VCAL Update

Isn’t it great to be back onsite learning?! 

Since we have been back at school, we are full steam ahead with the more practical components of the VCAL program that were a little difficult to assess at home. Excitingly many of our students have been able to resume their work placements, and some have been able to secure apprenticeships for 2021 at both Year 11 and Year 12. I offer my congratulations to those students. It is always really affirming to know that work placements do in fact open pathways into industry while giving our students the safety net of school.

The Year 11 students are in the beginning stages of the planning and organising of their Mixed Abilities Awareness Campaign (See the Person). Watch this space for an exciting and inclusive activity day here at the College, restrictions allowing. They have also been lucky enough to participate in a Black Dog Institute webinar tackling mental health, which is so topical and relevant at the moment.

Our Year 12 VCAL students are in their final phase of their senior schooling and it is a very busy time as they finalise outcomes, organise a sustained oral presentation and undertake their projects. There has been a new addition to the Senior Quad area, with some native bird nesting boxes (made by 12Barry) have been erected and 12 Healy currently have a fundraising/donation campaign for domestic animals. There is a short outline below of how to get involved in this initiative.

Hello!

This is your Year 12 VCAL cohort. We decided to create a fundraising donation drive campaign for domestic animal welfare as part of our community engagement project. We have made DIY dog beds, toys, treats and other items. We're also seeking donations from the SICG community to donate dog food and cat food ( dry and wet ), new blankets, towels and toys which we will donate on your behalf to GAWS (Geelong Animal Welfare Society). They are a great organisation that improves the lives of animals who may not have a forever home.

So why not donate something in order to make another canine, feline, aquatic creature and whatever other animal might exist, and make their lives better. It’s always important to support the people who support the animals if we can’t be there to physically help them out!

Have we piqued your interest? I hope so! If we have, you can donate animal products on Thursday 22nd October in a few areas. There will be spots to put your donations in the Xavier Centre, 11/12 M Block, Year 9 Centre and the Office.

If you have any questions or inquiries don’t be afraid to email either Georgia Mantzaris mantzarg@ignatius.vic.edu.au or Isobelle Allan allani@ignatius.vic.edu.au for more information or the answers to your questions.

Thanks for reading and we hope that you’ll be able to contribute as well!

VCAL Students of Year 12 Healy