Parent Bulletin 17
15 November 2024
Mid-Term Update
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we reach the midpoint of Term 4, we wanted to share some highlights and reminders as we look forward to the rest of the term.
Firstly, congratulations to our VCE students, who are nearly finished with their final exams. Their hard work and dedication over the past months have been truly commendable, and we wish them every success as they complete this important chapter of their school journey.
Our Year 9 students recently participated in the Naarm Program, held from the 6th to the 8th of November in Melbourne’s CBD. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to engage with the rich history and culture of the city, and we’re pleased to report that the program was a great success, with students gaining valuable insights and experiences.
With warmer weather approaching, we would like to remind everyone of the college’s uniform policy. Please ensure students adhere to the uniform guidelines.
Finally, as the term draws to a close, we’re excited for some upcoming end-of-term activities. One highlight will be the annual Picnic Day at Funfields on the 13th of December, offering a fun and well-deserved break for students and staff alike. The upcoming Creative Arts Day on 24th November also promises to highlight some outstanding student work and achievement.
Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. We look forward to a successful and enjoyable conclusion to the school year.
Warm regards, Vanessa Pratt & Michael PakakisActing Principals
As we reach the midpoint of Term 4, we wanted to share some highlights and reminders as we look forward to the rest of the term.
Firstly, congratulations to our VCE students, who are nearly finished with their final exams. Their hard work and dedication over the past months have been truly commendable, and we wish them every success as they complete this important chapter of their school journey.
Our Year 9 students recently participated in the Naarm Program, held from the 6th to the 8th of November in Melbourne’s CBD. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to engage with the rich history and culture of the city, and we’re pleased to report that the program was a great success, with students gaining valuable insights and experiences.
With warmer weather approaching, we would like to remind everyone of the college’s uniform policy. Please ensure students adhere to the uniform guidelines.
Finally, as the term draws to a close, we’re excited for some upcoming end-of-term activities. One highlight will be the annual Picnic Day at Funfields on the 13th of December, offering a fun and well-deserved break for students and staff alike. The upcoming Creative Arts Day on 24th November also promises to highlight some outstanding student work and achievement.
Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. We look forward to a successful and enjoyable conclusion to the school year.
Warm regards, Vanessa Pratt & Michael PakakisActing Principals
Inter School Athletics
Strathmore has recently had a number students compete at the Regional and State Athletics championships.
Congratulations to our SSV State champions Owen Veltman and Gillie Lumby!
Owen has dominated the 100m, 200m and 400m in 14year boys events by winning all 3 at the recent State championships. Owen defended his 100m state championship from the previous year. He is now amongst some of Strathmore’s most successful track and field athletes ever, which includes past alumni such as Michael Morgan(Commonwealth games Long jump) and Adam Basil (Olympic games 4x100m relay). Congratulations Owen and good luck with future athletics events including the National All Schools Athletics championships later this year. Gillie Lumby has won both the Long Jump and 800m in the 12-14 boys multi class events.
State Championship Results
Gold Owen Veltman 14boys 100m, 200m, 400mGillie Lumby 12-14 boys MC Long jump, 800mSilver Alexander Carroll 14 boys High jumpAlexander Carroll 14 boys Long jumpMaisey Gasper 16 girls Hurdles4th Alexander Carroll 14boys hurdles5th Maddie Gilchrist 13 girls 1500m6th Aidan Lowe 13boys 800m
Regional Athletics Results
Strathmore has once again won the Western metro region athletics. This is due to the combined efforts and achievements of all athletes competing. Considering there are 68 schools in our region this is a huge achievement.
Total point score
Strathmore SC 324 Williamstown HS 297 The Grange P-12 275
Congratulations to all competitors including our place getters listed below.
