On Thursday 20 June, Year 8 students were treated to a history lesson with a difference when James Adams visited the College for a Medieval History incursion.
He brought with him a huge range of weaponry and armour and explained the development of these items over the medieval period.
James certainly knows how to capture the attention of the crowd. Students were kept laughing while they learned about the practicalities of wearing maille (it’s NOT chainmail) and wielding swords.
They learnt why different helmets were shaped in different ways and how to brandish a shield while riding a horse. Some brave students were given the opportunity to do some medieval modelling, donning maille and helmets from different time periods.
They were able to see how weapons and armour developed over time, with significant improvements in design and usability.
It was certainly a fantastic way to learn, with demonstrations, lots of laughter and easy to understand explanations. The students (and the teachers) all enjoyed the experience!
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06 Dec 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College thanks Stockland representatives Bader Issa and Shilpi Chawla for speaking to our Stage 3 students about building sustainable and inclusive communities. It was wonderful for our students to hear about Elara's development, future planning and why it is a great place to live, learn and grow.
03 Dec 2023
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📚 St Luke's celebrated National Shared Reading Week with a week-long reading bonanza! Every recess, staff and student house leaders got to walk down memory lane and share their favourite childhood picture book with K-4 students. Thank you to Rosary T, Rishika T, Althea D, Arzaan N, Jordyn T, Kanishk G, Johnathan T, Jocelina G, Jayke J and the staff who volunteered their time.
30 Nov 2023
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Today twelve of our Stage 3 students participated in a design thinking architecture and urban planning workshop with Parisa Ziaesaeidi, PhD, AFHEA, Associate Lecturer in Architecture at WSU. Parisa's research interests focus on social sustainability and neighbourhood design for children and youth. Our students designed future communities that focused on inclusivity, social interaction, and child-friendliness as a key feature of sustainable cities.
29 Nov 2023
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College leaders proudly launched our New Kids on the Block program with a Welcome Morning for our new K-12 students and families. This was a wonderful way to induct the newest members of our faith and learning community and give them a hands on experience of our learning spaces and facilities. Special thank you to our College House Leaders and SOE Ambassadors for their contributions.
28 Nov 2023
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In a new community outreach initiative, Year 10 students recently visited Catholic HealthCare, an aged home care facility, to bridge generational gaps and foster meaningful connections. The students engaged in activities alongside the residents, sharing in games of bingo and a collaborative crafting session. Our visit proved to be mutually enriching, as the students and residents were able to share valuable insights and learn from each other. It was a proud moment to see these meaningful relationships being formed as our students shared God's love through their words and deeds.
28 Nov 2023
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Stage 3 teachers and leaders were very excited this morning to welcome Yr 4 students to the School of Leadership during our High 5 transition morning! The first experience saw students compose a letter to their teachers to introduce themselves.
27 Nov 2023
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This week is National Shared Reading Week! 📚 Staff and student leaders such as Mr Fucile, Rosary and Althea will be sharing their favourite childhood picture books! Walk down memory lane every recess in The Hub during Week 8! 💚
27 Nov 2023
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There are a few photos here of our very own Pink Panthers with Mrs Sluiter
25 Nov 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College would like to thank Aaron Ngan, Inspiration Manager at UTS Startups for speaking to our Year 10 students about taking their first steps as entrepreneurs and turn their ideas into action. Aaron is passionate about empowering young people to discover and pursue their entrepreneurial potential. We are grateful for our partnership with with UTS Startups.
25 Nov 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College students enjoyed a visit from University of Technology Sydney to learn about new courses on offer in 2024. Our students were interested in transdisciplinary courses focused on mastering innovation and complex problem solving. UTS enriches students with industry experiences, meaningful professional networks and collaborative and conceptual thinking skills that employers are looking for.
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