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23.01.2022 Great to know that past student Simon Burke ,and his Melbourne based soul/jazz/blues group, The Meltdown have ticked over 2 million plays on Spotify for Better Days. Have a listen and smooth yourself into the weekend. May there be better days ahead for us all. YouTube.com/watch?v=KgP41Ei8nqg
23.01.2022 And now for something really cool on a Friday night. Past student, singer songwriter Diamond Vargas is down to the final 10 in a Listen Up, Australian songwriting prize. The semifinal will take place on October 17. Listen Up promotes the unique ability of music to unite and heal. Big congratulations Diamond on your music career so far and we wish you all the best for October. Enjoy Diamond’s beautiful vocal performance on this rhythm and blues track; No Control. https://youtu.be/2_a9kNwzp_4
23.01.2022 Our Year 12s have done it hard this year and returning to school to meet up with friends, classmates and teachers has been a great joy. Enjoy these pics of their Dress up days in this final week. We send our warmest wishes to every single one of you for your perseverance and grit and all the very best for exams to come.
22.01.2022 The Elwood College School Council is delighted to officially announce that Todd Asensio has been appointed Principal, after a formalised DET interview process. Todd has been Acting Principal for the past 18 months and has shown strong leadership through a challenging time. He was appointed Assistant Principal at Elwood College in 2012, and was previously at Melbourne High for 8 years. The college community congratulates Todd on his appointment.
20.01.2022 Year 11 Legal Studies teacher Alanah Jessop, reported that her class had a very enjoyable virtual meeting with the Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau and her husband Mr Howard QC,live from Government House. This was part of the Governor in Schools Program which provides an opportunity for students to learn about the role of the Governor in our democracy and system of government.
17.01.2022 And now for something lighter... past student, acclaimed Melbourne jazz singer, music teacher, pianist,guitarist and past student Lillian Albazi ( 2007-12) now has a new alt indie rock band; Great Falls. Lillian says she owes her career to the special culture in the Elwood College music department and the professional development she got from participating in school musicals and events on the stage of our very own Phoenix Theatre. For full story see: www.elwood.vic.edu.au/lillian-Albazi Go to https://greatfallsaus.bandcamp.com/ to hear new single by her Great Falls Band which premiered on PBS radio in June 2020.
17.01.2022 Last week Elwood College had its first ever online Transition day for Grade 6 students. Sit back, relax and let teachers and students give you a virtual tour of the school and explain what they really love about the learning environment. You can even do an online science experiment, basketball workout or make chocolate yum yum balls. A very warm ( early) welcome to the college for the 2021 Year 7s and any other new students. Please share. https://sites.google.com/elwood.vic.edu./transitionday/home
15.01.2022 A big, warm welcome back to school for Years 8-10 next Monday. Next week will be the last week of scheduled classes for our year 12s and they have planned COVID safe activities to celebrate. The Year 12s will have their Graduation ceremony from 3.30 pm next Friday Oct 30 and this will be live-streamed for family and friends. We know how important this ceremony will be for students, and we are so proud of every single one of them.
13.01.2022 Wonderfully joyous last day for Year 12s and congratulations to Charlie The Hound for graduating. ( Schooled by owner Sunday Fleet).
09.01.2022 This afternoon’s emotional Year 12 Graduation Ceremony which was live-streamed to 145 parents, families and friends, opened with moving speeches from school captains Neelu Siddhu and Duke Wilson and closed with teachers reading Dr Seuss’s book Oh the Places You Will Go. Mr Costolloe, the Year 12 coordinator paid tribute to a wonderful student group and certificates were presented to the 120+ cohort in their home rooms. Congratulations to Lorien Medina and Duke Wilson who are the 2020 Valedictorians. Farewell to you all and thank you; every single one of you, for your contributions to school life over the years and for your perseverance and cheerfulness in a tough year.
08.01.2022 On World Teacher’s Day in Australia we salute all of the teaching staff at Elwood College. In an exhausting and turbulent year you have worked so hard to support all students and have put in long hours to ensure that online learning is engaging and motivating. We thank all of you sincerely for your professional and caring approach.
06.01.2022 Although our classrooms are empty for now we send out best wishes to all students, teachers and community members. Stay safe and stay home. Remember the Elwood College well-being team have created a wellbeing website for students and parents/carers. https://sites.google.com/e/wellbeing-and-mental-health/home
04.01.2022 Congratulations to year 7 student Finlay Van Lieshout, who with his brother Kai are the School Category winners in the 2020 Victorian Design E-Waste Challenge. The boys designed an Ez-Recycle App to connect people who have electronics they no longer need, with people that can make good use of them. The Jury, chaired by ABC presenter Craig Reucassel, commended the originality and clarity of the idea and believe the app has great potential for development and implementation. Finlay and his peers at Elwood College are looking forward to enjoying the NGV prize pack next term which includes a talk and exhibition.
04.01.2022 Hon Michael Kirby, eminent retired Barrister and Judge, attended state schools and is an advocate for public education. He applauds the efforts of teachers who have shown compassion and adaptability to support students during this long lockdown. Teachers Rock! https://twitter.com/pefoz/status/1315420021233860609?s=21
01.01.2022 A big welcome back to school today for all our Year 7s and all VCE students. We wish you all well.
