Malgobila (Year 10, 11 & 12) News

Inspiring Young Men

The Inspiring Young Men’s event took place on Wednesday 14th August.

This event brought together local students with young male achievers to hear about and be inspired by their Career journeys and aspirations.

Messages such as ‘don’t give up’, ‘work hard’ and’ take every opportunity you are given’ were key messages delivered.

BSC and Headspace Working Together to Promote Mental Health

Senior VCAL students have been studying the issues of homelessness and mental health, as part of their learning outcome students were asked to plan an event.

Rhiannon Thompson and Darby McNamara proposed they raise money for Headspace by selling cupcakes. Students spent two sessions making approximately 300 cupcakes to sell at the Nicholson Street Mall on Thursday 29th August, 2019.

They sold out of Cupcakes in 3 hours, they also sold 200 sausages in bread making a profit of $530 to donate to Headspace.

Staff involved were extremely impressed with the students teamwork, organisation skills and the students representation of the College to the community.

Students Visit Government House

Students travelled to Government House in Melbourne to attend an invitation only award ceremony to celebrate students' achievements working with the Bairnsdale Urban Landcare Group.

J Hodson, R Stewart, Teacher S Lamble, L Harvey and O Lambert

Year 12 Outdoor Education White Water Rafting

As part of their Unit 4 VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies, students participated in a one day White Water Rafting Trip on the Mitchell River.

The weather was glorious, students spirits were high and Miss Turnor eventually went for an unplanned swim - thanks to Connor.

Prison System Incursion

On Friday 23rd August, 2019 students studying VCE Sociology and VCE Legal Studies undertook an incursion into the Prison System. Arthur Bolkas, a criminologist and former prison guard, spoke to students about the realities of prison life, and the chances of rehabilitation offered to prisoners. Students then used their knowledge from class, and from the incursion, to brainstorm potential reforms into the prison system.

Year 12 "Fry Up Friday"

Staff and Year 12 students enjoyed Bacon and Egg Rolls Friday morning on the Malgobila deck.

Teachers had the opportunity to share with the students their study tips and revision strategies that assisted them to be successful when they were in Year 12.

Some Year 11 students came for breakfast and were able to take this opportunity to gain some advice from current Year 12 students.