SCHOOL NEWS

YEAR 11 FORMAL

The leap day we'll never forget - the 2024 Year 11 formal!!

After weeks of meticulously planning suits, dresses, makeup, and nails, on Thursday 29 February, 400 eager students poured into Merrimu Receptions in Murrumbeena, prepared for an evening of lost voices, dancing, and sore feet.

A reinvention of the previous years' informal formed quickly; with Mr Kan in the spotlight of a huge circle of dolled-up Year 11s, chanting Abba profusely. Many enjoyed a dance with the esteemed principal, while others cackled at the pure insanity of their peer's dance moves. Wraths of compliments flew all around the room as people snapped photos and showed off their incredible outfits and, interesting, to say the least, dancing and singing.

Overall, it was certainly a night to remember, filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories. The hard work and preparation certainly paid off as everyone looked stunning!

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff involved especially to our student managers, Ms Jobson and Ms Felmingham. I can't wait to do it all over again next year with you all.

Thank you for such an incredible night!! :)

Katelyn Nguyen

Year 11 Student

MCK CHESS CLUB 

McK Chess Grand Prix tournament 2024

The 2024 chess season has started. This year, the McK Chess Grand Prix tournament at both the East and McKinnon Rd Campuses began in the same week, attracting over 50 new and returning players from all year levels. 

Games are played on the Tuesday lunchtimes at East and Wednesdays and Fridays at McKinnon Road.

This multi-round, multi-format competition will run for a further two weeks in Term 1, before returning in Term 2 for the finale. 

We invite all chess enthusiasts to come and watch. Details about times and locations will be posted on the Compass newsfeed. 

You can also follow the competition online by visiting the official McK Chess GP website.

Social Chess session

For those who want to just have fun or learn how to play chess, social chess sessions are on every Tuesday lunchtime at both the McK Road Campus (room A07/A08) and at the East Campus (room V2.6). McK Chess Club is totally free for everyone and no signup is required. Simply show up and play!

Sandy Law

McK Chess Club