Year 9 Report

Year 9 

A big congratulations to all year 9 students for their first term back at school. It has been exciting to see the students settle back into the swing of being back and using the new facilities we have! 

Students have been involved in a range of school activities, including:

• Interschool Sport
• International Women’s Day 
• National day against Violence and Bullying
• Harmony Day celebrations
• Whittlesea Community Cooking
• Morrisby Career Profiling
• Home Group versus Home Group Volleyball Round Robin
• Electives

Term 2 Information

Students are required in Term 2 to wear the winter uniform. This includes a tie, the school blazer and winter school skirt. Blackor blue stockings are to be worn with the skirt, no leggings. Please make sure black leather school shoes fit and are ready to be worn in term 2. Black leather school shoes are a requirement to participate in food tech cooking classes, community food cooking classes and technology subjects. The sports jacket and rugby jersey is only to be worn with the sports uniform. The uniform shop is open over the holidays for these items to be purchased. 

Year 9 Key dates:

Tuesday 26th April - First Day of Term 2

HomeGroup vs HomeGroup Volleyball Round Robin

Throughout the term students from each home group represent their class in a Volleyball competition at lunch. As the weeks went on, home group classes were eliminated. On Friday 31st March during Period 5 and 6 the year 9 cohort watched the grand final between 9G and 9I.

All year 9s were in attendance to watch the thrilling back and forth Grand final between 9G and 9I. The first set went to 9I behind some brilliant team work and serving from Anthony Peniata. However, 9G held strong in winning comfortably in the second set thanks to some amazing defence from Mortada Kadhum and 9G team work. This set up a nailbiter between the two homegroups in the 3rd set with the scores 18 each, Divine Uluakiahoia stood up and brought it home for 9G scoring the match winning point.

A huge congratulations to 9G and 9I for making the grand final and all year 9s who participated in the tournament. 

Celebrating Harmony Day in Year 9

Thank you to the students who participated in Harmony Day by wearing their traditional dress. It was great to see so many different colours and patterns, learn the names of the clothing and discuss where the clothing would be worn and why. 

Year 9 Electives 

Year 9 students this term have had their first experience of choosing subjects that peaked their interest. Students have had a variety of electives to choose from that cover a range of skills and knowledge. Some of these include Build a Business, Creative Streaks, All Systems Go and Project 2030. It has been great to see and hear positive feedback from students and teachers about the electives and we are looking forward to seeing the end products of what is created. 

Below are samples of work that have been produced by the student in the electives: 

Thread, Textures and Fabrics

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All System Go

Heart Diagrams by Julia N and Elyzia S

Dry Felting in Creative Streaks  

Mock Crime Scene in Partners in Crime

Director’s Cut- Lighting 

Laser modelling and construction

Build A Business

In Term 1 of the Build A Business selective, we have learnt about the different business structures of the economy and how they can influence an entrepreneur's business or enterprise. Throughout this selective, we have learnt a vast amount of interesting vocabulary related to business. We have had the explore a range of different young and successful entrepreneurs with inspiring stories which has helped us understand what it takes into becoming an entrepreneur. As part of our Term 1 assessment, I conducted research on Coco Chanel. With such an inspiring history, I learnt of her many characteristics which have contributed to her success as an entrepreneur. We are currently learning about the global economy which will further lead into building our own business idea in Term 2.

Navi Kaur 9G

The following students have been awarded for their great start to the term in the following electives:

All Systems Go: Manroop Kaur for continually helping her peers, respecting those around her and giving everything a try.

All System Go: Manjir Karmacharya for outstanding effort in theory and practical lessons. Manjir is a role model for his peers by always showing kindness, displaying great sportsmanship and going the extra mile to assist his peers with their learning.

Partners in Crime: Justina Antony for continually completing all learning tasks to a high standard, asking questions and positively participating in all hands-on activities. 

Partners in Crime: Reemah Al- Anzy for continually demonstrating a high understanding of the content and bringing a high level of motivation to every lesson. Reemah positively applies herself to every learning task and is always respectful towards her teacher and classmates.

Project 2030: Kunbar Alhaj for completing all learning tasks, asking questions and always being respectful towards the teacher and peers.

Director’s Cut: Kunbar Alhaj for completing all learning tasks, asking questions, being positive and always being respectful towards the teacher and peers.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Anisa Abdulle for completing all learning tasks to a high standard, always being on time and always being respectful towards the teacher and peers.

Build A Business: Bobby Lambevski for completing all learning tasks to a high standard, participating in class discussion and demonstrating positive behaviour in the classroom. 

Build A Business: Janna Hisham for attending every class and coming with a fantastic attitude. Janna has embraced learning by completing all required tasks to a high level, participating in class discussions and asking inquisitive questions. Janna is respectful of everyone else in the room and always positively interacts with others.

Foundations of a Successful Athlete: Olivia Fancellu for continually embracing her learning by completing all learning tasks assigned at a high standard independently, as well as consistently participating in all practical sessions to the best of her ability. Whilst demonstrating outstanding positive behaviour and ongoing respect within the classroom and practical setting, being a role model for her peers.

Around the World in 80 Bites: Alisha Sharma for being a positive class member and following expectations and routines during  every class. Alisha is always friendly and willing to support others in the kitchen as well as showing great initiative in completing all set tasks. Keep up the great work!

Threads, Textures and Fabrics: Gurkirt Kaur for a positive attitude and enthusiasm in lessons

Threads, Textures and Fabrics: Michael Ismail for a great willingness to have a go in learning new skills