Pink Day
On Friday June 20 Tyrrell College acknowledged Pink day, in order to raise awareness and funds to help support those suffering from breast cancer. Students and staff came to school adorned in pink from head to toe, and the canteen was decorated with pink balloons and streamers courtesy of the SRC.At recess students rushed to […]
Bethune Dairy Excursion
The VCE agricultural and horticultural students travelled to Bethune Dairy to view the dairy production system there. We are very grateful to Sally Bethune who took the time to discuss their silage and feed operation and annual production cycle, walked us through their dairy, explained strategies they have implemented for sustainability, ethical considerations and their […]
Year 9 & 10 Students Attend Buloke Youth Health Expo
The Year 9 and 10 students from Tyrrell College attended the Buloke Youth Health Expo on Tuesday May 20 at the Birchip Recreation Reserve, joining Year 9 and 10 students from the other four secondary schools in Buloke Shire for a day of learning and activities. The day involved activities and topics that impact our […]
ANZAC Day Ceremony
School captains, Scarlett and Ellie, along with Primary school captains Randy and Oscar attended the ANZAC day ceremony at Apex Park, Sea Lake on Friday March 25. Randy and Oscar read out poems written by 2 Year 9 students Phoebe and Mia (poems below). Scarlett and Ellie then spoke on their recent trip to Darwin […]
Darwin & Singapore Trip
Foodbank Food Fight
On Friday March 28 Tyrrell College students and staff participated in a Foodbank Food Fight event to raise funds to go towards Foodbank Victoria who supplies our Breakfast Club food each day. The top fundraisers had the opportunity to slime some teachers and SRC students. The students raised $3,020!
Ag Hort Excursion
On Thursday March 13 our Ag and Hort class went on an excursion to the Kelly’s piggery. This was part of our area of study, intensive farming, so the Kelly’s farm was a golden opportunity. Their farm is part of a farrow to finish, which includes all phases of breeding pigs. We got to see […]
Year 7 Retreat
The Year 7 students attended Green Lake on Tuesday March 4 for a Wellbeing Retreat Day. The day consisted of a range of activities that promoted team work and also learning about wellbeing supports at school. Students learnt more about themselves as individuals, as well as a team. They also participated in problem solving activities by looking […]
EMU FARM EXCURSION
On February 20 myself, Archie and Miss Matthews travelled to the Long View Emu Abattoir near Kerang. We were shown the slaughter process of emus and how meat and oil are taken from them and processed before market. It was very fascinating to observe. Daniel, who had played a large role in designing the on […]
Well-Being Day
On Wednesday February 19 all Years 7-12 students participated in a Well-Being Day. The male students completed the ManCave program. The Man Cave uses evidence-based workshops and expert facilitation, their programs provide boys with the critical emotional and social skills they need to become self-aware, respectful, and emotionally mature men. The remaining 7-12 students participated in […]