YEAR 9-10 SCHOOL NEWS
Year 9 Geelong Tertiary Futures Program (GTFP) Trade Taste Testers program
Over the past three weeks, our Year 9 students have been participating in the Geelong Tertiary Futures Program (GTFP) Trade Taste Testers program. Students have had the opportunity to explore a range of trade pathways, develop new skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in different industry areas. A fantastic opportunity for students to begin exploring future career and education pathways beyond school.
Year 10 Deakin University
On May 27th and 28th, Year 10 students spent a day at Deakin University – Waurn Ponds immersing themselves in higher education. Students began the day with a tour of the campus including key facilities and residential spaces. They then selected their first of five possible workshops to engage in throughout the day, with the options including Nursing, Engineering, Exercise Science, Forensic Science and Creative Arts. Each session offered students practical activities relevant to the prospective area of study, from building a tower to withstand an earthquake to trying to settle a crying baby. During their lunch break, students could explore the various food options on campus and enjoyed playing games of Soccer, Basketball, downfall and kicking the footy on the University’s extensive outdoor spaces. They finished the afternoon with a second workshop and opportunity to ask current University students questions about higher education.
Overall, we were very proud of the enthusiastic engagement of our Year 10 students in all that the day offered and were pleased to hear the excitement from a number of them about their future post-high school pathways.
A big thank you to the WHC teaching staff who assisted with the running of the day.
SENIOR YEARS ART + DESIGN ENRICHMENT TOUR
SYDNEY | 26th – 29th APRIL 2027
Western Heights College + Belmont High School
An exciting opportunity is available for creative students currently entering Years 10–12 in 2027 to take part in a unique Art + Design Enrichment Tour to Sydney and Bundanon.
Students will spend three immersive days at Bundanon, the former property and studio of renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd, located on the Shoalhaven River on Dhurga and Dharawal Country. The experience includes artist-led workshops and creative activities within the landscape. The tour also includes a day in Sydney visiting the studio of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Only 10 spots are available and we will be partnering with students and staff from Belmont High School to facilitate this opportunity.
Importantly, students do not need to be studying Art to apply. All creatively interested students are encouraged to express interest.
To express your interest please contact: allesha.fecondo@education.vic.gov.au
Online parent information sessions will be held in coming weeks.
