Parent & Student
What's happening in the College?
- Science Club
- The Passing of the Duke of Edinburgh
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Meeting
- From the Diverse Learning Department
- Save the Date - Year 7 and 8 Study Skills Evening
Science Club
Last Thursday, we repeated the DIY Chemical Gardens experiment conducted at the end of last term. Again the results were impressive and the boys enjoyed the activity. Ideas for activities for next Science Club are welcome... please add these ideas to the Science Club Teams page or see Mrs Schuster.
Next Science Club... Thurs 6 May, 1.00 pm in S2.
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator
The Passing of the Duke of Edinburgh
I'm sure that you would have heard the sad events of the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on 9 April. In watching the news coverage of the Duke's passing, I felt really proud of our College's connection with the work of such an amazing man. He certainly has made a huge difference to the world in many ways, especially in the lives of young people around the world. I hope that you, like me, also feel proud to be associated with the program that he devised, to inspire you, challenge you and encourage you to achieve your personal best.
I also have been provided with an interesting article about Michael Dillon, AM, a documentary cinematographer and director for more than 40 years, including 25 years as Sir Edmund Hillary’s filmmaker. He has filmed three Australian Everest expeditions and is a founding director of the Australian Himalayan Foundation, which carries on Hillary’s social and educational work in the Himalayas. The article in The Sunday Age on 11 April captures the pivotal role that the Duke of Edinburgh's Award played in his life as a young person. You may like to read this article.
How the Duke of Edinburgh changed my life-The Sunday Age, April 11th, 2021
Mrs Kara Manga - Duke of Edinburgh Award Convenor
Duke of Edinburgh Award Meeting
There will be a lunchtime meeting tomorrow (Thursday 29 April) in C1 for those Duke of Ed Award students who require assistance with the online Record Book and setting up the Award.
Mrs Kara Manga - Duke of Edinburgh Award Convenor
From the Diverse Learning Department
da Vinci Decathlon Year 5-11
Students participating in this year’s da Vinci Decathlon have received an email to meet on Thursday morning at 8:15 am in C2 to receive further details about the event.
The competition dates are:
Tuesday 4 May Year 7 and 8
Wednesday 5 May Year 9, 10 and 11
Thursday 6 May Year 5 and 6
The decathlon will be held in-house at the College this year and will be held in the Senior Resource Centre (Year 7-11) or Junior Resource Centre (Year 5 and 6).
The event runs for the entire day – 8.00 am (8:30 am start) to 3.00 pm.
2020 Review of Disability Standards for Education
In 2020 the Australian Government reviewed the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards). The Standards help to make sure students with disability can access and participate in education and training on the same basis as students without disability. This includes preschool, school, vocational education and training, and higher education. The Standards explain the responsibilities education providers have under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
The 2020 review determined four areas where there will be change:
- Empowering and supporting students with disability and their families
- Strengthening the knowledge and capability of educators and providers
- More accountability for the Standards throughout education
- Building awareness and capability in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector
Students’ Adjusted Learning Year 5-12
A Year 8 student working with our Teacher’s Aide before school
Mrs Annabel Gunns - Diverse Learning Coordinator
Save the Date - Year 7 and 8 Study Skills Evening
We are pleased to advise we will be holding a Year 7 and 8 Study Evening again this year, on Monday 7 June from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. This is a free event.
This is a highly recommended study skills evening which should be attended by parent/s with their son. In lieu of the cancellation last year due to COVID-19 we are inviting both Year 7 and Year 8 families and parents will be asked to book. The event will be held in the gym and parking will be available in the school yard.
A booking link will be provided in the coming weeks.
Please see the attached for more information.
Mr Sean Brannan - Acting Deputy Principal