Week 6 

• Mon, 30 May – Photo Day 

• Tues, 31 May – Victorian College Basketball Championships- Junior Boys & Girls 
• Tues, 31 May –   Choir Performance Evening  
• Wed, 1 April – GISSA Cross-Country Championships 
• Thurs, 2 April –   String Ensemble Performance Evening 

Determining validity and credibility of a source, looking for bias and fact-checking are useful tools to help students steer their way through the digital information highway. 

This week students in Year 9 Marine Studies and Year 8 Geos were taught handy digital skills to help with their research tasks. They practised using Boolean search commands (and “parenthesis”), compiled lists of key words to narrow down searches and utilised the Control F function to skim through documents to locate information quickly. Opinions were also challenged in discussions around the use and reliability of controversial site, Wikipedia! 

“There’s a danger in the internet and social media. The notion that information is enough, that more and more information is enough, that you don’t have to think, you just have to get more information – gets very dangerous.” 

― Edward De Bono

The trip was a great success and students gained a lot from the experience. 

Student reflections from 8B: 

“Me and fellow classmates went and explored the outdoor environment of Anglesea, I enjoyed taking samples and exploring the beach with my friends.” Holly 

“On Monday my peers and I went on the Science Geology Excursion where we looked at the natural landforms of Anglesea and how the cliff faces were formed. I had lots of fun on this excursion and look forward to studying samples from our trip and learning more about natural landscapes.” Emily

Students explored the Immigration Museum and collected information and facts in their task book ‘Passport’. 

A highlight of the day was investigating the Sandridge Bridge, which is home to 128 panels that provide information on the First Nations People and all immigrant nations and peoples who have helped shape Australia’s diverse and multicultural society.

The day concluded with a special guest speaker, Pak Zacky, who shared his own story, ‘Dream, Believe, Pray’, which spoke of his journey of coming to Australia from Indonesia. 

In our opinion, the best part of the farm was the ability to connect and be around friends. We learnt about others and learnt skills off their opinions and experiences. We had a lot of freedom and were able to be independent whilst working on a farm and enjoying ourselves. This has had a lasting effect on our relationships with others, strengthening friendships, and creating positive change in friend groups, as we learnt the responsibilities that came with being trusted as we were.

The hardest part of coming back was having to switch back on to doing work and having set classes. Everyone else had already commenced getting back into schoolwork so it felt like we were behind. Other friends were also going away for their turn at farm. School made it easy for us to relate to others as our homeroom class was made up of the people who had already gone to farm, this was also the case with electives.

In the end, the experience was well worth it and our friendships with others have helped us back at school. We learnt about inter- and intra-personal relationships, and we became better men as Richie (a Back Creek teacher) would say. Getting back to school was difficult but we are enjoying being back and look forward to hearing about others experiences.

With parameters and specific guidelines they must follow, students are required to plan, calculate and cost the required materials needed for construction, as well as apply Pythagorean Theorem and Trigonometry knowledge to problem solve. Additionally, students have been encouraged to use Computer Assisted Design (CAD) throughout this process, with some using the laser cutter to pre-fabricate all components of the house, then assembling together.  

With a strong foundation of mathematical knowledge, this investigation allows students to discuss such topics as continued house price increases in the Geelong area, the effects of increasing interest rates on repayments, as well as the ever-increasing population and migration in the Greater Geelong area. It is an aim that students will be able to think beyond just the house construction, and grapple with the idea of whether we are living in a sustainable way, or do we need to adapt? 

While we regularly advertise positions on Seek, our social media platforms and in a range of other outlets, we also want to spread the word among the many connections within our College community.

If you are suitably qualified/experienced for one of our vacant roles and are interested in the possibility of working with us or feel that someone you know may fit that description, please visit the Employment page on our website – or encourage friends/neighbours/other acquaintances to do so (Homepage > Join > Employment). A link to it is here. 

Thank you 

Paul Gray’s experience in the window industry covers more than 40 years. After a career with some of Australia’s major window manufacturers, he has been the Managing Director of the Southern Star Group of companies since starting the business in July 2002.  Over the last 20 years, he has led the significant growth of the business, with the Group now employing more than 600 people in 7 branches Australia wide and comprising the brands Southern Star Aluminium Windows and Doors, Canterbury Timber Windows and Doors, Homeview Windows and Doors, Southern Star Glass and Big J Doors and Fixings.  Paul’s expertise extends to every facet of the business including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, sales, business management, finance and people and culture, giving him the skill set that has steered the Southern Star business through its impressive growth.  In recent years, Paul has also served on the Board of the pre-eminent industry body, the Australian Glass and Windows Association.

Personally, Paul is father to 3 daughters and grandfather to nine grandchildren.

Book online at www.ccgfoundation.org.au/youngprofessionals

Tours of the College Clocktower at Middle School - Highton will also be optional on the day of the reunion. If you would like to climb the Clocktower and find your brick, simply book in when you register online. 

For those who would like to have a tour of the College grounds, all alumni are encouraged to book a tour to see what's happening at each of our campuses. To arrange a tour, please head to our website.

We look forward to catching up with the Class of 2012. If this is your year group, register for your 10-year reunion today!   

Book online at www.ccgfoundation.org.au/2012  

The launch of our all in reunion program was unfortunately postponed last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The aim of this new initiative is to formerly launch an alumni association, as well as provide more regular networking opportunities for all past students. On this night we will be celebrating the following milestones: 

• Class of 2011 - 10 Years (missed in 2021)  
• Class of 2001 - 20 Years (missed in 2021) 
• Class of 1991 - 30 Years (missed in 2021) 

If you were in one of these peer years, register today!  

Book online at www.ccgfoundation.org.au/allin1  

Come along to hear all about our new alumni association and catch up with some old school friends. On this night we will be celebrating the following milestones:  

• Class of 2010 - 10 Years (missed in 2020) 
• Class of 2012 - 10 Years this year 
• Class of 2002 - 20 Years this year 
• Class of 1992 - 30 Years this year 

If you were in one of these peer years, register today!  

Book online at www.ccgfoundation.org.au/allin2