Year 10 News

Term 2 is shaping up to be a busy and rewarding time for our Year 10 students who have been preparing for their upcoming work experience placements—an exciting opportunity to explore future career pathways and develop valuable skills.

ANZAC DAY  

Thank you to our school captains, Sage Jobling and Rahzel Morley, who represented our campus at the Churchill Anzac Day service. The feedback from the community was extremely positive and we are very proud of not only how they represented the College, but themselves as well. Thank you to you all and congratulations. 

Anzac Day Speech

Hi I am Sage. 

Hi my name is Rahzel and we are the school captains of Kurnai, Churchill Campus. as school captains we have taken some time to reflect upon the importance of Anzac Day, and what it means to us.  

I’ve realised that when I was younger I did do many activities in primary school, like making red poppies, colouring in and baking ANZAC biscuits. I must admit that I didn’t really begin to understand the significance of these activities until high school.   

Anzac Day for me means many things. For one it gives me pride in our nation. Pride that we can all come together to remember and pay our respects to those who lost their lives in wars for us, and for those who are currently serving our country at home and overseas.  

Anzac Day also reminds me how forever grateful I am. Grateful for the amazing life we have in Australia. Grateful for those who fought for us, for those who still fight everyday for us. They have given us opportunities that we may have never had if they hadn’t protected our country. For that I must always be grateful.  

I personally believe that ANZAC day is very important as it allows us all to gather and pay our respects for the fallen soldiers from Gallipoli and every war Australia and New Zealand participated in. When I talk to my peers we all agree it is a day of significance for us and important to learn about every year at school.  

Anzac Day reinforces the concept of mateship and the strength of our bonds with the people of New Zealand who we fought alongside in many conflicts throughout history, giving us the ANZAC name. It is often the toughest of times that bring us together the most. 

I remember during COVID-19 lockdown when we were limited with social connections. That year, we were unable to participate together in the Anzac Day services. Instead, we got up before dawn and went to the end of the driveway and listened to the dawn service on the radio. We lit candles for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and also to acknowledge all the defence forces for the important duty they perform for everyday Australians. That day when I placed our family’s wreath on the driveway, I think the significance of Anzac Day really came to me. During the minute of silence, I remembered those who had lost their family members, their friends, their partners. I listened and felt pride in the stories that were broadcast on the radio and later through TV shows. The noble and courageous actions that had been taken to save others’ lives during combat and the risks they took in order to protect us. It is difficult to comprehend how many of those who fought were not that much older than us.  

This year is the first time I was given the opportunity to be involved in ANZAC day. It feels really important and I have an appreciation for the words and traditions upheld during this ceremony. Sadly, there is still much conflict in the world, and I hope we don’t face anywhere near the extent of injury and loss of life that we’ve suffered in the past. Thank you to all the service men and women who are ready to defend our great country. Today we acknowledge and honour those serving and those who have served in the past and pay our deepest respects for all those who gave their lives. Let us carry their spirit with us, not just today, but every day in our lives. Let us be worthy of the legacy they have left us. 

Lest we forget. 

GPA All Stars

Reports are an area we focus on and celebrate as a campus, and an area where many of our students are kicking goals! Congratulations to our students who achieved 3.5 and above on their Learning behaviours reports at the end of last term:  

Rahaf Ahmad, Natalie Baker, Paige Bastin-Dawes, Lavinia Benson, Pippa Brown, Sebastian Close, Andrea Coates, Jacinta Collins, Chloe Deininger, Kiana Donohoe-McGann, Mia Fede, Connar Gray, Broadie Harrington, Dani James, Sage Jobling, Isabella Larner, Bella Lear, Finn Mahoney, Katherine Steadman-McCarthy, Will McLauchlan, Hayley McVean, Rahzel Morley, Marli Naporowski, Lilly Ormerod, Seth Perry, Matilda Read, Elizabeth Richardson, Beau Roberts, Skylah Russell, Cody Samblebe, Max Shi, Jack Simpson, Ryan Standing, Sienna Tanti, John Tantiado, Jackson Viney, Bradley Walker, Riley Walter, Thomas Webber, Ruby Whelan, Steph Wilkinson, Maddy Williamson. 

Work Experience  

First Week: Monday 11th May to Friday 15th May 

Second Week: Monday 18th May to Friday 22nd May 

Final preparations are underway before our students embark on their two weeks of work experience. 

Work Experience is compulsory – There is no opt-out unless discussed with and agreed to by the Year 10 Team Leader: Todd Miller.  

Students MUST make an appointment with Tayla Watson our Careers Co-ordinator if they are still without a placement.   

STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN HANDED PAPERWORK MUST COMPLETE THE TASKS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED BY CAREERS AND RETURN ASAP – WORK EXPERIENCE IS NOT SECURED UNTIL THE FORMS HAVE BEEN SIGNED OFF BY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL – REECE MALCOLMSON. 

Before our students start their work experience placements, we are making the students aware of the following:  

 BE ON TIME – students are to turn up 10-15mins before their start time and arrive back from their breaks 2-3mins before they end.    

SHOWER EVERY DAY – personal hygiene has been an issue in the past (strong body odour) and so we encourage students to consider showering every day and applying an anti-perspirant deodorant (not body spray); make sure their clothes (no offensive logos), shoes and hair are also clean each day.   

MAKE UP – excessive make-up on eyes, bold eyelashes and brows is unprofessional.  We have encouraged students to opt for a more natural look.   

STAY OFF YOUR PHONE! – Like school, phones should not be seen. If necessary, phones should ONLY be accessed during breaks - not a toilet break - a quick 3–5-minute trip to the loo could turn into 15-20 minute because of social media.      

TIME TO LEAN = TIME TO CLEAN – we encourage students to look busy - sweep the floors, tidy a counter, straighten products on a shelf, pick up rubbish off the floor, clean some dishes, offer to put some tools away, offer to make some cuppas!  

BE SEEN – students have been advised not hide behind shelving/racks/walls or doors – employers do notice their presence and absence.  

JEWELLERY – should be kept to a minimum, if at all, and facial piercings should be taken out or covered up if/when asked. Jewellery can be a safety HAZARD! 

ALWAYS ASK - to use tools or equipment. Safety is a priority!  

BE POSITIVE -   a positive attitude is the best thing students can take with them to their work placement. Employers will appreciate students who make a positive contribution to their workplace! 

COMMUNICATION – is key!  If students are sick and are not able to make it to their placement of any given day, they are to contact the employer AND school (either Tayla Watson or Todd Miller) before they are expected at work.  Likewise, if students have any concerns about their work placement, then they must contact Tayla or Todd immediately. 

SMILE … and HAVE FUN! Students will learn a lot about their work preferences over this two-week period and will bring back this knowledge with them ready to commence COURSE COUNSELLING for their 2027 pathway and subject preferences!  

Contact Details 

If you have any concerns regarding Year 10 students, please don’t hesitate to contact me (03) 5165 0600 – option 3, or Todd.Miller@education.vic.gov.au   

Todd Miller

Year 10 Team Leader