SCHOOL NEWS
INTERACT CLUB
On Thursday 2 August, the Interact Club ran a sausage sizzle at the Athletics Carnival raising money for the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation, which supports children and their families with brain cancer. The Club decided to support this very worthy cause after one of our members was diagnosed a number of years ago and received significant support from the organisation.
Nearly 50 of our club members assisted on the day with the set up, cooking and cleaning of the BBQs. It was inspiring to see so many students taking time out of their day to assist with raising funds and awareness for others. The day was an overwhelming success, with over $2000 raised for the organisation from selling both sausages and RCD merchandise. The Club will continue selling merchandise at the upcoming Run McK event, including beanies, water bottles and socks, so further support from the wider school community would be greatly appreciated!
Andrew Hemsley
Interact Club Organiser
RUN MCK
The Run McK event is fast approaching! With only a week before we kick off, we want to remind students to ensure that they have paid for the event online through Compass.
Students should also be going into the community to raise additional funds for their relay teams, with all funds donated to the Monash Children's Hospital. Copies of these sponsorship forms can be found from Mr Hemsley in the Year 11 Student Manager's office.
Students should also begin preparing their costumes for the day, keeping in mind that the theme is 'Decades' which leaves many options open! Team registration will be open from 8am-9am on the day of the event. Parents and siblings will be welcome to attend at the end of the day between 4pm-6pm that afternoon. There will be a number of stalls selling merchandise and food throughout the day, including a sausage sizzle, t-shirts, lollies, a bake sale, popcorn, fairy floss and lots more!
The school is so proud that so many parents and students have contributed to a very worthy cause! We are aiming to smash the previous record of $60,000 raised at the previous 24/7. Any questions about the event should be directed to Mr Hemsley.
Andrew Hemsley
Run MCK Organiser
YEAR 11 CAMP
TASMANIA! Many people chose against going to this school camp due to the renowned freezing cold of Tasmania. However, the 119 students who rugged up and mustered the courage to board the Spirit of Tasmania, can all say that they do not regret a single moment of this amazing trip.
We first embarked on a long, ten hour overnight boat trip on the Spirit of Tasmania, and despite the periodically rocky waters, everything was smooth sailing! We landed in the early hours of the morning and set off into a beautiful sunrise to our first stop - Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston. We explored the sites (and bought some much needed coffee) before getting on the bus to head to our next stop. MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) was a treat as we walked through one of the more sophisticated sides of Tasmania. Many were surprised by how quickly time passed at the museum and by the simple fact that they enjoyed being in a museum. All in all, Mona was a great experience and a big thanks to Mr Lynch who made it possible!
Day three began with a Woolies run, the perfect opportunity for students and teachers alike to stock up on snacks. Pringles, cookies, corn chips, Sour Patch Kids - you know, only the essentials. We then stopped off at the Devil’s Kitchen, Tasman’s Arch, the Tessellated Pavement and the Blow Hole on our way further south to Port Arthur. There, we were treated to a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead, and then a guided tour of the fascinating ruins of the Port Arthur convict settlement. As soon as it got dark, we ventured back into the ruins for our torch lit ghost tour to some of the most haunted houses in the world.
The next day, we were given a guided bus tour around the City of Hobart. We then winded our way up the beautiful Tassie mountains to the Tahune Airwalks. There, we saw the lovely Tahune forest from above as we walked, at times, 30 metres in the sky. It was a beautiful sight to see and the hike afterwards allowed us to get in touch with the nature and green that Tasmania is best known for. The fog stopped us from going to Mt Wellington, so naturally we spent the extra two hours doing the next best thing - shopping!
Our last day we spent at Hobart’s famous Salamanca markets wandering around the various stalls and exhibitions of the many Tasmanian goods they had to offer. Just like the Queen Vic Markets, only Tasmanian!
A special thanks to Ms Mauger, Ms Douglas, Mr Lynch, Mr Verlin, Ms Doctor and Ms Scott who came on this amazing trip with us. We really do hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
Chloe James and Liam Atchinson
Year 11 students
JOHN MONASH COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
On Friday 3 August, eight Year 10 students attended the Sir John Monash Commemorative Service at Victorian Parliament.
Held in the Legislative Assembly chambers, students heard from esteemed speakers telling anecdotes of Sir Monash’s achievements and espousing the values of his legacy. The group found the ceremony very informative and appreciated the lessons of persistence, success and leadership highlighted by presenters including politicians, doctors and military figures.
The students should be commended for their exceptional conduct on the excursion.
Sam Florence
English Teacher