VCAL Update

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please see below some upcoming dates for VCAL students.

Year 11:

SCOPE Young Ambassadors Program - Year 11 Literacy 3 week program 

Scope’s Young Ambassador focus on developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes around including members of their community who are living with disability. Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding of diversity and disability issues in order to become community leaders. The program consists of self and peer awareness activities, interaction with people with disabilities, and a community service activity. Students may also reflect on and learn from the activities they undertake through the supplementary student workbook as well as formal and informal discussion.

Wellness In Real Life Presentation - 8th September 

As part of their Health and Wellness Unit, students will hear from two awesome ladies who have started their own tech business. They have just launched the WIRL app and are coming to share their experience of starting a business whilst sharing some mindful eating tips as well. 

End of Term Celebration - 12th September

Students will participate in bowling and an Escape Room to have some fun their their peers and teachers prior to entering preparation for their final interviews and presentations. This will also meet the final outcomes of Numeracy and Personal Development. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate the prices of outfits they might wear to a job interview. 

Year 12:

26th July - Melbourne Museum Excursion 

2nd August - Melbourne Sustainability Excursion  

1st September - VCAL Market Day - Students have been building their own business with only a $30 start up. Market Day will be their ultimate test as they aim to sell their product to raise money for charity 

7th September - GAT - VCAL students required to attend Part A (stay tuned for more information)

15th September - FINAL DAY OF CLASSES FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS (students will return for 1 day in Term 4 to complete their final interview and presentation)

Job Opportunity (see Miss Wade)

Horticulture Job - TJS wholesale Plants Dandenong /Hastings Road   Somerville 

Glenview roofing (Roof Plumbing) - Apprenticeship or SBAT

Glass Glazing - Apprenticeship - See Ms Wade or Careers Office

Coleman Rail - See Ms Wade or Careers Office 

Lightmare (Digital) - See Ms Wade

Other opportunities listed on this website - https://aga.workforceone.com.au/job-board/?utm_source=Schools+Careers+DES+GTO+list&utm_campaign=b6a1a7d498-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_02_13_11_13_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8186fe54c5-b6a1a7d498-223210523#/jobs 

SWL opportunities:

Bakers Delight

Nursery - Company TJS Wholesale plants 

Poolside Frankston 

BlueScope Steal - Business Admin (See Ms Wade or Careers)

Construction and Carpentry:

Hospitality

Early Childhood:

Sport and Rec:

Retail:

VCAL COOK OFF - available to all VCAL Students 

Please let Ms Wade know if you are interested in participating 

VCAL VOICE: See Ms Wade if interested! Great for the Resume!