In the busyness of school life, it is easy to focus on the results that we can measure: grades, reports, awards, and pathways. Yet a deeper and more important question sits quietly beneath all of this: what kind of adult are we helping our children become?

Long after lessons are forgotten, the habits, values, and character formed during childhood and adolescence remain. Each day, through countless small moments, staff are encouraging and guiding our students. Through these many interactions, students are learning how to treat others, how to respond to challenge, and how to persevere when things are difficult. They are learning whether integrity matters when no one is watching, whether kindness is a strength, and whether effort is worthwhile even when success is not immediate.

Scripture reminds us to take this long view of education: “Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). Education, then, is not only about preparing students for exams or careers, but about shaping the kind of people they will become.

The apostle Paul encourages us to focus on character when he writes, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8). These are the qualities we hope our students will carry with them into adulthood.

As a school community, in partnership with families, we seek to nurture young people to be more resilient, compassionate, humble, and courageous. Because we want them to become adults who use their gifts not only for personal success, but for the good of others. That is a goal worth striving for, every day.

Mark Hamilton

Head of Secondary

Last Friday at lunchtime, students enjoyed an exciting and hands‑on Sheep Scanning Day with University of Melbourne Lecturer Dr Daniel Brookes, who conducted ultrasound scans on our school ewes. We’re thrilled to share that four of our ewes are pregnant, with six lambs expected to arrive in May!

Dr Brookes explained how he reads the ultrasound images to determine pregnancy progress and whether the ewes are carrying single lambs or twins. His visit also sparked valuable conversations about the best ways to care for our pregnant ewes in the coming weeks, including adjusting nutrition, monitoring condition, reducing stress, and preparing for delivery.

Students also took the opportunity to speak with Dr Brookes about pathways into Veterinary Science and other animal‑related careers. With many of our students interested in these fields, the experience offered invaluable insight into the industry.

Hey everyone, my name is Amelia and this year I am honoured to work alongside Ms. Chatfield, Mackenzie Sands and Madeline English as we guide you through the year of sport for Flinders Tyabb in 2026. I am pleased to say that we are all eagerly looking forward to seeing your dedication to sports and inspire and motivate you along the way.

I’ve been at Flinders since Year 8 and have enjoyed every step of the journey.

I’ve played netball for about 9 years, representing Peninsula Waves and Frankston Bombers FNC at my highest levels. I am also passionate about NRL and cricket. I’m really invested in learning about health and fitness, next year after I graduate, I can see myself studying a double degree of bachelors in exercise and sport science / nutrition diet science at Deakin before furthering my expertise to get into my desired career.

This year, as Sports Captain, I am excited to get everyone involved, encourage healthy competition, and serve as a sporty role model for the younger year levels.

Carnival Days + School Sports

The House Athletics Carnival has been postponed (not cancelled). The Sports staff are currently exploring alternative dates for this event and will communicate this with everyone ASAP

The Flinders Swim squad will be announced next week. Please keep an eye on your emails for this information.

Student Spotlight

Special mention to Olivia McLelland of Yr 9 who’s been selected into the top 24 U16 girls Basketballers in the state as a bottom age player. The state combine will take place this weekend to finalise the Victorian team for 2026 to play at the Nationals in June. Good luck Liv for this weekend!

SIS Results

This term we have 4 SIS sports playing, Senior girls' basketball, senior girls' soccer, senior boys' indoor cricket, inter boys' cricket and inter girls' volleyball. It's been so amazing to see everyone get in and have a go, play with grace, integrity, perseverance and sportsmanship. The past 3 weeks results are as follows. If you are wanting to access fixtures, results and ladders please visit: https://fixtures.clipboard.app/sis/fixtures

Soccer – Senior Girls

Flinders CCC def. Hillcrest 1–0
St Francis Xavier def. Flinders CCC 3–2
St Johns def. Flinders CCC 5 - 2

Indoor cricket – Senior Boys

St Francis Xavier def. Flinders CCC 156-91
St Peters College def. Flinders CCC 153-149
No Game Thurs 5th March

Basketball – Senior Girls

Flinders CCC def. St Francis Xavier 54–26
Padua def. Flinders CCC 47–37
No Game Thurs 5th March

Cricket – Inter Boys

Flinders CCC def. Rivercrest 64/0 – 63/0
Flinders CCC def. Nazareth 78/5 – 56/4
Flinders CCC def CREST 103 - 73

Volleyball – Inter Girls

Flinders CCC def. Rivercrest 2–0
Flinders CCC def. St Peter’s College 2–1
Flinders CCC def. Hillcrest 3–0
No Game Fri 6th March

Swim Team

This program is optional and designed for competent swimmers to refine their technique, build confidence and prepare for upcoming competitions. It is not a learn-to-swim program. Swimmers will train in a 50m pool and complete up to 1km per session.

