Parent Bulletin 10
Friday 28 June 2024
Message from the Principal
As is usually the case, Semester 1 has flown by, and winter is upon us. The days are short and the weather chilly. I am very proud of our students and their achievements this year no matter what their strengths or challenges. The Mid-Year Concert was, as we have come to expect, outstanding. A first-time audience member who attended the concert on Tuesday evening was thoroughly impressed by both the variety and comprehensiveness of the program, and the adventurous choice of musical styles. I add my congratulations to all who contributed and my appreciation of the dedication and hard work of the Music Faculty members.
I wish all members of the College community a satisfying, energising and safe break. I look forward to welcoming our students back for Term 3 on 15 July.
Jillian EnglishPrincipal
I wish all members of the College community a satisfying, energising and safe break. I look forward to welcoming our students back for Term 3 on 15 July.
Jillian EnglishPrincipal
Year 9 Japanese
On the 17th of June Year 9 Japanese students visited the Consulate General of Japan and Daiso (a Japanese store) before going to Miyako for a bento lunch. At Daiso, we got to shop and buy Japanese goods.
Afterwards, we walked to the Consulate General. Our class learnt about school life and after school life in Japan. It was a very educational experience. We learnt about school subjects, uniforms, after school clubs and activities, along with a quiz halfway through.
After the Consulate, we walked to Miyako for a Japanese bento lunch which consisted of meat (fish or vegetable), tempura (fried vegetables), salad, sashimi, miso soup and rice. We then took the train back to Strathmore Station with the other Japanese class.
Ola, Lucy and Sasha
Afterwards, we walked to the Consulate General. Our class learnt about school life and after school life in Japan. It was a very educational experience. We learnt about school subjects, uniforms, after school clubs and activities, along with a quiz halfway through.
After the Consulate, we walked to Miyako for a Japanese bento lunch which consisted of meat (fish or vegetable), tempura (fried vegetables), salad, sashimi, miso soup and rice. We then took the train back to Strathmore Station with the other Japanese class.
Ola, Lucy and Sasha
Japanese Student Host Families
We are looking for host families for visiting Japanese students.
A group of Year 8 Japanese students are visiting our college in early August. We are currently seeking for host families for the following dates, Wednesday 7th August (arriving afterschool) to Monday 12th August (leaving around lunch time).
Your child does not have to currently be studying Japanese to host. This is a valuable opportunity for all students to participate in cultural exchange. If you are interested in this opportunity to have a Japanese student at your house, please contact: mamiko.shimizu@education.vic.gov.au
A group of Year 8 Japanese students are visiting our college in early August. We are currently seeking for host families for the following dates, Wednesday 7th August (arriving afterschool) to Monday 12th August (leaving around lunch time).
Your child does not have to currently be studying Japanese to host. This is a valuable opportunity for all students to participate in cultural exchange. If you are interested in this opportunity to have a Japanese student at your house, please contact: mamiko.shimizu@education.vic.gov.au
Year 9 Design & Technology
This semester has seen our year 9 students construct small timber boxes in response to their ‘small box design’ brief.
Students have learnt valuable skills in timber joinery, design thinking, orthographic drawing and finishings. Introduced to complex timber joinery, our Year 9s successfully completed box pin and housing joints to achieve high quality final products. Students developed skills in Adobe Illustrator to design a lid suited to their end user.
Students have learnt valuable skills in timber joinery, design thinking, orthographic drawing and finishings. Introduced to complex timber joinery, our Year 9s successfully completed box pin and housing joints to achieve high quality final products. Students developed skills in Adobe Illustrator to design a lid suited to their end user.
Chisholm BBQ
On Wednesday the 19th of June, Chisholm Junior Team held a BBQ. It was a fun team-building event and we were thankfully lucky with the weather.
With over 400 sausages to cook, this was no small barbequing feat. We also cooked some veggie burgers (but they were popular with Ms Milton and no one else).
