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VCE/VET unit 3 Community Services students we lucky to visit Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre this week. The class is looking at Engagement Strategies used within the community services sector and the types of clients who utilise these wonderful programs. Thankyou to GEALC for their warm welcome - it was amazing to see the wonderful learning programs in action
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Take pride in your accomplishments
With the conclusion of a busy and rewarding 10-week term, learning at OLSH has continued to flourish in both achievement and spirit. Our students and teachers should feel a great sense of pride in all that has been accomplished.
Our senior students have completed their exams, demonstrating that assessment is not simply about outcomes, but about the growth and learning that occur along the way. As I continue to remind my Year 10 students, now is the time to establish strong study habits in preparation for end-of-year exams — developing mind maps, refining study notes, and making the most of collaborative group study sessions.
A key highlight of the term was the VCE Learning and Pathways Expo, which provided our students with valuable insights into subject selection, future pathways and career opportunities. The level of engagement and curiosity shown was outstanding, and it was encouraging to see students thoughtfully considering their individual learning journeys ahead.
The first round of the Nous Sommes program concludes today, and the standard of work has been outstanding. It has been particularly pleasing to see so many students fully engage with the Design Thinking process, producing creative, thoughtful and purposeful final products.
Beyond the classroom, the spirit of our students has been on full display. A highlight of the term has been the enthusiasm and energy of the girls gathering at lunchtime to support the Socceroos fixture at lunch today. Their passion, unity and joy captured the strong sense of community that makes OLSH such a special place.
Our Year 12 students will no doubt use the upcoming break to rest and recharge, but also to continue their preparation. With most Unit 4 courses concluding mid to late term3, exam revision will quickly become the focus. Over the holiday period, students are strongly encouraged to complete exam-style questions and consolidate their understanding.
For all students, this break provides a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect on their progress, and set meaningful and achievable learning goals for Semester Two. We look ahead to Term 3 — a shorter term, but one that promises to be purposeful, focused and filled with momentum.
Mr Joshua Di Pietro
Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching
OLSH students shine at BaySpeak
BaySpeak is a youth public speaking competition for secondary school students across the Bayside region of Victoria, proudly organised by the Rotary Clubs of Brighton, Brighton North, and Sandringham.
OLSH College was proudly represented by three talented students. In the Junior Division, Grace F (Year 8) and Abigail W (Year 8) delivered their chosen speeches with poise, clarity, and confidence. While they did not progress to the final round, both students embraced the challenge and gained valuable experience. Their efforts were warmly acknowledged by the audience, whose enthusiastic applause reflected the quality of their presentations.
In the Senior Division, Isabelle A (Year 11) impressed both judges and audience members with her engaging and persuasive speech. Demonstrating a sophisticated use of persuasive language, strong non-verbal communication skills, and genuine passion for her topic, Isabelle showcased exceptional public speaking talent. Her outstanding performance earned her a place in the BaySpeak Grand Final, where she was awarded Runner-Up in the Senior Division.
BaySpeak provides students with a valuable opportunity to develop and showcase their public speaking abilities before a live audience. The experience helps participants build confidence, strengthen their communication skills, and develop qualities that will benefit them throughout their personal, academic, and professional lives.
Congratulations to Grace, Abigail, and Isabelle on their achievements and for representing OLSH College with such professionalism and enthusiasm.
Our Year 10 Health students recently visited the Melbourne Museum to participate in the Road to Zero Road Safety experience. During the workshop, students explored the impact of pedestrian distractions and worked collaboratively to create advertising campaigns aimed at promoting safer behaviours among young people. They also experienced the interactive exhibition, including the use of VR headsets, which provided powerful insights into road safety and the importance of making responsible decisions as road users.
Our Year 10 Health students recently visited the Melbourne Museum to participate in the Road to Zero Road Safety experience. During the workshop, students explored the impact of pedestrian distractions and worked collaboratively to create advertising campaigns aimed at promoting safer behaviours among young people. They also experienced the interactive exhibition, including the use of VR headsets, which provided powerful insights into road safety and the importance of making responsible decisions as road users.
