More good news

Launchpad Social Enterprise Experience

 

Castlemaine Secondary College students recently participated in an amazing YMCA Launchpad Program.  A group of Year 10 & 11 Food Technology and VET Kitchen Operations students travelled to Melbourne, together with students from other Bendigo schools, to visit social enterprise businesses and gain a valuable insight what a social enterprise is, and how creativity and passion can be harnessed to make a big difference in the lives of others. 


 

Students were hosted by the company: “thankyou.”, where they learnt about their social enterprise business model and how they work towards ending global poverty.  Next, students were taken out to lunch at “Streat”, a social enterprise cafe in Collingwood. To finish the day, students visited “The Social Studio” in Smith Street, a fashion business dedicated to improving the lives of young Australians who come from a refugee or migrant background and who may have experienced barriers to accessing education and/or securing employment.

 

Students then participated in a one-day workshop in Bendigo where they were guided to drill down into what really matters to them, and helped to develop enterprise skills, and create a social impact plan. 


 

What happens next?  The group now have the opportunity to pitch their own idea for a social enterprise and to be supported and mentored by local business experts along with YMCA staff. 
Watch this space!

 

Caroline Cook, Foods & VET Teacher

Alex's recent success

CSC Year 8 student, Alex Gen, has placed third in Australia in the 13-15 age group in the 2018 Australian Open Kyokushin Karate Championships at the Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre. Here he is (above) after receiving the bronze medal over the weekend as well as, earlier this year, receiving Gold in the Portland Open Border Challenge and the Victorian Championship (below). Congratulations Alex on your great achievements!

Cyclocross National Championships

3 weeks ago I competed in the u19 Cyclocross National Championships.

The race was held at the Sam Miranda Winery near Wangaratta, on a very technical course, with stairs, sand traps, mud traps and due to the rain, very slippery hills and corners. 

 

For months I have been training once or twice a day, every day. 

Although Cyclocross is not my predominant cycling discipline, I am very proud to wear the National jersey for it, and hopefully there will be more results to come...!

Piper Albrecht

The Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is searching for Victorian hosts!

We are pleased to announce that the 37th Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) has begun its search for prospective Australian hosts. 

 

AIYEP is a one of a kind, highly successful DFAT program marking its 37th year in 2018/19. Eighteen young Indonesians aged 21–25 spend two months (October to December) in Australia experiencing work placements, home-stays, community service, cultural performances and visits to local schools and communities. Eighteen young Australians undertake a similar program in Indonesia with their Indonesian counterparts from December to January.

How can you get involved? 

Australian Host Families: This year the Australia phase of AIYEP will be hosted in Victoria! Do you live in Melbourne or Bendigo? Are you interested in actively contributing to Australia's international relations by welcoming an Indonesian AIYEPer into your home for 3 weeks? Melbourne hosting dates are 14 October to 2 November. Bendigo hosting dates are 5 November to 28 November. Inquire here.

 

Australian Host Organisations: If you are a Melbourne or Bendigo-based organisation interested in engaging with our program by offering work experience to an AIYEP delegate, we would love to hear from you! This program gives your workplace the chance to contribute to an Australian Government priority. Melbourne work placement dates are 15 October to 1 November. Bendigo work placement dates are 7 November to 27 November. Click here to express your interest.

Thank you to our ES Staff

These cakes were made and decorated by Year 10 & 11 VET Kitchen Operations students to help staff celebrate ES Week, in recognition of the wonderful work done by CSC's Education Support Staff.