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2026 Student of the Week
TERM 2 CLASS CAPTAINS
SWPBS - Excursion to Warrnambool
On Wednesday the 1st of April, our Year 2–6 students enjoyed an exciting and educational excursion.
Our Year 2/3 students visited the Warrnambool Library, where they participated in a guided tour and enjoyed a lively storytime session. Meanwhile, our Year 4–6 students explored the Warrnambool City Council, where they had the opportunity to meet Mayor Cr Ben Blain, along with Jordan from Environment Services and Lauren Brown from Youth Services. Students asked thoughtful questions and even sat in the Council Chamber, gaining insight into how important decisions are made for the local community. They also learnt about the Council logo and its connection to Warrnambool’s rich shipping history and iconic Norfolk Pines.
Despite some rainy weather, the day continued smoothly thanks to the generosity of the library staff, who kindly provided a space for students to enjoy their snack before heading off to Cudgee Wildlife Park.
At the wildlife park, excitement was high as students held snakes and reptiles, patted marsupials, and hand-fed a variety of animals. The rain cleared just in time for students to explore among kangaroos, emus, wallabies, koalas and more.
This excursion provided valuable learning experiences, helping students understand active citizenship, community roles, and shared responsibilities. It was also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate students who consistently demonstrate our school values.
VCE Theatre Studies Excursion - Wednesday 25th March 2026
On Wednesday 25th March our VCE Theatre Studies class went to Melbourne to see our prescribed play for unit 1 and 3 - West Gate.
This play tells the story of the West Gate bridge collapse on 15th October 1970. This story has been researched to bring truth to light and to honour the men who worked on the bridge and through this terrible disaster. It is a story to respect. To remember. To feel.
West Gate is written by Dennis McIntosh, who watched the collapse of the bridge as an 11-year-old. Thirty-five lives were lost that day. The magnitude of the impact from the fall was felt by all Melbournians and right across Australia. It was the worst industrial accident our country has faced.
The relationships between the men, the camaraderie and friendships formed are real. The people on stage are your mates, grabbing a beer after work and downing a meat pie at break. You know the era to be true with the integration of multiculturalism. With the footy jokes, workers’ songs and the Aussie banter we’ve all grown up with.
It was an amazing experience and left us with so much to think about and consider for our analysis.
