SCHOOL NEWS

MCKINNON CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER

The 2019 McKinnon Cross Country Carnival is going to be held on Friday 3 May during periods 5 and 6. All students are expected to participate (run or walk) and pay $2 to raise money for our chosen charity. This year we are raising money for State Schools Relief. Students can be in school PE uniform for periods 1 to 4 and can get changed into their costumes at the beginning of lunch.

Good luck to all students and may the best house win!

Alice Carter

Cross Country Carnival Organiser

YEAR 11 FORMAL

On Thursday 21 March, McKinnon Secondary College celebrated its inaugural Year 11 formal. This incredible night was held at Merrimu Receptions and was a highlight of the year so far for all who attended.

Months of planning by both students and the student managers, culminated in a fun and glamorous evening. Students’ outfits were stunning and countless photos were taken, even before the night officially began. The atmosphere outside the venue was buzzing, with students admiring one another's transformations and full of excitement for the event that was to come.

When the night officially began, we were all blown away by the venue and were eager to find our tables and friends amongst the crowd. The evening was spent eating delicious food, dancing and celebrating the night’s success as a cohort. There were many awards given out on the night and many fantastic teachers who dominated the dance floor.

Congratulations to all that were involved in this memorable night. A special thanks goes out to the Year 12 student leaders and teachers who attended but especially the student managers - Ms Jobson, Mrs Gambino and Mr Cukierman and the principal team - Mrs Binnion, Mr Kan, Mr Noble and Mr Long, for your hard work and dedication in organising this incredible event.

Genevieve O’Brien, Jessica Salisbury, Nicola Karavendzas, Ethan Ferry and Skyla Isaacs

Year 11 School Council representatives

PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM

During Term One, a select group of Year 11 students had the privilege of participating in the Year 7 Peer Support Program. The program was incredibly rewarding for both the Year 7s and their Year 11 mentors. Each week, the Year 11 leaders met with their groups of Year 7s and spoke about issues which may arise when starting High School.

The program allows the Year 7s to take a break from their regular classes and play fun games, which create bonds with other students who they may not have bonded with otherwise. Peer Support allows the students to make new friends and talk about the sometimes frightening experience of starting Secondary School. It also allows them to create friendships with older students, who can support them through their junior years and provide them with someone who they can confide in. The mentors can closely relate to the Year 7s, having gone through very similar experiences only a few years before. Overall, the experience was enriching and fantastic for both the Year 11 mentors and Year 7 students.

Jessica Salisbury

Year 11 Student