Teaching and Learning
Student Learning Habits Reports
It was wonderful to see so many parents and students attend the Parent Student Teacher Conferences on 25th July 2024. These conferences are invaluable for families to meet their child’s new Semester 2 teachers (where applicable) and to gather feedback about how students can improve in their learning for the rest of this year.
If you were unable to attend and would like to contact one of your child’s teachers, please feel free to email any teacher via the Compass app or website.
In addition, if you are yet to have a look at your child’s Semester 1 Report, please go to Compass and download a copy to read.
Take the Cyber security quiz
Being online is just part of living in the 21st century! Cybersecurity is all about making the most of the internet safely. So be a smart cookie and take a byte out of cybercrime with this quiz:
How to find the next good book to read.
This website has great information about books and authors.
Our library has many of the books listed. Remember you can always let Library staff know if there is a book we do not have that you would like us to purchase.
Check it out!
https://www.dymocks.com.au/books/fiction/young-adult/
COMPETITIONS: DO YOU WANT TO WIN PRIZE MONEY & SHOW HOW SMART YOU ARE?
2025 Simpson Prize Question
‘Australia’s relationship with Great Britain explains why Australia and individual Australians went to war.’
Discuss the accuracy of this statement with reference to either World War 1 OR World War 2?
A link to the 2025 Simpson Prize Question and Sources is: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/simpson2025
Instructions
- To enter the Simpson Prize you must respond to the question using the Simpson Prize Australian War Memorial Source Selection and your own research.
- You are encouraged to discuss and respond to the question from a variety of perspectives, individual and national, using a variety of sources.
- You are expected to make effective use of a minimum of 4 provided sources.
- Up to half your response should also make use of information drawn from your own knowledge and research.
Closing date: Submissions are due by Friday 8 November 2024.
NOTE: If you submit an entry you should receive an automated receipt. If you don’t receive a receipt please check your junk mail. If you can’t find a receipt please submit again.
Students: Please go to Student Entry Requirements before beginning your entry.Note: Winners will participate in Simpson Prize activities in 2025.
Instructions on how to submit completed entries are found at How to submit entries.
INTRODUCING MORE NEW TEACHERS:
Daniel Rapson is another new teacher that began working at Lyndale at the start of this term. He is a Media Studies teacher and we are very excited to see this subject area grow, especially now that we are offering Media Studies to Year 8 students for 2025.
Daniel also recently completed a two-week stint in a remote primary school located in South Australia. We are hoping that we can learn from his experience and maybe build a future network with an interstate school.
Chinese
The highlight of our Chinese program this term was the Year 9’s excursion to Chinatown. The class visited the Museum of Chinese Australian History, where they learned about Chinese immigration and culture. After the museum tour, students headed to a local noodle shop renowned for its delicious Chinese halal noodles. Here, they had the opportunity to practice their language skills by ordering meals and drinks in Chinese.
The afternoon saw students split into teams for a scavenger hunt, searching for hidden Chinese characters in shop signs and discovering the meanings behind shop names. The friendly competition kept everyone highly engaged, as they eagerly searched for clues and interacted with the local community.
This excursion highlighted the importance of language learning in connecting with diverse cultures and enhancing students' global understanding. We look forward to another exciting term of cultural immersion and language growth!
Japanese
Year 7 and 8 students in Japanese classes enjoyed language immersion activity focused on watching ANIME in the last week of Term 3. This allowed students the opportunity to listen to Japanese dialogue and recognise a number of expressions previously encountered in class. It also gave them insights into various aspects of Japanese culture.
This term, the Year 10 Literacy and Numeracy classes have been working on a project to design their own businesses.
In Literacy classes, they have brainstormed ideas, written formal business plans, created professional logos, crafted social media posts, and designed a realistic website for their business concepts. This hands-on experience has allowed students to engage with the VM and VPC literacy curriculum in a creative and practical way, enabling them to "build on and work to consolidate their digital literacy skills."
In Numeracy classes, students have been focusing on the financial aspects of their business, working to determine costs, budgets and explore how a business can achieve financial success.
- Emilia Megroz and Matt Neilsen, Year 10 Literacy teachers.
