SCHOOL NEWS

STUDENT TECH TEAM HOLIDAY WORK

The Student Tech Team (STT) Holiday Work is always an exciting and hands-on part of the program. Over the recent holiday break, we spent two productive days on the main campus working on the school’s projector and AV control system.

Our first task was constructing new projector controllers. This involved following a technical guide, cutting and crimping wires, connecting various components, and assembling them into fully functional controllers. Once we completed the assembly, we practiced installing and testing the controllers to ensure they were working correctly. We also conducted quality checks on the newly installed projectors and tested retired ones. As a fun bonus, STT members got to take home old projectors, which have since found creative and enjoyable uses.

What stood out during this holiday work session was our controller construction line. Initially, the task felt a bit tedious, but by midday, we had found a rhythm. Unlike previous sessions where tasks were often completed separately, this time we worked side by side, which created a lively vibe in a collaborative atmosphere filled with conversations and laughter.

These holiday work sessions are always something I look forward to because they offer a great mix of learning, teamwork, and fun. If you're a student curious about tech and interested in joining the Student Tech Team, check out https://mckinnon.sc/stt for details on how to join and information on Basic Training.

Itay Volnerman

Year 9K - STT Member

MCK PRIDE CLUB AT THE MIDSUMMA PRIDE MARCH

On Sunday 2 February, McKinnon’s Pride Club met in St Kilda to take part in the annual Midsumma Pride March. Pride March is a special day for the rainbow community as they and their allies come together to celebrate acceptance and diversity. It is a day to demonstrate their pride in who they are, to see how supported and loved they are, and to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community. 

We had a fantastic turnout with students from almost all year levels and staff from both campuses attending and even some parents and guardians which was wonderful! The costumes were fabulous, the smiles were huge, and the energy was palpable. Despite the high temperature, there was still a lot of support and it was wonderful to hear people cheering us and the other schools and organisations on as we marched down Fitzroy Street.

We look forward to having even more members of the MCK community join us next year!

Lauren Maserow

Pride Club Organiser