Our Year 10 Health students recently visited the Melbourne Museum to participate in the Road to Zero Road Safety experience. During the workshop, students explored the impact of pedestrian distractions and worked collaboratively to create advertising campaigns aimed at promoting safer behaviours among young people. They also experienced the interactive exhibition, including the use of VR headsets, which provided powerful insights into road safety and the importance of making responsible decisions as road users.
Our Year 10 Health students recently visited the Melbourne Museum to participate in the Road to Zero Road Safety experience. During the workshop, students explored the impact of pedestrian distractions and worked collaboratively to create advertising campaigns aimed at promoting safer behaviours among young people. They also experienced the interactive exhibition, including the use of VR headsets, which provided powerful insights into road safety and the importance of making responsible decisions as road users.
Growing Hearts. Inspiring Minds. Transforming Futures.
Our Enhancement and Enrichment Program provides students with opportunities to extend their learning, discover new passions, and challenge themselves beyond the classroom. Throughout 2026, students have embraced a wide range of academic, creative, leadership, and co-curricular experiences designed to foster curiosity, confidence, and excellence.
From competitions and academic challenges to leadership initiatives, community engagement, and specialist programs, our students have demonstrated a commitment to personal growth and lifelong learning.
These opportunities encourage students to:
- Explore their strengths and interests
- Develop critical and creative thinking skills
- Collaborate with like-minded peers
- Build resilience, confidence, and leadership capacity
- Engage with real-world challenges and global perspectives
Whether participating in activities such as Model United Nations, Ethics Olympiad, Da Vinci Decathlon, our students continue to exemplify the OLSH values of courage, compassion, and excellence. We are proud of every student who has stepped outside their comfort zone to embrace new opportunities and challenge themselves to achieve their personal best.
Model United Nations (MUN) – Building Tomorrow’s Global Leaders
Model United Nations (MUN) gives students the opportunity to step into the shoes of diplomats, working together to tackle real-world issues such as climate change, human rights, global health, peace and security. This year we have had teams represent Tunisia, Brazil, Chad and South Korea.
Through MUN, students develop public speaking and debating skills, learn negotiation, collaboration, and diplomacy, Gain a deeper understanding of global issues and cultures, build critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and Increase confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills
Students are assigned a country to represent and must research its policies and perspectives before participating in formal debates, negotiations, and resolutions—just like delegates at the real United Nations.
Thankyou to the 16 students who have participated this semester at Brighton Grammar and McKinnon Secondary College. Our third and final Model UN will take place in Term 3.
Da Vinci Decathlon
The Da Vinci Decathlon is one of Australia's leading academic competitions, designed to challenge and inspire high-achieving students through teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. Students compete in teams of eight across ten disciplines including Engineering, Maths, Code Breaking, Science, English and Cartography.
The competition places a strong emphasis on higher-order thinking skills, critical analysis, creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Students must work together to solve complex challenges, often under strict time limits
OLSH had two teams participating in the 2026 competition and we congratulate Emilia, Starlise Sunday, Anjanique, Abigail, Ellie, Miiko, Amelie, Charlotte, Asha, Kara, Samantha, Javina, Holly, Rachel and Ivy.
We further congratulate the year 10 team for being awarded second place in the Engineering section of the competition.
Ethics Olympiad – Senior Competition 2026
The Senior Ethics Olympiad is an international academic competition for students in Years 10 to 12 in Australia. Unlike traditional debating, the Ethics Olympiad focuses on collaborative reasoning, respectful discussion, and critical thinking rather than winning an argument.
During the competition, teams discuss ethical case studies covering contemporary issues such as technology, justice, relationships, human rights, and social responsibility. Students are assessed on their ability to think critically and ethically, present clear and reasoned arguments, listen respectfully to others, respond thoughtfully to questions, and demonstrate collaborative problem-solving and intellectual openness
We congratulate the two OLSH teams that have participated in this program in 2026 - Matilda, Ruby, Imogen, Isabelle, Alisha, Mia, Hannah, Annaliese, Zimeng and Zara. Congratulations to Team Purple who finished in 10th place and Team White who received an honourable mention.
