Secondary News

Dear Families,

With Term 3 well under way, there are many things occurring around the College.

We thank all families who attended the 2024 VCE Information Evening, it was wonderful to see so many of you attend. This event provided an opportunity for parents, guardians, and students to learn about the VCE, the process of subject selection and potential course options for our students beyond Years 11 and 12. Families were able to speak with our highly experienced VCE teachers to gain insight into the subjects on offer to our students. It was wonderful to see a buzz and excitement for our students in exploring their choices.

We are pleased to announce we have received nearly all elective and subject selections for Years 9-12 for 2024 and we thank all families for their involvement and support of their child in making these important decisions.

This week the College is celebrating Science week, and our students have the opportunity to engage in many science themed activities. A special thank you must go to the Science faculty for their dedication and enthusiasm in organising this for our students.

The following events are still to come in Term 3:

Monday 14th August - Science Week, Year 9 and 10 Basketball
Wednesday 16th August - Year 12 Biology Excursion
Friday 18th August - Year 9 Shrine of Remembrance Excursion
Monday 21st August - Book Week
Monday 28th August - Year 7 Basketball
Monday 4th September - Friday 8th September - Year 8 Camp
Tuesday 5th September - Friday 8th September - Year 9 Camp
Friday 15th September - Last Day of Term 3

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Joanne Rothwell Mrs Amanda Trewin

Head of Middle School Head of Senior School

Year 12 Biology Excursion

On Wednesday the 16th the Year 12 Biology students had the opportunity to go visit one of Agriculture Victoria’s largest laboratory sites in Bundoora (AgriBio Building Run by Agriculture Victoria).

They had the opportunity to do some different genetic tests and see some of the different jobs that are done at Agriculture Victoria that use the many different things that they are learning about in Year 12 Biology. They were also able to use bioinformatics software that agriculture victoria has created to determine how closely different species of Australian native plants are related.

All in all, it was a fantastic opportunity to see and meet some of the different scientists in Victoria.

Mr Stephen Jones

Maths and Science Coordinator

Year 9/10 Girls Basketball

Team: Jess, Ella, Emily, Japneet, Jasmine, Kayla, Stella, Nya & Kiara

Coach: Darci D

Assistant: Blayne

Results:

Lakeside VS Kambrya A – Win

Lakeside VS Koo Wee Rup A – Win

Lakeside VS Edenbrook A – Win

Lakeside VS Officer – Win

The girls team dominated the games, playing at their best all day and progressing through to the Southern Metro Regional championships later this year. Having both experienced and inexperienced players, the team made sure that everyone participated equally.

Well done to everyone involved in the winning Lakeside team!

By Blayne, Jess & Ella.

Youth Advisory Forum

On Wednesday I took part in the first Youth Advisory Forum for the Greens.

The advisory groups mission is to ensure the maintenance of open and regular communication between young people and the Victorian Greens as well as other Members of Parliament

Grace Phillpot

Year 12 Student

Author Visit

Local author Gail Merrit visited the College this week to generously gift us with new editions of her series, The Mantle Chronicles. These imaginative fantasy books take young readers to a wonderful world of colourful characters and adventure.

Visit our middle school library to borrow your copy soon!

Mrs Amanda Neil

Middle School English and VCE Literature Teacher