On Tuesday 2 May, our Year 11 Biology class ventured to Ricketts Point in Beaumaris to analyse the organisms found in the intertidal area. From a field guide of twenty seven creatures we distinguished the different types of adaptations to the area. On our excursion we came across swans, a blue ringed octopus, crabs, striped periwinkles,…
On Monday 23 April, the College held a whole school assembly to recognise Anzac Day and to commemorate the 103rd year of the landing at Gallipoli. This was organised and led by our school captains and middle school captains, including the schedule of service and all readings. They did a wonderful job and I would…
On 22 March 8G and 8H went to Cape Schanck for our current project, Surf and Turf. The day started off with us hopping on a bus for the 1-hour drive to Cape Schanck. The two classes then split in two after a short walk up to a lookout over the ocean. It was a very nice view….
Students achieve their best at school in safe and supportive environments, where they are free from bullying and disruptive behavior. We put a big emphasis on making sure we provide a great environment for our students – one that promotes tolerance and is inclusive, harmonious and free from bullying. We can work towards this goal…
On Monday 26 March Years 7, 8 and 9 congregated in the Learning Centre to attend the middle school assembly. During this assembly 164 middle school students were recognised for their hard work and dedication to their studies throughout the term. Of the 164 students who were recognised, 41 students received two or more awards. The…
Australia has one of the best natural landscapes in the world. With our pristine beaches, ancient forests and flourishing marine life, we have some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world. But the rubbish we create through mass consumption is choking our streets, beaches, parks, bushland and waterways. We are all part…
Dear Families, Students and Community members, It is hard to believe we are already over halfway through first term for the 2018 school year! Before any more of the year gets away, it is important that I fill you in on the area of Student Wellbeing at Mordialloc College. At Mordialloc College we place a strong emphasis…
Wednesday 7th March all Year 8’s attended a drama performance titled “Show Some Respect” performed by an outside production company, Class Act Theatre run by the Melbourne Wellbeing Program. The act was a great opportunity for the students to learn about different types of harassment and bullying and the ramifications this behaviour can have on…
Last Tuesday night, students from years 7 to 12 competed in Round 1 of the Victorian Schools Debating Competition. After weeks of rigorous training and tense practice debates, our hardened debate team was prepared to persuade. Our students were the underdogs walking into the Haileybury’s well established debating precinct. For example, Jeremy Thai Chan, an…
On Monday night 19/02/18 our thirty-nine international students including students from our local language schools attended a Chinese New Year Party at the House of Delight in Glen Waverley. As this was the first time some of the students were away from their home in China at the time of Chinese New Year – it…
