Mercy News - 20th May 2022
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Prayer
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Message From Our Principal
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RE and Identity
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Deputy Principal
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Director of Student Engagement and Wellbeing
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Counsellor's Corner
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Health Updates.
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Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 7
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Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 8
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Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 9
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Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 10
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Year 11 Camp
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Languages - Indonesian
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Careers @ Mercy
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Discover Mercy Open Day
Prayer
Prayer in thanks for our House Athletics Carnival
God of joyful blessings,
We give thanks that our Athletics Carnival was a time of celebration for our school community as we shared our skills, efforts and enthusiasm, working together in our houses for the benefit and joy of the whole community.
Bless the staff who gave so generously of their time to help make the carnival a wonderful day.
We pray in gratitude for our House Captains and Student Leaders who worked hard to encourage team spirit and sportsmanship.
May we all continue to grow together in a spirit of joy and love.
Amen
Message From Our Principal
HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
What a wonderful day we had today where we gathered as a school community to enjoy our House Athletics Carnival. On a chilly morning our students walked down to Coburg Athletics Track.
The sun came out intermittently and so did some fantastic sprints, long distance running, jumps and throws. Records were broken and the excitement was back for a whole school event on the calendar. Well done to those who competed in the 800 m race and 100 m sprint. A fierce battle took place on the home straight. It was so nice to see teachers and students enjoying the day out of the classroom.
At the end of the day, there can only be one winner and all will need to wait until after the weekend to find out who.
A special thanks to all students that came along and to all teachers and staff who helped with the running of the carnival in all roles from start to finish. Their help was greatly appreciated. All this was under the guidance of Ms Romano-Head of Sport and the PE staff who coordinated the day.
CELEBRATING LEARNING WITH OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS –YEAR 7
Staring at a new school is always a challenge, especially in making the transition from primary to secondary school. In recognising the 100 days of learning for our Year 7 Mercy students it is important to acknowledge what a remarkable 100 days it has been. Our year 7 students have fitted in seamlessly to our community, and this was evident in their confidence and joy at the 100 Days Celebrations, where in the evening they presented to their families and peers some of what has happened in this exciting period of time. It was wonderful to welcome our families on site to celebrate.
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM-LITERACY AND NUMERACY-NAPLAN
Over the past fortnight our Year 7 and 9 students have been sitting the compulsory NAPLAN. They have done so in a very calm and methodical way and I compliment them on their demeanor and approach to the test. We will look forward to the results later this year, remembering that these tests give only a snapshot of performance on day in limited areas.
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY
The Catholic Church in Australia celebrates World Communications Day on the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 22 this year). Pope Francis’ message this year focuses on the importance of “Listening with the ear of the heart”.
In his message, the Pope speaks of the temptation to speak without listening, as well as the tendency to hear people speaking but not actually listen to them.
“What specifically makes communication good and fully human is listening to the person in front of us, face to face, listening to the other person whom we approach with fair, confident and honest openness,” he wrote.
“The lack of listening, which we experience so often in daily life, is unfortunately also evident in public life, where, instead of listening to each other, we often ‘talk past one another’.
As educators, we recognize the importance of listening to improve student learning and safety, to improve the partnership with our families and to improve how we work with our colleagues. We believe in the importance of giving students a voice with their learning, their safety and their school. We believe in the importance of family-school partnerships and know that by listening effective communication is strengthened. We believe by listening to each other as a staff that we will progress as a school and innovate.
Let us never lose trust in the patience and mercy of God
Lila McInerney
College Principal
RE and Identity
During Activities Week the Year 12 students were able to finally attend a Year 12 Retreat after two years of cancelled activities. For most students and staff the Year 12 Retreat came at a time when one needed some time out to step away from the busyness of academic study to breath in some fresh air, clear the mind of its many thoughts, spend some quality time together as friends and cohort and delve deeper into one's spiritual and faith journey. The Year 12 Retreat offered this time and space to do all this plus have some fun and relaxation.
When discussing Retreat with the Year 12 students it was evident that they were ready to venture and experience something new. There was lots of discussion about accommodation, venue, events and most importantly food. However they were very impressed with the program planned for them that combined small group discussion, liturgy and prayer, a whole day with young musicians who shared their faith story as well as some comradery and competition among homeroom and year level with the Trivia night and the affirmations offered to each other throughout the time away. This was topped with nature walks, meditation, art reflections and a collage of things that are important to them. Free time, individual time and group time combined to create a really relaxed, prayerful, reflective, creative and friendly experience for all there. Here are some reflections offered by Year 12 students.
