Parent Bulletin 8
Friday 13 May
National Track and Field ChampionshipsCongratulations Katie Baynes Year 11
Katie recently represented Victoria at the National track and field championships competing in triple jump and long jump. During the 2021/2022 season Katie jumped 12.14m for triple jump and 5.66m for long jump at the State Championships which qualified her to go to Nationals. Unfortunately, due to injury Katie was not able to get the results she wanted at Nationals but hopes in the future to represent Victoria and also go further by qualifying for the Oceania and World Junior championships. Congratulations to Katie for the perseverance demonstrated in the commitment to training and the excellence displayed in these recent results. If you have had some sporting success, we would like to hear about it and celebrate it with you. Please email: strathmore.sc@education.vic.gov.au
VCE Drama Ensemble
Thursday the 19th of May 2022 @ 7:00pm
M3 at Strathmore Secondary College Join three VCE drama ensembles as they explore the complexities of modern media and its impacts on social conscience. In a world that is oversaturated and inundated with media and noise, which stories are believed, whose voices are listened to, and which threats are heeded? How much do we engage and influence the outcomes of the “threats” in our society, and what is just a self-fulfilling prophecy? What happens when the loudest majority is wrong? Who is blamed? The victim or the perpetrator? Who is cancelled? "Threats, victim-blaming, cancel culture. So many buzz-words and trigger points. But what’s legit? What’s perceived? What or who deserves to be totally cancelled?" - Anon 
Outdoor & Environmental Studies Coastal CampOur VCE Unit 1 OES class visited the Surf Coast recently to complete some field studies in the Anglesea and Airey’s Inlet environments.
We studied intertidal species through rockpool rambles along the shore in Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary, where we met some interesting species that make their homes there. We also learnt many new facts between the Koorie Cultural walk at Point Addis and participating in a bush tucker walk with “Possum Pete” from the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Committee. The sunrises were breath-taking but the calm conditions meant that we weren’t threatening the Rip Curl Pro competition anytime soon as we waited for surfable waves, however, we still managed to catch a few waves and spent some time perfecting new skills in the meantime! 
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Year 7 STEAMThis week in Year 7 STEAM, students have been setting up their hydroponic and aquaponic units in order to learn about how plants grow in each system. The students showed excellent attention to detail and patience when preparing each step.
Next week, students will complete the final stages of set-up where they add the final components, the nutrients and fish! We look forward to seeing how students manage these systems, the data they’ll collect and what conclusions they can draw from this investigation. Keep up the great work, Ms. Kersten and Mr. Smith String SoireeString players from yr7 to 12 performed at our String Soiree on the evening of Thursday the 12th of May.
The concert was a chance for students to showcase their small ensemble and solo performance skills and demonstrate works they have been preparing in lessons. It was fantastic to see beginner students facing the challenge of their first performance, and also to hear the incredible musicianship skills of our senior performers. Intermediate Girls Football
On Thursday 5th of May the Intermediate Girls (years 9/10) Football team played there Moonee Valley Division first round games against Buckley Park, EKC and Rosehill Secondary Colleges.
First up was Rosehill and the girls started well with a 33-0 win. With Erin Graham, Ava Cocomello, Matilda Clarke, Tiah Hassall and Jade Hawks all kicking majors. Ava Cocomello, Tara Goss, Charli Savi, Faith Kassis, Ruby Vaina and Edith Kavanagh named best afield. We then moved on to EKC and the girls continued there hot streak with an outstanding 42-0 win with Sarah Hallo and Erin Graham kicking two goals each and Jasmina Curtis and Taylah Gilcrist also kicking goals. Edith Kavanagh was named best afield and had great support from Taylah Gilcrist, Erin Graham, Matilda Clarke and Jade Hawks. Our final game for the day was against arch rivals Buckley Park and the girls continued to be outstanding in defence keeping the opposition scoreless for the third straight game. Strathmore winning 21-0 with Taylah Gilcrist kicking two and Bridget Mulder scoring the other. Taylah Gilcrist was best afield, with Tara Goss, Edith Kavanagh, Ava Cocomello and Charli Savi all contributing strongly to the win. The girls played an exciting brand of football and were able to hold all comers scoreless on the day. An outstanding effort all round. Mr Gourley 
Victorian Triathlon TeamCongratulations Ty Davis Year 11, Oliver Moxon Year 9 and Aiden Davis Year 8
Ty, Oliver and Aiden have all been selected in the Victorian team for triathlon. Three students from one school makes Strathmore the most represented school in Victoria in this sport. They have the opportunity to compete later this year at the School Sport Australia championships in Hervey bay Queensland. Their selection in the team follows a season of many outstanding results. Ty Davis placed 3rd in the Triathlon Australia junior championships and Oliver Moxon placed 10th in the Triathlon Australia youth championships. Congratulations to Ty, Oliver and Aiden for the perseverance demonstrated in the commitment to training and the excellence displayed in these recent results. If you have had some sporting success, we would like to hear about it and celebrate it with you. Please email: strathmore.sc@education.vic.gov.au
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