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Principal's Message

Why is forgiveness so difficult?
Recently I watched a documentary about Danny Abdullah, a father who lost his three children, who meets the man who killed them.  The clip is very emotional and very sad but also very uplifting and a beautiful example of forgiveness.  If you want to watch it - the link is below (though I would encourage parents to watch it without children first then decide if they want their child to see it depending on their age). Watching made me reflect on how difficult it is to forgive.
Some of the thinking that stops us from forgiving:

  • Why should I forgive a person who has never apologised?

  • I’m still dealing with the consequences of how that person hurt me, so I’m not about to forgive that person.  

  • I’ll forgive him/her when s/he proves that s/he has changed.

  • I refuse to let that person back into my life, so forgiveness is not an option.

  • What that person did to me wasn’t right so I can’t bring myself to let him/her off the hook.

Forgiveness is impossible if we believe we must first receive an apology from the person who offended us. Likewise, if we are expecting that person to show remorse or evidence of having changed. We can also tend to believe that if we forgive someone, we are giving them a license to hurt us again. And we probably withhold our forgiveness because we don’t feel another person has earned it.

By withholding forgiveness, we are saying “You will never be able to make this right.” But what we are ultimately saying is: “I will always hold onto this pain.” When we are stuck like that, we end up living with the burden of bitterness. Instead, we can live freely by freely forgiving. When God forgave us of the debt of our sin, He expected us to then forgive others of their debts toward us (Ephesians 4:32).

When we open our hearts to God’s healing process by saying “Just as You have forgiven me of my offenses toward You, I release this person who has offended me into Your hands and trust You will take care of the situation.”

Reflection – Are we finding it hard to forgive someone at the momentCan we make that first move to forgive – and release ourselves? 

We won’t be letting the other person off the hook. We will, instead be releasing ourselves to live freely by freely forgiving.  

How can we be role models to our children?   Are we able to have differences with others but still hold them in positive regard?  What have our children learned from us about forgiveness?

Link to Danny Abdullah interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzc9VAKfCbI
(You may need tissues handy as I am pretty sure you will be moved by this story and hopefully inspired to think about forgiveness.)

PAM issues
We hope that PAM will be up and running soon.  The company that manages PAM had some serious cyber security issues.  We were assured that no data from Antonine College was compromised.  However, they did need to work on their system to meet higher risk assessment guidelines and that is what has taken time.  I was informed that we would receive a further update this week. Hopefully they are close to re-opening PAM for us.  

My apologies for any inconvenience and I thank you for your patience.

- Ms Joanne Bacash

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Deputy Principal - Cedar Campus

It’s hard to believe it is already week 7.  We have had a very busy and productive final term.  The children have worked very conscientiously and are to be congratulated on their efforts. 
There are only 15 more days to go - we need to continue maintaining our high standards in class and homework, uniform, and our respect and behaviour toward each other. I thank all the parents who continue to support the school, in particular our Parents and Friends Committee, your efforts and support are appreciated by all of us. 

Last week we acknowledged and celebrated our wonderful teachers for World Teachers’ Day. Our teachers inspire, guide, and support every student with care, dedication, and a love for learning. They make our school a place where curiosity is nurtured, kindness is modelled and every child feels valued. 

2026 Student Leadership
We value and promote student voice and agency by providing a range of formal and informal opportunities for students across all year levels. Part of our Well Being for Learning programs involves building our student’s capacity to lead through their knowledge and skill development. Our formal student leadership structures for next year are: 

  • House captains - 2 x Year 6 students from each House Team

  • Social Justice captains - 2 x Year 6 students 

  • SRC : Foundation -  Year 6 students 

 Selection for these formal opportunities involve a range of processes from writing a letter of nomination to delivering a speech or being elected by peers or staff. In due time we will acknowledge our exiting leaders as they handover to the incoming leaders.

A big shout out to Ms Mori who does an amazing job meeting with our students on a regular basis.

Social Media Changes
As mentioned in previous communications, from 10th December, children under 16 will not be able to create or maintain accounts on age-restricted social media platforms. The restrictions apply to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube, among others.

You can learn more here: eSafety: Social Media Age Restrictions Hub.

This change aims to protect young people from risks such as inappropriate content, pressure to post or share and excessive screen time. It’s not a ban on general internet use, yet a step to help children build the maturity and digital skills they need before joining social platforms.

