Secondary School
On this page: Upcoming Events / Science Week / Earthquake Experiment / Vet Study - is that for me? / Women in Trades - Free Trade Workshops
Upcoming events
For all calendar dates, please see the Google Calendar.
| Mon 19 - Fri 23 Aug | Book Week: 'Reading is Wondrous' |
| Thurs 22 Aug | VET Information Night 7pm-9pm |
| Fri 23 Aug | Book Week Dress Up Day Parade |
| Tues 27 Aug | Year 9/10 SACSA Badminton |
| Wed 28 Aug | Year 7/8 SACSA Badminton |
| Wed 28 Aug | Secondary Principal's Tour 9am - 11am |
| Fri 30 Aug | Year 7 Immunisation 1 |
| Wed 4 - Fri 6 Sept | Year 10 Camp |
| Thurs 5 Sept | Spring Instrumental Night |
| Tues 17 - Wed 18 Sept | Parent Teacher Interviews |
| Fri 20 Sept - Sat 5 Oct | Cambodia/Vietnam Trip |
| Mon 23 - Fri 27 Sept | Year 9 Rite Journey Camp |
| Wed 25 Sept | Year 11 Street Smart Excursion |
French excursion to Étienne concert
Last Friday, our Year 8 to Year 10 students had the incredible opportunity to attend a concert by Étienne, a Canadian former teacher who creates and performs songs to teach French vocabulary and grammar.
The students had an amazing time singing along and practising their French in a fun and engaging way. It was a fantastic experience that brought language learning to life!
Neven Daoud
Key French Teacher
Science Week in Secondary School
Our Secondary Science Week was a lot of fun! Each day was packed with engaging activities that sparked curiosity and excitement. Students participated in daily quizzes and amazing races, challenging their knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Earth Science.
The "Guess the T-shirt Competition" added an extra layer of fun, keeping everyone on their toes. All these activities resulted in a truly dynamic Science Week.
Earthquake experiment
Secondary students were given an Earthquake Assignment, which encouraged them to design a building resistant to an earthquake.
Specifically, they were told they could only use cardboard, no staples or glue, with base dimensions no greater than 20cm x 20cm, not weighing more than 1.5kg and with a minimum of five storeys.
To our delight, amazing designs stood the test of time on our earthquake machine. The winners, Nathan M and Hayden T, withstood a mega 8.0 richer scale earthquake (quite a tsunami-type magnitude)!
Veto Silvestri and George Skouroumounis
Secondary Science Teachers
VET Study - is that for me?
VET study is designed for students looking to get skilled quickly for the workplace. Courses are available in various industries, including Defence Industries, Creative Arts, Business, Hospitality and more!
A number of courses are available for students to access while at school, while others are post-school with no/minimal prerequisites. VET study is great for students who enjoy a more hands-on style of learning.
If you are interested in a course in the VET space and would like to know more, TAFE are holding a number of Info Sessions you can attend. This is an opportunity to meet lecturers, discuss study options, and ask course-related questions to help guide you in what options are available.
Find details and register here: https://www.tafesa.edu.au/courses/info-sessions
Please see me for any questions.
Tracey Medhurst
VET Coordinator
Women in Trades - Free trade workshops
Our female Year 11 and 12 students have a great opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of trades through the many available trade workshops listed below.:
- TAFE - Immersion Week
- Carpentry, Bricklaying, Wall & Ceiling Lining, Painting & Decorating, and Tiling
- Includes accredited White Card training
- 5-day program in the upcoming school holidays, 1st - 4th October
- Tonsley TAFE Campus
- ATEC - Try-a-Trade
- Carpentry + Plastering
- Includes accredited White Card training
- Two day workshop on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September
- Lonsdale / Ottaway locations
- THEBARTON SENIOR COLLEGE - Her Trade Pathway
- Electrical + Engineering Manufacturing (Metal Trades)
- One day workshop on Thurs 12 September
- Thebarton
All of the above are FREE to our students, funded by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Places are expected to fill fast, please see me asap if you're interested.
The trades are still experiencing huge skills shortages. Achieving an apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a range of careers, not only 'on the tools' but also in business ownership and project management.
A trade is a fulfilling career; however, choosing which trade can be a daunting task. Every trade has its perks and benefits, and there’s much to consider before you begin training.
Have a look here for a clear explanation of each trade and a comparison between similar trades.
Tracey Medhurst
VET Coordinator