A huge thank to all the Chisholm Year 7, 8, 9 and 10s who attended and brought along positive vibes. Shout out to our cooks and service volunteers: David Moussa, who absolutely starred in his security/maître de role; Bianca Zacchei, Youssef Taha, Cara Tsionis, Isabella Giordano and Serah Tangi who were masters of the grill; and Josh Barrett, Billy Salem and Aston Radecki for some speedy and professional prepping. And to Patrick Leyden- master of the mustard- and Hamish Fitzpatrick - who showed up late but was invaluable nonetheless.
Chisholm Team Matt Landy, Jane Milton and Latham Kosowski
With over 400 sausages to cook, this was no small barbequing feat. We also cooked some veggie burgers (but they were popular with Ms Milton and no one else).
A huge thank to all the Chisholm Year 7, 8, 9 and 10s who attended and brought along positive vibes. Shout out to our cooks and service volunteers: David Moussa, who absolutely starred in his security/maître de role; Bianca Zacchei, Youssef Taha, Cara Tsionis, Isabella Giordano and Serah Tangi who were masters of the grill; and Josh Barrett, Billy Salem and Aston Radecki for some speedy and professional prepping. And to Patrick Leyden- master of the mustard- and Hamish Fitzpatrick - who showed up late but was invaluable nonetheless.
Chisholm Team Matt Landy, Jane Milton and Latham Kosowski
Plain English Speaking Award 2024
Plain English Speaking Award (PESA) is a public-speaking competition for students aged 15-18 years. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to build self-confidence and extend their skills in oral communication, speech writing and research. On 24th May, two of our students, Bonnie Green and Willow Rodwell, participated in the first round of speeches at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School. Bonnie made it to the semi-finals and was invited to participate in the PESA competition at VCAA, Two Treasury Place. Her topic was “The financial and social benefits of women’s economic empowerment” which was thoroughly researched and very well-written.
The most outstanding aspect was the delivery of her speech, which was achieved with great poise and confidence. Bonnie also showed quick thinking skills in preparing for the impromptu topic in 4 minutes. Her participation in the semi-finals is a matter of great pride for Strathmore Secondary College and an inspiration to students who aspire to hone their skill of public speaking. Mr Bassios and I had the pleasure of working with Bonnie throughout the process and we are very pleased with the outcome.
Congratulations Bonnie!
Hers’s what Bonnie had to say about her experience.
“Competing in the Plain English Speaking Award Competition was an amazing experience. I enjoyed enhancing my speech-crafting skills, meeting like-minded students and speaking on a topic I am passionate about. I would definitely recommend participating in this competition.”
Ms. Chaudhary
The most outstanding aspect was the delivery of her speech, which was achieved with great poise and confidence. Bonnie also showed quick thinking skills in preparing for the impromptu topic in 4 minutes. Her participation in the semi-finals is a matter of great pride for Strathmore Secondary College and an inspiration to students who aspire to hone their skill of public speaking. Mr Bassios and I had the pleasure of working with Bonnie throughout the process and we are very pleased with the outcome.
Congratulations Bonnie!
Hers’s what Bonnie had to say about her experience.
“Competing in the Plain English Speaking Award Competition was an amazing experience. I enjoyed enhancing my speech-crafting skills, meeting like-minded students and speaking on a topic I am passionate about. I would definitely recommend participating in this competition.”
Ms. Chaudhary
Year 11 Product Design & Technologies
Year 11 Product Design & Technologies students have been working in small design teams to produce concepts for schoolyard seating.
In this unit they were introduced to the double diamond design process and the concept of ethical design.
Congratulations Year 11, maybe we will see some of your designs in our schoolyard soon.
In this unit they were introduced to the double diamond design process and the concept of ethical design.
Congratulations Year 11, maybe we will see some of your designs in our schoolyard soon.
Year 7 STEAM
This semester, our Year 7 STEAM class had a very successful experience learning about sustainable farming.
Our students explored setting up our own Hydroponics and Aquaponics tanks in the classroom, which was an extremely fun hands-on experience!
I really appreciate how hard our groups worked to complete our sustainable farm models, which they presented in our STEAM conference.