We have recently seen the ramifications of social media use and the impact these apps can have on student wellbeing and relationships. We also know that navigating this space is challenging and requires ongoing learning, both for adults and children, as we work together to use technology safely and positively.

As part of our focus on wellbeing and digital engagement, the school will continue teaching students what it means to be a responsible digital citizen.

You can help by:

  • Talking early and often about what your child does online and how it makes them feel

  • Exploring resources from the eSafety Commissioner together – refer to link

  • Setting clear expectations for device and app use and creating a simple family tech agreement

Thank you for your partnership in helping our students stay safe, connected and responsible online.

Keeping your child at home if they are unwell
As we move through the term, we kindly remind families to keep children at home if they are unwell. Resting at

home helps your child recover more quickly and prevents the spread of illness to other students and staff.

If your child is showing symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or any signs of a contagious illness, please keep them home until they have recovered.

We appreciate your support in helping us to maintain a healthy and safe environment for everyone in our school community.

Mobile Phones and Recording 
We would like to share a gentle reminder about our school’s expectations around mobile phone use and recording on site. These guidelines are in place to protect the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of all students and staff.

I truly appreciate the support parents give when helping in classrooms, however the use of mobile phones during class time is strictly prohibited. This helps us maintain a safe, focused learning environment for children. We understand assemblies and school events are special moments, and you are welcome to take photos or videos of your own child for personal use. However, to protect everyone’s privacy it is not permitted to record or photograph other students or staff.  Images or videos containing others must not be shared or circulated on social media or other platforms.

This rule is part of our Child Safety and Staff Privacy Policies, which all parents, carers, staff, and visitors are required to follow.  Every child and staff member has the right to privacy. Recording or sharing images without permission can place individuals at risk and is a breach of confidentiality. I appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe, respectful, and secure school environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

- Mr Abraham Diab

 

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Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching

Esmart staff meeting
Following on from our Parent Webinar, the teachers at Cedar Campus participated in an eSmart meeting. Daniel, our eSmart contact, presented relevant information to ensure we are doing all that we can from an educational perspective to keep our kids safe online and using digital technology for positive purposes. We look forward to sharing more eSmart resources with our students and families. 
https://www.alannahandmadeline.org.au/

Booklists & Edrolo
Our booklists for 2026 are available at:
https://www.antonine.catholic.edu.au/learning-wellbeing/booklists

Please ensure you check these carefully to ensure students are prepared and ready to learn in 2026. Teachers have spent time discussing the best resources to support learning and really appreciate when students have the items listed ready for school. 

Edrolo is a platform we subscribe to for some VCE subjects. There is information regarding the Edrolo platform available through the link above. 

Year 11 & 12 Exams Completed
Our Year 11 and 12 students have successfully completed their 2025 exams. For our Year 12 students, this marks the end of their journey at Antonine College. Congratulations to all students for their hard work and dedication throughout the year!

Year 10 Exams & VCE Look Ahead
Year 10 exams will be held this Thursday and Friday. Next week, students will begin their Year 11 studies as part of the VCE Look Ahead Program for 2026. All VCE students will start preparing for the year ahead by gathering resources, receiving homework, and setting goals for a successful start to 2026.

Year 7–9 Exam Timetable
Please refer to the Year 7–9 Exam Timetable for details of exams. Our students will complete revision lessons during class, and their teacher will provide notes and resources to support their study. 

7-9 Exam Timetable Semester 2 2025

- Ms Ria Coffey

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2026 School Theme Competition

Our students recently took part in a creative competition to design the 2026 school theme, “God is Love.” Their thoughtful and inspiring entries beautifully captured the heart of our faith and the joy of expressing it through art. 

  • Rainbow – Tia, 1B

  • Night + Day – Elias, 3A

  • God + Clouds – Charbel, 4A

  • Sacred Heart + Eucharist – Merry, 6A

  • Hands + Love Hearts – Angel, 6B

  • God is Love Crown – Ella, 8

  • Heart on the Mountain – Abiel, 8

  • Jesus Hugging – Michelle, 8

- Ms Tanya Khattar

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First Holy Communion 2025

 

Our First Holy Communion will be held on 30th May 2026. 

Thank you to our parents who have enrolled their child, at the beginning of next year you will receive all the information.

-Sr Veronique Karam

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Cedar Campus Christmas Carols

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Year 6 Transition Mass

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Parent Webinar - Keeping your children safe online

Thank you to the parents who attended Tuesday's Parent Information Webinar. It was a very informative session on how we can keep our children safe online. 

