VCAL

Students have hit the ground running with vocational learning programmes at Mooroolbark College.

In Year 11 students have been getting to grips with the demands of their VCAL and VET curriculums. Students have risen to the challenge and we are very pleased to welcome them to the VCAL program.

In Year 12 Personal Development Skills (PDS), students have been completing class challenges to enhance their employability skills. The first one put the students’ ability to communicate to the test as they were asked to sit ‘back-to-back’ and draw a variety of subject matters as similarly as possible. As always, our students were commended for their willingness, positive attitude and resilience in completing an unusual task! Well done Year 12!

In other news, both Year 11 and 12 students will be given the opportunity to take part in JOB CAMP this year, through their Work-Related Skills (WRS) Program. JOB CAMP is a 16-hour (over 2 days) program assisting young people transition from secondary school into paid hospitality and services job roles. Enrolled students will be given the guidance and training to achieve certificates in:

• Responsible Service of Alcohol(RSA) (Year 12s only)
• Food Safety Handler (FSH)
• Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee
• Café Skill Training

More information to follow.

Natalie Bisi
VCAL Co-ordinator