Traralgon College.... Meet Manga High!

Over the past six months Maths classes at both the Senior Campus and Junior Campus have been introduced to, and increasingly using Manga High. Manga high is an online maths program that includes a full range of Maths tutorials and games.
Teachers and students have really enjoyed participating in the maths challenges explored so far. Some students have jumped right in and are fiercly competing for the leader board, frequently asking for more challenges!!! The increase in engagement and application towards maths shown by some students who find it difficult to focus and apply themselves in this subject has been excellent, and probablyt the most rewarding outcome at this early stage.
Manga high also includes challenges against other schools (called "Fai-To's). So far we have participated in one and defeated Kingston Grammar School in England. We are currently ranked 32nd in Australia (we reached 17th at one point). Students also try to achieve shields (Gold, Silver or Bronze) in the various challenges, and top three students in the class, school or challenge are often posted on the school site.
Students, log in at: http://schools.mangahigh.com/traralgon! - you will need a user name and password. Ask your maths teacher if you do not have yours yet!
We will keep you up to date with future "Fai-To's" :-) . For more information see the video below or follow the link:
Safe Talk Program
Recently Senior Campus Welfare Coordinator Kellie Goy has been given the go ahead to pilot a program called "SafeTalk". The program helps to raise awareness and gives students the skills to assist others who may be at risk of suicide.
Year 9 Like Minds Camp - Phillip Island
During October the Year 9 Like Minds class ventured to Phillip Island on a 3 day camp. During the camp they visited the Koala Conservation Park, Penguin Parade, Nobbies and Amaze 'n' Things. Whilst at the Penguin Parade they built penguin nesting boxes and then paced then within the penguin colony and planted native grasses and bushes.


