Lalor Secondary College

💡Science Club - Lava Lamps💡

Our Year 7 and 8 Science Club students had a fantastic time making their own colourful lava lamps! There were plenty of smiles and excitement as they watched their creations bubble and fizz while learning about density and chemical reactions through a fun hands-on experiment.

Always fun to be had at Science Club!

🎥Our Media students had a fantastic day learning all about the industry with a hands on workshop from award winning filmmaker Kalu Oji 🎥

🏐Intermediate Netball🏐

On Wednesday 10th June, Lalor Secondary College was proudly represented at the Intermediate Netball Competition held at Narrandjeri Stadium, with students displaying excellent sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the day.

The A Girls team recorded a 10-4 win over Reservoir, while the B Girls team remained undefeated with victories over Reservoir and Lalor North. The A Boys team defeated Lalor North (13-7) and William Ruthven (7-2), finishing second in their pool. The B Boys team competed strongly against Northcote and Thornbury, showing resilience in each match.

Congratulations to all players for their commitment to training and competition. Their positive attitude and dedication made them outstanding representatives of Lalor Secondary College.

🎸Lalor Secondary Music Program!🎸

Ms Allan and Mr Verna took our Senior, Year 10 and Year 9 Rock Bands to perform as part of a 30 item program featuring students from around 15 schools across the region.

Our students performed exceptionally well and had just as much fun backstage as they did on stage! It was wonderful to see them interacting with students and staff from other schools with such curiosity, confidence and respect.

Thank you to the parents who came along to support the students. If you missed out, don't worry, you'll have another opportunity to see them perform at our Mid-Year Concert on Thursday 18 June at 6:00pm in the Hall.

We look forward to seeing you there!

❄️Fight MND Fundraiser - Out of Uniform Day❄️

Lalor Secondary College will hold a fundraising day on Monday, 15th of June. This will be an out of uniform day and students are required to bring a gold coin donation.

All funds raised will be donated to FightMND, an organisation established to support research into effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for motor neurone disease (MND).

MND is a group of rare, progressive, and fatal neurological disorders that destroy the motor neurons - the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control essential muscle activity like walking, breathing and speaking.

🏐Senior Netball🏐

On Tuesday 26th May, our Senior Netball teams competed in the annual tournament at Narrandjeri Stadium. All teams represented the school with enthusiasm, teamwork and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day.

The A Girls team recorded a strong 10–2 victory over William Ruthven and competed hard against Northcote, Reservoir and Thornbury. The B Girls team also showed great determination in their matches against Preston and Thornbury.

The A Boys team secured an impressive 10–5 win over Lalor North and put in strong performances against William Ruthven, Thornbury and Reservoir. The B Boys team faced Thornbury in their official match before finishing the day with a fun rematch, where they came away with the win.

Congratulations to all students for their commitment to training, positive attitude and involvement on the day. Their efforts and willingness to represent the school are to be commended.

🔬Year 9 Science Excursion!🔬

Lalor Secondary College Year 9 High Potential students stepped into the world of science at the Vitamin C Analysis workshop held at the Knox Innovation Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC). Students were immersed in a hands-on investigation that brought classroom chemistry to life.

Using titration techniques, students analysed apple and orange juice products to determine their citric acid levels and explore how shelf life influences the use of natural and synthetic preservatives. Through their own testing, students discovered that juices with longer shelf lives often contain higher levels of citric acid, creating an acidic environment that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. Freshly squeezed juices, on the other hand, were found to contain lower levels of citric acid and no added preservatives.

The experience was made even more memorable through opportunities for students to experiment, collaborate, and draw conclusions from the data they collected themselves. Students enjoyed working with real laboratory equipment and seeing how chemistry connects directly to food safety and everyday consumer choices. The workshop encouraged curiosity, discussion, and critical thinking, leaving students inspired and eager to further explore the world of STEAM.

This opportunity was part of the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series, which provides extension opportunities for high-ability students in Victorian Government schools.

Well done to our Year 9 High Potential students!

💻Cyber Security Excursion💻

On Thursday 14 May, our Year 7 and 8 High Potential classes had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Cretaceous Cove – Quantum Victoria Cyber Security Escape Room Experience. Students from Lalor Secondary College and Taylors Lakes Secondary College were mixed into collaborative teams, giving them the chance to work with a variety of peers while tackling a range of challenging brain teasers together.

The tabletop escape room experience featured three different workshops: Password Panic, Sneaky Ciphers, and Fishy Phishing. Using digital devices and a series of clues, students worked against the clock to crack passwords, solve problems, and “escape” each room before time ran out.

Each challenge required students to apply a range of skills including mathematics, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and time management. The activities were highly engaging and certainly not easy, making it even more impressive that several groups successfully completed all three escape rooms and avoided becoming dinosaur food!

Although not every team escaped all three rooms, all students showed persistence, collaboration, and enthusiasm throughout the day. It was a fantastic learning experience that challenged students’ minds and left everyone with plenty to talk about on the way home.

❗️National Sorry Day❗️

National Sorry Day is held each year on 26th May to acknowledge and remember the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who were forcibly removed from their families and communities which we now know as 'The Stolen Generations'.

As always to acknowledge this day, Lalor Secondary College will be holding a fundraising out-of-uniform day on Tuesday, 26th of May. Students are encouraged to wear the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and bring a gold coin donation.

All funds raised on this day will be donated to the Community Spirit Foundation, which works in partnership with First Nations peoples to support young people through education and lifelong learning opportunities.

✨ Outstanding Attitude to Learning Awards Ceremony – Middle School (Years 9 & 10) ✨

We are so proud to celebrate our Year 9 and 10 students who have been recognised at the Outstanding Attitude to Learning Awards Ceremony. 👏

These students consistently demonstrate a positive mindset, dedication to their studies, and a willingness to challenge themselves in their learning. Their effort, persistence, and commitment to growth truly set them apart.

This award is not just about academic success, but about showing resilience, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning every day.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients – you should be incredibly proud of your achievements! We can’t wait to see what you continue to accomplish.