Teaching and Learning – Salesian College

Book Club, Lego Club, Reading Competition, VR Sessions

Team Salesian — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:18:19 +0000

Students are invited to participate in the library activities and win prizes including Books, Canteen Vouchers, Stationery. These activities start in week 3 in The Rua Resource Centre. Board Games – Every week day at lunchtime Book Club – Fridays lunchtime (Fortnightly) Lego Club – Mondays and Tuesdays lunchtime (Weekly) Read5 – Reading Competition – Term 1 VR Session – Wednesdays lunchtime...

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Year 9 Sports Academy Students Visit St Kilda Football Club

Team Salesian — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:13:18 +0000

This week our Year 9 Sports Academy class visited St Kilda Football Club where students were able to learn about and experience a variety of recovery methods to reduce fatigue and enhance physical and mental performance. Within the Danny Frawley Centre, students experienced the infrared dry saunas, Normatec recovery boots, Theraguns and cold-water immersion. A big thanks to AFLW players Hannah...

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Unit 4 Religion and Society

Team Salesian — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:37:41 +0000

Our Unit 4 Religion and Society class has been studying various challenges faced by the Church over its long history. Recently we debated the proposition made during the German Reformation by Martin Luther that “Justification comes through faith alone.” This was Luther’s most profound challenge to the Church’s thinking on how we are ultimately saved. The Roman Church rejected Luther’s idea...

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The Reslience Project – Mindful Monday’s with Year 9

Team Salesian — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:34:27 +0000

At the Year 9 Mannix Campus, we pride ourselves on the implementation of our pilot program, The Resilience Project, and the three principles that underpin the program. The program focuses on Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness with the intention to also incorporate Emotional Literacy throughout each lesson. In an attempt to further support the implementation of the program and the values in which...

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Year 9 Ultimate Challenge Excursion to Treetops Adventure

Team Salesian — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 02:43:39 +0000

On Monday of Week 5, The Year 9 Ultimate Challenge class took on the magnificent Treetops Adventure high ropes course in Belgrave. After learning the ropes, the students were able to try their own high ropes challenges for the rest of the day with several courses ranging in duration and difficulty. The setting was breathtaking and the students really enjoyed the experience. One of the students...

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End of Term 2 Assembly

Team Salesian — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:57:06 +0000

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Rua Resource Centre Update

Team Salesian — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:35:52 +0000

The Rua Resource Centre has been working on some activities during Term 2. Lego Tournament This tournament was held during lunch times over 7 weeks. Students enjoyed working on building with Lego bricks and competing with other students. They built a range of objects which included a Crown for a Queen, a Penguin, a House , a Tower, a Desk Organiser, a bridge , an Oskar Trophy and even a food item...

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Year 12 VM Personal Development Class

Team Salesian — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:58:46 +0000

The Year 12 Vocational Major students embarked on an initiative during their personal development class to create a market stall where each group showcased various social areas of concern. The students researched a social concern and the overarching aim was to educate and raise awareness about the dangers associated with vaping, smoking and cyberbullying. Students from 8B Oratory were invited to...

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Year 10 Vocational Minor Food Technology Class

Team Salesian — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:17:24 +0000

In Year 10, Vocational Minor students have the opportunity to develop their food preparation skills and knowledge in their Food Technology class. They delve into various recipes that can be applied in real-life situations, focusing on aspects such as budget and convenience. Students are encouraged to suggest recipes that they frequently purchase, enabling them to practice and gain confidence in...

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Unit 3/4 Literature

Team Salesian — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:12:50 +0000

This year in Unit 3/4 literature I have enjoyed working with a level of agency I have previously not experienced in any of my other subjects. In literature we focus on different aspects of novels, and it allows me to fully express my ideas. Our first two SACs focused on Bram Stokers Dracula, both the novel and the movie. The first part was a close analysis on the text, whilst the second part was a...

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