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The Year 12 General Geography students took their learning into the field with an excursion to the Swan Valley as part of their study of globalisation and the geography of wine.

Through visits to Olive Farm Wines, the House of Honey and Mandoon Estate, students took part in educational sessions with winemakers, grape growers and cellar door staff, gaining insights into the Swan Valley’s wine and mead industry, including viticulture, tourism, and connections to global markets. Students also explored the role of emerging technologies in wine production and distribution, as well as the social, economic and environmental implications of the industry. They gained an understanding of how government regulations influence wine businesses, while seeing how concepts studied in class apply to real-world contexts.

The Year 9 Academic Elite Program and HASS extension students recently spent a day at Kings Park Education Centre developing their geographical knowledge and fieldwork skills .

During the orienteering session, students worked collaboratively in groups to apply their mapping and navigation skills as they made their way around the park. Along the journey, they answered quiz questions and explored the park’s diverse native flora.

In the Bushland Carers workshop, they conducted fieldwork to collect data and plant material for seed conservation and conducted investigations into barriers to seed germination.

Through these hands-on experiences, students gained a deeper appreciation of the biodiversity of Western Australia and the importance of conserving this environment for future generations.

The Year 7 English students recently stepped into the world of Shakespeare through a hands-on workshop as part of the Bell Shakespeare Artist in Residence program.

Working with a professional visiting artist, students explored their Term 3 text, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, through movement, performance and improvisation. Bringing scenes to life gave students a fun and engaging way to explore the characters, story and themes of Shakespeare’s classic play.

One student said that they found the learning both enjoyable and meaningful, describing it as “good fun making up scenes with your mates” and a great way to gain a better understanding of what happens in the play. Students reflected on how the experience helped bring the story to life.

A fantastic opportunity for our Year 7 students to experience Shakespeare rather than simply read it, building confidence, creativity and a deeper understanding of their text.

The Athletics Carnival was bigger and better than ever this year, with the exciting opportunity to host the event for the first time at WA Athletics Stadium.

Almost 600 students came together for a fantastic day of competition, participation and House spirit. Students challenged themselves, supported their peers and celebrated some incredible achievements, with new school records set in the 100m and triple jump!

After a fantastic day of competition, there could only be one Champion House for 2026…

🏆 Congratulations to UMBRINA! 🏆

📸Photo Credit: Ella-rose Wilson, Brooklyn Pulesea, Trislie Abenoja, Fletcher Humphreys, Kai Williams, Koby Taylor, Jade Pengelly and Emily Owen.

Year 12 student, Hayden Orr, is making the most of his Workplace Learning opportunity, gaining valuable hands-on experience as a kitchen hand.

Working in a busy commercial kitchen, Hayden’s role focuses primarily on food preparation, allowing him to develop practical skills, build confidence and experience the realities of working in the hospitality industry.

At Aveley SC, students in Years 11 and 12 can nominate to complete Workplace Learning as part of their Senior School studies. Working closely with our Pathways Team, students are encouraged to find a host employer aligned with their interests and career goals, helping them gain real-world experience, develop industry-specific skills and prepare for life beyond school.

The Year 8 Sports Elite students recently visited the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) to experience what life is like in a high-performance sporting environment.

Students gained valuable insight into training, recovery, nutrition and athlete support, while learning about the dedication, discipline and resilience required to succeed at an elite level.

A fantastic opportunity to connect their learning with real-world sporting pathways and be inspired to set goals and strive for excellence.

Recently, the Year 7 and 8 students took part in the Water Corporation Waterwise Experience during their HASS period. This interactive and immersive incursion is designed to inspire curiosity and action around water sustainability in Western Australia and the world.

Using silent disco technology and engaging storytelling, students travelled through different ‘tent worlds’ to explore our water sources, treatment processes and the importance of protecting our planet’s precious resources for a growing population.

From journeying through an arid landscape to exploring space and viewing Perth from a new perspective, students discovered how our choices today can help create a more sustainable future.

The incursion was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that encouraged our students to become sustainability ambassadors!

Students from our Education Support program recently had the fantastic opportunity to take part in the Perth Wildcats All Abilities Basketball Carnival, an inclusive event celebrating basketball, teamwork, skill development and sportsmanship.

What a fantastic week of discovery, creativity and hands-on learning as our students celebrated Science Week.

Students got hands-on with nature and sustainability through a range of fun activities, including creating their own DIY seed cups with googly eyes, seeds and soil to take home, making leaf rubbing artworks and designing their own seed packets to grow plants at home. They also experimented with techniques for pressing real flowers, explored the fascinating world beneath our feet by investigating soil food webs and using microscopes to discover living organisms, seeds and other materials, and created DIY seed paper from recycled paper embedded with seeds.

It was wonderful to see our students getting curious, asking questions and exploring the science all around us.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Science Week such a fun and inspiring celebration of discovery.

What an incredible two nights! Our talented students performed to a full house, bringing Shakespeare’s magical world to life with confidence, creativity and energy.

After months of rehearsals, our cast and crew’s dedication truly shone on stage. From the performances and choreography to the sets, costumes, lighting, sound and backstage production, every element came together beautifully.

A huge congratulations and thank you to our amazing students, staff, production team and everyone who played a part in making this production possible.

We are incredibly proud of everyone involved. What a wonderful way to celebrate the talent, dedication and creativity of our students!