Year 8

As the Year Level Coordinator, it has been a delight to watch the Year 8 cohort welcome the many opportunities presented to them this year. It has enabled them to grow and engage as young leaders and learners. Year 8’s have readily participated as ambassadors for the College as Student Service helpers, tour guides and in school events such as sporting teams and reaching out to our Good Samaritan Ministries across the world.

Margherita Magagna Year 8 Learning Coordinator

Below are a few insights from the Pastoral Group Representatives about their Year 8 experience.

In Drama we studied the topic of melodrama, watching one of two modern melodrama films, both following the plot of Cinderella. We then critiqued the movie we watched, to identify how the classic melodrama roles were portrayed. While in English, we read the heart-breaking novel Goodnight Mr Tom about the protagonist William Beeches. Set in World War II Britain the novel addresses issues of community, integration and the deep connection that one person can have on a life.

Elida Licciardi, Milla Macallan and Phoebe Andrews

Pastoral sessions were a great way for our teachers to connect and check in with us. We also completed a variety of different activities including a visit from Elevate Educate who helped us adopt new study, note-taking and homework skills. Mindfulness, RUOK Day, meditation, relationships and Cybersafety, career planning are some wellbeing aspects of the Pastoral program activities we focussed on this year.

Gemma Przychodzki and Cartier Bendix

On Year 8 Reflection Day we expressed our gratitude for what we take for granted on a daily basis. We recognised that many people around the world don’t have certain luxuries that we do. We listed things that we are grateful for which opened our minds and hearts to give thanks for even the little things. We heard from Ms Costello about her trip to Bacolod, in the Philippines and what an inspirational difference the Good Samaritan Sisters are making there. As an expression of gratitude, we wrote cards and letters of appreciation to send to them.

Jen MacDonald and Audrey Gearon

Medieval day was an opportunity for us to get a taste of what life was like in the Middle Ages while using the resources we had at home. There were a range of activities including cooking Norman cakes to English pies, building forts and medieval weapons, or designing a costume or illumination or even performing a sonnet or play. We were able to participate and even compete for prizes in each category. It made for a thrilling and exciting day with friends and family.

Disha Adeshara and Laura McPeake