replicate the daily struggles faced by millions of refugees who have to walk long distances to access clean water, a basic necessity we take for granted.
The walk was no easy feat, especially with water-filled buckets in tow! The combination of distance and the increasing weight of the buckets gave students only a small taste of what it’s like for those who endure such hardships every day. Despite the physical challenge, the students showed determination and solidarity and there was little to no whinging! Along the way, teachers provided opportunities for reflection sharing some stories of refugees, helping to build students’ empathy for those less fortunate.
Back in classrooms over the two days, there were some lessons where no devices were used. Students quickly discovered the challenges of learning without the technology they typically rely on. From discussing subjects in natural light to engaging in hands-on activities without screens, it was a different learning experience, one that required flexibility, creativity, and cooperation. Thank you, teachers! Some subjects went furniture-free, with students and staff sprawling on floors and outdoor spaces, with many embracing the change with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure.
These small challenges helped our Year 9 students better understand the struggles of refugees while enabling them the opportunity to fundraise for Australian Lutheran World Services.
The fundraising efforts for our seven Voyage tribes continue until the end of this week. Every donation will support vital resources for refugee camps in Kenya and Djibouti and war-torn countries including South Sudan and Somalia. Just twenty six dollars is enough to transform a child’s life by securing them an education. Let’s keep the momentum going!
See below for our fundraising pages:
Lange’s Legends
Stingrays
The Leopards
Team OYK
The Alphas
Charlie’s Troops
Beta Squad
Laura Brenko
Year 9 Year Level Leader
International Day of Peace:
Peace Pole Ceremony
September 21 was the United Nations International Day of Peace. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action. Locally, the Rotary Club of Salisbury held a short ceremony in Mobara Park at the Peace Pole and Endeavour College was invited to participate.
Our College Captains spoke to this year’s theme “Creating a Culture of Peace” and they reflected on their experiences as a student surrounded by the Endeavour Way (Love, Courage, Forgiveness and Hope) and its impact on a peace focused community.
We also decorated the venue with messages of peace written by students from the Student Action Team. Thank you to the Salisbury Rotary Club for inviting Endeavour to be involved and advocate for peace, love and understanding.
Peter Pearse
Deputy Principal
Guitar Festival Excursion
On Sunday, 15 September, students from the Year 11 and 12 Music classes attended the Adelaide Guitar Festival at the Dunstan Playhouse to see the performance ‘Dustyn’. This show featured Dusty Lee Stephenson, an Adelaide singer and guitarist who debuted his solo career by performing a 2.5 hour show of almost entirely original music. The music was beautifully arranged for a 10-piece band, which included a string quartet from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. At least six types of guitars were featured throughout the performance, and a range of styles performed, from quiet solo acoustic songs to slide guitar and heavier blues-rock numbers.
The students really enjoyed the performance and also enjoyed the chance to try out some of the guitars on display in the foyer!
Catherine Stanley
Music Learning Leader
Year 9 Connected Schools Band Tour
Recently, across Weeks 9 and 10, the Year 9 Band went to St Paul Lutheran Primary School and Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School to put on a concert. The band performed to students in Reception to Year 6, playing different songs and asking questions to the students.
During the show, the band talked about the different instruments that were in the band and asked the students to see if they knew any.
The different instrument groups all played a brief demonstration to get the students to hear the instruments individually.
The songs played included Twist and Shout by the Beatles, Thriller by Micheal Jackson, The Sesame Street Theme Song, Do You Want To Build a Snowman from Frozen, Viva La Vida by Coldplay, and Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley (which we used to “Rick-roll” the audience!). The students enjoyed all of the songs.
We have been practicing these songs for all of Term 3. The band was given feedback by our conductor, Mr Wooldridge, and we implemented it to create an engaging performance.
The audience engaged with the performance by guessing instruments, asking questions and even learning how to conduct! The band rehearsed the script for only one lesson before performance, but delivered it in a fun and interesting way, keeping the students entertained. Overall, it was a successful and fun tour for the Year 9 Band.
^Good Shepherd performance
^ St Paul performance
Thomas Wake-Dyster
Year 9 Music Student