Teaching and Learning
From exciting new facilities and expanded 1:1 learning pathways to Term 4 camp preparation and our upcoming Showcase, there has been plenty of momentum building across both campuses as we close out the term.
Music space Coburg
The new music space at Coburg has begun being used as of week 5. It is a great area that allows BYCS to expand offerings in the arts. Year 10 music has run from the new space, and we have started instrumental music offering at Coburg, aligning the opportunity for this for students at both sites.
Extended 1:1 learning supports
As mentioned, instrumental music is now accessible to students at Coburg. Flow on from the year 10 program changes have also allowed staff allocations for more small group/ 1:1 referrals at Coburg for workshop sessions in furniture and auto. Like 1:1 Hands on Learning at Richmond, these are by referral and allow student sessions to be tailored to working on SEL, classroom readiness, school engagement, extension of skills, and aligning with wellbeing needs.
Term 3 end of term camp preparations
In lieu of a Term 3 camp, Monday - Wednesday of week 10, there were a series of camp preparation activities that aim to prepare students for our Term 4 whole school camp to Walkerville. These ran as cross site activities, giving students the opportunity to build new peer and staff connections. The activities provided experience to activities they will be involved in at camp; allowing time to process, ask questions and build skills prior to an extended camp situation. Activities are outlined below:
- Monday 14 September: Fishing/ local waterways excursion
- Tuesday 15 September: Walk around Lysterfield Lake
- Wednesday 16 September: Outdoor challenge day at Coburg (rotation for music rehearsals)
Term 3 Showcase
This term's showcase was held at Coburg on Thursday 17 September. Previous showcases have coincided with Wednesday VET, so this change enabled our senior students to engage and celebrate as well.
Year 9 and Year 10 work experience
Work Experience Week for all Year 9–10 students took place from 7–11th September.