Yesterday (October 10) was World Mental Health Day. Mental health, and mental health awareness, is always important. But it would be remiss not to recognise the increased need for awareness, understanding, compassion, and action at the moment throughout the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Good mental health is when we can cope with the […]
Headspace National is hosting a free mental health education session for parents and carers in Bendigo, on ways to support young people when they are concerned about their mental health. Taking place on Monday 13 September at 7pm, the session aims to: Strengthen your understanding of mental health and the warning signs that a young […]
Yesterday, the Deputy Premier of Victoria and Minister for Education, James Merlino, published a letter to all VCE students. Within the letter, he shared information about an open webinar that is taking place this afternoon (Friday 3 September) from 4-5pm. The webinar is hosted by the Department of Health and will provide information related to […]
In the interest of clarity, this post will be updated with the latest dates and information regarding remote learning throughout any lockdown period. The latest update of this post has taken place Sunday 22 August, for the lockdown period announced by the Premier on Saturday 21 August throughout regional Victoria.
We’re so pleased to be be back with all our students and staff, once again filling our campuses from today (Tuesday 10 August 2021). We are, however, conscious of the quick transition both in and out of lockdown over the past week and are ever-grateful for the resilience and adaptability of our College Community. A quick […]
Have you had a chance to check out our new virtual tour? The new tour features comprehensive footage of both of our campuses, voiceovers from our students to guide you through each space, and video introductions from our Middle School and Senior School Captains. We invite you to visit our website and check […]
The Macedon Ranges Shire Council (MRSC) currently has nominations open for the 2021 Youth Awards. The shire aims to recognise and celebrate the inspirational activities of our young people. The award categories are: Will Power: young people who show real character and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity Good Deeds: young people who give […]
There are a number of upcoming courses available in the local area for parents and carers. Follow the links below to find out more and register. Youth Mental Health First Aid The Macedon Ranges Shire Council have set a number of course dates for upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) courses. The YMHFA course […]
This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week across Australia (July 4-11), a time to reflect upon the importance of recognising, celebrating, and becoming thoughtfully educated on the history and culture of our nation’s indigenous peoples. The week is a great opportunity to get involved in events, increase your knowledge, show your support, and take part in celebrating […]
Early this term we will have our next House Competition; the House Chess and Art Competition. Scheduled for Tuesday 20 July, the House Chess and Art Competition will be hosted at the Woodend Campus and is always a great, interactive day full of fun challenges. In an effort to make sure we can reuse/recycle wherever […]
The eSafety Commission provides some excellent resources for parents, especially their free webinars. This coming term, the focus topic for their webinars is ‘eSafety’s Guide to Online Sexual Harassment and Image-Based Abuse’. This topic is particularly useful and designed for parents and carers of our Senior School students, aged 13-18. It will include practical tips, […]
Early last month we celebrated National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Throughout the week, there were a number of resources and activities made available […]