Year 9 and 10 Exams

Year 9 and 10 Exam Period – Supporting Our Students
As we approach the Year 9 and 10 exam period, we encourage families to help students establish healthy study routines, stay organized and maintain balance with rest and wellbeing. Exams are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning, build academic confidence and develop valuable skills in time management and preparation. A clear exam schedule will be published to assist with planning at home. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students approach this time with focus and resilience.

Museo Italiano - Year 10 Italian

On Wednesday 28th May, Mr Zarosinski and the students in his Year 10 Italian class had the chance to visit the Museo Italiano operated by Co.As.It to learn about the Italian migration story.  Students learnt about the regions of Italy which had the most number of emigrants, the places they settled in Australia, such as Carlton, as well as the difficulties and challenges they faced in a new country.

Highlights of the Museo  included viewing the many good luck charms (or portafortuna) that the families brought along with them, the various kitchen appliances (such as the stovetop coffee machine and biscuit presses) to make themselves at home in their new countries. It was also great to see one of the first barista coffee machines used in Australia, which without Italians there would not have been an interest in coffee for 20th century Australians! And who could forget the impact on the Australian sports and arts scene?!

This experience helped put into perspective the content learnt in class about the difficulties experienced by Italian migrants during the 20th century, as well as the way Australian culture has been enriched by the contributions of the many Italian families who relocated to Australia after the World Wars and political uncertainty that followed.

To top off the excursion, Mr Zarosinski took the students to Brunetti’s - an iconic Italian cafe and cake store - to experience the Italian culture first hand that they just learnt about.

Artists: Kassidy, Theresa, Jade, Sian, Ngun, Mary,

Elin, Meena, Justin, Mark, Marvin and Selivya

Year 10 Sculpture students have been busy building their ceramic vessels by hand, using the coil technique. They drew inspiration from existing forms and developed their own ideas about what a vessel can potentially look like. Lastly, they used glaze to paint the fired pieces, which helped to emphasise the texture and form of their piece. Beautiful artworks from our talented students.  

Ms Cioccia and Ms Nagi-Hanley, Visual Arts 

World Environment Day June 5th is a reminder that even small actions can have a big impact on our planet. At CRC St Albans, we encourage everyone to act locally by making simple choices that help care for creation—just like Pope Francis urges us to in Laudato Si’. This important letter calls on all people to care for our common home, and reminds us that the Earth is a gift we share with future generations.

One easy way to help is by placing your empty water bottles and cans in the collection container near the canteen. These are cashed in, and all proceeds go to our local Food Bank, supporting people in need—another way we show community and compassion in action.

Let’s also be mindful of how we care for our school grounds. Take responsibility for cleaning up after yourself and use the appropriate bins for rubbish and recycling. Respecting our environment here at school is a sign of gratitude and awareness of the bigger picture.

Today, take a moment to appreciate the world around you—both near and far—and remember that caring for creation begins with us.