Parent Bulletin 18
15 September 2023
Principal's Message Term 3
Once again, Term 3 at Strathmore Secondary College has been busy and rewarding.
The 25th annual Senior Art Exhibition was a display of outstanding student artwork and was held at Neon Parlour in August. I congratulate the Music and Performing Arts Faculty on the outstanding performance events. We gathered together as a school community to celebrate the artistry and dedication of our talented musicians at both the Jazz Night and Chamber Concert.
This term I also recognise some outstanding sporting achievements. Year 7 and 8 Girls Football team won the State Final; Senior Girls Basketball team participated in the State Final; and Boys Under 15 Cross Country team won the State Title in their age group.
Nothing pleases me more than the knowledge that, as a school, we continue to excel. I thank all students, staff and families for their commitment to the many wide-ranging extracurricular activities.
Next term is, of course, crunch time for our Year 12 students, who will be completing practice exams during the break. These last few weeks are crucial in ensuring that they achieve to the very best of their ability. I encourage them to use their time fruitfully and wish them well for the examinations.
It remains only to wish the Strathmore school community a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday period in preparation for a successful and rewarding Term 4.
Jillian EnglishPrincipal
The 25th annual Senior Art Exhibition was a display of outstanding student artwork and was held at Neon Parlour in August. I congratulate the Music and Performing Arts Faculty on the outstanding performance events. We gathered together as a school community to celebrate the artistry and dedication of our talented musicians at both the Jazz Night and Chamber Concert.
This term I also recognise some outstanding sporting achievements. Year 7 and 8 Girls Football team won the State Final; Senior Girls Basketball team participated in the State Final; and Boys Under 15 Cross Country team won the State Title in their age group.
Nothing pleases me more than the knowledge that, as a school, we continue to excel. I thank all students, staff and families for their commitment to the many wide-ranging extracurricular activities.
Next term is, of course, crunch time for our Year 12 students, who will be completing practice exams during the break. These last few weeks are crucial in ensuring that they achieve to the very best of their ability. I encourage them to use their time fruitfully and wish them well for the examinations.
It remains only to wish the Strathmore school community a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday period in preparation for a successful and rewarding Term 4.
Jillian EnglishPrincipal
Performing Arts
The last few weeks in Performing Arts have been exceptionally busy, with students involved in a range of fantastic performances and events. Our VCE Drama students lead the charge with a presentation of their solo performances. These solos are the primary outcome in Year 12 Drama, and will be presented in an external examination early next term.
Music students featured in two concerts that highlighted various aspects of the music program. Our contemporary students gathered at Jazzlab in Brunswick, while the classical stream performed at the Baptist Church in Essendon. Both events were well supported with attendance, and the calibre of performances was outstanding. Thank you to all of the performing arts staff for their efforts this term.
We farewell an incredible group of musicians this year, and each was recognised at one of the concerts. These students have participated in events throughout their time at the college, and we thank them for their dedication while also celebrating their achievements, and wish them well for their future endeavours.
Music students featured in two concerts that highlighted various aspects of the music program. Our contemporary students gathered at Jazzlab in Brunswick, while the classical stream performed at the Baptist Church in Essendon. Both events were well supported with attendance, and the calibre of performances was outstanding. Thank you to all of the performing arts staff for their efforts this term.
We farewell an incredible group of musicians this year, and each was recognised at one of the concerts. These students have participated in events throughout their time at the college, and we thank them for their dedication while also celebrating their achievements, and wish them well for their future endeavours.
Declan AlpheyTim BroderickPiper CampbellNicolas CiavarellaAsher ClendenningScarlett FinlaysonJosh FrankDarcy GaetaCypher GalantiEmma Hodzic
Javier LumsdenMariana Olivier-HernandezDinu Patabendige
Leah Salem
Giselle SammartinoJasmine Silva
Grace SnellKira ThomasGiaan TranElizabeth Wotten
Finally, 3 students from the college performed as part of the State Schools Spectacular, held at the John Cain Arena. Thomas Huxtable, Year 8 trombonist; Damien Reynolds, Year 11 Bass Guitar, and Jamie Koulbanis Year 11, featured vocalist. All did an outstanding job, having worked tirelessly throughout the year.
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Year 11 Food Technology
Year 11 Food Technology students were given a brief for their SAC to design and develop a product for the school canteen.
The product was to be appealing, healthy, cheap and easy to eat while standing. The students conducted research into the consumer needs in the school community to ensure it was an appropriate solution.
