Worawa Reconciliation sports carnival

21 students from Biderap made the trip with 6 of our Pathways schools out to Worawa Aboriginal College on the 26th of May for their annual Reconciliation week sports carnival. Students had the opportunity to participate in events such as:

AFL games
3v3 Basketball
Netball
Beach Volleyball
Numerous other activities run by external supporters

All students had a fantastic day and loved being able to share their culture with their peers from their schools. As well as being with many MITS students. Special mention to Lily-Grace Hood (Year 11) who took home the award for The Most Sportsperson of the carnival.

Football Jumper Design

Congratulations to Tenielle McGuire (Year 12) on the outstanding Indigenous artwork she designed for the Star of the Sea College football guernsey. This guernsey has been worn throughout the Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) competition and will continue to be worn for years to come. A description of the artwork is below:

The design depicts not only the journey, but the growth of Star of the Sea College students. The first meeting place represents students before Star, no matter where they come from — different schools, states or countries. The second meeting place represents their shared community and connection at Star, while the third represents the pathways students take after finishing school, whether university, trades, in Victoria or beyond.

The meeting places also symbolise the lifelong connection and support between Star, current students and past students across generations. Surrounding figures represent the never-ending support of teachers, families and the wider Star community, including connections such as Saint Vincent’s.

Finally, the design reflects on “Star” in Star of the Sea College, acknowledging connection to land, culture and community, and respectfully recognising the Bunurong people, on whose land Star stands. The grounding line symbolises belonging, connection and the strong foundations formed at Star.

It is important to note that the majority of my designs and artworks are based on my Palyku heritage and not my Miriwoong heritage. - Teneille McGuire

Firbank Year 9 Desert Program Camp

For the last 10 days of term 2, Cata McLennan and Hayley Rioli set off with their year 9 cohort at Firbank to Alice Spring to participate in the Year 9 Desert Program.

Both students participated in an array of activities and experiences. This included:

Hiking
Camping
Team building activities
Cultural activities such as art, astronomy, sustainability
Visit to Uluru

Both students had an unforgettable experience. Throughout the camp, students developed resilience, independence, and teamwork while exploring the unique desert environment. It was a valuable opportunity for personal growth, building confidence, and forming stronger connections with peers.

Penrite V8 supercar design

The Penrite Racing Indigenous livery was designed to celebrate and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and their deep connection to Country. The artwork typically tells a story through symbols, colours, and patterns that represent community, journey, unity, and heritage. Its purpose is not only to create a striking visual design, but also to promote respect, awareness, and acknowledgement of Indigenous culture within the sport and broader Australian community. 2026 marks our 4th year partnering with the Penrite racing team and we have had the honour of showcasing Tenielle McGuire’s (Year 12) artwork on this year’s Penrite V8 Supercar for the Darwin Triple Cup.

A short description of the artwork is below:

My design showcases a focus point of a meeting place representing the younger generation of Indigenous peoples, surrounded by outer rings symbolising connection to culture. Within these rings are tracks of goanna, emu, dingo, and people, reflecting the shared journeys of all living beings. This links to the race track of the cars, as just as they follow their own paths and cycles, people and animals have done so for thousands of years. It also connects to the cycles of the seasons, which are different between Indigenous groups and are uniquely experienced by different animals.

From that ringlet there are river-like lines that come off of it and flow beyond the canvas, symbolising the continuation of knowledge and the lasting nature of culture being passed down through generations. The overall shape of the design creates a sense of movement, as though the speed of the car and the force of the wind are shaping it, not erasing it, but enhancing its features. This reflects the adaptability of us Indigenous peoples and culture throughout history. With the wind representing the hardships faced, including the Stolen Generation, discrimination, and racism, highlighting the pressures endured while emphasising resilience and strength.

The colour palette draws on tones of fire, symbolising the deep history and knowledge that has been carried through generations.

By Tenielle

Monash Young Scholars Program

We are proud to announce that Allina McGuire has been accepted into the Monash Young Scholars Program. It is an academic extension program designed for high-achieving secondary school students. It gives participants the opportunity to experience university-style learning by studying a specialised subject alongside their regular school studies. The program aims to challenge students intellectually, support their transition to tertiary education, and connect them with like-minded peers and university academics.

Congratulations Allina!

Semester 1 Exams and Pathways Schools Reports

We want to congratulate all our senior students on how well they progressed through their exam periods, assessments and generally, how all students completed Semester 1 overall. All students should be proud of their efforts and results. Your hard work has paid off.

Pathway’s school reports will be sent out over the coming days by Allira, or support people at your daughter's Pathways school. Keep an eye on your emails for these.

By Allira Brown

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