Secondary

Exploring happiness in Religious Education

We all want to be happy. But how, exactly, do you go about it? Our Year 8s are exploring the theme of happiness and discussing what matters for a happy and meaningful life. Long lasting happiness comes from the heart: God, love from family and friends and good health. They have created a happiness wall to share their happy thoughts, acts and wishes.

Year 10 Practical Science - Rocket Science

Year 10 Practical Science students have been conducting an investigation into factors which affect the range of a rocket, as part of the Rocket Science unit in this subject. This has involved a planning phase followed by actually launching their bottle rockets. Students investigated several factors including angle of launch, amount of fuel, type of bottle used and influence of fins.

They will be working on the construction and firing of solid fuel rockets during coming lessons.

Invitation to families to host one of our exchange students from Japan

In Term 3 we have a group of international exchange students visiting our College from Fujimi High School, Tokyo, Japan. The students arrive on Sunday 28 July (end of Week 1) and are here for two weeks, leaving on Saturday 10 August. They are all female students aged approximately 15-16 years old.

Their purpose for coming to the College is to experience life in Australia and practice speaking English.

Please refer to letter below giving you more information about the exchange and a Host Family Application Form. Please return the completed Application Form with images of your family at your earliest convenience.

Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to share your home with someone from Japan and make a life-long friend with someone who lives in Tokyo. Opening your home to someone from another country will expand your understanding of another culture.

This will be our 21st Exchange with Fujimi High School! The length of our relationship reflects the value, loyalty, strength and success of the program.

Ms Shane Glass

Head of Learning Area (Languages)

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