Congratulations to all our Year 7s on an amazing semester.
Our students explored setting up our own Hydroponics and Aquaponics tanks in the classroom, which was an extremely fun hands-on experience!
I really appreciate how hard our groups worked to complete our sustainable farm models, which they presented in our STEAM conference.
Congratulations to all our Year 7s on an amazing semester.
Sharkya Fernando Australian Sports Foundation
“I’ve just been selected in the Team Vic Australian football umpire State Team, which means I’m heading to Gold Coast to compete in the School Sport Australia Championships from 27th July-3rd August 2024.
While I’m so excited to the be representing Victoria and playing against the best school aged athletes in Australia, it’s going to cost my parents and I approximately $4500 to attend so I need your help!
We’ve set up this crowd funding page with the Australian Sports Foundation so that your donation can be tax deductible. Any contribution you can make to support me in this Fantastic development opportunity will be appreciated.
Thanks for the support!
Sharkya Fernando
https://asf.org.au/projects/sharkya-fernando/sharkya-fernando
While I’m so excited to the be representing Victoria and playing against the best school aged athletes in Australia, it’s going to cost my parents and I approximately $4500 to attend so I need your help!
We’ve set up this crowd funding page with the Australian Sports Foundation so that your donation can be tax deductible. Any contribution you can make to support me in this Fantastic development opportunity will be appreciated.
Thanks for the support!
Sharkya Fernando
https://asf.org.au/projects/sharkya-fernando/sharkya-fernando
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Year 10 Product Design & Technology
Throughout this term our Year 10 Product Design & Technology students have been developing innovative solutions in response to their ‘Illumination’ design brief, implementing their knowledge of the design elements and principles to generate a range of lighting designs.
Introduced to the skill of cold form bending, students worked in groups to successfully laminate and bend plywood into an array of unique forms. Implementing design thinking to manipulate their forms, students were then exposed to the practice of soldering, attaching an LED strip to their final lighting designs.
Well done Year 10 on a strong semester!
Introduced to the skill of cold form bending, students worked in groups to successfully laminate and bend plywood into an array of unique forms. Implementing design thinking to manipulate their forms, students were then exposed to the practice of soldering, attaching an LED strip to their final lighting designs.
Well done Year 10 on a strong semester!
Year 10 Ceramics and Sculpture
Year 10 Ceramics and Sculpture students have enjoyed a semester filled with inspiration and artistic growth.
They discovered new technical skills as they were guided through the basics from hand building to wheel throwing. Students used both subtractive and additive clay building techniques to create various pieces while exploring a range of techniques in their treatment of ceramic surfaces. Solidifying their knowledge, students conducted artist studies, and completed sketches documenting the dynamic and rewarding process in their visual diaries.
Their final sculptural masterpiece incorporated clay and wood, carefully considered based on its density, texture and grain pattern.
Congratulations to each of the students for embracing both their boundless creativity and the challenges this wonderful art form presents.
They discovered new technical skills as they were guided through the basics from hand building to wheel throwing. Students used both subtractive and additive clay building techniques to create various pieces while exploring a range of techniques in their treatment of ceramic surfaces. Solidifying their knowledge, students conducted artist studies, and completed sketches documenting the dynamic and rewarding process in their visual diaries.
Their final sculptural masterpiece incorporated clay and wood, carefully considered based on its density, texture and grain pattern.
Congratulations to each of the students for embracing both their boundless creativity and the challenges this wonderful art form presents.
Year 11 Formal
The Year 11 Formal will be held at the Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre on Wednesday 7th August.
It is an opportunity for students to relax and take a well-earned break from their studies, to celebrate and make lasting memories with friends.
The Senior School team believes participation will enhance the VCE experience, and we encourage students to attend.
Year 11 students who wish to attend should select a table with their friends via TryBooking - https://www.trybooking.com/CQPMM
Consent and payment is required on Compass by 28/7/2024.
It is an opportunity for students to relax and take a well-earned break from their studies, to celebrate and make lasting memories with friends.
