Senior School

Year 9

Great Ocean Walk

Recently, our Year 9 students embarked on an unforgettable five-day trek along the stunning Great Ocean Walk. Designed to be both challenging and rewarding, this experience pushed students outside their comfort zones while immersing them in breathtaking coastal scenery.

Throughout the journey, students took full responsibility for planning and preparing their own meals, carrying their equipment, and navigating the diverse terrain. Their resilience, teamwork, and determination were truly impressive!

This trek also serves as the Adventurous Journey component of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, marking a significant achievement for those involved.

A huge well done to all students, staff, and volunteers who made this experience possible - it was a week of personal growth, adventure, and unforgettable memories!

Connect Program

Students in the Year 9 Connect Program visited the Kinder on Wednesday 12th March and joined in with the Echidnas' activities. Activities such as singing praise to God, dancing and prayer time. Students had a wonderful time being involved and look forward to their next session over at the Kinder, where they will get to run the activities for the Echidna kids.

Ally Robinson & Greg Bond

Senior School Teachers

Year 10 - 12 Deakin University Visit

Year 10 - 12 students went to Deakin University on Wednesday to hear about University life, the application process and what is involved in the decisions around going to University.

Here are some responses from the students about the trip:

"It helped to relieve the stress of picking a course for the future".

 

"It taught many of us more about the University and the many pathways and journeys we can take to reach our preferred careers. It really deepened my understanding of the University world and our futures".

 

"Full of so much information and great tools to use for our future".

 

"They gave lots of advice on applying to Universities, living and accomodation options as well as an insight into specific Universities".

 

"It was very inclusive with lots of Universities from different areas. It gave us a very clear view of the steps on how to become a Uni student".

Allan Fjording

Assistant Head of Senior School

VCE Legal Studies Court Excursion

VCE Legal Studies students have been studying the Victorian criminal justice system as part of the Unit 3 course. In this area of study, students have been exploring the criminal justice system, the Victorian court hierarchy and the role of key legal personnel. 

So far this term we’ve had guest speakers from Victoria Legal Aid and visited the Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court and the Warrnambool County Court. 

Last week the class travelled to Melbourne where they spent time listening to court cases in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the County Court and the Supreme Court. 

Sitting in court and listening to cases helps bring the criminal justice system to life for students. They heard a range of cases including driving offences, shoplifting and drug offences.

Below is a reflection on the experience from one of the students:

During Term 1, we had the opportunity to talk with legal aid professionals about their day-to-day lives and how they help people in the justice system. From there, we had an eye-opening experience to see what we have been studying in class at the Warrnambool Court. This benefited our studies as we could see the impact of what we were learning in our town. A day excursion extended this, and we journeyed to Melbourne and experienced the Supreme, County and Magistrates Courts. This is where we saw the justice system on a large scale. We thank Mr Rouse for orchestrating these events and opening our eyes to how the justice system shapes our community.

Allister Rouse

Principal

Food Tech

Year 7

This week in Food Tech, the Year 7's rolled up their sleeves and got creative in the kitchen, crafting their own delicious Beef Burgers from scratch. From mixing and shaping the perfect patty to assembling their ultimate Burger with fresh toppings, they embraced the challenge with enthusiasm.

Not only did they learn essential cooking skills, but they also explored the importance of balancing flavors and textures to create a tasty, satisfying meal. The results? Mouthwatering Burgers that were a hit with everyone!

Year 8

This week, Year 8 students whipped up a delicious Beef Stir Fry, experimenting with new flavours and ingredients. A great effort from our young chefs!

Ally Robinson

Senior School Teacher