9/10A

During Term 4, Secondary 9/10A have continued learning about native Australian Animals. We have researched natural and man-made threats including bushfires and deforestation, and learned about existing organisations and how they assist the animals in response to these threats. We have also explored ways we can help the animals such as planting trees and donating food, water, money and blankets to charities.

Additionally, the students engaged in numerous Experience Days to further deepen their knowledge, including a visit to Bunnings to purchase plants to plant around the school.

We also participated in a range of language experiences at school, where the students watched documentaries and completed other activities relating to the week’s learning focus. The students have then applied this knowledge during writing sessions and are working on creating an informative poster about a specific Australian animal.

The students have also been working on their letter-sound knowledge in blending and segmenting words in reading and to help with our writing of words. In mathematics sessions, we have been working on our addition and subtraction skills by solving 2-digit addition problems with/without regrouping and 2-digit subtraction problems with/without using our individualised visual templates.

Some highlights for the students this term were surfing on our Secondary 9/10 Anglesea Surf Camp, participating in a range of sporting events such as 100m sprint, hurdles race and long jump during the Secondary Sports Day and sailing on Albert Park Lake during the Sailability excursion.

9/10B

Term 4 has seen a very busy end to the year for Secondary 9/10B.

We continued our learning about native Australian Animals in Discovery. Learners have learned about natural and man-made threats such as bushfires and deforestation, and learned about a range of charity organisations and how they assist the animals in response to these threats, such as Wildlife Victoria, Zoos Victoria, and WWF. We have explored ways we can help the animals such as planting trees and donating to charities.

Learners have also engaged in numerous Experience Days to further deepen their knowledge, including a visit to Bunnings to purchase plants to plant around the school. Learners participated in a range of language experiences at school, where the students watched documentaries and completed other activities relating to the week’s learning focus. They then applied this knowledge during writing sessions and worked on creating an informative poster about a chosen native Australian animal.

Secondary 9/10B learners have continued their learning in the Sounds-Write program in Reading, developing their letter-sound knowledge in blending and segmenting words to help with their reading and writing of words. In mathematics sessions, we have been working on our addition and subtraction skills by solving 2-digit addition problems with regrouping, as well as 2-digit and 3-digit subtraction problems with regrouping using our individualised visual templates.

Some highlights for Secondary 9/10B this term included the 9/10 Anglesea Surf Camp. For those that attended, surfing and the high ropes climb and swing were the favourite activities. Another highlight was the Secondary Athletics Day where we participated in a range of athletics events such as 100m sprint, hurdles race and long jump. Other fun activities for us included the egg and spoon race and the sack race. We were lucky enough to try our hand at sailing this term on the Sailability Excursion in Week 8. Sailing on Albert Park Lake was tricky but so much fun!

9/10 C

It is incredible to look back on the year, what we have done, and how quickly times have passed.

The students are ready to make the leap into the next phase of their education.

We have learned an incredible amount, from Extreme Environments and Sustainability within our Discovery Unit to some excellent literature studies aligned to our units, ranging from fiction studies of the Wild Robot to Blueback by Tim Winton to exploring some excellent guided reading texts. Our studies in Mathematics range from Place Value to Addition and Subtraction to Money, fractions and chance, to name a few topics. Our Writing has moved genres from recount within the subway experience to persuasive text aligned with our discovery unity.

We became fit with our daily interval training and exercises in the morning. We have travelled to St Kilda for Beach adventures, Albert Park for Sailing, WaterMarc for swimming, camp at Anglesea to challenge ourselves and build new friendships, Market Day to explore money and purchase our goods together—Hoyts movie to have some fun and celebrate the end of the year.

We look forward to the year ahead and the challenges and learning experiences it brings after a super year in 2023.

