Secondary Years, Tarneit

Serving in Harmony: Living Out Love in Our Community

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate our diverse and united community. It reminds us that despite our differences, we are all connected and called to serve one another in love. One of the most powerful ways to foster harmony is through service—giving our time, skills, and hearts to others.

The Bible encourages us in Galatians 5:13: “Serve one another humbly in love.” True service isn’t just about duty; it’s about love and humility. When we serve, we bridge gaps, strengthen relationships, and create a more unified world.

This Harmony Week, let’s reflect on how we can serve others—whether through volunteering, acts of kindness, or simply listening. Small actions can make a big impact, fostering peace and understanding in our communities. Let’s embrace service as a way to live out God’s love and bring harmony to those around us.

Joanne Wegener

Deputy Principal - Secondary

Harmony Cup 2025: Celebrating Unity Through Sport

Monday & Tuesday the SY Sport Leaders hosted the inaugural Harmony Cup - a 2-day soccer tournament designed to celebrate unity through the world’s most popular sport.

Monday Team Philippines took on Team India 1, while Team Ethiopia faced off against Team India 2. Ethiopia and Philippines secured their spots in Tuesday’s final. The final ended in a dominant 3-0 victory for Team Philippines, with a standout performance from Year 12 student Maruelle Tongzon , scoring two goals and securing the tournament’s first-ever title.

Congratulations to the players from Team Philippines: Maruelle (12), Enrique (12), Caleb (10), Andre (10), Philip (10), Levi (9), Lemuelle (8)

The Harmony Cup showcased the power of sport in bringing students together. A lively crowd gathered to support their peers, creating an energetic atmosphere and strengthening school spirit. The friendly competition highlighted students’ technical skills and embodied the College values, reflecting the essence of Harmony Week.

Milan Gurung

College Captain

International Women's Day High Tea

On 6 March, Vice-Captain Prisha and I had the opportunity to attend a High Tea for International Women’s Day, hosted by Joanne Ryan (MP for Lalor) alongside a diverse group of inspiring women. We connected with women from various backgrounds, listened to their stories and learnt how these leaders made a real impact in their communities. We learnt from inspiring women who have created positive change in fields like politics, education, community leadership and women's health. The message from International Women's Day is beautifully described in Proverbs 31:25: "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future". This verse encourages women the world over, to wield strength, wisdom, and resilience. It reminds us of the power we hold to lead with dignity and inspire change. True leadership isn't about personal success, it's about uplifting others to create a better future for everyone.

Gracy Singh

College Captain

Honouring our Heritage in Celebration of Harmony Week

Harmony Week is a highlight on the College calendar. Our College Captain, Milan Gurung, invited his grandparents to our SY assembly this week to share their story. Here is what Milan shared:

"As a second-generation Australian of Nepali background, Harmony Week is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices my family has made to give me a brighter future. It was a privilege today hearing from my grandfather, a retired British Army Gurkha, who shared his journey of service, migration, and faith.

• enlisted to the British Army in 1965 and served across several Asian countries for fifteen years.
• Migrated to Australia in 1994, receiving permanent residency
• Became a grandfather in 2003
• Attending church every Sunday, following the instruction in Exodus 20:8
• Encouraging me to preserve our Nepali heritage, reflecting the message of John 3:16

Harmony Week is a reminder to be proud of our culture and identity, and to take a moment to appreciate the resilience and dedication of our elders."

Maths Homework Club

Starting this Thursday 13 March Maths Homework Club will be every Thursday after school. It will run from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in SY101.

The below Microsoft Form link must be filled out before coming to the session. If you plan on coming each week, the form must be filled in for the specific week you plan to attend.

Nicole Filippou

LAC Mathematics

Free Parent Webinar with Wellio

Free Parent Webinar: Owning Your Role as a Parent - Knowing When to Step In and Step Back

Thursday 27 March, 6:30pm AEDT

Parenting can feel like a constant balancing act between stepping in, guiding, and creating space for children to develop independence. At times, it can be hard to know which approach is going to get the best result. This webinar will explore three key parenting strategies to help navigate challenging situations:

When to Interrupt: How to decide if you should step in or allow your child room to grow.

Leading by Example: How your own actions and words influence your child's behaviour and attitudes.

Advocating & Escalating: How to support your child's needs proactively and when to seek external help or resources.

Joanne Wegener

Deputy Principal - Secondary

Upcoming Three-Way Conference

Dates and times are listed below and bookings are open for families to make appointments with teachers. Look out for an email with your login details with instructions on how to make bookings are in the email from 'Schoolbox Help'. Please do not make bookings if you are unable to attend the meeting. We have had many ‘no-shows’ to appointments in the past, and this disadvantages others who have not been able to schedule a booking. You can cancel a booking in the system two days out, so please help others and ensure you attend your appointment or cancel well in advance.

Elevate Education Parent Webinar Series

As part of our ongoing partnership with Elevate Education in the delivery of our study skills program for Years 10-12, we have access to a series of online webinars for parents.

During Term 1, there are four webinars that parents are invited to join.

• How to Get (And Keep!) Your Child Motivated
• How You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Time
• How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!)
• How You Can Help Improve Your Child’s Memory.

Please refer to the flyer on how to register for these webinars.

Joanne Wegener

Deputy Principal - Secondary