College Production – The SpongeBob Musical Congratulations to all the staff and students involved with our school production of The SpongeBob Musical. It was a great success and all involved are to be commended. Thank you also to our Community Voice Team with running the canteen and amazing raffles. The prizes did not disappoint, and all funds raised are put back into the Performing Arts program!
3 Way Conferences I trust that everyone had a productive and informative day at our 3 Way Conferences on Wednesday. I would like to thank everyone for taking the time and making the effort to engage in these critical conversations about your child’s progress. It’s very important to reflect on the comments made and consider how students, families and staff can work together for improved learning and wellbeing outcomes for our young people.
Spring Concert The Spring Concert was held on Thursday 19 September. The Performing Art students continue to excel. I was most impressed with how the students have improved throughout the year and the comparison from the Winter Concert to the Spring Concert was impressive. These concerts are a great opportunity for our music students to showcase their talent and preform in front of an audience. Once again it was a great night. Thank you to the Performing Arts team for their wonderful support of our students and also the Community Voice Team for running the canteen and raffle.
Valedictory Season (Year 12 Students) As we move into Term 4, we are not far until the end of formal classes and the start of the exam period for the year 12 students.
Thursday October 17 – Last day of Unit 3 & 4 and VCE VM classes
Friday October 18 – Year 12 Valedictory Parade, Assembly and Dinner: – The Valedictory Dinner will be held in the Southern Gym from 6.00pm. It will be catered for, there will be no charge for students who wish to attend.
Monday October 21 to Monday October 28 – Unit 3 & 4 SWAT Vac – The Senior School Precinct will be open for students during “SWAT Vac” and the exam period to use as a revision base. (Students will sign in at the Senior School).
Safe Holidays I wish everyone a safe and restful break. Term 4 resumes at 8.40 am on Monday 7 October.
This year’s production of ‘The Spongebob Musical’ was, without a doubt, a smash hit with audiences overjoyed at the impressive singing, dancing, acting and technical elements all combining into a wonderful singular piece of performing arts.
With a massive cast and crew of over 100 students working hard to create the show, the Wellington Community could not be prouder of their achievements. I would like to personally thank each and every one who contributed this incredible piece of work. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s production!
Mr Aben Alexander Curriculum Area Leader – Performing Arts
On Tuesday August 20 we held our Whole School Athletics Carnival. Congratulations to all competitors for their commitment, sportsmanship and incredible performances. Our Year 12 cohort always enjoy the chance to dress up and have fun each year – can you guess who they’re dressed up as?
Waratah made a fantastic effort, finishing with 960 points. Eucalyptus showed great determination, earning an impressive 1140 points. Acacia’s hard work and perseverance paid off with a remarkable 1284 points.
A special congratulations to Dianella, who led the way with a whopping 1304 points.
On Thursday August 29, Wellington held an assembly day where 400 Birthing Kits were put together. This was an initiative that was directed by the Health and Human Development team of both staff and students.
These kits help save both babies and mothers in low-income countries; health care workers from these countries are trained in how to use them and they can be present when women are giving birth in countries where they lack access to basic health care – such as hospitals. These kits have been collected and have begun their journey overseas to countries that are in need; we are yet to be updated as to where that is.
We would like to thank everyone for their support on the day as well as throughout the year through our fundraising efforts. It is amazing that Wellington has been given this opportunity to be involved in such a selfless project that is truly help making a positive difference in the world.
Ms Rebecca Orifici Health & PE Teacher
Ms Brooke Moon Curriculum Area Leader – Health & Physical Education
On Tuesday August 6 – Friday August 10 our Year 10 Humanities students were privileged to engage in a deeply reflective day at the Jewish Holocaust Memorial Centre in Elsternwick. This visit provided an emotional journey for students, as they learned about the psychological impact of the Holocaust on survivors and their loved ones. Solemnly guided by specialist educators, students explored how the rise of Nazism, deception, and dehumanisation led to unimaginable horrors.
The experience was enriched as students worked with artefacts belonging to Jewish survivors—passports, identification bracelets, letters, and even a children’s storybook—that revealed the raw fear and courage of those who endured the unthinkable. A particularly poignant moment came when students had the opportunity to sit with Holocaust survivors, whose personal stories brought the history to life. Listening to their accounts, from being taken from their families at a young age to witnessing violence in their communities, formed a connection that no textbook could offer.
The survivors’ gentle presence and powerful testimonies left a lasting impact, instilling in students a deep sense of empathy and responsibility. This invaluable experience will stay with them for the rest of their lives, not just as a lesson in history, but as a reminder of the importance of compassion.
