Parent Bulletin 12
10 September 2025
Senior Art Exhibition 2025 – Unfolding
The Visual Arts Faculty warmly invites all parents, guardians, friends, and staff to the 27th Senior Art Exhibition, proudly showcasing the creative talents of our senior students.
This year’s theme, Unfolding, celebrates the evolving journey of our young artists as they explore their identity, creativity, and voice through art.
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 SeptemberLocation: Neon Parlour, Thornbury
Featuring works from more than 30 students across Years 10, 11 and 12, the exhibition highlights a diverse range of media and personal expression.
Celebration EveningFriday 12 September6:00 – 8:00pmJoin us for a night of art, music, and community celebration.
We hope to see you there and thank you for supporting SSC’s vibrant creative community!
Students interested in getting involved are encouraged to join the Google Classroom (dzlr6d7y) or speak with a member of the Visual Arts team.
The Visual Arts Faculty
This year’s theme, Unfolding, celebrates the evolving journey of our young artists as they explore their identity, creativity, and voice through art.
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 SeptemberLocation: Neon Parlour, Thornbury
Featuring works from more than 30 students across Years 10, 11 and 12, the exhibition highlights a diverse range of media and personal expression.
Celebration EveningFriday 12 September6:00 – 8:00pmJoin us for a night of art, music, and community celebration.
We hope to see you there and thank you for supporting SSC’s vibrant creative community!
Students interested in getting involved are encouraged to join the Google Classroom (dzlr6d7y) or speak with a member of the Visual Arts team.
The Visual Arts Faculty
Applied Computing - Innovative Design
From stone tools to smart phones, innovation has always been at the heart of disruptive technologies–solving problems and changing the way we live.
In year 11 Applied Computing, our students are taking on the challenge of becoming innovators themselves.
In year 11 Applied Computing, our students are taking on the challenge of becoming innovators themselves.
Designing a mock-up.
Collaborating in teams, they identify real-world problems, research potential solutions, design prototypes, and then test and evaluate their ideas. Along the way they use programming, CAD software, microcontrollers, mock-up sketches and even 3D printing to bring their concepts to life.
One group of budding technologists is developing an assistive device to help people who are vision-impaired know which direction they are facing. After weeks of collaboration and design, they have now reached the exciting stage of 3D printing their first prototype. Next comes testing, refining, and improving their design as they move closer to a final product.
This subject doesn’t just teach coding - it challenges students to think like designers, engineers, and problem-solvers. The final stage will be a ‘Shark Tank’-style presentation, where they pitch their innovative solutions to an audience and panel of judges.
We can’t wait to see where their creativity and innovation will take them next!
Mr O’Regan
One group of budding technologists is developing an assistive device to help people who are vision-impaired know which direction they are facing. After weeks of collaboration and design, they have now reached the exciting stage of 3D printing their first prototype. Next comes testing, refining, and improving their design as they move closer to a final product.
This subject doesn’t just teach coding - it challenges students to think like designers, engineers, and problem-solvers. The final stage will be a ‘Shark Tank’-style presentation, where they pitch their innovative solutions to an audience and panel of judges.
We can’t wait to see where their creativity and innovation will take them next!
Mr O’Regan
CAD software preparing the prototype to be printed.
Printed Prototype.
Technologist & prototype.
Year 10 Food Technology
This week in Year 10 Food Technology students have been focusing on “Food Aesthetics”.
Their task this week was to create an aesthetically pleasing plate using only a sausage, a slice of bread, sauce and garnish. Students applied their theory knowledge and created plates worthy to be placed in a Michelin star restaurant.
Well done Year 10’s!
Their task this week was to create an aesthetically pleasing plate using only a sausage, a slice of bread, sauce and garnish. Students applied their theory knowledge and created plates worthy to be placed in a Michelin star restaurant.
Well done Year 10’s!
Year 9 STEAM
Year 9 STEAM have been exploring and designing technologies in response to their Big Question "How can technology be used in order to prevent and manage bushfires in order to minimise impacts within Australia?"
They modeled topographical maps in 3D with Lego to get an understanding of how terrain introduces challenges to responding to fires. Next term they are building microsatellites for data collection. In preparation for this they have been designing landing mechanisms to keep their technology safe when distributed from a height. There have been some really innovative designs, using a variety of materials.
We should have some very well protected microsatellites for our project!
