College Updates
Falls Creek Snow Camp
We are currently seeking expression of interest for students wanting to go on the Falls Creek Snow Camp, August 18th-23rd. Please see the flyer below for further details or speak to Mr Scott in the PE Staffroom.
Rotary Interact Leadership Sustainability (RILS) Program
We are looking for students with leadership skills and an interest in sustainability to be a part of the Rotary Interact Leadership for Sustainability Program (RILS), which is running in Term 2 and 3. The program is for 1hour per fortnight with Rotary here at the school. It is intended that there will be a full day sustainability excursion component facilitated by Morwell Technical College and it is also planned to run a 5 day outward bound camp, which fundraising can be done to ensure all students are able to pay for and attend the camp. Students need to have an interest in leadership and community and sustainability.
If interested please contact Mr Cox or Mrs Stewart.
Zayed Future Energy Prize Finalists
Lowanna College were nominated for a second time in a row, as one of four Oceania finalists for the Zayed Future Energy Prize. This annual award celebrates the achievements that are driving impact, innovation and inspiration across five distinct categories: Health, Food Energy, Water and Leadership in Global High Schools. Judy Stewart (Science Teacher/Sustainability Coordinator), Lani Taylor (Middle School Student Leader) and Sally Taylor (Parent) were given the opportunity to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week as well as the award ceremony in Abu Dhabi on January 14th, 2019 where we were awarded Runners Up.
We are applying for the 2020 Zayed Sustainability Prize and are seeking input from students and community with regard to sustainability proposal ideas for the school. At this point we are just looking for ideas on how we can make the school more sustainable. If you would like to be involved or have any ideas please speak to Mrs Stewart.
Outdoor Education
Its been a busy start to the year for the Outdoor and Environmental Studies team. Our Year 10 students have been out to Lake Narracan learning how to canoe ready for their upcoming camp.
We have also seen our Year 11 students attend a surf camp to Philip Island. Whilst away they got to see how surf boards are made, watch the penguins come in from the sea, but most importantly enjoyed learning how to surf.
Chinese Delegation Visit
Lowanna College hosted a recent Chinese Delegation from China. They toured the school and were very impressed with the curriculum, students, staff and facilities at Lowanna.
Pictured are: Mr Zhen Chen, Chairman, Golden Fortune Investment Group Pty Ltd, Mr Junsheng Bian, President, Australia Taizhou Business Council, Mr Michael Lakeman, Mr Allen Xu, Director, St Oaks Creek Pty Ltd and Mr Bruce Connelly, Manager Economic Development, Latrobe City.
Students to Live and Learn in Indonesia
Lowanna College is one of 13 schools across Victoria selected to travel to Indonesia for an immersion experience that will prepare our students to live and work in another culture which will broaden their international perspective, thus equipping them to become future leaders on a global scale.
The inaugural Victorian Young Leaders to Indonesia Program will give four Year 9 Indonesian language student sand accompanying teacher the opportunity to travel to Indonesia for six weeks in 2019.
The pilot program provides a unique opportunity for these Year 9 students to gain a deeper understanding of Indonesia, our closest Asian neighbour and one of our most important strategic partners.
Students taking part in the program will experience Indonesian culture by attending a local school, visiting historical attractions and developing their Indonesian language skills. The program will also develop students’ intercultural understanding and leadership skills and provide opportunities to form life-long friendships with their Indonesian peers.
The program is a key pillar of the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding between Premier Daniel Andrews and the Sultan of Yogyakarta, His Excellency Hamengku Buwono X, to further strengthen the growing ties between Victoria and Indonesia.
The schools chosen to take part in the pilot program are: Bellarine Secondary College, Belmont High School, Lara Secondary College, Lavers Hill P-12 College, Lowanna College, Marcellin College, Matthew Flinders Girls High School, Melbourne High School, Newcomb Secondary College, Oberon High School, Surf Coast Secondary College, Warrnambool Secondary College and Wodonga Middle Years College.
The Victorian Young Leaders Program supports the Education State targets of critical and creative thinking, resilience and pride and confidence in our schools. They will also help strengthen students’ engagement in their education and equip them with the skills they need to be active, globally-engaged citizens.
“The Victorian Young Leaders pilot programs to India and Indonesia expand on our vision of developing a generation of young Victorians who will be globally-engaged citizens with a deeper understanding of themselves and the cultures they have experienced.” Minister for Education James Merlino
Information regarding the program and how to apply will be forwarded to students shortly. For any further information please contact Michael Lakeman.
"Arise & Shine" Concert
Arise and shine school concert is a program planned and organised by the Lowanna College Chaplaincy Committee to help and support students rise to be the best they can be. The main aim of the concert is to provide a welcoming environment for the students of all year levels to build self-confidence, connection, chemistry, trust and relationships within their groups and among their peers. The students can create their own music bands, dance groups, or perform their own individual songs or poem pieces. Practises will take place at school in the music rooms or the auditorium during lunch times, in some cases some rehearsals may by conducted during class times if required. The main performance will be on the last week of Term 3, in the Auditorium. Students can invite their friends and family as the event is open to all.
Interested students can see Mr. David Williams (Music Dept) or Mr. Wills Mana at the house for more information.