Hamilton Campus Newsletter - TERM 3 15/08/2026

Update from the Campus Principal

Primary spotlight

SNEAK PEAK AT THE PRIMARIES...

BOOK WEEK ACTIVITIES

August:

Monday 24th – Friday 28th

Story Jars

Scavenger Hunt

Write your own adventure

Create a Symphony of Stories Character

Get Caught READING!

Thursday 27th Dress up parade and morning tea - from 9.30am

Secondary spotlight

Yr 8 Science

In science this week, I created a model of a plant cell out of playdough. I've included and labeled every organelle required to make the cell function correctly. A lot of the organelles have very weird and wonky shapes and one of them looks very much like an egg. Jarvis

In science, I made an animal cell out of playdough. We had to make all the different organelles and label them. It was interesting to learn what animals are made up of. Denny

Today I made an animal cell out of playdough for science. We had to make each organelle out of playdough to put in our diagram. This activity was very fun. Saige

On Monday the year 8's did a science practical working with playdoh to create a 3d cell model, the year 8's worked diligently in the class to create these wonderful cells! Oakley

Yr 9 Science

We were making a model of two cells (as in neurons) to demonstrate our knowledge of cells, In accordance with our assignment for science.

Getting rid of the lollies was the best bit though!

YR 8 FOOD STUDIES

Year 8 - tasked to emulate the traditional Japanese Bento Box with contemporary modern food recipes where excess ingredients can be used up. They were challenged to use ingredients from each of the five food groups: grain, veg, fruit, dairy and meat.

YR 10 FOOD STUDIES - Navigating Modern Trends

Korean flavours are currently in high demand globally, moving from a niche market to a mainstream staple driven by K-pop/media, health-conscious consumers, and the search for bold, spicy, and fermented tastes.

Key trends include kimchi, Gochujang (up by 572% in searches), and Koren Fried chicken (up 974%).

Popularity has been driven by fermented, nutrient-dense ingredients like kimchi and spicy, umami-rich sauces like Gochujang.

Campus news

Attracting great teachers to OSG - 'Experience the joy of teaching' campaign launched

We are pleased to share with parents and families, the launch of OSG's Experience the Joy of Teaching campaign, which aims to tell the OSG story and attract great teachers to our campuses across the globe.

The campaign features a television commercial style film that was filmed at our Sydney campus in the April school holidays.

The Experience the Joy of Teaching theme was inspired directly by feedback from OSG teachers, many of whom say that joining OneSchool Global helped them reconnect with what inspired them to become teachers in the first place: focusing on teaching and learning and helping students thrive.

The campaign will be used internationally across digital, social media and other advertising channels to introduce prospective teachers to the opportunities available at OneSchool Global.

More than a recruitment campaign, it is a celebration of the students, families and staff that make OSG such a special place to learn and teach.

The film has been tailored to each region with French, Argentinian-Spanish and German language versions, as well as Australian, New Zealand, British and North American voiceovers. You can view the various international versions of the film here.

You can also visit the Experience the Joy of Teaching page on our website here: www.oneschoolglobal.com/joy

How can parents and families support this campaign? If you don't already, please follow OSG on LinkedIn and YouTube, and like and share videos and posts to your networks. If you directly know a teacher that may be interested in learning more about OSG, please share the webpage with them also.

From the RP

Dear Parents, Students and Members of the OneSchool Global Community,

As we move through another busy and productive term, I would like to take the opportunity to share some updates from across our Victoria and Tasmania Region.

Last week, I attended the OneSchool Global Regional Heads of Department Conference in Sydney. It was a valuable opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across our AU Region and to learn from the outstanding work taking place in our schools. I was particularly impressed by the high calibre of planning, leadership and strategic thinking demonstrated by our Heads of Department as they continue to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for students.

One of the key areas of discussion was the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. AI presents exciting opportunities to enhance learning, develop future-ready skills and support student achievement. As technology continues to evolve, we remain committed to ensuring our students are equipped to use these tools responsibly, ethically and effectively as they prepare for success beyond the classroom and the workplace.

Over the past fortnight, I have had the pleasure of visiting our campuses at Berwick, Melton, Nathalia, Swan Hill and Bendigo. These visits continue to provide valuable opportunities to meet with students and staff, observe learning in action and celebrate the many successes occurring across our region. Every visit reinforces the strength of our school community and the shared commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for our students.

A particular highlight was spending time at Nathalia and working alongside Mr James Mason, who commenced as Campus Principal on Monday 10 August. Mr Mason has made an excellent start to his role, and it has been wonderful to see him already building positive relationships with students, staff and families. We warmly welcome James to the OneSchool Global community and look forward to his leadership at Nathalia.

It has also been a pleasure to meet with our newly established Campus Support Teams (CSTs) across the region. I have been genuinely impressed by the high level of commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism shown by each team. These groups play an important role in supporting our campuses, strengthening collaboration and helping to ensure that students and staff continue to receive the support they need to thrive. Thank you to all members who have committed their time and expertise to this important initiative.

A further highlight has been seeing the continued success of the weekly intra-campus travel program in Tasmania. Our students have seamlessly embraced the opportunity to travel between campuses each week, demonstrating remarkable flexibility, maturity and commitment to their learning. It has been encouraging to hear how students are building new relationships, collaborating with peers from other campuses and making the most of the expanded learning opportunities available to them. The positive attitude shown by our Tasmanian students has been outstanding, and they should be commended for the way they have embraced this initiative and the benefits it brings to their educational experience.

I am also pleased to share that we are very close to appointing our new Sub-Regional Director of Student Support for the Victoria and Tasmania region. This is an important role that will further strengthen the support available to our students, staff and campuses. We look forward to making an announcement in the near future and welcoming another experienced leader to our regional team.

Looking ahead, next week I will be joining members of the Victorian SLT at the Royal Children's Hospital to present our fundraising cheque for $100,000. This remarkable achievement reflects the generosity, compassion and community spirit of our students, families and staff across the region. We are incredibly proud of what has been accomplished together and grateful for the opportunity to support the important work undertaken by the Royal Children's Hospital.

As we continue through the term, I would also like to acknowledge the many students and families who consistently support and uphold our uniform expectations each day. Thank you for taking pride in presenting yourselves in accordance with our uniform policy. A well-presented uniform promotes a sense of belonging, pride and professionalism and reflects positively on our school community. For those who may not yet be meeting these expectations consistently, I kindly ask for your support in ensuring that all students attend school in the correct uniform each day. Working together in this area helps us maintain the high standards that are a valued part of the OneSchool Global culture.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, campuses and the broader OneSchool Global community. I remain continually encouraged by the enthusiasm, dedication and positive spirit that I see across our region, and I look forward to sharing more updates with you in the coming weeks.

Warm regards,

Frank Vetere

Regional Principal

OneSchool Global Victoria & Tasmania