College Updates
School Photos
School photos have arrived and are being distributed in homegroups. Sibling photos will be in the eldest child's bundle if they have been ordered.
If you forgot to order, or have any questions about your photos, please contact MSP photography directly on 03 9115 1642.
Breakfast Club
Available every morning for students in the Dining Room from 7.45am.
General Office Hours
Our General Office is open 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-3.30pm on Friday's.
College Uniform
Students are supported to be in uniform every day. Please click below to view our uniform policy. If students arrive to school out of uniform, they will be directed to the Uniform Exchange and provided with the correct uniform item for the day.
If you need any support with uniform, please contact Kylie Wandmaker on 03 5127 9200 who will assist you.
College Uniforms - Lowanna College
The Canteen & Cafe
Marcelle, Ruby and Jodie are excited to serve you this term!
Please see attached the Term 2 Menu for The Cafe (Year 11 and 12 students and staff) and the canteen menu (available to all students and staff).
Our college canteen supports local businesses, with our meat being supplied by the local butcher and our coffee beans being supplied by Fat Cat Coffee Roasters in Newborough.
Did you know that we have a salad bar at the canteen and that our chicken is freshly crumbed, daily?
A reminder to students using the canteen and cafe to ensure they are respectful towards our canteen staff, always.
FAQ's
How do I order my lunch?
You can order your lunch at recess at the canteen window or before 9am via Compass.
How can I pay for food at the canteen and cafe?
You can pay using your Compass card or by using cash.
Can I pay for food using my eftpos card?
No, eftpos facilities are not available at the canteen and cafe.
Who can access The Cafe?
Year 11 and 12 students and staff have access to The Cafe. Year 11 students can access The Cafe at recess and lunchtime only.
If I don't have cutlery for my lunch, can I ask the canteen to provide me with a knife, fork, spoon etc?
No, we only provide cutlery for food that is purchased from the canteen and cafe.
Cultural Week Menu
Please find attached the menu for Cultural Week (Week 6). Please pre-order via Compass or at the canteen window at recess.
Term 2 Assembly
Our SRC facilitated a whole school assembly at the start of term, where students were reminded about student expectations, swimming and athletics champions were presented with their certificates, Year 7 captains were presented with their badges and students played a game of heads and tails.
ANZAC Day 2025
Thank you to our student leaders and staff who attended local ANZAC Day services on ANZAC Day.
ANZAC Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by past and present service personnel, from across the country and the world, who have displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country and community.
The Newborough Army Cadet Unit marched in Melbourne for the ANZAC Day parade. Congratulations to Oricle who has made sergeant and will be head of her cadet unit.
SRC Fundraising
Last term our SRC organised an Easter Raffle to raise money for Year 12 Celebration Day and the Latrobe Regional Hospital's Cancer Care Centre. We are happy to advise that $355.68 is being donated to the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre and we would like to thank everyone who donated.
Footy Colours Day
Open Day 2025
Open Day is always a fun day, filled with a lot of energy as we welcome Grade 5 and 6 students to the college. This year was no different, with over 400 students attending the college and engaging in a number of activities and classes throughout the day. Thank you to the students, families and Primary School staff who attended Open Day and Information Night and thank you to our students who assisted on the day. A huge thank you to Pics and Props Photobooth for attending on the day!
Arts Update
LIA (Lowanna Institute of the Arts)
We are very excited to see all of the students who have applied to LIA. A friendly reminder that applications will close for 2026 at the end of the term.
To apply, please visit the college website:
https://www.lowanna.vic.edu.au/lia-program/
Please note, LIA is only available for Year 9-10 students in 2026.
Year 7 Art
Year 7 students have finished their still-life drawing CATs and are now working in the painting unit.
Year 9 Art
Year 9 students demonstrated their understanding of colour schemes with these confectionary oil pastel drawings.
Year 9 and 10 Ceramics
Year 9 and 10 ceramics students have finished off their anthropomorphic creatures and are in the process of creating their architectural ceramic structures.
Year 10 students have been learning about contemporary artists and processes, while Year 9 students have been learning about historical and cultural ceramic periods and movements.
Year 10 Painting and Drawing
Students have been learning about colour theory and painting techniques to communicate emotion and feeling in their artworks.
Art Exhibition and Soiree - Wednesday 28 May
Food Technology Update
Year 9 Food for Health
Recently our Year 9 Food for Health students prepared their “bento boxes.’ Students researched the history and ideas of the bento box and combined this with nutritional knowledge to meet the brief.
Year 12 Food Studies
Our Year 12 Food Studies students have been looking at how social media trends can influence our food choices. Recently, they created their own Buddha bowls.
Last week Year 12 Food Studies students made keto friendly chicken kievs with salad. Students are learning about fad dieting and are comparing them to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
VM Incursion
Recently, our Year 11 and 12 VCE VM students took part in the 'Road to Zero' incursion, who visited the college from the Melbourne Museum. This interactive session informed students (and staff) about the developments that have occurred in road safety over the last 50 years and what the options are to continue to make our roads safer, with the 'Road to Zero' target being 0 deaths and 0 serious injuries on our roads by 2050.