Here are some of the student's comments:

I really liked the Giant Swing on Anglesea Camp. Owen

I enjoyed walking to the Watsonia Library for Walk and Talk and having morning tea in the gardens there. Marie

I enjoyed doing the 8 dances for State School Spectacular with Mark as my teacher. Alannah

I enjoyed WaterMarc, going on the slide and having fun with my friends. Trey

It was a fun adventure on camp, when we got left behind after raft building and walked part of the way back; at the same time, it was relaxing as we had some peaceful times in nature. Kira

9/10D

Greetings to our wonderful class families! As we are now at the end of Term 4, we reflect on the incredible journey we've shared. This term has been enriched with exciting programs and special events that defined the closing chapter of the academic year:

Surf Camp: Dynamic activities, including raft building and a thrilling giant swing, marked our Surf Camp experience. Surfing lessons, we not only rode waves but also fostered confidence, creating a memorable blend of adventure, teamwork, and new surf skills.

Sailing Adventures: On a windy day at Albert Park, students had a blast sailing in small boats and mastering water safety basics.

Secondary Sports Day: Our class showcased athletic prowess and sportsmanship at Secondary Sports Day, participating in track and field events with dedication and teamwork.

WaterMarc Water Safety and Fun Day: WaterMarc Day combined fun and safety education, featuring water games, slides, and crucial water safety lessons for a joyful learning experience.

Sustainability Project - Recycling: In Discovery, 9/10D focused on recycling plastic bottles, cans, and lids, fostering collaboration and instilling a sense of responsibility for the planet's well-being.

9/10E

What a busy term it has been for students in Secondary 9/10E. As we are now at the end of Term 4, we are thankful for all of the learning opportunities we have had this year. This term, students in Secondary 9/10E have been busy taking part in a number of different and exciting learning experiences. Below are some student reflections about each of the activities.

Anglesea Surf Camp

I really enjoyed going away on camp with my friends. Surfing and the giant swing was a lot of fun. It was cool to share a room with my friends from other classes. Latoya

Secondary Sports Day

I enjoyed participating in different sports. I ran fast and jumped really high in the long jump. Daniel

Sailability Excursion

I enjoyed sailing on Albert Park Lake. It was fun to guide our own boats on the water. I helped Latoya feel comfortable on the water. Alicia

I enjoyed sailing with Kiara. We nearly bumped into the other boats and it felt like we were going to fall out. Christian

WaterMarc Water Safety and Fun Day

I really enjoyed trying the different activities at WaterMarc. It was fun to go down the big slides and learn more about water safety. We wore life jackets and learnt how to save someone that is in trouble. Wyatt

Sustainability Project – Composting

This term we have been learning about sustainability. Our class completed a project on composting where we introduced a composting system to the Secondary 9/10 section. I enjoyed teaching others about where their food scraps go. Eileen

Composting is good for the environment. I made posters teaching other students and staff about what food items can be put in the compost bins. I also assisted making a video helping students to learn more about composting at Concord School. Dakoda

I enjoyed leading the composting project in our class. I helped give students different roles and guide the direction of the project. Kirsty

9/10F

Term 4 has been a busy term with lots of events and powerful learning opportunities. Our overall discovery topic of Sustainability has been incorporated into all our subjects as we learn about looking after ourselves through looking after the environment and our communities. Our major class focus has been on recycling mobile phones, as using virgin materials to make new mobile phones is impacting gorillas in Africa where there is destruction of their habitats in order for mining to happen.

Maths:

In Term 4 during maths we have been learning about division, fractions, arrays, location and chance. I enjoyed learning about division the most. We used Mathletics on our laptops to complete division sums. Jacob

Writing:

In Term 4 we have been learning about persuasive writing. We have focused on writing letters, created posters by studying billboards and commercials. I really enjoyed writing a letter to the Education Department about getting new Microsoft laptops in schools.