Western Metro Championship Results
Gold Owen Veltman 14boys 100m, 200m, 400mGillie Lumby 12-14 boys MC Long jump, 800mAiden Davis 16 boys 1500m, Open 3kmMaisey Gasper 16 girls HurdlesAlexander Carroll 14 boys High jump, Triple jump, Long jump, HurdlesMaddie Gilchrist 13 girls 1500mAidan Lowe 13boys 800m
Silver Sorrell Pakula 13 girls 400mEstelle Sacco 16 girls 400mSienna Glavina 18girls 400mFinn Irwin 13 boys HurdlesSamuel Gregory, Emmanuel Hrousis, Finn Irwin, Harvey Ball 13 boys RelayMaisey Gasper, Estelle Sacco, Mia Monaghan, Sorrell Pakula 16 girls Relay
Bronze Gillie Lumby 14 boys MC 100mSorrell Pakula 13 girls 200mMarion Luck 14 girls 400mEdith Kavanagh 17 girls 800mJazz Lee 14 girls HurdlesAidan Lowe 13 boys Triple jumpMia Monaghan 16girls 200mJesse Lumby 16 boys 400mHannah Hicks 15 girls JavelinSahara Ball 17 girls 1500m
Angella Davis
Congratulations to our SSV State champions Owen Veltman and Gillie Lumby!
Owen has dominated the 100m, 200m and 400m in 14year boys events by winning all 3 at the recent State championships. Owen defended his 100m state championship from the previous year. He is now amongst some of Strathmore’s most successful track and field athletes ever, which includes past alumni such as Michael Morgan(Commonwealth games Long jump) and Adam Basil (Olympic games 4x100m relay). Congratulations Owen and good luck with future athletics events including the National All Schools Athletics championships later this year. Gillie Lumby has won both the Long Jump and 800m in the 12-14 boys multi class events.
State Championship Results
Gold Owen Veltman 14boys 100m, 200m, 400mGillie Lumby 12-14 boys MC Long jump, 800mSilver Alexander Carroll 14 boys High jumpAlexander Carroll 14 boys Long jumpMaisey Gasper 16 girls Hurdles4th Alexander Carroll 14boys hurdles5th Maddie Gilchrist 13 girls 1500m6th Aidan Lowe 13boys 800m
Regional Athletics Results
Strathmore has once again won the Western metro region athletics. This is due to the combined efforts and achievements of all athletes competing. Considering there are 68 schools in our region this is a huge achievement.
Total point score
Strathmore SC 324 Williamstown HS 297 The Grange P-12 275
Congratulations to all competitors including our place getters listed below.
Western Metro Championship Results
Gold Owen Veltman 14boys 100m, 200m, 400mGillie Lumby 12-14 boys MC Long jump, 800mAiden Davis 16 boys 1500m, Open 3kmMaisey Gasper 16 girls HurdlesAlexander Carroll 14 boys High jump, Triple jump, Long jump, HurdlesMaddie Gilchrist 13 girls 1500mAidan Lowe 13boys 800m
Silver Sorrell Pakula 13 girls 400mEstelle Sacco 16 girls 400mSienna Glavina 18girls 400mFinn Irwin 13 boys HurdlesSamuel Gregory, Emmanuel Hrousis, Finn Irwin, Harvey Ball 13 boys RelayMaisey Gasper, Estelle Sacco, Mia Monaghan, Sorrell Pakula 16 girls Relay
Bronze Gillie Lumby 14 boys MC 100mSorrell Pakula 13 girls 200mMarion Luck 14 girls 400mEdith Kavanagh 17 girls 800mJazz Lee 14 girls HurdlesAidan Lowe 13 boys Triple jumpMia Monaghan 16girls 200mJesse Lumby 16 boys 400mHannah Hicks 15 girls JavelinSahara Ball 17 girls 1500m
Angella Davis
SELC Excursion
Strathmore English Language Centre (SELC) Queen Victoria Market Excursion.
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'PEACH FUZZ' - VCE Showcase Celebration
The Creative Arts, Performing Arts, and Design Technology faculties warmly invite all parents, guardians, students, and staff to join us for Peach Fuzz 2024, a showcase celebrating the outstanding achievements of our VCE students.
Date: Sunday, November 24thTime: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This event celebrates the creativity, dedication, and hard work of students engaged in Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Product Design & Technology, and Media.
The day will also feature musical performances from a range of students and bands.
Peach Fuzz 2024 is shaping up to be a wonderful day - We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Sunday, November 24thTime: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This event celebrates the creativity, dedication, and hard work of students engaged in Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Product Design & Technology, and Media.
The day will also feature musical performances from a range of students and bands.
Peach Fuzz 2024 is shaping up to be a wonderful day - We look forward to seeing you there!
Year 10 Food Technology
The Year 11 Food studies students have just completed a unit on the science of food. The students were able to use both bicarbonate of soda and eggs to aerate a popular old-fashioned biscuit. These ingredients contributed to the spread of the biscuit, flavour and colour development when cooked.
