Secondary Years, Tarneit

Obedience: Choosing the Right Path

Obedience is a powerful choice that shapes who we become. In secondary school, we’re learning not just facts and skills, but values that guide our lives. Obedience helps us build trust, show respect, and grow in wisdom. It’s not about blindly following rules—it’s about understanding the purpose behind them and choosing what’s right.

The Bible encourages us in Isaiah 1:19, “If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.” This verse reminds us that obedience brings reward and blessing when it comes from a willing heart. It’s a promise that when we choose to do what’s right, good things follow.

Let’s be students who choose obedience, not out of pressure, but because we want to grow, lead, and make a positive impact. Every

 choice matters. Let’s make ours count.

Joanne Wegener

Deputy Principal - Secondary

Parent Webinar: Thriving and Surviving Year 12

Is your family navigating the rollercoaster of Year 12?

Join acclaimed adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg for an empowering webinar designed just for parents. Discover practical, evidence-based strategies to support your child—and yourself—through the challenges, stress, and big decisions of this pivotal year.

When: Thursday 26 June 2025 at 7 pm

Cost: $25

For more information: https://michaelcarrgregg.com/store/thriving-surviving-year-12-with-mcg

Joanne Wegener

Deputy Principal - Secondary

Subject Expo

The Subject Expo is for students currently in Years 9–11 (compulsory for Year 10 students) to learn about subject offerings in 2026, University prerequisites, VET/VM/MC options and the subject counselling process.

4.30pm-7.30pm

Thursday 26 June 2025

Secondary Years Building

Please see the information sessions and schedule below:

Don't miss guest speaker, Professor Tom Clark, at 6pm!

Professor Tom Clark is the Interim Executive Dean of the VU First Year College (FYC) at Victoria University (VU). He is a Foundation Member of the College, joining the FYC at its creation in 2018. The FYC Executive Dean serves a key leadership role in the University tasked with leading the College and implementing, reviewing and continually enhancing the VU Block Model. As Interim Executive Dean, Professor Clark is responsible for learning and teaching for all first-year undergraduate students, as well as strategic leadership and management within the College. He has an academic background in English language and literature studies and is internationally regarded as an expert in political language.

Elevate Education's Term 2 Parent Webinar Series

Throughout the course of Years 10 -12, our students have been engaging in a series of study skills education with Elevate Education. This company delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation.

Over the next term, you're invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they're learning at school.

• Ask Me Anything (Live Q&A) - 18 June 6.30pm (AEST)
• How to Help Your Child Alleviate Stress - 2 July 6.30pm (AEST)

Register today at: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

Year 8 Practical

In Year 8 Science, students are diving into the fascinating world of Biology, with a focus on body systems. Recently, they explored the digestive system through a hands-on and engaging activity. Students were challenged to fit the entire digestive tract onto an A3 sheet of paper, representing the compact yet efficient layout of our own bodies!

They had to follow specific rules: all organs needed to be connected, and none were allowed to overlap. This activity encouraged creative problem-solving and teamwork, as students worked through the complexity of organ arrangement and spatial reasoning.

Beyond the fun and challenge, many students expressed a deeper appreciation for the intricate design of the human body, marveling at the way everything fits and functions so perfectly. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the brilliance of God’s creation.

Mansi Parmar

Assistant Head of Secondary Years (7&8)