In moments of challenge, we must learn to adapt. It’s definitely a test for a library during the Remote Learning period, however, we’ve risen to the challenge which we have been presented with and have looked at new and exciting ways to engage with our community while we are mostly… Read More
Mindfulness Matters How often do you take time out to focus on you and your well-being? Join us for a relaxed mindfulness session, every Friday, in the comfort of your own home! Email us to join! mindfulness@mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au Jamila Lopez QuickSmart Literacy Instructor Jana Lant QuickSmart Literacy Coordinator Read More
Our classes have been busy with lots of great activities during remote learning. Here are a few examples: Year 8 History students have created some great posters to show how Vikings used resources. Year 7 Geography classes have been busy investigating issues of water scarcity from countries including Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia and… Read More
Year 8 Textiles/Year 9 Food for Life Year /10 Barkers Bakery/Year 10 Food Studies I would like to thank all the families for their support over the last month. It has been great to see the Year 8 Textiles students coming up with creative ways to design fabric. They have… Read More
I We have hit Week 7 of Remote Learning and truly settled into our new normal. Students are submitting their weekly Learning Tasks and finding their own routine as they nagivate their way through measurement and geometry from home. We are seeing a more consistent approach to the weekly Learning Tasks from students, including headings,… Read More
Year 6 to 7 Transition While Year 6 students have been undertaking Remote Learning with their Primary School, here at Mooroolbark College we have been finalising our intake for Year 7, 2021. In accordance with the latest DET transition guidelines, placement offers have been forwarded to Primary Schools to advise current Year 6 students. An information pack from… Read More
Remote Learning in Science has provided our students with the opportunity to explore their own environment at home. Not only have they visited local waterways to examine the organisms found in ecosystems, they have also looked closely within the own backyards at the species which may be found there. Some students have been exploring their… Read More
In isolation it can be tough to get out and exercise, especially if it’s just for one hour a day. The PE team at Mooroolbark have been putting our creative minds together to try and come up with ways to encourage both staff and students to be active during lockdown. With the… Read More
I am pleased to say we are past the half way point of this term and while Remote Learning has presented some challenges, it has not stopped Mooroolbark College students achieving excellence in a variety of different areas. Over the last few weeks, students have been involved in Remote House Assemblies which have allowed students to… Read More