They modeled topographical maps in 3D with Lego to get an understanding of how terrain introduces challenges to responding to fires. Next term they are building microsatellites for data collection. In preparation for this they have been designing landing mechanisms to keep their technology safe when distributed from a height. There have been some really innovative designs, using a variety of materials.
We should have some very well protected microsatellites for our project!
Health & Human Development
Think It Over Baby Program
If you’ve noticed some tired eyes, grumpy yawns, or classmates shuffling through the corridors looking like new parents—don’t panic. It’s not a school-wide lack of coffee. It’s the Think It Over Baby Program!
As part of Unit 2: Healthy & Respectful Relationships, Parenting, and Prenatal & Early Childhood Development, our students have been busy taking on one of life’s toughest (and cutest) challenges: caring for a RealCare Baby.
These babies aren’t dolls you can switch off—they cry, fuss, and demand attention at all hours of the day (and night). For 36 hours, students were responsible for feeding, burping, rocking, changing diapers, and generally keeping their baby happy. Every cry, cuddle, and (yes) midnight meltdown was part of the learning.
Along the way, students discovered just how much work goes into raising a child. They learned persistence, patience, problem-solving, and what it feels like when people in the community respond to you as a parent. The Baby computer tracked it all—so missed feeds, shaky handling, or forgetting the diaper didn’t go unnoticed. And when Baby cried? Students had just two minutes to figure out what it needed before the wails intensified!
Here’s what some of our new “parents” had to say:
“Overall, I think this was a great experience and does not need anything improved other than not making the baby cry at night, because I am slightly still sleep deprived!!” – Carina
“I think the program is important for understanding what single parenting is like, but I think it is way too difficult for a 16-year-old to manage alone, maybe it should be done in pairs.” – Anais
“I think that the baby should be easier and quicker to put back to sleep at night as the baby took a very long time to calm down and be soothed!” – Finn
“The baby program was a difficult and tiring experience, but also very eye opening. It was good and educational to step into the role of a parent and face the challenges that come with it. Despite its difficulty, it was an enjoyable experience with the baby”. - Xanthi
If you’ve noticed some tired eyes, grumpy yawns, or classmates shuffling through the corridors looking like new parents—don’t panic. It’s not a school-wide lack of coffee. It’s the Think It Over Baby Program!
As part of Unit 2: Healthy & Respectful Relationships, Parenting, and Prenatal & Early Childhood Development, our students have been busy taking on one of life’s toughest (and cutest) challenges: caring for a RealCare Baby.
These babies aren’t dolls you can switch off—they cry, fuss, and demand attention at all hours of the day (and night). For 36 hours, students were responsible for feeding, burping, rocking, changing diapers, and generally keeping their baby happy. Every cry, cuddle, and (yes) midnight meltdown was part of the learning.
Along the way, students discovered just how much work goes into raising a child. They learned persistence, patience, problem-solving, and what it feels like when people in the community respond to you as a parent. The Baby computer tracked it all—so missed feeds, shaky handling, or forgetting the diaper didn’t go unnoticed. And when Baby cried? Students had just two minutes to figure out what it needed before the wails intensified!
Here’s what some of our new “parents” had to say:
“Overall, I think this was a great experience and does not need anything improved other than not making the baby cry at night, because I am slightly still sleep deprived!!” – Carina
“I think the program is important for understanding what single parenting is like, but I think it is way too difficult for a 16-year-old to manage alone, maybe it should be done in pairs.” – Anais
“I think that the baby should be easier and quicker to put back to sleep at night as the baby took a very long time to calm down and be soothed!” – Finn
“The baby program was a difficult and tiring experience, but also very eye opening. It was good and educational to step into the role of a parent and face the challenges that come with it. Despite its difficulty, it was an enjoyable experience with the baby”. - Xanthi
Design & Technology
Year 7 students showed impressive progress this term, confidently applying the design process to create food servers while using workshop tools safely.
Year 8 students made excellent progress this term, applying the design process to create serving boards while developing key problem-solving skills.
Year 9 students sharpened their skills this term—juggling tools, time, and teamwork like experts while mastering precision, accuracy, and safety.
Ceramics & Sculpture
Year 10 students skillfully applied coil and slab techniques to create both functional pieces and decorative artworks.
State Schools Spectacular
The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular is shaping up to be an exciting event, celebrating 30 years of amazing student talent on Saturday, 13 September at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena.
Thousands of students from public primary and secondary schools across Victoria will take the stage to sing, dance, and perform in one of the biggest school shows of the year.