Below is a helpful resource that was shared during the session: 

We encourage all families to download the Beacon App. Beacon is designed specifically for parents as a one-stop shop for reliable information about the online world. It contains the following: 

  • Articles and videos backed by the latest research

  • Tailored content and alerts, unique to your family needs

  • An interactive, personalised digital family agreement

  • Helo and services that are available to you and your family

Click on the links below to download it: 

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1500376514

Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.org.telethonkids.beacon

If you could please scan the QR code and provide feedback for the session presented by Daniel Taylor from eSmart, that would be greatly appreciated.  The eSmart Team take feedback seriously, as they are always wanting to provide schools and their communities with up to date and relevant information.

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eSmart Schools Family Storytime

Wednesday December 3 2025  7:00pm – 7:30pm
Foundation to Year 4 students and their families 
'Seesaw - Digital Child'. Written by Florence Forrest-Jarman & Kim Maslin. Illustrated by Phoebe Zeng. 

Join us for an exciting live Storytime adventure! RB1 the robot thought it would be just another ordinary afternoon—chilling out with her sister Mandy and watching their favourite Tasmanian TV adventures. But when RB1 enters the room, Mandy is gone! Where could she be? Get ready to tune in as we read this action-packed story aloud and follow RB1 on her quest to find her sister. Along the way, she will discover the courage to step out of her comfort zone, explore new things, and maybe even have a little fun doing it! Suitable for children from 4 – 9 years of age. 

Parent resources will be sent 72 hours prior to the event.

👉 [Register for Family Storytime] 

- Mrs Joelle Zakharia

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Pyjama Day

On Friday 15 November 2025, our Parents and Friends organised a Hot Dog Day and Pyjama Day. The day was a great success, with many lunch orders and most students and teachers coming dressed in their pyjamas. This truly reflects the spirit of Antonine College.

A big thank you to our Parents and Friends, Mrs Sophie Saba, Tina Martin for donating the bread rolls from Bakery Delight, Mrs Jacquie Mrs Victoria for the tomato and barbecue sauce, Therese Jeitani for the sandwich papers and Liliane Khoury for the paper bags.

Thank you also to Sahar, Hiba, Sandra, Sophie, Jacquie, for helping on the day. A special thank you to Michelle, Carlos and Noel for their help. 

We extend our sincere thanks to Jihad Semaan and Shadi Harrik for donating the hot dogs and for their generosity.

A big thank you to our admin team Vivien, Nelly, Rawa, and Juliana for supporting this event.

All funds raised will go towards the cooling and heating system in the atrium, which will be completed in 2026.

-Sr Veronique Karam

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Family Maths Corner

Family Maths Corner is all about making maths fun at home. Each fortnight, we share a game that students have been enjoying in class. These games help children build confidence and practise their skills, all while having fun!

Featured game: Closest to 10

Closest to 10 is a game that encourages children to think strategically with numbers. Students can practise addition, subtraction, or multiplication to reach a target number. The target number can be adjusted to make the game easier or more challenging.

Thank you to Eden and Noah from Year 1B for demonstrating the game.

- Miss Jessica Doumit

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Year 2 Celebration of Learning

Last Thursday, 13th of November, 2025  we held our Year 2 Celebration of Learning. We were very excited to welcome families into our classrooms to share all of the wonderful work we had completed in our Inquiry unit, My Special Place. Throughout the term, we explored the important places in our lives and learned how these places help shape who we are. The students were proud to show their drawings, writing, and reflections to their parents. 

After sharing our learning, we finished the morning with a fun game called “Detective.” In this game, one student was chosen to secretly be the leader who made different actions such as clapping, tapping, or waving. The rest of the group copied the actions while the detective stood in the centre, trying hard to work out who the leader was. There was lots of laughter as parents joined in and tried to guess the action leader too. 

It was a wonderful way to celebrate our learning, connect with families, and enjoy a fun activity together. The students felt proud of their work and enjoyed showing their families what they had achieved. 

- Ms Tania Lancuba 

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Year 6 Camp

Student reflection

From Tuesday 5th November to Friday 7th November, the Year 6 students experienced one of the most exciting opportunities our college has to offer: the Year 6 Camp to Phillip Island!

