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Year 7 2027 Transition

Starting at a new school is a big step, and yesterday we welcomed members of our incoming Year 7 cohort for two special transition programs, Solo Starters and Jumpstart.

Solo Starters brought together students who will be joining Mazenod in 2027 without other classmates from their primary school. Supported by our Year 9 student leaders, the afternoon included team challenges, games, a campus tour and an escape room, helping new friendships begin before the school year.

Jumpstart provided an extended orientation experience for incoming students supported by Learning Diversity, giving them extra time to become familiar with College spaces, routines and staff ahead of next year.

Thank you to our staff and student leaders for helping our newest Mazenodians feel welcome. We look forward to welcoming the wider Year 7, 2027 cohort for Orientation Day on Monday 7 December.

ACC Junior Golf Champions

After claiming the Open Championship in Term 1, the ACC Golf team once again dominated the fairways at Northern Golf Club, claiming the Year 7–10 Division 2 title. The boys arrived at the College at 6.30am ahead of an 8.15am shotgun start. They were excellent representatives of Mazenod, playing with great endeavour and respect for their competitors. Senon Kumarage recorded the lowest round in Division 2 with an impressive score of 78, closely followed by Joel Redford and Cooper Bartlett, who shot 80 and 82 respectively.

Year 11 Geography go to Phillip Island

Our Year 11 Geography students recently visited Phillip Island as part of their VCE Unit 2 fieldwork, investigating the question: How sustainable is tourism on Phillip Island?

The fieldwork explored the environmental, social and economic impacts of tourism, including wildlife conservation, visitor management and the importance of tourism to the local community. Through research and observation, students examined how Phillip Island balances its popularity as a tourist destination with the need to protect its natural environment and support local communities.

The findings will inform their fieldwork reports, where they will evaluate current sustainability strategies and consider opportunities for improvement.