Parent and Student Matters
- Year Group/Homeroom and Individual Photos - Important Information
- Microfiction Finalists
- History
- Maths Drop-In
- Languages
- Visual Arts
Year Group/Homeroom and Individual Photos -Important Information
On Friday 29 May the College will be having school photos from Periods 1 - 6. Year 12 will have a full year group photo while Years 5 - 11 will be in homeroom groups.
Please note that the procedure to order photos is different from previous years.
You will need to order your photos ONLINE prior to Friday 29 May.
Please follow the instructions below to order the packages of photos you would like:
Go to Melba website: www.melbastudios.com.au
Select: Schools option
Password: anderson
Please remember to order online before our photo day on Friday 29 May.
You will receive a receipt for your order.
Please print this out or write down the reference number and give it to your son to hand to the photographers on the day.
You will NOT be charged until after the photo is taken.
Ms Leisa Proc – General Coordinator
Microfiction Finalists
Congratulations to the following students who have progressed to the Grand Final of the 2026 Microfiction Competition. This year’s group wrote 100-word stories that captured the action of 'sketching' and used the word 'forgotten'.
There is $1,000 worth of prizes on offer, generously donated by the P&F.
The live Grand Final will take place next Tuesday during Periods 1 and 2 in the Senior Resource Centre.
Year 5: Sebastian Francis
Year 6: Yannick Amith, Kai Stephen, Emile Roth, Josh Wroblewski, Aedan Taylor, Jack Cross
Year 7: Theo Taylor, Orson Narbey, Krishav Arora, Isaiah Byak, Kristoffer Bentrott
Year 8: Richie Spencer, Anthony Gu, Jeremy Gu, Ryan De-Fina,
Year 9: James Sykes, Lucas Korth, Cameron Cheah, Rory Rapa
Year 10: Paolo Mirenzi, Xavier Lines
Year 11: Marcus Ng, Cameron Giang, Aren Mamigonian, Nikolai Hurrell
Year 12: Josh Booth, Lucas MacKenzie, Thomas Zammit, John Medalla, Sean O'Donnell, Benji Tan
Mr Daniel Quilty - English Teacher
History
The Year 9 Elective History students have been busy constructing a replica artefact from the ancient Roman or Egypt period. There were some outstanding creations which have been on display in the entrance to the Senior Resources Centre. The students also researched the story behind the object with its origins, creator and significance explored. This has been a very well completed assessment task that has investigated the ancient past in some depth.
Mr Pat Rodgers - Leader of Learning, History/Legal Studies
Maths Drop-In
It has been fantastic to see such a strong turnout from students in Years 7–12 attending our Maths Drop-In sessions. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for students to revise classwork, ask questions, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and prepare thoroughly for upcoming exams and assessment tasks.
With exams fast approaching, now is the perfect time to stay organised and begin revision early. Regular attendance at Drop-In sessions can help students build confidence, clarify difficult topics, and reduce last-minute stress. Whether you need help with homework, revision strategies, or extra practice questions, these sessions are designed to support all students in achieving their best results.
Don’t wait until the night before your exam to start studying - make the most of the support available and get ahead now!
Year 12 – Thursday, 18 June
Year 11 – Tuesday, 16 June
Year 10 – Friday, 12 June
Year 9 – Wednesday, 10 June
Year 8 – Thursday, 11 June
Year 7 – Wednesday, 10 June
Where: C1
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:40 am - 8:30 am
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics Teacher
Languages
This week in French Club, students explored the life and works of Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist Movement. Our focus was on Monet’s famous paintings of his beautiful garden at Giverny in northern France, including his iconic water lily scenes and bridge paintings.
Students learnt about the characteristics of Impressionism, such as the use of light, colour and visible brushstrokes to capture a moment in time. Inspired by Monet’s style, students created their own artworks using pastels to recreate the soft colours and atmosphere seen in his paintings.
The session included French cultural discussions, artwork analysis and creative activities, and Year 9-11 students thoroughly enjoyed discovering how art and French culture connect through Monet’s work.
French Club is held every Monday at lunchtime, and we warmly welcome all students to join us for fun cultural activities, language learning and creativity!
by Alfred Hu - Year 10 student
Visual Arts
Year 12 Visual Arts Students Learn from Industry Professional
Year 12 Visual Arts students specialising in digital expressive forms were given a valuable creative boost during the recent Major Works Day, thanks to a visit from acclaimed photographer Ken Friberg. Ken generously shared insights into his professional journey, offering students a first-hand look at the realities of working in the photographic industry. He also spent time with individual students, providing guidance, technical advice and thoughtful feedback on their Body of Work projects.
The boys benefited greatly from his expertise, gaining new perspectives and practical strategies to strengthen their artworks as they move toward the final stages of their HSC submissions. This experience was an inspiring reminder of the power of learning directly from practising artists and the rich opportunities that come from engaging with creative professionals.
Ms Frances Doyle - Leader of Learning, Visual Arts