Imagine biting into a perfectly crafted shrimp taco, where tender, succulent shrimp are seasoned to perfection and nestled within a warm corn tortilla, bursting with vibrant flavors. Topped with a refreshing avocado salsa that dances with the zesty notes of lime, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño, each bite is a celebration of the ocean’s bounty and the earth’s freshness.
I chose this dish because it embodies the joy of sharing a meal that is not only delicious but also healthy and colorful, inviting everyone to savor the moment together. The potential for this dish as a meal kit lies in its simplicity and adaptability allowing home cooks to bring a taste of coastal bliss right to their kitchen, inspiring connection and creativity around the dinner table. My Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa promise to elevate your dinner experience, making healthy eating an enjoyable and colorful adventure. Treat yourself to a taste of the world that’s just a taco away!
Jane CHHON 11B
In Unit 2 of Food Studies, we had a SAC where we needed to design meal kits. I created a chicken and vegetable stir-fry with brown rice, which I really enjoyed. Despite going slightly over my estimated cooking time and having to rush a bit, the meal kit still turned out great.
Daniel Mazar 11G
It was a great experience to create our meal kits and what could potentially be added to commercial-scale production for consumers. It was fun to innovate our recipes and integrate them into a creative meal kit.
Joshua Tran 11K
Year 10 Food by Design
In this practical lesson, we made a DYO Burger. We were able to choose what ingredients we would like in our burgers. I chose brioche for my bun, it was sweeter than most burger buns. The burger was quite tall from all the ingredients. In this practical lesson, I learnt that pressing your thumb into the meat without going all the way through allows the meat to stay in its form. I had so much fun being able to choose my own ingredients and making the dish, being able to take photos and write my own little blog on skills I learnt and describing how the dish turned out.
Nina Nguyen 10F
For my last DYO in Food By Design, I assembled a burger so flavoursome, even Gordon Ramsay would’ve paused his yelling to take a bite of the masterpiece. This subject is a must try if you want to have fun and learn a lot of new things about food, all the memories and fun was well worth giving Food By Design a chance.
On Thursday August 22, I spoke to the Year 7 & 8 cohort about the eco-side of fashion industries. These students learnt that the fashion industry is harming the planet, and that as consumers we are letting them do so.
Let me explain how. By retail companies manufacturing the clothes that you wear everyday, they end up taking a whopping 10% of the planets carbon emissions. This is due to all of the energy used during production and transportation of the clothing.
The fashion industry is also the second most water intensive industry, with 93 BILLION cubic meters of water used every year. Plastic micro-fibres are released into the water when synthetic clothing is washed. Around 700,000 plastic micro-fibres go into the oceans and put marine life at risk. To get a shirt that you’re probably only going to wear once in your life, we have to waste water, pollute the air and endanger aquatic biodiversity.
By stating how bad the fast fashion industry is, I’m not asking you to throw out all your clothes and spend all your money on buy clothing from sustainable brands. I’m suggesting that we just re-wear the clothes that we already own, thrift second hand clothing, borrow clothes and if we can buy from eco-friendly retailers, do so! After all why should we let this cruelty continue? Fast fashion is becoming an evident issue for society, and if we don’t even try and put the effort in by making these small changes we might as well be sacrificing the planet.
As Emma Watson once said, “As consumers, we have so much power to change the world by just being careful in what we buy.”
Saanvi Shaker 8J
Garden Club
During Garden Club, students (Jane Bao and Zahara Alhirz – 8F; Jordan Jackson 7H) under the supervision of Mr Serin planted four Waratah shrubs, producing the beautiful red flowers, which will be attracting a wide variety of nectar-eating birds and bees. These are now located between the G-block and R-block. They are also the emblem of the Red Coloured House in the school. These plants have been generously donated to the College by Springvale Bunnings.
Ms Bruna Amaral Science Teacher / Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainable Fashion Repair
Repair plays a pivotal role in the Circular Economy by extending the lifespan of products. For instance, when we repair clothes we move away from the damaging effects of Fast Fashion and reduce carbon emissions, save water and reduce pollution!
Alloura Doan (11C) and Jonita Chea (11B) volunteered their lunchtime to repair three items of clothing in the Makerspace on Monday September 16. They did a great job hand sewing and also using a sewing machine! They joined the Sustainability Team and will be offering this service (hems, patchwork, ripped seams) once a term. If you missed today’s Repair Session, you can come to the next one in Term 4 – more information to follow near the time.
Ms Bruna Amaral Science Teacher / Sustainability Coordinator
