Year Seven-Nine

 Coaching Parade Campus

It’s hard to believe we’re already past the halfway mark of Term 4. Students have been working hard as the year draws to a close, and there’s plenty happening across the secondary years in the coming weeks.

ACE Program Results: Congratulations to all students who applied for the ACE program. Results have now been communicated to students and families. We know some students will be disappointed, and we’re so proud of the effort and courage it took to apply.

End-of-Year Assessments: Students are completing their final assessment tasks across subjects. Please encourage your child to stay organised, keep up with due dates, and ask their teachers for help early if they need it.

SunSmart Reminder: With warmer weather arriving, students are encouraged to wear their school hat outdoors. Please send a water bottle and sunscreen each day.

Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Friday 4 December (Years 8 and 9): Year 8 and 9 students will be heading to the cinema to see The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to see the world of Panem on the big screen and connect it to their learning in English. This excursion is only available to the first 200 students, so act quickly to secure your child's spot.

Statewide Transition Day Tuesday 8 December: On Statewide Transition Day, students across Victoria get a taste of the year ahead. Our students will spend the day in their 2027 year level, meeting their new teachers and classmates and getting familiar with what next year will look like. It’s a great chance to ease any nerves and build excitement for 2027. 

Golfing Success for Shannon: A huge congratulations to our Year 8 student, Shannon, who recently competed as part of the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club team in the 2026 Victorian Junior Pennant Competition!

Competing against talented junior golfers from across Victoria, Shannon and his team achieved fantastic results in Region 4, finishing at the top of the ladder!

This is a wonderful achievement and a reflection of Shannon's dedication, skill and commitment to his sport.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our students beyond the classroom and look forward to seeing Shannon's continued success on the golf course.

Congratulations, Shannon!

Volleyball Enrichment

7, 8, 9s vs Manor Lakes College

As part of our school practice match series, we travelled to Manor Lakes P-12 College, where we were welcomed by staff and students. The visit would begin with a whole-group warm-up before students took to the court to put their skills into practice. For many of our students, this was their first experience playing against another school, making it a great opportunity. Beyond the results, the matches provided a great opportunity for students to practice the skills and tactics they have been developing during our Enrichment hour. We would like to thank the staff and students at Manor Lakes College for the opportunity to come and play against them.

Year 7 Interschool Sports

On the 20 October, our Year 7 girls' and boys' teams represented our school at the Hobsons Bay Interschool Sports Tournament. It was a great day for our school, with both teams progressing to the final against Alamanda College. Our boys put up a great fight but narrowly went down to Alamanda. Meanwhile, our girls had an outstanding day, remaining undefeated throughout the entire tournament without dropping a single set. They capped off their incredible performance with a victory over Alamanda College in the final. The Year 7 girls will now progress to the Regional Championships in Corio on the 5 November. Best of luck girls. 

Year 7 Boys - Harry (c), Liam, Akram, Lewis, Wisdom, Clev, Rhoheet  

Year 7 Girls🏆 - Micah (c), Ayda, Penny, Mya, Emily, Hafsa, Evanna, Elina, Lyka

Corio Tournament

On the 22 October, our school entered six volleyball teams to compete in the Corio Tournament. It was an amazing day of competition, with all teams demonstrating teamwork, sportsmanship and determination throughout the day. We had some great results, with our Year 7 girls winning gold in their final. Our Year 7 boys finished with silver after a hard-fought final, while our Year 9 girls secured silver, finishing second overall on their ladder. Congratulations to all teams on their efforts and achievements. 

Year 7 Girls 🥇 - Micah (c), Ayda, Penny, Mya, Emily, Hafsa, Evanna, Elina 

Year 7 Boys 🥈 - Harry (c), Wisdom, Rafael, Isaac, Lewis, Roshernt, Liam  

Year 8 Girls A - Zainah (c), Rakaia, Aziah, Sarisha, Zara, Honey-Lee, Annie

Year 8 Girls B - Lamar, Sasha, Gayathri, Ayaana, Coco, Alyna 

Year 9 Girls 🥈 - Lizzie (c), Eseta, Ava, Arinya, Roxy, Keira, Fleur 

Year 9 Boys - Lincoln (c), Mehad, Keanu, Naz, Arsam, Ikuna 

WRV Championships

Congratulations to the following students who represented our school at the WRV championships. After a great day of competition our school came away with the gold medal. It is always great to see students getting the opportunity to play together across 7-9. Well earned and well deserved. 

