ArtVo
At the end of Term 1, on Monday 31 March, the Unit 1 and 2 Psychology students from both the Maddingley and Woodlea campuses had the opportunity to attend ArtVo, an immersive art museum in Melbourne. During their time at the gallery students had the chance to experience the traditional art museum in a whole new way. They explored concepts of sensation and perception, with the exhibits highlighting how perception can be distorted visually.
Overall, the students had an enjoyable day out experiencing these psychology concepts in a real world setting, as you can see from the fun filled photos!
Miss Sarah Thomson – Head of Science (Maddingley)
VCE Art Making and Exhibiting – Ballarat Excursion
Students studying Unit 1 and Unit 3 of VCE Art Making and Exhibiting recently visited two exhibitions in Ballarat to support their understanding of contemporary art and the exhibition process.
The first stop was the Next Gen 2025 exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s BackSpace Gallery. This exhibition, housed in an old Blockbuster video store, features work by Year 12 students from the Ballarat region who completed their VCE studies in 2024. The students saw a wide range of ideas and techniques, as well as viewing the SAT folios for a selection of the final artworks. This experience helps them to consider how to plan, develop, and present their own work throughout the year.
We also visited the Post Office Gallery to view Reading Between the Lines, an exhibition by artist Kim Percy. This exhibition was part of Percy’s PhD research and focused on dyslexia and how it can be explored and understood through art. We were fortunate to have Kim Percy attend to discuss how she uses visual methods to express her ideas and how personal experiences can influence creative work.
The excursion helped students gain a better understanding of how artists plan, create, and exhibit their work, as well as how artworks can communicate complex topics.
Ms Catherine Finnigan – Teacher
Year 9 Flight Class Trip to the Australian Gliding Museum
Last term, the Year 9 Flight class embarked on an exciting excursion to the Australian Gliding Museum at Bacchus Marsh airfield, the largest glider museum in the Southern Hemisphere.
The students, who are currently studying the mechanics of gliders, had the unique opportunity to explore gliders from the past century and engage with two of Australia’s top glider pilots, David and Jenny Goldsmith.
During their visit, the students journeyed through the fascinating history of glider development, observing gliders from around the world and learning about their construction. They even witnessed a glider being meticulously restored by hand, providing a tangible connection to their studies.
The museum, run entirely by dedicated volunteers, is open for tours on Tuesdays and Fridays, offering a wonderful opportunity for the public to delve into the world of gliding.
Australian Gliding Museum – Preserving the history of gliding in Australia
We would like to extend our thanks to Jenny and David for taking the time to personally guide the students around the museum.
This hands-on experience was invaluable, allowing the students to see the real-life counterparts of what they are learning in class. Next, they will transition to studying powered flight, where they will have the chance to build their own powered planes.
Mr Scott Bayne – Assistant Principal: Head of Middle School
Inspire Day Reflections
On Wednesday, April 2, the Year 10 Maddingley cohort had their third and final Inspire Day of Term 1. The day was filled with numerous activities, including a gambling awareness session, a self-defence session, a study skills session, and a service leadership session. The gambling awareness session, run by a guest speaker, was an engaging and interactive experience that highlighted the dangers and significance of gambling in our communities. This was followed by a hands-on self-defence session led by Mr. Debortoli, where students had the opportunity to interact with peers and practice defence tactics using safety precautions.
The study skills and service leadership sessions were the most valuable. The study skills session provided essential strategies to enhance our studies and personal growth. The service leadership session, on the other hand, was filled with opportunities. It allowed students to give back to the community and embody our school values. This motivated each student to choose a charity of their choice and brainstorm creative ideas for fundraising.
Overall, the Inspire Day certainly inspired the Year 10 cohort, allowing all students to focus on self-growth and leadership development. A big thank you to all the teachers who dedicated their time and effort to make this session a success.
Kai L (10C)
On Wednesday 2 April, the Year 10s had Inspire Day. It was a packed day. The first thing we did was have a guest speaker who educated us on gambling. It was a really engaging session where we learnt the dangers of gambling and how addiction works. A big takeaway from this was that you almost always lose and that gambling isn’t as great as companies make it out to be. After that we engaged in a Self Defence lesson. Here we learnt how to approach a dangerous situation. We got into small groups and practised some moves on each other. I found the information to be valuable, including when to trust your gut feeling and to always know when to leave. We also had a session on Study Skills. We learnt that self confidence as a learner significantly impacts our schooling. A big tip we got was to not compare ourselves to others. Instead we were told to compare ourselves to our past results and always look for ways to improve. The last activity we had was getting into small groups to create a fundraiser for a charity of our choice. This was a very immersive activity that we are excited to continue throughout the year!
Amelie S (10F)