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TAKING VCE ENGLISH ONTO THE PAVEMENT! Here we are identifying language features in Cate Kennedy's 'Like a House on Fire'. A fun way to stay learning focused on a Friday afternoon. #vceenglish #activelearning #outdoorclassroom #makinglearningfun #englishclassroom

STATE SOCCER FINALS Tuesday saw our Intermediate Girls Soccer take on the penultimate stage of School Soccer in Victoria. The team was fantastic in their efforts on the pitch as well as sportsmanship, and improved as the day went on. They saved their best for last, with a comprehensive 2-0

BOOK WEEK ACTIVITIES Book Week isn't just about reading and dressing up. Every day we celebrated books with a different literary themed activity. #ChildrensBookWeek #participation #lunchtimeactivities #engagement #makingmemories

A GREAT EVENING OF ART & MUSIC We are combining our annual art exhibition and music gig into one amazing arts event. Come along on Thursday 17th September from 3:30pm. Year 7-12 student artwork will be on display. Musical performances start at 5pm. With an 8:30pm finish. Entry fee: gold

BOOK WEEK COSTUMES We love dress ups AND books! 😍📚Here are some highlights from our staff and students. Well done and thank you to everyone who put in the effort to brighten our spaces. #ChildrensBookWeek #bookweekcostumes #participation #engagement

FAREWELL LUNCH FOR OUR YEAR 12 ITALIAN STUDENTS Our year 10 Italian students cooked lunch for the year 12 Italian students as a farewell and a chance to wish them all the best. The year 10s made gnocchi and 3 types of sauce; pesto, tomato and burnt butter and sage.

AUTHOR TALK Our senior students had the opportunity to hear from celebrated author, Fernanda Dahlstrom, who was visiting Daylesford for the local Words in Winter literary festival. Dahlstrom has recently published a memoir called "The Framing," which is about "childhood, truth and lies, and the justice system." Students enjoyed hearing

WORDS IN WINTER LAUNCH Last Wednesday the college again participated in the Words in Winter launch. Introduced by English teachers Amanda de Clifford and Kirky Kirkman, participating students flourished as their pieces explored this festival's 24th annual theme “Curiouser and Curiouser”. Supported by music teachers Denis Toner and Ralph Rehak,

TECH SCHOOLS VICTORIA STUDENTS LEADERS IN STEM One of our year 10 students recently represented Daylesford College and Ballarat Tech School at the inaugural Tech Schools Victoria Student Leaders in STEM Forum at the Royal Society of Victoria as part of Inspiring Victoria’s National Science Week celebrations. The Forum brought

VCE PE GYM EXCURSION Over the past few weeks, our year 12 students have had the opportunity to put their learning into action through participating in different training methods. A big thanks to Lachie from @daylesfordcrossfit and Jon from @peak.physique.fit for putting the students through their paces. #activelearning #participation #physicaleducation

🏐 YEAR 8 VOLLEYBALL | EUREKA DIVISION 🏐 Last week, our Year 8 students competed in the Eureka Division Volleyball Tournament, showcasing skill, determination and fantastic sportsmanship throughout the day. 👏 Through teamwork and communication, both the boys A team and girls team managed to secure places into the grand

VCE UNIT 2 HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT HEPBURN HOUSE VISIT After learning about development across the lifespan, the class spent the morning at Hepburn House getting to know some of the residents. They spent time conversing, finding shared interests such as sports clubs or music, a few laughs and making

ABC OF ESPRESSO MAKING After starting 'DC Coffee Club' earlier this year, the VM Events class headed to the @williamanglissinstitute to sharpen their skills thanks to a grant through the Department of Education. Throughout the course, students learnt about espresso extraction and milk texturing, before having a go and creating

DAYLESFORD COLLEGE PRODUCTION Tickets are selling fast! Join us on 5th, 6th and 7th August for 'A day in the life of Daylesford College' a funny, uplifting musical celebrating resilience, belonging and the power of coming together. Tickets available at events.humanitix.com/annual-college-production?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jrszitg&fbclid=IwY2xjawTY-f1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlS0pNZ0xFZU9tQmJ4Z0J6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmWqfGlGEilNUcXFqHB6EINEmmtJR7W-mL6cY6BVwpPFSuXYs0gtCuRzEZUX_aem_Yzn01QfqZX7XlfvKgkjvcA #schoolproduction #livetheatre #visithepburnshire #engagement #makingmemories

MODEL UNITED NATIONS SIMULATION Last week, some of our Year 12 Italian students took part in a Model UN session in Italian language discussing and debating a draft resolution on the topic Planet Ocean: Protecting the world's oceans, seas and marine resources. Our students were the delegates of Greece and

10 WORK EXPERIENCE Three of our year 10 students enjoying work exerience at the end of last term. Firstly, having a great time at St Augustine's Parish Primary School in Creswick - spending the morning with the Preps and the remainder of the days with other year levels and specialists.