The butter, sugar and golden syrup in these biscuits mean that they are high in fat and sugar, so should only be eaten occasionally and in small amounts. They were a perfect last class celebration food to share with their family and friends.
Well done year 11.
The butter, sugar and golden syrup in these biscuits mean that they are high in fat and sugar, so should only be eaten occasionally and in small amounts. They were a perfect last class celebration food to share with their family and friends.
Well done year 11.
Student Attendance
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of Term 4, 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 4, 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
Growing Up
The English faculty proudly presents the second edition of the 'Growing Up' anthology, a collection of Year 10 English short stories. The collection features ten moving short stories written by students that were selected by their teachers. The stories explore the themes of identity, belonging, generational differences, and prejudice.
Printed copies of the anthology are available in the school library for students to read and share.
Additionally, the English faculty has awarded two Year 10 students for their participation in the creative response:
• Excellence Award: Sophia Frank (Chisholm)• Perseverance Award: Hamish Fitzpatrick (Chisholm)
These two students will receive a Readings bookstore voucher at their end-of-year graduation.
Well done to both our winners and all those who contributed to the anthology.
Printed copies of the anthology are available in the school library for students to read and share.
Additionally, the English faculty has awarded two Year 10 students for their participation in the creative response:
• Excellence Award: Sophia Frank (Chisholm)• Perseverance Award: Hamish Fitzpatrick (Chisholm)
These two students will receive a Readings bookstore voucher at their end-of-year graduation.
Well done to both our winners and all those who contributed to the anthology.
Year 10 Food Technology
The Year 10 Food Technology students have just completed a unit on meat.
The unit focused on the different cuts of meat and the students were able to experiment with different cooking methods needed based on their structure. The students were also able to compare the similarities and differences between meat and plant-based alternatives. They concluded the unit by incorporating both the design process, learned from previous years and the new knowledge on meat. The students designed, produce and evaluate a meal using minced meat.
There were some creative designs and modifications made to family favourite dishes.
Well done Year 10.
The unit focused on the different cuts of meat and the students were able to experiment with different cooking methods needed based on their structure. The students were also able to compare the similarities and differences between meat and plant-based alternatives. They concluded the unit by incorporating both the design process, learned from previous years and the new knowledge on meat. The students designed, produce and evaluate a meal using minced meat.
There were some creative designs and modifications made to family favourite dishes.
Well done Year 10.
CIS Italian Junior Poetry Competition
Late last term, a group of year 7 students participated in the CIS Italian Junior Poetry Competition.
Students were required to recite a poem in Italian to a visiting judge from CIS, focusing on correct recall, pronunciation and expression.
Those who participated in this event demonstrated an additional level of dedication and commitment to their language studies, and we commend them for their effort.
Special congratulations go to Gemma Matthews in 7C2, who was awarded second prize, across participating schools in Melbourne, and Mohammad Muaz Siddiqui in 7D1, who achieved a Certificate of Excellence.
Full results of the competition are:
SECOND PRIZE: Gemma Matthews
Certificate of Excellence Gemma MatthewsMohammed Muaz Siddiqui
Certificato di Merito (very good performance)
Najat Hamid Omer Ali
Certificato di Partecipazione (good Performance)
Shirya RachineniMeeshaa SivaramKeya PatelMikaela Romois
Students were required to recite a poem in Italian to a visiting judge from CIS, focusing on correct recall, pronunciation and expression.
Those who participated in this event demonstrated an additional level of dedication and commitment to their language studies, and we commend them for their effort.
Special congratulations go to Gemma Matthews in 7C2, who was awarded second prize, across participating schools in Melbourne, and Mohammad Muaz Siddiqui in 7D1, who achieved a Certificate of Excellence.
Full results of the competition are:
SECOND PRIZE: Gemma Matthews
Certificate of Excellence Gemma MatthewsMohammed Muaz Siddiqui
Certificato di Merito (very good performance)
Najat Hamid Omer Ali
Certificato di Partecipazione (good Performance)
Shirya RachineniMeeshaa SivaramKeya PatelMikaela Romois
Naarm
Congratulations to all the Year 9s who participated in the Naarm Program this year!
Last week, our Year 9 students spent three days in the city, engaging in a variety of exciting learning experiences.
