This year we have been focusing on Aranmore’s Vision for Learning. We believe that everyone Belongs at Aranmore and acknowledge each student’s individual Journey.

During Harmony Week last term, Temi Idowu, a Year 12 student from Nigeria, and Lalirra Dane, a Year 10 student of Aboriginal and Māori heritage, spoke at an assembly about their journeys and how they feel they belong at Aranmore.

Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing other students’ stories.

Zohreh Sharifi - Year 11   

Zohreh’s family is from Afghanistan, however, she was born in Iran where she lived for sixteen years. Zohreh loved the people of Iran – she found them to be very happy and helpful. She said that Iran was a lovely place to live; she enjoyed music and going to school. School in Iran is quite different to Australian schools. Girls and boys do not attend school together. When she was in Primary School, on one week, Zohreh would attend school from 8:45 until 12:45pm and have the afternoon off. Boys would start school at 1pm and finish at 5. The following week they would switch times. So, boys and girls shared the same school but attend at different times of the day. Zohreh then went to an all-girls Secondary School.

Zohreh arrived in Australia in May 2021. Her father came out ten years earlier to work and save up money to bring his family over. Zohreh has lots of relatives in Perth and she loves living her.                                  

When she started at Aranmore, Zohreh spent six months in IEC1 and twelve months in IEC 2.  She is now in mainstream. Zohreh’s favourite subject is English. The hardest part about mainstream is the language. At times it’s a little difficult to follow what the teachers are saying, but Zohreh finds the students and staff at Aranmore very welcoming and hospitable. She describes Miss Phong as a very special teacher who listens to her, is accepting of her and helps Zohreh feel that she belongs.  She is very happy here at Aranmore.

Mrs Susan Russell
Deputy Principal - Students

Semester 1 Examinations

The Semester 1 Examinations are almost upon us, as indicated below:
• Thursday 25 May and Friday 26 May – Y12 ViSN Examinations (all classes are still running).

• Monday 29 May to Wednesday 7 June – Y11 ViSN, Y11 ATAR, Y12 ATAR and some Y12 ViSN Examinations (all Year 11 and 12 classes are suspended at this time).

• Wednesday 7 June to Friday 9 June – Year 10 Examinations (all Year 10 classes are suspended at this time. The Y10 schedule is still being developed.).

Normal school rules apply for students when at school and when travelling to and from school.

Students are required to:
1. Be present at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of an examination.

2. Be in full College uniform.

Students should be studying in preparation for these upcoming examinations as they will govern graduation and university entrance prospects for our Year 11 and 12 students, whilst determining 2023 course selections for our Year 10 students. I wish all of them the best for these upcoming examinations.

Y11-12_Exam_Schedule_and_Instructions.pdf

Mr Danny Battistessa
Deputy Principal – Curriculum

Congratulations to Olivia Wolmarans who has been named in the All Australian U16 AFL Team.

Congratulations to siblings Lenni, Amalia and Ryan Kazandzis, who have been selected to represent WA at the Australian Gymnastics Championships being held on the Gold Coast from 17 - 23 May. We wish you well!

All the best to Rhys Tan who is taking part in the Prime Gymnastics International Invitational Competition in Singapore this week. We wish Rhys and his Club all the best.

Year 7 and 8 ACE students, along with selected students, competed in the WA da Vinci Decathlon.

More than 450 students from WA colleges competed in teams across the following disciplines: Science, creative producers,
English, ideation, Art and Poetry, code-breaking, legacy, Mathematics, Cartography and Engineering.

Congratulations to both our teams who worked incredibly hard. A special mention to our Year 8 team for coming first place in the Art and Poetry category!

Miss Sonya Cerny
ACE Teacher

ASX Stock Market Game

As the game comes to an end it is with pride that we can announce that our top syndicate has finished the 8 week competition with a 9.4% ROI  (profit).

The three boys (Cassius Dougal, Thang Le and LeBron Toki) are in the top 100 syndicates within WA and in the top 10% of syndicates within Australia.

Congratulations to all the groups who have continued to invest in their own time, you are on your way to being ‘traders’ with skills for life.

