As we head towards the final weeks of Term 3, Year 10 students have been working hard to prepare for their assessments, projects, tests and other school work. From participating in sports competitions and excursions to competing in the Frayne Speech Festival, our Year 10s continue to strive for excellence and try their very best to achieve short-term and long-term goals. They are to be commended for their resilience and steadfast determination to overcome barriers in various aspects of their lives.

In other news, congratulations to Lila Casey, 10B and Poppy Ten Hoopen, 10C who have been awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) by their teams for Table Tennis and European Handball at the St ¹û¶³APP House Olympics Grand Finals. They have displayed the greatest individual and team effort and performed their very best in the game.

Currently in year 10 Art, we have been exploring different ceramic techniques to produce an art piece that reflects our personalities and life. Initially, I found the process tedious, but I have found some enjoyment in drawing inspiration from my own background. Now, majority of the class is close to glazing and colouring our objects.
Stevie J, 10C

For the last few weeks, we have been quite busy preparing for our assessments in Science and Humanities. Nevertheless, we have enjoyed our Science classes lately, where we are learning about Evolution Theory, and it is an interesting topic to learn. What I find astonishing about that topic in science is how it unravels and shows us how we are interrelated with some other species. This is evidently shown in how other species share similar physical features, but they use them differently. Overall, the past few weeks were both exciting and busy.
Athiei G, 10C

January Ma
Year 10 Leader

Year 10 Italian Poetry Mentors Shine

This year, our Year 10 Italian Poetry Mentors have made a remarkable impact by supporting the year 7 &8 Italian students participating in the Centre of Italian Studies Poetry Recitation Competition.

The mentors dedicated several lunchtimes to helping others perfect their pronunciation, refine their expression, and master memorisation techniques. They boosted the confidence and fostered a love of Italian poetry.

The mentors not only enhanced the performance of their peers but have also exemplified leadership, empathy, and dedication. We are proud of their contributions and the lasting difference they are making in our community.

Mentoring the Year 7 and 8 Italian students with their poems has been a wonderful experience. It benefited not only them but also the Year 10 students, as it gave us the chance to practice and refine our pronunciation and speaking skills. I enjoyed guiding and supporting them as they grew in their understanding and appreciation of the beautiful Italian language.
Alessia M 10B

Rita Stangherlin and Claudia Schiliro
Italian Teachers