Mater Christi College - Belgrave

EVER WANTED TO LEARN THE DRUMS? Come and learn from an expert!

Our resident Drums tutor, Dave, is a seasoned professional drummer who first picked up the sticks 28 years ago. He has recorded on several Australian records, including ARIA #1 albums and Australian country radio #1 singles. He tours regularly and records with artists both in Australia and overseas.

Dave’s love for the drums stems from his belief that they are the foundation of where a song needs to go.

“Drums play a big role in shaping the feel and direction of the music, which makes them really fun to play.”

While remote drumming sessions and playing in national and international shows keep Dave busy, he takes great joy in teaching and sharing his experience and knowledge with others.

“I really enjoy seeing students build confidence over time. Whether it’s learning their first beat or playing along to a full song, those small wins add up quickly. Every student is different, so it keeps things interesting and rewarding.”

Dave is offering FREE TRIALS (spots are limited) to anyone who is keen to give the Drums a go!
Email: [email protected] to enquire.

Calling all MCC ALUMNAE from the Classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 & 2016!

Join us on Saturday, 29 August, for a special afternoon of reconnecting, reminiscing and revisiting Mater Christi College.

Enjoy the chance to catch up with old friends over a cuppa in Cafe Bene, followed by a tour of the College.

Here are the details:

REUNION for the classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2016
Saturday 29 August 2026
2.00pm - 4.30pm
MCC Pavilion (Cafe Bene)

Please bring a plate to share. Tea and coffee will be provided.

There is no cost for this event. However, RSVP is essential.
Please RSVP here -> https://bit.ly/4ads8K7

More information will be provided closer to the date for all RSVPs.

There are still some tickets left for our MCC TRIVIA NIGHT this Friday, 21 August 2026 and BOOKINGS CLOSE TOMORROW!

Don't miss this chance to meet other MCC families, win some fantastic raffle prizes, test your trivia knowledge and raise funds for the vital work of the Good Samaritan Foundation, supporting women and children experiencing poverty, in Australia and overseas.

Individual tickets: $25 OR book a table of 10 for $230.

Optional DRESS CODE theme is SPARKLES!

All queries regarding tickets are to be directed to Con Sarris on 9757 0906.

We look forward to a great night with our Mater Christi community.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Mater Christi College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced educator to join our College community as a Year Level Coordinator.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an educator who is passionate about student wellbeing, learning and belonging, and who understands the important role strong relationships play in helping young people flourish.

As Year Level Coordinator, you will provide leadership and direction for students within your year level, working closely with Homegroup Mentors, teaching staff, wellbeing and learning teams, students and families.

With a particular focus on wellbeing for improved learning, you will help create a positive and connected year level culture where students feel known, supported and encouraged to achieve their best.

Applications close: Friday 29 August 2026 (unless position is filled earlier)

View a full position description and APPLY NOW HERE -> https://bit.ly/4wDayHE

A recent article published in the Australian Association for Research in Education's EDURESEARCH MATTERS BLOG, underscores the importance and benefits of making time in the day to read for pleasure, and offering books reflecting a diverse range of identities and experiences.

We are proud to say that our Learning Commons team do a wonderful job of supporting and addressing both of these.

They run activities such as our annual Drop Everything and Read competition which challenges students to read for at least 10 minutes, ideally more, every day in Term 3, with prizes for individual students and classes who read the most. They run Book Club, and and a host of Book Week activities to keep students enthusiastic about reading.

Our Learning Commons also offers an extensive range of books featuring First Nations perspectives, diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ perspectives, characters with disability, and characters experiencing mental health challenges. This helps ensure every student can feel connected and represented in the reading materials available.

The full article is available via this link: https://bit.ly/4zlhXxX

Good Samaritan Education

Speaking of SCIENCE (it is Science Week after all)—our Senior students have been busy with excursions lately, which is always a great way to enhance learning and understanding of particular topics.

Our Year 12 CHEMISTRY students took part in the Monash Organic Spectroscopy Symposium, where they stepped into the role of Chemical Detectives. Students used a range of instrumental analysis techniques, including infrared spectroscopy and proton NMR, to investigate and identify organic molecules.

Meanwhile, Year 11 CHEMISTRY students visited the Yarra Ranges Tech School (YRTS) to explore the powerful analytical technique of High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Students used this to investigate and compare the caffeine content of a range of coffees and teas, connecting their learning to real-world applications. They also had the opportunity to perform Thin Layer Chromatography, analysing the different pigments present in plant leaves and flowers.

SCIENCE WEEK kicked off today, with a surpise flash mob in the Courtyard, an opportunity for crystal growing at lunchtime and various activities in the Learning Commons.

There's loads more to come, over the course of the week, so stay tuned!

CONGRATULATIONS for Edie W (Year 7) who has received a Highly Commended Award in the Victorian Government's PARLIAMENT PRIZE competition.

The annual Parliament Prize invites Victorian school students to submit a Member Statement in the form of a 90-second video, outlining what they would like to say to Parliament about an issue that is important to them or their community.

The competition received 1180 entries this year, from over 180 schools.

Edie's award places her in the top 6% of entries for the Years 7 - 9 category! Wow!

Well done Edie! 👏 👏 👏

We are so excited to report that Mater Christi alumna, Josie Bamford (Class of 2025) will make her AFLW debut tonight when Collingwood take on Richmond!

You can tune in on:
- Fox Sports 3
- Kayo Sports
- Binge
- WARF Radio
- Casey Radio 97.7FM

We wish Josie all the best for the day she has been working towards for many years, and for the season ahead!

Bamford to make AFLW debut Key forward/ruck Josie Bamford will make her AFLW debut on Saturday night