A reminder to families, our canteens will not accept mobile phone bank card payments. Please ensure your child either has cash or a plastic bank card to purchase items at the school canteen.
Students are reminded to show respect and courtesy when travelling on public transport. Please be mindful of others by offering your seat to adults, elderly passengers, people with disabilities, pregnant individuals, and anyone who may need it more than you.
Represent our College with pride by travelling safely, respectfully, and ensuring you take all your belongings and dispose of any litter appropriately when alighting from public transport.
Our students have been engaging in 'Wellbeing Wednesday' Tutor period check-ins. Please view the link here for information from Pivot regarding the student experience. Our Wellbeing Support Services, Tutor Teachers and House/Wellbeing Leaders continue to support our students reaching out for conversations, clarifications, and general wellbeing support. Please discuss with your child about using the wellbeing check-in tool each Wednesday morning in their Tutor Group.
The College blazer, tie and winter long sleeved shirts are all essential items as part of our College Academic Winter Uniform, and students must wear this to and from school when they are wearing their academic uniform. The College’s Uniform Shop is open each Tuesday between 12.30pm and 2.00pm, and Fridays between 8.00am and 9.00am. Staff will be checking student uniforms as students arrive to school and classes, if necessary, alerting the relevant House Leaders/Wellbeing Leaders of students wearing incorrect uniform. Your child’s Tutor Teacher may require further clarification/communication, in this case you may receive a phone call or email.
Academy Uniforms are located at 238 Wolseley Place, Thomastown.
Phone- 9460 8011.
Trading hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Students Ryan Coate T17, Lachlan Audley T13, and Nate Robertson T13 at Bundoora Campus recently found an envelope containing $150 that belonged to a senior student who had planned to make an after‑school purchase. The three Year 9 students who discovered it showed outstanding honesty by handing it straight in. The relieved student later checked lost property and was thrilled to receive his envelope back with the full amount untouched.
Well done, a fantastic example of integrity in action!
Our recent Year 7 Camps were a fantastic success, providing students with an exciting and memorable start to their journey at the College. Across the camps, it was wonderful to see the boys fully immersed themselves in a range of activities, challenge themselves, and most importantly, have a great deal of fun. From outdoor adventures to team-based challenges, the camps created an environment where students could step outside their comfort zones and embrace new experiences.
A key highlight of the camps was the opportunity for students to form new friendships and strengthen existing ones. Many students spoke about how quickly they felt a sense of belonging within their groups. As one student shared, “I didn’t know many people before camp, but now I feel like I’ve got a whole new group of mates.” Another reflected, “Camp helped me get to know people I wouldn’t usually talk to at school.”
The camps also played an important role in building resilience. Whether it was pushing through a challenging hike, overcoming nerves on the high ropes course, and taking the leap of faith or pulling the release cord on the giant swing, or working collaboratively in team challenges, students demonstrated perseverance and courage. I witnessed many of our students lifting one another up with positive encouragement, phrases like “come on, you can do it, just one more step,” “great work, keep it up,” and “you’ve got this” were heard throughout the camp, demonstrating how they supported each other to push through challenges and build resilience together.
Overall, the Year 7 Camps were an incredibly positive experience, setting a strong foundation for the year ahead. The connections formed, confidence built, and resilience developed will no doubt support our students as they continue to grow within the College community.
On Thursday 12 March, our Year 7 families had the opportunity to engage in an informative and highly relevant webinar delivered by David Kobler from Your Choicez. The session, 'On the Same Page', focused on supporting families as they navigate the challenges of raising young people in an increasingly digital world.
The webinar highlighted the importance of ensuring that students, parents, and the College are aligned in their expectations around technology use. David provided practical strategies to help families open up meaningful conversations at home, set clear and healthy boundaries, and promote safe and responsible online behaviours.
A key takeaway from the session was the value of a consistent, 'same page' approach between school and home. By working together, families can better support students to make positive choices online and develop habits that promote wellbeing, respect, and accountability in digital spaces.
We thank the families who attended and engaged so positively in this session. As a College, we remain committed to continuing to provide opportunities and resources that support our students and families in this ever-evolving digital landscape.
Our Year 11 students recently participated in the RYDA Road Safety Education Program on Wednesday 18 March at Bundoora Campus. It was an engaging incursion focused on building the knowledge and awareness needed to stay safe on the road.
The program included interactive sessions exploring key topics such as hazard perception, speed and stopping distances, decision-making, and the risks of distraction and impaired driving. Students were encouraged to reflect on their responsibilities as current and future drivers and passengers.
Programs like RYDA play an important role in preparing students for independent driving and making safe, informed choices on the road.
Below is a reflection from one of our Year 11 students:
The RYDA program was an incursion that was all about being safe on the road. It consisted of six different sessions that ranged from important lessons for drivers, to hearing the story of someone who experienced first-hand the impacts of unsafe driving. However, the most memorable part was a demonstration on how long it takes for a car to stop in an emergency breaking situation as we watched a car slam on the breaks at various speeds. A key message that stood out to me was just the importance of being both physically alert and in a good state of mind while driving. Additionally, it really surprised me how much responsibility drivers have towards vulnerable road users such as pedestrians. Overall, I found that the RYDA program had so many important lessons when driving that are very useful for new drivers.
Year 11 Nicholas Cicero L02
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