Parent Bulletin 12
Friday 24 June
Message from the PrincipalWe have come to the end of a busy and productive term. Our students have excelled both academically and through their involvement in the many extra-curricular activities that comprise the outstanding teaching and learning program offered at Strathmore.
One recent highlight has been this week’s mid-year concert. It always amazes me to see the large number of students involved and the professionalism of the performances. On behalf of the college, I would like to congratulate Luke Steward (Head of Music), our classroom Music teachers and the Instrumental Music teachers for the brilliant mid-year concert. On behalf of the staff of the college, I would like to wish our students and their families a very safe and happy holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back in term 3. Jillian English Principal Parent, Carer Voice Opportunity – Learning DispositionsWe would like to invite you to contribute to the work we are doing developing a set of ‘Learning Dispositions’ for our students. Learning Dispositions or Learning Habits are the qualities and attitudes to learning we want students to have as they continue their learning journey.
Please watch the video here to learn more about our work, and then complete the form here to submit the Learning Dispositions you would like included in our list. The form will be open until Wednesday 13th July (Week 1 of Term 3).
Jillian English
Principal Report from School Council June MeetingSchool Operations
I reported to Council that I am proud that the school I lead has been able to continue our teaching program with few interruptions at this challenging time. This is a reflection on our committed staff, including regular Casual Relief Teachers. The outstanding commitment of staff has also enabled the college to continue to provide our outstanding extra-curricular program including sporting teams that have competed up to state level, drama and music performances, camps, Year 12 Formal and Year 10 Work Experience. It is exciting that recent health advice has allowed our school to reinvigorate the broad, high-quality education we are renowned for. Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - Vocational Major In 2023, Strathmore Secondary College will be providing the opportunity for Year 11 students to enrol in the VCE - Vocational Major (VCE-VM). What is the VCE-VM? The certificate is a vocational and applied learning (non-ATAR) program tailored for students who have demonstrated interest in an apprenticeship, traineeship, non-scored university entry, or TAFE course as their post-secondary pathway. The structure of the VCE-VM Program The VCE-VM program is a two-year course where students are required to undertake a relevant VET certificate through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and engage in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) to enrich their learning experience in addition to their studies at school. Year 7 Enrolments 2023 Demand for places in Year 7 is extremely strong, which has been the case for many years. Summary sheets from primary schools were received on 24 May. We will shortly begin the process of forming classes for next year. Jillian English Principal Mid-Year Concert Series 2022Music students from the performing arts faculty once again returned to the Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds to present a series of concerts. The performances showcase the achievements of students from year 7 to 12, and are an opportunity for parents and the broader community to witness the incredible work of our students.
Congratulations to all students who performed in the concerts, and thank you to everyone who came along to support them. Luke Steward 
Model United NationsOn Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June four students from Strathmore Secondary represented the countries of Indonesia & Mexico at the North Melbourne Rotary Club Model United Nations event. Thom Kruspe, Elion Muslia, Karim Ould Amar and Reuben Tuazon McCheyne from Year 11 were selected to participate in the event.
The students were immersed in the world of global diplomacy as they debated resolutions, formed voting blocks and negotiated with other teams throughout the two days. Congratulations to the students for their enthusiasm and participation in this event, and thank you to Rotary for sponsoring the event. Western Region Cross Country
Strathmore Secondary College had our best ever result at the Western Region Cross Country.
Last week our team of runners competing in the regional cross country event. The event itself was extremely challenging with very poor weather conditions. The track represented a mud slide half way through the day making it very difficult for our athletes to compete. Due to the success of our athletes, 13 of them have qualified for the State Championship to be held next term, this is the highest number of qualifiers for a State cross country final we have ever had at Strathmore. Stand out performances were: 14 boys 2nd place: Jesse Lumby 15 girls 2nd place: Sahara Ball 13 girls 3rd place: Hollie Capuano The following students also qualified for the state final: Emily Reddick, Stephanie Ripplinger, Mia Monaghan, Hayley O’Regan, Mia Mallon, Molly Gasper, Zac Mozjerin, Luke O’Regan, Oliver Moxon and Ty Davis. Junior Food TechnologyLast week, Year 8 Food Technology students made their own fusion pizzas, including, Japanese, Mexican, Chinese and Greek fusion designs. Year 9 students adapted and made their own French toast breakfast meal.
It’s been great to see the progress made this term by all students! Ms Billing Food Technology Burnet BulletinHappy Friday and happy end of semester to our Burnet community.