Excitement filled the air like a huge wave slowly building up. Our first stop was the Hobbies Boardwalk. It was quite fun; we explored the area, walked over the boardwalk, and enjoyed some of the snacks we had brought along. Later, we finally saw it — “the island”! Instantly, that wave of joy rose up and splashed over everyone.

Nothing is better than seeing your own cabin… unless it’s catching your first ever crab! Yes, you guessed it — we went crab fishing. It was surprisingly fun, with screams of excitement and cheering as groups caught their very first crab.

Next up was beach time! Also known as tanning, splashing, sand fights, and digging. The beach was immaculate! Bright blue, clear, and beautiful.

Later that evening, we headed to the Penguin Parade to see the cute, fluffy penguins. The chilly winds, full moon, and stunning sunset made it even more magical. It took a little while for the penguins to appear, but eventually we spotted small, adorable groups waddling up the shore. After this, we returned to camp for our first night.

Morning came, bringing our second day. The penguins were still fresh in our minds, so what better way to start the day than buying penguin plushies and keychains from the camp gift shop?

Then came the activities: flying fox, mechanical climbing walls, pedal races, and archery (so many exciting things packed into one day).

After our activities, we headed back to the beach.  I could smell the saltiness of the air, hear classmates screaming and laughing, feel the grains of sand between my fingers, and taste the yucky salt water I accidentally swallowed. When we arrived back to camp, we enjoyed a tasty burger lunch before jumping into the shimmering blue pool. Splashes, cannonballs, and squeals filled the whole afternoon.

Antonine Idol took place later that night, and it was a highlight for many. There were so many cool dances the girls created, entertaining show-and-tells, a funny play from the boys, and lots of acts that had us cracking up.

After the amazing and creative talent show, it was time to embrace the true camping vibe, lighting a bonfire, roasting marshmallows, and hanging out with our best mates. Even though we wished camp could last forever, the final day eventually arrived.

On our last morning, we packed up and prepared for the long bus ride home. We stopped at San Remo for lunch, where we had to battle determined seagulls just to eat our sandwiches in peace! Then we visited the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. We were lucky enough to get a tour and enjoy the arcade games before heading back to school, tired but happy, as we wrapped up our unforgettable Year 6 camp.

On behalf of Year 6, we want to thank all the teachers who helped make camp possible.

- Naya S, 6C 

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Adam Saad Cup

Today a group of Year 6’s went to Tony Sheehan Oval to participate in the Adam Saad Cup. We had a boys and girls team with our girls' team making it to the 3rd vs 4th Final. Unfortunately, they lost. All students showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. I believe the highlight was getting Adam Saad to sign our posters and getting a photo with him! Thanks to Miss Mikalya and Wallace for helping for the day.

Congratulations to Serly Haddad won the longest kick competition and Asem Shalfoun came 2nd in the competition. 

It was a great day had by all. 

- Miss Casey Crooks 

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Lebanese Independence Day Drawing

To celebrate Lebanese Independence Day, our students in years 5 & 6  took part in a creative drawing activity that helped them learn about the meaning of this special occasion.

They created colourful drawings of the Lebanese flag, Cedar tree, and peaceful landscapes in Lebanon.

Below are photos of their work.

- Mr Joseph Abou-Zeid

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VALTA - Cedar Campus

Congratulations to all VALTA (Victorian Arabic language Teaching Association) entries

We are so proud of our students hard work, creativity, and amazing effort in this years event. They represented our school beautifully and showed great teamwork and enthusiasm. 

Well done to:

Zahra, Elias, Sam, Anthony, Khoder, Emma, Reema, Mekaela, Lindsey, Emma, Elena, Miriam, Clarita, Nay, Michael, Nour, Sham, Valentina, Chloe, Tahlia, and Anita, Natalie. 

- Mr Joseph Abou-Zeid

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VALTA Competition 2025

Our students, as always, participated with love and enthusiasm in the annual VALTA competition (the Victorian Arabic Language Teachers Association). This year’s theme was “The Most Enjoyable and Memorable Story,” and the students chose stories close to their hearts. Their narratives reflected their travels to Lebanon, Iraq, and Bali, their memorable experiences at school camp, and important religious celebrations such as the Feast of Saint Barbara and Palm Sunday.