Strathmore SC has students performing. Year 12 students Alex Rossi & Natasha Milanovic-Collado, and Year 11 student Angelica Pham as members of the Orchestra, Naomi Young as featured aerialist, and Thomas Milanovic-Collado as a member of the lighting team.
This year’s show is set to be a huge celebration of the passion and talent found in Victorian State Schools.
Thousands of students from public primary and secondary schools across Victoria will take the stage to sing, dance, and perform in one of the biggest school shows of the year.
Strathmore SC has students performing. Year 12 students Alex Rossi & Natasha Milanovic-Collado, and Year 11 student Angelica Pham as members of the Orchestra, Naomi Young as featured aerialist, and Thomas Milanovic-Collado as a member of the lighting team.
This year’s show is set to be a huge celebration of the passion and talent found in Victorian State Schools.
Angelica Pham, Alexander Rossi & Natasha Milanovic-Collado
Angelica Pham
Natasha Milanovic-Collado
Alexander Rossi
Inter School Athletics
Strathmore has won the Moonee Valley division athletics carnival this week defeating the other schools in our local area. The grand aggregate scores are below.
StrathmoreBuckley ParkRosehillMount AlexanderEssendon KeilorSirius
1,042.0
977.0
559.0
542.0
394.0
189.0
The day had many triumphs with our students performing to the best of their ability to deliver some outstanding results, many wins and even 4 division records were broken.
Special congratulations go to Alexander Carroll with three wins and a division record in the 15M high jump of 1.76m, Aiden Davis with two wins and a division record in 17M 1500m with a time of 4.30.9, Akein Alwis with a division record in the 16M Long jump of 5.88m.
The most outstanding result of the day belong to our 17F competitors. Maisey Gasper, Estelle Sacco, Mia Monaghan and Stefanie Ripplinger won and set a new division record in the 4 x 100m relay in a time of 56.59. Maisey and Mia also won three individual events each and Estelle won one individual event. That is a total of eight events in their division.
Our event winners and qualifiers for the regional athletics include: 17M Aiden Davis 3000m, 1500m17M Zac Mozjerin 3000m13F Tilly Roberts High jump, 800m, 1500m14F Riley Bishop Long jump, Triple jump17F Maisey Gasper Long jump, Triple jump, High jump17M Luke O’Regan Triple jump, Shot put13M Lucas Plata 100m, Javelin, Discus15F Jazz Lee 100m, 200m, Triple jump17F Mia Monaghan 100m, 200m, Javelin16F Amelia Hanks Long jump, 800m14F Madie Gilcrist 3000m, 800m, 1500m14M Aidan Lowe 800m15F Cassie Biscocho Long jump15M Alexander Carrol Triple jump, High jump, Long jump16M William Lowe 800m, 400m17F Sienna Glavina 800m14F Alexis Krake Shot put, Discus, Javelin14M Emmanuel Hrousis Shot put, Discus14M Sam Gregory 200m, 400m14M Harvey Ball Javelin14F Charlotte Walsh 400m, 1500m13F Isabelle Ryan Triple jump17F Estelle Sacco 400m17M Jesse Lumby 400m15M Harry Keenan 1500m16M John Dimopoulos Discus17F Stefanie Ripplinger 1500m13F Lucia Kalyvas Javelin16M Akien Alwis Long jump
We also had 7 relay wins which was an outstanding result.
13F Tilly Roberts, Hannah Muslimovic, Mia Nightingale, Nayan Sreekumar13M Lucas Plata, Raphael DeMaria, Hadi Hamka, Charlie Long14F Alex Nicholson, Riley Bishop, Charlotte Walsh, Madie Gilcrist14M Sam Gregory, Emmanuel Hrousis, Finn Irwin, Aidan Lowe16F Hannah Hicks, Amelia Hanks, Eliza Van Remen, Isabelle Ryan16M Oliver Irwin, John Dimopoulos, Luca Sportelli, Akein Alwis17F Maisy Gasper, Estelle Sacco, Mia Monaghan, Stephanie Ripplinger
Good luck to all of these students at the Western Metropolitan athletics event next term.
Angella Davis
Special congratulations go to Alexander Carroll with three wins and a division record in the 15M high jump of 1.76m, Aiden Davis with two wins and a division record in 17M 1500m with a time of 4.30.9, Akein Alwis with a division record in the 16M Long jump of 5.88m.
