Student News

International Women's Day Breakfast

This morning I had the privilege to take a group of students to the Moama Bowling Club to celebrate International Women's Day. The morning was inspiring, motivating and engaging. We heard from dedicated and passionate women, such as Dr Claire Goodman. Claire shared her story to success and acknowledged the hurdles and barriers women can face in a male dominated industry such as medicine. 

I walked away feeling blessed and grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community. A quote from Mother Teresa really spoke to me on this important day 'I alone cannot change the world. But I can cast a stone across the water to create may ripples'. 

Thank you to Mrs Renee Oberin for organsing the tickets and encouraging students to attend. Thanks also to Mia Fusti, Renee Gould, Lizzie Penney and Annabel Johnson. You are the leaders of tomorrow. I hope that the brunch this morning inspired and motivated you all and that you feel connected and valued as part of the Echuca- Moama community. 

Mrs Sarah Mai 

Legal Studies, RE, Business Management and Foods Teacher

Avalon Airshow

Early last Friday morning, nine eager students and Mr Leslie sleepily stumbled onto a bus headed to the Avalon Air show to see the latest in aviation and military technologies. However, the sleep deprivation seemed to bother no one as chatter about favourite aircrafts and dream jobs filled the bus. The drive down was long but as we rapidly approached the gates of Avalon airport the long trip seemed well worth it as we were greeted by amazing views of the C-17 Globemaster III, a huge cargo plane.

Our morning at Avalon was spent listening to a wide range of speakers from many defence occupations, from pilots to engineers to aircraft security dog trainers talk about their journeys into defence jobs and the opportunities it brings for them. It made for an inspiring morning.

Once the formal part of the Air Show was over it was time to get into the action. Hours of walking around in the heat was well worth it. There was an exhibition for everyone, hundreds of aircraft, military vehicles and weaponry displays. Even a military dog show. There were so many opportunities to speak to defence personal as they were all extremely approachable and up for a chat and to answer any inquiries. Mid-afternoon rolled around and temperatures rose and so did the latest in defence aircraft. The extravagant displays wowed everyone and possibly burst their eardrums. Overall it was “an awesome day to learn about the defence industry and to see how the Australian Defence Force operates” – (Josh Fracaro)

Article by Mackenzie Hunt Year 11