The participants were:

  • Year 7: Rachelle Al-Rachid, Mary Rouma, Valantina Riyadh

  • Year 8: Joelle Al-Ali, Luna Al-Helou, Diana Al-Daher

  • Year 9: Sarah Fawzi, Natalya Al-Jat, Nour Shalfoun, Antoun Shallhoub

  • Year 10: Nour Farhah, Elias Farrouh, Yamen Ghaith, Mike Nassar, Christian Riyadh

  • Year 11: Rose Dwayeb

As part of the celebration, all participating students received participation vouchers, acknowledging their effort and commitment. In addition, special vouchers were awarded to the high achievers, recognising their outstanding performance and creative excellence in the competition. These rewards added excitement and motivation, making the event even more memorable for everyone involved.

Events like the VALTA competition are highly valuable for students learning Arabic. Academically, they strengthen language proficiency by giving students the opportunity to write, speak, and reflect creatively using authentic vocabulary and grammar. Culturally, they deepen students’ understanding of Arab traditions, celebrations, and identity, allowing them to connect their personal experiences with the richness of the Arabic-speaking world. Interpersonally, these competitions build confidence, communication skills, and a sense of community as students share meaningful stories and appreciate one another’s perspectives.
Together, such events make Arabic learning engaging, relevant, and deeply rewarding.

- Mrs Layla Moussallem Issa

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Years 7 – 9 Exams

All Years 7 – 9 will be undertaking exams in just two weeks. Preparing for a Semester’s worth of work can be a daunting task.  Below are some simple tips and tricks that you can use to support your child in preparing for the end of year exams.

Brain Dump:

A brain dump can be a fast and effective way to seeing what they know vs. what they don’t know.  Each student will be given a list of topics to revise prior to their exam.  Set a timer for 5mins and ask you son and/or daughter to write everything they can remember from that topic onto a piece of paper. These could be key words, diagrams, flow charts, dot points, sentences, anything that they can remember.  At the end of the timer, they can then use their books to fill in what was missing by reading their notes and adding to their brain dump list.  This helps them to focus on what they don’t know or don’t remember rather than focusing on what they do know.

Glossary Words:

All subjects have their own language.  Whether it be Year 7 Geometry in Maths or Year 9 Biology in Science. Glossary words or cue cards are a great way for practicing and revising words.  Cue cards are small pieces of paper about the size of your palm with the word on one side and a description of that word on the other.  Students are then encouraged to read them every single night to learn the “language”.  You can help support your son and/or daughter by quizzing them on the language.  Read the word and ask them to give the description, any words that they don’t know are the ones that they need to revise.

Revision should be done in short bursts no more than 30 minutes at a time with a 10 minute break in between unless they are completing a practice exam.  Setting a timer and providing a space where students can be supervised by older siblings, parents and/or guardians will ensure that they do complete the work. Remove all devices and turn off notifications.  Exams are completed by most students at the end of Year 12 and requires as much practice as possible to improve on exam taking skills.  At Antonine we provide these opportunities for students in all year levels to complete as many practice exams as possible to build these skills and support their learning.  Thank you for all that you do in supporting us to help support your child. If you would like any extra advice or specific study skill recommendations for your son and/or daughter, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s Year Level Coordinator who will be able to assist you.   

- Ms Laura Adamson

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Year 7 Science Practical Lessons

Student reflection: 

The Year 7s have been doing practical investigations tasks to enhance our understanding of chemistry. One experiment involved testing whether Diet Coke, Sugar-Free Coke, and regular Coke would sink or float in water, observing how their different formulas influenced the outcome. Ms. Nasr, Ms Adamson, and Mr Filipini helped us write an investigation report including the aim, hypothesis, variables, method, discussion, and conclusion. We have also worked with strong chemicals, carefully observing their reactions with other substances. Throughout these pracs, we have learnt scientific terms to describe the types of reactions observed. Overall, while chemistry can be challenging, these investigations have greatly improved our understanding by allowing us to experience these outcomes firsthand in the science lab.

- Chanel Hirmiz 7C

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Year 9 Forum 2024 Winners

Last year, the Year 9 Forum focused on the key question: “How can young people contribute to Antonine College after exploring the city of Melbourne?”

Students were challenged to select one of several topics and use their city research to develop a proposal aimed at improving an aspect of the College. The chosen project, The Environment in Melbourne – Creating More Green Spaces, focused on enhancing sustainability and wellbeing within the school community.

Our winning group, Lara Abbas, Lily Ibrahim and Clara Taouk had an inspiring goal: to enrich the learning environment by bringing elements of nature into the classroom and fostering a stronger connection between students and the natural world. Their thoughtful proposal highlighted the importance of green spaces in supporting both learning and environmental awareness.