The most outstanding result of the day belong to our 17F competitors. Maisey Gasper, Estelle Sacco, Mia Monaghan and Stefanie Ripplinger won and set a new division record in the 4 x 100m relay in a time of 56.59. Maisey and Mia also won three individual events each and Estelle won one individual event. That is a total of eight events in their division.
Our event winners and qualifiers for the regional athletics include: 17M Aiden Davis 3000m, 1500m17M Zac Mozjerin 3000m13F Tilly Roberts High jump, 800m, 1500m14F Riley Bishop Long jump, Triple jump17F Maisey Gasper Long jump, Triple jump, High jump17M Luke O’Regan Triple jump, Shot put13M Lucas Plata 100m, Javelin, Discus15F Jazz Lee 100m, 200m, Triple jump17F Mia Monaghan 100m, 200m, Javelin16F Amelia Hanks Long jump, 800m14F Madie Gilcrist 3000m, 800m, 1500m14M Aidan Lowe 800m15F Cassie Biscocho Long jump15M Alexander Carrol Triple jump, High jump, Long jump16M William Lowe 800m, 400m17F Sienna Glavina 800m14F Alexis Krake Shot put, Discus, Javelin14M Emmanuel Hrousis Shot put, Discus14M Sam Gregory 200m, 400m14M Harvey Ball Javelin14F Charlotte Walsh 400m, 1500m13F Isabelle Ryan Triple jump17F Estelle Sacco 400m17M Jesse Lumby 400m15M Harry Keenan 1500m16M John Dimopoulos Discus17F Stefanie Ripplinger 1500m13F Lucia Kalyvas Javelin16M Akien Alwis Long jump
We also had 7 relay wins which was an outstanding result.
13F Tilly Roberts, Hannah Muslimovic, Mia Nightingale, Nayan Sreekumar13M Lucas Plata, Raphael DeMaria, Hadi Hamka, Charlie Long14F Alex Nicholson, Riley Bishop, Charlotte Walsh, Madie Gilcrist14M Sam Gregory, Emmanuel Hrousis, Finn Irwin, Aidan Lowe16F Hannah Hicks, Amelia Hanks, Eliza Van Remen, Isabelle Ryan16M Oliver Irwin, John Dimopoulos, Luca Sportelli, Akein Alwis17F Maisy Gasper, Estelle Sacco, Mia Monaghan, Stephanie Ripplinger
Good luck to all of these students at the Western Metropolitan athletics event next term.
Angella Davis
Senior and Intermediate Girls Netball
Both our Senior and Intermediate Girls Netball teams proudly represented our school at the Western Metropolitan Region competition. Throughout the day, each team displayed determination, teamwork and sportsmanship across every game.
The Senior Girls showed resilience against some very strong opposition, working hard to stay competitive and supporting each other both on and off the court. Their commitment to playing as a team and maintaining intensity right until the final whistle was commendable. It has been a delight to coach these girls for many years and we wish them all the best and we hope they continue to play the sport they love.
The Intermediate Girls demonstrated excellent skill execution, adaptability, and spirit across all matches. Their ability to maintain focus under pressure and continue to encourage one another highlighted their positive attitude and growth as a team.Although neither team progressed through to the next stage, both groups should be extremely proud of the effort, energy and pride they displayed while representing the school. Their performances were a credit to themselves, their coaches, and their peers.
A special thank you to the parents that came out to support and to help with scoring. Your support is greatly appreciated and the girls loved having you there.
The Senior Girls showed resilience against some very strong opposition, working hard to stay competitive and supporting each other both on and off the court. Their commitment to playing as a team and maintaining intensity right until the final whistle was commendable. It has been a delight to coach these girls for many years and we wish them all the best and we hope they continue to play the sport they love.
The Intermediate Girls demonstrated excellent skill execution, adaptability, and spirit across all matches. Their ability to maintain focus under pressure and continue to encourage one another highlighted their positive attitude and growth as a team.Although neither team progressed through to the next stage, both groups should be extremely proud of the effort, energy and pride they displayed while representing the school. Their performances were a credit to themselves, their coaches, and their peers.
A special thank you to the parents that came out to support and to help with scoring. Your support is greatly appreciated and the girls loved having you there.
