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A workshop facilitated by the Wakakirri Dance Association Inc provided an opportunity for a group of our students to intensively explore the art of storytelling through dance. Over three days, with support from the Wakakirri mentors, along with teachers Ms Devenyns and Ms Pearce, the students choreographed a movement piece which reflected their thoughts, ideas, […]
A three day Try-A-Trade at South Metro TAFE provided some Year 9 students with the opportunity to gain skills in painting, decorating and bricklaying. It was terrific to see the students having fun, learning and completing their projects together . Thank you to South Metro TAFE and the Construction Training Fund for supporting these programs […]
Mr Macpherson’s Year 11 Integrated Science students have been spending time in the 3D-printing lab, creating models using specialist software.
Inspired by this glorious spring weather, Miss Snowden took her Year 8 English students out into the garden for some poetry writing. The students were able to relax in the sunshine, enjoy the space and write some delightful haikus. Enjoy this selection of student work. Flowers start bloomingThe breeze softly blowing themIt feels nostalgic-Rhian J […]
Year 9 student, Zakara Giura, has created a stunning digital drawing in her Graphic Design class with Mrs Webber. We thought it was too good not to share.
Natural area restorationMs Ward’s Year 11 Certificate II in Permaculture class gained valuable experience in natural area restoration during a recent visit to the Mary Carroll Park. Upon arrival at the wetlands, the students were given a rundown on the area’s native species and history from Mr Ross Wylie of the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group. […]
Congratulations to Mr Darren Smith, our STEM HOLA, on his appointment to GiST’s Educator Working Group. GiST, the Girls in Stem Toolkit, provides innovative and engaging teaching resources to inspire girls within the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Through this position, Darren will be able to use his expertise to enhance STEM outcomes […]
Some of our Year 9 students might be joining the ranks of Elon Musk and Melanie Perkins after taking part in the Start Up 101 Competition from Generation Entrepreneur. This project-based event saw the students develop their creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills, as they worked in teams to design their own unique entrepreneurial endeavour. […]
To support men’s health, some of the Southern River College team are participating in Movember. Over this month of November they will be growing their facial hair for the cause, or for some, will be completing a walking challenge of 60 km. To show you care, please donate at: https://movember.com/t/southern-river-college?mc=1
The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! – Calls for all of us to continue to seek grater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. Country that is more than a place and inherent to our identity. Country that we speak about like a […]