In the Classroom

Year 11 Ancient History Excursion

On Monday, the Year 11 Ancient History class stepped beyond the classroom and into the ancient world during their visit to the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney. Students explored a range of fascinating exhibitions featuring artefacts from ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, bringing the civilisations they study in class to life.

One of the highlights of the visit was the opportunity for students to think and work like archaeologists, closely examining real historical artefacts. Among these was a bronze water tap from Pompeii (c. 79 AD), offering a remarkable insight into the technological sophistication and daily life of the ancient Roman world.

Experiences like this allow students to engage directly with the past, transforming historical study in class to something tangible and real. The excursion was a memorable and enriching learning opportunity that will greatly support students in their Preliminary and future HSC Ancient History studies!

Number formation in Kindy

Our Kindy students had a fantastic time working with Ms Tracey to form numbers using playdough! This hands-on activity helped strengthen our fine motor skills as we rolled, shaped, and carefully crafted each number.

We also explored how our numbers look in a tens frame, building our understanding of number recognition and counting. It was wonderful to see the children so engaged and excited about learning through play. We had so much fun developing our skills while being creative at the same time!

White Card Training

Our college recently hosted a successful White Card training session, which was met with excellent student participation and engagement. The session ran smoothly from start to finish, with all attendees demonstrating a strong commitment to learning and professional behaviour.

Students remained highly attentive throughout the course, actively participating in discussions and asking relevant questions. Their enthusiasm contributed to a positive learning environment and helped reinforce the practical aspects of workplace health and safety.

All participants were consistently polite, respectful, and cooperative. They followed instructions well, engaged appropriately with the trainer, and supported one another during group activities and assessments.

The group showed a strong understanding of the key WHS principles presented during the session. By the end of the course, students demonstrated clear comprehension of hazard identification, risk management, and safe workplace practices required for their White Card certification.

Overall, the White Card course session was highly successful. Student engagement, behaviour, and learning outcomes were all of an excellent standard, reflecting positively on the college’s training environment.

Year 8 Science- Chemical Change!

Year 8 Science students performed a series of experiments about chemical change. They observed signs of chemical change, such as the presence of gas, a change in colour, precipitation, and formation of a new product, to name a few. This is also in preparation for their upcoming Task 1, which will take place in Week 8.

Year 12 Economics

Yr 12 Economics students learning about the factors that affect the demand and supply of the AUD through a visual demonstration. Peer-teaching at its finest!

Science with Year 1

Year 1 Green and Year 1 Silver had a wobbly, wonderful time making jelly in science! They mixed jelly crystals with hot water and watched the magic happen as the liquid cooled and turned into a solid. Lots of careful stirring, big smiles, and brilliant scientific thinking all round!

Kindy Rose Exploring Patterns

Kindy Rose has been busy exploring patterns with Ms Tracey! The children had so much fun using colourful counters to create and extend different patterns. They carefully sorted, repeated, and identified sequences, building their early maths skills through hands-on learning.

After practising with the counters, the children transferred their knowledge onto pattern paper, confidently representing their own repeating patterns. It was wonderful to see their creativity, focus, and excitement as they discovered that patterns are all around us. Well done, Kindy Rose! 

Kindy is working on a new InitialLit Program

This week in Kindy, we began working with Ms Tracey on our new InitiaLit program, and what an exciting start it has been! The children were highly engaged as they searched for pictures that began with the letter M.

There was lots of enthusiasm as they carefully listened to sounds, identified beginning letters, and proudly shared their discoveries with the group. It was wonderful to see their confidence growing as they connected letters with sounds in such a hands-on and interactive way.

We are so proud of their efforts and can’t wait to see the progress of our rising stars as they continue developing their early literacy skills throughout the term! 🌟

Year 1 studying the Parable of the Sower

Year 1 has been learning about the Parable of the Sower and how God’s word grows in our hearts when we listen, care and have faith. To help them understand this message, the students planted their own mustard seeds and have been watching them grow!

New H Block Mini Library

We are excited to introduce our new H Block Mini Library, which began operating in Week 7. This small library space was created to give students in H Block easier access to books and to support the continued development of their love of reading.

This initiative has been made possible through the support and collaboration of our wonderful staff, and we are very grateful to everyone who contributed to setting up this space for our students.

We look forward to seeing our students enjoy the new library and discover many wonderful books to read. 