The product was to be appealing, healthy, cheap and easy to eat while standing. The students conducted research into the consumer needs in the school community to ensure it was an appropriate solution.
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Headstart - Secondary School Apprenticeship Program
Headstart is an Education Department program operating in all Government Secondary Schools across Victoria, whose objective is to help Secondary School students start an Apprenticeship whilst they are completing their Secondary Schooling. With the School’s assistance, Headstart assess a student’s suitability and readiness to begin an Apprenticeship and then look for a quality local business to give the student a work trial, which if successful leads to a School Based Apprenticeship. Do you have a business or work for a business that is looking for apprentices as local networking is key for small businesses today.
We have students from Schools in the Essendon, Keilor, Strathmore and surrounding suburbs that are looking to start their careers while finishing their secondary school studies.
You get a part time apprentice to teach and inspire in your trade.
If this interests you please email or call Head Start Coordinator Kylie Martin for more information.
Kylie.Martin4@education.vic.gov.au0493 712 973
https://www.apprenticeships.vic.gov.au/head-start/
We have students from Schools in the Essendon, Keilor, Strathmore and surrounding suburbs that are looking to start their careers while finishing their secondary school studies.
You get a part time apprentice to teach and inspire in your trade.
If this interests you please email or call Head Start Coordinator Kylie Martin for more information.
Kylie.Martin4@education.vic.gov.au0493 712 973
https://www.apprenticeships.vic.gov.au/head-start/
Year 12 Product Design & Technology (Wood)
It has been a long journey for our Year 12 Product Design & Technology students who have spent the year working towards developing their designed solutions.
Student studying in the timber/resistant materials stream sought to solve a wide range of problems in their major folios (SAT). Their solutions included a modern desk, a sleek gaming controller and head set organiser, versatile magnetic storage, boutique book storage, a small side table for plant lovers, a contemporary take on a hallway stand, a statement drinks table, unique jewellery storage and more.
Congratulations to all of our Product Design students for taking on this challenge as part of the Year 12 studies.
Student studying in the timber/resistant materials stream sought to solve a wide range of problems in their major folios (SAT). Their solutions included a modern desk, a sleek gaming controller and head set organiser, versatile magnetic storage, boutique book storage, a small side table for plant lovers, a contemporary take on a hallway stand, a statement drinks table, unique jewellery storage and more.
Congratulations to all of our Product Design students for taking on this challenge as part of the Year 12 studies.
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Senior Girls Basketball
The Senior Girls Basketball team had an eventful day at the State tournament in Parkville this week.
In their opening game against Box Hill, they played a thrilling match that was decided by a narrow 6-point margin in favour of Box Hill. Strathmore displayed strong defensive skills, with players intercepting passes and pressing their opponents. It was unfortunate that the games had shorter durations, as Strathmore had built momentum.
Strathmore bounced back and secured victories in their next two games against Bendigo Secondary and McKinnon Secondary. Box Hill ultimately triumphed in the tournament, facing Warrnambool in the final, as they emerged as victors from the other pool.
Every member of the team played a crucial role in reaching this level of competition and competing admirably against tough opponents. Kayley Kavanagh's unstoppable drives to the basket and numerous defensive rejections were notable. Tessa Rumble displayed exceptional effort on both ends of the court, fiercely contesting every play. Samantha Holloway and Ava Britt exhibited excellent teamwork in offense and defence, seemingly as if they had been playing together for years. Mia Burlak excelled in rebounding and showcased her ball-handling skills and smart passing. Anastasia Guk proved to be a versatile threat, both inside and outside, positioning herself effectively for rebounds and executing slick inside moves. Scarlett Limond demonstrated solid defensive skills and positioned herself effectively for inside shots and rebounds. Victoria Bosio showcased her ability to read the game, intercepting passes in defence and making an impact in offense.
Congratulations to the entire team for their outstanding efforts throughout the tournament. Their hard work and dedication have made their school proud!
In their opening game against Box Hill, they played a thrilling match that was decided by a narrow 6-point margin in favour of Box Hill. Strathmore displayed strong defensive skills, with players intercepting passes and pressing their opponents. It was unfortunate that the games had shorter durations, as Strathmore had built momentum.
Strathmore bounced back and secured victories in their next two games against Bendigo Secondary and McKinnon Secondary. Box Hill ultimately triumphed in the tournament, facing Warrnambool in the final, as they emerged as victors from the other pool.
