Intermediate VCAL Open Garden Day

The Intermediate VCAL students held an Open Garden Day on Friday to showcase the amazing garden they have been working on all year.

Students made Jams, Chutney, Lemon Butter and a variety of Baked Goods in class to sell.

Fresh eggs were also on sale from the Chickens kept at school.

An entry fee was charged and this included a Devonshire Tea (students also made the scones).

All proceeds made will be donated to a local charity, an estimated profit of over $500.

Well done to these kids who have worked so hard all year to keep the garden productive and have looked after the chickens like they were part of their family.

A big shout out to Deb Blackley she is so passionate about her students and the Chickens.

Well done to all involved another tick for the VCAL Team.

2019 Graduation

What a night it was Thursday 21st November for our 2019 graduates and their families. So many words come to mind in trying to describe it. There was pride, there was joy, there was relief, nostalgia, humour, tears, inspiration and so much love in that auditorium on Thursday night. Sure, the Senior Hub and Co. set up and organised the night but it’s not just our celebration alone.

It was so fantastic to see so many of the College staff members there to share in the celebration and support our students, as mentioned several times in briefing on Friday morning. It’s the fruition of the efforts, love and care that all of our staff have given these students since 2014 that make this night one of the highlights of the school year.

"It takes a Village”

Market Day

On Thursday the 14th of November, students from the Year 11 Business Management and Year 9 Enterprising People classes hosted a market day throughout lunch time. Students ran a number of stalls selling items such as sausages, milkshakes, lolly bags and icy poles and performed activities such as doughnut on a string and “guess how many in a jar?”. The products and activities were hugely popular, and almost $400 was raised for Love Your Sister charity!

For students, this provided a great opportunity to gain experience within a controlled business environment and enabled them to display the skills they have learnt throughout the year.

We would like to congratulate Jack Rogers for his win of the jar of M&M’s totaling 1115. Hopefully he brushes his teeth!

It was a great outcome for the students and the prize winners and we would like to thank everybody for attending.

Biology and Bubbles

The year 11 Biology class spent their final session using bubbles to model the plasma membrane as revision for year 12 Biology next year. Jasmine was crowned queen of the bubbles after consistently producing the largest bubbles, Oliva and Erin also managed some very impressive bubbles.

Year 11 Food Studies

Year 11 Food Studies went to Melbourne on the 18th of November. Students travelled down on the train and their first destination was the Melbourne Museum. Students explored the digestive system and the mind at the museum. We explored China town and had lunch at a dumpling restaurant. Students then completed an amazing race around the city that included photographing their kitchen utensil with people and in front of a variety of food shops. Students enjoyed their day and their introduction into Food Studies 3/4.

2020 Year 12 Headstart

This week our 2020 Year 12 student cohort took advantage of the opportunity to begin their Year 12 VCE studies in our Headstart program which was very well attended. Staff will be available until the end of the school year to support students and sort out any queries they may have.

Year 10 students were more than happy to cook the BBQ for their fellow students.

VET Hospitality

On the 26th of November the Vet hospitality cohort travelled to Lakes Entrance and had brunch at Albert and Co. Students were able to experience the hospitality industry and reflect upon the first year Vet Hospitality has been run at Bairnsdale Secondary College. We then travelled to the Co orp and explored the local fishing industry.

End of Year Attendance and Dismissal for Year 10

Friday 29th November, 2019 is the official last school day for Year 11 students.

Year 10 students may be dismissed from the end of the school day on Friday 6th December, 2019 on request of a parent, provided the principal has received satisfactory evidence that the student has suitable employment. There is a return slip on the bottom of the Year 10 into Year 11 Headstart letter to sign and return next week. This has always been a Department requirement.

2020 year 11 Headstart Week 9 (5th - 6th December)

On Friday 29th November, every Year 10 student was issued with a letter containing information for the Year 10 into Year 11 Headstart program which begins next week. Please ask your student to see this.

Next week, classes will be as normal Monday to Wednesday for our Year 10 students. On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December, Year 10 students will be supported in their 2020 Headstart, where they will be introduced to course outlines and Headstart tasks for each of their 2020 subjects.

VCAL students will also be involved in a Headstart program.

To assist parents and carers in supporting their child with the Headstart work over the summer break, all VCE Headstart materials have been uploaded onto the Bairnsdale Secondary College Compass portal.

This work can be accessed by students and parents/carers at any time over the holidays. Please check that you can find the materials before the holidays begin, so we can help you if there are any problems.

You can access the tasks through the Teaching and Learning tab (pencil icon) on the Compass landing page. Drop down to School Resources. Then Headstart 2020. Within that folder, each Key Learning Area will have their materials, divided by the unit being taught. For example, in the English folder, you will find Unit 1/2 English.

Deakin Engineering Roadshow

Students were given an opportunity to experience university style activities. Students completed multiple hands-on workshops relating to engineering and design, they participated in a Q&A session with Deakin University students, and experienced cutting-edge research and technology in virtual reality, renewable energy, robotics, and environmental engineering.

Year 10 Exams

WOW, we didn’t know which way our Year 10 students would go with the introduction of formal end of year examinations in English and Mathematics.

We are claiming victory….what a success! Our supervisors were impressed at not only the behaviour but the preparation that so many students had put into trying to make sure that they were giving it their best shot. In fact they were so impressed they placed a thumbs up to students in the Advertiser!

We are dying to hear results and ask that teachers promptly get back to students with feedback.

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