Kindy White: Fine Motor Skills

Kindy White had a fantastic Friday Fun session filled with exciting activity rotations designed to build fine motor skills, teamwork, and collaboration. The children worked together to achieve common goals while exploring a variety of hands-on activities.

There was so much enthusiasm and engagement as the students moved through each station, supporting one another and celebrating their successes. The classroom was filled with smiles, laughter, and a wonderful sense of teamwork. It was the perfect way to finish the week, with our Kindy White students happily learning through play and working together! 

Year 7 Excursion to Watsons Bay

Our Year 7 students enjoyed a beautiful day of fieldwork at Watsons Bay, exploring landscapes and landforms as part of their Geography unit.

Students observed coastal features, examined rock formations and applied their geographical skills in one of Sydney’s most stunning outdoor classrooms. A fantastic day of learning beyond the classroom!

1 Silver Exploring Length

Block by block, we measured it all!

1 Silver turned into little mathematicians as they explored length using blocks. They were able to count, compare and estimate lengths of different objects around the classroom👏

Year 11 Information Session for ATAR/Non-ATAR Pathway

Year 11 took part in a ATAR/Non-ATAR Q and A session where they were introduced and given information on ATAR calculations, what marks to strive for in order to get those desired ATAR for their aspiring courses, as well as detailed breakdowns on how everyone can help each other in their classes to achieve their absolute best.  A big thank you to Mrs Kumar who delivered the session to the Year 11s who walked away with plenty of information and a clearer path to walk on their already bright futures. We wish Year 11 all the best in the start of their Senior Studies!

1 Green- Birthdays around the world!

Green had a wonderful time learning about how birthdays are celebrated across different cultures, past and present! 🎉

As part of our learning, we explored a classic Australian tradition by making and enjoying fairy bread in such a fun (and tasty!) way to bring our learning to life✨

3 Yellow Celebrating World Maths Day

Today, 3 Yellow celebrated World Maths Day by engaging in fun, hands-on activities. The activities focused on addition/subtraction, 2D shapes and their attributes, and tessellating patterns. 

Collaboration- Primary & Secondary 

Year 3 and Year 8 Arabic

Collaboration between primary and secondary students helps build a strong sense of unity and connection across year levels. In this shared experience, Year 8 students supported Year 3 students in their lesson activities, creating an interactive and engaging learning environment. This approach was beneficial for both groups, as primary students received guidance and encouragement, while secondary students developed leadership and communication skills.

Year 6 and Year 10 Drama 

Mr Khoury’s Year 6 class had the opportunity to attend the Year 10 Drama assessment today, where they enjoyed watching original plays created by the Year 10 students as part of their directing unit.

End of Term 1 Awards- Primary & Secondary

Our Primary and Secondary students gathered for the End of Term 1 Awards Assembly, a special moment to recognise the outstanding achievements of learners across the College. Awards were presented in three key areas that reflect who we are as a community: Engagement, College Values, and Academic Excellence.

Students were acknowledged for their commitment to learning, their positive contributions to our College culture, and the way they consistently uphold our Maronite values in their words and actions. These awards highlight not only individual success but also the collective spirit of growth, perseverance, and pride that defines Term 1.

We congratulate all recipients and commend every student for the effort, kindness, and determination they have shown throughout the term. We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to learn, grow, and thrive together in Term 2.

We thank our student photographers for capturing these images. 

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Secondary 

Easter Excitement- Kindy

Kindy Red was buzzing with Easter excitement as colourful eggs were scattered across the room, each one hiding a rhyming surprise! With big smiles and eager minds, the students blended sounds together, cracking open words like cat, hat, and bat. They carefully read and wrote their rhymes, creating a joyful collection of word families. Laughter and learning filled the air as Kindy Red hopped from egg to egg, building their confidence and having egg-stra fun along the way! 

Year 10 Visual Arts students get creative!

This term, the Year 10 Visual Arts girls explored the ideas and practices of renowned artist Claes Oldenburg, focusing on his playful transformation of everyday objects into soft sculptures. Through this process, students investigated contrast, particularly in relation to scale and materials, and considered how familiar items can take on new meaning when reimagined in unexpected ways. By experimenting with fabric, stuffing, and construction techniques, the students successfully challenged traditional notions of sculpture. The outcomes are imaginative, engaging, and visually striking as you can see.