Senior Girls Netball Team
Sahara Ball
Anna Dona-Doni
Olivia Nation
Megan NaugTaylah Gilcrist
Charlie Damonze- Lorenzetto
Matilda ClarkeBella Stakemire
Holly Kalimeris
Emily Holmes
Intermediate Girls Netball TeamKoby Ward
Zoe Smaragdiou
Phoebe ReadingPaige Hutchinson
Harper Fergie
Jazz Lee
Sadie CottomDarcy Incoll
Ava Kalimeris
Indie Thomas
Senior Girls Netball Team
Intermediate Girls Netball Team
Outdoor & Environmental Studies
Victorian Central Highlands Camp
The recent Year 12 Outdoor & Environmental Studies camp to the Central Highlands region provided students with the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of outdoor activities while developing their knowledge of natural environments and sustainability practices.
A key component of the program was cross-country ski touring at Mt Baw Baw. This activity introduced students to the unique alpine environment of Victoria, while building their skills in navigation, resilience, and teamwork. The experience also highlighted the significance of conserving fragile alpine ecosystems, linking directly to their studies of outdoor environments and human impacts.
Students also had the opportunity to explore the new mountain bike trail network at Warburton. This activity encouraged them to test their physical and technical abilities, while gaining an understanding of how sustainable recreational infrastructure is developed to balance community use with environmental protection.
One of the most pleasing aspects of the camp was the way in which students supported one another throughout each activity. Whether encouraging their peers on the ski trails or assisting with the challenges of mountain biking, the group demonstrated excellent teamwork and leadership. This strong sense of collaboration not only enhanced the overall camp experience but also enabled students to learn deeply from both the environment and each other.
Throughout the camp, students participated in structured reflections, connecting their practical experiences to key curriculum concepts such as outdoor risk management, environmental sustainability, and evolving relationships between humans and natural environments. The level of insight and learning displayed was highly commendable.
A key component of the program was cross-country ski touring at Mt Baw Baw. This activity introduced students to the unique alpine environment of Victoria, while building their skills in navigation, resilience, and teamwork. The experience also highlighted the significance of conserving fragile alpine ecosystems, linking directly to their studies of outdoor environments and human impacts.
Students also had the opportunity to explore the new mountain bike trail network at Warburton. This activity encouraged them to test their physical and technical abilities, while gaining an understanding of how sustainable recreational infrastructure is developed to balance community use with environmental protection.
One of the most pleasing aspects of the camp was the way in which students supported one another throughout each activity. Whether encouraging their peers on the ski trails or assisting with the challenges of mountain biking, the group demonstrated excellent teamwork and leadership. This strong sense of collaboration not only enhanced the overall camp experience but also enabled students to learn deeply from both the environment and each other.
Throughout the camp, students participated in structured reflections, connecting their practical experiences to key curriculum concepts such as outdoor risk management, environmental sustainability, and evolving relationships between humans and natural environments. The level of insight and learning displayed was highly commendable.
Year 10 History
Year 10 History students visited the Melbourne Holocaust Museum on the 4th of September.
They were privileged to hear from Dr Henry Ekert AM, a Holocaust survivor, who shared his personal experiences. Henry was just four years old when the Nazis invaded and occupied Poland. After migrating to Australia at the end of the war, he went on to become a leading specialist in children's cancer and haematology.
Students had the opportunity to ask him questions and also participated in a series of talks and activities, which reinforced their study of the Holocaust as part of the Year 10 curriculum.
Ms Heard, Mr Crook and Mr Delaney.
They were privileged to hear from Dr Henry Ekert AM, a Holocaust survivor, who shared his personal experiences. Henry was just four years old when the Nazis invaded and occupied Poland. After migrating to Australia at the end of the war, he went on to become a leading specialist in children's cancer and haematology.
Students had the opportunity to ask him questions and also participated in a series of talks and activities, which reinforced their study of the Holocaust as part of the Year 10 curriculum.
Ms Heard, Mr Crook and Mr Delaney.
Year 7 Zoo Excursion
This term Year 7 had the exciting opportunity to visit Werribee Open Range Zoo to support their learning in Science.
They had been diligently planning a documentary on a chosen animal, and used some of this time to get footage and more information on their chosen animal. Additionally they attended some really valuable education sessions, exploring the Australian ecosystems and the potential threats posed by changes in habitats. Some excellent documentaries have been put together as a result of this!
If you have a Year 7 student at home please encourage them to show you their work!
They had been diligently planning a documentary on a chosen animal, and used some of this time to get footage and more information on their chosen animal. Additionally they attended some really valuable education sessions, exploring the Australian ecosystems and the potential threats posed by changes in habitats. Some excellent documentaries have been put together as a result of this!
If you have a Year 7 student at home please encourage them to show you their work!
