SENIOR PATHWAYS PROGRAM
VOCATIONAL MAJOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS
Vocational Major Personal Development have planned and implemented several community action projects throughout term 2.
All of these groups have had a positive impact on others and their community, and they are to be commended for their hard work.
The student led projects have included:
A junior basketball competition for year 7s which involved Rhi , Caelan, Charlie, and Nick
The building and landscaping of a college greenhouse by Luke, Zayden, Cooper and Tyden.
Another group including Liz and Ray has successfully launched a second-hand clothing donation drive, having donated bags of clothes to the Salvation Army already.
And lastly, the environmental awareness program run by Katie, Ochre and Nolan Smits. This team has implemented several significant activities which have positively changed the attitudes and actions of others. Their work started with a small cohort survey and a presentation of those results to the class.
Based on the data, a follow up presentation delivered by the Mornington Peninsula Shire was organised, which addressed the environmental impact of human activities. The group took inspiration from the information presented and they conducted a full school litter audit of the college grounds, which posed further questions for the group to consider.
Further to this, the group decided to focus their work on the impact of plastics in our waterways, by connecting with the Shire once again, to learn more about the environmental significance of Canadian Bay beach and the coastal restoration practices that have been used to protect it.
APPLIED LEARNING STUDENTS COOK UP A STORM
On Thursday 27th July, the Year 11 Vocational Major (VM) students planned and prepared a BBQ for 100 Grade 6 students from Kunyung Primary School as part of their excursion to the watch our college “School of Rock” production. The students worked exceptionally well together, working on a tight intermission deadline thanks to a fantastic ticketing system prepared by Liz. The other students involved in the BBQ included Rhi , Luke Bayley, Katie Tyden, Nic, Nolan and Caelan.
SNOW CAMP OUTDOOR EDUCATION
After a bumpy start to our Unit 1/ 2 Falls Creek x country snow camp, we couldn't have hoped for better conditions. Our students' persistence and natural skill wowed our instructors who didn't hesitate to take us on some fantastic trails beyond the Nordic Bowl. It was a fantastic trip and a big thanks to Tilly Ramsay and Steve Maison and a testament to our students who demonstrated a range of the IB Learner profile attributes, including caring, knowledgeable, inquiring and risk taking.
Jenna Farrington
MONASH SCHOLARS AWARD
Last week in the Year 10 Assembly, we announced that the following students have been accepted into the Monash Scholars award program Ethan, Ella and Kane
“The Monash Scholars Program is a highly prestigious, three-year program run by Monash University for students in year 10. The program provides students with the opportunity to experience university life and provides access to a number of events to help students make the most out of their senior schooling and explore future career aspirations. Scholars commit around 20 hours a year to the program; this will mostly involve attending on-campus events after school hours and during the holidays.
Scholars who successfully gain a place at Monash University after completing Year 12 will continue to receive benefits including leadership and ambassador opportunities.
Congratulations Kane, Ella and Ethan
VET MUSIC
On the 17th of July this year I h the opportunity to attend the Guts Music Workshop from Monday to Wednesday at 1:00pm to 3:00pm. This Workshop was an eye-opening experience, as we learnt about the different ways in which to create original songs and the different pathways that can be taken in the music industry. On the first day we were sat down and each of the members of the Guts Music Workshop told us how they got into music, from playing in high school bands to being a student at a performing arts school. It was great to hear all of their interesting stories and even better to realise that I could relate to quite a lot of them. On day 2 we started getting hands on and creating our own original song. This was a highlight of the workshop because I really got to bond with the 4 other students taking part, as well as learn to be comfortable singing in such a vulnerable environment. The trust we all shared created the perfect atmosphere for song writing and by the end of the second day, we had come up with the first verse, pre chorus and chorus. On the third and final day we all got back together and some of us shared lyrics we had thought of the night before. We then incorporated the new lyrics into the song and by then it was finished, we had just created our own authentic song. The next step was producing. With the help of mics and other equipment brought in by the members of the workshop, we recorded the chords and vocals. After that it was all put together, and we had a listen, it was amazing. The whole experience was so enjoyable and inspiring, and I feel like I have learnt so much more about producing music and the music industry in general.
