Hazel Glen College Secondary Years

Celebrations of Learning and Community

YEAR 8 CAMP

Our wonderful Year 8 cohort headed down to Camp Manyung in Mt. Eliza for a fantastic three day camp. Once students got settled into cabins and had lunch, we kicked off rotations on the first day! Students were very excited, especially when it came to the giant swing, snorkelling and sea kayaking. The weather was magnificent and gave us opportunities to make the most of the activities.

 

Some of the favourites were the kitchen garden, making homemade pizza, leadership/team challenges and also the low ropes or treetops walk. Many students were encouraging one another and participating in all group rotations. It was awesome to see some get out of their comfort zone and give experiences a go. We culminated the second night with a movie or watching the Thursday night footy. The smiles and stories will last a lifetime. A big thanks to all the teachers and leaders who supported students. 

YEAR 9 CITY EXPERIENCE

Across the last two weeks, our Year 9 students took part in their second City Experience of the term. This is a unique opportunity to explore the heart of Melbourne and develop important life skills beyond the classroom.

 

The Public Transport Challenge was the focus of this trip, where students worked in small groups to navigate their way through the city, visiting significant landmarks using Melbourne’s train and tram network. This hands-on challenge encouraged them to think on their feet, adapt to new situations, and develop their resilience, communication skills, and independence.

 

Students travelled to iconic sites such as Federation Square, The Shrine, SEA Life, The Old Melbourne Gaol and the State Library, managing time effectively and working collaboratively, students embraced the challenges of city travel with enthusiasm and determination.

 

The City Experience provided not only a chance to explore Melbourne but also an opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones, problem-solve in real time, and build confidence in an urban setting. It was an invaluable learning experience that will set them up for future trips throughout the year.

SPORTS UPDATE

It’s been a jam-packed few weeks with plenty of action across multiple sports. Here’s the rundown!

 

Jett L competed in the Interschool show jumping last Friday at the Boneo Equestrian Centre. Jett is looking good to progress to the Interschool state show jumping during the April school holidays. Congratulations Jett! 

  •  Senior Volleyball & Tennis (3rd March) – Tough games, but a great effort from the teams!
  •  Inter Boys Cricket (4th March) – A big WIN at NMR, well played!
  •  HGC Swimming Carnival (6th March) – A fantastic day in the pool! Final house scores:
    • Chang – 655
    • Goodes – 632
    • Beachley – 518
    • Stynes – 395
    • Wood – 427
    • McGrath – 463
  • Whittlesea Swimming (7th March) – Congrats to Ben B, Tyler K, Savain W & Iranda W for making it to NMR!
  • 9/10 Boys Cricket NMR Grand Final (14th March) – So close to State! A great run by the boys came to an end. 
  • Inter Volleyball & Tennis (17th March) – Tough battles but full of team spirit!
  • Inter Baseball & Softball (17th March) – Straight to NMR on 31st March, best of luck!
  •  Year 8 Volleyball & Tennis (21st March) – Results are TBA! 

INTERSCHOOL SPORT PATHWAY

Our teams compete through the SSV (School Sport Victoria) structured pathway, progressing from:

 

District → NMR (Northern Metro Region) → State.

While making it to State is an amazing achievement, interschool sport is about more than just winning. It’s a chance to learn new skills, try different sports, build friendships, and most importantly—have fun!

 

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE REST OF THE TERM

Exciting events ahead as we finish out the term! Here’s what’s coming up:

  • Thursday, 27th March (Week 9): HGC 7-12 Athletics Carnival – Get ready for some fierce competition and fun!
  • Monday, 31st March (Week 10): 9/10 Baseball and Softball NMR – Best of luck to our teams competing at NMR!
  • Wednesday, 2nd April (Week 10): Year 7 Boys and Girls Volleyball & Tennis – Looking forward to a great day of action!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  •  A huge thank you to all our dedicated coaches for their time and effort in supporting our teams!
  •  Years 9-12 students must have a release form signed by their classroom teachers to participate in sports.

  •  Team tryouts are announced via Compass – stay tuned!

     

  •  Term 2 sports include AFL, Netball, Soccer, Cross Country, and Track & Field.

Well done to all teams – let’s keep up the energy!