The Micro-credentials week is taking place from Monday 12 December to Friday 16 December. During this week, students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of programs and develop skills in areas that are not offered in regular scheduled classes. There are also supported literacy and numeracy sessions to help students with their skills before the break, as well as study supervision if students wish to do independent study.

The timetable below along with descriptions of each event shows the variety of engaging programs on offer during the week. Sign ups for the events will open on Compass on Monday 7 November at 5pm. There are limited spaces in all sessions, so we encourage students to sign up early for their preferences. A number of activities have multiple sessions that will run over different days – these are labelled as ‘Part 1’, ‘Part 2’ and ‘Part 3.’

Micro-credentials Week Timetable 2022

Micro-credentials Week Event Descriptions 2022

Aerobics	Students will learn an aerobics routine, develop aerobic skills and work on aerobic fitness.
Baking for the Holidays	Students will bake shortbread and decorate their cookies in Christmas themes.
Barista Course	Students will learn and develop the skills required to make barista-styled coffee. They will learn about milk texturing, coffee types, terminology and latte art. Students will attend one 3-hour workshop.
Beginner Guitar	Students will learn basic guitar skills from an external provider.
Bike Maintenance	Students will learn to service, repair, and maintain their bike. Students will need to provide their own bike for this session.
Book Club/Reading for Summer	Students will relax into a comfortable nook, armchair or bean bag to read their favourite books in our beautiful new library. They will spend time reading, sharing book recommendations or coming up with 'novel' ideas to decorate this great space.
Bootcamp	Students will engage in a range of fun and challenging physical activities designed to improve fitness, strength, agility and coordination, as well as develop resilience, initiative and teamwork.
Colourful Chemicals	Students will learn how to test the acidity of different substances using chemical indicators. They will create their own natural indicator from fruit and plants.
CPR and First Aid	Students will learn basic first aid and be certified to provide CPR in medical emergencies. Students will attend two 3-hour workshops on the same day.
Dance and Musical Theatre	Students will immerse themselves in the world of dance, learning two styles; Latin American and musical theatre. By the end of the workshop, students will be able to pick up routines quickly and gain dance skills for life.
Electronics and Soldering	Students will develop practical skills while putting together circuits.
Gingerbread Houses	Students will bake, build, and decorate their own gingerbread house. Students will attend three 2.5-hour sessions throughout the week.
Golf Skills	Students will attend a golf skills workshop run by two golf professionals at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Students will meet at BSC and walk to RMGC. This session will run for 3 hours and begin at 9am.
Knitting	Students will learn basic knitting skills and knit their own product.
Laser Cutting	Students will learn how to utilise the laser cutter to create products out of materials such as acrylic and wood (eg. Key chains, rings, bookshelves).
Learning Environment Set Up	Students will work in all areas of the school to optimise the learning environment for 2023.
Lego Masters	Students will engage with a variety of LEGO as they design and create different creations. Students will have the option to incorporate Lego robotics into their designs and explore how coding and robotics can come together.
Maths Club	Students will catch up on any missed Mathematics learning and prepare for their 2023 Mathematics classes.
Mindful Writing	Students will do a range of activities that incorporate mindfulness to help their creativity and wellbeing.
Mindfulness	Students will learn and practice different mindfulness techniques.
Netball Skills and Drills	Students will participate in all things netball with a focus on being active. The session will include fitness, drills, skills and games!
Open Worksop	Students will complete their DET certification for using power tools such as Domino Jointer, Drill Press, Scroll Saw, and/or Jig Saw in the workshop.
Photography	Students will use school DSLR cameras to capture moments and learn new editing techniques.
Pottery	Students will use clay and hand modelling techniques to make a piece of their choice. Students will attend two 2.5-hour sessions throughout the week - one session to create their piece and one to paint.
Public Speaking and Debating	Students will learn new techniques to boost their confidence and take their public speaking to the next level.
Rube Goldberg Machine	Students will collaborate in teams and use their knowledge of forces to create their own Rube Goldberg Machines from everyday materials.
Screen Printing	Students will learn design and screen-printing techniques to create a unique art piece for a bag or t-shirt. Students will attend two 2.5-hour sessions throughout the week. Students need to provide their own cotton bag or t-shirt for this activity.
Shoot to Show	Students will use school DLSR cameras to create a short film and learn new editing techniques.
Study Supervision	Students will catch up on any missed learning or complete additional learning to be prepared for next year.
Sushi and Origami Making	Students will learn the art or origami and sushi making inspired by their Japanese language lessons.
Tabletop Games	Students will work in teams and play different games, such as chess, uno, werewolf and magic the gathering.
Team Games	Students will compete in large team games such as dodge ball in a short round robin style competition.
Wetland Workshop	Students will learn how to care and monitor the BSC wetland. They will collect water samples and examine water bugs under the microscopes in the laboratory.
Writing Workshop	Students will stretch their creative writing skills using prompts and learning new language conventions through collaboration.
Yoga and fitness	Students will participate in a yoga flow sequence which includes a mixture of postures and breathwork. Students will learn different mindfulness and stress-busting strategies. During the fitness components, students will get to participate in a variety of workout activities through a fitness circuit, mindfulness walk/run and much more!
Zine Making	Students will create a zine (short for 'magazine') motivated by their interests and passions; their content may be written, drawn, printed, collaged, or any other form of combining words and imagery—their zine’s structure may be narrative, journalistic, comic-like, or completely abstract.

Ms Madeleine Hunter-Smith

Teacher

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