Entries by Emily Jones

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TOMORROW NIGHT: Parent Workshop with SPELD Victoria

Tomorrow evening, Carol Allen will be presenting a workshop for parents on the topic of Assistive Technology. It is clear that having access to the right technology to support an educational activity or target is essential for many students, including those with learning difficulties. However, it is important that technology doesn’t lead the learning. Hosted […]

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Tokai Teachers’ Visit

Last week we hosted four teachers from Tokai in Japan on a cultural and education exchange as part of our ongoing relationship with Tokai city. The teachers arrived very nervous but soon relaxed as they were warmly welcomed by staff and students at the College. Throughout their three-day visit, they had the opportunity to observe […]

NEXT WEEK: Nepalese-themed Restaurant Dinner

Next week, Thursday 22 August, we’re hosting a Nepalese Dinner at Jacksons@Braemar, from 6-9pm. To fundraise for the 2019 Schoolies Alternative trip to Nepal, we invite you to join us for a delicious nepalese meal including Khaja and Mukhya Bhojan! We are especially hoping that any members of our Old Collegian community who have travelled […]

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Festival Bahasa dan Budaya Indonesia

Our Indonesian students recently travelled to the Sidney Myer Asia Centre at Melbourne University to explore the Festival Bahasa dan Budaya Indonesia (aka the Festival of Indonesian Language and Culture). All up we had 23 students on the trip, predominantly our Year 9 and 10 Indonesian students, as well a few from Year 8. Our […]

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Magic Moments 2019

One of our talented Year 11 students, Hannah Lilford, has been in Sydney since last Friday, broadening her horizons and building her leadership skills by attending the Magic Moments Youth Leadership & Business Summit. The five-day residential youth summit features inspirational speakers and interactive sessions intended to equip young people with key skills that are […]

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Future forensic scientists!

A couple of weeks ago, our Year 9/10 psychology elective class visited the Victorian Police Museum and experienced a CSI workshop on forensic science analysis. They learned about fingerprinting, DNA, hair and fibre analysis, and other evidence. After learning about the different types of evidence, the students had the opportunity to put their knowledge to […]