Congratulations to Issoudun students Anjanique and Hayley who have been awarded places in the University of Melbourne’s Girl Power in Engineering and IT Program. This program supports female high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), helping to promote greater gender equality in these fields.
There are only 30 places available in the three-night residential program at the University of Melbourne, which also includes a valuable work experience opportunity and mentoring in future years. The program runs over four years, offering ongoing involvement through on-campus activities.
We are so proud of Anjanique and Hayley and are looking forward to hearing about this fabulous program in Term 3.
ROME: Empire, Power, People
Our Year 7 Humanities students attended the Melbourne Museum for their History unit on Ancient Rome.
Across the day they visited three exhibitions to support their Humanities education: the Forest Walk, the Melbourne Story, and Our Wondrous Planet, viewing art and artefacts telling the story of our natural landscape, our city and our world more broadly.
They were fortunate to see the temporary exhibition ROME: Empire, Power, People, featuring artefacts from Ancient Roman times including original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and other everyday objects.
"It was a fun and interesting way to learn about Ancient Rome and it was also really good because we got to see a lot of the city of Melbourne." - Evelyn
"It was a fun and interesting experience. We got to see lots about Ancient Rome and learn cool facts." - Eve
"The Roman baths were very calming and relaxing and the pictures and artefacts were very interesting." - Alana
"Going on the train was really fun. It was fun to learn how to go on trains with our teachers and and friends, and walk around the city and see all the cool art." - Chelsea
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
ROME: Empire, Power, People
Senior Italian students visited the Brunetti headquarters in Carlton as part of their Coffee Culture unit. They toured the facility, tasted Brunetti's delicious signature treats and heard about the history of this iconic Carlton business and the culture it has been a part of for more than fifty years. The Italian story continued with a visit to the NGV's Italia exhibition, featuring Italian art, design, culture and life through painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, decorative arts and textiles.
Senior Italian students visited the Brunetti headquarters in Carlton as part of their Coffee Culture unit. They toured the facility, tasted Brunetti's delicious signature treats and heard about the history of this iconic Carlton business and the culture it has been a part of for more than fifty years. The Italian story continued with a visit to the NGV's Italia exhibition, featuring Italian art, design, culture and life through painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, decorative arts and textiles.
Senior Italian students visited the Brunetti headquarters in Carlton as part of their Coffee Culture unit. They toured the facility, tasted Brunetti's delicious signature treats and heard about the history of this iconic Carlton business and the culture it has been a part of for more than fifty years. The Italian story continued with a visit to the NGV's Italia exhibition, featuring Italian art, design, culture and life through painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, decorative arts and textiles.
Senior Italian students visited the Brunetti headquarters in Carlton as part of their Coffee Culture unit. They toured the facility, tasted Brunetti's delicious signature treats and heard about the history of this iconic Carlton business and the culture it has been a part of for more than fifty years. The Italian story continued with a visit to the NGV's Italia exhibition, featuring Italian art, design, culture and life through painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, decorative arts and textiles.
Senior Italian students visited the Brunetti headquarters in Carlton as part of their Coffee Culture unit. They toured the facility, tasted Brunetti's delicious signature treats and heard about the history of this iconic Carlton business and the culture it has been a part of for more than fifty years. The Italian story continued with a visit to the NGV's Italia exhibition, featuring Italian art, design, culture and life through painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, decorative arts and textiles.
Senior Italian students visited the Brunetti headquarters in Carlton as part of their Coffee Culture unit. They toured the facility, tasted Brunetti's delicious signature treats and heard about the history of this iconic Carlton business and the culture it has been a part of for more than fifty years. The Italian story continued with a visit to the NGV's Italia exhibition, featuring Italian art, design, culture and life through painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, decorative arts and textiles.
Year 11 PE students explored the skeletal system through the dissection of a cow femur and chicken wing. The activity enabled students to investigate bone structure and joint anatomy, linking theoretical knowledge to real-life examples of human movement and the skeletal system.
Year 11 PE students explored the skeletal system through the dissection of a cow femur and chicken wing. The activity enabled students to investigate bone structure and joint anatomy, linking theoretical knowledge to real-life examples of human movement and the skeletal system.