During the holiday break, their vision became a reality with the installation of green walls in the Year 9 classroom. These living walls have transformed the space, providing a calming atmosphere and allowing students to feel more connected to nature while they learn.

Congratulations to the following students for their creativity, collaboration, and commitment to sustainability in bringing this project to life. 

- Ms Diane Farah

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Year 9 Food Technology - Homemade Scones

As part of their ‘Food from Around the World’ unit, Year 9 students took part in a practical lesson focused on a classic dish from the United Kingdom- Homemade Scones!  This hands-on task not only introduced most students to this treat but also helped demonstrate how certain foods from around the world have become embedded in Australia’s food culture and cuisine. 

Students demonstrated their application of knowledge in following recipe procedures to key baking skills.  They were careful not to overmix the dough as they were told that this may affect the texture of their scones.  The year 9’s were pleasantly surprised on how delicious their creations were, with the addition of jam and cream.  Some students even tried the scones with hazelnut and pistachio spread and created a new variation to the traditional dish!

This practical lesson was not only enjoyable but also supported students’ understanding of global cuisines, cultural traditions, and the ways food connects people from Australia and beyond.  

- Ms Norma Francis

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Italian and Food Technology combined classes

On Wednesday 19th November, two Year 10 classes were set the challenge of making pizzas. One class had the upper hand as they had been studying food technology all semester, while the other class had been studying all things Italian!

The students were guided in their work by Ms Norma who showed them exactly how to make the pizza dough. Students combined flour, salt and water and then got down to the difficult task of kneading. Only a few students forgot to dust their benches in flour, which resulted in pizza bases being stuck to benches! 

Once the bases were prepared, students topped them with tomato, cheese, capsicum and olives. Ms. Josephine was on hand helping students with their toppings. Some rebellious students decided to top their pizzas with pineapple! This surprised and upset the Italian teacher, Ms. Mezzatesta who had spent most of the class handing out panettone and playing Italian music!

All in all, it was a fun lesson, where students were able to finish up their classes by making some delicious pizzas. Thank you to all involved for a great lesson and a fantastic end to Year 10 classes!

- Ms Maria Mezzatesta

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Year 10 Food Technology- Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Year 10 Food Technology students recently took part in a truly enjoyable practical lesson baking chocolate chip cookies.  It was their opportunity to make a delicious treat as well as demonstrate the application of knowledge they have gained throughout the term on cooking methods and techniques. 

Working in groups of two, students demonstrated the importance of accurate measuring, following baking procedures as detailed and the importance of kitchen safety when using mixers and ovens.  In the process of collecting their ingredients to creating their cookie dough, students learned how small deviations like mixing wet and dry ingredients and ingredient quantities can affect the final product. 

Students evaluated their final products and were proud of the taste and texture of their cookies.  The year 10’s really enjoyed this hands-on task and most students stated they would continue to make the cookies at home using the same recipe because of how delicious they were! 

- Ms Norma Francis

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Year 10 Formal

In term 3 students study a unit on respectful relationships. Students evaluate the influence of respect, empathy, and power on establishing and maintaining positive relationships.  To support their theoretical studies, all Year 10 students participate in dance lessons with their classes which are presented formally in October at the Year 10 formal. 

This is one of the highlights for Year 10s as students have the opportunity to get to know others in the class, step out of their comfort zone and try a new skill. These dances were choreographed and taught by staff at the college which incorporated dance genres such as ballroom, jazz and contemporary. 

Behind the scenes there is a big commitment from staff to make this day successful. I want to use this opportunity to thank the following staff members for their ongoing support with this special day for Year 10 students, Helen Diab, Jessica Armand, Caitlin McAleece, Christine Al-Mourani, Callum Lyall, Stephanie Hartnup, Indira Natoli and Jack Kirkman.  

- Miss Isabella Athaide
 

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5 - 7 November: Year 6 Camp

19 - 21 November: Year 11 Camp

20 - 21 November: Year 10 Exams

20 November: Year 9 Production

24 - 28 November: VCE Look Ahead

26 November: Antonine College Awards Evening

3 - 5 December: Year 7-9 Exams

3 December: Cedar Christmas Concert

9 December: Year 6 Transition Mass

10 December: Year 6 Activities Day and Final Day

11 December: F - Year 5 Last Day

Pilgrims of Hope - College Theme 2025