Secondary School

Languages Competition

Last week throughout the state, Education Perfect, an online languages learning platform, conducted a Tasmanian Regional Languages Competition. Students had to complete questions in both English and the target language they are studying here at Southern Christian College to gain points. Several keen, committed students joined together every lunchtime to compete.

At noon on Friday the competition ended. After a close chase from Taroona High School, the students from Southern persevered to beat Taroona High by a mere 696 points. Out of 22 Schools in Tasmania our students managed to win first place in the competition overall. SCC also gained first place in Japanese and Indonesian language in the state.

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Grade 9 Japanese Languages student, Fiona Buruzukrindhi, came fourth overall in the state out of a total of 853 registered students and obtained a gold level. Hettie Holland achieved silver, with several other students achieving bronze and credits. A huge congratulations to these students!

Mrs Tracy Brandis-Gray

Head of Faculty Languages

Secondary Assembly

Grade 10 Careers Morning 

As part of the Grade 10 Careers program, Grade 10 students were involved in listening to speakers from the Defence Forces, UTAS and MAS Experience (apprenticeships and ASBA's) who provided information in relation to potential career pathways. Students chose the presentation that they wanted to attend. This year UTAS (and general information about universities) was by far the most popular. The presenters showed PowerPoints and explained relevant details about their respective areas and provided useful guidance for students. 

Students engaged in the question time after the presentations and were able to gain advice and help in their interest areas. The presentations added valuable information to aid students in their Transition Planning and provided further discussion points for their interviews.

Special thanks to Charlotte (UTAS), Jeremy and Jamie (Defence Forces), and Matthew (MAS Experience - apprenticeships) for their helpful and knowledgeable contribution to the students on possible career choices.

Grade 10 Transition Interviews (Repeat)

Mrs Schuth and Mrs Vanderplas will be conducting Grade 10 Transition (Career pathway planning) interviews during Weeks 2 - 6 this term (7 August – 25 August). Students will have an individual interview with one or both staff. Each student will have the opportunity to discuss future planning including career, post Year 12 and planned Year 11/12 courses.

Parents are warmly invited to attend the interviews either in person or on a Zoom meeting. Please contact Mrs Schuth (veronica.schuth@scc.tas.edu.au) if you are interested in attending an interview in person or on a Zoom meeting.

Transition Interview Times (7 August – 25 Aug)

Monday 10:45-1pm; 3:30-4pm (Mrs Schuth)

Tuesday 10:45-11:45am (Mrs Schuth)

Wednesday 11:15am-1pm (Mrs Schuth)

Thursday 9-10am; 2-4pm (Mrs Schuth)

Friday 9-10am (Mrs Vanderplas)

Grade 10 Parents - To make a booking please click on the button or link below and use the booking code ueur6

www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/ueur6

Mrs Veronica Schuth

TASC Liaison Officer

Term 4 TASC Calendar (Repeat)

Year 11/12 TCE external examinations  7-17 Nov

Year 11/12 TCE results sent - 13 Dec