In the Classroom

Year 12 Graduation 

On Wednesday 18th September, we farewelled our Class of 2024. The day commenced with a Mass celebrated by our College Chaplains Fr Charbel and Fr Ron. Our graduating class were escorted from the church to our Secondary Hall with a guard of honour and led by our MCHF Zaffet (drummers).

The Graduation Assembly followed the Mass where students were highlighted and recognised for their achievements. We welcomed Dr Andrew Charlton, Federal MP for Parramatta, to our assembly and assisted in presenting some of our major awards. Following the assembly, a luncheon was held for our students and their families.

We congratulate our graduating Class of 2024, and we wish them all the very best in their upcoming HSC exams.

Mr Elie Asmar

Head of College

Year 12 Retail Services

Year 12 retail services putting their visual displays together.

Thank you to Sr. Margaret for the money to buy the mannequins and accessories to make the displays relevant. 

Year 11 Society & Culture 

Year 11 Society & Culture were privileged to conduct an interview with Dr Diana Tahan. 

She has a doctorate in Japanese and Eastern studies and was able to enlighten the students of cultural communication differences. 

Students thrived on the new knowledge that they gained from this interview.

TAS Thermomix Demo

Our Food Technology students were introduced to Thermomix, a new technology the College has invested in the TAS and VET Hospitality department. 

Anita Healey, a Thermomix Rep, demonstrated in 40 minutes how to make a mushroom risotto, a raspberry sorbet, and a guacamole. 

Students and staff were fascinated with this amazing piece of technology which adds simplicity and convenience in our everyday day cooking experiences!

Year 12 Society & Culture Indian Infusion

Year 12 Society & Culture had a cultural Indian Infusion Day. 

They taste-tested Indian cuisine, learned more about the gender differences and celebrated with some traditional henna.

Year 2- Fairy Bread 

Year 2 are learning how to write procedures; they wrote a procedure on how to make fairy bread. They followed the procedure and made fairy bread!

Year 2 & Year 10 Food Technology Collaboration

Mrs Botros' year 10 Food Technology students had a great learning fusion experience passing on their skills and knowledge of Lamington making to the whole year 2 cohort. 

Year two was presented with a full-on sensory learning experience. 

After reading the text “Possum Magic”, by Mem Fox they were able to make and taste the iconic Australian Lamington! We are truly blessed to be a part of the MCHF K-12 learning environment in which all quality in our educational experiences really stand out!

2025 Kindy Orientation

On Friday 20th September, we welcomed the kindergarten 2025 students for their orientation day. The morning was filled with lots of smiles, games, stories, laughter, and dancing. 

Ms G Bechara

Stage 1 Advisor 

Year 7 2025- Transition Session One

On Friday 20th September, Ms Thorpe and Mr Jones welcomed the Year 6 students to their first transition in high school! 

They heard about all the different subjects and teachers they will have next year - there was a definite shock with the 1.5 hours of homework each night!

 Overall, though they were excited and can't wait to get to use whatever playground they want to!

They finished off with a College tour and managed not to lose any on the way! 

Embroidery with Year 7 Technology 1

Mrs Bou-Melhem's Year 7 technology class learning the traditional skills of embroidery as a fabric decoration technique. It really was a test of patience and great appreciation to traditional skills in manufacturing. From here, students will be embellishing a tote bag using a range of techniques as part of their final assessment task in Technology this year. 

Project Based Learning with Year 5

The Year 5 teachers are really excited to share the work their students have done in the recent Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit, focusing on the Great Barrier Reef and bushfires. The students have worked in groups to create infographics, safety manuals, brochures, and prototypes aimed at reducing the impact of bushfires or protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

HSC Major Work Nominations

This has been one of the most successful year's for our year 12 students across a range of subjects, recieving special recognition for the efforts in their HSC Major works

• Ella Marie Kalache has been nominated for possible inclusion in ENCORE. ENCORE presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Music students in NSW including performance, composition and musicology. 
• Tatijana Tannous has been nominated for SHAPE, in recognition for her outstanding major work in Industrial Technology: Multimedia. SHAPE is a selection of outstanding works from HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students and will be held at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct from March 2025.

A massive congratulations to the Year 12 Drama class who have been nominated in 3 categories for OnStage. 

OnStage presents a outstanding HSC Drama Major works, both individual and group performances. Well done to the following students:

• Hannah Habib, Simon Bazouni, Sienna Mekary, Tiana BouMelhem and Angeline Wehabe nominated for their group performance.
• Hannah Habib nominated for her monologue
• Sienna Mekary nominated for her monologue

Pastoral Care: Coping skills 

As part of our new primary pastoral care program, students of Year 2 Jade explored different coping skills and strategies. Students engaged in various activities targeted to help students manage emotions and stress. 

Students wrote their worries in a Worry Jar so that they didn't have to carry them around all day.

Ms Delos-Reyes, 

Class teacher

Market Day - Year 9 Commerce 

The Year 9 HSIE Commerce Market Day was an incredible success. Our talented students amazed us all with their entrepreneurial spirit, showcasing the practical skills they've learned in their Commerce classes.  

From planning and managing to marketing and sales, they successfully ran their own businesses, offering a range of exciting products to students from Years 5 to 12. 

This event truly demonstrated how hands-on experiences bring curriculum to life, equipping students with real-world knowledge that extends beyond the classroom. 

Students showed great independence and Entrepreneurial skills by contacting different businesses and seeking sponsorships. This showed students the importance of implementing different plans to ensure business success. 

Well done to all our Year 9 Commerce students for taking the first step on their potential journey as future entrepreneurs!