Around the College 

I CAN Network - Student Talk

On Tuesday 6 May, Kate, from the I CAN Network, came to speak to Year 7 and 8 students about inclusion and the power or difference and diversity. Kate spoke about her personal journey understanding and embracing her neurodiversity. She spoke to the students about the ways that brains can work differently and how these differences make our world interesting and amazing. She explained how these differences are important, because they lead to different ways of seeing and knowing which can lead to developments in things like science, technology, and the arts (to name a few) as well as the way we understand ourselves. Kate also spoke to the students about what they can do when they notice differences in themselves or each other and how important it is to accept and support these differences, so we all feel included and have a sense of belonging at school.

The I CAN Network has been partnering with Nazareth College to deliver staff professional learning, student mentor groups and student information sessions.  Now in its tenth year, the I CAN Network works with autistic young people, and schools to achieve widespread influence across the landscape of children’s rights and inclusive education and employment. In the past year alone, I CAN has mentored more than 3000 Autistic children, teenagers and young adults. Since its inception in 2013, the I CAN Network currently employees 106 people Australia-wide, 82 proudly autistic. 

For more information click on this link  https://icannetwork.online/

Ms Emma Wray

Instructional Leader Learning Diversity and Engagement

Sport

SIS Swimming Carnival

The SIS Swimming Carnival was held recently with a number of our best swimmers representing Nazareth College.

We are delighted to report that Nazareth won the U14 Boys and U15 boys pennants.  Three of our participants, Rainn Lee (Year 8 Mannix 1), Lucas Dinh (Year 9 MacKillop 2) and Andrew Dinh (Year 11 MacKillop 5) all received invitations to compete in the VSAC (Victorian Schools Association Competition) at MSAC.

Congratulations to all our competitors.

Ms Tenille Kirk

Sports Coordinator

VSAC Swimming Competition

On Monday 12 May, we had three boys (Andrew Dinh, Lucas Dinh & Rainn Lee) represent Southern Independent Schools (SIS) at the annual Victorian School Associations Competition (VSAC). 

This event was established by Swimming Victoria in 2018 to showcase the best swimmers from all Victorian School Sporting Associations. Congratulations to these boys on their outstanding achievements.

We would like to applaud Andrew for achieving the Boys 16 Years 50 Butterfly Multi Class Record.  His time was 32.07 seconds.

Mr Luke Georgakopoulos

Assistant Sports Coordinator

Year 7 Physical Education

Recently, our Year 7s engaged in a Dance incursion.  Our students certainly worked up a sweat as they learned the moves for a dance routine.

Ms Eliza Hastings

Sports Teacher

Year 11 Outdoor and Environmental Studies Rock Climbing Camp

Our Year 11 OES students recently went on a Rock Climbing Camp to Mt Arapiles.  The weather was brilliant and the students were enthusiastic. Days one and three were spent doing single pitch climbs while on Day two we were challenged with multi pitch climbs.

Mr Adam Cooper

OES Teacher

Year 9 Food Studies

As part of the Year 9 Food Studies course students have been studying an International Food unit. The students have been learning about common ingredients used in certain cuisines  and cooking dishes from countries around the world that have influenced our food culture in Australia. The students began with an Indigenous Wattleseed Damper. They have also produced Thai Chicken Cakes, San Chow Bow and Homemade Pizza. The Year 9 Chefs have enjoyed the production and of course eating their delicious food together at the end of each class.

Ms Kate Goodwin

Instructional Leader Technology

Visual Arts

VCE Top Arts

VCE Art Making and Exhibiting students recently attended an excursion to the annual Top Arts exhibition, where they viewed some of the finest student artworks from 2024. They had the unique opportunity to explore the folios of these past students, gaining valuable insights into the processes of recording, annotating, developing ideas, and refining methods for final artworks. Following the exhibition, students toured the Australian art collection, viewing some of the nation’s most renowned artworks. The excursion offered firsthand examples of diverse display methods, gallery lighting, and exhibition design techniques, enriching their understanding of professional art presentation.

The link for the Top Arts Exhibition is:

https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/top-arts-2024/

Ms Mary Green

Visual Arts Teacher

Year 8 Visual Communication Design

As part of Year 8 Visual Communication Design, students were set the task of producing their own Superhero/Character Cityscapes to expand their knowledge of different drawing methods. To produce these unique drawings, they were introduced to the drawing method of Two-Point Perspective. This enabled the students to draw their 3D cities, close to how we would see them with our own eyes. To further enhance the cities, they were required to add superheroes, villains, anti-heroes, or characters to tell a story in their drawings. Please take a look at their distinctive pieces below.

Mr Rosario Ripper

Instructional Leader Visual Arts