The Senior School team believes participation will enhance the VCE experience, and we encourage students to attend.
Year 11 students who wish to attend should select a table with their friends via TryBooking - https://www.trybooking.com/CQPMM
Consent and payment is required on Compass by 28/7/2024.
Junior Girls AFL Team off to State Finals Again!
I am delighted to share some exciting news about our Strathmore Secondary College Year 7/8 Junior Girls AFL team. They have had an outstanding performance so far, winning at the Moonee Valley and Western Metro Region and now progressing to the State Quarter and Semi Finals in Term 3, trying to defend their State Championship title! This is a remarkable achievement and I want to commend every player for their hard work and dedication.
Below is a summary of the Western Metro round:
Game 1: Strathmore Secondary College vs Creekside College. In a dominant performance Strathmore kicked 7 goals, 7 behinds in the first half and 7 goals, 3 behinds in the second half. Strathmore winning 94-0. The goal kickers were Myah Hesketh (4), Olivia Goldstein (4), Zoey Steer (3), Ella Brown (2) and Evie Watson (1).
Game 2: Strathmore Secondary College vs Maribyrnong College. Our girls faced a tough challenge against Maribyrnong College, a renowned sports school. The first half Strathmore kicked 1 goal, 1 behind and Maribyrnong 1 goal, 1 behind. In the second half Strathmore 2 goals, 1 behind to Maribyrnong unable to score in the second half. Strathmore winning 20-7. Goal kickers were Zoey Steer (2) and Milana Kotevski (1).
Game 3: Strathmore Secondary College vs The Grange College. Another tough game, at half time Strathmore was up by 1 point. In the second half Strathmore kicked 3 goals, winning the game 26-6. Goal kickers were Olivia Goldstein (1), Myah Hesketh (1) and Evie Watson (1).
The Final: Strathmore Secondary College vs Western Heights College. In the highly anticipated final, our girls faced another football academy school. The game started off closely contested, but our team showed great determination. Strathmore kicking 2 goals to 1 goal by Western Heights, up by a goal at half time. The second half Strathmore kicked 2 goals, 2 behinds to 1 goal, 1 behind by Western Heights. Strathmore were victorious with a final score of 26-13, off to another State Final! Goal kickers were Hannah Box (1), Myah Hesketh (1), Ella Brown (1) and Zoey Steer (1).
I would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the following players who were recognised as the best on the day: Zoey Steer (Captain), Olivia Goldstein (Captain), Jazz Lee, Myah Hesketh, Alara McLeod, Willow Ciantar, Ella Brown and Mackenzie Flemingham.
To all the players, congratulations on an exceptional day and for making it through to the State Final. Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork has paid off, and I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you.
Let's celebrate this achievement as a school community and continue to support our talented athletes.
Miss Rigden
Below is a summary of the Western Metro round:
Game 1: Strathmore Secondary College vs Creekside College. In a dominant performance Strathmore kicked 7 goals, 7 behinds in the first half and 7 goals, 3 behinds in the second half. Strathmore winning 94-0. The goal kickers were Myah Hesketh (4), Olivia Goldstein (4), Zoey Steer (3), Ella Brown (2) and Evie Watson (1).
Game 2: Strathmore Secondary College vs Maribyrnong College. Our girls faced a tough challenge against Maribyrnong College, a renowned sports school. The first half Strathmore kicked 1 goal, 1 behind and Maribyrnong 1 goal, 1 behind. In the second half Strathmore 2 goals, 1 behind to Maribyrnong unable to score in the second half. Strathmore winning 20-7. Goal kickers were Zoey Steer (2) and Milana Kotevski (1).
Game 3: Strathmore Secondary College vs The Grange College. Another tough game, at half time Strathmore was up by 1 point. In the second half Strathmore kicked 3 goals, winning the game 26-6. Goal kickers were Olivia Goldstein (1), Myah Hesketh (1) and Evie Watson (1).
