Congratulations to the Graduating Year 12 VCAL Class of 2015!

What a year it has been! The Year 12 VCAL students have been involved in so many exciting activities to develop their literacy, numeracy, personal development and employability skills to prepare them for apprentices, traineeships, the work force and further studies next year.

The Year 12 VCAL students have:-

• Planned, Organised and attended an excursion to RMIT University and The immigration museum in the city.
• Attended Medibank head office for participation in Careers Day program.
• Took part in I-track and online mentoring program.
• Planned, organised and spoke at the 100 year ANZAC anniversary.
• Liaised with members of the community and discussed their job prospects through the Smith Family’s Straight Talk program.
• Visited the Careers Expo at the Italia Club.
• Developed a business plan and initiated and ran VC Delights.
• Worked on school facilities including the new Garden beds near the Library.
• Assisted with the organisation, catering and serving at the Rotary Club Art Exhibition event.
• Worked at AMES to teach English speaking skills to Migrants and Refugees.
• Investigated issues within the St Albans Community and made suggestions to reduce the impact of the issue.
• Organised Youth Day and Valentine’s Day stalls.
• Organised and participated a self-funded camp to Anglesea.
• Ran a technology activity group the Makers Club.
• Visited the Lost Dog’s Home and raised awareness and money for the cause.
• Planned and organised activities for the Year 7 Winter Sleep Out.
• Participated in Work Placement and VET studies throughout the year.

And much more…….

On behalf of the Year 12 VCAL students, I would like to thank all staff and community members for their involvement in the VCAL program and support of the students during the year. Your patience and cooperation is very much appreciated by the students.

Finally, the VCAL team would like to congratulate all the Year 12 VCAL students on all their personal achievements this year, and would like to wish them success with their future endeavours. 

Year 11 VCAL Work Related Skills

Year 11 VCAL students are undertaking their 8 day work placement block with students placed at a number of different industries including trade, hospitality, retail and education. We wish them the best of luck.

During term 3 in Work Related Skills students had to plan organise and carry out a project that showed their communication, team work and organisational skills.

Different groups worked on a range of projects including:

• Fund raising for the Cancer Council through selling merchandise and handmade cup cakes.
• Handmade pizza sales that raised money for SASC Breakfast Club.
• Inter class sport activities where students were introduced to new sports and taught the rules.
• VCAL mural painted to be displayed in the foyer of Nindethana.

Personal Development Skills

Students attended and excursion to Melbourne CBD on Wednesday 28 October for a ‘Race around the City’.

A Great Race type activity where students in teams, work out written and visual clues to find different landmarks around the city of Melbourne. Although very tired students reported a great time was had by all. Thank you to the Smith Family for their preparation of the activity and Mr Lakovski and Mr Faulkner for organising the excursion for the students.

For further information on the VCAL program at St Albans Secondary College, please do not hesitate to contact the VCAL Coordinator. Ms Laura Gough on 9366 2555