VCAL & VET

VCAL and VET

In past years, I have written volumes about VCAL and VET. This year, the students decided on a different approach and reading their feedback has been a great way to finish the year. Thank you to all the VCAL and VET staff for a HUGE effort this year. Leigh Harris Head of Faculty

Year 12 VCAL has been great this year, besides the lockdown of course! We are currently pushing through the work online getting ready to finish. This year all our teachers have helped us with our plans for next year and what we are going to do, especially Ms Seremetis and Mr Harris. Next year I plan on going to Carlton College to start my career in the sport industry. Nathan Buzza (Year 12)

Year 12 VCAL in 2021 was an interesting year. It was not the year we expected as we faced many challenges. I would say I enjoyed this year after joining VCAL at the end of Year 11. I am so glad I made the move, entering into VCAL from doing VCE the year prior. It was an experience that I have learned and benefited from, to make me a better person and brighter student in the years to come. Not a lot of people know about the VCAL program because they have never done it, and I was one of those people when I was in VCE. I myself have learned more in VCAL than I ever did I would highly recommend doing VCAL to the students in the years below me and actually give it a chance as many people do not. It is not just for people doing trades as I am planning on going to university through the VCAL pathway and a year ago I did not know that was possible. Cameron Webster (Year 12)

This year, VCAL set the tone for thinking about my future, my career, and where I see myself in the next five to ten years. I acquired skills that will prepare me to enter the workforce whilst also attaining a White Card and First Aid Certificate, something for which I am grateful for. All in all, I have so far enjoyed my learning experience as a VCAL student and hope to continue and graduate Year 12. Rhys Dakin (Year 11)

In Year 11 VCAL, we have been keeping busy and pushing through, despite the setbacks faced through COVID-19 and extended lockdowns. Year 11 VCAL has been a great experience this year despite the challenges. It has opened endless opportunities for us in numerous fields and industries, preparing us for the workplace and giving us valuable experience working alongside seasoned tradespeople. We look forward to 2022 and beyond. Sebastian Dabb (Year 11)