We have had an excellent turn out to the swim team with 30+ swimming in attendance, the students are swimming around 1km in the morning along with our swim coach Alex Krull. What a great start to the day

The compass student leadership conference in Canberra was an amazing experience of meeting like-minded leaders, being challenged in my understanding and faith, and experiencing the highlights of our nation's capital.

Throughout 5 days, we had the opportunity to meet and learn about the roles of many passionate student leaders across the country, invigorating each other towards making positive, faithful differences in our school community.

Sessions focused on the biblical narrative as the foundation of understanding our calling as leaders and deeply challenged some of my pre-conceived ideas of biblical leadership. In particular, sessions centred on the doctrine of sin and brokenness in the world challenged me as a leader as to the necessity of not overlooking the pain and suffering of the world. As leaders, it can be easy to attempt to fulfil the expectation to be constantly joyful, peaceful and hopeful - and yet so often, people's expectations of these qualities overlook or simplify the complexities or brokenness of the world. But, as we learnt in these sessions, it's as we understand the broken reality of the world we live in, and offer our questioning and confusion to God, that we can lead well, properly empathising with those around us and not overlooking the painful realities of the world in spite of the joy and peace we have in our hope for Christ Jesus and the future.

These ideas and far more will stick with me far beyond this year, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend and make lasting connections that will influence my leadership this year and onwards.

Beth I

Rather than imagining an outback setting from memory, students immersed themselves in one.

Recently Mr Brown’s Year 8 English students stepped beyond the classroom walls here at Tyabb and out towards the perimeters of the oval for a live writing experience; where the natural backdrop became both inspiration and text.

Seated beneath the trees with open notebooks and curious minds, students observed the landscape in real time. Some noticed the movement of the grass, others the shifting light - but all basked in the quiet hum of the morning. All students began abstracting meaning from what they experienced, shaping it into profound, honest and textured writing.

It is my pleasure to share Sophie Akers’ writing from this experience:

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Sophie A

The yellow, sunburnt grass danced gracefully in the wind. The cool breeze whistled its song across the dry sunny land.

The tall eucalyptus tree stretched and curved its strong, slender branches up and up, almost touching the delicious golden sun. Its lush green locks swayed on the head of the beautiful old tree.
A mangled, barbed-wire fence stood confidently, separating the dewy clean lawn to the outback which was wild and free. The few clouds were like brushstrokes, streaked across the big blue canvas.

It really was a picturesque scene.

We are excited to invite all Primary and Secondary students to perform in our upcoming Term 1 Music Soiree, a celebration of our talented musicians across the College!

The Soiree provides a wonderful opportunity for students learning an instrument, either within or outside of the College, to showcase their progress and passion for music in a supportive and welcoming environment. Performances may be solo or part of a small ensemble.

Date: Monday 23rd March

Location: Flinders Tyabb Music Department

Session Times: Primary Students: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Secondary Students: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Students wishing to perform can enrol via the links below.

Primary Soiree: Primary Soiree Application Form – Fill in form

Secondary Soiree: Secondary Soiree Application Form – Fill in form


Flinders Music encourages instrumental students to take part and share their musical journey with peers, family, and staff.

We look forward to an afternoon of wonderful music and celebrating the efforts of our young musicians!

Adam Carson
Head of Performing Arts

Our Year 7 students have officially begun their journey in the Year 7 Classroom Concert Band Program! With instruments in hand (flute, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone) students are developing their technique, building ensemble skills, and learning the power of teamwork through weekly sectional and full band rehearsals.

Learning an instrument builds more than musical skill, it strengthens memory and concentration, boosts confidence, supports wellbeing, and teaches teamwork and resilience.

We’re so proud of their fantastic start and can’t wait to see their progress this semester!

Since the start of the year, our 4‑year‑old Kinder groups have been busy building a strong sense of identity and belonging as we settle into our learning community. The children have been forming new friendships, exploring what it means to be part of a group, and developing confidence as they share their interests, ideas, and strengths. Together, we have been establishing daily routines that help the children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn, while also co‑creating our classroom agreements to guide how we care for ourselves, each other, and our environment. It has been a joy to watch the children grow in independence, connection, and collaboration as our year begins.

