The College Canteen is no longer accepting manual lunch orders at the window in the mornings.
All lunch orders must now be placed online through our canteen portal to ensure your preferred items are available.
You can find step-by-step instructions on how to access the portal here:
👉 https://www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au/news/college/focus-week-school-canteen
Students may still purchase snacks directly from the canteen at recess and lunchtime, though availability will be limited to what is left on the day.
Our Year 5 students enjoyed an exciting WildAction incursion today, discovering the wonders of Australian native wildlife through close encounters and hands-on learning.
The session featured an incredible line-up of native animals, including “Lola” the red kangaroo joey, a tawny frogmouth, boobook owl, baby freshwater crocodile, black-headed python, freshwater turtle, green tree frog, tree goanna, shingleback lizard, and “Blossom”, an adult grey-headed flying fox.
One of the highlights was meeting and gently holding a tiny adult mountain pygmy possum – a critically endangered species with only around 2,000 left in the wild.
Through these up-close experiences, students learned about each animal’s classification, adaptations, habitats, and diets, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Australia’s wildlife. The incursion not only built confidence and curiosity but also inspired our students to become caring advocates for conservation and the environment.
A big thank you to Liv, our engaging and knowledgeable presenter from WildAction, for sharing her expertise and inspiring a love for wildlife among our students.
As our Year 11 and 12 students approach their final VCE exams, it is natural for stress levels to rise. The pressure to perform can be overwhelming, but it is important to remember that managing stress effectively is key to success.
ReachOut offers a range of practical resources designed to help students navigate exam stress. These resources provide strategies to manage anxiety, build resilience, and maintain overall well-being during this critical period.
Key Resources Include:
- Practical Tips for Managing Stress: Advice on how to cope with exam anxiety and stress.
- Self-Care Strategies: Guidance on maintaining mental health and well-being during exam time.
- Mindfulness Techniques: Activities to help students focus and reduce stress.
- Exam Preparation Checklist: A comprehensive list to ensure students are fully prepared.
To access these resources, please visit ReachOut’s Exam Stress page.
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