The Vocational Major (VM) students have packed a lot of activities into Term 1, gaining skills and knowledge based around the Pillars of Applied Learning.
The Year 11 students attended the Australian F1 Grand Prix, spending time investigating the Innovation Hub and watching the Supercars speed around the track. They have also been visiting Mount Waverley North Primary School, participating in the reading program and assisting the maintenance and sport teachers. This community engagement is part of the Personal Development Skills (PDS) subject, and students will reflect on their experiences in class time over the next few months. Most of the class participated in the Barista course, which enhanced employability skills for the Hospitality sector, an area in need of employees.
In Hands-On learning, students made biscuits for Harmony Week. A big thank you to Ms Robotham, Ms Douglas, Mr Johnston and Mr Bamford for all their support of the students during the term. All students have attended their VET courses in a timely and constructive manner.
The Year 12 students went down to the Mount Waverley Village to investigate Numeracy related to percentages and ratios, as well as interviewing shoppers for their PDS studies. They have also been visiting Mount Waverley North Primary School, participating in the reading program and assisting the maintenance and sport teachers.
Several students have been successful in finding Structured Workplace Learning (SWL), gaining real-life experiences connected to their VET courses. We hope to get all students’ positions by the start of Term 2. Some students also participated in the Barista course. Thanks to Mr Bartlett, Mr Newnham and Mr Thorburn for all their support of the students during the term. All students have attended their VET courses in a timely and constructive manner.
We have some fantastic experiences coming in Term 2, and I look forward to seeing the VCE VM students continue to grow in confidence and capabilities in preparation for their future endeavours.
Mr Wayne Griffin
Head of Senior Pathways