It’s been a great time to think about the places, events, stories, businesses, economies and laws that are the centre of our Humanities subjects. We haven’t been able to cover all topics in the usual way, but it has given students the chance to explore and discover things around us and… Read More
Our very cute, resident turtles, Sheldon and Franklin received a fancy tank upgrade over the school holidays. They now have a lot more space to swim around in and are very happy about their new surrounds. Our students in Years 7 – 10 have settled back into Remote Learning with their weekly Science lessons. Year 7 students are busy “classifying”… Read More
In Technology, we had a small window of opportunity for students to get into the workshops and put their planning into action. Judging by the work which was completed and shown, the students were more than happy to be back. The Year 11 Product Design class had to modify an… Read More
If Learning in 2020 has taught us anything as a college community this year, it is that the students at Mooroolbark College are extremely resilient in adapting to new challenges and changes, as we begin Remote Learning for Term 3. With cameras given the go ahead, it has been fantastic to see students engaging and participating in a range of health and physical activity sessions from Yoga to Tabata with their… Read More
Once again we find ourselves in Remote Learning mode. Whilst these are challenging circumstances we find ourselves in, I am pleased to report that all Drama classes have made a positive and enthusiastic start to the semester. If last term’s classes are anything to judge by, then I am looking forward to… Read More
English as an Additional Language (EAL) The EAL program at Mooroolbark College supports students and families who speak a language other than English at home. We provide both academic and communication support for families. The EAL team consists of Charlie Chaturapornkul (EAL Coordinator), Sarah Awi (Multicultural education aide – Hakha Chin) and Alisa Hammersley (EAL… Read More
The Canteen is open and welcomes our students back to the start of Term 3 with some very exciting news! We have a new menu and a coffee machine! The staff and students in Years 11 and 12 are invited to come into the canteen to purchase a coffee or… Read More
Leadership Development is a Year 10 elective class which you can apply to be a part of. Applications were called for and 27 students were selected as our 2020 Year 10 Peer Support leaders. After being selected for the subject, a camp was run at the end of last year which… Read More
So it’s back to Remote Learning for Mooroolbark College. We have hit the ground running in the Mathematics KLA; Week 1 of Term 3 has been filled with collaborative planning for Phase 2 and the welcoming back of our senior students. Taking on feedback from Remote Learning of last term, we have… Read More
