The year has begun well with students eager to start their new VET courses and finalising work placements.

We have a range of areas being explored this year with students involved in a range of VET placements from Hospitality, Building and Construction, Fashion, Sport and Recreation, Community services, Hair and Beauty and Music to name a few.

Congratulations to all of our 2015 Yr 12 VCAL students who successfully completed the year and are now pursuing further study or work options.  Some examples of student successes are:

Advanced Diploma Marketing

Matthew Reyes and Michael Tran

Health: Cert IV Allied Health feeding into Dip Nursing (Div 2)

Kelly Spadaro & Nardia Khalil

Musical Theatre

Andrew Bui

Cet IV Justice Swinburne

Maja Blagic & Tea Spremo

Dip Legal Studies

Anja Kupresak (Vic Uni)

Dip Event Management at William Angliss

Noelle Obeid

Diploma Screen & Media, RMIT

Michael Tang

Dip Software Development, RMIT

Johnny Tran

Dip Computing (Systems), RMIT

Steven Liao

Apprenticeships/Traineeships:

Francis Vui – Apprentice Carpenter at Modscape. Modscape is where he completed his Y12 VCAL Work Placement.

Warren Saena – Apprentice Builder – Abel Truss – also where his Y12 Work Placement.

Elmira Nurishi – Was our first successful SBAT. She completed Work Placement and her training (worked towards a Cert IV Business Admin – will complete in 2016) at Practical Outcomes (a private RTO firm) – they were so impressed with her that she gained a full time Traineeship with them she will continue studying as well with them.

Year 12 students delighted the school community with a Valentine’s Day lunchtime activity on Wednesday 10th February.

Students worked extremely hard over a short time frame to entertain and feed students with a BBQ, Ice-creams, Cookies and chocolate baskets, fresh and chocolate roses were also available. Students also participated in some games to win prizes, listened to music and enjoyed the sunshine and the activities. Well done to the group and we look forward to the next event.

Year 11 students had the opportunity to listen and ask questions to popular band members from Far  away Stables on Monday 8th February. The members spoke of their experiences choosing careers and encouraged the group to follow their dreams and ambitions.

Lots of events are planned for our VCAL students this year and we will keep you informed as activities take place.

Ms Laura Gough

Senior School Coordinator