Whats happening at MRC
Exploring Places with Atlases in Grade 3A
This term, Grade 3A has been embarking on an exciting Inquiry unit about "Places." Through hands-on exploration, students have been developing their research skills by using atlases to investigate different locations around the world.
Students have been learning how to read maps, interpret symbols, and locate countries, cities, and landmarks. They have also been discovering fascinating facts about various places, including their climates, cultures, and geographical features. This engaging unit encourages curiosity and helps build essential research skills that will benefit them in future learning.
-Ms Senay Mat
SPORT
EY PE – Students from Prep to Year 4 have begun 2025 with Team Building strategies, as well as a Values Based Approach to Physical Education. This has been developing the personal and social skills of our students in a variety of games and activities in partners, small and large groups. We have also introduced the “ARE YOU READY FOR PE?” Check in that has allowed students to leave their worries at the door and engage in PE and move forward from what’s going on elsewhere. Prep students have been introduced to the PE learning spaces, routines and equipment in their first few weeks. They are learning to “STOP, LOOK & LISTEN,” as well as, taking turns, sharing equipment and understanding Personal Success in every lesson. The Early Years PE Staff are enjoying the energetic and enthusiastic start to 2025 and hope to see some great efforts and results from students for the remainder of Term 1.
Student Leadership Badge Ceremony 2025
On Wednesday the 26th February the Student Advocacy Team; Luisa Tuitupou, Sandy Mikho and Megan Huynh, along with Mr. Lino Pagano were proud to present MRC’s 2025 School Captains, Mini School Captains and Vice-Captains along with whole school Student Leaders their certificates and badges. The morning was a mixture of emotions with some feeling nervous, excited and all around happy to be attending this special event. Students were joined by family members who were extremely proud of their achievements. During the ceremony the 2025 School Captains addressed attendees with their congratulations and a brief message from each. The ceremony concluded and conversations were held between staff, students, and parents allowing for everyone to get to know one another. The conversations had with parents were positive and filled with thanks. It was an extremely fun morning where parents and staff could not be prouder of the amazing students within the program this year. We are all looking forward to what is to come and cannot wait to hear from the MRC community about how we can help make MRC exceptional.
ABCN Interview 2 Impress
The Year 10 and 11 students set off on an exciting adventure to the city, where they had a unique opportunity to explore their future career paths. Throughout the trip, they gained essential skills in interview techniques, learning how to present themselves confidently and make a lasting impression in any job interview, with expert guidance from mentors. The students truly enjoyed the experience and expressed nothing but positive feedback
Illuminate Event Challenege
Aselect group of Yr 10 & 11 students participated in the prestigious illuminate Event Challenge Australian Finals. Schools from across the counrty represented their states and we are thrilled to announce that Mount Ridley College has acheived an incredile success.
Here are the highlights:
Best Written Submission: Mount Ridley College
Best Finanacial Plan: Mount Ridley Collge
3rd place best overall solution: Mount Ridley College with an impressive scoreof 92.2 (just 0.4 behind 2nd palceat 92.6)
Year 6 Food Technology
"Our Grade 6 students loved making fruit salad and boiled eggs on toast! While exploring kitchen safety, hygiene, and various cooking methods, they applied their knowledge and skills to create these delicious dishes.
Year 9 Food Technology
Our Year 9 Food Technology students put their culinary skills to the test by preparing crispy chicken schnitzel with a fresh salad! While focusing on knife skills, safe food handling, and various cooking techniques, they created a delicious and well-balanced meal. Great job, Year 9!
Another class of Year 9 students have been focusing on food safety and hygiene in the kitchen over the past couple of weeks. They put their knife skills to use and created a hearty and delicious chicken noodle soup! Their knife cuts varied from julienne and dice to paysanne and more. Well done, students!"
Year 9 Food Technology- Shrove Tuesday
This week, our Year 9 students put their culinary skills to the test, whipping up delicious pancakes in celebration of Shrove Tuesday. With precision and enthusiasm, they applied their growing knowledge of cooking techniques mastering the pan-frying method to create golden, fluffy pancakes.
Well done to all the students for their fantastic efforts in the kitchen.
Year 12 Food Studies
Our Year 12 Food Technology students showcased their culinary skills this week by preparing a flavorful pasta salad paired with mouth-watering sticky chicken wings. Through this hands-on cooking experience, they refined their skills in balancing flavors, mastering cooking techniques, and ensuring proper food safety and hygiene.
The pasta salad was a vibrant combination of fresh ingredients, while the sticky chicken wings were cooked to perfection with a delicious glaze. This activity not only allowed students to experiment with textures and flavors but also reinforced the importance of meal planning and presentation.
Year 09 Geography Assessment Activity - Soil Nutrition
Our Year 9 students have been getting their hands dirty—literally! As part of their science studies, they have been given a punnet of soil along with native seeds to investigate how nutrient levels impact plant growth. The students compared the nutrient capabilities of their soil samples found in the central Australian desert.
This hands-on experiment allowed students to explore real-world environmental factors that affect plant life. By monitoring seed germination, growth rates, and overall plant health, they gained valuable insights into how soil quality influences ecosystems.
Through this engaging project, our students are developed critical thinking skills, scientific inquiry, and a deeper appreciation for Australia’s diverse landscapes.
Philosophy club 2025
Philosophy club kicked off with a bang this week, welcoming over 20 attendees for its first session back since the break. Eager students from year 7 to 12 worked collaboratively on an ‘evil-o-meter’, debating fun food related hypotheticals and ranking them based on their moral implications.
The club meets every Friday lunchtime in ACED 2 and is open to all students. We look forward to more engaging sessions throughout the year, led by enthusiastic students, Mr. Creaven, and potentially some guest teachers. It’s a lively and bright start to 2025, setting the club up for an exciting year ahead!
-- Brooke C., Ekjot K., Jess S. and Gianna R., 11C
