Year 11 & 12 News
Cadet Achievements
Over the Christmas vacation break 424SQN AAFC (Australian Air Force Cadets) sent several cadets to RAAF Base Williams Point Cook to undertake leadership training programs for cadet promotion in the areas of JNCO, SNCO, WOFF and CUO courses. All cadets excelled in these courses but one stood out more then others, Cadet Sergeant Gabrielle Bonnici who not only successfully completed the Cadet Warrant Officers course but was all also recognised for her outstanding achievement whilst on course. Gabrielle was presented a Gold Commendation from Wing Commander Walker 4WG AAFC, Gabrielle has been a cadet since 2020 and worked her way up through the rank structure to successfully achieve the rank of CWOF and being only the third cadet to achieve this in 27 years of 424SQN operation and the first female also. Staff and cadets are very proud of this achievement and wish Gabrielle well in her new role within 424SQN.
Year 12 English ACMI Excursion
On Tuesday, the 6th of February, the Year 12 English and EAL students participated in an excursion to ACMI to view and attend a lecture on the film ‘Sunset Boulevard’. This film is being studied in Unit 3 English and EAL and students are currently studying and analysing the text.
The students had an early departure from the University campus in order to be at Federation Square by 10.00 am. All of the students were here on time, but an incident on the M1 delayed our arrival at ACMI by 15 minutes. The ACMI staff were accommodating with our slightly late arrival and made sure we were all ready for the film. All of the students commented on how awesome the cinema was and that they really enjoyed the experience of viewing the movie on a large screen in a proper cinema.
After the film, the students were involved in an hour lecture on ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and the ideas and values presented in the film. The opportunity to hear a lecture from the staff at ACMI gave the students different insights into the world of ‘Sunset Boulevard’.
The students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to travel to Melbourne to participate in this event.
ADF Visit
Kurnai College had the incredible privilege of hosting the Australian Defence Force. Our students from Years 9-12 were treated to an enlightening session where they gained invaluable insights into the myriad of career opportunities within the defence force. From aviation to engineering, logistics to healthcare, the ADF provided a comprehensive overview that left us all inspired and eager to explore further.