Josie Dilettoso
Director of RE and Identity.
Reflection by Rhea S
For activities week, the year 12s went on retreat to Pallotti College. The aim of our retreat was to step away from the stresses of our everyday lives and to reflect on our achievements and the year to come, as well as strengthening our relationships with our peers, teachers and with our own faith journey.
We arrived at the college around midday. After exploring the college, the cohort met for our first formal retreat meeting. We were welcomed by the lovely staff before joining together in prayer and reflection. We were told of the gratefulness tree where we could write the important things in our lives we are grateful for. We were also introduced to the idea of affirmation packets, which each student and teacher were given. We were given the opportunity to write an affirmation to each person in the cohort and the teachers who accompanied us. We opened them on the final day of the retreat.
We were also put into small groups in which we attended sessions and shared our experiences. These were the groups we remained in for the majority of our activities. This was a great opportunity to talk to and get to know peers we may never have spoken to otherwise and to nurture the relationships we already had with others. We were given a safe space in which to share our thoughts and feelings towards areas of discussion and many seized this opportunity. It was really nice to be able to listen to others and realise that we aren’t alone in our journeys, we have each other. I feel so inspired listening to my peers and teachers and their stories, knowing we can get through anything with our faith and the help of those we love.
We finished the day with trivia. Each homeroom had to come up with a theme and team name. The best homeroom was awarded 10 points to their team. Though my team didn’t win, I can definitely say we all had lots of fun getting into the spirit of the game.
The second day was filled with music with Gen Bryant and her team joining us on camp. We played lots of music related games, which everyone got involved in. This was a huge icebreaker which allowed many of us to move out of our comfort zones and partake in the fun. We even participated in a rap battle, small groups against each other, where we had to write a rap on an important social justice issue! This was a really effective way to not only have fun but to bring to light issues in our society we must focus on such as sexism, racism and homophobia. We ended our session with the Youth Team with a Q&A. Throughout the day they had each told us a bit about their story and this was a good opportunity to get to know them a little more. We asked how their faith had brought them to where they are today and how we too may learn to trust in it like that. Overall it was a really worthwhile experience getting to know people who were once in our shoes and how faith strengthened their journey ahead as they each reach various thresholds in their life.
Before moving into film night, we had the opportunity to open our affirmation bags. Each person’s bag was filled with kind words and the most heartfelt messages from one another. This was a beautiful idea which I know many of us will hold dearly in the years to come.
The very last activities included rotations between meditation, painting and making a life frame. The meditation was relaxing and a good way to clear our thoughts and wind down a bit. The painting was of something we had seen at retreat, this allowed us to pay attention to the world around us, keeping us conscious of nature and our surroundings. The life frame allowed each of us to gather photos and materials of important things in our lives and to create a collage. This was a very grounding activity, allowing us to hone in on the things that we are truly grateful for. Seeing it all on one piece of A4 paper was incredibly humbling and helped us realise that all we need is the people and important things we love.
Overall, retreat was a very nurturing and grounding experience. We were able to learn from each other and explore ourselves, as well as where we wish to go. Learning from my peers and teachers and their experiences brought us together on a relatable level, helping us all grow both within ourselves and our relationships with each other.
Reflection by Isabel V
The first time away with my year level in a couple years was at Pallotti College, Millgrove. An absolutely beautiful place with stunning scenery and not to mention, some pretty adorable cows to wake up to. To put it simply, it was one of the fondest times and memories I have experienced and created with Mercy students and staff (along with the year 12 formal in the same week) that I’ll be sure to never forget. It was a time of bonding and reflection on the past almost 6 year together. Where we didn’t feel so restricted by usual ‘school life’. Where we, including teachers, could act like our true, natural selves.
Retreat commenced on Tuesday morning, accompanied with beaming smiles and excitement from all. After embarking on a bus ride no longer than two hours, we had arrived at what was to be our final time away together. I think it's fair to say that the looks on our faces were priceless once we finally had the chance to breathe in the fresh countryside air and gaze into the surroundings. We all took the opportunity during our first free time break to take it upon ourselves and explore before we were called back to meet and get the rundown of what the rest of our time away would look like. The rest of the day was followed by what would become the usual, consisting of whole group activities, some more small group sessions, free time and reflections but, let's get to the exhilarating part of the night…trivia night! A night full of adrenaline and one of the most competitive aspects of retreat. Between homerooms, there were the Adam Sandlers (insert“Thrift Shop'' instrumental for the winners of trivia), Mercy College staff look-alikes, afl supporters, spies (AKA Lila’s Angels). To end the night on a calm note we went outside to see the starlit sky and contemplate our place in the universe.
