EAL

We have had a number of special events over the last month. These are some of the highlights: 

On Tuesday 16th March, our school canteen had Burmese food available for order. This proved very popular with our school community and especially our staff! Our canteen is looking to make this food available at different times throughout the year. On the same day, we also had a group of VCAL students who prepared their own ‘instant kitchen’ where they cooked Chin food and hosted a small group of staff. Both of these events showed how food can serve to bridge cultures and expand our understanding of the world.

On Thursday 11th March, our school worked with Foundation House to present a session on looking after our wellbeing. We had a group of middle school leaders as well as many students from an EAL or refugee background attend this session. The session included team-building activities and a chance for students to share thoughts and questions they had with school leadership. It was wonderful to see the sense of community we have cultivated at Mooroolbark College as well as the willingness of students to be open in sharing their thoughts and ideas on ways in which the school can better cater to all students.  

Chin National Day celebration in EAL Home-group 

Foundation House session on wellbeing 

Charlie Chaturapornkul
EAL Coordinator