A group of our Year 5 and 6 student leaders recently attended the VIC Primary Students Christian Leadership Conference, hosted by Sower Leadership. This one-day event brings together student leaders from independent Christian schools across Victoria to encourage and equip young people to lead with faith, character and purpose.

Led by Miss Pittard and Mr Dunne, our students participated in interactive activities, heard from inspiring speakers, and engaged in faith-filled sessions focused on leadership development. The conference encouraged students to reflect on how God has uniquely created them and how they can use their gifts to positively influence their classrooms, communities and culture.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to grow in confidence as leaders and to be reminded that leadership, modelled after Jesus, is about serving others and making a meaningful difference. We are proud of the way they represented our College and look forward to seeing how they continue to lead within our community.

Our Grade 5 and 6 students have recently begun participating in High School Rotation classes, giving them a wonderful opportunity to experience some of the subjects and learning spaces they will encounter in Secondary School.

These sessions are designed to help students build confidence and excitement about the transition to high school while exploring different subject areas in a hands-on way. In the photos below, students can be seen taking part in a Science rotation, engaging with practical learning activities and getting a taste of what Science looks like in our Secondary classrooms.

It has been fantastic to see their curiosity, enthusiasm and willingness to step into this next stage of their learning journey.

JCA had a fantastic time during PE this week! Students rotated through a variety of fun activity stations before coming together to play different games. There was lots of movement, teamwork, and laughter.

This week the class has also celebrated success with their growing ‘Beanstalks’ where most seeds have sprouted and some are already 1cm tall! We are excited to continue watching them grow and see just how tall they will become.

JCB class attended the Swimming Carnival this week, where students took part in races and supported their house teams alongside the wider college. It was great to see their encouragement and involvement throughout the day.

In the classroom, students have been working on creative projects using cardboard boxes. They have designed and built models of planes and other creations based on their own interests. The classroom has been full of imagination as their ideas have come to life.

JCC class enjoyed an excursion this week, taking a walk through the Bushlands behind our school. It was a great opportunity for students to connect with nature, explore their surroundings, and enjoy some fresh air together.

They have also been settling in well to their classroom routines this term. Students are engaging positively in Maths and Reading, and have been building their teamwork skills through a range of group activities. It has been lovely to see their confidence continuing to grow.

Over the last couple of weeks, we have been diving into our textbooks and developing a more secondary feel to how we set out our work. In Community Projects, we have been discussing how we can better equip the JC to meet students’ needs and help grow the centre. It has been fantastic to see everyone sharing ideas and taking ownership.

Our secondary students also assisted with the Primary Cross Country, helping the event run smoothly and supporting our younger athletes.

The JCD Seniors recently participated in an exciting science laboratory practical exploring cells under the microscope. Prior to the practical session, students completed extensive theory work learning about the different parts of a microscope, how to use the equipment safely, and how microscopes enable scientists to investigate and make discoveries in many areas of science.

During the session, students prepared their own wet mount slides using yeast and pond water samples. They carefully used slides and cover slips while practicing correct microscope techniques. Students observed their samples under low, medium and high magnification, allowing them to see increasing levels of detail.

The students made some incredible discoveries. They were able to identify cell walls, cell membranes and chloroplasts, and even observed living organisms moving within the pond water samples. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to apply their scientific knowledge in a hands-on environment while developing important laboratory skills.

On behalf of the team at Mobile Catering, who operate our College canteen, we would like to remind families of the correct process for cancelling canteen orders.

If you need to cancel your child’s canteen order, please note that cancellations cannot be completed through the College. All cancellations must be made online via the Munch Monitor portal before the morning cut-off time of 8:00am.

Parents can cancel orders by logging into their Munch Monitor account or app. Once an order has been cancelled, Munch Monitor will contact Mobile Catering to request approval for the cancellation and any applicable refund.

Following this process ensures that orders are managed correctly and allows the canteen team to prepare orders efficiently.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Dear Flinders families

Applications are now open for 2028 and beyond.

We encourage families to submit their applications as early as possible, as waiting lists currently apply across many year levels. While siblings are given priority consideration, placement cannot be guaranteed.

To lodge an application, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at enrolments@flinders.vic.edu.au we will be happy to help!