The Final: Strathmore Secondary College vs Western Heights College. In the highly anticipated final, our girls faced another football academy school. The game started off closely contested, but our team showed great determination. Strathmore kicking 2 goals to 1 goal by Western Heights, up by a goal at half time. The second half Strathmore kicked 2 goals, 2 behinds to 1 goal, 1 behind by Western Heights. Strathmore were victorious with a final score of 26-13, off to another State Final! Goal kickers were Hannah Box (1), Myah Hesketh (1), Ella Brown (1) and Zoey Steer (1).
I would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the following players who were recognised as the best on the day: Zoey Steer (Captain), Olivia Goldstein (Captain), Jazz Lee, Myah Hesketh, Alara McLeod, Willow Ciantar, Ella Brown and Mackenzie Flemingham.
To all the players, congratulations on an exceptional day and for making it through to the State Final. Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork has paid off, and I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you.
Let's celebrate this achievement as a school community and continue to support our talented athletes.
Miss Rigden
Year 9 Design and Technology Board Games
For our 3D printing task, we were assigned to design and create a multiplayer board game as a group project. Our board game was inspired by Labyrinth’s moving tiles and UNO. We made this game by using technologies such as Tinkercad, 3D printing, and a laser cutter. Our game, Mystic Maze is about wizards trying to escape a magical maze that is constantly moving, the first one to escape the maze wins. The theme of the game is a magical forest, so we decided on making the player characters wizards.
Our thoughts on the project:
“I had a great time making this board game.” -Utsy “We spent long hard hours creating this board game and the outcome was astonishing.” -Eryn “The project was quite enjoyable, and it taught us a lot about teamwork.” -Charlotte “It was fun, and I liked the end product.” -Ahana “I had fun.” -Nisa
Our thoughts on the project:
“I had a great time making this board game.” -Utsy “We spent long hard hours creating this board game and the outcome was astonishing.” -Eryn “The project was quite enjoyable, and it taught us a lot about teamwork.” -Charlotte “It was fun, and I liked the end product.” -Ahana “I had fun.” -Nisa
Year 7 Monsters
Year 7 Design & Technology students have been working with textiles this semester, to design and produce new "Monsters Inc." characters.
Students explored character development and colour theory. They developed their understanding of textiles, as well as key textile skills including pattern making and hand stitching. Enjoy their characters and character profiles.
Students explored character development and colour theory. They developed their understanding of textiles, as well as key textile skills including pattern making and hand stitching. Enjoy their characters and character profiles.
Year 8 STEAM
This semester in STEAM, students have been exploring the big idea question of how we can utilise technology to track the effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems.
The Year 8s have put their construction skills to the test by making an underwater rover! Students were then given the opportunity to test their ROVs at Coburg Lake Reserve.
Well done STEAM students on a highly reflective term! Excellent ideas were discussed, and creative solutions were presented.
The Year 8s have put their construction skills to the test by making an underwater rover! Students were then given the opportunity to test their ROVs at Coburg Lake Reserve.
Well done STEAM students on a highly reflective term! Excellent ideas were discussed, and creative solutions were presented.
Cross Country Team Report
Regional Cross Country Success
The Strathmore cross country team was victorious at the Western region championships this week. In very cold but ideal conditions our athletes demonstrated the self-motivation and perseverance necessary to put in some outstanding performances.
The 16 girls and 16 boys won their age groups as a team for the second year in a row. This is an excellent performance by these students showing the depth of our talent as it relies on the combined performance of 4 athletes from our school.
The most outstanding individual performances of the day go to our medal winners. Congratulations to Aiden Davis (Silver – 16 boys) and Gillie Lumby (Gold – 12-15 MC).