***Late News Flash: 

Another syndicate (Addison Davis, Alysia Jensen, Charlotte Maag) has now moved into a ROI of 8.9% with a conservative portfolio.

Congratulations to the ten syndicates who are at 5% or higher profit. The game finishes this week.

Mr Frank Egan
Level 3 Year 10 Economics

Year 12 Physics Mini Motors

In Physics, we are learning about electromagnetism.  It is quite interesting because current creates a magnetic field around it but a change in magnetic field (flux) will induce a current which is the building block for how we create electricity. - Owen Young & Ryan Pryce

Year 8 Onion Cells

As part of their study of Biology,  Year 8 students had the opportunity to observe onion cells under the microscope. If they managed to prepare a thin enough sample with the right amount of dye, they were able to view the organelles they have been learning about in class.

Year 8 Microscope Test

Science is a part practical subject. To reflect this some of our assessments have practical components. In these images, Year 8’s are being tested on their microscope skills by Mr Eglington and our Lab Technician, Biji.

Year 7 Solubility

Year 7s have created their own scientific experiment to determine if sugar or salt is more soluble in water. They had to be careful to control all of their variables to get an accurate result.

Blood Typing (Year 9 Forensics)

Curtin Outreach visited last week to show Year 11 Human Biology students and Year 9 Forensics students how crimes can be solved using blood typing.  A more in-depth discussion of the antigens and antibodies involved was provided to the Year 11 students to help them prepare for upcoming exams.

Year 11 Physics Electricity

Year 11 Physics students are demonstrating Ohm’s Law – the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in a circuit.

Stem Smart

A fortnight ago, Year 9’s took part in a drone challenge. This week they have learned how to code the drones and how technology like this is useful in the real world. This is a great opportunity for our students to learn about careers they may otherwise not hear about.

Curtin STEM Outreach  - School Holidays

STEM Outreach has an exciting school holiday program, DISCOVER,  that some of your year 9&10 students may be interested in.

DISCOVER is a 3-day program hosted by Curtin STEM Outreach, which allows students to explore a range of STEM areas in a fun and engaging way. Students can chat with researchers and current university students as they participate in hands-on workshops.

Details:

Dates: 11th – 13th of July

Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Curtin University, Bentley

Cost: $160

For more information on DISCOVER and booking information, head to our website STEM Outreach | DISCOVER.

Mrs Naomi Geoghegan
Head of Learning Area - Science

ACC Cross-Country 

The ACC Carnival will be held at Alderbury Reserve Thursday the 1st of June.

College Cross Country Squad are required to attend training on Tuesday and Friday mornings beginning Week 2 on the 2 May starting at 7:30am in the Aranmore CASS in preparation for the Carnival.

On the morning of the ACC carnival, students will be required to meet in the College CASS no later than 8:00am and will return to the College at 2:30pm via Leederville Train Station.

For more information:

2023__ACC_Cross_Country_Information_Letter

2023_ACC_Cross_Country_Program_of_Events

Mr Adam Miotti
Sports Coordinator

IEC ART - Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop

Considering the high number of Ukranian students we have now, it seemed only appropriate and inclusive to run a workshop on the intricate and beautiful art of Ukranian Easter Eggs.

Using hot wax and dyes, the students decorated their eggs with layers (no pun intended) of detailed patterns and symbols that embody the meaning of the Easter message; one of life, birth and joy.

Many thanks to the amazing Mrs Claire Drabble who organised her Godmother Helen to come in and demonstrate the subtle techniques. Helen, who came to Australia from Ukraine as a child in the turmoil of World War 2, has made hundreds of eggs, each one taking hours of careful devotion. She was so talented, and the students were silently awed as she drew skilfully out her designs. It was my quietest lesson!

I look forward to continuing this wonderful tradition at Aranmore next year, hopefully extending it beyond the IEC Art program.

We are all truly appreciative of Helen's time.

Mr Mat Tchan
Art Teacher

Join us for a night of exceptional talent! With light refreshments and a great atmosphere, you won't want to miss this! Keep an eye out for booking details...

For the College Calendar, please see here.

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