Student Stories, Achievements & Community Updates

Student Stories

VOCATIONAL MAJOR EXPERIENCES

Our students studying VCE-VM get to participate in lots of different activities so they have great exposure to many different areas of interest. Across this year, students are working with Jackson 'Jacks' Hewitt (Class of 2006), owner of Brother Boxing Studio in Cheltenham. The sessions provide our students with physical, social and emotional awareness through training and exercise. Jacks' passion is an inspiration for our students - he followed his heart doing what he loves and transformed it into a successful business. This experience and time with Jacks is a great way for our students to enjoy strong connection to our Community both during and after their VCE-VM at our College. Big thanks to Jacks and his team at Brother Boxing for their support!

Students studying VCE-VM Personal Development took on a High Ropes Course Challenge in leafy Belgrave to test their skills and teamwork. Students are required to show evidence and understanding of the OHS requirements of the course and then also physical task themselves with completing sections of the course. Understanding the process of safety requirements helps students navigate the course in teams and as this is practiced over the day the competency and confidence grows.

Over in our garden, the VCE-VM students grew silver beet and coriander across Term 2 and donated 120kg of the crops to food charity, @fareshare_australia. Thank you for making a positive difference. We can't wait to see your new crops for August will bring. 

Celebrating Student Achievements

Congratulations to Year 10 students Fisher O’B, Thomas R and Alexander T - all recipients of the prestigious Monash Scholars Program for high-achieving students. This program offers a unique head start to university life, opportunities for personal and academic growth, a network of like-minded peers, and assistance with course selection.

To Cameron 'CC' L (Year 7), who won the Individual Title at our College Chess Championship and was undefeated in 7 games!

To Christian B (Year 7), who is competing at the 2024 Australian Cross Country National Championships in Launceston. Christian has been selected as part of the Athletics Victoria U13s XC State Team after competing at the All Schools XC championships at Bundoora Park, representing St Bede’s College and placing 4th in the state in the U13s age group.

To Campbell E (Year 8), Stevie O'B, Luke C (Year 9) Jack F (Year 9) and Matt O'B (Year 10), who won silver at the State Hockey Championships in the U14 team. 

To Dante Q (Year 12) who played in the National Championships in U18 team and won gold!

To Joe H (Year 11), who competed in the Australian Lifesaving IRB Championships at Miami Beach, Gold Coast - and came 5th! Joe was racing for Hampton Life Saving Club and came 5th! He was also placed in the top Victorian team in the Open Male Tube Rescue at the event.

To our VCE Premier's Award Recipients from Class of 2023 - Matthew Billing and

Austin Warfe (Dux) - for their perfect scores of 50 in Geography. 

Community Updates

Frankston Line Trains 

Trains are back up and running on the Frankston and Stony Point lines, from Friday 2 August. Trains are also back at Parkdale Station, which opens on Friday 2 August. Check the timetable and plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au before your travel. For more information, please read the Parkdale Station Opening document. 

In Memoriam

Kevin Kelly (Class of 1949)

A prominent and beloved member of our community, Kevin passed away peacefully on Saturday 22 June, surrounded by his loving family. Known for his larger-than-life personality, Kevin touched the lives of many.

He was a devoted father to Greg (Class of 1979), Maryanne, Madeleine, Martin (Class of 1985), Kieran (Class of 1986), Felicity, and Anthony (Class of 1992). Kevin was also a cherished father-in-law to Maree, Richard, Robert, Alison, Anne, and Angie. His legacy lives on through his adored grandchildren: Matt (Class of 2003), Ben (Class of 2005), Jordan (Class of 2009), Lauren, Lachie, Emma, Mitch, Kate, Sarina, Gerard (Class of 2018), Damon (Class of 2020), Luke, Meg, Jamie, Sienna, Sloan, and Branna. Kevin was also a great-grandfather to Jagger, Zarli, Ace and Sadie.

Kevin's vibrant spirit and enthusiasm will be deeply missed, especially during the Sunday morning running sessions. His life was truly well-lived and his race well-run. 

May God's comfort and love be with you and your families in this time of need.

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