VICSEG Scholars 2017

It is the fourth year for the VICSEG Multicultural Student Engagement and Scholarship Program. This year, Sakir Nawaz returns as the college's Vice Cultural Captain. He is joined by newcomers Henry Lal Din Mawi, Alani Apineru, Makuei Aluong, Natalina Mariak, and Roda Thangaw.

VICSEG worker Peter Makuwei is supported by Vic Uni Psychology students Oula Elsoukmani, Nicki Psiountakis, and Jeevanjyot Nagra.

As part of the VICSEG Multicultural Student Engagement & Scholarship Project this year, our students have decided to hold a cook-off on Monday, the 7th of August.

Roda Thangaw and Alani Apineru cooked Samoan Sapasui using light soy sauce and vermicelli noodles specifically found in Samoan shops. Natalina Mariak and Makuei Aluong took us to Mexico to try their one pot Chicken Salsa Rice. Sakir Nawaz brought spices from home, and he and Henry Lal Din Mawi prepared Sri Lankan Samosas two ways – vegetarian and tuna. We were joined on the day by VICSEG worker Peter Makuei, and their mentors Jeevan and Selena.

We would also like to thank Michelle Hellyer, Judith Meikle, and Ester Dunn for the continued support in their kitchens. If you would like to have a go at cooking these authentic traditional dishes, check out the recipes at:

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1098757/spicy-salsa-chicken-rice-recipe

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/vegetable-samosas/90651a95-898d-4b38-bb4d-e5d0c8666081

http://www.1playerdad.com/sapasui/

End of Year Celebration

On the 26th of October, Ms. Hemiak and I took the six recipients of the VICSEG Multicultural Student Engagement and Scholarship Program to the Melton Library for their End of Year Celebration.

Roda Thangaw, Makuei Aluong, Natalina Mariak, Sakir Nawaz, Alani Apineru, and Henry Mawi were also joined by their Victoria University mentor, Selena Emkic. Other participating schools were also present to share their school projects with everyone. The group continues to meet every Monday till early December to fulfill their milestones.

Roda co-hosted the event, and she said, “I wish it lasted longer”.

Christmas Party

On the 4th of December, we had our last VICSEG meeting and Christmas celebration. There was plenty of food to share, and a fun KK for the students. Massive thanks must also go out to Ms. Nicole Jowett for joining the festivities and bringing special treats for all.