The second day, Wednesday, was when we spent the day with great musicians, Gen Bryant and her youth team. We learnt a few songs such as “raise it up” and “send us out” along with some simple complimenting choreography. Throughout the day, we heard admirable stories about Gen and her group’s individual faith journeys, which we felt we could all connect with in some way. However, I'm sure we can all agree that the rap battle (based on a social justice issue) between our small groups was the most compelling aspect of the day and the second most competitive aspect of retreat. Being the voice of a cause, in a rap ballad was certainly an inspiring experience and one where we all stepped out of our comfort zone. The fact that everyone participated and took the opportunity up was truly amazing. CARPE DIEM! Once we said our goodbyes to Gen and her group, we had an evening liturgy where we focused on being the light for others. We engaged in prayer and reflection through scripture, special intentions, hymns and lighting our own candle representing ourselves within our cohort. Finishing the day with a film, it was lights out for our final night away together.
Thursday morning, the final day. A tranquil time that arose from finishing our individual “frame[s] of life” that will be a part of our graduation ceremony, receiving a final blessing from the 5 wonderful teachers and finally getting the chance to read our affirmations collected through the three days. Soon after, it was time to depart, say goodbye to Pallotti and journey back to Mercy College. I can confirm it’s true when the teachers who joined the year 12s at the retreat said that it will be one for the books…
Deputy Principal
Students succeed when they like how they feel when learning: connected through a sense of belonging and supported to take one step at a time to accomplish their learning and pathway goals.
Source: Adapted from the Berry Street Educational Model: Curriculum and Classroom Strategies (2022)
Students are reminded to stay focussed on what’s right: our character strengths. We are inspired when students have opportunities to identify their strengths, spot strengths in others, and set new goals using their character strengths. Here’s a helpful reminder of some of our favourite character strengths to nurture:
Persistence: We hold deep respect for students who experience many daily speedbumps; yet still they persist, attend and keep trying in class.
Self-regulation: When students are fidgeting, tapping, and moving their bodies, they are doing their best to self-regulate.
Perspective: When students empathise and practice compassion for one another, they are developing the perspective of being in another’s shoes.
Love: Students shine when they are given opportunities to experience love of community, love of learning, and healthy attachment in relationships with trusted adults.
Fairness: Students’ character strength of fairness can be channelled into social action towards equity for all members in the school community and beyond.
Gratitude: Remind students that gratitude is an action—and we must provide many opportunities to action gratitude each day.
NAPLAN Online Results
NAPLAN testing draws to a close at the end of this week. Results will be provided to schools from August onwards.
You might be wondering: How are NAPLAN results used?
- Students and parents may use individual results to discuss students’ strengths and areas for improvement with teachers.
- Teachers use results to help them identify students who require greater challenges or extra support.
- Schools use the results to identify strengths and areas of need in teaching programs and to set goals in literacy and numeracy.
- Governments and school systems use results to review programs and support offered to schools.
Semester One Examinations
Semester One examinations have been designed to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their level of progress and achievement based on the key content covered throughout this semester.
These examinations will also provide an indication of the level of student performance across each subject with results included in their semester reports.
Year 11 Examinations: Monday 6 June to Thursday 9 June.
Year 9 and 10 Examinations: Wednesday 8 June to Thursday 9 June.
Students will receive feedback from their teacher(s) following these examinations with additional feedback placed on SIMON for parents to view. This aim of this feedback is to identify areas of achievement as well as areas for future improvement to support students with their learning.
Further information including a letter to parents outlining the arrangements for these examinations and an updated Semester One Examination timetable will be made available in the coming weeks. These details will also be posted on the Daily Messages on SIMON for all students to access.
In the meantime, please contact your daughter’s subject teacher with any questions related to their overall progress and learning. If you have any questions about the upcoming semester examinations, please contact Mr Nicholas Ambrozy (Deputy Principal).
We wish all students the very best for their upcoming examinations.
100 Days of Learning at Year 7
I had the wonderful opportunity to be at the 100 Days of Learning at Year 7 celebration on Tuesday evening. It was a pleasure to be a part of this occasion with the students, parents and staff that have supported the Year 7 girls throughout their transition to secondary school life.
