Whats happening at MRC 

DISABILITY DAY 

Wednesday 3rd December, Mount Ridley College celebrated International Day of People with Disability. 

Our Early Years students entered a colouring competition. Staff now have the difficult task of choosing 5 deserving winners, one from each cohort. Many wonderful pieces were submitted.

The main side was buzzing with lots of activities available for the students to be involved in during lunch time. A beautiful art piece was created with students from prep to year 10's using their hands prints. This art piece will be proudly hanging in the Student Services Building, Berkshire.

Other activities students were involved in were:

Auslan number search, 

Students got to decorate an Ability Day Mascot or Emoji key ring. 

Games were available in Berkshire including jenga, puzzles and board games,

Slime making was very popular in the science lab

The day brought awareness to people living with a disability, the opportunity to recognise their strength, determination and resilience. 

EARLY YEARS - ART 

Our P-6 students have been busy exploring their creativity through a vibrant range of art experiences. Using colour, texture, and imaginative play, they have been experimenting with painting, drawing, and simple craft techniques to express their ideas and emotions. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they explore different materials and proudly share their beautiful creations. Their artwork continues to brighten our learning spaces and showcase the joy of early creativity!

PREP - Grade 4 

Grade 5 

Grade -6 

Year 7LI  Hands-On Astronomy: Students Build Their Own Telescopes

In an exciting practical session, students took on the challenge of constructing simple telescopes using lenses and everyday materials. This activity brought core scientific concepts such as light refraction, magnification, and optics—into a hands-on learning experience. By building and testing their telescopes, students not only deepened their understanding of physics but also gained a new appreciation for the tools that allow us to explore the universe. Activities like this spark curiosity and make science engaging, inspiring the next generation of stargazers and innovators. 

Yr 11 Physics- Egg drop challenge

Ttudents recently took part in an exciting Physics-based engineering challenge that put their creativity, problem-solving, and scientific knowledge to the test. Instead of traditional eggs, students used water balloons as their “fragile cargo,” adding a fun twist while still capturing the essence of the classic egg drop experiment.

In small groups, students were tasked with designing and constructing a device that could protect their water balloon during a significant drop. They drew on their understanding of forces, energy transfer, motion, and impact absorption to create innovative prototypes. From cushioned capsules to parachute-style designs, each group approached the challenge with enthusiasm and plenty of inventive thinking.

Most importantly, the activity was a fantastic learning experience. Students walked away with a deeper understanding of Physics principles, the importance of trial and error, and how creative thinking can lead to successful problem-solving. Feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing how much they enjoyed the hands-on, real-world application of what they’ve been learning in class.

Yr 11 CHEMISTRY

Our Year 11 Chemistry students recently visited the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC) for a hands-on experience in real-world chemical analysis. The session focused on space anaemia, a condition that affects astronauts during long-term space flight. While the causes are not fully understood, research has shown that changes in bone marrow fatty tissue affect how iron is used in the body. Scientists test astronauts’ blood serum after returning to Earth to measure ions such as iron, calcium, and magnesium, which influence iron uptake and overall health.

At VSSEC, students conducted their own investigation into calcium levels using UV–Visible Spectroscopy to measure iron absorption and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy to detect calcium and magnesium. They prepared samples, operated the instruments, recorded data, and interpreted their findings, just like real chemists. This practical experience allowed students to connect classroom theory with real laboratory work and understand how analytical chemistry is applied in health, research, and space science. The students showed curiosity, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the session, gaining confidence in using advanced scientific equipment. It was an excellent opportunity to see chemistry in action and appreciate its role in solving real-world problems, from astronaut health to broader scientific investigations.

Yr 11 EOY Luna Park Excursion

Highlights from 2025 Yr 12 Graduation 

High Achievers Ceremony 

ELITE SPORTS PROGRAM CELEBRATIONS – AWARDS DAY AND GALA DAY EVENT

This year saw a new format of Awards Event for the Elite Sports Program students and their families. Our Year 7 & 8 Athlete Development Program held an afternoon event and our Year 9-12 students an early evening event with parents and families in the Nottingham Theatre.  Students looked amazing in their sea of blue as they celebrated the accomplishments, commitment and dedication of their peers who received awards in the following categories: Most Committed, Rising Star, Most Improved and Peer Choice.  With so many students to celebrate and recognise it was a wonderful way to finish the 2025 year.  Congratulations to our Junior Athlete of the Year – Shema Scanlan and Athlete of the Year – Victoria Leuluai and all of our student athletes from our ESP for their 2025 accomplishments.

The next day saw students dressed to impress in their House Colours of yellow, white, blue and black ready to take the courts and fields for what has become an annual Gala Day to celebrate being a part of the Elite Sports Program in 2025.  Students took the courts in a 3 x 3 basketball competition, Fast 5 netball, Soccer, AFL and Rugby 9’s in a bid to earn house points for bragging rights in our annual Gala Day Event.  Hampton came out winners of the day this year and a BIG thank you goes out to Matt McGregor for his organisation of the event and all the ESP coaches and students for their EFFORT, ENERGY AND ATTITUDE to wave goodbye to 2025!