On Day 1, students participated in the workshops hosted by Salvos Schools, Melbourne City Mission and The Big Issue. As part of their Acts of Kindness activity, students worked in small teams to create care packs, which were later donated to the Salvation Army. The Salvos team greatly appreciated the donation, and we were incredibly impressed by the students' integrity, teamwork, and dedication throughout the day.
On Day 2, students challenged themselves by independently navigating the city to attend their morning and afternoon electives. Activities included Escape Rooms, Rock climbing, tours of the Old Melbourne Gaol, Eureka Skydeck, MCG and Art VO. Those who went on the MCG tour were lucky to also experience the Australia A vs. India A cricket match!
On Day 3, after an energy-boosting breakfast of doughnuts students continued to work together on various challenges in the Amazing Race, demonstrating resilience and strong collaboration skills. The race featured a variety of attractions, including MelbHenge, Ned Kelly's armour, Lion dancers, Oracles, Bees, Kylie Minogue, and coconuts. Congratulations to the 2024 Amazing Race winners - Hollie C, Naomi C, Jonathan C, Savain CM, Christopher K and Elias C - who completed the race in an epic 1hr and 55min!!!
Throughout the program, our Year 9s faced challenges with enthusiasm, teamwork, and integrity. We are proud of everything they accomplished and the positive impact they made in the community.
Last week, our Year 9 students spent three days in the city, engaging in a variety of exciting learning experiences.
On Day 1, students participated in the workshops hosted by Salvos Schools, Melbourne City Mission and The Big Issue. As part of their Acts of Kindness activity, students worked in small teams to create care packs, which were later donated to the Salvation Army. The Salvos team greatly appreciated the donation, and we were incredibly impressed by the students' integrity, teamwork, and dedication throughout the day.
On Day 2, students challenged themselves by independently navigating the city to attend their morning and afternoon electives. Activities included Escape Rooms, Rock climbing, tours of the Old Melbourne Gaol, Eureka Skydeck, MCG and Art VO. Those who went on the MCG tour were lucky to also experience the Australia A vs. India A cricket match!
On Day 3, after an energy-boosting breakfast of doughnuts students continued to work together on various challenges in the Amazing Race, demonstrating resilience and strong collaboration skills. The race featured a variety of attractions, including MelbHenge, Ned Kelly's armour, Lion dancers, Oracles, Bees, Kylie Minogue, and coconuts. Congratulations to the 2024 Amazing Race winners - Hollie C, Naomi C, Jonathan C, Savain CM, Christopher K and Elias C - who completed the race in an epic 1hr and 55min!!!
Throughout the program, our Year 9s faced challenges with enthusiasm, teamwork, and integrity. We are proud of everything they accomplished and the positive impact they made in the community.
Year 8 Science
This term the year 8 students have been learning about sound waves in their Science classes. As part of the assessment for the term, the students were required to make a musical instrument of their choice and test how different factors affected the sound their instrument made. The students then related this back to their knowledge of sound waves.
Well done to the year 8 students for the effort and creativity they put into their work!
Well done to the year 8 students for the effort and creativity they put into their work!
Liceo Galvani
Last month, Strathmore Secondary College welcomed a group of students and teachers from Liceo Galvani in Bologna as part of our ongoing reciprocal exchange program. This visit followed a successful trip by our students to Italy in March/April this year.
During their two weeks stay, our guests from Bologna took part in a full schedule, including sessions in VSSEC, various excursions such as day trips to Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road, and classes with their host siblings. They found the hands-on chemistry sessions and the Mission to Mars experience in VSSEC particularly interesting. Feeding the kangaroos at Maru Park was another memorable highlight. Students also enjoyed spending time with their host families and experiencing everyday life in an Australian family.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents who generously offered to host a student from Bologna. Your support is essential to the success of this program.
During their two weeks stay, our guests from Bologna took part in a full schedule, including sessions in VSSEC, various excursions such as day trips to Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road, and classes with their host siblings. They found the hands-on chemistry sessions and the Mission to Mars experience in VSSEC particularly interesting. Feeding the kangaroos at Maru Park was another memorable highlight. Students also enjoyed spending time with their host families and experiencing everyday life in an Australian family.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents who generously offered to host a student from Bologna. Your support is essential to the success of this program.
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