This year, every Monday lunch time in the wellbeing lounge will be Mindfulness Mondays. This is a chance for students to unwind quietly with colouring, drawing and puzzles. The last ten minutes will include a mindfulness meditation to help reset before class.
If you are looking for a quiet place on a Monday lunchtime, join us in the Wellbeing lounge for Mindfulness Mondays.
Students will meet at Heathmont Station at 8:20am and will be taking the 8:51am train to Parliament or Flinders Street Station (depending on where their group is starting first). Students will need to bring their own Myki card to be able to attend the excursion. Students will be departing from Flinders Street Station on the 2:12pm train. Students will be dismissed from Ringwood Station at 3:01pm. Students will be able to leave the train at Ringwood Station or continue along the line.
On this excursion, Year 7 students will gain valuable knowledge and hands on experiences as part of our study of Ancient Australia. They will visit the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at the Melbourne Museum and go on a walking tour with the Koorie Heritage Trust as part of the Birrarung Wilam (River Camp) Walk.
Students will be given opportunity in between both activities to have their lunch. It is recommended that students bring a small bag for their lunch and a drink bottle as they will be doing a lot of walking during the day.
At the museum, they will learn about stories of survival against the odds and celebrate Indigenous Australian’s vibrant cultures through performances, storytelling and artwork. On the walking tour, students will learn about the history of the Birrarung and the Aboriginal Peoples of the Kulin Nation. The Koorie Heritage Trust provide a knowledgeable Cultural Experience Guide, who helps students discover how Melbourne’s land has changed over time and the significance of the Birrarung Wilam to the local Kulin peoples. This experience will provide a deeper and more meaningful understanding of this important gathering place for the Kulin Nation, which is now also one of Melbourne’s most popular meeting hubs in the heart of the city.
All students and staff welcome! Hosted weekly in the HOPE centre, with monthly genres/topics!
Share your favourite books, poems, comics, movies & TV shows
If you have any questions, come and see Ms. Bowes or Mr. McClare in Monash Office.
Rainbows club is back again this year in A5 every Tuesday lunch time! All members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies are welcome!
Rainbows club is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ students to connect with peers and like-minded people. It is also a chance to find out about any relevant community events and resources.
Join Mel and Yvette every Tuesday lunch time in A5.
In class students have created surveys on a city themed social issue and will be surveying members of the public to collect data that will inform their presentations that they will develop following this excursion. Students will be required to stay in their groups for the duration of the activity and will check in with staff throughout the day. Students will likely conduct their surveys in Fed Square, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central and Southern Cross Station and surrounding locations. |
Students need to meet at Heathmont Station by 8:35am for an 8:51am train. Students will be dismissed when the train arrives at Ringwood Station (scheduled to arrive at 3:01pm). Students should bring a charged mobile phone to support them with navigation, completing their surveys and for communicating with staff via the school mobile phone. Students will need their own Myki card to catch public transport. |
9LiFE OE student will meet at Heathmont Station at 8.40am and will catch a train into Melbourne Central. Students and staff will then walk to Hard Rock for a 2-hour rock-climbing session. After this, students will take part in an Orienteering course around the CBD. Students will be working in small groups and will need to check-in with staff members regularly via the school phone. Staff members will also be at checkpoints to touch base with student. Students are asked to bring with them a water bottle, snacks, a valid MYKI and to wear Heathmont College sports uniform. Students will be dismissed from Ringwood Station at 3:00PM.
On Thursday August 28th, families are invited to connect with staff to reflect on the progress made so far across term 3. With junior students starting new electives for the semester, this conference offers the opportunity to explore what the students are learning in class, the behaviour they are exhibiting in the classroom space and set goals for growth.
Within the traditional VCE space, it is vital that students feel supported by people around them and parent/teacher interviews create an opportunity for the school to assist in the conversation as to how families can support them through the lead-up to end of year exams. Furthermore, this extends to discussions around the supports also available at school, outside of the classroom.
The first round of Progress Reports for the semester will be made available in Compass next Friday, August 22nd, at the end of the school day. The bookings system for Parent Teacher Interviews will go live after school on Friday August 22nd. To book a Parent Teacher Interview, use the conferences feature in Compass to book either a face to face meeting, or dial in virtually via the platform, WebEx.
At Heathmont College, we strongly encourage families to engage in the parent/teacher interview process.
The Year 12 Formal is a highly anticipated event on the social calendar and our students look forward to this opportunity to come together and celebrate as a year level as they work through their VCE studies. |
The ticket price includes a two-course meal. This event is strictly for Year 12 Heathmont College students. Students are not permitted to bring partners or friends from other schools or year levels. Providing consent and payment to this event does not automatically ensure that every student will be accepted to attend the Year 12 Formal. The College has the right to refuse any student entry from this event. |
The annual College Athletics Carnival is an important day on the Heathmont College calendar. |
Monday 1st September – College Athletics Monday 8th September – back up day in case of inclement weather In the event of inclement weather on Monday 1st September, parents will receive a communication that the event has been cancelled and that normal classes will be in operation. If this occurs, we have a backup day scheduled for Monday 8th September Students need to arrive at Proclamation Park by 9:00am. Students will be dismissed from Proclamation Park at the completion of the program and following a quick clean up. This will be sometime between 2:40pm and 3:00pm. Students will be the given the opportunity to sign up for a range of events during House Assemblies in the lead up to the Athletics Carnival. These are used to assist in the organisation of the day, but students are encouraged to compete in additional events if they choose to on the day. As well as competitive track and field events there will also be a number of novelty events. All students are expected to attend as this event is part of the Heathmont College calendar. Failure to do so will be regarded as an unexplained absence. Any student needing to leave the event early must have parent/guardian consent via Compass or alternatively be signed out at the venue by a parent/guardian. A canteen will be open on the day serving a limited range of hot food, snacks and drinks. Students are encouraged to bring their own food and drink. |
This year, every Monday lunch time in the wellbeing lounge will be Mindfulness Mondays. This is a chance for students to unwind quietly with colouring, drawing and puzzles. The last ten minutes will include a mindfulness meditation to help reset before class.
If you are looking for a quiet place on a Monday lunchtime, join us in the Wellbeing lounge for Mindfulness Mondays.
