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9/10 Outdorr Ed

Mr Goward's 9/10 Outdoor Ed class had a great time rock climbing and playing indoor Hockey last week.

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Year 8 Materials Technology

Getting off to a great start to Semester 2 in Year 8 Materials Technology. 

Students completing their workshop safely while producing a chopping/serving board.

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Visit to Leopold Primary School

Some past Leopold Primary School students returned to their old stomping ground on Tuesday to meet with the LPS principal Mr Bott. 

The students are working with Mr Bott and LPS to design and construct a time capsule as a memento for the celebration of 150 years of Leopold Primary School.

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Year 9/10 Digital Technology and Systems Technology

Year 9/10 Digital Technology and Systems Technology students enjoyed their excursion to Geelong Tech School.

They were involved in learning Adobe Illustrator. Students then furthered their skills by designing silhouettes and then having their silhouettes cut out of cardboard via the laser.

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Year 73 Science Class

Mr Curnick’s recent 73 Science class created these amazing tie dyed t-shirts.

 After learning about the principles of chromatography on separating mixtures, we applied them to
T-shirts. 

We used methylated spirits and permanent markers to create some memorable take home masterpieces. Such fun!

Passport to Employment (P2E)

Week 1 of Passport to Employment (P2E) has started with a blast

The initiative was facilitated by GRLLEN’s Jan Dillon and Leesa Hanlon. The program has 8 Geelong secondary schools including 24 Year 10, 11 and 12 students participating! 

Students enjoyed hot chocolates on arrival, fun get to know you activities, creating a resume and a tour of The Gordon East Campus trade facilities!

The aim of the Passport 2 Employment program gives secondary students increased opportunities to build skills, knowledge and capacity to assist them in finding and retaining employment in the workforce and further education

Participants will graduate with positive aspirations and attitudes to life after school. Keep an eye on our socials for weekly updates on P2E

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Cafe Skills

Cafe skills students made some delicious brioche breakfast rolls.

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Year 9/10 & 11/12 Studio Arts Excursion to the Picasso Exhibit at NGV

Last Monday we went to the Picasso exhibit in Melbourne. It was great seeing some amazing talent, Picasso’s art work

The Art work had beautiful colors textures and shapes, it inspired us to come back and make some great pieces of work. 

It was great to be out in the beautiful Melbourne air with some delicious food and some amazing tote bags. Feels great to have experienced that with some great people!

Thanks to Mrs Honeywell, Ms McInnes and Ms Mahr.

- Article by Year 10 Ceramics Students.