Year 3s are Building Bridges 

Year 3 were set the challenge to build a bridge that could cross a river, from Lego bricks. The bridge had to span 15 cm across the river and had to have a height clearance of 10 cm at the centre of the river. Another key factor in the challenge was that the students were only allowed to use the small building bricks to make their bridge. I have included some of the students’ reflections around the learning that took place and also photos of the finished projects. 

Videos for Change: CCG in the National Top 10! 

We are excited to announce that a number of our Year 7 students have been announced as finalists in the national Videos for Change challenge with their amazing videos which they developed as a part of their Humanities learning in Term 3. In fact, Christian College Geelong has five in the top 10 Junior (Years 7-9) section! 

Videos for Change empowers Australian high school students to create a one-minute video to raise awareness and inspire change on a social issue they are passionate about and gives them a platform for their voices to be heard.  

There are a number of award categories that our students are now in the running for. So, from next Monday (October 17), our students will need the support of the entire school community for one of them to win the People’s Choice Award! All we are asking is that you take one minute out of your day to VOTE for and SHARE their amazing videos. Let’s get behind our students and show them that their voices do matter and can have an impact on the social issues that affect them most!  

Year 8 VCD Skateboards 

In Term 3 the Year 8 Visual Communication Design students gained experience designing for clients by creating app icons, music playlist icons and company logos. To cap off this learning students designed a promotional skateboard deck for a client of their choice. The students did a tremendous job using acrylic paints and posca pens to bring together their designs. The students were very excited by this creative opportunity, and it was a pleasure to see them throw themselves into this task. We celebrate their hard work and congratulate them for the dedication and passion they exhibited by working on their designs during lunchtimes.

Empathy, Diversity, Connection…A City Walk to Remember 

The Transformation students visited The Intersection in the city of Melbourne last Friday where they explored ideas around empathy, diversity, and connection. The students participated in a city walk which used an interactive story-based approach. Students learnt that homelessness, addiction, and racism are symptoms of a deeper problem of disconnection in the urban context. On this excursion students were challenged to meet the other, because empathy, diversity and connection are vital to creating a livable city and making change. 

The educators at The Intersection connected with the students through a city walk and engaged them in an Empathy Workshop. We heard stories of the city, personal experiences and relevant statistics to craft a powerful narrative that broke through stereotyping and invited human connection and empathy. It was an amazing day, filled with rich and powerful ideas that reflected ‘The Learning That Matters’. 

Designing the Future CAD it 

Last week, the Year 7 and 8 Product Design and Systems and Engineering students, went to The Geelong Tech School to participate in an introductory course for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing. They engaged in hands-on learning and guided tutorials to design and 3D print products. 

Students were able to: 

• Gain an understanding of CAD and rapid manufacturing. 
• Learn measurement and drafting skills used in CAD. 
• Design and prototype a product. 
• Develop skills in 3D printing. 

The experience was incredibly engaging and relevant and students gained useful knowledge for the development of their projects at school. 

Semester 2 Weekly Maths Challenge Number 12 

Welcome to the 12th edition of the weekly mathematics conundrums and logical questions. Each week a different maths question is posed to share the fun of mathematical trivia. Share the delight with your family and friends and amaze them with your maths skills!  

Did you get last week’s answer? Check out the solution below. 

Challenge Number 11 solution 

Using only an addition, how do you add eight 8’s and get the number 1000? 

Answer:  888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1000 

Challenge Number 12 question 

This problem actually went viral a few years ago after it appeared on an entrance exam in Hong Kong for 6-year-olds! 

What is the number of the parking space covered by the car? 

Remember no Googling allowed. Answer in next week’s edition of The Vine. Enjoy! 

Operation Christmas Child 

At Christian College Bellarine we have been a fantastic supporter of the Good Samaritan’s Operation Christmas Child for a number of years. Over the years, our College community has blessed hundreds of children around the world with a shoe box packed with love. Once again, we invite families to join us to fill boxes to help us share the joy of Christmas with those children who may otherwise receive nothing. Families can participate in the Operation Christmas Child campaign by purchasing and filling a box, donating items towards a box, and/or a monetary donation that would be used towards postage. More information will be shared with the students throughout the coming weeks. 

However, we encourage you to watch the linked video that allows you to see first-hand the impact the gift of a shoe box can have on an individual. The Operation Christmas Child site is a great resource to look for donation ideas, understand the process and track the box you donate! 

Our New-Look ATD Festival - Now Open!

Our Art, Technology and Design Festival is underway at Villa Paloma ATD Centre! It opened at 10am this morning and the program runs until 9pm this evening. Tomorrow (Saturday Nov.12), it's on between 10am and 4pm. 

There's a magnificent exhibition of student artwork and products – all year levels from K-12 from all our campuses and Early Learning Centres are represented. 

Come along this evening or tomorrow - or both! There are food trucks, coffee and live music, a Food Studies Market Stall and Gelato Bar, face painting, the official opening at 6:30pm this evening, then the Wearable Art and Textiles Fashion Parade from 6:40 – 7:15pm. 

Student-Free Day Tomorrow!

A reminder to all families and students from Junior School-Belmont, Middle School-Highton, Bellarine Campus and Surf Coast Campus, there is no school tomorrow, Friday October 14, due to the Geelong Show Day holiday. Senior School students will attend as normal.

Term 4 2022 COVID-19 Update Procedures and Protocols

Introduction 

Christian College is committed to maintaining the health and wellbeing of our staff, students and College community.  

The following revisions to the COVID-19 procedures and protocols align with the Victorian Government’s announcement of the end of the Pandemic Declaration and associated Pandemic Orders. The following settings, based on advice from the Department of Health and the Department of Education for Victorian schools now apply.  

If you require greater detail, please access additional information via the DHHS or Victorian State Government Education and Training websites or speak with your campus leadership team. 

Christian College Canteen Manager – we are Hiring! 

We seek the services of a Canteen Manager from 2023 to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school canteens at Junior School – Belmont, Middle School – Highton and Senior School – Waurn Ponds, including the supervision and rosters for relevant staff and volunteers. The role is full-time and ongoing, and also involves some catering for special events. 

If you have a passion for food quality and customer sevice, a warm and friend personality, if you love working as part of a great team, have exceptional organisation and communication skills and are able to manage challenging circumstances in a calm, professional and compassionate manner – this could the job for you! 

Full details, including a Position Description and how to apply can be found in the Employment section of our website. 

For Families Relocating or Withdrawing Students 

A reminder that if your family is relocating and/or you are planning to withdraw your child from Christian College, a full term’s notice, in writing, is required. Please contact your student’s Campus. 

Canteen not Open on Last day of Term 

Please note that on the last day of Term 4, Friday December 9, the canteen will not be open. 

Thank you to all volunteers for your fantastic help during the course of this term, and throughout 2022.  

Recycling Uniform Items 

As part of the transition to our new College wardrobe it was important that we consider the environmental impact of clothing items no longer required. Whilst it is still possible for students to wear items from the traditional uniform, when items are no longer able to be worn, they can be recycled. 

Any such items can be dropped off and placed in recycling bins at each campus. We are working with our wardrobe manufacturer to ensure that these can be recycled as part of the introduction of our new wardrobe over the next 18 months. 

A MYTERN Thought for This Week 

Comparing the roads you travel and the car you drive is not helpful. A flower doesn’t compete with the flower next to it. It just tries to become the best flower it can be. So, look within, and know that what is there is perfect. Your job is to just let it out 👍❤️ 

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