I am writing to Victorian parents, carers and students today to seek every family’s support in slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria. As the school holidays approach, we can’t ease up on looking after ourselves and our families. The only thing between us and a second wave is what we do next. Wherever you go, please be mindful of the risks. Be aware others may be carrying the…
Stop the spread and get tested today. You can be tested if you have: Fever Chills or sweats Sore throat Shortness of breath Cough Runny nose Loss of sense of smell Head to the nearest screening clinic: Information in various languages: Click here for translated resources
‘It’s a lot lighter than it was before, it’s also a lot colder’. Earlier this year, before lockdown happened, Joanne Etherton had all her beautiful long hair shaved off for a great cause. The Year 12 student had no hesitation to participate in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. World’s Greatest Shave is an annual fundraising event from the Leukaemia Foundation that aims to raise money to support and empower…
Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant Nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists.…
From PSC Careers The Australian Defence Force has a fabulous website covering the Air Force, Army and Navy. Apart from written information, the website contains videos, information nights (that aren’t running until things are back to normal) etc. It is definitely worth visiting: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/about-the-adf Here are a few links in relation to the Army, that may be of interest: About the Army Army Life Training & Education How to Join the…
Despite all the stresses of recent weeks our photography students didn’t seem phased and their creativity was at the forefront. Take a look at their work on this link. Year 9s demonstrate Frozen Motion. Year 10s demonstrate ‘Cut out photography’. An activity requiring them to find a silhouette of an object online, cut it out and create an interesting effect and ‘Optical Illusions’.
No, it’s not Masterchef creations, these are the delicious dishes prepared by the Year 11 VCE Food Studies (for their individual SAC), which required to produce a recipe using ancient grains from early cultures AND the year 10 Food Tech multicultural food design task, which required students to produce a meal from their allocated country. As you can see, the results are outstanding. Why not ask them to produce some…
Students have been using their measuring and estimation skills to install weed mat and a thick layer of mulch around the raised vegetable garden beds outside the Senior School Centre. Our Year 10 VCAL class have prepared scale drawings and planned a project which will become a Memorial ANZAC Garden at the school. We contacted and had a visit from the President of the Pakenham RSL, Mr Gary Elliott. We…
Dear Parents and Guardians, As people are aware, our community is coming to grips with the challenges that come with managing the impact of COVID 19 (the Coronavirus). We are receiving regular advice from the Department Of Education and Training and measures are being adopted to protect the health of our students and broader school community. All school measures will contribute to broader efforts across the community to contain and slow…
Year 12 student Jennifer James has been involved in Scouts from an early age. She loves the sense of achievement and community it provides and the long term friendships already formed. To earn this prestigious award (only 2% of the State achieve it) Jen has diligently participated in a diverse range of activities which have earned her badge after badge, but this was not achieved without effort. Jen has contributed…