Senior School Report
Semester Two started on Tuesday, 11 June and VCE students are now doing a Unit 2 or Unit 4 study.
VCAL students are working at meeting their competencies.
The Unit One exam results for Year 11 students are an indicator about a student’s readiness for a Unit 3/4 study, so now is a good time to start speaking to your child about pathway choices beyond Year 11. A number of students have already changed into a new Unit 2 study.
On Wednesday, 19 June, we hosted our special yearly event, the Year 11 assembly to celebrate “100 days of VCE/VCAL success”. This is always an exciting event. Students receive awards for their academic achievements.
Magician Tim Ellis, Australia’s most highly awarded magician known around the world for his original, innovative and entertaining approach to the art of magic entertained the students. The Year 11 band, Akegma Arok (11A) and the VET Music class also performed in front of their peers. The VET Hospitality class provided afternoon tea.
At the beginning of Term 3, all Year 12 students will be attending a Tertiary Information Session (TIS) which covers VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre). This will outline the tertiary application process, how students apply for further education and training and how they may receive assistance throughout the process.
On Wednesday, 24 July all VCE students will have their next workshop with Elevate Education.
Year 12 students workshop is ‘The finishing line’ and Year 11 one is ‘Memory and Mnemonics’.
Elevate’s Study Skills workshops are designed to achieve behavioural change amongst students.
The challenge in any study skills program is getting students to use and apply the skills they learn. Elevate gets students using the skills from its workshops by using an integrated process that works.
During Term Three, Year 11 VCE students will be choosing their Year 12 subjects. It is vital that students choose their subject carefully and are realistic about their choices. Once they start in Year 12, it will almost be impossible to change a subject or unit of study.
The GAT (General Achievement Test) was on Wednesday, 12 June 2019. There were about 250 students who sat the GAT in school’s gymnasium.
On Friday, 14 June, all Year 12 VCE students did their first Mid-year exam for English/EAL This is going to be marked by external assessors. The school has put hours of work and resources into organising this for students to benefit from and get the most out of it. We do this early on in the year as this is the most crucial time for all Year 12 students to start putting in extra time and effort to their studies to get the most out their final year at school.
The VCAL students are still working with our community and are thoroughly enjoying their work and the responsibilities they have been given. They are continuing their work at the Sunshine Hospital, Chase, Scope and the Smith Family.
CHASE Program
The Year 11 VCAL students are completing the Education Phase of their Chase program and will begin the next step with the action phase.
The Action or Project component enables students to implement their knowledge and skills into projects that will improve health in their school or within their community. These projects may include implementing healthy foods in the canteen, petitioning to local council members about improving bike paths or developing lunchtime running groups. The students may also develop projects that incorporate into already existing school groups. The projects will be facilitated by the mentors and driven by the students.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Year 11 VCAL srtudents will be comencing a certificated course on Financial Literacy supported by the Smith Family in Term 3.
The Smith Family has taken selected activities from the MoneyMinded resource and developed the Financial Literacy Course. Completion of all 6 elements of this course allows students to gain the qualification of FNS10110 Certificate I in Financial Services.
This Course will show you how to:
- Set financial goals
- Create a budget
- Look at Needs vs Wants
- Develop a savings plan
- Recognise scams
- Better understand credit, debt and debt traps
- Understand taxation
Two facilitators with nationally accredited training qualifications will deliver the course. Students will receive a certificate at the end of the sessions if they complete all modules
Again, we would like to thank parents who contact us when their child is absent for any reason. This is of great assistance to the Year Level Coordinators, as we call home regularly if there are any unexplained absences. The Case Management process continues to monitor closely the attendance, achievement and individual needs of all our students. Please contact us on 9366 2555 if you have any queries or concerns about your child.
Stav Bekiaris
Senior Sub School Leader