As a part of Year 9 Trinity program Hughes were lucky enough to have the fortunate opportunity to give back to their community by assisting the wonderful people at Iramoo Grassland Centre at Victoria University in St Albans.

Iramoo is a native word meaning ‘Grassy Plains’ in the Woiwurrung language. These grasslands were once flourishing with native plant species and a source of food and material for art and tools for First Nations peoples over thousands of years. Due to urbanization the native plant species started to disappear from the region.

9 Hughes contributed their time as apart of their ‘community service’ for their Trinity Program this term. Students participated in a wide range of activities that contributed to restoring the Grassland back to its natural biodiversity by weeding, planting and plant propagation. Through this experience, students received an insightful experience in the purpose of giving back to the community and to promote the importance of preserving natural biodiversity.

On the behalf of CRC St Albans, we would like to thank Megan at Iramoo for contributing her time to provide Hughes with a unique experience.

Mr Samuel King, 9 Hughes Homeroom Teacher

This week our Year 9 and 10 students took part in the Road Smart Interactive Program, delivered here at school by the Melbourne Museum. This engaging and hands-on program gave students the opportunity to explore the importance of being safe and responsible road users. Through interactive activities and real-life scenarios, they learned practical strategies to keep themselves and others safe on the road—whether as pedestrians, passengers, cyclists, or future drivers. The program was a valuable reminder of how we can all make safer choices and contribute to a positive road safety culture in our community. 

Our Year 9 students are heading off to Halls Gap soon for their school camp!
To help with preparation, we encourage families to start gathering essential items such as sleeping bags, warm jackets, and other camping gear this weekend. 

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the school — Blake Robinson will be happy to assist.

We can’t wait for an exciting and memorable camp experience!

Mr Blake Robinson, Year 9 Leader

This term, students across all year levels have been learning how to resolve conflict in respectful and positive ways. Through Pastoral Care, they have been exploring the Conflict Resolution Process, a step-by-step guide that encourages them to reflect on their emotions, listen to others, and make Smart Choices when problems arise.

These activities give students the tools to handle disagreements calmly and fairly—skills that will serve them well at school, at home, and in the community.

We encourage families to continue the conversation at home. Talk together about the importance of making Smart Choices and how respectful problem-solving can strengthen relationships and build a kinder, more supportive community.

Path 1: Stay upset, ignore them, and let the problem grow.
The friendship gets weaker, and the conflict remains unresolved.

Path 2: Try a Restorative Conversation to make things right.
Here are the 6 guiding questions:
1. What happened?
2. What were you thinking at the time?
3. What have you thought about since?
4. Who has been affected by what happened?
5. What needs to happen to make things right?
6. What support do you need?

The choice is yours — but only one path leads to respect, understanding, and stronger friendships.

Which one will you choose?

Sam from Cybersafety Project visited Our Year 7s to talk about navigating the digital world safely