Secondary News
Our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Focus for Weeks 7, 8 & 9
Secondary Assessment & Reporting Update
As we approach the end of the Term 3 there is the opportunity to meet with your child's teachers at the Student-Led Conferences on Thursday 18th September from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Bookings can be made via Compass.
Progress Reports will also be available on compass from Wednesday (17th of September) afternoon. These reports provide an overview of how your child is progressing in the following areas:
- Attendance (Class %)
- Progress: 4-Excellent, 3-Good, 2-Satisfactory, 1-Needs Improvement 0-Unsatisfactory
- Effort: 4-Excellent, 3-Good, 2-Satisfactory, 1-Needs Improvement 0-Unsatisfactory
- Attitude: 4-Positive, 2-Satisfactory, 0-Poor
- Organised for learning: 4-Always, 3-Usually, 2-Sometimes, 1-Rarely, 0-Never
- Acts Responsibly: 4-Always, 3-Usually, 2-Sometimes, 1-Rarely, 0-Never
If you have any questions about the Progress Reports or can’t make it to the Student-Led Conferences, please feel free to contact the relevant teachers to arrange an alternative time to discuss your child’s progress.
Janita Trickey,
Leading Teacher of Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting.
Year 7 Science Incursion
On Tuesday 2nd September, Seymour College had the priveledge of hosting RMIT for a STEM in schools incursion.
Students had the opportunity to participate the following three different workshops.
Paper Rollercoaster Workshop:
Students explored the physics utilised by engineers in designing today's roller coasters, including potential and kinetic energy, friction and gravity. In groups of 2-3, students designed and built a paper rollercoaster. They tested and iterated their design using a marble as the rider.
Crash Car Workshop:
This workshop explored automotive engineering in the role of designing and manufacturing safe cars. Students designed and constructed a crumple zone fitted to the front of a model test rig (the ‘car’) with the aim of minimising the peak acceleration reached during a frontal crash.
Rockets Workshop:
Students designed and launched their own paper rockets from our rocket launcher to understand the aerodynamics that come into play with the different features of rockets, including their shape, size, fin type and nose cone!
The students had a blast and we are very greatfult to RMIT for providing this opportunity for us.
Mr Story,
Science Teacher.
Year 10 Ceramics
Year 10 students have worked with terracotta and stoneware clay this year. The have learnt about hand building techniques and using the potter’s wheel. Students then finished their work in a combination of under-glaze for the colours and clear gloss glaze for the final coat. The glaze techniques make the work watertight, food safe and dishwasher safe. One of the hand building tasks was to construct a scene in a frame. These are some of the results.
Ms Pyers,
Art Department.
AWI Victorian Schools Merino Challenge
I was so very proud of all our students at the above event. They worked so hard and we learnt a lot. Out of the 28 teams we placed a respectable mid-field – not bad for our first competition. Bring on next year!
Team A
Fleece Value 19th
Carcass Value 18th
Best presented 9th
Grand Champion 16th
Team B
Fleece Value 11th
Carcass Value 13th
Best presented 14th
Grand Champion 13th
Amanda McClaren,
Teacher Agricultural Science.
Thinking About a Career in Agriculture? Here’s What’s Possible
Agriculture is so much more than muddy boots and sheep dogs! From drones, robotics, and climate science to agribusiness, animal welfare, and sustainability, there’s a place in ag for everyone — whether you grew up on a farm or not.
At Seymour College, our agriculture program is opening doors for students to explore exciting pathways. Through hands-on experiences, industry partnerships, and innovative projects, students are discovering careers they never imagined — from working with NASA on plant research to learning from local woolgrowers and beef producers.
The message is simple: you can’t be what you can’t see. By giving young people real exposure to the diversity of agriculture, we’re helping them see a future where they can feed, clothe, and sustain our nation.
August has been a very busy month for the Agriculture Program, as Mrs McClaren demonstrated what’s possible
Agriculture needs the next generation — and the opportunities are endless!
#AgricultureAtSeymourCollege #YouCan’tBeWhatYouCan’tSee
