Year 10 News

ANZAC DAY 

Thank you to our school captains, Arabella Altavas, Claire Lindsay and Harry Forbes who represented our campus at the Churchill Anzac Day service. 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.

GPA ALL STARS  

Reports are an area we focus on and celebrate as a campus, and an area where many of our students are kicking goals! Congratulations to our students who achieved 3.5 and above on their Learning behaviours reports at the end of last term: 

Arabella Altavas                           Dallas Ashton                           Levi Ashton

Jenny Baker                                   Molly Billing                              Ashton Ceeney 

Logan Chapman                          Kate Keyzers                             Ty Collins      

Ruby Caig                                      Jadon Daly                                  Liam Dawson 

Sefton Dawson                            Harry Forbes                             Elwood Giles

Cooper Grey                                 Dom Hart                                    Kiara Horne

Lila Kerslake                                 Aurelia Larner                           Claire Lindsay   

Nicola Macgregor                      Armarni Matthews                   Caleb Monaghan

Laura Moore                                Toby Mountjoy                           Scarlet Murphy 

Tyran Murray                                Kyra Ottey                                   Sam Robinson 

Leah Simpson                              Andrew Steele                          Amelia Sullivan

Alyson Tantiado                           Vjay Thomas                             Maddison Williams

Surf Camp

At the end of term one Year 10 Outdoor Education students attended the annual surf camp. This was a fantastic opportunity to apply some of what they have learnt and participate in practical application of knowledge, as well as learn new skills around water safety and how to surf. Feedback from the students and staff who attended was extremely positive.

Work Experience

First Week: Monday 6th May to Friday 10th May

Second Week: Monday 13th May to Friday 17th 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 MALCOMSON.

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 10-15mins before their start time and arrive back from their breaks 2-3mins 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 minute 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 of 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 2024 pathway and subject preferences! 

Art

In 3D art, students have been working on creating a 3D Medieval Helmet using a range of materials and paint. 

In Concept art, students have been working on designing themed characters in a square grid before adding colours with either, colour pencils, acrylic paint or watercolour paint. 

Todd Miller

Year 10 Team Leader