Matthew

Reading:

In Term 4 we read the book called ‘Blueback’. It is a story about protecting the environment and marine life and also about the relationship between Abel and a groper fish, who he names Blueback. I enjoyed the story of Blueback because it was entertaining and it told us that we have to look after the environment and sustainably fish in our oceans. Olena

Events:

In the first week of Term 4, all the Secondary 9/10 students went on camp to Anglesea beach. It was the best time ever! We went surfing and did other activities like raft building and on the last night we all watched Karate Kid.

This term we also went sailing at Albert Park lake which was fun. We also had the Secondary School athletics day at Meadow Glen. In week 10 we had the best and greatest day at WaterMarc. Mark

Thank you to all of the students in Secondary 9/10F for the fun times we have shared, and to Libby who has dedicated so much time to assist students with their work and wellbeing.

9/10G

Greetings to our wonderful class families! As we come to the end of 2023, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we have enjoyed together. This term has been filled with exciting programs and special events that have marked the culmination of a productive year in Secondary 9/10G.

During our Discovery Unit, Secondary 9/10G devoted their efforts to reducing rubbish that ends up in landfills and our waterways. This project fostered collaboration and instilled a sense of responsibility for the well-being of our planet.

Our class demonstrated impressive athletic abilities and great sportsmanship at the Secondary Sports Day. We enthusiastically took part in various track and field events, showcasing their unwavering dedication and teamwork.

Our Surf Camp adventure was packed with exciting activities, such as surfing, raft building, and a thrilling giant swing. Students enjoyed the activities that helped build their confidence, creating unforgettable memories of adventure, teamwork, and friendship.

Against the beautiful backdrop at Albert Park, our students had an exhilarating time sailing in small boats while learning the basics of water safety.

The WaterMarc Day was a perfect blend of fun and safety education. We enjoyed water games, slides, and also learned important lessons about water safety, making it a joyful and educational experience.

As we conclude Term 4, let's celebrate the achievements and memories we have made together.

We are grateful for the support of our wonderful class families and look forward to more incredible experiences in the future. Have a fantastic break!

9/10H

Secondary 9/10H have had a wonderful last term together! All of the boys have grown and matured into young men who are responsible and take care of each other.

We have done a lot of wonderful activities and made many memories together. Not only did we go to our epic surf camp, but we went on excursions, swimming, sailing and to the movies. That plus our usual Fit for Life and STEAM classes have made for a very busy term. I’ll let the boys tell you a little more about their favourite memories!

Sailing this term was fun and exciting. The soul reason for this was because of the laughter, telling jokes and scaring ourselves by nearly flipping the boats! James D

Secondary 9/10H went sailing at Albert Park. I was in the boat and it started rocking on the waves. Engelo

Secondary 9/10H went sailing at Albert Park Lake on a sunny day. I kicked the footy around and went in the yellow boat with Jackson. The boat almost tipped a few times and I had fun. Michael A

This term, I really enjoyed going to the beach for camp. I loved hanging out with my friends, watching a movie and going for a night walk. We saw possums. Lachie H

STEAM was fun this term. I made my own gift wrapping paper at Melbourne Polytechnic.

Yousuf

This term I enjoyed sailing and STEAM. I enjoyed being on the boats. Jafeer

I enjoyed Fit for Life. I did bowling this term. I am great at bowling, my high score was 150, but one day I want to get to 300! The thing I liked most about bowling was being with my friends. Dom

ALLIED HEALTH

Occupational Therapist: Jonathan Marshall

Students in Secondary 9/10 have had an amazing term and have enjoyed engaging in new and exciting activities to develop their awareness of their bodies and build upon their self-regulation and social emotional skills.

Speech Therapist: Renae Gates

Term 4 has been so much fun in speech. In Secondary 9/10 we have focused on our communication and group work by completing fun group-based projects such as the egg-drop challenge! It was so lovely to see students working together on their creative designs. Another highlight of the term was planting new plants around the school with Secondary 9/10A and B and talking about sustainability and plant care.

Secondary 9/10

Issue 4 · 19 Dec 2023

In this issue