Refuge
Refuge ‘Refuge’ is a thought provoking tween novel set on a mysterious island. Written by Jackie French the novel focuses on a thirteen year old boy that thinks he’s found a perfect Australia… but...
View Article“Replacing Dolls with Fur” global project with Israel
My name Hanita hen and I am a teacher in a primary school. I’m from Israel I want to do a project- replacing dolls with fur (we’ll send a stuffed animal of Israel and you send us a stuffed animal , And...
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Spring is in the air!
The school bird aviary is like a nursery this week with the arrival of baby quail and diamond doves. The bird aviary is one of a number of special clubs and leadership oportunities that have offered...
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Remembrance Day
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, our school will maintain a minute’s silence as part of their Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Hawkesdale Reflection centre in the centre of our small...
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Christmas Plum Pudding Orders
It is that time of the year, when our Parents Club and Community get busy preparing and cooking our popular Christmas Plum Puddings. Orders are now being taken for these Plum Puddings. Please fill in...
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The doves have mailed in!
Opening the parcel from Israel This term Go-Getters grade under the guidance of their teacher, Tyna Lee, have linked up with a Grade 5 class at Huberman School in Israel. We have been emailing with...
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2015 Investiture Ceremony
Mr Bob Handby (left) with Senior College Captains. Last Wednesday we conducted the school investiture ceremony to recognise our school leaders. Mr Bob Handby, Victorian State Finalist Senior...
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“Body at War” at Federation University, Ballarat
On Friday 17th April, four VCE Biology students attended the “Your Body at War” program, facilitated by the Gene Technology Access Centre at Federation University. Kiri, Leah, Che and Stephanie...
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School Anzac Day Commemoration
150 poppies made by the students In this centenary of the Gallipoli Landing, our school will hold an ANZAC Day commemoration on Friday, April 24th. The commemoration will be held in the College stadium...
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Anzac Day Ceremony
Our ceremony began with our two junior school captains carrying the Australian Flag across the stage, draping it over the steps leading up to the stage and then standing beside the flag. The program...
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Melbourne Work Experience
Year 11 students are currently undertaking a two week program of work experience. The majority of students are working in Melbourne. For many this means exposure to a ‘whole new world’! The city is so...
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Girls Football
Last Friday saw the VCAL students organise a Girls’ Football match as part of their studies. Girls from Year 7 through to Year 12 formed two teams and under the guidance of two VCAL umpires played an...
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Maker Spaces in our own Backyard!
Primary school children have been busy making all manner of huts and cubbies with natural materials found around our beautiful school grounds. Students have shown spontaneity, high skill levels and...
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Remembrance Day – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
Today the entire school walked to the Reflection Space in the centre of Hawkesdale. A number of community members, including local council member, Jim Doukas, and staff and students from the...
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Profile of past student, Emily Huglin.
Emily is the eldest of three children of Frank and Anne-Maree Huglin. She started at Hawkesdale P12 College in Prep in 1999 and graduated from Year 12 in 2011. Emily recalls some memories from her...
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