For such a short term there has certainly been plenty going on and judging by the looks on some of the faces of students and staff alike, everyone is ready for a break. We’ve certainly been busy this year and in our first full semester onsite in a few years we’ve had plenty to acknowledge/celebrate/recognise:
Semester two will bring some changes to the team and the wider college. Students in years 7 – 9 will be starting their new IPU subjects and year 10 students will begin their semester two electives. There will be new faces in classes and new systems and structures for students to get familiar with. Any major personnel changes will be communicated with parents. In the office we’re undergoing a pretty massive change ourselves. We’re fare welling Mr Dion Hill who has been working with our Year 7 & 8 students for the past year as their coordinator (+ Science teacher, PE & Sport teacher, AFL coach, guitar playing companion, mentor etc etc). He’s not leaving the school, but he is leaving the office and on behalf of the whole Burnet college community we want to thank him for the amazing work he has done over this past year, and for the effort he has gone to to ensure our junior students feel supported and welcome, and for being a friendly and familiar face in the Burnet office. You will be missed Mr Hill. Thanks for your hard work. The junior Burnet team need to be recognised for the amazing work they’ve been doing both in and out of the classroom amongst the disruptions, periods of isolation and myriad other challenges this semester has thrown at them. Perseverance, respect and excellence are a few words that come to mind when we reflect on this semester and we’re very proud of our cohort for their effort and for their resilience. We hope you take the time to go over your student reports, celebrate the successes and do some reflection and goal setting for semester two. We also hope that you take the time to rest, sleep in if you need it, get outside when you can and enjoy some downtime with your families and friends. Happy holidays Burnet! YACVIC "Reshape Our Future" 2022Year 12 members of the Senior Student Leadership Council attended the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria’s (YACVIC) Youth Forum “Reshape Our Future” on Friday June 10th.
Students met with a number of young leaders and speakers from across the state and participated in panels about empowering young people in leadership, pathways to use their voice for power and how to be a better ally to those who are marginalised in our local and school community. 
NCAT Young Women in Trades and Technology - Bring it On!Year 9, 10 and 11 Students and Families
Please see the flyer below outlining the upcoming ‘Young Women in Trades and Technology – Bring it On!’ event, to be held on Tuesday 26th July from 6pm at Northern College of the Arts and Technology (NCAT), Preston. Students interested in attending the ‘Young Women in Trades and Technology – Bring it On!’ event will need to book their place by seeing Lauren Vincent, Careers and Pathways Coordinator, in the Careers office by 9am on Friday 22nd July. 
Minna - ELECTROTECHNOLOGY,
Kiana & Carina - CONSTRUCTION AND FURNITURE MAKING
Daniel Knott, NCAT Technology Executive Manager, along with some of the NCAT ‘Young Women in Trades and Technology’ students will be visiting Strathmore SC to talk to our interested students on Tuesday 19th July (week 2, term 3) at lunchtime in the theatrette – so those keen to hear more about the opportunities for young women in the areas of trades and technology are encouraged to come along. I look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any further questions or would like to book your place for the NCAT ‘Young Women in Trades and Technology’ event on Tuesday 26th July at NCAT (6pm onwards), please come and see Lauren Vincent in the Careers office. Lauren Vincent Careers and Pathways Coordinator https://ncat.vic.edu.au/ 
Senior Boys AFLOn the 21st of June the Senior boys football team made their way to Hansen Reserve in Airport West to take part in the Western Metropolitan Region Finals.
The team had already beaten Buckley Park, Essendon Keilor College and Rosehill in the previous round and had shown that they were capable of playing some great football. With the return of captain Zavier Veneziano to the line up the team was lifted and despite some shaky goal kicking we began the day with a convincing win over Lakeside College 52- 15 win. We then took on Williamstown for a place in the western metro final and once again the boys were able to stamp their authority on the game right from the start, leading from start to finish in the 55-24 win. We were to take on Grovedale in the final and with the stage set for the two top teams in the region, it was a great contest right from the start. Strathmore took a small lead in to half time and with some incredible efforts from our midfield group including Kade Mueller, Brodie Catania, Ryan Brodie and ruck Will Owens the boys continued to work hard and give ourselves every opportunity to score but with some minor injuries and tired legs the Strathmore bench was full and the Grovedale boys continued to edge closer. Grovedale took the lead with ten minutes to go and powered towards the finish line eventually running out 40-24 winners. An incredible effort from the Strathmore Senior Boys team to come so far and they should all be very proud. Best players over the day: Kade Mueller, Brodie Catania, Ryan Brodie, Sam Duggan, Amin Naim, Will Owens, Jack Viola. Goal Kickers - 7: Amin Naim, 2: Hugo Jenkins, Brodie Catania, Patrick Flatman, 1: Ryan Brodie, Sam Duggan, Tom Sayers, Tom Reymers, Jack Cook Mr Gourley 
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Recognition of ServiceThe 2022 Recognition of Service ceremony was held on Sunday 19 June at the Savoy Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Over 200 long-serving staff from across Victoria were recognised for their dedication and loyalty of service to public education.
Strathmore Secondary College congratulate Brett Mahoney, 50 years, and Sue Coxsedge, 45 years.
Year 12 FormalYear 12 students celebrated their final year of schooling together on the 16th of June. It was a well-earned break from their studies and an opportunity to make lasting memories.
... and some fun from the photobooth.
