Student works and school events

JUNIOR CAMPUS: Incursion - Brainstorm Productions

Dear Parents/Carers, 

Please note that on Tuesday 4th May, Brainstorm Productions will be coming to the Junior Campus to perform their show, FLIPSIDE. This is a live performance that challenges high school students to reflect on cyber bullying, online safety and values and responsible use of technology.  The performance is followed by a Q&A. 

LOCATION: Junior Campus, school gym

COST: Gold coin entry to attend

TIMES: Year 9 – period 1                Year 8 – period 3                Year 7 – period 4 

Please log in to the Compass parent portal to approve your child’s attendance by Thursday, 29th April, 2021. All students in year 7, 8 and 9 should attend this event. For further information on the show, please visit the website: https://www.brainstormproductions.edu.au/high-school-programs/the-flipside/ or email Simone Fallon – simone.fallon@education.vic.gov.au 

Ms Fallon

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Year 12 Visual Communication Design

The Year 12 VCD class recently completed a task to design a poster for democracy without representing a politician or political party.

The themes students researched were: 

• Democracy in Myanmar
• Women’s march for justice
• Racism in the Asian community
• Gender Equality

Well done to the students for their amazing work!

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Deep Learning Program

The VUSC Deep Learning Program runs in Years 9 and 10 to provide academically ready students with greater depth, challenge and extension in certain subjects. Pictured here are our 50 Year 9 students across the two Deep Learning classes in Year 9. They are participating in a Socratic Seminar which is a collaborative discussion in which students apply critical thinking skills to a text they are studying by developing and sharing questions and discussing their ideas within a group context. This allows students to develop new perspectives and build collaboratively on one another’s ideas.

Chris Troy, Enrichment Leader 

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9G Literature Circles 

Thanks to Ms Howard for these photos of 9G students enjoying the sunshine and focusing on their reading as part of the school's Literature Circles program. 

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DEBATING TEAM: THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT

Thank you to parents and guardians who have shown support for the Debating Team. In Term 1, students had a wonderful time competing and showcased their enthusiasm, professionalism and knowledge. We would love to see your continued support for the second round happening on Wednesday 5th May. An information letter outlining further details will be given to students to pass on next week. 

Many thanks,

Khoi Nguyen 

Debating Coordinator 

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Board Games every lunch time!

As part of our student engagement programs, students are welcome to join the Board Games club every day at lunchtime. There is a variety of board games for students to choose from and any suggestions are welcome!

Junior Campus - Room G10

Senior Campus - Room A2

All welcome!

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7A Being an Archaeologist for a Day

On a sunny Thursday afternoon in Term 1, 7A became Archaeologists for a day after studying it in their Humanities class. Many artefacts were discovered including small bones, old buttons, plastic items, straws, old nails etc. These artefacts were then studied and hypothesis discussed. The students really enjoyed this "outside of the classroom" activity.

Ms Baka

Humanities Teacher

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Much Ado About Nothing

This term Year 10 students participated in Western Edge Youth Arts’ performance workshops on their current Shakespearian text Much Ado About Nothing. Students acted out several scenes within the play, as well as discussing lines and their meaning in contemporary language. The students gained a greater understanding of the text and enjoyed some drama and relationship-building games. Thank you to Mr Goodwin and the English team for organising this amazing opportunity for all of their English students and staff. 

Miss Orford

English Teacher