As the year draws to a close we all begin to reflect on the year that was.

Part of our VCAL program is to track where our students are headed post-secondary schooling. VCAL outcomes are pathway driven and as such, it is exciting to report that we had a total of 22 students begin Year 12 VCAL this year, of those 22, seven have obtained an apprenticeship, with a further two seeking an apprenticeship. We have students heading into Electrical, Hairdressing, Carpentry and Chef Apprenticeships, and naturally we would like to wish them all the best as they begin their careers.

We also have eight students continuing to study with providers such as Australian Catholic University, Deakin University and The Gordon. Areas of study include Nursing, Education and Early Childhood Education and Care. Once again we wish those students undertaking further study all the very best with their studies in 2019 and beyond.

There are three students beginning work in their chosen industries – one of whom is heading off to Camp America in June as a camp counsellor!

We look forward to hearing of their successes in the coming years.

This leaves two of our 2018 Year 12 VCAL students who are still undecided as to where they will head in 2019. Both currently have part-time employment and know that the door is not closed here at Saint Ignatius College should they want further career guidance and support.

It has been a very busy and really productive 2018. We would like to wish all of the Year 12 students every success for the future, with their chosen pathways!

Ms Kirsty Allan VCAL Coordinator