Year 7 News

A massive welcome to all our new students and families joining us for 2025. It has been a very busy start to the year for the new year 7’s and their teachers. Settling into our school, navigating their way to their new classes, mastering their lockers and building new friendships. It has been fantastic to hear so many positive comments from our new students. I would like to thank the Year 7 staff along with all members of our school community that have been doing a wonderful job of supporting our students. 

Year 7 Team

Pat McGrath - Team Leader

Denise Cairinduff -  Disability and Inclusion Learning Specialist

Emma Steen - Advocate

Elisse Burke

Granvil Jirongo

Kirtri Kumari

Olivia Mitchell

Roxy Hibberson

Nyssa Beebe

Tech School Excursion

Year 7 are participating in their first school excursion. The Gippsland Tech School is a high-tech learning environment, with innovative education programs linked with local industry delivering real-world learning to students. Kurnai College utilises the resources and specialised programs offered by the Tech School throughout the year, and the Year 7 students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of different programs during their schooling years at Kurnai College.

The students are currently participating in the ‘Introduction to Sports Science’ program which involces a masterclasses based around the role of advancing technology in sports; participating in a workout using VR equipment while wearing heart rate monitors to keep track of performance; exploring the different sensors used in sports, exploring play-based exercise and mental exercises to have a clear mind when exercising and playing sports. Through the design thinking process, students will research and come up with ideas to solve real world problems relating to sports, exercise, health, and fitness. This program provides an introduction to new technologies relating to sport and exercise and increase awareness of careers in Sports Science. 

Meet & Greet BBQ

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Year 7 Parent & Teacher Meet & Greet BBQ during week 2! It was an absolute delight to see so many Year 7 students and their families come together for this special event for what was a memorable evening.

Contact Details 

If you have any concerns regarding Year 7 students, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (03) 5165 0600 or Patrick.McGrath@education.vic.gov.au  

Patrick McGrath

Year 7 Team Leader