Senior School
Duke of Ed Commando Course
Careers News
Items in the Careers Newsletter include:
· News from Monash University
- Accounting: it’s not just a Numbers Game
- Biology Bridging Course
· Careers in the Rail Industry
· Prosthetics and Orthotics at La Trobe University
· Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing at Melbourne Polytechnic
· Careers that started in Science
· Career as a Protective Services Officer (PSO)
· Digital Workshops for students at Academy of Information Technology (December)
- Mobile VR and Game Design
- Designing for Website and Apps
- Special Effects in Film
- Gaming Camp
· School Based Hospitality at Box Hill Institute
If you have a question about a topic featured in the Careers Newsletter, please contact Careers Coordinator Mrs Irena Yevlahova iyevlahova@standrews.vic.edu.au
Irena Yevlahova
Careers Coordinator
Duke of Edinburgh Commando Course
On Tuesday the 24th of October, the Duke of Edinburgh bronze students went on an excursion to do a commando course.
Once we got there, our instructor gave a devotion that inspired us to be soldiers and warriors of God. The commando course was a series of obstacles through the bush over 1km which normally takes about 50 minutes to complete.
The course had some hard obstacles that we had to work as a team to get through. One of these was a wall about 3 metres tall, with nothing to grab onto. The only way up the wall was to be boosted up and then pulled over. There was also a rope swing over water and no one managed to make it all the way across. We also had to go through a turning tunnel that was underground and pitch black.
We went through the course twice. The first time was to introduce us to the different obstacles so that we could go through them safely. We all had a go at trying the obstacles, with two spotters watching us with their hands out in case we fell. After having lunch, we split into two teams and competed to be the fastest. This time we went through the course as fast as we could to beat the other team. Everyone had to do each obstacle and if someone skipped it, there was a 1 minute penalty. The last challenge of the course was the dam. In the end the teams were close but the winners' (my team!!) time was just a few minutes faster.
After going through the course and then showering, we sat together and reflected on the day. We all realised that to make it through the course quickly, we had to work well as a team and encourage each other. We helped each other through our weaknesses and encouraged each other through our strengths. Overall, it was a really fun day and we learnt things about ourselves, each other and God.
Ella Cassidy
Year 9 Student
Senior School Awards
At the last school assembly a selection of Senior School students were presented with a variety of awards. It was an excellent opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements by St Andrews students. Our students have the opportunity to participate in a range of co curricular activities to complement their studies.
Ian was awarded the ‘VET in Schools’ Award as the highest achieving student in Certificate II in Engineering studies, 2nd year.
Kaycee was presented a certificate for her entry into the National History Essay Competition.
All Year 10 students participated in the ‘Leaders of Change’ School Conference run by Moral Fairground. Students investigated how their consumer choices impacted the wider community and environment. At the conclusion of the conference, selected students made a presentation on behalf of the school. Joel and Chloe were presented with certificates for their presentation which ‘way surpassed our expectations and was the most popular session during the event.
The assembly was a wonderful time to recognise the hard work and excellence our students display in all aspects of their education. Well done!
Senior School Awards
- Kaycee Tu – State Finalist in the National History Challenge
- Ian Neo – ‘VET in Schools’ Award, highest achievement in Certificate II in Engineering Studies, 2nd Year.
- This year our Year 10 students have participated in the ‘Leaders of Change’ School Program and participated in Moral Fairground’s ‘Leaders of Change’ School Conference.
John Presant
Head of Senior School