YEAR 10 NEWS
YEAR 10 PASSPORTS
Students have been issued with their Year 10 Passport which enables them to document all of their school related activities throughout the year. Any activities they have already partaken in can be recorded in an extended PALS session. Students need to ask the teacher who was in charge of the activity to sign off on this in the appropriate spot in the passport. The purpose of these passports is to inform work references for students when they apply for part time work or for any other activity outside of school voluntary or otherwise. This type of organised record of activity documenting is highly regarded by potential employers. The passport also assist's to recognise students who may be eligible for end of year special awards
STUDY SKILLS SESSION
On Tuesday 4 June, all students participated in an instructional session at school focusing on Time Management and effective use of study time. External presenters supported by the teachers looked specifically at methods for students in Year 10 to quantify and understand work life balance and how to plan time and study effectively in allocated times.
SUBJECT SELECTIONS
This is the timeline of significant to do’s for students and families on this important process:
- Week 7 Subject information talks through rotations for TAS/ VET and CAPA / EVET
- Week 8 Thursday June 20th selections completed
- Week 9 Subject and study pattern concern interviews will occur with subject leaders and teachers
WORK EXPERIENCE
All students should by now have organised their Work experience days for week 10 of this term. Please attend to this ASAP if this has not occurred.
YEAR 10 HISTORY EXCURSION - SYDNEY JEWISH MUSEUM
On Thursday 6th of June 67 Year 10 history students were lucky enough to brave the weather and visit the Sydney Jewish Museum. Students spent time in the museum hearing stories from their guides on this significant time in history. Students were then lucky enough to hear the story of Jack a 96 year old holocaust survivor who told his amazing story of survival being separated from his family at the age of 10 and surviving in a number of camps including Auschwitz. These students will be the last generation to hear a holocaust survivor speak in person. An unforgettable experience.
YEAR 10 GEOGRAPHY EXCURSION BEN'S WALK - ALTERNATIVE
Unfortunately due to the ongoing inclement weather, the Year 10 Geography excursion to Ben's Walk had to be cancelled. The students however spent a very relaxed and productive learning day with activities related to the content on our school grounds. Students are to be commended on their ability to adapt and understand the value of learning no matter what the venue.
UNIFORM
A reminder that all students need to be in full winter uniform. Hoodies are ot allowed as part of the uniform and students will be asked to remove these and be placed on uniform withdrawal. As discussed with the Year group on Year assembly, students can keep warm on the colder days by wearing thermals under their uniform. Blazers must be worn in PALS.'Inspire not to have more but to be more. '
Mr Simon Vaughan
Year 10 Coordinator