What’s been happening?
SURPRISE - SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY IS ON THE HORIZON! Melbourne artist ,Tai Snaith, @taisnaith of @taisnaith_books has quietly collaborated with a select group of our senior ART students in a hands-on collage workshop at the Whittlesea Tech School. What started with paper, ink, and imagination has taken an exciting turn- student artworks are now being transformed into illuminated Lightbox pieces for her upcoming exhibition, where their creations will appear alongside-and within-her own work , and displayed as the opening exhibition of a new local outdoor gallery near Gallada Community Centre.
Community Action Leader Reports COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
WELLBEING TEAM The Wellbeing Team has had a productive start to the year, focusing on creating a more supportive and connected school environment. A major achievement in Term 1 was establishing Wellbeing Wednesday, a safe space where students can relax and socialise during the school day. We are also introducing classroom feedback boxes to strengthen communication and connection between students and teachers. In Term 2, we aim to continue building a culture of honesty, support and connection through more lunchtime clubs, activities and events. EVENTS TEAM The Events Team worked hard throughout Term 1 to organise fun and inclusive activities that encouraged student involvement and strengthened school spirit. In Term 2, we are planning exciting events including Pyjama Day, Halloween Dress-Up Day, Christmas in July and an End of Year Celebration Day. We look forward to continuing to create opportunities for students to connect and get involved in school life. SCHOOL CAPTAINS School Captains and Student Leaders visited local primary schools to speak with Year 6 students about life in secondary school and the opportunities available at our school. We also presented discovery interview data to staff and attended a Leadership Conference at the MCEC to develop our communication, teamwork and leadership skills. In Term 2, Student Leaders will continue collaborating on projects to strengthen student voice and improve the school community.
The Communications Team began the year by creating successful vox pops for Harmony Day and Athletics Day, capturing student voices and showcasing school events in an engaging way. In Term 2, we are focusing on expanding how we share school news through a new school podcast featuring achievements, events and updates. With new TVs being installed around the school, we are also preparing digital posters and announcements to keep students informed and connected. LEARNING TEAM The Learning Team has explored diverse learning styles and strategies for integrating them into classroom practice. In Term 2, our goal is to collect and analyse learning style data across year levels and share insights with teachers to support more tailored learning experiences. We are also encouraging stronger feedback between students and teachers to improve engagement and learning outcomes. HOUSE CAPTAINS At the end of Term 1, students from both Campuses participated in the annual Athletics Carnival, with House Captains leading activities and supporting events throughout the day. Students also volunteered to run fundraising stalls such as hair braiding and face painting. In Term 2, Vice Captains and House Leaders will introduce weekly House Competitions during recess to strengthen House culture, connection and school spirit.
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