Careers and Pathways News
The Annual Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston Applied Learning Regional Awards
Westall has had a very successful year with Nominations for the 2022 Applied Learning Awards. These nominations were submitted by Gary Bottomley, Jessie Li and Geraldine Borgonha.
There were many schools in the cities of Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston that submitted nominations and the judges had a hard time choosing the winners.
The well-deserving student winners have each received a certificate and a gift voucher for $250 First Award and $150 for Second and Third, and the Employers, a certificate/plaque.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive an applied learning award nominated students must be:
- attending school within the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kington areas AND/OR
- actively participating in VCAL, VETiS or and SBAT course within the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston areas.
To be eligible to receive an applied learning award, the nominated support person must be providing services to at least one student who meets the above criteria.
| Nominees | Winning Category |
|---|---|
| Glen Cooper and Nikki Fuller - U Train | WINNER SBAT Employer |
| Che Yu (Johnny) Li | WINNER Student - Applied Learning Student of the Year |
| Patrick Courtney – NFI & Trish Keilty – GRE8 | WINNER Applied Learning Employer of the Year |
| Matarii Manico | WINNER Student - VCAL Student of the Year |
| Kameti Jarson | WINNER Student - SBAT Student of the Year |
| David Bell – Metalflex Air Conditioning | Employer – Applied Learning Employer of the Year |
| Wayne Avard – Goodman Fielder P/L | Employer – Applied Learning Employer of the Year |
| Matarii Manico | Student - Applied Learning Student of the Year |
| Sa Up | Student - Applied Learning Student of the Year |
| Matarii Manico | Student - Learning & PD Student of the Year |
| Thee Dar Aye Thee Day Aye | Student - Learning & PD Student of the Year |
| Connor Boldizs | Student - Learning & PD Student of the Year |
| Mer De Na | Student - Learning & PD Student of the Year |
| Connor Boldizs | Student – SBAT Student of the Year |
| Markcus Ioane | Student – SBAT Student of the Year |
| Madonna Marcus | Student – SBAT Student of the Year |
| Kameti Jarso | Student – SBAT Student of the Year |
| Montell Balalovski | Student – SBAT Student of the Year |
| Sa Up | Student - VCAL Student of the Year |
| Kameti Jarso | Student - VCAL Student of the Year |
| Montell Balalovski | Student - VCAL Student of the Year |
| Noorasmida Sultan | Student - VET Student of the Year |
| Alyssa Iosifidis | Student - VET Student of the Year |
Regional winners 2022 -
Karmeti Jarson & Johnny Li with Ms Borgohna
Our thanks go to STRIDE Education and supported by Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia, Rotary, the BGK LLEN and Tania Hutchinson, Operations Manager at
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Shines a Spotlight on SBATs
SBAT - School based apprenticeship traineeship
Available to secondary school students aged 15 years, who are enrolled in VCE or VCE – Vocational Major (VM).
An SBAT offers students the option of combining part-time employment, school, and training. The program runs under a contract with an employer and has a training plan registered with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority. The training must lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
The vocational training components of SBATs also contribute credit toward a senior secondary certificate. Many school-based apprentices and trainees move on to a full-time contract with their employer after leaving school, while others choose to continue their education and training at a registered training organisation or university.
In 2022, we are proud to announce that we have had the following VCE Year 12 students complete their SBATS through U Train and VFA Learning
| Name | Course | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Madonna Marcus | Cert III Allied Health | Best Student, Narre Warren Campus |
| Kelly Moran | Cert III Education Support | |
| Gloria Kiden | Cert III Individual Support |
In 2022, we are proud to announce that we have had our VCAL Year 12 student Mer De NA complete her SBAT in Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care through U Train and VFA Learning. She has been employed by Story house in Springvale in 2023. Excellent work Mer De NA!
This year our HEADSTART SBAT are:
| Name | Course | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Boldizs | SBAT in Air Conditioning | CID Air Conditioning |
| Syed Zayan | Cert III Automotive Refinishing Technology | SHEEN Panels |
Syed Zayan has started his apprenticeship. Congratulations Syed!
Also in 2022, we have students completing two SBATs – Horticulture and Supply Chain Operations through the registered training organisation, National Food Industries with employer, GRE8.
Our SBAT Horticulture students have been working in Keshava Grove, Dandenong where they assist the City of Greater Dandenong – Parks and Gardens team and on our school grounds every Friday honing their skills and supporting our Maintenance Leaders.
They are:
| Name | Course | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Montell Balalovski | Cert III Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Alaa Hani | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Soe Mar Yar Bee | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Sophia Song | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Sa Ah | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Amir Murhom | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Daro Lazaro | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Atawai Rima | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
| Edson Tuaine | Cert II Horticulture | GRE8 |
Our SBAT undertaking Supply Chain Operations have made their way to 59 Williams Road, Dandenong South every Wednesday and Friday.
| Name | Course | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Kameti Jarso | Cert III Supply Chain Operations | GRE8 |
| Matarii Manico | Cert III Supply Chain Operations | GRE8 |
| Katreena-Maunarii William | Cert III Supply Chain Operations | GRE8 |
| Allan SOK | Cert II Supply Chain Operations | GRE8 |
| Jumaed Tereva | Cert II Supply Chain Operations | GRE8 |
Our SBAT students with employer REECE, their registered training organisation, is MURRAY MALLEE TRAINING CO. LTD.
| Name | Course | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Markcus Ioane | Cert II Warehousing Operations | Reece |
| Kyle Mann | Cert II Warehousing Operations. | Reece |
| Jerome William | Cert II Warehousing & Retail Operations | Metalflex Air Conditioning |
Kyle Mann has been offered full time employment with REECE. Congratulations Kyle!
We take this opportunity to thank our valued Registered Training Organisations (RTO) mentioned above and employers.
We also thank and congratulate our SBAT students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and parents for all their support.
2022 Speed Careering Day - Thursday 8th December
2022 Speed Careering Day and presentation of Applied Learning Awards to our employers at 11:15 am.
Years 8, 9 and 10 students to attend our School’s Sport Centre on Thursday 8th December 2022 where this program will take place as follows:
| Year Level | Time |
|---|---|
| Year 8 | 9.00am - 10.15am |
| Year 9 | 10.15am - 11.30am |
| Year 10 | 12.00pm - 1.15pm |
WHAT IS SPEED CAREERING?
Our school holds an annual event known as “ Speed Careering”.
The activity is designed to build student awareness of the various roles/ work options available in our community, including the fact that there are just as many individual career pathways as there are roles.
It involves small group informal discussions. It is, but a dialogue between students and their parents and caregivers from Years 8 to 10.
Monash Mentoring Program
Lucky last, we showcase our Monash Mentoring Program which is an amazing opportunity for our Year 11 students to have access to a mentor from Monash University to help them with a particular subject and give them advice while navigating Year 12.
Thank you students for your attendance and registration.
Ms Geraldine Borgonha
Careers and Pathways Advisor