VCAL Update

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Curriculum Day our VCAL (soon to be Vocational Major) staff engaged in a full day of professional leaning to ensure we are ready to implement the changes to the VCE Senior Certificate next year. Staff heard from an expert in applied learning and then spent the remainder of the day unpacking the new study design and designing teaching and learning activities and assessments underpinned by applied learning theories. 

Current Year 11 families should be aware of the changes to the Senior Certificate. In a Year 11 Assembly last week students were made aware of the requirements to move into Year 12. It is essential that students pass their Year 11 outcomes to ensure they have enough units to be eligible for a VCE Vocational Major at the end of 2023. More information can be found using the link below or please contact Jess Wade or your child's Student Achievement Leader.

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/Pages/AboutVCEVocationalMajor.aspx

Please see below some updates for VCAL students.

Year 11:

SCOPE Young Ambassadors Program - Year 11 Literacy 3 week program 

Scope’s Young Ambassador focus on developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes around including members of their community who are living with disability. Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding of diversity and disability issues in order to become community leaders. The program consists of self and peer awareness activities, interaction with people with disabilities, and a community service activity. Students may also reflect on and learn from the activities they undertake through the supplementary student workbook as well as formal and informal discussion.

Wellness In Real Life Presentation - 8th September 

As part of their Health and Wellness Unit, students will hear from two awesome ladies who have started their own tech business. They have just launched the WIRL app and are coming to share their experience of starting a business whilst sharing some mindful eating tips as well. 

End of Term Celebration - 12th September

Students will participate in bowling and an Escape Room to have some fun their their peers and teachers prior to entering preparation for their final interviews and presentations. This will also meet the final outcomes of Numeracy and Personal Development. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate the prices of outfits they might wear to a job interview. 

Year 12:

Melbourne Museum Excursion 

Students attended Melbourne Museum to investigate how they use podcasts to deliver information. They will be using this in Literacy as they create podcasts demonstrating their knowledge of Australian Identify to meet their oracy outcomes. Students also had the opportunity to visit a number of exhibits on display on the day. 

Melbourne Sustainability Excursion  

In class, students have been investigating sustainable practices in the city of Melbourne. During the excursion, students visited the buildings and companies we have been discussing in class and had conversations about the benefits and barriers to sustainable practices. We developed our understanding of traditional indigenous practices and how they are currently being used in building design. Students will use this knowledge to present a convincing argument for others to get on board their chosen program. 

1st September - VCAL Market Day - Students have been building their own business with only a $30 start up. Market Day will be their ultimate test as they aim to sell their product to raise money for charity 

7th September - GAT - VCAL students required to attend Part A (stay tuned for more information)

15th September - FINAL DAY OF CLASSES FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS (students will return for 1 day in Term 4 to complete their final interview and presentation)

SWL opportunities:

W124603 Pure Cosmetic in Mt Eliza. 1 day per week negotiable.

Based in Mt Eliza, Pure Cosmetic main treatments are injectables & laser skin treatments. Aimed at the more medical than beauty, 90% of their treatments are done by a registered nurse. The laser treatments at this clinic would be beneficial to a beauty student.

W124602 Allure Beauty & Skin Clinic in Mt Martha. Fridays

Allure Beauty & Skin Clinic in a home-based business situated in Mt Martha . The owner is very keen to offer a student knowledge of a range of beauty & skin treatments from a simple leg wax through to facials and skin peels. The owner is happy to let student practice their make-up skills on her customers. 

VCAL COOK OFF - available to all VCAL Students 

Please let Ms Wade know if you are interested in participating 

VCAL VOICE: See Ms Wade if interested! Great for the Resume!