CAPTAIN'S CORNER 

SENIOR CAPTAIN

With Term 3 commencing, the Year 12s had no time to ease back into their learning, undertaking a mid-year practice exam for English in the first period back at school. Despite the tiredness on the faces of many students, it was evident that a large majority of them felt a sense of realisation that things are starting to get real in Year 12 as they begin their last term of official classes in their schooling career.

Things didn’t slow down after the practice exam either, with SACs every other day all while students were preparing and presenting their English Oral presentations all within week one. As students try to cope with all of the apparent stress, there has been a clear rise in the comradery of the students with friends, new and old, coming together to help one another with their studies. 

Despite how busy the first week has been, it has meant that countless students have felt a great wave of satisfaction after getting through it, seeing their hard work and numerous hours of study paying off.

Things are only going to get tougher for students with SACs and therefore studies ramping up. But students will be embracing the pressure, being the last term of their schooling life that they will be able to do so.

It has been so good seeing all of the students coming together as they are, making connections that will hopefully last a long time into their future.

Dylan Galgut

Year 12 Student

JUNIOR CAPTAIN

Cultural Diversity Week at McKinnon is an annual event that honours and celebrates all the cultures coming together. The week at the East Campus was a huge success, with food from all over the globe. Every day was filled with something new and exciting and gave students something to look forward to, to spend and make memories with friends. I can still remember the buzzing excitement from students rushing down the stairs and wondering what food stalls were selling on that day. It could have been ice cream, fairy floss or even samosas. 

I really enjoyed the fact that the stalls were student-led and offered international cuisines. At lunch there were various activities such as origami, K - pop Just Dance and henna. 

The Year 8 French cohort participated in African drumming which really broadened their horizons of French-African culture and added a great addition to the whole week. One of my favourite additions to the week was the live music performed by the school orchestra. Their talent truly filled the whole campus with beautiful music that lifted up everyone's spirit. 

It is such a privilege to be surrounded by teachers and peers that value inclusion and embrace diversity so openly, cultural diversity week didn’t just feel like a school event it felt like the harmony of every voice coming together. We were reminded that differences don’t divide us but unite us together and enrich our school.  Events like this don’t just happen, they require passion, planning, and a genuine commitment to creating a school culture where everyone feels seen and valued.

I would like to thank Ms Nayyar and all the teachers involved in setting up this program. It was really a week to remember and one of the highlights of Term Two. 

Bhumika Kapur

Year 9 Student