Every member of the team played a crucial role in reaching this level of competition and competing admirably against tough opponents. Kayley Kavanagh's unstoppable drives to the basket and numerous defensive rejections were notable. Tessa Rumble displayed exceptional effort on both ends of the court, fiercely contesting every play. Samantha Holloway and Ava Britt exhibited excellent teamwork in offense and defence, seemingly as if they had been playing together for years. Mia Burlak excelled in rebounding and showcased her ball-handling skills and smart passing. Anastasia Guk proved to be a versatile threat, both inside and outside, positioning herself effectively for rebounds and executing slick inside moves. Scarlett Limond demonstrated solid defensive skills and positioned herself effectively for inside shots and rebounds. Victoria Bosio showcased her ability to read the game, intercepting passes in defence and making an impact in offense.
Congratulations to the entire team for their outstanding efforts throughout the tournament. Their hard work and dedication have made their school proud!
Year 7 Design and Technology
The Year 7s have been working hard all term to design and sew their very own monster soft toys.
Students were tasked with designing new characters for the Monsters Inc franchise and making soft toys to be sold as merchandise for the films. As always their designs were all unique, creative and original.
Students are to be congratulated on their meticulous hand sewing skills and new found ability to use the sewing machines!
Students were tasked with designing new characters for the Monsters Inc franchise and making soft toys to be sold as merchandise for the films. As always their designs were all unique, creative and original.
Students are to be congratulated on their meticulous hand sewing skills and new found ability to use the sewing machines!
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Year 10 Sculpture and Ceramics
Students have been looking at how Hermannsburg Potters tell stories through their coiled pots, and taking inspiration to build their own large scale vessel and lid connected through a narrative. Students used the coiling technique, painted their stories with underglaze and included a sculptural element.
Next term the pots will be dip glazed so they are vibrant, strong and waterproof. We wish this first group of vessels very good luck for their bisque firing over the holidays.
Next term the pots will be dip glazed so they are vibrant, strong and waterproof. We wish this first group of vessels very good luck for their bisque firing over the holidays.
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Year 8 Pop Art
Year 8 students studying Pop Art this semester have been learning about the objects that artists portrayed from popular culture and consumerism. Students made their own sculptures from clay and then painted them, to resemble actual packaging of fast food and drinks.
With great focus on the task, they did an absolutely amazing job.
Helen KostiukVisual Arts Faculty
Helen KostiukVisual Arts Faculty
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Pat Cronin Foundation
On Tuesday 12th September, Alan from the Pat Cronin Foundation presented workshops on ‘Be Wise’ to our Year 9 students.
The workshop focused on managing feelings of anger, making wise decisions and avoiding violence. Feedback from the students was very positive.
For more information please visit https://patcroninfoundation.org.au
The workshop focused on managing feelings of anger, making wise decisions and avoiding violence. Feedback from the students was very positive.
For more information please visit https://patcroninfoundation.org.au
Burnet Bulletin
Good afternoon to the Burnet community and hello to a welcome end of term! Term three is generally considered one of the busier terms in the school year and this one certainly proved that to be true. It was great to have such positive discussions about our Burnet students progress across the conference period and to recognise some of the outstanding academic results across the junior cohort this term. There is much to celebrate and we hope the holidays are your chance to do that. We want to thank all our Burnet students for ensuring their preferences for 2024 were considered and entered in a timely manner. For the Year 9s & 10s it was a valuable and rewarding experience for us to be able to have those one-on-one conversations, discuss the great work and results our students have received and have meaningful conversations about goals, pathways and plans for the future. We’ve had some outstanding contributions from our Burnet students in the sporting arena this term. A massive congratulations to our Junior Girls Football Team who won the State Final, and well done to our students Willow C, Zahra S & Olivia Z for their contributions throughout the season and in the final. Congratulations also to the Burnet students who represented SSC at the Regional Athletics Trials and our winners Owen V (13M 100m, Relay), Estelle S (15F 100m, 400m, Relay), Amelia H (14F Triple jump, Relay), Ben D, Levi J, Yianni V (14M Relay), Luella B (14F Relay). We also had a number of Burnet students as part of the cast and/or crew of the Addam’s Family production earlier in the term, well done on an incredible performance to our college Performing Arts team and to our Burnet students Michael B, Julian F, Willow R and Joey P for your contribution to a wonderful event. We’ve also had Music Camps, Jazz Nights and the Chamber Concerts and plenty of Burnet students involved in making those events a real highlight of the school term. Well done too to our Burnet students who have been part of the Debating Team throughout the course of the year. Under the tutelage of Mr Bassios and Mr Warrick, our 5 debating teams experienced great success this year, congratulations to Ha D, Kerem G, Aki B, Sam W, Luke P, Abdul W, Willow R & Mars T. A reminder that our Year 9 students have the opportunity to participate in the Naarm Program in term four this year and that consent & payment for the event is now available to process on Compass. Well done on getting through another busy term, take the time to put your feet up, reflect, relax and (eventually) start setting some goals to make sure term four is as positive and productive as you can make it. The Junior Burnet TeamMs Fraser, Ms Trahar & Mr Roberts
Year 10 Art Figure Drawing
Congratulations to 10ART2 for their exceptional recontextualization of figure drawings!
