Year 10 News

Term 2 is shaping up to be a busy and rewarding time for our Year 10 students who have been  preparing for their upcoming work experience placements—an exciting opportunity to explore future career pathways and develop valuable skills.

ANZAC Day

Our school captain, Jackson Amos, and vice-captain, Lily Sykes, recently represented our campus at the Churchill Anzac Day service, where they laid a floral wreath and both addressed the crowd. The feedback from the community was extremely positive, and we are very proud of not only how they represented the College, but themselves as well. Thank you to you all and congratulations. 

Work Experience

First Week: Monday 12th May to Friday 16th May

Second Week: Monday 19th May to Friday 23rd May

Final preparations are underway before our students embark on their two weeks of work experience.

Work Experience is compulsory – There is no opt-out unless discussed with and agreed to by the Year 10 Team Leader, Todd Miller. 

Students MUST make an appointment with Suze Benson our Careers Co-ordinator if they are still without a placement. 

STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN HANDED PAPERWORK MUST COMPLETE THE TASKS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED BY CAREERS AND RETURN ASAP – WORK EXPERIENCE IS NOT SECURED UNTIL THE FORMS HAVE BEEN SIGNED OFF BY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL – REECE MALCOLMSON.

Before our students start their work experience placements, we are making the students aware of the following: 

• BE ON TIME – students are to turn up 10- 15 minutes before their start time and arrive back from their breaks 2- 3 minutes before they end.   
• SHOWER EVERY DAY – personal hygiene has been an issue in the past (strong body odour) and so we encourage students to consider showering every day and applying an anti-perspirant deodorant (not body spray); make sure their clothes (no offensive logos), shoes and hair are also clean each day.  
• MAKE UP – excessive make-up on eyes, bold eyelashes and brows is unprofessional.  We have encouraged students to opt for a more natural look. 
• STAY OFF YOUR PHONE – Like school, phones should not be seen. If necessary, phones should ONLY be accessed during breaks - not a toilet break - a quick 3–5-minute trip to the loo could turn into 15-20 minutes because of social media.     
• TIME TO LEAN = TIME TO CLEAN – we encourage students to look busy - sweep the floors, tidy a counter, straighten products on a shelf, pick up rubbish off the floor, clean some dishes, offer to put some tools away, offer to make some cuppas! 
• BE SEEN – students have been advised not to hide behind shelving/racks/walls or doors – employers do notice their presence and absence.
• JEWELLERY – should be kept to a minimum, if at all, and facial piercings should be taken out or covered up if/when asked. Jewellery can be a safety HAZARD! 
• ALWAYS ASK - to use tools or equipment. Safety is a priority! 
• BE POSITIVE -  a positive attitude is the best thing students can take with them to their work placement. Employers will appreciate students who make a positive contribution to their workplace!
• COMMUNICATION – is key!  If students are sick and are not able to make it to their placement on any given day, they are to contact the employer AND school (either Suze Benson or Todd Miller) before they are expected at work.  Likewise, if students have any concerns about their work placement, then they must contact Suze or Todd immediately. 
• SMILE … and HAVE FUN! Students will learn a lot about their work preferences over this two-week period and will bring back this knowledge with them, ready to commence COURSE COUNSELLING for their 2026 pathway and subject preferences! 

Tasmania Camp

Year 10 Tasmania Camp is now open. Please be aware that there are limited numbers who can take part in this camp. Permission and payments through Compass, with a deposit due shortly to secure a spot. Payment plans are available. Please contact the General Office and speak to one of our staff if you require any assistance or have clarifying questions.

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Contact Details 

If you have any concerns regarding Year 10 students, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (03) 5132 3700 or Todd.Miller@education.vic.gov.au   

Todd Miller

Year 10 Team Leader