“This term we had the privilege of designing and creating our own websites as a part of our assessment. I created a logo for my business (Sani’s Bakery), then created a website selling baked goods from throughout the world. To finish it off, I created an ad, making a full-fledged business”. – Tausani Moe – Year 10 Literacy Student.
Logo’s, social media posts and website examples from students:
- ‘Shan Fades’ by Shan Odiel
- ‘Ali’s shoe store’ by Ali Hussain
- ‘Icon Knitwear’ by Sahel Nadri
- ‘W Kebabs’ by Hassanian Atayee
- ‘Scoop’ by Ali Ghulami
- ‘A.F.R.’ by William Chilton
- ‘Global Refreshments’ by Ali Jafari
- ‘Bee’s Acai Spot’ by Bella Augustin
Psychology
On Monday the 9th of September our year 12 psychology classes ventured into the Dax Centre in Melbourne CBD - Which is an art gallery used to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental health issues. This is done through displaying art which was created by artists who were experiencing a mentally tough time or disorder at the time. Some pieces were even collected from around Europe from asylums in the 1880s. Students were guided through the exhibition and analysed some of the art works, they also were spoken to by an individual who has been diagnosed with Bipolar - who detailed her how personal experiences with the disorder and how art has assisted in her recovery and maintenance of mental health. This experience directly links with the topic of Mental Health which students are studying for Unit 4 Outcome 2.
In the afternoon students had the luxury of a presentation at RMIT university about the courses in which they offer, specifically psychology courses - Finished off by a scavenger hunt through the campus.
Lyndale Secondary College Hosts Rotary’s Model United Nations Youth Assembly
On Saturday, August 17th, Rotary’s annual Model United Nations Youth Assembly (MUNA) was held at Lyndale Secondary College, bringing together students from over 25 schools in a vibrant simulation of the United Nations. This event, held in our auditorium, was made possible by Di Harrison, the chair for MUNA Youth, and the Rotary volunteers, whose dedication ensured the day’s success. Ms. Deanna Belevski and I were honoured to represent Lyndale Secondary College at this gathering.
The Model United Nations Assembly is an esteemed international Rotary youth program in which our District proudly participates. It offers senior high school students a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations by representing different countries and debating pressing global issues in a simulated UN Assembly. The event serves as an exceptional platform for students to hone their public speaking skills, engage in high-level discussions, and broaden their global perspectives.
Lyndale Secondary College was proudly represented by three of our outstanding students: Mahnoor Nabeel and Seyara Fernando, who were delegates representing Australia's perspectives, and Ruby Fitzgerald, who represented Malaysia. Throughout the day, our students demonstrated remarkable growth in confidence with each resolution they debated. Their contributions were thoughtful and well-reasoned and highlighted their deep understanding of the complex issues debated. Their interactions with delegates from other schools were equally impressive, showcasing their ability to engage in intelligent and meaningful dialogue.
Despite the event’s demanding schedule, the day was incredibly rewarding. We are deeply honoured that Rotary has provided our students, along with their peers, this remarkable opportunity to engage with the vital work of the United Nations. Through MUNA, students gain invaluable insights into the UN's essential role in promoting global peace, health, education, and unity. This experience highlights the importance of nurturing global citizens who possess the potential to shape a better, more harmonious future.
On a personal note, I am delighted to share that Ms. Belevski and I received numerous compliments from volunteers and teachers from other schools regarding our exceptional facilities. Furthermore, the guest speaker, MP for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams (a MUNA participant when she was a student), expressed that Lyndale Secondary College holds a special place in her heart.
Once again, Ruby, Seyara, and Mahnoor exemplified the ambition and enthusiasm that define many of our students. Their participation in MUNA showcased our students' incredible potential and highlighted their many opportunities at Lyndale Secondary College.
Ms Kalli Ioannou-Booth
Lyndale Debate Club
This term, three teams have been debating in the on-line junior debating competition with other schools in Victoria. We are proud to say we have had some fabulous ‘wins’. So far, our topics have lead us into deep philosophical discussions about the nature of advertising in young people’s lives and the effects of technology on learning. Our next debate will be on whether on-line retail stores should be forced to have physical outlets. Mrs. Poon and Liv Hutchins.
