Diamond Valley College

Excursions and Events

Predators and Psychopaths Excursion to AgriBio at La Trobe University.

 

In Term 1, Year 10 Predators and Psychopaths students went on an excursion to AgriBio at La Trobe University. AgriBio is a world-class facility for agricultural biosciences research and development. Students participated in workshops on the evolution and adaptations of Eucalyptus (gum) tree species and used DNA technologies to explore the genome of cows and screen for pathogens of cattle and sheep. The students had a ball exploring the research laboratory and the La Trobe Uni atmosphere. 

 

 

 

Top Arts Excursion 

 

Our recent excursion to the Victorian Top Arts Exhibition at the Ian Potter Gallery in Melbourne. It was a remarkable experience for our Year 11/12 Art students. The exhibition, featuring outstanding works by VCE Arts and Studio Arts students, provided a rich source of inspiration and artistic insight. Students engage deeply with the artists, exploring various themes, techniques, and interpretations. The exhibition sparked meaningful discussions and reflections, enhancing their understanding of contemporary art practices.

 

 

Italian - Presenting Allesandra Petruzzelli

 

On the 2nd of May, Co.As.it. hosted the Italian Language Assistants Presentation where Alessandra and the other 21 Italian new graduates from 8 Universities around Italy were officially welcomed by Marco Fedi, CEO of Co.As.It., its President, Vincent Volpe and the Consul General of Italy, Hanna Pappalardo. The group has started working in 19 primary and secondary schools around Victoria contributing to the learning of the students of Italian and the delivering of outstanding language courses.

 

Co.As.it. stands for Comitato Assistenza Italiani, a committe to assist Italian migrants in Australia that was first established in NSW in 1968 and is now one of the largest and most active CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) focused agencies, offering a wide range of services and programs focused on community services, educational and cultural activities.

Since 1994 young graduates have been selected to work as language assistants and support qualified language teachers to provide authentic language and cultural experiences for students. They support language teachers in the development and delivery of engaging language programs. Alessandra has started her 9 months experience at DVC with dedication and professionalism, and she is currently attending to the junior and senior classes for conversation and one to one support. The program aims to enrich Victorian school Italian programs through the provision of native-speaking language assistants

  • provide Victorian teachers and students with opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of Italy, its language and culture
  • promote language learning and intercultural understanding in Victorian communities
  • foster relationships between Victoria and Italy through ongoing linguistic and cultural exchange.

For more information, visit https://www.coasit.com.au/

 

CO.AS.IT.

CO.AS.IT. provides services for Italian migrants to Australia and their descendants. This includes a Resource Centre, an extensive cultural program of events, Italian language programs for adults a...

 

  • Enrich Victorian school Italian programs through the provision of native-speaking language assistants
  • provide Victorian teachers and students with opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of Italy, its language and culture
  • promote language learning and intercultural understanding in Victorian communities
  • foster relationships between Victoria and Italy through ongoing linguistic and cultural exchange.