Results:
13 Girls - Maddie Gilcrist 4th, Charlotte Walsh 17th, Sorrell Pakula 24th, Gemma Matthews 29th, Clare Raymond 31st, Audrey Sacco 57th, Annabelle Mason 67th. Team result: 3rd
13 Boys - Aiden Lowe 5th, Milind Jayakuma 28th, Allessio Alleva 40th, Finn Irwin 43rd, Takashi Beaumant 55th, Joel Beck 63rd. Team result: 3rd
14 Girls - Ella Brown 24th, Cassandra Biscocha 30th, Charlotte Maitti 31st, Ruby Collins 46th. Team result: 4th
14 Boys - Alexander Carrol 8th, Cuan Pritchard 17th, Raphael Avery 20th, Nevin Francis 32nd, Max Burlak 34th, Harry Keenan 37th, Yannick Belluoccio 56th. Team result: 4th
12-15 MC Boys - Gillie Lumby 1st
15 Girls - Holly Clough 5th, Amelia Hanks 24th, Eliza Van Ramen 39th. Team result: 6th
15 Boys - Oliver Irwin 10th, William Lowe 18th, John Dimopoulos 64th. Team result: 5th
16 Girls - Stephanie Ripplinger 5th, Estelle Sacco 8th, Maisey Gasper 14th, Mia Monaghan 25th. Team result: 1st
16 Boys - Aiden Davis 2nd, Zac Mozjerin 8th, Luke O’Regan 14th, Kayshav Marothapulay 42nd. Team result: 1st
17-20 Girls - Mia Mallon 21st
14 of our students have qualified for the State championship to be held next term.
Coach Angella Davis
The 16 girls and 16 boys won their age groups as a team for the second year in a row. This is an excellent performance by these students showing the depth of our talent as it relies on the combined performance of 4 athletes from our school.
The most outstanding individual performances of the day go to our medal winners. Congratulations to Aiden Davis (Silver – 16 boys) and Gillie Lumby (Gold – 12-15 MC).
Results:
13 Girls - Maddie Gilcrist 4th, Charlotte Walsh 17th, Sorrell Pakula 24th, Gemma Matthews 29th, Clare Raymond 31st, Audrey Sacco 57th, Annabelle Mason 67th. Team result: 3rd
13 Boys - Aiden Lowe 5th, Milind Jayakuma 28th, Allessio Alleva 40th, Finn Irwin 43rd, Takashi Beaumant 55th, Joel Beck 63rd. Team result: 3rd
14 Girls - Ella Brown 24th, Cassandra Biscocha 30th, Charlotte Maitti 31st, Ruby Collins 46th. Team result: 4th
14 Boys - Alexander Carrol 8th, Cuan Pritchard 17th, Raphael Avery 20th, Nevin Francis 32nd, Max Burlak 34th, Harry Keenan 37th, Yannick Belluoccio 56th. Team result: 4th
12-15 MC Boys - Gillie Lumby 1st
15 Girls - Holly Clough 5th, Amelia Hanks 24th, Eliza Van Ramen 39th. Team result: 6th
15 Boys - Oliver Irwin 10th, William Lowe 18th, John Dimopoulos 64th. Team result: 5th
16 Girls - Stephanie Ripplinger 5th, Estelle Sacco 8th, Maisey Gasper 14th, Mia Monaghan 25th. Team result: 1st
16 Boys - Aiden Davis 2nd, Zac Mozjerin 8th, Luke O’Regan 14th, Kayshav Marothapulay 42nd. Team result: 1st
17-20 Girls - Mia Mallon 21st
14 of our students have qualified for the State championship to be held next term.
Coach Angella Davis
Student Attendance
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of Term 2, we ask you to take a few moments to review your child’s Attendance record on Compass.
If your child has unexplained absences, please ensure you explain these by adding an Attendance note. You can select multiple absences at once and add a note to explain the absence, which makes the process quick and easy.
Please contact the Junior School Attendance Officer if you require assistance.
LouiseJunior School Attendance Officer
As we approach the end of Term 2, we ask you to take a few moments to review your child’s Attendance record on Compass.
If your child has unexplained absences, please ensure you explain these by adding an Attendance note. You can select multiple absences at once and add a note to explain the absence, which makes the process quick and easy.
Please contact the Junior School Attendance Officer if you require assistance.
LouiseJunior School Attendance Officer
The Unseen Library
City of Moonee Valley
Saturday 27 July 6:00pm - 9:30pmAvondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