🥇 Mehad (c), Fleur (c), Kenau, Ayda, Isaac, Roxy, Harry, Penny, Micah🥇 

Science

Year 7 - Space and beyond

This term, Year 7 Science students have been exploring the fascinating topic of Earth and Space, investigating the relationships between the Earth, Sun and Moon and how their movements and changing positions influence what we observe in our sky.

Students have explored key concepts including day and night, the seasons, the phases of the Moon, tides and eclipses. They have developed their understanding of how the Earth, Sun and Moon interact and how these interactions explain natural patterns and events in our solar system.

A highlight of the unit was our hands-on Oreo Moon Phases practical, where students used Oreo biscuits to model the different phases of the Moon. 

This fun, interactive activity allowed students to demonstrate the sequence of lunar phases and develop a better understanding of how the Moon's appearance changes throughout the lunar cycle.

Students also had the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom during our Scienceworks excursion. At the Planetarium, they explored the relationship between the Earth, Sun and Moon, bringing concepts such as day and night, seasons, Moon phases and eclipses to life. The Electrifying Science Show provided further opportunities to engage with scientific demonstrations and explore concepts relating to forces, movement, electricity and magnetism.

It has been wonderful to see students engaging with practical activities, developing their scientific understanding and showing curiosity about the universe beyond our planet.

Year 8 - Exploring Chemistry

This term, our Year 8 students have been exploring the fascinating world of Chemistry, developing their understanding of the substances that make up the world around us and how they interact.

Students have been learning about elements, compounds and mixtures, exploring how different substances are classified based on their properties and composition. They have also been introduced to the Periodic Table, learning how elements are organised and how their symbols and properties help scientists understand matter.

A key focus of the unit has been understanding the differences between physical and chemical changes. Students have been investigating chemical reactions, identifying evidence that a new substance has formed, such as colour changes, gas production and temperature changes.

Throughout the unit, students have been developing their scientific inquiry skills through classroom activities and practical investigations, applying their knowledge to everyday examples of chemistry.

It has been wonderful to see students build their confidence in using scientific terminology and develop a greater appreciation of how chemistry plays a role in our everyday lives.

Year 9 - Light and Sound

Year 9 students have been busy exploring the fascinating world of Sound and Light in Science. Over recent weeks, students have investigated how sound travels, the properties of sound waves and the relationship between frequency, pitch and volume. They have also explored the structure and function of the human ear, learning how we detect and interpret sounds around us.

Students are currently putting their knowledge into practice as they work towards creating their very own Sound Exhibition, which is due in Week 7. This project provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of sound through creative displays, models and interactive activities, while sharing their learning with others.

As we move into our next topic, students have begun investigating Light. They have been learning about how light travels, how it interacts with different surfaces and the laws of reflection. Students will explore how mirrors reflect light and how images are formed.

To further develop their understanding of the human senses, students will also take part in an exciting practical investigation involving an eye dissection. This hands-on experience will allow them to identify the different structures of the eye and investigate how each part contributes to vision.

It has been great to see students engaging with the practical and creative aspects of Science, and we look forward to seeing their finished Sound Exhibition projects in Week 7!

Drama

Year 7

The Year 7 Drama students have spent this term exploring a range of theatrical devices and showing off confidently to their peers. Students have explored a range of scripted and devised drama, and are also making collaborativecreative choices through improvised scenes and physical theatre workshops. 

Year 8

Year 8 students are working on putting on a small class-play, "12 Angry Villains"; Based off the famous tension-filled film classic 12 Angry Men, students portray a jury of famous movie villains deciding the fate of Peter Pan through a unanimous "Guilty" or "Not Guilty" vote. While there are a number of students showing off on the stage, another part of the class are busy behind the scenes coordinating set, props, and costume, or showcasing analysis skills by deep- diving into the script. This unit endeavours to put the ideas of theatre learned in Year 7 into a more practical context, and allow students to express theatricality both on and off stage.