These artworks are truly wonderful, reflecting thoughtful execution and consideration. We extend a warm invitation to all staff and students to explore the entire collection on the third level of G-block.
These artworks are truly wonderful, reflecting thoughtful execution and consideration. We extend a warm invitation to all staff and students to explore the entire collection on the third level of G-block.
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Great Cycle Challenge
For the 5th Year in a row, Sharkey Fernando & his brother are raising funds to support kids with cancer.
Click on the link to support the boys -https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/teams/FernandoBrothers
Click on the link to support the boys -https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/teams/FernandoBrothers
Art Excursion to the NGV: A Dive Into The World Of Peerre Bonnard
In an exciting and enlightening week, our dedicated art students hailing from the vibrant realms of years 8, 9, and 10 embarked on a captivating journey to explore the depths of artistic brilliance at the NGV Winter masterpiece: PEERRE BONNARD. This enthralling exhibition, curated with exquisite finesse by the talented India Mahdavi, served as a vivid testament to Bonnard's profound love affair with colour and his unparalleled ability to evoke emotions through his art.
As our young artists wandered through the halls of the NGV, they found themselves utterly enchanted by the transformative power of Bonnard's brushstrokes. His mastery in the application of paint, his astute sense of composition, and his uncanny ability to capture the essence of light left an indelible mark on their artistic sensibilities.
In a world often dominated by digital distractions, this excursion provided a unique opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of traditional art. Each stroke of Bonnard's brush seemed to whisper secrets of the past while offering a glimpse into the profound emotions he experienced during his creative process.
The NGV Winter masterpiece not only showcased Bonnard's artistic evolution but also allowed our students to reflect upon the importance of colour and emotion in their own creative endeavours. It was a day of inspiration and learning, as they absorbed the wisdom of a masterful artist, letting it seep into their own budding talents.
Thank you for all involved for making these excursions possible.
Nicholas Mastrippolito
As our young artists wandered through the halls of the NGV, they found themselves utterly enchanted by the transformative power of Bonnard's brushstrokes. His mastery in the application of paint, his astute sense of composition, and his uncanny ability to capture the essence of light left an indelible mark on their artistic sensibilities.
In a world often dominated by digital distractions, this excursion provided a unique opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of traditional art. Each stroke of Bonnard's brush seemed to whisper secrets of the past while offering a glimpse into the profound emotions he experienced during his creative process.
The NGV Winter masterpiece not only showcased Bonnard's artistic evolution but also allowed our students to reflect upon the importance of colour and emotion in their own creative endeavours. It was a day of inspiration and learning, as they absorbed the wisdom of a masterful artist, letting it seep into their own budding talents.
Thank you for all involved for making these excursions possible.
Nicholas Mastrippolito
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Coburg Little Athletics Centre
Come and Try Day 16 September (click image for more information).
City of Moonee Valley
September School Holidays Calendar - Valley Youth
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Youth Fest - Friday 22 September
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Spooky Stories Writing Competition
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Inter-school VCE Art Competition
Manyung Gallery, Strathmore
Three students from SSC, Dinithi Devindra, Lola Tasevski and Micaela Xerri, are participating in this new initiative by a local gallery. Come and see their work on display amongst those of students from neighbouring schools.
The Competition Launch begins at 6pm (until 7.30pm) on Thursday 5th October. Announcement of winners at around 6.30pm. They will officially have the students work on display for one week up until 12th October. Manyungs standard opening hours are from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
Three students from SSC, Dinithi Devindra, Lola Tasevski and Micaela Xerri, are participating in this new initiative by a local gallery. Come and see their work on display amongst those of students from neighbouring schools.
The Competition Launch begins at 6pm (until 7.30pm) on Thursday 5th October. Announcement of winners at around 6.30pm. They will officially have the students work on display for one week up until 12th October. Manyungs standard opening hours are from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
