Update from the Campus Principal

Dear Students, Staff, and Families

As we reach the end of Term 2, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what has been a highly productive and positive term across our Victoria and Tasmania campuses. This also marks the end of my first full term as Regional Principal at OneSchool Global, a milestone that has given me valuable time to settle into the role, build connections, and gain a deeper understanding of our school community.

Over the past fortnight, I have acted as Campus Principal at our Nathalia Campus. I praise all students, staff and community for their welcome and support. It has been great seeing our L2L framework in action day after day.

During this last week we have had the privilege of a regional visit by Mr Paul Maher, Regional Director of Education and Ms Louise Goette, Regional Director of Student Support. They spent time at our Nathalia, Swan Hill and Bendigo Campuses. I was extremely proud of our campuses during these visits and I thank Mr Chris Sanders at Bendigo and Ms Annalie Gilmour at Swan Hill.

As mentioned many times, this term has enabled me to visit all our campuses. I have been struck by the consistency of our culture, the strength of relationships, and the clear focus on student learning. At every campus, I have felt genuinely welcomed, and I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting with staff, students, and members of the wider community. These visits continue to be a highlight of my role and reinforce the strong sense of purpose that exists across our region.

There have been many highlights throughout the term. I would like to acknowledge all students who have recently completed assessments and examinations. Your commitment to preparation and perseverance is commendable, and you should take great pride in your efforts. These moments mark important milestones in your learning journey.

This time of year, has also seen a strong focus on subject selection for 2027. I commend students for the thoughtful consideration they have given to their future pathways, supported by staff and families. These are important decisions that help shape the opportunities ahead. If you need support with this process please contact us as we are very keen to support.

More broadly, I want to acknowledge the efforts of all campuses in maintaining such positive and productive environments. Across classroom learning, student leadership, co-curricular activities, and community engagement, there is much to celebrate. Our shared values and collective commitment continue to be a defining strength of OneSchool.

As we move into the holiday break, I am personally looking forward to taking some time to pause, take stock, and reflect with gratitude on what has been achieved this term. I encourage all members of our community to do the same to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends after a busy and productive period.

I look forward to welcoming everyone back in Term 3, refreshed and ready to continue building on the strong foundations already in place.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing commitment and contribution to our school community.

Please feel free to make contact with me if you have any questions.

Warm regards,
Frank Vetere
Regional Principal
VIC/TAS

Primary spotlight

Student of the Week

Primary Science

Primary students recently carried out some science experiments, after studying Gases in our unit of work on Matter. Questions and discovery-based evidence around the What, How and Why of gases, and its important role in the concept of Matter, were undertaken. A ‘bottle rocket’ was set up, using water and fizzy vitamin C tablets, to create a gas that would propel the rocket into the sky.

Like all science experiments, some of them work and some of them don’t. Unfortunately, our rocket was a ‘fizzer’ (no pun intended) and it didn’t propel at all. Further research by Mr Bechaz has revealed the problem that our rocket encountered and it will be re-launched early in Term 3.

Our other experiment saw the placement of Mentos into a bottle of Diet Coke, to reveal a chemical reaction and an eruption of fizzy soft drink. This activity worked a little better and students were able to see what happens when the microscopic dimpled surface of the Mentos was combined with the high-pressured carbon dioxide of the Diet Coke.

- Mr Bechaz

Potato Olympics

- Mr Burn & Ms Russell

Primary Swimming

Secondary spotlight

Student of the Week

Hello everyone from our SLT,

As you can imagine we are all very excited its the last week and cannot wait for these holidays.

Since our last newsletter we were lucky enough to have Mr Vetere as our Principal for all of last week and a bit of this week. We have really enjoyed having him as our Principal and hope to welcome him back to Nathalia sometime soon.

SLT also wants to thankyou Mr Burn. As many of you would know, Mr Burn was our Principal from Week 5 in Term 1 up until last week. We all loved him as our Principal and appreciated all he did in supporting us and our learning.

This week we also welcomed the Regional Director of Education and the Regional Director of Student Support, Mr Maher and Mrs Goette.

All the students really enjoyed having them for the day as they walked around our school and engaged with each one of us.

Lastly, we have our End of Term 2 Activity Day coming up this Friday. Primaries, 7-10s and 11/12s are all going to different venues for a variety of different activities and sports.

Everyone here is really excited to see our friends and classmates and finish off a good term with fun day.

From the Nathalia SLT

House Points

Congratulations to Romani Phillips, Esme Best and Sienna Mathews on receiving their Silver Merit Award for House Points. Well done on demonstrating the school values. Keep up the great work.

Campus news

Campus Visit - Mr Paul Maher Regional Director of Education and Mrs Louise Goette Regional Director of Student Support

It was our pleasure to host Regional Director of Education, Mr Paul Maher and Regional Director of Student Support, Mrs Louise Goette on Tuesday this week.

Thank you to our Student Leadership Team who hosted our morning assembly and warmly welcomed both Mr Maher and Mrs Goette to our campus. We wish to extend thanks to Mr Maher and Mrs Goette for visiting us in Nathalia!

Global Campus Map

Our Global campus map has been installed in our entranceway. We invite you to come and view at your leisure. The students think it looks fantastic!

OSG AU VIC 2027 Senior Years Subject Selection

2027 YEAR 9 & 10 ELECTIVE SELECTION

Calendar highlights

End of Term Excursion

We have travelled to Melton for our End of Term activities. The Primary students spending time at Cobblebank Stadium to participate in Kaboom Sports, Futsal and Basketball.

Years 7 to 10 spent time at PlayPoint and our Year 11's and 12's have participated in a MasterChef Mystery Box Dessert Challenge.

Our students have been looking forward to spending time with their peers from Swan Hill, Melton and Bendigo campus prior to the school holidays.

Upcoming Term 3 Excursions

Upcoming Secondary Excursions

Book Week 2026

Please note changes to Term 3 Overview including change to the upcoming Pupil Free Day for Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday 30 July. Thank you.

2026 Term Dates

2027 Term Dates

Contact us

Staff Contact Details

Mr Darren Burn – darren.burn@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Ms Megan Shaw – nathalia.campus@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Mr Robbie Bechaz – robbie.bechaz@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Mrs Joanne Osmand – joanne.osmand@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Ms Ebony James - ebony.james@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Miss Alyx Rayo – alyx.rayo@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Ms Nicole Reynolds – nicole.reynolds@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Ms Rachel Russell – rachel.russell@au.oneschoolglobal.com

Campus: Landline (03) 5866 3223

Campus: Mobile: 0497 008 405