VCAL Class of 2022

Term 4 - Barista Training

Over the past month, all VCAL students have undertaken Barista Training onsite at the Mentone Campus. This was easily one of the most enjoyed programs run throughout the year.  Along with their 'First Aid' and 'Food Handling' certificates, our VCAL students will now also hold a 'Barista Certificate'. 

Life After VCAL - Where To Next?

From all of the VCAL Staff here at St Bede's College, we wish all the Senior VCAL students of 2022 all the very best with their endeavours for 2023 and beyond. 

 

‘Life is not about having the knowledge to survive it’s about gaining the knowledge to survive’

 

You have all got this!

 

Gerard Jackson 

Applied Learning Coordinator 

 

When I finish VCAL, I will be ….

"...taking up an apprenticeship with Ciaron Maher Horse Racing" Patrick Lowe

 

"...working as a full time barber in Moorabbin to achieve my long term goal of owning a house by the time I'm 23 years old" Nikolas Atsis

 

"...working full time as an apprentice; still deciding whether to pursue a carpentry apprenticeship or a bricklaying one." Jake Carey

 

"...possibly studying sound engineering or music, or taking some personal time and working part-time at the donut shop" Lucas Clavisi-Horler

 

"I've applied for the dual diploma at both Richmond and St Kilda Football Clubs" Niklaus Michelsson

 

"....doing a carpentry apprenticeship" Lukas Ritter

Miss Bates 2022 VCAL Class
Miss Bates 2022 VCAL Class

 

What is your most memorable moment whilst completing VCAL?

 

"Getting the flu over the ACC basketball try-outs." Logan White

 

"I enjoyed playing lawn balls." Luke Pappalardo

 

"Doing work placement." Marcus Folino

 

"All the excursions." Dylan Summers

 

"Cable Park excursions." Jarvis Dorian

 

"MAD Day." James Crellin

 

"Down ball." Ryan Hart

 

Mr Jacksons 2022 VCAL Class
Mr Jacksons 2022 VCAL Class

 

What will you miss most about St Bede’s College?

 

"My mates..." Luke Parisella

 

"Everything. The laughs, teachers, camps, excursions and so much more. I've made so many mates here it’s unbelievable." Zak Imperatori

 

"I’ll miss all the teachers that have helped me over the years and the friends that I have made." Parker Pleysier

 

"I will miss school altogether. The people, the teachers, my friends and the laughs" Nikolas Atsis

 

"Canteen and the facilities such as basketball courts." Lukas Ritter 

 

"The teachers." Ben Ward

 

 

What advice would you give to the 2023 Year 11 Vocational Major (VM) students?

 

"Don't let your fear get in the way of you. You might be nervous to do work placement but it’s all worth the experience. The quote that kept me going was 'If you want to be able to buy things without looking at the price tag, you have to be able work without looking at the clock.'" Zak Imperatori

 

"Do all your work, get your work placements forms done and listen and respect your teachers." James Crellin

 

"Just have fun fellas don’t give the teachers a hard time." Jake Carey

 

"DO YOUR WORK and enjoy your time at school." Parker Pleysier

 

"Have as much fun as you can." Sam Ford

 

"Try and get VCAL Captain." Peter Kounikas

 

"Respect your teachers." Rhys Freeman

 

"Be open minded." Tyler Pearson