Year 7 Deep Learning Project

Year 7 Humanities students have been working in groups on a deep learning project around the topic of Water. They have spent the last two weeks researching an issue with a choice to develop an awareness campaign, a sustainable water environment, a water-saving device or […]

Year 7 Student Leadership Team

After settling in to life at Clonard, getting used to classes, subjects and attending camp, our Year 7 students were invited to apply one of two leadership positions; Liturgy & Identity and the Student Representative Council (SRC). We saw a high volume of fantastic applications […]

Buddy Program – Big Day Out

Last week saw the re-introduction of the Buddy Program, where a Year 10 student paired up with a Year 7 student as their buddy. The Year 10s have put a lot of effort into this and started the program by having a whole period on […]

Year 7 Connection Conversations

On Wednesday 23 March, Year 7 Wellbeing Teachers and their students met with parents via Microsoft Teams for Connection Conversations. The focus of the meetings was the Transition to Clonard. This included discussing how the year has started so far, what the students/parents are most […]

Year 7 Advanced English – Blackout Poetry

In the Year 7 Advanced English class we have been learning about poetry. We learned that words can create a variety of emotions and tell stories within stories. Working with that idea, students found inspiration from a variety of texts, including Romeo and Juliet, Harry […]

Wellbeing @ Clonard

This Semester Year 7s have participated in the Play Humour and Fun unit in Wellbeing as part of the focus on Engagement. Play Humour and Fun can open the mind to learning. Humour can relieve stress and counteract physiological responses to anxiety. Play allows for […]

Year 7 Water Displays

Clonard College students in year seven Humanities have been examining water in the world as part of their Deep Learning Project: Why is water so important? Students collaborated with each other to research and analyse the different uses of water in our world and of […]

Year 7 and 8 Connection Conversations

As part Clonard College’s Wellbeing framework, Year 7 and 8 students have had opportunities to take part in ‘Connection Conversation’ with their families and wellbeing teacher each term during 2021. These 10 minute conversations have been an opportunity to stay connected, build relationships and provide […]

Year 7s back at school

Sports Equipment All Yr 7 Wellbeing classes have been provided with down balls and various sized skipping ropes to encourage being active during break times.  Year 7B colour coded and distributed the equipment to classes today.  Back to School Quotes I’ve enjoyed learning from home, […]