A group of 15 of us went to Borneo last year at the end of Term 4, with Ms Hearne, Mr Mitchell and our World Challenge Leader Malaika. It was an incredible, life-changing journey. We got to experience new opportunities, and a different world compared to home life. We explored Kuching and spent some…
Farewell 2024 College Captains and Prefects As our Year 12 students are currently undertaking their final examinations, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our 2024 Captains and Prefects for their outstanding leadership and for the significant contributions that they have made to our school community. We are extremely proud of their achievements. Thank…
On the 25th of April we had the pleasure of representing Norwood at the dawn service which was hosted by the Ringwood RSL and held at the Memorial Clock Tower from 5.30am. The Year 12 Leadership team, Mr Sheehan, Ms Watson, Mr Duncan, and Year 12 family members attended the service. Each speaker emphasised the…
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023 A group of 80 Year 11 students, together with 9 staff, spent the last week of Term 2 and the first week of the break travelling through the Northern Territory. Flying into Darwin and flying out of Uluru the group saw most of the significant features of this amazing territory. Their…
I had the great pleasure of attending the Croydon/Mooroolbark District Lions Club Public Speaking Competition on Sunday, 19 February. Our four College Captains entered this prestigious competition and I am proud to announce that Mia Brice won the Best Public Speaker for this event. I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all four…
Our 2022 College Captains planted their commemorative tree out the front of the school. In years to come, when the graduating class of 2022 drive past the school, they will notice the blossoms and remember that they are an important part of the history of Norwood. Thank you to Bunnings for your generous donation. We…
The College held the annual Arts and Technology Spring Show, this week. With a strong turnout of students and families, it was a wonderful event that reminded us all that we are gradually returning to a more normal world in which crowds are allowed to gather and enjoy events such as this. In the Arts…
On Sunday, 29 May, Year 11 student Layla K competed in the Rostrum Voice of Youth speaking competition. A prestigious national competition, Rostrum provides secondary students with an opportunity to voice concerns on matters they are passionate about, and hone public speaking skills in a competitive arena. Layla selected the topic ‘Change the Narrative’, presenting…
Lions Youth of the Year Award Zone Final It is with great pride that I announce that Caitlin Weatherburn won the Zone Final for the Lions Youth of the Year. Caitlin was impressive at this event, and it was clear how much effort she had invested in improving her prepared speech that she delivered with…
Heidi in Year 8 was awarded a certificate that recognised her outstanding level of participation in the ICAS International Science Competition. With the top result in the College, Heidi has shown a considerable level of competence in the many areas of Science and we look forward to her continuing progress in this important subject.