Year 10 Newsletter Term 1

It has been a busy Term for Year 10s, with great enthusiasm and vigorous preparation for exciting events this year. Students have thrived in studies that they have selected for themselves for the first time in their education. When students engage in subjects close to their passion and strengths, we see excellent progress and commitment to doing their best. CATs have become more “exam-like” and Year 10s are to be commended for stepping up as “almost senior students”

Outside of the classroom there have been some exciting programs too. In week 8, 37 Year 10s took an excursion to the Victorian Careers & Education Expo to explore various career pathways by visiting stalls and asking probing questions. Stalls included areas such as Trades, University, Tafe, Technology and Gaming, Sport, Health, Emergency Services and Defence Force.

This Term Dr Zach Greig, a youth psychologist, addressed the Year 10 cohort about the Stand Up Program, which engages students to make their school the most respectful and socially supportive environment it can be. 35 students have volunteered to be leaders of this SUP program and have already planned lessons to present to Year 7 classes as well as taught teachers and parents about their role in assisting students to Stand Up.

Also, Year 10s have been busy searching for employment opportunities for work experience. At the end of Term 2 each student will spend one week experiencing life as a working adult. This experience is so valuable to gain insights into what it takes to be prepared for work life and to add motivation to make the most of education for a positive future with open doors.