Year 10 Academic Awards and News
St James College
Year 10
Academic Awards Semester 1 2019
DUX
Maxwell Fernandez
Academic Excellence
James Vakis
Dominic Hart
Leo Nguyen
Maceo Jones
Academic Achievement
Thani Phan
Rad Valance
John Morgan
Anthony Parastatidis
Daniel Jones
Academic Effort
Mark Attia
Chris Andreou
Joshua Beaufort
Ty Hewett
Cooper Hams
Adam Willcocks
Joshua Nandan
Blake Williams
Year 10 Retreat
During the last week of term 2, the Year 10s spent their time at the Araluen Lutheran Camp in Anglesea and the Driver Training Course in Bayswater.
During the camp, students had the opportunity to participate in a number of activities including horse riding, ocean kayaking, and an initiatives challenge. They were challenged to get out of their comfort zone with each of the activities, and they all responded positively to that challenge. Despite some initial reservations, all the boys had a go. They realised that trying something new isn’t as scary as they sometimes build it up to be. This was an important lesson as we prepare them for Year 11 and beyond.
The afternoon sessions were devoted to finalising their subject selections for next year. They spent hours reading through the VCE study designs to get a clearer picture of their subject options for next year. They were able to discuss their plans and ideas with their teachers, as well as being able to ask for advice and suggestions. During the evening, the boys participated in retreat sessions run by Mr Callanan and Joel Harris. As a group, they were encouraged to think about the decisions they had made in the past as well as the decisions they will be making about their future. They all responded well to the activities which contributed to a successful camp.
The driver education training session was run at the METEC facility in Bayswater. Here the boys spent some time in the classroom talking about the road rules and regulations as well as familiarising themselves with what it meant to drive a car. They had the opportunity to get behind the wheel and actually drive a car, under supervision and on a closed circuit, with a few of their classmates to share in the experience. Everyone commented on how great it was to be able to actually drive and get a little more experience behind the wheel. Despite a few bunny-hops and a couple of stalls, it proved to be a rewarding experience for all the young men.
We hope they will take advantage of the opportunities and experiences they’ve been given this year and they make a successful transition into Year 11. Whether it’s VCAL, VCE or TAFE, all of the young men have been given plenty of support and advice with their subject selections and the pathways available to them. I would like to thank the Year 10 teachers who have spent so much of their time this year offering guidance and advice to their students. I hope the young men will take on board the advice they’ve been given and will find success in their future pursuits.
Justin Shepherd
Year 10 Coordinator
Transition Dates
Semester 2
July
Wednesday 31
De La Salle: VCE/VCAL 2020 information evening @ DLS College 7pm - 9pm
August
Friday 9
De La Salle: FINAL DATE for enrolment acceptance to De La Salle
St Bede’s: FINAL DATE online subject selections due @ St Bede’s
St Bede’s: FINAL DATE for enrolment acceptance to St Bede’s
Wednesday 13
St Bede’s: House Coordinators meet with SJC students @ SJC 1.45pm
Thursday 15
De La Salle: Interview and careers advice meeting @ SJC
Thursday 29
De La Salle: Subject Selection Day @ DLS
November
Monday 18
St James: Year 10 Exam Week – concludes
Wednesday 13
De La Salle: ‘HEADSTART’ orientation and laptop distribution
Monday 25
St Bede’s: VCE/VCAL ‘FLYING START’ TRANSITION PROGRAM – until Friday 7 December
Wednesday 27
De La Salle: VCE/VCAL ‘HEADSTART’ TRANSITION PROGRAM – until Thursday 5 December
December
Tuesday 3
St Bede’s College: Meet the Tutor parent evening @ SBC 7pm
Thursday 5
St James College: Year 10 Graduation Mass and Speech Night