It was a privilege to witness the girls presentations and hear how their personal stories inspired their learning and extra-curricular activities. It was equally impressive to see how open they were in expressing this in front of their peers and parents, and I congratulate each of them for this.
Nicholas Ambrozy
Deputy Principal
Director of Student Engagement and Wellbeing
Our College has been abuzz with much activity and excitement over the last few weeks.
Students were able to participate in “Activities Week” – where they were able to come together as a year level and share an experience which I am sure will become a special memory for students when they look over their current year level and secondary school years. Studies show that the more a student participates in activities at school whether they be curriculum based or otherwise the better their attitude towards school is and also their success in school.
Collaboration, Participation, Relationships and Special memories are key words that were used in describing Activities week. From swinging rope challenges, to tree surfing, to city experience, entering the “real word” in work experience, participating in archery and reflecting during retreat and dancing the night at the Year 12 formal, our students were gifted an array of personal, group and individual challenges that helps them to identify their strengths and skills they are still developing allowing goals to be set and met.
I would like to thank all the Wellbeing leaders for their work in organising the various activities and ensuring all our students were safe and well. I would also like to thanks Ms. Harvey and Ms Carnibella and Ms Mazzone.
Other events that have prompted special memories to be formed was the Year 7 100 days morning tea and night. Year 7 students were able to showcase how they have moved from primary school to secondary school and become part of the Mercy community. From their accounts the transition has been
In the coming weeks students will be entering their assessment period. Some students may feel overwhelmed or uneasy. During the coming weeks students will have assemblies where they will be reminded about who they can “tap” into if they are feeling this way and also they will be encouraged to communicate to their homeroom teacher, year level leader and to parents/ guardians as a support. It is also important they have a space where they feel they can be productive in their study and look at when their assessment period is and plan ahead to organise their time to study.
Maria Daniele.
Director of Student Engagement and Wellbeing
Counsellor's Corner
Introducing the new school counsellor
My name is Liv. I am the new school counsellor at Mercy College and a social worker with a background in community health. I have spent many years working with families across the northern suburbs of Melbourne and understand this community well.
I specialise in disability, children and families and youth services.
As a social worker, I will be working to build the capacity and resilience of the students at Mercy College to support them in their studies and more broadly. I will be using a strengths based approach. This means I will be student centred, focusing on the whole person and on their ability to make changes to grow and thrive. I use solution focused strategies to give students helpful tools for dealing with challenges as they arise. I will link students in with programs, activities and services that will help them to fulfil their goals.
I am happy to speak with any parents/caregivers who would like to know how they can better support the potential of their Mercy College student or who have any concerns regarding a student at the College.
Conversations I have with students will remain confidential from parents unless there is a safety concern or where permission to talk to caregivers is provided.
Liv Carli Hannan
Social Worker
Health Updates.
Remember to take your Epipens with you when going on an excursion or to an event.
If you don’t have your Epipen, you won’t be able to leave the College.
Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 7
On Tuesday 3 May the Year 7s hopped on a bus Greensborough bound to enjoy the water slide and inflatable obstacle course at WaterMarc. After lots of screaming and laughter they headed over to Greensborough Plaza for lunch and to watch the film The Bad Guys in a private Hoyts cinema all to themselves.
On Wednesday 4 May to Friday 6 May the Year 7s enjoyed their time at The Summit Camp. For many of our students it was their first ever camp and they sure did make the most of it. Many faced their fears of heights, the dark or snakes by reaching their super stretch goal for each adrenaline filled activity. The Giant Swing was a crowd favourite, as was the Flying Fox and the Leap of Faith. The girls demonstrated their resilience by completing the Monster Course not once, but twice, and most tribes even beat their initial time the second time around! One of the evening activities involved campfire singing and dancing (without the campfire as it was too wet outside) in which Sienna C busted out some epic dance moves with Ms Purcell! There was also a movie night, trivia with lots of fun challenges in between rounds, and a liturgy which were enjoyed.
There were a number of students who really proved themselves to be true Mercy girls; they were resilient and supportive, showed compassion and persevered. In saying this, there could only be two Camp Champ winners and they were Mia Rose A in 7B and Hermione O in 7C.