Year 8 PRIDE CampOn the 8th of June our Year 8 cohort, accompanied by 30 or so staff, boarded half a dozen buses and headed north (well it was more north-west) to Campaspe Downs for the inaugural Year 8 PRIDE Camp.
Students were organised into diverse activity groups and had the opportunity to demonstrate perseverance while navigating their way through a variety of challenging activities and initiative exercises. Whether they were scrambling up the climbing wall, zipping down the flying fox, defying gravity on the leap of faith or hanging out on the giant swing, it was pleasing to witness our Year 8 students demonstrating respect to one another, the camp staff, and the environment while having the opportunity to gather as a cohort in an unfamiliar but awesome location. The camp providers ensured our students were well fed, well entertained, and well worn out by the end of the three-day camp and us college staff were impressed with the way the Year 8s demonstrated excellence and integrity in their interactions over the course of the camp. We hope the Year 8 students enjoyed their time out in the Macedon Ranges and we’re looking forward to continuing the tradition next year and beyond. On behalf of the junior teams, thank you to the students for a great experience and thank you to all the staff who accompanied our Year 8s over the course of the three days. Year 7 Girls NetballCongratulations to our Year 7 Netball girls making the Western Metropolitan Region finals on Wednesday. Games were played at the Altona Sports centre against Williamstown Secondary College, Keilor Downs Secondary College and Creekside College.
The girls were able to play winning games against Keilor Downs and Creekside but were outclassed by a very strong Williamstown College. Congratulations on your outstanding efforts and good sportsmanship. Members of the team were: Aleerah Fletcher, Lucy Doran, Koby Ward, Zoe Smaragdiou, Chihiro Fujio, Harper Fergie, Ola Krzton, Emily Dell’Universita, Ruby Anderson and Angel Legish. Well Done! Mrs Shaw 
Celebrating the Arts in Term 2It has been a busy term in the Arts with lots of wonderful, colourful and exciting artworks being produced across the faculty. Students have explored a range of techniques and mediums.
We are all very proud of the students and the work is a true testament to their efforts. Well Done! Artworks feature from the following units: Year 7 Real and Imagine Year 8 Observational Drawing Year 8 Pop Art Year 9 Visual Communication Design Year 9 Surrealism Year 9 Street Art Year 10 Visual Communication Design Year 7 & 8 Junior Girls AFL
On Wednesday 15th June, twenty four Year 7 and 8 junior girls represented Strathmore Secondary College at the Moonee Valley Division playing AFL.
In the lead up to the day the girls committed time at lunch and after school on many occasions training and working hard for the day. With a mixture of students who already play football outside of school and students that have never played before came together to create Strathmore’s 2022 Junior Girls AFL team. On a very cold and windy winter day Captain Ayda Osmon and the team were ready to play Buckley Park Secondary College. In the first quarter Buckley Park scored first with one point, but Strathmore came back very quickly with the first goal… and then four more and two points, finishing 32 -1. In the second quarter things were looking good, but the girls knew they had some hard work ahead to keep the lead. After some fantastic teamwork and well played football, the girls kept Buckley Park scoreless and kicked five goals and three points, taking the score to 65 - 1 at half time. Third quarter was very tough and the weather was changing, the girls kept up the pressure and neither team scored. Fourth and final quarter, the girls were very excited! Buckley Park managed to score their first goal, to which Strathmore scored two points. The girls remained to dominate on the ground, never gave up and tried their best until the final siren went. Final scores, Strathmore Secondary College 67 to Buckley Park 7. Well done to our goal scorers for the day, Megan Naug, Charlie Damonze Lorenzetto (2), Audrey Marnell, Zandalee Veneziano, Holly Clough (3), Angelina Fazio and Hollie Lawson. Best on for the day includes- Ayda Osmon, Holly Clough, Angelina Fazio, Daniela Cutis, Hollie Lawson, Hollie Capuano and Charlie Damonze Lorenzetto. Overall, a very fun and successful day had by all and congratulations to all the girls that played on the day. Looking forward to the next round, Miss Rigden 
Design & TechnologyIt’s been a fantastic Semester 1 in our Design & Technology classrooms and there has been so much great work to celebrate.
A small snap shot here of our Year 10 Jewellery students who developed skills in silversmithing and more contemporary jewellery making using laser cutting technology. Year 10 Industrial Design students have been making laser cut glasses and Year 9 3D Printed Design students have been designing and 3D printing Memphis inspired clocks. Our Year 7 and 8 students have spent the semester alternating between working with textiles and timber. Shown here are some Year 7 soft toys and Year 8 timber serving boards. Well done to all! Mission to MarsThis term in Science, Year 8 students studying Geology had the opportunity to go on a mission to Mars at VSSEC.
Students worked as a team to collect evidence and generate answers to big idea questions. Students took on the roles of commander, engineer, geochemist and surface geologist to name a few. Whether participating as an astronaut, a mission controller or a research scientist, everyone worked collectively to achieve a common goal. | ||||||
