SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 12 Study Skills/Connection Day
On Monday, 19 February the Year 12 cohort travelled to Deakin University in Burwood for a study skills/connection day. In the morning we had a presentation from Deakin representatives, a session on Resilience and ATAR information, and campus tours run by Deakin student ambassadors.
During our lunch break we enjoyed the opportunity to relax as a group in the delightful weather, playing sport and enjoying the opportunity to learn from external presenters on how to play ‘Spike Ball’.
The afternoon sessions were run by ‘Elevate Education’, in which the students had two one-hour sessions on ‘Study Sensei’ and ‘Time Management’. The presenters were young, engaging and had many tips for our students to take away and hopefully implement into their own study and revision techniques moving forward! We look forward to seeing the Elevate Education presenters later in Term 2 and 3 to talk about different topics.
I would like to thank all the staff and students present for helping to ensure the day ran smoothly.
Elly Stewart
Year 12 Coordinator
Lions Club 'Youth of the Year' Award
Kate and Noah were selected to represent the school in the Lions Club ‘Youth of the Year’ Award, competing against students from other local schools.
The competition involved the students filling out a detailed questionnaire, an interview and a public speaking section. Each student had to answer two impromptu questions in front of an audience and give a five minute speech on their chosen topic. Kate spoke brilliantly about ‘Vaccines’, while Noah gave a hilarious and well written speech on ‘Procrastination’. I was blown away with how well both students spoke. Kate was deservingly given ‘Public Speaker’ award, as well as overall Club ‘Youth of the Year’ winner. Kate will now go on to compete in the Zone Finals on Sunday, 18 March. Congratulations to both students on their achievements!
Elly Stewart
Year 12 Coordinator
Year 10 Careers Experience
As part of Year 10 and the Careers Curriculum in 2018, all Year 10 students will undertake a week’s Careers Experience Placement. Careers Experience allows students to develop key transferable skills and allow students to develop these skills in an authentic environment and to see the connections between different areas of study and work. Students can work in a variety of industries, including commercial firms, art and design companies, local trades, science, health and medicine, animal welfare, hospitality and events, media, etc.
Dates: Monday, 25 June – Friday, 29 June 2018, which is the last week of Term 2.
If possible, we request that placement arrangements be finalised by Wednesday, 28 February however it is preferable that students continue to work towards a meaningful placement rather than settle for an “easy option” - please just keep us updated as to the progress of arrangements.
Completed Work Experience Arrangement Forms should be returned to the Careers Office in the Senior Centre for processing.
Students are more than welcome to ask questions and seek assistance from the Careers Office.
Students are expected to make contact with employers to arrange their own placement. Some industries are exceptionally popular and students may feel disheartened if they do not gain a placement immediately, but we encourage students to persist in their endeavours to gain a meaningful placement. It is not unusual for a student to contact more than 20 employers in a particular industry before gaining a successful placement. Please refer to the Information Pack that all students received last year for further information. Additional copies of the Work Experience Arrangement Form can be found in this link
The Discovery Subject resource on Compass has details of specific placement opportunities and links to more useful resources.
Students may find a placement in a variety of ways including searching an organisation’s website, contacting employers directly by telephone or in person, or speaking with family friends who may work in the student’s industry of choice. We strongly suggest that parents avoid employing their child as it can be difficult for children to separate home life from work life. We stress that this program is designed for students to investigate future careers, and it is College policy not to accept placements at a student’s part time job or in fast food or large retail outlets, unless this supports their career plan after completing school.
Please email me with any further queries at ramsay.vanessa.v@edumail.vic.gov.au
Vanessa Ramsay
Career Development Coordinator
2018 VCAL Program
In 2018 the VCAL program is been lucky enough to offer its students a Certificate 2 Public safety on top of their normal course. The requirements of this certificate alignes with the outcomes of Work Skill Development and Personal Development Skills, 2 of the subjects VCAL students study.
Magenta Safety Training are conducting the training along with our teachers. The Certificate teachers students to work safely as a team and about bushfire safety. And what is bushfire safety without a fire truck?
Pictured above are our senior students learning how to hold and handle the fire hose and the intricacies of back pressure.
Adam Roche
VCAL Program Coordinator