Lauren Purcell
Year 7 Learning and Wellbeing Leader
Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 8
During Activities Week, the Year 8 students headed down to the serene coastline of the Mornington Peninsula to stay at Don Bosco Camp Centre in Safety Beach. With the sea at our doorstep, students strolled down to the beach and grabbed fish n’ chips along the Dromana Pier, sharing a snack together and spending time in the sunshine. This 4-day camp was also an opportunity to face new heights (quite literally!) with the Enchanted Adventure Tree Surfing course many metres above the ground. Students sailed across 5 different levels in the treetops and supported each other along the way. The groups rotated through many more activities, including a reptile encounter at Moonlit Sanctuary and trampoline dodgeball against Mr Klepp at Gravity Zone. We gathered each night as a cohort to battle each other in trivia and Just Dance, as well as reflected upon the bonds created and strengthened at our final liturgy.
Throughout our stay, we recognised the contributions of students who showed the Mercy values and made camp a positive, encouraging and fulfilling experience for all. Our Camp Champs for 2022 were:
- Talia W (8C) for excellence and participation.
- Alena E (8B) for positivity and camp spirit.
- Ella M (8B) for friendship and empathy.
- Sarah A (8A) for compassion and care.
- Sophie L (8A) and Clare M (8C) for being camp all-rounders.
Tania Ragusa
Year 8 Learning and Wellbeing Leader
Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 9
The Year 9 ‘This is Me’ program for the 2022 Activities week challenged the students in many different ways on each day of the activities with many having to step outside of their comfort zone for awhile.
Day 1 - We travelled by bus to Warrandyte State Park. The students enjoyed the calmness of this day and the opportunity to connect with nature as well as their friends. We were able to sit quietly on the banks of the Yarra River and partake in a Water Colours Arts class as well as walk along the banks of the Yarra on a challenging bush walk. After our picnic lunch we headed back to School.
Day 2 - We had an engaging guest speaker; Annie who helped the students look past the superficial traits of people especially those portrayed on social media. We discussed how these so called traits often makes us feel unhappy and inferior. We then explored the values and qualities we admire in a person such as compassion, kindness and empathy and how this is considered to be true beauty. Through a craft activity, Annie showed the students how to talk to themselves in a positive and uplifting way.
Day 3 - City Experience
Meeting up in the city gave many students the opportunity to develop their independence and navigation skills. We started off at ACMI and viewed the movie ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ based on a true story of the Stolen Generation. This movie highlighted determination, courage, bravery and resilience. After lunch we hit the streets following clues and solving puzzles whilst racing around the city in the Amazing Race. Students had to work together in small teams to navigate their way around the city whilst racing against the clock and other teams.
Day 4 - Everyone is a Leader! On the final day of the program we had the energetic team from y-Lead take us through a series of activities that helped to develop skills in thinking, listening and team work. Students came away with a number of key messages such as to grab all opportunities given to them as they arise, show initiative and have a solution-focussed mindset.
Hopefully the students will have lots of fond memories of this years Activites Week and will continue to develop and grow using the many character traits that they explored and developed.
Allison Perin
Year 9 Learning and Wellbeing Leader
Learning and Wellbeing Level Leader - Year 10
During activities week, the Year 10s attended a work experience placement in which they engaged in various tasks. The students gained first-hand experience of how different businesses and industries operate. Overall, the girls enjoyed their experience and gained some insight into what career pathway they may choose to pursue after secondary education.
From Week 3, each Year 10 homeroom now has a Student of the Week. These students represent the Mercy values and embody the positive behaviours we want to celebrate in our community.
Congratulations to our students of the week:
10A - Jessica M for consistency demonstrating academic excellence and persistence in her learning.
10B - Adriana G for demonstrating resilience in her learning in times of adversity.
10C - Gracemari E for demonstrating kindness and compassion by supporting a peer experiencing heightened levels of stress.
Petar Kovac
Year 10 Learning and Wellbeing Leader
Year 11 Camp
Activities week started off with a day at the Bowling Alley! When we arrived at Wyncity Bowling, we split up into our teams and played two games of bowling. The girls showed off their bowling tallents and we discovered that we had some amazing bowlers on our hands as the skill came naturally to them! When our time at bowling ended we returned to school and took part in an activity that would be a part of our reflection later on in the week. This activity involved the students personalising their own craft bag that would be filled with ‘gratitude cards’ highlighting random acts of kindness from their peers.
