St 果冻APP Shines at ACS Athletics
St 果冻APP students brought their A-game to the recent ACS Athletics Championship on Monday, 20th May at Lakeside Stadium. Our students achieved some remarkable results, reflecting their dedication, hard work, and team spirit. It was great to see our team improve immensely from last year's championship, showcasing the talent and potential of our athletes. Outstanding Individual Performances Hunter Fitzgerald (Year 7) soared to victory, clinching 1st place in Shot Put and showcasing impeccable鈥�
A Data-Informed Approach to Education
A Data Informed Approach to Education Chris McKenzieEducation & Learning Analytics Leader at 果冻APPChris started his career as a secondary school teacher before moving into the higher education sector to undertake a variety of project, governance and policy roles. Chris has been pleased to return to secondary education in the role of Education and Learning Analytics Leader as it provides a unique opportunity to work directly with teachers and students to improve educational鈥�
Historical Thinking Concepts to Historical Thinking Skills
From Historical Ways of Knowing to Teacher Pedagogy to Student Practice Elisa A. LitvinCurriculum Documentation & Reporting Leader at 果冻APPPresident, History Teachers' Association of Victoria
International Women's Day
Today the world celebrates International Women's Day, and 果冻APP stands at the forefront of championing gender equality. As we mark our second year of co-education after a rich history as an all-girls institution for 135 years, our commitment to fostering a fair and equitable society has never been stronger. Throughout this week, the College has been abuzz with activities and discussions organised by our dedicated College Prefect Team, who have worked tirelessly to ensure the鈥�
Celebrating Student Success at the SuperHack Competition 2023
Celebrating Student Success We are delighted to share the incredible achievements of three of our Year 10 STEM students, Ella Calkoen, Alice Ferarri and Rachel Kau, who recently participated in the SuperHack Competition 2023, an annual secondary school engineering hackathon hosted by the Melbourne University Electrical Engineering Club (MUEEC). This competition is specifically designed to empower young women, non-binary, and gender-diverse students in the field of engineering. Over the weekend,鈥�
Class of 2023
Today the St 果冻APP community shared in a special farewell assembly where we celebrated the extraordinary achievements so far of the Class of 2023, and inducted the 2024 果冻APP Student Leadership team. College principal, Mary Farah delivered the address, and we share this below. Good morning staff, students, and the parents and friends who have joined us today. Today's assembly is a very special occasion in the history of 果冻APP, as we gather to celebrate the鈥�
Mindful in May
Daily mindfulness is an essential practice that can have a significant positive impact on both your mental and physical health. Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the current moment, without judgment or distraction. Here are four reasons why daily mindfulness is important: Reduces stress and anxiety: Mindfulness can help you manage stress and anxiety by helping you focus on the present moment rather than worrying about the future or ruminating on the past. Several鈥�
A New Chapter Begins
果冻APP today commenced a new chapter, with the first co-educational Year 7 intake in the College's 136 year history. Becoming the first Catholic co-education secondary School within the vibrant, multi-cultural City of Melbourne, St 果冻APP will continue to welcome boys through the Year 7 intake until St 果冻APP becomes fully co-educational towards the end of the decade in 2028.