SECONDARY SCHOOL
Year 7 Geography Field Trip
Recently the Year 7s conducted a Field Trip to the Yarra Ranges, specifically Mt Donna Buang and the Yarra River at Warburton. This was to deepen our understanding in our study of water.
We examined the biological functions, structures and habitats of, and disturbances to three very different environments: a Subalpine ecosystem, a cool temperate rainforest and an aquatic ecosystem. Students conducted a range of assessments and tests and collected physical analysis data.
We appreciated God’s creation and creativity and God’s desire that we continue to enjoy and steward his world.
Doug Allison
Head of Learning & Teaching - Secondary, Secondary School Teacher
Year 8 Hanging Rock Excursion
Fieldwork is a wonderful opportunity for students to study Geography outside the classroom and develop a deeper understanding of geographical processes and inquiry skills.
In Term 1, the Year 8 students went on a field trip to Hanging Rock, following the completion of the topic, “Mountain Landscapes”. The aim of this field trip was to investigate the natural and human changes in the Hanging Rock region.
Students were actively engaged in recording their observations about the natural features and management techniques, as well as taking photographs and drawing annotated field sketches.
In addition to learning firsthand about mountain landscapes, students had great fun climbing to the summit, and appreciating the spectacular views of this astounding landform that is part of God’s amazing creation.
Rajes Krishnan
Year 8 Humanities Teacher
Year 8 and 9 Art Excursion
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - Yhonnie Scarce
Students in the Year 8 and 9 Art Elective students were introduced to the amazing work of Yhonnie Scarce, an Indigenous Australian who is a master glassblower.
They developed their knowledge of Australian history as well as how the artist drew upon her personal families story to create meaningful artworks. Students then participated in a STEAM task, constructing sheds using a limited amount of cardboard and plastic screws based on the final artwork we saw in the exhibition.
Maria Wheelton
Secondary School Teacher
Year 8 Chinese
Students revise for Chinese tests by writing the answers on traditional Chinese calligraphy paper. They like to try writing the words and see the words fading away.
Students were shown different tricks to write in a professional way, such as standing up while writing big characters, how to hold the brush pen properly etc.
A different kind of revision lesson!
Ms Nikki Miao
Year 7-10 Chinese Teacher
Year 9 Excursion
The students had a wonderful time at Toolangi State Forest on their Geography/Science excursion for Biomes and Ecosystems. They experienced the majesty of the Mountain Ash Forest as well as the remnants of the Cool Temperate Rainforest. There’s nothing like witnessing God’s amazing creation whilst standing next to a 250 year old tree!
Homar Pardo
Secondary School Teacher
VCE Camp 2021
At the end of Term 1, St Andrews VCE students were able to go to Marysville for our VCE Study Camp. We all felt so very honoured to be able to have this opportunity as last year, camp had to be cancelled just two days before it was due to happen.
Students had a great time while away. We had some beautiful devotions, learned about study skills and the importance of subject selection and effort for the ATAR, did some team building activities, built fabulous friendships enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation at the Steavenson Falls and, of course, included some time to do some study – it is still VCE after all!
Natalie Farmer
VCE Coordinator
Heide MOMA Excursion
Studio Arts Units 1&2 and Year 10 VCE Preparation Art students attended a wonderful exhibition of living and historical artists at Heide Museum of Modern Art!
They explored three separate gallery spaces and the outdoor sculpture garden, bringing their Folios to gather evidence of art that reflected their theme or challenged their ideas of material use. We were grateful that it did not rain!
Marina Heading
Head of Visual Art
VCE Studio Arts
It's great to see the progress made and talent God has given our students as we see students like Sophia Tran (pictured) on the journey of their folio development.
Marina Heading
Head of Visual Art
Applied Maths students in ACTION
In the last week of Term 1 my Maths students, while working on the measurement and space unit, undertook a problem-solving task of how to minimise car parking chaos. Students designed a scale model of a car park using recycled materials.
The task was to scale down their model to fit a matchbox sized car. In their model, they were to have two trolley bays, two disabled parking spaces and of course an entry and exit point.
The car park needed to be practical – enough movement for vehicles to move freely.
Some students went ahead and even added their own creativity to the model. One such example is a drive-through Kebab shop as can be seen in the photos. Initially they thought it was an easy task but they found it was more challenging and thought provoking than their expectations. Overall, the students found the project to be fun, interactive and enjoyable.
Mr Louis Fernandes
Secondary School Teacher
Lest We Forget
On ANZAC DAY, we paused to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of all those who have served and are currently serving.
St Andrews Christian College student Andrew Beovich from Year 8 took part in an Anzac Day ceremony at Menarock Life Nursing Home in Glen Waverley.