Students participated in six interactive activities including learning about adjustments to road designs to improve safety, VR experiences of the development of road safety since the 1960s and impacts of road trauma on the human body. It was an informative session for all of the students involved.
Science Update
Year 8 Tech School Excursion
Last week our Year 8 students visited the Gippsland Tech School for the body systems excursion. Students were able engage in hands on activities and relate it directly to what they have learnt in their science classes this term.
Eva Bantock "Last Tuesday we went to the Gippsland Tech School and we got to do some cool science technology things. The best part was when we did virtual reality, we got to explore what it would be like to ride bikes in places all around the world, such as Paris and Notre Dame."
Alyssa Skinner - "On Tuesday the 13th of May at the Tech School we did workouts to see how it affected our heartrate, and we coded something to count our steps and also used some glowing things on the ground to compete against someone."
Students in 8A - "This experience was different, using tech is different from a normal workout. The VR was really fun and we all enjoyed it. There was a couple of problems, like some people got dizzy with the VR. Overall, it was a good day out."
Year 7 Science
Year 7's have been learning about the States of Matter and Water Cycle.
Year 8 Science
Year 8 students recently completed a heart dissection as they are learning about the Circulatory System.
Science Club
We have been exploring different chemical reactions, movement of water and sugar and looking at models of skulls from different Hominids.
Sport Update
Tennis
Earlier this term we had students attend the Regional Tennis. It was a great day out, full of excitement and brilliant sportsmanship! After a hard-fought battle, our Year 7 team just fell short against Sale – a fantastic effort.
Meanwhile, the Year 8 boys put in a herculean performance, successfully defending their flag and earning a spot at States in November! Well done boys!
Cross Country
Earlier this week, 17 students arrived in Warragul to compete in the West Gippsland Cross Country. 17-20 males ran a 5km loop, while all others completed the 3km loop. Congratulations to all students who represented the college. Students who finished in the top 12 for their age category have qualified for Regional Country next month.
17-20M- Kyson Cornwall- 2nd- 20:05
17-20F- Darcy Knowles- 3rd- 12:53, Zoe Cotter- 4th- 14:18
16M- Fraser Aubrey- 4th- 20:53
16F- Summer Cooper- 7th- 14:47
15M- Jake Cotter- 4th- 11:26
15F- Hayley Veli- 7th- 16:18
14M- Mitchell Duff- 4th- 11:41, Nathan Henry- 18th- 13:10, Lochy Heiss- 13th- 12:39.
14F- Zoe Bantock- 6th- 13:35, Holly Taylor- 17th- 16:57
12/13M- Harvey Briggs- 1st- 11:11, Bobby Hamilton- 3rd- 11:27.
12/13F- Dakota Dawson- 6th, 14:01, Kiara Lindsay- 14th- 16:38, Nevaeh Thetford- 27th- 24:08.
Holden Museum Excursion
Earlier this term our Year 9 Automotive class went to the Trafalgar Holden Museum. Students were guided around the museum by one of the friendly volunteers. Long before Australian's drove Holden cars, the iconic brand made saddles, golf clubs, buggies, pedal cars, trams, aero engines and machine guns for WWII. The museum, which is housed at an old dairy factory, is run by volunteers. Students and staff enjoyed the day out.
Careers Dress Up Day
To celebrate Careers Week, our Year 12's enjoyed Careers Dress Up Day last week! It was a fun way for students to raise money for their Year 12 Celebration Day.
Education Week - Week 5
This week marks Education Week, with the theme ‘Celebration of Cultures’, highlighting the diversity of our communities and the importance of every child feeling safe and welcome at school.
Year 12 Adventures
At the start of May our Year 12 Outdoor and Environmental Studies class headed to Heyfield to link their classroom learning to the outdoor environment. Students were taken for a tour at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield, followed by an afternoon on the trails at Blores Hill Mountain Bike Park that was unfortunately cut short due to the rain. Once the rain cleared, students and staff enjoyed a BBQ dinner and smores around the campfire, with a visit from Miss Taylor and Mr. King. The next morning, after some bacon and eggs on the BBQ, students headed into Maffra where they visited Southern Rural Water to learn about water management and the last stop was The Berry Dairy for some strawberry picking. Students found the trip valuable and will be applying what they learnt in their SAC next week.
Exam Supervisor Positions Available
Casual VCE Exam Supervisors Wanted!
Lowanna College is seeking reliable and professional individuals to join our team as casual supervisors for the upcoming Year 12 VCE exams. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our students during a crucial time in their education.
Why join us?
- Be part of a supportive and friendly school environment.
- Flexible, casual hours across October and November.
- A great way to contribute to student success and gain valuable experience in a school setting.
Please note:
- A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required.
- Supervisors must not be related to any current Year 12 student or class teacher.
To apply, please send your resume to lowanna.co@education.vic.gov.au or drop it off at the General Office.
Noah's Dreamtime Dance
Year 7 student Noah Bartlett is performing an Indigenous dance tonight for the Richmond Football Club at the MCG for the Dreamtime match. Noah also danced at the ANZAC Day game for Melbourne Storm and the women’s AFLW recently. Congratulations Noah, we wish you all the best for tonight - we'll be watching.
