PERCUSSION CONCERT
On Monday 11 August a hot night’s entertainment was provided by the fantastic percussion students and their teacher Mr Golovko. Thank you to the many solos, duos and group performances that took place...
View ArticleWINTER CONCERT
We are absolutely thrilled with the level of performance and professionalism that was demonstrated in the annual Winter Concert on Thursday 21 August. Congratulations to all staff and students for...
View ArticleMcKINNON 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
On Sunday 31 August, 2014 we celebrated our 60th birthday in the school Hall. This occasion was a special celebration and marked a wonderful milestone with the launch of our book, written by Mr Andrew...
View ArticleKINGSTON ATHLETICS
It gave me great pleasure to be in attendance at the Kingston Divisional Athletics when the announcement was made that McKinnon Secondary College was the overall winner of the day. Congratulations to...
View ArticleYEAR 8 GIRLS SOCCER
Congratulations to the Year 8 Girls Soccer Team for making it into the State Finals on Friday 5 September. They beat Parkdale, Bentleigh, Brighton and Westall to become the Kingston Division...
View Article24/7 RELAY CHALLENGE
Our community truly rallied last week for our 24/7 Relay Challenge. Community spirit is alive and well at McKinnon. Money was raised for State Schools Relief. This is a charity giving access to...
View ArticleYEAR 12 MUSIC NIGHT
Congratulations to the Year 12 music students who have continued to inspire us with their developing musical skills. The Celebration Concert will be held Thursday 18 September in the Music Auditorium...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly October 2014
The assembly was opened by the National Anthem performed by Morgan Dooley-Axup with accompaniment by Kurowsi on Piano. This was followed by a performance by the Year 12 Music Performance class. The...
View ArticleYear 12's final week
In the last week of school for the year 12’s, there have been many celebrations. These celebrations include dress up day, where students dress up in any costume relating to their initials, the final...
View ArticlePremier Napthine's visit
Premier Napthine visited our school with Elizabeth Miller, Member for Bentleigh, on Monday the 13th of October. The Premier announced a $9 million commitment for an upgrade at the College. This is...
View ArticleAsia Week
Asia Week occurred in the last week of term three. The week aimed to address tradition Asian cultures. A range of activities were conducted during the week including Henna painting, lunch time karaoke...
View ArticleMcKinnonNEWS - Issue 15 - October 16th
For up to date news and information about events at McKinnon Secondary College, please click this link for the latest newsletter.Issue 15 - October 16th 2014
View ArticlePhilosothon
The Philosothon is in its sixth year at McKinnon. The first Victorian event was in 2009 and McKinnon philosophers in Years 7-12 have participated and enjoyed success ever since. Student philosophers...
View ArticleYear 12 Assembly
The annual year 12 assembly occurred last friday the 17th of October. A range of performances occurred, ranging from burlesque dancers to musical performances. The assembly ran smoothly with many...
View ArticleYear 10 Market day
On Monday, two classes of Year 10 Business students participated in Market Day. They have worked hard all semester putting together a formal Business Plan to ensure they have the knowledge and know-how...
View ArticleYear 12 Valedictory dinner
On Wednesday 22nd October we celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2014 in the most spectacular style at the annual McKinnon Secondary College Valedictory Dinner.This year's event was held in the...
View ArticleYear 7 Zoo excursion
All Year 7 students visited Zoos Victoria this week to complete outcomes associated with the Year 7 Science AUSvels course. At Melbourne Zoo students learnt about animal adaptation and classification...
View ArticleYear 8 Maths Survivor Challenge
On the 23rd of October the Maths Survivor leg of the Year 8 Survivor Program was run.This program involves all year 8 classes divided into 3 groups and it runs for 2 periods for each group.The students...
View ArticleYear 11 Music Night
On the evening of Thursday 23rd October our twenty-two Year 11 VCE musicians hosted the biannual Year 11 Music Night concert. This concert is a celebration of the students’ talents and ongoing hard...
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