"You must be cheerful and happy, animating all around you." Catherine McAuley

VCE/VET/VCAL INFORMATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Religious Education Program at St Joseph’s College attempts to give students a broad range of experiences in which to develop a deeper understanding of their relationship with a diverse community.

 

Students of St Joseph’s College are members of both a faith community and the wider local community. To be fully active members of these communities, the College would like all students to take the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities that

support the lives of individuals and groups that may have different experiences to that of the students.

 

Senior Mercy Works is an organised way in which students can gain access to community groups and individuals that may gain mutual benefit from interaction with each other, living the example Jesus gave to his followers.

 

Participation

Years 11 and 12 students are expected to complete their 20 hours of community service annually as a pre-requisite for graduation at the end of their Senior Secondary studies.

 

Community Service Log Books - Due Friday September 21 

A reminder for Year 12 students community service is a pre-requisite for graduation.

 

Year 11 Students who have not completed community service hours will be required to complete 50 hours in Year 12.

VCAL WORKPLACE VISIT TO MILDURA AIRPORT

On Thursday August 30, students in the Intermediate and Senior VCAL classes visited the Mildura Airport. Whilst there they had the opportunity to speak to a range of different employees and businesses.

 

We arrived at the Airport and were greeted by Rebecca Chamberlain, we sat in the board room of the administration building.  Airport CEO, Bill Burke gave an overview on Airport Management. The MAPL Operations Manager, gave an overview on ARO and Screening. We also met with AusFlight Handling, Thrifty, Jason Gordon, Café Supervisors, Screening Supervisor and Pearson Aviation.

 

The experience demonstrated a range of different opportunities and the importance of be able to transfer valuable employability skills learnt during VCAL.

VCE ENGLISH PRACTICE EXAM

An English Practice Exam will be held next Friday September 14  in the Hall from 9.00am until 12.15pm. Students need to arrive at the College by 8.30am with correct materials. If students are unable to attend please contact the student office.

VCE UNIT 3/4 ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS PRACTICE EXAMS

As the end of the academic year fast approaches for our Year 12 students, the College will be offering structured Practice Exam opportunities in Unit 3/4 English, Further Mathematics and Mathematical Methods as follows:

  •  English - Friday September 14 - 9.00am to 12.15pm (Home Study Day, College Ball, No Classes)
  • English Exam - Tuesday October 9 - 10.00am to 1.15 pm (Week 1, Term 4)
  • Mathematical Methods - Thursday October 11 - 11.45 am to 1.00 pm (Exam 1)(Week 1, Term 4)
  • Further Mathematics - Thursday October 11 - 11.45 am to 1.30 pm  (Exam 1). (Week 1, Term 4)
  • Further Mathematics  - Friday October 19 - 9.00am to 10.45am(Exam 2)(Home Study Day, Mildura Show, No Classes)
  • Mathematical Methods- Friday October 19 -  9.00am to 11.15am(Exam 2)(Home Study Day, Mildura Show, No Classes)

We expect that all students are present on the days relevant to them and that they will avail themselves of all of these opportunities. We hope that our students find these a valuable and rewarding experience.