Parent Bulletin 8
Friday 12 May 2023
Generations In JazzStudents in M1 Big Band and Groove Band headed to Mt Gambier to participate in the Generations In Jazz music festival. The students were exposed to international artists including an amazing concert by Swedish performers ‘Dirty Loops’.
Congratulations to all of the students who attended, and a special shout out to Damien Reynolds, who was recognised as the strongest Bass Guitar player in his division of approximately 50 schools. Well done everyone! Intermediate Girls FootballComing off a state final berth last year the Intermediate Girls Football team made their way to Ormond Reserve in Moonee Valley to take on Mount Alexander College and Buckley Park.
Our girls began the day kicking 4 behinds against Buckley before we were able to kick 6 straight goals to take a handy 38 point lead in to the half time break. We then motored away in the second half and won the game 63-7. Our second game was against Mount Alexander College who showed grit and determination in a really strong defensive effort but the girls from Strathmore once again proved too strong winning the game 35-0. A big congratulations to all the girls involved, they are all looking forward to the next round and a big thanks to assistant coach Miss Rigden for all her help on the day. Goal Scorers: 2, Matilda Clarke, 1 Taylah Gilcrist, Ayda Osman, Tara Goss, , Sahara Ball, Jasmina Curtis, Charlie Damonze Lorenzetto, Hollie Lawson, Tiah Hassall, Matilda Fitzpatrick, Bridget Mulder, Ava Dean, Freya Hills Best Players: Jasmina Curtis, Sahara Ball, Matilda Fitzpatrick, Taylah Gilcrist, Ayda Osman, Charli Savi. 
To Melbourne with LovePIACERE DI CONOSCERVI! Nice to meet you!
My name is Alice and I am the new Italian Language Assistant. I like studying languages and I love my own language so I enjoy teaching it to others. I have experience in teaching Italian to foreigners in Italy and I really love this job. I believe that the study of languages is very important to fully understand the mindset of the culture they belong to. Co.As.It, the Italian Assistance Association, offered me the opportunity to come and support students with their study of Italian. I can help them with pronunciation, with fluency and to get to know some current aspects of Italian culture. At the same time, for me it's a great opportunity to learn about Italian teaching and learning in a different country. I left Genoa two weeks ago and I arrived only at the beginning of the second term but I already feel comfortable. I would like to thank all the staff for welcoming me and I look forward to working with the students in their Italian classes throughout the year. 
Protest PoetryYear 9 English students have just completed a unit on protest poetry. A selection of these poems are currently on display in the library. See below for two of the best poems chosen from across all classes.
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State Swimming ChampionshipsOn Friday the 28th of April, we had 5 students represent Strathmore across 5 events in the State Swimming Championships at MSAC.
Ahmed Elgammal competed in the 50m and 100m butterfly and came 3rd in both events. Ollie Salmon competed in the 50m Breaststroke and was an integral part of both the Medley and Freestyle Relays. Edward Nguyen, Damien Reynolds and Cinar Cakir all also competed in a team relay and achieved great results. Thank you and a big congratulations to all 5 students who competed in the swimming championships – we couldn’t be prouder! 
Year 10 Jewellery DesignYear 10 Jewellery Design students have been learning about the different qualities of jewellers wax, and using hand tools to carve out a wax design to be cast via industry.
Students are working to a design brief where they need to size their wax to fit their finger, and convert the weight of their wax to ensure it comes in under a certain price when they have it cast in sterling silver. Ms Madeline Wright Year 7 Digital TechnologyYear 7 Introduction to Digital Technology Students have been learning about binary digits, the language of computers, competing in small groups to see who can convert these binary digits into decimal numbers the fastest.
Their study of computer languages has led to creating blocks of code to program our Circuit Playground Microcontrollers. Students began by following tutorials to code flashing sirens, infrared receivers, and more interactive devices such as dice, Hot Potato and Lucky Wheel Board Games. Burnet BulletinA belated welcome back to term two to our Burnet community. This term is a shorter one, it will be over before it started so our discussions in the office and in our classes have been around the need for students to be organised, using their diaries to record significant dates of assessments and excursions, and ensuring they’re prepared for each class.
Speaking of excursions, there have been a number of excursions across the year levels for LOTE, Geography and Science. Parents and carers, please keep your eyes on Compass for payment and consent advice. Congratulations to our Year 9 & 10 debating students. The Year 9 team consisting of Sam W, Luke P, Keren G & Aki B defeated Lowther Hall Grammar in their most recent round of competition. In the Year 10 team, Willow R and Mars T and their team defeated our cross-town rivals in PEGS in a comprehensive victory. A further congratulations to Willow who was awarded the prize of ‘best speaker’ on the night. There are only two rounds left, the next on Tuesday the 23rd of May and we wish our teams all the best. The Burnet team would like to recognise our Year 10 students who, as of today, have completed the work experience program. We hope you learned some valuable skills and that the experience has given you a clearer picture of what the ‘next steps’ in your life might look like. Thank you also to our parents and wider community for giving our students the opportunity to experience a workplace for a week, we hope you made them earn it! The Year 10 students have some important dates on the near horizon that they need to be mindful of:
To our parents and carers, a reminder that winter is very fast approaching. If your students have outgrown their winter uniform, it might be time to update some wardrobes. Hoodies, grey tracksuit pants are not part of the uniform. If you would like to chat with someone about uniform purchasing, please get in touch with the front office. As always, thank you for your continued support of us in the Burnet office. Matt, Erica & Teagan Junior Burnet School Exchange Program Bologna - Strathmore
The Strathmore-Bologna Exchange Program is starting again, and we are seeking host families this year that will be able to provide accommodation for one or two students for the first two weeks of Term 4. Actual dates to be confirmed.
Ideally, your family should be able to offer the student(s) a room of their own, either single or twin share as well as transport to and from school. The students are aged between 15 and 17 and are from il Liceo Galvani in Bologna, Italy, a prestigious senior high school specializing in teaching foreign languages through science. These students speak fluent English. This is a great opportunity for Strathmore students to make new friends and learn more about the Italian culture and lifestyle. Should you be interested in hosting an Italian student (s) or for additional information, please contact Antonella Alampi or Cathy Di Battista. We hope to hear from you soon. Year 12 FormalThe Year 12 Formal is an opportunity for the class of 2023 to celebrate the completion of their final year of secondary school together. The event will strengthen relationships and enhance the positive environment at the college, beneficial both for their final year experience and their learning. It is a well-earned break from their studies and an opportunity to make lasting memories. The Senior School team strongly encourages all students to attend.
The event will be held on Thursday 8th June at Hyatt Place Event Centre, 1 Larkin Boulevard, Essendon Fields, and will run from 7.00pm to 11.00pm. The cost to attend is $85.00 per student. This includes a buffet-style dinner, with soft drink beverages, a Photo Booth and DJ music entertainment. This is a supervised school event for Strathmore Secondary College students only. The event finishes promptly at 11.00pm so transport arrangements should be in place for all students prior to the event start time. Refer to Compass for further information. Ticket sales close on Wednesday 31 May 2023. Please contact the Senior School Admin Team if you have any further queries. |
