Secondary Years, Tarneit

Joanne Wegener

Being Thinkers in Secondary Years

As we approach the end of the school year, Secondary Years students have been exploring various ways to be thinkers. In the IB context, a thinker considers problems from both creative and critical perspectives, regardless of complexity.

Last week, Year 10 Humanities students were challenged to reflect on international aid and how to support those lacking basic needs. This week, Year 9 students put their thinking into action by sharing their learnings from the Community Project.

Being a thinker is challenging; it requires taking risks, being vulnerable in sharing ideas, and bravely questioning others' beliefs. At GNLC, we encourage students to think, examine, and consider situations deeply, prompting them to reflect on questions like, "What am I here for?" and "What's my purpose?"

Joanne Wegener

Deputy Principal - Secondary

Free Parent Webinars

As part of the service supplied by external providers we use for the Secondary Years Pastoral Care program, we have access to a number of free parent webinars. These webinars touch on important topics relevant to students and parents during their secondary schooling. You are invited to join any of the upcoming parent webinars:

WELLIO PARENT WEBINAR

- Thursday 31 October: Resilience and Setbacks

Refer to the attached flyer for details on how to register for free:

Wellio Parent Webinar Flyer.pdf

ELEVATE EDUCATION PARENT WEBINAR

- Wednesday 13 November: Alleviating Stress

- Wednesday 27 November: Building Resilience

- Wednesday 11 December: Setting up for Success

Refer to the attached flyer for details on how to register for free:

Elevate_Education_Webinars.pdf

Joanne Wegener

Deputy Principal - Secondary

Year 8 Humanities Field Trip

Year 8 Humanities students went on a field trip to Werribee Foreshore as part of their Landforms and Land Uses unit. They visited Werribee South Pier and Beach, Campbell's Cove near the beach shacks, and Cheetham Wetlands Observation Tower. Students collected water and soil samples, drew field sketches, measured gradients and observed longshore drifts. It was a fun day out in the sun to learn essential Geography skills!