Around the College
Book In A Day
One hour to go! Jamie is that chapter edited yet? Olivia, have you finished the back cover? Who’s doing the blurb?
Over the past two weeks 8 students have participated in the SIS Book in a Day Competition: six authors - Audrey L from Year 7, Alyna J from Year 8, Ava G and Jamie B from Year 9 and Tessa D and Renae S from Year 10 and two illustrators - Masa B from Year 9 and Olivia C from Year 10.
The first day was held at St. John Paul College - a workshop where students were inspired by published authors and illustrators including Wendy Orr, the author of Nim’s Island. The importance of creating interesting characters was explored and how to express these in both writing and drawing.
Day Two, held at St John’s Regional College was writing day! The students worked so very well together and produces a fantastic 6-chapter novella of nearly 6000 words that was creative and cohesive. Were there some interesting characters? Yes indeed - an elite ice skater, a janitor and the most evil lizard to ever be created?
A big thanks to Ava G who took on the role of editor and made sure the team had uploaded the book by the 5pm deadline with 3 minutes to spare!
Well done team! The books will now be judged by students from each participating school. The top 4 will be judged by an editor from Scholastic Publishing. Results will be announced on Thursday 16 October at a special Presentation Day at Cornish College.
Go Nazareth!
Ms Nicola Bailey
English Teacher
NAZ at the Tournament of Minds 2025
On Saturday 16 August, students represented Nazareth College in the Tournament of Minds competition.
Tournament of Minds (TOM) is an international program designed to give participants the opportunity to participate in creative activities involving stimulating open-ended challenges, which demand experimentation and reward divergent thinking. TOM promotes learning and developing as an individual within a team structure.
Students in teams of 5,6 or 7 provide a solution to a Long-term challenge in the form of a 10-minute performance. They also participate in the spontaneous challenge, which happens on the day.
Our Year 8 students worked well together during the lead up sessions creating a play and script themselves to address the challenge. Then practicing and performing on the day.
Well done!
Lucas Pham, Alyna Joseph, Jiwoo Kim, Jasper Ganon, Caleb Liu, Terran Lim & Rainn Lee
Mr Christopher Brown
Data & Pedagogy Leader
Swimming Success at Victorian Championships
Extending Congratulations to Andrew Dinh for coming third in the Victorian Short Course Championships 200m individual medley
which was held at MSAC on 12 September.
Well done Andrew !
Year 9 Visual Communication Design
Students in Year 9 Visual Communication Design have been learning about how to translate 3-Dimensional drawings into 2-Dimensional line drawings called Third Angle Orthogonal Drawings.
This drawing method details the different views of a 3-Dimensional object without any manipulations of perspective, and it is widely used in engineering and manufacturing.
The students have experienced and developed unique skills, such as line styles, dimensioning, and labelling of views, to communicate various details for their drawings which align with Australian Standards.
Please take a look at the great work produced by the students below.
Masa Basic MX3
Alicia Bobola MC5
Naomi Hung MC2
Gordon Langley MK6
Grace Long MC3
Victoria Shi KX1
Tiana Tsolakis MA2
Mr Rosario Ripper
Instructional Leader Visual Arts
International Students Take on the 1000 Steps Kokoda Trail
On a crisp morning, 18 of our international students set out to tackle the famous 1000 Steps Kokoda Trail. For many, it was their very first time attempting this iconic hike, known for its steep incline and challenging stair climb.
While the trail certainly tested everyone’s endurance, the students showed great resilience and determination. Though many found it tough along the way, every student made it to the top—a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of teamwork and perseverance.
The hike was not only a physical challenge but also a valuable opportunity to experience a piece of Melbourne’s history and natural beauty.
A big thank you goes to the staff who supported the students on this adventure: Mr Chan, Mr Hermon and Ms Ho.
Mr Chuck Chan
International Student Coordinator
Year 9 - Year 12 Students Expression of Interest for Australian Catholic Youth Festival
There is still time to register interest in the Australian Catholic Youth Festival if you haven't done so yet!
Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people. Run over three days, the Festival provides young people from across Australia with the opportunity to come together to connect, deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to live their faith in the world and experience the breadth of the Church in Australia.
This year ACYF will be held in Melbourne from 30 November - 2 December 2025. Nazareth College is hoping to take 70 students from Year 9 - Year 12 and 7 staff to participate in the festival. The due date for the deposit has been extended. The $100 deposit to secure a place is now due by Monday 15th September at the very latest! Don't miss out!
If you/your son/daughter/student are interested in attending, please email peter.stewart@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Thank you
The Nazareth College ACYF Team