Wednesday Morning had finally arrived and we were off to the YMCA Mount Evelyn Recreation Camp! Before arriving at the actual camp site, the students endured a 5K walk through surrounding bushland, much to their surprise! Throughout our stay, the students participated in a range of activities that included A High Ropes course, Archery, Giant Swing, Ceramics and Jewelry Making. Here are some student recaps on their time enjoying these activities:
Giant Swing:
Throughout our experience on camp, we were given the opportunity to participate in the giant swing. We had an option to what height we wished to go to. Although it may have got me anxious about going to the top, it gave me the chance to push myself out of my comfort zone, which prompted me to go to the top. We had an outstanding group that pulled a rope at the bottom of the swing and counted us down before we released a rope to swing and enjoy the incredible view of the YMCA camp.
(Georgia A SHG1)
High Ropes:
During our time away at camp we were given the opportunity to not only spend quality time with friends but to also experience new things and step out of our comfort zones. I was able to extend myself by having a go at the high ropes even though I am afraid of heights. I felt extremely accomplished afterwards and it taught me that although things may seem scary at first, there can still be a positive outcome if you make the most out of the situation.
(Deyja A SHG 3)
Archery:
Our time away at YMCA camp came with many activities that challenged some of the people in our activity groups. However, archery was an activity that almost everyone had a go at, and it was very encouraging to see everyone cheer for their teammates. At the end of the day, I am confident in saying that everyone enjoyed archery, as it was nice to have an activity that doesn't include being 10ft off the ground.
(Sandra O SHG5)
Jewellery Making:
In jewellery making my friend group and I made bracelets for each other using the various different coloured beads and bead shapes. Once we finished making each other's bracelets we decided to show our gratitude to our teachers by making them bracelets too. Overall it was one of my favourite activities and had a blast talking with my friends while being creative.
(Emily G SHG3)
Ceramics:
An activity that students, including me thoroughly enjoyed during our time on camp at YMCA
was ceramics. We were given the opportunity to create different wonders with clay. We used our creativity in order to create different things including bowls, mushrooms, animals, trinkets and many other incredible things. Then we paint them to the colours of our choice. This activity gave us an opportunity to relax with our group members whilst also being creative with our designs. (Ritam U SHG1)
Hut Building:
In Hut Building, we need to be a group then find the woods to build a house. That was a fun experience because it was kind of creative. We needed to think about how to build the house, and in my group we also used some leaves to protect the house so the water wouldn't run in. (Samantha W SHG3)
These activities allowed the students to push themselves out of their comfort zones, to encourage their fellow peers around them and to ensure that they had a fun experience overall. The students were treated to a movie night and on Thursday night they played an exciting game of trivia! Trivia involved the students dressing up in their cabin groups to a ‘theme’ of their choice. Some costumes included, The various Cat in the Hat characters, Elderly people, Footy Fanatics and many more!
Throughout the week students were asked to engage in random acts of kindness in the form of gratitude cards. These gratitude cards were made available to the students so that they could reflect on a special moment in their camp experience that they wanted to share or give thanks to a peer and a teacher. This formed a part of our reflection that occured on our final day of camp!
Friday morning allowed students to be present in the moment and reflect on all the new and humbling experiences that were shared over the past few days. This involved students retelling stories of their most memorable moments of the week. This involved lots of laughter, happy tears and hearts filled with warmth!
A massive thankyou goes out to all the staff who were involved in planning and facilitating the camp!
Languages - Indonesian
Menonton video Ramadan - Watching Ramadan videos
Ramadan (or Ramadhan) is a fasting month observed by Muslims all over the world.
Our Indonesian partner school, an Islamic school situated in Java, recently made short videos to share their experiences of Ramadan.
Years 8 and 9 Indonesian students enjoyed viewing several of these videos. It is hoped that later in the year, we can reciprocate by making videos to share with them.
Liz Moore
Head of Learning: Languages
Here are some student reflections:
Last week in Indonesian we watched videos submitted by our partner school about Ramadan. These videos helped us learn about what life is like in Indonesia, especially during the time of Ramadan. Through these videos I learnt about how Muslim people break their fasts, how they pray and how they celebrate during this special time.
Dana, 9B
The videos made by our partner school have helped me to understand their culture and lifestyle a little bit more. I have learned that for Ramadan they would wake up super early to eat a bit, fast for the rest of the day, then during the evening break the fast by having something to eat. They can be excused from this if they are too young, too old, pregnant or if they have their period (but you still need to make up this time after Ramadan if you have your period).
Aliana, 9B